CMT News in Brief

ACM Awards Reveal New Artist Nominees

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:51:00 EST2012-02-09T11:51:00-05:00

Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery have been named the ACM Awards' best new artist nominees.

OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw, Fishing for Compliments

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:00 EST2012-02-09T11:25:00-05:00

This is wife law: After 15 years of marriage, you have officially earned the right to make fun of your husband on live television.

Merle Haggard Will Resume Tour This Month

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST2012-02-09T11:00:00-05:00

Merle Haggard will begin touring again later this month after canceling shows in January due to pneumonia.

Around the Web: George Strait's Grandchild Arrives

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST2012-02-09T10:30:00-05:00

George Strait welcomes the birth of his first grandchild.

OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift on the Maximum Capacity of Cuteness

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST2012-02-09T10:00:00-05:00

It's not a new love interest she is talking about.

Sugarland Stage Collapse Results in Fines for Sound Company, State Fair and Stagehands Union

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:00 EST2012-02-09T09:45:00-05:00

Fines totaling more than $80,000 have been issued to a sound company, the Indiana State Fair Commission and a stagehands union in connection with the Aug. 13 stage collapse at Sugarland's concert at the fair.

OFFSTAGE: What Will Make Keith Urban Turn the Chair Around

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST2012-02-09T09:30:00-05:00

I know this is just a commercial. But anytime Keith Urban talks about authenticity, it feels, well, authentic.

Keith Urban, Jake Owen Attend Nashville Premiere of Act of Valor

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:15:00 EST2012-02-08T15:15:00-05:00

Keith Urban, Jake Owen, Wynonna and Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak were among the celebrities walking the red carpet at Tuesday night's (Feb. 7) Nashville premiere of Act of Valor

The Civil Wars, Reba McEntire Join Grammy Lineup

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:00 EST2012-02-08T14:27:00-05:00

The Civil Wars have been added as performers at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 12), while Reba McEntire will serve as a presenter.

Rodney Atkins Cleared of Domestic Assault Charge

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST2012-02-08T11:56:00-05:00

Rodney Atkins has been cleared of a domestic assault charge in connection with an argument with his wife Tammy at their Nashville-area home.

OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert Nervous to Watch Law & Order Tonight

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:00 EST2012-02-08T10:35:00-05:00

Miranda Lambert will make her television acting debut on the episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airing Wednesday night (Feb. 8) on CBS.

Around the Web: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Say Good Morning America

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST2012-02-08T10:00:00-05:00

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw chat about family and music on GMA.

OFFSTAGE: Kenny Chesney Settles Yoga Classes Down

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:25:00 EST2012-02-08T09:25:00-05:00

Kenny Chesney's big, beautiful, bittersweet duet with Grace Potter -- "You and Tequila" -- has resulted in a Grammy nomination for best country song for songwriters Matraca Berg and Deana Carter.

OFFSTAGE: American Idol vs. The Voice

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:06:00 EST2012-02-08T09:06:00-05:00

Remember Simon Cowell? The mean judge from American Idol? Well, guess what. He's still kind of mean.

Carrie Underwood Joins Grammy Lineup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:09:00 EST2012-02-07T12:09:00-05:00

Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett will perform together on the Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 12) on CBS.

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