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Uncertain 2011 Financial Outlook Doesn’t Dampen Holiday Cheer

Uncertain 2011 Financial Outlook Doesn’t Dampen Holiday Cheer

      BLOOMINGTON, Ill. , Dec.

Justin Bieber Wins Big at The American Music Awards

Justin Bieber Wins Big at The American Music Awards

Justin Bieber took home four huge awards – including the coveted Artist of the Year – at the 2010 American Music Awards . Last night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, Bieber also took home the T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist title, Favorite Male Artist and the Favorite Album for ‘My World 2.0′.

Country Gal Gwyneth Paltrow Would Love a Farm in the Future

Country Gal Gwyneth Paltrow Would Love a Farm in the Future

While on location shooting her new film, ‘Country Strong,’ Gwyneth Paltrow fell in love with Nashville. Not only did she discover numerous hidden treasures that not even some of the locals know about, she has had serious thoughts about putting down some roots — literally — and buying a place in Middle Tennessee.

Country Music Experts Weigh in on Gwyneth Paltrow’s CMA Performance

Country Music Experts Weigh in on Gwyneth Paltrow’s CMA Performance

When Gwyneth Paltrow decided to debut the title song from her upcoming film ‘Country Strong,’ her first-ever live musical performance, she could have slipped unnoticed into some small Nashville bar and worked out the track surreptitiously. Instead, she chose to close last week’s Country Music Awards, the biggest platform in the genre, and duet with veteran Vince Gill.

Gwyneth Paltrow Shows Singing Chops at CMA Awards

Gwyneth Paltrow Shows Singing Chops at CMA Awards

Gwyneth Paltrow proved her country chops at the 44th annual CMA Awards when she sang the title track to her new movie, ‘ Country Strong .’ The Oscar-winner gave an impressive performance while strumming an acoustic guitar with Vince Gill joined on rhythm guitar and harmony. Gwyneth battled obvious nerves and some discernible technical issues with audio equipment but triumphed by mid-song, gaining better vocal ground and managing to appear a lot more confident.

Gwyneth Paltrow an ‘Honest’ Singer, Says ‘Country Strong’ Co-Star Tim McGraw

Gwyneth Paltrow an ‘Honest’ Singer, Says ‘Country Strong’ Co-Star Tim McGraw

Country superstar Tim McGraw knows a thing or two about music — and about acting opposite formidable leading ladies (McGraw played Sandra Bullock’s husband in 2009′s ‘Blind Side,’ the drama that won her an Academy Award). McGraw, 43, spoke to OK! this week about his December film ‘Country Strong,’ in which Gwyneth Paltrow plays a washed-up recording star launching a comeback with help from her husband (McGraw) and a talented upstart (Garret Hedlund).

Kevin Costner to host CMT artists of year salute 
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Kevin Costner to host CMT artists of year salute (AP)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kevin Costner will host CMT’s new celebration of country music’s artists of the year.

Williams returns to the spotlight with induction 
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Williams returns to the spotlight with induction (AP)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Don Williams isn’t doing interviews now that he’s come out of retirement, but that’s no problem.

Taylor Swift debuts ‘Mine’ music video in Maine 
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Taylor Swift debuts ‘Mine’ music video in Maine (AP)

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine – Country music star Taylor Swift has returned to Maine for a half-hour television special to introduce her latest music video. The 20-year-old Grammy winner premiered “Mine” on Friday in Kennebunkport, where the video was shot last month.

Country singer James Otto and wife have baby girl 
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Country singer James Otto and wife have baby girl (AP)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s a girl for country singer James Otto and his wife, Amy.

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