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Short-Shorts Country Playlist

FitSugar — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:06:39 PDT

Something about Summer makes me think of country music and wearing jean short-shorts. It could be due to my Texan upbringing or the fact that I recently watched the Footloose trailer. While you're toning your legs for the Fourth, let Trace Adkins, Eric Church, and Luke Bryan take you to a romanticized countryside, complete with bluebonnets, a warm breeze, and a hot cowboy (aka Dierks Bentley). You'll feel like a sharpshooter when listening to sassy songs by independent women like Ashton Shepherd, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift. So y'all, the next time you're sporting them shorts, you'll hear the fellows saying, "Bow chicka wow wow."

To see the full playlist,

read more. 1) "Brown Chicken Brown Cow" - Trace Adkins 2) "Look It Up" - Ashton Shepherd 3) "Smoke a Little Smoke" - Eric Church 4) "Me and Charlie Talking" - Miranda Lambert 5) "Rain Is a Good Thing" - Luke Bryan 6) "Mean" - Taylor Swift 7) "Lot of Leavin' Left to Do" - Dierks Bentley 8) "Dirt Road Anthem (remix) (featuring Ludacris)" - Jason Aldean

Words of Wisdom From Dolly Parton on Her 65th Birthday

Colleen Barrett — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:35:10 PST

It's pretty hard not to love Dolly. She dresses like a tramp and makes no apologies for it, acknowledging it's made her millions. From poverty to country music queen to beauty icon, she's beloved not just for her music, but also for being brassy, sassy, and self-deprecatingly honest. Who better to take advice from?

On being a woman: "It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen."
On beauty: "You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!"
On bad press: "I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb . . . and I also know that I'm not blonde."

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Speed Read! John Mayer Is a Situation at CMT Awards

TresSugar — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:30:38 PDT

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and John Mayer's abs enjoyed the CMT Awards last night - PopSugar
New twist in Amanda Knox case as mafioso says he did it - Daily Beast
Housewife Danielle Staub hopes her sex tape outsells Kendra's - Jezebel
Senate candidate Carly Fiorina caught mocking opponent Barbara Boxer's hair - Huffington Post
Tragic: preteen suicide bomber kills 40 at Afghan wedding - Washington Post
Trailers for books latest trend in publishing - Double X

4th of July Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Country (Music)?

BuzzSugar — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:00:55 PDT

When reflecting on all things American this 4th of July, I think of apple pie, representative democracy, Elvis, reality television, stuff like that. Of all the things I associate with this land of ours, few things strike me as uniquely American as country music, and whether you love it or loathe it, I bet you know a thing or two about it.

Some of the best musical artists we Americans get to claim came out of this genre, including Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton. So in honor of this grand country and some of music's greats, I challenge you to test your knowledge about country music!

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Are You Ready for Snoop Country Dogg?

GiggleSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PDT

Jessica Simpson isn't the only vocalist to dust off them boots and don a cowboy hat for the country crowd. Snoop Dogg's recently released album Ego Trippin' features a rap-infused, western ditty called "My Medicine." Listen up and let me know if you're feeling Snoop's nod to Nashville.

Country Music Award Nominations Announced!

Molly — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:31:58 PDT

The 41st Annual Country Music Award nominations were announced today, with Brad Paisley and George Strait leading the pack with five nods each. Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride each received four nominations while John Rich, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban got three a piece. Kellie Pickler may or may not be smarter than a fifth grader, but she got a CMA nomination today!

Chesney won Entertainer of the Year at May's Academy of Country Music Awards, so if that's any indication he'll probably do well here too. To see the full list of nominees just

read more Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Rascal Flatts George Strait Keith Urban Female Vocalist Alison Krauss Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Reba McEntire Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Josh Turner Keith Urban Vocal Group Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Dixie Chicks Emerson Drive Little Big Town Rascal Flatts Vocal Duo Big & Rich Brooks & Dunn Montgomery Gentry Sugarland The Wreckers Horizon Award Jason Aldean Rodney Atkins Little Big Town Kellie Pickler Taylor Swift Album of the Year 5th Gear Brad Paisley Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois Arista Nashville It Just Comes Natural George Strait Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait MCA Nashville Long Trip Alone Dierks Bentley Producer: Brett Beavers Capitol Records Nashville Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing Keith Urban Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban Capitol Records Nashville These Days Vince Gill Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank MCA Nashville Single of the Year "Anyway" Artist: Martina McBride Producer: Martina McBride RCA Records "Before He Cheats" Artist: Carrie Underwood Producer: Mark Bright 19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records "Lost in This Moment" Artist: Big & Rich Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich Warner Bros. Nashville "Ticks" Artist: Brad Paisley Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois Arista Nashville "Wrapped" Artist: George Strait Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait MCA Nashville Song of the Year "Anyway" Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music "Before He Cheats" Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys "Give It Away" Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood "Lost in This Moment" Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy "Stupid Boy" Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music Musical Event "Because of You" Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson MCA Nashville "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney Rocky Comfort Records, CO5 "Hey Good Lookin'" (Live) Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson MCA Nashville Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite "Missing You" Rounder Records "The Reason Why" Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss MCA Nashville Music Video of the Year "Anyway" Artist: Martina McBride Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV "Before He Cheats" Artist: Carrie Underwood Director: Roman White "Moments" Artist: Emerson Drive Director: Steven Goldmann "Online" Artist: Brad Paisley Director: Jason Alexander "You Save Me" Artist: Kenny Chesney Director: Shaun Silva Musician Eddie Bayers Jr. - Drums Jerry Douglas - Dobro Dann Huff - Guitar Mac McAnally - Guitar Randy Scruggs - Guitar Source

Young Talent and Legends Honored at the CMT Awards

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:42:40 PDT

The 2007 CMT Awards are country music's version of the MTV Video Music Awards: The winners are chosen by fans, and the ceremony is more about the spectacle than the actual winners. At last night's awards ceremony, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and held in Nashville, Carrie Underwood beat out the Dixie Chicks to win Video of the Year, and the "American Idol" winner also took home the award for Best Female Video. I was probably most excited to see legendary singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson on stage to accept the Johnny Cash Visionary Award.

The show also included performances from big Nashville names - including Hank Williams Jr. and Martina McBride - as well as one very non-Nashville name: Bon Jovi. The band was there to show off its new single, "(You Want To) Make a Memory," from the upcoming album the band recorded in Nashville. To see the full list of winners,

Video of the Year: "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood
Male Video: "You Save Me," Kenny Chesney
Female Video: "Before He Cheats," Carrie Underwood
Duo Video: "Want To," Sugarland
Group Video: "What Hurts the Most," Rascal Flatts
Breakthrough Video: "Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift
Wide Open Country Video: "Love You," Jack Ingram
Video Director: Roman White, "Before He Cheats" (Carrie Underwood)
Johnny Cash Visionary Award: Kris Kristofferson

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Hip Hop Hicks

GiggleSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:25:00 PST

Whoever thought that the worlds of country music and hip hop could collide? Diane Horner did. She released an instructional "country hip hop" line dancing video that quickly hip hopped itself off store shelves and straight into secrecy- unlike the tight, tell-all pants that a few of the male dancers are "jammin" in on the dance floor.

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GiggleSugar — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:11:04 PST

What?! is the new F*ck Dis'!

Rihanna, Brooklyn, and Taylor Rock the ACM Awards - Get a Glimpse of All the Glam

Hannah Weil — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:21:52 PDT

Brooklyn Decker, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna joined the biggest names in country music last night in Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Stepping out for the show, stars suited up in gorgeous gowns and couture to grace the red carpet and later, take the stage. Among our favorites, Brooklyn kept it sleek in Victoria Beckham, Rihanna channeled Spring in fringed Versace, and Taylor Swift went all-out glamorous in Elie Saab. Click through for all the gowns and the jewels - then tell us who gets your pick for best dressed of the night!