CMT — When Emily West was writing "Blue Sky," I wonder if she was hoping to rope in Keith Urban from the get-go. The new song bills itself as featuring Urban, and it does. He's really just got some nice backing vocals in the second half of the song, but hi... more info

Live Daily — Reba McEntire [ tickets ] will host the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will air live on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 18, according to a press release. It will be McEntire's 12th... more info

CMT — In new videos screened by the CMT New Music Video Evaluation Team this week, Keith Urban remembers summer, Ryan Bingham sings a movie theme, Rascal Flatts deliver a somber message, Bomshel are "19 and Crazy," Jaron twists a message and Connor Christi... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Songwriters: Gary Burr and Emily West. Thank goodness that there are men out there who never appreciate their women until they’re gone, or else we’d be in a severe country song shortage. Yes, country music may continue to change and ev... more info

Songwriters: Gary Burr and Emily West. Thank goodness that there are men out there who never appreciate their women until they’re gone, or else we’d be in a severe country song shortage. Yes, country music may continue to change and ev... more info

Allmusic Blog — Besides sparkly vampires, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Paramore were among the big winners at Wednesday night’s People’s Choice Awards. Gaga nabbed the Favorite Pop Artist and Favorite Breakout Music awards, Paramore scored the Favorite Rock Band ... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Last night’s People’s Choice Award winners included: Carrie Underwood for favorite country artist, Taylor Swift for favorite female artist, and Keith Urban for favorite male artist. The Infamous Stringdusters have a busy year scheduled, starting ... more info

Last night’s People’s Choice Award winners included: Carrie Underwood for favorite country artist, Taylor Swift for favorite female artist, and Keith Urban for favorite male artist. The Infamous Stringdusters have a busy year scheduled, starting ... more info

CMT — When Keith Urban won favorite male artist at the People's Choice Awards last night (Jan. 6), my first thought was how much he deserved it. (Actually I think my very first thought was, "Oh my God. That is a lot of ink he's sporting on his left pec.") ... more info

The 9513 Country Music — At number six Kenny Chesney was the highest placed country star on Pollstar’s list of the top 50 tours of North America for 2009. Keith Urban (16), Rascal Flatts (18), Brad Paisley (22), Toby Keith (29), Taylor Swift (36), and George Strait (41) ro... more info