Detroit Free Press — Taylor Swift is one of four country stars with five nominations, including the CMA's top award, entertainer of the year. She'll compete with Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and last year's winner, Brad Paisley, in the entertai... more info

CNN Showbiz — The nominations are in for the 45th annual Country Music Awards, and Keith Urban and Taylor Swift are among the recognized artists. more info

USA Today Music — She'll compete with Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley. more info

Perez Hilton — The Country Music Awards don't air until Nov. 9, but we've already got the early nominees list for you (below)! Looks like this year could belong to Taylor Swift, who's a double nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Ot... more info

ContactMusic — Taylor Swift has been nominated for the 2011 Country Music Awards after they were officially announced on Tuesday (06. 09. 2011)The 21-year-old singer will compete against Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban for the prestigious.... more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery recently revealed he'd be recording a Keith Urban tune, for his upcoming album, Clear as Day, set to be released on October 4. Now, Scotty reveals to Country Weekly the name of the tune! Watch Keith perform the "Walking The Countr... more info

USA Today Music — Scotty McCreery's October album "Clear as Day" will include one cover song. "Keith Urban pitched a song my way, and it's one he did way back ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery continues on the Idols Live tour with the Top 11 Idols, even as he promotes his single "I Love You This Big" (Number 1 this week on the CMT Top 20 and GAC Pure Pack) and upcoming album, Clear as Day, set to be released on October In... more info

Mjsbigblog — For your viewing and listening pleasure this morning...a slew of performances from last night's ABC special, CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock. Check out Keith Urban (HOTTT), Taylor Swift, The Band Perry and more after the jump. more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Kidman's country star husband Keith Urban is set to become the latest celebrity to launch a fragrance after announcing he has developed a new cologne for men. Phoenix will hit stores later this year (11). The You'll Think of Me hitmaker says,.... more info