Mjsbigblog — The American Country Awards nominations are set to be announced on Monday, but if the spoilers posted by a country music blog are correct, FOX isn’t doing a very good job of keeping the noms under wraps before the official announc... more info

The 9513 Country Music — If Linda Davis is remembered today, it’s usually as the mother of Hillary Scott, lead singer of the modern pop-country group Lady Antebellum, who won a bunch of awards over the past few years for their first two albums. Occasionally, Davis is remem... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were announced as performers for the Nov. 10th CMA Awards. Rounding out the list in this second announcement of performers were Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, and George Strait. After six... more info

People.com — Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and George Strait are also added to the lineup more info

TMZ — Filed under: Britney Spears, Celebrity Justice Britney Spears had a "very nice conversation" with the judge about the status of her conservatorship ... this according to Judge Reba Goetz ... but Britney is still un... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Earl Scruggs has been hospitalized. Not many details are known, but you can follow The Bluegrass Blog for updates. The new, Vegas-themed video for Rascal Flatts‘ “Why Wait” features more than a few celebrity cameos. Watch at CMT. The Austin Chr... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jean. After If I Were A Boy, I felt like I needed to prove myself. Jean. After If I Were A Boy, I felt like I needed to prove myself. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When I sat down recently with BC Jean, the cowriter of Beyoncé’s monster hit “If I Were a Boy,” she spoke about her gratitude for getting her song recorded by one of the leading players in pop music today, and... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood is one of the artists hand-picked by Loretta Lynn to record a track for the country legend’s upcoming tribute album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn. Carrie’s cut is called “You’re Lookin�... more info

Idolator — Mary J. Blige is such a consummate professional, the songstress could pull off anything… right? The Queen of Soul tries her hand at country in the mid-tempo, feel good twanged-out track, “Care”, featuring T.I. and Kid Rock. Does Mary have more ... more info