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American Idol announced the Top 36, up from 24 the last few years, and among those making it to the live shows are two former Nashville Star contestants Brent Keith and Kristin McNamara.  While Smith wasn't featured all that much, Kristin McNamara certainl

Melissa Jones has released her national debut and it includes the striking title track and a wealth of ballads that are all nicely made.  Still, can these ballads live up to the emotional impact of the title track?

Darius Rucker had reason to celebrate today as he joined labelmates Lady Antebellum as the latest artists to have their debut Country albums be certified gold for sales of over 500,000 albums.  It is the first solo gold album of Rucker's career.

The ACM Award Nominees were announced today with Brad Paisley taking home the most nominations with six. He was closely followed by Heidi Newfield who had five nominees. Jamey Johnson followed them with four nominations of his own.

While rumors had said that Sugarland was going to release the epic, U2-like ballad "Love," the Grammy-winning duo has instead shipped this single to radio instead.  Will the playful song keep the duo's chart-topping success?

Country music's latest couple, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough have been confirmed as dance partners on the upcoming season of "Dancing With The Stars." Jewel was among the other 12 contestants announced for the show as well.

Well, this is a surprise.  An actual song that speaks to people about the current economy and it has the hints of protest too?  And John Rich is the singer/writer of the song? Wow. Does the song have the makings of a gigantic radio hit or will it stall after a quick chart run?

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss took home an impressive five Grammy's during Sunday's telecast.  George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Sugarland also had reasons to be excited as well as they each took home awards while Kenny Chesney peformed.

The granddaughter and daughter of country music royalty, Holly Williams certainly didn't want to be a country singer.  It's just what comes natural to her.  With smartly-penned tunes, Holly has survived a fickle town to release this, her first single on Mercury Nashville.