Kellie Pickler went from American Idol to rising country star quite quickly.  After a Gold-selling debut album and a few successful singles, Pickler returns with a self-titled album that has the goal to establsh her as a star.  "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" is the lead single and it's doing its job to that end.  But does the album have more than one big hit? Read more to find out.

The CMA announced their first round of performers today.  Keith Urban, a 3 time Male Vocalist and one-time Entertainer of the Year winner, leads the pack of performers.  Other artists scheduled to perform include Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and George Strait.  Click the image to find out whomelse is performing.

Here's the first single from Taylor Swift's upcoming album "Fearless." 

Here's the new video to Taylor Swift's song "Love Story" from her new CD "Fearless."

The list of nominees for the 41st annual CMA Awards was released and there were few surprises.  Kenny Chesney leads the nominees with 7 nominations including top noms for entertainer, male vocalist and album of the year.  Who else was nominated? click to find out.

Taylor Swift had a massively successful debut album and the time has come, after two years, for the release of her sophomore album "Fearless."  "Love Story" is a guaranteed smash hit but does that make it worthwhile?

Here's the newest video for Katie Armiger.

The latest Soundscan numbers are out and once again Kid Rock finds himself high on the charts with his nearly year old (non digitally released) album.  The new releases last week included Jimmy Wayne, The Lost Trailers, Jason Boland & The Stragglers and the Now Country compilation.  How did it all go down? read more to find out.

Heidi Newfield lead the pack of new releases at country radio this week with her solo debut "What Am I Waiting For" landing at #2 on the country chart while Keith Anderson's "C'mon" landed third. Sugarland continued to lead the pack with "Love on the Inside."

Here's an alternate version of Taylor Swift's hit "Should've Said No."