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  • Kenny Rogers receives the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tenn., September 22, 2009
  • Kenny Rogers at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on September 22, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn.

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    Kenny Rogers receives the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tenn., September 22, 2009

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    Kenny Rogers at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on September 22, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn.

 
 

Kenny Rogers To Mark 50 Years In Music On TV

Kenny Rogers receives the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tenn., September 22, 2009

February 04, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Country music veteran Kenny Rogers is marking 50 years in the music business with a star-studded TV special.

The 71-year-old says the “whole idea is to get together with some friends” to celebrate. He doesn’t want it to be a tribute.

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Label Chief Defends Taylor Swift’s Grammy Performance

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California

February 04, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

The head of Taylor Swift’s record label is fired up and defending his superstar against critical comments about her Grammy-night performance.

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Taylor Swift’s Grammy Night: It’s ‘An Impossible Dream’

Taylor Swift takes home the award for Album of the Year for ‘Fearless’ at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in LA on January 31, 2010

February 01, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Taylor Swift is one of the most successful musical acts in the world – and has a plethora of awards to prove it.

But Sunday night brought a first for the 20-year-old country superstar – her first Grammy win. And despite all her success, Taylor said joining a long line of Grammy winners felt like a “dream.”

But the country cutie wasn’t finished there!

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Grammy Preview: Stars Align For Music’s Biggest Night

Taylor Swift/Beyonce/Lady Gaga

January 31, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Besides being one of the most popular singers on the planet, Beyonce has gotten plenty of accolades over her career. Now a veteran, she’s won a caseload of Grammys for her solo work and also with Destiny’s Child.

What she hasn’t won, however, is the prestigious album of the year trophy, despite being nominated once before. That may change on Sunday.

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Rep: Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Engaged

Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher

December 21, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher are one step closer to tying the knot.

A rep for the country singer confirmed to Access Hollywood that she is engaged to her NHL star boyfriend

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Taylor Swift Voted AP Entertainer Of The Year

Taylor Swift performs onstage during Z100’s Jingle Ball 2009 presented by H&M at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2009 in New York City

December 21, 2009

NEW YORK, N.Y.

It’s a love story, baby.

Taylor Swift sang those words about a young romance, but they apply just as well to America’s feelings for the 20-year-old country singer. Swift, adding to the heap of awards already bestowed on her, has been voted The Associated Press entertainer of the year.

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Deane Sheremet Files For Divorce From LeAnn Rimes; Beyonce’s Parents, Ivana Trump Also Ending Marriages

Deane Sheremet and LeAnn Rimes at the 2009 Grammy Awards in LA in February 2009

December 19, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Deane Sheremet is making his split from wife LeAnn Rimes official.

Sheremet filed for divorce from his country star wife on December 17, months after Rimes announced the two were calling it quits, according to court papers obtained by Access Hollywood.

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Garth Brooks Sues Oklahoma Hospital For $500K

Garth Brooks announces his return to performance

December 17, 2009

YUKON, Okla.

Garth Brooks has filed a half-million dollar lawsuit against a hospital in the Oklahoma town where he was raised, claiming a donation he made wasn’t used the way it was intended.

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