Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton were the toast of the town last night after winning a total of four trophies, including a joint award for "Song of the Year," at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.

The married singers shared the prize for their powerful duet "Over You," and Lambert had to contain her emotion while they accepted the award. Shelton told the crowd, "I lost my brother in a car wreck when I was 14 years old, and later in life when I decided I wanted to be a country singer, my dad always told me, 'Son, you should write a song about your brother.' I los...

Singer Amy Grant supported her husband Vince Gill in Los Angeles on Thursday as he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The 27-time Grammy winner was honored with the 2,478th star on the prestigious Hollywood Boulevard, next to his wife Grant's honor in front of the popular eatery Hard Rock Hollywood.

Both the I Will Remember You hit-maker and his 20-year-old daughter Jenny were on hand for the ceremony, as were dozens of waiting fans and his country star pal Reba McEntire.

Touched by his new accolade and the size of the crowd, Gill said, "I remember as a 19 year old kid ...

Channing Tatum showed off the moves he picked up as a male stripper by gyrating against Elton John at a star-studded benefit concert on Tuesday.

The 21 Jump Street star, who had a brief stint as an exotic dancer at the age of 19, thrilled the audience by grinding with the Rocket Man at New York City's Carnegie Hall.

The crowd was also treated to a musical performance from Hollywood actress Meryl Streep, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Hudson and Sting, who organized the show in aid of his Rainforest Fund.

Elton was thrilled to join the star-studded line-up, telling reporters, "It's probably one ...

Kanye West, Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars will be the ones to watch at the 54th annual Grammy Awards after each landing a slew of top nominations.

The Stronger rapper leads the way with seven nods - his star-studded collaboration All of the Lights is up for Song of the Year and Best Rap Song, while he also earns a nod in the latter category for his Jay-Z duet Otis. The hip-hop stars' Watch The Throne album will also go head-to-head with West's solo disc, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Best Rap Album.

Adele is in the running for six honors and her critically-acclaimed project...

An ongoing child sex scandal Pennsylvania State University has prompted country star Vince Gill to open up about his own brush with molestation as a kid at the hands of a sick gym teacher.

The singer was just 12 years old when his teacher allegedly made a pass at Gill and now he is speaking out about the incident in the wake of claims made about former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who has been charged with molesting eight boys over a 15-year period.

Gill, now 45, tells CNN, "It (scandal) conjured up something that happened in my past when I was... a 12-year-old kid starting s...

Country star Vince Gill is upset his songs have been sidelined from radio playlists and feels "deflated" by the lack of interest in his music.

The 54 year old released his latest album Guitar Slinger last month but lead single Threaten Me with Heaven only reached number 42 on the U.S. country charts.

Gill blames the lack of radio station interest for the poor chart position, and is convinced ageing country legends Merle Haggard and George Jones suffer a similar fate.

He tells the Associated Press, "I just felt like, 'Don't stop playing them because of their age'. If they're not as goo...

Country singer Vince Gill was a guest at a gala in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday to launch a week in his honor.

City officials have proclaimed October 10-17 Vince Gill Week, to recognize his ongoing dedication to helping the local community.

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean says, "Vince Gill is a great musician, a great humanitarian and a great Nashvillian. His big heart is amazing, and his talent as a singer, songwriter and musician have made a remarkable mark on the city, and he does it with grace and humor...

"If there is a need in our community, Vince is always eager to step up and help....

Is it possible that with his latest, and 26th, album, Welcome 2 My Nightmare, and after nearly five decades in the business, that Alice Cooper has not only not lost a step, but gained some in the process? The simple answer is yes. Welcome 2 My Nightmare is not a reboot, but a follow-up to 1975’s Welcome to My Nightmare, and not only is Cooper up to his old macabre tricks again, he is even resurrecting some familiar faces from his past, including members of the original Alice Cooper Band (Dick Wagner, Steve Hunter, Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith) and producer Bob Ezrin.

The result of all thi...

Reba McEntire was saluted for her career achievements as she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.

The Somewhere star was joined by fellow singer Jean Shepard and songwriter Bobby Braddock as they were honored at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.

Newlyweds Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, who married in Texas on May 14th, were among the stars on hand to help induct the trio.

Garth Brooks and Vince Gill also joined in at the event, while George Jones sang Braddock's track He Stopped Loving Her Today, which was a hit for him in 1980.

Braddock is the first ind...

Carrie Underwood thrilled her new husband and his Nashville Predators teammates on Wednesday night when she performed during their Stanley Cup playoff ice hockey clash with the Anaheim Ducks.

The singer took to the ice with Vince Gill for a rendition of "Cowboy Casanova," but the appearance didn't bring the home team much luck - they lost 6-3 to the Ducks, who tied up the series 2-2.

Underwood's husband Mike Fisher was recently traded to her local team from the Ottawa Senators.

Nashville bounced back Friday night, beating the Ducks 4-3 in overtime to give them a 3-2 series edge. The Pred...

At The CMAs, Gwyneth Paltrow hit the stage with Vince Gill to belt out the theme to her new movie "Country Strong," in which she plays country singer Tim McGraw's alcoholic wife. It marked the Oscar winner's first major live performance and earned her a standing ovation at the Bridgestone Arena. Check out the video of her performance below:

Country Strong is due out in theaters December 22 and also stars Leighton Meester and Garret Hedlund.

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Miranda Lambert had a very special 27th birthday at the 44th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday - she took home Song, Video and Album of the Year honors and was named Female Vocalist of the Year.

Her fiance Blake Shelton was also a big winner, claiming the Male Vocalist and Musical Event of the Year awards.

Lady Antebellum were the only other multiple winners, picking up accolades for Vocal Group and Single of the Year, and it was a huge night for event co-host Brad Paisley, who claimed the Entertainer of the Year prize.

Lambert, who was nominate...

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow will put her skills as a country singer to the ultimate test next month when she makes her live debut at the Country Music Association Awards.

Paltrow sings the title track from her upcoming drama, Country Strong, and now she's set to perform it on stage at the 44th annual ceremony - with the music genre's top stars watching her from the audience.

However, the Hollywood actress won't face the country crowd alone - she'll be joined on stage by legendary singer Vince Gill. Paltrow has previously admitted she was surprised by the positive feedback and praise she rec...

Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie were among the stars who turned out to perform at a fundraising concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

The singers were joined by country veterans Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson who all took turns to sing at the All For The Hall benefit.

Ritchie thrilled the audience with his hit-packed set, which included his anthem "Hello," while Swift delighted fans with renditions of "15" and "The Best Day" - a track dedicated to her mother.

The event was hosted by Gill, who joked to the crowd about Swi...

Gay country star Chely Wright prayed for God to remove her homosexual tendencies when she first realized she might be a lesbian because she thought it was a sin.

The God-fearing singer fought her sexuality for years and even attempted relationships with Vince Gill and Brad Paisley - but she always knew she was gay, and recently 'came out.'

Now she reveals church lessons when she was a kid taught her that homosexuality was bad and she prayed not to become a lesbian.

She says, "I prayed every day for God to change me and it was, 'Dear God, please don't let me be gay. I promise to be a good...

Country couple Vince Gill and Amy Grant are planning to raise awareness of the plight of wounded soldiers - by hosting a star-studded musical extravaganza.

Singers including Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker and Melinda Doolittle will take to the stage in Washington, D.C. on June 8th to launch Challenge America, a national initiative to connect existing programs for disabled veterans.

Grant tells People.com, "It's going to be a very relaxed, comfortable evening. We're going to sit in a semi-circle and go around the circle taking turns doing songs. It'll feel like sitting in a living ...

Funnyman Steve Martin will realize a dream in May when he makes his debut at country music Mecca the Grand Ole Opry.

The comedian and banjo player and his band will perform tracks from new bluegrass album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo at the Nashville, Tennessee venue on May 30th.

He'll be joined onstage by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder Jon McEuen, who produced the album, and country couple Vince Gill and Amy Grant.

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Comedian Steve Martin is returning to the show that helped launch his career, to promote his new project - an album of bluegrass songs.

The actor will showcase tracks from The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo on Saturday Night Live on January 31, 33 years after he made his debut on the comedy program.

The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and Martin's one-time SNL co-star Eugene Levy. It hits stores on January 27.

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Nonesuch Records will release Emmylou Harris' new album All I Intended to Be on June 10. This is Harris' third release on Nonesuch and her first solo effort since 2003's Stumble Into Grace. Of the selected material, Harris explains, "I've always seen myself as a relentless song-finder, a singer of other people's work whom I admire greatly, and an occasional songwriter." A North American summer tour in support of the record begins May 23 in California with more dates to be announced soon.

Recorded over a four-year span primarily at producer Brian Ahern's Easter Island Surround in Nashv...

Singer Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after joining the country music mecca this weekend.

Underwood, 25, was formally inducted into the cast of the long-running music show on Saturday, when she was presented with an induction award - a 14-inch bronze replica of an Opry mic stand from fellow Opry member Garth Brooks. She also sang a duet with country star Vince Gill.

Fighting back tears, she told the crowd: "This really seems like a great family to be part of. I promise I'll do everything I possibly can to not make you regret it."

Since winning Ame...

Amy Winehouse stole the show at the 50th Grammy Awards, winning five top honors. Kanye West was nominated for eight awards and went home with four prizes, including Rap Album, Rap Performance and Rap Song; Bruce Springsteen picked up three, including Best Rock Song. The White Stripes, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige all won two.

But the night was dominated by Winehouse, who picked up all but one of the awards she was nominated for - Record of the Year for Rehab; Album of the Year for Back to Black; Best New Artist; Best Pop Vocal Album for Back to Black; Song of the Year for Rehab;...

Quotes from the Grammy Awards:

''I just got an award given to me by a Beatle. Have you had that happen yet, Kanye? ... Just kidding.'' - Vince Gill, accepting the award for best country album from Ringo Starr.

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''I appreciate everything and I know you are really proud of me right now and I know you wouldn't want me to stop and you'd want me to be the No. 1 artist in the world. And Mamma, all I'm gonna do is keep making you proud.'' - Kanye West, speaking about his late mother as he accepted the award for rap album.

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''It's a pity Amy isn't here, but oh well, God ble...

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Musician John Hughey has died. He was 73. The steel guitarist, who made a name for himself playing for country stars Conway Twitty and Vince Gill, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday.

The Arkansas native worked with childhood friend Twitty for two decades until the late 1980s, before going on to play for Loretta Lynn and Gill. Most recently, he became a member of touring musicians the Time Jumpers.

He was inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 1996 and his work continues to be featured in movies, TV series and commercials.

Details of his funeral have yet...

Country superstar Toby Keith has been inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The singer/songwriter became one of the few musicians who has gained membership into the hall when he was honored last week.

He joined fellow country music icons Vince Gill and Reba McEntire, folk legend Woody Guthrie and songwriter Jimmy Webb.

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The list of Country luminaries performing on "The 41st Annual CMA Awards" reads like a who's who of the format's finest and freshest faces with the announcement today that multiple nominee Alison Krauss and Horizon Award nominees Jason Aldean and Kellie Pickler have each been added to the list of performers for this year's gala.

"The 41st Annual CMA Awards" will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) and will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

Sheryl Crow, Blake Shelton and Gretchen Wilson have been added to the list of artists prese...

Country star Amy Grant rarely looks forward to Christmas because the holidays come as she's battling a seasonal depression. The singer admits she struggles with the winter blues, thanks to a family history of deep mood swings.

In her new book, "Mosaic: Pieces Of My Life So Far," Grant, who is married to beloved country icon Vince Gill, reveals her depression ruined her first months of motherhood and always threatens to wreck her family Christmases.

She says, "I am aware of the cycle of the season, when there is less sunlight."

But Grant insists she has found a way of battl...

Real life - including heartaches, happiness, fishing holes, and everything in between - has had a way of finding itself in the middle of Josh Turner songs since he first burst onto the national country music scene.

It's those life experiences that keep drawing him back to what has become his unique yet easily identifiable country sound. "Growing up, traditional country music was always where my heart was at," he says, "because those songs were speaking about the life that I was living in rural South Carolina. It was all about love and work and life and just the everyday stuff that pe...

Jimi Hendrix and beloved country icons Vince Gill and Barbara Mandrell are to be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. The trio will join Rodney Crowell, songwriter Bob DiPiero and late producer Buddy Killen as the latest inductees next month.

All but Hendrix have obvious ties to the city's music scene; the guitar great moved to Nashville in 1962 after being discharged from the Army at nearby Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He performed in Nashville at a series of city clubs before moving to New York.

The Music City Walk of Fame was created in 2006 to hon...