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"The Rocker" actress Christina Applegate (1971)

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.

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

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country star Merle Haggard has sued an environmental awareness group, claiming it illegally used his name and likeness to raise money.

Some old, some new, there's no other way to spice up the holidays with a little music. Check out a few of our December favorites below, and let us know some of your season picks!

Happy Birthday to First Daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush (1981), Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (1976), actress Christina Applegate (1971), inspirational singer Amy Grant (1960), comedic actor John Larroquette (1947),

"Amie what you wanna do?/ I think I could stay with you / For a while, maybe longer if I do," sings Pure Prairie League. Well, there are quite a few Amys that we're sure

Music icon Anne Murray has sold more than 50 million albums in a distinguished career that spans four decades. On January 15th, Manhattan/EMI will release Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, an exceptional 17-track collection of her top hits and favorites,

Singer Amy Grant walks barefoot on the grass whenever life becomes too much for her, after learning from a cancer survivor it's the best way to realign herself. The pop and gospel singer reveals she takes a moment to stand alone on her lawn whenever the stresses and strains of life get her down.

Happy Birthday to First Daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush (1981), Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (1976), actress Christina Applegate (1971), Christian singer Amy Grant (1960), comedic actor John Larroquette (1947), political consultant/actor Ben Stein (1944),