NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Swift won video of the year and female video for her smash ''Our Song'' while newcomer Kellie Pickler took home three awards during Monday's Country Music Television awards.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Brad Paisley's ''Online'' leads the list of nominees for Monday's Country Music Television awards, which will be hosted by ''Hannah Montana'' star Miley Cyrus and her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

Usher has kept his crown as the king of the U.S. pop charts for a third week. The singer's "Love In This Club," which features Young Jeezy, has spent all of March at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Country star Alan Jackson has scored his fourth U.S. number one album after his Good Times debuted at the top of the new chart.

Country star Alan Jackson and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair are the unlikely co-stars of a quirky new White House video starring President George W. Bush's dogs.

Two-time Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge, five-time Grammy Award winner Faith Hill and nine-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys will host "My Night At The Grammys,"

Chart-topping phenomenon Ne-Yo, High School Musical’s Vanessa Hudgens, country superstar Alan Jackson, legendary vocalist Andrea Bocelli, rising recording artists Colbie Caillat, Heather Headley and Katharine McPhee are slated to headline TNT’s annual presentation of "Christmas In Washington," hosted for the fourth year by Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw.

Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), South African golfer Ernie Els (1969), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963),

NEW YORK (AP) - Denise Jackson knew that her marriage to Alan Jackson wasn't perfect. She was too needy and insecure in the relationship, and he was on the road a lot, becoming one of country's biggest superstars.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With his new album, Travis Tritt wanted to delve deeper into his bluesy, soulful side. He wanted to build on his musical kinship with fellow Georgians like the Allman Brothers and Otis Redding. He wanted to break free of Nashville conventions.