Country music stars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert look set to dominate the 2012 CMT Music Awards after landing a combined total of nine nominations.

American Idol winner Underwood leads the pack with five nods - her song Good Girl will go head-to-head with Lambert's Over You for Video and Female Video of the Year, and her unlikely duet with rocker Steven Tyler during a pre-Super Bowl party also earned her a mention in the CMT Performance of the Year category.

The Male Video of the Year will be a battle between the likes of Keith Urban (Long Hot Summer), Jason Aldean (Dirt Road An...

Country star Martina McBride offered up her Nashville, Tennessee home as a safe haven for locals on Friday as they braced themselves for deadly tornadoes to hit the state.

Weather forecasts showed storms were due to sweep through parts of the Midwest and the south on Friday and the kind-hearted singer invited fans and friends on Twitter.com to head to her house if they needed a place to hide from the danger.

In a series of posts on the social networking site, McBride noted the darkening skies and wrote, "Any of my friends in Nashville who don't have a safe place or a basement are welcome ...

Racy photos of Amy Duggar? Don't believe everything you hear, this Duggar family member swears she's as squeaky clean as the rest!

The word scandal isn't typically associated with the Duggar family featured on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, so it is with surprise the public learns of a photo scandal involving one member of the clan.

Amy Duggar, often referred to as cousin Amy on the show, appears to be the victim of an extortion attempt. A woman in Iowa named Teresa Hunt claimed to have scandalous photos of the 25-year-old in a plot to extort money from TLC.

Duggars show photos of baby Jubi...

Kenny Chesney looks set to lead the charge at the 2012 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards after scoring nine nominations.

The country superstar will compete in top categories including Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year and Song of the Year for You and Tequila, his duet with Grace Potter.

He'll also go up against Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum for the coveted Album of the Year prize.

Lady Antebellum will also attempt to defend their title as last year's Vocal Group of the Year, facing tough competition from The Band Perry, the Eli Youn...

Denise Richards and Katherine Heigl will share their experiences of adoption for an upcoming TV special.

Richards has two daughters with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and she recently added a baby girl called Eloise to her family after a two-year adoption process.

She will now open up about the experience on TV in a show hosted by country star Martina McBride.

"A Home for the Holidays With Martina McBride" will also feature an interview with Hollywood actress Heigl, who adopted a baby girl called Naleigh from South Korea, and her sister Meg, who was also adopted from the Asian country.

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Gold, silver and sequins dominated the red carpet at the Country Music Association (CMA) awards last night. Most singers and celebrities opted for subdued colors with a splash of sparkle.

Carrie Underwood and Hillary Scott opted for gold dresses, while Miranda Lambert had two looks for the evening: a black and silver dress and a fuschia sequined one.

The red carpet standout (and not necessarily in a good way) was Laura Bell Bundy. Her purple and silver ensemble seemed more appropriate for an ice skating event.

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I like Blake Shelton as a person - and with his latest album, Red River Blue, he's made me like country music.

No offense to country fans, but I'm a hard case to convince; to give you an idea, I admit to owning one Garth Brooks album, but only because I used it to get partiers in my college dorm to go away. That makes Shelton's newest release all the more impressive, because it didn't just prick up my cynical ear - I actively enjoyed it.

Red River Blue is an album that's sure to hang around your CD player for awhile. At least, it's still in mine. Many of the songs have hooks that...

Country stars including Keith Urban and Martina McBride have helped raise more than $150,000 for a domestic violence charity in Nashville, Tennessee.

The musicians offered up personal prizes as part of a celebrity auction to benefit the city's Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) organization, which helps women leave abusive households.

A dress belonging to McBride attracted a top bid of $27,000 and she helped raise a further $17,500 by offering to take a fan on a personal tour of recording studio owned by her husband John, as well as selling an outfit worn in her Teenage Daughter...

Miranda Lambert dominated last night's Academy of Country Music Awards after taking home four trophies (check out all the winners here), but did she dominate the red carpet?

Carrie Underwood looked resplendent in a grape-colored gown with sequin embellishment, while Taylor Swift opted for a more subtle look in a yellow dress.

Miranda Lambert looked like Aphrodite in a white, Goddess-like gown and later changed into a short strapless hot pink frock.

Julianne Hough dazzled in a sleeveless peach dress with a turqouise and gold bracelet.

Check them out in the photos below, and tell us who y...

Singer Fantasia Barrino boycotted the Grammy Awards on Sunday because she wasn't asked to be part of the Aretha Franklin tribute that opened the show.

The former American Idol winner won her first Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance but wasn't there to pick up the honor.

Barrino called in to BET's 106 & Park show on Monday to explain her reasons for staying away from music's big night.

She said, "They were honoring someone who is my idol, Aretha Franklin, and there is no way I could have sat there and not got the happy feet and wanting to jump on the mic because she is my favorite, ...

Lady Antebellum and Lady Gaga were the toast of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night after picking up nine awards between them.

Country trio Lady Antebellum claimed five accolades for their single and album "Need You Now," including Record and Song of the Year, while Gaga scored wins for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Video for "Bad Romance" and Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Vocal Album for "The Fame Monster."

But the surprise of the night came right at the end of the ceremony when indie darlings Arcade Fire picked up Album of the Year honors for "Th...

Sure, the winners are important at the Country Music Awards (CMAs), but what we really tune in for is the fashion. And the stars walked the red carpet in various hues during Wednesday night's show.

Carrie Underwood (above) wore a black ruffled dress, that may have been a little too ruffly (in our opinion). What do you think?

Check out the fashion below, and let us know - who's hot and who's not!

Big winner of the night Miranda Lambert:

Lady in red Taylor Swift:

A gorgeous Gwyneth Paltrow:

Sara Evans with very knobby knees:

Julianne Hough minus her signature blonde locks (br...

Taylor Swift became the youngest ever winner of the coveted Songwriter of the Year prize at the BMI Country Awards on Tuesday night.

The 20-year-old singer/songwriter was the toast of the awards show, which celebrates the most played songs on radio and television, and took the night's top prize, making her the youngest artist ever to land the coveted trophy. The record was previously held by Bill Anderson, who won the honor in 1960 at the age of 23, and Johnny Cash, who won in 1956 when he was 24 years old.

Swift also scored her third consecutive BMI Country Song of the Year title for h...

Keith Urban and Brad Paisley will help to celebrate the reopening of country music Mecca the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night, four months after severe floods wreaked havoc on the fabled venue.

Opry bosses were forced to close down the Nashville, Tennessee auditorium in May when heavy storms caused water to sweep through the venue and destroy the stage, dressing rooms and retail store. They have spent an estimated $17 million on renovations and now the building is set to re-launch with an all-star line-up led by Urban and Paisley.

The duo will also be joined by the likes of Martina McBri...

Keith Urban was among the stars honored by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) in Tennessee on Monday night, winning praise for his long-running international career.

The big names of country music gathered at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium for the star-studded show which saw performances from acts including John Rich, Kenny Rogers and Martina McBride. Urban was presented with the Jim Reeves International Award and he used his acceptance speech to relive the moment he was introduced to country music at a Johnny Cash concert when he was just a child.

He told the crowd, "I couldn't say it w...

Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond tugged at the heartstrings of TV viewers during the Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon on Friday night with special dedications to loved ones who had lost battles with the disease.

They were part of the all-star line-up of presenters, performers and phone operators who gave up their time to help raise funds for cancer research charities and awareness about the killer disease.

Among those who took part in the TV special were Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Diane Lane, Mandy Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Denzel Washington, while celebrities like Kelly Osbourne, Marg Helgenberg...

Country pop star Shania Twain turned the Country music world upside down when she made her debut into the music world in 1993. Not only did the singing sensation impress with her songs, but also with her updated sexy image. Her "Man, I Feel Like A Woman" look set the new paradigm for how today's female Country music stars have stepped up their game to shape their image within the music industry. So, who's the hottest Country Chick in music today? Don't forget to let us know!

Faith Hill

It's no surprise that Country Chick Faith Hill would be on this list. She is not only married to one...

A bunch of celebrities, including Snooki from "Jersey Shore" and "Dancing With The Stars" runner-up Erin Andrews, attended last night's CMT Music Awards in Nashville. Carrie Underwood was named country queen and received two trophies, while Miranda Lambert won Female Video of the Year for White Liar.(Check out the full list of winners here!)

Most of the ladies on the red carpet wore short dresses, showing off their legs. While metallics dominated the MTV Movie Awards last Sunday, it wasn't the case at the CMT awards. It was a rainbow of colors as the stars wore pink, yellow, blue, turqu...

Carrie Underwood was named country queen at the 2010 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday as she scooped two prizes at the TV network's annual ceremony.

The former American Idol winner took home the Performance of the Year trophy for her rendition of Temporary Home in a CMT special, as well as the biggest prize of the night, Video of the Year, for Cowboy Casanova. The event in Nashville, Tennessee was kicked off by host Kid Rock who told the crowd, "The party has just begun!" before performing a medley of his hits with several surprise guests, including Hank Williams, Jr., Martina McBride and Ke...

Country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are calling on their celebrity pals to join a star-studded fundraiser concert for victims of the Tennessee floods.

The couple was devastated after state capital Nashville was hit by severe storms earlier this month, leaving almost two dozen people dead and flooding the fabled Grand Ole Opry concert venue.

McGraw and Hill have so far lined up performers including Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes to help raise money for Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert For Fl...

Two men died this morning when their pickup truck collided with one of Trace Adkins' tour buses near Shreveport, LA., according to CMT.com. Adkins was not on the bus, but five members of his band and crew sustained minor injuries. The bus was on its way to a concert Adkins was doing with Martina McBride and Sarah Buxton in Bossier City, La.

The pickup truck was traveling north on U.S. 71 when it crossed the center line and ran head on into the southbound bus. The truck's driver and his passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Nine people were traveling on the tour bus.

Adkins, w...

Starpulse had the pleasure to sit down with Jordin Sparks this week to discuss her latest venture, "America's Biggest Sleepover" courtesy of BeingGirl.com. BeingGirl is a website that focuses on advice, friendship, and bonding in adolescent girls across the country.

Sparks' personality is as bubbly as you would think - and she has a good heart to boot. For every girl that signs up, $1 is donated to the Protecting Futures Foundation, a program designed to keep young girls in school.

Tell us about your decision to do Being Girl.

They asked me about it a while ago and I needed to...

Lots of stars were at US Weekly's Hot Hollywood Style Celebration in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Click through the pics and let us know who you thought looked best by leaving a comment below!

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The women of country music ruled The Academy Of Country Music Awards last night both with their talent and their beauty. Check out which stars looked best on the red carpet and which ones didn't:

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Miley Cyrus

The dress is too mature for someone as young as Miley.

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Nicole Kidman

Too much black! Although the dress is cut low in the back, the front is an assault on the senses.

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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!

Faith Hill - Joy To The World

Given the longevity of her career, Joy To The World is Faith Hill's debut holiday release. Hill covers holiday standards with a very disciplined approach. Her vocal talent, orchestral backdrops, and singing choir are highlights.

Keith Sweat - A Christmas Of Love

Keith Sweat provides a groovilicious holiday with the funky smooth sounds of...

Rock and roll legend Elvis Presley is singing new duets from beyond the grave - with millions of fans who can log online to record a track with the late King.

New WebSite SingWithTheKing.com allows fans to re-record country singer Martina McBride's part from the track she dubbed with Presley, Blue Christmas, from The Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album. The site provides a phone number and access code so wannabe crooners can belt their lyrics over the phone and send the recording to a friend as a Christmas ecard.

Sony BMG spokesperson JJ Rosen says, "Someone in our digital area c...

Country star Martina McBride has unveiled plans for new retirement complex for aging musicians in Nashville, Tennessee.

The $95 million complex - called The Crescendo - will feature 180 condominiums and a recording studio and performance hall, enabling residents to carry on making music into their twilight years.

McBride says, "Residents can still contribute music, make music, record music and perform music here and that's very unique.

"The music industry is such a special industry and I think it's really important for people who transition into assisted living or independent...

There's no doubt about it, the ladies of country music sizzle when they hit the stage. And it's no wonder - they're sexy and they can belt out some good songs. Check out our photo slideshow of the hot looking ladies of country music:

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Capitol Records Nashville recording artists Lady Antebellum – Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott – will celebrate the release of their debut album on April 15. As part of the promotion surrounding the release of the trio's self-titled Lady Antebellum – whose debut single, "Love Don't Live Here," just hit the Top Ten on the Country singles' chart – the band will be making a number of media appearances, kicking it all off with their first national television performance on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" April 18.

In addition, they are scheduled to appear on CMT – including the "...

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, newly recorded as duets with some of the world's top female recording artists.

Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends showcases a wide variety of Anne's favorite female vocalists. Among the album's tracks and collaborating artists are "Snowbird" with Sarah Brightman, "You Needed Me" with Shania Twain, "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do"...