NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Brad Paisley leads Country Music Association Award nominees with six nods announced Wednesday, while Taylor Swift snagged a nomination for entertainer of the year, the show's highest honor.

Happy Birthday to 'N Sync singer Lance Bass (1979), Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt (1972), Saturday Night Live player Ana Gasteyer (1967), singer Oleta Adams (1962), country singer Randy Travis (1959),

The difference between 10 and 11 isn't much in most cases, but when it comes to "American Idol," that one spot means quite a bit. Making the Top 10 not only leads to more exposure

Ryan Seacrest said the results would surprise us. I guess he doesn't read this column. Last night was actually kind of big as far as the early results shows go

Random Thoughts While Waiting for American Idol to Start: 1.) Why are they still doing this ridiculous judge/host introduction at the beginning?

NEW YORK (AP) - Lynda Carter peers at the ultrasleek stereo in her hotel room, trying to find the right button - any button, really - that will get it to accept her CD.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss on the cheek from the president, and yes, she gave him a smooch back.

IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Jonas Brothers will perform during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game against the Seattle Seahawks.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Patty Loveless has found inspiration from a queen of classic rock: Stevie Nicks.