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Taylor Swift is gearing up for another show-stopping performance at this weekend’s American Music Awards. She’s up for Favorite Female Country Artist – which she’s won each year since 2008. The American Music Awards air live Sunday night at 7 PM on ABC.
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Justin Moore promises one thing to country music fans…his music will always aim to keep the origin of country music alive. He’s a huge fan of traditional music and he feels an obligation to keep it alive for the next generations of country music.
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Just like you…Darius Rucker is a huge fan of Florida Georgia Line’s song “Cruise”! He says he went to iTunes and downloaded it the first time he heard it.
Despite the Life & Style magazine cover that claims Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are expecting a baby…the country couple took to Twitter to put that rumor to rest. Blake tweeted that Miranda was passed out with a bottle of Bacardi in her hands – while Miranda tweeted she was having her signature Randarita in honor of the baby they are NOT having.
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Look for some new additions when you see Taylor Swift perform live. She’s added four new backup singers!
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While Hunter Hayes did have an opening spot on Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour…he’s adamant about the fact that he isn’t the subject of any material found on Taylor's new album Red. Hunter landed another great opening act spot – he’s currently out on the road with Carrie Underwood.
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Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will represent country music at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards. Blake is up for overall Favorite Male Artist, while Taylor and Carrie are up for overall Favorite Female Artist. All three of them join Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw in the Favorite Country Artist category. Taylor is also up for Favorite Song, while Carrie is nominated for Favorite Album. The People’s Choice Awards air January 9th on CBS.
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Are Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy Still Dating?
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It's been less than a month since Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy called it quits, but have the couple pulled a fast one on us?
Originally claiming to have split due to logistics, a source close to the pair claim this is just a cleverly concocted ploy to get the press off their backs.
“Taylor and Conor are still totally in communication. They just want everyone to forget about them," the insider revealed. "Meanwhile, they’re planning a secret romantic rendezvous as soon as Conor’s on school break.”
Back in late October when news hit that both were back on the market, the insider divulged that unlike some of Taylor's exes, there were "no hard feelings" it was just "distance" that caused the wedge.
Afterall, Conor is a high school student and Taylor is one of the most successful recording artists of all time on a promotional tour for her hit album, Red.
The drastically different lifestyles would be tough on any couple.
"The lovers hatched the scheme because the Kennedys were putting huge pressure on Conor, saying he needs to concentrate on getting through high school and into a top college," the source continued.
Regardless of their official love status one thing is for certain — Taylor
After months of speculation, Taylor
Ben Flajnik regrets proposing to Courtney Robertson
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Former "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik regrets proposing to former fiancée Courtney Robertson and not heeding the warnings of her rivals on the show.
He tells Life & Style magazine, "I should apologize to all those women and say, 'Sorry I didn’t see it'. I really have lost all respect for this person that I thought I knew and that I was in love with at one point."
He admits, "I wanted to see it through on my own. I knew if it was going to work or not. It just took a little bit longer ... She just had me fooled. I talk to my friends all the time and they're like, 'Maybe she was just really good at it. She got all of us fooled, too, Ben. You weren’t the only one.' You know, hindsight is 20/20." The couple briefly broke up shortly after filming ended, but decided to give it another try before ending their engagement in October.
FX'S 'AMERICAN HORROR STORY' RENEWED
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Ryan Murphy's FX hit American Horror Story has been picked up for a third season. The only other detail revealed for season 3 is that Jessica Lange will continue to be a part of the show.
