Toby Keith is a proud American -- no one can dare argue that. His love for the country goes far, and takes care to visit the troops who are serving the nation as often as he can. The 'Red Solo Cup' singer recently visited servicemen and women and their families on his three-country, 10-day USO tour, which began April 28 and runs through May 7.
Carrie Underwood is a serious animal lover, rivaling only her fellow country blonde Miranda Lambert in terms of her dedication to and passion for four-legged creatures. The 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer shared an update on her pup Penny, who suffered an allergic reaction after eating ants.
Actor Ashton Kutcher has caused another ruckus at a country music event. Last year, he incited the ire of Miranda Lambert at the 2012 ACM Awards by showing up to present her with an award in exaggerated and somewhat hokey cowboy attire while singing a line from a George Strait song. On top of that, the actor was involved in a scuffle with security at Stagecoach, a country festival held in Indio, Calif., on Saturday (April 27).
The Texas Thunder Festival, featuring the Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Josh Abbott Band and Stoney LaRue, makes its debut in 2013. It is also part of an effort to raise funds to benefit the schools, first responders and victims of the explosion that took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas 10 days ago on April 17.
More troubles for Billy Currington. The singer, who had a rough week as the result of being charged with making terroristic threats and abusing an elderly person, has been dumped as the pre-race entertainment at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Chris Young will be performing the national anthem at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama during Aaron's Dream Weekend, which takes place May 3 through May 5. So that's right around the corner.
Brad Paisley offered one of the most touching and heartfelt tributes to the late George Jones, who passed away on Friday, April 26 at the age of 81. Paisley issued his "in memoriam" style statement via Twitter, calling the singer "the greatest voice country music will ever know" and "one of the greatest friends you could ever have."
Keith Urban offered his musical tribute to George Jones, who passed away today (April 26) at the age of 81. While seated at and playing a white piano, Urban sang a few bars of Jones' 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is largely regarded as one of the most important country songs ever.
Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott is about six months into her pregnancy and is due to give birth to her first child, a girl, in July. At this point, you'd think she'd have already decided on a name, but no dice. Scott has revealed she and hubby Chris Tyrrell don't have the name picked out just yet, but they are open to suggestions.
Dierks Bentley issued a very important tweet to let his friends, fans and followers know that he and his wife Cassidy Black are expanding their family. They are expecting their third child.
