Jimmy Fallon Impersonates Taylor Swift in 'Voice' Parody

Filed under: New Video, Humor, Country News

Would you have rather seen Taylor Swift perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, rather than Madonna? Taylor Swift thought so, too ... or rather, comedian and 'Late Night' host Jimmy Fallon dressed as Taylor Swift. Here he is, in full Taylor-drag -- blond ringlets, cute dress, shiny lipstick, guitar and all -- parodying Taylor's hit, 'You Belong With Me,' for the country superstar's mock-audition for 'The Voice.' Watch the hilarious clip below, as "she" sings, "You should have gone with me!"

What's drag-Taylor got over pop icon Madge? Well, according to Jimmy's rewritten lyrics: "She wears pointy bras / I wear glitter / Says she's 'Like a Virgin' / But I beg to differ."

Randy Travis Apologizes for Public Intoxication

Filed under: Country News

Just like 102 million other Americans, Randy Travis was watching the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb. 5). He just took the post-game celebration somewhere he shouldn't have: church.

The country icon was arrested on misdemeanor charges of public intoxication after police found him early Monday morning parked outside of the First Baptist Church in Sanger, Texas, allegedly smelling of alcohol. Authorities report they found an open bottle of wine in Randy's car. He was brought to the Denton County jail around 1:30 AM and released six hours later.

The Grand Ole Opry member released a statement to the Associated Press this afternoon, apologizing for "what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl." He went on to promise that he is "committed to being responsible and accountable."

Jason Aldean Postpones Valentine's Day Until 2021

Filed under: Exclusive, Country News

Jason Aldean's heart definitely belongs to daughters Keeley and Kendyl, and so do his next nine Valentine's Days, according to the superstar entertainer, since Keeley was actually born on the holiday nine years ago. Since receiving the best present ever of his baby girl, Valentine's Day has become more of a birthday celebration than a romantic, hearts-and-flower-filled day, and that's just fine with he and his wife Jessica -- at least for the foreseeable future.

"My oldest daughter, Keeley, is a Valentine's baby, so my wife and I already decided that we don't really get to celebrate Valentine's Day anymore until our kid's 18," Jason tells The Boot. "Now it's just her birthday, and we end up going to Chuck E Cheese or something. But Valentine's Day is a very special day for us, always. And she's going to be nine this year, the big 9, and she's absolutely the best Valentine's Day present I ever got!"

Rodney Atkins, Gloriana Set for Country Music Marathon

Filed under: Concert News

Rodney Atkins and Gloriana will perform at the 13th annual St. Jude Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon in Nashville on April 28. The post-race performance will take place at the Bridgestone Arena and is open to the public.

"For all these people to come out and push themselves to this great of a length for such a good cause is exciting and definitely something to celebrate," Rodney says. "It will be a fun night and I'm looking forward to being a part of it all."

Blake Shelton Bets a Country Singer Will Win 'The Voice'

Filed under: Country News, TV

Blake Shelton resumed his role as a coach for the second season of NBC's hit TV show 'The Voice' Sunday night (Feb. 5), immediately following the Super Bowl. The 'Drink on It' singer, who is joined by Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera and Maroon 5's Adam Levine in the mentors' red swivel chairs, says he has high hopes for this season, for one particular reason.

"I'm most excited about Season 2 of 'The Voice,' because there are some country singers this year that are really good," Blake tells People magazine. "We had a few last year, but we didn't end up with a country singer in the final four. I know anything can happen, but I really believe in my heart that one of several country singers that we have on our show this year have a shot at winning the whole thing."

LeAnn Rimes Has Minor Mouth Surgery

Filed under: Country News

LeAnn Rimes is recovering from minor mouth surgery. The country singer revealed to fans a recent procedure that has left her with incredible jaw pain.

"I've been in SO much pain it's not even funny. Nothing major just annoying! Pain pain go away!!!!!!" she tweeted. "When it's mouth pain and jaw pain it makes your whole head pound! YUCK."

According to CTV News, LeAnn is recuperating at a Malibu beachfront home with actor husband Eddie Cibrian and several friends. She has since put her feet up at the beach, hoping for the surgery's side effects to subside.

Randy Travis Arrested in Texas

Filed under: Country News

Randy Travis was arrested in Sanger, Texas, early Monday morning (Feb. 6) under suspicion of public intoxication. Police spotted the singer in his vehicle, parked in front of the town's First Baptist Church. The arresting officer said the car smelled of alcohol and contained an open bottle of wine, also reporting that Randy was slurring his speech.

The officer told a local NBC affiliate that the singer explained he'd had an argument with his girlfriend and was just trying to get back home to Tioga, which is about 20 miles away. "Mr. Travis was unaware of his location and kept asking me to take him home," the officer stated.

The 52-year-old singer, seen smiling in his mugshot (above), was taken to the jail around 1:30 AM, and then released six hours later on a Class C misdemeanor citation.

Montgomery Gentry, 'What It Takes' -- Exclusive Song Premiere

Filed under: Exclusive, New Tunes

Artist: Montgomery Gentry

Song: 'What It Takes' (From the 'Act of Valor' Movie Soundtrack)

Listen to 'What It Takes'

Lady Antebellum Announce European Tour Dates

Filed under: Concert News

While Lady Antebellum's Own the Night 2012 tour is just kicking off in the United States, the trio are already planning their European summer trek. Fans can begin purchasing tickets for the July shows this Friday, Feb. 10, and get more dates as they're added here.

"Every time we've gone over to Europe, the fans there have given us such a warm welcome," the band's Dave Haywood says. "It's an honor for us to be able to travel abroad and share our music with so many other countries ... plus, we love to get out and sightsee and really experience each place we visit. Europe is going to be a blast!"

Miranda Lambert Makes Emotional Return to On Fire Tour

Filed under: Country News

Miranda Lambert resumed her On Fire tour in Huntsville, Ala. on Thursday (Feb. 2), after taking some time off to mourn the loss of her childhood friend, Mark Adams. The 28-year-old, who was also grieving the death of her father-in-law, Dick Shelton, admitted the events of the past few weeks had taken an emotional toll. As she began performing her new single, 'Over You,' which she wrote with her husband, Blake Shelton, about the death of his older brother, Richie, in 1991, Miranda allowed her raw emotions to shine through.

"It's been a rough couple of weeks. I lost my father-in-law and then I lost one of my best friends in a tragic car accident," the singer shared from stage (quote via the Country Vibe). "I learned something over the last couple of weeks, that it's OK to let music heal you."

Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton, Super Bowl Performance of 'America the Beautiful' (VIDEO)

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Super Bowl XLVI kicked off with a gorgeous duet of 'America the Beautiful' by Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. The couple, who were married last May, received thunderous applause for their patriotic performance. Watch it below.

It was a particularly big night for Blake, who was also seen in an action-packed commercial with a hilarious twist for his hit show, 'The Voice,' during the Super Bowl. Season 2 of the reality competition program premiered right after the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots to become the world champs.

Miranda Lambert Discusses 'Law & Order: SVU' Guest Spot

Filed under: Country News

Miranda Lambert's 2012 is off to a rough start, what with the recent deaths of her father-in-law, a close childhood friend and her dog. If nothing else, she can look forward to Wednesday night (Feb. 8), when she'll appear on 'Law & Order: SVU," a show she called "her favorite" in a recent interview with ET Online.

"I watch every marathon," she says in the clip below. "It's a [tour] bus staple."

As Miranda explains, both of her parents were private investigators, and her father served as a narcotics officer and worked with victims of rape and violent crimes.

"I feel like maybe it's in my background," she said, explaining her affinity for 'SVU.' Maybe it would have been something I would have gone into had I not been a singer."

Miranda Lambert's Dog Dies

Filed under: Country News

There's an old superstition that bad things happen in threes. And let's hope that's true for Miranda Lambert, so she doesn't have to go through any more pain this year. First, her father-in-law, Dick Shelton (dad to Blake Shelton), passed away in January after a lengthy illness. Just days later, one of her best friends from childhood, Mark Adams, was killed in a tragic accident. And now, the songbird has received word that the beloved dog she's had since she was about eight years old has died.

"My best friend, father in law and now my dog Dixie," Miranda tweeted today (Feb. 3). "My dog died thursday. My parents just told me. Headed now to bury my friend of 20 years."

Kellie Pickler Is First Artist Announced for Ram Jam

Filed under: Concert News

Kellie Pickler is the first artist participating in the Ram Truck 'Road to the Ram Jam,' a country music series that begins with an invitation-only concert in Nashville on Dec. 29. In doing so, the '100 Proof' singer gets a one-year lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck.

"The first thing I learned to drive was my grandpa's truck, so I'm definitely a truck girl," says Kellie. "I'm excited to be part of Ram Truck's Road to the Ram Jam. We're going to have a lot of fun on that 'Road' -- me and my Laramie. I'm also excited that we will be auctioning off my Ram truck at the end of the year to benefit our veterans in need."

Brad Paisley Helps Fan Propose to Girlfriend

Filed under: Country News

Brad Paisley has been happily married to actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley for nine years, but he still knows how to make a proposal memorable. The 'Camouflage' singer recently took time out of his show in Las Vegas to help concertgoer Jason Davis ask his girlfriend, Vanessa Pritt, to be his wife.

The big event occurred while Brad was singing his 2006 hit, 'She's Everything.' In the middle of the tune, Brad suddenly took the microphone from the stand and handed it to Jason, who immediately knelt down and proposed. Thankfully, Vanessa responded with a "yes" and Brad managed to capture the entire video on the groom's iPhone.

Martina McBride Plans 'Intimate' Theater Tour

Filed under: Concert News

Martina McBride is currently on the road with George Strait, but that won't be the only chance you'll have to see her live in 2012. The Grammy-nominated songstress has revealed that she'll be hitting the road by herself later this year.

"I'm going back out in April for my own tour, a theater tour," she tells Access Atlanta. "I'm excited. I'm looking forward to doing a more intimate show and slowing things down."

Fans who have the opportunity to see Martina with King George may not want to pass up this upcoming trek, since the Kansas native will have the opportunity to change up her set-list. Moving from an arena setting to theaters will allow her to choose different tunes.

Dierks Bentley Plays to Hometown Crowd at the Ryman

Filed under: Exclusive, Concert News, Tour Spotlight

Dierks Bentley, his killer band and a handful of special guests made the rafters ring and wore down the old wooden floor at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium Thursday night (Feb. 2), in a two-hour show that spotlighted tunes from the singer's upcoming album, 'Home,' and also touched on familiar tunes from his previous discs.

The pumped-up crowd was treated to appearances from the multi-award-winning Del McCoury Band, whose acoustic artistry was featured on Dierks' 2010 bluegrass outing, 'Up on the Ridge.' Also stepping up to join the headliner during what he promised would be a show unlike most that fans will see on the upcoming dates of his Country and Cold Cans tour was Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild, who duets with Dierks on a sexy ballad from 'Home' called 'When You Gonna Come Around.'

Chris Young in Friendly Competition With Blake Shelton

Filed under: Exclusive

This week, Chris Young earned his fifth consecutive No. 1 with 'You.' That means he and Blake Shelton are the only solo artists to have their five most recent singles top the Billboard country songs chart. Could this lead to a little friendly competition between the two singers?

"I actually haven't said anything to him about it yet," Chris tells The Boot. "I'm sure I will, at some point, because when you're on tour with Miranda Lambert, you're going to run into Blake. When you're on tour with Blake, vice versa. I'm sure he'll have something to say next time I see him. [laughs] I'm excited about it. Excited for him, too. This is definitely something that I know is a big deal."

Blake Shelton Says Dia Frampton Earned Her Spot on His Tour

Filed under: Country News

Blake Shelton is getting ready to kick off the second season of 'The Voice,' this Sunday (Feb. 5) on NBC, immediately following Super Bowl XLVI. The singer-songwriter will be joined by Cee Lo Green, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera as they coach aspiring singers week after week on the reality competition show. Chances are, there are several contestants this year who are hoping to repeat the success of last year's runner-up -- and Team Blake contestant -- Dia Frampton, who scored an opening slot on Blake's Well Lit & Ampified tour following the show's season finale. But Blake insists he isn't doing the rising star any favors.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing Dia playing in arenas and actually having a chance to get up in front of a lot of people night after night, to experience a tour that way and to see that it's not all beating your head against the pavement," the 'Drink on It' singer tells NBC. "She has earned this spot, and it's not that I'm just handing her this tour. She actually has developed a fan base out there, and it makes sense for people to see us together on tour. After seeing our music connection on 'The Voice,' I think it's a natural fit to bring her out on the road."

Justin Moore 'Can't Stand' 'American Idol'

Filed under: Country News

Justin Moore might share his status as a country star with Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler and Danny Gokey, who all found success by coming through the ranks on 'American Idol,' but the 27-year-old is pretty vocal about his distaste for the hit TV show.

"I despise 'American Idol'," Justin tells Chicago radio station US99.5. "It has nothing to do with anybody that's on the show, or was. I just can't stand the show in general."

But 'Idol' contestants don't need to take it personally. The 'Bait a Hook' singer says it's the entire format he abhors. "I just despise reality TV," he continues. "It doesn't matter what it is. 'American Idol,' 'The Bachelor,' or any of it. I just don't like any of them."