Jennifer Nettles surely is more comfortable hosting "Cma Country Christmas" this time.
When she filled that role on the ABC special last year, the Sugarland vocalist was about to deliver her first baby. In the same month her son marks his first birthday, Nettles is back for her fourth round introducing a parade of country artists performing seasonal favorites in the two-hour show Monday, Dec. 2.
(ABC repeats it both Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 22.)
"One of the things I had hoped for this show was for it to become a tradition," Nettles tells Zap2it. "As a new mom, I'm hyper-aware of that now. This is what families do; they start traditions. Things start to take on a different meaning when you're a family."
Other members of the country music "family" in the newest "Cma Country Christmas" include Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Hunter Hayes, Kellie Pickler,...
When she filled that role on the ABC special last year, the Sugarland vocalist was about to deliver her first baby. In the same month her son marks his first birthday, Nettles is back for her fourth round introducing a parade of country artists performing seasonal favorites in the two-hour show Monday, Dec. 2.
(ABC repeats it both Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 22.)
"One of the things I had hoped for this show was for it to become a tradition," Nettles tells Zap2it. "As a new mom, I'm hyper-aware of that now. This is what families do; they start traditions. Things start to take on a different meaning when you're a family."
Other members of the country music "family" in the newest "Cma Country Christmas" include Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Hunter Hayes, Kellie Pickler,...
- 12/2/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The first round of performers has been announced for the 2013 Cmt Music Awards, hosted by Kristen Bell and Jason Aldean. Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes and Luke Bryan will join Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert's Pistol Annies on the Bridgestone Arena stage in Nashville.
Swift is nominated in two categories this year: Video of the Year for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and Female Video of the Year for "Begin Again." Hayes is nominated for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year, both for "Wanted."
Bryan will compete against Hayes in the same categories for his video, "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye," and is nominated for two more categories: Collaborative Video of the Year and Cmt Performance of the Year.
Little Big Town is also nominated for Video of the Year ("Tornado"), as well as Group Video of the Year ("Pontoon"). They'll compete against Pistol Annies...
Swift is nominated in two categories this year: Video of the Year for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and Female Video of the Year for "Begin Again." Hayes is nominated for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year, both for "Wanted."
Bryan will compete against Hayes in the same categories for his video, "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye," and is nominated for two more categories: Collaborative Video of the Year and Cmt Performance of the Year.
Little Big Town is also nominated for Video of the Year ("Tornado"), as well as Group Video of the Year ("Pontoon"). They'll compete against Pistol Annies...
- 5/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Cmt Music Awards released this year's nominees and announced that voting has opened. Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the nominations with four each. Artists with three nominations include Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, Jana Kramer, Journey, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw. Fans can vote at Cmt.com, on mobile devices and via the Cmt Insider app and via text message through Midnight Et on Sunday, June 2. Also read: Stars Come Out for 2012 Cmt Music Awards (Photos) Winners will be named live from the...
- 5/6/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
After his highly publicized cheating scandal last fall, country star Jason Aldean and his wife of 12 years, Jessica Ussery, have decided to officially call it quits.
The "Night Train" singer filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tenn., court on April 26, according to documents obtained by People. Aldean, 36, cited irreconcilable differences.
Just last week, Aldean's rep confirmed that the couple was possibly headed for a split, releasing a statement saying, "Jason and his wife are having problems, but there is nothing more to share with the press at this time. It's a private family matter, and we hope everyone will respect that he would like to keep it that way."
The pair have two daughters together -- Keeley, 10, and Kendyl, 5.
The news of the divorce comes just seven months after Aldean was caught kissing former "American Idol" contestant Brittany Kerr in Los Angeles in September. Still, despite the scandal, Aldean apologized...
The "Night Train" singer filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tenn., court on April 26, according to documents obtained by People. Aldean, 36, cited irreconcilable differences.
Just last week, Aldean's rep confirmed that the couple was possibly headed for a split, releasing a statement saying, "Jason and his wife are having problems, but there is nothing more to share with the press at this time. It's a private family matter, and we hope everyone will respect that he would like to keep it that way."
The pair have two daughters together -- Keeley, 10, and Kendyl, 5.
The news of the divorce comes just seven months after Aldean was caught kissing former "American Idol" contestant Brittany Kerr in Los Angeles in September. Still, despite the scandal, Aldean apologized...
- 4/29/2013
- by Leigh Blickley
- Huffington Post
Jason Aldean has said that his family is doing fine after he was spotted kissing an American Idol contestant in a photograph recently. The 35-year-old country singer has been married to his high school sweetheart Jessica Ussery since 2001 and has two daughters, 9-year-old Keeley and 5-year-old Kendyl. Aldean told Cmt Insider: "The main thing is that me and my family are okay, and everything's good there. "I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me and know what I'm about ... the people that are standing by us and supporting us, all I've got to say to them is thanks." Aldean said that he is primarily embarrassed about the ordeal involving (more)...
- 10/11/2012
- by By Leah Simpson
- Digital Spy
The dust has settled on Jason Aldean's photo scandal, and the country singer is speaking out about the aftermath. The People Country cover star, 35 - who apologized last week after being photographed getting rather cozy with American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr - says that he's primarily embarrassed about the ordeal, but he's grateful for the support he's received. "The main thing is that me and my family are okay, and everything's good there," Aldean told Cmt Insider. "I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me and know what I'm about ... the...
- 10/10/2012
- by Rennie Dyball
- PEOPLE.com
Country singer Jason Aldean is still feeling the heat over the photos of his makeout session with former "American Idol" contestant Brittany Kerr.
Although Aldean already issued an apology, and Kerr reportedly did not know he was married, the "Don't You Wanna Stay" singer still had to face questions about the incident for a "Cmt Insider" interview airing this weekend.
"You can go hide and run from it, or you can get up and face it and deal with it," Aldean tells "Cmt Insider" host Katie Cook. "And that's kind of what we tried to do and just kind of move on."
"I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me and know what I'm about ... the people that are standing by us and supporting us, all I've got to say to them is thanks," he says. "I mean, I really appreciate it,...
Although Aldean already issued an apology, and Kerr reportedly did not know he was married, the "Don't You Wanna Stay" singer still had to face questions about the incident for a "Cmt Insider" interview airing this weekend.
"You can go hide and run from it, or you can get up and face it and deal with it," Aldean tells "Cmt Insider" host Katie Cook. "And that's kind of what we tried to do and just kind of move on."
"I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me and know what I'm about ... the people that are standing by us and supporting us, all I've got to say to them is thanks," he says. "I mean, I really appreciate it,...
- 10/9/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Oh, Jason Aldean, I have a bone to pick with you.
On Monday, the married country singer opened up about his cheating scandal — Aldean was photographed kissing American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr last month – in an interview with Cmt Insider host Katie Cook. He previously apologized for his behavior, claiming he was drunk and acted inappropriately, but this interview is the first time he’s spoken about the impact of the incident on himself and his family.
“I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, I mean, it’s just been a tough situation,...
On Monday, the married country singer opened up about his cheating scandal — Aldean was photographed kissing American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr last month – in an interview with Cmt Insider host Katie Cook. He previously apologized for his behavior, claiming he was drunk and acted inappropriately, but this interview is the first time he’s spoken about the impact of the incident on himself and his family.
“I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, I mean, it’s just been a tough situation,...
- 10/9/2012
- by Tara Fowler
- EW.com - PopWatch
Jason Aldean has spoken out about an admitted "lapse in judgment" with American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr. The married country singer released a public apology to his wife last week, when TMZ released photographs of Aldean and Kerr embracing at an La bar.
"The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar," Aldean wrote in an open letter. "I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that's the end of the story." Aldean has now admitted in an interview with Cmt Insider that the incident caused a strain on his marriage to high school sweetheart Jessica Ussery. "I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, I mean, it's just been a tough situation," the 'Fly Over States' star said. He (more)...
"The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar," Aldean wrote in an open letter. "I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that's the end of the story." Aldean has now admitted in an interview with Cmt Insider that the incident caused a strain on his marriage to high school sweetheart Jessica Ussery. "I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, I mean, it's just been a tough situation," the 'Fly Over States' star said. He (more)...
- 10/9/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
It has been a little over a week since pictures surfaced of country star Jason Aldean cheating on his wife of 11 years with former "American Idol" hopeful Brittany Kerr. But, although the aftermath of the scandal has been "tough," Aldean says things are on the mend at home with his family.
"I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, it's just been a tough situation," the 35-year-old singer told "Cmt Insider" on Oct. 8. "I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me ... and the people that are standing by us and supporting us, all I've got to say to them is thanks ... It's just been a really unfortunate thing. Really embarrassing, I think, more than anything."
Aldean publicly apologized for his actions shortly after TMZ released the photos of him and Kerr kissing, admitting, "The truth is I screwed up.
"I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, it's just been a tough situation," the 35-year-old singer told "Cmt Insider" on Oct. 8. "I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me ... and the people that are standing by us and supporting us, all I've got to say to them is thanks ... It's just been a really unfortunate thing. Really embarrassing, I think, more than anything."
Aldean publicly apologized for his actions shortly after TMZ released the photos of him and Kerr kissing, admitting, "The truth is I screwed up.
- 10/9/2012
- by Leigh Blickley
- Huffington Post
Country crooner Jason Aldean is coming clean about his honky-tonk hanky-panky. The married 35-year-old singer caused a stir after he was recently snapped smooching American Idol alum Brittany Kerr, 24, in an extramarital tryst. He's already publicly apologized for that, but now he's opening up even further about the impact of the cheating scandal, the people who've helped him through it, and how he and his family are doing in its wake. "I think when it comes to all the things that have been going on lately, it's just been a tough situation," he told Cmt Insider on Monday. "I know everybody's kinda going to have their opinion, and for the people that know me...and the...
- 10/9/2012
- E! Online
The 2012 Cmt Music Awards 11th show is booked with performers Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band during this yearfs live show. Country musicfs first fan-voted awards show will broadcast from Nashvillefs Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., Et/Pt on Cmt and Cmt.com. Additional performers, along with host and presenters will be announced soon. From Cmt The app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 4 to determine the winners. The five finalists for Video Of The Year will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can then vote at Cmt.com, Cmt mobile, on the Cmt Insider app and via...
- 5/14/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Singer rules out revenge on Justin after he made her believe she had ruined a couple's wedding day.
By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift on "Punk'd"
Photo: MTV
On the season premiere of "Punk'd" on March 29, Justin Bieber had some fun pulling pranks on his pals Sean Kingston, Rob Dyrdek, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.
Swift's punk was particularly memorable, as the singer was left in tears after Bieber made her believe she ruined a wedding. The premise: Bieber and his pal, Ryan Good, talked her into launching off a special firecracker that was sent to them. That firecracker launched off farther than they could have expected and set a boat on fire. That boat had a wedding party on it. And, Swift believed she ruined a couple's big day. Of course, she hadn't.
When Cmt Insider asked if she would ever get back at him by, say, flour-bombing, she replied,...
By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift on "Punk'd"
Photo: MTV
On the season premiere of "Punk'd" on March 29, Justin Bieber had some fun pulling pranks on his pals Sean Kingston, Rob Dyrdek, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.
Swift's punk was particularly memorable, as the singer was left in tears after Bieber made her believe she ruined a wedding. The premise: Bieber and his pal, Ryan Good, talked her into launching off a special firecracker that was sent to them. That firecracker launched off farther than they could have expected and set a boat on fire. That boat had a wedding party on it. And, Swift believed she ruined a couple's big day. Of course, she hadn't.
When Cmt Insider asked if she would ever get back at him by, say, flour-bombing, she replied,...
- 4/9/2012
- MTV Music News
Pull out your “Elvira” records, the Oak Ridge Boys are back. Kicking off a 31-city holiday concert tour and a television special that will aired Thanksgiving weekend, the Boys are making all the stops this season to support children in need through Save the Children’s child sponsorship programs.
Recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, the four members of this legendary country music group — Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban — will bring the toe tappin’ straight across the Us from November 15-December 21. Starting out in Branson, Mo, the band will perform holiday favorites and mix in their own classic songs, including the chart-topping hit “Elvira” and their newly-released single, “What’cha Gonna Do.”
For those who miss them on the stage, the Oak Ridge Boys will bring their holiday music into homes this holiday season, with a half-hour television special airing on the Inspiration Network...
Recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, the four members of this legendary country music group — Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban — will bring the toe tappin’ straight across the Us from November 15-December 21. Starting out in Branson, Mo, the band will perform holiday favorites and mix in their own classic songs, including the chart-topping hit “Elvira” and their newly-released single, “What’cha Gonna Do.”
For those who miss them on the stage, the Oak Ridge Boys will bring their holiday music into homes this holiday season, with a half-hour television special airing on the Inspiration Network...
- 12/8/2011
- Look to the Stars
Nashville, Tenn. -- Toby Keith says gay marriage doesn't bother him and trying to stop it wastes time and money.
The country superstar tells "Cmt Insider" airing Saturday on Cmt that he doesn't see the reason behind getting into people's personal lives. He says refusing a marriage license to people because they are gay won't stop them from living together, so it accomplishes nothing.
Keith also weighed in on the military's now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy that banned gays serving openly in uniform. He says that anyone with the training and passion should have the right to defend the country, adding: "Somebody's sexual preference is, like, who cares?"
The "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" singer has taken part in nine Uso tours to entertain U.S. troops overseas.
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The country superstar tells "Cmt Insider" airing Saturday on Cmt that he doesn't see the reason behind getting into people's personal lives. He says refusing a marriage license to people because they are gay won't stop them from living together, so it accomplishes nothing.
Keith also weighed in on the military's now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy that banned gays serving openly in uniform. He says that anyone with the training and passion should have the right to defend the country, adding: "Somebody's sexual preference is, like, who cares?"
The "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" singer has taken part in nine Uso tours to entertain U.S. troops overseas.
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- 10/1/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Taylor Swift may be one of the biggest singers in the world, but there is one thing that will bring her crashing down -- people talking about her online! Taylor Swift is worth millions of dollars, has tons of fans worldwide and was blessed with amazing musical talent, but that doesn't mean she's exempt from low self-esteem. The 21-year-old singer opened up recently to Cmt Insider about her confidence Kyrptonite. “I don’t have thick skin,” Taylor said, explaining why she cannot search herself online. “If somebody says something mean, it Will hurt my feelings. Anything bad that I read about myself, I’m just like … [fakes sobbing].” Taylor said she gets frustrated when stories are written about her that aren't 100% accurate. “No, you can’t Google yourself or your self esteem will just go like that,” she said, motioning her hand downward. “You’ll read something that’s not true or...
- 9/29/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
She’s just three weeks old, but the daughter of Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus is ready for her close-up.
Madeline Leigh DeMarcus, who was born Dec. 17 and is “perfect in every way,” will join her mom, Cmt presenter Allison DeMarcus, on the job at Cmt Insider Saturday Jan. 8 at 1.30 p.m. Et/Pt for her world premiere. Check our our sneak peek of the little one’s first TV appearance.
No word yet on when dad might take his daughter to work for her stage debut!
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Madeline Leigh DeMarcus, who was born Dec. 17 and is “perfect in every way,” will join her mom, Cmt presenter Allison DeMarcus, on the job at Cmt Insider Saturday Jan. 8 at 1.30 p.m. Et/Pt for her world premiere. Check our our sneak peek of the little one’s first TV appearance.
No word yet on when dad might take his daughter to work for her stage debut!
– Eileen Finan...
- 1/7/2011
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
When Lady Gaga recently revealed she loves singing Taylor Swift's hit "You Belong with Me" at the top of her lungs, no one was more surprised - or excited - than the country singer herself. "That absolutely made my day when I read that because I'm a huge fan of hers," Swift tells Cmt Insider in an interview airing Saturday at 1:30 Et. Gaga, 24, who said in an interview that she starts singing along to Swift's song "so loudly" when she hears it on the radio that she's "so embarrassed," had also praised the country star, 20, for being "a great songwriter.
- 6/11/2010
- by Eunice Oh
- PEOPLE.com
Sure, there will be football - and commercials - to watch at Sunday's Super Bowl, but Carrie Underwood says the real on-field drama could begin before kick-off. "I am going to be extremely nervous," the busy star, 26, tells Cmt Insider about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the big game between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. "If I look like I am about to get sick on the field, I may at any moment during that song." Underwood (no stranger to football, having dated Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo) also admits she will be playing favorites on game day -...
- 2/5/2010
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
Tim McGraw is one ticked-off dad. The country star took Kanye West to task after the rapper's now infamous diss of country sweetie Taylor Swift on Sunday's Vma Awards, telling Cmt Insider the incident upset his daughters Gracie, 12, Maggie, 11, and Audrey, 7. Related: Kanye Finally Apologizes to Taylor"He shows himself to be an idiot every time he does stuff like that," said the country star, who also was the subject of Swift's first hit single called "Tim McGraw." "[My girls] were upset. But what he did do is provide a great example of how not to be, and my girls learned a big lesson.
- 9/16/2009
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
This week on Cmt, fans can catch comedy shows, a music countdown and insider interviews with news on some of country music's hottest stars.
The Cmt comedy stage will be presenting Terry Fator live from Las Vegas on Friday, August 28 at 10:00 pm. In the one-hour, high-definition special, fans can catch Fator's comedic impersonations and sketches, taped at The Mirage Hotel and Casino earlier this year.
Cmt's Top 20 Countdown will premiere with a new, two and a half-hour countdown show featuring country music's hottest artists premiering videos and giving interviews. Lance Smith hosts the show, with this week's interview featuring Trailer Choir and Love and Theft. The countdown begins on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 am.
Cmt Insider is the weekly magazine show that features star interviews, latest news, chart action, new CD releases, new videos and a collection of what's new in movies, fashion and fun. Host Katie Cook will...
The Cmt comedy stage will be presenting Terry Fator live from Las Vegas on Friday, August 28 at 10:00 pm. In the one-hour, high-definition special, fans can catch Fator's comedic impersonations and sketches, taped at The Mirage Hotel and Casino earlier this year.
Cmt's Top 20 Countdown will premiere with a new, two and a half-hour countdown show featuring country music's hottest artists premiering videos and giving interviews. Lance Smith hosts the show, with this week's interview featuring Trailer Choir and Love and Theft. The countdown begins on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 am.
Cmt Insider is the weekly magazine show that features star interviews, latest news, chart action, new CD releases, new videos and a collection of what's new in movies, fashion and fun. Host Katie Cook will...
- 8/26/2009
- icelebz.com
Words on the street are Jewel Kilcher will not recuperate in time to compete in "Dancing with the Stars" and therefore has been replaced by Playboy mate Holly Madison. Co-star of the "The Girls Next Door" star even has come out in public to confirm this, saying that Holly has been dreaming about a slot but never got a chance to do it until now.
Jewel announced on her blog last week that she has suffered from inflammation of tendon that makes her knees hurt. She has been taking medication since and still has a high spirit of joining her husband Ty Murray who also competes this season. "Hopefully these steroids will really do the trick and I can keep bad flare ups at a (sic) bay in the future," she said.
A source close to Jewel also dished out that the country singer is still on for the show's premiere on Monday,...
Jewel announced on her blog last week that she has suffered from inflammation of tendon that makes her knees hurt. She has been taking medication since and still has a high spirit of joining her husband Ty Murray who also competes this season. "Hopefully these steroids will really do the trick and I can keep bad flare ups at a (sic) bay in the future," she said.
A source close to Jewel also dished out that the country singer is still on for the show's premiere on Monday,...
- 3/5/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Diaper duty is no sweat for hands-on new dad Keith Urban, the singer tells Cmt Insider. In fact, he says, he relishes his role as full-time dad to 2-month-old Sunday Rose while wife, Nicole Kidman, is filming. "When my wife's working and I've got time off, I'm just Mr. Mom during the day, taking care of the little girl," said Urban, 40, who also called fatherhood "beautiful." The Kidman-Urban family spent time in Australia while Kidman, 40, filmed the Baz Luhrmann epic Australia, and now mom and daughter are in London where Kidman is rehearsing for the movie musical Nine. Meanwhile, Urban...
- 9/5/2008
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
Not one to mince words, Kid Rock nevertheless says don't ask him to sound off on affairs of state. "I truly believe that people like myself, who are in a position of entertainers in the limelight, should keep their mouth shut on politics," the rap-rock musician, 37, tells Cmt Insider. "Because at the end of the day," he goes on to say, "I'm good at writing songs and singing. What I'm not educated in is the field of political science. And so for me to be sharing my views and influencing people of who I think they should be voting for...
- 8/26/2008
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
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