Donna Summer died on Thursday, and though she may be best known as the Queen of Disco, the ‘Last Summer’ singer’s passing and an outpouring of support from country music artists proves the influence of an icon can transcend any genre.

“So sad to hear of Donna Summer passing,” Sara Evans tweeted Thursday after learning of her sudden death. “I absolutely love her music! Had her albums as a child and memorized them! She’ll be missed!” Billy Ray Cyrus also took to his official Twitter page to mourn Summer’s passing. “RIP #Donna Summer LEGEND !!! Your music will live forever,” tweeted the singer.

Even in the wake of what most would consider a tragic loss, Jimmy Wayne chose to keep things positive, focusing on the contributions Summers made in the music world. “Did you know that #DonnaSummer was the producer & conductor on ‘We are the World,’” Wayne posted, referring to the massively successful charity single.

Born LaDonna Gaines in Boston in 1948, Summer first charted with ‘Sally Go ‘Round the Roses’ in 1971 under the name Donna Gaines. The singer soon changed her stage name and overhauled her sound before scoring a No. 2 single on the Hot 100 chart  in 1975 with the overtly sexual, ‘Love to Love You Baby.’ Summer earned an additional 13 Top 10 singles spanning 14 years, including the No. 1 hits ‘MacArthur Park,’ ‘Hot Stuff,’ ‘Bad Girls’ and ‘No More Tears (Enough is Enough),’ a duet with Barbra Streisand.

Summer also had connections to country music — at least as a songwriter. The one-time Nashville resident penned the song ‘Starting Over Again’ with her husband, and the track later became a chart-topped for both Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. According to the Boot, Summer was even a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum board member.

A statement issued on behalf of her family reads, ”Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith. While we grieve her passing, we are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.”

“Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time,” writes her family.

Donna Summer died at the age of 63 after a battle with lung and breast cancer. She is survived by her husband Bruce Sudano, their daughters Brooklyn and Amanda, as well as her daughter Mimi from her previous marriage.

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So sad to hear of Donna Summer passing. I absolutely love her music! Had her albums as a child and memorized them! She'll be missed!

Avery just won the championship game! Woo hoo!!!!!!!

In this week's webisode, watch Sara and @marcanthony prepare for the @ACMawards @LionelRichie special. http://youtu.be/EqRqXtmrQB4

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Very few who’ve seen the controversial cover of this week’s issue of Time Magazine walk away without an opinion, and country star Sara Evans is no different. She is one of two female vocalists outraged by the photo, which shows a three-year-old boy standing on a chair and breastfeeding from his mother.

“The Time Mag cover is ridiculous! What is wrong with people? My son saw that in a doc office!” Evans tweeted Monday morning. Singer Sarah Buxton quickly replied, echoeing that she shares the ‘A Little Bit Stronger’ singer’s sentiment. “@saraevansmusic I could not agree more. Despicable,” Buxton said.

The issue is focused on attachment parenting, a form of child-rearing that involves breastfeeding to an older age and co-sleeping. While this style is considered controversial and regularly sparks debate, it’s the picture of the 26-year-old mother and her son that has passers-by upset.

The age of the little boy is not what’s bothersome to some — it’s the argument that the magazine is showboating the family simply to boost sales and get people talking. Obviously, it worked. Others, who perhaps prefer a less attached parenting style, have expressed via various outlets on the web that they find the photo “gross” in general.

As for Evans, she seemed to be concerned that the picture is simply not family appropriate. The singer lives with husband Jay Barker and has seven children — three of her own and four from Barker’s previous relationship.

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The Time Mag cover is ridiculous! What is wrong with people? My son saw that in a doc office!

My fav song right now is Somebody I Used to Know by Gotye! Did I spell that right?

Happy Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the world! Such an amazing honor to be among you all! Love on those precious babies all day!

Spoke at my son's 6th grade career day yesterday! I was more nervous than singing for 100k people! Ha!

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In honor of Mother's Day, Sara is having a Mother's Day Merchandise Sale!  Prices on nearly all shirts have been reduced, with many shirts starting at only $10.  Along with the discounted prices there are 3 new shirts that have just been added to the store.  All orders $10 and over receive a FREE Sara Evans mousepad*.

The sale starts Friday, May 11th at 9 am CT and runs through Monday, May 14th at 6 pm CT. 

Go shopping:  here

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To celebrate Mother's Day, Sara is having a huge merch sale! New items, many shirts start at $10, & free mousepads! http://saraevans.com/news/mothers-day-merchandise-sale

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Don't Miss this Super Deal at Pants Store in B'ham! Great shoes and clothes! We love the Pants Store! http://bit.ly/JxPC8J

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Sara's webisode from the 2012 @ACMawards is here! RT and then Reply with your comments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqs29b7znMU

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In August, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans and plenty more will headline the first Watershed Music Festival to be held in George, Wash., just east of Seattle. The show, presented by Live Nation, is set for Aug. 3-5, and will give fans the full experience, with music, camping, late night sets, impromptu jam sessions, collaborations and more.

“The Gorge provides a feeling that is impossible to recreate anywhere else,” says the show’s co-promoter, and ACM Promoter of the Year, Brian O’Connell. “It is truly a magical place and provides the perfect setting for a cool, eclectic country event. We wanted to create something that didn’t exist, from the caliber of artists to the camping and the atmosphere. I’m excited to be a part of it and see it all come together.”

“In the storied 25 year history of the Gorge, we’ve been fortunate to host many of the nation’s top country artists, but all have been single day concerts,” adds Jeff Trisler, President of Live Nation Seattle. “For years, we’ve wanted to host a multiple day country festival that builds on the tremendous success for our annual Sasquatch Music Festival and Dave Matthews Band residency. We believe this event will bring that same sort of excitement and energy to the Gorge for an entirely new group of music fans.”

Other confirmed artists scheduled to perform at the festival include Kix Brooks, Brantley Gilbert, Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker, Dwight Yoakam, Tracy Lawrence, Reckless Kelly, the Lost Trailers, Steve Holy, Johnny Reid, Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Frazier and DeeJay Silver. The grounds will also have a local stage that will feature regional acts each night. More artists are set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Three-day festival passes start at only $90 and go on sale Sat., May 5 at Ticketmaster and Live Nation. For more information on the festival, visit its official website by clicking here. or follow them on Twitter.

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Brad Paisley has announced more dates for his current headlining trek, the Virtual Reality Tour. The additional dates begin on Friday, May 18 and will continue through October.

The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery both remain on the tour with Paisley, but he has also asked Easton Corbin to join them on select dates, which are found below.

All the bells and whistles will continue on with the new dates, including Paisley’s fun-filled outdoor plaza area that has games, contests, photo ops, food vendors and various performances by Kristen Kelly, Jana Kramer and Love and Theft.

Following their sets, all three artists will sign autographs for fans in attendance.

Virtual Reality World Tour 2012:

5/18 – St. Louis, Mo. | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
5/19 – Indianapolis, Ind. | Klipsch Music Center (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
5/20 – Cincinnati, Ohio | Riverbend Music Center (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
6/1 -  Jones Beach, N.Y. | Nikon Theatre  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
6/2 – Hartford, Conn. | Comcast Theatre  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
6/3 – Boston, Mass. | Comcast Center  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
6/9 – Chicago, Ill. | Wrigley Field  (Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, The Band Perry and Jerrod Niemann)
6/15 – Cleveland, Ohio | Blossom Music Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
6/16 – Detroit, Mich. | DTE Energy Music Theatre (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
6/22 – Oshkosh, Wis. | Country USA Festival (Brad Only)
6/23 – Cadott, Wis. | Chippewa Valley Country Festival  (Brad Only)
6/29 – Saratoga, N.Y. | Saratoga Performing Arts Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
6/30 – Philadelphia, Pa. | Susquehanna Bank Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
7/14 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Calgary Stampede  (The Band Perry Only)
7/15 – Craven, Saskatchewan, Canada | Craven Country Jamboree  (The Band Perry Only)
7/21 – Cheyenne, Wy. | Cheyenne Frontier Days  (The Band Perry Only)
7/25 – Paso Robles, Calif. | California Mid-State Fair (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
7/26 – Sacramento, Calif. | Sleep Train Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
7/27 – Mountain View, Calif. | Shoreline Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
7/28 – Lake Tahoe, Nev. | Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
8/10 – Bethel Woods, N.Y. | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
8/11 – Darien Lakes, N.Y. | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
8/12 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Walter Baker Park  (Brad Only)
8/16 – Tulsa, Okla. | BOK Center (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
8/17 – Southhaven, Miss. | Snowden Grove Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
8/18 – Dallas, Texas | Gexa Energy Pavilion (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
8/24 – Raleigh, N.C. | Time Warner Cable Music Center (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
8/25 – Washington, D.C. | Jiffy Lube Live  (The Band Perry and Easton Corbin)
9/13 – Virginia Beach, Va. | Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
9/14 – Charlotte, N.C. | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
9/15 – Atlanta, Ga. | Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
9/27 – Jacksonville, Fla. | Jacksonville Arena  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
9/28 – Tampa, Fla. | 1-800-ASK GARY Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
9/29 – West Palm Beach, Fla. | Cruzan Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/4 – Evansville, Ind. | Ford Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/5 – Columbus, Ohio | Nationwide Arena  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/6 – Hershey, Pa. | Giant Center  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/11 – Little Rock, Ark. | Verizon Arena North  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/12 – Bossier City, La. | CenturyTel Arena  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/13 – New Orleans, La. | New Orleans Arena  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/17 – Phoenix, Ariz. | Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/18 – San Diego, Calif. | Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)
10/20 – Los Angeles, Calif. | Hollywood Bowl  (The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery)

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Over 50 musicians, sports figures and entertainment organizations have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a special eBay auction that began this past weekend. Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Josh Thompson, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean are among the country celebrities who have handed over special items for the benefit. Fans have until May 7 to purchase items in the second-annual auction. Bidding will come to an end at 7 PM ET on Monday.

Other artists donating items to the cause — and there are many — include Alabama, Alan Jackson, American Music Awards, BarlowGirl, Billy Currington, Buckcherry, Bucky Covington, Buffalo Sabres, Charlie Daniels, Country Music Association, Craig Morgan, Doug Johnson, Emmylou Harris, George Strait, Grand Ole Opry, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Jamie McMurray, Jars of Clay, Jerrod Neimann, Johnny Cash, Kellie Pickler, Leann Rimes, Lee Brice, Little Big Town, Lorrie Morgan, Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, NeedToBreathe, Pam Tillis, Rascal Flatts, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Shania Twain, Sound Stage, Taylor Swift, the Band Perry, Third Day, Thompson Square, Trey Anastasio and Wynonna.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. It was designed to find the cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and help improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information on the organization or to donate to the cause, visit the LLS official website here.

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Hey everyone, Sara Evans isn't up to much these days so I will repost my concert photos from a few years back to take a look at that.



See them all:   here

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Watch message from http://Churchofthehighlands.org From yesterday 4/29/12 Called "What Matters" It will bless u! Have a great day!

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My heart goes out to all the victims of the tornadoes of last year in Tuscaloosa. God bless you.

Matt was taking pics during our show instead of playing bass! Had a great time in Indio, CA! http://say.ly/NTm3bnt

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Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will headline the first-ever Watershed Music Festival in Washington state this summer. The three-day festival will launch on Aug. 3 at the Gorge Amphitheatre near Quincy, about 150 miles east of Seattle. Three-day tickets go on sale May 5. Additional country artists on the festival roster include Kix Brooks, Sara Evans, Brantley Gilbert, Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker and Dwight Yoakam, among many others.

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Wrote a cool song today with @karadioguardi and @martifredrickson and Matt!

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@MnLs Thanks for following!

@momtoleah Happy Birthday! :)

@The_Ryan_Hughes Hey! Sorry! Tweeting back now! :)

Why do women expect guys to leave the toilet seat down for them? Why don't we leave it up for the guys? Just a thought...

Audrey our 7 yr old won tonight! She had 2 great hits! Yay! I LOVE baseball/softball season! Have a great night! Xoxo

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CMT unrolled the red carpet for their 2012 Music Awards nominations this morning, and it looks like Carrie Underwood is set to have quite the year, with a stunning total of five nominations. While Underwood is in the lead, tons of other country stars netted multiple nominations this year. Miranda Lambert is packing four — two for her solo work and two with first-time nominees Pistol Annies.

All of the nods were announced this morning on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show with Hoda Kotb with guest host Willie Geist and live guests Little Big Town, who are up for Performance of the Year at this year’s prestigious awards.

Others who heard their names announced in several categories include Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, the Civil Wars and Thompson Square, all of whom are nominated for three awards.

The 11th annual CMT Music Awards will take place in Nashville and air live Wednesday June 6 on CMT and CMT.com. Fans can cast their votes now through June 4 to help make the final call on who will walk away with these awards in the end. With the women in the lead, it will be interesting to see how it all pans out.

2012 CMT Music Awards Nominees:

Video of the Year
Jason Aldean – ‘Dirt Road Anthem’
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – ‘You And Tequila’
Toby Keith – ‘Red Solo Cup’
Lady Antebellum – ‘We Owned The Night’
Miranda Lambert – ‘Over You’
Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – ‘Remind Me’
Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – ‘Easy’
Blake Shelton – ‘God Gave Me You’
Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars – ‘Safe & Sound’
Carrie Underwood – ‘Good Girl’

Male Video of the Year
Jason Aldean – ‘Dirt Road Anthem’
Luke Bryan – ‘I Don’t Want This Night To End’
Eric Church – ‘Drink In My Hand’
Toby Keith – ‘Red Solo Cup’
Blake Shelton – ‘God Gave Me You’
Keith Urban – ‘Long Hot Summer’

Female Video of the Year
Sara Evans – ‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’
Miranda Lambert – ‘Over You’
Martina McBride – ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’
Kellie Pickler – ‘Tough’
Taylor Swift – ‘Ours’
Carrie Underwood – ‘Good Girl’

Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band – ‘Crazy Girl’
Lady Antebellum – ‘We Owned the Night’
Pistol Annies – ‘Hell on Heels’
Rascal Flatts – ‘Banjo’
The Band Perry – ‘All Your Life’
Zac Brown Band – ‘Keep Me in Mind’

Duo Video of the Year
Love and Theft – ‘Angel Eyes’
Montgomery Gentry – ‘Where I Come From’
Sugarland – ‘Tonight’
The Civil Wars – ‘Poison & Wine’
Thompson Square – ‘Glass’
Thompson Square – ‘I Got You’

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
Lauren Alaina – ‘Georgia Peaches’
Brantley Gilbert – ‘Country Must Be Country Wide’
Hunter Hayes – ‘Storm Warning’
Scotty McCreery – ‘The Trouble With Girls’
Pistol Annies – ‘Hell on Heels’
Thompson Square – ‘I Got You’

Collaborative Video of the Year
Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter – ‘You And Tequila’
Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood – ‘Remind Me’
Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield – ‘Easy’
Lionel Richie with Shania Twain – ‘Endless Love’
Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – ‘Safe & Sound’
Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett – ‘Knee Deep’

CMT Performance of the Year
Jason Aldean – ‘Tattoos On This Town’ from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Lady Antebellum – ‘Dancin’ Away With My Heart’ from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Little Big Town – ‘Fix You’ from Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert
Blake Shelton – ‘Footloose’ from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton
Sting and Vince Gill – ‘If I Ever Lose My Faith in You’ from CMT Crossroads: Sting and Vince Gill
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood – ‘Just A Dream/Dream On’ from CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood from the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam

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Carrie Underwood leads the field at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, claiming five nominations when the candidates were announced Monday morning (April 23) in New York City on NBC's Today show.

The nominations were revealed by Today host Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Willie Geist with guests Little Big Town, who received a nomination in the CMT performance of the year category for their version of Coldplay's "Fix You" from the concert special, Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert.

Women are the frontrunners this year with Miranda Lambert following close behind Underwood with four nominations -- two for her solo work and two as a member of country trio and first-time nominees Pistol Annies, who are up for group video of the year and USA Weekend breakthrough video of the year.

Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Thompson Square are next in line, tied for three nominations each. The Civil Wars also received three nominations, including two for their collaboration with Taylor Swift on the hit song "Safe & Sound" from The Hunger Games soundtrack.

The 2012 CMT Music Awards mark the 11th anniversary of the show and will air live from Nashville on June 6 on CMT and CMT.com.

Fans can vote now through June 4 to determine the winners -- online at CMT.com, on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android.

The five nominees 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 text message throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.

For more information as it becomes available, follow CMT on Twitter (@FollowCMT), hashtag #CMTawards and become a fan of the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

Here's a complete list of the nominees:

Video of the Year
Jason Aldean -- "Dirt Road Anthem"
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter -- "You and Tequila"
Toby Keith -- "Red Solo Cup"
Lady Antebellum -- "We Owned the Night"
Miranda Lambert -- "Over You"
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood -- "Remind Me"
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield -- "Easy"
Blake Shelton -- "God Gave Me You"
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars -- "Safe & Sound"
Carrie Underwood -- "Good Girl"

Male Video of the Year
Jason Aldean -- "Dirt Road Anthem"
Luke Bryan -- "I Don't Want This Night to End"
Eric Church -- "Drink in My Hand"
Toby Keith -- "Red Solo Cup"
Blake Shelton -- "God Gave Me You"
Keith Urban -- "Long Hot Summer"

Female Video of the Year
Sara Evans -- "My Heart Can't Tell You No"
Miranda Lambert -- "Over You"
Martina McBride -- "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
Kellie Pickler -- "Tough"
Taylor Swift -- "Ours"
Carrie Underwood -- "Good Girl"

Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band -- "Crazy Girl"
Lady Antebellum -- "We Owned the Night"
Pistol Annies -- "Hell on Heels"
Rascal Flatts -- "Banjo"
The Band Perry -- "All Your Life"
Zac Brown Band -- "Keep Me in Mind"

Duo Video of the Year
Love and Theft -- "Angel Eyes"
Montgomery Gentry -- "Where I Come From"
Sugarland -- "Tonight"
The Civil Wars -- "Poison and Wine"
Thompson Square -- "Glass"
Thompson Square -- "I Got You"

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
Lauren Alaina -- "Georgia Peaches"
Brantley Gilbert -- "Country Must Be Country Wide"
Hunter Hayes -- "Storm Warning"
Scotty McCreery -- "The Trouble With Girls"
Pistol Annies -- "Hell on Heels"
Thompson Square -- "I Got You"

Collaborative Video of the Year
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter -- "You and Tequila"
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood -- "Remind Me"
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield -- "Easy"
Lionel Richie With Shania Twain -- "Endless Love"
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars -- "Safe & Sound"
Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett -- "Knee Deep"

CMT Performance of the Year
(Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT)
Jason Aldean -- "Tattoos on This Town" from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Lady Antebellum -- "Dancin' Away With My Heart" from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Little Big Town -- "Fix You" from Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert
Blake Shelton -- "Footloose" from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton
Sting and Vince Gill -- "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" from CMT Crossroads: Sting and Vince Gill
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood -- "Just a Dream/Dream On" from CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood From the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam

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Sara's video for "My Heart Can't Tell You No" has been nominated for a 2012 CMT Music Award in the Female Video of the Year category.  Since the awards are 100% fan voted you make all the difference.  Log in to CMT today and place your vote for Sara.

Be sure to tune in when the awards air live on CMT Wednesday, June 6th at 8/7c.

Vote for Sara:  here

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"My Heart Can't Tell You No" was just nominated for Best Female Video in the @FollowCMT Music Video Awards. Vote now: http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/female-video-of-the-year/

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Thanks Tulsa! Had a GREAT time tonight! Love, Sara

Olivia (my 9 yr old) won today! She had a great hit which tied up the game- then we won 6-4! Yay!

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So sad to hear about the passing of the legend Dick Clark. He will truly be missed! My heart goes out to his family.

I just got carded! So happy! Haha!

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All four members of Team Blake were singing for their future on the show Monday night, after it was announced that one of the four would be sent home immediately after the night’s final performance. RaeLynn, Jordis Unga, Erin Willett and Jermaine Paul made Blake Shelton‘s decision very, very difficult.

RaeLynn opened the show with a sassy rendition of Jason Aldean‘s ‘She’s Country’ that Christina Augilera said made her want to start singing country music. The 17-year-old continues to shake her tiny frame in ways that make eyeballs fall out of the heads of teenaged boys nationwide.

Twenty nine-year-old Unga also went country, singing Sara Evans‘ ‘A Little Bit Stronger.’ Her version was more tender than even the original, and the singer was left on the verge of tears as she finished the stripped-down arrangement. Shelton chose the song to let the Minnesota rocker showcase her voice, and all four coaches agreed that it worked.

The biggest risk of the night was Willett’s performance of ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ by Adele. Aguilera and Cee Lo Green made mention of how difficult it is to recreate a song like the hit from one of today’s best known vocalists. While Willett’s version was almost perfect, it will be compared to the original from the biggest album in the world.

Paul was the night’s final performer from Team Blake. The longtime backup singer to Alicia Keys again proved that he’s ready be a headliner, singing ‘Against All Odds’ by Phil Collins. “Jermaine is a superstar,” Shelton said. It was hard to believe he’d be the one Shelton would choose at the end of the night.

After Aguilera took a long time to send Jesse Campbell home, Shelton had to rush his decision. It was already made however. “I was really hoping for somebody to come out here and not do a good job,” he said. “It just didn’t happen tonight.” So the country singer defaulted to the contestant that received the fewest votes two weeks ago, meaning an emotional goodbye for Jordis Unga.

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Throughout the second season of ‘The Voice,’ Blake Shelton wondered why contestants from other teams needed exotic production behind performances of powerful or vulnerable songs. “What does (fill in the blank) have to do with (blank),” he asked on a number of occasions. So it was no surprise that when it was time for him to take the stage with the four remaining Team Blake members, it was all about the singing.

Shelton was flanked by RaeLynn, Jordis Unga, Jermaine Paul and Erin Williett as they sang ‘Heartache Tonight’ by the Eagles. For most of the song, the group remained seated on touring cases, until the last chorus when they walked to the front of the stage for the finish.

The country singer — who was faced with sending one of his four team members home on Monday’s episode — let his team shine. Unlike Christina Aguilera‘s performance with her team earlier in the night, Shelton didn’t do anything to draw attention to himself. This segment of the show was low-key in comparison, but it was perfect for the country crowd.

All four members of Team Blake performed individually on Monday night, with two of them delivering country songs. RaeLynn performed Jason Aldean’s ‘She’s Country,’ while Unga brought on a sweet version of Sara Evans’ ‘A Little Bit Stronger.’ In addition to letting someone go home tonight, Shelton will also find out which contestant American voters send home on Tuesday night.

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Following a smashing — albeit typical — performance from fellow Team Blake Shelton member RaeLynn, rocker Jordis Unga tried to hold onto her spot with a little country music of her own on Monday’s live episode of ‘The Voice.’ Per instruction by coach Shelton, Unga swapped her leather pants and gritty rockers for a feminine pink dress and a copy of Sara Evans‘ smash ‘A Little Bit Stronger.’

“It’s a chance to listen to Jordis the singer, not the screamer,” Shelton said before his student took the stage.

Unga was noticeably without her comfort zone attire, but though she sported chandelier earrings and a feathery pink gown, her half-sleeve of tattoos were still in full spotlight. As was the goal, the former ‘INXS’ star did show off a different side, hoping to prove that she has all of the skills to keep her in the game.

Christina Aguilera liked that Unga showed her vulnerable side, as did both Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine. The Maroon 5 frontman was especially fond of her showing an emotional side, adding that Unga was almost in tears as she wrapped the country tune.

“I’m really proud of you for doing that, because it’s so opposite of what we know from Jordis,” Shelton told his girl and the audience — clearly proud of her rendition. “You did perfect.”

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Love u Miami! Had the best time!

And what about Jordis Unga doing @SaraEvansMusic? Wow, Team @BlakeShelton! Watch: http://tasteofcountry.com/jordis-unga-a-little-bit-stronger-sara-evans-the-voice/

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**some of these tweets are old**

Watch a video on ITunes called ABSENT. Especially fathers! Please watch it. Amazing!

@soundandstyle No! Just one.

If you live in B'ham...Don't miss today's super deal at http://thesuperdeal.com. DoDiYos in Homewood! Excellent Greek and Mediterranean food!

I just heard that there is a Bacon Sundae? What! I cannot even fathom! It's at Burger King!

Without my band- I'd be on this bus alone right now! Or stranded at Dallas/Lovefield! Making our way to B'ham!

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When Lionel Richie gathered his new friends in Nashville to record his new album, Tuskegee, he often started the conversation the same way.

"I asked the very simple question for male and female: 'What part are you going to sing?'" he told CMT Insider's Allison DeMarcus. "And they all said, 'Your part, Lionel!' which means now I've got to find a new part for me! Are you kidding me?!"

Nevertheless, the good-natured singer-songwriter says the recording process was "magical from then on." And he certainly kept that magical feeling flowing for the TV special, ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert, airing Friday (April 13) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Among those joining him on the show are Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Rogers.

In this interview, Richie talks about his early ideas for Tuskegee, connecting with today's biggest country stars and his newfound desire to create his own music again.

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"Hands down, [this is the] best No. 1 party I've been to," Keith Urban declared Wednesday afternoon (April 11) as he stood beside Preston Brust, Chris Lucas and Jarren Johnston, the ecstatic writers of his latest hit, "You Gonna Fly."

Brust and Lucas also perform and record as the LoCash Cowboys.

Co-sponsored by the performance rights organizations BMI and ASCAP, the celebration was held at Chappy's restaurant in Nashville the day after it was announced that Urban has been invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Urban's delight at the party was sparked by the stories the three writers told about the excitement they felt as they watched their song climb the chart and of receiving congratulatory calls from the singer himself. They even tried to imitate Urban's Australian accent as they recalled his remarks.

Although the writers have had plenty of time to adjust to their song's success -- it spent two weeks atop the Billboard country songs chart in February and March -- they acted and sounded as giddy as if they had just heard the news.

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