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12 New Albums Coming in Early Summer 2012
With summer almost here and the mercury rising, let's dip into a freshly-filled pool of country albums. They're always good for some much-needed relief.

Scotty McCreery Returning to American Idol
Scotty McCreery will return to American Idol next week for the show's season 11 finale.

OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood: "Now I'm Carrie and Mike"
Nothing says you're a married woman more than a gift enclosure card.

Glen Campbell to Be Grand Marshal at CMA Music Festival Parade
Glen Campbell will serve as grand marshal of the eighth annual CMA Music Festival kick-off parade taking place June 6 in downtown Nashville.

OFFSTAGE: Kenny Chesney's Body's a Temple
What? No greasy cheeseburgers and cheap cigarettes?

OFFSTAGE: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Disagree During Oprah Interview
I know, I know. Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher appear to be the perfect couple.

Around the Web: Miranda Lambert Shied Away From Nashville
Miranda Lambert worried about not measuring up in Music City.

NASHVILLE SKYLINE: How Elvis Presley and Other Superstars Became Zombies
The recent use of the so-called Tupac Hologram to seemingly bring him back to life has stirred up much discussion.

Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies at 63
Singer-songwriter Donna Summer, best known for '70s hits such as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "I Feel Love," died Thursday (May 17) in Florida at age 63 following a battle with cancer.

Lady Antebellum's Prom Event Raises $285,000
Lady Antebellum's prom-themed event Wednesday night (May 16) in Louisville, Ky., raised more than $285,000 for Henryville, Ind., a community recovering from devastating tornadoes last year.

Taylor Swift Pledges $4 Million to Country Music Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has pledged $4 million to fund a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.

OFFSTAGE: Why Carrie Underwood Is a Keith Urban Fan
Carrie Underwood loves Keith Urban's music. And, really, who doesn't?

OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift's Latest Co-Writer
Who is this Ed Sheeran, anyway?

OFFSTAGE: Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground's "No Hurry" Vibe
When I watch Zac Brown Band's "No Hurry" video, which I have over and over, I can't help but think about the summer camp Brown is building.

Doug Dillard, Influential Banjo Player, Dies at Age 75
Doug Dillard, a virtuoso banjo player who gained his greatest national recognition as a member of the fictional Darling family on The Andy Griffith Show, died Wednesday (May 16) at a Nashville hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 75.

Lee Brice Joins Songwriters to Salute Success of "A Woman Like You"
"There's something validating about your first real win,"

Taylor Swift Named Most Influential by Forbes
Taylor Swift ranked 11th on a list of the most 100 influential celebrities published by Forbes.com on Wednesday (May 16).

OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert's Not Sorry
The fact that there are 15 things Miranda Lambert will never apologize for isn't really news. But still, this Self magazine story is pretty revealing.

Country Throwdown Tour Begins Friday
The third annual Country Throwdown tour begins Friday (May 18) in Gulfport, Miss.

Music Seen: Casey James Performs in Nashville
Newcomer Casey James got his start on American Idol, but he's winning over fans by playing clubs and festivals across the country.

OFFSTAGE: Nine Minutes With Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean had just been turkey hunting at Luke Bryan's farm last week.

IBMA Awards Show Will Move to Raleigh, N.C.
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) will relocate their annual World of Bluegrass Week to Raleigh, N.C., for three years starting in 2013.

OFFSTAGE: Tim McGraw: "By God, That's Country"
Tim McGraw started his country music education when was only 5.

Around the Web: Lady Antebellum Go "Dancing Away" to Prom
Lady Antebellum prepare tornado ravaged school for a night to remember.

Pat Green Takes It Easy on New Album
Pat Green simply wanted to have fun when he recorded Songs We Wish We'd Written II.

OFFSTAGE: The Best Gift for Miranda Lambert's Anniversary
The traditional gift to celebrate a couple's one-year anniversary is paper. And if I was Blake Shelton, I know exactly what I would have given Miranda Lambert.

Willie Nelson's Heroes Leads New Releases
Willie Nelson's new album Heroes leads the list of new country releases on Tuesday (May 15).

Around the Web: Carrie Underwood Invites Oprah Over
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher give first interview to Oprah.

Rascal Flatts' Changed Certified Gold
Rascal Flatts' latest album, Changed, has been certified gold for shipments of 500,000 units.

OFFSTAGE: Open the Show at Canada's Capital Hoedown
Taylor Swift only has one show on her tour calendar so far this year. It's in Ottawa, Canada, at the Capital Hoedown.

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