“American Idol” who? Fox to launch new singing competition, “The Four”

Frank Micelotta/FOXFox clearly isn’t taking its loss of American Idol to ABC lying down: the network is launching a brand-new singing competition. The show, called The Four, starts with four finalists who’ve been chosen by the show’s yet-to-be-named panel of music industry experts.  Each singer will then defend his or her spot by trying to …

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Lady A's Charles Kelley gets a busted lip, gets in trouble with mom

ABC/Paula LoboLady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley is having a tough — if somewhat hilarious — Tuesday. “Ward busted my lip this morning with his beach bucket!” he tweeted, referring to his nearly eighteen-month-old son. “Can I call that domestic violence?” After Charles’ mom saw the injury in his Instagram stories, she assumed he had a fever blister. “That is from not …

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Let the trash talk begin: Blake Shelton signs up Rascal Flatts, sizes up his competition on “The Voice”

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCRascal Flatts will be hanging out in Hollywood with Blake Shelton this fall: the hit-making trio serves as advisors for Team Blake on the upcoming thirteenth season of The Voice. And while NBC’s hit reality show doesn’t return until September 25th, it’s never too early for Blake to start trash-talking his competitors…jokingly, of course. “When …

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Brett Eldredge takes “The Long Way” with new single

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleJust days after releasing his self-titled third album, Brett Eldredge is ready with a new single. You can hear the Illinois native sing “The Long Way” Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “‘The Long Way’ is a look into what I want to find in love,” the admittedly single Eldredge says. “It’s about getting …

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Is Keith Urban about to pull the “Ripcord” on new music?

Capitol NashvilleWhat’s next for Keith Urban after Ripcord? With the Australian superstar currently in the studio working on new music, it seems likely we’ll soon find out. Last week, Keith’s duet with Carrie Underwood on “The Fighter” became the fifth #1 from Ripcord, meaning every single from the album has gone to the top of the charts. That’s a career first …

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That's a lot of “big butts”: Joe Nichols and Sir Mix-A-Lot rack up 5 million views and counting

BBR Music Group Have you checked out Joe Nichols’ video of “Baby Got Back,” starring none other than the song’s creator, Sir Mix-A-Lot? If so, you’re certainly not the only one. So far, the clip’s racked up more than five million views since it went live on YouTube and Facebook a week ago.  The clip for the countrified remake of Mix-A-Lot’s …

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Donna Bucher appointed 1st Circuit Magistrate Judge

Presiding Judge Steven Jensen is pleased to announce that Attorney Donna Bucher from Mitchell has been appointed as a Magistrate Judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit, filling the seat open due to the appointment of Judge Gordon Swanson as Circuit Judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit. Donna Bucher grew up in Milbank, SD and went to …

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Cole Swindell confesses he may not go “Down Home” this fall

ABC/Image Group LA When summer ends and fall approaches, it typically means Cole Swindell is readying a new Down Home Sessions EP for his fans. But this year, the man who’s nearing #1 with “Flatliner” isn’t so sure. “I wish I didn’t have to think about that, cause that’s a tough topic right now,” he confesses. “We’re kinda right …

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Vegas or bust: FGL takes a “Smooth” trip to Sin City in new video

BMLG RecordsIf you’re up for a late night hang with FGL, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley already have one on the books. Florida Georgia Line will drop by Late Night Seth Meyers on Wednesday, August 16, and it’s a fair bet they’ll do their latest single, “Smooth.” You can catch the show at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC. You can also check …

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Carrie Underwood's “work husband” gives a shout-out to her real one

Bob D’Amico/CMAA day after Carrie Underwood’s husband Mike Fisher announced his retirement from the NHL, he’s getting some love from Brad Paisley. “Thank you for your leadership, inspiration, and talent in our community…” Brad shared on Instagram Friday, along with a pic of Mike on the ice for the Nashville Predators. “Excellent hockey player and captain. Best of luck to him …

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