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Spotlight: Ex-'Survivor' Star Chase Rice Debuts Big With 'Dirt Road Communion'

billboard.com Spend any amount of time with country newcomer Chase Rice, and you will no doubt be inspired by his infectious drive and confidence. And, he's got a lot of reasons to feel that way. The singer is opening for some … view details

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Taylor Swift Donates $4 Million to Country Hall of Fame

billboard.com Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she's donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continues. view details

Doug Dillard Dead: Bluegrass Banjo Great Dies at 75

theboot.com Banjo player and TV performer Doug Dillard, who gained fame for his appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show" with musical group the Dillards (known on the TV series as the "Darlings") has died … view details

Taylor Swift, 'Mean' -- 'Glee' Performance Video

theboot.com Things on FOX's hit show, "Glee," got pretty "Mean" last night (May 15). The tune, which earned Taylor Swift a No. 2 song last year, was sung by Puck (played by Mark Salling) and Coach Shannon … view details

Rascal Flatts' 'Changed' Album Goes Gold

theboot.com Rascal Flatts has struck gold again! The award-winning trio, comprised of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, have earned gold certification, signifying sales of more than half a million, for their latest … view details

Gary Allan, Country Throwdown Tour: Headliner Talks Pranks & Tourmates

theboot.com This week, Gary Allan is gearing up to throw down with some of his fellow country chart-toppers, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and Josh Thompson. The third annual Country Throwdown Tour kicks off Friday (May 18) in … view details

Jason Aldean Leads Country Songs, Luke Bryan and Brantley Gilbert Crack Top 10

billboard.biz Jason Aldean claims his seventh leader on Country Songs -- his first in almost a year -- as "Fly Over States" (Broken Bow) stacks 37.9 million impressions (up 2.4 million) and steps 2-1 on the audience … view details

Little Big Town Ride for a Cure Revs Up for T.J. Martell June 10

theboot.com Little Big Town will return as hosts for the 2012 Ride for a Cure on Sunday, June 10. It's the group's sixth consecutive year hosting the event, with proceeds benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation. view details

Glen Campbell Takes Alzheimer's Disease Fight to Capitol Hill

theboot.com In a call to action for the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease, legendary musician Glen Campbell visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday (May 15). The iconic entertainer, who disclosed his battle with the disease … view details

Lady Antebellum 'Prom' Raises Money for Tornado-Ravaged Indiana Town

theboot.com The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March. view details

Liberty Hill Auction Includes Items From Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw...

theboot.com Even if you can't get to Las Vegas to see Garth Brooks' intimate, one-man show in person, you can still capture a little of the magic and bring it home with you: The country superstar has donated a guitar he plays … view details

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Doug Dillard, Banjo Great Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 75

billboard.com The bluegrass, folk and country rock worlds are in mourning today with the death of banjo player Doug Dillard at the age of 75. A spokesman told AOL's country blog, The Boot, that Dillard died Wednesday in Nashville … view details