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The pair's 'Cruise' boasts the longest reign for a song by a duo in the chart's history. Plus, George Strait tallies his record-extending 25th No. 1 on Top Country Albums and Darius Rucker crowns Country Airplay

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

Toby Keith says his hometown of Moore, Okla. will bounce back after a massive tornado ravaged the Oklahoma City suburb, killing at least 91 people, including 20 children.

Though each of his two previous country albums hit No. 1, Darius Rucker says he feels his third -- "True Believers," which comes out May 21 -- is the most important of the bunch.

Country icon George Strait is heading for a No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200 chart next week with his new album, "Love Is Everything." Meanwhile, Demi Lovato's fourth studio effort, "Demi," is aiming for a No. 3 bow. According to industry sources, the albums are projected to sell about 120,000 and 110,000, respectively, by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, May 19.

With the 2013 Billboard Music Awards rapidly approaching, we caught up with BBMA finalists The Band Perry to help recount the incredible high points, new discoveries and memorable moments that caught their ears during the past 12 months.