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Country music legend George Jones died on Friday at a Nashville hospital a week after falling ill with a fever and irregular blood pressure, a representative has confirmed. He was 81.

Tim McGraw is gearing up for his "Two Lanes Of Freedom" tour, which kicks off a week from today in Birmingham, Ala. At a press conference yesterday at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena following a rehearsal, the Big Machine recording artist said he couldn't wait for fans to hear what he's got in store for them.

Currington threatened bodily harm to a man in his 70s

Following her elimination last week, Billboard caught up with Janelle Arthur who was still in shock about making the top 5, "especially given the caliber of female talent this year." Arthur discussed her plans for making music after Idol, revealed that she’d like to bring roots country back, and addressed whether or not Nicki Minaj returned her boots.

With a new album just out, Steve Earle is also getting ready to revisit what he calls "one of the most important period of my career."