Country Music News

Gretchen Wilson is taking in some professional bull riding as she continues her club tour. The singer turned in a rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at the PBR event in Kansas City, Missouri last Saturday night.

Little Big Town is now a little bigger. The group's Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook have become parents with the birth of their first child. People.com says Fairchild delivered a boy Friday in Nashville, and they've named their little bundle of joy Elijah Dylan Westbrook.

The Oak Ridge Boys have been tapped for a new award. The group is slated to receive the SGMS President's Honor at the Southern Gospel Music Guild's upcoming Harmony Honors. The award recognizes the group both for their lengthy and successful career, and for their contributions to Southern gospel music.

Billy Ray Cyrus is apparently not very believable as his own daughter's father. At least that's what those behind the Golden Raspberry Awards think. They've given the singer and actor his latest award, and it's one Cyrus might not be particularlyproud of.

T Bone Burnett now has an Oscar. The singer-songwriter got the nod for Best Original Song "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)," which he penned with Ryan Bingham for the film "Crazy Heart." While Burnett joined Bingham on stage to accept their award during ABC's broadcast of the event, he admitted that he wasn't feeling well so Bingham did the talking.

Brad Paisley wants to see the video footage of his stage fall. The country star ended his "American Saturday Night" tour with a bang -- literally -- as he took a tumble during the encore of his show Saturday night in Charleston, South Carolina.

While Danny Gokey launched his career as an "American Idol" finalist," the singer says his journey started much closer to home. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin native credits his dad for giving him the courage he needed to pursue his dream.

Is there a new man in Julianne Hough's life? People.com says the singer has been seen recently with comedian Dane Cook. Last Saturday Hough was on hand when Cook took the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, and an unnamed source says following his performance he went to Hough's table and, quote, "kissed her, and they quickly left together.

Country newcomer Matt Kennon says he's eagerly awaiting the release of his EP "The Call." The singer says he believes it provides an accurate introduction, noting, quote, "I think these three songs will give people a pretty good sense of what I'm all about.

Gloriana is continually learning and growing. The group's Mike Gossin says the band is never satisfied with what they're presently doing, but they're always striving to improve their performance. Gossin attributes Gloriana's success to their determination and desire to become a tighter band, and these days the group is getting plenty of opportunities to hone their skills.