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Randy Houser’s one-year-old son West just celebrated his first Christmas and like most babies…wasn’t sure what to think of it!  He seemed to be more interested in the wrapping paper than the presents!  The new year brings new music for Randy Houser fans, with his latest single “How Country Feels” and his third album hitting stores January 22^nd.

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Need a little Keith Urban fix before American Idol premieres next week?  Perfect!  He makes an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight on NBC.  The premiere of American Idol is January 16^th on Fox.   

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Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes made the cut for this year’s official Grammy’s Album.  The 2013 Grammy Nominees album will feature Taylor's hit, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and Hunter’s #1 single, “Wanted”.  Pick it up in stores January 22^nd.  Then watch the 55^th Annual Grammy Awards February 10^th on CBS.

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Taylor Swift won Favorite Country Artist for the third consecutive year at last night’s People’s Choice Awards.  Other country artists that picked up nominations, but didn’t receive an award include Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw.

CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton has a brand new song on the radio!  It’s called “Sure Be Cool If You Did”.  The song tells the story about the moment you fall for a new flame.  And while no plans have been announced, it’s expected to be the lead single from a new studio album.  Give it a listen by clicking the box above...

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Taylor Swift is among the first set of announced performers on the upcoming Grammy Awards.  No word yet on what Taylor will perform.  The Grammy’s will air live from Los Angeles February 10^th.