The Music City Minute ...

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Kelly Clarkson has been added to the list of performers at this weekend’s Grammy Awards.  When it comes to making music…Kelly is having a hard time choosing between country and pop. She points out that she's spent the last ten years recording both pop and country songs - and she'll continue to do so!

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Remember Tate Stevens, who won the second season of The X Factor?  Not only did the win land him a big record deal, but as part of a sponsorship with Pepsi, he gets to debut the video for his new song “Holler If You’re With Me” during the Grammy Awards.  The 55^th Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday on CBS.

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Blake Shelton will be making an appearance on Reba’s new TV show, Malibu Country.  He’ll play Reba’s brother in an upcoming episode.  Malibu Country airs Friday nights at 8:30 on ABC.

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Hollywood Week on American Idol kicks into gear tonight, and former winner Carrie Underwood will be tuning in to see new hopefuls on her old stomping ground.  American Idol airs tonight at 8 PM on FOX.  Carrie says you never know exactly what the judges are expecting.  She also points out that the year she was on the show...she's more than sure they WERE NOT looking for a little country girl from Oklahoma!

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Brantley Gilbert’s entourage seems to keep on growing!  He's already got not one...but TWO security people.  And he points out that he and his band have been together for years.

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Taylor Swift has landed the coveted opening performance slot at this year’s Grammy Awards.  She’s up for three Grammy’s, including Record of the Year.  The 55^th Annual Grammy Awards airs Sunday at 8 PM on CBS.