Topic: Brad Paisley

What 'Accidental Racist' says about evolution of Southern identity (+video)

The Brad Paisley song 'Accidental Racist' is an attempt to reconcile Southern pride with past racism and slavery. Southern music has returned to the theme repeatedly over the years.

'Accidental Racist': Brad Paisley and LL Cool J draw ire

'Accidental Racist' puts racial dialogue under a microscope, drawing criticism for its collaborators: country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J.

'Accidental Racist' shows Brad Paisley's not playing it safe

Brad Paisley's new album, 'Wheelhouse,' includes a song titled 'Accidental Racist.' 'Accidental Racist' follows a man with a Lynyrd Skynyrd shirt with a Confederate flag who is confronted by a Starbucks clerk about his choice in attire.

Miranda Lambert takes ACM top female vocalist award (+video)

Miranda Lambert won the female vocalist of the year award from the Academy of Country Music Sunday. Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton won best song of the year for "Over You."

Obama's second inauguration may be smaller, but will still sparkle

While the crowd attending President Barack Obama's second inauguration Jan. 21 is expected to be much smaller than four years ago, the event will certainly be a star-studded celebration. The first family will lead a festive parade and pop celebrities Beyonce and Katy Perry will preform.

Blake Shelton cleans up at CMA awards

Blake Shelton took home the CMA Entertainer of the Year, Best Male Vocalist, and "Song of the Year." Blake Shelton wrote "Over You" with his wife, Miranda Lambert.

Decoder Wire It's Malia Obama's birthday! Where's the party?

Today the eldest First Daughter turns 14. But it's not easy sharing a birthday with the United States.

Andy Griffith, beloved family TV actor, dies

Andy Griffith, who starred in family TV favorites "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died today at age 86. His career spanned more than 50 years, but he was best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor.

ACM Awards: Taylor Swift wins (again) for her music and her charity work (+video)

ACM Awards: Taylor Swift was relatively subdued after fans voted her the Academy of Country (ACM) Awards Entertainer of the Year. On Saturday, Michelle Obama awarded Taylor Swift The Big Help Award for her charity work.

Brad Paisley to release book on his musical heroes

The country star will discuss how he began playing guitar and who helped to make him the musician he is today.

The Voice recap: Dia Frampton won't back down in finale

'The Voice' early favorite was Javier Colon, but the three female finalists prove that they have earned their place on The Voice stage. Dia Frampton adds an original song to her already impressive iTunes collection.

Top Picks: Music from Sasquatch, Jennifer Lopez, Lord of the Rings, and more

Live recordings from the Sasquatch Music Festival, J-Lo and Marc Anthony look for talent in Latin America, Lord of the Rings returns to theaters, and more recommendations

Academy of Country Music Awards nominates reluctant Lambert

Academy of Country Music Awards: Miranda Lambert has been nominated entertainer of the year, but feels conflicted about the Academy of Country Music Awards nomination.

Carrie Underwood top winner at American Country Awards

Carrie Underwood, a Checotah, Okla., native, won her second country music artist of the year award of 2010 in Sin City on Monday night.

Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades

Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.

CMA Awards: Miranda Lambert is country's new queen

CMA Awards night was Miranda Lambert's night as the 2010 female vocalist, song of the year, album of the year, and video of the year. Blake Shelton, her finance also took home two top awards from the Country Music Association.

Top Picks: Robin Hood, 'Life' TV series, Memorial Day concert, and more recommendations

Early Hollywood renditions of Robin Hood on DVD for first time, 'Life' TV series narrated by Oprah Winfrey on DVD, National Memorial Day Concert airs on PBS May 30, and more top picks.

Jerry Seinfeld donates all proceeds from comedy show to Nashville flood relief

Jerry Seinfeld is donating the proceeds from a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center to assist flood relief victims

Breaking News: Michelle Obama gets new hairdo

Yee-haw!! Country music bands to perform at White House