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• Lee Brice Ending 2012 on a Very High Note

  In Music News / 19 December 2012

  

  Lee Brice is ending 2012 with a bang as his latest #1 hit, “Hard to Love,” picks up a platinum certification for a million paid downloads. The follow-up single, “I Drive Your Truck,” is also shaping up to be Lee’s fastest rising-single ever. Lee says, “I can’t think of a better way to end the year than this. I’m floored by the support of my friends at country radio and my fans who continue to believe in me…can’t wait for 2013!” The good news keeps coming for Lee, with New York Times music critic Jon Caramanica naming the singer’s Hard… Read more

• Reba, Miranda Lambert and More Taking Part in Recording Academy’s Artist Interview Series on Twitter

  In Music News / 19 December 2012

  

  Reba, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans and Kelly Clarkson are taking part in a Twitter Q&A among female artists as part of The Recording Academy’s Artist Interview Series. The ongoing conversation continues now through December 20.  You can see the complete transcription at Twitter.com/TwitterMusic. Sheryl Crow and newcomer RaeLynn are also taking part in the Twitter conversation, designed to build anticipation for the 55th Annual Grammy awards, happening Sunday, February 10 in Los Angeles. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio

• Little Big Town Performing "Pontoon" on "The X Factor" Wednesday Night

  In Music News / 19 December 2012

  

  Little Big Town is capping off their incredible 2012 with a performance of “Pontoon” on The X Factor Wednesday night. The group will sing their #1 hit with finalist Tate Stevens on the first part of this season’s finale on Fox. The show starts at 8 p.m. ET. Looking forward to 2013, Little Big Town will kick off The Tornado Tour on January 31 in Murray, KY with special guests David Nail and Kacey Musgraves. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio

• Taylor Swift Headed to Sunny Australia This Holiday Season

  In Music News / 19 December 2012

  

  Taylor Swift will enjoy some summer weather this holiday season while promoting her new album, Red, in Australia. “It’s gonna be non-stop sun,” Taylor says.  “So it will be weird to have a tan around Christmas but I’m really excited about it.” Taylor ended up spending Thanksgiving in Tokyo this year due to her hectic schedule, so this trip Down Under is no big deal. Taylor says, “You just roll with the punches.  You just go, ‘Oh ok, we’re gonna go to Australia around Christmas time.  Not gonna be snowy.  It’s gonna be 85 degrees.’  You know what?  I think… Read more

• Conn. School Shooting: First 2 Funerals Held for Jack Pinto and Noah Pozner

  In National News / 18 December 2012

  

  (NEWTOWN, Conn.) — Visibly shaken attendees exiting the funeral Monday for 6-year-old Noah Pozner, one of 20 children killed in the Connecticut school massacre last week, said they were touched by a story that summed up the first-grader best. His mother, Veronique, would often tell him how much she loved him and he’d respond: “Not as much as I [love] you,” said a New York man who attended the funeral but was not a member of the family. Noah’s family had been scheduled to greet the public before the funeral service began at 1 p.m. at the Abraham L. Green… Read more

• Harry Styles’ Pal Says He’s Fallen for Taylor Swift "in a Big Way"

  In Music News / 18 December 2012

  

  One Direction‘s Harry Styles and Taylor Swift may not be talking publicly about their romance, but that isn’t stopping one of Harry’s buddies from blabbing about it.  British deejay Nick Grimshaw, who is said to be close to Harry, tells the U.K. paper The Mirror that Harry’s head over heels for Taylor. “Harry really likes Taylor; he’s fallen for her in a big way,” Grimshaw told the paper.  “At first I wasn’t sure if the relationship was a real one but I talk to him a lot and it seems to be that she’s the one –- for now, anyway.” … Read more

• Gay Marine Proposes to Boyfriend at White House

  In National News / 18 December 2012

  

  (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Phelps made history Saturday at the home of his commander in chief. The 35-year-old active-duty officer proposed to his boyfriend, Ben Schock, 26, in the Grand Foyer of the White House at the end of a holiday tour. It’s believed to be the first time two gay men have gotten engaged inside the White House, and a first for an active-duty member of the U.S. military.  A transgender man proposed to his partner in the East Room earlier this year. “Our first date was to the White House, so I wanted to propose… Read more