Taylor Swift wins Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of County Music Awards while a couple marries onstage.
Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert scored early wins Sunday night as county music stars aligned in Las Vegas, vying for top honors at the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Singing sensation Adele continued rolling in the prizes at the Brit Awards in London, but she made headlines Wednesday for something else: she gave the middle finger when she was cut off during the live broadcast.
A look at what stars are wearing on the 2012 Grammy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles.
With nothing more than a piano, a little black dress and a microphone, Adele rouses crowds using her emotions and her voice.
You might think you have all the answers to the 2012 Grammys -- who's nominated, who's gonna win, who's gonna perform, who's gonna make awkward banter with LL Cool J, who's gonna make an overt pass at the newly single Katy Perry -- but trust us, there are still more questions than there are answers.
Adele's vocal cords have healed from surgery in November, allowing the 23-year-old British songstress to perform on the Grammys stage next month, she and the Recording Academy confirmed Tuesday.
Taylor Swift gets a chance to extend her reign as the Academy of Country Music's entertainer of the year, but she's competing with four-time winner Kenny Chesney and nominees Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.
Even though Kanye West walked off with the most Grammy nominations Wednesday night, the chatter backstage was all about Adele.
The biggest stars in music tell CNN how it feels to be nominated for the 54th annual Grammy Awards.
The rapper plays the piano, eats bugs and stirs up controversy
Christina Aguilera tumbled, Bob Dylan strained to be heard and Lady Gaga turned up in an egg costume -- just one of the many memorable moments from the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.
Millions of television screens reverted to black and white for a few minutes Sunday night as the 53rd annual Grammy Awards turned off the color for Bruno Mars.
From Alicia Keys to Sade, which artist was overlooked at this year's Grammy nominations
The first-ever American Country Awards, decided by fans, help continue the winning year for women
CNN's Denise Quan goes behind the scenes with the Grammy nominees.
The rapper nabs 10 nods, while the country trio and Lady Gaga earn six
Riding the strength of his "Recovery" album, rapper Eminem nabbed 10 Grammy nominations when nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday night.
The folks that bring us the Grammys kick off their 10-week countdown to the awards show with an hour-long television special Wednesday night.
"I can't stop smiling," says the 16-year-old, who picked up four awards
A look at some of the highlights from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
The next round of CMA nods will be announced on Wednesday
The best new artist nominee poses with a Moonman - and readies a promo for the awards show
Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Ke$ha and Katy Perry are also vying for MTV's Moonman
"I'm even more proud it's an unlucky number," says the happy megastar
After criticism of Swift's Grammy singing, the country veteran calls her a role model and a "dazzling performer"
The teen star texted and called Nicole Richie, Britney Spears and other stars to donate items
From winners to performances, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards didn't disappoint.
The most memorable moment of the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday may be the onstage appearance of Michael Jackson's two eldest children to accept their father's lifetime achievement award.
Winning four Grammy Awards in a single night would be memorable for any artist. For Taylor Swift, Sunday was all the more special as it was a historic night for Nashville music.
On a record night for Music City, Swift says her best-album win was "a beautiful, beautiful surprise"
Beyoncé, Kings of Leon and the Black Eyed Peas also win big at Sunday's telecast
Keep up with the winners in all the major categories
Country music singer Taylor Swift celebrates after winning the Grammy for album of the year.
Prince Michael and Paris Jackson accept their late father's Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys
Forget Russell Brand - see who Perry was excited to hang with at the award show
Taylor Swift won the biggest Grammy of the night, album of the year for her CD "Fearless."
Beyoncé earned four awards - and Carrie Underwood and Maxwell also claim trophies before the live telecast
"Katherine and I are the ones that has initiated their participation," he says
Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Keith Urban are all expected to let loose
The singer joins her fiancé at a charity fundraiser for their first red carpet as a couple
Best New Artist?
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In a special CNN/Recording Academy project, CNN's Brooke Anderson talks fresh faces in a pre-GRAMMYS debate.
A planned tribute to Michael Jackson at the upcoming 52nd annual Grammy Awards will feature the first-ever 3-D performance on an awards show.
The tribute will also star Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and others
The Grammy stage is set for a redux of one of the most infamous moments in music award show history when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech after a win over Beyonce at September's MTV awards show.
Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill talks about the group's four Grammy nominations.
The Grammy nominee expresses her gratitude for what's taking place this month
Nine-time winner Norah Jones is also on the program, as are Justin Beiber and Josh Duhamel
Plus: Vote on who will be next year's best new artist
Plus: Vote on which star you'd love to watch the Grammys with - and who should quit blogging
Plus: Vote on who should get album of the year and who should join Lady Gaga on stage
The legendary entertainer - and Grammy nominee - will be unable to attend the awards
In a blog post, the rapper shows he's emerged from the Taylor Swift debacle with self-confidence intact
The stage is set for megawatt-star performances at the Jan. 31 telecast
The singer, with eight nominations, will be highly visible at the Jan. 31 event
With a history of unconventional pairings, here are the acts PEOPLE would love to see perform together this year
The music awards enlist the artist behind the Obama "Hope" illustration to publicize the event
The frontman shares his (and his kids') reaction to the group's best new artist nomination
The singer's "The Climb" will be replaced by Karen O's "All Is Love"
The people you admire have heroes too. This year, we reach out to former Blue Ribbon Panel members, as well as performers and presenters who appeared at our 2007 and 2008 "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" shows, to tell us about the people and causes that inspire them.
Half the duo, Katie White, overdid it with the sit-ups as she starts getting red-carpet ready
The singer dishes on her past with Lady Gaga and about first hearing she got a Grammy nod
Up for six awards with the Black Eyed Peas, he still remembers the 2005 telecast
The country singer says her eight nominations were far beyond her expectations
Is the stage set for another showdown with Kanye West? But look out for Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas
Music critic Chuck Arnold looks back at the year's releases - and picks the likely honorees
The "Poker Face" singer is ineligible for the newcomer award, which will be announced Wednesday
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert discusses his much talked about performance on the American Music Awards.
The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Stars on the red carpet for Rosie's Broadway Extravaganza talk about Adam Lambert and his performance at the AMAs.
Plus: A glammed-out Adam Lambert triggers a Twitter debate over his suggestive show-closing performance
From J.Lo to Rihanna, keep an eye on the stars as they head inside the American Music Awards
She looks like Rock 'n' Roll Barbie -- cascading blonde locks, cute little upturned nose, a cherry red electric guitar she calls "Pepper." Then she rips into the solo from "Beat It."
A Blue Ribbon Panel of distinguished leaders and humanitarians -- including Gen. Colin Powell, Whoopi Goldberg and Sir Elton John -- has selected 2009's Top 10 CNN Heroes.
The country singer and late pop star also both vie to be named artist of the year
If Taylor Swift has any lingering insecurities after the Kanye West incident at the MTV Video Music Awards, the six nominations she received for the American Music Awards should clear those right up.
Paula Abdul explains why Michael Jackson deserves to be nominated for an American Music Award.
But America's favorite amphibian hints he'd like a date with Taylor Swift
CNN's Josh Levs shows photos from Patrick Swayze's life and career, and reactions from some of his fans.
Kate Gosselin finally opened up about her marriage in her second appearance as a guest co-host on "The View," but the reality of "Jon & Kate" was far from the only topic. The show also addressed the death of Patrick Swayze and the Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident, the latter with Swift herself.
The reaction to Kanye West's hijacking of the microphone from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards came quickly and unequivocally.
Sunday night's "2009 MTV Video Music Awards" will feature a personal tribute from Janet Jackson to her late brother, MTV said.
Spears and the host of this year's show send subliminal messages in a new spot for MTV
The country star looks to the pop star for inspiration as she prepares for her first VMA performance
After 20 years, the country duo say "it's just time" to split - after one more tour
The "Single Ladies" and "Poker Face" singers will face off for video of the year
Congratulations to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga!
The singer is ready to rock at MTV's big awards show on Sept. 13
The country star is the first artist confirmed to appear at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards hosted by Russell Brand
Music producer Phil Spector was sentenced Friday to the maximum sentence of 19 years to life for the murder six years ago of actress Lana Clarkson.
Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Def Leppard will also perform
After about 30 hours of deliberation, a jury on Monday convicted music producer Phil Spector of second-degree murder in the death of actress Lana Clarkson more than six years ago.
Phil Spector is found guilty of second-degree murder. Both sides speak out on the decision.
• Before winning album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards,
Taylor Swift caused a stir at TAO Asian Bistro, where the starlet
dined with her mother, band and crew. The group arranged a special dinner at
the hot spot, and Swift, in a black dress and silver heels, enjoyed
signature items from the menu. She also met David Spade, who popped
over to say hi after dining nearby. Also dining at the restaurant while in
town for the weekend: Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. (See more stars celebrating at the ACMs!)
Heidi Newfield doesn't need a "Trick Pony" to land five Academy of Country Music nominations. CNN's Denise Quan reports.
He scoops up video and duet awards ahead of Sunday's show
The star will sing from her Hanna Montana soundtrack on the April 5 show
Plus, performers at the awards show will include Tim McGraw and Rascall Flatts
Robert Plant has a "Whole Lotta Love" for his Grammy-winning collaboration with Alison Krauss. CNN's Denise Quan has more.
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