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Will Smith Raps 'Fresh Prince' Theme with Jaden, Dances "Carlton" and "Apache" with Alfonso Ribiero

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:28:25 +0000

Granted, it's the beginning of Memorial Day weekend, but some things are simply too incredible to ignore. Guesting on BBC's 'The Graham Norton Show,' Hollywood icon Will Smith surprised the crowd with an impromptu performance of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' theme with his son Jaden Smith, DJed by Jazzy Jeff, but that wasn't the last of it, oh no! Carlton himself, Alfonso Ribiero, took the stage and the results are not unusual to be loved...by anyone.

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Blake Shelton Books Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Show With Help From a Few Friends

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:06 +0000

Native Oklahoman Blake Shelton moved quickly to organize a benefit concert for his home state and the town of Moore, which was battered by a deadly tornado on Monday (May 20).

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Darius Rucker, 'True Believers' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:36 +0000

Darius Rucker sings with more energy than a nuclear power plant, but his new album 'True Believers' is safer than solar power. He captures the spirit of his live show -- one of the best in the business -- on each of the 12 tracks, but one yearns for for something unique and unexpected.

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Miranda Lambert Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Old Horse

Christina Vinson — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000

There is no one in the country music industry that is more known for their love of animals than Miranda Lambert. It seems that she's always rescuing furry friends from ditches or picking up strays that cross her path. That's why the recent loss of her beloved horse is so sad and has completely broken the singer's heart.

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Who are The Henningsen's? [VIDEO]

JD Collins — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:12 +0000

We play the Henningsens every day on Kickin' Country. We thought you might want to know more about their 'family band.'

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Jason Aldean Calls on Fans to Help Decide His Next Single

Christina Vinson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:14 +0000

Jason Aldean has decided to 'take a little ride' on the wild side and let his fans help decide the next single from his hit record 'Night Train.' With ten No. 1 songs under his belt, he's hoping those who know best will be able to choose his next hit.

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Conan O'Brien Bitterly Teaches Taylor Swift What 22 Is Really Like

Megan Pacella — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:06 +0000

The lyrics to Taylor Swift's hit song make 22 sound like a darn good time. Lots of late-night hangouts, dreaming of the future, acting silly with friends -- what more could you want? Unfortunately, the reality for most is that early 20s aren't nearly as fun as they look in the '22' music video -- and Conan O'Brien takes issue with Swift's gross misrepresentation.

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Pistol Annies Draw From Real Life, Marriage for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:58 +0000

Pistol Annies have just released their second album, titled 'Annie Up,' and in a new interview, the critically acclaimed country music trio talk about how their real lives helped shape the music they've made this time around.

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Toby Keith Heads Home to Oklahoma, Surveys Damage From Deadly Tornado

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:00:46 +0000

Toby Keith only recently got back into the United States after his latest USO tour, and was actually in Moore, Oklahoma right before the deadly tornado struck on Monday (May 20), but left for Nashville to record new music just hours before it touched down. When he heard about the wreckage and devastation the storm caused, he returned to his hometown the next day, ready to help and assess the damage.

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Blake Shelton and NBC Organizing Benefit Concert for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:22 +0000

Country star and 'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton is teaming with NBC to organize a benefit for victims who were struck by the deadly tornado that devastated his home state of Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) -- and he's calling on some famous friends to help out.

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