Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Kellie Pickler gets a well-deserved break while her husband Kyle Jacobs and GAC’s Storme Warren celebrate with her Mirror Ball trophy, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert reflect on Moore, Oklahoma, Brad Paisley isn’t impressed with his Nashville appearance and Chris Young mans the grill pre-show. Here are our picks for this week’s Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week:

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/kelliepickler.

Kellie Pickler – KelliePickler: After a crazy 3 months its nap time w/my 3 babies. #puppylove

Carrie Underwood – CarrieUnderwood: Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen…it doesn’t change how devastating it is when something does happen. #pray

Miranda Lambert – MirandaLambert: Sometime I feel helpless. I hope that if we can bring awareness through music that we did and will continue to do so. #PrayForOklahoma

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/stormewarren.

Storme Warren – StormeWarren: @kelliepickler ‘s hubby @kylecjacobs and me with Kellie’s trophy ball. Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Carrie Underwood wrapped her Blown Away Tour in Abbottsford, BC Thursday night with a one million dollar donation to the American Red Cross for disaster relief. The charitable contribution comes from the tour’s concert proceeds. While the charitable component was established when the tour launched in the spring of 2012, it has a very personal meaning for Carrie now, following the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

“I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness,” she said.  “With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornadoes.” Continue Reading

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Toby Keith photo courtesy of Show Dog-Universal Music.

In the wake of the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, country stars, many of whom are from Oklahoma, are offering their thoughts and prayers. Toby Keith grew up in the town of Moore and was deeply affected by the storm.

“This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in,” he said. “I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends in Moore. My heart and prayers go to those that have lost so much. But Moore is strong and we will persevere. God be with you all.”

Carrie Underwood, from Checotah, Oklahoma, sent her thoughts and prayers through Twitter. “I’m thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight,” she wrote.

Reba, born and raised in McAlester, Oklahoma, also took to Twitter to offer her support. “All my prayers go out to the folks in Oklahoma dealing with these tornados. Stay safe everyone!!!!” she tweeted.

Blake Shelton, a native Oklahoman, and wife Miranda Lambert who now calls Oklahoma home, sent well wishes through Twitter. “Just landed in LA and hearing about all the tornados in Oklahoma right now… Get somewhere safe!!!” Blake tweeted. “Pray. That’s all we can do. Pray for peace for Oklahoma,” Miranda wrote. Continue Reading

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Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride celebrate anniversaries, Reba reveals the fate of Malibu Country, Thompson Square struggles with down time and Brett Eldredge reveals his weakness. Here are our picks for this week’s Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week:

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/martinamcbride.

Martina McBride – MartinaMcBride: 25 years ago today I married my best friend. And he still is. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. I love you John McBride!

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Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/kennychesney.

Kenny Chesney – KennyChesney: The #NoShoesNation tour at @cowboysstadium tonight.

Miranda Lambert – MirandaLambert: And…. 3 years ago today @blakeshelton asked me to marry him. Pretty great moment in my life. I really like him!

Blake Shelton – BlakeShelton: Hey @mirandalambert…. Happy Anniversary pretty baby.

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Carrie Underwood photo courtesy of Schmidt Relations.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will launch the exhibition Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour on June 5. The exhibit, which features original costumes, custom accessories, set pieces, a tribute to Carrie’s fans and much more, will run through November 10.

“Carrie Underwood’s dynamic ‘Blown Away Tour’—starring her peerless powerhouse vocals and featuring amazing special effects including a tornado— has been entertaining music fans around the globe,” Museum Director Kyle Young said. “It’s easy to see why she was Pollstar’s 2012 top female country touring artist.  Touring has always been a key element connecting music artists with their fans; those interactions help forge and strengthen the artist-fan relationship, and this exhibit speaks to that. Continue Reading

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Kellie Pickler photo by Kristin Barlowe, courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media.

Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban, as well as Lennon and Maisy Stella from ABC’s Nashville are all set to perform as the Grand Ole Opry kicks off its CMA Music Festival Week with two star-studded shows on June 4. Lee Brice and Tyler Farr will perform earlier in the afternoon during an Opry Plaza Party.

Other Opry performances during CMA Music Festival include the celebration of Carrie Underwood’s 5^th anniversary as an Opry member on June 7. Mel Tillis and Charley Pride plus many more are also set for the June lineup. Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood on the set of her video for “Two Black Cadillacs.” Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Carrie Underwood remains at No. 1 with “Two Black Cadillacs” on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week with Thompson Square and Miranda Lambert rounding out the Top 3. New videos from Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge and Tate Stevens make their Top 20 debut!

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Plus, Brett Eldredge and his mom Robin joined host Nan Kelley at Arrington Vineyards just outside of Nashvillle in honor of Mother’s Day. They chatted about Brett’s upcoming debut album, his latest single “Don’t Ya,” and helped out with the wine making process. Check times for re-airs »

And don’t forget, you could win $20,000 in our Top 20 for $20,000 Sweepstakes! Enter daily and watch Top 20 for the answer to this week’s trivia question to be entered to win our weekly $5,000 drawing!

Want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews? Head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit our Top 20 section »

This Week’s Chart:

1. Carrie Underwood – “Two Black Cadillacs”
2. Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
3. Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
4. Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
5. Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
6. Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”
7. Taylor Swift – “22”
8. Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel”
9. Jason Aldean – “1994”
10. The Band Perry – “DONE” Continue Reading

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Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Pistol Annies celebrate, Kip Moore has some fun with Florida Georgia Line’s new single, “Round Here,” Martina McBride shares a family moment and Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman dine before Keith sits in with The Rolling Stones. Here are our picks for this week’s Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week:

Pistol Annies photo courtesy of Twitter.com/mirandalambert

Miranda Lambert – MirandaLambert: Yes.. That’s right folks! Pistol Annies officially have a GOLD album! What a great week! #annieup

Carrie Underwood – CarrieUnderwood: Goodness gracious! From now on, any time I say I have good news, I’m going to have to follow it up with the hashtag #NoImNotPregnant sheesh!

Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys – JoeBonsall: “Walgreens “What is your relationship to Mary?” “I do whatever she says!” “Husband then?”

Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/KipMooreMusic

Kip Moore - KipMooreMusic: @FLAGALine that’s how we dry round here Continue Reading

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The perfect country song, according to David Allan Coe’s hilarious classic “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” requires that you refer to trains, trucks, prison, gettin’ drunk and – of course – mama. By those standards, none of these songs are perfect, but they’re all at least very good at paying homage to Mom as we slide into Mother’s Day.

It’s probably not the definitive list – you could argue that others, such as Merle Haggard’s “Mama’s Hungry Eyes” – belong here, but it’s good enough to give you a full-bodied picture of your mom, my mom, somebody’s mom.

In no particular order, here are 20 country songs – and one bonus title – for moms everywhere:

“Mama’s Song,” Carrie Underwood (2010) – A rolling music bed and Carrie’s own romantic storyline with hockey player Mike Fisher form the backdrop for a song that shows a mother just what a great job she’s done. She parented a daughter who picks the right kind of partner.

“The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,” Glen Campbell with Steve Wariner (1987) – “There ought to be a hall of fame for mamas.” Well, there’s not, but there is this nifty little duet built around the psychologies of birth, breast feeding and teaching life lessons.

“Mama Don’t Forget To Pray For Me,” Diamond Rio (1991) – In many families, Mom is the one who provides the strongest moral compass. In this case, she gets a phone call from her adult son, looking for advice from his best-loved guidance counselor.

“So Much Like My Dad,” George Strait (1992) – “Mom, can we talk?” George is as good at anyone at delivering a song that’s essentially a conversation set to music. In this case, it’s a mother/son chat as he tries to figure out exactly why his own household is falling apart.

“Mama Tried,” Merle Haggard (1968) – Perhaps the hardest part of the job for mothers: You can do everything right, and the kid insists on messing up anyway. In this mostly autobiographical account, the adult Merle takes responsibility for ignoring Flossie Haggard’s wisdom and ending up in prison by age 21. Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood photo courtesy Sony Music Nashville.

Carrie Underwood might be married to a hockey player but she’ll be suiting up for football come fall. NBC has selected Carrie to perform “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the opening theme for Sunday Night Football, on NBC. Carrie makes her debut on September 8 on the first SNF broadcast of the season, a rivalry game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.

“I am thrilled to be a part of NBC’s Sunday Night Football and am so honored they asked me,” Carrie said. “I have always loved football season, and it is so exciting to now become part of it every Sunday night!” Continue Reading

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