Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert: country music superstars reveal wild pre-show rituals

Fans were shocked when American Idol contestant Paige Anne was eliminated by the judges ahead of the Top 24 round.

An American Idol contestant is making amends for a tough time on last week’s episode.

She’s out. Kaya Stewart quit American Idol abruptly on Monday, April 3.

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, Emmy Russell, is honoring the country legend's legacy. "The most advice that she has given me throughout the years was to love God," Emmy told Fox News Digital on the CMT Music Awards red carpet.  "She was such a lover of God and I think it was more of, ‘Listen to him and follow his voice.’" Russell wants everyone to remember Lynn as an "ordinary country girl" who was "everybody's friend." "There was nothing fake," Russell said.

Sarah Beth Liebe shocked American Idol viewers and the judges Sunday when she announced she was exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week.

The winners are in for the 2023 CMT Music Awards!

Date night at the CMT Music Awards! Several stars brought dates to the red carpet in Austin on Sunday, April 2, including both cohosts, Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini.

Miranda Lambert is a fan of Yellowstone and is opening up about on the potential of landing a guest star appearance on the Paramount series.

CMT Music Awards!This year, Lainey Wilson leads the charge with four noms, including Performance of the Year and Female Video of the Year, with three nominees tied for second place -- Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown.Across all categories, CMT is recognizing 21 first-time nominees, with Carrie Underwood, the most awarded artist in CMT history, also earning another nod this year. Hosted by Brown and Kelsea Ballerini -- also a nominee this year — the CMT Music Awards air at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

This month, thousands have been focusing in on Deer Valley, an extremely affluent ski town located in Park City, Utah. It also happens to be the scene of the alleged accident over which Gwyneth Paltrow was recently sued. The incident happened in 2016 when Paltrow and the plaintiff, Terry Sanderson, were both skiing on the same mountain.

Miranda Lambert had upsetting news for her fans Thursday. The singer took to her Instagram story to share that, due to health concerns, she had to cancel a Las Vegas performance. "Hey y'all.

Up-and-coming country artists Megan Moroney and Jelly Roll are both nominated for their first CMT Awards this weekend – and they are both looking back at their journeys and who inspired them as singer-songwriters.  "Well, I think like from a songwriting aspect, I always love Kacey Musgraves … Miranda Lambert," Moroney told Fox News Digital, adding that the "If I Was a Cowboy" singer was one of her "musical influences." Moroney clarified that while she has never spoken to Lambert, she has run into her – literally. The 25-year-old said that several years ago, when she was still in college in Georgia, "I accidentally ran into her … and I stepped on her on accident.

We know the characters on “Yellowstone“ love Miranda Lambert (have you spotted that throwback poster in the cowboys’ bunkhouse?). And it turns out, the feeling is mutual!

love Miranda Lambert (have you spotted that throwback poster in the cowboys' bunkhouse?). And it turns out, the feeling is mutual!Lambert sat down with ET's Rachel Smith recently to dish all about her Las Vegas residency, husband Brendan McLoughlin, and her new role as an ambassador for Lone River Ranch Water. But of course, we had to ask about that sly cameo, after eagle-eyed fans caught a glimpse of what the country star refers to as her «baby poster» on the show's set.«I was like, 19 in that picture!» she shared.

Katy Perry brought some fashion drama to the New York City streets this week!

It was a fun night full of music at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards and we have the full list of winners for you here!

iHeartRadio Music Awards!Celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the app from last year, the 10th edition of the awards ceremony featured a star-studded list of nominees, including Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Drake, Bad Bunny and many more.This year, the show, which is airing live from Los Angeles Monday night on Fox, was hosted by Lenny Kravitz, who also took the stage to perform.Voting for the awards opened in May, giving listeners the chance to decide winners in several new and established categories, with fan voting determining several categories, including this year’s Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army and more.Check below for updates to the complete list of nominations, with winners in bold: «About Damn Time» — Lizzo«Anti-Hero» — Taylor Swift«As It Was» — Harry Styles«Big Energy» — Latto«Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)» — Imagine Dragons«First Class» — Jack Harlow«Ghost» — Justin Bieber«Heat Waves» — Glass Animals«INDUSTRY BABY» - Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow«Woman» - Doja Cat               BeyoncéDoja CatDrakeDua LipaHarry StylesJack HarlowJustin BieberLizzoTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd                    AJRBlack Eyed PeasBLACKPINKBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk SonicGlass AnimalsMåneskinOneRepublicParmaleeRed Hot Chili Peppers         «Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)» — Elle King & Miranda Lambert«Cold Heart» — Elton John & Dua Lipa«half of my hometown» - Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney«I Like You (A Happier Song)» - Post Malone ft.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been stars for over two decades, so it definitely was a surprise to learn that he could have his starstruck moment too.The country singer opened up in the podcast "The Highway" about how he and one of his daughters, Maggie, had a run-in with his 1923 successor, Harrison Ford. Watch the video below for their story, which did not go as planned.WATCH: Tim McGraw and daughter Maggie's run-in with Harrison FordTim and Faith are parents to three daughters, those being Gracie, 25, Maggie, 24, and Audrey, 21, all of whom are budding stars in their own right with individual interests in the arts.While Maggie graduated from Stanford and has dabbled in singing, Gracie is a broadway performer, and Audrey is a talented singer and pianist herself.MORE: 1923's Harrison Ford's 'family' support him as he embarks on new venture - detailsMORE: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter's big news calls for family celebrationBack in February, Harrison spoke about his most recent roles in Apple TV's Shrinking as well as 1923, telling The Hollywood Reporter: "So [Shrinking] came along, and then, very quickly after that, 1923 came along. I took the job without a script on both of them, on faith that the people who created the projects were going to deliver me a good script. "I really didn't realize how much work 1923 was going to be, and I absolutely feel it's worth it.

ultra-glamorous red carpet ensembles, so she surprised fans when she made a big change in the style stakes on Thursday.Taking to Instagram, Miranda posted a series of photos of herself in a pared-back, vintage-inspired outfit, including a traditional cowboy hat and a brown fringed jacket, leaving fans in awe over her new look. Miranda Lambert debuted a new look on Instagram"Oh! I like this vibe," one said, while another commented: "I love the vintage vibe! Beautiful!" A third was a fan too, writing: "Great vibes, great look.""Love that look on you!" a fourth praised, proving her new style is a huge hit among fans.The clothes are from Miranda's clothing collection Idyllwind by Miranda Lambert, with the singer saying: "It's about the vintage vibes."MOST READ: Inside Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton's relationship today following split Miranda Lambert rocked a vintage-inspired lookThis is the second time Miranda has surprised her fans this month, shocking her followers earlier in March when she gave a glimpse of a huge tattoo on her arm.Wearing a pair of skinny jeans and a red and white check shirt, Miranda placed her hands on a stack of dishes in a photo taken in her kitchen, with the Queen of Hearts tattoo on her right forearm clearly visible.

returned for the sixth week of season 9 on Wednesday, and the show embraced the fun twang and lonesome romance of country music.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's «Country Night» episode saw two new contestants — The Macaw and The Axolotl -- duke it out against returning singer The Fairy for their shot at moving on in the competition.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.Here's how Wednesday's «Country Night» shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!The Fairy kicked things off in cowboy boot style with a stunning and beautiful rendition of Bonnie Raitt's «Angel From Montgomery» that left the panel in awe of her talent and vocal styling. It was a performance befitting a reigning champ and set the bar high for the night.The character with possibly the cutest costume of the entire season hit the stage next, The Axolotl, and the pink, frilled amphibian delivered a sweet cover pf «Can't Fight the Moonlight» by LeAnn Rimes — who also happens to be a Golden Mask winner, from back in Season 4.Finally, The Macaw flew out for a powerful performance of «Live Like You Were Dying» by Tim McGraw that won over the audience and left the panel very impressed.After all the votes were counted, the adorable Axolotl was, sadly, the first to get kicked off.