Miranda Lambert is in the running for an O Music Award. The country star is up for Best Interactive Music Video with her hit "Fastest Girl In Town" at the event. Her competition in the category includes Linkin Park's "Lost in the Echo," Beck & Chris Milk's "Sound and Vision," Tanlines' "Not the Same," and Yung Jake's "e.m.-bed.de/d." Frank Ocean and Beck are the top nominees heading into the event with two bids each. The fan-voted event celebrates songs, artists, and technology as well as the innovators and counter culture with a 24-hour live-streaming party. More than 50 bands will be performing throughout the country for the ceremony, which will take place on June 19th starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Voting is under way now at OMusicAwards.com. Read More

Trace Adkins says he's out to win on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice." The country star explains that his strategy included making a bold stance from the start. Trace was one of Donald Trump's hand-picked first team leaders, and the singer says he used that position to make sure everyone knew he meant business. He also recalls how he told his teammates they needed to deliver -- in the form of a reality check. Adkins explains that he knew he had to compete in a different way and this time come on strong right away, because everybody he was up against also had previous experience on the show. So far his efforts have paid off -- he's in the finale. Adkins is facing off against Penn Jillette in the reality show's final challenge -- to develop a new flavor for Walgreens' ice cream brand, along with the packaging and a promotional video promotional video for the product. They also have to organize and host VIP events for the product, and sell up to 50 tickets for the event. Viewers will see how each of them fare in the task and learn the "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" winner on the season finale, airing on NBC Sunday night. Read More

Tim McGraw's all-star TV special airs this weekend. He's leading the lineup for "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night," which is set to run on CBS on Sunday. McGraw has said his goal was to present a variety of artists and show viewers all the great musical acts they can see in concert this summer. He's also pointed to Florida Georgia Line, Faith Hill, and Nelly as some of the highlights. The show's country-heavy roster also features Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and The Band Perry, as well as John Fogerty, Ne-Yo, and Pitbull.  Read More

Dierks Bentley will soon be inviting fans -- and everyone else -- to "tip it on back" at his own bar. The Phoenix-born country star has teamed up with the Riot Hospitality Group to open Whiskey Row in Scottsdale, Arizona. The singer say his watering hole features "really cool details that will make it the perfect place to watch a game or listen to music or just get a few drinks with friends." Bentley's Whiskey Row is described as a "throwback to 1920's style saloon with a new country vibe," and is claiming to be Arizona's "most technologically advanced bar." The bar will host both nationally known artists as well as local talent on a 400-square-foot stage hanging directly over the centrally-located bar, while a 24-foot TV hangs on the back wall. In addition, each booth is equipped with beer and liquor taps which will allow visitors to pour their own drinks. Bentley is planning to officially launch Whiskey Row with a grand opening event on July 4th. Read More

Trace Adkins is in a familiar spot on "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice." The country singer is once again in the finale as the NBC reality series comes to an end. Adkins finished the runner up to Piers Morgan the last time he competed on the show. This time around he's up against Penn Jillette as he works to complete this season's final task. They've been challenged to come up with a new flavor and packaging for Walgreens' ice cream brand. They also have to create a promotional video for the product, host a VIP event for the product, and sell up to 50 tickets for the event. Donald Trump has also brought back some of this season's fired stars to help them with the project. Trace is getting assistance from Lil Jon, Gary Busey, and Marilu Henner, while Penn's team includes La Toya Jackson, Dennis Rodman, and Lisa Rinna. Adkins has already served as project manager twice this season, and won both times. So far he's raised a total of 710-thousand-dollars for his charity, the American Red Cross. If he wins, he'll be able to give an additional 250-thousand-dollars to the organization. The "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" finale will air on NBC on May 19th.  Read More