Sept. 29, 2012, midnight THERE was a line of utes stretching for two kilometres outside the festival when the Deniliquin Ute Muster opened at 6am yesterday. Send us your Deni Ute Musterpictures via our iPhone app - click here to download it FREE now! It was a good sign for organisers, who are hoping headline act Kelly Clarkson will trump the gloomy weather and hustle in the hoards from the roads into town. This morning they will attempt to break two world records set previously in Deniliquin for the number of blue singlets and utes gathered at one place. They are yet to beat 2010s score of 10,152 utes and 3500 blue singlets. Lovely weather has been the crucial element in record-breaking numbers in past years. But Texas-born Clarkson might just be the magic ingredient this year. Our numbers are so weather dependent and the weather has been awful this morning, marketing manager Karla Notley said yesterday. This morning it was blowing a gale. But its really nice now. The winds gone. Its ...

Jason Aldean , Dierks Bentley , Kelly Clarkson and Little Big Town have been announced as the first round of performers for The 46th Annual CMA Awards . Country Musics Biggest Night will air live from Nashvilles Bridgestone Arena on ABC November 1 at 8/7 p.m. CT. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as hosts. Jason Aldean is among the artists up for Entertainer of the Year as well as Male Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for Dirt Road Anthem. Dierks Bentley is nominated in three categories, including Album of the Year for Home, while Little Big Town is up for Vocal Group of the Year. Kelly Clarkson is up for Female Vocalist of the Year. For a complete list of nominees or to re-live all the glitz and glamour of last years show, visit our special CMA Awards section ! Tickets for the awards go on sale Saturday, Sept. 29 (10:00 AM/CT). at www.ticketmaster.com or Ti cketmaster outlets; by calling (800) 745-3000 ; or at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. ShareThis...

We give Kelly Clarkson major props for covering Adele's "Someone Like You," 'cause you know that ain't easy. We'd like to formally give a GIANT stamp of approval to Kelly Clarkson for covering so many fantastic songs on her "Stronger" tour. So far, Kelly's expertly paid tribute to Rihanna 's " We Found Love ," Florence + The Machine 's " Shake It Out ," TLC 's " No Scrubs ," Carly Rae Jepsen 's " Call Me Maybe " (along with the rest of the world/Internet), Eminem 's " Lose Yourself " (welp, no one ever said Kelly didn't have range!), No Doubt 's " Don't Speak ," and now she's gone and covered Adele 's " Someone Like You ." And we. are. sobbing. Watch Kelly Clarkson cover Adele's "Someone Like You" after the jump. Performing on the Brisbane, Australia leg of her "Stronger" tour, Kelly unleashed a stunning rendition...

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson are among the first performers announced for this year's Country Music Association Awards. The two stars, who teamed to win a trophy last year at the ceremony, will be joined by Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town on the broadcast. Aldean Chats With Billboard at the iHeartRadio Music Fest Aldean is up for three awards this year, including top honor of entertainer of the year, and Clarkson has been nominated in the female vocalist of the year category, her first solo nomination. Bentley is up for three CMAs, including album of the year for "Home," while Little Big Town also has three nods. More performers will be announced later. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will host the Nov. 1 awards, which will air live on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson are among the first performers announced for this year's Country Music Association Awards. The two stars, who teamed to win a trophy last year at the ceremony, will be joined by Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town on the broadcast. Aldean is up for three awards this year, including top honour of entertainer of the year, and Clarkson has been nominated in the female vocalist of the year category, her first solo nomination. Bentley is up for three CMAs, including album of the year for "Home," while Little Big Town also has three nods. More performers will be announced later. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will host the Nov. 1 awards, which will air live on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. ___ Online: http://cmaworld.com ___ For the latest country music news from the Associated Press: http://twitter.com/AP_Country .

Kelly Clarkson wowed fans in Brisbane. A COVER of Adele's hit Someone Like You has been at the top of the wish list for fans of American pop idol Kelly Clarkson. Concert after concert, Clarkson admitted she avoided the song when it came to taking Facebook and Twitter fan requests. "It's hard to compare to Adele, hopefully I do it justice and I don't suck," Clarkson said last night at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. But Clarkson delivered the goods, belting out her rendition of the worldwide smash hit. She kicked off her Australian tour with the Queensland gig in front of a packed house. The winner of the first series of American Idol has come a long way in the past 10 years, now a multi-platinum singer songwriter selling more than 20 million albums worldwide. And the fans are still there with her every step of the way, supporting her latest album Stronger. Opening for Clarkson was The Voice Australia finalist Sarah De Bono, who sang to acoustic guitar. De Bono'...

Kelly Clarkson wows them at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Picture: Adam Smith Source: The Courier-Mail SHE won the American Idol crown 10 years ago but the public scrutiny of Kelly Clarkson didn't end there. The Texan pop-rock diva's fluctuating weight and even questions over her sexuality have been the source of tabloid fodder. But 30-year-old Clarkson proved again that she has the last word when she opened her Australian tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night, belting out the 2009 smash hit single My Life Would Suck Without You . Dressed in black leggings, a black top adorned with coloured sequins and ankle boots, Clarkson commanded the stage without backup dancers or fancy effects - tricks that singers possessing half the strength or depth of her vocal range often rely on. A smiling Kelly Clarkson performs for Brisbane. Picture: Adam Smith She powered through early ballad Behind these Hazel Eyes - much to the delight of the largely over-18 crowd ...

Singer and season 1 American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, is in the process of moving to Nashville from her cozy home in Texas, and she admits that the first step is to accept that you like the country city. CMT reports that the country singer, who made her country debut after dueting with country singer Jason Aldean, put her Texas home up for sale and is looking to permanently settle down in Nashville. According to the Tennessean , Clarkson said, Every star known to man has a condo there. (Living there) is the first step of, OK, I really like Nashville, but I dont know where I want to live yet, so lets live here for right now. And then everybody ends up getting a place. Clarkson also admitted that Nashville feels a bit like Texas. Its like Texas, but I can get work done, as well. Everybodys kind of the same speed as Texans, and everybodys really nice and welcoming, the singer said. But whats Kellys favorite thing about her new hometown? She gushes, Theres a Target close by. Photo Co...

Image Credit: Harper Smith Over the past 11 years American Idol has played host to 133 different finalists vying for a shot at belting out a coronation anthem at the Nokia. As such, keeping track of all the goings-on of American Idol alumni can be a daunting task but hey, its a whole lot more fun than speculating about the judging panel lineup . Heres whats going on with your favorite American Idol stars: KELLY CLARKSON : The best news of the week is for the original Idol, whose fifth album Stronger was certified platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. Driven by the success of Mr. Know It All and the albums smash hit title track not to mention Clarksons always-viral concert covers (Watch some HERE and HERE ) Stronger reached a sales level that Clarkson couldnt achieve with her 2009 disc All I Ever Wanted , which included the hit My Life Would Suck Without You and sold just under 950,000 copies total. While Stronger has, at this point, sold less than that (929,000 copies),...

Image Credit: Harper Smith Over the past 11 years American Idol has played host to 133 different finalists vying for a shot at belting out a coronation anthem at the Nokia. As such, keeping track of all the goings-on of American Idol alumni can be a daunting task but hey, its a whole lot more fun than speculating about the judging panel lineup . Heres whats going on with your favorite American Idol stars: KELLY CLARKSON : The best news of the week is for the original Idol, whose fifth album Stronger was certified platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. Driven by the success of Mr. Know It All and the albums smash hit title track not to mention Clarksons always-viral concert covers (Watch some HERE and HERE ) Stronger reached a sales level that Clarkson couldnt achieve with her 2009 disc All I Ever Wanted , which included the hit My Life Would Suck Without You and sold just under 950,000 copies total. While Stronger has, at this point, sold less than that (929,000 copies),...

Kelly Clarkson ( CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Kelly Clarkson says the first step is just admitting that you really like Nashville. She is in the process of selling her place in Texas and putting down roots in Nashville. For now, just in a condo. And she told The Tennessean newspaper , "Every star known to man has a condo there. [Moving there] is the first step of, 'OK, I really like Nashville, but I don't know where I want to live yet, so let's live here for right now.' And then everybody ends up getting a place." She says she likes Nashville because it's like Texas. "Everybody's kind of the same speed as Texans, and everybody's really nice and welcoming," she noted. And she can also get work done while she's in town. Then there's also her Nashville-based boyfriend -- Brandon Blackstock, Reba McEntire 's stepson who ...

Kelly Clarkson (YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/GettyImages) Pop singer and 2002 American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has been flirting with the country side of the fence quite a bit over the years, even so far as recording with the likes of Reba McEntire and, last year, Jason Aldean (her duet with Jason, Dont You Wanna Stay, went on to win two ACM awards). Now shes making another move in the country music directionliterally, this time. Shes put her Mansfield, Texas home on the market and is making Nashville her new, fulltime home. Its like Texas, but I can get work done, as well, she told the Nashville Tennessean in a recent interview. Everybodys kind of the same speed as Texans, and everybodys really nice and welcoming. According to the real estate site Zillow , Clarksons Texas house is hitting the market for a cool $1.495 million. Its a four-bedroom, six-bath, 6,880-square-foot beauty that includes dual master suites, a theater room, and a gym. Kellys entire property encompasses over 50 acres, b...

8:29 PM, Sep 12, 2012 | Kelly Clarkson performed a free concert in honor of the soldiers and families of the 101st Airborne Division on Sept. 9. She performs the last concert of her tour with The Fray 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville. / The Leaf-Chronicle/Tony Centonze Written by Stacy Leiser Leaf-Chronicle More In Lifestyle & Leisure LoHud.com Mobile Log on to m.lohud.com from your cell phone or other wireless device to read breaking news, entertainment, sports and more. LoHud.com also offers text alerts for breaking news by county, as well as for school closings and delays by school district. Sign up now. Modify existing alerts 4INFO | Get this tool ADVERTISEMENT Enter your email and we will send you a link to reset your password. Email Reset my password Cancel OK Resend Email It's possible that your browser cookies are turned off. Read our FAQ page to find out how to enable cookies in your browser. We're sorry, your shared access privileges have been r...

Will Alexander/WENN.com/ Spiller Just after performing a powerful rendition of Lady Gaga's 'You & I,' in Texas, Kelly Clarkson has taken to the mic again, this time to cover Rihannas 'We Found Love,' for fans during her 'Stronger' tour. WATCH! Kelly Clarkson Covers Rihanna's 'We Found Love' WATCH! Kelly Clarkson Covers Rihanna's 'We Found Love' The former American Idol winner is no stranger to performing popular songs of other artists requested by fans on tour, and while in Virginia Beach on Sept. 11, the 30-year-old adhered to a fan request by belting out RiRis popular hit. Even though the 'Breakaway' singer had a hard time pronouncing the name of the individual who requested the song, she no doubt did the song full justice. Although there has been an array of artists to cover the Bajan beautys VMA-winning track, such as Florence Welsh, Jessie J and Coldplay, we must admit, Clarksons rendition is! very cl ose to the ...

With her sixth studio album available in stores and online today (Sept. 18), Pink has announced a North American tour in support of "The Truth About Love," kicking off early next year in Arizona. Pink Album Review:"The Truth About Love" The 25-date tour starts Feb. 13, 2013 at Phoenix's U.S. Airways Center and wraps March 28 in Boston. The singer's first U.S. tour in four years, the month-and-a-half "Truth About Love" trek runs across the country with two stops in Canada. Pink answered fan questions about the upcoming tour in a live Q&A Tuesday afternoon on her newly-launched TheTruthAboutLoveTour.com , where tickets will be available starting Sept. 29. Fans can likely expect the same wild showmanship and acrobatics present on Pink's 2009 "Funhouse" tour -- something the singer previewed earlier this month at the MTV Video Music Awards, when she was lifted in the air on a harness and flew across the stage, seated inside a pair of...

Kelly Clarkson's cover of Rihanna's "We Found Love" is TOO GOOD! Yes, we absolutely do DIE for Kelly Clarkson 's original songs, but how can we NOT beg her to release a cover album after she continuously nails every cover she attempts!? If you've been MIA, or perhaps had mono for the past few months (p.s. that sucks, sorry!), we'll remind you that while out on her "Stronger" tour , Kellyhasbeen taking cover song requests via Twitter .The" Dark Side " singer has already covered Florence + The Machine's "Shake It Out," Eminem's "Lose Yourself ," Britney Spears' "Everytime , No Doubt's "Don't Speak , TLC 's " No Scrubs , and THE LIST GOES ON! We know, it's ridiculous. After flawlessly covering all of the above, now you can add Rihanna 's " We Found Love " to Kelly's imaginary tribute album (which we want so badly to be real...like a musical unicorn). Kelly to...

Will Alexander/WENN.com/ Spiller Just after performing a powerful rendition of Lady Gaga's 'You & I,' in Texas, Kelly Clarkson has taken to the mic again, this time to cover Rihannas 'We Found Love,' for fans during her 'Stronger' tour. WATCH! Kelly Clarkson Covers Rihanna's 'We Found Love' WATCH! Kelly Clarkson Covers Rihanna's 'We Found Love' The former American Idol winner is no stranger to performing popular songs of other artists requested by fans on tour, and while in Virginia Beach on Sept. 11, the 30-year-old adhered to a fan request by belting out RiRis popular hit. Even though the 'Breakaway' singer had a hard time pronouncing the name of the individual who requested the song, she no doubt did the song full justice. Although there has been an array of artists to cover the Bajan beautys VMA-winning track, such as Florence Welsh, Jessie J and Coldplay, we must admit, Clarksons rendition is! very cl ose to the ...

Kelly Clarkson's cover of Rihanna's "We Found Love" is TOO GOOD! Yes, we absolutely do DIE for Kelly Clarkson 's original songs, but how can we NOT beg her to release a cover album after she continuously nails every cover she attempts!? If you've been MIA, or perhaps had mono for the past few months (p.s. that sucks, sorry!) we'll remind you that while out on her "Stronger" tour , Kellyhasbeen taking cover song requests via Twitter .The" Dark Side " singer has already covered Florence + The Machine's "Shake It Out," Eminem's "Lose Yourself ," Britney Spears' "Everytime , No Doubt's "Don't Speak , TLC 's " No Scrubs , and THE LIST GOES ON! We know, it's ridiculous. After flawlessly covering all of the above, now you can add Rihanna 's " We Found Love " to Kelly's imaginary tribute album (which we want so badly to be real...like a musical unicorn). Kelly tot...

Kelly Clarkson will reportedly release a greatest hits album later this year. The singer's retrospective was apparently announced during a conference at Sony Records yesterday (September 11). Tim Ireland/PA Wire/Press Association Images Music channel Chart Show revealed via its Twitter page that the star is planning to release the LP before Christmas this year. Clarkson has released five albums to date and has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Her most successful record is 2004's Breakaway , which has sold 12 million copies worldwide, with 1.5 million in the UK alone. The singer's latest LP, Stronger , peaked at number two in the US and number five in the UK. She has also notched up ten top ten singles in the US and eight in the UK, including 'Since U Been Gone', 'My Life Would Suck Without You', 'Miss Independent' and 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)'. Clarkson recently described herself as a singer who doesn't follow 'p...

Kelly Clarkson continues to lead all American Idol acts in airplay this week, with Dark Side and Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) still on the charts. Carrie Underwood's Blown Away moves into the top 10 of USA TODAY's Country airplay chart. Here are the Idols with current singles on the USA TODAY charts: Kelly Clarkson, Dark Side (#19 AC, #13 Hot AC, #21 Top 40) Kelly Clarkson, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) (#3 AC) Carrie Underwood, Blown Away (#9 Country) Phillip Phillips, Home (#22 AAA, #33 AC, #10 Hot AC, #31 Top 40) Casey James, Crying on a Suitcase (#27 Country) Lauren Alaina, Eighteen Inches (#38 Country) Whitney Houston/Jordin Sparks, Celebrate (#15 Urban AC) Mandisa, Good Morning f. TobyMac (#24 Christian AC) Jason Castro, Only a Mountain (#25 Christian AC) Casey Abrams, Get Out (#24 AC, #46 Hot AC) Daughtry, Start of Something Good (#45 Hot AC) Michael Lynche, Today (#41 AC) Casey Abrams, Simple Life (#19 Smooth AC) These are radio's mos...

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Mark Sincavage It's hard to believe a decade has gone by since Kelly Clarkson was crowned as the original American Idol on Sept. 4, 2002. It was then that the cocktail waitress from Burleson, Texas emerged victorious over runner-up Justin Guarini in a voting contest that was a "58-42" split, according to Ryan Seacrest. She was the people's choice then, and the people's choice now. Clarkson is the embodiment of the perfect pop star. Her unmistakable pipes area powerful presence in top 40 and country, with forays into anthemic rock and dance. She has been invited to mentor on other singing shows ( The Voice ), helmed her own reality show ( Duets ) and even has a film credit (yes, we are referencing From Justin to Kelly ). PHOTOS: 'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert in New York Since her iconic victory, Clarkson, 30, has amassed 73 Billboard hits, with the most number one records of any Idol in the show's history. Just this summer, Clarkson's ...

Harper Smith Much was written about the 10-year anniversary of Kelly Clarkson 's American Idol win on Tuesday, and at a show in Independence, Missouri the following night, the former cocktail waitress took her ownmoment to reflect. Heeding a fan'srequest, the original Idol resurrected "A Moment Like This," her rarely performed coronation single from the show's inaugural season. The appreciative crowd in turn awarded the Burleson, Texas native with a standing ovation. PHOTOS:'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert: Colton Dixon, Phillips Phillips and Jessica Sanchez Take the Stage in New York "Ten years ago, Iwon Idol ," she said during her Wednesday concert. "I don't sing the Idol song too much, so I thought I'd do it just in honor of the anniversary." Clarkson further commemoratedthe occasion byditching her usual Ozzy Osbourne and Van Halen tees in favor of a more formal look -- a gown representing her iconic win. VIDEO:Kelly C...

Caught in the Act 09/06/2012 at 06:00 AM EDT Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson Rick Diamond/Getty A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll! After performing in Chicago on Saturday night, Kelly Clarkson and boyfriend Brandon Blackstock swung by Nellcte for a private after-party with fellow tour mates The Fray. Dressed in a T-shirt, jeans and cowboy boots, the Duets mentor, who recently earned a Country Music Association award nomination , "didn't stop dancing" with Blackstock all night, an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "She was smiling from ear to ear and got excited when the deejay played the Jackson 5," the source adds. Just after midnight, Clarkson and Blackstock bid the staff farewell and headed out for the evening. But The Fray kept the party going as they sipped on Red Stag cocktails and snacked on Neapolitan-style pizzas. Lesley Messer NEXT: Zac Efron & Cheryl Burke Hang (Separately) at West Hollywood Club

Mark Sincavage It's hard to believe a decade has gone by since Kelly Clarkson was crowned as the original American Idol on Sept. 4, 2002. It was then that the cocktail waitress from Burleson, Texas emerged victorious over runner-up Justin Guarini in a voting contest that was a "58-42" split, according to Ryan Seacrest. She was the people's choice then, and the people's choice now. Clarkson is the embodiment of the perfect pop star. Her unmistakable pipes area powerful presence in top 40 and country, with forays into anthemic rock and dance. She has been invited to mentor on other singing shows ( The Voice ), helmed her own reality show ( Duets ) and even has a film credit (yes, we are referencing From Justin to Kelly ). PHOTOS: 'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert in New York Since her iconic victory, Clarkson, 30, has amassed 73 Billboard hits, with the most number one records of any Idol in the show's history. Just this summer, Clarkson's ...

Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson were among the nominees unveiled for this year's Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Five categories - Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year - were announced live on 'Good Morning America' today by Jason Aldean, with the singer finding himself in the running for two awards. Taylor and Kelly will battle it out with Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood in the Female Vocalist category, while the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer is also in the running for Entertainer of the Year. For that prize, she faces competition from Jason, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.Jason and Blake are also up for Male Vocalist of the Year alongside Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban. Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band are shortlisted for Vocal Group of the Year. The fin...

Mark Sincavage It's hard to believe a decade has gone by since Kelly Clarkson was crowned as the original American Idol on Sept. 4, 2002. It was then that the cocktail waitress from Burleson, Texas emerged victorious over runner-up Justin Guarini in a voting contest that was a "58-42" split, according to Ryan Seacrest. She was the people's choice then, and the people's choice now. Clarkson is the embodiment of the perfect pop star. Her unmistakable pipes area powerful presence in top 40 and country, with forays into anthemic rock and dance. She has been invited to mentor on other singing shows ( The Voice ), helmed her own reality show ( Duets ) and even has a film credit (yes, we are referencing From Justin to Kelly ). PHOTOS: 'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert in New York Since her iconic victory, Clarkson, 30, has amassed 73 Billboard hits, with the most number one records of any Idol in the show's history. Just this summer, Clarkson's ...

Heartbeat: Music news and more from NUVO music editor, Kat Coplen. Archives | RSS Slideshow: Kelly Clarkson, The Fray at Klipsch Posted by Lora Olive on Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 1:18 PM Slideshow: Kelly Clarkson, The Fray at Klipsch Lora Olive shot Kelly Clarkson and The Fray at Klipsch Music Center on Sunday, September 2. By Lora Olive Click to View 18 slides Tags: Klipsch Music Center , Klipsch , Kelly Clarkson , Feature , Slideshow