NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Special guests and sing-a-longs helped enhance the Country Music Association Music Festival fan experience at LP Field.
Taylor Swift closed out the fourth and final night of concerts Sunday with an energetic set that included career-spanning hits such as "Our Song", "Love Story" and "Story Of Us".
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has written another hit song, this one in the form of her hilarious Saturday Night Live monologue.
The first-time host fired plenty of shots in her musical number dubbed "Monologue Song (La La La)," including one directed at her former flame, Joe Jonas.
"You might think I'd bring up Joe, that guy who broke up with me on my phone, but I'm not going to mention him," sang Swift. "Hey Joe, I'm doing real well. Tonight I'm hosting SNL, but I'm not going to brag about that."
Swift also had news for people thinking she's since found love in the arms of Taylor Lautner.
"If you're wondering if I might be dating a werewolf from Twilight," sang Swift, who then mouthed, "Hi, Taylor" and blew a kiss.
As expected, the 19-year-old star also had something for Kanye West, who famously interrupted her speech at September's MTV Video Music Awards.
"You might be expecting me to say something bad about Kanye," sang Swift in a somber tone.
"But there's nothing more to say because everything's okay, I've got security lining the stage," she continued while being flanked by SNL cast members Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis.
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.— It was bound to happen.
An SNL promo for Taylor Swift's hosting gig this weekend digs at the singer being famously interrupted by Kanye West at September's MTV Video Music Awards.
"Whoops, Kanye West just called. He thinks Beyoncé should host instead," cast member Bill Hader says in the promo, moments after Swift is plugging her appearance.
On Monday, the 19-year-old Swift said she was itching to get started on her Saturday Night Live visit.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — With her Saturday Night Live hosting gig fast approaching, Taylor Swift is having a hard time controlling herself.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Taylor Swift dropped by to chat with Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Thursday and the host put on a full-court press to find out if the country star is dating Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner.
DeGeneres began by showing a picture of the pair kissing in their upcoming romantic comedy, Valentine's Day.
"What's happening there. Is that part of the movie?" inquired the host.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Taylor Swift is playing coy when it comes to answering the question everyone wants to know: is she dating Taylor Lautner?
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Taylor Swift is one hot ticket.
Demand for the country star soared Friday when a batch of tickets went on sale for her Fearless concert tour.
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift scored six nominations while Michael Jackson followed close behind with five to lead the field of nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards, organizers announced Tuesday.
Both Swift and Jackson will compete for artist of the year at the Nov. 22 ceremony, along with pop star Lady Gaga, rapper Eminem and rock band Kings of Leon.
Jackson, who died on June 25 from acute propofol intoxication, was also nominated for favorite male artist and favorite album ("Number Ones") in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. The music icon will be looking to add to his total of 22 American Music Awards racked up over the course of his career.
Swift, 19, was nominated for favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and country categories. Her latest studio release, "Fearless," is also up for favorite album in both categories. Swift also received a nod for favorite adult-contemporary artist.
Fans will once again select the winners through online voting conducted on the ABC Web site.
This 37th annual ceremony will take place at Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles and be televised live on ABC.
Click here for a complete list of nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards.
NASHVILLE — Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will be among the star-packed list of performers at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards show, organizers announced Monday.
Others slated to perform include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland and Keith Urban.
Paisley racked up six nominations, including a nod for entertainer of the year, to lead the field of nominees for the CMA's announced last month. The 36-year-old singer was also nominated for male vocalist, album for "American Saturday Night," single and song for "Then," and music video for "Start a Band" with Keith Urban.
Swift became the first female artist to receive a nod for entertainer of the year since Faith Hill in 2000. Shania Twain was the last female artist to win the coveted honor, scoring her victory in 1999. In another first for the 19-year-old singer, she was nominated for album of the year for "Fearless."
Strait, meanwhile, now has 79 career CMA Awards nominations, tying him with Alan Jackson. He leads the trophy count with 22 during the course of his distinguished career.
Another artist looking to add to their trophy count is Underwood, who picked up two nods. The former "American Idol" star will be in search of her fourth straight female vocalist of the year title.
Rucker, who released his debut solo country album in 2008, received his first two CMA nominations for new artist and male vocalist.
This year's ceremony, which will be hosted by Paisley and Underwood, will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Also see: CMA Awards 2009 Nominations List
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift is opening up about Sunday's incident at the VMAs, in which Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech for best female video to protest Beyoncé Knowles not winning the category.
During her appearance on Tuesday's "The View," the 19-year-old singer said she was shell-shocked when West appeared out of nowhere.
Recalled Swift: "My overall thought process went something like, 'Wow, I can't believe I won. This is awesome. Don't trip and fall. I'm going to get to thank the fans, this is so cool ... Oh, Kanye West is here! Cool haircut! What are you doing there? And then, ouch. And then, I guess I'm not going to thank the fans.' "
"I'm not going to say that I wasn't rattled by it," added Swift, "but I had to perform live five minutes later so I had get myself back to the place where I could perform."
West called Swift moments after her appearance on the show to personally apologize to her.
"Kanye did call me, and he was very sincere in his apology, and I accepted that apology," she told ABC News Radio.
Also see: Video: Kanye West Disses Taylor Swift at the VMAs
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Taylor Swift will take the stage for the first time at MTV's 2009 Video Music Awards, the network announced Tuesday.
"I'm so excited that MTV and the VMAs have invited me to perform, because I think this year's show will be unlike anything they've ever done!" said the 19-year-old country music star.
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