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Teen Choice Awards Nominees 2012: Taylor Swift & Blake Shelton Lead the Country Pack

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The nominees for the 14th annual Teen Choice Awards have been announced, and it seems that once again, country artists are appealing to fans of all ages, especially the younger crowd.

Taylor Swift leads the pack of country nominees with four nods. The 22-year-old is nominated in two all-genre categories: Choice Single by a Female Artist (for "Eyes Open" from the movie, Hunger Games), and Choice Female Artist, where she is competing against Adele, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Rihanna.

In addition, Taylor is nominated in two country categories. The songstress is nominated for Choice Female Country Artist, a category she shares with Lauren Alaina, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood. Her songwriting skills also earned her a nomination for Choice Country Song, for her self-penned hit, "Sparks Fly." Other songs in the category include Jason Aldean's "Tattoos on This Town," "Crazy Girl" by the Eli Young Band, "Storm Warning" by Hunter Hayes and Blake Shelton's "God Gave Me You."

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Carrie Underwood, Billboard Music Awards Performance of 'Blown Away' (VIDEO)

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"It's an honor to be in country music with her," Luke Bryan said upon introducing Carrie Underwood's performance at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. And Carrie certainly did country proud. The blond beauty performed the title track to her chart-topping new album, Blown Away, on the live broadcast, proving her unmistakably powerful pipes once again. Dressed in a long, red gown with appropriately wind-blown hair, she commanded the stage with what she calls one of the darkest songs she's ever written.

Watch Carrie's Billboard Music Awards performance of "Blown Away" below, and see a list of winners from Sunday's show here.

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Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift Named 'Woman of the Year'

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Country music was well represented at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night (May 20) in Los Angeles, with Taylor Swift taking home the huge honor of Woman of the Year.

"The first time I ever saw my song on the Billboard charts, I was 16 and I was on a radio tour ... in a rental car, going to three or four different stations a day and homeschooling in the back seat," Taylor called upon accepting the award. "That seems like forever ago, thanks to so many people -- but mostly my family, everyone who's helped me get here and the fans. I just love you so much! I'm so humbled and honored."

Other country winners included Lady Antebellum for Top Country Group and Jason Aldean for Country Album of the Year (My Kinda Party) and Country Song of the Year ("Dirt Road Anthem"). Overall, Adele dominated the 2012 Billboard Music Awards with 12 wins. See the nominees and winners' list below, along with a gallery of some head-turning fashion at the show.

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Jerrod Niemann, 'Shinin' On Me' Video -- Exclusive Premiere

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"And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring / But today, the sun, shinin' on me"

Jerrod Niemann's infectious new single, "Shinin' On Me," is about living in the moment and concentrating on the positive, no matter how many negatives come your way. The song's video, making its world premiere right here on The Boot, brings to life the upbeat lyrics. Filmed at Family Wash, a restaurant and music venue in East Nashville, the clip shows two very different scenes but just a few feet apart: one stressed-out businessman sitting alone outside the restaurant, while Jerrod, his band and buddies are inside having a great time. When the rain starts to pour, will their two worlds collide? Watch below to find out.

"The video for 'Shinin' On Me' is meant to show you that you don't have to let the storms of life ruin your day," the country star tells The Boot.

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Loretta Lynn Three Years Older Than She Claims: Records Show She's 80, Not 77

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

Lynn's birth certificate on file at the state Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, Ky., shows that Loretta Webb was born on April 14, 1932, in Johnson County, Kentucky. That makes her 80 years old, not 77. Also on file is her marriage license and two affidavits from her mother, Clara Marie Ramey, and S.W. Ward Jr., who was not related to the family, listing the same birthdate.

The records weren't filed until 1965, which meant that Lynn needed multiple documents to prove her age at that time. Lynn's signature appears on the document as Loretta Webb Lynn.

Melvin Webb lists his daughter "Loretta" as 7 years old for the 1940 Census, according to a digital copy on file at the Kentucky Historical Society. Lynn's marriage license, obtained by the AP from the Johnson County clerk's office lists her as 15 on Jan. 10, 1948.

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Kenny Chesney, Men's Health: Singer Explains How Diet & Exercise Affect Touring

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Without a doubt, Kenny Chesney is the fittest singer in the country world. The toned tunesmith shares his workout regiment and diet with Men's Health as he covers the magazine's June issue. Despite his hyper-awareness to health, the singer does admit to a few vices.

"I've never abused my body with drugs," he tells the magazine. "I've never smoked. But I will say that I've probably been over-served a lot. You can't spend 19 years on the road and not have a few drinks."

To stay in shape, the "Reality" singer makes a few sacrifices. He claims to not have had salt in a decade, while he rarely eats dairy and bread. However, he does allow him self one day a week to cheat: Sunday.

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Lee Brice, 'Hard to Love' Video

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Artist: Lee Brice

Video: "Hard to Love"

Why We Love It: Viewing this understated video is almost like taking a glimpse behind the curtain. Written by Ben Glover, Billy Montana and John Ozier, "Hard to Love" is considered by Lee to be an autobiographical song that he didn't write. The message of the tune is admiration to a lover who stands by her flawed man, as he recognizes his faults. This stripped-down video consists strictly of Lee's performance as he sings from a most heartfelt place.

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