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Lady Antebellum 'Own' the No. 1 Album Again

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Lady Antebellum's 'Own the Night' has reclaimed the top spot on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart following their Grammy victory last week for Best Country Album. The trio's third album has now spent a total of 10 weeks at the top of the chart since its release in September 2011. The group's sophomore album, 'Need You Now,' is the top-selling country "catalog" album of the week, with fellow Grammy winner Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' at No. 2 on the Top Country Catalog chart.

Dierks Bentley's 'Home,' which was the top country album last week, is now No. 5, with Luke Bryan's 'Tailgates and Tanlines' at No. 4, the Band Perry's self-titled disc at No. 3 and Jason Aldean's 'My Kinda Party' at No. 2.

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Rascal Flatts Receive CRS Humanitarian Award

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Giving back is a huge priority for Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney. Their charitable efforts range from helping fight hunger to the prevention of teen suicide to involvement with organizations such as Make-a-Wish, the American Red Cross and the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, where the bandmates have given so much of their time and money that they have an entire wing named after them. The trio's tireless community service was rewarded this week at the annual Country Radio Seminar, as Rascal Flatts were named the 2012 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award recipients.

"It's a little uncomfortable to be recognized for something we feel we should be doing," says Jay. "We have been so blessed with an amazing career, to pay the blessings forward seemed the most natural thing to do."

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Tracy Lawrence Helps Launch Weekly Web Radio Series

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Nashville's Listening Room Cafe has partnered with Internet site Renegade Radio Nashville to launch 'Chris Blair's Stories Behind the Songs,' a weekly show to be broadcast live from the venue in historic Cummins Station just minutes from Nashville's famed Music Row.

The weekly show will feature major artists alongside seasoned and aspiring songwriters. Following their performance, Blair will host a question-and-answer session to discuss the artists' and writers' inspirations behind choosing to record or write a track. This show will be free and open to the public.

Tracy Lawrence, who scored a phenomenal 19 Top 10 hits in a row, along with 8 No. 1's will headline the premiere broadcast tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 22), with Bridgette Tatum and Danny Myrick (writers of Jason Aldean's 'She's Country). 'Chris Blair's Stories Behind the Songs' will air every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 10:00 PM CST.

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Blake Shelton: Country's Most Bromantic Star

Ever met Blake Shelton in person? If so, chances are he gave you more than just a handshake! The affable country superstar is notoriously affectionate with his fans and friends, and is noted in many circles to be the best hugger in the music business. While Blake's very vocal about his appreciation for pretty women, that's not to say he doesn't love the guys, too! We've collected a few examples of the Oklahoma native's passionate greetings -- some well received, others not so much ... but all of them safe for wife Miranda Lambert's eyes, too. Click the 'Launch Gallery' link below to flip through some hilarious photos of our favorite coach of 'The Voice' puckering up for his famous friends.

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Keith Urban, 'The Voice' Australia Coach Gives Back

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When Keith Urban was first offered a spot on the Australian version of 'The Voice,' he turned it down. However, that decision was based solely on his hectic schedule. The country superstar believes in everything the show is about, so he was happy to say 'yes' once his travel plans allowed.

"The first and foremost thing I loved about it was the blind auditions," he says. "We live in such a visual age, but we don't buy videos, we buy records. So what does it matter what an artist looks like? How about how they sound? How does their voice affect me? And how does that song affect me? I love that this show is the first one that I've ever seen that basically go on just the sound of the voice first, and then we run with other things after that. That really struck me as a cool thing."

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Sugarland Find Accusations Surrounding Indiana State Fair Tragedy 'Devastating'

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The deadly accident at last summer's Indiana State Fair has turned into a legal blame game.

"Sadly, when a tragedy occurs, people want to point fingers and try to sensationalize the disaster," Sugarland's manager, Gail Gellman, writes in a statement sent to The Boot. "The single most important thing to Sugarland, are their fans. Their support and love over the past nine years has been unmatched. For anyone to think otherwise is completely devastating to them."

The country duo's Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles are forever changed by what happened August 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Seven people were killed and 58 injured when powerful gusts of wind caused stage rigging and equipment to collapse just before Sugarland were set to take the stage. While the governor of Indiana has publicly stated that it was a "fluke event" that couldn't have been foreseen, others are looking to blame someone other than Mother Nature.

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David Nail Hopes 'Moneyball' Wins Big at Oscars

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Before seriously pursuing a career in music, David Nail found success in sports, particularly baseball. His athletic abilities got him as far as college ball, before he turned in his uniform for a guitar. In 2010, the Missouri native got to participate in the MLB's All-Star Legends & Celebrity, where he hit a home run. So, it's no surprise what movie he's hoping will take the Best Picture title at the Oscars this Sunday (Feb. 26).

"I know 'Moneyball' is getting a lot of attention, obviously being a sports fan and I enjoy Brad Pitt's work, hopefully he will do well there," David tells country radio consultants Albright & O'Malley.

The story about the Oakland Athletics' General Manager Billy Beane has also earned Pitt a nod in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category.

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