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Taylor Swift's music roots are firmly planted in country music and she credits country singers such as Faith Hill and Shania Twain for inspiring her before she was a household name. However, as the years have gone by, the 'We Are Never Getting Back Together' hitmaker has evolved from a country songstress to a crossover superstar. Still, she hasn't forgotten where she started.

John Oates, who is one-half of pop duo Hall & Oates, has a fluid new project called 'Good Road to Follow,' where he will release a single a month for the next year. It's a collaborative exercise unrestrained by the album format. The musician, whose heyday was in the '80s, has recruited both Taylor Swift and Vince Gill to appear on separate tracks.

We all remember when Kanye West made a fool of himself interupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards. Did She finally fire back?

After Hunter Hayes and Luke Bryan primed the crowd, Taylor Swift introduced her new country single to CMT Music Awards viewers. Nobody was shocked that Swift brought tons of energy and pizazz to the stage with her 'Red' performance.

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country's biggest artists -- and this year is no exception.

Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' video is like a mini-movie, which isn't surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it's not that simple.

Superstar Taylor Swift so often uses her fame for good, as evidenced by the many times she's connected with fans who are having a rough time in life. Who could forget the beaming smile of Kevin McGuire or the sweet 7-year-old girl that Swift brought onstage? The singer continues to be proactive in giving her fans moments to remember, as she recently visited a fan who was hit by a car in Hollywood.

The 2013 Billboard Music Award nominations have been revealed and Taylor Swift shares the lead as a finalist in 11 categories for the May 19 awards show. The 'Red' album-maker is up for a host of country awards, but also all-genre honors like Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album ('Red') and the night's big prize, Top Artist.

Producer Levack presented me with a challenge.  It was a great idea -Take the new Tim McGraw/ Taylor Swift hit and talk about the commuter interruption that we are experiencing around here in the Clifton Park area.   I love a challenge

There's some big excitement surrounding the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards! From hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan to the George Strait and Garth Brooks tribute to Dick Clark, it seems that everyone can't wait for this big night of music.

Have you ever heard me on the show making fun of the dinky little cupcake Taylor Swift once made me? Look carefully at my most recent chat with her (above) and you can just barely see it. It even has its own microphone!

When superstar Taylor Swift penned 'Tim McGraw' years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way.