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Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline: Keith Urban Answers If America Got it Right!

Candace Glover is the new American Idol and after the show, Keith was asked, “Did America get it right?” Keith seemed to be having a great time enjoying the show and performing too. He tells […]

US99.5–2013/05/17

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline: Sunday’s Billboard Awards, Love Trace, Chesney’s Boston Shirts & Hats Off to Toby!

The nusic industry is preparing for the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. Representing country will be Taylor Swift and The Band Perry who are performing on the show. Shania Twain, Jennifer Nettles and Florida Georgia […]

US99.5–2013/05/16

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Trish Biondo Nashville Hotline: Crazy Chicago Taylor Fan, Keith on Idol & Kip’s 1st Tattoo

Chicago man arrested early this morning for trespassing on Taylor Swift’s property. The 22 year old was arrested early this morning after he admitted swimming up to the beach in front of Taylor’s new home […]

US99.5–2013/05/15

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Randy Jackson Steps Down As ‘American Idol’ Judge, Who’s Next?

After making the careers of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, longtime American Idol judge Randy Jackson announced Thursday (May 9) that he will not be returning as a judge next season.

2013/05/10

BREAKING: American Idol Set To Fire All Four Judges!

We just received word that American Idol plans to fire all four judges and the executive producer, as soon as the season finale airs next week. Ratings have been 25% lower than last year, previously […]

2013/05/09

Trish Biondo’s Nashville Hotline – Risque George Strait & Carrie’s Mistake

George Strait is close to scoring his 60th #1 single with his latest hit “Give It All We Got Tonight,” but George admits he was hesitant to record it: “The first time I heard it […]

US99.5–2013/05/09

Survey: Keith Urban Voted Best American Idol Judge Ever!

Do you have a favorite American Idol judge?

2013/05/03

Scotty McCreery Gives Love To Florida Georgia Line, Heads Into The Studio

Scotty McCreery has come a long way since his American Idol win in 2011. Currently enrolled at North Carolina State University, the singer is also hard at work on his follow-up to his 2011 debut, Clear as Day.

2013/04/25

The Final 4 Perform On American Idol: Who Will Be Eliminated?

So it’s down to the Final 4! Who’s the next to get the boot???

2013/04/25

Watch: Janelle Arthur Sings Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name”

What did you think of Janelle’s performance of Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name”? Nikki Minaj and Mariah Carey loved it while Keith Urban said “he didn’t feel the emotion”!

2013/04/18

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