AS 2013 closes, here is my countdown of what were the stories that left the most impression on me during the year.

Taylor Swift says the Country Music Association Awards are her favourite night of the year.

Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson were among the nominees unveiled for this year's Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

There was little surprise when Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Awards — except maybe in how little surprise the 22-year-old sensation showed when her name was called.

Adele leads the American Music Awards (AMAs) with four nominations.

TAYLOR SWIFT might not be able to count on the men in her life, but her fans have yet to let her down.

The young women of country ruled the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night, with Taylor Swift winning the prestigious entertainer of the year award and the night’s top nominee, Miranda Lambert, taking home four trophies.

Justin Bieber scooped four trophies at his first American Music Awards.

Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood lead the nominations at his year’s Country Music Television (CMT) Awards.

Rockers Green Day sent thousands of screaming fans flocking to New York's Central Park yesterday, when they played a free concert live on US TV.

Rapper Snoop Dogg has delivered on his promise to embrace country music after releasing a western-style music video.

Rapper Kanye West and soul star Amy Winehouse are leading the pack at the 50th Grammy Awards, after picking up eight and six nominations respectively.

Dolly Parton and Elton John will sing Turn The Lights Out When You Leave at The 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, at New York’s Madison Square Garden on November 15.

Alan Jackson took home his second entertainer of the year award and four other honours at the annual Country Music Association Awards.