Person: Toby Keith

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world

Hundreds of thousands gathering for 'historic' Donald Trump inauguration

Massive crowds of supporters and opponents of Donald Trump are gathering in Washington as the world prepares for an extraordinary inauguration ceremony.

celebrity

Michael Flatley to perform at Trump inauguration

Brexit ambitions outlined - May ignores EU founding principles

celebrity

Garth Brooks takes to Facebook Live to talk about Trump inauguration

general

Madonna is the best-paid musician on earth this year

general

Swift takes country music plaudits

Top country award for Taylor Swift

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.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2011

Swift and Underwood lead CMT nominations

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

Tue, 11 May, 2010

Obama leaves early but Nobel band plays on

The guest of honour was an ocean away, but the show went on.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2009

Celebs star in anti-poverty ad

An anti-poverty organisation in the US is airing a public-service announcement that features actors George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Alfre Woodard and Julia Roberts, singer Toby Keith and others urging viewers to vote to fight Aids and Third World poverty.

Thu, 26 Oct, 2006

Green Day, Destiny's Child big winners at awards

The American Music Awards spread things around, with country star Tim McGraw, alternative rockers Green Day, soul stars Destiny’s Child and hip-hop chart toppers Black Eyed Peas each winning two awards.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2005

Carey has four nominations at American Music Awards

Mariah Carey continued her journey along the comeback trail today, heading into the 33rd annual American Music Awards with a leading four nominations, including two for her chart-topping album The Emancipation Of Mimi.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2005

Yet more acts for Live 8

Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Josh Groban, Def Leppard and Toby Keith have been added to the line-up of Saturday’s Live 8 concert in Philadelphia.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005

Prince tops music money makers list

Pint-sized pop star Prince has made a dramatic comeback, earning more than any other artist in 2004, it emerged today.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2005

Usher grabs four American Music Awards

R&B sensation Usher won all his show-leading four nominations at the American Music Awards yesterday, and rap funksters OutKast went three-for-three during a performance-studded, occasionally-censored broadcast ceremony.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2004

Elton hits out at 'bullying' Bush regime

Elton John has hit out at the “bullying tactics” used by the US government to stop artistic dissent.

Sat, 17 Jul, 2004

Ailing Vandross tops American Music Awards

Soul singer Luther Vandross, who is recovering from a debilitating stroke that threatened to end not only his career but his life, has won a leading two American Music Awards.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2003

Elvis session named as rock moment that changed the world

A studio session which created Elvis Presley’s debut single was today named the pivotal moment in which rock music changed the world.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2003

Country fans boo Dixie Chicks at awards ceremony

The two most successful artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards continued their winning ways, with Alan Jackson capturing album of the year for Drive, as well as a video honour, and Brooks & Dunn being named top vocal duo.

Thu, 22 May, 2003

Ashanti and Nelly among winners at Billboard Awards

R&B newcomer Ashanti made an impressive debut at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last night, carrying off eight awards.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002