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KELLY CLARKSON ON HER GREATEST HITS ALBUM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Kelly Clarkson wasn't so sure about recording a greatest hits album. She says initially she thought she was too young for that sort of thing but, some friendly arm twisting made her reconsider. She realized it was a good opportunity to celebrate a decade of success since her win on "American Idol." It also gave her a chance to record some new material including her new country song "Don't Rush," which she performed with Vince Gill at this year's CMA Awards.
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Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Recording artist Kelly Clarkson says at first she wasn't too keen on the idea of a greatest hits album.
<<CUT ..030 (11/16/12)>> 00:18 "the journey enough"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Singer Kelly Clarkson says she doesn't feel tied to any one genre and she loves that about her career.((note length of cut))
<<CUT ..031 (11/16/12)>> 00:14 "a perfect song"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Kelly Clarkson says people have been asking her to do a country song for the past several years, but she wanted to wait for the right one -- her new song "Don't Rush."
<<CUT ..032 (11/16/12)>> 00:17 "but it does"
Kelly Clarkson, recording artist
Recording artist Kelly Clarkson says the biggest change in her life in the past ten years was falling in love with Brandon Blackstock, who is the son of her manager and the stepson of Reba McEntire. ((note length of cut))
`THE X FACTOR'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Country is still king on "The X Factor" -- at least for now. The top three on the leaderboard remain unchanged, with country guy Tate Stevens leading the way. He's followed by 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar and Vino Alan (ah-LAHN'). Last night two acts were sent packing, the rap group Lyric 145 and Jennel Garcia. Paige Thomas and Jennel had a sing-off. Simon Cowell cast the deciding vote, sending Jennel home.
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Mario Lopez, co-host
Co-host Mario Lopez announces the first of this week's X Factor results. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..002 (11/16/12)>> 00:08 "cheering for us"
Lyric Da Queen of Lyric 145, group voted off
Lyric Da Queen says they had a lot more to show the world. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..003 (11/16/12)>> 00:05 "home is Jennel"
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell casts the deciding vote, after the sing-off between Paige Thomas and Jennel Garcia. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..004 (11/16/12)>> 00:07 "you so much"
Tate Stevens, contestant
Tate Stevens thanks his fans for keeping him in the top spot. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))
COUNTRY MUSICIANS TO PRESENT AT AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan and "Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere (pan-uh-TYEHR') will be presenting at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards this coming Sunday. For the sixth year, winners will be determined by online voting in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Contemporary Inspirational and -- for the first time -- Electronic Dance Music. Fans who want to vote can go to the official homepage -- ama.abc.com. Other presenters announced yesterday include the Backstreet Boys, Cyndi Lauper, Ne-Yo, Paula Abdul and Ryan Seacrest. The awards will be broadcast live on ABC.
MORE ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT THE AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rascal Flatts, Kip Moore and Jake Owen are joining the lineup of performers at the American Country Awards. They join previously announced artists including Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town. The two-hour special offers fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists in all the usual categories, as well as in a brand new one -- touring. Fans can log on to www.theacas.com to vote. The TV special airs on December 10 on Fox.
COUNTRY MUSIC EARNS MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton have earned multiple nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards. The nominations in music, film and television categories were announced Thursday morning. Shelton is up for overall favorite male artist. Swift and Underwood are both nominated for overall favorite female artist. They are also nominees in the favorite country artist category along with Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw. Swift gets another nod for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" which is nominated in the all-genre favorite song category, and Underwood's "Blown Away" is nominated for overall favorite album. The Awards will air live from Los Angeles on January 9 on CBS.
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KELLY CLARKSON REFLECTS ON HER LIFE
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- There's one achievement Kelly Clarkson considers bigger than winning the first "American Idol": she fell in love.
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KATT WILLIAMS: COMEDIAN ARRESTED
OAKLAND, California (AP) -- He is to perform tonight in Oakland, California.
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KELLY CLARKSON ON HER GREATEST HITS ALBUM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Kelly Clarkson wasn't so sure about recording a greatest hits album.
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Gauge of US economy's future health up in April
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments.
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ON THIN ICE?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- He was already on thin ice with the law when he failed to meet the conditions of his probation.
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IN THE NEWS: LABOR GROUP SAYS CONDITIONS AT APPLE PLANTS IMPROVING
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A labor group Apple joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are getting better.
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