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In today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup, watch Miranda Lambert‘s new video and learn about the new television show coming out that’s based on her childhood. Kenny Chesney shared some exciting news about a new album with fans and followers, but things weren’t so cheery for Lauren Alaina, as the 17-year-old is coping with a painful loss.

After saying they’d be taking it easy in 2012, Sugarland announced a full slate of tour dates today. Kenny Chesney also confirmed that he’d be part of a pretty special concert, one night after paying tribute to the Boss on late night television. Read about these stories, plus see how country music reacted to news of the Monkees singer Davy Jones’ death in the Taste of Country Daily Roundup. Read M

Trace Adkins lead an interesting day of country music headlines. Much like Carrie Underwood last week, the singer finally learned how to use Twitter, and his first posts were revealing… to say the least. Lauren Alaina also made a big announcement this afternoon, and Miranda Lambert took fans behind the scenes of the video for her new song ‘Over You.’

The boy who Taylor Swift invited to the ACM Awards responded via video today. He’s fighting cancer and had invited Swift to prom last week. George Strait is also sick, but thankfully things don’t seem to be nearly as dire — although he did have to do something almost unheard of to his fans.

Add a famous country blonde to the list of applicants for a job on Simon Cowell’s hit show ‘X Factor.’ Find out why LeAnn Rimes thinks she’d be a good fit for the show, where George Strait turned up unexpectedly and which country stars have turned in Oscar-worthy performances in today’s Taste of Country Daily Roundup.

There are happy days ahead for Joe Nichols. Well, happy and sleepy days ahead for both the singer and his wife. Rascal Flatts also made a big announcement on Monday, and Miranda Lambert was the recipient of more venom from Chris Brown. Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Kix Brooks also make the Taste of Country Daily Roundup today.

The 2012 ACM Awards nominees for New Artist of the Year were revealed today, making three country men very happy. Merle Haggard also found reason to be happy, as he returns to the road following a battle with pneumonia, and Jason Aldean will be working hard to be happy with his upcoming 2012 Grammys performance. These are just a few of the top country music news stories found in today’s Daily Roun