Chely Wright, who made headlines in 2010 as the first country star to publicly come out as a lesbian, has happy news for the new year: She’s expecting identical twins with her wife, Lauren Blitzer-Wright.

The couple announced their pregnancy Wednesday on Howard Bragman's YouTube show Gwissues. Wright, 42, is carrying the babies. No word on whether the twins are boys or girls, but they will arrive this summer, according to Wright.

The little arrivals are technically due in July; however, Wright noted that identical twins often need to be delivered a month early, so their nursery will need to be ready in June.

Tired of hearing LeAnn Rimes discuss her ongoing feud with husband Eddie Cibrian’s ex Brandi Glanville? Okay, we are, too—but that said, we still enjoyed seeing Rimes on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night.

No, Rimes did not refrain from discussing Glanville—she did plenty of that. However, she did provide visual interest with a new hairstyle, one that we’ve never seen the singer sport before.

LeAnn Rimes (ABC)

Best described as a pompadour (of sorts), the slightly punkish/retro ‘do called to mind a look that Gwen Stefani, Pink, and most recently Miley Cyrus has rocked on the red carpet—definitely a departure for the country star, who usually wears her blond locks in a beachy, natural flow and rarely experiments with radical hairstyles.

Miranda Lambert (Photo: Tommaso Boddi)Country music will be in full force at this year’s Grammys—and, quite attractively represented, as well. Three of country’s biggest stars, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert will be performing live on the 55th annual awards program February 10.

Lambert is the latest country gal to join the performance roster, announcing her slot on Tuesday during an appearance on The Talk. “The Grammys are so exclusive, and it’s all genres, it’s not just country, it’s everybody voting for you," she noted.

"It just means the world to have a nomination and get to perform,” added Lambert, who is up for Best Country Album. "It’s so nerve-wracking though—it’s like everybody out there. Everybody that’s anybody!”

Can’t wait for Tim McGraw’s debut album for Big Machine Records, Two Lanes of Freedom? Well, that won’t hit stores until February 5, but fans can take the edge off by checking out the new compilation project Tim McGraw & Friends—which is out this week and features a fun and varied collection of duets the superstar performs with some of his famous buddies.

The album includes collabs with everyone from Lionel Richie to actress Gwyneth Paltrow (if you saw the movie Country Strong, you know this girl can certainly sing). And, of course, no McGraw duets compilation would be complete without Tim’s favorite duet partner—his wife Faith Hill, who joins him for the hit “It’s Your Love.”

Here’s the complete tracklisting for the project:

1. “Sail On” (with Lionel Richie)
2. “Twisted” (with Colt Ford)
3. “Owe Them More Than That” (with Kenny Rogers)
4. “Me And Tennessee” (with Gwyneth Paltrow)
5. “Middle Age Crazy” (with Jerry Lee Lewis & Jon Brion)
6. “Can’t Hurt A Man” (with Randy Travis)
7. “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” (with Tracy Lawrence)
8. “Cold, Cold Heart” (with Tony Bennett)
9. “Milk Cow Blues” (with Ray Benson)
10. “Bring On The Rain” (with Jo Dee Messina)
11. "It's Your Love" (with Faith Hill)

Kramer and Gilbert on a date earlier this year (Facebook/Jana Kramer)It was Brantley Gilbert's 28th birthday on Sunday, but his girlfriend Jana Kramer was the one who got the coolest gift of the day--an engagement ring, that is!

People confirmed today that One Tree Hill actress and up-and-coming country star Kramer, 29, said yes to fellow country crooner Gilbert at Nashville's historic Ryman auditorium. Kramer admitted to People that she was "so surprised" by the proposal, and she appreciated that he had taken the time to ask her mother for permission beforehand.

What's even cooler than that?! The two are both up for New Vocalist of the Year (in their respective male/female categories) at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards. All we gotta say is: Watch out Blake and Miranda--you've got competition for "cute married country couple" coming your way!

Danny and Leyicet Gokey/FacebookIt's a happy new year for American Idol alum Danny Gokey, who along with wife Leyicet, welcomed a baby boy on Sunday evening. The little guy is named Daniel Emanuel, and he's the first child for both parents.

People confirmed the birth early Monday morning, reporting that Daniel arrived exactly on his due date, weighed in at 8 pounds 11 ounces, and that the couple are "overjoyed" at his arrival.

Gokey told People he's happy his career will allow him the flexibility to spend lots of time with his new son, adding, "I have so many exciting projects ahead this year but a brand new baby is an amazing way to get the new year started."

Parton and Cyrus (Photo: Wireimage)One of the biggest reasons people love Dolly Parton, who turns 67 on Saturday, is because she’s got such a frank and open personality. However, there’s one element of the iconic entertainer’s life that’s managed to fly under the radar for many fans. She has a very close family role to another famous entertainer—namely, 20-year-old Miley Cyrus!

Parton was bestowed the role of Miley's “honorary” godmother due to her close friendship with Miley’s dad Billy Ray Cyrus, who opened shows for her back in 1992 (the two notably collaborated on Parton’s single “Romeo” in 1993).

She didn't allow an official godparent ceremony when Miley was born, due to her busy schedule, but wanted to be involved nevertheless. “[I told Billy Ray], I don’t know if I’ll be around to where I can actually do all the duties that a godmother does,” Parton explained. “So let me be her fairy godmother.”

Although this relationship has gone unnoticed by many fans, Parton has spoken often of her love and admiration for Cyrus—and repeatedly defended her even through the young singer’s many headlines for various questionable behaviors (including daring haircuts, marijuana use, and an early engagement).

If Taylor Swift’s method of dismissing an ex-boyfriend is, well, just too sweet for your taste—here’s a markedly harsher delivery of her smash hit kiss-off tune “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

No, we’re not talking about the Hanson version, for cripes’ sake! Django Unchained bad guy Samuel L. Jackson, who’s been known of late for his cinematically expletive takes on children’s books (Go The F--- To Sleep) and political ads (“Wake The F--- Up”), took it upon himself to give Swift’s song a bit of grit when he stopped by UK radio station Capital FM. Jackson apparently was inspired when a listener called in and asked him to give a message to her boyfriend (take that, dude).

Don’t worry, no F-bombs are dropped here. Jackson does, however, lean on the PG-13 side with the interpolation “You go talk to your dumbass friends”…and yes, something does get bleeped out.

Oh Taylor--cover your ears! Or, maybe not: The singer approved heartily of the cover, tweeting an enthusiastic "YES" in