CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT – I’ll be announcing the NEXT BIG ACT coming to the JQH Arena in 2013 this morning at 8am! Make sure you’re tuned in for all the details about who’s coming to town…. besides Santa, that is. 

COUNTRY MONEY - For Taylor Swift, Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney, the last year has been exceptionally good, especially for their bank accounts. The three country music superstars have each earned a spot on Forbes' list of the World's Highest-Paid Musicians. Taylor, who ties with Paul McCartney in the No. 7 spot, is the richest country music celebrity, raking in an impressive $57 million. Toby came in close behind in the No. 10 spot, with $55 million, while Kenny is at No. 17, earning $44 million. BTW - Rapper Dr. Dre tops the list, with an annual income of $110 million. 

GRAMMY CONCERT - Hunter Hayes has been added to next week's Grammy Nominations Concert. The live telecast from Nashville, which will take place Wednesday night and air on CBS, already has a strong country component, with Luke Bryan and Taylor Swift taking part. The show will also feature a tribute to Johnny Cash by Dierks Bentley and The Band Perry. Some nominees for February's Grammy Awards will be announced during the show.

BONUS - Here's a preview w/ Blake & his mom from the Blake Shelton Christmas special coming this Monday night.