Headlines: Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn Meet Dolly Parton (UPDATED)

Tonight, the Top 5 dancers take the stage on the 250th episode of So You Think You Can Dance. 8 PM ET/PT on FOX

Hilarity Ensues When Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Lauren Alaina and RaeLynn Meet Dolly Parton – Blondes do have more fun – when they’re hanging out with Dolly Parton! The legendary singer, 70, sat down with Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Lauren Alaina and RaeLynn as part of Cracker Barrel’s Front Porch Series to show her support of women in country – and hilarity ensued. It was an afternoon full of candid conversation and games such as “Real Song or Fake Song” and “Dolly or Not Dolly” and all four emerging artists came away clearly star struck. – Read more at People.com

Gephardt Daily chats with Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs – Country superstar Kellie Pickler and her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, chatted (via satellite) with Gephardt Daily entertainment editor Tony Toscano about their careers and the second season of their CMT TV show, “I Love Kellie Pickler.” – More at Gephardt Daily

Kat Perkins From The Voice Speaks In St. Peter To Students – ST PETER, MN –
Kat Perkins grew up in a small town in North Dakota, and with a dad as a music teacher… She naturally had a passion for singing. “It was something I never thought I’d ever do, but it sort of took me out of my comfort zone,” The Voice Season Six Contestant, Kat Perkins, said. Kat, a top five finalist on season six of the Voice worked hard and made her dreams come true. “It was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Perkins sad. An experience she enjoys sharing to inspire others. “It’s been very near and dear to my heart to speak to kids about doing what they love and following their dreams and finding their passion,” Perkins said. – Read more at KEYC12.com

How Katharine McPhee Has Moved on from Divorce and ‘American Idol’ – McPhee rose to fame after becoming the runner-up on the fifth season of “American Idol,” losing to Taylor Hicks. She reflected, “I love competition, but I always had this sense that that is not really life. I definitely remember being disappointed, but it didn’t hurt my confidence. Those experiences strengthen your vision for yourself, and also that adrenaline that you get, you want more of it. You want more of the high from performing in front of audiences.” – Read more at Extra

You Might Be Surprised Which Famous Fan Thinks the Kardashians ‘Actually Are Pretty Deep Thinking’ – Here’s a Kardashian fan you might not have expected: Katharine McPhee. “I love the Kardashians, I enjoy their show,” the Scorpion star told Ocean Drive magazine for her September cover interview. “I think some of the images they are constantly putting out are a part of their brand, like constant perfection. I think that they actually are pretty deep thinking, feeling people that have to deal with their issues and lives in their own ways.” – Read more at People

The Voice winner Alisan Porter talks NEW MUSIC

Mega Buzz: Nashville Eyes a Trans Character for Season 5 – We hear that the show is looking to cast a transgender character for its upcoming season, Nashville’s first on CMT. Further details on the role are scarce, but we know the character is a trans woman who will play a significant role in – spoiler alert! – Juliette’s (Hayden Panettiere) recovery from a plane crash. The crash landing has left her with a lot more than just scrapes and bruises… and her injuries are going to have a significant impact on her personal life and career. Don’t be surprised if the starlet never steps onto another stage ever again. – Read more at TV Guide

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