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Briefly: Janet Jackson, Billy Gilman, Celine Dion, Ray Charles, Andre 3000

Janet Jackson issued an apology on Monday night (2/2) for exposing her bare breast for a moment during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Billy Gilman hits the road for the holidays

After a month-long break from touring, 13-year-old country singer Billy Gilman is slated to head back out on the road for a short holiday jaunt.

Jessica Andrews, Billy Gilman hook up for U.S. tour

Teen country singers Jessica Andrews and Billy Gilman have paired up for a summer tour that is slated to kick off on June 17 in North Platte, Neb. The itinerary is heavy on county fairs and parks, with a few amphitheater dates thrown in, according to both of the singers’ official websites.

Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith lead ACM nominations

Lee Ann Womack and Toby Keith picked up six nods apiece to lead the field of nominees for the 36th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The nominees were announced on Monday morning (2/27) in Los Angeles.

Briefly News and Comment: Puffy update, James Gang reunion

plus: Obits. KC and the Sunshine Band. Joey McIntyre. RIAA and OpenNap. Jessica Andrews and Billy Gilman. Robbie Williams. Static-X. Musicians and the women who love them.

Briefly: MP3.com, LeAnn Rimes, BSB, TV country

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12-Year-Old Billy Gilman Hits Country Chart At No. 4

Sony Records Nashville reports that “One Voice,” the debut album from 12-year-old Billy Gilman, enters the country music charts at No. 4 this week, making him the youngest artist in SoundScan history to land a debut album in the top five. The mark was previously held by LeAnn Rimes.