STUNNING Hillary Scott of country-pop sensation Lady Antebellum has become a superstar after being twice shunned by American Idol.

The Just A Kiss singer never gave up on her dream after failing to make it through to the live shows on the TV talent show in the States. “It was definitely heart-breaking at the time because nobody wants to get rejected,” Hillary tells Shuffle.

“Back then, I was trying to find my place in the spotlight to sing for a living. I was looking for a break and I don’t regret doing American Idol; I’m thankful for the experience.

“It just wasn’t my story, and that’s okay, but I would tell people, who try out for American Idol or X Factor or whatever, not to get discouraged if they don’t make it on shows like that. If it’s your dream,keep at it because I’m proof that you can still do it.

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GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY (GAC) has announced that the network will sponsor CAPITOL NASHVILLE act LADY ANTEBELLUM’s “Own the Night 2011 Tour.” The 21-city arena tour will feature special guest MCA NASHVILLE artist JOSH KELLEY on all dates and a combination of EDEN’S EDGE, and RANDY MONTANA on a rotating basis.

“GAC and everyone who works over there have always shown us so much love and support, even from the very beginning of our career and the release of our first single,” said LADY A’s DAVE HAYWOOD. “This ‘Own the Night’ tour has been so much fun to plan. We’re excited that we’ll have our friends at GAC out on the road with us and helping us put together a once-in-a-lifetime experience for country music fans.”

GAC President ED HARDY added, “GAC has loved LADY ANTEBELLUM from their earliest days and we’re thrilled to be hitting the road with them in NOVEMBER.

The tour kicks off in KNOXVILLE, TN on NOVEMBER 11th. For a complete list of tour dates, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

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Last week, Lady Antebellum released the title track to their upcoming ‘Own the Night’ album to radio stations. This week, they’re teasing fans with 30-second previews on Amazon of all 12 songs from the project, due out on September 13.

While the song ‘Own the Night‘ was a traditional deviation from the songs that have made the band famous, there doesn’t appear to be another like it on the album. Many of the remaining 11 — including ‘Just a Kiss’ — seem to be more polished, like hits ‘Need You Now’ and ‘American Honey’ from previous albums.

Lyrically, these snapshots pull one in enough to wonder where the story goes next, but alas we all have to wait three weeks. ‘Cold as Stone’ is one to keep an eye on, as is the peppier ‘Singing Me Home.’

The trio makes a habit of writing songs based on each other’s personal lives, and Hillary Scott has provided plenty of fodder over the last 12 months. Now that she’s happily engaged, one wonders if we’ll find an album full of more upbeat tunes.

Lady Antebellum are set to open their Own the Night Tour this fall in Knoxville, Tenn. The first show is on November 11, and Randy Montana and Eden’s Edge will open. Also, look for the trio on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live‘ this October.

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