Country Music News 2/22/12

SUGARLAND: Stage Collapse Statement

Lawyers representing Sugarland have fired back in the lawsuit filed against them over the stage collapse in Indianapolis last summer. They are denying that the band should be held responsible for the wind-driven collapse, which killed seven people and injured more than 40. According to Indianapolis's WRTV, Sugarland's attorneys point out that they had no involvement in the construction of the stage since it wasn't erected for their sole use, and that it wasn't their responsibility to cancel the show for inclement weather. Their response also states, "Some or all of the plaintiffs failed to exercise due care for their own safety."

TAYLOR SWIFT: Meet Me by the Nectarines

Taylor Swift, a self-admitted romantic, hopes she'll just bump into the future love of her life -- probably in the produce section. She told Jay Leno last night that it's hard to just meet someone by chance because she's usually hanging out backstage, but she does go to the grocery store a lot when she's home.

JOE NICHOLS: Make Way for Daddy

Joe Nichols and his wife, Heather, have announced they're expecting their first child in the spring. According to People magazine, the couple had been trying for some time. Joe says, "I have to give all the credit to my wife. She has been a trouper through all of this and I am so happy." The two were married in 2007, and Joe has a 13-year-old daughter Ashelyn from a previous relationship.

CRAIG CAMPBELL: Kind of a Big Deal

Craig Campbell will headline the pre-race concert at Sunday's Daytona 500. He'll perform for 90 minutes in the Midway Fan Zone prior to the flag drop at 1 p.m.

Rocker Lenny Kravitz will also be performing before the race.