JARED FOLLOWILL AND JULIANNE HOUGH DENY DATING REPORTS

A spokesperson for Kings Of Leon star Jared Followill has brushed off reports he's dating Julianne Hough, insisting the pair is "just friends".

Jared Followill was spotted partying with Julianne Hough in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday (01Dec09), fuelling speculation they've embarked on a new relationship - just one month after reports alleged the blonde had broken up with fellow country singer Chuck Wicks.

An onlooker told People.com, "They were very affectionate, just hanging out at the table. They stayed for about an hour and enjoyed karaoke. None of them sang, but they just hung with their group."

It's the second time the rumoured couple has been spotted together in the last two weeks - but a spokesperson for Jared Followill insists there's no romance between them.

The rep tells People.com, "They are friends and have been hanging (out)."

Jared Followill was most recently linked to Twilight actress Ashley Greene after they reportedly kissed at his 23rd birthday party in New York City last month (Nov09).