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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
TOP TV BLUNDERS OF THE DECADE
These are from "THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER."
1. Writer's Strike
2. ABC Passing on "CSI" The hit franchise has aired more than 500 episodes and generated more than six-billion-dollars for CBS.
3. Janet Jackson's Super Bowl N*pple Slip
4. MyNetworkTV (LOL)
5. Election Night Coverage in 2000
6. Dumping Jay Leno From NBC's "The Tonight Show"
7. The Casting of Ryan Jenkins
8. ABC's Overload on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire"
9. NBC Hiring Ben Silverman (LOFL - I totally agree with this - he ruined many a show on NBC!)
10. Fox Canceling "Family Guy" - (best opening ever when this show comes back and lists all the shows that FOX put on and promptly cancelled in it's place!)
1. Writer's Strike
2. ABC Passing on "CSI" The hit franchise has aired more than 500 episodes and generated more than six-billion-dollars for CBS.
3. Janet Jackson's Super Bowl N*pple Slip
4. MyNetworkTV (LOL)
5. Election Night Coverage in 2000
6. Dumping Jay Leno From NBC's "The Tonight Show"
7. The Casting of Ryan Jenkins
8. ABC's Overload on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire"
9. NBC Hiring Ben Silverman (LOFL - I totally agree with this - he ruined many a show on NBC!)
10. Fox Canceling "Family Guy" - (best opening ever when this show comes back and lists all the shows that FOX put on and promptly cancelled in it's place!)
Movies in 2009
BoxOfficeMojo.com's list of the top ten films of 2009 and their gross domestic box office.
1. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" -- 402-million-111-thousand dollars
2. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" -- 301-million-959-thousand dollars
3. "Up" -- 293-million-four-thousand dollars
4. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" -- 281-million-930-thousand dollars
5. "The Hangover" -- 277-million-322-thousand dollars
6. "Star Trek" -- 257-million-730-thousand dollars
7. "Avatar" -- 232-million-129-thousand dollars
8. "Monsters Vs. Aliens" -- 198-million-35-thousand dollars
9. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" -- 96-million-573-thousand dollars
10. "The Blind Side" -- 186-million-937-thousand dollars
"Land of the Lost" starring Will Ferrell was the biggest disappointment - it took in a bit over $49-million when it reportedly cost $100-million! And it debuted in June - prime movie time.
1. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" -- 402-million-111-thousand dollars
2. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" -- 301-million-959-thousand dollars
3. "Up" -- 293-million-four-thousand dollars
4. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" -- 281-million-930-thousand dollars
5. "The Hangover" -- 277-million-322-thousand dollars
6. "Star Trek" -- 257-million-730-thousand dollars
7. "Avatar" -- 232-million-129-thousand dollars
8. "Monsters Vs. Aliens" -- 198-million-35-thousand dollars
9. "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" -- 96-million-573-thousand dollars
10. "The Blind Side" -- 186-million-937-thousand dollars
"Land of the Lost" starring Will Ferrell was the biggest disappointment - it took in a bit over $49-million when it reportedly cost $100-million! And it debuted in June - prime movie time.
CMT's Top 20 Video's
The Year-End Top 20 Countdown airs Friday at 10:30, but here's an early peek.
1. Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me" - the most weeks at #1 with 11 - it was on the countdown a total of 19 weeks
2. The Zac Brown Band, "Whatever It Is"
3. Jason Aldean, "She's Country"
4. Carrie Underwood, "I Told You So"
5. Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing"
6. Taylor Swift, "White Horse"
7. Toby Keith, "American Ride"
8. Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
9. Kellie Pickler, "Best Days of Your Life"
10. Luke Bryan, "Do I"
11. Rascal Flatts, "Here Comes Goodbye"
12. Keith Urban, "Only You Can Love Me This Way"
13. Jason Aldean, "Big Green Tractor"
14. The Zac Brown Band, "Toes"
15. Billy Currington, "People Are Crazy"
16. Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"
17. Darius Rucker, "Alright"
18. Carrie Underwood, "Cowboy Casanova"
19. Kenny Chesney, "Out Last Night"
20. Lady Antebellum, "I Run to You"
Check out the videos at CMT.com.
1. Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me" - the most weeks at #1 with 11 - it was on the countdown a total of 19 weeks
2. The Zac Brown Band, "Whatever It Is"
3. Jason Aldean, "She's Country"
4. Carrie Underwood, "I Told You So"
5. Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing"
6. Taylor Swift, "White Horse"
7. Toby Keith, "American Ride"
8. Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
9. Kellie Pickler, "Best Days of Your Life"
10. Luke Bryan, "Do I"
11. Rascal Flatts, "Here Comes Goodbye"
12. Keith Urban, "Only You Can Love Me This Way"
13. Jason Aldean, "Big Green Tractor"
14. The Zac Brown Band, "Toes"
15. Billy Currington, "People Are Crazy"
16. Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"
17. Darius Rucker, "Alright"
18. Carrie Underwood, "Cowboy Casanova"
19. Kenny Chesney, "Out Last Night"
20. Lady Antebellum, "I Run to You"
Check out the videos at CMT.com.
Jimmy Wayne Walkin' in the New Year
Jimmy Wayne has a big heart and hopefully a great pair of walking shoes. To help America's homeless Jimmy will launch the "Meet Me Halfway" campaign Jan. 1st. That's when he will start a solo walk from nashville to Phoenix, AZ - yes he is going to walk halfway across the USofA. 1400 miles!
It's going to be tough and Jimmy knows it. "It's going to be cold, rainy and maybe even snowing and that ground I sleep on at night is going to be really hard. But that's what the homeless are dealing with each and every winter they go without a home of their own."
The goal of "Meet Me Halfway" is to bring attention to the issue and raise money. Jimmy really wants to focus on groups that reach out to teens and young adults who are at risk - thou all organizations that help the homeless will benefit as well.
Jimmy says, "Our country is too great for us to have people who are suffering so...We as a nation have got to end homelessness and we've got to help these kids."
It's going to be tough and Jimmy knows it. "It's going to be cold, rainy and maybe even snowing and that ground I sleep on at night is going to be really hard. But that's what the homeless are dealing with each and every winter they go without a home of their own."
The goal of "Meet Me Halfway" is to bring attention to the issue and raise money. Jimmy really wants to focus on groups that reach out to teens and young adults who are at risk - thou all organizations that help the homeless will benefit as well.
Jimmy says, "Our country is too great for us to have people who are suffering so...We as a nation have got to end homelessness and we've got to help these kids."
Biggest News I Missed While On Vacation
Carrie Underwood got engaged! Congrats Carrie and Mike Fisher - Mike asked Carrie on December 20th to be his bride. Carrie wrote on her blog, "I think you all know what Santa left under the tree for me this year...a fiancé! Woo hoo! Little Ace is finally going to have a dad! We all couldn't be happier!!!" (Ace is her rat terrier.) No wedding plans yet but they say they'd like to have their ceremony over the summer.
Congrats Carrie! And Mike of course.
Congrats Carrie! And Mike of course.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sugarland Cookie Cutters
Want one? They're in the shape of their emblem - a heart with wings.
Enter to win by texting SUGARCOOKIE to 66937 or post "I Want a Sugarland Cookie Cutter" in the comments section of the news page on their website.
More details at SugarlandMusic.com.
15 Million-Air Man
We love Steve Wariner!
Last Tuesday Steve was honored by BMI with Million-Air Awards for writing and publishing four songs.
His awards came for Clint Black's "Nothin' But the Taillights," Keith Urban's "Where the Blacktop Ends," his CMA winner "Holes In the Floor of Heaven," and "I Should Be With You."
Steve now has a total of 15 Million-Air Awards!
Last Tuesday Steve was honored by BMI with Million-Air Awards for writing and publishing four songs.
His awards came for Clint Black's "Nothin' But the Taillights," Keith Urban's "Where the Blacktop Ends," his CMA winner "Holes In the Floor of Heaven," and "I Should Be With You."
Steve now has a total of 15 Million-Air Awards!
ACM's Making Some Changes
Starting in 2010 there will be a few changes to the nominations.
Eight acts in the running for the top prize - Entertainer of the Year (which Carrie Underwood won in 2009). Normally it's five.
The Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist categories will be combined to become the Top New Solo Vocalist.
The current Top New Vocal Duo or Group will be split into separate categories - top New Vocal Duo and Top New Vocal Group (I think 'cuz we now have more of each).
Academy of Country Music Executive Director Bob Romeo says the Academy Board, "felt these changes reflect what is happening in country music."
Remaining the same - fans will still determine the winners, and the Top New Solo Vacalist, Top New Vocal Duo and Top New Vocal Group will be contenders for the Top New Artist Award (I have to say - I like this).
Nominees will be announced in February.
Eight acts in the running for the top prize - Entertainer of the Year (which Carrie Underwood won in 2009). Normally it's five.
The Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist categories will be combined to become the Top New Solo Vocalist.
The current Top New Vocal Duo or Group will be split into separate categories - top New Vocal Duo and Top New Vocal Group (I think 'cuz we now have more of each).
Academy of Country Music Executive Director Bob Romeo says the Academy Board, "felt these changes reflect what is happening in country music."
Remaining the same - fans will still determine the winners, and the Top New Solo Vacalist, Top New Vocal Duo and Top New Vocal Group will be contenders for the Top New Artist Award (I have to say - I like this).
Nominees will be announced in February.
Billboard's Highest-Grossing Touring Acts of the Decade
1. The Rolling Stones
Total Gross: 869-million-471-thousand-325-dollars
Number Of Shows: 264
Number Of Sell-Outs: 190
Total Attendance: eight-million-236-thousand-586
2. U2
Total Gross: 844-million-157-thousand-925-dollars
Number Of Shows: 288
Number Of Sell-Outs: 288
Total Attendance: nine-million-869-thousand-953
3. Madonna
Total Gross: 801-million-299-thousand-671-dollars
Number Of Shows: 248
Number Of Sell-Outs: 244
Total Attendance: six-million-387-thousand-124
4. Bruce Springsteen
Total Gross: 688-million-136-thousand-476-dollars
Number Of Shows: 403
Number Of Sell-Outs: 248
Total Attendance: eight-million-605-thousand-238
5. Elton John
Total Gross: 603-million-804-thousand-670-dollars
Number Of Concerts: 541
Number Of Sell-Outs: 470
Total Attendance: five-million-789-thousand-833
6. Celine Dion
Total Gross: 536-million-593-thousand-262-dollars
Number Of Shows: 792
Number Of Sell-Outs: 597
Total Attendance: four-million-99-thousand-963
7. Dave Matthews Band
Total Gross: 505-million-447-thousand-901-dollars
Number Of Shows: 547
Number Of Sell-Outs: 282
Total Attendance: eleven-million-230-thousand-696
8. Kenny Chesney
Total Gross: 477-million-931-thousand-760-dollars
Number Of Shows: 622
Number Of Sell-Outs: 409
Total Attendance: nine-million-210-thousand-288
9. Bon Jovi
Total Gross: 419-million-481-thousand-741-dollars
Number Of Shows: 249
Number Of Sell-Outs: 224
Total Attendance: five-million-384-thousand-747
10. Billy Joel
Total Gross: 418-million-421-thousand-266-dollars
Number Of Shows: 241
Number Of Sell-Outs: 213
Total Attendance: four-million-141-thousand-287
Kenny Chesney would have been higher on the list - but he chooses not to charge so much for tickets!!! Gotta love Kenny!
Here's how the other country acts faired.
13. Tim McGraw
Total Gross: 303-million-950-thousand-209-dollars
Number Of Shows: 388
Number Of Sell-Outs: 175
Total Attendance: five-million-203-thousand-501
20. Rascal Flatts
Total Gross: 222-million-256-thousand-153-dollars
Number Of Shows: 401
Number Of Sell-Outs: 274
Total Attendance: four-million-514-thousand-282
24. Toby Keith
Total Gross: 271-million-904-thousand-093
Number Of Shows: 542
Number Of Sell-Outs: 200
Total Attendance: six-million-355-thousand-046
Total Gross: 869-million-471-thousand-325-dollars
Number Of Shows: 264
Number Of Sell-Outs: 190
Total Attendance: eight-million-236-thousand-586
2. U2
Total Gross: 844-million-157-thousand-925-dollars
Number Of Shows: 288
Number Of Sell-Outs: 288
Total Attendance: nine-million-869-thousand-953
3. Madonna
Total Gross: 801-million-299-thousand-671-dollars
Number Of Shows: 248
Number Of Sell-Outs: 244
Total Attendance: six-million-387-thousand-124
4. Bruce Springsteen
Total Gross: 688-million-136-thousand-476-dollars
Number Of Shows: 403
Number Of Sell-Outs: 248
Total Attendance: eight-million-605-thousand-238
5. Elton John
Total Gross: 603-million-804-thousand-670-dollars
Number Of Concerts: 541
Number Of Sell-Outs: 470
Total Attendance: five-million-789-thousand-833
6. Celine Dion
Total Gross: 536-million-593-thousand-262-dollars
Number Of Shows: 792
Number Of Sell-Outs: 597
Total Attendance: four-million-99-thousand-963
7. Dave Matthews Band
Total Gross: 505-million-447-thousand-901-dollars
Number Of Shows: 547
Number Of Sell-Outs: 282
Total Attendance: eleven-million-230-thousand-696
8. Kenny Chesney
Total Gross: 477-million-931-thousand-760-dollars
Number Of Shows: 622
Number Of Sell-Outs: 409
Total Attendance: nine-million-210-thousand-288
9. Bon Jovi
Total Gross: 419-million-481-thousand-741-dollars
Number Of Shows: 249
Number Of Sell-Outs: 224
Total Attendance: five-million-384-thousand-747
10. Billy Joel
Total Gross: 418-million-421-thousand-266-dollars
Number Of Shows: 241
Number Of Sell-Outs: 213
Total Attendance: four-million-141-thousand-287
Kenny Chesney would have been higher on the list - but he chooses not to charge so much for tickets!!! Gotta love Kenny!
Here's how the other country acts faired.
13. Tim McGraw
Total Gross: 303-million-950-thousand-209-dollars
Number Of Shows: 388
Number Of Sell-Outs: 175
Total Attendance: five-million-203-thousand-501
20. Rascal Flatts
Total Gross: 222-million-256-thousand-153-dollars
Number Of Shows: 401
Number Of Sell-Outs: 274
Total Attendance: four-million-514-thousand-282
24. Toby Keith
Total Gross: 271-million-904-thousand-093
Number Of Shows: 542
Number Of Sell-Outs: 200
Total Attendance: six-million-355-thousand-046
Billboard's Hot 100 Artists of the Decade
Taylor Swift is the highest ranking country star on the list logging in at #35.
Here's the Top Ten.
1. Usher
2. Beyonce
3. Alicia Keys
4. Rihanna
5. Nelly
6. 50 Cent
7. Black Eyed Peas
8. Destiny's Child
9. Kelly Clarkson
10. Kanye West
Here's how our Country Stars ranked.
35. Taylor Swift
45. Faith Hill
65. Carrie Underwood
66. Rascal Flatts
69. Tim McGraw
75. Kenny Chesney
80. Toby Keith
83. Lonestar
88. Keith Urban
89. Brad Paisley
96. Dixie Chicks
Here's the Top Ten.
1. Usher
2. Beyonce
3. Alicia Keys
4. Rihanna
5. Nelly
6. 50 Cent
7. Black Eyed Peas
8. Destiny's Child
9. Kelly Clarkson
10. Kanye West
Here's how our Country Stars ranked.
35. Taylor Swift
45. Faith Hill
65. Carrie Underwood
66. Rascal Flatts
69. Tim McGraw
75. Kenny Chesney
80. Toby Keith
83. Lonestar
88. Keith Urban
89. Brad Paisley
96. Dixie Chicks
Nielsen BDS List of the Most Played Radio Acts of the Decade
This is a list of all radio acts - yet it is dominated by Country Music! Whoo Hoo!
1. Tim McGraw
2. Toby Keith
3, George Strait
4. Alan Jackson
5. Nickelback
6. Kenny Chesney
7. Rascal Flatts
8. Brooks & Dunn
9. Garth Brooks
10. Green Day
Tim McGraw has logged more than 7.8 million spins in the last 10 years!
1. Tim McGraw
2. Toby Keith
3, George Strait
4. Alan Jackson
5. Nickelback
6. Kenny Chesney
7. Rascal Flatts
8. Brooks & Dunn
9. Garth Brooks
10. Green Day
Tim McGraw has logged more than 7.8 million spins in the last 10 years!
Faith Hill Gets a Shock!
10 years ago today Faith Hill hit the top of the charts with a song that would become the 4th most played song of the past decade.
The honor goes to..."Breathe."
She also has the 6th most played song of the past decade.
That song is "The Way You Love Me."
Faith was left speechless with the news, then found her voice and said, "I was absolutely floored. The idea that these songs have connected the way that they have, with so many people, is just magical t me - it's a tremendous honor. It's what inspires me to continue to make music."
Each song has played more than one-million times.
The only other song to have more than a million spins for the country genre?
Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance."
Both songs had extensive play on other formats to boost their spins.
Nielsen BDS List of the Songs Receiving More Than One-Million Spins in the Past Decade
1. Nickelback, "How You Remind Me"
2. Train, "Drops of Jupiter"
3. Lifehouse, "Hanging By a Moment"
4. Faith Hill, "Breathe"
5. 3 Doors Down, "Kryptonite"
6. Faith Hill, "The Way You Love Me"
7. Lee Ann Womack, "I Hope You Dance"
1. Nickelback, "How You Remind Me"
2. Train, "Drops of Jupiter"
3. Lifehouse, "Hanging By a Moment"
4. Faith Hill, "Breathe"
5. 3 Doors Down, "Kryptonite"
6. Faith Hill, "The Way You Love Me"
7. Lee Ann Womack, "I Hope You Dance"
Taylor Swift - 2009 The Year Of
- "People" magazine's annual "25 Most Intriguing People of 2009" issue (available Friday) has Taylor on the cover. In the mag Taylor talks about her unprecidented year saying "So many moments have happened this year where I sti there and I say to myself, 'REALLY?'"
- Taylor is the 7th Most Played Artist of the Year in all formats - she is the 4th most played artist on the Adult-Contemporary Chart. In Country she is #3. (look for the full list in another posting)
- In a "Rolling Stone" year-end poll readers voted Taylor in at #10 on the list of Top Artists of 2009. (Adam Lambert is #1)
- She is at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 Artist of the Decade - Country Artist list. She is the highest country artist on the list (look for that in a future posting), which is very impressive as she has only been around 3 1/2 out of those 10 years.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Yowza Reba!
Do you remember the dress Reba wore at the CMA's in 1993 when she sang her duet with Linda Davis? It was a hot little number that has quite a plunging neckline. (I'm sure she had some double sided tape in use that night to make sure the "girls" stayed put!) Well, the Sandy Spika dress will be featured at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum through June 13th in a new exhibit called "Reba McEntire: Put On Your Red Dress, Baby." (lol) That dress caused quite a stir that night in 1993. Vince Gill won Entertainer of the Year that night, but Reba said she, "got more press off that dress than if I'd won Entertainer of the Year."
Here's the video from that night for your enjoyment.
Here's the video from that night for your enjoyment.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Grammy Nominations
The big announcements came last Wednesday. Of course, country stars ::cough Taylor Swift cough:: showed up in the non- country categories.
Grammy Country Nominiees:
Best Female Country Vocal Performance:
Miranda Lambert, "Dead Flowers"
Martina McBride, "I Just Call You Mine"
Taylor Swift, "White Horse"
Carrie Underwood, "Just A Dream"
Lee Ann Womack, "Solitary Thinkin'"
Best Male Country Vocal Performance:
Trace Adkins, "All I Ask For Anymore"
Billy Currington, "People Are Crazy"
Jamey Johnson, "High Cost Of Living"
George Strait, "Living For The Night"
Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing"
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal:
Brooks & Dunn, "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried"
Lady Antebellum, "I Run To You"
Rascal Flatts, "Here Comes Goodbye"
Sugarland, "It Happens"
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals:
Dierks Bentley & Patty Griffin, "Beautiful World"
Kenny Chesney & Mac McAnally, "Down The Road"
Brad Paisley & Keith Urban, "Start A Band"
Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis, "I Told You So"
Lee Ann Womack & George Strait, "Everything But Quits"
Best Country Song:
"All I Ask For Anymore," Casey Beathard & Tim James, songwriters (Trace Adkins)
"High Cost Of Living," Jamey Johnson & James Slater, songwriters (Jamey Johnson)
"I Run To You," Tom Douglas, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)
"People Are Crazy," Bobby Braddock & Troy Jones, songwriters (Billy Currington)
"White Horse," Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
Best Country Album:
Zac Brown Band, "The Foundation"
George Strait, "Twang"
Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Keith Urban, "Defying Gravity"
Lee Ann Womack, "Call Me Crazy"
Non-Country Categories:
Record Of The Year:
Beyonce, "Halo"
Black Eyed Peas, "I Got A Feeling"
Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Lady GaGa, "Poker Face"
Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
Album Of The Year:
"I Am...Sasha Fierce," Beyonce
"The E.N.D.," Black Eyed Peas
"The Fame," Lady GaGa
"Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King," Dave Matthews Band
"Fearless," Taylor Swift
Song Of The Year:
Lady GaGa, "Poker Face"
Maxwell, "Pretty Wings"
Beyonce, "Single Ladies"
Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
Grammy Country Nominiees:
Best Female Country Vocal Performance:
Miranda Lambert, "Dead Flowers"
Martina McBride, "I Just Call You Mine"
Taylor Swift, "White Horse"
Carrie Underwood, "Just A Dream"
Lee Ann Womack, "Solitary Thinkin'"
Best Male Country Vocal Performance:
Trace Adkins, "All I Ask For Anymore"
Billy Currington, "People Are Crazy"
Jamey Johnson, "High Cost Of Living"
George Strait, "Living For The Night"
Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing"
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal:
Brooks & Dunn, "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried"
Lady Antebellum, "I Run To You"
Rascal Flatts, "Here Comes Goodbye"
Sugarland, "It Happens"
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals:
Dierks Bentley & Patty Griffin, "Beautiful World"
Kenny Chesney & Mac McAnally, "Down The Road"
Brad Paisley & Keith Urban, "Start A Band"
Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis, "I Told You So"
Lee Ann Womack & George Strait, "Everything But Quits"
Best Country Song:
"All I Ask For Anymore," Casey Beathard & Tim James, songwriters (Trace Adkins)
"High Cost Of Living," Jamey Johnson & James Slater, songwriters (Jamey Johnson)
"I Run To You," Tom Douglas, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)
"People Are Crazy," Bobby Braddock & Troy Jones, songwriters (Billy Currington)
"White Horse," Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)
Best Country Album:
Zac Brown Band, "The Foundation"
George Strait, "Twang"
Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Keith Urban, "Defying Gravity"
Lee Ann Womack, "Call Me Crazy"
Non-Country Categories:
Record Of The Year:
Beyonce, "Halo"
Black Eyed Peas, "I Got A Feeling"
Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Lady GaGa, "Poker Face"
Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
Album Of The Year:
"I Am...Sasha Fierce," Beyonce
"The E.N.D.," Black Eyed Peas
"The Fame," Lady GaGa
"Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King," Dave Matthews Band
"Fearless," Taylor Swift
Song Of The Year:
Lady GaGa, "Poker Face"
Maxwell, "Pretty Wings"
Beyonce, "Single Ladies"
Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me"
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Gretchen Wilson Online
December 8th is the day Gretchen will be featured on CMT's online series "Studio 330 Sessions." It's an intimate, unplugged performance that is also an interview.Songs we'll hear.
- "When I Think About Cheatin'"
- "The Earring Song"
- Work Hard, Play Harder"
- "I Got Your Country Right Here" - the title cut to her upcoming album
During the interview portion Gretchen talks about her first live performance and how she feels about launching her own record label - Redneck Records (hint - excited).
For a backstage preview of Gretchen performing her latest single "Work Hard, Play Harder" (which you can request for Lunchtime with Lezli) head over to CMT.com.
Thank YOU
The Stocking Stuffer Program is going so well!
The kids of Dodge county will have a magical Christmas morning
because of you!
There are still a few kids left - email me if you want to help.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I hope you have a wonderful day filled with family and friends.
And lots of food!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Another Rocker Goes Country
Did you know that Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley brother is a pop star? Josh Kelley debuted in 2003 with the pop hit "Amazing" and then in 2005 had a Top 10 hit with "Only You."
Now he's going Country! Record label UMG (artists on their roster = Sugarland, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack and Jamey Johnson) signed Josh to a deal in September and he is currently working on an album for next year.
Josh says, “Universal is a perfect home for me and my music. They have an awesome track record of allowing artists to be who they really are, and have already been so supportive of my new music. I’m stoked to be part of such a talented group of artists and staff.”
Well, he's pretty talented, so let's see what happens.
Oh, and Josh, he's married to, Katherine Heigl (yeah, from Grey's Anatomy). They just adopted a baby! Josh did make his home in Nashville before marrying Katherine.
Now he's going Country! Record label UMG (artists on their roster = Sugarland, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack and Jamey Johnson) signed Josh to a deal in September and he is currently working on an album for next year.
Josh says, “Universal is a perfect home for me and my music. They have an awesome track record of allowing artists to be who they really are, and have already been so supportive of my new music. I’m stoked to be part of such a talented group of artists and staff.”
Well, he's pretty talented, so let's see what happens.
Oh, and Josh, he's married to, Katherine Heigl (yeah, from Grey's Anatomy). They just adopted a baby! Josh did make his home in Nashville before marrying Katherine.
CASE DISMISSED! ::bangs gavel::
John Rich heard that twice last Friday.
Remember that incident between John and former "Nashville Star" contestant Jared Ashley last March at John's Nashville club? In his testimony John did admit that he pushed Jared while throwing him out of his club, but Davidson County General Sessions Judge Aaron Holt said that John was justified and didn't hurt Jared, saying, "This was a private club, there was no evidence of physical injuries, or pictures of bruising or cuts." So CASE DISMISSED!
Also CASE DISMISSED for the harassment charge Jared filed against John.
As you can imagine, John was happy saying, "Everyone knows now I am not out there doing the things I've been accused of.'' He also said it felt good to be vindicated.
Remember that incident between John and former "Nashville Star" contestant Jared Ashley last March at John's Nashville club? In his testimony John did admit that he pushed Jared while throwing him out of his club, but Davidson County General Sessions Judge Aaron Holt said that John was justified and didn't hurt Jared, saying, "This was a private club, there was no evidence of physical injuries, or pictures of bruising or cuts." So CASE DISMISSED!
Also CASE DISMISSED for the harassment charge Jared filed against John.
As you can imagine, John was happy saying, "Everyone knows now I am not out there doing the things I've been accused of.'' He also said it felt good to be vindicated.
AMA Winners
November has been a fab month for Ms. Taylor! She took home a bunch of CMA's a couple of weeks ago - and last night she took home 5 American Music Awards - including the top award - Artist of the Year - over Michael Jackson!
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood performed while Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, the Zac Brown Band, and Jason Aldean were presenters.
Very excited to see Gloriana take the T-mobile Breakthrough Artist Award!!!!!!
Here are the Country-related winners at the 2009 American Music Awards:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
POP/ROCK - FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
COUNTRY - FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Keith Urban
Keith Urban
COUNTRY - FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
COUNTRY - FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
COUNTRY - FAVORITE ALBUM
"Fearless" - Taylor Swift
"Fearless" - Taylor Swift
FAVORITE ADULT CONTEMPORARY ARTIST
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Gloriana
Gloriana
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Julianne & Dancing With the Stars
Julianne Hough won't be returning to the smash ABC show in the spring. She will continue to concentrate on her music career. Julianne may be back in the fall - she says she'll, "cross that bridge" when it nears.
Julianne is working on her sophomore album, and she has been spending time on the road.
She has been working so hard that she and Chuck Wicks are taking a break - they were barely seeing each other.
Julianne started on Dancing With the Stars in 2007 as a pro. She danced with Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno and Indy racer Helio Castroneves -- and won that Disco Ball trophy both times!
Julianne is working on her sophomore album, and she has been spending time on the road.
She has been working so hard that she and Chuck Wicks are taking a break - they were barely seeing each other.
Julianne started on Dancing With the Stars in 2007 as a pro. She danced with Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno and Indy racer Helio Castroneves -- and won that Disco Ball trophy both times!
Country's Hottest Women - According to MAXIM
Sorry guys - they are all tasteful pix - no teeny tiny dresses or bikini car washes!
Here's the list - in no particular order - with a few photos from the site.
- Sara Evans
- Carrie Underwood
- Taylor Swift
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- Kellie Pickler
- Faith Hill
- Shania Twain
- Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott
- Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles
- Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild
- Gretchen Wilson
- Gloriana's Cheyenne Kimball - to the right
- Danielle Peck, Julie Roberts
- Julianne Hough
- American Idol alum Kristy Lee Cook
- Newcomer Jessie James
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Judds Might Tour in 2010!
The Judds had to retire in 1991 (I know, almost 20 years ago!) when Naomi contracted hepatitis C - and as you can imagine, she has missed the stage, well, more like the love from the crowd.
They performed at last summer's CMA Music Fest and Wynonna said, "We sang for 50,000 people, and they sang back to us and it was a holy moment. On the drive home I thought, 'You know, I really appreciate where I've come from and the people do too, and they love the Judds music and it hasn't disappeared.' I just thought, 'You know, I think it's time.'"
Wynonna told Billboard magazine, "We are 'in talks,' so there's nothing that's been defined yet. I just felt it in my spirit. A couple weeks ago I said, 'It's 2010. It's been 25 years. It's take-your-mother-to-work year.' It just feels like it's the right time. She'll be 64 in January, and I think it's time - not the whole year, but it's just going to be a way to celebrate her."
I'll keep you updated on this very exciting news. Maybe we'll see them give Sugarland a run for their money at next years CMA's!
Is Carrie Underwood Living In Sin?
No she is not - so stop gossiping already!
Rumors have been flying that Carrie and #12 Mike Fisher have moved in together, but Carrie told Celebrity-Gossip.net, "Neither of us would ever do that. I would never live with my boyfriend...not my style."
This has also been confirmed by Carrie's rep.
Rumors have been flying that Carrie and #12 Mike Fisher have moved in together, but Carrie told Celebrity-Gossip.net, "Neither of us would ever do that. I would never live with my boyfriend...not my style."
This has also been confirmed by Carrie's rep.
Julianne & Chuck - Splitsville?
There has been a lot of back and forth for a week now about Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough - have they split or not?
Before the CMA's we were told yes, then Chuck came out and said that they were "going to address what's going on in our personal life together" as he hedged on their breakup.
Julianne is now telling "People" magazine they have split. She said, "We're both just really, really busy with our careers, and we spend a lot of time apart from each other - so we're just taking a little break right now."
They are still great friends who hang out and write together. They were each other's date for the CMA's.
Before the CMA's we were told yes, then Chuck came out and said that they were "going to address what's going on in our personal life together" as he hedged on their breakup.
Julianne is now telling "People" magazine they have split. She said, "We're both just really, really busy with our careers, and we spend a lot of time apart from each other - so we're just taking a little break right now."
They are still great friends who hang out and write together. They were each other's date for the CMA's.
Friday, November 13, 2009
CMA RATINGS
ABC was in first place Wednesday night thanks to the Country Music Awards. Nearly 36-million watched at least some of the show - just under 17-million of us watched the whole thing.
CBS was in 2nd place with just over 11.3-million thruout the night.
ABC won the night among all key demographics - that would be Adults, Men, Women, Teens, and Kids. And ABC attracted an even larger portion of adults under 50 (68% more) than CBS.
It was ABC's largest Wednesday audience for a non-sporting event in more than four years.
And what was that last big event? Why the CMA's in 2005!
Country Music is awesome (just ask Patricia Heaten! heehee)
CBS was in 2nd place with just over 11.3-million thruout the night.
ABC won the night among all key demographics - that would be Adults, Men, Women, Teens, and Kids. And ABC attracted an even larger portion of adults under 50 (68% more) than CBS.
It was ABC's largest Wednesday audience for a non-sporting event in more than four years.
And what was that last big event? Why the CMA's in 2005!
Country Music is awesome (just ask Patricia Heaten! heehee)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
CMA Winners
Entertainer of the Year = Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the Year = Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist of the Year = Taylor Swift
Vocal Group of the Year = Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year = Sugarland
Best New Artist = Darius Rucker
Album of the Year = Fearless by Taylor Swift
Single of the Year = I Run To You
Song of the Year = In Color
Musical Event of the Year = Start A Band
Male Vocalist of the Year = Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist of the Year = Taylor Swift
Vocal Group of the Year = Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year = Sugarland
Best New Artist = Darius Rucker
Album of the Year = Fearless by Taylor Swift
Single of the Year = I Run To You
Song of the Year = In Color
Musical Event of the Year = Start A Band
CMA Live Blog
Tim & Faith present
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR = TAYLOR SWIFT!!!
NOW THIS ONE I AM ON BOARD FOR!!!
YAY TAYLOR!!!!
HERE COME THE TEARS!!!
How awesome is she calling her band up? So Sweet!
Carrie and Brad actually have a moment to wrap things up.
And yes Carrie, you guys were AWESOME!
CMA Live Blog
Carrie's got on a new glittery silver dress for her and Brad to intro Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews performance of I'm Alive.
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR = START A BAND by BRAD PAISLEY & KEITH URBAN
Another dress for Carrie - layers of yellow with a black belt.
Nice intro by Carrie for Reba to sing Consider Me Gone.
Doncha love these new songs from Reb?
YAY! Billy Currington and People Are Crazy!
Lee Ann Womack & Kris Kristofferson presenting...
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR = TAYLOR SWIFT
Sorry, I'm crying FOWL!! Especially when you look at tonight's performances. Love you Taylor, but your voice needs to mature more.
LOL to her being good since she got a hug from Kris.
CMA Live Blog
Oooo I really like Carrie's dress. Went buy to fast and too complicated to describe.
Jason Aldean's big hit Big Green Tractor.
It's actually, kind of, a lackluster performance. No energy.
Martina performing with Charlie McCoy in her tribute to Barbara Mandrell. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool. Nice dress, and nice voice.
Oh, here comes George Strait - and Barbara Mandrell is thrilled.
Barbara Mandrell looks gorgeous! Love her dress.
I don't know where Roy Clark was.
Jason Aldean's big hit Big Green Tractor.
It's actually, kind of, a lackluster performance. No energy.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES = BARBARA MANDRELL, ROY CLARK & CHARLIE McCOY
Martina performing with Charlie McCoy in her tribute to Barbara Mandrell. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool. Nice dress, and nice voice.
Oh, here comes George Strait - and Barbara Mandrell is thrilled.
Barbara Mandrell looks gorgeous! Love her dress.
I don't know where Roy Clark was.
CMA Live Blog
Taylor is performing Fifteen acoustically surrounded by very excited fans with signs, and they sing along nicely. She is much better here than at the beginning.
Yikes, I'm gonna say it again, what is up with LeAnn Rimes makeup? Someone went for Smokey and came up with Night of the Living Dead. Just aweful!
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR = BRAD PAISLEY
CMA Live Blog
Finally! Brooks & Dunn and Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top! Honky Tonk Stomp.
Kix is rockin' the mandolin!
LOL, at first I thought Billy wasn't wearing his usual hat, but he is, under the, uh, other one (what kind is it?).
Yeah! That ws fun! Look at B&D takin' it all in. Ronnie looks like he's tearing up.
Jamey Johnson and Kid Rock - alright I hear twang!
I am loving Somewhere Between Jennings and Jones!
Cool - Jamey's guitar has all kinds of signatures on it.
Jamey sure can sing country, but he looks like he'd be at home in The Amityville Horror. (it's that beard!)
Dale Jr. & Julianne Hough. Love Julianne's dark, dark green glitter dress with cap sleeves.
THEY WERE RUDELY CUT OFF WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Kix is rockin' the mandolin!
LOL, at first I thought Billy wasn't wearing his usual hat, but he is, under the, uh, other one (what kind is it?).
Yeah! That ws fun! Look at B&D takin' it all in. Ronnie looks like he's tearing up.
Jamey Johnson and Kid Rock - alright I hear twang!
I am loving Somewhere Between Jennings and Jones!
Cool - Jamey's guitar has all kinds of signatures on it.
Jamey sure can sing country, but he looks like he'd be at home in The Amityville Horror. (it's that beard!)
Dale Jr. & Julianne Hough. Love Julianne's dark, dark green glitter dress with cap sleeves.
OK - who's bidding on that car for me?
VOCAL DUO = SUGARLAND!!!
YES! I'M SO GLAD I CHANGED MY MIND AND WENT WITH WHO I REALLY WANTED TO WIN.
THEY WERE RUDELY CUT OFF WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF
VIDEO OF THE YEAR = LOVE STORY by TAYLOR SWIFT
http://www.youtube.com/user/taylorswift?blend=1&ob=4#p/a/12E43D243BEF14F2/1/z4xmxb9K8RI
I just saw a Wendy's commercial featuring Rascal Flatts!
CMA Live Blog
Carrie is in a new dress. Pretty green with ruffles all over. (It's pretty, but I keep thinking Christmas tree.)
Salute to the troops - look at 'em all there! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
SUGARLAND!!!!!!!
Keep You! Super song!
Oh, look at Jen's pretty black dress.
It's kinda sad that Jen can't win Female Vocalist - she would have my vote!
Randy Houser and Robin Roberts. They are talking about Little Drake Dixon from Randy's video. There he is with Kellie Pickler - he is sooooooooo cute!
ALBUM OF THE YEAR = FEARLESS by TAYLOR SWIFT
She's cute jumping up and down - such a pretty dress. So cute with her dancing.
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR = MAC MACANALLY
Hey, guess who's coming up next? Why Brooks & Dunn with their final CMA performance - I had no idea - thanks for telling me.
The Blind Side looks pretty good.
CMA Live Blog
Oooo, I really like Carrie's dress. Pretty yellow with purple flowers, and flares at the bottom. It's my fav so far tonight.
Hahahahahaha Little Jimmie Dickens is doing a Kayne West bit interrupting Brad accepting video of the year saying Taylor deserved to win.
Keith Urban singing a new song (oof he's sooooooooooo hot!) 'Til Summer Comes Around.
I'm feeling pretty good about picking him for Male Vocalist, let me tell you. He's so sweet as he salutes his band.
Oh, Brad changed again - his shirt kinda matches Carrie's dress.
Tim's singing Southern Voice. Uh oh, a bit of a stumble at the beginning. Handled it like a champ thou.
I'm getting a little tired of the "Brooks & Dunn play the CMA's for the last time" coming up announcement. We get it, you're a big tease Mr. Promo Man!
Hahahahahaha Little Jimmie Dickens is doing a Kayne West bit interrupting Brad accepting video of the year saying Taylor deserved to win.
Keith Urban singing a new song (oof he's sooooooooooo hot!) 'Til Summer Comes Around.
I'm feeling pretty good about picking him for Male Vocalist, let me tell you. He's so sweet as he salutes his band.
Oh, Brad changed again - his shirt kinda matches Carrie's dress.
Tim's singing Southern Voice. Uh oh, a bit of a stumble at the beginning. Handled it like a champ thou.
I'm getting a little tired of the "Brooks & Dunn play the CMA's for the last time" coming up announcement. We get it, you're a big tease Mr. Promo Man!
CMA Live Blog
Carrie singing Cowboy Casanova!
I like her outfit. (I wonder if she has to practice getting in and out of her outfits). OK, when she stands I don't like it so much - the short shorts and how she's standing, well let's just say it doesn't look very nice. But the guys might like it.
Brad says The Judds are like family. And Naomi's hair looks black again, well purple this time. I like the shorter jacket better on her.
Presenting...
Loved his speech!
I like her outfit. (I wonder if she has to practice getting in and out of her outfits). OK, when she stands I don't like it so much - the short shorts and how she's standing, well let's just say it doesn't look very nice. But the guys might like it.
Brad says The Judds are like family. And Naomi's hair looks black again, well purple this time. I like the shorter jacket better on her.
Presenting...
BEST NEW ARTIST = DARIUS RUCKER!!!
WHOO HOO!!
::more cartwheels::
Loved his speech!LOL to Brad's jokes about Carrie and Little Jimmie Dickens.
Oh, here we go - Vince and Daughtry. Great song! Tennessee Line! They better send it to country radio to play! It's more country than Taylor's new song! Yeah! Daughtry on country radio! Yeah! Vince Gill on rock/alternative radio!
CMA Live Blog
George Strait sings Twang! LOVE IT!
Oh look, Brad changed his outfit - hard to tell. LOL
Love Need You Now - such a great song by Lady A! On the red carpet Hillary Scott said the lyric was so honest and I know our own Stefani Bishop said the same thing.
I love the "snow" that is falling while they sing to each other!
God Patricia Heaten and Neal Flynn. Well, she no longer looks like she regrets having to be there.
I can't believe they are presenting Group.
GROUP OF THE YEAR = LADY ANTEBELLUM!!!!!!
YES!! YES!!! YES!!!
I TOTALLY CALLED IT!!!!!
::cartwheels::
Hey, right now during a commercial (for what Idk - but there are merekats everywhere) the song is I Run to You.
Oh, I'm so excited - this was a big winning pick for me!!!
CMA Live Blog
Carrie's wearing a sparlky strawberry colored dress to intro Brad and Welcome To the Future. Love his glittery guitar and the pacman game on the back video screens.
Oooo Zac Brown Band doing Devil Went Down to Georgia. NICE! Whoooo Hoooo! Awesome!
YEAH! He sang it with the son of a bitch line!
Wow - I really want to see them in concert now! They are amazing and can really play!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!!
They got a standing O! Good for them!
Oooo Zac Brown Band doing Devil Went Down to Georgia. NICE! Whoooo Hoooo! Awesome!
YEAH! He sang it with the son of a bitch line!Wow - I really want to see them in concert now! They are amazing and can really play!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!!
They got a standing O! Good for them!
CMA Live Blog
I love watching Miranda play that pink guitar. She really gets into it.
Oh, a Kenny Chesney shot - he's cute in his typical blue shirt and cowboy hat. lol
Taylor sings again coming up - hope she's better.
Oh, a Kenny Chesney shot - he's cute in his typical blue shirt and cowboy hat. lol
Taylor sings again coming up - hope she's better.
CMA Live Blog
LOL to Brad and Carrie's hot joke. ::snorting here:: Swine Flu parady to Blue.
Carrie's dress is pretty - short, red, ruffles from one shoulder down the skirt diagonally.
Darius Rucker is gonna Sing!!! Yay!!
Alright! The song silly, thou he is Alright too!
Oh, he's going into the audience to sing. Cool.
I have always loved Darius - and his voice is what I call a "toe curler" and there really aren't too many of them for me. I would really like him to win Male Vocalist, but I don't think it's his year. I am soooooooooo glad country music has got him! You rock people canNOT have him back. :P
Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen are presenting. Jake owen has a purple and black checked jacket on. Kellie is still in her liquid red carpet dress, and if you're just tuning in her hair is a reddish brown. Very pretty.
SONG OF THE YEAR = IN COLOR by JAMEY JOHNSON
Miranda is singing White Liar. Love it!!
Carrie's dress is pretty - short, red, ruffles from one shoulder down the skirt diagonally.
Darius Rucker is gonna Sing!!! Yay!!
Alright! The song silly, thou he is Alright too!
Oh, he's going into the audience to sing. Cool.
I have always loved Darius - and his voice is what I call a "toe curler" and there really aren't too many of them for me. I would really like him to win Male Vocalist, but I don't think it's his year. I am soooooooooo glad country music has got him! You rock people canNOT have him back. :P
Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen are presenting. Jake owen has a purple and black checked jacket on. Kellie is still in her liquid red carpet dress, and if you're just tuning in her hair is a reddish brown. Very pretty.
SONG OF THE YEAR = IN COLOR by JAMEY JOHNSON
Miranda is singing White Liar. Love it!!
CMA Live Blog
Taylor's song is a great reason why she should win Entertainer (OMG she just thew a chair!) but her voice is very weak! The ending is much better as she belt's out "back up baby."
BTW - she sang her new one "Forever and Always" and it will be a smash!
Looks like Bubba is there with dad George and mama Norma.
Carrie's dress is sparkly cool. Love Brad's coat and tie.
Like the Kayne song parady to Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.
George looks great!
ROFLMAO at the D-I-V-O-R-C-E parady to Brooks & Dunn.
LMAO at the perfume joke aimed at Tim & Faith.
Here comes Kid Rock. Love his sparkly shirt. Kid Rock is sexy ugly (see the movie Kissing Jessica Stein to get that joke).
He's presenting Single of the Year (go People Are Crazy!)
BTW - she sang her new one "Forever and Always" and it will be a smash!
Looks like Bubba is there with dad George and mama Norma.
Carrie's dress is sparkly cool. Love Brad's coat and tie.
Like the Kayne song parady to Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.
George looks great!
ROFLMAO at the D-I-V-O-R-C-E parady to Brooks & Dunn.
LMAO at the perfume joke aimed at Tim & Faith.
Here comes Kid Rock. Love his sparkly shirt. Kid Rock is sexy ugly (see the movie Kissing Jessica Stein to get that joke).
He's presenting Single of the Year (go People Are Crazy!)
SINGLE OF YEAR WINNER = "I Run to You"
Great song!
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Brad and Kim getting their pix taken. Love Kims colorful dress.
Keith has a new tattoo on his left pec! Let's see it!! Come on, rip his shirt off camera girl. He said it was a birthday gift.
SHOW TIME!!
Keith has a new tattoo on his left pec! Let's see it!! Come on, rip his shirt off camera girl. He said it was a birthday gift.
SHOW TIME!!
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Sugarland is awesome - Jen's dress is gorgeous, stapless mermaid with a nice ruffly train.
Martina is teasing a cool performance. Who could she be singing with?
Martina is teasing a cool performance. Who could she be singing with?
I like Miranda Lambert's dress, but I don't think it's flattering on her. Maybe it's my TV - sometimes it makes people look wider than they are.
Keith and Nicole have arrivced. Love Nic's dress, Keith looks casual and elgant. 
Faith and Tim look gorgeous. I love Faith's grey gown and all her necklaces. OMG - Katie just asked if they've decorated for the holidays! Gosh! It looks like Tim is wearing guy-liner.
Faith and Tim look gorgeous. I love Faith's grey gown and all her necklaces. OMG - Katie just asked if they've decorated for the holidays! Gosh! It looks like Tim is wearing guy-liner.
Oh, they just showed a shot of a very cute Billy Currington!
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Martina McBride looks pretty. Her hair is amazing with some volume in it. The angle is not flattering for this dress here.
Oh, I see close up Naomi Judds hair is not black - musta been the light. Wow Wy's is something with it's color (it's like a candy apple). I'm still saying they are on the worst dressed list.
Wow Kellie Pickler has changed her hair color - light reddish brown. She's wearing an awesome dress - it does look like silver liquid.
Big Kenny is in the background with a big top hat on. Prolly his wife with him in a big top hat too, not sure who the girls are. They are acting like a wedding party for their pix.
Oh, it's the little cutie from Randy Houser's Boots On video. Ahhh hahahahaha, he's Kellie Pickler's date. His little suit is adorable. Sweetie pie.
Oh, I see close up Naomi Judds hair is not black - musta been the light. Wow Wy's is something with it's color (it's like a candy apple). I'm still saying they are on the worst dressed list.
Wow Kellie Pickler has changed her hair color - light reddish brown. She's wearing an awesome dress - it does look like silver liquid.
Big Kenny is in the background with a big top hat on. Prolly his wife with him in a big top hat too, not sure who the girls are. They are acting like a wedding party for their pix.
Oh, it's the little cutie from Randy Houser's Boots On video. Ahhh hahahahaha, he's Kellie Pickler's date. His little suit is adorable. Sweetie pie.
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Oh I love Taylor's dress. Gold and glittery on top, and flowing light gold on the bottom. Like a lovely princess.
Daughtry and Vince Gill! Daughtry just dropped Richard Marx's name. LOL Vince is barely talking. lol Vince looks casual in black pants and coat, but Daughtry had a great jacket on.
Blake Shelton getting interviewed. Hunting joke! lol Jake is wearing Wranglers and boots, and his sports coat is fancy black paisley's I believe. Was just asked where Miranda was, and he said he didn't know and wasn't allowed near her. lol
Reba's turn for an interview. Reba's dress was designed by herself and Terry Gordon. She's singing Consider Me Gone (yay!). I believe Reba is covered in glitter. Love her eye makeup. Oh yeah, Reba's going on the road with George Strait next year.
Daughtry and Vince Gill! Daughtry just dropped Richard Marx's name. LOL Vince is barely talking. lol Vince looks casual in black pants and coat, but Daughtry had a great jacket on.
Blake Shelton getting interviewed. Hunting joke! lol Jake is wearing Wranglers and boots, and his sports coat is fancy black paisley's I believe. Was just asked where Miranda was, and he said he didn't know and wasn't allowed near her. lol
Reba's turn for an interview. Reba's dress was designed by herself and Terry Gordon. She's singing Consider Me Gone (yay!). I believe Reba is covered in glitter. Love her eye makeup. Oh yeah, Reba's going on the road with George Strait next year.
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Carrie's red carpet dress is beautiful. Like a disco ball - yes that's a compliment.OMG - Patricia Heaton's outfit is awful - she is on the worst dress list for sure! Patricia and Neil are presenting and I think it's stupid!!!! Drives me crazy that the networks plug there shows with actors - it is not their night! Maybe it's just that I am finding them LAME! I don't think they are very excited to be there - they were prolly told that their show (The Middle - which is a Malcolm in the Middle rip off) would be the one promoted so they had to go.
Zac Brown Band is there. All look great in nice suits (Zac's tie is a nice popping green), and I see that Zac is wearing his signature stocking cap. Gotta say I would rather see his head! lol Uh oh, Zac just said "toes in the water, ass in the sand." Where's the censor!
I see LeAnn Rimes. Love her dress, hate her makeup. I think it's LeAnn, gosh with that makeup it's hard to tell. No, it's her. heehee
Dale Jr.'s getting interviewed, but I was paying attention to LeAnn so no idea what he's saying. lol
Oh gosh, the Judds are going on the Worst Dressed List. Wy is kinda boring, her mom is wearing a long jacket and dress, but it's her black hair I really don't like.
Joe Nichols looks great.
Again they show Lady A and Hillary looks like she's slouching or something.
CMT Red Carpet for CMA's
Lady Antebellum talking with Katie. This is something I think only a girl would notice. You can tell Hillary is new to this - her posture was designed to make her look the best, and you could tell she was uncomfortable (but dang girl - you did look great). I also think it's hilarious that Katie gets a little offended at tmi about bathroom behavior on the bus, when she's the once that brought it up with her seats down question to Hillary.Notice how she's standing, it just looks awkward.
Reba is looking stunning and playful in a glittery black dress.
43rd Annual CMA's
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Taylor Swift (fab that she is here - and I wanna pick her! So WTH I'm picking her!)
Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST:
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood (I just see her as again having the best year - so she will tie Martina & Reba with 4 wins - and tie Reba for 4 in a row!)
MALE VOCALIST:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Darius Rucker
George Strait
Keith Urban (UGH! It's him or Brad and I'm going with Keith this year - tough call!)
NEW ARTIST:
Randy Houser
Jamey Johnson
Jake Owen
Darius Rucker (3 straight number ones and a 4th on the way from his debut country album - he's gotta win!)
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL GROUP:
Eagles
Lady Antebellum (I'm going with Lady A to upset Rascal Flatts! LOVE THEM!)
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO:
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn (I think they win this one last time! Thou really, I bet they get nominated next year 'cuz they are touring next year Shoot, now I am rethinking and may go with who I want to win - Sugarland - check back later to see if I change my mind :)
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland (I'm picking Sugarland!)
SINGLE OF THE YEAR:
Zac Brown Band -- "Chicken Fried"
Lady Antebellum -- "I Run To You"
Jamey Johnson -- "In Color"
Billy Currington -- "People Are Crazy" (I gotta pick the song that even my honey likes :)
Brad Paisley -- "Then"
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Brad Paisley -- "American Saturday Night"
Keith Urban -- "Defying Gravity"
Taylor Swift -- "Fearless"
Sugarland -- "Love on the Inside" (My fav on this list - but Fearless will prolly win)
Jamey Johnson -- "That Lonesome Song"
SONG OF THE YEAR (goes to songwriters):
Zac Brown Band and Wyatt Durette -- "Chicken Fried"
Randy Travis -- "I Told You So" (teamed with Carrie this song really got a boost)
Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto -- "In Color"
Bobby Braddock and Troy Jones -- "People Are Crazy"
Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley -- "Then"
MUSICAL EVENT:
Brooks & Dunn feat. Reba McEntire -- "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally -- "Down The Road"
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban -- "Start a Band"
Lee Ann Womack with George Strait -- "Everything But Quits"
Carrie Underwood feat. Randy Travis -- "I Told You So" (adding Carrie changes this song for the better)
The Raconteurs feat. Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe -- "Old Enough"
MUSIC VIDEO:
Randy Houser -- "Boots On"
Taylor Swift -- "Love Story"
Billy Currington -- "People Are Crazy"
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban -- "Start a Band"
George Strait -- "Troubadour"
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Eddie Bayers -- Drums
Paul Franklin -- Steel Guitar
Dann Huff -- Guitar
Brent Mason -- Guitar
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Taylor Swift (fab that she is here - and I wanna pick her! So WTH I'm picking her!)
Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST:
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood (I just see her as again having the best year - so she will tie Martina & Reba with 4 wins - and tie Reba for 4 in a row!)
MALE VOCALIST:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Darius Rucker
George Strait
Keith Urban (UGH! It's him or Brad and I'm going with Keith this year - tough call!)
NEW ARTIST:
Randy Houser
Jamey Johnson
Jake Owen
Darius Rucker (3 straight number ones and a 4th on the way from his debut country album - he's gotta win!)
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL GROUP:
Eagles
Lady Antebellum (I'm going with Lady A to upset Rascal Flatts! LOVE THEM!)
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO:
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn (I think they win this one last time! Thou really, I bet they get nominated next year 'cuz they are touring next year Shoot, now I am rethinking and may go with who I want to win - Sugarland - check back later to see if I change my mind :)
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland (I'm picking Sugarland!)
SINGLE OF THE YEAR:
Zac Brown Band -- "Chicken Fried"
Lady Antebellum -- "I Run To You"
Jamey Johnson -- "In Color"
Billy Currington -- "People Are Crazy" (I gotta pick the song that even my honey likes :)
Brad Paisley -- "Then"
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Brad Paisley -- "American Saturday Night"
Keith Urban -- "Defying Gravity"
Taylor Swift -- "Fearless"
Sugarland -- "Love on the Inside" (My fav on this list - but Fearless will prolly win)
Jamey Johnson -- "That Lonesome Song"
SONG OF THE YEAR (goes to songwriters):
Zac Brown Band and Wyatt Durette -- "Chicken Fried"
Randy Travis -- "I Told You So" (teamed with Carrie this song really got a boost)
Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto -- "In Color"
Bobby Braddock and Troy Jones -- "People Are Crazy"
Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley -- "Then"
MUSICAL EVENT:
Brooks & Dunn feat. Reba McEntire -- "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally -- "Down The Road"
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban -- "Start a Band"
Lee Ann Womack with George Strait -- "Everything But Quits"
Carrie Underwood feat. Randy Travis -- "I Told You So" (adding Carrie changes this song for the better)
The Raconteurs feat. Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe -- "Old Enough"
MUSIC VIDEO:
Randy Houser -- "Boots On"
Taylor Swift -- "Love Story"
Billy Currington -- "People Are Crazy"
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban -- "Start a Band"
George Strait -- "Troubadour"
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Eddie Bayers -- Drums
Paul Franklin -- Steel Guitar
Dann Huff -- Guitar
Brent Mason -- Guitar
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
People's Choice Nominations
Yesterday The People's Choice Awards were announced.
Vote for your favs at http://www.peopleschoice.com/.
The People's Choice Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will be live from the Nokia Theatre January 6th. Watch 'em on CBS.
Country-related nominees for the 2010 People's Choice Awards
Male Artist:
Eminem
Jason Mraz
John Mayer
Keith Urban
Tim McGraw
Female Artist:
Beyonce
Britney Spears
Carrie Underwood
Pink
Taylor Swift
Country Artist:
Brad Paisley
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift
Pop Artist:
Britney Spears
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
The Black Eyed Peas
Vote at www.peopleschoice.com
Vote for your favs at http://www.peopleschoice.com/.
The People's Choice Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will be live from the Nokia Theatre January 6th. Watch 'em on CBS.
Country-related nominees for the 2010 People's Choice Awards
Male Artist:
Eminem
Jason Mraz
John Mayer
Keith Urban
Tim McGraw
Female Artist:
Beyonce
Britney Spears
Carrie Underwood
Pink
Taylor Swift
Country Artist:
Brad Paisley
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift
Pop Artist:
Britney Spears
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
The Black Eyed Peas
Vote at www.peopleschoice.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Pre-CMA Fun on ABC
Tonight at 9pm watch "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville."
Robin will take us inside the lives of the stars.
Robin will take us inside the lives of the stars.
- Carrie Underwood goes back home with a visit to her high school and some never-before-seen home video. And she'll talk about her love, Mike Fisher (#12).
- Tim McGraw talks about his tough childhood and takes us horseback riding on the family farm.
- Martina McBride talks about music and motherhood from her Nashville home.
- Loretta Lynn shows us Hurricane Mills.
- Rosanne Cash on inheriting the legacy of her father Johnny Cash.
- Vince Gill's daughter Jenny Gill and Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Tayla Lynn talks about being second generation country performers.
- We hear the fav country songs of President Obama, Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts (and more).
43rd Annual CMA's
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be our hosts and both will perform.Taylor Swift will open the show and will perform acoustically during the show. (that's Taylor on the red carpet before last years CMA's)
Performers
- Taylor Swift
- Tim McGraw (in his first CMA appearance in four years)
- Brooks & Dunn (it's their final CMA show as a duo :(
- Reba McEntire
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
- Martina McBride
- Darius Rucker
- Sugarland
- Lady Antebellum
- Miranda Lambert
- Carrie Underwood
- Brad Paisley
- Zac Brown Band
- Billy Currington
Collaborations
- Kenny Chesney & Dave Matthew (hmm, wonder what they'll sing :)
- Vince Gill & Daughtry (sooooo looking forward to this!)
- Jamey Johnson & Kid Rock
- Brooks & Dunn f/ Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
Presenters
- Lee Ann Womack
- LeAnn Rimes
- Jake Owen
- Julianne Hough
- The Judds
- Kris Kristofferson
- Tim McGraw & Faith Hill (together :)
- Kellie Pickler
- Randy Houser
- Jason Aldean
- Kid Rock
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Robin Roberts (Good Morning America)
- Patricia Heaton & Neil Flynn (The Middle - an ABC sitcom - gotta promote ya know?)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
NEW KENNY ROGERS MUSIC
Kenny Rogers has a new three-disc retrospective out.
"Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years" is broke down in a very interesting way.
There's the Duets disc, the Story Songs disc (which will be my fav) and then the Love Songs disc. Kenny says, "If you kind of break down the hits I've had, I think the love songs say what every man would like to say and every woman would like to hear."
There are some never-before-released songs in the set.
On the Love Songs disc you'll find "Loving You Is a Natural Thing To Do."
On the Duets disc is a new song with Dolly Parton "Tell Me That You Love Me."
On theStory Songs disc is the previously unreleased "Goodbye."
Kenny wants us to know that he has no plans of retiring, saying, "The great thing about all of this is that it represents the first 50 years of my music career. I'm currently working on the next."
"Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years" Track Listing
DISC 1: DUETS
1. "Islands in the Stream" featuring Dolly Parton
2. "Make No Mistake, She's Mine" featuring Ronnie Milsap
3. "We've Got Tonight" featuring Sheena Easton
4. "What About Me?" featuring Kim Carnes and James Ingram
5. "Owe Them More Than That" featuring Tim McGraw
6. "'Til I Can Make It on My Own" featuring Dottie West
7. "Calling Me Kenny Rogers featuring Don Henley
8. "Real Love" featuring Dolly Parton
9. "Every Time Two Fools Collide" featuring Dottie West
10. "If I Ever Fall in Love Again" featuring Anne Murray
11. "All I Ever Need Is You" featuring Dottie West
12. "If I Knew Then What I Know Now" featuring Gladys Knight
13. "Don't Fall in Love With A Dreamer" featuring Kim Carnes
14. "If I Were You" featuring Travis Tritt
15. "Tell Me That You Love Me" - featuring Dolly Parton - previously unreleased
1. "Islands in the Stream" featuring Dolly Parton
2. "Make No Mistake, She's Mine" featuring Ronnie Milsap
3. "We've Got Tonight" featuring Sheena Easton
4. "What About Me?" featuring Kim Carnes and James Ingram
5. "Owe Them More Than That" featuring Tim McGraw
6. "'Til I Can Make It on My Own" featuring Dottie West
7. "Calling Me Kenny Rogers featuring Don Henley
8. "Real Love" featuring Dolly Parton
9. "Every Time Two Fools Collide" featuring Dottie West
10. "If I Ever Fall in Love Again" featuring Anne Murray
11. "All I Ever Need Is You" featuring Dottie West
12. "If I Knew Then What I Know Now" featuring Gladys Knight
13. "Don't Fall in Love With A Dreamer" featuring Kim Carnes
14. "If I Were You" featuring Travis Tritt
15. "Tell Me That You Love Me" - featuring Dolly Parton - previously unreleased
DISC 2: STORY SONGS
1. "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
2. "Lucille"
3. "Reuben James" - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
4. "Sweet Music Man"
5. "The Gambler"
6. "Abraham, Martin and John" / "Precious Memories" (Medley)
7. "Coward of the County"
8. "San Francisco Mabel Joy"
9. "Scarlet Fever"
10. "Twenty Years Ago"
11. "The Factory"
12. "Ol' Red"
13. "The Greatest"
14. "Harder Cards"
15. "Goodbye" - previously unreleased
DISC 3: LOVE SONGS
1. "She Believes in Me"
2. "I Don't Need You"
3. "Love Will Turn You Around"
4. "You Decorated My Life"
5. "Lady"
6. "Love The World Away"
7. "Crazy"
8. "I Prefer The Moonlight"
9. "A Love Song"
10. "Beautiful (All That You Could Be)"
11. "The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True To You)"
12. "Morning Desire"
13. "Through the Years"
14. "Buy Me a Rose," featuring Alison Krauss and Billy Dean
15. "Loving You Is a Natural Thing To Do" - previously unreleased
1. "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
2. "Lucille"
3. "Reuben James" - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
4. "Sweet Music Man"
5. "The Gambler"
6. "Abraham, Martin and John" / "Precious Memories" (Medley)
7. "Coward of the County"
8. "San Francisco Mabel Joy"
9. "Scarlet Fever"
10. "Twenty Years Ago"
11. "The Factory"
12. "Ol' Red"
13. "The Greatest"
14. "Harder Cards"
15. "Goodbye" - previously unreleased
DISC 3: LOVE SONGS
1. "She Believes in Me"
2. "I Don't Need You"
3. "Love Will Turn You Around"
4. "You Decorated My Life"
5. "Lady"
6. "Love The World Away"
7. "Crazy"
8. "I Prefer The Moonlight"
9. "A Love Song"
10. "Beautiful (All That You Could Be)"
11. "The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True To You)"
12. "Morning Desire"
13. "Through the Years"
14. "Buy Me a Rose," featuring Alison Krauss and Billy Dean
15. "Loving You Is a Natural Thing To Do" - previously unreleased
Friday, October 23, 2009
Cracker Barrel and Alan Jackson
If you've ever ate or stopped at a Cracker Barrel you know they love the Country Artists.
Starting November 2nd when you stop at one you will find The Alan Jackson Collection. It's a line of more than 40 things like mens and womenswear, food items (prolly not bologna sammys thou), and collectibles. You'll also find the CD "Songs of Love and Heartache" which features unreleased tracks "That's What I'd Be Like Without You" and "Nothing Sure Looked Good On You" (Whoa! ::fans self::), and ten hits.
Regarding this new venture Alan said, "I was really flattered when they came to me with the idea of working together to create a collection for their country store, and I've been very impressed with the variety and quality of the items that we have put together."
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Garth in Vegas Baby!
You've heard that Garth is going to be doing Weekend shows in Vegas at the Encore Theater and if you're excited tickets go on sale this Saturday.
And Garth is being his old cool self. Even thou Steve Wynn (chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts) wanted to charge for seats using a tier system, Garth said no. He wanted seats to all be priced the same, so they are first come first serve. So front row seats and balcony seats cost the same. How much? $125. (well, a $5 service charge and $13 tax = $143/ticket)
You might recall that this is the same way he handled tickets for his concerts back in his touring days (and Steve Wynn says they have taken measures so scalpers won't be able to rip you off!) Garth says, “We've always been a one-ticket-price person. If your'e in the rafters, if you're down in the front seat, and it's all about just the draw. And I feel lucky for people to show up.”
Garth will be doing four shows a week - 15 weekends a year - one concert Friday, two Saturday, and one Sunday. The first five weekends have been booked - one weekend in December, two in January, and two in February.
The first show is December 12th - and tickets go on sale this Saturday.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Where's Lezli?
Wednesday My Show is live from My Guest Room in Columbus from 2-5pm.
It's the final stop on our Pair-A-Dice Roll promotion - before the final, final roll at the Pack Attack Party Sunday at Tower Lanes in Beaver Dam.
Come down, roll the dice, and check out this very neat shop.
I am very excited to see what I can find for my new house. (as if I need an excuse - but that's a good one, right?)
It's the final stop on our Pair-A-Dice Roll promotion - before the final, final roll at the Pack Attack Party Sunday at Tower Lanes in Beaver Dam.
Come down, roll the dice, and check out this very neat shop.
I am very excited to see what I can find for my new house. (as if I need an excuse - but that's a good one, right?)
ASCAP COUNTRY AWARD WINNERS
The 47th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards were held Monday night at the Ryman Auditorium.
Alan Jackson was named the ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year for his songs "Good Time" and "Country Boy."
Trace Adkins' hit "You're Gonna Miss This," won the ASCAP Country Song of the Year - the songs writer, Ashley Gorley, received the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award.
Alan and Ashley received a special, limited edition Gibson Les Paul guitar along with their titles. (AWESOME!)
There were lots of great performances too. Alan sang "Good Time" and Ahsley sang Trace's big hit.
Also honored were the Top Five Most Performed Songs.
"Good Time" - Alan Jackson
"You're Gonna Miss This" - Trace Adkins
"Waitin' On a Woman" - Brad Paisley
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" - Darius Rucker (cool!)
"Roll With Me" - Montgomery Gentry
Singer-songwriter J.D. Souther earned the ASCAP Golden Note Award acknowledging his career achievements. Performing a musical salute for J.D. were Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, and Love And Theft.
Making appearances that night Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Darryl Worley, Chuck Wicks, Jason Michael Carroll, Heidi Newfield, Keith Anderson, Billy Currington and others.
Alan Jackson was named the ASCAP Songwriter/Artist of the Year for his songs "Good Time" and "Country Boy."
Trace Adkins' hit "You're Gonna Miss This," won the ASCAP Country Song of the Year - the songs writer, Ashley Gorley, received the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award.
Alan and Ashley received a special, limited edition Gibson Les Paul guitar along with their titles. (AWESOME!)
There were lots of great performances too. Alan sang "Good Time" and Ahsley sang Trace's big hit.
Also honored were the Top Five Most Performed Songs.
"Good Time" - Alan Jackson
"You're Gonna Miss This" - Trace Adkins
"Waitin' On a Woman" - Brad Paisley
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" - Darius Rucker (cool!)
"Roll With Me" - Montgomery Gentry
Singer-songwriter J.D. Souther earned the ASCAP Golden Note Award acknowledging his career achievements. Performing a musical salute for J.D. were Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, and Love And Theft.
Making appearances that night Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Darryl Worley, Chuck Wicks, Jason Michael Carroll, Heidi Newfield, Keith Anderson, Billy Currington and others.
Another New Country Baby is On the Way!
Congrats John Rich and his wife Joan!
They're going to have their first baby!
No other details were released - John is notorious about his privacy. Why we didn't even know they were an official couple until they tied the knot. (I say good for them for keeping things private!)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Do You Look Like Any of these Characters?
Or know someone who does?
Oh, I am totally serious. And so is Garth Brooks?
WTF?
Garth and wife Trisha Yearwood are two of the celebrity judges for the "Peanuts" 60th Anniversary Photo Look-a-Like Contest. Also judging will be "Supernanny" Jo Frost (love her!), and Jill Schulz, the daughter of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz. Info on the contest, including entering, can be found at www.peanutsphotcontest.com.
YAY Country Music!
On October 8th the U.S. House of Representatives passed Resolution 650, which, quote, "declares country music to be a uniquely American art form" and "recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture."
Florida Representative Clifford Stearns sponsored the legislation.
COOL!!
To Tweet or Not To Tweet
That is the question faced by all of us now isn't it? Afterall, we have to have all the details in everyone's life 'cuz we are so busy in our own we might miss something, right?
Many stars love to Twitter. Reba has even named her followers Tweebas! Brad Paisley Twittered after he won an award recently - from the podium as he accepted.
But don't look for Tim McGraw or Carrie Underwood to follow suit.
Tim told the Wall Street Journal, "As far as I'm concerned, there's a two-mile no-Twitter zone around me. The reason the music experience works is it's a vicarious thing. You go to 
a movie and you picture yourself on screen. You go to a concert and you picture yourself on stage. If you're too involved, all the magic's gone."
a movie and you picture yourself on screen. You go to a concert and you picture yourself on stage. If you're too involved, all the magic's gone." Love that!
BUT...how do you establish that "No Twitter Zone?"
That seems to be one of the reasons Carrie doesn't like it - she finds it a bit frightening, telling Billboard, "It just sounds like organized stalking to me. I'll be in a restaurant and I'll get home, 
and somebody Tweeted and talked about what I ordered and what I was wearing. In some cases that could be dangerous because you don't want everybody to know where you are in every second of every day."
and somebody Tweeted and talked about what I ordered and what I was wearing. In some cases that could be dangerous because you don't want everybody to know where you are in every second of every day." Sounds like Carrie has a very valid point!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Hot New Country Downloads
Here's the latest from Country Airchecks downloads chart.
WXRO has all except Lou Bradley's song (I'm lookin' for it) so feel free to request them during Lunchtime with Lezli.
- Randy Houser - "Whistlin' Dixie"
- Rodney Atkins - "Chasin' Girls"
- Trent Tomlinson's - "Angels Like Her"
- Lou Bradley's - "Uluru"
- Joe Nichols - "Gimme That Girl"
WXRO has all except Lou Bradley's song (I'm lookin' for it) so feel free to request them during Lunchtime with Lezli.
Can You Yodel?
Yahoo is looking for the world's Best Yodels! If you can yodel you will compete to be part of Yahoo's new global campaign featuring their signature Yodel.
When you think of yodelers who comes to mind? No not the little Price Is Right guy! How about Jewel and LeAnn Rimes? They are judging as are Randy Jackson (Yo dawg, that Yodel was just a'ight. A little pitchy for me), Pete Wentz, Kimberly Caldwell, and Rob Cavallo.
The Casting Call continues until Nov. 8th.
Details are available at YodelStudio.Yahoo.com
When you think of yodelers who comes to mind? No not the little Price Is Right guy! How about Jewel and LeAnn Rimes? They are judging as are Randy Jackson (Yo dawg, that Yodel was just a'ight. A little pitchy for me), Pete Wentz, Kimberly Caldwell, and Rob Cavallo.
The Casting Call continues until Nov. 8th.
Details are available at YodelStudio.Yahoo.com
YOUR DOGS TRICKS COULD BE WORTH A GRAND
So your pooch can do some pretty cool tricks. Well, Steve Martin wants to see them!
There is one catch.
Your doggie video must go along with the fast banjo picking on his song "Wally on the Run." Wally is Steve's dog. The creator of the winning video could get $1000.
"Wally on the Run" is on his Bluegrass album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo.
Check out www.SteveMartin.com for the details.
There is one catch.
Your doggie video must go along with the fast banjo picking on his song "Wally on the Run." Wally is Steve's dog. The creator of the winning video could get $1000.
"Wally on the Run" is on his Bluegrass album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo.
Check out www.SteveMartin.com for the details.
Julianne Hough's new movie
Yes she is in the blasphemous remake of Footloose (I am soooooooooooo not on board with that remake! :(
But she is going to be in the new movie Burlesque with pop singer Christina Aguilera (girl can sing!) and Cher (oh yeah, that girl can sing too!).
The movie focuses on Christina's character who is a small town girl who finds love, family, and success in a Los Angeles cabaret-type club. Cher plays the club owner. Julianne will be a...dancer! She started rehearsals last week. Also showing up in the movie - Stanley Tucci (who I remember as an ER chief before Angela Basset held down the job - he slept with Abby - to her shame!) and YAY!! ::happy dance:: Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars herself!!) and from Twilight, Cam Gigandet.
Look for the film November 2010.
The Footloose (expletive) is suppose to be out in June (and a POX on that film!).
But she is going to be in the new movie Burlesque with pop singer Christina Aguilera (girl can sing!) and Cher (oh yeah, that girl can sing too!).
The movie focuses on Christina's character who is a small town girl who finds love, family, and success in a Los Angeles cabaret-type club. Cher plays the club owner. Julianne will be a...dancer! She started rehearsals last week. Also showing up in the movie - Stanley Tucci (who I remember as an ER chief before Angela Basset held down the job - he slept with Abby - to her shame!) and YAY!! ::happy dance:: Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars herself!!) and from Twilight, Cam Gigandet.
Look for the film November 2010.
The Footloose (expletive) is suppose to be out in June (and a POX on that film!).
TOBY KEITH - Artist/Songwriter of the DECADE
Congrats to Toby who is ::clears throat:: the Nashville Songwriters Association International 2000 - 2009 Artist Songwriter of the Decade.
Sunday night Toby accepted the honor at the 39th anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony.
Toby called it "the most presitgious thing that I've ever been given." He said "We've had a big ten years and I've worked my butt off writing songs. I take a lot of pride in knowing that only about four things have ever been released in 16 years that were singles that I didn't write. So, you know, 99% of the stuff I write, and it's just, to have your peers who are the lifeblood of this industry - songwriters - recognize you is unbelievable. It's very humbling, but it's tremendous gratification, too."
Toby's current number one - "American Ride" would be one of the four songs that he didn't write that he has released.
Other honorees last night were Craig Wiseman who won the 2000- 2009 Songwriter of the Decade and Taylor Swift who won the Artist/Songwriter of the Year award (wouldn't be surprised to see her take that Decade award this time ten years from now - OMG - I do NOT want to think about that! heehee). Also Tammy Wynette and songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Sunday night Toby accepted the honor at the 39th anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony.
Toby called it "the most presitgious thing that I've ever been given." He said "We've had a big ten years and I've worked my butt off writing songs. I take a lot of pride in knowing that only about four things have ever been released in 16 years that were singles that I didn't write. So, you know, 99% of the stuff I write, and it's just, to have your peers who are the lifeblood of this industry - songwriters - recognize you is unbelievable. It's very humbling, but it's tremendous gratification, too."
Toby's current number one - "American Ride" would be one of the four songs that he didn't write that he has released.
Other honorees last night were Craig Wiseman who won the 2000- 2009 Songwriter of the Decade and Taylor Swift who won the Artist/Songwriter of the Year award (wouldn't be surprised to see her take that Decade award this time ten years from now - OMG - I do NOT want to think about that! heehee). Also Tammy Wynette and songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards
They'll be handed out tonight. Here's the list - check back tomorrow for the winners
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
"Believers" - Joe Nichols
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan
"I Wish" - Point of Grace
"Man of the House" - Chuck Wicks
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson
"Six Foot Teddy Bear" - Richie McDonald
"Somebody Said A Prayer" - Billy Ray Cyrus
"That's How It Still Outta Be" - Trent Tomlinson
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence - WINNER
Mainstream Country Artist
Collin Raye
Craig Morgan
James Otto
Jeff Bates
Joe Nichols
Josh Turner
Oak Ridge Boys
Richie McDonald
Ricky Scaggs - WINNER - UM...WHAT?
Tracy Lawerence
Video
"Brothers" - Dean Brody: Director Stephen Scott
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner: Director Roman White
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan: Director Eric Welch - WINNER
Craig said, "The message that there is somebody looking out for everyone, no matter what, really rang true, especially in these tough times we're having in this country. I wanted to share that inspiration with the fans." Craig said director Eric Welch did "a phenomenal job of interpreting the song."
"It's America" - Rodney Atkins: CURB Director Eric Welch
"Ride" - Martina McBride: Director Kristin Barlowe
"Muddy Water" - Trace Adkins: Director Trey Fanjoy
"My Hallelujah Song!" - Julianne Hough: Director Wayne Isham
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson: Director Scott Scovill
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence: Director Flick Wiltshire
"Waitin On A Woman" - Brad Paisley: Director Jim Shea/Peter Tilden
Other Winners include...
Tommy Brandy - Male Vocalist of the Year
Sandra Dee - Female Vocalist of the Year
Point of Grace - Vocal Group of the Year
Cross Country the Band - Entertainer of the Year (2nd in a row)...and No, this is not our beloved Cross Country Junction! LOL
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
"Believers" - Joe Nichols
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan
"I Wish" - Point of Grace
"Man of the House" - Chuck Wicks
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson
"Six Foot Teddy Bear" - Richie McDonald
"Somebody Said A Prayer" - Billy Ray Cyrus
"That's How It Still Outta Be" - Trent Tomlinson
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence - WINNER
Mainstream Country Artist
Collin Raye
Craig Morgan
James Otto
Jeff Bates
Joe Nichols
Josh Turner
Oak Ridge Boys
Richie McDonald
Ricky Scaggs - WINNER - UM...WHAT?
Tracy Lawerence
Video
"Brothers" - Dean Brody: Director Stephen Scott
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner: Director Roman White
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan: Director Eric Welch - WINNER
Craig said, "The message that there is somebody looking out for everyone, no matter what, really rang true, especially in these tough times we're having in this country. I wanted to share that inspiration with the fans." Craig said director Eric Welch did "a phenomenal job of interpreting the song."
"It's America" - Rodney Atkins: CURB Director Eric Welch
"Ride" - Martina McBride: Director Kristin Barlowe
"Muddy Water" - Trace Adkins: Director Trey Fanjoy
"My Hallelujah Song!" - Julianne Hough: Director Wayne Isham
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson: Director Scott Scovill
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence: Director Flick Wiltshire
"Waitin On A Woman" - Brad Paisley: Director Jim Shea/Peter Tilden
Other Winners include...
Tommy Brandy - Male Vocalist of the Year
Sandra Dee - Female Vocalist of the Year
Point of Grace - Vocal Group of the Year
Cross Country the Band - Entertainer of the Year (2nd in a row)...and No, this is not our beloved Cross Country Junction! LOL
Little Big Town is Expanding
Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook are going to be parents! They tied the knot in May 2006 and Karen announced, via Twitter Tuesday, "Yep, it's true...excited to finally tell the news...Jimi and I are having a little one." No word on a due date yet.
This will not be the first Little Big Town Baby. Kimberly Schlapman was the first to add to the group - Daisy Pearl was born in July 2007 and five months later Phillip Sweet added to the group with daughter Penelopi Jane.
Little Big Town is working on the follow up to A Place to Land but there's no release date yet.
And Happy Birthday to Kimberly - the BIG 40 Today!!
DUH! Trace Adkins in Sexy!
::wipes drool::Trace has been named Country's Sexiest Man by the very savy Country Weekly readers. It's his second consecutive win. Last years win came after his appearance on Celebrity Apprentice!
Trace looks good dressed up 
And dressed down.
Lord Have Mercy!
::fans self::
Trace ill sing the national anthem at the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 this Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Blake & Trace's New Song!
It's great!
It's called "Hillybilly Bone" and you bet WXRO is playing it already.
The only place you can get it is to head over to Blake Shelton's website.
It's there free for two weeks!
Blake said, "When I first heard 'Hillbilly Bone' I knew it was one of those songs that would kick the door down, and who better to kick the door down with me than my buddy Trace?"
He called it "One of those songs you can't get out of your head, and for Trace and I both, it was one of those songs that made sense since we are pretty much both 'Hillbilly' to the core."
This will be the first single from his next CD which is the follow up to 2008's "Startin' Fires."
And to that I say WHAT??? Come on Blake - we haven't had much music from your last two CD's! Sheesh! (I really wish artists would go deeper on their CD's!)
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