Scotty McCreery recently premiered the music video for his song “The Trouble with Girls”. The Mark Bright-produced country song serves as the second single from the American Idol winner’s debut album “Clear as Day”. The song is enjoyable but it’s failing to impress on the charts. Scotty has done a couple of high profile TV performances with it but he’s still very low on the Billboard 100 and nowhere to be seen on iTunes USA’s top 100. Anyway, the video is pretty nice with a sweet story behind it. It was actually shot at Garner Magnet High School in North Carolina where Scotty is currently a senior.
It seems that whoever is going to see Taylor Swift on her new tour is in for quite the show… as were the ones who attended her recent concert which featured a great number of theatrics that aren’t normally seen in concerts. When asked to describe her new tour, this is what Taylor Swift said: “The tour is exactly how my imagination looks and I’m so excited that we get to have these entire scenes created on stage.” Well it seems that Taylor Swift’s imagination surely is an amazing place. If it hasn’t already, this is bound to get the ticket sales for her next shows up a bit… and with good reason.
We finally found out which two singers will be battling it out on American Idol season 10’s finale next week. After all the commercials, video packages and guest performances, Ryan Seacrest was handed the envelope, the lights were dimmed and someone was sent home. I was hoping for the top 2 to be Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart but after the performance night seeing Haley deal with some of the toughest songs and the judges siding more with Lauren Alaina, I was really nervous about the elimination. And apparently, I had reason to be when Ryan revealed that it was Haley that was going home. They may be touted as the most talented bunch but this season had robbed so many great singers that I’m saying this sucks the most.
American Idol Top 3 Elimination
Elimination of Haley Reinhart – Top 3 Results Show – American Idol 2011 – 05/19/11
Final Song – Haley Reinhart – Bennie and the Jets – Top 3 Results – American Idol 2011 – 05/19/11
Right There : Nicole Scherzinger ft. 50 Cent : American Idol Live Performance
‘O Sole Mio – Il Volo (American Idol performance)
It looks like the country singer is very partial to surprises, especially when they occur in her love life. This is what Taylor Swift had to say about how much she likes such occurrences: "There are no rules when it comes to love. I just try to let love surprise me because you never know who you’re going to fall in love with. You never know who’s going to come into your life – and for me, when I picture the person I want to end up with, I don’t think about what their career is, or what they look like. I picture the feeling I get when I’m with them." It’s nice to see that Taylor Swift still has such a positive attitude towards surprises in love… especially considering that all of her surprises thus far seem to have been rather unpleasant ones.
Most of the performers were on top of their game for this past Wednesday’s performance night on American Idol while others failed to impress. With three weeks left to go in the competition, there’s just no excuse to just coast along. Before announcing who was at the bottom, Ryan Seacrest announced that there were 60 million votes cast. After getting reviews from Jimmy Iovine, we saw Lauren Alaina standing with Jacob Lusk, and James Durbin standing with Haley Reinhart. Scotty was asked to choose to stand with the duo who he thought was safe. When he refused, Ryan led him over to Haley and James and announced that they were safe. And as I had hoped, we said goodbye to Jacob last night. Did you agree with the results?
Lady Antebellum – Just a Kiss – American Idol Performance Video
Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull – On the Floor – American Idol Performance Video
I was quite impressed with Kenny Chesney when his album “Hemingway’s Whiskey” hit the number 1 spot on both the Soundscan Top 200 and the Country Albums charts. Now, the country singer’s success continues as his single “Live a Little” has become his 20th number 1 on Billboard’s Country Songs airplay chart. The song also marks Kenny’s third number 1 country songs hit from “Hemingway’s Whiskey”. Congratulations to Kenny on his success! He continues to impress and I don’t think he’s going to stop impressing any time soon. Are you among the people who have helped his song and his album reach this type of success?
Also Kenny Chesney got two nominations for CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year
Nominees announced for 2011 CMT Music Awards
The 2011 CMT Music Awards are scheduled to take place on June 8 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Complete list of 2011 CMT Music Awards
Video of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Taylor Swift
The Band Perry
Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band
Female Video of the Year:
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Video of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Group Video of the Year:
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Duo Video of the Year:
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
JaneDear Girls
Thompson Square
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year:
Lee Brice
Aaron Lewis
Jerrod Niemann
The Band Perry
Thompson Square
CMT Performance of the Year:
Martina McBride feat. Train CMT Crossroads
Reba McEntire
Darius Rucker feat. Adele, “Need You Now”, CMT Artists of the Year
Keith Urban feat. John Mayer CMT Crossroads
Zac Brown Band feat. Jimmy Buffett CMT Crossroads
Best Web Video of the Year (new for 2011)
(best video created primarily for Internet streaming)
Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” (live from the CMT.com webcast)
Luke Bryan – “It’s a Shore Thing”
Lady Antebellum – “Stars Tonight”
Blake Shelton – “Kiss My Country Ass”
Taylor Swift – “Mine” (live from the Speak Now album release party)
Video Director of the Year
Deaton Flanigen (award-eligible videos include Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s “Collide” and the JaneDear Girl’s “Wildflower”)
Trey Fanjoy (award-eligible videos include Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” and Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”)
Chris Hicky (award-eligible videos include Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” and Keith Urban’s “Without You”)
David McClister (award-eligible videos include The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” and LeAnn Rimes’ “Swingin’”)
Roman White (award-eligible videos include Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World” and Kellie Pickler’s “Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again”)
Kelly Clarkson made her triumphant return to American Idol last night when she performed a duet with Jason Aldean. The pop star and the country singer delivered a fantastic rendition of their single “Don’t You Wanna Stay”, the second single from Jason’s fourth album “My Kinda Party”. The song has garnered huge success in the US and I’m sure it will gain even more steam after that performance. It was top notch. Jason did his thing but Kelly definitely stole the show with her beautiful vocals. It just made me want for her next album to come sooner. I hope the Idols took notes from her last night. Kelly is definitely a pro!
Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean – Don’t You Wanna Stay – American Idol Performance Video
Also Some more performances from the American Idol Top 8 Results Show
Rihanna : California King Bed : American Idol Live Performance
Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina : American Honey : American Idol Top 8 Results Show
Casey Abrams & Haley Reinhart : Moanin’ : American Idol Top 8 Results Show
Sound Of Silence / Mrs. Robinson : Stefano, Jacob, Paul, James : American Idol Top 8 Results Show
Elimination of Paul McDonald w/ Final Song – American Idol Top 8 Results Show – 04/14/11
Following a banjo-picking performance of her hit single “Mean” at the ACMs, Taylor Swift kept strumming along to offer a great form of flattery to British indie rock band Mumford & Sons. The 21-year old pop/country singer laid down a beautiful rendition of the band’s song “White Blank Page” for BBC. Mumford & Sons’ popularity is on a steady rise and I have no doubt that Taylor’s cover of their song will give them even more of a push. Whether you’re a fan of hers or not, you can’t deny that she did the song more than just a little bit of justice.
Taylor Swift – White Blank Page – Video
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow are making me think that they used to be an item – were they or weren’t they? Anyway, the chemistry between the two singers is undeniable especially after having a look at the music video for their latest collaboration “Collide”, which is included on Kid Rock’s latest album “Born Free”. The song is the fifth single to come off of the late 2010 release. I’m totally feeling the sweet country rock sound. Kid Rock and Sheryl sound amazing together. I think they should do more songs together. The video just oozes of some chemistry and love.
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow – Collide – New Video
It looks like Nicki Minaj may have some competition when it comes to being a female rapper. During a visit to Nashville’s 107.5 radio last week, Taylor Swift showed off some rap skills when she rapped a few lyrics from Nicki’s “Super Bass”. The country singer was asked to choose any song she wanted and the radio show’s DJ would play it right away. In a surprising move, Taylor selected Nicki’s song and rapped a few of the lines for kicks. I know it’s impossible for Taylor to release an album outside the country and pop genre but if she wants to have a bit of fun, I wouldn’t rule out rapping.
Taylor Swift – Super Bass – Video
Well, actually hockey mom… and, not mom just yet, but she does seem to be on the right path for it. It seems that whenever Carrie Underwood is home alone because her new husband has to play a game in another city, being a married and honorable woman, there’s not much for her to do. This is what Carrie Underwood related about those difficult moments: “It is hard being a hockey wife. They will go off for a few days at a time to play some road games, and I am just like sitting at home twiddling my thumbs thinking, ‘What do I do?’ I cleaned, and we are moving into a new house, and so I was unpacking all of his stuff. And laundry and dishes.” Laundry, dishes and cleaning… and she’s only been married near half-a-year. Carrie Undewood’s husband must sure be happy to have her under his roof.
Carrie Underwood has a brand new single out called Theres a Place for Us. The song was co-written by the country singer, David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey. The song will serve as the theme music for the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia sequel, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The movie will hit theaters on December 10. Meanwhile, you can go ahead and grab Carries new single which is available on iTunes right now. Its an inspiring song thats sure to melt your hearts. I know it melted mine. Theres a great message in there for people who are feeling alone and out of place.
Carrie Underwood Theres a Place for Us New Song
Country cuties Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are both up for three CMT Music Awards each! The singers are actually tied for the lead in nominations with Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum. Other nominees this year include Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw. The CMT Music Awards, which will be hosted by Kid Rock, will take place on June 9. Fans can vote at vote.CMT.com to help determine the winners. Who do you think will rake in the top awards? Taylor and Carrie have been battling it out for a while now. I wonder if either of them are keeping count.
Taylor Swift CMA Awards 2010 HD Back To December Live Performance
2010 CMA AWARDS WINNERS
**Winners in bold
Entertainer of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
**Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
Zac Brown Band
Female Vocalist of the Year
**Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Brad Paisley
**Blake Shelton
George Strait
Keith Urban
New Artist
Luke Bryan
Easton Corbin
Jerrod Niemann
Chris Young
**Zac Brown Band
Vocal Group
**Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo
Brooks & Dunn
Joey + Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
**Sugarland
Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer)
‘Need You Now’ – Lady Antebellum
Producer: Paul Worley
‘Play On’ – Carrie Underwood
Producers: Mark Bright and Max Martin
**’Revolution’ – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Frank Liddell, Mike Wrucke
‘Twang’ – George Strait
Producer: Tony Brown
‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley
Producer: Jon Randall Stewart
Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer)
‘A Little More Country Than That’
Easton Corbin
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
‘Hillbilly Bone’
Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
Producer: Scott Hendricks
**’Need You Now’
Lady Antebellum
Producers: Paul Worley and Lady Antebellum
‘The House That Built Me’
Miranda Lambert
Producers: Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
‘White Liar’
Miranda Lambert
Producers: Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriters)
‘A Little More Country Than That’
Songwriters: Rory Lee Feek, Don Poythress and Wynn Varble
‘Need You Now’
Songwriters: Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Josh Kear
**’The House That Built Me’
Songwriters: Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin
‘Toes’
Songwriters: Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, John Driskell Hopkins and Shawn Mullins
‘White Liar’
Songwriters: Miranda Lambert and Natalie Hemby
Musical Event of the Year
‘Bad Angel’ – Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson
‘Can’t You See’ – Zac Brown Band and Kid Rock
**’Hillbilly Bone’ – Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins
‘I’m Alive’ – Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews
”Till the End’ – Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack
Music Video
(Award goes to artist and director)
‘Hillbilly Bone’
Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins
Director: Roman White
Watch the ‘Hillbilly Bone’ Video
‘Need You Now’
Lady Antebellum
Director: David McClister
Watch the ‘Need You Now’ Video
**’The House That Built Me’
Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Watch ‘The House That Built Me’ Video
‘Water’
Brad Paisley
Director: Jim Shea
Watch the ‘Water’ Video
‘White Liar’
Miranda Lambert
Director: Chris Hickey
Watch the ‘White Liar’ Video
Musician
Paul Frankin — Steel Guitar
Dann Huff — Guitar
Brent Mason — Guitar
**Mac McAnally — Guitar
Randy Scruggs — Guitar
While talking about her upcoming album Speak Now, Taylor Swift revealed that she will never stop taking material from her life and putting them into music. The country singer said It sort of is what it is. I’ve had this formula for a long time that I’ve kind of applied to my music. If I continue to write music about my life and my life is always changing, then my music is always changing. And if I change that whole process of writing music, that entire process of writing songs in my bedroom about what I’m going through at that moment because the only way I know how to understand pain or move past it is to write songs about it if I change that, I’m really more changing a part of who I am. And I don’t really want to start doing that It’s understandable [having reservations about dating her], but I’ve never kept quiet the fact that I write songs about people. It’s like, this is album number three. You guys have had fair warning!
After inviting The 4Troops, a singing group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, to join Jessica Simpson onstage for her PBS Christmas special in New York City this past Thursday, the vets ended up getting snubbed because of their wardrobe. A source said Jessica’s dad, Joe Simpson, effectively kicked them off the show because he didn’t like what they were wearing. They were in camo pants and blazers, the same outfits they wore to sing for Gen. David Petraeus on the USS Intrepid. They were told they couldn’t perform unless they were wearing tuxedos. She should be ashamed of herself! But the failed country singer and actress told a different story. Jessicas rep said The song was cut due to time. Jessica wasn’t even aware. She is wholeheartedly devoted to the troops. She just returned from the Persian Gulf where she performed for and met with service men and women stationed at several different locations. The military was the source of inspiration for her entire Christmas album, so much so that she recorded a duet for the album with a USS Harry Truman sailor. Whatever.
Taylor Swift has revealed that she has put a lot of her own life into the songs on her upcoming album Speak Now. In a new interview with Glamour magazine, the country singer reveals Everything that happens to me gets put into a song. For some reason, I’m really comfortable talking about my personal life in songs. There, I don’t hold back: names, dates, times, expressions on people’s faces, exactly where we were and how it felt, what I wish I would have said to them in the moment. This album could very well be known as the official Taylor Swift autobiography.
Country singer Carrie Underwood just released a new video today. This new song is called “Mama’s Song”, the fourth single from her latest album “Play On”.
I’m predicting a Hit song for this beautiful ballad
Carrie Underwood – Mama’s – Official Video
Theres sadness in the world of cowboys and cowgirls as Brooks & Dunn ended their almost 20-year long career with one last concert in Nashville last week. The gig appropriately benefited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Fans packed the Bridgestone Arena for the epic two-hour concert. As the two country singers came to the stage, they treated their fans to a high energy show that will most definitely go down in country history. Kix Brooks told the crowd This is not a funeral. We did show up to party. And party they did. Thank you for all the memories guys!
Taylor Swift has managed to win multiple trophies from just about every music awards show I can think of and Im beginning to think that the country singer can win just about anything. That was recently proven when the International Bowling Museum just inducted Taylor into the Hall of Fame. Steven Johnson, executive director of the BPAA, explains In many ways, Taylor Swift perfectly represents the current face of bowling, especially as the sport enjoys unprecedented growth in popularity among youth, women and young adults. The best part is that her honor was voted upon through an online poll, with 1.3 million votes for Taylor, followed closely behind by Justin Bieber.
Billy Ray Cyrus has gotten himself a new band called Brother Clyde and they are all set to release a new album on August 10th. Im pretty sure theyre going to head straight to Walmarts bargain bins. If youre like me and thought that the washed up country star being in the band was weird, wait until you find out who else is in it. Billy Ray is joined by Holes Samantha Maloney on drums, theSTART and Snots Jamie Miller and Dan Knight on guitars, Dave Henning on bass and rapper King Phaze. The group already has a single out. Honestly, I could care less.
Country singer LeAnn Rimes has announced that she will be taking a break from making posts on her Twitter because of the criticism shes been getting after her affair with actor Eddie Cibrian. She said Taking a break from twitter for a while. It’s unhealthy for me and my family to have to read negative comments from people who’s opinions have no bearing on my life. I love my fans so very much and will return one day soon. God bless to you all! I hope you understand. It’s time for me to focus on healing, my happiness and my music. I can’t wait to share it all with my fans soon! There’s a million other ways to stay connected with my fans and I plan to focus on those! The most important, bringing you great music! She wont be missed.
Taylor Swift rocked out a couple of her hits after signing autographs for over half a day of a meet and greet this past Sunday as part of the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. The 20-year old country singer actually went over the announced 13-hour signing time as Taylor was with fans for 14 and a half hours! She later went on her Twitter posting a picture of her arm and saying They brought me these bracelets and wrote on my arm as the hours passed. 14.5 hour signing. Today was love. 10,000 fans showed up and she met with almost 2000 of them!
The country singer who is married to Nicole Kidman seems to be very happy about the fact that their daughter has her mothers legs. This is what Keith Urban said on the matter: “I think she’s a combination of both of us so far. But she got my wife’s legs, which is very lucky for her. She sure didn’t deserve mine.” Well Keith Urbans daughter is bound to have got something from him after all, Nicole Kidman didnt just give birth to a clone of herself. How about it? What does Keith Urban have that his daughter does too? How come he doesnt mention any of that?
In a recent interview with ShowStudio.com, Lady Gaga talked about her guilty pleasure of singing a country song when it comes on the radio. And just who is the singer singing along with? Taylor Swift! The princess of pop said I don’t want to hurt her feelings, because she’s lovely. That Taylor Swift song? You Belong with Me? Oh my God! When it comes on the radio, I sing it so loud and I’m so embarrassed! Because I so freely sing it so loud! You can’t help it! The song, it’s not a bad song. It’s a great song! I think it’s just because it’s very whimsical in a way that I’m not necessarily whimsical every day. When it comes on, I just get this I wanna sing it! Every woman feels that way. So I didn’t mean that in a bad way, Taylor. I think you’re lovely and beautiful, and I think you’re a great songwriter.
Taylor Swift will host a 13-hour meet and greet with her fans at the CMA Music Festival this year on June 13. The event begins at 8AM at Nashvilles Bridgestone Arena and end at 9PM. The country singer will also have an acoustic performance around 2PM that afternoon. Mind you, the event is also free and open to the public. Taylor said My favorite thing about CMA Music Fest has always been getting to spend time with the fans. So this year I wanted to figure out a way to meet as many of them as possible. Thirteen is my lucky number and the 13th is during Music Fest, so I think spending 13 hours with my fans is going to be amazing!
Kid Rock has been rumored to be the host for the CMT Awards and it has been confirmed by the rock singer himself. He said ?The rumors are true ? I?m hosting the CMT Awards live from Nashville on June 9th. All I can promise is I will be awesome.? I can think of more entertaining people but if that?s who they want, I guess I can take it. Although I don?t really think of his as a country artist, Kid Rock won a CMT Award last year for his song ?All Summer Long?. I hope he keeps his promise that the show will be awesome and that it?s not just code for trashy.
It looks like next week is going to be Shania Twain week on American Idol since the singer is going to be returning as a guest judge to watch the remaining six contestants drag all of her songs through the dirt. But Shania Twain will also be mentoring them so maybe she?ll manage to save her songs from total annihilation? if she does her job right. It will be interesting to see what she manages to make of Crystal Bowersox and the others that are left to fight for the cup. It?s so sad that Tim Urban won?t be there anymore? she sure could?ve made a real star out of him.
This is what happens when two people cheat to get into a relationship? or at least in the country music circles. It seems that LeAnn Rimes and her new boyfriend Eddie Cibrian were recently invited to the Country Music Awards where he was even supposed to give out an award. But as Eddie Cibrian got on stage the people from the press room started calling him a cheater. It was probably at this point that LeAnn Rimes figured it wouldn?t do well to even show her face there. It seems the two are now outcasts in the country music circles. Poor LeAnn Rimes, never again will she sing of the wonders of the West.
Kid Rock has to pay three guys who sued him over an alleged fight last year. The singer has to fork over $35,000 ? that isn?t at all bad considering that they originally demanded $15 million. The three men who filed the lawsuit last year claimed that the country rock star and three members of the Boo-Yaa Tribe hip hop group assaulted them outside of an LA hotel in 2006. The jury in the case reached the verdict and ordered Kid Rock to fork over the money for the three guys to split. It doesn?t sound so bad until you figure out that they weren?t awarded any attorneys fees which means that a nice chunk of that money, if not all, will be handed over to their lawyers.
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