Month: April 2011

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Married!

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian tie the knot in a surprise ceremony. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian have taken a lot of heat for their whirlwhind romance, which budded while both were still married to their own respected partners. Yesterday’s surprise wedding have many coming to realize this was more than a 7-year-itch fling. Friends and family in attendance had been told the event would be an engagement party and found out about the ceremony after they arrived. Eddie’s children from his previous marriage were also in attendance. The couple, who became engaged in December, met while filming Northern Lights, a made-for-TV movie. After rumors of their romantic relationship surfaced in 2009, Cibrian filed for divorce from his wife, model Brandi Glanville. Rimes and her husband, Dean Sheremet, filed divorce documents a short time later. They were married for seven years. What’s your opinion: Selfish homewreckers, or entitled to new/true love?

Martina McBride’s “Teenage Daughters” Video

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Martina’s McBride’s “Teenage Daughters” Video Adds Depth to Lyrics. Martina McBride‘s new single “Teenage Daughters” released earlier this year, and now the video is available. The song realistically treats the trials of parenthood, and the video definitely adds an additional layer of meaning and substance to the song. It is not a stylized video instead opting for documentary-style footage featuring Martina working on the album in the studio as well as interactions with her family, especially, of course, her daughters. The choice to have her own family in the video as opposed to casting actors and setting up an imaginary scene really does promote the realistic this-is-every-day-living quality so appreciated by country fans. It truly seems this song is coming from a real place that viewers are sure to relate to. Check out the video now. Teenage Daughters – Martina McBride – Martina McBride Videos After the initial video was released, Martina debuted another more elaborate video for the single. It still features her daughters, and playfully depicts typical mother-daughter interactions through the decades. It’s just a relateable as the first and even more fun! Check it out here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmEG1a-g1cM]

Thompson Sqaure “I Got You” Video

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Thompson Square’s “I Got You” Video Is Here Thompson Square rocked the country scene with their hit, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not“, and it looks like they’ve got another hit on their hands with “I Got You“. The video for the song is available and you can check it out here. The video for “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” definitely showed a more serious side of the duo, while “I Got You” is letting fans see a little of their quirky and humorous side. Each half of the husband and wife duo play multiple characters in this throw back to the Sonny and Cher days. It’s absolutely adorable, and they definitely got me. Check it out now. I Got You – Thompson Square – Thompson Square Videos

American Idol: Lauren Alaina VS Scotty McCreery

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American Idol’s Country Singers: Lauren Alaina versus Scotty McCreery Okay, American Idol fans, tonight is elimination night and one more contestant will be out of the running. There are still seven talented individuals in it to win it, but let’s be on honest, there are only two we really care about around here: Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. Both are country, both have been kept in by fans up until this point, and both are loved by the judges, so who would it be saddest to lose tonight? It’s a good question, and in my mind, there’s a very simple answer: Lauren. I’m sure there are those who would disagree, but because of her talent and lovableness, Alaina is my pick for winnner! It isn’t that Scotty is devoid of talent, I just think that in comparison to Alaina, Lauren is more of the “whole package” that McCreery is. Lauren has a brighter and more engaging stage presence. She sings, and you get lost in her performance. She absolutely gives it her all, and her personality shines through every single time. Scotty, on the other hand, doesn’t do much more than sway on stage. Lauren has plenty of confidence while also being relatable. Scotty also possesses confidence, but to me he come across as more smug than down to earth. A good way to gauge the divide between Lauren and Scotty is by seeing them sing together. Check out their duet here. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54MSEjXH4ek&feature=related] So, if it came down to Lauren Alaina versus Scotty McCreery, I hope Lauren stays. Still on the fence? You can always catch them touring live this summer with American Idol Live. Click here for ticket info.

Parachute’s New Video Featuring Lady Antebellum

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New Video Featuring Song Penned by Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum‘s talent is so big it reaches beyond the bounds of their own music and even the country genre! They are already known for their writing and producing skills as well as their musical and vocal talents, and now they have penned “Kiss Me Slowly” for the popular group Parachute. The video features an intro by two-thirds of Lady Antebellum. Check out the song and the video now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXqYw_II6Pc]

Sugarland Releases New Video

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Sugarland Releases Video for Hit Song “Tonight” Sugarland‘s new video for their hit song “Tonight” is now available on iTunes. Also, AOL will begin streaming the video tomorrow, April 21st! The song as well as the video channels the emotion and angst from 80’s classic films like Pretty In Pink and The Breakfast Club, and was shot at the Woolworth Mansion in New York City to increase the drama and emotion Nettles and Bush were trying to express. The video is sure to be just as popular the song which has been received overwhelmingly well among fans. “This song is an event every night we play it. When Jennifer gets to the first big ‘Always’ and holds it forever, and the band finally kicks in, and the electric guitars rumble to life under her note, it really turns the room into a stadium. I love how the audience start to cheer and scream and how that energy carries us and the song to a new place. It makes a man want to play guitar!” says Bush of performing “Tonight” live. Be sure to keep an eye out for what promises to be a great video to match a great song.

Miranda Lambert’s Pistol Annies

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Miranda Lambert’s New All Girl Trio: Pistol Annies. Miranda Lambert spoke openly earlier this month about her venture: an all girl trio! The Pistol Annies features Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe, and they will have their debut performance on CBS, Friday April 22nd on ACM’s Girls’ Night Out television special. Not to fret Miranda fans, she will not be abandoning her solo career, but will simply be adding to it! Miranda is fulfilling the desire to work with an all girl group while channeling some excess creative energy! “They’re both artists on their own and they’re great friends of mine. We’ve just been writing songs like crazy, and I always wanted to do a girl project. It’s not your typical girl trio. We definitely have an edge. [laughs] We sing a lot about housewives.” Miranda Lambert Be sure to check out Girls’ Night Out, and keep you’re ears open for more news about Lambert’s Pistol Annies!

ACM’s Girls’ Night Out on CBS

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Top Female Country Artists to Preform on ACM Girls’ Night Out! Top female country artists give a not to be missed show on CBS Friday, April 22nd at 9 PM ET/PT, 7 Central! ACM’s Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country will feature Jennifer Nettles, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood and The Judds. The ladies will be joined by special guests that will take this show above and beyond. Ronnie Dunn will join Jennifer Nettles, the soon to be married Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will share the stage, Rascal Flatts rocks with Reba, Little Big Town and Martina McBride collaborate, Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood light up the stage, and the rock legend John Fogerty will join The Judds. Miranda Lambert will also introduce her upcoming female group Pistol Annie. Each woman will be honored for an achievement from their career. An additional honoree will be the great Loretta Lynn recognizing her 50-year career. Be sure to tune in, this is something you won’t want to miss!

Jeff Bridges Signs Record Deal

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Jeff Bridges Signs with Blue Note Records. Oscar winning actor and talented musician Jeff Bridges has signed with EMI’s Blue Note Records with a new album due out this summer. Bridges has been all over the map talent wise for years, but you probably would recognize him from his most recent films, Crazy Heart, in which he played a downtrodden country singer and True Grit in which he is featured as a tough time-worn U.S. Marshall in the days of the old west. He will be collaborating on his new album with T-Bone Burnett with whom he has been working for many years. “It’s a relationship that’s really inflamed my music.” Bridges says of his partnership with Burnett Indeed, the two worked on the soundtrack for Crazy Heart together and Burnett won an Oscar for “Best Original Song” for “The Weary Kind“. Bridges was recently featured on a documentary series produced by PBS, American Masters. You can click here to check out Jeff Bridges: The Dude Abides here.

Sugarland Added to CMA Fest Line-up

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Sugarland Added to 2011 CMA Fest Nightly Concert Line-up! Sugarland added to the nightly concert line-up for the 2011 CMA Music Festival June 9th-12th. Sugarland will be performing Friday night, June 10th. Single day admission tickets are available for fans only interested in seeing Sugarland! Also performing that night are Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Ashton Shepherd and Keith Urban. Sugarland is not the only new addition! Kelly Clarkson will be performing, “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Jason Aldean Thursday night, June 9th. Also, Alan Jackson will be performing with Zac Brown Band on their hit collaboration “As She’s Walking Away“.