Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Carrie Underwood at the American Country Awards
Country crooner Carrie Underwood showed off her toned gams in a strapless, above-the-knee frock as she walked the red carpet for the American Country Awards at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday. The songstress was up for Artist of the Year: Female and a trio of other honors at the ceremony. But whether she wins or loses, the real question is ... what do you think of that dress?
THE CLEVERLYS RELEASING HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM DECEMBER 13TH ON STABBIN’ CABIN RECORDS
The ubiquitous question of “Where can I get music from these guys,” is here. The Cleverlys are releasing their debut album on December 13th. Hailing from the Ozarks, the 'family' band consisting of Digger, Miles, Vernon “VD” Dean, Harvey D and cousin Otto are a one-of-a-kind bluegrass group who uses comedy mixed with pop and amazing musicianship to put on a performance you will never forget.
“If you caught these spoofing yokels at CMA Music Fest last summer, you’re probably already grinning. Yes, it’s the Black Eyed Peas song done with hillbilly drawl and bluegrass instrumentation. On their eponymous debut CD, The Cleverlys do the same with The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian,” Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and, unforgettably, Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” Plus, you get originals like “Girl with No Pantyline.” The rube spoken-word passages are as riotous as the ditties are. Essential.” Music Row – Bob Oermann
Recorded at Stabbin' Cabin Records home grown studio in the heart of the Ozarks, the atmosphere of their native land blows right through the collection that includes covers of songs like you’ve never heard including “I Gotta Feelin’”, “Angel”, “Billionaire”, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”, “Walk Like an Egyptian”, “Born to Be with You” and “In the Pines/Ain’t No Sunshine”. You’ll be able to listen to their original music and comedy tracks titled, “Eye of the Cage”, “Girl with No Pantyline”, “Wheel Hoss”, “Intro the trio” and “Tennicles”.
Within a year of hitting the road, this family has sure garnered quite a following from coast-to-coast and around the globe. With over 1 million views on YouTube, thousands of fans on Facebook and rave reviews from USA TODAY, YAHOO! Music and THE LA TIMES, their highly anticipated album is finally here. You may have watched them perform to over 45,000 country music fans at LP Field in Nashville during CMA Fest, at Stagecoach, Grand Ole Opry, IBMA, The Station Inn, The Mint in LA or at their very own festival, Cleverlyfest.
THE CLEVERLYS Track Listing:
1. Eye of the Cage
2. I Gotta Feelin’
3. Born to Be with You
4. Girl with No Pantyline
5. Angel
6. Tennicles
7. Wheel Hoss
8. Intro the trio
9. Billionaire
10. Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
11. In the Pines/Ain’t No Sunshine
12. Walk Like an Egyptian
Monday, December 05, 2011
Hank Williams Jr. Family Tradition Closing Celebration Special Solo Acoustic Concert
On Tuesday, December 6, Hank Williams Jr. will appear in a special solo acoustic performance, in the Museum’s 213-seat Ford Theater, to mark the impending end of the exhibition Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, Presented by SunTrust. The award-winning, 5,000-square-foot exhibit will close Dec. 31, 2011, after an unprecedented four-year run. In this event, to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Williams will perform songs spanning his career and talk about the exhibit, his music, and his family’s ongoing musical legacy.
Open seating. 7:30 p.m. doors; 8:00 p.m. performance. Reception and meet & greet with photograph to follow. All patrons will receive an autographed limited-edition Family Tradition poster. Complimentary valet parking.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
ALABAMA TO RECEIVE “GREATEST HITS” AWARD AND PERFORM ON “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS”
Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, also will perform during the broadcast. Additionally, AMERICAN IDOL winner Scotty McCreery has been added to the list of performers for the two-hour primetime special.
The AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Greatest Hits Award is presented to a country music act that has produced an extensive catalogue of No. 1 hits throughout its career.
As one of country music’s classic groups, Alabama has enjoyed more than 30 years of unprecedented success in the music industry. Consisting of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook, the group has released 21 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums, and 43 No. 1 singles. Other accolades include eight country music "Entertainer of the Year" honors, two Grammys, two People's Choice Awards and their very own star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame."
Alabama first signed with industry giant RCA back in 1980. The group immediately began taking the country genre in new directions, reaching out to an incredibly diverse fan base, many of whom had never listened to country music. The band's upbringing on country, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, rock-n-roll and southern rock enabled them to perform everything from Acuff to ZZ Top. Their career sales have topped 73 million records, ranking them as one of the 10 biggest-selling bands in the annals of popular music – ahead of such rock legends as Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Queen, Pink Floyd and The Who. Additionally, Alabama has more No. 1 records than any band in country music history and has sold more concert tickets than any other country group.
The second annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, hosted by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. Co-hosts Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, along with country music’s Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and The Band Perry are set to perform. The special will also include appearances by Josh Turner, Jordin Sparks, The Big Show, The JaneDear Girls, Bill Engvall, Larry Mahan and Rodney Carrington. Previously announced participants include Lauren Alaina, Rachel Bilson, Miranda Lambert, Scotty McCreery and the men of “Pawn Stars” (Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin Russell).
AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS is executive-produced by Bob Bain (TEEN CHOICE 2011, “Kids’ Choice Awards”). Fletcher Foster, Paul Flattery and Tisha Fein serve as producers; and Greg Sills is supervising producer. Michael Dempsey will direct the special.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
TOBY KEITH TO PERFORM AT “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS”
Superstar Toby Keith will make his broadcast performance debut of “Red Solo Cup” at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Already a radio and video sensation, Keith’s “Red Solo Cup” appears on his latest album, “Clancy’s Tavern.” The song also will be featured on the next all-new episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Dec. 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
The second annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, hosted by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. Adkins and Chenoweth, along with country music’s Alabama, Scotty McCreery, Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and The Band Perry are set to perform. The special will also include appearances by Lauren Alaina, Miranda Lambert, Josh Turner, Jordin Sparks, The Big Show, The JaneDear Girls, Bill Engvall, Larry Mahan, Rodney Carrington and the men of “Pawn Stars” (Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin Russell).
Fans can still vote once each day for their favorite nominees in the Artist of the Year category, at www.theacas.com until December 2, 2011.
Friday, December 02, 2011
MADISON RISING TO 'OCCUPY WALL STREET' ALBUM MUSICIANS: 'Try Showing Some Gratitude to Your Country'
Madison Rising, the unabashedly pro-American rock band that just released its debut album, today called on Jackson Browne, Third Eye Blind, Crosby & Nash, Devo, and Lucinda Williams - who are planning to join Michael Moore and the ear-splitting Zuccotti Park drummers in creating a "benefit" album to raise millions of dollars to further the Occupy Wall Street protests - to "try showing some gratitude to their country."
Madison Rising released a powerful single last week entitled "Honk if You Want Peace," lambasting the Occupy Wall Street protesters for being "tie-dyed slobs" and self-righteous obstructionists.
"Although we have enormous respect for the musical abilities of Mr. Browne and the other musicians planning to contribute to the Occupy Wall Street album, we have to question why artists so readily assemble to bash America whenever the opportunity arises," asked Madison Rising lead vocalist David Bray, a military veteran. "Occupy Wall Street is not a movement; it is a bunch of spiteful kids who will probably end up occupying the very same office towers they are now protesting if and when they ever grow up. America is facing a lot of challenges right now; why don't these musicians and Mr. Moore find a way to do something constructive, instead of continually inciting hatred and divisiveness."
Madison Rising brings great rock music back into the forefront of popular culture. With songs ranging from the lyrically powerful and guitar heavy opening track "Right To Bear," to the hauntingly epic sounds of "Honk If You Want Peace," to the beautiful violins and cello of "Hallowed Ground," it is clear that this band is on a mission not only to make great music, but to send a message that American culture is alive and well. All ten tracks were mixed by legendary music producer Ron Saint Germain, who has worked on 18 Grammy-nominated projects, including 12 Grammy winners. His projects have resulted in more than 60 gold and platinum records and more than 250 million unit sales.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Shania Twain One Year Countdown Has Begun
The one year countdown to the premiere of Shania Twain’s Las Vegas residency show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has officially begun. Six months ago, Shania announced to the world that she would be making her triumphant live performance return as the next resident artist to grace the same stage as Celine Dion, Elton John and Rod Stewart. Shania kicks-off the first ten performances of her two-year residency beginning Dec. 1, 2012, and rooms at Caesars Palace for her first run of shows can be reserved beginning Jan. 1, 2012 at www.caesarspalace.com or by calling: 800-634-6661.
Tickets for the first ten performances of SHANIA: STILL THE ONE are on sale now with prices ranging from $55 to $250, plus applicable fees. Show dates are for December 2012: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-745-3000, online at www.thecolosseum.com or www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “Shania Twain,” or in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST. For groups of 12 or more, call 702-946-4799.
An amazing and accomplished singer and songwriter, Shania Twain is a phenomenon. With more than 57 million albums sold in the U.S. and Canada, she is the top-selling female country artist of all time; has multi-platinum album sales in 32 countries; has the eighth-biggest selling album of all time in the U.S. and 18 top ten songs, eight of which reached #1.
Most amazing of all, Shania has reached beyond all feasible music boundaries with just four studio albums – three of which have received Diamond certification by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of 10 million copies in the U.S. She is the only female artist to have three consecutive albums sell more than 10 million copies.
59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade
The 59th Annual Nashville Christmas Parade celebrates "Christmas Around the World." This year's Grand Marshal is Vince Gill. The parade boasts over 80 participants including twenty three floats, eight large balloons like the Macy's Parade in NYC, and sixteen marching bands from across the Southeast filling the streets with magical sounds of the holiday season. This year's route begins on the Woodland Street Bridge, goes south down 2nd Avenue, and marches down Broadway to 7th Avenue. The parade hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas, will benefit Piedmont's Share the Warmth Round Up program. For more info click here, and for the route map click here. Ride the Music City Star to the parade! Click here for the schedule and pricing. NOTE: road closures associated with this event include the Woodland Street Bridge, Union (from 1st to 3rd Avenue), 2nd Avenue (from Union to Broadway), and Broadway (from 2nd to 9th Avenue). Closures begin at 4:30 pm and are rolling road closures (all streets will re-open by 9 pm).
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7 PM
LOCATION: PUBLIC SQUARE PARK
Nashville Baseball Ballpark Evaluation Study Narrows Sites to Three
Mayor Karl Dean today released a baseball stadium site evaluation study that narrows potential locations for a new minor-league ballpark in Nashville to three: the East Bank of the Cumberland River, Sulphur Dell located near Germantown and the North Gulch area north of Charlotte Avenue.
The study by sports consulting firm Populous describes the three sites as “exciting options” for a new ballpark. The study calls the East Bank the site “that can produce impact on a grand scale.” It also says that development there “creates a new front door to downtown Nashville.”
The study says a ballpark in the North Gulch could build on the energy of ongoing Gulch development and could act as a gateway from West Nashville on Charlotte Avenue. The Sulphur Dell site, the historic location of professional baseball in Nashville, would be an opportunity to tie into two greenway systems and could boost development along Jefferson Street, the report says.
“All three sites present unique opportunities to enhance our city in different ways,” Dean said.
“Both the North Gulch and the Sulphur Dell locations would build on the growth and reinvestment of important urban neighborhoods. I am especially intrigued by the East Bank site because it offers opportunity for more than just a baseball stadium. It could be the catalyst for a complete transformation of one of the last undeveloped, highly visible sections of our city’s skyline.”
The report notes that the trend in most cities for financing a minor-league baseball stadium is through a public-private partnership.
“This study is the first step in a long process,” Dean said. “We are still a long way from a financing structure and an agreement with the Nashville Sounds. As the report points out, next steps include market and financial feasibility studies and further study of property acquisition. Additionally, there has to be a significant financial contribution by the Sounds.”
The former Thermal Transfer Plant near Riverfront Park, the Opryland/Music Valley area, the North Gulch south of Charlotte Avenue and the East Bank north of the Jefferson Street Bridge were also studied, as was renovating Greer Stadium. Greer has been home to minor-league baseball in Nashville since 1978.
The Felice Brothers December 2011 Tour Dates
The Felice Brothers tour dates:
DEC. 1 KOLN, DE GLORIA*
DEC. 2 HAMBURG, DE UBEL & GEFAHRLICH*
DEC. 3 BERLIN, DE POSTBAHNHOF*
DEC. 5 LONDON, UK THE MACBETH
DEC. 6 LONDON, UK KOKO*
DEC. 7 MANCHESTER, UK MANCHESTER ACADEMY 2*
DEC. 9 GLASGOW, UK ABC*
DEC. 10 BELFAST, UK SPRING & AIRBRAKE*
DEC. 11 DUBLIN, IR ACADEMY*
DEC. 12 BIRMINGHAM, UK INSTITUTE*
DEC. 14 BRUSSELS, BE AB BOX*
DEC. 15 UTRECHT, NL TIVOLI*
DEC. 16 GRONIGEN, NL OOSTERPOORT*
DEC. 17 LELYSTAD, NL FESTIVAL STILL NACHT
DEC. 18 NIJMEGEN, NL DOORNROOSJE*
DEC. 30 MILFORD, CT DANIEL STREET#
DEC. 31 HUDSON, NY CLUB HELSINKI#
* with A.A. Bondy
# with The Robots
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