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    First Listen: One Direction "Take Me Home" Bonus Tracks

    Last week Tragic Kingdom delivered One Direction‘s sophomore album Take Me Home in its entirety, including the 4 additional tracks found on the Yearbook Edition. But any diehard One Direction fan knows that the standard edition of a 1D record simply won’t do. So, in hopes to keep all you adolescent girls -and some of you older fans (you know who you are)- happy, I’ve got more from the British heartthrobs for you. Five more tracks found on the deluxe version of the record.  You’re welcome. And as a thank you, please find your way to the left-hand side of the page and hit that ‘Like’ button for Tragic Kingdom’s new Facebook page. That way you’ll always be the first to…

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    Video Premiere: Kelly Clarkson "Catch My Breath"

    Kelly Clarkson debuted the video for her new empowering single “Catch My Breath” this morning. The Idol-diva, who is often scrutinized for her fluctuating weight, is looking smoking in this new clip. The single is the first from her upcoming greatest hits record – Greatest Hits – Chapter One, out November 19th. The compilation includes 14 of the singers powerhouse ballads, rocking anthems and 3 brand new tracks including “Don’t Rush” -a duet with Vince Gill– and the lead single. Watch the new video for “Catch My Breath” below and pre-order the greatest hits compilation now on iTunes.

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    Video Premiere: Kelly Clarkson "Catch My Breath"

    Kelly Clarkson debuted the video for her new empowering single “Catch My Breath” this morning. The Idol-diva, who is often scrutinized for her fluctuating weight, is looking smoking in this new clip. The single is the first from her upcoming greatest hits record – Greatest Hits – Chapter One, out November 19th. The compilation includes 14 of the singers powerhouse ballads, rocking anthems and 3 brand new tracks including “Don’t Rush” -a duet with Vince Gill– and the lead single. Watch the new video for “Catch My Breath” below and pre-order the greatest hits compilation now on iTunes.

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    First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Paradise" EP

    It’s no secret that Born To Die from the controversial newcomer Lana Del Rey is one of my favorite records of the year. And when I learned that a re-release of the record -with NINE additional tracks- was on its way earlier in the year, I could hardly wait for more from the self-proclaimed gangsta Nancy Sinatra. The “Paradise Edition” of Del Rey’s successful debut drops November 13th, but if you’re like me (and I know a few of you who are), you just can’t wait a minute more… and who could blame you?  Well Christmas (or rather November 13th) has come early because now you don’t have to wait until then to…

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    Wednesday Wrap Up: 11/07/12

    I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes – especially during an election week – there’s just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I’ve compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat! Just click the links below to get all the news you’re looking for. Here’s some of the week’s biggest headlines and stories: – Mumford & Sons drop their new video for “Lover of the Light”  – Ashlee Simpson announces new single and video with a preview  – Carrie Underwood reveals “Two Black Cadillacs” as next single and shows off sleek new…

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    First Listen: Christina Aguilera’s New Album "Lotus"

    Christina Aguilera has been sharing her gifted voice with the world since she landed a role on Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ alongside fellow Mouseketeer’s Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris and Ryan Gosling. After shedding her mouse ears Aguilera reinvented herself with each new album and era of her -now long- career. And while it hasn’t always been easy for the controversial singer, she continues the fight to gain the respect that her impressive pipes deserve. No one can argue that tracks like “Beautiful” and “The Voice Within” will likely earn her a spot among the greats, but her attempts at further reinvention haven’t always proved successful. Her last two albums Back to Basics and Bionic, a role…

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    First Listen: Christina Aguilera’s New Album "Lotus"

    Christina Aguilera has been sharing her gifted voice with the world since she landed a role on Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ alongside fellow Mouseketeer’s Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris and Ryan Gosling. After shedding her mouse ears Aguilera reinvented herself with each new album and era of her -now long- career. And while it hasn’t always been easy for the controversial singer, she continues the fight to gain the respect that her impressive pipes deserve. No one can argue that tracks like “Beautiful” and “The Voice Within” will likely earn her a spot among the greats, but her attempts at further reinvention haven’t always proved successful. Her last two albums Back to Basics and Bionic, a role…

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    First Listen: One Direction’s New Album "Take Me Home"

    One week from today, One Direction – currently the biggest boyband in the world – will drop their highly anticipated sophomore record Take Me Home. The collection of five young heartthrobs were picked to perform together on the UK’s version of X Factor by Simon Cowell and shortly after caught the attention of young girls everywhere with their first album and catchy single “What Makes You Beautiful”. But can defeat the dreaded curse of the sophomore slump or will they follow in the footsteps of the successful boybands before them (‘N SYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block)? Pre-order the record on iTunes now and stream it in its…

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    Artist To Watch: Steve Moakler

    It isn’t often (in Nashville especially) that you go to a show and the entire audience is quietly captivated by the performer on stage, but when Steve Moakler took Douglas Corner’s on October 16th he did just that. Debuting a variety of tracks so new that the ink hadn’t yet dried on their page, the audience listened intently to each lyric and note as if children listening to a story before bed. It’s clear at that moment they realize the person on stage has something of significance to say. A blend of country and alt rock, almost raising question where he might fit on the spectrum, the tracks illustrate why…

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    Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/31/12

    Happy Halloween! I am sure that in the holiday hoopla you let some of this week’s biggest stories fall through the cracks. So in an effort to help you save time, I’ve compiled a list of the biggest stories in music this week for you. No trick, consider this your TREAT! Just click the links below to get all the news you’re looking for. Here’s some of the week’s biggest headlines and stories: – Carrie Underwood, Pitbull, & P!nk were added to the American Music Awards lineup – The Avett Brothers  joined Randy Travis in Franklin, TN to shoot CMT’s Crossroads– Kelly Clarkson debuted her new single “Don’t Rush” with country crooner Vince Gill–…

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    First Listen: CeeLo’s Magic Moment

    The air is getting colder here in Nashville and the colorful leaves have fallen to the ground, which can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner. And to help get you in the holiday spirit, Tragic Kingdom is hosting its own holiday party – a listening party! This way you Deck the halls with the sound of Cee Lo Green! The flashy R&B entertainer is releasing his first holiday record, CeeLo’s Magic Moment everywhere tomorrow, but join me for an early listen below. With appearances from Rod Stewart, The Muppets (yes, those ones), Straight No Chaser and his fellow coach from NBC’s The Voice Christina Aguilera, this holiday compilation is…