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    First Listen: Justin Bieber "Believe" Acoustic Album

    January 25, 2013 /

    Alright let’s get real, Justin Bieber is a beast. I don’t want to like him (or at least admit that I do), but I can’t help it. After checking out his show in Nashville last week – which was sold out and filled with pre-pubescent screaming girls – his talent is undeniable. His show is filled with pyrotechnics and well choreographed dancing, but in some of the softer moments – or when he takes the drums into his own hands – his talent is clear.  A talent that can play just about any instrument, Bieber is rereleasing his latest record Believe, but this time completely stripped down. A move that…

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    Introducing Amanda Valentine

    January 24, 2013 /

    Today is a big day! My friend and Nashville partner-in-crime, Amanda Valentine, is joining the Project Runway cast! Amanda is the creator and designer of Valentine Valentine, a Nashville based fashion brand that is about to get a global launch with the exposure from Season 11 of the Lifetime series. Okay, okay I get it. This isn’t really music news -although Valentine has musical roots of her own and is the sister of Maroon 5‘s talented lead-guitarist James Valentine– but I had to share this exciting news with my readers. Here’s why: Amanda is one of the most beautiful, talented and raddest chicks I’ve ever known. Oh, and she looks like…

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    Video Premiere: Carrie Underwood "Two Black Cadillacs"

    January 24, 2013 /

    Last night, Carrie Underwood debuted her dark new video for the track “Two Black Cadillacs.” The single -the third from the singer’s Blown Away album- recalls the result of two scorned women seeking revenge against a cheating lover. In the clip, Underwood is… ready for this?… the OTHER woman! That’s right, little miss goody-two-shoes took on the more controversial role, while strutting around fashionable as ever. Does this women ever look bad?? Watch the premiere of “Two Black Cadillacs” now and by the way, if you can explain the bizarre ending, please comment below and explain it to me. I’m confused. Did Jesus, in fact, take the wheel? Google Plus: +Carrie Underwood

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    First Listen: Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"

    January 14, 2013 /

    Earlier this week, Justin Timberlake teased the world with a viral video that kicked off rumors of a new record and single. The news was confirmed moments ago when the first single from Timberlake’s new record featuring Jay Z debuted online. Timberlake confirmed that he’d been busy working since the summer on the new record, titled The 20/20 Experience, in an open letter to his fans. Read the entire letter below: An Open Letter to you (the fans): I hope this gets to you the right way. It’s the only way I know to do it. Some people may criticize me for the last 3 days. But it was fun, right??…

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    Britney Spears Quits The X Factor

    January 10, 2013 /

    When Simon Cowell announced that Britney Spears was joining the judges panel on The X Factor‘s 2nd Season, it was viewed as a brilliant move by the entertainment mogul. Spears, being one of the most famous women on the planet, came with a large fan base of loyal followers which the show’s producers banked would translate to viewers when the show premiered last Fall. Unfortunately the ratings -and her highly criticized lack luster performance on the show- didn’t match her hefty salary, so when the season ended it was immediately assumed that she’d likely not be asked back. Thursday, reports began surfacing that the “Femme Fatale” had bowed out and…

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    Justin Timberlake "Ready" for New Music in 2013

    January 10, 2013 /

    Justin Timberlake is one of the music industries biggest players, but as a solo artist he’s only released two records in the last decade – an unusual trend in the typically-turn and burn industry. Aside from a few collaborations and comedy tracks with The Lonely Island, the singer has strayed from music while he focused on a film career. The world has speculated for months – years even – as to when the “Sexy Back” singer would return to his roots, but Timberlake showed no signs of making a return. Until now. “I think I’M READY,” Timberlake Tweeted before posting a link to the video below, which shows him walking…

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    Giveaway: Meet Carly Rae Jepsen

    January 8, 2013 /

    Carly Rae Jepsen burst upon the music scene in 2012 when her massively successful debut single became an international phenomenon. With a string of successful hits that followed and a spot opening for Justin Bieber on the Justin Bieber Live Tour, the “Call Me Maybe” singer seems to just be warming up. On January 18th, Jepsen will be stopping in Nashville with The Biebs and wants to meet YOU! The pop songstress is hosting a private Meet & Greet event at an undisclosed location and Tragic Kingdom is giving you and a friend the chance to meet the “Good Time” singer! Here’s how to enter and win from Tragic Kingdom…

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    New David Bowie Album Coming in March

    January 8, 2013 /

    For the first time in over a decade, rock legend David Bowie announced the release of a new record. The Next Day will arrive in March, but the singer debuted the album’s first single “Where Are We Now?” yesterday on his birthday. In the record’s official announcement, Bowie says: In recent years radio silence has been broken only by endless speculation, rumor and wishful thinking ….a new record…who would have ever thought it, who’d have ever dreamed it! After all David is the kind of artist who writes and performs what he wants when he wants…when he has something to say as opposed to something to sell. Today he definitely has…

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    Giveaway: Two Tickets to Justin Bieber Live

    January 8, 2013 /

    It’s the hottest tour of 2013 and he’s the most chatted about boy on the planet. Just a child with a dream and a few fateful videos on YouTube, Justin Bieber is now one of the world’s biggest superstars.  Late last year, he kicked off the Justin Bieber Live tour in support of his sophomore album Believe. The tour features Carly Rae Jepsen, who had the biggest hit of 2012 (“Call Me Maybe“) and sold out entirely in less than an hour. Didn’t get tickets in that short timeframe? V for Vetrano has your Nashville hookup! The Biebs, along with Jepsen, will make their stop in Music City on January 18th…

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    First Listen: The CO’s ‘Keep It Together’

    December 30, 2012 /

    It’s been almost two years since pop trio The CO dropped their self-titled debut album and first appeared on Tragic Kingdom. Since then, the band – made up of Colin Brace, Troy Akers and Nate Fleming – have created a huge internet following with their variety of YouTube videos and social interaction with their fans, lovingly named their “COhorts.” On January 8th, the boys release their long-awaited sophomore record Keep It Together. Eleven polished tracks including the uptempo standout “Frequency”, the longtime crowd favorite “Ok Ok” and the updated title track, which first appeared on their debut and was later recorded with YouTube’s Tyler Ward. The second effort delivers a more mature sound while maintaining their…

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    Merry Christmas from Tragic Kingdom with Andy Davis

    December 24, 2012 /

    Over the past couple of months, I’ve hinted at some big things coming to Tragic Kingdom in 2013. One new improvement is the addition of the live acoustic series from my favorite new artists. But, in the spirit of the holiday season, you don’t have to wait until you ring in the New Year to see the first of the series. Consider this my way of saying Merry Christmas to all my readers – You guys have made 2012 my biggest year yet! I’ll have more from Nashville based crooner Andy Davis in January, but here’s what you need to know right now: he’s super talented, he’s cool (and wears equally…

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Chris Vetrano is a Nashville-based writer and podcast host with a front-row seat to pop culture. Years inside the music and entertainment industry means guests actually pick up the phone — and the conversations go deeper than the headline. Listen! It's Vetrano is his space to unpack it all: celebrity interviews, reality TV, travel, food, and the moments worth talking about. Glad you're here.

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