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Kelly Clarkson: Stronger
It’s been nearly a decade since the world watched Kelly Clarkson, the Texas-native girl next door, take the title as America’s first Idol. Nine years later, and still one of the show’s most successful spawns (aside from country Queen Carrie Underwood), Clarkson emerges with her fifth album entitled Stronger. No stranger to pop-anthems and power ballads – Clarkson’s last efforts taught the master class -, it’s those missing elements that keep this album from actually living up to its title. Sure, the disco-inspired title track “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)” has all the makings of a Top 40 mega-hit. It bursts into the turbulent, feel-good chorus we’ve come to expect…
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The Songs of 2010
While 2010 was filled with so many great songs, we’ve narrowed down the top 25 that kept us moving and grooving all year long. I know that there are many opinions and choices and these are just mine, so please feel free to share yours on Twitter or Facebook. Top 25 Songs of 2010:25. Paramore – “The Only Exception”24. Flobots – “Infatuation”23. Sara Bareilles – “King of Anything”22. Ke$ha – “Tik Tok”21. Neon Trees – “1983”20. Lady Gaga – “Telephone (Feat. Beyonce)”19. Taio Cruz – “Dynamite”18. Rihanna – “Rude Boy”17. Matt Morris – “Live Forever”16. Andrea Ball – “Dial Tone”15. Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party”14. Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feelin'”13. Katy…
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Available Now
With the holiday season approaching, music labels are preparing their biggest releases to fill fan stockings and today brings a bunch of the most anticipated albums of the year. And if you’ve relied solely on digital download for your only source of music, The Beatles catalog is available to you today on iTunes. For the rest of us, he’s a quick glance at what else you might want to grab this holiday season. Albums Out Today: Rihanna – LoudLee DeWyze – Live It UpNorah Jones – …Featuring Norah JonesKid Rock – Born FreeNelly – 5.0P!nk – Greatest Hits…So Far!Rascal Flatts – Nothing Like ThisKeith Urban – Get CloserBruce Springsteen –…
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CMA Recap
Last night, Nashville’s finest gathered for the Country Music Association Awards, or more widely known as the CMA’s. The evening was jam packed with great performances, big wins, and huge stars. The night, though, belonged to Miranda Lambert, who won four awards, including Top Female Vocalist. And in a fitting surprise, Lambert’s fiancee, Blake Shelton took home Top Male honors, which Shelton said was “34 years in the making”. The biggest award of the night went to Brad Paisley, who got emotional while accepting his Entertainer of the Year trophy. This year’s performances were incredible, but the my pick for the best of the night belonged to our featured artist,…
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It Takes Two
Tragic Kingdom’s featured artist of the month, Jason Aldean, is set to take the stage tonight at the Country Music Awards live from Nashville, performing his new single “Don’t You Wanna Stay”. When Aldean was recording his new (hit) album, My Kinda Party, he knew that he wanted to record his new single as a duet with a powerhouse diva, but it was his top two choices that really stood out – proving this country boy is my kind of people. “Carrie Underwood was one of them, and [the other was] Kelly Clarkson,” Aldean said. “I’m a fan of both of their voices… but they’re both really different. Kelly [has…
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Country’s Fresh Face
The fresh faced Carrie Underwood has inked a two-year deal with facial cleanser, Olay, to be the company’s new spokesmodel. The print ads (seen above) will begin rotating immediately, while the television campaign will debut during the Country Music Awards tomorrow night, which Underwood will also serve as host. Joe Arcuri, VP of Procter & Gamble, said in a statement: “The partnership with Carrie Underwood is all about reaching women like her, ages 25 to 35, who are not currently using Olay now, or really any other skin care brand, because they think the products are very focused on anti-aging. We believe this campaign will bring these women into the…
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The Country Can’t Wait
If it wasn’t apparent by my lack of updates recently, I should tell you that I have been quite busy. Following a very successful run in Denver, I decided (yes, the decision was mine) to move to Nashville. And since I’m now officially a resident of Music City, I am excited to introduce you to some of the incredible talent that this town has to offer. Besides the great music you can catch on any given night of the week, the random run ins with my new neighbors, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, and the southern hospitality, Nashville is playing host to one of the biggest events in country music, the…
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Before He Cheats Live in Denver
When our girl, Carrie Underwood, stopped in Denver, we couldn’t resist grabbing as many photos and videos for the blog as possible. I’ll continue to bring you footage and highlights of the action over the next week, but you can read the full review down below or by clicking here. Encore Performance: Before He Cheats
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Carrie Underwood Entertains Crowds across the Country on Play On Tour
June 4, 2010 (Denver) – Performing to an almost sold out Colorado crowd, Carrie Underwood illustrated why she was named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year for two consecutive years at the Play On Tour. And it’s no surprise that fans across the country come out in droves to see the once-American Idol starlet live. As the lights dimmed, the band began to play the opening chords of the lead single, “Cowboy Casanova”, from the country cutie’s third number one album Play On. And with a flash of light, there she was, rising from beneath the stage in a form fitting, glammed up tuxedo inspired outfit –…
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Carrie Underwood Entertains Crowds across the Country on “Play On” Tour
June 4, 2010 (Denver) – Performing to an almost sold out Colorado crowd, Carrie Underwood illustrated why she was named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year for two consecutive years. And it’s no surprise that fans across the country come out in droves to see the once-American Idol starlet live. As the lights dimmed, the band began to play the opening chords of the lead single, “Cowboy Casanova”, from the country cutie’s third number one album Play On. And with a flash of light, there she was, rising from beneath the stage in a form fitting, glammed up tuxedo inspired outfit – the first of eight costume…
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How I Met Carrie Underwood
No, I didn’t actually meet the country cutie. Bummer! But I will be tuning in tonight when she appears on the CBS hit show How I Met Your Mother. This will mark Underwood’s first acting gig as she takes on the role of pharmaceutical sales rep, Tiffany, a new love interest of main character Ted. Check out these teaser clips from tonight’s show: Later this summer Carrie will seen in her first feature film role when she co-stars in the movie Soul Surfer, the inspirational life story of the surfer, Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in October 2003 to a tiger shark. The singer will portray…