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Danielle Bradbery’s ‘Heart of Dixie’
It’s been less than a month since 16-year old Danielle Bradbery was crowned the Season 4 winner of “The Voice,” but the upcoming country singer is set to release her debut single “Heart Of Dixie” next week. The single tells the story of a woman (not a girl), who leaves her dead end job, dead-beat husband and life behind in pursuit of a better life. Awfully grown up lyrical content for a 16-year old, who many predicted would be the female answer to Hunter Hayes. The fresh-faced teen’s first performance on a stage was her blind audition on the hit NBC series, so songwriting was no hold up in getting…
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Artist to Watch: Elise Davis
Where most artists wear their heart on their sleeve, Elise Davis wears hers in her emotionally-packed voice. The Little Rock native is making waves in Nashville’s music scene after winning American Songwriter‘s “The Pub Contest” — a hefty publishing deal with HoriPro Entertainment — which was judged by artists like Holly Williams and Hunter Hayes earlier this month. The year-long deal will be the first venture into co-writing for the solo-singer, who has written all of her previous efforts, and was honored to have been selected for the opportunity. Often drawing comparisons to the likes of Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, Davis’ music has captured the attention of more than just…
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Video Premiere: Hunter Hayes "I Want Crazy"
Country’s breakout star Hunter Hayes is preparing for the release of Encore, a double deluxe version of his debut record. The lead single from the upcoming release is the self-penned track “I Want Crazy,” which has been flying up the country charts since it’s debut. The freshly premiered video for the track features Hayes first hand at “acting,” as the videos storyline allows the singer the chance to show off some of his other talents. Does he have the acting chops? Judge for yourself. Watch “I Want Crazy” below and pick up the single on iTunes now. You can catch Hayes on tour through the Spring on Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away…
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Interview with YouTube Sensation Tyler Ward
Last week, I “introduced” YouTube sensation turned mainstream pop-rocker Tyler Ward to my Tragic Kingdom readers. Ward, who released his latest video over the weekend (watch Tyler’s version of Hunter Hayes’ “Wanted” here), is finishing up the national leg of his world tour. The tour is his first in promotion of his first original-tuned EP Hello. Love. Heartbreak. Tyler took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to chat with me about his new original music, what he’s got planned for the holidays and what it was like when he first realized he was becoming a star. Interview with Tyler Ward Chris Vetrano: You just released a new EP of…
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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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Giveaway: Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour Tickets
Carrie Underwood kicked off the American leg of her 55-city The Blown Away Tour tour on Friday in Manchester, NH. The songstress hit the road with fellow country crooner Hunter Hayes, who just scored his first number one single with “Wanted”. The two successful songbirds have a busy Fall ahead; in addition to the tour, Carrie will continue her duties as co-host of November 1st’s CMA Awards in Nashville, and lends her face to Olay and Vitamin Water. Nashville readers, listen up! Tragic Kingdom is giving you a chance to see The Blown Away Tour live when it stops at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, September 23rd. Here’s how to enter and win: 1)…