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Cassadee Pope Debuts First Single
Those that gave up hope that NBC’s hit series The Voice would deliver a star, after the first two season’s winners failed to launch, can rest easier now. Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope‘s first single since the show drops today (it hit iTunes late last night). The single “Wasting All These Tears” is the first from the singer’s debut solo album, which will drop later this fall. Since its release, the single has been shooting up the charts – currently #5 on iTunes country chart and quickly climbing. It’s not surprising though, as her singles from the competition show often landed in the top selling spot. Tonight, Pope will return to…
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Country Music’s New Mafia
Move over Big & Rich. Party’s over Gretchen Wilson. There’s a new group of red-red-red-red-rednecks taking over the genre. Although it seems overnight, the rising fame of Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert has been a steady climb. However, in the recent months the pair have lent their powerhouse celebrity to some of their country-fried friends creating a new kind of country clique. In Shelton’s latest video for “Boys ‘Round Here,” the singer parties with a few of the folks that have joined their posse including country-cutie RaeLynn and ladies from Miranda’s side project the Pistol Annies. Also joining the crew (not featured), pop diva Kelly Clarkson who’s marrying Blake’s manager and Reba…
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Victorious Cover of "Some Nights"
Victoria Justice, known from her starring role on Victorious and opposite Jamie-Lynn Spears on Zoey 101, is preparing to hit the road on the ‘Summer Break Tour’ with mega-successful boyband Big Time Rush. The singer/actress warmed up her pipes for the trek that kicks off June 21st in California by covering Fun.‘s massive single “Some Nights” with her band. And covering it well, might I add. Check out the video of the up-and-coming musical talent below and be sure to catch her live with Big Time Rush on the ‘Summer Break Tour’, coming to a city near you (dates below). Summer Break Tour Dates: June 21, 2013 Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk, Universal…
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First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Young & Beautiful"
The Great Gatsby soundtrack, which is available for pre-order now, has musical genius written all over it with original tunes from artists like will.i.am, Florence & the Machine, a new solo track from Fergie and a Beyoncé cover of Amy Winehouse‘s “Back to Black”. The lead single from the highly anticipated film’s soundtrack is a deliciously haunting track delivered by the Lana Del Rey., who may just have been born for this performance. The songstress, who refers to her style as “Hollywood Sadcore,” may be the most obvious yet brilliant choice for the Baz Luhrmann film. Listen to “Young & Beautiful” now below and pre-order the soundtrack now on iTunes to get the…
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First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Young & Beautiful"
The Great Gatsby soundtrack, which is available for pre-order now, has musical genius written all over it with original tunes from artists like will.i.am, Florence & the Machine, a new solo track from Fergie and a Beyoncé cover of Amy Winehouse‘s “Back to Black”. The lead single from the highly anticipated film’s soundtrack is a deliciously haunting track delivered by the Lana Del Rey., who may just have been born for this performance. The songstress, who refers to her style as “Hollywood Sadcore,” may be the most obvious yet brilliant choice for the Baz Luhrmann film. Listen to “Young & Beautiful” now below and pre-order the soundtrack now on iTunes to get the…
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Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson Stronger Together
Unless someone is playing a really cruel April Fool’s Day prank on me, this summer is going to be hot! This morning it was announced that the annual Honda Civic Tour would pair pop-rockers Maroon 5 and America’s Idol (and mine) Kelly Clarkson. Anyone else hyperventilating?! The Adam Levine led rockers just stopped in Nashville last week with Neon Trees and, although the show was sold out, they are skipping the market on the next go-around. Guess Amanda Valentine and I will be hitting the road to Atlanta. Maybe we’ll capture it all on video, so you can see how the fashionista sister of M5’s James Valentine travels in style? Check out the list…
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What The GIF? Vol. 3
Yep, it’s that time again. If you’re not as obsessed with the GIF sitch as me, then you might be thinking… And that’s okay with me, but seriously What the GIF? How could you not love this week’s biggest headlines told by some high-larious GIFs? Let’s see if I can win you over with this week’s Top 10 — sometimes over exaggerated — headlines. #10 – Even Nicki Minaj’s unusual antics can’t save American Idol‘s ratings as they hit a series low. #9 – Demi Lovato will return to judges panel for Season 3 of The X Factor, but without Britney will it be the same? #8 – Spring Breakers…
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Lana Del Rey Covers Leonard Cohen
It’s no secret that my heart beats to Lana Del Rey‘s drum (as illustrated by the variety of ways I tried to slip her name into a post over the last year). Today, she delivers a new video covering the Leonard Cohen classic “Chelsea Hotel No. 2” and proves that when it comes to singing, she can do anything. There’s nothing really more for me to say, other than thank you for this Lana! V for Vetrano needed this today. Watch the simple, yet beautiful video below.
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Video Premiere: All Time Low "Somewhere In Neverland"
American punk rockers All Time Low dropped their new video for the single “Somewhere in Neverland” today on MTV. Although the channel no longer plays music videos on the reg, this clip is reminiscent of the TRL days (for those too young to know what that is, it’s a good thing). The single is from their album Don’t Panic, which is available now. The band, currently back from a worldwide tour, are taking a short break before they head back on the road with Pierce the Veil for a run of U.S. dates. Watch “Somewhere in Neverland” below now and download Don’t Panic on iTunes now!
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Giveaway: Tickets to Josiah Leming’s ‘Listen Close Tour’
Last week I delivered my interview with the uber-talented indie-rocker Josiah Leming. The singer, who is no stranger to Tragic Kingdom, and I caught up while he was preparing to hit the road on his 75 city Listen Close Tour. If you didn’t get a chance to read the full interview, check it out here. Now, yours truly is giving you the chance to see why Leming is one of the most promising acts in music today. If his infectious pop-rock tunes haven’t won you over, his live performance and engaging live show will. I have 10 pairs of tickets to giveaway to a show in the city of your choice…
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The X Factor Auditions Kicking Off This Week
Do you have “The X Factor” (or think you do, rather)? The brand that delivered international superstars such as Leona Lewis, One Direction and Cher Lloyd are on the hunt for America’s next international superstar. The highly talked about second season gave us promising new acts like Emblem 3, Fifth Harmony and Carly Rose Sonenclar, but the U.S. version of the series has yet to deliver an act as big as the UK version of the show. If you think you have what it takes, then consider the gauntlet officially thrown. THE X FACTOR auditions will be held in the following cities: LOS ANGELES, CADate: Wednesday, March 6Venue: Galen Center CHARLESTON, SCDate:…