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Cassadee Pope Looks Forward with her New Single
Cassadee Pope is no stranger to infectious melodies with pop-punk hooks. That’s why it’s no surprise that her new single, “People That I Love Leave,” has all the makings of smash hit that will nestle deep in your eardrums for years to come. An ode to past lovers or relationships that have left her scarred from getting too close to those in her life, fearful that when she gets close they’ll “move on and forget about me.” The new track is Cassadee’s first to kick off her return to her punk rock roots, where she once fronted the popular pop-punk band Hey Monday. Hey Monday released their debut album “Hold On Tight”…
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The Dryes Release “Who Needs To Hear This”
Husband-Wife Duo, The Dryes, Release Their New Single Following Time on NBC’s The Voice Hot off their run with NBC’s The Voice, The Dryes — comprised of husband and wife duo Derek and Katelyn Drye — teamed up with chart-topping songwriter Corey Crowder (“Im Comin’ Over,” “Famous Friends,” “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen” among others) to pen their new impassioned single, “Who Needs To Hear This.” This song of empowerment is for those who might be in need of a reminder that, no matter the moment and level of adversity they might be facing, everything is going to be okay. “It’s about being at peace with what you’re feeling and not rushing…
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Cassadee Pope Talks New Single “Take You Home”
CASSADEE POPE TALKS TO LISTEN! IT’S VETRANO ABOUT HER NEW SINGLE “TAKE YOU HOME,” OUT NOW, RETURNING TO NBC’S ‘THE VOICE’, AND GETTING THROUGH ONE OF THE HARDEST YEARS OF HER CAREER. Those that are long-time readers, know that Cassadee Pope is a regular on Listen! It’s Vetrano. The singer, who started her rise to the top in the pop-punk band Hey Monday and later won the third season of NBC’s The Voice as a solo vocalist, also happens to be my best friend and the maid-of-honor in my upcoming wedding. Cassadee Pope Take You Home So when she dropped her new [sexy] single “Take You Home,” last Friday, I knew her loyal fans…
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10 Things Sexier Than Blake Shelton
PEOPLE MAGAZINE REVEALS BLAKE SHELTON AS 2017 ‘SEXIEST MAN ALIVE,’ BUT HERE’S 10 THINGS SEXIER THAN BLAKE SHELTON. Last week People magazine revealed that Blake Shelton was their pick for 2017’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ cover. The internet quickly went into a frenzy following the announcement, seeing than the one-time mullet toting country crooner didn’t seem equipped for the title. Not to turn my back on the country community, but I have to agree — Blake’s great and all, but what were they thinking?! People‘s misguided pick got me thinking. What would be more qualified than Mr. Shelton for the title? In an effort to help the Editors at the magazine…
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Let Kelly Clarkson Move You: The Deep Cuts
She’s back! Kelly Clarkson debuted her highly anticipated new single “Love So Soft” this morning. The singer took to her socials over the last week to tease the new single with imagery and short clips of the track. Then yesterday, she teased the hashtag #MoveYou accompanied by a clip of what sounds like another track causing the internet to go into a frenzy. “Is a full Clarkson album on the way?,” “Are we getting a double dose of new Kelly goodness?” This morning, along with Clarkson’s new fiery single, she dropped the emotional new ballad “Move You,” along with the artwork (seen below) and title of her upcoming album. When talking…
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Cassadee Pope Is An Alien?!?
Cassadee Pope returns for another installment of Cassadee Q&A on Listen! It’s Vetrano’s YouTube channel. Watch as the singer talks about her new single “I Am Invincible,” plans for touring and takes YOUR questions. You submitted the questions you’ve been dying to ask the “invincible” singer on Twitter using the hashtag #ListenItsVetrano. Then, our team –which consists of me and Bugsy, the long-haired Chihuahua– compiled them to get to the bottom of the things that you were dying to know. Watch the video above and don’t forget to subscribe to Listen! It’s Vetrano here and please give the video a BIG thumbs up so she will come back to do more soon. Subscribe for more videos: http://bit.ly/LIVsubscribe Last Cassadee…
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Songwriter Spotlight: Nicolle Galyon
In 2012, Nicolle Galyon was one of the fresh faces (and voices) on NBC’s mega-series The Voice, where she honed her performance chops on Team Adam [Levine]. Just three years later –after her marriage to songwriter Rodney Clawson and the birth of their two children– Nicolle is one of Nashville’s most sought after new talents. The talented songbird has already earned two number one singles with Keith Urban‘s “We Were Us” and Miranda Lambert‘s “Automatic,” which also scored the songwriter her first Grammy Award nomination and a win for Song of the Year at the 2014 Country Music Awards (CMA’s). With a catalog packed full of current and future hits, Galyon is one of the unstoppable forces in…
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Take 5: Meghan Linsey
We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars and we want to know what – or who– is behind our favorite lyrics. But why is every interview so serious all the damn time? Take 5 is a regular feature on Listen! It’s Vetrano that gives readers insight into some of the lighter things in your favorite stars’ lives. And now Take 5 is coming to the LIV YouTube channel every week. Learn more about your favorite celebrities, artists and entrepreneurs, plus get ready to laugh when V for Vetrano hits the streets of Nashville to Take 5 with Music City locals and visitors. Subscribe now, so you don’t miss one minute and check out last week’s edition…
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90-Second Interview Challenge (feat. Meghan Linsey)
Meghan Linsey Stops By the ‘Listen! It’s Vetrano’ Weekly Web Series for a Speed Round Interview This week’s all new episode of Listen! It’s Vetrano features a singer that’s no stranger to being in front of a camera. The Voice‘s Meghan Linsey returned to Nashville after placing second on the hit series and immediately hit the studio to record her new soulful pop-rock record. In between the “oohs” and “ahhs” of recording, I sat down with the powerhouse vocalist to talk about the show, her new music and play the 60-Second Interview Challenge. And because I love y’all so much I put an extra thirty seconds on the clock. 😉 Watch as Meghan Linsey does her…
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CMT Music Awards 2015 Recap
Carrie Underwood Puts the “C” in the CMT Music Awards 2015 Show Last night, Nashville’s biggest week —CMA Fest / Fan Fair — kicked off with CMT hosting their annual awards show (CMT Music Awards 2015) to honor the top music videos of the year. The country crowd arrived at Downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, while oddly selected –and paired– hosts Erin Andrews and Brittany Snow prepared for the big show. The men dressed down this year, while the women sexed it up. Perhaps fueling more conversation for the tomato vs. lettuce debate, the ladies dressed up more than a salad in Nashville Wednesday. And of all days, Hump Day. The…
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Meghan Linsey: More Than The Voice
When Meghan Linsey reemerged on our television screens this spring as a contestant on NBC’s latest season of The Voice, many balked at the singer’s decision to tryout for the singing series. Her resume already included a win on a reality singing competition, CMT’s Can You Duet, and three Top 20 singles with her country duo Steel Magnolia. But what many seemed to forget was that, though her previous endeavors in music were thrilling, she was starting this journey on the same playing field as the many others hoping to turn a chair. Sure, she may have been a seasoned television starlet with opportunities to tour with major acts, including Reba, Brad Paisley and even her Voice coach Blake Shelton, but…
