For country-star Shania Twain, Christmas will be nothing short of blessings and joys this year, as she will be celebrating it with her new husband-to-be, Frederic Thiebaud. Thiebaud is is an executive with the Swiss-based food and beverage corporation Nestlé.
The engagement was confirmed Dec. 20 by a spokesperson for Twain. It was first announced by Us magazine. In Tuesday’s edition, however, additional details on the relationship and engagement will be featured in a cover story. Although no other specific statements have been released, People magazine reported that Thiebaud, 40, popped the question to Twain, 45, with a three-carat solitaire diamond ring.
Twain and Thiebaud’s relationship was confirmed shortly after her divorce from record producer Robert Lange. Lange, it is reported, had an affair with Thiebaud’s wife, Marie-Anne Thiebaud. It has also been reported that Marie-Anne Thiebaud was also a close friend to the singer, as well as managed their chateau’s in Switzerland.
Source: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1654657/shania-twain-engaged-to-frederic-thiebaud.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedfetcherGoogle
Monday, December 20, 2010
Kristian Bush's Christmas List -- Country Hound, 12/21
Fame and fortune don’t always add up to the perfect Christmas. Sometimes, it’s the simple things, that are the best things to receive. For Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, he is happy with gifts under the tree from his parents. This year, however, Bush has used Sugarland’s website to help his loved ones find the perfect gifts for him this holiday season.
“Every year my friends and family come asking for a wish list of things I might want for the holidays," Kristian writes. "In my heart I know that since jet packs haven't really been invented yet, and that a BMW is a bit out of reach, and that Virgin Air isn't booking space flight by this Christmas, really a gift for me is anyone's game. My default answer is: Toys. Get me a toy. How about a yo-yo or some silly putty or maybe a balsa wood glider? It always reminds me to be a kid in a world with a great deal of grown-up in it. Somehow I always end up giving toys as gifts, maybe in hopes of activating some karmic holiday spell that would attract a bucketful of plastic and wooden goodies. Toys aside, it turns out that the best gifts I've ever given are the ones that I would have considered keeping for myself. In light of that, I've compiled my first ever gift guide. Let's call it 'Kristian's Big List of 2010 Holiday Awesomeness.'”
"One big disclaimer before you read on," Kristian continued. "I have no idea who you're shopping for, or what this season's trendy Christmas must-have is, so if you're looking for a shortcut, I may not be it. But if you were to ask me what gift to give, what would make your best friend's smile the size of Texas, here are my recommendations. These are the best things I've found this year. (If you're one of my close friends and receive one of the things on this list this year, please grin along and act surprised. A 'Hey, I read about this online and really wanted one! will suffice, and help you make the short list again for next year.) Enjoy, and happy shopping!"
The Big List of Holiday Awesomeness includes oldies and goodies, as well as cheap and bank breakers. Several of the items are things such as headphones, a guitar with a wireless audio adapter, Dancing Goats coffee and giant Post-It notes. For Bush’s complete list, be sure to check out Sugarland’s website.
However, perhaps one of the best gifts Bush could ever have asked for is the No. 1 spot on both country and all-genre charts for Sugarland’s latest album, “The Incredible Machine.” The first single for the album, “Suck Like Glue,” reached the Top 5.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/16/sugarland-kristian-bush-holidays/
“Every year my friends and family come asking for a wish list of things I might want for the holidays," Kristian writes. "In my heart I know that since jet packs haven't really been invented yet, and that a BMW is a bit out of reach, and that Virgin Air isn't booking space flight by this Christmas, really a gift for me is anyone's game. My default answer is: Toys. Get me a toy. How about a yo-yo or some silly putty or maybe a balsa wood glider? It always reminds me to be a kid in a world with a great deal of grown-up in it. Somehow I always end up giving toys as gifts, maybe in hopes of activating some karmic holiday spell that would attract a bucketful of plastic and wooden goodies. Toys aside, it turns out that the best gifts I've ever given are the ones that I would have considered keeping for myself. In light of that, I've compiled my first ever gift guide. Let's call it 'Kristian's Big List of 2010 Holiday Awesomeness.'”
"One big disclaimer before you read on," Kristian continued. "I have no idea who you're shopping for, or what this season's trendy Christmas must-have is, so if you're looking for a shortcut, I may not be it. But if you were to ask me what gift to give, what would make your best friend's smile the size of Texas, here are my recommendations. These are the best things I've found this year. (If you're one of my close friends and receive one of the things on this list this year, please grin along and act surprised. A 'Hey, I read about this online and really wanted one! will suffice, and help you make the short list again for next year.) Enjoy, and happy shopping!"
The Big List of Holiday Awesomeness includes oldies and goodies, as well as cheap and bank breakers. Several of the items are things such as headphones, a guitar with a wireless audio adapter, Dancing Goats coffee and giant Post-It notes. For Bush’s complete list, be sure to check out Sugarland’s website.
However, perhaps one of the best gifts Bush could ever have asked for is the No. 1 spot on both country and all-genre charts for Sugarland’s latest album, “The Incredible Machine.” The first single for the album, “Suck Like Glue,” reached the Top 5.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/16/sugarland-kristian-bush-holidays/
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Bentley Pre-Grammy bash -- Country Hound, 12/17
Dierks Bentley will be bringing his highly successful year to an end and celebrating whatever 2011 may have in store for him with a pre-Grammy concert on February 12 at Los Angeles’ Troubadour club. Bentley had a phenomenal year in 2010 with three Grammy nominations, three CMA Award nominations, as well as being honored at the ASCAP Awards as Songwriter/Artist of the Year.
Guests for the February concert, which takes place the night before the main event, will include the likes of fellow country stars, and friends, Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley, along with Dwight Yoakam and Pearl Jam.
Bentley, coming off the high of such success for his highly innovative and bluegrass influenced “Up on the Ridge” album, says he was not certain how it would be perceived. "When I went in to make this record, I really threw away all of my expectations for ... country radio airplay, just anything," Bentley said to The Boot in an interview. "I went into it with no expectations, and that's what freed me up to make the album we wanted to make. And on the backside of that, to actually be recognized, to have country radio play the song ... there are no words for it. I'm still taking it all in."
However, to his surprise, “Up on the Ridge” peaked at No. 2 on the charts and birthed two Top 40 hits. And while his many awards and unexpected success make 2010 that much more special, he will be ending his year with a joy that cannot be beaten. It was announced in the summer that Bentley and his wife, along with two-year-old daughter Evie, will be welcoming another baby girl into their family around Christmastime.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/16/dierks-bentley-concert-los-angeles-troubadour/
Guests for the February concert, which takes place the night before the main event, will include the likes of fellow country stars, and friends, Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley, along with Dwight Yoakam and Pearl Jam.
Bentley, coming off the high of such success for his highly innovative and bluegrass influenced “Up on the Ridge” album, says he was not certain how it would be perceived. "When I went in to make this record, I really threw away all of my expectations for ... country radio airplay, just anything," Bentley said to The Boot in an interview. "I went into it with no expectations, and that's what freed me up to make the album we wanted to make. And on the backside of that, to actually be recognized, to have country radio play the song ... there are no words for it. I'm still taking it all in."
However, to his surprise, “Up on the Ridge” peaked at No. 2 on the charts and birthed two Top 40 hits. And while his many awards and unexpected success make 2010 that much more special, he will be ending his year with a joy that cannot be beaten. It was announced in the summer that Bentley and his wife, along with two-year-old daughter Evie, will be welcoming another baby girl into their family around Christmastime.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/16/dierks-bentley-concert-los-angeles-troubadour/
2011 Americana Festival and Conference -- Country Hound, 12/17
The 12th Annual Americana Music Association Festival and Conference is scheduled for Ocobter 12th – 15th, 2011, in Nashville. The SUPER Early Bird registration rate is now available for AMA members at $200 and for non-members at $300.
The Americana Music Association is a trade organization composed of professionals who uphold the mission to provide a forum for the advocacy and public awareness of Americana music. They go about doing so through creative and economic means, one of which includes the annual festival and conference. This annual event features over 100 artists over the course of four days of music and education. It brings together fans, artists and professionals from across the world. The events are truly one-of-a-kind, with some of the most intelligent and innovative minds in the industry.
The 12th annual festival and conference will be at the Nashville Sheratone Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street (615-259-2000). Special rates are currently being offered for $169 per night for single or double occupancy. Registration for the event includes access to all conference activities and festival showcases, as well as one ticket of admission to the Americana Honors & Awards Show at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
For more information and updates as they are available, visit americanamusic.org.
The Americana Music Association is a trade organization composed of professionals who uphold the mission to provide a forum for the advocacy and public awareness of Americana music. They go about doing so through creative and economic means, one of which includes the annual festival and conference. This annual event features over 100 artists over the course of four days of music and education. It brings together fans, artists and professionals from across the world. The events are truly one-of-a-kind, with some of the most intelligent and innovative minds in the industry.
The 12th annual festival and conference will be at the Nashville Sheratone Downtown Hotel, 623 Union Street (615-259-2000). Special rates are currently being offered for $169 per night for single or double occupancy. Registration for the event includes access to all conference activities and festival showcases, as well as one ticket of admission to the Americana Honors & Awards Show at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
For more information and updates as they are available, visit americanamusic.org.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Taylor Underwood is a COVERGIRL -- Country Hound, 12/14
The newly 21-year-old, Taylor Swift, will now not only be known for her musical abilities, her whirlwind romances and her record breaking albums, but will also be known as a face of Cover Girl’s new makeup line, NatureLuxe. The line will be launching in January 2011, which will include a Silk Foundation and a Gloss Balm.
“I’m really excited for people to discover the new NatureLuxe line from COVERGIRL,” Swift released in a statement. “The Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm are really light and fresh, they feel amazing on my skin.”
The advertisements for Nature Luxe, which are staring Swift, of course, will begin airing in January, as well.
“Taylor’s naturally polished and beautiful look fits perfectly with the new luxury makeup line,” Vince Hudson, General Manager, COVERGIRL Cosmetics said. “We specifically designed this line for women who, just like Taylor, want high quality products that flatter her lifestyle and environment.
http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2010/12/09/behind-the-scenes-of-taylor-swifts-cover-girl-shoot/
“I’m really excited for people to discover the new NatureLuxe line from COVERGIRL,” Swift released in a statement. “The Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm are really light and fresh, they feel amazing on my skin.”
The advertisements for Nature Luxe, which are staring Swift, of course, will begin airing in January, as well.
“Taylor’s naturally polished and beautiful look fits perfectly with the new luxury makeup line,” Vince Hudson, General Manager, COVERGIRL Cosmetics said. “We specifically designed this line for women who, just like Taylor, want high quality products that flatter her lifestyle and environment.
http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2010/12/09/behind-the-scenes-of-taylor-swifts-cover-girl-shoot/
Carrie Underwood Best Brial Body-- Country Hound, 12/14
Fitness magazine recently ranked several celebrities in different categories for their “Best Celeb Bodies of 2010.” It comes to no surprise that newlywed Carrie Underwood has claimed the spot as “Best Bridal Body,” by the magazine.
Underwood has been recognized for her rockin’ body for years, however. PETA named Underwood “Sexiest Vegetarian” in 2005 and 2007, and she was honored by People magazine earlier this year on their list of “50 Hottest Bodies.” The 2011 Gramy nominee says there is no secret to keeping her body in shape, other than that of a healthy lifestyle, with emphasis in weightlifting and fruits and vegetables.
"If I can wake up and I go get a good cardio session in," Underwood said to WebMD magazine, "a class at a gym nearby, or me on the treadmill, I'm happier throughout the day."
The Play On tour will be coming to an end in the next week for the 27-year-old American Idol. After which, she intends to spend time with her new hockey player husband, Mike Fisher, and then begin on her new album.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/13/carrie-underwood-fitness-magazine-best-bridal-body/
Underwood has been recognized for her rockin’ body for years, however. PETA named Underwood “Sexiest Vegetarian” in 2005 and 2007, and she was honored by People magazine earlier this year on their list of “50 Hottest Bodies.” The 2011 Gramy nominee says there is no secret to keeping her body in shape, other than that of a healthy lifestyle, with emphasis in weightlifting and fruits and vegetables.
"If I can wake up and I go get a good cardio session in," Underwood said to WebMD magazine, "a class at a gym nearby, or me on the treadmill, I'm happier throughout the day."
The Play On tour will be coming to an end in the next week for the 27-year-old American Idol. After which, she intends to spend time with her new hockey player husband, Mike Fisher, and then begin on her new album.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/13/carrie-underwood-fitness-magazine-best-bridal-body/
Friday, December 10, 2010
Willie Nelson Grammy Hall of Fame -- Country Hound, 12/10
Willie Nelson has been making news headlines for years, several of those for the prestigious Grammy Awards he has won – seven, to be exact. Now, Nelson is adding another notch to that belt, with one of his songs landing a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Nelson’s hit “On the Road Again,” will be one of the 30 classics to be forever remembered in the hall of fame early next year. Other songs to be honored are “Lovesick Blues” by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys, “Cats in the Cradle” by Charry Chapin, “Purple Rain” by Prince, “I’ll Be there” by the Jackson 5 and many more.
"These musical treasures have brought us timeless recordings, and each of them deserves to be memorialized," Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, said. "These recordings are living evidence that music remains an indelible part of our culture."
Almost 900 songs have been inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame since 1973 when it first began. For Nelson, however, this will be his fourth. His other recordings that have previously been honored include “Aways On My Mind, “Red-Headed Stranger,” as well as “Wanted! The Outlaw’s,” which was recorded with Tompall Glaser, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
However, Nelson hasn’t been having all the luck lately. The 77-year-old rocker was arrested in November and charged with a misdemeanor for marijuana possession. Nelson is still busy touring, however, wil shows in Mississippi in Oklahoma over the next few days.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/08/willie-nelsons-on-the-road-again-grammy-hall-of-fame/
Nelson’s hit “On the Road Again,” will be one of the 30 classics to be forever remembered in the hall of fame early next year. Other songs to be honored are “Lovesick Blues” by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys, “Cats in the Cradle” by Charry Chapin, “Purple Rain” by Prince, “I’ll Be there” by the Jackson 5 and many more.
"These musical treasures have brought us timeless recordings, and each of them deserves to be memorialized," Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, said. "These recordings are living evidence that music remains an indelible part of our culture."
Almost 900 songs have been inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame since 1973 when it first began. For Nelson, however, this will be his fourth. His other recordings that have previously been honored include “Aways On My Mind, “Red-Headed Stranger,” as well as “Wanted! The Outlaw’s,” which was recorded with Tompall Glaser, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
However, Nelson hasn’t been having all the luck lately. The 77-year-old rocker was arrested in November and charged with a misdemeanor for marijuana possession. Nelson is still busy touring, however, wil shows in Mississippi in Oklahoma over the next few days.
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/08/willie-nelsons-on-the-road-again-grammy-hall-of-fame/
Loretta Lynn is a Rose -- Country Hound, 12/10
It goes without being said that Loretta Lynn is a country music legend, but now she has had yet another honor, for a rose by any other name would not smell as sweet. On November 9th Sony Music Nashville presented Lynn with her very own rose to celebrate the release of the multi-artist tribute album “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn.” The rose was named after Lynn’s award-winning album “Van Lear Rose.” The first “Loretta Lynn Van Lear” rose plant will be delivered to Lynn’s ranch in spring 2011, with more being made available for purchase thereafter.
“Roses have always been so special to me – I’ve loved them since I was a girl,” Loretta said. “So to have a rose named after one of my albums . . . well, I’m not sure I quite have the words for that! I’m just very, very honored. I can’t wait to have those Van Lear roses blooming in my yard!”
The rose was developed by Brad Jalbert of Select Roses. The “Loretta Lynn Van Lear” is a floribunda, which is an ever-blooming hybrid known for its deep, rich color. The scent of the bloom is described most often as rich apricot, with the buds opening to a “cottage” style flower. The plant, which grows to approximately two feet, is considered ideal for most gardens or large containers, given that it is bushy and dense.
“This is one of those roses that has turned out to be a crowd favorite at the nursery!” Jalbert said. “It is a very charming rose that all our customers have noticed when the test plants were on display.”
And for those who are anxiously awaiting their very own Loretta Lynn rose, try not to get too antsy too soon. “We are just now building up stock of this rose, and will have a few plants available spring 2010 for our local customers here in British Columbia, with more being available in coming years,” said Jalbert. “However, there will be a Canadian company, who ships to the US, who will have plants for mail order by the fall of 2011.”
“Roses have always been so special to me – I’ve loved them since I was a girl,” Loretta said. “So to have a rose named after one of my albums . . . well, I’m not sure I quite have the words for that! I’m just very, very honored. I can’t wait to have those Van Lear roses blooming in my yard!”
The rose was developed by Brad Jalbert of Select Roses. The “Loretta Lynn Van Lear” is a floribunda, which is an ever-blooming hybrid known for its deep, rich color. The scent of the bloom is described most often as rich apricot, with the buds opening to a “cottage” style flower. The plant, which grows to approximately two feet, is considered ideal for most gardens or large containers, given that it is bushy and dense.
“This is one of those roses that has turned out to be a crowd favorite at the nursery!” Jalbert said. “It is a very charming rose that all our customers have noticed when the test plants were on display.”
And for those who are anxiously awaiting their very own Loretta Lynn rose, try not to get too antsy too soon. “We are just now building up stock of this rose, and will have a few plants available spring 2010 for our local customers here in British Columbia, with more being available in coming years,” said Jalbert. “However, there will be a Canadian company, who ships to the US, who will have plants for mail order by the fall of 2011.”
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
First-Ever American Country Awards Re-cap -- Country Hound, 12/7
The first-ever American Country Awards show aired live last night from Las Vegas. The newly born awards show was given the motto, “boasting more music per minute than any other awards show,” by host-of-the-night Trace Adkins, and it couldn’t have been more true. The two-hour ceremony resembled more of a two-hour country concert. Only half of the award categories were given out on-air, and acceptance speeches only seconds long (after the winner performed, of course).
Another aspect of the ACA awards that makes them a bit unique is the entirely fan-voted categories, which determined the winners of the awards. Oh, and the fact that the ‘awards’ were custom-made Fender guitars. The artists who took home the most guitars of the night were Lady Antebellum, with four wins, and Carrie Underwood with six. Underwood was able to claim the top prize for the night, Artist of the Year.
"Thank God for giving these artists the biggest love for the best music in the world, country music," Underwood said. "We have had the most amazing year out on the road. For anyone who came out to see us, you guys are awesome ...God bless, thanks so much guys!"
The star-studded show also included performances by Blake Shelton (‘Kiss My Country Ass’), Rascal Flatts (medley of ‘These Days,’ ‘Bless the Broken Road,’ ‘What Hurst the Most,’ ‘Fast Cars and Freedom,’ ‘Life Is a Highway’), The Band Perry (‘If I Die Young’), Toby Keith (‘Bullets in the Gun’), Reba (‘Turn On the Radio’) and many, many more.
A full list of nominees and winners at the first-ever 2010 American Country Awards is as follows:
Artist of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
*Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
Artist of the Year: Female
Jewel
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Artist of the Year: Duo or Group
*Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
*Easton Corbin
Danny Gokey
Jaron and The Long Road To Love
Jerrod Niemann
The Band Perry
Album of the Year
'Doin' My Thing,' Luke Bryan
'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Revolution,' Miranda Lambert
'Haywire,' Josh Turner
*'Play On,' Carrie Underwood
Single of the Year
'Do I,' Luke Bryan
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Gimme That Girl,' Joe Nichols
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
Single of the Year: Male
'Do I,' Luke Bryan
'Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'That's How Country Boys Roll,' Billy Currington
'Gimme That Girl,' Joe Nichols
*'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
Single of the Year: Female
'White Liar,' Miranda Lambert
'Wrong Baby Wrong,' Martina McBride
'Consider Me Gone,' Reba McEntire
'Didn't Know How Much I Loved You,' Kellie Pickler
*'Cowboy Casanova,' Carrie Underwood
Single of the Year: Duo or Group
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Little White Church,' Little Big Town
'Unstoppable,' Rascal Flatts
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Toes,' Zac Brown Band
Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
*'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Pray for You,' Jaron and The Long Road To Love
'Lover, Lover,' Jerrod Niemann
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Beer on the Table,' Josh Thompson
Touring Headline Package of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Toby Keith
Martina McBride and Trace Adkins
Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait and Reba McEntire
Sugarland
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Music Video of the Year
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
*'Hillbilly Bone,' Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
'The Man I Want to Be,' Chris Young
Music Video: Male
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Southern Voice,' Tim McGraw
*'Hillbilly Bone,' Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
'The Man I Want To Be,' Chris Young
Music Video: Female
'White Liar,' Miranda Lambert
'Consider Me Gone,' Reba McEntire
'Didn't Know How Much I Loved You,' Kellie Pickler
*'Cowboy Casanova,' Carrie Underwood
'Work Hard, Play Harder,' Gretchen Wilson
Music Video: Duo or Group
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Little White Church,' Little Big Town
'Unstoppable,' Rascal Flatts
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Highway 20 Ride,' Zac Brown Band
Music Video: Breakthrough Artist
'Giddy on Up,' Laura Bell Bundy
*'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Lover, Lover,' Jerrod Niemann
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'If I Die Young,' The Band Perry
*Decade Award: Rascal Flatts
*Video Visionary Award: Toby Keith
*Greatest Hits Award: Alan Jackson
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/06/american-country-awards-winners/
Another aspect of the ACA awards that makes them a bit unique is the entirely fan-voted categories, which determined the winners of the awards. Oh, and the fact that the ‘awards’ were custom-made Fender guitars. The artists who took home the most guitars of the night were Lady Antebellum, with four wins, and Carrie Underwood with six. Underwood was able to claim the top prize for the night, Artist of the Year.
"Thank God for giving these artists the biggest love for the best music in the world, country music," Underwood said. "We have had the most amazing year out on the road. For anyone who came out to see us, you guys are awesome ...God bless, thanks so much guys!"
The star-studded show also included performances by Blake Shelton (‘Kiss My Country Ass’), Rascal Flatts (medley of ‘These Days,’ ‘Bless the Broken Road,’ ‘What Hurst the Most,’ ‘Fast Cars and Freedom,’ ‘Life Is a Highway’), The Band Perry (‘If I Die Young’), Toby Keith (‘Bullets in the Gun’), Reba (‘Turn On the Radio’) and many, many more.
A full list of nominees and winners at the first-ever 2010 American Country Awards is as follows:
Artist of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
*Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
Artist of the Year: Female
Jewel
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Artist of the Year: Duo or Group
*Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
*Easton Corbin
Danny Gokey
Jaron and The Long Road To Love
Jerrod Niemann
The Band Perry
Album of the Year
'Doin' My Thing,' Luke Bryan
'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Revolution,' Miranda Lambert
'Haywire,' Josh Turner
*'Play On,' Carrie Underwood
Single of the Year
'Do I,' Luke Bryan
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Gimme That Girl,' Joe Nichols
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
Single of the Year: Male
'Do I,' Luke Bryan
'Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'That's How Country Boys Roll,' Billy Currington
'Gimme That Girl,' Joe Nichols
*'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
Single of the Year: Female
'White Liar,' Miranda Lambert
'Wrong Baby Wrong,' Martina McBride
'Consider Me Gone,' Reba McEntire
'Didn't Know How Much I Loved You,' Kellie Pickler
*'Cowboy Casanova,' Carrie Underwood
Single of the Year: Duo or Group
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Little White Church,' Little Big Town
'Unstoppable,' Rascal Flatts
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Toes,' Zac Brown Band
Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
*'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Pray for You,' Jaron and The Long Road To Love
'Lover, Lover,' Jerrod Niemann
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Beer on the Table,' Josh Thompson
Touring Headline Package of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Toby Keith
Martina McBride and Trace Adkins
Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait and Reba McEntire
Sugarland
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Music Video of the Year
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
*'Hillbilly Bone,' Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
'The Man I Want to Be,' Chris Young
Music Video: Male
'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Southern Voice,' Tim McGraw
*'Hillbilly Bone,' Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins
'Why Don't We Just Dance,' Josh Turner
'The Man I Want To Be,' Chris Young
Music Video: Female
'White Liar,' Miranda Lambert
'Consider Me Gone,' Reba McEntire
'Didn't Know How Much I Loved You,' Kellie Pickler
*'Cowboy Casanova,' Carrie Underwood
'Work Hard, Play Harder,' Gretchen Wilson
Music Video: Duo or Group
*'Need You Now,' Lady Antebellum
'Little White Church,' Little Big Town
'Unstoppable,' Rascal Flatts
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'Highway 20 Ride,' Zac Brown Band
Music Video: Breakthrough Artist
'Giddy on Up,' Laura Bell Bundy
*'A Little More Country Than That,' Easton Corbin
'Lover, Lover,' Jerrod Niemann
'Keep on Lovin' You,' Steel Magnolia
'If I Die Young,' The Band Perry
*Decade Award: Rascal Flatts
*Video Visionary Award: Toby Keith
*Greatest Hits Award: Alan Jackson
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/06/american-country-awards-winners/
Monday, December 6, 2010
Underwood IS NOT pregnant -- Country Hound, 12/7
As we all know, country music sweet heart Carrie Underwood is now – finally – married to her Canadian hockey prince, Mike Fischer. But just because Fischer “put a ring on it,” doesn’t mean the two will be going from wedding preparation to baby preparation any time soon.
"As soon as you get married that happens," Carrie said in an interview with a Detroit radio station, WYCD. "We did the CMT Artists of the Year special, and they had all these celebrity chefs come in from the Food Network ... The food was great, but after the chefs were done they all sat back and had a few. Afterwards I got to meet them, and a guy was bombed. He said, 'So did you just have a baby?' I said, 'You do not ever ask a woman if she just had a baby. Do I look like I just had a baby?' ... He got in trouble, and I took his drink away."
Even though Underwood is on the final leg of her nine-month Play On tour this month, that doesn’t exclude baby-thoughts, either. "I know it's possible to be a great mother and to be on the road,” Underwood said. “You don't have to sacrifice that much. I see people like Martina McBride do it, and Faith Hill do it. I know it's a possibility. I just maybe need to sit down with them and say, 'How DO you do it?'"
Currently, when the two honeymooners aren’t spending time traveling, most of their down time is spent in Canada. However, they do have plans of relocating – especially when children come in to the picture. “We both love Nashville,” Underwood said, who was born and raised in Oklahoma. "I envision myself living there long after I have kids and long after I'm done singing and all that stuff, just because it's a great place to live ... You can work, you can write, you can record, you can shoot videos and all that stuff, but you can also find land and spread out a bit."
The next thing on Underwood’s agenda, when the final curtain closes on her tour and the holidays pass, is to begin her next album. And while this album is sure to be 100% country, there may be changes for that in the future, as well. "I'd love someday to do a whole album of hymns, because in church it was all about the hymns," Underwood said. “Including the hymn 'How Great Thou Art' in every show, she says her fondness for the song goes back to her childhood. "You'd sing the same thing every Sunday, and it felt like church, so I'm glad I get to do that one every night."
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/06/carrie-underwood-pregnant/
"As soon as you get married that happens," Carrie said in an interview with a Detroit radio station, WYCD. "We did the CMT Artists of the Year special, and they had all these celebrity chefs come in from the Food Network ... The food was great, but after the chefs were done they all sat back and had a few. Afterwards I got to meet them, and a guy was bombed. He said, 'So did you just have a baby?' I said, 'You do not ever ask a woman if she just had a baby. Do I look like I just had a baby?' ... He got in trouble, and I took his drink away."
Even though Underwood is on the final leg of her nine-month Play On tour this month, that doesn’t exclude baby-thoughts, either. "I know it's possible to be a great mother and to be on the road,” Underwood said. “You don't have to sacrifice that much. I see people like Martina McBride do it, and Faith Hill do it. I know it's a possibility. I just maybe need to sit down with them and say, 'How DO you do it?'"
Currently, when the two honeymooners aren’t spending time traveling, most of their down time is spent in Canada. However, they do have plans of relocating – especially when children come in to the picture. “We both love Nashville,” Underwood said, who was born and raised in Oklahoma. "I envision myself living there long after I have kids and long after I'm done singing and all that stuff, just because it's a great place to live ... You can work, you can write, you can record, you can shoot videos and all that stuff, but you can also find land and spread out a bit."
The next thing on Underwood’s agenda, when the final curtain closes on her tour and the holidays pass, is to begin her next album. And while this album is sure to be 100% country, there may be changes for that in the future, as well. "I'd love someday to do a whole album of hymns, because in church it was all about the hymns," Underwood said. “Including the hymn 'How Great Thou Art' in every show, she says her fondness for the song goes back to her childhood. "You'd sing the same thing every Sunday, and it felt like church, so I'm glad I get to do that one every night."
Source: http://www.theboot.com/2010/12/06/carrie-underwood-pregnant/
Friday, December 3, 2010
Martina McBride to sing at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony -- Country Hound, 12/3
On Friday, Dec. 3, NASCAR and country music fans will be able to enjoy the sounds of Martina McBride at the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Wynn Las Vegas. It was announced Dec. 2 that the multi-platinum and award-winning artist is invited to sing “America The Beautiful” for the teams and drivers for NASCAR. Others included in the roster for the night are Colbie Caillat, host Frank Caliendo, and a special performance by Cirque de Soleil’s “Viva ELVIS.” The entire spectacle will also be broadcast live for all to enjoy on SPEED at 9 p.m. ET.
“I’m looking forward to singing for the NASCAR drivers and teams at this year’s awards ceremony,” McBride said. “NASCAR and country music go hand-in-hand and have one very important thing in common – the fans. They are the most loyal of any I’ve ever known and it’s always a thrill to perform live for such an enthusiastic and supportive audience.”
The 2010 NASCAR Spring Cup Series Awards Ceremony is a part of a week-long postseason event, NASCAR Champion’s Week, that is intended to bring fan-friendly celebration and activities to Las Vegas. For more information on the 2010 NASCAR Spring Cup Series Awards Ceremony and NASCAR’s Champions Week, visit nascar.com/championsweek.
“I’m looking forward to singing for the NASCAR drivers and teams at this year’s awards ceremony,” McBride said. “NASCAR and country music go hand-in-hand and have one very important thing in common – the fans. They are the most loyal of any I’ve ever known and it’s always a thrill to perform live for such an enthusiastic and supportive audience.”
The 2010 NASCAR Spring Cup Series Awards Ceremony is a part of a week-long postseason event, NASCAR Champion’s Week, that is intended to bring fan-friendly celebration and activities to Las Vegas. For more information on the 2010 NASCAR Spring Cup Series Awards Ceremony and NASCAR’s Champions Week, visit nascar.com/championsweek.
Line-Up announced for The 2011 CRS New Faces of Country Music Show-- Country Hound, 12/3
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. recently announced the performers for the CRS 2011 New Faces of Country Music Show, which will be held at the Nashville Convention Center on Friday, March 4, 2011. The roster announced for this show is The Band Perry (Republic Nashville), Josh Thompson (Columbia Nashville), Easton Corbin (Mercury Nashville), Lee Brice (Curb Records), Jerrod Niemann (Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville) and The Band Perry (Republic Nashville).
The CRS New Faces of Country Music Show is co-sponsored by the CMA and Muscular Dystrophy Association. The show is one part of a three-day Country Radio Seminar, which is designed to inform and advance the exchange of ideas within the industry.
“Our New Faces show is always one of the highlights of Country Radio Seminar because attendees get a chance to see some of Country radio’s brightest up-and-coming stars,” CRB President Mike Culotta said. “The CRB board chose to include more of the Country radio industry in the voting process this year, which we feel gives us a better understanding of what Country radio listeners out there are really responding to in terms of the newer acts. Congratulations to all of this year’s New Faces performers. I know it’s going to be a terrific show!”
The CRB-Country Aircheck Awards are presented during the New Faces of Country Music Show, as well. The awards debuted ar the CRS 2010, and they are intended to recognize those who have displayed extraordinary efforts in the Country radio and music industries within the past year. In total, 28 awards are presented throughout the New Faces show. To nominate a deserving individual for an award, the first round of nominations are currently open through Dec. 10 at CRBawards.com.
The Regular Registration rate for CRS 2011, $499, available at CRB.org.
The CRS New Faces of Country Music Show is co-sponsored by the CMA and Muscular Dystrophy Association. The show is one part of a three-day Country Radio Seminar, which is designed to inform and advance the exchange of ideas within the industry.
“Our New Faces show is always one of the highlights of Country Radio Seminar because attendees get a chance to see some of Country radio’s brightest up-and-coming stars,” CRB President Mike Culotta said. “The CRB board chose to include more of the Country radio industry in the voting process this year, which we feel gives us a better understanding of what Country radio listeners out there are really responding to in terms of the newer acts. Congratulations to all of this year’s New Faces performers. I know it’s going to be a terrific show!”
The CRB-Country Aircheck Awards are presented during the New Faces of Country Music Show, as well. The awards debuted ar the CRS 2010, and they are intended to recognize those who have displayed extraordinary efforts in the Country radio and music industries within the past year. In total, 28 awards are presented throughout the New Faces show. To nominate a deserving individual for an award, the first round of nominations are currently open through Dec. 10 at CRBawards.com.
The Regular Registration rate for CRS 2011, $499, available at CRB.org.
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