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Daily Roundup: Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina + More
No matter what happens tonight, Blake Shelton is going to leave the live broadcast of ‘The Voice’ in a grumpy mood. Find out why — as well as what sort of celebration Lauren Alaina was a part of during a recent show — in the first two stories of today’s Daily Roundup.
Sugarland Never Resisted Delaying Indiana State Fair Concert, Jennifer Nettles Says
While it’s possible that Sugarland‘s tour manager resisted delaying the start of the tragic Indiana State Fair show on the band’s behalf last August, the conversation was never relayed to Jennifer Nettles. That’s the crux of a partial transcript of Nettles’s deposition obtained by the Indianapolis Star.
George Strait, ‘Drinkin’ Man’ – Song Review
When you’ve been around for over 30 years and put almost 60 songs on top of the Billboard charts, it’s probably difficult to surprise people, right? Actually, if you’ve made it that far it’s because you’ve turned surprises into a career. George Strait‘s new song ‘Drinkin’ Man’ is a gut-punch one dials up again and again.
Blake Shelton Says Goodbye to Rocker Jordis Unga on ‘The Voice’
All four members of Team Blake were singing for their future on the show Monday night, after it was announced that one of the four would be sent home immediately after the night’s final performance. RaeLynn, Jordis Unga, Erin Willett and Jermaine Paul made Blake Shelton‘s decision very, very difficult.
Blake Shelton Performs the Eagles’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ With His ‘The Voice’ Team
Throughout the second season of ‘The Voice,’ Blake Shelton wondered why contestants from other teams needed exotic production behind performances of powerful or vulnerable songs. “What does (fill in the blank) have to do with (blank),” he asked on a number of occasions. So it was no surprise that when it was time for him to take the stage with the four remaining Team Blake members, it was all abou
Carrie Underwood vs. Eric Church – The Showdown
Blake Shelton made a late charge, but his song ‘Drink on It’ fell a few votes short during last week’s Showdown. ‘Good Girl’ by Carrie Underwood is now a three-time winner, meaning she needs just one more win to have the song retired into the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame.
Daily Roundup: Mindy McCready, Sugarland + More
A report on the stage rigging that collapsed before Sugarland‘s show at the Indiana State Fair and the duo’s response to suggestions that they’ve purposely delayed the start of legal proceedings are among the top stories in today’s Daily Roundup. But Mindy McCready‘s happy news is the lead story.
‘American Idol’ Singers – Then and Now
Country music has been a happy home for a number of ‘American Idol’ contestants, including two winners — three if you count Kelly Clarkson, who just recently decided to try her luck in the genre. Since their time on the show, the singers have grown up considerably. Even Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina — who are just one year removed from the FOX reality series — look different than they did when
Dolly Parton Reveals What a Woman Who Has Done Everything Plans to Do Next
Dolly Parton could write a book on adapting to the times… and maybe she will. The country legend has been a mainstay for over 50 years. She’s done movies, television, theater, pop music, amusement parks, children’s books and — well, how much time do you have? Just this month, Parton released ‘An Evening With … Dolly‘ on DVD and CD through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.
Review of Sugarland Stage at Indiana State Fair Finds Rigging Wasn’t Up to Code
The stage that collapsed moments before Sugarland was due to begin their performance at the Indiana State Fair last year wasn’t strong enough to withstand a 68 MPH gust of wind, as required by code. A 59 MPH gust of wind toppled the light and sound rigging on the night of August 13, but parts of the support system began giving way earlier in the evening.
Daily Roundup: Keith Urban, Jason Aldean + More
Keith Urban has to be on cloud nine today as he was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry last night. Find out who was on hand to welcome him into the legendary club, and how it all went down in today’s Daily Roundup. Also find out what Jason Aldean song inspired a cute engagement, and what country star Justin Bieber is working with.
Keith Urban, ‘For You’ – Song Review
The release of ‘For You’ as Keith Urban‘s new single seems loaded with trepidation. Typically (but certainly not always) an artist will release a single, make a video and then perform it at an awards show. With ‘For You’ the order was jumbled, perhaps indicating that Urban’s team wasn’t sure how the song would be received by fans and radio.