Jessica Simpson has revealed that she and fiance Eric Johnson have set a date for their wedding.
"I'm still trying to figure out what to wear! I don't know if I want the big boom, or the curvy thing, but it will be something beautiful," Usmagazine.com quoted the actress as saying.
"I kind of have a couple ideas in my head, and I have a date; I'm really excited!" Jessica said.
Simpson, who got engaged to former NFL player Johnson in November, said she isn't worried about slimming down before the big day.
"I just have to work out on my own. There is no regimen I need to follow. There's no diet I need to follow. I just need to do some things for myself and that's it. And that will make me feel the happiest," the singer said.
"No exercise is fun! I am going to dance around my bedroom and hopefully lose some weight-and lift some weights and do what I can!" she added.
ronnie dunn cd out in june
Ronnie Dunn is making a name for himself as a solo artist on country radio with his first single "Bleed Reed," and he's now revealing the artwork and track listing for his debut album.
The self-titled project is set to be released 7 June 2011. Dunn’s music video for “Bleed Red” is now out.
You can pre-order Dunn’s upcoming album online at Amazon.com. The complete album track listing is below:
1. Singer in a Cowboy Band
(Ronnie Dunn/Craig Wiseman)
2. I Don’t Dance
(Ronnie Dunn/David Lee Murphy/Craig Wiseman)
3. Your Kind of Love
(Maile Misajon/Jeremy Stover)
4. How Far to Waco
(Ronnie Dunn/Terry McBride)
5. Once
(Jamie Floyd/Philip LaRue/Peter Sallis)
6. Cost of Livin’
(Phillip Coleman/Ronnie Dunn)
7. Bleed Red
(Andrew Dorff/Tommy Lee James)
8. Last Love I'm Tryin’
(Ronnie Dunn)
9. Let the Cowboy Rock
(Ronnie Dunn/Dallas Davidson)
10. I Can’t Help Myself
(Ronnie Dunn/Terry McBride)
11. I Just Get Lonely
(Ronnie Dunn)
12. Love Owes Me One
(Ronnie Dunn/Terry McBride/Bobby Pinson)
is hunter hayes the next big thing?
Will Hunter Hayes be the next big thing? The 19-year-old won CMT's Next Big Thing TV show contest.
CMT will air the premiere of Hunter's new video, Storm Warning. The song, written by Hunter, Gordie Sampson and busbee, is the debut single from his forthcoming album set for release later this year. The single is available now at all digital retailers. Hunter wrote or co-wrote every song on the album, played every instrument and co-produced with Dann Huff.
Hayes will join Taylor Swift for select dates on her Speak Now World Tour 2011 beginning July 28.
Hayes, the Louisiana raised multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, mandolin and keyyboard), performed Jambalaya with Hank Williams Jr. in front of 265,000 people at the age of 4 (now tracking more than 15 million YouTube views), has played with Johnny and June Cash and Charlie Daniels and has co-written songs recorded by Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry.
CMT will air the premiere of Hunter's new video, Storm Warning. The song, written by Hunter, Gordie Sampson and busbee, is the debut single from his forthcoming album set for release later this year. The single is available now at all digital retailers. Hunter wrote or co-wrote every song on the album, played every instrument and co-produced with Dann Huff.
Hayes will join Taylor Swift for select dates on her Speak Now World Tour 2011 beginning July 28.
Hayes, the Louisiana raised multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, mandolin and keyyboard), performed Jambalaya with Hank Williams Jr. in front of 265,000 people at the age of 4 (now tracking more than 15 million YouTube views), has played with Johnny and June Cash and Charlie Daniels and has co-written songs recorded by Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry.
jennette mcCurdy raises money for St. Jude
Jennette McCurdy, the iCarly actress who is embarking on a country career, raised $139,643 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on a nationwide mall tour. McCurdy, who exceeded her goal of raising $100,000 for the charity, wrapped the tour on 14 April 2011. "What a great few weeks this has been, being able to play for so many great fans that came out to the shows," she said. "What made it even better was the opportunity to partner with St. Jude and not only bring awareness to their life-changing facility but also raise money to help the patients that come through their doors. I'm proud and honored to be associated with St. Jude and their amazing cause!" Her debut country album is expected in the fall.
george strait buys golf resort
Country superstar George Strait is taking a swing at another passion besides music.
Strait and partner Tom Cusick have purchased the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center in Boerne, about 25 miles northwest of San Antonio.
Strait and Cusick, who lives in the Texas Hill Country community, finalized the deal 1April 2011. Terms were not released when the purchase was announced.
The seller was Textron Financial Corp., which last June bought the resort for $4.5 million during a foreclosure auction.
Strait, who's an avid golfer, says he's lived near Boerne and played the resort's courses, always believing the complex "could be a real jewel."
The resort, founded in 1981, has three nine-hole courses and more than 100 hotel rooms.
Strait and partner Tom Cusick have purchased the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center in Boerne, about 25 miles northwest of San Antonio.
Strait and Cusick, who lives in the Texas Hill Country community, finalized the deal 1April 2011. Terms were not released when the purchase was announced.
The seller was Textron Financial Corp., which last June bought the resort for $4.5 million during a foreclosure auction.
Strait, who's an avid golfer, says he's lived near Boerne and played the resort's courses, always believing the complex "could be a real jewel."
The resort, founded in 1981, has three nine-hole courses and more than 100 hotel rooms.
the band perry fundraiser concert
On 2 June 2011, the New York based non-profit organization The VH1 Save the Music Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser concert in Nashville, featuring The Band Perry at the Hard Rock Café. Tickets to the Songwriters Music Series are $100.
The VH1 Save the Music Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to restoring musical instruments and educational programs in public schools throughout the United States. They are also dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of music as a part of each child’s complete education.
rascal flatts former managers file lawsuit
Rascal Flatts is being sued by former managers.
All Access reported that Turner Nichols sued the group seeking continued commission on income from deals negotiated while Turner Nichols represented the band.
Rascal Flatts said in a statement, "We are disappointed they have chosen to file, as we had hoped to address these issues privately. However, we hope that this can be resolved amicably."
The suit was filed in Davidson County, Tenn. Chancery Court.
Turner Nichols sought 15 percent "of the defendants' gross entertainment income, excluding publishing, attributable to the efforts of Plaintiff and/or pursuant to agreements entered into during the term of the management agreement ...." Rascal Flatts had a touring agreement negotiated in 2009 that continues into 2013. Turner Nichols wants commission on the band's recent ABC-TV special, DVD sales and on proceeds from recording agreements and tour sponsorships.
All Access reported that Turner Nichols sued the group seeking continued commission on income from deals negotiated while Turner Nichols represented the band.
Rascal Flatts said in a statement, "We are disappointed they have chosen to file, as we had hoped to address these issues privately. However, we hope that this can be resolved amicably."
The suit was filed in Davidson County, Tenn. Chancery Court.
Turner Nichols sought 15 percent "of the defendants' gross entertainment income, excluding publishing, attributable to the efforts of Plaintiff and/or pursuant to agreements entered into during the term of the management agreement ...." Rascal Flatts had a touring agreement negotiated in 2009 that continues into 2013. Turner Nichols wants commission on the band's recent ABC-TV special, DVD sales and on proceeds from recording agreements and tour sponsorships.
chely wright engaged
Chely Wright, who recently announced her engagement to Lauren Blitzer, says the pair's marriage on 20 Aug. 2011 in Connecticut will be an interfaith event. “I'm Christian and Lauren's Jewish, so it will be fun to bring our two families together," Chely says after the debut of the documentary Wish Me Away at the Nashville Film Festival on 15 April 2011.
"It will be a really unique wedding. We're both wearing white wedding dresses,” Chely says in an exclusive interview. Fiancée Lauren agrees. “They are traditional wedding dresses," she says. "Hopefully we'll have daughters that will want to wear them someday, with their girlfriends—or boyfriends!”
The documentary focuses on Chely's decision to reveal her homosexuality a year ago in an autobiography after keeping it under wraps for much of her career. “I think it's a universal story about having the courage to stand up and say, 'This is who I am,'” Chely says.
The documentary chronicles Chely's rise from small-town girl to country star. The film includes commentary from notable country industry personalities, including former MCA Nashville executive Tony Brown and Rodney Crowell, who produced Chely's recent album, Lifted Off the Ground.
Shortly after announcing her homosexuality, Chely met Lauren, a gay rights advocate. “I admired her immediately," says Chely. "Aside from being drop-dead gorgeous, she's incredibly smart and funny. You hear about love at first sight and I just felt lightning bolts when we had our first real conversation. I knew within two months that I would marry her if she would have me. I was not looking for love, but then we met. She's everything I've written every love song about. I just didn't know they were about her.”
“I never thought I'd have the courage to come out, so when I watch the film, I see my courage,” Chely says of the documentary.
"It will be a really unique wedding. We're both wearing white wedding dresses,” Chely says in an exclusive interview. Fiancée Lauren agrees. “They are traditional wedding dresses," she says. "Hopefully we'll have daughters that will want to wear them someday, with their girlfriends—or boyfriends!”
The documentary focuses on Chely's decision to reveal her homosexuality a year ago in an autobiography after keeping it under wraps for much of her career. “I think it's a universal story about having the courage to stand up and say, 'This is who I am,'” Chely says.The documentary chronicles Chely's rise from small-town girl to country star. The film includes commentary from notable country industry personalities, including former MCA Nashville executive Tony Brown and Rodney Crowell, who produced Chely's recent album, Lifted Off the Ground.
Shortly after announcing her homosexuality, Chely met Lauren, a gay rights advocate. “I admired her immediately," says Chely. "Aside from being drop-dead gorgeous, she's incredibly smart and funny. You hear about love at first sight and I just felt lightning bolts when we had our first real conversation. I knew within two months that I would marry her if she would have me. I was not looking for love, but then we met. She's everything I've written every love song about. I just didn't know they were about her.”
“I never thought I'd have the courage to come out, so when I watch the film, I see my courage,” Chely says of the documentary.
trick pony members daughter hospitalized
Savannah Leigh Burns, the 18-year-old daughter of Keith Burns former Trick Pony member is fighting leukemia and is hospitalized at Atlanta's Egleston Children’s Hospital.
Savannah, a freshman at North Georgia College & State University, is in need of platelets and blood.
Savannah, a freshman at North Georgia College & State University, is in need of platelets and blood.
styx and yes co-headline tour
Two classic rock bands are hitting the road together when the PROGRESSIVE U.S. tour kicks off on the fourth of July. STYX and YES will co-headline the tour, of which the first dates have been announced. Tickets for the first round are on-sale now, with more cities to be announced.
DATE VENUE CITY
July 5 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
July 7 CMAC Performing Arts Center Canandaigua, NY
July 8 MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Mashantucket, CT
July 9 Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion Gilford, NH
July 9 Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion Gilford, NH
July 11 Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY
July 12 Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY
July 14 Verizon Wireless Amp at Encore Park Alpharetta, GA
July 15 Amphitheater at the Wharf Orange Beach, AL
July 16 The Woods at Fontanel Nashville, TN
July 18 Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO
July 19 Verizon Wireless Music Center Noblesville, IN
July 20 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI
July 22 Winstar Casino Thackerville, OK
July 23 Zoo Amphitheatre Oklahoma City, OK
July 24 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Maryland Heights, MO
July 26 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
July 28 Eagle River Pavilion Boise, ID
July 29 Chateau Ste. Michelle Woodinville, WA
July 30 Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA
August 2 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA
August 3 Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View, CA
ozzy osbourne tax debt
Singer Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon are facing a tax debt of over $1.7 million.
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a lien against the stars with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, following which they are at risk of losing one of their homes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
According to the documents obtained by TMZ.com, the couple owes $718,948 for the 2008 tax year, and $1,024,175 for 2009, for a total of $1,743,123.
The website also reports that the couple's daughter Kelly Osbourne was hit with a tax lien in March 2011 for $34,000.
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a lien against the stars with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, following which they are at risk of losing one of their homes, reports aceshowbiz.com.
According to the documents obtained by TMZ.com, the couple owes $718,948 for the 2008 tax year, and $1,024,175 for 2009, for a total of $1,743,123.
The website also reports that the couple's daughter Kelly Osbourne was hit with a tax lien in March 2011 for $34,000.
josh kelley round 2
Josh Kelley's debut country hit, Georgia Clay, isn't the 31-year-old's first go-round with Nashville. Ten years ago, while studying at Ole Miss, the Augusta, Ga., native showcased his songs for record labels in Music City. It didn't go well. "I remember being sad on the drive back," he says, "but everything happens for a reason."
The success of younger brother Charles Kelley, a member of Lady Antebellum, paved the way for a return to country, and Josh released his album, also called Georgia Clay. "I'm allowed to write stories in this genre," says Josh, who wrote Georgia Clay with Charles and producer Clint Lagerberg. "I love writing three-and-a-half-minute movies." He also co-wrote the theme song for the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly.
Kelley's 2006 album, Just Say the Word, featured the recording debut of his younger brother's band. He put Lady Antebellum's demo recording of Love Don't Live Here, the song that would become the trio's first hit, at the end of the disc as a hidden track. "I don't know how many physical copies of that album still exist, to tell you the truth," he says. "When I went independent, I realized that I could make more money releasing music on iTunes and doing a limited release myself."
Kelley met his wife, actress Katherine Heigl, when she co-starred in his Only You music video. The two married in 2007 and now spend most of their time in Utah.
Kelley currently is supporting Miranda Lambert on her The Revolution Continues tour. In August, he'll join Taylor Swift's tour for 13 dates.
big and rich tour 2011
Five years after completing their tour, multi-platinum Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson will hit the road for “Xtreme Muzik The Tour.” The tour will include special guests Cowboy Troy and Two Foot Fred. They will visit over 30 cities beginning 18 June 2011 in Springfield, Missouri.
Sharing one eight-piece band on a custom stage that includes a fully-operational bar as the centerpiece. The show will offer something different to fans – the co-headliners will rarely leave the stage. The music will not stop, as Big & Rich and Gretchen perform hit after hit and often join in on each other's songs.
“We’ve been talking about this for quite a while, and we really put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into putting together a show we feel the fans will walk away and say, ‘wow, I’ve never seen anything like that,’” said Gretchen. “You’re going to see me come out and sing on Big & Rich songs, you’re going to see John and Kenny sing on my songs, and there’s no telling where Two-Foot and Cowboy Troy will be!”
“They’ll be up at the bar,” quipped John. “You know, this crew started out with a bunch of us hanging out in little clubs playing all kinds of music,” he added. “We want to give our fans not just a great night of music but an experience they’ll talk about for a long time.”
“We’ve been friends for so long,” said Big Kenny, “writing, recording, touring and even watching our kids grow up together. John and I have both done solo projects, which were fun, but we’re ready to get out and make some Big & Rich noise! This set is custom-designed to deliver all the hits that everybody wants to hear.”
Grammy-nominated duo Big & Rich set country music on its ear when their “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” single and video hit the airwaves in 2004. Their Horse of a Different Color, Comin’ To Your City and Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace albums were met with success, and countless miles of touring followed. In 2008, the award-winning duo announced they would go on hiatus while Big Kenny recovered from a pre-existing neck injury. In the years that followed, with mutual blessings, each released solo albums.
Big Kenny followed his “Love Everybody” heart across the globe, where he worked tirelessly in the Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region, helped deliver medical supplies and entertained aid workers in Haiti following the devastating earthquake and more. He was the sole writer on Tim McGraw 's #1 hit "Last Dollar (Fly Away) ".
John went on to host three seasons of CMT’s “Gone Country” show, scored a solo hit with the hard-hitting "Shuttin’ Detroit Down," produced records for Jewel, Randy Owen, and published Jason Aldean’s smash duet with Kelly Clarkson "Don't You Wanna Stay." He is now a contender on the “Celebrity Apprentice” working for his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sharing one eight-piece band on a custom stage that includes a fully-operational bar as the centerpiece. The show will offer something different to fans – the co-headliners will rarely leave the stage. The music will not stop, as Big & Rich and Gretchen perform hit after hit and often join in on each other's songs.
“We’ve been talking about this for quite a while, and we really put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into putting together a show we feel the fans will walk away and say, ‘wow, I’ve never seen anything like that,’” said Gretchen. “You’re going to see me come out and sing on Big & Rich songs, you’re going to see John and Kenny sing on my songs, and there’s no telling where Two-Foot and Cowboy Troy will be!”
“They’ll be up at the bar,” quipped John. “You know, this crew started out with a bunch of us hanging out in little clubs playing all kinds of music,” he added. “We want to give our fans not just a great night of music but an experience they’ll talk about for a long time.”
“We’ve been friends for so long,” said Big Kenny, “writing, recording, touring and even watching our kids grow up together. John and I have both done solo projects, which were fun, but we’re ready to get out and make some Big & Rich noise! This set is custom-designed to deliver all the hits that everybody wants to hear.”
Grammy-nominated duo Big & Rich set country music on its ear when their “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)” single and video hit the airwaves in 2004. Their Horse of a Different Color, Comin’ To Your City and Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace albums were met with success, and countless miles of touring followed. In 2008, the award-winning duo announced they would go on hiatus while Big Kenny recovered from a pre-existing neck injury. In the years that followed, with mutual blessings, each released solo albums.
Big Kenny followed his “Love Everybody” heart across the globe, where he worked tirelessly in the Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region, helped deliver medical supplies and entertained aid workers in Haiti following the devastating earthquake and more. He was the sole writer on Tim McGraw 's #1 hit "Last Dollar (Fly Away) ".
John went on to host three seasons of CMT’s “Gone Country” show, scored a solo hit with the hard-hitting "Shuttin’ Detroit Down," produced records for Jewel, Randy Owen, and published Jason Aldean’s smash duet with Kelly Clarkson "Don't You Wanna Stay." He is now a contender on the “Celebrity Apprentice” working for his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
2011 acm winners list
Winners at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
Miranda Lambert
TOP MALE VOCALIST
Brad Paisley
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“The House that Built Me,” Miranda Lambert
SONG OF THE YEAR
“The House That Built Me” — artist: Miranda Lambert; composers: Tom Douglas, Allen Shamblin; publishers: Built On Rock (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Tomdouglasmusic (BMI)
TOP VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
TOP NEW ARTIST
The Band Perry
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“The House that Built Me” — Miranda Lambert, Trent Hardville (producer), Trey Fanjoy (director)
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson; produced by: Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
Miranda Lambert
TOP MALE VOCALIST
Brad Paisley
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Need You Now, Lady Antebellum
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“The House that Built Me,” Miranda Lambert
SONG OF THE YEAR
“The House That Built Me” — artist: Miranda Lambert; composers: Tom Douglas, Allen Shamblin; publishers: Built On Rock (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Tomdouglasmusic (BMI)
TOP VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
TOP NEW ARTIST
The Band Perry
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“The House that Built Me” — Miranda Lambert, Trent Hardville (producer), Trey Fanjoy (director)
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson; produced by: Zac Brown, Keith Stegall
mel mcDaniel dies
Mel McDaniel, a member of the Grand Ole Opry who was best-known for his 1981 hit "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," died 31 March 2011 at age 68 after battling cancer.Mel moved to Nashville from Oklahoma and landed jobs as a demo singer and songwriter before signing to Capitol Records in 1976.
He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1986. Some of his other hits included "Louisiana Saturday Night" and "Stand Up,".
velvet revolver singer
Duff McKagan has confirmed that Velvet Revolver have recorded songs with Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.
However, the bassist said that this doesn't make Taylor the band's official new frontman quite yet.
Rumors have been circulating for months now that the Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman will take the singing spot Scott Weiland previously held.
McKagen told Music Radar: "We recorded a bunch of songs with Corey. I think he's fucking great – he's the best voice of a new generation and I'd be proud to do anything with him."
He wouldn’t comment on whether Taylor would join the band full-time, though.
"The truth is, I can't see Velvet Revolver happening until fall," he said. "Slash is touring, I'm just starting to tour – we'll just have to see. I don't have an answer."
However, the bassist said that this doesn't make Taylor the band's official new frontman quite yet.
Rumors have been circulating for months now that the Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman will take the singing spot Scott Weiland previously held.
McKagen told Music Radar: "We recorded a bunch of songs with Corey. I think he's fucking great – he's the best voice of a new generation and I'd be proud to do anything with him."
He wouldn’t comment on whether Taylor would join the band full-time, though.
"The truth is, I can't see Velvet Revolver happening until fall," he said. "Slash is touring, I'm just starting to tour – we'll just have to see. I don't have an answer."
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