Nashville artists and songwriters, including Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker, will stage a benefit concert at the Ryman Auditorium on September 16th to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
The benefit was organized and will be hosted by Patrick Davis, a songwriter who oversees the annual Songwriters in Paradise concert in Hope Town on the Abaco Islands — the area of the Bahamas that was most damaged by the recent storm. Dubbed “Sip Hope 4 Hope Town,” the concert will also feature performances by Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson,...
The benefit was organized and will be hosted by Patrick Davis, a songwriter who oversees the annual Songwriters in Paradise concert in Hope Town on the Abaco Islands — the area of the Bahamas that was most damaged by the recent storm. Dubbed “Sip Hope 4 Hope Town,” the concert will also feature performances by Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Five years ago, country singer Randy Houser was on a blissful commercial hot streak. His How Country Feels album spawned four consecutive radio hits; the title track, which came on like 1997 Shania Twain with chugging guitars and titanic drums, was a strong entry in country’s long tradition of songs that emphatically assert their own country-ness.
Radio has largely abandoned Houser since then, which is unfortunate, but maybe that’s freed him up — his music is even better. In 2013, when aggressive genre hybrids ruled country, the singer had to roar...
Radio has largely abandoned Houser since then, which is unfortunate, but maybe that’s freed him up — his music is even better. In 2013, when aggressive genre hybrids ruled country, the singer had to roar...
- 1/11/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Randy Houser has announced plans to release his new album Magnolia this fall, and with the news comes another song from the singer-songwriter, the thoughtful ballad “No Stone Unturned.”
The 12-track album, which was produced by Keith Gattis and recorded at his studio in East Nashville, derives its title from the nickname of Houser’s home state, Mississippi. Houser, who began his career penning hits like Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” co-wrote all the songs on Magnolia, with “No Stone Unturned” following “What Whiskey Does” as the second release from the album.
The 12-track album, which was produced by Keith Gattis and recorded at his studio in East Nashville, derives its title from the nickname of Houser’s home state, Mississippi. Houser, who began his career penning hits like Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” co-wrote all the songs on Magnolia, with “No Stone Unturned” following “What Whiskey Does” as the second release from the album.
- 8/24/2018
- by Jeff Gage
- Rollingstone.com
Our forum posters are notorious in the showbiz world for their incredibly blunt honesty and surprising insights. The performances at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards brought that fighting spirit out yet again. Reactions spanned from Childish Gambino making “someone pregnant with that performance” to Ben Platt singing “his ass off” performing “Somewhere” from “West Side Story.”
Take a look below for some of the best praise and shade from our forums. Read more and have your say here. And make sure to check out the complete list of winners in over 80 categories.
Kendrick Lamar with Bono and The Edge: “XXX,” “American Soul,” “DNA” and “King’s Dead”
BamaEd: Kendrick Lamar started the show by scaring the old white folks thinking “60 Minutes” was on. He didn’t need Dave Chappelle or Bono and The Edge. He was powerful enough.
neverkneel: Kendrick is killing it!
Dynasty86: Give Kendrick that Aoty Grammy already!
Take a look below for some of the best praise and shade from our forums. Read more and have your say here. And make sure to check out the complete list of winners in over 80 categories.
Kendrick Lamar with Bono and The Edge: “XXX,” “American Soul,” “DNA” and “King’s Dead”
BamaEd: Kendrick Lamar started the show by scaring the old white folks thinking “60 Minutes” was on. He didn’t need Dave Chappelle or Bono and The Edge. He was powerful enough.
neverkneel: Kendrick is killing it!
Dynasty86: Give Kendrick that Aoty Grammy already!
- 1/29/2018
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
In celebration of country music’s top songwriters, the industry’s biggest stars stepped out for the 2013 Broadcast Music, Inc. Country Awards in Nashville on Tuesday (November 5).
Luke Bryan showed off his dapper smile, while Miranda Lambert showed off her slim figure and struck a pose with the night’s guest of honor Dean Dillon.
Other attendees included newcomer Kacey Musgraves and powerhouse trio The Band Perry. In addition, aspiring country singer/actress Lucy Hale made an appearance and is expected to be at tonight’s (November 6) Cma Awards.
There were quite a few winners last night, including Hunter Hayes taking home Song of the Year for “Wanted.”
Check out the full list of winners below!
Song Of The Year
“Wanted”
Hunter Hayes
Troy Verges
Happy Little Man Publishing
Songs From the Engine Room
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Songwriter Of The Year
Rodney Clawson
“Did It for the Girl”
“Drink...
Luke Bryan showed off his dapper smile, while Miranda Lambert showed off her slim figure and struck a pose with the night’s guest of honor Dean Dillon.
Other attendees included newcomer Kacey Musgraves and powerhouse trio The Band Perry. In addition, aspiring country singer/actress Lucy Hale made an appearance and is expected to be at tonight’s (November 6) Cma Awards.
There were quite a few winners last night, including Hunter Hayes taking home Song of the Year for “Wanted.”
Check out the full list of winners below!
Song Of The Year
“Wanted”
Hunter Hayes
Troy Verges
Happy Little Man Publishing
Songs From the Engine Room
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Songwriter Of The Year
Rodney Clawson
“Did It for the Girl”
“Drink...
- 11/6/2013
- GossipCenter
Aww! James Otto shares a quiet moment with his 7-week-old daughter Ava Katherine in her nursery in Nashville, Tenn. The country singer, 37, and wife Amy welcomed their first child on Aug. 24. “She is beautiful like her Mama and I am already wrapped around her tiny finger,” Otto said at the time of Ava’s birth.
Brooke Kelly
For more on the stars of Nashville, pick up the new issue of People Country, on newsstands now.
Brooke Kelly...
Brooke Kelly
For more on the stars of Nashville, pick up the new issue of People Country, on newsstands now.
Brooke Kelly...
- 10/14/2010
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Tom Whalley is out as Chairman/CEO at Warner Bros. Records.
Warner Bros. announced a new executive team in a press release. Rob Cavallo (currently Wmg’s Chief Creative Officer), will serve as Chairman, Todd Moscowitz (currently Executive Vice President of Warner Bros., CEO of Wmg’s Independent Label Group and President of Asylum Records) who will serve as Co-President and CEO and Livia Tortella (currently Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wmg’s Atlantic Records) will serve as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer.
Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros. Records and President of Reprise Records Diarmuid Quinn is also stepping down.
Whalley sent the following memo to his staff Tuesday afternoon. (A letter from Lyor Cohen, Warner Music Group's Vice Chairman and CEO, is after the jump.)
To The Warner Bros. Family:
Moving on is never easy, but there always comes a time to do just that.
Warner Bros. announced a new executive team in a press release. Rob Cavallo (currently Wmg’s Chief Creative Officer), will serve as Chairman, Todd Moscowitz (currently Executive Vice President of Warner Bros., CEO of Wmg’s Independent Label Group and President of Asylum Records) who will serve as Co-President and CEO and Livia Tortella (currently Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wmg’s Atlantic Records) will serve as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer.
Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros. Records and President of Reprise Records Diarmuid Quinn is also stepping down.
Whalley sent the following memo to his staff Tuesday afternoon. (A letter from Lyor Cohen, Warner Music Group's Vice Chairman and CEO, is after the jump.)
To The Warner Bros. Family:
Moving on is never easy, but there always comes a time to do just that.
- 9/14/2010
- by By Lindsay Powers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Country music singer James Otto has canceled two upcoming concerts after he was admitted to a hospital in Tennessee with abdominal pains. The star checked into a medical facility in Nashville on Tuesday, September 7, less than a month after his wife Amy gave birth to the couple's daughter Ava on August 24.
In a statement, Otto reveals he had been "feeling badly on and off for a while now but didn't think it was serious", adding he "may have been a bit distracted by all the excitement of baby Ava's arrival". As a result of his illness, Otto has scrapped his weekend gigs on September 11-12 in Clarksville, Tennessee and Berea, Ohio.
Otto says he will be down for a few days but hopes to be back in action soon.
In a statement, Otto reveals he had been "feeling badly on and off for a while now but didn't think it was serious", adding he "may have been a bit distracted by all the excitement of baby Ava's arrival". As a result of his illness, Otto has scrapped his weekend gigs on September 11-12 in Clarksville, Tennessee and Berea, Ohio.
Otto says he will be down for a few days but hopes to be back in action soon.
- 9/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Gomez
It’s a girl for James Otto!
The country singer and wife Amy welcomed daughter Ava Katherine Otto at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 in Nashville, Tenn., his rep tells People.
Ava weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and is 19½ inches long.
“We can’t believe Ava is finally here! She is beautiful like her Mama and I am already wrapped around her tiny finger,” Otto, 37, said in a statement.
“I am so grateful I made it home in time to be here for her arrival — it has truly already changed our lives.”
– Sarah Michaud...
It’s a girl for James Otto!
The country singer and wife Amy welcomed daughter Ava Katherine Otto at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 in Nashville, Tenn., his rep tells People.
Ava weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and is 19½ inches long.
“We can’t believe Ava is finally here! She is beautiful like her Mama and I am already wrapped around her tiny finger,” Otto, 37, said in a statement.
“I am so grateful I made it home in time to be here for her arrival — it has truly already changed our lives.”
– Sarah Michaud...
- 8/25/2010
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Country music star James Otto has become a first-time father after welcoming a baby daughter. Otto's wife of five years, Amy, gave birth to little Ava Katherine Otto at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 24 evening , the star's publicist Jensen Sussman confirms to the Associated Press.
In a statement, Otto says, "She is beautiful like her Mama, and I am already wrapped around her tiny finger." Two days before the delivery, Otto tweeted, "The next tweet y'all get from me will be to tell ya about the arrival of my baby girl." And the after Amy gave birth, he wrote "Ava Katherine Otto has made her arrival! She is beautiful & healthy & the most amazing thing I've ever seen."...
In a statement, Otto says, "She is beautiful like her Mama, and I am already wrapped around her tiny finger." Two days before the delivery, Otto tweeted, "The next tweet y'all get from me will be to tell ya about the arrival of my baby girl." And the after Amy gave birth, he wrote "Ava Katherine Otto has made her arrival! She is beautiful & healthy & the most amazing thing I've ever seen."...
- 8/25/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Gomez
Country singer James Otto has a lot on his plate these days: an upcoming album, touring alongside Toby Keith, but most importantly the impending birth of his first child with wife Amy.
“That’s a life changer,” Otto, 37, tells People Moms & Babies about the upcoming arrival — a daughter to be named Ava Katherine — who is expected to make her debut this week.
Anxiously awaiting her arrival, the 6’5″ Otto says he does have one wish to make the delivery a bit easier on Amy.
“I hope she’s not a big moosey like me, a muscle-bound thing. I want her...
Country singer James Otto has a lot on his plate these days: an upcoming album, touring alongside Toby Keith, but most importantly the impending birth of his first child with wife Amy.
“That’s a life changer,” Otto, 37, tells People Moms & Babies about the upcoming arrival — a daughter to be named Ava Katherine — who is expected to make her debut this week.
Anxiously awaiting her arrival, the 6’5″ Otto says he does have one wish to make the delivery a bit easier on Amy.
“I hope she’s not a big moosey like me, a muscle-bound thing. I want her...
- 8/23/2010
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Several new music videos are scheduled to make their way out on Cmt New Music Weekend which is kicked off on June 18 until June 20. Lady Antebellum premiere a clip for their single "Stars Tonight" which was performed to close the recent Cmt Music Awards.
Danny Gokey debuts a video for his latest single "I Will Not Say Goodbye", and LeAnn Rimes makes public "Swingin' " clip. Other music videos which have been out for viewing pleasure are Alan Jackson's "Hard Hat and a Hammer", James Otto's "Groovy Little Summer Song", Trace Adkins' "This Ain't No Love Song" and Gary Allan's "Get Off on the Pain".
The videos featured on the Cmt Music Hours also include introductions by the artists themselves. A premiere of "The Singing Bee and Cmt Crossroads: John Mayer and Keith Urban" is additionally scheduled for Friday, June 18.
Lady Antebellum's "Stars Tonight" music video...
Danny Gokey debuts a video for his latest single "I Will Not Say Goodbye", and LeAnn Rimes makes public "Swingin' " clip. Other music videos which have been out for viewing pleasure are Alan Jackson's "Hard Hat and a Hammer", James Otto's "Groovy Little Summer Song", Trace Adkins' "This Ain't No Love Song" and Gary Allan's "Get Off on the Pain".
The videos featured on the Cmt Music Hours also include introductions by the artists themselves. A premiere of "The Singing Bee and Cmt Crossroads: John Mayer and Keith Urban" is additionally scheduled for Friday, June 18.
Lady Antebellum's "Stars Tonight" music video...
- 6/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Country singer James Otto is to become a first-time father with his wife of five years. Otto's longtime partner Amy is expecting the couple's first child in August. The 35-year-old star confirmed the happy news to People.com, "Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed. I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering experience."
On another interview, the "Days of Our Lives" singer shared about how he knew his wife, saying "I met her when I was (signed to) Mercury and she was in the marketing department." He added," We got married in 2005, and Gretchen (Wilson) was one of my groomsmen. She wore a tux and looked better than any of the (men) in it."
Professionally, James Otto who signed to Warner Bros. Records in late 2007, has released two studio albums, "Days of Our Lives...
On another interview, the "Days of Our Lives" singer shared about how he knew his wife, saying "I met her when I was (signed to) Mercury and she was in the marketing department." He added," We got married in 2005, and Gretchen (Wilson) was one of my groomsmen. She wore a tux and looked better than any of the (men) in it."
Professionally, James Otto who signed to Warner Bros. Records in late 2007, has released two studio albums, "Days of Our Lives...
- 2/24/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Country singer James Otto and his wife Amy have announced that they are expecting their first child. The 'Just Got Started Lovin' You' singer has been married to his wife for five years. The baby is due in August. "Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed," the singer told People. "I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering (more)...
- 2/23/2010
- by By Shannon McGarvey
- Digital Spy
Gomez
Country singer James Otto and his wife of five years, Amy, are expecting their first child, his rep tells People.
“Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed,” says the “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” singer. “I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering experience.”
The Grammy nominee, who was part of Nashville’s MuzikMafia along with pals Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, says the baby is due in August.
The new arrival will have an impressive country pedigree on both sides of his...
Country singer James Otto and his wife of five years, Amy, are expecting their first child, his rep tells People.
“Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed,” says the “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” singer. “I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering experience.”
The Grammy nominee, who was part of Nashville’s MuzikMafia along with pals Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, says the baby is due in August.
The new arrival will have an impressive country pedigree on both sides of his...
- 2/23/2010
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
Country singer James Otto and his wife of five years, Amy, are expecting their first child, Otto's rep tells People. "Amy and I are so excited and feel so blessed," says the "Just Got Started Lovin' You" singer. "I am overwhelmed with joy at the idea of becoming a father! This is truly going to be an amazing, life-altering experience." The Grammy nominee, who was part of Nashville's MuzikMafia, along with pals Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, says the baby is due in August. The baby will have an impressive country pedigree on both sides of his family - Otto's...
- 2/23/2010
- by Eileen Finan
- PEOPLE.com
2009 Country Music Awards has just been wrapped, and Taylor Swift came out as the one collecting the most kudos. On the special night on November 11, the 19-year-old has swept clean all four of the awards she was nominated for, Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and the ultimate Entertainer of the Year.
For the title of Entertainer of the Year, she dethroned four-time winner Kenny Chesney and beat out fellow competitors, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban. Upon receiving the award, she invited members of her band on-stage and said, "I will never forget this moment because, in this moment, everything I have ever wanted has just happened to me."
Beside unseating Chesney, Swift also displaced two-time winner Carrie Underwood for Female Vocalist of the Year kudo. Delivering her speech for the title, she said, "I just got a hug from Kris Kristofferson!
For the title of Entertainer of the Year, she dethroned four-time winner Kenny Chesney and beat out fellow competitors, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban. Upon receiving the award, she invited members of her band on-stage and said, "I will never forget this moment because, in this moment, everything I have ever wanted has just happened to me."
Beside unseating Chesney, Swift also displaced two-time winner Carrie Underwood for Female Vocalist of the Year kudo. Delivering her speech for the title, she said, "I just got a hug from Kris Kristofferson!
- 11/12/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Announced live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on November 11 were the winners of 2009 Country Music Association Awards. Lady Antebellum took the first trophy of the evening for Single of the Year, thanks to their song "I Run to You". The honor was presented by Kid Rock. In this category, Antebellum beat Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Billy Currington and Brad Paisley.
Antebellum came to the stage once again, this time to collect Vocal Group of the Year prize which was presented by Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn. The band's member Hillary Scott thanked the veterans and said she is grateful about making music with her bandmates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Whereas, Kelley called fellow nominee Rascal Flatts an inspiration, and Haywood thanked their fans.
After Darius Rucker's performance, Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen took the stage, announcing that Johnson, though losing Single of the Year to Antebellum,...
Antebellum came to the stage once again, this time to collect Vocal Group of the Year prize which was presented by Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn. The band's member Hillary Scott thanked the veterans and said she is grateful about making music with her bandmates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Whereas, Kelley called fellow nominee Rascal Flatts an inspiration, and Haywood thanked their fans.
After Darius Rucker's performance, Kellie Pickler and Jake Owen took the stage, announcing that Johnson, though losing Single of the Year to Antebellum,...
- 11/12/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Nomination recipients for this year's Cma Awards have been revealed at ABC's "Good Morning America" and Cmt's studio in Nashville on September 9. Coming to Gma announcing the nominees were Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack. Meanwhile, the press conference in Nashville was hosted by Cody Alan and Alecia Davis with Randy Houser as its announcer.
Leading the nominations list was Brad Paisley who took home six kudos. He will compete in such categories as Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video. Following Brad's domination were Keith Urban, Jamey Johnson, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band with four nods each. Other country musicians who grabbed multiple nods include Kenny Chesney and Randy.
In regard of being nominated in four categories, Taylor shared her excitement through Twitter. "I am jumping up and down surrounded by dogs...
Leading the nominations list was Brad Paisley who took home six kudos. He will compete in such categories as Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video. Following Brad's domination were Keith Urban, Jamey Johnson, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Zac Brown Band with four nods each. Other country musicians who grabbed multiple nods include Kenny Chesney and Randy.
In regard of being nominated in four categories, Taylor shared her excitement through Twitter. "I am jumping up and down surrounded by dogs...
- 9/10/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Despite the fact that gala ceremony for the 4th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is still a month away, several winners for the event have been disclosed. Announced on Friday, March 6, it was revealed that Julianne Hough and Jake Owen were among the singers winning the coveted awards.
Hough grabbed a trophy for Top New Female Vocalist, beating down Sarah Buxton and Ashton Shepherd. Meanwhile, Owen was named Top New Male Vocalist, winning over Jamey Johnson and James Otto.
Along with Julianne Hough and Jake Owen, Zac Brown Band also join the early winners list. The band received an honor as Top New Vocal Duo or Group, putting aside Eli Young Band and The Lost Trailers.
2009 Academy of Country Music Awards is scheduled for April 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on CBS. Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert,...
Hough grabbed a trophy for Top New Female Vocalist, beating down Sarah Buxton and Ashton Shepherd. Meanwhile, Owen was named Top New Male Vocalist, winning over Jamey Johnson and James Otto.
Along with Julianne Hough and Jake Owen, Zac Brown Band also join the early winners list. The band received an honor as Top New Vocal Duo or Group, putting aside Eli Young Band and The Lost Trailers.
2009 Academy of Country Music Awards is scheduled for April 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on CBS. Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert,...
- 3/7/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The nominees for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards have been revealed during a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on February 11. Announced by Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes and Jessica Simpson, it was revealed that Brad Paisley and Heidi Newfield both led the pack with six and four counts respectively.
Brad and Heidi were up against each other in Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year. For the three categories, they were joined by such contenders as Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson and Carrie Underwood among others.
In addition to those nominations, Brad also had a chance to win Entertainer of the Year title, competing with Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. He got his other nods in Vocal Event of the Year and Top Male Vocalist, trying to beat down Kenny Chesney,...
Brad and Heidi were up against each other in Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year. For the three categories, they were joined by such contenders as Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson and Carrie Underwood among others.
In addition to those nominations, Brad also had a chance to win Entertainer of the Year title, competing with Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. He got his other nods in Vocal Event of the Year and Top Male Vocalist, trying to beat down Kenny Chesney,...
- 2/12/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
"The Insider" has the updated list of the 51st Annual Grammy Award winners as they come in! See the winners names below underlined. For recordings released during the Eligibility Year: October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008: Record Of The Year -Chasing Pavements/Adele -Viva La Vida/Coldplay -Bleeding Love/Leona Lewis -Paper Planes/M.I.A -Please Read The Letter/Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Album Of The Year -Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends/Coldplay -Tha Carter III/Lil Wayne -Year Of The Gentleman/Ne-Yo -Raising Sand/Robert Plant & Alison Krauss -In Rainbows/Radiohead Song Of The Year -American Boy/William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle) -Chasing Pavements/Adele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele) -I'm Yours/Jason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz) -Love Song/Sara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles) -Viva La Vida/Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin,...
- 2/9/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Today I'm looking at the best country song category for the Grammys. Best Country Song is an award that goes to the songwriter, not the artist. The nominees are: "Dig Two Graves," Ashley Gorley & Bob Regan, songwriters (Randy Travis) "I Saw God Today," Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell & Wade Kirby, songwriters (George Strait) "In Color," Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller & James Otto, songwriters (Jamey Johnson) "Stay," Jennifer Nettles, songwriter (Sugarland) "You're Gonna Miss This,"Ashley Gorley & Lee Thomas Miller, songwriters (Trace Adkins) Country has always been a repository--at times the only one-- for songs that tell a story. Melodies...
- 1/28/2009
- by Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
"Tha Carter III"? Not even close. Try "Tha Carter VIII."
New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne, who is on track to have the best-selling album of 2008, also leads the nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards with eight, including album of the year for "Tha Carter III."
Right on his heels is British rock quartet Coldplay with seven, including album of the year. The band's "Viva la Vida" was released a week after "Tha Carter," and the two controlled the top two spots of the Billboard 200 for five weeks in the summer.
Jay-z and Kanye West grabbed six noms each, as did Ne-Yo, including album of the year for "Year of the Gentleman."
"When I was putting (the album) together, I was trying to do something that more people would enjoy besides my pop and R&B core," Ne-Yo said. "I wanted to do something the whole world could enjoy."
The...
New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne, who is on track to have the best-selling album of 2008, also leads the nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards with eight, including album of the year for "Tha Carter III."
Right on his heels is British rock quartet Coldplay with seven, including album of the year. The band's "Viva la Vida" was released a week after "Tha Carter," and the two controlled the top two spots of the Billboard 200 for five weeks in the summer.
Jay-z and Kanye West grabbed six noms each, as did Ne-Yo, including album of the year for "Year of the Gentleman."
"When I was putting (the album) together, I was trying to do something that more people would enjoy besides my pop and R&B core," Ne-Yo said. "I wanted to do something the whole world could enjoy."
The...
- 12/3/2008
- by By Ann Donahue, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Country Music Association promised a major surprise in the lead up to Wednesday's Cma Awards – and it came at the tail-end of the three-hour telecast: Shania Twain presented the final honor of the night – entertainer of the year – to Kenny Chesney. "You look really good tonight!" he said as he took the trophy in his hands. Twain, wearing a low-cut Missoni gown, had walked out to a standing ovation. "It's good to see all of you too," she told the crowd Wednesday at Nashville's Sommet Center. "I hope to be seeing a lot more of you." Twain, 43, won the...
- 11/12/2008
- by Eileen Finan, Brian Orloff and Kay West
- PEOPLE.com
It's a good day for Kenny Chesney, who received seven Country Music Association award nominations Tuesday, but it was newcomer Taylor Swift who had the best and most immediate reaction. "I'm having a really good day," said an otherwise speechless Swift, 18, who forgot she still had one more category to announce. "This is awesome." She is up for female vocalist of the year against veterans, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood."Get used to it," Jay DeMarcus, 37, of Rascal Flatts told her as his group and Swift announced the five big Cma categories on Good Morning America.
- 9/10/2008
- by Katie Kauss
- PEOPLE.com
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