The Cinema Audio Society has its new board of directors and officers.
Peter Kurland, who quit the Movie Academy last year over its plan to cut Best Sound and seven other categories from the live Oscarcast, was elected president of Cas, replacing Karol Urban. VP Steve Venezia, Secretary Frank Morrone and Treasurer Lee Orloff were re-elected to their respective posts.
Related Story Cas Awards: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ & ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Take Top Film Prizes – Full Winners List Related Story Cinema Audio Society Awards Nominations Set: 'Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Elvis' & More Related Story 'Bardo's Alejandro González Iñárritu Set For Cinema Audio Society's Filmmaker Award
The 2023 Cas Board of Directors includes Lindsey Alvarez, David Bondelevitch, Willie D. Burton, Devendra Cleary, Marc Fishman, Tom Fleischman, Sara Glaser, Melissa S. Hofmann, Doc Kane, Sherry Klein, Richard Lightstone, Christian P. Minkler, Phillip W. Palmer,...
Peter Kurland, who quit the Movie Academy last year over its plan to cut Best Sound and seven other categories from the live Oscarcast, was elected president of Cas, replacing Karol Urban. VP Steve Venezia, Secretary Frank Morrone and Treasurer Lee Orloff were re-elected to their respective posts.
Related Story Cas Awards: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ & ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Take Top Film Prizes – Full Winners List Related Story Cinema Audio Society Awards Nominations Set: 'Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Elvis' & More Related Story 'Bardo's Alejandro González Iñárritu Set For Cinema Audio Society's Filmmaker Award
The 2023 Cas Board of Directors includes Lindsey Alvarez, David Bondelevitch, Willie D. Burton, Devendra Cleary, Marc Fishman, Tom Fleischman, Sara Glaser, Melissa S. Hofmann, Doc Kane, Sherry Klein, Richard Lightstone, Christian P. Minkler, Phillip W. Palmer,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Magnolia Pictures has released the official trailer for “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” Lisa Cortés’ latest documentary, which focuses on the iconic rock n’ roll musician Richard “Little Richard” Penniman.
The film explores how Little Richard and the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll founded the whitewashed canon of American pop music. The documentary follows how Richard contributed and created a self-expressive art form for musicians that ultimately would shape the music industry throughout the following decades. “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” interview subjects include the musician’s family, Black and queer scholars and celebrity subjects including Billy Porter, Mick Jagger, Sir Lady Java, John Waters, Nile Rodgers and many more.
“Little Richard: I Am Everything” was directed by Lisa Cortés (“All In: The Fight For Democracy”), executive produced by Dee Rees and produced by Robert Friedman, Cortés, Liz Yale Marsh and Caryn Capotosto.
After first premiering at the 2023 Sundance film festival in January,...
The film explores how Little Richard and the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll founded the whitewashed canon of American pop music. The documentary follows how Richard contributed and created a self-expressive art form for musicians that ultimately would shape the music industry throughout the following decades. “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” interview subjects include the musician’s family, Black and queer scholars and celebrity subjects including Billy Porter, Mick Jagger, Sir Lady Java, John Waters, Nile Rodgers and many more.
“Little Richard: I Am Everything” was directed by Lisa Cortés (“All In: The Fight For Democracy”), executive produced by Dee Rees and produced by Robert Friedman, Cortés, Liz Yale Marsh and Caryn Capotosto.
After first premiering at the 2023 Sundance film festival in January,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Julia MacCary and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
This is Darius Rucker, unfiltered.
In honor of his fifth solo album, When Was the Last Time, the Grand Ole Opry member and three-time Grammy winner sat down with Et to indulge in a bottle of his signature Backstage whiskey for an Interview Under the Influence.
"Backstage we thought was a great name because of what I do, but it all started back in the day," Rucker says, referencing a 1997 festival performance with his rock band, Hootie and the Blowfish.
"We were on tour with Slash's Snake Pit and we were backstage and we look at our trailer. It's us and eight other guys. It's, like, 12 dudes in this trailer," he continues. "We look right next door and in the window we see Slash, and it's Slash and, like, 12 girls. That night, we drank some whiskey to Slash."
Darius Rucker and Sara Evans Channel Johnny and June With New 'Jackson' Cover
And two decades later, the tradition continues...
In honor of his fifth solo album, When Was the Last Time, the Grand Ole Opry member and three-time Grammy winner sat down with Et to indulge in a bottle of his signature Backstage whiskey for an Interview Under the Influence.
"Backstage we thought was a great name because of what I do, but it all started back in the day," Rucker says, referencing a 1997 festival performance with his rock band, Hootie and the Blowfish.
"We were on tour with Slash's Snake Pit and we were backstage and we look at our trailer. It's us and eight other guys. It's, like, 12 dudes in this trailer," he continues. "We look right next door and in the window we see Slash, and it's Slash and, like, 12 girls. That night, we drank some whiskey to Slash."
Darius Rucker and Sara Evans Channel Johnny and June With New 'Jackson' Cover
And two decades later, the tradition continues...
- 10/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Sara Evans could not ask for more when it comes to her success and the constant outpouring of support from those around her, but when it comes to country music as a whole, she would like to see more women in the spotlight.
“Country music and the country genre is really lacking women right now,” the singer, 46, tells People Now while chatting about her eighth studio album Words, which features 14 female songwriters including Ashley Monroe, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and up-and-coming country singer Caitlyn Smith.
“There are like two women on the Top 50 charts in country, and so I...
“Country music and the country genre is really lacking women right now,” the singer, 46, tells People Now while chatting about her eighth studio album Words, which features 14 female songwriters including Ashley Monroe, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and up-and-coming country singer Caitlyn Smith.
“There are like two women on the Top 50 charts in country, and so I...
- 8/10/2017
- by Nicole Sands
- PEOPLE.com
For many parents, watching their child graduate high school is a bittersweet moment that brings on tears — and lots of them. Sara Evans was no different, except the tears for her son’s major milestone came a little earlier than expected.
A month before son Avery starts his senior year, Evans has released her eighth studio album Words. Featured on the country album is the track “Letting You Go” — a song dedicated to her soon-to-be 18 year old and her disbelief, as a mother, in how quickly time has passed.
“It’s unreal to me,” the country singer, 46, told People. “Every...
A month before son Avery starts his senior year, Evans has released her eighth studio album Words. Featured on the country album is the track “Letting You Go” — a song dedicated to her soon-to-be 18 year old and her disbelief, as a mother, in how quickly time has passed.
“It’s unreal to me,” the country singer, 46, told People. “Every...
- 7/22/2017
- by Joelle Goldstein
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: Why Sara Evans Is Calling 'Words' 'the Album of My Career': Inside Her Recording Sessions
Sara Evans is a little bit stronger... than ever!
The country star is back with her eight studio album -- Words, out Friday, July 21 -- calling the offering "the album of my career."
Only Et has a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process and interviews with the key players who helped Evans bring Words to life. See the featurette in the player above.
"I want this album to win GRAMMYs, I want it to really change people's lives," Evans says. "I didn't want there to be any restrictions on what I wanted to sing, what I wanted to say."
Et caught up with the Acm winner to discuss the significance of her new project, working with her children in the studio and what advice she'd have given herself when she debuted 20 years ago. Read on for more!
Watch: Sara Evans on 'Nashville' Guest Role and Being the Real Rayna Jaymes
Et: Your collaborators are saying that Words...
The country star is back with her eight studio album -- Words, out Friday, July 21 -- calling the offering "the album of my career."
Only Et has a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process and interviews with the key players who helped Evans bring Words to life. See the featurette in the player above.
"I want this album to win GRAMMYs, I want it to really change people's lives," Evans says. "I didn't want there to be any restrictions on what I wanted to sing, what I wanted to say."
Et caught up with the Acm winner to discuss the significance of her new project, working with her children in the studio and what advice she'd have given herself when she debuted 20 years ago. Read on for more!
Watch: Sara Evans on 'Nashville' Guest Role and Being the Real Rayna Jaymes
Et: Your collaborators are saying that Words...
- 7/17/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Todd Chrisley's not even done recording his first country album yet, but he's already jumping on a stage to perform in Nashville. The "Chrisley Knows Best" patriarch was in the studio Thursday with country singer Sara Evans, producer Nash Overstreet and songwriter Shane Stevens. We're told Chrisley and Evans recorded a duet -- no word on the title, but they're planning to test Todd's pipes with an upcoming live performance. He'll have old pro Sara onstage with him,...
- 1/24/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Todd Chrisley of USA's "Chrisley Knows Best" is ready to become a Nashville heavyweight as a singer/songwriter ... TMZ has learned. Jody Williams and Leslie Roberts, the head honchos of music publisher Bmi, inked the deal with Todd, and it's a sweet one. Right out of the box, he'll be doing a collabo with songwriter Shane Stevens -- who's written songs for Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum -- and they'll be joined by...
- 1/19/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Steven Tyler has planted new roots in Nashville, immersing himself in the local music scene as he records tunes for his upcoming solo country album. While living in Music City, the Aerosmith legend is not only adding an unexpected new chapter to his monster of a music career but also adding another line to his acting resume.
After a late night Monday watching Sheryl Crow perform at the Rolling Stone Country/Rolling Stone Films party in downtown Nashville, Tyler was up early to sing with another Hollywood-gone-country celebrity, Hayden Panettiere.
After a late night Monday watching Sheryl Crow perform at the Rolling Stone Country/Rolling Stone Films party in downtown Nashville, Tyler was up early to sing with another Hollywood-gone-country celebrity, Hayden Panettiere.
- 8/19/2015
- Rollingstone.com
The Shaky Boots Music Festival makes its debut, the Alliance Theatre hosts A Tony Evening, and Malts & Vaults shows off beer’s creepy side. It's this week's 3-Point Plan: Atlanta. Shaky Boots Music FestivalThese boots were made for two-steppin’—the inaugural Shaky Boots Music Festival takes place May 16-17, with a lineup that’s a who’s who of country music, including Brad Paisley, Rascal Flats, Sara Evans, and Dwight Yoakum. Tickets are still available and both days of the festival will be at Ksu Sports and Entertainment Park. A Tony Evening at the Alliance TheatreOne of the jewels in Atlanta’s theatrical crown, the Alliance Theatre will host its 7th annual A Tony Evening, Saturday, May 16 at 6:30 pm in Buckhead’s Grand Hyatt Hotel. The star-studded event features a live and silent auction, dinner, and cocktails. Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets HistoryIt’s the pub crawl of the...
- 5/14/2015
- backstage.com
Looks like Blake Shelton has turned The Voice's queen bee into a country fan.
Christina Aguilera has signed on for a multi-episode appearance on the ABC musical drama, Nashville, People magazine reports. She'll play the familiar role of a pop superstar, but one who comes to Music City and realizes her heart is really in country. As the show continues to equally represent the cutthroat business side of the music business, Aguilera's character will likely have her dreams of cutting a country record squashed by her record label.
The...
Christina Aguilera has signed on for a multi-episode appearance on the ABC musical drama, Nashville, People magazine reports. She'll play the familiar role of a pop superstar, but one who comes to Music City and realizes her heart is really in country. As the show continues to equally represent the cutthroat business side of the music business, Aguilera's character will likely have her dreams of cutting a country record squashed by her record label.
The...
- 2/17/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Ever wonder how your favorite country stars spend Christmas morning? Well, we have - so we asked them to tell us. Read on to find out whose family likes to give dead squirrels as Christmas gifts and whose resembles a Norman Rockwell painting (yes, we're serious). Trisha Yearwood: My husband [Garth Brooks] and I have the kids every other year for Christmas morning, so it just depends. If it's kids, actually, I'm the first one to wake anyone up - I turn into like the biggest kid on Christmas. You would think that the kids would be up at the crack of dawn,...
- 12/22/2014
- by Danielle Anderson, @dak5000
- PEOPLE.com
It's that time of year again for family, friends and new holiday tunes.
No matter your musical preference, there are new Christmas offerings to suit any taste. From Idina Menzel to Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane (yes, really) to Darius Rucker, Et is breaking down nine of the latest offerings to add to your holiday playlist.
Watch: Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Turns 20!
Darius Rucker: Home for the Holidays
What to know: The country star's first-ever Christmas album features the original tracks "What God Wants for Christmas" and "Candy Cane Christmas." Rucker also lends his unmistakable vocals to classics including "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."
Christmas With Nashville
What to know: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten and the rest of the Nashville cast put a country spin on holiday staples like "White Christmas," "Santa Baby" and "Christmas...
No matter your musical preference, there are new Christmas offerings to suit any taste. From Idina Menzel to Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane (yes, really) to Darius Rucker, Et is breaking down nine of the latest offerings to add to your holiday playlist.
Watch: Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Turns 20!
Darius Rucker: Home for the Holidays
What to know: The country star's first-ever Christmas album features the original tracks "What God Wants for Christmas" and "Candy Cane Christmas." Rucker also lends his unmistakable vocals to classics including "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."
Christmas With Nashville
What to know: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten and the rest of the Nashville cast put a country spin on holiday staples like "White Christmas," "Santa Baby" and "Christmas...
- 12/3/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
The fifth annual Cma Country Christmas airs Monday night, and if you're planning to watch, get ready to see a steady, seamless stream of holiday musical magic. But in the real world - when the show was taped post-CMAs on Nov. 7 in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena - it took three hours and 15 minutes of stops, starts and do-overs to create all that polish. Want to know more? Here's an inside preview of what's in store on tonight's two-hour show: Girls Rule Yule: Males may dominate the country charts, but it takes women to make a true Country Christmas. Of the 20 songs performed,...
- 12/1/2014
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
The fresh-faced newcomers' debut Ep is available now.
Country had it coming.
Newcomers Maddie & Tae burst on to the scene this year with "Girl in a Country Song," playfully skewering superstars like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line for their often one-dimensional portrayals of women in music. Pulling lines directly from the bros' biggest hits and flipping them on their head, the 19-year-olds are providing a fresh female perspective in a male-dominated genre.
"'Girl in a Country Song' was inspired by Maddie and I basically just being annoyed at how girls are portrayed in country music these days," Tae Dye tells ETonline, explaining that the track was written in just one-hour using a checklist of country clichés. "The expectations in these songs are completely unrealistic."
Pics: Stars Hit the Road! The Latest Performance Pics
The girls croon on the track: "We used to get a little respect/Now we're lucky if we even get/To...
Country had it coming.
Newcomers Maddie & Tae burst on to the scene this year with "Girl in a Country Song," playfully skewering superstars like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line for their often one-dimensional portrayals of women in music. Pulling lines directly from the bros' biggest hits and flipping them on their head, the 19-year-olds are providing a fresh female perspective in a male-dominated genre.
"'Girl in a Country Song' was inspired by Maddie and I basically just being annoyed at how girls are portrayed in country music these days," Tae Dye tells ETonline, explaining that the track was written in just one-hour using a checklist of country clichés. "The expectations in these songs are completely unrealistic."
Pics: Stars Hit the Road! The Latest Performance Pics
The girls croon on the track: "We used to get a little respect/Now we're lucky if we even get/To...
- 11/4/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
We would “Leave the Night On” on for Sam Hunt. You will too!
Forget Florida Georgia Line (and their number 1 album). Forget Keith Urban (and all those racy music videos he’s making). Your new favorite country star is Sam Hunt. And if he’s not already, he will be by the end of this post.
Actually, he might just be everyone’s new favorite musician – whether you like country music or not. "I am from the country, and I grew up mostly influenced by country music," Sam told Rolling Stone. "So by the definition I have, these are country songs, not pop songs. Even though there may be a pop element."
Watch: Kelly Clarkson’s gospel cover of T.Swift’s “Shake It Off”
This week, Sam released his first album, Montevallo. “I'm not trying to become a pop artist, and I'm not trying to make sure I stay a country artist,” he says. “I'm...
Forget Florida Georgia Line (and their number 1 album). Forget Keith Urban (and all those racy music videos he’s making). Your new favorite country star is Sam Hunt. And if he’s not already, he will be by the end of this post.
Actually, he might just be everyone’s new favorite musician – whether you like country music or not. "I am from the country, and I grew up mostly influenced by country music," Sam told Rolling Stone. "So by the definition I have, these are country songs, not pop songs. Even though there may be a pop element."
Watch: Kelly Clarkson’s gospel cover of T.Swift’s “Shake It Off”
This week, Sam released his first album, Montevallo. “I'm not trying to become a pop artist, and I'm not trying to make sure I stay a country artist,” he says. “I'm...
- 10/29/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
ETonline has an exclusive look behind the scenes of his zombified 'Trailer Hitch' music video.
As Sugarland's Kristian Bush steps out from Jennifer Nettles' shadow, he's been met with one resounding response: "Who are you?"
"Most people don't know my name," he admits to ETonline. "People are looking at me funny – I think they have low expectations."
News: Country Music Is Having a Major Moment
As one half of Sugarland, Bush has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide, nabbed five No. 1 singles and won two Grammys. On his own, Bush has scored six Bmi Awards for songwriting and established his own music publishing company and songwriting collective. (Who has low expectations now?!)
Bush's sunny, impossibly catchy debut single "Trailer Hitch" is steadily climbing the charts and on Monday, the 44-year-old performed the song on Today while announcing his "Give It Away" charity initiative with Goodwill.
ETonline has an exclusive look behind the scenes of his zombie-themed...
As Sugarland's Kristian Bush steps out from Jennifer Nettles' shadow, he's been met with one resounding response: "Who are you?"
"Most people don't know my name," he admits to ETonline. "People are looking at me funny – I think they have low expectations."
News: Country Music Is Having a Major Moment
As one half of Sugarland, Bush has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide, nabbed five No. 1 singles and won two Grammys. On his own, Bush has scored six Bmi Awards for songwriting and established his own music publishing company and songwriting collective. (Who has low expectations now?!)
Bush's sunny, impossibly catchy debut single "Trailer Hitch" is steadily climbing the charts and on Monday, the 44-year-old performed the song on Today while announcing his "Give It Away" charity initiative with Goodwill.
ETonline has an exclusive look behind the scenes of his zombie-themed...
- 10/29/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
As a "huge fan" of ABC's Nashville, Sara Evans says she jumped at the chance to appear on the series.
"I was so excited," she tells People of filming the episode that airs Wednesday. "I've been watching the show since the beginning."
Evans, who says she was planning to re-watch the previous two seasons "to get prepared" for her cameo, plays herself and duets with Will Chase (playing country superstar Luke Wheeler) on her new single "Put My Heart Down." The singer joins a long list of real-life country stars who've appeared on the show, including Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan,...
"I was so excited," she tells People of filming the episode that airs Wednesday. "I've been watching the show since the beginning."
Evans, who says she was planning to re-watch the previous two seasons "to get prepared" for her cameo, plays herself and duets with Will Chase (playing country superstar Luke Wheeler) on her new single "Put My Heart Down." The singer joins a long list of real-life country stars who've appeared on the show, including Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan,...
- 10/28/2014
- by Eileen Finan
- People.com - TV Watch
Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 6 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy," and it turns out that we'll see Juliette attempting to invite Avery into her baby's life. Rayna gets nominated for a plethora of awards, and more. In the new, 5th episode press release: "Rayna is going to be nominated for several Cma Awards, but she and Luke will be rivals in the top category. In the meantime, Juliette will invite Avery to be involved in her life as her baby's father. A backup singer will help Deacon, and Gunnar will ask Scarlett for advice. Guest stars will feature: Amy Robach as Herself , David Alford as Bucky Dawes ,Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant, Laura Benanti as Sadie Stone, Derek Hough as Noah West ,Brette Taylor as Pam York, Mykelti Williamson as Terry, Robin Roberts...
- 10/23/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Sara Evans' ex-husband has become a country music cliche ... fighting with his ex, dodging an arrest warrant, and so deep in debt his main assets are a couple dozen chickens.Craig L. Schelske filed docs in his bankruptcy case, listing a mountain of debt and a sorry, short list of assets. For starters he owes Evans $333K. Lots of other debts as well.Now the assets ... 25 chickens (valued at zero) and 2 bags of chicken feed.
- 6/17/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Country stars went to bat for a good cause Saturday at Greer Stadium in Nashville, raising over $200,000 for cancer research at the 24th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game during Cma Music Fest. And while everyone was there to have a little fun and support the cause, it hit a little closer to home for some. "I have a connection to cancer, like so many out there do," Nashville's Chip Esten told People Country. "When my daughter was 2, she was diagnosed with leukemia. She's now 14 and extremely happy and healthy, and strong and beautiful. I know that that's thanks...
- 6/8/2014
- by Danielle Anderson
- PEOPLE.com
Country stars went to bat for a good cause Saturday at Greer Stadium in Nashville, raising over $200,000 for cancer research at the 24th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game during Cma Music Fest. And while everyone was there to have a little fun and support the cause, it hit a little closer to home for some. "I have a connection to cancer, like so many out there do," Nashville's Chip Esten told People Country. "When my daughter was 2, she was diagnosed with leukemia. She's now 14 and extremely happy and healthy, and strong and beautiful. I know that that's thanks...
- 6/8/2014
- by Danielle Anderson
- PEOPLE.com
Play ball! Country singers traded microphones and guitars and bat and gloves Saturday at the Cma Fest, suiting up for the City of Hope celebrity softball game. The charity, which pit Team Grand Ole Opry against Team iHeartRadio, raises money for cancer and diabetes research. Stars like Jessie James Decker, Jamie Lynn Spears and Scotty McCreery took on Florida Georgia Line, Sara Evans and Danielle Bradbury in the match. But the day isn't all about sports: Music City lit up later with performances by Marty Haggard, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and more. Check out photos from People and your favorite...
- 6/7/2014
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
Country star Sara Evans is no stranger to the spotlight. She's sold nearly 6 million records and nabbed an award or two (ahem, Cma video of the year for "Born to Fly"). But when she takes the stage in Nashville at the Cma Fest Friday morning, she won't be singing, but chatting with fans about her music videos - and answering a few questions from the crowd, too! The singer, who took her daughter to the Cmt Music Awards earlier this week, is set to perform at LP Field Friday night during the Cma Fest, and will no doubt treat the...
- 6/6/2014
- PEOPLE.com
Country star Sara Evans is no stranger to the spotlight. She's sold nearly 6 million records and nabbed an award or two (ahem, Cma video of the year for "Born to Fly"). But when she takes the stage in Nashville at the Cma Fest Friday morning, she won't be singing, but chatting with fans about her music videos - and answering a few questions from the crowd, too! The singer, who took her daughter to the Cmt Music Awards earlier this week, is set to perform at LP Field Friday night during the Cma Fest, and will no doubt treat the...
- 6/6/2014
- PEOPLE.com
For the sixth nonconsecutive week, the soundtrack to Disney's “Frozen” is the best-selling album in the country. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the set claims No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 99,000 copies sold (-1%). “Frozen” moves up from its No. 3 position last week (100,000). It’s the first album to sell a million units in 2014 (1.1 million this year). Since being released in November, “Frozen” has sold 1.4 million copies. Luke Bryan's "Spring Break 6…Like We Ain't Ever" Ep enters at No. 2 with 74,000. The country star’s digital-exclusive set is his latest in the spring break series. His “Spring Break…Here to Party” compilation topped the chart last year. In its second week, Rick Ross' "Mastermind” drops from No. 1 to No. 3 with 49,000 (-73%). Singer Aloe Blacc’s third album, "Lift Your Spirit," bows at No. 4 with 45,000. It marks Blacc’s best week ever on the Billboard 200. His 2010 album "Good Things” did not enter the charts,...
- 3/19/2014
- by Whitney Phaneuf
- Hitfix
Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band and Toby Keith are among the artists who will be traveling to China Grove on a Long Train Runnin’ for a cover album of Doobie Brothers songs. Just like Hollywood loves sequels, country artists love to pay homage to pop artists, whether it be this new edition or the very popular salute to Lionel Richie a few years ago, or “Common Thread: Song of the Eagles” project 20 years ago. And don’t forget, there’s even a country cover album to the songs of Motley Crue coming. Here’s one very big reason they are so popular: Much of the country audience today was raised on these songs when pop radio was very melody driven. When pop radio switched to a more urban and beats sound, many of these listeners flocked to country, which had developed its own country pop hybrid with acts like Rascal Flatts,...
- 2/28/2014
- Hitfix
Joining their counterparts for an evening if awards, Lady Antebellum opened the 2013 American Country Awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday night (December 10).
The trio belted out their hit "Compass" in front of an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Mandalay Bay for the show.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
The trio belted out their hit "Compass" in front of an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Mandalay Bay for the show.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
- 12/11/2013
- GossipCenter
Standing out in a bright pink gown, Sheryl Crow worked her red carpet magic at the 2013 American Country Awards tonight (December 10).
All gussied up in designer duds, the “All I Wanna Do” stunner made sure to spend a few minutes mingling with her fellow celebrities and posing for photos before scurrying into the Mandalay Bay venue in Sin City.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
All gussied up in designer duds, the “All I Wanna Do” stunner made sure to spend a few minutes mingling with her fellow celebrities and posing for photos before scurrying into the Mandalay Bay venue in Sin City.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
- 12/11/2013
- GossipCenter
Getting ready for her hosting duties, Danica Patrick arrived at the 2013 American Country Awards earlier tonight (December 10).
All gussied up in Badgley Mischka, the Nascar stunner made sure to spend a few minutes mingling with her fellow celebrities and posing for photos before scurrying into the Mandalay Bay venue in Sin City.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
All gussied up in Badgley Mischka, the Nascar stunner made sure to spend a few minutes mingling with her fellow celebrities and posing for photos before scurrying into the Mandalay Bay venue in Sin City.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
- 12/11/2013
- GossipCenter
Sin City was a little bit hotter tonight (December 10) as Florida Georgia Line showed up for the 2013 American Country Awards at Mandalay Bay.
Gearing up for the big evening ahead, the “Cruise” stars looked to be in great spirits as they worked the press on their way through the red carpet area.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
Gearing up for the big evening ahead, the “Cruise” stars looked to be in great spirits as they worked the press on their way through the red carpet area.
Every year, the American Country Awards gives country music fans an opportunity to vote for their favorite artists and then tune in to watch who wins.
Tonight, the trophies will be handed out by the likes of Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Matthew Morrison, Thompson Square, Clay Walker, Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Olivia Newton-John.
- 12/11/2013
- GossipCenter
As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to cherish the final weeks before all of our favorite television shows go on their winter hiatuses. As much as it hurts to say goodbye, mid-season finales mark the (second) best — behind actual season finales, of course — time of the year for TV.
So this week is all about catching every possible mid-season finale that you can, and then running to the theater for a little Jennifer Lawrence-Bradley Cooper reunion.
All times listed are Eastern.
Sunday 12/08
Bonnie & Clyde, 9 p.m., simulcasted by A&E, Lifetime, and The History Channel...
So this week is all about catching every possible mid-season finale that you can, and then running to the theater for a little Jennifer Lawrence-Bradley Cooper reunion.
All times listed are Eastern.
Sunday 12/08
Bonnie & Clyde, 9 p.m., simulcasted by A&E, Lifetime, and The History Channel...
- 12/8/2013
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Voice coach Blake Shelton has always been wildly supportive of the artists on his team, but he puts Danielle Bradbery in another category after her big victory on the season 4 finale Tuesday night. "I think it's the most important win we have had so far on The Voice because Danielle is the first winner of The Voice that had no professional experience in the past," he told People Tuesday, after she beat out her teammates, the Swon Brothers, and Usher's singer, Michelle Chamuel. "Her biggest performances ever were for her family at Thanksgiving." "People are just wrapped around her finger for a reason,...
- 6/19/2013
- by Jessica Herndon and Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
The Voice coach Blake Shelton has always been wildly supportive of the artists on his team, but he puts Danielle Bradbery in another category after her big victory on the season 4 finale Tuesday night.
"I think it's the most important win we have had so far on The Voice because Danielle is the first winner of The Voice that had no professional experience in the past," he told People Tuesday, after she beat out her teammates, the Swon Brothers, and Usher's singer, Michelle Chamuel. "Her biggest performances ever were for her family at Thanksgiving."
"People are just wrapped around her finger for a reason,...
"I think it's the most important win we have had so far on The Voice because Danielle is the first winner of The Voice that had no professional experience in the past," he told People Tuesday, after she beat out her teammates, the Swon Brothers, and Usher's singer, Michelle Chamuel. "Her biggest performances ever were for her family at Thanksgiving."
"People are just wrapped around her finger for a reason,...
- 6/19/2013
- by Jessica Herndon and Andrea Billups
- People.com - TV Watch
NBC's "The Voice" crowned its Season 4 winner on Tuesday's finale. Note: Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched Tuesday's finale. Giving Team Blake Shelton its third win of the talent show's run, Danielle Bradbery won America's hearts in a combination of votes and iTunes downloads to snag the season's top spot. The Texas native was speechless once she heard her name announced as the winner and was unable to finish performing her victory song, Sara Evans' "Born To Fly," which she performed to much praise on Monday's episode. At 16 years old, Bradbery...
- 6/19/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Well, "Voice" fans, this is it --the week we've been waiting for. Our Top 3 are prepping to take the stage and sing for America's votes one final time. With Season 4 down to just Danielle Bradbery, Michelle Chamuel and The Swon Brothers, will coach Blake Shelton have a threepeat or might newbie coach Usher take the title? As fellow coaches Adam Levine and Shakira watch on, it's in America's hands. Who will earn the crown? Let's get started.
Before the fun can begin, it's time for the obligatory look back at everyone's road to the finals. Interesting fact: Each artist in the Top 3 had three out of four coaches turn for them during the blind auditions.
Kicking things off, musically, our Season 4 coaches are treating us to a group performance of The Beatles' "With A Little Help From My Friends." It's a fun treat for fans, but the numbers seems to be a little under-rehearsed,...
Before the fun can begin, it's time for the obligatory look back at everyone's road to the finals. Interesting fact: Each artist in the Top 3 had three out of four coaches turn for them during the blind auditions.
Kicking things off, musically, our Season 4 coaches are treating us to a group performance of The Beatles' "With A Little Help From My Friends." It's a fun treat for fans, but the numbers seems to be a little under-rehearsed,...
- 6/18/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Will the winner of this season's The Voice be a little bit country? Or whole lot indie rock?
The three remaining acts on the singing competition made it tough for voters on Monday, each turning out distinctive performances on the show's energetic live final competition, which saw coaches Blake Shelton and Usher take heartfelt meetings with the artists and their families.
Predictions for the winner came directly from the judges themselves, with Adam Levine who quickly called it for Texas teen Danielle Bradbery, the show's youngest competitor. At just 16, she covered hits by a host of Nashville's powerhouse female singers including Patty Loveless,...
The three remaining acts on the singing competition made it tough for voters on Monday, each turning out distinctive performances on the show's energetic live final competition, which saw coaches Blake Shelton and Usher take heartfelt meetings with the artists and their families.
Predictions for the winner came directly from the judges themselves, with Adam Levine who quickly called it for Texas teen Danielle Bradbery, the show's youngest competitor. At just 16, she covered hits by a host of Nashville's powerhouse female singers including Patty Loveless,...
- 6/18/2013
- by Andrea Billups
- People.com - TV Watch
Will the winner of this season's The Voice be a little bit country? Or whole lot indie rock? The three remaining acts on the singing competition made it tough for voters on Monday, each turning out distinctive performances on the show's energetic live final competition, which saw coaches Blake Shelton and Usher take heartfelt meetings with the artists and their families. Predictions for the winner came directly from the judges themselves, with Adam Levine who quickly called it for Texas teen Danielle Bradbery, the show's youngest competitor. At just 16, she covered hits by a host of Nashville's powerhouse female singers including Patty Loveless,...
- 6/18/2013
- by Andrea Billups
- PEOPLE.com
After Judith Hill left The Voice last week, Sasha Allen of Team Shakira stepped up Monday to claim her spot as the show's reigning powerhouse diva.
In two strong performances that showed off her confidence, Allen, 31, proved she's a contender among the final six artists who sang a song of their choice and one picked by their coach.
Allen, a New Yorker and mother of two, was even compared to Beyoncé's famous alter-ego.
"I guess there is more than one Sasha Fierce," Usher said of Allen, who belted Carrie Underwood's hit "Before He Cheats" – ripping off her long, red...
In two strong performances that showed off her confidence, Allen, 31, proved she's a contender among the final six artists who sang a song of their choice and one picked by their coach.
Allen, a New Yorker and mother of two, was even compared to Beyoncé's famous alter-ego.
"I guess there is more than one Sasha Fierce," Usher said of Allen, who belted Carrie Underwood's hit "Before He Cheats" – ripping off her long, red...
- 6/4/2013
- by Andrea Billups
- People.com - TV Watch
"The Voice" is ready to wrap up Season 4 , with the Top 6 taking the stage on Monday (June 3) to fight for America's vote. Each artist will take the stage twice tonight, with a song of their choosing and another selected by their superstar coach (Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Usher or Shakira). Only one artist is getting the boot tomorrow. Who will it be?
Holly Tucker: "When God Fearing Women Get The Blues" by Martina McBride
Blake wants to continue the streak of attitude that he had Holly tap into last week. During her performance, she sounds typically great, but the display of sass again feels a bit forced. It's going to continue to earn her votes, though. So, it's fine. The coaches all comment that it's been fun to see Holly come out of her shell throughout the competition, with Blake telling her it's his favorite of her performances all season.
Holly Tucker: "When God Fearing Women Get The Blues" by Martina McBride
Blake wants to continue the streak of attitude that he had Holly tap into last week. During her performance, she sounds typically great, but the display of sass again feels a bit forced. It's going to continue to earn her votes, though. So, it's fine. The coaches all comment that it's been fun to see Holly come out of her shell throughout the competition, with Blake telling her it's his favorite of her performances all season.
- 6/4/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Digital Spy presents a list of winners and nominees at the third annual American Country Awards, hosted live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Monday, December 10 by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth. > Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum lead American Country Awards nominations Artist Of The Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan - Winner
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band Male Artist Of The Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan - Winner
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith Female Artist Of The Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood - Winner Group Of The Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum - Winner
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band Breakthrough Artist Of The Year
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen - Winner New Artist (more)...
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan - Winner
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band Male Artist Of The Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan - Winner
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith Female Artist Of The Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood - Winner Group Of The Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum - Winner
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band Breakthrough Artist Of The Year
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen - Winner New Artist (more)...
- 12/11/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Singer Luke Bryan went into Monday's American Country Music Awards with seven nominations -- more than any other artist -- and he walked out with a whole lot to say for it. Bryan won all of his awards, including Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Male Single of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Male Music Video of the Year.
Check out the full list of winners below. We'll keep updating!
Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Lady Antebellum
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan -- Winner
Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan -- Winner
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith
Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood - Winner
Artist of the Year: Group
Lady Antebellum -- Winner
Zac Brown Band
Rascal Flatts
The...
Check out the full list of winners below. We'll keep updating!
Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Lady Antebellum
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan -- Winner
Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan -- Winner
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith
Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood - Winner
Artist of the Year: Group
Lady Antebellum -- Winner
Zac Brown Band
Rascal Flatts
The...
- 12/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The American Country Awards have announced the 2012 nominations. Luke Bryan leads with seven and Lady Antebellum and Zac Brown Band are right behind with six nominations apiece. The ACAs also added a Song of the Year category to recognize country music's top songwriters.
The ACAs air live from Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. The full list of nominees:
Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith
Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Artist of the Year: Group
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen
Artist of the Year: New Artist
Lauren Alaina...
The ACAs air live from Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. The full list of nominees:
Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith
Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Artist of the Year: Group
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen
Artist of the Year: New Artist
Lauren Alaina...
- 10/10/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Digital Spy presents a list of nominees for the 2012 American Country Awards, which air live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Monday, December 10. > Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum lead American Country Awards nominations Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood Artist of the Year: Group
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen Artist of the Year: New Artist (more)...
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Toby Keith Artist of the Year: Female
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood Artist of the Year: Group
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Colt Ford
Gloriana
Justin Moore
Jake Owen Artist of the Year: New Artist (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
The 2012 Cmt Music Awards went down last night at The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and definitely wasn’t all about country music, sartorially speaking! Of course, country superstars were present. Carrie Underwood rocked a Randi Rahm mini cocktail dress covered in silver paillettes. She also wore a pair of hardcore S&M looking Gio Diev heel along with the outfit. Hillary Scott was sexy in a black Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress and David Webb jewelry while Jordin Sparks looked ethereal in a flowing Kevan Hall gown with Jimmy Choo shoes. Sara Evans also went glam in a draped Julian Joyce Made By Mandalay gunmetal sequin dress.
But, as we said, this wasn’t all about the country ladies. Ashley Greene was also at the event in a lovely pale pink Donna Karan atelier dress with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. Denise Richards, Jennie Garth and Hayden Panettiere also posed...
But, as we said, this wasn’t all about the country ladies. Ashley Greene was also at the event in a lovely pale pink Donna Karan atelier dress with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. Denise Richards, Jennie Garth and Hayden Panettiere also posed...
- 6/7/2012
- by Ambika Muttoo
- TheFabLife - Movies
Miranda Lambert has won the 'Female Video of the Year' award at the Cmt Music Awards 2012. The Pistol Annies musician won out against nominees Sara Evans, Martina McBridge, Kellie Pickler, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Swift. The award went to the video for her ballad 'Over You', which she wrote with husband Blake Shelton. In her acceptance speech Lambert said: "This song means so much to me and my husband. I just want to thank Blake's (more)...
- 6/7/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
Hollywood and Nashville will come together this summer for the 11th annual Cmt Music Awards, hosted this year by country superstar Toby Keith and House of Lies actress Kristen Bell. Photos: Cmt Awards 2011 Red Carpet A wide array of stars will be on hand for the June 6 ceremony, including presenters Ashley Greene, Dax Shepard, Denise Richards, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Jordin Sparks, Kellie Pickler, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Steve Austin, The Band Perry and Tom Arnold. The group will dole out awards to the best and brightest that country music has to offer this year, which includes stiff
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- 6/4/2012
- by Sophie A. Schillaci
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera sent two singers packing on Monday night after "The Voice's" first-ever instant elimination round.
Access Hollywood caught up with Jordis Unga (Team Blake) and Jesse Campbell (Team Christina) after the show, where they weighed in on their shocking exit from the series.
"It's a bummer," Jordis - who sang Sara Evans' "A Little Bit Stronger," told Access. "It stings a little to be sent home by my coach."
Jordis - whose performance Blake called "perfect" - said she understands why there was a quarterfinals twist.
"I don't think it's a fairness ...
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Access Hollywood caught up with Jordis Unga (Team Blake) and Jesse Campbell (Team Christina) after the show, where they weighed in on their shocking exit from the series.
"It's a bummer," Jordis - who sang Sara Evans' "A Little Bit Stronger," told Access. "It stings a little to be sent home by my coach."
Jordis - whose performance Blake called "perfect" - said she understands why there was a quarterfinals twist.
"I don't think it's a fairness ...
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 4/17/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
"The Voice" shook things up Monday with a surprise double elimination and rockin' performances by the judges themselves, but it was Christina Aguilera's studded leotard and fishnets that wowed the crowd.
Aguilera ended her sexy appearance with an exhilarating performance of her song "Fighter," joined by the 40-member Crenshaw High School Choir.
Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton's teams were in the hot seat this week. Aguilera, who gave an extended speech about the...
Aguilera ended her sexy appearance with an exhilarating performance of her song "Fighter," joined by the 40-member Crenshaw High School Choir.
Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton's teams were in the hot seat this week. Aguilera, who gave an extended speech about the...
- 4/17/2012
- Extra
"The Voice" added a new twist in its quarterfinals this week. Instead of waiting for America to vote, Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton were required to cut their teams down to 3 people each immediately after the contestants performed.
Aguilera was very focused on her contestants' growth, and she ultimately decided that Jesse Campbell was the least improved player. It was definitely an emotional elimination, particularly because he'd just given an extremely poignant performance for his daughter, decorating the stage with photos of her. His rendition of Beyonce's "Halo" was memorable.
Shelton felt that all of his artists gave equally powerful performances this week. Thus, he chose based on America's vote from last week, and decided to axe Jordis, even though he'd just saved her! It was a surprising cut, given that she excelled this week in stepping outside her comfort zone with her performance of "A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans.
Aguilera was very focused on her contestants' growth, and she ultimately decided that Jesse Campbell was the least improved player. It was definitely an emotional elimination, particularly because he'd just given an extremely poignant performance for his daughter, decorating the stage with photos of her. His rendition of Beyonce's "Halo" was memorable.
Shelton felt that all of his artists gave equally powerful performances this week. Thus, he chose based on America's vote from last week, and decided to axe Jordis, even though he'd just saved her! It was a surprising cut, given that she excelled this week in stepping outside her comfort zone with her performance of "A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans.
- 4/17/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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