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Headlines From December 2006
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Trick Pony Records Last Album
Heidi Newfield, Keith Burns, and Ira Dean made up the group Trick Pony, known for their outrageous performances and stage dives from their lead vocalist.
Lead vocalist Heidi Newfield told her publicist that the night would be very special and sentimental for several reasons. "One, the Wildhorse stage is where we got our start ten years ago...when Ira had bangs and I was WAY too blonde! Secondly, it's where we got our record deal, and now it's where we'll play our last show together. What an amazing ride it's been! With this final show, we are paying tribute to the fans, the music, and the memories by recording a live album throughout the evening."
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The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville Tennessee was definitely the place to be Wednesday night, as the famed country group Trick Pony recorded their final album, Live!
The decision to record a final Trick Pony project follows Heidi Newfield’s announcement earlier this year that she will soon begin recording a solo album in 2007. Stay tuned to www.heidinewfield.com for additional information on both the LIVE album and Heidi's forthcoming solo project, both on Curb Records.
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Gretchen Wilson and Sara Evans ...
Two Country Girls You May Soon See on Your Local
Bookstore Shelves
Last week, Sara Evans announced the pre-release of her new book,
"You'll Always Be My Baby," which she co-wrote and which is also
based on her current single. Now, Gretchen Wilson has joined
Evans as an author, trying her hand at literature, with her own new book:
"Redneck Woman, Stories From My Life."Gretchen says her message in
the book, is "strength." Look for herwork on bookstore shelves.
For Evans, "It's all about a place where love is steady and strong,
It's all about love and family." Pre-Release orders for Evan's book
are now being taken on MusicCountry.com.
Miranda Lambert
and
Toby Keith ?
Yep! It's official.
Miranda Lambert will tour with Toby Keith beginning
in early 2007. Dates and Cities will soon be announced.
Check For Tour Dates at
They will be posted as soon as they are available.
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Many news reports, including Us Magazine's website, reported Keith Urban had been released from the rehab center he checked himself into on October 19th. Urban was spotted at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel, having brunch on Sunday, with his wife Nicole Kidman. Although the press speculated that Urban had completed treatment, Keith's publicist told CMT, that he is not back home in Nashville and has not yet finished his recovery program. Urban is now in the stage of treatment where patients occasionally leave the center for short periods. He will finish his treatment at the Betty Ford Center near Palm Springs, California. We continue to wish Keith and Nicole the very best and applaud his decision to share his recovery with his fans. Urban's new album, Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing holds number one on Billboard.
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Country Newcomer Sarah Buxton Makes Her Debut at the Grand Ole Opry
Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo Grand Ole Opry
Sarah Buxton made her Grand Ole Opry debut last weekend, performing two songs from her upcoming self-titled debut album. Buxton recounted the experience in her blog: "What a cool weekend," exclaimed Sarah. "My folks came in for my first performance on the Grand Ole Opry. I performed right before Mel McDaniel in both performances.... and he was AWESOME! The band was killer and they played magically. I've never loved singing "Innocence" as much as I did that night. THANK YOU OPRY!"
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We're Bringin' Texas To New Country Star
You Asked, So We're Bringing Them...
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It's been said that more country music comes from the Lone Star State than any other. Well we've decided to talk to some of these amazing Texas musicians. Over the next few weeks, New Country Star has some surprise interviews with some of your favorite Texans. That's right, you don't have to catch a train, a plane, or "cut a path across the blue skies." Just sit in the comfort of home and keep watching New Country Star to hear some of your favorite Texas musicians talk exclusively with your favorite spot on the web...
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Lee Ann Womack Filed Protective
Order Against Georgia Stalker
After receiving various disturbing and harassing
letters, Lee Ann Womack has filed court papers
for a 30-day restraining order against a Georgia man.
Womack does not know the man, but not only had
she received disturbing mail from him, he had also
been found outside her parents home while she
was visiting them last November.
Womack's attorney stated "she is in reasonable
fear of her safety."
McGraw Already Planning
Next Film Project
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His new movie Flicka just barely hit theaters and McGraw has already been cast in his next roll on the big screen. McGraw announced on air during a recent radio interview that his next project would be the part of a police chief in a mystery thriller titled In the Valley of Elah. Other cast members will include: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, Jonathan Tucker, James Franco, and Jason Patric. The film will be shot in New Mexico. This will be Tim's third trip to the Box Office. Before starring in his latest release Flicka, he played Charles Billingsley in the 2004 drama, Friday Night Lights, along side Billy Bob Thornton. The film won Best Sports Movie at the 2005 ESPY awards. |
 Visit Tim's Official Site To Watch His Latest Video
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Congrats Flatts !
| Rascal Flatts' Me and My Gang, is the only artist album released in 2006 to be certified TRIPLE PLATINUM! The band's latest CD was released only seven months ago and remains the biggest debut of the year, selling more than 721,000 units in its first week of release. Me And My Gang is the best selling artist album of the year with over 2.9 million units scanned. |
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" Without You "
The Controversy...You Decide!
If you are old enough to remember the first time the song
"Without You" was released, then you might be very interested
to know, that recently it's been re-cut by two different artists from two
different genres and is causing quite a bit of stir.
The POP or COUNTRY version?... We'll let you decide.
But first, how about a little history.
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Country Artist Chad Burdick
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Pop Artist Clay Aiken
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Clay Aiken, American Idol Season 2 Finalist, and Rising Country
Music Star Chad Burdick have both released their own renditions of
the 1970's Mega-hit "Without You."
The song "Without You" was originally recorded by the duo
Badfinger, in 1970. It was on their second album, No Dice.
Badfinger members, Peter Ham and Tom Evans wrote the piece.
Ham had written a song called "Is This Love?," but wasn't happy
with the chorus. Evans came up with the "I can't live if living is
without you" chorus, but had no verses for it, so they put the
two songs together as one. The rest as they say, is history.
However, this bit of history did not end well for Badfinger.
Both Ham and Evans committed suicide by hanging. Ham in 1975,
and Evans in 1983. Many still believe that Harry Nilsson wrote the song,
as he re-released his own version in 1972, incorporating an orchestra
and giving the song a very dramatic production.
But now, we have a battle of the genres, with two newer
productions of the song in 2006.
Although Mariah Carey and the soft rock group Air Supply,
both released their own versions of "Without You," the buzz really
never started stirring until now, with two new releases from two
different genres. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and we
want to hear yours!
New Country Star just might bring you an
Exclusive Interview with Chad Burdick or Clay Aiken.
So cast your vote, and let us know which version of Without You,
you want in your CD player !
