Lee Brice's most special Christmas memory was a few years ago when he brought his guitar to Christmas dinner with his family for the first time. He shares, "I had been writing and singing since I was 10. I ended up sitting the family down and playing a few songs for everyone. I watched my grandpa tear up the whole time I was singing. And it had been along long time since I had seen a smile so genuine." Lee says his granddaddy died a couple months later, adding, "So instead of me regretting that I never shared my heart and songs with him, I was relieved and overjoyed that I had."
Sheryl Crow has trained herself to burp musically.
The 'All I Wanna Do' singer said during her 20 years as a singer her voice has grown in many ways, but the thing which impresses her guitar player -Doyle Bramhall II - most, is her ability to sing through a case of wind.
She told popeater.com: "Doug just thinks it's fascinating that I can sing through a burp if that means anything to you.
"I can be onstage and, you know, I can sustain a burp until I'm done with a phrase. You know part of it is just doing it, part of it is singing, it's like any other sort of craft of muscle.
"The more you do it, hopefully, the better you get at it, the more you understand it and the better you are able to control."
While Sheryl - who was a backing vocalist for Michael Jackson before becoming a solo artist - has grown as a vocalist, she looks up to the way a legendary musician like folk singer Bob Dylan is always learning and improving at his craft.
She added: "Bob Dylan's a great example of someone who didn't want to stay static. He did a very big event in Tokyo with Joni Mitchell and took voice lessons for it. So I think good singers and singers who are very alive in their art continue to work at it."
After an overwhelming response from John Rich's surprise guest appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon week, their classically inappropriate duet, "Drunk on Christmas," will be available exclusively on iTunes worldwide today.
Decked out in a red velvet Santa costume and golden cowboy boots, the country superstar made a surprise visit to the late night show last Thursday to help the host shed some holiday cheer with the catchy tune.
Written by Gerard Bradford and Jimmy Fallon, "Drunk on Christmas" is the perfect holiday antidote to dysfunctional family gatherings and is the ultimate remedy to get through the sometimes-stressful holiday season.
Click here to watch the hilarious clip of their performance.
For more information on John Rich, visit www.JohnRich.com.
Tim McGraw recently admitted at a recent L.A. press junket for Country Strong that he was so burnt out from the music business that he actually considered quitting his music career.
After doing some "soul searching," the country star revealed, " I realized that I wasn't even close to where I thought I could get, so I'm ready to turn the aftterburners on now."
Nearing the end of his contract with Curb Records, McGraw claims that he is also at a good point in his career and a change has been "a long time coming," noting that "twent years with any label, I think, is too much, so unless you're really having a great relationship...I think it's a good time for me to go out and see what's out there for me."
With a few movie roles under his belt, more details are emerging about Tim's next venture in his acting career.
There are rumors of an action thrilled called Safe House, starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. The story line follows the only surviving agent of an attack on a CIA safe house (Reynolds) as he tries to get a lethal prisoner (Washington) to a second safe house before being taken out by violent forces that want them both dead.
McGraw will play a CIA agent who is the mentor to Reynolds' character, but he may not be all he appears to be.
Keep your eyes open for more information on the film!
1.The Band Perry
These sibling newcomers have reminded country fans that new country does NOT have to be pop. We can thank legendary Garth Brooks for this find! We watched ‘If I Die Young’ climb the charts slowly, but once country fans got a hold of this one they STILL have not let go. Beautiful song by a beautiful band, and I can’t wait for more!
2.Chris Young
Chris might have been found on a talent show (winner of Nashville star 2006) but he has to be one of the BEST talent show finds! Have you heard those vocals? They will put any honky tonk loving women to sleep. Chris original released ‘Voices’ in 2008 and decided this year to release it again on his second album ‘The Man I Want to Be.’ Thank you Chris for this re-release!
3.Brad Paisley
A top 2010 list wouldn’t be complete without country music’s ‘Entertainer of the Year!’ Brad can rock your socks off live. He did headline a tour called Aquapalooza this year rocking it out in the middle of lakes across the country, and NONE of us will forget that emotional speech he gave at the CMA Awards. A true class act for country music!
4.Brantley Gilbert
Brantley Gilbert aka my country music boyfriend HA! Brantley is a breaking artist, and many of you might not know Brantley’s music yet…but you soon will. When I first saw the video “Kickin it In the Sticks” my reaction was “WHO IS THAT”! BG brings his country charm with some rock around the edges. What girl wouldn’t adore him, and what guy wouldn’t want to kick it in the sticks with him?! 5.Jerrod Niemann
One of country music’s favorite this year! In August of 2010 “Lover, Lover” went #1 in country music. Niemann did a great remake of Sonia Dada's 1992 debut album song "You Don't Treat Me No Good No More." However, Niemann is no newbie to country music he was scooped up by Garth Brooks in 2001 for song writing, and his written songs for Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, John Anderson, Flynnville Train and Zona Jones. Keep them coming Jerrod!
6.Luke Bryan
Luke caught the attention of every farmer in the US with his hit ‘Rain Is a Good Thing,’ which was such a success Luke earned another #1 single in 2010! Yallwire was lucky enough to catch up with Luke on the road with Jason Aldean this year. He discussed his music and talks about his respect for America's farming community, balancing his career with his home life, and his ACM nomination! ‘Rain is a Good Thing!’
7.Stealing Angels
These ladies blew us away at this year’s CMA’s in Nashville. The trio is made up by Caroline Cutbirth descendant of Daniel Boone, Jennifer Wayne is John Wayne's granddaughter, and Tayla Lynn is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. With that gene pool how could they not be amazing! Not only do these three have talent they’re charming and silly! We loved the interview they gave us on their tour bus, and loved the hillbilly buck dancing even more!
8.Zac Brown Band
ZBB has put out hit after hit this year! With a countless number of Grammy, CMT, ACA, and CMA nominations we can count on this group being around for a long time. Plus I can’t wait to hear more of Jimmy De Martini on that fiddle!!!
9.Jamey Johnson
The praise has not stopped for Jamey’s Gold album “The Guitar Song.” People who liked country music 20 years ago or people who just started liking country music this year will all probably tell you they LOVE Jamey Johnson. New country music has been criticized for going more and more pop. No one will ever claim Jamey is pop country; he truly is the newest country star that is true country.
10.Lady Antebellum
It was an AMAZING moment when Yallwire teamed up with MCN this year to capture the Lady A acoustic and interview at the 2010 CMA’s. The trio has had a GREAT year with nominations and wins across the board. Yallwire capturing ‘I Run to You’ which that broke Lady A into fame in 2009 goes down into a Yallwire 2010 favorite moment!
Kristi Lee- Yallwire Programmer
Shania Twain has gotten engaged.
The 'Still The One' singer and Frederic Thiebaud are set to marry after the Swiss-born Nestle business executive popped the question two months ago in his native country.
A friend of the singer told Us Weekly magazine: "I've never seen Shania so happy. She has ended up with the love of her life."
Shania was previously married to Robert 'Mutt' Lange but their 14-year union ended in May 2008 after he embarked on a relationship her friend and Frederic's ex-wife Marie-Anne Thiebaud and she has often spoken about how her new fiance helped her through the tough times.
Writing on her official website, she called Frederic "a dear friend and true gentleman...We leaned on one another through the ups and downs, taking turns holding each other up. We've become stronger and closer through it all".
Shania - who has a nine-year-old son, Eja, with her ex - has previously admitted she wanted to "go away and disappear" when her marriage ended.
She said: "I feel like in a way I'm starting over, with everything.. I was in a very deep, dark slump, and I needed to find a way to get myself out of it. I had to force myself back out into life, back out into experiencing things.
"There were moments when I really just thought, 'I don't need anything and I don't need anyone. I just want to go away and disappear.' So, that was a bad slump."
Honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging artists, the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET on CBS.
In addition, the Academy will tape a concert special, Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country at the same location of Monday, April 4th, 2011. Ticket sales for the special show will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music, which works to improve lives through music. The event willl air at a later date on CBS.
Tickets for both events go on sale Wednesday, January 19th at 10:00 AM PT. Tickets are available for purchase to professional members and to fans who have joined the ACM A-List from January 19th through February 18th after which tickets are available to the public without a special code.
Country music fans can sign up for the ACM A-List for free at the ACM official website to receive the ticket purchase code and information on discounted room rates at MGM Grand, based on availability.
Country star John Rich stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to help Jimmy sing his tradtional holiday ballad "Drunk On Christmas."
The country music singer came on the show decked out in a Santa costume complete with golden cowboy boots.
Click here to watch the knee-slapping performance. Seasons drinkings to all!
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