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Keith Urban will not return to American Idol
Reports out this week are indicating that country superstar Keith Urban, along with the rest of the judge panel, will no longer be a part of American Idol’s next season. Keith had left Australia’s version of The Voice to join American Idol this season. Host Ryan Seacrest will remain with the show, becoming the only original member of the cast from the first season that crowned Kelly Clarkson. The 13th season of American Idol will undergo massive changes to try and bring back in the viewers that it has been losing through the last few seasons – including ratings being down 22% this season alone.
As well as the judge changes, FOX will also change how its weekly themed nights will operate. The only thing that may be left that will still resemble American Idol will be the audition episodes. FOX is trying to bring back its core audience, which is believes is younger viewers, and they don’t think that the current judges are doing that.
The show has kick started the careers of country stars Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Casey James, Danny Gokey, Bucky Covington, Josh Gracin, and Kristy Lee Cook, among others. Who is your favorite American Idol star?
Danny Gokey welcomes baby boy
Congratulations to Danny Gokey and his wife Layicet! The pair welcomed their first baby, son Daniel Emanuel Gokey, on Sunday, January 20th. Daniel weighed in at 8 lbs 11 oz. and arrived at 9:52 pm, Danny confirms to PEOPLE magazine.
In the interview with People magazine, Danny said:
“Leyicet and I are overjoyed to welcome the new member of our family. I’m ecstatic to be a first time dad and to have a new little buddy to hang out with.
“Thankfully, because of what I do, it will also allow me the flexibility to spend a lot of quality time with him. I have so many exciting projects ahead this year but a brand new baby is an amazing way to get the new year started. We feel really blessed!”
The couple wed a year ago in Florida. It’s the second marriage for Danny, who lost his first wife to heart disease in 2008.
Danny Gokey Announces 3rd Annual Cruise for Sophia’s Heart
Season 8 American Idol finalist Danny Gokey will be bringing some of his biggest fans on a cruise in support of his charity, Sophia’s Heart. It’s the third annual Cruise For Sophia’s Heart Foundation, and those guests that book their cabins by October 31st will be able to attend a special VIP cocktail reception on embarkation day! The special VIP reception will include a private meet-and-greet with Danny, Kris Allen, and Jamar Rogers, and an intimate performance by all three guests. The Cruise will leave Port Canaveral, Florida on February 24th for a four-day cruise in the Bahamas.
Danny is pretty excited about 2013′s edition of the fundraiser. He shares:
“I’m excited that we get to do this benefit cruise again for the third year. Last year’s cruise raised over $23,000 to help fund our programming, which was a tremendous blessing to the families who have come through Sophia’s Heart this year. Everyone that knows me knows Sophia’s Heart is a huge part of my life and I’m so thankful for all the support over the past few years.”
Since moving to Nashville following American Idol, Danny has been busy helping homeless children and families in a 77,000 square foot facility donated to Sophia’s Heart in late 2010. The proceeds from the cruise will allow Sophia’s Heart to support compassion programs in Nashville including homeless children, families and efforts to assist victims rescued from human trafficking.
To book a cabin on the 3rd Annual Cruise for Sophia’s Heart, please visit www.sophiasheart.org or contact Sophia’s Heart Cruise Hotline at 1-888-644-4349.
Country Cast For “The Big Bang Theory”
March Madness is making me a little, well, a little mad. It’s now been two straight weeks that basketball has bounced The Big Bang Theory from CBS’ Thursday night lineup.
Along with being a huge fan of country music, I (along with millions of others) am also a big fan of the show. The cast may be perfect down to the last micro-particle, but I’m going to mess with it anyway with this little “waiting for a new episode” time killer.
I’ve decided to replace the show’s regular stars with country stars who might be good at getting their geek on. (For those who are old enough to remember it, insert the Folgers Crystals reference here.) Please know that I’m in no way calling out the coolness of any of the singers included in the casting. If anything, it should be seen as an honor to be picked for a place in the ultimate geek squad.
Some of the cast members were picked because they kind of look like the originals. Others were picked because of the attitude they would bring to the role. One choice is simply for the comedy of forcing this person to play the part. Will you are agree or disagree with the casting? Or will you have some ideas of your own?
Continue reading to see the country cast of The Big Bang Theory:
DVR Alert: LeAnn Rimes On HGTV’s Interiors Inc.
Curb Records country music artist LeAnn Rimes will be appearing on an upcoming episode of HGTV’s “Interiors, Inc.” with her husband Eddie Cibrian. The couple will work with designer Jonathan Pierce to furnish their new condo in Chicago. The episode airs this Sunday, January 28th on HGTV at 9:30 pm EST. Danny Gokey will also be featured on the episode.
Danny Gokey Announces Engagement
Season 8 American Idol alum and country singer, Danny Gokey, has announced his engagement to girlfriend, Leyicet Peralta. The couple shared the news on sophiasheart.org, a foundation Gokey created in honor of his late wife in order to help children and families touched by poverty, sickness, broken homes, and other hardships.
The couple shared:
“We are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given us. It is our desire to see homeless children and families be kept together and lifted back on their feet through the help of Sophia’s Heart. We love and appreciate you all.”
~ Danny & Leyicet
The couple is planning a wedding for late January 2012, and has requested that all wedding gifts be in the form of donations to Sophia’s Heart Foundation. If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
Congratulations to Danny & Leyicet! We wish you all of the best.
How Sony Music’s Restructuring Effects Country Music
Country music fans have been a little worried and confused this week over the announcement of Sony Music’s restructuring of its labels. While no major acts have been dropped, a lot of shuffling has gone on. We have the new artist lists by label here for you to help ease that confusion while the official websites get caught up and switch over. With the removal of Columbia Nashville, Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies were one of the acts switched to a different branch of Sony Music Nashville.
For a full list of how it effected country, click the “read more” button.
How Sony Music's Restructuring Effects Country Music
Country music fans have been a little worried and confused this week over the announcement of Sony Music’s restructuring of its labels. While no major acts have been dropped, a lot of shuffling has gone on. We have the new artist lists by label here for you to help ease that confusion while the official websites get caught up and switch over. With the removal of Columbia Nashville, Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies were one of the acts switched to a different branch of Sony Music Nashville.
For a full list of how it effected country, click the “read more” button.
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Pick Producers for Upcoming CDs
No release dates for their CDs have been set quite yet, but according to AInow.org, American Idol’s Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina have picked producers for their upcoming albums. McCreery has picked Mark Bright for his CD, while Lauren has chosen Byron Gallimore for hers.
Bright has produced albums for artists such as Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Danny Gokey. He is the former CEO of a Christian music label called Word Records.
GAC Announces their CMA Music Fest Booth Signing & Adds Lady A
GAC will be present at this year’s CMA Music Festival, with a booth at the Exhibition Hall. Their booth is #216 and their schedule is as follows: (Please note: artists schedules subject to change!)
