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VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson World Premieres “Tie It Up” at CMA Fest
As we posted yesterday, Kelly Clarkson took the stage at LP Field last night during CMA Fest to world premiere her new single “Tie It Up.” The single art shows her coyly tied to a male companion, while wearing a bridal gown and veil, her real engagement ring on display. On the track, Clarkson mixes her typical powerhouse bluesy rock voice with cute lyrics about tying the knot. The song was written by Kelly Clarkson, Ashley Arrison, Shane McAnally & Josh Osborne.
Give a listen to the song below and let us know what you think! (Personally, we enjoy the “Woo”-s on the chorus!)
Carrie Underwood Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member
Carrie Underwood celebrated a career milestone last night with her five-year anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry honored Underwood last night with a video presentation highlighting her incredible five-year run.
Underwood said, “It’s so hard to believe it’s been five years, but what an amazing five years it has been. Just watching that video, I was getting a little teary-eyed, thinking about how I felt when all of that was happening. And I still feel that blessed and that honored to be on this stage.”
As a token of the event, the Grammy Winner was presented with a commemorative print by Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher. He said, “You have far surpassed the high expectations we had when we brought you into the family, and we know it is going to continue into the future. You are not only so good for country music, you are so good for the Grand Ole Opry, and you are so good for America. We appreciate all that you do.”
Underwood will return to the Opry stage on July 5 & 6, 2013.
Photos by Joel Dennis.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals New Country Single Title & Cover Art
Riding on the success and acclaim of “Don’t Rush,” country music’s favorite adopted pop star, Kelly Clarkson, took to Twitter today to reveal the title and cover art for her new single, “Tie It Up.” Although not much is known about the track (yet), Clarkson will be premiering it at LP Field tonight during her set at CMA Fest.
The cover features Clarkson in a wedding dress and veil, her hand tied to someone else’s. Just a hunch, but we’re thinking this tune has a little something to do with her rumored October wedding to fiance Brandon Blackstock. Stay tuned for more!
Darius Rucker not invited to CMA Fest
Here’s some news that might be surprising to country fans. Darius Rucker won’t be appearing at CMA Fest this year… because he wasn’t invited. Fans looking to catch a performance from the Hootie & The Blowfish frontman are in luck: he’ll be performing at the CMT Awards this year during CMA Fest week, and he’ll also be holding his annual St. Jude’s benefit show at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 3rd. His “Darius Rucker & Friends” concert is sold out.
The Grand Ole Opry member let fans know himself that he wasn’t invited this year via Twitter:
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@TES112980:@dariusrucker Are you going to be at CMA Fest this year?” Not invited
Darius is currently promoting his latest single “Wagon Wheel,” from his new album “True Believers” which is now available at both digital and physical retailers.
Are you disappointed to find out Darius wasn’t invited to be part of CMA Fest this year?
Little Big Town to host CMA Music Festival Special
Rising star country group Little Big Town have a pretty big job ahead of them. They’ll be the hosts for this year’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock television special on ABC. There is no exact airtime or airdate for the special, but it will be aired on ABC this August.
The television special features live performances recorded at this year’s CMA Fest by the top names in the industry in front of thousands of fans at LP Field in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Watch the video announcement of this year’s hosts below. Are you going this year?
Fan Fair X to debut at CMA Fest this year!
Things are getting just a little more exciting for country music fans heading to Nashville this year for the world’s biggest country music festival. CMA Fan Fest announced yesterday the addition of brand new features, including Fan Fair X, in the brand new Convention Center during the annual event from Thursday, June 6th until Sunday, June 9th.
Fan Fair X will be the new home for artist autograph signings, exhibits, live broadcasts, a marketplace, and the lifestyle home for country fans during the festival.
CEO Steve Moore shared:
“The relationship between our artists and the fans is at the very heart of what this event was founded on, and we continue to embrace that legacy with Fan Fair X. By moving to the Music City Center, we are able to provide more opportunities and activities to enhance this treasured experience for the fans.”
Country superstars Lady Antebellum are the first announced acts for Fan Fair X. They’ll perform the special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6th. Hillary Scott said:
“I’m looking forward to being in the new Music City Center. We’re really excited to be given the opportunity to merge our ‘PING PONG & SONGS’ event with Music Fest and this new fan experience CMA is creating. Now that fans from all over the country will be able to play ping pong against us, Charles and Dave are going to have to brush up on their skills! All the money we raise at our booth will go to LADYAID – it’s going to be so fun for us and for the fans!”
Are you excited for CMA Fan Fest this year? Did you get your tickets yet? Who else do you want to see added to the Fan Fair X lineup?
CMA Music Festival Adds Artists to 2013 Lineup
Nashville’s yearly CMA Music Festival has just added more fabulous country stars to this year’s lineup at LP Field! Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band are the artists just announced, adding to previous lineup of Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town.
“We have an amazing lineup of talent for this year’s Festival,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “I know our fans will be entertained and enthralled to see our annual family reunion of the best and brightest performers in the industry.”
This years fest will take place on June 6-9 in downtown Nashville, TN. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000, or 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices range from $135 – $350 plus fees.
More artists will be announced soon…stay tuned for details! More info can be found over at cmaworld.com.
Carrie Underwood covers Allure Magazine
Country’s very own superstar Carrie Underwood is the latest cover girl for Allure magazine. The issue, which hits newsstands on Tuesday, January 22nd, Carrie talks about her stance on gay marriage and why she’s in support of the controversial topic, her stage outfits, and her views on family. It should be a must-read for any Carrie fan! We’re totally in support of Carrie standing up for what she believes in.
Carrie Underwood covers Allure Magazine.
In other Carrie news, as we reported on Twitter last night, she is once again the first confirmed artist for this year’s CMA Fest in Nashville. The official announcement should come within a few days, but yes fans, it’s real! Will you be going? What other artists do you want to see added to the line-up this year?
Luke Bryan is NYC Bound
Capitol Nashville’s Luke Bryan is one busy guy next week. He’s heading off to New York City for multiple national television appearances. On Wednesday, September 5th he’ll perform his brand new single “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The show airs at 12:37 am EST on NBC. Luke will then head over to Good Morning America on Thursday, September 6th. We don’t have an exact time for his appearance on the popular morning talk show, but it kicks off at 7 am EST.
Alongside his upcoming Farm Tour 2012 and his new single, Luke will also be promoting ABC’s CMA Fest special. He serves as co-host to this year’s event alongside The Band Perry‘s Kimberly. The special airs on ABC on September 17th at 9 pm EST.
AUDIO: Miranda Lambert Backstage At CMA Fest
Country music’s firecracker Miranda Lambert made a quick stop backstage at the 2012 CMA Music Festival to answer a few questions before hitting the stage later that night. Miranda, who was feeling pretty sick all day, still found time to meet with the press backstage. Listen to the clips of her interview below:
Miranda, as you might notice from her voice in our clips, was forced to have the Pistol Annies and Raelynn fill in last minute for her at her fanclub party during CMA Fest, apologizes to the media and her fans for being sick. She has a pretty good idea why she was feeling under the weather, and where she got it from:
Check out more of the Miranda interview below:
