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Miranda Lambert shares golden rules to marriage
Miranda Lambert has had enough of the tabloid rumors about her marriage to Blake Shelton. In an exclusive interview with US Weekly, which was sent to us, she explains why she’ll always stand by her man, and shares her golden rules to a happy marriage.
Miranda tells the magazine that even with the normal ups and downs of a marriage, divorce is NOT an option for the pair.
Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton cover the new issue of US Weekly.
Here’s her golden rules for a happy marriage:
1) The twosome have promised to not spend more than two weeks apart.
2) They don’t keep secrets. The couple has each other’s phone passwords, so no more snooping!
3) They stay in touch. “We talk at least once a day, and we text a lot,” she says.
4) They plan downtime. “We hang out as best friends,” she tells Us. “Me and Blake have full-on parties by ourselves, listening to music.”
5) He has to please the missus. Lambert made demands for the pair’s L.A. rental home: “I told him he would have to get me a place with a pool and a yard for the dogs, and he did!’
Make sure to pick up a copy of US Weekly when it hits stands nationwide on Friday.
The Band Perry Covers Billboard Magazine
It’s been a whirlwind for years for The Band Perry, and with their forthcoming sophomore album Pioneer hitting stores on April 2, the trio shows no signs of slowing down. They’ve already had a #1 single with the album’s first track “Better Dig Two,” worked with super-producer Rick Rubin, and this week, the band covers Billboard magazine.
Read on for some excerpts from the story and be sure to pick up the issue on newsstands.
On working on the new album: ”Even more than pressure, we felt responsibility to even have the opportunity to record a second album,” Kimberly says, “because the fans making the first record such a success was in itself such a gift. The three of us felt the responsibility to dig as deep as we could, and we definitely dug deep.”
To begin the recording process, we took a road trip out to Malibu, Calif.,” Reid says, “and during that time we wrote a lot of the music along the way, including at the Grand Canyon. We wrote the song ‘Pioneer’ in Santa Fe, N.M.” They eventually made it to Malibu and met with Rubin. “Rick helped us refine the songs,” Reid says.
About working with Rick Rubin: ”Rick also opened up our minds to the spirit behind music,” Kimberly says. “He was a teacher in that area. There were times where we walked into the control room that he had tears in his eyes because the music so moved him.”
See a behind-the-scenes look at the cover shoot and making of the album on Billboard.com, here.
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?
Miranda Lambert Covers February Redbook
Miranda Lambert has never been one to shy away from speaking her mind, and as the cover girl of February’s Redbook Magazine, she does just that. The article tackles every topic from Twitter and insecurities, to “being the bad guy” and her endearingly big-mouthed hubby, Blake Shelton.
And while she may look as tough as gunpowder and lead, Miranda is full of her own insecurities and insists she’s a big ol’ softy:
“I’m insecure about tons of things! I cry onstage once a week, singing ‘The House That Built Me,’ and I always tell the crowd, ‘Don’t tell anyone I was cryin’!’ Or ‘Over You,’ when Blake and I had all that loss in our lives.”
Miranda Lambert & Danica Patrick Cover Country Weekly
Country music superstar Miranda Lambert and her newest gal pal Danica Patrick are covering the latest issue of Country Weekly. The “Fastest Girl In Town” singer is showing off the pair’s distinctive styles from the music video in the issue, as well as sharing behind the scenes details of the video shoot with the magazine. Miranda and Danica met for the first time on-set of the “Four The Record” singer’s latest music video.
Miranda’s latest music video is groundbreaking, and the first interactive music video with its own smart phone app. The application lets fans change the camera angles of the action scenes from the video, and unlock special bonus content for watching the video on their mobile devices.
Miranda sat down with Country Weekly and discussed her new friendship with the NASCAR driver, and the relationship between country music fans and racing fans.
“Fastest Girl In Town” is already in the top 20 at country radio and is quickly rising up the charts. The reining CMA and ACM female vocalist of the year is currently out on the road with her “ON FIRE” tour across the United States and Canada.
Kellie Pickler Covers Maxim Magazine
Country music’s own Kellie Pickler is the leading lady on the cover of Maxim magazine’s special military tribute issue, “Maxim Salutes The Military.” The issue, which hits newsstands on Tuesday, July 31st, features Kellie on the cover and in the centerfold in a 1950′s-style with a modern flare, and an in-depth personal interview on why she loves performing for the troops overseas with her USO Tours. The story, and full photo spread, is live on Maxim.com right now.
In the cover story, Kellie remembers the sacrifices made for her country’s freedom.
“I come from a military family. My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I’ve always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country. It really does take someone special to sacrifice everything. I don’t mean just their lives, either. There are men who are sacrificing the chance to hold their newborn baby!” she says.
The issue will be available on July 31st for the month of August. Check out the cover picture below:
Kelly Clarkson Graces of the Cover of REDBOOK
Duets star Kelly Clarkson graces the cover of REDBOOK’s July cover, on newsstands June 12th. In the interview, Clarkson talks about her experiences on American Idol, her weight loss, and her boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock.
On how she lost the weight:
I do cardio. I run. I strength-train using my own body weight. I don’t like free weights, because I build muscle easily. Really, what I try to instill in my fans is to be healthy and happy. I have no desire to be super-skinny.
On being a mentor on Duets after her experience with American Idol:
I’m going to be completely honest—I had no one looking out for me. They were looking out for the show, and it was horrible. I was 19 years old. I was smart enough to know that it wasn’t about me, but that didn’t make it any easier. I’m all cried out about it, but my first four years, I hated my life; I almost quit a dozen times.
On finally finding happiness:
I know—where’s the kick in the ass? I told my assistant that today. I said, “I’m just waiting for something to blow up.” She said, “No, that’s what happiness is.” I’m like, maybe I’ve never been happy! Because Brandon [Blackstock; her boyfriend] does, he makes me happy.
Photo credit: Matt Jones for REDBOOK
For more photos of Kelly, go to http://www.redbookmag.com/Kelly and pick up the July issue of REDBOOK, on newsstands June 12th!
Kelly Clarkson Talks About Her New Life & Style
Country girl at heart, Kelly Clarkson, graces the cover of the newest edition of Life & Style magazine. In this article, Kelly opens up about her new physique and, buzz worthy, new relationship.
The message Kelly sends to readers … she hasn’t crossed over to the “dark side” and allowed the pressures of celebrity to get to her, forcing her to lose weight. The “Stronger” singer (pun intended) did it for herself! Although, her boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock – Reba McEntire‘s stepson and CEO of Starstruck Management Group (also manager of Blake Shelton) – DOES have a little bit to do with Kelly’s choice to get into better shape.
Kelly told Life & Style, “No one wants to be untoned when you’re dating someone.” However, while Kelly and Brandon do not work out together, they do share the same trainer. “We did that once, and I don’t like huffin’ and puffin’ in front of my man and looking all red and gross and sweaty.”
For more on Kelly and other stars sporting notable body transformations, pick up the newest copy of Life & Style Weekly. And don’t forget to tune into Duets on ABC every Thursday night at 8:00pm EST to see both Kelly and Jennifer Nettles perform with their hand-selected, amateur partners.
Kenny Chesney Covers Men’s Health Magazine
Ever wonder what it takes for Kenny Chesney to maintain his amazing physique? Wonder no more. In the June issue of Men’s Health, Chesney discusses how he prepares for a major tour.
“Growing up in East Tennessee, everything you do revolves around food,” he says. He doesn’t eat many dairy products, hasn’t touched salt in 10 years, hasn’t had bread “in a while.” The country megastar watches what he eats during the week, but allows a “cheat day” on Sunday. Oh, and he can do 300 push-ups in a matter of 10 minutes. All of this for a man who turned 44 on March 26th. Not too shabby.
In addition to eating right and exercising, Chesney has never abused his body with drugs or smoking, but admits to overindulging in alcohol. He adds, “I’ve never abused my body with drugs. I’ve never smoked. But I will say that I’ve probably been overserved a lot. You can’t spend 19 years on the road and not have a few drinks.”
Chesney hits the road in a couple of weeks with Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals on the Brothers of the Sun Tour. The tour opens on June 2nd in Tampa, Florida.
Miranda Lambert’s Sense of “Self”
Miranda Lambert graces the cover of “Self” magazine this month, and she is holding nothing back. From body image to marriage, nothing is off limits for this country music superstar!
