Keepin' it Country Media & Radio » Colton Dixon http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com an independent country music site on the rise Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CMT Music Awards Presenters Announced http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/2012/06/cmt-music-awards-presenters/ http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/2012/06/cmt-music-awards-presenters/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:27:52 +0000 Tia http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/?p=19425 Related posts:
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]]> With only two days remaining until the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Nashville is brimming with excitement in anticipation of the big night.

Today, a list of presenters were announced for Wednesday’s show. The list includes: Jason Aldean, Sara Evans, Ronnie Dunn, Alan Jackson, Jake Owen, and Kellie Pickler. Previously-announced performers The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan will also be on hand to present awards.

Several other presenters comprise the list, such as American Idol finalists Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine, CMT hosts Tom Arnold and Steve Austin, 2012 Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Twilight star Ashley Greene, Tony Hawk, Denise Richards, Dax Shepard and Jordin Sparks.

The show will feature performances from some of the best in country music: Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Hank Williams Jr. and Zac Brown Band.

The show, hosted by Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena June 6th at 8PM EST on CMT and CMT.com.

We will be at the show, so be sure to check back with us as Keepin’ It Country will be up-to-date on everything related to the Awards and CMA Fest!

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]]> http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/2012/06/cmt-music-awards-presenters/feed/ 0 “American Idol” Top 8: Skylar Laine http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/2012/04/american-idol-top-8-skylar-laine/ http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/2012/04/american-idol-top-8-skylar-laine/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:46:12 +0000 Jeanna D. http://www.keepinitcountryblog.com/?p=14644 Related posts:
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]]> Last night was 80′s theme night on American Idol. Skylar Laine closed out the show with a fantastic rendition of Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

The judges praised her performance and were impressed with Skylar’s vocal range. They even gave her a standing ovation… her first one on the Idol stage.

I have been a fan of Skylar since day one. I think she is so talented. We know she is a top-notched performer with a great country voice, but I was so glad that she displayed her full vocal ability this week as well.

Judge, Jennifer Lopez, was brought to tears and so was I.

Skylar also sang a duet with fellow contestant, Colton Dixon. The pair took on Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton‘s “Islands In The Stream.”

Watch American Idol tonight to find out this week’s results. Good luck, Skylar! I’m rooting for you.

Check out the video of Skylar’s performance:

 

Continue reading to check out the video of Skylar and Colton’s duet…

Skylar and Colton’s duet:

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