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Video Picks Of The Week: December 30, 2011

Jeanna D. — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:17:47 +0000

Hello friends…

We hope that you all had a great holiday!

We are returning to our regularly scheduled programming with our “Video Picks of the Week.”

Music Video

This week’s music video is the Pistol Annie‘s hit first single, “Hell on Heels.” The Annies sure were a surprise this year, but what an awesome surprise they were. “Hell on Heels” is one of my favorite songs of the year and Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley, and Ashley Monroe’s voices blend so well together. They are the perfect country trio.

Live Performance

This week’s live performance pick is Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson performing their cross-over mega hit “Don’t You Wanna Stay” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “Don’t You Wanna Stay” was definitely one of the biggest and best songs of 2011 as well as one of my favorites. Aldean and Clarkson made great duet partners, and the song earned them a nomination for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” at the upcoming 54th Grammy Awards.

Cover Song

Taylor Swift is pretty much unstoppable. She had another huge year and wrapped up her widely successful “Speak Now World Tour.” As you probably know, Swift performed a cover song by a hometown artist in most cities along the tour run. When she stopped in Philly, she did a mash-up of Pink’s “Who Knew” and TLC’s “Unpretty.” It was one of my favorites from the whole tour. What was your favorite? Thank-you to Taylor’s fan for sharing the concert videos.

Have a happy and safe New Year!

2011 CMT Artists Of The Year Performers & Presenters

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:30:19 +0000

CMT has announced the performers and presenters for their 90-minute Artists Of The Year special airing on CMT on December 13th. The special will honor Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley on December 13 at 9 pm EST. It will be taped at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Special performers and presenters announced for the special include the All-American Rejects, The Avett Brothers, Ellen DeGeneres, Gavin Degraw, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, Chef Stephanie Izard, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Miranda Lambert, Matthew McConaughey, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Joe Walsh, and Hank Williams Jr. Addtional appearances may be announced in the coming days.

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Stops By The Ellen Show

Lydia Picknell — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:22:53 +0000

Taylor Swift was the latest country star to stop by the always-funny Ellen DeGeneres show yesterday. She was promoting her new fragrance “Wonderstruck,” but Ellen put her in the hot seat and grilled her on her relationship status, being named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year and a few other things going on in her life right now. Watch the video below:

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Scotty McCreery Has Been Taking Over Your Television

Jeanna D. — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:53:34 +0000

American Idol, Scotty McCreery, has been everywhere lately. After a whirlwind summer traveling the country on the American Idol Tour and working on his record, McCreery is not slowing down. He has been doing the promo run this week in support of his debut album, Clear As Day, which dropped yesterday. He performed on The Today Show, Live With Regis & Kelly, and had his own GAC Special entitled Introducing: Scotty McCreery.

And the television appearances continue for the young singer. Later, McCreery will be stopping by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. He will also be on The Ellen Degeneres Show this Friday, October 7.

McCreery’s new album is available now. Make sure you check it out!

Watch the video below of Scotty performing his single, “The Trouble With Girls” on Live With Regis & Kelly yesterday: