Reba McEntire photo by Russ Harrington, courtesy of the Valory Music Co.
You’ve probably heard of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, a 1929 shooting spree that saw seven people killed in a gruesome, crime-gang related incident in Chicago. You’ve definitely heard of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a whole series of horror films that has more in common with Halloween than Feb. 14.
Reba McEntire once managed to unwittingly tie those two massacres together with an inventive gift to her husband that was… uhm… unusual, to say the least.
It was Valentine’s Day 1989, their first observance of the occasion as a couple. Narvel Blackstock gave her a diamond tennis bracelet. Reba gift-wrapped something for him that was, she thought, a little more practical.
Phil Vassar’s tour through Europe continues on as he hops a plane from Glasgow, Scotland bound for Munich, Germany. Phil and the boys hit the ground running and set off to sample the local fare. In a confusing turn of events they somehow find themselves in the middle of a German restaurant where it appears everyone is speaking … Italian? Hmmm?
Anyway, it all works out in the end as Phil makes his way onstage at one of the local hotspots in Untermeitingen, a small municipality in the German state of Bavaria. For those of you playing “Where in the World is Phil Vassar?” at home, follow this link to see for yourself at Google Maps.
Check out some highlights of Phil’s adventures in Germany:
Joe Don Rooney must have put in some serious travel time this weekend. Rascal Flatts played Thursday in Evansville and Friday in Detroit. Their Saturday show in Dayton, Ohio, was postponed by snow, and he was slated Sunday to attend the Super Bowl. Monday, the band went to work in Los Angeles, beginning a three-day shoot for a new Hershey’s commercial.
Rascal Flatts won’t just appear on camera. They also wrote the jingle for the chocolate company, though it’s tough to identify.
Anyone who’s watched just 10 minutes of CNN or Fox News probably understands Josh Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance” very, very well. It’s great to know what’s going on in the world, but when the bulk of what’s presented is disasters and pessimistic politics, it doesn’t do much for the psyche.
Which is pretty much why Josh cut “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” which implores the listener to move the couch, ignore the “315 channels of nothing but bad news” and cut a rug.
“Why don’t we just have some fun?” Josh said to Entertainment Weekly. “That’s what this record’s all about.”
Carrie Underwood and her Sesame Street character, "Carrie Underworm." Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville & Sesame Street.
I’m happy and I’m proud to be a worm
I can wiggle I can squiggle I can squirm
And I holler every day, “I’m a worm, hip hip horray!”
Yes I’m happy and I’m proud to be a worm
Are these the lyrics to Carrie Underwood’s latest single? Not exactly — but they are the lyrics to Carrie Underworm’s new tune. Five-time Grammy Award winner Carrie will soon appear on America’s longest running children’s television show, Sesame Street, as a specially-created character known as “Carrie Underworm.” Carrie recorded the song, “The Worm Anthem,” specifically for the show. Rolandnote.com reports the episode originally aired on Dec. 28, with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon introducing Ms. Underworm’s performance.
The episode in which “Carrie Underworm” performs is currently slated to re-air February 11, March 17, April 8, and April 26 on PBS. But today, DailyMotion.com posted a sneak peek. Click below to see it! Continue Reading
Wynonna and Naomi Judd arrive on the Red Carpet for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Photographer: Jim Hagans / CMA.
When the Judds performed together for tens of thousands of fans at last summer’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Naomi Judd seemed emotionally overcome by the moment.
It’s been more than 18 years since she retired from touring to battle potentially fatal hepatitis C, and the near-tears expression she displayed as she exchanged glances with people in the crowd suggested she misses the connection. That’s likely a big reason why the Judds are teaming up for a tour this year, though important details such as dates and cities have yet to be unveiled.
Kellie Pickler photo by Tony Baker, courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Music and love have both been hailed as a universal language, but Kellie Pickler discovered there’s one more: tag.
That’s right, the kids game. And Kellie discovered that when her nine-year-old brother, Eric, tagged along at the video shoot for “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You,” which took place in the Dominican Republic.
Phil Vassar wraps up his tour through Ireland with a stop in Belfast then boards a ship bound for Scotland. Once he hits the shoreline, Phil and team board a train heading for Glasgow. Then it’s off to a local music venue, King Tuts, for an intimate live peformance… Don’t miss the latest set of highlights from Phil’s Traveling Circus tour through Europe!
Ever wish you could leave a long, boring meeting, or get your husband to finally take out the trash? Martina McBride’s new single, “Wrong Baby Wrong Baby Wrong” is climbing the charts — and in this week’s episode of Martina Moments, she’s having a little fun with the whole concept of being wrong.
Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Come Sunday, much of the world will be watching the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts battle it out for the NFL’s title at the Super Bowl, though most people’s seats won’t be as good as those of some of country’s biggest stars. Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney will be in the house at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium — as will Carrie Underwood, who sings the national anthem.
The game presents a particular predicament for Kenny. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning hails from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville — Kenny’s home turf — and they became good enough friends that Kenny actually sang at Peyton’s wedding. But Kenny’s also pals with New Orleans coach Sean Payton and has worked out with the Saints before. He and Jimmy were both at the Louisiana Superdome to see New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings in person in the NFC Championship Game.
Colts? Saints? You won’t see Kenny putting his money down on either team.
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