Sep
22
Shania Twain photo by Bryan Bowen Smith, courtesy of UMG Nashville.
Shania Twain became a superstar by writing and singing her own songs. Now she’s likely to become an inspiration by writing her life story.
Shania has signed a deal with Atria Books, affiliated with Simon and Schuster, to publish her autobiography in the spring. She writes about her difficult upbringing in rural Ontario, the deaths of her mother and stepfather, the obstacles she faced during her rise in country music and, according to a press release, “the recent struggles in her personal life.” That suggests that she will provide an account of her healing process after divorcing from songwriter-producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, with whom she wrote her biggest hits, including “Any Man Of Mine,” “You’re Still The One,” “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” and “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?”
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Sep
8
The Judds photo courtesy of Webster PR.
Oprah Winfrey kicks off her 25th season on daytime TV next week, launching what’s billed as her final season.
So who’s among the first week’s guests? Appropriately, the Judds, who are reuniting this fall for what they’re calling their Last Encore Tour.
Wynonna and Naomi are slated for Tuesday’s “Oprah” show, according to The Chicago Tribune, with Wy discussing her loss of a staggering 60 pounds. The edition was taped Sept. 3, according to a tweet from executive producer Sheri Salata, and the Judds talk a bit about what fans can expect with the Last Encore.
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Sep
7
Keith Urban photo by Danny Clinch, courtesy of Capitol Nashville.
A year ago, Keith Urban raised $500,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame when he threw an all-star All For The Hall concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
This year, he’s pitching in again, but it’s not the only thing going on in country music with hall of fame overtones. Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn will be celebrated with a tribute album, fellow Hall of Famer Merle Haggard will receive another rare honor, and five composers — including a former Beatle — are being added to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Here’s a rundown of the hall of fame-related events of note:
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Jun
29
Taylor Swift photo by Amanda Eckard/CMA, courtesy of Erickson PR.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts are among the most powerful celebrities in the world, right alongside Oprah Winfrey, Madonna and U2.
That’s one way to interpret the latest edition of Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100, a ranking that goes beyond finances to provide a full picture of famous people’s star power. The list measures their income as well as their performance in four different media forms — TV/radio, press, the Internet and social media — to provide an overview of the celebrities’ relative place in the pecking order of popularity.
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Apr
8
Shania Twain photo by Bryan Bowen Smith, courtesy of UMG Nashville.
As fans eagerly anticipate the next album from Shania Twain, the superstar has a little something to tide them over while they wait. People.com reports Shania will star on “Why Not? With Shania Twain,” an hour-long series premiering on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. “The show will follow [Twain] as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures,” says a statement from the network.
Shania – who previously avoided the spotlight – has slowly started sharing more of her life with fans. Continue Reading
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Apr
1
Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Kenny Chesney’s made numerous appearances on “The Tonight Show” over the years, but it’s always been as a singer. The formula changes a little April 15 when Kenny shows up to promote a film. He’ll visit with Jay Leno six days prior to the release of his concert film Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D.
“It’s sorta strange to be going on ‘The Tonight Show’ with a movie coming out,” Kenny says. “It’s very different, the idea of showing clips and talking about the experience of making this film. But it’s something we’ re all — me, the band, Joe Thomas the director, all the guys who worked on it — are really proud of, and it’s definitely getting me out of my comfort zone.”
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Feb
23
Brad Paisley photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Last week Brad Paisley made a special appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. During the interview, Jimmy got Brad to spill the beans about a rare, exotic coffee that he and his band keep on their bus. Brad says in the interview that his good friend and former Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton actually recommended he try the coffee. In fact, Brad goes on to say that Oprah has even talked about this particular, aromatic brand of coffee on her show… but I promise you that when you watch the interview clip and hear the dirty details about how this rare brew is made, you’re probably just going to stick with your regular store-bought brand of joe. Continue Reading
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Nov
30
Sugarland photo courtesy of UMG Nashville.
Sugarland, the Country Music Association’s Vocal Duo of the Year, is helping Oprah Winfrey do a two-fer Christmas edition of her show, one of several acts performing live for the first time with another artist.
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush appear Monday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” with Jennifer Hudson. Mary J. Blige duets with Andrea Bocelli, and Tim McGraw shares the stage with Alicia Keys for a version of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).”
It’s the second time this year that Sugarland has been featured on the daytime queen’s show.
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