Aug
13
Lady Antebellum photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.
On October 1, Lady Antebellum will make their debut appearance on the long-running late-night comedy series, Saturday Night Live. The show will be hosted by actress Melissa McCarthy, who will be making her debut appearance as host. McCarthy currently stars in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, for which she recently earned her first Emmy Award nomination. She also appeared in this summer’s box office blockbuster Bridesmaids alongside SNL’s Kristen Wiig.
Watch Lady A and Colt Ford‘s parody of Jason Aldean‘s “Dirt Road Anthem” >>
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Nov
24
Lady Antebellum photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? On GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown, our gratitude includes an appreciation for all the country stars who’ve embraced the show, and in this weekend’s edition, the countdown will feature some of the best interview clips with Nan Kelley and Suzanne Alexander from 2010, including guest visits from the likes of Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Jeff Bridges and Reba McEntire.
It’s been a big year for many of the guests in the highlights episode. Trace Adkins released his first album after joining Toby Keith’s record company, Little Big Town snared a No. 1 country album, Blake Shelton picked up his first-ever Country Music Association awards and Taylor Swift sold 1 million copies of her new album in a single week.
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Oct
15
Reba McEntire photo by Russ Harrington, courtesy of the Valory Music Co.
Every year just before the CMA Awards, artists and their labels send out e-mails to CMA members, campaigning for votes. Reba McEntire‘s label, The Valory Music Co. is having a little fun with this year’s shilling. Check out the video — starring “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kenan Thompson — by clicking on the photo below! Continue Reading
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Nov
9
November 7, 2009 - Taylor Swift pulled double duty as both the host and musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL). Taylor is pictured with cast members Kristin Wiig and Bill Hader in the "Hollywood Dish" skit. Photo coutesy of NBC Entertainment, photo credit: Dana Edelson.
Taylor Swift more than held her own last Saturday night when she hosted
Saturday Night Live (and also performed). Highlights of the night included her opening monologue, in which she sang a song that name-checked her ex, Joe Jonas, and her rumored current beau, Taylor Lautner from the “Twilight” movie franchise (as well as Taylor’s co-star in the upcoming movie, “Valentine”).
Taylor also displayed her comedy skills in the “Firelight” skit, a “Twilight” spoof; in a driving public service announcement; and as Kate Gosselin in “The View” sketch. After the show, she hung out with cast memeber Jason Sudeikis, talking about the whole experience. Continue Reading
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Nov
6
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 140 -- Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Swift, Jimmy Fallon -- NBC Photo: Dana Edelson
You’ve probably heard by now, Taylor Swift is set to pull double duty as both the host and musical guest this weekend on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL). Taylor joins a short list of superstars including Sting, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake that have filled both shoes on the show. The last time a female country artist was tapped to both host and perform was Dolly Parton, 20 years ago.
Last Monday night, Taylor made a special guest appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and got some great advice from the SNL vet. Continue Reading
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