Brad Paisley’s announced the first leg of his ‘Beat This Summer’ tour.’ It kicks off May 9 and will hit over 29 cities in the US and Canada. Chris Young and Lee Brice will open and $1 from each ticket will help needy communities in Haiti.
Keith Urban Says Girl Will Win 'Idol’
Keith Urban ‘American Idol’ judge Keith Urban says from what he’s seen so far, he thinks a girl will win this year. The Top 20 will be determined tonight then live voting starts next week.
Jake Owen Gets Starstruck by a Legend
When Jake Owen played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, he got to meet Clint Eastwood. He impressed Clint because he had jazz singer Chet Baker on his iPod and before he knew it Clint started singing with him. Jake said it was a moment he’ll never forget.
Faith Hill Homecoming Queen
I found out in high school Faith Hill was homecoming queen and class president. She was also voted most talented, most popular and most dependable.
Happy36th birthday
Happy 36th birthday to Jason Aldean today.
Brantley Gilbert Has a Quirk
Finally - Brantley Gilbert has a quirk that’s now become a habit. In the shower he always has to start with his left arm then he moves to his left arm pit.
I saw a picture of Carrie Fisher this morning and I did not recognize her. She lost some weight and looked terrific in photos after that but now she has "had some work done" and looks NOTHING like herself anymore. It makes me wonder when enough is enough?
Carrie is not the first one to go under the knife to look younger. Dolly, Tanya Tucker, Marie Osmond, Carole Burnette, Reba and many, many more. The problem is, when do you say enough? When it makes you nearly un-recognizable! Tanya Tucker's surgeon made her look like someone else entirely. Dolly has had one too many now but she has a really talented surgeon for sure!! Reba has had some work done but still looks like herself so now is the time for her to say STOP! And some I will not mention (Kenny Rogers) just look like clowns!
Then there are the lovely women who have let themselves age gracefully. Diane Keaton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Loretta Lynn, Meryl Streep, Martina McBride and others. I cannot begin to imagine the pressure the women in Hollywood feel when they want a role meant for a woman of 30 and they are 50. Shaving a few years off your face can mean losing the face you, and everyone else, knows. And there is a point when they can't add any more soft focus without being completely blurry, when you have to face it...you are aging.
So, no matter what age you are, I recommend laughing. Laugh at yourself, laugh with others, laugh at the ridiculous, laugh with your kids, husband, parents and friends. I plan to be one of those ladies with grey hair and lots of laugh lines...like Lily Tomlin!
I'm the proud owner of a pair of BOOT CAMPAIGN boots. There are several ways for you to get involved... here's one. :)
For the third straight year, Granger Smith is walking 100 miles in combat BOOTS! Since 2011, Granger has logged 200 miles in his boots - his way of paying tribute to all those serving our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Because of his passion for our troops, Granger even wrote and recorded a successful song dedicated to our military men and women called, "That's What I Do With It.”
All funds raised through the Boot Walk will benefit the Boot Campaign, a national 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to showing tangible appreciation of our active military, raising awareness of the challenges they face upon return and supporting their transition home.
On April 7, 2013 Granger Smith will begin a 100-mile journey in Austin, TX that will lead him to Fort Hood. His journey of gratitude will culminate on April 11, 2013 where he will perform a concert.
Since 2011, Granger has logged 200 miles in his BOOTS, his way of paying tribute to all those serving our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through the 2nd Annual Boot Walk in 2012, Granger Smith raised more than $15,000 in support funds for the Boot Campaign's five initiatives: Jobs, Housing, Wellness, Family Support and Urgent Assistance. For the 3rd Annual Boot Walk, Granger has set a goal of raising $20,000 for the Boot Campaign.
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Wynonna and Kellie Pickler are on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this season. Kellie’s grandpa was the one who wanted her to do it and she’ll be partnered with Julianne Hough’s brother Derek.
Wynonna and Kellie Picker Dance for Charity This Season
Wynonna and Kellie Pickler are on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this season. Kellie’s grandpa was the one who wanted her to do it and she’ll be partnered with Julianne Hough’s brother Derek.
It Was All Faked
A new tell-all book by Louisa Jepson confirms what I said weeks ago, that Taylor Swift and Harry Styles relationship was fake. His team “went to great lengths to put them together because she’s such a huge star and anytime Taylor dates a new guy she gets a flurry of media attention.”
Joe Don and Jay Put Their Homes For Sale
Rascal Flats Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have recently put their homes on the market. Jay’s asking nearly 1.6 million for their 8,554 sq ft home on 5 acres. Joe Don’s comes with five fireplaces, a media room and a beauty salon, all for nearly 1.7 million.
Jason Aldean Up Late Tonight
Tonight on the new NBC series, ‘Nashville,’ there are cameos from Kip Moore, Vince Gill and Pam Tillis then Jason Aldean’s on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.’
Sara Evans is Someones Secret Crush
Jake Owen reveals his celebrity crush is Sara Evans.
Finally - I found out Kenny Chesney has a new favorite thing and it’s pricy - 1,000-thread-count sheets. Kenny says, "now I’m spoiled – they’re even on my bus.”
Wynonna and Kellie Picker Dance for Charity This Season
Wynonna and Kellie Pickler are on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this season. Kellie’s grandpa was the one who wanted her to do it and she’ll be partnered with Julianne Hough’s brother Derek.
It Was All Faked
A new tell-all book by Louisa Jepson confirms what I said weeks ago, that Taylor Swift and Harry Styles relationship was fake. His team “went to great lengths to put them together because she’s such a huge star and anytime Taylor dates a new guy she gets a flurry of media attention.”
Joe Don and Jay Put Their Homes For Sale
Rascal Flats Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have recently put their homes on the market. Jay’s asking nearly 1.6 million for their 8,554 sq ft home on 5 acres. Joe Don’s comes with five fireplaces, a media room and a beauty salon, all for nearly 1.7 million.
Jason Aldean Up Late Tonight
Tonight on the new NBC series, ‘Nashville,’ there are cameos from Kip Moore, Vince Gill and Pam Tillis then Jason Aldean’s on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.’
Sara Evans is Someones Secret Crush
Jake Owen reveals his celebrity crush is Sara Evans.
Finally - I found out Kenny Chesney has a new favorite thing and it’s pricy - 1,000-thread-count sheets. Kenny says, "now I’m spoiled – they’re even on my bus.”
The "Great Depression" generation (my mother's) have very interesting characteristics. Mike and I keep running into them with her and sometimes they are a little difficult to understand. I know where it comes from, years of making do with very little, making things last, fixing things that are broken, and figuring out how to fix a meal with what you have in the house because you can't go to the store. She was born in Oklahoma in 1935 and her family left their farm there during the Dust Bowl. She is familiar with doing without.
My mother's late husband, who came here from Germany in 1939, could never understand why she insisted on having a second refrigerator and freezer in the basement. He could never understand her need to always have extra food on hand "just in case". She still does.
And we Baby Boomers who have grown up in an "everything is disposable" culture get frustrated with her because she wants to hold on to an old chair that has been re-upholstered several times, or old end tables that are no longer in style and need a lot of work and refinishing. And, quite frankly, it is faster and easier to buy new than it is to refinish or re-upholster.
So we will help her give some things we are replacing at the house to charity. Which is how I got ALL the furniture for my first apartment! And I refinished and upholstered and made that $20 chair look new. So I guess we can call it "passing it forward"!
GeorgeStrait gets a big honor tonight - the Career Achievement Award at the Country Radio Hall of Fame ceremony in Nashville.
George turns 61 May 18 and he’s hoping his new single, ‘Give It All We Got Tonight’ will become the 60th #1 of his career while he’s still 60.
GeorgeStrait Gets Big Honor Tonight in Music City
Kenny Chesney Worth 19 Million
Billboard’s ‘Top 40 Money Makers’ list is out and Kenny Chesney was the top country star and 5th on the list making just over $19 million in 2012. Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Lady A and Brad Paisley all beat Taylor Swift who came in at #16.
Trisha Yearwood Stars Season 3 of Cooking Show
Not only is Trisha Yearwood working on a new book and new music, she’s gearing up for season three of her Food Network show. As for her husband, Garth loves to cook and his latest creation is a taco pizza. He uses salsa for the red sauce, adds refried beans and shredded cheese on a crust then cooks that. After it’s done he tops it with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Mindy McCready Funeral Today
I hear Mindy McCready's private funeral is today at Crossroads Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Early next month there will be a memorial service for her in Nashville.
Martina May Have Lost Record Label
Finally – rumor has it Martina may have parted ways with her label of two years, Republic. She’s still listed on their roster but friends in the business say she no longer has a record deal. Martina's last #1 was 'Blessed' in 2001.
Mike spent all day Saturday taking the concealed handgun license class. Thank God! Am I glad because I will feel safer now that he can have a gun with him at all times? No. Let me take you back to last week...
We were doing our regular shopping at Wal Mart. Mike got out of the truck with his phone in his hands "checking the scores" he says. I kind of guided him through the parking lot as he stared at his phone. Then, when we got to the entrance, I tripped. My boot heel caught on something and I went flying. I would have landed on my face and REALLY hurt myself if a stranger hadn't caught me and kept me from falling.
Mike never looked up from his phone! He absently said, "Sorry honey" but he never looked up! I said, "Just glad you didn't drop your phone sweetie!" Sure it was snarky but I was really upset!
One of the first things they were taught in this all-day class on Saturday was to NEVER walk through a parking lot looking at your phone!! It just makes you a target. You have to be aware of everything and everyone in all situations. I just want him to be aware of me falling on my ass in the parking lot! I feel safer already.
The partial list of contestants for the new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ has been leaked and it includes two country singers - Wynonna and Kellie Picker. A rep for the show won’t confirm this saying instead the cast will be revealed tomorrow on ‘Good Morning America.’
Wynonna and Kelli Picker on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Kelly Clarkson Traces Her Roots
When NBC cancelled that show about family trees, ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ TLC picked it up and there will be new episodes soon. I hear Kelly Clarkson’s filming her show right now.
Why Justin Moore Says Trace Adkins is a Monster
Justin Moore told me when he opened for Trace Adkins a few years ago he was amazed at how huge he is. Justin’s 5’6” and he said Trace looked like a monster to him!
Braid Paisley Brings Drinking Water to Haitian Villages
Brad Paisley’s in Haiti now getting water systems to various cities so people can have water to drink. They’re big galvanized drums with what he calls a "hillbilly" water pump attached.
Willie Nelson is Saving Horses Lives
Willie Nelson is fostering four horses for the rescue Habitat for Horses at his ranch in Luck, Texas and they’re ready to be adopted. Their fee is only $600 and to find out more, head to habitatforhorses.org
Shawna From Thompson Square Celebrates Today
Shawna from Thompson Square is 35 today.
Reba's First Childhood Memory is Unforgettable
Finally – Reba says her 1st childhood memory was at 3 years old. She drank some coffee then promptly threw up.
It has been YEARS since Mike and I have watched the Oscars. We are not crazy about Hollywood and think most actors live in a bubble that has nothing to do with real life. However, we watched last night just to see how Seth MacFarlane did. And we were not disappointed!
The whole bit with the sock puppets doing "Flight" was hilarious. We were in tears! And the "We Saw Your Boobs" song was great! Loved the camera cuts to see how the actresses who are mentioned in the song reacted! Sure he made some questionable jokes. He writes "Family Guy"! Did you expect tasteful? Seth was actually more careful than I would have expected but I imagine the director had something to do with that!
There were awkward moments, as there always are. And the acceptance speeches were long, dull, and did I mention long? The stats show that in the 60's the acceptance speeches were an average of :40 seconds long. Last night they averaged over 2 minutes! We loved the shark music (theme from Jaws) as the warning to wrap it up! Clever AND funny!
What amazes both of us every year is that the big country music award shows like the CMA's and ACM's ALWAYS end right on time. The Oscars NEVER do! I think it all comes down to manners. Country people understand your time is valuable. Hollywood people think they are valuable. And that why we are in Country radio!
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