The American Idol XIII Top 8 RESULTS air tonight at 9:00/8c PM FOX. Daughtry performs.
Phillip Phillips will perform his single “Raging Fire” on The Ellen Degeneres Show on April 22 and Good Morning America May 20th! via PlayIga
Rucker, Daughtry will sing anthem at Final Four – ARLINGTON, Texas — Award-winning country singer-songwriter Darius Rucker and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Daughtry will perform the national anthem at the NCAA Final Four. Daughtry will perform before Saturday’s games. He will be backed by the Fort McHenry drum and fife corps in celebration of the 200th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” – Read more at Associated Press
The Swon Brothers Set To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut On April 12 – Arista Nashville duo The Swon Brothers have graced stages across the world and in front of millions during their stint on NBC’s “The Voice.” On April 12th they will, for the first time, set foot on Country music’s most revered stage as they make their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Brothers Zach and Colton will perform their debut single, “Later On,” which broke the Country Aircheck record for most opening-week radio adds of any debut single in the publication’s history and is sitting at #33 this week on that chart and #31 on the Billboard chart. – Read more at Countrymusicrocks.net
Jessica Meuse on her Original Song
Jessica dishes backstage at American Idol on her original song “Blue Eyed Lie” She threw out the first arrangement because she felt it was too “poppy.” We threw some dirt on it, she said.
Carrie Underwood’s Trainer Dishes on the Singer’s Favorite Workout Moves: She Loves the Cherry Picker! – With the ACM Awards this weekend, it’s no surprise that plenty of our favorite country stars, like Carrie Underwood, are hitting the gym hard to look their absolute best on the red carpet. In fact, Underwood’s trusted trainer, Erin Oprea, was so proud of her star client that she posted a candid shot of the singer killing it at the gym this morning, inspiring us all to tone up this season. Just look at those muscles! We tapped the fitness expert, who owns a personal training business in Tennessee, to get the scoop on Carrie’s killer workouts. – Read more at EOnline
Cassadee Pope Comments on Rumors ‘The Voice’ Is Rigged – “I think that’s a rumor, or maybe they messed with the contracts since I’ve been on, but I definitely didn’t see that with mine. You do have to sign a contract though,” she tells Connecticut radio station 92.5. “If there’s anything crazy that happens, I didn’t see it,” she continues. “And I didn’t really hear anything, ’cause rumors get around so quickly. It’s like high school when you do one of those shows. But they’re so, so honest, and really, really raw. They care about us, and treat us like respected artists, so I can’t say enough good things about that show.” – Read more at The Boot
Rachel Frederickson: I Gained 20 Pounds After Shocking ‘Loser’ Finale – Many people thought she lost way too much weight and that it wasn’t healthy, however, Rachel has announced that she actually gained 20 pounds since the show — and she believes that she is at her “perfect weight.” To keep her 125 pound “ideal weight,” Rachel has been exercising and eating healthy. – Read more at Hollywood Life
