Listen to an unreleased Michael Sarver track called “Carry the Torch” at AINow.org
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ABC Goes Country for November
“ROAD TO THE CMA AWARDS” (Check local listings for exacts airdates/times in your city) – “Road to the CMA Awards” is a half-hour special airing on local ABC affiliates. It provides a fascinating sneak peek at “Country Music’s Biggest Night.” Packed with artist interviews and highlights from past CMA Awards, it features Trace Adkins, Danny Gokey, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Reba, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
Wed Nov. 3 – In The Spotlight With Robin Roberts featuring Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler
Wed. November 10 – The CMA Awards, co-hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, Danny Gokey on the red carpet, Kellie Pickler presenter and a performance from Carrie.
Read more at Broadway World
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Behind the Scenes of the American Music Awards Vlog #1 – Featuring red carpet co-host Danny Gokey
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Lee DeWyze Walmart Soundcheck set via guitarist @ChrisWrate. Lee and his band filmed 5 songs and an interview today. The set will debut mid-November.
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Keating brings Biden, Kennedy, Magnus to campaign
Democrat Bill Keating is bringing in some well-known figures to support his campaign for Congress.
Vice President Joe Biden, Vicki Kennedy and American Idol contestant Siobhan Magnus of Marstons Mills will all appear in support of Keating at a rally Saturday morning in Quincy.
The Keating campaign issued a statement Thursday afternoon saying the rally will be held outdoors at the Tirrell Room on Quarry Street in Quincy at 10 a.m. and will move inside in case of rain.
via Wicked Local
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Listen to Fourplay’s “Love TKO” featuring guest vocals by Ruben Studdard
Download “Love TKO” on iTunes –> Love TKO – Let’s Touch the Sky
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David Cook has been doing some redirecting on his twitter page
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Paula Abdul preps for her new CBS show, laments the loss of the original ‘Idol’ family
While Abdul touted the additions as “seasoned entertainers” and asked “the heavens above” to supply them with the same amount of fun she had, she was also quick note the loss in what had made “Idol” special.
“It’s a completely different show now, ” she said. “But, you know, change is necessary at times. It’s really difficult to try to duplicate lightning in a bottle with the chemistry that just worked with Randy, Simon and myself. We’re the original family. I’m glad Randy is there at the helm and that Ryan’s there. There needs to be some of that familiarity there. But it’s not the same.”
Asked whether she might reunite with Simon Cowell on his U.S. version of “The X-Factor” in 2011, Abdul was coy:
“Right now my concentration is solely on this show … and my Chihuahuas. It’s extremely difficult to think about anything other than ‘Live to Dance’ … at this moment.”
Read more at the LA Times
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Audrina Patridge’s Mom Apologizes For Videotaped Tirade
“I am sincerely sorry for the negative things I said in the heat of the moment, ” Lynn said.
She added that her comments came from a place of deep love for her daughter and were said while she was still in shock from Audrina’s surprise elimination from Dancing with the Stars.
“As a mother, there is no pain in this world like seeing your children upset. I am so proud of my daughter and all she has accomplished on Dancing with the Stars. I was extremely emotional after her elimination–it just came as such a shock. I want to apologize for offending anyone.”
Read more at Radar Online
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New Music Video from Sons of Sylvia (Carrie Underwood openers and Winners of Next Great American Band
Sons of Sylvia – I’ll Know You
