GLOBAL SUPERSTAR NICKI MINAJ IS SET TO OPEN THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” – dick clark productions and ABC today announced that multi-platinum artist Nicki Minaj will open the “2017 Billboard Music Awards“ with an epic 9-minute performance featuring special guests Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo and David Guetta. 2017 marks the fourth appearance for Minaj on the Billboard Music Awards stage, as well as her first television performance since breaking Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for Female Artist charting the most songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Ludacris and Vanessa Hudgens will host the “2017 Billboard Music Awards along with previously announced performers on the broadcast Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Drake, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and 2017 Billboard Music Awards ICON Award recipient, Cher. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE on both coasts from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC. – via dc productions press release
Carrie Underwood to be inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame – Carrie Underwood will be among this year’s inductees to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the organization announced Thursday. The Checotah native won the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005 and has received dozens of awards, including seven Grammy awards. The 2017 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honorees are: Justice Tom Colbert; Congressman Tom Cole, Moore; Bob Funk, Piedmont; Shannon Miller, Edmond; Phil Parduhn, Edmond; Hal Smith, Ardmore; and Underwood. Those who will be honored posthumously are Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, Chickasha; and Sequoyah, of the Cherokee Nation. The 2017 Class will be formally inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Nov. 16, in Oklahoma City. – Read more at TulsaWorld.com
David Archuleta and Kimberley Locke Reveal Their Thoughts on the ‘American Idol’ Reboot – Archuleta, who was the runner-up on the show in 2007 when David Cook was crowned the season 6 winner, told Us that he hopes the new judges and producers will focus on talent more so than those cringeworthy auditions. “I know I’m sappy, but I think it would be nice to put more emphasis on the good talent … it’s not just we’re going to make fun of you, that always hurts me to watch,” the “Up All Night” singer, 26, shared. “I think it’s super sad, playing with people’s emotions. I think Idol could do without it. They can get millions of people watching without having to humiliate people.” – Read more at US Magazine
Randy Travis Congratulates The Voice finalist Lauren Duski
Congratulations to #TheVoice finalist @LaurenDuski ! You’ve always been such an incredible talent! #TeamBlake
— randytravis (@randytravis) May 19, 2017
Adam Lambert Attends the ASCAP Pop Awards
All eyes on @adamlambert at the #ascappop #redcarpet #smolder https://t.co/aZFExRXen3 pic.twitter.com/PAehXTUwrj
— ASCAP (@ASCAP) May 19, 2017
Scotty McCreery brings country sounds and stage swagger to Macon – “Releasing this song felt sweeter than other singles I’ve released in the past. It took a long time — longer than usual to make it happen — almost two years since it was written,” he said. “It’s definitely my favorite song I’ve ever written and has always had this awesome special reaction whenever I’ve performed it live.” – Read more at Macon.com
Concert Tip & Interview: Haley Reinhart at Moods, 27.05.2017 – How would you describe your music to someone who doesn’t know you yet? I usually go with Retro-soul-pop. In my eyes, these three genres breed endless possibility… I come from a rock n roll background, so that is always present, along with my own soulful twist. I also love singing jazz. So when folks come to one of my shows, they can expect a wide array of music unfolding like a story book. Being “discovered” by a casting show – in your eyes, is this a curse or blessing? [American] Idol will always be much more of a blessing than a curse. Sometimes it takes longer for people to realize what I’m truly capable of & understand that I’m a serious artist with a clear vision. Aside from that, it has completely broadened my horizons. It’s given me a platform and a fan base that I am forever grateful for and working to grow and expand. – Read more at Loads of Music.com
