David Archuleta and Studio C to perform at RootsTech 2015 – SALT LAKE CITY — “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta and BYUtv’s Studio C are the latest be announced as participants at RootsTech 2015, the largest family history conference in the world. Archuleta and Studio C now join prominent Latter-day Saint performers Donny Osmond, a keynote speaker, and singer Alex Boye, as well as Olympic silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace and popular blogger and speaker Al Fox Carraway at the conference’s Family Discovery Day for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint. RootsTech takes place Feb. 12-14 at the Salt Palace. – Read more at Deseret News
Shawn Mendes, The Vamps & More to Perform at Radio Disney’s Family VIP Birthday Concert – Some of the most popular young recording artists today – R5 (Hollywood Records), The Vamps (Island Records), Shawn Mendes (Island Records), Christina Grimmie (Island Records), Jacob Latimore (RCA Records) and Leslie Grace (Top Stop Music) – are scheduled to perform at Radio Disney’s Family VIP Birthday, an acoustic concert for kids, tweens and families on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The celebration, designed to be a unique musical experience for kids, tweens and families, will be hosted by entertainment personality/recording artist Alli Simpson and Disney Channel stars and Hollywood Records artists Olivia Holt and Zendaya. It will also feature special appearances by Fifth Harmony (Epic Records) and Radio Disney on-air personalities Morgan & Maddy, Candice and Brooke Taylor. – Read more at Broadway World
Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea added to the American Music Awards Performance Line up – dick clark productions and ABC announced today that international superstar Jennifer Lopez and top-nominated artist Iggy Azalea will perform “Booty” for the first time together on television on the 2014 American Music Awards. They join a line-up of must-see artists including 5 Seconds of Summer, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Charli XCX, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons, Jessie J, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Magic!, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Sam Smith, and the evening’s host, Pitbull. Additional stars slated to present throughout the evening include Uzo Aduba, Jhene Aiko, Elizabeth Banks, Aloe Blacc, Lauren Cohan, Gavin DeGraw, Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Becky G, Brantley Gilbert, Danai Gurira, Lucy Hale, Ella Henderson, Julianne Hough, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kira Kazantsev, Heidi Klum, Mary Lambert, Rose McGowan, Danica McKellar, Pat Monahan, Olivia Munn, Kevin O’Leary, Pentatonix, Tracee Ellis Ross, Taylor Schilling and Meghan Trainor. The 2014 American Music Awards will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon. – Via DC Productions Press Release
Michael Lynch Kickstarter Campaign – The American Idol Season 9 alum is raising money to fund a tour: “Michael Lynche and The Black Saints are touring to bring good R&B music while empowering and encouraging young performers of tomorrow.” You can donate at Kickstarter. They’ve raised over 1,200 of a modest 2,000 goal, with 14 days to go.
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL “A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” AN ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL THAT CELEBRATES FAMILIES, TO BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, DEC. 19 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK – Jennifer Hudson, Train, Earth Wind & Fire, Rixton, Katharine McPhee, Ashley Monroe, Dan & Shay and Jillian Michaels will appear on the 16th annual A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Friday, Dec. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The special features uplifting stories about families who have adopted from foster care in order to raise awareness of this important social issue. The inspirational stories of these American families are enhanced with performances by some of today’s most popular artists. Musical performances will accompany heartwarming stories that highlight the remarkable American children and families involved in this rewarding process. This year’s special profiles the following adoptive families: – Read more at CBS
Kelly Clarkson and Husband Get Cozy on the Red Carpet: Check Out the Cute Pic! – Last night Kelly Clarkson and her hubby Brandon Blackstock hit the red carpet for the opening of the Citizen Watch Company flagship store. The couple, who married in October of last year, looked happy and in love as they posed for pictures on the carpet. – See the Photo at EOnline Looks like she sang with some kiddos too.
Danny Gokey opens up about his three passions – “There’s fear. There’s faith. There’s loss. There’s grace,” Gokey told WISN 12 News anchor Toya Washington. “I’ve seen it from both sides.” Gokey finished third in the competition, but he continues to make an impact not only on the music scene, but in the lives of dozens of struggling families. Washington caught up with Gokey in Nashville, where he continues to create music. His new album has shot to No. 1 on the charts after what he calls four years of silence. “This has made more of an impact than any other album I’ve had yet,” he said. – See the Video at WISN
The Voice’s Tony Lucca at Rathskeller – Talk to Tony Lucca for even a few minutes and you’ll understand just how deeply he appreciates the unique experiences of a touring musician. “I think there’s a whole other side to artists that only their band-mates, tour-mates, really experience,” he explains. “There are really interesting dynamics that take place on any given tour between the people sharing the ride. There are all the great stories … that overall camaraderie. It’s what we do when we’re not playing music. I really wish people had a little more interest in that.” Lucca, who finished third during The Voice’s 2012 season, is no stranger to life on the road. In the last few years he’s played Indianapolis regularly, including repeated headlining stops at Birdy’s and Radio Radio. “Over the years I’ve been able to establish a pretty generous Indianapolis audience,” he says. “It’s good to see them all come out, interact with the crowds, have some beers with them.” – Read more at Nuvo.net
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