ERIC CHURCH, TOBY KEITH, AND LADY ANTEBELLUM WITH STEVIE NICKS ADDED TO LINEUP OF PERFORMERS ON THE “49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS,” BROADCAST LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS,SUNDAY, APRIL 6 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK – Eric Church, Toby Keith, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks have been added to the all-star lineup of performances scheduled for the 49th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 6 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET, delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The event will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. These artists join the previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and The Band Perry. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. – Read more at TVByTheNumbers
Secret ‘The Voice’ contract says NBC can ignore votes and release talent’s psych tests on TV — and contestants who reveal details can be sued for up to $1M – You give them your voice — they’ll take everything else. NBC’s megahit singing competition “The Voice” makes contestants sign a “dehumanizing” 32-page legal document that allows for plenty of potential for fakery during the production of the supposed reality show. “The second clause of this document says to contestants, ‘F–k you,’” said a legal expert who was shown the contract by The News. “And if you missed it, the clauses that follow say, ‘F–k you.’” – Eh. What they’re describing is a pretty standard reality show contract. The show can remove votes if they think they are hinky, or portray the contestants in any way they like. Nothing really new here. The Daily News insinuates there may have been shenanigans behind Judith Hill’s elimination, without presenting any proof. – Read more at the New York Daily News
What is a music stream? Artists and labels in battle over digital income – But recently 19 Recordings, representing a slew of former American Idol contestants including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, brought a massive lawsuit against Sony after having audited the label – and the question of what a stream is sits right in the middle of it. – Read more at The Guardian
David Nail’s ‘Kiss’ Embraces The Traveling Wilburys’ Sound – “Kiss You Tonight,” says recording engineer Chuck Ainlay , Nail’s co-producer, “was going for a Traveling Wilburys thing — not specifically, but that kind of feel.” The straight-eights — as that rhythm pattern has been frequently referred to in Nashville studio circles — were actually the starting point for Kiss You Tonight.” Former American Idol champ David Cook introduced that hypnotic sound on Dec. 7, 2012, during a songwriting session at Jay Knowles’ office on Nashville’s Music Row. – Read more at Billboard.biz
Bachelorette Jillian Harris “Disappointed” in Chris Harrison After Bachelor Drama With Juan Pablo Galavis – “Do I think Juan Pablo was a great Bachelor? No, not really,” she began. “I think the role is more fit for guys who are in touch with their feelings…The Bachelor is usually someone who is sensitive, a good listener, a people pleaser & a hopeless romantic. The truth is, Juan wasn’t really that guy,” she admitted. “That does not make him a BAD guy…maybe just not fit for a show juggling 25 women.” – Read more at US Magazine
‘Amazing Race’ Sneak Peek: No Use Crying Over Spilled Alcohol (Exclusive Video) – The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive sneak peek at the episode, titled “Smarter, Not Harder,” in which one racer pours blood and tears into an exhausting roadblock and another racer suffers a meltdown during an extremely difficult detour. In this clip, the 11 remaining teams hit a bar to try to pour drinks without mixing — but it proves a difficult task. – See the Video at Hollywood Reporter
