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Ella Langley “Here Then We’re Gone” (Hunger Games Soundtrack)

The “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” soundtrack was released yesterday, and on it… a total gem from Country Megastar Ella Langley called “Here Then We’re Gone” and it’s pure perfection:

Woah. Even better than I had anticipated it would be.

Ella wrote the song along with Ernest and Aaron Raitiere, and her vocals on this song are some of the best I have heard from her.

There are several great tracks on the album, which is available now, and “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” movie will hit theaters on Friday, and I have a feeling it’s going to be one of the biggest of the year.

Also, you can catch Ella on the CMA Awards Wednesday night – she’s got 8 nominations and is performing- and that will be on ABC and streaming the next day on Disney + and Hulu.

Pretty sure Ella is going to sweep the CMAs.

 

How can she not at this point?

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U2 Featuring Dolly Parton “Torn”

Well, this is bittersweet.

Dolly Parton’s final recording was released on U2’s new album “Carnival de Luz” today, and it is stunning.

Wow.

Dolly recorded this song in June, and literally got out of her sickbed to record it.

How her voice sounds that amazing- even ill- I have no idea.

She is even one of the co-writers on this song.

Noone had any idea at the time that this would be her final recording… but what a beautiful vocal to go out on.

 

We miss you Dolly.

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Megan Moroney “You For Me”

Ok, this is totally my new music pick for this weekend.

Country star Megan Moroney released a beautiful new song called “Me For You” (Smoky Mountain Demo), and I have a feeling you’ll be hearing it at a lot of weddings in the future:


How pretty is that? Very simple, sweet, and I love Megan’s smoky alto on this.

It’s kind of a nice change from her sassy, upbeat songs that she has on the radio like “Medicine” and “6 Months Later”.

Hopefully, there’s more from where that comes from, since it seems like it may have been part of a writing session (the Smoky Mountain Demo part).

Find out more about Megan Moroney, music, tour dates, etc at MeganMoroney.com

 

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Heart Performing “Janie’s Got a Gun” at The Hollywood Bowl

This past week- 10/29 and 11/1- Aeromith held their “Aerosmith and Friends” concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, which had an absolutely incredible star-studded line-up.

I’ve really enjoyed watching all the videos that are popping up from the shows, and one that really got my attention was Heart’s rendition of “Janie’s Got a Gun”.

Check this out:

By the way, Ann Wilson of Heart is 76 years old, and still sounds amazing.

She has even recently battled cancer, and still sounds like a freaking goddess.

No autotune needed.

Now, THAT’s how it’s done kiddos.

 

Also, Steven Tyler rebutted what comedian Bill Burr said about it being Aerosmith’s final two shows.

He said Aerosmith will never die.

 

GOOD.

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Aerosmith Performing “Dream On” at The Hollywood Bowl

Aerosmith is back!

Well, sort of.

They took to the stage Thursday night for the first of two “Aerosmith and Friends” concerts, featuring a star-studded line up- everyone from Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses to Billy Idol and so many more taking the stage this past Thursday and tomorrow, November 1st.

 

This is a big deal, as Aerosmith had to cancel their “Peace Out” tour a couple years ago due to Steven Tyler breaking his larynx a few shows in.

Steven went through a lot these past two years trying to get that voice back, and Thursday night he took to the stage to perform the iconic “Dream On” with the band:

Ok, first off, Steven is 78.

The fact that he can do any of this is amazing.

All these guys deserve a kudos for their badassery.

Aerosmith has always been one of my favorite bands, and I’m just glad they are still performing in any capacity, and not faking it AT ALL.

MAD RESPECT.

Also, comedian Bill Burr who is emceeing the event says that this weekend marks the final two shows in Aerosmith history.

I hope not.

But I understand if it is.

Go out with a bang, and this is certainly the way to do it.

Can’t wait to see who takes the stage tomorrow night.

Long live Rock and Roll!!!!!

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Miranda Lambert is the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Game Halftime Performer!!!

Well, this just made my Sunday.

It was announced today that one of my all-time favorites Miranda Lambert will be headlining the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show!

Every Thanksgiving for the past 30 years, The Dallas Cowboys have played a game on Thanksgiving Day, and the halftime show has been a big deal every year, and coincides with the Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle Kickoff”.

The past few years, performers have included the likes of Dolly Parton, Post Malone, and Lainey Wilson.

This year, it’s Miranda Lambert.

Here’s the announcement from the DCC on instagram:

 

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Oh, HELL YES.

I love Miranda AND the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

I don’t care about the actual Dallas Cowboys, but for some reason I am mildly obsessed with the DCC, and I’m not even a little ashamed.

Catch the Game and performance Thanksgiving Day on FOX.

 

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Bad Wolves Feat. Dolly Parton “Jolene”

And the tributes keep rolling in…

This one is by rock band Bad Wolves, who are known for their covers (like their badass version of The Cranberries “Zombie”)  and they just released their version of the late, great Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” with approved vocals from Dolly on the track.

They had been working on the song prior to Dolly’s passing, with hopes to have her on the track.

Sadly, that didn’t happen. For obvious reasons.

But after her passing, her estate approved previously recorded vocals, and it was mixed down to a pretty cool version of the Country classic.


Now, all proceeds to this version of “Jolene” go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. And all the teens featured in the music video are from the Nashville School of Rock, as Dolly would have wanted.

Get the song, and more info here: https://badwolvesnation.com/

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Kacey Musgraves “Weekend in Texas”

Kacey Musgraves isn’t making us wait for new music.

She put out her latest album “Middle of Nowhere” earlier this year, where she gets back to her Country roots, and this week just announced the second part of her album.

“Middle of Nowhere Vol 2: Tex Mex Tapes” will be out next year, and she released a couple of songs off the 16 song project including “Weekend in Texas”- check it out below.


This is the Kacey Musgraves I fell in love with. That smooth, honey-tinged voice, clever, fun lyrics, and just a total vibe.

The riding the disco ball testicles are a bit much for me, but her music? Especially lately? I’m all for it.

“Middle of Nowhere Vol 2: Tex Mex Tapes” drops January 15th.

More info, tour dates, etc here: https://kaceymusgraves.com/

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Carrie Underwood Performs “I Will Always Love You” at the CMA Dolly Parton Tribute

Did you watch the CMA Dolly Parton Tribute last night?

It was SO dang good.

So many stories, tributes and stellar performances by some of the biggest names in Country Music.

The icing on the cake?

Carrie Underwood performing Dolly’s iconic “I Will Always Love You” at the end, and all the other performers join her at the very last part.

Chilllllssssss…


Carrie’s voice is something, isn’t it?

Not fair that she gets that AND those legs…

If you haven’t seen the tribute yet, it’s definitely worth a watch this weekend- it’s streaming on Hulu.

I’m sure Dolly is smiling in Heaven at this.

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Miley Cyrus Dolly Parton Tribute

This past weekend, Miley Cyrus performed for the first time since 2022, taking the stage for two nights at The Hollywood Bowl, and she did a sweet tribute to her Godmother, the late, great Dolly Parton, who sadly passed away this past August.

First she told a pretty cool story involving her experience with Dolly at the Hollywood Bowl:

She then followed up her story by performing “Jolene”:

Soooo good.

Miley is one of those artists who has definitely grown on me these past few years, and has really proven herself as an incredible talent.

Also, rumors are swirling that she could be the next Super Bowl Half-Time Show performer…

I’d totally be down with that.

 

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