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Megan Vaughan

Justin Timberlake Feat. *NSYNC “Paradise”

Happy FriYAY!

Justin Timberlake just dropped his highly anticipated new album “Everything I Thought I Was”, and as promised, there is an *NSYNC song on there, and it’s absolutely beautiful.

It’s called “Paradise” and I smell a hit on this one:


My only beef is that it’s listed as Justin Timberlake featuring *NSYNC.  No, dude, it’s freaking *NSYNC.

Come on now.

Why ya gotta be like that?

Other than that, it’s perfect. It reminds me of my husband and I, who have been together for eighteen years- married for seventeen- and it’s where we’re at: A beautifuk, chaotic paradise.

Oh, and in case you missed it, here’s the surprise live performance from the group in LA earlier this week:

Can we PLEASE just get a full on reunion next? I’m talking album, tour, all the things.

Let’s make it happen, ok?

Get more info and Justin’s 2024 World Tour dates at http://JustinTimberlake.com

 

Bon Jovi “Legendary”

As a child of the 80’s and 90’s, naturally I’m a Bon Jovi fan. I mean, how can you NOT be? One of the greatest American Rock bands, and like many of them, they are still going strong.

This morning, I was pleasantly surprised to see not only a new song from the legendary band, but also an album announcement!

The new single “Legendary”, written by Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, and John Shanks, is basically a reflection of where Jon is in his life at 62.

He recently underwent surgery on his vocal chords, and during the break, he said he had time to re-evaluate his life, and recognize the things that really matter. And the song is a tribute to his wife Dorthea, who has been by his side since the beginning, hence the “Brown Eyed Girl” reference.

I love it! Just an overall happy song, and I am lucky to be able to relate, as I write this with my beautiful two-year old son stealing my phone and throwing it on the kithcen floor after sneezing on it, and my Husky snuggling my feet.

It’s the little things in life that matter.

We so often forget that.

Bon Jovi’s 16th studio album- and their first in four years- “Forever”- comes out on June 7th.

More info at http://bonjovi.com

Luke Combs Teases New Song “The Man He Sees In Me”

Luke Combs is back in the studio working on his next project, and so far, it sounds like it’s going to be another Country Radio staple!

On New Year’s Eve, Luke posted a video of himself in his living room playing an acoustic song called “The Man He Sees in Me”.

Well… he just released what sounds like a recorded snippet of the song on social media, and I think it’s another hit in the making:

 

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Soooo good.

I am loving Luke’s “Dad Era”.

It makes sense, as he and his wife Nicole have boys two under two! (Bless them)

I’ll keep you posted on what’s to come!

Also, find more info, and full tour dates for Luke at http://LukeCombs.com

Judas Jackson “Billie Jean’s Got Another Thing Comin'”

I LOVE a good mash-up, and YouTuber Bill McClintok never fails to disappoint.

Enjoy his latest project- a mash-up of Judas Priest’s “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”:

Yep. That’s gonna be my jam all day.

Somehow, it works.

If you want more gloriousness like this, check out https://www.youtube.com/@BillMcClintockMashups and go down the rabbit hole…

“I’m Just Ken” Oscar Performance

Ok, I’ll be honest here… I’m not that much into The Oscars.

BUTTTT… when I heard that Ryan Gosling was going to perform his hit song from the “Barbie” movie “I’m Just Ken”, well, that got my attention.

Another unpopular opinion of mine: I didn’t think the “Barbie” movie was that great. I know, I know, retract my woman card right now. I wanted to love it, because, hello BARBIE!!!  But I personally was left feeling “meh”. Although, let’s be real, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling nailed their roles, the entire storyline- for me- was just OK.

That being said, I did love the “I’m Just Ken” song, and Ryan Gosling’s portrayal of Ken was perfect.  And so was the performace of the song last night at “The Oscars”!

Especially as Ryan Gosling was joined by Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen.


Pretty freaking cool.

This made me love Ryan Gosling even more. And I feel like I should buy my hsuabnd a bedazzled hot pink suit now. I’m sure he will heartily disagree.

And this somg will be back in my head all day, as well as yours, so you’re welcome.

Post Malone Performs “As Good as I Once Was” at The American Rodeo

Ever since the Country Music legend Toby Keith passed away on February 5th due to Stomach Cancer, there have been so many amazing tributes in his honor.

The latest? Post Malone.

He was in Dallas this weekend at The American Rodeo, and did a pretty solid version of Toby Keith’s “As Good as I Once Was”:

Not too shabby, right?

In case you want to enjoy the original again, here ya go:

That there, my friends, is the official Middle Age theme song.

We miss you, Toby!

 

And stay tuned for more Country Posty in the future. I think this is gonna be good!

Lainey Wilson “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” Offical Video

Ahhhh! I’ve been waiting for this video for a while now, and it’s everything I hoped it would be!

Lainey Wilson JUST released her offical music video for “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and it’s badass, just like she is!


LOVE!!!

Also, woman can RIDE, so mad respect to her. She’s the real deal!

Absolutely fantastic video, and definitely worth the wait!

 

Also, she’s pretty much the sweetest- check out an interview I did with her a while back:

How can you not love her?
Get more info on her music and tour dates at http://laineywilson.com

Tenacious D “Baby, One More Time”

Not gonna lie… I’ve been waiting for this all week!

Jack Black and Kyle Gass AKA Tenacious D had been teasing a cover of Britney Spears’s breakout hit “Baby, One More Time” on TikTok this week, and it went viral, because, I mean… how could it not?

Well, in honor of the “Kung Fu Panda 4” movie hitting theaters today (starring Jack Black) the full cover was released, and it’s perfection.

Also, peep Bryan Cranston and Dustin Hoffman in the video:

I feel like I needed this after this week.

 

Cody Johnson and Jelly Roll “Whiskey Bent” Live at Houston Rodeo!

A few months ago, Cody Johnson and Jelly Roll released a really good collab called “Whiskey Bent”, and if you haven’t heard it yet, then here ya go:


Pretty good, right?

Well, Jelly Roll had a surprise for the sold out Houston Rodeo this week- he brought out Cody Johnson to the stage to perform the collab live for the first time!

What a cool surprise for the crowd.  And what a great song!

I’m honestly all for the collabs that are populating Country Music. Some really good songs are coming from these surprising combos.

Both Cody and Jelly are on the road (separately, of course) this year.

Get the dates at http://codyjohnson.com and http://jellyroll.com

What Country stars would you like to see team up in the future?

New Kids on the Block “Kids”

Ahhhhh!  My childhood heart is so happy!

New Kids on the Block just announced their first new album in 11 years called “Still Kids” AND released the first single off of it called “Kids” and it’s seriously so much fun:


LOOOVVVEEEE!

So much nostalgia here. And as a 41-year old woman who is still, indeed, a kid, I totally relate!

I was obsessed with these guys as a kiddo. I had the bed sheets, the Donny Wahlberg keychain, the shirts… all the cheesy things!

Oh, and let’s not forget this glorious dance that I couldn’t stop doing in the first grade:

Reminds me of the skate nights in elementary school. Man, growing up in the late eighties/early nineties was THE BEST!!!!

“Still Kids” drops May 17th, and I hear a tour will follow?

You know I’ll keep ye posted.