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Queen and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders “Fat Bottomed Girls”!

Queen and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?

You KNOW I am here for ALL of it.

I LOVE Queen, and for some reason, I have a minor (not creepy) obsession with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. I was addicted to their show “Making the Team” on CMT, and I’m still salty that it got dropped after 16 seasons. RUDE.

Anyhow, last week in Dallas, Queen took the stage at the American Airline Center and was joined by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!!!

Eeeeee!!!!

How cool was that.

Yes, I know it happened 4 years ago as well, but nevertheless, I’m still giddy.

And I LOVE Adam Lambert on vocals, and I still have a crush on Brian May.

Also, I still want to be a DCC.  Some dreams never die.

 

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Carrie Underwood Pays Tribute to George Michael

Carrie Underwood never fails at a live performance.

Especially when it’s honoring one of her heroes, the late George Michael.

On Friday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held, and George Michael was recieving a posthumous honor of being one of this year’s inductees. Carrie Underwood has always been a fan, and had in several interviews mentioned that George was her dream collab.  So, in a way, that dream got realized Friday night when Carrie honored him with a version of his song “One More Try”, and she just nailed it, as always.


Dayummmm, girl…

Such an incredible talent.

Also, I need her leg workout routine. I really need to start hitting the gym again…

A few other notable performances from Friday night’s ceremoney:

Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton:

Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo:

Missy Elliot!!!


Those are just a few of the performances, and I can’t wait to see them on the actual broadcast! That will be airing on Jan 1st on ABC.

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Olivia Rodrigo “Can’t Catch Me Now”

Ooooohhhh… this song came out today, and I am LOVING it!

Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo just out out her song “Can’t Catch Me Now” off the new “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and wowza. It’s creepily, hauntingly fantastic!

Take a listen:

To me, a good song is one that presents itself with a visual in your mind when you hear it, and this one did just that the first time I listened.

Also, she wrote the song, which just proves her prowess as a songwriter.

The full soundtrack comes out the same day as the movie- November 17th.  I can’t wait to hear more!

Seriously, though. Props to Olivia for this one. It just made me love her as an artist that much more.

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Cody Johnson Feat. Jelly Roll “Whiskey Bent”

Cody Johnson just released his highly anticipated double album “Leather” this morning, and there was a collab I was really excited to hear.  It’s with Jelly Roll (because who isn’t teaming up with Jelly these days?) and it’s called “Whiskey Bent” and it’s really good:


Solid work, guys! At first, just seeing the title, I thought it would be just another drinking song. And, it is, but not in the way I thought. Great play on words, and very relateable topic for many.

Whiskey = Trouble. At least in my experience, which is why I stick to wine.

Cody’s doule album “Leather” is out now, and so is the new Jason Aldean “Highway Desperado” and Toby Keith’s “100% Songwriter”.

So, a Happy Friday for Country Music!

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The Beatles “Now and Then”

This one has been a LONG time coming…

The FINAL Beatles song!

Thanks to technology, a song that John Lennon had recorded a demo of finally gets to see the light of day with his vocals on it!

I have been waiting on this for months now, as so many others have since hearing that this was going to happen.

And it’s well worth the wait! Such a beautiful, haunting song. What a gift!

Check out “Now and Then”:

Ok, yeah, that was really, really good. Times like these are when technology is definitely our friend!

And the story on how this song came to light is pretty amazing as well. Check it out at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/arts/music/beatles-now-and-then-last-song.html

Again, what a gift!

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“Mean Girls” Wal-Mart Commercial

Ok, like most women my age, I absolutely LOVE “Mean Girls”.

It’s 20 years old, this year, by the way.

So, yeah, that movie was total FIRE to me at 20 years old. I rememvber seeing it in theaters with my best friend Erica and thinking, “Omg, best movie EVER.”

Is it really? Nah. But to 20 year-old me, it was freaking Oscar-worthy at the time.

Anyhow, Wal-Mart just made a brilliant -albiet, expensive- advertising move with an upated version of the movie “Mean Girls” to prote their Black Friday deals, and Holy Moly, it’s perfect.

I laughed so damn hard, and it made my heart happy to see this.

Also, where the HELL is Regina George? I guess Rachel McAdams had better things to do. Her loss.

This absolutely made my day.

Now, if only Wal-Mart could hire some checkout people, and they’d be golden.

 

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Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Interview!

Everyone knows and loves Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They are a holiday staple world-wide, and to get the chance to chat with the OG Guitarist and Music Director Al Pitrelli?

Well, color me thrilled, is all.

I was even more thrilled to discover what an amazing, uplifting and positive human being he is.

Take a listen:

Isn’t Al just the best?

Seriously, put a Trans-Siberian Orchestra Show on your holiday bucket list if you haven’t already.

Find out dates and info at https://www.trans-siberian.com/

Oh, and some videos just to get you excited!

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The Mudpuddles “Lake Beach”

In case you missed it… on “Saturday Night Live”, there was a skit with comedian Nate Bargatze and SNL cast members making fun of Country Music with a song called “Lakebeach” sung by a band called “The MudPuddles”.

I snorted coffee up my nose I laughed so damn hard, and I may now have to go to the ER.

This is freaking GOLD.

Anyone who grew up in the Country knows about the damn Lake Beach.

For me, it was Piney Lake in West Tennessee.

Don’t knock the damn Lake Beach until you’ve tried it, ok?

Also, how awesome is Dave Grohl in the sketch?

Seriously, I had to watch this seven times already, and it’s so perfect and hilarious. Only because it’s 1,000% true.

God Bless Lake Beaches and Country Music!

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The Foo Fighters on SNL

Last night, one of my favorite bands ever in existence- The Foo Fighters- took the stage as the musical guests on “Saturday Night Live”.

As per usual, they freaking slayed it.

I LOVE that they were joined by H.E.R. for this song. She’s incredible.

Also, mad props to Christopher Walken for introducing them properly this time. Anyone remember this from 20 years ago?

Memory Lane, man.

I’m honestly just happy to see the Foos keeping it going so string after the devastating loss of Taylor Hawkins.  I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to take the stage each time without him.

Way to keep on keeping on.

I know they have a big 2024 ahead, and I’m just excited to see what they do next.

 

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Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, and The Fisk Jubilee Singers “Love Can Build a Bridge”

Yesterday, “A Tribute to the Judds” was released, which is what it sounds like – a tribute to the iconic Country duo The Judds.

There are so many fantastic tributes and collaborations on this album, as I had expected. I mean, here’s the track listing… you can’t go wrong with any of these:

Mama He’s Crazy
Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson
Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain
Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild
Love Can Build a Bridge
Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Fisk Jubilee Singers
Love Is Alive
Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton
Why Not Me
Megan Moroney
Young Love (Strong Love)
Jamey Johnson, Ella Langley
4:37
Let Me Tell You About Love
Carl Perkins, Raul Malo
I Know Where I’m Going
Shelby Lynne, Mandy Barnett, Emily West
Girls Night Out
Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Gabby Barrett, …
Have Mercy
LeAnn Rimes
Grandpa (Tell Me ’Bout the Good Old Days)
Cody Johnson, Sonya Isaacs
Cry Myself to Sleep
Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd
John Deere Tractor
Molly Tuttle, Trey Hensley, Rob Ickes
Had a Dream (for the Heart)
Wendy Moten, O.N.E The Duo
1,000 % YES to ALL of IT!
One song that’s getting a lot of attention is Jelly Roll with K. Michelle and The Fisk Jubilee Singers version of “Love Can Build a Bridge”.
As it should:

Well, that just took me to church this morning.

Seriously, I am really loving Jelly Roll more and more as an artist.  His voice is just damn….

I am absolutely loving this tribute album.

More info at http://thejudds.com

Oh, and here’s the OG version of “Love Can Build a Bridge”, just to remind you of how FIRE The Judds were:

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