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Lainey Wilson Cowboys Half-Time Show Performance!

Yesterday, as per Thanksgiving tradition, the Dallas Cowboys had their annual Thanksgiving Day game- which they actually won against The Giants- and every year, they have a full-on halftime show.

Last year it was the iconic Dolly Parton, who took to the stage in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform.

Mind you, she’s 77, and still rocked it:

Ok, so back to yesterday’s performance…

Lainey Wilson was the esteemed halftime show performer, and she did a fantastic job. Sadly, she wasn’t rocking the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform, but she looked and sounded great, and was obviously singing live, which is a bonus.

The NFL blocks people from sharing their Youtube videos (rude), but here’s what I found on social media:

 

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And Lainey even brought out Jelly Roll as a surprise guest!

Also, have I mentioned before how much I love the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?

I care zero about the team, but the cheerleaders are badass. I have seen every single episode of “Making the Team” and I’m not even a little ashamed.

In all, I thought it was a great performance, and Lainey represented Country Music well, as always!

If you want to watch the full performance, you can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzexb_P-0i0

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Ed Sheeran

With the holiday season in full force, new holiday songs are popping up everywhere.

This one, by the incredibly talented Ed Sheeran, was a pleasant suprise this week.

It’s called “Under The Tree” and it’s from the upcoming animated movie “That Christmas”:

I sometimes like a sad, reflective holiday song, because let’s be honest, not everyone can be holiday cheer all the time.

I get that.

Plus, pretty much anything Ed Sheeran does is on point, and I loved this song – and video- immediately.

“That Christmas” his Netflix in the UK on Friday, and stateside on December 4th if you want to check it out.

Trailer is below:


I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

The holiday season is in full effect.

Let’s GO!

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Oliver Anthony “Country Roads”

Oliver Anthony- who went mega-viral last year with his hit “Rich Men North of Richmond”- just dropped a cover of John Denver’s “Country Roads” and it’s pretty dang great.

I’ve always loved this song, and there are so many versions of it out there, but Oliver’s definitely stands out with it’s simplicity and authenticity:


Dang, son.

Now Oliver had announced recently that he has left the music industry to focus on ministry. He also said he would still be making music and outting it on his youtube channel.

Good. He really is one heck of a pure talent.

If you want to keep up with Oliver Anthony, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5caRbGN5SukgJnj2ecK_wA

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Britney Spears in the Style of Ozzy Osbourne

Ok, gotta give a big shout out to Tony L Page for alerting me of the existence of this.

The insanely talented and creative Anthony Vincent- who is hige on YouTube as he should be- just did a version of Britney Spear’s breakout hit “Baby One More Time” in the style of Ozzy Osbourne, and somehow, it works:

I can totally get down with that.

If you want more from Anthony Vincent, check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TenSecondSongs
You’re welcome.

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The Best 100 Country Singers of All Time

Billboard just released their list of the “100 Best Country Singers of All Time” this week, and it’s definitely getting some attention.

Now, it seems that the list is based on opinions of the staff, and not the actual chart history, which I would have assumed, since it’s Billboard, but hey, I don’t make the rules.

Here are the Top 10:

  1. Dolly Parton
  2. Johnny Cash
  3. Willie Nelson
  4. Loretta Lynn
  5. Hank Williams Sr.
  6. George Jones
  7. Garth Brooks
  8. Charley Pride
  9. George Strait
  10. Merle Haggard

Pretty solid Top 1o, right? I may have changed up the order a bit, but I can’t really argue those picks.

It’s the rest of the list that gets a bit crazy. And Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany is pissed that he’s not in the Top 100, which I feel like if Luke Bryan is, they Jason should be, too. Especially as he’s had a ton of #1 hits… but they put Maren Morris on there.  The whole list out of the Top 10 makes no sense.

But again, it’s subjective, not objective.

Check out the full list here: https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-country-singers/

Who would you put as the Best Country Singer of All Time?

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Toni Cornell “Sunset of Your Love”

Just… wow.

The late Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, who was also one of the best Rock vocalists EVER, has clearly passed on his incredible talent to his daughter Toni Cornell, who just released a song this week called “Sunset of Your Love”, and it is absolutely gorgeous.


Wowza.

I knew she could sing, as she has proven that before, but I wasn’t sure what to expect from her original music.

I’m impressed.

Really, really impressed.

Just a beautifully written, produced, and well-sung piece, and you can definitely tell that she has inherited her father’s talent.

Also, remember this tribute where she sang “Hallelujah” honoring her Father? This was 7 years ago, when she was like, 13 or 14:


Yeah, I just cried a little. Again.

Will we hear more from Toni Cornell?

I sure as heck hope so.

She hasn’t publicly confirmed any other plans at this moment, but you can keep up with her on instagram @https://www.instagram.com/tonicornell/

So utterly impressed by this poised and talented young woman.

 

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Wicked “Defying Gravity”

“Wicked” hits theaters today!

Have you seen the musical? I was lucky enough to have seen in on Broadway, and it’s incredible, and to be honest, what I’ve seen of the movie so far looks like it is as well.

Since it’s in theaters today, they released the soundtrack as well, and one of the big songs from the movie “Defying Gravity” has done just that with the vocals of Cynthia Erivo, who portrays Elpheba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

Enjoy:

Dang, that was good.

Both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are incredible talents, and I’m sure this movie is incredible. The face that they are releasing it two parts shows that they’re not rushing the story, and giving it it’s due.

Just a heads up: AMC movie theaters have implemented a “No Singing Along” rule.

ACK!

Guess I’ll have to wait until it streams, then.

 

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Kelly Clarkson “All By Myself”

Yep, I’m fangirling over Kelly Clarkson again, and wih good reason.

She just pulled off what I thnk is one of the best Kellyokes EVER.

Eric Carmen’s “All By Myself”, done in the style of Celine Dion.

Just, damn.


Those vocal runs, though.

As I have said a million times before, there is NOTHING Kelly Clarkson can’t sing.

What song would you like to see Kelly Cover next?

 

I’m still holding our for a verison of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”.

You hear that Universe? I’m manifesting that.

Get to work.

 

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The Best CMA Award Performances 2024

The 2024 CMA Awards were last night on ABC, and as always, there were a bunch of live performances. Some great, some meh, and a couple where I was like, “why are they here”? I won’t name names on the not-so-great performances, but I want to give props to who I thought really represented Country Music well.

Ashley McBryde honoring the late Kris Kristofferson with a gorgeous rendition of “Help Me Make it Through the Night”:


Perfection. Kris would be proud.

 

Kacey Musgraves delivered a gorgeous version of “The Architect”, which I feel is one of the best songs of the year. It didn’t pick up any CMA Awards, but it’s up for a bunch of Grammys, so I’m sure she’ll rack up there:


So pure and gorgeous. Country music is lucky to have Kacey, and really, the industry needs to show a bit more appreciation.

 

Chris and Morgane Stapleton “What Am I Gonna Do?”:

These two… POWER COUPLE. I want Morgane to release her own solo album and just blow everyone ou of the water.

You know she would.

 

As usual at The CMAs, there were a lot of great performances, but those were the ones where I was like, “damn.”

 

What was your favorite performance of the night?

 

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Michael Buble and Carly Pearce “Maybe This Christmas”

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Music!

And we just got a beautiful new Christmas song from Michael Buble and Country Star Carly Pearce called “Maybe This Christmas”, and I absolutely love it!


First of all, you can’t go wrong with these two mega-talents.

Secondly, I love that it’s a more somber, poignant song, which differentiates itself from the usually overly cheerful holiday tunes that dominate during the season.

It’s a reminder that not everyone is feeling super festive, and many are lonely during these times. I’ve been there myself, being an Army wife and spending holidays with my husband overseas, and away from my family.

Just a different perspective for the holidays, and completely necessary in my opinion.

Also, remember those deployed durng the holidays, and their families back home- this song definitely makes me think of them all.

 

And as one of the lines in the song states, “I wish you all the love that your heart can hold”.

 

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