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“American Idol” Contestant Bryson Quick Puts a Country Spin on Pink Floyd’s “Time”

Ok, I admit it.

I’ve kind of, sort of started watching “American Idol” again.

My husband and I watched it religiously for years, then kind of got bored with it, so we moved on.

Well, now my three-year-old son is obsessed, and so we keep it on, as he gets super excited anytime someone sings.

This performance got my attention last night… a high school student named Bryson Quick auditioned with a really cool Country take on Pink Floyd’s classic “Time”:

Pretty damn cool…

As a Country and Classic Rock fan, I can definitely appreciate that.

And yes, “American Idol” is staged as hell… but there is some great talent that comes from the show, and I’m really loving Carrie Underwood as a judge this year.

Catch Season 7,467 (or whatever we’re on now) on Sunday and Monday nights on ABC.

Guess I’ll drink the Kool-Aid for my kid’s sake!

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Miranda Lambert “I Don’t Love Here”

20 years ago today, Miranda Lambert released her breakthrough Country album “Kerosene”, and it launched her into Country music stardom.

Yeah. 20 years ago. 2005.

The math is mathing and it kind of stings, right?

To celebrate the anniversary, Miranda released a deluxe version of “Kerosene” on vinyl, and reached into the vault to release a song from 20 years ago that didn’t make it on the album (but should have) called “I Don’t Love Here”.

Of course, it’s really good:

Awwww… I love baby Miranda’s voice!

Honestly, that song could still be a hit.

20 years later, Miranda is still – and always will be- a Country music staple.

She’s on the road pretty much all year with everyone from Ella Langley to Morgan Wallen, and you can find dates and info at http://Mirandalambert.com
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Josh Turner Interview!

I had the pleasure of checking in with Country star Josh Turner today- he’s performing at Pueblo Memorial Hall tonight, and he called into the show for a little chat.

 

I TOLD you that his speaking voice is as sexy as his singing voice!

 

He’s on the road this year on his “This Country Music Thing” tour to promote his new album of the same name.

Get dates and info at https://www.joshturner.com/

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Chappell Roan Goes Country With “The Giver”!

Unless you’ve been living solely on another planet, you’ve heard about the incredibly talented Chappell Roan.

You know… the creative mind and killer voice behind Pop hits like “Good Luck Babe”, “Hot to Go”, and “Pink Pony Club”, and, of course, the winner of the coveted Grammy for “Best New Artist” this year.

She’s kind of a badass.

Well, the dropped her “Country” song today, and even as a 100,000 %  straight woman, I can appreciate it.

Check out “The Giver”:

Catchy, right?

Basically, she’s saying she can do it better than any man can.

I don’t doubt it.

And, Country traditionalists… don’t lose your mind. She only released a Country song for fun. She grew up in rural Missouri, and is pretty well-versed in the Country lifestyle. So, yeah, she gets a hall pass.

She has confirmed this week that she is staying in Pop music, but she wanted to drop a Country song because she loves the genre, and it’s what she grew up on.

Fair enough.

The woman can sing and perform her ass off, and is really a breath of fresh air on the Pop scene.

Oh, and she gets the job DONNNNNNEEEEE.

What more do you want?

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If Blink 182 Did the “Titanic” Soundtrack…

Oh, this is so wrong that it’s totally right.

One of my favorite creators- “There, I Ruined It”- who uses AI in the most gloriously creative way- just dropped a new banger.

Imagine if “Blink 182” performed Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” from the iconic “Titanic” soundtrack…

This is freaking perfection:

I laughed so damn hard, and had to watch about 17 times.

Get more of this AI magic at https://www.instagram.com/there_i_ruined_it/ or on the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@

 

You’re welcome.

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Jelly Roll “Zevia” Commercial

Jelly Roll is everywhere these days.

Jelly is now the new “spokesmodel” for Zevia- a zero-sugar soda- and it’s pretty damn funny:

Seem familiar?

The ad is a direct take on the 1992 Pepsi ad starring Cindy Crawford:

Jeepers. They don’t make ’em like they did in the 90’s anymore, do they?

I remember LOVING that commercial as a kid, and wanting to BE Cindy.

What 90’s kid didn’t?

Anyhow, Kudos to Jelly Roll for the nostalgia today, and for giving me a good laugh.

 

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Postmodern Jukebox “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love”

If you’re not aware of the awesomeness of Postmodern Jukebox, well…

Educate yourself!

This group is amazing, and is always delivering fun and creative takes on popular songs.

The latest?

A 60’s Girl Group take on Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout’ Love” featuring Veronica Swift on the lead vocals:


I mean, come on…

I think I like that way better than the original.


Lucky for you, this incredible group is on the road again this year, and you can get their dates here: https://postmodernjukebox.com/postmodern-jukebox/

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Rick Astley Covers “Pink Pony Club”

I think the one thing that America can agree on is that Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” is a freaking bop to end all bops.

Are the cool kids still using the word bop?

Oh well.

I digress…


Now we’re at the point where everyone is doing their own spins on the massive hit, and that includes the 80’s legend Rick Astley.

Did we need this?

Yes, yes we did.


Well done, Rick.

He still has that voice.

In case you didn’t exist in the 80’s, here’s Rick in his prime:


The 80’s.

What a time to be alive.

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Dolly Parton “If You Hadn’t Been There”

Well, I just ugly cried all over the place.

Earlier this week, Dolly Parton’s husband of almost sixty years- Carl Dean- passed away at the age of 82.

What a love they shared… and she honored him by releasing a song to tribute him called “If You Hadn’t Been There”, and released the following statement:

“I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old. We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.”

Oh, my heart.

Here’s “If You Hadn’t Been There”:

Absolutely beautiful.

And what a gorgeous tribute to an everlasting love.

I have been lucky to have been married almost eighteen years thus far, and can only hope to achieve that same longevity.

#lovegoals

 

Rest Easy, Carl.

Thank you for sharing your wife with the world.

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Morgan Wallen Teases New Music “I’m a Little Crazy”

Morgan Wallen is such a damn tease…

He’s got a new album coming out this year called “I’m The Problem”, and although he hasn’t officially set the release date or track list yet, he’s not been shy about posting teasers of what will be on the album.

Earlier today, he shared a clip of “I’m a Little Crazy”, and I have a feeling most of his audience will relate:

 

 

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A post shared by Morgan Wallen (@morganwallen)


Another solid Country song incoming…

And it goes well with the state of the world these days.

My husband is Active Duty Army, and has been for the past 18 years. He says the “boogeyman” is real.  Sadly, our world is insane, and you have to do what you can do to get through it.

For a lot of us, that’s music.

And from the sound of it, Morgan seems to have some pretty solid stuff in the pipeline for us.

Stay tuned!

Also, he’s hitting the road in 2025 with Miranda Lambert, and you know that’s gonna be amazing.

More info and dates at http://MorganWallen.com

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