It’s NFL Post-Season, and having lived a large portion of my adult life in Kansas, of course I’m pulling for the Chiefs!
And I have a feeling a lot more people will, too, after this Hallmark movie themed hype video got released.
I choked on my coffee watching it this morning.
Sadly, Taylor Swift wasn’t in the video, but Donna Kelce is! “The heart can be in two places at once”… PERFECT! (If you know, you know)
I know some people are complaining about this video, but honestly? I love it! And I actually can’t stand Hallmark movies, but this made me smile this morning. Not everything has to be so dang serious, people. Let it go.
Also, the Chiefs are taking on Miami Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium where it will be a tundra weather-wise.
Ok, I knew Kate Hudson could sing pretty well, but I wasn’t aware of HOW well.
She wrapped up 2023 with a small gig, which she shared photos and videos of on instagram, and according to the caption, it seems that she is teasig a career move to music.
Honestly, watching some of the videos on this post, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
“Well, on the eve of a new year I say bring on 2024! I vow to sing and play and love and sing and love some more! ???? Life is too short to not lean in to the things you love. Art art and more art. Entertainment and places and outlets we can lose ourselves in. We need it and I’m here for it. So here’s to looking forward and not backward. Love you all and hope you join me on this adventure cause a winds a blowing and I’m going with it ❤️ HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! Please be safe and loving to all ???? (thank you @hoteljeromeauberge for a Bad Harriet evening that was an absolute blast. To be in my hometown and have a first fun and joyous gig was dreamy)”
So… will she be making Music Moves?
I honestly wouldn’t be mad.
Woman has got it ALL!
What do you think? Would you be down with Kate Hudson on your radio?
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….
Snoop Dogg celebrated his 52nd Birthday in epic fashion over the weekend, which included a performance with “Stepbrothers” co-stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly of the movie classic “Boats and Hoes”.
Will Ferrell truly is the songbird of his generation.
And if you’re scratching your head as to why this is a thing at all, or what the revelance is, please, let me enlighten you:
If you haven’t seen “Stepbrothers”, please rectify that immediately, ok?
You’ll thank me later.
To this day, I will randomly yell out “Boats and Hoes” if I’m really excited about something. I’m that mature.
But whoever laughs and gets it is obviously in the cool kids club.
Maybe you’ll get invited to the next Catalina Wine Mixer. You never know.
In honor of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart’s 65th Anniversary, Billboard decided to make a comprehensive list of the Best 500 Pop Songs of All Time.
Basically, the true Pop songs that embody the genre, and stand the test of time.
Here’s the Top 10:
#10: The Beatles, “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
I mean, it’s The Beatles.
So, duh.
#9: TuPac and Dr. Dre, “California Love”
Ok, I do love this song. Top 10, though???? Maybe Top 50.
All I know is as soon as I hear the opening “California Lovvvvvveeee”, I go back to my wannabe bad teenage self.
#8: Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe”
If you say you don’t love this song, you’re lying. It’s pure, mindless Pop perfection.
#7: Michael Jackson, “Billie Jean”
It’s the bass line for me. Flipping glorious.
#6: Madonna, “Like a Prayer”
I LOVE Madonna. But Imma have to disagree with this one. While a good song, for sure, out of her entire catalogue, this is the one they put in the Top 10? Not “Vougue”? Not “Get Into the Groove”? Or even “Open Your Heart”?
Nope. I’m not down with this choice. Sorry, Billboard.
#5: Kelly Clarkson, “Since U Been Gone”
This song was THE anthem in the Mid-2000’s. So, yeah, totally get it.
#4: Backstreet Boys, “I Want it That Way”
Ok, first off, I was always #TeamNsync, so the Backstreet Boys were always second-tier in my teenage heart. Also, this is possibly their worst song and video. Does anyone even know what this song is about? Because the lyrics have always befuddled me. Also, “You Are My Fire, My One Desire” has to be the cheesiest opening line in Pop.
Seriously, N’Sync’s “Bye, Bye, Bye” should be in this spot.
I will fall on this sword.
#3: The Tempations, “My Girl”
I can’t argue this one. Total classic.
#2: ABBA, “Dancing Queen”
I mean, it’s a great Pop song, but #2? I think that’s stretching. Another Top 50 qualifier to me.
#1: Whitney Houston, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Ok, I have to agree with this one!
80’s Pop was next level. And this song is still being played in heavy rotation and immediately makes people smile and badly attempt hitting high notes. Myself included.
It always makes me think of riding shotgun in my mother’s car as a kid, and singing with this song. My mother LOVED this song, and it always makes me think of her.
Maybe that is what makes a Pop song a classic. The way it puts you right back into a positive memory.
Just in case you missed it this past week, Alania Morrissette was a guest on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, and they did a few duets (naturally), and it was glorious.
I mean, really, how could it not be?
Did you get chills, too?
Also, how AMAZING is Kelly looking? Damn, girl. Get it!
Anyhow, being a huge Alanis fan growing up, and being of the same generation as Kelly Clarkson, I was absolutely loving all of it.
Seriously, Kelly is slaying it more than ever these days. I love seeing women kill it in the industry, and prove that they can do it all.
Also, here’s her performing it at Red Rocks recently:
Yassss!!!!
So, does that mean a new album?
I sure hope so. Her last release was “Bell Bottom Country” which came out last Fall, and was a huge hit. Her latest single “Watermelon Moonshine” is spending it’s 3rd week at #1 on the Country charts, and her collab with Jelly Roll “Save Me” is climbing the charts with lightening speed.
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Miranda Lambert? Just a little bit?
Avril Lavigne was also my jam when I was in college, and going through a semi-angsty phase. Not really, but I wanted to be, so Avril was definitely on my 2003 playlist. Damnnn… that was 20 years ago?
Sheesh.
Anyhow, both icons joined forces at CMA Fest in Nashville over the weekend and did a hella performance of Miranda’s “Kerosene” and Avril’s “Sk8er Boi”:
I was hoping to find a higher quality video today, but this is what I got. But still, you don’t need pro video to hear how awesome these two are!
The CMA Fest Highlights will be airing July 19th on ABC.
Hopefully, this perfomance will make the cut! (I mean, it has to, right???)
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