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Brooke White’s “Sun Up Sun Down”

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“Sun Up Sun Down” was written and recorded by Brooke White for the Hallmark Channel television-movie, Banner 4th of July.

Featuring guest vocals by co-star Christian Campbell, the folksy-Americana tune is reminiscent of last year’s smash hit, “Home” by Phillip Phillips, in how it echoes words of encouragement – this time with an added message to wake up, go outside, step into the new daylight, and live life to the fullest.

The Banner 4th of July soundtrack also includes another original from Brooke (the piano ballad “Fly Fly Fly”) along with two songs (“XYZ” and “Voices”) from Jack and White (her duo with Jack Matranga).

Sun up, sun down
We’re gonna paint this town
Turn your blues into a shade of red
Oh you gotta live your life like you mean it
‘Cause you ain’t seen nothing yet
Yes we’re gonna turn this thing around
Like a sun up, sun down

Listen to “Sun Up Sun Down,” along with “Fly Fly Fly,” “XYZ,” and “Voices,” from the Banner 4th of July soundtrack on Spotify.

DeAndre Brackensick’s “Her Crazy”

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Since his standout stint on the American Idol Live! Tour last summer, Season 11’s DeAndre Brackensick signed with the independent label, Truth Records, and now, has just released his first single! In the music video for “Her Crazy”, the unique-voiced DeAndre sings about his infatuation with a girl who is unpredictable and risque as he wanders along the beach and through a wild party. This laid back tune with a groovy reggae vibe is the perfect jam to get you in the summertime mood!

Download DeAndre’s “Her Crazy” on iTunes!

Gavin DeGraw’s “Best I Ever Had”

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“A declaration of love along a trail of cross-country chaos” is the best way I can describe Gavin DeGraw‘s “Best I Ever Had”.

With his new single, the soulful singer-songwriter experiments with an evolved style – comprising of the Americana-folk sound that has become popular in current music and free-spirited lyrics speaking of drones, clones, hipsters, and neon gypsies. It’s the perfect song for summer road trips – and you’ll be sure to be singing along to the shoutouts towards different states!

I passed the longest sign on the interstate
Saying “Find someone before it gets too late”
You’re the best I ever had
I won’t be the same

Download Gavin’s “Best I Ever Had” on iTunes and see him on tour with Train and The Script this summer!

Kree Harrison’s Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Ask any Country musician what their ultimate goal is, and they’ll say that the grandest achievement out there is to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

On June 4th, American Idol Season 12 runner-up Kree Harrison saw her lifelong dream come true when she made her debut on the show that made Country music famous.

Keith Urban, who championed Kree on Idol this past season as a judge, introduced her by bestowing tremendous praise for her pure voice and warm spirit. Overwhelmingly speechless and incredibly gracious for the opportunity, Kree treated the Opry audience and listeners to three performances – her first single, “All Cried Out”, a hymn (in honour of her late father), “In The Garden”, and Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night” (accompanied on guitar by Keith Urban).

It was a true full circle for the rising Country artist, who had been envisioning this moment since she was a 10-year old singing prodigy on The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Also worthy of mention, on that same week, Kree joined one of her biggest inspirations, Wynonna, on stage at 3rd & Lindsley, for performances of “Love is Alive” and “Grandpa“.

Catch Kree and the American Idol Top 11 on their summer tour this July and August! See the list of dates on AmericanIdol.com

Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again”

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Carrie Underwood believes in looking for the good after goodbye in her latest single, “See You Again“.

Taking a departure from the darker themes of “Blown Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs“, “See You Again” is a sentimental ballad about the heartache of saying goodbye to someone you care about. The resolve to hold on to those special memories that allow their legacy to carry on with you is echoed in the poignant line, “this is not where it ends”.

The music video features emotional footage of people experiencing life’s most significant moments – from graduations and special celebrations, to death and heartbreaking partings – and dealing with the difficulty of saying goodbye.

The song is very timely and relevant in regards to current events, with tributes to Sandy Hook and returning soldiers within the music video (and also, Carrie’s recent performance of “See You Again” at the 2013 CMT Music Awards in dedication to the tornado victims in Oklahoma).

At the center of it all, Carrie, who sings in the glow of bright lights, is a symbol of  hope and optimism. In the face of loss, “See You Again” reflects on the notion that we must hold on to the memories of the loved ones who are no longer in our presence and look forward to the day when we will be reunited together.

I can hear those echoes in the wind at night
Calling me back in time
Back to you
In a place far away
Where the water meets the sky
The thought of it makes me smile
You are my tomorrow