Category: Music

Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler on CMT Crossroads

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She’s a little bit country, he’s a little bit rock and roll. Together, they make crazy good music!

Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler are the latest musicians to team up for CMT Crossroads, a program that pairs country artists with stars from a different genre. Some of my favourite duos that resulted from Crossroads include Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson; and John Mayer with Keith Urban and Brad Paisley.

I thought pairing Carrie up with Steven again (they performed “Undo It / Walk This Way” during last year’s ACM Awards) was a really cool idea because they seem to have so much fun on stage together. Their setlist consisted of “Sweet Emotion / Love in an Elevator”, “Before He Cheats”, “Cryin'”, “Born to Be Wild”, and my favourite, an emotionally-charged mash-up of Carrie’s “Just a Dream” and Aerosmith’s “Dream On”.

I really hope that a duet between Carrie and Steven is in the works because I can’t get enough of this dynamic duo!

Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty’s Latest SMASH

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Two of my favourite things in life are musicals and Marilyn Monroe. What could be a more winning combination than a musical about Marilyn Monroe? On NBC’s new drama-musical, SMASH, two writers, Julia and Tom (Debra Messing and Christian Borle), a producer, Eileen (Anjelica Huston) and a director, Derek (Jack Davenport) are determined to launch the next Broadway hit by showcasing the life of one of Hollywood’s most legendary actresses.

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Remembering Etta James

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The first time I can recall hearing “At Last” and really listening to the song was during a scene in Pleasantville, where the teenagers are at Lover’s Lane, with the fields coloured with fresh flowers in full bloom. Since then, I’ve always associated that image of the cherry blossoms blowing in the wind on a Spring afternoon with Etta James’s beautiful ballad on the joy of finally finding your one true love.

“At Last” is a favourite for couples in love, for hopeless romantics, for sentimentalists who long for the sweet sounds of yesteryear, and for the countless musicians who are inspired by Etta.

Etta James has left behind a lasting legacy with her timeless, soulful voice. Thank you for giving us one of the greatest love songs of all time.

Rest peacefully, songbird.

You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine, at last

Tyler Hilton’s “Loaded Gun”

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“Stay away from my trigger, I’m a loaded gun.”

Singer-songwriter/actor Tyler Hilton has released his latest single, “Loaded Gun”. This gritty track is from his upcoming album, Forget the Storm, due in 2012.

I’m always thrilled whenever Tyler shares new songs with the fans, and I hope that this upcoming music project of his will incorporate the southern rock vibe that is prominent in “Loaded Gun”.

Be sure to catch Tyler as the deviously charming Chris Keller on the final season of One Tree Hill every Wednesday at 8pm on the CW.

Album Review: Jack And White’s “Gemini”

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If you like the modern musical match-ups of She & Him, The Civil Wars and Jenny and Johnny, you’ll love Jack and White – a new collaborative project by Jack Matranga and Brooke White, as inspired by the iconic duo of Fleetwood Mac. Their artistic vision is showcased in their debut EP, “Gemini,” a collection of six tracks that infuse their unique blend of California cool and breezy blues. Highly recommended: the revelatory and addictive “Smoke and Mirrors”.

With sweet harmonies and catchy lyrics that are guaranteed to linger in your ears, “Gemini” is a late summer treat worth indulging in!

Download the Gemini EP on iTunes.