You may not know the name Leah Siege, the mastermind behind Firehorse, but you’ve no doubt heard her voice. She’s the one who sings the infamous, “Every kiss begins with Kay” in Kay Jeweler’s commercials.
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Working on the last post made Richard Marx’s monster hit, “Don’t Mean Nothin’” start playing in my mind, so I thought it was the perfect time to relive the song in video. This is still a great, great song!
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Katy Perry recently put out a call asking for mash-ups of her latest hit, “The One That Got Away,” and Richard Marx (a self-proclaimed fan of Katy’s) found one on Youtube that combines his cover of the song with the original. The mash-up, produced by well-known music engineer Matthew Prock, has already racked up over 3,000 views in just a couple of days.
Richard recently shared with AOL Music that “I’m not really a ‘covers’ kind of guy, but I was listening to KP’s album in my car and kept playing this song over and over. The production is perfect for Katy… but I also felt there was another approach that would show off the song itself a bit more.”
Richard Marx’s brand new deluxe album, Stories to Tell, which includes a collection of his greatest hits, acoustic versions, and live tracks, is now available in stores everywhere. The release also comes with a DVD of Marx’s recent performance at the famed Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. Marx is currently making tour stops across the US, including two dates at Las Vegas’ Orleans Casino this weekend.
For more on Richard Marx and to purchase tickets, visit his official website at www.richardmarx.com.
Richard Marx Tour Dates:
2/11 Las Vegas, NV @ Orleans Casino
2/12 Las Vegas, NV @ Orleans Casino
2/23 Idaho Falls, ID @ Tetan Chamber Orchestra
2/24 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
2/25 Bremerton WA @ Admiral Theater
3/15 Shelby, NC @ Don Gibson Theater
3/16 Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theater
3/23 Vacaville, CA @ Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre
3/24 Campbell, CA @ Heritage Theater
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Beautiful Adele is pretty much the hottest thing going right now. She’s landed on the cover of People Magazine with a fascinating story inside. The Grammy winner has had to overcome a lot to get where she is today and her story is a very inspirational one, to say the least.
Grab her issue today! Head over to People to whet your appetite.
Adele, Make You Feel My Love Video:
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Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams were two of my favorite American Idol contestants in season 10, so to say I’m excited about their duet is a gross understatement. The song and the video are everything I’d hope for, and expect, from these two. It showcases their amazing vocals and colorful personalities.
I only hope Haley and Casey will make an album together really soon. Really, really soon. Until then, know this: I’ll buy anything and everything with either one of their names attached to it. Love them and love them muchly.
What You Need to Know
American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart has just debuted her new video for Baby, It’s Cold Outside, a jazzy rendition of the holiday classic featuring fellow Idol alum Casey Abrams. The video, which premiered today on Yahoo, takes a behind the scenes look at the pair in the studio recording the track, which was produced by Busbee (Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry) at Conway Studios in Los Angeles.
On season 10 of Idol, Haley and Casey were known for their unique, standout performances and jazzy vocal style, and quickly became fan-favorites. Entertainment Weekly called their jazz performance on Idol one the best duets of all time on American Idol. I couldn’t agree more.
What You Need to Do!
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” will be available digitally November 21st, and will appear on Haley’s debut album due early next year. Get the latest news from Haley on her website, HaleyReinhart.com. CAN’T WAIT!
I could listen to their version for hours on end. In fact, I believe I will….
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Singer/songwriter Alyssa Berna was raised in San Antonio, Texas in a music-steeped household, and it definitely shows in her music. I think you’re going to love this YouTube sensation and up-and-coming star.
More about Alyssa:
After her videos caught the attention of super-star Pharrell, Alyssa signed to Star Trak Records and flew to London to record her debut with producer Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, Train). Since then Alyssa has toured with Lifehouse and recorded a duet with lead singer Jason Wade, which is featured on the album along with singles “Cali Cali Cali” and “Soaking Up the Sun.”
Alyssa Bernal’s debut album Love Hangover is now available digitally.
Download the album on iTunes and Amazon, and get updates – and her latest cover videos, like Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away” – at AlyssaBernal.com.
Alyssa Bernal Pictures
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LeAnn Rimes. Bryan White. Two voices I could listen to forever and a day. These two aren’t on the radio nearly often enough! I dunno, it has something to do with the fact they’ve been living out their happily ever after with their families and all… They both wear happiness beautifully.
Bryan White has a lot going on this Holiday Season. Visit his official website for information on his second annual Christmas Tour. See Bryan White Christmas Tour Dates for information. Bryan White singing Christmas songs? There’s nothing about that I don’t love.
Bryan White has one of the best voices in country music. A quick visit to YouTube will quickly prove my point. Amazing voice, unbelievable song-writing talent, and he seems like a first-class person.
As for beautiful LeAnn Rimes (Did you see her at the CMA’s? – More gorgeous than ever, and obviously so happy!), her much anticipated new album, Lady & Gentlemen
Order Lady & Gentlemen
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Watch the Throne Tour Tickets – Jay-Z and Kanye West Hit the Road
Hip-hop fans have been waiting and watching the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye West for a long time. Their success has been intertwined ever since HOV brought ‘Ye on to work as a producer on 2001′s The Blueprint, one of his hit records. It made Kanye a major figure in hip-hop, and eventually allowed him to launch his performing career with 2004′s The College Dropout. Everyone from fans to critics were wondering whether the two of them would ever get together and collaborate on a proper record, however – not just with one of them doing production duties, but sharing writing credits.
That finally happened with the long-anticipated Watch the Throne. The record was released on Aug. 8 and featured a range of major hip-hop figures, including Swizz Beatz, The RZA, 88 Keys and others. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, but earned love equally among fans and critics, who gave it glowing reviews. Unsurprisingly, the two biggest figures in rap have turned out the biggest success of the past year.
Watch the Throne Tour tickets became big sellers in the wake of the album’s release. Who would pass up the chance to see Jay-Z and Kanye on tour together? The Watch the Throne Tour is set to begin Oct. 28, crossing through a number of American and Canadian cities as it winds its way through December.
What should fans expect from the tour? Well, great music, for one thing. In fact, while it might be premature to say so, it’s easy to believe that Watch the Throne will become known as a classic hip-hop record for this period of time. While reviewing the album for The AV Club, critic Nathan Rabin noted that the record doesn’t just show off the talents of these two men – it tells their stories, as well.
“As always, the men are a study in contrasts: the businessman and the bohemian, the faithful husband and the drugged-up playboy, the walking press release and the loose cannon,” Rabin writes. “Jay-Z is tidy. Kanye is nothing but rough edges. On Watch the Throne, exhilarating messiness and go-for-broke spontaneity infect Jay-Z and push him outside his comfort zone and into a realm of intense emotional reflection.”
The tension between these two very different men keeps the music on the album interesting, and is sure to make the tour one of the most anticipated of the fall and winter. Hip-hop fans have been waiting a little while for Jay-Z to jump back into the game, with his last release, The Blueprint 3, having been issued in 2009. Kanye, on the other hand, is an artist who seems unable to stop up his energy. He released a top-charting record, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, in 2010, with a series of collaborative songs being issued on every Friday leading up to the release and beyond, all the way to Christmas.
Needless to say, fans are glad to see the two of them putting out work together. Hopefully, the success of Watch the Throne will ensure we might see more collaborations in the future.
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