If there’s ever been a more beautiful song, I can’t imagine what it’d be. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s voices are pure magic, especially together.
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Faith Hill
Even if you don’t follow country music closely (and I can’t imagine anyone who doesn’t these days with Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Keith Urban, Big & Rich…), I know you’ve heard of the cowboy rock stars of Nashville, Big & Rich. The “rich” part of the equation is John Rich and he just might be the most out-spoken, opinionated, and blissfully talented writer in Country Music right now. Personally, I’ve been a big fan since he and “Big Kenny” strutted onto the country music map singing about saving horses and riding cowboys.
They made all of us sit up and say, “Whut? Whut?”
John Rich has a solo cd coming out, Son of a Preacher Man. The title cut is about his relationship with his own dad, a preacher man. In an interview with The Boot.com, John Rich told why the title song is so close to his heart: “Imagine being the most hardcore, rock ‘n’ roll, honkeytonk singer in Nashville … the wildest kid in town. But your dad is a fire and brimstone, Bible-banging preacher. He’s never been judgmental, but I’ve never recorded a song that offended him. I’ve played him songs that he’s said, ‘Nah, I’d rather you not say that,’ so I didn’t record them. That’s how much of an impact my dad has had on me.”
He told The Boot that his partner, Kenny, was on a Mission trip to Africa and that they will be touring together. He’s also certain there are more cds in Big & Rich’s future. And that’s news that follows under the category Great!
One of the talents that most impresses me about John Rich is his song writing abilities. He has written songs for Big & Rich (Lost in this Moment, Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy…), Gretchen Wilson (Redneck Woman, When I Think About Cheatin’, Here for the Party), Keith Anderson (Pickin’ Wildflowers) Cowboy Troy (If You Don’t Wanna Love Me, with Sarah Buxton), Faith Hill (Mississippi Girl, Sunshine and Summertime), Faith Hill & Tim McGraw (Like We Never Loved at All), Jason Aldean (Hicktown, Johnny Cash), Aaron Tippin, Martina McBride, Clay Walker, Shannon Brown (Corn Fed), James Otto, Jewel, and so on. I’m still researching songs that he has written or co-written and I honestly can’t keep up with them all.
It blows the mind.
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder to perform at Neighborhood Inaugural Ball Airing Exclusively on ABC, Tuesday January 21.
Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Bow Wow to perform with Rihanna, Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O’Neal scheduled to appear during Kids’ Inaugural Concert Airing Exclusively on Disney Channel Monday, January 20.
On Monday, January 19th, Disney Channel will present “Kids’ Inaugural: We Are The Future,” a concert celebration from Washington, D.C. honoring military families. This inaugural concert celebration will be hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families.
The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney, and will be streamed on Disney.com immediately following the culmination of the telecast on Disney Channel.
January 2009 will be a month to remember for the rest of your life!
Faith Hill (Finally!) will have a new CD out this year. Joy To The World
Order Faith’s CD: Joy To The World
Normally, when someone attempts a Faith Hill song on a singing competition, they’re minutes away from being toast. However, when an 18 year old girl named Amy Connolly auditioned for the British version of American Idol , The X Factor, she dared to tackle Faith. Amy sang a cover of the Faith Hill Song (There You’ll Be) and became the toast of the town in a good way.
Sweet voice. I can’t wait to hear what she does next. Thank goodness for You Tube!
The biggest surprise of the evening was just how amazing Carrie looked and sounded. She honestly put the other ladies of country on notice – they’d better start bringing it or she’ll trample them. She looked more glamorous and beautiful than just about anyone there and sounded, in my opinion, better than 98% of them.
I was very proud of her – she was one of the brightest stars of the evening, right up there with Faith Hill and Brooks & Dunn. Amazing company! The girl’s gonna be huge.
