EVENT (NASHVILLE, TN): MON AUG 13 - 7:30PM ANDY GIBSON AND "THE BUDS" LIVE CONCERT SERIES AT FONTANEL

Monday, August 13, 2012 - 7:30pm until 9:30pm in CDT

Andy Gibson and "The Buds" LIVE concert series at the Fontanel "Pepsi Studio Gallery". 

This week's line-up includes Jason Mitchell, James T. Slater,  The JaneDear Girls singer and throw down fiddle player Susie Brown, and of course Andy Gibson. Come hang out with the best new artists every MONDAY NIGHT at 7:30pm!

Click the link for Details: http://bit.ly/NeOzOa.

VIDEO: "LIFE IS NOT THROUGH" BY ANDY GIBSON AND ALEXA CARTER TO BENEFIT 5 YEAR OLD HOLDEN GOTHIA

A couple of months ago, Alexa Carter and Andy Gibson recorded this song for little Holden Gothia, a 5 year old boy who was brutally attacked by his mother and left mutilated. Luckily he survived, but needs your help! Susie Brown of JaneDear Girls wrote this song called "Life Is Not Through" with Marcus Hummon and Andy Gibson. ALL the proceeds will go to Holdens foundation - www.heroesforholden.org. Check out the Video below and purchase the song here:  http://bit.ly/LifeisNotThroughWithYou

ABC MUSIC LOUNGE FEATURES JOHN RICH, EMILY WEST, JANEDEAR GIRLS AND KRISTIN CHENOWETH

The ABC Music Lounge welcomes country artists John Rich, The JaneDear Girls, Emily West and Kristin Chenoweth following their songs which were included in last Sunday night's premiere of ABC's new series GCB, which stars Chenoweth. The Music Lounge showcases video clips, music and artists featured on ABC's primetime schedule. Fans interested in purchasing the music can visit the Lounge here. A GCB soundtrack will be available from Elektra/Nashville May 8.

NEW MUSIC: The JaneDear Girls Are Just "Good Girls Gone Bad"

Have you seen the previews for the new ABC show, "GBC"? Thought you recognized a couple of the voices? Those voices are the JaneDear Girls who's new single, "Good Girls Gone Bad" is featured! You can pick up the single on iTunes NOW!

VIDEO: "Merry Go Round" - The JaneDear Girls Official Line Dance

Hey y'all, the JaneDear Girls have their own official line dance for "Merry Go Round". This song always makes me move, even though I'm not a "line dancer". Awesome for Suzie and Danelle! Come on, make your merry go round!

"Team Lou" Team Wear Shirts Now Available

"Team Lou" shirts are now available! Dress like the cool kids and show your Team Lou spirit. Want one? Lemme know and I'll get the details to you. In case you live under a rock, "Team Lou" is made of WMG's promoter stud Lou Ramirez, Peta's favorite target Blake Shelton, new country musician extraordinaire Hunter Hayes, The wildly beautiful and Kick Ass JaneDear Girls and the "Give Us Some Freakin' AirPlay" Dirt Drifters.

Checkin' the Telly: November 24-28

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, 11/24:

Vince Gill and Sting in a brand new CMT Crossroads on CMT

Rodney Atkins will be on the Today Show on NBC and taking part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade across various tv stations.



Scotty McCreery is also taking part in the Macy's Parade.



Friday, 11/25:

Eli Young Band will be performing on the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS.



Saturday, 11/26:

Scotty McCreery will be on GAC in their re-airing of Introducing.




Sunday, 11/27:

Gary Allan, Eddie Montgomery, and Josh Kelley are on GAC in a repeat episode of Day Jobs.



Monday, 11/28:

LeAnn Rimes is featured on GAC's Backstory 




The JaneDear Girls are featured on Hart Of Dixie on The CW




Justin Moore will be kicking ass on the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS




Jimmy Wayne will be performing the National Anthem before the New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints game on ESPN.



Check your local listings for specific show times.

ALABAMA TO RECEIVE “GREATEST HITS” AWARD AND PERFORM ON “AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS” MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, ON FOX

AMERICAN IDOL SCOTTY MCCREERY ALSO SET TO PERFORM

Josh Turner, Jordin Sparks, The Big Show, The JaneDear Girls, Bill Engvall,

Larry Mahan and Rodney Carrington Scheduled To Appear

Voting for Artist of the Year Continues at www.theacas.com Until Friday, December 2

Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, also will perform during the broadcast. Additionally, AMERICAN IDOL winner Scotty McCreery has been added to the list of performers for the two-hour primetime special.

The AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Greatest Hits Award is presented to a country music act that has produced an extensive catalogue of No. 1 hits throughout its career.

As one of country music’s classic groups, Alabama has enjoyed more than 30 years of unprecedented success in the music industry. Consisting of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook, the group has released 21 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums, and 43 No. 1 singles. Other accolades include eight country music "Entertainer of the Year" honors, two Grammys, two People's Choice Awards and their very own star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame."

Alabama first signed with industry giant RCA back in 1980. The group immediately began taking the country genre in new directions, reaching out to an incredibly diverse fan base, many of whom had never listened to country music. The band's upbringing on country, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, rock-n-roll and southern rock enabled them to perform everything from Acuff to ZZ Top. Their career sales have topped 73 million records, ranking them as one of the 10 biggest-selling bands in the annals of popular music – ahead of such rock legends as Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Queen, Pink Floyd and The Who. Additionally, Alabama has more No. 1 records than any band in country music history and has sold more concert tickets than any other country group.

The second annual AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, hosted by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. Co-hosts Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, along with country music’s Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band and The Band Perry are set to perform. The special will also include appearances by Josh Turner, Jordin Sparks, The Big Show, The JaneDear Girls, Bill Engvall, Larry Mahan and Rodney Carrington. Previously announced participants include Lauren Alaina, Rachel Bilson, Miranda Lambert, Scotty McCreery and the men of “Pawn Stars” (Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin Russell).

AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS is executive-produced by Bob Bain (TEEN CHOICE 2011, “Kids’ Choice Awards”). Fletcher Foster, Paul Flattery and Tisha Fein serve as producers; and Greg Sills is supervising producer. Michael Dempsey will direct the special.

Visit www.theacas.com for the complete list of categories and nominees.

The JaneDear Girls Are Making Radio's Merry Go Round!

The JaneDear Girls are making someone's Merry Go Round judging by these numbers! Great week as the new single (and my favorite too), "Merry Go Round", made it's debut on Mediabase at #47 and is already spinning at several stations nationwide and adding more every day! Put the "merry" in your Christmas and purchase their cd, "The JaneDear Girls", on sale at most major online and retail music outlets.

Country Goes ‘Thriller’? JaneDear Girls Get Zombie-fied

Posted Thu Nov 3, 2011 11:05am PDT by Wendy Geller in Our Country
Source: Our Country, The Yahoo Ram Country Music Blog

Halloween 2011 is over and done--we've eaten all the candy and looking forward to Thanksgiving by now, right? However, here's a little extra treat left over from the holiday for you to enjoy.

The JaneDear Girls played a show on Halloween night at Raleigh, NC's City Limits Saloon. Fans of the sassy vocal duo know that the Girls enjoy dressing to the nines on a regular basis--so, of course, the pair went all out for Halloween, choosing cute/spooky costumes for their stage appearance.

However, they didn't stop with just wigs and makeup. Instead of launching straight into some butt-kicking country, the Girls--and their entire band--treated the audience to the Vincent Price rap from Michael Jackson's classic "Thriller." Oh, and they didn't stop there, either. Check out their rendition of the famous zombie dance from Jackson's equally classic video.

Pretty dang cute, no? (Kudos to the guy in the diaper, as well. Now that took some guts.)

The JaneDear Girls followed their zombie routine by "rising from the dead" and kicking into their decidedly live-ly single "Merry Go Round." Whosoever shall be found, without the soul for getting down? Not this band!

The JaneDear Girls will be appearing at a few select dates in November; you can keep up with their event schedule here.

*EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS* - WQDR HOWL-O-WEEN BASH FEATURING THE JANE DEAR GIRLS, THE LOST TRAILERS, BRADLEY GASKIN AND PHIL VASSAR - CITY LIMITS RALEIGH, NC 10/29/11

Concert: WQDR Howl-O-Ween Bash at City Limits Saloon
Date: 10/29/11
Artists: The JaneDear Girls, The Lost Trailers, Bradley Gaskin, Phil Vassar
Venue: City Limits Saloon Raleigh, NC

Unfortunately myself (Jennifer), who writes up the concert reviews and Anthony, our professional photographer, were unable to attend this show due to unforeseen circumstances (Jenn) and a previously scheduled out of town sporting event shoot (Anthony). Ingrid, our "videographer/livestreamer/alternate photographer", was in attendance for some of sound check and the majority of the concert. She did miss Bradley Gaskin so we were not able to secure any photos or video of his performance or soundcheck. Lovin' Lyrics also had some local friends that attended who were kind enough to get some comments from the audience about who they were excited to see, why and who they thought was the best performance of the night. Here's what they had to say. Looks like The JaneDear Girls were the hit of the night! We only got a few audience comments but from what I hear, the entire show was outstanding and not one of the artists disappointed anyone! Apparently City Limits itself was just as big a hit with the crowd as the show itself. LOL!

Thanks to Joe, Sarah, and Dani for taking the time to get these comments around the crowd:

BEFORE THE SHOW: Which Artist Do You Want to See The Most and Why?

Larry from Raleigh: "Definitely the JaneDear Girls, are you kidding me? The hot dark haired girl gives Charlie Daniels a run for his money. That girl can bend a fiddle like nobody's business. By the way, WOOO HOO City Limits, you rock! Best bar in town!"

Sharon from Holly Springs: "Phil Vassar, yeah I have to say Phil Vassar. Have you seen that butt in those jeans? The man screams sexy and screams it out loud. I couldn't tell you the names of his songs, but that doesn't matter because the man is fine."

Ronald from Raleigh: "The JaneDear Girls, especially in whatever costumes they're gonna be wearing. The girls can sing, play some kick ass music and look gorgeous at the same time. They are the total package for me, actually a double package since there's 2 of them. Ha! My wife laughs at me everytime I bust out "Wildflower" because, well look at me, I'm short, fat and bald with tattoos. Do I look like I should be singing about being a wildflower growing in the sunshine? I'm glad WQDR was able to book them for this show and I love this bar!"

JoAnne from Cary: "The Lost Trailers. I loved "Holler Back" and I've heard a sneak peek of that new one they have coming out, I think it's called "Underdog" or something like that. Only heard it once, but it's a good one. I met them at CMA Fest in Nashville and they're great guys, very friendly and just good guys. Thanks City Limits for always having the best bands! So glad I heard about you guys so I can quit going to the Longbranch, they NEVER have good music."

AFTER THE SHOW: Who Gave the Best Performance Tonight?



Johnny from Ft. Bragg: "The JaneDear Girls KICKED ASS! I didn't know who they were before tonight, don't really get to spend much time listening to music when you're in Afghanistan, but they definitely made a fan out of me. I know who they are now. Man that chick can play the fiddle, makes Charlie Daniels look like a beginner! Shhh, don't tell Charlie I said that. The blonde girl is absolutely beautiful, kinda reminded me of Nancy Wilson of Heart with her guitar playing. You don't see many women playing guitar. I wish they'd come play out at Ft. Bragg for one of the shows that Craig Morgan does out there. They'd be a great opening act. They were GREAT, by far the best of the acts tonight."

Steven from Fuquay-Varina: "Gotta go with the Lost Trailers, holy s**t they were good. I just love good rockin' country and they rocked the s**t out of it tonight. Great show! Bring them back again City Limits!"

Suzanne from Raleigh: "I loved the JaneDear Girls! I was so excited to see them play tonight. Loved "Wildflower" when it was big, then that other one, I think it was "Shotgun Girl"? They are just freakin' great! I am in love with "Merry Go Round". I'm hitting Walmart tomorrow and picking up that cd for sure!"

Team Lou News: Footloose Earns $16.1M on Opening Weekend

According to box office sales reports, the remake of the 80's classic movie, Footloose, earned $16.1 million on it's opening weekend. The movie stars Julianne Hough. The soundtrack features Team Lou artists Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes and The JaneDear Girls. The soundtrack is great! Purchase your copy online at iTunes or Amazon or at any store that sells your favorite cds.

Pre-Order Your Copy of the Upcoming Soundtrack from the movie, "Footloose", featuring Blake Shelton, The JaneDear Girls and Hunter Hayes

Get Blake Shelton and The JaneDear Girls versions of "Footloose" and Hunter Hayes and Victoria Justice's version of "Almost Paradise" on the updated remake of the classic soundtrack for "Footloose". You can pre-order and download songs from Footloose (Music from the Motion Picture) [Deluxe Version] by Various Artists on iTunes for just $13.99.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY 

PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONWIDE INSURANCE PERFORMANCE STAGE AT THE “2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS” ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Nationwide Insurance Creates Branded Stage to Feature Performances by Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Hunter Hayes, The JaneDear Girls, Thompson Square and CMT’S NEXT SUPERSTAR Finalists Matt Mason and Steven Clawson

NASHVILLE – June 7, 2011 – The superstar lineup continues to grow for the 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS with the addition of Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Hunter Hayes, The JaneDear Girls, Thompson Square and CMT’S NEXT SUPERSTAR Finalists Matt Mason and Steven Clawson who will perform live from the Nationwide Insurance stage on Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. For the fourth year in a row, Nationwide Insurance will be prominently featured throughout the night on a branded performance stage that resembles the insurance giant’s blue frame logo

As part of their sponsorship, Nationwide will bestow the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side® Award to country music’s best new live act as determined by the fans. Fans can watch their videos and vote through June 7th at CMT.com for nominees Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Colt Ford, The Band Perry and Josh Thompson. For the second year in a row, NASCAR driver and Nationwide Insurance customer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will reveal the winner on Wednesday, June 8.

The 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will be hosted by Kid Rock and will air LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 8 on CMT and CMT.com. Performances for the award show include Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Big & Rich, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan. Presenters during the 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS include Shania Twain, Sara Evans, Justin Bieber, Sheryl Crow, ”American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina, Train, Kristen Chenoweth, Melissa Peterman, ”Dancing With The Stars” winner Hines Ward, Green Bay Packers’ Clay Matthews and Mary Steenburgen.

For more information as it becomes available, follow CMT on Twitter (@FollowCMT) with hashtag #CMTawards, text AWARDS to 32709 to get alerts on your phone or become a fan of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on Facebook.

CD Review: "The Jane Dear Girls" - The Jane Dear Girls

CD: The Jane Dear Girls

Artist: The Jane Dear Girls

Release Date: Feb. 1, 2011

Label: Reprise

I gotta start this review out with 2 words, Thank God!

The Jane Dear Girls are a breath of fresh, clean air in the current world of female country artists. Everyone’s trying to be like everyone else, with the exclusion of a handful of artists, but not The Jane Dear Girls. They're reminiscent of Taylor Swift in style but definitely different, both in image and sound, unique and are true to who they are. Their cd is no different. You won’t find twangy, “Woe is me, wah my boyfriend left me, let me tell y'all all about it” music here. These girls are strong and it shows in their music.

The campy and charming lead in single, "Wildflower", took the charts by storm and made a name for this pair. Listeners love it's infectious tone and it's catchy lyrics. The rest of the cd is just as bold and adventurous. Now don't think every song on the cd is gonna have you up and dancing, it also showcases the duo's slow and delicate vocal abilities with melodies like "Saturdays in September" and "Never Gonna Let You Go".

Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett have done it right. The Jane Dear Girls are on the country music map and this is a destination I'll definitely come back to. Way to go girls on a great cd. Now, stop reading this and go buy it!

You can find the cd on iTunes, Amazon and in stores starting today, February 1, 2011. Seriously, stop reading and get it now!