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Gallery: Kelleigh Bannen Dazzles at the Draper James Summer Concert Series! 

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Summer is all about hanging out with friends and enjoying life! We had the honor of doing just that Thursday night with our girl Kelleigh Bannen at the Draper James Summer Concert Series. We have tons of videos and photos to share from the event!

The performance is part of a summer concert series that the Reese Whiterspoon owned store is putting on. The event had a very fun-filled Summer vibe to it, which fits perfectly with a lot of the songs Bannen sung! She preformed a 9 song set in a very unique setting, the window of the store! Guests mingled for about 30 minutes before Bannen took the stage, browsing the racks of clothes and enjoying the sweet Tea with Vodka! The beverages inspired Bannen to sing her song “Only Smoke When I Drink.”

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Bannen’s set consisted of some new favorites from her newly released Cheap Sunglasses EP along with some of the songs that made us love her in the first place. The crowd was also treated to a brand new song that hasn’t even been demoed yet!

WATCH: KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “PRETTY BEAUTIFUL”

Musician and long time friend, Teddy Christenberry was there to add some guitar and vocals to the performance. It was clear that this was a special moment for Bannen, who had childhood friends, family and fans cheering her on!

The crowd definitely got a good taste of her Cheap Sunglasses EP as she performed 4 of the 5 songs off it, including our favorite “Welcome To The Party.” It definitely got everyone into a festive mood and set the evening off right!

WATCH: KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “WELCOME TO THE PARTY”


Another favorite song that hasn’t officially been released but has been in a lot of Bannen’s setlists at concerts was “Broken Record Hearted.” It’s one of those songs where you have to clap along to and sing along with the chorus round and round we go / round we go

WATCH: KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “BROKEN RECORD HEARTED”

Bannen’s momma was in the audience so it was the perfect time to sing “Momma Got  A Gun.” She let everyone know her momma may be packing her gun! Daddy got a girlfriend / Momma got a gun. OH SNAP!

Bannen filled us in on some behind the scenes secrets while performing “Landlocked” which has been receiving radio play! It’s also on her EP! The Music Video for “Landlocked” was actually filmed at a house on 12 south! WATCH IT HERE.

WATCH KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “ALL GOOD THINGS” 

The intimacy of the show sure felt real as Bannen played a powerful new song that was inspired by an instagram post. This was one of the first times “Pretty Beautiful” has been heard as it hasn’t even been made into a demo yet! She told the crowd:

“When I first got in this industry, I felt like I needed to change myself and be perfect all the time in order to be accepted and in order to prove to my record label and to everbody else that I could do it. I feel like that came from a very young and inexperienced place that my worth was somehow based on my appearcance. I saw this quote on Instagram and it was like ‘We’re so concerned with being pretty, that we forget about being prety strong, pretty kind…’ I brought it into this co-write with Scott (Stepakoff) and said ‘could this possibly be a song, is it going to get cheesy, I really don’t like to do cheesy but I really think this could be a cool message.’ So essentially we wrote it to a beautiful woman who is physically beautiful but who doesn’t know that what’s most beautiful about her is all these other things. I got to play it at a Make-A-Wish Foundation event and it was like wow! I want to be doing things like this and talking about things like this more often.”

WATCH: KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “PRETTY BEAUTIFUL”


She finished the night with the title track from her latest EP “Cheap Sunglasses” which is sort of the anthem to her taking the risk of leaving her label and starting this new adeventure. Thanks to her courage and bravery, we have an amazing five song EP and hopefully more music on the way!

WATCH: KELLEIGH BANNEN PERFORM “CHEAP SUNGLASSES”

Thanks to Draper James and Kelleigh Bannen, none of us cared about being Landlocked on a hot summer night!

PHOTO GALLERY: KELLEIGH BANNEN AND TEDDY CHRISTENBERRY PERFORM AT DRAPER JAMES’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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Thompson Square Plays “You Make It Look So Good” When… + A Children’s Book Is In The Works!

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There are moments that have come along for husband and wife duo Thompson Square in the last several years that have been real “pinch me” moments. They’ve celebrated success with two #1 songs (“Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” and “If I Didn’t Have You), they earned a GRAMMY nomination, they’ve met musical icons like Merle Haggard and finally, they had their first born child, a son – Cooper!

WATCH: Thompson Square: T3 Home Movie – You Make It Look So Good

Keifer and Shawna Thompson are more than just a Country Duo, they are the kind of artists you fly across the world to see play for 15 minutes because they’ve touched your life that much. After fighting hard for 13 years before getting their record deal, it’s no wonder that to this day they are still the most humble and gracious people you will ever meet.

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There are different kinds of artists, artists you listen to on the radio, artists who’s music you buy, artists who you make sure to see in concert and artists you go the next level for –  requesting their music to radio because they have something to say, a voice that needs to be heard. That’s the kind of artists, Thompson Square are. That’s why, when I told them they were the “holy grail of interviews,” I 100% meant it. They might not have the biggest name in Country Music, but they have the biggest place in my heart and the hearts of thousands of fans around the globe.

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The GRAMMY nominated duo just released their new single “You Make It Look So Good” after taking a long break to enjoy life as new parents. This song resonated with the duo and it’s easy to see why. So often the tale goes, someone never pictures themselves getting married, settling  down… but then you meet the right person and things change.

Yeah, you got me wondering / What it might be like / Knowing every night / Who I’m waking up with / On the other side of the bed / And I never thought I’d let / Anyone ever get close enough / To make me fall in love / But ooh, you make it look so good

With a title like “You Make It Look So Good,” it’s pretty easy to come up with witty things to say! We had Keifer and Shawna play a little game where they took turns telling each other what the other makes look so good… Things got a little crazy when Keifer’s answered turned into taking off clothes and sexy Chewbacca outfits! Watch them play below!

WATCH: THOMPSON SQUARE PLAYS “YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO GOOD” WHEN…

After talking with Thompson Square, it was exciting to find out more about where they’re at right now and what’s ahead for them. Fans can support them by downloading their single “You Make It Look So Good,” going to shows, buying merch and requesting their single to radio! Keifer also talked about a new Children’s book that’s in production and doing more things related to children (songs, books) might be something Thompson Square works on as a side project in the future! It’s no doubt being parents have changed their lives for the better, we can’t wait to read the book! Check out the full interview below along with a photo gallery from their show!

WATCH: THOMPSON SQUARE’S INTERVIEW WITH VARIETY BEAT

PHOTO GALLERY: THOMPSON SQUARE PERFORMING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Concert/Live Show, Music

Photo Gallery: Elizabeth Huett At Mount Palomar Winery

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Thanks to HeyDay Events for having Elizabeth Huett out to Mount Palomar Winery Friday night!

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It was a wonderful show and possibly the best night of my 1.5 year old’s life. I’ve never seen her so alive! Clapping and squealing along as the songs started and came to an end!

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The venue was very family friendly with plenty of room for the kids to run around and chase each other. There was plenty of wine and great company that made for a perfect evening.

 

Huett put on a great show and it had the children all on the dance floor by the first song! The adults soon joined in as Huett shared the inspiration behind her songs, some of which will hopefully be on her upcoming album! She has recently signed with Interscope records and has been working on her debut album!

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After following Huett’s career for the past 8 years, it’s safe to say there are amazing things still ahead for her. She bravely sings about her struggles, hurts and opens herself up to the vulnerability that connects an audience with a performer. Keep an eye out for details about her upcoming album, hopefully in the next couple of months we will know more!

PHOTO GALLERY: ELIZABETH HUETT AT MOUNT PALOMAR WINERY

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Kristin Chenoweth To Star in NBC’S ‘Hairspray: Live’

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Kristin Chenoweth took to her social media accounts on Tuesday to announce some exciting news! Chenoweth revealed that she will be playing Velma Von Tussle in the upcoming Hairspray Live for NBC this December!

Chenoweth had been teasing some big news for a few days, some thought it was related to Wicked which just announced a big screen adaption of the tony award winning musical, while others guessed correctly about her joining Hairspray!

 

 

Hairspray is the 5th musical adaption that NBC has done! Over the last few years the network has brought The Sound Of Music:Live, Peter Pan Live, The Wiz Live!, and Grease Live all to life during the holiday season since 2013!

 

It’s no surprise that Chenoweth is part of this project, she has been doing television for some time. Splitting her time between musical productions and guest starring in series such as Glee, which showcased her musical talents!

Chenoweth is a former Broadway superstar and originated the role of Galinda in Wicked. We can’t wait to see her in Hairspray Live!

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Kip Moore Announces ‘Me and My Kind’ Tour With Jon Pardi! 

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Kip Moore announced his fall headlining tour! Me and My Kind Tour will start September 30th in Oklahoma City, OK and end December 8th in Detroit, MI! Joining him on the tour will be Jon Pardi. 

Moore will also be headlining The Big 98’s Guitar-b-que that benefits St.Jude hostipal in Nashville on August 10th!
Right now Moore is on the road with Miranda Lambert till the end of summer! Pardi who just released his album California Sunrise has been on the road with The Brothers Osbourne! 


Dates have been announced but venues are still unknown for the tour!
Sept. 30 — Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oct. 1 — Fort Worth, Texas

Oct. 6 — Kalamazoo, Mich.

Oct. 8 — Toledo, Mich.

Oct. 13 — Kingston, Ontario

Oct. 20 — Boston, Mass.

Oct. 21 — Pittsburgh, Pa.

Oct. 27 —Bemidji, Minn.

Oct. 28 — St . Paul, Minn.

Nov. 10 — Atlanta, Ga.

Nov. 11 —Birmingham, Ala.

Nov. 12 —Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Nov. 17 —Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Nov. 18 — Peoria, Ill.

Nov. 19 — Kansas City, Mo.

Dec . 1 —New York, N.Y.

Dec. 3 — Philadelphia, Pa.

Dec. 8 —Detroit, Mich.
Below is a video that Rolling stone released! Check out more and Pardi talking about the new tour below!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kip-moore-plans-me-and-my-kind-fall-tour-20160620