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Eric Church Tops List Of Nominees For the ’46th Annual CMA Awards’

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Rebecca Murray
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Eric Church
Eric Church - Photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.

Eric Church picked up five nominations and tops the list for The 46th Annual CMA Awards to be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Following close behind are Country couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton with four nominations each. And picking up three nominations apiece are Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, and Taylor Swift.

Set to air live from Nashville on November 1, 2012, the CMA Awards celebrate Country music and is the longest-running annual music awards program on network television.

“The depth and variety of talent represented by this year’s nominees is outstanding,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “From Country Music legends to cross-format favorites, to current superstars, and an exciting crop of artists who have jumped to that next level – the 2012 CMA Awards are going to be an exciting evening of entertainment for any fan of great music and memorable performances.”

Winners will be determined by a “final round of voting by eligible voting members of the Country Music Association.” CMA, founded in 1958, has 11,000 industry professional members.

46th Annual CMA Awards Nominees

Entertainer of the Year

Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Single of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))

“Dirt Road Anthem”
Jason Aldean
Produced by Michael Knox
Broken Bow Records

“God Gave Me You”
Blake Shelton
Produced by Scott Hendricks
Warner Bros. Records

“Home”
Dierks Bentley
Produced by Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten
Capitol Records Nashville

“Pontoon”
Little Big Town
Produced by Jay Joyce
Capitol Records Nashville

“Springsteen”
Eric Church
Produced by Jay Joyce
EMI Records Nashville

Album of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))

Chief
Eric Church
Produced by Jay Joyce
EMI Records Nashville

Four The Record
Miranda Lambert
Produced by Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, and Glenn Worf
RCA Nashville

Home
Dierks Bentley
Produced by Brett Beavers, Luke Wooten, and Jon Randall Stewart
Capitol Records Nashville

Own The Night
Lady Antebellum
Produced by Paul Worley and Lady Antebellum
Capitol Records Nashville

tailgates & tanlines
Luke Bryan
Produced by Jeff Stevens and Mark Bright
Capitol Records Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to Songwriter(s))

“Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
Will Hoge and Eric Paslay

“God Gave Me You”
Dave Barnes

“Home”
Dan Wilson, Brett Beavers, and Dierks Bentley

“Over You”
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton

“Springsteen”
Eric Church, Ryan Tyndell, and Jeff Hyde

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year

Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

Big & Rich
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square

Musical Event of the Year
(Award goes to each Artist)

“Dixie Highway”
Alan Jackson featuring Zac Brown
ACR/EMI Records Nashville

“Feel Like A Rock Star”
Kenny Chesney (duet with Tim McGraw)
Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville

“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”
Willie Nelson with Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, and Jamey Johnson
Legacy Recordings

“Safe & Sound”
Taylor Swift (featuring The Civil Wars)
Big Machine Records/Universal Republic Records

“Stuck On You”
Lionel Richie (with Darius Rucker)
Mercury Records Nashville

Musician of the Year

Sam Bush – Mandolin
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Dann Huff – Guitar
Brent Mason – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Director)

“Come Over”
Kenny Chesney
Directed by Shaun Silva

“Over You”
Miranda Lambert
Directed by Trey Fanjoy

“Pontoon”
Little Big Town
Directed by Declan Whitebloom

“Red Solo Cup”
Toby Keith
Directed by Michael Salomon

“Springsteen”
Eric Church
Directed by Peter Zavadil

New Artist of the Year

Lee Brice
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes
Love and Theft
Thompson Square




Craig Morgan Sings for Survivors

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Contributing Writer
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Craig Morgan introduces “What Matters Most”
Craig Morgan introduces “What Matters Most” at the SHOT Show in January - Photo courtesy of Dan Harr/Music News Nashville.

For all the ongoing efforts to care for troops coming home from abroad, the families of those who survived — and those who didn’t — are somewhat overlooked. That’s why Major Dan Rooney founded Folds of Honor, a charity dedicated to assisting these families by providing educational scholarships to dependents of troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bushnell Outdoor Products has partnered with Folds of Honor for several years. The company is also a sponsor of the Outdoor Channel’s “Craig Morgan< All Access Outdoors.” The idea of getting Morgan, a 10-year U.S. Army veteran, involved with Folds of Honor was, therefore, in the words of Mark Schaefer, Marketing Director, Bushnell Outdoor Products, a “no-brainer.”

“We knew that Craig is one of those unique individuals who have given a lot back, not just to his community but to his country as well,” he said. “So we approached him with the idea of writing a song that would be a tribute to the military and their families, and he just loved and embraced it.”

Morgan finished that song, “What Matters Most,” two days before the 2012 SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show opened in Las Vegas. He premiered it there at a Bushnell press conference, where it was announced that a recording of the song would be made available for free download to the first 10,000 visitors at WhatMattersMost.FoldsOfHonor.org. Voluntary donations are encouraged from all who access this site, with Bushnell matching everyone with its own $1 pledge. The site will remain active at least through the end of 2012.

“We offer it free because we want as many people as possible to be exposed to the message of this song,” Schaefer explained. “It’s not just for those people we’re supporting through Folds of Honor; it’s really about the people that have to make sacrifices — not just those who are fighting for our country, but their families too. And people aren’t just taking advantage of the free download; they’re contributing. We’ve gotten over 3,000 downloads already, with people giving $25, $50, even $100, stepping up and supporting our country.”

“Most Americans support our military, regardless of their politics,” said Morgan. “But when a soldier has fallen in service to our country or is no longer able to work, their dependents still need our support. Folds of Honor offers educational assistance their parent or spouse can no longer provide. Those families must not be forgotten.

“Country Music gets that message across better than any other format,” he added. “It’s the people’s music. And education is critical for this country. We must ensure that these kids receive as much education as they can.”

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By Bob Doerschuk
Used by Permission © 2012 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.




Tom Hanks and Justin Timberlake Join Stand Up To Cancer 2012

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Rebecca Murray
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Christina Applegate and Sofia Vergara at the 2010 SU2C
Christina Applegate and Sofia Vergara at the 2010 SU2C - Photo by Richard Harbaugh/© 2010 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, singer/actor Justin Timberlake, Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara, and Oscar-winner Halle Berry are joining Eric Stonestreet, Ray Romano, Felicity Huffman, Max Greenfield, Stacy Keibler, Maura Tierney, Rocco DiSpirito, Ethan Zohn, and Olympic Gold Medalists Gabrielle Douglas and Missy Franklin in participating in the third Stand Up To Cancer event. The 2012 fundraiser will be broadcast on Friday, September 7 at 8pm ET/PT commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC (the networks donated the hour).

BIO, E!, ENCORE, HBO, HBO Latino, ION Television, LMN (Lifetime Movie Network), Logo, MLB Network, mun2, Palladia, SHOWTIME, Smithsonian Channel, STARZ, STYLE, TBS and VH1 will also carry the Stand Up To Cancer event.

In addition to the above-mentioned celebrities, the list of those already confirmed to stand up for cancer patients and help raise money for cancer research includes Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Jessica Biel, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Seth Rogen, Emma Stone, executive producer Gwyneth Paltrow, and SU2C Co-Founder Katie Couric. Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, and Tim McGraw will “deliver moving, one-of-a-kind performances alongside inspiring patient stories.”

Simon Baker, Jordana Brewster, Diem Brown, Dana Delany, Chelsea Handler, Marg Helgenberger, Minka Kelly, Joe Manganiello, Jillian Michaels, Masi Oka, Ana Maria Polo, and Alison Sweeney will also be a part of SU2C.

Viewers will be able to call into the celebrity phone bank or donate via text. All of the proceeds will go to fund cancer research, with $180+ million raised during the 2008 and 2010 SU2C events. For more details on Stand Up To Cancer, visit standup2cancer.org.

About Stand Up To Cancer:

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) — a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)3 charitable organization — raises funds to hasten the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. In the fall of 2007, a group of women whose lives have all been affected by cancer in profound ways began working together to marshal the resources of the media and entertainment industries in the fight against this disease.

SU2C was founded on the belief that this is a pivotal juncture with the potential for transformative progress in cancer research because of two trends: breakthroughs made in our understanding of the basic science of cancer and technological advances that enable us to translate them into new treatments. Today’s cancer researchers need additional funding to fulfill the promise of life-saving discoveries, and Stand Up To Cancer engages the public to support their work.




Disney is Looking for a Modern-Day Cinderella

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Rebecca Murray
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Cinderella Slippers

Are you female, 18 or older, and wear a size 7 or 8 shoe? If so, Walt Disney Studios could have a pair of specially created Cinderella slippers just waiting to slip onto your feet.

With the classic animated film Cinderella heading to Blu-ray on October 2nd, Disney’s collaborating with Christian Louboutin and Glam Media on a search to find a modern-day Cinderella. The slippers were created by Louboutin and inspired by the classic fairytale, and feature “delicate lace adorned with crystals that give the iconic shoe an enchanting look. Two sparkling butterflies rest prettily on the design, one landing on the vamp while the other sits closely behind the crystal-covered heel, gently brushing the ankle. The elegant design is completed with the globally recognized trademark – Christian Louboutin red sole.”

One lucky winner will take home a pair of original Cinderella slippers by designer Christian Louboutin and attend a special, exclusive event at Disneyland, CA on September 27, 2012. There, the winner (accompanied by a guest) will receive a special princess “make-over” and get fit with the shoes.

Here are the Contest Details:

– Women can submit their ultimate Cinderella look on Facebook to vie for a chance to win the magical shoe.

– Entrants must take a photo “of the ideal outfit in their closet which portrays a look to match the Cinderella-inspired slippers re-imagined by Christian Louboutin.”

– Upload the photo to Facebook by September 11, 2012 at midnight.

– The winner must be available to travel September 26 – 28, 2012 and must reside in the United States.




Max Irons Set to Star in ‘The White Queen’

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Rebecca Murray
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Max Irons at the Red Riding Hood Premiere
Max Irons at the 'Red Riding Hood' Premiere - Photo © Richard Chavez

Starz has tapped Max Irons (son of Jeremy) to star as King Edward IV in their new scripted series, The White Queen. The 10 episode dramatic series will air in 2013 and is based on Philippa Gregory’s bestselling novels The White Queen, The Red Queen, and The Kingmaker’s Daughter.

“Philippa Gregory’s novels have become runaway best sellers with passionate fans the world over, making this a project ripe for reimagining,” stated Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director of Original Programming, for Starz, LLC. “The period of England’s Wars of the Roses makes for a sensational historical backdrop as a time fraught with violence, mystery and intrigue. We are excited to be working with an incredibly talented team, both in front and behind the camera, that is taking on such an ambitious project and bringing this riveting story to life.”

Colin Callender will executive produce the series for Starz, and he’ll also be executive producing season two of Magic City.

Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz said: “Carmi and I have worked with Colin for many years, and we are excited to have such a world-class movie and television visionary lending his talents to our STARZ series.”

Filming will take place in Bruges, Belgium.

Details on The White Queen:

The White Queen is the thrilling story of the women caught up in the ongoing conflict for the throne – they are some of the most ruthless players in history and will stop at nothing to support their own causes and those of the ones they love.

It is a stunningly rich tale of love and loss, seduction and deception, betrayal and murder, vibrantly woven through the stories of three different yet equally driven women in their quest for power as they manipulate behind the scenes of history – Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, and Anne Neville.

The year is 1464 and England has been at war for nine years battling over who is the rightful King of England – it is a war between two sides of the same family, The House of York and The House of Lancaster.

The House of York’s young and devilishly handsome Edward IV (Irons) is crowned King of England with the help of the master manipulator Lord Warwick “The Kingmaker” (James Frain). But when Edward falls in love and secretly marries a beautiful young widow, the commoner Elizabeth Woodville, introducing the exciting newcomer, Rebecca Ferguson, Warwick’s plan for control over the English throne comes crashing down around him. Frustrated by the new Queen’s influence he will stop at nothing to maintain his grip on the King.

The captivating and beautiful Elizabeth Woodville marries for the love of her King, with the help of her mother Jacquetta (Janet McTeer) a self proclaimed sorceress. Elizabeth’s most fierce adversary is the staunchly loyal Lancastrian Margaret Beaufort (Amanda Hale) – a damaged and highly religious woman who would willingly lay down her life to see her young son Henry Tudor take the throne. And then there is Anne Neville (Faye Marsay), Lord Warwick The Kingmaker’s daughter – a pawn in her father’s battle for control; who finds her strength and ambition when she takes control of her destiny and marries the King’s younger brother Richard Duke of York (Aneurin Bernard).




‘Dorothy of Oz’ Trailer Featuring the Voice of Lea Michele

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Rebecca Murray
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What happened the day after Dorothy returned from Oz to a Kansas devastated by a tornado? The 3D animated movie Dorothy of Oz, featuring Glee‘s Lea Michele as the voice of Dorothy, tells that tale, sending Dorothy back to Oz to help out her old friends.

The voice cast of Dorothy of Oz also includes Hugh Dancy, Patrick Stewart, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Belushi, and Megan Hilty.

Dorothy of Oz

The Plot:

The home she has been so desperate to return to is severely damaged, and the townspeople are packing up and moving out. But shortly after arriving in Kansas, Dorothy is magically transported back to Oz. She finds out that Oz is in trouble, and the people there need her help. Dorothy’s old friends – the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the formerly Cowardly Lion – have disappeared and Oz is in a state of decay.

As Dorothy journeys to find her friends, she encounters a number of new companions and problems, including a man made of marshmallows who can’t think for himself, a china doll princess whose bossiness is a cover for her fragility, and a tugboat with as many personalities as he has pieces. Dorothy must help this odd group band together against a new villain – a wicked Jester who thinks all of Oz should be under his control.




Jillian Michaels is Returning to ‘The Biggest Loser’

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Rebecca Murray
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Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels - Photo © Richard Chavez

It’s confirmed – Jillian Michaels will be back on the next season of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Kicking off in early January 2013, the upcoming season will be all about helping kid participants (ages 13-17) get healthy as the series addresses the childhood obesity epidemic.

Michaels will be back training participants alongside fitness experts Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince.

Michaels, a bestselling author and the head of a fitness empire, has trained The Biggest Loser contestants over the course of 10 previous seasons. Now a new mom of two, Michaels is even more committed to helping kids fight weight issues. “As a former overweight teen, I know firsthand how dramatically weight issues can affect every aspect of a child’s life,” said Michaels. “Having recently become a mother of two, I am more passionate than ever about helping empower children and families with the information and resources they need to live a healthier life.”

The Details:

Contestants will be divided into three teams in season 14 – supervised by trainers Harper, Michaels and Quince. Each trainer/team will be paired with at least one child participant (age 13-17) who will compete with and contribute to their respective teams, but the kids will not be eligible for elimination. They will work at both the ranch and at home, and their progress will be featured in every episode.

The trainers and Biggest Loser medical staff as well as behind-the-scenes childhood obesity experts will help the children get healthy, achieve their personal goals and transform their lives during the course of the season.




TBS Renews ‘Sullivan and Son’

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Rebecca Murray
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A scene from Sullivan & Son
A scene from 'Sullivan & Son' - Photo Credit: Danny Feld / TBS

TBS is showing support for Sullivan & Son with a second season order. The popular sitcom is currently airing on Thursdays at 10pm and, according to TBS, is averaging 2.5+ million viewers.

The series will be returning in 2013 for a ten-episode season two.

Announcing the renewal, Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) stated: “Sullivan & Son has gotten off to a strong start, quickly building its own fan base. We’ve had a great time working with Steve Byrne, Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley, Rob Long, and the wonderful cast and crew of Sullivan & Son, and we look forward to seeing the show continue to grow in 2013.”

The Plot:

TBS’s Sullivan & Son stars Steve Byrne as a corporate attorney who finds new life behind the bar when he leaves his Manhattan lifestyle and moves to Pittsburgh to take over his parents’ pub. Byrne is joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Christine Ebersole, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jodi Long, Valerie Azlynn, Vivian Bang, Owen Benjamin, and Dan Lauria.

Check Out the ‘Monsters, Inc 3D’ Poster

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Rebecca Murray
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Monsters Inc 3D Poster
'Monsters Inc 3D' Poster - Photo © Disney/Pixar

Yes, Disney/Pixar’s bringing Monsters, Inc back to theaters. And yes, they’re bringing the animated film back to theaters in 3D – just as they did with The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, and just like they’re doing with Finding Nemo.

To help make the point this Monsters, Inc will be in 3D, the new poster shows Mike wearing a pair of goofy 3D glasses.

The Plot:

The now-classic Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure Monsters, Inc. is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside. Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources.

Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams.

Monsters, Inc 3D hits theaters on December 19, 2012.




‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’ Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner

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Rebecca Murray
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Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters - Photo © Paramount Pictures

Hansel and Gretel are all grown up now and ready to take down all witches. Can you blame them, given their horrifying childhood experiences?

Starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton and directed by Tommy Wirkola, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters is heading to theaters in January 2013 (delayed from a 2012 release). Check out the new trailer, which just debuted showing Renner and Arterton in action.

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