Blake Shelton becomes a foodie
Thursday, June 28, 2007 – Blake Shelton taped an episode of Paula's Party, Paula Deen's Food Network show that is based in Savannah, Ga. Shelton was invited to be the first musical guest ever on the show. He joined Deen in the kitchen for some hot cooking and then continued with a tour of his bus.
Shelton and Deen exchanged quick-witted comments throughout the show and at the conclusion Shelton said, "It's really hard to embarrass me, but Paula did it!" After the taping Shelton enjoyed a late lunch at Deen's restaurant - The Lady and Sons.
The show will air on the Food Network in the fall.
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Startin' Fires
After four albums of neo-traditional country, or what passes for such now days, Blake Shelton returned to the number one spot with a faithful cover of Michael Buble's Home, a pure pop song wrapped up for the country audience. One would think the inevitable path would be to then produce an album of slick pop-country singles. While Shelton slides closer to pop here, it's not necessarily the new fad of pop-country.
With songs like Good At Startin' Fires, She Wouldn't Be Gone, »»» |
Pure BS Deluxe Edition
Blake Shelton is one of those artists just bubbling under superstar status. In a quiet, dependable way, each of his releases (this is his fourth) has done very well. But he either scores a big number one hit ("Austin") or scatters a few small ones ("Ol Red") every time.
For the present, a repackaging with three new tracks, Shelton offers another solid effort of roadhouse romps and lover's laments. While the album works overall, Shelton shows far more comfort on fast tracks. »»» |
Pure BS
If his fourth album's any indication, Blake Shelton is at an artistic crossroads. His 11-song disc has a theme of inconsistency with 3 different producers - Bobby Braddock, Brent Rowan and Paul Worley. Half of the album signals a shift from Shelton's nontraditional country into a more pop-flavored brand
of country. This couldn't be more evident than on "Don't Make Me," the first single and a pure power ballad.
Shelton tries to move away from his trademark Oklahoma »»» |
Editorial: American Idol's Carrie Underwood can sing –
If anyone saw the Super Bowl – what a great great game that was – they would have heard American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood sing the National Anthem. Underwood did with her voice what Kelly Clarkson did last week with her written words – give it to Scott Borchetta, the head of Big Machine Records,, who tried defending Taylor Swift by knocking American Idol performers. »»»
Concert Review: McBride, Adkins shine sometimes –
As Martina McBride pointed out, the pairing of the country singer with Trace Adkins on their current jaunt was surprising. After all, she's of diva-quality voice, petite, non-controversial unless you call singing songs that empower women controversial. Adkins, on the other hand, has not been afraid to speak his mind with a kick butt attitude.... »»»
Concert Review: Eilen Jewell wears her musical hats well –
Eilen Jewell wears a lot of musical hats. The Idaho native, who now lives in Boston, fronts the Eilen (ee-lin) Jewell Band, a pretty much traditional country band. She's a member the Sacred Shakers, an octet doing gospel country with a country beat. And she has yet another project, Butcher Holler, covering Loretta Lynn songs.... »»»
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