• Run Away with Love and Theft

  Posted by: Laurie Hartt

  April
  21
  2011

  

   

  Whenever spring gets in full swing and the weather warms up for real, I always get the urge to roll down my windows and drive off into the wild blue yonder.

   

  Now, there are myriad songs and playlists one could choose from, but one of my absolute favorites for the past few years is the song "Runaway," by the band Love and Theft. 

   

   

  Some of you Taylor Swift fans might remember them as the opening act for her 2008 tour (and reportedly, singer Steven Barker Liles was the inspiration for her song "Hey Stephen," one of her few good mentions!

   

  Band members Stephen Barker Liles, Eric Gunderson and Brian Bandas met in Nashville and formed a really unique, harmonizing sound for a music that is a really interesting blend of country and rock.

   

  Here's another favorite song of mine:

   

   

  Why do they write? "Nothing beats country songwriting," says Stephen. "That's as real as it gets and that's why we're here. We love what it represents and we want to carry it forward."

   

  Want to hear more? Grab their CD or check out their site!

   

  Hope this gets you through your next long drive, or at least your next long Thursday!

   

  What are your favorite road songs?
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• King of Country: Kenny Chesney

  Posted by: Sienna Orlando

  February
  25
  2011

  

  I'm a sucker for a cute cowboy.

   

  Long have I heard of the decade's leading country boy, Kenny Chesney, but it wasn't until recently that I really got a taste of this down-home musical genius.

  

   

  Released in September of 2010, Kenny's newest album, "Hemingway's Whiskey" began twining across the radio with his first single "Boys of Fall." Soon after, his next single "Somewhere With You" came in full force with its sadly romantic lyrics and upbeat guitar riffs. If you've heard this song, ladies, you know what I mean!

   

  Needless to say, I ran out to buy the first pop country album I own (minus the Lady Antebellum disc my pop sent me). Mixed in with my collection of folk, bluegrass and rock music, the album offers a good clean country feel with a summer's day sort of feel to it.
  

   

  Check out this acoustic version of "Somewhere with You" and enjoy!
  

   

   

  What are your favorite Kenny Chesney songs?

  Please share, I think I'm in love!
  
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• Calling All Country Fans: Country Strong Will Knock Your Socks Off

  Posted by: Laurie Hartt

  January
  10
  2011

   

  Calling all country music fans!

   

  Saturday night was cold and chilly, so in efforts to stay indoors where it was warm I went out with my friends for a girls' movie night. After buying eighty pounds of candy at CVS, we headed over to the theater to watch Country Strong.

  

   

   In case you haven't heard of the movie or seen any trailers, here's a little info blurb from IMDB: "A drama centered on a rising country-music songwriter (Hedlund) who sparks with a fallen star (Paltrow). Together, they mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads to romantic complications involving her husband/manager (McGraw) and a beauty queen-turned-singer (Meester)."

   

  Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester, Garrett Hedlund, and Tim McGraw, this film actually really surprised me for its dark, realistic plot and incredible music. It's a great cast with a great soundtrack, so even if you aren't a big country fan, I'd definitely still recommend this movie.

   

  Leighton Meester surprised me the most on this film, because while I've heard a couple of her songs on the radio or online, I wasn't overly impressed. Given free reign to belt it out without the hindrance of electronic manipulation, however, she was amazing! and every part the gorgeous and talented country star (love the huge curls!).

   

   

   

  Here's a video of her song "Words I Couldn't Say":

   

   

   

  Gwyneth  Paltrow played probably the deepest role of the movie, as recovering alcoholic and country superstar Kelly Canter.

   

  

   

  As this song below clearly indicates, she is definitely not just a pretty face or a talented actor. I'd buy her album!

   

   

  You  might already know Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn from Tron:  Legacy or as Patroclus in Troy. You might not have known, however, that he is also a mcyummy cowboy who can sing like nobody's business.

   

  

   

   Here's one of the songs he sang on the movie, "Chances Are."

   

   

  And then, just because they are so cute, I couldn't resist posting a clip of the duet between Meester and Hedlund.

   

  

   

  Here is their song "Give Into Me." 

   

   

  As you can tell, I loved this movie, and it's already been nominated for a Golden Globe. So are you ready to be wowed? Will you go see it?
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• Buzz Alert: The JaneDear Girls

  Posted by: LuLu*s !

  August
  3
  2010

  

  We have a new contest on Lulus.com with a hot new band called the JaneDear Girls! So check out the contest page to enter to win a $500 shopping spree and more! 

  "We want to Rock!  We like our guitars loud, our fiddles ripping and a steady beat that makes people want to dance!"- The JaneDear Girls
  

  

  And dance I will! One of my favorite new acts in the country music scene are The JaneDear Girls. With their first single "Wildflower" out now, I'm not the only one who's buzzing about them.  Their single continues to climb charts and their video for "Wildflower" is currently #13 on the GAC countdown, beating pros like Toby Keith and Jewel!

  You can win a signed cd from this hot new duo, with a Daisy Rock Guitar, and (*drum roll*) a $500 shopping spree at LuLus.com!  Click here for more details on how you can win, until then get up and dance to "Wildflower"!

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