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Dolly Parton & Vince Gill 'I Will Always Love You' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:22:24 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic topped the CMT list of top love songs, just a couple of years ago. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share it with you. Here’s a little trivia on this classic song. The singer/songwriter topped the charts as the artist twice and three times as the songwriter. The song, [...]

Does It Matter If Luke Bryan Read the National Anthem Lyrics Off His Hand at the MLB All-Star Game? [POLL]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:11:43 +0000

Facebook has been blowing up over the suspected use of “cheat sheet lyrics” written on Luke Bryan’s hand during the National Anthem at last night All-Star MLB game. I say, what difference does it make? When you are tasked with the honor of performing our Nation’s most highly regarded song, wouldn’t you want to make [...]

Skylar Laine 'Brings Country to Whitney Houston' on 'American Idol'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:11:32 +0000

Ever since we first met Skylar Laine, her ‘American Idol‘ performances have exploded like rock-infused country music firecrackers. She stomps around the stage, with a spring in her step and a twang in her voice like a mini Reba. While we love when she does her thang, it was time for us to see and hear something different and new from her.

Man Burns Flag Over Houston

Clay Miller — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:37:04 +0000

Whitney Houston was laid to rest this past weekend amid a series of celebrations and accolades of her life which (in some opinions) ended way too soon. But there were other people who decided that her send off was over the top.

Clay's Corner – Whitney Houston's Funeral to Include US Flag at Half Staff?

Clay Miller — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:43:27 +0000

Whitney Houston. Beautiful musician, singer and actress. Taken away from us too soon. I like many others were captivated in the mid 1980′s by her voice. But unfortunately like many other famous people, they’re taken away with out much notice and to our dismay. This weekend, the world will say good bye to her in [...]

LeAnn Rimes Honors Whitney Houston With Tribute Performance

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:41 +0000

This weekend, pop diva Whitney Houston’s death shook the music community to its core, leaving stars so stunned and sad that the only appropriate way to respond seemed to be offering up a version of the awe-inspiring ‘I Will Always Love You.’ We saw Jennifer Hudson bring the Grammy audience to the point of tears with her chill-invoking tribute on the big stage last night. But even before that emotional performance, LeAnn Rimes paid tribute to the fallen star by singing the hit song at her show in Reno, Nev.

Dolly Parton Mourns Whitney Houston's Death: 'Whitney, I Will Always Love You'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:54 +0000

Dolly Parton and the late Whitney Houston are forever connected through one very specific hit ballad. Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’ — which Parton wrote and first released in 1974 — was a massive hit for Houston in 1992 as part of ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack.

Whitney Houston Dead At 48 [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:32:00 +0000

Pop Diva and actress Whitney Houston has died at age 48, Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she starred in hits like “The Bodyguard” , ” The Preacher’s Wife” and “Waiting to Exhale.”A cause of death was not immediately given. News of Houston’s death came on the eve of music’s biggest night, [...]