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January 2012

January 23, 2012

Okay, one more day off

What a sad and crazy week.  My father-in-law's funeral is today and so today should be the last crazy day around here.  We're all sad and odd things will bring out fits of tears, but we're all doing much better than I thought we'd be, especially my husband. I figured he'd be a jellified wreck of a man, but he's turned out to be a lot stronger than I gave him credit for. In fact, it's me that has turned out to be the jellified wreck of a person. My kids tend to look at me like I have suddenly burst into flames anytime I start crying at strange things like commercials, packages of hamburger, the kitchen sink. 

Grief is a definitely a strange mistress.  

But slowly we're adjusting and I think once the funeral is over this afternoon we will all pretty much be back to feeling like normal people again, just with huge holes in our hearts...but that's to be expected.  

So tomorrow I expect to FINALLY be able to be here full time.  Fingers crossed!

Posted by Shannon on January 23, 2012 at 08:06 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

January 19, 2012

James Otto Celebrates Release of Zac Brown Band's New Single "No Hurry" (press release)

“When I got the call, my wife and I stopped what we were doing and started dancing around the kitchen of our house, we were so excited,” said singer/songwriter James Otto about the news his co-penned song “No Hurry” would be the new single release off of GRAMMY/CMA/ACM award-winning group the Zac Brown Band’s latest album, You Get What You Give. The heartening, ‘slow-down-and-smell-the-roses’ ballad is the fifth single from You Get What You Give and hits radio airwaves this week, joining the race to become the band's tenth consecutive No. 1 single on country radio.

Continue reading "James Otto Celebrates Release of Zac Brown Band's New Single "No Hurry" (press release)" »

Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM in James Otto, The Zac Brown Band | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Listen to Tim McGraw's Emotional Traffic in its entirety

 

Tim McGraw Emotional Traffic

Tim McGraw fans listen up, NPR.org is giving fans the chance to hear Tim's controversial (?) new album Emotional Traffic in its entirety until January 24th when it officially hits store shelves and online retailers.  

Check out the entire album here or pre-order your copy here. 

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Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM in Album news, Tim McGraw | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Blake Shelton's dad's obituary

 

Dick Shelton

 

I've had quite a few people coming here searching for Blake Shelton's father's obituary the last two days so I went searching and found it.  It's not really news, but I know a lot of fans are interested and since I consider an obituary a tribute to someone who was tremendously loved, it seems fitting to post it.  

Ada —  

Memorial services for Richard Lee “Dick” Shelton, 71, of Ada, are 11 a.m. Saturday at Crosspointe Church, the Rev. Earl Hood officiating. The U.S. Army Honor Guard  is conducting military honors.

Mr.  Shelton died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at a Shawnee hospital. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Lawton, Okla., to D.T. and Ruby Mead Shelton.

He attended schools in Duncan and Lawton.

He married Terrie Ann Horton Delozier on Nov. 29, 1997, in Ada.

Mr. Shelton was a car salesman for Marion Fenton, Service Chevrolet and Don Hayes Cadillac. He owned and operated J.R.’s Cars, and later was a salesman for Chaprell Dodge and Kubota Tractors until his retirement in 2010. Mr. Shelton was a longtime member of Hi-Lifters Car Club in Duncan. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Honor Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Terrie Shelton, of the home; a son, Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda of Tishomingo; daughter, EndyIntrieri and her husband Mike of Oklahoma City, daughter, Phileshia Anderson of Ada; son, Terrell Delozier and his wife Tashina of Ada; five grandchildren, Ryan Intrieri, JaceIntrieri, Jesseca Anderson, Kylee Anderson and TaevynDelozier; and one sister, Linda Perry of Gainesville, Texas.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richie Shelton, a brother, Ronald Hardacre, and his parents.

The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Unity Medical Center, in memory of Dick Shelton, 1102 W. MacArthur, Shawnee,  OK 74804.

Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com.

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Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM in Blake Shelton, R.I.P. | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Rascal Flatts announce details of new studio album - "Changed" (press release)

Rascal Flatts Changed
I have a major love/hate relationship with press releases - on one hand, they're easy peasy to post and a great way to get quick info to you guys.  On the other hand, they're generally rather boring and I've always sort of stayed away from them because most of the other sites will post the info.  Mind you, that's not a bad thing, I've just always preferred to use my time posting the oddball and out-in-left-field stories so that I have something different than everyone else since I figure most visitors to my site are like me and visit multiple country sites to get their news and will find the info elsewhere. Besides, I get bored easily and have a hard time rewriting press releases to make them sound original.  

Well you know what?  Screw it!  I'm going the easy route and from now on will be posting press releases.  I'm going to just post them pretty much in their entirety how they show up in my inbox with a little statement in the post title so that you guys know when the info is coming from a press release and not actually from me.  I figure this way I can get the info out to you guys quicky with little effort (shocker, I'm lazy on occasion) and I can save my brain power (ha ha) for the stories that I actually enjoy writing that you may or may not find everywhere else on the web.

So this one's about Rascal Flatts and their new album Changed.      

Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts announced today that they will release CHANGED, their highly-anticipated seventh studio album, on April 3. Award-winning musician Dann Huff co-produced the new project with Flatts.
CHANGED is poised to follow the success of their first Big Machine Records album release, NOTHING LIKE THIS, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country albums sales chart, making Flatts one of only four country acts to debut six consecutive studio albums at #1. NOTHING LIKE THIS went on to become a platinum-selling album, featuring two #1 hits including the certified platinum “I Won’t Let Go” and the gold-certified “Easy” (with pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield).
Since their musical debut in 2000, the band has sold over 21 million albums, 25 million digital downloads and delivered 13 #1 singles to the top of the charts. Rascal Flatts is the most awarded Country group of the past decade, earning over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more. As one of the hottest-selling acts on tour in any genre, they’ve sold over 6 million concert tickets, and counting. Currently, the band is performing across the country on their Thaw Out Tour, which earned a slot on CMT's "Top Tours of 2012." For tour dates and album updates, visit www.rascalflatts.com. 
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Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 09:23 AM in Album news, Press Release, Rascal Flatts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Miranda Lambert has perhaps the cutest Twitter pic ever!

Miranda Lambert's Cher

I know that this is a pointless post, but come on, Miranda's dog Cher is her official Twitter picture and it's just too cute not to post for those who may never have seen it.  

Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 09:06 AM in Miranda Lambert, Pets | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Billy Ray Cyrus makes a shocking confession

Billy Ray

Ok Billy Ray Cyrus fans, I have a bit of shocking news for you. Get ready to have your 90s memories dashed all to hell!  

In a recent interview with CelebBuzz, Billy Ray admits that he never learned the dance that went along with Achy Breaky Heart!

“I’ve never done the Achy Breaky dance,” he says. “I did invent one of the moves,” but ”invent is probably a very loose term,” he jokes. “I have a little signature in there, but to this day, I couldn’t stand up and do the dance.”

I know, I know, contain your Achy Breaky hearts Billy Raysters, it's hard to believe but it came straight from the horse's mouth so it has to be true.  You can check out the famous dance moves here if you're so inclined.  

And on a side note, is it just me or is Billy Ray looking especially hot neighbor dad-ish these days?  Have to say I'm definitely diggin' the look.   

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Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 08:54 AM in Billy Ray Cyrus | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Miranda Lambert reschedules shows after death of Blake's dad

 

Blake-shelton-miranda-lambert

 

After the heartbreaking death of Blake Shelton's dad on Tuesday, Miranda has made the understandable decision to reschedule a few concert dates.  

Chris Young is currently on tour with Miranda and had this on his Facebook:

NASHVILLE, TN -- Singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert has rescheduled this weekend’s shows of her “On Fire” Tour, due to the death of her father-in-law, Dick Shelton who passed away Tuesday in Oklahoma. Miranda, wife of singer and star of “The Voice,” Blake Shelton, has rescheduled Charlotte, NC (1/19), Lexington, KY (1/20) and Greensboro, NC (1/21). Mr. Shelton, who had been in declining health for the past year, was surrounded by loved ones upon his passing.

Miranda said, “Thank you to the fans for all the support and prayers. This is a really difficult time for our family and the most important thing is being together. Tell your loved ones you love them. See you next week.”

Reschedule Dates are:

  • Charlotte, NC – January 25th – 7:30 pm
  • Greensboro, NC – February 19th – 7:30 pm
  • Lexington, KY - February 26th – 7:30 pm

Tickets for the above-mentioned January dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates. For up-to-date tour information, visit  www.mirandalambert.com.

The “On Fire” Tour, will resume January 25 in Charlotte, NC.

Posted by Shannon on January 19, 2012 at 08:12 AM in Blake Shelton, Concert, Miranda Lambert, R.I.P. | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

January 18, 2012

Blake Shelton reschedules shows after death of father

Blake and father

Blake and Dick Shelton on Blake and Miranda's wedding, May 14, 2011 (photo via BlakeShelton.com)

So sad.  Last night a press release was issued stating that Blake Shelton's father, Dick, had passed away.  Unsurprisingly, Blake has had to reschedule a few tour dates.  

My heart is with you Blake, Miranda, and everyone else who loved and respected the elder Shelton.  

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Blake Shelton's father, Dick Shelton. Mr. Shelton, who was in declining health this past year, was surrounded by loved ones in Oklahoma upon his passing this evening. Due to this unfortunate event, the following dates of his "Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012" have been rescheduled: Rapid City, SD (1/19), Bismarck, ND (1/20), Billings, MT (1/21) and Bozeman, MT (1/22). The rescheduled dates in March are listed below.

"I appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and thank you for all your prayers. Your support means the world to me. I love you guys," said Blake.

Rescheduled Dates:

Bismarck, ND             March 20th

Rapid City, SD            March 21st

Bozeman, MT             March 22nd

Billings, MT                 March 23rd

Tickets for the above-mentioned January dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates in March.  Refund requests will be honored at the original point of purchase. For up-to-date tour information, visit BlakeShelton.com.

The "Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012" will continue as scheduled next week in Columbus, GA on Jan. 26.

Posted by Shannon on January 18, 2012 at 07:11 AM in Blake Shelton, Family, R.I.P. | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

January 17, 2012

Well that certainly didn't go as planned

Yesterday was the day I planned to get back on here full time...and as usual, everything went to hell in a handbag. 

Hubby got a call at around 6 in the morning saying that his daughter was in labor.  Now this is his third grand baby so he's sort of an old pro at the whole my-kid's-having-a-kid thing, but this is the first grandchild by one of his biological children so a wee bit different than the previous two grandsons - only a fraction different, but still different.

He rushed over to the hospital to be there for his daughter only to get a call at about 7 saying his dad was doing very badly and that he needed to get to the nursing home as quickly as possible. 

Poor Mark was absolutely torn but made the decision to be with his dad knowing that he had many more happy years to enjoy his grand baby.  

At 9:06, little Braxton Raymond Maestas made his debut in this harsh and wonderful world and shortly after that we lost one of the best father-in-laws this blogger could ever hope to have.  He was in my husband's life for almost 41 years, my life for nearly 19, and in my kids' for 13 and 11 years, and I think we can all honestly say we are better people for it.  

All I can really say is that Clark Louis Davis will be sorely missed.    

I will definitely be back sooner rather than later, but between funeral plans, lending my shoulder to my kids and husband, fielding phone calls, and these damn tears that just haven't decided to go away yet, it probably won't be today.  

Posted by Shannon on January 17, 2012 at 06:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

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