Gretchen Wilson Talks About Her New Single
August 18, 2008 by Heather
Just a short clip of Gretchen Wilson talking about her newest single, “Don’t Do Me No Good.” I’ve already heard it on the radio and love it, and the single is available for preview and purchase at Amazon.
The song, even though it’s about heartbreak and moving on, is upbeat and delivered perfectly by Gretchen, whose own strength shines through!
Gretchen Wilson Charged with Copyright Infringement
July 31, 2008 by Heather
The Black Crowes are claiming one of Gretchen Wilson’s songs, “Work Hard, Play Harder,” which is being used by the TNT television network in ads for the television show Saving Grace but has not been released as a single, is based on their 1991 hit “Jealous Again” from their debut album “Shake Your Money Maker.”
The Black Crowes’ attorneys have served copyright infringement notices to Wilson, Sony BMG (Gretchen’s record label) and J. Money Music (a music publishing company based in Nashville).
According to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers website, Gretchen co-wrote the song with John Rich and Vicky McGehee. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes co-wrote “Jealous Again.”
Black Crowes manager Pete Angelus said in a statement, “We find the musical verses of Wilson’s song to be such an obvious example of copyright infringement that I expect all parties to reach a relatively quick resolution to avoid litigation.”
A spokesman for Wilson told CMT.com that Gretchen had no comment regarding the allegations.
[image used with permission from newscom.com]
Gretchen Wilson Releases New Single
July 15, 2008 by Heather
Gretchen Wilson released her newest single “Don’t Do Me No Good” yesterday. The song is from her upcoming album “I Got Your Country Right Here,” which is due to be released in October. Have you heard it? What did you think?
Gretchen is still putting the finishing touches on the album and touring this summer. She also just completed her GED, and says “What a great way to kick off the summer with the new tune. After being on the road and taking the time to graduate, I’m ready to rock again on country radio.”
[image used with permission from newscom.com]
2008 CMT Awards Nominations
February 7, 2008 by Heather
The CMT Awards are country music’s only fan-voted awards program. Online voting began Tuesday and ends February 25 for the awards.
On Thursday, March 6, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the 13 categories, except Video of the Year. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through Friday, April 11 to determine the winners. The final nominees for video award will be announced at the beginning of the live show, and fans can vote at CMT.com throughout the live broadcast to pick the winner.
The awards will be held live Monday, April 14 on CMT and CMT.com.
The nominees are:
Video of the year:
(best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director.
- Brad Paisley - “Online” (Director: Jason Alexander)
- Carrie Underwood - “Wasted” (Director: Roman White)
- Kenny Chesney - “Don’t Blink” (Director: Shaun Silva)
- LeAnn Rimes - “Nothin’ Better To Do” (Directors: David McClister and LeAnn Rimes)
- Rascal Flatts - “Take Me There” (Director: Shaun Silva)
- Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson - “Because of You” (Director: Roman White)
- Sugarland - “Stay” (Director: Shaun Silva)
- Taylor Swift - “Our Song” (Director: Trey Fanjoy)