We usually do NOT condone watching TV, but . . . for this, we’ll make an exception. LUKE BRYAN will premiere the “Crash My Party” music this morning during the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show. He’s due back on the show August 16th for the Toyota Summer Concert Series.
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KEIFER THOMPSON opened up about the vocal issues that shut him down and forced THOMPSON SQUARE to cancel shows until further notice.
He started feeling pain in his throat almost a year ago . . . but ignored it because he didn't want to let his fans down. He says, quote, "I've never had any formal training or anything like that.
"So, I've kinda just done it on what my heart felt like, and it wasn't always right, apparently. The pain got so bad that after a concert it felt like someone was stabbing me in the throat."
Turns out Keifer developed a hemorrhage and a polyp on his vocal cords and had to do two full weeks of silence. He says the hemorrhage is, quote, "Completely healed and resolved . . . and the polyp is about 70% down, so they won't do surgery."
There's no word yet when Thompson Square will start performing again . . . but in the meantime, Keifer is working on getting rid of his bad vocal habits. He says, quote, "You can still sing soulfully and with power and not scream and grow polyps."
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Ever wanted to score KACEY MUSGRAVES’ ‘60s siren look? Pick up the new Self magazine! Inside, Kacey talks makeup and swears by Crisco and aspirin to treating eczema and breakouts.
She reveals, “I get eczema on my arms, and my acupuncturist said to put vegetable shortening, like Crisco, on it. I tried it for a week and the eczema went away. Another time, I had a breakout, so my memaw applied a paste of crushed uncoated aspirin and water. Fifteen minutes later it had shrunk. Swear.”
Check out the full article on Self.com.
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BRAD PAISLEY performed "Dead Flowers" with the ROLLING STONES in Philadelphia on Tuesday. He played guitar and traded vocals with MICK JAGGER.
Here's a clip posted by the Stones, which includes Brad talking about performing with them. And here's a longer fan-shot video.
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KIP MOORE will perform tomorrow on the "Fox & Friends All-American Concert Series". He'll also be talking to the crew about his summer tour. (Got Country)
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Old school country singer SLIM WHITMAN passed away yesterday from heart failure. His most recognizable song was the 1952 hit "Indian Love Call", which features some sweet, sweet yodeling. It was also the song they played in "Mars Attacks!" to kill the aliens.
Listen to "Indian Love Call" here.