35 http://media.bonnint.net/dado/oss-trav/0/2/255.jpg ToastedRav.com Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:32:15 -0700 ToastedRav Staff mflynn@bicstl.com <![CDATA[Special Announcement From Rascal Flatts]]> 5814 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:15:14 -0700 Rascal Flatts will be performing on the People's Choice Awards, this Wednesday (1/7), and will also be making a very cool major announcement about the release of their new album.  Anyone who texts newrfcd to 66937, will receive a text back with the hot news!

Click here to see the video message from Rascal Flatts.

]]> <![CDATA[Songs Stuck In Your Head]]> 5813 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:45:20 -0700 Even though Christmas has come and gone for another year, my four year old daughter, McKenzie, keeps singing Christmas songs around the house.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hearing her singing “Let It Snow” or “Jingle Bells” as she plays with her toys.  The problem is I can’t seem to get these songs out of my head.  Just today, I caught myself humming along long to a Christmas tune at work.  I’m not trying to sound like a scrooge, because I love hearing Christmas music during the holidays, but now I’ve heard enough to last until next season and I can’t seem to shake these songs out of my head.  Does this ever happen to you?  Do you ever get a song that you either don’t like or you are tired of, stuck in your head and you can’t seem to shake it out?

 

]]> <![CDATA[Pearl Heart At Wild Country]]> 5552 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:58:50 -0700 We have some special guests joining us tonight for the taping of St. Louis Country.  Amy, Angela, and Courtney Krechel who make up the group Pearl Heart will be at Wild Country this evening.  You may recall that they were finalists this year on Nashville Star.  Even though they are now living in Nashville, they still consider St. Louis to be their home.  So, come on out to Collinsville tonight and see them perform live.  Also, look for them to be performing at First Night St. Louis on New Year’s Eve. 

]]> <![CDATA[The Eagles Coming To Mizzou]]> 5372 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:23:59 -0700  

The Eagles bring "Long Road Out Of Eden Tour" to the Mizzou Arena on Tuesday, March 17th.  Tickets go on sale Monday, December 15th at 10am.

Following the success of their No. 1 album, Long Road Out of Eden, the Eagles will perform live at Mizzou Arena in Columbia on Tuesday, March 17.  The band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will be performing current hits from Long Road Out of Eden including “How Long" and “Busy Being Fabulous” as well as their classic songs.

Tickets at go on sale Monday, December 15 at 10 AM and can be purchased at the Mizzou Arena Box Office, http://www.livenation.com/, ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone toll free at (866)646-8849.

Long Road Out of Eden has been certified seven times Platinum by the RIAA.   Released October 30th, the album debuted at number one, with sales of 711,000 units, and in only 9 weeks became the biggest selling album by a group in 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan.  The Eagles won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "How Long." 

The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five #1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards.  Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. The band's Hotel California and Their Greatest Hits Volume 2 have sold more than 16 and 11 million albums respectively.  The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998

 

]]> <![CDATA[Free Music From Brad Paisley]]> 5326 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:50:41 -0700  

Click here to get your free gift from Brad Paisley!  Merry Christmas!

]]> <![CDATA[Girl Kicked Out Of Concert]]> 5315 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:21:03 -0700 The following is an email that I received from a young girl who attended the Carrie Underwood Concert on Friday night.  I thought I would share the email with you and get your thoughts…

 

Just as a disclaimer, remember that I am I young girl and make many stupid decisions. However, this one I have learned A LOT from. I went to the Carrie Underwood concert this Friday with my mom. She worked very hard to get us nice tickets, and our seats were amazing. Well as you know, the lines to the bathroom are very very very long. Being a female, this wait can be a problem! So, like a very stupid young girl, I decided to run quickly into the men’s restroom. Everything was fine; it was, of course, empty. I washed my hands and walked out… right into a police officer. He was not pleased with my actions and kicked me out! I felt so bad for my mom because it was right after Little Big Town was done. We did not even get to see Carrie. My mom was in tears. I felt so bad for her. With the way the economy is going, I know it took her awhile to save up for those tickets. I really want to pay her back the money for the tickets, but I know that is not nearly enough. She was so good about it because she is not going to tell anyone because she knows how embarrassed I will be. I do not really know what I can do to make this better, but if you could please help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much for reading this and not stopping after the men’s restroom was brought up. Thanks again and Have a Merry Christmas!

 

Okay, I’m curious, about two things.  One, do you think she should have been kicked out of the show?  Two, what do you think she could do to make things better with her mom?   

]]> <![CDATA[Grammy Nominations Announced]]> 5265 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:06:12 -0700  

The nominations have been announced for the 51st annual Grammy Awards.  The Grammy ceremony will air on CBS on February 8th.

 

Here is a look at the nominees in the Country Categories:

 

Best Female Country Vocal Performance:

 

Martina McBride - "For These Times"

LeAnn Rimes - "What I Cannot Change"

Carrie Underwood - ""Last Name

Lee Ann Womack - "Last Call"

Trisha Yearwood - "This Is Me You're Talking To"

 

 

Best Male Country Vocal Performance:

 

Trace Adkins - "You're Gonna Miss This"

Jamey Johnson - "In Color"

James Otto - "Just Got Started Lovin' You"

Brad Paisley - "Letter To Me"

George Strait - "Troubadour"

 

 

Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal:

 

Brooks & Dunn - "God Must Be Busy"

Lady Antebellum - "Love Don't Live Here"

Rascal Flatts - "Every Day"

The Steel Drivers - "Blue Side of the Mountain"

Sugarland - "Stay"

 

 

Best Country Collaboration With Vocals:

 

Kenny Chesney & George Strait - "Shiftwork"

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - "Killing The Blues"

George Strait & Patty Loveless - "House Of Cash"

Sugarland, Jake Owen & Little Big Town - "Life In A Northern Town"

Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban - "Let The Wind Chase You"

 

 

Best Country Song:

 

"Dig Two Graves" - Ashley Gorley & Bob Regan, songwriters (Randy Travis)

"I Saw God Today" - Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell & Wade Kirby, songwriters (George Strait)

"In Color" - Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller & James Otto, songwriters (Jamey Johnson)

"Stay" - Jennifer Nettles, songwriter (Sugarland)

"You're Gonna Miss This" - Ashley Gorley & Lee Thomas Miller, songwriters (Trace Adkins)

 

 

Best Country Album:

 

Jamey Johnson - "That Lonesome Song"

Patty Loveless - "Sleepless Nights"

George Strait - "Troubadour"

Randy Travis - "Around The Bend"

Trisha Yearwood - "Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love"

 

]]> <![CDATA[Toby Keith's White House Connection]]> 5228 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:19:55 -0700 Here is an interesting story that I found about Toby’s connection to the White House.

 

This week retired Marine General James Jones was named National Security Advisor for the Obama administration.  But long before he was chosen to help shape national policy, Jones helped Toby Keith shape his 2002 album.  Gen. Jones was in attendance at the Pentagon during a post 9/11 performance by Toby for Marines shipping off to Afghanistan.  On the set list was a song Toby wrote as a morale booster for those heading into harm’s way called “Courtesy Of The Red White And Blue (The Angry American).”  Following the performance Jones told Toby he should release the song, and though Unleashed was already done, Toby went back into the studio.  The song soon became a huge hit.

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Is Keith Urban Coming Back To St. Louis?]]> 5204 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:12:14 -0700 Hey, Keith Urban fans, did you hear that he is preparing to hit the road again in 2009?  He’s also planning to bring some great acts out on road with him, including Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley, Glen Campbell, Lady Antebellum and The Zac Brown Band.  Keith will kick off his tour in May, following the release of his fifth studio album.  Now, let’s hope he comes to St. Louis next year.   Stay tuned.

]]> <![CDATA[Shopping Friday Morning?]]> 5160 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:11:53 -0700 How many of you are going to be getting up bright and early on Friday morning to get the good deals?  I just found out that my wife has been going through Black Friday ads and is making a list of things that she wants to get.  So, I asked her what time she is going to get up and go shopping on Friday.  She paused and said, "I thought maybe you could go shopping, and I will stay at home with the kids".  If you only knew how much I love shopping (of course, I’m kidding), I just can’t wait for that alarm clock Friday morning. Anyway, if you have heard of any great deals out there that you don’t mind sharing, please do.

]]> <![CDATA[Taylor Swift-Behind The Scenes]]> 5109 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:47:00 -0700 The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy for Taylor Swift, appearing on a number of TV shows promoting her new CD, Fearless.  Here is a very cool behind –the-scenes video that I think every Taylor fan will love checking out!  Click here to watch.

]]> <![CDATA[The Story Behind The Song Roll With Me Has Local Ties]]> 5099 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:35:23 -0700 Check out this article from The Telegraph.  Click here. 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Tony LaRussa Announces Stars to the Rescue Concert]]> 5078 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:18 -0700  

This year’s event will feature one of country music’s hottest new groups, Lady Antebellum.  Headlining the show at Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University on Sunday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. will be Huey Lewis and the News, Kevin Cronin & Dave Amato of REO Speedwagon, Kathleen Madigan, and Lewis Black, along with Lady Antebellum.

 

Tickets to see Stars to the Rescue are $42 and $57 and go on sale on Monday, November 24 at 10 a.m. at MetroTix.com, MetroTix outlets at select Schnucks and Macy stores, charge by phone at 314-534-1111 and the Chaifetz Arena Box Office. 

 

Proceeds from Stars to the Rescue will benefit Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation as well as many animal rescue organizations in the greater St. Louis area.

]]> <![CDATA[Blake Shelton named one of People's Sexiest Men]]> 5049 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:55:51 -0700 Ladies, here is another reason you may want to get your hands on some Jinglefest tickets.  Blake Shelton has been selected as one of People’s 2008 Sexiest Men Alive.  What other country stars do you think should have been included on the list?

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Tim Pays Tribute To Tug]]> 4659 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:27:15 -0600  

Here’s a great story I found about how Tim McGraw honored his dad this past weekend before Game 3 of the World Series.

 

 

The late Tug McGraw threw the final pitch the last time the Phillies won a World Series in 1980. Thanks to his son, country music singer Tim McGraw, he returned in spirit before Game 3 this time around.

Accompanied by kids from a local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club, Tim McGraw threw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday night. He brought some of his father's ashes along and at one point, reached into his pocket, took them out and sprinkled them on the mound. Tim also re-enacted his father's trademark slap of his baseball glove across his thigh when he got a batter out.

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