Fort Wayne’s Addison Agen focuses on preparation for each upcoming ‘The Voice’ performance – Addison Agen says she approaches every live show on The Voice with careful preparation. She noted that “nothing is set in stone yet” regarding her song choice for next week’s Monday live broadcast. Today she will rehearse on camera with Adam Levine and the show’s band for about 30–45 minutes. Over the rest of the week she’ll take part in an off-camera band rehearsal and receive a 20-minute vocal lesson. Aside from those scheduled sessions, she prepares on her own until the Monday rehearsal that precedes the live performance. – Read more at News Sentinel
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LAUREN ALAINA MAKES FIRST DONATION FROM “MY KINDA PEOPLE” CHARITY TO NASHVILLE’S FRIENDS LIFE COMMUNITY – NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, November 28, 2017) – Country artist Lauren Alaina has launched the “My Kinda People” charity and made its first donation to Friends Life Community in Nashville. The nonprofit supports more than 40 adults with special needs and their families, offering the additional services those adults need to enjoy a full, quality life. “What the people at Friends Life Community are doing is really amazing and something I feel really passionately about,” Lauren said. “I am honored to make my first donation from my foundation to them.” – Read more at LaurenAlainaOfficial
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot Sends Kelly Clarkson’s Daughter Gifts
Kelly Clarkson recently admitted she was a fan of Gal Gadot at the Variety Power of Women luncheon, and the Wonder Woman actress later sent gifts to Clarkson’s daughter, River Rose. Clarkson shared her delight publicly, expressing how much River enjoyed the presents and thanking Gadot for making her little girl so happy. The gesture drew warm attention from fans and media alike.
THANK YOU SO MUCH @gal_gadot for the awesome presents for River!! She LOVES them! You’ve made a little girl very happy ? #galgadotforthewin pic.twitter.com/ZDroA9If8R
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) November 29, 2017
Adam Lambert interviews Boy George for Gay Times Magazine
Adam Lambert conducted an interview with Boy George that appears in the print edition of Gay Times magazine, which is currently on newsstands. The interview highlights a conversation between two iconic performers and reflects Lambert’s engagement with music journalism as well as his interest in artists who have influenced pop culture.
Had the pleasure of interviewing @BoyGeorge back in October for @gaytimesmag
https://t.co/DVdwa53Oit pic.twitter.com/pn4e1fadfa— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) November 29, 2017
Danielle Bradbery finds her voice on ‘I Don’t Believe We’ve Met’ – Danielle Bradbery says she feels very different from the young woman who won Season 4 of The Voice in 2013. Reflecting on personal growth and artistic development, the Houston native describes looking back at her past self with surprise and gratitude: “I think of it as, ‘Oh my gosh, who is that? Why did I say that?’ I’m so glad I grew up,” she said. Her album I Don’t Believe We’ve Met showcases that evolution in both voice and perspective. – Read more at Chron.com
Fantasia on her Christmas record: ‘With this album, let families come back together, because they’re breaking up’ – Fantasia released a genre-spanning, jazzy holiday album produced by Ron Fair at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles and Blackbird Studios in Nashville. This record is her first release on her own Rock Soul Entertainment imprint, distributed by Concord Records. It blends favorites and unexpected covers, including James Brown’s “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Fantasia, who began her singing career in gospel, explained that she doesn’t like to confine music to a single label. She calls her approach “rock soul,” a nod to loving and embracing many different genres and sounds. – Read more at Yahoo.com
Fantasia Barrino says Jennifer Hudson is one “tough cookie” after split from David Otunga – Fantasia offered supportive words for Jennifer Hudson in the wake of Hudson’s recent split from David Otunga. Speaking to Life & Style magazine, Fantasia called Hudson “a tough cookie” who rebounds from setbacks. “I’m proud of her for being where she is right now, after losing some of the things that she lost,” Fantasia said. “I’m proud of her and I want her to find love however that comes for her.” – Read more at ABCNewsRadio
Watch Grace VanderWaal Stress the Importance of Individuality in Music – Grace VanderWaal capped an impressive year by being named Billboard’s Rising Star and spoke about the importance of individuality and diversity in music ahead of the 2017 Women in Music event. The event was set to stream live on Thursday via Twitter. VanderWaal noted that the music industry no longer fits a single mold: “It’s not really so much anymore like the generic pop star. It’s kind of like anyone can be what they want, and it’s such a beautiful, beautiful message.” Her comments emphasize the value of authenticity and creative freedom for new artists. – Read more at Billboard Magazine
Lindsey Stirling talks holiday album, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ ahead of Tulsa performance – Lindsey Stirling described how writing songs for her holiday album brought joy rather than stress. “I can get really stressed when I’m writing new music,” she said, “but for the songs on this album, it was just the opposite. Every time I came out of a writing session, I had this little skip in my step because it had been so much fun.” She laughed and added, “I guess writing Christmas songs does that to me.” Her album Warmer in the Winter is Stirling’s fourth studio release and features three original tracks alongside inventive arrangements of holiday classics, from “Let It Snow” and “Silent Night” to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and an energetic version of “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker. – Read more at Tulsa World