Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/31/12

Happy Halloween! I am sure that in the holiday hoopla you let some of this week's biggest stories fall through the cracks. So in an effort to help you save time, I've compiled a list of the biggest stories in music this week for you. No trick, consider this your TREAT! Just click the links below to get all the news you're looking for. 

Here's some of the week's biggest headlines and stories:

- Carrie Underwood, Pitbull, & P!nk were added to the American Music Awards lineup

- The Avett Brothers  joined Randy Travis in Franklin, TN to shoot CMT's Crossroads

- Kelly Clarkson debuted her new single "Don't Rush" with country crooner Vince Gill

- Lady Gaga impressed a crowd with a stripped down version of her single "Marry the Night"

- Carrie Underwood adds 40 dates to her 'Blown Away Tour', which will keep her and opener Hunter Hayes on the road through the Spring of 2013

- Gwen Stefani covered Nylon magazine and her band No Doubt joined inside

- Pop's infectious newcomer, Carly Rae Jepsen, debuted her new video for "This Kiss"

- Taylor Swift announced her 'Red Tour' with Ed Sheeran and covered Elle & Cosmo

- Lana Del Rey covered GQ & Tatler magazines

Whew! Feel better now  that you're in the know? Don't forget to follow me on Twitter & Facebook for the up-to-the-minute updates! 

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First Listen: CeeLo's Magic Moment

The air is getting colder here in Nashville and the colorful leaves have fallen to the ground, which can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner. And to help get you in the holiday spirit, Tragic Kingdom is hosting its own holiday party - a listening party! This way you

Deck the halls with the sound of Cee Lo Green! The flashy R&B entertainer is releasing his first holiday record, CeeLo's Magic Moment everywhere tomorrow, but join me for an early listen below. With appearances from Rod Stewart, The Muppets (yes, those ones), Straight No Chaser and his fellow coach from NBC's The Voice Christina Aguilera, this holiday compilation is sure to be a new holiday tradition. So, break out the holly and trim the tree cause it's [almost] Christmas time!

Enjoy the early preview of CeeLo's Magic Moment below and if you like what you hear, pre-order the album now. 

Cee Lo Green - CeeLo's Magic Moment
1. What Christmas Means To Me
2. Baby It's Cold Outside (feat. Christina Aguilera)
3. This Christmas
4. The Christmas Song
5. White Christmas
6. All I Need Is Love (feat. The Muppets)
7. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch (feat. Straight No Chaser)
8. Please Come Home for Christmas
9. Run Rudolph Run
10. All I Want for Christmas
11. Mary, Did You Know
12. River
13. Merry Christmas, Baby (feat. Rod Stewart & Trombone Shorty)
14. Silent Night

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Giveaway: Walk Off the Earth Fan Package

Nashville readers, listen up! Tragic Kingdom is giving you a chance to see Walk Off the Earth live when they stop at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville on November 6th. The indie band's new EP R.E.V.O. comes out Tuesday, but our lucky reader will get it FREE, along with two tickets to the show. 

Here's how to enter and win: 
1) Follow me on Twitter: @CMVetrano
2) Like Tragic Kingdom on Facebook
3) Vote in our poll
4) Share the following on Facebook and/or Twitter (be sure to use the text below and tag us on FB, so we can track your entries)

Facebook: I entered to win tickets to see Walk Off the Earth live in Nashville on Tragic Kingdom! http://bit.ly/QP2mgn

Twitter: I entered to win a @WalkOffTheEarth prize package on @CMVetrano's #TragicKingdom! http://bit.ly/QP2mgn

Don't forget to complete each step carefully, as winners will be selected based on complete entries. Also note that each share on Facebook and Tweet count as (1) entry, so share often. Winners will be alerted via email on November 4th.

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Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/24/12

I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there's just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I've compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat! Just click the links below to get all the news you're looking for. 

Here's some of the week's biggest headlines and stories:

- Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel got hitched, see the first photo from the Italian wedding

- Britney Spears got "twisted" on the set of her new fragrance commercial and rumors spread that her impending nuptials would take place near X Factor finale

- The Eli Young Band stopped by Nokia Music's Nashville launch to perform some of their biggest hits 

- Bruno Mars hosted SNL and proved why he is better than you AND revealed the art and tracklisting for his upcoming record Unorthodox Jukebox

- Maroon 5 announced a 2013 tour with Neon Trees & Owl City

- Actress Hayden Panettiere revealed that her nasty, scheming character was inspired by Carrie Underwood

- Ra Ra Riot announce new record 

And, of course, Taylor Swift, released her new album Red and Tragic Kingdom had the stream first... check out a few of our posts about the record below: 

- Target released the Deluxe Edition and this "burning Red" promo

- Taylor released the video for her new single "Begin Again"

- Red follows in footsteps of Adele, Coldplay, and others by withholding its release from Spotify 

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First Listen: Taylor Swift "Red" Bonus Tracks

Last week Tragic Kingdom was the first - and only - place to stream Taylor Swift's Red in its entirety. Since then, you've flooded my Twitter requesting the bonus tracks - yes, I heard your plea.

Typically I'd send you to Target or Wal-Mart to hear those tracks, but I'm feeling extra generous this week. Maybe because the holidays are right around the corner? Or my love for all things pumpkin-flavored has been satisfied with the taste of Fall? Whatever the reason, I'm once again delivering your chance to be the FIRST to hear these six bonus tracks, which appear on the deluxe version of Red this Tuesday.

You're welcome. And as a thank you, please find your way to the left-hand side of the page and hit that 'Like' button for Tragic Kingdom's new Facebook page. That way you'll always be the first to hear new tunes. Then, hit the Play button below and enjoy more from T. Swift.

Taylor Swift - Red (Bonus Tracks)
2.1. The Moment I Knew
2.2. Come Back... Be Here
2.3. Girl At Home
2.4. Treacherous (Original Demo Recording)
2.5. Red (Original Demo Recording)
2.6. State Of Grace (Original Demo Recording)

BTW, if you still haven't listened to the rest of the record, you can do that here.
You can buy it here.

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First Listen: Taylor Swift's New Album Red

In 5 days the now-not-so country Taylor Swift will release her highly anticipated fourth album Red.  Over the past few weeks, Swift has released singles one-by-one from the album giving fans a glimpse into the 16-track compilation of pop songs that bear little resemblance to the country ones that came before. In fact with cameos by indie-sensation Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody it seems like a record suited for more praise by music blogs than mainstream outlets. And maybe it's just that which makes it all just a bit coincidental that a blog - this one - which once chose not to feature the teenage sensation is now premiering her entire record to our readers before it's release.

Wait... what?? The ENTIRE record??? 

Yep, you read that right. Just push play below and enjoy Taylor Swift's Red in all its glory. You're welcome. And after you enjoy these 16 tracks, click here to listen to the 6 bonus tracks from the Deluxe Edition out on Tuesday. And don't forget to support music by buying the record here. 

Taylor Swift - Red 
1. State Of Grace
2. Red
3. Treacherous
4. I Knew You Were Trouble.
5. All Too Well
6. 22
7. I Almost Do
8. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
9. Stay Stay Stay
10. The Last Time (Feat. Gary Lightbody)
11. Holy Ground
12. Sad Beautiful Tragic
13. The Lucky One
14. Everything Has Changed (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
15. Starlight
16. Begin Again

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First Listen: Aerosmith & Carrie Underwood "Can't Stop Loving You"

It seems when Carrie Underwood asked Steven Tyler to join her onstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2011, the two took a liking to each other. Since then, the duo have appeared together a number of times including a CMT Crossroads special during this year's Super Bowl festivities.

And now that Tyler is back with his band, and Aerosmith is preparing the release of their new record Music From Another Dimension, the two are at it again. Listen to "Can't Stop Loving You", a track from the record, - out November 6th - which features the country powerhouse, below.

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Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/17/12

I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there's just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I've compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat!

Here's some of the week's biggest headlines and stories:

- Neon Trees rereleased their sophomore album Picture Show with new bonus tracks and a cover of the 80's classic "Don't You Want Me" and released the video for their new single "Lessons In Love" 

- H&M released their new campaign featuring Hollywood Sadcore singer Lana Del Rey, while the singer released the 10-minute short film to accompany her new single "Ride" (worth the 10 minutes!) 

- Kelly Clarkson released her new single "Catch My Breath" - appearing on her Greatest Hits record - and debuted the live performance at a concert in Dublin, watch here

- American Idol's Jessica Sanchez added to Glee cast

- Beyonce named 2013's Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime performer

- The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen bares all in new video


- Rihanna reveals Unapologetic  album cover 

- Coldplay release new comic-inspired video for their single "Hurts Like Heaven"

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First Listen: Kelly Clarkson "Catch My Breath"

Kelly Clarkson debuted her new single "Catch My Breath" from her upcoming Greatest Hits album, which is titled Greatest Hits - Chapter 1, on On Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning.

“The song represents who I’ve been, what I’ve felt, and where I’m headed as not only an artist but as a 30 year old that is now smart enough to know that it’s time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today,” Clarkson said in a statement.

You can purchase Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 on November 19th and download the first of three singles from the compilation on October 16th. In the meantime, listen to "Catch My Breath" now on Tragic Kingdom!

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First Listen: Adele "Skyfall"

It's here! The highly anticipated new single, and theme from the new Bond flick, from Adele. Since the release of her smash hit album, 21, in 2011 we've listened until our ears bled to the singles "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You". After first listen to this new ear candy, you may want to stock up on cotton swabs.

Listen to "Skyfall", which shares names with the film's title, now on Tragic Kingdom and download the single on iTunes tomorrow.

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First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Burning Desire"

The highly anticipated re-release of Lana Del Rey's hit record "Born To Die" may still be 5 weeks away, but Tragic Kingdom's got one of the nine new tracks from the rerelease for your listening pleasure now!

Listen to the upcoming single "Burning Desire" and be sure to pick up "Born To Die (The Paradise Edition)" on November 13th.

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