Taylor Swift - Today Was A Fairytale

Taylor Swift's Brand New Song- To Be Released Tuesday- Can Be Heard Here Now

Taylor Swift just can’t get enough of her fairytales even in her new song, “Today Was A Fairytale.” It appears on theValentine's Day film soundtrack and will be available in iTunes on Tuesday, January 19th.

Taylor has said to Allure mag about her fairytale obsession, “I have always been fascinated with fairy tales, and the idea that Prince Charming is just one castle away. And you’re gonna run across a field and meet each other in the middle, and have an amazing, perfect movie kiss. And it’s gonna be happily ever after.”

Preview the new song below...

Is Dolly The Next Simon?

According to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, at PerezHilton.com, the powers over FOX TV's "American Idol" are touting a few names around already as a possible replacement to judge Simon Cowell, who will leave the hit show after this season to start up the US version of his big Brithish show, "The X Factor."

The day that new judge Ellen DeGeneres began her stint, Cowell announced his departure from the show, which made some wonder if Ellen was set up to be the shows king pin. However, several sources say that Idol is in preliminary talks with several people as potential judges. Among those at the top of the list are country superstar Dolly Parton, musical legend, Elton John, and LaToya Jackson.

In a side note... Simon Cowell has let it slip that one of the possible judges on "The X Factor" will be Paula Abdul, who left Idol after last season over contract disputes.

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Country Legend Carl Smith Passes Away

Country Music fans are mourning the death of legend, Carl Smith. Carl was born in 1927, and passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010 of unknown causes.

Smith was an American Country singer. Known as "Mister Country," Smith was the former husband of June Carter Cash and Goldie Hill and the drinking companion of Johnny Cash. He was one of country's most successful male artists during the 1950s, with 30 Top 10 hits. His success continued well into the 1970s, when he had a charting single every year except one. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Fridays Show at Black River Legion

Last Friday night, Jan. 15th, at the Black River Legion was a lot of fun. We had a very good time there for a change, and the crowd was very large. It turned out really nice, just wish the bar would get a few more tables to accommodate the crowds.

We had about 16 singers throughout the night... some familiar voices and some brand new ones. We heard songs from Rick, Pat, Diane, Jeff, another Jeff, Maggie, Cecil, Tom, Doc Pete, Louise, Don, Kerry, Bobbie, Shawn, John C., and a few others. The songs ranged from country to hard rock, and everything in between. We got a whole slew of dancers up for "The Cupid Shuffle."

Some of our singers were really enjoying themselves.. We know Maggie can't handle her amaretto very well, as her glass seems to slide out of her hands.. LOL. Jeff was in rare form as well.

Hope to see everyone this coming Friday at the Watertown VFW for more fun!

Daughtry - Poker Face Cover

Chris Daughtry doing a cover of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" for a German radio station. The song should be a single release... it's better than the original version.

Larry Platt - Pants On The Ground

From the American Idol auditions.. this is 62 year old Larry Platt with his song "Pants On The Ground," that is sweeping the country.

How To Use A Microphone

How To Properly Use A Karaoke Microphone

Avoid sounding distorted or muffled when you sing!! Learn to use the microphone to make you sound better - use our microphone tips and techniques!

1. If using a microphone stand make sure it is at a comfortable height for you to sing into before starting - mucking about with it during a song will be distracting to you and the audience.

2. When using a microphone with a lead attached, ensure that the lead is firmly attached to the microphone and you are not standing on the loose cable.

3. Check the on/off switch! Some mics have a small switch which moves easily - this can be turned off by accident when you grip the microphone or the previous singer may have turned it off without the KJ's knowledge. Do NOT tap on the microphone to see if it is on, this can blow the sensors.

4. Hold the microphone by the handle, don't cover the pickup with your hand or fingers and keep the microphone at a distance of 1/2" - 1" away from your mouth - holding it too close to your mouth or covering the pickup causes your voice and the words to sound muffled, distorted and indistinct, and cause squealing feedback.

5. If you have a particularly quiet singing voice ask the KJ to turn the microphone up for you - a good operator will do this automatically when you start to sing.

6. Don't shout! The microphone is sensitive - if you have a loud voice or need to increase your vocal volume for a certain track section or song, move the mic away from your mouth until your singing sounds clear and easy to understand.

7. Avoid pointing the microphone towards the speakers or monitors - this creates a horrible high pitched sound called 'feedback'. This can cause the speakers to burn out.

8. To avoid 'popping' sounds when singing words containing 'B', 'P' or 'S' hold the microphone slightly to the side instead of directly to the front of your mouth.

9. When singing a long powerful note move the microphone away from your mouth during the loud notes and gradually bring it back towards you as you start to run out of breath and the notes volume decreases - this makes the notes volume sound more consistent.

10. Don't swing or drop the microphone, tug, pull the cable or move further than the microphone cables natural length or you may cause damage to the equipment - you bust it you pay for it (& it's expensive)!! If using a cordless mic, handle with extra care when returning it to the holder.

There are two types of microphone commonly used in live performance:

1. Directional - sing directly into the pick up - mainly used for solo singers.

2. Omni-Directional - picks up sound from anywhere within its radius.

Pop Station

Like to sing? Think you're the next Idol?? Don't feel like going to an audition?

Check out Popstation!

Popstation is the new site where you practice, record, upload, and wait for the votes to roll in... the chart toppers get a chance at a national recording contract. Sounds like fun!

Karaoke 01/15 Black River

Hope to see everyone this coming Friday Night, Jan. 15, at the Black River Legion.

Karaoke from 7-11 PM. The first show of 2010!

Next week, Jan. 22, TGIK will be at the Watertown VFW once again.. 7-11PM.

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Video Montage of NYE

Here is a video montage of the New Years Eve Party at the Watertown VFW on December 31, 2009. If you did not attend, you missed a really good time and lots of fun...

I hope you enjoy! :)

New Years Eve PICS

Hey Everyone!! The pictures from last nights New Years Karaoke Party at the VFW are uploaded... Big thanks to all who came out and partied with us. It was loads of fun!!

The crowd was smaller than expected, but everyone had a fantastic time. There was a whole ton of food and nobody went home hungry. The decorations were awesome, and the balloon drop at midnight was really neat!

There was lots of dancing and singing.. and a little bit of drinking too! The bar was packed a few times and Patti did a great job seeing to it that drinks were served.

Big thanks to Cecil and Bobbie for help decorating, prizes, and taking the pictures.

I don't remember singing but I'm told I did... but I do recall hearing songs done by Maggie, Donnie, Jeff, Bobbie, Penny, Charmaine, Christine, Cecil, and then I lost track... LOL.

The pictures are uploaded to the main website under PHOTOS 2 at

http://thank-god-its-karaoke.com/

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American Idol

American Idol begins season 9 on January 12, at 8 PM... but will we be able to see it?

Time Warner Cable is in contract disputes with FOX Networks over pricing. FOX wants to charge Time Warner $1.00 for every subscriber it has, and the cable company say "NO WAY!" The contract does not go into effect until Jan 2, 2010, which means locally, any cable subscribers could be in the black as far as their favorite FOX shows.

TWC is refusing to negotiate with FOX over the issue, saying it would need to raise all of it's cable prices. Insiders say this could change the way network series are sold in the future.

Let's hope we get to see Idol Season 9!!

New Titles Added

Check out the NEW Songs added to our rotation...

We just added 35 new current releases to the karaoke selection, including Miranda Lambert - "White Liar," Britney Spears - "3," Snow Patrol -"Just Say Yes," Blake Shelton - "Hillbilly Bone," Randy Houser - "Whistlin' Dixie," Toby Keith - "Cryin' For Me," and Whitney Duncan - "Skinny Dippin."

Coming soon... Adam Lambert - "Whadya Want From Me," Reba McEntire - "Consider Me Gone," and Carrie Underwood - "Undo It."

If it's out.. we have it! Just ask.

Check out the new TGIK web design http://www.thank-god-its-karaoke.com
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Toby Keith Decade's Top Artist

In 1993, Toby Keith’s debut single, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” rose to the top of the charts, christening a career that has garnered ample recognition, fame and fortune. This year the singer/songwriter has been honored by Billboard as its Top Country Artist and Songwriter of the Decade. Keith also ranked No. 3 on the publication’s Top 200 Artists of the Decade list.

Keith’s prominence should be no surprise as he annually shows up on the Forbes list of Top Earning Country Stars. For 2009 he was No. 3, behind Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts, with estimated ‘09 earnings of $52 million. On the 2008 chart he grabbed the No. 1 position with earnings of $48 million.

Keith’s mantle of recognitions is crowded. The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) bestowed its 2000-2009 Songwriter/Artist of the Decade Award to him for songs such as “How Do You Like Me Now,” “As Good As I Once Was,” “God Love Her,” “Beer For My Horses” and many more. Also during the last decade Toby was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, won the ACM Entertainer of the Year Award for two consecutive years and earned a three-time Country Artist/Songwriter of the Year Award from BMI for his catalog which has generated over 65 million performances.

In addition to writing songs and recording, the artist has successfully toured throughout the U.S. and recently returned from a two-week sold out European schedule that included nine shows in six countries. He regularly journeys to perform for the troops in the Persian Gulf and other locations prompting the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to honor him with its Distinguished Service Award. Keith also owns a chain of restaurants, his own record label (Show Dog Nashville), has starred in two major motion pictures and recently launched a clothing line.
Last but not least, Toby Keith’s singles during this decade have reportedly spent more than a year at No. 1. This year he achieved his 27th No. 1 career single, the 16th of this decade.

Dollys Lyrics Sell for $7,150

Dolly Parton's handwritten lyrics to "I Will Always Love You" fetched $7,150 at a charity auction this week in Nashville. In addition, Willie Nelson's handwritten lyrics to "On the Road Again" brought in $3,510. The online auction offered donated lyric sheets from dozens of notable singer-songwriters.

Proceeds benefit the Americana Music Association. Other top bids include Robert Plant's "Please Read The Letter" ($2,225), Patty Griffin's "Heavenly Day" ($2,010), John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith in Me" ($,2000), John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" ($1,700), Peter Frampton's "Baby I Love Your Way" ($1,110) and Kix Brooks' "Red Dirt Road" ($1,060). The auction brought in about $30,000 after expenses.

Billboards Top for 2009

Billboard Magazine, which tracks the sales and airplay for all music, has just released it's Year End issue for 2009. Here are some of the Top Hits over the last twelve months;

COUNTRY SINGLES

1. "I Run To You" by Lady Antebellum

2. "Whatever It Is" by Zac Brown Band

3. "Boots On" by Randy Houser

4. "It Wont Be Like This For Long" by Darius Rucker

5. "River of Love" by George Strait

6. "Sideways" by Dierks Bentley

7. "People Are Crazy" by Billy Currington

8. "Alright" by Darius Rucker

9. "Sweet Thing" by Keith Urban

10. "Big Green Tractor" by Jason Aldean

HOT SINGLES (Popular)

1. "Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas

2. "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga

3. "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga

4. "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyes Peas

5. "Love Story" by Taylor Swift

6. "Right Round" by Flo Rida

7. "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz

8. "Single Ladies" by Beyonce

9. "Heartless" by Kanye West

10. "Gives You Hell" by All American Rejects

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New Years Karaoke

Hope to see everyone on December 31, for New Years Karaoke Party at the Watertown VFW Hall.

Admission is free and open to the public. Please bring a dish to share or pass.

We will have lots of party favors, surprises, singing, dancing, and FUN!!

Ring in 2010 and say goodbye to 2009 with TGIK and your friends! Bring along as many people as you wish... the more the merrier.