Singing Bee Gets Update

CMT has teamed up with The Gurin Company and JUMA Entertainment to produce 10 all-new one-hour episodes of the karaoke-style singing competition, The Singing Bee.
Hosted by comedic actress Melissa Peterman (Reba), it premieres June 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, following the second season premiere of the talent competition series, Can You Duet. Taped on location in Los Angeles, The Singing Bee tests contestants' knowledge of lyrics to well-known songs. Those who fail to accurately sing the correct lyrics are eliminated from the competition.
New to CMT, the show will blend a mix of 60 percent country music with 40 percent popular favorites from other genres. The popular show previously aired as a summer show on NBC. It is karaoke for television.

"Can You Duet" is the popular American Idol style show featuring country music DUET acts. The show is produced by Idols production team, but is taped at Nashville's Wild Horse Saloon.
Last years winners Caitlin & Will are having chart success with current releases on Columbia Records, and the second place duo, Joey and Rory had a big country hit with "Cheater Cheater."

Both shows will premiere on June 20. Check local listings for details.

Kris Allen Wins Idol

Kris Allen won season 8 of American Idol, in an upset over predicted winner Adam Lambert.

For full FOX News coverage of the event, follow the link..

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520918,00.html

How To Karaoke If You Can't Sing

Karaoke for Kids

Karaoke is for kids of all ages. Everyone loves to express themselves, and singing is the best way we know of.

Children love to mimic superstars they see on TV and hear on the radio. Karaoke has no age boundaries. A child who can not yet read will grab a microphone and begin singing along with the music. Usually in the style of their favorite performers. A happy child is a singing child.

Karaoke companies have now come out with complete sets of discs geared towards young singers, featuring stars from MTV, Disney, American Idol, and other hit video shows. Chartbuster and Sound Choice both have CDG sets available with fun childrens songs including nursery rhymes, church songs, and old time favorites like "On Top of Spaghetti."

An inexpensive home karaoke system is an ideal gift for any child.. young or old. With many models available now at discount prices, it's easy to host a home karaoke party for the kiddies. Some now come complete with a mini screen for lyric viewing so no TV hookup is required.

Whether your 6 or 60.. singing can make you feel good and get you moving. The results of singing karaoke can be seen in the smiling faces of the singers, young or old.

Fridays Show at Black River

Another great night of singing and fun was had at the Black River Legion on Friday May 15.

Some of the song highlights included; Bobbie singing "Hang On Sloopy," Jeff singing "Against The Wind," and "People Are Crazy," Sandra singing "Baby, Baby," and "Old Time Rock & Roll," John singing "Can't Help Falling In Love," Rick singing "Spill The Wine," Lisa singing "Right Here Waiting For You," Patti singing "Bette Davis Eyes," Mark singing "Cats In The Cradle," and Maggie singing "It Happens."

Merianne sang "Could I Have This Dance," and also did a nice duet with Al, who is going back to Florida soon. He performed "Your Man," and "Quando Quando Quando."

Yours truly sang "My Blue Angel," and "She Can't Say That Anymore," and Don performed his Buddy Holly medley. We were also blessed with a very fun version of "The Little Girl" by Craig.

It was a good night and lots of fun. We hope to see everyone this coming weekend at the Watertown VFW on Friday and the Watertown Legion on Saturday night.

Last Nights Karaoke at the VFW

Another fun and festive night of karaoke was had last night, Friday May 8th at the Watertown VFW.

We had a pretty big crowd once again with many regulars and lots of new faces.. and voices.  We celebrated Diane’s birthday as well as my own, and the theme of the night was TEQUILA!

Some of the outstanding song performances of the night included; Erin singing “Say You Love Me,” Doc Pete singing “Knockin’ On Heavens Door,” Ginny singing “Let Your Love Flow,” Pat singing “Runaround Sue,” and “Love Me If You Can,” Lisa singing “You Needed Me,” Bob singing “Hard Headed Woman,” Deb singing “Teddy Bear Song,” Rosie singing “The Rose,” Nicole singing ”Please Mr. Please,” Peter singing “A Boy Named Sue,” Bobbie singing “Travelin’ Soldier,” Al singing “Quando, Quando, Quando,” Pat B singing “Long Black Train,” and Diane singing “Cheater Cheater.”

We also had several great duets and singalongs.. Bob & Lisa did a great performance of “Unforgettable,” and Diane sang “Proud Mary” with Dee, “I Need You” with her son Robert, “Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer” with Pat, and then had all the group up for a fun rendition of “Lean On Me.”

Thanks to all for the shots and cards, gifts, and well wishes.  I really appreciate it.  Special thanks to BOBBIE! 

Also would like to mention.. as I never have because they don’t sing, they only come to have fun and listen, Ken & Dora Bodah.  They have come to all the VFW shows in the last 2 years just to enjoy the karaoke performances.

I hope to see ya’ll next Friday at the Black River Legion or on May 22 back at the VFW.

"9 to 5" Opens on Broadway

The musical version of Dolly Partons "9 to 5" opened to rave reviews April 30th on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre. Telling the original story of three gals who take revenge on their boss, the musical version was written completely by Dolly, including all music and lyrics. Aside from the title tune, the show also includes "Backwoods Barbie" which was the title of Dollys last CD, and is her current single and video.

The show stars Emmy winner Allison Janney, Stephanie Block and Megan Hillty.

On May 1, the show received a record breaking 15 nominations from the Drama Desk Awards, the most ever for any show in one season. Those awards will be named on May 17th.

Vern Gosdin Dies at 74

Country singer Vern Gosdin, whose hit songs include classics like “Chiseled In Stone,” “Do You Believe Me Now” and “Set ‘em Up Joe,” died last night (4/28) in a Nashville hospital. He was 74. He had recently suffered a stroke.

Gosdin grew up in rural Woodland, Alabama, and, after a start in bluegrass on the west coast, forming the Gosdin Brothers with his brothers Rex and Ray. The band was there for the birth of country rock, and Gosdin went on to play with The Byrds’ Chris Hillman and Gene Clark.

Moving to Nashville in the late ‘70s, Gosdin quickly grew into one of country music’s very best honky tonk singers. Tammy Wynette referred to him as “the only other singer who can hold a candle to George Jones,” and he acquired the nickname, “The Voice.” In 1989, his recording of “Chiseled in Stone” was named the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year. His "I Can Tell By The Way You Dance," and "Way Down Deep" were both number one hits the following year.

What's Your Favorite Song??

What's your favorite kind of music? What song do you sing in the shower or in the car? What get's ya goin'?

Sometimes a certain song will come the radio and remind you of something special, or of a time that has meaning for you personally.. good or bad. When I sing in the shower it's normally an upbeat song from the 70's for some reason. Or I like to practice yodelling.. In the car or other times it depends on the mood or what comes on the radio at the time.

Click the Comment Section below and let us know what sort of songs and music get you movin'!

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What 1980's Karaoke Song Are You??

Ok.. Like.. Try this..

If you were transported back to the 80s, you would enjoy anything and everything underground. You love the alternative aspects of 80s culture, and you're a bit disappointed that they've been forgotten over time.

You'd be goth, punk, new wave, or a rapper. Just not a yuppie, a preppy, or a jock! You would relish living in a time where identifying with a subculture actually meant something.

Take the QUIZ:

http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyour80skaraokesongquiz/

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Last Nights Show at VFW

Another great night of fun and karaoke is complete!

A nice crowd showed up at the Watertown VFW once again for some singing, dancing, mingling, and a great time out.

Some of our song highlights for the evening included Jeff singing “Ride In My Little Red Wagon,” Pat singing “Sissy’s Song,” Diane singing “Cornfed,” Lisa singing “Any Man of Mine,” Penny singing “Hey Jude,” Maggie singing “Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman,” Bobbie singing “Only When It Rains,” Patti singing “Sister Christian,” Steve singing “Promises,” Dave singing “Turn The Page,” Doc Pete singing “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and Bob singing “The Letter.”

Diane sang “Romeo” with Pat and also did a nice duet with Dee on “Barbara Ann.”

Hope everyone had a good time, and returns on May 8th.  It is Dianes birthday that day so she gets her title back as Lady Di.  Good luck to Merriane in VEGAS! Hope she has loads of fun.

I Won't Last A Day

The Carpenters - I Won't Last a Day Without You

Check Out YooSing

Found this new site you may be interested in. It's a FREE Karaoke site that lets you Sing, Record, View & Listen to your songs! It has contests where you can compete for prizes, has featued members, and allows you to sell your own recordings online. It's called Yoosing. Check it out.. Here is the link.

http://yoosing.com/

Karaoke Friday Night 4/24

 

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City Banned Karaoke Lifted

Seriously, you banned karaoke, Lilburn, Georgia? And it lasted 2 years? I'm guessing those lawmakers must have hated "Footloose." All that dancing and music ... As reported in The Atlanta Journal Constitution:
Sing your hearts out, Lilburn. Now, it’s allowed. Two years after the city put the kibosh on karaoke in an effort to curtail crime, leaders have relaxed their liquor law to permit karaoke and other forms of “interactive” entertainment, including trivia, darts and pool, at restaurants that sell alcohol.

Why the change in tune? [Ouch.] To attract and keep businesses and young adults.
“Lilburn has matured, and we want to keep it vibrant,” said Mayor Diana Preston. “Our focus is keeping our business community strong and that means a diversity of businesses.” And, she said, Lilburn — which bans bars — wants to accommodate its young adults, who enjoy pub atmospheres.

Lilburn officials had tightened up its alcohol ordinance in 2007 amid controversy over Sports Fan Bar and Grill. The City Council had argued that crime follows bars, and they believed Sports Fan was a bar masquerading as a restaurant. So leaders clamped down on common bar activities such as karaoke. The action stirred debate, with some accusing Lilburn of closing the tap on good times. Sports Fan shut down last year.

The City Council approved the ordinance revisions Monday night. Lilburn’s liquor laws now compare to Gwinnett County’s. Thor Johnson, president of the Lilburn Business Association, said the change has been a long time coming. “Chain restaurants will not move into a community like this because restrictions we’ve had in the past,” Johnson said.
But what about crime? Preston said that’s no longer a concern given the number of police officers and the creation of the alcohol review board.

City Clerk Kathy Maner acknowledges that Lilburn officials are “walking a fine line. [Leaders] want to make Lilburn a business-friendly city as well as make sure their citizens are protected.”
Oyster Barn Grill & Bar had pulled its pool tables and video games during the 2007 clamp down. New owner Bob Carmen said he’s indifferent to the revisions and doesn’t plan to add entertainment options. "We frankly found the law to be provincial, but our objective is to be a good popular restaurant,” he said.

--Legal Juice, John Mesirow

Top Karaoke Songs

The American Karaoke Group, AKG, has reported its top ten karaoke songs for the first quarter of 2009. The list is compiled by 46 reporting KJ's throughout the USA based on number of times the song is performed per reporting event. Here are the top songs from January 1 to April 15th, 2009...

1. "Pokerface" by Lady Gaga
2. "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry
3. "Cheater Cheater" by Joey & Rory
4. "Country Boy" by Alan Jackson
5. "Single Girls" by Beyonce
6. "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood
7. "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn
8. "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock
9. "Shattered" by OAR
10. "Stay" by Sugarland

Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle wows the audience and Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent 2009. Before this performance she had only sang in church and at a local "pub" doing karaoke.

Check out the YouTube Video. It's amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

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