Oklahoma Native Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross

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May 242013
 

Carrie Underwood will donate Blown Away tour proceeds

Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood is putting her money where her heart is with a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross.  The funds have been earmarked for disaster relief efforts in her tornado ravaged state.

According to her rep, Underwood’s charitable contribution will come from proceeds earned during her year long ‘Blown Away Tour,’ that wrapped this week.

The former ‘American Idol’ winner issued this statement, “I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness.  With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornado.”

Red Cross executive officer Neal Litvack acknowledged the generous donation:  “The impact of the tornados in Oklahoma and the Midwest was devastating and the road to recovery will be long for many families.  Through the generosity of Carrie, the American Red Cross can quickly respond with shelter, food and comfort now, and with lasting help as they move toward recovery.”

NBC will host a benefit concert next week that has been spearheaded by Oklahoma native Blake Shelton.

Photo:  WENN

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Sing Tribute to Oklahoma

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May 222013
 

Miranda and Blake perform tribute duet

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton performed a heart-felt rendition of her hit song ‘Over You’ last night on ‘The Voice’ as a tribute to the residents of Moore, Oklahoma.

Throughout the poignant performance, NBC displayed a banner at the bottom of the screen that read: “To help disaster victims, please donate at redcross.org or call 1-800-HELP NOW.”

The Oklahoma native and his wife opened Tuesday’s results show with the touching duet.  Afterward Shelton said, “I think ‘Over You’ was the perfect song for this situation.  The moment was right.  I wish things could have been different.  I wouldn’t have thought about performing a song like that, but it seemed like the right thing to do.”

Blake announced that he is already working with NBC on a concert to aid tornado victims, “Hopefully, it will be something big and will raise a lot of money, and obviously it will be televised.  It will happen really quickly and, hopefully, I can call in some really big favors.”  As he said the last, he was pointing at his fellow coach, Usher.

Check out ‘Over You’ from last night:

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Miranda Lambert Wins Big at 2013 ACM Awards

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Apr 082013
 

2013 ACM Award winners

Miranda Lambert won three categories last night in Las Vegas at the 48th Academy of Country Music Awards, including the coveted Female Vocalist title.

Event co-host Blake Shelton shared Song honors with his wife for ‘Over You.’  She also picked up Single Record for the same tune.

The popular coach on ‘The Voice’ came up empty in the high-profile categories this year.  Winning Male Vocalist was Jason Aldean and Entertainer of the Year honors went to Luke Bryan.

Bryan was overcome with emotion when he stepped up to the microphone to accept the biggest award of the evening.  He managed to say, “I swear to God, every time I step on stage, it is a blessing for me to play for fans.  This is the defining moment in my life and it means the world to me and I will never take it for granted.”

Other winners included Thompson Square – Vocal Duo, Little Big Town – Vocal Group, Album – ‘Chief’ Eric Church, New Artist – Florida Georgia Line.

Check out Miranda’s ACM performance of her latest single ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ below:

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‘The Voice’ Season 3 Winner is Cassadee Pope: VIDEO

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Dec 192012
 

The two-hour season three finale of ‘The Voice’ Tuesday night ended in victory for Florida pop-rocker Cassadee Pope.

The former front woman for the band Hey Monday signed on with Team Blake to see if she could make it as a solo performer and discovered that she definitely has what it takes.

Pope tweeted, “Holy moly cannoli!!! I won!!!!! Thank you all SO much.  I’m absolutely in awe and so thankful for this incredible experience.”  She added, “And of course, @blakeshelton You’ve taught me that I can stand on my own and be accepted.  You’re the best.”

Country singer Blake Shelton ended up with two people vying for the recording contract and cash prize.  His other protege, Scottish rocker Terry McDermott, was runner-up.

Third place honors went to Team Cee Lo’s protege, Minnesota native and dark horse Nicholas David.

There were no losers.  The three finalists were each presented with keys to a 2013 Kia Sorento.  In the words of Oprah …. “you get a car, you get a car, you get a car.”

Check out Cassadee’s big moment on video below:

Photos:  Facebook-The Voice

Terry McDermott and Blake Shelton: ‘Dude Looks Like a Lady’ VIDEO

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Dec 182012
 

One of the highlights last night on ‘The Voice’ was an Aerosmith-inspired rendition of ‘Dude Looks Like a Lady’ performed by finalist Terry McDermott and his coach Blake Shelton.

The duet was made even better by the surprise appearance of bare-chested guitarist Adam Levine, who was sporting a long wig and bandana.

A poignant moment at the beginning the Monday’s final round of competition featured the coaches singing ‘Hallelujah’ to honor the Sandy Hook fallen.

Tonight one of the remaining three finalists will be crowned this season’s winner on the hit NBC show ‘The Voice,’ airing at 9/8c.

Check out the amazing ‘Dude’ performance video below:

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