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CMA Awards Will (Kid) Rock with Jamey Johnson + More
Original at The Boot
• Wed, Nov 4
By Stephen L. Betts Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Ca...
Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Sugarland + More Grant Special 'Wish'
Original at The Boot
• Wed, Oct 28
By Lorie Hollabaugh The tiny pairs of shoes, up for bid here, have been signed by more than 60 celebrities, including Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Sugarland and Martina McBride. The auction is part of the Stars for a Wish initiative, a joint effort by pediped and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Sugarland Just Keeps Rolling Along
Original at The Boot
• Wed, Oct 21
By Alanna Conaway And while they can laugh about it now, when Sugarland broke out their giant hamster balls to roll over the crowd on the first night on tour with Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Nettles confesses she didn't quite see the humor in a brief moment that could have been taken right from that film.
Dave Matthews to Duet With Kenny Chesney at CMAs
Original at The Boot
• Mon, Oct 19
By Gayle Richardson The duet will mark Dave's first appearance at the CMA Awards, although he has ventured into country territory before, teaming with Emmylou Harris for an episode of CMT Crossroads. He joins rocker Daughtry on the performance list, as well as some of country's biggest stars, including Tim...
Sugarland's Kristian Bush Sees Spiritual Side of Success
Original at The Boot
• Thu, Oct 15
By Alanna Conaway As one half of country music's hottest duo, Sugarland, Kristian Bush is naturally full of joy. In the five years since their debut single, 'Baby Girl' stormed the charts, Kristian and partner Jennifer Nettles have scored -- among their many honors -- five No. 1 singles.
Bill Anderson Worried About Killing Sugarland's Career?
Original at The Boot
• Thu, Oct 15
By Gayle Richardson Bill Anderson, with more than 50 years of success to his credit as a songwriter, continues to be just as prolific today as he was when his career began. With recent CMA-winning hits such as the Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss duet, 'Whiskey Lullaby,' and George Strait's 'Give It Away' on his l...
Kenny, Brad, Sugarland Donate Tickets for Charity
Original at The Boot
• Sun, Oct 11
By Gayle Richardson Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sugarland are just a few of the artists raising their voices for a good cause. The country stars are donating some of their ticket proceeds to those in need through Tickets-for-Charity, a groundbreaking fund-raising opportunity created by Jord Poster, t...
Brad Paisley Adds Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore to Tour
Original at The Boot
• Wed, Oct 7
By Gayle Richardson Brad Paisley is clearly enjoying his 'American Saturday Night' tour. In fact, the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee is having so much fun on the road he's decided to extend the tour into 2010, adding two of country's hottest stars to the line-up: Justin Moore and Miranda Lambert.
Sugarland and the Beatles 'Come Together' at Abbey Road
Original at The Boot
• Tue, Oct 6
By Gayle Richardson Already in Europe as part of their worldwide tour, Jennifer and Kristian were invited to perform as part of a Beatles tribute album for a British television show, 'Live From Abbey Road,' set to air later this year. Admittedly, says Kristian, it's going to be a tough act to follow. "Seriously...
Chesney, Underwood, Swift, Strait, Urban named to perform at CMAs
Original at Country Standard Time
• Mon, Oct 5
Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban will perform at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Paisley and Underwood also are hosting the show. The soon-to-be disba...
CMT premieres nine videos this weekend
Original at Country Standard Time
• Fri, Oct 2
Nine new videos, including those by Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw, will be premiering on CMT this weekend as part of Big New Music Weekend Oct. 2 - 4. The videos are: Carrie Underwood, Cowboy Casanova Tim McGraw, Southern Voice Kenny Chesney (Feat. Dave Matthews), I'm Alive Keith Urban, Hit...
Sugarland announces first holiday disc
Original at Country Standard Time
• Sat, Aug 29
Sugarland will release a 10-track holiday-themed record titled "Gold And Green" on Oct. 6. The disc will include five original songs co-written by lead members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush - City of Silver Dreams, Coming Home, Gold And Green, Maybe Baby (New Year's Day) and Little W...
Sugarland tops U.S. in sales, Swift leads country song chart
Original at Country Standard Time
• Thu, Aug 13
Taylor Swift scored another number 1 on the Billboard country song for the week ending Aug. 22 with You Belong to Me taking over for Darius Rucker's Alright, which fell to second. As previously reported, on the album chart, Sugarland's "Live on the Inside" CD/DVD debuted at first on the over...
Sugarland goes number one
Original at Country Standard Time
• Wed, Aug 12
Sugarland will have the number one selling CD in the U.S. when the charts are out Thursday thanks to "Live On the Inside," a CD/DVD. The release sold 76,000 units and is only available at Wal-Mart. The duo takes over the top of the country charts from Taylor Swift's...
Chesney rushes to defend Sugarland over cancellations
Original at Country Standard Time
• Wed, Jul 22
Kenny Chesney rushed to the defense of touring mates Sugarland for cancelling appearances with him due to Jennifer Nettles' vocal problems. Chesney cited negative reaction on blog sites about the cancellation. "It was really sad to see the way some people reacted to Jennifer needing to c...
Nettles vocal problems stymie Sugarland concert
Original at Country Standard Time
• Mon, Jul 20
Sugarland bowed out of the Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival tour Sunday in San Francisco because of vocal problems for Jennifer Nettles. The duo posted a YouTube message on their home page about the cancellation. "Nobody panic," Nettles said with Kristian Bush next to her. "The truth of th...
Opinion: Chesney Rocks...Sugarland Walks!
Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Sun, Jul 19
By kreuzer33 Last night, Kenny Chesney once again demonstrated why he is the greatest entertainer in country music today. Unfortunately, he needed this performance to help appease a very upset crowd at AT&T Park in San Francisco. No Sugarland at AT&T Park
Sugarland releases new single, Joey
Original at Country Standard Time
• Mon, Jun 29
Joey is the new single being released by Sugarland. The song, written by Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush and Bill Anderson, is being released to radio. The song is from Nettles and Bush's "Love on the Inside CD." The duo has had hits with All I Want to Do, Already Gone and It...
Review: Chesney's carnival wows fans with day of music
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Mon, Jun 8
PA Super-duo Sugarland brought the crowd on their feet for the majority of their set. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland played to the crowd by performing their hit "Who Says You Can't Go Home" while donning Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby ...
Chesney tour a training ground for other acts
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Wed, Jun 3
PA He and lead singer Jennifer Nettles are enjoying the success of Sugarland's third album, "Love on the Inside," from last year. The album is known for being packed with emotion. "I think you learn a lot; you learn a lot about yourself and about the art ...
Sugarland in concert at Qwest Center Omaha
Original at Omaha World-Herald
• Thu, May 28
Those in attendance were devoted Sugarland fans, on their feet the whole show and belting out the words to even the group's most obscure songs. Acting like brother and sister, singer Jennifer Nettles and guitarist/mandolinist Kristian Bush danced ...
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Watch This Group, Sugarland
Original at CMT.com
• Thu, May 28
• 18 related articles
TN Their secret weapon is lead singer Jennifer Nettles, who has presence and attitude to spare and a set of pipes that can knock you down at 20 paces. And a vivacious sense of humor. How could she be otherwise, for someone who once fronted a group named ...
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Dreams become reality for hot country duo Sugarland
Original at Omaha World-Herald
• Thu, May 28
Sugarland stole the show from the moment Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush took the stage. They are electric together and seem to anticipate each other's ... Sugarland in concert at Qwest Center OmahaOmaha World-Herald all 2 news articles »
Story Behind the Song: 'Joey,' Sugarland
Original at The Boot
• Wed, May 13
By Beville Darden Joey' is a teen tragedy song. It's important to set the stage in the first few lines -- sort of when the curtain rises, it's what we see in the first scene. So the idea of, 'What if I had said yes? What if I had gone out that night? What if you had turned left, and everything would've turned out alrigh...
Illness forces Sugarland out of opening slot for Keith Urban concert
Original at Penn State Live
• Fri, May 8
Because of an unfortunate illness to lead singer Jennifer Nettles, Sugarland will not be able to perform for at least two weeks. Therefore, the Bryce Jordan Center regrets that the group will not be able to perform as the opening act at the Keith Urban ...
Review: Sugarland at Erwin Center
Original at Austin 360
• Fri, May 1
TX - Brian T. Atkinson While other radio stars tap kegs for hits, the best moments on this Grammy-winning duo's latest, “Love on the Inside” — nominated for a fistful of honors at next month's CMT music awards — spike narrative arcs with unexpected turns. ...
Opinion: Giving them a Sugarland rush
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Sat, Apr 18
But soaring over it all was that beautiful, marvelous, powerful voice of Ms. Nettles. I've enjoyed their music on radio and CD before, but now I'm a true fan. Long live Sugarland! Jennifer Nettles has the twangiest voice on country radio. ...
Kenny Chesney Brings "Oprah" to Rehearsals
Original at Great American Country
• Fri, Apr 10
TN Sugarland -- aka Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles -- taped "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on March 26, 2009. The duo chatted with Oprah as part of her hour-long show dedicated to the stars of country music. The episode also features performances and/or ...
Oprah welcomes country stars
Original at Country Standard Time
• Wed, Apr 8
Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland and Darius Rucker will be on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Tuesday, April 14.They will be on the show for an hour with performances and...
Sugarland Shifts Gears for Britain
Original at Great American Country
• Mon, Mar 16
TN The thing I find is that good songs transcend genre," Jennifer Nettles told the British publication Country Music People. "Usually we have someone who comes up to the meet and greets after a show and says, ‘I don’t like country music, but I like what ...
Fantasia, Sugarland announce area concerts
Original at Pensacola News Journal
• Fri, Mar 6
FL Fresh off a Grammy win as Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will perform in support of their album, “Love on the Inside.” Billy Currington and Matt Nathanson will open the show. Ticket prices range from $26 ...
Sugarland sets 2009 tour
Original at Country Standard Time
• Fri, Feb 27
Sugarland will resume the 2009 leg of their Love On The Inside tour in April, going into October. The nationwide tour will kick off on April 10 in their hometown of Atlanta. The tour will feature Billy Currington, singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson and J...
Music review: Little Big Town wows audience with country-rock
Original at Enterprise-Record
• Thu, Feb 26
CA The group has toured with the likes of George Strait, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Sugarland and Alan Jackson, but is now headlining for the first time with its "A Place To Land" tour. Little Big Town has collaborated with the likes ...
Jake Owen Keeps His Cool on Sophomore CD
Original at The Boot
• Tue, Feb 24
By Stephen L. Betts On the strength of his debut album, 'Startin' with Me,' and his collaboration on 'Life in a Northern Town,' with tour mates Sugarland and Little Big Town, country newcomer Jake Owen notched Grammy and ACM award nominations this year. With his sophomore effort 'Easy Does It' arriving in st...
Kenny Chesney, George Strait Win Big at 2008 CMA Awards
Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Thu, Nov 13
• 8 related articles
By kreuzer33 George Strait took home both single and album of the year, Sugarland won for Best Duo, Rascal Flatts took home the honor for Best Group and Lady Antebellum was named the Best New Artist. Also winning two awards was Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. Sugarland won the award for duo of the year, and...
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The CMA Awards Exist In Their Own Space-Time Continuum
Original at Idolator
• Tue, Nov 11
By Dan Gibson The Country Music Association Awards take place tomorrow night, and anyone interested in country music (who isn't Toby Keith) is likely to be somewhat interested in the results. But one look at the nominees makes one wonder if the whole shebang isn't in need of revamping its rules, or at le...
206_bones: Bones fanfiction: Love on the Inside
Original at All Bones, ALL THE TIME!
• Tue, Nov 4
By 206_Bones- The Comm for the TV Series Bones A/N: Title taken from Sugarland album of the same name. Summary: He had called her almost twenty minutes before saying they had a case and that he would pick her up... Read: “This won’t take more than a few minutes, Bones. ...
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER - tour feature | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Thu, Oct 23
By JenWay In a little more than four years, Nettles and Bush have fashioned Sugarland into one of the leading new-generation voices of pop-conscious, commercial-savvy country music. The duo has scored chart-topping singles (Want To, Settlin' and the recent All I Want to Do) and high-profile sid...
Free Music: Sugarland - Love on the Inside
Original at the9513.com
• Mon, Sep 29
By Jim Malec For more information on Sugarland, visit: Official Website | MySpace When it comes to free music, no one has you covered like The 9513. For our latest giveaway, we have five copies of country super-duo Sugarland’s Love on the Inside. Here’s some critical praise to whet your appetite: “…Onc...
Sugarland's Country Jamboree | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Tue, Sep 23
By MelissaMc Sugarland is known for unexpected cover songs, such as the duo's polarizing performance of "Irreplaceable" with Beyoncé at the 2007 American Music Awards, and it delivered during the encore. Nettles and the bassist came out in big, cheap-looking wigs to sing the B-52's "Love Shack" wit...
Sugarland Kicks Up Their Heels with Third Album | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Thu, Sep 18
By MelissaMc By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY NASHVILLE — The offices of CMT aren't Hawaii, but Sugarland is determined to make the most of it. The accolades have been coming more quickly. Nettles won a Grammy last year for the Bon Jovi duet. At May's Academy of Country Music Awards, Sugarland's S...
Opinion: The Territory of Sugarland (Maps Handy) | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Thu, Sep 18
By MelissaMc The members of Sugarland never set out to be in a country band. Ms. Nettles, Mr. Bush and Kristen Hall, an original member, all started as staples of the Atlanta coffeehouse scene. Ms. Nettles had a group called Soul Miner’s Daughter and another called the Jennifer Nettles Band, which particip...
News: BMI Artists Dominate Nominee List for 2008 CMA Awards
Original at BMI.com
• Wed, Sep 10
• 2 related articles
The Country Music Association announced nominees for the 2008 installment of the CMA Awards Wednesday, September 10, and BMI songwriters and artists overwhelmingly populate the anticipated list, sweeping the Female Vocalist of the Year nominations and dominating numerous catego...
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Sugarland in the Tennessean- Story Behind the Song | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Mon, Aug 18
By MelissaMc Sugarland's recently released Love on the Inside has topped both the country and pop album charts, and produced the hit "All I Want to Do." Those aren't the duo's first successes — Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have sold more than 5 million albums and had previous No. 1 hits "Settlin'" a...
Sugarland - CMT.com Q&A | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Mon, Jul 28
By MelissaMc Sugarland In the days before Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush made albums in the typical singer-songwriter tradition with everybody gathered in a studio, rehearsed and ready to roll. Now that they've sold a few million albums together, their strategy remains intact -- to...
Sugarland Feature - The Tennessean | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Wed, Jul 23
By MelissaMc Old love, new love, love lost and the humor in all of that," added lead singer Jennifer Nettles. She and Bush co-wrote all the tracks on the Byron Gallimore-produced album. Nettles said "just this year" that she has begun to feel like Sugarland is an established country music duo.
Sugarland Feature - Entertainment Weekly | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Wed, Jul 23
By MelissaMc Those grins have a lot to do with how Sugarland have grown into one of the country’s most successful and beloved acts. Both their 2004 debut, Twice the Speed of Life, and its 2006 follow-up Enjoy the Ride, have gone double platinum. They've scored eight country top 10 hits, and even noncountr...
Sugarland - Love On the Inside Boston Globe Review | News
Original at umgnashville.com
• Tue, Jul 22
By MelissaMc NASHVILLE - Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles have arrived at the country-music cable network CMT to do a little advance promotion for their new album. Almost as if it were planned, the duo, who perform as Sugarland, emerge from the elevator just as the replay of the recent CMT Awards - air...
Country-Rap: A Secret History
Original at blogs.villagevoice.com
• Tue, Jun 17
Snoop Dogg's "My Medicine" is the goofiest, most engaging novelty song on an album full of goofy, engaging novelty songs. It's his country song, and it's every bit as ridiculous as that description might suggest. Over producer Everlast's workable chugging Tennessee Three rip-job, Snoo...
Concert Review: Sugarland at the Houston Rodeo
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Tue, Mar 13
By Whitney Pastorek After getting burned by Rascal Flatts last Saturday, I was understandably trepidatious — what if Jennifer Nettles turned out to be a bored diva? What if Kristian Bush turned out to be a self-indulgent jerk? What if former third member Kristen Hall showed up and started throwing water bal...