Artist: Russ Castella
Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Angel Eyes
Year: 2004
Tracks: 6
Friday, 27 June 2008
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Terry Marshall
Artist: Terry Marshall
Genre(s):
New Age
Discography:
Our Younger Days
Year: 1995
Tracks: 12
Night Lines
Year: 1993
Tracks: 13
Ashra Rising
Year:
Tracks: 9
Lionel Richie to reunite with the Commodores
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
CMT Fans Vote Trace Adkins and Kellie Pickler as Big Winners at '2008 CMT Music Awards'
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, Bon Jovi and LeAnn Rimes, Brad Paisley,
Director Michael Salomon, Rascal Flatts, Rodney Carrington, Sugarland and
Taylor Swift Also Take Home Buckles
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15 -- In a night filled with
surprises, Trace Adkins ("I've Got My Game On") and Kellie Pickler ("I
Wonder") emerged as the evening's biggest winners at tonight's 2008 CMT
MUSIC AWARDS, broadcast live from the Curb Event Center at Belmont
University in Nashville. Adkins took home top honors for MALE VIDEO OF THE
YEAR ("I've Got My Game On"); Taylor Swift won FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
("Our Song"); Rascal Flatts won GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Take Me There");
Sugarland won DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Stay"); and Taylor Swift won VIDEO OF
THE YEAR ("Our Song").
Pickler won the first awards of her professional career with three CMT
buckles for USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH, PERFORMANCE and TEARJEARKER VIDEO OF
THE YEAR for the video "I Wonder." She accepted the accolades via satellite
from Scottsdale, Ariz., where she had a concert this evening.
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant won WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
("Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)"); Bon Jovi featuring LeAnn Rimes won
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore"); Brad
Paisley won COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Online"); Michael Salomon won
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (Toby Keith's "High Maintenance Woman" and Trace
Adkins' "I Got my Game On"); and Rodney Carrington won SUPPORTING CHARACTER
OF THE YEAR ("I Got My Game On").
Hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
kicked off with an opening sketch featuring a wide variety of luminaries
desperately seeking tickets to the show. Senators Barack Obama, Hillary
Clinton and John McCain each called a wide variety of friends hoping to
score tickets, while Ryan Seacrest, Gretchen Wilson, Donald Trump, Trace
Adkins and Larry the Cable Guy also went to great lengths to get to the
show.
Keith Urban, joined by Brooks & Dunn, ignited the live show with
Urban's "Raise the Barn," followed by a fantastic musical number by LeAnn
Rimes in which she re-created the video for her nominated song "Nothin'
Better To Do." Rascal Flatts performed their latest single, "Bob That
Head," which featured user-generated clips from fans who "sang along"
during the chorus.
In addition, a number of powerful performances marked the evening, as
Sugarland was joined by CMT ON TOUR mates Little Big Town and Jake Owen for
their cover of "Life In A Northern Town"; Tim McGraw with wife Faith Hill
sang their duet "I Need You"; Alan Jackson performed his newest single
"Good Time"; hosts Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus performed the duet
"Ready, Set, Don't Go"; special guest Hank Williams Jr. joined Brad Paisley
on the Paisley's song "I'm Still A Guy"; Taylor Swift rocked her single
"Picture to Burn"; Toby Keith performed his newest hit, "She's a Hottie";
Kenny Chesney sang "Never Wanted Nothing More"; and Carrie Underwood closed
the show with her hit, "All- American Girl."
Joining Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus onstage were celebrity
presenters Jason Aldean with Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul, Jewel, Tom Arnold
with Josh Turner, Julianne Hough, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Reba
McEntire, comedian Rodney Carrington, Sara Evans, Taylor Swift, The Eagles'
Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit and actor Tim Daly (ABC's "Private
Practice"). Additional presenters include CMT hosts Katie Cook and Lance
Smith, Bobby Brown, Diana DeGarmo, John Rich, Maureen McCormick and Sisqo
of the hit series GONE COUNTRY and Tom Arnold, host of CMT's MY BIG REDNECK
WEDDING, as well as judge Naomi Judd and host Rossi Morreale of the new CMT
series CAN YOU DUET.
For the first time, the CMT MUSIC AWARDS featured a side stage
sponsored by Nationwide that included such up-and-coming artists as Bucky
Covington, James Otto, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Ashton Shepherd and
Chuck Wicks.
CMT.com simulcast the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live and featured live
blogging for the first time in awards history. MHD: Music High Definition,
MTV Networks' high-definition channel, also simulcast the 2008 CMT MUSIC
AWARDS live in HD. Exclusive content can be found on CMT.com and CMT Mobile
and CMT will later bow the awards on its digital all-music channel, CMT
Pure Country.
The evening's winners are as follows:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo
or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during
live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
-- Taylor Swift - "Our Song" (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
-- Trace Adkins - "I Got My Game On"
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
-- Taylor Swift - "Our Song"
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
-- Rascal Flatts - "Take Me There"
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
-- Sugarland - "Stay"
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major debut album; awarded to the artist
(male, female, or group/duo)
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder"
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists;
awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
-- Bon Jovi feat. LeAnn Rimes - "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore"
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR*
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on
a broadcast or major cable network; awarded to the artist (individual,
group or duo)
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder" from the 41st Annual CMA Awards (ABC)
SUPPORTING CHARACTER OF THE YEAR*
Best supporting character whose guest appearance enhances the video
concept; awarded to the special guest
-- Rodney Carrington for Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On"
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music;
awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
-- Alison Krauss and Robert Plant - "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)"
TEARJERKER VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video most likely to stir emotion, whether tears of joy or
sadness; awarded to the artist
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder"
COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video to convey a song's humor and wit; awarded to the artist
(individual, group or duo)
-- Brad Paisley - "Online"
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her
body of work from the past year
-- Michael Salomon (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith's "High
Maintenance Woman" and Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On")
*indicates new category for 2008
The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will encore Monday, April 14 at 11:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 17 at 3:30
p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Saturday April 19 at 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 20 at
4:30 p.m. The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL will re-air on
Sunday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. All times listed ET/PT.
Visit CMT's press-only web site http://www.cmtmusicawardspress.com for images
and more information about the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.
CMT, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the
leading television and digital authority on country music and
entertainment, reaching more than 87 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its
website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts
and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The
network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure
Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.
Director Michael Salomon, Rascal Flatts, Rodney Carrington, Sugarland and
Taylor Swift Also Take Home Buckles
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15 -- In a night filled with
surprises, Trace Adkins ("I've Got My Game On") and Kellie Pickler ("I
Wonder") emerged as the evening's biggest winners at tonight's 2008 CMT
MUSIC AWARDS, broadcast live from the Curb Event Center at Belmont
University in Nashville. Adkins took home top honors for MALE VIDEO OF THE
YEAR ("I've Got My Game On"); Taylor Swift won FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
("Our Song"); Rascal Flatts won GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Take Me There");
Sugarland won DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Stay"); and Taylor Swift won VIDEO OF
THE YEAR ("Our Song").
Pickler won the first awards of her professional career with three CMT
buckles for USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH, PERFORMANCE and TEARJEARKER VIDEO OF
THE YEAR for the video "I Wonder." She accepted the accolades via satellite
from Scottsdale, Ariz., where she had a concert this evening.
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant won WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
("Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)"); Bon Jovi featuring LeAnn Rimes won
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore"); Brad
Paisley won COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR ("Online"); Michael Salomon won
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (Toby Keith's "High Maintenance Woman" and Trace
Adkins' "I Got my Game On"); and Rodney Carrington won SUPPORTING CHARACTER
OF THE YEAR ("I Got My Game On").
Hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
kicked off with an opening sketch featuring a wide variety of luminaries
desperately seeking tickets to the show. Senators Barack Obama, Hillary
Clinton and John McCain each called a wide variety of friends hoping to
score tickets, while Ryan Seacrest, Gretchen Wilson, Donald Trump, Trace
Adkins and Larry the Cable Guy also went to great lengths to get to the
show.
Keith Urban, joined by Brooks & Dunn, ignited the live show with
Urban's "Raise the Barn," followed by a fantastic musical number by LeAnn
Rimes in which she re-created the video for her nominated song "Nothin'
Better To Do." Rascal Flatts performed their latest single, "Bob That
Head," which featured user-generated clips from fans who "sang along"
during the chorus.
In addition, a number of powerful performances marked the evening, as
Sugarland was joined by CMT ON TOUR mates Little Big Town and Jake Owen for
their cover of "Life In A Northern Town"; Tim McGraw with wife Faith Hill
sang their duet "I Need You"; Alan Jackson performed his newest single
"Good Time"; hosts Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus performed the duet
"Ready, Set, Don't Go"; special guest Hank Williams Jr. joined Brad Paisley
on the Paisley's song "I'm Still A Guy"; Taylor Swift rocked her single
"Picture to Burn"; Toby Keith performed his newest hit, "She's a Hottie";
Kenny Chesney sang "Never Wanted Nothing More"; and Carrie Underwood closed
the show with her hit, "All- American Girl."
Joining Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus onstage were celebrity
presenters Jason Aldean with Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul, Jewel, Tom Arnold
with Josh Turner, Julianne Hough, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Reba
McEntire, comedian Rodney Carrington, Sara Evans, Taylor Swift, The Eagles'
Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit and actor Tim Daly (ABC's "Private
Practice"). Additional presenters include CMT hosts Katie Cook and Lance
Smith, Bobby Brown, Diana DeGarmo, John Rich, Maureen McCormick and Sisqo
of the hit series GONE COUNTRY and Tom Arnold, host of CMT's MY BIG REDNECK
WEDDING, as well as judge Naomi Judd and host Rossi Morreale of the new CMT
series CAN YOU DUET.
For the first time, the CMT MUSIC AWARDS featured a side stage
sponsored by Nationwide that included such up-and-coming artists as Bucky
Covington, James Otto, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Ashton Shepherd and
Chuck Wicks.
CMT.com simulcast the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS live and featured live
blogging for the first time in awards history. MHD: Music High Definition,
MTV Networks' high-definition channel, also simulcast the 2008 CMT MUSIC
AWARDS live in HD. Exclusive content can be found on CMT.com and CMT Mobile
and CMT will later bow the awards on its digital all-music channel, CMT
Pure Country.
The evening's winners are as follows:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo
or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during
live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
-- Taylor Swift - "Our Song" (Director: Trey Fanjoy)
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
-- Trace Adkins - "I Got My Game On"
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
-- Taylor Swift - "Our Song"
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
-- Rascal Flatts - "Take Me There"
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
-- Sugarland - "Stay"
USA WEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist's major debut album; awarded to the artist
(male, female, or group/duo)
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder"
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists;
awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
-- Bon Jovi feat. LeAnn Rimes - "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore"
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR*
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on
a broadcast or major cable network; awarded to the artist (individual,
group or duo)
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder" from the 41st Annual CMA Awards (ABC)
SUPPORTING CHARACTER OF THE YEAR*
Best supporting character whose guest appearance enhances the video
concept; awarded to the special guest
-- Rodney Carrington for Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On"
WIDE OPEN COUNTRY VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist outside the mainstream of country music;
awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration)
-- Alison Krauss and Robert Plant - "Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On)"
TEARJERKER VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video most likely to stir emotion, whether tears of joy or
sadness; awarded to the artist
-- Kellie Pickler - "I Wonder"
COMEDY VIDEO OF THE YEAR*
Best video to convey a song's humor and wit; awarded to the artist
(individual, group or duo)
-- Brad Paisley - "Online"
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her
body of work from the past year
-- Michael Salomon (award eligible videos include: Toby Keith's "High
Maintenance Woman" and Trace Adkins' "I Got My Game On")
*indicates new category for 2008
The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will encore Monday, April 14 at 11:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 17 at 3:30
p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Saturday April 19 at 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 20 at
4:30 p.m. The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL will re-air on
Sunday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. All times listed ET/PT.
Visit CMT's press-only web site http://www.cmtmusicawardspress.com for images
and more information about the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.
CMT, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), is the
leading television and digital authority on country music and
entertainment, reaching more than 87 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its
website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts
and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The
network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure
Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Young blade trains as opera armourer
The Royal Opera House is taking on its first armourer's apprentice to look after weapons used during its productions.
The opera house in London has decided to take on its own trainee to shadow the official armourer because it has become difficult to recruit people with the right skills. University courses relied on by theatreland have been found to lack the right practical content.
The ROH has appointed 20-year-old Robbie Candy to learn the trade, ensuring all the weaponry needed for productions is in the right place at the right time and in good repair. He will also be making items such as knives and sword holsters used by the cast.
Mr Candy was learning to make and repair guitars at Merton College in south London when he was signed up for the post. He works a two-day week at the ROH – full-time during the college holidays.
He was recruited by Bendy Ashfield, the project manager for the scheme at the ROH, who was convinced students on the college's guitar and violin making courses would be ideal for the job.
Mr Candy, who comes from a theatrical family, saw it as an ideal opportunity to enter a world that he wanted to join. "My family history was in the theatre or showbiz so it feels kind of like I should be working in it," he said. "My auntie was in the Royal Ballet and my grandma was a dancer during the war. One of my great uncles was in a tap-dancing trio and then I had a great cousin who was a singer and an actress.
"I didn't have the talent to act or perform so a backstage job was just what I wanted. So far I've made belts and 'frogs' [scabbards] for holding swords. I'll get the chance to make other things later on."
Mr Candy is learning his trade under the tutelage of Rob Barham, who has been the armourer at the ROH for 22 years.
They have just been preparing for Don Carlos by Giuseppe Verdi – an elaborate production which needs 100 swords – which opened this month.
"I have to watch Robbie when he's doing something more dangerous like polishing up the swords for the production," said Mr Barham. "There are certain items that could bite back."
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