Crooner Culture

52 Bands covered “The Dodos” this week. Check out the discography post.
I absolutely used to love this song back in the day, and I was fortunate enough when I worked for the local country station, to be able to go behind the scenes when Colin Raye came to town. (Country Music Stop)
Okay this is cool – Solange Knowles video for “I Decided” is quite reminiscent of a certain female superstar. Thanks to Killed By The Video Star for that one.
Metal Martyr is giving away a couple-two-tree (heh, say that like a Sopranos cast member) copies of Lamb of God’s latest …read more

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Fall Out Boy Feat. John Mayer – ‘Beat It’ Music Video Review | Michael Jackson Cover – I had no idea this existed, but you know what? I kinda like it. Eep!
Yay! Meat’s coming back out of retirement! Sorry, I know this isn’t “crooner” related but I totally love Meat Loaf. Yes, yes I do. Just don’t ever ask me to sing “Paradise” with you at a karaoke bar because lemme jus’ tellya… the way I sing that song… man, it’s so… whew! Let’s just say the passion in my voice, the strength in my passion, oh, you’ll pretend like …read more

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How many “comeback” albums can one trailer park whore erm, I mean, Britney Spears… have? Supposedly there’s another yet to come? (Rumors In Music)
Oh my god, Michael Jackson’s turning 50. And Aussie fans have a pretty cool opportunity to vote up their fave tracks for a compilation album that will only be released in Oz. (Oz Music Scene)
Amy Crackhouse might have TB. Oh. The. Horror. Next!
Oh, this would be cool: Lionel Ritchie hints at a Commodores Reunion! (Rumors In Music)
Cinderella had to scrap their reunion tour because lead singer’s vocal chords hemorrhage. Yikes. (Ear Sucker)
Oh lord, not only is she …read more

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It’s Father’s Day, and I’ve gathered up some great links around the b5media Music Channel this week for your viewing pleasure…

Apparently, Snoop Dog has some parenting advice for Pete Wentz and Ashley Simpson. Uh… yeah. Like I’d take any kind of parenting advice from a guy who drinks 40s and smokes blunts?
The Rock Dose says, “There is just something about vinyl.” I have to agree. One of the things I remember growing up with my Dad was him pulling out his old records and us listening to them together. I seriously have my Dad to thank for my wide music …read more

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Okay, so I’ve decided to run a small giveaway here on Crooner Culture, because I’m coming up on one year for this site and I want to do something bigger then, but I wanted to get you guys “prepped” for it by doing something now.
Here’s your chance to win a $25 iTunes gift certificate (or Amazon.com if you prefer) to help you bulk up your music collection. The rules are pretty simple…
You have until May 25th to rack up as many entries to win as you can by performing the “tasks” below. The more you do, the more chances you …read more

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The b5media Music Channel is doing a group post today on 60 Songs To Add To Your iPod – Today.
Here are my two contributions!
Everything
Michael Bublé
(Call Me Irresponsible)
Get the mp3 for $0.89 from Amazon.com right now!
This song is just nothing but happy. It’s penned by Michael, and you can almost “hear” his smile in this song. It’s definitely an “I’m in love with you” song – and would make an amazing wedding song. Even if you’re not in love, or are bemoaning your singledom (yes, that’s my word), this song makes you WANT to be in love without being miserable about …read more

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Here’s a collection of some of the hottest links around the b5media Music Channel. Definitely check these out!

52Bands featured the Barenaked Ladies band.
Austin Sound Check already has the SXSW 2009 Dates.
Big Apple Music Scene has a list of her favorite CD store in NYC.
Brit Music Scene begs for BoyZone to give up.
Christian Music Fan reviewed David Pettigrew “Every Minute Miracles”.
Concord Crazy delved onto New Zealand’s Coat of Arms.
Country Music Stop tells us about the Country Music’s 3 Muskeeters.
Crooner Culture is not sure whether to believe or not that Marilyn Monroe has a sex tape.
Ear Sucker is starting to get really …read more

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Alicia Keys new video: Teenage Love Affair – from She Plays Music – Pretty cool that there’s another AK fan out there on b5media Music!
Four words that just don’t go together: Nelly Furtado and Country Music. I thought it was odd enough that Michael Bublé did a song together. But now, Keith Urban? Eek.
Big Apple Music Scene has a post on Favorite CD Stores in NYC.
Chicago jazz musician John Young passed away last week.
I’m pretty sure that Harry Connick, Jr. will be at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Will you?

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