riding in elevators with reese witherspoon

country girl can survive. via

finding nashville in new york city

gothamist is hip the hot new city every is buzzing about and wants to let you know that there are places in new york where you can listen to live country or blugrass music. read all about it.

also, did you know brooklyn has a country music radio channel (Nash 94.7) and that NYC is second only to Nashville in terms of country music purchases? the more you know.

someone needs to tell me where i can get a bushwacker.

tami taylor to star in country strong

After lengthy negotiations, Friday Night Lights alumna Connie Britton has closed a deal to star in ABC’s drama pilot Nashville. Written by Callie Khouri, directed by R.J. Cutler and produced by Lionsgate and ABC Studios, Nashville is described as a family soap about love, country music, family, politics and sex set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene. It centers on 40-year-old Nashville superstar Rayna James (Britton) who is stunned to find that her star is fading and her label requires her to team up with teen sensation Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) on tour–or else face the loss of her own tour and the label’s promotion of her latest record, whose sales have been underwhelming. Complicating things for Rayna, a married mother of two is the fact that she is the family’s sole breadwinner. (via)

in related news....HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE BRITTON!!

thx starla!

for good measure:

2pz salutes!

This muscle man braved the cold to bring a six foot surb home BY HIMSELF!

2pz salutes you, other guy who got a #sixfootsub!

In honor of keekers and I joining a kettleball team

soon we'll be able to beat both of them!

this corgi has an amazing story

A Welsh Corgi named Ole, who managed to survive the avalanche that killed one of his owners, surprised his family by showing up four days later at their motel room in Cooke City, Montana. “I just saw it outside sitting by the room, which is pretty amazing,” said avalanche specialist Mark Staples. Dave Gaillard of Bozeman was killed after being buried by an avalanche southeast of town in Hayden Creek. His wife Kerry managed to escape by clinging to a tree. “His last words to me were, ‘Retreat to the trees.’ I think he saw what was coming from above, that I did not see. That reflects Dave’s amazing quality — thinking of others,” she told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Ole was believed to have been buried under the snow as well, but must have tunneled his way out. Still, the trek back to Cooke City was likely treacherous, with temperatures below freezing, and deep snow that would be taxing for the dog’s short legs. “How in the world he made it, I don’t know,” said Kay Whittle, the wife of a local businessman who returned the pup to his family. “If he could just talk — who knows what he did from the day of the avalanche until today?” via

my new jam

when i went to tennessee, i realized i don't hate country music, i just hate it when boys sing country music. shania twain, faith hill, the judds, dixie chicks, carrie underwood, dolly parton, loretta lynn, kelly canter, lady antebellum (half the time), and now pistol annies

LETS HAVE A PARDAY

My Mom sent this to my uncle for his birthday. she's got a good point.



Wanda Jackson - Let's Have A Party

nerd alert

i was at a friend's apartment while great american country was on tv. this video came on. i had no idea kenny was such an archi-nerd. my mies-take!

what is patty halley doing tonight?

i likely won't be watching the preds' first playoff game (it is hockey, after all), but y'all should know that it is occurring.

daily ri ri

rihanna performs at the academy of country music awards with the lady from sugarland. why ask why.

lucky us!

Gwyneth Paltrow, who's been shopping for a music deal, is in advanced talks with Atlantic Records, Page Six has learned. The Oscar-winning actress is poised to sign a contract with the Warner Music-owned label to produce a country album following her starring role in "Country Strong." (via)

cuz i'm country stroooooooong....mountain high...

oscar nomination for country strong!

best song: "coming home"

unfortunately snubbed:
best actress, gwyneth paltrow
best actor, mr. faith hill
best supporting actress: blair waldorf
best supporting actor: guy from tron

Want to talk about Gwyneth Paltrow?

Well. I don't know if you have heard, but a couple of us peas went to the movies and saw Country Strong last night. We talked about it for a long time after leaving the theater, and all basically agreed that while the movie was a giant mess, it was so entertaining on top of the broken fundamentals that we each really enjoyed it.

For me, part of what really contributed to the success of the movie was the commitment of star Gwyneth Paltrow. She wasn't afraid to go for it and plant her flag at the top of crazy mountain.

The other good news was when I got home and found out that glee producer Ryan Murphy has confirmed that Gwyneth is coming back for two episodes on the back end of season 2, now filming. She and Mr. Schue are going to have a little romance, and probably do some singing too.

Also, did you know that though they have never met, Gwyneth and Rep. Giffords of Arizona are cousins?

country strong, continued coverage

nymag wants to discuss the thrilling surprise ending of country strong, and what it MEANS. obviously dont read it if you dont want the best movie of 2011 to be all spoiled for you.

spoiler alert!

go to your local multiplex and buy a ticket.

if you know whats good for you. youre not going to want to miss this movie.

just a summer girl.

country strong

best movie ever? maybe. i think gwyneth should move to nashville and pick up a drinking problem and start calling herself kelly. make. it. real.

i am woman. hear me sob, y'all

i haven't read this yet, but the headline amused me.

who's gonna review it for us?

update: nytimes doesn't seem to like it

internet rumors

according to the internet, 2Pz fave gwyneth paltrow might perform "fuck you" with cee-lo on snl this week. and just when i had given up watching that show!

remember how awesome she was on glee? who's going to see country strong this weekend? raise your hand.

top 40, sweet cheeks.