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IT has been 32 years since country singer Reba McEntire was spotted singing the US national anthem at a rodeo. Her journey since then has been nothing short of spectacular, recording 33 No 1 hits and 29 albums, and winning 15 American Music Awards and two Grammy's. Thursday, country superstars honoured the redheaded vocalist at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles in a two-hour performance, taped for an episode of Country Music Television's CMT Giants. Said CMT vice-president of production, music and events Sarah Brock: 'Reba is the ultimate choice for us to honor as the very first CMT Giant.' Among the artists who performed were Dolly Parton (right), Wynonna Judd, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes. American Idol's first season winner Kelly Clarkson also made an appearance, performing with Martina McBride. Clarkson grew up on country music, especially the songs of McEntire. Her performance was to express her appreciation of her own personal 'American Idol'. CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
CMT Giants: Reba McEntire Tapes in L.A.
A lineup of music superstars taped the CMT Giants: Reba McEntire show before a sold-out audience in concert on Oct. 26 at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater. Artists paying musical tributes included Martina McBride, Kelly Clarkson, LeAnn Rimes, Jennifer Nettles, Wynonna, Faith Hill, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, Megan Mullally, along with a closing song by Reba. Presenters included Beau Bridges, the Reba show's Melissa Peterman and Christopher Rich, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, President George H. W. Bush, Barbara Mandrell, Andie MacDowell, Dakota Fanning, James Denton and Red Steagall. The show will air on CMT on Nov. 18. CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
Lifetime Schedule Changes
Sitcoms Online is reporting that Lifetime will alter its schedule for a brief time, starting October 31st (Tuesday) through November 3 (Friday). Sitcoms "Still Standing" and "Reba" will be moved from their midday 11 am and 1 pm EST time slots to primetime 7-9 pm EST. The site administrator thinks Lifetime may be doing this to give the sitcoms more exposure and draw a larger audience. Here is the new lineup for these four days only, at this time. 12:00PM The Golden Girls (replaces Still Standing) 12:30PM The Golden Girls (replaces Still Standing) 1:00PM The Nanny (replaces Reba) 1:30PM The Nanny (replaces Reba) 7:00PM Still Standing (replaces Movie) 7:30PM Still Standing (replaces Movie) 8:00PM Reba (replaces Movie) 8:30PM Reba (replaces Movie) CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
Reba McEntire Draws a Crowd for Tribute
 By MICHAEL CIDONI Reba McEntire has a pretty glitzy roster of friends and fans, and many of them came out to the Kodak Theatre to honor her Thursday night. Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rhimes were among the luminaries walking the red carpet before the taping of the tribute, to run as part of Country Music Television's "CMT Giants" series. "Well, I said no a couple of times," McEntire told AP Television. "And, then, finally, they said, `No, we're really serious, and everybody wants to do it.' And I said, 'Well, all right." The country queen, 51, first found fame with chart-toppers such as "Whoever's in New England" and "Does He Love You." She later found success on Broadway in the long-running "Annie Get Your Gun" and in films ("Tremors"). Her TV sitcom, "Reba," has been up and running since 2001, and was one of the highest-rated shows on the recently disbanded WB network, where it left prime time last spring. The series, however, is still in production and expected to return soon to the WB's struggling successor, the CW. Looking down the star-studded arrivals line, McEntire was clearly impressed by the turnout. "Well, it's very overwhelming," she noted, "very flattering. I am in hog heaven, to say the least. I am just thrilled to pieces." Of course, there was no shortage of praise for McEntire on the red carpet. "I think we have to surround and celebrate our legends, `cause we're losing them," said Wynonna Judd. "She came before me and paved the way. These strong women, I stand on their shoulders." Pop singer Kelly Clarkson gushed praise. "I am here to tell Reba she's awesome," she said. "I love her, I adore her. ... She's just done so many great things, and so many great things for people. She's just a really great person, amazing." The "CMT Giants" special is set to air November 18. CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
CMT Giants: Photos
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REBA related
JAK PARIS Pushes Past Today's Top Artists with 'The Chain' Reaching ACQB # 3 on the FMQB Singles Chart Surpassing Rascal Flatts, John Mayer, The Fray, Gnarls Barkley and more "The Chain", a modern version of the Fleetwood Mac mega hit from JAK PARIS featuring Scarlett Pomers of TV's REBA, hits # 3 on Hot AC radio according to FMQB. "The Chain" has continued to stay at the top of the FMQB Hot AC charts for 16 weeks with a bullet as NEV Records prepares to release the single to reporting Hot AC radio stations. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 26, 2006 -- Surpassing Rascal Flatts, John Mayer, The Fray, Gnarls Barkley and more "The Chain", a modern version of the Fleetwood Mac mega hit from JAK PARIS featuring Scarlett Pomers of TV's REBA, hits # 3 on Hot AC radio according to FMQB. "The Chain" has continued to stay at the top of the FMQB Hot AC charts for 16 weeks with a bullet as NEV Records prepares to release the single to reporting Hot AC radio stations. "With the success of "The Chain" in test markets and secondary Hot AC radio stations, the next step is to push to Billboard reporting stations and compete with major label releases. It takes a minimum of a year to break a single worldwide and I am fully prepared to go the distance. To reach #3 on the FMQB charts amongst the top artists in pop and rock today is an amazing start for this single. Now we have to gain National recognition on TV and radio to see where this will take us", quotes lead vocalist/guitarist JAK PARIS. Electric Revolution, the debut release from JAK PARIS on NEV Records, is currently available everywhere downloads are sold through IODA digital distribution and will be available in stores late January 2007 through a major retail distributor to be announced. "Electric Revolution" from JAK PARIS, which includes "The Chain", and follow up singles such as "Overrated" and "Big World" was recorded at Odds On Studios in Las Vegas, Produced by Bobby Ferrari and JAK PARIS and mastered by Tom Parham in HDCD. JAK PARIS (Scarlett Pomers) has recently shared the stage with such acts as: The Black Crowes, LIT, Buckcherry, Daniel Powter, Rockstar Supernova, Mat Kearney, O.A.R., Vertical Horizon, and more. "The Chain", a modern version of Fleetwood Mac's mega hit, is collaboration between alt rocker JAK PARIS and actress Scarlett Pomers (REBA) to bring attention to her charity Arch-Angels, a dedicated fund within the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to support the ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds for education, advocacy, and research. For more information on JAK PARIS and NEV Records www.jakparis.com or Scarlett Pomers: www.scarlettpomers.com Radio stations requesting a copy of "THE CHAIN" please contact: Media and press contact: Rhonda Boudreaux NEV Records Publicity Department 510-236-2668 CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity Launch Inaugural Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks Project: Building 10 Homes for 10 Families on 1 Block
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity are kicking off the inaugural Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project, an initiative created by the company to raise awareness of the affordable housing crisis and to help eliminate substandard housing in the United States. During the week of November 5-10, 2006, Whirlpool, Habitat for Humanity International, Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity and 300 volunteers from around the country will build 10 homes in one Nashville neighborhood. In subsequent years, Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks will recognize an outstanding Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the United States and its relationship with its local community by holding a similar weeklong building blitz. Entertainment icon Reba McEntire will help launch and support the corporation's first Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks program. "Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks is really about bringing people together from all over the country to build homes in partnership with deserving families," said Jeff Terry, director, Corporate Commitments for Whirlpool. "If we can help bring people to experience the life-changing work of Habitat for Humanity, hopefully everyone will go back home with an urgency and energy to continue Habitat's work in their home town and around the country." Whirlpool is one of Habitat for Humanity's largest corporate partners. The company donates a refrigerator and range to every new Habitat for Humanity home built in North America. Every year, thousands of Whirlpool employees volunteer their own time to Habitat builds around the country. The partnership began in 1999, and Whirlpool plans to support every new Habitat home built globally by 2011, either through product donations, cash or home sponsorship. The company is making an additional $1.5 million commitment to fund this year's build in Nashville. "The Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks program is an evolution and addition to a dynamic and long-standing partnership with Whirlpool Corporation," stated Chris Clarke, senior vice president of Communications for Habitat for Humanity International. "We are so happy to have a partner like Whirlpool that is committed to finding new ways to engage people in the work of Habitat as well as raise awareness and resources to support Habitat families around the world. Through their efforts and passion, they initiated this project which only adds to the generous support they have provided to more than 35,000 families since our partnership began." The 10 homes in the Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project will be built in the Providence Park neighborhood, Nashville's first all-Habitat subdivision and one of the nation's largest contiguous all-Habitat communities. Providence Park was started in 2002 by the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity and now has more than 85 Habitat homes. The Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project is the largest multi-home build in the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity's 21-year history. More than 300 volunteers will descend on Providence Park for the Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks Project, including 100 Whirlpool employees from across the country, 100 from national Habitat affiliates and 100 representing the Nashville community. From start to finish, the volunteers will raise walls, raise roofs, landscape, paint and perform all other tasks to complete the 10 homes in just a week. Construction of a single Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity home typically takes eight days spread across four weekends. "Affordable housing is critical to forming stable communities," said Chris McCarthy, president and chief executive officer of Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity. "The Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project will not only help raise awareness of the problem, it's taking concrete steps to help solve it." Reba McEntire first partnered with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville. She sponsored an all-women build in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Whirlpool brought Reba into the partnership with Habitat for Humanity in 2004, to help raise awareness for the work of the organization. "The Whirlpool(R) Building Blocks project is an example of organizations and individuals working together to help improve lives in communities all over the country," said Reba McEntire. "I am honored to be a part of the inaugural event in my home town of Nashville." CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
REBA: New epsisodes...
PirateReba is saying new episodes should begin airing November 5th. For details visit any PirateReba banner. CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
"I Was Country" getting airplay
I just thought I would let you guys know that Reba and Kenny's version of "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is getting airplay and is currently at #85 on the Mediabase chart. I don't know if it has officially been released as a single and if it will continue to climb, but I thought I would give the heads up anyway. -Ross CLICK HERE to discuss in our forum.
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