Blake Shelton, “Footloose” stars Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald to perform Tuesday on “Dancing with the Stars”
Blake Shelton
On this week’s “Dancing with the Stars,: the remaining nine pairs will perform their dance style of choice to an array of iconic movie scores, orchestrated by the “Dancing with the Stars” band at 7 tonight on the ABC Television Network.
On Tuesday, two-time former “DWTS” champion Julianne Hough returns, performing a duet with her “Footloose” co-star Kenny Wormald to their remake of “Holding Out For A Hero.” Hough and Wormald star in the upcoming remake of “Footloose,” a new take on the beloved 1984 film based on real-life events that happened in 1980 in the small Oklahoma town of Elmore City. Directed by Craig Brewer, the new version of “Footloose” opens in theaters nationwide on Friday.
After their duet, Hough and Wormald will join Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year nominee Blake Shelton, an Ada native who lives in Tishomingo, for performance of the iconic title song, “Footloose.” Shelton has recorded a cover of the popular anthem, originally cut by ’80s soundtrack guru Kenny Loggins, for the new film.
One of the UK’s best-selling musical artists, Susan Boyle will perform a rendition of the Righteous Brothers’ classic “Unchained Melody” in a worldwide television network exclusive performance, accompanied by pro dancers Val Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd.
Also performing Tuesday will be Raphael Saadiq, who will bring the soulful spirit of the ’60s to the ballroom when he sings an original version of “Soul Man.”
Before the week’s elimination, Julianne Hough will hit the dance floor Tuesday with her brother and “DWTS” three-time champion Derek Hough to perform a jive they have choreographed to “Shake Your Tail Feather.” The “Dancing with the Stars” results show will air at 8 p.m. Tuesday on ABC.
Oklahoma-based entertainer Blake Shelton has proven himself to be one of country music’s brightest lights, as one of the genre’s most versatile and accomplished vocalists. His career has unfolded ever since his 2001 debut single “Austin” brought him national attention. This year, he has been nominated for five Country Music Association Awards, including the most prestigious honor, Entertainer of the Year. Shelton recently announced his first headlining arena tour, “Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012,” which kicks off in January. The country superstar’s single, “God Gave Me You,” recently broke into the top five and is his fastest-rising single to date. The emotionally powerful single is off his new album, “Red River Blue,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan Top Current Albums chart and Soundscan Top Country Albums chart.
Shelton’s infectious multi-week No. 1 hit, “Honey Bee,” is also off his new album and is his first digital platinum single. Shelton holds the record for the fastest-selling digital platinum single for a male country solo artist. The single held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Chart for four weeks in a row, with more than 40 million in audience. No country artist has held this record in almost six years. His star power, world-class voice and irreverent personality have brought him acclaim that has translated well from the world of country music to a wider audience.
As a contemporary artist, Raphael Saadiq continues to honor tradition that goes back to the ’60s and ’70s through his music. Saadiq’s latest album, “The Way I See It,” his third solo album and first for Sony BGM, is a masterful collection of new material that speaks to his deep love for rhythm and blues.”The Way I See It” showcases the rich diversity of funky grooves and smooth balladry that is his calling card; it is a genuine feel good R&B album. Born and raised in Oakland, Calif., Saadiq began singing in a professional gospel group at the age of nine. His musical education encompassed classical music, ’40s spirituals, hymns, jazz and R&B.
He was the lead vocalist and bass player with the late ’80s/early ’90s group Tony! Toni! Toné!. After leaving the group, he recorded two singles for hit movies, “Ask of You” from “Higher Learning” and “Me &You” from “Boyz in the Hood.” In 2000, he created the group Lucky Pearl, and the group,s sole self-titled album received Grammy Award, American Music Award and Soul Train Music Award nominations. Saadiq is an award-winning producer who has worked with such artists as Joss Stone, The Roots, Snoop Dogg and John Legend, among many others.
As an international artist, Susan Boyle’s global record sales hit a monumental 14 million on the 14th month after her recording career started.
With No. 1 albums in five continents, in more than 20 countries, her albums have moved the Susan Boyle story far beyond her performance on a British talent show. For her devoted listeners, Boyle is constantly determined to find the emotional core of the music with modern classics, both secular and sacred, timeless love songs and twists on pop and rock curiosities. This humble woman from a sleepy and largely forgotten Scottish hamlet has become one of the premiere recording voices of her age. Her second album, “The Gift,” made her the first artist in history to have her first two records debut at No. 1 on both sides of the Atlantic. Now with the global launch of her third album, “Someone to Watch Over Me,” her music continues to touch people all over the world.
By the episode’s end, one couple will be eliminated, as determined by a combination of the judges’ scores and viewers’ votes on dances performed on Monday’s performance show. Reality TV personality Kristin Cavallari (“The Hills) and her professional partner Mark Ballas were eliminated last week.
-BAM
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