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Rock, pop, country acts give talents and time to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:41:36 +0000

A version of this story, which I co-wrote with my excellent colleague George Lang, appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Sound giving Rock, pop and country acts give their talents and time to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd remembers what it’s like.

Photo gallery: Cassadee Pope volunteers with Moore tornado relief efforts

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:37:54 +0000

Cassadee Pope, last season’s winner on NBC’s “The Voice,” spent this morning volunteering at First Baptist Church in Moore to help with tornado disaster relief efforts.

She joined other volunteers in sorting toiletries and other items delivered by the Regional Food Bank, which is working with local agencies to distribute food and necessities to Oklahomans impacted by the Sunday and Monday’s deadly and destructive tornadoes.

Photo gallery: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert perform “Over You” on “The Voice” as a tribute to Oklahoma tornado victims

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:04:57 +0000

As previously reported, Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert delivered an emotional tribute to his tornado-ravaged home state to open Tuesday night’s live episode of “The Voice.”

On Sunday and Monday, a series of devastating and deadly tornadoes ripped through central Oklahoma, killing at least 26 people and leveling houses, schools and businesses.

Blake Shelton’s “Healing the Heartland” televised tornado benefit set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:59:07 +0000

Oklahoma country music star Blake Shelton’s “Healing in the Heartland” tornado benefit concert is set for Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena, reports the Associated Press.

The event will be televised live on NBC.

Shelton, an Ada native who now lives in Tishomingo, announced plans for the benefit after Tuesday’s episode of “The Voice.” He and his wife, Miranda Lambert, opened the live episode of the hit TV show with a heartfelt rendition of her emotional anthem “Over You” dedicated to victims of the deadly tornadoes that tore through central Oklahoma earlier this week.

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Blake Shelton talks about Oklahoma-dedicated “Over You” duet, plans to host televised tornado benefit show in Oklahoma City

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:33:30 +0000

The country music power couple, who live in Tishomingo, performed a heartfelt acoustic rendition of Lambert’s emotional chart-topper “Over You.” The couple co-wrote the song about the death of Shelton’s brother, Richie, in a car accident.

Blake Shelton and NBC planning benefit concert for Oklahoma tornado victims

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:33 +0000

Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and NBC have begun organizing a benefit concert for the victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado in his home state, according to Billboard.

On Monday afternoon, a massive tornado tore through Moore, killing at least 24 people and ravaging houses, schools and businesses.

Video: Team Blake performs “Mountain Music” tonight on “The Voice”

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:43:55 +0000

Check out this fun video of the three finalists from Team Blake – Muskogee’s The Swon Brothers, 16-year-old Texan Danielle Bradbury and Baylor University student Holly Tucker – giving a spirited performance of Alabama’s country classic “Mountain Music” on tonight’s live episode of “The Voice.”

As previously reported, with less than a minute left in tonight’s live results show, “The Voice” Carson Daly revealed that Muskogee’s The Swon Brothers received enough public votes to advance to the Top 8 on the hit reality TV show.

Video: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert performing “Over You” in honor of Oklahoma tornado victims on “The Voice”

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:32:48 +0000

Check out this touching video of Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert delivering an emotional tribute to his tornado-ravaged home state to open tonight’s live episode of “The Voice.”

The Swon Brothers advance to the Top 8 on “The Voice”

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:22:30 +0000

With less than a minute left in tonight’s live results show, “The Voice” Carson Daly revealed that Muskogee’s The Swon Brothers received enough public votes to advance to the Top 8 on the hit reality TV show.

For Oklahoma music fans, it was a triumphant ending for a show that started with Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton, one of the show’s celebrity coaches, and his wife Miranda Lambert delivering an emotional tribute to his tornado-ravaged home state.

UPDATED Video: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to perform “Over You” in honor of Oklahoma on “The Voice” tonight; Swon Brothers contending on tonight’s show

Brandy McDonnell — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:05 +0000

UPDATED at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday: If you missed Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s performance on “The Voice,” click here to view it. – BAM

Oklahoma country music superstars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, who live in Tishomingo, will perform a special rendition of their emotional hit “Over You” in honor of Oklahomans affected by this week’s deadly tornadoes tonight on “The Voice.”

The hit reality TV show, on which Shelton serves as a celebrity coach, airs live at 8 tonight on NBC.