Video: Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill and more record songs by Children’s Hospital patients for “Everybody Has a Story”

everybody has a story

Many great Nashville-based artists lend their talents to songs written by patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt through its Music Therapy Program.

Released today, “Everybody Has a Story” is a compilation album that celebrates the patients’ creativity and shows how music can be a vehicle for healing. Each song was a result of a clinical music therapy session involving the patient and a music therapist.

Vince Gill

Vince Gill

Each song was a result of a clinical music therapy session involving the patient and a music therapist. Some lyrics were crafted out of a story idea and some were created by long discussions about the patient’s feelings and situation.

Oklahoma native Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Alison Krauss, Kix Brooks, Melinda Doolittle, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Maura O’Connell, Johnny Reid, SHEL and Phil Vassar breathe life into songs written by patients Austin Bagby, Ethan Carpenter, Courtney Gaoette, Erica Kilburn, Amy Overton, Gigi Pasley, and Christopher Weber, along with music therapist Jenny Plume.

“Everybody Has a Story” has allowed Children’s Hospital to embrace the Nashville community by inviting not only artists, but musicians, producers, engineers and other professionals to partner in this endeavor.

“Everybody Has a Story” is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, FYE, iTunes, and Walmart as well as at Children’s Hospital in The Friends Shop.

Supported by the Julian T. Fouce Fund, the Music Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital was made possible in 2005 by Tom and Maria Fouce in memory of their son, Julian, a great lover of music. Julian passed away that same year.

Find the album’s track listing after the break, and check out this video about the making of the album:

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Video: Amy Grant releases new album “How Mercy Looks From Here,” featuring Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor and more

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Grammy-winning Christian recording artist Amy Grant released today her first full-length album of new songs in 10 years, “How Mercy Looks From Here.”

The album includes an array of special guests, including her husband, Oklahoma native Vince Gill, plus Sheryl Crow, Will Hoge, Carole King, Eric Paslay and James Taylor.

amy grant - how mercy looks from hereAccording to a news release, the foundation behind Grant’s 18th studio album came from some advice given to her by her late mother – “sing something that matters.” The six-time Grammy winner is dedicating “How Mercy Looks From Here” to her mother and drawing from some of her favorite singers and songwriters in what critics are calling her most moving release to date.

To launch her first album in over a decade, Grant dives in to street week with appearances on “CBS This Morning” (Friday and Saturday) and the nationally syndicated lifestyle program, “The Better Show” (Friday). Grant also recently conducted an in depth interview for Lifetime TV’s “The Balancing Act,” (May 28) as well as their “Hollywood Watch” program (May 31). Additionally, Grant is also scheduled to appear on the popular shows “The View” and “The Chew” early this summer.

The album’s lead track, “Don’t Try So Hard,” features legendary songwriter James Taylor and continues its rise up the AC monitored chart, jumping four spots to No. 25 this week, and up six spots on the National Audience chart to No. 27.

In this video, Grant talks about the new album:

Amy Grant Discusses New Album, How Mercy Looks From Here from Jon Walker on Vimeo.

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Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Luke Bryan lead CMT Music Award nominations

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert

A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Church, Bryan, Lambert lead CMT Awards nominations

Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Luke Bryan earned four nominations each to lead the field of nominees for the 2013 CMT Music Awards

The nominations were announced Monday, and fan voting is underway at CMT.com.

Kristen Bell and Jason Aldean will host the show airing live from Nashville at 7 p.m. June 5 on CMT and CMT.com.

CMT Music Award nominees with Oklahoma ties:

Miranda Lambert (Tishomingo resident): Video of the year and female video of the year, “Mama’s Broken Heart; CMT Performance of the Year, “Over You” from the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year; and group video of the year, Pistol Annies’ “Takin’ Pills.”

Rascal Flatts (includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher): Group video of the year, “Come Wake Me Up.”

Rascal Flatts and Journey (includes Oklahoma native Neil Schon): Collaborative video of the year for “Changed” and CMT Performance of the Year for “Don’t Stop Believin’,” both from “CMT Crossroads: Journey and Rascal Flatts.”

Carrie Underwood (Checotah native): Video of the year, “Blown Away,” and female video of the year for “Two Black Cadillacs.”

Blake Shelton (Ada native): Male video of the year, “Sure Be Cool if You Did.”

Thompson Square (includes Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson): Duo video of the year, “If I Didn’t Have You.”

Toby Keith (Norman resident): CMT Performance of the Year, “Beers Ago” from 2012′s CMT Artists of the Year.

Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill (Norman native): Collaborative video of the year, “Don’t Rush” from 2012 Country Music Association Awards.

Luke Bryan and Ryan Tedder (Tulsa native): CMT Performance of the Year, “Drunk On You/Feel Again” from 2012 CMT Artists of the Year.

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Wednesday Video Spotlight: Vince Gill talks reuniting with Universal Music Group, pays tribute to Mindy McCready

Vince Gill (AP file)

Vince Gill (AP file)

Norman-born and Oklahoma City-bred country music star Vince Gill recently played a Universal Music Group showcase for radio broadcasters at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. In his usual droll way, he talked about reuniting with the label, as you can see in this fan-shot YouTube video.

“I’m surprised to be back, I must say. I came last year and I had spent 23 years with MCA Records and UMG … and loved that relationship. And I came in last year and just said, ‘You know, my contract’s done and I’m no longer there.’ There was no weirdness and then all the sudden I see everywhere that they’re talking about it, this and that, ‘They split up,’ and I was like, ‘Man, all that happened is the contract ran out.’ And then the neatest thing happened: Mike Duncan, after he took over, called me up and he said, ‘Hey, I want to make a record with you.’ So I said, ‘Done,’ and I went back.”

The Country Music Hall of Famer said he planned to start on the new album soon. Since he didn’t have any new songs, he decided to play “in this holy place” a tribute to Mindy McCready, the former country star who committed suicide in February.

Gill played his lovely ode “Go Rest High Upon that Mountain,” which as previously reported, he also performed last week at George Jones’ funeral. Such a beautiful song:

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Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Journey, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Thompson Square, Toby Keith, Ryan Tedder nominated for CMT Music Awards

- Miranda Lambert walks the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet, Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP)

– Miranda Lambert walks the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet, Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP)

Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Luke Bryan earned four nominations each to lead the field of nominees for the 2013 CMT Music Awards

The nominations were announced Monday (today), and fan voting is underway at CMT.com.

Kristen Bell and Jason Aldean will host the show airing live from Nashville at 7 p.m. June 5 on CMT and CMT.com.

Lambert is competing for the top prize, video of the year, as well as female video of the year, with “Mama’s Broken Heart.” Her emotional rendition of her chart-topping ode “Over You” from the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year broadcast is nominated for CMT Performance of the Year. Plus, Lambert and her trio the Pistol Annies are nominated for group video of the year for “Takin’ Pills.”

Superstar trio Rascal Flatts, which features Picher-bred guitarist Joe Don Rooney, is nominated for group video for “Come Wake Me Up.” The country band shares two nods with pop-rock band Journey, which includes Oklahoma-born guitarist Neal Schon, for collaborative video for “Changed” and CMT Performance of the Year for “Don’t Stop Believin’,” both from their episode of “CMT Crossroads: Journey and Rascal Flatts.”

Checotah native Carrie Underwood is nominated for video of the year for “Blown Away” and female video of the year for “Two Black Cadillacs.”

Lambert’s husband and fellow Tishomingo resident Blake Shelton got a nod for male video of the year for “Sure Be Cool if You Did.”

Thompson Square, the duo of Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson and his wife Shawna, are nominated for duo video of the year for “If I Didn’t Have You.”

Norman resident Toby Keith is nominated for CMT Performance of the Year for “Beers Ago” from 2012′s CMT Artists of the Year, while Tulsa native Ryan Tedder of pop-rock band OneRepublic shares a nod with Luke Bryan in the category for their rendition of “Drunk On You/Feel Again,” also from last year’s CMT Artists of the Year show.

Norman native Vince Gill and “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson garnered a nod for collaborative video of the year for their duet “Don’t Rush,” from the 2012 CMA Awards.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Brad Paisley –“Southern Comfort Zone”

*Carrie Underwood – “Blown Away”

Eric Church – “Springsteen”

Florida Georgia Line – “Cruise”

Hunter Hayes – “Wanted”

Jason Aldean– “1994”

Kenny Chesney – “Come Over”

Little Big Town – “Tornado”

Luke Bryan – “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”

*Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”

Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Tim McGraw – “One of Those Nights”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

*Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”

Eric Church – “Creepin’”

Hunter Hayes – “Wanted”

Jason Aldean – “Take a Little Ride”

Kenny Chesney – “Come Over”

Luke Bryan – “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

*Carrie Underwood– “Two Black Cadillacs”

Faith Hill – “American Heart”

Jana Kramer – “Why Ya Wanna”

Kacey Musgraves – “Merry Go ‘Round”

*Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”

Taylor Swift– “Begin Again”

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”

Little Big Town – “Pontoon”

*Pistol Annies – “Takin’ Pills”

*Rascal Flatts – “Come Wake Me Up”

The Band Perry – “Better Dig Two”

Zac Brown Band – “Goodbye in Her Eyes”

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Big & Rich – “That’s Why I Pray”

Florida Georgia Line – “Cruise”

Love and Theft – “Runnin’ Out Of Air”

*Thompson Square– “If I Didn’t Have You”

BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Dustin Lynch – “Cowboys and Angels”

Florida Georgia Line – “Cruise”

Jana Kramer – “Why Ya Wanna”

Kacey Musgraves – “Merry Go ‘Round”

Kip Moore – “Beer Money”

Randy Houser – “How Country Feels”

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Brad Paisley and Joe Walsh – “Rocky Mountain Way,” from CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh & Friends

Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church – “The Only Way I Know,” from 2012 CMA Awards

*Kelly Clarkson featuring Vince Gill – “Don’t Rush,” from 2012 CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw – “Feel Like A Rockstar”

*Rascal Flatts and Journey – “Changed,” from CMT Crossroads: Journey and Rascal Flatts

The Avett Brothers and Randy Travis – “Three Wooden Crosses” from CMT Crossroads: The Avett Brothers and Randy Travis

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Dierks Bentley – “5-1-5-0” from CMT Unplugged

Eric Church – “Homeboy” from 2012 CMT Artists of the Year

*Luke Bryan and Ryan Tedder – “Drunk On You/Feel Again” from 2012 CMT Artists of the Year

*Miranda Lambert – “Over You” from 2012 CMT Artists of the Year

*Rascal Flatts and Journey– “Don’t Stop Believin’” from CMT Crossroads: Journey and Rascal Flatts

*Toby Keith– “Beers Ago” from 2012 CMT Artists of the Year

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Photos and video: Country stars pay respects at George Jones’ funeral today

George Jones has left the Grand Ole Opry for the last time.

The country music legend was emotionally remembered at his funeral this morning at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. As previously reported, the funeral was open to the public, and thousands of fans lined up early to gain admittance.

In addition, national television networks CMT, GAC, RFD, and FamilyNet, as well as local Nashville stations WKRN 2, WSMV 4, WTVF 5, WZTV 17 aired the funeral service live.

Former First Lady Laura Bush, Kenny Chesney, Grand Ole Opry VP&GM Pete Fisher, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Barbara Mandrell, and CBS News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer all made special remarks.

Naturally, the service included music, with performers including Charlie Daniels, Ronnie Milsap, Kid Rock, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker and Wynonna. Alan Jackson closed the service performing Jones’ seminal hit “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” (I couldn’t find a YouTube video of his performance today, so I posted one of Jackson singing the ballad in Georgia last Friday upon hearing of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s death.)

I am admittedly biased, but my favorite musical moment came when Oklahoma native Vince Gill and Patty Loveless performed “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” as featured in the YouTube video posted above. Before they sang, Gill memorialized The Possum with fond memories and good humor – “For some reason, George thought I liked ravioli, and cases and cases of the worst ravioli you ever had in your life would end up on my bus. I’ve still got some of it,” he shared – but when they began to sing, Gill was fighting back tears. Loveless put a hand on his shoulder, and Gill poured his heart into an extended acoustic guitar solo.

Fans not able to attend the funeral can leave a special message about George Jones at http://tinyurl.com/GJtribute.

RIP.

Vince Gill cries as he performs with Patty Loveless during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music's biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Vince Gill cries as he performs with Patty Loveless during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music’s biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Wynonna Judd performs during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music's biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Wynonna Judd performs during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music’s biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Alan Jackson sings "He Stopped Loving Her Today" to close the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music's biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Alan Jackson sings “He Stopped Loving Her Today” to close the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music’s biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Barbara Mandrell speaks during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music's biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Barbara Mandrell speaks during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music’s biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Charlie Daniels performs during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music's biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

Charlie Daniels performs during the funeral for country music star George Jones in the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, one of country music’s biggest stars who had No. 1 hits in four separate decades, died April 26. (AP)

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Video: Remembering George Jones

George Jones’ funeral is taking place this morning at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. As previously reported, the service is open to the public.

National television networks CMT, GAC, RFD, and FamilyNet, as well as local Nashville stations WKRN 2, WSMV 4, WTVF 5, WZTV 17 are broadcasting the funeral service live, with radio partners WSM 650AM and SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse (Channel 56) broadcasting the service. Fans around the world can listen online at wsmonline.com or watch online at opry.com, according to a news release.

The Country Music Hall of Famer died last Friday in Nashville at the age of 81. In the past few days, numerous country music stars and other luminaries have issued statements expressing their sorrow and condolences for his family. Pawnee-based Grammy nominee of Steve Ripley of The Tractors posted the YouTube video embedded above, featuring a young George Jones and Johnny Paycheck playing “Love Bug” on Oklahoma City’s “Mathis Bros. Country Social.”

In this Jan. 10, 2007 file photo, George Jones is shown in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today," has died. He was 81. Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being hospitalized with fever and irregular blood pressure, according to his publicist Kirt Webster. (AP)

In this Jan. 10, 2007 file photo, George Jones is shown in Nashville, Tenn. Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” has died. He was 81. Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being hospitalized with fever and irregular blood pressure, according to his publicist Kirt Webster. (AP)

Here are some of the stars’ tributes to The Possum:

“There aren’t words in our language to describe the depth of his greatness. I’ll miss my kind and generous friend.”

— Oklahoma native Vince Gill (who will attend the funeral and then travel to Mobile, Ala., to play a fundraiser tonight)

“The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die. Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music.”

- Owasso resident Garth Brooks (via the Associated Press)

“I was lucky enough to be on the same label as George for a while, so I got the chance to be around him at a lot of different functions. I never got an arrogance from him or a ‘I’m George Jones.’ I don’t think he ever really understood his impact and just how great he was.”

- Owasso resident Trisha Yearwood (via Billboard)

“We’ve lost a country music legend. And I’ve lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones…”

- Tishomingo resident Blake Shelton (via Twitter)

“God bless the gift George Jones shared with us. That voice will live on forever.”

- Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert (via Twitter)

“Happy memory of me and George. You may have left us, but your music and your legacy never will. #Legend”

- Checotah native Carrie Underwood (via Twitter)

“My prayers go out to Nancy Jones today. Her partner and husband George Jones passed this morning. We’ll miss George…”

- Oklahoma native Reba McEntire (via Twitter)

“George Jones has passed. Damn. Thought he’d live forever. Let’s break out his catalogue and play it all day Godspeed possum and family.”

- Toby Keith (via Twitter)

“God bless George Jones!”

- Former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn (via Facebook)

“We just lost one of the greatest singers on the planet,”

- Broken Arrow retro rocker JD McPherson (via Twitter)

“Such a sad say today. We lost one of the greatest country singers to ever live. Rest in peace George…”

- Thompson Square, which includes Miami, OK, native Keifer Thompson

‘We are deeply saddened by the news this morning of the passing of our friend, George Jones. Our company was privileged to have represented George Jones in the 1980’s, most notably during the critically acclaimed ‘Reunion’ tour of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. We will miss this ICONIC songwriter and his unmistakable voice, but he will live on in our hearts.’

— Jim Halsey, Tulsa-based impresario

“The greatest most soulful voice in history is gone. RIP George Jones… the guys of Restless Heart will miss you greatly.”

-  Restless Heart, which includes three Oklahoma natives

“George Jones’ life is an example of so many wonderful things. How someone’s God-given gifts can make this a richer, better place.  How one human being can overcome adversity, addiction, and life threatening obstacles time and time again.  That it is not the stumble or fall that counts, but the willingness to stand again. How a keen sense of humor and a twinkle in a person’s eye can still prevail even after all of life’s hard knocks.  How mistakes, missteps, and bad choices are not the end of the world if a person chooses to turn them into something good. And George’s life is above all the strongest example of how the love of a great woman can get a man through anything. All of this made its way beautifully into every note of the greatest voice country music will ever know.  And one of the greatest friends you could ever have. We miss you already, George.”

-Brad Paisley

“If I’m blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace George Jones!!!!!”

–Keith Urban ‏(via Twitter)

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of my all time heroes, George Jones. Georges’ music was real and he was able to touch thousands through his songs. Not only was he a great singer, but he also had the ability to make you relate to every one of his songs, no matter who you are. He and his music will remain timeless in the world of country music. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through this difficult time.”

-Easton Corbin

“He was the greatest country vocalist that ever lived! Through the years we have all tried to emulate the passion in his voice, but no one can fill his shoes.”

- Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts

“My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world. My heart goes out to Nancy and all his family and friends.”

— Dolly Parton

“The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen.”

— Merle Haggard

“Today is a sad day in Country music. We have lost another piece of history. George Jones was not only a good singer, but was a good friend. He will be missed by many.”

— Hank Williams Jr.

“I am very thankful I got to know George, he’s one of the greatest singers that ever lived. I actually loved the man and really enjoyed the time I got to spend with he and Nancy.”

— Randy Travis

“George Jones will always be one of the most amazing singers who ever lived. He was a true Country Music legend who made music very personal to the listener – I think more than anyone else. He will be dearly missed, but always remembered.”

— Kenny Rogers

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George Jones to be remembered today at public funeral in Nashville; services to be broadcast live on national TV

George Jones (AP file)

George Jones (AP file)

George Jones’ funeral will take place at 10 a.m. today at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. As previously reported, it will be open to the public.

In addition, national television networks CMT, GAC, RFD, and FamilyNet, as well as local Nashville stations WKRN 2, WSMV 4, WTVF 5, WZTV 17 will broadcast the funeral service live, with radio partners WSM 650AM and SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse (Channel 56) broadcasting the service. Fans around the world can listen online at wsmonline.com or watch online at opry.com, according to a news release.

“The caliber of speakers and performers is a testament to what George Jones meant to everyone in the world,” says publicist Kirt Webster in the release. “Nancy is overwhelmed by the love and support of not only George’s fans, but also the music community, public figures and friends.”

The service will include music from Oklahoma native Vince Gill with Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Alan Jackson, Ronnie Milsap, Kid Rock, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, and Wynonna. Former First Lady Laura Bush, Kenny Chesney, Grand Ole Opry VP&GM Pete Fisher, Governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Barbara Mandrell, and CBS News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer will all make special remarks.

Fans not able to attend can leave a special message about George Jones at: http://tinyurl.com/GJtribute

-BAM


Celebrate Record Store Day 2013 with free music at Guestroom Records, exclusive goodies from Flaming Lips, JD McPherson

Oklahoma City rapper Jabee will perform Saturday at Guestroom Records in Norman as part of Record Store Day 2013. (The Oklahoman Archives photo)

Oklahoma City rapper Jabee will perform Saturday at Guestroom Records in Norman as part of Record Store Day 2013. (The Oklahoman Archives photo)

Record Store Day 2013 Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Live Music on wimgo

Record Store Day is almost here, and Oklahoma City-based psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips and Broken Arrow retro rocker JD McPherson are among the wide array of recording artists who will be offering exclusive goodies this Saturday.

Founded in 2007, Record Store Day has grown into an annual international celebration of brick-and-mortar independently owned record stores. On the third Saturday of April each year, indie record stores, recording artists and music fans come together to celebrate the art of music.

The Flaming Lips are offering as an RSD exclusive the “Zaireeka” vinyl box set that includes 4LPs with unique art specific to this release and unique colors for each LP. It comes with a 12-page booklet.

McPherson’s 7-inch vinyl of “Fire Bug” comes with the B side “A Gentle Awakening.”

Also, Pistol Annie Ashley Monroe’s critically-acclaimed solo debut album, “Like A Rose,” which was co-produced by Oklahoma native Vince Gill and Justin Niebank, was released this week to vinyl and is available for purchase as part of a special bundle in celebration of Record Store Day. According to a news release, the bundle includes the “Like A Rose” vinyl album, the digital album (available for download immediately after checkout), plus a “Weed Instead of Roses” (one of the album’s tracks) rolling tray and lighter.

To see the full list of official Record Store Day special releases, click here.

Here in the Oklahoma City area, music fans can celebrate Record Store Day 2013 with live music from Jabee, Skating Polly and Depth & Current beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday at Guestroom Records, 125 E Main in Norman. Guestroom’s Oklahoma City store, 3701 N Western, will host Kyle Reid and John Calvin starting at 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: 701-5974 or http://guestroom-records.com.

According to the official Record Store Day website, size records, Randy’s M&M in Edmond, and Vintage Stock in OKC and Edmond also are participating in RSD 2013.

For more information, go to www.recordstoreday.com.

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Wednesday Video Spotlight: Vince Gill and Trisha Yearwood featured in “Ballads” compilation series

Norman native Vince Gill and Owasso resident Trisha Yearwood are among the venerable country and R&B artists featured in Universal Music Group’s new compilation series “Ballad.”

In this Video Spotlight, we’re compiling a few of the Grammy winners’ ballad videos.

vince gill - ballads

Here is the track listing for Gill’s “Ballads” CD:

  1. I Still Believe in You
  2. Look At Us
  3. When Love Finds You
  4. Someday
  5. Let’s Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye
  6. If I Didn’t Have You in My World
  7. The Only Love
  8. What They All Call Love
  9. Nothing Like a Woman
  10. Whenever You Come Around
  11. You and You Alone
  12. When I Call Your Name

trisha yearwood - ballads

And here is the track listing for Yearwood’s “Ballads”:

  1. How Do I Live
  2. Thinkin’ About You
  3. Maybe It’s Love
  4. Walkaway Joe
  5. I Need You
  6. The Nightingale
  7. Down on My Knees
  8. When We Were Still in Love
  9. You’re Where I Belong
  10. A Lover is Forever
  11. I Would’ve Loved You Anyway
  12. The Song Remembers When

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