The crowd loved them, but Chulianne fell to the middle of the pack on last night's Dancing With The Stars premiere with a waltz that didn’t live up to the romantic hype of the real life couple. Scoring 20/30 was better than Ty Murray’s 14, but still not near the level of early leaders Gilles & Cheryl and Shawn & Mark. Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough did a powerful waltz that many times appeared that Chuck, the man who’s supposed to lead, was being overpowered by the always ambitious Julianne. One of the judges said it looked like Chuck was chasing her around the floor. That was pretty accurate for a waltz that should have been slowed down in intensity but notched up in romance between the lovebirds. The real kiss at the end, versus the traditional head peck, should become a Chulianne staple throughout the season. The countriest couple should stick around a good long time, as there are plenty more that need dismissing first. Likeliest first to go: Holly & Dmitry. Holly Madison was the last minute replacement for injured Jewel. Their routine was a passable 18, with props for the last minute training, but Dmitry’s new and Holly doesn’t have the same following as some of the other Stars. This couple may not be as endeared to the audience as the singers, athletes, and goofballs. 
Biggest surprise of the night: Melissa & Tony. Melissa Rycroft was the 11th hour replacement for injured Nancy O’Dell. After two hours of hearing about how little they practiced, Melissa & Tony were no where near the stink league. They learned THAT in two days? Oh, but viewers learned in post-dance interview that Melissa has had ballet experience and she’s a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. No wonder she can dance and learn routines quickly. In a field of amateurs that saw an NFL player clunking around the dance floor, it will be interesting to see where the voting public throws support. And if they would just let Ty Murray dance in his cowboy boots, he may get comfortable enough to move his feet! Next show: Next Monday. Photo: last season’s champion Derek Hough and his new partner Lil’ Kim.
Carrie Underwood will be heard back on American Idol this season. She has recorded a version of Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home” which will be played when contestants are voted off the show. It will be available as a digital single on iTunes on March 16th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of the United States. Carrie said, “I’ve always loved this song, and besides being very fitting for Idol, to me, the title is also very fitting with animal rescue and finding animals their own homes.” PS: Today is Carrie’s 26th birthday!
Rascal Flatts is now in the game to release songs on iTunes before the new album is released. Unstoppable is coming out on April 7th; the first single “Here Comes Goodbye” is available to download today. Next, look for “Forever” on March 17th, “Love Who You Love” on March 24th and “Things That Matter” on March 31st.
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Jack Ingram will be going out on his first USO tour to Guantanamo Bay at the end of March. Tanya Tucker is going to be releasing an album full of classic country covers on June 2nd. Shania Twain appears on the cover of the March 30th issue of First magazine. And sadly, Grand Ole Opry star Hank Locklin passed Sunday at his home in Brewton, Alabama at age 91.
Biggest surprise of the night: Melissa & Tony. Melissa Rycroft was the 11th hour replacement for injured Nancy O’Dell. After two hours of hearing about how little they practiced, Melissa & Tony were no where near the stink league. They learned THAT in two days? Oh, but viewers learned in post-dance interview that Melissa has had ballet experience and she’s a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. No wonder she can dance and learn routines quickly. In a field of amateurs that saw an NFL player clunking around the dance floor, it will be interesting to see where the voting public throws support. And if they would just let Ty Murray dance in his cowboy boots, he may get comfortable enough to move his feet! Next show: Next Monday. Photo: last season’s champion Derek Hough and his new partner Lil’ Kim.
Carrie Underwood will be heard back on American Idol this season. She has recorded a version of Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home” which will be played when contestants are voted off the show. It will be available as a digital single on iTunes on March 16th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of the United States. Carrie said, “I’ve always loved this song, and besides being very fitting for Idol, to me, the title is also very fitting with animal rescue and finding animals their own homes.” PS: Today is Carrie’s 26th birthday!Rascal Flatts is now in the game to release songs on iTunes before the new album is released. Unstoppable is coming out on April 7th; the first single “Here Comes Goodbye” is available to download today. Next, look for “Forever” on March 17th, “Love Who You Love” on March 24th and “Things That Matter” on March 31st.
News From Around The Country
Jack Ingram will be going out on his first USO tour to Guantanamo Bay at the end of March. Tanya Tucker is going to be releasing an album full of classic country covers on June 2nd. Shania Twain appears on the cover of the March 30th issue of First magazine. And sadly, Grand Ole Opry star Hank Locklin passed Sunday at his home in Brewton, Alabama at age 91.
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