Feel Good Friday

Taylor Swift has signed on to join the cast of voices appearing in the movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Zac Efron voices the character “Ted”, a boy who tries to win the affection of “Audrey”, the character that will be voiced by Taylor. Danny DeVito is slated to be the voice of the “Lorax”. The movie is scheduled for release in March 2012.

Rascal Flatts has officially announced that Flatts Fest will launch June 18th in Bristow, Virginia with opening acts Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore. The tour is currently slated to run through September with approximately 24 shows. The tour will also include an interactive pre-show festival atmosphere and tailgating experience, with activities spread throughout the plaza and parking areas for all fans who want to make a whole afternoon/evening of the show. Plans include a mobile karaoke vehicle, carnival games, photo booths, putt putt golf, food vendors, and plenty of exciting contests. More detailed information will be provided closer to the start of the tour.

Also back on the road, look for Big & Rich to roll out their 2011 Xtreme Muzik tour with buddies Cowboy Troy, Gretchen Wilson, and Two Foot Fred. Since their hiatus in 2008, Big Kenny has been doing charity work, and John Rich has released a solo album and joined the cast of this season’s Celebrity Apprentice. He hosts a weekly viewing party for the series at his Nashville home dubbed “Mount Richmore.” The 2011 Xtreme Muzik tour will kickoff June 25th in Walker, Minnesota. Celebrity Apprentice airs Sunday nights on NBC.

Oprah Winfrey is searching out the world’s “Ultimate Shania Fans” for an upcoming show featuring Shania Twain. A page on Oprah’s website invites fans to submit for their chance to be part of the audience when Shania appears on a future taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Shania plans to release her autobiography on May 3rd, and she also plans to star in the upcoming reality series on Oprah’s OWN Network, Why Not? With Shania Twain.