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Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins to Kick Off 2011 CMA Awards With 'Footloose'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:31:24 +0000

Next month’s CMA Awards in Nashville will begin with Blake Shelton. The reigning Male Vocalist of the Year will open the show singing ‘Footloose,’ the song he recorded for a remake of the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon. That Shelton stayed true to the original version recorded by Kenny Loggins should serve him well. Loggins [...]

New Movie Releases: 'The Big Year,' 'Footloose,' 'The Thing'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:55:18 +0000

Whether you want to laugh, dance or just be scared, one of this weekend’s new movies should have something just for you.

In ‘The Big Year,’ Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Steve Martin star as three obsessive bird watchers duking it out to see who can spot the most species in a given year.

Blake Shelton Announces 2012 Tour and 'Footloose' Video Premiere

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:52:37 +0000

Blake Shelton won’t be easing into 2012. The country superstar and ‘The Voice’ mentor is kicking off a headlining tour before returning to the revolving seat on NBC’s hit reality show. Shelton announced this morning that he’ll bring Justin Moore and Dia Frampton on the road with him this January through March on his Well Lit and Amplified Tour, which will hit 27 cities.

Listen To Both Versions Of Footloose – How Did Blake Do? [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:51:56 +0000

Blake Shelton, the country star....Blake Shelton, the TV host...Blake Shelton, world's greatest hunter (or so he says)....and now, Blake Shelton, movie soundtrack singer.

You may have heard by now that Blake is singing the title cut from the re-made Footloose Soundtrack. After the jump, take a listen to the original Kenny Loggin's version and Shelton's version and let us know what you think.

Blake Shelton to Cover 'Footloose' for Movie Remake Soundtrack

Andy Scott — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:53:20 +0000

Country singer and ‘Voice’ co-host Blake Shelton will cover the title track for the upcoming ‘Footloose’ remake, EW.com revealed exclusively on Monday.

Shelton is just one of many famous names to appear on the soundtrack. Also lending their voices are Zac Brown Band, who will sing ‘When the River Goes’; ‘One Tree Hill’ beauty Jana Kramer, who will record the famous ‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’; and Shelton’s ‘Voice’ cohort Cee Lo Green, who will sing ‘Walkin’ Blues’ with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.