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Zac Brown Band Bring 'Keep Me in Mind,' 'The Wind' + More to 'TODAY' Show

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Zac Brown Band woke New York City up with a whole mess of country music this morning (July 13). The band performed on breakfast TV program ‘TODAY,’ kicking off their three-song set at Rockefeller Center with ‘Keep Me in Mind.’ Every time the camera cut to the crowd — which was full of ladies and [...]

Kip Moore Drives 'Somethin' 'Bout a Truck' to the 'Today' Show

Megan Pacella — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:00:36 +0000

Kip Moore is having quite the year. Between ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck’ spending two weeks at the top of the country chart and a successful summer of touring with Billy Currington and David Nail, Moore is quickly becoming a household name. His latest bout of attention came on America’s birthday (July 4), when he made his first-ever appearance on the ‘Today’ Show.

Lee Brice Slated to Co-Host 'Today' Show March 20

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:15:36 +0000

Lee Brice doesn’t look anything like Kathie Lee Gifford, but the country singer is going to make his hosting debut filling in for Gifford on the ‘Today’ show alongside show host Hoda Kotb on Tuesday, March 20. Brice will co-host the fourth hour of the show with Kotb, as Gifford has the week off. While Brice may have some mad hosting skills (we’ll have to see), it’s likely he landed this spot because Kotb has been a fan of his since she put his 2010 hit ‘Love Like Crazy’ on her iHoda Playlist.

Miranda Lambert Brings 'Baggage Claim' to the 'Today' Show

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:12:34 +0000

Miranda Lambert began the media tour to promote her new album ‘Four the Record’ with Matt Lauer and the ‘Today’ show crew on Tuesday morning. Before performing her current hit, ‘Baggage Claim,’ Lambert talked a bit about the big year she’s had. Despite not being much of a morning person, Lambert was bright-eyed and chipper [...]

Meredith Vieira's Tearful 'TODAY' Farewell – Watch Now [VIDEOS]

KICKS 105 — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:31:44 +0000

After nearly five years on the air, Meredith Vieira this morning left her post as co-anchor of NBC's top-rated program 'TODAY.'

It was an understandably emotional farewell for Vieira, who thanked her team and the viewers at home for such an incredible run. "All of you I will put in my heart," she said.

"I'm so honored to have sat with all of you," she added, before joking, "Most of you."

A Tearful Meredith Vieira Confirms She's Leaving 'Today' [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:38:49 +0000

Meredith Vieira confirmed this morning that she is leaving her post at 'Today' in June, ending weeks of rumors and speculation.

"After months of personal reflection and private conversations between my family and my friends, I've decided to leave Today in June," she said.

Meet Max Page, The Little Boy From The Darth Vader Commercial [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:19:21 +0000

A Volkswagen ad in which a little boy dressed as Darth Vader attempts to use the force has been declared by many to be the best commercial of the Super Bowl, and has garnered over 16 million additional hits on YouTube.

On the ‘Today Show,“ the pint-sized Vader was revealed to be six-year-old Max Page, who admitted he had never seen "Star Wars" or heard of Darth Vader before auditioning for the role.