Smoking Ban for Military?

Let's just see what our good friends Jackie and Dunlap have to say about that!!!

It's Been A While

Sorry for the lack of "blogging" but there's really not been much happening. Just the normal stuff. My friend Jason is moving to Louisville, which I think kinda sux. For us, it's good for him I guess. So I'll be helping him move, we went out last weekend and had a blast since that was one of his last weekends in town.

The Oak Ridge Boys have been on a media blitz the past two weeks for their new "The Boys Are Back" cd, which is doing really well on the charts, by the way.

I'm thinking that I may try to take a trip out of town this weekend. I'm so over my life right now that it's not even funny and a trip away might do me good.

Anyhow, that's all for now. As things develop, I'll post!

In the meantime, enjoy this classic by, who else, The Oak Ridge Boys!!

With all that's went on the past 2 weeks...

Listen to this song by the Oaks. It puts everything in perspective for me.

Dolly on MJ

Michael Jackson

I've deliberately waited to post anything about the death of Michael Jackson. For the past week, I've been processing all the news stories, all the rumors, all opinions and all the B.S. that surrounded this man in life, and now in death. Honestly, I'm not really sure what I feel about the King of Pop's passing. I know he has an unbreakable link to my childhood, in that the first record I remember owning (besides The Oak Ridge Boys of course) was Thriller, and I had the glove, and a Michael Jackson jacket. I remember being scared pissless the first time I saw the Thriller video. I remember when he did the moonwalk on the Motown 25th Anniversary celebration, I remember the Pepsi Commercial, I remember when the Black or White video first premiered. Then I remember the first allegations of improper behaviour, the kiss with Lisa Marie, the bizarre stunts, the trial, and now I remember exactly where I was when I heard he died.

Michael Jackson was a genius; a phenomenal talent in every sense of the word, a consummate performer. I have no way of knowing what went on in Michael Jackson's private life. It's obvious that the man was troubled, but most ultra-talented people are. So, as I stated in the beginning, I'm not really sure what I feel. I think blogger Emily Sutherland best summed up exactly what I think I feel about Michael Jackson by saying:

For the man who dared to be over-the-top remarkable on-stage, I applaud. But for the human being behind those dark glasses who spent his off-stage time trying to find that guy everyone loved so much, I grieve

Read the entire blog post here

R.I.P

Ed Mcmahon died June 23. I wonder if Johnny said, Heeeeeere's Ed?? :)

R.I.P

Farrah Fawcett Passed Away

One Final Thought...

Never wrestle with a pig, you'll get dirty. And besides, the pig likes it!

Busy Weekend

So, I have a busy weekend coming up. Tonight, I have a bachelor party to go to for one of my best friends. He's biting the bullet and getting married (or so he says). But I'll be nice, congratulations John and Kristen!!! That's them on the right. So, I'll be doing that tonight. Then, tomorrow, we'll begin celebrating one of the greatest days in the history of the world, my birthday! Yeah, I'll be turning ??? so, we're gonna party it up and go out in Louisville. And now, since I've figured out mobile posting to the blog, I'll try to post pics, if they can posted on a PG blog. But, if I don't do the whole mobile posting thing, because I may not be in a shape to, you can follow me on twitter! I'll be "tweeting" the whole weekend. OK, I really never though I'd post the word "tweeting" but there's a first time for everything! So, here's hoping your weekend is as good as mine is gonna be! And, if mine isn't, you all are for a lot of bitching come next week. Happy Weekend!

Hmm

Cheerleaders from, well you plug in the place.

Your Daily Dose of The Oak Ridge Boys

Watch them performing their hit "Seven Nation Army" from their new CD The Boys Are Back. It's even better live than on the CD, and personally, I didn't think that was possible.

The Reader

So I finally got around to watching The Reader last night. I had been wanting to see it for a while, mostly because I just LOVE Kate Winslet. The move was good but HORRIBLY depressing. Don't watch it if you're in a downer of a mood because you'll commit suicide. But, I love sad movies so, it was all good with me. Watch it, it's a good one.

Can't Wait to See This!

The Proposal opens today and it looks great! And, Betty White is in it, and I LOVE Betty White!!! Who doesn't, right?? So, go and see the movie, maybe you'll see me there! And watch this friggin hilarious press video from the film, featuring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds and Betty White!

Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds: Behind the Scenes of The Proposal from Betty White

(If the video doesn't load, click the link below it.)

DAMN! What a storm

So, the apocolypse rolled through Richmond, KY today (or what I was convinced was the apocolypse). I was standing outside, minding my own business when a damn tree snapped like 20 yards from me! Yeah, it was bad here.

Lifting Another Post From Kristen

We went to the Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester this weekend. Kristen is a much better blogger than me and you can read her entire post here. We had a blast. And, if you follow me on Twitter, you'll get much more frequent updates about what I'm doing. I "twitpiced" the entire trip!

AWESOME!!!

ZACK MORRIS RETURNS!!! Click here to watch it!!!

It Pays to be a Former First Couple

New Season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

That's all I'm going to say.

OMG ARE YOU SERIOUS???

Adam Lambert is gay???? Apparently so, he just "came out" in the new issue of Rolling Stone. Came out??? I thought he came out when he came out of the womb?

So I've been MIA

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I've been out of commission for pretty much the last two weeks. First I had a bad bout with the Stomach Flu and it won and then I got Pharyngitis (whatever that is) which I was told was a strain of Strep Throat. But, anyhow, I'm back and I'll posting away!

Loretta Lynn Is a Legend, but She’s Also Just Plain Kind

Put simply, Loretta Lynn is the "Queen of Country Music." The just-turned-74 singer occupies rarefied air in the pantheon of country musicians, and deservedly so. She's enjoyed a slew of chart-topping hits since the early '60s, including "Don't Come Home A- Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)," "One's on the Way," "Rated X," and, of course, "Coal Miner's Daughter." She's revered not only for her terrific music, her vivid and authentic storytelling, and her one-of-a-kind voice — a sepia-toned, clarion marvel, all at once feisty, resolute, world-weary, and optimistic — but for writing and singing about philandering, abusive men, and the women who weren't gonna take that crap no more, which turned her into a feminist icon, even for the nominally conservative set.
Along with her friend and fellow singer Conway Twitty, she formed one of the most successful duos in the history of country music, scoring numerous number-one hits throughout the '70s. Her life story was the basis for the excellent 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter, starring Sissy Spacek (who won an Oscar for her riveting portrayal of Lynn's hardscrabble early years in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky). She had the vision to team up with the White Stripes' Jack White (who did for Lynn what Rick Rubin did for Johnny Cash) on the remarkable 2004 album Van Lear Rose, which perfectly captured her essence for a whole new generation of fans. She's won Grammys and American Music Awards galore, been inducted to multiple Halls of Fame, been feted as a Kennedy Center Honoree, and gotten a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
And, from all accounts, she's a nice, nice lady. In fact, the only negative thing I could unearth about Loretta Lynn —- and it's not even directly about her — comes from my friend Jeremy, who says that her restaurant, Loretta Lynn's Kitchen (in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee) — which serves up some of her family's old-time recipes — "was full of rednecks when I was there in 1995."
I've never been there, so I can't say, but I would love to go because just down the road is yet one more fabulous thing the singer's bestowed upon the world: Loretta Lynn's Ranch, one of America's greatest and most popular roadside attractions. It may not have the roller coasters and log flume rides of fellow country icon Dolly Parton's Dollywood — which is 300 miles to the east in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee — but it's got a Loretta Lynn museum, a replica of her old family shack, a coal mine, a flea market, an RV park, and concert venues where Loretta regularly performs.
Call it hokey, but I think it's charming, and how many of today's female country stars will be able to pull off something like that several decades from now? Taylor Swift Land, where you go into a room, press a button, and hear the entire 27-second phone call in which Jonas Brother Joe broke up with her? Carrie Underwood Park, with a museum featuring wax statues of American Idol's Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest, and the jerseys of all the athletes (the Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo, the Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher) that she's dated or will date? Nah. Let's face it: Loretta Lynn is the last of her kind — a supremely tough and talented gal who turned coal into diamonds. Every opportunity to see her live is one not to be missed. And despite all the rednecks, I hear the cornbread at Loretta Lynn's Kitchen is fantastic.

Link

Adam Lambert and KISS!!!!

I know you all probably already have seen this but watch it again. Yet another reason he should have won the show!!

Great Saturday - Long Post

So, last Saturday, Kristen and I went on a little day trip thorugh central KY. Look at this link to see the full blog! Thanks Kristen!

FLIPPIN HILARIOUS!!!

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert on The Today Show

Adam Lambert on Regis and Kelly

North Korea

So this nut-job is back at it. Come on Mr. Obama, show you have a pair and nuke him!

This Required A Tetanus Shot????

So, I was injured on the job yesterday. And I had to get a shot in my arm because of this?? Please, the shot hurt a hell of a lot worse than the cut. Most of the time I just sit on my ass, and nothing happens to me. But yesterday, I decided to do something and look what happens? So from now on, no work for me. It's not worth the risk. But it does look kinda cool I guess. I just have to wonder, well this mess up any future palm readings? I mean, isn't that the life line that I cut?

Oak Ridge Boys tackle White Stripes on new album

By JOHN GEROME – 3 hours ago

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The melody is dark, ominous and unmistakable to any rock fan: "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes. But this isn't Jack and Meg White. It's the Oak Ridge Boys. The vocal quartet best known for their country and gospel songs get edgy on their new CD, "The Boys Are Back." Besides the White Stripes, the Oaks cover John Lee Hooker ("Boom, Boom") and Neil Young ("Beautiful Bluebird").

"If there's something I could compare this to it would be what Johnny Cash did in the later part of his career," bass Richard Sterban said recently of Cash's recordings with rock/rap producer Rick Rubin. "I think the approach we used was very similar to that."

The quartet isn't totally going rock. The album has plenty of gospel and country songs, too, including tunes penned by Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings. Jennings, the son of the late Waylon Jennings and a country rocker in his own right, initiated the project. He invited them to sing with him on his 2007 album "The Wolf," introduced them to his producer, David Cobb, and asked them to perform at one of his shows.

"The place was jam packed with kids, much younger than we normally draw at this stage of our career," Sterban recalled. "We did 'Elvira' (their 1981 hit) and the kids knew every word. They were signing 'Oom papa mow mow' along with me.'" Pretty soon the group was heading into the studio with Cobb, who had them improvising, experimenting with different sounds and covering songs they never would have thought of.

"He challenged us," Sterban said. "At this stage of our career, we figured why not? We have nothing to lose." The move isn't completely out of step for the Oak Ridge Boys, which also include Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall and William Lee Golden. They began as a gospel group, crossed over to country and pop and recorded with artists as diverse as Ray Charles, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee.

Still, with songs like "Seven Nation Army," they're catching fans off guard at their shows.
"A lot of times they'll sit there with their mouths open. They can't believe we're doing this," Sterban said. And that's a good thing, Sterban said, because it shows the Oaks can still surprise — including themselves. "When I did 'Boom, Boom,' it was probably the most fun I'd ever had recording," Sterban said. "I'm a pretty straight-laced guy. But I was improvising and adding licks and having a bunch of fun."

Was it Fixed?

It's being reported that the Idol votes may have been exaggerated for winner Kris Allen. Apparently AT&T representatives went to "viewing parties" with demo phones, and showed fans in Arkansas how to "power text" for Allen. The power texts would in effect be 10 votes for every text vote sent. Idol has released a statement saying the in no way was the voting affected by these "viewing parties." Whatever happened, the margin was reportedly so large that it wouldn't have helped Adam Lambert anyhow.

So American Idol is Over For Another Year...

And, surprise of surprises, Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert (the guy who should have won) for the American Idol trophy. But, in thinking about it, maybe the runner-up is actually the winner. After all the don't have to record that God-Awful song that the winner is forced to sing. They're not contractually obligated to the American Idol franchise so they're free to do what they want. So why did Kris, who is an unbelievably talented singer in his own right, beat Adam Lambert considered by basically everyone to be a no brainer for the win? The obvious answer is, he got more votes. But I have a lot of theories, and I'll post them when I feel better. Right now, I feel like crap. So, in the interim, congratulations Kris and good luck Adam! I think we'll be hearing a lot from both of you!

Betty White is Freakin Awesome

Watch This Video
Ryan Reynolds, Betty White, & Sandra Bullock Behind the Scenes of "The Proposal."

And speaking of Adam Lambert...

He's the cover story on Entertainment Weekly this week. The issue is on newsstands now.

Who's it Gonna Be??

In case you live on some other planet, the American Idol Results Show Finale is tonight. And, to state again, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are the final two, as I said would happen for 3 months. For me, it's a win-win situation; I like them both and will be satisfied with either one of them as winner. But, I guess I'm kinda pulling a little bit for Adam. Watch the show tonight at 8pm on Fox!

Tomorrow is the Day!!!

The Oak Ridge Boys new CD 'The Boys Are Back" comes out tomorrow. Everyone go and buy it!!!!!!

Stop Smoking Tips

Avoid doing things you associate with smoking, such as drinking, eating, walking, and being awake.

Get thrown in jail, where cigarettes can only be acquired in exchange for painful sexual favors.

Lobby your elected representatives to pass a $6,913 sales tax on packs of cigarettes.

Write a rap song about how smoking is not cool. Perform it at local elementary schools.

Move to California, where tobacco possession is illegal.

Avoid thinking about the rich, full flavor of Benson & Hedges.

Fill your home with motivational placards bearing such slogans as, "Smoking Is For Pussies" and "Only A Fucking Retard Would Even Think About Smoking."

Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. If a loved one quits smoking, keep an ashtray around as a handy substitute.

Attractive people smoke because it makes them look cool. Acknowledge that you are neither attractive nor cool.

Cover yourself in egg whites. No one knows why this works.

Join a stop-smoking support group. Be sure it's one that meets on a different night than your other six support groups.

Hypnotism has helped many people quit, but you risk becoming the hypnotist's slave. It's your choice: quitting smoking or freedom.

Teach yourself a valuable lesson by slowly dying of lung cancer.

Link: The Onion

Loretta Lynn thrills a near-sellout Saenger crowd

What becomes a legend most? Simple: Demonstrating to an adoring crowd that which made you a legend in the first place. That's what country music legend Loretta Lynn did Friday night, as she thrilled a near-capacity crowd at the Saenger Theatre with more than four decades of classic songs.... Read the full review of the show here.

Good Luck Carol!

My boss retired today; happy for her, sad for me. Good luck Carol, you're gonna be missed around here!

My Sentiments Exactly

National Tax on Booze and Smokes

The Oak Ridge Boys Get Into Military Formation

Another GREAT review for "Seven Nation Army" by the OAKS! Read it

As I've been saying for 3 months.....

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are the Final 2 on

American Idol. Why does anyone ever doubt me? I'll be fine with either one of them winning but I still say Adam is going to to take it all. The Finale is next week, can't wait!!!

Update: Look at the suprise on Kris' face when he heard he was in the finale. I don't know why he's suprised, I've been saying he was gonna be there for months now! God, it's great being right all the time!

Another Great Review of Seven Nation Army

..."Seven Nation Army," a remake of the White Stripes song written by Jack White, that crowd should certainly pay attention to the Oaks. Because if this song is an indication in what to expect from the vocal quartet and their upcoming album "The Boys Are Back," then their album is going to be one of the biggest surprises of 2009... Click the logo below for the full review!

American Idol: Final Three

Tonight the Final Three will take the stage on American Idol, singing two songs each. They will perform a song of their own choosing and, one that the judges pick for them. I think it's Danny's time to go back to wherever he's from. I'm still calling an Adam and Kris final with Adam taking the trophy.

Billboard review of Seven Nation Army by The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys swap their classic country-gospel for a little "Get Behind Me Satan" with this White Stripes cover fully directed at a new, and probably bloggy, audience...

Read the rest of the review here. Way to go OAKS!

THE BOYS ARE BACK!!!

The Oak Ridge Boys opening number "The Boys Are Back" from the upcoming same-titled album, due out May 19th.