90s, Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Mariah Carey’s #1s

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Few artists have had as much chart topping success as Mariah Carey. She ranks in second place in the most #1 singles of any artist, just behind The Beatles. She just announced her upcoming second full album of her 18 #1 hits, named “#1 to Infinity.”   Here are our all time favorite Mariah #1s and music videos!

1. “Fantasy”

This video is basically our Summer outfit and activity goals.

2. “One Sweet Day” featuring Boyz II Men

Why aren’t there more boyband/pop star duets? We need an *NSYNC/Britney single. The closest we have is Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers “We Got The Party”

3. “Heartbreaker” featuring Jay-Z

Definitely one of the greatest music videos of the TRL era (RIP). We’d still vote for it today.

4. “Honey”

We love that this video is a mini Bond movie.  They just don’t make music videos like this anymore!

5. “Always Be My Baby”

Mariah will always be our #1

Music

PARAHOY! Is Back For Another Year!

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Paramore had so much fun last year on their inaugural PARAHOY! cruise that they decided to bring it back for another year!  This is your chance to get up close and personal with Hayley, Jeremy, and Taylor and sail away to Cozumel, Mexico.

PARAHOY! will set sail March 5th – March 9th, 2016 from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico and back.  PARAHOY! Alumni get first dibs on bookings  beginning May 11th, while all other sailers that register by May 12th will be able to book their room after alumni.  More information and details about the cruise are available HERE.

Paramore are currently on their “Writing The Future” Tour with Copeland.  Full dates are available HERE.

Pick up a copy of Paramore’s self-titled album on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Country Music, Music, On Tour

CMT’s Next Women Of Country Tour With Jana Kramer & Kelsea Ballerini

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The first ever Next Women of Country Tour, presented by CMT, kicks off tonight in Grand Rapids!  The inaugural tour features artists Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini.  Both women have been making a splash in country this year.  Jana’s latest single, “I Got The Boy,” is country storytelling at its finest.  Kelsea’s debut EP and her fun pop-country sound has gotten attention from everyone – even Taylor Swift! (talk about a fangirl moment!)  Check out the tour dates below!

CMT Next Women of Country Tour 2015
April 30 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
May 1 – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar – Cincinatti, OH
May 7 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
May 8 – Joe’s Sports Bar – Chicago, IL
May 10 – The Pageant – St Louis, MO
May 12 – 3rd and Lindsley – Nashville, TN
May 14 – Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar – Orlando, FL
May 15 – The Swamp – Ft Walton Beach, FL
May 17 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
May 28 – House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC

Watch Jana Kramer’s video for “I Got The Boy” and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes!

Watch Kelsea Ballerini’s “Love Me Like You Mean It” video and check out her EP on iTunes!

Be sure to follow CMT, Jana Kramer, Kelsea Ballerini & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Boys We Like, Music, On Tour, The Vamps

The Vamps Announce Summer 2015 USA Tour Dates!

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It’s been a while since we first got to Meet The Vamps here in America, so we are so thrilled they are heading out on a Summer headlining tour!   They’re bringing their friends in Before You Exit and The Tide with them for their first ever American headlining tour.   (You might have caught them last Summer opening for Austin Mahone!)  Ticket prices will start at $25 a piece, and go on sale May 16th.  The Vamps are in the midst of a massive UK arena tour now, so don’t miss your chance to see them in the US while you can!  We caught both of their NYC shows last year, and these guys know how to put on a rockin’ show.  You’ll be dancing all night long.  Watch their tour announcement below!

The Vamps US Tour Dates Summer 2015

July 21st – House Of Blues – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
July 22nd – Revolution Live – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Buy Tickets
July 24th – Center Stage Theater – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
July 25th – Amos’ Southend – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
July 27th – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD – Buy Tickets
July 28th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
July 30th – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
July 31st – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Aug 2nd – Madison Theater – Covington, KY – Buy Tickets
Aug 3rd – The Vic Theater – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Aug 5th – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
Aug 8th – Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets

Be sure to pick up a copy of Meet The Vamps on iTunes or Amazon. Watch The Vamps perform “Risk It All” Live below!

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Music

Demi Lovato To Headline DigiFest NYC At Citi Field

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DigiFest NYC is back at Citi Field and this year Demi Lovato is headlining!  The all day festival will feature some of your favorite Vine and Youtube stars like Jack & Jack, Lohanthony, and Macy’s Rising Star Competition’s Trevor Moran.

The all day festival is at Citi Field on Saturday, June 6th.   The fest will have 4 stages, food trucks, concerts and more!Most VIP packages are sold out already but GA tickets are still available HERE.

Watch the official video for “Neon Lights” below!

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Album Release, Cody Simpson, Music

Pre-Order Cody Simpson’s New Album “Free”

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Australian pop singer Cody Simpson’s new album “Free” is available for pre-orders!  We were a bit confused when we first heard the words “free” and “pre-order” in the same sentence, but then we realized his album is called “Free” and that you still have to pay for the album.   The meaning behind the album title is pretty cool – this album is the first time that Cody has been “free” to create the music that he’s always wanted to.  His first album as an independent artist will be released on June 25th!   Cody’s new sound is the perfect soundtrack for Summer nights at the beach.  Check out the tracklisting below!

Cody Simpson “Free” Tracklisting
1. Free
2. Driftwood
3. New Problems
4. Flower
5. Thotful
6. I’m Your Friend
7. It Don’t Matter
8. ABC
9. Livin’ Easy
10. Wilderness
11. Palm Of Your Hand
12. Love Yourself
13. Happy Lil’ Hippy
14. Still Smiling

Pre-order a copy on iTunes now and listen to his latest track, “Thotful,” below!

Be sure to follow Cody Simpson & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Country Music, Friday Five

The Friday Five: FarmBorough Festival Playlist

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We’re not sure what’s happened to Spring in New York, so we’re dreaming about Summer concerts.  It’ll warm up someday, right?  We’re about two months away from the inaugural FarmBorough Festival – NYC’s first Country fest.  We can’t wait for a weekend listening to our favorite Country artists under the stars on warm Summer night on Randall’s Island.    Of course we’ll be singing along to hits like Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again” and Dierks Bentley’s “Drunk On A Plane,” but we’re also excited to see some of Country’s newer acts.  Here’s our Playlist for the up and comers we can’t wait to check out at FarmBorough Fest!

FarmBorough Festival
June 26-28 2015
Randall’s Island, NYC
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1. Canaan Smith – “Hole In A Bottle”
We had so much fun during Canaan’s energetic set on the “Where It All Began Tour” with Dan + Shay.  He got the crowd going from the start, opening with this fun track from his EP that is sure to be a hit.

2. The Railers – “Ray Bans”
The Railers have a sunny outlook on life and their music is just as fun as they are during a live show.  “Ray Bans” is a great display of how well their voices harmonize together as well as blending their influences.

3. Chris Stapleton – “Traveller”
Chris has written hits like Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer” and Thomas Rhett’s new single, “Crash and Burn.”  He’s about to release his first solo album, “Traveller,” in early May.   His album release show at the Mercury Lounge in NYC sold out, so we can’t wait to see his set at FarmBorough!

4. The Cadillac Three – “I’m Southern” 
The Cadillac Three’s new single “White Lightening” is super mellow compared to previous songs from these Southern boys.  Their live shows are not to be missed – they definitely bring some rock n roll to country.

5. Maddie & Tae – “Girl In A Country Song”
The duo crashed onto the scene with their anti-bro country anthem last year.  They also released one of our favorite music videos of the year.

Artist to Watch, Country Music, Music

Artist To Watch: Chris Janson

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Grab a copy of “Buy Me A Boat” on iTunes or Amazon now and hear what all the fuss is about!

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Artist to Watch, Country Music, Music, On Tour, Show Review

Old Dominion Play 2 Sold Out Shows at NYC’s Joe’s Pub

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Even if you haven’t heard of rising country band Old Dominion, chances are you’ve heard a track or two that one of the members have written.   Does “Say You Do?”  ring a bell?  Or “Ex To See?”  Old Dominion is Matthew Ramsey (Lead Vocals, Guitar); Brad Tursi (Lead Guitar, Vocals); Trever Rosen (Guitar, Keys, Vocals); Geoff Sprung (Bass, Vocals); and Whit Sellers (Drums).   They’ve written for Dierks Bentley, Tyler Farr, Sam Hunt, The Band Perry, Dustin Lynch … and that’s just to name a few.   Their own single, “Break Up With Him,” has been slowly climbing the charts and dominating Sirius XM’s “The Highway” countdown.

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“The Highway” hosted two back to back sold out shows with Old Dominion at Joe’s Pub last night.  We’re glad we got to experience the band live before they move onto bigger venues – like oh,  Met Life Stadium in NJ?   They’ll be playing there in August, opening up for Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney on their Summer tour.

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We’ve heard people ask what’s happened to rock music?  Well if you’re looking for it, country music is a good place to start.  Old Dominion is a country act, but they sure know how to rock.  Their set included a mix of material they have written for other artists, and tracks off of their EP, released earlier this month.  The band is incredibly energetic and fun to watch live, interacting with audience members and each other.  It’s nice to see a full country band as well, with each member bringing something different to the table.

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Pickup a copy of the Old Dominion EP on iTunes or Amazon now!  Head over to OldDominionBand.com to check out their upcoming tour dates.  If they’re playing in a small venue near you, we highly suggest checking them out while you have a chance!  Watch them perform “Break Up With Him” below.

Be sure to follow Old Dominion & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Jonas Brothers, Music

Nick Jonas To Perform Live On Periscope Tonight, 4/22!

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Nick Jonas is teaming up with Hilton Hotels to perform live exclusively on Twitter’s new live streaming video app, Periscope, tonight at 9:15pm EST!  This marks the first time an entire live concert will be streamed on Periscope.  The show will be broadcast from the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

Fans are invited to have a virtual front row seat to this once in a lifetime concert by downloading the Periscope app and following @HiltonHHonors on Twitter.   You know when you can’t make it to a concert, and your best friend Facetimes you during your favorite song?  We imagine this is something like that.  Only you’ll be watching from the best seat in the house.  We’ll definitely be tuning in and here’s hoping for many more Periscope concerts in the future!

We’re still fangirling over Nick’s performance with Dan + Shay at the ACM Awards last weekend.  Watch what happened behind the scenes in rehearsal!

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We are all fangirls at heart.