Swift Discusses New “Different” Album and Working with Minaj

After another big year from Taylor Swift, the country pop crooner discusses her new upcoming album, saying that her new songs are not about “moving on” and this fourth release will be a much different feel than her other three albums.

When asked what experiences stirred such an emotional album, Swift said, “I can’t tell you, because it’s a secret. It will be unveiled when it all comes out, because they all seem to have a theme to them, the records that we’ve put out so far, and this one is no different. It’s very different in what it’s about, but it’s no different in the fact that it has its own name.”

In speaking of Nicki Minaj, who she had a chance to perform with, Swift said, “I love her. One of my favorite moments of the tour was when she came out at the Staples Center and sang ‘Super Bass’ with me, which was, like, the coolest thing. It was like a dream come true, so it’s amazing to get to run into her and see her around, and I’m just such a fan.” When asked if Swift would ever collaborate with Minaj, she answered, “I mean, we’re not working on anything right now. But I would love to at some point. That would be amazing.”

Adele, Bruno Mars and Kanye West Lead Grammy Nominations

Announced Wednesday were the Grammy nominations, and leading the lineup was Kanye West with a total of seven nominations, mostly for the song, “All of the Lights.” His album was left off of best album contention.

Following Kanye are Adele and Bruno Mars, each competing for album, record and song of the year. Both singers earned six nominations each.

Rock superstars the Foo Fighters also racked up six nominations, most notably for Album of the Year for “Wasting Light.” Also up for top album honors, aside from Adele’s “21″ and Mars’ “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” is Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and Rihanna’s “Loud.”

The surprise artist thrown in the mix is Bon Iver, an indie-folk singer who appeared on much of Kanye West’s album “Twisted Fantasy.” Iver is up for Record of the Year for “Holocene,” which also snagged a nomination for Song of the Year, and is competing against Nicki Minaj, Skrillex, J. Cole and The Band Perry for Best New Artist.

The 54th Grammys will be held Feb. 12 in Los Angeles on CBS. Tune in to see all the winners!

Lady Gaga to Open and Close Grammy Nomination Show

Pop superstar Lady Gaga will be both the opening and closing act on Wednesday night’s (November 30) Grammy Nominations Live!! telecast.

Gaga tweeted about the news after her rehearsals, revealing that one of her two performances would be a collaborative effort, tweeting, “I am so excited to open and close the Grammy Nomination concert tomorrow night! What a blast rehearsing with Jennifer [Nettles] and Kristian [Bush]. Sugarland!”

Gaga and Sugarland will share the stage with a host of other big-name acts, including Rihanna, Usher, Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris and country crooner Jason Aldean. The event will once again be hosted by LL Cool J, who this year will also take part in a special tribute to the classic hip-hop track “The Message,” joining Rick Ross, Common and members of the Furious Five.

Catch the special performance — along with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Usher, Ludacris, Sugarland and more — at 10 p.m. ET/PT tonight on CBS.

Taylor Swift’s Newest Music Video “Ours” Releases on Friday

Country pop superstar Taylor Swift has an early holiday gift for her fans – a new music video. The newest single “Ours” from the grammy-winning artist will premiere Friday evening E!.

The track “Ours” is featured on a bonus edition of her 2010 album, and is a sweet country tune about falling for someone everyone thinks you shouldn’t. Swift performed the new single at the CMA Awards earlier this month.

Swift is currently busy writing her next album, which will be released next year. “I’ve just been so excited about what’s gonna happen in the next year,” she said. “I’m also really excited about [the next album]. I’ve been writing all the time. I’ve been writing so much for the new record. I can’t believe I’m saying that already: It comes out in a year, but I’m already excited about it.”

With the end of the year quickly approaching, Swift is busy with writing and working through the holidays. Swift expressed her joy and love for the holidays, saying, “I’m excited about the holidays,” she said. “I love Christmas. I love the whole buildup to Christmas and the way that everything is exciting and wintergreen-ish and Christmas tree-ish.”

New Artist Spotlight – Danielle Pipitone

Meet Nashville recording artist Danielle Pipitone! This fresh new talent has country music fans falling in love with her debut single ‘Ever Since You.’ Danielle is influenced by some of music’s greatest stars including Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, and Mariah Carey.

Check out Danielle Pipitone’s single ‘Ever Since You’ –

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For more info on Danielle, check out http://www.myspace.com/daniellepipitone.

Lexie Hofer

Country pop has a new voice that is quickly becoming widely recognizable and is getting the attention of the industry. To find out more about Lexie Hofer check out her official website!

www.LexieHofer.com
www.Facebook.com/Lexiehofer
www.Twitter.com/LexieButterfly

Our Favorite Performances From Last Night’s ACM Awards

Las Vegas was filled with country music fans last night for the Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand. Taylor Swift took home the award for Entertainer of The Year and wowed the crowed with her performance of ‘Mean’. Rihanna was a surprise addition to the awards show line up. RiRi debuted her new single ‘California King Bed’ by performing a duet with Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles. And Carrie Underwood had the biggest performance of the night when she performed alongside Steven Tyler!

Check out these incredible performances -

Taylor Swift ‘Mean’ –

Rihanna & Jennifer Nettles ‘California King Bed’ –

Carrie Underwood & Steven Tyler ‘Undo It’ and ‘Walk This Way’ –

New Artist Spotlight: Hailey Hoff

17 year old pop star-in-the-making Hailey Hoff just completed production on her debut effort and we’re bringing you an exclusive preview of her song Right Back!

Hailey has been perfecting her craft since she was six years old. It was then that she took her first vocal lesson and the rest, as they say, is history. Hailey’s music is upbeat and fun, fitting her in with the likes of Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Victoria Justice and Taylor Swift.

Check out Hailey Hoff’s ‘Right Back’ –

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For more info on Hailey, check out myspace.com/haileyhoffmusic.

[video] Taylor Swift – Back To December

Taylor Swift has just released the video for what I consider to be her best single ever, ‘Back To December.’ Did anyone else notice that it’s January 13th today? Oh Taylor and your obsession with the number 13. Is it just me or is Taylor getting hotter the more she grows up? Her glam squad deserves some major credit.

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New Artist Spotlight: Alexa Rae

Allow us to introduce 19yr old country music newcomer Alexa Rae. We were recently introduced to her debut single “Without Love” and it has made it’s way onto our daily playlist. “Without Love” is a beautifully crafted country ballad about what this life would be like without love. Alexa’s voice is sweet and tender on the track and we’re looking forward to hearing more from this newcomer who credits Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood among her influences.

Check out Alexa Rae’s “Without Love” –

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For more info on Alexa Rae, check out myspace.com/alexaraemusicartist.

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