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Justin Utley – “Funny How Time Flies”

Randy Report favorite Justin Utley makes a fun point posting this pic on his Facebook page with the text – “..and I’m still wearing a white shirt and tie.. Kinda.”

Uber-talented singer/songwriter Utley has famously spoken out about the negativity he experienced at the hand of the Mormon Church growing up in Utah. Thus, the”white shirt and tie” comment.

I have to say, while he’s always been a good looking guy, the more recent pic on the right is serious heat 🙂

Make sure you check out Justin’s Facebook page here, and his music on his official website here.

Great guy, terrific talent.  AND, easy on the eyes.

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2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

This year’s class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. This year’s inductees (via Rolling Stone) are:

• Lou Reed,
• Green Day
• Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
• Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
• Bill Withers
• the Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence; 1950s R&B group the “5” Royales will receive the Early Influence Award.

The festivities will be held at Cleveland’s Public Hall on April 18th, 2015. The public is invited to attend with tickets going on sale this Thursday.

Artists are eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single.

This was Green Day’s first year of eligibility; Green Day becomes the 48th act inducted in their first year of eligibility.

Joan Jett tweeted her excitement:

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Top Ten Most “Shazamed” Songs of 2014

According to music app Shazam, which identifies songs via the app software, has released it’s list of “Most Shazamed Songs of 2014:”

Avicii’s song “Wake Me Up” has been looked up on the Shazam service more than 19 million times. Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” came in second with more than 18 million Shazams, while Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” came in third with more than 16 million.

1. Avicii – Wake Me Up (19 million +)
2. Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell – Blurred Lines (18 million +)
3. Gotye Feat. Kimbra – Somebody That I Used To Know (16 million +)
4. Passenger – Let Her Go (15 million +)
5. Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne – Rather Be (14 million +)
6. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop (14 million +)
7. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Ray Dalton – Can’t Hold Us (12 million +)
8. OneRepublic – Counting Stars (11 million +)
9. P!nk Feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me A Reason (11 million +)
10. Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky (11 million +)

Read the full list of “25 Most Shazamed Songs” here.

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Las Vegas: Olivia Newton-John Extends Concert Residency Through September 2015

Fans have spoken and Olivia Newton-John is definitely “the one that they want!” Due to the success of her highly popular “Summer Nights” residency, Flamingo Las Vegas has announced that the show will be extended through Sept. 2015. Performing inside the Donny & Marie Showroom, the beloved internationally-renowned singer-actress will continue to take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music next year.

“It has been amazing to be able to call Las Vegas home for the past year, and I look forward to performing at Flamingo Las Vegas for another year,” says Olivia. “I am thankful to the fans who have come from all over the world to see the show, as a portion of every ticket sold benefits the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre. In the past year alone we have raised thousands of dollars for the Wellness Programs which help people going through their cancer journey.”

When asked what she’s enjoyed about the past year headlining in Las Vegas, Olivia had this to say:

Being in the same bed every night instead of traveling. Having consistency of a wonderful crew. I’ve got my own soundmen, so it’s always the same. I’ve never had a routine before. This time I’m getting picked up, and I go to work and it’s wonderful.

When you’re touring, you’re on a bus, you’re on a plane, and it’s different every day. There’s excitement in that, but it’s much more wearing than being in one place. I like being here, and now I’m here for next year.

It has been amazing to be able to call Las Vegas home for the past year, and I look forward to performing at Flamingo Las Vegas for another year. I am thankful to the fans who have come from all over the world to see the show.

A portion of every ticket sold benefits the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center. In the past year alone, we have raised thousands of dollars for the Wellness Program, which helps people going through their cancer journey.

A special pre-sale will be available to American Express cardholders, Total Rewards members (the loyalty program of the Flamingo’s parent company Caesars Entertainment) and official Olivia Newton-John and Flamingo Las Vegas Facebook page fans starting Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. PT.   The password for the pre-sale is TRONJ3.

The following dates will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. PT:

March: 3 – 7, 10 – 14, 17 – 21
May: 26 – 30
June: 2 – 6 , 9 – 13
July: 7 -11, 14 – 18 , 21 – 25
Aug.: 4 – 8, 11 – 15, 18 – 22
Sept.: 1 – 5, 8 – 12

In addition, tickets can still be purchased to the following previously-announced performances:

Dec.: 9 – 13, 30, 31
Jan.: 1 – 3

To purchase tickets, click here.

(via press release)

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iTunes Shares Top 10 Best Selling Songs & Albums Plus “Best Of” For 2014

According to Billboard, the top selling singles and albums on iTunes this year were:

Songs:

1. “Happy,” Pharrell
2. “All of Me,” John Legend
3. “Dark Horse,” Katy Perry
4. “Talk Dirty,” Jason Derulo
5. “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea
6. “Problem,” Ariana Grande
7. “All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor
8. “Let It Go,” Idina Menzel
9. “Turn Down for What,” DJ Snake & Lil Jon
10. “Rude,” Magic!

Albums:

1. Frozen
2. 1989, Taylor Swift
3. Ghost Stories, Coldplay
4. In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith
5. Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack
6. Beyonce, Beyonce
7. Pure Heroine, Lorde
8. X, Ed Sheeran
9. The Outsiders, Eric Church
10. 5 Seconds of Summer, 5 Seconds of Summer

In addition, the iTunes crew issued their own “Best Of” List for 2014:

Apple’s Best-Ofs:

Best Artist: Beyonce, Beyonce
Best Album: 1989, Taylor Swift
Best Song: “Fancy” (feat. Charli XCX), Iggy Azalea
Best New Artist: Sam Smith
Best Pop: 1989, Taylor Swift
Best Rock: Lazaretto, Jack White
Best Alternative: Lost in the Dream, The War on Drugs
Best Hip-Hop/Rap: Under Pressure, Logic
Best Country: Pain Killer, Little Big Town
Best R&B/Soul: JHUD, Jennifer Hudson
Best Dance: New Eyes, Clean Bandit
Best Singer/Songwriter: Utah, Jamestown Revival
Best Latin: MultiViral, Calle 13
Best Electronic: Our Love, Caribou
Best Jazz: Time and Time Again, The Cookers
Best Classical: John Luther Adams: Become Ocean, Ludovic Morlot & Seattle Symphony Orchestra

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Music: “Baby It’s Christmas” featuring Colton Haynes

Arrow and Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes teams up with Travis-Atreo Graham again for this stipped down version of an original holiday song, “Baby It’s Christmas.”

From Travis-Atreo:

Happy Holidays my friends! Today’s video features an original song I put out last year with my buddy Colton Haynes called “Baby It’s Christmas”. The song is written about a soldier away at war trying to get back home in time for Christmas. I hope you like our stripped down piano version of the song!

To hear the original full band version you can check it out here: http://youtu.be/SEtwxAunS2o

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New Holiday Music: Straight No Chaser feat. Kristen Bell “Text Me Merry Christmas”

Animated with a vintage flair, “Text Me Merry Christmas” is the joint effort by Straight No Chaser, Kristen Bell, JASH, Atlantic Records and the songwriting team of Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum. Cuppa Coffee Studios provide the fab animation.

Clever lyrics for this techno age.

From Straight No Chaser’s new holiday album Under The Influence – Holiday Edition

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Bette Midler Has Highest Ever Billboard Chart Debut With “It’s The Girls”

Bette Midler’s new CD – It’s The Girls – marks her fifth consecutive decade of top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart with the new release coming in at #3 this week. That marks her highest debut on the chart ever.

Midler becomes only the second woman, after Barbra Streisand, to have top 10 albums in each of the last five decades (1970s through 2010s).

From Billboard:

Midler has only climbed higher on the chart once before, when the 1989 Beaches soundtrack hit No. 2. (It consists entirely of Midler tunes heard in the film, including the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Wind Beneath My Wings.”)

The three-time Grammy Award winner’s first top 10 came with her debut, The Divine Miss M, which arrived almost 42-years ago on the chart dated Dec. 9, 1972. It peaked at No. 9 the following March. She later visited the top 10 with a self-titled album (No. 6 in 1974), the Beaches soundtrack (No. 2 in 1989), Some People’s Lives (No. 6 in 1991) and Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook (No. 10 in 2005).