Taylor Swift Releases New Track
May 10, 2011
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Sugarland’s fellow CMA Fest 2011 performer Taylor Swift released a new track this week. The song is titled Mean and is part of an informal campaign by artists everywhere to discourage bullying that leads to disastrous consequences. Swift also released a colorful video for the track featuring herself on the banjo and in a 20s-style heist film tied up on the train tracks by an evil villain. The video tells the stories of a series of young people who rise up and fulfill their dreams despite being bullied. Taylor Swift and Sugarland are on tour now.
Jennifer Nettles Duets
May 10, 2011
Cover of Jennifer Nettles
Sugarland is known for covering other musicians work at their shows. From Madonna to R.E.M. and Britney Spears to Cee-Lo Green, Sugarland has covered songs by all of them. It would seem natural then for Sugarland co-founder Jennifer Nettles to take the next step and perform with other artists, like she did recently at the Academy of Country Music Awards when she performed California King Bed with this moment’s IT-girl Rihanna. Looking for some crossover potential, the ACMs reached out to Rihanna who though Nettles would be a good match for the song. Duets are already old hat to Nettles who has also performed with New Jersey rocker Bon Jovi and UK sensation Adele, but it begs the question, when is a Jennifer Nettles solo album coming out? Nettles remains mum on the topic but perhaps when the time is right…in the meantime, you can catch Jennifer Nettles and Sugarland on their Incredible Machine Tour!
Sugarland Radio!?!
May 6, 2011
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Subscribers to Clear Channel’s “iheartradio” network and mobile app will now have the opportunity to listen what Sugarland listens to all day every day. The station will be programmed by Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles and will feature interviews and dialogue between the two on their life and times. Their shows will feature a variety of genres and styles, from country to alternative to classics. Sugarland will probably play some tunes from country colleague and touring competition Taylor Swift who is currently on her own North American tour.
Sugarland on American Idol!
May 6, 2011
Our beloved country duo Sugarland have been busy lately. Not only are they on a six-month tour of the US, they also recently played their hit Stuck Like Glue on an episode of American Idol! Check it out:
Sugarland at CMA Music Fest 2011!
May 6, 2011
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Coming off their recent victory at the Country Music Association awards 2011 for Vocal Duo of the Year beating out Brooks and Dunn, Joey + Rory Montgomery Gentry and Steel Magnolia, Sugarland has recently signed on to play the first night of the CMA Music Festival 2011! Be sure to catch this dynamic duo as they tour the US through October in support of their latest album, The Incredible Machine and see them play their hit Stuck Like Glue!
Sugarland to host the first annual ACM Fan Jam!
March 31, 2011
Sugarland has had a number of successful moments in 2010 and 2011. Their hit single “Stuck Like Glue” was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year and Video of the Year awards at the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. But they also have been asked to host and perform at the first annual ACM Fan Jam during the ACM awards show. This is an honor for any country music band, and the fact that it’s our very own Sugarland makes it even more amazing. Sugarland’s latest album and name of their upcoming tour, The Incredible Machine, has driven them even further to the top of the success charts. This country duo can’t be beat and they receive better and better reviews with every album they create. Tune into the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards to see your very own favorite, Sugarland. The show will be on April 3, 2011.
Sugarland in Reckoning for 2010 CMT Music Awards
May 20, 2010
When Sugarland were announced among the first batch of CTM Music Award nominees for 2010, nobody was surprised; the dynamic duo have been something truly special this year, and Sugarland tickets have been selling faster than ever before. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have been playing their country hearts out, exploring new genres and drawing in huge crowds all along the Sugarland schedule in 2010. There were other performers too, like supergal Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum (currently touring with Tim McGraw), Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn, whose final ever tour has seen Brooks and Dunn tickets evaporate faster than a bottle full of gasoline on a south Texas high noon. But it’s Sugarland who have truly been on fire this year, which is quite a feat when new sensations like Taylor Swift and tried and tested truckers like Kenny Chesney are hittin’ the road, too.
When voting commences, you can be sure Sugarland will be ahead of the pack, but other country music stars will have their reasons for also being in contention. Taylor Swift fans are noted for their youth and subsequent internet savviness, while Brooks and Dunn have a legion of fans who would love to say goodbye with a CMT Music Award. Lady Antebellum have enjoyed massive concert ticket sales on their tour with Tim McGraw, and they’re a force to be reckoned with in their own right.
Sugarland announces new dates, Canada, Las Vegas included
February 19, 2009
While the country super band Sugarland has not announced a full US 2009 Sugarland tour, they have announced a number of shows they will be playing in the coming months, including three shows north of the border in Canada.
On Saturday Apr 18, 2009, Sugarland will perform on at 7:30 PM in Bismarck, ND at the Bismarck Civic Center. On Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009, they will perform starting at 7:30 PM in Lethbridge, Canada at the Enmax Centre. On Wednesday, Apr 22, 2009 the band will take stage at 7:30 PM in Red Deer, Canada at the Enmax Centrium. On Thursday, April 23, 2009 the bands goes on stage at 7:30 PM in Regina, Canada at the Brandt Centre. Sugarland goes to Charleston Sought Carlina on Thursday, May 21, 2009, taking the stage at 7:00 PM in Charleston, SC at the Family Circle Cup Stadium. The big Sugarland Las Vegas show takes place on Friday, July 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV at the Star Of The Desert.
Other Sugarland concerts in announced for 2009 include Aug 14, 2009 in Gilford, NH at the Meadowbrook U.s. Cellular Field; A show with Kenny Chesney on Saturday Aug 15, 2009 at Foxboro, MA’s Gillette Stadium; A September 17, 2009 show in Ames, IA at the Hilton Coliseum.
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Sugarland releases “movie trailer!”
October 28, 2008
Sugarland and their label recently put together a humorous video aimed at persuading Country Music Awards voters to choose Sugarland as the winner for the multiple categories they were selected in. The video is put together like a movie trailer and is downright hilarious. Check it out here http://www.hififusion.com/email/sugarland/cma2008/3/
I also stumbled upon this pretty cool page on the CMT site that lets you dress up Jennifer and Kristian in different zany outfits before sending them out to the red carpets. Its pretty humorous so check it out here http://www.cmt.com/cma-awards/sugarland-game.jhtml
In other news Sugarland is entering the home stretch of the Sugarland Love on the Inside tour. There are just a few dates left so if you haven’t made it to a Sugarland show, definitely look into Sugarland tickets.
Here are two articles reviewing recent Sugarland Shows to give you an idea on what you are missing out on.
http://www.kentucky.com/696/story/568780.html
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/oct/25/concert-review-sugarland-thrills-roberts-stadium-a/
Sugarland awarded by the International Entertainment Buyers Association
October 21, 2008
Sugarland was recently honored by the International Entertainment Buyers Association during their 2008 Annual International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Honors Dinner held recently in Nashville TN. The dinner is held to “celebrate the live entertainment industry’s top buyers, agents, promoters, venues, festivals and artists.”
Joe Piscopo served as the night’s MC.
Sugarland took home the Small Venue Artist Entertainer Award for their terrific but intimate shows. Kenny Chesney took home the4 award for the best Large Venue Artist.
According to IEBA, “The annual IEBA conference is attended by over 500 talent buyers, promoters, agents, managers, media, artists, producers and other related professionals. IEBA offers a first look at the hottest talent for the next season through showcases from top artists and rising stars produced by the major agencies. IEBA, by-far, showcases the most talent of any conference in the live entertainment industry.”
As always stay tunned to Sugarland tickets for the latest news on the band and Sugarland tours.