Showing posts with label Dwight Yoakam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dwight Yoakam. Show all posts

Monday, September 14, 2015

Dwight Yoakam In Faith Based Film 90 Minutes In Heaven

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Country artist Dwight Yoakam is most famously known for his booty shaking tight jean wearing county threads performing across the country for a legion of fans. Yoakam these days has taken on a new role in  the faith based film inspired from the real true story of pastor Don Piper who died in a head on collision on a Texas road in 1989. Piper went to heaven and for 90 minutes experienced life in heaven. Don lived to tell his story, 34 major surgeries, 13 months in rehabilitation, the excruciating pain and turmoil. It was in prayer and in faith that brought Don and his family through the struggle and hardship. Yoakam portrays snarky Texas lawyer Cecil Beaumont who unwillingly and sometimes hard to handle representing the Pipers in their case. Yoakam's character gives the films heavy dramatic monologue a touch of southern sass and charm. Beaumont has a spark even the most determined family would have a hard time saying no to in representing them.
90 Minutes In Heaven is worth the 2 hours spent.It changes lives and will remind you there is a heaven. No one is immune to prayer.

90 Minutes In Heaven is out now nationwide, check for theater times in your area at the official website here
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Monday, February 9, 2015

Country At The 57th Annual Grammy Awards

The 2015 Grammy's hit a sour note within only minutes of it's telecast Sunday evening February 8th leaving a less than desirable taste for fans and industry insiders alike, whether it was from sound technical difficulties or the less than stellar performances within the first hour, it was a snooze fest that is until the first country performance of the evening got it's start. Miranda Lambert brought her new single "Little Red Wagon"  to the Grammy stage with pyro, flashing lights and a techno sound that had the rocker chick bring her A game. A bit overshadowed at times though. Was it the sound of technical difficulties to blame?  Regardless Lambert's country rock physique, charm and vocals dazzled.  Eric Church brought us a country revival performance of "Give Me Back My Hometown". The video footage behind gave a clear indication as a nation we must stand true, put aside the rioting and damage to rebuild the nation. The performance was clearly served proud. The night's most memorable performance. It was the duet of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam  performing "Hold My Hand" that sent shock waves through the country and media alike, Clark and Yoakam's  harmonizing fluidity served us what country is traditionally. A standing ovation pleaser  Clark and Yoakam was relevantly unforgettable.  Though the Grammy's had it's hits and misses of the night on the pop and R&B side country music had a way to shine. Lambert took home a Grammy for Best Country Album, the only country award given out during the telecast. Pre-show winners are:

Best Country Duo/Group Performance  - Gentle On My Mind, The Band Perry

Best Country Solo Performance -  Something In The Water , Carrie Underwood

Best Country Song  - "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" Glenn Campbell and Julian Raymond, songwriters - Track from: Glenn Campbell I'll Be Me

Best Folk Album  - Old Crow Medicine Show



For the full list of winners visit the Grammy's official website here
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