Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Records Classic for Pepsi MAX Commercial on Super Bowl XLVI : Sugarland

Jennifer Nettles has paired with Pepsi MAX for a commercial spot during this Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVI! The commercial showcases Jennifer singing the Hank Williams classic “Your Cheatin Heart” while a Coke Zero driver hopes to quickly pay for a delicious Pepsi MAX without anybody noticing. Unfortunately for him, the transaction doesnt go as planned and he wins free Pepsi MAX for life!

Look for the commercial during Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday at 6:30ET on NBC. You can watch it by clicking the link below!

via Jennifer Records Pepsi MAX Commercial For Super Bowl XLVI : Sugarland.

ACAs Air Tonight, New Performers Added : MusicRow – Nashvilles Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City

Toby Keith and Chris Young have been added to the performance lineup for the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Tonight (Monday, Dec. 5) 8-10 PM/ET on Fox. Keith will perform his current single and viral sensation “Red Solo Cup,” while Young will perform his recent No. 1 hit “Voices.” Young is currently nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Male Single of the Year both for “Voices”.

Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band lead the nominations with eight apiece, followed by Thompson Square with seven. Taylor Swift and The Band Perry are next with six nominations each. Voting for most categories wrapped on Nov. 11, except for Artist of the Year, which closed on Friday, Dec. 2.

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Valerie Simpson and Mike Stoller will join Usher in a tribute to songwriters on Grammy special

Valerie Simpson of the hit songwriting/performing duo Ashford and Simpson and Mike Stoller of the GRAMMY-winning songwriting team Leiber & Stoller — both of whom lost their longtime songwriting partners Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber this past year — will join previously announced seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher in a tribute to songwriters on “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Musics Biggest Night” www.grammy.com on Nov. 30 on CBS.

The show will also announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees. Other previously announced performers are Jason Aldean, Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Rihanna, Sugarland, and The Band Perry. LL COOL J is once again set to host.

via Valerie Simpson and Mike Stoller will join Usher in a tribute to songwriters on Grammy special | Burger with Relish: Music | The Salt Lake Tribune.

Performers Announced For CMT Artists Of The Year

The accomplishments of Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift in 2011 will be celebrated with CMT’s Artists Of The Year on December 13 at 9 pm CT. Hosted by Rob Lowe, the 90 minute special also on CMT.com will feature performances and appearances by The All-American Rejects, The Avett Brothers, Ellen DeGeneres, Gavin DeGraw, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Miranda Lambert, Matthew McConaughey, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, Lionel Richie, Joe Walsh of the Eagles and Hank Williams Jr.

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CMA Country Christmas Coming Dec. 1 on ABC

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza CMA Country Christmas, airing Thurs., Dec. 1 9:00-11:00 PM/ET on ABC. Sugarland will perform “Silent Night” plus there will be performances from American Idol runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Idol winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer with special guest Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill in a special duet with Miss Piggy

via CMA Country Christmas Coming Dec. 1 : MusicRow – Nashville’s Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City.