Between work, writing and a slew of trips (like a super fun one this past weekend to Gruene, Texas, home of the oldest dance hall in the state), life’s been a little crazy. Good thing I can always count on this ridiculous scene (and song) for a pick-me-up:
John Legend & The Roots, "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"
John Legend dedicated his recent performance of “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” on “The Tonight Show” to the people of Egypt. If it doesn’t make you want to celebrate, I don’t know what will.
Grammy Awards 2011: On the bright side
Last night’s Grammy Awards were a mixed bag for me –Need You Now is the best country album of the year? Really?– but it’s more fun to focus on the good stuff, no? Below are some of the things I loved.
This quote from the red carpet:
“It might be a little less campy. Less rhinestones, more leather.”
This performance:
These reactions:
- Nicole Kidman jamming to “Teenage Dream”
- Jada & Will Smith (@ the 4:36 mark):
This win from the pre-telecast ceremony.
And this lovely surprise: (I was rooting for Eminem, but no complaints from me. An ironic shout-out to The Woodlands, Texas, for paving the way for this album.)
Michael Johns, "To Love Somebody"
Love this song, love this voice:
- Michael Johns at the Red, White & Black Affair charity gala last week in Arlington, Texas, organized by fellow “Idol” alum Jordin Sparks. He also recorded the song for his 2009 album Hold Back My Heart, available on iTunes.
