
The Jonas Brothers: Not-So-Secret Fans of the BandPhoto: Harrison/Getty (Jonas) Getty, Rodriguez/Getty (Robertson) You already know that Nick Jonas idolizes Elvis Costello — but did you know he also digs the Band? At the Jonas Brothers‘ January 4th show in Nashville, the trio busted out a cover of the Band’s classic 1968 track “The Weight” with help from Vince Gill, Phil Vassar and Christian artists Steven Curtis Champman and Michael W. Smith. (Think The Last Waltz, but with more Jesus and less pot.) “That chorus is undeniably perfect for a group of people to sing together,” says Nick, who was inspired to tackle the harmony-heavy tune by his manager, a die-hard Band fan. “We were sitting up there like a supergroup — it was so cool.” The Bros also put their spin on Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” (on which Jordin Sparks duetted), Don McLean’s “American Pie” and Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain.” “We pick our cover choices by the city we’re in,” says Nick. “Obviously, ‘Waiting in Vain’ isn’t from Nashville, but that’s one our band really likes to play, so we let them showcase their musical abilities.” Despite the unorthodox (by Jonas standards) covers, the sold-out crowd was loving the set list. “Some of the younger fans didn’t know the lyrics,” says Nick. “But for the most part, people 16 and up were singing every word.” So which beloved tunes are the Jonases going to dust off next? “[Elton John’s] ‘Tiny Dancer’ might happen in the future,” says Nick. “And one day, maybe we’ll do ‘Allison’ with Mr. Costello.” He pauses, suddenly sounding shy. “Actually, there’s this really cool transition of ‘A Little Bit Longer’ that I already worked into it.” Related Stories: • Elvis Costello & the Attraction • Ask a Rock Star: Jonas Brothers • Photos: A Short History of the Jonas Brothers
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Published: 2009-01-15 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News
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Giving BackJohn Mayer is one of the many artists who have signed up to perform at “A Concert For Virginia Tech.” Other artists who will give back in remembrance of the horrific school shooting include the Dave Matthews Band, Phil Vassar and Nas. “It’s about a celebration of spirit,” the school says. “It’s about showing the resiliency and [...]
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Published: 2007-08-01 Provider: PerezHilton Keywords: Inspiration, John Mayer
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Celebrity Birthdays, May 28Happy Birthday to "Swimfan" star Jesse Bradford (1979), Australian singer Kylie Minogue (1968), country singer Phil Vassar (1964), "The Drew Carey Show" actress Christa Miller (1964),[...] Read more!
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Published: 2008-05-28 Provider: StarPulse
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Jessica Simpson Emotes
Jessica Simpson will be on hand for the Country Music Association (CMA) Festival this weeked in Nashville. She's pushing her new country music schtick, with an album debuting in the fall. Did Jewel successfully pull this off, as well? Is that why she's involved in all the country stuff lately?
Other artists who will be performing at one one of the biggest events of the year for country music are Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, and Billy Ray Cyrus.
I am not a country music fan, so my apologies to anyone who is if I speak out of turn. Hit me with your doublewide or whatever.
Country music fans have been pouring into the city since Monday, but the festival officially began yesterday with a concert featuring Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina, Jason Michael Carroll, Luke Bryan and Chuck Wicks. Are they any good?
I'm dying to see what their reception of Jessica is. Though she did just break a chart record with highest debuting country single by a solo artist. At #41. Someone else had really set the bar there.
Photos: WENN
Many more photos from the CMA Festival (Jessica Simpson, Jewel, Randy Travis, Taylor Swift) after the jump.
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Published: 2008-06-06 Provider: A Socialite's Life
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