Music

March 26, 2013 Live Chats

Join "Extra" as we host a live video chat on Spreecast.com with Academy of Country Music's New Vocal Duo of the Year, Florida Georgia Line, who will talk about their latest album, "Here's to the Good Times," their follow-up single, "Get Your Shine On," and more!

This Tuesday, March 26 at 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT, interviewer Arthur Kade will introduce you to Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, and have them answer your fan questions.

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Tweet your comments or questions @ExtraTV using the hashtag #ExtraLiveChat

March 25, 2013 Music

My Chemical Romance shocked fans on Friday when they announced the rock band was splitting up after more than a decade together.

Rock Band Splits: 'My Chemical Romance Is Done' But 'Can Never Die'
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The New Jersey group, comprised of members Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way and Frank Iero, posted a statement on their website. "Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We've gotten to go places we never knew we would. We've been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We've shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the adventure."
March 20, 2013 The A List

Tim McGraw opened up to “Extra” about giving up alcohol and the secret behind his hot new body.

The sober country singer called his drinking “disruptive” and explained, “Everybody could look and say, well, gosh he didn't drink that much... or some people could say he drank too much, but for me it was too much and for me it was a point to where I wanted to change what I was doing.”

March 20, 2013 Music
Singer Rod Stewart has completed his first album of new material in almost 20 years, appropriately titled “Time.”
 
This marks Stewart’s long-awaited return to his songwriting roots and features 12 tracks, 11 of which he wrote and produced.
 
Here’s a preview!


“Time” will be released May 7 by Capitol Records and will be available for worldwide pre-order on iTunes and Amazon. The iTunes pre-order will also include a deluxe edition with three bonus songs, including “Legless,” another original Stewart track.
March 19, 2013 Remembered

Singer-songwriter Jason Molina died at his Indianapolis home on Saturday, according to his record label. He was 39.

The Marion County coroner confirmed the musician’s death to the Associated Press, and his label, Secretly Canadian, noted “natural causes” were to blame.

March 18, 2013 Live Chats

"X Factor" contestant Beatrice Miller has been signed by a label, she confirmed Monday in an "Extra" live chat on Spreecast.com.


Beatrice, who was mentored by Britney Spears, revealed to interviewer Arthur Kade, "I just got signed, but I can't tell you any details."
March 18, 2013 Live Chats

Join "Extra" as we host a live video chat on Spreecast.com with "X Factor" season 2 winner Tate Stevens, who will talk about his experience on the show, his highly-anticipated self-titled album, set to hit stores April 23, and more!

Monday, March 18 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT, interviewer Arthur Kade will introduce you to Tate and have him answer your fan questions.

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Tweet your comments or questions @ExtraTV using the hashtag #ExtraLiveChat

March 16, 2013 Music

Natalie Maines, best known for slamming President George W. Bush during a Dixie Chicks show in 2006, is going solo! The singer took the stage at Austin’s SXSW Festival, debuting music from her new album, “Mother,” and a fresh look.

Dixie Chick Goes Solo: Natalie Maines Sings at SXSW
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Showing off her short, slicked back, punk haircut, Maines gave fans a taste of her new material at Austin City Limits Live Hall. Friends like Ben Harper (a co-producer on her album), Chick Emily Robison and the Jayhawks’ Gary Louris joined her onstage.