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Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush Writing Separately for Next Sugarland Album

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Sounds like Jennifer Nettles and her duo partner Kristian Bush are busy writing new tunes for their next Sugarland album.

Jennifer tells ABC News Radio they have been doing a lot of their writing apart lately.

“Kristian has been writing with people from Japan. He’s been to Sweden and doing some writing. He’s obviously been doing writing stateside.”

Jennifer has been spending time writing at her piano, and she adds,

“We’ve been doing a lot of different writing, and we’ll see how it pans out when we decide to go to the studio.”

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles makes her debut as a mentor on ABC’s new music competition Duets this Thursday night at 8:00 E.

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Jennifer Nettles’ Mom Plays Matchmaker for Upcoming Season of ‘Duets’

For her new role on the ABC music competition series “Duets,” Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles called in a few hometown favors in her quest to find the best undiscovered singing partner.

“My mother sends me a text, ‘Have you heard of John Glosson? Did you get his information because he is very good,’” the singer tells Zap2It about one of her two contestants on the show. “John, I actually found in a couple of outlets. We share a similar history. He lives in my hometown; he’s the musical director at my grandmother’s church. We were both in the same artist troop, though we never met each other until now.”

Nettles discovered her other standout talent, J Rome, via YouTube, while searching for Adele covers.

The Sugarland singer jokes, “Even Ma-Maw over here can get on the YouTube!”

Jennifer also admits to be apprehensive about the endeavor but has embraced her role with vivacity, bringing charm, powerhouse vocals and a devious sense of humor to the table.

“When I came through the system, it was very much the dues pay,” Nettles says. “I ran up the roads in a 15-passenger van with five smelly guys, and schlepped my own gear, and played smoky bars before smoking bans and laws were around. And I was really able to cut my teeth on the stage in that way, and considered it the best way.”

“But, what I have seen over the years is, there is wonderful talent like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, and like any in-route into the industry, the cream will rise to the top,” she continues. “Those who have what it takes will make it, and those who don’t, won’t.”

“Duets” premieres on May 24 and will air on ABC.

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Top Country Tweets of the Week – May 13th

Edens Edge on WhoSay
15. Watch out for a takeover from @EdensEdge this summer.  They are Too Good To Be True! “We’re having a blast at our video shoot today for Too Good To Be True!!!! Can’t wait for you to see it! DB”

14. In lieu of a little reality show drama, newcomer @ChaseRiceMusic made this statement that I find quite fitting “All this hatin goin on between country artists right now. Y’all…chilllll, smile, and have a drink.”

13. Hey @BrettEldredge I think my mom could give your mom some competition “Todays the day where everyone tells you why their mom is better than your mom…well my mom is better than your mom! The best!”

Little Big Town

12. @LBTmusic spent a little time on a boat last week.  I think Karen forgot her water shoes though “Now here is Karen’s shoes #pontoon

11. Couldn’t have said this better myself @LauraBellBundy “Bob Marley said ‘complaining is prayers to the devil.’ Today I’m taking account of all the things I HAVE…not the things that I don’t have.”

10. Sometimes we all need to take a step back and appreciate what we have as @JRodFromOz pointed out this week “News just said several soldiers returned home to TN today from overseas. Welcome home & thank for your unbelievable service!!! #hugefan

9. Following the theme from the last two tweets, here is a little motivation from @BillyCurrington “life is like a tree. love are the leaves. sometimes u cant c the beauty til theyve fallen. look a little deeper into the forest today ! amen”

Miranda Lambert

8. This week Blake Shelton was victorious on The Voice.  @Miranda_Lambert showed her joy in this tweet “Ahhhhhhhhhh!!! Team Blake did it!!!!!”

7. Maybe a few CDs from now @KipMooreMusic will be able to fly private “3 types of babies on planes: A. Cute and calm B. investigative C. Pissed ….just said goodbye to C”

6. The Blue Angels had @KelliePickler flying in style this week. Maybe Kip Moore should get their number “Early flight…can’t wait to get home. After flying with the Blue Angels, flying commercial is definitely a downgrade…ha ha.”

Sugarland

5. I think the techie in @KristianBush is taking over – foreign invasion? “So I must have reset my login while in Paris and @iTunesMusic thinks I live there. The romantic in me won’t change it.”

4. @MartinaMcBride could write the story of my life based on this tweet “Couldn’t sleep last night. Too much music in my head…”

3. After a little time in cuffs, @JakeOwen had one of the best days of his life – his wedding “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey :) my face hurts from smiling. What a wonderful way to start the rest of my life.”

2. @BlakeShelton has a found the only weight loss plan that is guaranteed to get you to the end – don’t try “In order to keep the focus on my music and NOT my image I’ve decided against losing weight…”

Carrie Underwood

1. It looks like @CarrieUnderwood buying her own CD on it’s release day was lucky.  She ended up at Number One on the Billboard Charts. “Just bought “Blown Away!” Glad they finally have a section for us country folk! Ha ha!”

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Meet Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Lady A & More While Helping a Good Cause

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From Lady A to Dolly P, fans can go down the country music alphabet when it comes to meeting their favorite stars for charity! Charitybuzz.com has teamed up with chart-toppers Lady Antebellum, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban and more to give fans a chance to mingle with country’s best while benefiting the PENCIL Foundation, Reach Out And Read, The Motion Picture & Television Fund and PLAN!T NOW.

Some of the unforgettable experiences under the auction hammer include:
 Meet Lady Antebellum with 4 Tickets to A Show of Your Choice
 Meet Dolly Parton During a Dollywood Vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN
 Meet Sugarland with 2 Tickets to an Upcoming 2012 Show
 Meet Trace Atkins During the Week-Long Blake Shelton & Friends Cruise
 Meet Keith Urban at a 2013 Concert of Your Choice
 Meet Kellie Pickler at an Upcoming Concert
 Meet Tim McGraw, Uncle Kracker and Eric Church at BamaJam2012 in Enterprise, AL
 Enjoy a Hearty Southern Meal with Zac Brown Before Attending A Headlining Concert of Your Choice with 2 Tickets
 Meet Kenny Chesney with Exclusive Access to the Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Outing at the Atlantis Bahamas

Bidding begins to close on Thursday, May 17 at http://chrty.bz/J9ydnU
Proceeds of these auctions will go towards childhood and college-level education, and health and human services.

Other country items up for auction include signed guitars from Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban, in addition to tickets & party passes to the 2012 CMT Music Awards, and more.

Charitybuzz raises funds for nonprofits around the globe through exclusive online auctions with the world’s top celebrities, athletes and brands.

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