The latest news from Sugarlandhttp://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news<p>"Sadly when a tragedy occurs, people want to point fingers and try to sensationalize the disaster. The single most important thing to Sugarland, are their fans. Their support and love over the past 9 years has been unmatched. For anyone to think otherwise is completely devastating to them," states Gail Gellman, Sugarland's manager.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/63621<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/12/medium.ol434jpd8aa2.jpg" /><br /><p>Hello My Sweets,</p> <p>We have been enjoying a small break from the road. We've been writing and enjoying our families, and now we're starting to gear back up for our new tour that kicks off in April. As we're beginning to poke our heads through the ice of our winter hibernation, I made a fun outing at New York's Fashion Week. I was invited to walk the catwalk for the Heart Truth charity.</p> <p>Heart Truth hopes to raise awareness for women's heart disease. (Incidentally, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the US.) So, in honor of this very worthy cause, I decided step outside my usual comfort zone on the stage and walk the catwalk for New York's Fashion Week. (I mean hey, if you've never walked a catwalk before, why not start in NY for Fashion week right?!). I've included some highlights so you can see some of the photos from this fun and worthy event.</p> <p><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/media/photos/20081/593831" target="_self">Click here</a> to see photos from the event!</p> <p><em>- Jennifer</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:05:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/60601<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/07/medium.385f6g56z056.jpeg" /><br /><p>You saw it live on the Incredible Machine Tour, performed at the 45th annual CMA Awards and now we bring you the world video premiere of "Run" with Matt Nathanson!</p> <p>Want more? Download "Run" on Matt Nathanson's album <em><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/modern-love/id435918252" target="_blank">Modern Love</a></em>, or the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/run-sugarland-version-feat./id479377238" target="_blank">live version</a> from the CMA Awards. We were so thrilled to perform and record this video with Matt and we hope you all enjoy it as well!</p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RaqiW3rNT58" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/60091<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/06/medium.jl4hf9yfllj4.png" /><br /><p>Jennifer has teamed up with The Heart Truth to drive awareness of the #1 killer of women, heart disease. Tonight, The Heart Truth hosts its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show during New York's Fashion Week.</p> <p>Watch Jennifer walk the catwalk during The Heart Truths Red Dress Collection Fashion Show tonight. Shell be rockin the runway in a stunning red dress. Watch the show live, tonight at 7pm EST on <a href="http://on.fb.me/yrLnEX" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:35:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/59991<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/15/medium.7um6lny7bi5y.jpg" /><br /><p>We're headed to the big screen! Our new song "Guide Me Home" is one of the ten featured tracks on the <em>Act of Valor</em> soundtrack. Also included on the soundtrack:</p> <ul> <li>Keith Urban, "For You"</li> <li>Sugarland, "Guide Me Home"</li> <li>Lady Antebellum, "I Was Here"</li> <li>Jake Owen, "The Best I Can"</li> <li>Trace Adkins, "If the Sun Comes Up"</li> <li>Lori McKenna, "Two Soliders Coming Home"</li> <li>Montgomery Gentry, " What it Takes"</li> <li>Josh Kelley, "The Best of Me"</li> <li>Hunter Hayes, " Where We Left Off"</li> <li>Wynonna Judd, "Whatever Brings You Back"</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>Check it out and pre-order it now on<a href="http://budurl.com/iTunesActofValor" target="_blank"> iTunes Music</a>. Get a first listen from MSN <a href="http://social.entertainment.msn.com/music/blogs/one-country-blogpost.aspx?post=faa0135f-9b1c-49c6-a6ce-dde3a8e27d0a" target="_blank">here</a>!<a href="http://budurl.com/iTunesActofValor" target="_blank"> </a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/59491<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/14/medium.mc761p33w45v.png" /><br /><p>Jennifer has paired with Pepsi MAX for a commercial spot during this Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI! The 30-second 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 doesn't go as planned and he wins free Pepsi MAX for life!</p> <p>Look for the commercial during Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday at 6:30ET on NBC and watch it below!</p> <p></p> <p> <object width="560" height="315"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FKe6nyORbrM?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FKe6nyORbrM?version=3&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:35:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/59021<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/05/medium.30205174rue5.jpg" /><br /><p>Kristian and Brandon visited the Georgia State Capitol Tuesday to participate in Georgia Music Day, recognizing the great contributions musicians from that state have made to the industry and the art form.</p> <p>Check out this great video featuring all the day's events:</p> <p> <object id="ep_1854" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="560" height="340"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="wmode" value="opaque" /> <param name="movie" value="http://ireport.cnn.com/themes/custom/resources/cvplayer2.0/IReportEmbedPlayer.swf?site=ireport&profile=ireport-embed&context=embed&contentId=736315/0" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://ireport.cnn.com/themes/custom/resources/cvplayer2.0/IReportEmbedPlayer.swf?site=ireport&profile=ireport-embed&context=embed&contentId=736315/0" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="opaque"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Who are YOUR favorite Georgia musicians?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Erik Dixon</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:45:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/58581<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/07/medium.g97j6z938olt.jpg" /><br /><p><em>Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International </em>hits shelves today!The album features our live cover of "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You," recorded at the New York State Fair in Syracuse this September. You can <a href="http://music.amnestyusa.org/" target="_blank">preview and buy the album here</a>, and we hope you will!</p> <p>In celebration of this amazing collection of music -- and Bob Dylan's amazing body of work -- Jennifer and Kristian put together a playlist of their favorite Dylan tracks. We've shared the list here with links for you to stream the songs on YouTube, or you can <a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/us/imix/sugarland-celebrates-bob-dylan/id497754907" target="_blank">download the entire playlist via our Ping profile</a> on iTunes. We hope you'll share your own Dylan favorites in the comments!</p> <p>1. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwSZvHqf9qM&ob=av3e" target="_blank">Tangled up in Blue</a></p> <p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YwSZvHqf9qM" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>2. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK4g7W-70QU" target="_blank">Make You Feel My Love</a><br /> 3. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrywoXlWkYM" target="_blank">Baby Let Me Follow You Down</a><br /> 4. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BVvLe1TJyI" target="_blank">Spanish Harlem Incident</a><br /> 5. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os3Xw76Ue5w" target="_blank">Stuck Inside Of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again</a><br /> 6. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdqxzxGqvU" target="_blank">Most of the Time</a><br /> 7. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEFBNw1Kpss" target="_blank">Ring Them Bells</a><br /> 8. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO1q9Hu2NgE" target="_blank">He Was a Friend Of Mine</a><br /> 9. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uhy9lnA1qo" target="_blank">Standing In The Doorway</a><br /> 10. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHl1oNoCEs" target="_blank">Trying To Get To Heaven</a><br /> 11. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvckDIfz7s" target="_blank">I Shall Be Released</a><br /> 12. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDTA3Yvry8s" target="_blank">Spirit on the Water</a><br /> 13. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pNEhVcumU" target="_blank">Dignity</a><br /> 14. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOWwFCJNfro" target="_blank">Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat</a><br /> 15. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M7GCiyLTaU" target="_blank">If You See Her Say Hello</a><br /> 16. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRj3MCPazuM" target="_blank">Buckets of Rain</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/58111<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/09/medium.q374mg4l9lm6.jpg" /><br /><p>Now you can relive the power of "Tonight" performed live <em>and </em>benefit the environment at the same time! We're thrilled to be partnered with the <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/media/music/benefit-tracks" target="_blank">Patagonia Music Collective</a> as they present exclusive songs from amazing artists to raise much-needed funds for non-profit environmental groups around the world.</p> <p>When you <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tonight-live/id483604624?i=483604785&ls=1" target="_blank">download our live version of "Tonight" from iTunes</a>, proceeds will be donated to the <a href="http://www.surfrider.org/" target="_blank">Surfrider Foundation</a>, a volunteer-based grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our worlds oceans, waves and beaches for all people. Find out more about Surfrider <a href="http://www.surfrider.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>You can visit the <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/media/music/benefit-tracks" target="_blank">Patagonia Music website</a> to explore all the available songs, or <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tonight-live/id483604624?i=483604785&ls=1" target="_blank">go to iTunes now</a> to download "Tonight" live.Hope you enjoy this chance to bring a little piece of the 2011 Incredible Machine Tour home with you, and thanks in advance for your generosity!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/56711<p>Here's an oldie but a goodie to get your party started right:</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uGK5tNLq0ZY?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uGK5tNLq0ZY?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> May your 2012 be peaceful and blessed. Do you have wishes or resolutions for the coming year? Share them here!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:25:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/56031<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/15/medium.o32c46tm0rg3.jpg" /><br /><p>Jennifer appeared on tonight's Kennedy Center Honors, singing "Hello Again" as part of the salute to Neil Diamond. It was part of an incredible show featuring performances from Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, and Raphael Saadiq, as well as a tribute to the great Meryl Streep from friends like Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway.</p> <p>Watch video below...</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E1iRkoPXupY?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E1iRkoPXupY?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Did you watch? Talk about it here!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo courtesy of CBS</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/55831<p><embed width="560" height="340" src="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/engine/swf/jw/player.swf" bgcolor="0x000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="&backcolor=0x000000&controlbar=over&file=http%3A%2F%2Fsugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fmedia%2F06%2F05%2F0a5o9i07426d.m4v&frontcolor=0xffffff&image=http%3A%2F%2Fsugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fmedia%2F05%2F12%2Flarge.275u34hk77fz.jpg&lightcolor=0xeeeeee&plugins=viral-2&screencolor=0x000000&skin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sugarlandmusic.com%2Fengine%2Fswf%2Fjw%2Fskins%2Fglow2%2Fglow.zip&stretching=fill"></embed></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:50:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/55551<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/07/medium.hp0c21fd0g27.jpg" /><br /><p><em>From the pen of Kristian Bush...</em></p> <p>Hey everyone. While playing around with my camera and getting more and more nervous about Santa getting my Christmas list, I found myself taking pictures of my tree this year -- maybe for posterity, or to remember it through the year, or to send to friends. I realized pretty quickly thatin order to keep them from being judged as cheesy or ugly, my ornaments need to come with a story attached somehow. In my mind, maybe each one comes witha neat, perfectly-cut white plaquefrom a museum that succinctly describes that ornament, with perfect font spacing. You know, something that makes it appear important, even though it's probably just a piece of junk ornament that I got at a truck stop somewhere while traveling.</p> <p>So I thought I might ask everyone a question out there in Sugar-fan-land: What are the stories of your favorite ornaments on your tree? As I am a bit talkative today, I will share some of mine with you.</p> <p>The ornament at the top of this post is I think my oldest surviving ornament from childhood. You will notice it is engraved with my name and the year. I like to believe in my head that it was truly one of a kind, but I have heard of identical ones out there, and maybe every child in 1976 got the same ornament because it came in an S&H green stamp book bonus gift program or something. No matter how it got to me, it is the only surviving relic of that time.</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBOopry.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>This one is exactly what it appears to be. The fun part about this is that I got it during our first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, by sneaking out to the lobby in between soundcheck and the performance. I won't forget it because I had to stand in line for a while, big white hat and all, and nod and smile as everyone asked each other if they had seen us play before. Most of the customers replied "No" to each other. When they asked me, I smiled and said, "I hope they're good." I bought my ornament and ducked back down the hall for the backstage door. So this is my proof of my first Opry performance.</p> <p>Finally, there are ornaments that I hope inspire. After my mother died, I had a hard time divvying up her things and distributing them. She had a sudden death, and it has taken quite a while to process. Eventually I ended up sitting in front of many of her things, just staring, trying to figure out what to do.</p> <p>One of the things my mom loved to do was go over the top with the things around her. There were many mornings I came down for breakfast to find that we were drinking our orange juice from goblets (yes, like King Arthur's court, or Vikings). She always insisted that we use her silver, every day. "If you have it, why not use it?" she would remind us. So I sat in front of her chandelier, the really dangly crystal '80s chandelier that was part really classy, part "Where am I ever gonna hang that?" It was suggested that we make Christmas ornaments out of the pieces and give them to everyone in the family to remember her and her over-the-top attitude. I was sold. These are the pieces below.</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBOmom.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Merry Christmas, everyone. May this week bring lots of music and smiles and family and patience and love and hope.</p> <p><em>- Kristian</em></p> <p><em>Do you have a favorite ornament? Tell us your story and post pictures or links below!</em></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/55491<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/01/medium.3j473amltpl9.jpg" /><br /><p>Here we go again, everyone! If your Christmas shopping is complete, then good on you -- but for those who still have a ways to go, here is my annual list of stuff I liked this year... with a dash of stuff I want mixed in.</p> <p>Remember that music is always a great gift, and even better is maybe a mix or a specially curated playlist for the people you love. But if music just won't do it, then try these things out.</p> <p>Happy holidays, everyone. May your dreams come true. <em>- Kristian</em></p> <p><strong>KRISTIAN'S BIG LIST OF 2011 HOLIDAY AWESOMENESS</strong></p> <p><strong>Palomino Blackwing Pencils </strong><br /><a href="http://www.pencils.com/blackwing" target="_blank">http://www.pencils.com/blackwing</a></p> <p>Very few things are as satifying as a pencil that floats across a page as easily as a ballpoint pen. I found these this year, and am now buying the pencil sharpener I always wanted as a kid, and notebooks (remember those?), and trying to remember how to write a cursive uppercase "Q".</p> <p><strong>Dodo iPad Case </strong><br /><a href="http://www.dodocase.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dodocase.com/</a></p> <p>There are a lot of choices when it comes to iPad cases out there in the marketplace, but none of them can give you the "holy sh*t, that's an iPad case!" from your neighbor at the coffee shop like this one will. Whether you are shielding your Words With Friends game from over-the-shoulder airplane seatmates, or ducking behind the leather binding while throwing angry birds at evil pigs, nothing says "I used to be a Luddite" like this case.</p> <p><strong>Fletcher Shirt/Jacket</strong><br /><a href="http://www.rag-bone.com/Fletcher_Shirt/pd/np/700/p/1843.html" target="_blank">http://www.rag-bone.com</a></p> <p>I love a good jacket but through the years have found that sometimes jackets can be expensive, so I suggest this with a certain amount of both confidence and caution. I just wore it on the flight to and from Norway -- and as another layer to keep me warmwhile I was there -- and I must say, I am really impressed. I love the thickness. It's kind of a shirt, kind of a jacket, and also doubles as a pillow if you get stuck in the Oslo airport for more than 12 hours. Which I may now know something about.</p> <p><strong><em>Garden and Gun</em> Magazine</strong><br /><a href="http://gardenandgun.com/" target="_blank">http://gardenandgun.com/</a></p> <p>There's something about the South that occasionally makes me talk like they do in <em>Steel Magnolias.</em>You know, where you keep your teeth together while you smile and say "Bless her heart"? This magazine has brought me great joy recently, showing off the active culture of the region I call home: food, travel, fishing, good t-shirts, and music you need to hear. It's like the <em>Oxford American</em>, but glossier. This subscription is bound to please anyone interested in the South.</p> <p><strong>Pashley Guv'nor Bicycle</strong><br /><a href="http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/guvnor.html" target="_blank">http://www.pashley.co.uk</a></p> <p>I am gonna be really honest here: I want this bike. It is beautiful. I saw it in a window this year minutes after I walked out of getting my first tattoo, and I immediately desired it. I think about it often. Dear Santa: I want a Guv'nor. I have been good. I believe in you. Love, Kristian.</p> <p><strong>Shwood Sunglasses</strong><br /><a href="http://shwoodshop.com/collections/all" target="_blank">http://shwoodshop.com</a></p> <p>Wooden sunglasses from Portland, Oregon. Cool and relaxed at the same time, like the great people of the town they're from. I dig these, and girls and boys alike will look awesome in them.</p> <p><strong>Vertical Garden </strong><br /><a href="http://shop.floragrubb.com/vertical-gardens/ " target="_blank">http://shop.floragrubb.com/vertical-gardens/</a></p> <p>This seems so sci-fi to me that I'm dying to buy it for someone. I found this in a blog and couldn't help but include it on this list.</p> <p><strong>SMELLS </strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.indigowild.com/products/frankincense-myrrh/frankincense-myrrh-eau/ " target="_blank">Indigo Wild</a><br /><a href="http://www.cbihateperfume.com/" target="_blank">CB I Hate Perfume</a><br /><a href="http://www.lelabofragrances.com/" target="_blank">LeLabo</a></p> <p>One of my more satifying new explorations this year has been into the world of scent. Not so much colognes -- they always seem to leave me smelling like I am at my 8th grade dance -- but rather more subtle smells that are only noticed when I give someone a hug. I have found a few companies that make products that fit right in to my olfactory journey, and in each case I've started wearing the scents in my beard or on my wrist. All of these come in sampler packs if you feel like you wanna explore. I recommend CB I Hate Perfume's "In The Library" -- get the water rather than the oil -- LeLabo's darker smells, and Indigo Wild's ZUM Frankincense and Myrrh oil. </p> <p><strong>APPS FOR iPAD </strong></p> <p>If you are getting or giving an iPad this season, it will only be as good as the apps that you put on it, so I'm recommending some fun stuff that I enjoy now.</p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-with-friends-hd/id364140796?mt=8&uo=4" target="_blank">Words With Friends</a>:<strong> </strong>Epic Scrabble-like battles that dominate my coffee time in the morning.<br /><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/penultimate/id354098826?mt=8&uo=4" target="_blank"> Penultimate</a>: Fun for jotting down notes, since you can just use your finger. Also, fun to draw sketches with this app.<br /><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8&uo=4 " target="_blank"> Snapseed</a>: Makes me look like a real photographer and helps me impress my actual photographer friends.<br /><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribblenauts-remix/id444844790?mt=8&uo=4" target="_blank"> Scribblenauts Remix</a>: My son turned me on to this game, and I still can't believe it every time I play it. Simply type in whatever you want, and it appears in the game. Use your imagination to help your guy solve the problem he's facing. Genius.<br /><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skee-ball-hd/id391152017?mt=8&uo=4" target="_blank"> Skee-Ball HD</a>: This still makes me so happy to play, no matter how many times I play it. You gotta try and get the "Glow in the Dark" lane. It takes a bunch of tickets, but it's worth the hours you burn in the doctor's office waiting room.</p> <p>And finally, here are two stores I've really enjoyed this year, where you are bound to find something interesting for that hard-to-please person in your life:</p> <p><strong>Imogene and Willie</strong><br /><a href="http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/" target="_blank">http://www.imogeneandwillie.com/</a></p> <p><strong>In God We Trust</strong><br /><a href="http://www.ingodwetrustnyc.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ingodwetrustnyc.com/</a></p> <p><em>Still need ideas? You can<a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/18881" target="_blank">check out Kristian's 2010 list here</a>. Meanwhile, use the comments to share YOUR top gifts for this Christmas season: what you're giving, what you hope to get, or what causes you're choosing to support in lieu of presents this year!</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:15:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/55201<p>This weekend, we had the privilege of performing as part of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize concert, honoring this year's laureates: Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen, for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for womens rights to full participation in peace-building work.</p> <p>Watch "Stuck Like Glue" and "Tonight" -- with full orchestra! -- right here, right now:</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PhfPhnxvah0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PhfPhnxvah0?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/j4n3N0aumvs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/j4n3N0aumvs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:05:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/54561<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/11/medium.ol2re5l5m5x8.jpg" /><br /><p>We're proud to announce our participation in Amnesty International's latest music project,<em>Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International</em>. We contributed our live cover of "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You" to the collection, which features over 80 musicians across the generational and musical spectrum who have donated their time to support Amnesty International through this beautiful project. The album is dedicated to people worldwide who are unjustly imprisoned or threatened for the peaceful expression of their beliefs.</p> <p>You can support Amnesty International's life-saving work by pre-ordering <em>Chimes Of Freedom</em>today! Please visit <a href="http://www.amnestyusa.org/chimes " target="_blank">http://www.amnestyusa.org/chimes</a>.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:30:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/54371<p>We're in Norway preparing for the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert this weekend, and to celebrate, here's a video from the last time we braved the icy climates across the pond: It's "Every Girl Like Me," performed acoustically as Jennifer and Kristian wandered the streets of London in a taxicab this past February.</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7aMNOPa44kc?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7aMNOPa44kc?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/54211<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/13/medium.40qq82gy9d3o.jpg" /><br /><p>Last week, Jennifer hosted the CMA Country Christmas special, and today we've got another fabulous holiday gift for you: We're giving away a giant promotional banner signed by Ms. Nettles herself!</p> <p><strong>UPDATE, 12/12: We've emailed the winner and are waiting to hear back...</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>UPDATE, 12/13: Congrats to Cara from Centereach, NY!</strong></span></strong></p> <p>The prize is a nearly 6-foot-tall vinyl lamppost banner advertising the CMA Country Christmas special, complete with holiday message and signature from Jennifer. In other words: One lucky Sugarland fan is going to have the best Christmas decoration EVER.</p> <p>To enter, simply visit www.sugarlandmusic.com/cmaxmasand fill out the necessary information. We'll select a winner at random on Monday, Dec. 12. Good luck! And don't forget that CMA Country Christmas will re-air Dec. 11th AND 17th on ABC!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:15:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/53551<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/05/medium.x86oqk2ald83.jpg" /><br /><p>Jennifer hosted the second-annual CMA Country Christmas Special this evening, in a series of resplendent outfits -- did you follow us <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">on Twitter</a> to see the photos? -- and with the great privilege of introducing some of country music's greatest singers to ring in the holidays alongside her. Jennifer and Kristian also performed their bilingual version of "Silent Night" (from <em><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/releases/gold_and_green">Gold and Green</a></em>) and joined the whole cast for a show-closing rendition of "Jingle Bells." Here's video of Jennifer's big opening number:</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQ5sq_RBWUI?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQ5sq_RBWUI?version=3&hl=en_US" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p>And Jennifer and Kristian performing "Silent Night":</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVJnWcGSPVI?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVJnWcGSPVI?version=3&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Did you watch? What were your highlights? Can you believe the nerve of that pig? Talk about it all here!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Whitney Pastorek</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:30:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/53321<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/06/medium.us5q03n044l6.jpg" /><br /><p>Yep, that happened: We performed a brand new version of "You and I" with the one and only Lady Gaga on tonight's Grammy Nomination Special!</p> <p>Talk about it here: The performances, the fashions, the nominations, and of course, the debut of "Sugaga"!</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cio4YkVIK0U?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Cio4YkVIK0U?version=3&hl=en_US" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:35:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/53181<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/02/medium.75g40a7x46ig.jpg" /><br /><p>Last night, Kristian played his annual Thanksgiving solo show at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, a longstanding tradition performed this year alongside singer-songwriter Ellis Paul. The pair traded songs -- many of which they'd written together -- and told stories of their twenty-year friendship over two shows and close to four hours of music, as the other half of the Bush Brothers, Brandon, contributed accompaniment on piano and accordion.</p> <p>It was a wonderful night to be a part of, no matter which side of the stage you were on, full of unreleased material and the secret unedited versions of songs like "Genevieve." There were remixes of old favorites (the great "Insomniac"/"Incredible Machine" mashup from last year returned) and appearances from rarities like "Wilbur the Rat," a ridiculous song that KB claims to have been requesting at Ellis Paul shows, unheeded, for as long as two decades now.</p> <p>Things kicked off with a broken string on Kristian's guitar during "City of Silver Dreams," and some friendly teasing from Ellis about how long it would take him to change it ("This is my first show without a guitar tech in a while," admitted KB). The tables would soon turn: Ellis decided to read a Christmas poem from his website and revealed a hilarious inability to use an iPad; he also had to borrow reading glasses from the audience.Amidst the comedy and banter were quieter moments, thanks to the phenomenal listening-room culture of Eddie's: Everyone sang along to "What I'd Give," "Little Miss,"Billy Pilgrim classics like "Halfway Home," but it was with beautifully whispered reverence that never overshadowed the performers on stage."This holiday [Thanksgiving] can be sad or happy," said Kristian at the night's conclusion, "but it is a time to give thanks" -- especially for the opportunity to make music for people like you.</p> <p>Were you a part of the evening at Eddie's last night? Leave your concert reports, highlights, and memories in the comments for your Sugarfriends to read!</p> <p>For more on the great Ellis Paul, you can visit his website here: <a href="http://www.ellispaul.com/" target="_blank">ellispaul.com</a>.</p> <p>We may have audio from the show available at some point next week, so stay tuned...</p> <p>Andfor a little insight into the writing and</em>relationship between these talented old friends, check out<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe99TA1KNEw" target="_blank">this Week in Review video</a>from back in July. The song from that clip was performed last night, now called "I'll Never Run Out of Ways."</p> <p><strong>SET LISTS</strong></p> <p><strong>Early Show</strong><br /> City of Silver Dreams (KB)<br /> (Guitar string change)<br /> Rose Tattoo (EP)<br /> Put It Back Again (KB)<br /> Dragonfly (EP)<br /> Maybe Baby (KB)<br /> Snow in Austin (EP)<br /> Incredible Machine/Insomniac (KB)<br /> The Lights of Vegas (EP)<br /> Cant Stop the Sun From Going Down (KB)<br /> Kick Out the Lights (EP)<br /> Halfway Home (KB)<br /> The Night the Lights Went Out on Christmas a poetry reading (EP)<br /> Gold and Green (KB)<br /> Mother Mary (EP - unfinished)<br /> Ill Never Run Out of Ways (KB)<br /> Home (EP)<br /> What Id Give (KB)<br /> Jukebox On My Grave (EP)<br /> Wilbur the Rat/All Things Being the Same (both)</p> <p><strong>Late Show</strong><br /> City of Silver Dreams (KB)<br /> Little Wood Guitar (EP)<br /> Genevieve (KB)<br /> Take All the Sky You Need (EP)<br /> Walk Alone (KB)<br /> Marias Beautiful Mess (EP)<br /> Little Miss (KB)<br /> Once Upon a Summertime (EP)<br /> Maybe Baby (KB)<br /> Mother Mary (EP - unfinished)<br /> RFD (KB)<br /> Chief Joseph (EP)<br /> I Fall All the Way (KB)<br /> Annalee (EP)<br /> Insomniac/Incredible Machine (KB)<br /> Hurricane Angel (EP)<br /> Bluelight/Fall On Soft Ground (KB)<br /> Wilbur the Rat (KB)<br /> Waking Up to Me (EP)<br /> Gold and Green (KB)</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBsolo11-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBsolo11-3.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBsolo11-4.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/KBsolo11-5.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:05:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/52931<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/02/medium.1k5a09y000zc.jpg" /><br /><p>Sugarpass presales for 2012 are underway, and we want to be sure both new members and old have all the information they need to participate! Here's your quick brush-up tutorial on how Sugarpass presales work:</p> <p><strong>- All Sugarpass presales will be announced via Sugarlandmusic.com and our email list.</strong> Whenever presale tickets are available, Sugarpass members will be alerted by this site as well as via email, so stay tuned! Although not all shows will have presale opportunities, if there's a chance to get tickets early via your Sugarpass membership, we'll let you know. We will always try to alert you in advance, but in some cases it may be at the last minute. Keep it right here on Sugarlandmusic.com, and you won't miss a thing.</p> <p><strong>- Regular onsales will be announced whenever possible on this site as well.</strong> Not a Sugarpass member? You should still keep it here for updates! <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Our Tour page</a> will always be the most current place to get tour dates, venues, and ticketing information.</p> <p><strong>- You do NOT need a code to access the Sugarlandmusic.com presales.</strong> If you are a Sugarpass member and you are logged into your account on Sugarlandmusic.com, you will be able to participate in the presale on <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">our Tour page. </a></p> <p><strong>- You do NOT need your laminate in hand to participate in presales.</strong> Again, just be logged in here, and you'll be able to participate!</p> <p><strong>- Speaking of, what's going on with laminates for 2012? </strong>They're on their way! All enrolled Sugarpass members will receive their 2012 laminate in December. If you've recently joined our fan club, you will also receive a 2012 laminate at that time. In the meantime, everyone please go to your Dashboard and confirm that your mailing address is entered in our system, and that the information is correct. We can't send you presents if we don't know where to send them.</p> <p>For more information on ticketing, meet & greet contests, and anything else you might need to know, <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/faq/" target="_blank">check out our FAQ</a>, then visit <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/forum/help" target="_blank">the Help section of our forum</a> to see if someone else has already asked your question. Still confused? Can't access your Sugarpass account? Email us at admin at sugarlandmusic dot com, and we'll help you out. Thanks for being fans!</p> <p>Not a Sugarpass member? <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/store/product/new-sugarpass-membership" target="_blank">Join us today!</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events" target="_blank">Get tickets for our 2012 tour!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:30:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/52161<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/01/medium.y5ms6e2ql8xv.jpg" /><br /><p>News you can use...</p> <p><strong>1. The time to join Sugarpass is NOW!</strong></p> <p>If you aren't already a member of <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store" target="_blank">Sugarpass</a> -- the Sugarland Fan Club -- the time to sign up is now! Sugarpass members get first crack at some of the best seats in the house via our members-only presales, and we're announcing our first presale for 2012 TOMORROW. Don't miss it!</p> <p>Of course, your membership also gives you access to meet & greet opportunities, priority entrance to the Sugarpit -- putting you front and center for our awesome live shows -- and all the other exclusive benefits we dream up during the year. Not to mention the snazzy laminate there to the right, which you can wear with pride.</p> <p>AND it's the holiday season, which means it's the perfect time for giving a Sugarpass to the superfan in your life. Join by Nov. 20th and you're guaranteed to receive this year's holiday gift!</p> <p><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store" target="_blank">Order your Sugarpass online here</a>, or for gift orders, call ground(ctrl) at 877 GND CTRL.</p> <p>Sugarpass! It's your pass to all the Sugar! Best slogan ever!</p> <p><strong>1a. Current Sugarpass members: UPDATE YOUR ADDRESSES.</strong></p> <p>If we don't have a good address on file for you, we can't send you a laminate. Head over to your Dashboard now and confirm that all your info is correct! Thanks!</p> <p><strong>2. Just in time for the holidays: Our merch is on sale!</strong></p> <p>While you're shopping for that special Sugarland-loving someone, you might also want to stop by <a href="http://sugarland.shop.bravadousa.com/" target="_blank">our merchandise store</a> and check out the amazing series of specials they've got rolling through the holiday season. This week, you can create bundles to receive up to 10 percent off; next week, they've got escalating discounts up to 25 percent off.</p> <p>Keep checking in at <a href="http://sugarland.shop.bravadousa.com/" target="_blank">sugarland.shop.bravadousa.com</a> for all the great deals on t-shirts, stocking stuffers, and more.</p> <p><strong>3. Google+ is now Sugar+!</strong></p> <p>And last but not least, we've got a new clubhouse to hang out in: <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103738534522130014943/103738534522130014943/posts/BbWrsvo3gfH" target="_blank">Sugarland is now on Google+!</a> Come join us, add us to your circles, and help us explore this brave new world. There's even a welcome video from Jennifer and Kristian... <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103738534522130014943/103738534522130014943/posts/BbWrsvo3gfH" target="_blank">watch it here</a>!</p> <p>Don't forget to set those DVRs for the Grammy Nomination special (airing Nov. 30 on CBS) and CMA Country Christmas (airing Dec. 1 on ABC)...</p> <p>You are loved,<br /> - The Sugarland Team</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:40:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/52021<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/13/medium.6d9v1dv3iw0b.jpg" /><br /><p>The 45th Annual CMA Awards aired tonight from Nashville, an amazing evening full of showstopping performances that we were thrilled to be a part of. We were named Vocal Duo of the Year -- such an honor -- and as Jennifer and Kristian said from stage, we're dedicating this one to YOU, fans. Thank you... for everything.</p> <p>Who tuned in? What were your highlights? Watch our performance of "Run" with Matt Nathanson below, and then we want to hear the moments that mattered to YOU. Use the comments and talk about it!</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XvdX5yMHvxc?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XvdX5yMHvxc?version=3&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:10:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/51421<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/06/medium.6g7e2t1j33r8.jpg" /><br /><p>News you can use:</p> <p><strong>Happy CMA Week!</strong> We know you know this first part: The <a href="http://cmaawards.cmaworld.com/" target="_blank">45th Annual CMA Awards</a> air this Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8/7c on ABC! We'll be there because we're up for Vocal Duo of the Year (so honored!), and we're also performing <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2011/11/03/cma-awards-matt-nathanson-sugarland/" target="_blank">"Run"</a> with our buddy Matt Nathanson. Matt's a newbie to the country music awards show scene and "Run" is one seriously sexy song, so this should be pretty awesome. Meanwhile, for all of you at home, we'll be turning on the <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/chat" target="_blank">Sugarlandmusic.com/chat</a> machine at 6pm ET so you can get your chatter on during the red carpet. We hope you'll come over to the site, bring snacks, and spend the night enjoying the show with your fellow Sugarfans.</p> <p>And don't forget that <strong>TOMORROW, Tuesday, Nov. 8</strong>, Jennifer and Kristian will also be making a special appearance on <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2011/11/03/robin-roberts-in-the-spotlight-kenny-chesney/" target="_blank">"In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts"</a> at 10/9c on ABC with an intimate behind-the-scenes interview that you don't want to miss.</p> <p><strong>Grammy Whammy</strong> If that's not enough Sugarland on your TV, we'll also be performing LIVE on the <a href="http://www.grammy.com/news/ludacris-lupe-fiasco-sugarland-added-to-grammy-nominations-special" target="_blank">Grammy Awards Nomination special</a>, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10pm ET on CBS. Jennifer and Kristian will rock the Nokia Center in downtown Los Angeles alongside Jason Aldean, Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, and Lady Gaga -- and while we can't give you any details yet, we will simply say that we doubt you'll be disappointed...</p> <p><strong>Jingle All the Way</strong> But wait there's more: the VERY NEXT NIGHT, you'll be able to catch Jennifer hosting the second annual <a href="http://www.cmaworld.com/cma-country-christmas" target="_blank"><em>CMA Country Christmas</em></a>, featuring holiday songs and memories from all your favorite country music superstars (Thurs, Dec. 1 at 9/8c on ABC). If you watched last year, you know what a charming and festive event this will be, so gather the family, pour some eggnog, and sing along!</p> <p><strong>Many Happy Returns</strong> Finally, we're proud to be featured on two commercials for great causes right now: Applebee's "Thank You Movement," celebrating our armed forces this Veteran's Day; and the American Cancer Society's fight for less cancer and "More Birthdays." Watch the spots at <a href="http://www.applebees.com/thankyoumovement" target="_blank">ThankYouMovement.com</a> and <a href="http://morebirthdays.com/artist/sugarland-and-little-big-town" target="_blank">MoreBirthdays.com</a>, and find out more about how you can support these organizations.</p> <p>We'll remind you of all these TV appearances as they get closer, of course, and we'll have some big announcements coming up about various and sundry things... so stay tuned. And as usual, we welcome any and all guesses about what those sundry things may be. We like hearing the way your minds work.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:15:00 -0800http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/51281<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/04/medium.07nk3kiqu31o.jpg" /><br /><p>Indianapolis, we were so happy to be here with you this evening, and happy that you were here with us - as Jennifer said - for everything that meant tonight. It was an emotional show, as well as a celebratory show, celebrating life, and music, and healing. Thank you to our special guests, Rita Wilson and Corey Cox... and thank YOU for being a part of it.</p> <p>Thank you for bringing signs of support for your loved ones and your fellow fans; thank you for the Little Miss Project Live, the posters tonight connected by red string; thank you for the giant LOVE flag the Sugarpit lifted for us. And most of all, thank you for singing and dancing and raising your voices to the heavens. We know that they were heard.</p> <p>If you were a part of the "Indycredible Machine" tonight, won't you please share your experience and memories in the comments?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/50721<p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ftrbhe1GdWM?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ftrbhe1GdWM?version=3&hl=en_US" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p>After two amazing years on the road, the Incredible Machine Tour comes to a close. Were you a part of it? Share your memories in the comments!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/50231<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/09/medium.19fhd1n344qi.jpg" /><br /><p><em>After the food, the football, the first fire of the season; after the dishes are done and after you sneak one more plate of leftovers and your brain really commits to the reality of the Christmas season, there will be Sunday. It has been my joy for many years to invite some friends, make a poster to spread the word, pull out my books of old songs and new ones, and string up my favorite guitar to play a show at Eddie's Attic the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year the tradition continues. Please come join me... - Kristian</em></p> <p>Kristian Bush returns to Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA for his annual Thanksgiving solo show on Sunday, November 27th. (<a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/17781" target="_blank">Read the full recap of last year's show here</a>.) As usual, the night will feature some very special guests to be announced. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, Oct. 26th, at eddiesattic.com.</p> <p><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/groundctrl/clients/sugarland/Halfway%20Home.mp3" target="_blank"><strong>Listen to Kristian's performance of "Halfway Home" from his 2010 Attic show</strong></a></p> <p>And this year, the evening's late show will be made available exclusively to Sugarpass members first! You'll have a week to purchase tickets before we release any remaining seats to the general public. Check your email for the password you'll need to access the exclusive onsale.</p> <p><strong>COMPLETE INFO:</strong></p> <p><strong>Kristian Bush and Friends</strong><br /> November 27th, 2011 @Eddie's Attic,Decatur, GA<br /> Early show at 6:30 p.m. (doors 5:30)<br /> Late show at 9:30 p.m. (doors 9) -- <em>Sugarpass members exclusive performance!</em><br /> Tickets $25, on sale Wednesday, Oct. 26 at noon ET<br /><a href="http://eddiesattic.ticketfusion.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=1553cid=8947819" target="_blank"> Click to purchase on EddiesAttic.com</a></p> <p>Hope to see you there!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:20:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/50071<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/04/medium.s5eg9h475i7p.jpg" /><br /><p>We brought the Incredible Machine home tonight to the place where it all started: Philips Arena, where Jennifer and Kristian rehearsed two years ago for everything you've seen on the road since. So it's only appropriate that tonight's hometown show featured plenty of end of tour pranks no one could have planned for.</p> <p>It started during Sara Bareilles' opening set, with the Sugarband in matching track suits as their new collaboration, "Aurora Bareilles," an a capella group in the style of <em>The Sing Off.</em>They joined Sara for "Love Song," which left her in hysterics and set the stage for some fierce retaliation...</p> <p>...like Sara's band taking the stage during the "Everyday America" remix, one by one, dressed as the singers of each song we cover: a Cee Lo Green for "Forget You," a Britney Spears in "Baby One More Time," a massively buxom Dolly Parton for "9 to 5," and a Beyonce, complete with jar of jelly, for "Bootylicious." Please bear in mind that Sara's band is comprised entirely of men, so you can imagine the impressive drag show this turned into (see above if you can't) -- capped off by Ms. Bareilles herself taking the stage dressed as Kristian. Her impression was spot-on, right down to the vest and shoes she stole from his wardrobe. Watch it here:</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aSNLsZewVJE?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aSNLsZewVJE?version=3&hl=en_US" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Other highlights: Our crew streaking during "Every Girl." Guitar techs handing out Guitar Hero guitars. Brandon Bush getting a body double, and switching back just in time to have popcorn dumped on his head during "Who Says You Can't Go Home." And then there was the mystery man in tighty-whities and a Darth Vader mask, rockin' on the cowbell. (We'll leave that one solely to your imagination, if that's okay.)</p> <p>And as if that weren't enough, we adored everything you fans brought to the table: red balloons during "Every Girl Like Me," glowsticks during "Find the Beat Again," LOVE flags for "Stand Up," and so many signs -- including a Little Miss Project Live that covered the entire arena, featuring a rumored 10,000+ messages of love and support.</p> <p>We wish you all could have been here to share in this incredible night with us, and if you WERE here, we hope you'll post your memories/photos/video in the comments. Tell us about (and show us!) your night. It was a special one for sure. YOU ARE LOVED!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/50001<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/06/medium.3f4axb7zm64n.jpg" /><br /><p>You were feelin' Talla-sassy, Tallahassee, and we loved ya -- thanks for giving us a great life, and a great night!</p> <p>In a strange turn of events, despite the fact that Jennifer is from Georgia, she had a lot of family here in Florida this evening... a few she didn't see coming. But the bigger surprise came from the Beecher Sisters, who brought a poster of Ms. Nettles in all her 1989 glory, with bangs like a waterfall. (The trick is, you curl them DOWN before you brush them UP.)</p> <p>Some faves from the crowd: The gentleman in the western shirt and Mr. T mohawk spreading his arms wide when asked if he was feelin' sexy. The drunk cowboys lifting lighters to "Stand Up." And all of you who lifted a Little Miss Project Live sign in the air tonight, some 4,000 strong. As Jennifer put it from stage, thank you for honoring us... and honoring yourselves. It WILL be all right again, no matter your story. Believe in hope.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Talla-sassy Incredible Machine this evening? The comments are open, and you've got the floor... tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:20:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49981<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/00/medium.a2t9817v0j4t.jpg" /><br /><p>News you can use:</p> <p><strong>See 'Em on the CMAs:</strong>"Country's Biggest Night" got a little bigger this week with the announcement that we'll be performing as part of the <a href="http://cmaawards.cmaworld.com/" target="_blank">45th Annual CMA Awards</a>, live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. We're also up for Vocal Duo of the Year, which in and of itself is a great honor about which we are extremely excited. No word yet on what we'll be performing -- well, WE certainly know, but we're not gonna tell YOU yet -- so you are encouraged to speculate in the comments.</p> <p><strong>Peace Out, Man:</strong> We have also been given the incredible privilege of performing at this year's <a href="http://nobelpeaceprizeconcert.no/" target="_blank">Nobel Peace Prize Concert</a>, honoring Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee calls their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for womens rights to full participation in peace-building work." The concert takes place on December 11th in Oslo, Norway; our fellow performers include Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, David Gray, and Matthew Morrison from <em>Glee</em>. If you are so inclined (or looking for an excuse to visit Norway), <a href="http://www.oslospektrum.no" target="_blank">tickets are on sale now</a>.</p> <p><strong>Vote Early, Vote Often:</strong> We've been nominated for two fan-voted honors, and we need your help! Set an alarm and make your voice heard daily by voting for Sugarland in the American Country Awards (<a href="http://theacas.com/" target="_blank">you can do that here</a>) and the People's Choice Awards (<a href="http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/" target="_blank">hit them up here</a>; we are currently just nominated to be nominated, so let's get to work, people). As always, we can't do it without you (and your family) (and your friends) (and your dog, who you previously trained to vote).</p> <p><strong>2012 Here We Come: </strong>And last but certainly not least, we've got a show on the books for next year! Yes, you can come see us on August 17th, 2012 when we'll be headlining the <a href="http://willamettecountrymusicfestival.com/" target="_blank">Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music</a> Festival in Brownsville, Oregon! Sugarpass presale info coming soon... see you there?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49931<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/06/medium.s1rurroj3z07.jpg" /><br /><p>We can't believe it's the first show of the last full weekend on the Incredible Machine Tour, but we're so glad we could spend it with you, Orlando! Never did make it to your Harry Potter theme park -- save us some butterbeer for next time? -- but you were better than any ride they coulda built, and we loved looking out at all your smiling faces tonight, all the way to the rafters. As Jennifer put it during the encore, you were SO much fun.</p> <p>A special shout-out to the "Pink Brigade" in the Sugarpit, whose tutus and feather boas caught Jennifer's eye. "Is this a bachelorette party?" she asked. "Or breast cancer awareness?" When the ladies gave a thumbs up to that, Jennifer dropped what's probably the quote of the tour: "We love boobies! And we hate cancer!" You're free to borrow that for bumper stickers, t-shirts, what have you. We think it pretty much sums things up.</p> <p>Were you here on this magical night in the Orlando Kingdom? We want to hear all about it, so use the comments and the forum to write your concert reports. Tell us about your evening! And save the boobies!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:30:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49861<p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgqBU7dlvr4?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgqBU7dlvr4?version=3&hl=en_US" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed> </object> </p> <p><em>From the pen of Jennifer Nettles...</em></p> <p>Five years ago I was introduced to <a href="http://www.theshalomfoundation.org" target="_blank">The Shalom Foundation</a>. Shalom is an organization that works to aid the people of Guatemala in the areas of health care, nutrition, housing and education. While many of you know that I have supported Shalom for several years now, you may not know that <em>you</em> also have been supporting Shalom.</p> <p>For the past four years, Kristian and I have donated a dollar to Shalom from every single ticket purchased to one of our concerts. So if you've come to see one of our shows, you have danced and sang and rocked your way into some good karma, my friends!</p> <p>You have contributed to houses for families living in tin shacks with dirt floors. You have aided in the purchase of food for children who otherwise would not have eaten. You have allowed books and scholarships to be provided to children who would not have been able to go to school and learn. You have purchased a children's surgery hospital where kids with life-altering illness go to receive procedures and care that they would never be able to find or afford in their country.</p> <p>On my last visit to Guatemala, I wanted to make something to show you what Shalom is all about, and to show you the help and blessings to which you have contributed. Our videographer, Valarie Bienas, along with her wonderful team, have put together a piece here to share with you. My hope is that you will become motivated to share it with others. If you are interested in learning more about Shalom or how you might continue to help, visit <a href="http://www.theshalomfoundation.org" target="_blank">www.theshalomfoundation.org</a>. I hope you enjoy!</p> <p>Blessings,<br /> Jennifer</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:55:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49312<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/00/medium.2606of3t6our.jpg" /><br /><p>Hoo boy, we didn't know how our second night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut could possibly top last night's blast-off, but there was a marriage proposal in the Sugarpit during "Little Miss" (complete with technicolor LMP signs), and that is pretty durn hard to beat. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of joy, and hope they can bring their own Little Miss (or Mister!) to a show someday to show them where it all began.</p> <p>In other words, the building may have been the same, but the crowd was very different -- and just as awesome -- for Night Two, Electric Boogaloo. Extra credit to the men in the house for holding down their part on "Everyday America" louder than possibly any show this year, and to the women in the Pit diving after guitar picks like they were bridal bouquets.</p> <p>Were you one of the thousands stomping their feet during the Incredible Machine this evening? It's been a great weekend on the road here in New England, but it's not over until we hear from all of you. Use the comments, write your own blog post, or stop by the forum, and tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas<em></em></em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49242<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/05/medium.dpec3bft3ab8.jpg" /><br /><p><span>We're at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut for two nights this weekend, and as usual, Night One (Friday Funday!) set the bar high. From the man in the Sugarpit waving his beer-carton hat in the air to the folksthe way up in the last row of Section 112 who never sat down the whole show, you guys were a loud, happy, super-fun addition to the Incredible Machine! </span></p> <p>There was some kind of dance-off vibe in the air tonight, with Kristian polishing his '80s prom moves (note: he did not wear a dress to prom), Jennifer adding a little extra shake to "Find the Beat Again," and our dynamic duo inventing what we believe is called "The Row" during "All I Want To Do" -- look for it. It'll be sweeping the nation soon.</p> <p>If you were one of our Sugarfriends in the crowd tonight singing your face off, come tell us about it! Use the comments and the forum, use Twitter and Facebook, and give us those concert reports. We wanna hear about your evening!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49232<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/06/medium.ho8c70q3g702.jpg" /><br /><p>Manchester, it is so nice to be part of your fall. For those of you unable to join us this evening, the Verizon Wireless Arena is right near the banks of the Merrimack River, and on this drizzly fall day, the leaves had turned and were falling into the gray waters rushing along past the red brick buildings, and... oh, it was a perfect New England day.</p> <p>Can't complain about our crowd, either -- especially the two sets of twins in the Sugarpit, and the line of tiny girls in blue LOVE shirts who kept trying not to smile (but we knew they were just playing hard to get). Were you part of the Incredible Machine in New Hampshire this evening? If we can ask you to give us one more thing, it would be your concert reports. Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/49152<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/08/medium.v90xf4css0do.jpg" /><br /><p>It's been a long time coming, but the fans have spoken, and we finally have a winner in our <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39542" target="_blank">Win A Date With Sugarland "Tonight" Contest</a>:Tiffany!</p> <p>You can watch her video below. Meanwhile, we'll be contacting her to arrange her trip to see us play in Atlanta later this month. Thank you to EVERYONE who entered -- your videos were incredible. (You can watch all the finalists <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/tonightcontest" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p> <p>Finally, we hope each and every one of you someday has a chance to experience your perfect "Tonight"!</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/80EzAu_1tIE?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/80EzAu_1tIE?version=3&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48712<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/02/medium.878d0vb10s9u.jpg" /><br /><p>It's been a great run, Wichita, and you were a great capper, proving the point that in Sugarland, dreams really do come true -- just ask the folks in tonight's Sugarpit. Birthdays were celebrated, hugs were given, and of course, one lucky girl out there in the arena got a new guitar. (Because here in Sugarland, we love surprises.) (Well, technically, just Kristian loves surprises. Jennifer is a Virgo, and not crazy about 'em.) (We forgot to bring that up in Knoxville after she said it.) (We'll stop with the parentheticals now.)</p> <p>Thanks for lending us your voices and hearts for a while, and a special shout-out to the Kansas State Wildcat cheerleaders down front, wearing purple shirts and throwing spirit fingers at the top of "Something More." If you were a part of the Incredible Machine in Wichita this evening, please do use the comments and forum and blogs and whatever else is at your disposal to tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48512<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/07/medium.to016zvsw11u.jpg" /><br /><p>We couldn't have planned it better: Just as we launched into the opening bars of our last song, "Come On Eileen," there was this low roar in the audience. Hard to tell what it was at first -- some hats went into the air, somebody tossed a handful of popcorn -- and then all 14,000 people in this St. Louis crowd went so nuts we had to stop the song. The Cardinals had just defeated the Phillies in the NLDS, and there was no containing the joy... even Kristian somehow ended up in a Cards hat. Regardless of your baseball allegiance, a city celebrating their victory en masse is a pretty spectacular thing to witness. Too-rah-loo, for reals.</p> <p>All around, this was a great night at your Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, St. Louis, and a perfect way to celebrate our last outdoor show of the year. Might we add that you also gave us one of most enthusiastic "LOVE" flag kids we've had in ages? We'd like to put her on the edge of our stage and let her wave her arms forever. Cute overload, people. Cute. Overload.</p> <p>So... were you a part of the Incredible Machine this evening, until you got totally distracted by a baseball score? We wanna hear all about it. Leave your concert report in the comments or in our forum, and heck, we'll say it: Go Cards!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48502<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/11/medium.dfgwqac8a8n6.jpg" /><br /><p>Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of country duo Sugarland will be returning to Indiana for a free concert at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on October 28th. This full-band show will also serve as the final stop of Sugarland's 2011 Incredible Machine Tour. Special guests will be announced at a later date.</p> <p>It is Sugarland's intention to honor all previous ticketholders for the August 13th Indiana State Fair date at this newly-added show, regardless of refund status. Ticket distribution will start with a first-come, first-serve for previous ticketholders before the release of seats to the general public. <strong>The will begin Oct. 10th at 10 a.m. ET, and end Oct. 14th at midnight ET.</strong></p> <p>Fans who bought State Fair show tickets <strong>online or via telephone through Ticketmaster or the Indiana State Fair (ISF)</strong> will receive unique passwords via email or phone to redeem the same number of tickets they originally purchased. To visit the event page on <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050047290364B4E3" target="_blank">Ticketmaster.com</a> for this "presale," please <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050047290364B4E3" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <p>Fans who participated in the <strong>Sugarpass fan club presale</strong> will receive an email with ticket redemption instructions for use here on Sugarlandmusic.com.</p> <p>Original Sugarpit ticketholders will have first priority to choose Sugarpit for this show as well.</p> <p>Previous ticketholders who <strong>do not</strong> receive an email or who purchased their tickets <strong>in person</strong> at the ISF box office or other outlet should contact Ticketmaster at <strong>800-745-3000</strong> beginning Oct. 10th at 10 a.m. ET to request seats. Proof of original purchase in the form of a receipt is recommended.</p> <p>Remaining seats for the Conseco Fieldhouse show will be released to the general public <strong>Saturday, October 15th at 10 a.m. ET</strong> on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets will be available free of cost and service fees via <strong><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050047290364B4E3" target="_blank">Ticketmaster.com</a>, by calling 800 745 3000, and via the <a href="http://www.consecofieldhouse.com/tickets/" target="_blank">Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office</a></strong>for as long as supplies last. Ticket limit is four (4) per household. To visit the event page on Ticketmaster, please <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050047290364B4E3" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.consecofieldhouse.com/" target="_blank">Conseco Fieldhouse</a> is the home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Doors on the night of the performance will open at 6:30 p.m.; the show will begin at 7:30. Contributions to the <a href="http://www.cicf.org/" target="_blank">Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund</a> will be gratefully accepted throughout the night.</p> <p>Have questions? Need assistance redeeming your previously-held tickets? Please visit the <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum/help/316172" target="_blank">Help section</a> of our Forum.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48352<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/08/medium.81814pr5eke3.jpg" /><br /><p>It was a hometown show for Kristian tonight in Knoxville, as we came into Thompson-Boling Arena -- home of the mighty Lady Vols! -- ready to see our East Tennessee Sugarfriends for the first time in too long.</p> <p>KB brought his <a href="http://www.whosay.com/Sugarland/photos/76883" target="_blank">Big Orange Guitar</a> (signed by Pat Summitt, of course), Jennifer was resplendent in fringe (it's like a show within the show!) and the band brought the rock... with lots of help from all of you. As Jennifer put it, those Southern Baptists in the house knew how to sing it. Thanks for all the signs, both Little Miss and otherwise -- was that a "Stand Up/Occupy Knoxville" poster we spotted? -- and thank you for welcoming home the Bush Brothers, just two lil' boys from Sevierville with a dream. They turned out okay, no?</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine in Knoxville this evening? We can't wait to hear your concert reports and see those Sugarpics. Use the comments, use Facebook and Twitter, and tell us all about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48372<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/07/medium.pndl27zh3z1f.jpg" /><br /><p>We've announced the finalists in our <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39542" target="_blank">Win a Date With Sugarland "Tonight"</a> contest! We asked you to show us your perfect "Tonight," and thanks to the number of amazing entries we received, we decided to up the number of finalists to a very sweet 16. Congrats to <em>everyone</em>who entered -- we loved watching the heartfelt and inspiring videos you made.</p> <p>Now the contest is in your hands:<a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/tonightcontest" target="_blank">Click here to vote for your favorite</a>, and send one lucky fan to Atlanta on Oct. 22 to see Jennifer & Kristian perform at their hometown show. Voting closes on Sunday at midnight, so get watching. It's all up to you...</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/48052<p>We were incredibly moved by the <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/21031" target="_blank">Little Miss Project</a> Live the fans created during our show at the New York State Fair in Syracuse this weekend. Two schoolteachers named Julie and Amy organized the project, distributing over 6,000 signs of healing and remembrance for the crowd to raise during "Little Miss."We want to thank Julie and Amy -- and everyone who participated -- for reaching out with so much hope. Thank you, fans. You are loved.</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P5sk7bnNhTA?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P5sk7bnNhTA?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/45752<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/00/medium.5d3fjay2x836.jpg" /><br /><p>Dear Fans, Family and Friends,</p> <p>We have taken a couple of days to try and even begin to emotionally process the magnitude and gravity of the tragedy in Indiana on Saturday. While the path to healing from this type of trauma and loss is long and winding, we wanted to reach out and update you on where we are and how we are.</p> <p>We are in the process of planning a private memorial in Indiana, to honor those fans who died. We would first like to hold space so that their families can have time to go through their own services and memorials. Until that time we are holding vigil for them. We join them on their mourning benches. And we stand in the gap asking God to offer them peace and healing. For those suffering from injury we hold you up with prayers for complete healing of your own.</p> <p>We are also addressing our own specific healing. Our road family experienced its traumas together. While we all scattered to our given families for their comfort, the trauma we experienced together binds us in a unique way that we share only with each other, and those who were there. There is healing in our being together. There is healing in our working together. For this reason we are planning to get back on the road this weekend, beginning with our scheduled show in Albuquerque this Thursday, August 18th. The emotions have us yearning to be close to each other immediately. The logistics have us needing to replace all of our instruments and equipment. (The set is a loss that is insignificant in light of the tragedy.)</p> <p>This Incredible Machine is more than a tour and more than a set. We have always celebrated music as a Healer. While music cannot change the events and losses at the Indiana State Fair, it can hopefully serve as a ritual and a balm to provide comfort and facilitate healing in this time of great sorrow. We hope to see you all soon.</p> <p>Love,<br /> Sugarland</p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/43662<p>"I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the stage to try and help lift and rescue those injured. Moved by the quickness and organization of the emergency workers who set up the triage and tended to the injured. There are no words to process a moment of this magnitude and gravity. There are only prayers for peace in the hearts of the bereft, and prayers of thanksgiving for those who were spared or safe. A piece of our heart is left in that grandstand. May God provide peace and healing to the people of Indianapolis." - Jennifer Nettles</p> <p>"Our fans just came to see a show, and it ended in something terrible. My heart is totally broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives. It's broken for all the people who got hurt, for the people who were scared. I thank God for every person who lifted a truss, who pushed against that metal to get it off someone; for every person who used a chair as a stretcher. I thank God for every fan and emergency responder, for everyone who ran to the trouble instead of away from it. The courage of those men and women will forever be with me." - Kristian Bush</p> <p>We wish to pass along our most sincere thanks for the messages of love, prayer, and support from our fan family. We'll post any further updates here as they become available.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/43432<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/14/medium.b07naxq5mn69.jpg" /><br /><p>Rockford, we've renamed you RAWKford. You seriously kicked butt out there tonight, in your awesome arena that somehow felt huge and intimate at the same time. With your voices and your hands lifted in the air, you kicked off our weekend of touring "I" states in style, so we've also renamed you IlliNOISE. Hope you're okay with that.</p> <p>We loved being here with you -- even the torrential downpour outside turned to clear skies and bright full moon when the show started -- and we hope you had a great late-summer Friday with us. Thanks for giving so much love to our friend Vonda Shepard (she gave us our start on a tour bus so many years ago), and an extra thanks to whoever brought the "Nettles for President" t-shirt. She'll think about it and get back to you.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine this evening? The comments are open -- time to talk about it! Tell us about your night?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/43402<p>This weekend, we had the honor of headlining WE Fest, the largest country music camping event in America, and while Sugarland TV may not have an Action News Van yet, sometimes nice people drive us around in golf carts. Come along for the ride as we tour the Detroit Lakes campsites, visit a Mobile Man Cave, play beer pong, and learn what makes this 29 year-old festival so special...</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uw8lKeYGwLY?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="360" width="540" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uw8lKeYGwLY?version=3&hl=en_US"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Have you been to WE Fest? Leave your memories in the comments!</p> <p><strong>More Fair and Festival Reports</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpGfPDcjyI" target="_blank">Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo</a><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqS1nP9t51I" target="_blank">Bayou Country Superfest (f. guest host Annie Clements)</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37061" target="_blank">Rapids Jam</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40442" target="_blank">Calgary Stampede</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/42782<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/08/medium.q8h5185ws3j4.jpg" /><br /><p>There was someone in the Sugarpit tonight with a sign that said "Dreams Come True." They made it to the jumbotron at the end of "Baby Girl," and it was one of those perfect moments where the show was better because of the massive creativity and heart of our incredible fans. Kansas City, thanks for being great. It might have been screamingly hot outside, but y'all were cool as could be.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine this evening? We want to hear your story -- post it here in our comments, or leave your concert report in our forum. (The people at home really want to know.) It was YOUR tonight, so let's talk about it! It's your turn. Go.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/42682<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/02/medium.92iyf4ou75za.jpg" /><br /><p>You got not one but TWO new cover songs tonight, Omaha! Unfortunately for our fans at home, both are unlikely to be repeated in other cities: First, Jennifer busted out her own take on the old Mutual of Omaha ad jingle ("Oh, my heart..."), and then Kristian and the band added a cover of Counting Crows' "Omaha" to the encore, a song Kristian said he wanted to play in this town for 20 years. What YOU added to our night, Omaha, was your incredible energy and beautiful voices -- you only needed one try to learn your part in "Every Girl Like Me," and darn near drowned us out on "Little Miss." Thanks for welcoming us to the shores of your river, and for sharing your Tonight with us.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine in Omaha this evening, Sugarfriends? Then why not use the comments to talk about it, or post a concert report in our forum? We can't wait to hear your story. Tell us about your night!</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/42672<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/04/medium.4211g4h17hzf.jpg" /><br /><p>It's kind of funny, actually, to construct a whole blog post titled "Were you there?" directed at thousands of people who are currently camping in the middle of the Minnesota woods and unlikely to read this for several days, but WE Fest, you were so much fun that it seems a shame not to immediately write and tell you that.(Sharing a stage with Willie Nelson and Lynyrd Skynyrd ain't bad, either.)</p> <p>For a bunch of people who spent the whole day drinking what we can only presume were adult beverages out of travel mugs that make water coolers look like teacups, you did an amazing job of singing along throughout our set, which lasted past midnight -- first time all year we've played into tomorrow! And we gotta say, the whole Mardi-Gras-meets-NASCAR vibe you've got going here is pretty appealing for a sunny summer weekend. Be safe out there. Be kind to each other. Try not to fall into any of the Detroit Lakes. Hope we can come back and play soon.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine at WE Fest this evening? Are you still awake? Do you have wi-fi in your RV? If you can say yes to all of those things, then we hope you will write us a concert report or post about your adventures in the Sugarforum. We'll also be okay if you guys come back on Monday to write about it. Either way... please tell us about your night!</p> <p>(PS: Stay tuned for one of our most epic Fair and Festival Reports of the year, coming to Sugarlandmusic.com on Monday.)</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/42662<p>Live from the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, we enlist our touring partner Sara Bareilles for a show-closing hoedown on Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen." Watch it here, and toorah-loorah the rest of your day away...</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TMDqkBjvdMg?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TMDqkBjvdMg?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Talk about it in the comments: What other covers would you like to see us try with Ms. Bareilles?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video directed by Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/41402<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/10/medium.dwkcbym61fid.jpg" /><br /><p>So here's what we noticed about #IncredibleMachineNightTwo in Los Angeles: It was just as awesome as #IncredibleMachineNightOne. That's kind of amazing, if you think about it. Cue Randy Newman song...</p> <p>We're so thankful after two nights at the Greek Theatre this week. There's nothing like playing a legendary house full of legen -- wait for it -- dary fans who aren't afraid to raise their voices across the Hollywood Hills. "Come On Eileen" has never been better, thanks to your energy (stay tuned for video of our cover with Sara Bareilles coming soon, shot on site here in L.A.), and perhaps it was the cinematic powers of this town that inspired us to add a littleflavor to "Every Girl Like Me." Wonder if we can get our Sugarfriends to join us in that slo-mo moment at some dates down the road?</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine this evening? Did you participate in the tiny adorable totally stealth Little Miss Project that materialized in the pit? Did you come to BOTH shows? We wanna hear from YOU. Use the comments to tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/41112<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/15/medium.yg5515s39576.jpg" /><br /><p>We were at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles tonight for what we've Twitter-dubbed #IncredibleMachineNightOne, in true Hollywood style. (Look for the sequel tomorrow!)</p> <p>This is one of the most beautiful venues in America, and when the green lights of "Tonight" hit the green trees of Griffith Park, it was one of those moments to remember. We loved watching you dance all silhouetted against the lights of the stairs, we loved watching your hands over your heads at the top of "Something More," and when Jennifer asked if you were feeling sexy, you really didn't hesitate to respond. We like that confidence, L.A. We like it a lot.</p> <p>Were you a part of #IncredibleMachineNightOne at the Greek this evening, Sugarfriends? The comments are open, and your friends in the Sugarforum can't wait to hear your concert report. (We'd say "no spoilers," but we have a feeling it's not possible to spoil tomorrow's show for anyone.) Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/41052<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/15/medium.3can32x764gl.jpg" /><br /><p>Any show that starts with hot air balloons floating above the venue is bound to be a good one, and San Diego, you guys did not disappoint. We played on a lush green soccer field at UCSD, on a night where the beautifully temperate climate might have been the real rock star. As Jennifer put it, the rest of America is burning, but you are not, Southern California. Thank you for that.</p> <p>We'd like to give a special nod to the firefighters who joined us for part of the show, having pulled their hook & ladder truck up to the stage right fence and climbed on top of it to watch. Not sure if they were trying to be undercover, but the reflective strips on their coats kind of gave them away. We salute you, firefighters -- as well as any of the fine men and women of the armed forces who might have joined us here in this terrific miltary town. Finally, we salute every single audience member tonight who put their hands in the air, and waved them like they just didn't care. You should have seen yourselves from the stage, San Diego. Y'all looked awesome.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine at RIMAC Field this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the Sugarforum can't wait to hear your concert report. Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:30:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40952<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/02/medium.r6b1c6nm4153.jpg" /><br /><p>New rule of thumb: Any time the crowd has light-up cocktails, it's gonna be a great show. We might have talked about this a little already tonight, but to look out there at your glasses sparkling like technicolor stars across the crowd was a seriously cool thing, Paso Robles. Thanks for drinking (responsibly) with us tonight! That looked awesome.</p> <p>Seriously, we had a super-fun day at the California Mid-State Fair, peoples. There was the fair itself, complete with Mutton Bustin' and wine and booths where you could get your nails painted for free and wine and bear statues and lots of food products on sticks, and did we mention wine? And then there was the actual show, with thousands of you packed into that tiny rodeo field, filling the grandstands and stomping your feet to the beat on the metal steps so it echoed all the way to the ferris wheel.</p> <p>Thanks for sending us that little girl who carried our "LOVE" flag -- so tiny! so cute! Thanks for your festival queens -- tiaras! sashes! And to the group of folks down front who went into some sort of Greek wedding dance during "Come On Eileen": You nailed it. Nicely done.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine at the Fair this evening? The comments are open, and you've heard enough outta us. Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40922<p>Here's something awesome: AOL's The Boot visited us backstage in Augusta last month to shoot a "Day in the Life" of the Incredible Machine Tour, and if you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at a Sugarland show with Jennifer and Kristian as your guides, then this video is for you:</p> <p> <object id="AOLVP_us_1032659546001" width="476" height="357"> <param name="movie" value="http://o.aolcdn.com/videoplayer/AOL_PlayerLoader.swf" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="flashvars" value="playerid=61371447001&codever=1&stillurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpdl%2Estream%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fpdlext%2Faol%2Fbrightcove%2Faolmaster%2F1612833736%2F1612833736%5F1070930020001%5Fari%2Dorigin29%2Darc%2D112%2D1311351718360%2Ejpg%3FpubId%3D1612833736&videoid=1032659546001&publisherid=1612833736" /><embed src="http://o.aolcdn.com/videoplayer/AOL_PlayerLoader.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" bgcolor="#000000" width="476" height="357" name="AOLVP_us_1032659546001" flashvars="playerid=61371447001&codever=1&stillurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpdl%2Estream%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fpdlext%2Faol%2Fbrightcove%2Faolmaster%2F1612833736%2F1612833736%5F1070930020001%5Fari%2Dorigin29%2Darc%2D112%2D1311351718360%2Ejpg%3FpubId%3D1612833736&videoid=1032659546001&publisherid=1612833736"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Read more about AOL's day as part of the Incredible Machine here: <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2011/07/22/sugarland-a-day-in-the-life/" target="_blank">http://www.theboot.com/2011/07/22/sugarland-a-day-in-the-life/</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40842<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/07/medium.375cl89anb3z.jpg" /><br /><p>Everett, you were the kind of sold-out crowd every band dreams of: You sang along, you danced like fools, and your hands (and adult beverages) were in the air on every song. THANK YOU. You gave us so much energy and love -- we hope we were able to return the favor.</p> <p>It was a gorgeous, rain-free day here in the Pacific Northwest, and our Sugarpit line was hopping -- we love meeting our Sugarpass members from far and wide! Bonus points to the folks who traveled here from distant lands (hello, Texas!), and to the guy in the pit who scored a high-five from Jennifer followed by a make-out session with his girlfriend: Way to be, dude. If someone had a better night than you, we can't wait to hear about it.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine in Everett this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the forum can't wait for your concert report. Tell us all about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p> <p><em></em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40522<p>The Sugarland TV Action News Team went north this weekend to visit the 99th Annual Calgary Stampede. If you like horses, human cannonballs, and/or Canadian things, this is the video for you!</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n6winupTpUs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n6winupTpUs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>More Fair and Festival Reports</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpGfPDcjyI" target="_blank">Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo</a><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqS1nP9t51I" target="_blank">Bayou Country Superfest (f. guest host Annie Clements)</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37061" target="_blank">Rapids Jam</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40442<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/14/medium.9p6wibl0ivqv.jpg" /><br /><p>We played the Craven Country Jamboree tonight, Sugarfriends, which bills itself as the World's Greatest Country Music Festival, and who are we to argue? Y'all cooked up one hell of a sunset for us -- bright orange and purple reflecting off the clouds above perfect rolling green hills -- but the glow off all your smiling faces was the real prize.</p> <p>From the girls dancing on their boyfriends' shoulders to the dude with chest hair drawn on via Sharpie (yeah, we saw you), we're so thankful to every single one of you who braved the Saskatchewan dust to spend tonight with us. And thanks for the Roughriders t-shirt... loved hearing everyone sing the fight song down front. So you guys kinda like your hometown CFL team, huh?</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine tonight? Tell us about it in the comments, and since the internet here wasn't strong enough to achieve Sugarpics, be sure to go post your photos from the show on Facebook and Twitter, won't you?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40382<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/02/medium.b758w57m8wg4.jpg" /><br /><p>Oh, Canada! The show just wrapped up, and it's still light outside -- what a strange, magical land this is!</p> <p>If you've never been to the Calgary Stampede, Sugarfriends, here's what you missed today: Ferris wheels. Log flumes. Tiny chuckwagon races. The Gravitron. Midway games of chance and skill, which we mostly sucked at. Poutine. Many, many people in cowboy hats. A human cannonball. Nothing less than the world's largest rodeo. Ponies!!1! And thousands of people with joyous Canadian voices singing along to Sugarland songs. (Stay tuned for our Fair & Festival Report on Monday to see it all for yourself.)</p> <p>Yeah, it was a beautiful thing to be here with you today and tonight, Calgary. So were you a part of the Incredible Machine this evening, eh? (Ah, dang. We almost made it all the way through without an "eh" joke.) Tell us about your trip to the Stampede -- and if you won a stuffed animal on the midway, we'd like to see a picture, please!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/40372<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/01/medium.k0r1pi05q1e0.jpg" /><br /><p>On Friday, we debuted <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39392" target="_blank">our new live video for "Tonight,"</a> and to celebrate, we're offering you the opportunity of a lifetime:</p> <p>Show us YOUR "Tonight," and you could win a trip for two to see Sugarland play the final show of the 2011 Incredible Machine Tour in Atlanta on October 22!</p> <p>We'll give you round-trip airfare for two to Atlanta from anyplace within the U.S., hotel accommodations, and tickets to the show. But wait, there's more! Upon reaching the show, you and your date will also receive a pre-show candlelight dinner in the parking lot, courtesy of Dega, our legendary tour caterers... <em>and </em>ameet & greet with Jennifer and Kristian!</p> <p>Worth playing for? Here's how to enter:</p> <p>Make a 2 minute video that answers the question, "What are you waiting for 'Tonight'?"</p> <p>Is it a dream date with your partner? A night in with your children? An evening out with friends? Some quiet time alone? We want to know what YOUR idea of a perfect "Tonight" looks like.</p> <p>We'll even give you some raw materials to get you going: clips from our live "Tonight" video, shot by Sugarland documentarian Valarie Allyn Bienas. <strong>You must use at least one of these clips in your video</strong>... but then you can be as creative as you want with the footage. Cut it up, twist it, turn it, put effects on it, make it your own.</p> <p>DOWNLOAD YOUR RAW MATERIALS HERE<br /> <a href="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/tonightcutslarge.zip" target="_blank">Download the large size</a> (HD footage, approx. 600 MB)<br /> <a href="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/tonightcutssmall.zip" target="_blank">Download the small size</a> (approx. 50 MB)<br /> <em>if download doesn't start immediately, right-click and save to desktop (PC) or control-click and download (Mac).</em></p> <p>Once you've dreamed up your video, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link via our <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/campaigns/422" target="_blank">Tonight Campaign Page</a>. Registration is required, but registration is also free, and free stuff is always nice. ** NOTE: Some people are having login issues with the direct link -- you may have better luck accessing the Campaign Page by choosing the "Community" dropdown menu in our nav bar above, then clicking "Campaigns."</p> <p>Deadline for video submissions is 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 8.</p> <p>We'll watch all your submissions and select 10 finalists.What are we looking for? Storytelling abilities. Creative use of the raw materials. Heartwarming tales of love and friendship and anticipation and... you know what? Just go listen to the song again. Make us feel THAT.</p> <p>Then we'll post those 10 finalists and let YOU vote on your favorites, right here on Sugarlandmusic.com.</p> <p>Finalistswill win a signed copy of<em>The Incredible Machine</em>. The winner gets to fly to Atlanta.</p> <p>So what are YOU waiting for? Visit our <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/campaigns/422" target="_blank">Tonight Campaign Page</a> for full rules and details, and sign up to win a date with Sugarland... "Tonight"!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39542<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/05/medium.4tntu0tb78bi.jpg" /><br /><p>We were so honored to close down Summerfest with you tonight, Milwaukee! It's the world's largest music festival, and you guys sure know how to hold up the audience end of the bargain: the walls of Marcus Amphitheater were literally shaking with your voices. (Callin'!)</p> <p>Did you spend this evening on the shores of Lake Michigan with us? Who came with you? What other bands at the festival did you see before you joined the Incredible Machine? Give us the full rundown on your day at Summerfest... and remember, tune in tomorrow for our exciting announcement to cap off this wonderful weekend of "Tonights"!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39532<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/15/medium.7x95xztudqmk.jpg" /><br /><p>A beautiful night in a beautiful venue, playing for really beautiful people... who could ask for anything more? Detroit, they don't call you Rock City for nothin'! It was a packed lawn up there, smiling faces as far as the eye could see, and we were already having a blast when the Little Miss Project hit...</p> <p>...wow. Kudos to tonight's LMP organizers, who distributed hundreds of signs to the entire pavilion. At the sight of that, some of us backstage might have been tearing up just as much as our friends in the front row. (The tears flowed harder as Jennifer called another lucky fan's mother during "Baby Girl," although they mostly belonged to the young lady whose phone had been hijacked.)</p> <p>And then it was time for the end of the show -- to our pregnant "Show MVP," we hope you made it home before you popped -- and the introduction of our all-new closing cover, now with bonus Sara Bareilles! If you caught <a href="http://www.whosay.com/Sugarland/photos/45447" target="_blank">today's set list</a> on Twitter, you already know what it was, and if you didn't... well, you'll just have to come see it for yourself. (Or keep an eye on YouTube.) (Or wait until tomorrow. We'll probably just tell you.)</p> <p>Michigan, you did great. But now we want to hear about YOUR "Tonight"! If you were here with us this evening, please tell us all about it?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:55:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39522<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/05/medium.7f24w2w0spe7.jpg" /><br /><p>Sometime if you get a chance, you should walk out on the lawn of a Sugarland show during "Everyday America." You'll see it there: the moms and their daughters in tiny pink cowboy hats, the giggly girls out for a night on the town, the shirtless Kenny Chesney lookalikes man-hugging their best buds, the older folks nodding their heads to the beat from lawn chairs, and couples of every shape, size, age and possibility, arms around each other, swaying in the cool night air. You are all so gorgeous, Sugarfriends... did you know that?</p> <p>Darien Lakes, it was a great to see you "Tonight," and we want to hear about it from YOU! We want to know who you came with, what you did before the show, and what you plan to do after. (Well, we don't want <em>all</em> the intimate details of that.) And to the girl with the "Can I Meet You?" sign -- we ESPECIALLY want to hear what it feels like to have your dream come true. If you were at the Darien Center with us this evening, tell us about your "Tonight"!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:20:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39492<p>Live from the Incredible Machine Tour's stop in San Antonio, TX this May, it's our powerful anthem "Tonight," shot in gorgeous HD by Sugarland documentarian Valarie Allyn Bienas! Watch it:</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hlqo_SmqcOU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hlqo_SmqcOU?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></embed> </object> </p> <p>But wait there's more! We'll be doing a "Tonight" theme this weekend, all leading up to a big announcement that YOU WANT TO HEAR next week. So watch this video (repeatedly), and here's a question to ponder as you wander: What are YOU waiting for tonight?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/39392<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/07/medium.7v142ij94tix.jpg" /><br /><p>Aint no party like a Sugarland party!</p> <p>The Incredible Machine Tour is on a roll, and Sugarland has partnered with the legendary <a href="http://www.hardrock.com/" target="_blank">Hard Rock Cafe</a> to create exclusive pre-show parties in select cities for our fan club members! Have YOU sent in your RSVP?</p> <p>Remember: your Sugarpass laminate gives you and a guest the opportunity to meet up with old friends and have lunch before the show, make new friends (to meet up with next time), play trivia for prizes, enjoy some great Sugarland-themed drink specials and complimentary snacks, and get ready to rock... at your local Hard Rock! (<a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum/news/228783" target="_blank">Check out photos from our Nashville get-together here!</a>)</p> <p>But wait, did we say PRIZES?? That's right: we've got some amazing tote bags full of Sugarland goodness up for grabs, including t-shirts, guitar picks, and a signed copy of<em>The Incredible Machine</em>on vinyl! Think you know your Sugarland trivia? These amazing rewards could be yours... but only if you come to the party!</p> <p><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/rsvp" target="_blank">RSVP here</a> to join in the fun... and dont forget to bring your laminate! It's your (Sugar)pass to all the fun.ve scheduled these get-togethers early in the afternoon so youll have the chance to grab a delicious meal and still have plenty of time to line up for the Sugarpit with your new crew -- the perfect way to keep the party going until the curtain drops on the Incredible Machine.</p> <p>Dont see a Sugarpass meet-up for your city? Want to organize one? Use <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/forum/live" target="_blank">the WERE YOU THERE? section of the forum</a> to plan a party for your show!</p> <p>Not a Sugarpass member yet? <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store/product/sl-sub-0001" target="_blank">Get yours here!</a></p> <p><strong>The Details</strong></p> <p>Sugarpass pre-show parties will take place from <strong>2-3 p.m.</strong> on the day of show in the following cities and at the following Hard Rock Cafe locations:</p> <p><strong>7/25-7/26 Los Angeles, CA</strong><br /><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12.0px;">Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood<br /> on Hollywood Blvd.<br /> 6801 Hollywood Blvd #105<br /> Hollywood, CA 90028</span></span> <!--EndFragment--></p> <p><strong>8/13 Indianapolis, IN</strong><br /> 49 South Meridian<br /> Indianapolis, IN 46204</p> <p><strong>8/19 Denver, CO</strong><br /> 500 16th Street Mall<br /> Suite 120<br /> Denver, CO 80202</p> <p><strong>8/27 Las Vegas, NV</strong><br />Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (restaurant in front parking lot)<br /> 4455 Paradise, Rd<br /> Las Vegas, NV</p> <p><strong>10/22 Atlanta, GA</strong><br />215 Peachtree St. NE<br />Atlanta, GA 30303</p> <p>Ready to join us? <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/rsvp" target="_blank">RSVP here!</a>And why not use the comments to make plans to get together?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/28833<p>Kristian's old friend <a href="http://www.ellispaul.com/" target="_blank">Ellis Paul</a> opened three shows with us this weekend, and Sugarland TV sat down with the pair to talk about writing and the challenges of crafting a "simple song."</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qe99TA1KNEw?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qe99TA1KNEw?version=3&hl=en_US"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Have you tried your hand at songwriting? Who are some of YOUR favorite songwriters? Talk about your process, your inspirations, or post examples of your work in the comments!</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/media/videos/6323" target="_blank">More Sugarland Incredible Machine Tour Week in Review videos</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/38152<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/11/medium.u1z0r0653s6c.jpg" /><br /><p>Well, we just couldn't have asked for more fun out of a day, Thackerville! From the dingy-dingy of your slot machines to the beautiful sound of your voices on "Baby Girl," we loved hearing every single one of you tonight. Hope the winnings were big, and the show was something you'll remember for a long time. Based on the dancing down front, we'd say lots of you had a terrific time... and so did we. Somebody even dubbed tonight "Spectac-kerville." Right on!</p> <p>Were you part of the Incredible Machine at the WinStar Casino this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the forum can't wait to hear all about it. We're off the road next weekend, so your stories have to last us until we get back out here -- tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/38042<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/01/medium.815zi221aw57.jpg" /><br /><p>Once upon a time we were down in Mississippi, hanging at the Golden Moon Hotel and Casino... and so we went ahead and played "Down in Mississippi." Because, you know,Mississippi! A casino! How could we not?</p> <p>It was just one of the many special touches we put on the Incredible Machine for ya tonight, Choctaw, and we hope you loved seeing the show in this intimate venue just as much as we loved playing it. Sorta felt like a secret club inside your 21+older arena... thanks for welcoming us with your voices and hearts.</p> <p>Can't wait to hear all about your night, Sugarfriends. Did you gamble? How'd you do? (Some of us did better than others.) What were your favorite moments? When did you look at your friends and say, "This is a GREAT night"? We wanna know. The comments are open. Tell us about it!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37902<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/12/medium.z77367y81951.jpg" /><br /><p>Augusta, the best thing about coming to see you is that it's like coming home. Tonight's crowd was full of friends and family -- even high school band directors -- and we felt the love all night, as a swampy, rainy Southern day turned into a hot and rockin' Georgia night. In other words: From a funk standpoint, James Brown Arena lived up to its name. We felt GOOD!</p> <p>Were you part of the Incredible Machine this evening? Your friends in the forum can't wait to hear your concert report, and the comments are open for all your storytelling needs. Tell us about your night?</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:20:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37702<p>Sugarland's Incredible Machine Tour welcomed its newest partner this weekend: <a href="http://www.sarabmusic.com" target="_blank">Ms. Sara Bareilles</a>! Get to know her in our latest Sugarland TV exclusive...</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t5p0nYLLxFE?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t5p0nYLLxFE?version=3&hl=en_US"></embed> </object> </p> <p>Do you have YOUR tickets to be a part of the Incredible Machine this summer? <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">Get 'em while they're hot!</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37141<p>On June 17, Sugarland headlined the first-annual Rapids Jam country music festival in Roanoke Rapids, NC, and the Sugarland Action News Team was there to capture it all! (Still waiting on our news chopper, though.)Get the scoop from festival promoter Liz Cunningham, check out some footage from the show, and ride the ferris wheel during another unique look at Jennifer and Kristian on the road...</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVuypYvXWIA?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVuypYvXWIA?version=3&hl=en_US"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>More Fair and Festival Reports</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpGfPDcjyI" target="_blank">Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo</a><br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqS1nP9t51I" target="_blank">Bayou Country Superfest (f. guest host Annie Clements)</a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37061<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/06/medium.580uclpqc185.jpg" /><br /><p>Scranton, there was something in the air tonight... did you feel it? That cool breeze coming over Montage Mountain must have put a little extra joy in the air, because we had a GREAT show with you this evening.</p> <p>Jennifer doesn't point this stuff out a lot, but to paraphrase what she said from the stage, the sound of your voices raised to the heavens was simply breathtaking ("Callin'!"), and when we taught you a new part in "Every Girl Like Me," it was clear you didn't need our help.</p> <p>Thank you for singing Happy Birthday to our Andy, thank you for telling us your stories (to the couple with the "Sugarland, she said 'I Do'..." sign, we wish you so many years of happiness),thank you for your mohawked flag kid, thank you to whoever painted "LOVE" on a giant bedsheet and held it up on the lawn (amazing),and thank you for generally being just as beautiful as your venue.</p> <p>Basically, it's nights like this that reinforce why we love you guys so dang much.</p> <p>Were you a part of the Incredible Machine in Scranton this evening? We want to hear ALL of your stories. Tell us about your night in the comments!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:20:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37041<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/05/medium.fn6phwt6mcxz.jpg" /><br /><p><em>This week, Kristian launched<a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36761" target="_blank">Day Off Record Club</a>,his take on a book club for music lovers.</em><em>You can read his introduction to the series <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36761" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Today, he presents the first Day Off Record Club selection:</em><a href="http://remhq.com/albums.php" target="_blank"><em>R.E.M.'s</em></a><a href="http://remhq.com/albums.php" target="_blank">Murmur</a><a href="http://remhq.com/albums.php" target="_blank"><em>.</em></a></p> <p><em>Time to drop the needle and read on for his thoughts... </em></p> <p>I woke up one day in seventh grade and felt an intense pain in the front right side of my body every time I tried to stand up straight. I remember it first happening when I was reaching for my toothpaste in the bathroom. I couldn't do it. I hobbled down the stairs like a hunchback, plopped down on the first sofa I saw, and promptly told my mother that I was sick and might not be able to go to school today.</p> <p>She was pretty suspicious of me. I had tried something like this earlier in the month to get an extra day on a term paper, and I knew she thought I was trying to go back to the well.My mom was a nurse, so you had to really know your biology in order to make a plan like that work. This time, though, it turned out my appendix was about to rupture.</p> <p>Fast-forward the story to a hospital where I went under anesthesia, and then back out to the first bite of ice cream after my first surgery. I could hardly move and hardly think. My mom was there when I woke in the hospital. She asked if I wanted anything. I answered, "My Walkman and some tapes."</p> <p>For those of you that remember, the Walkman was a pretty mind-blowing technological development at the time. You could listen to music on headphones on a portable device! I had saved for a year to buy one. My brother was charged with bringing it to me, and somehow brought me <a href="http://remhq.com/albums.php" target="_blank">R.E.M.'s </a><em><a href="http://remhq.com/albums.php" target="_blank">Murmur</a></em> when he returned to the hospital.My Walkman had the "auto reverse" option which "flipped" the tape head to play on an endless loop, one side and then the other. <em>Murmur</em>played for a long time, over and over, as I laid in a hospital bed.</p> <p>I had heard one of the songs on the album before, "Radio Free Europe." They were playing it occasionally on Album88, the local college radio station, and I'd wondered who the band was that played it. There was something magical about the album. The album cover (even on cassette) was murky, almost blurry, even though I knew it wasn't a blurry picture. The music was clear, but I couldn't make out exactly what the singer was saying. The melodies and harmonies were beautiful but I couldn't really tell where the phrases began and where they ended. I heard a southern accent on a song that wasn't by Skynyrd or Dolly Parton. I'd never heard anything like it before. So began my discovery of R.E.M.</p> <p>I've learned to play most of the songs on this album. I learned the bass parts first, then the guitar parts. I still don't know the lyrics, but I make up what I can't clearly understand, rather than go online and see other people's guesses. The liner notes are really short. You can see who produced and engineered it (Don Dixon and Mitch Easter); where they did it (Reflection Studios, Charlotte, NC); and who was in the band. They were listed by first names only: Bill, Michael, Peter, Mike. An address at the bottom listed a P.O. Box in Athens, GA.</p> <p>There was no internet to look up the band, and no TV show or press junket that followed to help me learn anything else... so I just listened.</p> <p>I eventually figured out that the album cover was a picture of dormant kudzu covering something.</p> <p>This album still spins maybe once a month at my house, or on the bus. I like it in the morning or afternoon.</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/murmur.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p>Things that I learned from this album:</p> <p>How important the bass player and the bass line is. It defines the song.</p> <p>Listen to "Catapult." It's a brand new way to imagine harmony singing. Harmony is in the foreground, not the background, and they don't have to sing the same words. Many times they sing across each other in melody and in lyric. I'd never heard a band try this.</p> <p>Also, I learned that albums don't need traditional ballads to feel complete. They need to wander, but not get lost.</p> <p>Favorite songs:</p> <p>"Sitting Still" (sometimes on our walk-in music at shows)<br />"Laughing"<br />"Talk About the Passion"<br />"Moral Kiosk"<br />"Radio Free Europe"</p> <p>(This list is not truly fair, since I've claimed other songs as my favorite before.)</p> <p>Coolest moments on the album:</p> <p>The first time "Sitting Still" builds and then goes to the second verse instead of the chorus.<br /> The first chorus on "Shaking Through."<br /> The strange noises the top of "Radio Free Europe."<br /> The French lyrics in "Talk About the Passion."</p> <p>Since that day in the hospital bed, I've continued to follow R.E.M., signed up for their fan club, bought their albums, and listened to them over and over. I am grateful for their ability to define and redefine (to me) the role of the modern Southern recording artist and songwriter. They are proud of where they're from -- as am I -- and their example is one that I try to follow every time I pull out my pencil or my guitar. They are from the country, the red clay, the kudzu, the small town, the edge where music grows on the other side of that field in the distance, past that fence you see.</p> <p>This is the album I try to give to people first if they do not own an R.E.M. album. Also, I recommend the <a href="http://www.33third.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">33 1/3 book</a> about <em>Murmur</em> as a listening companion for new and old fans alike.</p> <p><strong>Now: In Day Off Record Club fashion, take a listen, all the way through.</strong></p> <p>Tell me what you like. Which songs or moments stand out to you, and why?</p> <p>How does this album make you feel?</p> <p>If you already know this album, do you remember when or where you first heard it?</p> <p>Also, If you are a superfan, did anyone go see Don Dixon at the Attic this spring? If so, was it awesome?</p> <p>Also, when you listen to <a href="http://decemberists.com/albums/the-king-is-dead/" target="_blank">the new Decemberists album</a>, do you recognize any sounds from this album?</p> <p>We will discuss</p> <p>- Kristian</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37021<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/15/medium.jidip9y3u3bo.jpg" /><br /><p>We headlined the first-ever Rapids Jam in Roanoke Rapids, NC today, and loved our afternoon of frolicking in the fields! There was a ferris wheel and a leather shop where you could get belts made with your name on them and a giant soft-serve ice cream cone and lots of fried food and, of course, kettle corn...</p> <p>And then the sun went down and it was time to rock! Nothing like a festival crowd complete with light-up bunny ears to make you feel like summer is finally here. The dads in the crowd got a special shout-out during "Baby Girl" (happy Father's Day this weekend!), and as we grooved into the North Carolina night, there was no place on earth we would rather be.</p> <p>Were you here with us at Rapids Jam tonight? (Don't worry if you weren't -- we'll post a Fair and Festival Report video soon!) The comments are open... tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:10:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37011<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/12/medium.7gmk2t9c6878.jpg" /><br /><p>Country roads... took us home... to the place... we belong...</p> <p>West Virginia, you were a terrific part of the Incredible Machine tonight! We were touched to see so many of you waving <a href="http://sugarland.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=41748_42549&pc=BGAMLR17" target="_blank">LOVE flags</a>, the blue glowsticks were a nice touch (disco party!), and we love any show where there are adorable children AND adorable grandparents dancing in the aisles. Hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of "Every Girl Like Me" -- that was a first -- and that hearing our songs live made them that much more special for you.</p> <p>Special for US: Tonight was the start of our summer touring with <a href="http://www.sarabmusic.com/us/home" target="_blank">Sara Bareilles</a>! If you're coming to see us later in the year and you don't already know her stuff, go <a href="http://www.sarabmusic.com/us/discography" target="_blank">buy an album or download some tunes</a>... and then get ready to be blown away. We're so thrilled to have her on board.</p> <p>Were you in Charleston with us this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the forum are aching for a concert report -- it's been a while! -- so get out there and tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:15:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36911<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/14/medium.1554es97bpf0.jpg" /><br /><p><em>From the pen of Kristian...</em></p> <p>Today, along with the incense burning on the porch, and pancakes for breakfast, and the sweet smell of a day off, I am starting something that I have been meaning to start for a while: Day Off Record Club.</p> <p>It consists of me scouring through my collection of vinyl and discovering (or rediscovering) music in its complete album form. Scratches, record sleeve, liner notes, album cover front and back, side one, side two... all of it. I want to get lost again in music.</p> <p>This idea started on Saturdays when I would show my kids what a vinyl album was and let them pick one to put on the record player. We would listen and they would dance or draw or color while I drank coffee. They started asking questions about the music and looking at the record covers. They got interested in what they could hold in their hand.</p> <p>Music can change my day, and my days off are always like unwritten pages of a story. I found this old comic strip online that sums up how I feel:</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/DORCcomic.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p>Here's how Day Off Record Club is going to work:</p> <p>I will choose a record, any record, from my stash or from the store -- something that matters to me. I'll listen to it, and write a blog post telling you <em>why</em> it matters. At the end of the post, I'll write some questions or things to think about... and then leave it open to you.</p> <p>Important rule: During Day Off Record Club, we listen all the way through, no matter what -- no skipping allowed -- and just let the music play and help teach us, remind us, or show us something new. You can go back later and wear out your favorite songs, but at least once, you must listen top to tail.</p> <p>If you don't have the record we're playing, go and buy it, or borrow, or download, or seek out these albums on the interwebs and join in. There truly are many many ways to find music now, so don't be shy -- and I'll try and make links or tracks available when I can.</p> <p>Once you've listened, use the comments or the Day Off Record Club Twitter feed (<a href="https://twitter.com/#!/DayOffRecords" target="_blank">@DayOffRecords</a>) to tell me what you liked or didn't like. Discuss it like a book club. And maybe down the road we'll find a way to all listen to the same record at the same time.</p> <p>Stay tuned. Every so often, when a day off happens, I will be here listening and writing and sharing with you. Who knows? You might end up finding something you never knew you loved.</p> <p>- Kristian</p> <p><em>Day Off Record Club has launched! Click here to discuss our first selection: <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37021" target="_blank">R.E.M.'s</a></em><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/37021" target="_blank"> Murmur</a>.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:05:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36761<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/04/medium.5l277u0wi20a.jpg" /><br /><p>During last night's <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36221" target="_blank">CMT Music Awards</a>, we were so glad to share "Stand Up" as a tribute to the victims of the recent tornadoes in Joplin, Tuscaloosa, and across America.(<a href="http://www.cmt.com/videos/misc/662100/2011-cmt-music-awards-stand-up.jhtml" target="_blank">Watch our performance here!</a>)</p> <p>But the real honor came thanks to the special guests who joined us on stage:Eric and Amy Gilbert lost everything when the tornado hit Joplin, and their two daughters -- Tiffani, 18, and Lexi ("Lou"), 8 -- went to stay with relatives as the cleanup began. The family reunited for the first time in weeks right before joining us at the CMT Awards in Nashville, where Tiffani and Lou served as our "LOVE" flagbearers for the night. (You can read their story <a href="http://www.billboard.com/news/sugarland-reunites-tornado-affected-joplin-1005221432.story#/news/sugarland-reunites-tornado-affected-joplin-1005221432.story" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1665403/sugarland-reuniting-missouri-family-at-cmt-music-awards.jhtml" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p> <p>We sat down with the Gilberts -- a.k.a. the "Core Four" -- right after the awards ceremony, where they were recovering from an emotional night, filled with a lot of hugs, a lot of tears, and a lot of Joplin pride.</p> <p><strong>How did it feel to finally come together as a family after so much time?</strong></p> <p>Amy: Besides the last two days, weve spent three hours with the kids in the last 15 days. And were a very, very closeknit family.</p> <p>Eric: Tell her our nickname.</p> <p>A: The Core Four. Thats what we call ourselves.</p> <p>E: Were the four that holds the whole world together. We truly believe that.</p> <p><strong>Did you reunite at the airport?</strong></p> <p>E: Actually, we met at Dennys. I thought Lou was going to jump out of the car while it was moving.</p> <p>A: We were going down the highway, and I was in the front and she was in the back, and she had her hands on her eyes, and I said, "Whats wrong?" And she said, "Mommy, I missed you."</p> <p>Lou: And that Sugarland song was playing. Stand Up.</p> <p><strong>How did it feel to see your folks?</strong></p> <p>Tiffani: It was fantastic. Honestly, its been such an emotional time, but being able to see them was just really cool.</p> <p>E: I didnt think you liked me that much.</p> <p>T: I love you, Dad.</p> <p><strong>Were you nervous to carry the flag on television?</strong></p> <p>T: Uh, yeah. Just a little bit.</p> <p><strong>Were you nervous, Lou?</strong></p> <p>L: [shakes head]</p> <p>E: Lous pretty even-keeled.</p> <p>A: Shes the outgoing one.</p> <p>L: Im the actor, technically. I was not nervous.</p> <p><strong>What did it look like from the stage with all those "LOVE" flags flying in the audience?</strong></p> <p>L: Spray paint, and snow.</p> <p><strong>Whats it going to be like to go home?</strong></p> <p>E: That is not our home anymore. The little old lady who lives across the street, her name is Annie. She knew Amy when Amy was in the belly, and she lived across the street from Amys grandparents forever. And when her house got hit, after I got my kids safe, I went and got her. I knew she couldnt get out. So we brought her over, and her family came and got her. But Saturday after the storm, she came pulling up and I saw her, and gave her a hug. I love this woman. And Amy came down and gave her some hugs, and she asked us what we were going to do. And we told her we had already purchased a house, somewhere else. Its close, but its down the road. And she goes, s what I wanted to know. If youre not going to be across the street from me, Im not rebuilding.</p> <p><strong>Whats the message that you have taken away from this experience that you want to spread to the world?</strong></p> <p>A: It just starts with one person. One person. If we all get together, we can do something. Its important to give back to your communities. Our community is broken right now, so were going to rebuild. And were going to be better.</p> <p>E: I call it bent. Were not broken.</p> <p>A: Were bent.</p> <p>E: Its going to be a long process, but I truly feel that Joplins going to be a better place, just because of the brotherhood.</p> <p>A: Its a good place.</p> <p>E: And when you hear the sirens? Take cover. And when you take cover, put shoes on.</p> <p>T: Not flip-flops.</p> <p><em>If you'd like to help out the victims of the Tuscaloosa and Joplin storms, as well as Americans from across the country affected by the recent weather, you can pick up your copy of <a href="http://bit.ly/SLTornadoRelief" target="_blank">"Stand Up for Tornado Relief,"</a> our collaboration with Little Big Town, by visiting iTunes <a href="http://bit.ly/SLTornadoRelief" target="_blank">here.</a> Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.</em></p> <p><em>You may also contribute by visiting <a href="http://www.redcross.org" target="_blank">www.redcross.org</a>, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.</em></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Getty Images</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36321<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/02/medium.4h1792t7gjq9.jpg" /><br /><p> <p>The<a href="http://www.cmt.com" target="_blank">2011 CMT Music Awards</a>were live from Nashville tonight, and we took home Duo Video of the Year, thanks to you: The Best Fans in the World!</p> <p>But wait there's more: We performed "Stand Up" in honor of tornado victims, with special guests the Gilbert Family from Joplin, MO.<a href="http://bit.ly/km2ogj" target="_blank">Don't miss their story</a>. We'll have an exclusive interview with the family here tomorrow, and don't forget: You can still <a href="http://bit.ly/SLTornadoRelief" target="_blank">get your copy of "Stand Up for Tornado Relief,"</a> our collaboration with Little Big Town. Proceeds go to the Red Cross to help families just like the Gilberts recover.</p> </p> <p>If you missed our performance tonight, you can<a href="http://www.cmt.com/videos/misc/662100/2011-cmt-music-awards-stand-up.jhtml" target="_blank">watch it on CMT.com right now</a>!And one more time: THANK YOU. We couldn't have won tonight without YOU, and we never take you for granted. Sugarfans, you're the greatest!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:30:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36221<p>Each night of the Incredible Machine Tour, we proudly create and fly a "LOVE" flag at the beginning of the encore.</p> <p>We used the same image to anchor our <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35312" target="_blank">"Stand Up for Tornado Relief"</a> video, which raises money for victims of this spring's terrible storms. (<a href="http://bit.ly/SLTornadoRelief" target="_blank">Get your copy here!</a>)</p> <p>And in breaking news, we'll fly the "LOVE" flag proudly on the <a href="http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/" target="_blank">2011 CMT Music Awards</a>this Wednesday, June 8 at 8pm ET, when we perform "Stand Up" live.</p> <p>But what's the story behind this symbol? Jennifer and Kristian explain in this exclusive Sugarland TV video.</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EtdO0cl-fI4?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EtdO0cl-fI4?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:55:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35941<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/03/medium.wv4h8lh7b1g9.jpg" /><br /><p>It was great to spend a Monday with you, Billings, under your wide open skies; to go for a run alongside your river and gaze up at your green hills (buttes?) and look at your smiling faces in the crowd tonight. We loved this chance to find our way to a distant part of America and rock out in God's country. This show was a late addition to the Incredible Machine Tour, and we're so glad it was. Thanks for welcoming us!</p> <p>Were you in Billings with us this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the forum can't wait to hear about it. Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/36031<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/09/medium.7ap8487z4370.jpg" /><br /><p>As the nation's heart reaches out to the tornado victims in Tuscaloosa, AL and Joplin, MO, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have released a live version of their anthem <a href="http://bit.ly/SugarlandTornadoRelief" target="_blank">"Stand Up"</a>as a fundraiser for those whose lives have been affected by the devastating storms of this spring.</p> <p>Jennifer and Kristian have decided to use music to inspire and bring relief. During their Incredible Machine Tour stop in Chicago on May 6, Sugarland invited touring partners Little Big Town on stage to join them for "Stand Up," the show's traditional encore. With all six vocalists lifting that song's motivational lyrics to new heights -- and hundreds of audience members waving "LOVE" flags in support -- the result is an unforgettable collaboration with a powerful message of hope.</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3SDYZ1DQtL4?version=3&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="340" width="560" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3SDYZ1DQtL4?version=3&hl=en_US"></embed> </object> </p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/SugarlandTornadoRelief" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/SugarlandTornadoRelief" target="_blank">"Stand Up For Tornado Relief"</a> is available exclusively on iTunes as both an audio track and a high-definition performance video directed by Sugarland documentarian Valarie Allyn Bienas. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross for tornado relief in Alabama, as well as to aid the more recently-affected residents of Joplin, MO.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/SugarlandTornadoRelief" target="_blank">Get your copy here</a>,then spread the news and share the love. Pass this blog post on, and be a part of bringing relief to those who right now need it most. Every click, every Facebook share, every tweet helps. Thank you for your support of this most worthy cause!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 31 May 2011 09:30:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35312<p>This weekend, Sugarland played the second-annual <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35232" target="_blank">Bayou Country Superfest</a> in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Fair and Festival Report has your inside scoop! Our guest correspondent is Sugarland bassist and Louisiana native Annie Clements, who went behind the scenes with BCS director Quint Davis to talk about the stadium show and her family connection to the day's events.</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mqS1nP9t51I?fs=1&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mqS1nP9t51I?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p>The Sugarland Action News Team will be bringing you Fair and Festival Reports all summer long, right here on Sugarlandmusic.com. Don't miss a beat!</p> <p><strong>More Fair and Festival Reports</strong><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/26383" target="_blank"><strong>2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 30 May 2011 08:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35242<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/01/medium.ljkqu8oqxfa4.jpg" /><br /><p>STADIUM SHOW ALERT! The second-annual Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's Tiger Stadium was our host this evening, and fun was most certainly had in the sun --by the people on the perpetually-sunny side of the stadium, who earned our undying respect by boiling like crawfish all day and still being ready for a dance party during the "Everyday America" remix. (Oh yeah, we saw you loving that "9 to 5.")</p> <p>We shared a bill tonight with Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, and many more, including a host of musicians who played the Fan Fair in the parking lot before the gates of the stadium opened. Nice job with the tailgating btw, LSU fans! Never seen so many RVs with big-screen televisions and barbecues actually BUILT IN. That's hardcore.</p> <p>We'll have a Fair & Festival Report video for you tomorrow with the highlights of the day -- this week, it'll be hosted by our own Annie Clements, a Louisiana native who sat in alongside her father before taking the Sugarland stage. Stay tuned for that, won't you?</p> <p>And yes, there was another great night of the Incredible Machine Tour -- note the<a href="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/bayousetlist.jpg" target="_blank">slightly-tweaked set list</a> -- that started with the LSU Fight Song and featured Jennifer and Kristian dancing down the familiar runway of Kenny Chesney's set (he plays tomorrow) into the crowd to get up close and personal with the fans. Maybe a little too personal: At one point, Jennifer noticed a male fan waving a giant plastic stud, er, horse, and ended up accepting a pink gumball-machine engagement ring from him in return. "You're gonna need a lot of therapy," she told the lucky (?) gentleman in response to the proposal. Didn't we tell you dreams come true in Sugarland? (Okay, yes, the whole thing was a big joke, and they're not really engaged, don't stress out... but it was that kind of party here on the Bayou.)</p> <p>Were you a part of our 41,000-strong crowd tonight? The comments are open... come tell us about your trip to Bayou Country Superfest!!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 28 May 2011 20:10:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35232<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/15/medium.78s2f2yt321s.jpg" /><br /><p>We're still deep in the heart of Texas, and tonight's show was one to remember... just like the Alamo! (See what we did there?)</p> <p>It was our last night on tour with Little Big Town and Matt Nathanson, and the pranks were flying:Matt scored about a dozen new band members during "Don't Stop Believin'" (including Annie Clements on... the accordion?), LBT enjoyed a visit from Wonder "Thad Beatty" Woman and Matt "Princess Leia" Nathanson, Karen and Kimberly gave our "Everyday America" remix a little Stevie Nicks drive-by and stayed to shake their way through "Bootylicious"... and then there was tonight's extra-large flag kid. He seemed a little too tall to actually be a kid, but who are we to deny the dreams of LBT's guitar tech? (PS: Have video of any of this? Put it on YouTube and post a link in the comments!)</p> <p>There was music, too, including maybe the cutest Baby Girl yet on the jumbotron, and a reprise of last night's Queen cover that ended with our heroes arm in arm on stage. We're gonna miss these people... and at the same time, we're excited to start our summer with Sara Bareilles. What will that bring? Stay tuned!</p> <p>But enough from us -- it's your turn. If you were out here with us this evening, San Antonio, write up a concert report and leave it in the comments. We want to hear about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas / Photo Asst: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 27 May 2011 21:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35222<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/07/medium.1lyj17mz745k.jpg" /><br /><p>We're back in the great state (country?) of Texas, and although we tried to bring you rain from the Northeast, we hope you'll settle for just a night of rock. It's our last weekend on the road with Matt Nathanson and Little Big Town, so we threw in a brand new encore, literally learned this afternoon in a locker room. We should have video for everybody at home soon, but meanwhile, Lubbock, whaddaya say: Can anybody find us somebody to love?</p> <p>After spending the day in the red and black confines of the Texas Tech arena, we're pretty much honorary Red Raiders now, but we wanna hear from all the REAL Red Raiders out there: Were you at the show this evening? Use the comments and tell us about your night!!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 26 May 2011 20:25:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/35122<p><a href="http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/video-of-the-year/" target="_blank">VOTE NOW HERE</a></p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ar1ivw1AucI?fs=1&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ar1ivw1AucI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p><a href="http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/video-of-the-year/" target="_blank">VOTE NOW</a><a href="http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/video-of-the-year/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/video-of-the-year/" target="_blank"></a><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 25 May 2011 11:35:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34953<p>May 21, 2011. It was supposed to be the Rapture. It wasn't. But we were ready, just in case...</p> <p> <object width="540" height="360"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9eqbcFHTtok?fs=1&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9eqbcFHTtok?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="540" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 22 May 2011 19:55:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34713<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/08/medium.o63m34534u1j.jpg" /><br /><p>Maybe it was the wine festival on the grounds before the show, but there seemed to be an extra-merry vibe in the air of Merriweather Post Pavilion tonight, don't you think? Thousands of you lined up before the doors with your blankets and lawn chairs and kids and cowboy hats, and it felt like we were all part of one big post-Not-Rapture party celebrating how awesome it was to be together and alive and listening to music and dancing outside under a perfect Maryland sky.</p> <p>Actually, if it was just the wine, we don't want to know.</p> <p>Were you here? The comments are open... tell us about your night as part of the Incredible Machine!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 22 May 2011 19:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34723<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/07/medium.6yvx1p7e4ik9.jpg" /><br /><p>It's the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine...</p> <p>The alleged Rapture was a big bust, but tonight's Jersey crowd was just the opposite! Hope you liked our encore R.E.M. cover with Matt Nathanson and Little Big Town -- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eqbcFHTtok" target="_blank">watch the video here!</a> -- and hope we sent you out into this still-spinning world with a song in your heart. It was a hilarious day here at PNC Bank Arts Center (did you see <a href="http://twitpic.com/50qtbk" target="_blank">our dinner menu</a>?), and we're so thankful to everyone who chose to spend it here with us. Right? RIGHT.</p> <p>Were you in the Holmdel audience this evening? The comments are open, and we can't wait to hear YOUR story about being part of the Incredible Machine on this rapturous night. Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 21 May 2011 20:10:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34693<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/07/medium.14pofeptj15k.jpg" /><br /><p>So there's this rumor afoot that today is all we have left, and the world is ending tomorrow. If it WAS our last night -- and we're not saying we believe this rumor -- we're glad we got to spend it with you, Boston. On a cool crisp night under skies that threatened but never quite rained, we loved looking up the steep lawn of the Comcast Center and seeing all your smiling faces (and Sox caps). Something about the shape of this amphitheater made your voices flow back at us even louder than usual, and you sounded GREAT.</p> <p>Were you in Mansfield with us this evening? The comments are open, and, as always, the folks at home want to read your concert report. Tell us about your night! PS: Go Bruins!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 20 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34663<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/13/medium.q3l5mc624od0.jpg" /><br /><p>Two weeks ago, we asked our fans to <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/33323" target="_blank">help us celebrate the 40th birthday of our friends at CMA Music Festival</a> by designing Sugarland-themed birthday cards and posting them on our Facebook wall... and wow, did you guys deliver!We got over a hundred different birthday greetings -- hand-drawn, computer-generated, pop-up, jumbo-sized, written on body parts, you name it -- and they were all absolutely perfect in their own way.</p> <p>But we had to pick four winners, each of whom will receive a pair of 4-day passes to the 2011 CMA Music Fest in Nashville, TN, as well as a copy of <em>The Incredible Machine</em>signed by Jennifer and Kristian.</p> <p>Without further ado, the winners of our CMA 40th Birthday Celebration Contest are...</p> <p>(Deep breath. This was hard.)</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1799199055845type=1" target="_blank">Tammy Bickimer</a>, whose card blew our minds. Check it out and be amazed:</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/bickimer.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100223305685461type=1" target="_blank">Cristine Busser and Jessica Chester</a>, for this gorgeous scrapbooked steampunk card with adorable Jennifer and Kristian caricatures:</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/busser.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2062187196748type=1" target="_blank">Alison Lynn Oakley</a>, whose 3-D card opened with a key to show off a pop-up party hosted by J&K:</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/oakley.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p>And <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2054105113420type=1" target="_blank">Alison Sunter Marsh</a>, who used watercolors and Sugarland song titles to paint an adorable faux postcard:</p> <p><img src="http://ftp.groundctrlftp.com/sunter.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p>Congrats to these ladies... and to EVERYONE who submitted, your creativity was inspiring! We'll do more contests like this in the future, so keep those art supplies handy...</p> <p>See you June 9-12 in Nashville... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CMA FEST!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Wed, 18 May 2011 12:30:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34483<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/01/medium.awnhc74idj11.jpg" /><br /><p><em>From the pen of Jennifer Nettles...</em></p> <p>Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of year again: I've collected some of my favorite prizes from throughout the last year and sent them out to loved ones in the form of My Favorite Things Basket 2011!</p> <p>This is a tradition. (For those of you interested, <a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/15521" target="_blank">check out the blog from last year's basket</a>). I love sending these out after the New Year because no one is expecting a prize in the mail at that time, so it's even more exciting. This year, I've been so busy -- well, they've turned into Favorite Things Easter Baskets.</p> <p>This is my way to keep in touch and say, "I'm thinking of you," that isn't a yearly Christmas card. I confess, I don't send out Christmas cards. Though I <em>love</em> receiving them, I just don't get into the tradition, personally. It seems like one of those things that once you start, it's hard to stop without worrying people, or pissing them off. That's a lot of pressure.I don't really do the "look what I've been up to" yearly letter either. When your work schedule is listed on the world wide web or on television, well, it gets a little redundant and I'd hate to bore.I think if I had kids I might send one of the cards made out of pictures. That's always fun, right?! You get to see how everyone has grown. I especially like those.But I digress...</p> <p>Me, I send little baskets of joy along with a little note explaining the items each contains.This year's Easter Baskets contained......drum roll please......</p> <p><em><strong>Breathing on Your Own</strong></em><strong>, compiled by Richard Kehl</strong></p> <p>This is a collection of beautiful and delicious quotesthat touch on a myriad of topics, some by well-known people, some by very obscure folk. I guarantee that you will find an appropriate morsel of beauty for almost any situation you can imagine -- and some for situations you would never even consider! This book was given to me as a gift, and I want to share it.</p> <p><strong> Chocolate Tiles by Poco Dolce</strong></p> <p>My friend turned me on to this chocolate out of San Francisco, and I am changed! Like the name implies in Italian, "Poco Dolce" is just a little sweet treat that is perfect for the chocoholic in your life. I personally like the bittersweet chocolate sea salt tiles. Get into it. Trust me. [<a href="http://www.pocodolce.com" target="_blank">www.pocodolce.com</a>]<br /> <br /><strong> Personalized note cards by Emily Brown</strong></p> <p>My old neighbor (not old as in "aged," but old as in "no longer my neighbor") gave me these as a little birthday prize and I love them. They make me feel official. They are simple and sophisticated, like little pieces of modern art to send in the mail. [<a href="http://www.emilybrowndesigns.com" target="_blank">www.emilybrowndesigns.com</a>]<br /> <br /><strong> Dirty Nekkid Man Coffee</strong></p> <p>This one seems to be a recurrent hit. It is from my fave Atlanta coffee shop and is named for the method they use to brew it. (Something about leaving the hulls on, which is not nearly is fun as the definition I had made up in my imagination). It is wonderfully bold and fragrant, which is, of course, how we all enjoy our nekkid men, I mean, coffee. [<a href="http://www.dirtynekkidcoffee.com" target="_blank">www.dirtynekkidcoffee.com</a>]</p> <p>- Jennifer</p> <p><em>What would you put in YOUR Favorite Things Basket for 2011? Tell us in the comments!</em></p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Tue, 17 May 2011 07:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34343<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/02/medium.v2q8s95sif09.jpg" /><br /><p>Dear the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area: You guys are troopers. It's been raining all freaking night, but you never stopped singing, dancing, and cheering. We'll keep this short and sweet, cause we know you probably just want a hot shower and a warm bed: You rule.</p> <p>Were you here at the First Niagara Pavilion with us this evening? The comments are open, and don't forget the forum, folks: Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sun, 15 May 2011 19:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34273<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/09/medium.811p2kchb1kb.jpg" /><br /><p>There were geese on the empty lawn during soundcheck today, which was kinda cool... but then when we walked out and saw the thousands and thousands of you who showed up in your ponchos ready to party -- rain or shine -- we remembered just how lucky we are to have this INCREDIBLE life. Whether you're Team Jersey or Team Philly, Camden, you are fearless, and we love ya. Thank you!</p> <p>Were you dancing between the raindrops with us this evening? The comments are open, and your friends in the forum can't wait to hear your concert report. Tell us about your night! (And then get inside where it's warm, goodness gracious!)</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 14 May 2011 19:50:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34253<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/05/13/medium.pwkhu96z279z.jpg" /><br /><p>The rumors are true... Cleveland DOES rock! We think the fan in the front with that "Believe" sign had it right: We BELIEVED that there would be no rain, and we made it all the way through a terrific Incredible Machine tour stop without a drop. We even scored a little glimpse of hazy moon during "Stay" to add some romance to the couples swaying on the lawn.</p> <p>Speaking of lawns: Hey, that was our first outdoor show of the year! Gracious, has summer finally reached us? Bonus credit to the Blossom Music Center for a shell that matched our set -- you've got a little steampunk in ya, Blossom!</p> <p>Were you with us for our spring into summer this evening, Cleveland? The comments are open, and your friends in <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/forum/live" target="_blank">the forum</a> are waiting to read your concert report... Tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Andrea Anderson</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 13 May 2011 19:55:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34223<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/11/medium.b3uejhs1fa6g.jpg" /><br /><p><em>J<a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/31353" target="_blank">ennifer's CharityBuzz auction</a> benefiting <a href="http://www.atticcommunityplayground.org" target="_blank">Attic Community Playground</a> closed yesterday,</em><em>and thanks to the generosity of our amazing fans, we raised over $50,000 for music education! From the pen of Ms. Nettles...</em></p> <p>Thank You!!! Thank you to all the wonderful artists and friends who donated tickets and passes to the ACP online auction. Thank you as well to all the fans who bid.</p> <p>Through the funds that were raised, ACP will be able to begin to take grant applications this fall. Grants will be awarded to schools and music programs that are in need of funds to support their maintenance and growth!</p> <p>Because of your generosity kids will get to learn, experience, and celebrate music. Your donations are also allowing students an opportunity to explore their excitement and passion for music. This exploration can offer much-needed self-expression, foster creativity, facilitate their brain development in the areas of math and language, or even inspire a career. (Not to mention allow them to have fun!)</p> <p>If you know of any music program that could use a boost, get online at <a href="http://www.atticcommunityplayground.org " target="_blank">www.atticcommunityplayground.org</a> and inquire about the grant application process. A thousand thanks again to all who donated and bid. Your karma will be greatly enriched!!</p> <p>- Jennifer</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:45:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/34013<p>This week, the Incredible Machine Tour took up the flag of tornado relief in Alabama. Go behind the scenes of our new collaboration with Little Big Town here, and stay tuned for news on how you can contribute to our efforts...</p> <p> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLKCu-5ulPU?fs=1&hl=en_US" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLKCu-5ulPU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> </object> </p> <p>We're so excited to share this project with you, and we're so thankful to the Sugarpits in Chicago and Minneapolis who helped us out. More news soon. Meanwhile, please give what you can by visiting <a href="http://www.redcross.org" target="_blank">redcross.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store " target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em>Video Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Mon, 09 May 2011 13:40:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/33783<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/15/medium.zt8f1hz05271.jpg" /><br /><p>When we woke up this morning, our buses were parked across the street from the legendary <a href="http://first-avenue.com/" target="_blank">First Avenue</a>, the club where Prince set<em>Purple Rain</em>, and whose walls boast the names of the unforgettable bands that sprung from this incredible music city, like the Replacements, Hsker D, and the Jayhawks.</p> <p></p><p>With their spirit (and that of the Purple One) fueling us, we headed onto the Target Center stage to rock a sold-out Minneapolis crowd, and we got rocked right back! As Jennifer put it, you might go to the zoo to watch the monkeys... but the monkeys are watching you, too. (To the dude in the white shirt getting funky between sections 112 and 113, we believe this phrase especially applies.)</p> <p>But you tell us, Minneapolis: how was your night? If you were here for our Mother's Day show -- "Baby Girl" was extra special today, don't you think? -- we want to hear your concert report. The comments are open, or you can tell your story <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/forum/live" target="_blank">in our forum</a>. Callin'!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store" target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas/Photo Asst: Andrea Anderson</em></p> <p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Sat, 07 May 2011 21:05:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/33723<br /><img src="http://sugarlandmusic.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/11/medium.som27sye4u26.jpg" /><br /><p>Chicago, there just aren't words. You were a sold-out crowd, but more importantly, you were crazy fun. You taught us new line dances in the pit. You sang so loud during "Stay" that the walls were shaking. And youhelped us get our project for Alabama underway with amazing generosity (more info on that soon). Only one word can describe tonight's show: <em>Awesomesauce</em>.</p> <p></p><p>Were you in the Windy City with us this evening? Don't forget to post your #Sugarpics on Twitter! Meanwhile, the comments are open, and your fellow fans are waiting to hear your show report <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/forum/live" target="_blank">in the forum</a> -- tell us about your night!</p> <p><strong>Helpful Sugarlinks!<br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/events">2011 Incredible Machine Tour: On sale now!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/20281" target="_blank">Check out our 2011 Incredible Machine Tour dates</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/releases/the_incredible_machine_deluxe" target="_blank">Order The Incredible Machine today!</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/news/12824" target="_blank">Your complete guide to The Incredible Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/store" target="_blank">Join our Sugarpass fan club</a><br /><a href="http://sugarland.groundctrl.net/signmeup" target="_blank">Sign up for our mailing list</a><br /><a href="http://sugarlandmusic.com/forum" target="_blank">Talk about it in our forum</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/Sugarlandmusic" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sugarland" target="_blank">Join us on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-11449" target="_blank">Find us on Ping</a></strong></p> <p><em> Photo Credit: Valarie Allyn Bienas/Photo Asst: Andrea Anderson</em></p> <p>From <a href="http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/">www.sugarlandmusic.com</a></p>Fri, 06 May 2011 21:10:00 -0700http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/news/33693