COUNTRY QUICKIES: 1/2/13
~~ The Oak Ridge Boys sang their classic "Elvira" during a phone call to their ailing friend, former President George Herbert Walker Bush.
Former first lady Barbara Bush made the request of the Oaks, who were closely monitoring President Bush's health reports following his hospitalization in November.
Duane said in a statement, "He asked to hear 'Elvira,' so we sang that for him, and then we sang one verse of 'Amazing Grace.'"
The president's health has been improving over the last few days. He has been moved out of intensive care at Methodist Hospital in Houston, and was in good spirits when the Oaks called.
~~Zillow has released their list of most desirable celebrity neighbors, and topping the list is country couple, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. Over 10% of the vote was given to the sweethearts.
Tying for no. 2 on the list of best neighbors is Taylor Swift and Reese Witherspoon.
~~ Taylor Swift has been named the No. 1 "celeb gone good" for 2012 on DoSomething.org's most charitable stars of the year list. Taylor donated a whopping $4 million to the Country Hall of Fame museum and she was also the youngest person to receive the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Center for her charitable efforts.
Miley Cyrus, Channing Tatum, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber round out the Top 5 Most Charitable Celeb's for 2012.
~~Jason Aldean is scheduled to perform live at the People's Choice Awards 2013, from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, next Wednesday, Jan. 9 (9 p.m.), on CBS.
Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys were also announced as performers.
Jason has been nominated for Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Male Artist.
~~Emmylou Harris could be in a bit of trouble. The Los Angeles DA is contemplating charges against the singer for hit and run.
The alleged accident occurred on October 1st when Emmylou's rental car grazed another on the 405 but didn't stop to exchange information.
Emmylou's rep says it was a "minor traffic accident," adding "she unintentionally rubbed bumpers with another vehicle."
The rep says Emmylou didn't realize the cars made contact so she took off.
The rep calls it a "garden-variety accident that happens everyday on the 405," and Emmylou has turned the matter over to her insurance company.
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~~ Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines has completed her first solo album. She tweeted the news, writing, "Happy Natalie Maines Finished Her Album Day everybody!"
The project, which is titled "Mother", is expected out on May 7, 2013.
Meantime, the Dixie Chicks will replace Lady Antebellum in the lineup for the 2013 Craven Country Jamboree (Hillary Scott is pregnant). The festival takes place July 11-14 in Craven, Canada, with the Chicks headlining on July 13.
