Paisley: 'Hard to ignore' serious themes on new CD
By JOHN GEROME | AP Entertainment Writer | July 2, 2009
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As much as he enjoys singing about the double lives of computer geeks ("Online") and amorous country boys ("Ticks"), Brad Paisley says there's too much going on in the world to be too lighthearted on his new album, "American Saturday Night."
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'American Idol' finalists get ready to hit the road
By Peter Larsen | The Orange County Register | July 2, 2009

The Idol singers opened their rehearsal studio to a handful of reporters for a speed-dating-style round of interviews.

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A DJ before DJ-ing was cool
By Courtney Devores | Special to the Observer | July 2, 2009
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When Kanye West's former touring turntablist A-Trak began competing DJ-ing was still popularly considered a radio or wedding gig.

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Guitar slingers hit Charlotte

Texan rock trio ZZ Top is guesting on Aerosmith's “Guitar Hero Tour,” which stops at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Thursday. Both bands boast legendary guitarists – Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. In separate interviews, they spoke recently about gear, girls and the tour, among other things.

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