Hayden Panettiere ‘Keeping Fingers Crossed’ for a Future in Country Music
Is ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere using her role as the up-and-coming country music sensation Juliette Barnes as “practice” for her very own country music career? It seems likely.
“I recorded an album when I was younger, and I always said that if I was going to go back to music, I would do country,” the 23-year-old confides to US Weekly. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
Of course, filming scenes for ‘Nashville’ at historic country music institutions such as the Grand Ole Opry would be nerve-wracking for any performer, but Panettiere — a natural entertainer — has been up for the challenge. “It’s intense and intimidating and, at the same time, thrilling,” she admits. “Once I’m up on stage and comfortable, you can’t get me off.”
Though the actress and singer (that’s Panettiere’s own voice you hear each week on ‘Nashville’) is best known for her acting roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Guiding Light’ — as well as her more recent roles in the television movie ‘Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy’ and ‘Nashville’ — Panettiere is also an accomplished singer.
In 2008, she released the single ‘Wake Up Call.’ She contributed songs to ‘Disney Girlz Rock’ and ‘Ice Princess Soundtrack’ in 2005. In 2007, she also recorded music for ‘Cinderella III: A Twist In Time,’ ‘Disney Mania 5′ and ‘Disney Girlz Rock Vol. 2.’ Just last year, Panettiere contributed two songs, ‘Inseparable’ and ‘I Can Do It Alone,’ to the soundtrack for ‘Hoodwinked Too! (Hood vs. Evil).’
Between her experience on ‘Nashville’ and her previous singing and performing experience, we think this singer-actress is more than ready to launch her own country career.
11 Creative Graduation Caps We So Wish We Had
Are you a recent grad or waiting to walk across the stage soon? If so, then a huge congrats to you! But here's the real question-- have you decorated that cap yet? Or even thought about it?
Mt Vernon Loves Their Kitchen Canisters
May 25, 2013 12:40 PM I've been spending a lot of time driving to Mt. Vernon lately going to Expressway Chevrolet, Buick, GMC for their Memorial Day Celebration this weekend. On the drive, I noticed something I had never seen before...
The Freedom Train – Holiday World’s Last Original Ride Has Pulled Into the Station for the Last Time
May 25, 2013 8:00 AM Holiday World first opened it's gates on August 3rd, 1946 as Santa Claus Land. One of the original rides was the Freedom Train, whose engineer was none other than Santa himself. The Freedom Train, Holiday World's last remaining original ride has been officially retired and will run no more, which ends 66 years of faithful service for the little train that could.
New Social Networking Site For Dog Owners Asks ‘Where My Dogs At?’
May 25, 2013 4:00 AM Until about a year ago, I have always been a dog person. I never had a cat, EVER! But, when the VHS brought a little black kitten into our studio, I couldn't help but take her home. Now, I know not ALL of you have come over to the cat side or even straddle the cat/dog fence so for you dog lovers, I have found a an app that you LOVE!!
Will Indiana Ever Allow Sunday Beer Sales?
May 24, 2013 11:32 PM Sunday alcohol sales across the state of Indiana has been the subject of much controversy, mostly because liquor store owners want nothing to do with Sunday sales, and even more interesting than that, they do not want your local grocery store to be able to sell it either.
Men Say the New ‘Evolutionary Husband’ Samsung Ad Is Sexist and Wrong
May 24, 2013 8:00 PM There have a been a few controversial commercials lately, but a new ad from Samsung has men everywhere crying foul. Usually, when the term 'sexist' is used about an ad, it almost always involves women being offended in some way, but the new Samsung ad, called 'Evolutionary Husband' has men very angry about being portrayed as morons.
Kenny Chesney Brings Music to Alzheimer’s Patients
'Pirate Flag' singer Kenny Chesney is known for his big-hearted kindness, as portrayed by his generosity to Boston and his support of grieving Newton families. Now, he's helping 'spread the love' in another impacting way, teaming up with non-profit organization Music and Memory to help bring music to Alzheimer's disease and dementia patients.
B.U.L.L.I.E. Nation Rescue Is Helping The Animals Of Moore, Oklahoma
May 24, 2013 10:24 AM B.U.L.L.I.E. Nation Rescue and Pet Food Center are teaming up to help the animals and families affected by the tornado in Oklahoma. The shelters and rescues are overrun with extra animals to feed and care for. They will be having a Stuff the Truck event Saturday, May 25th from 10 to 4 at Pet Food Center’s North Evansville Location.
Darius Rucker on Racist Tweeter: ‘I Have to Expose This Idiot’
Darius Rucker is speaking out about the racist tweet that he recently received, calling the person who sent it an "idiot."
11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry
It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department.