When The Super Bowl Meets Music It’s Not Pretty
February 4, 2012 10:00 AM Sometimes when someone is a good singer, people ask them if they’d like to be an actor. That doesn’t always spell box office gold. Even less often, does success in music come following success in sports. I don’t know why anyone would even assume a star quarterback could carry a tune, but it has happened, much to the chagrin of my ears, more times than I’d like to admit.Enjoy these examples of Super Bowl heroes that turned into music zeros with their vocal performances.
1. Deion Sanders is not ‘Money’
‘Prime Time’ Deion Sanders was already multi-talented playing baseball and football. He won the Super Bowl with both Dallas and San Francisco, but when he broke into R&B music with “Must Be The Money,” let’s just say the Grammy Awards weren’t anxious to name Sanders the MVP.
2. All The Mannings belt it out
Peyton and Eli Manning are now Super Bowl veterans with the rings to prove it. Eli may get another ring come Sunday, and with Peyton cleared to play again, he may claim more rings before he’s completely done. All that being said, if the Manning boys should decide to get into music full time, their careers might turn out more like their father Archie’s football career: losing season after losing season. Watch as Archie joins his boys for this karaoke rendition of David Allan Coe’s “You Never Even Called Me By My Name.”
3. Troy Aikman ‘sings’ with Waylon
Not sure what the great Waylon Jennings was thinking having Cowboys’ Super Bowl winning QB sing with him. I’m sure it had more to do with Dallas pride, then melodic structure and harmonies. Either way, Aikman has moved on to the broadcast booth. Let’s just say his duets with Joe Buck are far better than this tribute to Cowboys’ football.
4. Bradshaw ‘Steels’ Country Music
There is no doubt that 4-time Super Bowl champion, Terry Bradshaw has charisma. I have no problem with him hosting pre-game shows and telling jokes. I don’t even have a huge problem with Bradshaw being in movies, as long as he doesn’t do any more scenes with a bare backside. He’s a funny guy, but singing country music just didn’t work out and I’m thankful for that.
5. Why Ditka can’t coach baseball
Mike Ditka lead the powerful 1985 Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl title, but he couldn’t lead his voice to the correct key if he tried for years. While Ditka is seen as somewhat of a god in Chicago, even Cubs fans had to cover their ears in terror as Mike took them out to the old ball game.
So here’s a tip, to all the players in this year’s big game, “Stick to football and NEVER try and sing!” This of course doesn’t apply to Ditka’s championship team though. These guys can sing this one as long as they want, because this is pure magic. I give you the Super Bowl Shuffle!
‘Sad Cat Diary’ Offers Hilarious Insight Into the Mind of a Cat
May 19, 2013 4:00 AM As, you know, Jon refers to me as 'The Cat Lady' on the air. Just because I adopted my first cat a year ago and have since acquired 7 more, doesn't make me a cat lady. Or does it??? ;-) Ok, I know it would appear that I, if I'm not the cat lady NOW, I am well on my way. In the past year, I have become very in tune with cats and all of their personalities. Maybe that's why I love them so much and they, in turn, are drawn to me. lol
I found a video that gives a little insight to the mind of the sad cat (which is only ONE of their many personalities) Watch, learn and laugh!! It's seriously, hilarious!
Annual Book Sale at Willard Library Set for June 1st
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‘Koalaing’ Could Be the Cutest Web Photo Trend Yet
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Chris Young Doesn’t Feel Pressure When It Comes to Fourth Album
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Remember When George Strait Went to Prison?
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Dierks Bentley Says Third Baby Was ‘Kinda Planned, Kinda Unplanned’
Dierks Bentley, with decidedly shorter hair, spoke to a Jacksonville radio station during an appreciation event for the military and revealed how his wife Cassidy let him know that their third bundle of joy was on the way. The pregnancy, according to Bentley, was sort of a surprise, but not really.
Would Keith Urban Return to ‘American Idol’?
Most average people hate their jobs, toiling away to earn a wage and to make ends meet. It is a rare and precious few who get to do what they love for a living, and Keith Urban is one of those fortunate folks when it comes to being a judge on the embattled 'American Idol.' The singer and guitarist wants to return to his seat for Season 13 in 2014 and with good reason.
Deer Goes Crazy After Crashing Into a Bus
May 18, 2013 12:00 PM I have had my fair share of run ins with deer. Living in the country, it's just a way of life. You must, during the early morning hours and evening/night hours, constantly be on alert and have your eyes scanning the sides of the road.
Once, on a trip back to Indiana from Tennessee, a deer came inches away from slamming through the passenger side window of my car, injuring my son. Luckily, the deer hit the front of the windshield and rolled off the hood of the car. But in the case of this bus, it came right through the window and went crazy!!
Trick Shot Videos That Would Make LeBron and Tiger Jealous
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‘Sixty for Sixty’ Campaign for George Strait Falls Short
May 18, 2013 4:00 AM George Strait turns 61 years old TODAY! The "Sixty for Sixty" campaign to get George his 60th #1 single while he was still 60 years old didn't quite make it, "Give It All We Got Tonight" has only made it to #10. But, that's OK, there is no one like George Strait and there quite possibly never will be. Several, I mean tons, of artists made videos to try and urge fans to buy the single. It is very touching. Watch them give love and admiration to the king of country music.