Filed under: Flashback Series, Pop Music | Tags: 2000, Billboard, Christina Aguilera, Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You), Genie In A Bottle, Johan Aberg, Madonna, Music, Paule Rein, Radio Disney, TRL
Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) was originally titled Come On Over (All I Want Is You), written by Paul Rein and Johan Aberg, appearing on Christina’s self-titled debut album. The original song was said to be unsuitable for radio, and was instead remixed for a radio release. The original writers were given a chance to remix the song but Christina and her mentor Ron Fair were not impressed with their efforts. Instead they turned to the production team Celebrity Status.
The song’s title was renamed Come On Over Baby ( All I Want Is You) having a more pop, hip-hop influence. New more sexually suggestive lyrics were added in along with a rap from Christina and bridge(which the original never had.) At this time, Christina was also given more creative control to toy with her image in the music video, where she added streaks of red and blue in her hair and wore more revealing outfits.
The rap initially caused Radio Disney to ban the song, which it had previously done to Christina’s breakout hit “Genie In A Bottle”. The original album version was allowed play though. Eventually an edited version of the song was released to Radio Disney with some removed lyrics and no rap.
This became Aguilera’s third number-one hit. It spent four-weeks at Number One in late 2000, replacing Madonna’s “Music”. The video became a huge hit as well with it being a huge #1 hit on TRL, and getting strong airplay on other music channels. The single would go on to be certified gold.
Filed under: ACMs, Country Music | Tags: 2008, ACM''s 2008, ACMs, Brooks & Dunn, Country, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Music, Rascall Flats, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift
Well the ACM’s were last night. So thought I’d post who won(which you country fans should know) and who I think should have won. I’m also curious to here what you guys thought so feel free to comment.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Rascal Flatts
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
Winner: Kenny of course. This is the first year that they have had the fans vote for the ACM’s, and my vote was to Kenny. Why? You might ask. Well at first it was between Kenny or Brad. Brad seems like a good choice, now I haven’t seen any at a concert(unless you tube videos count.) But I think after Kenny still performed after damaging his foot and still going on to perform without cancelling any shows.
My Choice: Like above Kenny.
TOP MALE VOCALIST
- Rodney Atkins
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
Winner: Brad Paisley. With number ones like “Letter To Me”, “I’m Still A Guy”, “Ticks”, and “Online”, Paisley is of course the big wine here. But to be honest, as much as I think his music rocks(mostly from things back in the early 2000’s) I can’t help but change the station every time the song is on the radio. “I’m Still A Guy” is meant to be humorous but it’s hard to find the humor, and doesn’t really show true masculinity, but makes it sound like Brad’s just a jerk. The only two songs I’ve liked from him this past year is “Ticks” and “Online”.
My Choice: I think Kenny should’ve one this. I’m not a big time Kenny fan but he had some better hits out this year. Honestly I think Garth Brooks this year was more deserving of this, but of course he’s already got many of these awards and that big one these ACMs.
Kenny really did have some good ones. “Better As A Memory” his recent single you can’t help but like, even if it isn’t his best. “Never Wanted Nothing More” and “Don’t Blink” each sound like lost songs from one of his earlier years. “Shiftwork” with George Strait is also a nice listen. I’m also a little surprised Alan Jackson wasn’t nominated.
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- LeAnn Rimes
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Winner: Isn’t it obvious? Yeah Carrie won yet again but we all knew this before last night. Carrie has caused a big fire storm in the country music industry and produed massive hits, some good, some not as great. I mostly dislike many of her songs this year due to the radio doing overkill on playing them. But that’s another story. She does have very good songs but you can’t help but think she’s a little undeserving of it compared to LeAnn Rimes and Martina McBride, but I liked her speech saying she understands she’s undeserving, so you got to give her some credit there.
My Choice: For me it was be LeAnn Rimes, Rimes surprised me this past year with her twangy single “Nothin’ Better To Do”, a great comeback to country music for her. “Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore” and “Good Friend And A Glass Of Wine” also show of the singer’s great vocal range. Taylor coming in for me at close second. I’m really liking her new single “Should’ve Said Now”. I also couldn’t help but want Martina to win, but the only song I really liked from her this past year was “How I Feel”.
TOP VOCAL GROUP
- Diamond Rio
- Eagles
- Emerson Drive
- Little Big Town
- Rascal Flatts
Winner: Of course it was Rascal Flatts, after all they are like the bestest group of male vocalist ever, at least that’s what their female fans think. I don’t know if they really deserved this one though. I mean sure they have had many singles out this year, but they weren’t all that great. The one that I probably liked the most was “Winner At A Losing Game”, and that got old after a while. “Every Day” is played way more than every day making it annoying most of the time. There’s nothing really wrong with their music, except that they never change anything. Their songs all seem alike in aspects.
My Choice: I think Little Big Town was the best option, and the Eagles coming in second. Little Big Town had a really great single with “I’m With The Band” and were great in “Life In A Northern Town”. But there’s always next year right?
TOP VOCAL DUO
- Big & Rich
- Brooks & Dunn
- Halfway To Hazard
- Montgomery Gentry
- Sugarland
Winner: Brooks & Dunn, it seemed like it came to a shock to them, as much as everyone else. But I think this award should’ve been given to somebody else. B&D had one single that I liked this year which was “Proud of The House We Built”. Otherwise “God Must Be Busy” and “Put A Girl In It” just don’t seem to do the duo justice.
My Choice: Sugarland They had many good songs this year especially “Life In A Northern Town” although it wasn’t just them it was still a very good song. “Settlin” and “Everyday America” also were great singles. “Stay” stuttered for me a little. Overall I think they were the best choice.
TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST
- Luke Bryan
- Jack Ingram
- Jake Owen
Winner: Jack Ingram, all I have to say is WTF? No really, this guy ticked me off last year when “Lips Of An Angel” came on. I love Hinder singing it, but this guy just makes it sound way too hick. “Measure Of A Man” is the only decent one from this artist, and “Maybe She’ll Get Lonely” just stinks. I’m sorry if I piss some of his fans off but this guys did not deserve this award.
My Choice: Jake Owen doesn’t do anything to even be nominated along with Luke Bryan. I have to admit I’m disappointed in those two selections, hopefully new good male vocalists will start emerging soon. So I’m going with Jake Owen. But I’m not choosing him because he’s supposedly good at singing, he’s just the final pick. Both “Starting With Me” and “Life In A Northern Town” are to my liking so that’s my choice, not that it will matter.
TOP NEW FEMALE VOCALIST
- Sarah Buxton
- Kellie Pickler
- Taylor Swift
Winner: Taylor Swift. I don’t have much to say to this win except that they were on the money with this one. We knew Taylor would get it, and so did she, although she was in tears when getting it, but come on, Taylor had to have known?
My Choice; Same as the winner, Kellie is also a great choice. Sarah Buxton needs to become more well known and get more singles out before I can decide on that. But I love Taylor’s new singe “Should’ve Said No” is a great choice and is sure to be another hit.
TOP NEW DUO OR VOCAL GROUP
- Carolina Rain
- Lady Antebellum
- The Wreckers
Winner: Lady Antebellum. I’m a little surprised they got this one, there only real single this year was “Love Don’t Live Here” which just became more of a hit, and it no way is my taste. In my opinion it just seems like this award was wasted.
My Choice: The Wreckers, while they have been on hiatus and doing solo work now. I think that they are probably the top choice here, both great singers, and probably the best choice in my opinion.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- 5th Gear – Brad Paisley (Arista Nashville)
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – Miranda Lambert (Columbia)
- Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
- If You’re Going Through Hell – Rodney Atkins (Curb)
- Taylor Swift -Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
Winner: It goes to Miranda Lambert. I’m not complaining on this one though. I think it was a wise decision to have her album be album of the year. The album is great, although I don’t really like “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” or “Gunpowder & Lead” I do love the album. Maybe I don’t like those two songs on the album because I’m a guy, or maybe it’s just a little too rough for me, but I can’t help but sometimes sing along to “Gunpowder & Lead”. This album was a great choice and shocking as well, mostly because we all though Taylor Swift would’ve won. Brad & Kenny also seemed like first choice, but I’m glad it went to Lambert.
My Choice: As stated above Miranda was the best choice. With Taylor as second choice for me. I think both albums are tied in quality. Brad Paisley also had a fairly good album but some of his songs have made me dislike Brad a little.
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR
- Don’t Blink
Kenny Chesney, Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
- Famous In A Small Town
Miranda Lambert, Produced by Frank Liddell, Mike Wrucke
- Lost In This Moment
Big & Rich, Produced by Big Kenny, John Rich
- Stay
Sugarland, Produced by Kristian Bush, Byron Gallimore, Jennifer Nettles
- Watching Airplanes
Gary Allan, Produced by Gary Allan , Mark Wright
Winner: Sugarland with “Stay”. Good song, a little too overplayed. But fairly good, I think this one is tied to Lambert’s “Famous In A Small Town”.
My Choice: Like I said above.
SONG OF THE YEAR
- Don’t Blink
Kenny Chesney
Writers: Casey Beathard, Chris Wallin
- Lost In This Moment
Big & Rich
Writers: Keith Anderson, Rodney Clawson, John Rich
- Moments
Emerson Drive
Writers: Dave Berg, Annie Tate, Sam Tate
- Watching You
Rodney Atkins
Writers: Rodney Atkins, Steve Dean, Brian White
From The White House (SESAC)
- Stay
Sugarland
Writer: Jennifer Nettles
Winner: Sugarland with “Stay” yet again. Now this is getting a little bit boring.
My Choice; I think I would’ve picked Kenny Chesney’s “Don’t Blink”, it has a great message, and is still fun to listen to if not overplayed like it was.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney
- Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich
- Online – Brad Paisley
- Stay – Sugarland
- Watching You – Rodney Atkins
Winner: Online to Brad Paisley. I liked the video a lot, it was fun to watch and another great Brad song.
My Choice: Again Online by Brad. Why? Because it is HILARIOUS! I’m serious it’s really really funny, and it has Taylor and Pickler in it as an added bonus. My runner up would’ve been Stay as it was a powerful video.
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
- Because Of You – Reba McEntire Duet With Kelly Clarkson
- Find Out Who Your Friends Are – Tracy Lawrence With Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
- Shiftwork – Kenny Chesney Duet With George Strait
- Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore – Bon Jovi Featuring LeAnn Rimes
- What You Give Away – Vince Gill With Sheryl Crow
Winner: Find Out Who Your Friend Are by Tracy Lawerence(w/ Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney). Not my personal choice but it was a decent video.
My Choice: Reba and Kelly should’ve had this one. Great time setting, powerful acting, and just great to watch.
So that’s it for this post. I think the ACM’s are getting better, these past two years have been a little disappointing, and hopefully next year we will get to see more of what we saw here.
