August 2nd, 2010

Gwyneth Paltrow Talks "Country Strong" with EW.com

Whitney Pastorek of Entertainment Weekly writes:

"We knew Gwyneth Paltrow could sing — or at least handle Smokey Robinson's 'Cruisin’' alongside Huey Lewis — but reaction to the title track from the upcoming movie Country Strong (slated for Dec. 22) can best be described as 'pleasantly astonished.' Joining the ranks of the shocked: Paltrow herself."

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July 26, 2010

Paltrow's Kelly Canter Surprises Yahoo

Wendy Geller of Yahoo writes:

"When thinking of a short list of people who don't exactly strike me as "country"--in any way, shape, or form--I'd have to say actress Gwyneth Paltrow firmly lands in that particular group."

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July 28, 2010

Gwyneth Paltrow Sings “Country Strong” – Title Track to Upcoming Film Hits Country Radio Today!

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Country Strong to Release October 26 on RCA Nashville

Nashville, TN – Today, country radio stations have begun receiving the dynamic new single, “Country Strong,” sung by Gwyneth Paltrow, who stars as singer Kelly Canter in the upcoming Screen Gems film, Country Strong. The song, which features Vince Gill and Patty Griffin on background vocals, is the first single from the original motion picture soundtrack to Country Strong, set for release October 26 on RCA Nashville.

Additional information on track listing and participating artists will be forthcoming.

The motion picture, Country Strong, will arrive in theatres on December 22, starring Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, and Garrett Hedlund.

June 1, 2010

Legendary Record Exec’s Final Discovery, Kelly Canter, Becomes the Newest Recording Artist on RCA Records Nashville

Legendary Record Exec’s Final Discovery, Kelly Canter, Becomes the Newest Recording Artist on RCA Records Nashville

Nashville, TN – Outgoing Sony Music Nashville Chairman Joe Galante may be leaving the company after nearly 40 years, but the man responsible for launching the careers of countless artists has one more incredible discovery: Kelly Canter. Galante’s final signing, Canter is now the newest artist recording for RCA Records Nashville, but amid all the excitement, there’s a bit of mystery.

Galante is keeping details of his new signing under wraps, but declares that Canter’s potential is in keeping with what he sees as the mission for any country record executive: finding the next generation of artists to keep country strong. “This girl is a great singer…a real talent. I absolutely see her having hit records, and maybe someday being a movie star.”

For an artist who isn’t yet widely known in Nashville music circles, the intrigue is allowing RCA to build the anticipation by skipping some of the usual marketing and promotion, at least initially.

RCA Nashville promo chief Keith Gale says, “We’re throwing out the rule book with Kelly. Normally, we’d be sending out photos letting everyone see how gorgeous she is, we’d have a bio and radio visits and all the usual promotion – and everyone will get to know her soon enough, but for right now, we’re letting the music speak for her. And it’s incredible music.”

Fans can be listening for Kelly’s debut single on the radio soon.