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Jennifer Nettles Opens Up About Her Blue-Eyed, 'Super Sweet' Baby

Christina Vinson — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:17:18 +0000

Jennifer Nettles, half of the superstar country duo Sugarland, recently unveiled the first public photo of her 5-month-old son, Mangus Hamilton, much to the delight of her fans. Now, she has opened up about her happy, blue-eyed baby and how her venture into motherhood is going.

QUIZ: Do You Know the OTHER Members in the Group? [QUIZ]

Alyssa — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:06:35 +0000

Every great group has a front-man, or woman, to lead and step into the spotlight to push for the whole group; an icon, if you will. That doesn’t mean the rest of the group isn’t working as hard! Blake wants to see if you’re all about the ‘front-man’ or if you can name some of [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Family Make the Move to Nashville

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:00:18 +0000

Georgia girl Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has made some major life changes in the past few months. She and husband Justin Miller welcomed their first child, son Magnus Hamilton, on Dec. 6, 2012. They also decided to move their nest from Atlanta to Nashville, purchasing a farm in the area!

Jennifer Nettles Delivers Baby Boy

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:55:54 +0000

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday (Dec. 6). The singer and her husband, Justin Miller, announced the arrival of Magnus Hamilton Miller in a statement to the media on Friday morning. The couple have been married for one year, and this is the first baby for both of them.

Sugarland Address Breakup Rumors

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:00:44 +0000

Despite rumors, favorite country duo Sugarland are not breaking up. “Jennifer and I are not finished making records. We know that,” Kristian Bush says, dispelling the gossip. The pair’s last single, ‘Tonight,’ wasÂ releasedÂ in 2011, and the last time a Sugarland song cracked the Â Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart was in 2010 [...]

Brantley Gilbert and Sugarland's Kristian Bush Set for 2012 CMA Songwriter Series

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:00:33 +0000

Brantley Gilbert and Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush will celebrate Halloween together this year. Both artists are set for the CMA Songwriter Series at Marathon Music Works in Nashville on Oct. 31. Like VH1′s ‘Storytellers,’ the showcase — which allows songwriters to take the stage and peel back the layers to expose some of the intimate meanings [...]

Sugarland Perform 'Baby Girl' With 4-Year-Old Cancer Survivor

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:35 +0000

The members of Sugarland got the chance to make a young girl’s life brighter at a recent tour stop in Minnesota. Singer Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter Kristian Bush were performing at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Aug. 8 when they were joined onstage by a very special guest — a 4-year-old cancer patient named Avery.

Jennifer Nettles Lands Two Contestants in 'Duets' Top 3

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:36:09 +0000

“I felt like a stage mom all night,” gushed Jennifer Nettles following the final solo performances during tonight’s ‘Duets’ episode. The Sugarland lead singer’s elation is well-deserved, considering her two proteges managed to land in the Top 3 after Bridget Carrington got the boot early in the episode.

Jennifer Nettles and J Rome 'Breakeven' on 'Duets'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:47:20 +0000

“I don’t want America to think I wasn’t ready,” said ‘Duets‘ contestant J Rome just before taking the stage with Jennifer Nettles for the first perform of tonight’s live episode of the popular reality competition show. “I don’t want them to say the pressure was on and he didn’t deliver.”

Jennifer Nettles Dazzles on First Live 'Duets' Episode of the Season

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:20:40 +0000

The first live episode of ‘Duets‘ kicked off with a bang this week with all four celebrity mentors taking the stage first to perform their rendition of George Michael’s 1990 classic, ‘Freedom.’ Noticeably different was Kelly Clarkson‘s hairstyle — which shifted back to a platinum blonde that recalled the singer’s early years as a pop superstar. Not as noticeable was Jennifer Nettle’s growing belly, with the Sugarland singer announcing her pregnancy since filming the first batch of episodes. After another impressive showing last week with a first and second place finish for J Rome and John Glosson, respectively, did the mother-to-be step it up and set raise the bar once again this week?

Jennifer Nettles and John Glosson Perform 'When You Say You Love Me' on First Live 'Duets' Episode

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:59:53 +0000

“We’re simultaneously thrilled and terrified,” said Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles just before taking the stage with hopeful John Glosson. The two big-voiced singers were given the challenge of kicking off the first live episode of ‘Duets‘ with a performance of the ‘When You Say You Love Me’ by Josh Groban. With his impressive second place showing during last week’s Movie Night episode, how did their rendition of the beautiful ballad measure up?

Jennifer Nettles Lands Top Two Spots on 'Duets' Again

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:17:55 +0000

If America loves J Rome and John Glosson as much as the other three judges on ABC’s ‘Duets,’ Jennifer Nettles will be the second country singer in three months to win a major reality television singing competition. Both men made it look easy on Wednesday night, singing songs from the movies.

J Rome Convinces Judges He's in Love With Jennifer Nettles With 'Duets' Performance of 'I Will Always Love You'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:49:01 +0000

For J Rome, it was all about hitting one note. One big, incredibly high note that his idol Whitney Houston made look easy when she sang ‘I Will Always Love You.’ Jennifer Nettles’ second partner on ‘Duets’ was nervous before beginning his performance on Wednesday night, but the result was familiar.

Jennifer Nettles and 'Duets' Partner John Glosson Leave Judges Speechless Singing Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:06:11 +0000

Contestants on Wednesday night’s episode of ‘Duets’ were tasked with singing songs from the movies. John Glosson and Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles kicked off the show with a inspirational performance of Celine Dion‘s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ that left the other three judges speechless.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Remains in High Standing During Week Two of 'Duets' Competition

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:09:50 +0000

After a promising start with her two hopefuls, J Rome and John Glosson, expectations were high for Jennifer Nettles going into the second week of competition for ‘Duets.’ Did country music’s sole celebrity mentor tackle some of America’s greatest duets with the same energy and charisma? Considering her tied first place finish with J Rome and a fourth place finish with Glosson, Sugarland‘s leading lady is still the mentor to beat.

Jennifer Nettles Performs Sugarland's 'Tonight' With Contestant J Rome on 'Duets'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:35:35 +0000

“He’s got the soul, he’s got the voice and he’s got the emotion,” said Jennifer Nettles of J Rome, her first of two contestants chosen to take the stage with Sugarland‘s leading lady during tonight’s premiere of ‘Duets.’

Jennifer Nettles Performs 'Let Me Entertain You' With 'Duets' Coaches in Season Premiere Episode

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:34:38 +0000

Are you as excited about tonight’s ‘Duets‘ premiere as we are? If you absolutely can’t wait another minute for a sneak peak of the new reality competition series, you’re in luck! Jennifer Nettles, along with celebrity judges Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke and John Legend, have released an early clip of the opening number for tonight’s premiere (watch video below).

Sugarland Fan Critically Injured at Indiana State Fair Returns Home

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:16 +0000

Through all the media scrutiny surrounding the pending lawsuit against Sugarland, a spark of positivity has surfaced. Nine months after the tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse, which killed 7 and injured dozens on August 13, 2011, one of the most critically injured concert-goers is preparing to return home after an intense round of rehabilitation.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Tries Out Potential 'Duets' Partners

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:18 +0000

The four celebrity judges for ABC’s upcoming show ‘Duets‘ — Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles, Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke — have all been scouring the country for dueting partners that they think can stand the heat of the spotlight. And while Kelly Clarkson recently pulled a couple of her top picks on stage with her at a San Diego show, we got a glimpse of a couple videos shot at Nettles’ auditions in Las Vegas.

Rigging Not Stable at Indiana State Fair Show [VIDEO]

Kidd Manning — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:35:08 +0000

The Indiana State Fair Case continues to unfold with details from engineering experts saying that the metal rigging structure was not strong enough to withstand 68 mile an hour winds. I have worked dozens of concerts and can not remember one time that the rigging or structure was tested to withstand a certain amount of wind speed