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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Francesca Battistelli Song Featured on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" Finale
Christian star Francesca Battistelli is having a good week: her hit "It's Your Life" is still riding high on the Christian charts after a whopping 17 weeks, plus the song was featured on last night's tearful series finale of the hit reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8.
Check out other great music by Francesca Battistelli: “Free To Be Me” (get the mobile video HERE!), “My Paper Heart,” “I'm Letting Go,” and just in time for the holiday season, the rocking version of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” Don’t miss our Christian music page, plus our awesome Holiday page!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Hot Performances Mark Wild Night at American Music Awards
Last night's American Music Awards (tm) were smoking hot with tons of great performances and controversial moments. The ladies of Pop and R&B arguably stole the show with their high energy performances. Lady GaGa impressed the crowd with her artistic set of new music, including “Speechless” and “Bad Romance.” Jennifer Lopez, all the rage in today’s internet searches, took a tumble while performing her infectious new track, “Louboutins.” Janet Jackson was a blast from the past, performing her 80s hit “Control.” And finally, Rihanna gave an intense and heartfelt performance of “Hard,” off her new album entitled Rated R. Other notable female performances included Shakira and Whitney Houston.
Not to be upstaged, the men had many amazing performances of their own. Adam Lambert surprised the crowd with a racy dance for his new single “For Your Entertainment.” Green Day rocked the house with “21 Guns.” Eminem joined Drake for their collaborative hit “Forever.” Jay-Z and Alicia Keys sang their monster hit “Empire State Of Mind,” recently the theme song for the Yankees historic win in the World Series. Another surprise performance was the Black Eyed Peas with their “Boom Boom Pow,” breaking into a jam of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Check out the night’s big winners:
Taylor Swift - Artist of the Year, Female Artist (Country and Pop)
Michael Jackson - Male artist (Pop and Soul-R&B), Best Album
Black Eyed Peas - Band, duo or group (Pop)
Beyonce – Female Artist
Jay-Z - Rap-Hip-Hop Artist, Album: Blueprint 3
Keith Urban - Male Artist (Country)
Rascal Flatts - Band, duo or group (Country)
Green Day - Alternative Rock Band
Aventura – Latin Group
Mary Mary - Contemporary Inspirational Aritst
Twilight Soundtrack - Soundtrack Album
Gloriana - Breakthrough Artist Award
Whitney Houston - International Award of Excellence
Labels: country, Hip-Hop, mp3's, Pop, rap, Ringtones, rock
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thumbplay Celebrates Our Favorite Country Artists
After the excitement of the Country Music Awards(tm) last week, we've been thumbing through our catalog for the absolute best current artists. Check out our picks for the best songs by Contemporary and emerging Country artists:
“Do I” - Luke Bryan
“Only You Can Love Me This Way”- Keith Urban
“I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes” - Dierks Bentley
“All I Ask For Anymore” - Trace Adkins
“History In The Making” - Darius Rucker
“Hell On The Heart” - Eric Church
“That Kind Of Happy”- Emily West
“Good Lord Willing”- Little Big Town
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hark! The Best Artists Sing... On Tour!
The best names in music are hitting the stage this holiday season. A few of our favorites are just winding down their world tours, such as the lovely Beyonce, and legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen. But don’t fret – several of the hottest acts are just kicking off their tours.
Rock rules this Winter season, with live shows from the “never ending tour” god, Bob Dylan, who is sure to please crowds with his incomparable classics “A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall,” “Shelter From The Storm” and “Tangled Up In Blue.” The great Grunge-era band Alice In Chains is back after a decade-long hiatus, performing their influential “Would” and “Man In The Box” with a new singer. Daughtry, known for their powerful live shows, take to the stage with hits like “Feels Like Tonight” and “Home.” Sexy singer-songwriter John Mayer will woo the ladies with his Bluesy “Waiting On The World To Change” and his break-out hit “Your Body Is A Wonderland.” And finally Brad Paisley, is back on the road with his contemporary Country sound, with songs like “When I Get Where I'm Going” and ” Waitin' On A Woman.”
Take your favorite music on the road! Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the new Thumbplay Music app download, where you will find a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Rock on!
Labels: country, Ringtones, rock
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Beyonce Struts Into Your "Video Phone"
Beyonce is all the buzz yet again, with this week's release of her hot new single "Video Phone." The single is her eighth off the album I Am Sasha Fierce, which includes the other huge hits "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," “Diva,” “Ego,” “Sweet Dreams” and ”If I Were A Boy.”
Thumbplay has tons of fun Beyonce content for your phone, including our favorite tunes, her version of the classic “At Last,” the sassy “Irreplaceable,” and the extra caliente “Si Yo Fuera Un Chico” the Spanish version of ”If I Were A Boy.” We also have several of her sexy mobile videos on our Beyonce video page, including “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy.” Check out Thumbplay’s multiple cuts of her hit “Halo,” including the cool Karmatronic and Gomi Club Remixes. Don’t miss our catalog of Beyonce ringtones, MP3’s, videos and graphics here at Thumbplay!
Labels: dance, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, video
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Freeland is "Under Control" At Thumbplay
The multi-talented Freeland not only enjoys the status as one of the world’s top DJs, he also moonlights as a soundtrack contributor to several popular videos games, including his songs “Borderline” and “Mindkiller.” Freeland’s own label, Marine Parade, is responsible for several excellent electronic records, including his own album Bassbin Twins vs Marine Parade, which includes the top club tracks “We Want Your Soul” and “Burn The Clock.” Other top tracks from the artist include “Mancry,” “Rock On,” “Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada” and “Under Control” (see the mobile video HERE!)
Don’t miss Thumbplay awesome Dance & Electronic section with tons of today’s most popular music. Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the new Thumbplay Music app download, where you will find a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Every week the Thumbplay Music app offers a FREE MP3. Through the end of this week, our free track is “Under Control” by the talented Freeland. Be sure to check out his amazing album Cope, available in stores, on the Thumbplay Music app and at Thumbplay.com!
Labels: dance, electronica, mp3's, Ringtones, rock, video
Monday, November 16, 2009
Check out Rihanna's "RATED R" here at Thumbplay!
Rated R features collaborations with many of today’s hottest artists. “ROCKSTAR 101” was written by The-Dream, and features some blistering guitar licks from ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. The track “Photographs” was written by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, on which he also performs. Rihanna’s “Rehab” collaborator, Justin Timberlake, is back as the writer of the song “Cold Case Love.” And finally, Rihanna reunited with another frequent collaborator, Ne-Yo, who wrote “Stupid In Love” and "Russian Roulette." Ne-Yo co-wrote several of Rihanna’s biggest hits, including “Unfaithful,” “Take A Bow” and “Hate That I Love You.”
Check out tones for the entire tracklist of Rated R here:
Mad House
Wait Your Turn
Hard
Stupid In Love
ROCKSTAR 101
Russian Roulette
Fire Bomb
Rude Boy
Photographs
G4L
Te Amo
Cold Case Love
The Last Song
Catch-up on Rihanna’s hottest hits like “Umbrella,” and don’t miss some killer official remixes from Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes, including “Disturbia” and “Shut Up And Drive.” Thumbplay doesn’t only have tons of RiRi MP3s, tones and graphics, we also have some of her most popular mobile videos, including “Take A Bow,” “Don't Stop The Music,” “Hate That I Love You,” “Pon De Replay,” “We Ride,” and “Rehab” (featuring Justin Timberlake).
Labels: mp3's, Pop, rap, Ringtones, rock, video
Friday, November 13, 2009
Let The College Bowl Predictions Begin!
Will the TCU Horned Frogs stay undefeated to complete their historical march to the Championship? College fans and odd-makers are lighting up the internet with wild predictions for the big bowl match-ups. Based on the current rankings, Thumbplay has our own predictions:
National Championship Game: Florida vs. Texas
Check out the current rankings below, and don’t miss Thumbplay’s College Football special page, plus much more collegiate athletic content for your mobile at our videos, tones and graphics pages.
#1 Florida
#2 Alabama
#3 Texas
Labels: college, graphics, Ringtones, sports, wallpapers
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Country Music Awards (tm)
Several popular Country groups had their time in the spotlight - Lady Antebellum, who did a moving rendition of their single " Need You Now," won for Vocal Group of the Year, and also won Single of the Year for their hit “Run To You.” Sugarland, whose performance of “Keep You” was a highlight of the evening, were crowned Vocal Duo of the Year. Other big categories included Event of the Year, taken by Brad Paisley and Keith Urban for “Start A Band.” Keith Urban performed his ballad “'Til Summer Comes Around.” Finally, Song of the Year honors went to Jamey Johnson for “In Color,” followed by a rocking performance of "Between Jennings And Jones" with Kid Rock.
Other big performances of the night included Zac Brown Band with the Charlie Daniels Band classic “The Devil Went Down To Georgia,” elder statesman George Strait with “Twang,” Carrie Underwood with her new single “Cowboy Casanova,” Daughtry, joined by Vince Gill, for the band’s new track "Tennessee Line,” Tim McGraw with “Southern Voice,” and the final performance by legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, joined ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, on the song “Boot Scootin' Boogie.” The live show continued its tribute to Country stars old and new, with live sets from Martina McBride with George Strait, singing "I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” originally performed by the legendary Barbara Mandrell, Jason Aldean rocking his “Big Green Tractor,” country queen bee Reba McEntire with “Consider Me Gone,” Billy Currington performing “People Are Crazy,” and to conclude the evening, Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews performed their hit duet, “I'm Alive.”
Thumbplay loves Country – so be sure to check out our awesome catalog of Country MP3s, Country tones and Country music videos.
Labels: country, mp3's, Ringtones, video
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veterans Day
Other songs on our Veterans Day playlist include the awesome “Stars And Stripes Forever” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, “Star Spangled Banner” by Jimi Hendrix, plus tons of great battle tones and gorgeous graphics from the official bands of the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force.
Our favorite tones for the occasion? Try these! “Born In The U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen, “Living In America” by James Brown, “The Battle Cry Of Freedom” by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, or “Fanfare For The Common Man” by the famed Saving Private Ryan composer John Williams. Our top patriotic graphics include Support the Troops, Statue Of Iwo Jima, American Liberty Portrait, American Pride, and the USA Ribbon.
On this special day of remembrance, take a moment to thank a veteran for his or her selfless service to protect our freedom. Thumbplay hearts America!
Labels: graphics, mp3's, Ringtones, wallpapers
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Indulge in a "Bad Romance" With Lady Gaga
The recent cancellation of her joint tour with Kanye West created an opportunity for Lady GaGa to launch here own world tour, The Monster Ball, scheduled to kick-off in Montreal at the end of this month. The tour is rumored to be overflowing with theatrics, a trademark that Lady GaGa picked up from her idols, David Bowie and Queen.
Don’t miss some our favorite Gaga recordings, the stripped down Cherrytree Sessions. The sessions showcase Ms. Gaga’s incredible voice and her gift for orchestrating the same song in multiple ways, including alternative performances of her hits “Poker Face,” “Just Dance” and “Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say).” Until the eagerly awaited new album is released later this month, catch Lady GaGa’s new single “Bad Romance” here at Thumbplay.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thumbplay's Favorite Picks of The Week!
Check out the fresh arrivals, “Say Aah” and “I Invented Sex” by Trey Songz, and “Tie Me Down,” the infectious New Boyz hit featuring Ray J. Other hot tracks this week include Gucci Mane’s “Wasted” and Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say.”
Don’t miss Thumbplay’s awesome catalog of the best RAP and R&B MP3s and ringtones, plus our great selection of RAP and R&B mobile videos.
Labels: Hip-Hop, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, video
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thumbplay Falls "Between The Trees"
The excellent Orlando-based band Between The Trees is riding the wave of good reviews from their recent album, entitled Spain. On the heels of the album's first single, "We Can Try," the band completed a North American tour featuring several gigs in New York, Texas and their native Florida. Don’t miss our favorite track, the contagious “Story of a Boy.”In between tours with the smoking hot artists Anberlin and Switchfoot, Between The Trees has found time to contribute their time and music to the initiative To Write Love On Her Arms, a depression awareness project that promotes community action for the cause through music. Their work with the non-profit group inspired the song “A Time For Yohe,” featured on their 2006 debut album, The Story and the Song. The album also featured the college radio-friendly tracks “White Lines & Red Lights,” and the single “The Way She Feels.” Check out the mobile video for “The Way She Feels” HERE.
Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the Thumbplay Music app, where you will a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Every week the Thumbplay Music app offers a FREE MP3. This week’s free track is “Story of a Boy” by the talented Between The Trees. Be be sure to check out their amazing album Spain, available in stores, on the Thumbplay Music app and at Thumbplay.com!
Labels: mp3's, music store, rock
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thumbplay Flashes Back To The 80s
Retro Party Tones
“You Spin Me 'Round (Like A Record)” - Dead Or Alive
“The Final Countdown” - Europe
“Mickey” - Toni Basil
“Eye Of The Tiger” - Survivor
Homecoming Flashback Tones
“Can't Fight This Feeling” - REO Speedwagon
“Open Arms” - Journey
“Hungry Eyes” - Eric Carmen
"Heaven” - Warrant
Old School Hip Hop and Rap Tones
“My Adidas” - Run DMC
“Parents Just Don't Understand” - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
“Freaks Come Out At Night” - Whodini
“Straight Out The Jungle” - Jungle Brothers
Classic 80s R&B Tones
“Give Me The Reason” - Luther Vandross
“Caribbean Queen” - Billy Ocean
“Sexual Healing” - Marvin Gaye
“Let's Groove” - Earth, Wind & Fire
Labels: Hip-Hop, Pop, rap, Ringtones, rock
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
1, 2, "3" It's EXCLUSIVE Britney!
Baby One More Time
(You Drive Me) Crazy
Oops I Did It Again
Slave 4 U
Boys
Me Against The Music
Toxic
Everytime
Gimme More
Piece Of Me
Womanizer
Circus
If U Seek Amy
Radar
Check out Thumbplay’s Britney Spears artist page, featuring mobile videos for” Radar,” “If U See Amy,” “Circus,” “Womanizer,” “Gimme More,” and of course Thumbplay’s EXCLUSIVE mobile video for Brit’s new single, “3.”
Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the Thumbplay Music app, where you will a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Every week the Thumbplay Music app offers a FREE MP3. This week’s free track is “If You Would Come Back Home” by the talented William Fitzsimmons. Check back often to find out what’s new!
Labels: music store, Pop, video
Carrie’s debut album Some Hearts, featuring the American Idol single “Inside Your Heaven,” produced an astounding number of hit singles. Three songs shot to #1: “Jesus Take The Wheel,”“Wasted,” and the saucy “Before He Cheats.”
The Oklahoma native scored just as well with her sophomore record, Carnival Ride. Four tracks climbed to the top of the charts: “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” and “Just A Dream.” Carrie also achieved sleeper hits with cover versions of Randy Travis’s “I Told You So,” Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” and Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home.”
Don’t miss other great Carrie Underwood music and videos here at Thumbplay. Just in time for the holidays, Thumbplay has lovely renditions of Carrie singing classic holiday tunes, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “O Holy Night,” “The First Noel” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.” We also have several of her best music videos, including “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” “So Small” and “Before He Cheats.” Be sure to check out Thumbplay’s Carrie Underwood artist page, and our excellent catalog of Country MP3s, Country music videos and Country ringtones.
Labels: country, mp3's, music store, Ringtones, video
Monday, November 2, 2009
Pretty Ricky Gets "Tipsy" At Thumbplay
The Miami Hip-Hop troupe broke onto the scene in 2005 with the hits “Your Body” and “Grind With Me.” They continued to make waves with the hits “Love Like Honey,” “Push It Baby,” “On The Hotline,” and “Nothing But A Number.”
Don’t miss Thumbplay’s mobile videos for Pretty Ricky‘s “Grind With Me,” “Your Body,” “Love Like Honey,” “On The Hotline” and “Cuddle Up.”
Labels: Hip-Hop, Ringtones, video
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- Thumbplay Celebrates Our Favorite Country Artists
- Hark! The Best Artists Sing... On Tour!
- Beyonce Struts Into Your "Video Phone"
- Freeland is "Under Control" At Thumbplay
- Check out Rihanna's "RATED R" here at Thumbplay!
- Let The College Bowl Predictions Begin!
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