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Sugarland Singer Jennifer Nettles Recording a Solo Album

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:45 +0000

Sugarland went on hiatus last year so singer Jennifer Nettles could get ready for the birth of her son, and now she's back to work -- but not with her partner, Kristian Bush. Nettles has revealed that she is currently working on her first solo album.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shares First Picture of Son Magnus

Polly Wogg — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:16:15 +0000

Awwww, what a cute baby. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles finally shared a picture of her son Magnus, born last December. She tweeted the adorable picture on Mother’s Day. Nettles has been taking some time off from the music business to concentrate on being a mom. She did recently move to Nashville and open a breastaurant. There [...]

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Releases First Solo Single [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:17:44 +0000

Sugarland has been, without a doubt, one of the hottest recording and touring duos of the past decade but with lead singer Jennifer Nettles tending to family life and a new baby the other half of the pair, Kristian Bush, is not standing still. He has released his first single, "Love or Money". Check out the official lyric video.

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Survivor Undergoes Successful Skull Surgery

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:30:58 +0000

A fan who was critically injured during a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 has undergone successful surgery to replace a portion of her skull that has been missing since the horrifying accident. Andrea Voss Vellinga of Pendleton, Ind. suffered traumatic brain injury on August 13, 2011, when she went to see [...]

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 Opens a Breastaurant, Approaches Motherhood With Humor

Billy Dukes — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:00:14 +0000

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland gave birth to Magnus Hamilton Miller on Dec. 6, but fans haven't seen or heard from her or the one-month-old much since. Recently, the singer has begun sharing some of the more intimate ideas she's come up with since giving birth to her son, including a t-shirt idea that nursing moms will appreciate.

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Co-Writes Boys Like Girls Song, Plans Euro Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:00:39 +0000

While Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles tends to her newborn son -- first child Magnus Hamilton Miller -- her duet partner Kristian Bush continues to explore other sides of his sonic personality and remains increasingly busy.

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.

Critically Injured Sugarland Fan Makes 'Miracle' Recovery After Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:30:28 +0000

One of the fans who was critically injured during a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 is celebrating what amounts to a miraculous recovery. Andrea Voss Vellinga of Pendleton, Ind. is still slowly recovering from the traumatic brain injury she suffered that day, but tells the Evansville Courier & Press, “I’m blessed [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Shows Off Her Halloween 'Pumpkin'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:30:25 +0000

Proving she has one of the best senses of humor in country music, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles painted her very pregnant belly orange for Halloween and shared the picture with fans on Twitter. The singer is expecting her first baby with husband Justin in November. “Guess what I am for Halloween……” Nettles wrote on her personal [...]

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,’ was released in 2011, and the last time a Sugarland song cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart was in 2010 [...]

Pregnant Jennifer Nettles Shows Off Baby Bump at Sugarland Concert

Megan Pacella — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:00:59 +0000

Jennifer Nettles was showing off more than just her vocal range at Sugarland‘s West Palm Beach concert on Sunday night (July 29). The Grammy-winning singer revealed quite the baby bump when she walked on stage and grabbed a microphone. But if pregnancy has left Nettles feeling worn out, nobody at the show could tell — she and Kristian Bush, the other half of the duo, apparently put on an awesome set.

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.

Indiana State Fair Will Pause to Remember Stage Collapse Victims on August 13

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:00:36 +0000

To pay respects to the seven killed and dozens injured, the Indiana Sate Fair will cease all activity on August 13 at 8:46PM, a year to the date and time of the horrific state collapse involving country super duo Sugarland. “The fair stops,” says Cindy Hoye, the State Fair Commission and Executive Director, according to [...]

Jennifer Nettles' Two Hopefuls Remain in 'Duets' Competition Following First Public Voting

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:59:00 +0000

Country music’s resident mentor Jennifer Nettles and soul singer Robin Thicke kicked off week 7 of ‘Duets’ competition with their jazzy rendition of the 1980 Queen rock classic ‘Crazy Little Thing About Love,’ setting the bar high for a night of live Standards performances from the remaining four hopefuls. Before the competition even began, one [...]

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.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is Pregnant

Polly Wogg — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:30:19 +0000

ConFROGulations are in order for Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles who is expecting her first child with husband Justin Miler. The two have been married seven months. Sugarland’s manager Gail Gellman tells People, “They are thrilled beyond belief.” Jennifer is due in November, which means the baby will be born close to Jennifer and Justin’s one-year wedding [...]

Jennifer Nettles Snags Top Two Performances of the Night in Week Three of 'Duets' Competition

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:39:35 +0000

In a similar fashion to last week’s electrifying Kelly Clarkson & Robin Thicke ‘Duets‘ opening number, Jennifer Nettles and fellow celebrity mentor John Legend kicked off week three of competition with a flashy, choreographed performance of the 1974 Kiki Dee original ‘I’ve Got the Music in Me.’ The solid performance set the stage for a big night for Nettles, who remains the judge to beat after three impressive weeks with hopefuls J Rome and John Glosson.

Sugarland Crew Takes on Harvard Baseball Team With 'Call Me Maybe' Cover [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:40:18 +0000

The Harvard baseball team has started a trend. The guys created a video of 'Call Me Maybe,' a pop song by Carly Rae Jepsen. Now, other teams have come out with their own version. Sugarland's crew even got involved, shooting their version of the Harvard ball teams dance from the tour bus. The guy in the bathroom near the end, makes this video.

'Duets' Recap: Jennifer Nettles Scores Big on Series Premiere

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:49:23 +0000

“I’m not coming into this hoping for 1st runner-up,” said a confident Jennifer Nettles right before taking the stage for the first time as a ‘Duets‘ celebrity mentor. The Sugarland lead singer, along with superstar singers Kelly Clarkson, Robin Thicke and John Legend, scoured the country to find the best voices in America for the new ABC reality singing competition. And exactly does the big-voiced Georgia native look for in the perfect duet partner?