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Pistol Annies Draw From Real Life, Marriage for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:19:58 +0000

Pistol Annies have just released their second album, titled ‘Annie Up,’ and in a new interview, the critically acclaimed country music trio talk about how their real lives helped shape the music they’ve made this time around. “This album is about right now,” Miranda Lambert tells the Tennessean. “When we were doing the first record, [...]

Blake Shelton Releases Official 'Boys Round Here' Video

David Drew — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:54 +0000

Blake Shelton has another hit on his hands with ‘Boys ‘Round Here’. The official video has just been released. The video features some friends of Blake and while the song features The Pistol Annies, do you think he was able to get his wife and her group into this video? Hmmmmmm….

Watch The Pistol Annies New Video For 'Hush, Hush' Starring Real Family Members [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:37 +0000

The new album from Miranda Lambert’s side project, The Pistol Annies, was released Tuesday and received terrific reviews. The group just released the video for ‘Hush, Hush’ and Miranda said on her Facebook page that in the video it’s her real grandma drinking from a flask. She also says that video stars many real family [...]

Pistol Annies Celebrate 'Annie Up' Release by Performing 'Hush Hush' on 'Today'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:02 +0000

Pistol Annies showed off their delightful collective sense of humor while appearing on the ‘Today’ show Tuesday morning (May 7), celebrating the release of their new album ‘Annie Up.’ Miranda Lambert and her bandmates joked around in the pre-performance interview segment, with Angaleena Presley saying that “the good Lord brought us together” and that Jesus is [...]

Pistol Annies, 'Annie Up' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:33 +0000

Strong production keeps 'Annie Up' -- the new album from Pistol Annies -- from being something their debut effort certainly was not: boring. The women thrive among thick, bluesy guitars that moan and wail throughout the 12 cuts. It's a throwback sound that fits the trio as well as the daring outfits they've become known for wearing.

Pistol Annies Reveal Cover Art, Track Listing for 'Annie Up'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:00:39 +0000

Pistol Annies are slated to release their hotly-anticipated second album on May 7, and now the country trio have revealed the cover art and track listing for the record, which is titled ‘Annie Up.’ The trio — consisting of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley — began working on their sophomore effort back in [...]

Pistol Annies, 'Hush Hush' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:19:17 +0000

The themes found on ‘Hush Hush’ — the new single from the Pistol Annies‘ anticipated sophomore album ‘Annie Up’ — work within the portrait of the hard luck, rural America that the trio of women painted on ‘Hell on Heels.’ One recognizes a few characters, but one element is missing: Danger. Listening to ‘Hush Hush’ [...]

Pistol Annies' Ashley Monroe Books Release Date for New Solo Album

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:00:49 +0000

Singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe is stepping into the spotlight spawned by her work with Pistol Annies to shine a little on her own. Hippie Annie, as she’s known in the group, is releasing her very first solo album on Warner Music Nashville. ‘Like a Rose’ will be available digitally on December 18, with the physical release to [...]

Pistol Annies Get Praise From Neil Young

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:30:10 +0000

The Pistol Annies have already earned a chart-topping debut album, and their single 'Hell on Heels' went gold, selling over 500,000 copies. Now, Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe are on a natural high after getting some top praise from Neil Young in his recently released book, Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream.

Miranda Lambert Helps Pistol Annies' Angaleena Presley 'Say Yes to the Dress' in Upcoming Episode

Megan Pacella — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:19:34 +0000

We imagine that aside from singing in a critically successful country music trio, one of the best parts of being in Pistol Annies is that each member of the group has two ‘sisters’ they can count on for anything. At least, that seems to be true for Angeleena Presley, who turned to bandmates Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe for help in picking a white dress for her recent wedding. The trio went dress shopping along with a camera crew from ‘Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,’ and the whole process will be featured on an upcoming episode.

Pistol Annies Slum It in a Beat Up VW Van in New 'Takin' Pills' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:49:14 +0000

Miranda Lambert and her girls in the Pistol Annies hit the road and slum it in a beat up, beige VW van in their super fun video for ‘Takin’ Pills,’ from their debut album, ‘Hell on Heels.’ We are left to wonder where they found that bucket of bolts — and how is it still running? It’s a relic and should be in the Smithsonian, but it gets the point across. Even though it looks like it’s on its last legs, it’s emblematic of the fact that living life on the road is full of surprises.

Pistol Annies' Angaleena Presley Gets Married

Billy Dukes — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:17:49 +0000

Pistol Annies singer Angaleena Presley has married. The announcement was made with this photo on the all-girl trio’s Facebook page late Thursday afternoon (May 24). “Holler got hitched, y’all! Congrats Angaleena we love you!” the band wrote on Facebook.

Pistol Annies Commemorate Record Store Day With 'Hell on Heels' Vinyl

Megan Pacella — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:49:28 +0000

Every year in April, thousands of old school music fans flock to record stores in celebration of national Record Store Day. This year, the Pistol Annies will join in on the fun–and capitalize on the musical tastes of throwback listeners–with the April 21 release of ‘Hell on Heels’ on vinyl. That’s today!

Pistol Annies' New Song 'Run Daddy Run' From 'The Hunger Games' Leaks Early

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:20:03 +0000

The Pistol Annies‘ song from ‘The Hunger Games’ soundtrack has just been made available for listen in full, thanks to an early leak to YouTube. ‘Run Daddy Run’ was released by Track City. Listen below to hear the heavy, brooding tune which seems like a perfect fit for one of the film’s more desperate scenes.

Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies + More to Perform at 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:22:48 +0000

The 2011 American Country Awards on Fox is quickly becoming another must watch live television broadcast. Top country talents like Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies and Trace Adkins are on the early list of performers. With over a month to go before the Dec. 5 ceremony, more names are sure to be announced.

Pistol Annies Working With Producer T Bone Burnett

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:02:03 +0000

It’s not clear what it is, but Pistol Annies are up to something. The all-female country trio featuring Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe are just two months removed from releasing their debut album, but already seem to be working on something new.

Pistol Annies' 'Hell on Heels' Debuts on Top of Billboard's Country Albums Chart

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:23:38 +0000

Turns out those Pistol Annies are pretty good shots — after setting their sights on chart domination, they delivered with one of the year’s most impressive debuts.

The trio’s first album, ‘Hell on Heels,’ emerged on top of Billboard’s Country Album charts in its first week, moving enough units to also earn a number five debut on the overall Top 200.

Pistol Annies' Debut Album Hits Stores Today

Ken Hayes — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:33:52 +0000

The new trio’s first album is out today, and may be the first outlaw country girl group. Of course one of them is already famous, (Miranda Lambert) but these other two girls are equally as talented. Angeleena Presley has written several songs on the radio, and Ashley Monroe has gained respect from the county music [...]

Pistol Annies Offer Fans a Sneak Peek at Their New Album By Streaming 'Bad Example' [AUDIO]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:06:11 +0000

We still have a week to wait for the Pistol Annies‘ debut, but the hot new country trio is taking the edge off the wait by offering advance streams of five songs from the album.

The first track, ‘Bad Example,’ is up now, exclusively at Entertainment Weekly.