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Celebrate with Our Ryan Adams "A View of Other Windows" Contest!

 

Celebrate guitarist Neal Casal's photographic tribute to Ryan Adams & the Cardinals with one of our hottest contests ever!

This spring, we can think of no better way to honor this amazing collection than by awarding one lucky fan a hardcover copy of Casal's new book entitled, "Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows." Featuring a variety of never-before-seen photos of Ryan and his fellow bandmates, this book is a must-have for any musical enthusiast. 

To win this amazing prize, you must do one of the following:

    A. Leave a comment on any post featured on MandyMooreBlog.com. Make sure your comment includes your name, age, and location. Please note that comments containing name, age, and location but no other form of commentary will not be considered an entry for this contest.

    B. Follow MandyMooreBlog.com via TypePad.

    C. Follow us at Twitter.com/MandyMooreBlog

    D. Earn three entries by completing A, B, & C. 

Remember, all entries must be received between February 24th, 2010 and March 31st, 2010, 11:59 PM PT. The winning entry will be selected at random and announced the following day, April 1st, 2010.

Entrants must be a legal resident of the United States, its territories, or possessions. Any entry that is deemed to be fraudulent, derogatory, or unsatisfactory for any reason will be disqualified immediately. Maximum of three entries per person.

Good Luck!!

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Mandy Moore Tweets Video Preview of Neal Casal Photo Book!

In a nod to the tremendous new book by Ryan Adams and the Cardinals' Neal Casal, Mandy Moore posted the following shout-out on her popular Twitter-feed: "Check out this beautiful book of photos of my husband's band, the Cardinals," said Mandy. "Just stunning." 

Following the untimely death of Cardinal's bass guitarist Chris Feinstein, the release of "Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows" serves as a touching tribute to one of the most successful bands of the last decade. Featuring a stunning collection of 200 photographs, the book presents an in-depth look at the solitary yet exuberant life of Ryan Adams and his talented bandmates.

Set against the music of Ryan Adams, the highlight video features pictures of the band both in and out of the studio, at home, in concert, and in everyday life. Showcasing a variety of never-before-seen pictures of Ryan, this exciting preview should not be missed!

Enjoy!
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Happy, Happy Valentine's Day from MandyMooreBlog.com!

MandyMooreBlog.com would like to wish its' loyal readers a very Happy Valentine's Day!

We'd also like to congratulate our two favorite lovebirds, Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams on their first Valentine's Day as a married couple! We wish you much love and happiness always!

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Mandy Moore Dishes on "Rapunzel," Married Life & More!

Several weeks ago, we featured Mandy Moore as she sat down with the Associated Press for the news organization's AP Live show. Discussing everything from Rapunzel to her recent marriage to rocker Ryan Adams, Mandy's thoughts were insightful and thought-provoking. 

As a follow-up to our original article, MandyMooreBlog.com is proud to present a portion of Mandy's interview in its entirety. Speaking at length about her role as Disney's newest princess, Mandy discusses her feelings for Ryan and her intentions for an upcoming album.

Comparing the responsibilities of voiceover actors to those of on-screen actors, Mandy raves, "It's so much fun! I really like the elements of being able to dress casually, and not having to worry about performing on camera!" An an added benefit, she adds, "it entails so much of your imagination--it's like flexing this childhood muscle!"

Discussing her recent nuptials, Mandy's attitude is honest yet upbeat. "Life now, doesn't feel extraordinarily different. I really felt like a complete woman before, so it was never about searching for that person that would fulfill me in some way. I think I'm the best version of myself now."

As for Mandy's seventh studio album? In her own words, it's slowly but surely coming. "I'm not quite sure what this next record is going to be," she admits, "but I think I'm ready to get out of my head and put it down on paper."

We couldn't be more excited, Mandy!

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Neal Casal Releases New Book on Ryan Adams and the Cardinals!

Little more than a month after the unexpected passing of Cardinals bass guitarist, Chris Feinstein, bandmate and current Cardinals member Neal Casal has announced plans for a new book entitled "Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows."

Offering an intimate look at Ryan Adams and his fellow bandmates through the lens of its lead guitarist, Casal's remarkable book presents a touching tribute to one of the most successful bands of the last decade. 

Featuring a series of 200 breathtaking photographs, 'A View of Other Windows' captures the exhilaration of the stage and studio, while also documenting the solitary existence of life on the road. Fans can also look forward to an introduction by Ryan Adams and an afterward by Grateful Dead founding member, Phil Lesh.

Don't miss this amazing volume!

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"Heartbreaker" and "Gold" on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the Decade List!

MandyMooreBlog.com would like to congratulate Ryan Adams on the tremendous honor of being named to Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the Decade List!

Remarkably, Ryan comes in twice on the poll, ranking at #38 for "Heartbreaker," and again at #81 for "Gold." One of just a few artists to appear twice on the prestigious list, Ryan joins such legendary acts as Radiohead, The White Stripes, Eminem, Bob Dylan, and Jay-Z.

While the mag's latest list is one of Ryan's highest honors, it is by no means his first. A frequent honoree on Rolling Stone's musical polls, Ryan has accepted recent accolades from TimesOnline, New Music Express, and Paste Magazine. 

Way to go, Ryan!

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Ryan Adams Recites "White Diamond" Poem at NYPL

Back in October, we showcased highlights from a memorable chat between rocker Ryan Adams and Weeds star Mary Louise Parker. 

Held at the iconic New York Public Library, the two-hour conversation not only offered Ryan a chance to discuss his new book, "Hello Sunshine," but also served as a reconnection of sorts for the former neighbors and North Carolina natives.

The book, only Ryan's second collection of poetry, is a powerful piece of work that demands to be heard. Like "White Diamond," shown above, Ryan's poetry offers the same type of description and introspection that have been hallmarks of his illustrious musical career. 

Enjoy the video!

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MM Bloggers

P.S. Another big congratulations to Michelle Detwiler of Cuyahoga, OH for winning our Ryan Adams "Hello Sunshine" Contest!

Throwback Video: Ryan Adams Gap Ad

Nearly a decade after the release of his first album, we decided to trove through the archives in search of a truly awesome throwback video featuring Ryan Adams.

Reaching into our trusty way-back machine, we selected Ryan's classic Gap ad with music legend, Willie Nelson. 

A widely-talked about commercial following its release, Ryan discussed his reasons for filming it, in an interview with CNN. "The number one main reason is because Willie [Nelson] was doing it...and you don't say no to Willie Nelson."

Enjoy!

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"Call Me On Your Way Back Home" Voted #13 on RS Reader's Rock List: Phone Songs

 

MandyMooreBlog.com would like to congratulate Ryan Adams on being named to Rolling Stone's Reader's Rock List: Phone Songs!

In a poll honoring the best phone-inspired songs of all time, Ryan Adams earned the (lucky) 13th spot for "Call Me On Your Way Back Home," off his 2000 solo debut, "Heartbreaker."

Leading the pack in the mag's latest poll was Tommy Tutone for their iconic classic, "867-5309 / Jenny." Other artists making the list included Blondie, Beck, Stevie Wonder, and Lou Reed. 

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"29" Named #54 on TimesOnline's 100 Best Pop Albums of the Noughties List!

MandyMooreBlog.com would like to congratulate Ryan Adams on being named to TimesOnline's 100 Best Pop Albums of the Noughties List!

Coming in at #54 for his 2005 album, "29," Ryan joins the likes of Johnny Cash, Radiohead, The Strokes, and OutKast on the newspaper's exclusive list.

Recorded in honor of Ryan's 30th birthday, the album reflects the kind of introspection that has so defined this former Cardinals frontman's incredible career. Selling over a 100,000 copies since its initial release, "29" has charted among the Top 100 selling albums in four countries.  

Way to go, Ryan!

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