Kristin Chenoweth’s “GCB” canceled

ABC has canceled the soapy primetime drama “GCB,” starring Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth, Leslie Bibb and Annie Potts, after just one season.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “GCB” was among the four freshman shows ABC opted to cancel. The others were “Pan Am,” “The River” and “Missing.”

Based on Kim Gatlin’s novel “Good Christian Bitches” and titled “Good Christian Belle” before settling on the title “GCB,” the show debuted to modest returns in March and failed to make the anticipated splash required to …

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Kristin Chenoweth, star of new TV series “GCB,” performs on “Good Morning America”

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Broken Arrow Kristin Chenoweth appeared on “Good Morning America” this morning to talk about her soap new TV series “GCB” (AKA “Good Christian Belles”), which is debuting at 9 p.m. Sunday on ABC.

In addition, the Emmy- and Tony-winning singer/actress performed “I Was Here” today on “Good Morning America.”

Chenoweth also chatted a bit about her first-ever concert tour, which is launching May 9 in Seattle and will travel to Los Angeles, Denver, Detroit, …

Kristin Chenoweth plans Broken Arrow show on first concert tour

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Emmy- and Tony-winning actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth will play a hometown show in Broken Arrow on her upcoming spring tour.

The Oklahoma City University graduated announced today the dates and places for the tour, whic is her first concert tour of her career. The North American tour is set to begin May 9 in Seattle and will travel to Los Angeles, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, New York, Nashville and Atlanta, among other cities.

“I’ve sung all over the place but I’ve never committed to a tour …

UPDATED: Kristin Chenoweth to sing National Anthem before tonight’s OKC Thunder-Dallas Mavericks game

Kristin Chenoweth (AP file)

UPDATED: Kristin Chenoweth absolutely blew the roof off the Chesapeake Energy Arena Thursday night with her performance of the National Anthem! To watch a video of her belting it out before the Thunder game, click here.

Tony- and Emmy-winning actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth, who hails from Broken Arrow, is back in Oklahoma to sing the National Anthem before tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game.

The Thunder take on the NBA’s defending champs, the Dallas Mavericks, who also happen to be …

Kristin Chenoweth, Wayman Tisdale, members of The Ventures and more inducted into Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth smiles after signing the oversized Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame guitar at her induction into the hall of fame Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in Muskogee. Chenoweth is from Broken Arrow and attended Oklahoma City University before moving to New York City and beginning a career in in theater, TV, film and music. (Photo by Adam Kemp, The Oklahoman)

A version of this story also appears in Friday’s The Oklahoman.

Kristin Chenoweth joins Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inducting Kristin Chenoweth, Wayman Tisdale, Gene Triplett and more tonight

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MUSKOGEE – The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame 2011 class of inductees will be inducted tonight and include Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth; the late Jesse Ed Davis, who played with Leon Russell, Jackson Browne, George Harrison and John Lennon; the late jazz musician Wayman Tisdale; The Oklahoman entertainment writer Gene Triplett; the late composer, lyricist and performer Ralph Blane; Nokie Edwards and the late Bob Bogle, both of The Ventures; and multiple Grammy nominee and past Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame…

Kristin Chenoweth, Wayman Tisdale, Gene Triplett and more to be inducted Thursday into Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert Muskogee, OK

From Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.

Kristin Chenoweth, the late Wayman Tisdale and Gene Triplett to be inducted Thursday into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Column: Other honorees include The Ventures guitarists Nokie Edwards and the late Bob Bogle, the late guitarist/keyboard player Jesse Ed Davis, the late composer, lyricist and performer Ralph Blane and Kiowa/Navajo singer Cheevers Toppah.

MUSKOGEE — The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame will usher a particularly talented group into its ranks during…

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Kristin Chenoweth performs on “Dancing with the Stars”

Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth performed Monday and Tuesday on the hit reality TV show “Dancing with the Stars.”

In honor of the show’s “Broadway Week,” the Tony- and Emmy-winning singer/actress belted a medley of “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady” and “Maybe This Time” from “Cabaret.”

She also performed “Lessons Learned,” from her debut country album “Some Lessons Learned,” released earlier this fall.

Chenoweth will be inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Nov. 10 in Muskogee.

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New releases for Sept. 13, 2011: Kristin Chenoweth goes country, St. Vincent offers “Strange Mercy,” Dirt Drifters celebrate debut

Oklahoma country music and indie rock fans should have happy ears today, with three new albums from artists with state ties dropping.

Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth is releasing today her debut country album, “Some Lessons Learned.” Look for my review of the album in the coming days.

The Tony-winning singer/actress has been busily promoting the album and her new country career,…

Kristin Chenoweth, Wayman Tisdale, The Oklahoman’s Gene Triplett and more to be added to Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

Kristin Chenoweth (AP file)

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame 2011 class of inductees has been announced and will include Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth; the late Jesse Ed Davis, who played with Leon Russell, Jackson Browne, George Harrison and John Lennon; the late jazz musician Wayman Tisdale; The Oklahoman entertainment writer Gene Triplett; the late composer, lyricist and performer Ralph Blane; Nokie Edwards and the late Bob Bogle, both of The Ventures; and multiple Grammy nominee and past Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame…