VOA标准英语2011--The JaneDear Girls Create Buzz on Countr

The JaneDear Girls are one of the most talked about new acts in Country music.
"Wildflower" was the first single from their self-titled debut¹ album. The song climbed to Number 15 to become the highest-charting track by a new Country act in 2010.
The JaneDear Girls are Susie Brown from Utah and Texas native Danelle Leverett. Susie, who began playing violin at age four, spent her childhood years performing in her family's band. Danelle was more interested in gymnastics, but turned to songwriting and playing guitar after an injury left her unable to compete. Following their college studies, both headed to Nashville, where they planned to pursue solo careers. Susie and Danelle were introduced through a mutual² friend and soon began writing songs together. Their similar singing voices and perfect harmonies led them to join forces and create The JaneDear Girls.
Susie and Danelle bring together a wide range of musical influences. They include Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Pat Benatar and Journey, Beyonce and Rihanna, and Shania Twain, Alabama, and Keith Urban.
Susie and Danelle met singer and producer John Rich at a Nashville event. He was so impressed with their sound that he offered to produce their debut album. The collection recently debuted³ at Number 10 on the Country Albums chart and Number 46 on the Billboard⁴ 200.
The pair co-wrote all 11 tracks on the album, which earned them an Academy of Country Music Award nomination⁵ for Top New Vocal⁶ Duo. The awards will be presented on April 3 in Las Vegas.
The duo is supporting its debut album by opening concerts on Jason Aldean's "My Kinda Party" tour.

1 debut   

n.首次演出，初次露面

参考例句：

• That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
• The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。

2 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

3 debuted   

初次表演，初次登台（debut的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• In late 2003 a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. 2003年末，全尺寸SUV的探路者无敌舰队，推出。
• The album debuted at number two and quickly went platinum. 专辑一亮相就荣登排行榜第二名，很快就取得了白金销量。

4 billboard   

n.布告板，揭示栏，广告牌

参考例句：

• He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
• Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。

5 nomination   

n.提名，任命，提名权

参考例句：

• John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。
• Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。

6 vocal   

adj.直言不讳的；嗓音的；n.[pl.]声乐节目

参考例句：

• The tongue is a vocal organ.舌头是一个发音器官。
• Public opinion at last became vocal.终于舆论哗然。