Country Music's Latest Crush
They're country music's latest crush—a duo who met in Nashville at a downtown karaoke bar then got a break on "Can You Duet," CMT's equivalent of "American Idol." The soul-leaning style and harmonies of now-famous country singers Josh Jones and Meghan Linsey of Steel Magnolia so moved Scott Borchetta, one of the "Can You Duet" judges, that he signed the act to his label, Big Machine Records. Fast forward a year and even before the release of the Steel Magnolia debut album, the two were nominated for nine major country music awards, including Vocal Duo of the Year at the recent CMA Awards.
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Steel Magnolia's Opry Debut (via YouTube)
The music partners and real-life loves of Steel Magnolia spent the better part of last year on the road and on tour alongside Brad Paisley. But eBay played a part in assuring them that rare downtime at home had a different look altogether from life on a bus. "Josh needed a car and so I searched eBay for classic models within our price range and found a candy apple red '67 Chevelle!" says Meghan Linsey. "The seller happened to be only a few hours away in Chattanooga and we bought it without so much as having a mechanic check it out and drove it back to Nashville. He's been driving it since!"

Steel Magnolia's Josh Jones and Meghan Linsey with the '67 Chevelle they purchased from an eBay online auction
For Steel Magnolia singer Meghan Linsey, eBay is a natural go-to shopping source on the long drives between country music concerts. "I have the eBay app on my phone—a great way to pass hours when on the road," she says. "I love to find vintage designer pieces... If you find something really cool and different, you know it's original. I mix and match everything in my closet...vintage, designer, stuff from Target," says the famous country singer, whose favorite eBay search keywords include Marc Jacobs, Betsey Johnson, Christian Louboutin Size 7.5 and vintage designer dresses. "I order my airbrush makeup in bulk. I even gave my dad an eBay gift card for his birthday, as he's always looking for deals."
We hit up eBay for a jam session inspired by Steel Magnolia's favorite search terms.
Purple Patent Christian Louboutin Heels
(buy it now price, $600)
Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booties
(buy it now price, $1,490)
Handmade Fascinator
(buy it now price, $3.66)
Betsey Johnson Violet Sunglasses
(buy it now price, $45)
Betsey Johnson Strapless Evening Dress
(buy it now price, $129.99)
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Cocktail Dress
(buy it now price, $69.95)
Vintage 1950s Rockabilly Dress
(buy it now price, $48.78)
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
(buy it now price, $24,000)
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Love, love the car! I can just see you two cruising around town! Who would ever think that you found it on E-Bay! Another great shopping site, is Etsy.....great stuff..check it out sometime when traveling down the concert road! Happy Cruising and Shopping! Cathy aka Girls Gone Junkin in Texas!