Month: June 2021

Kelsea Ballerini releases video for “I Quit Drinking”

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Post date June 22, 2021
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Kelsea Ballerini had shared the music video for her duet with LANY, “I Quit Drinking”, co-written by Ballerini alongside LANY frontman Paul Klein and Nicolle Galyon,

In the music video, directed by Blythe Thomas, the two sing together in the pouring rain, “washing away the hangover of a past relationship and the memories of an ex.” Ballerini said about the collaboration: “I’ve been a fan of LANY for a long time. It was really amazing to work together on ‘I Quit Drinking.’ We’ve all got Tennessee in common, and we found this sweet spot between rock, pop, and country for the song. It’s a little different for the both of us.”

Ballerini is set to hit the road later this year on the Remember This Tour with The Jonas Brothers while LANY recently released their album, Mama’s Boy (Deluxe), which is available now everywhere.

Take a look at the video for I Quit Drinking – here.

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Chris Lane set to hit the road for headlining ‘Fill Them Boots” tour

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Post date June 22, 2021
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Chris Lane will be hitting the road for his headlining Fill Them Boots tour which will kick-off late October in Memphis, Tennessee, wrapping in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in March 2022. Rising star Lily Rose will join Chris for the full tour, with Tyler Rich and Ernest also appearing on select dates. The Fill Them Boots tour takes its name from Chris’ new single of the same name, which dropped back in April.

Chris and his wife Lauren welcomed their first child, baby boy Dutton, earlier this month, and Chris said on Instagram of his upcoming tour: Never been more excited for anything in my life!! Me, Lauren, Dutton & the boys can’t wait to see y’all…it’s been way too long.”

Tickets for the Fill Them Boots Tour go on sale June 25 at 10 a.m. local time, but a special pre-sale begins today, June 22.

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BTS’s “Butter” spends 4th week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 charts

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Post date June 22, 2021
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BTS’ hit single “Butter” is holding its spot at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for the 4th week in a row. The song now ranks as BTS’ longest-reigning No. 1 track, beating the three-week stint achieved by their smash single, “Dynamite.” The Hot 100 ranks songs from all genres based on sales, streams, and radio activity.

Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u” and Dua Lipa’s “Levitating (featuring DaBaby)” hold at #2 and #3, respectively. Up three places, Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More (featuring SZA)” reached #4, and Justin Bieber’s “Peaches (featuring Daniel Caesar & GIVEON)” took the #5 spot.

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Lorde reveals release date for new album “Solar Power” and announces 2022 world tour

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Post date June 22, 2021
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Lorde has announced the release date of her upcoming album Solar Power as well as dates for her 2022 world tour. Lorde said in a statement, “The album is a celebration of the natural world, an attempt at immortalizing the deep, transcendent feelings I have when I’m outdoors. In times of heartache, grief, deep love, or confusion, I look to the natural world for answers. I’ve learned to breathe out, and tune in. This is what came through.”

Solar Power will be released on August 20, 2021; the 2022 concert tour will kick off in Lorde’s home country of New Zealand, spanning across Australia, North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. Tickets go on general sale on June 25; get more information, including dates for ticket pre-sales, head over to Lorde’s website.

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Dierks Bentley pays tribute to fan who passed away from cancer

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Post date June 21, 2021
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Dierks Bentley is paying homage to a young fan who passed away from cancer.

In May, Dierks shared photos and videos from his visit with Baylee Barradas, a fan in his home state of Arizona battling sarcoma, who he performed a private concert for at her home. The “Riser” singer revealed in a social media post on Monday that Baylee has passed away.

“The phrase honored and humbled gets used a lot but it is the only one appropriate for how it felt to be included by this family and be able to spend this past weekend with them, Baylee, her friends, and her dogs Arlo and Arnie,” Dierks shares in a sentimental letter alongside photos of him performing at Baylee’s bedside, surrounded by her family.

“Baylee’s father said to me, ‘it’s never too late to make a lifelong friend.’ Nothing could be more true for me and my friend Baylee. God bless,” he concludes.

Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler Hubbard and Cole Swindell also made videos for Baylee.

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Kane Brown proclaims “I Can't Love You Anymore” in unreleased song

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Post date June 21, 2021
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Kane Brown spent his Father’s Day sharing new music with fans.

Over the weekend, the singer took to Instagram to share an unreleased song, “I Can’t Love You Anymore.” Seemingly an ode to his wife, Katelyn, the dreamy country-pop number features Kane singing about an endless love that can withstand life’s obstacles.

“Through heartbreak and laughter/ However many chapters/ One thing that I know for sure is/I’m gonna love you til I can’t love you anymore,” he croons. Fans replied to the post with heart emojis, Kane encouraging them to “tag your other half.”

“I can’t give away too much yet on the new music but I [definitely] want to keep pushing myself and making music for my fans,” Kane shares with Music Mayhem about his forthcoming album. “I think it will surprise people, but it’s still me.”

The album will follow his 2020 EP, Mixtape, Vol. 1.

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Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves & more sign letter supporting Equality Act

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Post date June 21, 2021
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Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves are among the more than 300 artists who have signed a letter supporting the passage of the Equality Act.

Created by The Ally Coalition and the Equality Time Coalition, the “Music In Action for The Equality Act!“ is a letter on behalf of the music community in support of the Equality Act, legislation introduced by Congress that would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, protecting members of the LGBTQIA+ community from facing discrimination in the workplace, housing, education and more.

“As musicians and artists, we strongly believe that all people should be welcomed and celebrated as their true, authentic selves,” The Ally Coalition states. “We believe that the passage of the Equality Act is an essential part in protecting trans youth and all LGBTQ people by providing full protections to the most marginalized communities from discrimination.”

Brothers Osborne and Tenille Townes are among the other country artists who have signed the letter. T.J. Osborne made history earlier this year when he became the first openly gay artist signed to a major country label.

Taylor Swift, Bebe Rexha and James Taylor are also part of the vast list of artists who have added their names to the letter.

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Jason Aldean books three-night Las Vegas residency

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Post date June 21, 2021
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Jason Aldean is heading to Las Vegas.

The country superstar will close out the year with “Back in the Saddle: Las Vegas 2021,” a three-night residency at the Park Theater at Park MGM December 9, 10 and 11. Shows are slated to start at 9 p.m.

“Can't wait to see y'all!” the singer shares with fans on Twitter.

Jason previously headlined the venue with his “Ride All Night Vegas” residency in 2019.

“Things a Man Oughta Know” singer Lainey Wilson will join the ACM Artist of the Decade as a supporting act. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 1 p.m. ET.

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Country star trivia

On this date in 1970, Conway Twitty was at the top of the country charts with what would become one of his signature songs, a frequent set-opener and a track that was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Can you name the single? ANSWER: “Hello Darlin'.”

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American Airlines cancels 100s of flights due to maintenance issues and staffing shortages

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Post date June 21, 2021
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American said it also may continue to cancel at least 50 to 60 flights per day during the remainder of June and 50 to 80 flights per day in July, but that it will try to notify customers far ahead of their scheduled flight. American’s flight cancellations and schedule changes come amid a surge in travel as vaccine rates slowly rise and people become more comfortable getting on planes, causing staffing shortages at a number of major airlines and the TSA.

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