Month: September 2021

“She crushed it”: Luke Bryan brings young fan on stage to sing with him

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Luke Bryan is more than happy to share the spotlight with his fans. In fact, some share it by invitation.

Over the weekend, the hitmaker shared a video from his Farm Tour that shows him performing “Waves” alongside a young fan wearing a white cowgirl hat adorned with a yellow feather boa. Luke kneels beside her as the two sing the hit.

The two then turn to the packed crowd, the young girl raising her arm in the air as Luke closes his eyes and sings the final notes.

“You did good!” Luke tells her, and gives her a hug.

“A natural. She crushed it,” Luke praises in the caption.

“Love it. So special,” one fan comments on the sweet moment, while another adds, “Oh my goodness this is the cutest.”

The American Idol judge continues on his Proud to Be Right Here Tour through October 28.

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Jason Aldean announces double album, 'Macon, Georgia'

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Jason Aldean is paying homage to his roots with his new album, Macon, Georgia.

The superstar surprised fans on Monday with the announcement that he’s releasing a double album comprised of 30 songs that will be released in two parts. The project is named after Jason’s hometown and state.

The first half, Macon, which features 15 songs, will arrive on November 12, while second half Georgia drops next year on April 22.

Macon includes “If I Didn’t Love You,” Jason’s hit duet with Carrie Underwood that’s currently racing to the top of the country charts, along with other new titles “After You,” “Over You Again,” “That’s What Tequila Does” and many more.

Both albums also feature live renditions of some of the superstar’s biggest hits recorded around the country, including a rendition of “Amarillo Sky” recorded live in Nashville, “She’s Country” in Las Vegas and “Big Green Tractor” from Dallas.

“Where you were raised has such a big influence on who you become, and for me it's no different,” Jason reflects in an Instagram post announcing the album.

Macon, Georgia follows the hitmaker’s 2019 album, 9, that landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

Macon is available for pre-order now.

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Country star trivia 9/27

Forty-five years ago, this still mostly unknown country singer got in more than a little legal trouble. While still a teenager, he was arrested and charged with larceny, as well as breaking and entering in North Carolina. He was later pardoned for the offenses. At the time of his arrest, he still went by his last name, Traywick. Who was he? ANSWER: Randy Travis.

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“I'll be back soon”: Ashley McBryde offers update following horse riding accident

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Ashley McBryde is providing more insight into her horseback riding accident last week that landed her in the hospital.

In a note posted to Facebook over the weekend, the singer shared that she and some friends went for a horseback ride in Montana hours before her scheduled show at The Wilma on Wednesday. Ashley says she was at first enjoying a smooth ride on a young female horse named Jenny. But on the way back to the barn, something spooked the horse, and Ashley’s foot had slipped out of the stirrup and wasn’t able to correct it in time.

“We passed the ranch owner to whom I yelled, ‘I lost the stirrup I may go over,’ and I did. Jenny wasn’t trying to throw me at all. But she was moving faster than I could stay on with one stirrup and a loss of center balance,” she explains.

Ashley says that when she hit the ground, she thought she’d only struck her shoulder. But during a trip to the ER, the scans showed that she had a “pretty harsh” concussion and had to have her scalp stitched.

“You know me, I wouldn’t postpone a show for bumps and bruises. But at the moment, I am not able to walk without assistance. We are in contact with my doctors and following everything they say seriously,” she continues. “And as soon as I am able to walk across a stage again, that is exactly where you’ll find me. Y’all take care of yourselves. I’ll be back soon.”

Ashley postponed two of her shows last week due to the accident. She’s in the midst of her headlining This Town Talks Tour and will open for Luke Combs on his What You See is What You Get Tour.

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Mom and 2-year-old son fall to their deaths at Petco Park prior to San Diego Padres game

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Post date September 27, 2021
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A mother and her 2-year-old son fell to their deaths at Petco Park before the San Diego Padres’ home game against the Atlanta Braves. The San Diego police department said that shortly before 4 p.m. PT Saturday, police said they were notified that two people had fallen from the third-level concourse level, equivalent of six stories high, to the sidewalk. Two officers found the bodies of the woman, 40, and her son. The woman and boy were declared dead at the scene at 4:11 p.m. They were not identified but lived in San Diego.

Police Lt. Adam T. Sharki said that the mother and son had been at a dining/concession area on the concourse level while the child’s father was at the ballpark. A man told the San Diego Union-Tribune that his wife witnessed the fall, saying it appeared a toddler fell from an area with picnic tables, and the woman also fell trying to grab him.

The team said in a written statement Sunday: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life at Petco Park last evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of those involved. We will continue to refrain from comment on the nature of the incident as it is an ongoing investigation by the San Diego Police Department.”

Police said the deaths “appeared to be suspicious” and that the San Diego Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene “out of an abundance of caution.” Investigators are looking for evidence and possible witnesses, and they are hoping to speak with people who were present when the fall happened, according to the statement.

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Jimmie Allen sees “room to grow” heading into the first elimination on 'Dancing with the Stars': “I love fives!”

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Jimmie Allen may be going into Dancing with the Star‘s first elimination tonight with the third-lowest score of the contenders, but he’s not letting that get him down.

In fact, he has a pretty positive view of how he and partner Emma Slater did doing the Tango.

“I’ve never danced before,” he explains, “so one, I’m just trying to remember myself that this whole, you know, Dancing with the Stars thing is like professional dancers paired up with celebrities that can’t dance, being judged by people that judge professional dancers.”

“So what I loved is, though,” he tells ABC Audio, “I love that they didn’t grade me like Jimmie Allen, the country singer. They graded me like a dancer, which was cool.”

After his first dance of the season, Jimmie sees nowhere to go but up.

“It showed the weaknesses, showed things I need to work on. It was fun and what I love about getting fives — after [judge] Len [Goodman] gave me a five, I was like, ‘I love fives!'” Jimmie laughs.

“But it’s room to grow… ” he reflects. “I figure the first week [if] you come out getting eights and tens and all that stuff, you know, you got a lot to live up to the next week. I got room to grow! That’s how I look at it.”

See how Jimmie fares tonight doing the Rumba to his hit, “Make Me Want To,” starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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The manhunt for Brian Laundrie continues as the family of his fiancé Gabby Petito gather in New York for her funeral service

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Family and friends gathered to mourn at the funeral of Gabby Petito in New York on Sunday, as a manhunt for her fiancé Brian Laundrie continues. In North Port, Fla., where Petito lived with Laundrie and his parents, mourners set up a memorial across from City Hall, leaving balloons, teddy bears and signs in her memory.

At the service held at Moloney’s Holbrook Funeral Home in Long Island, N.Y., Petito’s father remembered her passion for travel: “I want you to take a look at these pictures, and I want you to be inspired by Gabby,” her father, Joseph Petito said. “If there’s a trip you guys want to take, take it now. Do it now while you have the time. If there is a relationship that you’re in that might not be the best thing for you, leave it now.” Joseph Petito on Saturday also announced the formation of ‘The Gabby Petito Foundation,’ which will aim to provide resources and guidance to families of missing children.

Prior to the ceremony, Petito’s mother Nichole Schmidt posted to Facebook sharing a series of family photos as she thanked people who have shared support for the family online. “As I scroll through all the posts, my heart is full of love,” she wrote. “I wish I could reach out and hug each and every one of you!!! Your support has been so overwhelming and we are so filled with gratitude.”

Petito’s body was found in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park after her family reported her missing while she and Laundrie were on a cross-country road trip. Her death has been ruled a homicide. Laundrie, 23, has been named a person of interest by North Port Police after he returned home on Sept. 1 without her and the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued an arrest warrant against him Wednesday after a federal grand jury indicted Laundrie on a single count of unauthorized access to a debit card and two bank accounts.

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Nashville notes

Alan Jackson just released the video for his “Where Have You Gone” album. The video, filmed at the Ryman Auditorium, honors several country music legends, including Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. Watch it at Alan’s official YouTube channel.

RaeLynn‘s Baytown album is out! The 14-track record includes a duets with Blake Shelton and Mitchell Tenpenny. RaeLynn co-wrote all of the songs on the project, which was released on Round Here Records.

Randy Travis released a remastered deluxe version of his debut album, Storms of Life, to commemorate the record’s 35th anniversary. Storms of Life includes his first number-one hit, “On the Other Hand.”

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Ashley McBryde recovering after serious horseback riding accident in Montana

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Post date September 27, 2021
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Ashley McBryde is recovering after sustaining injuries while horseback riding in Montana. McBryde shared the news via her Instagram stories, saying she was riding a horse while visiting Missoula, Montana on Wednesday (Sept. 22) and was rushed to the hospital after an accident that occurred while rising a horse.

McBryde’s statement read: “Ashley was enjoying her time in the beautiful state of Montana and had an accident while riding a horse. After a trip to the hospital and a few stitches (and some very sore bones) she is recovering and doing her best to ensure she can play again as soon as possible. Thank you to the wonderful EMTs and hospital workers in Missoula. Our sincerest apologies to the fans for the postponement tonight. As soon as we have updates on other shows this week, we will make sure to let everyone know.”

McBryde’s shows on Wednesday Sept. 22 in Missoula, Thursday Sept. 23 in Spokane, Washington, Saturday, Sept. 25 in Seattle, and Sunday, Sept. 26 in Portland were all cancelled. The singer/songwriter is in the midst of her headlining This Town Talks Tour. McBryde is also scheduled to join Luke Combs tour with Ray Fulcher in Eugene Oregon is Sept. 28 as part of Luke’s What You See Is What You Get Tour.

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Zac Brown Band announced as opening act on The Rolling Stones November tour date

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Post date September 27, 2021
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The Zac Brown Band announced via social media that they would open for legendary rockers The Rolling Stones. In the tweet, the Zac Brown Band said “Couldn’t be more honored to warm up the stage for The Rolling Stones.” They’ll take the stage at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 11th. The Rolling Stones tour comes after the tragic loss of their longtime drummer Charlie Watts. Steve Jordan, who was Watts’ understudy will sit behind the kit for the tour.

The Zac Brown Band is currently in the midst of its The Comeback Tour which sees the group reunite after canceling its 2020 tour due to the pandemic. The band is also prepping to release The Comeback on October 15th.

Zac Brown Band Set To Open For The Rolling Stones In Their Hometown Of Atlanta

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