Month: October 2021

Carly Pearce uncovered a hidden gem with “Diamondback”

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Post date October 1, 2021
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Carly Pearce is sharing the story behind “Diamondback,” the lead single from her just-released 29: Written in Stone project. Written by Carly, along with Shane McAnally, Kelsea Ballerini and Tofer Brown, the song took on an entirely new meaning once Carly decided to record it.

“I was brought in on an idea that Shane McAnally actually had,” Carly says in a video shared on YouTube. “He said ‘I want to write a song called ‘Diamondback.” I think initially he wanted to write it like a Diamondback snake, and then they threw me in the mix, and it became a little different.”

Carly was almost finished with her record when she decided to include “Diamondback” on the project.

“It came at the end of the writing of 29,” Carly recalls. “I think it may have actually been the last song, and it felt kind of like this little gem that none of us knew we needed, but it felt right for the project. To me, it’s reminiscent of The Chicks, when Natalie Maines was just fiery and going for it.”

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Thomas Rhett passes on love of music to daughter Willa Gray

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Post date October 1, 2021
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At least one of Thomas Rhett‘s daughters seems interested in following in her father’s footsteps. Thomas and Lauren Akins‘ oldest daughter, five-year-old Willa Gray, is already joining her father in the studio, and seems to have a natural knack for all things musical.

“Every time I go to my studio, she just watches me walk downstairs,” Thomas tells Entertainment Tonight. “She was like, ‘Are you going to your studio? ‘I’m like, ‘Yeah, you wanna come?’ She’s like, ‘Yeah,’ and we’ll just go down there and make beats together. I’ll play the guitar, and I’ll just hand her the microphone and she’ll just freestyle. It’s unbelievable.”

Thomas and Lauren are also parents to daughters Ada James and Lennon Love. Their fourth child, also a girl, is due to arrive in November.

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Elvie Shane looks ahead with ambitious new album, 'Backslider'

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Post date October 1, 2021
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Elvie Shane‘s debut album, Backslider, will be out this month.

The rising star announced the release of his 15-track freshman record, which will drop on October 29. The project, co-written by Elvie, includes his current top-five single, “My Boy.”

“It's about more than just me,” Elvie say of Backslider. “Whether you're from the United States or the other side of the world, we've probably experienced the same things: Heartbreak, family trouble, love, the yearning for a better life. These songs are my personal stories written so they rhyme . but I think they are stories that happen to each and every one of us.”

Backslider is available for pre-order now from the usual outlets.

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Dustin Lynch sets sights on new music with “Huntin' Land” featuring Riley Green

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Post date October 1, 2021
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Dustin Lynch just dropped a brand-new song, “Huntin’ Land,” featuring Riley Green — and a video. The new song appears to be from an upcoming album.

“Huntin' Land' is one of those fun songs that we can listen to and have a laugh at while hanging with our buddies,” Dustin says of the song. “I've been playing this one out at shows recently, and it's been cool watching fans react in real time to it. So pumped Riley was able to hop on it too. Now we need to get a hunt on the books!”

Dustin is currently enjoying a top-15 hit with another collaboration. The song, “Thinking ‘Bout You,” with Mackenzie Porter, is from Dustin’s 2020 Tullahoma album.

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Country star trivia

On this day in 2005, this country star became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a little more than two years after he made his Opry debut — and several years after he used to try to sneak in as a fan. Who is it? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley.

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Ryan Hurd admits to “Chasing After…” his first top ten, and making one important change

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Post date October 1, 2021
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Ryan Hurd‘s enjoying his first top-ten song as an artist right now, duetting with his wife Maren Morris on “Chasing After You.”

Of course, Ryan’s already been to the top of the chart as a writer, having co-written “What If I Never Get Over You” for Lady A, Luke Bryan‘s “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” and Blake Shelton‘s “Lonely Tonight.”

Ironically, his first major success comes with a tune he didn’t write — one that’s been a hot property for some time.

“This song has been around a long time,” Ryan explains. “And it was held by a handful of artists before us, and for whatever reason didn’t make those albums. And when it became available, I remember asking around if it would be something that I could kind of claim.”

“And I remember [Maren and I] were on our first trip together, which was a while ago, and we were on a beach,” he recalls. “We went to the Caymans, I think. I think that’s the night that Maren said she wanted to be a part of this song.”

“And so it’s gone through a few versions of recordings, and we settled on this one,” Ryan adds.

It turns out “Chasing After You” wasn’t even envisioned as a collaboration at first.

“It was originally not a duet,” Ryan reveals. “But I think picturing it and being able to do that, I think once we saw that it could be, it just became much more powerful.”

You’ll find “Chasing After You” on Ryan’s debut album, Pelago, which comes out October 15.

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Blake Shelton drops new country music anthem, “Come Back As a Country Boy”

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Post date October 1, 2021
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Blake Shelton‘s new single is out! The Oklahoma native just dropped “Come Back As a Country Boy,” celebrating everything that is right about country music. The song, written by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Josh Thompson, is from Blake’s upcoming Body Language Deluxe album, out on December 3.

“I think this song is an anthem for everyday hardworking country people out there,” Blake said of his rocking new single. “We have so much pride in who we are and what we do that, if we ever died and got the chance to live life over again, we probably wouldn't do it if we couldn't be country.”

Blake will wrap up his Friends and Heroes Tour this weekend with shows in Michigan and Wisconsin.

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President Biden signs last-minute bill to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline at midnight

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Post date October 1, 2021
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President Joe Biden on Thursday night signed Congress’ stopgap funding bill to avert a shutdown and extend government funding through December 3. The Senate and House voted on Thursday to pass a measure to resupply the federal government with funds until December in order to avoid a shutdown that was set to take place at midnight. The Senate voted 65-35 and the House voted 254-175 in support of the stopgap funding bill. Congress then sent the bill to President Biden’s desk for a signature before the midnight deadline, at which point the government would have had to partially shut down.

Biden canceled a trip to Chicago on Wednesday to stay in Washington, D.C., to facilitate a deal to avoid a shutdown and work on debt ceiling negotiations. The White House said Biden would sign a measure quickly to keep federal employees working beyond Thursday. Biden said in a statement that “the passage of this bill reminds us that bipartisan work is possible and it gives us time to pass longer-term funding to keep our government running and delivering for the American people.”

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers last week that she expects that Congress has until about Oct. 18 to raise the debt ceiling before the government starts defaulting on payments, which would make borrowing more money more expensive and more difficult.

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FBI joins in the search for missing Florida woman Miya Marcano

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Post date October 1, 2021
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The FBI is assisting in the search for a 19-year-old woman who went missing last Friday from an Orlando apartment complex. Sheriff John Mina of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the FBI is aiding in the search for Miya Marcano, who was last seen at about 5 p.m. on Friday at the Arden Villas Luxury Apartments in Orlando, where she lived and worked.

According to the sheriff, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has assisted with specially trained canines that can locate electronics, specifically cell phones. Other local agencies have provided dogs and dive teams to search bodies in the water. Earlier this week, Armando Manuel Caballero, a person of interest in the case, had been found dead of an apparent suicide. Sheriff Mina said authorities believe Caballero, who worked at the apartments, had accessed Marcano’s apartment without her permission and there was an arrest warrant for him for burglary. Currently, investigators aren’t looking for any other people in connection to Marcano’s disappearance, saying Caballero “was the main person that we are focusing on.”

Marcano was wearing a red shirt, jeans, and a black hoodie at her apartment complex when she was last seen. The sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that Marcano “had a scheduled flight that evening, but never made it on the plane.” Authorities urge anyone with information to call the Central Florida Crimeline or 407-836-4357.

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Nashville notes

Dolly Parton will headline the inaugural Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye concert, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The concert will be held on October 24 at the CMA Theater inside the Country Music Hall of Fame. The lineup of performers also includes Dennis Quaid, Linda Davis and Collin Raye, among others.

Randy Travis will receive the Artist of a Lifetime Award at the upcoming CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. Other artists who have been given the prestigious honor include Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers and Merle Haggard.

Brandi Carlile will receive the She Is the Music Award at the upcoming virtual Songs of Hope celebration, presented by City of Hope. The event will take place at 8:30 p.m. ET on September 30.