Month: November 2021

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Garth Brooks' Stadium Tour is back on as he puts two long-awaited Ireland shows on the books

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Garth Brooks is headed to Dublin, Ireland for a pair of Croke Park stadium shows next September.

The singer shared the news on Instagram this week, and it's exciting for a couple of reasons. Not only do the new dates mean he's resuming his Stadium Tour, which he cancelled earlier this year due to rising pandemic concerns, but his stops in Ireland are also several years in the making.

Back in 2014, Garth sold out five shows at Croke Park as part of his comeback World Tour, but he never made it to the stage. The Dublin City Council refused licenses for two of the five concerts, and according to the Irish Times, Garth insisted that he would play all five shows or none.

Now, the singer is slated to make his triumphant return to the venue, which has a capacity of more than 80,000. The shows will take place on September 9 and 10, 2022, and tickets go on sale on Thanksgiving Day, November 25.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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House votes to censure Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar for violent tweets

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The U.S. House on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for tweeting an animated video of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being killed. The chamber voted 223-207 in favor of the resolution, with two Republicans — Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. — siding with Democrats. A censure is the most serious action the House can take to punish a lawmaker short of expulsion from Congress. Gosar, R-Ariz, will be stripped of his committee assignments but will remain a House member. The last time the House voted to censure one of its members was in 2010, against former Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., over ethics violations. It was the 24th time the House had censured a lawmaker in its history.

The tweet, since-deleted showed Gosar and Reps. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., as the protagonists of the Japanese anime series Attack on Titan in an altered version of the series’ opening credits as they fly through the air and use swords to fight against Titans, on whom Ocasio-Cortez and President Joe Biden’s faces were photoshopped. “Any anime fans out there?” Gosar wrote on the video.  Gosar was defiant about being censured: “I do not espouse violence against anyone. I never have. There is no threat in the cartoon other than the threat that immigration poses to our country.”

Ocasio-Cortez said: “It is a sad day in which a member who leads a political party in the United States of America cannot bring themselves to say that issuing a depiction of murdering a member of Congress is wrong. The glorification of the suggestion of the killing of a colleague is completely unacceptable. And I think that it’s a clear violation of House rules. I think it’s a sad day. But I think that it’s really important for us to be very clear that violence has no place in our political discourse. 

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Jacob Chansley, ‘QAnon shaman’, sentenced to 41 months in Capitol riot

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Jacob Chansley, the self-styled “QAnon shaman” who became one of the faces of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, has been sentenced to nearly three and a half years in prison for his role in the riot. At a hearing Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced Chansley to 41 months in prison, although he will be given credit for the roughly 10 months he has already served.

Photographs of a bare-chested Chansley carrying a bullhorn and a spear adorned with the American flag in the halls of the Capitol became some of the iconic images of that day.  The Justice Department says Chansley was among the first 30 rioters to enter the Capitol on Jan. 6 as the crowd overwhelmed police and pushed into the building.  Chansley was arrested days later and indicted on six charges, two of which were felonies, and ordered detained pending trial. He ultimately struck a deal with the government and pleaded guilty in September to a single count of obstruction of an official proceeding.

At Wednesday’s hearing, Chansley addressed the court for around 40 minutes, saying he has spent much of the time he’s been locked up reflecting on his life and his actions on Jan. 6, adding: “Men of honor admit when they’re wrong. Not just publicly but to themselves. I was wrong for entering the Capitol. I have no excuse. No excuse whatsoever. The behavior is indefensible.” Chansley admitted that he was guilty, but also said “I am not a violent man. I am not an insurrectionist. I am certainly not a domestic terrorist. I am a good man who broke the law. And I’m doing everything I can to take responsibility for that.”

Before announcing his sentence, Judge Lamberth told Chansley he believes that his remorse is genuine and heartfelt, but he also told Chansley that “what you did was terrible.” He said Chansley had made the right decision to plead guilty and take responsibility for his actions, instead of going to trial where he faced a much longer possible sentence.

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Scotty McCreery's “Five More Minutes” has always been special — and now it's inspiring a Hallmark film

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Scotty McCreery knew his song, “Five More Minutes,” was special right from the moment he wrote it. “I tweeted that day, like, This is my favorite song I've ever written,'” the singer remembers.

But now, he's got more momentum behind the song than ever. Not only was it a chart-topping, career-changing hit, but as of this holiday season, it's the inspiration behind a Hallmark film of the same name.

Starring Nikki DeLoach and David Hayden-Jones, the film follows a woman who unearths her grandfather's journal — and with it, an untold love story that fulfills her Christmas wish in ways she never expected.

“As a songwriter, that's what you want, is your song to have a positive impact on people,” Scotty reflects. “So now people can watch a movie, and hopefully feel good once it's all finished up.”

However, we won't see Scotty's face on the screen when the movie airs. “I wish,” he laments. “…They do all their filming in Canada, and with COVID and borders and stuff, it was a little funky this year. But hopefully next time.”

In fact, the singer says he'd love to someday tackle an acting project. “I've acted, like, once in my life. It was a high school musical, and it was Bye Bye Birdie,” Scotty reveals, explaining that he was inspired to try out for the role after hearing that the character of Conrad Birdie was based on two of his heroes.

“Once I heard it was like Elvis [Presley] and Conway Twitty in person, I was like, I will try out for that role!'” he adds with a laugh. “Luckily, I got it, and I had so much fun doing it. So I have not acted in 11 years, I think?…So I'd be all about it. I'd be down.”

Five More Minutes airs on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel on November 20.

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Chris Janson announces ‘Halfway To Crazy’ 2022 tour

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Chris Janson announced his headlining ‘Halfway to Crazy’ tour, which finds Janson playing auditoriums, theaters and arenas across the nation. The “Halfway to Crazy” tour kicks off on Feb. 10, and will run through April, including a Nashville date at the Ryman Auditorium on March 10. Joining him as support on tour will be Ray Fulcher and Shane Profitt.

Said Janson: “I’m super excited to hit the road in early 2022. It’s been incredible to be back in front of an audience again this year, with crowds more hungry and grateful for live music than ever before. Whether you’re a fan or an artist, there’s nothing like a seeing a live show. I can’t wait to see everyone on the ‘Halfway to Crazy’ Tour and to maybe play y’all some new music that I’ve got coming real soon.”

Fan club members can purchase tickets now; general public on-sale will start on Friday, Nov. 19. More dates are expected to be announced over the coming weeks.  For more info, head to ChrisJanson.com.

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Willie Nelson releases his cover of Hank Williams’ “I Saw The Light” ahead of his upcoming album

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Willie Nelson released his latest single from his upcoming album, The Willie Nelson Family, which is due out November 19. The single is a cover of Hank Williams’ classic 1948 tune “I Saw The Light.”

The 88-year-old singer/songwriter recruited a number of his family members for his new album. including sister Bobbie Nelson on piano, sons Lukas and Micah Nelson on drums, guitars, and vocals, and daughters Paula and Amy Nelson, also on drums, guitars, and vocals.  The album will be comprised of six Willie Nelson originals, along with six covers, including George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” and the spiritual “In The Garden.”

The Willie Nelson Family is the third new Willie Nelson studio album to be released since July 2020.

Check out the cover of “I Saw The Light” – here.

Willie Nelson Family Releases ‘I Saw the Light’ Cover of Hank Williams’ Classic

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Adele debuts her new song “To Be Loved” live from her living room on social media

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Adele took to social media to share a new live video of herself singing her latest song ‘To Be Loved’ from her upcoming album ’30’.

Adele, 33, posted the live video on Twitter, showing the singer sitting down in what appeared to be her living room in the clip, with just a piano playing in the background, accompanying her vocals. She wore an all black outfit and had her hair pulled back as she closed her eyes and brought the tune to life.  “To Be Loved,” she simply captioned the video that she shared to her page.

To Be Loved is one of 12 new songs featured on Adele’s new album 30, which is set to be released on Nov. 19. There are also three additional new tracks included on the Target version of the album, which comes six years after Adele’s last album, 25.

Take a look at the live performance from Adele – here.

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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announce break up after two years together

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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced on social media they have broken up after two years of dating. The two shared a joint statement to their respective Instagram stories on Wednesday night, sharing that they plan to stay best friends. The joint statement read: “Hi guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever. We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.”

The two met while on tour as opening acts for Austin Mahone in 2014, when Cabello was part of the band Fifth Harmony. Mendes and Cabello have collaborated on music over the years and released their first song together, “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” in November 2015. They officially started dating in July 2019, and when they took the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles later that year to perform a rendition of their collaboration, “Señorita,” that proved they were more than just friends.

There were no obvious signs recently that the couple were on the rocks; just this past Halloween, the duo shared pictures of their costumes together on social media, and shared a kiss while performing in New York in September.

Shawn Mendes And Camila Cabello Split, ‘Will Continue To Be Best Friends’

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More “Life Changes” for Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins, as they welcome Lillie Carolina

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Thomas Rhett‘s now officially a father of four, after his newest daughter arrived on Monday.

“Lillie Carolina Akins, born November 15th. 7.5 pounds of pure joy,” he announced late Wednesday night on his socials.

“[Lauren Akins] you are my hero,” he added, along with a photo of mom and dad with the little one.

“Watching a child being born is legit a miracle,” he continued. “4 under 6 here we go!”

TR and Lauren started their family by adopting now 6-year-old Willa Gray from a Ugandan orphanage in 2017. Ada James was born in August of that same year, followed by the arrival of Lennon Love in February of 2020. 

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Nashville notes

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This December, Laine Hardy has plans for a six-stop tour with a charitable twist. The shows are a partnership with Carolinas-based restaurant chain the Wild Wing Cafe and nonprofit Little Kids Rock. The shows will support music education in schools and include school visits and donations of musical instruments.

Country-flavored Southern rock outfit the Marshall Tucker Band have announced a 50th anniversary tour that'll launch in January 2022. For dates and ticketing details, visit the group's website.

Rising trio Restless Road, who are signed to Kane Brown's 1021 Entertainment, have announced their first headlining run. Called the Bar Friends Tour, it'll kick off in April 2022 and run through the end of May.

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