Month: November 2021

Jessica Simpson celebrates four years of sobriety with candid photo on social media

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Post date November 2, 2021
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Jessica Simpson shared a candid photo of herself from four years ago on social media depicting her first day without alcohol, and detailed in an honest, emotional post the way she felt that day as she began her journey to sobriety.

The 41-year-old Simpson wrote on Instagram: “This person in the early morning of Nov 1, 2017 is an unrecognizable version of myself. I had so much self-discovery to unlock and explore. I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self-respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity. Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted. I wanted to feel the pain so I could carry it like a badge of honor. I wanted to live as a leader does and break cycles to advance forward- never looking back with regret and remorse over any choice I have made and would make for the rest of my time here within this beautiful world.” Simpson added, “There is so much stigma around the word alcoholism or the label of an alcoholic. The real work that needed to be done in my life was to actually accept failure, pain, brokenness, and self-sabotage. The drinking wasn’t the issue. I was. I didn’t love myself. I didn’t respect my own power. Today I do. I have made nice with the fears and I have accepted the parts of my life that are just sad. I own my personal power with soulful courage. I am wildly honest and comfortably open. I am free.”

In January 2020, Simpson opened up about her alcoholism in her memoir Open Book, saying she hit “rock bottom”on Halloween 2017 — a day where she recounts “zoning out” from drinking and was unable to dress her kids. She wrote in her memoir: “I was terrified of letting them see me in that shape. I am ashamed to say that I don’t know who got them into their costumes that night.” The next day she confided in her friends, saying: “I need to stop. Something’s got to stop. And if it’s alcohol that’s doing this and making things worse, then I quit.”

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Adele reveals tracklist for upcoming new album ’30’

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Post date November 2, 2021
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Adele has released the tracklist for her upcoming new album ’30’. The singer-songwriter announced her fourth studio album ’30’ last month after sharing its lead single, ‘Easy On Me’ – her first new song in five years. The new LP is set to arrive on November 19.

Adele has unveiled the tracklist for the album — the standard version of ’30’ will feature 12 songs, while a Target ‘bonus edition’ will have an extra three songs, including a duet with Chris Stapleton.

“Easy on Me” is spending its second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also stays at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. Adele’s last album, 2015’s 25, logged 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, won album of the year and best pop vocal album at the 2017 Grammy Awards, and was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Garth Brooks‘ show at the Grand Ole Opry on November 18 has sold out. It’s part of his series of intimate shows at the Opry and Ryman Auditorium. He’ll perform two sold-out shows at the Ryman on November 19 and 20. All three shows are limited capacity.

Darius Rucker is performing his current single, “My Masterpiece,” on Good Morning America on Friday, airing on ABC.

Tim McGraw has issued a reimagination of his 2011 holiday song, “Christmas All Over the World,” that he’s paired with his rendition of “It Wasn’t His Child,” originally released in 2020. Listen here.

CMT is airing two holiday specials next month. CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends ?featuring Darius Rucker, Maddie & Tae, Boyz II Men and more singing with Brett Young, followed by CMT's A Tennessee Kind of Christmas that will feature performances and holiday memories shared by Clay Walker, Amy Grant, Wynonna and others. Both specials air on December 8 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, respectively.

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That's a wrap: Maren Morris says album #3 is done

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Maren Morris‘ upcoming third studio album is complete.

When a fan reached out to the singer on Twitter about new music, she solidified the news they’ve been waiting for.

“Hi we're ready for that album queen @MarenMorris,” the fan wrote, to which the superstar responded, “It's finally done, Queen,” accompanied by a check mark and sparkle emoji.

The new project will follow Maren’s CMA Award-winning sophomore album, Girl, which was released in 2019. It spawned two #1 hits: the title track and the crossover hit “The Bones.”

Maren is currently climbing the charts with a duet with husband Ryan Hurd on “Chasing After You,” which is inside the top five on country radio.

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Walker Hayes gets “Fancy Like” with 2022 tour

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Walker Hayes‘ hit “Fancy Like” continues to take him to new heights as he books a 2022 headlining tour.

The rising star is kicking off the new year with the Fancy Like Tour, a four-month trek that takes him and opening act, MacKenzie Porter, to various theaters and venues across the country.

Named after his viral hit, the tour launches on January 27 in Grand Rapids, Michigan with stops in such cities as New York, Austin and his hometown of Mobile, Alabama.

He’ll perform at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on March 3 and the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on April 29.

“Fancy Like Tour comin at cha.jacked to be playin all these cities. @mackenziepmusic will be joinin and if you don't know her yet.you should,” Walker teases on Instagram.

“Fancy Like” became a viral sensation after Walker posted a video of him and his daughter Lela performing an original dance to the song on Tik Tok. It has since clinched the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and is one spot shy of the pinnacle position on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday.

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Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen & more country artists performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Country music fans watching the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be thankful to see some of their favorites in the lineup, including Carrie Underwood and Jimmie Allen.

The retail giant unveiled the acts set to appear during the 95th annual broadcast on Monday, and among them are Jimmie, Chris Lane and Mickey Guyton, along with a special performance by Carrie.

The multi-Grammy winner will deliver a dose of holiday cheer with a performance of her original Christmas song, “Favorite Time of Year.” It’s featured as a Special Edition bonus track on her 2020 album, My Gift.

Jimmie will perform from the Green Giant’s Harvest in the Valley float, while Chris will helm the Mount Rushmore’s American Pride display and Mickey will be on Mass Mutual and the NHL’s hockey-themed float, Winning Winter Together.

The country stars will perform alongside multi-genre acts including Kim Petras, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, Rob Thomas and Nelly, the latter of whom recently dropped a country collaborations album, Heartland.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes over the streets of New York City and airs live on NBC from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on November 25.

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Darius Rucker to play theaters across the US on 2022 tour

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Darius Rucker is stepping into new territory with an upcoming theater tour.

With Darius Rucker Live, the “Beers and Sunshine” hitmaker has booked a 12-city tour that visits theaters all around the country, including New York’s Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, Palace Theatre in Columbus, Ohio, Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and more.

After decades of playing arenas as a solo act and as part of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius says these intimate theater performances have been on his bucket list.

“It's been a dream of mine for a while to bring our show to these beautiful theaters. Some of my favorite venue memories over the years are at places like the Apollo in New York or the Royal Albert Hall in London, as it's just a different experience when you're that close,” he says in a statement. “I'll just say that this tour will have a lot of firsts, even for me.”

The tour begins on February 17 at The Met in Philadelphia and wraps up on April 1 in New Orleans. Caylee Hammack joins as the opening act.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. ET. Visit Darius’ official website for the full list of tour dates.

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Kenny Chesney adds Dan + Shay, Old Dominion & Carly Pearce to 2022 tour

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Kenny Chesney has an all-star lineup joining him on the 2022 Here and Now Tour.

The superstar has tapped three of the biggest modern acts in country music as his supporting acts: Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and Carly Pearce.

“No matter who you are — someone who's been coming since the very beginning or is curious what the fuss is all about — I wanted to give No Shoes Nation the best lineup of music that's gonna give them the kind of celebratory night we all deserve after waiting so long,” Kenny says.

“We've been going to this tour as fans for over a decade and it's an absolute DREAM to be a part of it. look for us in the crowd every night singing every word to every song,” Dan + Shay reacted on Instagram.

“It has been a bucket list dream to one day get to tour with @kennychesney and it's finally happening. See y'all on the road in 2022 on the #hereandnowtour!!!!!” raves Carly.

Originally supposed to take place in 2020, the Here and Now Tour, originally titled the Chillaxification Tour, has been postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kenny will make his grand return to multiple stadiums across the country next year, beginning on April 23 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Right now, the tour is scheduled to wrap up with a two-night stand at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on August 26 and 27.

The “Knowing You” singer has added two new stops to the trek at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on April 30 and the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on August 18. Tickets for the Charlotte show go on sale November 12. Details for the Columbus date will be announced soon.

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Jimmie Allen's got momentum, and former 'Dancing with the Stars' competitor Lauren Alaina's got advice

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Jimmie Allen‘s shining bright as he heads into “Queen Night” this evening on Dancing with the Stars.

Last week, he and partner Emma Slater posted their best showing so far with their contemporary dance, earning 38 out of 40 points and scoring their first tens of the season. Still, 2019 competitor Lauren Alaina has some pretty important advice for the “Freedom Was a Highway” hitmaker.

“Take care of your feet,” she says. “My feet will never be the same. I’m serious, they still hurt. It’s been a long time and they still don’t feel right. My toes, I mean, there were blisters on top of blisters, and your feet just ache.”

“I would say, get a massage every day if you can after your rehearsals,” she adds. “And I would wear preventative things for blisters, whatever that is. I don’t know what they are, but I wish I had, because once you get that blister, that blister doesn’t go away until you go home! So take care of your feet.”

In the end, Lauren did pretty well, finishing fourth in season 28. Still, she warns Jimmie to keep his head on straight.

“I would say I did this pretty successfully: Don’t take yourself too seriously,” she advises, “because when you’re done with that show, you’ll go back to your career, and you’ll go back to the things that you normally do.”

“So go win it, but if you don’t, it’s okay,” she warns. “Like, it’s not the end of the world.”

Lauren’s currently climbing the country chart with a little help from Jon Pardi on “Getting Over Him.”

Tune in at 8 p.m. ET tonight on ABC to see Jimmie dance the Viennese Waltz to “Somebody to Love.”

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Two dead, 12 injured in Illinois shooting during party on Halloween

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Post date November 1, 2021
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Two gunmen opened fire at a house party in Joliet, Illinois (southwest of Chicago) killing two people and injuring more than a dozen. The Will County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning at an event attended by an estimated 200 people, when gunfire erupted near a DJ booth in the backyard.

According to witnesses, one of the men — described as a Hispanic male wearing a red hoodie — fired from an elevated porch overlooking the crowd. The second shooter was described as a light-skinned man wearing a ski mask and yellow hoodie. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and remain unidentified. Four others were taken to local hospitals; additional details about the incident were not immediately available.

The suspects remain at large as of press time.

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