Month: November 2021

Garth Brooks sets 2022 Stadium Tour date in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Post date November 23, 2021
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Garth Brooks has announced a new date for his Stadium Tour in 2022.

The superstar is set to headline an in-the-round show at the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on April 23 at 8 p.m. ET. This marks Garth’s debut at the venue on the campus of the University of Arkansas and will be his only stadium shows in Arkansas and neighboring Oklahoma.

Tickets go on sale December 3 at 11 a.m. ET and are available via Ticketmaster. Tickets are $94.95 each, all inclusive.

Since canceling the remainder of the Stadium Tour in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Garth has continued on with the Dive Bar Tour across the country, where attendees are required to show proof of vaccination.

“We'll be close to you, trust me. There'll be more opportunities than you want to see me. When we came back in 2014, and I'll stick with this the rest of my life,[I said] retirement was over. You're going to have to throw me out,'” Garth recalls in a statement. “So I'll be around if you ever want to come hear some Garth Brooks stuff that’s done by Garth Brooks.”

The country legend has asserted that 2022 will be the final year of the Stadium Tour, which launched in 2019. The tour will conclude with back-to-back shows at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on September 9 and 10.

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President Biden nominates Jerome Powell for second term as Federal Reserve chair

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Post date November 23, 2021
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On Monday, President Joe Biden nominated Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman. Biden nominated Powell, a Republican, for another term at the central bank at a White House event despite opposition from progressive Democrats in Congress who are concerned about his leadership. He also nominated Fed Governor Lael Brainard, the progressives’ choice for the top spot, as vice chair of the board of governors. If confirmed, she would succeed Richard Clarida, whose term expires Jan. 31, 2022.

Biden said he picked Powell because the economy, while showing solid recovery, is still unsettled due to the lingering pandemic, presenting “enormous potential and enormous uncertainty.” The President said that Powell provides a strong element of continuity and security during uncertain times, saying: “When our country was hemorrhaging jobs last year and there was panic in our financial markets, Jay’s steady and decisive leadership helped to stabilize markets and put our economy on track to a robust recovery.” He also praised Powell’s commitment to “delivering full employment. We’re making strong progress toward that goal now.”

During Powell’s first term, the Federal Reserve instituted massive levels of low-interest lending designed to keep small and large businesses afloat during the pandemic while slashing interest rates to near zero. Powell’s nomination now go to the Senate, where he is expected to easily earn confirmation.

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NY Assembly finds evidence that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo “engaged in sexual harassment”

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Post date November 23, 2021
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The New York State Assembly’s Judiciary Committee released their report on its investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which details evidence of Cuomo engaging in sexual harassment, utilizing state resources to write a book, and hiding nursing home death numbers during the coronavirus pandemics.

The report. completed by the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, was released by Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. The committee found Cuomo engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment in the process. and cites “overwhelming evidence” of sexual harassment committed by the former governor. The investigation also discovered Cuomo utilized state resources and property, including work by executive chamber staff, to write, publish and promote his book. The report said the book guaranteed Cuomo at least $5.2 million in personal profit while using the state’s staff and resources. Cuomo was also not fully transparent to the public regarding the number of nursing home residents who died as a result of COVID-19.

Committee Chairman Charles Lavine said Cuomo’s conduct was “extremely disturbing” and was “indicative of someone who is not fit for office.” The report said the state constitution clearly states impeachment was reserved to remove an official from office and does not address former officials.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/probe-finds-overwhelming-evidence-misconduct-cuomo-81327729

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“So happy and extra grateful”: Thomas Rhett, Brett Young and Carly Pearce reflect on Thanksgiving traditions

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Post date November 23, 2021
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When it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving, each country star has their own traditions. For Thomas Rhett, Brett Young and Carly Pearce, those traditions vary from favorite foods to reflecting on meaningful milestones.

Each year, Thomas happily takes on the task of prepping the turkey, turning the job into a countrified experience with a grill and beer in hand.

“When it comes to Thanksgiving, I am the turkey guy. I love to smoke food. I love to stand by the grill with a cold beer for hours upon end watching a brisket smoke, doing ribs,” he explains. “Around Thanksgiving, I am the guy that does the turkeys, and it is a job that I love to do.”

While Thomas enjoys taking on the turkey, Brett is adamant about the one popular food dish he is not a fan of: cranberry sauce. The hit singer recalls a humorous memory growing up in California of how his grandmother, Bonnie, was particular about “massaging” the can of cranberry sauce.

“I’ll never forget one Thanksgiving, she perfectly got it out onto the plate, and then my dad was giving the blessing, and my uncle Scott started smooshing it up. My grandma interrupted the prayer because he was ruining the perfect can-shaped cranberry,” he shares. “I hate that. Fruit on meat never works for me. So cranberry sauce never makes it on my Thanksgiving plate, ever.”

Though food is a mainstay for Thomas and Brett, this year, label mate Carly is counting her blessings when it comes to the success she’s achieved, from releasing the critically acclaimed album 29: Written in Stone to winning Female Vocalist for the first time at the CMA Awards.

“So many of my dreams have come true this past year in a way that I never thought could actually happen, especially in one calendar year,” she expresses. “I think I’m just going into this holiday season feeling so happy and extra grateful just for where I’m at in my life.”

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Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye expecting baby girl with husband Josh Kerr

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Post date November 23, 2021
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Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye, 26, revealed she’s expecting her first baby — a girl — with husband Josh Kerr.

Taylor posted on Instagram: “mom and dad baby Kerr is joining us earthside in spring ’22 and we are already so deeply in love. swipe to find out what we’re having!” captioning three photos of her and Kerr cradling her baby bump. The couple shared the baby’s sex with fans in the third picture, which shows slices of pink cake with a banner of the word “GIRL” in the background.

Dye married Kerr in February 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Dye revealed on Instagram at the time, “My person for life I am madly in love with you @joshkerrmusic // 2.21.20.” “Wife, my forever, my best friend ,” Kerr also captioned a set of wedding photos.

Maddie & Tae kick off their headlining All Song No Static Tour in January.

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Garth Brooks to perform two shows for 2022 in Dublin, Ireland

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Post date November 23, 2021
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Garth Brooks has announced he will return to Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland for two shows in 2022: Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th. Next year will mark 25 years since Brooks last played the venue in 1997.

Croke Park is the only European venue on the Stadium Tour, which has seen several delays and cancelations due to the pandemic. The trek is expected to wrap in the States in August 2022 after kicking off a three year run in March 2019. The Dublin City Council has granted licenses for five shows, but only two have been announced as of press time. Additional dates are expected for September 11th, 16th and 17th.

Tickets are on sale Thursday, November 25th at 8 am local time via Ticketmaster. Prices are €65.56 for general admission and €81 for seating with an eight ticket limit.

Garth Brooks Announces Back To Back Stadium Shows In Dublin, Ireland

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Taylor Swift releases re-recorded version of ‘Christmas Tree Farm’

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Post date November 23, 2021
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Taylor Swift released a new, re-recorded version of her 2019 holiday song “Christmas Tree Farm” on Monday. The new version titled “Christmas Tree Farm (Old Timey Version)”is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Music (here), and adds a 70-piece orchestra, which was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. Said Swift: “This new version is amazing because it feels like it’s that more, sort of laid back Christmas feel of doing all your shopping and relaxing by a fire. It’s definitely a little bit more of that old-school, Christmas song feel.”

“Christmas Tree Farm (Old Timey Version)” comes after Swift recently released her re-recorded version of 2012 album Red, titled Red (Taylor’s Version). The album contains 30 songs in total including never-before-released tracks such as collaborations with Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, Mark Foster and Ed Sheeran, and also contains a 10-minute version of “All Too Well.”

Swift took home Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album for Evermore at the American Music Awards on Sunday.

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Twenty One Pilots announce 2022 ‘The Icy Tour’

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Post date November 23, 2021
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After recently wrapping up the U.S. leg of their Takeøver Tour , Twenty One Pilots have announced that they will be hitting the road next summer for a North American arena trek, dubbed The Icy Tour 2022. The 23-date tour is set to kick off on August 18th in St. Paul, MN at the Xcel Energy Center and will be wrapping up on September 24th in Seattle, WA at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Twenty One Pilots — comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun — celebrated the tour announcement with the surprise release of a digital deluxe version of their new album, “Scaled And Icy,” which includes never before released performances of fan favorite tracks from the group’s global streaming event, “Twenty One Pilots – Livestream Experience” that took place back in May.

For more info, head to twentyonepilots.com/tour

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Brothers Osborne are teaming up with Ashland Craft on “I Smoke Weed,” set for release on Friday. It’ll be featured on Hixtape: Vol 2, which drops on December 10.

Chris Janson and Bass Pro Shops have raised $300,000 as part of Bass Pro’s “round-up at the register” campaign. The money will go toward 20 scholarships for the spouses and children of deceased and disabled service members through the nonprofit Folds of Honor.

Niko Moon‘s #1 debut single, “Good Time,” has been certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than two million copies.

Travis Denning‘s first #1 hit, “After a Few,” has been certified platinum by the RIAA.

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Dan + Shay celebrate American Music Awards win with fans: “We are VERY thankful”

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Post date November 22, 2021
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Dan + Shay were performing in Texas on Sunday night, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t able to celebrate their big win at the American Music Awards.

On Monday, the duo took to Instagram to share their excitement about winning Favorite Country Duo or Group at the all-genre awards show, which aired live from Los Angeles on ABC on Sunday night. They celebrated the news with the thousands of fans at their sold-out show at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, the massive crowd erupting into thunderous cheers as the duo excitedly hoisted their trophies in the air.

“These awards always mean the most to us because they are fan voted,” the twosome expressed in the caption to their post. “And to everybody who voted for us, THANK YOU. We are the luckiest guys of all time to have y’all in our corner and will NEVER take your support for granted. It’s very appropriate that it’s Thanksgiving week because we are VERY thankful.”

Country peers Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Gabby Barrett also walked away winners. Dan + Shay continue on The (Arena) Tour through December 7 where it wraps in Boston.