Month: January 2022

Take a look at Jon Pardi, Riley Green and Chris Janson covering classic tracks from Dwight Yoakam and Hank Williams Jr.

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Post date January 4, 2022
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Jon Pardi, Chris Janson and Riley Green celebrated New Year’s Eve with covers of Hank Williams Jr. and Dwight Yoakam. The trio paid tribute to the country icons while performing at Nashville’s Skydeck at Assembly Food Hall during New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Pardi, Janson & Green joined forces to perform Hank Jr.’s chart-topping hit, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” (which can be viewed here.). In addition to paying homage to Hank Jr., Green, Janson and Pardi also covered Dwight Yoakam’s “Honky Tonk Man.” “Honky Tonk Man” was the debut single on Yoakam’s 1986 album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. You can check out the trio’s performance of “Honky Tonk Man” – here.

The first-ever New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash also featured performances from Fisk Jubilee Singers, Lady A, Ingrid Andress, BRELAND, King Calaway, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell and more.

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Travis Tritt pays tribute to country music legends in his video for ‘They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More’

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Travis Tritt took to his social media channel to share the music video for his song They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More. The single’s video features several country music legends including Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings.

According to Tritt, They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More is a throwback to all the country greats who trail-blazed the industry and paved the way for others to follow. Tritt enlisted singer-songwriter Dillon Carmichael to help write the single this past summer, explaining the song’s concept: “We talked about, once again, the things that they used to make that would last. The things that they used to sing about and talk about that are still some of the greatest recordings that I’ve ever heard and the greatest experiences that I’ve ever had. So, that’s where that idea came from.”

They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More is included on Tritt’s album Set in Stone, the first album from Tritt in more than a decade. Take a look at the video for the track: here.

Travis Tritt Pays Homage To Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, & More In New “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More” Video

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Ellie Goulding opens up about her struggle with anxiety

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Post date January 4, 2022
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Singer Ellie Goulding shared a recap of her 2021 on Instagram, which began with her stating that this past year was “the very best [year] of [her] life.” Said Goulding: “I became a mother, the greatest joy I’ve known. I’ve had time to sit down with great musicians and writers and made exciting new music that I hope will give people who hear it the same euphoric escape that I experienced when writing it. I have released my first book, performed to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the President and Joni Mitchell (and I can’t explain how grateful I am for that privilege).”

However, Goulding also shared how 2021 was also the “hardest of [her] life,” sharing, “I’ve struggled daily, nightly, hourly with a kind of panic I didn’t even know existed. If I was to really think about it, my anxiety has dictated quite a lot of my life and career, and I feel sad about that. But it has also made me who I am, and sometimes at my most terrified, when I feel there is no escape from the sheer panic and dread in my heart and brain, I remind myself that I can feel. I feel so much and that is how I have got to this place in my life. I want to tell you this on the last day of this year because so many of you have been asking how I’m doing and often do not get a reply. It’s because I’ve been too scared to admit that the answer is, not very good. I feel like something is broken inside—something that has been echoed deeply by the few I have opened up to.”

Goulding ended her post saying: “I have so much love and energy for anyone going through this. Let’s get through this together. 2022 is going to be a bright year. Positive energy. Together. Signing off (for a bit) and sending so much love, as ever, to you all xx.”

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The Weeknd confirms new album ‘Dawn FM’ will drop on Friday

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The Weeknd has announced that his new album Dawn FM will drop this Friday, January 7. The artist – real name Abel Tesfaye – teased the news over the New Year weekend on his Instagram. On Monday, The Weeknd confirmed that the album will be out this week, writing in a caption alongside a video teaser of new music: “new album : dawn FM // january 7th.”

Dawn FM is the follow-up to The Weeknd’s 2020 release After Hours. He has since released multiple songs, remixes, collaborations and videos, and also starred in and co-wrote the forthcoming HBO series The Idol. Dawn FM will be The Weeknd’s fifth album, in addition to three mixtapes he released in 2011.

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Nashville notes

Carly Pearce is performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.

Luke Combs is giving away a drumhead from his What You See Is What You Get Tour, signed by him and his band. Fans can like his tweet advertising the drum, or tag a friend, and Luke will pick a winner.

King Calaway has released the live version of “Good Time to Me” featuring Lainey Wilson. They debuted the song during their set on CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Ray Stevens‘ wife, Penny Jackson Ragsdale, has died. Stevens shared in a Facebook post that his wife passed away at the age of 78 at their home in Nashville on December 31 after a longtime battle with cancer.

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Walker Hayes to drop “Drinking Songs” on Friday

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Post date January 3, 2022
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Walker Hayes is welcoming 2022 with “Drinking Songs.”

The hit singer revealed on social media that he’s dropping a new song titled “Drinking Songs” on Friday. A teaser for the track features a stomping melody of swampy drums and guitar as Walker sings, “Smoke rings in a dark room/Broke heart on a barstool/Ash tray full of burned-out cigarettes.”

“Y'all buckle up and get jacked,” Walker writes on Twitter alongside the song clip.

“Drinking Songs” arrives as Walker’s current single, “AA,” is climbing the charts, currently at #30 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It follows his smash hit “Fancy Like” that gave him his first #1 song and Grammy nomination.

All three songs are featured on Country Stuff the Album, set for release on January 21. Walker will also embark on the Fancy Like Tour beginning on January 27, continuing through April.

“Fancy Like” is nominated for Best Country Song at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which is currently scheduled to air on January 31 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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“I just want to be better”: Thomas Rhett reflects on goals for 2022

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Post date January 3, 2022
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Thomas Rhett is stepping into the new year with a positive mindset.

On Sunday, the hitmaker took to his Instagram Stories to reflect on the past two years and share his hopes for 2022. Thomas begins the lengthy post by addressing that 2020 and 2021 were some of the “weirdest, most challenging years of my life,” while also acknowledging his personal growth, particularly in his faith and being more present.

“I’ve learned how to truly be where my feet are and to genuinely cherish the little moments and celebrate the incredible moments,” he shares.

The singer, who rang in the new year with a performance in Minnesota, where he was accompanied by his family, says that his focus for this year is to be “better” in all areas of his life.

“As I look ahead into this upcoming year I just wanna be better. A better husband, better dad, better friend, better songwriter, better entertainer haha,” he continues. “I hope this year is incredible for all of you. Thank you for loving and supporting me and my family for so long. Happy new year everyone. God bless!”

Thomas is already coming into 2022 with another potential hit on his hands as his current single, “Slow Down Summer,” is in the top 30 on country radio.

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“Circles Around This Town”: Maren Morris releasing new song on Friday

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Post date January 3, 2022
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Maren Morris is kicking off 2022 with new music.

On Monday, the superstar singer confirmed that she is releasing a new song on Friday, “Circles Around This Town.” She shared the news alongside the cover art that shows her wearing a tassel crop top and ripped jeans and leaning against a vintage car. She accompanied the post with the tagline “get lost, get found” and a pair of map emojis.

Fans flooded the comment section with their excitement, with one celebrating, “Yes yes yes!!!!! This year is starting out amazing,” while another added, “New year and already NEW MUSIC?!?!? UUUUGH WE STAN. So excited!”

Maren teased “Circles Around This Town” on December 22 with a video showing her walking around the back of the car, which has a license plate displaying the word “Go” as a guitar riff from the track plays in the background.

“Pedal down, 2022,” she captioned the clip, along with a red ring emoji.

Maren’s last album, 2019’s Girl, spawned three singles, including back-to-back #1 hits “The Bones” and the title track. “The Bones” was named Song of the Year at the 2021 ACM Awards and 2020 CMA Awards. She recently topped the charts with husband Ryan Hurd with their duet, “Chasing After You.”

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Carrie Underwood makes surprise appearance on 'Cobra Kai'

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Post date January 3, 2022
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Carrie Underwood fans watching season four of Cobra Kai got a surprise when the new episodes dropped on New Years Eve.

In episode nine of the Netflix series, the country superstar makes a guest appearance at the All-Valley Karate Championship, where all the loco dojos are competing. She performs a rendition of Survivor‘s “The Moment of Truth” that is featured in the original Karate Kid film.

Carrie made her love for the show known in August 2020 in a series of tweets, writing, “Just started watching #kobraKai on Netflix. Ummmm…it's kinda awesome!” Carrie quickly acknowledged that she spelled the title wrong, which led to a Twitter thread with some of the cast, including the original Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio, his series co-star, William Zabka, and one of the show’s creators, Jon Hurwitz.

Jacob Bertrand, who stars as “Hawk” in the Netflix show, says the cast found out days before that Carrie would be making an appearance.

“The writers were trying to think of people that they could have on to do the concert for the All-Valley and remembered that she’s a mega-fan of the show. They offered it to her and she was like, ‘Yes, of course I will. I would totally do it.’ That was really sweet of her,” Jacob tells People.

“We knew a couple of days before when we read the script, but other than that, it was a complete shock to everybody. The background [actors] had no idea and they were freaking out when she came on,” he continues, describing the singer as “the nicest lady ever. …And she fricking killed it on the day. My God, she was belting.”

The night of the season premiere, Carrie donned an Eagle Fang Karate jacket that she got from the set.

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Happy New Year! Kane Brown and wife welcome baby number two

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Post date January 3, 2022
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Kane Brown took to Instagram on Friday to announce that he and his wife, Kaitlyn, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Kodi Jane.

“New year, new family member,” the 28-year-old “One Mississippi” singer captioned a photo from the hospital, in which he sits beside Katelyn as she cradles their new arrival. “Welcome to the family Kodi Jane. Secrets [sic] finally out.”

Kaitlyn shared the same photo on her Instagram page, commenting, “Blessed with another beautiful angel Kodi Jane Brown. we love you so much.”

The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, already share two-year-old daughter Kingsley.