Month: May 2022

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Lady Gaga shares the video for her new song “Hold My Hand”

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Earlier this week, Lady Gaga released a new song called “Hold My Hand,” from the new Tom Cruise movie Top Gun: Maverick. Now Gaga has shared a new video for the track, which features the pop star singing on an airstrip, a motorcycle, and more between footage from both the new film and 1986’s Top Gun. The “Hold My Hand” video is helmed by Joseph Kosinski, who also directed Top Gun: Maverick.

Gaga first teased the song last week, commenting, “I’ve been working on it for years.” Top Gun: Maverick hits theaters on Friday, May 27.

Check out the video – here.

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Nashville notes: Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood & more

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Garth Brooks has added an opening night at Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, Canada on June 24 after his show on June 25 sold out in 45 minutes. Tickets for the opening night show go on sale May 12 at 12 p.m. ET.

Thomas Rhett has added three shows to his Bring the Bar to You Tour on August 4 in Phoenix, AZ, August 5 in Irvine, CA and August 27 in San Diego, CA. Pre-sale tickets for the Irvine and San Diego shows are available to members of Thomas’ fan club on Tuesday, and the Phoenix show beginning on May 17.  

Carrie Underwood has shared a behind-the-scenes video of recording in studio and shooting the music video for her single, “Ghost Story.” 

Craig Morgan is embarking on the God, Family, Country Tour with hit singer-songwriter, Ray Fulcher. The tour begins on October 19 in Green Bay, WI and culminates with a special Veteran’s Day show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on November 11. Tickets go on sale May 13.

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Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde are filled with gratitude over “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” hitting #1

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Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde are celebrating their #1 song, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” in numerous ways.

While on the road opening for Kenny Chesney, Carly took a moment to honor the moment by posing in front of her tour bus with “#1” balloons in hand and a smile plastered on her face. She also shared a photo of her and Ashley on a video call, but holding one finger in the air. 

In a caption accompanying the photos, Carly reflects on their writing session with Shane McAnally as they were “thinking about the women we want to be and the way that's not always how life and love turn out,.

“Sometimes out of something bad comes something good. Thank you to everyone who plays Country music, our fans, our record labels, management teams, agents, our bands and everyone in between,” Carly continues, saying that she’s “proud” to call her duet partner a “friend” and “sister.” “I will forever be grateful for this song bringing us together. Gonna go cry for the 100th time!” 

“First times only happen once,” adds Ashley. “I'll always love that Carly and I got to ride this rocket of a song together. I'll always love that she, Shane and I trusted each other and ourselves to be brutally honest when we wrote it. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that.” 

“Never” is the second all-female country duet in the past 30 years to top the charts, following Miranda Lambert and Elle King‘s “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”  

“Never Wanted to Be that Girl” was also named Music Event of the Year at the ACM Awards. “Never” is Carly’s third #1 single and Ashley’s first. 

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“Can't wait”: Carrie Underwood to mentor top five contestants on 'American Idol'

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Carrie Underwood is returning to her stomping grounds on American Idol. 

The superstar singer is poised to mentor the top five contestants on the show’s 20th season, live from Resorts World in Las Vegas where she’s headlining her residency, Reflection. The top five was determined during Sunday night’s episode and consists of Fritz Hager, HunterGirl, Leah Marlene,Nicolina and Noah Thompson. 

“Who better to help our hopefuls earn a place in the Grand Finale?” reads the message on the American Idol Instagram, calling Carrie’s mentorship a “dream come true.”

“Can’t wait!” the powerhouse singer replies. 

Carrie was crowned the American Idol champion during the show’s fourth season in 2005 and has become one of the show’s most successful winners, selling 70 million records worldwide. She’s since returned many times to perform and mentor contestants, including superfan-turned-superstar Gabby Barrett, when she competed on season 16. Gabby also returned to American Idol this season as a mentor to the top 14. 

The top five episode of American Idol airs on ABC on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET.

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“Favorite show of my life”: Walker Hayes reflects on opening for Kane Brown

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Walker Hayes had a “pinch me” moment while opening for Kane Brown.

Walker was the opening act when Kane headlined Finley Stadium in his hometown of Chattanooga, TN this weekend when he experienced the moment of a lifetime, as the stadium-sized crowd sang the lyrics to his latest hit, “AA,” back to him.  Footage Walker posted on his Instagram shows the moment, with the crowd holding their glowing cell phones in the air as they chant the chorus where Walker proclaims “I’m just tryna stay out of AA.”

“@kanebrown_music gave me this moment right here. Favorite show of my life hands down. Thank you Chattanooga,” Walker wrote, adding, “#crowdflex for the team.” 

It looks like Kane also had the time of his life, sharing on his Instagram a series of photos from his set that showcases the massive crowd and extravagant fireworks display over the stadium. “First hometown show in 6 years!!! CHATTANOOGA I LOVE YALL,” he writes in the caption.

The concert drew 15,000 people to Finley Stadium.

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Gabby Barrett expecting baby number two with husband Cade Foehner

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Gabby Barrett may be thinking “I Hope” daughter Baylah is ready for a sibling.

Gabby revealed the news — fittingly, on Mother’s Day — that she and husband Cade Foehner are expecting their second child. Posting a video of her sonogram on her socials, the star wrote, “My son. Another LIFE we get to love and cherish. Happy Mothers Day!”

On Instagram, Cade wrote, ‘Happy Mother's Day to my amazing, strong, and fruitful Bride! She is currently carrying another precious life made in the image of God.”

Gabby and Cade got married in October 2019 after meeting on season 16 of American Idol.  They welcomed Baylah on January 18, 2021.

 

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Wisconsin anti-abortion office fire being investigated as arson

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A fire on Sunday inside the headquarters of anti-abortion group Wisconsin Family Action was being investigated as arson, after someone had spray-painted a message outside the building. Madison, Wisconsin police spokeswoman Stephanie Fryer told the Wisconsin State Journal that the fire reported shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday in Madison was suspicious in nature. Federal officials and the Madison Fire Department are helping with the investigation.

Officials were still working to determine how much damage the fire caused, and confirmed no one was injured. Investigators found the remnants of at least one Molotov cocktail and it wasn’t immediately clear who vandalized the building, but the message “If abortions aren’t safe than you aren’t either” was spray-painted on the building. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said in a statement: “It appears a specific non-profit that supports anti-abortion measures was targeted.”

The president of the lobbying group, Julaine Appling, said she considers the fire a “direct threat against us” given that it happened just a few days after a draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion was leaked suggesting the court may soon overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in this country.  Appling said: “This is the local manifestation of the anger and the lack of tolerance from the pro-abortion people toward those of us who are pro-life. We will repair our offices, remain on the job, and build an even stronger grassroots effort. We will not back down. We will not stop doing what we are doing. Too much is at stake.”

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President Biden announces new sanctions on Russia after meeting with G7 leaders

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The United States announced new sanctions on Russia after President Joe Biden met with the leaders of the Group of Seven and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. The White House said that the United States will sanction three of Russia’s most-viewed television stations controlled by the Kremlin — including Russia-1, Channel One Russia and NTV. Western companies were among the top advertisers at the stations last year.

The White House said in a statement: “Our unprecedented sanctions are already exacting an immense toll on Russia’s economy and our export controls have strangled Russia’s access to critical technology and the supply chains it needs to sustain its military ambitions. Putin’s war is projected to wipe out the last 15 years of economic gains in Russia. As a result of our export controls, Russia is struggling to replenish its military weapons and equipment.”

The U.S. will also now prohibit U.S. citizens from providing certain business services such as accounting and corporate formation or management consulting to anyone inside Russia.  The White House said: “These services are key to Russian companies and elites building wealth, thereby generating revenue for Putin’s war machine, and to trying to hide that wealth and evade sanction. This action builds on previous prohibitions to restrict the export of goods related to aerospace, marine, electronics, technology, and defense and related materiel sectors of the Russian economy.”

The entire G7 — which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Britain — has now pledged to phase out and ban the import of Russian oil, which the United States has already done. The White House said it would also impose new rules to restrict Russia’s industrial sector, including controls on such things as industrial engines and bulldozers.  In its statement, the White House said: “These new controls will further limit Russia’s access to items and revenue that could support its military capabilities.”

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How Carly Pearce + Ashley McBryde's “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” went from a “cool album cut” to a single

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Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde have a big ol' country hit on their hands with their duet, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — but if they'd taken the demo in another direction, the song might never have been a single.

“The demo of Never Wanted to Be That Girl' is a lot slower,” Carly recounts to ABC Audio. When they took the song into the studio, she says, she had a vision for it inspired by a massive country hit from 2018.

“I actually referenced in the studio: Highway Don't Care.' Tim McGraw with Keith [Urban] and Taylor [Swift],” she continues. “I was like, I want it to have that sexiness to it.'”

With that inspiration in mind, Carly and her team quickly took “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” to a whole new level.

“Everybody was like, Wait a minute,'” the singer remembers. “It went from just being a cool album cut to, like, This feels like it could be a single.'”

Of course, the song wouldn't be complete without Ashley's vocals, and the complex love triangle detailed in the song. Telling that story correctly required perfect execution, and Carly says she doesn't take her chemistry with Ashley for granted.

“We all sing from a similar place, and we can anticipate each other. It's fun to get to sing with other women that you're such a fan of,” she adds, “And that you can do that with. Because that doesn't always happen.”

“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” comes off the track list of Carly's 29: Written in Stone album.

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Gabby Barrett expecting second child with husband Cade Foehner

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Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner announced they are expecting their second child.  The couple revealed the news on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8.

Barrett posted a photo on Instagram of an ultrasound, and the caption: “My son. 💙 Another LIFE we get to love and cherish. Happy Mothers Day.” Foehner also revealed the news, writing:  “Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing, strong, and fruitful Bride! @gabbybarrett_. She is currently carrying another precious life made in the image of God. A son to bear our name into the next generation. Our children will rise up and call her blessed, this husband also, praises her. Proverbs 31:28 ‘Praise God from whom all blessings flow!’”

Barrett and Foehner met in 2018 when they both appeared on Season 16 of American Idol. Foehner proposed in March of 2019 and following a short engagement, the pair tied the knot on October 5, 2019 during a small wedding in Garrison, Texas.  Barrett and Foehner share 1-year-old daughter, Baylah May, whom they welcomed in January 2021.

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