Month: September 2022

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Country Daypop

Blake Shelton announces 2023 ‘Back to the Honky Tonk’ tour featuring Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean

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Blake Shelton has announced an 18-date winter 2023 tour, with special guests Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean. The country superstar took to social media on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to share the tour announcement: “We’re throwing one hell of a party in 2023… the #BackToTheHonkyTonk Tour with @carlypearce and @thejacksondean is coming to a city near you!!! It’s going to be big,  Tickets on sale September 16th and September 23rd – visit blakeshelton.com for more info. See y’all out there!!!”

Shelton added: “There’s nothing like getting out on the road and taking music to the fans. I feel just as excited to step on stage and perform as I did the very first time. I know my tour mates Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean feel the same, and I can’t wait for y’all to get to know them better. Break out the hats and boots, ‘cause we’re going back to the honky tonk!”

Dubbed the Back To The Honky Tonk Tour, the trek will kick off on February 16 in Lincoln, NE at Pinnacle Bank Arena and continue through March 25 before wrapping-up at Keybank Center in Buffalo, NY.

Tickets for the upcoming tour will go on-sale Friday, September 16 at 10 A.M. local time. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for Lincoln, Sioux Falls, Knoxville, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Orlando, Louisville, Columbus, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Cincinnati, and Buffalo before the general public beginning Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m.-Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. local time. Head to blakeshelton.com for more info.

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Pop Daypop

Charlie Puth shares the single ‘Smells Like Me’ from upcoming album ‘Charlie’

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Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth released the song “Smells Like Me”, which appears on Puth’s forthcoming third studio album, Charlie, due out on Oct. 7. Charlie also features the singles “Light Switch,” “That’s Hilarious” and “Left and Right” featuring Jungkook.

Charlie will be Puth’s first album since Voicenotes, which was released in May 2018.

You can take a listen to “Smells Like Me” – here.

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Pop Daypop

Yungblud shares the video for ‘Tissues’ from his new self-titled album

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Yungblud has released the music video for the song “Tissues”, from his self-titled album Yungblud. The album is Yungblud’s third studio album and the follow-up to Weird!, which was released in December 2020.

Leading up to the album release, Yungblud said in a post on Instagram: “‘YUNGBLUD’ is only a couple of hours away. im sat here thinking about what to say and i think this time it’s best to leave it up to you. i put everything i got into this album i believe it truly has a spirit in it that i haven’t been able to put into music before that reflects the love i have felt from all of you.  it gets dark in places, it gets turbulent as [expletive] but thats life and it’s about how you get out of those dark places and how you help other people get out of those places that reflects who you truly are. thankyou so much for everything. im so tired but ive never been more awake in my entire life.”

In the video for “Tissues,” the 25-year-old British performer sings and dance among a group of people frozen in place at a theater. At the end of the video, the people join Yungblud in dancing. You can check out the video – here.

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Nashville notes: Breland hits the small screen, Randy Travis brings home Tellys

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Breland is making a stop on CBS Mornings on Thursday to talk about his new album, Cross Country. Tune in to CBS to watch.

Randy Travis' documentary, More Life, has won six Telly Awards. The film began as a concert special in 2011, and followed him through his devastating 2013 stroke and subsequent recovery.

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Go Country 105

Jon Pardi says his 'Mr. Saturday Night' album proves that “music works in mysterious ways”

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Jon Pardi's Mr. Saturday Night album is now officially out in the world, and the singer says that fate and good luck had a hand in its success.

That's because the title track — a key song on the album — could easily have been picked up by somebody else. He first heard it when he'd just finished making his 2019 Heartache Medication album, and he knew that he wouldn't be going back into the studio anytime soon, so he let the song go — even though he loved it.

“I let it go back into the world, and hopefully, some other artist would cut it,” Jon explains during a recent appearance on CBS Mornings.

Fast forward a couple of years and it was time for him to make a record again. “My friend [songwriter] Nicolette [Hayford] texts me, she tells me, Hey, don't forget about this song,'” the singer continues.

“It was one of those moments where it was that one song that you didn't know you needed,” Jon goes on to say. “I always say that music works in mysterious ways, and it's a fun mysterious.”

Mr. Saturday Night arrived on Friday.

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Go Country 105

Lainey Wilson is “speechless” as she leads the 2022 CMA Awards nominees with six nods

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Rising act Lainey Wilson will take center stage at the 2022 CMA Awards show: She's received nods in six categories, making her the most-nominated artist of the night.

On social media, Lainey admitted she was shocked to lead the pack of this year’s nominees.

“6 NOMINATIONS!?!? I'm speechless,” she wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning. “While I try to find the words, just know that I'm blown away and so so honored and proud to be nominated. Thank you to the entire country music community!”

Lainey is in the mix for some marquee CMA Awards categories this year, including Album of the Year for Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her hit song “Things a Man Oughta Know” is nominated for Song of the Year.

“Never Say Never,” Lainey's duet with Cole Swindell, is also up in two categories: Music Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Finally, she's in the running for Best New Artist.

Lainey's 2022 nominations are the first CMA nods of her career. The 2022 CMA Awards, set to take place November 9, will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, and will air live on ABC from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

 

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Go Country 105

Blake Shelton is heading “Back to the Honky Tonk” for a 2023 arena tour

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Blake Shelton is gearing up for an 18-stop arena tour in early 2023. The trek, dubbed the Back to the Honky Tonk Tour, kicks off February 18 in Lincoln, Nebraska and will run through March, wrapping with a show in Buffalo, New York.

Contributing to the honky tonk party vibes will be opening acts Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean, who are both on the bill for all dates.

“There's nothing like getting out on the road and taking the music to the fans,” Blake says in a statement. “I feel just as excited to step on stage and perform as I did the very first time.”

He adds, “I know my tour mates Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean feel the same, and I can't wait for y'all to get to know them better. Break out the hats and boots, cause we're going back to the honky tonk!”

Tickets to the Back to the Honky Tonk tour go on sale September 16, except for a handful of shows, which will go on sale September 23. For dates and details, visit Blake's website.

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Go Country 105

Dolly Parton's “Jolene, “9 to 5” + more classics make up the track list of a new greatest hits album

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“9 to 5,” “Jolene,” “Islands in the Stream” and “I Will Always Love You” are just a few of the essential Dolly Parton tracks that will appear on a new, career-spanning greatest hits album from RCA Records and Legacy Recordings.

Called Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection, the album will revisit some of the most essential songs from the country legend's past, as well as the sampling of her more recent hits. From her 1971 hit “Coat of Many Colors” to “Faith,” her 2020 collaboration with Galantis and Mr Probz, Diamonds & Rhinestones will offer a look at all the different sides of Dolly's extensive, multifaceted career.

“Every one of these songs has a special memory behind it for me,” Dolly explains in a note to her fans. “I hope that you make some special memories of your own while listening to them.”

Diamond & Rhinestones is due out on November 18. It's currently available for pre-order as a digital version as well as on CD and 12″ vinyl.

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Lainey Wilson leads 56th CMA Awards noms; Chris Stapleton, Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde not far behind

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The nominations for the 56th Annual CMA Awards are out now, with newcomer Lainey Wilson leading the pack, with six nods. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host the show which airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 9 on ABC. Here’s a rundown of this year’s contenders:  

Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen

Single of the Year
“Buy Dirt” — Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
“half of my hometown” — Kelsea Ballerini (featuring Kenny Chesney)
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
“‘Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson
“You Should Probably Leave — Chris Stapleton

Album of the Year
Growin’ Up — Luke Combs
Humble Quest — Maren Morris
Palomino — Miranda Lambert
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ — Lainey Wilson
Time, Tequila & Therapy — Old Dominion

Song of the Year
“Buy Dirt” — Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
“Sand in My Boots” — Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
“Things a Man Oughta Know” — Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
“You Should Probably Leave” — Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton

Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

Musical Event of the Year
“Beers on Me” — Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY
“If I Didn’t Love You” — Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Longneck Way to Go” — Midland (featuring Jon Pardi)
“Never Say Never” — Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson)
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

Music Video of the Year
“I Bet You Think About Me” (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault) — Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton)
“Longneck Way to Go” — Midland (featuring Jon Pardi)
“Never Say Never” — Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson)
“Never Wanted to Be That Girl” — Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde 
“‘Til You Can’t” — Cody Johnson

New Artist of the Year
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson

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News Daypop

Las Vega police release images of suspect in fatal stabbing of journalist Jeff German

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have released surveillance images of a suspect in the fatal stabbing of local investigative journalist Jeff German. The images show an individual wearing a large straw-colored hat, a reflective orange long-sleeve shirt, long pants and black gloves. The individual is wholly covered with their face shrouded by the wide-brimmed hat. They also are seen carrying a navy blue duffle bag.

The police department said in a statement that they are asking the public to review their own video cameras at their homes and businesses in the area of Vegas Drive and Rock Springs for the suspect between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday. “At this time, it appears the suspect was potentially casing the area to commit other crimes before the homicide occurred,” the department said, adding that the detectives came across the distributed images amid their investigation.

Police found German dead Saturday at about 10:30 a.m. outside his home in the 7200 block of Bronze Circle in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas. The Clark County coroner’s office has ruled that German died as a result of multiple sharp force injuries. Authorities have said that they believe German’s stabbing death is related to an altercation he had with another person the night prior.

The 69-year-old German worked as a reporter for the Las Vegas Sun for more than 20 years before joining the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2010. The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute issued a joint statement calling on police to “redouble their efforts” to catch the person responsible and uncover the reason why German was killed as well as who gave the order: “Mr. German was a relentless investigator who made his career in Las Vegas. Our hearts go out to his family, colleagues at the Las Vegas Review-Journal and to the community of investigative journalists everywhere…Mr. German frequently worked on cases involving organized crime. This is dangerous work, which must be done but is a high-risk beat.”

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