Month: January 2023

You’ll have to wait until January 27 to hear the full version of Chris Janson‘s debut single on Big Machine, “All I Need is You.” But you can hear a sneak peek in a couple of new videos the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker just posted.

Calling it both a “super special love song” and “one of my absolute favorites,” Chris tells the story behind the song in a new Walk and Talk video that shows him strolling through a field in the woods. While it’s inspired by his wife, Kelly, and co-written by Mitch Oglesby, “All I Need Is You” finds Chris in a new sonic groove he’s rarely visited before.

“I think it kind of gut-punched everybody in a good way,” he says of the finished version of the tune he co-wrote.

Chris also gives an unforgettable run-on preview of his debut album for his new label; the album is expected to arrive in the coming months.  

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NFL player-turned-actor Terry Crews walks into Everybody’s Bar in Tyler Hubbard‘s new video for “Dancin’ in the Country.” 

The muscle-bound Crews crushes a beer bottle with one hand at the start of what appears to be a fight with a much smaller guy and his friends. Instead, the confrontation turns into an epic dance-off.

“Couldn't have had more fun with Terry Crews making the video for ‘Dancin' In The Country,'” Tyler shared on Facebook. “Hope it makes you smile and wanna get ur dance on.”

There’s even a little vogueing at the end. Be sure to stick around for the final postscript between Tyler and Crews.

“Dancin’ in the Country” is the follow-up to Tyler’s first solo #1, “5 Foot 9,” and the latest single from his self-titled debut, which comes out January 27 and features the track “Everybody Needs a Bar.”

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If you’ve ever accidentally misplaced, destroyed or left your phone at home, you know what Kane Brown is feeling right now. 

“Haven't had a phone for 3 days,” he tweeted on Wednesday, along with the facepalm emoji. 

“so amazing and so stressful at the same time!” he added.

While Kane’s enjoying and hating being unintentionally unplugged, it seems most everything else in his world is going right. He and his wife, Katelyn, are currently on track to have their first #1 together, as “Thank God” sits at #3 and rising. 

Right now, he’s on the European leg of his Drunk or Dreaming Tour, which may have something to do with his phone issues. 

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HARDY‘s sophomore album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, drops Friday, and the hit singer/songwriter’s getting ready to promote it in a big way. 

He and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson will do their top 15 hit “wait in the truck” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, January 25. The only time they’ve performed it together previously was on the CMA Awards last November.

The following morning, HARDY will perform the album cut “screen” during the third hour of NBC’s Today show.

Since the mockingbird & THE CROW is a two-part, 17-track odyssey that combines rock and country, HARDY’s got some pretty cool plans to showcase the record live at two legendary Los Angeles venues. On Monday, January 23, he’ll perform the country tunes at the Troubadour and do the rock jams at The Roxy.

From there, the Mississippi native heads out on his 16-date headlining tour with Jameson Rodgers and rock band Blame My Youth. It kicks off February 16 in Indianapolis.

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Fans can look forward to new music from Gabby Barrett sometime this year, but for now, she’s pausing to say thank you for her latest milestone: Her top-five hit “Pick Me Up” was just certified Platinum. 

“That's awesome … I have the best fanbase in the world,” Gabby reflects. “Country music lovers are seriously just the most loyal fanbase I've ever seen in my life, so I’m very grateful to be a part of this format. I love this song, so I'm glad other people do too.”

You’ll find “Pick Me Up” on the deluxe edition of the American Idol star’s debut album, Goldmine.

Gabby’s booked for a full slate of fairs and festivals this year, as well as a stint on Kane Brown‘s Drunk or Dreaming Tour.

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Dolly Parton is spilling the T on her upcoming rock album. 

The record, which she’s working on now, will include appearances from rock royalty like Paul McCartney, John Fogerty, ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry and Steven Tyler, the legend herself confirms. 

As far as song selection, Dolly reveals she’s recorded Led Zeppelin‘s “Stairway to Heaven” and the Rolling Stones‘ “Satisfaction.” When asked if Mick Jagger will join her, Dolly promises, “I’m doing my best to try to get him on it.” In the meantime, she’s laid down vocals with Pink and Brandi Carlile.

The “Jolene” hitmaker also just finished recording with Stevie Nicks and dropped another bombshell regarding Cher, disclosing, “We’ve been trying to get the right thing together.”

The revelations came during Dolly’s appearance on ABC’s The View this week as she promotes the new additions to her Duncan Hines line of baking mixes. 

While we don’t know when Dolly’s rock record will arrive, she’s hinted several times it’s coming this year. The icon announced her intention as her way of earning her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which she initially didn’t believe she deserved. 

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Jason Aldean‘s latest top ten hit continues his longstanding tradition of recording songs written by members of his band, particularly Tully Kennedy and Kurt Allison.

And when it comes to “That’s What Tequila Does,” the boss was instantly intoxicated.

“I was like, ‘Man, there’s something really cool about that,'” Jason recalls. “And I think that was one that they specifically went in really kinda trying to write for our album. And I can kinda hear those things like when they play me the song.”

“So I loved it, I thought it was great, really well-written,” he continues. “And we wanted to go back and pull something out [of] the first part of the album. And to me, that was just a cool thing to follow up ‘Trouble With Heartbreak’ and [it] comes off great live.”

“That’s What Tequila Does” is from the Macon half of Jason’s double album, which came out in November of 2021, while his most recent #1, “Trouble with a Heartbreak,” is from Georgia, which arrived in April of last year.

Tully and Kurt had a hand in writing both songs, as well as John Morgan, who’s signed to Jason’s label and opened for him last year. Songwriters John Edwards and Brett Beavers also contributed to “Tequila” and “Trouble,” respectively. 

With “Tequila” likely to continue Jason’s streak of number ones, what will the ACM Artist of the Decade order to celebrate?  

“My go-to tequila is probably Casamigos, and my go-to tequila drink is tequila — just that’s it. Just a shot!” he laughs. “Shot and chase it with a beer, you know,” he adds.

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