Month: January 2023

Luke Bryan announces 36-city ‘Country On Tour’

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Post date January 31, 2023
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Luke Bryan will embark on the 36-city Country On Tour this summer, kicking off on June 15 in Syracuse, New York and making stops across the U.S. in major markets including Philadelphia, Denver, Nashville and more.

Serving as support on Bryan’s Country On Tour will be Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Alana Springsteen, and Hailey Whitters, alongside DJ Rock. Bryan shared the news on Instagram: “Excited to announce the #CountryOnTour coming to a city near you! Some talented new artists are joining me. Pumped to have @chaycebeckhammusic, @tylerbradenmusic, @theashleycooke, @thejacksondean, @jonlangston, @connersmithmusic, @alanaspringsteen, @haileywhitters & @the_djrock out.”

Members of Bryan’s fan club, The Nut House, will have access to purchase tickets to the Country On Tour beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 8 am or 10 am local time. Public tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 am local time. Head to Bryan’s website for details.

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Chlöe Bailey to release debut album ‘In Pieces’ this March

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Post date January 31, 2023
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Chlöe Bailey announced that her debut album, titled ‘In Pieces,’ will be released in March. Chlöe released a short clip announcing her new album, though she did not reveal an exact date for the album release.

In October 2022, Chlöe released her new song, “For the Night,” featuring Latto. “For The Night” was the follow-up to Chlöe’s single “Surprise.”

The “For the Night” music video, co-directed by Chlöe, shares a look inside a day in her life. You can take a look at the video – here.

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Meghan Trainor announces pregnancy, release of book on motherhood

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Post date January 31, 2023
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Meghan Trainor and her husband Daryl Sabara are expecting their second child. Trainor revealed the news during her appearance on The Today Show. Trainor and Sabara’s son, Riley, was born in February 2021; their second child is due this summer. Trainor also shared with People the happy news: “What a blessing … I’m just so grateful I can get pregnant. And I’m like, ‘I’m crushing it. This is amazing. This is my dreams.’ I’m halfway there—I want four kids!”

Trainor will also release her first book, Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and New Motherhood from Your Bestie, on April 25. Trainor shares stories and first-hand experiences from her own pregnancy, and touches on topics like ovulation and breastfeeding, and shares her personal perspective on body image and mental health. Trainor says in a press release: “I spent my entire pregnancy trying to get all the information I could possibly get … I was captivated by what I was experiencing, and as the first of my friends to be pregnant, nobody around me but my mom, my aunts, and strangers on the internet knew what I was going through. After feeling so overwhelmed and alone in my first pregnancy, I was inspired to write this book to make sure no other future mama ever felt like that. I want to give future mamas permission to find the right path for them—without the judgment of others. I want this book to feel like a hug from a bestie.”

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Nashville notes: Peter McCann passes + MacKenzie Porter on 'GMA'

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Post date January 30, 2023
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Songwriter Peter McCann passed away January 26 in Nashville at the age of 74. He was best known for writing smash hits like Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and Jennifer Warnes‘ “Right Time of the Night.”

You can check out MacKenzie Porter performing “One Night Left” with Cheat Codes on ABC’s Good Morning America online.

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Morgan Wallen's 36-track 'One Thing at a Time' is coming March 3

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Post date January 30, 2023
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Morgan Wallen‘s third album, One Thing at a Time, will arrive March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long for a preview. Three tracks – “Last Night,” “Everything I Love” and “I Wrote the Book” – will arrive Monday night.

Still, that’s barely a preview of the 36-song project that includes contributions from HARDY, Eric Church, Travis Denning, ERNEST, Miranda Lambert, Devin Dawson and Ryan Hurd, just to name a few. Morgan’s sister Ashlyne even sings harmony on the track “Outlook.”

“This record represents the last few years of my life, the highs and the lows,” Morgan says. “It also brings together the musical influences that have shaped me as an artist – country, alternative and hip-hop.”

“There are 36 songs on this album,” he explains, “because we just kept exploring with fresh lyrics, music and production ideas and these are the songs that felt right to me. It was a blast to create, and I was so grateful to be back in the studio to lay this out for my fans.”

It’s the follow-up to 2021’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which set an all-genre Billboard record as the longest-running top 10 album by a solo artist. So far, it’s at 104 weeks and counting.

Here’s the complete track listing for One Thing at a Time:

“Born with a Beer in My Hand”
“Last Night”
“Everything I Love”
“Man Made a Bar” (featuring Eric Church)
“Devil Don’t Know”
“One Thing at a Time”
“’98 Braves”
“Ain’t That Some”
“I Wrote the Book”
“Tennessee Numbers”
“Hope That’s True”
“Whiskey Friends”
“Sunrise”
“Keith Whitley”
“In the Bible” (featuring HARDY)
“You Proof”
“Thought You Should Know”
“F150-50”
“Neon Star (Country Boy Lullaby)”
“I Deserve a Drink”
“Wine into Water”
“Me + All Your Reasons”
“Tennessee Fan”
“Money on Me”
“Thinkin’ Bout Me”
“Single Than She Was”
“Days That End in Why”
“Last Drive Down Main”
“Me to Me”
“Don’t Think Jesus”
“180 (Lifestyle)”
“Had It”
“Cowgirls” (featuring ERNEST)
“Good Girl Gone Missin'”
“Outlook”
“Dying Man”

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Nate Smith's having a “Whiskey on You” to celebrate his first #1

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Post date January 30, 2023
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“Whiskey on You” will forever be the song that made Nate Smith‘s country music dreams come true.

“When I released Whiskey On You' I wasn't sure what would happen. I just knew I loved it,” he tells Billboard. “First my fans were super encouraging on social media and then country radio welcomed the song with open arms, and for that I couldn't be more grateful! This is such a proud moment for me and I feel so blessed to get to say I have the No. 1 song on country radio!”

“Meanwhile, my dad is just glad I have a job!” he adds. “A huge thank you to country radio, my fans, my team, and everyone who has lifted this song up!”

Just last week, Nate released a new version of “Whiskey on You” remixed by the DJ MOTi.

Nate’s self-titled debut album is now set to come out April 28, though it had originally been scheduled to arrive in February.

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LOCASH plans a Super Bowl Sunday tailgate with Guy Fieri

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Post date January 30, 2023
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LOCASH has a Super Bowl date with Guy Fieri.

Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are set to play the big game’s edition of Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate Sunday, February 12. It’ll take place right across from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The Food Network star will bring together more than 20 restaurant pop-ups and interactive dining experiences, alongside plenty of libations, in addition to LOCASH and DJ Diplo. You can get free tickets to the 11:30 a.m. event online.

Meanwhile, the new song from LOCASH, “Three Favorite Colors,” is set to drop February 3.

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Dolly Parton reveals the songs she's recording for rock album with Stevie Nicks, Steve Perry and more

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Post date January 30, 2023
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Dolly Parton continues to share bits of information about her upcoming rock album, which is due out in the late spring/early fall. She tells USA Today it will feature 28 tracks, with a mix of covers and originals. She's also revealed a bit more on who will be joining her on what songs.

Among the originals on the album will be a song called “What Has Rock n Roll Ever Done For Me” with Stevie Nicks, which Dolly describes as “a cute little song.” There’s also an unnamed original with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. She's also rerecorded a Dolly classic, “My Blue Tears,” with Duran Duran's Simon LeBon.

“I was so excited because I could just hear his voice on it. He has that beautiful high voice and it's an Irish-sounding love song with bagpipes,” she says. “It's a love song about when a fella goes off to war and leaves his sweetheart behind and she cries her lonely blue tears and he's on the other side crying his lonely blue tears. It's a big range that Simon will be great at.”

Dolly’s also revealed some more news on what covers she's recording, in addition to the already announced “Let It Be” with Paul McCartney. Tracks include the Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Long As I Can See the Light” with John Fogerty and Journey's “Open Arms” with Steve Perry. And she's still working to get Annie Lennox and Cher on Eurythmics‘ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).”

She also hasn’t given up on Mick Jagger joining her, joking if that doesn't happen, “I'll kick his bony a** when I see him!”

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Lainey Wilson's a Rulebreaker

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Post date January 30, 2023
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You can officially pencil Lainey Wilson into the rulebreaker category.

The “Things a Man Oughta Know” hitmaker will be honored by Billboard with its Rulebreaker Award at the magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards. Quinta Brunson from ABC’s Abbott Elementary will host the March 1 event at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

Lainey will be honored alongside “Big Energy” hitmaker Latto, Latin pop star Becky G, rapper Doechii, reggaeton’s Ivy Queen, pop star Kim Petras, singer/songwriter Lana Del Ray and K-pop group TWICE.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, with more announcements about performances and the prestigious Billboard Woman of the Year yet to come.

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Luke Bryan launches the Country On Tour this summer

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Post date January 30, 2023
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Luke Bryan plans to “Country On” in 2023.

The superstar’s summer tour will take its name from his 30th #1, kicking off a 36-city run July 15 in Syracuse, New York.

An impressive slate of newcomers will join him on the trek, including Jackson Dean, Chayce Beckham, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Hailey Whitters, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke and Alana Springsteen.

“Artists get into the business to make music and perform it for the fans,” Luke reflects. “Leaving it all out on that stage is what it's all about for me. I'm excited to support and have so many talented new artists along for the ride this year. It's one of the most rewarding parts of our job.”

Presales start on Tuesday, January 31, before tickets become available to the general public on Friday.

Of course, Luke won’t exactly be chilling at home until he hits the road this summer. On Wednesday, he restarts his Vegas residency at Resorts World, before the season 21 premiere of American Idol on Sunday, February 19, on ABC.