Month: February 2023

Cole Swindell releases his latest single ‘Drinkaby’

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Post date February 2, 2023
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Cole Swindell has released his latest single “Drinkaby,” one of the three new songs included on his upcoming deluxe album Stereotype Broken, available April 28th. Written by Jon Pardi, Jordan Schmidt, Hardy and Hunter Phelps, “Drinkaby” is the follow-up to Swindell’s three multi-week No. 1 singles from his fourth album ‘Stereotype’ — “Never Say Never” (featuring Lainey Wilson), “Single Saturday Night” and “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.”

Says Swindell about the new song: “’Drinkaby’ – from the first time I heard it – I pictured it being a huge show opener. The guitar lick in the intro just grabs you and doesn’t let you go. I’m not sure if there is such thing as a fun breakup song but that’s kind of what this is. Glad it’s finally out and can’t wait to get out there and play it live.”

Take a listen to “Drinkaby” – here.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2023 nominees including Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow

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Post date February 2, 2023
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its Class of 2023. The Rock Hall tweeted the list nominees along with the caption: “Congratulations to the #RockHall2023 Nominees. The Official Fan Vote is now open: http://rockfa.me/FANVOTE23”

Leading the list of 14 nominees are country legend Willie Nelson, alongside Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Rage Against the Machine, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Kate Bush, Joy Division/New Order, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, and Warren Zevon. Nelson, Crow, Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Lauper, Michael, and Zevon are first-time nominees.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation chairman John Sykes said in a press release: “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates. These artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”

Five artists will be selected by fan vote to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Fans can vote for their favorite artists online or at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland through April 28. This year’s inductees will be announced in May, with the induction ceremony to take place in the fall.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2023 nominees including George Michael, Cyndi Lauper

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Post date February 2, 2023
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Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Sheryl Crow and Missy Elliott lead the list of 14 nominees, with those selected for induction to be announced in May. Iron Maiden, Rage Against the Machine, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Kate Bush, Joy Division/New Order, Willie Nelson, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, and Warren Zevon are also nominated for induction this year. Crow, Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Lauper, Michael, Nelson, and Zevon are first-time nominees.

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Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance World Tour’ of Europe and North America

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Post date February 2, 2023
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Beyoncé announced on Wednesday that she will launch a 2023 world tour of Europe and North America, dubbed the ‘Renaissance World Tour’. The superstar shared the news on her website, and posted a photo on Instagram of her riding a silver horse (a picture that matches the art on her Renaissance album cover) along with the caption: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.”

The Renaissance tour will kick off in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and travel across Europe for the following two months.. The North American leg of the tour begins July 8 in Toronto, Ontario, with her first stop in the U.S. on July 12 in Philadelphia. The tour official wraps up on Sept. 27 in New Orleans, La.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 6., with presale tickets available for members of BeyHive (register here). Citi credit card holders can also purchase presale tickets: here. Tickets for North American tour dates require registration for a Verified Fan code via Ticketmaster: here.

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Nashville notes: Clay Walker shows his Country Side + Leslie Jordan tribute expands

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Post date February 1, 2023
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More tickets have just been released for the February 19 tribute to comedian Leslie Jordan at the Grand Ole Opry House, according to Ashley McBryde, who’s just one of the artists set to participate.

Clay Walker‘s set to kick off his 2023 Country Side Tour February 1 in Clearwater, Florida.

Sheryl Crow will join Rusty Truck when they make their Grand Ole Opry debut February 28. She’s longtime friends with frontman Mark Seliger.

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Michael Ray's got new music and a new lease on life

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Post date February 1, 2023
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Michael Ray‘s busy working on new music as he gets ready to hit the road in 2023.

He’ll launch his new tour February 18 in Los Fresnos, Texas, on the heels of being in the studio with producer Michael Knox, who’s best known for his work with Jason Aldean.

“My romance with the business of music was starting to take its toll on me,” Michael Ray confesses. “Things really come into focus when you take the time to live a little life.”

He finds that’s making a difference both in the studio and onstage.

“The main things that have kept me going this year is my family, friends, and these incredible fans that have become friends,” he reflects. “I think they'll see a lot of life lived in these songs, and hopefully they'll see themselves in it, too.”

The first taste of Michael’s follow-up to 2021’s Higher Education should arrive sometime this spring.

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Nobody Trashes Tennessee – especially not Chris Janson

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Post date February 1, 2023
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Chris Janson‘s now officially a spokesmodel. He’s not hawking a product, however, he’s speaking out for perhaps his favorite cause: protecting the outdoors.

The Missouri native is the new face of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s litter prevention campaign, known as Nobody Trashes Tennessee. Chris has made the Volunteer State his home since 2004.

“One of my greatest conservation goals is getting kids out of their houses, off their devices and into the great outdoors,” he says. “Litter on our roads, waterways and woods affects their ability to enjoy nature.”

“It affects all Tennesseans and endangers wildlife,” he continues. “I want to do my part to ensure our state's natural resources are thriving for future generations and I am excited to … work together towards a litter-free state.”

Tennesseans and those passing through should soon start to see Chris in outdoor advertising, public service announcements and more. Find out more at NobodyTrashesTennessee.com.

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Kacey Musgraves will sing for Loretta at the Grammys

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Post date February 1, 2023
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Kacey Musgraves will perform “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honor of Loretta Lynn during Sunday night’s Grammys. The country icon passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home last October at the age of 90.

Kacey’s just one part of an expanded In Memoriam segment on this year’s show. Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Mick Fleetwood will remember Fleetwood Mac‘s Christine McVie with “Songbird.” Maverick City Music and Quavo will perform “Without You” for rapper Takeoff.

You can tune in to watch the 65th Grammys Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Any Grammy of Mine? Shania Twain's Sunday plans

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Post date February 1, 2023
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Just days after her new album, Queen of Me, comes out on Friday, Shania Twain will be a presenter at this Sunday’s Grammys.

First lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, James Corden, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson and Olivia Rodrigo are set to take the stage, as well.

So far, Luke Combs is the only country artist confirmed to perform, though more announcements are expected in the coming days.

You can tune in to watch the 65th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, live from LA’s Crypto.com Arena Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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Willie Nelson could follow Dolly into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Post date February 1, 2023
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First Dolly, now Willie. That’s right: a year after Dolly Parton was nominated, and eventually inducted, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Willie Nelson‘s turn.

He’s the latest country artist up for induction into the Hall this year, alongside Nashville resident – and frequent country collaborator – Sheryl Crow. Rockers The White Stripes, which include Loretta Lynn‘s Van Lear Rose cohort Jack White, could also make it in this year.

Among the other potential 2023 inductees are: ’80s icons Cyndi Lauper and George Michael; rockers Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden and Warren Zevon; hip-hop’s Missy Elliott and A Tribe Called Quest; R&B legends The Spinners and “Running Up That Hill” vocalist Kate Bush.

February 1 through April 28, you can cast your vote online, with the winners to be announced in May. The annual induction takes place in the fall.