Month: April 2023

Hailey Whitters introduces “Plain Jane” to 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'

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Post date April 18, 2023
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Hailey Whitters recently took her song “Plain Jane” to The Kelly Clarkson Show.

The song is off Hailey’s latest album, Raised, which features her single “Everything She Ain’t,” which is in the top 25 and rising on the country charts.

Most recently, Hailey earned a nomination for New Female Artist of the Year at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Of her nomination, Hailey shares, “I am so excited to be nominated for an ACM Award for the first time. After more than a decade working as a songwriter, it’s so rewarding to get this recognition as an artist.”

In case you missed it, watch Hailey’s “Plain Jane” performance on YouTube.

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New Wynonna Judd documentary to debut on Paramount+

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Post date April 18, 2023
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If you’re a fan of Wynonna Judd and The Judds, you’re in for a treat.

Paramount+ has announced that a new feature-length documentary titled Wynonna Judd: Between Hell and Hallelujah is arriving on its network.

Premiering Wednesday, April 26, the documentary will spotlight Wynonna’s journey after the passing of her mom, Naomi Judd, and feature exclusive onstage and behind-the-scenes footage of Wynonna on her recently wrapped The Judds: The Final Tour.

Wynonna’s tour mates and fellow country stars Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood will also appear in the documentary to share personal stories.

“It's real and it's raw. It's celebration and sadness. It's all of the people who I leaned on during one of the toughest seasons of my life,” Wynonna says. “I wanted the opportunity to tell my story in my voice. If doing so helps one person out there choose life, then I am grateful.”

In addition to the documentary, CMT has announced that the two-hour concert event CMT Presents The Judds: Love Is Alive – The Final Concert premieres on its network Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET.

For more information, visit Paramount+’s website.

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Garth Brooks tells Dolly Parton he's nervous about his “first time” in new ACM Awards promo video

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Post date April 18, 2023
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It’s Garth Brooks‘ “first time,” so naturally he’d admit to being nervous, right?

Garth, of course, is referring to his co-hosting duties with Dolly Parton at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Fans get a peek at the hosts’ preparation in a new promotional video shared by Prime Video. The clip opens with an all-suited-up Garth entering Dolly’s dressing room as she exclaims, “Woo-hoo! Don’t you look handsome? Are you ready for our big night?”

“Yeah, I’m a little nervous, to be honest. First time and all,” Garth responds, to which Dolly reassures, “Oh, don’t be nervous, I’ll be right here with you.” Still a little uncertain, Garth asks if she’s “done this before.” Dolly tells him, “Oh, I’ve done this before. Plenty of times. With plenty of people.”

With Garth still hesitant, Dolly tells Garth in jest, “I’m personally going to make this the best night of your life,” before both clarify in their hilarious banter that they’re “talking about hosting the ACM Awards show.” The video ends with the superstars exiting the dressing room as Tyler Hubbard‘s “Dancin’ In The Country” plays.

The Academy of Country Music Awards streams live on Amazon Prime Video May 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

While you wait, watch the chucklesome promotional video of Dolly and Garth on Prime Video.

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Jordan Davis is a big fan of Dierks Bentley

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Post date April 18, 2023
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“When I grow up, I want to be Dierks Bentley,” quips Jordan Davis.

Jordan is slated to open for Dierks on his upcoming Gravel & Gold Tour. This opportunity is one the fast-rising country singer cherishes a lot because of his longtime admiration for Dierks and his “master class” band.

“I know I've made that joke before, but, like, I just love [Dierks] to death,” Jordan shares. “I feel like I know not just Dierks, I know his band pretty well. Dan, his fiddle guy, I've known for longer than I've known Dierks. More importantly, like, it's a master class. That band is so good.”

“Dierks is an entertainer to the nth degree and just really, really great people and this job gets tough and being on the road with really good people makes it a little bit easier,” Jordan continues.

“It doesn't suck that Dierks can fly a plane, so we can be home pretty quick if he's got any open seats. Dierks, I'd love to hop in there with ya. I'll even help you fly, if you need some help, you know? I'm kidding-you're flying the whole way,” he adds in jest.

Jordan is currently ascending the country charts with his single “Next Thing You Know.” The song is off his latest album, Bluebird Days, which includes the hit singles “What My World Spins Around” and “Buy Dirt” with Luke Bryan.

For a full list of dates of the Gravel & Gold Tour and to get tickets, visit Dierks’ website.

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U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy visits journalist imprisoned in Russia

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Post date April 18, 2023
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy made her first visit to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison. Tracy’s visit comes over two weeks after Russia detained the journalist on espionage charges. Tracy tweeted from the U.S. Embassy account: “I visited @WSJ’s Evan #Gershkovich today at Lefortovo Prison – the first time we’ve been permitted access to him since his wrongful detention more than two weeks ago. He is in good health and remains strong. We reiterate our call for his immediate release. #FreeEvan”

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said in a statement, which was reported by Russian state media, that Gershkovich was detained on March 30 on suspicion of “espionage in the interests of the American government.” The Wall Street Journal and the Biden administration have repeatedly denied that Gershkovich was affiliated with the U.S. government. Russian authorities have not provided evidence to support the charges, and they had denied the embassy’s requests for access to Gershkovich.

The Lefortovo Court in Moscow initially ordered Gershkovich to be detained until May 29. Gershkovich denied the charges against him, according to the TASS state news agency. Reuters reported that on Tuesday, the court will hear a complaint Gershkovich filed against the decision to detain him ahead of a possible trial. If convicted, the journalist could face up to 20 years in prison.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said Monday that while she was “absolutely delighted” that Tracy was allowed to see Gershkovich, “we still call for his unconditional release He is being held unfairly and unjustly and the Russians need to allow him to return to his family. We protest Russian efforts to limit and intimidate the media. Free, independent and pluralistic media play an indispensable role in informing people around the world.”

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans will vote on raising debt ceiling

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Post date April 18, 2023
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Republicans will move forward with a vote that would raise the debt ceiling, allowing the United States to avoid defaulting through 2024. In a tweet, McCarthy said: “The House will vote on a bill to lift the debt ceiling into next year, save taxpayers trillions of dollars, make us less dependent on China, and curb high inflation—all without touching Social Security or Medicare.”

During a speech at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, McCarthy did not specify a particular bill or elaborate on when exactly the vote would happen, saying in his address:“Since the president continues to hide, House Republicans will take action. So here’s our plan: In the coming weeks the House will vote on a bill to lift the debt ceiling into the next year, save taxpayers trillions of dollars, make us less dependent upon China, curb our high inflation – all without touching Social Security and Medicare … Let me be clear. A no-strings-attached debt limit increase will not pass. It limits, it saves and it grows.”

McCarthy added: “Without exaggeration, American debt is a ticking time bomb that will detonate unless we take serious, responsible action. Yet how has President Biden reacted to this issue? He has done nothing … Debt limit negotiations are an opportunity to examine our nation’s finances.”

Any bill relating to the debt ceiling passed by the Republican-led House would need to get through the Democrat-led Senate before making its way to President Biden’s desk.

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What's ahead for Miranda Lambert? “Cool collabs” and “fueling [her] creative vibes”

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Post date April 18, 2023
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What’s next for Miranda Lambert now that she’s left her longtime label home at Sony Music Nashville?

That’s something lots of folks have been wondering since the ACM Entertainer of the Year announced her departure back in March. Now, she’s telling ABC Audio more about what’s next.

“I am, for the first time in 20 years a free agent,” Miranda points out. “I don’t have a label and I feel pretty great about it. I mean, I have Vanner Records, which was my imprint that now I have.”

“And it feels very inspiring to get to go see what’s out there and what options [there are],” she continues. “And, you know, it’s definitely a very different landscape than the first time I signed my first record deal at 19 years old.”

Miranda and Sony teamed up to launch Vanner back in 2016 with the The Weight of These Wings. Now, she’s open to seeing what the future holds.

“Everything has changed in the business,” she reflects, “and I’m excited to learn about it and hopefully be part of a new wave of whatever’s going on, because it changes so quickly.”

“But I do have a home,” she adds, “and it’s Nashville and this community. So I’m excited to see what comes to the table. And in the meantime, I’m just working on stuff and like getting inspired and seeing what’s fueling my creative vibes.”

In the meantime, Miranda reveals she’s been “writing a ton” and also has “a few cool collabs up [her] sleeve right now.”

Next month, she defends her Entertainer of the Year title at the ACMs, with four more nominations, including Album of the Year for Palomino.

Miranda’s cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, also arrives April 25.

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Michael Ray shares new breakup song, ‘Get Her Back’

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Post date April 18, 2023
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Michael Ray’s new single “Get Her Back,’ from his upcoming EP ‘Dive Bars & Broken Hearts,’ is out now. The song finds Ray singing of the end of a relationship, and while he initially hopes to make amends, his goal soon turns to revenge. Get Her Back was penned by Dallas Wilson, Jordan James, Lalo and Michael Tyler, and Ray said in a press release: “I was raised on country songs that turn what you think on its head. You think you know what the song’s all about — then you hear the hook and it’s something completely else.”

The accompanying music video for Get Her Back, directed by Spidey Smith, tells the story of love gone wrong, ending in a tragic accident. Ray said of the video: “[Smith] understands that place where you want to snap, but then you settle down and you just move on. To be able to find a way of showing how far you can stand from the fire and still get burned, how you can do the right thing, which sometimes is nothing, and just keep moving? It’s a tough line to walk, but he did.”

Ray’s six-song EP Dive Bars & Broken Hearts will drop June 23.
Take a look at the video for ‘Get Her Back’ – here.

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Kelly Clarkson shares details of upcoming album ‘Chemistry’

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Post date April 18, 2023
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Kelly Clarkson announced via her social media accounts that her 10th album, ‘Chemistry’, is set to drop on June 23. The album will feature two sides and 14 tracks, two of which — “Mine” and “Me” — were just released. “Me” was co-written by singer Gayle (“abcdefu”). Among the famous names included on the LP will be Steve Martin, appearing on track 13 “i hate love,” and legendary drummer Sheila E., featured on track 14 “that’s right.” Clarkson’s announcement and the full tracklist for Chemistry can be found – here.

Clarkson shared: “Having chemistry with someone is an incredible, and overwhelming, feeling. It’s like you have no choice in the matter. You are just drawn to each other. This can be good and bad. This album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down. There are many stages of grief and loss on this album. Each song is a different stage and emotional state … We decided to release ‘mine’ and ‘me’ at the same time because I didn’t want to release just one song to represent an entire album, or relationship.”

Listen to ‘Mine’ – here.
Listen to ‘Me’- here.

To pre-order “Chemistry” head here.

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