Month: April 2023

Jackson Dean's 'Live At the Ryman' was recorded in one take

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Post date April 17, 2023
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Jackson Dean has dropped his first live record, Live At the Ryman.

Out now, the eight-track album features the chart-topper “Don’t Come Lookin’,” as well as two new songs, “Heavens To Betsy” and “1971.”

“Heavens To Betsy” has been a “crowd favorite” at Jackson’s live shows, as he tells ABC Audio, while “1971” is one Jackson personally wanted to be included.

“There’s no, like, ‘this story is about blah.’ It’s just a whole bunch of stuff that makes sense together that feels good, and you kind of get the gist of what’s happening,” Jackson says of “1971,” which he wrote when he was either 16 or 17 years old.

“It’s just straight-up American rock,” Jackson adds. “But we put that on there because I wanted it. It was worthy of existence.”

Perhaps unbeknownst to fans, Jackson wasn’t planning to release a full-fledged live LP. The initial intention was to tag “a couple of songs” to his 2022 debut album, Greenbroke. But the CEO of Big Machine Records, Scott Borchetta, brought up the idea, which Jackson liked and swiftly agreed to.

The end product? A collection of eight songs, all recorded in one take.

“It was just, like, ‘One take. Here you go. Coming at you,'” Jackson reveals. “They’re all one takes, which is awesome. And that’s why they’re fast. Because it’s pure adrenaline.”

Live At the Ryman is available wherever you listen to music.

Pop Daypop

Diplo shares video for “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” ft. Dove Cameron, Sean Penn, Sturgill Simpson

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Post date April 17, 2023
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DJ/producer Diplo has recruited Dove Cameron and Sturgill Simpson for his new country-infused pop song, “Use Me (Brutal Hearts).” Cameron opens the track and is then joined by Simpson, under the pseudonym Johnny Blue Skies, as the two harmonize throughout the track. The video for the song features Cameron starring alongside Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn, who plays the role of Johnny Blue Skies, dancing and lip-syncing along to Simpson’s voice. Take look at the video – here.

“Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” is featured on Diplo’s upcoming album, Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 — Swamp Savant, with Thomas Wesley serving as Diplo’s country music alter ego. Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil was released in 2020 and featured collaborations with Thomas Rhett, Young Thug, and Orville Peck. Diplo said in a press release: “I tried on a lot of cowboy hats. I rode a lot of motorcycles and horses basically reflected on my whole life and career and connection with this music. There was a lot. It all started in the swamps I was raised in. This is the greatest single piece of work I’ve ever done, I can promise you that.”

Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 — Swamp Savant will be released on April 28. To pre-order, head here.

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Country Daypop

Diplo shares video for “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)” ft. Dove Cameron, Sean Penn, Sturgill Simpson

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Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 — Swamp Savant will be released on April 28. To pre-order, head here.

Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com

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Take a listen To Darius Rucker’s ‘Fires Don’t Start Themselves’

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Post date April 17, 2023
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Darius Rucker has shared his latest song “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” after Rucker dropped hints on his social media channels leading up to the release. Rucker explained the story behind “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” written by Ben Hayslip, Dan Isbell and Jacob Rice, and produced by Dann Huff: “You know, it’s a song about that time when you’re sitting at home with your significant other or girlfriend or wife or boyfriend or husband or whatever, and you know it’s time. It’s time to get down to business. That’s what that song’s all about.”

Rucker debuts his latest track as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming seventh studio album, Carolyn’s Boy, named in honor of his late mother. Rucker is also gearing up for his 21-date “Starting Fires Tour,” set to kick off in mid-June and spanning across the U.S. and Canada with special guests on select dates, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors and Drew Green.

Listen to Rucker’s new song ‘Fires Don’t Start Themselves’ – here.

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The Weeknd announces new project “The Idol Vol. 1”

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Post date April 17, 2023
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The Weeknd has announced ‘The Idol Vol. 1,’ teasing the new project with a clip of himself in the studio on social media. The Weeknd tweeted: “THE IDOL VOL. 1 coming soon (double fantasy & jealous guy just a taste).”

The announcement comes after The Weeknd recently teased working on new music with Future during a live stream on Instagram. The two previously collaborated on “Low Life” from Future’s project, EVOL, as well as “All I Know” off of The Weeknd’s album, Starboy.

‘The Idol Vol. 1’ marks The Weeknd’s first project since 2022’s critically acclaimed Dawn FM. The announcement comes as HBO prepares to release The Weeknd’s new series of the same name, The Idol, at some point this year. The show has dealt with numerous behind-the-scenes issues, which HBO later addressed in a statement. “The creators and producers of The Idol have been working hard to create one of HBO’s most exciting and provocative original programs. The initial approach on the show and production of the early episodes, unfortunately, did not meet HBO standards so we chose to make a change. Throughout the process, the creative team has been committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful working environment.”

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Nashville notes: Austin Burke reimagines “Crazy” + Jordyn Shellhart's pensive video

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Post date April 14, 2023
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Austin Burke has dropped his fresh spin on Patsy Cline‘s “Crazy.” Called “Crazy, Crazy,” Austin wrote the song with Brandon Day and got the stamp of approval from Willie Nelson, who penned Patsy’s hit.

Jordyn Shellhart has dropped a moody music video for her new song, “When Something’s Gotta Give.” The track previews her Warner Music Nashville debut album, Primrose, which arrives May 19.

Mackenzie Carpenter has dropped her self-titled debut EP, which includes the hilarious newly released track, “Throw You Back.” The five-song set is Mackenzie’s first collection of music released with her label home, The Valory Music Co.

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Make Paula Deen's delicious banana pudding caramel bars

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Post date April 14, 2023
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With the summer heat right around the corner, it’s time to get ready to cool down with some down-home desserts. So, who better to learn to make some from than Paula Deen?

In a recent video on Instagram, the celebrity chef showed fans how to make her mouth-watering banana pudding caramel bars. The clip follows Paula making the dessert from scratch, from the graham cracker crust to the sweet caramel custard that sits on top.

To make Paula’s delicious bars, follow along on her Instagram clip or get on pauladeen.com.

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Hardy was “in shock” hearing about his ACM nominations

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Post date April 14, 2023
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Top ACM nominee Hardy was utterly incredulous when he found out he had nabbed seven nominations for the 2023 ACM Awards.

“I woke up in shock this morning. I had no idea that I’d be nominated for so much,” says Hardy, who earned nods in the Song of the Year, Music Event of the Year and Visual Media of the Year categories for his Lainey Wilson-assisted hit, “wait in the truck.”

He adds, “This truly feels like my year, and I’m just thankful that the industry would consider me as one of the top songwriters and artists in this town. Thanks to the ACM, Big Loud, The Neal Agency, and my publisher, Relative Music Group for all of the support. Thank you for all of it.”

“wait in the truck” is currently in the top four and rising on the country charts.

The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, streams live on Amazon Prime Video May 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Corey Kent's paving his career with 'BLACKTOP'

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Post date April 14, 2023
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Fast-rising country newcomer Corey Kent has announced his new album, BLACKTOP.

Arriving on June 2, the 10-song album includes the newly released track “Something's Gonna Kill Me.”

“‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’ is a song I wrote about taking risks. Some of my favorite things in life could kill me, but they’re also the things that make me feel most alive,” Corey shares. “I love a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride, I love smoking a cigar on my back porch with a good friend. This song is a realization that life is short, and you gotta take some risks to make the most of it.”

BLACKTOP will also feature Corey’s debut single, “Wild As Her,” which is in the top five and rising on the country charts.

Here’s the full track listing for BLACKTOP:

“Wild as Her”
“Long Story Short”
“Something’s Gonna Kill Me”
“Man of the House”
“Gone as You”
“BiC Flame”
“Call It a Night”
“How You Know You Made It”
“Hood of That Car”
“Once or Twice”

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It's “Tails I Lose” for Parker McCollum

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Post date April 14, 2023
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Parker McCollum melds neo-traditional instrumentation and forlorn lyrics on his new song, “Tails I Lose.”

Penned by Parker alongside Wade Bowen, Brad Warren and Brett Warren, the song finds a heartbroken man pining for the return of his old flame. The hook of the song? “Heads you win, tails I lose.”

“We hadn't heard the phrase ‘heads you win, tails I lose’ in a country song before,” shares Parker, “so we started writing that idea over a melody and dropping all kinds of imagery about breakups. When we got in the studio, Rob McNelley played that guitar sound and I was like, ‘That's it.’ The guitar lick is so good, it sets the song up and does it justice. This song is just hardcore country. I love it and hope the fans do too.”

“Tails I Lose” is the latest release from Parker’s upcoming new album, Never Enough. Arriving on May 12, the record features his current single, “Handle on You,” which is approaching the top of the country charts.