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Wynonna Judd joins CMA Fest Artist of the Day lineup

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The Country Music Association has announced Wynonna Judd as the fourth and final artist on the Artist of the Day lineup.

Wynonna will take the CMA Close Up Stage inside Fan Fair X on Sunday, June 11, for an up-close-and-personal conversation hosted by Trisha Yearwood. Wynonna joins previously announced Dierks Bentley (June 8), Reba McEntire (June 9) and Brothers Osborne (June 10) as part of the star-studded interview lineup.

The CMA Close Up Stage will also feature several exciting interviews, which include live tapings of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast episodes featuring Tanya Tucker and Jelly Roll.

Additionally, the acoustic Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X will include performances from up-and-comers Nate Barnes, Laci Kaye Booth, Brennley Brown, Jillian Cardarelli, CB30, Karley Scott Collins, Keller Cox, Karissa Ella, HunterGirl, Dillon James, Robby Johnson, James Johnston, AJ Kross, Grace Leer, O.N.E The Duo, Landon Parker, Jenna Paulette, Jordan Rowe, SACHA, MaRynn Taylor, Track45 and Julie Williams, among many others.

The 2023 CMA Fest will take place in Nashville June 8 to June 11. 

For more information and to grab tickets, visit cmafest.com/fanfairx.

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Wynonna Judd joins CMA Fest Artist of the Day lineup

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The Country Music Association has announced Wynonna Judd as the fourth and final artist on the Artist of the Day lineup.

Wynonna will take the CMA Close Up Stage inside Fan Fair X on Sunday, June 11, for an up-close-and-personal conversation hosted by Trisha Yearwood. Wynonna joins previously announced Dierks Bentley (June 8), Reba McEntire (June 9) and Brothers Osborne (June 10) as part of the star-studded interview lineup.

The CMA Close Up Stage will also feature several exciting interviews, which include live tapings of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast episodes featuring Tanya Tucker and Jelly Roll.

Additionally, the acoustic Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X will include performances from up-and-comers Nate Barnes, Laci Kaye Booth, Brennley Brown, Jillian Cardarelli, CB30, Karley Scott Collins, Keller Cox, Karissa Ella, HunterGirl, Dillon James, Robby Johnson, James Johnston, AJ Kross, Grace Leer, O.N.E The Duo, Landon Parker, Jenna Paulette, Jordan Rowe, SACHA, MaRynn Taylor, Track45 and Julie Williams, among many others.

The 2023 CMA Fest will take place in Nashville June 8 to June 11. 

For more information and to grab tickets, visit cmafest.com/fanfairx.

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Go Country 105

Reba McEntire + Brooks & Dunn drop acoustic version of “If You See Him, If You See Her”

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Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their hit “If You See Him, If You See Her” with a newly recorded acoustic version.

Produced by acclaimed producer Dave Cobb, the track features a more piano- and acoustic guitar-driven production than its original 1998 recording, which became a multiple-week number-one single that year.

“If You See Him, If You See Her” will appear on Reba’s upcoming album, Not That Fancy. Due out October 6, the 14-song collection serves as the companion record to her new lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. 

Reba’s forthcoming book will hit stores October 10.

Both the album and book are available for preorder now.

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Go Country 105

Star-studded performance lineup revealed for 2023 ACM Awards

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The performance lineup for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards has been announced.

Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Jo Dee Messina, Ashley McBryde, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, The War And Treaty, Bailey Zimmerman, and co-host and country legend Dolly Parton are set to perform from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Additionally, Dolly will debut her as-yet-unheard new song, “World on Fire,” which doubles as the lead single off her upcoming rock album, Rock Star.

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

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News Daypop

United States to send nuclear-armed submarines to dock in South Korea for first time

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President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the White House on Wednesday, announcing that he would have nuclear-armed submarines dock in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years.  According to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, Yoon’s visit comes “at a critical moment as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile capabilities.”

Biden and Yoon spoke in the Rose Garden, where Biden pledged to uphold the country’s nuclear defense treaty with South Korea in the face of threats from North Korea.  Said Biden: “Our nuclear defense treaty is ironclad. They are particularly important in the face of DPRK’s increased threats and blatant violations of U.S. sanctions. At the same time we are continuing to seek diplomatic breakthroughs with the DPRK.”

Yoon arrived in Washington on Monday along with South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee for the six-day visit, which also included a state dinner Wednesday night at the White House, and a Thursday address before Congress, where he will speak on the continued threat posed by North Korea. North Korean President Kim Jung Un has ordered nuclear rocket tests at an unprecedented pace over the past year and recently launched the country’s first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, which analysts say could severely challenge missile-defense systems.

In recent months, Yoon’s administration has sought greater input from the U.S. while anticipating the need for a strong nuclear response to North Korea. Yoon’s visit was timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the South Korea-U.S. alliance that emerged in the wake of the 1950-53 Korean War.

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Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ government power

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The Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging unconstitutional political retaliation against the entertainment giant after it disagreed with Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. In its lawsuit, Disney said it had no choice but to sue after exhausting other efforts at a resolution, aiming to protect Disney World’s employees, guests and developers “from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials.”

The Disney suit said: “A targeted campaign of government retaliation — orchestrated at every level by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech — now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future, and violates its constitutional rights” The suit added that DeSantis has made it clear that he won’t stop and plans to escalate punitive actions against Disney for expressing political free speech.

Disney’s lawsuit also points out how DeSantis recently declared that he also planned to look at things such as taxes on hotels, tolls on the roads, and developing some of the property Disney owns with more amusements parks. The lawsuit alleges that a newly formed DeSantis-appointed tourist board violated the company’s contract rights, and did so without just compensation or due process. The company is asking the court to declare Florida’s legislative action unlawful.

DeSantis has argued that Disney, which employs roughly 75,000 people in the Florida, had been operating with unfair advantages for decades. DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern said Wednesday on Twitter:  “We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges.”

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Go Country 105

“Gold” made Dierks Bentley fall in love with Nashville again

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Dierks Bentley‘s “Gold” is fast moving to the top of the country chart.

Penned by Dierks, Ashley Gorley, Luke Dick and Ross Copperman, the track boasts uplifting lyrics that encourage listeners to count their blessings amid life’s highs and lows. 

“I got some rust on my Chevy but it’s ready to roll/ I got a rhinestone sky and a song in my soul/ It ain’t a smooth ride, life, it’s a winding road/ Yeah, it might be gravel, but it feels like gold,” goes the spirited chorus.

As Dierks shares, what fundamentally attracted him to the song was its message and sonics.

“The song really spoke to me personally, which is important, because I got to go out there and sing it every night,” he notes. “It just had a great message and I felt like the sound was a little bit different sound than I’ve done before. It felt new, but also just felt like a great way to kick off the [Gravel & Gold album].”

Digging deeper, Dierks also reveals how “Gold” made him love and appreciate Nashville again.

“It resonated with me about coming back to Nashville and kind of having to fall back in love with the city,” says Dierks, who returned to Music City after spending the bulk of the pandemic in Colorado. “It’s like, you know, you’re in the rainbow, but you’re still looking for this pot of gold. You don’t even realize you’re already in the rainbow already.”

He adds, “Coming back to Nashville, really, some things I thought felt like gravel, like the traffic, it’s actually gold. It’s a great city. I love this place.”

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Country Daypop

‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes releases his new single “Hold On”

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Yellowstone star Luke Grimes has release his new track titled “Hold On,” produced by Dave Cobb and co-written by Foy Vance and Ilsey Juber. “Hold On” follows Grimes’ previously released singles, “Oh Ohio” and “No Horse To Ride, ” which will all be featured on Grimes’ upcoming debut album.

Grimes shared in a press release why he gravitated toward “Hold On,” saying the song has become one of his personal favorites:  “‘Hold On’ has become one of my favorite songs on the (upcoming) album. Foy Vance is one of my favorite current songwriters, and although he and I couldn’t get together in person, I knew I wanted him to be a part of this album. He had this song that had not been cut, and I immediately fell in love with the words; I felt so connected to it. It’s a familiar feeling, the fear of falling too deeply for someone because you could ultimately get hurt. I think it’s a universal feeling for anyone who has had their heart broken.”

Grimes plays the role of Kayce Dutton on Yellowstone, and got his start in music, playing drums, guitar, and piano in church with a father who worked as a Pentecostal pastor. The 39-year-old actor announced earlier this year he was embarking on his country music career with a simple post on Instagram: “New music coming very soon…,” alongside a set of black and white photos.

Take a listen to “Hold On” – here.

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Country Daypop

Tyler Hubbard releases ‘Dancin’ in the Country’ demo with Keith Urban

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Tyler Hubbard is sharing the creative process which led to his current hit, “Dancin’ In The Country.”  The song is currently in the Top 10 at Country radio and has over 115M global streams.

‘Dancin’ in the Country’ was written by Hubbard, Keith Urban, Ross Copperman and Jon Nite, and now Hubbard is releasing the demo from the day they wrote the song, “Dancin’ In The Country (Demo – feat. Keith Urban).” Originally written and recorded in October 2021, the demo of “Dancin’ In The Country” also features Ross Copperman on keys and programming.

Said Hubbard: “I’ve always admired Keith Urban as a writer, but never had the chance to actually write a song with him. Keith came into the writing session so engaged and ready to go where the ideas took us. Ross and Jon are two of the finest writers in town, and by the end of the day we had a song we all felt was special. It’s exciting to share a behind the scenes look at how a song comes together.”  Added Urban: “Spending a day with Tyler, Ross and Jon in the studio writing this song was a total blast. Especially creating the track with Ross – I love working fast, ideas flowing really quickly- a bass part, a ganjo part, a very intentionally 80s country super compressed electric guitar riff.”

Take a look at the “Dancin’ In The Country (Demo – feat. Keith Urban)”– here.

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Pop Daypop

Hulu shares trailer for ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ remake with Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls

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Hulu has released the official trailer for the remake of the 1992 film White Men Can’t Jump, starring Jack Harlow, Sinqua Walls, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Vince Staples, Myles Bullock and Lance Reddick. The film is written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall, as well as produced by Barris and Paul Hall. The trailer highlights the banter between Harlow’s Jeremy and Walls’ character Kamal, with the story centering around the retelling of the iconic 90’s film that celebrates street basketball culture in Los Angeles.

The film follows Kamal, a once-promising basketball player who derailed his future in the sport; and Jeremy, a former basketball star riddled with injuries that called his career. The two share a tenuous relationship, as well as financial pressure and internal struggles, and while they seem to be vastly different, they realize they find something in common in the game of basketball.

White Men Can’t Jump will stream exclusively on Hulu starting on May 19, 2023. Take a look at the trailer  – here.

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