Month: May 2023

Darius Rucker to release vinyl edition of ‘True Believers’

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Post date May 31, 2023
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of his platinum-certified album, True Believers, Darius Rucker is releasing it on vinyl for the first time. Rucker says in a press release: “This album changed so much for me musically and for our live show. As a kid who worked as a clerk in a record store, there’s a part of me that has always wanted this album to live on vinyl, so this is a great way to commemorate 10 years of ‘Believers’.”

The album, originally released on May 21, 2013, features singles “Radio,” (which reached the Top 5 on country radio), and the title track, which hit the Top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. True Believers also contains Rucker’s cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” which won him the Best Country Solo Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards. In 2022, that cover made history as one of five country songs to be certified diamond by the RIAA for sales of more than 10 million copies.

True Believers (10th Anniversary Edition) will be available on black vinyl, along with a limited number of commemorative signed copies. The vinyl edition is available for pre-order now.

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Jelly Roll reveals tracklist for “Whitsitt Chapel” featuring Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde & more

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Ahead of the full release of his album Whitsitt Chapel next month, Jelly Roll is sharing the full tracklist for the project.

Jelly Roll is a writer on all 13 songs on the album, and has recruited famous co-writers including Hardy, Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde. Brantley Gilbert co-wrote “Behind Bars” — a collaboration that Gilbert also sings on, along with Struggle Jennings. The new album also includes the Lainey Wilson duet version of “Save Me” that the pair debuted at the 2023 ACM Awards, as well as a duet with Nashville-based rapper Yelawolf called “Unlive.”

Jelly Roll has already dropped some music from Whitsitt Chapel, including “Save Me,” “She” and his current single “Need a Favor”. To pre-save/preorder Whitsitt Chapel, head HERE.

Jelly Roll Reveals Miranda Lambert, HARDY & More As Co-Writers On ‘WHITSITT CHAPEL’ Track List

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Céline Dion cancels her entire World Tour due to ongoing health issues

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Post date May 31, 2023
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Céline Dion has officially canceled the entire remainder of her Courage World Tour. Dion had already completed 52 concerts on the North American leg of her tour when COVID-19 halted live shows in March 2020.

Dion wrote on social media alongside a press release listing some of 42 affected tour stops: “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be difficult even when you’re 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again. I want you all to know, I’m not giving up … and I can’t wait to see you again!” According to Dion’s post, those who purchased tickets for any of the 42 canceled shows will be fully refunded.

Dion revealed in December that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, “a rare, progressive neurological disorder” that can stiffen leg, arm and torso muscles — and cause severe muscle spasms. The condition can be so debilitating that many can develop a hunched posture that eventually prevents them from walking or independently moving entirely. The syndrome can also lead to frequent falls as a result of normal reflexes being impeded by stiffened muscles. Stiff-person syndrome affects roughly one in a million people.

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2023 MTV Video Music Awards will return to New Jersey in September

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Post date May 31, 2023
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The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards returns to New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12, airing live at 8 p.m. ET and PT. The VMAs will air across MTV linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, the network said.

Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+ said in a statement: “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”

Last year’s show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, who was honored during the show with the Video Vanguard Award, while the Global Icon Award was given to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Performers for last year’s show included Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown and others.

MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards Date & Venue Announced

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Nashville notes: Lily Rose on 'GMA' + Seaforth's career update

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Post date May 30, 2023
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Lily Rose will make her morning television debut on ABC’s Good Morning America on June 1. While there, she’ll also perform her new Diplo collaboration, “Sad in the Summer.”

Seaforth has announced they’ve parted ways with their longtime label home, Sony Music Nashville. “As of today, we have amicably parted ways with Sony Nashville and are officially a fully independent artist,” the duo wrote on Instagram while also sharing news about their upcoming song, “Get the Girl.” Head to Seaforth’s post for the full statement and presave “Get the Girl” now.

James Barker Band has enlisted Dalton Dover for their fresh summer-ready track, “On the Water.” Check out the track wherever you listen to music.

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Paula Deen's got an Icons Bundle for you

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Post date May 30, 2023
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In need of some delicious seasoning and dressing for your summer cookouts? Fret not, Paula Deen‘s got you covered.

Paula has put together a special Icons Kitchen Care Package. Available now for $26.99, the bundle includes five items: a food icon towel, house seasoning, silly salt, poppyseed dressing and sweet bourbon glaze, which Paula dubs as the “number one most requested [sauce] in the stores.”

The celebrity chef also announced on Facebook that she’s giving away three sets of this bundle to fans. All you have to do is comment on the video to be in the drawing to win.

To check out Paula’s Icons Bundle, visit her online store.

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Brian Kelley's ready to “See You Next Summer”

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Post date May 30, 2023
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Brian Kelley has returned to country radio with his new single, “See You Next Summer.”

The vibrant uptempo number was penned by HARDY, David Garcia and Hillary Lindsey, and serves as his debut single as a solo artist on Big Machine Records.

“Girl, I’ve never gone to Jacksonville, Georgia/ But after holdin’ you all night, I wanna/ ‘Cause this ain’t a margarita, can I get your number/ “Meet me by the water” text, hookin’ up/ See you next summer/ See you next summer/ Naw, this ain’t,” Brian confesses over soaring electric guitar lines in the chorus.

“When I first heard it, I was smiling the whole way through,” shares the singer, who’s one-half of the currently on hiatus Florida Georgia Line. “I’ve lived this song. It was striking chords all over my body, I felt it in my soul.”

“See You Next Summer” marks Brian’s first release of 2023 and follows “Florida Strong,” “American Spirit,” “Whatever Floats Your Boat” with The Boat Boys and his debut solo album, Sunshine State of Mind, which featured “Beach Cowboy.”

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Morgan Wallen notches a chart-topper + top 10 in the same week

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Post date May 30, 2023
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Morgan Wallen has not one but two songs in the top 10 of the Mediabase Country chart.

“Last Night” reigns at number one this week, while “One Thing at a Time” is number eight and ascending on the chart.

This is not the first time Morgan’s “Last Night” has achieved a laudable feat. The track is currently a multiweek chart-topper on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and all-genre Hot 100 charts.

Morgan’s latest album, One Thing at a Time, also sits atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 200 chart.

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Lainey Wilson serves up nostalgic “Watermelon Moonshine”

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Post date May 30, 2023
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Lainey Wilson is serving “Watermelon Moonshine” as her new single on country radio.

The breezy midtempo number, which Lainey co-wrote with Josh Kear and Jordan Schmidt, is the follow-up to her soaring chart-topping hit, “Heart Like a Truck.”

“I’m so excited to announce ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ as my next single,” shares Lainey. “This song embodies what Country music means to me, creating a timeless story that will resonate with people for generations to come. This song is about the crazy, young, nostalgic love we all hope to experience.”

“Watermelon Moonshine” is featured on Lainey’s latest album, Bell Bottom Country, which was named Album of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards.

On the tour front, Lainey recently concluded her 28-date headlining trek and is readying to join her “wait in the truck” duet partner, HARDY, on his The Mockingbird & The Crow tour this September.

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Get ready for Old Dominion's 'Memory Lane' EP

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Post date May 30, 2023
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Old Dominion is dropping their new Memory Lane EP on June 23.

The eight-track project follows their Memory Lane (Sampler), which arrived in January, and will include the title track, “I Should Have Married You” and three as-yet-unreleased songs: “Some Horses,” “Love Drunk and Happy” and “How Good Is That.”

Old Dominion will continue their No Bad Vibes Tour through the rest of 2023, with upcoming stops in Nevada, Pennsylvania, New York and Maine. For the full tour schedule, visit weareolddominion.com.

While you wait to see them on the road, presave their upcoming Memory Lane EP.