Month: May 2023

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Sam Hunt announces new song, “Women in My Life”

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Sam Hunt‘s set to release a fresh track, “Women in My Life,” on Friday, May 12. 

“Got another song finished! It's called ‘Women in my Life’ it'll be out this coming Friday,” Sam tweeted.

Though not much is known about the track, fans can preview its single cover, as well as an instrumental snippet, via Sam’s tweet.

Prior to this, Sam dropped “Outskirts,” “Walmart,” “Start Nowhere” and his single “Water Under The Bridge.” Most recently, the country hitmaker also released a reflective music video for “Outskirts.”

On the tour front, Sam will kick off his headlining SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR with Brett Young and Lily Rose on July 6 in Hartford, Connecticut. For a full list of dates and to get tickets, visit samhunt.com.

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Parker McCollum earns third chart-topper with “Handle On You”

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Parker McCollum has notched his third consecutive career chart-topper with “Handle On You.”

The song follows in the footsteps of earlier number-one hits, “Pretty Heart” and “To Be Loved By You.”

Of his new accomplishment, Parker shares, “Thank y’all for making ‘Handle On You’ my third #1. Releasing a new album with a #1 already on it is really special and I'm glad Country radio digs it. Thank you to my fans and thank you Country Radio!”

“Handle On You” is the lead single off Parker’s upcoming album, Never Enough. The 15-track record arrives Friday, May 12, and is available for preorder now.

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Jason Aldean dedicates “Tough Crowd” to fans

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Jason Aldean has dropped a brand new song, “Tough Crowd.”

Composed by Kurt Allison, Marv Green, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher, this anthemic number serves as a tribute to Jason’s diverse fanbase. 

“This is just a song to me that talks about our fans.about us onstage getting a bird’s-eye view of our fans that come in all shapes and sizes and colors,” shares Jason. “It’s just really cool to look out and just see those people from all different walks of life come together for a show and have fun.”

“Tough Crowd” is the first new track Jason has released after his latest double album, Macon, Georgia.

A 15-time ACM Award winner, Jason is slated to perform at the upcoming 2023 ACM Awards. After which, he’ll kick off his Highway Desperado Tour on July 14 in Bethel, New York.

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

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News Daypop

7 killed, driver arrested after car runs into crowd near Texas migrant center

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Senior law enforcement officials confirmed that seven people — believed to be migrants — who were waiting at a bus stop in a Texas border city were killed, and a dozen more were injured when a vehicle rammed into them early Sunday. The incident occurred at a stop near a Catholic Charities facility in Brownsville known as the Ozanam Center.

Authorities initially believed it was an intentional act; however, they later said it was unclear whether it was intentional or not — and that the investigation into the motive is ongoing.  In an interview, Brownsville Lt. Martin Sandoval also said that police were also looking into whether the driver was intoxicated or whether the incident was an accident, but said the driver, a Hispanic male, has refused to cooperate with investigators.  Said Sandoval: “he has given us several names,” adding that authorities are waiting for a fingerprint match they hope will identify the driver, who has been charged with reckless driving. Sandoval said more charges are likely, and that the FBI is assisting Brownsville police in the investigation.

The Brownsville Fire Department said on its official Facebook page that ambulances took 11 people injured in the crash at 8:30 a.m. to local hospitals; and one of the injured was airlifted to Valley Baptist Medical Center in nearby Harlingen.

Brownsville is one of the border cities that is already seeing a surge in migrants trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico before the Title 42 immigration program ends Thursday.  The Covid ban, imposed in the last year of the Trump administration, has turned migrants back to Mexico more than 2.5 million times since it went into effect in March 2020.

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Suspect identified in shooting at Texas outlet mall that killed eight

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On Sunday, the suspected gunman involved in the mass shooting at an Allen, Texa outlet mall that killed eight (including the shooter) was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia — described as a neo-Nazi sympathizer who lived in Dallas. CNN reported that Garcia used an AR-15-style weapon based on photos obtained from the scene. He also had a handgun and was reportedly wearing a tactical vest with a “right-wing acronym” patch on his chest.

The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets mall, about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. Witnesses said that they saw the shooter near a Fatburger restaurant at the mall. The Allen Police Department said one of its officers was responding to an unrelated call nearby when they heard the gunfire. The officer “engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat.”mIn a news conference, Allen Fire Department Chief Jonathan Boyd said nine people were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Two later died, leaving three in critical condition and four stable. Medical City Healthcare said it received eight of the victims, ranging in age from 5 to 61 years old.

Garcia was living in a motel and working as a security guard at the time of the shooting, sources told CBS Texas. He did not have a serious criminal record; and authorities raided a house late Saturday night in Dallas that belonged to the gunman’s parents.

President Biden on Sunday ordered all flags at the White House and at public buildings and grounds to be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence.”  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told Fox News on Sunday that the state was working to address the “root cause” of the anger and violence that the country is facing:  “People want a quick solution, the long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue.”

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Megan Moroney talks favorites and emotions on her debut album, 'LUCKY'

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Fast-rising newcomer Megan Moroney has dropped her long-awaited debut album, LUCKY.

Produced by Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush, the record boasts 13 songs that uniquely showcase “every sort of emotion” there is.

“There’s happy songs, sad songs, but it’s like everything I love about country music,” Megan tells ABC Audio. “There’s snarky, funny songs. There’s really heartbreaking songs. And Kristian has kind of taken my voice and helped me create this sound that doesn’t sound like anything else.”

When it comes to picking favorites, Megan knows the ones she holds close. While every song on the record is special, there are three that have stood out for various reasons.

“I think ‘Girl in the Mirror’ is definitely up there. It’s the most personal and vulnerable song I’ve ever written, and I think it’s going to help a lot of young girls and girls in general,” shares Megan. “I guess, guys, too. I played it last night and guys were saying that they needed to hear it.”

She adds, “There’s a funny song called ‘Sleep on My Side’ that I’m excited to put out. It kind of shows my personality. And ‘Kansas Anymore’ is another one of my favorites [as well].” 

Megan’s single “Tennessee Orange” is currently in the top 10 and ascending on the country charts.

Here’s the LUCKY track list:

“I'm Not Pretty”
“Lucky”
“Tennessee Orange”
“Kansas Anymore”
“Girl in the Mirror”
“Another on the Way”
“Traitor Joe”
“Why Johnny”
“God Plays A Gibson”
“Georgia Girl”
“Sleep on My Side”
“Mustang or Me”
“Sad Songs For Sad People”

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Country Daypop

Kimberly Perry drops new song from upcoming solo EP ‘Bloom’

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Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry has released her first solo single, “If I Die Young Pt. 2,”  an updated take on the The Band Perry’s 7x Platinum single, “If I Die Young.” Perry co-wrote the track with Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins, and wrote the original version solo which appeared on The Band Perry’s self-titled debut album in 2010. To stream If I Die Young Pt. 2, head here.

The track will appear on Perry’s upcoming EP, Bloom, due June 9th via Records Nashville. Perry shares on social media: “I’ve had time to bloom… I’m deliriously happy to announce that my first ever solo EP Bloom is coming out on June 9th and the first song – ‘If I Die Young Pt. 2’ – is out this Friday!!  I’m SO excited for y’all to hear all the things!! Pre-save/pre-add via the link in my bio when you get a chance. It would mean the whole world to me. Thank you thank you thank you.”

Last month, Perry signed with Records Nashville to kick off her new solo career. The solo venture follows the news that The Band Perry are taking a break to pursue “individual creative pursuits.”

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Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton team up for the duet, “Seasons”

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Pop star Bebe Rexha, 33, has teamed up with country legend Dolly Parton, 77, for the song ‘Seasons,’ off Bebe’s third studio self-titled album, Bebe.  Said Rexha on social media: “IT’S TIME!!!! Seasons music video with @dollyparton and my album #BEBE is OUT EVERYWHERE!! love u allll 💋”

Bebe told Rolling Stone that she drew inspiration from Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” while writing songs for Bebe. For Seasons, co-written with Ido Zmishlany and Sarah Solovay, Rexha said: “I was like, ‘Guys, I want to write a song about knowing that you need to change, but you’re not changing. And I just started singing: ‘The seasons change right under my feet. I’m still the same, same, same, same old me.’ That’s how it all started.”  Rexha also felt the song would be better as a duet, and knew she wanted to enlist Parton. Said Bebe: “My grandmother used to play Dolly all the time. Nothing really excites my grandmother, to be honest, and when I told her about Dolly, she was like, ‘Oh, my gosh.” I mean, Dolly Parton is an icon. She is not only one of my favorite artists, but one of my favorite songwriters. She wrote ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston, and she has her version as well “So, I always looked up to Dolly Parton like, wow, not only is she a bad b***h, she looks good, she can sing like crazy, but she’s writing all these incredible records, and she’s also a boss… I just even, to this moment, the fact that I have a song with Dolly is just like, I can’t grasp it.”

Along with the track, Rexha debuted a black-and-white music video, which features her and Parton singing the song together, side by side. Rexha said of Parton: “I was shaking, but she made me feel so comfortable and said that she was going to adopt me. I’m waiting for those papers!”  Take a look at the official music video for “Seasons” – here.

To stream Bebe, head here.

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Country Daypop

Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton team up for the duet, “Seasons”

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Pop star Bebe Rexha, 33, has teamed up with country legend Dolly Parton, 77, for the song ‘Seasons,’ off Bebe’s third studio self-titled album, Bebe.  Said Rexha on social media: “IT’S TIME!!!! Seasons music video with @dollyparton and my album #BEBE is OUT EVERYWHERE!! love u allll 💋”

Bebe told Rolling Stone that she drew inspiration from Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” while writing songs for Bebe. For Seasons, co-written with Ido Zmishlany and Sarah Solovay, Rexha said: “I was like, ‘Guys, I want to write a song about knowing that you need to change, but you’re not changing. And I just started singing: ‘The seasons change right under my feet. I’m still the same, same, same, same old me.’ That’s how it all started.”  Rexha also felt the song would be better as a duet, and knew she wanted to enlist Parton. Said Bebe: “My grandmother used to play Dolly all the time. Nothing really excites my grandmother, to be honest, and when I told her about Dolly, she was like, ‘Oh, my gosh.” I mean, Dolly Parton is an icon. She is not only one of my favorite artists, but one of my favorite songwriters. She wrote ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston, and she has her version as well “So, I always looked up to Dolly Parton like, wow, not only is she a bad b***h, she looks good, she can sing like crazy, but she’s writing all these incredible records, and she’s also a boss… I just even, to this moment, the fact that I have a song with Dolly is just like, I can’t grasp it.”

Along with the track, Rexha debuted a black-and-white music video, which features her and Parton singing the song together, side by side. Rexha said of Parton: “I was shaking, but she made me feel so comfortable and said that she was going to adopt me. I’m waiting for those papers!”  Take a look at the official music video for “Seasons” – here.

To stream Bebe, head here.

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Pop Daypop

Rihanna to star as “Smurfette” in new ‘The Smurfs’ film

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Rihanna will star in the forthcoming animated The Smurfs movie, set to premiere in 2025. Rihanna is set to voice “Smurfette” for the new, live-action feature from the animated franchise. Per Variety, Rihanna will also write and record original songs, and produce the soundtrack for the film.

Riri made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where she took the stage to announce her role. Rihanna joked:  “I tried to get the Papa Smurf role but It didn’t work out. Getting to do animation is a fun journey for me. I’m usually front and center with everything with my likeness…but this was fun, I got to imagine, I got to show up in my pajamas in my third trimester, and be a blue badass.”  She also hoped that her role in the film would make her children look at her in a different light: “I hope this gives me a little bit of cool points with my kids one day.”

Rihanna previously starred in DreamWorks’ animated feature Home as the voice of Gratuity. That film grossed over $380 million worldwide at the box office.  ‘The Smurfs’ film is set to premiere in theaters on Valentines Day 2025.

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