Month: May 2023

Blake Shelton to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Post date May 5, 2023
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Blake Shelton is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Shelton will receive the prestigious honor on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:30 AM PT. His wife and pop singer, Gwen Stefani, will be in attendance, with the host of NBC’s The Voice, Carson Daly, serving as a guest speaker. Shelton is receiving the star for his “outstanding achievements in the music industry,” and will become the 2,755th name on the coveted Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California.

Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez announced Shelton’s recognition earlier this week, saying in part: “Blake Shelton is one of the music and television world’s most popular entertainers. He keeps ‘The Voice’ audiences in stitches with his witty banter, and he has captured many fans’ hearts with his soulful country voice. To think that he began his career at the age of 17 is amazing. We are proud to have him join the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Shelton’s ceremony will be streamed live and available to watch – HERE.

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Tim McGraw debuts ‘Standing Room Only’ video

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Post date May 5, 2023
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Tim McGraw has partnered with CMT for the world premiere of the music video for his latest single “Standing Room Only.”

Directed by Andrew Sandler, the video for “Standing Room Only’ features a montage of life’s simple moments with images of McGraw singing from an old car junkyard, reminding us all that life is not about the items we collect, but the memories we make and the impact made in our wake. Said McGraw: “We’re having so much fun seeing how this song hits with people. The response has been incredible, so we wanted to carry that energy through in the video. I love how Andrew and the crew built the car set and lit the junkyard performance. The cars and the lights were such a great metaphor for shedding the past and moving forward.”

Take a look at the video for ‘Standing Room Only’ – here.

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Katy Perry, Lionel Richie temporarily replaced by Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran on ‘American Idol’

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Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran will fill in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on ‘American Idol’ while they are in England to perform as part of the coronation celebration for King Charles III. Perry and Richie will be making an appearance on the show from Windsor Castle.

Morissette and Sheeran will join Luke Bryan as guest judges on the May 7 episode, and Morissette will also serve as a mentor to the remaining finalists, who will perform her songs live. The finalists will also be teaming up with each other on duets of Sheeran’s biggest songs.

Morissette and Sheeran are will appear on the show’s “616” episode, where America will cast their votes for the remaining top 5 contestants. This is the first “Idol” appearance for both of the guest judges, who will deliver performances of their own on the episode, with Morissette singing one of her many hits and Sheeran singing his new single, the ballad “Boat.

“American Idol” will air live on Sunday, May 7 from 8 to 10 p.m. EDT/5 to 7 p.m. PDT on ABC.

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Ed Sheeran found not liable in copyright infringement lawsuit

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A Manhattan jury found Ed Sheeran not guilty of copyright infringement of Mavin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” for his 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud,” after nearly three hours of deliberation. Sheeran hugged his legal team on Thursday after the verdict was reached. He told reporters outside the courtroom: “I’m obviously very happy with the outcome of the case. And it looks like I’m not having to retire from my day job after all, But at the same time, I’m unbelievably frustrated that baseless claims like this are allowed to go to court at all.”

Sheeran had been accused of copying the sheet music for Gaye’s 1973 soul classic by the family of the song’s late co-writer, Ed Tonwshend. The lawsuit, seeking $100 million in damages, claimed Sheeran used the rhythm, chord progression and other elements for his 2014 Grammy-wining song without permission.

Opening testimony last week by the plaintiffs lawyer, Ben Crump, said the case is “about giving credit where credit is due” and that Sheeran “recognized the magic of ‘Let’s Get It On’” and used the song without permission. Sheeran’s attorney Ilene Farkas said that the singer/songwriter and his co-writer, Amy Wadge, was “born from an emotional conversation” and was the duo’s “original creation.” According to ABC News, Farkas said in court: “We all benefit from artists being free to create and to build on what came before them,” warning the jury that a verdict against Sheeran would mean “creativity will be stifled for fear of being sued.”

Sheeran performed a portion of both songs in court with his guitar, and testified last week that he writes most of his songs within a day, stating he did not stop think about copying elements from Gaye’s song. Sheeran said while on the stand: “If I had done what you’re accusing me of doing I’d be quite an idiot to stand on stage in front of 25,000 people.”

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Nashville notes: Tyler Rich's music video + Canaan Smith's new duet

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Post date May 4, 2023
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Tyler Rich has dropped a music video for his song “Heaven Is Your Hometown.” The track is off his three-song EP, I Know You Do, which dropped in March.

Canaan Smith is teaming up with Emily Weisband for a new duet, “Diamond on the Dresser.” Presave the song now to be the first to hear it on Friday, May 5.

Russell Dickerson‘s merch store is having a 25% off storewide sale to celebrate Mother’s Day. The sale runs from now through May 8. Shop now at Russell’s online store.

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Buckle up for Dollywood's longest coaster ever

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Post date May 4, 2023
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Dollywood is set to launch its longest-ever coaster, Big Bear Mountain, on May 12.

Spanning 3,990 feet with a 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph, Big Bear Mountain will join 11 other attractions at Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove.

The thrilling ride will circle around Wildwood Grove for close to two minutes and feature onboard audio, music and commentary from Benjamin Bear‘s caretaker and Wildwood Grove’s resident wilderness explorer, Ned Oakley.

For more information on Big Bear Mountain and to watch a front-row point-of-view video, visit dollywood.com.

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“We are so proud of you Daddy”: Thomas Rhett's kids surprise him with tour kickoff gift

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Post date May 4, 2023
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Thomas Rhett kicks off his Home Team Tour 23 on May 4. But before the tour officially starts, Thomas’ four girls had surprise gifts for him.

Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina decided to express their love and gratitude for their dad with drawings and notes.

One drawing from all four of them read, “We are so proud of you Daddy,” while another from Ada had the words, “I love you Daddy” on it with rainbow and stickman drawings of her and Thomas.

“My team trying to make me cry first night of tour. sheesh,” Thomas tweeted alongside images of the drawings he received.

The 40-city Home Team Tour 23 begins May 4 in Des Moines, Iowa, and will conclude in Nashville on September 30. Cole Swindell and Nate Smith will serve as opening acts.

For a full list of dates and to get tickets, visit thomasrhett.com.

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Scotty McCreery taps GUSI for Latin mix of “Why She Gotta Be Like That”

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Post date May 4, 2023
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Scotty McCreery has enlisted Colombian singer/songwriter GUSI for a new Latin version of his song “Why She Gotta Be Like That.”

Originally titled “Why You Gotta Be Like That” on his 2021 album Same Truck, the fresh remake features Scotty singing the first half in English before GUSI arrives in the second verse and chorus with his Spanish delivery. Toward the end, the two come together to mix it up with both English and Spanish in the bridge and chorus.

“I’ve always thought it would be fun to bring the Latin part of my heritage into some of my music,” shares Scotty, who is a quarter Puerto Rican. “I met GUSI after hearing him perform ‘Why You Gotta Be Like That’ on Instagram. It is always flattering to have someone cover one of your songs, and he's so talented so I asked him if he would want to bring some Latin flavor to the track.”

“He brought so much to it,” adds Scotty. “It was so much fun to do a new take on this song as a duet with GUSI, so we decided to call this version ‘Why She Gotta Be Like That.'”

“I am very grateful to Scotty and his team for inviting me to participate in this song,” says GUSI. “For me it gives me pride to collaborate with him, since I admire his music a lot. Additionally I have grown up listening to country music and recording this song with this great performer was more than I imagined.”

“Why She Gotta Be Like That” is out on all digital music platforms now.

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Russell Dickerson's making his acting debut on 'Call Me Kat'

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Post date May 4, 2023
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Russell Dickerson will be making his acting debut in the upcoming season finale of Call Me Kat.

The country singer will play himself on an episode titled “Call Me A Donut Wall” and offer Max (played by Cheyenne Jackson) a new career opportunity that might change his life.

“I was super nervous at first, like playing my first concert all over again,” Russell shares of his first acting role. “But the cast and crew were so welcoming and made it such an incredible experience. I could absolutely see myself acting more!”

On the music front, Russell is climbing up the country charts with his current single, “God Gave Me A Girl.”

Call Me Kat airs Thursday, May 4, at 9:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

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Miranda Lambert's cookbook lands on New York Times' Best Sellers list

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Miranda Lambert is thrilled about a career-first achievement she has notched.

Her cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, is number three on the New York Times' Best Sellers list of Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous books.

“Oh em gee y’all. I just got a call from my publishers that Y’all Eat Yet?: Welcome to The Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen is number three on the New York Times‘ bestselling list!” told fans in a Twitter video. “I can’t actually believe that. I’m so grateful and just, I can’t believe it. It’s for my Nonny in heaven. She’s partying tonight, I know it.”

“I’m just beside myself that people would want to hear our stories and join our sisterhood,” she adds. “This is crazy. So thanks to everybody who bought it and is reading it. I love y’all, welcome to the tribe!”

Y’all Eat Yet? is available in bookstores and online now.