Month: May 2023

Taylor Swift releasing deluxe version of ‘Midnights’ featuring Ice Spice, Lana Del Rey

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Post date May 26, 2023
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Taylor Swift will release a deluxe version of her latest LP, Midnights on Friday, May 26. ‘Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)’ includes the original album, the “3am” tracks, and the Target CD bonus song “Hits Different.” Swift wrote on Instagram: “Um. SO much to tell you. I’m a massive fan of this brilliant artist and after getting to know her I can confirm: she is THE ONE to watch. So delighted to say that Karma Featuring the incredible @icespice will be out TOMORROW night at MIDNIGHT ET as a part of the new Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) deluxe album”

‘Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)’ will feature a new remix of “Karma” with Bronx rapper Ice Spice (the original song peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,) as well as a new version “Snow on the Beach” featuring additional contributions from Lana Del Rey. Fans had complained about the small role that Del Rey played in the original version of “Snow on the Beach.” Said Swift: “You asked for it, we listened: Lana and I went back into the studio specifically to record more Lana on Snow on the Beach, Love u Lana .”

Additionally, at Swift’s show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Friday, she will offer an exclusive CD edition of the new deluxe album that has another new track, “You’re Losing Me.” Said Swift: “But wait there’s more… for those of you going to the East Rutherford shows – we will have a new special edition CD available ONLY on site starting at 12:30pm ET on Friday! This CD will have a never before heard Midnights vault track called “You’re Losing Me”!”

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Maroon 5 drop the video for their song ‘Middle Ground’

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Post date May 26, 2023
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Maroon 5 dropped the video for their new song “Middle Ground.” The new track’s arrival marks the first release from the band since 2021.

The music video, directed by David Dobkin, sees Maroon 5 — featuring members Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, and Sam Farrar — sitting around in a songwriting session and performing together in a home studio. It also features a few special guest stars: Levine’s wife Behati Prinsloo and the couple’s two eldest children, daughters Dusty Rose, 6, and Gio Grace, 5. Levine, 44, and Prinsloo, 35, welcomed their third child together in January.

Maroon 5 also just opened their Las Vegas Residency, M5LV; and will be back to Dolby Live! at Park MGM in July 2023.

Buy or stream “Middle Ground” – here.
Take a look at the video for “Middle Ground” – here.

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Kelly Clarkson shares video for the single ‘Favorite Kind of High’

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Post date May 26, 2023
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Kelly Clarkson released the single and music video for the song “Favorite Kind of High”.

The video for “Favorite Kind of High” shows the 41-year-old singer and television personality performing the song live at the Belasco theater in Los Angeles. Clarkson shares that the track captures a happier moment in her relationship with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, from whom she split in 2020: “I don’t want just some sad, I just got divorced and my life sucks, dumpster fire record. Now that’s in there, but I wanted it to be about the whole relationship. One thing I have learned, in a lot of therapy, is it’s not about just the bad. It was a whole thing. It doesn’t mean everything is bad. There’s nothing like that high when you first see someone.”

“Favorite Kind of High” appears on Clarkson’s forthcoming 10th studio album, Chemistry, set for release June 23.
Take a look at the video for “Favorite Kind of High” – here.

Kelly Clarkson Shares New Summery Single “favorite kind of high”

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Darius Rucker's vinyl + Craig Morgan's tour

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Darius Rucker is celebrating the 10th anniversary of True Believers by releasing the album on vinyl for the first time. Visit Darius’ merch store to preorder an exclusive signed copy.

Tickets for Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan‘s upcoming God Family Country Tour 2023 are available now. Get yours at craigmorgan.com.

Hannah Ellis is dropping a fun new song, “Wine Country,” on June 9. Hear a teaser on Hannah’s Twitter.

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Georgette Jones launches new Apple Sin Whiskey

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Country singer/songwriter Georgette Jones, daughter of country legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones, has launched the Georgette Jones Apple Sin Whiskey.

The apple cinnamon-flavored whiskey is created by Kentucky Master Distiller and bottled at 72 proof. Praised as a “deliciously smooth drink,” the liquor can also be used as a baste for meats, apple pie filling or served as a pour-over on ice cream.

Grab a bottle of Georgette Jones Apple Sin Whiskey at your local liquor store or visit caskcartel.com.

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The military “hits close to home” for Jordan Davis

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Jordan Davis has a great deal of gratitude for the men and women who serve our country. After all, he’s witnessed the selfless sacrifices made by some of his family members.

“You know, both my grandparents were in the service; my cousin was also a Marine, so the military hits close to home,” shares Jordan. “I mean I can’t say enough about em. We live in the best country in the world, and it’s because of those guys and because of the people that came before ’em. So, I can't thank ’em enough.”

“I wish we had Memorial Day every day,” he adds. “But it is great to have one day to thank the men and the women that gave it all.”

Jordan’s “Next Thing You Know” is currently number seven and fast ascending the country charts. The track is off his latest album, Bluebird Days, which arrived in February.

This summer, Jordan will join Dierks Bentley on the road for Dierks’ Gravel & Gold Tour, before kicking off his headlining Damn Good Time Tour on August 31. For the full tour schedule, jordandavisofficial.com.

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Dierks Bentley shares Memorial Day reflection: “We would not exist without those courageous men and women”

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Dierks Bentley may not be on the front line serving the country, but his life as a touring artist and time away from family has given him a deeper gratitude for the sacrifices U.S. servicemen and women make daily.

“On the most basic level, I think, for me on the road, I just think about being gone two, three days at a time, maybe a couple of weeks at a time. That seems like a long time when you have kids and family, but these soldiers, they’re gone for months and years at a time – they’re doing 12 to 15 to 18 months – and they have family back home,” shares Dierks, whose father was a World War II veteran.

“That, in itself, is such a huge sacrifice, and that's just the beginning of it. That’s just scratching the surface of what these guys [and gals] are doing every day – preparing for battle, actually being in battle, being wounded in battle, sometimes dying in battle,” he adds. “So, this country obviously, we would not exist without those courageous men and women, and our future depends upon them.”

Dierks kicks off his Gravel & Gold Tour June 1 in Toronto, Ontario. For a full list of dates and to get tickets, visit dierks.com.

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Ashley McBryde embraces her rock side on new Halestorm collab

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Ashley McBryde has joined rock group Halestorm for a duet of their song “Terrible Things.”

The soaring ballad finds lead singer Lzzy Hale and Ashley trading verses before joining in the powerful chorus.

“I’ve loved Halestorm for longer than I can remember,” says Ashley. “I thought my team was messing with me when they said Lzzy asked if I wanted to sing on ‘Terrible Things’ with them. But it turns out they were being serious, so of course I said yes. I am so happy to be on this track with Lzzy. She’s a phenomenal human being and someone I continue to look up to.”

“‘Terrible Things’ is a song about hope and forgiveness of one’s self, and this world we live in. To elevate the heart of this track we asked the baddest woman in Nashville, Ashley McBryde, to lend her incredible voice,” adds Lzzy. “I’m so in awe of her power and am so grateful to have her join us!”

Halestorm’s “Terrible Things” was originally featured in their 2022 album, Back from the Dead.

Ashley is currently ascending up the country charts with her latest single, “Light On In The Kitchen.”

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Jackson Dean, Josh Ross cover Johnny Cash + Bob Dylan's “Girl from the North Country”

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Jackson Dean and up-and-comer Josh Ross have teamed up to cover Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan‘s timeless duet, “Girl from the North Country.”

Released via Spotify Singles, Jackson and Josh trade verses and harmonize on the reimagined track as they bring the romantic story to life.

“It’s a damn good tune,” shares Jackson. “I hope we did it justice for Dylan and Cash. This song has been a long time favorite of mine and it was a cool shot to interpret it with Josh.”

“I’m excited for this song to be out,” adds Josh. “When Jackson brought the song ‘Girl from the North Country’ to me, I immediately felt connected to it and hadn't heard it in so long. I'm a huge Johnny Cash fan and always think of my roots in the North. I love that I got the chance to lean into a different vibe than what I normally record through this song.”

Check out Jackson and Josh’s cover of “Girl from the North Country” on Spotify.

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Michael Ray's inviting you to his EP release party

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Post date May 25, 2023
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Michael Ray fans: If you’re going to be in Nashville for this year’s CMA Fest, you’re in luck.

Michael’s throwing a party to celebrate his Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP with you, the fans.

“I'm so excited to share that we're throwing a #DiveBarsAndBrokenHearts EP release party June 8 at The 5 Spot in Nashville, and TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!” Michael announced on Twitter.

The event will take place at the East Nashville music venue from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and feature a full band performance, meet-and-greet opportunity with Michael and more.

Dive Bars and Broken Hearts arrives June 23 and will include “Get Her Back” and “Working On It.”

While you wait, grab your ticket to Michael’s EP release party now.