Brett Young recently shared a video of his daughters, Presley and Rowan, dancing onstage as he performed for fans during a preshow hang.
“Tested out some new background dancers during our pre-show VIP hang. think we should add them into the show?” Brett wrote on Instagram. The clip featured Presley, 3, and Rowan, 1, twirling around the stage as their dad was seated and performing acoustically for fans.
Brett’s wife, Taylor,also commented on the video, saying, “Crying. Those babies LOVE dancing to daddy's music MELTS me.”
Brett just concluded his headlining 5 Tour 3 2 1 with Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke. Earlier in April, he released his latest song, “Dance With You.”
Legendary singer Tina Turner, known for her sultry voice and a string of Platinum hits, has died at age 83.
The news was confirmed on Turner’s official Facebook page.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the statement said on Facebook. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
Turner became one of her era’s most enduring female artists, with smash hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and memorable movie appearances.
Rolling Stone once named her “one of the greatest singers of all time.”
Alongside her ex-husband, Ike Turner, she released hits such as “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary.”
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The Country Music Association has announced its first-ever feature length film, CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair.
Releasing in conjunction with the CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary, the 75-minute documentary film, which will debut on Hulu, will feature exclusive interviews with a slew of country superstars, icons and singers, including Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Brothers Osborne and BRELAND.
“CMA Fest has taken several shapes throughout its storied history,” says CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. “As we step into our 50th year, our hope with this film is to underscore the one thing that has remained with the festival-its heart. We are thrilled to share the evolution and magic of this incredible event with the Hulu audience.”
“We have a long and valued partnership with CMA and are excited to expand on that by adding this extraordinary film to the Hulu slate,” adds Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “We can't wait to share this with music lovers everywhere, who will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of CMA Fest and its many contributions to the Country Music community.”
CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair premieres Wednesday, July 5, on Hulu. Preview it with the official trailer now.
The 2023 CMA Fest will take place in Nashville June 8 to June 11. For more information and to grab tickets, visit cmafest.com.
Bailey Zimmerman‘s debut album, Religiously, has broken two records.
The project has notched the biggest streaming country debut of all time, as well as the biggest streaming debut of the year across all genres. Bailey’s album also debuted in the top 3 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.
“We are so proud of Bailey and the history-making, debut album he delivered. It's been incredibly rewarding to watch this talented, young artist develop as both a songwriter and performer, connecting with his fans in [a] truly meaningful way,” says Warner Music Nashville Co-President Cris Lacy and Elektra Entertainment President Gregg Nadel.
“The partnership between our two labels has been equally gratifying, working hand in hand alongside Bailey's team, to make this launch one for the record books,” they add. “This is only the beginning of a long and successful career.”
Religiously includes Bailey’s hit singles “Fall In Love,” “Rock and A Hard Place” and the autobiographical title track, which serves as his latest single on country radio.
Jake Owen has announced his new album, Loose Cannon.
Due out June 23, the 16-track collection will include “On The Boat Again,” “Solo, Solo,” “Nothing” and “Hot Truck Beer” – all of which will be released ahead of the project on Friday, May 26. “On The Boat Again” is also teased to share similarities with Willie Nelson‘s hit “On The Road Again.”
“I can’t wait to share this new wave of music with my fans,” Jake shares. “This album is a long time coming and feels like the best version of me. Grab your buddies, put the boat in the water, pour a cold one out, and we’ll catch y’all out on the lake. It’s the best time of year and we’re ready to celebrate.”
Additionally, Jake will appear on ABC’s Good Morning America on Memorial Day to perform “On The Boat Again.” That evening, he’ll host a free album preview pop-up show at The Rockaway Hotel in New York City, which fans can RSVP to now.
Here’s the Loose Cannon track list:
“Hot Truck Beer”
“Go Getter”
“Solo Solo”
“On The Boat Again”
“Hearts and Habits”
“When It All Shakes Out”
“Hope Less”
“It Don’t, He Won’t and You Do”
“Friends Don’t Let Friends”
“Boy In The Chevrolet”
“Shrank”
“Nothing”
“Somewhere South With Rum”
“The Ending”
“Hey Can I Buy You A Beer”
“Loose Cannon”
Blake Shelton has officially said goodbye to The Voice after 23 seasons.
During his final episode on the season 23 finale, former Team Blake members Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, RaeLynn, The Swon Brothers, Craig Wayne Boyd, Bryce Leatherwood, Ian Flanigan and more returned to perform Green Day‘s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
George Strait and past coaches, including Miley Cyrus, CeeLo Green and Usher, also shared heartfelt videos congratulating Blake on his storied run on the show.
Additionally, Blake joined season 23 finalists Grace West and NOIVAS to perform his hit “Lonely Tonight” and Michael Bublé‘s “Home,” respectively.
“When we signed up for season 1, I don’t think any of us knew what this was going to be.. These past 12 years I have made lifelong friends and memories,” Blake wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone… the crew, the coaches, the contestants, the fans, and my wife who have made these some really great years. Love y’all!!!!!!”
Season 24 of The Voice returns later this year with fellow country superstar Reba McEntire joining John Legend, Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani as coaches.
If you missed the performances, watch it all on The Voice‘s YouTube page.
The Voice revealed its season 23 winner — Gina Miles, from Niall Horan‘s team — and said goodbye to coach Blake Shelton after 23 seasons.
A shocked Miles beat out Grace West and NOIVAS from Team Blake, who placed fifth and second, respectively; D.Smooth from Kelly Clarkson's team, who came in fourth; and Sorelle from Chance the Rapper's team, who finished third.
However, the night also belonged to Blake, who was honored throughout the show.
Former coach Adam Levine appeared in person to say goodbye to his buddy and longtime co-star, along with many of Shelton’s past contestants, including Dia Frampton, Xenia, Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, Swon Brothers, Todd Tilghman, Ian Flanigan, Bryce Leatherwood, Craig Wayne Boyd, RaeLynn and Sundance Head, who performed Green Day‘s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
Former coaches Miley Cyrus, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Pharrell Williams, CeeLo Green, Nick Jonas, and John Legend also sent video messages, along with NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson, Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, Olympic track and field champ Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former NFL star Peyton Manning. Dolly Parton also sent best wishes, as well as George Strait, the last of whom said that he hoped to see Blake on the road sometime.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said on Tuesday that social media use could lead to mental health issues among children and teens. Murthy called on policymakers to enact stricter guidelines, writing in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: “There are ample indicators that social media can also have a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”
Murthy said the advisory is not meant to be exhaustive on the topic, rather it draws on available public evidence. He tweeted: “Nothing’s more important to parents than keeping our kids safe. And when it comes to protecting kids’ wellbeing on social media, parents need more support.”
In the advisory, Murthy points to a 2019 longitudinal study that concluded adolescents spending more than than three hours per day on social media “faced double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes including symptoms of depression and anxiety…Our children and adolescents don’t have the luxury of waiting years until we know the full extent of social media’s impact. To date, the burden of protecting youth has fallen predominantly on children, adolescents, and their families.”
A general advisory is a public statement that calls attention to an urgent public health issue and provides recommendations on addressing it. The Surgeon General’s document listed several suggestions for parents, lawmakers and tech companies, which included creating so-called “tech free” zones and establishing scientific advisory committees to help craft policy.
The National Park Service announced on Tuesday the identity of the man who crashed a rented box truck into the security barricade outside of Lafayette Park near the White House on Monday. The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street.
The U.S. Park Police said they took 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula, of Chesterfield, Missouri into custody and charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, threatening to kill/kidnap/inflict harm on a president, vice president, or family member, destruction of federal property, and trespassing. No weapons were found inside the truck, a Park Police spokesperson said.
The U.S. Secret Service said Kandula was driving a box truck that crashed into the security barricades near the White House. Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesman, said in a statement on Twitter that a preliminary investigation indicates the driver may have intentionally struck the barriers to the iconic square, adding: “there were no injuries to any Secret Service or White House personnel.” Unnamed law enforcement sources report that Kandula told investigators he wanted to take over the government and kill the president; authorities were looking into the suspect’s mental health.
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A full-circle moment happened during Cole Swindell‘s proposal to his fiancée, Courtney Little.
Cole, who popped the question to Courtney on May 7, returned to the place where they had their first date – on a farm in Nashville, on the set of his “Some Habits” music video in 2021.
“Obviously that was one of the biggest moments of my life. I wanted it to be perfect because that’s what she deserved. I knew I was going to be telling the story the rest of my life,” Cole tells ABC Audio. “It just dawned on me. I was like, ‘Our first date was a video shoot.’ I mean, why wouldn’t I take her back down that long gravel driveway?”
While Courtney was expecting Cole to get down on his knee sometime soon, what she didn’t expect was the location where she’d say “yes.”
“You know, we had talked about it. I think she knew an engagement was coming soon. But the fact that she had no clue where we were going, I call that a success,” says Cole. “But it was nerve-racking, man. But I’m glad that obviously she said yes and we’re engaged. That still feels weird to say, but it’s the best kind of feeling.”
Check out photos of Cole and Courtney’s engagement on Instagram.
Cole’s single “Drinkaby” is currently approaching the top 20 on the country charts.
