Month: June 2023

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Chris Young teases new song “coming soon”

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Get ready for a new summer jam from Chris Young.

Chris recently posted a cryptic TikTok video with an instrumental electric guitar solo of his upcoming fresh track. 

The short clip featured a static photo that read, “The summer song you didn’t know you needed… coming soon.” Chris also captioned the post “Young Love And Saturday Nights,” possibly hinting at the song’s title. 

Chris is climbing the country charts with his single “Looking for You,” which is currently in the top 20. His latest album is 2021’s Famous Friends, which received the deluxe treatment in 2022.

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Go Country 105

Lauren Alaina and Blake Shelton are now “Thicc As Thieves”

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Are Lauren Alaina and Blake Shelton now “Thicc As Thieves”? It sure seems like it.

Lauren recently posted an Instagram Reel of her teaching Blake the dance to “Thicc As Thieves,” a duet she recently released with Lainey Wilson.

Their infectious dance features them shimmying, kicking up their boots in style and, at times, going down low. The video ends with Lauren burying her face in her hands in laughter as Blake lets loose with some over-the-top dance moves.

“Thicc As Thieves” is featured on Lauren’s latest EP, Unlocked. The six-song set, which dropped in early June, is her debut project with Big Loud Records.

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Go Country 105

Luke Bryan unites a military couple onstage

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Get your Kleenex ready, folks. A tear-jerking reunion happened at Luke Bryan‘s concert recently.

It started off with Luke calling on a certain “Shannon” at his concert – to her surprise, no less. 

“Shannon! You’re Shannon, right? You’re Shannon? So Shannon’s husband has been fighting overseas for a couple of years and I want to get her to help me,” Luke told the crowd, before inviting Shannon onstage.

The superstar then led the crowd into an a cappella chorus of his song “Country On.”

“I said, ‘Hey, hey, USA. We ain’t seen our better days,'” Luke and his fans sang before Shannon’s husband surprised her on the stage. The couple then embraced as both husband and wife broke into tears.

Watch the heartfelt moment on Luke’s Instagram now.

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Michael Ray's EP will feature his longtime friend

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Michael Ray‘s Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP will feature a duet with Meghan Patrick on “Spirits and Demons.”

Of his collaboration decision, Michael shares, “I’ve been friends with Meghan for years, in the way you’ve got your ‘Hey, I'm off the road. Wanna grab a beer?’ friends when you're home for two or three days.”

“So many of us are out there weeks at a time, chasing the dream. When you're always gone, those friends who get you and get the commitment it takes, where you pick up right where you left off? They're gold,” he continues.

“Meghan’s not only a friend and a great hang, no matter who's around, she’s got a voice that can blister concrete – and a gift to reach right into a song and rip its heart out, put it in her throat and meet you line for line with some intense emotions,” adds Michael.

Dive Bars & Broken Hearts drops Friday, June 23, and is available for presave. While you wait, preview the EP with the title track, “Get Her Back” and “Workin’ on It” now.

Here’s the Dive Bars & Broken Hearts track list:

“Dive Bars & Broken Hearts”
“Don’t Give a Truck”
“Hate This Town”
“Get Her Back”
“Spirits and Demons” (with Meghan Patrick)
“Workin’ on It”

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1 dead, at least 22 hurt in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Illinois

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At least 22 people were injured and one person was killed by gunfire overnight in Illinois at a peaceful celebration in honor of Juneteenth.

The shooting took place around 12:30 a.m. in a parking lot in Willowbrook, about 21 miles west of Chicago. A large group of people gathered for the celebration from around 6 p.m. on Saturday, and , the sheriff’s office said that police were already at the site to monitor the event.

According to a statement from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, multiple suspects fired multiple rounds from multiple weapons into the large crowd of people gathered to celebrate the holiday. DuPage County Deputy Sheriff Eric Swanson told reporters Sunday that several were injured as people attempted to flee the area; victims are being treated at hospitals in the area.  Ten patients were transported to four hospitals with injuries ranging from graze wounds to more serious gunshot wounds.

The motive behind the shooting is unclear and it is still an active investigation, Swanson said. No suspects are in custody.

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2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Beyond Wonderland Festival in Washington

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Two people were killed and three others injured after police said a shooter began firing “randomly” into a crowd at a Washington state campground that was hosting people attending the Beyond Wonderland Festival, an electronic dance festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, Washington. The suspect was among those injured after being shot in a confrontation with law enforcement.

Kyle Foreman, public information officer with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. said during a press conference that authorities received the first report of the shooting shortly before 8:30 p.m. at the camping area a few hundred yards from the Gorge Amphitheater, where thousands of people were attending the festival. The Gorge is near the small city of George, about 150 miles east of Seattle. After the initial shots were fired, the suspect started moving through the campground and “continued to shoot randomly into the crowd” until he was eventually confronted by police and taken into custody, Foreman said. A public alert had advised people that there was an active shooter in the area, but Foreman said there was no effort to evacuate the festival.

The festival continued following the shooting and did not end until early Sunday morning. Organizers of the Beyond Wonderland electronic music festival said on social media that Sunday’s events at the Gorge were canceled. The music festival made the announcement on social media: “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the local authorities and staff who acted quickly to manage the situation. “Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic event.”

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Cole Swindell explains “Drinkaby” + why it makes the perfect show opener

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With Cole Swindell‘s “Drinkaby” in the top 20 of the country charts this week, ABC Audio had to ask him an important question: “So, what is a ‘Drinkaby’?”

“I don’t really know what one is, but I just knew when I saw the title, I was like, ‘What is this?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, like a lullaby, but a drinkaby,'” explained Cole. “I was like, ‘That’s got to be a HARDY title or something.'”

Cole’s instinct was right, as HARDY did write the track with Jordan Schmidt, Hunter Phelps and Jon Pardi.

With summer in full swing, Cole’s looking forward to continuing opening for Thomas Rhett while promoting his current single and upcoming new music. His opening track? “Drinkaby,” of course.

“That’s what we’re kicking off the show with, and it’s doing exactly what we wanted it to do,” Cole shared of the “high energy” and “fun songs.” “It’s hard to follow up ‘She Had Me At Heads Carolina’ no matter what you put out, so it’s been fun to just see the reaction, live especially.” 

“Drinkaby” is #16 on this week’s country charts and can be found on Cole’s Stereotype Broken deluxe album.

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Country Daypop

Dierks Bentley announces two Red Rocks Amphitheater shows

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Dierks Bentley will be returning to Colorado the first week of September for two nights at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Bentley shared on social media: “It’s been seven years since I’ve played Red Rocks, so when I heard that we could get two nights on the schedule there, I jumped at it. Some of the best concert experiences of my life have been in Colorado, and that venue is certainly at the top of the list. I’m bringing along some of my favorite singers and musicians to give the fans two nights they’ll never forget. Tickets go on sale 6/23, join my fan club for presale access starting 6/20, go to dierks.com for more info. See y’all there.”  Bentley will headline on September 5th, with special guests Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays and Harper O’Neill.  The following night, September 6th, Bentley will welcome The Infamous Stringdusters, Tanner Usrey and Kaitlin Butts.

Dierks Bentley is currently on his Gravel & Gold Tour with Jordan Davis as direct support, with special guests on the 30-city trek including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters.

The Seven Peaks Festival community of fans and friends will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, June 22nd ahead of the general on sale on Friday, June 23rd at 10 am local time at dierks.com.

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Country Daypop

Dolly Parton shares two songs from rock LP: ‘Bygones’ and ‘Magic Man’

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Dolly Parton is sharing two tracks from her forthcoming rock album, Rockstar — “Bygones,” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford (along with special guests Nikki Sixx and John 5); and “Magic Man,” featuring Heart’s Ann Wilson.

The 77-year-old country music legend posted promo art for the songs on Instagram along with the caption: ‘Two brand new tracks from Rockstar are out now! “Bygones” featuring @robhalfordlegacy of @JudasPriest with special guests @nikkisixxpixx, @john5official and “Magic Man (Carl Version)” featuring @annwilson with special guest #HowardLeese are out now! Stream wherever you get your music ❤️‍🔥’

Parton’s first-ever rock album, Rockstar, will drop on Nov. 17. It features 30 tracks in total, including nine original songs and 21 covers of rock favorites. In addition to Halford and Wilson, Parton collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Steven Tyler, Pat Benetar, Debby Harry, and more.

Take a listen to:
‘Bygones’ (ft. Rob Halford) – here; and
‘Magic Man (ft. Ann Wilson) – here.

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Pop Daypop

The Weeknd shares ‘Family’ and ‘Devil’s Paradise’ off ‘The Idol’ soundtrack

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Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye dropped two more songs from the soundtrack of his HBO series The Idol.

The tracks ‘Family’ and ‘Devil’s Paradise’ were released, following ‘World Class Sinner / I’m A Freak; and the show’s instrumental theme, ‘The Lure.’  Family is a slow, piano-led track, recorded by actress and pianist Suzanna Son; while Devil’s Paradise was helmed by The Weeknd’s frequent collaborator Mike Dean and delivers a long saxophone solo.

Tesfaye has been sharing new music from the series’ soundtrack weekly; he has also released ‘Double Fantasy’ with Future, and ‘Popular’ featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti.  The series’ official soundtrack album, ‘The Idol, Vol. 1’, is due out June 30.

Take a listen to ‘Family’ – here.
Listen to ‘Devil’s Paradise’ – here.

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