Month: July 2023

Brothers Osborne share ‘Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet’ from upcoming LP

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Post date July 20, 2023
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Brothers Osborne has announced the upcoming release of their self-titled fourth studio album ‘Brothers Osborne,’ available September 15th. In celebration of the announcement, the duo shared the single “Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet.”

TJ Osborne shared: “We’ve always had a lot of mystery intentionally around the things we have done, but with this album, we decided to be all in. And doing that reminded me of what it was like when I first started playing music, when it was an outlet for my angst or just a way to have fun.” John Osborne adds, “Since our last record, we’ve been very forthcoming with who we are. By acknowledging TJ’s personal life and my mental-health struggles, we are more ourselves creatively and publicly than we’ve ever been.”

The brothers co-wrote every song on the album, including their chart-climbing current single “Nobody’s Nobody;” and Miranda Lambert is the album’s sole guest artist, collaborating on “We Ain’t Good at Breaking Up,” which she co-wrote with Brothers Osborne and Jesse Frasure. Brothers Osborne also recently announced four new tour dates in October, performing in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Nashville. “These four shows will be very special and all will be different, showcasing music from our new album, and of course some of your old favorites,” they share. General on-sale will begin on Friday, July 21st at 10 am via their website.

Pre-order Brothers Osborne – here.
Take a listen to ‘Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet’ – here.

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Country Daypop

Sheryl Crow slams Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ for ‘promoting violence’

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Post date July 20, 2023
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Sheryl Crow is speaking out against Jason Aldean’s controversial new single, “Try That in a Small Town.” In a post on Twitter, Crow wrote: “I’m from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame.” Crow quoted a viral post from ‘Moms Demand Action’ founder Shannon Watts, which points out how ironic Aldean’s song is, since he was in a mass shooting.

Initially released in May, “Try That in a Small Town” stayed under the radar until last week when Aldean and director Shaun Silva dropped a video for the song featuring the country star performing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, the site of a 1933 lynching, with footage interspersed depicting protests as violent and lawless. The backlash against the song (and Aldean) culminated with CMT pulling the music video for “Try That in a Small Town” from its rotation.

Aldean responded to the criticism with a lengthy post on social media:“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it – and there isn’t a single clip that isn’t real news footage – and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music – this one goes too far. ‘Try That In A Small Town,’ for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief. Because they were our neighbors, and that was above any differences. My political views have never been something I’ve hidden from, and I know that a lot of us in this country don’t agree on how we get back to a sense of normalcy where we go at least one day without a headline that keeps us up at night. But the desire for it to – that’s what this song is about.”

Aldean’s wife Brittany also defended her husband, posting a photo alongside the singer with the caption, “Never apologize for speaking the truth Media.. it’s the same song and dance. Twist everything you can to fit your repulsive narrative … How about instead of creating stories, we focus on the real ones such as child trafficking? Food for thought.”

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Pop Daypop

Katy Perry announces ‘CATalog Collector’s Edition Boxset’

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Post date July 20, 2023
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Katy Perry will release the Katy Perry CATalog Collector’s Edition Boxset, set to drop October 20th.

Perry’s CATalog Collector’s Edition Boxset will feature new black vinyl editions of ‘One Of The Boys’, ‘Teenage Dream’, and ‘PRISM’, available at retailers everywhere. The individually numbered, limited edition boxset will include colored vinyl and keepsakes designed with previously unseen images from the albums’ photo shoots. Katy released One Of The Boys in 2008; the certified triple Platinum album included the Billboard Hot 100 topping “I Kissed A Girl”, the Grammy-nominated “Hot n Cold”, and the double-Platinum “Waking Up in Vegas.”

The limited edition version of the One Of The Boys 15th Anniversary Edition features an embossed jacket, plus a bonus 7” of “A Cup of Coffee” and “I Think I’m Ready” on opaque violet vinyl with new cover art and a 2024 calendar. The limited edition of Teenage Dream Teenager Edition includes the original album on red and white peppermint “pinwheel” vinyl with bonus tracks from the Complete Confection and a 24” poster. The PRISM 10th Anniversary Edition contained in the limited edition boxset includes the original album on “prismatic splatter” vinyl plus three bonus tracks and a 12-page deluxe photobook.

Katy Perry’s CATalog Collector’s Edition Boxset can be pre-ordered exclusively at Katy’s online store.

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Pop Daypop

Troye Sivan announces first new album in five years, drops the single “Rush”

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Post date July 20, 2023
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Troye Sivan has announced details of his third studio album, titled Something To Give Each Other and dropping on October 13th. Something To Give Each Other will mark Sivan’s first full-length album since 2018’s Bloom.

Sivan posted on social media: My album Something To Give Each Other is out Oct 13 🩵 This album is my something to give you – a kiss on a dancefloor, a date turned into a weekend, a crush, a winter, a summer. Party after party, after party after after party. Heartbreak, freedom. Community, sisterhood, friendship. All that. <3 I love you!!!!!!!!!!!! Photo by @stuart_winecoff ”

The album’s first single “Rush” was also released, along with a new music video. Said Sivan: “I didn’t mean to take 5 years to make this album – Bloom tour happened (lmk if you came! 🩵), then i started working on it, then *** (a moniker for COVID-19), then The Idol, always working on the album in all the moments between..and now here we are. 10 years since i signed my record deal, 5 years since bloom. Enough excuses now. Enough saying ‘soon’ this is for YOU and it starts NOWWWW.”

Troye Sivan Announces Release Date For Third Studio Album “Something to Give Each Other”

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Toby Keith's upcoming award + Ashley McBryde's signed guitar

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Post date July 19, 2023
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Toby Keith will receive the Country Icon Award at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards. Fellow country star Blake Shelton will present the award to him.

Ashley McBryde is giving away a signed guitar. All you have to do is presave her forthcoming album The Devil I Know, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win.

RaeLynn‘s first children's book, Raisin' Me A Country Girl, is out now. Get your copy now at bravebooks.us.

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Dylan Scott is Jockey's brand new ambassador

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Post date July 19, 2023
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Dylan Scott has joined Jockey as their newest ambassador.

The “My Girl” hitmaker will be the face of Jockey’s latest collections, Jockey OutdoorsT by Luke Bryan and Jockey® Made in America Collection.

“I'm absolutely beside myself to be partnering with such a legendary brand like Jockey,” shares Dylan. “I've worn Jockey for so many years – not just because of the quality of their clothes, but the values they represent – family, community, traditions and service to others – things that are as equally important to me.”

“I also have to admit, representing Luke Bryan's clothing line is pretty cool, too,” he adds. “I remember when I was 17- or 18-years-old watching him perform, looking up to him, and now that we're friends, to rep his Jockey Outdoors clothing line, it's pretty cool. He probably thinks I'm the little brother that won't go away!”

To watch Luke welcome Dylan to Jockey, visit Jockey’s Instagram.

More information about Jockey and Dylan’s new collaboration can be found at jockey.com.

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Hear a preview of Lady A's new song, “Love You Back”

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Post date July 19, 2023
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New music’s on the horizon for Lady A.

The group recently shared a clip of their as-yet-unreleased song “Love You Back.”

“We just got a few mixes back on some new music that we're pretty amped up about. This one is called ‘Love You Back,'” Lady A captions their latest Instagram Reel.

The video opens with Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood briefly explaining the backstory of the song at their recent secret listening party in Nashville.

“We were trying to kind of give this a little bit of an old-school Lady A kind of treatment,” shares Dave before the clip of “Love You Back” plays.

Lady A’s currently on the road on their Request Line Tour. To get tickets, visit ladyamusic.com.

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Dustin Lynch covers Toby Keith with young fan onstage

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Post date July 19, 2023
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You just never know what to expect at a Dustin Lynch show.

Recently, the “Ridin’ Roads” hitmaker brought up a young, country music-loving fan onstage to share the spotlight with him.

“Get on that stage, Nikko. You good? Nikko, I’ve got to see what’s under the cowboy hat, man. What kind of haircut are you rocking?” Dustin asks Nikko in his Instagram Reel. Nikko then takes off his hat to reveal his mullet and tells Dustin he wants to be a country singer when he grows up.

“Put that cowboy hat on. I feel like we should play a song by a cowboy about cowboys,” Dustin instructs Nikko as they break out a cover of Toby Keith‘s “Should’ve Been A Cowboy.”

Watch this special moment on Dustin’s Instagram now.

His current single, “Stars Like Confetti,” is #23 and rising on the country charts.

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Luke Combs' “Fast Car” is now RIAA-certified Platinum

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Post date July 19, 2023
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Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

This milestone arrives as “Fast Car” sits atop both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts this week.

“That song’s just been a huge part of my life for a really long time,” Luke says of “Fast Car.” “It’s one of the first songs I remember hearing. It’s probably my first favorite song that I ever had and spent tons of time listening to it with my dad in his pickup truck when I was a kid, probably 4 or 5 years old at that time.”

“Ever since I could play guitar, it was one of the first songs I wanted to learn,” he adds.

You can find “Fast Car” on Luke’s latest album, Gettin’ Old.

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Chayce Beckham spotlights pain and struggle in “23” video

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Post date July 19, 2023
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Chayce Beckham has dropped the music video for his autobiographical single, “23.”

The movie-like visualizer follows the protagonist as he navigates his troubled life, which involves both relationship and alcohol struggles.

“Now I’m 23 and there ain’t nobody who can drink like me/ Soon I’ll be 24 and the Lord knows that I can’t drink no more/ I know I shoulda taken it slow/ It’s not the way that my life goes/ Now I know,” Chayce sings in the chorus.

“23,” written solely by Chayce, made its debut during his run on season 19 of American Idol, before he was crowned the winner.

“23” is Chayce’s latest single on country radio and is #33 on the country charts.

On the tour front, Chayce is currently opening for Luke Bryan on his Country On Tour. For Chayce’s full schedule, visit his website.