Month: August 2023

Jon Pardi earns sixth No. 1 with “Your Heart Or Mine”

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Jon Pardi has earned his sixth career No. 1 with “Your Heart Or Mine.”

“Your Heart Or Mine,” written by Justin Ebach, John Pierce and Bart Butler, is the follow-up to Pardi’s No. 1 “Last Night Lonely” of his LP, Mr. Saturday Night.

Pardi is gearing up to kick-off his “Mr. Saturday Night Tour,” in Knoxville, Tennessee on Sept. 28. The “Mr. Saturday Night Tour” will make stops in Savannah, Jacksonville, Omaha, St. Louis, Tulsa and more before wrapping-up on Dec. 9.

Pardi will also be inducted as an official member of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 24. Pardi received an Opry member invitation in front of thousands of fans at California’s Stagecoach Festival from Alan Jackson, and becomes the only California native to join the Opry.

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Zach Bryan announces 2024 ‘The Quittin’ Time Tour’

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Zach Bryan has announced his 2024 The Quittin’ Time tour, which will kick off in March of next year in Chicago, Illinois with two shows at the United Center on March 6 and 7.

Bryan’s tour will take place in stadiums and major arenas across North America, making stops at football stadiums in Denver, Foxborough, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Arlington, and Minneapolis. The tour will conclude in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma with two shows at the BOK Center on December 13 and 14.

Zach will be joined by the Turnpike Troubadours and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit open up some shows, in addition to other artists including The Middle East, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Maeson, and Levi Turner on rotating dates.

Fans can register for presale ticket access, which begins on September 6th; and general on-sale begins September 8th. Head to: https://zachbryanpresale.com/ to register.

Zach Bryan Heads to Stadiums and Arenas with 2024 Quittin Time Tour

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HBO’s ‘The Idol’ starring The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp is canceled after one season

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Deadline reports that the controversial HBO drama series ‘The Idol’, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, has been canceled after one season. Season 1 concluded on July 2 after five episodes – one episode less than its originally planned six-episode run.

Created by ‘Euphoria’ showrunner Sam Levinson, The Weeknd and Reza Fahim, the cast of ‘The Idol’ also included Troye Sivan, Jennie, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dan Levy. Depp starred as Jocelyn, an aspiring pop star who develops a relationship with Tedros (The Weekend), a nightclub owner with a sordid past.

The show was heavily criticized due to its explicit content, and allegations of a toxic work environment behind the scenes plagued the show before it even premiered. Variety shared a statement from HBO, who said: “The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response. After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible works.”

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Miley Cyrus shares the emotional single “Used To Be Young”

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Post date August 30, 2023
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Miley Cyrus has shared her latest single, and the first new music since her album, Endless Summer Vacation was released. Cyrus had teased the track a week ago with a 30-second trailer, which ended with a brief behind-the-scenes look at the shoot for its accompanying music video.

Cyrus shared that she wrote “Used to Be Young” towards the beginning of making the Endless Summer Vacation album. Said Cyrus: “These lyrics were written almost 2 years ago at the beginning of my ESV. It was at a time I felt misunderstood. I have spent the last 18 months painting a sonic picture of my perspective to share with you. The time has arrived to release a song that I could perfect forever. Although my work is done, this song will continue to write itself every day. The fact it remains unfinished is a part of its beauty. That is my life at this moment ….. unfinished yet complete. Sincerely, Miley”

Upon the song’s release, Cyrus shared on Instagram: “This song is about honoring who we’ve been, loving who we are & celebrating who we will become. I feel proud when reflecting on my past and joyful when thinking about the future. I am grateful to my loyal fans who make my dreams a reality daily. I am sincerely thankful for the stability of your steadfast support. This song is for you. Truly, Miley”

The official visual for the song, directed by Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, shows a teary-eyed Cyrus facing the camera directly while singing the emotional song. Take a look at the video for ‘Used To Be Young’ – here.

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Nashville notes: Neal McCoy's “Used Car” + the Opry's 98th birthday

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Post date August 29, 2023
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Neal McCoy has released a rootsy new song, “Used Car.” The ’90s country hitmaker penned the nostalgic tune with Bobby Tomberlin and Mark Narmore.

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 98th birthday with four nights of shows celebrating Women of Country Music from Wednesday, October 4, to Saturday, October 7. Artists slated to perform include Lainey Wilson, Lauren Alaina and Crystal Gayle. The festivities will conclude with Sara Evans‘ Opry member induction on October 7 across two evening shows. Visit opry.com for all the details.

LANCO has announced Meghan Patrick and Willie Tate as the openers for their headlining Run, Run, Baby Tour this fall. Meghan’s currently on country radio with Michael Ray on their new single, “Spirits and Demons.” For tickets to LANCO’s fall tour, go to lancomusic.com.

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Enjoy a summer-ready peach salad from Kimberly Schlapman

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Post date August 29, 2023
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If you’re a big fan of peach salads, you’re going to want to check Kimberly Schlapman‘s recipe out.

Kimberly recently shared her peach salad recipe on Facebook alongside a video of her making it from scratch.

“The end of summer means that it's the end of peach season. Sad! But I thought we could make a Peach Salad together with the last bit of this year's harvest,” says the Little Big Town member. “I'm going to also share my favorite salad dressing with it!”

Kimberly’s recipe includes ingredients such as pecans, goat cheese, red wine vinegar, paprika, lettuce, chicken, corn and, of course, peaches.

For the full recipe, check out Kimberly’s Facebook video.

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Queen Reba takes centerstage in new 'The Voice' promo video

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Post date August 29, 2023
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All hail queen Reba McEntire.

Reba has “taken the throne” as the new coach of season 24 of NBC’s The Voice.

In a new promo video shared by The Voice and Reba, Reba dresses up in a shiny silver outfit with a crown befitting a powerful queen. Preview clips of the upcoming season are also shared, with fellow coach Gwen Stefani remarking, “I’ve had two country hits,” before Reba retorts without missing a beat, “I’ve had more than two.”

Of course, Reba’s longtime love for Tater Tots also takes the spotlight as she readies to dig into a bowl in the promo video. “Reba’s tots are soggy,” Niall Horan remarks in jest. The “Fancy” hitmaker then responds in true queen fashion with her scepter, “Off with his head!”

Season 24 of The Voice premieres September 25 on NBC.

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Chris Janson brings “All I Need Is You” to NBC's 'Today'

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Chris Janson appeared on NBC’s Today on August 29 to perform his latest single, “All I Need Is You.”

Before taking the performance stage, Chris chatted with the show’s hosts about his latest album, The Outlaw Side Of Me; collaborating with Dolly Parton and Slash; and the importance of dreaming big.

“I tell people all the time: if there’s dreamers out there watching, if there’s kids out there watching, man, you have to dream big to win big. You have to reach for the stars if you ever want to touch one,” shares Chris. “You know, coming from a small-town guy. You ask me where I was from earlier. I was from a small town, Perryville, Missouri, who grew up watching The Today Show, OK? Like that’s the thing.”

“To be here and to be here multiple times, it’s like, that’s a blessing and a dream come true,” he says. “So it just goes to show anybody can do it. You can win in this country if you work hard.”

“All I Need Is You” is currently in the top 20 on the country charts.

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Jon Pardi notches sixth #1 with “Your Heart Or Mine”

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Jon Pardi has locked in his sixth career #1 hit with “Your Heart Or Mine.”

The spirited track was penned by Justin Ebach, John Pierce and Jon’s album co-producer, Bart Butler. Though he didn’t write it, Jon recalls instantly liking the song’s vibe when Bart pitched it to him.

“He played it for me [and I was] like, ‘Man, this song’s special. It’s cool. I like the story of it. I like the beat, and it’s got a very sexy vibe to it,'” Jon tells ABC Audio.

“Girls like this push and pull, this ‘Do you like me? Do you not like me?’ They love that stuff, you know? I guess we all do,” he adds with a laugh. “We’ve all been there. So it’s definitely got that vibe to it and it’s really fun to play live.”

“Your Heart Or Mine” is off Jon’s fourth album, Mr. Saturday Night, which arrived in 2022.

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Zach Bryan plots 2024 The Quittin Time Tour

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Hot off the heels of his new self-titled album, Zach Bryan has announced his headlining The Quittin Time Tour for 2024.

Happening in both stadiums and arenas across North America, the trek will kick off with shows in Chicago on March 6 and March 7 before hitting Buffalo, Newark, Toronto, Brooklyn, Knoxville, San Antonio and other cities. It’ll wrap up with shows in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 13 and December 14.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, The Middle East, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Maeson and Levi Turner will open on select dates.

Fans can register for the September 6 presale now at zachbryanpresale.com. General sales start on September 8.

Zach’s new self-titled album, which features duets with Kacey Musgraves, The War And Treaty and more, is out now.