Month: October 2023

Garth Brooks plans concert to celebrate opening his new Nashville bar

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Garth Brooks is throwing a party in celebration of his new bar.

On Monday, the 61-year-old country music superstar announced a Dive Bar concert to toast the opening of his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk in Nashville, Tennessee.

The concert will be held on Black Friday, November 24, and will be the first time patrons will get to experience the bar.

“How do you open a Friends in Low Places bar??? With a Garth concert!” Brooks said in a press release. “This is going to be off the chain. Black Friday, brand new bar, in the home of Country Music … Hollywood couldn’t write a better script. I can NOT wait!”

The only way for fans to get tickets is by listening to The BIG 615, a station on Brooks’ SEVENS Radio Network, which is on TuneIn.

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Nashville notes: Sara Evans' Opry induction + Reba's “Seven Minutes in Heaven”

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Post date October 9, 2023
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“Suds in the Bucket” hitmaker Sara Evans was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry as a member on October 7. “I want to thank the Opry for asking me to become a member because this is a country artist’s dream come true,” Sara shares. “And I have been dreaming about this my entire life.” Photos from the night are available at the Opry’s Instagram.

Reba McEntire has released a stirring music video for her brand new song, “Seven Minutes in Heaven.” The track was penned by Matt Wynn and Olivia Rudeen, and is off Reba’s latest album, Not That Fancy.

Kacey Musgraves has joined indie-folk singer/songwriter Noah Kahan on a duet of his song, “She Calls Me Back.” “Kacey is cool as hell, brilliantly talented, and represents everything I love about music. She is a true artist and I can't thank her enough for being a part of this song,” Noah says of Kacey on Instagram.

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Reba says her salted chocolate chip cookies are addictive

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Reba McEntire serves up pretty mouth-watering salted chocolate chip shortbread cookies, just ask her beau, Rex Linn.

“I used to offer these cookies to my friends until my boyfriend Rex said, ‘Would you please quit giving those away? They're way too good!'” the “Fancy” hitmaker tells People.

In terms of ingredients, Reba’s recipe uses salted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, bittersweet chocolate chips and sea salt. Overall, the prep and baking time is two hours and 50 minutes.

“They're seriously addictive, and the key is the flaky salt on top,” Reba writes in her upcoming lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots.

Out October 10, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots is available for preorder now.

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Morgan Evans' “Thank God She's a Country Girl” reworks a John Denver classic

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Post date October 9, 2023
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If you’ve heard Morgan Evans‘ “Thank God She's a Country Girl,” you’d probably find it somewhat familiar.

That’s because his latest track offers a fresh interpolation on John Denver‘s 1975 hit “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.”

“Making this song has just been pure fun from start to finish. It was an absolute pleasure to rework such a classic song and, with the approval of John Martin Sommers, the writer of ‘Thank God I'm A Country Boy,'” says Morgan, who co-wrote the song with Jesse Frasure. John is also credited as a songwriter on Morgan’s tune.

“I’m stoked to put this one out into the world! I hope it puts a smile on your face and gets your feet moving wherever in the world you are!” he shares.

Morgan’s currently on the road on his Life Upside Down Tour. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit Morgan’s website.

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Dylan Scott is ready to be your “Bartender”

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Dylan Scott‘s teased-about new track, “I’ll Be a Bartender,” has arrived.

The uptempo love song was written by Rocky Block, John Byron, Grady Block and Jordan Dozzi?, and it chronicles Dylan’s wish to be there for a heartbroken girl.

“I’ll be a bartender, stir it on up/ Mix some move-on up in your cup/ And be your broken heart mender, make it alright/ Put some bourbon in your hurtin’ on ice/ I ain’t got the neon, or smoke in a room/ But if you need a drink as bad as I need you/ Baby, I’ll be a bartender,” Dylan sings in the pop-country driven chorus.

“So happy to give y'all another song to blow your speakers to! Grab your favorite drink and jam out to ‘I'll Be A Bartender’ out now!” he shares on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“I’ll Be a Bartender” follows Dylan’s EP, This Town’s Been Good to Us, which dropped in June. The six-song set includes his current single, “Can’t Have Mine (Find You a Girl),” which is #8 on the country charts.

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Russell Dickerson + wife Kailey welcome second son

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Russell Dickerson is officially a dad of two.

The “Yours” hitmaker and his wife, Kailey, welcomed their second son, Radford Arthur Dickerson, on Sunday, October 1. He arrived at 8 pounds and 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches.

“Lil Rad man made his way into the world 17 hours after the show in Kansas City. Dad was dropped-off at the hospital on the tour bus and all. But we made it! Lil Rad is a dream baby and Rem is obsessed with being a super big brother!” Kailey recently shared on Instagram alongside photos of their newborn and family.

Russell and Kailey’s first child, Remington Edward, was born on September 10, 2020.

Russell’s currently on his headlining Big Wheels and Back Roads fall tour. For the full list of dates and tickets, visit his website.

“God Gave Me a Girl” is #4 and ascending the country charts.

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Jordan Davis announces 2024 Damn Good Time World Tour

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Jordan Davis will hit the road in 2024 for his Damn Good Time World Tour.

Jordan’s international trek kicks off February 2 in Copenhagen, with stops in Oslo, Amsterdam, London, Glasgow and more. The “Next Thing You Know” hitmaker will then return stateside and commence his North America tour on April 11 in Moline, Illinois, before wrapping up in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on October 20.

Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke will open for Jordan on select dates.

Tickets go on sale October 13 at 10 a.m. local time. Presale for Jordan’s The Parish fan club begins October 11.

For a full list of dates, visit Jordan’s website.

Jordan’s latest single, “Tuscon Too Late,” is in the top 40 on the country charts.

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Gabby Barrett's “Cowboy Back” was inspired by her husband

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Gabby Barrett has dropped her new song, “Cowboy Back.”

The romantic track was penned by Gabby, Jon Nite and Jesse Frasure, and inspired by Gabby’s husband, Cade Foehner.

“Bring back them Carhartts, baby/ Break out them old Luccheses/ Black Stetson keep the sun out your eyes/ My shotgun ride or die/ ‘Yes, ma’am’ with a Southern accent/ Stand up for what needs standin’/ Thank God I got a man like that/ Look at you bringin’ cowboy back,” Gabby sings in the uptempo chorus over fiddle and drums.

“I was inspired by my wonderful husband, a Texan, when I was writing this one,” she shares. “‘Cowboy Back’ is all about appreciating the hardworking guys out there with strong values – those who are authentically ‘country.'”

“Cowboy Back” and the previously released “Glory Days” preview Gabby’s upcoming album. The latter track is currently #30 on the country charts.

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One killed, at least 8 injured during party at community center in Pennsylvania

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Post date October 9, 2023
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According to Pennsylvania State Police, one person is dead and at least eight others are hurt after a shooting early Sunday morning at Chevy Chase Community Center on North 5th Avenue in White Township. Pennsylvania State Police say the shooting happened around 12:35 a.m. on Sunday during a private party of about 100-150 college-aged students from inside the community center. The event was not sanctioned by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), which is hosting homecoming festivities this weekend. As of press time, nobody is in custody yet, and police are also still trying to determine how many shooters were involved.

When authorities arrived on the scene, people were running from the community center. Victims were treated at four different hospitals in the region, with some of them are still receiving treatment, while others have since been released. The person who died as a 22-year-old male from Pittsburgh; the eight other victims are identified as: 5 males, 3 females between the ages of 18-23. Two students from the university were injured.

In a letter sent to students, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Tom Segar said he understands the violence is “frightening and may cause continued feelings of fear and worry. IUP is a community that cares about one another. Your safety and security is our priority, and we continue to look for ways to improve our processes. Because we are a community, we welcome — we need — your help… We continue to work with community law enforcement to find those responsible for this incident, and we will update you as information becomes confirmed.”

Authorities ask that anyone with information to immediately contact Troop A, Indiana at 724-357-1960. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information that solves this case. Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers can be made by calling 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or by submitting information online.

Governor Josh Shapiro said he was briefed overnight about the shooting in a statement on X, formerly Twitter: “As [State Police] investigate, Lori and I are praying for the victims of this tragedy. We ask anyone with information to reach out to the State Police. Our hearts are with the White Township community.”

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United States orders warships to Middle East days after Hamas attacks on Israel

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, ordering the deployment of several warships to the Middle East on Sunday following the increase of conflict in Israel. Washington believing Hamas’ deadly attacks may have been motivated to disrupt a potential normalizing of Israel-Saudi Arabia ties.

In a statement, Austin said the United States was sending an armada to the region after the country suffered its bloodiest day in decades on Saturday when Hamas militants rampaged through Israeli towns and fired thousands of rockets at Israel in a surprise attack, killing 350 civilians and leading to retaliatory strikes from Israel that killed at least 313 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Thousands more have been injured or wounded. Austin said he received the go-ahead from President Joe Biden in an effort to deter further bloodshed in the region. Israel battered Palestinians with air strikes in Gaza on Sunday, with hundreds reportedly killed on both sides.

The fleet was being led by the USS Gerald R. Ford, and is being joined by the USS Normandy, a guided missile cruiser, and the guided missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney, and the USS Roosevelt. Austin said the U.S. military would also “provide the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, including munitions, with the first security assistance will begin moving today and arriving in the coming days. We have also taken steps to augment U.S. Air Force F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 fighter aircraft squadrons in the region. The U.S. maintains ready forces globally to further reinforce this deterrence posture if required … My thoughts continue to be with the people of Israel and the many families who have lost loved ones,” he said, without commenting on the violence faced by Palestinian civilians.

The conflict in the Middle East comes after decades of enduring hostilities between Israel and Palestine, which is recognized as a sovereign nation by most countries worldwide and has observer status with the United Nations.

Tensions in the region have surged in recent months as the Israeli military conducted thousands of raids in the Palestinian territory, which led to numerous deadly reprisals against Jewish soldiers and settlers making homes on Palestinian lands.

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