Month: October 2023

Darius Rucker on 'Carolyn's Boy': “It's probably the most personal record I've ever written”

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Ask Darius Rucker to pick his most personal album, and he might just choose his latest effort.

Out now, Carolyn’s Boy was very much inspired by Darius’ real-life experiences from the past few years.

“Oh, it’s probably the most personal record I’ve ever written,” he notes. “So many things [have] been going on in the world and in my life in the last six years that I just kept writing songs about what was going on.”

“Once I decided to name it Carolyn’s Boy, the personal songs seemed to rise to the top of the heap,” shares Darius. “So it’s a pretty personal record. But, I love that. I love to tell the truth.”

The “Wagon Wheel” hitmaker also recounts the moment that serendipitously led him to title the album after his beloved mom.

“I was just having a bad day, a bad mental health day. And I sat down at one point I just said to myself that really, at the end of the day, I’m just my mama’s boy,” he recalls. “That was the day [and] that’s when I decided to name it Carolyn’s Boy. That was an epiphany for me and that helped a lot.”

Coming up, you can catch Darius perform “Have a Good Time” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday, October 12, at 11:35 p.m. ET.

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Tracy Lawrence to host 18th Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Tracy Lawrence announced he will host his 18th annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. Headlining the event will be. Lee Brice, Priscilla Block and Halfway to Hazard.

Since its inception, Lawrence’s Mission:Possible has fried over 7,600 turkeys, provided more than 73,000 meals to the homeless across Middle Tennessee, donated over $850,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission and raised over $2.5M which helps to further its goals, advocate for those in need and expand their ability to support causes that align with their mission.

Said Lawrence: “I’m very excited for this year’s 18th annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert. We have the opportunity to fry 1,200 turkeys again this year which allows us to continue to help feed those in Middle Tennessee and eight of our surrounding counties. It is really special to have the community come together to help those in need.”

This year, The Turkey Fry will take place at the Nashville Fairgrounds Tuesday morning, followed by the Benefit Concert at Wildhorse Saloon that night. The annual Thanksgiving holiday event aims to match last year’s record-breaking 1,200 turkeys fried. In 2022, the star studded concert raised $250,000 – the largest sum raised through the Turkey Fry event to date.

To purchase tickets, head to the link here.

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CMT Music Awards returning to Austin, Texas next April 2024

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Post date October 9, 2023
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The 2024 CMT Music Awards will return to Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024, airing live from 8-11 pm ET on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand via Paramount+ with Showtime. Hosts, performers and presenters are yet to be announced.

Executive producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin & Leslie Fram shared in a statement: “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the CMT Music Awards on CBS back to Austin in 2024! From the electrifying, sold out Moody Center crowd to fans packing the streets for our outdoor Congress stage, and Bevo himself walking the Red Carpet, our Texas-sized welcome proved to be one of our biggest and most unforgettable shows yet. We’re thankful to our incredible partners at Moody Center and with the City of Austin and are thrilled to bring CMT’s signature blend of world premieres, genre-blending surprises and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations back this April!”

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson added: “The CMT Music Awards are coming back to Austin in 2024, and we couldn’t be more excited. As the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is no stranger to celebrating its vibrant music community and showcasing an eclectic array of musical talents. We’re proud that the CMT Music Awards are returning to Austin, and we can’t wait to welcome artists and visitors to our city.”

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Selena Gomez to host ‘Selena + Chef’ holiday special on Food Network

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Selena Gomez is getting ready to celebrate the holidays with a new special at Food Network. “Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays” —a four-part spin-off from Gomez’s popular Max home cooking series, “Selena + Chef” — will debut on November 30 at 8:00 p.m. on Food Network. “Home for the Holidays” can also be streamed on Max (home to her “Selena + Chef” series.)

Gomez is inviting celebrity chefs into her home to show off their favorite holiday dishes in the new special for Food Network — Eric Adjepong, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and Claudette Zepeda. In the four episodes, each celebrity chefs will show Gomez and her best friend, Raquelle Stevens, how they use food to make the holiday season memorable. Gomez’s Papa, Nana and sister Grace will also appear in “Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays”.

Gomez said in a statement to Variety: “The holidays have always meant so much to me. It was an honor to have these amazing chefs in my kitchen to introduce some of their favorite foods and what makes the holidays special for them.” Betsy Ayala, head of content for food at Warner Bros. Discovery, added: “With an incredible festive programming slate all season long, Food Network is the holiday destination for viewers and their families. Offering special culinary moments is the way Food Network celebrates the holidays, so to have superstar Selena Gomez, who has more than 650 million fans on social media, open the door to her own home kitchen is a holiday dream come true for fans.”

“Home for the Holidays” is just one of two new series starring Gomez for Food Network. Her next series will debut in 2024, and features Gomez ‘visiting other chefs’ kitchens in a quest to cook their most popular dishes.’

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Record Store Day 2023 Black Friday releases are announced

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Post date October 9, 2023
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Record Store Day 2023 have revealed the list of special releases for their annual Black Friday celebration, which falls on November 24. Fans of various genres of music will once again be able to snag limited-edition vinyl titles sold exclusively at independent record shops throughout the U.S. and other countries.

Among the 175 releases that will be available are releases from Noah Kahan (a color marble vinyl version of his Cape Elizabeth EP), Post Malone (whose The Diamond Collection will be available on clear vinyl), Kim Petras, Jonas Brothers, All Time Low, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, and the Grateful Dead.

This year, the number of classic hip-hop titles has increased, in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the genre with reissues or collections being released as exclusives or “RSD First” items, including music from Prince, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Nas, De La Soul, Madly, Schooly D, Three 6 Mafia, Digital Underground, Czarface, C-BO, Yungblud, Souls of Mischief, Spice 1, four Tuff City hip-hop compilations and the “Judgment Night” soundtrack.

Other 2023 Record Store Day Black Friday releases include music from The Beach Boys, Jeff Beck, late KISS drummer Eric Carr, The Doors, Justin Townes Earle, Faces, The Flaming Lips, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, Goo Goo Dolls, Gov’t Mule, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Norah Jones, Noah Kahan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Feat, Los Lobos, Aimee Mann, The Monkees, Mötley Crüe, Gram Parsons, Margo Price, Keith Richards, Leon Russell, and Billy Strings.

The full list of titles can be found on the Record Store Day website here.

Here Is The Record Store Day Black Friday Vinyl Release List For 2023

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Nashville notes: Dillon James' “Walking Man” + Drake White's 'The Bridge'

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Post date October 6, 2023
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American Idol alum and rising country singer/songwriter Dillon James has released his debut song, “Walking Man.” The autobiographical tune, which Dillon penned with Paul Sikes and Paul Wrock, serves as his first release with Buena Vista Records/UMG Nashville/19 Recordings.

Drake White‘s new EP, The Bridge, is out now. The seven-track set includes a duet with Colbie Caillat on “Power of a Woman” and a stripped-down wedding version of “Making Me Look Good Again.”

Riley Green is giving fans a chance to win tickets to his Ain’t My Last Rodeo album release party in Nashville on October 12. Check out his X, formerly known as Twitter, for more information.

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Shop Chris Stapleton's new Filson Traveller Collection

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Post date October 6, 2023
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Chris Stapleton and Filson’s new Traveller Collection is out now.

Named after Chris’ award-winning debut album, the Traveller Collection comprises an outfitter bag, medium duffle bag, stowaway backpack, dopp kitt and suit cover.

“It’s been an incredible process developing the ‘Traveller Collection’ with Filson,” says Chris. “Inspired by my needs on the road and the desire to revive archived Filson pieces, we’ve created products that I genuinely use and love.”

“Filson feels like part of my family, and their commitment to lasting craftsmanship aligns perfectly with my values,” he adds. “It’s been an honor to collaborate with such a legendary brand that creates products meant to outlive us all.”

“The Filson x Chris Stapleton collaboration goes beyond a mere endorsement; it is a true creative partnership,” shares Alex Carleton, CCO at Filson.

The Traveller Collection is available now at filson.com.

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Reba rolls out new acoustic album, 'Not That Fancy'

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Post date October 6, 2023
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Reba McEntire‘s new album, Not That Fancy, is out now.

Dave Cobb produced the 14-track project, which features acoustic versions of Reba’s hits and a brand new song called “Seven Minutes in Heaven.” Dolly Parton and Brooks & Dunn also join Reba on “Does He Love You” and “If You See Him, If You See Her,” respectively.

Not That Fancy is the companion album to Reba’s upcoming lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. It drops Tuesday, October 10, and is available for preorder now.

Here’s the Not That Fancy track list:

“The Fear of Being Alone (Acoustic Version)”
“Consider Me Gone (Acoustic Version)”
“Somebody Should Leave (Acoustic Version)”
“How Blue(Acoustic Version)”
“If You See Him, If You See Her with Brooks & Dunn (Acoustic Version)”
“Till You Love Me (Acoustic Version)”
“Seven Minutes in Heaven”
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (Acoustic Version)”
“Does He Love You with Dolly Parton (Acoustic Version)”
“One Promise Too Late (Acoustic Version)”
“The Last One To Know (Acoustic Version)”
“New Fool at an Old Game (Acoustic Version)”
“I'm a Survivor (Acoustic Version)”
“Fancy (Acoustic Version)”

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Jason Aldean previews new album with “Whiskey Drink”

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Post date October 6, 2023
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Jason Aldean has released a brand new song, “Whiskey Drink.”

The track, which was penned by Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan, finds Jason personifying his favorite glass of liquor as he drowns his post-breakup woes.

“Come on, kick in, whiskey drink/ I don’t wanna think, think, think/ About who she’s with or where she is/ Or how bad I miss her now/ Come on, cigarette/ Yeah, smoke out that regret/ Pour it straight and strong, make her memory gone/ Before you let me leave/ Come on, whiskey drink, oh/ Come on, whiskey drink,” Jason sings in the chorus.

“Whiskey Drink” serves as the latest preview of Jason’s upcoming album, Highway Desperado, and follows “Try That in a Small Town,” “Let Your Boys Be Country” and “Tough Crowd.”

Highway Desperado drops November 3 and is available for preorder now.

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Tim McGraw shares throwback photo with Faith Hill on 27th wedding anniversary: “I fall for you everyday”

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Post date October 6, 2023
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are celebrating 27 years of marriage on October 6.

Tim, who wedded Faith in 1996, shared the couple’s first photo together, before dedicating an Instagram post to his wife.

“This is the very first picture ever taken of us, the very first time we ever met back in spring of 1994. This was backstage of the ‘New Faces’ show at the Country Radio Seminar……I fell for you in an instant!” Tim captions his heartfelt post alongside a throwback picture.

“Today is our 27th wedding anniversary and I fall for you everyday, every time you walk into the room, every time I see you in our 3 beautiful daughter’s smiles. I just keep falling and always will,” he professes. “Happy anniversary my love! @faithhill.”

Tim previously sang his wife’s praises in an August interview with Yahoo Entertainment, noting he wouldn’t be where he is today without her.

“She’s always been my rock. She’s my rock in everything that I do. I don’t think I could stand up straight without leaning on her in everything that I do,” he said.

Tim’s latest album, Standing Room Only, is out now. Its title track is currently #6 and ascending the country charts.