Month: November 2023

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Tyler Hubbard teases “Back Then Right Now” video

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Tyler Hubbard has dropped a sneak peek of his “Back Then Right Now” music video ahead of its release.

The preview clip features Tyler performing his song in a white T-shirt and tank top alongside snippets of men skateboarding and playing basketball.

“Couldn't have had more fun making this one for y'all. ‘Back Then Right Now’ music video out this Wednesday,” Tyler captions his Instagram video announcement. 

“Back Then Right Now” is the lead single off Tyler’s as-yet-untitled new project. Fans recently got another preview of the forthcoming collection with “A Lot With a Little,” which arrived earlier in November.

The “Back Then Right Now” music video drops Wednesday, November 15.

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Go Country 105

Dylan Scott's “Can't Have Mine” is RIAA-certified Platinum

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Dylan Scott‘s latest single, “Can’t Have Mine,” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

“MAN! ‘Can't Have Mine’ is officially a PLATINUM RECORD!!!! 1,000,000 SOLD!!!” Dylan captions his celebratory Instagram post. “Thank you to everyone who has been listening since DAY ONE! #riaatopcertified.”

“Can’t Have Mine” is off Dylan’s latest full-length album, Livin’ My Best Life. The project arrived in 2022 and includes the hit singles “New Truck” and “Nobody.”

Earlier in October, Dylan joined country newcomer Dylan Marlowe for their anthemic collab, “Boys Back Home.”

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Dustin Lynch earns ninth #1 with “Stars Like Confetti”

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Dustin Lynch has notched his ninth career chart-topper with “Stars Like Confetti.”

“What a way to cap off what has been an incredible year for us! Country radio friends and fam, thank YOU for another #1! Big shout-out to Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Crowell for bringing this one into existence and their surrounding support systems,” Dustin shares. 

“Speaking of support systems, I've got the best. Thank you to my team, band, crew, and the best damn radio folks in the biz – Broken Bow Records,” he adds. “If y'all need me, I'll be gone huntin’.”

“Stars Like Confetti” is off Dustin’s Blue In The Sky. The 13-track album arrived in 2022 and spawned the earlier hits “Party Mode” and “Thinking ‘Bout You.”

Dustin’s saddling up for a busy 2024 on the road. He’ll open for Blake Shelton on the Back to the Honky Tonk tour in February, before kicking off his headlining Killed The Cowboy Tour in April.

For Dustin’s full tour schedule, visit his website.

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Go Country 105

Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi, Trisha Yearwood + more to perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'

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The most wonderful time of the year is almost here.

The Country Music Association has announced the star-studded lineup for its 14th annual CMA Country Christmas.

The festive special will feature performances by Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, The War and Treaty, Zach Williams, Lindsey Stirling and hosts Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant.

CMA Country Christmas airs Thursday, December 14, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

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Supreme Court adopts formal code of conduct amid scrutiny

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On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a code of conduct signed by all nine justices which lays out formal rules, this coming after months of intense scrutiny of the court’s ethics practices.

The new code of conduct includes five canons that the justices should adhere to, including by upholding the “integrity and independence of the judiciary” and avoiding “impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities.” In a statement announcing the new code, the justices said the document was intended to “set out succinctly and gather in one place the ethics rules and principles that guide the conduct of the members of the court,” acknowledging that the lack of a formal code of ethics has created a “misunderstanding that the justices of this court, unlike all other jurists in this country, regard themselves as unrestricted by any ethics rules … To dispel this misunderstanding, we are issuing this code, which largely represents a codification of principles that we have long regarded as governing our conduct.”

The code of conduct lists circumstances in which a justice should disqualify him or herself in a proceeding, namely when their impartiality “might reasonably be questioned, that is, where an unbiased and reasonable person who is aware of all relevant circumstances would doubt that the Justice could fairly discharge his or her duties.” It also states that while a justice may engage in activities outside of the court, they should refrain from those “that detract from the dignity of the justice’s office, interfere with the performance of the justice’s official duties, reflect adversely on the justice’s impartiality, lead to frequent disqualification, or violate” specified limitations.

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4 injured in random stabbings on Louisiana Tech University campus

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Four people were stabbed Monday morning on the campus of Louisiana Tech University in the north Louisiana city of Ruston. The victims were stabbed as they were leaving the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Tech’s Ruston, Louisiana, campus.

Police learned of the stabbings at 9:08 a.m. and had the suspect in custody four minutes later. The university issued a statement saying campus police caught a suspect — 23-year-old student Jacoby Johnson – who was taken into custody after the attack outside the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center. The suspect was being treated at Northern Louisiana Medical Center for injuries received during the initial incident, according to the school.

The school said in a statement: “This appears to be a random act of violence …The suspect then fled south toward main campus and was apprehended by campus police without incident.” Ruston Police Chief Randall Hermes told the Ruston Daily Leader: “It sounds like he ran up behind them and surprised them.” 

Of the four victims, one was a graduate student reported in serious but stable condition and flown to nearby Shreveport, Louisiana, two were taken to a local hospital in Ruston, and the other refused treatment. One victim was in critical condition at Northern Louisiana Medical Center shortly before noon local time. Two others were in serious, but stable condition, according to the university. The remaining three victims were not students.

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George Birge on the success of “Mind on You”: “It's something I dreamed about my whole life”

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“It’s something I dreamed about my whole life,” George Birge reflects as his debut single, “Mind on You,” cracks the top 10 of the country charts.

This milestone is a first for the Texas native and longtime Nashville resident, who launched as a solo artist and signed with RECORDS Nashville in 2021.

“It’s something I dreamed about my whole life,” George tells ABC Audio. “This song has just been the little engine that could for me. When I put it out, I had nothing going on, and it’s got me a record deal, it’s my first debut single as a solo artist on the radio, and then it’s just kept creeping.”

The success of the George, Colt Ford, Michael Tyler and Jaron Boyer-penned “Mind on You” is evident at his live shows.

“The way that fans have connected with it, I mean, it’s the first time I’m going out and people are singing every word back at shows and [I’m] watching crowds grow and the tours get bigger,” George shares. “I’m loving every minute of it, so it’s feeling really good.” 

“Mind on You” is off George’s debut full-length studio album, George Birge: Mind On You. 

George is set to open for fellow Texan Parker McCollum on his Burn It Down Tour in 2024. For the full list of dates and tickets, visit George’s website.

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Country Daypop

Russell Dickerson’s “God Gave Me A Girl” is Number 1 at Country Radio

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Russell Dickerson earned his fifth number one song at country radio with his single, “God Gave Me A Girl,” off of his self-titled album, which came out in late 2022.

“God Gave Me A Girl” is an ode to his wife Kailey and the life journey that led him to love. Dickerson posted alongside a video of himself bounding down the road on Instagram: “WE FREAKING DID IT FAM!!!!!!! GOD GAVE ME A GIRL IS THE #1 SONG ON COUNTRY RADIO!!!!! Thank you JESUS! Thank you country radio for believing in me and this song. Thank you Triple Tigers Records and the entire Team RD for absolutely dominating! To my gorgeous wife @kaileydickerson for all the inspiration every single day. To the writers @chasemcgillsongwriter@crowellzach #ashleygorley for writing this smash w me! All of our friends and family for constantly covering us in prayer. AND THE RD FAM for your constant love and support year after year!!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS #1 MEANS!”

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Country Daypop

Eric Church among headliners at inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival

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The inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival will take place in Gonzales, Texas on April 12-14, 2024, bringing together some of the best musical acts to celebrate music, wine, spirits and culinary experiences in one place. The festival posted on X:  “Can’t wait to see y’all deep in the heart of Texas for the inaugural #CattleCountryFest this April. Join us for Music, Wine, Camping & more! Tickets are on sale now at http://cattlecountryfest.com 🤠
Learn more about Cattle Country Fest 2024-https://linktr.ee/cattlecountryfest”

Eric Church, Whiskey Myers and Koe Wetzel will headline this year’s Cattle Country, along with 25+ acts including Randy Rogers Band, Shane Smith & The Saints, Sublime with Rome, Tanya Tucker, Tracy Lawrence, Chase Rice, Kaleo, Hailey Whitters, Colbie Caillat, Breland, The War and Treaty and more.

Single-day general admission tickets start at $125, with multi-night packages ranging from $199-$799. Premium VIP and glamping packages feature a range of offerings including early load-in, exclusive lounge and front-of-stage viewing pit access, and more.

Tickets are available for purchase at CattleCountryFest.com.

Eric Church, Koe Wetzel And Whiskey Myers To Headline Inaugural 2024 Cattle Country Music Festival

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Beyoncé shares new trailer for ‘Renaissance’ concert film

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Beyoncé has shared the latest trailer for her upcoming RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyoncé concert movie. Directed by Beyoncé herself, the film will hit theaters around the world on Dec. 1 after its Los Angeles premiere on Nov. 25; and London premiere on Nov. 30.

The trailer for RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyoncé opens with an image of the singer in a golden shadow, saying, “I close my eyes and travel through realms of space and time. Reality holds no power or control of my state of mind on my voyage. To find a source to charge my inner being. Assembly line frequency as I tap my MPC.”  Next a choir singing “welcome to the renaissance” rises up, with Bey strutting down the catwalk in a black leather catsuit as she adds, “In this world that is very male-dominated I’ve had to be really tough to balance motherhood and being on the stage… it just reminds me of who I really am.” The trailer then shows a succession of shots from concert footage, as well as footage of Beyoncé sharing special moments with her children and husband Jay-Z and more

RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyoncé will air on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with multiple showtimes on each day. Tickets available to purchase now.

Watch the trailer for RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyoncé – here.

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