Month: November 2023

Adele to receive Sherry Lansing Leadership Award

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Post date November 14, 2023
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Adele will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award during The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, taking place Dec. 7 in Los Angeles. The invite-only gala, attended by more than 750 industry leaders and VIPs, coincides with the release of The Hollywood Reporter’s highly anticipated ‘Women in Entertainment’ issue (on newsstands Dec. 7), which highlights the Power 100, a list of the most powerful female executives and talent in entertainment.

The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media and was established in honor of Sherry Lansing, the first woman to head a Hollywood studio (Lansing is the former CEO of Paramount Pictures). Past recipients of this honor include Charlize Theron, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Barbra Streisand and Viola Davis.

Lansing said: “Adele is a singular talent who has captivated the world with her incredible music. Beyond that, she paved the way for female artists to embrace their authentic selves and define their own voices and careers at a critical moment for women in music, empowering countless other female artists to do the same. I could not be more thrilled that Adele is receiving the award that bears my name.”

Co-editors-in-chief Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Maer Roshan said in a statement: “We are beyond thrilled that Adele will be our Sherry Lansing Leadership Award honoree at this year’s Women in Entertainment event. Adele has had a groundbreaking career that has established her as one of the all-time greats: a brilliant songwriter, a stunning vocalist, a top-notch performer and an artist whose talents have no limit. She has set a standard of excellence not only as a female performer, but a performer, period. Her accolades — from multiple Grammys to her Emmy and Oscar — attest to that. In addition, she’s used her platform to inspire and help others. She is truly deserving of this award.”

Adele to be honored with Sherry Lansing Leadership Award

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Nashville notes: Carrie Underwood's new holiday merch, Craig Morgan + Trace Adkins to 'Fox & Friends'

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Carrie Underwood has rolled out new My Gift holiday merch. Items include a crewneck, beanie, wine stopper and canvas poster. You can shop the festive products now at Carrie’s merch store.

Grand Ole Opry members Craig Morgan and Trace Adkins will appear on Fox & Friends ?on Thursday, November 16, to perform “That Ain't Gonna Be Me.” The track is off Craig’s six-song Enlisted EP, which arrived in October.

Up-and-coming singer/songwriter LECADE has signed with Big Machine Records. “I'm super excited to be a part of Big Machine team they have such an outstanding track record with breaking new artists, I can't wait to see what we accomplish together,” he shares. LECADE’s new track, “Next Town Over,” is out now.

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Lainey Wilson + Stanley team for Country Gold tumbler

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Need a new tumbler for yourself or loved ones this holiday season? Fret not, Lainey Wilson has you covered.

The country superstar and Stanley have teamed up for a limited edition Country Gold Quencher.

Retailing at $55, the 40-ounce Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler features flecks of gold shimmer over a deep burgundy base, and a smoky amber lid for a retro twist. It’s built with Stanley's double-wall vacuum insulation, allowing drinks to stay hot for seven hours, cold for 11 hours and iced for two days.

Additionally, the tumbler has an ergonomic handle and narrow base that fits most car cup holders, making it a great companion for long road trips.

Lainey’s Country Gold Stanley tumbler goes on sale Tuesday, November 14, at 12 p.m. ET. For more information and to be notified when the product goes live, visit stanley1913.com.

To watch Lainey unbox her Country Gold tumbler, check out her Instagram.

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Zac Brown Band's live covers album features Steven Tyler, John Mayer + more

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Zac Brown Band has released From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, their debut album of live covers.

The 13-track project features performances from the past 10 years that were recorded in various iconic venues. Joining the band is a multi-genre list of superstars, including Steven Tyler, John Mayer, Marcus King, Darrell Scott and Mark O'Connor Band.

Most recently, Zac Brown Band teamed with Alan Jackson to perform “Pirates and Parrots” as a tribute to their longtime friend Jimmy Buffett at the 2023 CMA Awards.

Coming up, the group will join Kenny Chesney on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour. For a full list of dates, visit zacbrownband.com.

Here’s the From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers track list:

“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)
“Baba O'Riley” (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.20.2016)”
“Enter Sandman” (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 09.14.2014)
“Sabotage” (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7.16.2023)
“Sweet Emotion” feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.09.2015)
“Whipping Post” feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10.17.2021)
“Margaritaville” (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10.05.2023)
“It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
“Eleanor Rigby” feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O'Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
“With a Little Help From My Friends” feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O'Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
“Neon” feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 09.22.2012)”
“Use Somebody” (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 08.25.2019)
“The Way You Look Tonight” (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 06.04.2016)

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Walker Hayes decks the halls with “Fancy Like Christmas”

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Walker Hayes has put a festive spin on his 2021 hit with “Fancy Like Christmas.”

Originally titled “Fancy Like,” the Yuletide rendition features fresh and nostalgic lyrics about various holiday staples.

“Yeah, we fancy like Christmas round a fake tree/ Nutcracker on the mantle and a candy cane candle/ Get your eggnog, witcha fruit cake/ Go Jesus, it’s your birthday/ Bougie like blowups in the front yard/ Hopin’ Santa gonna leave an Applebees’s gift card/ In my stocking even though we gettin’ naughty all night/ That’s how we do, how we do/ Fancy like Christmas,” goes the upbeat chorus.

“This is the most excited I've been about a song in a long time,” shares Walker. “From the moment this idea came about, it was off to the races. I've never [re-written] a song before and I think this was the most fun I've ever had writing any song.”

“Fancy Like Christmas” follows Walker’s eight-song New Money EP, which arrived in September. The original “Fancy Like” is off 2022’s Country Stuff the Album.

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Ashley McBryde adds dates to The Devil I Know Tour

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Ashley McBryde has added 30 dates to her 2024 The Devil I Know Tour.

Presented by Ariat, the second leg kicks off February 22 in Charleston, South Carolina, and will wrap up in La Vista, Nebraska, on June 15.

Kasey Tyndall, Will Jones, Meg Mcree, Harper O'Neill, JD Clayton and Bella White will open on select dates.

“It has been exciting to watch Ashley's career grow over the past five years, and we couldn't be more proud to support her headlining tour,” Susan Alcala, VP Partnership Marketing at Ariat, says of their longtime partnership with Ashley.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17, at 10 a.m. local time. Presale for Ashley’s The Trybe fan club begins Tuesday, November 14, at 10 a.m. local time.

For a full list of dates and to grab tickets, visit Ashley’s website.

Ashely is currently in the top 20 of the country charts with “Light On in the Kitchen,” the lead single off her latest album, The Devil I Know.

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Priscilla Block announces 2024 tour with “Hey Jack”

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Priscilla Block is hitting the road in 2024 for her headlining Hey Jack Tour.

Named after her latest song, the trek kicks off February 7 in San Diego, California, and will hit numerous cities across the U.S. before concluding in Raleigh, North Carolina, on May 4.

Hit songwriter and new artist Ryan Larkin will open for Priscilla on her tour.

Priscilla’s announcement arrived alongside the release of “Hey, Jack,” which she penned with Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover and Dave Cohen.

“This release is something that we've worked really hard on,” says Priscilla. “From writing the song, to filming the video – It's been such a creative time for me. This is the start of a new era and I couldn't be more excited about it!”

Tickets to the Hey Jack Tour go on sale Friday, November 17. Presale begins Tuesday, November 14, via a presale code that can be obtained by texting BLOCKPARTY to 91743.

For Priscilla’s full tour schedule, visit her website.

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Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Lee Brice + more join Kid Rock for Rock The Country festival

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Post date November 13, 2023
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Some of country music’s biggest stars are teaming up with Kid Rock for Rock The Country.

The 2024 festival will hit seven small towns across the U.S. for a total of 14 shows. It’ll kick off in Gonzales, Louisiana, on April 5 and April 6 before stopping in Ashland, Kentucky; Rome, Georgia; Mobile, Alabama; and other cities. The concluding shows will be on July 26 and July 27 in Anderson, South Carolina.

Artists on the performance bill include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Randy Houser, Big & Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson, Elvie Shane and Warren Zeiders. The exact lineup varies based on cities and dates.

“Nobody knows how to party like small-town America. I’m hitting the road and raising hell with Jason Aldean and some other rowdy friends,” Kid shares in a promotional video. “Rock The Country is for the people who work hard and love America.”

To sign up for the November 16 presale and for the full lineup and schedule, visit rockthecountry.com.

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5 U.S. service members killed in military aircraft crash during training mission

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Post date November 13, 2023
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U.S. officials said Sunday that five U.S. servicepeople were killed when a military helicopter crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a training mission. All five crew members on board were killed when the aircraft went down “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training,” according to the military’s European Command. It wasn’t immediately clear which military service the aircraft belonged to.

The military said that the cause is under investigation, but there are no indications of any hostile activity involved. It said on Sunday that “search and rescue efforts began immediately, including nearby U.S. military aircraft and ships.” European Command said that out of respect for the families of the service members and in line with Department of Defense policy, the identities of the crew members are being withheld for 24 hours until the families of those killed have been notified.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement: “we mourn the tragic loss of five U.S. service members during a training accident in the Mediterranean Sea early Saturday morning. While we continue to gather more information about this deadly crash, it is another stark reminder that the brave men and women who defend our great nation put their lives on the line each and every day to keep our country safe.”

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One officer killed, three others dead after hostage situation in South Austin, Texas

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Post date November 13, 2023
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A SWAT team member and three others were killed after a man barricaded himself in a house in Austin, Texas along with two hostages before opening fire on police officers.

Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson announced at a press conference that the violent scene unfolded in South Austin, when Austin Police SWAT officers forced entry into the home where the man was allegedly armed with a knife and gun and two trapped hostages. , Henderson said that one woman who managed to escape called police for help, saying that she had been stabbed. Officers responded to the call and forced entry inside but backed out when the suspect opened fire before the SWAT team was then called.

Two officers who were shot were transported to the hospital, with one officer succumbing to his injuries, with the other in stable condition, said Henderson. The suspect and two other victims who were still barricaded inside the home were all pronounced dead at the scene.

The fatal shooting marks the first time in a decade that an Austin Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty, according to reports, and marks the first time in over a decade in which an Austin officer was shot and killed in the line of duty. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a post on X: “This is a horrible moment for our city and those who protect us. I thank these courageous public servants and ask that our community hold them close, support them, respect them, and lift them up in prayer.”

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