Month: November 2023

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Cardi B, Anitta, Charlie Puth, and Niall Horan to headline TikTok music festival

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TikTok has announced “In the Mix,” its first-ever live global music event for fans, with famous artist performing in the round to give fans an “up close and personal” experience. “In the Mix” will take place Dec. 10 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz; Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth will headline the concert, with Isabela LaRosa, Kaliii, Lu Kala and Sam Barber to also perform.

A post on X reads: “From your For You Page to the big stage, catch your fave TikTok artists, creators, and special guests at #TikTokInTheMix. Dec 10th irl in Mesa, AZ, or tune in LIVE from wherever you are 🎤🎶 tickets on sale Nov 2nd, register: https://snssdk1233.onelink.me/bIdt/222u3zmr

TikTok said in a press release that the inaugural “In the Mix” celebrates TikTok as a platform of music discovery. The event strives to bring to life “the music, trends and experiences” that the app’s community enjoys and creates every day. TikTok global head of music partnerships and programming Paul Hourican said in a statement: “No other platform mixes music, creativity and community like TikTok. With In The Mix, our goal is to bring the For You feed to life for fans at the venue and on TikTok. Our vision is to create a show that is reimagined for the TikTok era and our music-loving global community.”

“In the Mix” will stream globally via TikTok Live. In addition to the concert, the stream will feature appearances from creators and highlights from the past year.

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Nashville notes: Dalton Dover's headlining tour + Ashley Monroe's music news

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Dalton Dover has announced his debut headlining club trek, Never Giving Up On That Tour. The 2024 trek kicks off February 9 in Birmingham, Alabama, and wraps in Macon, Georgia, on April 27. For the full schedule and to grab tickets, head to Dalton’s website.

Ashley Monroe is kicking off her new chapter of music with “Over Everything.” The new track arrives November 17 and is available for presave now.

Conner Smith has been teasing a big announcement. You can check out the teaser on X, formerly known as Twitter, and sign up to be part of Conner’s fan club to get the news soon.

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Kelsea Ballerini teams with CoverGirl for new eyeshadow collection

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Kelsea Ballerini and CoverGirl have launched their debut makeup collaboration, Exhibitionist by Kelsea Ballerini Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow.

Available for purchase now, the collection was personally created by the “HEARTFIRST” singer and inspired by her favorite holiday looks. The highly pigmented liquid eyeshadow comes in five shades of rose gold: Glitter Up, Nashville Dream, Golden Magic, Sparkly Boots and Forever.

“I’m a glitter girl. I just think you can’t have a bad day when you have glitter on your face,” Kelsea tells People. “I wanted [the collaboration] to represent me and the things that I love.”

“Being able to find things that connect you to your younger self and help make you feel light and airy and youthful, I think that’s really important,” adds the 30-year-old country-pop star. “To me, glitter helps you get there quickly.”

You can grab your favorite Exhibitionist by Kelsea Ballerini Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow products now at covergirl.com.

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Reba to livestream sold-out Ryman event

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Reba McEntire is teaming up with streaming service Veeps to livestream her sold-out Not That Fancy: An Evening with Reba & Friends event live from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. 

The one-night-only special will be hosted by the country icon’s Reba co-star Melissa Peterman and will feature personal stories from Reba about her New York Times bestselling book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots.

Reba will also perform several songs, including “Seven Minutes in Heaven” from her latest album, Not That Fancy.

Not That Fancy: An Evening with Reba & Friends is available to stream for free for Veeps All Access subscribers. Fans can also purchase a show ticket for $12.99 at veeps.com.

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Cody, Megan, ERNEST, Martina + more to perform at Texas' Two Step Inn

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Two Step Inn is returning to San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas, in 2024 with a star-studded lineup.

Happening April 20 and April 21, the two-day festival will be headlined by Cody Johnson and Turnpike Troubadours. Artists on the performance lineup include Megan Moroney, ERNEST, Martina McBride, Hank Williams Jr., Ian Munsick, Lee Ann Womack, Kassi Ashton, Clint Black, Drake Milligan, Mark Chesnutt, Jake Worthington, Deana Carter and Hannah Dasher.

Presale begins November 3 at 12 p.m. CT. General sales will start after with any remaining tickets available. 

To sign up for the presale code and to view the full lineup, visit twostepinn.com.

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Jason Aldean weighs in on “Try That in a Small Town” controversy

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As Jason Aldean readies to release his new album, Highway Desperado, he joined CBS Mornings‘ Jan Crawford on November 1 for his first network news interview about the backlash he got for his latest #1 hit, “Try That in a Small Town.”

“There was people of all color doing stuff in the video. That’s what I don’t understand,” Jason said candidly, addressing the racism claims he faced. “There was White people in there. There was Black people. I mean, this video did not shine light on one specific group and say, ‘That’s the problem.’ And anybody that saw that in the video, then you weren’t looking hard enough in the video, is all I can tell you.”

Though the song drummed up heavy debate, it wasn’t because of what Jason thought would cause it. He thought it was going to be because of the gun reference in the lyrics, not the music video.

“I didn’t expect it to get the kind of heat that it got,” he shared. “And I think that was more probably because of the video, more so than the actual song.”

“I know what the intentions were behind the location, the video, the song, all of it,” Jason added. “And, you know, and I stand by all that.”

Jason’s full interview on CBS Mornings is available to watch on YouTube.

Highway Desperado arrives November 3 and is available for preorder and presave now.

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'The Voice' taps Wynonna Judd as mega mentor

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Wynonna Judd has been announced as The Voice‘s season 24 mega mentor.

Wynonna will mentor contestants on coaches Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and John Legend‘s teams as they ready for the three-way Knockouts starting November 6.

“I'm a Judd, not a judge,” Wynonna shared on Instagram. “It is SUCH a privilege to be the Mega Mentor on this season of @nbcthevoice!!!!”

“Surprise! I am so excited to have my friend @wynonnajudd join us at @nbcthevoice as this season's Mega Mentor,” Reba captions her Instagram Reel of both country icons on set. “Wy is the perfect person for this and I can't wait for you to see all the great advice she gives to these talented artists.”

Reba previously served as mega mentor for season 23, before stepping into her new role as coach.

The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde + more added to CMA Awards performance lineup

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The second round of performers for the 57th annual CMA Awards has been revealed.

Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, HARDY, Zac Brown Band, The War And Treaty, Mac McAnally and singer/rapper Post Malone have been added to the performance bill for Country Music’s Biggest Night.

Luke will perform his new single “Where the Wild Things Are,” Ashley will sing “Light on in the Kitchen,” Kelsea will deliver “Leave Me Again,” Dan + Shay will take the stage for “Save Me the Trouble,” Jordan will perform the “Next Thing You Know,” Cody will sing “The Painter” and first-time CMA nominee The War And Treaty will deliver “That’s How Love Is Made.” 

Additionally, Morgan, HARDY and Post Malone will team for a classic country medley and Kenny, Alan, and Zac Brown Band will perform a tribute to their friend, Jimmy Buffett, who passed away in September.

Also on the lineup are previously announced performers Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney and Tanya Tucker.

The 57th CMA Awards, hosted by Luke and Peyton Manning, airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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North Dakota woman arrested for allegedly killing boyfriend by poison

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A North Dakota woman was arrested and charged for allegedly killing her boyfriend last month by poisoning him. The suspect, 47-year-old Ina Thea Kenoyer, is believed to have murdered 51-year-old Steven Edward Riley, Jr. of Minot (a city in North Dakota about 50 miles south of the Canadian border) due to financial reasons. Riley died on Sept. 5 at a hospital in Bismarck after being transferred there from a local hospital in Minot. Results of a subsequent autopsy determined that Riley’s official cause of death was poisoning.

The Minot Police Department said in a news release shared to its Facebook page that Kenoyer was taken into custody Monday and charged with class AA felony murder in the death of Riley, who was in a relationship with Kenoyer, and who is also from Minot. In North Dakota, a class AA felony could carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole if there is a conviction. An investigation into Kenoyer and the circumstances leading up to Riley’s death is still ongoing.

Police believe that Kenoyer “had financial motives to murder Riley,” they said. Kenoyer is being held at the Ward County Jail in Minot. Capt. Dale Plessas, the investigations commander at the Minot Police Department, in a statement: “This case was extremely complex. Thank you to everyone who provided us with information that helped our investigators piece this together.”

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Senate confirms Jack Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel in 53-43 vote

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The Senate confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be the new U.S. ambassador to Israel on Tuesday, approving his nomination amid the war in Gaza as Congress gears up for a fight over how to provide funding to support Israel against Hamas.

The Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Lew, 68, with support from only two Republicans: Sens. Rand Paul, of Kentucky, and Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina. No members of the Democratic Caucus voted against him. President Biden nominated Lew in September amid strained relations between the U.S. and Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plans to overhaul their judicial system and settlement expansion in the West Bank. The Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas increased the urgency in confirming Lew. The U.S. has not had an ambassador in Israel since July, when Tom Nides stepped down after nearly two years on the job. Stephanie Hallett, a career diplomat, has been the top official at the U.S. Embassy in the interim.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the floor after the vote: “The Senate, I’m proud to say, has now taken an extremely important step in our support of Israel. With Israel defending itself against Hamas, this ambassadorship is as important and timely as any nomination that the Senate has confirmed in a long time.”

Lew, who is Jewish, has been active in pro-Israel advocacy circles during this time in government. He was White House chief of staff for the last two years of President Barack Obama’s first term and then treasury secretary from 2013 to 2017. However, Republicans had been critical of Lew over his involvement in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. During his confirmation hearing, Lew was grilled by Republicans on lifting sanctions on Iran as part of the agreement.

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