Month: December 2023

Elle King and ‘Entertainment Tonight’s’ Rachel Smith co-hosting ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

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Post date December 4, 2023
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Elle King at VH1 Trailblazer Honors at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 20^ 2019 in Los Angeles^ CA

Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith will host this year’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’. King and Smith are returning for a second time to host the five-hour event, which will broadcast live from the Bicentennial Mall in Music City on December 31, airing on CBS. King will also be performing some of her biggest hits during the show, with more performers to be announced at a later date.

King said in a statement: “New Year’s Eve is the one party we celebrate all over the world. I wouldn’t want to spend it any other place than Music City! I’m so excited to get to host another beautiful night of music, friends, love, and joy. I can’t wait to celebrate an incredible year and welcome a new one together.”

Smith said in a statement: “Being back in Nashville co-hosting with my girl Elle is something I look forward to every year. We’re gonna put on one heck of a show from Music City. Nashville’s Big Bash will be the perfect soundtrack to ring in another year with family and friends.”

CBS Presents New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air live on CBS on Sunday, December 31, as well as stream live on Paramount+. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the show on-demand the next day.

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Dylan Scott earns 4th No. 1 single with ‘Can’t Have Mine’

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Post date December 4, 2023
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Dylan Scott at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7^ 2019 in Las Vegas^ NV

Dylan Scott has earned his fourth No. 1 single on both the Mediabase and Billboard charts with “Can’t Have Mine”. Scott celebrated the achievement on social media, writing: “Can’t Have Mine is officially the #1 song in America! Thank you Jesus!! Thank you to my brothers and co-writers @mattaldermanmusic @dallaswilson8 and @joshmeltonmusic for letting me crash the writing room the day we wrote this song! GRATEFUL! ”

Scott’s latest No. 1 was written for Scott’s wife, Blair, with whom he recently welcomed their third child, a baby boy. The single also recently achieved Platinum certification, marking 8 million RIAA certified units over Scott’s seven singles and one album, and the fourth RIAA certification he has received this year.

Scott is currently on the road with his “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us Tour,” across North America. For information, head to Scott’s official website.

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Alicia Keys, Usher, Fantasia, H.E.R. and more included on ‘The Color Purple’ Soundtrack

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Post date December 4, 2023
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Alicia Keys in Westwood^ CA USA - April 26^ 2023:

The official soundtrack to the upcoming musical film The Color Purple will be release Dec. 15th, prior to the movie’s debut in theaters on Dec. 25. The Color Purple is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker‘s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and the 2005 stage production by Marsha Norman. The upcoming film stars Fantasia, Taraji P Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Ciara and H.E.R.

The star-studded The Color Purple (Music From and Inspire By) soundtrack is executive produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders and gamma. founder/CEO Larry Jackson. The soundtrack features Alicia Keys, Usher, H.E.R., Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Halle Bailey, Coco Jones, Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Jorja Smith, Mary Mary and more. It will include songs performed in the film, as well as original material inspired by the movie.

According to a press release, “fans can expect a ‘breathtaking duet’ by Usher and H.E.R., and ‘a special remix’ by Missy Elliott.” The film’s end credit song is performed by Fantasia, who also stars in the film as Celie.

The soundtrack’s lead single “Lifeline,” written and co-produced by Alicia Keys, is out now. Listen to “Lifeline” by Alicia Keys – here.

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Demi Lovato’s Roku holiday special to feature Paris Hilton, Trixie Mattel

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Post date December 4, 2023
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Demi Lovato at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York on March 06^ 2023

The Roku Channel is sharing the trailer for Demi Lovato’s holiday special, A Very Demi Holiday Special, premiering Dec. 8.

The streaming event is described as “a heartwarming, captivating special featuring music and plenty of out-of-this-world surprises” that “will fill your home and heart with a very Demi twist on the festive spirit,” and will feature Lovato performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and other holiday songs, as well as some of her hits.

The trailer for A Very Demi Holiday Special features Lovato singing holiday songs, while guest star Paris Hilton joins Lovato in the kitchen to bake holiday treats, Trixie Mattel helps Lovato with some dance choreography, and Tiffany Haddish helps Lovato decorate holiday costumes. JoJo, Rich Eisen and Hailey Bieber are also set to appear

The Roku Channel is available on Roku devices, internet, Android and iOS devices. See the trailer for A Very Demi Holiday Special – here.

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Nashville notes: Jordyn Shellhart's holiday EP + Conner Smith's LP

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Post date December 1, 2023
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Jordyn Shellhart has released her Christmas EP, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace. The four-track set includes a cover of Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani‘s “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” with Austin Snell. “I made this EP for people who want their Christmas music to sound like mulling spices, watching snow fall gently with a single deer in the distance or sitting cross-legged by fireplaces. I hope this EP serves to enhance those specific activities this holiday season,” shares Jordyn.

Conner Smith‘s upcoming debut album, Smoky Mountains, is now available for preorder on vinyl. The LP will ship on the project’s release date, January 26. Grab yours at shop.bigmachinelabelgroup.com.

Tickets to Jason Aldean‘s 2024 Highway Desperado Tour are on sale now. The trek kicks off May 18 in Thackerville, Oklahoma, with Lauren Alaina, Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell and Dee Jay Silver opening on select dates. Get your tickets now at Jason’s website.

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Dollywood's searching for singers for new musical

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Post date December 1, 2023
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Ever wanted to perform at the famed Dollywood? Here’s your chance.

Its entertainment team is holding auditions in Nashville on Friday, December 15, to find both male and female country singers to tell Dolly Parton‘s life story in a new musical at its Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park.

Per a press release, the team’s looking for those who can “move and dance in musical numbers that will be featured throughout the new show.” For the audition, candidates should prepare two contrasting country songs of 45 seconds each. A piano accompanist will be provided, or auditionees may accompany themselves on guitar or any other hand-held instrument.

Auditions are by appointment only. To register and for more information on the process, visit dollywood.com.

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Deck the halls with Cody Johnson

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Post date December 1, 2023
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It’s time to get in the festive spirit with Cody Johnson.

CMT has announced a new holiday special, A Cody Johnson Christmas. Named after Cody’s 2021 album, the event will feature the Texas native and his family delivering yuletide tunes for viewers.

Cody’s 10-track A Cody Johnson Christmas arrived in November 2021, and features a cover of Willie Nelson‘s “Pretty Paper” and Merle Haggard‘s “If We Make It Through December.”

A Cody Johnson Christmas airs Wednesday, December 13, at 9 p.m. ET on CMT.

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Head to the “Southeast Oklahoma Pines” with Corey Kent

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Post date December 1, 2023
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Corey Kent has released an autobiographical new song, “Southeast Oklahoma Pines.”

The acoustic-leaning track was penned by Corey, Luke Preston and Jack Hummel, and it finds Corey basking in the stillness of his old stomping grounds.

“Broken Bow, Oklahoma just might be my favorite place in the world. It's where my family has been for generations running lumber mills & cattle,” shares Corey. “It's where I learned to hunt & fish. It's where I fell in love with the outdoors.”

“To me, Southeast Oklahoma is more than a place. It's a home cooked meal. It's a hug when you walk through the front door. It's heritage. It's a nudge to slow down. To remove the distractions,” he says. “When I make my way home to those Southeast Oklahoma Pines, it's a reminder that even at its worst, life ain't all that bad.”

Corey’s currently approaching the top 40 of the country charts with “Something’s Gonna Kill Me,” the follow-up single to the chart-topping “Wild as Her.”

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Sam Hunt shares gender, name of second child

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Post date December 1, 2023
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Sam Hunt is no longer the only male in the Hunt household.

The “Take Your Time” hitmaker shared with People that he and wife Hannah Lee Fowler have welcomed their second child, a boy, named Lowry Lee.

The baby boy’s name is derived from his parents’ middle names: Lowry is Hunt’s and Lee is Hannah’s.

Lowry joins his 18-month-old big sister, Lucy Louise, who arrived in May 2022.

Sam’s announcement comes after he posted a photo of the new family of four during the Thanksgiving holiday and captioned it, “Thank You Lord.” The picture, however, hid Lowry’s face and was shared without mention of his name or gender.

On the music front, Sam’s #35 and ascending the country charts with his latest single, “Outskirts.”

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Carly Pearce praises Jelly Roll: “To know him is to love him”

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Post date December 1, 2023
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There’s another person who’s a big fan of Jelly Roll, and it’s none other than fellow country artist Carly Pearce.

The “What He Didn’t Do” singer recently posted a photo of her hugging Jelly onstage alongside a heartfelt caption praising him.

“I. Am. Not. Okay. Yall.. I have played so many shows over the last 7 years, but none like tonight. This human is obviously taking country music by storm, but to know him is to love him,” Carly shares on Instagram. “I have never met someone with more of a purpose than you @jellyroll615.”

“I feel inspired by the power of music and by the power of the underdog,” she continues. “Unbelievably proud of what Jelly is doing & feel so honored to have witnessed the impact tonight. If you ever need your next duet partner, CALL ME.”

Carly’s currently #25 on the country charts with her Chris Stapleton-assisted ballad, “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” Meanwhile, Jelly’s #2 and approaching the #1 spot with his Lainey Wilson-featured single, “Save Me.”