Month: January 2024

Perhaps unbeknownst to fans, the writing of Parker McCollum‘s “Burn It Down” happened rather serendipitously.

“Live, it’s great. I look forward to it in the show every night,” Parker says. “It’s turned out to be a really big hit for us. But that song came out of nowhere. I didn’t want to write that day. I was burned out. I thought I was done with the record and [Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose of] the Love Junkies come over to the house to write.”

As the creative wheels began turning, Parker started singing “Burn It Down” “out loud over and over again” 30 minutes into their writing session.

“Hillary Lindsey was like, ‘Hell yeah, what is that?’ And I’m like, ‘I have no idea,'” Parker recalls to ABC Audio. “I never said that. I didn’t have it in my mind. Nothing.”

“[It was] just out of nowhere, which is how every song I’ve ever written has come to be,” he says. “I just made some stuff up, so it was no different.” 

“Burn It Down” is currently #13 and ascending the country charts. You can find it on Parker’s latest album, Never Enough.

To catch Parker on his ongoing Burn It Down Tour, head to his website.

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Jason Aldean has rolled out new Highway Desperado merch. The newly launched products include a long-sleeved shirt, a vintage photo T-shirt, whiskey stones and a keychain. Grab yours now at store.jasonaldean.com.

Eli Young Band has announced their 10 Years – 10,000 Towns Tour. “March 4th will mark 10 years since we put out our album ‘10,000 Towns’ – and what an amazing 10 years it's been. To celebrate, we're hitting the road on the 10 Years – 10,000 Towns Tour! We'll be playing a lot of hits from the album and some other favorites too. Hope to see y'all there!” they share on X, formerly known as Twitter. Tickets are available now at eliyoungband.com.

Mason Ramsey is dropping a new song, “Here All Day,” on Friday, January 26. You can presave the track now to hear it as soon as it arrives.

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If you’ve never heard of or had cowboy cookies, here’s your chance to make some of your own.

The Pioneer Woman has shared a recipe for delicious, chocolate-loaded cowboy cookies.

According to The Pioneer Woman, the cookies were “made famous by former First Lady Laura Bush, who submitted them for a baking contest during the 2000 presidential election.”

The recipe starts with a chocolate chip cookie base and welcomes bonus ingredients and mix-ins, such as rolled oats, pecans, coconut, cinnamon, peanuts and walnuts.

“These are tasty and (don’t laugh at me this early in the morning) they COULD totally pass as a breakfast treat? (Notice the question mark on the end of that sentence. [laughing face emoji]) Print this one out…so good!” The Pioneer Woman‘s Ree Drummond says on Facebook.

You can check out the cowboy cookies recipe now at thepioneerwoman.com.

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Nate Smith‘s “World on Fire” has spent six consecutive weeks atop Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.

Additionally, the fiery number has spent three weeks at #1 on Mediabase’s Country chart.

“THANK U COUNTRY RADIO!!!! I am completely taken back. It was just a few years ago that i lost everything in the camp fire of paradise. I honestly didn’t know what i was [gonna] do. I was in my mid 30’s had no money & was living with my dad,” Nate captions an Instagram Reel.

“Fast forward to today with a 6 week number one. Ya’ll it’s never too late,” he adds. “Don’t stop chasing your dreams. Turn your pain into beauty. Love u all.”

“World on Fire” is the follow-up single to “Whiskey on You.” Both #1 hits are off Nate’s self-titled debut album, which arrived in April 2023.

Nate is currently on his headlining World On Fire Tour. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to natesmithofficial.com.

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Looking to spice up your days? You’re in luck. Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines have unveiled a newly expanded line of products.

Inspired by good ol’ southern comfort food, the line includes Blueberry Muffin Mix, Banana Nut Muffin Mix, Chocolate Cake Mix, Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mix, Yellow Cake Mix and other frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack items. The aforementioned products will hit stores this month.

Additionally, the first single branded Dolly Parton item, Buttermilk Pancake Mix, will arrive at retailers this winter. More items will also be rolled out later in 2024.

“I loved co-creating my Duncan Hines line with Conagra and I’m thrilled we’re going well beyond the baking aisle with new items across the store,” says Dolly. “We’re looking to continue to inspire special moments in the kitchen, with some of my family’s favorite recipes, and I think people are really going to love them!”

“We are beyond thrilled to build on the success of our partnership with one of the most beloved and respected women in the world,” adds Lucy Brady, president of Grocery & Snacks at Conagra Brands, which owns Duncan Hines. “With our expertise in food, we’ll help bring Dolly’s vision and favorite recipes to so many tables across America, with delicious new offerings across a wide range of eating occasions.”

You can preview and buy your favorite mixes now at bakingwithdolly.com.

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Luke Bryan‘s beaming with gratitude for his fun-filled ninth annual Crash My Playa.

The event took place January 17-20 in Riviera Cancún, Mexico, and featured performances from Luke and his buddies Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Eddie Montgomery and more.

“I can't think of a better way to kick off the year. Jon and Jelly Roll came out and just blew everyone away with their sets, and it was so fun to watch,” shares Luke. “On Saturday night I'm pretty sure I was having more fun than anyone out there!”

“Being able to have a set list that is more off the cuff and spontaneous is one of my favorite nights on stage. Dierks and I always have fun singing together and then to top it with a legend like Eddie Montgomery was just something I have always wanted to do,” he reflects. “I could not have asked for a better group of artists and friends to have down here with us.”

“Y'all did it again!! Most epic pool party to date! Sunday scares hitting hard today,” Dustin Lynch captions a photo of his toga pool party on Instagram. “Already looking forward to next year, you know we are already dreaming BIGGER THAN EVER for year 10! @crashmyplaya.”

You can check out photos from Luke’s Crash My Playa on Instagram now.

Luke and Jon’s single, “Cowboys and Plowboys,” is in the top 40 and ascending the country charts.

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