Month: February 2024

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Country Daypop

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announce new duet ‘Purple Irises’

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani arrives for AFI Lifetime Achievement Gala on June 09^ 2022 in Hollywood^ CA

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced they will be releasing a new collaboration titled “Purple Irises” this Friday, February 9.

The new release will be a standalone single, and the couple posted the cover art on their social media. The retro-looking image features Stefani and Shelton both wearing denim outfits, with Gwen lounging on a sofa and Blake holding an acoustic guitar while sitting on a piano stool along with the title ‘Purple Irises’ and the caption: ‘🪻02.09.24🪻’

Stefani teased fans with a snippet of the tune in a post shared to her TikTok, and shared a look at her and Shelton recording “Purple Irises” in the studio on TikTok along with a message to fans: “We love u guys so excited to share w u 💜💜💜💜💜”

To stream ‘Purple Irises’ head here.

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Country Daypop

Jason Isbell files for divorce from wife Amanda Shires

Jason Isbell and wife Amanda Shires attend the 63rd annual BMI Country awards at BMI on November 3^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Country music couple Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are headed for divorce. People reports that Isbell, 45, filed for divorce from Shires, 41, on Dec. 15 in Williamson County outside of Nashville, two months before the couple’s 11th wedding anniversary.

Rumors surrounding Isbell and Shires marriage have been circulating recently, and the two haven’t been photographed together in several months. A birthday tribute to Isbell posted to Shires’ social media account earlier this month was taken down shortly after, and the two unfollowed each other on Instagram. Shires was also not in attendance when Isbell took home two Grammys at this year’s annual award show, including Best American Roots song and Best Americana album.

Isbell plays guitar for Shires’ country music supergroup, The Highwomen (along with Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby), while Shires plays fiddle and performs as a backup singer for Isbell’s band, The 400 Unit.

Isbell and Shires married in February 2013 and have an 8-year-old daughter, Mercy.

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Pop Daypop

Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign drop new video for ‘Talking/Once Again’ featuring North West

Kanye West attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater.

Kanye West has dropped he first release from his project with Ty Dolla $ign titled ‘Talking/Once Again’, along with a video that features Ye’s eldest daughter, 10-year-old North West.  Ye posted to Instagram: “TALKING / ONCE AGAIN. Directed by D’INNOCENZO BROTHERS cinematography BY MATTEO COCCO”.

‘Talking/Once Again’ was produced by Ye and British singer-producer James Blake. with the video directed by the D’Innocenzo Brothers, and photographed by Matteo Cocco.  The visual opens with North lip-syncing while various hands of unseen people brush and braid her hair. Ye then appears on screen with the young girl on his shoulders. North’s verse is followed by vocals from Ty Dolla $ign, whose daughter Jailynn Crystal also appears in the clip alongside her dad.

The track and video for “Talking/Once Again,” marks the first release from ¥$, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s collaborative project, Vultures, scheduled to drop on Friday.

Take a look at the video for ‘Talking/Once Again’ – here.

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Pop Daypop

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ debuting on Disney+ with additional songs

Concert film Taylor Swift : The Eras Tour ; Display at the theater October 22^ 2023

Disney announced on X that the ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ concert film will be available for streaming next month on Disney+. In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Iger said: “The Eras Tour has been a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world, and we are very excited to bring this electrifying concert to audiences wherever they are, exclusively through Disney+.”

Swift also posted the news on Instagram: “This week is truly the best kind of chaos. I’m thrilled to let you know I’ve found a streaming home for The Eras Tour Concert Film, and that home will be @disneyplus. For the first time we’ll be showing the entire concert (including “cardigan”, plus 4 additional songs from the acoustic section!!) and I’m calling it, huge shock, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)”. Available starting March 15 which is actually very 🔜😆🫶”

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) will stream starting March 15. The film will include all songs from the three Los Angeles tour dates during which it was filmed at SoFi Stadium, and will include the song “cardigan,” as well as four additional acoustic surprise songs from the tour: “I Can See You,” “Maroon,” “You Are in Love” and “Death by a Thousand Cuts.” The film was one of the biggest box office sensations of 2023 and stands as the top-grossing concert documentary movie of all time, grossing $180.8 million domestically and $80.9 million overseas for a total of $261.1 million against a mere $15 million budget.

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Dalton Dover + Vince Gill's duet, Jelly Roll on 'Idol'

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Dalton Dover and Vince Gill are releasing a duet version of Vince’s hit “Go Rest High on That Mountain” on Friday, February 9. While you wait, you can check out a snippet of it on Dalton’s Instagram.

Jelly Roll will join season 22 of American Idol as a guest mentor and performer. The news arrived via the show’s Instagram and People. American Idol season 22 premieres Sunday, February 18, on ABC.

George Birge is set to release his new track, “Cowboy Songs,” on Friday, February 23. You can presave it now to hear it as soon as it drops.

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Jon Bon Jovi to open Nashville bar in the spring

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Get ready to be “livin’ on a prayer” when you hit Nashville’s Lower Broadway soon.

Jon Bon Jovi has teamed with BPH Hospitality set to open his bar, JBJ’s Nashville, in the spring. It’ll be located at 405 Broadway, the former home of Merchant’s restaurant.

“We're looking forward to having a place in Nashville that we call home,” Jon shares in a statement. “When Big Plan Holdings and the team of Josh and Tara Joseph asked us if we were interested, it wasn't because we were just another rock band, it was because we are a band with deep roots in Nashville.”

“We have had wonderful times in Nashville recording several albums and working with some of the finest people in all the music business,” he adds. “I can't wait to toast all of Broadway and get to know our neighbors!”

This is not Jon’s foray into the country music scene. In 2006, he earned a #1 hit on country radio with his Jennifer Nettles-assisted duet, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” In 2007, he collaborated with Leann Rimes on “Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore” from his album Lost Highway. 

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Go Country 105

Kacey Musgraves announces new album, 'Deeper Well,' with title track

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Kacey Musgraves is set to drop her fifth studio album, Deeper Well, on March 15.

The 14-track project is co-produced by Kacey and longtime collaborators Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian – the team behind her Grammy-winning album, Golden Hour.

Accompanying Kacey’s announcement is the arrival of the project’s folk-leaning title track.

Of the reflective “Deeper Well,” which Kacey penned with Ian and Daniel, Kacey says, “Sometimes you reach a crossroads. Winds change direction. What you once felt drawn to doesn't hold the same allure. You get blown off course but eventually find your footing and forage for new inspiration, new insight and deeper love somewhere else.”

Kacey’s currently top 30 on the country charts with her duet with Zach Bryan, “I Remember Everything.” The song recently won a Grammy for Best Country Song by a Duo or Group at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Deeper Well is available for preorder now.

Here’s the track list for Deeper Well:

“Cardinal”
“Deeper Well”
“Too Good to be True”
Moving Out”
“Giver / Taker”
“Sway”
“Dinner with Friends”
“Heart of the Woods”
“Jade Green”
“The Architect”
“Lonely Millionaire”
“Heaven Is”
“Anime Eyes”
“Nothing to be Scared Of”

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Go Country 105

Lainey Wilson teases studio time + new music

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Good news, Fast Lainers: Lainey Wilson is working on new music.

The “Heart Like a Truck” singer recently shared a video of her in the studio working on a song called “Country’s Cool Again,” fresh off her career-first Grammy win for Best Country Album.

“Doggone daggummit…. #CountrysCoolAgain,” Lainey captioned the Instagram video, which featured footage of her in the studio working on the song with musicians.

While not much is known about “Country’s Cool Again,” Lainey did tease the song sheet and lyrics, which indicated that she co-wrote the track with Dallas Wilson, Trannie Anderson and Aslan Freeman. 

Coming up, Lainey will hit the road on her Country’s Cool Again Tour, which begins May 31 in Nashville. You can grab tickets now at Lainey’s website.

“Wildflowers and Wild Horses” is Lainey’s latest single, and it’s currently in the top 20 of the country charts.

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Go Country 105

Toby Keith to be honored with CMT special

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CMT will pay tribute to Toby Keith with a new special, CMT Remembers: Toby Keith.

The 30-minute special will celebrate Toby’s illustrious career and impact on country music with exclusive interviews, performances and unforgettable moments from his multidecade career.

Additionally, CMT will spotlight Toby’s music videos for an hour on Friday, February 9, starting 8 a.m. ET. 

Toby passed away February 5 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer.

CMT Remembers: Toby Keith premieres Thursday, February 8, at 8 p.m. ET. A trailer of the special is available now on CMT’s Instagram.

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Parker McCollum + wife Hallie expecting first child

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Congratulations are in order for Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie Ray Light, who announced they’re expecting their first child.

The news arrived Wednesday via a collaborative post on Hallie’s Instagram.

“God's little blessing. We love you so much already, Baby M!” Hallie captioned her post, which featured a photo of the couple sharing a kiss against a scenic beachside backdrop.

“Wow! Awesome news! So happy to hear about this! I love you babe! Congrats!” Parker wrote in jest in the comments.

The “Pretty Heart” singer also shared his excitement on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “I'm gone be a daddy! Baby M coming later this year! Such a huge blessing from God!”

Parker and Hallie got married in March 2022 in Tomball, Texas, after an eight-monthlong engagement.

The Texas native is currently on his Burn It Down Tour, with upcoming stops in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and St. Louis, Missouri, on February 8, 9 and 10, respectively.

Parker’s current single, “Burn It Down,” is approaching the top 10 on the country charts.

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