Month: March 2024

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CBS announces additional performers for 2024 CMT Music Awards

Jelly Roll on stage during 2024 New Year's celebration on Times Square in New York on December 31^ 2023

CBS has announced more performers for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, with Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, and Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer joining the lineup at the awards ceremony.

The latest group of artists join previously announced performers including Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and Sam Hunt, who will join host Kelsea Ballerini at the awards ceremony, airing live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7th from 8-11 pm ET/PT on CBS. The show will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Zimmerman is nominated for male video of the year for “Religiously;” Jelly Roll earned nods for video of the year, male video of the year and CMT performance of the year for “Need a Favor;” and Wilson is competing for video of the year and female video of the year for “Watermelon Moonshine,” as well as collaborative video of the year for “More Than Friends” with Lukas Nelson + Promise of The Real. Johnson will give a world premiere performance of “That’s Texas,” a song from his latest album, Leather, and Moroney will perform her hit “No Caller ID” and also join Old Dominion for a rendition of their collaboration “Can’t Break Up Now.” McCollum and Spencer will also take the stage with a first-ever collaboration on “Burn It Down.”

The CMT Music Awards is a fan-voted awards show celebrating favorite country music videos and television performances. Fans can vote at vote.cmt.com. Ballerini, Wilson, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson and Megan Moroney lead this year’s nominees with three nominations each.

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Pop Daypop

Shawn Mendes working on new album, will headline Rock in Rio

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25-year-old singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes announced he will return to the stage after cancelling the remainder of his Wonder tour and announcing a break from performing to focus on his mental health in July 2022.

Mendes will headline the Rock in Rio music festival on Sept. 22 shows; Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth, Joss Stone, Ne-Yo and other artists will also perform at the festival, which runs Sept. 13 to Sept. 22 in Rio de Janeiro. The 25-year-old singer took to Instagram to share the news: “It’s been a really long time since i last played live and I’m so excited to share that I’ll be headlining Rock In Rio on Sept 22nd. I’ve missed being on stage and seeing you all in person so much! 😮‍💨♥ I’ve also been working on a new album and i can’t wait to play these new songs live for you. See you there. eu te amo!!!!”

The announcement comes shortly after Mendes made a brief return to the stage for a surprise performance with Niall Horan in London during his The Show: Live on Tour. The pair performed a duet rendition of Mendes’ hit single “Treat You Better,” posting the moment on his social media: “Night Eight London. Thank you to the wonderful @shawnmendes for joining me on stage last night.”

Mendes released his album Wonder in December 2020 and has since released the singles “Summer of Love” with Tainy, “It’ll Be Okay” and “When You’re Gone.”

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Enrique Iglesias, Miranda Lambert team for ‘Space in My Heart’

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Country music star Miranda Lambert and Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias have teamed up for the collaboration “Space in My Heart.” written years ago by Iglesias along with Carlos Paucar, Simon Wilcox, Ross Golan and Nolan Lambroza.

Recorded in Nashville, “Space in My Heart” is the third single from Iglesias’s upcoming album Final Vol. 2. Lambert and Iglesias previously teased the collaboration via social media with Lambert saying, “Texas meets Spain! Can’t wait for y’all to hear this one.”

Take a Listen to “Space in My Heart” – here.
To stream “Space in My Heart”, head here

Miranda Lambert And Enrique Iglesias Team Up For Beautiful Duet, “Space In My Heart”

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Willie's 4th of July Picnic + Riley Green's Busch Light shows

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Willie Nelson‘s annual 4th of July Picnic will take place at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, on July 4. The event features a star-studded performance lineup that includes Maren Morris, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Mavis Staples and Celisse. “It’s an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the birthplace of our country. We can’t wait to celebrate Independence Day with you,” shares Willie. Tickets go on sale March 29 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster’s website.

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on new Kenny Chesney merch, you’re in luck. Kenny’s No Shoes Nation has announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Kenny’s merch store is holding a 24-hour sale. Additionally, those who spend $25 will get a free gift. Check out the discounted items now at store.kennychesney.com.

Riley Green is teaming up with Busch Light for Busch Country: One Night Only. The event will take place in Kansas City on May 29 and Cincinnati on July 10. “When looking out in the crowd, I always see my fans with a cold, smooth Busch Light in hand. When the brand asked to team up for Busch Country: One Night Only, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to bring my fans an unforgettable night alongside the beer they love most,” says Riley. To win two free tickets to this invite-only event, head to busch.com/onenightonly.

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Dan + Shay are grateful to be living out “Bigger Houses”

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It’s not every day you get to live out the words of your song, but Dan + Shay are doing just that with their gratitude-centered single “Bigger Houses.”

“We're living out this song, ‘Bigger Houses.’ We know that all of this stuff that you can have doesn't matter. What matters is the people that are around you,” Shay Mooney reflects.

“Being able to see our fans face-to-face – people who have changed our lives and continue to change our lives every single day – is going to be a really amazing experience. I'm really excited to get to do that,” he adds. “Being on the road with my best friend [Dan Smyers], [having] no pressures, and [reminding] ourselves, ‘Hey, we don't have to do this. We get to do this.'”

“Bigger Houses” is the title track of Dan + Shay’s latest album, which features the chart-topping lead single, “Save Me the Trouble.” 

Coming up, Dan + Shay will take their Heartbreak On The Map Tour to Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Saint Paul, Minnesota; and Omaha, Nebraska, on April 5, April 6 and April 7, respectively.

For tickets and a full list of upcoming tour dates, head to Dan + Shay’s website.

You can also catch Dan + Shay as coaches on season 25 of The Voice, airing Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.

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Go Country 105

HARDY takes his “TRUCK BED” to #1

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HARDY has earned him his third #1 with “TRUCK BED.”

The song, which HARDY co-wrote with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, is also his 12th chart-topper as a songwriter.

“I'm so thankful,” Hardy tells Billboard of his latest Country Airplay achievement. “I know my music is a little left of center, so thank you, country radio, for taking a chance on me and playing this song. I can't wait for you guys to hear what's coming next!”

You can find “TRUCK BED” on HARDY’s latest country and rock-blending album, the mockingbird & THE CROW.

Coming up, HARDY will release his star-studded Joe Diffie tribute album, HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, on March 29. The project was previewed in November with the Post Malone-assisted “Pickup Man” and “John Deere Green” featuring Morgan Wallen.

On the tour front, HARDY’ll kick off his 15-date Quit!! tour May 30 in Rogers, Arkansas. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to hardyofficial.com.

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Riley Green's new EP will feature a Bruce Springsteen cover

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Riley Green has announced his new EP, Way Out Here.

Arriving April 12, the seven-track set includes a cover of Bruce Springsteen‘s “Atlantic City,” a staple at Riley’s live shows, and the previously released “Way Out Here.”

“We've been playing these new songs on the road and wanted to get them to the fans soon as possible,” says Riley. “I'm always working on new music and have more coming throughout the year.”

Riley’s latest album is 2023’s Ain’t My Last Rodeo, which spawned the Luke Combs-assisted #1 hit, “Different ‘Round Here.”

To see Riley on his ongoing Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour with openers Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley, visit rileygreenmusic.com.

Riley’s Way Out Here EP is available for presave now.

Here’s the Way Out Here EP track list:

“Jesus Saves”
“Way Out Here”
“Atlantic City”
“Good Morning from Mexico”
“Damn Good Day to Leave”
“Pick a Place”
“Worst Way”

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Go Country 105

Meet The Voice's new mega mentor: Keith Urban

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Keith Urban has been tapped as The Voice‘s season 25 mega mentor.

Kicking off April 8, Keith will join the show to mentor the contestants who have made it through the battle rounds as each team readies for the upcoming knockouts.

Previous mega mentors include Wynonna Judd and Reba McEntire, who’s now a coach alongside Dan + Shay, John Legend and Chance the Rapper.

Keith’s forthcoming 12th album, featuring recent releases “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me,” will drop later this year. 

The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC. 


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Cody, Parker, Old Dominion, Megan + more join 2024 CMT Music Awards lineup

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Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer have been added as performers for the 2024 CMT Music Awards.

Cody, who’s up for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year, will perform “That’s Texas” from his latest album, Leather.

Old Dominion will team with Megan for their Collaborative Video of the Year-nominated duet, “Can’t Break Up Now.” Megan, who’s up for Female Video of the Year, will also fly solo for the debut television performance of “No Caller ID.”

Parker will enlist Breakthrough Female Video of the Year nominee Brittney for a first-time onstage collaboration of his latest single, “Burn It Down,” which is now in the top five of the country charts.

Other earlier announced performers include Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Sam Hunt, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman and host Kelsea Ballerini.

The 2024 CMT Music Awards airs live from Austin, Texas, on April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

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News Daypop

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down at the end of the year

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Boeing announced on Monday that CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year. The company said Calhoun will stay on until the end of 2024 to “complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future.”

Board Chair Larry Kellner, a board member for nearly 15 years, plans to forgo nomination for an additional term at the company’s annual shareholder meeting this spring, Boeing said, adding that Steve Mollenkopf, former CEO of chipmaker Qualcomm, will immediately take over as Boeing board chair and lead the search for a new chief executive.  Mollenkopf said:  “I am fully confident in this company and its leadership — and together we are committed to taking the right actions to strengthen safety and quality, and to meet the needs of our customers.” 

The move comes amid fallout from a high-profile safety failure onboard an Alaska Airlines flight in January, when a door plug blew out of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft while the plane was in flight. In a statement, Calhoun shared: “The eyes of the world are on us, and I know that we will come through this moment a better company. We will remain squarely focused on completing the work we have done together to return our company to stability after the extraordinary challenges of the past five years, with safety and quality at the forefront of everything that we do.”

Calhoun served as CEO of Boeing for four years, and in a letter to employees on Monday he said: “we must continue to respond to this accident with humility and complete transparency. We also must inculcate a total commitment to safety and quality at every level of our company. The eyes of the world are on us, and I know we will come through this moment a better company, building on all the learnings we accumulated as we worked together to rebuild Boeing over the last number of years.”

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