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Appeals court grants delay, lowers bond to $175M in Trump civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump speaks to press before the start of civil fraud trial brought by NYS Attorney General Letitia James at NYS court in New York on October 2^ 2023

A New York appeals court has granted Donald Trump 10 more days to post bond for the civil fraud judgment against him, and lowered the amount from $464 million to $175 million. The former president, along with his adult sons and his company, were fined more than $464 million, including interest, after Judge Arthur Engoron found they fraudulently inflated the value of his assets.

New York Attorney General Letitia James was prepared to seize the properties of the Trump Organization beginning Monday; however, the ruling stated that the $175 million bond will be in place until at least September, meaning James won’t be able to seek to enforce the judgment against Trump until then.

Court documents from the NY civil fraud case indicate the estimated value of many of Trump’s properties, including Trump Tower, the Trump Building and more than a dozen golf and social clubs, (including the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida), were fraudulently reported by the Trump Organization. Those fraudulent values were found on financial statements and loan applications as the Trump Organization sought to take out loans against the properties.James alleged Trump used to inflate, or in some cases deflate, those values to obtain loans, avoid taxes or otherwise seek capital gains.

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Dylan Marlowe recalls Dylan Scott's reaction when he first heard “Boys Back Home”

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Dylan Marlowe is taking you into the songwriting room of his latest single, “Boys Back Home.”

The song, which is now approaching the top 40 of the country charts, came as an answer to something Marlowe and his co-writers noticed in country music.

“Me and my buddy Joe [Fox] and Seth [Ennis] [wrote it], and Seth’s from Georgia too. I think we were just all in agreeance – there was too many songs about girls, and we needed one for the boys,” the country newcomer tells ABC Audio.

After writing their boys song, the opportunity arose to make it a duet with his tour buddy and country hitmaker, Dylan Scott.

“I was out on tour with Dylan and he asked to hear some stuff I was writing. I showed him that, and so he was pumped. He’s like, ‘We got to do two Dylans on one song,'” Marlowe recounts. “So we went and recorded it and he sang on it and we put it out.”

“[It] ended up being two years later just because of the way stuff works in this town,” Marlowe says, referring to the music business in Nashville. “He had a record coming out, and didn’t make sense timing-wise. It worked out better to wait and put it out when we did because now it’s kind of got a life of its own.” 

“Boys Back Home” arrived in 2023 and was preceded by Marlowe’s debut EP, Dirt Road When I Die. His latest releases include “You Did It Too” and “Bat Outta Hell (With a Boat on the Back).”

Meanwhile, Dylan’s new deluxe album, Livin’ My Best Life (Still), arrives March 29 and is available for presave now.

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Brantley Gilbert shares his latest song, ‘Off the Rails’

Brantley Gilbert performs at CBS Radio's Stars & Strings event at the Chicago Theatre on November 9^ 2016 in Chicago^ Illinois.

Brantley Gilbert is sharing his latest single, “Off The Rails”, posting on his socials: “OFF THE RAILS IS OUT NOW!!! This song captures the energy we’re bringin to y’all on the road this year… So y’all turn it up to 12 and tag the folks you go OFF THE RAILS with… We’ll see y’all tomorrow night to kick this thing off in Alabama… It’s gonna be a year to remember and we’re just getting started 🚂 🚂 🚂 🚂 Link in bio to listen”

The singer also just kicked-off the ‘Off The Rails’ Tour, with Gilbert sharing of the trek: “we’ve got some big plans for the Off The Rails Tour. Not only will we be sprinkling in some new tracks, but we’ve found a way to add even more songs into the setlist, so you’ll be hearing a good mix of longtime favorites, deep cuts and unreleased material. We’re really looking forward to giving BG Nation the first taste of what we have in store for the next album…it’s going to be a wild ride.” The Off The Rails Tour will also feature special guests Dylan Marlowe, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones.

Take a look at the lyric video for ‘Off The Rails’ – here.

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Morgan Wade drops the single “2AM In London”

Morgan Wade on stage at Hard Rock Live. HOLLYWOOD^ FLORIDA - OCTOBER 15^ 2022

Morgan Wade has dropped her single “2AM in London”, the follow-up to her 2023 sophomore album Psychopath. You can take a listen to “2AM in London” – here.

Wade previously debuted “2AM in London” live onstage in December at a benefit concert in her hometown of Floyd, VA as well as the song, “Life With You”. To see Wade debut “2AM in London” live at the Floyd Country Store last year, head – here.

Wade will be on the road this spring for her headlining tour, before joining Alanis Morisette for a summer amphitheater tour. For tickets and a full list of tour dates visit Wade’s website.

Stream “2AM in London” : here.

Morgan Wade’s Authentic Songwriting And Beautiful Vocals Shine On Somber New Ballad, “2AM In London”

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe)’ features four additional songs

Ariana Grande at Billboard's 13th Annual Women in Music gala at Pier 36; New York^ NY - December 6^ 2018

Ariana Grande’s deluxe version of her latest album, dubbed Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe), is out now via Republic Records.

The new version features four additional songs including “Supernatural” featuring Troye Sivan, “Imperfect For You (Acoustic),” “True Story (A Capella),” and the previously released “Yes, And?” featuring Mariah Carey.”

Eternal Sunshine debuted at No. 1 on the charts and became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. The chart-topping single “Yes, And?” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked Grande’s eighth No. 1 and 21st Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

To stream Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe), head here.

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Olivia Rodrigo releases ‘GUTS (spilled)’, music video for ‘obsessed’

Olivia Rodrigo at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on November 13^ 2023 in Los Angeles^ CA

Olivia Rodrigo has released the deluxe edition of her sophomore album GUTS, titled ‘GUTS (spilled)’, featuring five additional songs including her new single “obsessed.” Rodrigo co-wrote “obsessed” with Daniel Nigro, who produced GUTS as well as her debut album SOUR, along with Annie Clark (who records as St. Vincent). The song originally appeared as a hidden track on the red D2C exclusive vinyl, standard black, and additional retail variants of GUTS vinyl.

Rodrigo posted on social media: “GUTS (spilled) is out!!!!! and the music video for obsessed too!!! I made obsessed with @dan_nigro and @st_vincent almost 3 years ago (🤯) and I’m so stoked it’s finally out in the world. it’s always been one of my favorites and it’s been so fun to play live every night on tour. I’m so proud of the songs stranger, girl I’ve always been, and scared of my guitar as well and especialllyyy excited about so american. hope you guys dig!!!!!! the GUTS have been spilled!!!!”

Rodrigo also released a music video for “obsessed”, which you can check out – here. Aside from ‘obsessed,’ GUTS (Spilled) features the bonus songs “girl i’ve always been,” “scared of my guitar,” and “stranger” (hidden tracks from other color vinyl variants of GUTS). The brand-new song “so american” is also included on GUTS (spilled), which was recorded following the release of GUTS. 

To stream GUTS (spilled), head here.

Olivia Rodrigo drops ‘Guts’ deluxe edition

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Nashville notes: Kenny's sit-down conversation + Lily Rose's EP news

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Kenny Chesney recently sat down with Sunday Today‘s Willie Geist to talk about his career, upcoming tour, No Shoes Nation and new album, BORN. In case you missed the interview, you can watch it now on YouTube.

To celebrate her upcoming Runnin' Outta Time EP, Lily Rose has announced a one-night-only Runnin’ Outta Time: The Immersive Live Experience May 9 at Nashville’s Cannery Hall. You can read the full announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, and get tickets beginning Wednesday, March 27, at 10 a.m. CT. Lily’s Runnin' Outta Time EP arrives May 10 and can be presaved now.

Sara Evans is set to drop her new album, Unbroke, on June 7. You can preorder the album now, and while you wait, check out its lead track, “Pride,” wherever you listen to music. 


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Zac Brown Band drops ultimate summer jam, “Tie Up”

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Zac Brown Band has released a summery, feel-good track, “Tie Up.”

Co-authored by frontman Zac Brown, the song’s all about unwinding and slowing things down with friends. 

“You wanna tie up, put your feet in the water/ Pop a cold top, just float like a bobber/ And it don’t matter if you’re MasterCraft/ Or you’re Bass Tracker, it don’t matter/ Tie up, koozie up a can/ Put a little sun on that farmer’s tan/ Leave your troubles on the bank and your gas in the tank/ Just worry ’bout what’s in your cup/ And tie up,” goes the breezy chorus.

“There's a little spot on Lake Lanier called ‘Cocktail Cove' that we actually mention in the song. Growing up fishing and being on that lake was a big part of my childhood,” Zac shares of his North Georgia upbringing. “We wanted to give our fans the ultimate summer jam and are looking forward to playing it on the road.”

“Tie Up” was preceded by Zac Brown Band’s latest studio album, The Comeback, which dropped in 2021 and released the deluxe treatment in 2022. 

Coming up, Zac Brown Band will join Kenny Chesney on his Sun Goes Down Tour. Tickets and the full tour schedule can be found at zacbrownband.com.

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Megan Moroney gets vulnerable in “28th of June”

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Vulnerability takes center stage in Megan Moroney‘s new track, “28th of June.”

The ballad, which Megan wrote with Ben Williams, Mackenzie Carpenter and Micah Carpenter, chronicles Megan’s rumination on a past relationship and its would-have-been anniversary date.

“Just ’cause something’s good don’t mean it lasts/ By fall, we fell apart, and just like that/ Time kept tickin’, and you mov?d on/ Another 365 have come and gon?/ Today would’ve been a day that we’d celebrate/ And now it’s just another Tuesday,” Megan sings in the piano-led chorus.

“i think some people get confused about the emo cowgirl thing but now when im asked about it im just gonna say listen to the 28th of June & u will understand,” Megan told fans on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“28th of June” was preceded by “No Caller ID” and Megan’s cover of Chris Stapleton‘s “What Are You Listening To?”

Megan’s debut album, Lucky, arrived in 2023 and features the #1 hit “Tennessee Orange” and its follow-up single, “I’m Not Pretty,” which is now in the top 20 of the country charts.

Coming up, Megan will join Kenny Chesney on his Sun Goes Down Tour. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit Megan’s website.

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Trisha Yearwood to perform unreleased song + receive humanitarian award at 2024 CMT Music Awards

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Trisha Yearwood‘s headed to the 2024 CMT Music Awards for a big night.

The “She's in Love With the Boy” singer will receive the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award and debut an as-yet-unreleased new track, “Put It in a Song.”

Per CMT, the June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award “recognizes an artist, duo/group or industry veteran who demonstrates an exceptional dedication to community and their fellow artists, embodying June's spirit as a fierce advocate and initiator in paying it forward, helping others find their voice and using their platform to inspire and uplift others.”

“We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at this year's show. Trisha has a unique ability to rally a community, whether that may be families in need with Habitat for Humanity, or uplifting her fellow artists and entertainers trying to carve a path in the industry,” CMT Music Awards executive producers share.

“She embodies the bold strength of June, who tirelessly devoted herself to service and community, and the namesake for this award. Both multi-hyphenate trailblazers eloquently crafted a script for others to model, letting their hearts and authenticity guide their personal, professional and public lives,” they add.

“Put It in a Song” will be the first preview of Trisha’s new album and follow-up to 2019’s Every Girl, which received the deluxe treatment in 2021.

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

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