Month: August 2025

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The dancing duet partner who tops Thomas Rhett’s list

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Thomas Rhett just sold out Boston’s Fenway Park with Teddy Swims, who also duets with him on a version of “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman.” 

In the past, TR’s also collaborated with Katy Perry, Riley Green and Jon Pardi. But the country star is still dreaming of another bucket list duet partner.

“I would say out of this genre, Bruno Mars has kinda always been my one,” TR reveals. “You know, we just gotta like hang out one time and write a song, and I feel like something could happen. But yeah, Bruno would be a lot of fun to duet with.”

It turns out TR’s also a little envious of Bruno’s fancy footwork.

“If I could just get a little bit of his swagger, like even just a third, and be able to dance similarly, you know, I feel like we could record something really neat,” he says. 

Thomas Rhett’s still doing just fine on his own, however, as “After All the Bars Are Closed” is top five and climbing at country radio. 

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Country Daypop

Carly Pearce, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde among the first round of performers for 18th ACM Honors

Carly Pearce at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards Arrivals at Allegient Stadium on March 7^ 2022 in Las Vegas^ NV

The Academy of Country Music revealed the first round of performers for the 18th ACM Honors, hosted by Carly Pearce – who is returning for her fifth year – and first-time host Russell Dickerson.

This year’s ACM Honors will celebrate special honorees including Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and more, taking place Wednesday, August 20th at The Pinnacle, located at Nashville Yards. Additional honorees include Lori Badgett, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, “Twisters,” Ben Vaughn, and Lainey Wilson, the Academy of Country Music announced.

The first round of performers confirmed for the star-studded show include: Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, and Pearce, hailed the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night.”   Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.

Pearce said in a statement: “I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row. This night holds a special place in my heart because it shines a light on the songwriters, musicians, and industry voices who make what we do possible. It’s truly one of my favorite nights of the year. It will be such a full circle moment to co-host with one of my oldest friends in Nashville, Russell Dickerson.”

Dickerson said “it’s a real honor to be hosting ACM Honors for the first time—especially at The Pinnacle, in the heart of Nashville. This night is all about giving credit to the folks who keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, and I’m proud to be part of it. Getting to team up with Carly and celebrate the industry we love so much is going to be one for the books.”

Kerri Edwards, Chair of the ACM Special Awards committee, in a press release issued earlier this month: “This year’s ACM Special Awards honorees each have played an essential role in Country Music’s success. From some of Country Music’s legendary artists to the incredible songwriters and powerhouse executives, we are so excited to celebrate these well-deserved recipients next month at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Congratulations to all the honorees.”

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Country Daypop

Chris Janson releases fifth studio album ‘Wild Horses’

Chris Janson performs in concert at The Fest at Long Island Community Hospital at Bald Hill on July 3^ 2019 in Farmingville^ New York.

Chris Janson has dropped his fifth studio album, Wild Horses, his latest release off the forthcoming album, in which Janson co-wrote and co-produced every track.

Janson previewed the album with the release of the video for “The Bride,” written by Janson, Mitch Oglesby, Adam Wood and Michael Wayne Wilkes. It follows a love story of Janson and his wife; who shared: “I’ve always referred to my wife, Kelly, as ‘the bride.’ This is the perfect love song and perfect for wedding season – actually, any time of the year. This song is very true to life and tells our story.”

Stream ‘Wild Horses’ – HERE.

See the video for ‘The Bride’ – HERE.

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Pop Daypop

See Addison Rae’s video for ‘Headphones On’

Addison Rae arrives for Variety Power of Women on Nov 16^ 2023 in Hollywood^ CA

Addison Rae has released the new song “Headphones On,” the fourth song off her upcoming debut LP, tentatively scheduled to drop on June 6. “Headphones On” follows the February release of “High Fashion,” which dropped after last year’s hit single, “Diet Pepsi” as well as the track “Aquamarine.”

Co-written and produced by Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd, “Headphones On” was released alongside a music video filmed in Reykjavik, Iceland. The video opens with Rae behind the counter in a pink-and-red rain jacket, playing a cashier. Scenes of her riding a horse through open landscapes are woven throughout. In a message shared on social media, Rae described the personal connection she feels to the track: “This song is deeply connected to me in so many ways. Writing it was healing, emotional, and extremely spiritual. Every good thing comes my way. Because I choose to be good.”

Rae released her debut single, “Obsessed,” in 2021, and she shared her first EP, AR, in 2023.

See the video for “Headphones On” – here.

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Pop Daypop

Benson Boone shares video for ‘Mr. Electric Blue’ off new album

Benson Boone attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Benson Boone dropped the tongue-in-cheek music video for his new single, “Mr. Electric Blue,” taken off his sophomore album, American Heart.

The visual finds Boone, 22, poking fun at those critics and fans who endlessly troll him on social media, and shows Benson wearing a “One Hit Wonder” T-shirt during a fictional meeting with his agent at ‘Industry Plant Records.’

“Mr. Electric Blue” is the fourth single from American Heart, which also includes the hits songs “Mystical Magical “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” and “Momma Song.” Other tracks included on the new album are: “Man in Me,” “Reminds Me of You,” “I Wanna be the One You Call,” “Wanted Man,” “Take Me Home” and “Young American Heart.”

The new 10-song project arrives ahead of Boone’s forthcoming American Heart North American arena tour, which is set to hit Madison Square Garden in New York and the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles after kicking off in St. Paul, Minnesota in August.

American Heart is out now; stream HERE.

See the video for ‘Mr. Electric Blue’ – HERE.

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