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Below provided (with the exception of a corrected typo or two). Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Jelly Roll announces he is bringing his “Beautifully Broken” tour home to Nashville, TN, for a hometown show at the Bridgestone Arena on November 26, 2024, wrapping the tour with a heartfelt homecoming with special guests ERNEST & Alexandra Kay. The upcoming show marks his highly-anticipated first headlining performance in the Music City since his unforgettable appearance at Bridgestone Arena in December 2022. The announcement comes on the heels of the October 11th release of his highly-anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken, available everywhere now. Jelly Roll has reached new heights on his all-arena run of newly launched “Beautifully Broken,” where he has sold over 550,000 tickets thus far on his largest headlining tour to date. The tour played to sold out crowds across the US coast to coast, including headlining dates at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Jelly Roll has brought fans across the country a spiritual experience on this tour, combining several productions features from fire to water in an elaborate set design. Particularly his performance of closing number “Save Me” has been met with rave reviews, praising its stunning production as pouring rain falls on the artist to set the stage for this emotional masterpiece.
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Cancer is a wretched adversary and Keith fought and played sold out shows until the end. Please take some quiet (or very very loud, as long as you mean it) time to remember the trailblazing icon who, despite his more mainstream depictions and roles stole many a young girl's heart throughout many of his more ballad-rich dream walkin' musical phases. He even secured a Billboard top spot just last year after his unexpectedly genuine appearance to perform and accept an award (presented by Blake Shelton) at the first-ever People's Choice Country Awards. He also gave candid interviews with local Oklahoma news anchor Robin Marsh where he shared the conversation that compelled him to write "Don't Let the Old Man In" (and where he spoke strongly about his faith - and, shares Marsh today amidst tears "his test became his testimony") and Bobby Bones. He confided he really didn't want to perform "Don't Let the Old Man In" at the PCCA's initially because it was so dark, he wanted to do something upbeat and he knew Shelton would be funny and would be performing "Who's Your Daddy".
Videos embedded and links below. Below by Jessica Nicholson/courtesy Billboard 02/6/2024 As country music fans and the country music community mourn the passing of singer, songwriter and musical iconoclast Toby Keith, who died Feb. 5 at age 62 following a battle with stomach cancer, it is notable the fortitude he possessed in his final months. On Sept. 28, Toby Keith played what would be his final television performance when he took part in the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House. Keith was honored with the Country Icon Award during the ceremony. The country music icon delivered a tremendous rendition of "Don't Let the Old Man In" during the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards. During the show, Keith’s fellow country artist Blake Shelton called him a “global country superstar, award-winning singer-songwriter, devoted and beloved activist, business powerhouse … Toby Keith is a multi-dimensional artist like no other … a global megastar, a man of the people, and a genuine inspiration. Toby Keith is a true icon.” In accepting the country icon honor, Keith’s speech was both lighthearted and heartfelt. “I bet you never thought y’all’d see me in skinny jeans,” he joked before getting serious. “I want to thank the Almighty for allowing me to be here tonight. He’s been riding shotgun with me for a little while now. I want to thank my beautiful family that’s here. A lot of people go in to make a career like this of 30 years.” Keith also gave one of the evening’s most powerful performances as he took the stage to sing “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” a song he wrote solo, and which was included in the 2018 Clint Eastwood movie The Mule. Though the physical toll of Keith’s cancer battle was evident as he stood onstage, his voice was as strong as ever — filled with grit, refined by life — as he offered a musical tribute to living every day to its fullest. “Try to love on your wife and stay close to your friends/ Toast each sundown with wine/ Don’t let the old man in,” he sang. Following the performance, Keith’s “Don’t Let the Old Man In” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales in October. RELATED Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood & More Remember Toby Keith: He ‘Inspired Millions’ Keith, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015, followed the performance by releasing the album 100% Songwriter — an album filled with songs he wrote — in November 2023. His final concerts came in December at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, when he spearheaded a trio of sold-out concerts, Since his career debut in 1993, Keith notched 20 No. 1 Country Airplay hits. He also earned three Billboard Music Awards during his career, including country singles artist of the year (2002), as well as country artist of the year and country albums artist of the year (both in 2005). See Keith’s People’s Choice Country Awards performance below. by Melissa Coker
THE SONG Television Series Returns for Season V Premiering January 6 & 7
Multi-Genre Show To Feature Barenaked Ladies, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Colbie Caillat with a Special Appearance by Jason Mraz, Uncle Kracker, Maddie & Tae, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts featuring Jeffrey Steele, Gin Blossoms, Puddle of Mudd, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and More The fifth season of the popular nationally syndicated music television show THE SONG will premiere with some of the biggest stars performing multiple smash hits on January 6 & 7, 2024. The crew traveled across North America to capture intimate performances of the top artists in their respective genres including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Colbie Caillat, Gin Blossoms, and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company. The show went international this season for the first time, shooting Barenaked Ladies in Toronto. In addition to featuring iconic songs that launched global careers, the fast-paced episodes include in-depth interviews with show producer and host Krista Marie, who dives into the incredible stories behind these massive hits and the trajectories that propelled these artists into becoming household names. Hard Rock signed on as the presenting sponsor for the new season and provided special access to include a new element in each show highlighting one-of-a-kind items from Hard Rock’s legendary global collection of music memorabilia. The largest collection in the world. View the Pink Floyd guitar segment HERE. “For over 50 years Hard Rock has provided a platform for artists’ music to reach and inspire audiences worldwide,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International. “We are excited to partner with THE SONG on this continued legacy we’ve established.” The crew traveled to Toronto to record Season V opener Barenaked Ladies at the iconic El Mocambo music venue and to Joshua Tree in California for Paul Rodgers of Bad Company. Several episodes were again shot at the show’s home base at the TGL Farms sound stage in Hendersonville, Tennessee, including Colbie Caillat, whose episode features a special appearance by Jason Mraz, Uncle Kracker, and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts featuring Jeffrey Steele. The Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville is the location for Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, and the stunning Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino resort in Hollywood, Florida is the setting for the Gin Blossoms shoot. Back in Music City, award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae’s episode was captured at Ocean Way Studios, and rockers Puddle of Mudd were shot at WSMV/NBC-TV’s studio in Nashville. Created by Marc Oswald, Cary Glotzer and Oswald continue as Executive Producers of the show, which is produced by Tupelo Honey and Oswald Entertainment Group, directed by David “Doc” Abbott, written, edited and produced by Stephen Wallen and Scott Kono. Gray Television manages the syndication, led by Greg Conklin and George Johnson. The exciting weekly show reaches over 80 million households on 155 stations, predominantly on CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates. THE SONG is presented by Hard Rock and brought to you by partnerships with Harley-Davidson, and KICKER Performance Audio. Show schedules will vary per market. For specific tune-in and market information, visit the station finder at THESONG.TV. THE SONG Season V Schedule (Subject to Change): January 6-7, 2024 Barenaked Ladies Recorded at El Mocambo in Toronto, Canada January 13-14, 2024 Maddie & Tae Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN January 20-21, 2024 Uncle Kracker Recorded at TGL Farms, Hendersonville, TN January 27-28, 2024 Colbie Caillat, featuring a special appearance by Jason Mraz Recorded at TGL Farms, Hendersonville, TN February 3-4, 2024 Paul Rodgers of Bad Company Recorded in Joshua Tree, California February 10-11, 2024 Gin Blossoms Recorded at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL February 17-18, 2024 Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts featuring Jeffrey Steele Recorded at TGL Farms, Hendersonville, TN February 24-25, 2024 TBA March 2-3, 2024 Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top Recorded at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN March 10-11, 2024 Puddle of Mudd Recorded at WSMV/NBC-TV Studios Nashville, TN Past seasons of THE SONG’s amazing catalog spans more than 60 years of hits and has included: 3 Doors Down All-4-One Amy Grant Big & Rich Brian McKnight Carly Pearce CeeLo Green Clint Black Cole Swindell Collective Soul Cowboy Troy Darius Rucker Deana Carter Don McLean Gary Allan Gavin DeGraw Gretchen Wilson Jason Mraz Jewel Jim Messina Josh Turner Julio Iglesias, Jr. Kenny Loggins Lonestar Melissa Etheridge Ne-Yo Peter Frampton REO Speedwagon Richard Marx Rick Springfield Rob Thomas Rome Ramirez feat. Dirty Heads Rudy Perez Sarah McLachlan Stephen Marley Styx Train Travis Tritt Follow THE SONG on: www.TheSong.TV YouTube TikTok VIDEO: "Son of a Sinner" Singer Jelly Roll Addresses Senate with Pleas for Fentanyl Change1/11/2024
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The Georgia native is less about the peach, more about the beach on his latest release. Whichever: pick your pleasure...the peaceful turn-of-phrase (and of waves) tune is chock full of tranquility! -TCC
*(Actually, he's about both and Georgia happens to offer that fine combo - if you follow him on Instagram you already know).
Multi-Platinum hitmaker Billy Currington is sailing into the end of summer with a brand-new track, “Anchor Man,” out everywhere today. Written (anchored) by Paul Overstreet and Scotty Emerick, the song is produced by Carson Chamberlain.
From the wistful view of a man-once-behind-the-newsdesk Currington sings, “ain’t no bad news, only good views, the sky and the water are the only blues,” as his instantly identifiable tenor eases into escapism with a dual-meaning message. “Anchor Man” follows Currington’s recent release “City Don’t,” Next weekend, Currington will take the stage in Boca Raton, FL (9/8) and Clearwater, FL (9/9), with more tour dates scheduled through September. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.billycurrington.com. Follow on Instagram at @bccoconutman About Billy Currington: Billy Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. The Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles to his name, including 4X Platinum hit “People Are Crazy,” 3X Platinum “Good Directions,” 3X Platinum “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” plus Platinum hits “Do I Make You Wanna,” “We Are Tonight,” “Don’t It” and more. Equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad, Currington also joined Jessie James Decker on the wistful, slow-burning duet “I Still Love You.” Two new songs – “City Don’t” and “Anchor Man” – are out now, with more new music on the way. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit www.billycurrington.com. |
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