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 Brooks & Dunn provided compelling delivery as hosts while announcing the three 2022 CMA Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees, reflecting on achievements and sharing stories with the crowd gathered at the Hall of Fame. Record executive Joe Galante was clearly moved at the news as he shared specifics of how much the recognition moved him (and Brooks & Dunn added personal touches to his music business story, too). Lorrie Morgan spoke touchingly on Whitley's behalf and also recognized Whitley's family members who were in attendance. The event shed even more light on Whitley's background - not the least of which is the fact that his untimely death came mere weeks before (a what was meant to be a surprise to him, he never knew) an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. The groundbreaking Jerry Lee Lewis rounds out this year's three. Lewis made it well known he was just so grateful and happy to be there, thanking everyone and smiling as he began to speak after an introduction of "getting his name out there any way he could", proving it true by starting his acceptance with: "I'm Jerry Lee Lewis."
Lewis will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category and Whitley will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category while Galante will be inducted in the “Non-Performer” category. "To be recognized by Country Music with their highest honor is a humbling experience,” says Lewis. “The little boy from Ferriday, La. listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought he'd be in a Hall amongst them. I am appreciative of all those who have recognized that Jerry Lee Lewis music is Country Music and to our almighty God for his never-ending redeeming grace." A formal induction ceremony for Lewis, Whitley and Galante will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater this Fall. Since 2007, the Museum’s Medallion Ceremony, a reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, has served as the official rite of induction for new members. --written by Melissa Coker, with some quotes courtesy Zach Farnum at 117 Entertainment. Tremendous congratulations to all of the inductees. And if you'd like to watch the full video for yourself, here it is (though unfortunately at any given moment the CMA may or may not have it set to private): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaiE_tivA6Q #countrymusic #traditionalcountry #memphis #wholelottashakin #countrymusichalloffame
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 This is no foul play: Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols debuts the official music video for his latest single, the multi-meaning “Home Run,” today, Monday, November 15. The video world premiered on CMT this morning and will continue airing throughout the day on CMT Music. Fans can also check out the moving video at CMT.com. Filmed in and around Nashville including the Music City Baseball field, and directed by David “Doc” Abbott, the “Home Run” music video chronicles a day in Nichols’ life on the road and the sweet reunion with his family – wife Heather and daughters Dylan (9) and Georgia (7) – as he returns home on his bus. “This video really captures the lyrics of the song, those moments of me working and out on the road and getting to come home,” says Nichols. “I love that my family is in it. I loved having my wife and my kids, my mom, and my sister in it. That’s what I really miss when I’m out on the road. It’s the first time my wife, Heather has been in one of my videos so that was a lot of fun.” “Home Run” was penned by award-winning songwriters Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ross Copperman. The song marks Nichols’ first new music since his 2018 EP, Never Gets Old: Traditional Country Series, and the first music since reuniting with veteran label head Benny Brown with whom Nichols enjoyed two multi-week No. 1 singles, the RIAA Gold-certified hits “Yeah” and “Sunny and 75” from the critically-acclaimed album, Crickets. The video premiere follows the announcement of Nichols’ long-awaited new album, Good Day For Living, releasing on 2/11/22. The 13-song collection, his inaugural project with new label home and tenth studio album, ushers in a new era of classic-influenced country music from one of the format’s most-lauded 21st-century traditionalists. His first new full-length project in four years, Good Day For Living reunites Nichols with acclaimed music producers Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George, who helmed his 2013 album Crickets containing back-to-back number 1 GOLD-certified hits "Sunny and 75" and "Yeah.” Cones also produced Nichols’ follow-up album, critically acclaimed Never Gets Old. In addition to his newest single, "Home Run,” the album features “Screened In,” (out now). "I Wanna Be Your Tonight" (available 12/10) and the title track," Good Day For Living” (available 1/28). The entire project is a no-doubt nod to Nichols’ traditional roots, showcasing his smooth baritone on Saturday night dancehall stunner “Brokenhearted,” the light and fun “I Got Friends That Do,” featuring Blake Shelton, and the classic country tear-jerker “She Was.” Pre-Save/Pre-Add Good Day For Living HERE. About Joe Nichols: Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless – one who has racked up a half-dozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music's past and present. It's an approach that has earned Nichols three GRAMMY nominations, a CMA award, an ACM trophy, a CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” Award as well as multiple gold and platinum-certified records. Nichols’ additional honors include awards from Billboard, Radio & Records and Music Row Magazine as well as a New York Times “Best-Albums-of-the-Year” nod. The celebrated star has appeared on national media programs ranging from the ACM Presents: Superstar Duets on CBS to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The View, Entertainment Tonight and Austin City Limits. For the latest news on Nichols visit: www.JoeNichols.com and follow him (@JoeNichols) on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Good Day For Living - TRACKLIST 1. “Brokenhearted” (Rhett Akins, Marv Green, John Thomas Harding) 2. “I Got Friends That Do” (feat. Blake Shelton) (Danick Dupelle, Tebey Ottoh, Jimmy Thow) 3. “Home Run” (Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson, Ross Copperman) 4. “Dance With the Girl” (Jason Gantt, John Pierce, Emily Shackelton) 5. “I Wanna Be Your Tonight” (Philip O’Donnell, Wade Kirby, Marv Green) 6. “Good Day For Living” (Dave Cohen, Bobby Hambrick, Neil Mason) 7. “Screened In” (Neil Thrasher, Anthony Jerome Martin) 8. “That’s How I Grew Up” (Steven McMorran, Josh London, Adam Craig) 9. “Reckon” (Derek George, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover) 10. “Why Can’t She” (Adam Craig, Jon Nite, Matt Rogers) 11. “One Two Step Closer” (Justin Lantz, Clint Daniels, Lance Miller) 12. “Hawaii on Me” (Chris Janson, Will Nance, Kelly Roland) 13. “She Was” (Neal Coty, Jimmy Melton) #BlakeShelton #ChrisJanson #Songwriters #CountryMusic #NewMusic #MusicCity #MusicCityBaseball #Sounds  Joe Nichols and daughters Georgia & Dylan - "Home Run" video shoot. Credit: David "Doc" Abbott
Carter is also releasing a new music video for the remake of her breakout 2x platinum, award-winning, debut hit single “Strawberry Wine.” WATCH HERE (or below). From Carter’s signature songbird vocals and the piano intro that instantly takes you back to 1996, to the sonic sounds of country artists Ashley McBryde, Lauren Alaina, Kylie Morgan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and the reimagined arrangement, Carter has outdone herself this time around. The girl power in the recording studio is as pure as the song itself, with glimpses of the emotional artists at the mic, the finest Nashville session players, and the bottle of bubbly to celebrate the session when they finished. The behind-the-scenes look was shot at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville.
The song -- co-written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison -- has stood the test of time; which is a testament to the power of a well-crafted story song and to Carter’s stunning voice. Even as a newcomer in 1996, Carter was able to waltz right in and reach No. 1 with “Strawberry Wine.” Her very first single off of her very first album went on to be named the Country Music Association’s Single of the Year and Song of the Year in 1997, and “Strawberry Wine” was also nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Country Song, the Academy of Country Music Awards for Best Country Song, and the Country Music Radio Awards for Song of the Year. The official music video from 1996 is full of nostalgia and was directed by Roger Pistole. The 25th anniversary editions of Carter’s album being released today from Capitol Nashville/UMe have been remastered from the original recordings and will be released on CD with two bonus tracks, as well as a Digital Deluxe with an additional ten songs, seven of which will be available digitally for the first time.CLICK HERE TO ORDER EITHER FORMAT. “These new versions are a way of raising a glass to everyone who loves these songs, and to the country radio stations still playing them, and to say thank you. I hope everyone enjoys celebrating 25 years of Did I Shave My Legs for This? as much as I've enjoyed putting together these very special releases,” Carter shared. Carter will be celebrating the album’s release when she headlines a one-night-only show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on November 18, with special guests Charles Esten and Breland, as well as appearances by Terri Clark, Kylie Morgan and more surprise guests. Tickets available HERE. “It is such an honor and a career highlight to finally headline the Ryman, our sacred Mother Church, especially being a Nashville native and growing up in the industry, knowing that my dad, Fred Carter, Jr., performed on that stage with so many greats,” Carter says. “And all falling within the 25th anniversary re-release of my very first album Did I Shave My Legs for This? on UMG Nashville. It is a ‘pinch-me’ moment now, and it will be on that super special night, too.” In addition, Carter will be hosting a virtual listening party to let the whole world hear the album today (November 5) at 2 p.m. CT. Join HERE. And later this month, on November 16 at 8 p.m. CT, Carter will be chatting with fans about the 25th Anniversary Edition on Talk Shop LIVE, hosted by Kelly Sutton. Join that chat HERE. Did I Shave My Legs for This? 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION CD + DIGITAL DELUXE CD 1. “I’ve Loved Enough to Know” 2. “We Danced Anyway” 3. “Count Me In” 4. “If This Is Love” 5. “Love Ain’t Worth Making” 6. “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye” 7. “How Do I Get There” 8. “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original) 9. “That’s How You Know It’s Love” 10. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (remastered original) 11. “To The Other Side” 12. “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version) featuring Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill 13. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (2021 version) featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, and Vince Gill DIGITAL DELUXE 1. “I’ve Loved Enough to Know” 2. “We Danced Anyway” 3. “Count Me In” 4. “If This Is Love” 5. “Love Ain't Worth Making” 6. “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye” 7. “How Do I Get There” 8. “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original) 9. “That’s How You Know It’s Love” 10. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (remastered original) 11. “To The Other Side” 12. “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version) featuring Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill 13. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (2021 version) featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, and Vince Gill 14. “Angel Without a Prayer” 15. “Rita Valentine” 16. “I Can’t Shake You”** 17. “Are You Coming Home Today?”** 18. “Turn Those Wheels Around”** 19. “Graffiti Bridge” 20. “We Share a Wall”** 21. “Don’t Let Go”** 22. “Just What You Need”** 23. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (alternate version)** ** Previously unreleased digitally #CMAs #CountryMusicAwards #CMA #NoShaveNovember #DeanaCarter #StrawberryWine #Sara Evans #TerriClark #ChipEsten #CharlesEsten #Nashville #CountryMusic #NewMusic
Eddie Montgomery Releases Debut Solo Album, Celebrates with Grand Ole Opry Performance (and a movie)11/2/2021
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 Presley & Taylor (center) and The Edde Brothers production company's John Edde (l.) and Matt Edde (r.) share a moment with the puppy on set of Presley & Taylor's "Choose Me" music video. Proceeds of the Single to Benefit PEDIGREE Foundation Check Out the New Release HERE Sister duo Presley & Taylor first recorded their touching new single “Choose Me” a couple of years ago and kept it in their back pocket for just the right time. After seeing a recent news story about an organization transferring 19 dogs and cats from a Baton Rouge shelter in the path of Hurricane Ida, they knew the time was now. Presley and Taylor asked their record label, White Mustang Records, to adjust their release schedule to accommodate the release of “Choose Me” in time for October’s Dog Adoption Month. “We’ve been hanging on to ‘Choose Me,’ because we just loved the song,” said Presley & Taylor jointly. “Pet adoption is very close to our hearts and seeing the news story really struck a chord with us. We hope this song spurs people to adopt a pet from a local shelter and give a dog or cat the love it deserves.” The single cover art (see below) features Presley & Taylor’s own rescue dog Rocky. The cuddly King Charles mix was first rescued by their grandmother in Connecticut. After her passing, the girls brought Rocky to live with them in Nashville. Coinciding with the single release, Presley & Taylor are also thrilled to announce that they have decided to support PEDIGREE Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, TN, with proceeds from the streaming and downloads of “Choose Me" benefiting the organization. Proceeds from the single will support PEDIGREE Foundation’s annual grant program, which supports rescues and shelters across the country. Presley & Taylor will serve as PEDIGREE Foundation ambassadors encouraging their fans to adopt, volunteer or donate to help end pet homelessness. The need to help rescues and shelters across the country has increased due to the pandemic and recent emergency situations, such as Hurricane Ida and the fires in California and surrounding states that have displaced many animals in need of a loving home. PEDIGREE Foundation works tirelessly to end pet homelessness and help dogs get the loving homes they deserve. “PEDIGREE Foundation does a great job building awareness and identifying specific needs in times of disaster to make sure that resources go where they’re needed most,” said Presley & Taylor. “This relationship aligns perfectly with the goals we have for this song and helping spread awareness for pet adoption, and we are so proud to support PEDIGREE Foundation as ambassadors." Written by Tim Johnson and Joseph Williams Pupora, “Choose Me” is available at all streaming platforms via OneRPM now, coinciding with the start of Dog Adoption Month, and will be made available to radio via PlayMPE on October 4. The song can be streamed and downloaded HERE. A music video directed by The Edde Brothers is in the works. The duo has recorded music, interviews and more at the Rebel Ranch Sound Stage, and the first official release, a beautiful a cappella rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” received over a half million views over July 4th weekend. Their “22 Red Flags” single followed the career-establishing “Everybody Sees It” and “Don’t Even Know Your Mama” singles, which have garnered millions of combined streams. The “Everybody Sees It” music video premiered on CMT Music and CMT.com and hit the #1 spot on the fan-voted CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown. Follow Presley & Taylor at: presleyandtaylor.com facebook.com/presleyandtaylor instagram.com/presleyandtaylor/ twitter.com/presleyntaylor whitemustangrecords.com  "Whiskey and Rain" excels with half-full top 20 chart entry
Michael Ray's made top marks in country music (see the full "Whiskey and Rain" video below complete with emotional ending) - and he's not watering anything down on his new EP (well, unless you count the holy variety). -TCC “I read the Waylon Jennings’ books and I watched the Loretta Lynn documentaries,” Ray shares. “I did all this ‘research’ and thought, ‘Okay this is how they did it. They got in their cars and went bar to bar, fan to fan. That was the only thing I knew about breaking into the music industry at the time. So that’s what I set out to do, and thanks to some of my ‘professors’ in Eustis, I was able to break through in a similar way.” Now, after garnering over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents, over 100 million YouTube views, three No. 1 hits and five RIAA Gold-certified singles, Ray has essentially earned his doctorate in country music, and that knowledge is shared through this seven-song collection Higher Education. “It feels incredible to finally have these songs out there,” shares Ray. “I’ve already felt even closer to fans as they sing back to me onstage every night. It lets me know that songs like ‘Whiskey And Rain’ and ‘Picture’ resonate with them, just as they resonated with me when I first heard them or began writing them. “There’s nothing better than music to make you feel less alone, to get you hyped up for a good time or as a soundtrack to reminisce on the past,” Ray continues. “I hope this album opens the door to fans to help them feel like they know me better not only as an artist but as a person too.” Written by Tim Montana, Derek George, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell and Frank Rogers, and produced by Ross Copperman, Ray is joined by Lee Brice, Billy F. Gibbons, Tim Montana and Kid Rock on one of the first songs recorded for the album in the fall of 2020. The title track is a defiant and rebellious anthem about going through life, learning a lot along the way, and coming out of it stronger, having let it change you without hardening you. They all said I wouldn’t amount to nothin’ But I know a thing or two ‘bout a thing two Ain’t gonna tell it all but I’ll tell you something There’s a lot of things that they don’t teach in school I got my higher education Good ole boy, bad reputation School of hard knocks with a 4.0 Learning how to rock, learning how to roll Having made his Opry debut in April 2015 with the help of his grandfather’s guitar, as of last month Ray has already just marked his 58th Opry appearance in those six years. On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Ray was joined by special guests for a unique edition of his Honky Tonk Tuesday series, which landed the Florida native on the No. 32 spot on Pollstar’s 2020 “Top 100 Livestreamers.” The show took place in person at The Nashville Palace as well as virtually and can be re-watched on Michael Ray's Facebook page. Higher Education track list: 1. Whiskey And Rain (Josh Thompson, Jesse Frasure) 2. Just The Way I Am (Michael Hardy, Ben West, Josh Miller) 3. Holy Water (Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, Michael Hardy) *NOTE not the same as song with the same title recorded by Big & Rich 4. Picture (Michael Ray, David Garcia, Michael Hardy) 5. Higher Education feat., Lee Brice, Billy F. Gibbons, Tim Montana and Kid Rock (Tim Montana, Derek George, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Frank Rogers) 6. Live Without You (Michael Hardy, Jessi Alexander, Corey Crowder) 7. Didn’t Know I Was Country (Michael Ray, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley) Catch Ray on the road with his Just The Way I Am 2021 tour as it continues before wrapping in the fall at Tortuga Music Festival. Tickets are available at MichaelRayMusic.com. He's also joining Tracy Lawrence's annual "Mission Possible" November event in Nashville alongside Lainey Wilson and Dustin Lynch. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/tracy-lawrences-missionpossible-turkey-fry-benefit-concert-tickets-174510213747 Just The Way I Am 2021 Tour Dates (headlining unless otherwise noted): Sept. 4 Touchdowns & Tunes Paducah, Ky. *Support to Brantley Gilbert and Ashley McBryde Sept. 10 Washington State Fair Puyallup, Wash. Sept. 17 Allegan County Fair 2021 Allegan, Mich. Sept. 18 Swine N Dine Paxton, Ill. Sept. 23 Island Hopper Songwriters Festival Ft. Myers, Fla. Sept. 24 Kern County Festival 2021 ` Bakersfield, Calif. Sept. 25 Tunes & Tacos Festival 2021 Yuma, Ariz. Sept. 30 The Blue Note Columbia, Mo. Oct. 1 Joe’s on Weed St. Chicago, Ill. Oct. 2 Dusty Armadillo Rootstown, Ohio Oct. 8 Bluestone Columbus, Ohio Oct. 9 8 Seconds Saloon Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 12 Von Braun Center Arena Huntsville, Ala. *Support to Lee Greenwood, Big & Rich, Crystal Gale and Dustin Lynch Oct. 14 Six String Grill & Stage Foxborough, Mass. Oct. 15 Granite State Music Hall Laconia, N.H. Nov. 14 Tortuga Music Festival Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. *Support to Jon Pardi #countrymusic #newmusic #billygibbons #whiskeyandrain #opry  Martina McBride is currently on quite a ride opening select dates for Alabama and begins Blake Shelton's Heroes and Friends tour with Trace Adkins (just in time for new music from Trace), Tracy Byrd, and Lindsay Ell in September. And it seems only fitting that the woman behind "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" would produce sea blue vinyl. DOUBLE VINYL AVAILABLE NOW NEW MARTINA MCBRIDE - GREATEST HITS: THE RCA YEARS BUY SEA BLUE VINYL AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT WALMART NOW The black double LP is available on MartinaMcBride.com and select retailers. View all retailers carrying McBride’s Greatest Hits: The RCA Years in all formats and order it now here. She will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her signing date with RCA Records, her first record deal, on Oct. 1, 2021 later this year. DOUBLE LP: Martina McBride – The RCA Years Track Listing: Side A
#Martina #MartinaBestKnown #MartinaGreatestHits #BlakeSheltonTour #TraceAdkins #WomeninCountry #ThisOnesfortheGirls #Blessed   Hello, loneliness. The musical storyteller world has been dealt some brutal blows this weekend. Still reeling from the loss of the incomparable Tom. T Hall (even if you somehow didn't know of him you still knew his songs - including the one which made (and still makes) so many of us want to move to Harper Valley and sock it to the PTA...he also had a special way of putting in a good word for little baby ducks...but I digress), Don Everly, the other half of iconic duo The Everly Brothers has now passed away. He was 84. Chronicle below courtesy of Country Aircheck. -Melissa Coker
Chronicle: Don Everly, half of the Country Music Hall of Fame duo The Everly Brothers, passed away today (8/21) at the age of 84. Born Isaac Donald Everly on Feb. 1, 1937 in Brownie, KY, Everly first sang with his late brother Phil and mother and father, Ike and Margaret, as The Everly Family in the 1940s. As a duo, the brothers first gained attention from Nashville musicians while still attending an area high school and began writing and recording their own music in 1956. The following year, “Bye Bye Love,” written by fellow Hall of Famers Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, hit No. 1 setting off a string of hits that included “Wake Up Little Susie,” “All I Have To Do Is Dream” and “Problems.” From 1957 through 1958, the duo toured with Buddy Holly. The Everly Brothers signed with Warner Bros. in 1960 and recorded “Cathy’s Clown,” later re-released by Reba McEntire. In 1961, both brothers enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, but additional success continued with “That’s Old Fashioned (That’s The Way Love Should Be)” being their last entry in the top 10 in 1962. Between 1957 and 1962, only Elvis Presley, Pat Boone and possibly Rick Nelson outsold The Everly Brothers. In the 1970s, the brothers began releasing solo music and officially broke up in 1973 before reuniting 10 years later. During his solo run, Don found some success on the Country charts with his band, Dead Cowboys, and recorded “Everytime You Leave” with Emmylou Harris for her 1979 Blue Kentucky Girl album. The Everly Brothers continued to perform together periodically until Phil’s death in 2014 (Chronicle 1/6/14). The pair were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class of 1986 and were named to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Don was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019 and was awarded the organization’s first Iconic Riff Award for his rhythm guitar intro to “Wake Up Little Susie.” Service details are unknown. |
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