There are moments in your life where all signs point to the need for a major change. This year it seems to be the pandemic that’s telling folks all over the country that they should stop renting shoeboxes in big cities and escape to a place where they can breath in the wide open spaces. Continue reading Time to Take Off From Tinsel Town!
Thanks to the wondrous time I’ve spent killing over at TikTok, I’ve managed to stumble across quite a few country artists that I may never have heard of otherwise. Now I’m even starting to get bombarded by country music fans on that platform with THEIR favorite artists and let me tell you I * AM * HERE * FOR * IT! The latest tune to flood my ForYou page is this catchy little number from up and comers Pryor & Lee called “Y’ALLSOME”. It turns out this is the pair’s debut single, and if this is how they’re starting off, I can’t wait to hear what’s next! It’s a fun party vibe track that brings some sweet smooth baritone and a hell of a ripping guitar lick in which all hits in the right places, especially if you were raised on line-dancing, late-drinkin dance hall weekends. If you want to find out more about Pryor & Lee you can check out their official site, find them on Facebook, or even stalk them on TikTok!
It’s not often I fall for a classic Americana crooner, but this new track from Jim Bachmann has got me playing it on repeat all day long. “Hate To See you Go” is a classic storytelling tune from the Arizona balladeer and he’s called in the sweet smooth vocal assist from Miss Kayla Ray to help share the lament of a love that just didn’t work out. Continue reading Listen Now: “Hate To See you Go” By Jim Bachmann, Feat. Kayla Ray
CMT has announced the next installment of its beloved digital franchise, “Off The Road,” with Multi-Platinum-selling No. 1 singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina will premiere tonight, December 17th at 6p/5c. Watch the trailer here.
A twist on CMT’s original “On the Road” concept capturing real-life moments on the road with country’s top talent, “Off the Road” is a candid mini-documentary style series that offers an authentic look at the new normal for artists as the pandemic caused their touring schedules, album launches and career plans to shift.
From Lauren’s standout performance at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to virtual cooking lessons with her sassy Nana, a Christmas performance at the Opryland Hotel and so much more, take a peek at quarantine life off-the-road with the rising superstar — her famous onesie collection included. Continue reading CMT Premieres “Off the Road” With Lauren Alaina
Multi-platinum recording artist Russell Dickerson released his highly anticipated sophomore studio album, SOUTHERN SYMPHONY, viaTriple Tigers Records. The 10-track record was co-produced alongside friend and frequent collaborator Casey Brown and a first-time collaboration with legendary producer Dann Huff. Recorded in Nashville, Southern Symphony is packed with humble and heartfelt ballads about love and nostalgia matched with his signature “RD party” anthems, including one of Russell’s biggest collaborations to date, “It’s About Time,” featuring multi-platinum recording artists, Florida Georgia Line. Last night, Russell premiered The Southern Symphony Experience, giving fans an exclusive track-by-track album preview through one, captivating, comprehensive video. Watch here.
GRAMMY® Award-winner Tim McGraw is ushering in the holiday season with the release of “It Wasn’t His Child” today – listen now. McGraw first performed the Christmas standard at the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway and most recently reprised it against a stunning holiday backdrop on this year’s CMA Country Christmas, which will re-air December 21 at 10/9c on ABC. Originally written and performed by Skip Ewing, McGraw’s version was arranged and co-produced by his longtime band leader Danny Hemingson along with Steve Gibson and Byron Gallimore. “It Wasn’t His Child” has been a favorite song of McGraw’s for years. “It’s been a crazy year and we’ve worked hard to put out music, knowing how much it can mean and provide solace in difficult times,” McGraw says of the release. “This is our final chance to thank everyone for sticking with us this year and more importantly, provide some Christmas spirit to you this holiday season.” The release of “It Wasn’t His Child” caps off a 2020 for McGraw in which he released his 16th studio album Here On Earth, which marked his 4th straight decade with a #1 album on the Billboard Country Album chart. The album was his 19th worldwide #1 and his 17th U.S. #1, tying him for second most #1 albums in the U.S., just behind George Strait. His #1 GRAMMY-winning hit “Humble & Kind” and his #1 single “Highway Don’t Care” were each certified triple platinum, moving his total career RIAA certifications to 76 million.
*Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission through the purchase of products linked below. All opinions are our own. With Christmas almost upon us a lot of us (me… I mean me) are just now getting around to filling out our holiday gift list. If you’re in the same spot I’m in, let me share with you some of the last minute gift ideas that have worked for me in a pinch. Uncaged Wine by Zac BrownLike many other country stars, Zac Brown has branched out into the alcohol business. We here at CMNB are huge fans of his Uncaged line of wines, and since his distribution game is on point, you can find it just about anywhere! Site-to-Store deals from Lowes and WalmartAs in all things last minute, shipping is usually where the best-laid plans fall apart, and none of us want to wade through the big box stores this time of year, especially as Covid numbers spike. How about doing your shopping online, taking advantage of all those online-only savings, but then selecting site-to-store for your delivery option. The items you order will get added to the big box store’s distribution truck with all the priority of a perishable good from the regional warehouse and be ready for curbside pickup in no time at all! Amazon Prime Purchases with discountsThis year has been THE year to pick up a craft or hobby, and nothing has been hotter than hot cocoa bombs. You can help inspire creativity and get some hot coupon codes from SlickDealsAHot deals from Amazon and order the silicon chocolate molds using Amazon Prime for super-fast shipping. Subscription Gifts!I don’t know about you, but subscription boxes ALWAYS feel like a treat to me. Whether it’s makeup, wine, geeky toys, or yoga gear, the surprise element of never knowing exactly what will be in the delivery makes it a lot of fun to recieve, and makes it feel like an extravagant treat. CrateJoy.com has a great listing of hundreds of available subscription boxes that will suit the tastes of just about anyone you can think of. Many of the services will let you choose a one-time gift, an limited time subscription, or an ongoing delivery depending on your level of generosity. Discover 1,000’s of subscription boxes as unique as you are! Custom Made Cocktail KitsWant to keep with the cocktail options, but you’re not a big fan of wine? Try some other top-notch spirits from your favorite country music icons. Widely available are options like Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Rum, Redneck Riviera Whiskey from John Rich, Wild Shot Mezcal from Toby Keith, Smithwork’s American Made Vodka from Blake Shelton, or even Old Whiskey River Bourbon from Willie Nelson himself. Pair that with a mixer of your choice and tie a ribbon around them both and you’ll be the star of the holiday season! *Some links in this post may be sponsored, but all opinions are our own.
This year has been a picnic… if by picnic you mean we’ve had to halt construction plans on a half-finished community kitchen since Covid took away the live music industry and nixed the bulk of our income, leaving us prepping cold sandwiches and pickles when we’d rather be cooking up a storm! But of course, you can’t always predict the curveballs that life is going to throw at you.
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Following the success of her last single, The Perfect Place to Start, country’s fresh new face Erin Cosgrove is back with a new, upbeat and optimistic single, Time to Live. Not only does this song put you in a good mood, but it also touches on the power of being kind and letting go of all the hate, judgement and fear many people have these days. This song is currently available on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and more. After all the events of 2020, Erin decided to switch gears and try something new. “I was in a serious state of depression and anxiety for 6 months, so I wrote something that would not only put me in a good mood, but let people hear some positive vibes in a world that seems so scary and negative,” says Erin. “I tried to focus on the things we as human beings still have control over, which is our choice to be happy and live every day like it’s our last.”
