It seems that Oklahoma native, Toby Keith, has caught a bit of the island bug this fall as he releases the official lyric video to his new single “Rum is the Reason“. The track is now available on Apple Music, but of course we’ve got it right here for your listening pleasure! [bctt tweet=”Check out the lyric video for @TobyKeithMusic’s #RumIsTheReason!”]
“Extra” special correspondent Alecia Davis caught up with country superstar Carrie Underwood in NYC as the songbird unveiled her athletic wear, Calia at fashion week. The Grammy winner became a mom earlier this year, and she already has a new mommy disaster story about when her son Isaiah was locked in her running car by her dogs. [bctt tweet=”@CarrieUnderwood Clears Up Canine Car Catastrophe. #Momlife #CountryMusic”] “Everybody made it sound dramatic, but I was laughing at it when they put it out there, because I thought, ‘Of course, this is life’… as soon as my husband and I got out of the car to get our luggage and get it on the plane… we both got out and shut the door, immediately my dogs jumped up on the little ledge where all the buttons are, and I heard it lock. Nobody had an extra key, it was the weekend, there was no locksmith, we called the police… so we thought, well, let’s break the window.” Her brother-in-law busted the window, so Carrie and her NHL star husband Michael Fischer could get Isaiah and the pups. She said, “Isaiah was fine in the backseat, again, the car was running, we were watching him, it was fine.” The 32-year-old star is already back in shape, just six months after giving birth to her son. She revealed, “I worked out hard before I was pregnant, I worked out while I was pregnant. Some days, my husband’s home in the morning and he can look after [Isaiah] while I work out and when he’s not, he’s a part of our workout. I literally will do squats, me holding my baby.” Isaiah is also taking after his active parents. “He’s going to be fully mobile very soon, he’s scooting around, and he’s got two little teeth on the bottom that are almost all the way in.” On her athletic line, she said, “It was important to me to be able to create something that women could wear all day long and it would carry them through whatever they had to do.” Though Carrie loves designing clothes, she isn’t giving up her day job as a singer. She’s currently working on an album, titled “Storyteller.” She shared, “There are a lot of story songs on this album, and country music is about storytelling, it’s about real life.” Underwood was discovered on “American Idol” (she won Season 4) and admitted that she is sad to see the show end. “It gave me my shot, it was made for people like me – that knew they loved to sing, but didn’t really know what to do with it. It’s bittersweet.” Detailed story via: http://extratv.com/2015/09/11/mommy-scare-carrie-underwood-reveals-how-son-got-locked-in-running-car/
CBS Sports is tuning up its SEC ON CBS coverage with country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY. The Grammy Award winner has recorded a customized version of his new single, “COUNTRY NATION,” along with elements from a video shoot that will be part of CBS Sports’ broadcasts of Southeastern Conference football throughout the regular-season. [bctt tweet=”Sample @BradPaisley’s ‘Country Nation’ SEC football edition via @CBSSportsGang, @SEConCBS “] The customized song for each “SEC Game of the Week” highlights the players, programs, fans and pageantry around SEC football. SEC ON CBS continues this Saturday, Sept. 12 (3:30 PM, ET) with *No. 9-ranked Georgia taking on Vanderbilt. To view a sample from this week’s customized edition of “COUNTRY NATION” for the Georgia-Vanderbilt game, click here: http://snpy.tv/1O4brkH *Coaches Poll as of 9/8/15 Follow us on Twitter: @CBSSportsGang and @SEConCBS
Nominees for the 49th Annual CMA Awards were announced this morning (Sept. 9) by rock legend Steven Tyler and rising star Kelsea Ballerini in conjunction with ABC’s Good Morning America. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return for the eighth consecutive year to host the annual country music event, which will air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT Nov. 4 on ABC. The 2015 CMA Award Nominees are: Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Eric Church Miranda Lambert [bctt tweet=”_____________ Has MY vote for the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year! @CountryMusic @ABCNetwork #EOTY #CMAAwards”] Male Vocalist of the Year Dierks Bentley Luke Bryan Eric Church Blake Shelton Chris Stapleton Female Vocalist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Kacey Musgraves Carrie Underwood Lee Ann Womack Album of the Year Jason Aldean – Old Boots, New Dirt Kacey Musgraves – Pageant Material Little Big Town – Pain Killer Kenny Chesney – The Big Revival Chris Stapleton – Traveller New Artist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Sam Hunt Maddie and Tae Thomas Rhett Chris Stapleton Vocal Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne Dan And Shay Florida Georgia Line Maddie and Tae Thompson Square Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts The Band Perry The Zac Brown Band Single of the Year “American Kids” – Kenny Chesney (Produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney) “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town (Produced by Jay Joyce) “I Don’t Dance” – Lee Brice (Produced by Lee Brice) “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt (Produced by Zach Crowell and Shane McAnally) “Talladega” – Eric Church (Produced by Jay Joyce and Arturo Buenabora, Jr.) Music Video of the Year (Artist and Director) “Biscuits” – Kacey Musgraves (Directed by Mark Klasfeld) “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town (Directed by Karla Welch and Matthew Welch) “Girl In A Country Song” – Maddie and Tae (Directed by TK McKamy) “Little Red Wagon” – Miranda Lambert (Directed by Trey Fanjoy) “Something in the Water” – Carrie Underwood (Directed by Raj Kapoor) Song of the Year (Songwriter) [bctt tweet=”_____________ is MY Song of the Year! @CountryMusic @ABCNetwork #SongOTY #CMAAwards”] “American Kids” – Kenny Chesney (Songwriters: Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally) “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town (Songwriters: Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsay) “Like a Cowboy” – Randy Houser (Songwriters: Randy Houser, Bryce Long) “Like a Wrecking Ball” – Eric Church (Songwriters: Eric Church, Casey Beathard) “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt (Songwriters: Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne) Muscial Event of the Year Django and Jimmy – Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard “Lonely Tonight” – Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe “Raise ‘Em Up” – Keith Urban feat. Eric Church “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” – Miranda Lambert feat. Little Big Town “Wild Child” – Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter Musician of the Year Sam Bush – Mandolin Jerry Douglas – Dobro Paul Franklin -Steel Guitar Dan Huff – Guitar Mac McAnally – Guitar
Cumulus announces that America’s Morning Show hosted by Blair Garner launched last month on six new affiliates: WZRR-FM, Birmingham, AL; WOMG-FM, Columbia, SC; WWFF-FM, Huntsville, AL; WOGT-FM, Chattanooga, TN; WKOS-FM, Kingsport, TN; and WUUF-FM, Rochester, NY. America’s Morning Show airs weekdays from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. local time. The new affiliates bring the total number of stations airing America’s Morning Show across the U.S. to 41. [bctt tweet=”Nash Icon and America’s Morning Show Adds SIX new affiliate stations! Congrats @BlairGarner! #CountryMusic #CountryRadio”] America’s Morning Show is nationally syndicated by Westwood One, and brings superstars of Country to listeners in an authentic, entertaining and informative way. Fans have access to a daily mix of Country hits, lighthearted and candid interviews with Country music’s biggest stars, and news about the Country lifestyle. The show originates from the NASH Campus in Nashville, TN, before a studio audience with frequent broadcasts from NASH studios throughout the country. Host and National Radio Hall of Famer Blair Garner has won the Academy of Country Music’s award for On-Air Personality of the Year three times and brings a conversational interview style that generates unique content that has made him one of the nation’s leading hosts. The other members of the morning show crew – Ashley Figueroa, Chuck Wicks, Terri Clark, Robin Meade and Erika Grace Powell – each give listeners a reason to wake up and smile with their varied musical backgrounds, vibrant personalities and knowledge of the industry. Garner said: ““I’m so incredibly grateful to welcome these new members to our America’s Morning Show family. We don’t take this lightly. Every station, regardless of market size, puts tremendous faith in us when signing us on. They are entrusting us with the care of their signal for four hours a day. Day by day, show by show, we will work hard to be deserving of that trust. We are truly blessed.” Peter Z, Program Director for new affiliate 99.5 NASH ICON/WZRR in Birmingham said: “The ability to have stars like Carrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae and more in-studio for interviews and fun on a regular basis puts 99.5 NASH Icon way ahead of what the other country stations can do. We look forward to gaining serious momentum with America’s Morning Show.” NASH Icon stations feature Country music’s most iconic artists, driven by Country music fans’ desire for more exposure to their all-time favorite artists from the last 25 years. For more information visit: www.americasmorningshow.com
Garth Brooks just announced the addition of Phoenix, Arizona to his nationwide touring route! Following the one-city-at-a-time tour announcement schedule, the latest city to be swept up in Garth-mania is going to be Phoenix this fall, and what a perfect time of year for it! While the rest of Garthnation is bundling up for winter, Phoenix is just starting its’ tourist season in October, so get your tickets, hotels, and travel sorted out and go see this star in the Valley of the Sun!
The soundtrack to my childhood is now available in the most adult city on the planet! The Judds are reuniting for a limited run of shows at the fabulous Venetian hotel and resort in Las Vegas Nevada this October. [bctt tweet=”#TheJudds are back! The Judds are back! Live in Vegas this October at #TheVenetian”] The short residency titled “Girls Night Out” will feature Mamma Naomi and daughter Wynonna Judd performing a variety of their greatest hits together. I don’t know about you, but I’m more excited than a cat in a mouse den! Tickets are available NOW!
One of our favorites here at CMNB, The Band Perry, are back at it again. This time with a brand new video for the hit track “Live Forever”. Known for their rich and robust visuals, this video is no exception. We love it! [bctt tweet=”Watch The Band Perry ‘Live Forever’ Official Video on CMNB! #TBP #LiveForever #TheBandPerry”] The Band Perry “Live Forever” Official Video
Kenny Rogers will release his first new Christmas album in seventeen years on September 25th via Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville. Titled Once Again It’s Christmas, the festive set is Rogers’ first Christmas release since Christmas From The Heart (1998), and his sixth Christmas release overall. Since the release of his first-ever Christmas album, Christmas, in 1981, Rogers has embarked on an annual Christmas & Hits Tour, which continues this winter as the Once Again It’s Christmas Tour featuring Linda Davis. Rogers will perform holiday favorites, selections from his new Christmas album and his No. 1 hits at concerts across the U.S. and Canada. The tour currently includes 29 dates. Special VIP packages will be available for the tour dates that are not already on-sale. For the most up to date information on tour dates, tickets, VIP packages, and pre-order opportunities, visit: www.kennyrogers.com The eleven-song album, Once Again It’s Christmas, features several special guest stars. Jennifer Nettles joins Rogers on “Here It Is Christmas/Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; Alison Krauss is featured on “Some Children See Him”; Home Free collaborates with Rogers on “Children, Go Where I Send Thee”; Jim Brickman guests on “That Silent Night”; and Winfield’s Locket sings with Rogers on “There’s A New Kid In Town.” Rogers also co-wrote a powerful song called “The Light” with long-time bandmate Steve Glassmeyer and former bandmate, Warren Hartman. The song concludes the album. The new project was produced by Kyle Lehning and Hartman, who were joined by Darren Rust as co-producer for the song, “Children, Go Where I Send Thee.” Steve Sundholm and Jim Brickman produced “That Silent Night.” The Once Again It’s Christmas album cover art, unveiled here for the first time, is a photo taken by Rogers that he entitled “Red Tree.” He captured the wintry scene while shooting in Yakima, Washington, in December 2003. Rogers received an Honorary Masters of Photography Degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in 2014 for his contributions to the world of photography. “I can’t tell you how much fun it’s been doing another Christmas album—it’s my favorite time of year. Recording a project like this means I was able to re-live some old memories singing some of the songs I was raised listening to and grew to love as a child. The process also allowed me to make many new memories working with some very talented people. I’m excited about all of the special guests who joined me for this, and hope you enjoy it, too,” Rogers said. The past several years have been some of the most active, creative, and rewarding of Rogers’ entire storied career. Once Again It’s Christmas will be Rogers’ third full studio release of all new recordings since 2011. In 2014, Rogers received his latest GRAMMY® Award nomination with Dolly Parton for “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” and in 2014 and 2015, Rogers’ career was showcased in a year-long exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In 2013, Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Continue reading Kenny Rogers Announces New Christmas Album and Tour
Carrie Underwood recently took part in an online chat on her official Facebook page, where the seven-time GRAMMY® winner revealed information about her upcoming fifth studio album. Titled Storyteller, and set for release on October 23, the album includes tracks produced by Jay Joyce, Mark Bright, and Zach Crowell. Storyteller will launch with the single “Smoke Break,” which was delivered digitally to country radio today for an official airplay impact date of August 24. Produced by Jay Joyce, “Smoke Break” was written by Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, and Chris DeStefano, with whom Underwood wrote her most recent #1 smash, “Little Toy Guns.” About the new single, Underwood says that the title isn’t necessarily meant to be literal, as she shares, “It’s basically an anthem for every hard-working person. We all wear many hats and are spread thin, so we can all relate to being tired and needing a break. This song is about having that moment to be able to escape from whatever it is that’s stressing you out and have some time for yourself.” The digital single for “Smoke Break” will be available beginning 11 PM CT tonight, August 20 (midnight ET).
