Nicole Kidman Includes Keith Urban in Golden Globes Acceptance

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In a time of gender divides and terrible revelations, country’s sweetheart couple stands together as an example of love and respect. In last night’s Golden Globe award ceremony the pair flashed another set of great relationship goals as Nicole Kidman included husband Keith Urban in her acceptance speech for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series for her role as Celeste Wright in HBO’s Big Little Lies. “Keith Urban, when my cheek  is against yours, everything melts away, and that is love. It’s true. I love you so much,” she said. Her impassioned speech included appreciation for her co-stars of the series, including co-producer Reese Witherspoon, as well as Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoe Kravitz. The show went on to win Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. Alexander Skarsgard and Laura Dern also picked up Best Supporting awards for their roles in Big Little Lies.   Keith is making his way up the country charts with his latest song, “Female.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8BhbOqgTAI  

Coming Soon: New Single “Tequila” From Dan + Shay 1/10/18

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As Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) teased on social media last week, fans are just days away from a taste of the duo’s brand new music. “Tequila,” their first offering in nearly a year, will be available to radio and all streaming partners this Wednesday, January 10. Co-written by Smyers alongside Jordan Reynolds and Nicolle Galyon, the reflective single is much more than just your typical drinking song. The breakout duo are amping up the momentum from an exceptional 2017, which saw them amass more than 230 million streams, sell out shows in four international territories and earn a half-dozen award nominations – all between celebrating two marriages and a baby. The first new country duo in SoundScan recorded history to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, Dan + Shay collected their second RIAA Platinum certification in 2017 for “From The Ground Up,” the first single off of their sophomore Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville release Obsessed. Soon after they notched their third consecutive No. 1 song with the Gold-certified “How Not To.” Dan + Shay are currently in the studio working on their upcoming project, due later this year.

Mickey Gilley And Son Recovering After Automobile Rollover

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“I had an accident yesterday. We rolled a car about three times over,” Mickey Gilley explains to fans via Facebook, “I have a fractured left ankle and a fractured right shoulder. I am having a hard time walking because I have a big boot on my left leg. But other than that I’m doing pretty good. To be 81 years old and put myself through what I’ve been through it’s kinda tough sometimes on the old man but I don’t intend to retire. I will be out there on the road and I’ll see you real soon.” Country music artist Mickey Gilley and his son were involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 3rd. The pair were on their way back to Branson after an event in Texas and rolled over numerous times off the interstate. Each are recovering with minor injuries, Gilley sustained a fractured ankle and a fractured right shoulder along with some bumps and bruises. Due to the injuries, Gilley is forced to reschedule his January 6 show at The Texas Theatre in Greenville, Texas. While the new date will be announced in the coming weeks, he plans to resume his normal touring schedule on January 20 at the Orange Blossom Opry in Weirsdale, Florida. To watch his entire videoed statement on Facebook, click here. About Mickey Gilley Country music artist Mickey Gilley has been wowing fans with his haunting sound of Louisiana rhythm and blues since 1957. The Mississippi native grew up with his two famous cousins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, surrounded by the influence of music. Gilley made his chart topper debut with his song “Is It Wrong For Loving You,” in which Kenny Rogers played the guitar. After moving to Pasadena, Texas in 1971, Gilley opened his world famous Honky-Tonk night club. He continued to show chart success with hits like “City Lights” and “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time” both of which reached number one on the Billboard Country Charts. At age 81, Gilley continues to walk out on stage and sing his hits to share his musical career with audiences across the country.

Sugarland 2018 Concert Tour Details Announced!

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According to our friends over at CountryMusicOnTour.com Sugarland has confirmed their 2018 comeback tour! Fans across the internet waited with baited breath and hilarious .gifs as Sugarland teased their Wednesday announcement. In fact, one fan summed it up perfectly: I’ve waited 6 long years for the return of country’s favorite duo powerhouse. Today I find out when I can see them again and I’m sure they’re #StillTheSame as they were with beautiful souls, hearts, and voices. We’re ready. @Sugarlandmusic @JenniferNettles @kristianbush pic.twitter.com/0M4uFw6QGH — Scott Lowery (@ScottLowery94) January 3, 2018 Joining Sugarland on tour is country newcomer Lindsey Ell and Frankie Ballard.  Ticket presales start January 10th. In addition to Sugarland’s headlining tour, the award-winning duo have also confirmed performances for the C2C: Country To Country festival tour with stops in London, Glasgow, and Dublin. Still The Same 2018 Tour Stops: allentown, pa anaheim, ca atlanta, ga augusta, ga bakersfield, ca bismarck, nd chicago, il columbia, md columbus, oh dallas, tx daytona beach, fl denver, co des moines, ia durant, ok gilford, nh grand island, ne grand rapids, mi green bay, wi greenville, sc huntsville, al las vegas, nv los angeles, ca louisville, ky moline, il nashville, tn newark, nj niagara falls, ont omaha, ne Pensacola, FL – July 26th w/ Lindsey Ell & Frankie Ballard phoenix, az portland, or raleigh, nc rapid city, sd san diego, ca santa barbara, ca seattle, wa sioux falls, sd spokane, wa st. louis, mo st. paul, mn sugarland, tx toledo, oh tulsa, ok uncasville, ct verona, ny wichita, ks worcester, ma youngstown, oh

Tune-In Alert: Aaron Tippin on Huckabee 12/30

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The “Hardest Workin’ Man in Country Music” Appears on  National Television Program this Saturday Night at 8 PM ET Country music’s Aaron Tippin will appear and perform on this weekend’s edition of Huckabee on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Tippin joins Governor Mike Huckabee on the national television program this Saturday night, December 30, at 8 PM ET. On the show, the “Hardest Workin’ Man in Country Music,” along with his wife, Thea, and son, Tom, will perform “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio” and “Kiss This.” The episode re-airs on Sunday, December 31 (New Year‘s Eve) at 8 PM ET. Tippin’s latest project is yet another collaboration with Crossville, Tennessee-based Stonehaus Winery. Last month, the singer and winery teamed to release Aaron Tippin “Kiss This” Sweet Cherry Wine, a nod to his #1 hit song. Check out Tippin’s recent feature story from The Tennessean to learn more about his business venture with Stonehaus Winery. [bctt tweet=”See @TippinAaron perform on this weekend’s edition of @HuckabeeOnTBN” username=”My_CountryMusic”] About Aaron Tippin Aaron Tippin’s traditional sound and focus on working-class themes made him one of the most popular acts of the 1990s. Tippin’s major career hits include “Kiss This,” “My Blue Angel,” “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio,” “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” “Working Man’s Ph.D.,” and “You’ve Got to Stand for Something.” In 2015, Tippin celebrated 25 years in the music business and released Aaron Tippin 25, a two-disc collection of 25 songs that includes 10 freshly recorded versions of his biggest career hits, as well as 15 brand new songs. The album is available for purchase at aarontippin.com and iTunes.

Tune In Alert: Florida Georgia Line to Perform on Rockin’ New Years Eve on ABC

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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE TOPS OFF METEORIC YEAR WITH ABC’s ROCKIN’ EVE To Perform “Smooth” Plus Superstar Collaborations With Bebe Rexha; Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, And watt. In The Studio With New Music Promised For 2018 History-making global duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE are ending their monumental 2017 on a high note, as featured top-tier entertainers on ABC’s iconic Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018 on Sunday, December 31. BMLG Records’ MULTI-PLATINUM class act will perform their Top 15 “Smooth,” in addition to genre-smashing collaborations with Bebe Rexha – with their historic Billboard Hot Country Songs chart #1 (3 weeks running) “Meant to Be” – plus Hailee Steinfeld and Alesso’s hit “Let Me Go” featuring watt – during the sizzling West Coast party hosted by Ciara. The 46th annual New Year’s Eve celebration ignites the official countdown to 2018 beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). From their 13th #1 smash “God, Your Mama, And Me” featuring Backstreet Boys, to their groundbreaking 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR directly followed by THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017, this supercharged past year has been jam-packed with colossal milestones, including headlining sold-out stadiums on select THE SMOOTH STADIUM TOUR 2017 dates with Backstreet Boys. FGL also chart-jumped with The Chainsmokers’ “Last Day Alive,” Morgan Wallen’s  “Up Down,” and teamed up with Jason Derulo and Hank Williams, Jr. for ESPN’s Monday Night Football’s fresh rendition of “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night.” FGL’s revolutionary status has only further elevated from record-breaking Country superstars to cutting-edge entrepreneurs as well. Their devotion to Music City’s flourishing economy is evident in their latest innovative venture – a groundbreaking compound located on 21st Avenue in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village, which fuses retail, creative, and business through Tribe Kelley Trading Post, Tree Vibez Music, and meet + greet. FGL HOUSE, their first four-story restaurant and entertainment destination, has rapidly become a local staple since its grand opening in June. Currently creating in the studio, FGL promises bold new music for their fourth BMLG Records album in 2018. For more information about Florida Georgia Line, please visit floridageorgialine.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For special details on meet + greet and to apply for a membership, visit MeetGreetNashville.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tune-In Alert: LoCash to Debut New Song on Megyn Kelly 12/29

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LOCASH TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE “DON’T GET BETTER THAN THAT” ON NBC’S MEGYN KELLY TODAY (12/29) First Release From Chart-Topping Duo’s Forthcoming Album Available On All Digital Platforms Dynamic Country duo LOCASH will celebrate the release of their hotly anticipated new single “Don’t Get Better Than That” with the song’s television debut on NBC’s Megyn Kelly TODAY (12/29). The first single from their forthcoming sophomore album with Reviver Records will be available on all digital platforms the day of the performance. Finishing strong in their most exciting year yet, LOCASH will conclude 2017 with a bucket-list performance in Times Square on December 31 at Opry City Stage’s first-ever “New Year’s Eve Bash.” Tickets are on sale now. As LOCASH’s jam-packed tour schedule shapes up for 2018, the “separated at birth singing partners” (Rolling Stone) will hit the road in January, bringing their electrifying live show and GOLD-certifed hits to fans in Washington, D.C. (1/19), Uncasville, CT (1/20), and more. For tour dates and additional information on LOCASH, please visit www.locashmusic.com Reach out to them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube ABOUT LOCASH: LOCASH is a Country music duo made up of singer-songwriters Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, natives of Baltimore, Maryland, and Indianapolis, Indiana, respectively. With a sound that fuses modern Country and classic heartland Rock with an edgy vocal blend, the independently-minded partners are revered as “one of Nashville’s hardest-working acts” (Rolling Stone) whose live show “has consistently been among the most energetic and entertaining in the country music genre” (Billboard). With two albums and eight charting singles to their credit, LOCASH broke out in 2015 with their gracious GOLD-certified hit, “I Love This Life,” followed by the flirtatious GOLD-certified #1 smash, “I Know Somebody” – their first trip to the top of the Country radio airplay charts – and 2017’s fun-loving romantic anthem “Ring On Every Finger.” All three singles were part of their Reviver Records album debut, THE FIGHTERS, which was released in the summer of 2016 to Top 15 success. The follow up to THE FIGHTERS is expected in 2018, with the forthcoming album’s first single “Don’t Get Better Than That” available on all digital platforms December 29. As songwriters, Lucas and Brust have scored two undeniable hits (Keith Urban’s #1 “You Gonna Fly” in 2011 and Tim McGraw’s PLATINUM-certified “Truck Yeah” in 2012). In 2017, they earned their first round of awards show recognition, nominated at the ACM Awards for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, the CMT Music Awards for Duo Video of the Year (“I Know Somebody”), and the CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year.

The Legend of Leo Fender

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Leo Fender: The Legacy Of This Brilliant Man Lives On Through Music Giants Around The World Fullerton, CA, December 21, 2017 ― The world occasionally produces one of those rare thinkers whose name becomes iconic. Thomas Edison lit up the world; Albert Einstein profoundly altered the study of physics; Walt Disney reimagined entertainment; and Leo Fender invented the electric guitar. Fender grew up in Fullerton, California, where his interest in electronics lead him to open his own radio repair shop in 1938. It wasn’t long before musicians and band leaders turned to him for help in repairing their equipment. And the rest, as they say, is history. Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones: “When other companies made electric guitars, that is all they did.  Leo had the whole concept in mind.  He made an amplifier to match. It is, after all electric. This left the other guys with half an egg. So simple, so complete whether you prefer a stratocaster or a telecaster. If you used a Fender amp, you had the whole deal. Sturdy, reliable and beautifully made, they remain the standard that others strived to reach, let alone the BASS!!” Fender’s revolutionary guitar, the Fender Stratocaster, has been the preference of world-renowned musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Jeff Beck — to name a few. While his name is synonymous with fist-pumping rock and roll sound, in reality, Fender was a shy, unassuming inventor who was nearly deaf and had one glass eye. In 1946 he founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company — the launch pad for his most iconic designs — and later on, G&L Musical Instruments.  And now, his wife Phyllis Fender gives readers a memory-filled look into the wonderful world of this quiet genius in the book, Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World. The book was co-written by Randall Bell, Ph.D., who grew up in Fender’s neighborhood and whose father was the head of the R&D department at Fender’s company. Eric Dahl, Maverick Magazine: “Few names in the world of guitars are more recognized than Fender. If Leo had stopped after creating the Telecaster he would still hold a secure place in guitar history. Not only is he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Fender also received a Grammy Award, Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award and an ACM award … . Phyllis and Randall are both obviously proud of the legacy that Leo left behind. This book reads more like a personal journal with family photos interspersed between touching moments. Leo Fender – The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World isn’t a guitar book but if you’re a fan of the man that invented them it is a must read!” Fender’s game-changing contributions to the music world have been widely recognized. He was presented with the Country Music Association Pioneer Award in 1981; was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock Walk of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall Continue reading The Legend of Leo Fender→

Watch Now: Sugarland Still The Same Official Video

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With sweeping verses and an anthemic chorus, Sugarland certainly gave fans exactly what we were hoping for with their first release in over 5 years titled “Still The Same“. From Jennifer & Kristian: “We said new music by the end of the year and we meant it! We are thrilled to announce our new single, “Still The Same”, is available now. The title of the song is so meaningful to us. We always knew we were going to make music again, so this has been the best of both worlds. We were able to take time to feed our personal passions, and we’re excited to come back together and create music as a band again. We can’t wait for you to hear it!” Sugarland’s first LIVE show back together in five years will be next week when they be perform LIVE from Times Square on Dick’s Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 at 8/7c on ABC.

Scotty McCreery Announces First Album in 5 Years

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SEASONS CHANGE FOR SCOTTY McCREERY –   NEW ALBUM DUE MARCH 16 Singer Returns with first LP in 5 Years; Debut Album on Sony Imprint, Triple Tigers Records Earlier this year, Scotty McCreery released his single, “Five More Minutes,” a song People called an “emotional walk down memory lane” that pleads for more time with the people and experiences that are important in his life. The ACM, BMI and CMT Award winner wrote the Top 20-and-climbing hit song that The Tennessean says “pulls heartstrings” just two weeks after the passing of his grandfather. Now, the North Carolina native expands on his reflections about life with his highly-anticipated third studio album, Seasons Change, due March 16 on Triple Tigers Records, a Sony Music imprint – his first album on the label. The project was produced by Frank Rogers (McCreery’s See You Tonight, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker), Derek Wells (guitarist for Kenny Chesney, Brett Eldridge, Little Big Town), and Aaron Eshuis (producer for Ryan Hurd, songwriter for A Thousand Horses, Joe Nichols, Cole Swindell). Autographed copies of Seasons Change bundled with exclusive merchandise options will be available for pre-order at ScottyMcCreery.com beginning Wednesday, December 20. The official online retail stores’ pre-order, including iTunes and Amazon, will begin on January 12, 2018. In the five years since he released his last album, the now-24-year-old, McCreery, grew up, built a life outside the spotlight, left college, performed around the world, lost one record deal and gained another, released a book, moved to Nashville, and more. In September, he proposed to his long-time girlfriend Gabi Dugal in the mountains of North Carolina. All of these experiences serve as the foundation of Seasons Change. “In the last five years, I have grown from a teenager to a man, moved out on my own, lost my grandfather, proposed to the love of my life, and learned more about myself than I could have imagined,” said McCreery. “This all shows up in the 11 songs on Seasons Change, and I cannot wait to share this music with my fans after such a long time between releases.” “For the first time, I wrote all the songs on my album,” McCreery continued. “It’s kind of my journal of the last few years: the ups and the downs. Whenever I think things are not going well, I’ve learned to just wait it out because the seasons change. If you want to know who I am and where I’m at right now, listen to this album. I feel like I’m having a conversation with everyone that listens. It’s that personal.” Seasons Change features songs spotlighting his love for his fiancée (including one song written a week before he proposed), his adventures with his lifelong friends, his reflections on life, and coming to terms with the man he has become. The album marks a first for McCreery, as it’s the first time he’s co-written all the songs on an album. Among his co-writers are Jessi Alexander (Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton), Monty Criswell Continue reading Scotty McCreery Announces First Album in 5 Years→