• Artist Name: Jay Kutcher
• Hometown: Jonquière Québec Canada

What project(s) are you currently working on?

My second album

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

My own family (Father, Uncles etc) are musicians, signers. So since I’m young.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I’m really good in construction.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

To be with my family.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Luke Bryan

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Montreal Canadians NHL Hockey Team

What is the last movie that you watched?

James Bond

What is the last album you listened to?

Tucker Wetmore

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Jay Kutcher album

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Too many great songs to have only one.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Nashville

What is your favorite meal?

Tomahawk on Kamado Grill.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Luke Bryan

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To play at the Bell Center, Madisson Square Garden, CMA in Nashville all and big festivals !!!

How can fans connect with you on Social Media?

Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok

Rodney Atkins

Here’s this month’s Top 10 list of our favorite current songs!  Songs are pulled from the list of current singles on the airplay charts and other lessor known current releases.  Each song is linked to a video that you can watch/listen to.  Check out our list below and let us know what you think!

Find these songs and more in our 2021’s Best New Country Music Spotify Playlist!

*Songs are listed in alphabetical order.

• A Little Good News – Rodney Atkins
• Devil’s Red Hot Sauce – James Lann
• Freedom Song – Ken Wilber
• I’m Never Getting Over You – Gone West
• Mississippi Mud – Will Dempsey
• Run Horse Run – Charley Crockett
• Thankful – Etan Moses
• Walls – Bryan Lanning
• Wine Tonight – Lemon Cash
• Would’ve Gone Home – Chandler Stephens

See previous month’s list

Hank Williams Jr

Recent Country Music Headlines

• Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Announced
• Song of the Day (8/12/20):  “Family Tradition” by Hank Williams Jr.
• Salt Life Announces Jake Owen Foundation Fundraiser Apparel
• Gone West is No More?  Half of Band is Departing
• New Single Coming From Clay Walker
• Phil Vassar Announces New ‘Piano Bar’ Cover Series
• Tune in Alert:  Jimmie Allen to Perform on NBC’s Today Show

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Acoustic Video:  “I’ve Got It Made” by Josh Turner
• Cover Video: Hank Williams Jr.’s “The Conversation” by Bryan James
• Cassadee Pope Live Stream – Rise and Shine Release Party
• Cover Video:  Ray Price’s “Make the World Go Away” by Julie Roberts
• CMT Interview with Luke Bryan
• Acoustic Video:  “Magnolia” by Brett Eldredge
• Opry Video:  “Thank You to the Grand Ole Opry” by Billy Strings
• Lauren Alaina Performs “Gettin’ Good” on The Bobby Bones Show
• Josh Turner and Randy Travis Perform “Forever and Ever, Amen” on The Bobby Bones Show
• Lyric Video:  “Roll Away” by Midland
• Cover Video:  “I’ll Fly Away” by Jake Hoot
• Audio:  “Truck Huntin'” by Jared MacLane
• Ingrid Andress Video:  Strangers in Quarantine Episode 1
• Opry Video:  “Hot Chicken” by Dom Flemons
• Video:  “Night and Day” by Hunter Hayes
• Justin Moore Podcast – Season 1, Episode 13
• Audio:  “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” by Kenny Rogers
• CMT Video:  Scavenger Hunt with Runaway June
• Brandy Clark Live Stream – Episode 16
• Deana Carter’s Wing it Wednesday – 8/12/20
• 2020 Tour – Ticket Update from Blake Shelton
• Lyric Video:  “Find Me” by Lauren Davidson

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Tyler Childers scored a #1 album with Country Squire
• 2016 – Justin Moore released his album Kinda Don’t Care
• 2016 – Dylan Scott released his self-titled debut album
• 2016 – Cody Jinks released his album I’m Not The Devil
• 2015 – Granger Smith signed with Broken Bow Records
• 2009 – Josh Turner released his single “Why Don’t We Just Dance”
• 2006 – Rodney Atkins scored his first career #1 hit with “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
• 2000 – Lonestar topped the charts with “What About Now”
• 1989 – Patty Loveless scored her first career #1 hit with “Timber, I’m Falling”
• 1988 – Kathy Mattea made her Grand Ole Opry debut

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Buck Owens (d)
• Danny Shirley (Confederate Railroad)
• Porter Wagoner (d)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win a Kelsea Ballerini Prize Pack – ends 8/27/20

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