HCM Daily Country Music News – September 18th, 2024

 Posted by at 4:01 pm on September 18, 2024
Sep 182024
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – The Old Dominion & Megan Moroney duet “Can’t Break Up Now” was released
  • 2023 – The Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves duet “I Remember Everything” was released
  • 2023 – Lauren Alaina released her single “Thicc as Thieves”
  • 2020 – Keith Urban released his album The Speed of Now – Part 1
  • 2020 – Rascal Flatts released their album Twenty Years of Rascal Flatts:  The Greatest Hits
  • 2018 – Dustin Lynch became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2012 – Big & Rich released their album Hillbilly Jedi
  • 2012 – Easton Corbin released his album All Over the Road
  • 2008 – Craig Morgan was surprised on stage by John Conlee to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2004 – Keith Urban scored a #1 hit with “Days Go By”
  • 1999 – Kenny Chesney scored a #1 hit with “You Had Me From Hello”
  • 1993 – Garth Brooks topped the charts with “Ain’t Going Down (Til the Sun Comes Up)”
  • 1992 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Love’s Got a Hold On You”
  • 1990 – Vince Gill released his single “Never Knew Lonely”

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • Country Folk – Barefoot Joe
  • Not As I’ve Done – Kasey Tyndall

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Interview with Ben Hutcheson

 Posted by at 3:59 pm on September 18, 2024
Sep 182024
 

  • Artist Name:  Ben Hutcheson
  • Hometown: Portishead, Bristol, England

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I currently have a few singles that i am working on promoting and releasing such as Living For the Weekend!

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

I think I’ve always known, it was just one of those things from a really young age where you can’t really see yourself doing anything else! I decided to pursue it from about 13 when I got my first guitar!

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

I would have to say something like teaching! I’m a big fan of learning and trying to make an impact in others lives.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I’m a big gamer! I also love a bit of socialising and seeing friends as I find that most of your best experiences happen around the people you love!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

I’m not massively one for celebrity crushes but I would have to say either Tyla or Jenna Ortega. But it’s hard to argue with Ryan Reynolds…

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Bristol City!

What is the last movie that you watched?

A rewatch of Bohemian Rhapsody! Stunning film!

What is the last album you listened to?

F-1 Trillion by Post Malone, he’s got a real talent for anything musical but this latest Country album is absolutely brilliant.

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

I always find these questions way too hard to answer because my music taste is so varied, I go through stages of listening to different styles and genres so I simply don’t know if I could name just one album! (I’m sorry if that’s a rubbish answer!)

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Again, this is such a hard question to answer that my mind goes back to classics that everyone knows, such as John Denver’s Country Roads, The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, Dolly’s Jolene or even Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks.

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

I’ve been all over with my music, especially around the UK but truthfully, Nashville had a special place in my heart, Music all hours of the day on every floor of every bar. You couldn’t ask for more.

What is your favorite meal?

I’m a big steak guy! But if that’s off the menu then you can’t go wrong with a simple carbonara!

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love one day to collaborate with either Luke Combs or Scotty McCreery but truthfully I love collaborating with people in general because everyone can bring their own twist to a writing session that can make that session unique and brilliant in its own way!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’d love to join Scotty or Luke on tour like before but with those out on tour now, I’d love the chance to join either Drake Milligan or Post Malone on their tours!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To make music that I love and to hopefully resonate with an audience who feels the same. I would love to make my full living from it and really live the life I know is meant for me!

HCM Daily Country Music News – September 17th, 2024

 Posted by at 2:09 pm on September 17, 2024
Sep 172024
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2021 – Carly Pearce released her album 29:  Written in Stone
  • 2021 – Scotty McCreery released his album Same Truck
  • 2021 – Aaron Watson released his single “Crash Landing”
  • 2021 – Darrin Morris released his single “She’s Gonna Leave a Mark”
  • 2021 – Gary LeVox released his single “Working on Sunday”
  • 2016 – Florida Georgia Line scored a #1 country album with Dig Your Roots
  • 2014 – Long-time Grand Ole Opry member George Hamilton IV passed away in Nashville
  • 2013 – Justin Moore released his album Off The Beaten Path
  • 2013 – Chris Young released his album A.M.
  • 2013 – Billy Currington released his album We Are Tonight
  • 2005 – Brooks & Dunn topped the charts with “Play Something Country”
  • 2001 – Aaron Tippin released his single “Where The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly”
  • 1977 – Reba McEntire made her Grand Ole Opry debut

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

  • None Today

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HCM Daily Country Music News – September 16th, 2024

 Posted by at 2:39 pm on September 16, 2024
Sep 162024
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2022 – Little Big Town released their album Mr. Sun
  • 2022 – Mitchell Tenpenny released his album This Is The Heavy
  • 2020 – Keith Urban released his duet with P!nk “One Too Many”
  • 2014 – Tim McGraw released his album Sundown Heaven Town
  • 2008 – Darius Rucker released his debut country album Learn to Live
  • 2003 – Sugarland, then a trio, signed with Mercury Records
  • 2003 – Patty Loveless released her album On Your Way Home
  • 2000 – Trisha Yearwood was induced into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame
  • 2000 – Jo Dee Messina scored a #1 hit with “That’s The Way”
  • 1995 – Tim McGraw topped the charts for the first of 5 weeks with “I Like It, I Love It”
  • 1982 – George Strait released his single “Marina Del Ray”
  • 1948 – Little Jimmy Dickens signed his first recording contract with Columbia Records

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • Pink Whitney – Makenzie Phipps
  • What Kinda Man – Parker McCollum

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Thomas Rhett Announces Better in Boots Tour 2025

 Posted by at 2:17 pm on September 16, 2024
Sep 162024
 

Thomas Rhett is hitting the road in 2025 for his Better in Boots Tour with Tucker Wetmore as his main opening act!  Dasha and The Castellows will also rotate in as additional openers on select dates.

BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR 2025 Dates:
6/5 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *
6/6 – Southaven, MS – Bank Plus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove *
6/7 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
6/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC +*
6/13 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
6/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
6/26 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
6/27 – Birmingham, AL – Venue TBA +*
6/28 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater *
7/10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center ^
7/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion ^
7/12 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater ^
7/17 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage +*
7/31 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park ^
8/1 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion ^
8/2 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^
8/7 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater ^
8/8 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre ^
8/9 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre ^
8/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center *
8/21 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview *
8/22 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
8/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach +*
9/4 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre *
9/5 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
9/6 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena *
9/18 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena *
9/19 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater *
9/20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *
9/26 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater *

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* Additional Support from The Castellows
^ Additional Support from Dasha