Interview with Savannah Jaine

 Posted by at 7:29 pm on February 17, 2023
Feb 172023
 

Artist Name: Savannah Jaine
Hometown: Tampa, Florida, and my husband/collaborator is from Adlington, Lancashire

What project(s) are you currently working on?

We finished our album SLOWBURNBABY which will be released in June and are now also working on an EP entitled Constant Motion for release in the Fall

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

I’ve been singing since I was 4- I’ve never really known anything else!

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

Something music adjacent like teaching guitar or music therapy

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Meditating and writing!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

I’m pretty obsessed with Harry Styles – I just think he’s fab

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I honestly don’t watch sports too much!! I like going to see local teams wherever we are – the smaller local games are always fun.

What is the last movie that you watched?

In my apartment we always watch The Princess Diaries, it’s our comfort movie.

What is the last album you listened to?

Kelsea Ballerini’s “Rolling Up The Welcome Mat” EP came out yesterday and I listened 3 times through – really her best work as a writer, brilliant.

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

Taylor Swift’s Evermore is a pretty much a perfect album.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Probably something by the queen Dolly Parton – Jolene or I Will Always Love You

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

When I worked on ships we got to play really crazy places – I liked Fiji, Ibiza and Amsterdam the most!

What is your favorite meal?

I love Indian food – spicy South Indian garlic chicken and paneer

Who is your dream duet partner?

I’d love to be on a track by the Highwomen – singing with Brandi Carlile would be a dream come true.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’d love to open for Maren Morris or Lainey Wilson – I think I could fit into their show/style quite well

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

I just want to make a living making music – and I’ve been able to do that for almost 10 years now so everything else is just icing on the cake ❤️🤘🏻

HCM Daily Country Music News – February 16th, 2023

 Posted by at 9:06 pm on February 16, 2023
Feb 162023
 

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Today’s Birthdays

  • None Today

Today’s New Albums

  • Michael Kelton – Beyond the Setting Sun (EP)

Today’s New Singles

  • Born to Ride – Chaser Crouch

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Interview with Chuck Wimer

 Posted by at 9:00 pm on February 16, 2023
Feb 162023
 

  • Artist Name: Chuck Wimer
  • Hometown: Lytle, TX

What project(s) are you currently working on?

 Finishing an album in studio while releasing each of the 12 songs once a month. This is a very exciting project!

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

 I was inspired at 16, by my father who is also a songwriter. I didn’t decide to stand on stages and pursue the life of an artist until I was 42. My wife recommended that I give it a shot and see if it was what I wanted to do. She didn’t want me to resent myself for never trying.

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

I would probably be doing some random desk job punching in numbers and waiting for the clock to hit 5pm. Or possibly training dogs again.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

 In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with the family and traveling around Texas.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

 I honestly don’t have one.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)

The Chicago Bears

What is the last movie that you watched?

 Shotgun Wedding

What is the last album you listened to?

 Jaret Ray Reddick – Just Woke Up

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

 Chris Ledoux – 20 Originals: The Early Years

What is the greatest country song of all time?

 Look At You Girl – Chris Ledoux (my wedding song)

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

 Tin Cup, Colorado

What is your favorite meal?

 Chicken Florentine

Who is your dream duet partner?

 Lainey Wilson

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 Ned Ledoux

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

 To complete a 50 state stadium tour. I think it would be awesome to see that many people digging my music!

Feb 162023
 

Jo Dee Messina announced today that she is hitting the road for the Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour. The nationwide, 45-plus date tour fittingly begins February 17 in North Carolina and South Carolina, and will extend through November in California. The tour is an ode to Messina’s debut 1996 platinum smash, “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” This is the first time Messina has toured under the now-iconic moniker and she is furthering the nostalgic theme by using retro artwork from her original photo shoot for tour ads and limited-edition merchandise. For more info and to purchase tickets, please visit jodeemessina.com/tour.

“It seems crazy that we’ve never toured under the ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California’ banner before. We are so excited to bring people songs that they know, stories we will share and, yes, new music!” said Jo Dee Messina.

Messina had a monumental 2022 touring season, as she sold out multiple venues and broke festival attendance records with her high-energy performances. She wrapped up the year with two direct support slots with Country Music Hall of Famer, Reba McEntire.

Messina also recently announced that Heads Carolina, Tails California: The Best of Jo Dee Messina will be released in March on Curb Records. The album features 11 of her timeless hits, including “Bye, Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Lesson In Leavin,'” “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and more. It marks Messina’s first-ever vinyl release on a limited-edition, 180 gram clear vinyl with wisps of color throughout. The project will be available on March 10 and can be pre-ordered here: https://jodeemessina.lnk.to/BestOf

Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour Dates
Feb. 17 – Greensboro, N.C.
Feb. 18 – North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Feb. 23 – Grand Rapids, Mich.
Feb. 24 – Green Bay, Wis.
March 25 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
April 14 – Fort Worth, Texas
April 15 – Georgetown, Texas
April 28 – Wichita, Kan.
April 29 – Fort Smith, Ark.
May 13 – Kansas City, Kan.
May 19 – Doswell, Va.
May 20 – Roanoke, Va.
June 9 – Clinton, Iowa
June 10 – Decatur, Ill.
June 16 – Ashland, Neb.
June 17 – Winsted, Minn.
June 23 – Raleigh – N.C.
June 24 – Virginia Beach, Va.
June 29 – Shipshewana, Ind.
June 30 – Central City, Iowa
July 13 – West Salem, Wis.
July 14 – Chicago, Ill.
July 15 – Pierz, Minn.
July 21 – LaGrange, Ga.
July 22 – Cullman, Ala.
July 28 – Kearney, Neb.
July 29 – Mendon, Ill.
Aug. 3 – Wausau, Wis.
Aug. 4 – Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Aug. 11 – Atlantic City, N.J.
Aug. 12 – West Chester, Ohio
Aug. 19 – Calgary, Alberta
Sept. 7 – Carterville, Ill.
Sept. 9 – Savannah, Tenn.
Sept. 14 – Spencer, Iowa
Sept. 22 – Frederick, Md.
Sept. 23 – Mount Vernon, Ky.
Oct. 7 – Hiawassee, Ga.
Oct. 19 – Greenville, S.C.
Oct. 20 – Kissimmee, Fla.
Oct. 21 – Charlotte, N.C.
Nov. 3 – Lubbock, Texas
Nov. 4 – Waco, Texas
Nov. 10 – Phoenix, Ariz.
Nov. 11 – Indio, Calif.

HCM Daily Country Music News – February 15th, 2023

 Posted by at 9:43 pm on February 15, 2023
Feb 152023
 

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This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

  • Hank Locklin (d)

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

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