Today’s New Music – September 2nd, 2022

 Posted by at 1:51 pm on September 2, 2022
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Today’s New Albums

  • Ian Flanigan – Strong
  • Jon Pardi – Mr. Saturday Night
  • Kris Kristofferson – Live at Gilley’s
  • Shania Twain – Not Just a Girl (The Highlights)

Today’s New Singles

  • A Special Place – Danielle Bradbery
  • Diamond Country – Whitney Miller
  • Famous – KC Johns
  • Hard Times – Hippies and Cowboys
  • Love and Sunsets – Zac Brown Band w/ James Taylor
  • Only One – Clay Aery
  • The Gamble – Matt Jordan
  • Three Chords and a Cliche – Brandon Bing
  • Underpaid and Overserved – Southerland
  • What’s Stopping Us – Grant Gilbert

HCM Daily Country Music News – September 2nd, 2022

 Posted by at 1:48 pm on September 2, 2022
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Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

  • None Today

Today’s New Albums

  • Ian Flanigan – Strong
  • Jon Pardi – Mr. Saturday Night
  • Kris Kristofferson – Live at Gilley’s
  • Shania Twain – Not Just a Girl (The Highlights)

Today’s New Singles

  • A Special Place – Danielle Bradbery
  • Diamond Country – Whitney Miller
  • Famous – KC Johns
  • Hard Times – Hippies and Cowboys
  • Love and Sunsets – Zac Brown Band w/ James Taylor
  • Only One – Clay Aery
  • The Gamble – Matt Jordan
  • Three Chords and a Cliche – Brandon Bing
  • Underpaid and Overserved – Southerland
  • What’s Stopping Us – Grant Gilbert

Today’s Photo Flashback

  • None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

Date/Time Event
09/02/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO
09/03/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO
09/04/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO

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Interview with Justine Blanchet

 Posted by at 12:38 pm on September 2, 2022
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Photo Credit: Emma Lee Photography

  • Artist Name:  My name is Justine Blanchet!
  • Hometown:  I was born on the South Shore of Montreal, Canada but currently live an hour away in a small town. I split my time between Canada and Nashville.

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I am currently working on an EP set to release in the Spring of 2023. I’ve released a first single called “Hard to Love” and there are more on the way!

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

I decided to pursue a career in music when I was pretty young, and it was mostly out of wanting to do something with my life. People tell me I have an old soul and it kind of make sense because I started dedicating my life to music at 12 years old. Listening to music, especially classical piano tracks, bring me to a place of ultimate peace that I can barely describe. That’s how music makes me feel. During my work day, I can’t listen to music, otherwise I lose my concentration and start singing along.

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

That is a really good question. I would probably direct music videos or work in some interior design type of business.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I’m a huge fan of movies. I like sleeping a lot, and if I absolutely have nothing to do, I’ll read a book.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

That’s a tough one! Right now, I’ve got the biggest crush on Austin Butler, who plays Elvis in that new movie. Highly recommend seeing it.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)? 

I like to stay active but don’t play or watch any sports.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The last one in theaters was “Elvis” but the latest one from my living room was “Days of Thunder”, a 1990 Tom Cruise movie.

What is the last album you listened to?

Nat King Cole “Looking Back” on vinyl

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

The “Elvis’ Christmas Album”

What is the greatest country song of all time?

I think the greatest song of all time is “ Man, I Feel Like a Woman” (Shania Twain). Such a classic!

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

Ashland County, Ohio. Such a cute historic little town with a lot of cobblestones.

What is your favorite meal? 

I’d eat Mac & Cheese for the rest of my life if it wasn’t for my lactose sensitivity!

Who is your dream duet partner? 

I think Brett Eldredge and I would make a great duet

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’d love to go out on tour with Mackenzie Porter!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

I think I won’t ever be done with this career but I’ll like to make it so I can make a live-able income from my music.

HCM Daily Country Music News – September 1st, 2022

 Posted by at 9:42 pm on September 1, 2022
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Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • I Know My Way Around This Town – Gavin Lee
  • Like Whiskey – Darrin Morris Band

Today’s Photo Flashback

This Week’s Notable Events

Date/Time Event
09/02/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO
09/03/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO
09/04/2022
Time TBA
Seven Peaks Festival – Villa Grove, CO
San Luis Valley, Villa Grove CO

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Interview with Shantell Ogden

 Posted by at 9:19 pm on September 1, 2022
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Shantell Ogden – photo by Angie Miller

Artist Name:  Shantell Ogden
Hometown:  Richfield, UT

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I just released my new single “Breaking Something Wild” – it’s about a cowgirl who falls in love, but stays true to herself. I’m also getting ready for a UK tour in September I’m really excited about. I’m also always working on licensing music through my sync company – SO-Sync.com for film/TV.

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

I have always been a storyteller, and I’ve always loved music. We always had the radio on at the farm growing up. When I tried bringing storytelling and music together in 2002, I found it was like pulling on a pair of comfortable boots…it just fit. It was at that time that I knew I would pursue music.

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

I actually have a job doing change management for a steady paycheck, and I love it because it is basically storytelling for businesses. Right up my alley as a songwriter!

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I love ‘cuddle sessions’ with my fur kid Thelma Lu. We just watch TV together sometimes and it’s the best.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Andrew Walker is in a lot of my favorite Hallmark movies, and he has a nice smile.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

 I went to school in Boston at Berklee College of Music and I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for the Boston Red Sox.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Maverick – I loved the original Top Gun and still watch it every year.

What is the last album you listened to?

 I’m more of a song kind of person, rather than an album person, and I really like the new Scotty McCreery “Damn Strait.”

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

It would have to be a mix tape with some of my favorite songs.