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HCM Daily News – July 26th, 2021

Posted by admin at 5:19 pm on July 26, 2021

Jul 262021

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This Date in Country Music History

2020 – HCM Daily News – July 26th, 2020
2019 – Justin Moore released his album Late Nights and Longnecks
2018 – Country Music Videos – July 26th, 2018
2014 – Florida Georgia Line topped the charts for the first of 2 weeks with “Dirt”
2011 – Eric Church released his album Chief
2010 – Craig Campbell released his debut single “Family Man”
2005 – Jason Aldean released his self-titled debut album
2003 – Rachel Proctor, best known for her 2004 hit “Me and Emily,” made her Grand Ole Opry debut
2003 – Lonestar scored a #1 hit with “My Front Porch Looking In”
1994 – Joe Diffie released his album Third Rock From the Sun
1993 – Garth Brooks released his single “Ain’t Going Down (Til the Sun Comes Up)”
1986 – Randy Travis scored his first career #1 hit with “On The Other Hand”
1969 – Johnny Cash released his single “A Boy Named Sue”

Today’s Birthdays

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Today’s New Albums

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Today’s New Singles

Am I The Only One – Aaron Lewis
Be Your Man – Gary Kyle
Damn Strait – James Lann & Holly Tucker
Don’t Even Know Your Mama – Presley & Taylor (to radio – already released digitally)
Get Me Some – Danielle Kalil
Getting Over You – Faith Schueler
Outlaw Women – Kenneth Waters
Vibin’ – Dave McElroy

Today’s Photo Flashback

SFCM Songwriter Showcase Series – 7/26/15 – Round Up in Davie, FL

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Interview with Ava Rowland

Posted by admin at 5:12 pm on July 26, 2021

Jul 262021

Artist Name: Ava Rowland
Hometown: Wellington, Ohio

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I am currently working on new music. I was just in Alabama filming a 70’s themed music video for my next single. A lot of exciting things are happening.

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

I have always grown up around music. All my Uncles and Grandfather play guitar and both my parents were worship leaders when I was young. My first time singing in front of an audience, I was 9 and it was at my church. Ever since then, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in music.

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

If I wasn’t pursuing a career in music, I would be going to college for Forensic Science.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

In my downtime, I love to read my Bible and watch Netflix.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush is Leonardo Dicaprio.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

The Ohio State Buckeyes are my favorite sports team.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The last movie I watched was Luca.

What is the last album you listened to?

The last album I listened to was Taylor Swift’s Folklore.

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

If I could listen to one album for the rest of my life it would be Kari Jobe’s The Garden.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

In my opinion, the greatest country song of all time is Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis. The message is so powerful.

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

My favorite place that I’ve visited is Malibu, California. The scenery is beyond beautiful and I love the beach. When I was there, butterflies were flying everywhere. Absolutely amazing.

What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is anything Mexican.

Who is your dream duet partner?

My dream duet partner is Dan & Shay.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I would like to go on tour with Kane Brown.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

My ultimate goal is to have a positive impact with my music. Wherever God wants me to go, I’ll go.

HCM Daily News – July 23rd, 2021

Posted by admin at 6:24 pm on July 23, 2021

Jul 232021

Country Music Headlines

This Date in Country Music History

2020 – The Eli Young Band’s single “Love Ain’t” was certified Platinum
2020 – Carrie Underwood’s singles “Something in the Water,” “Two Black Cadillacs,” and “Church Bells” were certified Double Platinum; “Good Girl” was certified Triple Platinum; and “Little Toy Guns” was certified Platinum.
2020 – HCM Daily News – July 23rd, 2020
2018 – Country Music Videos – July 23rd, 2018
2015 – Country Music Videos – Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
2015 – This Week’s New Music – July 23rd, 2015
2015 – HCM Daily Country Music News Update – Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
2013 – Miranda Lambert’s single “The House that Built Me” earned double-platinum status
2013 – The Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood duet “Remind Me” earned double-platinum status
2013 – Jason Aldean’s single “Amarillo Sky” earned platinum status
2005 – Toby Keith topped the charts for the first of 6 weeks with “As Good As I Once Was”
2002 – Toby Keith released his Unleashed album
2002 – Joe Nichols released his debut album Man With a Memory
1994 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Summertime Blues”
1988 –Vern Gosdin scored a #1 hit with “Set ‘Em Up Joe”
1986 – Randy Travis released his single “Diggin’ Up Bones”
1983 – The Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard duet “Pancho and Lefty” topped the charts as the #1 single

Today’s Birthdays

Alison Krauss
Bri Bagwell
Danielle Bradbery
Neil Perry (The Band Perry)
Shannon Brown

Today’s New Albums

Dallas Burrow – Dallas Burrow
Drake Milligan – Drake Milligan (EP)
Dusty Black – Who Are You (EP)
Emily Daniels – Welcome to a Heartache (EP)
Glen Campbell – Live From the Troubadour
Rodney Crowell – Triage
The Hobbs Sisters – Turn It Up

Today’s New Singles

Another Shot – Tucker Wetmore
Como Te Amo – Don Graham
Easy – Teea Goans
Games – Emilia Quinn w/ FINOLA
Heroes – Bri Bagwell
Hole in the Bottle – Lyssa Coulter
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean w/ Carrie Underwood
Know My Way Around – Lily Rose
Long Way Around – Midnight Vesta
Lying With You – Chase Wright
New Truck – Dylan Scott
Night Left – Jake Hoot
Nowhere Sounds Lovely – Cristina Vane
Only Oklahoma – Allie Colleen
Ten Years Older – Marye Amanda
The One – MacKenzie Porter
Tip Jar – Jackson Michelson
Wilder – Justin Love

Today’s Photo Flashback

Colt Ford – 7/23/11 – Triple Canopy Ranch in Lake Wales, FL

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Interview with Shane Cloutier

Posted by admin at 6:20 pm on July 23, 2021

Jul 232021

Artist Name: Shane Cloutier
Hometown: Orillia, ON

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I just released my third solo album “Lie to Me ’til It’s Over” so along with focusing on that I am working on a bunch of new material and revisiting some past material for both my solo acoustic shows as well as my trio.

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

I was inspired early on, roughly 10 years old, by groups like Iron maiden, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss. I was drawn to all of the imagery of these bands, and I think around the age of 12 I had already decided that’s what I was going to do.

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

If I wasn’t pursuing a career in music I would be in the Amazon studying crocodiles and I’d probably be missing a limb from getting too close!

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favourite downtime activity right now is building hobby store grade RC trucks LOL!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush would probably be Rihanna, her voice is like butter to me.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I am a huge Montréal Canadiens fan and have been since I could talk. I also love the Raptors, Liverpool, Detroit Lions and the Blue Jays.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The last movie I watched was Roadhouse, for probably the 40th time in my life because it’s one of the greatest movies ever!

What is the last album you listened to?

The last album I listened to was Danzig ll “Lucifuge” One of my all-time favourites!

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

If I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life, it would probably be Jethro Tull “Stand Up”

What is the greatest country song of all time?

I think the greatest country song of all time is Buck Owens “Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass”

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

My favourite city I have visited out on the road would be St. John’s Newfoundland, everyone there was so nice but I thought I was being mocked at first!

What is your favorite meal?

My favourite meal is steak, which I realize is not the most interesting thing, but I am a carnivore at heart.

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love to do a duet with Amy Shark, I think she has a great voice and she is a great writer, I think it would be a really cool fit!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I would love to go on tour with so many artists but a few would be Amy Shark, Orville Peck, Donovan Woods and so many more!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To be honest, my ultimate career goal would be to be able to release music regularly and perform live to as many people as possible which hopefully can continue now that life seems to be getting back to normal.