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Today’s New Music – July 16th, 2021

Posted by admin at 6:32 pm on July 16, 2021

Jul 162021

: Midland

: Margo Price

: Luke Combs

: Clay Walker

: Charlie Daniels

: Ray Scott

: Charlie Worsham

: Scotty McCreery

: Brandon Lay

New Albums

Charlie Daniels & Friends – Duets (Walmart exclusive)
Charlie Worsham – Sugarcane (EP)
Chase Bryant – Upbringing
Curt Chambers – 85 South (EP)
Eric Shicotte – Miss’ry Pacific
Jon Byrd – Me and Paul
Luke Combs – The Trilogy
Margo Price – Live From the Other Side (EP)
Marnie Mags – Heart Shaped Hooks (EP)
Midland – The Last Resort
Wood Family Tradition – Timeless

New Singles

Broke – Brandon Lay
Cold Day in Hell – Ray Scott
Giddy Up – Jericho Rose
Heartland Girl – Jake Ward
Home Again – Izzy Miller
I Just Wanna Hold You – Clay Walker
Just Fishin’ – Fletcher Moudy
Kids – Sam Williams
Little Dreamer – Render Sisters
Middle of You – Comanche Moon
Miss Taken – David Tucker
Not Every Cowboy – Dustin Lynch
Pasadena – Dustin Lynch
Runaway – Alyssa Scott
Slow Dance – Ray Scott
Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey – Erin Enderlin
What If I – Mikaela Finne
Why You Gotta Be Like That – Scotty McCreery
You’re Beautiful – Lance Carpenter

Dierks Bentley Releases Surprise EP

Posted by admin at 5:50 pm on July 16, 2021

Jul 162021

Dierks Bentley has released a surprise 5-track EP titled Live From Telluride.

It was at the 48th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival where he tapped The War And Treaty, Larkin Poe and Sam Bush to join him for the performances that were recorded for this album. See a backstage clip of “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” here: https://youtu.be/jAkFktejD_s

“This really was a once in a lifetime show for me. Getting to play at my favorite festival…with some of my favorite musicians and performers…in one of my favorite places in the world…felt like a dream,” Bentley said. “Luckily this dream was captured on tape and I can go back and relive the way it felt that night whenever I want.”

LIVE FROM TELLURIDE TRACK LIST:
1.) “Woman, Amen” – Live – Dierks Bentley feat. The War And Treaty
2.) “Travelin’ Light” – Live – Dierks Bentley feat. Larkin Poe
3.) “Bad Angel” – Live – Dierks Bentley feat. The War And Treaty
4.) “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd – Live – Dierks Bentley
5.) “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 – Live – Dierks Bentley feat. The War And Treaty, Sam Bush

Class of 2021 Announced for Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame

Posted by admin at 4:57 pm on July 16, 2021

Jul 162021

Here’s some info from the release that accompanied the announcement:

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) has announced its Class of 2021: Amy Grant, Toby Keith, Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherrill. The five will be inducted into the Hall this November, according to an announcement made today by Sarah Cates, chair of the organization’s board of directors, and Mark Ford, its executive director.

The five new inductees-elect will join the 213 previously inducted members of the elite organization when they are officially inducted during the “50/51” Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Monday, November 1, at the Music City Center. Because the organization’s 50th Anniversary celebration was postponed last year, this year’s event will honor two classes in a special double-sized event that will also spotlight NaSHOF’s previously named Class of 2020: Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham.

“Today is one of my favorite days of the year, as we begin our journey to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in November with the announcement of our upcoming class,” says Cates. “Nashville has always been the home of legendary songs written by the world’s finest songwriters – and this class is no exception. It’s our great honor today to welcome our class of 2021: Rhett Akins and Buddy Cannon in the songwriter category; John Scott Sherrill in the veteran songwriter category; Toby Keith as our songwriter/artist and Amy Grant as our veteran songwriter/artist.”

Rhett Akins’ songwriter credits include his own “That Ain’t My Truck,” as well as “Honey Bee” (Blake Shelton) and “It Goes Like This” (Thomas Rhett). Buddy Cannon’s resume is known for “Set ‘Em Up Joe” (Vern Gosdin), “I’ve Come To Expect It From You” (George Strait) and “Give It Away” (George Strait). John Scott Sherrill’s hits include “Wild And Blue” (John Anderson), “The Church On Cumberland Road” (Shenandoah) and “How Long Gone” (Brooks & Dunn). Amy Grant popularized many of her own compositions, including “Baby Baby,” “That’s What Love Is For” and “Tennessee Christmas.” Toby Keith recorded many of his self-penned hits, including “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” “How Do You Like Me Now?!” and “As Good As I Once Was.”

Interview with Bluenose B

Posted by admin at 7:03 pm on July 15, 2021

Jul 152021

Artist Name: Bluenose B
Hometown: Liverpool, England

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I have just finished an album called “Lost Estates” featuring Virginia Kettle, John Kettle and Neil McCartney of Merry Hell. The singles “Mothers Love” and “Trundle Trolley Blues” are taken from the album.

I am also half way through the third album. Which is going to be titled “Hoping for Purgatory”. I’m going to sing it myself. It will be a far more organic sound but still be a range of stories about real people.

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

I was brought up in Liverpool so music is everywhere. I lived on a road where you would hear Country and Western, Folk, Irish Rebel Music, punk and post punk and funk. I believe it would have been harder not to have been a musician than to be one.

I decided to start a band / musical project when I was 17. The first song I ever wrote was called “Summer Girl” which received positive reviews. I was hooked.

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

I am a trained nurse so probably Psychiatric nursing although I would have loved to have been a punk poet.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Spending time with my mates. They are my biggest fans and harshest critics. I’ve known them all my life. I also love exercise, art galleries and bizarre churches.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Old time it would be Natalie Wood, now it would be Kacey Musgraves, although Madonna still gets a shout.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Liverpool Football Club. Absolutely love them.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Leon. The one before was sponge Bob square pants the movie

What is the last album you listened to?

Michael Kiwanuka “Love and Hate”

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

Very hard but David Bowie “Low”

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Tallahassee bridge. Ode to Billie Joe

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

London.

What is your favorite meal?

I’m vegan so it would be a vegan scouse. scouse is an Irish type stew. It’s what Liverpool people are named after “Scousers”

Who is your dream duet partner?

Dolly Parton. She could give me advice on writing songs at the same time.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Chicks would be extremely pleasant too.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To write a song or album that conveys that ordinary people are often very complex individuals who enhance the society we live in. Be produced by Niles Rodgers and perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

HCM Daily News – July 12th, 2021

Posted by admin at 11:27 pm on July 12, 2021

Jul 122021

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This Date in Country Music History

2020 – HCM Daily News – July 12th, 2020
2019 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Tip of My Tongue”
2018 – Eric Church released his single “Desperate Man”
2018 – Country Music Videos – July 12th, 2018
2017 – Michael Ray’s single “Kiss You In The Morning” was certified Gold
2014 – “Somethin’ Bad” by Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood topped the charts
2013 – Jason Aldean became the first country artist to ever headline a concert at Boston’s Fenway Park
2011 – Blake Shelton released his album Red River Blue
2011 – Chris Young released his album Neon
2010 – Kenny Chesney released his single “The Boys of Fall”
2001 – Alan Jackson Day is declared in Nashville as he celebrates the sale of 35 million albums with a Music Row Block Party.