HCM Daily News – May 13th, 2020

 Posted by at 8:32 pm on May 13, 2020
May 132020
 
Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2017 – Brad Paisley scored a #1 album with Love and War
  • 2016 – Brad Paisley released his duet with Demi Lovato titled “Without a Fight”
  • 2014 – Dolly Parton released her album Blue Smoke
  • 2014 – Rascal Flatts released their album Rewind
  • 2005 – Jason Aldean made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2000 – Kenny Rogers scored a #1 hit with “Buy Me a Rose,” marking his first #1 in 13 years and the last one of his career
  • 1997 – Lee Ann Womack‘s self-titled debut album was released
  • 1975 – Country Music Hall of Famer Bob Wills passed away from heart complications
  • 1967 – Merle Haggard made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1957 – Elvis Presley hits #1 on the country charts with his hit single “All Shook Up”
  • 1950 – Mother Maybelle Carter and the Carter Sisters joined the Grand Ole Opry

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

  • Darius Rucker
  • Lari White (d)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

  • Little Bit – Curtis Grimes

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

  • None Today

Contests

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Date/Time Event
05/13/2020
9:00 pm		 Clint Black Facebook Live
05/15/2020
3:00 pm		 Toby Keith’s Honkytonk University 15th Anniversary Listening Party
05/15/2020
8:00 pm		 Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Livestream

Tomorrow’s Online Shows per Country Aircheck

  • Chris Bandi, KKGO/Los Angeles IG Live at 12pm CT here.
  • Coffee With Cam at 12pm CT here.
  • Charlie Worsham, Lawn Chair Don’t Care at 12pm CT here.
  • Blanco Brown, CMHoF’s Words & Music at Home at 2pm CT here.
  • Rachel Wammack, Sing for St. Jude at 4pm CT here.
  • Clay Walker, Waterloo Revival and Mac McAnally, Wrangler’s Can’t Stop Country at 6pm CT here.
  • Lindsay Ell, Ram Jam Session at 6pm CT here.
  • Randy Houser at 6pm CT and Abby Anderson at 6:30pm CT, WGTY/York, PA’s Instagram Island here.
  • Southern Halo, WCTY/Norwich, CT Takeover at 6pm CT here.
  • Travis Denning, Beer’s Better Cold EP Release Party at 7pm CT here.
  • Tucker Beathard, FB and IG Live at 7pm CT here and here.
  • CJ Solar, KXIA/Marshalltown, IA at 7pm CT here.
  • Sara Evans, Closet Chaos at 7:30pm CT here.
  • Avenue Beat, KWJJ/Portland’s Women of New Country Quarantine Concert at 8pm CT here.
  • Eli Young Band, FB Live at 9pm CT here.

Interview with Greg Rider

 Posted by at 7:55 pm on May 13, 2020
May 132020
 

Artist Name: Greg Rider
Hometown: Waterdown, Ontario

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Right now, I’m just focusing on the release of “One Town Away” and always writing for future releases. I’m looking forward to the day when I can start recording the rest of the album.

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

I always loved being on stage, but I remember going to Dierks Bentley Concert in high school and just thinking how cool it would be to sing in front of that many people.

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

I’d probably be doing a job in sales or a TV reporter.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I enjoy staying active. Going for a workout, hike, run or a gym session. When I’m not exercising, I’m writing music or binging a show on Netflix.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Margot Robbie. Australian accents make me weak.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, LA Chargers & Blue Jays

What is the last movie that you watched?

The curious case of Benjamin Button.

What is the last album you listened to?

Tyler Childers – Purgatory

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

Eric Church – Chief

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw

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

I’ve traveled to so many small towns and cities throughout Canada & US, but what stands out to me is Western Canada. I fell in love with British Columbia. The mountains, rivers and way of life.

What is your favorite meal?

BBQ Chicken, Sweet potato & Broccoli

Who is your dream duet partner?

Ashley McBryde

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, Luke Combs

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To travel North America inspiring people with my music and stories to never give up on their dreams no matter the circumstances.

 

HCM Daily News – May 12th, 2020

 Posted by at 10:31 pm on May 12, 2020
May 122020
 
Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts

Recent Country Music News Headlines

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2018 – Jordan Davis made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2018 – Keith Urban scored a #1 album with Graffiti U
  • 2007 – Mel Tillis was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry by Bill Anderson
  • 2007 – Rascal Flatts topped the charts with “Stand”
  • 1998 – Tracy Byrd‘s I’m From the Country album was released
  • 1992 – Martina McBride‘s debut album The Time Has Come was released
  • 1990 – Travis Tritt scored his first career #1 song with “Help Me Hold On”
  • 1984 – Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson hit #1 on the singles chart with “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

  • Clare Bowen
  • Kix Brooks

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

  • Kory Quinn – The Blueroom

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

  • In The Meantime – Donna Beckham
  • When She’s Drinkin’ – George Navarro

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

Contests

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Date/Time Event
05/13/2020
9:00 pm		 Clint Black Facebook Live
05/15/2020
8:00 pm		 Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Livestream
Country Aircheck’s Web Check Tomorrow (5/13):
  • Danielle Bradbery, Opry IG Story Takeover here.
  • Stephanie Quayle, Whatcha Drinkin ‘Bout Wednesday at 5pm CT here.
  • Tenille Townes, Brandy Clark‘s You Can’t Come Over (But You Can Come In) at 6pm CT here.
  • CJ Solar, Way Back Wednesday at 7pm CT here.
  • Laine Hardy, Sweety High at 7pm CT here.
  • Dave Haywood, Circle Sessions at Home at 7:30pm CT here.
  • Aaron Watson, Watson Wednesdays at 7:30pm CT here.
  • Matt Stell with Lindsay Ell, Jameson Rodgers and guest, Penned Up at 8pm CT here.
  • Payton Smith, Sweet’s Sugar Rush at 8pm CT here.

HCM Daily News – May 11th, 2020

 Posted by at 10:22 pm on May 11, 2020
May 112020
 

Casey Donahew

Recent Country Music News Headlines

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2019 – Adam Hambrick made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2015 – Chris Young released his single “I’m Comin’ Over”
  • 2004 – Gretchen Wilson releases her debut album Here For the Party
  • 1999 – Kenny Rogers releases his She Rides Wild Horses album
  • 1996 – Steve Wariner joins the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1991 – George Strait hits #1 with his hit “If I Know Me”
  • 1985 – Reba McEntire hits #1 with “Somebody Should Leave”
  • 1979 – Country Music Hall of Famer Lester Flatt passed away

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

  • Kevin Fowler

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

  • Just The Way – Parmalee w/ Blanco Brown
  • Watered Down Whiskey – CJ Solar
  • Family Name – Cross, Rags & Young
  • Trailer Like You – Ragland
  • PawPaw Biff – Rodney Carrington
  • Haven’t Found Mine Yet – Bryan Adam Joyner

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

  • None Today

Contests

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Date/Time Event
05/11/2020
11:30 pm		 Lady Antebellum on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Country Aircheck’s Web Check:  Tomorrow (5/12):
  • Bobby Bones, Super Easy Trivia at 10am CT here.
  • Coffee with Cam featuring Terri Apanasewicz at 12pm CT here.
  • This Is Eli Young Band Acoustic Series at 4pm CT here.
  • LoCash, WOGK/Gainesville-Ocala, FL Facebook Live at 4:30pm CT here.
  • Caylee Hammack and Sara Evans, CMT Next Women of Country at 5pm CT here.
  • Parmalee at 6pm and Filmore at 6:30pm CT, WGTY/York, PA’s Instagram Island here.
  • Charlie Worsham, Live! From The Loo at 6pm CT here.
  • Walker County, House Party at 6pm CT here.
  • Chris Bandi, Raised Rowdy at 6pm CT here.
  • Lindsay Ell, Living Well w/ Ell at 7pm CT here.
  • Brandy Clark, CMHoF’s Songwriter Session at 8pm CT here.

Interview with Ana Cristina Cash

 Posted by at 8:28 pm on May 11, 2020
May 112020
 

Artist Name: Ana Cristina Cash
Hometown: Miami, FL
 
Tell us about your new project, Shine, and what it means to you?

Shine is my third album recorded in the English language. I have a background in the Latin music industry from when I was signed to the Latin division of Sony Music at the age of 15. Shine was a very collaborative album as far as songwriting goes, and I had a great time writing with several different co-writers for the album. It is a fusion of Pop, Americana, Jazz, and Country. It is produced by my husband, John Carter Cash, and was recorded at the Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, TN. It was mixed and engineered by Chuck Turner. The project means so much to me because it reflects where I am now in my life. I became a wife and mother during the process of recording this album.

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

I was inspired to sing by watching Disney movies on TV. I later began performing in county fairs, church, and at school from the age of 5 and I began performing on the international hit television show, Sabado Gigante on Univision Network from the age of 6 to 13. I have always loved performing for people since I was a little girl. It is crazy to think that I have been working and in front of a camera since the age of 6. I feel like I grew up quickly in the sense that I had to work in a professional environment with adults from a very early age. I started writing songs at the age of 14.

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

I would be a novelist. I am currently writing a fiction novel. I just love being creative. I also love to help people so I feel that if I wasn’t in the entertainment or literary field, I would have focused on being a health care professional. I am particularly fascinated with how the brain works.
 
What is your favorite downtime activity?

If I am not active on my Peloton bike, I enjoy a nice picnic with my daughter and husband if the weather is beautiful.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

In middle school, I had a massive crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

The Miami Heat and the Nashville Predators.

What is the last movie that you watched?

I rewatched Star Wars: A New Hope for the first time in years.

What is the last album you listened to?

Hotel Costes: The Legacy Collection

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

“Little Earthquakes” by Tori Amos

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks

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

Nice, France. It’s magical.

What is your favorite meal?

I like to make a Cacio e Pepe as my favorite comfort food because it’s simple yet so delicious.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Adele

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Shania Twain

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

I would love to keep making music for people. I would like to make a jazz album or another album in Spanish someday.

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