Kenny Chesney Fires Up Fan Base With New Song, “We Do” [Listen]

Kenny Chesney Fires Up Fan Base With New Song, “We Do” [Listen]

Kenny Chesney shared another new track, “We Do,” from his upcoming album, Here and Now, which drops on May 1.

Penned by Kenny, Craig Wiseman, Scooter Carusoe and David Garcia, “We Do” follows the release of the album’s “Knowing You,” “Guys Named Captain” and lead single “Here And Now.”

Kenny croons the “We Do” chorus directly at his passionate fan base, No Shoes Nation: “Yeah, we laugh and we love and we can’t get enough / As loud as we’re living, man, we still turn it up / We’re amplified, come alive, side by side / No matter where it goes you know we’re here for the ride.”

“This is a song that wouldn’t exist without all those people on my road family, the folks at all the stadiums nationwide, the radio people who start blasting our music when we’re coming to town,” Kenny says. “But even more importantly, without No Shoes Nation. So, when we were talking about the grat tracks, I knew two things: one, I wanted this song to be out right before the record, so the energy they give me is lifting all of us up, two, I wanted to find a way to let No Shoes Nation hear it first. Kind of like a note to your best friend about a big thing that happened—only in this case, the big thing is them!”

Listen to “We Do” below.

photo by AFF-USA.com

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Clint Black to Release New Album, “Out of Sane,” on June 19 [Watch New Video for Lead Single]

Clint Black to Release New Album, “Out of Sane,” on June 19 [Watch New Video for Lead Single]

Clint Black will release his 23rd album, Out of Sane, on June 19.

The 12-song offering features 11 new songs co-written by Clint, as well as a cover of “Everybody’s Talkin’, which was featured in the 1969 film, Midnight Cowboy, and earned singer Harry Nilsson a Grammy in 1970.

Out of Sane is made up of all original songs, except for one cover,” says Clint. “I recorded it with a varied collection of musicians—some from my band and some with session players. I believe it’s one of my best albums ever and I think my fans will love it. They’ve been asking for new music for a while and I’m thrilled to finally be able to deliver after five years since the last studio album.”

Clint released the album’s lead single, “America (Still in Love With You),” on April 24, as well as a new video for the tune, which he co-penned with Steve Wariner.

“I wrote ‘America’ with my buddy, Steve Wariner, right before the shutdown and had intended it to be a song about unity for our country during a heated election season,” says Clint. “It has taken on new meaning in light of the pandemic.”

Watch Clint’s new video for “America (Still in Love With You)” below.

Out of Sane Track Listing & Songwriters

  1. “Hell Bent” (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
  2. “My Best Thinkin'” (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
  3. “America (Still In Love With You)” (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
  4. “With Love” (Clint Black, Rivers Rutherford)
  5. “Everybody’s Talkin'” (Fred Neil)
  6. “Found It Anyway” (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
  7. “A Beautiful Day” (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
  8. “Down To It” (Clint Black, Marty Stuart, Hayden Nicholas)
  9. “The Only One” (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
  10. “Can’t Quit Thinkin'” (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
  11. “Find Myself” (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
  12. “What I Knew Then” (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Florida Georgia Line Gives New Single, “I Love My Country,” an At-Home Acoustic Twist [Listen]

Florida Georgia Line Gives New Single, “I Love My Country,” an At-Home Acoustic Twist [Listen]

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line teamed with their touring band—in a virtual setting—to record an acoustic rendition of their current single, “I Love My Country.”

“I Love My Country” was co-written by Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smith and Charlie Handsome. The original version of the song, which dropped on March 27, serves as the lead single to FLG’s upcoming fifth studio album.

The upcoming album follows the released of 2019’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, which spawned No. 1 hit, “Simple.”

Listen to “I Love My Country (Acoustic At Home)” below.

photo by NCD

Keith Urban Drops Picture-Perfect Video for New Song, “Polaroid” [Watch]

Keith Urban Drops Picture-Perfect Video for New Song, “Polaroid” [Watch]

Keith Urban continues to give fans a glimpse into his upcoming studio album (fall 2020) with the release of “Polaroid” on April 24.

Penned by Sam Fischer, Steph Jones, Geoff Warburton, Griffen Palmer and Mark Trussell, “Polaroid” follows the recent release of Keith’s new single, “God Whispered Your Name,” which is currently No. 15 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after eight weeks.

“I really connected with the song,” says Keith. “I used to have this house that I lived in with a few guys in my band and at some point, someone gave us this Polaroid camera. We used it to take pictures of everybody and everything—crazy stuff that happened. We had all of them posted on a big board and I so clearly saw that the minute I heard the song.”

Keith also dropped a cinematically savvy new video for “Polaroid,” which was directed by Dano Serny.

“I was sent a really simple treatment,” says Keith. “It was all centered around a pool party and this contraption called a MoCo that’s programmed to do what you see in the video—swoop in, pan out, look around and swoop right back and do the exact same motion again and again. You’re able to place people in these different places, positions and then freeze moments. It was pretty trippy.”

Watch Keith’s new video for “Polaroid” below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

April 24: Live-Stream Calendar With Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Tippin, Hot Country Knights & More

April 24: Live-Stream Calendar With Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Tippin, Hot Country Knights & More

Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social media.

April 24 (updated throughout the day)

photo by NCD

The Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart Is All Sorts of Crazy Cool Right Now

The Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart Is All Sorts of Crazy Cool Right Now

The Billboard Country Airplay chart’s Top 10 has a little bit of everything this week.

For starters, Gabby Barrett’s debut single, “I Hope,” is No. 1. A female artist has not topped the chart with her debut single since Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Thing” in 2017.

Not far behind Gabby, Ingrid Andress’ debut single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” is No. 4, which means two solo female artists are in the Top 5 with their debut singles.

The Top 10 also features two legit duets: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s “Nobody But You” is No. 2, while Carly Pearce and Lee Brice’s “I Hope You’re Happy Now” is No. 9.

Two additional songs in the Top 10 are collaborative efforts: Thomas Rhett’s “Beer Can’t Fix” featuring Jon Pardi is No. 6, while Luke Combs’ “Does to Me” featuring Eric Church is No. 7.

In addition to Gabby’s “I Hope,” two songs in the Top 10 have already reached No. 1: Brett Young’s “Catch” is No. 5, while Jake Owen’s “Homemade” is No. 10.

Morgan Wallen has his third Top 5 with “Chasin’ You,” following chart-toppers “Whiskey Glasses” and “Up Down.”

Finally, Travis Denning’s “After a Few” is No. 8 after 58 weeks on the chart. Last week, “After a Few” shattered the record (50) for most weeks needed to break into the Top 10.

Billboard Country Airplay Chart Top 10

1. “I Hope” – Gabby Barrett
2. “Nobody But You” Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani
3. “Chasin’ You” – Morgan Wallen
4. “More Hearts Than Mine” – Ingrid Andress
5. “Catch” – Brett Young
6. “Beer Can’t Fix” – Thomas Rhett feat. Jon Pardi
7. “Does to Me” – Luke Combs feat. Eric Church
8. ” After a Few” – Travis Denning
9. “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce & Lee Brice
10. “Homemade” – Jake Owen

photos by AFF-USA.com

Tennessee puts 38 student athletes on 2019-2020 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll

Tennessee puts 38 student athletes on 2019-2020 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll

Credit: UT Athletics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Tennessee is represented by 38 student-athletes on the 2019-20 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Thursday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.

The women’s swimming and diving program led the way with 18 making the list. The men’s swimming and diving team followed with 12 members earning academic honors, while the women’s basketball team had five and men’s basketball saw three members garnering accolades.

A total of 710 student-athletes were named to the 2019-20 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll. It includes the sports of basketball, equestrian, gymnastics and swimming & diving. It is based on grades from the 2019 Spring, Summer and Fall terms.

Any student-athlete who participates in a Southeastern Conference championship sport or a student-athlete who participates in a sport listed on his/her institution’s NCAA Sports Sponsorship Form is eligible for nomination to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

The  following  criteria  will  be  followed:  (1)  A  student‐athlete  must  have  a  grade point average of 3.00 or above for either the preceding academic year (two semesters or three quarters) or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above  at  the  nominating  institution.  (2)  If  a  student‐athlete  attends  summer  school, his/her grade point average during the summer academic term must be included in the calculation used to determine eligibility for the Academic Honor Roll.  (3)  Student‐athletes  eligible  for  the  Honor  Roll  include  those  receiving  an  athletics scholarship, recipients of an athletics award (i.e., letter winner), and non‐scholarship student‐athletes who have been on a varsity team for two seasons. (4) Prior to being nominated, a student‐athlete must have successfully completed 24 semester  or  36  quarter  hours  of  non‐remedial  academic  credit  toward  a  baccalaureate degree at the nominating institution. (5) The student‐athlete must have been a member of a varsity team for the sport’s entire NCAA Championship segment.

University of Tennessee 2019-20 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll Members 

Men’s Basketball (3)
Jacob Fleschman – Finance
John Fulkerson – Recreation and Sport Management
Brock Jancek – Civil Engineering

Women’s Basketball (5)
Lou Brown – Journalism & Electronic Media
Rae Burrell – University Exploratory Track
Rennia Davis – Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism
Kamera Harris – Journalism & Electronic Media
Kasiyahna Kushkituah – Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism

Men’s Swimming & Diving (12)
Taylor Abbott – Marketing
Benjamin Blevins‐Boor – English
Luke Brice – History
Alec Connolly – Forestry
Owen Devine – Kinesiology
Matthew Garcia – Accounting
Marc Hinawi – Chemical Engineering
Gleb Ionichev – Sociology
Parker Kaye – Supply Chain Management
Nathan Murray – Food & Agricultural Business
Tim Raab – Mechanical Engineering
Matthew Wade – Business

Women’s Swimming & Diving (18)
Mallory Beil – Marketing
Mary Cayten Brakefield – Retail & Consumer Sciences
Erika Brown – Kinesiology
Madison Graham – Anthropology
Bailey Grinter – Biological Sciences
Hannah Holman – Audiology & Speech Pathology
Carrie Johnson – Management & Human Resources
Danika Katzer – Kinesiology
McKenna Morello – Kinesiology
Stanzi Moseley – Psychology
Amanda Nunan – Nutrition
Tjasa Pintar – Kinesiology
Nikol Popov – Psychology
Trude Rothrock – Biological Sciences
Megan Sichterman – Food Science
Meghan Small – Sociology
Emily Sykes – Recreation/Sport Management
Alexis Yager – Child & Family Studies

-UT Athletics

NFL Draft Preview: TJ Rives – Bucs Radio Network on Gronk, Bucs draft & Jennings to Tampa?

NFL Draft Preview: TJ Rives – Bucs Radio Network on Gronk, Bucs draft & Jennings to Tampa?

TJ Rives – Bucs Radio Network / Credit: 99.1 The Sports Animal

By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports

As part of our 99.1 The Sports Animal 2020 NFL Draft coverage, presented by UT Athletics, we are doing some Zoom Video and Audio interviews. We’re working hard to get you ready for pretty much the only thing going on in sports that happens to be immensely popular anyways, the NFL Draft.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the talk of the NFL with Rob Gronkowski being traded to Tampa Bay to join forces with Tom Brady. So, I called on my fellow-Tampa guy, TJ Rives, Sideline Reporter and Host for the Bucs Radio Network, to discuss that, what Tampa Bay may do in the first round of the NFL Draft and even if the Bucs may draft a wide receiver in the mid-to-late rounds which could perhaps be from the U. of Tennessee.

Watch that full interview with TJ Rives below.

Visit our mock draft central page here and don’t miss our draft special on our station throughout the entire first round starting at 8pm April 23 here on 99.1 The Sports Animal.

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