Willie Nelson to Host “4-20” Live-Stream Variety Show With Primo Cast

Willie Nelson to Host “4-20” Live-Stream Variety Show With Primo Cast

Posted on April 20, 2020

Cannabis-loving country music great Willie Nelson, 86, is celebrating 4-20 Day (April 20) by hosting a live-stream variety show, Come and Toke It.

Presented by Luck Reunion and Willie’s Reserve, Come and Toke It will feature “artists, chefs, comedians, educators and more for 4 hours and 20 minutes of cannabis-centric entertainment—all from the comfort of quarantine.”

Participating artists and celebrities include Toby Keith, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Billy Joe Shaver, Kevin Smith, Matthew McConaughey, Jeff Bridges, Tommy Chong, Ziggy Marley, Nathaniel Rateliff, Charlie Starr, Aaron Lewis, Elle King, Jack Ingram and many more.

Come and Toke It will benefit the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit that “is dedicated to repairing the past and continuing harms of the criminalization of cannabis through intervention, advocacy, and awareness.”

Come and Toke It will air across Twitch and Facebook, beginning at 4:20 p.m. CT on April 20.

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April 20: Live-Stream Calendar With Toby Keith, Kacey Musgraves, Ashley McBryde, Willie Nelson & More

April 20: Live-Stream Calendar With Toby Keith, Kacey Musgraves, Ashley McBryde, Willie Nelson & More

Posted on April 20, 2020

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 medial.

April 20 (updated throughout the day)

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Watch Keith Urban Cover Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love” on “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Watch Keith Urban Cover Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love” on “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Posted on April 19, 2020

The star-studded broadcast, One World: Together at Home, aired across multiple TV channels and online platforms on April 18.

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization created the global broadcast to celebrate and support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lady Gaga-curated event featured actors, athletes, musicians, entertainers and more, including Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Maren Morris, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and more.

Global Citizen announced via Twitter on April 19 that $127.9 million had been pledged in donations to support the World Health Organization and the global fight to end COVID-19. The broadcast was co-hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.

During the broadcast, Keith Urban—actually, three Keith Urbans—covered Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love.” With some nifty video editing, Keith was cloned as he performed the tune. Nicole Kidman also made a brief appearance.

Penned by Winwood and Will Jennings, “Higher Love” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. Watch Keith’s performance below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Watch Kacey Musgraves’ Performance of “Rainbow” on “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Watch Kacey Musgraves’ Performance of “Rainbow” on “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Posted on April 19, 2020

The star-studded broadcast, One World: Together at Home, aired across multiple TV channels and online platforms on April 18.

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization created the global broadcast to celebrate and support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lady Gaga-curated event featured actors, athletes, musicians, entertainers and more, including Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Maren Morris, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and more.

Global Citizen announced via Twitter on April 19 that $127.9 million had been pledged in donations to support the World Health Organization and the global fight to end COVID-19. The broadcast was co-hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.

During the broadcast, Kacey Musgraves performed “Rainbow.” Penned by Kacey, Natalie Hemby and Shane McAnally, “Rainbow” is featured on Kacey’s 2018 No. 1 album, Golden Hour. Watch Kacey’s performance of “Rainbow” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Watch Luke Bryan’s “Pay It Forward Live” Concert

Watch Luke Bryan’s “Pay It Forward Live” Concert

Posted on April 17, 2020

On April 16, Luke Bryan was the featured artist on Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live, a live-stream concert series that supports small businesses affected by COVID-19.

Over the course of the concert, Luke performed “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” “Strip It Down,” “Most People Are Good,” “Play It Again” and more as viewers were encouraged to support local businesses in their own communities by shopping online, buying gift cards, ordering meals and more. Verizon is also donating $10, up to $2.5 million, to support small businesses when the hashtag #PayitForwardLIVE is used.

“When I heard about the Pay It Forward program Verizon was doing to support local small businesses, I loved the idea of doing my part to help raise awareness for it,” says Luke. “These are the people who wake up every day living out their dreams and passions and bringing them into our communities. Let’s all continue to do right, support each other and . . . Pay It Forward.”

Watch Luke’s concert below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Morgan Wallen Stays True to His Small-Town Roots in New Song, “More Than My Hometown” [Listen]

Morgan Wallen Stays True to His Small-Town Roots in New Song, “More Than My Hometown” [Listen]

Posted on April 17, 2020

Morgan Wallen shared a brand-new song, “More Than My Hometown,” on April 17.

Co-penned by Morgan, Michael Hardy, Ernest Keith Smith and Ryan Vojtesak and produced by Joey Moi, “More Than My Hometown” will be included on Morgan’s upcoming sophomore album, which is expected to drop later this year.

The new tune features Morgan staying true to his small-town roots as he says goodbye to the girl: “I love you more than a California sunset / More than a beer when you ain’t 21 yet / More than a Sunday morning Lord / Turning some poor lost souls around, and Hallelujah bound / I love you more than the feeling when the bass hits the hook / When a guy gets the girl at the end of the book / But baby this might be the last time I get to lay you down / Cause I can’t love you more than my hometown.”

Morgan has been turning heads with his music, mullet and easygoing manner since bursting on the scene two years ago. The 26-year-old native of Sneedville, Tenn. (population 1,346) scored back-to-back No. 1 singles with “Up Down” (June 2018) and “Whiskey Glasses” (June 2019). His current single, “Chasin’ You,” moved into the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week.

Listen to “More Than My Hometown” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Scotty McCreery, Charles Kelley, Kristian Bush & More to Perform on “Singing for Their Supper” TV Special

Scotty McCreery, Charles Kelley, Kristian Bush & More to Perform on “Singing for Their Supper” TV Special

Posted on April 17, 2020

Scotty McCreery, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, Kristian Bush and more will perform during the Singing for Their Supper TV special on April 18. The one-hour telethon, which will air via Gray Television in more than 40 markets beginning at 7 p.m. ET, was created to raise money for local food banks by asking viewers to make donations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional performers include Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, Patrick Davis, Josh Kelley, Joe Stevenson, Shawn Mullins, Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, and Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket.

Singing for their Supper TV Markets (check local listing)

  1. WRDW/WAGT – Augusta, Ga
  2. WIS – Columbia, SC
  3. WCSC – Charleston, SC
  4. WTOC – Savannah, GA
  5. WALB – Albany, GA
  6. WTVM – Columbus, GA
  7. WWSB – Sarasota/Tampa, FLA
  8. WCJB – Gainesville, FLA
  9. WJHG – Panama City, FLA
  10. WCTV – Tallahassee,FLA
  11. WRGX – Dothan, AL
  12. WITN – Greenville/Washington/New Bern, NC
  13. WECT – Wilmington, NC
  14. WBTV – Charlotte, NC
  15. WAGM/WWPI – Presque Isle, Maine
  16. WABI – Bangor, Maine
  17. WNDU – South Bend, IndianaWKYT – Lexington, Kentucky
  18. WVLT – Knoxville, Tennessee
  19. WMBF – Myrtle Beach, SC
  20. WYMT – Hazard, Kentucky
  21. KEVN – Rapid City, South Dakota
  22. WTAP – Parkersburg, West Virginia
  23. WXIX – Cincinnati, Ohio
  24. WLUC – Marquette, Michigan
  25. KSFY – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  26. WFIE – Evansville, Indiana
  27. WWNY – Watertown, NY
  28. KGNB – Honolulu, Hawaii
  29. KOLO – Reno, Nevada
  30. WBKO – Bowling Green, Kentucky
  31. WWBT – Richmond, VA
  32. WSAW – Wausau, Wisconsin
  33. KWQC – Davenport, Iowa
  34. WDBJ – Roanoke, VA
  35. WSAZ – Huntington, WV
  36. WDTV – Clarksburg, VW
  37. WIBW – Topeka, Kansas
  38. KKTV – Colorado Spring, CO
  39. KSWO – Lawton, OK/Wichita Falls, TX
  40. WBRC – Birmingham, Alabama
  41. WMC – Memphis, TN
  42. KAIT – Jonesboro, Arkansas
  43. KFVS – Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  44. KKCO – Grand Junction, CO
  45. WMTV – Madison, Wisconsin
  46. KY3 – Springfield, Missouri

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Watch Little Big Town Perform “A Spoonful of Sugar” on ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong”

Watch Little Big Town Perform “A Spoonful of Sugar” on ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong”

Posted on April 17, 2020

Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town were among the more than two dozen stars that took part in ABC’s The Disney Family Singalong on April 16. The show featured artists and entertainers performing their favorite Disney tunes from their homes.

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, The Disney Family Singalong featured remote performances and appearances by Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, Erin Andrews, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Auliʻi Cravalho, Luke Evans, Jordan Fisher, Josh Gad, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Kenny Ortega, Donny Osmond, Bobby Bones, Amber Riley, John Stamos and more.

Little Big Town performed “A Spoonful of Sugar” from Mary Poppins, which you can watch below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Brett Eldredge Announces New Album, “Sunday Drive,” and Drops Lead Single, “Gabrielle” [Listen]

Brett Eldredge Announces New Album, “Sunday Drive,” and Drops Lead Single, “Gabrielle” [Listen]

Posted on April 17, 2020

Brett Eldredge announced he will release this upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Drive, on July 10.

Produced by Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, Sunday Drive was recorded at Shirk Studios in Chicago. The new album is available for pre-order now, with immediate access to three new tracks that Brett co-penned: “Crowd My Mind,” “Where the Heart Is” and lead single “Gabrielle.”

Brett co-wrote the piano-driven lead single with Daniel and Ian. “Gabrielle” will ship to country radio on April 27.

“‘Gabrielle’ is about a love that didn’t quite work out and you always wonder what it could have been,” says Brett. “It could’ve ended up being something amazing and you wonder what they’re doing in their life right now and go back to those feelings when you hear the song.”

Sunday Drive will follow Brett’s 2017 self-titled album, which featured Top 5 hits “The Long Way” and “Love Someone.”

Listen to “Gabrielle” below.

photo by NCD

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