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

photo by NCD

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

April 17: Live-Stream Calendar With Dustin Lynch, Kix Brooks, Jimmie Allen, Cam & More

April 17: Live-Stream Calendar With Dustin Lynch, Kix Brooks, Jimmie Allen, Cam & More

Posted on April 17, 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 media.

April 17 (updated throughout the day)

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

NFL Draft Preview: Former NFL WR Derrick Mason on Vols, top WRs & sleepers

NFL Draft Preview: Former NFL WR Derrick Mason on Vols, top WRs & sleepers

Posted on April 16, 2020
Derrick Mason and Vince Ferrara / 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.

Get your UT sports tickets at AllVols.com.

I visited with former NFL wide receiver Derrick Mason to break down this year’s group of wide receivers. Mason spent time with the Tennessee Titans/Oilers, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets and Houston Texans. In his 15 year NFL career from 1997 to 2011, Mason compiled 943 catches, 12,061 yards and 66 touchdown receptions.

Here are some players we discussed in the conversation and where they are ranked among wide receivers in draft analyst Mike Detillier’s Draft Guide.

-Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb (2)
-Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy (1)
-Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III (3)
-LSU WR Justin Jefferson (4)
-Arizona St WR Brandon Aiyuk (5)
-Clemson WR Tee Higgins (7)
-TCU WR Jalen Reagor (9)
-Tulane WR Darnell Mooney (38)
-Tennessee St. WR Chris Rowland (61)
-Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings (30)
-Tennessee WR Marquez Callaway (36)
-Purdue TE Brycen Hopkins (6 at TE)

Watch that full interview with Derrick Mason 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.

Loretta Lynn Releases Animated New Video for Cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” [Watch]

Loretta Lynn Releases Animated New Video for Cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” [Watch]

Posted on April 16, 2020

Loretta Lynn released an animated video for her new cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces.” Created by director Aaron Ray, the video celebrates Loretta and Patsy’s friendship and features custom illustrations and animations.

Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, “I Fall to Pieces” was Patsy’s first No. 1 hit on the country charts in 1961. Before her death in a plane crash in 1963, Patsy was an established star who took up-and-comer Loretta under her wing to help her navigate the male-dominated world of country music.

“Friendship can help us during difficult times, like what we are all going through now,” says Loretta. “I wanted to share this song and video in honor of Patsy. She was my friend, mentor, my strength and I miss her to this day.”

Loretta’s new recording was released in celebration of her new book, Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust (April 7), which was penned by Loretta and daughter Patsy Lynn Russell. According to a press release, the book is an “up-close-and-personal portrait of a friendship that defined a generation and changed country music indelibly–and a meditation on love, loss and legacy.”

Watch Loretta’s new video below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Sam Hunt Drops Nomadic New Video for “Young Once” [Watch]

Sam Hunt Drops Nomadic New Video for “Young Once” [Watch]

Posted on April 16, 2020

Sam Hunt dropped a nomadic new video for his song, “Young Once,” which is featured on his recent sophomore album, Southside.

The new clip, which was directed by Tim Mattia, follows a young couple as they venture out on their own in an effort to escape their current situation. Written by Sam, Zach Crowell, Matt Jenkins and Josh Osborne, “Young Once” is one of 12 new tracks on Sam’s new No. 1 album.

Watch Sam’s new video below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Football Zoom Series: Tennessee’s NFL Draft Prospects (4.16.20)

Football Zoom Series: Tennessee’s NFL Draft Prospects (4.16.20)

Posted on April 16, 2020

Each week during the quarantine period, The Sports Animal’s Josh Ward and Eric Cain breakdown a certain aspect of Tennessee football.

This session details Tennessee’s draft prospects and those who may hear their name called next week by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

The Sports Animal’s NFL Draft coverage is brought to you by: UT Athletics – visit AllVols.com.

Josh Ward & Eric Cain / Credit: WNML Staff Photos

 

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