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

 

Luke Combs Debuts New Quarantine-Inspired Tune, “Six Feet Apart” [Listen]

Luke Combs Debuts New Quarantine-Inspired Tune, “Six Feet Apart” [Listen]

Posted on April 16, 2020

Luke Combs debuted a new quarantine-inspired tune, “Six Feet Apart,” on April 15.

Penned by Luke, Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder, “Six Feet Apart” features Luke crooning the chorus: “I miss my mom / I miss my dad / I miss the road / I miss my band / Giving hugs and shaking hands / It’s a mystery, I suppose / Just how long this thing goes / There’ll be crowds and there’ll be shows / And there will be light after dark / Someday, when we aren’t six feet apart.”

“New song I wrote yesterday with Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder called ‘Six Feet Apart,'” says Luke. “It’s about the current times and us looking forward to the day all of this is over. I hope y’all like it.”

Watch Luke’s new video below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Maren Morris, Lady Antebellum, Billy Ray Cyrus & More Join Star-Studded “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Maren Morris, Lady Antebellum, Billy Ray Cyrus & More Join Star-Studded “One World: Together at Home” Global Broadcast

Posted on April 16, 2020

Billy Ray Cyrus, Lady Antebellum and Maren Morris have been added to the star-studded broadcast, One World: Together at Home, on April 18. They join previously announced country artists Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves.

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization announced the global broadcast to celebrate and support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lady Gaga-curated event will feature actors, athletes, musicians, entertainers and more, including 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.

The broadcast, which will be co-hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, will air live on April 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, NBC, CBS and more.

One World: Together At Home will also be a multi-hour digital broadcast streaming online on multiple global platforms, including: Alibaba, Amazon Prime Video, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, LiveXLive, Tencent, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, TIDAL, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo and YouTube. For information about how to tune in, visit Global Citizen.

One World: Together at Home is not a telethon—but rather a global broad entertainment special to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers and support the World Health Organization and the global fight to end COVID-19.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Russell Dickerson & Wife Kailey Expecting First Child

Russell Dickerson & Wife Kailey Expecting First Child

Posted on April 16, 2020

Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey announced via Instagram on April 15 that they are expecting their first child.

“THE DAD SHOES ARE OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL! WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!” said Russell in the post.

Russell and Kailey were married in 2013.

Russell is trying to score his fourth No. 1 single with “Love You Like I Used To.” The new tune, which is the first sample of new music from Russell’s upcoming sophomore album, serves as a love letter to Kailey.

“The beginning of this song is intentionally different from me,” says Russell. “It makes you think it is a breakup song, but it is really a lead up to how great loves evolve and get better over time. Like all of my songs, I’ve lived it. I started dating my wife 10 years ago, and it is true—I don’t love her like I used to, and I think a lot of people will be able to relate to this song. It’s a really special song that I’m crazy proud of!”

After topping the charts with “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma” in 2018, Russell scored his third No. 1 single with “Every Little Thing” in November 2019. All three of Russell’s No. 1 songs are featured on his 2017 debut album, Yours.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

April 16: Live-Stream Calendar With Cole Swindell, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, RaeLynn, Rodney Atkins & More

April 16: Live-Stream Calendar With Cole Swindell, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, RaeLynn, Rodney Atkins & More

Posted on April 16, 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 16 (updated throughout the day)

photo by NCD

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