Dustin Lynch Creates Blazing New Video for “Momma’s House” [Watch]

Dustin Lynch Creates Blazing New Video for “Momma’s House” [Watch]

Posted on April 8, 2020

Dustin Lynch dropped a blazing new video for his current single, “Momma’s House.” Directed by Mason Dixon, the new clip was filmed in Lafayette, Tennessee, which is approximately 60 miles northeast of Nashville.

The fiery tune, which was penned by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and Justin Wilson, is the third single from Dustin’s 2020 album, Tullahoma. The new project takes its name from Dustin’s Tennessee hometown, which is about 80 miles southeast of Nashville.

“Every song on Tullahoma, there’s a reason it’s there,” says Dustin. “A lot of that points back to the people who raised me, and growing up with a lifestyle where I could go outside and have fun, explore and try new things in the great outdoors. It’s kind of about being that kid and learning all those things. That’s my story, but I think we all can relate to the kid who’s discovering, the kid who’s figuring out love for the first time, all that good stuff.”

Watch the video for “Momma’s House” below.

photo by NCD

Russell Dickerson Drops Alluring New Video for “Love You Like I Used To” [Watch]

Russell Dickerson Drops Alluring New Video for “Love You Like I Used To” [Watch]

Posted on April 8, 2020

Russell Dickerson dropped a new video for his current single, “Love You Like I Used To.” The tune, which is the first sample of new music from Russell’s upcoming sophomore album, serves as a love letter to his wife of six years, 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.

“The video is such a perfect visual for this song,” says Russell. “Love changes as it grows, you have to work on it, but it’s worth it—it gets better and better with time. We had a lot of fun shooting this video in both Palm Springs, California, and here in Nashville. It was the first time we’ve used actors and actresses in a video, which was a completely new and fun experience.”

Watch Russell’s new video for “Love You Like I Used To” below.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

April 8: Live-Stream Calendar With Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Lindsay Ell, Matt Stell & More

April 8: Live-Stream Calendar With Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Lindsay Ell, Matt Stell & More

Posted on April 8, 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 8 (updated throughout the day)

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Country Stars Remember John Prine, Including Miranda Lambert, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt & More

Country Stars Remember John Prine, Including Miranda Lambert, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt & More

Posted on April 8, 2020

A number of country artists paid tribute to John Prine, 73, who passed away on April 7 from COVID-19 complication. Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kix Brooks, Charlie Daniels and many more shared their love on social media and via statements.

Jason Isbell: “We love you John.”

Margo Price: “It hurts so bad to read the news. I am gutted. My hero is gone. My friend is gone. We’ll love you forever John Prine.”

Maggie Rose: “I Love You So Much It Hurts Me – RIP John Prine . One of my favorite attributes of @JohnPrineMusic was his ability to make people laugh, but also deliver a heartfelt ballad. I’ve never been more grateful for your music Mr. Prine.”

Jack Ingram: “This man. This gentle, brilliant, man. Under any circumstance, this is a blunt force punch to the solar plexus. All the words I keep typing then erasing are just swimming in my head. More like a panicked swimmer that feels like he may be drowning or like a fish out of water…that jumps back in and says “Hey, Fisherman! Quit frowning!” (That is just the only thing I can think of right now that would be close to a tribute to this man I admire greatly. I know it’s either not appropriate, not enough, too much of something… but it’s all I can think of. I wish I could hug my friend, Todd [Snider] right now.) John Prine is what any proper being would be proud to call an ultimate human. R.I.P.”

Trisha Yearwood: “My heart is broken. Godspeed kind man. All my love and strength to your family.”

Chris Janson: “Most every country singer has sang the lyrics, written by John Prine, at one time or another… Missin John. Prayers for the family.”

Lindsay Ell: “We will always sing your songs…. RIP John Prine.”

Maren Morris: “Angel from Montgomery was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar when I was 12. This one hurts.”

Old Dominion: “Thank you John Prine for your gift to the world.”

Kix Brooks: “Damn it ! Have been holding my breath You could pull this off John ! Breaks my heart! Not just a genius songsmith, but one of the best guys ever- “you will see me tonight with an illegal smile”-I know you fought hard- anyone who loves a great song will live with your legacy-RIPJP.”

Ashley Monroe: “There will never be another that even comes close. Fly high John Prine, you’ve always been an angel.”

Toby Keith: “The great John Prine has passed away from the virus. He showed me how to “let it rip” when it comes to songwriting. There’s a huge hole in the music world tonight. John did it best. RIP -T”

Radney Foster: “John Prine has left us for the stars. The world is smaller now. Godspeed, John.”

Travis Tritt: “Such a tragic loss to the music world! One of the greatest songwriters and stylists any of us will ever know.”

The Oak Ridge Boys: “Saddened tonight by the loss of legendary songwriter John Prine.”

Margo Prince: “My love is with the Prine family. We all mourn now. This is devastating. Absolutely devastating. A loss we can’t comprehend.”

Brothers Osborne: “Rest easy, wordsmith. Forever you will live in your songs. Thank you for your infinite wisdom, subtle humor, and lyrical lessons. You will never be forgotten. @john_prine”

Miranda Lambert: “thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine.”

Charlie Daniels: “So sorry to hear about the passing of John Prine. Singer, performer and song writer extraordinaire. Rest In Peace Sir, you will be remembered and missed.”

Sheryl Crow: “My heart hurts learning that John Prine has passed away. He is singing with the angels. You will be missed but your songs will live on.”

Keith Urban: “The angel flys home. Rest in blessed peace John Prine. Love and prayers to all of your family and friends. -KU”

Chris Knight: “I am very sorry and sad to hear about John Prine passing away. His influence on me was the reason I started playing and singing in the first place. I learned to play guitar in 1975 by listening to his records. I’m very grateful for what he gave us and grateful for the few times I got to hang out with him. He was a good and kind person, just like I thought he would be. I’m going to miss him.” ~ Chris Knight”

photo by Steven Bergman, AFF-USA.com

John Prine Dies at 73 From COVID-19 Complications

John Prine Dies at 73 From COVID-19 Complications

Posted on April 7, 2020

Legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, according to Rolling Stone.

John’s wife, Fiona, confirmed on April 3 that John had been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John had been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28.

John was a two-time Grammy winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, PEN New England Lyrics Award recipient, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee. John was a recipient of the Recording Academy’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.

John’s catalog includes iconic songs “Sam Stone,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Paradise,” “Hello In There,” “Illegal Smile,” “That’s The Way The World Goes ‘Round,” “Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness,” “In Spite of Ourselves,” “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” “I Just Want To Dance With You” and more. John’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, David Allan Coe and many others.

photo by Steven Bergman, AFF-USA.com

VFLs Eric Berry, Cordarrelle Patterson Named to NFL All-Decade Team

VFLs Eric Berry, Cordarrelle Patterson Named to NFL All-Decade Team

Posted on April 7, 2020
Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two Tennessee VFLs in safety Eric Berry and return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson have been tabbed to the prestigious NFL All-Decade Team for the 2010s, the league office announced.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 48-member selection committee chose the squad in conjunction with the NFL.

Berry, who was one of three safeties on the squad, racked up 14 interceptions during the decade as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-first first-team All-Pro recipient, and he was named the 2015 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

Berry, a native of Fairburn, Ga., was selected fifth overall by the Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft after a decorated career in Knoxville where he was a two-time unanimous All-American and two-time first-team All-SEC selection. He captured the Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back in 2009, a season in which he recorded 87 total tackles and two picks.

Patterson is a three-time Pro Bowl honoree and a three-time first-team All-Pro selection during his NFL career. Patterson helped the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl title in 2018 before signing a contract with the Chicago Bears in 2019. He finished the year with the NFL’s most kick return yards (825), while his yards per return (29.5) led the NFC and ranked second in the league.

Patterson spent one season with the Vols in 2012 and was a dynamic All-SEC playmaker, accumulating 10 total touchdowns and racking up a school single-season record 1,858 all-purpose yards. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

 

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UT Head Coach Kellie Harper Among WBCA Victory Club Honorees

UT Head Coach Kellie Harper Among WBCA Victory Club Honorees

Posted on April 7, 2020
Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its 2020 Victory Club honorees on Tuesday, and Tennessee’s Kellie Harper was among those being recognized.

The WBCA Victory Club honor is bestowed annually on each WBCA-member head coach who achieves a milestone of 200, 300, 400, 500 or more career victories during the current season on the level of competition at which they currently coach. Victories recorded at differing levels of competition cannot be combined.

Harper won her 300th game as a head coach when the Lady Vols beat Alabama, 65-63, on Jan. 20, 2020, and finished the season with a 306-218 record in 16 full seasons as a head coach. Her 2019-20 Lady Vols put together a 21-10 record and finished tied for third in the SEC with a 10-6 mark after being picked seventh. They did so with only one active returning starter contributing and with two freshmen and a sophomore in the starting lineup for the bulk of the season.

The former Lady Vol point guard (1995-99) took the reins of the UT program on April 9, 2019, after guiding Missouri State to a 118-79 record in six seasons. She was named the 2019 Kay Yow Coach of the Year and the Missouri Valley Coach of the Year after leading the Lady Bears to the 2019 MVC Tourney title, an NCAA Sweet 16 berth and a No. 24 ranking in the final USA Today Sports Coaches Poll. It marked MSU’s first national ranking in 15 seasons.

Harper, a native of Sparta, Tenn., had previous head coaching stops at NC State (20009-13) and Western Carolina (2004-09). She is one of only 11 coaches to lead three different women’s programs to NCAA Tournament appearances, and she has directed her teams to 12 postseason berths (five NCAA, 7 WNIT). She was in line for No. 13 before the 2020 NCAA Tournament was canceled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global health crisis.

About the WBCA

Founded in 1981, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels of competition. The WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport. Visit www.WBCA.org for more details about the Association.

 

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Luke Bryan Pushes Back Album Release Date & Reschedules Tour

Luke Bryan Pushes Back Album Release Date & Reschedules Tour

Posted on April 7, 2020

Luke Bryan announced a new release date for his upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.

Originally slated to drop on April 24, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here will now be released more than three months later on Aug. 7. In addition, Luke’s Proud To Be Right Here Tour will now kick off in July, instead of May.

“I wanted to reach out myself and let you know that we have decided to push back the release of my next album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here to August 7, 2020, as well as the start of my Proud To Be Right Here Tour to July 10, 2020,” said Luke in a statement. “What an incredibly confusing and scary time our world is facing right now, and it is important we continue to follow the guidelines we have been given and do our part to keep everyone safe. With that in mind, we are choosing to stay home at this time so we can have fun sharing this music and tour with you this summer. I truly believe that music can provide all forms of emotional connections for everyone and I can’t wait to get on the road and share these new songs with you soon.”

Proud to Be Here Tour (rescheduled dates)

7/10/20            Orange Beach  AL       The Amphitheater at the Wharf+
7/11/20            Brandon           MS       Brandon Amphitheater
7/12/20            Saint Louis       MO      Hollywood Casino Amphitheater*
7/16/20            San Diego        CA       North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre*
7/17/20            Mountain View CA      Shoreline Amphitheater*
7/18/20            Sacramento      CA       Toyota Amphitheater*
7/23/20            Bend                OR       Les Schwab Amphitheater*
7/24/20            Bend                OR       Les Schwab Amphitheater*
7/25/20            Ridgefield        WA      Sunlight Supply Amphitheater*
7/30/20            Nashville         TN       Bridgestone Arena*
7/31/20            N. Little Rock   AR       Simmons Bank Arena*
8/4/20              New York        NY       Madison Square Garden
8/5/20              Gilford             NH       Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
8/13/20            Hartford           CT       XFINITY Theatre*
8/14/20            Bangor             ME       Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
8/16/20            Darien Center   NY       Darien Lake Amphitheater*
8/21/20            Virginia Beach VA       Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
8/22/20            Atlantic City     NJ        Atlantic City Beach
8/23/20            Bristow             VA       Jiffy Lube Live
8/28/20            Charlotte          NC       PNC Music Pavilion
8/29/20            Raleigh             NC       Coastal Credit Union Music Park
8/30/20            Columbia         MD      Merriweather Post Pavilion*
9/24/20            Des Moines      IA        Wells Fargo Arena
9/25/20            Saint Paul         MN      Xcel Energy Center
9/26/20            Green Bay        WI       Resch Center
10/1/20            Cincinnati        OH       Riverbend Music Center*
10/8/20            Fresno              CA       Save Mart Center
10/9/20            Los Angeles     CA       Staples Center
10/10/20          San Bernardino CA      Glen Helen Amphitheater
10/22/20          Charleston       WV      Charleston Civic Center Coliseum
10/23/20          Lexington        KY       Rupp Arena
10/24/20          Evansville        IN        Ford Center – Evansville
10/28/20          Lafayette          LA       Cajundome
10/29/20          San Antonio     TX       Alamodome
10/30/20          Bossier City     LA       Centurylink Center
Morgan Wallen is the special guest on the tour with openers Caylee Hammack and Runaway June.
+additional opener TBD
Runaway June on all dates except *
*Caylee Hammack appears on these dates

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Miranda Lambert Reflects on Staying Power After 15 Years in the Biz: “Who I Am Hasn’t Changed”

Miranda Lambert Reflects on Staying Power After 15 Years in the Biz: “Who I Am Hasn’t Changed”

Posted on April 7, 2020

Since dropping her debut album, Kerosene, in March 2005, Miranda Lambert has served as one of the de facto “voices” in country music. With a résumé that includes 34 ACM Awards, 13 CMA Awards and two Grammy Awards over the last 15 years, Miranda has built herself into one of the most celebrated artists—male or female—in country music history.

In a recent conversation with Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, Miranda noted that “staying true and never swaying” have been two keys to her success.

Kix: “This discussion about the lack of female artists has been ongoing for a while now. Do you feel things are getting better on that front?”

Miranda: “It’s circling back, yeah. I mean, I remember I came out with like 25 new female artists [in 2005], and the only two remaining off that list are Carrie [Underwood] and I. It’s kind of crazy, like to see how much it takes to get there, you know what I mean? And, they had the talent. It just was one of those things where it’s like, so at first you had to claw your way and now it’s the opposite. Now, we’re like lifting [each other] up.”

Kix: “Why do you think you broke through and had staying power?

Miranda: “I think it was staying true and never swaying in who I was—I mean, reinventing artistically and changing as a person, but truly at the core of what I do and who I am hasn’t changed. I think that’s the key.”

After rescheduling April and May tour dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miranda’s Wildcard Tour will recommence on Oct. 8 in Spokane, Wash., with special guests Cody Johnson and Lanco.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Wildcard Tour (rescheduled dates)

Oct. 8 | Spokane, WA | Spokane Area
Oct. 9 | Boise, ID | Ford Idaho Center Arena
Oct. 11 | Vancouver, BC | Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Oct. 14 | Edmonton, AB | Rogers Place
Oct. 16 | Regina, SK | Brandt Centre*
Oct. 17 | Winnipeg, MB | Bell Mts Place*
Oct. 20 | London, ON | Budweiser Gardens
Oct. 21 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre
Oct. 22 | Oshawa, ON | Tribute Communities Centre
Oct. 23 | Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre

*Lanco will not perform

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

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