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Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line dropped a new single, “I Love My Country,” on March 27.
“I Love My Country” was co-written by Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smith and Charlie Handsome. The new tune serves as the lead single from FLG’s upcoming fifth studio album, which is slated to drop later this year.
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” below.
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Kip Moore will release his fourth studio album, Wild World, on May 29.
The 13-song offering features 12 songs that Kip co-wrote, including lead singe, “She’s Mine,” which is currently No. 36 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 28 weeks.
In addition, Kip co-produced the album with David Garcia, Luke Dick and Blair Daly on select tracks.
“I know it’s an unsettling time for a lot of people right now, and so my hope is that this music can bring even just one person some peace,” says Kip. “I try to make music that reaches people in a pure sense—something that’s light and easy to carry with you, but 1,000 pounds of weight at the same time, and I think Wild World is just a depiction of what I see. Life is one crazy, wild ride. But it can be so simple if we look for the right things, and I think that is more important than ever right now.”
Kip’s forthcoming project follows his 2018 EP, Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions, and his 2017 studio album, Slowheart, which spawned hits “More Girls Like You” and “Last Shot.”
Wild World Track List & Songwriters
1. “Janie Blu” (Dan Couch, Kip Moore)
2. “Southpaw” (Westin Davis, Kip Moore)
3. “Fire And Flame” (Cary Barlowe, Brett James, Kip Moore, Will Weatherly)
4. “Wild World” (Josh Miller, Kip Moore)
5. “Red White Blue Jean American Dream” (Jimi Bell, Barton Davies, Luke Dick, Philip Lammonds)
6. “She’s Mine” (Dan Couch, Kip Moore, Scott Stepakoff)
7. “Hey Old Lover” (Dan Couch, Kip Moore)
8. “Grow On You” (Blair Daly, Westin Davis, Kip Moore)
9. “More Than Enough” (David Garcia, Josh Miller, Kip Moore)
10. “Sweet Virginia” (Kip Moore, Manny Medina, Erich Wigdahl)
11. “South” (Adam Browder, Dan Couch, Manny Medina, Kip Moore, Dave Nassie, Erich Wigdahl)
12. “Crazy For You Tonight” (Blair Daly, Westin Davis, Kip Moore)
13. “Payin’ Hard” (Blair Daly, Westin Davis, Kip Moore)
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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.
March 27 (updated throughout the day)
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Vols exiting senior guard Jordan Bowden discussed, via video teleconference with the media, his season, career, handling of social distancing, SEC Tournament that never happened, his basketball future and more. Watch that teleconference below.
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Brantley Gilbert turned up the heat in his new video for current single, “Fire’t Up.”
The new clip, which was directed by Shaun Silva, features pyrotechnics with a circus-like group of performers, including fire breathers, aerial hoop acrobats and motorcycle riders inside the Globe of Death.
The new tune, which Brantley co-penned with Brandon Day and Justin Weaver,” is featured on Brantley’s 2019 No. 1 album, Fire & Brimstone.
Watch Brantley’s new video for “Fire’t Up” below.
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Thomas Rhett revealed the rescheduled dates for his Center Point Road Tour, which will now kick off in July. Originally scheduled dates in May and June were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TR’s tour will start on July 9 in Charlotte, N.C., with special guests Cole Swindell and Hardy. Tickets purchased for the original tour dates will be honored for the rescheduled dates. For any further ticket inquiries, please reach out to point of purchase.
Center Point Road Tour (rescheduled dates)
July 15 | Charleston, SC | Volvo Car Stadium
July 26 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 6 | Syracuse, NY | St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 7 | Burgettstown, PA | S&T Bank Music Park
Sept. 10 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center *
Sept. 11 | Indianapolis, IN | Ruoff Music Center *
Sept. 12 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center *
Sept. 19 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sept. 20 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 25 | Gilford, NH | Bank of NH Pavilion *
Sept. 26 | Gilford, NH | Bank of NH Pavilion *
* Lineup May Vary
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In October 2019, Kane Brown, 26, and wife Katelyn Jae, 27, became the proud parents of a baby girl, Kingsley Rose Brown.
Over the last five months, the first-time father says the experience has been “awesome.” As Kane told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, fatherhood teaches you “a lot about yourself.”
“Man, she’s just . . . she’s just amazing,” says Kane to Kix. “It’s getting to relive your childhood. When she smiles, it just brightens your day—just all gums, no teeth—and it’s just awesome, man. You learn a lot about yourself and, honestly, you grow a lot. She’s taught me patience, and it’s just been great to be a dad so far.”
Fatherhood hasn’t slowed Kane’s career, either. He recently celebrated his fifth consecutive No. 1 single with “Homesick,” which topped both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart for the two straight weeks in March.
The Academy of Country Music announced performers for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown & John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
In addition, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker will honor Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20.
The two-hour special will feature conversations and at-home acoustic performances, along with clips of their favorite moments from the ACM Awards 55-year history. Artists will appear from their homes via video chat to share their thoughts and perform acoustic songs. Additionally, video clips from previous ACM Award broadcasts will allow viewers to reminisce with them about their favorite ACM moments.
The ACM Awards were originally planned to air from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 5. The Academy scrapped the plan on March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACM Awards have been rescheduled for Sept. 16.
photos: Luke Bryan & Blake Shelton by NCD; Carrie Underwood by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
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.
March 26 (updated throughout the day)
photos: Jimmie Allen by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com; Cody Johnson by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC Network is putting Tennessee in charge Friday as the network continues its two-week SEC takeover period. The Big Orange takeover begins at midnight ET on Friday, March 27.
During the SEC Network Takeover, each of the 14 Southeastern Conference schools has the opportunity to create a customized, 24-hour stretch of programming to highlight its greatest moments, student-athletes and coaches. Ten Tennessee athletic events from the 2019-20 season and two documentaries – SEC Storied: The Color Orange and Nine for IX: Pat XO – highlight UT’s 24-hour takeover.
A complete list of Tennessee ‘s programming follows (all times Eastern)
Midnight – Football: Tennessee at Kentucky (Nov. 9, 2019)
2:30 a.m. – Football: Tennessee vs. Mississippi State (Oct. 12, 2019)
5 a.m. – SEC Storied: The Color Orange
6 a.m. – Men’s Basketball: Tennessee vs. Florida (Feb. 29, 2020)
7:30 a.m. – Softball: Tennessee vs. Auburn (Second game of a doubleheader from April 7, 2019)
9:30 a.m. – Women’s Basketball: Tennessee vs. Alabama (Jan. 20, 2020)
11 a.m. – ESPN: Nine for IX: Pat XO
Noon – Women’s Basketball: Tennessee vs. Missouri (2020 SEC Tournament from March 5, 2020)
1:30 p.m. – SEC Inside: Tennessee Men’s Basketball
2 p.m. – Men’s Basketball: Tennessee vs. Kentucky (2019 SEC Tournament from March 16, 2019)
4 p.m. – Football: Tennessee vs. South Carolina (Oct. 26, 2019)
7 p.m. – Men’s Basketball: Tennessee at Kentucky (March 6, 2020)
9 p.m. – Football: Tennessee vs. Indiana (Taxslayer Gator Bowl from Jan. 2, 2020)
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