Blake Shelton Releases Intense New Single, “God’s Country” [Listen]

Blake Shelton Releases Intense New Single, “God’s Country” [Listen]

Blake Shelton dropped a new single, “God’s Country,” on March 29.

The new tune is the first sample of music from Blake’s upcoming 12th studio album. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” follows Blake’s previous Top 10 single, “Turnin’ Me On,” which was featured on his 2017 album, Texoma Shore.

“‘God’s Country’ is a song that has a strong and deep meaningful lyric, but at the same time it leaves it up to the listeners interpretation,” Blake said. “But no matter where you are from or where you’re standing it is my belief that you’re standing in God’s Country. It’s really about a state of mind. Wherever you’re from and how you feel about that place. For me it’s about being from Oklahoma—where I was born, raised and still live today.”

Listen to “God’s Country” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Luke Bryan Kicks Off Upcoming Seventh Studio Album With New Single, “Knockin’ Boots” [Listen]

Luke Bryan Kicks Off Upcoming Seventh Studio Album With New Single, “Knockin’ Boots” [Listen]

Luke Bryan is giving fans their first taste of his upcoming seventh studio album with the release of his new single, “Knockin’ Boots.”

Co-penned by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Jon Nite, “Knockin’ Boots” was helmed by Luke’s longtime producers Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens. The tune will ship to country radio on April 8.

“From the moment I heard this song I knew I had to get in the studio and record it,” says Luke. “I just couldn’t get it out of my head. This may be the fastest turnaround I have ever done with a song.”

Listen to “Knockin’ Boots” below.

“Knockin’ Boots” Lyrics

This truck needs a half tank
These wheels need a two lane
This radio needs three songs to play
To get me ‘cross town to you
That dress needs to slip off
That hair needs to come down
Friday nights need to do what Friday nights need to do
That’s the truth

Chorus
Yeah, birds need bees and ice needs whiskey
Boys like me need girls like you to kiss me
“Fishin’ In The Dark” needs Nitty Gritty
Under that pale moon
Sweet tea needs that sugar stirring
Small town nights need both ends burning
Shades need drawing, hearts need falling
Boots need knockin’
Knockin’ boots
Knockin’ boots
Me and you
Ohhhhh

Long weeks need a weekend
Cheap drinks need a slingin’
That dance floor needs some me on you
And you on me tonight
Sing-alongs need to be sung
Tip bells need to be rung
Last calls need a “call that cab”
And backseats need “I want you so bad”

Repeat Chorus

Doors need shuttin’
Lights need cuttin’
Lips need lockin’
Boots need knockin’ and

Repeat Chorus

Knockin’ boots

photo by Jason Simanek

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Helps More Than 130 Pets Find Forever Homes in New “SPA Day” Events

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Helps More Than 130 Pets Find Forever Homes in New “SPA Day” Events

With 15 rescue animals between them, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert and mom Bev Lambert have a soft spot in their hearts for fury, four-legged friends.

That’s why Miranda and Bev started the MuttNation Foundation in 2009, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised millions of dollars to aid organizations, government institutions and entities that build animal shelters for better care and increased pet adoption.

In honor of MuttNation’s 10th anniversary in 2019, the organization launched a new Shelter Pet Adoption program, SPA Days, which was developed to help animal rescue facilities increase their adoption numbers. The program was rolled out with five shelters—FurKids of Atlanta, SCRAPS (WA), APA Adoption Center of Missouri, Corridor Rescue (TX), and South Suburban Humane Society of Chicago—and provided each rescue with a “toolkit” that included collars for their adoptable dogs, a MuttNation banner customized with their shelter’s name, and a check for $1,000 to help cover the costs of their event, as well as lots of promotional support through MuttNation’s social media channels.

More than 130 animals found forever homes through SPA Days, with each shelter claiming their highest single-day adoption rate.

“Music and rescue animals are the two driving forces in my life, and I’m so fortunate that the success I’ve had with my music allows me to help shelter animals more than I dreamed possible,” says Miranda. “MuttNation’s 10-year milestone is amazing and what we’ve been able to accomplish gets better every year.”

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Video: Rick Barnes, Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams in postgame press conference

Video: Rick Barnes, Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams in postgame press conference

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and players Admiral Schofield and Grant Williams spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Tennessee’s Admiral Schofield, Grant Williams and Rick Barnes / Credit: NCAA
Video: Purdue’s Matt Painter and players in postgame press conference

Video: Purdue’s Matt Painter and players in postgame press conference

Purdue coach Matt Painter and players Carsen Edwards and Ryan Cline spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Purdue’s Carsen Edwards, Ryan Cline and Matt Painter / Credit: NCAA
Video: Kyle Alexander postgame “This is the last time I’m ever going to be on the court with these guys”

Video: Kyle Alexander postgame “This is the last time I’m ever going to be on the court with these guys”

Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Kyle Alexander – Vols F / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff

 

 

Video: Jordan Bowden postgame on seniors “I just wanted to go far with them. They meant a lot to me, the team and the whole Vol Nation.”

Video: Jordan Bowden postgame on seniors “I just wanted to go far with them. They meant a lot to me, the team and the whole Vol Nation.”

There are two video versions below. Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Jordan Bowden – Vols G / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff

 

 

 

Video: Lamonte Turner postgame “We weren’t playing loose. We were playing too uptight.”

Video: Lamonte Turner postgame “We weren’t playing loose. We were playing too uptight.”

There are two versions below. Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Lamonte Turner – Vols G / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff
Video: Grant Williams postgame “Still shocked and speechless”

Video: Grant Williams postgame “Still shocked and speechless”

Tennessee forward Grant Williams spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 99-94 OT loss to Purdue. Our coverage of the Vols in the tournament in Louisville is presented by East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. In the game of life…East TN Children’s Hospital is always there!

Grant Williams – Vols F / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff

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