Metallica invaded Nashville on Jan. 24 to play before a packed house at Bridgestone Arena. As expected, the biggest metal band of all time performed a number of their crowd-favorite hits, including “The Unforgiven,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Fuel,” “One” and more.
Metallica even had something in store for the country fans in the audience—a cover of Loretta Lynn’s 1971 hit, “You’re Lookin’ at Country.”
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) and Rob Trujillo (bass) were front and center during the performance, while James Hetfield (vocals/guitar) and Lars Ulrich (drums) took a break.
The Tennessean‘s Dave Paulson captured a clip of the performance, which you can watch below.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Freshman guardZaay Green scored 15 points in the first half to put UT up 34-31 at the break, but No. 1/1 Notre Dame rallied in the second half to grab a 77-62 win Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Green finished the game with a career-high 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Freshman point guard Evina Westbrook was Tennessee’s (12-7, 1-5 SEC) second highest scorer with 16 points, while senior forward Cheridene Green pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds for her seventh double-digit rebound game of the season.
Despite a four-point first-half performance, Arike Ogunbowale finished as the leading scorer for the Irish (19-1, 6-0 ACC) with 28 points, while three other Notre Dame players posted double-digit points. Jackie Young recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and only two turnovers.
The Lady Vols dominated on both ends of the court early on, as they held Notre Dame without a field goal for over three minutes to start the game. Tennessee took an 8-4 lead over halfway through the quarter, thanks to second chance points that came courtesy of Kasiyahna Kushkituah and Cheridene Green’s eight combined rebounds.
The Lady Vols followed up with a 7-0 run and forced the Irish on another three-minute scoring drought late in the first quarter. Notre Dame, however, hit its final four shots of the quarter to cut the Tennessee lead to 17-14 after 10 minutes of play. Westbrook, Davis and Zaay Greenchipped in for 13 of the Lady Vols’ first-quarter points.
Tennessee continued its hot streak into the second quarter, with Zaay Green’s quick seven points giving the Lady Vols a 26-18 lead. The Irish bounced back, though, hitting their next six shots to cut the Tennessee lead to just one point with under four minutes remaining in the first half.
Notre Dame took its first lead of the game at the 3:12 mark of the second quarter on a layup from Brianna Turner. Once again, Zaay Green refused to let the Lady Vols falter, as a pair of layups from the true freshman put Tennessee back on top 34-31 going into the half. Green racked up 15 points, five rebounds and four assists before halftime.
Ogunbowale found her rhythm and led the Irish on a 12-4 run to start the second half and regain a 41-38 lead with 6:29 left in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols were held to a two-minute scoring drought, where they turned over the ball three times in the span. A Westbrook floater, however, knotted things back up at 44-all with four minutes left in the third quarter. Notre Dame exploded for an 11-2 run to end the frame, as Ogunbowale tallied 16 of the Irish’s 24 third-quarter points. Five different Lady Vols combined for just 12 points in the third quarter, as Notre Dame took a 55-46 lead into the final stanza.
Notre Dame opened up the fourth quarter on a 7-0 run, giving the Irish their largest lead of the contest. Tennessee clawed back into the game by hitting its next three shots, but the Irish kept the Lady Vols at an arm’s reach from the charity stripe. Tennessee was held to just 16 points in the fourth quarter on 6-of-19 shooting from the floor. The Lady Vols hit just three of their final 10 shots to end the game, while Notre Dame iced the game at the free throw line, finishing 18 of 28 there. UT made only eight trips to the charity stripe all night, making six of them.
Up Next: The Lady Vols play their third straight home game on Sunday, hosting LSU at 1 p.m. in the annual Live Pink, Bleed Orange game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to get a 2019 Live Pink, Bleed Orange t-shirt, while supplies last. The game will be televised by the SEC Network.
Zaay Can Play:Zaay Green scored a career-high 19 points against Notre Dame while adding eight rebounds and four assists. The true freshman has had three straight double-digit performances and is averaging 16.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 3.3 apg over the last three games.
First Half Lockdown: Tennessee held Notre Dame to a season-low 31 points at the half. The last time the Fighting Irish was held to less than 31 points in the first half was against Mississippi State in the National Championship game on April 1, 2018, with just 17 points. Notre Dame came back to win the title, 61-58.
Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Holly Warlick and players Zaay Green, Cheridene Green and Evina Westbrook spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s loss to No. 1 Notre Dame at home 77-62.
Lady Vols players Zaay Green, Cheridene Green and Evina Westbrook / Credit: WNML Staff
One week after Maren Morris released her uplifting new single, “Girl,” she dropped a new video for the tune on Jan. 24.
The new song is the lead single from Maren’s upcoming album, which will follow her 2016 award-winning major-label debut album, Hero.
Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin, who also produced the song, “Girl” features the encouraging chorus: “Girl, don’t hang your head low / Don’t lose your halo / Everyone’s gonna be okay, baby, girl.”
“The story behind my single, ‘Girl,’ started as something I was saying to another woman, like, ‘We don’t need to be competitive with each other,’” says Maren. “And then I kind of realized that I was talking to myself, like, ‘I don’t need to be so competitive with myself, I am enough.’ And it just became a really powerful concept after that point. I’m so excited it’s out.”
Randy Travis revealed that his new book, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life, will be released on May 14 via HarperCollins.
Randy, with the help of author Ken Abraham, shares stories of his working-class childhood, country music career, medical problems, broken marriage and more.
photo courtesy 117 Entertainment
“I didn’t really feel I had a book to write until I stood on the distant shore and looked back over the ripples my life has made—on myself and on others,” said Randy. “My songs were the stories of my life and I learned from those who listened, they were theirs too—my fans inspired me and continue to do so.”
Over the course of his career, Randy has recorded 18 No. 1 hits and sold more than 25 million albums. He suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2013, but with the help of wife Mary and physical therapy, he has made improvements in his speaking, walking and singing. He was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
“I learned a lot about myself going back through the chronicles of my past,” said Randy. “In my waning years of ability I have a clearer picture of the past. It’s an interesting game of patience to sit and wait for the clocks of time to expose so much. As the candle burns, it is time to share the history that made me who I am, tell the backstory to some of my songs, give insight to the challenges I faced, and reflect on the blessings through it all.”
Angaleena Presley and husband Jordan Powell welcomed daughter Phoenix Joeleena Jean Powell into the world on Jan. 22. Weighing 7.8 lbs. and measuring 17.5 inches, Phoenix was born at 7:49 a.m. CST.
Phoenix is Angaleena and Jordan’s first child together. The couple wed in 2012. Angaleena has a son, Jed, 12, from a prior relationship.
In addition to a successful solo career, Angaleena is one-third of the Pistol Annies, alongside Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe.
ACM Lifting Live has teamed with Borderline Bar & Grill, the site of a mass shooting on Nov. 7, 2018, that left 12 patrons dead, for a benefit concert on Feb. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Hosted by Charles Esten, the one-night-only concert will feature Trace Adkins, Jimmie Allen, Charles Esten, Cassadee Pope, Tyler Rich, Runaway June and more. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Ventura County Community Foundation’s Conejo Valley Victim’s Fund, which supports recovery efforts related to the shooting at Borderline.
“Honored to be a part of this special evening,” said Charles Esten via Twitter. “Join us if you can, and if you can’t, please consider a donation #BorderlineStrong.”
Tickets are on sale now with the option to purchase a VIP ticket, which includes a pre-reception with a special guest appearance before the event begins. Donations are also welcome.
Heath Shuler & Phillip Fulmer / Credit: UT Athletics
ORLANDO – Heath Shuler has always been cool under pressure.
In 1992, Shuler, a sophomore quarterback for the Vols, directed a 14-play, 80-yard drive in the final minutes to give Tennessee a 34-31 comeback victory over No. 14 Georgia in Athens.
The game’s pivotal play came on fourth-and-14 and Phillip Fulmer remembers it well. It’s the moment he knew his quarterback would be successful in life and not just on the football field.
“We bring Heath to the sideline and we are talking about the play we are going to run,” Fulmer said. “He’s got a big old smile on his face. He reaches behind me and pats me on the rear. We give him in the play and he says ‘Coach, we got this.’ He goes out there and sticks it in there.”
Heath Shuler / Credit: UT Athletics
Shuler’s unflappable demeanor served him well as a U.S. Congressman years later (2007-2013). After an outstanding football career where he finished runner-up for the Heisman Trophy and was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick by the Washington Redskins, Shuler turned his attention to service. He finished his degree at Tennessee and won a spot in Congress, representing his home state of North Carolina. He now runs a business consulting firm and coaches high school football at Christ School in Arden, N.C.
On Wednesday night at the NCAA Convention, Shuler collected another accomplishment when he was recognized with one of college athletics’ most prestigious honors: the Silver Anniversary Award.
Shuler received the honor along with Mia Hamm, Jason Varitek, David Hirsch, Lisa Leslie and Tim Cullen for their collegiate and professional achievements over the last 25 years.
Fulmer, now UT’s Director of Athletics, was fittingly at his side at the banquet. Shuler praised his time at Tennessee.
“When I think of Tennessee I think of life-changing,” Shuler said. “This could not have happened if not for the very first choice I made as a young adult – which college would I go to. Choosing the University of Tennessee was the first great decision that I made in my life.
“There’s no greater moment than when you run through the T the first time. I think the other thing is just sitting in the meeting rooms. There was times when I was trying to make decisions in my life and to be able to have Coach Fulmer put his arm around me and be that second dad when my father was no on campus.”
Along with Fulmer, Shuler credits then-offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe, longtime athletics administrator Carmen Tegano and political science professor Michael Fitzgerald for providing him with a support system of mentors who set him on the path to success on and off the field.
“They made me a better person,” Shuler said. “Watching how they were dads and husbands … they helped me mature as a person. David and Phillip both really put their arms around me, and they became that father figure and person you could look to for me.”
As the top quarterback prospect in 1994, Shuler left school early with one year of eligibility left and enjoyed a five-year NFL career with the Redskins and New Orleans Saints before injuries forced him to retire. He always felt the pull of Rocky Top, however, and returned to school to complete his psychology degree.
“It’s about finishing,” Shuler said. “We talk about finish the play – finish the season strong. To be able to finish what I started. It’s important to get a college education. It’s important to use the degree in some capacity. Athletics are great, but they last for a small period of time. With that diploma you can tell that next generation ‘I finished strong.’”
The Bryson City, N.C., native certainly has finished strong. He served three successful terms in Congress, making a lasting impact that can still be felt today.
“There’s no greater job than to be able to represent your community, your state and your country,” Shuler said. “It’s so important. I left my mark in many different places. When people look at me they talk about debt and deficit. How do we get our fiscal house back in order in the United States Congress? I could work across the aisle. I miss those days, but I don’t miss the politics.”
Since stepping away from Congress, Shuler has been able to spend more time with his family, but also follows his Vols as a fan. He likes what he sees – especially having his former head coach in charge of all athletics now.
“It means a lot the former players and it means a lot to Vol Nation to be able to have that type of leadership and a person we believe in,” Shuler said. “Coach Fulmer’s heart and soul is into making Tennessee a successful place both on and off the field.”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Hazel (Albright) Head, mother of the late iconic University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Head Summitt and a resident of Henrietta, Tenn., passed away Wednesday. She was 93.
Mrs. Head was a familiar face and beloved friend to the Lady Vol basketball program and its supporters, as she frequently attended games with husband Richard in support of their daughter and her teams.
The Pat Summitt Foundation issued a statement about Mrs. Head.
“Mrs. Head was a strong, kind-hearted woman of faith who leaves behind a legacy of love and caring for others, qualities which were reflected throughout the life of Pat Summitt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Head family.”
Seventh-year Lady Vol head coach Holly Warlick, who became close to Mrs. Head during a UT career that includes playing four seasons as Summitt’s point guard and serving 27 more as Summitt’s assistant and associate head coach, shared her thoughts about someone she knew well and thought of as a family member.
“When you look at the life of Ms. Hazel, it’s easy to understand the roots of Pat’s ability as a leader and her ability to connect with people. Ms. Hazel was gracious and kind but always tough and hardworking.
“Family was always first and ‘Granny” was the foundation for the entire Head family. I would love to see when she was reunited with Richard, Pat and Pat’s brother, Kenneth, and asked them ‘who has the cards.'”
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 5050 Pickering Road, Clarksville, Tennessee, on Sat., January 26, 2019, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Regina Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel UMC Cemetery
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