KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee guard Zaay Green has been named the SEC Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.
In her second start of the season, Green tallied a career-high 17 points and added five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, as the (then) No. 11/11 Lady Vols remained unbeaten (6-0) with a 76-63 road victory at previously-unbeaten Oklahoma State (6-1) on Sunday afternoon in Stillwater.
Playing in her first true road game as a collegian, the 6-footer from Duncanville, Texas, connected on seven of 15 shots from the field, nailing a three-pointer and hitting two of four free throws in her finest effort thus far. One of three UT players plagued by foul trouble, Green shrugged off that danger and was instrumental in the Lady Vols coming from three down at the half to win by 13.
Her defense contributed to an overall effort that effectively shut off OSU’s three-point shooting in the second half (6 of 10 first half / 1 of 7 second half) and held Cowgirls’ star Braxtin Miller to seven post-intermission points after she scorched the net for 22 in the first 20 minutes on 7-of-11 accuracy.
Green was instrumental in UT flipping the script offensively in the second half, hitting on four of seven attempts and helping the Lady Vols burst out of the locker room with an 8-0 run that turned into a 19-3 spree. She had five points early during that run to set the tone.
For the season, Green is Tennessee’s fifth-leading scorer at 9.5 points per game and is third in assists (2.3) and steals (2.2) per contest.
Green and the Lady Vols return to action on Wednesday, as Stetson comes to town for a 7 p.m. tilt. The game will be carried by SECN+.
Tennessee Athletics is hosting a public inventory sale next Wednesday, Dec. 12, on the Robert E. White Indoor Field inside Neyland-Thompson Sports Center.
The one-day sale takes place from 5-8 p.m. ET and will feature jerseys, cleats, shoes, helmets and other gear and apparel from various Tennessee sport programs. Sizes range from men’s extra small to 4X and women’s extra small to 2X.
Shoppers may begin forming a line Wednesday starting at 4 p.m. ET at the north end of Neyland-Thompson Sports Center (off Johnny Majors Drive across from Stokely Hall). Free parking will be available in the G3, G4, G5/30 and G16 garage levels.
Fans are prohibited from bringing bags into the facility. Bags will be provided at checkout.
Cash and cards—Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express—are the only forms of payment accepted, and all sales are final.
Fans unable to attend the sale will need to find a proxy to make purchases for them, as there will be no sales via mail or phone.
For more than three decades, musicians from all genres—including David Bowie, R.E.M., Emmylou Harris and Paul Simon—have come together for a concert to benefit the Tibet House US, a non-profit educational institution and cultural embassy founded in 1987 at the request of the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of the Tibetan civilization.
This year’s eclectic lineup at the 32nd annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert will feature a handful of country-centric performers—Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson and Margo Price—as well as Stephen Colbert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, Jon Batiste, Bernard Sumner, Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Tenzin Choegyal.
Jason Isbell noted via Twitter that he will be “performing an experimental guitar set” to continue to challenge himself.
The 32nd annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert will be held on Feb. 7 at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Tickets for the concert are on sale now, ranging from $35 to $200.
I’ll be joining many great artists at 2019’s @tibethouseus benefit @carnegiehall. It’s on 2/7, coincidentally my 7-year sober date. In order to continue to challenge myself, I’ll be performing an experimental guitar set, not my usual songs. Tickets: https://t.co/nkTZcj7ia5
Blake Shelton stepped away from his coaching duties on The Voice on Dec. 3 to perform his single, “Turnin’ Me On,” which is currently No. 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 20 weeks.
The new tune, which Blake co-penned with Jessi Alexander and Josh Osborne, follows the release of No. 1 single, “I’ll Name the Dogs,” and No. 3 single, “I Lived It,” from his 2017 album, Texoma Shore.
Blake penned “Turnin’ Me On” with Josh Osborne and Jessie Alexander.
“We’re sitting on my bus one day early in 2017 and I think I was in Baton Rouge,” said Blake. “I was up there alone and I had my guitar, started playing a little melody that I was hearing in my head and next thing you know I started writing a song. I wrote a verse, then I wrote a chorus, then I realized it was going somewhere and I felt good about it. Like I always [have] in the last couple of years, I called up my friend Jessi Alexander and said, ‘Man, I think I’m onto something and I need somebody way better than me to try to bring this thing home.’ She and I and Josh Osborne ended up writing this song, I’m super proud of it—and it’s not hard to figure out who this song is about.”
Blake, of course, is referencing his girlfriend Gwen Stefani. In the new tune, Blake croons “And when my body’s beside hers / There ain’t no turning back / She’s Revlon red in the blackest night / Lighting up the room in the world just like she’s turnin’ me on.”
Gwen has been a longtime spokesperson for Revlon cosmetics.
Tim McGraw will headline two acoustic concerts in Havana, Cuba, as part of a four-day musical/cultural festival, Tim McGraw: One of Those Havana Nights, which is set for May 23–27.
One of Tim’s acoustic concerts will be exclusive to an intimate group at the Teatro Bellas Artes, while the second concert is open to the public at Havana’s Teatro Mella. The concerts will also feature support from some of Cuba’s most beloved musicians and bands, including Carlos Varela, Traditionales De Los 50, and Los Van Van.
The festival will also include visits to Cuban museums and cultural institutions, historical architectural tours, rumba and salsa dance parties, and rum and cigar tastings.
“I feel honored that I get to share my music with the Cuban people,” says Tim. “What an incredible opportunity. For me, music transcends language. There is a heart and soul to music that all people understand on some level. Cubans have such an intimate relationship with music, I’m happy we’ll get to share that together.”
“One of the best things we can do as humans is to expand our knowledge of other cultures and people,” Tim says. “The best way to do that is through travel. As an artist, I am energized by exploring a new country and through meeting the people who call it home. Cuba will give me a new palette of sounds and colors to draw from next time I go to create.”
Dan + Shay headlined a Concert for Unity for the Tree of Life Synagogue at Byham Theater in Pittsburgh on Dec. 2.
With the support of the sold-out crowd of 1,200 fans, Dan + Shay helped raise more than $60,000 for the synagogue, which was the site of a mass shooting on Oct. 27 that left 11 people dead and seven injured.
100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales, merchandise sales and donations from the crowd will go to the Tree of Life Synagogue to assist with the effort to rebuild and reopen.
FRZY and The Andy Davis Band also performed. Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers is a native of Wexford, Pa., which is about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fourth-year cornerback Justin Coleman had one of the best games of his career on Sunday, totaling a career-best 10 tackles as well as half a sack and a pass breakup in the Seahawks 43-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Catch up with all of Tennessee’s former players below. Updates will be posted each week on UTSports.com.
Derek Barnett – DE, Philadelphia Eagles (Injured Reserve) 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 6/6, Tackles: 11 UA, 5 A, 16 Total, Other: 2.5 Sacks
Barnett suffered a season-ending injury to his shoulder in Week 7.
Eric Berry – DB, Kansas City Chiefs 2018 Regular Season: No Stats Recorded
Berry has yet to see action this season for the Chiefs. The five-time Pro Bowler returned to practice last week after rehabbing an Achilles injury he suffered in last year’s season opener.
Bray played in four preseason games for the Chicago Bears in 2018, completing 60-of-97 passes for 652 yards and one touchdown. The California native has not seen action so far this year during the regular season for the NFL North leading Bears.
Colquitt punted just twice for an average of 45.5 yards in the Browns’ 29-13 loss at Houston on Sunday.
Colquitt’s 79-yard punt against Tampa Bay in Week 7 is the longest in the NFL this season. He also ranks second in the league in total punts (70) and punting yards (3,162) while ranking third in punts downed inside the 20 (30).
Daniel placed all three of his punts inside the 20, including a 52 yarder, during Sunday’s 29-13 win over the Browns. The rookie ranks fourth in the NFL with 27 punts downed inside the 20-yard line this season.
Dobbs has not played in Pittsburgh’s last three games. He completed his first-career pass for 20 yards to help the Steelers defeat the Ravens, 23-16 in Week 9. The following week against the Panthers, Dobbs was 1-for-2.
Foster got his 127th career start on the offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday against the Chargers. Foster is one of the offensive leaders for the Steelers, who hold a 7-4-1 record.
Kamara rushed 36 yards and posted eight catches for another 36 yards in the Saints’ 13-10 loss to Dallas on Thursday night.
Kamara ranks second in the league in total touchdowns scored this season (15) and 10th in total points with 94.
John Kelly – RB, Los Angeles Rams Preseason: Games/Starts: 3/0, Rushing Att-Yds: 46-197, 4.3 Avg., 40 Lg, 3 TD Rec-Yds: 6-18, 3.0 Avg., 12 Lg, 0 TD
Kelly rushed 46 times for 197 yards and three touchdowns through three preseason games Los Angeles. The rookie running back has not seen action in any regular-season contests for the Rams.
LaTroy Lewis – LB, Tennessee Titans (Practice Squad) 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 1/0, Tackles: 0 UA, 0 A, 0 Total
Lewis was signed to the Titans’ practice squad in October.
McCullers didn’t record any stats in the Steelers’ loss to the Chargers in Week 13.
Kahlil McKenzie – G, Kansas City Chiefs Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/0
McKenzie made four appearances in the preseason for the Chiefs and helped pave the way for 397 yards of total offense in the final preseason game against the Packers. McKenzie has not played in any of the Chiefs’ 12 regular season games so far this year.
Emmanuel Moseley – DB, San Francisco 49ers (Injured Reserve) 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 1/0, Tackles: 1 UA, 0 A, 1 Total Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1, Tackles: 6 UA, 0 A, 6 Total, Other: 1 PD, 1-6 Int-Yds
Moseley made his NFL debut in Week 9, making one tackle in the first quarter of San Francisco’s 34-3 win over Oakland. He was placed on injured reserve after suffering an injury in the outing.
Kane Brown scored the third No. 1 single of his career as “Lose It” ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart.
“Lose It,” which is the lead single from Kane’s sophomore album, Experiment, follows previous No. 1 singles “What Ifs” and “Heaven.” Kane co-penned “Lose It” with Chase McGill and Will Weatherly.
“When we were in the studio working on this album, I knew we had songs that I was incredibly proud to put on the record . . . that felt different, but still said what I wanted to say,” says Kane. “‘Lose It’ was one of the first songs we recorded, over a year ago. I knew I wanted it to be the first single off the record, but never could have predicted the way people have embraced it. Thank you to everyone in country radio, to my fans and my team for all of the support.”
Two weeks ago, “Lose It” dethroned Bebe Rexha and Florida Georia Line’s “Meant to Be” after a record 50 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, a similar feat to when his “What Ifs” featuring Lauren Alaina halted Sam Hunt’s then recorded-setting 34 weeks at No. 1 with “Body Like A Backroad.”
3rd number 1…. Thank you country Radio, my fans, and everyone who works on my team 💯 pic.twitter.com/tJIHYKCmXN
Up-and-comers know they’re on the right track when they’re invited to play the New Faces of Country Music show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Only a handful of rising stars get the honor of performing before the industry crowd, which includes radio programmers, executives and members of the national media.
The 2019 New Faces class features Dylan Scott, Jimmie Allen, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell and LANCO. The new class will take the stage at the Omni Hotel for the 2019 New Faces show on Feb. 15.
This year’s class was narrowed down from a group of nominees that also included Jordan Davis, Morgan Evans, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Chris Lane, Mitchell Tenpenny, Morgan Wallen and Aaron Watson.
The New Faces of Country Music show can help artists reach the “next” level—just ask the 2014 class of Cam, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion and Chris Janson. The 2018 class featured Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs, Midland, Carly Pearce and Michael Ray.
Jessie James Decker announced a 19-date tour that kicks off on April 12 in Denver and makes additional stops in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York City, Seattle and more.
Tickets go on sale on Dec. 7, with pre-sale availability beginning on Dec. 4.
Jessie James Decker Tour
April 12 | Denver, CO | Ogden Theatre
April 13 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theater
April 14 | Omaha, NE | Kiewit Concert Hall at Holland Center
April 18 | Portland, OR | Crystal Ballroom
April 19 | Spokane, WA | Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
April 20 | Seattle, WA | The Showbox
April 25 | San Francisco, CA | The Warfield
May 2 | Minneapolis, MN | State Theatre
May 3 | Rosemont, IL | Joe’s Live
May 4 | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo State Theatre
May 10 | Baton Rouge, LA | The Texas Club
May 11 | Atlanta, GA | Buckhead Theatre
May 12 | Orlando, FL | Bob Carr Theater
May 16 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre
May 17 | Washington, D.C. | Warner Theatre
May 18 | Toronto, ON | The Danforth Music Hall
May 30 | Austin, TX | Austin City Limits Moody Theater
One of Tim’s acoustic concerts will be exclusive to an intimate group at the Teatro Bellas Artes, while the second concert is open to the public at Havana’s Teatro Mella. The concerts will also feature support from some of Cuba’s most beloved musicians and bands, including Carlos Varela, Traditionales De Los 50, and Los Van Van.
