Dolly Parton is one of several artists featured on a new compilation album that highlights the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Each track on 27: The Most Perfect Album is inspired by one of the 27 Amendments—a kind of Schoolhouse Rock! for the 21st Century. The project was created by the team at the More Perfect podcast from WNYC Studios, including host Jad Abumrad. Other contributing artists on the new album include They Might Be Giants, Devendra Banhart, Kash Doll, Torres, Kevin Morby and many others.
Dolly’s track is a celebration of women’s rights as she sings about the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
“Being lucky enough to be a successful woman in business, I wanted to exercise my right to write about the 19th Amendment to praise and uplift women,” said Dolly. “Of course, I did a fun take on my song ‘A Woman’s Right’ and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I, some good gals, and a few good guys did putting it together for you.”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Second-year pro Cameron Sutton continued his hot start to the season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sutton made three tackles and forced a fumble in Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Catch up with all of Tennessee’s former players below. Updates will be posted each week on UTSports.com.
Derek Barnett – DE, Philadelphia Eagles 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 2/2, Tackles: 4 UA, 1 A, 5 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR
Barnett started for the second straight week for the Eagles in their loss at Tampa Bay. The Nashville native recorded three tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in the game.
Eric Berry – DB, Kansas City Chiefs 2018 Regular Season: No Stats Recorded
Berry has yet to see action this season for the Chiefs, who are 2-0 after a shootout win over Pittsburgh this week. The five-time Pro Bowler has been rehabbing an Achilles injury he suffered in last year’s season opener. The Chiefs said on Sunday that they hope to have Berry back sometime in the next two weeks.
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 was named to the Bears’ practice squad to the 2018 season.
After punting 12 times in the Browns’ season opener, Colquitt was called on just three times in a close loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Knoxville native averaged 39.3 yards per punt and pinned one inside the 20 on Sunday.
Colquitt punted just twice in Sunday’s high-scoring affair against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 14-year vet averaged 47.0 yards and dropped one of his two punts inside the 20 as the Chiefs improved to 2-0 on the year.
Dobbs played in three preseason games for the Steelers, getting the starting nod against Carolina. He completed 29-of-43 passes for 434 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for an additional 64 yards and a score. The Georgia native has not seen action so far in the regular season while serving as the backup to Ben Roethlisberger.
Alex Ellis – TE, Kansas City Chiefs 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 2/0, Rec-Yds: 0-0, 0.0 Avg., 0 TD
Ellis played but did not record any stats in the Chiefs 42-37 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Foster has started both games at guard for Pittsburgh this season and helped pave the way for 475 total yards of offense in the Steelers shootout loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
Fulton has started both games at guard for Houston this season. The Texans had 437 total yards and 148 rushing yards in Sunday’s close loss to Tennessee.
Gaulden recorded his first three career tackles in the Panthers’ 31-24 loss at Atlanta on Sunday. The rookie defensive back has played in both of Carolina’s games so far this season.
Hunter played but did not record any stats in the Steeler’s loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
Malik Jackson – DT, Jacksonville Jaguars 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 2/2, Tackles: 1 UA, 3 A, 4 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR
Jackson has started both games at defensive tackle for the 2-0 Jaguars, who defeated the New England Patriots, 31-20, at home on Sunday. Jackson did not record any stats in the game.
James has started both games for the 2-0 Miami Dolphins this season. In Sunday’s win over the New York Jets, James helped pave the way for 135 yards on the ground and 122 through the air.
Alexander Johnson – LB, Denver Broncos 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 0/0, Tackles: 0 UA, 0 A, 0 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 0 Int., 0 FF, 0 FR
Johnson played in three preseason games for the Denver Broncos, recording a tackle in each outing. He has not seen action in either of the Broncos’ two regular-season games.
Kamara had a modest game by his lofty standards in Sunday’s 21-18 win over Cleveland. The Atlanta native rushed for 46 yards and added another 53 yards receiving but was held out of the endzone.
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 for the Rams. The rookie running back has not seen action in either of Los Angeles’ two regular-season contests.
McCullers recorded his first sack of the season in the Steeler’s 42-37 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.
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 either of the Chiefs two regular-season games so far this year.
Emmanuel Moseley – DB, San Francisco 49ers (Practice Squad) Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1, Tackles: 6 UA, 0 A, 6 Total, Other: 0 Sacks, 1 PD, 1-6 Int-Yds, 0 FF, 0 FR
Moseley played in four games for the 49ers in the preseason, making six solo tackles and one interception. The rookie was signed to San Francisco’s practice squad prior to Week 1 of the regular season.
Palardy had a strong week as the Panthers fell to the Falcons, 31-24, in Atlanta. The third-year pro had four punts, averaging 47.8 yards per boot and dropped two inside the 20. He also had a season-long 53 yard punt in the game.
Cordarrelle Patterson – WR, New England Patriots 2018 Regular Season: Games/Starts: 2/2, Rec-Yds: 4-24, 6.0 Avg., 19 Lg, 0 TD
Rushing Att-Yds: 4-18, 4.5 Avg., 10 Lg
KR-Yds: 2-44, 22.0 Avg., 25 Lg
Patterson hauled in three catches for 18 yards and had one rush for five yards in the Patriots’ 31-20 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday. The South Carolina native also returned one kick for 25 yards.
Stocker got his first start of the season Sunday in a 20-17 win over the Houston Texans. The Kentucky native made two catches for 15 yards in the victory.
James Stone – C, Chicago Bears (Practice Squad) Preseason: Games/Starts: 4/1
Stone made four appearances, including one start, in the preseason for the Oakland Raiders before being signed to the Chicago Bears’ practice squad.
Dylan Scott will hit the road in 2019 for his Nothing to Do Town Tour.
Kicking off on Jan. 17 in New York City, the 17-date tour will make additional stops in Boston, Detroit, Nashville, Atlanta and more. Seth Ennis will serve as the opener.
“This has been such an incredible year for me filled with nonstop touring, and seeing the great response from fans and radio keeps me going,” said Dylan. “I’m thankful to live this dream every single day and am really excited to be back on the road for the Nothing to Do Town Tour. On this run, I’ll get to perform at some really cool venues in all different cities and I’m pumped to bring my buddy Seth Ennis along for the ride.”
Jan. 17 / New York, NY / Gramercy Theatre
Jan. 18 / Boston, MA / Paradise Rock Club
Jan. 19 / Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore Silver Spring
Jan. 24 / Cincinnati, OH / Bogart’s
Jan. 25 / Cleveland, OH / House of Blues
Jan. 26 / Indianapolis, IN / Deluxe at Old National Centre
Jan. 31 / Detroit, MI / Saint Andrew’s Hall
Feb. 1 / Grand Rapids, MI / The Intersection
Feb. 2 / Minneapolis, MN / Varsity Theater
Feb. 7 / Rosemont, IL / Joe’s Live
Feb. 9 / Louisville, KY / Mercury Ballroom
Feb. 14 / Nashville, TN / The Cannery Ballroom
Feb. 15 / Raleigh, NC / The Ritz Theatre
Feb. 16 / Atlanta, GA / Buckhead Theatre
Feb. 21 / Orlando, FL / House of Blues
Feb. 22 / Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues
Feb. 23 / Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football team will open SEC play this week at home, hosting the Florida Gators in Neyland Stadium at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday.
“When I was growing up, it was always the first big SEC game of the year,” head coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “I always loved to watch it – always a lot of passion with both fan bases, a lot of tradition. I’m thankful to have the chance to be a part of it.”
The Volunteers enter the Eastern Division matchup looking to earn their second consecutive victory against the Gators in Neyland after rallying to score 38 straight points en route to a 38-28 win in 2016. Last week against UTEP, UT put together 512 yards of total offense.
“After watching this past week’s game, when you look at it offensively, it’s probably the best game we’ve played this year in terms of putting more plays together,” Pruitt said. “We had the penalties putting us in bad yardage on third downs, but we did put several plays together. As far as average yards per play, it was somewhere in the plus six range which is our best for the season. We’ve got to eliminate the penalties and take care of the football.”
Palmer, Receiving Corp Coming Together
Through just three games in 2018, the Vols’ wide receivers have converted four plays of 50 yards or more, already tying last season’s total.
“We come together as a group, and we push each other a lot in practice,” sophomore wide receiver Josh Palmer said. “So, when we see stuff happen in the game, we’re not really surprised because we know what we can do.”
The Brampton, Ontario native has reeled in two catches this season that have gone for more than 50 yards, including a career-long 53-yard reception against UTEP. Palmer credits his improvement to the offense and offensive coordinator Tyson Helton.
“It could have been anybody in those plays, making those catches,” Palmer said. “When I’m put in those positions, I have to come up with the ball and that’s the thing Coach emphasizes – to make the play when it comes to you. I just try to stay level-headed and focus on what we have to do and what Coach Helton calls.”
Johnson Balancing Civil Engineering, Football
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Ryan Johnson has started seven straight games for the Vols dating back to last year, logging starts at left guard, right guard and center all while balancing a demanding civil engineering academic schedule.
“It’s a little hard not going crazy at times,” Johnson said. “You have to put a lot of things to the side. You have to know what’s important. It’s school and football, so there’s not much time to do much of anything else except for sleep.”
Although a lot of work, Johnson described the balancing act as fun and said he learned from VFL Joshua Dobbs.
“I actually shadowed him a couple classes trying to figure out what I was going to do,” Johnson said. “I thought about doing aerospace and I thought about doing mechanical and I settled on civil. So, he taught me a lot of tricks about how to get it done, time management, stuff like that and it definitely applied when I went down the road and started working on civil.”
The Brentwood, Tenn., native is set to graduate with a degree in civil engineering this December in just two-and-half years.
Tennessee Player Quotes
Senior Defensive Back Micah Abernathy
On being a veteran player preparing for play against Florida:
“I feel like we need to circle every game on our schedule, whether its in-conference or out-of-conference, every game is just as important as the next.”
On the transition between safety and nickelback:
“You just have to know your assignment, really, know that you’re playing different receivers, whether it’s the tight end or just another defense in general. I feel like I’m doing well and am trying to continue to get better every week.”
On how his assignments change between position transitions throughout the game:
“It’s little things like run-pass reads, knowing where your receivers are going to go based off of leverage and splits and things like that.”
On the way last year’s game ended and how it motivates the team for this year:
“Like I said, every game is important. Regardless of last year, this is a new season, new team and that’s what we’re focusing on – the next game.”
Redshirt Sophomore Offensive Lineman Ryan Johnson
On his class schedule:
“It’s a lot of work but it’s fun. It’s interesting and I’m enjoying it.”
On how tough it is to balance both football and civil engineering:
“It’s a little hard not going crazy at times. You have to put a lot of things to the side. You have to know what’s important. It’s school and football, so there’s not much time to do much of anything else except for sleep. So, you have to learn how to cram 50 pounds into a 10-pound sack, but you figure it out.”
On if he learned anything from VFL Joshua Dobbs:
“I definitely did. I actually shadowed him a couple classes trying to figure out what I was going to do. I thought about doing aerospace and I thought about doing mechanical and I settled on civil. So, he taught me a lot of tricks about how to get it done, time management, stuff like that and it definitely applied when I went down the road and started working on civil. It was a great help to have somebody that’s been there, done that, to teach me some of the things that not everybody else in the engineering world can teach you that they haven’t really been there.”
On what the rivalry means to him growing up a Tennessee fan:
“I can remember when I was three years old, this is the rivalry everybody talks about – UT and Florida. This is the game that I’ve always loved to play in. When I was a kid, this is where I wanted to be. I wanted to be a Tennessee football player playing Florida at home. This means everything to me. It’s huge. I know it means a lot to Vol Nation and I’m really excited about this game.”
On Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer talking with the team:
“I think Coach Fulmer has been really encouraging. He’s always been there, been very encouraging. I can’t say he’s been specific on anything, but it’s great to have him here and I’m really excited and proud that he’s here as our athletic director.”
Redshirt Senior Running Back Madre London
On first SEC game:
“It’s just like any other game. You have to put your best foot forward and do what you have to do. You don’t want to be embarrassed on the football field, but it does amp up a lot of things knowing it’s a rivalry game like Michigan/Michigan State. Everything we are doing this week is to beat Florida.”
On first night game:
“Sold out crowd, 100 and something thousand, you can’t ask for anything more. It’s a night game. The atmosphere is going to be crazy, and I can’t wait.”
On readiness for the Florida game:
“We’re ready. The West Virginia game didn’t go well, but it was the first game. We executed well these past two games. The game we lost were mental mistakes we had. We need to fix up the details and execute more and don’t shoot ourselves in the foot.”
On upcoming SEC slate:
“It is more exposure for our football team, and it is a great way to start our dynasty.”
Sophomore Wide Receiver Josh Palmer
On the wide receiver group’s comradery:
“We come together as a group, and we push each other a lot in practice. So, when we see stuff happen in the game, we’re not really surprised because we know what we can do.”
On his confidence:
“My confidence is coming along. From last year to this year, I’m just really improving my skillset and honing my skills in – trying to be the best receiver I can.”
On David Johnson’s coaching and how it has helped him develop:
“He’s a great coach – he’s always pushing us, and he likes to teach us the game inside and out. A couple days ago, we learned what type of defense the defensive line plays, so when the blitz comes we know when we have to release, when we have to run downfield. He’s doing a great job with that.”
On his improvement from last year:
“I credit it to the offense, and Coach Helton putting us in the best positions. It could have been anybody in those plays, making those catches. When I’m put in those positions, I have to come up with the ball and that’s the thing Coach emphasizes – to make the play when it comes to you. I just try to stay level-headed and focus on what we have to do and what Coach Helton calls.”
Jason Aldean will celebrate his annual “Concert for the Cure” at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville on Oct. 3rd.
With all proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee, the night continues Jason’s longstanding partnership with Susan G. Komen. Since 2004, Jason has helped raise more than $3.6 million to benefit Susan G. Komen chapters across the country. Susan G. Komen organizations fund more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit, while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.
This year’s attendees will be treated to an intimate performance by Jason after a three-course meal from the restaurant’s menu.
“I’ve witnessed first-hand how much this horrible disease impacts women and their families,” said Jason. “My fans know how important it is to me to be part of this fight and they’re a big reason we’re able to contribute so much to Komen each year.”
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