Watch Lindsay Ell Perform “Criminal” With Kristian Bush at Rooftop Concert

Watch Lindsay Ell Perform “Criminal” With Kristian Bush at Rooftop Concert

Posted on August 22, 2018

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its fifth of six Rooftop on the Row concerts on Aug. 21 in Nashville.

Abby Anderson kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building, before Lindsay Ell headlined the event with special guest Kristian Bush of Sugarland.

Lindsay treated the concertgoers to a number of tunes from her 2017 album, The Project, which was produced by Kristian, including Top 20 single, “Criminal.” Check out Lindsay’s performance of “Criminal” below.

The BMI Rooftop on the Row concert series was created in partnership with George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, as well as sponsors Nash FM 103.3, 95.5 Nash Icon, Yeti Coolers, Texas Roadhouse, Sam Adams, First Tennessee, Royalty Exchange and Topo Chico.

Listen to Nash FM for your chance to win free tickets to the next Rooftop show on Sept. 11.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Jimmy’s blog: Rumph says key to recruiting is trust

Jimmy’s blog: Rumph says key to recruiting is trust

Posted on August 22, 2018

By Jimmy Hyams

Chris Rumph has coached at Florida, Texas, Alabama, Clemson, Memphis and South Carolina State.

The recruiting pitch at those schools might have some subtle differences for Tennessee’s first-year co-defensive coordinator.

Btu there is one common denominator: Trust.

“Before someone can believe in the shirt that you’re wearing,’’ Rumph said recently, “they have to believe the man. So throughout the years, speaking for myself and some of the other guys (on UT’s staff) we have a great reputation as a man first.

“It doesn’t really matter what shirt you put on. It just enhances the product and the mindset.’’

Rumph added: ‘’I’ve known high school coaches for years. If we’ve gotten a kid from them, we’ve taken care of them.’’

One player who speaks glowingly of Rumph is Florida star defensive end CeCe Jefferson, who said Tennessee got a great coach and a great man in Rumph.

Asked about Jefferson’s comments, Rumph said: “I try to be genuine. I try to be who I am, I’m Chris Rumph, country boy from Saint Mathis, S.C.

“God has tremendously blessed me and I appreciate that and I honor Him every day. So I just try to treat people the way I want to be treated.

“I’ve seen all different types of coaching styles. Seen styles that worked, seen styles that didn’t work. I’ve seen guys that yell and I’ve seen guys that don’t yell. Just learn from all that stuff and put it in a stewpot and pour it on me and it’s me.’’

Tennessee’s staff includes eight coaches who coached in high school. It also includes a Heisman Trophy winner, a first-round draft pick, a two-time All-American who won the Outland and Lombardi trophies and a two-time All-SEC offensive lineman, 

To have coaches who played at a high level helps in recruiting and coaching.

“We’ve been there, guys,’’ Rumph said he can tell players. “This isn’t something you read in a book or heard about. We actually experience this ourselves.

“It’s a powerful staff. Sometimes I look around the room and say, `Whoa, that’s Tracy Rocker over there, that’s Charles Kelly, that’s (Kevin) Sherrer.’ It’s really impressive.

“The best thing about it is, we don’t have any egos. We go in the meeting room and this guy can bring up an idea and I can say, `No, I don’t really need that.’ It’s no egos. Everybody is on the same plan.

“It’s amazing some of the guys we have on our staff with the background and track record. Some of the things they’ve done and to be so humble. It’s a blessing because some guys could be in there saying, `I created all this.’ It’s a humbling group of dudes, great guys, great men.’’

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Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance

Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance

Posted on August 22, 2018

“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21.

TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath.

Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree breach of peace when the flight landed.

The singer posted the $1,000 bond. Gretchen is scheduled to be arraigned in Enfield Superior Court in September.

Gretchen rose to fame in 2004 after her single, “Redneck Woman,” hit No. 1 on the country chart. She picked up a Grammy that year for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

photo by Jason Simanek

Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry

Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry

Posted on August 22, 2018

More than six years after making his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 2, 2012, Dustin Lynch was invited to join the esteemed organization during last night’s (Aug. 21) Opry showcase.

Dustin received the surprise invite from Trace Adkins, who was celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Opry member.

“Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is at the top of my list of achievements in my career and always will be,” said Trace. “We want people to be members of the Grand Ole Opry that will have a respect for this institution that it deserves, that it has earned for 92 years. We think that Dustin Lynch is going to carry on in that proud tradition.”

“I can’t even talk cause I’m gonna start crying,” a stunned Dustin told the crowd. “I’ve got my family here tonight and a lot of my team members—a lot of guys and girls that are responsible for getting me on this stage for the very first time, getting my music played at country radio and all over the world now, and I wanna say we would not be here if it wasn’t for you. Thank you guys so much. A lot of things have happened over the past six years, but it started with that last song we just played. ‘Cowboys and Angels’ was the very first song I got to play on the Grand Ole Opry—March 2, 2012—I’ll never forget that day. I wanna say Mom and Dad, thank you so much. I’m glad you came tonight. We have so much to celebrate. I’m gonna attempt to sing a song with a frog in my throat and tears in my eyes.”

Dustin will be officially inducted into the Opry family on Sept. 18.

Congrats to Dustin.

Photo courtesy of Chris Hollo & Rachael Black/Grand Ole Opry

Watch Brothers Osborne’s Twisting New “Shoot Me Straight” Video

Watch Brothers Osborne’s Twisting New “Shoot Me Straight” Video

Posted on August 21, 2018

Following the released of their award-winning video for “It Ain’t My Fault,” John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne are back with more hijinks in their new clip for “Shoot Me Straight.”

Once again utilizing the directorial skills of Wes Edwards and Ryan Silver, the mockumentary-styled video for “Shoot Me Straight” features the Brothers rejecting a number of pitches, before the co-directors take matters into their own hands with a blow gun and some chloroform.

“This idea genuinely spawned out of us not being able to come to agreement on what we wanted the video to be about,” says TJ. “After weeks of back-and-forth emails, conference calls and treatment pitches, we came to the conclusion that we needed to make a video about, well, not making a video.”

“It turned out to be so damn fun,” adds John.

“Shoot Me Straight,” which was penned by John, TJ and Lee Thomas Miller, is the lead single from Brothers Osborne’s 2018 album, Port Saint Joe.

The Brothers are currently on the road as part of Dierks Bentley’s Mountain High Tour, and it just so happens that Dierks makes a cameo in the new video.

Watch “Shoot Me Straight” below.

photo by Jason Simanek

Listen to Keith Urban’s Feel-Good New Single, “Never Comin’ Down”

Listen to Keith Urban’s Feel-Good New Single, “Never Comin’ Down”

Posted on August 21, 2018

After topping the Mediabase chart with “Coming Home” earlier this month, Keith Urban is “Never Comin’ Down.”

Keith shipped “Never Comin’ Down” to country radio as his new single, which is featured on his 2018 album, Graffiti U.

The tune, which was penned by Keith, Josh Kerr, James Abrahart and Shy Carter, is the third single from Graffiti U, following “Female” and the aforementioned “Coming Home.”

Listen to “Never Comin’ Down” below.

“Never Comin’ Down”

I can feel it comin on now
As the music plays
Takin’ shots with the night owls
As the world just fades away
Got a paycheck in my pocket
‘Bout to get it all gone
Light it up like a rocket
We’re goin’ all night long
Everybody sing

I love it when you…

Chorus:
When the sun goes down, stars come out
It’s a…. Can you feel it?
When I take you by the hand, dancin’
And we pass it around, ‘round, ‘round
We’re so high, we could paint the sky
Tear the top right off the ceilin’
And I swear we’re never ever comin down
Never comin down
Tell me now, can you feel it?
Never ever, never comin down

Well the band’s on fire
And the beer is ice cold
We’re goin’ down to the wire
Then we’ll all go rollin’ home
And maybe we’ll keep it goin’
‘Til we see that sun comin up
But right here, right now
I wanna see you move
And hear you sing it out loud

Repeat Chorus

Tell me now can you feel it?
Never comin down

When the sun goes down, stars come out
It’s a…can you feel it?
When I take you by the hand, dancin’
And we pass it around, ‘round, ‘round
We’re so high, we could paint the sky
With the love right now we’re feelin’
And I swear we’re never ever comin down
Never comin down
Tell me now, can you feel it?
Never comin down
Tell me now, can you feel it?
Never comin down

Jason Aldean Scores 21st No. 1 Single as “Drowns the Whiskey” Tops Billboard Country Chart

Jason Aldean Scores 21st No. 1 Single as “Drowns the Whiskey” Tops Billboard Country Chart

Posted on August 21, 2018

Jason Aldean is in familiar territory once again as “Drowns the Whiskey,” which features vocals by Miranda Lambert, ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Written by Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton and Josh Thompson, “Drowns the Whiskey” is the 21st No. 1 single of Jason’s career—his 19th on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The tune is the second single released from Jason’s 2018 album, Rearview Town, which also spawned the No. 1 hit, “You Make It Easy.”

“The way fans and radio have responded to this record has been really cool for me,” said Jason. “‘Whiskey’ has always been a favorite of mine, but when Miranda came in and knocked out her parts in only a couple takes, I knew it was special.”

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

“Vol Calls” Debuts Wednesday Night

“Vol Calls” Debuts Wednesday Night

Posted on August 21, 2018
Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — “Vol Calls,” the official statewide call-in radio show for University of Tennessee athletics kicks off its 2018-19 season Wednesday on location from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee.

Bob Kesling, the voice of the Tennessee Volunteers and UT’s director of broadcasting, serves as the show’s host and is joined by Vol Network veteran Brent Hubbs to answer questions and provide insight into University of Tennessee sports. Weather permitting, the show will originate outside each week during the fall on Calhoun’s large patio deck overlooking the Tennessee River and Neyland Stadium.

Calhoun’s On the River returns as the home of “Vol Calls” for the seventh straight season. Famous for its award-winning ribs, BBQ and other delicious Southern dishes, Calhoun’s is one of Tennessee’s most popular restaurant destinations. The restaurant will give away special prizes each week during football season through its Facebook and Twitter (@calhouns) pages including “Best Seats in the House” for the show, game tickets, hospitality passes and a collection of special signature sauces.

Celebrating 31 years, “Vol Calls” is the exclusive radio program and event where Tennessee fans can call in and talk with the head coaches of the Tennessee Vols and Lady Vols. Fans can place a “Vol Call” anywhere in the United States by dialing 1-800-688-8657. Patrons at Calhoun’s On the River may ask a question in person, and fans may also Tweet questions to @VolNetwork_IMG, #AskVolNetwork. The program can be heard on 50-plus radio stations across the state of Tennessee on the Vol Radio Network and all over the world through UTsports.com and the UT GameDay App.

 

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All-American Paul Naumoff Dies at 73

All-American Paul Naumoff Dies at 73

Posted on August 21, 2018
Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Paul Naumoff, co-captain and All-American on the 1966 Tennessee Volunteers football team, died on Friday at the age of 73.

Naumoff, a Columbus, Ohio, native led the Vols to an 8-3 mark and a win over Syracuse in the 1966 Gator Bowl by starring at linebacker for head coach Doug Dickey.

He entered the 1966 season slated to lead UT as a defensive end, where he started in 1965, but he volunteered to change positions after linebacker Tom Fisher’s sudden death earlier in the year.

Naumoff also started at wide receiver for the Vols in 1964.

An All-SEC First Team selection and the co-captain of his team in addition to his consensus All-America honors, Naumoff is perhaps best remembered for tackling Syracuse’s Larry Csonka in the 1966 Gator Bowl to keep the star from scoring and preserving an 18-12 victory for the Vols.

In 1965, he helped the Vols go 8-1-2 and finish No. 7 in the nation, closing the season with a win over Tulsa in the Bluebonnet Bowl.

Following his collegiate career, Naumoff was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the No. 60 overall pick in the third round of the 1967 NFL Draft. He went on to play for 12 years for the Lions, earning a Pro Bowl invitation in 1970 and playing in 142 consecutive games at one point.

He was selected to the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame in 1997 and inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Tennessee and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Melva Naumoff, a son and two daughters.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, in the sanctuary of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the Naumoff family.

Tom Mattingly, freelance contributor to the Knoxville News Sentinel, contributed to this story.  

 

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