Vols Roll in 84-61 Win Over LSU, Tied for 2nd in SEC

Vols Roll in 84-61 Win Over LSU, Tied for 2nd in SEC

Posted on January 31, 2018
Vols G Jordan Bone / Credit: UT Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Four Vols scored in double figures as No. 18 Tennessee pulled away from LSU Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena for its largest SEC margin of victory of the season, 84-61.

James Daniel III (17 points), Grant Williams (16), Jordan Bone (12), and Lamonte Turner (12) led the Vols to their fourth-straight SEC win and their seventh victory in the last eight games to match last season’s win total of 16.

Daniel’s 17 points tied for his most as a Vol, while Bone’s 12 points were his most in seven games. Turner continued his hot streak, scoring in double digits for the third time in the past four games.

Tennessee (16-5, 6-3 SEC) pushed its lead to 13 points early in the second half, but a quick LSU run cut the Vols’ lead to six at 53-47.

But from there, Tennessee started on a 12-2 spurt to extend its lead to 16 and to pull away. The Tigers (12-9, 3-6 SEC) never got closer than 12 points for the rest of the game.

Duop Reath paced the Tigers with 21 points. Tremont Waters, who entered the game averaging 15.2 points per game, finished with just seven.

The game marked the sixth in a row in which the Vols held their opponent to fewer than 65 points.

Tennessee took a 42-31 lead into halftime behind 10 points from Williams, who reached double digits in the opening frame despite playing only nine minutes.

Reath kept LSU within striking distance with 11 first-half points.

The Vols shot 51 percent in the first half, and their 42 first-half points were their most in the opening period since scoring 46 against Mercer on Nov. 29.

UP NEXT: The Vols remain at home for a game against Ole Miss Saturday that tips at 6 p.m. ET and will air on SEC Network. Tennessee then prepares for one of its toughest stretches of the season, with roads games against Kentucky (Feb. 6) and Alabama (Feb. 10) next week.

HIGH-SCORING FIRST HALVES: For the sixth time this season, the Vols eclipsed the 40-point margin during the first half of a game with their 42 points against the Tigers. It was the first time UT has accomplished the feat since the matchup against Mercer (Nov. 29).

ALEXANDER PROTECTING THE PAINT: After his three-block performance Wednesday night, forward Kyle Alexander has recorded multiple blocks in five of the last six games. Alexander, who entered the contest as the SEC’s eighth-leading rim protector on the season (1.8 bpg), has led the Volunteers in blocks 15 times this season and has recorded multiple rejections in 11 games.

DEFENSE WINS BALL GAMES: Tennessee, ranked 11th in in the country in defensive efficiency according to KenPom.com, has held its opponents to fewer than 65 points in each of the last six games.

-UT Athletics

 

Pat Green Tribute Album Includes Songs By Aaron Watson, Randy Rogers, Jack Ingram, Josh Abbott & More

Pat Green Tribute Album Includes Songs By Aaron Watson, Randy Rogers, Jack Ingram, Josh Abbott & More

Posted on January 31, 2018

Texas troubadour Pat Green will get a special present on his upcoming 46th birthday on April 5 with the release of a tribute album.

Dancehall Dreamin’: A Tribute to Pat Green will feature many of Pat’s most beloved songs—including “Wave on Wave” and “Three Days”—performed by a who’s who of Texas singer/songwriters, including Aaron Watson, Randy Rogers Band, Jack Ingram, Josh Abbott Band, William Clark Green, Kevin Fowler, Cory Morrow and more.

“I’ve seen a million miles of highway go by the windshield in my bus,” says Pat. “I’ve gotten to entertain millions of people throughout my life. I didn’t see this coming at all. I didn’t know that my friends would all get together and record my songs, but I feel nothing but gratitude towards all of them. Not just the singers and the songwriters that came out and sang, but the musicians—the drummers, the guitar players, the violin players, the piano players, the bass players. Thank you so much to all of you guys for participating in something that means so much to me. I’ve been a musician forever, but I didn’t see this one coming. Thank you.”

Dancehall Dreamin’: A Tribute to Pat Green

  1. “Wrapped” – William Clark Green
  2. “Three Days” – Randy Rogers Band featuring Radney Foster
  3. “Nightmare” – John Baumann
  4. “Wave On Wave” – Jack Ingram
  5. “Take Me Out to a Dancehall” – Josh Abbott Band
  6. “Crazy” – Aaron Watson
  7. “Washington Avenue” – Walt Wilkins
  8. “Adios Days” – Cory Morrow
  9. “Dancehall Dreamer” – Drew Holcomb
  10. “Southbound 35” – Kevin Fowler
  11. “Wrapped”: Story Behind the Song
  12. “Three Days”: Story Behind the Song
  13. “Nightmare”: Story Behind the Song
  14. “Wave On Wave”: Story Behind the Song
  15. “Take Me Out to a Dancehall”: Story Behind the Song
  16. “Crazy”: Story Behind the Song
  17. “Washington Avenue”: Story Behind the Song
  18. “Adios Days”: Story Behind the Song
  19. “Dancehall Dreamer”: Story Behind the Song
  20. “Southbound 35”: Story Behind the Song

Album art by Shauna Dodds at Backstage Design Studio, LL

Carrie Underwood’s Husband Mike Fisher to End Retirement and Return to the NHL’s Nashville Predators

Carrie Underwood’s Husband Mike Fisher to End Retirement and Return to the NHL’s Nashville Predators

Posted on January 31, 2018

Mike Fisher will end his retirement and return to the NHL’s Nashville Predators.

After leading the Predators to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals in 2017, Mike announced his retirement in August. Mike, who was the Preds team captain for two seasons, has spent 17 years in the NHL. Mike will not replace new Preds team captain Roman Josi.

“It always kind of bugged me when guys came out of retirement,” said Mike at a press conference to announce his return. “I didn’t really think it was a possibility. I just thought about the opportunity. How good this team is. About the run last year, and what could be. I got a blessing from family and my wife.

“Carrie asked me every few days if I was going to do it. She wanted me to do it. And she’s usually right.”

photo by AFF-USA.com

Watch Chris Stapleton Perform “Drunkard’s Prayer” on “The Late Show”

Watch Chris Stapleton Perform “Drunkard’s Prayer” on “The Late Show”

Posted on January 31, 2018

Fresh off of winning three Grammy awards on Jan. 28, Chris Stapleton stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform “Drunkard’s Prayer” as part of a special live episode.

“Drunkard’s Prayer,” which was co-penned by Chris and Jameson Clark, is from Chris’ latest album, From A Room: Vol. 2, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in December 2017.

Chris will hit the road this summer for his 2018 All-American Road Show Tour. The 36-date tour kicks off on June 16 in Brandon, Miss., and makes stops in Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and more. Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb will serve as support on the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the Stapleton Fan Club will begin on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time. The public can begin buying tickets on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. local time.

Watch Chris perform “Drunkard’s Prayer” on The Late Show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9StYOIBLanM

photo by Jason Simanek

Carrie Underwood Says Her Parents and Husband Are Her “Champions”

Carrie Underwood Says Her Parents and Husband Are Her “Champions”

Posted on January 31, 2018

Before the Super Bowl kicks off on Feb. 4, Carrie Underwood will open NBC’s broadcast with the premiere of her new video for “The Champion,” a tune she co-wrote with Brett James, Chris DeStefano and Ludacris, whose vocals are also featured on the song.

“When we were writing ‘The Champion,’ our main focus was to celebrate athletes at the top of their game, but we also wanted the song to resonate with people in their everyday lives,” says Carrie. “We hope the lyrics will inspire people to push themselves beyond their limits to conquer anything they are trying to accomplish or overcome. There’s a champion in every single one of us!”

The video for the anthemic tune was filmed last year and features Super Bowl moments with cameos from some of the NFL’s greats. For Carrie, her road to a championship-caliber career started as a little girl in Checotah, Okla., with her parents, Carole and Stephen Underwood, and extends to her husband, former NHL All-Star, Mike Fisher.

“I think I have many champions in my life,” says Carrie. “I’m lucky that way. I think it started with my parents, they just worked really hard and did everything they could to provide for us and make our lives better and give us every opportunity that they could. In a different sense, you know my husband, on and off the ice, he’s definitely a champion of mine. I see the dedication that he put into his work playing hockey. I admire him so much for that. To see how much he put into, and the love, that he put into his God-given ability was just very inspiring.”

Super Bowl 52 will kick off on Feb. 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Watch the lyric video for “The Champion” below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Htu3va7yDMg

photo by AFF-USA.com

Watch Miranda Lambert & Maren Morris Team Up for “No Scubs” Glam Jam

Watch Miranda Lambert & Maren Morris Team Up for “No Scubs” Glam Jam

Posted on January 31, 2018

Miranda Lambert enlisted the help of Maren Morris for her latest Glam Jam—a pre-show performance posted on Instagram that includes Miranda’s hair stylists and makeup artists singing/lip syncing a popular tune.

The new installment features Miranda, Maren and the gang tackling TLC’s 1999 hit, “No Scrubs.”

Maren and Miranda were among the stars honoring Elton John in a special post-Grammy Awards tribute concert in NYC that was recorded on Jan. 30 and will air on CBS later in the year.

Watch Miranda, Maren and the Glam Jammers sing “No Scrubs” below.

 

 

photo by Jason Simanek

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