Following “Star of the Show” and “Craving You,” “Unforgettable” has become Thomas Rhett’s third No. 1 single of 2017, as it ascended to the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week
The tune marched to No. 1 after just 14 weeks on the charts, making it TR’s fastest rising single. It also marks TR’s ninth career No. 1 single.
“This is a really cool way to kick off CMA week,” said Thomas Rhett. “It’s always a good week because everyone is in town, we all get to see each other, hangout backstage at the show, but to also find out ‘Unforgettable’ is No. one is awesome.”
Thomas Rhett, who is nominated for three CMA Awards, recently announced his headlining Life Changes Tour, which will kick off in 2018.
On Nov. 2, Brett shared a two-and-a-half-minute clip that showcased behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot—and featured some gushing compliments from Brett regarding his co-star.
“This is Sadie Roberston right here and she’s amazing—incredible at what she does,” says Brett. “Go check out everything she does and what she stands for. She’s awesome and she’s just a lot of fun to be around. I think you’re going to see it in the video. She’s awesome.”
The new tune is featured on Brett’s 2017 self-titled album and was co-penned by Brett and Matt Rogers. Currently the song is No. 30 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 10 weeks.
Kenny Chesney scored his eighth No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums chart with his new release, Live in No Shoes Nation.
The 30-song live album sold 219,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music. The album’s debut also marks Kenny’s 15th No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
The live album includes songs curated from the last 10 years of Kenny’s shows, and features A-list guest artists such as Eric Church, Taylor Swift, Grace Potter, Zac Brown Band, Dave Matthews and more.
“So much has happened over the last 10 years,” Kenny said. “But the one thing that remained consistent, that’s been there no matter what are the people of No Shoes Nation. They’ve always been why I do what I do, but listening to all these shows, I realized they’re the heartbeat to everything me and my road family do. The more I heard those voices singing, the energy and the power, the more I wanted everyone who’s ever come to our shows to hear it, too.”
Kenny’s eight No. 1s on the Billboard 200 are good for second place all-time among country acts, following Garth Brooks’ nine No. 1s on the chart.
Kenny Chesney: Live in No Shoes Nation
“Flora–Bama”
“Summertime”
“Big Star” (with Taylor Swift)
“Boston”
“When I See This Bar” (with Eric Church)
“No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems”
“Anything But Mine”
“Down the Road” (with Mac McAnally)
“Guitars and Tiki Bars”
“Hemingway’s Whiskey”
“Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” (with Zac Brown Band)
Chris Young, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne (John and TJ) and more hit the water at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn., (about 20 miles north of Nashville) on Nov. 4 to take part in the Cast for a Cure to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation.
The country music anglers got a few tips from professional fisherman Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin, while hobbyists and kids competed in individual fishing tournaments.
All proceeds from the event benefited the T.J. Martell Foundation’s mission to fund innovative cancer research.
Check out some pics from the event, courtesy of Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com.
Clay Walker and wife Jessica welcomed a baby boy—Ezra Stephen Walker—to their family.
Clay posted the news on Instagram with a pic of the new addition and the caption: “Our newest angel!! Ezra Stephen Walker has arrived! He and Mama are healthy and home:) Blessed…thank you for your prayers always🙏🏼”
Miranda Lambert made her third appearance on Austin City Limits in an episode that aired on Nov. 3. The Texas songbird treated fans in attendance and viewers at home to a 13-song set, including “Kerosene,” “Vice,” “We Should Be Friends” and more.
The highlight of the show was Miranda’s stripped-down solo performance of “Tin Man,” which is nominated for Song of the Year at the CMA Awards. Before beginning the acoustic rendition, Miranda credited her co-writers on the song—Jack Ingram and Jon Randall—with helping her create something special.
“I wrote this song with two of my best friends that are from Texas as well, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall,” said Miranda. “I think we all needed to write this song. At the time that we wrote it, we all sort of took equal parts in each other’s pain and put it down on paper and on a record, so I recorded it but I wanted to do it by myself [tonight] because I feel like that’s where it starts—with a song and a guitar and a person and a girl and some emotions, so I’m going to leave it there tonight.”
CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee capped off its preseason with a thrilling, 71-67 victory over Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.
Clemson used a 15-4 run in the final minutes of the game to pull within two, but a basket by Admiral Schofield—who fielded a perfect outlet pass from a poised James Daniel III, who was surrounded by multiple defenders after receiving the in-bounds pass—with five seconds left sealed the game for the Volunteers.
Grant Williams led UT with 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting to go along with seven rebounds. Lamonte Turner turned in an impressive all-around performance with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals. Junior forward Kyle Alexander pitched in with eight points, six rebounds, one block and a steal.
Marcquise Reed fueled Clemson’s offense with 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field, including 16 points in the second half.
Tennessee’s defense was locked in early on, holding the Tigers without a field goal until 11:49 remaining in the first half. During that stretch, UT jumped out to a 14-2 lead. Clemson would fight back, though, holding the Vols to six minutes without a basket during one stretch.
Tied at 23-23, sophomore point guard Jordan Bone stole the ball and sped the length of the court to snap the drought with a transition dunk.
Williams fueled Tennessee’s offense in the opening half, dropping 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 shooting from the field.
The Vols held a 28-25 advantage going into intermission.
Tennessee shot .426 as a team, including a .375 clip from 3-point range (9-for-24). The Vols recorded 15 assists on 26 made field goals and out-rebounded the Tigers 41-36.
WITH THE WIN: Tennessee earned its first exhibition victory against an ACC team in school history and extended its winning streak in preseason play to 14 games.
HURRICANE RELIEF: The NCAA approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host Sunday’s charity exhibition game, with net proceeds going toward the Salvation Army’s hurricane relief efforts in Texas and Florida.
UP NEXT: Tennessee opens the regular season Friday, Nov. 10, at home against Presbyterian at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed online and viewable worldwide through SEC Network+ (WatchESPN).
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the defense forcing two third-quarter turnovers and the offense converting those opportunities into 14 points, Tennessee broke open a tight game and surged past Southern Miss, 24-10, Saturday night in the annual Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium.
With an announced crowd of 95,551 on hand, UT improved to 4-5 on the season, thanks to a pair of rushing touchdowns from junior tailback John Kelly and another from redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. With their second-straight loss, the Golden Eagles fell to 5-4 this season.
Tennessee got off to a fast start, as senior Evan Berry‘s 46-yard return of the opening kickoff set the Vols’ offense up at the Southern Miss 49. Nine plays later, Guarantano capped the drive with a three-yard burst into the end zone. Senior placekicker Aaron Medley added the PAT to provide the Big Orange with a 7-0 advantage with 4:01 gone in the first quarter.
The Golden Eagles got on the scoreboard with 8:16 remaining in the second period. Kicker Parker Shaunfield cut UT’s lead to 7-3, drilling a 27-yard field goal to put the finishing touches on a 10-play, 77-yard drive.
The Vols pushed the advantage back to seven points, 10-3, with 2:42 left before the half with two quarterbacks engineering the scoring march. True freshman Will McBride entered the game for three snaps in the middle of the 12-play, 68-yard drive before Medley came on to close it out with a 38-yard field goal.
Tennessee’s defense, which had been holding Southern Miss at bay all night, came up with two huge plays in the third frame to provide the offense outstanding field position. With McBride on at quarterback in place of the injured Guarantano, Tennessee’s offense cashed in both times.
First, senior cornerback Emmanuel Moseley stepped in front of an errant Southern Miss pass, returning it 19 yards to the USM 20. Kelly, who finished the night with 79 yards on 20 carries, wasted no time making the Golden Eagles pay, rumbling 20 yards for a touchdown. Medley added the extra point for the Big Orange to make it 17-3 with 5:15 to go in the third.
On Southern Miss’ next series, UT’s Darrell Taylor came calling with one of his two, and the Vols’ four, sacks (Kyle Phillips also had two) on the evening. The junior defensive end sacked USM’s Howard and forced a fumble that redshirt junior nickel Rashaan Gaulden (team-leading nine tackles) recovered.
Tennessee initially turned that takeaway into a 30-yard Medley field goal, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by USM presented UT a first down and an opportunity for six points rather than three. The Vols took full advantage, with Kelly punching the ball in from three yards out and Medley adding the PAT to extend the lead to 24-3 with 3:17 left in the third stanza.
The Golden Eagles had one last counter in them, however, going 90 yards in 10 plays midway through the fourth period. Redshirt junior quarterback Kwadra Griggs hit pay dirt from a yard out, and Shaunfield added the extra point to draw USM within 14 points, 24-10, with 6:45 left in the contest. The Vol defense stiffened from that point on to close out the win.
The Vols return to action next Saturday night in Columbia, Mo., as they face the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field in Memorial Stadium. The game is slated for a 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 ET) kickoff on the SEC Network.
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