Tennessee coach Butch Jones talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video – Dormady and Jumper: Colton “I think they’re not as good as we made them out to be”
Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper and quarterback Quinten Dormady talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video – Kendrick and Vickers: Kendal “This week’s going to show a lot about everybody’s character”
Tennessee defensive tackle Kendal Vickers and offensive tackle Brett Kendrick talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Video: Micah Abernathy on the goal from here “Win every game”
Tennessee safety Micah Abernathy talked to the media after the Vols loss to Georgia 41-0
Country Rising: Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba, Jason Aldean, Sam Hunt & More to Perform at Nashville Hurricane Benefit
Some of country music’s biggest stars—including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait and Carrie Underwood—will be taking part in a benefit concert to support those affected by the recent hurricanes.
The star-studded lineup will perform on Nov. 12 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as part of the Country Rising benefit.
Country Rising will benefit the Country Rising Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which was established to support charitable initiatives to help victims of the September 2017 hurricanes.
Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale on Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. CT.
Additional artists and more details will be announced soon.
Luke Bryan Will Be a Judge on Upcoming Season of “American Idol”
Luke Bryan announced today (Sept. 29) that he will join Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as judges on the new season of American Idol on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will return to host the series.
“I’m excited at the chance to help some deserving artists reach their dreams,” said Luke. “To be in a position in my career to help facilitate this along with the other judges is just a complete honor. It’s gonna be a blast.”
Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan will make their first appearance together on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Watch Luke make his Idol announcement via Instagram.
After American Idol ended its 15-season run on Fox in April 2016, the series was given a reincarnation by ABC for the 2017–2018 season.
Watch Cole Swindell Perform New Single, “Stay Downtown,” on “Ellen”
Cole Swindell performed his new single, “Stay Downtown,” during his debut on Ellen yesterday (Sept. 28).
The new tune is Cole’s fourth single from his 2016 album, You Should Be Here,” which has already spawned three No. 1 hits, including the title track, “Middle of a Memory” and “Flatliner.”
“Stay Downtown,” which was penned by Matt Dragstrem and Cole Taylor, is currently No. 44 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after four weeks.
Watch Cole’s performance below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKltUWjHvnA
photo by Jason Simanek
Scotty McCreery Opens Up About Proposing to Gabi Dugal: “I Was Nervous” & “That Was Some Scary Stuff”
Scotty McCreery and his longtime girlfriend, Gabi Dugal, got engaged on Sept. 26.
Scotty popped the question during a hike in the mountains of North Carolina near Grandfather Mountain. When the couple summited the mountain, Scotty got down on one knee, presented a ring he had helped design specifically for her, and asked Gabi to be his wife.
Scotty called in to morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck today (Sept. 29) to talk about his exciting proposal.
“I was nervous as crap, that was some scary stuff,” said Scotty with a laugh. “We have our little spot up in the mountains, and we go hike there a few times a year . . . and it’s not a long hike . . . it’s a 20-minute hike. The way she tells it, I got us up there in about five to 10 minutes because I was just hustling, ready to get up there. She was like, ‘Can I just get some water? I can’t breathe.’ And I was like, ‘Wait until we get up there, we’re all right.’ I was probably acting a little antsy. But once I got it all over with, it was great. We’re were on a mountain . . . and there was no place to kneel and I was like, ‘Aw, boy.’ But luckily she said yes.”
The couple met in kindergarten in Garner, N.C., and grew up together in the close-knit community. They began dating almost six years ago during their senior year at Garner High School. Gabi has appeared in several of Scotty’s music videos, including “The Trouble with Girls,” “Feelin’ It” and “Five More Minutes.”
“I did not have a speech or anything [prepared],” said Scotty. “I had the whole day planned, and the whole day went exactly as planned, but as far as what I said, I don’t exactly know what the heck I said. But I guess it wasn’t too bad.
“She had an idea it was gonna happen in that spot, so I think she was on high alert. But she was surprised her family showed up. Her sister lives in Oklahoma and is pregnant, so she didn’t think she’d get to see her until January of next year. We got the chance to fly her down and that really put the day over the top for Gabi.”
Gabi is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and currently works as a pediatric cardiac nurse at Duke University Hospital.
Congrats to the happy couple.
Nashville Native Mitchell Tenpenny Talks About Developing His Unique Sound, Finding Songwriting Success & Releasing His New EP, “Linden Ave”
Jim Casey talks with Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny about growing up in Music City, how he got started in the music business, finding success as a songwriter on Granger Smith’s Top 10 single, “If the Boot Fits,” the mix of styles on his new EP, Linden Ave, and more.
Show Participants
- Mitchell Tenpenny
- Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial
Show Notes & Links
https://youtu.be/UPRAPIZpG_8
The Writers Room, Ep. 117, 19 minutes
photo by Jason Simanek
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Rodney Crowell & More Earn Songwriting Awards
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Rodney Crowell and Bob DiPiero will be receiving individual honors for their songwriting prowess in November.
Keith will receive the BMI Champion Award on Nov. 7 at the 65th BMI Country Awards for his work in “supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers, as well as his tireless commitment to numerous music education programs.”
Kelsea will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award on Nov. 6 at the 55th ASCAP Country Music Awards. The Vanguard Award “recognizes the impact of outstanding ASCAP members on musical genres that are shaping the future of American music.” Past winners include Chris Stapleton, Walk the Moon, The Civil Wars and more.
Rodney will receive the ASCAP Founders Award on Nov. 6 at the 55th ASCAP Country Music Awards. The Founders Award is one of ASCAP’s highest honors and is presented to “songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators.” Previous recipients include Ricky Skaggs, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, Garth Brooks and more.
Bob, who has penned more than 1,000 songs recorded by country artists, will receive the BMI Icon Award on Nov. 7 at the 65th BMI Country Awards for his “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers over the past 38 years.” Previous recipients included Mac Davis, Vince Gill, Hank Williams, Jr., Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson, Kris Kristofferson and more.
Congrats to all of the award winners.
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