In support of his new album, Never Gets Old, which dropped on July 28, Joe Nichols headlined Fox & Friends‘ All-American Summer Concert Series in NYC this morning (Aug. 25).
The Arkansas native performed six songs from his catalogue of hits, including his current single, “Never Gets Old,” which you can watch below.
Check out the clip, and be sure to catch Joe on his Never Gets Old Tour this summer and fall.
Innovative online music series Skyville Live paid tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis last night (Aug. 24) with performances from George Strait, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Payne.
The ivory-tickling Jerry Lee, whose career spans more than 60 years, is responsible for classic tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and more. The 81-year-old Jerry Lee watched the hour-long show from the front row before sitting down at the piano and leading the all-star cast in a rockin’ rendition of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” to close the evening.
Highlights of the show—and there were many—included:
Great Balls of Fire…@GeorgeStrait is kicking off the Jerry Lee Lewis tribute at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/eoK023Pozy
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
Drinkin’ Wine Spo Dee O Dee with @TobyKeithMusic at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/FTYOps2V1n
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
Now @leeannwomack is tugging the heartstrings by singing Jerry Lee Lewis’ “She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye” at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/6PpQZ4Kxwd
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
After 81 years, Kris Kristofferson is still kicking ass and taking names. Watch him sing Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Mean Old Man” at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/mpUbDE1zD3
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
Gospel time as @ChrisStapleton & @mccrarysisters sing “Where He Leads Me(I Can Hear My Savior Calling)” at Jerry Lee’s @skyvillelive tribute pic.twitter.com/lEawU6gWqe
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
There’s a whole lotta shakin goin’ on with Jerry Lee, Kris Kristofferson, @GeorgeStrait, @TobyKeithMusic, @ChrisStapleton, @leeannwomack pic.twitter.com/iyVd83qXxQ
— Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
photo by Jayme Casey
The Grand Ole Opry’s brand-new digital series—Opry Icons—gives fans an in-depth look into the lives and times of iconic Opry members who have helped sustain the Nashville institution for 90-plus years.
The new series includes performance highlights and intimate backstage interviews with legendary country singers and their friends—and no one has more friends than Vince Gill, who is featured in the debut episode of Opry Icons, which is premiering right here on Nash Country Daily.
This week’s episode features a detailed dive into Vince’s career as a singer, musician and Opry member, which he has been since 1991.
“I’ll never forget the first call I got to come be on the Opry,” says Vince in the video. “I got a call from [general manager] Hal Durham, and he said, ‘We’d like to extend an invitation to come be a guest at the Grand Ole Opry.’ I said, ‘Well, yes sir, I’d be glad to come, you just tell me when.’ He said, ‘We were hoping this Saturday night.’ And I said, ‘This one coming up? As much as I’d like to, I’m already booked at the Grassland Elementary School to play “You Are My Sunshine” with my daughter, and I’m going to respectfully decline.’ So I think that spoke to them, and they knew I was a principled guy about family and how important my kid was and they were kind enough to invite me another time, and I got to come and I sang ‘When I Call Your Name.’”
Check out the new video below that features interviews with Marty Stuart, Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Ashley Monroe, Jenny Gill and Amy Grant sharing their sentiments regarding Vince’s artistry.
“I know the Opry needs me, but I don’t think they know how much I need them, and it’s important they know that,” says Vince. “What I always encourage the artist of my generation to understand is this place needs you now, it doesn’t need you when your career is over.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWB__eGLcfw
video courtesy the Grand Ole Opry
The families of longtime buddies Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann will face off during an episode of ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud that airs on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
Lee and Jerrod will be vying for $25,000 for their favorite charities on the popular game show that’s hosted by Steve Harvey. Lee will be playing for Folds of Honor, while Jerrod will be playing for the U.S.O.
“We had so much fun doing the show,” says Lee to Nash Country Daily. “It was the funniest thing because I brought the most red, red, redneck family that’s ever been on the show. Steve Harvey, who is a funny dude, was speechless at some of the things that came out of their mouths. My cousins and brother, they have no filter, and they are all country as hell. And then to go up against Jerrod’s family, which is all geniuses—I think they had a brain surgeon over—just made for great TV. You don’t want to miss it.”
Lee and Jerrod’s episode of Celebrity Family Feud will air on ABC on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. ET.
Brice Family playing for Folds of Honor
Niemann Family playing for the United Service Organizations, Inc.
photos courtesy ABC
Big & Rich will release their upcoming album, Did It For The Party, on Sept. 15, but you don’t have to wait until then to party with the duo.
Big & Rich’s Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich will co-host this weekend’s American Country Countdown, while regular host Kix Brooks gets a little R&R in the Alaskan wilderness.
In addition to featured segments with Old Dominion, Kenny Chesney and Justin Moore, Big & Rich get to experience the rare honor of counting down their own single, “California,” which is currently No. 26 on the chart.
“I just can’t believe Kix let us take over his show,” said John. “He’s trusting us with the sacred task of counting down this week’s Top 30 songs in country music.
“Thanks, Kix, for the vote of confidence,” added Big Kenny. “We had a blast, dude.”
Check out a few pics of Big Kenny and John in action on the set, and tune in to American Country Countdown this weekend to find out the Top 30 country songs of the week.
photos by Jason Simanek
Here is Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones after practice 19 in Knoxville
Here is Tennessee offensive lineman Jashon Robertson after practice 19 in Knoxville
Here is Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf after practice 19 in Knoxville
Here is Tennessee linebacker Cortez McDowell after practice 19 in Knoxville
Here’s a look at the Tennessee defensive line at fall practice 19 in Knoxville
