Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s NYC Outfit, Tim McGraw’s Donuts, Kellie Pickler’s Past Life & More

Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s NYC Outfit, Tim McGraw’s Donuts, Kellie Pickler’s Past Life & More

Posted on August 10, 2017

If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world:

  • Brett Eldredge dresses up in NYC.
  • Keith Urban remembers Glen Campbell.
  • Sturgill Simpson’s keyboardist bleeds for his music.
  • Shania Twain gets real about leftover pizza.
  • Kellie Pickler talks “past life regressions.”
  • Luke Combs covers Ray Charles.
  • Chris Young checks out a Girls of Nashville show.
  • Kip Moore previews his new album, Slowheart.
  • The Cadillac Three share a sneak peek of a new song.
  • Lindsay Ell gets out the “Champagne.”
  • Tim McGraw likes his donuts.

Trying to blend in as a tourist….NYC

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Sneak peek of "Tennessee" from the new record! Go pre order that shit🤘🏼 -tc3

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On the left: love/hate relationship today On the right: reason for said relationship

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Dwight Yoakam to Perform Special Concert on SiriusXM on Aug. 30

Dwight Yoakam to Perform Special Concert on SiriusXM on Aug. 30

Posted on August 10, 2017

Dwight Yoakam will perform a special concert for SiriusXM on Aug. 30 at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, N.Y.

The hip-shaking country music superstar will treat listeners to signature songs from his 30-plus-year career, as well a few covers from his vast repertoire.

The private performance will air live on Aug. 30 on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country (channel 60) and Prime Country (channel 58), the SiriusXM app and online at siriusxm.com at 9 p.m. ET.

Additionally, Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, a channel curated by Dwight, will take over SiriusXM’s Prime Country for a limited time and will feature music from his career, musical friends and heroes. Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat will air Sept. 1 through Sept. 4 on channel 58.

“It’s all fun and games in the Hamptons . . . till someone puts me on SiriusXM Live, ” said Dwight. “Get ready for some ‘Loud, Loud Music’ at The Stephen Talkhouse.”

 

photo by Jim Casey

Watch Miranda Lambert Team With Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers to Cover Merle Haggard’s “Sing Me Back Home” at Red Rocks

Watch Miranda Lambert Team With Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers to Cover Merle Haggard’s “Sing Me Back Home” at Red Rocks

Posted on August 10, 2017

Miranda Lambert headlined a show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater last night (Aug. 9) with special guests Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers.

The Texas trio united onstage to cover Merle Haggard’s 1968 No. 1 hit, “Sing Me Back Home.” Penned by Merle, the tune spent two weeks at the top of the charts and earned Merle his third career No. 1 single.

Watch Miranda, Wade and Randy’s performance below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqhTVqcw_EQ

video courtesy of tulipsandpearls YouTube

Watch Brett Eldredge Perform New Single, “The Long Way,” on “The Tonight Show”

Watch Brett Eldredge Perform New Single, “The Long Way,” on “The Tonight Show”

Posted on August 10, 2017

Fresh off the release of his self-titled album on Aug. 4, Brett Eldredge headed to New York City on Aug. 9 to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Brett sampled his new single, “The Long Way,” a tune he co-penned with Matt Rogers.

“This [record] is me melodically and lyrically more than anything I’ve ever done,” said Brett to Nash Country Daily. “This deserves to be self-titled because it’s more me than anything yet. I want it to be that big career album for me, that one that took it to a whole nother level. Everything has been going so well, and the build-up to this big record has been what I wanted it to be. I like to put the pressure on myself to deliver and I think the fans are going to love it.”

Watch Brett’s performance below.

Watch Lindsay Ell Perform Her Current Single, “Waiting on You,” on “Today”

Watch Lindsay Ell Perform Her Current Single, “Waiting on You,” on “Today”

Posted on August 10, 2017

In support of the Aug. 11 release of her debut album, The Project, Lindsay Ell took her talents to NYC for an appearance on the Today show (Aug. 9).

Lindsay treated fans to a performance of the album’s lead single, “Waiting on You,” a song she co-penned with Adam Hambrick and Andrew DeRoberts.

“‘Waiting on You’ is the first song that started this whole project because when we originally started talking with Kristian Bush to produce my whole record, ‘Waiting on You’ was the song that all of us were like, ‘You know what, there’s something to this,’” said Lindsay to Nash Country Daily. “As an artist, I came to town really trying to find what I wanted to sound like. I think it took me years of doing the wrong thing to finally find the right thing. ‘Waiting on You’ is the first song where I could honestly by like, ‘That’s me.’ If I was given three minutes with somebody whose never heard my name before, to really hear what’s going on in my heart and hear what I sound like, ‘Waiting on You’ would be it.”

Watch Lindsay’s performance below.

Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum, The Judds & More Added to Kenny Rogers Tribute Concert

Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum, The Judds & More Added to Kenny Rogers Tribute Concert

Posted on August 10, 2017

Kenny Rogers’ 60-year career will be capped with a farewell concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25.

The showcase, dubbed All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, will feature the final duet by Kenny and Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most beloved tandems.

Newly announced performers include Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum and The Judds. They join previously announced performers Little Big Town, Alison Krauss, The Flaming Lips, Idina Menzel, Jamey Johnson, Elle King and more guests to be announced soon.

“It is a great honor to learn that my friends Reba, Lady Antebellum, Chris Stapleton, Wynonna, and The Judds will be performing at this show,” says Kenny Rogers. “I admire each one of them for the music they create and for the integrity that is always evident in their work. Having them be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime night is going to make things even more exciting for me. I appreciate them doing this, and all of the other artists who will perform, more than they know.”

The final block of tickets is on sale now at Ticketmaster, by phone at 800-745-3000 and the Bridgestone Arena box office. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation and the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center.

Dustin Lynch Announces New Album, “Current Mood,” and Headlining Tour

Dustin Lynch Announces New Album, “Current Mood,” and Headlining Tour

Posted on August 9, 2017

Today (Aug. 9), Dustin Lynch announced that he will release his third studio album, Current Mood, on Sept. 8.

The 13-track offering features Dustin’s recent No. 1 single, “Seein’ Red,” as well as his current single, “Small Town Boy.”

“This album is a glimpse into the last three years of my life . . . the travel, the adventures, the relationships and the personal growth,” says Dustin. “I think this is the most personal release I have done and I’m really excited to share with everyone my Current Mood.”  

Dustin also announced a headlining tour—The Ride or Die Tour—in support of the new album. Kicking off Nov. 3 in Fayetteville, N.C., the tour will visit 15 cities from New York to Los Angeles and wrap on Dec. 17 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Ride or Die Tour

Nov. 3
Fayetteville, NC
Crown Coliseum*+

Nov. 4
Atlanta, GA
Coca Cola Roxy Theatre*+

Nov. 10
Oklahoma City, OK
Diamond Ballroom +

Nov. 11
San Antonio, TX
Cowboys Dancehall +

Nov. 12
Houston, TX
House of Blues +

Dec. 2
New York, NY
PlayStation Theater ^

Dec. 3
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore ^

Dec. 7
Stockton, CA
Bob Hope Theatre ^

Dec. 8
Los Angeles, CA
The Novo ^

Dec. 10
Las Vegas, NV
The Cosmopolitan ^

Dec. 12
Grand Rapids, MI
20 Monroe Live ^*

*Michael Ray
+LANCO
^Ryan Hurd

UT vs. Georgia Tech Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Officially Sold Out

UT vs. Georgia Tech Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Officially Sold Out

Posted on August 9, 2017

No. 24 Tennessee and Georgia Tech clash in second college game to be played in new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

ATLANTA (Aug. 9, 2017) – The 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between No. 24 Tennessee and Georgia Tech will cap off college football’s opening weekend in front of a sold out crowd in what will be the second college game to be played in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“I can’t think of a better way to officially open the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium than with an ACC-SEC rivalry game in a sold out atmosphere in the Capital of College Football,” said Gary Stokan, CEO and president of Peach Bowl, Inc. “To host two great traditional football powers in Georgia Tech and Tennessee, while also honoring Hall of Famer Bobby Dodd, who was an All-American at Tennessee and a National Championship Coach at Georgia Tech, is a very special way to end the first weekend of college football.”

The Tennessee-Georgia Tech game will be featured in prime time on Monday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Tennessee and Georgia Tech have met 43 times, with the Volunteers holding a 24-17-2 series lead over the Yellow Jackets. One-time SEC rivals, this year’s meeting will mark the first between the programs in 30 years, when Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 29-15 in Knoxville during the 1987 season.

“When you get two storied programs with fan bases as passionate as Tennessee and Georgia Tech, you know you’re going to have a tough ticket,” said Percy Vaughn, Peach Bowl, Inc. chairman. “Add in the fact the two teams are meeting for the first time in three decades, and you get an even higher demand for tickets from Volunteer and Yellow Jacket fans.”

This will be Tennessee’s second appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the first a 2012 win over N.C. State. Georgia Tech will be making its first appearance in the game.

The sold out game will also honor legendary coach Bobby Dodd, who is only one of three people inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player and a coach. Dodd played quarterback at Tennessee (1928-1930) and coached at Georgia Tech (1931-1966), leading the Yellow Jackets to the program’s 1952 National Championship. The Dodd Trophy, named for Coach Dodd, is the most coveted college football coach of the year award.

This year’s matchups – which also includes the Florida State-Alabama game Sept. 2 – will mark the 9th and 10th ACC vs. SEC meetings in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, with the SEC currently holding a 7-1 advantage over the ACC in those games.

The nation’s longest-running kickoff game, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game has now sold out 10 of its 13 matchups. The game averages 67,645 – higher than the attendance of 35 bowl games last year – and has an average payout of $4.7 million which is higher than 27 bowl games last year. Television viewership is also traditionally strong with more than 47.4 million viewers tuning in to the series since its inaugural series in 2008.

Past Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game teams and winners of The Old Leather Helmet include:

Year: Match-Up: Winner:
2016 (18) Georgia vs. (22) North Carolina Georgia 33-24
2015 (25) Louisville vs. (6) Auburn Auburn 31-24
2014 (2) Alabama vs. West Virginia Alabama 33-23
2014 (18) Ole Miss vs. Boise State Ole Miss 35-13
2013 (1) Alabama vs. Virginia Tech Alabama 35-10
2012 (14) Clemson vs. (24) Auburn Clemson 26-19
2012 (25) NC State vs. Tennessee Tennessee 35-21
2011 (5) Boise State vs. (19) Georgia Boise State 35-21
2010 (16) LSU vs. (18) North Carolina LSU 30-24
2009 (5) Alabama vs. (7) Virginia Tech Alabama 34-24
2008 (9) Clemson vs. (24) Alabama Alabama 34-10

The teams will battle for The Old Leather Helmet Trophy, one of college football’s newest rivalry-style icons. Traditionally, winners of The Old Leather Helmet don the helmet on the field after the game, starting with the head coach and then rotating from player to player as the team celebrates its victory.

Official Tickets and Packages through PrimeSport Remain Available

Despite ticket allotments being sold out, fans looking to get to the game still have great options available from PrimeSport.

As the official ticket exchange and VIP hospitality provider, PrimeSport creates a secure and approved marketplace for fans to buy and sell tickets in a convenient, safe and guaranteed environment. Buyers can be assured that the tickets are authentic and guaranteed.

PrimeSport also offers official Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game TICKET AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGES for the dedicated fan looking for a VIP experience at the event. Official ticket packages include access to the Official MVP Tailgate, which is conveniently located inside the all new Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Guests will enjoy early preferred stadium access 30 minutes prior to gates open, a tailgate buffet, open bar, soft drinks, entertainment and an opportunity to take a picture with the Old Leather Helmet trophy! Official Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game travel packages are also available from PrimeSport and include hotel accommodations, game tickets, official pregame hospitality, official souvenirs and much more. For more information on all available offerings for the game, fans can visit PRIMESPORT.COM or call 800-591-9198.

For more information, visit Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com.

#CFAKickoff

ABOUT THE CHICK-FIL-A KICKOFF GAME
Created in 2008 by Peach Bowl, Inc., the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is the preeminent bowl-style, neutral-site game featuring two elite football programs and has been nationally televised on the first Saturday of the college football season since its inception. The game has hosted teams with national rankings of No. 1, 2, 5 (twice), 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18 (twice), 19, 22, 24 (twice) and 25 (twice). The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game boasts an average attendance of 67,645, has been watched on television by 47.4 million viewers, and has distributed $51.9 million in total team payouts. Since its inception in 2008, the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game has featured seven national coaches of the year, 19 players who were recipients of national awards during their collegiate careers and a total of 48 first-round NFL Draft picks. For more information, visit WWW.CHICK-FIL-AKICKOFFGAME.COM.

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