Pre-practice 5 interview with Vols senior safety Todd Kelly Jr.
Social Media Roundup: Jake Owen’s Jokes, Brett Eldredge’s Best Bud, Trisha Yearwood’s Hotcakes & More
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:
- Jake Owen keep the boys entertained.
- Brad Paisley plays “Today” on Today.
- Brett Eldredge enjoys canine street art.
- Trisha Yearwood preps for another season in the kitchen.
- Scotty McCreery goes the cowboy way.
- Lady Antebellum is wowed by the crowd.
- The guys from Rascal Flatts go home.
- Charles Kelley likes Alan Jackson’s WE Fest set list.
- Mickey Guyton sings “Nice Things” backstage at the Opry.
- Jon Pardi announces CMT on Tour tickets in front of monster trucks.
- Shania Twain hangs with some elephants in Phuket.
Follow up single, "Dateline NBC", coming soon. RT @TODAYshow: .BP singing "Today" on TODAY 😱 #BradPaisleyTODAY pic.twitter.com/m8Xnpz0wUm
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) August 4, 2017
Taking a few days to recharge before the new album!
So incredible meeting these beautiful animals at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary ❤️ pic.twitter.com/O5HiLRqnZl— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) August 4, 2017
main photo courtesy of Jake Owen Instagram
Jimmy’s blog: Jones, Hoke have had long relationship
By Jimmy Hyams
They met by happenstance at a Michigan football camp more than 20 years ago.
Brady Hoke and Butch Jones were both assistant coaches at small schools.
Hoke said back then, Michigan would hire 60-70 coaches from all levels to work its camp.
“We developed a relationship,’’ Hoke said.
That relationship lasted for many years and at many stops for both Hoke and Jones.
When Hoke got his first head coaching job, at Ball State in 2003, one of the first calls he made was to the pal he met at Michigan’s camp.
Jones was an assistant at Central Michigan. Hoke offered Jones the wide receivers job.
“He turned me down,’’ Hoke said, in mock anger. “Hell yea I’m still mad about it.’’
Why did Jones say no?
“I don’t know,’’ Hoke said. “Maybe he didn’t want to work for a defensive coach.’’
Jones remembers that call. At the time, Jones was working for head coach Mike DeBord, who would later become Jones’ offensive coordinator at Tennessee (2015-16).
But Jones remembers the offer a bit differently.
“Brady offered me the offensive coordinator job,’’ Jones said. “It was very, very flattering. It was very, very tempting. Sometimes in this profession, loyalty wins out. I chose to stay at Central Michigan.’’
Jones was promoted to offensive coordinator at Central Michigan the next year.
“It’s amazing how things work out,’’ Jones said. “Our relationship didn’t end there. It continued to grow and grow and grow.’’
Fourteen years after Hoke tried to hire Jones, Jones tried to hire Hoke – at Tennessee.
Hoke said it was easy to accept Jones’ offer over the phone.
“No question about it,’’ Hoke said. “We play in a great conference. And you look at the great past and legacy that has been a part of Tennessee football. And Knoxville is a great city.’’
Jones said Hoke was “excited’’ and “intrigued’’ with the offer.
“He was able to follow our program and see everything we’ve done here,’’ Jones said. “He was very excited for the opportunity. I said, `Hey, here’s where we’re at.’
“There wasn’t any negotiating. It was `I’m in, let’s go.’’’
Hoke said his brief stay in Knoxville has been a “great experience’’ so far.
’’It’s a great place,’’ Hoke said, “and we’re privileged and humbled to be here.’’
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![Sam Hunt Shares Live Versions of “Body Like a Back Road” and “Ex to See” From 15 in a 30 Tour [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/08/04121604/Sam-Hunt.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Sam Hunt Shares Live Versions of “Body Like a Back Road” and “Ex to See” From 15 in a 30 Tour [Listen]
Sam Hunt posted the audio from live performances of “Body Like a Back Road” and “Ex to See” to his Vevo channel last night (Aug. 3). Both tracks were recorded live on his current 15 in a 30 Tour.
“Ex to See” was featured on Sam’s 2014 debut album, Montevallo,” while “Body Like a Back Road” was released in February and has since gone on to spend 25 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, breaking the 24-week record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2013.
Listen to the tracks below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pBwQjZXzSo
photo by Jason Simanek
![Danielle Bradberry Announces New Album, “I Don’t Believe We’ve Met” [+ Track List]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/08/04113326/Danielle-Bradbery1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Danielle Bradberry Announces New Album, “I Don’t Believe We’ve Met” [+ Track List]
Four years after releasing her self-titled debut album in 2013, Danielle Bradbery is back in the studio working on her sophomore offering, I Don’t Believe We’ve Met, which will drop on Dec. 1.
The Season 4 winner of The Voice has already given fans a taste of what’s to come by releasing the album’s lead single, “Sway,” to digital outlets in June—the tune goes for adds on country radio later this month.
“I am more than ready to reintroduce myself with music that is true to my story and my sound after diving into the writing process over the past four years,” said Danielle. “With I Don’t Believe We’ve Met, I got the opportunity to work with amazing writers and producers that brought out my unique style and allowed me to tap into so many different influences. This is the beginning of a new chapter for me, and I am so excited for everyone to hear what we’ve made.”
Danielle co-wrote seven of the 10 tracks on the new album. Additional songwriters include Thomas Rhett, Josh Kerr, Rhett Akins, Jaren Johnston, Heather Morgan and more.
I Don’t Believe We’ve Met Track List and Songwriters
“Sway” (Danielle Bradbery, Johan Fansson, Emily Weisband)- “Potential” (Danielle Bradbery, Johan Lindbrandt, Emily Weisband)
- “What Are We Doing” (Danielle Bradbery, Sam Ellis, Thomas Rhett, Emily Weisband)
- “Worth It” (Danielle Bradbery, Jeff Pardo, Molly Reed)
- “Can’t Stay Mad” (Danielle Bradbery, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones)
- “Messy” (Danielle Bradbery, Hannah Ellis, Josh Kerr)
- “Red Wine + White Couch” (Nicolle Galyon, Alysa Vanderheym, Emily Weisband)
- “Hello Summer” (Rhett Akins, Julian Bunetta, Jaren Johnston, Thomas Rhett)
- “Human Diary” (Josh Kerr, Emily Weisband)
- “Laying Low” (Danielle Bradbery, Jason Gantt, Heather Morgan)
Home Free: 2017 A Country Christmas Tour
Home Free 2017 A Country Christmas Tour
Nov. 29
Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center
Nov. 30
Salina, KS
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Dec. 1
Mason City, IA
North Iowa Area Community College (sold out)
Dec. 2
Branson, MO
The Mansion Theatre
Dec. 3
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Civic Center
Dec. 6
Kansas City, MO
Uptown Theatre
Dec. 7
Louisville, KY
Brown Theatre
Dec. 8
Dekalb, IL
Egyptian Theatre
Dec. 9
Kalamazoo, MI
State Theatre
Dec. 10
Midland, MI
Midland Center for the Arts
Dec. 13
Peoria, IL
Peoria Civic Center
Dec. 14
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Theatre
Dec. 15
Troy, OH
Hobart Arena
Dec. 16
Henderson, KY
Preston Center for the Arts
Dec. 17
El Dorado, AR
South Arkansas Performing Arts Center
Dec. 19
Houston, TX
Cullen Performance Hall
Dec. 20
Mobile, AL
Saenger Theatre
Dec. 21
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery Performing Arts Center
Dec. 22
Huntsville, AL
Von Braun Center
Dec. 23
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Tickets for A Country Christmas are available for pre-sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and will be on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.
photo by Neil van Niekerk
Ashley Monroe and Husband Welcome a Baby Boy, Dalton William Danks
On Christmas Day 2016, Ashley Monroe and husband John Danks announced via Twitter that they were expecting their first child.
Today (Aug. 4) on Instagram, Ashley shared that she and John are the proud parents of a baby boy, Dalton William Danks.
Ashley posted three pics of her new bundle of joy with the caption: “Welcome to the world, love of my life. Dalton William Danks. ❤️”
Congrats to the happy couple.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXX30Joj5Bz/?taken-by=ashleymonroemusic
photos courtesy of Ashley Monroe’s Instagram
FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Wife Are Expecting a Baby Boy . . . No, Wait . . . a Baby Girl
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and his wife, Hayley, announced they were expecting their first child—a baby boy—in June. As it turns out, blood tests aren’t always correct.
Today (Aug. 4) on Instagram, Tyler revealed that he and Hayley are actually expecting a girl.
Tyler posted a pic of his family with the caption: “Gods got jokes……After thinking we are having a boy for the last few months, turns out the blood test was wrong and we’re actually having a little girl. Woe… so many emotions but really really excited about this next chapter even if God does like throwing us a curve ball every now and then. Just keeping us on our toes. #daddysgirl.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXX1UCbhin5/?taken-by=thubbmusic
photo courtesy Tyler Hubbard’s Instagram
Watch the Trailer for the New Showtime Documentary on Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Showtime will premiere a new documentary on Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on Nov. 17.
Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul will give fans an inside look at the superstar couple on the road through their latest Soul2Soul Tour, with a focus on how Tim and Faith brought their signature tour back to life after 10 years.
“We’re really excited about [the tour] because it’s such a musical show,” said Tim to Nash Country Daily in April. “The band—there’s a lot of moments in this show that really highlights how good our band is—they are fantastic. We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. For me, the chances that I get to watch Faith sing, it’s like a Nascar trying to keep up with an Indy car when we’re out there. Nascar is pretty good, but Indy car is fast. It’s a long show, we’re getting to play some great songs that we really love and we have a few surprises for everyone in there.”
“Tim is one of the greatest entertainers that’s ever graced the stage and that is the honest-to-God truth,” added Faith. “I haven’t been on tour in 10 years, but we worked really, really hard for many months preparing, putting together, dissecting this show with a lot of very talented people. So once the moment comes that we are actually able to get on the road and get going and out there playing for the fans, it’s like a celebration when we hit the stage.”
Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul premieres on Showtime on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. CT.
Check out the new trailer below.
Watch the Dixie Chicks’ Fiery New Live Video for “Not Ready to Make Nice”
For one night only on Monday, Aug. 7, the Dixie Chicks’ DCX MMXVI Tour will head to the movie theaters.
The new Dixie flick features a full set of fan-favorites from the Chicks, including “Wide Open Spaces,” “Goodbye Earl,” “Not Ready to Make Nice” and a never-before-seen acoustic set with a cover of Beyoncé’s “Daddy Lessons.”
To prime the pump of excitement for the one-night only event, today (Aug. 4) the Chicks released footage from the movie that features their 2006 single, “Not Ready to Make Nice,” which reached No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
Watch the new video below.
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