Watch Joe Nichols’ New “Baby Got Back” Video Featuring Sir Mix-a-Lot

Watch Joe Nichols’ New “Baby Got Back” Video Featuring Sir Mix-a-Lot

Posted on August 1, 2017

Joe Nichols dropped his new studio album, Never Gets Old, on July 28, and it features a song that his longtime fans will recognize from his live shows: a countrified cover of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.”

For the tune’s new video, Joe enlisted the help of Sir Mix-a-Lot, who plays the role of talent show judge. After Sir Mix-a-Lot sits through a few covers of his No. 1 song—including an accordion accompaniment and a heavy metal rendition—Joe takes the stage to the delight of the rap legend, who voices his support by donning a cowboy hat and singing along.

“It’s a fun song to sing,” says Joe to Nash Country Daily. “We started doing it to break up my live shows a little bit. It’s something very strange that you probably won’t ever hear, but we started playing it live and crowds loved it. We’ve been playing it for years, and when we got a little bit of extra time in the studio for this record, we just decided to chart it up really fast and throw it to the studio guys and say, ‘Hey, let’s just run this a couple of times and see what happens.’ They had fun playing it. You can hear it in their instrumentation. It’s a lot of fun to sing.”

Watch Joe’s new video for “Baby Got Back” featuring Sir Mix-a-Lot.

New Season of “Carpool Karaoke” Features Dierks Bentley With Sheryl Crow & Blake Shelton With Chelsea Handler [Watch Trailer]

New Season of “Carpool Karaoke” Features Dierks Bentley With Sheryl Crow & Blake Shelton With Chelsea Handler [Watch Trailer]

Posted on August 1, 2017

Carpool Karaoke released a new trailer for its upcoming season on Apple Music, and it features a lot of star power, including Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Will Smith, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Shaquille O’Neal, John Cena, Metallica and more. The new show is based on The Late Late Show’s viral videos starring James Corden, who hosts a singalong in his car with a celebrity while they drive around Los Angeles.

While the new show borrows James’ concept, it will primarily feature celebrities who are paired together sans James—although James makes at least one appearance with Will Smith.

On the country music front, Blake Shelton is paired with Chelsea Handler while Dierks Bentley teams with Sheryl Crow.

The first season of Carpool Karaoke, which will feature 16 celebrity pairings, will stream on Apple Music each week beginning on Aug. 8.

Watch the new trailer below, which is set to Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again.”

Oh! Carrie Underwood Returns for a 5th Season of “Sunday Night Football”

Oh! Carrie Underwood Returns for a 5th Season of “Sunday Night Football”

Posted on August 1, 2017

Aug. 27 UPDATE: Watch the teaser for the 2017 Sunday Night Football opener.

Carrie Underwood will return for a fifth season of Sunday Night Football, performing her personalized theme song, “Oh, Sunday Night,” before the start of each Sunday night game on NBC. This year, 10 NFL players participated in the opening video with Carrie, including Antonio Brown, Derek Carr, Dont’a Hightower, Travis Kelce, Julio Jones, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Patrick Peterson, Jason Pierre-Paul and Dak Prescott.

A sneak preview of the new opening number will air during the 49ers vs. Vikings NFL preseason game on Sunday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. ET, on NBC. The new video officially debuts on television on Sept. 10 as the Giants visit the Cowboys in the season-opening Sunday Night Football game.

The tune, which is set to the music of “Somethin’ Bad,” Carrie’s 2014 chart-topping duet with Miranda Lambert, was was given a football friendly tweak in 2016 by songwriters Chris DeStefano, Brett James and Priscilla Renea.

Watch the 2016 Sunday Night Football opening below.

 

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Go Inside Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Go Inside Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum

Posted on August 1, 2017

The Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville got a tip of the cowboy hat from TripAdvisor, as it was recently named a 2017 Top 25 Trending U.S. Attractions for Summer. Joining national attractions such as Mount Rushmore, Fenway Park and the Grand Canyon on TripAdvisor’s list, the Johnny Cash Museum, which opened in 2013, has become a destination for both tourists and locals.

The museum is dedicated to the life and music career of Johnny and features a comprehensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the Man in Black, including stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and handwritten lyrics, as well as contributions from family members and notable friends.

The Johnny Cash Museum is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. General admission is $18.95, with discounts for children, senior citizens and military members.

Take a look at our exclusive photo gallery from the Johnny Cash Museum.

photos by Jason Simanek

Jon Pardi: Lucky Tonight Tour

Jon Pardi: Lucky Tonight Tour

Posted on August 1, 2017

Jon Pardi’s Lucky Tonight Tour with Midland and Runaway June

Oct. 12
Birmingham, Ala.
Avondale Brewing Co.

Oct. 13
Savannah, Ga.
Grayson Stadium

Oct. 14
Charlotte, N.C.
Coyote Joe’s

Oct. 19
Houston
House of Blues

Oct. 20
Austin, Texas
Stubb’s Outdoors

Oct. 21
Fort Worth, Texas
Billy Bob’s Texas

Nov. 2
Worcester, Mass.
The Palladium

Nov. 3
Silver Spring, Md.
The Fillmore Silver Spring

Nov. 4
North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
House of Blues

Nov. 10
St. Paul, Minn.
Myth

Nov. 11
Madison, Wis.
Orpheum Theatre

Nov. 16
Chicago
Joe’s on Weed Street

Nov. 17
Rosemont, Ill.
Joe’s Live

Nov. 18
Milwaukee
The Rave

Dec. 8
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Intersection

AmericanaFest Announces Final Round of Performers, Including Lee Ann Womack, Reckless Kelly, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer, Sam Outlaw & More

AmericanaFest Announces Final Round of Performers, Including Lee Ann Womack, Reckless Kelly, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer, Sam Outlaw & More

Posted on August 1, 2017

Almost 300 artists will descend upon Nashville for the 17th annual AmericanaFest on Sept. 12–17.

Today (Aug. 1), the Americana Music Association announced the final round of artists who are slated to perform during the six-day event, including Lee Ann Womack, Reckless Kelly, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Sam Outlaw and more.

Previously announced performers include Brandy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Turnpike Troubadours, Bruce Robison, Jason Eady, Deer Tick, SUSTO, Band of Heathens, Micky & the Motorcars, Jim Lauderdale, Hayes Carll, Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna, Drive-By Truckers, David Ramirez, The Wood Brothers and more.

The 2017 Americana Honors & Awards show, which is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest, will be held September 13 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Tickets are on sale now.

Check out the newly announced list of performers below.

  • A.J. Croce
  • Amelia White and The Blue Souvenirs
  • Amy Black
  • Belle Plaine
  • Big Star’s Third Live
  • Billy Strings
  • Blackfoot Gypsies
  • Blair Crimmins and The Hookers
  • Bonnie Bishop
  • Brigitte DeMeyer
  • Caitlyn Smith
  • Cale Tyson
  • Carson McHone
  • Carter Sampson
  • Cat Clyde
  • Cereus Bright
  • Charlie Mars
  • Christian Lopez
  • Colin Hay
  • Colter Wall
  • Danni Nicholls
  • Danny Burns
  • Darling West
  • Dave Alvin
  • David Mayfield Parade
  • David Myles
  • Don Gallardo
  • Early James & the Latest
  • Eddie Berman
  • Escondido
  • Falls
  • Faustina Masigat
  • Front Country
  • Gill Landry
  • Grant-Lee Phillips
  • Harrow Fair
  • High Plains Jamboree
  • India Ramey
  • Jack Ingram
  • Jamie Kent
  • Jamtown
  • Jason Wilber
  • Jesse Dayton
  • Jimmy Lumpkin and the Revival
  • Joana Serrat
  • Joey Kneiser
  • Jon Langford
  • Joseph Huber
  • K Phillips
  • Kaia Kater
  • Kamara Thomas
  • Korby Lenker
  • Kristina Murray
  • Lee Ann Womack & Friends
  • Leyla McCalla
  • Liz Cooper & The Stampede
  • Lucie Silvas
  • Mark Erelli
  • Mary Bragg
  • Max Gomez
  • Me And My Brother
  • Motel Radio
  • Muddy Ruckus
  • Natalie Hemby
  • Old Sea Brigade
  • Otis Gibbs
  • Parsonsfield
  • Rachel Baiman
  • Rayna Gellert with Kieran Kane
  • Reckless Kelly
  • Reuben Bidez
  • Robby Hecht
  • Robyn Hitchcock
  • Ryan Tanner
  • Sam Outlaw
  • Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
  • Shane Nicholson
  • Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer
  • Shelly Fairchild
  • Skyway Man
  • Taasha Coates
  • Tattletale Saints
  • Ted Russell Kamp
  • The Americans
  • The Lowest Pair
  • The Mulligan Brothers
  • The Steel Woods
  • The Stray Birds
  • Tony Joe White
  • Trout Steak Revival
  • Vikesh Kapoor
  • Webb Wilder
  • Wild Ponies
  • Will Hoge
  • Will Kimbrough
  • Zach Schmidt
  • Zephaniah O’Hora

Photo courtesy Shore Fire Media

Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Breaks Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Breaks Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

Posted on July 31, 2017

Sam Hunt has cruised past Florida Georgia Line.

Sam “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 25 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which breaks the record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2013.

“I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with my producer Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally,” said Sam to Nash Country Daily. “I connect music to the emotions that come from relationships, so most of the songs that I write are inspired by those circumstances, emotions, feelings, all that kind of stuff. ‘Body Like a Back Road’ is a lighthearted song that was a lot of fun to write. It sort of swings, and hopefully it’s easy to listen to and will put a smile on some folks’ faces.”

Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart All-Time Record

1. “Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt — 25 weeks (2017)
1. “Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line – 24 weeks (2012)
2. “Walk On By” – Leroy Van Dyke – 19 weeks (1961)
3. “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line – 18 weeks (2016)
4. “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett 17 weeks – (2015)
5. “Love’s Gonna Live Here” – Buck Owens – 16 weeks (1963)

Sam is currently on his 15 in a 30 Tour with special guests Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese. Upcoming dates include San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento and two nights in Los Angeles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdh2p03cRfw

photo by Jason Simanek

Watch Brett Young Drown His Sorrows in New “Like I Loved You” Video

Watch Brett Young Drown His Sorrows in New “Like I Loved You” Video

Posted on July 31, 2017

Following back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know” from his self-titled debut album, Brett Young released his third single, “Like I Loved You,” to country radio on July 17. Now, the California native has a new video for the breakup tune, which was co-penned by Brett and Jesse Lee.

“Falling in love or falling out of love—those are the easiest songs to write because it’s just straight from personal experience,” says Brett to Nash Country Daily. “I think everybody’s felt both of those. Everybody’s been in love, everybody’s had heartbreak. We noticed that when we put together the 12 songs that would make the [self-titled debut] record, there was not a party song on this record. I’ve written a ton of party songs and not that there’s anything wrong with that. I think, in trying to tell my story and let people get to know me, it seemed like we should talk about things that I’ve lived.”

Directed by Phillip Lopez, the heartfelt clip was filmed in Los Angeles’ scenic Laurel Canyon.

“California is home for me, and it’s where I’ve lived a lot of these lyrics, so it just feels right to shoot the ‘Like I Loved You’ video back there,” Brett said. “I think just about everyone can identify with this song in some way. Most have us have had our hearts broken a time or two.”

Watch Brett’s new video below.

Social Media Roundup: Karen Fairchild’s Girl Crush, Reba’s Date, Frankie Ballard’s Big Tip & More

Social Media Roundup: Karen Fairchild’s Girl Crush, Reba’s Date, Frankie Ballard’s Big Tip & More

Posted on July 31, 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:

  • Maren Morris rides a magic carpet.
  • Karen Fairchild kisses her girl crush.
  • Sturgill Simpson visits the East.
  • RaeLynn jams with LBT.
  • Kip Moore skates.
  • Jake Owen surfs.
  • Blake Shelton hunts for Rascals.
  • Frankie Ballard leaves a big tip.
  • Reba hits the town with Shane Tarleton.

Aladdin & Unprofessional Jasmine. 💫💫💫@bennettdeanlewis

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Girl power. 💪🏻❤️ #respect @mirandalambert

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It looks just like Eastern Kentucky except the double wides are waaaaaaay cooler

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My partner in crime is back..Lapsley's daughter showin me how to groove

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‪Wow! Found this old picture from 12 years ago! Flatts gave me a shot gun for my BDay. After they pied me!!! Ha!‬

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BXJ4MEJB_FO/?taken-by=reba

main image courtesy of Karen Fairchild’s Instagram

Billy Currington Tops Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart with 12th Career No. 1 Single

Billy Currington Tops Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart with 12th Career No. 1 Single

Posted on July 31, 2017

Self-professed beach bum Billy Currington is enjoying summertime even more today with the news that his single, “Do I Make You Wanna,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Following “Don’t It” and “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” “Do I Make You Wanna” is the third single from Billy’s 2016 album, Summer Forever, to reach No. 1. The tune also marks Billy’s 12th career No. 1 single.

“Summer Forever is the album that keeps on giving,” said Billy. “Having the song ‘Do I Make You Wanna’ become my 12th No. 1 hit is beyond gratifying and so rewarding. I want to thank my team, my label, my co-writers, country radio and most of all you, my fans. This could have never happened without the fans, so a deep-felt thank you to all of you.

Billy is currently on the road for his headlining Stay Up ’Til the Sun Tour through August.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqogSep6lwA

photo by Jason Simanek

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