Butch Jones talks about who he is, family and balance on The Erik Ainge Show

Butch Jones talks about who he is, family and balance on The Erik Ainge Show

Posted on July 26, 2017

Tennessee coach Butch Jones joined Erik Ainge and Brian Rice on The Erik Ainge Show Wednesday to talk about who he is rather than the team and player topics that he’ll discuss once players report on Friday and practice begins on Saturday.

You can hear Butch Jones’ pre-fall practice press conference on Friday at 11:30am here on Sports Radio WNML. We will be loaded here on the website with daily practice highlights, photos, audio and video interviews, practice reports and much more as we cover 2017 pre-season Tennessee football practice for you every single day!

Here are just a few quotes from the full Butch Jones WNML interview above.

Butch Jones on the football/family balance
“One of the best things I did this summer is be a dad and go to a couple of football camps.”

Butch Jones on how he spent his wedding anniversary with Barb
“Yesterday was our 25th wedding anniversary and everyone’s like ‘hey, what did you guys do, did you have a special night?’ I was in the office until about 9 o’clock at night, then got home, had dinner at the house, watched the kids swim in the pool and went to bed. You know you’re getting old when the anniversaries are kind of a day”

Butch Jones on what he would tell his 2012 self on his first day at UT
“Stay the course. There’s always going to be roadblocks. There’s always going to be naysayers. There’s always going to be individuals that want to take shots. That’s the nature of the business. Enjoy the journey along the way. Celebrate the small victories. Keep your eyes up and stay focused on staying the course and the journey. That’s to win championships here and develop a championship style football program in everything that we do, not just on the field but off the field and in the community. I would say just stay the course and keep working every day.”

Butch Jones – UT / Credit: Melissa Rawlins – ESPN Images
LeAnn Rimes: Today Is Christmas 2017 Tour

LeAnn Rimes: Today Is Christmas 2017 Tour

Posted on July 26, 2017

LeAnn Rimes will play more than a dozen cities during her 2017 Today Is Christmas Tour, including stops in Nashville, Denver and Salt Lake City.

“Hard to believe we are talking about Christmas in July, but I am excited to start preparing for the holiday season,” said LeAnn. “It is one of my favorite times of the year—there is something magical about it, and being able to share it with my fans makes it all the more special.”

Tickets go on sale on July 28.

2017 Today Is Christmas Tour

Dec. 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Parker Playhouse

Dec. 3
Sarasota, FL
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Dec. 4
Naples, FL
Artis-Naples

Dec. 8
The Villages, FL
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center

Dec. 9
Oxford, AL
Oxford Performing Arts Center

Dec. 10
Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium

Dec. 12
Fayetteville, AR
Walton Arts Center

Dec. 14
Lake Jackson, TX
The Clarion at Brazosport College

Dec. 15
Tulsa, OK
Paradise Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort

Dec. 16
Emporia, KS
Emporia Granada Theatre

Dec. 18
Denver, CO
Paramount Theatre – Denver

Dec. 19
Salt Lake City, UT
Abravanel Hall

Dec. 20
Aspen, CO
Belly Up Aspen

Florida Georgia Line Teams Up With the Backstreet Boys for Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”

Florida Georgia Line Teams Up With the Backstreet Boys for Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”

Posted on July 26, 2017

The bromance between Florida Georgia Line and the Backstreet Boys will continue on an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads on August 30.

After FGL and BSB joined forces to record No. 1 hit, “God, Your Mama, and Me,” in 2016, the two boy bands embarked on 2017’s Smooth Tour for select stadium dates.

Now Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie D and AJ McLean will take the CMT Crossroads stage for an hour-long show to collaborate on a number of tunes, including “I Want It That Way,” “As Long As You Want Me,” “Cruise,” “H.O.L.Y.,” “God, Your Mama, and Me” and more.

“It’s been really cool to collaborate with the Backstreet Boys in so many different ways this year,” said FGL’s Brian Kelley. “And to be able to take our friendship—and smooth new dance moves—up a notch with this full-blown concert together is going to be epic.”

The Backstreet/FGL CMT Crossroads will air at 10 p.m. ET on Aug. 30.

Watch Kelsea Ballerini Play Charades With Jimmy Fallon, Jessica Biel & Matt Bomer on “The Tonight Show”

Watch Kelsea Ballerini Play Charades With Jimmy Fallon, Jessica Biel & Matt Bomer on “The Tonight Show”

Posted on July 26, 2017

Before she performed her new single, “Legends,” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Kelsea Ballerini was roped into a game of charades with Jimmy and guests Jessica Biel and Matt Bomer.

After getting off to a rough start with partner Matt, Kelsea stormed back in the final round by correctly guessing “Cry Me a River,” a song made famous by Jessica’s husband, Justin Timberlake.

Watch the clip below, as well as Kelsea’s performance of “Legends.”

Watch British Open Champ Jordan Spieth Join Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers Onstage to Drink From the Claret Jug

Watch British Open Champ Jordan Spieth Join Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers Onstage to Drink From the Claret Jug

Posted on July 26, 2017

Fresh off of his British Open victory on July 23, Texas native Jordan Spieth was back in his hometown of Dallas last night (July 25), where he joined Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen onstage at the House of Blues.

Randy and Wade, who are in the midst of their 10th annual Hold My Beer and Watch This Tour, invited the hometown hero onstage to a standing ovation from the crowd. After greeting the champ, Randy and Wade got to take a drink from the Claret Jug, the trophy presented to the winner of the British Open.

Watch the festivities below.

Craig Wayne Boyd and Wife Taylor Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Craig Wayne Boyd and Wife Taylor Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Posted on July 25, 2017

Craig Wayne Boyd and wife Taylor announced they are expecting their third child—a baby boy—in January. The new addition to the Boyd family will join siblings Dakota Lynne, (18 months), and Jaxon, (5).

“Taylor and I are thrilled about the arrival of our new #BabyBoyd,” said Craig Wayne to People. “We’re so blessed. I think my son is more excited that it’s not another sister! It’ll be a busy fall/winter as we’re also preparing to release new music.”

Craig Wayne, the winner of Season 7 of The Voice, will release his upcoming album, Top Shelf, on Oct. 27.

photo via Webster PR

Darius Rucker Announces October 20 Release Date of Upcoming Album, “When Was the Last Time”

Darius Rucker Announces October 20 Release Date of Upcoming Album, “When Was the Last Time”

Posted on July 25, 2017

Darius Rucker announced that his upcoming fifth country album, When Was the Last Time, will be released on Oct. 20.

The news follows yesterday’s release of the album’s second single, “For the First Time,” to country radio. The album’s lead single, “If I Told You So,” hit the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in June, marking Darius’ eighth No. 1 single as a country artist. Ross Copperman is slated to produce the new record.

Fans can pre-order the album now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4RpTSwRr_8

photo by Jason Simanek

Social Media Roundup: Darius Rucker’s Little Dog Staredown, Sam Hunt’s Wild Boat Ride, Kip Moore’s Dancing & More

Social Media Roundup: Darius Rucker’s Little Dog Staredown, Sam Hunt’s Wild Boat Ride, Kip Moore’s Dancing & More

Posted on July 25, 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:

  • Darius Rucker makes big eye contact with a tiny dog
  • Sam Hunt & Co. go fly fishing and motor-boating
  • Charles Kelley’s son cheers on Kelsea Ballerini’s Good Morning America Performance
  • Kip Moore can’t stop moving to a sample of “Good Thing” from his upcoming album
  • Dan+Shay perform in the rain at the Country Thunder music festival
  • Lauren Alaina gets the crowd waving at the Faster Horses music festival
  • Chris Janson also does drum solos
  • Chase Bryant gets some guitar dueling with the “boss man” Brad Paisley in Sweden
  • Carrie Underwood adds new songs to her “Summertime Playlist”

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#SLOWHEART  #Sept8

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Country Thunder – July 2017 📸

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Boom. #15ina30tour #drums

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Tonight with the Boss-Man in Sweden 🇸🇪

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Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar: A Christmas Tour

Kellie Pickler & Phil Vassar: A Christmas Tour

Posted on July 25, 2017

Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler are teaming up this season for A Christmas Tour that launches at the end of November and continues through December. Tickets for A Christmas Tour go on sale Friday, July 28.

In honor of the tour, Kellie and Phil are releasing a Christmas single this holiday season called “The Naughty List,” which was written by Phil and Juliana Songs.

“I absolutely love Kellie and am so excited to go on tour with her,” said Phil. “She is an amazingly talented lady and everyone who comes to our show this holiday season is going to be in for a fun time!”

“So excited that Phil and I are hitting the road together this Christmas season,” said Kellie. “Being able to tour with Phil is an amazing honor . . . he’s an incredibly talented artist. We’re both looking forward to spreading as much cheer as we can this holiday season!”

Kellie Picker and Phil Vassar’s A Christmas Tour

Nov. 24
Wheeling, WV
The Capitol Theatre

Nov. 25
Van Wert, OH
Niswonger Performing Arts Center

Nov. 30
Waukegan, IL
The Genesee Theater

Dec. 1
Milwaukee, WI
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Dec. 7
St. Charles, MO
The Family Arena

Dec. 8
Madisonville, KY
The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts

Dec. 9
El Dorado, AR
Griffin Music Hall

Dec. 10
State University, AR
Fowler Center at Arkansas State University

Dec. 14
Hamlet, NC
Cole Auditorium & Community Center

Dec. 15
North Canton, OH
Canton Palace Theatre

Dec. 16
Rising Sun, IN
Rising Star Casino Resort

Dec. 20
New Brunswick, NJ
State Theatre

Dec. 23
Charlottesville, VA
The Paramount Theater

For more information and ticket sales, please philvassar.com and kelliepickler.com. Additional shows to be announced.

Watch Kelsea Ballerini Perform “Legends” on “Good Morning America”

Watch Kelsea Ballerini Perform “Legends” on “Good Morning America”

Posted on July 25, 2017

After Kelsea Ballerini spilled the beans about the release date (Nov. 3) and name (Unapologetically) of her upcoming sophomore album on Good Morning America, she performed the album’s lead single, “Legends.”

Co-penned by Kelsea, Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey, “Legends” follows a string of hits from Kelsea’s debut album, The First Time, including “Love Me Like You Mean It” (No. 1), “Dibs” (No. 1), “Peter Pan” (No. 1) and “Yeah Boy” (No. 3). Currently, “Legends” is No. 43 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after seven weeks.

“’Legends’ is one of the first songs I wrote for the record and every time I’ve listened to it, I find a different meaning,” says Kelsea. “It brings me back to the heartbreak I wrote it from, it makes me think of my fans and the journey we’ve shared, and now I sing it from the perspective of a legendary love story. I hope everyone hears something in it that brings them to a place of nostalgia and is as excited as I am to begin this next chapter together.”

Watch Kelsea’s GMA performance below.

photo via Good Morning America

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