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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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

Rick Barnes says on The First Quarter on Tennessee vs Texas game “they actually wanted us to do that this year”

Rick Barnes says on The First Quarter on Tennessee vs Texas game “they actually wanted us to do that this year”

Posted on July 25, 2017

Vols men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes was a guest on The First Quarter this morning with Heather Harrington and Tyler Ivens.

Coach Barnes joined the show from the legendary Long’s Drug Store in Knoxville.

The team is getting ready to embark on a trip to Europe with tours, practices and three games scheduled.

Barnes on the European Trip
“It’s an educational experience because some of them are going to end up living in some foreign countries because they want to play basketball and not all of them are going to make it to the NBA. There’s opportunities in a lot of different countries. It’s going to be a great experience. I love to travel. I really do. I love going over to Europe. I like going anywhere.”

Barnes on a desired Tennessee/Texas SEC/Big 12 Challenge
“They actually wanted us to do that this year. If they would come here I’m all good with it. If they’re willing to let Texas come to Knoxville because the last time Texas came to Knoxville, Tennessee won.”

Listen to that entire interesting interview with Coach Barnes where they also talk about the team, Yves Pons getting to campus, the lack of respect for the SEC in hoops, non-conference scheduling, roasted nuts, breakfast and much more.

Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More

Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More

Posted on July 25, 2017

Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about growing up in Louisiana, his early musical influences, moving to Nashville when he was 19, how his wife inspired his No. 1 single, “My Girl,” his new Deluxe album . . . and Dylan reveals the title of his new single, “Hooked.”

Show Participants

  • Dylan Scott
  • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial

Show Notes & Links

https://youtu.be/b33QoUhqwdQ

The Writers Room, Ep. 105, 15 minutes
photo by Joseph Llanes/Curb Records

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