Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Reveal They Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Reveal They Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Posted on June 7, 2017

Leave it to Brantley Gilbert to incorporate a high-powered rifle into the gender reveal of his upcoming newborn.

A blue cloud of smoke fills the air after Brantley and Amber shoot a high-powered rifle at a target. photo by Lyn Sengupta

Brantley and his wife, Amber, revealed they are expecting a baby boy yesterday (June 6) by shooting a rifle at a target filled with blue powder. As the bullet struck the canister, blue smoke filled the air and signaled to the almost 40 attendees gathered in Jefferson, Ga., that the Gilberts are expecting a baby boy.

“It seemed like a fun, different way to do the reveal,” said Brantley in a press release. “And it felt like something that I’d really do. But I don’t think any of us thought we would get so emotional.”

Brantley and Amber, who have known each other since childhood, were married in June 2015. Last month, the couple revealed they are expecting their first child in November.

Brantley kicked off the summer leg of his The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour in Tampa on June 2.

photo by Jason Simanek

Watch Brent Cobb Perform “Diggin’ Holes” on “Conan”

Watch Brent Cobb Perform “Diggin’ Holes” on “Conan”

Posted on June 7, 2017

Brent Cobb made his network television debut last night (June 6) on Conan.

The Georgia native performed “Diggin’ Holes,” a tune from his major label debut album, Shine On Rainy Day.

Brent, who is nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2017 Americana Awards, will hit the road for a string of tour dates on June 22, including stints with Chris Stapleton and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

Watch Brent perform “Diggin’ Holes” below.

Watch Hoda Kotb Cover “Boys ’Round Here” at Blake Shelton’s Karaoke Party

Watch Hoda Kotb Cover “Boys ’Round Here” at Blake Shelton’s Karaoke Party

Posted on June 7, 2017

Blake Shelton teamed with Smithworks Vodka for an industry-only karaoke throwdown at WannaB’s Karaoke Bar on Lower Broadway last night (June 6)—and no one threw down harder that Blake’s friend, Hoda Kotb.

The Today show host kicked off the singing competition with a cover of Blake’s 2013 No. 1 hit, “Boys ’Round Here.”

Watch Hoda get her groove on by singing a little “chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit.”

photo and video by Jim Casey

Brothers Osborne, Runaway June, Chuck Wicks & Todd O’Neill Win the Crowd at the 2017 Nash Country Kick-Off Party [Photo Gallery & Video]

Brothers Osborne, Runaway June, Chuck Wicks & Todd O’Neill Win the Crowd at the 2017 Nash Country Kick-Off Party [Photo Gallery & Video]

Posted on June 7, 2017

There’s a reason T.J. and John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne are the reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Duo of the Year. They know how to put on a show. And that’s exactly what the Bros did at the Cannery Ballroom on Tuesday night (June 6) as they headlined the 2017 Nash Country Kick-Off Party, which was sponsored by Nash FM 103.3, Roper, Coca-Cola, Walmart, Sprint, Popchips and George Dickel.

But before T.J. and John started kicking, 2016 Nash Next champion Todd O’Neill had the honor of officially kicking off the night’s festivities, covering Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” and performing his current single, “Love Again,” among others.

Chuck Wicks, who also emceed the event, took the stage next and belted out a few of his crowd-pleasers, including “Stealing Cinderella” and “Whole Damn Thing,” before trio Runaway June—Naomi Cook, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne—heated up the venue with “Wild West” and “Lipstick.”

The Brothers brought it home from there. In addition to playing a number of selections from their catalog, including “21 Summer,” “Stay a Little Longer” and their current single, “It Ain’t My Fault,” T.J. and John sampled a couple of new songs from their upcoming record, including a tune they co-wrote with Travis Meadows, which you can hear below.

All proceeds from the Nash Country Kick-Off Party benefit Musicians on Call, an organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Check out a photo gallery of the event, as well as the Brothers’ new song.

photos by Jim Casey and Jason Simanek

John Anderson to Get Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit . . . Featuring His Stuffed Alligator

John Anderson to Get Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit . . . Featuring His Stuffed Alligator

Posted on June 6, 2017

Remember the “alligator and the gar” mentioned in John Anderson’s 1992 hit, “Seminole Wind”?

So blow, blow Seminole wind
Blow like you’re never gonna blow again
I’m callin’ to you like a long-lost friend
But I know who you are
And blow, blow from the Okeechobee
All the way up to Micanopy
Blow across the home of the Seminole
The alligator and the gar

Apparently the gar survived, but the alligator got stuffed—and you can see it in John’s new spolight exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame, which will open on June 16.

The new spotlight exhibit will include:

  • A stuffed alligator owned by John
  • An early stage costume from John’s wardrobe embroidered patterns and rhinestones designed by western designer Manuel
  • A Manuel-designed wool and leather jacket with Native American motifs worn by John on the cover of Seminole Wind and in the video for “Straight Tequila Night”
  • John’s 1968 Fender Telecaster that the singer played in the video for “Straight Tequila Night”
  • A tooled leather guitar strap with John’s initials.
  • John’s two CMA Awards from 1983—Horizon Award and Single of the Year (“Swingin’”)

Over his 30-plus-year career, John has recorded a bevy of No. 1 tunes, including “Swingin’,” “Black Sheep,” “Wild and Blue,” “Straight Tequila Night” and “Money in the Bank.”

“I am very grateful and flattered that the folks at the Country Music Hall of Fame would consider me for an exhibit,” said John. “This is something that most artists only dream about and for me it’s becoming a reality. Love and thanks to the fans who have supported us through the years as well as the folks at the Hall of Fame.”

“Darius Rucker & Friends Benefit Concert” Surpasses $1 Million Raised for St. Jude + Watch Brooks & Dunn’s Surprise Performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”

“Darius Rucker & Friends Benefit Concert” Surpasses $1 Million Raised for St. Jude + Watch Brooks & Dunn’s Surprise Performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”

Posted on June 6, 2017

With his eighth annual Darius & Friends Benefit Concert on Monday night (June 5) at the Ryman Auditorium, Darius Rucker surpassed $1 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The sold-out concert and auction, in conjunction with the golf tournament today (June 6), raised more than $400,000, breaking all previous records and bringing the total amount raised over eight years to $1.2 million.

“You can’t help but be moved by the amazing work that St. Jude does,” says Darius. “To raise this kind of money and awareness for them . . . for the families that rely on St. Jude, it’s just incredible. I’m so grateful to all our friends who came out and donated their time to be on the show.”

Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Michael Ray, John Oates of Hall & Oates, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and Cowboy Mouth’s Paul Sanchez performed with Darius for the more than 2,400 fans in attendance. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn made a surprise appearance and treated fans to “Red Dirt Road” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” before heading back to Bridgestone Arena to watch the Nashville Predators defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Watch Brooks & Dunn perform “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” below.

main image courtesy of Crystal K. Martel Photography

“Music City Gives Back” Concert Featuring Kip Moore, Brett Young, Granger Smith & “Nash Nights Live” Is a Smash for Smashville [Photo Gallery]

“Music City Gives Back” Concert Featuring Kip Moore, Brett Young, Granger Smith & “Nash Nights Live” Is a Smash for Smashville [Photo Gallery]

Posted on June 6, 2017

Rodney Atkins’ seventh annual Music City Gives Back charity concert was a smash in Smashville yesterday (June 5) as Kip Moore, Brett Young and Granger Smith fired up the downtown crowd before the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Hosted by Nash Nights Live’s Shawn Parr and Elaina Smith, the annual concert benefited the W.O. Smith Music School. In addition to Kip, Brett and Granger, the concert featured a few surprise guests—Preds cheerleaders, mascot GNASH and announcer Terry Crisp—who worked the crowd into a frenzy (and helped spur the Preds to victory).

“This is the first time we’ve had hockey still going on in June in Nashville, so the crowd was extra excited, and so were the artists,” says co-host Elaina Smith. “Brett even rocked a Preds jersey. It was a great way to kick off CMA Fest week. Not even a little rain could dampen the spirit of the crowd. It was so much fun, and it was for a great cause.”

Check out the photo gallery below.

photos by Bryan Webb

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Release Tender New Video for “Speak to a Girl” [Watch]

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Release Tender New Video for “Speak to a Girl” [Watch]

Posted on June 6, 2017

Today (June 6), Tim McGraw and Faith Hill released a tender new video for their single, “Speak to a Girl,” which is currently No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The husband-and-wife tandem shows off their romantic side in the video that features the couple caressing and kissing throughout.

Written by Shy Carter, Dave Gibson and Joe Spargur, the tune is the first taste of Tim and Faith’s upcoming duets album.

“It’s one of our favorite songs that we’ve ever done,” Tim tells Nash Country Daily. “It’s just a really special, special song. I think it says so much. When songs can be timely and really move you and really have a message, then you know that you have something special. I think that this song really is a special song. It’s special for us, having three daughters—me being a husband and Faith being a mom of three daughters and growing up in a world of all women like I did, I think it’s just a really special song.”

“It kind of gives you a landscape of how to speak to a girl, and what the important parts of language are when it comes to communicating with one another—with a woman,” Faith reveals to Nash Country Daily. “It’s about truth and honesty and respect. The biggest one being respect.”

Watch Tim and Faith’s tender new video below.

Inside the Grand Opening of Florida Georgia Line’s New Nashville Restaurant, FGL House [Photo Gallery]

Inside the Grand Opening of Florida Georgia Line’s New Nashville Restaurant, FGL House [Photo Gallery]

Posted on June 6, 2017

Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley hosted an exclusive VIP Party on June 5 for the grand opening of their new Nashville venue, FGL House.

The four-story attraction at 122 3rd Ave South features multiple bars, the largest “Cruise” rooftop in Nashville and a basement-level lounge with a baby grand piano. Throughout the evening, a video wall showcased clips from FGL and other country artists, while Dee Jay Silver mixed tunes (he’ll be there every week for Country Club Tuesdays).

Industry insiders were also treated to a number of selections from the menu, including fried oysters, chicken lollipops, horseradish salmon, burgers and salads, as well as craft beers and signature cocktails made with FGL’s Old Camp Whiskey.

In addition to thanking the crowd for attending, Tyler and Brian debuted an unfinished video for their upcoming single, “Smooth,” which features songwriter Craig Wiseman and an Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas.

“What excites Tyler and I the most is always staying creative,” said Brian. “We love seeing what fresh things we can come up with to take our music to a new level and turn our dreams into reality.”

“We want FGL House to be just as welcoming, fun and entertaining for our guests as if they were coming out to one of our shows—nothing but good food, good drinks and good times,” added Brian.

Check out the photo gallery below.

photos by Jason Simanek

“SpongeBob SquarePants” Musical Heads to Broadway With Original Songs From Lady Antebellum, David Bowie, Steven Tyler & More

“SpongeBob SquarePants” Musical Heads to Broadway With Original Songs From Lady Antebellum, David Bowie, Steven Tyler & More

Posted on June 6, 2017

SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and the rest of the motley crew from Bikini Bottom will hit the Broadway stage on November 6 for the opening of The SpongeBob Musical.

According to the musical’s press release, SpongeBob and his crew have their hands full as they face total annihilation in their undersea world. But just when all hope seems lost, “a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.”

Directed by Tina Landau, The SpongeBob Musical features original songs from a bevy of artists, including David Bowie, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Lady Antebellum, whose offering, “Chop to the Top,” is performed as SpongeBob and Sandy climb a mountain.

Other artists who penned original songs include Yolanda Adams, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I.

The new musical had a Chicago run during the summer of 2016, and now the show will open at Broadway’s The Palace Theatre on December 4, with previews beginning on November 6. Tickets go on sale on June 26.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaCVbL8mxOo

photo courtesy The GreenRoom

Country News

Weather

  • Forecast
  • Currents
  • Planner