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Following in the footsteps of fellow artists like Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts have taken the steps to enter the restaurant business, opening their own eatery.
While the venture has been talked about since 2012, the first of the restaurants is finally set to open in Cleveland, in May—relatively close to the release of the trio’s new album, Back To Us, set to drop May 19.
“Well, they’re building the first one right now in Cleveland,” Jay tells Nash Country Daily. “It’s supposed to be open by the end of May, actually.”
“I think LA next,” adds Gary. “And then there’s one in Connecticut too that’s on it’s way.”
But don’t expect the trio’s restaurants to be like your typical honky-tonk bars.
“It’s like a concert venue,” explains Jay. “You can do live music in there. It’s just an American bar and restaurant. The menu is influenced by the three of us and some of our favorites that our families made over the years.”
“It’s place where we would want to go to,” adds Joe Don.
“It’s really going to be fun family atmosphere, says Gary. “It’s just going to be great. It’s not like Toby’s, Honky Tonk bar.
“It’s more like a Jay Alexander’s with a stage in it,” jokes Jay. “With memorabilia here and there. We’re excited about it. We’re not running it. There’s a group that came to us and pitched us this idea to license our names.”
“God. Can you imagine if we tried to run it on our own,” laughs Joe Don. “That place would be a wreck.”
And as for the name? We bet the guys didn’t have to think long and hard about what to call the new restaurant.
“It’s called Rascal Flatts Bar and Grill. Just so there’s no confusion,” laughs Jay. “‘Are we in the right place? Where’s that restaurant the Flatts were opening up?’
Look out for the Rascal Flatts Bar and Grill coming soon to a city near you—If you live in Cleveland, Los Angeles or Stamford, Conn.
Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com
Reba McEntire, John Prine and Jason Isbell will headline Love Letters—Thistle Farms’ 20th anniversary fundraiser—on May 3 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
Thistle Farms helps female survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction by providing safe and supportive housing, the opportunity for economic independence and a strong community of advocates and partners. Founded by Becca Stevens in 1997, Thistle Farms employs 50 local survivors and supports more than 1,500 women through global partners and a national network of sister organizations.
The May 3rd event at the Ryman will celebrate the organization’s accomplishments over the past two decades. In addition to Reba, John and Jason, Amanda Shires and Shemekia Copeland will perform.
Tickets for the event are on sale now.
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Last night (April 10), Trace Adkins dropped by Adam Carolla’s new show on Spike TV—Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live—to help the comedian construct some outdoor furniture.
In addition to helping Adam build a table and couch out of old pallets, Trace played the “Screw Adam Challenge,” where guests hammer nails and drill screws into a wooden cutout of Adam’s face as quickly as they can.
Check out the clip of Trace competing in the Challenge below, as well as a clip of the completed outdoor furniture.
In one of the first Team Blake knockout rounds on The Voice Monday night (April 10), Blake Shelton pitted Andrea Thomas against Lauren Duski for the elimination showdown.
Andrea, who is a former backup singer for Carrie Underwood, chose Faith Hill’s “Cry” for her song.
“If you sing backup for Carrie, you sing perfectly. Maybe it’s time to dirty it up,” Blake said to Andrea before her performance.
Blake pitted Andrea against Lauren Duski, who chose Alison Krauss’ “When You Say Nothing At All” (originally sung by Keith Whitley).
“I paired Andrea and Lauren because they’re my pop-leaning country artists,” Blake explained. “Selfishly, I don’t want to do it, but I think it’s the best thing for my team.”
Hey @adamlevine @aliciakeys @gwenstefani – how much can I pay y’all to make these decisions for me? I won’t go higher than ten bucks…
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) April 11, 2017
Blake had to make the hard decision all by himself. “This is the one I’ve been dreading,” he said. In the end, Blake chose Lauren over Andrea to continue on the show.
Watch both Andrea and Lauren in the knockout round. You be the judge.
An avid supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, country star Craig Morgan spent 17 years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. Since 2002, Craig has been boosting military morale by regularly teaming up with the USO for tours that have entertained more that 37,000 service members and their families across 12 countries.
Craig recently completed his eighth USO Tour, a weeklong trip that made stops in Hawaii, Guam, Diego Garcia, Qatar, Italy and Afghanistan, as well as aboard the USS George H. W. Bush. Joining Craig on the tour were Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Paul J. Selva, UFC fighter Dominick Cruz, chef Robert Irvine, Olympic swimmer Katie Meili and entertainer Jim Karol.
“Having served, I know how important it is to feel the support from everyone back home, so I’m always up for the chance to spend time with our soldiers serving abroad,” Craig tells Nash Country Daily. “On this last USO Tour, we visited troops in six countries, and it’s always an honor getting to thank our troops in person for their service and sacrifice for our country.”
Craig will be playing a string of upcoming concert dates, and be sure to check out the eighth season of Craig’s award-winning television series, Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors, on the Outdoor Channel this summer.
photos courtesy of the USO
It’s only been 12 days since The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and his wife, Evyn, welcomed their first son, Jude Daniel Johnston, into the world. But the front man for the band can’t help but share his pride for his new little bundle of joy.
Born on March 30 at 1:32 am, Jude weighed in at 7 lbs 3oz. Jaren has been taking to his Instagram account (@thejaren) to show off his new son.
“Here he is yall… Say hello to Jude Daniel Johnston. We are absolutely in LOVE!!!! 7lbs 3oz. Born 3-30-17 at 1:32am. We are home , healthy and about to “get out that vinyl”. 👶🏻🎧🎼💪. Much ❤️- ev, j & j. 👪,” he posted when Jude was born.
Since then, we’ve been able to witness the little guy’s life, chillin’ with mom and dad. What once was an account filled with photos of the road life, is now a place for the new daddy to brag about his little boy.
Check out the adorable pictures of Jaren, Evyn and Jude as they get to know each other.
thejaren We gettin’ along like peas and carrots. We are only halfway thru “Bleach” and he made me put his Nirvana onesie on him. 🤘🏻
thejaren Wake up dad. 🤗
thejaren First doctor visit with the little guy. 💪. Dr says he is doing great!!! 🙏
thejaren He seems to be sleeping better than me & @evynm ….Night… 😴😴😴😴
thejaren Night y’all. Nice shot @evynm 😘❤️
thejaren Happy Friday y’all. 👪
thejaren The first introduction went really well. Lillie & Jude. ❤️
thejaren Litttle bud is feelin @dwightyoakam !! 💪🎼
thejaren Stretching out. Baby Jude.
thejaren ❤️😴
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Jessie James Decker and husband Eric Decker have put their 10,000-square-foot Georgia mansion on the market for a cool $1.45 million.
The 8-bedroom, 7-bath home features a wine cellar, 4-car garage, beamed ceilings and a chef’s main kitchen. The house was built in 2006 and sits on .75 acres in the Governor’s Towne Club in Acworth, Ga. (approximately 35 miles northwest of Atlanta).
Check out some photos.
Photos courtesy of Trulia
Calling all #Nashies. CMT has announced that it’s highest rated drama, Nashville, is returning to your television sets for the midseason premiere on June 1—picking up 10 weeks after events unfolded in the midseason finale.
If you still need more of a Nashville fix and haven’t gotten enough of your favorite Nashvillians, the one hour drama will also be returning for a brand new season—16 episodes— early next year.
Coming up on the second half of the season, Deacon helps Daphne with a school project, but Daphne feels unmotivated. Juliette gives Maddie unsolicited advice about a song. Scarlett and Gunnar receive news about the baby.
As previously announced, actresses Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Hart of Dixie) and Kaitlin Doubleday (Empire) will be added to the show midseason. Additionally, Jeff Nordling (Big Little Lies) will return as Brad Maitland, the owner of the Nashville’s most successful label.
Don’t worry if you miss an episode, Hulu will continue to stream each episode the day after it airs on CMT. Check out Chip Esten announcing new season on set of Nashville.
Photo courtesy CMT
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were announced this morning (April 10), and Florida Georgia Line secured six nominations to lead all country artists.
In addition to picking up a nomination in the all-genre Top Duo/Group category, Florida Georgia Line earned nominations for Top Country Artist, Top Country Album, Top Country Song (twice) and Top Country Collaboration.
Keith Urban copped nominations for Top Country Artist, Top Country Album and Top Country Song, while Kenny Chesney netted nominations for Top Country Tour, Top Country Song and Top Country Collaboration.
Hillary Scott earned nominations for Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album and Top Christian Song.
Luke Bryan picked up an all-genre Billboard Chart Achievement Award nomination as well as a Top Country Tour nomination.
The Billboard Music Awards will air on May 21 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Check out all of the country-centric nominations below.
Luke Bryan
Nicki Minaj
The Chainsmokers
The Weeknd
Twenty One Pilots
The Chainsmokers
Coldplay
Florida Georgia Line
Guns N’ Roses
Twenty One Pilots
Florida Georgia Line
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Chris Stapleton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Dixie Chicks
Jason Aldean, They Don’t Know
Florida Georgia Line, Dig Your Roots
Blake Shelton, If I’m Honest
Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Keith Urban, Ripcord
Kenny Chesney Featuring Pink, “Setting The World On Fire”
Florida Georgia Line, “H.O.L.Y.”
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Tim McGraw, “May We All”
Little Big Town, “Better Man”
Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Dierks Bentley featuring Elle King, “Different for Girls”
Kenny Chesney featuring Pink, “Setting the World On Fire”
Eric Church featuring Rhiannon Giddens, “Kill a Word”
Florida Georgia Line featuring Tim McGraw, “May We All”
Chris Young featuring Vince Gill, “Sober Saturday Night”
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong Worship
Hillary Scott & the Family
Skillet
Chris Tomlin
Casting Crowns, The Very Next Thing
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be
Joey + Rory, Hymns
Hillary Scott & The Family, Love Remains
Skillet, Unleashed
Lauren Daigle, “Trust In You”
Hillary Scott & The Family, “Thy Will”
Skillet, “Feel Invincible”
Ryan Stevenson featuring GabeReal, “Eye Of The Storm”
Zach Williams, “Chain Breaker”
Billboard Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 18, 2016 through March 16, 2017.
