Brett Eldredge Scores Sixth Consecutive No. 1 Hit With “Wanna Be That Song”

Brett Eldredge Scores Sixth Consecutive No. 1 Hit With “Wanna Be That Song”

Posted on December 20, 2016

Brett Eldredge got an early Christmas present yesterday (Dec. 19) when the news came in that his current single, “Wanna Be That Song,” hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, giving the singer his sixth consecutive No. 1 single. His previous No. 1s include “Don’t Ya,” “Beat of the Music” and “Mean To Me” from his Bring You Back album and “Lose My Mind” and “Drunk on Your Love” from Illinois.

“Getting to be ‘that song’ for my fans just makes this so much sweeter, better than any number one I’ve ever had,” said Brett in a statement. “This is the song I’ve wanted to release for a long time so thank you to my team, my fans, country radio—and merry Christmas!”

Brett scored the last No. 1 hit of the year, as the charts take a hiatus for the Christmas holiday before resuming in 2017. The Illinois native is known for doing death-defying stunts when his songs hit the top of the charts, including swimming with sharks and skydiving. No word on what Brett will do to celebrate “Wanna Be That Song,” but we’re sure his mom won’t be happy.

The “Lose My Mind” singer is also seeing success with his first-ever Christmas album, Glow. His duet of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with Meghan Trainor tops the Holiday Music Chart for its third week and sits at No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Brett will continue to celebrate Glow on Friday, Dec. 23, on NBC’S Today Show, where he will join the hosts in Nashville to talk about his family’s holiday traditions and share his mother’s cookie recipe.

Congrats to Brett and his team on a very successful 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-RnmA8j0ZQ

Photo by ©Curtis Hilbun/AFF-USA.com

Country Stars React to the Death of Songwriter Andrew Dorff

Country Stars React to the Death of Songwriter Andrew Dorff

Posted on December 20, 2016

Condolences are pouring in via social media on the death of country music songwriter Andrew Dorff, who was responsible for penning such hits as Kenny Chesney’s “Save It for a Rainy Day,” Hunter Hayes’ “Somebody’s Heartbreak” and Blake Shelton’s “Neon Light.”

Andrew’s father, Steve Dorff, posted a thank you for the “outpouring of love and prayer” on Facebook:

The son of songwriter Steve Dorff Sr. and brother of actor Stephen Dorff, Andrew moved to Nashville from L.A. in 2003 to pursue songwriting. He went on to sign with Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville.

Andrew’s cause of death has not been released. According to the Miami-Dade medical examiner’s office, the songwriter died Monday night (Dec. 19). He was 40 years old.

Country stars like Chase Rice, Dan + Shay, Martina McBride and more have shared their condolences via Twitter.

Watch Craig Campbell and Actress Scarlett Johansson Sing “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” During USO Tour in Afghanistan

Watch Craig Campbell and Actress Scarlett Johansson Sing “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” During USO Tour in Afghanistan

Posted on December 20, 2016

While in Afghanistan on the USO’s star-studded holiday tour—which also included stops in Turkey, Qatar and Germany—Craig Campbell sat down with actress Scarlett Johansson [Lost In Translation, Lucy] to duet on Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 hit “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,” as part of his Women Cover Wednesday #WCW video series, where Craig covers songs originally recorded by women.

While Craig may have had some trouble kicking off the song, the Tony Award-winning ScarJo delivered her lines with a calm as cool as the Lieutenant Colonel Cavalry Stetson on his head. Watch the performance below.

Craig and Scarlett are on the six-day, four-country USO holiday tour with Captain America himself, actor Chris Evans, as well as NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ray Allen, four-time Olympic swimming medalist Maya DiRado and renowned mentalist and entertainer Jim Karol.

(From left) Renowned mentalist/entertainer Jim Karol; ten-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ray Allen; four-time Olympic medalist in swimming Maya DiRado; actor/filmmaker Chris Evans; Tony Award-winning actress/four-time Golden Globe nominee and USO tour veteran Scarlett Johansson; and RED BOW Records’ country star and USO tour veteran Craig Campbell pose for a photo alongside General Dunford and wife, Ellyn; USO CEO and President J.D. Crouch II and wife, Kristin; and Command Sergeant Major John Troxell and wife, Sandra; as well as hundreds of U.S. service members stationed overseas as part of the 2016 Chairman USO Holiday tour in early December.(From left) Renowned mentalist/entertainer Jim Karol; ten-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ray Allen; four-time Olympic medalist in swimming Maya DiRado; actor/filmmaker Chris Evans; Tony Award-winning actress/four-time Golden Globe nominee and USO tour veteran Scarlett Johansson; and RED BOW Records’ country star and USO tour veteran Craig Campbell pose for a photo alongside General Dunford and wife, Ellyn; USO CEO and President J.D. Crouch II and wife, Kristin; and Command Sergeant Major John Troxell and wife, Sandra; as well as hundreds of U.S. service members stationed overseas as part of the 2016 Chairman USO Holiday tour in early December.

“I had a great time visiting and performing for our nation’s service members and military families just a few months ago with the USO,” said Craig in a statement. “I am so honored that General Dunford invited me on this incredibly important tour. It really means a lot to have the opportunity to give back to those who give so much and to bring a little piece of home to them during the holidays.”

Craig is encouraging viewers to please join him, alongside Scarlet and the USO, in being a Force Behind the Forces and help the USO send 1.4 million messages of support to service members around the world by year’s end.

Visit USO.org/message and send your message today!

photo by Dave Gatley

Brad Paisley Announces New Album, “Love and War,” Out March 3

Brad Paisley Announces New Album, “Love and War,” Out March 3

Posted on December 19, 2016

Fresh from the unveiling of Little Jimmy Dickens’ wax figure at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night (Dec. 17), Brad Paisley is announcing the release of his eleventh studio album, Love and War, due to drop March 3.

Love and War, co-produced by Brad along with Luke Wooten, will feature Brad’s current single “Today,” as well as his collaboration with Demi Lovato, “Without a Fight.  The album will reportedly contain many other collaborations, including songs with Mick Jagger, Timbaland and John Fogerty. Brad’s been dropping hints about the album over the past months via his Twitter account.

 

The “Crushin’ It” singer has been known for his collaborations. In the past he has teamed up with artists like Alabama on “Old Alabama,” Dolly Parton on “When I Get Where I’m Going,” Keith Urban on “Start a Band,”  “Alison Krauss on “Whiskey Lullaby” and Carrie Underwood on “Remind Me,”

“Today,” about living in the moment and holding on to today’s memory of your love, is currently sitting in the Top 15 of the Billboard country airplay chart.

“And I don’t know about tomorrow / Right now the whole world is right / And the memory of a day like today / Can get you through the rest of your life,” sings Brad in the chorus.  “And as the seasons change and time goes by / When your hair is gray and so is mine / I know for sure that you’re gonna be  / Just as beautiful as you are to me / Today”

Brad wrapped his Life Amplified World Tour, which saw him criss-cross the US and Canada, on Oct. 1 in Las Vegas and recently announced a second leg of the tour kicking off on Feb. 1, 2017 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with guests Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell.

 

Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBC

Charley Pride Honored With 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award From the Recording Academy

Charley Pride Honored With 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award From the Recording Academy

Posted on December 19, 2016

After 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: the Recording Academy will honor Charley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Charley, a three-time Grammy winner, is considered country music’s first African-American superstar. He signed to RCA Victor in 1967 and earned a string of No. 1 hits, including “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me),” “(I’m So) Afraid of Losing You Again,” “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” “Amazing Love” and many more.

Charley won the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1971 and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972. Charley was the first African-American to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage and he became the Opry’s first African-American member in 1993.

The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. The recipients are determined by vote of the Recording Academy’s national board of trustees.

Other 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award winners include Jimmie Rogers, who is known as the “Father of Country Music,” as well as Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Nina Simone, Sly Stone and the Velvet Underground.

Congrats, Charley.

 

Watch a Sneak Peek of Cassadee Pope’s “Lip Sync Battle” Against Dustin Lynch on Dec. 21

Watch a Sneak Peek of Cassadee Pope’s “Lip Sync Battle” Against Dustin Lynch on Dec. 21

Posted on December 19, 2016

Cassadee Pope will spar with recent tourmate Dustin Lynch on an upcoming episode of Spike’s Lip Sync Battle on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

During the episode, Cassadee and Dustin will lip sync covers of some of their favorite songs, including Cassadee’s cover of Panic! at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” which you can see a sneak peek of below.

Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary from Chrissy Teigen, Lip Sync Battle airs Wednesday, Dec. 21, on Spike at 9 p.m. ET.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxA2CHUtB7A&feature=youtu.be

photo courtesy of Spike

Watch Carrie Underwood Cram Two Weeks of Australian Fun Into 2-Minute Video

Watch Carrie Underwood Cram Two Weeks of Australian Fun Into 2-Minute Video

Posted on December 19, 2016

On Saturday, Dec. 17, Carrie Underwood capped her nine-date co-headlining tour of New Zealand and Australia as a part of Keith Urban’s Ripcord World Tour. Carrie’s Oceania gig started on Dec. 3 in Wellington, New Zealand, and included Australian stops in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.

Carrie posted a recap video of her time Down Under on Twitter, and it seems she was on the go the entire two weeks. In addition to her nine performances, Carrie took part in numerous television and radio interviews as well as a skydiving excursion and trips to the beach.

Well guys, it’s been a great year,” says Carrie during a champagne toast with her team after her final performance. “Let’s go home.”

Check out Carrie’s recap video below.

Jennifer Nettles Sends Out Positive Energy in New Video for “Hey Heartbreak”

Jennifer Nettles Sends Out Positive Energy in New Video for “Hey Heartbreak”

Posted on December 19, 2016

While Jennifer Nettles has been busy enjoying—or should we say working through—the Christmas season by releasing her first solo Christmas album, To Celebrate Christmas, hosting the CMA Country Christmas special and starring in Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors TV movie, she found some time to shoot and release a new video for her current single, “Hey Heartbreak.”

The video, directed by Shane Drake, shows Jennifer heading to the sunny shores of California to help heal herself after a heartbreak. While you may associate heartbreak with a melancholy video, Jennifer and Shane take a different approach by depicting a woman reflecting and enjoying herself while moving past the hurt to find her happy again.

“Who can’t relate to a good breakup song?” said Jennifer. “The fun part is that there are all kinds of breakup songs. You could be Adele and you could be heartbroken and down. Or you could be ‘Hey Heartbreak’ that is super fun and triumphant and almost like an anthem for freedom. You’re really moving past the sadness and healing.”

Watch Jennifer’s “Hey Heartbreak” below.

Jennifer also shared behind-the-scenes footage from the California shoot location.

“The whole idea here is that she is letting go of a heartbreak,” said Shane Drake, the video’s director, about the concept. “She’s letting go of all the stuff that make you feel down – makes you feel constricted. We decided to take positive approach towards ourselves where Jennifer can have Santa Barbara to recharge and re-energize.”

Go behind-the-scenes with Jennifer on the set of “Hey Heartbreak.” You can find “Hey Heartbreak” featured on Jennifer’s sophomore solo album Playing With Fire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH92o05mPB4

Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records

Go Behind the Scenes of Kelsea Ballerini’s New “Yeah Boy” Video

Go Behind the Scenes of Kelsea Ballerini’s New “Yeah Boy” Video

Posted on December 19, 2016

Kelsea Ballerini is ending the year with a new video for her fourth single, “Yeah Boy,” from her debut album, The First Time.

The video, which shows off Kelsea’s fun personality, is filled with neon lights, vibrant backdrops and plenty of dancing. Kelsea struts her stuff as background dancers flank her during the upbeat tune, which is currently No. 24 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.

Nash Country Daily was on set with Kelsea when she shot the video and we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Yeah Boy” as Kelsea talks about the vibe and her whirlwind year.

“2016 has been a whirlwind in the most beautiful way,” Kelsea tells Nash Country Daily in the video. “We’re finishing it off with a headlining tour this fall, which I’m really excited about. And I’m going to start working on my record, which will lead us into 2017. I’m hopefully releasing a new single from a new record, getting to tour with Thomas Rhett next year, releasing a new album and then we’re touring through the end of the year. So I’m around, I hope to see everybody on the road. I’m excited about it.”

Kelsea recently wrapped up her The First Time Tour on Dec. 14 in Houston and has plans to be with family for the holidays. “I’ll go to Knoxville to see dad, here [Nashville] to see mom and then the day after I’m going to Australia for a couple of weeks,” she tells Nash Country Daily.

Sounds like a good way to end a fabulous year for country music’s golden girl. Watch as Kelsea talks about her new video, “Yeah Boy.”

You can watch the full video here:

Willie Nelson to Play Nashville Venue for the First Time in More Than 40 Years

Willie Nelson to Play Nashville Venue for the First Time in More Than 40 Years

Posted on December 19, 2016

If you thought Willie Nelson, 83, would be slowing down in the new year, think again. He’s already got more than 30 tour dates on the calendar, including a newly announced stop in Nashville.

For the first time in more than 40 years, Willie will play at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 7, 2017. Willie, who last played the venue in 1974, has recorded more than 200 albums in his six-decade career, including 2016’s Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin, which was recently nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

Tickets for Willie’s Jan. 7 show at the War Memorial Auditorium will go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. CT. The venue seats around 2,000 people, so you’d better strike quickly if you want to see the show.

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