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.

Watch Brantley Gilbert Help Spread Holiday Cheer by Surprising Three Veterans With New Polaris ATVs

Watch Brantley Gilbert Help Spread Holiday Cheer by Surprising Three Veterans With New Polaris ATVs

Posted on December 19, 2016

Brantley Gilbert helped spread some holiday cheer by partnering with Polaris and the Disabled American Veterans to surprise three U.S. vets and their families with new Polaris RZR off-road vehicles.

The three veterans—Brandon Marchioni, Mike Hammons and Dan O’Connor—and their families were invited to the High Lifter’s Off-Road Park in Louisiana under the guise of helping Polaris with a promotional video. Instead, the group was treated to a day of off-roading with Brantley and a private concert.

At the end of the day, Brantley helped Polaris and DAV surprise each family with a set of keys to their new Polaris RZR XP 1000.

“The vets give so much for all of us,” said Brantley. “To be able to team with a company like Polaris and have fun all day on their RZRs, then send the vets home with one? To me, that’s how we pass it on and make the holidays special for those unseen heroes.”

Watch the video below.

Brad Paisley Unveils Little Jimmy Dickens Wax Figure as Part of Nashville’s New Madame Tussauds Attraction

Brad Paisley Unveils Little Jimmy Dickens Wax Figure as Part of Nashville’s New Madame Tussauds Attraction

Posted on December 19, 2016

‌In honor of Little Jimmy Dickens’ birthday today (Dec. 19), Brad Paisley teamed up with world-renowned Madame Tussauds and the Grand Ole Opry to reveal Little Jimmy’s first wax figure that will be joining the new Nashville-area attraction, which is slated to open in the spring at Nashville’s Opry Mills.

Brad honored his late friend at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (Dec. 17) by playing one of Little Jimmy’s songs, “Out Behind the Barn,” and unveiling the wax figure in front of a sold-out audience. Jimmy’s figure, which portrays him from the 1960s, shows the four-foot, 11-inch-singer in his signature rhinestone-studded suit, a “JD” ring, cowboy boots and cowboy hat. His figure’s smiling expression was decided by his wife, Mona, so visitors could experience the twinkle in his eye.

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“I’m floored at the likeness,” Brad said. “Jimmy gave the Opry the personality it deserved. He was the kindest to new artists of anybody. He was never judgmental and he was always extremely supportive. He was a man who loved everyone and I’m honored to sing one of his songs [“Out Behind the Barn”].”

little-jimmy-waxMadame Tussauds Nashville attraction is a new interactive wax experience where guests have the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s biggest musical icons. Each Madame Tussauds figure involves teams of professional artists and sculptors who spend months on extensive research and take more than 300 measurements to recreate world-famous icons.

The Nashville site will be themed Soundtrack of America and will celebrate iconic musicians from the past and present. It will also be the company’s first attraction in the U.S. that focuses solely on music icons that have shaped America’s musical landscape. Artists already announced for the Nashville attraction include Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Minnie Pearl, Johnny Cash and Taylor Swift, with many more to be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information on the new figures, visit the attractions website.

Watch Temecula Road Close Out 2016 With an 18-Song Mash-Up of This Year’s Most Popular Country Tunes

Watch Temecula Road Close Out 2016 With an 18-Song Mash-Up of This Year’s Most Popular Country Tunes

Posted on December 18, 2016

Teenage trio Temecula Road—comprised of Dawson Anderson, 17, and sisters Maddie Salute, 16, and Emma Salute, 17—are closing out 2016 with a nifty little mash-up of this year’s most popular country songs.

We counted 18 of this year’s top songs in the mash-up, including:

  1. Maren Morris’ “My Church”
  2. Florida Georgia Line’s “H.O.L.Y.”
  3. Dan + Shay’s “From the Ground Up”
  4. Brett Eldredge’s “Drunk on Your Love”
  5. Luke Bryan and Karen Fairchild’s “Home Alone Tonight”
  6. Carrie Underwood’s “Heartbeat”
  7. Chris Lane’s “Fix”
  8. Kenny Chesney and P!nk’s “Setting the World on Fire”
  9. Chris Young and Cassadee Pope’s “Think of You”
  10. Cole Swindell’s “You Should Be Here”
  11. Chase Bryant’s “Little Bit of You”
  12. Kelsea Ballerini’s “Lost Boy”
  13. Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man”
  14. Old Dominion’s “Snapback”
  15. Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind”
  16. Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You”
  17. Dierks Bentley and Elle King’s “Different for Girls”
  18. Jake Owen’s “American Country Love Song.”

Did we miss any? Listen for yourself below.

Watch Kelly Clarkson Rehearse “Blue Christmas” for Her “Miracle on Broadway” Showcase

Watch Kelly Clarkson Rehearse “Blue Christmas” for Her “Miracle on Broadway” Showcase

Posted on December 16, 2016

Kelly Clarkson will host her second annual Miracle on Broadway benefit concert tonight (Dec. 16) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

The concert, which will feature performances from Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, RaeLynn, Hunter Hayes, Chip Esten, The SteelDrivers and more, will benefit a number of charities, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, the W.O Smith School of Music, the Nashville Public Library Foundation, Abe’s Garden and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Tickets are still available for $26.

Kelly teased a performance of “Blue Christmas” on Facebook Live yesterday (Dec. 15), which you can check out below.

Reba McEntire Announces New Gospel Album, “Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope,” and Ryman Auditorium Concert

Reba McEntire Announces New Gospel Album, “Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope,” and Ryman Auditorium Concert

Posted on December 16, 2016

Reba McEntire had a few announcements to make Thursday night (Dec. 15) via a Facebook Live video chat. The singer talked about winding up the 2016 year and all the things she has coming up for an exciting 2017. We’ll let her tell you all about it.

“Here’s what I have to tell you,” Reba said in the video. “Of course we’ll be going back to Vegas with Brooks & Dunn—February, June and December of next year. Really excited about that. The people at Caesars Coliseum are so sweet to us, we have a wonderful time. We start back in February, so come see us. Also, we’ll be going to Europe to the Country 2 Country concert festival. We’ll be going to Glasgow, Scotland, London and then to Dublin, Ireland. That’s going to be a lot of fun. Those dates are March 10, 11 and 12.”

And here’s the kicker, Reba then proceeded to announce a new gospel album.

“And today was a really special day because I got to shoot a video for my new first single off of the brand new album that’s going to be released February the 3rd of 2017,” Reba continued. “It’s a gospel album. The new song that we did the video for today is called “Back to God.” Loved it, it was very inspirational. We got to shoot it in this beautiful church on the east side of Nashville.

“The new album is called Sing It Now. It will be released February the 3rd, 2017. It’s called Songs of Faith & Hope and that’s what’s in the album. It’s a double album. One album has 10 hymns on it, songs that I grew up singing all my life. And the other one are 10 brand-new songs. It’s a joint partnership with Nash Icon and Capitol Christian. I was thrilled to death to get to do a gospel album, I’ve been wanting to do one forever.”

Reba also went on to announce a new song called “Softly and Tenderly,” that she recorded with Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood. That song is available on iTunes today. Fans can download a new song every Friday between today (Dec. 16) and Feb. 3. Pre-orders include autographed album, t-shirt and more at reba.com.

And if that wasn’t enough, Reba will be performing one-night-only show at the Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 15, 2017. “I have never performed a complete show at the Ryman Auditorium,” she said.

Tickets went on sale last night (Dec. 15) and the event is already sold out.

Watch Reba talk about all she has going on for 2017.

Watch Blake Shelton Go GIRL Crazy on “Jimmy Kimmel” as He Talks About His Girlfriend, His Love of “The Golden Girls” & Performs “Guy With a Girl”

Watch Blake Shelton Go GIRL Crazy on “Jimmy Kimmel” as He Talks About His Girlfriend, His Love of “The Golden Girls” & Performs “Guy With a Girl”

Posted on December 16, 2016

Fresh off of his coaching victory on The Voice, Blake Shelton stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for the first time in two years last night (Dec. 15) for a sit-down interview and performance of his current single, “A Guy With a Girl.”

And Blake covered a lot of topics during the interview, including adjusting to life in L.A. where his girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, lives; taking helicopter rides around Oklahoma; visiting Disneyland for the first time; and his love of The Golden Girls (spoiler alert, his favorite is Dorothy).

“But the fact remains that, you know, [Gwen’s] house is about, I don’t know, two miles from here, and it took, I don’t know, three hours to get here, so that sucks for anybody,” said Blake.

“I heard you bought a helicopter at your house in Oklahoma,” said Jimmy. “Is that correct? Is that true?”

Blake confessed to owning a helicopter and taking Gwen on a Bachelor-style dates around the Oklahoma area.

“We do,” said Blake. “We actually, we use that thing a lot. It gets a lot more use than you would think. I don’t fly it. I don’t know how to fly it.”

Watch the clip below.

Blake also performed his Top 10 single, “Guy With a Girl,” which you can watch below.

And there’s more from the interview below, including Blake talking about going to Disneyland for the first time and visiting Gwen’s childhood home, as well as his love of The Golden Girls.

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