Fresh off his chart topping hit, “Head Over Boots,” Jon Pardi has released the second single from his current album, California Sunrise, called “Dirt On My Boots”—the No. 1 most-added record on country radio this week.
Jon performed the single, “Dirt On My Boots,” in a five-song set as part of VEVO’s performance series, VEVO Presents—the first country artist to be picked as part of the series. Other artists previously featured include Meghann Trainor, Ariana Grande and The Weekend.
Jon is currently preparing to hit the road as part of Kip Moore’s Me and My Kind Tour, which kicks off on Sept. 30 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Is it just me or are you sensing some sort of boot theme going on here? You can listen to Jon’s new single below:
In addition to hitting the No. 1 spot on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart this past week, Jason’s They Don’t Know is also the No. 1 album on the all-genre Billboard 200. They Don’t Know marks Jason’s third consecutive album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, following 2014’s Old Boots, New Dirt and 2012’s Night Train.
“Selling albums and people wanting to go buy a full-length album, those days are dwindling fast, man,” says Jason to Nash Country Daily. “It’s unfortunate because as a fan growing up, buying people’s albums, I thought that was great. I couldn’t wait to go buy an album and get home and listen to the songs. Not only the ones that were on the radio, but all the other ones and sit down with my guitar and try to learn how to play all those songs. It’s almost kind of like a lost thing anymore. For me, it’s like if people are going to go out and spend 15 bucks on a record or whatever it is, I want to give them as much as I can give them for 15 bucks, you know.”
They Don’t Know is the first country album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights in August 2015. After the 2015 CMA Awards in November, Chris Stapleton’s Traveller re-entered the chart and stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for two weeks.
“We try to just give them more bang for their buck, I guess,” says Jason about his new 15-song album. “If you’re going to go spend the money on it, we want you to feel like it’s worth it in the end. A lot of times for me it’s hard to narrow it down to 10 songs on a record. There’s songs that I feel like are hits that we’re not able to cut, and so I want to cut as many as I can, too. It’s just kind of something we started doing for a while now and it’s just kind of become the way it is for me. It’s just knowing we’re going to cut 15 songs, and that’s just the way it is.”
Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild is one of country music’s most stylish women, so it’s natural that she would create her very own clothing line. In October 2015, Karen launched her collection, fittingly called Fair Child by Karen Fairchild, which is available at evine.com.
Now the stunning singer is revealing her new fall line. Ranging in price from $34 to $120, the affordable clothing line has a look for everyone.
“The real reason I’m making clothes is because I like clothes,” Karen says in the promo video. “I love clothes. That’s the whole reason why I’ve always wanted to do a collection. Outside of writing songs and performing, it’s definitely my passion.”
The website describes the line as a collection that fuses striking embellishments and textures to create looks that not only make a bold statement, but also possess that perfect lived-in feeling. Nashville inspired, with a rock and roll sensibility streamlined into one beautiful collection. Fair Child features both statement pieces and classically designed staples that can be easily combined to create endless looks.
You can check out Karen’s styles at evine.com and tune in to Evine Live at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET tonight (Sept. 20) and Wednesday (Sept. 21) at 10 a.m. ET to see Karen unveil the new fall line.
On The Talk on Sept. 16, Trisha announced that she has a new signature fragrance—aptly dubbed Trisha Yearwood—that is available exclusively at Walmart.
You are probably asking yourself: what does Trisha Yearwood (the perfume, not the person) smell like? Pumpkin spice? Saddle Soap? Sassafras? Success?
According to a release, the fragrance is a celebration of modern femininity that opens with an inviting floral bouquet of honeysuckle, white peach and lily of the valley. It continues with heart notes of jasmine and sweet tiare flower, which delight the senses while a delicate and sophisticated blend of woods, musk, amber and vanilla notes leave a soothing trail that is irresistible. Trisha Yearwood is available in an eau de parfum and body mist and costs $19.82.
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Lee Brice and Justin Moore announced yesterday (Sept. 19) that they will join forces for The American Made Tour, a co-headlining gig that will feature openers William Michael Morgan and Brett Young. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on Jan. 12, 2017, and hits more than 20 cities before capping in Jackson, Miss., on March 24.
“It’s very exciting to get back out there as a headliner,” Justin said in a press release. “To be able to do it with my buddy Lee is even more exciting. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time. It’s gonna definitely be a party every night. I hope the fans are as jacked up about it as we are.”
“When we put this tour together we thought about the fans first,” said Lee. “I love playing live but what’s even more fun is interacting with the amazing people in the audience. That’s what it’s all about. I can’t wait to get out there to play the songs everyone already knows but we’re also planning to give these audiences a sneak peek into a few songs off the new record!”
American Made Tour Dates
Jan. 12: Indianapolis, Ind. – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Jan. 13: La Crosse, Wis. – La Crosse Center
Jan. 14: Rosemont, Ill. – Rosemont Theatre
Jan. 19: Corbin, Ky. – Arena
Jan. 26: Jacksonville, Fla. – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Jan. 27: Fayetteville, N.C. – Crown Coliseum
Jan. 28: Macon, Ga. – Macon Centreplex Coliseum
Feb. 2: Pittsburgh, Pa. – Peterson Events Center, University of Pittsburgh
Feb. 3: Fairfax, Va. – EagleBank Arena
Feb. 4: Greensboro, N.C. – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Feb. 9: Canton, Ohio – Canton Memorial Civic Center
Feb. 10: Highland Heights, Ky. – BB&T Arena
Feb. 11: Bloomington, Ill. – U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Feb, 23: Murray, Ky. – CFSB Center
Feb. 25: Milwaukee, Wis. – Milwaukee Theater
March 2: Independence, Mo. – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
March 3: St. Louis, Mo. – Chaifetz Arena
March 16: Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa Events Center
March 17: Salina, Kan. – Bicentennial Center
March 18: Loveland, Colo. – Budweiser Events Center
March 23: Huntsville, Ala. – Von Braun Center
March 24: Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi Coliseum
Jana Kramer showed her toughness on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars last night (Sept. 19) as the “I Got the Boy” singer had to dance through the pain of an injury she sustained during the previous week’s practice.
You could see the pain on Jana’s face as the rehearsal tape showed her injury. After visiting the doctor it was revealed that Jana strained her rib muscles—an injury that would sideline a lot of people. But Jana, not wanting to leave in week two, persevered and danced through the pain.
“Week one was so good, I don’t want to be a disappointment in week two,” Jana said on the show. “I’m very worried that we’re not going to get through the dance. I don’t want to leave the second week in.”
The theme of the show was TV Week, where each member danced to their favorite TV show theme song. To honor her character, Alex Dupre, from the CW’s One Tree Hill, Jana hit the floor with her partner, Gleb Savchenko, to dance the tango to the TV series’ theme song, “I Don’t Want to Be”—sung live by special guest Gavin DeGraw.
While Jana didn’t receive the best scores of the night, she’s still in the game. Judge Len Goodman, who didn’t care for her dance last week, gave her an 8 this week, which was the highest score among the judges. The remaining three judges—Carrie Ann Inaba, Julianne Hough and Bruno Tonioli—each awarded Jana with 7s, bringing her total score to 29 out of 40.
“I love the passion. I love your drive. I love what you put into the performance. You really live every moment. I love that. The chemistry is brilliant,” Bruno said. “You missed a couple of passes. You have to be very careful with intricate choreography to make it smooth and flowy. End the extension. Use the back of the leg. Extend from the back through the toe.”
Watch Jana and Gleb’s tango and tune in to ABC tonight (Sept. 20) at 8 p.m. ET to see who gets eliminated this week. You can also see the premiere of the CMA’s new “Forever Country” video.
By now you’ve probably heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars have joined forces to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards.
The luminous list includes: Alabama, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Ronnie Milsap, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Randy Travis, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Trisha Yearwood.
Off the top of my head, I came up with 15 artists who were excluded from the new medley. Maybe they were asked and declined. Maybe they were excluded on purpose. Maybe they were forgotten about. Maybe I’m tired of starting the past four sentences with “maybe.”
Vote now for the one you wish was included. The number of CMA Awards won is in parenthesis next to the artist’s name.
As Luke Bryan’s new single, “Move,” continues to move up the charts (No. 11), the hip-shaking, music-making Georgia native has released a new music video for the ditty that is literally breaking down walls.
The new video features a lone female dancer in one room who is juxtaposed with a casually dressed Luke and his band performing the tune in another room—only separated by a brick wall. Eventually Luke gets things so heated that the dancer smashes through the wall and joins him onstage. By this time, Luke is donning a suit jacket and the club is now packed with fans. Gratuitous hip-shaking ensues. Enjoy.
In honor of the CMA Awards 50th anniversary this year, 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have joined forces to record a new song and video, “Forever Country.”
The medley, which was released on Friday, Sept. 16, features a fresh take on three of country music’s most iconic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” and Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” The new tune, which was produced by Shane McAnally, features vocals from Willie, Dolly, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and more.
The new video for “Forever Country” is set to debut on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday, Sept. 20, but you can check out the video’s teasers below.
“Forever Country”
[Brad Paisley] Almost heaven, West Virginia
[Keith Urban] Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
[Tim McGraw] Life is old there, older than the trees
[Faith Hill] Younger than the mountains
[Tim McGraw and Faith Hill] Growin’ like a breeze
[Little Big Town] Country roads, take me home
[Luke Bryan] To the place
[Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert] I belong
[Miranda Lambert] West Virginia,
[Luke Bryan] Mountain momma
[Blake Shelton] Take me home,
[George Strait] Country roads
[Kacey Musgraves] (If I should stay)
[Eric Church] All my memories, they gather ‘round her
[Kacey Musgraves] (I would only be in your way)
[Ronnie Milsap] A Miner’s lady, stranger to blue water
[Charley Pride (Musgraves Harmony on 2nd half)] (So I’ll go, yet I know)
[Dierks Bentley] Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
[Trisha Yearwood] (I’ll think of you each step of the way)
[Dierks Bentley] Misty taste of moonshine, teardrops in my eyes
[Lady Antebellum] Country roads, take me home
[Blake Shelton] To the place I belong
[Carrie Underwood] (And I will always love you)
[George Strait] West Virginia, mountain momma
[Martina McBride] (I will always love you)
[Darius Rucker] Take me home country roads
[Jason Aldean] On the road again
[Rascal Flatts] Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
[Jason Aldean] We’re the best of friends
[Willie Nelson] Insisting that the world keep turning our way
[Willie Nelson] Turning our way
[Brooks & Dunn] Country Roads
[Alabama] (Country Roads)
[Brooks & Dunn] Take me home
[Alabama] (Take me home)
[Darius Rucker] To the place I belong
[Little Big Town girls (Karen and Kimberly)] And I will always love you
[Brett Eldredge] West Virginia, Mountain Momma
[Reba] (I will always love you)
[Keith Urban] Take me home, country roads
[Reba] Oh I hope life treats you kind
[Reba] And I hope you have all you dreamed of
[Alan Jackson] I wish you joy and happiness
[Vince Gill] But above all this I wish you love
(THESE SECTIONS ALL LAY OVER EACH OTHER)
[Carrie Underwood (Brad on 2nd Half Harmony)] And I will always love you, I
[Martina McBride] Will always love you
[Little Big Town Harmony] Take me home, Country roads
[Dierks Bentley/Kacey Musgraves] Take me home, Country roads
[Trisha Yearwood] And I will always love you
[Tim McGraw] On the road again
[Faith Hill] I will always love you
[Alan Jackson] I just can’t wait to get on the road again
[Faith Hill] I will always love you
[Luke Bryan] Take me home
[Eric Church] Country roads
[Brett Eldredge] The life I love is makin’ music with my friends
[Ronnie Milsap] Take me home, Country roads
[Martina McBride] And I will always love you
[Miranda Lambert/Reba] With my friends
[Jason Aldean] I can’t wait to get on the road again
[Little Big Town] Take me home, Country roads
[Dolly Parton] And I will always love you, I’ll always love you
The past, present and future are bright for Dierks Bentley’s recent Black album.
In addition to debuting at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart in June, the album’s lead single, “Somewhere on a Beach,” hit No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Billboard Country Airplay charts in April.
Dierks’ current single, “Different for Girls,” has followed suit, reaching No. 1 on this week’s Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart to become his 15th career chart-topper. The breakup tune, which was penned by J.T. Harding and Shane McAnally, features bluesy rocker Elle King.
“I love this song,” says Dierks to Nash Country Daily. “It talks about how guys and girls handle heartbreak differently. Sometimes girls have an unfair double standard how they handle it. It’s kind of a heavier song, so I wanted a female voice on it. And it’s great having Elle on that track.”
Dierks and Elle’s duet recently received a CMA nomination for Musical Event of the Year. Dierks also picked up nominations for Male Vocalist, Album and Video of the Year.
No word yet on Dierk’s next single, but he’s got a handful of top choices to pick from, including “Light It Up,” “Freedom” and “I’ll Be the Moon,” which features Maren Morris.
The theme of the show was TV Week, where each member danced to their favorite TV show theme song. To honor her character, Alex Dupre, from the CW’s One Tree Hill, Jana hit the floor with her partner, Gleb Savchenko, to dance the tango to the TV series’ theme song, “I Don’t Want to Be”—sung live by special guest Gavin DeGraw.
