Brett Eldredge is heading overseas with his Good Day tour for a string of shows that start Monday in Scotland, and run through the middle of the month while covering the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Brett recently released his new single to country radio, “Songs About You” – which he also shared will be the title track to his 5th studio album.
Check out “Songs About You” from Brett Eldredge right here…
Photo Courtesy of Brett Eldredge
Luke Combs is hitting the road for The Middle Of Somewhere tour this September through December.
Luke took to socials to make the announcement and share with fans info about the ticket prices…
In case you missed it in the video, Luke not only announced the dates but he also shared, “I know that the price of everything has been going up these last couple years and there’s nothing I can do about that, but the one thing I could do is set the price of my tickets. So, what I wanted to do was keep the ticket prices the same as they were before the pandemic. I really, really hope you guys will come out and check us out. Can’t wait to see you on the road!”
When it comes to who is headed out on the road with him, Luke Combs’ fans thought something was happening earlier this week when Luke posted a cover video of Jordan Davis‘ “Buy Dirt.”
When Jordan returned the next day with his own cover of Luke Combs’ “Doin’ This” – people knew something was definitely happening…
Now it’s confirmed that Luke’s tour will feature Jordan Davis for the entire run with Morgan Wade, Lainey Wilson, and Mitchell Tenpenny opening on various dates.
Tickets for The Middle of Somewhere Tour will be available for pre-sale starting next Wednesday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. local time through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, with general on-sale following Friday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Combs’ official fan club, The Bootleggers, will once again have early access to tickets through Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale starting next Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. local time. Citi is the official card of the tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time until Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Cowart
Chris Janson‘s new album All In is available now
To celebrate his latest project, Janson headed to the Today Show to perform his current single at country radio, “Keys To The Country.”
Watch Chris Janson sing “Keys To The Country” – one of the 16-tracks available on his new album, All In, available now.
Photo Courtesy of Chris Janson
By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports
Here’s an updated list of University of Tennessee players in the National Football League after the 1st Round of the 2022 NFL Draft, as well as players that were once at UT and other Knoxville area players here on my blog “Vince’s View.”
Tennessee Volunteers On Expanded NFL Rosters as of 4/29/22 (25)
AFC East (0)
NONE – Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets
AFC North (5)
OT – Ja’Wuan James (71) Baltimore Ravens
DT – Kahlil McKenzie (69) Baltimore Ravens
QB – Joshua Dobbs (–) Cleveland Browns
RB – John Kelly (41) Cleveland Browns
DB – Cameron Sutton (20) Pittsburgh Steelers
NONE – Cincinnati Bengals
AFC South (3)
LB – Jalen Reeves-Maybin (34) Houston Texans
WR – Josh Malone (–) Tennessee Titans
LS – Morgan Cox (46) Tennessee Titans
NONE – Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars
AFC West (5)
DE – Jonathan Kongbo (90) Denver Broncos
OL – Trey Smith (65) Kansas City Chiefs
DT – Kendal Vickers (95) Las Vegas Raiders
FB – Jakob Johnson (45) Las Vegas Raiders
WR – Joshua Palmer (5) Los Angeles Chargers
NONE – 0
NFC East (1)
DE – Derek Barnett (96) Philadelphia Eagles
NONE – Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Washington Commanders
NFC North (0)
NONE – Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
NFC South (6)
WR – Cordarrelle Patterson (84) Atlanta Falcons
RB – Alvin Kamara (41) New Orleans Saints
DT – Shy Tuttle (99) New Orleans Saints
WR – Marquez Callaway (1) New Orleans Saints
TE – Ethan Wolf (86) New Orleans Saints
CB – Bryce Thompson (32) New Orleans Saints
NONE – Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West (5)
TE – Alex Ellis (36) Arizona Cardinals
CB – Emmanuel Moseley (4) San Francisco 49ers
WR – Jauan Jennings (15) San Francisco 49ers
DE – Darrell Taylor (52) Seattle Seahawks
CB – Justin Coleman (24) Seattle Seahawks
NONE – Los Angeles Rams
VFL Free Agents – Recently in NFL
TE – Jason Croom
DT – Malik Jackson
P – Michael Palardy
DE – Kyle Phillips
DB – Nigel Warrior
LB – Alexander Johnson
P – Dustin Colquitt
One-Time Vols That Transferred To Other Schools On NFL Rosters (4)
TE – Daniel Helm (85) Atlanta Falcons (U. of Tennessee/Duke)
TE – Eli Wolf (85) Indianapolis Colts (U. of Tennessee/Georgia)
P – Tommy Townsend (5) Kansas City Chiefs (U. of Tennessee/Florida)
WR – Preston Williams (18) Miami Dolphins (U. of Tennessee/Colorado St)
Active Knoxville Area Players That Didn’t Play At UT on NFL Rosters (7)
WR – Tee Higgins (85) Cincinnati Bengals (Oak Ridge HS/Clemson)
WR – Amari Rodgers (8) Green Bay Packers (Catholic HS/Clemson)
WR – Randall Cobb (18) Green Bay Packers (Alcoa HS/Kentucky)
RB – Nathan Cottrell (31) Jacksonville Jaguars (West HS/Georgia Tech)
S – Harrison Smith (22) Minnesota Vikings (Catholic HS/Notre Dame)
OG – Nathan Gilliam (65) Pittsburgh Steelers (Farragut HS/Wake Forest)
OG – Cole Strange (–) New England Patriots (Farragut HS/Chattanooga) *Drafted #29 overall, not yet signed
Non-VFL Free Agents Recently In NFL
WR – Jalen Hurd (U. of Tennessee/Baylor)
QB – Nathan Peterman (U. of Tennessee/Pitt)
Check back for an update after the NFL Draft and Undrafted Free Agent signings.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are back home this weekend as they host No. 17/19 Auburn in a battle of ranked foes at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Big Orange will look to continue their record-setting start to Southeastern Conference play and pick up another series win against a ranked opponent.
For the most updated gameday information related to Tennessee baseball, please visit our Gameday Central page by clicking HERE. The baseball Gameday Central page contains info in regard to tickets, parking, stadium policies and more.
Season and single-game tickets for all remaining home contests are SOLD OUT. Limited standing room only tickets will go on sale for all games 90 minutes prior to first pitch at the Lindsey Nelson Stadium ticket office.
Single-game tickets for all games can also be purchased through Vivid Seats, the exclusive resale marketplace for Tennessee Athletics, by clicking HERE.
In order to keep Lindsey Nelson Stadium as full as possible, we are encouraging season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets for a game(s) to either transfer your tickets to someone else (Instructions HERE).
Friday and Saturday’s games will be broadcast live on the SEC Network with Dave Neal (PxP) and VFL Chris Burke (analyst) on the call. Sunday’s series finale will be streamed live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Bob Kesling (PxP) and VFL Cody Hawn (analyst) providing commentary.
The online broadcasts can be accessed on any mobile device through WatchESPN. WatchESPN can be accessed through the ESPN App, or online at espn.com/watch.
Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the game on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990) as well as UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics App.
New Vol Network Radio Affiliates
The Vol Network had added multiple radio affiliates to broadcast remaining Tennessee baseball SEC games this season. The complete list of new affiliates is below. Please check your local listings prior to each weekend to see which games will be broadcast on each station.
Chattanooga: WFLI (FM 97.7, FM 100.3, AM 1070)
Cleveland: The Buzz (FM 101.3)
Lawrenceburg: WWLX (FM 106.1, FM 93.1, AM 590)
Muscle Shoals, AL: WSBM (FM 97.9, AM 1340)
Nashville: The Zone (FM 104.5)
Oneida: WBNT (FM 105.5)
Pulaski: WKSR (FM 107.7, FM 100.9, AM 1420)
Game 1 – Friday, April 29 (7 p.m.)
RHP Chase Burns (7-1, 2.12 ERA) vs. LHP Hayden Mullins (2-1, 3.55 ERA)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 30 (7 p.m.)
RHP Blade Tidwell (1-0, 1.59 ERA) vs. RHP Trace Bright (2-4, 4.24 ERA)
Game 3 – Sunday, May 1 (1 p.m.)
RHP Drew Beam (8-0, 1.86 ERA) vs. RHP Joseph Gonzalez (6-0, 1.71 ERA)
Overall: Auburn leads, 96-39
In Knoxville: Auburn leads, 40-21
In Auburn: Auburn leads, 54-18
Neutral Sites: Auburn leads, 1-0
Last Meeting: L, 5-3 (5/21/19 in Hoover, Ala.)
Auburn has had the upper hand in the series in recent history, winning 13 of the last 16 matchups. The Vols will be looking to win their first series against the Tigers since 2011.
Success vs. Ranked Foes
Tennessee has played some of its best baseball when facing top 25 teams, posting an 8-2 record against ranked opponents this season, including a pair of sweeps over top 10 foes Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. Since Tony Vitello took over as head coach in 2018, the Vols have posted 41 wins over ranked foes, including 20 victories over teams ranked in the top 10 and six wins over top-ranked teams – Ole Miss (x3) in 2022, Arkansas in 2021, Texas Tech in 2020 and Florida in 2018.
Vitello’s record against ranked teams at UT is 41-40 and UT has won 12 series over ranked teams during his tenure.
Best of the Best
With a series sweep over Florida last weekend, Tennessee became the first team in SEC history to start league play 17-1. The only other team to start 16-1 was the 1951 Vols, who finished as the runner-up at the College World Series.
Blade is Back
Preseason All-American pitcher Blade Tidwell made his first SEC start of the year last Saturday at Florida and looked like the dominant force everyone expected to see this season before he was shut down for the first half of the year due to injury. Tidwell gave up just two hits in 4.2 shutout innings while striking out five batters.
Vols Cleaning Crew Back in Business
Tennessee recorded its eighth series sweep this season last weekend at Florida, setting a new single-season program record. The only other UT team to even sweep seven opponents was the 1994 SEC Championship team.
Last weekend’s sweep of the Gators was the Vols’ first in Gainesville since 2001 and marked the first time UF was swept at home in SEC play since 2006.
Not including tournaments, the Vols have recorded 20 series sweeps since 2018 when Tony Vitello took over as head coach.
Series Sweeps by Year Under Vitello
2022: 8 | 2021: 5 | 2020: 2 | 2019: 3 | 2018: 2
Auburn Tigers
Gameday promotions for all Tennessee athletics home events can be found on the UT Fan Experience page by clicking HERE.
Fans are encouraged to download the My All App for their phones and devices this season. The app is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store and will allow fans to participate in in-game trivia, the custom filter selfie cam and more throughout the year.
Friday SEC Block Parties will take place for ticketed fans on Pat Head Summitt Street for every Friday SEC contest (weather permitting). The area will only be accessible for fans with tickets to Friday’s game. This Friday’s block party will open at 5 p.m.
Friday’s SEC Block Parties will feature music, giveaways, face painting, food/beverage options, VolShop sales locations and Vol Network sponsor activations. Additionally, VFL Sterl the Pearl will join various SEC weekend games to add to the electricity in Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Food, drink, and anything else acquired at the block party can be brought inside the stadium. Gates 10A and 11 will be open for fans to use to enter the stadium. Fans may come and go from stadium to the block party as they please.
Tennessee caps its five-game homestand with a midweek matchup against Alabama A&M on Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
-UT Athletics
By Vince Ferrara / @VinceSports
There are four University of Tennessee players expected to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
After talking to scouts, compiling feedback from player visits, interest from teams in the UT players, evaluating team needs and digging into scheme fits for the VFLs, I’ve come up with the five best team fits for each player. That list with analysis and round range for each is below here in my blog, “Vince’s View,” on 991TheSportsAnimal.com.
There are more than five fits for each player of course, especially when considering these players have all talked to dozens of teams at some point through the draft process of all-star games, NFL Combine, Pro Day and private visits.
Some teams will show-up multiple times in my fits because plenty of teams need DLs, OLs, DBs and the hot position group in football today, WRs.
This was a fun exercise I spent some time on. Hope you enjoy it and will follow along with my list as you enjoy the NFL Draft Thursday through Saturday.
Most Likely Round Range: 3 to 5
5 Fits: Kansas City, Tennessee, New Orleans, Dallas, Las Vegas
Summary: Butler projects as a DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4. I think the tape of him playing his best football last season in a 4-3 will steer him more to those teams, but his versatility has drawn interest from (at one point) all but one NFL team, so that may not be a big factor. He played the second-most snaps in the country last season among interior defensive linemen. He’s stayed healthy, fights-off double-teams, attacks up-field with an excellent first step, loves the game and is a leader of men. I’ve said on 99.1 The Sports Animal often that I think he’ll be the first Vol selected. It’s close though, with all four guys in the same general round range. The Chiefs like him a lot, need to upgrade their d-line depth and KC is tied with Jacksonville with the most draft picks. Kansas City has 12 selections (two in 3rd/two in 4th/four in 7th) which also means draft capital to move around to secure who they want. Butler has Mike Vrabel kind of player written all over him. He’s also met with them and visited them, so there’s certainly interest there. The Saints want to upgrade their depth inside and he could compete with VFL vet Shy Tuttle for playing time. I can see Butler landing with a historic franchise and having great appreciation for that, so that was a separator with Dallas and Vegas to go with their DT needs.
Most Likely Round Range: 3 to 5
5 Fits: Tennessee, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Houston
Summary: Taylor projects at outside cornerback, slot cornerback and safety, depending on who you talk to. I’ve heard all of them from different very smart football people. Bottom line is, that versatility, ability to play and star on special teams and his 4.36 forty yard dash at the NFL Combine have been big pluses on his side. I think the Titans really like Taylor. They have young draft picks from the last two drafts as their three starters, but they need quality depth with today’s passing league. He fits the Titans competitive culture as well. Taylor also has visited all the listed teams. The Steelers like tough, chip on their shoulder, versatile players and he certainly is that. He’d join VFL Cameron Sutton in the secondary. There are lots of other team candidates for Taylor.
Most Likely Round Range: 4 to 6
5 Fits: Green Bay, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Carolina, Tennessee
Summary: Jones projects as a Slot WR and return specialist with the likelihood that he’ll be on other special teams units as well. His speed (4.31 at the NFL Combine) was eye-opening, but there’s still some that wonder if he’s a natural catcher of the football. He’s tough, has great character and brings coveted yards after the catch. The wide receiver position’s importance is hot right now, so there’s a long list of good team fits. He’s met with all those teams listed and many more. He could join Knoxville’s Amari Rodgers and Randall Cobb as slot WRs catching balls from Aaron Rodgers with the Packers. He would join the WR room in San Fran with VFL Jauan Jennings. 5 of the 7 Titans’ picks are in his round range. The Titans need slot depth, so I could see Jon Robinson turning in the card with his name.
Most Likely Round Range: 4 to 6
5 Fits: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Tennessee, Baltimore, Green Bay
Summary: Mays projects as a guard, with the ability to play all five positions. He visited with the Steelers, Cowboys and the Titans. The Steelers have bodies they’ve added in free agency, but they could use Mays’ nasty disposition and versatility. The Packers have zero reserve guards signed at the moment, so they will likely spend multiple picks at that position with their 11 picks. Mays fits the Ravens’ heavy two-tight and two-back heavy run sets, especially when they use gap scheme blocking. The Titans’ power run game matches Mays also with a depth need there also.
A few other Vols on the draft range as outside possibilities or undrafted free agent candidates are: DB Theo Jackson, DL Ja’Quain Blakely and WR JaVonta Payton.
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There are four University of Tennessee players expected to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
After talking to scouts, compiling feedback from player visits, interest from teams in the UT players, evaluating team needs and digging into scheme fits for the VFLs, I’ve come up with the five best team fits for each player. That list with analysis and round range for each is below here in my blog, “Vince’s View,” on 991TheSportsAnimal.com.
There are more than five fits for each player of course, especially when considering these players have all talked to dozens of teams at some point through the draft process of all-star games, NFL Combine, Pro Day and private visits.
Some teams will show-up multiple times in my fits because plenty of teams need DLs, OLs, DBs and the hot position group in football today, WRs.
This was a fun exercise I spent some time on. Hope you enjoy it and will follow along with my list as you enjoy the NFL Draft Thursday through Saturday.
Most Likely Round Range: 3 to 5
5 Fits: Kansas City, Tennessee, New Orleans, Dallas, Las Vegas
Summary: Butler projects as a DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4. I think the tape of him playing his best football last season in a 4-3 will steer him more to those teams, but his versatility has drawn interest from (at one point) all but one NFL team, so that may not be a big factor. He played the second-most snaps in the country last season among interior defensive linemen. He’s stayed healthy, fights-off double-teams, attacks up-field with an excellent first step, loves the game and is a leader of men. I’ve said on 99.1 The Sports Animal often that I think he’ll be the first Vol selected. It’s close though, with all four guys in the same general round range. The Chiefs like him a lot, need to upgrade their d-line depth and KC is tied with Jacksonville with the most draft picks. Kansas City has 12 selections (two in 3rd/two in 4th/four in 7th) which also means draft capital to move around to secure who they want. Butler has Mike Vrabel kind of player written all over him. He’s also met with them and visited them, so there’s certainly interest there. The Saints want to upgrade their depth inside and he could compete with VFL vet Shy Tuttle for playing time. I can see Butler landing with a historic franchise and having great appreciation for that, so that was a separator with Dallas and Vegas to go with their DT needs.
Most Likely Round Range: 3 to 5
5 Fits: Tennessee, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Houston
Summary: Taylor projects at outside cornerback, slot cornerback and safety, depending on who you talk to. I’ve heard all of them from different very smart football people. Bottom line is, that versatility, ability to play and star on special teams and his 4.36 forty yard dash at the NFL Combine have been big pluses on his side. I think the Titans really like Taylor. They have young draft picks from the last two drafts as their three starters, but they need quality depth with today’s passing league. He fits the Titans competitive culture as well. Taylor also has visited all the listed teams. The Steelers like tough, chip on their shoulder, versatile players and he certainly is that. He’d join VFL Cameron Sutton in the secondary. There are lots of other team candidates for Taylor.
Most Likely Round Range: 4 to 6
5 Fits: Green Bay, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Carolina, Tennessee
Summary: Jones projects as a Slot WR and return specialist with the likelihood that he’ll be on other special teams units as well. His speed (4.31 at the NFL Combine) was eye-opening, but there’s still some that wonder if he’s a natural catcher of the football. He’s tough, has great character and brings coveted yards after the catch. The wide receiver position’s importance is hot right now, so there’s a long list of good team fits. He’s met with all those teams listed and many more. He could join Knoxville’s Amari Rodgers and Randall Cobb as slot WRs catching balls from Aaron Rodgers with the Packers. He would join the WR room in San Fran with VFL Jauan Jennings. 5 of the 7 Titans’ picks are in his round range. The Titans need slot depth, so I could see Jon Robinson turning in the card with his name.
Most Likely Round Range: 4 to 6
5 Fits: Pittsburgh, Dallas, Tennessee, Baltimore, Green Bay
Summary: Mays projects as a guard, with the ability to play all five positions. He visited with the Steelers, Cowboys and the Titans. The Steelers have bodies they’ve added in free agency, but they could use Mays’ nasty disposition and versatility. The Packers have zero reserve guards signed at the moment, so they will likely spend multiple picks at that position with their 11 picks. Mays fits the Ravens’ heavy two-tight and two-back heavy run sets, especially when they use gap scheme blocking. The Titans’ power run game matches Mays also with a depth need there also.
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Last week before Kenny Chesney‘s Here And Now 2022 tour kicked off in Tampa on Saturday, Old Dominion held a surprise pop-up show on Thursday.
This week the tour is in Charlotte, North Carolina – and guess what? Another pop-up show is planned!
Old Dominion lead singer Matthew Ramsey shared the news on social media…
If you’re in, or planning to go to Charlotte – and will be there tomorrow (Friday April 29th) – you might be able to get into The Underground. Head to ODPopUp.com for tickets.
And then Saturday night Old Dominion, along with Carly Pearce and Dan + Shay will be opening for Kenny Chesney at Bank Of America Stadium.
Photo Credit: Mason Allen
A couple days ago Luke Combs covered “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis…
Now Jordan is covering Luke’s current single “Doin’ This” with Luke commenting “Come on with it! Sing it Buddy!!”
Luke’s new album, Growin’ Up, is set to come out in just a couple of months – is there a connection?
Luke’s stadium shows are right around the corner – does that mean anything?
Perhaps we will know the answer very soon.
Until then, we will keep on “Doin’ This.”
Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs and Jordan Davis
Chris Janson’s album All In arrives this Friday.
All In includes 16 tracks – 15 of which were written or co-written by Chris himself.
Chris says that he actually had a lot more songs, but narrowed it down to these, “I just went a little overboard on the song writing process this time, and I wrote way more than 16 songs. 16 is just what I picked…I picked 16 of my favorites and that just happened to be the number.”
All In arrives this Friday, April 29th, and it includes Chris Janson’s new single “Keys To The Country.”
Photo Courtesy of Chris Janson
