Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.
WATCH: Hyatt on offseason throwing sessions with Bailey “After I left, I knew he was going to be something special”
WATCH: Morris on missed practices “It’s definitely frustrating, but you can’t really complain about it”
Tennessee offensive tackle Wanya Morris spoke with the media via Zoom call to discuss the season and preview Texas A&M.
Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M Football Game Postponed
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas A&M football game in Neyland Stadium has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Texas A&M football program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. The game is tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12 in Knoxville.
The SEC’s COVID-19 management requirements, as developed by the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, are available on SECSports.com (PDF).
“We appreciate Texas A&M’s communication this week,” Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “Our football program continued with its traditional game-week preparation as we awaited a decision on the status of Saturday’s game. We received confirmation of the game’s postponement this afternoon, and we will share pertinent updates with ticket holders via email and social media as developments occur.”
-UT Athletics
Watch Little Big Town Perform New Single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey,” on the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry’s 12th annual Opry Goes Pink show in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month featured performances by Lauren Alaina, Rita Wilson and Little Big Town.
In addition to performing “Pontoon,” “Boondocks” and more, Little Big Town treated fans to a rendition of their new single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey.”
The new tune, which was penned by Tofer Brown, Sean McConnell and LBT’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, is featured on the quartet’s ninth studio album, Nightfall, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in January.
“Wine, Beer, Whiskey” is currently No. 41 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 16 weeks.
Watch LBT’s performance of “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” below.
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WATCH: Weinke explains Pruitt’s comments on Bailey, talks improvement
Tennessee quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke was a guest speaker at the Knoxville Quarterback Club this week to discuss the QB position, the team and the season.
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Tops the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for 15th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 15th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart.
The longest run on the Hot Country Songs chart is Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, which spent 50 weeks at No. 1 in 2017-2018.
Penned by Gabby, Zachary Kale and Jon Nite, “I Hope” is featured on Gabby’s 2020 debut album, Goldmine. “I Hope” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart in April.
Gabby is nominated for New Artist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 11, while “I Hope” is nominated for Single of the Year. Gabby is also nominated for Favorite Female Artist – Country at the upcoming American Music Awards on Nov. 22.
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Tim McGraw, Chris Young, Cole Swindell & More to Take Part in Tracy Lawrence’s Annual Benefit Concert
One of Nashville’s favorite holiday traditions will continue this year as Tracy Lawrence hosts his two-part Mission Possible Turkey Fry & Concert on Nov. 24.
Tracy’s daytime turkey fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission will be followed by an all-star concert later in the evening at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon that features Tim McGraw, Chris Young, Cole Swindell, John Rich, Mitchell Tenpenny, David Tolliver and more. This year’s concert will be live-streamed via Talk Shop Live.
Over the years, Tracy and his team have raised close to $1 million and served approximately 93,000 meals to the homeless and hungry. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission.
“The annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry is my favorite time of the year,” said Tracy during last year’s event. “Being able to bring awareness and raise money to Nashville Rescue Mission is such an honor. As the homeless population grows in our country, it’s important that we continue to work toward understanding all of the different situations that lead people down the path of homelessness. Rescue Mission is such an important part of our Nashville community and I look forward to working with them for many more years.”
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley & More Share Messages of Love & Support in Honor of Veterans Day
Veterans Day on Nov. 11 is a chance to honor all military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Some of our favorite country stars—including Dierks Bentley, Scotty McCreery, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde and more—shared their messages of love, support and thanks for our troops in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Thomas Rhett
“I would like to send out a huge thank you to all of our men and women in the military. I have a couple of family members that are actually . . . one in the Marines and one in the Navy, and so I know what it’s like to have family be gone. Thank you so much for your service and you will never know how much it means to us.”
Scotty McCreery
“My family and I have always been thankful for the men and women who protect us and lay down their lives to keep all Americans free.”
Dierks Bentley
“My dad was a second lieutenant in the Army. My dad’s older than most dads. My dad had me when he was 51, or helped have me when he was 51. It’s amazing, he served in WW2, he was in Japan, and he doesn’t tell me too many stories about it, but I know for him, he really enjoyed his time in the Army. It was a chance, he grew up in a town of 1,200 people and the Army was, you know, to join the army and get a chance to go overseas and see some of the world. He really enjoyed the men in his company and lost some friends over there. He doesn’t talk too much about that aspect of it, but he has nothing but good memories of being able to serve and be part of that. What a feeling that must be that I will never know, to put on that uniform, American flag patch on your shoulder, and you’re out there literally fighting for the flag, fighting with your brothers next to you and for everyone back home. So it’s just something that we can never really honestly have a sense of how that feels, but certainly we can honor them.”
Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line
“BK and I are big supporters of our servicemen and women. So, any kind of chance we get to give back or to serve them, we’re always jumping at that opportunity. Any opportunity we get to give back, especially when it comes to the military and servicemen and women, we’re just excited.”
Ashley McBryde
“Take a minute to say thank you to someone who is, or has served this Veteran’s Day.”
Eric Church
“I appreciate so, so, so very much the sacrifice you guys give and go through for us to live the way we do. And I wouldn’t want anybody else on the front lines but you guys. I feel safe at night knowing that you’re there, and I appreciate you very much. I can’t thank you enough.”
Luke Combs
“You need people to do that. I think that can be a job that is sometimes overlooked by a lot of folks and I am grateful that there is a whole lot of people out there that are willing to sacrifice their life for all of our ability to do what we love and not be put in harm’s way on a daily basis. If you are in the military out there or if you are a first responder, I would say thank you for what you do. I can’t imagine doing your job . . . especially in today’s climate and I’m thinking about you as are the rest of my fellow country artists for sure.”
main photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Russell Dickerson Scores 4th No. 1 Hit With “Love You Like I Used To”
Russell Dickerson scored his fourth No. 1 single as “Love You Like I Used To” reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week.
Penned by Russell, Casey Brown and Parker Welling, “Love You Like I Used To” is the lead single from Russell’s sophomore album, Southern Symphony, which will drop on Dec. 4. The 10-song project was co-produced by Casey Brown and Dann Huff.
“This is crazy,” says Russell. “I’ve always dreamed of having a number one song on the radio, but four in a row is absolutely insane! Shout out to the writers, my amazing team, and country radio for all this crazy love on ‘Love You Like I Used To.’”
After topping the charts with “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma” in 2018, Russell scored his third No. 1 single with “Every Little Thing” in November 2019. All three songs are featured on his debut album, Yours.
photo by TCD
Jon Pardi Says He’s Honored to Pay Tribute to Joe Diffie at the CMA Awards: “He’s One of My Favorites”
Jon Pardi is looking forward to the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11 for a couple of reasons.
In addition to earning an Album of the Year nomination for Heartache Medication, Jon will take the stage to pay tribute to one of his favorite artists, Joe Diffie, who passed away in March due to COVID-19 complications. Joe scored a number of hits during the 1990s, including “John Deere Green,” “Pickup Man,” “Home” and more.
“He was a sweet guy, got to hang with him a couple of times, it was sad to hear [when he passed],” says Jon. “I will be happy to be waving the Joe Diffie flag and ’90s country at the CMA Awards. I’m excited. Just ready to go! Start rocking and pay tribute to Joe Diffie—he’s one of my favorites.”
The CMA Awards will air on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
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