Jameson Rodgers Announces New Single, “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” Featuring Luke Combs [Listen]

Jameson Rodgers Announces New Single, “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” Featuring Luke Combs [Listen]

Posted on November 2, 2020

Jameson Rodgers will follow up his recent No. 1 single, “Some Girls,” by releasing “Cold Beer Calling My Name.”

The spirited song features vocals from Luke Combs, who took Jameson on the road with him as part of his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour in 2019. Penned by Jameson, Hunter Phelps, Brett Tyler and Alysa Vanderheym, “Cold Beer Calling My Name” will officially impact country radio on Dec. 7.

“Once we finished [writing it], I thought it’d be a cool song to have somebody on it,” says Jameson. “At the time, I was out [on tour] with Luke Combs, so I asked Luke if he’d like to sing on it. I know he’s a cold beer drinker like myself, so it worked out. Yeah, I’m excited for everyone to hear it.”

Jameson has used his writing chops to co-pen tunes like Luke Bryan’s “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here,” Jason Aldean’s “Camouflage Hat” and Florida Georgia Line’s “Wish You Were On It.”

Listen to “Cold Beer Calling My Name” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Includes Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Brett James & More

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Includes Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Brett James & More

Posted on November 2, 2020

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2020 on Nov. 2: Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham.

The five new electees will follow in the footsteps of more than 200 previous honorees, including Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, Merle Haggard, Tom T. Hall, Buck Owens, John Prine, Tammy Wynette, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton and more.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Class of 2020 will be inducted with the yet-to-be-named Class of 2021 on Nov. 1, 2021, at the Music City Center in Nashville.

Class of 2020 With Partial Songwriting Credits

  • Kent Blazy: “If Tomorrow Never Comes” [Garth Brooks], “Ain’t Goin’ Down (’Til The Sun Comes Up)” [Garth Brooks] and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” [Chris Young]
  • Brett James: “Jesus Take The Wheel” [Carrie Underwood], “When The Sun Goes Down” [Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker] and “Summer Nights” [Rascal Flatts]
  • Spooner Oldham: “I’m Your Puppet” [James & Bobby Purify], “Cry Like A Baby” [The Box Tops] and “Sweet Inspiration” [The Sweet Inspirations]
  • Steve Earle: “Guitar Town,” “Copperhead Road” and “The Devil’s Right Hand”
  • Bobbie Gentry: “Ode To Billie Joe,” “Fancy” and “Mornin’ Glory”

photo by Jim Casey

Tracy Lawrence Announces 15th Annual Turkey Fry & Concert to Benefit Nashville Homeless

Tracy Lawrence Announces 15th Annual Turkey Fry & Concert to Benefit Nashville Homeless

Posted on November 2, 2020

One of Nashville’s big-hearted holiday traditions will continue this year as Tracy Lawrence announced he will host his 15th annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission on Nov. 24.

In addition, Tracy will once again host the Mission Possible Benefit Concert on Nov. 24 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. This year’s concert will be live-streamed for free via Talk Shop Live. Performers and special guests will be announced soon.

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 TCD

Watch Ashley McBryde Honor Loretta Lynn by Singing “You’re Lookin’ at Country” at the Hall of Fame

Watch Ashley McBryde Honor Loretta Lynn by Singing “You’re Lookin’ at Country” at the Hall of Fame

Posted on November 2, 2020

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosted an online fundraiser via YouTube on Oct. 28 that featured a who’s who of country stars.

Big Night (At the Museum) paired country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music. Artists taking part included Alison Brown, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley, Dan Tyminski, Carlene Carter, Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Keb Mo, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and The War and Treaty.

During the show, Ashley McBryde paid tribute to Loretta Lynn by singing “You’re Lookin’ at Country,” while playing Loretta’s 1956 Gibson J-50 guitar. Loretta scored a Top 5 hit with the tune in 1971.

During the free concert, viewers were encouraged to donate to the Museum through YouTube Giving. More than $500,000 has been raised.

Watch Ashley’s performance below.

photo courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Garth Brooks Says New Cover of “Shallow” With Trisha Yearwood Is a “Song That We Believed In”

Garth Brooks Says New Cover of “Shallow” With Trisha Yearwood Is a “Song That We Believed In”

Posted on November 2, 2020

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s new single, “Shallow,” officially impacts country radio on Nov. 2. The new cover, which is currently only available via Amazon Music, will be featured on Garth’s upcoming album, Fun (Nov. 20).

Penned by Lady Gaga, Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson for the 2018 movie, A Star is Born, “Shallow” was recorded as a duet by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The tune garnered widespread critical acclaim and netted numerous awards.

Before recording the song for Fun, Garth and Trisha performed “Shallow” during his Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, in March, with an encore during their CBS TV special a few days later on April 1.

As Garth and Trisha’s version of the song officially hits country radio as a single, the husband-and-wife tandem is hoping it resonates with listeners.

“We didn’t ever actually say, ‘Hey . . . we’re gonna cover this song that was a huge hit for Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper,’” says Trisha. “But what happened was it just started to get its own momentum going . . . and then we did it again. And I hope they will see it as the nod to them—and the appreciation to what they did—that it was intended to be.”

“My thing is just, ‘Did Trisha and I—and the band—do the best we could with a song that we believed in?’ I’m gonna say ‘yes’ on all those boxes,” says Garth.

Garth has already shared a number of songs from Fun, including “That’s What Cowboys Do,” “The Road I’m On,” “Courage of Love,” “Party Gras,” “All Day Long,” “Stronger Than Me” and “Dive Bar.”

photo by TCD

Collin Raye Readies New Album, “Scars,” Featuring Guest Artists Miranda Lambert & Vince Gill

Collin Raye Readies New Album, “Scars,” Featuring Guest Artists Miranda Lambert & Vince Gill

Posted on November 2, 2020

Collin Raye will release a new album, Scars, on Nov. 20.

The 14-song offering represents Collin’s first album of new music in more than 10 years. Collin co-wrote 12 songs on the new project, which features guest vocals from Miranda Lambert (“Scars”) and Vince Gill (“Rodeo Girl”). In addition, Dan Auerbach backs Collin on electric guitar throughout the album.

“Scars is the album I’ve dreamed of making my entire recording career,” says Collin. “I sincerely hope that the people who have embraced my music the last 29 years will embrace Scars and find enjoyment and emotional inspiration from this album. Having Miranda and Vince sing with me on this record gives it an extra special element of ‘coolness.’ I’m excited for the release!”

Scars Track List & Songwriters

1. “Ghost Story” (Scotty Wray)
2. “Scars” feat. Miranda Lambert (Scotty Wray, Tony Ramey)
3. “Bad Storm Coming Tonight” (Pat McLaughlin, Joe Allen, Collin Raye)
4. “Dancing Alone in the Street” (Collin Raye)
5. “Never Going Back There Again” (Collin Raye, Britanny Raye, Michael Curtis, Troy Powers)
6. “Loved By An Angel” (Pat McLaughlin, David Ferguson, Collin Raye)
7. “Rodeo Girl” feat. Vince Gill (Pat McLaughlin, David Ferguson, Collin Raye)
8. “Chasing Renee” (Collin Raye, Jacob Wray)
9. “I’ve Got A Lot to Drink About” (Collin Raye, Shaunna Larkin)
10. “Ever Making Up Time” (Collin Raye, Gene Lasage)
11. “Let It Go Away” (Joe Allen, Collin Raye, David Ferguson)
12. “Rock ’n’ Roll Bone” (Collin Raye)
13. “Young As We’re Ever Gonna Be” (Scotty Wray, Collin Raye)
14. “Mama Sure Could Sing” (Scotty Wray, Collin Raye)

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Eric Church Dedicates New Song, “Through My Ray-Bans,” to Route 91 Harvest Festival Fans [Listen]

Eric Church Dedicates New Song, “Through My Ray-Bans,” to Route 91 Harvest Festival Fans [Listen]

Posted on October 30, 2020

Eric Church shared a new song, “Through My Ray-Bans,” on Oct. 30.

Eric, Luke Laird and Barry Dean co-penned the song in honor of the fans who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017. Eric was a headliner at the festival two days before a lone gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set on Oct. 1, which killed 60 people and injured hundreds more.

“Through My Ray-Bans” finds Eric crooning the chorus: “Everybody’s got their arms around everybody else’s shoulders / Guarding against the world outside like an army of Friday night soldiers / The battle wages tomorrow but tonight you don’t give a damn / Wish you could stay the way I see you through my Ray-Bans.”

“Through My Ray-Bans” follows the recent release of “Hell of a View,” “Crazyland,” “Bad Mother Trucker” and current single, “Stick That in Your Country Song.”

Listen to “Through My Ray-Bans” below.

photo by JPA, AFF-USA.com

Listen to Lady A’s New Rendition of “Wonderful Christmastime” From Deluxe Holiday Album

Listen to Lady A’s New Rendition of “Wonderful Christmastime” From Deluxe Holiday Album

Posted on October 30, 2020

Lady A released a deluxe version of their 2012 holiday album, On This Winter’s Night, on Oct. 30.

On This Winter’s Night Deluxe features the 12 tracks from their 2012 album, with four new recordings: “Wonderful Christmastime,” “Little Saint Nick,” “That Spirit Of Christmas” and “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” which the trio co-penned.

“We’ve always loved the holiday season, but it has become even more magical now that we’re parents,” says Lady A’s Hillary Scott. “So, we thought we’d add on a new, original song that was inspired by our kids and our take on a few of our favorites, which has brought us so much joy.  I think we could all use a little extra holiday cheer this year!”

Listen to Lady A’s new rendition of “Wonderful Christmastime” below. The holiday standard was written and recorded by Paul McCartney in 1979.

On This Winter’s Night Deluxe

  1. “A Holly Jolly Christmas” (Johnny Marks)
  2. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” (Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector)
  3. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey)
  4. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram)
  5. “This Christmas” (Donny Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor)
  6. “The First Noel” (Traditional – Arranged by Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott)
  7. “On This Winter’s Night” (Tom Douglas, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott
  8. “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne)
  9. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin)
  10. “Silent Night (Lord Of My Life)” (Traditional – Arranged by Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott)
  11. “Blue Christmas” (Bill Hayes, Jay Johnson)
  12. “Silver Bells” (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston)
  13. “Wonderful Christmastime” ** (Paul James McCartney)
  14. “Christmas Through Your Eyes” ** (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott)
  15. “Little Saint Nick” ** (Mike E. Love, Brian Douglas Wilson)
  16. “That Spirit Of Christmas” ** (Parnell Davidson, Mable John, Joel Webste)

**New Tracks 

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Watch Brad Paisley & Dan Tyminski Perform Buck Owens’ “Buckaroo” at the Hall of Fame

Watch Brad Paisley & Dan Tyminski Perform Buck Owens’ “Buckaroo” at the Hall of Fame

Posted on October 30, 2020

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosted an online fundraiser via YouTube on Oct. 28 that featured a who’s who of country stars.

Big Night (At the Museum) paired country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music. Artists taking part included Alison Brown, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley, Dan Tyminski, Carlene Carter, Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Keb Mo, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and The War and Treaty.

Brad Paisley and Dan Tyminski opened the program by performing Buck Owens’ “Buckaroo.” Brad played Don Rich’s 1964 Fender Telecaster and Tyminski played Buck’s red, white and blue American acoustic guitar.

During the free concert, viewers were encouraged to donate to the Museum through YouTube Giving. More than $500,000 has been raised.

Watch Brad and Tyminski’s performance below.

photo courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Cam Releases Sophomore Album, “The Otherside” [Listen to Title Track]

Cam Releases Sophomore Album, “The Otherside” [Listen to Title Track]

Posted on October 30, 2020

Cam released her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Otherside, on Oct. 30.

Over the past three years, Cam wrote the record with frequent collaborators Tyler Johnson and Jeff Bhasker in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York. The 11-song offering also features tunes co-penned by Sam Smith (“Happier for You”), Harry Styles (“Changes”) and Tim Bergling (“The Otherside”).

“I’ve got some stories to share from a formative chapter in my life,” says Cam. “Personal changes and perspective changes, learning to accept the jumble of darkness and light in myself and in others. It’s terrifying and electric and the point of being alive.”

The new project follows Cam’s 2015 major-label debut album, Untamed, which featured “Burning House,” “Mayday” and more.

Listen to the new album’s title track below.

The Otherside Track List

  1. Redwood Tree
  2. The Otherside
  3. Classic
  4. Forgetting You
  5. Like A Movie
  6. Changes
  7. Till There’s Nothing Left
  8. What Goodbye Means
  9. Diane
  10. Happier For You
  11. Girl Like Me

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

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