2021 Country Radio Seminar to Be Totally Virtual & Open to Anyone Who Registers

2021 Country Radio Seminar to Be Totally Virtual & Open to Anyone Who Registers

Posted on October 26, 2020

Country Radio Seminar—Nashville’s annual gathering of country radio executives, on-air personalities and artists—will be an online-only event in 2021 that is open to anyone who registers.

CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will take place online on Feb. 16–19 with educational panels, virtual networking, workshops and artist performances.

Luke Bryan has been confirmed for the annual CRS Artist Interview. Luke will sit down for an exclusive Q&A session to discuss his success at country radio, touring and entrepreneurial ventures.

Up-and-comers know they’re on the right track when they’re invited to play the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS. Only a handful of rising stars get the honor of performing at the show each year.

Earl Bird Registration for CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will open on Oct. 28 for $149 per person and will be offered through Nov. 4. The registration rate will increase to $199 on Nov. 5. All registrations include access to the 2021 New Faces of Country Music Show.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

Lady A to Release Deluxe Version of 2012 Holiday Album, “On This Winter’s Night,” With 4 New Songs

Lady A to Release Deluxe Version of 2012 Holiday Album, “On This Winter’s Night,” With 4 New Songs

Posted on October 26, 2020

Lady A will release 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!”

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

Carly Pearce Sends a Message to the “Next Girl” in New Video [Watch]

Carly Pearce Sends a Message to the “Next Girl” in New Video [Watch]

Posted on October 26, 2020

Carly Pearce dropped a new video for her single, “Next Girl.”

Directed by Seth Kupersmith, the over-the-top clip features Carly getting plenty of unwanted attention at a Nashville bar.

“This video was so fun to make,” says Carly. “I feel like most of us have either been on the receiving end of these ridiculous advances or have witnessed them. And while I truly hope the lyrics help the ‘next girl’ know that a jerk’s actions are not her fault, I also wanted to mix some of the often experienced pick-up techniques with a little humor. Come on, do these really work?”

Penned by Carly, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Next Girl” is currently No. 47 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after four weeks. The single represent Carly’s first new music without producer busbee—who passed away in September 2019—by her side. It also represents Carly’s first new music since her divorce from Michael Ray after less than a year of marriage.

The banjo-filled tune serves as a word to the wise regarding smooth-talking guys, as Carly sings: “I bet you probably met him at a bar, let him walk you to your car / I bet he said he never falls this hard, yeah, I remember that part / He knows how to say all the right things, knows how to get you out of that dress / Knows how to make you think you’re the best thing / But I know what happens, next . . . girl.”

Watch Carly’s new video for “Next Girl” below.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Jimmy’s blog: Have the Vols really closed the gap on Alabama?

Posted on October 26, 2020

By Jimmy Hyams

After a 31-point loss, did Jeremy Pruitt really mean Tennessee had closed the gap against Alabama?

Was the gap as deep as the Grand Canyon? Or have the Vols indeed made up ground against the Crimson Tide?

The scoreboard is the ultimate indicator. And Alabama’s 48-17 win certainly doesn’t support Pruitt’s case. And Pruitt’s 0-8 record against the big three – Alabama, Florida, Georgia – with an average margin of defeat 28 points per game doesn’t suggest UT is closing the gap on any of its rivals.

Some have compared Pruitt’s comment to Butch Jones uttering “champions of life.’’

But you consider what Pruitt inherited and you give him the benefit of the doubt, you would point to the Vols being better at the line of scrimmage. And the Vols do have some young athletes that could eventually be drafted.

It’s hard to imagine that in a five-year stretch, Tennessee didn’t have a player taken in three drafts (2015, 2016, 2019).

Perhaps the culture is much better now than it was three years ago.

Perhaps UT looks more like an SEC team with more SEC athletes and more bulk.

But one thing is clear: If the Vols don’t get better play at the quarterback position, they will not contend for the East Division title or beat Alabama, Florida or Georgia.

Heck, they might not beat Arkansas.

LSU made the jump when it got Joe Burrow.

Florida made the jump when it got Dan Mullen, a great developer of quarterbacks.

Years ago, Auburn made the jump when it got Cam Newton.

A great quarterback can be a great equalizer.

Tennessee doesn’t have a great quarterback.

I’m not saying the Vols have to have another Peyton Manning.

But they at least need another Tee Martin, Casey Clausen or Erik Ainge.

* The last 10 quarters have not been kind to Tennessee. The Vols have been outscored 109-24 by Georgia (second half), Kentucky (which lost 20-10 to Missouri) and Alabama. What’s worse, opposing defenses have outscored UT 28-24. And if you consider turnovers in UT territory that led to field goals, then it’s 40-28.

* In 2017, Tennessee fans unceremoniously helped nix the hiring of Greg Schiano, who was unfairly linked to the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky pedophile case. UT ultimately hired Pruitt. In Schiano’s first game in his return to Rutgers as head coach, the Scarlet Knights beat Michigan State 38-27. Rutgers scored 51 total points in nine Big Ten games last year. It was shutout four times and scored 10 or fewer points eight times. That doesn’t mean Schiano would have been a better hire at UT than Pruitt. But it does suggest Schiano might be a pretty good coach, especially if he can recapture the success he had during his first tenure at Rutgers.

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Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Maren Morris & More Earn Multiple American Music Awards Nominations [Vote Now]

Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Maren Morris & More Earn Multiple American Music Awards Nominations [Vote Now]

Posted on October 26, 2020

The nominations for the 2020 American Music Awards were announced on Oct. 26. The show honors artists in multiple musical genres, including country, pop, alternative, rap and more.

On the country music front, Dan + Shay (3), Maren Morris (2), Morgan Wallen (2), Blake Shelton (2) and Luke Combs (2) picked up multiple nominations. Gabby Barrett, Gwen Stefani, Old Dominion, Kane Brown and Miranda Lambert were also nominated one time.

The nominations are based on key fan interactions, including album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, social activity and touring. The measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound, reflecting the time period from Sept. 27, 2019, through Sept. 24, 2020. The American Music Awards winners are voted entirely by fans. Voting is now open for all AMA categories.

The 2020 American Music Awards will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on ABC on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. CT.

Check out the nominations below.

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Luke Combs “What You See Is What You Get”
Blake Shelton “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Morgan Wallen “If I Know Me”

FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber “10,000 Hours”
Maren Morris “The Bones”
Blake Shelton (Duet with Gwen Stefani) “Nobody But You”

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion “WAP”
DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch “Rockstar”
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber “10,000 Hours”
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande “Rain On Me”
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé “Savage Remix”

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
Roddy Ricch
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lewis Capaldi
Doja Cat
DaBaby
Lil Baby
Roddy Ricch
Megan Thee Stallion

FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS
Billie Eilish
EXO
Ariana Grande
NCT 127

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Doja Cat “Say So”
Future ft. Drake “Life Is Good”
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande “Rain On Me”
Taylor Swift “cardigan”
The Weeknd “Blinding Lights”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Dua Lipa
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
BTS
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Harry Styles “Fine Line”
Taylor Swift “folklore”
The Weeknd “After Hours”

FAVORITE SONG –  POP/ROCK
Lewis Capaldi “Someone You Loved”
Dua Lipa “Don’t Start Now”
Post Malone “Circles”
Roddy Ricch “The Box”
The Weeknd “Blinding Lights”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
DaBaby
Juice WRLD
Roddy Ricch

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B
Nicki Minaj
Megan Thee Stallion

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Lil Baby “My Turn”
Lil Uzi Vert “Eternal Atake”
Roddy Ricch “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”

FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion “WAP”
DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch “Rockstar”
Roddy Ricch “The Box”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown
John Legend
The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Jhene Aiko
Doja Cat
Summer Walker

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Doja Cat “Hot Pink”
Summer Walker “Over It”
The Weeknd “After Hours”

FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown ft. Drake “No Guidance”
Summer Walker “Playing Games”
The Weeknd “Heartless”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – LATIN
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Ozuna

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – LATIN
Becky G
KAROL G
Rosalía

FAVORITE ALBUM – LATIN
Anuel AA ”Emmanuel”
Bad Bunny “Las que no iban a salir”
Bad Bunny “YHLQMDLG”

FAVORITE SONG – LATIN
Bad Bunny “Vete”
Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin “RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)”
KAROL G & Nicki Minaj “Tusa”

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Billie Eilish
Tame Impala
twenty one pilots

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Lewis Capaldi
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle
for KING & COUNTRY
Kanye West

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
Kygo
Lady Gaga
Marshmello

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
Birds of Prey: The Album
Frozen II
Trolls: World Tour

photo by O\’Connor/Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

12th Annual “Opry Goes Pink” Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

12th Annual “Opry Goes Pink” Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted on October 26, 2020

The Grand Ole Opry’s 12th annual Opry Goes Pink show on Oct. 24 in support of the fight against breast cancer featured performances by Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, and Rita Wilson with Victoria Shaw and Erin Kinsey. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

After Little Big Town “flipped the switch” to illuminate the Opry’s signature barn backdrop pink, Lauren Alaina started the show by performing “Run,” “Getting Good” and “Road Less Traveled.” Little Big Town returned to the stage to perform “Pontoon,” “Boondocks,” “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” and more.

Rita Wilson, a breast cancer survivor, was joined by Victoria Shaw and Erin Kinsey to perform the moving new song “Pink.” The studio version of the new song, which features Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Sara Evans and Rita, benefits Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization.  

During the show, fans were invited to make donations to Susan G. Komen. An in-venue audience of 1,100 watched the show in compliance with operating plans developed in collaboration with the Nashville Public Health Department that include socially distanced seating, mandatory masks for all guests and staff, and more.

photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

PHOTO GALLERY: Alabama at Tennessee

PHOTO GALLERY: Alabama at Tennessee

Posted on October 26, 2020

Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of SEC Media Portal, of Tennessee’s home game with Alabama. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

Tennessee vs. Alabama Game Photos

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From left Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban speak before a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) warms up before a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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At left Butch Jones, Alabama’s special assistant to the head coach and formerly Tennessee’s head coach, walks onto the field before a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Vol fans watch in the first half during a game between Tennessee and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (0) and Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) tackle Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) slides for extra yardage in the fourth quarter in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee running back Eric Gray (3) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) in the fourth quarter in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama running back Trey Sanders (24) is tackled by Tennessee linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) in the third quarter in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee fans watch as Alabama scores a touchdown in the third quarter in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) pushes back Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) reacts after a play in the second half during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee fans cheer after Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) scores a touchdown during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama tight end Miller Forristall (87) is tackled by a host of Tennessee players during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban watches from the sideline during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee running back Eric Gray (3) runs the ball as Alabama defensive lineman DJ Dale (94) is defended against during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) throws a pass during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee fans react to the game from the stands during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee offensive lineman Darnell Wright (72) and Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) defend against Alabama defensive lineman Braylen Ingraham (52) and Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with a game official during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) runs the ball after a successful catch during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) throws a pass during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs past Tennessee defensive back Kenneth George Jr. (5) during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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A military craft flies over the stadium leading up to kickoff of a football game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Field level, aerial and slow-mo highlights of Alabama at UT

Field level, aerial and slow-mo highlights of Alabama at UT

Posted on October 25, 2020

Here are three different views of the highlights from the Tennessee/Alabama game. We bring you these views for every game, wins or losses. They are very useful to pick-up on things you may have missed when watching the game live. See all those versions below.

Alabama at Tennessee / Credit: SEC Media Portal

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