Dan + Shay Share New Performance Video of “I Should Probably Go to Bed” [Watch]

Dan + Shay Share New Performance Video of “I Should Probably Go to Bed” [Watch]

Dan + Shay shared a new performance video of their current single, “I Should Probably Go to Bed.”

With Dan playing piano and Shay providing lead vocals, the duo recorded the new tune at Ocean Way Nashville Recording Studios, which is housed in a 100-year-old Gothic church on Music Row.

Penned by Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Sean Douglas and Jason Evigan, “I Should Probably Go to Bed” was produced entirely by Dan, who performed and recorded every instrument at his home studio in Nashville. The single is currently No. 21 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after six weeks.

“We’re so excited about our brand-new single,” says Dan. “We wrote part of this song in Los Angeles during Grammy week, but finished it at my house, on my piano, kind of by accident. Shay had come over to record vocals on another song that we had written. We took a break, went downstairs, started singing this song, and realized this song needs a big ending. So we really went for it. Shay delivered one of my favorite vocal performances of all time. We’re so proud that this is our new single.”

Watch Dan + Shay’s new performance video below.

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“Lovin’ On You” Becomes Luke Combs’ 8th Multi-Week No. 1 Single

“Lovin’ On You” Becomes Luke Combs’ 8th Multi-Week No. 1 Single

Luke Combs’ current single, “Lovin’ On You,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the second consecutive week.

Luke is the first country artist in history whose first nine singles have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: “Hurricane,” “When It Rains It Pours,” “One Number Away,” “She Got the Best of Me,” “Beautiful Crazy,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me” and “Lovin’ On You.”

Of Luke’s nine No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, eight have had multi-week runs at No. 1. Luke’s 2018 No. 1 hit, “One Number Away,” ruled the chart for one week, while “Beautiful Crazy” reigned for seven weeks in 2019.

Collectively, Luke’s nine singles have spent 27 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

  • “Hurricane” – 2 weeks at No. 1 (May/June 2017)
  • “When It Rains It Pours” — 2 weeks at No. 1 (November 2017)
  • “One Number Away” — 1 week at No. 1 (June 2018)
  • “She Got the Best of Me” — 4 weeks at No. 1 (October/November 2018)
  • “Beautiful Crazy” — 7 weeks at No. 1 (March/April 2019)
  • “Beer Never Broke My Heart” — 2 weeks at No. 1 (August 2019)
  • “Even Though I’m Leaving” — 5 weeks at No. 1 (November/December 2019/January 2020)
  • “Does to Me” — 2 weeks at No. 1 (May/June 2020)
  • “Lovin’ On You” — 2 weeks at No. 1 (September 2020)

When “Beautiful Crazy” topped the charts in March 2019, Luke became the first country artist in history whose first five singles reached No. 1.

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Thomas Rhett Scores 16th No. 1 Single as “Be a Light” Tops Mediabase Chart

Thomas Rhett Scores 16th No. 1 Single as “Be a Light” Tops Mediabase Chart

Thomas Rhett scored his 16th No. 1 single as “Be a Light” topped the Mediabase chart this week.

TR teamed with Reba McEntire, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban to record the bright new tune in March. Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. TR and the song’s collaborators have been donating all proceeds from “Be A Light” to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created by The Recording Academy to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease outbreak and subsequent cancellation of music events.

“I’m completely blown away and humbled by the support of ‘Be A Light’ from the fans, country radio and the entire industry,” Thomas Rhett said. “When we decided to release this song in March, it was the best way I knew how to share what was on my heart, and I’m feeling so hopeful and encouraged to see so many of you inspired to take action because of it in your own communities. Thank y’all for coming together like this!”

“Be a Light” is nominated for Musical Event of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 11.

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Kane Brown to Stage Concert Event Across Drive-In Theaters on Sept. 26

Kane Brown to Stage Concert Event Across Drive-In Theaters on Sept. 26

Following the blueprint Garth Brooks and Encore Live created with his concert event that aired across more than 300 drive-in theaters in June, Kane Brown is taking his talents to the drive-in on Sept. 26.

Kane’s new, one-night-only concert, which was filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America, is being presented by Encore Live in the next installment of its series—Encore Drive-In Nights—that has also featured Blake Shelton and Metallica.

Early bird tickets go on sale on Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. (venue time) for $56 per vehicle (6 person max).

To check venues near you, visit encorenights.com.

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ACM Awards Red Carpet Week to Kick Off on Sept. 12

ACM Awards Red Carpet Week to Kick Off on Sept. 12

Hosted by Keith Urban, the ACM Awards will air live from Nashville on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The show will take place at three iconic Nashville institutions: the Grand Ole Opry House, The Bluebird Cafe and Ryman Auditorium.

In the lead-up to the awards show on Sept. 16, Circle TV will air ACM Awards Red Carpet Week: a slate of programs beginning on Sept. 12 that will include live performances, interviews, past performances and more. Red Carpet Week content will feature Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Old Dominion, Lee Brice, Tenille Townes, Riley Green, Martina McBride and many more.

Highlights from Red Carpet Week include a profile on Riley Green as he travels to his hometown, past Opry performances by Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and more, and classic episodes of Hee Haw with Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and more.

Check the Circle TV schedule for a complete list of programs featured during Red Carpet Week.

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Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, Yacht Rock Revue & Indigo Girls to Headline Drive-In Style Concerts

Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, Yacht Rock Revue & Indigo Girls to Headline Drive-In Style Concerts

Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke, Yacht Rock Revue and the Indigo Girls will headline live shows in Alpharetta, Ga., at Lot A at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in October.

The shows, dubbed Live From the Drive-In, will take place across two weekends in October.

  • Friday, October 16 – Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
  • Saturday, October 17 – Blackberry Smoke
  • Friday, October 23 – Indigo Girls
  • Saturday, October 24 – Yacht Rock Revue

In July, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi and more headlined similar shows in the Live From the Drive-In series in St. Louis, Nashville and Indianapolis.

Fans will enjoy the shows in a drive-in setting from their own private tailgating zones next to their cars. Guests are allowed to bring chairs, food and drinks.

Tickets will be available to purchase per car, with a maximum of four people permitted per car. To maintain social distancing, events will be limited capacity. Tickets go on sale on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sale for Citi cardmembers beginning on Sept. 8 at 12 p.m. local time.

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Mickey Guyton Hopes Upcoming 6-Song EP, “Bridges,” Provides “Happiness and Strength”

Mickey Guyton Hopes Upcoming 6-Song EP, “Bridges,” Provides “Happiness and Strength”

Mickey Guyton will release a new six-song EP, Bridges, on Sept. 11.

Mickey co-penned every song on the upcoming EP, which also features songwriters Karen Kosowski, Hillary Lindsey, Jesse Frasure, Nathan Chapman and Victoria Banks. The EP includes recent releases “Black Like Me” and “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” as well as current single, “Heaven Down Here.”

“Two years ago, this project didn’t feel like it was even a possibility,” says Mickey. “This EP proves that in your darkest moments, you can have your biggest breakthroughs. I think back to all of the obstacles in my life and career, including writing and recording most of this EP in quarantine during a time of social unrest, and how it has all led to the birth of this beautiful project. I hope these songs provide others with the same happiness and strength they have provided me in these uncertain times.”

In August, Mickey and husband Grant Savoy announced they are expecting their first child.

Listen to “Heaven Down Here,” which Mickey penned with Gordie Sampson, Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey.

Bridges Track List & Songwriters

  1. “Heaven Down Here” (Mickey Guyton, Gordie Sampson, Josh Kear, Hillary Lindsey)
  2. “Bridges” (Mickey Guyton, Karen Kosowski, Victoria Banks, Emma-Lee)
  3. “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” (Mickey Guyton, Karen Kosowski, Victoria Banks, Emma-Lee)
  4. “Rosé” (Mickey Guyton, Victoria Banks, Karen Kosowski)
  5. “Salt” (Mickey Guyton, Jesse Frasure, Carly Barlowe, Steven Lee Olsen)
  6. “Black Like Me” (Mickey Guyton, Nathan Chapman, Fraser Churchill, Emma Davidson-Dillon)

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Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Riley Green & Mark Wills to Perform on the Opry on Sept. 12

Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Riley Green & Mark Wills to Perform on the Opry on Sept. 12

The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,941st consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Sept. 12 with a showcase featuring Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Riley Green and Mark Wills.

Tenille and Riley recently earned ACM Awards for New Female Vocalist of the Year and New Male Vocalist of the Year, respectively. Ashley is nominated for three awards at the upcoming CMA Awards, while Mark was inducted into the Opry in January 2019.

The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT. The show will also stream live on Circle’s YouTube.

The Grand Ole Opry has aired without an audience present since March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a number of stars have helped keep the Opry’s Saturday night shows rolling along, including Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Darius Rucker, Clint Black, Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Luke Combs, Dustin Lynch, Craig Morgan, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood and more.

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Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 11

Photo Gallery: Tennessee Football Fall Practice 11

Here’s a photo gallery courtesy of the UT Athletics from Tennessee fall football practice 11 for the 2020 season from Monday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.

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