Brothers Osborne to Headline Free Livestream to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives on Aug. 21

Brothers Osborne to Headline Free Livestream to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives on Aug. 21

Posted on August 11, 2020

John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne will headline a livestream concert—Brothers Osborne: Let’s Play Live—on Aug. 21 to benefit ACM Lifting Lives.

During the free concert, fans will be encouraged to donate to the ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund, which was created to support individuals in the country music community who are currently in need of pandemic relief assistance.

“We can’t wait to get back on the road but in the meantime, we hope y’all come hang with us on August 21,” said the Brothers in a statement.

Brothers Osborne will release their third studio album, Skeletons, on Oct. 9. The upcoming project follows the release of the Brothers’ 2016 debut album, Pawn Shop, and 2018 sophomore album, Port Saint Joe.

John and TJ Osborne had a hand in writing all 12 tracks on Skeletons, including lead single, “All Night,” which is currently No. 42 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 12 weeks.

Tune in to Brothers Osborne: Let’s Play Live on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. CT.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

St. Jude’s “Music Gives: Together” Livestream on Aug. 13 to Feature Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley & More

St. Jude’s “Music Gives: Together” Livestream on Aug. 13 to Feature Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley & More

Posted on August 11, 2020

A number of artists—from many genres of music—will take part in Music Gives: Together on Aug. 13 to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The free virtual event will feature musicians, chefs and St. Jude patients who will entertain, inspire and highlight the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

On the country music front, the livesteam event will feature Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Randy Owen, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Lady A, Tim McGraw and more. Additional artists include CeCe Winans, For King & Country, Third Eye Blind, Skillet, Us the Duo, Seal and more.

You can purchase special edition Music Gives: Together merchandise to support St. Jude, or make a donation. 

The livestream begins at 4 p.m. CT on Aug. 13.

photos: Brad Paisley & Tim McGraw by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com; Keith Urban by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Morgan Wallen’s “If I Know Me” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart After Record Journey

Morgan Wallen’s “If I Know Me” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart After Record Journey

Posted on August 11, 2020

Morgan Wallen’s 2018 debut album, If I Know Me, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for the first time this week (8/6/20).

The album needed 114 weeks to reach the summit, smashing the previous record held by Hunter Hayes’ 2011 self-titled album (89 weeks). If I Know Me moved 21,910 equivalent units this week, according to Nielsen Music, barely edging Luke Combs’ What You See Is What You Get (21,605) for the top spot.

Morgan’s debut album has spawned three No. 1 singles” “Up Down,” “Whiskey Glasses” and “Chasin’ You.”

Morgan’s current single, “More Than My Hometown,” is No. 25 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 11 weeks. The tune is the lead single from Morgan’s upcoming sophomore album.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Locash Reconnects With New Single, “Beers to Catch Up On” [Listen]

Locash Reconnects With New Single, “Beers to Catch Up On” [Listen]

Posted on August 10, 2020

Preston Brust and Chris Lucas of Locash will follow up their recent No. 1 single, “One Big Country Song,” by releasing “Beers to Catch Up On.”

Penned by Rhett Akins, Jeremy Stover and Paul DiGiovanni, “Beers to Catch Up On” is featured on Locash’s 2019 album, Brothers. The 11-song offering was the first album on the duo’s new label, Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group.

“‘Beers to Catch Up On’ reminds me why I love the music business so much,” says Preston. “It kind of brings out the teenager in me because before we signed our deal at BMG/Wheelhouse, we took ‘Beers to Catch Up On’ to a little home studio in Nashville, recorded the demo, paid for it ourselves, and then we took it to the BMG meeting. We played ‘Beers’ in the meeting, we got the deal, we took it to the big studio, we cut it, it made the album and here we are releasing it to radio as our next single. So I guess it’s time for some beers, because this song has been on a journey with us for a long time and I can’t wait to finally hear it on the radio in my truck!”

“Beers to Catch Up On” will impact country radio on Aug. 31.

Listen to “Beers to Catch Up On” below.

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

Luke Bryan Says Fishing Trip With His Boys Was a Chance to “Really Connect and Have Fun”

Luke Bryan Says Fishing Trip With His Boys Was a Chance to “Really Connect and Have Fun”

Posted on August 10, 2020

Luke Bryan may be busy hitting the talk-show circuit this week to promote his brand-new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, but one month ago he was using his free time to check an item off of his bucket list.

In July, Luke loaded up all of his boys—Til, 18, Bo, 12, and Tate, 9—on his tour bus and headed out West for a fly-fishing excursion in celebration of his 44th birthday. Luke posted a number of photos/videos on Instagram to document many of the trout he and his boys caught.

While Luke’s free time was the result of his cancelled tour due to the pandemic, he told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown that it was a blessing to be able to “connect and have fun.”

“For my birthday a couple of weeks ago, we went on a big camping trip out West,” says Luke. “You know, I’ve always envisioned taking a month off and just hopping on the tour bus and kind of throwing a dart at the map and waking up in a new place to fish. We did that for about eight or nine days and my boys—we had a great time. I mean, I have not, technically, had like a summer [off], you know, in years. So, you know, just to kind of wake up and I’m like, ‘Well, what am I gonna do today?’ I thank God I can go take my boys on a cool little fishing trip and really connect and have fun.” ​

Luke released his new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, on Aug. 7. This week, Luke will make apperances on Late Night With Seth Meyers (Aug. 10), Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen (Aug. 11) and The Kelly Clarkson Show (Aug. 12).

photo by TCD

“Done” It Again: Chris Janson Tops Billboard Country Airplay Chart for 2nd Straight Week

“Done” It Again: Chris Janson Tops Billboard Country Airplay Chart for 2nd Straight Week

Posted on August 10, 2020

Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” is No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the second straight week. In addition, the tune topped the Mediabase chart for the first time.

Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends.

“This is the greatest feeling in the world,” says Chris. “It’s always been my dream to hear my songs played on the radio, but this one is special. I can’t describe how grateful Kelly and I are to have the world embrace our story. Thanks to my family, my team, my fans and country radio for supporting us all the way.”

Chris now boasts four chart-toppers, including “Good Vibes,” “Fix A Drink” and “Buy Me a Boat.”

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

Kane Brown to Release New 7-Song EP, “Mixtape Vol. 1,” on Aug. 14

Kane Brown to Release New 7-Song EP, “Mixtape Vol. 1,” on Aug. 14

Posted on August 10, 2020

Kane Brown will release a new seven-song EP, Mixtape Vol. 1, on Aug. 14.

The new EP features four previously released tracks (“Worldwide Beautiful,” “Cool Again,” “Be Like That” and “Last Time I Say Sorry”) as well as three brand-new songs (“Worship You,” “BFE” and “Didn’t Know What Love Was”).

Kane co-wrote every track on the new EP, including his duet with John Legend, “Last Time I Say Sorry.”

Swae Lee and Khalid are featured on “Be Like That.”

Mixtape Vol. 1 Track List & Songwriters

  1. “Cool Again” (Kane Brown, Josh Hoge, Matt McGinn and Lindsay Rimes)
  2. “Be Like That” feat. Swae Lee and Khalid (Kane Brown, Khalif Brown, Alexander “Eskeerdo” Izquierdo, Khalid Robinson, Ryan Vojtesak and Mike Will)
  3. “Worship You” (Kane Brown, Alexander Izquierdo, Ryan Vojtesak and Matt McGinn)
  4. “BFE” (Kane Brown, Sam Ellis, Matt McGinn, Taylor Phillips and Will Weatherly)
  5. “Didn’t Know What Love Was” (Kane Brown, Shy Carter, Matt McGinn and Lindsay Rimes)
  6. “Last Time I Say Sorry” with John Legend (John Stephens, Kane Brown, Matt McGinn and Andrew Goldstein)
  7. “Worldwide Beautiful” (Kane Brown, Shy Carter, Ryan Hurd and Jordan Schmidt)

photo by JPA, AFF-USA.com

Willie Nelson Teams With 10 ACM New Artist Nominees for Remake of “On the Road Again” to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives

Willie Nelson Teams With 10 ACM New Artist Nominees for Remake of “On the Road Again” to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives

Posted on August 10, 2020

Willie Nelson teamed with 10 “new” artists to remake his iconic hit, “On the Road Again.”

The remix includes this year’s 10 ACM Award New Artist of the Year nominees: Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Riley Green, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Tenille Townes and Morgan Wallen.

Proceeds from the single, which was produced by Ross Copperman and Jimmy Robbins, will benefit ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund to be disbursed to individuals in the country music community who are currently in need of pandemic relief assistance. The new single will be released to digital platforms and country radio on Aug. 13.

“On the Road Again,” which Willie penned and recorded, topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1980. The tune won a Grammy for Best Country Song in 1981.

photo by AFF-USA.com

Clay Walker & Wife Jessica Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Clay Walker & Wife Jessica Are Expecting a Baby Boy

Posted on August 10, 2020

Clay Walker, 50, and wife Jessica, 37, are expecting a baby boy—their fifth child together. The new bundle of joy is due in January 2021, according to People.

Clay and Jessica, who were married in September 2007, have three sons and a daughter that range in age from 2 to 12. Clay also has two adult daughters from a previous marriage.

Clay had a string of No. 1 hits in the 1990s, including “If I Could Make a Living” and “Rumor Has It.”

Congrats to Clay and Jessica.

photo by TCD

ESPN’s updated FPI rankings project Vols will finish 4-6

ESPN’s updated FPI rankings project Vols will finish 4-6

Posted on August 9, 2020

ESPN updated it’s FPI Power Index throughout college football for the 2020 season after the SEC released it’s two additional conference games Friday night. What that ranking said about Tennessee is surprising.

The projected record for Tennessee, despite a perceived difficult schedule, is likely not what many fans of The Big Orange would agree with.

ESPN projects the Vols with a 4-6 record this upcoming season. Their rankings would equal a 4th place finish in the East. UT is listed with the 8th highest ranking in the league overall.

Tennessee is projected to only have a 12.2% chance to win 6 games (6-4 record.) UT is listed as only having a .01% chance of winning the conference.

Here’s a look at ESPN’s FPI SEC Power Index at the moment.

What do you think? Call our local sports talk shows here in Knoxville on FM 99.1 and AM 990 at 865-656-9900 and let us know.

Vols DBs Theo Jackson & Kenneth George Jr. vs. Georgia in 2019 / Credit: Sam Forman – 99.1 The Sports Animal

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