Elle King and Miranda Lambert have teamed up on a rollicking new collaboration, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”
The song marks the second time the two female powerhouse performers have joined forces to record together. Their first release, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” also featured Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack, and won the 2020 ACM Award for Music Event of The Year. In 2019, King joined Lambert as special guest on her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour.
The pair met up in Nashville in January to film an ’80’s-inspired wedding video to accompany “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” starring King as the bride and Lambert as maid of honor, complete with a cameo from King’s real-life fiancé as the groom.
“The true story of this song sums up our wild friendship,” says King. “Miranda is someone I have looked up to as a songwriter, musician, performer, and human being for a long time. So our tumbleweed snowball story of getting to know each other is the ultimate real deal kinda thing. Nobody revs me up, kicks my ass on stage, or treats me more like family than Miranda Lambert. Our rowdy reputations proceed us, so who else could sing this song together besides us? Crawling out of such a crazy year, still full of so many unknowns, I ultimately couldn’t think of another person I’d rather come out singin’ and swingin’ with than the most badass chick I know. Miranda.”
Lambert adds: “I think this fun song was born from our becoming friends over the last couple of years. We are new friends but it really feels like we are old friends and I felt like that immediately when I met her at one of her shows. Since then, we’ve toured together and sang on stage together, hung out and partied together, recorded together, and so much more. This song just feels like the natural transition to the after party.”
Florida Georgia Line, Amazon Music Host ‘Life Rolls On From The FGL House’
/by Sarah SkatesPictured (L-R): Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. Photo: John Shearer, Getty Images for Amazon Music and CMT
Florida Georgia Line celebrated the release of their new album with the livestream event, Life Rolls On From The FGL House, on Thursday night (Feb. 25). A collaboration with Amazon Music, the virtual performance is available to watch on the Amazon Music Twitch channel for three days.
The evening started with a Q&A with CMT host Cody Alan, then the duo opened the show with their 17th No. 1, “I Love My Country.” Throughout the concert, they performed songs from their almost decade-long career including record-breaking hits like “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with special guest RaeLynn, as well as new songs from their fifth studio album, Life Rolls On, including current Top 10-and-rising single “Long Live.” They also debuted the songs “Always Gonna Love You,” “Ain’t Worried Bout It” and “Life Looks Good.”
With FGL House located near the site of the Nashville Christmas Day bombing, Amazon Music, FGL, CMT, and Big Machine Label Group each contributed to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Nashville Neighbors Fund to support local merchants. Donations were digitally collected during the livestream on Tiltify and are still being accepted here.
Pictured: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard bring out special guest Raelynn to perform “Meant To Be.” Photo: John Shearer, Getty Images for Amazon Music and CMT
Elle King, Miranda Lambert Fight For Their Right To Party On Spunky New Collaboration
/by Lorie HollabaughElle King and Miranda Lambert have teamed up on a rollicking new collaboration, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”
The song marks the second time the two female powerhouse performers have joined forces to record together. Their first release, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” also featured Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack, and won the 2020 ACM Award for Music Event of The Year. In 2019, King joined Lambert as special guest on her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour.
The pair met up in Nashville in January to film an ’80’s-inspired wedding video to accompany “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” starring King as the bride and Lambert as maid of honor, complete with a cameo from King’s real-life fiancé as the groom.
“The true story of this song sums up our wild friendship,” says King. “Miranda is someone I have looked up to as a songwriter, musician, performer, and human being for a long time. So our tumbleweed snowball story of getting to know each other is the ultimate real deal kinda thing. Nobody revs me up, kicks my ass on stage, or treats me more like family than Miranda Lambert. Our rowdy reputations proceed us, so who else could sing this song together besides us? Crawling out of such a crazy year, still full of so many unknowns, I ultimately couldn’t think of another person I’d rather come out singin’ and swingin’ with than the most badass chick I know. Miranda.”
Lambert adds: “I think this fun song was born from our becoming friends over the last couple of years. We are new friends but it really feels like we are old friends and I felt like that immediately when I met her at one of her shows. Since then, we’ve toured together and sang on stage together, hung out and partied together, recorded together, and so much more. This song just feels like the natural transition to the after party.”
Live Nation Releases Year-End Report, Expects Concert Comeback
/by Sarah SkatesLive Nation Entertainment has released financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, as well as the full year of 2020. Despite a hefty drop in revenue compared to 2019, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rapino expressed optimism in a letter accompanying the report, noting that 83 percent of fans continue to hold onto their tickets for rescheduled dates. The company brought in concert revenue of about $1.4 billion in 2020, a major hit compared to $9.4 billion in 2019.
Additionally, in 2020, Live Nation showed a $950 million cost reduction, and a $1.65 billion cash savings.
Rapino’s letter addressed the company’s key initiatives including reducing cost structure by $200 million, expanding revenue opportunities by investing in concert streaming and direct to consumer businesses, such as the recent acquisition of the streaming platform Veeps, and advancing technology initiatives including digital tickets. He noted vaccine distribution gives him confidence that there is a safe return to live events in the future, with outdoor activities likely to happen first.
In part the letter says:
The Mavericks Host Web Series, Send Love And Food To Fans In Texas
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Mavericks are sending some love and relief to those in Texas affected by the recent hard times and weather disaster with the help of Casa Garcia’s Restaurants.
Fans in need can visit any of Casa Garcia’s six Austin-area locations and mention The Mavericks to receive a hot meal at no cost. Anyone wishing to support the cause may donate at bit.ly/MavsTexasRelief (please include note “Texas”), with all funds used to feed as many people as possible.
“Texas is near and dear to our hearts. It’s been a second home of this band for many years, and we’re proud to partner with our friends at Casa Garcia’s to give back to the place that has given us so much,” said The Mavericks. “We miss everyone there, and look forward to the day we see your faces again. Until then, we want to make sure no one goes without a meal in this time of need.”
The Mavericks are also set for the fourth episode of their web concert series this Saturday, Feb. 27. The show will feature music from the band’s En Español and Play The Hits albums, along with never-seen-before interviews.
‘Willie Nelson’s Letters To America’ Coming This Summer
/by Sarah SkatesWillie Nelson will release a new book this summer sharing his perspective on America, family, faith, music, and more. Willie Nelson’s Letters to America was written in collaboration with longtime friend and Texas Monthly contributing editor Turk Pipkin. Harper Horizon will release the book on June 29, 2021.
From the opening letter “Dear America” to his “Dear Road” epilogue, Nelson discusses America’s past, present, and future, his closest family members, and personal heroes with humor and poetic phrasing. He also offers reflections on many of the lyrics from his classic songs.
Six decades into his career, Nelson continues to thrive. In 2020, he released the album First Rose of Spring, as well as a memoir with his sister and pianist Bobbie Nelson titled, Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of The Family Band. In February 2021 he released That’s Life, his second album of standards and classics made famous by Frank Sinatra.
Pipkin is a writer, director and actor who has appeared in numerous feature films and played a recurring character on The Sopranos. He is the author of eight previous books.
Chart Action: Combs Debuts, Rucker Reaches No. 1
/by Alex ParryLuke Combs‘ “Forever After All” debuts at No. 49 this week on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Radio Chart. It received 17 new station adds and had the highest increase in spins with a + 241. The single was written by Combs, Robert Williford, and Drew Parker.
Lauren Alaina‘s new duet with Jon Pardi, “Getting Over Him,” also debuted this week at No. 70.
Receiving the highest spin gain on the Mediabase chart, “Beers and Sunshine” by Darius Rucker reached No. 1 on both Mediabase and Billboard.
“It’s certainly been a challenging year,” said Rucker. “Like a lot of people, when I got home from being on the road last March and we parked the tour bus for the foreseeable future, we had no idea what our future would actually look like. I don’t have the answers for how we fix the complex issues that we’re facing in our country or in country music, however while we work through this time I think it’s important that we balance the heaviness by finding the silver lining, where we can really enjoy the simple joys this song talks about like time spent together with friends and family.”
Brett Young Celebrates Multiple RIAA Certifications
/by Lorie HollabaughBrett Young is adding some heavy metal to his collection with his latest Top 10-and-climbing single “Lady” now certified Gold in the U.S. and Canada.
Young’s hit “Catch” has also been certified Platinum, and the accolades add to Young’s growing collection of shiny chart-toppers—“Sleep Without You” (Platinum), “In Case You Didn’t Know” (5x Platinum), “Like I Loved You” (Platinum), “Mercy” (3x Platinum) and “Here Tonight” (Platinum).
Young is also previewing some new music today (Feb. 26) with the release of “You Got Away With It” via BMLG. The buoyant new track about unexpected love was co-written with Justin Ebach, Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite and Jimmy Robbins.
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Old Dominion, Ashley McBryde, Lee Brice, Scotty McCreery To Play Benefit For Nashville’s 2nd Ave
/by Lorie HollabaughHosted by the DISTRICT, Inc. and the Metro Historical Commission Foundation, the event will raise money for the Second Avenue Restoration and Preservation fund to support the efforts to restore the Second Avenue neighborhood impacted by last year’s Christmas Day bombing, and the preservation of many of the city’s most treasured architectural landmarks and historical contributions.
In addition to the musical performances, the benefit will also take a look back on the important role Second Avenue has played in the history of Nashville. It will also include appearances by Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Governor Bill Lee, plus a tribute to heroic first responder law enforcement officers. The goal is to raise a milestone $2 million dollars towards the $10 million overall goal in supporting immediate and long-term restoration and preservation of the vitally important 2nd Avenue district.
“Giving back to the community speaks to the very heart of what we do every day through hospitality to our guests. The fact that we can join with the music industry to help rebuild this incredible neighborhood of an eclectic blend of artists, business owners, and community leaders is humbling,” said show producer Brian Schafer, general manager of the Wildhorse Saloon.
CRS 2021 On-Demand Content Available With New #FOMO Rate
/by Lorie HollabaughCountry Radio Seminar is offering a discounted #FOMO rate which provides access to on-demand content from CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience.
For $99, new registrants can access all CRS 2021 sessions on-demand, plus additional exclusive-only content. The on-demand content includes panels and interviews, three workshops, six exclusive sessions, Country Radio Hall of Fame Inductions, CRS/Country Aircheck award winners, digital artist liners, session takeaways, and more, and registrations are available for purchase here. On-Demand content will only be offered for the next two months. Access into on-demand content is already available to anyone previously registered for this year’s event at crsvirtual2021.com/.
“CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience was a tremendous live event, and we appreciate everyone who joined us last week,” said CRB/CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis. “The great content from CRS lives on for 60 days at our On-Demand site, and now everyone who regrets missing out can gain the same access for just $99, with the CRS #FOMO rate. Every session, all the workshops, Hall of Fame inductions, CRS/Country Aircheck Awards, CRS Honors, featuring Mickey Guyton’s stirring national anthem—it’s all there. We hope our industry friends will take advantage of this opportunity to Learn. Connect. Advance.”
Country Radio Seminar will return in 2022 and is set for Feb. 23 – Feb. 25, 2022, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for next year’s event will open later this year.
Niko Moon Earns First No. 1 On MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart
/by Alex ParryNiko Moon notches his first No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart as an artist with “Good Time,” adding an additional 171 spins this week for total of 1,742 spins and 47 radio stations playing the single. Last week, he earned a No. 1 credit as a songwriter on Dierks Bentley’s “Gone.” “Good Time” was written by Moon, Anna Moon, Joshua Murty, Jordan Minton, and Mark Trussell.
Last week, “Good Time” earned a Platinum certification by the RIAA.
“I can’t believe ‘Good Time’ is Platinum, y’all! I feel such an overwhelming sense of gratitude right now, to everyone from the country music fans who have embraced me, to country radio and streaming platforms who have given me the opportunity to connect with listeners all across the country,” said Moon of the certification. “I’m so grateful for my teams at RCA, Make Wake and CAA. It truly does take a village and I’m so inspired that so many people believe in the music that I am making. It’s my calling in life to make people happy through country music, so thank you everyone for letting this Georgia boy live out his dream. Let’s keep the GOOD TIMES rolling!”
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