Fourth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Raises Over $500K
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Paine, Dayna Paine, Travis Ellis, Tara Pruitt, Joel Pruitt, Donnie Reis, David Corlew, Josh Romaker, Carolyn Corlew, Jake Traseger, Storme Warren, Col. Brent Lindeman, Scooter Brown, Ret. Brigadier General Scott Brower, Lee Greenwood, Ret. Col Jay Powers, and John Veltri
The fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards was held at City Winery in Nashville on Oct. 26 with The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) raising more than half a million dollars for military veterans.
Hosted by SiriusXm’s Storme Warren, the evening featured live performances by multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young and the War Hippies, as well as a surprise appearance by Lee Greenwood who performed “God Bless the USA.” This year’s Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards were presented to actor Gary Sinise, U.S. Army combat veteran and TCDJHP Ambassador Joel Pruitt, and Nashville businessman Lee Beaman. Additionally, 97-year-old WWII Navy vet Mathias Gutman and 99-year-old WWII Coast Guard vet Gladys Hughes were honored at this year’s dinner.
“Once again, those who are concerned about the welfare of our returning veterans came to make a difference,” explains TCDJHP co-founder and Daniels’ longtime manager David Corlew. “It was a wonderful evening of patriotism, support, and caring. Chris Young, Lee Greenwood and the War Hippies all joined to make it the biggest night our organization has experienced since we began.”
Special guest speakers included former NYC Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, and retired Col. Jay Powers, a former Commanding Officer, 5th Group (U.S. Army Green Beret – Fort Campbell, KY). Daniels’ wife Hazel and son Charlie Daniels, Jr. were in attendance, as well as Congressman Mark Green.
Six New Tennessee Music Pathways Markers Unveiled Across The State
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveils newest Tennessee Music Pathways Markers. Photo: Courtesy of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) honored music icons Howard Armstrong, G.B. Grayson, Jo Walker-Meador, Craig Morgan, and Little David Wilkins with six new markers on the Tennessee Music Pathways. Local and state leaders, family and friends, and music industry executives gathered to celebrate their significant contributions to music history in Tennessee.
Armstrong was a multi-instrumentalist with an extensive repertoire, as well as a multilinguist, painter, and teller of folk tales and anecdotes. He was honored with a marker in downtown LaFollette. Elsewhere, Grayson, who first recorded “Tom Dooley,” earned a marker in downtown Mountain City. His marker is the latest addition to the Musical Heritage Mural Mile walking tour through Mountain City’s downtown area. The self-guided mural tour connects Johnson County to a storied history of Appalachian music, including Clarence “Tom” Ashley, Blind Fiddler, Grayson, Fred Price, and Clint Howard.
In Orlinda, Walker-Meador was commemorated for serving as executive director of the CMA from 1962 until 1991.Under her leadership, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the CMA Awards, and Fan Fair (now known as CMA Fest) were established, in addition to many industry initiatives. Meanwhile, Morgan’s marker sits next door to the Clement Museum Hotel. A longtime resident of Dickson, Morgan is a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman, and patriotic Army veteran. With over 25 charted Billboard songs, Morgan has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and has made over 250 appearances on the hallowed stage.
Finally, Wilkins was honored in Parsons. As a country singer, songwriter, and entertainer, he scored 17 country hits. His composition, “Coming On Strong,” was a No. 11 pop hit for Brenda Lee in 1966, and he wrote songs for artists such as soul singer Percy Sledge, country star Conway Twitty, and folk-pop group, the Serendipity Singers.
Ashley Cooke Rings In Ryman Debut With A Pair Of Commemorative Plaques
Pictured (L-R): Big Loud’s Kelcie Roberts, Eric England, Kelley Brock, Candice Watkins, Kimberly Gleason, Brittani Koster, Ali Matkosky, Tori Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Camille Kenny, Nicholas Elliott (SiriusXM), Brianne Deslippe, Stacy Blythe, Seth England, Rakiyah Marshall (Back Blocks Music), Drew Magid, Justin Clough, Tyler Waugh. Photo: Alanna McArdle
Ahead of making her Ryman debut as support on Cole Swindell’s “Back Down To The Bar Tour,” Ashley Cooke was surprised with two plaques for her record-breaking accomplishments.
SiriusXM producer Nicholas Elliott presented the plaque commemorating her chart-topping SiriusXM The Highway No. 1 song “Never Til Now.” Additionally, Cooke’s radio team at Big Loud was on hand with a celebratory plaque for notching over 100 million streams.
The achievements come just days after Cooke made her Grand Ole Opry debut last week. Her debut single,”Never Til Now” featuring Brett Young, recently entered the Top 50 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts last week
Shane Profitt Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Shane Profitt. Photo: Rachael Black
Shane Profitt made his debut on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage on Tuesday (Nov. 1). After performing his No. 1, most-added country radio single, “How It Oughta Be,” and a stripped-down version of the to-be-released “Good Luck and God,” the rising artist received a standing ovation from the packed crowd.
“I want to thank y’all for coming out tonight,” he shared. “I know what it’s like to save up for months for a ticket to this show, and y’all being here tonight means the world to me.”
The Maury County, Tennessee native’s performance was followed by a celebration in The Circle Room, where management and label employees surprised him by donning “Shane Train” sweatshirts. BMLG CEO Scott Borchetta sounded a vintage train whistle as he thanked everyone for “coming aboard” to rally for Profitt.
Granger Smith Headlines Inaugural Coliseum Nights Concert Series At MTSU
Pictured (L-R): Randy Wright; Jenna Roher, Premiere Networks Manager, Talent & Brand Integration; Karen Kane; Jenny Shields, Premiere Networks Senior Director of Affiliate Sales; Liam Kane; Granger Smith; and Kelley Lefeld, Premiere Networks Director Affiliate Sales
After MidNite host Granger Smith recently headlined the inaugural Coliseum Nights concert series at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Smith and his alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., were joined by fellow music artists Sean Stemaly, Logan Wheat, and Matt Dillon to kick off the new concert series presented by Middle Tennessee State University.
SoundExchange Launches Mobile Payment Option For Royalty Distributions
/by Lorie HollabaughSoundExchange has announced a new initiative that will allow registered creators to receive their royalty payments via mobile payment apps. Cash App is the first mobile payment application in place for registered creators to take advantage of, with additional options available soon.
The initiative builds upon SoundExchange’s release of a mobile app (available for Google and Apple) and digital tools, as well as new partnerships to support creators.
“Meeting creators where they are with easy, accessible tech solutions is a priority for SoundExchange as we enter this next chapter in our journey to support creators,” notes Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “As mobile payment apps have become increasingly popular, we’ve listened to our community to ensure that we are offering the payment options that best fit their needs. Today’s announcement demonstrates SoundExchange’s leadership in embracing the latest technology trends, and we are happy and excited to have Cash App on board to launch this initiative.”
Creators are encouraged to contact the SoundExchange Customer Services team to learn more about app-specific eligibility requirements and to sign up to receive royalty payments via Cash App.
Creators will still be able to receive royalty payments from SoundExchange via monthly domestic direct deposit in the U.S. and international direct deposit in select local currencies or quarterly paper checks.
Maren Morris Uncovers ‘Humble Quest: In Rare Form’
/by Liza AndersonMaren Morris. Photo: Rachel Deeb.
Superstar Maren Morris has revealed Humble Quest: In Rare Form. The project features seven stripped-back versions of tracks from her critically acclaimed record Humble Quest, including videos directed by Nicki Fletcher and Mason Allen.
Morris and her band self-produced the collection, which was recorded during a tour break at her bandmate Bennett Lewis’ summer camp, Camp Wayfarer, in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Released in March via Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Nashville, Humble Quest debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and broke the record for most first-day and first-week streams globally on Amazon Music for a country album by a female artist. The album features Gold-certified single “Circles Around This Town,” and is nominated for Album Of The Year at this year’s CMA Awards.
“In Rare Form came as an idea to me near the end of my tour when my band and I had worked so hard every show to find new moments to make each performance magical and unique,” Morris says. “We were able to reimagine the songs of Humble Quest in this very stripped, beautiful form at sunset on a hill in North Carolina. No lighting, no bells and whistles, just Mother Nature, music, and friendship.”
Her North American headlining “Humble Quest Tour,” which included stops at The Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and other legendary venues, will conclude with her biggest ever Nashville show at the Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 2.
Humble Quest: In Rare Form Track Listing:
1. Furthest Thing
2. I Can’t Love You Anymore
3. Humble Quest
4. Background Music
5. Tall Guys
6. Good Friends
7. What Would This World Do?
Tyler Hubbard Reveals Cover, Track Listing, Title Of Debut, Solo Album
/by Lorie HollabaughTyler Hubbard has revealed the cover, track listing and title of his debut solo album.
The 18-song, self-titled collection, due out Jan. 27 on EMI Records Nashville, was produced by Hubbard and Jordan Schmidt. Hubbard co-wrote all of the project’s tracks with some of Nashville’s best, including Ross Copperman, Thomas Rhett, Jaren Johnston, Trevor Rosen, Jesse Frasure, Keith Urban, Corey Crowder, and many more.
The full-length album features Hubbard’s hit debut single “5 Foot 9,” which currently sits at No. 2 at radio and has almost 190 milion global streams. It also includes additional tracks Hubbard has been playing live while on tour this fall.
“I know the importance and the value of this first album and really setting the foundation for what’s to come down the road,” says Hubbard. “I’m really proud of this music, and first and foremost excited for everyone to get to know me.”
Hubbard will be a presenter on the 56th Annual CMA Awards, airing Nov. 9, and will also make his Grand Ole Opry debut as a solo artist on Friday, Nov. 11.
Tyler Hubbard Track List:
1. Dancin’ In The Country (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman, Keith Urban)
2. 5 Foot 9 (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jaren Johnston, Chase McGill)
3. Baby Gets Her Lovin’ (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jesse Frasure, Canaan Smith)*
4. Everybody Needs A Bar (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Zach Kale)
5. Me For Me (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson, Thomas Rhett)
6. Tough (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Bebe Rexha)
7. I’m The Only One (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris Loocke, Rhett Akins)
8. She Can (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
9. Small Town Me (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris LaCorte)
10. Inside And Out (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi)
11. Out This Way (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris LaCorte, Josh Miller)
12. By The Way (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)
13. Paradise (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Rodney Clawson, Zach Kale)
14. How Red (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Andy Albert, Tofer Brown)
15. 35’s (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Tyler)
16. Leave Me Alone (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Ashley Gorley, Benjamin Johnson)
17. Miss My Daddy (Written by Tyler Hubbard)
18. Way Home (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)
*Produced by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt and Jesse Frasure
Darius Rucker Announces New Album, ‘Carolyn’s Boy’
/by LB CantrellCountry mainstay Darius Rucker announced he will release a new album in an interview with Today‘s Craig Melvin. The album, planned for 2023, is called Carolyn’s Boy after his late mother. The album art is a portrait of her.
“I wanted to name the record Carolyn’s Boy because Mom never got to see any of my success,” Rucker offered in the interview. “She died before any of this happened, so it’s just another homage to the greatest woman I’ve ever known.”
When asked why he wanted to put this album out now, Rucker shared, “Years ago, I wasn’t really sure what my place in country music was and I was trying to find it. Now I have found it—I know—and I think it’s time to give that record.”
Carolyn’s Boy will follow Rucker’s 2017 project When Was the Last Time, which included hits “If I Told You” and “For the First Time.” Tastes of the new project can be heard on his recent releases “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), available everywhere now.
Pictured (L-R): Today anchor Craig Melvin, who presented Darius Rucker with the RIAA Diamond certification honor; “Wagon Wheel” Producer Frank Rogers; Rucker; UMG Nashville Chairman/CEO Mike Dungan. Photo: Steve Lowry
Rucker’s Today show appearance also commemorated his tenth year as a Grand Ole Opry member and his recent achievement of “Wagon Wheel” becoming only the fourth country song to be certified Diamond. Music Row came together last week to celebrate the 11x-Platinum classic, as well as Rucker’s recent tenth No. 1 single at country radio, “Beers And Sunshine.”
“Coming into Nashville, to expect anything like that wasn’t even in the cards,” Rucker said. “Here we are now—15, 16, years in—it’s been a fun run.”
Industry Ink: Charlie Daniels, Tennessee Music Pathways, Ashley Cooke, More
/by Lydia FarthingFourth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Raises Over $500K
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Paine, Dayna Paine, Travis Ellis, Tara Pruitt, Joel Pruitt, Donnie Reis, David Corlew, Josh Romaker, Carolyn Corlew, Jake Traseger, Storme Warren, Col. Brent Lindeman, Scooter Brown, Ret. Brigadier General Scott Brower, Lee Greenwood, Ret. Col Jay Powers, and John Veltri
The fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards was held at City Winery in Nashville on Oct. 26 with The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) raising more than half a million dollars for military veterans.
Hosted by SiriusXm’s Storme Warren, the evening featured live performances by multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young and the War Hippies, as well as a surprise appearance by Lee Greenwood who performed “God Bless the USA.” This year’s Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards were presented to actor Gary Sinise, U.S. Army combat veteran and TCDJHP Ambassador Joel Pruitt, and Nashville businessman Lee Beaman. Additionally, 97-year-old WWII Navy vet Mathias Gutman and 99-year-old WWII Coast Guard vet Gladys Hughes were honored at this year’s dinner.
“Once again, those who are concerned about the welfare of our returning veterans came to make a difference,” explains TCDJHP co-founder and Daniels’ longtime manager David Corlew. “It was a wonderful evening of patriotism, support, and caring. Chris Young, Lee Greenwood and the War Hippies all joined to make it the biggest night our organization has experienced since we began.”
Special guest speakers included former NYC Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, and retired Col. Jay Powers, a former Commanding Officer, 5th Group (U.S. Army Green Beret – Fort Campbell, KY). Daniels’ wife Hazel and son Charlie Daniels, Jr. were in attendance, as well as Congressman Mark Green.
Six New Tennessee Music Pathways Markers Unveiled Across The State
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveils newest Tennessee Music Pathways Markers. Photo: Courtesy of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) honored music icons Howard Armstrong, G.B. Grayson, Jo Walker-Meador, Craig Morgan, and Little David Wilkins with six new markers on the Tennessee Music Pathways. Local and state leaders, family and friends, and music industry executives gathered to celebrate their significant contributions to music history in Tennessee.
Armstrong was a multi-instrumentalist with an extensive repertoire, as well as a multilinguist, painter, and teller of folk tales and anecdotes. He was honored with a marker in downtown LaFollette. Elsewhere, Grayson, who first recorded “Tom Dooley,” earned a marker in downtown Mountain City. His marker is the latest addition to the Musical Heritage Mural Mile walking tour through Mountain City’s downtown area. The self-guided mural tour connects Johnson County to a storied history of Appalachian music, including Clarence “Tom” Ashley, Blind Fiddler, Grayson, Fred Price, and Clint Howard.
In Orlinda, Walker-Meador was commemorated for serving as executive director of the CMA from 1962 until 1991.Under her leadership, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the CMA Awards, and Fan Fair (now known as CMA Fest) were established, in addition to many industry initiatives. Meanwhile, Morgan’s marker sits next door to the Clement Museum Hotel. A longtime resident of Dickson, Morgan is a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman, and patriotic Army veteran. With over 25 charted Billboard songs, Morgan has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and has made over 250 appearances on the hallowed stage.
Finally, Wilkins was honored in Parsons. As a country singer, songwriter, and entertainer, he scored 17 country hits. His composition, “Coming On Strong,” was a No. 11 pop hit for Brenda Lee in 1966, and he wrote songs for artists such as soul singer Percy Sledge, country star Conway Twitty, and folk-pop group, the Serendipity Singers.
Ashley Cooke Rings In Ryman Debut With A Pair Of Commemorative Plaques
Pictured (L-R): Big Loud’s Kelcie Roberts, Eric England, Kelley Brock, Candice Watkins, Kimberly Gleason, Brittani Koster, Ali Matkosky, Tori Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Camille Kenny, Nicholas Elliott (SiriusXM), Brianne Deslippe, Stacy Blythe, Seth England, Rakiyah Marshall (Back Blocks Music), Drew Magid, Justin Clough, Tyler Waugh. Photo: Alanna McArdle
Ahead of making her Ryman debut as support on Cole Swindell’s “Back Down To The Bar Tour,” Ashley Cooke was surprised with two plaques for her record-breaking accomplishments.
SiriusXM producer Nicholas Elliott presented the plaque commemorating her chart-topping SiriusXM The Highway No. 1 song “Never Til Now.” Additionally, Cooke’s radio team at Big Loud was on hand with a celebratory plaque for notching over 100 million streams.
The achievements come just days after Cooke made her Grand Ole Opry debut last week. Her debut single,”Never Til Now” featuring Brett Young, recently entered the Top 50 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts last week
Shane Profitt Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Shane Profitt. Photo: Rachael Black
Shane Profitt made his debut on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage on Tuesday (Nov. 1). After performing his No. 1, most-added country radio single, “How It Oughta Be,” and a stripped-down version of the to-be-released “Good Luck and God,” the rising artist received a standing ovation from the packed crowd.
“I want to thank y’all for coming out tonight,” he shared. “I know what it’s like to save up for months for a ticket to this show, and y’all being here tonight means the world to me.”
The Maury County, Tennessee native’s performance was followed by a celebration in The Circle Room, where management and label employees surprised him by donning “Shane Train” sweatshirts. BMLG CEO Scott Borchetta sounded a vintage train whistle as he thanked everyone for “coming aboard” to rally for Profitt.
Granger Smith Headlines Inaugural Coliseum Nights Concert Series At MTSU
Pictured (L-R): Randy Wright; Jenna Roher, Premiere Networks Manager, Talent & Brand Integration; Karen Kane; Jenny Shields, Premiere Networks Senior Director of Affiliate Sales; Liam Kane; Granger Smith; and Kelley Lefeld, Premiere Networks Director Affiliate Sales
After MidNite host Granger Smith recently headlined the inaugural Coliseum Nights concert series at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Smith and his alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., were joined by fellow music artists Sean Stemaly, Logan Wheat, and Matt Dillon to kick off the new concert series presented by Middle Tennessee State University.
Kane Brown Added As A Headliner For 2023 Gulf Coast Jam
/by LB CantrellKane Brown. Photo: Diwang Valdez
Multi-Platinum superstar Kane Brown will join Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, and Hardy as the fourth and final headliner for the 11th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. Presented by Jim Beam, the festival is slated for June 1-4 in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Brown released his most recent album, Different Man, in September. The project features his chart-topping single “One Mississippi” as well as his current single, “Thank God,” and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart upon release.
“Kane Brown played Gulf Coast Jam in 2017, and it’s incredible to see how his career has exploded over the last five years,” shares Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “The impact he’s had not just on country music but on music overall is inspiring, and he’s an artist our Jammers have been requesting for a while.”
The full lineup for the 2023 Gulf Coast Jam festival will be announced on Friday, Nov. 18. Many ticket packages are already sold out, and prices for remaining passes will increase on Friday, Nov. 11.
“Our list of headliners had already pushed ticket sales beyond any year in our history, and there’s no telling what’s going to happen when word about Kane Brown starts to spread!,” adds Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam COO Mark Sheldon. “We’re excited about him hitting the stage next June, and we’re encouraging our Jammers to book their accommodations now.”
Brantley Gilbert Readies Upcoming ‘So Help Me God’ Collection
/by Lorie HollabaughBrantley Gilbert. Photo: Alexa Campbell
Brantley Gilbert will release his long-awaited new album, So Help Me God, via The Valory Music Co. on Nov. 10.
His upcoming single from the project, “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill will head to country radio on Nov. 14. Co-written with Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps and Taylor Phillips, the album opener highlights a way of life that can often feel like it’s disappearing.
“We were on a writing retreat in Texas that we do every year, and everybody was out on the porch. I don’t remember who threw a word in here or there and who didn’t, so we ended up with a bunch of writers on ‘Heaven By Then,’” Gilbert notes. “To have Blake Shelton and Vince Gill on the song meant so much to me. Those two brought so much to the table and gave it a voice I didn’t have. We were all in separate places when we recorded, but it was a cool way for everyone to put their spin on it. They just did what felt natural and sonically you hear that.”
Gilbert had other friends join him on the new project as well, including Jason Aldean on “Rolex On A Redneck,” Toby Keith and Hardy on “The Worst Country Song Of All Time,” and Jelly Roll on “Son Of The Dirty South.” Marking three years since his last release, Gilbert is a co-writer on all of the project’s 10 tracks.
“I’ve always taken a little longer than most artists, especially in this genre, to put an album out and that’s partly to do with me being a perfectionist,” Gilbert adds. “We’ve been looking forward to getting this album out for a long time. I’ve been blessed to sit down with some of the best writers in the country, and I feel like we’ve written some wonderful stuff.”
Gilbert will kick off his co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch on Nov. 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The tour will run through Dec. 17.
Heaven By Then with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps, Taylor Phillips)
Rolex® On A Redneck featuring Jason Aldean (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Randy Montana, Taylor Phillips)
Miles of Memories (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Josh Phillips)
She’s The One (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips)
The Worst Country Song Of All Time featuring Toby Keith and HARDY (Brantley Gilbert, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)
Son Of The Dirty South featuring Jelly Roll (Brantley Gilbert, Andrew Baylis, Jason Bradley DeFord)
How To Talk To Girls (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Brian Wayne Davis, Brandon Day, Chase McGill, Josh Phillips, Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray)
Little Piece of Heaven (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Greylan James, Taylor Phillips, Cole Taylor)
Gone But Not Forgotten (Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Jason Blaine, Jay Brunswick)
So Help Me God (Brantley Gilbert, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly)
Chart Action: Carrie Underwood Most Added
/by Alex ParryCarrie Underwood‘s “Hate My Heart,” is the most added song on Mediabase and MusicRow this week. The track debuts at No. 68 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Underwood wrote the single with Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia and Michael Hardy, and it appears on her latest album, Denim & Rhinestones. She is currently on her headlining “Denim & Rhinestones Tour” with Jimmie Allen where she will feature songs from her new album along with fan favorites.
“I’m most excited about performing new music from Denim & Rhinestones—it’s such a fun, energetic album, which I think we all need right now, and we definitely bring that upbeat, party vibe to the stage,” the decorated entertainer shares with MusicRow. Read more about the high-flying trek here.
For more chart data, click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly.
‘The Return Of Tanya Tucker’ Now In Theaters Nationwide
/by LB CantrellTanya Tucker & Brandi Carlile. Photo: Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
The Return Of Tanya Tucker, the film about the exciting comeback of the beloved country singer, is now in theaters nationwide.
Directed by Kathlyn Horan, the motion picture follows Tucker’s reemergence after not making a record in nearly 20 years. Alongside Brandi Carlile—who produced Tucker’s 2019 album While I’m Livin’ with Shooter Jennings—Tucker makes a record that would go on to win a Grammy for Best Country Album in 2020, catapulting the legend back into the spotlight she deserved.
Using rare archival footage and photographs, the film dives into Tucker’s history from her single-wide trailer in Seminole, Texas to becoming a young star.
A highlight of the film includes Tucker taking the idea for the chorus “Bring My Flowers Now,” a tune from the album that won the Grammy for Best Country Song in 2020, and forming the centerpiece for the record.
“I had a chorus and I couldn’t get anything else for years. Brandi came in the control room and said, ‘T, let’s finish that song idea you had for so long.’ As soon as we finished writing the song, I think we went right to the vocal booth. The band came in, and they pushed record,” the country star shares of the process.
The Return Of Tanya Tucker has been featured at film festivals in Austin, Toronto, Nashville, and more.
Blake Shelton Toasts The Season With ‘Cheers, It’s Christmas (Super Deluxe)’
/by Liza AndersonBlake Shelton is ringing in the holiday season with his new album Cheers, It’s Christmas (Super Deluxe), available on Friday, Nov. 11.
The spirited record is topped with three new tracks: “Up On The House Top,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and “Cheer For The Elves,” previously released by Gwen Stefani.
“During the holidays I always celebrate traditions and add new things, so cheers to some new music,” says Shelton. “After all, what is Christmas without it. I just want to thank everyone for including my music in your festive playlists all these years. It really is ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’”
A few special guests also appear on the deluxe collection. Kelly Clarkson joins Shelton for “There’s A New Kid In Town.” He and Reba share “Oklahoma Christmas.” Michael Bublé joins the multi-genre hit “Home,” Shelton and his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, sing “Time For Me To Come Home,” and more.
Cheers, It’s Christmas (Super Deluxe) Track Listing:
1) Up On The House Top
2) Cheer For The Elves
3) Holly Jolly Christmas
4) Jingle Bell Rock
5) White Christmas
6) Oklahoma Christmas (Feat. Reba)
7) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
8) There’s a New Kid in Town (Feat. Kelly Clarkson)
9) Santa’s Got a Choo Choo Train
10) Home (Feat. Michael Bublé)
11) Winter Wonderland
12) The Christmas Song
13) Blue Christmas
14) I’ll Be Home for Christmas
15) Silver Bells (Feat. Xenia)
16) Time for Me to Come Home (Feat. Dorothy Shackleford)
17) The Very Best Time of Year (Feat. Trypta-Phunk)
18) Savior’s Shadow
19) Two Step ‘Round the Christmas Tree
20) Christmas Eve