Pictured (L-R, back row): Brad Kennard, Rusty Gaston, Kent Earls, Mason Hunter, Sam Shelton, Steve Hodges, Kos Weaver; (L-R, front row): Gabe Foust, Kane Brown, Jaxson Free, Ron Cox, Kele Currier Photo: Larry McCormack
Kane Brown and his team gathered Tuesday (June 4) to celebrate his latest chart-topper, “I Can Feel It.” The track, sampling Phil Collins’ classic song, “In The Air Tonight,” marks Brown’s 11th No. 1 hit.
Excitement and pride filled the air in the BMI lobby on Tuesday afternoon as friends, family and industry members gathered to celebrate another impressive track. The event’s emcee, BMI’s Mason Hunter, kicked things off by inviting Brown and co-writers Jaxson Free and Gabe Foust to the stage.
Hunter shared a few words about BMI affiliates Brown and Free. He spoke about the first time he saw Brown perform back in 2015, and highlighted the multi-Platinum artist’s exponential growth to becoming an Entertainer of the Year nominee. He also acknowledged Free’s impressive second No. 1, his first being Brown’s “Thank God.”
Hunter then gave way to ASCAP’s Kele Currier to speak about Foust.
“Gabe is a musician, songwriter and producer from Terra Hope, Indiana. His songwriting contribution to Kane Brown’s ‘I Can Feel It,’ resulted in his first No. 1 and we are so excited about that,” said Currier. “In 2018, with the support of his parents and encouragement from a co-writer friend, Gabe embarked on a journey to Nashville to chase his dream. His ability to adapt and thrive is a testament to his talent, resilience and determination.”
Next up, to speak on behalf of the rock icon Collins, Brad Kennard stepped to the mic. “A couple of years ago, Concord was blessed with the opportunity to acquire the incredible and legendary catalog of Phil Collins and Genesis,” explained Kennard, adding that a year and a half after the acquisition, he got a phone call about “I Can Feel It.”
“I was absolutely blown away by what you guys did with this—you really honored the song,” Kennard added. “I want to point out that ‘In The Air Tonight’ came out in 1981, nearly 43 years ago, and Phil Collins has never had a country No. 1 until you guys made it happen. Creating a first for Collins is pretty incredible from my point of view.”
Goat Island Bay Music’s Sam Shelton took the stage next to say a few words about Free. “I live by the motto ‘iron sharpens iron’ and it’s about who you surround yourself with. Jaxson’s work ethic is amazing, and it makes me a better publisher. To see what he does is really inspirational.”
Other industry members present to speak about the song and its writers were Verse 2 Music’s Kent Earls, Sony Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, Studio Bank’s Ron Cox and Sony Music Nashville’s Steve Hodges.
Finally, it was time for the writers to share their thoughts. Free was the first to take the mic, reflecting on his experiences with Brown, Foust and, jokingly, Collins. “It was amazing how it all came together. Phil came in that day with the idea and,” but was interrupted by a wave of laughter from the audience. Free continued, “I am truly excited for what the future holds. Thank you to everyone.”
Foust took the opportunity to thank his team, co-writers, family and friends. “I want to thank my parents for driving all the way from Indiana to be here. I know when I was younger I gave you guys more hell than you probably could take, and I appreciate you more than I can say. Lastly, I always said that when I got my first No. 1 that I would dedicate it to my brother, Isaac, and I think if he was here today, he would think this was pretty cool.”
Brown closed things out by thanking everyone who supports him and sharing how rewarding it is to be a part of his friends’ special moments.
“I love the fact that I got to be Jaxson’s first No. 1, and now I get to be Gabe’s first No. 1,” Brown said. “That’s what I like—being a part of peoples’ firsts because I remember the feeling of having my first. It’s exciting to get to relive that moment with these guys.”
Luke Combs To Release New Album On June 14
/by LB CantrellLuke Combs. Photo: Zack Massey
Luke Combs will release his new full-length album Fathers & Sons next Friday (June 14) via Columbia Nashville. To celebrate the news, the country superstar has released a new song, “The Man He Sees In Me,” written alongside Josh Phillips.
The 12 tracks included on Fathers & Sons were recorded entirely live and feature some of Combs’ most personal songwriting yet, as he reflects on his own experiences being a dad to two boys.
When reflecting on “The Man He Sees In Me,” Combs shares, “To my boys, first and foremost, I will always love you, no matter what. With this song I want you to know that even though I’m not perfect, I try my hardest every day to be the best version of myself for you both.
“I’ll make mistakes along the way and some days you’ll be sick of your old man, I’m sure, but, dang, we’ll have some fun too. I can’t wait to see what you both turn out to be like and I hope someday down the road, I get to watch you and your kids do the same. Love, Dad”
In addition to Combs, Fathers & Sons also features acclaimed musicians Jim “Moose” Brown (keys), Sam Bush (mandolin), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mark Hill (bass), Josh Hunt (drums), Joey Landreth (electric guitar), Steve Mackey (bass), Josh Matheny (dobro), Jerry Roe (drums), Jonathan Singleton (acoustic guitar), Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar) and Charlie Worsham (acoustic guitar).
The Grand Ole Opry-member and 11-time CMA, four-time ACM and six-time Billboard Music Award winner is currently in the midst of his record-breaking “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour. Combs recently released a new radio single, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” which will be featured on the soundtrack for the new Twisters movie out July 19. He is also the subject of a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opening July 11.
Fathers & Sons Track List:
1. Front Door Famous (Luke Combs/Nick Columbia/Blake Densmore/Robert Snyder/Noah Thompson)
2. In Case I Ain’t Around (Luke Combs/Jamie Davis/Ray Fulcher/Dan Isbell/Reid Isbell)
3. Huntin’ By Yourself (Luke Combs/Thomas Archer/Ray Fulcher/Alex Palmer/Michael Tyler)
4. Little Country Boys (Luke Bryan/Blair Daly/Dallas Davidson)
5. Whoever You Turn Out to Be (Rhett Akins/Ben Stennis)
6. Remember Him That Way (Luke Combs/Jessi Alexander/Erik Dylan/Jonathan Singleton)
7. The Man He Sees in Me (Luke Combs/Josh Phillips)
8. All I Ever Do Is Leave (Jessi Alexander/Andrew Dorff/Jonathan Singleton)
9. Plant a Seed (Luke Combs/Jeff Hyde/Wyatt McCubbin/Robert Snyder)
10. Ride Around Heaven (Luke Combs/Casey Beathard/Wyatt McCubbin/Jeremy Stover)
11. My Old Man Was Right (Luke Combs/Lori McKenna)
12. Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher/Adam James)
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Carly Pearce Wins Disc Of The Day Ahead Of Album Release
/by Robert K OermannCarly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann
Diversity is the hallmark of this edition of DISClaimer.
Half of our entries feature female voices. Black country artists are represented by The War and Treaty and Shaboozey. We have a song by a Andrea Vasquez, who represents the Latin community.
The DISCovery Award goes to Chris Housman. He is a Belmont grad who makes solidly country music from a queer perspective. In addition to “Guilty As Sin,” check out his song “Drag Queen.” They are both on his debut album, titled Blueneck.
The Disc of the Day belongs to Carly Pearce, who is also issuing a new collection, Hummingbird, tomorrow (June 7). Long may she sing.
BRANDON DAVIS / “Daisies”
Writers: Daniel Agee/Josh London/Richard Brandon Davis; Producer: Daniel Agee; Label: Big Yellow Dog Music
– This snappy country rocker has cute melodic twists and turns as the singer delivers a deeply Southern accented vow of lifelong love. Country as a can of kraut.
T. GRAHAM BROWN & TANYA TUCKER / “The Dark End Of The Street”
Writers: Chips Moman/Dan Penn; Producers: T. Graham Brown/Cole Johnstone/Billy Lawson; Label: Johnstone Ent. Records
– The Opry’s newest member reunites with his 1990 “Don’t Go Out” duet partner. She is at last a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and they still sound great together. The song is one of history’s great cheating songs. They take it at a stately pace, each emoting with smoldering fire while the soul horns punctuate. This mini masterpiece is drawn from Brown’s upcoming From Memphis to Muscle Shoals collection (due Aug. 2), which also features collaborations with Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Wynonna and Little Anthony. A second advance track has also been issued, Brown with Randy Houser on “Dock of the Bay.”
ANDREA VASQUEZ / “Moving Target”
Writers: Andrea Vasquez/Bailey Morgan/Eitan Snyder; Producer: Jason Bobo; Label: AV
– Vasquez sings amid a swirling, languid, imaginatively produced track embellished with cross-cutting percussion, whispery soprano backing and echoey guitars. The lyric is about a gal who won’t be tied down. She aims to bring some of her Latin emotion to the country genre and succeeds. Also check out her tempo tune “Overthink.”
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN / “Where It Ends”
Writers: Bailey Zimmerman/Grant Averill/Joe Spargur; Producer: Austin Shawn; Label: Warner Music Nashville/Elektra
– She has broken his heart one too many times, so he’s calling it quits in this recent chart-topper. Zimmerman is a wailing tenor and a dynamic live performer who showcases Sunday night at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest.
THE WAR AND TREATY / “Called You By Your Name”
Writers: Michael Trotter Jr./Tanya Trotter; Producer: Michael Trotter Jr.; Label: UMG Nashville
– The soul-country duo rocks out on this barn burner. The tempo is bluegrassy-furious and the vocals are electrifying. Their CMA Fest slot is Saturday evening.
CARLY PEARCE / “Truck On Fire”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Justin Ebach/Charles Kelley; Producers: Shane McAnally/Josh Osborne/Carly Pearce; Label: Big Machine Records
– “Liar, liar, truck on fire,” she warbles in this deceptively bouncy ditty. She has plans to torch his ride, you see. As usual, she sings her face off. Catch Carly in a primo slot on Sunday night at the Nissan Stadium CMA Fest finale or during her afternoon appearance on the CMA Close Up stage in Music City Center.
MICHAEL RAY / “Drink With Our Friends”
Writers: Brad Warren/Brett Warren/John Edwards/John Morgan; Producer: Michael Knox; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– Loudly rocking. It could be an outtake from an ‘80s hair-metal band. Except his vocal doesn’t shriek.
KIM RICHEY / “A Way Around”
Writers: Aaron Lee Tasjan/Brian Wright/Kim Richey; Producer: Doug Lancio; Label: Yep Roc Records
– I have always loved this woman’s music. Her liquid-silver voice wraps itself around this deliciously crunchy midtempo track in a rootsy, bluesy dream. It is drawn from her refreshing new album Every New Beginning, which dropped a couple of weeks ago. An essential artist.
SHABOOZEY & NOAH CYRUS / “My Fault”
Writers: Bailey Bryan/Collins Obinna Chibueze/Doug Walters/Nevin Sastry/Noah Cyrus/PJ Harding/Sean Cook; Producers: Sean Cook/Nevin Sastry; Label: American Dogwood/EMPIRE
– Shaboozey wears a heartache-ballad cloak quite well. Ms. Cyrus sings along as he explores a dark path of overdose and self destruction. It’s a downer, but it sure is listenable.
CHASE BRYANT & JAKE OWEN / “Where The Good Ones Go”
Writers: Bob DiPiero/Chase Bryant/Chris Loocke; Producers: Chase Bryant/Jon Randall/Casey Wood; Label: Alazan Records LLC/EMPIRE
– We don’t know where we go when we die. In this gentle, rolling, echoey meditation, these guys hope to go where his buddies are, the beer is cold, the grass is green and country music plays all the time. Very hooky and satisfying.
MEGAN MORONEY / “Man On The Moon”
Writers: Ashley Gorley/Casey Smith/David “Messy” Mescon/Megan Moroney; Producer: Kristian Bush; Label: Columbia Nashville/Columbia Records
– As usual, she’s a beacon of creativity. “Someone take this cowboy away….There’s got to be a rocket taking off somewhere soon,” for the moon. Her clever lyric is matched by a super hooky melody and an upbeat production. I’m in.
CHRIS HOUSMAN / “Guilty As Sin”
Writers: Brandon Meagher/Christopher Aaron Housman/Nell Maynard; Producer: Jerry Fuentes; Label: CH
– This Kansas honky tonker sings in a burnished baritone that aches in romantic torment. The twang and soul in the production are straight-up country. And then there’s this: The video features two tattooed guys (Housman and Gabe LaDuke) making out in a garage. It’s Pride Month. So there you have it.
Dolly Parton’s Life & Career To Be Celebrated On Broadway In New Musical
/by Lorie HollabaughDolly Parton broke the news to fans at CMA Fest in Nashville this morning (June 6) that a new musical inspired by her life and career, Hello, I’m Dolly, is being developed for Broadway in 2026.
Parton is partnering with ATG Productions to bring the new musical to the stage and will produce it with ATG’s Adam Speers and CTK Enterprises’ Danny Nozell, her longtime manager. The new musical borrows its title from the name of Parton’s first studio album, released in 1967. It will feature a score by Parton, including some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she’s penned especially for the musical, and a book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter. Additional members of the creative team and casting will be announced at a later date.
“Hello, I’m Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” says Parton. “I’ve written many original songs for the show and included all your favorites in it as well. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll clap, you’ll stomp, it truly is a Grand Ol’ Opera. Pun and fun intended. Don’t miss it!”
“I first had the pleasure of working with Dolly Parton in 2019 when she trusted us to develop a new version of her musical 9 to 5 for London’s West End,” recalls Speers. “I had always heard she wanted to do a musical based on her life, so when she asked if I would be interested in producing it, I was bowled over. As the world knows, Dolly is a magical blend of talent, hard work, intelligence, charm, wit, and a gigantically big heart. I’m thrilled we’re going to bring her inspiring story to Broadway.”
Kane Brown & Songwriters Celebrate 11th No. 1 Hit ‘I Can Feel It’
/by John Nix ArledgePictured (L-R, back row): Brad Kennard, Rusty Gaston, Kent Earls, Mason Hunter, Sam Shelton, Steve Hodges, Kos Weaver; (L-R, front row): Gabe Foust, Kane Brown, Jaxson Free, Ron Cox, Kele Currier Photo: Larry McCormack
Kane Brown and his team gathered Tuesday (June 4) to celebrate his latest chart-topper, “I Can Feel It.” The track, sampling Phil Collins’ classic song, “In The Air Tonight,” marks Brown’s 11th No. 1 hit.
Excitement and pride filled the air in the BMI lobby on Tuesday afternoon as friends, family and industry members gathered to celebrate another impressive track. The event’s emcee, BMI’s Mason Hunter, kicked things off by inviting Brown and co-writers Jaxson Free and Gabe Foust to the stage.
Hunter shared a few words about BMI affiliates Brown and Free. He spoke about the first time he saw Brown perform back in 2015, and highlighted the multi-Platinum artist’s exponential growth to becoming an Entertainer of the Year nominee. He also acknowledged Free’s impressive second No. 1, his first being Brown’s “Thank God.”
Hunter then gave way to ASCAP’s Kele Currier to speak about Foust.
“Gabe is a musician, songwriter and producer from Terra Hope, Indiana. His songwriting contribution to Kane Brown’s ‘I Can Feel It,’ resulted in his first No. 1 and we are so excited about that,” said Currier. “In 2018, with the support of his parents and encouragement from a co-writer friend, Gabe embarked on a journey to Nashville to chase his dream. His ability to adapt and thrive is a testament to his talent, resilience and determination.”
Next up, to speak on behalf of the rock icon Collins, Brad Kennard stepped to the mic. “A couple of years ago, Concord was blessed with the opportunity to acquire the incredible and legendary catalog of Phil Collins and Genesis,” explained Kennard, adding that a year and a half after the acquisition, he got a phone call about “I Can Feel It.”
“I was absolutely blown away by what you guys did with this—you really honored the song,” Kennard added. “I want to point out that ‘In The Air Tonight’ came out in 1981, nearly 43 years ago, and Phil Collins has never had a country No. 1 until you guys made it happen. Creating a first for Collins is pretty incredible from my point of view.”
Goat Island Bay Music’s Sam Shelton took the stage next to say a few words about Free. “I live by the motto ‘iron sharpens iron’ and it’s about who you surround yourself with. Jaxson’s work ethic is amazing, and it makes me a better publisher. To see what he does is really inspirational.”
Other industry members present to speak about the song and its writers were Verse 2 Music’s Kent Earls, Sony Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, Studio Bank’s Ron Cox and Sony Music Nashville’s Steve Hodges.
Finally, it was time for the writers to share their thoughts. Free was the first to take the mic, reflecting on his experiences with Brown, Foust and, jokingly, Collins. “It was amazing how it all came together. Phil came in that day with the idea and,” but was interrupted by a wave of laughter from the audience. Free continued, “I am truly excited for what the future holds. Thank you to everyone.”
Foust took the opportunity to thank his team, co-writers, family and friends. “I want to thank my parents for driving all the way from Indiana to be here. I know when I was younger I gave you guys more hell than you probably could take, and I appreciate you more than I can say. Lastly, I always said that when I got my first No. 1 that I would dedicate it to my brother, Isaac, and I think if he was here today, he would think this was pretty cool.”
Brown closed things out by thanking everyone who supports him and sharing how rewarding it is to be a part of his friends’ special moments.
“I love the fact that I got to be Jaxson’s first No. 1, and now I get to be Gabe’s first No. 1,” Brown said. “That’s what I like—being a part of peoples’ firsts because I remember the feeling of having my first. It’s exciting to get to relive that moment with these guys.”
Liam St. John Signs With Big Loud Rock
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Lloyd Norman (SVP, Big Loud Rock), Greg Thompson (Partner/President, Big Loud Rock/Big Loud Management), Liam St. John, Ava Boney (A&R Manager, Big Loud/Big Loud Rock), Joey Moi (Partner/Producer/President of A&R, Big Loud/Big Loud Rock). Photo: Jessica Hood
Liam St. John has signed with Big Loud Rock.
In celebration of the new partnership, St. John is releasing the confessional anthem “Landslide Over The Highway,” today off his upcoming EP Believer due out June 28. Believer digs deep into his emotional past, exploring struggles with faith, substance abuse, difficult relationships and more, while expanding his sonic range, with new strands of the roots and rock and roll that fans have loved over the years.
The Spokane-born artist first found validation on season 19 of NBC’s The Voice with his bluesy take on “Sex and Candy.” Before ultimately landing in Nashville, after getting knocked out of the battle rounds on The Voice, Liam moved to Los Angeles and zeroed in on his craft, making good on all that hard work when the world discovered his song “Dipped in Bleach.”
“Adding Liam St. John to the Big Loud Rock family is an honor,” says Big Loud Rock Partner/President Greg Thompson. “His unique, musical style and passion for rock music at its roots gives Big Loud Rock its next chapter in our ever evolving story to celebrate rock music.”
Kelsea Ballerini To Join ‘The Voice’ As Season 27 Coach
/by LB CantrellKelsea Ballerini. Photo: Daniel Prakopcyk
When The Voice returns for its 27th season next spring, Kelsea Ballerini will appear as a coach. She will join former coach Adam Levine, and returning coaches Michael Bublé and John Legend for the singing competition show.
Ballerini appeared on season 16 of the show as a battle advisor, and filled in for Kelly Clarkson in season 20.
“I am so beyond exciting to be joining The Voice next year,” she says. “Let’s go team Kelsea!”
In April, Ballerini hosted the CMT Music Awards for the fourth time. She is currently in the studio, creating the follow-up to her Grammy, ACM and CMA-nominated Rolling Up The Welcome Mat EP.
The Voice will return this fall for season 26, with coaches Bublé, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani.
Volume.com To Offer Three Free Streaming Events During CMA Fest 2024
/by Madison HahnenVolume.com will offer three livestream events for free to fans worldwide during CMA Fest 2024.
The livestreams will feature performances from Aaron Goodvin, Kristian Bush, Alli Walker, Huntergirl, Montgomery Gentry and more. Fans can access the live streams through the links below.
Volume.com CMA Fest 2024 Live Stream Schedule:
Country Goes Global
Date: June 6-June 8, 10 a.m-2 p.m CST
Performers: Sheppard, Remember Monday, Homegrown Trio, Sacha, Sammy Arriaga, Abbie Ferris, Amy Sheppard, Tayler Holder, Lane Pittman, Twinnie, Alison Nichols, Casey Barnes, Hailey Benedict, Owen Riegling, Goodvin, Bush and Walker.
Livestream link.
19 Takeover At CMA Fest
Date: June 6 at 4 p.m. CST
Performers: Colin Stough, Grace Leer, Jack Blocker, Triston Harper, Emmy Russell, Haven Madison, Iam Tongi, Mia Matthews, Will Moseley and Huntergirl.
Livestream link.
Montgomery Gentry: Celebrating 25 Years
Date: June 6 at 7 p.m. CST
Performers: Montgomery Gentry, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Allie Colleen and Ira Dean
Livestream link.
Darius Rucker Raises $715K For St. Jude At 2024 Ryman Benefit
/by Lorie HollabaughDarius Rucker performs at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
Darius Rucker‘s annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert on Monday night (June 3) at the Ryman Auditorium raised an all-time high of $715,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dan + Shay perform at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
The show featured dozens of hits and beloved covers by Rucker as well as his surprise guests Ingrid Andress, Dan + Shay, Jamey Johnson, Chase Matthew and Shane Profitt. Rucker was also joined by his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmate Mark Bryan, who was fresh off opening weekend of the group’s “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.”
Rucker kicked off the main event with a trio of his hits—“Have A Good Time” from his new album Carolyn’s Boy, his 10th and most recent No. 1 “Beers and Sunshine” and the chart-topping “For The First Time.” In between sets from the myriad of guests, Rucker also returned to the stage, treating fans to hits ranging from his Platinum country breakout “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” and double-Platinum No. 1 “Alright” to his current single “Never Been Over.”
Ingrid Andress performs at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
The multi-genre star also branched out from his own catalog for rousing covers of Bell Biv Devoe’s “Poison,” Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It” and TLC’s “Waterfalls.” Hootie & the Blowfish bandmate Bryan also joined him for fan-favorites “Only Wanna Be With You” and “Hold My Hand,” offering a taste of what to expect on the road this summer.
With this year’s concert, the corresponding celebrity golf tournament on June 4 and a live auction and donation round which added thousands to the fundraising tally, Rucker has surpassed the $4.3 million mark in monies raised to aid the patients and families at St. Jude.
This year’s “Darius and Friends” event adds to an exciting season for the multi-Diamond-certified superstar, who recently released a reimagined duet version of his Carolyn’s Boy album track “Never Been Over” featuring Jennifer Nettles. On May 28 he also released his memoir Life’s Too Short, exploring the story of his life through the lens of the music that defined it.
Jamey Johnson performs at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
Chase Matthew performs at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
Darius Rucker performs at the 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert. Photo: Keith Griner
Thomas Rhett Slates New Album, ‘About A Woman,’ For August
/by LB CantrellThomas Rhett will release his seventh studio album, About A Woman, on Aug. 23 via The Valory Music Co.
The project finds the multi-Platinum hitmaker leaning in to what he does best while still aiming for creative evolution. He co-wrote 13 of the 14 tracks, and tapped longtime collaborators Dann Huff and Julian Bunetta for most of the production. The tracks on About A Woman are described as up-tempo, country foundations with layers of ’80s-inspired sounds and thumping beats.
“From top to bottom, I wanted to exude joy and fun with this project—and really just make people move,” Rhett says. “I went into making this record with a fearless attitude, put my blinders on and my head down to try and make really fun music.”
About A Woman also features Rhett’s commitment to his muse. Now enjoying a life chapter that allows he and wife Lauren a little more time for romance, the family man shines with renewed excitement.
“I feel like if you were to ask me what this record is about, the answer would be it’s about one woman, my wife, and it gave me an opportunity to say ‘I love you’ in a lot of different ways,” he says.
Rhett has already released the album’s lead single, “Beautiful As You.” Additional tracks include the lighthearted “Fool,” chill “Overdrive” and smooth “After All The Bars Are Closed.” Rhett builds on the story laid out in classics like “Fishin’ In The Dark”—both melodically and lyrically—on “Back To Blue.” He interpolates Whitney Houston‘s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” on a sing-along heartbreak tune “Don’t Wanna Dance.”
Beginning today (June 5), fans can pre-order the album ahead of its next track release, “Gone Country,” this Friday (June 7).
About A Woman Track List:
1. “Fool”
2. “Overdrive”
3. “Gone Country”
4. “Beautiful As You”
5. “Can’t Love You Anymore”
6. “After All The Bars Are Closed”
7. “Church”
8. “Back To Blue”
9. “Country For California”
10. “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman”
11. “What Could Go Right”
12. “Boots”
13. “Don’t Wanna Dance”
14. “I Could Spend Forever Loving You”
Industry Ink: Victoria Alfonso, Colton Dixon, Alex Miller, The Kody Norris Show
/by Lorie HollabaughVictoria Alfonso Joins SiriusXM/Pandora
Victoria Alfonso
Victoria Alfonso has joined as SiriusXM/Pandora as Artist & Industry Relations Coordinator, Country & Christian.
Alfonso graduated from Belmont University last month, and brings experience from streaming and marketing internships with Big Machine Label Group, Capitol Christian Music Group and Warner Music Nashville to her new role.
Colton Dixon Goes Gold With ‘Build A Boat’
Colton Dixon with Q Management Group and K-Love team members
Colton Dixon recently received his first Gold certification for his sing “Build A Boat.”
The radio team from K-Love and Christian label partner Fairtrade Services surprised Dixon in an interview during the K-Love Fan Awards weekend along with hundreds of fans in attendance. The No. 1 tune also received Song of the Year nominations at both the K-Love Fan Awards and GMA Dove Awards in 2022.
Alex Miller Performs For WHAS-TV’s 71st ‘Crusade For Children’ Telethon
Terry Meiners & Alex Miller
Billy Jam Records artist Alex Miller performed during WHAS-TV’s 71st “Crusade For Children” telethon at the Old Forester’s Paristown Hall in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday (June 1). Miller’s 20-minute set included his current single, “My Daddy’s Dad.”
The annual event raised more than $5.7 million in donations. The show was emceed by WHAS-TV’s Shay McAlister and iHeartMedia/WHAS Radio’s Terry Meiners, marking Meiners’ 25th time hosting the event.
The Kody Norris Show Featured In Bluegrass Music Hall Of Fame & Museum Exhibit
The Kody Norris Show posing with their Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum exhibit. Photo: Adam Paris/Courtesy of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
The Kody Norris Show was honored over the weekend with a new exhibit at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Set to be on display for two years, the new exhibit, “Rhinestone Revival: The Kody Norris Show,” features several of the band’s brightly-colored suits with rhinestones and embroidery, cowboy boots, hats, instruments and awards.