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Noah Cyrus on Writing with Ben Gibbard and Living Out Her Legend of Zelda Fantasies
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Noah Cyrus talks her debut album, The Hardest Part, on the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With. Advertisement Related Video The singer-songwriter discusses making an album of goodbyes; telling her story of addiction, mental health, and recovery; and duetting with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. Speaking of guests, Noah also digs into what it was like to write and sing with her musical hero, Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, on “Every Beginning Ends,” as well as having singer LP on the LP. Cyrus also talks about how she was able to live out her The Legend of Zelda dreams with the album’s visual...
Sheltered Music Publishing Acquires Interest in Nashville Songwriting Legend Dennis Linde’s Catalog
Sheltered Music Publishing has acquired a significant interest in the music catalog of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame writer Dennis Linde. The agreement covers Linde-written songs including “Burning Love,” “Goodbye Earl” and “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” Known for his quirky writing style and vivid character portraits, Linde also wrote what would become Elvis Presley‘s last Billboard Hot 100 top 5 hit, 1972’s “Burning Love,” as well as other songs recorded by Presley. He also wrote “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” which was first recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys and later by New Grass Revival, before becoming a signature recording from Garth Brooks in 1993. Linde also penned the (then-Dixie) Chicks‘ 1999 hit “Goodbye Earl,” Sammy Kershaw’s “Queen of my Double Wide Trailer,” Joe Diffie‘s “John Deere Green...
Dolly Parton Congratulates Taylor Swift for Making Hot 100 Chart History: ‘That Is Sensational’
Dolly Parton took a moment outside her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to praise a fellow female superstar, Taylor Swift. Speaking with Access Hollywood on the Rock Hall red carpet, Parton was asked to comment on Swift’s historic feat last week of being the first artist to claim the entire top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, led by the Midnights single “Anti-Hero” at No. 1. Swift’s Midnights also blasted in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with the biggest week for any release in seven years. “I love her,” said Parton, who was inducted into the Rock Hall Saturday night (Nov. 5) with the help of P!nk. “I saw that on the news and I think that is sensational,” the country icon said of Swift making Hot 100 history. “And congratulations to her — Taylor. I think...
Dolly Parton Enters Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “I Guess I’m a Rock Star Now!”
Dolly Parton was formally enshrined into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony held in Los Angeles on Saturday night. After initially expressing hesitancy over the accolade — at one point Parton even pulled her name from consideration — the “9 to 5” singer enthusiastically accepted her induction during her acceptance speech. “I guess I’m a rock star now!” she declared. Parton also reiterated her intention to record a rock music album in the near future. “If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna have to earn it,” she explained. (She recently revealed that she’s trying to reunite Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and Jimmy Page for the album.) In an accompanying live performance, Parton debuted a new song called “Rockin’” and teamed up with fellow in...
‘George & Tammy’ Starring Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon Sets Showtime Premiere
Showtime has picked up George & Tammy, the six-part limited series about country icons and married couple George Jones and Tammy Wynette, starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The premiere episode will debut simultaneously on Showtime and the Paramount Network on Dec. 4 following Yellowstone. The series had originally been slated to run entirely on Paramount before it shifted to Showtime. “Jessica and Michael are truly extraordinary as Tammy and George and their searing performances and undeniable chemistry bring to life the legendary relationship of the King and Queen of country music,” said Chris McCarthy, president/CEO, Showtime and Paramount Media Networks, via a stateme...
How to Get Tickets to Thomas Rhett’s 2023 Tour
Thomas Rhett has drafted his complete “Home Team Tour 23” and tickets for the 40-city summer outing will be going up for grabs shortly. Although all fans of the country star are considered members of the “Home Team,” it appears that local sports jerseys will be the preferred dress code based on Rhett’s appearance in the the tour’s announcement video. “Being on the road is one of my favorite places to be,” Rhett shared in a statement about the upcoming North American trek. “I can’t wait to see the joy on y’alls faces next year.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Thomas Rhett’s Next Tour? Advertisement Related Video The “Home Team Tour 23” will kick off on May 4th in Des Moines, Iowa followed by Midwest stops in Indianapolis, Omaha, St. Louis, a...
Bon Iver, Maggie Rogers, and Zach Bryan to Headline Hinterland Music Festival 2023
Hinterland Music Festival is cropping back up in St. Charles, Iowa from August 4th-6th, 2023, with a lineup led by Bon Iver, Maggie Rogers, and Zach Bryan. The eighth iteration of the rural festival outside Des Moines will be hosted once again at Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and returns to a three-day event after this year’s fourth day expansion. The indie rock-heavy roster also includes artists like Angel Olsen, Houndmouth, Sylvan Esso, Orville Peck, Wallows, and The Regrettes. The lineup is rounded out by the likes of Noah Kahan, Faye Webster, Joy Oladokun, Skegss, Tomberlin, The Teskey Brothers, Wilderado, and more. Maggie Rogers’ upcoming 2023 tourmates Del Water Gap will also share the bill that Sunday, and a special “Hinterkids” stage boasts a performance by Koo Koo Kanga Roo. M...
Tim McGraw Spotted Wearing Dad Tug McGraw’s Phillies Jersey at World Series Game
Country singer Tim McGraw wore his late father’s Phillies jersey at game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night. McGraw’s late dad, Tug McGraw, was a left-handed pitcher and a major figure during the 1980 World Series, winning a ring with the Phillies. While Tim McGraw was enthusiastic about showing off his father’s jersey, the singer had a complicated relationship with Tug. “I didn’t know he was my dad,” Tim said in a 2013 interview with Larry King. “I was 11 years old, and I was rummaging around in mom’s closet and found a birth certificate. I was growing up in Louisiana, and my mom was divorced, and we were barely getting by.” The singer then met his father for the first time that year, but would not be reunited with the busy athlete again for another seven years. Despite their ph...
2023 CMT Music Awards to Air Live From Austin, Texas
The 2023 CMT Music Awards are headed to the Lone Star State. CMT and CBS have revealed that the 2023 CMT Music Awards will air Sunday, April 2, 2023, live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center, via CBS. The Paramount Global country music tentpole event returns for its global premiere exclusively via the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Kelsea Ballerini, who recently released her album Subject to Change, will return for a third consecutive year as co-host of the CMT Music Awards. Ballerini surprised Carrie Underwood during her Wednbesday (Nov. 2) stop at Moody Center on her The Denim & Rhinestones Tour, where they revealed Underwood as the first performer for the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Underwood has won the most honors of any artist at ...
Gabby Barrett Gives Birth to Baby No. 2 With Cade Foehner: ‘What a Precious Gift’
Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner have welcomed their second child, son Augustine Boone Foehner, born on Oct. 27. They are also parents to daughter Baylah May Foehner, who was born in January 2021. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Nov. 2, the couple shared a photo on social media of Baylah May looking at her newborn baby brother, who is dressed in a blue onesie and wrapped in a blue blanket. The photo was captioned, “Soaking up newborn days with baby brother. What a precious gift from our Lord!” The couple also revealed his name — as well as its pronunciation — and the little guy’s birthday in the caption. Barrett and Foehner met while each was competing during the 16th season of American Idol. Barrett went on to finish in th...
Billy Strings Announces 2023 US Tour Dates
Billy Strings has expanded his 2022 tour through next spring with new dates in North America. Strings now has 40 dates coming up on his schedule, including newly-announced appearances at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights), Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (three nights), Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena (two nights), and Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and Charleston’s North Charleston Coliseum (two nights). He also has a leg of tour dates in the EU and UK this December. Tickets for Strings’ new tour dates will be available for pre-sale starting November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. local time with general on-sale following this Friday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Head over to Ticketmaster and use our pre-sale code HEADLINE. See Billy Strings’ full itinerary of 2022-...
Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett Among Newly-Added 2022 CMA Awards Performers
More performers have been added to the upcoming 56th annual CMA Awards, set to air Nov. 9 on ABC (and available the following day on Hulu). Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Black Keys, The War and Treaty, and Thomas Rhett have all been added to the performer lineup. Reigning CMA entertainer of the year Combs, who is again nominated for the night’s most coveted honor, will perform his single, “The Kind of Love We Make.” Johnson, a four-time nominee heading into the ceremony, will perform his Billboard Country Airplay chart-topping hit “‘Til You Can’t,” while Elle King (who will release the country project Come Get You...
