When you reach a certain level in music, you almost become used to getting props from your peers and fans. But occasionally a moment comes along, a comment or some “flowers” from someone that stands out. Lainey Wilson had just such an experience recently.

John Fogerty, Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Famer, lead singer and co-founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival and bonafide living legend, was impressed by a recent performance of Wilson’s where she did a lively rendition of CCR’s “Travelin’ Band” – impressed enough that he posted the clip on his Instagram page, with a caption that read, “Such a great cover of ‘Travelin’ Band’ by @laineywilson,” along with a clapping hands emoji. That’s huge.

Lainey saw the post and chimed in in the comments section. “Heyyy thank ya very much @johnfogerty. One of my all time favorites!”

 

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The lineup for “Alabama Jam XVIII,” the annual event hosted by Alabama, was announced  yesterday, and it has a decided old school feel.

Most of this years “Jam” performers were at their peak from the 80s-00s. Along with the hosts, Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Lee Greenwood, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Mark Wills, Exile, John Berry, Taylor Hicks, The Malpass Brothers, The Castellows and more have signed on for the one-day event, taking place in Fort Payne, Alabama on June 1. More acts are expected to be announced as the event draws closer.

“When we started the first June Jam in 1982 as a charity concert event, it was attended by over 30-thousand fans,” explains Alabama’s Teddy Gentry. “At the time, it was the largest country music festival in the United States. Now we are getting ready for our 18th concert. We want to welcome everyone to Fort Payne, Alabama, our hometown. Come have a great time and help others in need!” The concert is a charity event, with proceeds going to the June Jam Foundation, and will benefit those in need and disaster relief in and around Alabama.

Tickets for June Jam are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

Source: TheMusicUniverse

It’s fitting: the last song recorded by Toby Keith before his passing February 5 was a collaboration with Hardy, Luke Combs and the late Joe Diffie on the reflective, bittersweet Diffie classic “Ships That Don’t Come In.” The song was recorded shortly before Toby’s final three shows in Las Vegas in mid-December and is included on the Diffie tribute album “Hixtape Vol 3: Difftape,” which was released Friday.

If you ever needed proof that Zach Bryan was coming into his own, you now have it. Zach, who is known for bringing both singers and non-singing celebs on stage to join him for a few songs, topped himself Wednesday night with his biggest get yet. And to get this person on stage, it took some doing.

Just 48 hours after a show in San Diego and less than 24 hours before he was set to perform at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Bruce Springsteen flew all the way back to New York for a surprise performance at Zach’s concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Zach probably was fully aware the living legend would be stopping by, as he was rocking a Springsteen t-shirt during his performance.

The two joined forces on Zach’s unreleased song “Sandpaper” as well as his iconic show-closer, “Revival.” And proving that he’s human after all, Zach forgot the lyrics to his own song while playing alongside “The Boss.” Certainly understandable.

Source: Variety