Dixie Chicks fans are going to have to wait even longer for their new album “Gaslighter.” While initially set to drop May 1st, the trio has decided to postpone the release. So far a new release date hasn’t been announced.
“Gaslighter” is the Dixie Chicks’ first album since 2006. Last month they released the first single from the record, the album’s title track.
Source: USA Today
Today in 1998, country music’s reigning super-couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, were the big winners at the 33rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards. They nabbed four awards (for Single, Song, Video and Top Vocal Event) for their duet, “It’s Your Love.”
Luke Combs has been self-quarantining like the rest of us, and it sounds like he actually likes it. When asked how he’s been doing in lockdown, he tells Rolling Stone,” he’s “kinda enjoying it, if I’m being honest with you.”
“I haven’t had any time at home for three or four years now,” he says, noting, “I definitely wish we were out doing shows, but it’s like hitting the reset button for me.” Luke says that it’s “great to get in a normal-life routine,” which includes doing stuff around the house, hanging out with fiancée Nicole Hocking, planting a garden and even writing songs.
“A simple existence is something I enjoy — and just finding joy in the quiet,” he says. “I don’t have any neighbors here that I can even see from my house, so I can hunt right here, ride ATVs, go look for morel mushrooms in the woods. I’m just living the redneck dream out here right now.”
Luke admits that he’s just as “anxious” as most people, and worries about when concerts will be able to start up again. “It’s a very uneasy time for me, but I’m making do with what I have,” he says. “I enjoy doing the livestreams and am going to continue to do those and work on my music and try to come back stronger than I was before.”
Source: Rolling Stone
On this day in 2012, Keith Urban became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “Days Go By” and “Without You.”
Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, Taylor Swift has cancelled all of her 2020 shows. This includes “Lover Fest East” and “Lover Fest West.” As of now, the shows are planned to take place in 2021, but the exact dates have not been decided yet. Tickets will be honored for the new, rescheduled date. Refunds will also be available to those who prefer.
Swift released the statement on her Twitter page, adding in her own special statement to her fans, “I’m so sad I won’t be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I’ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what’s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us.”
The official statement read, “Fighting COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for our global community and the safety and wellbeing of fans should always be the top priority. Health organizations and governments around the world have strongly discouraged large public gatherings for an undetermined period of time. With many events throughout the world already cancelled, and upon direction from health officials in an effort to keep fans safe and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, sadly the decision has been made to cancel all Taylor Swift live appearances and performances this year. The U.S. and Brazil shows will be rescheduled to take place in 2021, with dates to be announced later this year.”
On this day in 1959, 12-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single, “Puppy Love.”
Written by Dolly at age 11, along with her Uncle Bill Owens, it was released by Goldband Records in 1959. The lyrics showcase Dolly’s ability, even at a young age, to write relatable songs. In this upbeat song, she sings about the hot and cold emotions of young love. “Girl Left Alone” written by Dolly, her Aunt Dorothy Jo Owens and Uncle Bill Owens appeared on side B.
Dolly and her grandmother, Rena Owens, took a 30-hour bus trip to the recording studio in Lake Charles, Louisiana to record the songs. Remembering that fateful journey, Dolly said:
“I don’t think I’ll ever forget the way the inside of that bus smelled. It was a combination of diesel fuel, Naugahyde, and people who were going places.”
Luke Combs has debuted a new song, “Six Feet Apart,” on Instagram that was inspired by his life in coronavirus quarantine.
“It’s about the current times and us looking forward to the day all of this is over,” he shares on Insta. “I hope y’all like it.”
“I miss my mom, I miss my dad, miss the road, I miss my band, giving hugs and shaking hands,” Combs sings, before going singing about all the things he wants to do once the lockdown is over, including, “Probably overwash my hands.”
“It’s a mystery I suppose just how long this thing goes,” he continues, adding, “There’ll be life after dark someday when we aren’t six feet apart.”
Today in 1998, “People” magazine announced that Alabama was chosen by readers as America’s favorite band. In “People’s” poll of 1000 readers, Alabama came in first with 4.1% of the vote. Alabama, who first walked away with the category in 1985, barely edged out another band you might have heard of — the Beatles. In the male vocalist category, Garth came out on top in the category with 8% of the vote. George Strait nearly placed second with 3.9%, but he was one-tenth of a percent behind Elton John. And even though the rumors abound that Elvis Presley has been dead since 1977, he placed fourth — just ahead of Wynonna’s old touring and duet partner, Michael Bolton.
Our H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter this week is “Rex”, a friendly and affectionate 5 year old Pit Bull mix. He loves people and gets along with most other dogs ok, but cats are a iffy. Rex loves to play and loves tennis balls. Call 641-673-3991 and leave a message to set up an appointment to meet this adorable dog!
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As we previously told you, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, headlined a special “At Home with Farm Aid” live stream this weekend, and it raised a ton of money to help struggling farmers and ranchers.
Turns out thousands of people from all over the U.S., as well as 15 countries, sent in donations, totaling more than $500,000.
Funds raised from the special will go towards solutions to the coronavirus pandemic, emergency grants for farmers and ranchers, and more.
Source: Pollstar
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