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Dixie Chicks Drops New Song “Gaslighter,” Album Coming May 1st

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The Dixie Chicks are back with a new song, “Gaslighter,” the title track of their upcoming new album, which is set to drop May 1st.

The trio co-wrote the tune with Jack Antonoff.

The band also released a video for the clip, in which they don military uniforms, as archival images of vintage American flash on the screen.

“Gaslighter” is the Dixie Chicks first album since 2006’s “Taking The Long Way.”

This day in 1983: Ronnie Dunn debuts on the country charts

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Today in 1983, Ronnie Dunn debuted on the country charts as a solo act. Eight years later he returned to the charts as one half of the duo Brooks and Dunn with singing partner Kix Brooks. The song was “It’s Written All Over Your Face”, and peaked at #59 on the Billboard Country Chart.  The following year (1984), Dunn would have a minor hit with “She Put The Sad In All His Songs”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTvdzczeJi8

Kacey Musgraves Sells Clothes For Tornado Relief

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Kacey Musgraves is already stepping up to help those affected by the tornados that hit Nashville early yesterday morning. The singer held a “major closet sale” last night to raise money for Tennessee tornado relief.

Kacey’s items are on sale at Stage to Closet. She initially announced on Instagram that the sale would benefit Tennessee urban forest preservation, but after the recent devastation she announced on her Instagram Story the money will go to tornado relief.

“Heartbroken for East Nashville. I lived on this side of town (in this neighborhood until recently) for years,” she shared. “Many friends are severely affected. Thankful to be ok and thinking of those who aren’t.” She then added even though she still thinks forest preservation is needed, “tornado relief efforts need help first.” She also said she plans to add more items.

 

This day in 1980: The Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” premieres in Nashville

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Today in 1980, Sissy Spacek played the lead role of Loretta Lynn’s life in “Coal Miner’s Daughter” which premiered in Nashville on March 4th.

Coal Miner’s Daughter is a 1980 American biographical musical film directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay written by Tom Rickman. It follows the story of country music singer Loretta Lynn from her early teen years in a poor family and getting married at 15 to her rise as one of the most successful country musicians. Based on Lynn’s 1976 biography of the same name by George Vecsey, the film stars Sissy Spacek as Lynn. Tommy Lee Jones, Beverly D’Angelo and Levon Helm are featured in supporting roles. Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, and Minnie Pearl make cameo appearances as themselves.

A film on Lynn’s life was intended to be made since the release of the biography. Production for the film began on March 1979, and Lynn herself chose Spacek to portray her on screen after seeing a photograph of her despite being unfamiliar with her films. The film’s soundtrack featured all Lynn’s hit singles which were all sung by Spacek as well as Patsy Cline’s “Sweet Dreams” sung by D’Angelo. The soundtrack reached the top 40 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 and sold over 500,000 copies, thus being certified gold by the RIAA.

Coal Miner’s Daughter was released theatrically on March 7, 1980 and grossed $67.18 million in North America against a budget of $15 million, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of 1980. It garnered critical acclaim and received seven nominations at the 53rd Academy Awards including for the Best Picture and winning Best Actress (for Spacek). At the 38th Golden Globe Awards, the film received four nominations and won two : Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Musical or Comedy (for Spacek).

In 2019, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

Source: Wikipedia

Taylor Swift Named IFPI’s Global Recording Artist Of 2019

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There’s no doubt Taylor Swift had a great 2019, and because of it, IFPI Global, the organization that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has named her the Global Recording Artist of 2019.

This is the second time Taylor has earned the honor. The first time was back in 2014. IFPI chooses the winner based on consumption across all formats and all countries.

Coming in right behind Taylor for 2019 is Ed Sheeran, followed by Post Malone and Billie Eilish. Last year’s Global Artist of the Year, Drake, lands at eight this year.

IFPI’s Top Ten Global Artists of 2019

Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran
Post Malone
Billie Eilish
Queen
Ariana Grande
BTS
Drake
Lady Gaga
The Beatles

Source: Billboard

Miranda Lambert’s Hubby Retires From The NYPD

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Miranda Lambert’s hubby is no longer on the New York police force. A spokesperson for the NYPD confirms to Fox News that Brendan McLouglin has retired from his job at the New York Police Department.

“His current duty status is retired,” Sergeant Jessica McRorie, an NYPD DCPI spokesperson, told the site, with the site adding he retired from the job last month.

As for what he’s doing instead, Brendan is reportedly acting as security for his wife during her meet and greets on her current tour.

 

This day in 1999: Garth Brooks gets up to bat during spring training

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Today in 1999, Garth Brooks got up to bat during a spring training game for the San Diego Padres. He struck out. While his performance on the field didn’t score him a place on the regular season roster; Garth was offered a non-roster spot but declined it. The following season, he signed with the New York Mets. This time, his team embraced the entertainment value of having a country star on the diamond. This spring-training stint was also a poor performance for Brooks, however, resulting in a zero-for-seventeen batting record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAxYAeyugWY

Maren Morris & Thomas Rhett Leads This Year’s ACM Award Nominations

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Nominees for the 55th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced yesterday, with Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett the artists leading this year’s pack with five nominations each.

Other artists with multiple nominations include Dan + Shay who got four as a pair, although Shay Mooney got an additional nod as songwriter for “10,000 Hours,” and Dan Smyers got two additional nods, as a songwriter on the same song, and as a producer.

Blake Shelton, Justin Bieber and Old Dominion also each got got four nods, while Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Kacey Musgraves, each got three.

As for this year’s Entertainer of the Year category, Carrie Underwood is the only female nominated this year, and will be up against Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett.
The 55th Annual ACM Awards, hosted this year by Keith Urban, will air April 5th on CBS, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Check out the nominees below

55TH ANNUAL ACM AWARD NOMINEES:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Carrie Underwood

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Highwomen

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Lindsay Ell
Caylee Hammack
Tenille Townes

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Jordan Davis
Russell Dickerson
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Morgan Wallen

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
[Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Center Point Road – Thomas Rhett
GIRL – Maren Morris
Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Wildcard – Miranda Lambert

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
[Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
“One Man Band” – Old Dominion
“Rainbow” – Kacey Musgraves
“Rumor” – Lee Brice
“What If I Never Get Over You” – Lady Antebellum

SONG OF THE YEAR
[Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
“Girl Goin’ Nowhere” – Ashley McBryde
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
“One Man Band” – Old Dominion
“Some Of It” – Eric Church

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
[Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
“God’s Country” – Blake Shelton
“One Man Band” – Old Dominion
“Remember You Young” – Thomas Rhett
“Sugar Coat” – Little Big Town

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
[Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
“Dive Bar” – Garth Brooks featuring Blake Shelton
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert Featuring Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack & Elle King
“Old Town Road” – Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“What Happens In A Small Town: – Brantley Gilbert Featuring Lindsay Ell

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