On this day in 1998, Garth Brooks captured his 17th Billboard Number One of his career with “Two Pina Coladas”. The song was released as the third single from his album Sevens. “Two Piña Coladas” gained the number 29 position on the CMT 40 Greatest Drinking Songs: Morning After broadcast.
A concert version is available on Garth’s Double Live.
Luke Bryan is among the 45 celebrities who were recently sent guidance letters by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning their Instagram posts. According to Billboard, the celebrities were sent the letters because some of their social media posts appeared to endorse products without disclosing their financial gains from said products. The letters were sent in April after the FTC received complaints from several advocacy groups who said Instagram “has become a platform for disguised advertising directed towards young consumers.”
· In Luke’s case, the FTC’s letter was regarding an Instagram post in which Bryan appeared to endorse the outdoor retailer Cabela’s, where he has an exclusive partnership to sell his HFE clothing line.
· The FTC’s letter to Bryan stated, “You posted a picture of yourself in a Cabela’s store holding a fishing rod. You wrote, ‘Which one should I get? #HFE'”
· Some of the other celebrities who have received guidance letters include Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs, Ciara, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lynn Spears.
· The HFE apparel line is inspired by Bryan’s hit single, “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin Every Day.”
Sam Hunt will take the stage at the upcoming 2017 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) to perform his multi-week chart-topper “Body Like a Back Road.” Sam’s BBMA performance will mark his return trip to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he serenaded his then-fiancée Hannah Lee Fowler with the very same song at the ACM Awards.
· Sam joins a long list of performers that includes Florida Georgia Line, Drake, The Chainsmokers, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and more.
· The Billboard Music Awards airs live from Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8 PM ET.
MAHASKA COUNTY – High amounts of added sugar in our diets have been linked to cavities, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to name a few. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Registered Dietitian Lea Rice offers some advice on lowering the amount of sugar your family ingests.
“Added sugar hides in many different forms in our food,” Rice explained. “It’s easy to avoid obvious sources such as baked goods and soda, but it may be harder to spot the hidden sugars found in other foods where you may not expect it.”
According to Rice, added sugars are used to sweeten foods but offer no nutritional value. “Sugars may appear under many names on food labels,” Rice said. “In fact, there are more than 50 different names for these sweeteners. While they are used to add flavor, they also add calories and should be limited in your diet.”
Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to 10 percent or less of your daily diet. For adults on a 2,000 calorie diet, that means about 12 teaspoons or 48 grams of sugar per day, and less for smaller children.
“Rather than worrying about how many teaspoons or grams of sugar you are consuming each day, focus instead on limiting foods that contain added sugars,” Rice advised. “Check labels for added sweeteners and opt for healthier options. Look for naturally sweet items instead, like fruits and vegetables or carrots, bell peppers and snap peas.
“Try to stick to water and milk rather than their sweeter substitutes,” Rice continued. “Many other drinks have caffeine, added sugar or sweeteners and dyes, things that children especially do not need. By cutting back on beverages like soda, juice and energy drinks, you can greatly reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.”
Another common source of added sugar is flavored yogurt. “An easy way to cut the amount of sugar in your yogurt is mixing half a serving of flavored with half a serving of plain yogurt,” Rice suggested. “The same concept works for cereals. As your tastes adjust to less sweet flavors, you can continue to cut back on the sweeter versions of your favorite snacks.”
When it comes to reducing your family’s sugar intake, making small adjustments can have a big impact. “Instead of focusing on having a completely sugar-free diet, encourage your family to enjoy naturally sweet options instead,” Rice urged. “Cook from scratch and try new fruits and vegetables. Expand your regular go-to recipes to include fresh tastes. By starting now, you can encourage your children to make healthier choices throughout their lives.”
Registered Dietitian Lea Rice provides inpatient and outpatient nutrition education, helping patients understand how their diet affects their overall health and well-being; including counseling patients with chronic health conditions. She is very involved in the community and enjoys sharing evidence-based nutrition information. To schedule an appointment with Lea Rice, call 641.672.3303.
Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, is a non-profit health system accredited by the Joint Commission. It is guided by its mission to provide exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine with the humanity of compassionate care. For more information about how Mahaska Health Partnership is making healthcare personal, visit mahaskahealth.org.
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Granger Smith has announced the release of his new single “Happens Like That,” a song which he co-wrote with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard while the two were on the “Dig Your Roots Tour.” Granger tells Billboard that he and Tyler penned the song while they sat on a tour bus in a Tacoma, Washington, parking lot and watched fans file into the show. “Happens Like That” will be available on May 19 and will impact radio on June 12.
On this day in 2006, Rascal Flatts’ album Me and My Gang was Certified Double Platinum less than a month after it was released. This was the fourth studio album released by the group and produced three #1 singles by the band; “What Hurts the Most, “My Wish”, and “Stand”.
The album spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and would be the best selling country album of 2006. Me and My Gang was the second best selling album of 2006, just behind the High School Musical soundtrack.
The album has since been Certified 5× Platinum.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed details surrounding their new exhibit exploring the life and career of Jason Aldean. The new exhibit, dubbed “Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy,” will open on May 26 and will highlight Aldean’s entire musical journey, from the early encouragement he received from his parents to the success he’s found with an independent record label. The exhibit will also feature several artifacts on display from Jason’s life, including a wooden childhood rocking horse with his name engraved on it and his very first guitar, which his father gave him.
While the majority of self-titled records mark an artist’s debut, Brett Eldredge has opted for his eponymous release to be his third studio project. Brett announced his upcoming self-titled album on Tuesday (5/9), revealing that it’s set for a release on August 4. The new album will consist of 12 tracks, including Brett’s current Top 30 single, “Somethin’ I’m Good At.”
The full track list for Brett Eldredge appear below:
1. “Love Someone”
2. “Superhero”
3. “The Long Way”
4. “The Reason”
5. “Somethin’ I’m Good At”
6. “Haven’t Met You”
7. “No Stopping You”
8. “Brother”
9. “Heartbreaker”
10. “Crystal Clear”
11. “Cycles”
12. “Castaway”
Miranda Lambert is teaming up with one of her longtime music video collaborators, Trey Fanjoy, to work on a new feature film titled Something in the Water. According to Deadline, Miranda will take on the role of the executive music producer to oversee the film’s music curation and will also write an original song for its soundtrack. YouTube sensation Grace Helbig has signed on to star in the new comedy, which follows five Southern women who challenge their men to a bass fishing competition. Production for the film will take place in Nashville later this year.
Florida Georgia Line is opening a new restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville. Dubbed FGL House, the new four-story attraction will be located on 3rd Avenue South in city’s trendy SoBro district and is set to open in early summer 2017. FGL House will feature a world-class kitchen that blends Southern style cuisine with California flair, as well as daily live music and bars on each floor. The establishment will also boast the largest “Cruise” rooftop Nashville has to offer. For more information visit www.fglhouse.com.
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