Country Bites News snippets July 30, 2018 – August 5, 2018

UK & Irish News, UK Chart News, Album & Single Releases, Country News, Canadian News, TV news, Press Releases, Fashion, Birthdays, R.I.P.

UK & IRISH News

For a full listing of 2018 UK Tour dates PLEASE check out our Tour Dates Page

On the BBC Radio 2 Playlist for the week commencing Saturday 4 August 2018

A Playlist:

The Shires - Echo

Ward Thomas - Lie Like Me upgraded to "A" Playlist

B Playlist:

Kacey Musgraves - Velvet Elvis added to the "B" Playlist

OUT

Catherine McGrath - Lost In The Middle removed from the “B” Playlist

Album of the Week: Catherine McGrath - TALK OF THIS TOWN

(3 Aug 2018) GROWING UP SWIFT Country-pop twins Ward Thomas’ new album Restless Minds is about growing up while keeping sharp like Taylor Swift

Extract: Ward Thomas’ Restless Minds has a poppier approach than Cartwheels and Catherine says: “We developed our taste and style. We listen to more pop music now. Modern country music has grown more pop-like. “We listen to a lot of Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves. They are the two leading country girls out there who mix country with pop.” Read more See The Sun article

(4 Aug 2018) The British Country Music Association have confirmed the first four artists to perform at this year's BCMA Awards in Harrogate at the Harrogate Convention Centre (Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA). They are delighted to be welcoming Kezia Gill (who played BCMA stage at Buckle & Boots), Sarah Jory, Izzie Walsh and Backwoods Creek!

Nominations from BCMA members for the 2018 BCMA Awards opened on July 31st and closes on August 10th. 

Only members (£20 membership) of the British CMA in good standing can take part in the nomination and voting process for the annual awards. 

Each member can send up to three nominations per award category.

BCMA Awards Ticket £30.00 | BCMA Awards 2018 Member Ticket Discount Price Of £27.00 | BCMA Awards VIP Ticket £60.00 - Includes All Day Pass, VIP Reception With Wine, Canapés etc & Priority Seating. 
Visit britishcma.co.uk/bcmaawards

           

(5 Aug 2018) UK artist Clive John with his self-penned "Bad Man" (>> Audio YouTube) moved 2-1 to top the Hotdisc Top 40 chart (dated Aug 5, 2018) and remain at No1 on Hotdisc British and Irish Chart.

With a 6-minute duration it’s the longest song in Hotdisc history, going back nearly 10 years, to top the Top 40 chart.

He last reached the Top 40 summit back on Feb 27, 2011 with "The Spirit" which led for 4 weeks.

As part of the 'Johnny Cash Roadshow' (Website) Clive has performed at numerous festivals around the world, sharing the stage with Multi- Platinum selling artists such as Matt Bianco, Joe Satriani, Elvis Costello, Sea Sick Steve, Chesney Hawkes and Jeff Beck among others.

UK CHART NEWS

Official UK Top 100 Singles Chart (Week Ending 9 August 2018)

03 August 2018 - 09 August 2018

Its consumption down for the first time – falling 12.89% to 82,569 units, including 70,209 from sales-equivalent streams (12,360 pure sales) – In My Feelings was No.1 for the third straight week for Drake. Providing his 13th week at No.1 this year, and his 29th in all, it easily triumphs in an unchanged top three, where former chart-topper Shotgun by George Ezra is runner-up for the fourth time in a row (72,744 sales), while Jonas Blue’s Rise (feat. Jack & Jack) held steady at No.3 on sales of 43,229, after climbing for eight weeks in a row.

Official UK Top 100 Albums Chart (Week Ending 9 August 2018)

03 August 2018 - 09 August 2018

The Mamma Mia! phenomenon continues to grow, with the new Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again soundtrack continuing at No.1 with sales on the rise as it spins off three Top 75 singles.

The album sees a 17.45% increase in sales week-on-week to 40,708 (including 8,020 from sales-equivalent streams + 32,688 pure sales) as it strengthened its lead over the Motion Picture Cast Recording of The Greatest Showman (2-2, 25,935 sales) at the top of the album chart. Its 2008 predecessor – the original Mamma Mia! soundtrack album – also enjoyed a 4.67% hike in sales to 10,015 as it holds at No.5.

13 LUCKY FOR SOME: Northern Irish country singer Catherine McGrath scored her UK chart debut at No.13 with first album TALK OF THIS TOWN (3,839 sales).

Country singer/songwriter Catherine McGrath from County Down in Northern Ireland got major airplay support from BBC Radio 2 for her single Lost In The Middle. Aptly McGrath has commented on the numerous, positive comparisons her work so far has drawn with early Taylor Swift material.

“I actually really love being compared to her because that’s the reason I got into country music,” said McGrath. “It’s interesting to see how she’s developed, but I really love her older sound. I couldn’t see myself doing anything as poppy as Taylor Swift is now, but we’ll see what happens… I actually met her after her show in Dublin but didn’t really say much, I was very star-struck!”

As far as we know Catherine's is the 5th best selling debut by a UK Country artist.

Of Note: Taylor Swift's UK debut sold only 38 copies the week of its release date, peaking 94 weeks later at #81(12/09/2009) and has spent 3 weeks on the Official UK Album Chart.

Official UK Country Album Top 20 (Week Ending 9 August 2018)

03 August 2018 - 09 August 2018

Catherine McGrath with TALK OF THIS TOWN made a debut at #1

The Shires with ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE fell 1-2 (15 weeks; #1 peak)

Kacey Musgraves with GOLDEN HOUR fell 2-3  (18 weeks; #1 peak)

Kenny Chesney with SONGS FOR THE SAINTS made a debut at #4

Lori McKenna with THE TREE slipped 4-5 (2 weeks; #4 peak) 

John Prine with THE TREE OF FORGIVENESS fell 3-6 (16 weeks; #2 peak)

Wandering Hearts with WILD SILENCE held at #7 (25 weeks; #1 peak)

Luke Combs with THIS ONE'S FOR YOU TOO fell 5-8 (9 weeks; #5 peak)

Willie Nelson With LAST MAN STANDING fell 6-9 (14 weeks; #2 peak)

Sugarland with BIGGER fell 9-10 (8 weeks; #2 peak)

Outside the Top 10

Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 2 climbed 17-11 (35 weeks; #1 peak)

Brothers Osborne with PORT SAINT JOE fell 8-12 (15 weeks; #2 peak)

Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 1 fell 10-13 (65 weeks; #1 peak)

Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 (Week Ending 9 August 2018)

03 August 2018 - 09 August 2018

1 NEW Lifted Israel Nash [Tagged Singer-Songwriter/ Folk/Rock]

2 NEW Out Of The Blues Boz Scaggs [Tagged Blues]

3 1 From The Fires Greta Van Fleet [Tagged Rock]

4 2 Ruins First Aid Kit [Tagged Alternative]

5 4 God's Favourite Customer Father John Misty [Tagged Alternative]

6 3 All That Reckoning Cowboy Junkies

7 5 Blow Your Mind Wilko Johnson [Tagged Rock]

8 6 Be More Kind Frank Turner [Tagged Alternative]

9 14 Earthly Days William Prince [Tagged Alternative]

10 15 A Deeper Understanding War On Drugs

Outside The Top 10

11 7 Back Roads And Abandoned Motels The Jayhawks [Tagged Rock]

12 10 The Blues Is Alive And Well Buddy Guy [Tagged Blues]

26 9 All Ashore Punch Brothers [Tagged Singer-Songwriter]

34 8 The Tree Lori McKenna [Tagged Singer-Songwriter]

COUNTRY ALBUM & SINGLES RELEASES

For a full listing of 2017 Country/Alt/ Americana albums forthcoming and past releases PLEASE check out our Country Music Store Page

(29 July 2018) Emma Jade - Older Now (debut EP) UK

4 tracks Physical CD Website

(3 August 2018) Amanda Shires - To the Sunset (Silver Knife Records)

10 Tracks/ Time: 32:20 Amazon UK – UK iTunes Singer-Songwriter Folk

#1 US iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart (#50 US iTunes all-genres)

(3 August 2018) Megan Collins - Bored Games (EP; 2018 Collins Records) IRE

4 Tracks/Time: 13:56 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #6 UK Country iTunes Album Charts (#397 UK iTunes all-genre), then #13 (#681), then #18, then #10 (#610), then #8 (#699)

Genre: Folk/Country/Acoustic/Indie | Home Town: Blarney, Co. Cork

I'm a 21-year-old, self-taught singer/songwriter from County Cork, Ireland, based in Hampshire/London

https://www.facebook.com/megancollinsmusic (1,600 Likes)

(3 August 2018) Jade Holland - Dream Wild (2018 Jade Holland) AUS

10 Tracks/Time: 34:16 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #11 UK Country iTunes Album Charts (#602 UK iTunes all-genre), then #14 (#688), then #25 (#1183), then #47

Jade Holland is one of Australia’s most exciting emerging country artists.

The titular track off her debut album Leather & Les Paul saw Jade begin 2016 strongly; debuting at #25 on the Australian Airplay Charts. https://www.facebook.com/jade.holland (7,360 Likes)

(3 August 2018) Zack Logan - Raised by Wolves (2018 Badlands Records)

10 Tracks/Time: 38:08 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #68 UK Country iTunes Album Charts

Genre: Country Americana | Home Town: Newton, MS

Zack Logan was born in Newton, Ms. He has recently completed his debut album "Raised By Wolves" recorded in Nashville, Tn. at Welcome To 1979 Studios. his first single "Annalee" was released May 11th, 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/zackloganmusic/  (543 Likes)

(3 August 2018) The Rising - Moving On (2018 Renegade Maverick Records) UK

13 Tracks/Time: 52:53 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com (ZERO STARS CMP August 2018 Duncan Warwick)

Debut Aug 3: #67 UK Country iTunes Album Charts, then off the top 200, then #26 (#1210 all-genres), then #49 | Aug 4: off the top 200

Northern Irish band The Rising blend fresh-faced pop/rock with Modern Country stylings fresh from Nashville. The band's style is informed by a wide number of influences. Refusing to be defined by one genre they firmly believe that music is music regardless of what genre tags it happens to have. Taking influence from contemporary Pop, Rock as wells the updated Country Sounds of artists such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini and many others. The band have toured constantly since its formation including the chance to perform at the Country 2 Country festival in London’s O2 two years in a row, firstly, in 2015 and again in 2016. Constant touring around the UK and Ireland has helped the band build their fan-base with every show. Shows have included their own shows (the most recent being a headline tour in March/April 2017), festivals and also touring alongside the likes of Jess & The Bandits, The Shires, Ward Thomas and many other top acts.

Chris Country gives The Rising's Rebound its first spin! (Adam Jeffery-Jones PR)

(April 2017) The Rising announce sophomore album 'Moving On' in association with Pledge Music

https://www.facebook.com/therisingofficial/ (2,120 Likes)

(3 August 2018) Jessica Meuse - Halfhearted (Warrior Records/eOne) 

15 Tracks/Time: 1:00:27 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #11 US Country iTunes Album Charts (# US iTunes all-genre)

Jessica is an American performer from Slapout, Alabama. 

She has wowed audiences since the age of 10 and plays several instruments (guitar, piano, and classical violin). 
At 20, Jessica won the statewide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. A spot on Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice followed, where she made it to the blind auditions, along with being part of Vans Warped Tour. In 2014, Jessica was selected by American Idol’s judges, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr., for Season 13 of the TV series where she ended up a Top 4 National Finalist.

Jessica Meuse - Thank God It Didn't Work (>> Official Lyric Video)

Penned by Meuse, her 15-song “Halfhearted” album is a retrospect of her life, loves, and breakups, which is aptly being released to coincide with National Girlfriend Day.  Meuse gained national attention as an American Idol Top 4 and became the first person in the history of the hit TV series to perform her own composition in the show’s finals. 

“There is so much great quality and strength in her voice.” - Jennifer Lopez

“Jess comes to bring it. She is great!” - Harry Connick Jr.

Meuse’s debut full-length album features 15 songs she penned, including “Without You,” a duet with fellow American Idol alumni Bo Bice. “I wrote most of these songs after Idol, and they are a direct reflection of everything I have gone through emotionally and mentally in the time that’s followed,” says Meuse.

Her single, "Thank God It Didn't Work," is being serviced to country outlets around the country. 

"One of the songs I’ve been focusing on is ‘Thank God It Didn’t Work” which is my very first co-write (with Kelly Walls and David Norris of Nashville, TN),” said Jessica.  "It’s a big powerhouse song, both vocally and lyrically, about everything in life that didn’t work out and it actually ended up being a good thing.

Jessica Meuse Interview by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

(3 August 2018) Dustin Collins - It's Been Awhile (2018 DCDL Entertainment)

7 Tracks/Time: 22:18 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #32 US Country iTunes Album Charts (#223 US iTunes all-genre)

(3 August 2018) Chase Fouraker - Better Me (EP; APM Records)

6 Tracks/Time: 19:41 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #67 US Country iTunes Album Charts (#487 US iTunes all-genre)

Genre: Country; Pop | Home Town: Jacksonville, FL | https://www.facebook.com/chasefourakermusic/ (2,000 Likes)

(3 August 2018) Jim Lauderdale - Time Flies (2018 Yep Roc Records)

11 Tracks/Time: 37:05 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #79 US Country iTunes Album Charts (#576 US iTunes all-genre)

Jim Lauderdale's 31st album, Time Flies, is a return to what he does best: classic country infused with striking notes of Americana and soul. As a two-time Grammy winner and multi-genre dabbler, Lauderdale is able to carve out space for himself in music worlds both familiar and foreign, and after a creative legacy spanning nearly three decades, it's no surprise that his ability to rejuvenate his sound is indomitable. Time Flies was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN, and produced by Jim Lauderdale and Jay Weaver. Special guests include Charles Odie Blackmon, Mando Saenz, and Pete Bernhard (The Devil Makes Three).

The Road Is a River references his environmental concerns and also proves Lauderdale’s ability to craft and perform a great song.  (4 Stars Irish Times)

(3 August 2018) Blake Haney - Bottle Rockets, Booze, & Boys (EP; 2018 Blake Haney Music) 5 Tracks UK iTunes

Debut Aug 3: #83 US Country iTunes Album Charts (#601 US iTunes all-genre)

(3 August 2018) High Fidelity - Hills and Home (2018 Rebel Records)

14 Tracks/Time: 36:21 Folk Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #152 US Country iTunes Album Charts (#1143 US iTunes all-genre)

(3 August 2018) Comanche Moon - Country Music Deathstar

12 Tracks/Time: 53:14 (Edgewater Music Group) Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut Aug 3: #194 US Country iTunes Album Charts

Alt-Country, Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Texicana

Band Members: Mark Houston (Guitars/Vocals), Carlos Martinez-Arraras (Bass Guitar), Chandler Sidwell (Pecussion/Vocals) | Home Town: Amarillo, Tx | https://www.facebook.com/thecomanchemoon/ (1,530 Likes)

(3 August 2018) Tyler Reeve - Bud-Wiser Six-Pack - EP

6 Tracks/Time: 19:44 Amazon UK - UK iTunes

Debut Aug 3: #51 UK Country iTunes Album Charts

AUSSIE NEWS

Kylie Minogue has unveiled a new edit of next single A Lifetime To Repair which serves as the fourth single from Kylie's latest album Golden.

It was unveiled on BBC Radio 2 over the weekend, during Alan Carr and Mel Sykes' Summer Escape show. The new edit includes beefed up production on the verses and added fiddle (!) on the chorus. Listen to the new version of A Lifetime To Repair on BBC Radio 2 here, around the 2 hour 40 minute mark. 

CANADIAN NEWS

(3 Aug 2018) Charissa "Feel Good Song"

Charissa is a singer/songwriter from Burlington, Ontario. As a young child, she began singing along to Disney songs and later, began curiously strumming on a guitar and learning basic chords in order to accompany herself. She enrolled in vocal and guitar lessons and began to play acoustically at a local coffee house, helping her gain valuable performance experience in front of an audience.

In the summer of 2009, she entered the CNE Rising Star Talent Competition as a timid 12 year old. But, it didn't take long for her to impress the judges in each of the preliminary rounds. The maturity and conviction in her voice along with her guitar skills, secured her a spot in the finals and was ultimately crowned junior and grand champions of the competition. A feat that no one had ever accomplished at such a young age.

With titles in hand, she embarked on her musical journey, gaining local recognition and awards along the way.  She has spent the last 8 years performing on many stages and in many venues, from small backyard get-togethers to large outdoor stages and a little bit of everything in between, and always making time to support local charities.

Often described as an old soul, her powerful vocals command your attention every time she steps up to a microphone. The warm distinctive tone in her voice, combined with her gentle natural vibrato creates a unique and inspiring sound. Her love and passion in performing is evident every time she gets in front of an audience, delivering dynamic and emotional performances impressing audiences of all ages.

Notable appearances include performances at the award winning Sound of Music Festival, City of Burlington Canada Day Festivities, CHCH TV Live Music Fridays, and Nashville's legendary Blue Bird Cafe. She is currently writing and recording for her first solo project, a unique country blend, revealing musical influences spanning across genres.

WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/thisischarissa/ (1,100 Likes)

NEWS

(1 Aug 2018) Jason Aldean and his second wife, Brittany, are building their dream home, and they have put their current home on the market for the low, low price of just $7.8 million.

Aldean has listed the 120-acre estate in the affluent rural community of Columbia, Tenn., outside of Nashville, for $7,875,000. 

The imposing 8,900-square-foot mansion resembles a castle, featuring a mix of stone and exposed beams, with an actual semi-circular turret in the front of the house. 

The house boasts 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, and it comes with its own bowling alley, wet bar, wine cellar and more. The luxurious grounds feature a creek and a large barn with horse stalls, as well as a built-in outdoor grilling area

TV

(2 Aug 2018) Keith Urban Appears On 'Today' Show

CAPITOL NASHVILLE's Keith Urban appeared on NBC-TV's "Today" show Thursday morning (Aug 2) to perform his latest single, "Coming Home," with Pop singer Julia Michaels. Enjoy here.

Urban also played his hit, "Wasted Time," and "Graffiti U" album cut, "Never Comin Down." Watch those here and here, respectively.

(2 Aug 2018) Kelsea Ballerini Performs On 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

Black River Entertainment's Kelsea Ballerini made an appearance on NBC-TV's "Late Night With SETH MEYERS" Weds night (August 1) to perform her current single, "I Hate Love Songs."  Enjoy the performance here. 

BABY NEWS

(31 July 2018) Singer Krystal Keith announced that she and husband Andrew Sandubrae are expecting their second child. Keith, the daughter of Toby Keith, revealed that she was pregnant on Instagram, with the help of her first baby. Daughter Hensley Jack Sandubrae was born in October 2015, five years after the couple married.

PRESS RELEASES

(1 Aug 2018) Ole Red Nashville Partners With CMA To Host Viewing Party And Fan Event For ABC’s “CMA Fest” Television Special Aug. 8

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off an unmatched, week-long grand opening celebration which took place during CMA Fest, Ole Red Nashville has become one of the hottest new places on Nashville’s famed Broadway. Celebrations continue as the Blake Shelton inspired bar, restaurant and music venue operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties partners with CMA to bring fans the official viewing party for ABC’s “CMA Fest.” The three-hour broadcast will air Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. CT.

 The event, hosted by The BIG 98’s Tige and Mari, will begin at 6 p.m. Big Machine Records recording artist and “country's ‘it’ girl” (ABC News Radio) Carly Pearce will chat with fans and perform leading into the broadcast, where she makes her CMA Fest main stage debut

(July 30, 2018) Michael Martin Murphey announces forthcoming album, "AUSTINOLOGY"

Michael Martin Murphey is seamlessly blending the hotbed of Austin's musical influences with contemporary production with the forthcoming release of Austinology, — a celebration of a unique period of Austin’s music history that set the stage for not only the “Outlaw” movement with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, among others, but also the live music scene that is still thriving today. Distributed by Soundly Music via The Orchard, the release date for Austinology • Alleys of Austin is slated for October 5 with the digital pre-order of the album available now. The pre-order features both "Geronimo's Cadillac" with special guest Steve Earle and “Outlaw Medley” as immediate downloads.

(3 August 2018) – Country duo, Indigo Summer, has released their next single “For Days,” which is now available through all streaming platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and more. The song illustrates the story of two individuals who meet for the first time and eventually fall in love. The duo, comprised of Bryan Edwards and Hope Nix sing about the early stages of falling for someone and how those feelings develop into wanting to spend every minute with that person. Listen to “For Days” here.

“When Hope and I originally sat down earlier this year to write “For Days” we loved the idea and had a vision for what we wanted it to be. This song comes from a really honest place for both of us. 

We love remembering when we first started to fall for our significant others. We want to write songs that we believe in and that we feel our fans will connect with and I think “For Days” is one that they’ll fall in love with and keep on repeat!” says Edwards. 
The single was co-written by Bryan Edwards, Hope Nix, and David Thulin, who also produced the track. “When I met David Thulin and heard his previous projects, I knew that he was the right person to produce this song,” Says Edwards. The single was recorded at Three Studios in Spring Hill, TN. Nix added, “David definitely helped us push our vocals to unfamiliar territory. He encouraged me to sing some crazy high notes and I ended up surprising myself!”

INTERVIEWS

10 Questions with ... Maddie & Tae

BOOKS

(1 Aug 2018) Country and Western Coloring and Activity Book with Song (8.5" x 11")

Price: $6.99

Item Number: SCB-CW

Manufacturer: Really Big Coloring Books, Inc. Country and Western Coloring and Activity Book “Explore one of America’s greatest music genres in this 36-page coloring/activity/song book filled with all the Country and Western greats. 

From the smoky hills of Appalachia, to Nashville, TN, and into the 21st Century Country and Western Music has survived, and its legacy is everlasting. Each page of this coloring and activity book is brimming with information and beautiful artwork. 

Designed for educators and all ages, you’ll be sure to discover something new about your favorite style of music that helped shaped America and our American culture. Each book includes the song “Horses” performed by top charting Americana act, The Color Tones®. “Country & Western” is sure to entertain and get you dancing just like all the heroes of Country and Western music have for generations. Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Ronnie Milsap, Florida Georgia Line, Chet Atkins, Patsy Cline, Porter Wagoner, and many, many, many, many more are packed into 36 pages of fun, colorable line art for your family to enjoy.”

ISBN: 978-1-61953-222-9 | UPC: 8 22754 32229 6 www.coloringbook.com

WATCH

(31 July 2018) Dustin Steen - "Not the Same Song" >> YouTube

For all those people who have had that back and forth relationship. This is your song. 10K Facebook views in 24 hours

Taken from his second release the 5 track EP Between LIFE & DREAMS self-released on July 4, 2018 (Amazon | iTunes Total Length: 18:23)

Dustin Steen (Front-man, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar), Ryan Evans (Lead guitar), Brett Middleton (Drums), Scott Long (Bass Guitar)

Home Town: Lucedale, MS | Record Label: Steen Records

About: Southern Rock/Country/Gospel Artist from Lucedale, MS. https://www.facebook.com/Dustinsteenmusic

COUNTRY FASHION

Crissie Rhodes - MissGuided tiered lace dress, River Island silver boots

Having fun backstage at Barclaycard presents BST Hyde Park (July 13) The Shires leading lady Crissie Rhodes was spotted wearing a MissGuided petite blue short sleeve lace high neck dress (Product; £45.00) featuring lace fabric with tiered details.

She added pointed River Island Slouch Sequin-embellished Boots (Product 708146; £35; >> video)

(Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for BST)

BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays in the week ahead

Aug 6: Patsy & Peggy Lynn (Lynns) (1964) 

Aug 7: Rodney Crowell (1950), B J Thomas (1942), Alison Brown (1962), Michael Peterson (1959), Raul Malo (Mavericks) (1965), SaraBeth, Devon Mayson (1992)

Aug 8: the late Webb Pierce (Aug 8, 1926; died Feb 24, 1991 (aged 69)), Mark Wills (1973), Michael Johnson (1944), the late Mel Tillis (Aug 8, 1932; died Nov 19, 2017 (aged 85)), Jamie O'Hara (1950)

Aug 9: the late Merle Kilgore (Aug 9, 1934; died Feb 6, 2005 (aged 70)), Cathy Fink (1953)

Aug 10: the late Jimmy Dean (Aug 10, 1928; died June 13, 2010 (aged 81)), Jennifer Hanson (1973) 

Aug 11: John Conlee (1946), Rachel Proctor (1974)

Aug 12: the late Buck Owens (Aug 12, 1929; died March 25, 2006 (aged 76)), the late Porter Wagoner (Aug 12, 1927; died Oct 28, 2007 (aged 80)), Deeanne Dexeter (Dexeter Band) (1987), Chris Stevens (Chris Country Radio)

R.I.P

(4 Aug 2018) Lorrie Collins, Rockabilly Singer (Collins Kids), Dies at 76

The older half of the 1950s rockabilly sibling duo the Collins Kids, Lorrie Collins, died Saturday (Aug. 4). 

Her younger brother and professional partner Larry Collins confirmed her death in a post on social media, writing:

“My sister Lorrie Collins Passed away on this day August 4, 2018 She would want All of her loyal fans to know God bless you my angelic beloved sister Larry Collins”

Lorrie Collins was 76. The cause and place of death were not noted.