Thursday 4 October 2018

Country Bites News snippets September 17, 2018 – September 23, 2018

UK News, UK Chart News, Album & Single Releases, Country News, TV news, Award News, Press Releases, Gossip, Birthdays,

BREAKING NEWS

Country Routes British News
Bournemouth singer-songwriter Helena Mace (Website) bring you news of this year’s BCMA Awards hosts, a big moment for Catherine McGrath, Ashley McBryde goes somewhere, and Stuart Landon goes number 1. 



Country News - 26 Sept 2018 with Shannon McCombs
This week, hear Shenandoah tell the story behind one of their biggest hits! Willie Nelson is back in the studio, this time, with a rock star. Carrie Underwood hits another career milestone. Plus, news from the legendary Loretta Lynn!




On the BBC Radio 2 Playlist for the week commencing Saturday 22 September 2018
A Playlist:
Carrie Underwood - Love Wins
C Playlist
Elle King - Shame added to the "C" Playlist
OUT
Kylie Minogue - A Lifetime To Repair removed from the “A” Playlist

UK CHART NEWS
Official UK Top 100 Singles Chart (Week Ending 27 September 2018)
21 September 2018 - 27 September 2018
Calvin Harris is No.1 for the third week in a row, the 11th time in 2018, the 22nd time in the 2010s and the 28th time in his career with consumption of 59,398 units of his Sam Smith collaboration Promises (including 46,011 from sales-equivalent streams + 13,387 sales)

Official UK Top 100 Albums Chart (Week Ending 27 September 2018)
21 September 2018 - 27 September 2018
Eminem with KAMIKAZE racked up its third straight week at No.1 on sales of 29,402 copies, including 13,360 from sales-equivalent streams and 16,042 copies in pure sales.

American Idol 2005 winner Carrie Underwood bagged a fourth US No.1 album with sixth studio release, CRY PRETTY but has still to breach the Top 10 in the UK. Cry Pretty is, however, her third straight Top 20 album, made a debut at No.16 (4,437 sales).
Her previous albums STORYTELLER made a debut at No.13 (6,852 sales; chart week Nov 5, 2015), BLOWN AWAY (Released May 1, 2012 Arista Nashville) album debuted at #11 (9,595 sales chart dated June 24, 2012) and PLAY ON (released Nov 3, 2009 Arista Nashville) reached No.93 and as of Nov 2015 had sold 19,700 copies.

Kylie Minogue with GOLDEN rose 62-56 (1,700 estimated units) in her 18th chart frame

Official UK Country Album Top 20 (Week Ending 27 September 2018)
21 September 2018 - 27 September 2018
Carrie Underwood with CRY PRETTY made a debut at #1
Clare Bowen with CLARE BOWEN slipped 1-2 (3 weeks; #1 peak)
Kacey Musgraves with GOLDEN HOUR rose 4-3 (25 weeks; #1 peak)
Catherine McGrath with TALK OF THIS TOWN fell 3-4 (8 weeks; #1 peak)
Dawn Landes with MEET ME AT THE RIVER made a debut at #5
Wandering Hearts with WILD SILENCE fell 5-6 (32 weeks; #1 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 2 rose 8-7 (42 weeks; #1 peak)
Brett Young with BRETT YOUNG rose 13-8 (48 weeks; #4 peak)
John Prine with THE TREE OF FORGIVENESS rose 11-9 (23 weeks; #2 peak)
Kelsea Ballerini with UNAPOLOGETICALLY re-entered at #10 (31 weeks; #1 peak)
Outside the Top 10
Luke Combs with THIS ONE'S FOR YOU TOO fell 9-11 (16 weeks; #5 peak)
Brothers Osborne with PORT SAINT JOE fell 7-12 (22 weeks; #2 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 1 fell 10-13 (72 weeks; #1 peak)

COUNTRY ALBUM & SINGLES RELEASES

(17 Sept 2018) Ed Bruce - Girls, Women & Ladies: The Universal Recordings
Alan Cackett is delighted to announce the release of ED BRUCE’s Girls, Women & Ladies: The Universal Recordings, a 3-CD set on HumpHead Records (HUMP 222). Cackett started work on this release some five years ago. He specifically wanted to include all of Ed’s recordings that he made for United Artists Records in the mid-1970s, alongside his later (and more successful) MCA Recordings of the early 1980s. Initially Universal Music Group (that now owns all those recordings) informed us that they couldn’t find any of the UA recordings and didn’t actually own them. I persevered, and eventually they admitted they did indeed own them. Finally, after many delays, they managed to locate almost all of the recordings and on September 17 the 3-CD set will be available in the record shops or via Amazon and www.humpheadcountry

(18 Sept 2018) The Band Kris - The Jacket (Single)
Sister Duo, The Band Kris, bring their own style to the country-pop genre with their honest, unfiltered lyrics creating a sound similar to artists like Taylor Swift or Kelsea Ballerini.

(17 Sept 2018) Adrienne Taylor - Tumbleweed (Single)
Country/Rock/Southern | Home Town: Bristol, Quebec
At heart, Taylor is a country music traditionalist who embraces a modern touch to her musical storytelling. Adrienne Taylor prides herself on lyricism first and foremost. Taylor loves intriguing stories with catchy hooks making her songs truthful and relatable at the same time. Songwriting for Taylor ultimately is about empowering herself. The music itself will have you singing along. https://www.facebook.com/adriennetaylormusic/ (2,165 Likes)

(19 Sept 2018) The Jackson Line - Don't Wait (EP; The Jackson Line) UK 
5 Tracks/Time: 20:24 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #25 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#852 UK iTunes all-genres)
Alt-Country trio from Essex, UK
SOLD OUT EP Launch w/ Two Ways Home at The Transition, Chelmsford (The Anne Knight Buildings, Park Road, City Park West,, CM11LW) https://www.facebook.com/thejacksonline/ (188 Likes)

(19 Sept 2018) Britt Hill - Play It By Beer (Single; 2018 Brittany Hill)
Time: 2:57 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Today's pop country meets old school country vocals
It's never easy trying to plant roots as a country singer in Boston, but Brittany Hill seems to be making a statement. Growing up with a passion for music, Britt participated in many choirs and theatre productions in and outside of high school, but her first love was always country music. A member of New England to Nashville, she preformed in the show "Country Girls in the City" and the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. Digging her heels in deeper she's in the process of working on her first EP. She is currently songwriting, singing and studying hard at Berklee. https://www.facebook.com/britthillmusic/  (266 Likes)

(21 Sept 2018) Kristina Murray - Southern Ambrosia (Loud Magnolia Records)
9 Tracks/Time: 35:38 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com (CMP Sept 2018 4 STAR)
Debut #18 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#643 UK iTunes all-genres)

Georgia-bred, Nashville-based songwriter Kristina Murray plays Americana and country music rooted and steeped in troubadour storytelling, southern-rock grit and the footsteps of country queens of yesteryear. Kristina’s songwriting springs from a deep and personal desire to share her truth, her opinions and convictions, and the simple joys and tragedies of life. Her songs adhere to the adage “write what you know,” and her delivery is as fluid, rhythmic, and steady as her right hand on her 1963 J-45, a beloved companion whom she endearingly calls Lil’ Sister in a nod to an early musical hero, one Elvis Aaron Presley. >> EPK
With producer Michael Rinne, known for his outstanding work with Caroline Spence, Kelsey Waldon and Erin Rae, among others, Murray makes smart, albeit devastating, observations about our world in an enveloping warmth. Even when she sings on how “life hits you hard” with the cigarette burn that is “Pink Azaleas,” an aching charmer worming its way through her childhood and thumping against the ravages of adulthood, there is a frothy smoothness that perks the senses. “Tell Me” waltzes across the ballroom floor in a yesteryear gleam, and “Lovers and Liars,” ignited from the inside out with decorative but apt harmonica work (thanks to Pat Bergeson), hobbles over the desert’s surface in a boot-scootin’ line dance. Peppered throughout, the records boasts quite a lineup of talented musicians - Kris Donegan (electric/slide guitar), Justin Schipper (pedal steel/slide guitars/dobro), Ian Fitchuk (piano/keys), Michael Rinne (bass), Fred Eltringham (drums/percussion), John Mailander (fiddle) and Rob McNelley (slide guitar) - a pedigree which always the album to pulsate in dizzying fits. - bsidesbadlands.com

(21 Sept 2018) O&O - Truth Comes Out (EP; 2018 O&O) UK
4 Tracks/Time: 15:27 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Debut #19 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#645 UK iTunes all-genres)
Lyric Magazine: superb harmonies and bluesy, Country feels. Think Civil Wars meets Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio.

(21 Sept 2018) Frank Foster - 'Til I'm Gone ( Lone Chief Records)
10 Tracks/Time: 33:38 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #20 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#647 UK iTunes all-genres) Sept 24: off top 200 | Debut #2 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#8 US iTunes all-genres)

(21 Sept 2018) Amy Helm - This Too Shall Light (Yep Roc Records)
10 Tracks/Time: 38:01 Alt-Country & Americana Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #61 UK Country iTunes Album Chart
Amy Helm sought what she calls a “circular sound” for her new album. It’s a well-rounded one, one marked by streaks of Americana, country, blues, and gospel, and the kinds of four-part harmonies that can burst open a melody and close the loop of an octave. And sentimentally, it’s a sound that represents the feeling of community.
'This Too Shall Light', comprises 10 songs produced by Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Joe Henry. Helm left her home and comfort zone of Woodstock, NY, choosing to record in Los Angeles within the confines of just a four-day window.

(21 Sept 2018) Mandy Barnett - Strange Conversation (Dame Productions)
10 Tracks/Time: 38:35 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #62 UK Country iTunes Album Chart | Debut #38 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#239 US iTunes all-genres)

(17 Sept 2018) Norman Borland - Even the Man in the Moon Is Crying (Norman Borland) IRE
12 Tracks/Time: 37:35 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #63 UK Country iTunes Album Chart
Irish born Norman is well known & loved with county music fans across the globe. He has a long list of both TV, radio & music festival appearances across Ireland, UK, Europe & America. With 5 albums recorded to date and a busy year ahead. You can also catch Norman on Keep It Country TV for Normans Country Show. Artwork Image

(21 Sept 2018) Bri Bagwell - In My Defense (Ruby Reds Records)
10 Tracks/Time: 37:25 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #6 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#41 US iTunes all-genres), then #5

(21 Sept 2018) Tyler Rich - Tyler Rich (EP; Big Machine Label Group)
4 Tracks UK iTunes
Debut #48 US Country iTunes Album Chart (# US iTunes all-genres)

(21 Sept 2018) J Edwards - Cold (StormChaser Music)
11 Tracks/Time: 45:16 Amazon UK - US iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #147 US Country iTunes Album Chart (# US iTunes all-genres)

(21 Sept 2018) Cindy G - Moonshiner's Daughter (Blue Road Records, LLC)
12 Tracks/Time: 44:15 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com Bluegrass/ Americana / Acoustic Country
The latest album from Pennsylvania native, Cindy G (Cindy Giejda). Produced by Grammy winner, Jim VanCleve, Moonshiner's Daughter includes the title cut with its accompanying >> music video and 11 more highly original tunes, 9 of which were written or co-written by Cindy G.

Teaming up once again with producer, Jim VanCleve, the new project features fine appearances by special guests including Rob Ickes, Todd Phillips, Cia Cherryholmes, Cory Walker, Ashby Frank, Seth Taylor, Dustin Benson and VanCleve.
As a teenager, Cindy started out playing folk and bluegrass music in the northern-most reaches of Appalachia .... the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania.  She began to play guitar at the urging of her father, a fiddler who took his daughter to jam sessions and introduced her to local musicians. Songwriting came naturally and crafting her own songs quickly became part of Cindy’s journey. In her 20’s, Cindy moved to New York City and enjoyed success as a touring artist in blues and rock, but eventually her musical roots began to show. Adding mandolin to her repertoire, Cindy released her first bluegrass album in 2012. The Road (Blue Road Records) for which Bluegrass Unlimited called Cindy a "new and different song writing voice," showcased the strength of her story-telling in song. The magazine also called Cindy "a forceful and confident singer." The Road includes “444 Chicken Bone Road” which has an accompanying music video that reached #1 on the Y’allwire Bluegrass National Video Chart.
>> EPK

(21 Sept 2018) Sarah Lopez - Ready to Drive (EP; 2018 Sarah Lopez)
5 Tracks/Time: 21:54 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Crozet, Virginia | Worked on project with Craig Kompelien and Hartwell Gary

(21 Sept 2018) Ella Stephen - Ready for the Fall (Single; GS Records) UK
Time: 3:05 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
lla is a guitarist & singer/songwriter who is also part of the duo Jack + Ella. Blurb: If you’re a fan of country, pop country, new country, any type of country or pop, or just really appreciate a beautiful Fender Telecaster then watch the video
Ella Stephen is a country artist from the UK, songwriter & guitarist. She started singing and writing music at a young age; at age 10 her parents bought her first guitar which she very quickly fell in love with and spent hours every single day trying to emulate artists such as Eric Clapton and John Mayer. Throughout her teenage years, she consistently wrote song after song, not entirely sure of the genre she was writing in, but just knowing it came naturally. Ella spent the end of 2017 developing her solo material and hit the studio in 2018.  She prides herself on having a strong presence in every aspect of being an artist, from building and co-producing her music, to producing and editing music videos and creating graphics herself. Ella also has an interesting work background in the media. As well as working tirelessly on her music career, she is also one of the UK’s youngest TV Producers, having worked on shows such as The X Factor, Come Dine With Me and the National Television Awards.

(21 Sept 2018) The Band Perry - COORDINATES (EP; TheTenTwentySix, LLC)
5 Tracks/ Time: 17:43 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Merging country, pop, and rock elements into a sharp contemporary sound, the Band Perry is comprised of siblings Kimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar, and piano), Reid Perry (bass guitar), and Neil Perry (drums, mandolin, and accordion).

(21 Sept 2018) Sarah Martin - Muddy Boots (Single)
Originally from Lakeville, Massachusetts, Sarah Martin is a Country singer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Though Sarah has been a singer in the music industry since 2003, she started pursing music full time as both an acoustic cover artists and songwriter in 2013. Since then, she has performed over 2500 hours of show in over 100 different venues throughout the US including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ohio, Kentucky, California, and Tennessee. 

(21 Sept 2018) Maggie Rose - Change the Whole Thing (Starstruck Records, LLC)
2 Tracks/Time: 46:08 Rock/ Pop Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
The powerhouse vocalist recorded the songs for her forthcoming project live in one take with her 13-piece “family band." The full length LP will feature 12 songs, 12 live music videos and a 60-minute documentary on the making of the album.
“Maggie Rose has come into her own with this current earth-conscious, trippy country-soul stage of her ever-evolving musical persona…Rose’s performances [during Bonnaroo] showed her embracing her inner soul diva, belting with fire on ‘It's You’ and the pulverizing ‘Pull You Through.’ Just to drive the point home, Rose and her band even stretched out on a swinging cover of ‘The Letter,’ doing a more-than-respectable impression of the funky Mad Dogs & Englishmen arrangement originally sung by Joe Cocker.” – Rolling Stone

(21 Sep 2018) Kate Campbell - Damn Sure Blue (Large River Music)
11 Tracks/Time: 38:47 Country/ Alt-Country & Americana/ Folk Amazon UKUK iTunes (CMP Sept 2018 2 STARS) Paul Riley

NEWS
(17 Sept 2018) Drake White has toured the U.S. with acts including Zac Brown Band and Kip Moore, bringing his unique flavor of soul and country music to the masses. However, after releasing two EPs and his 2016 major label debut, Spark, the singer was dropped from Big Machine Label Group. Rather than see this as a setback, White is instead choosing to be even more excited about the future.
"No man wants to be dropped, or fired from a job or anything," White tells Pop Culture. "But I knew it made me so hungry. Back when I got dropped from Universal five years ago, it was God's way of just showing me, just testing me. Because I know He's got great things around the corner for us.

(19 Sept 2018) We Can't Stop Loving You: Grand Ole Opry member Darius Rucker will host An Opry Salute to Ray Charles Oct. 8. Additional performers include Boyz II Men, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Leela James, Lukas Nelson, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt and Chris Young. The show will be filmed for a PBS television special to air in November

(19 Sept 2018) Dustin Lynch Welcomed As Newest Member Of The Grand Ole Opry
BROKEN BOW RECORDS' Dustin Lynch became the newest member of the GRAND OLE OPRY as his idol -- and unapologetically open crush -- Reba McEntire inducted him in to the OPRY family. LYNCH was invited to join the OPRY last month (NET NEWS 8/22) and last night performed four of his previous singles on the OPRY stage before McEntire surprised him.
"We're paving the way like MINNIE [PEARL], ROY [ACUFF], PORTER [WAGONER], and all the greats before us paved the way for us," said MCENTIRE during the official induction. "Congratulations, and welcome to one of the best families in the world." Added LYNCH, "I told everybody before I came out here [that] I'm a crybaby, and I get it from my dad. This is one of those dreams right now...Thank you for allowing us to live the dream."
"We are truly delighted to officially welcome DUSTIN into the OPRY family," noted GRAND OLE OPRY GM Sally Williams. "Since making his OPRY debut [in 2012], Dustin has forged a genuine, lasting relationship with the OPRY's members, staff, and audiences. He's debuted would-be hits on our stage, while backstage he's gotten to know some of his music heroes and helped welcome newcomers into the Country music fold. As Dustin becomes our newest member tonight, we look forward to that relationship growing even stronger, and -- as Trace Adkins noted when inviting Dustin to join the family last month -- to Dustin carrying on the OPRY's proud tradition for decades to come."



(20 Sept 2018) Lori McKenna Extends Agreement With Creative Nation
Songwriter Lori Mckenna has extended her publishing and management agreements with CREATIVE NATION, her writing home since 2015.
"It's been a pleasure to work with Lori over the last three years, and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to expand upon what we've built together," said CREATIVE NATION CEO/Co-Founder Beth Laird. "Lori is a songwriter's songwriter, and it's been incredible to watch what she has accomplished. She continues to set the bar and carve her own path as a songwriter and artist." Added McKenna, "I'm excited to continue on with my CREATIVE NATION team of people who work so hard to make sure my time in music is spent simply making music. My life in music has always surpassed my dreams of it, and that has so much to do with Beth and Lule [Laird] and the amazing people that make up CREATIVE NATION."

(20 Sept 2018) Engage Meant: Singer/songwriters Heidi Newfield and Matt King got engaged on the Ryman Auditorium stage Monday (Sept 17). No date is set, but King says, "The wedding will be a quiet escape with a celebration TBA in the near future."

(20 Sept 2018) Carrie Underwood To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
"Fans of CARRIE UNDERWOOD will be thrilled when they see their favorite performer accept her star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME," said WALK OF FAME Producer/Ceremonies ANA MARTINEZ. "People from all over the world have been asking when she will be honored, and we are proud to say, the time is now." The dedication and unveiling of UNDERWOOD's star will be live-streamed here.

(24 Sept 2018) Buddy Lee Attractions has closed after 54 years.

There's no official word from the company, but staffers include CEO Donna Lee, President Mike Meade, Sr. EVP David Kiswiney, VP Steve Peck, and agents Joan Saltel, Anthony Wozniak, Jimmy Dasher, Aura Guadagno, Amy Aylward and Tayler Bock. BLA was founded as Aud-Lee Attractions in 1964. George Strait, Garth Brooks, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean have all been on its roster at one time or another. Some of their current clients include our friends at Exile, Michelle Wright (for US market), Jo Dee Messina, Rhett Atkins just to name a few

AWARDS
(17 Sept 2018) CRS 2019 To Kick Off With New WMN Luncheon Headlined By CRS 2019 Artist Humanitarian Award Winner Blake Shelton
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2019 will kick off with a new, third luncheon to be held on opening day, Wednesday, February 13th. The new luncheon will be hosted by Warner Music Nashville (WMN) and headlined by WMN's Blake Shelton, who will also receive the CRS 2019 Artist Humanitarian Award. Shelton will be honored for his dedication in giving back through many charitable initiatives and events, including his "HEALING IN THE HEARTLAND" benefit concert, donations to the Jimmy Everest Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, and his "Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief" multi-city telethon for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and IRMA.

(18 Sept 2018) Note To Shelf: Lee Ann Womack will be honored with ASCAP's Golden Note Award during the ASCAP Country Music Awards Nov. 12 in Nashville. The award recognizes songwriters, composers and artists who have "achieved extraordinary career milestones." "Lee Ann Womack's music celebrates the emotional storytelling of country's traditionalists," says ASCAP Chairman/President Paul Williams. "Her sweet and smoky croon and songs that pull you in and don't let go have won the hearts of her country peers and fans all over." Past recipients include Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and JD Souther.

(19 Sept 2018) Keep Calm & Carrie On: Capitol's Carrie Underwood is among the performers at the 2018 American Music Awards, airing live from Los Angeles Oct. 9 on ABC. More here.

(20 Sept 2018) Top Dogs: Blake Shelton's "I'll Name The Dogs," written by Matt Dragstrem, Ben Hayslip and Josh Thompson, won Song Of The Year at Wednesday night's (Sept 19) inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium. Other winners were Lanco's Brandon Lancaster, Songwriter/Artist; Ashley Gorley, Songwriter; Bill Anderson, Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award; Congressman Doug Collins, White Hat Award; and Cary Sherman, Stephen Foster Award.
Additionally, the 10 "Song I Wish I'd Written" award winners were:
"Broken Halos" – Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton
"Every Little Thing" – busbee, Carly Pearce, Emily Shackelton
"Five More Minutes" – Monty Criswell, Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers
"I Could Use A Love Song" – Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
"I Lived It" – Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip
"It Ain’t My Fault" – Lee Thomas Miller, John Osborne, T.J. Osborne
"Marry Me" – Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Shane McAnally, Thomas Rhett
"Most People Are Good" – David Frasier, Ed Hill, Josh Kear
"Written In The Sand" – Shane McAnally, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi
"Yours If You Want It" – Andrew Dorff, Jonathan Singleton

TV
(18 Sept 2018) Willie Nelson joined the ladies of ABC's The View (Sept 18). Talks supporting U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, friendship with Frank Sinatra watch >> here.

(19 Sept 2018) This year’s CMA "Vocal Group of the Year" nominee Lady Antebellum performed on Late Night With Seth Meyers (Sept 19 at 12:35A ET/CT on NBC) between SUMMER PLAYS ON TOUR dates on the east coast. The seven-time GRAMMY award-winning trio made thier television debut of their "heartbreaking ballad" (USA Today) "Hurt" off their No. One selling record HEART BREAK.
Additionally, it was recently announced that Lady A’s Hillary Scott will be recognized as an honoree at this year's CMT Artists of the Year airing next month (10/17 at 8:00P ET/PT on CMT)

(19 Sept 2018) In Case You Missed It: Capitol's Carrie Underwood >> performed "Love Wins" on The Ellen Show (9/19). Watch the interview here.

(20 Sept 2018) Willie Nelson Appears On 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
Country legend Willie Nelson appeared on CBS-TV's "The Late Show with STEPHEN COLBERT" Weds night (Sept 19) to discuss his fashion in the past; his upcoming show in support of BETO O'ROURKE; his new album, "My Way;" and more. Watch the interview here. NELSON also performed "Summer Wind" from his newly-released album. Enjoy the performance here.

MUSIC NEWS
(17 Sept 2018) Kylie Minogue to perform at Glastonbury
Kylie Minogue has reportedly signed up to perform at next year's Glastonbury festival.
According to The Sun newspaper, the 50-year-old singer has agreed to perform in the Legends slot on Sunday afternoon at the legendary British music event.
The claims come 13 years after Kylie was forced to pull out of a scheduled performance at the festival due to her breast cancer battle.

"Kylie had to pull out of Glastonbury in 2005 just a month before she was due to appear so this performance will be a very emotional and poignant moment for her," a source told the publication. "She jumped at the opportunity to appear next year and it is the perfect way to celebrate her career."
Kylie was replaced by dance music stars Basement Jaxx at the 2005 festival. She appeared at Glastonbury as a special guest with the Scissor Sisters in 2010, but previously told the Press Association she was keen to headline the festival in the future.
"Then I was supposed to do it I think I would have been the first solo female to headline in however many years it was, so I was really proud of that at that time," she said. "Obviously it didn't happen. So yes, it would be amazing and very emotional to be standing there and doing what I didn't get to do all those years ago, for sure."
Glastonbury have announced details of when and how to get tickets for the festival in 2019.
The popular festival will return next year for its 49th year after taking a fallow year in 2018 to allow the land at Worthy Farm to recover.
Organisers have announced that the first tickets will go on sale in two batches; one with coach packages on October 4, and another standard ticket sale on October 7. Visit here for more tickets details and registration.
The first line-up announcement will follow in the months after, before a re-sale of unwanted tickets.

(17 Sept 2018) The Band Perry released new music on Friday (Sept. 21).
A five-song EP called Coordinates introduced their new sound, new record label and (once again) new visual aesthetic.
Variety delivered the news on Monday (Sept. 17), calling Coordinates "so unapologetically electronic it makes their previous couple of unabashedly pop singles sound like vintage Carter Family." Needless to say, they're not going to give country music another try after a year-long break that followed a foray into pop music.

(18 Sept 2018) Music Modernization Act Passed: Industry, Politicians Welcome 'The Most Important Piece Of Legislation In a Generation'
In the end, getting together the Music Modernization Act might have been harder than writing a hit song. But after years of trying to get copyright legislation passed, it finally happened, with now both the Senate and the House unanimously passing the legislation. Although, the legislation is still not a done deal until the Senate’s version is approved by the House of Representatives and then signed into law by President Trump. If and when that happens, record labels, publishers, songwriters and artist hope that the legislation proves as lucrative as a hit song.
“This is the most important piece of legislation in a generation,” Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said on the Senate floor after the bill was approved. “It makes sure songwriters get paid and get paid fairly.”
"The Internet changed the music industry just like it has changed other industries..but copyright law didn’t keep up,” he added. In fact, “Copyright laws were way out of date and hadn’t been modified since the days of the piano roll.”

(22 Sept 2018) Chas Hodges, of the musical duo Chas and Dave, dies at the age of 74.
The duos Twitter account said he recently received treatment for oesophageal cancer but died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours reports the BBC.
Known for their rock and cockney style, Chas and Dave enjoyed the height of their fame in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as Rabbit and Snooker Loopy. They also performed four FA Cup final songs with Tottenham Hotspur FC.
The statement on Chas and Dave's Twitter page read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our very own Chas Hodges."
"Despite receiving successful treatment for oesophageal cancer recently, Chas suffered organ failure and passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning." It is thought the singer died of organ failure.

REVIEWS
(23 Sept 2018) Review: Shania Twain at Manchester Arena
The Canadian superstar comes to Manchester with a sophisticated and classy show
Extract: Delivering more what is expected of them are romantic smash You're Still The One, the perfect hoedown tune Any Man Of Mine and the bouncy Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under. Shania looks every inch the country queen in her third of seven outfits of the evening comprised of black taffeta and red glittery stiletto boots but, although surrounded by incredibly high energy musicians and dancers, the star still seems to be conserving hers somewhat....What she lacks in energy, she makes up with some entertaining audience interaction but the crowd are still waiting for that ultimate concert buzz.

INTERVIEWS
(17 Sept 2018) Dale Ann Bradley Interview by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

WATCH
(21 Sept 2018) Budding country artist and ‘one of the genre’s most promising powerhouse vocalists’ (Focus on the 615), Brailey Lenderman celebrated the world premiere of the music video for her debut single “Remember All The Nights”. The Country Network hosted the broadcast world premiere.  



Produced by Jenny Ciali and directed by Peter Leninger with A Go To Team Production, the music video recalls fall nights spent around a bonfire and the flames of a first love.
 “The remember all the nights single and video is something I will forever ‘remember,’ said Brailey. The nostalgia and effort that went into this, I hope is portrayed in the best way. I hope everyone enjoys this video and song as much as I did singing and making it. May it take you back to the best times in your life, and let you remember all the nights!”
Nashville was a natural choice for Country music’s newest talent, Brailey Lenderman. In a time where women need to be heard now more than ever, she effortlessly holds her own in writing rooms alongside the industry’s biggest heavy hitters including Travis Meadows & Tim Nichols. A true multi-hyphenate, Brailey will demonstrates her resonating vocals along with her mature musicianship on her debut single “Remember All The Nights.”  Combining the charisma of Kelsea Ballerini with the rawness of Eric Church, Brailey’s breakout debut is sure to leave a lasting impression on the format for years to come.

COUNTRY GOSSIP
(20 Sept 2018) Brett Eldredge Reveals His Secret Struggle
Brett Eldredge has been struggling with anxiety for his whole life, he tells Dan Harris in the ABC News podcast "10% Happier." The "Love Someone" singer says his panic attacks started when he was a young boy and have carried into adulthood. “As a kid, I would have a panic attack ... but I didn’t even know what that was,” Eldredge, 32, confessed. “[In] college, I remember times where I would go to a party and I would be breaking into sweats and, like, just drenched, and I’d just [think], ‘Is something wrong with me?'"

(20 Sept 2018) Carrie Underwood knows whether she's expecting a boy or a girl the second time around, but in an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday (Sept. 19), she says she's keeping mum for now.
Underwood told DeGeneres she and her husband, Mike Fisher, "like to kind of just hold onto things for a minute. I feel like everybody just knows everything about everybody, so we just like to have a little secret for a little while." That doesn't stop DeGeneres from trying to get it out of her, but Underwood plays it close to the vest when DeGeneres asks how this pregnancy compares to when she was carrying her son, Isaiah, who is now three years old. >> Video

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(18 Sept 2018) Team Come True: Broken Bow's Dustin Lynch celebrates his Grand Ole Opry induction and reaching one billion digital career streams with his label team last night (9/18). Pictured (l-r) are the label's Jay Jones, Chris Loss, Scotty O’Brien, Jon Loba, JoJamie Hahr and Lee Adams, Lynch and the label's Shelley Hargis, Andrea Knipp, Rick Shedd, Addie Saloman and Chelsey Block.















(20 Sept 2018) Cry Pretty: Capitol's Carrie Underwood receives the 2,646th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday (9/20). Pictured (l-r) are Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, Brad Paisley, Simon Cowell and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Leron Gubler.























BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead
Sept 24: Wayne Jacobs
Sept 25: Ian Tyson (1932), Joe Sun (1943)
Sept 26: Carlene Carter (1955), David Frizzell (1941), the late Lynn Anderson (Sept 26, 1947 died July 30, 2015 (aged 67)), the late Marty Robbins (Sept 26, 1925; died Dec 8, 1982 (aged 57), Doug Supernaw (1960), Olivia Newton John (1948), Megan McKenna (1992; actress/ singer; Barking, London) 
Sept 27: Brian Collins
Sept 28: Mandy Barnett (1975), Matt King (1966), Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town)
Sept 29: the late Gene Autry (Sept 29, 1907 died Oct 2, 1998 (aged 91)), Jerry Lee Lewis (1935), Bob Carlisle (1956), Brad Cotter 
Sept 30: Crystal Bernard (1963), Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) (1963), the late Daron Norwood (Sept 30, 1965 - July 22, 2015 (aged 49)), Marty Stuart (1958), Deborah Allen (1953)

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