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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)
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
https://www.facebook.com/KristinaMurrayMusic/ (2,872 Likes)
(21 Sept 2018) O&O
- Truth Comes Out (EP; 2018 O&O) UK
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.
https://www.facebook.com/AmyHelmMusic/ (26,297 Likes)
(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
https://www.facebook.com/CindyGBluegrass/ (511 Likes)
(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
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.
https://www.facebook.com/ellastephenmusic (751 Likes)
(21 Sept 2018) The
Band Perry - COORDINATES (EP; TheTenTwentySix, LLC)
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)
Time: 3:44 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
- www.sarahmartinmusic.com
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.
https://www.facebook.com/SarahMartinMusic/ (5,041 Likes)
(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.
>> Documentory
“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 UK
– UK 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
3 STARS Manchester Evening News
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
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.
SOCIALS: Facebook.com/braileylendermanmusic/
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
PHOTO
(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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