BREAKING NEWS
Country News – April 24, 2019
with Shannon McCombs
This week you'll
hear Dustin Lynch talk about his long time friendship with his touring buddy
Thomas Rhett. And get to know a little about new artist - Jordan Davis as he talks
about his new hit song "Slow Dance in the Parking Lot." Plus… news
about Carrie Underwood's upcoming tour.
UK NEWS
On the BBC Radio 2 Playlist
for the week commencing Saturday 20 April 2019
C Playlist
Kiefer Sutherland - Something You Love
(17 April 2019) Tweet of The Week: Emma Jade Garbutt (Unsigned)
By contrast Catherine McGrath (signed to Warner Brothers Records UK)Today I received my royalties from the EP so far..... £22.39 ...... 🙃 don’t mind me, just off to blow it all and become one of those glamorous musician types everyone thinks we are 😂— Emma Jade (@EmmaJadeMusic) April 18, 2019
Decided to go to Thailand and I don’t regret it 🌴 pic.twitter.com/qh0LJHLEUc— Catherine McGrath (@imcathmcgrath) April 7, 2019
(20 April 2019) Dirt Road Diary excitedly announced their brand new single 'Let's Get Gone' (released April 20) is now available to stream and download on (almost) every digital music platform, iTunes; Amazon Music (0.99p), Spotify etc or get a 320kbps FREE MP3 at www.dirtroaddiary.co.uk
(18 April 2019) Jess and the Bandits excitedly
announced that they will be back in October, ready to play some shows in
London, Manchester, Gateshead, Nottingham, Hull and Glasgow! Details coming
soon.
They are on the hunt for some great local support acts
in each city. Who do you want to see?
Back on April 8th Jess announced
the birth of a baby bandit, Asher Wayne Peavey weighing 6lbs and 15oz.
UK TOUR & GIG
UPDATES:
* UK Tour & Gig Updates * Cambridge Folk Festival (Aug), Jade Helliwell (May), Jess And The Bandits (Oct), Josh Turner + Lainey Wilson (Sept), Laura Evans (May), Nash Nights UK (June), Rick
Shea (May-June), Victoria Canal
+ Clara Bond (May)
UK CHART NEWS
Official UK Top
100 Singles Chart (Week Ending
25 April 2019)
19 April 2019 - 25 April 2019
After seven weeks at No.1, Lewis Capaldi's "Someone You Loved" was finally
dethroned, its place at the singles chart summit was taken by Lil Nas X’s viral breakout Old Town Road.
With consumption soaring 27.50% week-on-week to 80,314 units (including 75,363 from
sales-equivalent streams + 4,951 pure-sales), Old Town Road – which previously
streaked 67-39-2 – is the first ever hit for 20-year-old Atlantan rapper Lil
Nas X, and completes a transatlantic double by remaining atop the US Hot 100
for a second week.
Combining elements of country and rap, it is built
around a sample of Nine Inch Nails’ instrumental 34 Ghosts IV and the vast
majority of its sales and streams are for the remix, which features Billy Ray Cyrus,
though OCC rules preclude Cyrus, as a later addition to an existing track,
from getting a chart credit. Cyrus tweeted support for Lil Nas X when Old
Town Road was axed from the US Country Tracks chart, after reaching No.19, and
was subsequently added to the track. Even with Cyrus and an extra verse, Old
Town Road has a running time of just 2m 37s. Without Cyrus, in its original
form, it is 1m 52s, which make it not only the shortest song in the current Top
75 but also one of the shortest No.1 hits ever, with only half a dozen of more
than 1,300 No.1 hits to date having a shorter duration, and none in the last 50
years.
Official UK Top
100 Albums Chart
(Week Ending
25 April 2019)
19 April 2019 - 25 April 2019
South Korean K-Pop septet BTS made chart history, becoming the first act from the country to
have a No.1 album, debuting atop the list with Map Of The Soul: Persona.
Technically an EP, with seven tracks and a playing
time of less than 26 minutes, it consists of new material rendered in Korean,
English and Japanese, and is their fifth Top 75 entry, and their fourth Top 20
entry to date.
With consumption of 26,498 units (including 4,531 from
sales-equivalent streams + 21,967 pure sales) it earned the group - also known
as Beyond The Scene, Bangtan Boys and Bulletproof Boy Scouts – the honour of
becoming only the third chart-topping act to be born in Asia, the others being
Anglo-Indians Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Official UK
Country Album Top 20 (Week Ending
25 April 2019)
19 April 2019 - 25 April 2019
Jessie Buckley with WILD ROSE - OST made a debut at No.1
Reba McEntire with STRONGER THAN THE TRUTH rose 3-2 (2
weeks; #2 peak)
Steve Earle & The Dukes with GUY fell 1-3 (3 weeks; #1 peak)
Molly Tuttle with WHEN YOU'RE READY climbed 6-4 (2
weeks; #4 peak)
Brooks & Dunn with REBOOT rose 8-5 (2 weeks; #5 peak)
Francis Rossi & Hannah
Rickard with WE TALK TOO
MUCH fell 2-6 (5 weeks; #1 peak)
Kacey Musgraves with GOLDEN HOUR rose 16-9 (50 weeks; #1
peak)
Wandering Hearts with WILD SILENCE fell 5-8 (55 weeks; #1
peak)
Ward Thomas with RESTLESS MINDS held at No.9 (10
weeks; #1 peak)
Maren Morris with GIRL held at No.10 (6 weeks; #1 peak)
Outside the Top 10
George Strait with HONKY TONK TIME MACHINE fell 4-11 (3
weeks; #4 peak)
Carrie Underwood with CRY PRETTY fell 12-13 (31 weeks; #1
peak)
Keith Urban with GRAFFITI U fell 11-14 (17 weeks; #2
peak)
Son Volt with UNION fell 7-19 (3 weeks; #7 peak)
Official
Americana Albums Chart Top 40 (Week Ending
25 April 2019)
19 April 2019 - 25 April 2019
Leisure Society with ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES (Ego Drain)
made a debut at No.2, Melissa Etheridge
with THE MEDICINE SHOW (Snakefarm) arrived at No.4 and The John Paul White with HURTING KIND (Single Lock) bowed at No.5.
COUNTRY ALBUM
& SINGLES RELEASES
(16 Apr 2019) Justine
Blazer - Pioneer Soul Shaker (Heart Songs Corporation)
12 Tracks/ Time: 45:20 Amazon
UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
(19 April 2019) The Cole Trains - Lucky Stars (Pony Rock Records)
Debut: #56 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#522 US
iTunes all-genres)
(19 April 2019) The
Lowdown Drifters - Last Call for Dreamers (Edgewater Music Group)
Debut: #88 US Country iTunes Album Chart
(19 April 2019) Unspoken
Tradition - Myths We Tell Our Young (Mountain Home Music Company) 10 Tracks/ Time: 35:51 Bluegrass Amazon
UK - UK iTunes
Debut: #123 US Country iTunes Album Chart
(19 April 2019) Wild
Fire - Been There (EP; RSI Enterprises)
Been There is an iconic release by the sister duo Wild
Fire. It is a distinct shift in sound from their previous material. With the
release of this new music, Wild Fire pushes country to the edge and embraces
elements of their favorite pop artist
(19 April 2019) Will
Kimbrough - I Like It Down Here (Daphne Records)
10 Tracks/ Time: 36:48 Amazon
UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
(19 April 2019) Dakota
Danielle - My Mother's Daughter (EP; Dakota Danielle)
4 Tracks/ Time: 13:11 Amazon
UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
CANADIAN NEWS
(15 April 2019) Tenille Arts Wins Two SCMA Awards
Takes Home Female Vocalist And Songwriter of the Year
2nd Year in a Row
While Tenille Arts is singing her new release "Call
You Names," the rest of the world can call her a double SCMA
winner. The Reviver Records artist walked away with trophies for "Female
Vocalist of the Year" and "Songwriter of the Year" for the
second consecutive year at the 30th
Annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, held this past weekend in
Saskatoon and hosted by Tenille's label mate Aaron Goodvin.
"Last night was a dream," said
Tenille, who hails from Weyburn, Saskatchewan. "Thank you to the SCMAs and everyone who voted. None of this would be
possible without the support of my home province, and it means the world to me
that I'm always welcomed back home with open arms! There are so many people
behind the scenes who have helped me get to this place. This is amazing!"
(16 April 2019) LEANNE PEARSON "HOT PURSUIT" at
Country Radio
This sassy new single is the first release from LEANNE
PEARSON since she won 'Female Artist of the Year' honours at the 2018 Manitoba
Country Music Awards.
Born and raised
in Winnipeg MB, Leanne now divides her time between Nashville and the hometown
of her beloved Winnipeg Jets!
Her EP
"Pull It Off" (released Sept 1, 2018 iTunes) is a
culmination of Leanne's continued journey on the road of country music...and
for it, Leanne co-wrote with some of the best songwriters in Nashville
-including Phil Barton, Pete Sallis, Jason McCoy, Willie Mack, and Bruce
Wallace. "Hot Pursuit" was first released on iTunes on
Sept 1, 2018.
Follow Her: https://www.facebook.com/LeannePearsonMusic/
NEWS
(15 April 2019) Nineties Country Singer Hal Ketchum
Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
Wife of the “Small Town Saturday Night” hitmaker
revealed the news in a Facebook post,
says Ketchum is retiring from touring
Dear friends and fans of Hal, this is Andrea, Hal's
wife.
I know everyone is wondering why there are no future
tour dates, and speculations as to the reason.
Our family would like to share the cause for this.
Unfortunately, Hal is suffering from Alzheimer's/
Dementia. He has been battling this for some time now, but because of his love
for his fans, he continued performing as long as it was possible.
Dementia is an exhausting and confusing illness and
now it's time for Hal to stay home with loved ones.
Hal is otherwise healthy and happy, enjoying time with
his family and friends.
We all deeply appreciate how much love that you all
have for Hal and how much his music means to you!
Also, a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible
musicians that have joined him on this journey, with more than special love to
Kenny Grimes, without whom, this last year of shows would not have been possible.
(17 April 2019) Kelsea Ballerini Inducted As Newest Grand
Ole Opry Member
Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini became the newest member of the GRAND OLE OPRY on Tuesday (April 17), when she was formally
inducted by fellow OPRY member Carrie
Underwood. Earlier in the night, Keith
Urban made a surprise appearance to give his congratulations and perform
his song, “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” Last month, Ballerini was invited to join
the OPRY by Country group Little Big Town during their combined performance of
the band's hit song, “Girl Crush.”
BALLERINI performed three songs before Underwood took
the stage and told her, “You have accomplished so much in your career, and you
will undoubtedly accomplish infinite amounts more in your life. Awards, #1s,
sales —this is better than all of that. This is the heart and soul of Country
music.” Added Ballerini, “GRAND OLE OPRY, thanks for seeing something in me and
for believing that I’ll always love you like I do, because I do, and I will.”
“We are
incredibly pleased to welcome Kelsea Ballerini into the OPRY family,” said
OPRY GM Sally Williams. “As evidenced by
the enthusiasm of the OPRY members here tonight and the fans in the crowd,
KELSEA and her music are much loved. She and her fellow members who made
tonight so special show that the future of both Country music and the OPRY are
in good hands."
It's OFFICIAL! The newest member of the Grand Ole #Opry is @KelseaBallerini, with an induction by @carrieunderwood! pic.twitter.com/5sf5vAHzJn— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) 17 April 2019
MUSIC NEWS
(18 April 2019) More Younger Consumers Abandoning Radio for
Digital-Only Listening On Their Devices: Study - Billboard
(19 April 2019) Bandcamp Launching Vinyl-Pressing Service for Artists
Wax is back. With Nielsen Music reporting a new yearly high for U.S. vinyl sales,
marking the 13th consecutive year of growth, Bandcamp revealed on Wednesday
(April 17) that sales of vinyl records on the site have grown 600 percent in
the last five years, with roughly 3,500 unique vinyl albums added every month.
But even with increased demand, producing vinyl
remains challenging for artists. Not only is it costly and time-consuming, but
it can be a confusing undertaking for first-timers. To counter illustrate those
challenges, Bandcamp notes that a mere 9 percent of albums with sales on the
site in 2018 offered a vinyl version. Enter Bandcamp's new vinyl pressing
service, which aims to address these challenges when it becomes available to
artists and labels later this year. ..Read More Billboard
(20 April 2019) Adele separates from husband
Adele and her husband Simon Konecki have separated.
The Rolling in the Deep singer's representatives Benny
Tarantini and Carl Fysh confirmed the news in an email statement to news
agencies on Friday night (19Apr19).
"Adele and her partner have separated," the
statement said. "They are committed to raising their son together
lovingly. As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further
comment."
The British singer, who has always been private about
her relationship with Simon, gave birth to their first and only child, a son
named Angelo, in 2012.
They tied the knot in secret in 2016 after five years
of dating, with Adele appearing to confirm they were married when she gave a
shout out to the charity entrepreneur as she won Album of the Year for 25 at
the 2017 Grammys.
"Grammys, I appreciate it. The Academy, I love
you. My manager, my husband and my son you're the only reason I do it,"
she said.
She later explicitly told fans "I'm married
now" during a concert in Australia in March 2017, during her world tour.
The 30-year-old and the Life Water co-founder moved to
Los Angeles in 2016, but reports have suggested they were planning to move back
to their native England.
PRESS RELEASES
(19 April 2019) NEW MUSIC: Thomas Rhett shares
"Remember You Young" off CENTER POINT ROAD
ACM Awards Male Artist of the Year and multi-PLATINUM
selling performer Thomas Rhett continues
to preview his most autobiographical album to date, CENTER POINT ROAD (The
Valory Music Co.), ahead of its May 31 release with “Remember You Young” – a
sweeping reflection of childhood friends, marriage and children, out today.
Once again teaming up with chart-topping collaborators Jesse Frasure and Ashley
Gorley (“Unforgettable, “Marry Me, “Life Changes”), fans can listen to the song
here and pre-order limited
edition album packages at ThomasRhett.com. Those who pre-ordered the album
digitally will instantly receive the new track in addition to the previously
available Top 15-and-climbing “Look What God Gave Her,” the
"soulful, upbeat” (iHeartRadio) “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” feat
Little Big Town and the “nostalgic” (Rolling Stone) “That Old Truck."
REVIEWS
(18 April 2019) Kezia Gill - Dead
Ends & Detours (EP) released 26th April 2019. Review by Simon J. Birds The UK Country Music
Showcase
INTERVIEWS
WATCH
(19 April 2019) Carrie Underwood &
Kelsea
Ballerini - "Walkaway
Joe" | Live at the Opry
COUNTRY FASHION
(April 2019) Hannah Ellis
The ‘Your Woman’ collection is live at #epicrainboutique ❤️ All of these beautiful looks are inspired by my new single, #YourWoman! Get these looks and more now on https://t.co/whn2auyqm7!— Hannah Ellis (@hannahgreyellis) April 6, 2019
📷 by Lydia Stubbs & 💄 by @Megan_Redmond pic.twitter.com/F9t047H3Ix
Photos by Lydia Stubbs & Makeup by Megan Redmond. All
of these beautiful looks are inspired by her new single, 'Your Woman' ( Amazon UK - UK iTunes) which
dropped 29 March 2019
Get these looks and more now on https://epicrainboutique.com
Country/Pop artiste Hannah who hails from Campbellsville
Ky is on the CMT Next Women of Country
Tour with Clare Dunn & Cassadee Pope! Follow her on Facebook
(15,006 Likes)
(21 April 2019) Country
Hits Radio weekend presenter Scarlett Howard was photographed wearing a Vesper Evie Orange Leopard High Neck
Split Midi Dress (Product £48.00;
>> Runway Video)
adding black open-toe booties. This stunning high neck dress features a curved
neckline and double thigh high splits.
Scarlett Howard brings you a Country Hits Radio UK
weekend country music revolution (Sat 5pm – 9pm and Sun 9am-1pm)
How To Listen:
APPS
COUNTRY GOSSIP
(18 April 2019) Jana Kramer refusing to hire a good-looking
nanny
Singer Jana Kramer is on the hunt for a 'plain Jane'
nanny, so her husband isn't tempted to cheat again.
Retired sportsman Mike Caussin's infidelity led to the
couple's break-up in 2016 and now they're back together, his wife isn't taking
any chances by hiring a good looking woman to look after their kids.
In a new post on her popular podcast, the 35-year-old country
star revealed she is searching for potential nannies on Care.com - and there's
one rule she has.
"Not that I don't trust my husband… I just think
it's not smart," Kramer said. "I mean, you look at some of these
nannies, and I'm like, 'Well, you kinda asked for it, she’s kinda hot'. You
know what I mean? You’re in close quarters."
Kramer then referenced Ben Affleck and Gavin Rossdale,
who have both been linked to cheating scandals surrounding their nannies.
"(I'm) not saying that Ben Affleck was wrong, but
you look at the nanny and I'm like, 'Well, she's really cute'," Kramer
said. "You're playing with fire. I feel like some of these girls - maybe
some of those nannies like Ben Affleck's and Gavin Rossdale's nannies - they
put off more of a sexier vibe.
"I just don't understand some of these girls that
post pictures on Care.com, because I'm like, 'Don’t you know the female is
hiring?' I'm laughing at some of these pictures!
"I'm not saying post an ugly photo, I'm just
saying..., 'You should dress for the part."
Earlier this month (Apr 19), Caussin opened up about
his sex addiction issues in an interview with ABC News, explaining, "It
doesn't come from me wanting to have sex; it's me feeling a certain way, and
from my entire life looking back I just used sex as kind of my escape.
BIRTHDAYS
April 22: the late Ray Griff - (1940; died March 9, 2016 (aged 75)), the late Glen Campbell - (April 22, 1936; died
August 8, 2017 (aged 81)), Kellie Coffey
(1978)
April 23: Roy Orbison (1936)
April 24: James Easter (Easter Bros) (1932), Rebecca Lynn Howard (1979), Hayley Clare Oliver (UK, 1976), Carly Pearce (1990)
April 25: Rob Crosby (1954), Kate
Mackenzie (1952), Rory Feek
(1965)
April 26: Duane Eddy (1938), Jay
DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) (1971)
April 27: Maxine Brown (The Browns) (1932), Herb Pedersen (1944), Donna
Ulisse, Clare
Dunn, John Osborne (Brothers Osborne, 1982)
April 28: Bill Walker (1937)
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