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Sunday 1 September 2019

Country Bites News snippets August 12 – August 18, 2019


UK News, UK Chart News, Album & Single Releases, US & Canadian News, Music News, Press Releases, TV, Interviews, Articles & Videos, Birthdays

BREAKING NEWS
Country News – August 21, 2019 with Shannon McCombs
This week, Shannon talks with Vince Gill about his very personal album that comes out this week. And Keith Whitley fans are gonna love the new Tribute EP from Dylan Scott. Hear what he has to say about the legend and his music.



UK NEWS
(16 Aug 2019) Amol Rajan sitting in for Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show spoke to and there was live music from Ward Thomas with a track from their latest album Restless Minds and a stunning cover of David Gray's This Year's Love. Listen back from 1 Hour 48 mins BBC Page Catherine & Lizzie shared "It was a real treat to meet and chat to Ben Elton and sing some of our new sonnngs!!! (P.S We hope we did “This Years Love” justice David Gray". Subsequently their albums Restless Minds & Cartwheels shot to No.1 & No.2 on UK Country chart with the former top 40 on iTunes all-genres placing.

(17 Aug 2019) Debbie Nunn has announced that her new single ‘Gotta Get Away’ will be released 27/09/2019 iTunes

UK TOUR & GIG UPDATES:

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UK CHART NEWS

Official UK Top 100 Singles Chart (Week Ending 22 August 2019)
16 August 2019 - 22 August 2019
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello’s Senorita was No.1 for the fourth week in a row, and fifth time in total, with consumption shrinking 6.82% week-on-week to 54,934 units (including 48,592 from sales-equivalent streams + 6,342 pure sales). Its consumption had exceeded 50,000 units throughout its eight-week run in the chart so far.

In his second frame Blanco Brown with THE GIT UP (BROKEN BOW) slipped 96-97.

Official UK Top 100 Albums Chart (Week Ending 22 August 2019)
16 August 2019 - 22 August 2019
Twenty years after their eponymous first album debuted and peaked at No.37 on sales of 4,331 copies, heavy metal veterans Slipknot’s sixth studio album, WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND, blazed to the top of the chart, becoming their eighth Top 75 entry, fifth consecutive Top 5 studio effort and second No.1. It does so on first week consumption of 31,828 units (including 4,281 from-sales equivalent streams + 27,547 pure sales).

Official UK Country Album Top 20 Chart (Week Ending 22 August 2019)
16 August 2019 - 22 August 2019
Tyler Childers with COUNTRY SQUIRE held at No.1 (2 weeks; #1 peak)
Keifer Sutherland with RECKLESS & ME held at No.2 (16 weeks; #1 peak)
Chris Stapleton with TRAVELLER rose 4-3 (75 weeks; #1 peak)
Kacey Musgraves with GOLDEN HOUR rose 6-4 (63 weeks; #1 peak)
Willie Nelson with RIDE ME HOME fell 3-5 (8 weeks; #1 peak)
Jessie Buckley with WILD ROSE - OST fell 5-6 (18 weeks; #1 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 1 climbed 11-7 (111 weeks; #1 peak)
Ward Thomas with RESTLESS MINDS rose 10-8 (27 weeks; #1 peak)
JJ Cale with STAY AROPUND held at No.9 (16 weeks; #2 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 2 climbed 13-10 (80 weeks; #1 peak)
Outside the Top 10
Carrie Underwood with CRY PRETTY fell 8-11 (48 weeks; #1 peak)
KD Lang with INGENUE fell 7-15 (151 weeks; #1 peak)
Jesse Dayton with Mixtape Vol 1 made a debut at No.16

COUNTRY ALBUM & SINGLES RELEASES

(12 Aug 2019) Don Redmon – Embraced (Spinnup) SWE
12 Tracks/ Time: 41:40 Amazon UK

(16 Aug 2019) Tracy Lawrence - Made in America (LMG)
12 Tracks/ Time: 38:18 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #10 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#476 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #1 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#13 US iTunes all-genres)
The project pays tribute to hardworking Americans and features 12 brand-new tracks, eight of them penned by Lawrence. The album is available now for streaming and purchase here.
“This is my most personal album I’ve ever made," shared Lawrence. "It’s something I’m very proud of and celebrates the American worker and everything that’s good about our country. I co-wrote a number of the songs, pouring my heart and soul in each of them. I feel it will resonate with my fans and Country music lovers across this nation.”

(16 Aug 2019) Dylan Scott - An Old Memory (Curb)
7 Tracks/ Time: 25:16 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com

Debut #1 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#197 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #3 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#17 US iTunes all-genres)
The seven-track project honoring Keith Whitley was recorded in the same studio many of the original songs were recorded in and incorporates several of the original musicians.
Produced by Jim Ed Norman, Matt Alderman, and Curt Gibbs, the EP also features collaborations with Jesse Keith Whitley, who lends vocals to “I’m Over You,” and Lorrie Morgan on the duet “Tell Lorrie I Love Her.”

(16 Aug 2019) Camille Rae - This Time (EP; Camille Rae Music)
5 Tracks/ Time: 18:39 Americana Amazon UK

(16 Aug 2019) Eilen Jewell - Gypsy (Signature Sounds Recordings)
12 Tracks/ Time: 36:23 Folk (CMP July 2019 4 STARS) Amazon UK - iTunes
Debut #2 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#230 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #18 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#105 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Rodney Crowell - TEXAS (RC1 Records)
11 Tracks/ Time: 40:10 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #5 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#357 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #12 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#70 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Lillie Mae - Other Girls (Third Man Records)
11 Tracks Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #35 UK Country iTunes Album Chart | Debut #21 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#140 US iTunes all-genres)
Lillie Mae announces her new album sharing new song and video "You've Got Other Girls for That" via an interview with Rolling Stone. The album features eleven new, original songs written by Lillie Mae, produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb at Nashville's famed RCA Studio A.

From the new track's opening line, "I ain't your baby," the Nashville singer, songwriter, downtown scene slayer, and most-wanted fiddler signals a reclaimed confidence and bold evolution, telling women's stories - including her own - that build on the strength of her "nervy" (NPR Music), 2017 Jack White-produced debut.
Lillie Mae led a sequestered childhood touring in a motorhome with her musician parents, constricted by religious boundaries. In her adolescence she busked from RV parks to the Rio Grande, swIn 2008, she recorded with her three siblings in the group Jypsi, which had a Top 40 hit on Hot Country Songs with "I Don't Love You Like That."
She embraces personal triumphs on "I Came For The Band (For Show)," breathes new perspective into "Terlingua Girl," a song she wrote as a 19-year-old in the South-Texan desert, and professes brave truths as heard in "You've Got Other Girls for That." After a vagabond past, crossing paths with hundreds of musicians, she limits the cast of Other Girls to just her brother, sister, and a few trusted collaborators.

(16 Aug 2019) Welsh Whisperer - Cadw'r Slac yn Dynn (Recordiau Hambon) UK
11 Tracks/ Time: 30:53 Amazon UK - iTunes
Debut #9 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#474 UK iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Hunter Hayes - Wild Blue, Pt. 1 (Warner Music Nashville)
10 Tracks/ Time: 33:57 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #11 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#481 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #5 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#38 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Kolby Cooper - Good Ones Never Last (Back Porch Management)
14 Tracks/ Time: 54:50 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #7 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#54 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Michael Austin - The Good Life (Blacksheep Label)
11 Tracks/ Time: 36:24 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #23 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#159 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Old Salt Union - Where the Dogs Don't Bite (Compass Records)
10 Tracks/ Time: 35:49 Bluegrass Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #29 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#241 US iTunes all-genres)

(16 Aug 2019) Parish County Line - Blame It on Jones (EP; Parish County Line)
5 Tracks/ Time: 16:06 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #46 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#357 US iTunes all-genres)      

(16 Aug 2019) Jamie Rowe - This Is Home (Jamie Rowe Creative)
9 Tracks/ Time: 29:37 Amazon UK - iTunes - Amazon.com

(16 Aug 2019) Exile - The Garage Tapes (Exile Reunion LLC/ Big Horse Records)
30 Tracks/ Time: 1:55:56 Amazon UK - iTunes
Debut #152 US Country iTunes Album Chart

(16 Aug 2019) Jess Thristan - Time of Our Lives (Single; A&G Records) UK
Time: 3:23 Amazon UK - iTunes
#30SecondReview Lyric Magazine Rapidally becoming our fave UK artist. Another superbly produced, superbly executed song. Reeks of sheer class - great, meaningful lyrics about social media too. (blast) Need. More. Jess. Songs.

(16 Aug 2019) Jaz Connell - Your Girl (Single; Jaz Connell) UK
Time: 3:28 Amazon UK - iTunes
UK Country artist, Jaz Connell has released a brand-new new track which blends the sounds of Americana with tonal country-pop, creating a delightfully melodic track which is further enhanced by Jaz’s great songwriting. Jaz is definitely becoming an artist to watch on the UK country music scene and caught the eye of Belles and Gals from the release of her debut single ‘Footsteps’ and her new release continues to lead her on a path to stardom. ... Read More & Interview Belles and Gals.com

CANADIAN NEWS
(13 Aug 2019) HOT AND NEW Jordyn Pollard Good On Me
On the outskirts of small town, Hillmond, Saskatchewan comes the immense voice of Jordyn Pollard. With a passion for country / pop music; Jordyn's vocals are often compared to the likes of Taylor Swift, Tori Kelly and Sarah McLachlan.

Since embarking on her musical career, Jordyn has already achieved many successes. From this she has earned a SCMA Youth Development Bursary, Saskatchewan Country Music Association Youth Talent Search winner and ample performance opportunities. Sharing the stage with the likes of Gord Bamford, Jo Jo Mason, Jade Eagleson and Brett Kissel, have been a highlight for this young artist. Jordyn was accepted to perform at the 30th Anniversary of Saskatchewan Country Music Awards on their songwriters' stage.
Growing up on a mixed farm with her 2 siblings and attending a small town country school, Jordyn thrives on family and community spirit. Jordyn was involved with the local 4-H but has since decided farming wasn't quite her niche' but continues to help when needed.
Watch for the digital pre-sale link coming soon #GoodonMe | Facebook

(13 Aug 2019) Tenille Arts To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Reviver Records artist Tenille Arts was headed out for dates in Pennsylvania and Ontario last week, when she was given the exciting news she's been hoping would come for as long as she can remember. She will enter the sacred circle and make her Grand Ole Opry debut on September 21, 2019.
 "I could not be more honored and excited to be stepping on to the Grand Ole Opry stage to make my debut," said an elated Tenille. "I have dreamed about this moment for a long time, and I can't wait to celebrate that night with my family and friends."
 The "Call You Names" singer broke the news to her home country audience while performing at the massive Boots And Hearts Music Festival in Oro-Medonte, Ontario on Saturday. Following her performance on the Front Porch Stage and set at the SiriusXM VIP Barn, Tenille joined iHeartRadio's Shannon Ella to introduce LANCO on the Main Stage.


NEWS
(14 Aug 2019) CMA Joins Reeperbahn Festival In Germany
The Country Music Association (CMA) will take part in Hamburg, Germany’s Reeperbahn Festival (website) as part of its continuing effort to help spread Country music internationally. CMA's involvement in the festival will include hosting a panel and networking reception, as well as staging a "Neon Nashville" showcase concert featuring Ingrid Andress, Blanco Brown, Rachel Wammack, and more. The showcase will take place Wednesday, September 18th at THOMAS READ, an IRISH pub in HAMBURG.
“Thanks to CMA’s GERMAN Task Force we have the opportunity [to] position Country music in the heart of EUROPE’s showcasing festival and place current NASHVILLE artists in front of their media and music industry,” said CMA VP/International Relations & Development Milly Olykan, who will appear on the panel. “It’s our hope that this will open doors not only for the excellent lineup of artists, but for Country music in GERMANY as a whole.”

(16 Aug 2019) Tree Stand Vibes:  Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford have joined Paramount Outdoors' Engineered Hunting Gear (EHG) Tribe as ambassadors. The "Country Tribe” will be featured on apparel, headwear and accessories, as well as in-store signings and social media platforms. See the announcement here.

AMERICANA NEWS
(16 Aug 2019) Jamie Lin Wilson introduces us to "Alice," a portrait of an older fiery woman who seemed to be a sage to Wilson. Listen here

(16 Aug 2019) The Americana Music Association announced this year's slate of Americana Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees featuring Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton and Maria Muldaur. They'll all be celebrated at the Americana Honors & Awards on September 11 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. They will also be recognizing Mavis Staples' incredible career and inspiration as she accepts her 2007 "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award in person. Read more Variety.com

TV
(14 Aug 2019) In Case You Missed It: Warner/WMN's Hunter Hayes performed "Heartbreak" on NBC's Today (Aug 14) and announced the release of his new album, Wild Blue. Watch here

(16 Aug 2019) In Case You Missed It: Mailboat/New Revolution's Caroline Jones performed "Tough Guys" on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Aug 15). Watch here.

(17 Aug 2019) CBS This Morning Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "Messed With My Mind" >> YouTube

MUSIC NEWS
(16 Aug 2019) Billboard: Taylor Swift Releases Super Romantic New Track 'Lover': Stream it Now
After much anticipation, Taylor Swift finally released her new album's title track. The singer unleashed "Lover" at midnight Thursday night (Aug. 15) and also revealed that fans can expect the song's music video to arrive next week.  
The track is an old-school ballad with a booming snare, keys and a wholesome '60s vibe. Tay opens the song, "We can leave the Christmas lights up 'till January. This is our place, we made the rules." Lover, Swift's seventh studio album drops Aug. 23.

PRESS RELEASES

(8 Aug 2019) Don Gallardo Featuring Lilly Winwood To Release In The Name Of Good Intentions Sept 20th
Listen to Don Gallardo's In The Name of Good Intentions Here
Don Gallardo is readying the release of his new album, In The Name of Good Intentions featuring Lilly Winwood, on September 20th through JTM Music. The second single, "How Many Days" will be released on Friday, August 16th. That morning, Don and Lilly will perform the track live on WGN-TV Chicago.

(12 Aug 2019) Country Music Icon and Lifestyle Influencer, Martina McBride, Announces the Ninth Season Of The Joy of Christmas Tour
One of Country music’s most powerful voices, Martina McBride, will hit the road again this holiday season for the ninth season of The Joy of Christmas Tour, an evening of musical whimsy that will warm audiences’ hearts as they head into this magical time of year. McBride delivers stirringly jubilant renditions of timeless holiday classics we all know and love.
 “This show is so much fun to do,” says McBride. She continues, “We have everything from classic hymns like ‘O Holy Night’ to fun, big band swing classics like ‘Winter Wonderland’ and ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.’  It’s all a very visual, the songs are well-loved, and you leave with a warm feeling. I love to think of entire families, from grandparents to grandchildren, enjoying The Joy Of Christmas.  It's really a show for the whole family.” Visit http://martinamcbride.com/
Dates: start 11/29/19 (Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Theatre) to 12/21/19* (St. Louis, MO Lindenwood University)

(12 Aug 2019) ALABAMA Recruits The Beach Boys for "50th Anniversary Tour" Concert in Wichita,
Seven-time multi-platinum selling band and the most decorated country music group in history ALABAMA has added yet another arena performance to its extensive "50th Anniversary Tour." Band members Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen have tapped very special friends The Beach Boys to join them for a "once-in-a-lifetime" concert on Saturday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. / CT at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. 
"Jeff, Randy and I used to listen to the incredible harmonies of The Beach Boys when we started our band 50 years ago," says ALABAMA bass player and vocalist Teddy Gentry. "Our goal as a band was to have the same magic as The Beach Boys' harmonies and unique songs."

(12 Aug 2019) Country Music artist, Corinne Cook released “Mr Mechanic” as the latest single, from her current album Yes I Can. Written by Corinne Cook, Bart Ambrose and Denny Martin, the music is available on all digital platforms: Amazon UK | Spotify
“I chose this song as the next single to release as it's a fun, quirky love song between a car and her mechanic,” said Corinne Cook. “I wrote this song about my husband, but wanted to play with the perspective a bit. He loves working on classic cars, so I turned that around to show that the car also loves the mechanic and wants his attention."
Vents Magazine commented, "Cook croons, her voice is so full of manufactured sass, she could be singing about anything."

(16 Aug 2019) Brooks & Dunn Front "Cowboys & Indians" October Cover With Reboot Collaborators Kane Brown And Jon Pardi - On Stands Sept. 3

Brooks & Dunn are Cowboys & Indians' October cover stars, available on newsstands on Sept. 3. Inviting two of their REBOOT collaborators Kane Brown and Jon Pardi to join them, the duo front the magazine’s “Country Music: Celebrating An Art Form” issue, diving into the genre as a whole.  

The duo’s No. One and critically-acclaimed album REBOOT was released earlier this year and featured reimagined versions of their biggest hits. The project was praised as “an energized, duet-style retrospective pairing the two veterans with new-generation admirers” (NPR) as well as showing “the timelessness of the duo’s catalog of more than 20 No. 1 country hits, which has continued to influence a new generation of country singers” (Associated Press).

Photo credit: Robby Klein

(16 Aug 2019) Randy Travis continued to deliver to his fans with a new single from the Warner Archives, “Lead Me Home.” In true Travis style, he takes his traditional country roots and combines them with bluegrass influences. Following “One in a Row,” this is one of a select few singles to be released since a massive stroke in 2013, which has affected his ability to perform.
“Lead Me Home” was recorded years before the stroke but was never widely released to audiences, only offered as an exclusive on iTunes. In the song, Travis sings about how he needs the love of a woman, surely singing with his wife, Mary, in mind.
“Mary was having to make life-or-death decisions about my situation all on her own, trusting God to guide her,” said Randy Travis in his memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life. Listen to the song HERE

(16 Aug 2019) Country Music Icon, Tracy Lawrence, Celebrates the American Spirit with His Latest Studio Album, Made In America
Country music legend, Tracy Lawrence, released his first original studio album in six years with the prideful, MADE IN AMERICA, available on all streaming and download services, Friday, August 16th. The country star has been a driving force in the music industry for over 25 years and is a mainstay with traditional and contemporary country fans alike with Made In America certainly keeping pace.
 Made In America pays homage to the tried and true examples of what make the hard-working men and women of America stand tall and proud. The album harkens back to the authentic sound of country music with Lawrence’s mixture of rock and blues, and by penning 8 of the 12 tracks himself, this album is one of his most relatable to date.

INTERVIEWS
(15 Aug 2019) Lyricinterviews (by James Daykin): Rachel Wammack On Marriage, Music, Muscle Shoals, Marimbas & Much More!!!!

(15 Aug 2019) 10 Minute Country - Episode 47 Podcast - James Daykin In Conversation with Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion August 13, 2019 Episode 47

(15 Aug 2019) Entertainment-focus.com (by Pip Ellwood-Hughes)  Interview: Rachel Wammack shares her excitement about being part of Introducing Nashville and her love of tea

(18 Aug 2019) Stephanie Owens Interview by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show - Blog

WATCH
(12 Aug 2019) Madeline Merlo - Dear Me >> YouTube

(15 Aug 2019) Darlinghurst's debut single jumped from #44 to #14 on the Australian Country Music airplay chart watch the video 'Sorry Won't Get You Back' here  

(15 Aug 2019) Maren Morris - The Bones >> YouTube

COUNTRY FASHION
(14 Aug 2019) Read Esquire's Rhinestone Suits and Cowboy Boots: Midland Reflects on Their Revolutionary Retro Style here.

(16 Aug 2019) BIRTHDAY GAL: Lisa McHugh: Celebrating 31 years in this world today and it feels bloody good. She was seen wWearing House of CB Dress & Heels. 

The ‘Febe’ White Crepe One Sleeved Tuxedo Dress (Product £139.00) is super sexy and oh-so-sophisticated.
 It features an asymmetric one shouldered cut, sharp tailoring and a shorter length.
 The hidden fastenings really cinch the waist and we love how this dress fits over the hips. It's fully lined, of course, as most of House of CB items are and this gives a smooth and comfortable fit.
(17 Aug 2019) The stunning Una Healy in Starla Absolute goals house brands including Dr Denim, Forever Unique, Freddy Jeans. Standing out she was wearing a stunning Lauren Bandage Dress Cobalt Blue (€130.00 Product) dress. Makeup (Charlotte Tilbury; Jennifer Doyle), Jewels (Katie Mullally) Hair (Norma-Jean/ Ibiza Hair Tools/Faro brushes/ Beauty Works Ireland hair extensions)


COUNTRY GOSSIP
(15 Aug 2019) Olivia Newton-John: 'It's been a challenging year but I'm doing really well'
Olivia Newton-John has shared a health update with fans amid her ongoing cancer battle.
The singer and actress is currently fighting cancer for the third time, after first battling the disease in 1992, when she underwent a partial mastectomy and reconstruction, and again when it returned in her shoulder in 2013.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California on Wednesday, she insisted she's "well and healthy" despite fighting cancer again, this time in her back.
"It was a challenging year because I broke my sacrum (a bone in the lower back) and I had to learn to walk again and everything," she shared. "But I am strong and I am back and I'm feeling good and loving every minute."
The Grease star went on to assure fans she's not letting the illness get her down, adding: "I just want everyone to know, I'm here, I'm doing great. I'm doing really well and I'm really healthy."

(15 Aug 2019) Carrie Underwood joined by childhood crush Bryan White for special performance
Carrie Underwood pinched herself after she sang alongside her childhood crush Bryan White at fabled Tennessee venue, the Grand Ole Opry.
The Cry Pretty hitmaker took the stage in Nashville on Tuesday where she was joined by the country star.
The singer later took to Instagram to express her awe over the collaboration, which she referred to as a "full circle moment".
"This pic pretty much sums up my night at the @opry," she captioned a photo of her performance with White. "This was my #FullCircleMoment !! Growing up, I was a member of the @bryan_white Fan Club and even sang to him in a meet and greet. Tonight, I sang WITH him in the circle (Opry)!"
During the set, Underwood performed her latest single Southbound as well as White's tracks I'm Not Supposed to Love You Anymore and Something in the Water.
Underwood also gushed over White during her induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame last year.
"I'm sorry, honey, but when I was growing up, I was pretty sure I was gonna marry that guy," the 36-year-old told husband Mike Fisher, referring to White, as she accepted the honour.
"But, you know, it all worked out," she joked.

(16 Aug 2019) Kiefer Sutherland has been left struggling to breathe after falling on his tour bus
The 52-year-old actor-turned-singer Kiefer Sutherland was forced to cancel the three remaining dates on his current European tour after injuring his ribs in a freak accident.
He wrote on Instagram: "Sadly I slipped on the steps of the tour bus whilst travelling to Denmark and seriously injured a rib, making it difficult to breathe and impossible to sing.
"Regretfully, I will not be able to perform the last 3 shows on our tour, but have every intention of making these shows up in September/ October when we return."
The 'Designated Survivor' star went on to apologise to the fans who had tickets to see him perform in Denmark and Sweden and vowed to make it up to them.
He continued: "I am so sorry for any inconvenience that I've caused to the fans who have bought tickets.
"I will do everything I can to make it up to you.

(17 Aug 2019) Taylor Swift Freaks Out Over Keith Urban Tweet
Taylor Swift reacted like an excited fan when Keith Urban reached out via social media to compliment her on her latest song, "Lover."
Swift dropped the title song to her upcoming new album on Friday (Aug. 16), and it's a fabulously well-written ballad that borrows from old-school R&B melodies and '60s and '70s production elements to create a gorgeously ambient track. Urban certainly seems to agree, as he turned to Twitter on Saturday (Aug. 17) to write, "Huge shoutout today to @taylorswift13 on the SUPERB new single LOVER. When a song so exquisitely written becomes a record so gorgeously crafted I feel such a deep sense of gratitude for the 'art' of making music."

The Old Taylor Swift is Alive Again on "Lover" The title track from Swift's forthcoming album is her best song since 2014 (By Ellen Johnson ) ...Well call me a believer, because the old Taylor seems to have been resurrected. T-Swift released the fourth (and we’re assuming final) single from her new album Lover ( Paste Magazine), and it’s the best thing she’s released since 2014’s 1989 (or maybe “Gorgeous,” one of about three salvageable songs on the wreck-of-a-revenge-album that is Reputation).


PHOTO
14 Aug 2019) Feedback: Southern Halo's Christina, Natalia and Hannah Morris (l-r) with KRVN/Lexington, NE's Adam Smith

















(15 Aug 2019) Girl Power: Singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope (l) recently made a visit to the Worldwide SHE studio in Nashville to chat with Chandler Stephens (r). 

Worldwide SHE is an internet station dedicated to supporting women in Country by playing the hits, album cuts, classics from the legends, independent and unsigned singer-songwriters. You can listen at www.WorldwideSHE.com

BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead
August 19: Lee Ann Womack (1966), Clay Walker (1969), Eddy Raven (1934)
August 20 the late Jim Reeves (Aug 20, 1924; died July 31, 1964 (aged 40)), Rudy Gatlin (1952), the late Sneaky Pete Kleinlow (Aug 20, 1934; died Jan 6, 2007 (aged 72)), John Hiatt (1952), Aaron Watson (1977)
August 21: Nick Kane (Mavericks) (1954), Kenny Rogers (1938), Kacey Lee Musgraves (1988), Hayden Panettiere (1989) 
August 22: the late Holly Dunn (Aug 22, 1957; died Nov 14, 2016 (aged 59), Collin Raye (1960), Mila Mason (1963), Gary Quinn (UK) 
August 23: Sammy Sadler (1967), Shelly Fairchild (1977), Teea Goans, Randy Rogers, Barry Bales (Union Station)
August 24: Kristyn Osborn (SHeDaisy) (1970), Canaan Smith (1982)
August 25: Jo Dee Messina (1970), Billy Ray Cyrus (1961), Ags Connolly (UK) 

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