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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:
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)
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
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)
Debut #152 US Country iTunes Album Chart
(16 Aug 2019) Jess Thristan - Time of Our Lives (Single; A&G
Records) UK
#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
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
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.
I cannot believe that I’m typing this right now... I’m making my #OpryDebut! Stepping into the @opry circle is something I’ve been dreaming about forever. If you’ll be in Nashville on 9/21, get your tickets to join me in the heart of country music: https://t.co/Z6cdXc4tEY 💃💞😱 pic.twitter.com/AtWw6FhhGd— TENILLE ARTS (@TenilleArts) August 12, 2019
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."
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
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.
(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.
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.
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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