Keith Urban has been touring London and the U.K., and a few of his good buddies are across the pond doing the same thing. He ended up making special appearances at a Hootie & the Blowfish show, as well as a Brad Paisley concert…the same night!
Keith is making his way back to the States and will make a stop in Durant, Oklahoma on Friday (October 18th). Keith is now sitting inside the Top 10 (on his way to the top) on the country charts with his latest “We Were.”
Clare Dunn is known as much for her powerful vocal delivery and “swaggering confidence” (Rolling Stone) as she is for her songwriting, engineering, and production work. Never have those skillsets aligned more perfectly than on the dynamic new “My Love” remix available today. Listen HERE
A diverse, driven musician whose country influences are matched by her love of all genres of music, including hip-hop and rap, Dunn chose to revisit “My Love” with help from another creative force: rapper, songwriter, and Beyoncé collaborator INGRID. The result is a revamped version of “a supersized country-pop anthem” (Rolling Stone) that just got even bigger.
A recording artist since the age of 11, INGRID has toured with Drake, released her own acclaimed music, and co-written the international Top 40 hit “Love Drought” for Beyoncé. She brings that eclectic experience to the “My Love” remix, which features a thumping beat, an R&B-influenced arrangement, and plenty of genre-crossing appeal. Dunn and INGRID both sing their own verses, with Dunn’s voice taking centerstage during each meteoric chorus.
“When I first heard the song, I was absolutely blown away,” says INGRID, a longtime country music fan who grew up in Houston, Texas. “I was like, ‘Who is this girl?!’”
For Dunn, who co-wrote and co-produced “My Love,” the admiration is mutual. “After being a fan of INGRID’s for some time, the opportunity finally arose where we could work together,” says Dunn. “INGRID is the real deal. A real artist, a real lyricist, she owns who she is and what she does. She’s authentic, wicked talented, and REAL. I so grateful she came on board for this project and I cannot wait for y’all to hear this.”
Accompanied by a new, high-energy music video shot at the Firehouse Saloon in INGRID’s hometown of Houston, “My Love” shines new light on Clare Dunn, an artist whose “big voice and serious guitar prowess” cannot be confined to any single genre. The reimagined version of “My Love” is more than just a duet: it’s a battle cry from two artists whose music transcends boundaries.
Check out the behind-the-scenes below.
About Clare Dunn: MCA/Universal Nashville singer/songwriter/producer Clare Dunn is known for her transfixing live shows, powerful vocals, and unparalleled guitar playing. As part of CMT’s 2019 Next Women of Country Tour, Clare took her “big voice” (The Boston Globe) on the road with Hannah Ellis and Cassadee Pope to cities including New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Boston. The Colorado native who “can do it all” (CMT) with “swaggering confidence and soulful vocals” (Rolling Stone) caught the attention of rock legend Bob Seger who, after hearing her sound check only once, invited her to open his Ride Out Tour. Clare has been named “One to Watch” by USA Today, Billboard, The Boston Globe,and Rolling Stone.
Between periods of the Nashville Predators’ nationally televised home opener against the Minnesota Wild, Keith Urban took to the ice to perform and announce that the All for the Hall benefit concert, presented by City National Bank, will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Monday, February 10th, 2020.
JUST ANNOUNCED: All for the Hall returns to Nashville on February 10! Tickets on sale October 18 – see you there! #AFTH7pic.twitter.com/NAP1H7sIwf
Ingrid Andress, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Lauren Daigle, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Tenille Townes and Tanya Tucker will join Urban for his seventh All For The Hall benefit concert, which to date has raised $3.4 million in support of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s education programs. Additional artists are expected to be named later. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at 10 a.m. central time, and can be purchased at LiveNation.com and the Bridgestone Arena box office. VIP ticketing packages, which include premium seating, meet-and-greet opportunities and more, will also be made available.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, through its exhibits and educational programs, shares the ever-evolving country music story, from its folk roots to the present day. Throughout this narrative, the inspiration that artists draw from their musical forbearers is tangible. This exploration of how music inspires and influences later generations of artists led directly to the concert’s theme, All for the Hall: Under the Influence. During the concert, each participating artist will perform a song that was recorded by an artist who strongly influences them, in addition to one of their own hits.
“Ken Burns’ documentary has shown us that we are all very much influenced by our heroes,” said Urban. “So this year’s All for the Hall benefit is our chance to acknowledge those that have been an influence on us and helped shape the artists that we are today. Somehow these shows always seem to take on a life of their own. They’re incredibly fun to do, and you never quite really know what’s gonna happen. So we’ll roll with it and turn Bridgestone (Arena) into one huge club!”
For previous audio of Keith talking about All for the Hall and how it’s a labor of love, click here.
This All for the Hall concert is presented by City National Bank. Ford Motor Company and Mid-South Ford Dealers are the lead sponsors. Contributing sponsors are the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association; Urban is both organizations’ reigning Entertainer of the Year.
This All for the Hall show is produced by Live Nation.
More information about this All for the Hall show and the All for the Hall benefit concert series can be found at www.CountryMusicHallofFame.org
About All for the Hall The All for the Hall campaign began in 2005 when Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill suggested country music artists contribute the proceeds of one annual performance to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The All for the Hall concert series was launched in 2007 in New York. The series has alternated between New York and Los Angeles in succeeding years, with Gill and fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris as hosts. Along with Urban, Gill historically hosts the All for the Hall concert in Nashville.
Sam Hunt just dropped his new song, “Kinfolks,” which he co-wrote with longtime collaborators Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers and Josh Osborne.
“When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase, I think of my family, but also I think about just, my people back home – even beyond my family, just buddies and people who’ve been a part of my story from the beginning,” says Sam. “I’ve made a lot of new friends and met a lot of new people who are important to me as I’ve moved away from my hometown, but that core group is still that core group and always will be. It’s like that old saying, ‘you can’t make new old friends’.”
Fans have eagerly awaited new music from the record-breaking star since last year’s “Downtown’s Dead,” the follow-up to Hunt’s 6x Platinum “Body Like A Back Road,” and his GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo.
Audio / Sam Hunt talks about his new single, “Kinfolks.”
Sam Hunt (Kinfolks) 1 OC: …or whatever. :27
“When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase, I think of my family, but also I think about just, my people back home – even beyond my family, just buddies and people who’ve been a part of my story from the beginning. I’ve made a lot of new friends and met a lot of new people who are important to me as I’ve moved away from my hometown, but that core group is still that core group and always will be. It’s like that old saying, ‘you can’t make new old friends’ or whatever.”
Brothers Osborne fans are anticipating the release of their Live at the Ryman album next week. The collection of songs recorded during their sold-out three-night run at
Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium earlier this year will be released digitally October 11th. The guys feel there’s just something special about playing at the famed venue.
This room, every time we play here, there’s just a special experience, a special memory every time, and it’s something that we don’t want to take for granted,” says the duo’s TJ Osborne. “And it’s cool that we had a three-night stint here and we were able to record that and have that out, especially with all the history that’s happened in this room. I just think of all the people that have been in these seats over the many years that this place has been here, and the people have been on that stage, and it’s right in our backyard now that we are Nashvillians. This place never loses its charm and its luster, and I hope it never does for me. It’s always a special, special spot.”
The album will feature the band’s Platinum-certified hits such as “Stay A Little Longer” and “It Ain’t My Fault,” as well as fan favorites like “Weed, Whiskey And Willie” and “Love The Lonely Out Of You.” Special album packages including unique merch items will be available at www.brothersosborne.com and members of The Family fan club will receive exclusive access to the album starting October 10th.
Live At The Ryman Track Listing:
Drank Like Hank
Shoot Me Straight
I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)
Weed, Whiskey and Willie
Down Home
Rum
Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive)
Tequila Again
21 Summer
Love The Lonely Out Of You
Stay A Little Longer
It Ain’t My Fault
The Maryland Natives are set to reunite with Chris Stapleton on tour Thursday (October 3rd).
The guys are the reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year (for three consecutive years) and are once again nominated in the category. They also are nominated for Single and Music Video of the Year with Dierks Bentley for “Burning Man” and Musical Event of the Year with Maren Morris on “All My Favorite People.” The 53rd CMA Music Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena November 13th at 8pm ET on ABC.
Audio / TJ Osborne from Brothers Osborne says every time they perform at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium it’s a special experience, and they’re so proud of being able to record their live album at the famed venue.
Brothers Osborne (recording at The Ryman) OC: …special spot. :38 “The fact that we recorded at the Ryman, it really, it’s incredible in a lot of ways. This room, every time we play here, there’s just a special experience, a special memory every time and it’s something that we don’t want to take for granted. And it’s cool that we had a three-night stint here and we were able to record that and have that out, especially with all the history that’s happened in this room. I just think of all the people that have been in these seats over the many years that this place has been here, and the people have been on that stage, and it’s right in our backyard now that we are Nashvillians. This place never loses its charm and its luster, and I hope it never does for me. It’s always a special, special spot.”
EMI Nashville’s Brothers Osborne releases their new album, Live At The Ryman, today. Recorded during their incredible three-night, sold-out run at the famed auditorium earlier this year, the album features the band’s Platinum-certified hits such as “Stay A Little Longer” and “It Ain’t My Fault” from their Gold-certified debut album, Pawn Shop, as well as fan favorites from their critically-acclaimed sophomore album Port Saint Joe like “Weed, Whiskey And Willie” and “Tequila Again.” Special album packages including unique merch items are available at www.brothersosborne.com.
“The fact that we recorded at the Ryman is incredible in a lot of ways,” says TJ. “Every time we play there it’s just a special experience and something that we don’t take for granted. Especially with all the history that’s happened in that room and all of the people who have been on that stage.”
“This place never loses its charm and its luster,” says John. “To play this place one night is a gift and an accomplishment and the fact we did three, I still can’t wrap my mind around it.”
Brothers Osborne now reigns as three-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year and are nominated again at the upcoming “53rd Annual CMA Awards” set to air on ABC Wednesday, November 13. In addition, they are nominated for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year for their collaboration with Dierks Bentley on the reflective rocker “Burning Man” as well as Musical Event of the Year for “All My Favorite People” with Maren Morris. Overall, Brothers Osborne have collected four CMA, five ACM trophies and stand as five-time GRAMMY nominees.
Live At The Ryman Track Listing:
“Drank Like Hank”
“Shoot Me Straight”
“I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)”
“Weed, Whiskey And Willie”
“Down Home”
“Rum”
“Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive)”
“Tequila Again”
“21 Summer”
“Love The Lonely Out Of You”
“Stay A Little Longer”
“It Ain’t My Fault”
John and TJ Osborne recently performed on PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground,” watch HERE, recorded live at The Caverns in Pelham, TN. They were also just announced as the next recipients of the ASCAP Vanguard Award set to be presented at the upcoming ASCAP Country Music Awards on November 11. The Maryland natives are currently on the road with Chris Stapleton as part of the “All American Road Show” with upcoming stops including Charleston, SC, Virginia Beach, VA and Greensboro, NC.
Fans can click HERE for an inside look behind Live At The Ryman and HERE to listen to the album.
Audio / John Osborne from Brothers Osborne thought it was unbelievable when someone suggested the duo do a show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, much less three nights.
Brothers Osborne (performing at The Ryman) OC: … around it. :50 “To be frank, two years ago someone had mentioned playing in the Ryman Auditorium and personally I was like, ‘No, that’s crazy! That’s the mother church, we’ll never get to that state,’ and then eventually it was like… you know I think we might be able to do this. Fast forward a couple years later, and it’s like, ‘Well, they want you to do two nights.’ And I’m like, that’s unbelievable. And they sold out pretty much instantaneously, and then we sold out a third night much quicker than that, and it kind of blew my mind because it really showed the progression of our career and what we’ve been doing the last couple of years. You kind of forget how far you’ve come, and then when you look at this place and you’re like wow, to play this place one night is a gift, it’s an accomplishment that everyone should remember, but the fact that we did it three, it’s still, I can’t even wrap my mind around it.”
Chris Stapleton will headline the benefit, A Concert for Kentucky, at University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field in Lexington April 25th. Proceeds from the event will go to the Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund, which the superstar and his wife Morgane founded in 2016. The organization supports numerous causes in Kentucky. Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow and Yola will also perform. Tickets go on sale October 11th, with pre-sales for Chris’ fan club and Citi card members on October 8th.
Clare Dunn is set to release a remix of “My Love” with rapper Ingrid, who has written songs for Beyoncé and released her debut album in 2016, on Friday (October 4th).
Newcomer Kylie Morgan has been chosen as one of the recipients of the second annual CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship. For the next year, the CMA will provide support, connections, participation in CMA-related events and a stipend to assist in career development. Angie K and Everette are also beneficiaries of the CMA scholarship. Kylie is set to open several shows for Kip Moore beginning October 10th in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
As current CMA Awards Vocal Duo of the Year nominees Maddie & Tae prepare to release Everywhere I’m Goin’,the second part of their three-part album this Friday, October 18 (Mercury Nashville), the pair will make an appearance on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show today, 10/14 (check local listings). Discussing their highly-anticipated new music, praised for showing a “more sophisticated side” (Associated Press) with “powerhouse vocals” (Billboard), the five-song collection entirely co-written by Maddie & Tae is produced by Jimmy Robbins and Derek Wells and is continued stories of love, loss and redemption. Throughout the week, the award-winning duo will make several other national appearances on E! and Entertainment Tonight.
The PLATINUM-selling duo, recognized for taking “their live show to the next level” (The Washington Post) and to have a “crowd smoldering with their sassy set” (The Oklahoman), will perform on The Cry Pretty Tour 360 this week in Toronto (10/14), Cleveland (10/16), and Louisville (10/17).
Award-winning duo Maddie & Tae are drawing praise for their new music “anchored around their stellar vocal pairings and some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row” (Rolling Stone). Following the first part of their new album in April which features current single “Die From A Broken Heart,” the next installment will be released on October 18, while “the sound is identifiable while still representing a distinct step forward” (Billboard). Maddie & Tae first broke out in 2013 with their brilliant take down of bro-country, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and quickly going PLATINUM. The duo became only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts, also earning trophies from the Country Music Academy and Radio Disney Music Awards along with multiple ACM, CMA and CMT Award nominations. Receiving widespread praise from NPR, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Glamour and others, country music’s hottest stars including Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice and Brad Paisley have welcomed Maddie & Tae on the road, with Carrie Underwood recently inviting the duo out as direct support on her 2019 The Cry Pretty Tour 360. For additional information, visit www.maddieandtae.com.
Jon Pardi is definitely off the market, ladies. At his second of two sold-out shows at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, the California native proposed to his girlfriend, Summer Fawn Duncan…and she said yes!
After telling the crowd that the Ryman was one of the couple’s first date spots, he got down on bent knee to pop the question. The couple shared an “intimate moment” on stage while Lionel Richie’s “My Love” was piped in over the loud speakers.
His pal and recent tour partner, Dierks Bentley, was side stage taking a few photos of the moment and posted his congratulations on his socials.
“My man @jonpardipics crushing the @theryman stage and crushing life… so proud of you pal. Killer show with my all-time fav encore. Congrats to you and @summerfawn_duncan.”
Jon just released his third album, Heartache Medication, and is making his way up the country charts with the title track. His new fiancee appears in the video for “Heartache Medication.”
He takes his Heartache Medication Tour to Minneapolis on Friday (October 4th) and Milwaukee on Saturday (October 5th).
