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  • YA’BOYZ PERFORM OFFICIAL PLAYOFF ANTHEM “WOO WOO” AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS GAME (5/7).

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    MCA Nashville/Republic Records dynamic duo YA’BOYZ brought their signature party-starting energy to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday (5/7), performing their song “WOO WOO,” which has been named the official 2022 playoff anthem of the Nashville Predators. Fans can hear “WOO WOO” again during tonight’s match up, and any future Predators games broadcast on Bally Sports South this season.

    YA’BOYZ, comprised of Zach Kale and Joe Ragosta, are no strangers to having their energetic country jams tied to epic moments in sports. Their music has already been heard on Fox Sports, ESPN for the previous two college football seasons including SEC and ACC Networks, and season 13 of American Ninja Warrior.

    Their self-titled latest release “YA’BOYZ” is a backwoods banger, with clever lyrics nodding to gator Luccheses, Piggly Wiggly, and double-wide trailers. Firing on all cylinders, the pair previously turned heads with boundary-breaking tracks “LEGENDS” and “STOMP YOUR BOOTS.” More new music is on the way for YA’BOYZ, melding punchy beats and infectious hooks for an in-your-face sound the genre has never heard before.

    Keep up with them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.

    ABOUT YA’BOYZ
    With unparalleled energy and wit, Zach Kale and Joe Ragosta are the very definition of entertainers as duo YA’BOYZ. Acclaimed songwriter and lead vocalist Kale has penned hits for artists including Florida Georgia Line, Gabby Barrett and Charlie Puth, NELLY, Keith Urban and more. Ragosta fronted a thriving punk rock band, but he always felt destined for more. After a chance meeting in 2016, Kale and Ragosta formed an instant friendship founded in a shared passion for music, fun, and the dream of smashing genre barriers. The pair soon began writing together, easily blending their diverse backgrounds and creating an all-new sound. The music is high-energy, quirky, and clever, just like Kale and Ragosta. Their tunes have already been featured on American Ninja Warrior, ESPN for its 2020-2021 college football season, and FOX Sports’ 2021-2022 season, and the dynamic duo have more new tracks on the horizon. YA’BOYZ are hitting the road this year with a live show that can be summed up like the final 5 minutes of a fireworks show – explosive, engaging, and keeps you looking for more. For more information, visit www.yaboyzmusic.com.

  • PRISCILLA BLOCK KEEPS HER PROMISE TO TAMRON HALL PERFORMING HER LATEST SINGLE, “MY BAR.”

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    Priscilla Block kept her promise to come back on the Tamron Hall Show to perform. She turned in an amazing version of her latest single, “My Bar,” which is from her debut album, Welcome To The Block Party.

     

    Priscilla may have wrapped her Welcome To The Block Party Tour recently, but has a slew of fair and festivals on the books, including the return of CMA Music Fest taking place in downtown Nashville June 9th – 12th.

  • NEWS AND NOTES: Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood, Jon Pardi, Travis Denning

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    Kacey Musgraves has recorded a cover of Elvis Presley’s 1961 song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for the soundtrack to the upcoming Elvis biopic, directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film will premiere at Cannes Film Festival later this month and will hit theaters nationwide June 24th.

    Carrie Underwood and Jon Pardi are among the artists scheduled to perform at the Grand Ole Opry as the famed institution kicks off its CMA Fest week with a pair of shows on Tuesday, June 7th. Highlights of the shows, which also includes performances by the Oak Ridge Boys and more, will air on Saturday, June 11th as the Saturday night Opry Live on the Opry’s television broadcast home, Circle Network, Circle All Access Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

    Travis Denning will hit the road on Jake Owen’s Up There Down Here Tour this fall.

     

     

  • KASSI ASHTON SHOWS A DIFFERENT SIDE TO HER ARTISTRY WITH “DATES IN PICKUP TRUCKS.”

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    Kassi Ashton is definitely a renaissance woman, as she has a wide range of abilities and interests. Her parents made sure she had a very diverse childhood comprised of assorted interests and hobbies. At her mom’s it was beauty pageants, dance class six days a week , speech contest, theatre, etc., while at her Dad’s she grew up on a farm shooting muzzleloaders with her grandpa competitively her entire life. She also grew up on dirt bikes and literally strapped to the back of her father’s Harley.

    Kassi’s artistry is also varied, evoking different feelings and different experiences. Her critically-acclaimed songs “Heavyweight,” “California, Missouri,” “Hopeless,” “Violins” and more join her debut radio single “Dates In Pickup Trucks,” which is climbing the country charts and says it’s a song that hopefully takes people on a happy, stress-free journey. “All the songs I previously put out all show a different side of who I am as an artist, and ‘Dates In Pickup Trucks’ is just another side,” says Kassi. “If I was in a mini-van with three screaming kids in the back talking about tiktok, my boss has pissed me off and I have to go home and make dinner, what do I want to hear? One, I want to hear something nostalgic. Everybody loves nostalgia. I want to be taken back, but also maybe live in it again, and I want something fresh enough, light enough that makes me forget about what’s holding me down and stressing me out and feel a little better.”

    Kassi wrapped up a handful of dates with Caitlyn Smith recently, and you can catch her next at CMA Music Festival in Nashville in a few weeks.

     

    Audio / Kassi Ashton says "Dates In Pickup Trucks" shows a different side of who she is as an artist.

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    Kassi Ashton (songs show different sides) OC: …little better. :33
    “All the songs I previously put out all show a different side of who I am as an artist, and ‘Dates In Pickup Trucks’ is just another side. If I was in a mini-van with three screaming kids in the back talking about tiktok, my boss has pissed me off and I have to go home and make dinner, what do I want to hear? One, I want to hear something nostalgic. Everybody loves nostalgia. I want to be taken back, but also maybe live in it again, and I want something fresh enough, light enough that makes me forget about what’s holding me down and stressing me out and feel a little better.”

  • WATCH NOW: JON PARDI TAKES VEGAS IN “LAST NIGHT LONELY” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

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    Jon Pardi takes a denim-clad, neon-lit stroll through Las Vegas in the “Last Night Lonely” music video, out now. Making its official premiere on Facebook yesterday, the clip follows Pardi for a night on the town, picking his guitar at a roadside motel before dancing down the iconic Vegas strip to the fiddle and steel-drenched track.

     

     

    Praised as “hit bound” and “country all the way” (MusicRow) with its “90s honky-tonk vibe” (Billboard), “Last Night Lonely” is firing up the Country radio airplay charts, now Top 25 and climbing. Standing as one of Pardi’s fastest rising singles to-date, the song is written by Joe Fox, Jimi Bell and Dylan Marlowe.

    “Last Night Lonely” is the first glimpse at Pardi’s highly anticipated forthcoming studio release, following his critically acclaimed third album, Heartache Medication, that garnered Album of the Year nods by both the CMA and ACM, and was named one of the best albums of 2019 by Rolling Stone and Los Angeles Times.

    Next up, the multi-Platinum singer/songwriter is headlining high-profile fairs and festivals before kicking off his AIN’T ALWAYS THE COWBOY TOUR this summer. Beginning July 14 in Irving, TX, Pardi – along with Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters – will hit the stage in major markets coast to coast before wrapping up with an October 1 show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jonpardi.com/tour.

    Jon Pardi’s AIN’T ALWAYS THE COWBOY TOUR Dates:

    7/14 | Irving, TX/ Toyota Music Factory – Texas Lottery Plaza

    7/15 | Belton, TX/Bell County Expo Center

    7/16 | Oklahoma City, OK/Zoo Amphitheatre

    7/22 | Sacramento, CA/Golden 1 Center

    7/23 | Bend, OR/Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    7/24 | Airway Heights, WA/Northern Quest Resort & Casino – Pend Oreille Pavilion

    8/4 | Inglewood, CA/YouTube Theater

    8/5 | Santa Barbara, CA/Santa Barbara Bowl

    8/6 | Las Vegas, NV/Red Rock Casino

    8/19 | Lampe, MO/Black Oak Amphitheater

    8/20: Terre Haute, IN/ The Mill

    8/25: Raleigh NC/Red Hat Amphitheater

    8/27: Sharpsburg, KY/Barnyard Amphitheater

    9/8: Rochester, MN/Mayo Civic Center Park

    9/9: Milwaukee, WI/BMO Harris Pavilion

    9/10: Sterling Heights, MI/Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

    9/15: Bridgeport, CT/Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

    9/16: Big Flats, NY/Summer Stage @ Tags

    9/17: Huber Heights, OH/Rose Music Center

    9/22: New York, NY/Pier 17- the rooftop

    9/23: Gilford, NH/Bank of NH Pavilion

    9/24: Boston, MA/Leader Bank Pavilion

    9/29: Southaven, MS/Landers Center*

    9/30: Huntsville, AL/Von Braun Center*

    10/1: Nashville, TN/Ascend Amphitheater*

    *Hailey Whitters Not Appearing

  • LISTEN NOW: KYLIE MORGAN’S LIGHTHEARTED “LOVE LIKE WE’RE DRUNK.”

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    Kylie Morgan has popped the top on a brand-new track “Love Like We’re Drunk,” out everywhere now. An up-tempo toast to togetherness, the song is penned by Kylie, Jeff Garrison, and Brian White, and co-produced by Ben Johnson and Shane McAnally.

    LISTEN TO “LOVE LIKE WE’RE DRUNK” HERE

     “I wrote this feel good, summer song as a hope to bring this divided world back together again,” shares Kylie. “A hope that we can all treat people with the love and happiness so many of us get after a couple cocktails. Whether we’re buzzed or sober, in a bar or on the street. It’s just a lighthearted reminder to love one another.”

     “Love Like We’re Drunk” is the latest look at more new music on the way for Kylie, following her recent release “Independent With You.” The relatable anthem of individuality was shared in response to overwhelming fan demand, after her personal story resonated with fellow free spirits on social media. Watch the official music video for “Independent With You” here.

    Keep up with Kylie Morgan on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

    About Kylie Morgan:

    An Oklahoma native, Kylie Morgan started writing songs at the age of 12, gaining national attention from music producers and television executives after releasing her music independently. This early success led to her making regular trips to Nashville, crafting her voice, and polishing her songwriting. At 19, she made the decision to officially call Music City home. Recognizing Kylie’s unique talent, the SMACKSongs team signed her to their roster under the guidance of GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.

    Kylie’s latest releases include “Love Like We’re Drunk” and “Independent With You,” striking a chord out of the gate with fans on social media due to its personal-yet-relatable message and authentic lyrics. Her debut EP Love, Kylie dropped in June 2021, for which she co-wrote each of its six songs (produced by McAnally and Ben Johnson). Stacking acclaim, she was named as one of VEVO’s 2021 DSCVR Artists to Watch. The only country artist to make the list, the program highlights 19 of the world’s top emerging artists poised to break out over the next year. Selected as one of three artists for the coveted CMA KixStart program, Kylie has been named to several Artists to Watch lists including CMT’s Next Women of Country, SiriusXM On The Horizon, Taste of Country and Pandora. She recently wrapped up the GOOD TIME TOUR with Niko Moon, after previously opening for artists including Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington.

  • MADDIE & TAE’S TAYLOR KERR IS LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING HER FIRST MOTHER’S DAY AS A MOTHER.

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    Maddie & Tae‘s Taylor Kerr is excited to celebrate her first Mother’s Day as the mom to Leighton Grace Kerr this Sunday (May 8th) and plans include lots of snuggling and hanging out at the house.

    She, husband/songwriter Josh Kerr and daughter Leighton have been through a wild ride to get to this point. She gave birth to her daughter January 17th approximately three months early and weighing in at 2 lbs, 5 oz. The baby was released from the NICU after 53 days and allowed to join her parents at home.

    “This is the very first Mother’s Day that I will be spending as a mother myself, which still kind of feels crazy to say sometimes, but I just feel so honored that I get to be Leighton’s mom,” says Tae. “We have had quite the journey, but I wouldn’t trade any second for anything in the world. She has been such a joy to grow and to now watch; her little personality is shining through, and we’re just making some really special memories over here in the Kerr household and I feel so blessed that I get to be a mom, get to be her mom. And we’ll probably just spend this Mother’s Day hanging out at the house, (and) maybe (husband) Josh’ll make me some dinner. He is a great cook, and yeah, I’ll just snuggle up on my baby. She’s very snuggly and she likes my kisses, so that’s what we’ll be doing.”

    Recently, Tae shared her birth story on the duo’s socials chronicling having to be admitted to the hospital at 24 weeks pregnant and ordered to on strict bedrest. She posted the video on April 6th which was daughter Leighton’s actual due date.

     

    After being forced to reschedule their tour dates when Tae faced pregnancy complications, the two will hit the road on their “CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: All Song No Static Tour” launching September 15th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    Audio / Maddie & Tae's Taylor Kerr talks about her plans for her very first Mother's Day as a Mom.

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    Taylor Kerr (first Mother’s Day) OC: …be doing. 53
    “This is the very first Mother’s Day that I will be spending as a mother myself, which still kind of feels crazy to say sometimes, but I just feel so honored that I get to be Leighton’s mom. We have had quite the journey, but I wouldn’t trade any second for anything in the world. She has been such a joy to grow and to now watch; her little personality is shining through, and we’re just making some really special memories over here in the Kerr household and I feel so blessed that I get to be a mom, get to be her mom. And we’ll probably just spend this Mother’s Day hanging out at the house, (and) maybe (husband) Josh’ll make me some dinner. He is a great cook, and yeah, I’ll just snuggle up on my baby. She’s very snuggly and she likes my kisses, so that’s what we’ll be doing.”

  • KEITH URBAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO NAOMI JUDD.

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    Keith Urban paid tribute to Naomi Judd during a show in Manchester, England this week by performing a portion of The Judds’ “Love Can Build A Bridge,” while the audience sang along. It was announced on Saturday that Naomi had passed away on Saturday (April 30th).

    When the performance was over, he said, “Rest peaceful, Naomi. We love you.”

  • JOSH TURNER HEADLINES PIGEON FORGE’S JULY 4 PATRIOT FESTIVAL CONCERT.

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    Josh Turner will headline Pigeon Forge’s 31st annual Patriot Festival on July 4th in the city’s Patriot Park. The free concert begins at 8pm followed by a holiday fireworks spectacular.

    In celebration of his Pigeon Forge concert and to commemorate the 15th anniversary of his hit single “Firecracker,” Pigeon Forge and MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner are offering fans a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to see Turner’s concert on July 4th. Registration and complete prize details are available at https://www.mypigeonforge.com/joshturnersweeps. The Firecracker sweepstakes winner and a guest will get to meet Turner, stay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa, receive Ariat boots and denim from Stages West, visit Dollywood theme park and receive VIP access to many other Pigeon Forge attractions and shows.

    Patriot Festival activities get under way at 4 p.m. with various food vendors for guests to explore in the park. From the main stage, the annual veterans tribute is slated for 5:30 p.m. Immediately after, local favorites Liquid Velvet, a ‘70s and ‘80s rock tribute band, take the stage. Popular Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band Swamp River Revival performs at 6:30 p.m. just prior to Turner’s performance. The fireworks display starts at approximately 9:45 p.m. as will Knoxville radio station WIVK’s (107.7 FM) simulcast of the event.

    “For three decades now, Patriot Festival has brought our Pigeon Forge community together to celebrate Independence Day with great entertainment and a fabulous fireworks display, and we look forward to Josh Turner carrying on that rich tradition,” said Pigeon Forge Mayor David Wear. “The addition of the Firecracker sweepstakes is going to make this an especially memorable July Fourth for our prize winner.”

    Patriot Festival guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Umbrellas, tents, and coolers are not permitted. Food vendors will be available. Free parking is provided at the Teaster Lane Municipal parking lot, and a free shuttle operates every 20 minutes between the lot and festival site.

    Additional information regarding Patriot Festival and Pigeon Forge can be found at MyPigeonForge.com

  • MOTHER’S DAY AUDIO 2022

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    Alan Jackson / Carrie Underwood / Caylee Hammack / Darius Rucker / Dierks Bentley / Eric Church / Jon Pardi / Jordan Davis / Keith Urban / Little Big Town / Maddie & Tae / Mickey Guyton / Parker McCollum / Sam Hunt / Shania Twain / Travis Denning

    Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 8th, and some of your favorite country artists are celebrating the mothers in their lives this weekend. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers.

    Audio / Alan Jackson lost his sweet Mama several years ago, and he wrote a song for her funeral, “Where Her Heart Has Always Been,” which is now included on his album Where Have You Gone.

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    Alan Jackson (song for mother)…really, really sweet. :51
    “I think one song on there, especially I wrote my mama died three or four years ago, four years ago maybe.  I don’t remember now. But I wrote it for her funeral, that’s “Where Her Heart Has Always Been.”  And I really love that track.  It’s just really – I tried to write it in a way that I know she would appreciate it. And then after we had cut it and we were just about to finalize the record, my sister sent a recording of mama reading from the Bible for a Christmas story or something from a few years ago that I hadn’t heard, or I don’t remember if I had ever heard it.  And I thought that would be cool to put that on there.  So, we tried to pick a little piece of that that didn’t sound so Christmasy and put on there on the front end and that made it really, really sweet.”

    Audio / Carrie Underwood says she doesn’t really have any Mother’s Day traditions.

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    Carrie Underwood (Mother’s Day traditions) OC: …even more so. :38
    “We don’t really have like any Mother’s Day traditions. I feel like I remember me and Dad making breakfast for Mom like once as a kid. I’m pretty sure we just made a giant mess in the kitchen and we never did that again, so. Being on the other side of things, I obviously don’t expect anything, but my husband’s really good at getting presents from quote unquote Isaiah. It’s really sweet, because he likes to bring me things. He’s such a sweet little guy, and anytime he’s outside, he’ll pick me flowers and things. So, I’m like, ‘You’re learning. You’ve already got me wrapped around your finger, and then you do stuff like that, and it’s even more so.’”

    Audio / Caylee Hammack describes the qualities she most admires in her mother.

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    Caylee Hammack (Mother’s Day) 1 OC: …love fully. :53
    “I love that my Mom is a no-nonsense woman. I love that she always speaks her mind and she’s super stubborn, because she handed it down to me and it’s come in handy, to be honest. She’s a great cook. I wish I was half the cook that she is. She’s obsessive about Tupperware and plates, which I used to hate, but now as an adult whenever I break a dish or something, I just call her, and I know that I have one on standby. I love that she loves random things so that I can squirrel them away and take them to Nashville sometimes. And I love that she loves big. She either gives all of her heart or nothing at all; she always gives all of her heart. She loves, you know, she has a bleeding heart, and I think that’s just one of the most beautiful traits in the world is to love fully.”

    Audio / Darius Rucker recalls one of his favorite memories of his mother.

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    Darius Rucker (favorite memory of his mother) OC: …my Mom’s song. :34
    “Oh goodness! A lot of great memories of her, but probably one of my favorite memories, I was a young kid, probably eight or nine, and she was in the kitchen cooking and listening to the gospel station and Shirley Caesar’s ‘No Charge’ came on and she was singing ‘No Charge.’ I just remember I ran into our living room which was adjoined to our kitchen and I just sat there and I just listened to her sing that song, and I remember thinking, ‘Wow! What an amazing voice.’ That’s just always a memory I’ve always had, and that song still to this day when I hear it just moves me because that was my mom’s song.”

    Audio / Darius Rucker talks about the unwavering support he felt from his mother (who passed away several years ago).

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    Darius Rucker (Mother) OC: …in my corner. :44
    “My mom was just always great. She worked a lot. She was a nurse and she worked a lot. She took a lot of overtime and stuff to make sure we could live basically, but she always just so supportive, ever since I was a kid. I was always a music kid. Growing up in an African-American neighborhood, I was never that guy who was gonna be pigeonholed to let people say I could only listen to this and I could only do this, because I was African-American. She always supported whatever I wanted to do, whatever I wanted to listen to, wherever I wanted to go, she always had my back. Going to college and everything, she was my biggest supporter and never let my brothers and sisters knock me down or try to tell me I can’t do this or that. All of my success comes because my mother was always in my corner.”

    Audio / Dierks Bentley talks about Mother’s Day in regards to his wife, Cassidy.

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    Dierks (Mother’s Day) OC: …for sure. :20
    “When it’s your actual mom, you know, there’s some slack there, but when with your wife – any touring husband, anyone who tours who has kids and a wife back home, it’s tough man. It’s a lot of work. So, I definitely need to step up to think of something great to do this Sunday, for sure.”

    Audio / Eric Church says he’s learned quite a bit from his mom.

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    Eric Church (Mother’s Day) OC: …as a man. :57
    “My mom, even though my dad won’t like this, my mom is by far the toughest person that I’ve met. She’s tough. One of those people that’s been through a lot in her life, adversity wise and never complains, always really resilient with anything that’s happened to her. And it’s just that attitude, the positive attitude, regardless of what has happened that I think is the one thing that I got from her. With career, she’s always been a person that’s been really positive through times that I couldn’t find a positive streak, [laughs] and she was always really positive, and very much believes in tough it out, keep working hard, and that’s her motto with stuff like that. I’ve always been impressed with that stuff. Then musically, she’s where I get my talent from, musically. She sings great, always has, her mom sang great. I owe my musical chops to her. And she still sings some. So, career-wise, I owe her everything. And just in life-wise she’s given me a lot of the qualities that it has taken for me to get me where I am. Not only as a musician, but as a man.”

    Audio / Jon Pardi says his mother, Shelly, is an angel.

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    Jon Pardi (Mother’s Day) OC: …worrying about me. :29
    “My mom’s always been there for me. First of all, she’s a great mom. She’s an angel. She takes care of people that aren’t even in the family. She’s always been like that, and she’s a great mother. She’s always proud, and she’s always there supporting and being a great mom. She’s just a good human being. There’s not one mean bone in her body. And she cries about every time I talk to her. She always worries about me. I have to tell her, ‘Stop worrying about me.’”

    Audio / JORDAN DAVIS SAYS HE’S A “MAMA’S BOY” AND HOPES HE HAS HER KINDNESS AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK.

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    Jordan Davis (Mother’s Day) OC: …Mother’s Day. :30 [laughs]
    “I’m a Mama’s Boy. I love my Mom, and it’s the way she finds the good in everything. With my Mom, as opposed to finding anything negative, she’s gonna find something positive first. That’s something I really hope I can be more like her on; one of the many things I wish I could be more like my mom on. My mom, she loves flowers, so we’ll get her flowers or take her to, we’re slowly getting her into sushi, so we love to take Mom out to sushi spots on Mother’s Day.” [laughs]

    Audio / Keith Urban explains why his wife Nicole Kidman is an extraordinary mother to their two children, Sunday and Faith.

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    Keith Urban (Nicole is extraordinary mother) OC: …to see. :45
    “She’s an extraordinary mum, she really, really is. Those girls are very, very lucky, and I feel very lucky that the children I should have in this world happen to be with Nic. I don’t know anything about raising kids and Nic does, and that comes in extremely, um, it’s really made for an experience I wouldn’t have had without that. Her patience, her recognizing them as people and not just little kids is really extraordinary. Her attention to honoring their feelings and listening to them right from day one – really being attentive to that is not how I was raised at all, so it’s really beautiful to see.”

    Audio / Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman says she always dreamed of being a mother…and her dream came true nearly 15 years ago when she gave birth to daughter, Daisy (July 27, 2007). In 2017, she and her family welcomed daughter Dolly Grace.

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    LBT (Mother’s Day) OC: …for my mother. :34
    “Being a mother is a life-long dream for me. When I was a kid, that’s what I wanted to be is a mama. It took a long time. I wasn’t ever sure that I would be, but I am now, and it’s the greatest gift of my life. And as I’m a mother now, I see what my mother gave up and her sacrifices and her love and how she made us the most important thing in her life, and that’s what I strive to do for my little girl. It’s the most important job I have, and it’s the most responsibility that I have, and I try to live up to a great example that I had for my mother.”

    Audio / MADDIE & TAE’S TAE DYE SAID SHE PULLED OFF A GREAT MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE A FEW YEARS AGO.

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    Maddie & Tae (Mother’s Day-Tae) OC: …was so fun. :25
    TAE: “To this day one of the best surprises I’ve ever pulled off was on Mother’s Day three years ago. ‘Cause my mom’s birthday always tends to fall on Mother’s Day Weekend – it’s coming up – and my mom and dad were coming into Nashville and I was like, ‘Okay-this has got to be a big weekend. It’s Mother’s Day, her birthday and the weather was going to be beautiful, so I planned this awesome surprise where we would drive first – she wouldn’t know where we were going, and then we ended up going canoeing down the Harpeth River [located south of Nashville], and it was so fun.”

    Audio / Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow says her mother is great at balancing life and that a hug from her mother can fix almost anything.

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    Maddie & Tae (Mother’s Day-Maddie) OC: (Maddie) …everything’s okay. :51
    MADDIE: “She is so good at balancing is what I’m trying to say. My Mom is such a great balancer, but as I’m coming into our adulthood, and all that kind of stuff, she’s very conscious about when I’m trying to be perfect and have everything in order with everything. And she’s like, you can’t. You can’t do that. Life, you have to figure out how you’re going to deal with the curveballs that are thrown out you. Are you going to catch them and whine out about it or are you going to catch them and move on? Like you have to just go with what’s thrown at you. And my Dad’s been a really, really good supporter on just not letting life’s trials bring you down and letting them just be learning tools and all of that. But, most of the time, a Mama hug can really fix anything.” TAE: “Ahh…it’s the best.” MADDIE: “If my Mom hugs me while I’m crying, everything’s okay. There’s just something about it. I’m grown, but, my Mom, if she hugs me, everything’s okay.”

    Audio / Parker McCollum talks about his mother's great qualities.

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    Parker McCollum (Mother’s Day) OC: …those from her. :20
    “I mean, she’s just a fantastic woman who went above and beyond for us as kids to always make sure, probably even when we weren’t able to have things, she still made those happen. Everybody says I look like her. She’s just an incredibly caring and very, very sincere person, so I would hope I got those from her.”

    Audio / Sam Hunt talks about his mother.

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    Sam Hunt (Mother’s Day) OC: … with my mom. 1:10
    “I knew I had a great mother, and I was blessed and lucky to be born into my family, but until I got out into the real world, I didn’t realize how unique and rare and how much I really hit the lottery with her. She’s raised in the South, and she is all the things that a lot of Southern women are, the good things, but selfless is the word that comes to mind right off the bat. Her life has been devoted to me, my brothers and our family for as long as I can remember her. So, her life revolved around us and that was something that the love that she showed us through those sacrifices has been, I know, a huge part of my ability to go out into the world and cope with all the things that come my way. I’m standing on firm ground, I know, because I grew up in a loving household and that started with my mom.”

    Audio / Shania Twain says it’s such a joy to be a parent.

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    Shania Twain (joy to be a parent) OC: …means everything. :14
    “It’s such a joy to be a parent. So, I relate to all the mums out there who are getting all their love and appreciation from their kids, and I hope, when you’re a kid, a child of somebody, show your mum you love her, because it means everything.”

    Audio / TRAVIS DENNING TALKS ABOUT WHAT HE AND HIS MOM HAVE IN COMMON.

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    Travis Denning (Mother’s Day) OC: …like crazy. :29
    “You know, my favorite thing about my mom, especially as I get older, is realizing how much me and her have in common. I just love that she’s passionate about music. She loves it. I mean, she’s turned me on to a lot of artists, but at the core like she’s still Mom. She reminds me to do things and does these things which that I couldn’t live without. I love that we get to be friends, we get to be best friends, but at the same time, she’s still Mom and she still loves me and my sister like crazy.”

     

     

    Video / Mickey Guyton talks to ABC's Good Morning America about being a mother to son Grayson.

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