Carrie Underwood‘s “The Champion” with Ludacris has made a deep connection with an Olympic Champion. Tamyra Mensah Stock just picked up the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the women’s wrestling freestyle category and after she won, she was asked during the press conference what song she would sing at karaoke that night. Her answer was “The Champion.”

Congratulations, @MensahTamStock! #YouAreTheChampion @Ludacris ❤️💪🥇🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0KT1LilHuF

— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) August 4, 2021

After watching the clip of her talking about the song and Carrie, the country superstar congratulating her with the hashtag #youarethechampion.

Brothers Osborne says it’s absolutely okay not to be liked by everybody, like it says in their latest song, “I’m Not For Everyone.”

“’I’m Not For Everyone’ is one of our favorite songs on the record (Skeletons), because it really speaks a lot about our philosophy on life and it really speaks to us just being ourselves,” says John Osborne, one half of the brotherly duo. “At some point, you just have to realize that you can’t make everybody happy all the time. The second you realize that it really takes the pressure off of you and just allows you to be yourself. It starts off saying, ‘Some people clap on the 1 and 3 and some people clap on the 2 and 4 and some people don’t join at all because they don’t have any rhythm and that’s alright.’ We can all get along. We can all just coexist in the same place even though we might not get along outside of that place, and it’s okay to not be for everyone. My brother and I certainly are because we speak our mind and catch a lot of s%@ (beep)t for it.” (laughs)

The two are crisscrossing the country with their We’re Not For Everyone Tour, and they’re taking along Travis Denning and Tenille Arts. The next slew of dates for the trek include Wednesday (August 4th) in Toledo, Ohio and Thursday (August 5th) in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

Lauren Alaina announced on her socials the track list for her new album, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World, as well as the release date. The collection features 15 tracks and will be released September 3rd. She also released one of the new tracks and her favorite song she’s ever written, “It Was Me.”

LISTING up, y’all. You’ll be ALBUMMED if you miss this. This the official track listing for #SittingPrettyOnTopOfTheWorld. Been a SONG time coming. Hit that link below to pre-order now and get my fav song I’ve ever written, It Was Me!! #LA3 https://t.co/vm7XoHJgqN pic.twitter.com/4aoU75nnA8

— Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) July 30, 2021

Sitting Pretty on Top of the World is available for preorder beginning today at all digital retailers or by clicking HERE. Those who preorder the album will instantly get a download of the album’s lead off song “It Was Me.” The song is available now on all DSPs and for digital download HERE.

Alongside award-winning songwriters Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey, Emily Weisband, David Garcia, Ben Johnson, and more, Alaina co-wrote 14 of the 15 songs on Sitting Pretty On Top of the World, including her “Getting Over Him” featuring Jon Pardi, which is currently climbing the country charts.

Alaina describes how personal this album is saying, “It’s about a dreamer becoming an achiever. It’s being broken and ending up healed. It’s all of me. The early chapters. The new beginnings. The hope for the future and total appreciation for the past. Taking the Road Less Traveled and ending up Sitting Pretty on Top of the World.”

In addition to the 12 brand new songs included on Sitting Pretty on Top of the World, Alaina included the two duets she recorded for her Getting Over Him EP- “What Do You Think Of?” featuring international pop sensation Lukas Graham and “Getting Over Him” featuring Jon Pardi. Additionally, the Georgia native also reached out to her friend/mentor Trisha Yearwood to remix the just recently GOLDâ certified “Getting Good” from her Getting Good EP to include as a duet on this new album.

Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World Track List:

1. It Was Me
2. If The World Was A Small Town
3. Getting Good (Duet with Trisha Yearwood)
4. Same Story, Different Saturday Night
5. On Top Of The World
6. Run
7. I’m Not Sad Anymore
8. What Do You Think Of? (With Lukas Graham)
9. Getting Over Him (With Jon Pardi)
10. Good Ole Boy
11. When The Party’s Over
12. You Ain’t A Cowboy
13. Goodbye Street
14. Written In The Bar
15. Change My Mind

In more Lauren Alaina news, the Georgia native will star in an upcoming episode of CBS Television’s Secret Celebrity Renovation. She will join Florida Georgia Line’s I Love My Country Tour in September and will star in a Hallmark Channel movie “Roadhouse Romance” premiering on September 11. On November 2, her book, Getting Good At Being You will be released. The book is available for presale wherever books are sold.

We have compiled an array of content — a variety of liners and soundbites – from PARKER McCOLLUM to equip you with everything you might need to put together your own album radio special; roll-out tracks leading up to –and following — the release of his new record, GOLD CHAIN COWBOY, to use in news feeds, radio specials and much more. Check out all of details below (including audio liners and soundbites, as well as transcriptions) to create your own content surrounding Parker’s new album release.

Parker McCollum wants it both ways. Restless soul who can slam dunk a major venue. Texas spirit who can exist on mainstream country radio. Songwriter with a sense of turpentine and truth singing for people whose life isn’t quite the truckbed/field party revel much of country music would have you believe.

Coming up in Texas, selling out Stubbs, Billy Bobs and Nutty Browns, the brash young man with a taste for Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider and James McMurtry had just enough Houston gangster rap in the water to develop a swagger that’s miles from the good ole boy patina so many of his peers embody. But don’t let that bravado fool you, his passion for songwriting runs deep.
“I want to have Luke Bryan success, singing Chris Knight-caliber songs,” he declares. “To have longevity, you can’t sacrifice integrity to get on the radio. People know the difference, look at Willie, look at Strait. I knew I could do Texas and never leave, or come to Nashville and do the pop-country thing. My goal is to ride the middle.”

He exhales as he says this, takes in the landscape. He’s already notched a platinum-certified #1 with the banged-up declaration of love and betrayal “Pretty Heart.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALBUM AUDIO TOOLKIT.

The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a fifth season on ABC, while celebrating the franchise’s historic 20th season overall, when it returns spring 2022. Last season, ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 series in its two-hour time period for the second year in a row among Adults 18-49. In addition, “American Idol” finished among the Top 5 unscripted series last season with Total Viewers (No. 4).

“Luke, Katy, Lionel and Ryan are music and industry icons that have become synonymous with ‘Idol’ on ABC,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “Their star power is unmatched, and their support is a gift to our contestants that have deeply benefited from their wisdom over the past four seasons—and they’re ready to do it again. As we begin a momentous season, I think it’s safe to say this dream team has officially cemented their legacy on ‘Idol.’”

“’American Idol’ is still the original music show that genuinely creates superstars and continues to evolve to allow true artists to succeed in this unique business,” said executive producer and showrunner Megan Wolflick. “The chemistry and passion Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan bring is second to none. We couldn’t be more ecstatic that they are returning for this iconic 20th season in search of the freshest new talent that this nation has to offer.”

“We are thrilled that Katy, Lionel, Luke and Ryan will be back to help discover our next American Idol,” said executive producer Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media. “This dream team has selected and guided some of the most talented ‘Idol’ contestants in the history of the series, and we can’t wait to see who they’ll find next.”

Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For the second year in a row, “Idol Across America” offers hopefuls the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an “American Idol” producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge audition round of the competition. Last season’s first-ever “Idol Across America” virtual auditions successfully kicked off many hopeful’s “American Idol” journeys, including ABC’s season-four winner, Chayce Beckham.

“Idol Across America” auditions will be held as follows (subject to change):

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina (Aug. 6)

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York (Aug. 8)

Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (Aug. 11)

Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia (Aug. 13)

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Aug. 16)

Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee (Aug. 18)

Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada (Aug. 21)

Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming (Aug. 23)

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin (Aug. 25)

Open Call: Nationwide (Aug. 27)

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah (Aug. 31)

Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (Sept. 2)

Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. (Sept. 8)

Open Call: The South (Sept. 10)

Open Call: East Coast (Sept. 13)

Open Call: West Coast (Sept. 16)

Open Call: Nationwide (Sept. 21)

For information on how to sign up for “Idol Across America” and a chance to virtually audition in front of an “American Idol” producer, please visit www.americanidol.com/auditions. More details on specific dates, full eligibility requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions are available on the website. Contestants must be at least 15 years old to audition and may do so on any “Idol Across America” date regardless of your location.

Luke is currently sitting in the Top 5 on the country charts with his latest smash, “Waves.” You can also catch Luke on his Proud To Be Right Here 2021 Tour, as well as his imdbtv.com docuseries, Dirt Road Diaries, which will be available beginning Friday (August 6th).

Gary Allan releases his new album, Ruthless, on Friday (June 25th), and we’ve got your Album Audio Toolkit with liners and with audio on several of the songs on the album right here.

The California native marks his return to the country music spotlight with the stunning 13-track album produced by Allan along with veteran producers Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Greg Droman and Jay Joyce.  RUTHLESS, one of Allan’s most commanding albums to date, features exceptional songwriting, and superb instrumentation, and Allan’s unique gift for storytelling, wrapped in his passion for 80s and 90s musical influences.

Brothers Osborne, Little Big Town and Mickey Guyton are among the artists joining Miley Cyrus for an hour-long special, Miley Cyrus Presents Stand By You to celebrate Pride month. Maren Morris and Orville Peck will also perform during the special. “The Climb” singer will put her own spin on such classics as “Believe,” “Dancing Queen” and a Madonna medley featuring “Express Yourself” and “Like a Prayer.”

https://twitter.com/brothersosborne/status/1405615464869470215

Brothers Osborne took to their socials to share the news. “Beyond honored to have been asked by @mileycyrus to join her and some fellow friends to perform for the #MileyPrideSpecial, Stand By You. Some of the most fun we’ve had in a long time.”

Little Big Town posted, “We all truly put our hearts into this one and are so proud to share it with you all.”

We all truly put our hearts into this one and are so proud to share it with you all. Don’t miss our #MileyPrideSpecial, Stand By You, streaming June 25 on @peacockTV! 🌈 pic.twitter.com/PwWCZkrM11

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) June 17, 2021

Mickey Guyton says, “Now this is a party in the U.S.A.”

Now 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 is a party in the USA 🤘🌈💫

Stream the #MileyPrideSpecial on Peacock June 25. pic.twitter.com/GKYQoe9dYz

— Peacock (@peacock) June 17, 2021

The event, which was filmed at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, will air on the Peacock Channel beginning June 25th.

Jordan Davis performed for the first time since COVID-19 hit last weekend at a festival in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and he said he hasn’t been that nervous stepping on a stage in a long time.

“You know, being back playing that first show, having a full crowd, full band, feeling like it was normal again, it was crazy. I don’t think we knew how much we missed it, and I haven’t been that nervous, since gol, I can’t tell you the last time I had nerves like that walking on a stage.”

But after the first song in his set was done, he says, “It really did feel like we were back.”

Jordan hits the road again on Friday in Boise, Idaho, followed by a show in Pocatello, Idaho for their Summer Concert Series.

The Louisiana native is making his way near the top of the charts with his latest single, “Almost Maybes.”

Alan Jackson released a new single to country radio today. “You’ll Always Be My Baby” was written by Alan for his daughters’ weddings and is featured on his latest album, Where Have You Gone.

“When Mattie got married – my oldest daughter Mattie got married four years ago she wanted me to write a song for the father/daughter dance,” says Alan. “So that’s where it came from. And I wrote it and then I told my other two girls, I said ‘look, I’m just going to write one song and all three of y’all can use it for your dance if you want to.’ I said, ‘I don’t want to have to write three different songs.’ So, I’ve used it twice now.”

Alan says his late son-in-law (who was married to daughter Mattie) was very emotional after hearing “You’ll Always Be My Baby.” “I think all three of them were very touched by it, but I remember more was Mattie’s husband, Ben. I remember we were at home and said we had written this thing. I had a rough demo of it or something,” he says. “And we went out in the garage and sat in the truck because I didn’t have any way to play it in the house. I don’t know what I had…I may have had a CD or something. I don’t remember now. And we played it and I remember him looking emotional about it and saying that was just perfect or something to that effect. And that stuck with me. And he’s – it was Mattie’s husband who died accidentally after not quite the first year they were married. So that was a nice memory to have of that.”

Alan is heading to Denver, Colorado on Friday (August 6th) and  Salt Lake City on Saturday (August 7th).

The CMA announced a new TV special, CMA Summer Jam, which is a three-hour star-studded concert event on September 2nd at 8pm ET on ABC. Filmed at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater and other locations at some of the hottest spots in Music City, the special features performances and collaborations curated by the artists themselves.

Artists such as Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood, as well as Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Breland, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson and Dwight Yoakam.