Thomas Rhett’s Dad Made Him to Listen to Good Music When He Was a Kid
THOMAS RHETT had the good fortune of being raised by a guy who knows what good music is. Obviously, we’re talking about his dad, RHETT AKINS, who had some country hits in the ’90s, and is still a respected singer / songwriter.
But like most young kids, Rhett started out rejecting his old man’s advice. He says, quote, “When you’re nine or 10 . . . and WILL SMITH is huge, you don’t think the BEATLES are that cool.
“When you’re on your way to school and your dad’s forcing you to listen to WINGS . . . or the entire ROLLING STONES collection, or the ALLMAN BROTHERS, you’re like, ‘Dad, this is not what people are listening to right now.'”
Rhett also recalls a decent dose of Hank Williams, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Muddy Waters, and Frank Sinatra.
What started as a musical education has turned into a lifelong love. Quote, “I grew up, and all that stuff was so in my brain that once I became of age to appreciate music, all of those became my favorite things to listen to.”
Details on the New Zac Brown Band Album and Tour . . . and Zac Responds to Those Who Question His “Look”
The ZAC BROWN BAND announced the details of their new album. It’s called “Jekyll + Hyde”, and it’ll be out April 28th. Their guests include SARA BAREILLES and Soundgarden singer CHRIS CORNELL.
They’re also launching a North American tour on May 1st in Nashville. It features several stadium shows, including Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, and Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
You can check out all the tour dates, plus ticketing info at ZacBrownBand.com. (And don’t forget: They’re the musical guests on tomorrow’s “Saturday Night Live”.)
While we’re on the subject: Zac has a pretty distinct look, with his beard and different hats. Well, he was recently asked how he arrived at it.
He said, quote, “It’s definitely not because somebody told me to. I hear about it, ‘Why don’t you shave that beard off. Get rid of it.’ And that’s okay, people feel like they can project their B.S. on me for some reason but I’m not afraid to be who I am.”
Carrie Underwood is Getting Diaper Help from Mike Fisher
Even though CARRIE UNDERWOOD’s baby Isaiah is barely a week old, her husband MIKE FISHER has already returned to the rink to play hockey for the Nashville Predators. So, the “Tennessean” asked if he’s helping out in the diaper department.
He said, quote, “Oh yeah, of course. That’s part of the deal. [And] I’m not bad. I’m working away at it. I’m not the best yet, but we’ll get there.”
But don’t go patting him too hard on the back. They also asked if he’s getting any sleep and he admitted, quote, “Yeah, I am, actually. My wife’s a trouper. It’s been awesome.”
Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, and Dierks Bentley are some of the performers at the ACM Party for a Cause Festival. It’s taping April 17th and 18th . . . but it’s going to air May 15th on CBS as a two-hour special called “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets”. (Rolling Stone)
LORETTA LYNN will be honored with a Distinguished Artist Award from the Tennessee Arts Commission. It’s given to artists “of exceptional talent and creativity.” Other honorees include blues legend B.B. King, writerCormac McCarthy, gospel artist Dr. Bobby Jones, and opera singer Mary Costa. (Tennessean)
Here are the Top 10 albums and songs on “Billboard’s” country music charts this week . . .
| Top Country Albums:
1. Sam Hunt, “Montevallo” 2. Aaron Watson, “The Underdog” 3. Jason Aldean, “Old Boots, New Dirt” 4. Florida Georgia Line, “Anything Goes” 5. Carrie Underwood, “Greatest Hits: Decade #1” 6. Chase Rice, “Ignite The Night” 7. Luke Bryan, “Crash My Party” 8. Eric Church, “The Outsiders” 9. Miranda Lambert, “Platinum” 10. The Mavericks, “Mono” |
Top Country Songs:
1. Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time” 2. Blake Shelton and Ashley Monroe, “Lonely Tonight” 3. Thomas Rhett, “Make Me Wanna” 4. Cole Swindell, “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” 5. Jason Aldean, “Just Gettin’ Started” 6. Brett Eldredge, “Mean To Me” 7. Zac Brown Band, “Homegrown” 8. Lee Brice, “Drinking Class” 9. Chris Young, “Lonely Eyes” 10. Randy Houser, “Like A Cowboy” |