New Tim McGraw Music Coming in November
Tim McGraw has revealed the release date for what’s likely his next studio album. The singer posted separate photos on Instagram and his official website in the last week, promising “new McGraw music” on Nov. 6.
While McGraw didn’t definitively say that’s the day his new album would be available for download and purchase, it’s the most probable of the possibilities. He just released a new single in August, and “Top of the World” hasn’t reached a point in the charts where it’d be possible to forecast the release date of the follow-up. Also, late October and early November are popular for albums from superstar artists, as they want them in stores for the holiday shopping season.
“Top of the World” is currently just inside the Top 30 on the Billboard charts. McGraw has also revealed one other track that will be on the record. During a concert in Nashville, he and daughter Gracie performed “Here Tonight” together, with the hitmaker saying their collaboration would make the next album.
McGraw’s new album will be his 14th, and his third on Big Machine. Sundown Heaven Town (2014) produced four singles, including three Top 5 hits. If he does indeed release a new album in November it will be the fourth straight calendar year he’s released a studio album.
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Thomas Rhett Hoping to Set World Record During ‘Tangled Up’ Release Party
Thomas Rhett is hoping his concert at AT&T Stadium in Texas is a record-breaking event. In addition to playing songs from his new Tangled Up album, Rhett will look to set the world record for largest game of Twister on Sept. 23. The iconic venue certainly has the room to get it done, but it will be up to Rhett’s fans to help.
Tangled Up in Texas will take place two days before Rhett releases his sophomore album. Tangled Up is a funky collection of danceable jams and tender ballads that showcases Rhett’s many influences. “Crash & Burn” is the lead single, but songs like “Vacation” and “T-Shirt” have been released as grat-tracks for those who pre-order. “South Side” is one he’s been opening concerts with.
“Going into album release surrounded by some of my biggest fans is exactly how I want to kick off that week,” Rhett says. “That paired with the fact that we get to play new music at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world is going to be wild.”
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Maddie & Tae Helped Announce Radio Disney Country
Radio Disney posted a picture to Instagram thanking Maddie & Tae for helping making their big announcement about the launch of Radio Disney Country in November. Maddie & Tae performed in Epcot to also kick off their Start Here World Tour.
“Thanks @maddieandtae for helping us announce that Radio Disney Country is going to launch on November 4! ??”
Carrie Underwood’s First Periscope Is Awkward, Adorable and Informative
Last week, Carrie Underwood tried Periscope for the very first time, giving fans a look at her pre-concert world. It took a few moments for the singer to get comfortable with the live-streaming social media app, but by the end, she was a pro … sort of.
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Miranda Lambert to Receive Nashville Symphony’s 2015 Harmony Award
Miranda Lambert has been announced as the Nashville Symphony’s 2015 Harmony Award recipient.
The award, which is given to an individual who best exemplifies the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community, has honored country singers, including Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw and many more, in the past. Lambert’s selection was announced via press release on Thursday (Sept. 3) and publicly during the Symphony Ball kickoff party on the same day.
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CMA 2015 Nominees Announced
Kelsea Ballerini and Steven Tyler announced the Country Music Award nominees for 2015 this morning on Good Morning America. The 49th Annual CMA Awards is November 4th on ABC 8/7c.
Here is the list of Nominees…
Entertainer of the Year:
Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Leeann Womack, Carrie Underwood
Album of the Year:
“Old Boots, New Dirt”-Jason Aldean, “Pageant Material”-Kacey Musgraves, “Pain Killer”- Little Big Town, “Traveller”-Chris Stapleton, “The Big Revival”-Kenny Chesney
New Artist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton
Music Video of the Year:
Biscuits, Girl Crush, Girl in a Country Song, Little Red Wagon, Something in the Water
Single of the Year:
American Kids, Girl Crush, I Don’t Dance, Take Your Time, Talladega
Song of the Year:
American Kids, Girl Crush, Take Your Time, Like A Cowboy, Like A Wrecking Ball
Vocal Duo:
Brothers Osborne, Maddie and Tae, Florida Georgia Line, Dan and Shay, Thompson Square
Vocal Group of the Year:
Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Band Perry, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts
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• “Jimmy Kimmel” – Darius Rucker
BIRTHDAYS
Hunter Hayes is 24. Country singer who can say he was once one of “America’s Most Talented Kids”.
Charles Esten is 50. Co-Stars as Deacon Clayborne on ABC’s “Nashville”.