Garth Brooks surprised fans with upcoming new music, revealing that he will duet with Blake Shelton on the track “Dive Bar.” Announcing the news during an interview with Entertainment Tonight at Shelton’s Ole Red Bar in Nashville, TN, Brooks also shared that fans will get to hear the song for the first time live when he and Shelton perform the track at Brooks’ Boise, ID’s Albertsons Stadium show on July 19.
Co-written by Mitch Rossell/Bryan Kennedy/Garth Brooks, “Dive Bar” is taken from his forthcoming studio album FUN and will be available at country radio on 6/18. This Saturday (6/8), Brooks will play a sold-out show at Denver, CO’s Mile High Stadium.
Brooks’ upcoming performance and live song debut with Shelton in Boise, ID is a stop on his monumental THE GARTH BROOKS STADIUM TOUR. Since launching the tour, Brooks has played consecutive sell-outs, breaking attendance records in St. Louis, MO at The Dome at America’s Center, Glendale, AZ at State Farm Stadium, Gainesville, FL at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and two sold-out nights at Minneapolis, MN’s U.S. Bank Stadium.
Additional upcoming shows are already sold-out in Denver, CO at Mile High Stadium on 6/8; Eugene, OR at Autzen Stadium on 6/29 with Boise, ID’s Albertsons Stadium show on 7/20 selling out in under an hour, averaging just over 75,000 tickets in each city.
After teasing its impending arrival last month and heightening anticipation, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood unveils her new single “Every Girl In This Town.” Get it HERE.
The song sets the stage for the fall 2019 release of the artist’s first full-length country record since 2007’s critically acclaimed Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love and follows on the heels of the 2019 Frank Sinatra homage, Let’s Be Frank—featured by Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more.
Illuminating the same soulful and spirited delivery that transformed millions into fans, “Every Girl In This Town” nods to her classic double-platinum 1991 self-titled debut, while urging a forward-facing and fiery message of female empowerment. It builds from vulnerable verses backed by acoustic guitar and unfolds into an anthemic refrain as she proudly asserts herself on the identifiable hook, “Like every girl in this town.”
Of the single, she commented, “It’s an emotional song, because the lyrics remind me of that little girl who believed anything and everything was possible. It’s something we all share in common, and I love being reminded it’s okay to just be me. ‘Every Girl In This Town’ is a power song too. It inspires all of us to love who we are, keep dreaming, and give ourselves a break when we’re not perfect. I hope fans see themselves in it too—I know I do. I also hope that boys and men think about their own ‘Every Girl’ and how special she is.”
The songstress also just shared an intimate lyric video for the track. Collecting childhood and fan photos together, it cinematically scrapbooks an emotional visual companion befitting of the lyrics. In the lead up to release, Trisha called out to fans to submit #EVERYGIRL photos to her on social media. Now, many of those made the final cut! Watch it HERE.
Stirring up buzz in advance, she exclusively discussed the tune in-depth with People. Meanwhile, Taste of Country predicted it “will inspire fans to ‘Dream Big’.”
The song’s release rounds out a banner week for Trisha. Just last night, she presented at the CMT Awards—broadcast on CMT. Making for one of the night’s surprise highlights, she joined Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker for a powerhouse performance of “Delta Dawn” also accompanied by Lauren Alaina, Carly Pearce, Martina McBride, RaeLynn and Deana Carter.
Additionally, CMA Fest chose her as its “Artist of the Day” and will host “CMA Fest Artist of the Day – Every Girl: Trisha Yearwood and Friends” from 11am until 12pm today. Trisha graces the CMA Up Close Stage for a very special performance and Q&A alongside friends Ashley McBryde, Lucie Silvas, and Karyn Rochelle. The “Artist of the Day” sessions not only highlight country’s biggest acts and boldest performers, but they provide an unseen vignette into the stories behind their songs, journeys, and lives. As such, it remains an undisputed highlight and major draw of Xfinity Fan Fair X. Shortly after, she wows audiences at the Spotify House in Nashville with yet another performance.
Offering unforgettable experience, she welcomes fans to Trisha’s Tailgate prior to Garth Brooks’ sold-out stadium shows throughout the summer. There might be no better way to pre-party as she serves personal favorite tailgate bites and drinks—everything from coffee to cocktails. In terms of the latter, she stirs up her signature “Summer in a Cup” made exclusively by Williams Sonoma. Upcoming dates can be found below!
Closing out the weekend on Sunday June 9, she’s set for a special performance of “Every Girl In This Town” at Nissan Stadium.
Simultaneously, the latest season of Yearwood’s EMMY® Award-winning series Trisha’s Southern Kitchen is now underway, airing on Saturdays at 12:00 PM ET/PT on Food Network.
On tape, on stage, and on-screen, Trisha Yearwood launches what promises to be a landmark 2019 now!
TRISHA’S TAILGATE DATES: 6/8 Denver, CO Bronco Stadium at Mile High 6/29 Eugene, OR Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon 7/20 Boise, ID Albertsons Stadium at Boise State University
Carrie Underwood emerged as last night’s biggest winner with two trophies at the “2019 CMT Music Awards,” continuing her streak as the most awarded artist in CMT history. Winning two awards for “Female Video” for “Love Wins” and “Video of the Year” for “Cry Pretty,” her overall CMT Music Awards tally now consists of 20 career wins.
First-time winners include Ashley McBryde and Julia Michaels as well as Luke Combs and Leon Bridges. Fan favorites Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band were also winners.
Winners of the 2019 CMT Music Awards:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR Carrie Underwood– “Cry Pretty” – WINNER Chris Janson– “Drunk Girl” Cole Swindell– “Break Up in the End” Dan + Shay– “Speechless” Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne– “Burning Man” Eric Church– “Desperate Man” Florida Georgia Line– “Simple” Kacey Musgraves– “Rainbow” Kane Brown– “Good as You” Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels– “Coming Home” Kelsea Ballerini– “Miss Me More” Luke Combs– “She Got the Best of Me” Maren Morris– “GIRL” Zac Brown Band –“Someone I Used To Know”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Cole Swindell– “Break Up in the End” Eric Church– “Desperate Man” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert –“Drowns The Whiskey” Kane Brown– “Lose It” – WINNER Kenny Chesney– “Get Along” Luke Bryan– “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” Thomas Rhett– “Life Changes”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Brandi Carlile– “The Joke” Carly Pearce– “Closer To You” Carrie Underwood– “Love Wins” – WINNER Kacey Musgraves– “Space Cowboy” Kelsea Ballerini– “Miss Me More” Maren Morris– “GIRL” Miranda Lambert– “Keeper of the Flame”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR Brothers Osborne– “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)” Dan + Shay– “Speechless” – WINNER Florida Georgia Line– “Simple” LOCASH – “Feels Like A Party” Maddie & Tae– “Friends Don’t” Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift– “Babe”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR Eli Young Band– “Love Ain’t” LANCO– “Born to Love You” Little Big Town– “Summer Fever” Midland – “Burn Out” Old Dominion– “Hotel Key” Zac Brown Band– “Someone I Used To Know” – WINNER
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR Ashley McBryde– “Girl Goin’ Nowhere (At Marathon Music Works)” – WINNER Jimmie Allen– “Best Shot” Jordan Davis– “Take It From Me” Mitchell Tenpenny– “Drunk Me” Morgan Wallen– “Whiskey Glasses” Runaway June– “Buy My Own Drinks” Tenille Townes– “Somebody’s Daughter”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell– “What Happens In A Small Town” Darius Rucker feat. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley – “Straight To Hell” Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne– “Burning Man” Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert– “Drowns The Whiskey” Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels– “Coming Home” – WINNER Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift– “Babe”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Boyz II Men and Brett Young – “Motownphilly (From CMT Crossroads)” Luke Combs and Leon Bridges – “Beautiful Crazy (From CMT Crossroads)” – WINNER Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile – “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year)” Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor – “Let You Be Right (From CMT Crossroads)” Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Gladys Knight – “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year) Zac Brown Band and Shawn Mendes – “Keep Me In Mind (From CMT Crossroads)”
Progressive country trio Midland, who wowed Grammy voters and topped Country radio charts with “Drinkin’ Problem,” return with their eagerly awaited new album Let It Roll on August 23. Produced by Dann Huff, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, Midland’s harmony-driven postmodern take on juke joints and dive bars defines “Mr. Lonely,” the project’s lead single.
Named “the year’s best country album” by The Washington Post, Midland’s debut album On The Rocks earned the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The Washington Post went on to call the album “a flawless neo-honky-tonk album,” while the New York Times cited their “dangerously honed sense of aesthetics and deadpan sense of humor.”
Those elements remain on Let It Roll, right down to casting Dennis Quaid as the good-time-Charlie character in the “Mr. Lonely” music video. With a strong scent of ‘70s country merging Laurel Canyon with Billy Bob’s Saturday night dance floor appeal, Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson continue creating classic country for a brand new day.
They’ve also picked up Grammy nods for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Country Song, as well as topping the coveted Nashville Scene’s National Country Critics Poll for Best Song and Best New Act. Their ability to modernize country’s roots has made them a live tv favorite, even performing a tribute to the recently inducted Country Music Hall of Famer Jerry Reed on the 52nd annual Country Music Association award show.
The 2018 Academy of Country Music’s Top New Duo/Group has spent the last two years on the road with George Strait, Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakam, as well as headlining their own shows in this country and around the globe. They recently sold out Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The miles have further defined the forward-thinking trio’s approach to what country could – and should – be.
“We want to keep things fresh and real,” says Duddy. “The beauty of being in Dripping Springs and spending so much time on the road, we don’t get caught up in what’s trending. We’re able to follow our hearts (and our livers) to where we think country is the best.”
“Everything we’ve learned out on the road touring On The Rocks is all right here on this album,” says Wystrach. “These songs are deeply personal and from the heart.”
“A lot of what was is still so cool, and with the help of Dann, Shane and Josh, as well as the support of Scott and Big Machine, we’re able to be true to the music and keep our kind of country alive,” says Carson.
On August 23, America can hear the next two-step for Midland – and a giant leap for country music.
After hearing the fan reception when she covered “Old Town Road” on her 2019 tour, country pop singer/songwriter, Jessie James Decker, releases her highly anticipated cover of the unstoppable hit, “Old Town Road,” including some of her own original lyrics, available everywhere NOW for digital download and streaming via all participating retailers HERE. The video performance of her “Old Town Road” cover is also now available and can be viewed HERE.
Fresh off her 2019 self-titled tour, which included raved performances at the 13th annual Stagecoach Festival and iconic Beacon Theatre in NYC, Jessie will be seen presenting TONIGHT at the 2019 CMT Music Awards, airing on CMT at 8/7C.
Jessie will perform twice at this weekend’s CMA Music Fest in downtown Nashville on Saturday, June 8th at the Chevy Riverfront Stage from 4:45pm – 5:15pm and on Sunday June 9th at the Radio Disney Country Performance Stage at Fan Fair X from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Jessie will also participate in two fan signings from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at the CMA Booth on Saturday, June 8th and from 10:00am – 10:40am at Wildhorse on Sunday, June 9th.
Jessie will additionally host a fan Meet and Greet from 2:00pm – 4:00pm on Sunday, June 9th at her popular storefront, Kittenish, located in the Gulch: 304 11th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37203. Jessie opened her ever first brick and mortar storefront of Kittenish, earlier this year, and recently announced she will be opening a second storefront in Florida later this summer. Kittenish features Jessie’s designs which includes dresses, jackets, jumpers, tops, bottoms, accessories and more.
Jessie will also participate in the 10th annual ACM Lifting Lives Camp on Saturday, June 15th with a special visit with the campers at the historic Bluebird Café.
