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Lee Brice to light up summer with Parking Lot Party
Curb Records and Lee Brice light things up with his new summer anthem, “Parking Lot Party” which will be released on May 13th, 2013 and comes on the heels of his third #1 single in a row, “I Drive Your Truck” which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA. Lee Brice’s latest album continues to impress as TEA (track equivalent album) sales for the current album, Hard 2 Love are currently in excess of 730,000 units.
Also recently announced, Zippo Encore, with the company’s first partnership in the country music market, will be releasing two custom Lee Brice designed Zippo lighters available for sale on the road this summer when Lee joins Brad Paisley‘s Beat This Summer Tour presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®.
Brice was recently nominated for the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award for “Best New Live Act” at this year’s CMT Music Awards. This award is determined by fan votes and will be presented via a video presentation during the 2013 CMT Music Awards which will air live from Nashville on June 5, 2013.
CMT Music Awards Nominations Announced
Earlier today, the nominations for the 2013 CMT Music Awards were revealed. With Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert leading with four nominations each, as well as Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line and Rascal Flatts following with three a piece, the show is sure to be a good one! Fan voting is now available at www.cmt.com through Sunday, June 2nd at midnight EST.
The show, which will be hosted by Jason and actress Kristen Bell, will air LIVE from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, June 5th at 8PM EST.
DVR Alert: Brad Paisley on Nashville
If you’ve been following ABC’s new hit drama series “Nashville,” you already won’t be missing the season finale on May 22nd. For those who haven’t been tuning in, there’s an even bigger reason to start. Country superstar Brad Paisley will be appearing in the finale episode on May 22nd on ABC. He’ll play himself in a cameo appearance where he will perform alongside show main characters Deacon and Rayna.
It isn’t the first time for the Paisley family. Brad’s wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, had a character that had made multiple appearances throughout the season. Her character was a mistress to Teddy.
Will you be tuning in? Have you been watching the first season of the show?
Country stars react to George Jones’ passing
It’s been a tragic few days for country music stars and country fans. The legendary George Jones passed away in a Nashville hospital, and country stars have reacted in shock and sadness over the loss of an icon. See what some of your favorite stars have said about the great George Jones:
“George Jones’ life is an example of so many wonderful things. How someone’s God-given gifts can make this a richer, better place. How one human being can overcome adversity, addiction, and life threatening obstacles time and time again. That it is not the stumble or fall that counts, but the willingness to stand again. How a keen sense of humor and a twinkle in a person’s eye can still prevail even after all of life’s hard knocks. How mistakes, missteps, and bad choices are not the end of the world if a person chooses to turn them into something good. And George’s life is above all the strongest example of how the love of a great woman can get a man through anything. All of this made its way beautifully into every note of the greatest voice country music will ever know. And one of the greatest friends you could ever have.
We miss you already, George.
Brad”
“My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world. My heart goes out to Nancy and all his family and friends.”
Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts:
“He was the greatest country vocalist that ever lived! Through the years we have all tried to emulate the passion in his voice, but no one can fill his shoes.”
“The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen.”
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of my all time heroes, George Jones. Georges’ music was real and he was able to touch thousands through his songs. Not only was he a great singer, but he also had the ability to make you relate to every one of his songs, no matter who you are. He and his music will remain timeless in the world of country music. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through this difficult time.”
Blake Shelton (via Twitter):
Just landed in LA. Listened to “The King Is Gone” and “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” over and over again just like always. Can’t accept it. Really REALLY bad news. We’ve lost a country music legend. And I’ve lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye George Jones…
Kelly Clarkson (via Twitter):
Sad to hear about George Jones passing. That man touched a lot of lives with his music. Thanks for setting the bar for the rest of us. #RIPGeorgeJones
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VIDEO: Brad Paisley & LL Cool J defend Accidental Racist
Country superstar Brad Paisley and his new best friend LL Cool J have no regrets about recording “Accidental Racist.” The track, which appears on Brad’s brand new album “Wheelhouse,” has managed to generate so much controversy the last few days that the pair stopped by Good Morning America to defend their recording.
What people are having issues with is the use of the Confederate Flag in the lyrics, with LL Cool J saying to “forget the iron chains” if you “ignore my gold chains.” The song was written after Brad wore a t-shirt with a Confederate Flag in public, which was meant as a symbol of Lynryd Skynryd fandom, but was taken the wrong way.
The pair are preaching that they are trying to promote love and understanding, not racism. Take a look at their interview with ABC News and let us know what you think – was the song a mistake, or are people taking it the wrong way?
Brad will appear on LL Cool J’s new album.
Accidental Racist: An Incidental Controversy
If you have been on the Internet this week, you most certainly have heard the controversy surrounding Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s new track, “Accidental Racist” (featured on Brad’s new album “Wheelhouse”). “Accidental Racist” portrays a white male (Brad) and a black male (LL Cool J) speaking to one another from the heart, explaining what it is like to be of a particular race and asking the other to understand the stereotypes and misconceptions that go hand-in-hand with people of all races.
A portion of the “Accidental Lyrics” are as follows:
Paisley:
To the man that waited on me at the Starbucks down on Main, I hope you understand
When I put on that t-shirt, the only thing I meant to say is I’m a Skynyrd fan
The red flag on my chest somehow is like the elephant in the corner of the south
And I just walked him right in the room
Just a proud rebel son with an ‘ol can of worms
Lookin’ like I got a lot to learn but from my point of view
I’m just a white man comin’ to you from the southland
Tryin’ to understand what it’s like not to be
I’m proud of where I’m from but not everything we’ve done
And it ain’t like you and me can re-write history
Our generation didn’t start this nation
We’re still pickin’ up the pieces, walkin’ on eggshells, fightin’ over yesterday
And caught between southern pride and southern blame
They called it Reconstruction, fixed the buildings, dried some tears
We’re still siftin’ through the rubble after a hundred-fifty years
I try to put myself in your shoes and that’s a good place to begin
But it ain’t like I can walk a mile in someone else’s skin
‘Cause I’m a white man livin’ in the southland
Just like you I’m more than what you see
I’m proud of where I’m from but not everything we’ve done
And it ain’t like you and me can re-write history
Our generation didn’t start this nation
And we’re still paying for the mistakes
That a bunch of folks made long before we came
And caught between southern pride and southern blame.
Cool J:
Dear Mr.
White Man, I wish you understood
What the world is really like when you’re livin’ in the hood
Just because my pants are saggin’ doesn’t mean I’m up to no good
You should try to get to know me, I really wish you would
Now my chains are gold but I’m still misunderstood
I wasn’t there when Sherman’s March turned the south into firewood
I want you to get paid but be a slave I never could
Feel like a new fangled Django, dodgin’ invisible white hoods
So when I see that white cowboy hat, I’m thinkin’ it’s not all good
I guess we’re both guilty of judgin’ the cover not the book
I’d love to buy you a beer, conversate and clear the air
But I see that red flag and I think you wish I wasn’t here.
What is your take on “Accidental Racist”? Do you think this song successfully addresses the longstanding issue of racism in our country, or do you think the lyrics add more fuel to the proverbial fire? Tell us your position on this highly controversial song!
The Henningsens to release debut album in July!
New Arista Nashville trio The Henningsens will have a tough summer to beat this year, as the multi-talented family band releases their debut album, titled American Beautiful, on July 2, and prepares to join superstar Brad Paisley as a guest on his Beat This Summer Tour presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, beginning May 9.
With GRAMMY®-winning, multi-million-selling producer Paul Worley (Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride) at the helm, The Henningsens’ American Beautiful album spotlights not only singer Clara Henningsen’s beautiful and expressive lead vocals together with incredible family harmonies and the musicianship of brother Aaron and father Brian, but also the trio’s gifts for vibrant and picturesque songwriting, with one or more of the family co-writing every track on American Beautiful.
The album is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.
The Henningsens continue to climb the country airplay charts with the fresh energy of their title track and debut single, “American Beautiful,” now on the verge of the Top 20. Co-written by Clara, Aaron, and Brian Henningsen and Brett Beavers, “American Beautiful” is perched this week at #25 in Billboard and #21 in Country Aircheck.
Fans can watch for the family in concert as the Paisley tour, also featuring special guests Chris Young and Lee Brice, launches in St. Louis, MO, on May 9, with dates currently running through late August.
Brad Paisley’s Wheelhouse available now!
Brad Paisley’s WHEELHOUSE – SPECIAL EDITION is now available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and digitally on crackerbarrel.com, as well as select online retailers. The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store exclusive special edition album release coincides with Paisley’s wide release of WHEELHOUSE on Arista Nashville. It includes all tracks on WHEELHOUSE as well as three additional never-before-recorded songs for a total of 20 tracks priced at just $11.99. Fans can find out how enter for a chance to win a trip to California to see Brad Paisley in concert by visiting crackerbarrel.com/bradpaisley for complete details. Also, a limited number of WHEELHOUSE-SPECIAL EDITION autographed albums will be available for purchase at shop.crackerbarrel.com.
The songs “Only Way She’ll Stay,”“She Never Really Got Over Him,” and a special acoustic version of the current #15 Billboard hit, “Beat This Summer,” are the exclusive bonus tracks found on WHEELHOUSE – SPECIAL EDITION. Special guests from multiple musical genres joined Paisley in the studio when recording the album including Charlie Daniels, LL COOL J, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes and the late Roger Miller. Paisley produced the album and wrote or co-wrote all 20 of the tracks.
Fans can also pick up a copy of Paisley’s autobiography, Diary Of A Player, at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations for $25, and a limited amount of autographed copies will be available at shop.crackerbarrel.com. In the book, Paisley retraces his entire musical and personal journey and explains how the Christmas gift from his grandfather – his first guitar – turned out to be the key to unlocking his ultimate dream.
Paisley will perform in 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada on the Beat This Summer Tour Presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® beginning on May 9. For a full list of dates, with more stops being added soon, visit http://bradpaisley.com/tour.
See the full track listing for the Special Edition below:
Lee Brice Gets Third #1 in a Row
Congratulations to Curb Records artist Lee Brice! The singer-songwriter’s moving single “I Drive Your Truck” is his third consecutive number one single on both the Billboard and Mediabase country charts. The hit song is Lee’s third consecutive single off his sophomore release HARD 2 LOVE and has resonated with fans since first hitting the airwaves.
Lee isn’t surprised by how well country fans have been able to connect to the tune. He admits that he himself found a special connection, too:
“I was immediately drawn to this song, so I’m not surprised that fans have connected to it like they have. Since we put it out as a single, fans from across the country have shared their own ‘truck’ stories through just about any way they can – calling into the radio, on tour at meet and greet, Twitter, Facebook, emails and texts. I’m just glad I got to be a part of this special song and want to thank Country Radio for helping me share it.”
He recently announced that he will be joining Brad Paisley this summer on his Beat This Summer Tour. The first leg of the tour kicks off on May 9 in St. Louis, MO and will hit over 29 cities in the US and Canada through the summer months. For a full list of tour dates, visit leebrice.com.
Are you loving Lee’s latest single? What’s the most moving country song you know?
Couples and Collaborations: A Look at ACM Fashion History
The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are taking place this Sunday, April 7th, in Las Vegas. As we all know, the red carpet and stage fashion choices are some of the most talked about items when it comes to award shows. Back, due to popular demand, is our very own pre-award show fashion reminiscent feature! This time, we take a look at the couples and collaborations of ACMs past … and, boy, have there been some questionably horrific and unquestionably sensational choices in ACM history!
