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November 2025

Halestorm and Paul Rogers “Shooting Star”

Ok, this is badass.

Last month, Bad Company released a tribute album, and this now just popped up on YouTube… Halestorm and Paul Rodgers doing one hell of a version of “Shooting Star”:

Honestly, I was never that big of a fan of the original version… just too long, slow and monotone for me… but this version?

It’s definitely got my attention.

Check out more on the Bad Company tribute album “Can’t Get Enough” out now.

 

Avery Anna Rocks an Ozzy Cover With “No More Tears”

Ok, I may just have a new girl crush.

Rising Country singer Avery Anna just slayed the pants off of Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” and I’m floored over here.

She didn’t do a Country version either- she went full Rock on it, and I’m just over here like “Hell Yeah, Woman!!!!”

Behold:

@avery.anna.musicno more tears

♬ original sound – Avery Anna

I mean, DAMN, woman.

Now she’s got my attention for sure.

Get more info on this baddie here: http://AveryAnnaMusic.com

Aerosmith and Yungblood “One More Time”

Today is the day!

One of my favorite Rock bands of all time Aerosmith have dropped their EP with British rocker Yungblood called “One More Time”.

And it’s honestly pretty badass.

Here’s the tracks:

Of, course, the single released a few weeks ago “My Only Angel” which is kicking ass on rock radio right now:

 

“Problems”:

 

“Wild Woman”:

 

“A Thousand Days”:

And, naturally, a cover of an Aerosmith classic “Back in the Saddle”:


I’m pretty damn impressed.

Steven, sadly, can’t tour anymore due to vocal issues… but he can still record (obviously) and do a show here and there. I’m happy that they teamed up with the carrier of the Rock torch Yungblood.

Yungblood did have to cancel the rest of his 2025 tour dates due to health issues (Rockstar life, man), but will be hitting the US hard in 2025, and dates are selling out.

Get more info at https://www.yungbludofficial.com/

 

Rock and Roll is not dead, people.

Lainey Wilson “Peace, Love and Cowboys” Music Video

Lainey Wilson just released a holiday-themed version of her song “Peace, Love and Cowboys” and an absolutely tearjerker of a video to go along with it…


Well, ok, that was a good Sunday morning cry…

You’re welcome.

You can catch Lainey hosting and performing at the CMA Awards this Wednesday- check it out live on ABC!

More info at https://cmaawards.com/

Carly Pearce “Dream Come True”

Carly Pearce just released an honest and heartbreaking new song “Dream Come True”, and it’s one of my favorite of hers so far.

It’s real, and not only shows off her pure voice, but also shows the not-so-fun side of fame and what actually happens when your dream comes true.

It’s not always fun and games, kids.

Oooof.

Yeah, that one floored me the first time I heard it.

It’s a good reminder that just because someone seems to have it all, you never know the reality of what’s behind the sparkle.

And there is a sacrifice- lots of them- that comes with fame.  We mortals seem to forget that.

Also, Carly is not only incredible live, but also a really cool, fun person.

And we share the same weird trait of double-jointed elbows:

@meganontheradio Turns out @Carly Pearce and I have something really random in common… #carlypearce #countrymusic #countryradio #radio #radiopersonality #doublejointed #coloradosprings #fyp ♬ original sound – Megan Vaughan


I hope this new single means a new album coming soon?

I’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, you can always stay updated at http://carlypearce.com

Chris Stapleton “White Horse” Music Video

Better late than never?

2 years after it’s release, Chris Stapleton finally dropped the music video for “White Horse”, and it’s pretty badass.

It stars Josh Brolin, and is basically a mini-action thriller movie.

Enjoy:


Well, that was… intense.

Love the plot-twist at the end.

Can we get more Stapleton movies? (Love the cameos of him and his baddie wife Morgane)

I think they’re onto something here.

I’d share dates for his 2026  leg of his All-American Roadshow Tour, but theyre pretty much sold-out.

Because, Chris Freaking Stapleton.

 

Cody Johnson “Travelin’ Soldier”

5 Years ago, Cody Johnson did a cover of The Chicks “Travelin’ Soldier”, and it went mega-viral.

So, after years of fans begging him, Cody finally released a studio version of his cover in honor of Veterans Day:


So dang good. Also, here’s another video “From the Stage” that he had just released a few hours ago:


And his original cover that got it all started?

Here ya go!

What I love about Cody Johnson is that he is the real freaking deal.

He’s on the road in 2026, and you can get more info, dates, etc: http://CodyJohnson.com

THANK YOU to all who serve.

On Veterans Day, and EVERY day.

Death Metal Miss Chile

There’s cool, and then there’s Ignacia Fernandez cool.

Ignacia just won the internet’s hearts with her talent performance at the Miss Chile World Competition over the weekend.

Not only is she Victoria’s Secret Model gorgeous, but she’s got Death Metal pipes for days.

I gotta say, I did NOT see this one coming:

Ok, that’s cool as hell.

I’m not a fan of Death Metal, but now if she’s singing it?

Ok.

Take my money.

Honestly, I just love the juxtaposition of a Chilean Model Babe singing like some angry 34-year-old fresh out of prison I-hate-my-dad- guy trying to rock out in his best friend’s basement before getting arrested for the 23rd time.

You go, Ignacia!

Check out more of her here: https://www.instagram.com/ignacia.fdez/

I may just have a legit new girl crush…

Kelsea Ballerini “I Sit in Parks”

Kelsea Ballerini released one heck of a new song this past Friday- it’s called “I Sit in Parks”, and I really feel like it’s one of her best yet.

It’s the plight of the modern woman:


That song hits different, right?

Very honest and vulnerable… and having had a child later in life (at 38) after establishing my career, I definitely relate to the subject. Sure, my career isn’t an iota as to what Kelsea’s career is, but still, I get it.

It’s something that so many women struggle with internally… do you get married and have kids first? Or work to fulfill your potential in the working world? Or both?

Both is hard, but it can be done. I’m proof of that.

Lord, it’s a lot of juggling and constantly restructuring, yet extremely fulfilling at the same time.

I hope Kelsea- and every woman in this situation- can find the happiness they long for.

That being said, Kelsea has really upped her game as a songwriter this past decade, and I can’t wait to hear more from her.

Luckily, that’s not a long wait… her new EP “Mount Pleasant” drops this Friday, November 14th.

More info at http://kelseaballerini.com