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Chris Stapleton was on “Saturday Night Live” last night, and although he didn’t perform “I’m Just Ken” with host Ryan Gosling, his perfromances and skits redeemed that.
Case in point: “Get That Boy Back”:
I choked on my coffee watching that.
And, of course, Chris never misses on his live performances:
“White Horse”
“Mountains of My Mind”
Thank you Baby Jesus for Chris Stapleton.
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Post Malone just threw us another Country Bone with a recent cover of Garth Brooks’ iconic “Friends in Low Places” in the studio while working on his Country project.
And, of course, it’s DAMN good.
Like, really good.
“Blame it all on my roots…”@PostMalone @garthbrooks
— Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) April 12, 2024
Ok, I hope he releases a cover of that with the guys he’s working on his Country album on, like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, etc.
That needs to happen, am I right?
Also, Posty needs to stop teasing us, and release his Country project already!
Or at least a full song.
I’m not picky.
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Last night was the 2024 CMT Awards.
Of course, it was overshadowed by Morgan Wallen getting arrested on three Felony charges for being a drunk idiot- more on that here: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/04/08/morgan-wallen-arrested-on-multiple-felony-charges-after-allegedly-throwing-a-chair-off-the-roof-of-eric-churchs-nashville-bar-chiefs/
But before that craziness went down, the CMT Awards took place in Austin, TX, and my favorite performance of the night was Little Big Town with the reunited Sugarland covering Phil Collins’ “Take Me Home”:
Color me impressed!
But then again, I always am when it comes to Little Big Town and Sugarland.
They always bring it live, which can’t be said for all artists.
Also, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jennifer Nettles all look amazing. Talk about aging goals!
And it looks like this wasn’t just a quick reunion for Sugarland, as they’re on the road with Little Big Town this year.
Get info and dates at https://www.littlebigtown.com/
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Post Malone is such a dang tease…
As we all know, he’s going Country (I mean, who isn’t these days?) but at least he’s been wanting to make the move for years- it’s not just because it’s the cool thing to do right now.
Anyhow, he’s been in Nashville working with some big names lik Morgan Wallen, ERNEST, Luke Combs and Billy Strings to name a few, and has been teasing us with clips of his new stuff on social media for weeks now.
His latest tease?
Here ya go:
View this post on Instagram
Anyone else ready for the real thing?
I have to admit, I wasn’t a big Post Malone fan until a few years ago.
He has really impressed me lately with his talent, and his laid back attitude. He honestly seems like a super fun guy.
As per usual, stay tuned…
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Well, this just gave me all the goosebumps…
This past Good Friday, Lainey Wilson made a surprise appearance at popular Christian artist Chris Tomlin’s show at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for a performance of “Amazing Grace”, and it was just as good as you would think it would be:
Well, ok! That song never fails to give me chills, but you put Lainey on it, and it’s just… wow.
Perhaps a Gospel album is in her future?
If not, it totally should be!
Lainey has a big year coming up, and you can get all the tour dates at http://LaineyWilson.com
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Did you hear?
90’s Country Icon Terri Clark has a new project coming out called “Terri Clark: Take Two”, which is kind of a re-imagining of her greatest hits featuring some of the biggest female Country stars of today with her on some of her greatest hits.
Growing up on Country Music in the 90’s, Terri Clark was a staple on the radio, and hearing this made me all giddy.
She has teamed up with everyone from Lainey Wilson to Lauren Alaina to Ashley McBryde, and she just released her version of “Better Things to Do” featuring Ashley, who I love.
Check it out!
Cool, right?
I loved this song in Junior High, and full disclosure… I once dedicated this song on the local Country radio station in Henderson, TN to my first “boyfriend” who broke up with me because I was too annoying.
It went over like a turd in a punch bowl, but I made my point.
Oh, good times…
To be fair, 13-year-old me was kind of a weirdo, so I kind of get why he dropped me.
But still… rude.
“Terri Clark: Take Two” drops on May 31st, the same day that the Tom Petty Country tribute “Petty Country” comes out.
Needless to say, I’m pretty dang stoked!
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Beyonce released her new album “Renaissance Act II: Cowboy Carter” yesterday, and there are some pretty cool songs on there.
First, let me remind you that Beyonce isn’t “going Country”. She released a Country-ish album because she can. Just like how Dolly Paron released a “Rock” album last Fall. Because why the heck not?
And really, those who are making hateful comments… well, you’re just proving her point on how some close-minded Country fans can be. Not all, mind you. But a lot. Also, that negative attitude isn’t a good look, but hey, you do you.
That being said, this duet she released with Miley Cyrus called “II Most Wanted”, and it’s a really cool track:
First of all, I like that it’s a proper duet- not just a feature artist on a single line or verse.
Second, I love the feel of the song. And it reminds me of the relationship that I have with my husband of almost 17 years- I love being his shotgun rider through life, and this song makes me think of that.
It just has a cool, chill vibe, and I really enjoyed it.
That’s what music is about, right?
Something that you enjoy listening to and moves you.
Have a great weekend!
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HARDY released his “HIXTAPE: Vol 3: Difftape” today, on the day that 90’s Country Legend Joe Diffie passed away from Covid back in 2020.
It’s a project full of tributes to the late, great Joe Diffie featuring some of the biggest and brightest in the Country genre, as well as Joe’s vocals.
One of the standouts is the classic “Ships That Don’t Come In” featuring Luke Combs and Toby Keith, who recently passed away last month to stomach cancer.
What noone realized at the time is tha this would be Toby’s final studio recording:
Oh, wow. I’m tearing up over here.
First of all, it’s an amazing song. And then you add Toby and Luke, and it’s just… woah.
Well done.
The full version of “HIXTAPE Vol. 3: Difftape” is out now, and I’m loving it.
Good call on ALL of it, HARDY.
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Beyonce’s highly anticipated “Renaissance Act II: Cowboy Carter” dropped this morning, and what I wanted o hear was her take on Dolly Parton’s iconic “Jolene”, and Beyonce delivered and then some.
She went a rewrote the song from a much stronger woman’s perspective- basically going from the plea “Please don’t take my man” to “Just you try, fool”.
Personally, I think it’s a really cool take on the song. I know Country traditionalists will be freaking out and saying “that ain’t Country” and blowing a total fuse when they hear it. I can feel the heads exploding over here. But, let’s be honest, Dolly’s version, although a classic, is basically a woman begging another woman not to take her man. That’s dumb. First of all, her man should know better. Second of all, why beg a woman to stay away? You’re giving Jolene all the power. Tell that redheaded hussy to go ahead and try.
This is probably why I’m not a songwriter.
Just in case you need a refresher, here’s the original version:
And really, who is dumb enough to mess with Dolly?
Which version do you prefer?
Dolly’s classic, or Beyonce’s hot take?
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The Zac Brown Band is getting us ready for Summer!
They released a new single called “Tie Up” and it’s inspired by Zac Brown’s favorite place to “tie up” and relax in Lake Lanier, GA.
Now, I’m not a huge boat/beach person- that’s my brother’s thing. I’m more of a farm/mountain kind of girl, but having spent some time on boats on the lakes of West TN in my teen years, I totally understand the sentiment.
The Zac Brown Band said they wanted to release a feel-good Summer anthem, and I think they delivered!
The ZBB will be kicking off a huge Summer stadium tour wih Kenny Chesney, along with Megan Moroney and Uncle Cracker, and you can get those dates at http://zacbrownband.com
Also, really digging the addition of Caroline Jones to the band’s line up. An absolutely fantastic musican and vocalist, who just so happens to look like a supermodel.
Rude.
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