November 5, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

Allister AnnCarly Pearce is delivering the first-ever live performance of her new single, “Next Girl,” next week, during an upcoming appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

The episode will also include a conversation between Carly and the superstar show host, Kelly Clarkson, about the song, Carly’s traditional influences and more. Airing on Tuesday, November 10, the show comes just one day before the 2020 CMA Awards, where Carly is nominated in four categories.

Three of those mentions come courtesy of her chart-topping single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” a duet with Lee Brice. The two acts will perform their hit together on the 2020 CMAs stage on Wednesday, for Carly’s second televised performance of the week.

In fact, fans are getting not one but two chances to see Carly and Lee on the same stage in the coming days. They’re also among the just-announced batch of performers set to play the 2020 Tunie Awards on Sunday, November 15.

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November 5, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

Courtesy of AXS TVAXS TV will premiere Music’s Greatest Mysteries next week, an original series that delve into some of the biggest myths, legends and mysteries in music history.

The show’s first episode tells three stories from three different genres, one of them revolving around the early career of country star Faith Hill. Back in 1991, a twist of fate, and a failed audition, may have saved the life of the then little-known singer.

Many country fans already know that in March of that year, a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of eight members of Reba McEntire’s band and team, along with two crew members who were also on board. The “Fancy” superstar and her then-husband and manager, Narvel Blackstock, weren’t on the plane, due to the fact that Reba was sick with bronchitis.

But Reba wasn’t the only famed country name who narrowly avoided death that night. A young Faith Hill had previously auditioned for a spot as Reba’s backing vocalist, and not getting that gig — and therefore not being on that plane — may have saved her life.

The first episode of Music’s Greatest Mysteries also includes stories about rapper Post Malone’s love of all things occult, and also takes an up-close look at The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and his relationship with cult leader Charles Manson.

The first of the show’s six episodes premieres Sunday, November 15 at 9:00 p.m. ET on AXS TV.

By Carena Liptak
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November 5, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

Capitol Records NashvilleDarius Rucker drops a much-needed dose of feel-good energy with his new music video for “Beers and Sunshine.”

The clip is a call to action for fans everywhere to take a break from the stress of everyday life, grab a couple of lawn chairs and perhaps a cold beverage or two and head out to the lake — or whatever their stress-relieving environment of choice might be.

“‘Cause everybody’s down in a world gone crazy / Don’t know how to fix it but I think maybe / Turn on the good times, turn off the TV / Yeah, the only BS I need is beers and sunshine,” Darius sings in his new single’s feel-good chorus.

It’s an especially appropriate message for the U.S. today.  Tuesday’s presidential election winner has still not been called, with a handful of swing states still up in the air. While the stress of politics, the COVID-19 pandemic and more has everyone on edge, Darius’ song and accompanying video is a reminder that everybody needs to take a break from the world sometimes.

Darius will give “Beers and Sunshine” the live treatment during next week’s CMA Awards, performing the song as a duet with Lady A. In fact, the singer’s pulling double duty that night: He’s also co-hosting the awards show with Reba McEntire, and the two hosts also have a surprise performance planned.

You can watch the 2020 CMA Awards next Wednesday, November 11 at 8PM ET on ABC.

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November 5, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are gearing up for the holiday season in style: The duo announced that they’ve got an original holiday tune called “Take Me Home for Christmas” coming out on Friday.

“It’s been a long year, so we decided to get in the holiday spirit early,” they posted on social media, alongside a teaser video for the song. “We hope that it brings a bit of feel-good into your world…this is going to be a fun era, just sayin’.”

The clip features a small taste of the holiday tune, as well as video footage of the bandmates getting gussied up in Santa suits (complete with white beards) for the holidays.

“Take Me Home for Christmas” will be out at midnight, but you can pre-save it now.

Christmas aside, it’s shaping up to be a busy couple of weeks in Dan + Shay’s world. This morning, the Country Music Association announced that the duo will team up with Justin Bieber for the live premiere of the two acts’ hit single, “10,000 Hours,” at next week’s CMA Awards ceremony.

That collaboration is nominated for Single of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the 2020 CMAs, and Dan + Shay notched an additional nod in the Vocal Duo of the Year category.

it’s been a long year, so we decided to get in the holiday spirit early. our brand new song “Take Me Home For Christmas” will be available everywhere at midnight et, and we hope it brings a bit of feel-good into your world. 🎄🎄

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