January 12, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABCDierks Bentley is in new music mode. 

On Tuesday, the singer tweeted lyrics from a new track called “Tell ‘Em Right Now” that he shared a performance of via Instagram over the weekend. 

Co-penned by Dierks, “One Beer” hitmaker Hardy and David Garcia, the timely lyrics encourage listeners to tell others how you feel while you have the chance. Whether it’s “I love you” or “I’m sorry,” the song urges us to act now and tributes the adage, “don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”

“Don’t wait til you’re standing at their grave/Wishing you could tell them how you feel, somehow/Just tell them right now,” Dierks croons with an acoustic guitar in hand, referring to the song as “a good idea in these times.”

“Tell ‘Em Right Now” comes as Dierks’ current single, “Gone,” climbs the charts, currently in the top 25 on the Billboard Country airplay chart.

Don’t wait til you’re standing at their grave wishing you could tell them how you feel, somehow… Just tell em right now…

— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) January 12, 2021

By Cillea Houghton
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January 12, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

Big Machine RecordsEven though the members of Rascal Flatts are going their separate ways, music will still be a prominent part of their lives this year. 

After announcing a year ago that they were disbanding after 20 years, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney are moving on to new ventures that range from record labels to goat yoga.

Gary is in the process of recording his own album, offering fans a taste of his solo work with “Christmas Will Be Different This Year,” in addition to teasing a Christian song. When he’s not making music, Gary is tending to his farm, and has picked up a surprising new activity — goat yoga.

“It’s weird but there’s nothing to do and I own that farm, so I’m raising goats and we’ve got yoga goin’ on,” he says.  

Meanwhile, Jay is focusing on developing talent at his Christian label, Red Street Records. “I’m really devoting a lot of time to that. So, we’re not slowing down,” he professes. 

Joe Don has been honing in on songwriting, a passion he’s focused a lot of time and energy on during the COVID-19 pandemic. “That’s that one great outlet that I’ve had and I’ve really concentrated on with all this quarantine and just down time, is trying to write something good if I can,” he shares. 

“I think there’s no doubt that we’ll all be doing some type of something in music because that’s our passion, it’s what we love,” he adds of his bandmates. 

The group’s single “How They Remember You” is currently in the top 20 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. 

By Cillea Houghton
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January 12, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s main goal with her upcoming album My Savior is to spread joy. 

The singer says that her first gospel album, which feature songs she performed growing up in church, is a “bucket list” project alongside her Christmas album, My Gift. 

“Last year was a tough year for everybody, and I think just wanting to be positive in this world and sing these songs that bring me so much joy, hopefully, others can be like that as well and these songs can bring others joy,” she explains to People about My Savior‘s purpose. “That goes back with everything that I do. I just want to do positive things.”

And while her five-year-old son Isaiah made a special appearance on My Gift, singing on “Little Drummer Boy,” the superstar says that her eldest child is putting down the microphone, for now. 

“He did not get back into the recording booth for this album,” she reveals. “We got to ease our way in. He’s gonna think he’s a special singer before it’s too long, I’m sure.”

My Savior is expected to be released around Easter.

By Cillea Houghton
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January 12, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny is releasing the video tonight for his new song, “Bucket List.” 

The video was filmed during a five-day trip to Arizona in December partnership with the state’s tourism bureau and takes the country singer to various landmarks, including the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley.

“It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! We got to see so many things I’ve never had the chance to stop and take in during this video,” Mitchell says in a statement. “I can watch this video for the rest of my life and remember those moments.” 

The video premieres tonight on Mitchell’s YouTube channel at 7:15 p.m. ET, with a live chat with fans at 7 p.m. ET. You can submit questions for Mitchell on YouTube.

By Cillea Houghton
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January 12, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

D.G. Yuengling & Son, IncLee Brice is striking up a partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. in support of the troops.

Lee is the new brand ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, marking the launch of Yuengling’s Stars & Stripes program that gives back to our nation’s veterans by working with Team RWB, an organization that helps veterans transition back to civilian life.  

“I am thrilled to team up with a family-owned brewery and serve as a brand ambassador for their Stars & Stripes program,” Lee says in a statement. “Spending time with my family, supporting our troops and enjoying a nice, cold beer are three things I love in life, so you could say this is the best of three worlds.”  

Lee’s work with Yuengling also includes performances and appearances on behalf of the brand, giveaways, meet and greets and more.

By Cillea Houghton
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