ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill Dies at 72
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died at age 72. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard released an announcement via Instagram regarding Hill’s death, stating that Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas. “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his... Read more »
LISTEN: ‘Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton’ To Be Released July 30
Embedded from www.youtube.com. On July 30, Silver Lake, California-based CMH Label Group’s Rockabye Baby label will release Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton. Via a press release, the album includes instrumental versions of the country icon’s classics including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and more. The project aims to “introduce little... Read more »
Jason Aldean Highlights the Making of New Carrie Underwoood Duet “If I Didn’t Love You”
One week after its release, Jason Aldean’s duet with Carrie Underwood for “If I Didn’t Love You” is emerging as a country radio favorite. In the lyric video for Aldean’s lead single from his forthcoming 10th studio album, some behind-the-scenes footage emerges from the recording process of the could-be classic. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Aldean’s bandmates... Read more »
Jimmie Allen Signs on as Executive Music Producer for Netflix Series
Jimmie Allen is already known as a singer, songwriter, music executive and author–now is is adding “Executive Music Producer” to his list of credits. The “Freedom Was A Highway” hitmaker has signed on as the executive music producer for the Netflix sports reality series Titletown High, which debuts Aug. 27. A previously unreleased Allen song,... Read more »
Reba McEntire Acknowledges Virally Popular “I’m A Survivor” TikTok Challenge
Reba McEntire’s self-titled TV sitcom only ran from 2001-2007. However, its theme song, “I’m A Survivor,” has remained timelessly popular. Of late, via TikTok, the song has spawned a challenge surrounding the song’s hook, “A single mom who works two jobs/who loves her kids and never stops/with gentle hands and heart of a fighter/I’m a... Read more »
Walker Hayes Discusses His Forthcoming Book Based on His Song “Craig”
For Walker Hayes, following up on the extraordinary popularity of his single “Fancy Like” will involve his first-ever book based on his viral radio smash’s same simple, uncomplicated values. Glad You’re Here! will see the veteran Nashville crooner pairing with his longtime friend and collaborator Craig Cooper. The book’s title is tied to Cooper too,... Read more »
