Nashville News: Friday, 11/6
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are not only dating, they're making music together, too.
The new couple have written a country song together and an industry insider gives it a thumbs up.
"It's amazing how good she sounds on a pretty country song. And it sure is good to hear Blake singing real
country again."
After the two confirmed that they are dating, a source said, "They've been supporting each other through a difficult time.
And they're really happy together."
Surprise! Eric Church pulled a Beyonce and released a new album that nobody knew about. He released
Mr. Misunderstood yesterday. The unannounced project features 10 self-written or co-written tracks that range from acoustic ballads to soulful rockers. Themes of independence and loyalty stand out once
again. The album was written in less than three weeks this summer. Eric’s son Boone and a guitar named “Butter Bean”
influenced the music this time.
Jennifer Nettles will headline the 2016 Next Women of Country Tour with Brandy Clark and special guests Lindsay Ell
and Tara Thompson. The ladies will be at the Hard Rocksino Northfield Park on January 16th.
Nashville News: Monday, 11/2
Trisha Yearwood will receive the Voice of Music Award. The honor goes to songwriters and artists whose music
gives voice to a generation.
She said on the honor, “I moved here in 1985, and all I wanted to do was sing. I can’t believe I get to do it on the level
that I do it, and I’m overwhelmed and honored that they are doing this for me. I’m just going to go and enjoy myself, have my
family with me. It will be good.”
Florida Georgia Line aren’t strangers to No. 1 hits — in fact, they are #1 on the chart this week with their single “Anything Goes.”
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard recently described the feeling you get when a song reaches the top of the charts.
Brian said, “You know what, No. 1s are so hard to get. They really, really are. I’d say we’re just we’re really thankful for them,
deep down it motivates us and makes us really, really thankful.”
Florida Georgia Line will perform during the 2015 CMA Awards.