Category: Country Daypop

Cody Johnson has released a special music video for his No. 1 single, “The Painter,” featuring a painting by a young woman with special needs named Katie McCormick, whose mother, Teresa, connected with their local radio station after being especially moved by the song’s lyrics. “The Painter” was the first single off Johnson’s 12-track studio album Leather which was released last fall, and details his relationship with his wife, Brandi.

After Katie’s story made its way to Warner Music Nashville (Cody’s label) he began to develop the video in collaboration with an AI artist.  A post on Johnson’s socials read:  “Hey y’all, check out The Painter (Katie’s Version) that brings to life a painting by Katie McCormick, a young woman with special needs. Her mother, Teresa, connected with their local radio station one morning after being especially moved by the song’s lyrics. Because of Katie’s intractable epilepsy and many surgeries throughout her life, she has right sided weakness and a learning delay disability. However, she discovered a love of painting as a therapeutic outlet through a connection with her incredible and dedicated art teacher, Debby Francis. Katie’s story made its way to Cody’s label, Warner Music Nashville, who developed the video in collaboration with an AI artist. The result is a beautiful burst of color and movement, serving as an answer to the question – “how can we take Katie inside one of her own paintings? ** While this song is written about a man’s love for his wife and how she colors his world, it allows everyone who hears it to drift away in thought to that person who adds beauty and color to their own life. Be that a child, a parent, spouse, or friend,” Teresa shared. “This is what country music is all about. – Team CoJo”

Says Katie’s mom, Teresa: “While this song is written about a man’s love for his wife and how she colors his world, it allows everyone who hears it to drift away in thought to that person who adds beauty and color to their own life. Be that a child, a parent, spouse, or friend. This is what country music is all about.”

Take a look at the video for “The Painter (Katie’s Version)” – here.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is featured in the music video for good buddy Chris Janson’s latest single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”.  Janson shares: We had a great time making this video. Tons of genuine real fun. From Tennessee to Texas, we made it happen. Can’t thank DJ enough for starring in it and for being a great friend to me.” 

Per Billboard, the video isn a ‘fun escapade as the two ride around a field and lounge in the back of a 1970 brown Ford Explorer in the clip, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.’

Johnson and Janson met in 2022 in California, when Janson was with his son. They spotted Johnson in a parking lot while they were both waiting for their cars, and Janson says: “If it weren’t for my kid going, ‘Oh my gosh, The Rock is right in front of us! Daddy, please ask for a picture,’ this would have never maybe happened. I’m a pretty shy guy. I’ve never once, I’m proud to say, asked for a photo, because I understand the extent of what it constitutes when you are in the public eye. But God works in mysterious ways.”

Johnson adds: “’we bonded so quickly in a parking lot waiting for our cars to pull around – talking about ‘The Blues Man,’ talking about the Opry…what really moved me was Chris’ humility, his love for not only country music, which I love as well but his desire to work hard and take care of his family. He does it with such a grace and style – again, his humility, gratitude and always bringing some fun to the mix made us fast friends and I’m happy to be a part of his video.”

Check out the video for ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’ – here.

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Kenny Chesney is releasing a limited -edition vinyl of his new album, ‘BORN;’ the 2 LP set will be available on May 24th.

Chesney shares: “I’m lucky. I have fans who still believe in the actual listening experience, starting an album at the beginning and taking the journey the songs are creating. Experiencing and asking ‘how does this music define a moment or a state of life? How does it color or reflect my mind?’ So much of my own life’s been defined by what I was listening to over the years, and still is. That’s a whole different way of consuming music than just a hit. Knowing that, I decided to go ahead and do vinyl. It’s a limited run, but it’s there for all the people who put on albums and make that kind of listening a destination. For anyone who sinks into the songs, this is for you.”

Chesney added: “It’s a lot of music, and a lot of life. I realized all that can be taken in in different ways. While we’re only doing a limited pressing, which will be available at select retail stores and through the website, I wanted this music to be in whatever form No Shoes Nation wants to experience it through…”

Chesney also just kicked off the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday April 20.   For ticket information, head here.

Fans can pre-order the “BORN” vinyl via the Warner Music Nashville online store – here.

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Luke Bryan has released “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”, which he teased back in February while performing during Country Radio Seminar in Nashville at Universal Music Group Nashville’s annual luncheon, later sharing snippets with his fans on social media.

Per Taste of Country, Bryan co-wrote the track alongside Rhett Akins, Jordan Minton, Jacob Rice and Ben Hayslip, with the romantic single ‘chronologically chronicling the storyline of a short-lived high school love story.’

Bryan shares that the song mirrors part of his love story with his wife, Caroline, sharing in a press release: “The first time I heard the song I felt like so many people would relate to it because we’ve all said that phrase ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It.’ And the fact that the song just talks about young kids falling in love and the challenges of moving off to college and then finally reuniting is kinda my story with Caroline. I hope y’all love it.”

Take a listen to “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”: here.

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Cole Swindell has released his new single “Forever To Me,” which will be included on his upcoming as-yet-untitled fifth studio album.

Swindell shares of the track: “To be living in a moment and get to write about it, I don’t think it can ever get more real than that. And one of the reasons I love songwriting and country music. Outside of ‘You Should Be Here,’ I think this song is honestly one of the most personal songs I have written and shows exactly where I am in my life – Greylan [James], Rocky [Block] and I knew from the time we sat down to write this song that it was special. This is one I think a lot of folks can relate to in some way- either what you dream about one day or what it is like to finally find your forever.”. Take a listen to “Forever to Me” – here.

Swindell will launch his 2024 headlining Win The Night Tour on May 16th in London, Ontario, Canada. Joining Cole on tour will be special guest Dylan Scott as well as Jon Langston, Lily Rose, Mackenzie Carpenter, Meghan Patrick, and Restless Road who will be on various dates throughout the tour.

For tickets and a full list of dates, head to coleswindell.com.

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Riley Green has dropped his new EP “Way Out Here”, the follow-up to his last, full-length LP just five months ago. The new EP’s title track, a cover of Josh Thompson’s “Way Out Here” was released prior to the EP drop, as well as the singles “Damn Good Day To Leave” and ‘Worst Way.’

Green shares: “We’ve been playing these new songs on the road and wanted to get them to the fans as soon as possible. I’m always working on new music and have more coming throughout the year.”

Included on the seven-song EP tracklist are several other unreleased tunes Green had previously teased: “Jesus Saves,” “Good Morning from Mexico,” “Pick a Place,” “Worst Way” and his current single at country radio, “Damn Good Day to Leave.”

Green is currently on the road with his headlining tour in support of his album “Ain’t My Last Rodeo” alongside Tracy Chapman and Ella Langley. Tickets are available now at rileygreenmusic.com.

To stream ‘Way Out Here’, visit this link.

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Morgan Wallen has finally addressed his arrest in Nashville earlier this month for reckless endangerment, after he allegedly threw a chair off of the roof of Chief’s, a six-story bar owned by fellow country artist Eric Church. Wallen, 30, was arrested on three counts of reckless endangerment for the two officers and was charged with disorderly conduct, with witnesses sharing that the country singer laughed after the incident, and had been drinking.

Wallen took to X to make his first public statement regarding the arrest on April 7, writing: “I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility.”

Wallen continued, “I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change. -MW”

Wallen is due in court on May 3rd, the same night he wraps a two-night stand at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium during his 2024 One Night at a Time Tour. Later this year, Wallen is set to open his own six-story multi-entertainment complex not far from Chief’s, called This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen, located in downtown Nashville’s iconic Lower Broadway district.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and Riley Green have been added to the inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest this fall, joining Eric Church and Lainey Wilson as co-headliners. The event takes place October 4-6 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, and will feature more than 30 artists across two stages.

The fest posted on its socials: “Please welcome co-headliner, Riley Green and Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Field & Stream Music Fest lineup! Get your tickets locked in now using our payment plans with no payments until June 1. http://fsmf.com”

Church and Morgan Wallen recently acquired the iconic Field & Stream, the pre-eminent outdoor lifestyle brand with origins back to 1871. Key aspects of the relaunch include the music festival, Field & Stream 1871 Club, a refreshed digital platform, and a limited edition apparel collection inspired by Church and Wallen.

Tickets for the Field & Stream Fest are on sale now – here.

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Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic is moving to Philadelphia for the first time this year. The concert event, which began in 1973, will be held at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J., just outside Philadelphia — the birthplace of America.

In addition to Nelson, the lineup will include Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples and Celisse. Nelson, 91, said in a statement: “I am thrilled to bring the 4th of July Picnic to Philadelphia for the first time in our storied history. It’s an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the birthplace of our country. We can’t wait to celebrate Independence Day with you.”

Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic originated more than 50 years ago in 1973 at Hurlbut Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas; the picnic has been held outside Texas before, including at The Gorge in Quincy, Washington, in 2007 and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1978.

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Dan + Shay released their debut LP, Where It All Began on April 1, 2014, and in honor of the duo’s success over the past decade, the album will be released on vinyl for the first time.

Autographed limited edition blue splatter 140-gram vinyl can be purchased through their online merch store, with a standard physical vinyl version arriving at retail stores everywhere April 26.

Dan + Shay also recently added 30 new dates to their headlining 2024 The Heartbreak On The Map Tour this summer beginning July 18th, featuring support from Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe. The previous leg of the The Heartbreak On The Map Tour featured support from acclaimed singer-songwriters Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters, which wrapped up on April 13th in Boston’s famed TD Garden.

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