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Carly Pearce recently teamed up with Riley Green for their new collaboration, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” which arrived alongside a music video that quickly stirred up some buzz among fans for its steamy delivery. Now, Pearce is opening up about why Green was the perfect person to bring the song to life and what it was really like filming those intimate scenes together.
Pearce took advantage of a rare moment at home while making pizza to share the story. She first made it clear that she and Green have been friends for a “long time” and that she has always viewed him as a “great artist.” When “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” came across her path while searching for a collaboration for her upcoming album, Honest Woman, she knew she had found the perfect track and just needed to a duet partner.
She decided to reach out to Green directly and it didn’t take long for him to feel the same magic that she felt when she first heard the sultry, tension-filled narrative penned by Devin Dawson, Seth Ennis, Jordan Minton, and Jordan Reynolds.
“I got through the first verse in chorus and I was like, ‘Absolutely.’ But I didn’t want my team to send a message to Riley’s team. I just wanted to text it myself. ‘Hey, I know that you probably get a lot of these right now, but I really feel like you should listen to this song.’ So I send him this message. I’m not kidding, within five minutes he sends back a text that he says ‘I’m in.’”
An hour later the Alabama native sent another message, this time a voice memo of him singing the first verse.
“We end up sending my vocal over to Riley. He does his. And I’m not kidding you, I got the vocal back at like midnight and I woke up randomly, saw that I had a text and I listened to it and I had full body chills. I knew instantly that it was going to be something special because he absolutely crushed it.”
@carlypearce Been seeing lots of questions about this one! #HonestWoman #CountryMusic #Songwriting #BehindTheSong #rileygreen ♬ If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay – Carly Pearce & Riley Green
The duet came together effortlessly, with the pair of artists trading their emotionally charged vocals to capture the tension between two people who can’t stay away from each other, even when they know there are risks and consequences ahead. But the recording alone wasn’t enough. Carly Pearce wanted to take things one step further and make a music video together.
“If you haven’t seen the music video, you should probably go watch it. I do think it might be the hottest music video that’s been out in the last 20 years. Yeah, I said it. I said it. So I used to love all of the music videos from the ’90s. They were real stories and had a true storyline and the actors played these roles. And so I asked Riley if he would go there with me and if we could play the role of the two that can’t get away from each other,” she explained.
After seeing how steamy the treatment was, Pearce admitted to feeling a bit nervous about whether she and Green could capture that intense chemistry and tension on screen while portraying a couple despite only being friends in real life.
“I was like, oh God, in the first 30 minutes, the scene where you see us singing to each other right here, that was the first thing we did. And I thought I might die. I’ve always wanted to act and have never had the opportunity to. I felt like this was a really good challenge for me to really go there.”
Directed by Wes Edwards, the video finds Pearce and Green in a romantic setting of slow dancing around candlelight that leads to a shirtless Green surveying a messy bed, burned-down candles, and empty wine glasses scattered across the living room in the morning after.
Pearce also reveals that they got so close while filming that scene that, “my lip touched the stache.” But they made it through and after seeing the finished product, she felt complete pride for their efforts.
“All I’m saying is I’m very, very proud of ‘If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay’ And now you know the whole story and now I’m going to eat my pizza,” she added.
“If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” gives fans another preview of Carly Pearce’s fifth studio album, Honest Woman. The 16-track project, out August 28 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, marks her first release with her new label home and offers a glimpse into where she is in her life right now.
Also set to be featured on the project are “Dream Come True,” “Church Girl,” “You Can Have Him,” “What If You Loved Me” with Molly tuttle and Dan Tyminski, and “She Don’t.”
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Parker McCollum is putting family first as his wife, Hallie Ray, prepares to welcome their second child. With their baby boy’s arrival expected soon, the country star has rescheduled his remaining shows this week so he can be by her side as they welcome the newest member of their family.
The Texas native shared the news with fans on Wednesday evening, explaining that he couldn’t be more excited to become a father for the second time.
“Hey everyone, Wanted to share some good news with you all,’ his message began. “My beautiful wife is blessing our family with our second baby and it’s looking like he’ll be here tomorrow! I couldn’t be more excited to become a dad for the second time.”
“Unfortunately, that means I’ve got to reschedule the rest of this weekend’s shows. Once I step off the stage at Red Rocks, I’m headed straight home to be with the family. Hate having to make that call, but family comes first.”
The postponed shows in Omaha and Kansas City have been rescheduled for September 10 and September 12, respectively. Fans should hold onto their tickets, as all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates.
“Thanks for understanding and for all the love. Can’t wait to see y’all soon,” he said.
The “What Kinda Man” singer and Hallie Ray first shared the exciting news that they were expecting their second child during the holidays with a sweet Christmas Day announcement. The couple shared a series of family photos taken on Christmas morning, including a festive moment in front of their Christmas tree surrounded by presents. Hallie and their son, Major, wore matching pajamas as she cradled her growing baby bump.
The couple also revealed they were expecting another boy, writing, “McCollum party of 4 next Christmas!!!! another BOY joining us summer 2026!!! Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jesus! HBD!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Parker and Hallie are already parents to their son, Major Yancey Tyler McCollum, who was born on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The couple introduced their newborn to fans the following day with a series of heartwarming photos from the hospital, their first moments at home, and a sweet family picture featuring their dog, Ruger.
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Raising Cane’s is keeping Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 era soaring with the launch of two exclusive, limited-edition collectors’ cups.
As Moroney’s sold-out Cloud 9 Tour continues across the country, Raising Cane’s has unveiled two collectible drinkware items inspired by the country star’s signature pink aesthetic: the Megan Moroney Rhinestone Tumbler and the “Cloud 9” Souvenir Cup.
How To Get Megan Moroney’s Raising Cane’s Collectors’ Cups
Beginning today, fans can purchase the Rhinestone tumbler online or at participating Raising Cane’s restaurants, while supplies last. Plus, $2 from every Rhinestone Tumbler sold will benefit The Megan Moroney Foundation. The glittery “Cloud 9” Souvenir Cup is available exclusively in-store and can be added to any Combo or 32 oz. drink for a small upcharge at participating Raising Cane’s locations nationwide.
Inside The Limited-Edition Collection
Megan Moroney Rhinestone Tumbler: This eye-catching 24 oz. tumbler is decked out in sparkling rhinestones and features the iconic Cane’s logo. It’s available in-Restaurant and online at RaisingCanesGear.com for $19.99, while supplies last. Plus, $2 from every tumbler sold during the campaign will benefit The Megan Moroney Foundation, which promotes kindness while raising awareness for bullying prevention and mental health.
“Cloud 9” Souvenir Cup: Inspired by Megan’s signature pink aesthetic, this collectible cup features a glittery pink finish, a matching pink lid and straw, Megan’s signature, and a QR code that takes fans directly to her Cloud 9 album page. Fans can add the cup to any Combo or 32 oz. drink for a small upcharge, while supplies last.
The Story Behind The Rhinestone Tumbler
The idea for the Megan Moroney Rhinestone Tumbler dates back to the beginning of her partnership with Raising Cane’s last fall. The brand originally designed the sparkling tumbler exclusively for Moroney to use during her surprise appearance at the Raising Cane’s restaurant in Athens, Georgia, where she worked a “shift” alongside the crew and greeted fans to celebrate the launch of the collaboration.
Since then, the custom tumbler has become a recognizable part of Moroney’s partnership with Raising Cane’s, making appearances throughout the campaign, including national advertising efforts and a surprise Cloud 9 album listening party in New York City. Now, with Moroney out on her biggest headlining tour to date, Raising Cane’s founder and owner Todd Graves is bringing the once one-of-a-kind design to fans as a limited-edition collector’s tumbler.
To shop the collection, click HERE.
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Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, are growing their family once again. The couple proudly announced they are expecting their third child together, sharing the exciting news with fans in a sweet social media post on Wednesday (July 30).
The announcement came in the form of a beachside video soundtracked by “Famous Back Home,” Dickerson’s song that celebrates the importance of family and feeling the most pride about the life he’s built at home. The montage opens with Kailey holding her growing baby bump as she watches the waves roll in before showing the couple soaking up quality time with their two sons, Remington, 5, and Radford, 3.
Dickerson’s voice can be heard delivering the last chorus of the tune, which documents the emotions of finding out some “good news” after taking a Walgreens test and seeing two lines appear.
“Hey baby, I got some good news/ Took a Walgreens test and it’s true”/ Little lines, tears in her eyes, “You’re the best dad that I know,” it’s/ Paper planes and tire swings spinnin’/ A slow dance alone in the kitchen/ One more face in that hallway Hall of Fame framed in gold/ I’m livin’ the dream, yeah, I’m a household name/ I got everything here at Kevin Court 108/ Yeah, I’m famous back home.”
Throughout the video, the family exudes so much happiness as they share hugs, laughs, and memorable moments on the beach as they prepare to become a family of five.
The couple captioned the post, “One more face in that hallway hall of fame. ✨🖼️✨”
They received a tremendous amount of love in the comment section from fans as well as fellow country artists and their wives.
Carly Pearce wrote, “AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!”
Emily Ann Roberts gushed, “Omg!!!! I’m so thrilled for yall!!!🤍”
Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany said “Eeeeeeeeek❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️” while Luke Combs’ other half commented “YAYAYYY!!!”
Russell and Kailey first met in 2008 while attending Belmont University in Nashville and then tied the knot in 2013. They welcomed their first son Remington Remington Edward Dickerson in September 10, 2020 followed by their second son, Radford Arthur Dickerson, who arrived on October 1, 2023.
In between those joyful moments Kailey opened up about suffering a miscarriage in 2022, sharing a gut-wrenching message about the pain she endured after losing a child at eight weeks.
“It felt like drowning and trying to swim towards sun to find the surface,” she shared. “I didn’t know if I’d ever share this, but something about going into this next year, I needed to leave this news in 2022. The loss; however, is something that will always be written into our story. I know I’ll share more about it when I’m ready, but for now, and for the last several months, I’m holding these two extra close…,” she wrote at the time.
The couple has found so much light in their lives since that time, and with another baby on the way, they have so much to celebrate as a family.
The news arrives just a few months after Russell Dickerson wrapped up his headlining RUSSELLMANIA Tour in May. His schedule has remained packed throughout the summer with performances at fairs and festivals and he will continue with various shows through October.
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