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A young country music fan named Harper was already beaming with excitement after being gifted tickets to see her favorite artist, Alexandra Kay, live in concert. But that special day was made even more unforgettable when Kay surprised her with a meet-and-greet.
Harper, 9, is one of Kay’s biggest fans, so when her mom, Kate, surprised her with tickets to see the singer for her very first concert, the joy she felt was palpable. The sweet reveal was captured on video and shared to TikTok, showing Harper opening a box filled with pink country concert essentials, including a fringe vest, a cowboy hat, and a pair of boots.
The moment she saw the gifts, Harper stated, “I want to go to a concert now.”
Luckily, she found out that was the plan all along. When her mom asked if she could guess who they were going to see the next day, Harper didn’t hesitate before naming Alexandra Kay. Kate explained to Country Now that her little girl has been a fan of the songstress for a few years now, ever since her Aunty Sydney introduced her to Kay.
“We’ve loved her and her music ever since! Harper’s favorite song is ‘Cupid’s a Cowgirl’ but when I say she knows every word to every song… I mean it.”
She goes on to say that they have made two different attempts to see Kay live in concert already, but they both fell through for various reasons. So when she saw the singer was coming to Kidd Brewer Stadium at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, on July 25, she knew they had to make it happen. Looking back now, she feels that it was definitely worth the wait.
Harper’s heartfelt video quickly found its way to Kay, who matched the young girl’s excitement while reacting to the clip. As she watched, the singer indicated that she was going to find Harper at the show. She fulfilled that promise after stepping off stage for her opening set at Jon Pardi’s HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD TOUR stop.
“Right before the show I got on TikTok. I saw this video of this girl getting surprised with a cowboy hats and cowboy boots. She said she was coming to see the show….I was like we got to find this little girl,” Kay explained in the video from her perspective.
The mother and daughter were sitting in their seats at the concert when they saw that Alexandra Kay had dueted their video.
“Initially I saw she just liked and saved our video which made us so excited, but when we saw the duet come through we couldn’t believe it! Just the fact Alexandra Kay saw Harper’s video made her so happy and excited!”
Kay began communicating with Kate through TikTok in order to pull off the ultimate surprise for Harper.
“Harper had no idea and that moment we will remember for a lifetime,” she admitted.
The “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” singer quietly slipped into the audience with just minutes before Pardi took the stage. Spotting Harper’s bright pink cowboy hat in the crowd, Kay made her way over and finally got to meet her fan.
The emotional moment was captured on video as Harper ran straight into Kay’s arms for a heartfelt hug.
Kay spent time chatting with her young fan, signed her pink cowboy hat, gifted her an autographed set list, posed for photos, and created memories that neither of them will ever forget. Kate says that seeing her daughter’s big smiled and excited reaction meant “everything.”
“This was a dream come true for her. She tells everyone Alexandra Kay is her favorite singer. Her favorite color is also pink! I can’t think of a better role model and the time Alexandra took to do this for Harper validated why we love her so much!”
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Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of ‘Ransom Canyon,’ but the show’s loyal fans are already wondering what’s next for the series. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of ‘Ransom Canyon,’ but the show’s loyal fans are already wondering what’s next for the series. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
The Academy of Country Music is bringing together some of country music’s biggest names for a night dedicated to honoring the artists, songwriters and industry members who have all impacted the genre in their own way.
Taking place Wednesday, August 19, at The Pinnacle in Nashville, this year’s 19th ACM® Honors™ will feature a star-studded lineup of performers who will take the stage to honor this year’s celebrated recipients. The ceremony will be co-hosted by four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce and three-time ACM Award winner Parker McCollum.
This year’s performers include Avery Anna, Big Kenny, Carly Pearce, Carter Faith, Dierks Bentley, Dylan Scott, Gabriella Rose, Gavin Adcock, Kaitlin Butts, Mark Collie, Margo Price, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Trisha Yearwood, with Brenda Lee also set to appear as a special guest.
Zach John King will be on hand to present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of the evening, while the ceremony also recognizes previously announced honorees including Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Paramount+’s hit television series Landman, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke.
Also being recognized during the ceremony will be previously announced honorees Ella Langley, who received ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Jessie Jo Dillon, who earned ACM Songwriter of the Year, along with the ACM Studio Recording Award and Industry Award recipients.
Today’s announcement notes that the highly anticipated night in Music City will include a special tribute to Country Music legend Dolly Parton, who will be honored with the ACM Poet’s Award. Parton will not be attending the event in person, however she will accept the honor through a special video message.
Parton was chosen to receive this prestigious honor as a result of her decades-long impact on the genre. The “9 to 5” singer has a longstanding history with organization as she has racked up 13 ACM Awards and served as host of the ACM Awards three times. Now the ACM Poet’s Award honors the songwriting legacy that has made her one of country music’s most beloved storytellers.
Her work as a songwriter has led her to earn multiple nominations in the ACM Song of the Year category, including for “You’re the Only One,” “9 to 5” and “When I Get Where I’m Going.” Through timeless songs like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has transformed personal experiences into relatable stories that will forever live on in the country music genre.
Often recognized as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night,” ACM Honors continues to shine a spotlight on the individuals whose creativity and dedication keep country music moving forward. This year’s ceremony is presented by TennPop, Seltzer of the South, a Tennessee-born, ready-to-drink spirit-based seltzer made with Tennessee vodka, local honey and sparkling water.
“TennPop is about celebrating Tennessee and the people who make it what it is. Country Music has always been part of that story,” said Lauren Lindsey, Founder & CEO of TennPop. “To stand alongside the Academy of Country Music as the Presenting Partner of ACM Honors, celebrating the artists, songwriters, and industry leaders whose work brings people together every day, is a milestone we’re incredibly proud to be part of.”
Fans hoping to join in on the celebrations can now purchase tickets to the 19th ACM Honors through AXS. Plus, ACM Lifting Lives® is giving supporters the chance to make the night even more memorable through an exclusive VIP experience benefiting the charity. The package includes two premium side-stage balcony seats, complimentary drinks, access to a backstage red carpet photo opportunity, a private meet-and-greet, and limited-edition commemorative merchandise.
More information can be found HERE.
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A new trailer for ‘Lioness’ Season 3 reveals who Joe’s team will be fighting, and why her family could be at risk. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
A new trailer for ‘Lioness’ Season 3 reveals who Joe’s team will be fighting, and why her family could be at risk. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Carter Faith, Laci Kaye Booth and Baby Nova are stepping into a new era with the just released music video for their collaboration, “Pearl Handled Pistol.” Directed by Lily Nelson and Chase Denton, the cinematic visual transforms the track into a suspenseful revenge story, perfectly capturing the song’s fearless spirit.
The video opens with the trio laying low in a roadside motel room, smoking cigarettes and casually flipping through a newspaper featuring the headline of a man’s murder. Rather than appearing shaken by the news, the three women remain remarkably calm, and continue lounging by the motel pool and hanging out in the room as if nothing out of the ordinary has happened.
As the story unfolds, clues begin to suggest they know more about the murder than they’re letting on. A pearl-handled pistol, the victim’s wallet with his ID, and a blood-soaked towel all point to their possible involvement. The biggest reveal comes when they crack open the trunk of a vintage red Mustang and stare down at what appears to be the victim’s body inside.
The three artists then make their way to a secluded spot, where they take turns digging a grave before marking it with nothing more than a simple cross topped with a Stetson, leaving viewers to draw their own conclusions about what really happened.
The video’s storyline mirrors the haunting warning woven throughout “Pearl Handled Pistol.” Written by Faith, Booth, Jessie Jo Dillon and Chris Tompkins, the devious track finds the three women detailing the consequences that come with underestimating a strong female, a heart pounding story reminiscent of The Chicks’ 1999 hit, “Goodbye Earl.”
Right off the bat, they make it clear, “Well my love comes with a warnin’/ And that’s a label you oughta read/ I’m a pear-handled pistol/ Don’t you fool around with me.”
That same fierce independence and unwavering confidence appears on the chorus, as Faith’s delicate vocals, Baby Nova’s bold, textured tone and Booth’s effortless notes combine to elevate the song’s cinematic storytelling.
“I don’t play I shoot straight/ John Wayne don’t need a chaser Texas ranger/ Honey, leather and lace/ Wrapped ’round this waist/ Throw another in the chamber/ If you like a little danger/ Well, cue the Morricone whistle/ Like smoke comin’ off twin fiddles/ I’m a pearl-handled pistol,” they sing.
Carter Faith explains it was Jessie Jo Dillon’s idea to write a song with this title and it didn’t take much convincing for her and Laci Kaye Booth to jump on that opportunity.
“When I think of badass women in country music, Laci is always at the top of my list,” said Faith. “I’m such a sucker for a female collab, and adding Baby Nova felt so perfect. There’s something so special, in my opinion, about a woman singing about herself in such an authentic and uncensored way. I truly love this song, but I couldn’t have made it what it is without the two of them.”
Booth remembers hearing the title alone and feeling as if the story needed to enter around a woman “standing in her own skin, drenched in confidence.”
“Those kind of songs have always given me life through second hand confidence. When thinking about other women in music whose own authenticity and sexiness also inspires and empowers me, Baby Nova was the perfect voice and artistic presence to bring on,” she added.
Meanwhile, Nova admitted she was “honored” to be asked to join this epic, female-led collaboration as Faith and Booth are two of her “favorite artists.”
“…getting to be part of this was a dream come true for me. Carter was one of the earliest champions of my own project, I’m talking a week or two after I dropped my very first song, so having this full-circle moment with her on Cherry Valley Forever is beyond special to me. I adore this song, but even more than that, Carter and Laci are two fiercely talented women I’m really proud to be coming up in this industry alongside. I just feel a lot of gratitude to be part of it.”
“Pearl Handled Pistol” appears on Faith’s deluxe album Cherry Valley Forever, which serves as the deluxe edition of her debut album, Cherry Valley. Out now via Gatsby Records/MCA, the expanded project adds five new tracks to the original record, including “Nothin’ Better To Do” with Wyatt Flores.
Fans can currently catch Carter Faith on the road with Post Malone as a supporting act on his U.S. Big Ass Stadium Tour. She is also gearing up to perform select dates with Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and Shaboozey throughout the year before launching on her newly announced “Cherry Valley Forever Tour.”
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Scotty McCreery is sharing an update on fatherhood, new music, and what fans can expect next in a new interview with Country Countdown USA.
The North Carolina native recently celebrated a major career milestone with the release of 15, a career retrospective album featuring nine of his biggest hits along with four new recordings. The capsule collection is available now on vinyl, CD, and digitally in honor of McCreery’s 15th anniversary as a recording artist.
While discussing the project, McCreery opened up about life at home with his two sons, Merrick Avery and Oliver Cooke. The proud dad shared that Avery has embraced his role as a big brother and is enjoying showing his younger sibling the ropes.
“Avery is awesome, he loves to teach his brother things. Avery’s into sports and wonders, ‘Why can’t Ollie do this with me?’ Avery is a ham, so if he sees Ollie making people laugh, he’ll jump in and try to make people laugh too,” McCreery shared.
As for Oliver, who turns one on September 18, McCreery joked that his youngest son is close to taking his first steps…but isn’t quite there yet.
“Not yet, but he’s starting to rock back and forth. Maybe next time we talk, he’ll be on the go. But at the moment it’s just too much weight to move,” he said. “We got our hands full in all the best ways. When the day ends, we just appreciate the blessings we have. It’s crazy, but amazing time in the house right now.”
Along with balancing tour dates and family life, McCreery is already looking ahead to his next chapter of music. The singer revealed that a new full-length album is in the works and that he plans to return to the studio soon.
“I’m itching to get back in the studio to make a full-length album. I’ll be back in the studio in a month or two. I’ve been writing songs for that. Can’t wait for folks to hear what we’re working on,” he said.
While McCreery kept details about the upcoming project under wraps, he revealed that some of his most personal experiences have helped inspire new songs, including tributes to his beloved dog Moose and his late grandmothers.
“We’ve got a song written about my dog Moose. I didn’t go into the session looking for a dog song, but I’m so glad it happened. I’m pretty sure that song will make the album,” he shared. “I also wrote a story song about my grandmothers. I lost both of them last year. So if ‘Five More Minutes’ was for my grandfather, then this song is more touching on my grandmothers.”
With plenty of new stories to tell and new music on the way, McCreery is bringing fans along as he enters the next chapter of his career.
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