Archive for March, 2016

Blake Shelton Announces Album Release Date

Posted on: March 8th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

The new song Blake Shelton released today, “Came Here To Forget,” immediately raced to the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Country Chart. It’s the first song sent to radio from his forthcoming 12th studio album which will be called, ‘If I’m Honest’, and will be released May 20. “This is the most excited I’ve been about a new album since the release of my second record,” he said in a press release

While it may seem biographical given what’s happened in Blake’s personal life over the last year, “Came Here To Forget” was written by Craig Wiseman and Deric Ruttan, and is an intimate snapshot of a random couple’s encounter at a bar. Still, Blake says he connects with it on a personal level. “I’ve had a lot of music over the years but, I don’t think I’ve ever had a song before that’s such a direct look into my life.”

As he finishes his winter tour, Blake is coaching talent on the 10th season of NBC’s hit show, ‘The Voice.’

Listen: Blake Shelton Releases “Came Here To Forget”

Posted on: March 8th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

Blake Shelton released a new song from a new album today. “Came Here To Forget” shoots straight from the get-go about where Blake was after he split from Miranda Lambert and took interest in Gwen Stefani.

“Girl you gettin’ over him, and I’m gettin’ over her,” he sings at the start. Blake didn’t write the song but the pair who did, Craig Wiseman and Deric Ruttan, have written several Blake songs and know him well. Given what he’s said about the personal nature of his new album one can accept the story told as truth.

It’s defiantly one of his most expressive songs in the last several years.

The song will be on his next album that’s due out late spring/early summer.

Source: Taste Of Country

Chase Rice Expands Clothing Line

Posted on: March 7th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

Chase Rice is expanding his clothing line to include workout attire.  His brand is called HDEU, which stands for ‘Head Down, Eyes Up’. 

Rice told “Country Weekly,” that was his motto while he was trying to recover from a football injury his junior year at the University of North Carolina.  He says it caught on with his music fans after they noticed it handwritten on his baseball hats. 

In addition to hats and t-shirts, Rice’s clothing line now includes gym-friendly hoodies, beanies, training pants for women and more.  “I wanted to make some stuff that I can wear to work out in,” he says. “For me personally, if I’m working out or playing sports with HDEU on my chest or anywhere on my body, it’s going to remind me of that mentality. If you keep that mentality, you block all the good and the bad out and just focus on your task. Literally, the only person who can stop you is you.”

Jake Owen’s Love Bus Breaks Down On Day 1

Posted on: March 7th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

On the road headed towards #staugustine #jakeslovebus #americancountrylovesong

Posted by Jake Owen on Sunday, March 6, 2016

“In life there’s always going to be obstacles,” Jake Owen reminds himself in a video of his first day (March 6) on the road for his ‘Love Bus Road Trip.’

#brokedown #jakeslovebus#10milesoutsideofStAugustine#americancountrylovesong

Posted by Jake Owen on Sunday, March 6, 2016

He got it fixed though and was on his way and posted a recap video of his first day on the road…

Last week, Owen announced his ‘Love Bus Road Trip’ after buying a 1966 Volkswagen bus that he has named ‘the Love Bus’. He’ll be driving the bus from Nashville to Key West and plans to meet fans along the way. You can follow his journey and stops through the bus’ Twitter and Instagram.

More ‘Little Fishers?’ Carrie Says, “At Least One More.”

Posted on: March 7th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

Not long after celebrating her son’s first birthday, Carrie Underwood tells People that more children are in her future.

In an interview with People, she was asked where she sees herself in five years, and she said she hopes to give Isaiah a sibling.

“I definitely see one more baby. At least,” she said. “Oh, Isaiah will be in kindergarten. Mike will most likely be retired by then. He’ll be 40! He’s like the second-oldest on the team already.”

She adds, she and husband Mike Fisher plan on their current Tennessee home to be their “forever home.”

“We’ll be living out here in the country,” the singer predicts. “We have land that’s five minutes away that we’re going to build on.”

Source: Taste Of Country

After A 2-Year Battle With Cancer, Joey Feek Has Died

Posted on: March 4th, 2016 by Mel McCrae

“My wife’s greatest dream came true today. She is in Heaven.” That’s the message from Rory Feek shared today in his blog, ‘This Life I Live‘ as his wife Joey passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer.

“The cancer is gone, the pain has ceased and all her tears are dry,” he writes. “Joey is in the arms of her beloved brother Justin and using her pretty voice to sing for her savior.”

Joey had been in what Rory had described as a deep sleep the last several days saying it was one they didn’t feel she would come out of. “At 2:30 this afternoon, as we were gathered around her, holding hands and praying.. my precious bride breathed her last. And a moment later took her first breath on the other side.”

As for his plans, he’s heading back to Tennessee with his kids saying it’s where Joey will be. “After four-and-a-half months in Indiana, we will soon be back home in Tennessee. Me, and our little one, with our older daughters. It’s hard for me to imagine being there without Joey, but at the same time…it is where she wants us to be. It’s where she will be.”

Rules – Pay For My Prom 2016

Posted on: March 3rd, 2016 by brent

February 29, 2016

See also General Rules Updated 9/24/14

‘CAT COUNTRY 98.7 PAY FOR MY PROM CONTEST’

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

The specific rules for this Contest written below are in addition to “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated September 24,2014.  If there is a conflict in language, these specific rules will govern.

Contest Name: Cat Country 98.7 PAY FOR MY PROM Contest (the “Contest”)

Station(s):  CAT COUNTRY 98.7 – WYCT (FM), PENSACOLA (the “Stations(s)”)

Station Business Address:  7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504

Station Business Telephone:  850-262-6000

1. Description of Contest/Promotion.

A.  DATES OF CONTEST:  The Contest will begin on or about  March 1, 2016 and end on or about March 18, 2016.  The Contest dates may be extended at the sole discretion of Station management.

B. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING.  Void where prohibited.  Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.

C.  HOW TO ENTER

Register to win on line at www.catcountry987.com, or on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter by submitting a 15 sec video of you and your Prom Date, your school and why you want “Cat Country 98.7 to Pay for my Prom” or with the hashtag #promCC2016.  One video from each High School in Escambia and Santa Rosa County that submits a video will be randomly picked and advance to the finals March 14 – March 18 at 8:30am.  The winner with the most votes will be announced on the air on 3/18 after an audit of voting by station judges.

D. HOW TO PLAY

All videos must be submitted by 6am Monday March 14th.  Please include your name and your school.  One  video (subject to submissions) representing each school that submitted a video will advance to the finals for voting on March 14 – March 18th.   Voting is restricted to Facebook users in the United State only.  The approved video with the most votes will win. The grand prize winner will be announced on the air on 3/18. In the event of a technological failure, one of the videos will be randomly selected by the Cat Country 98.7 panel of judges. If winner cannot be contacted within three (3) business days an alternate name will be chosen until winner is identified.

Votes submitted from outside the United States are not eligible.  Use of Voting Services is not permitted and any votes identified as such will be disqualified.  Votes will be reviewed prior to the prize being awarded.

E.  ELIGIBILITY

This is a local contest sponsored by Cat Country 98.7, and it has no connection to any other organization.  The Contest is open to all Cat Country 98.7 listeners at least 16 years old.  Winners can win prize no more than one (1) time each thirty (30) days. Participants and winner(s) must be U.S. residents and at least 16 years old as determined by the Company and winners must reside in the Escambia, FL or Santa Rosa, Fl.  Only one (1) entry per person. Only one (1) prize allowed per household for each Contest in every thirty (30) days. Employees of the Company, the Contest’s participating sponsors and their advertising agencies, employees of other radio or television stations, and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate or win. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as in-laws, or by current or past marriages, re-marriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related. Any prizes not awarded due to ineligibility of contestant are returned to the Station for reuse.

F. PRIZES

The Prize(s) that may be awarded to eligible winner(s) include: a dress from Renee’s Bridal and a Tux from Randal’s Formal Wear, The Boutonniere and Corsage from Fiore of Pensacola, dinner at Nick’s Boat House  ($100 Gift Card), Professional Pre prom pictures from Bub Lavoy Photography.  Also ladies your hair will be styled and Make up done at VIBE, and Still Waters Day and Medical spa is going to hook you up with a Mani/Pedi.

All prizes must be accepted as awarded and are non-transferable.  To claim a prize, winner must come to the Station’s business office 7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida during the hours of 8:15 am to 5:45 pm Monday through Friday, within 30 days after winning, and provide government-issued photo ID that Station will copy.  Winner must complete the eligibility forms, Station waiver and release forms, and IRS W-9 form.

See “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated September 24,2014 for important additional eligibility information.

Blake Buys Gwen A Horse

Posted on: March 2nd, 2016 by Mel McCrae

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton actually do have a lot in common including a love of horses.

Gwen gushed in January about her new horse, Halo, which she called her “best present ever,” and Blake confirmed it yesterday (March 1). “I got her a horse and I got myself a horse at the same time,” he told Entertainment Tonight‘s Nancy O’Dell.

Look at my fancy fringe!! #cantbelivemylife Gx #Halo

A photo posted by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) on

“Gwen, she loves riding and she loves horses. It’s actually so funny that people are so shocked by that, but if you can name me one girl on the planet that doesn’t love horses or just think that they are beautiful…”

The two will get to spend more time together on the new season of ‘The Voice.’ Gwen isn’t a coach this season but will be a mentor for Team Blake in a few weeks.

The Band Perry Leave Longtime Record Label

Posted on: March 1st, 2016 by Mel McCrae

The Band Perry have split from their longtime record label, Republic Nashville and the Big Machine Label Group. They announced the separation on Facebook:

We and Big Machine Label Group have made a mutual decision to bring our working relationship to a close. We are grateful…

Posted by The Band Perry on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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The separation comes in advance of what was expected to be their third album, although it’s not known who will release the album. It has been rumored the band may be considering a crossover to pop music. The band released the title track from their album ‘Live Forever’, and it was a Top 30 hit, but fell short of expectations and the pop-leaning sound is one reason why it didn’t become the hit envisioned.

Source: Taste Of Country