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Keith Urban Brings Pitbull Into Album Fold

Posted on: March 28th, 2016 by brent

Keith Urban’s next studio album will be very different. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, he says a collaboration with Pitbull called “Sun” which includes a rap verse — a first for one of his records.

“He brings a mischievous, sexy swagger to it, in a very different way,” Keith tells the magazine.

Another track called “Gone Tomorrow, Here Today” producer Jeff Bhasker calls a “banjo fusion.” According to Rolling Stone, it features a lick where Urban’s banjo sounds like a sitar. That song also includes “a verse he spits so quickly it’s almost like he’s rapping.”

“This is way more than I’ve ever cut before,” he says. “It was a lot of searching, a lot of experimenting, and when you get to work with as many people as I did, you end up with a lot of stuff.”
Keith also collaborated with Nile Rogers and busbee for a song called “Sun Don’t Let Me Down.” The song was in part inspired by Urban’s wife, Nicole Kidman.

“In the end of the first verse, it actually references my wife,” he shares. “She’s in a movie called ‘To Die For’ and in one scene she’s dancing in front of the headlights. So the lyric goes: ‘There in the headlights, dancing like she’s in a movie scene. To die for, and she’s killing me.'”

Other song titles revealed in the article include “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” which Rolling Stone likens to “a waltz-like ballad,” as well as what they call “a U2-style anthem” titled “Boy Gets a Truck.”

‘Ripcord’ is due out May 6.

Source: Taste Of Country

Kelsea Ballerini Reacts To ACM Win

Posted on: March 24th, 2016 by brent

Kelsea Ballerini has been on a steady path to country stardom since her first single, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” was released, but the artist is continually surprised by her success.

She posted a photo on Instagram on March 23 showing her completely shocked reaction to getting the news that she’d won the 2016 ACM Award for New Female Artist. She’s seen sitting on the floor, jaw dropped, hands to her temples, as she receives the verdict. Her caption is one of complete humility and gratitude, thanking fans sincerely for getting her to where she is and noting her inability to stay calm in situations like these.

yesterday, I got a phone call from my friend Bob Romeo who let me know that I won my first ACM award for New Female artist. I don't even know what to say, so for now I will just say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. For making not only my dreams come true, but for making all of the people around me who work so hard have so many beautiful moments to celebrate. Here is my reaction to the call. Keeping it calm, as always.

A photo posted by Kelsea Ballerini (@kelseaballerini) on

Source: Taste Of Country

Jason Aldean Releases A Candle

Posted on: March 23rd, 2016 by brent

Luke Bryan had a candle, Blake Shelton had a candle, now Jason Aldean is getting in the candle business!

Instead of having the candle scented after him, Jason unveiled candles made out of recycled beer bottles. The candle is named ‘Laid Back’ and has a fragrance described as “rich base of vanilla, musk and sandlewood” and is “livened up with hints of jasmine lavender and orange.” Each one costs $16 and burns up to 45 hours. Order yours here.

ACM Top New Artist Awards Handed Out

Posted on: March 23rd, 2016 by brent

The 2016 ACM Awards aren’t for a couple of weeks yet, but the winners of the three major New Artist categories have already been announced.

Kelsea Ballerini has been named New Female Artist of the Year, and Chris Stapleton won New Male Artist of the Year. Old Dominion have been awarded New Duo/Group of the Year in the upcoming awards show, which is in its 51st year. These wins mark the first-ever ACM wins for any of the three artists.

The newcomer categories, which include New Male Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the Year and New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, used to be fan-voted, but they are incorporated into the professional membership voting process for the first time this year. Chris leads the ACM nominations with six additional categories, including Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Kelsea is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Old Dominion are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will co-host the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3.

Source: Taste Of Country

Dierks Bentley Shares His Naked ACM Awards Nightmare

Posted on: March 22nd, 2016 by brent

Dierks Bentley will be hosting the 51st ACM Awards with Luke Bryan in Las Vegas on April 3rd and he’s a little nervous. He posted this video on Twitter to explain the nightmare he keeps having and apparently he’s worried that he’s going to forget his clothes when he goes on stage in 2 Sundays. Undoubtedly, this is a great way to get people to remember to watch the ACM Awards this year and I’m sure the ladies enjoyed the tease!

Gwen Stefani Says Blake Shelton Saved Her From a Dark Place

Posted on: March 21st, 2016 by brent

Both Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were working through public divorces last year when they met on The Voice, and Gwen says getting to know Shelton pulled her out of a dark place.

The former No Doubt frontwoman reveals in an interview with CBS This Morning that finding someone who understood her plight was deeply meaningful for her.

Gwen’s new record was released on Friday (March 18), and Blake showed his support by buying five copies of it. He will also release a personal new album, titled ‘If I’m Honest’, May 20..

Source: Taste Of Country

Kane Brown Releases “Used to Love You Sober” Video

Posted on: March 21st, 2016 by brent

Kane Brown is a newcomer with a dedicated and passionate fanbase, which he shows off in his “Used to Love You Sober” video.

The video is a montage of footage from his life performing on the road, interacting with fans and free time off the bus, with intermittent shots of the 22-year-old soulfully singing the heartbreaking lyrics while passionately looking into the camera.

Fans get to see a glimpse of the early days of his career with this video. Despite the grieving lyrics, we get to see Brown’s charming dimples from smiling so much through out the various scenes. The young singer seems to be enjoying his time in the spotlight.

Source: Taste Of Country

Rules – Dream Prom – 2016

Posted on: March 18th, 2016 by brent

March 18, 2016 

‘CAT COUNTRY 98.7 Dream Prom Giveaway

CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS 

The specific rules for this Contest written below are in addition to “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated 09.24.14 If there is a conflict in language, these specific rules will govern.

Contest Name: Dream Prom Giveaway (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.  DATE OF CONTEST:  03-18-16 through 03-28-16

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 at CatCountry987.com.

D. HOW TO PLAY

Log on to CatCountry987.com and register to win between now and 8:15am on Monday March 28, 2016.

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 Station 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. Any one may nominate or register a student providing that the student is attending prom in Escambia, FL or Santa Rosa County Florida.  The final winner must show a valid school ID from a high school in Escambia or Santa Rosa County Florida.  The Final winner must be 16 years or older.

F. PRIZES

The Prize(s) that may be awarded to eligible winner 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 Skopalo’s  ($100 Gift Card), Professional Pre prom pictures from Bub Lavoy Photography.  Also ladies you can have your hair styled and make up 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 prize, winner must come to the station during the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm  Monday trough Friday, within 30 days after winning, and provide government-issued photo ID which the Station will copy for file. AND FOR THIS CONSTEST a Valid SCHOOL ID as noted above. After identification procedure and forms are satisfactorily completed, winner may claim their prize. If prize is cash prize it will be sent to winner’s mailing address no later than 30 days after prize is won. The station’s business office is at 7251 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32504.

See “Cat Country 98.7 General Contest Rules” dated 09.24.14 for important additional prize information.

 

Dustin Lynch Wants You To Put Your Phone Away

Posted on: March 18th, 2016 by brent

Posting photos and video to social media has become second nature for many. We rarely see anyone without a phone attached to their side, but it’s something that Dustin Lynch would like to see put to the side.

“You’re trying to be a videographer the whole time. As a new artist, I love people that use the phone and spread the word online about how much fun they’re having. It’s free advertising,” he tells Billboard. But, he’d like to see the phones put aside for a couple hours.

“I would love to see someone step out and make people leave their phones at the front door. It would be incredible to see what that environment would be like,” he added. “That would be interesting.”

Blake Shelton Sues Over Tabloid Rumors

Posted on: March 18th, 2016 by brent

In a declaration filed this week in relation to his lawsuit against In Touch, Blake Shelton denies a number of claims made by the tabloid, including that he peed on a mailbox. He also asserts that he never touches vodka before 11 o’clock in the morning.

Blake’s declaration reads: “I do not … drink vodka before 11 a.m. I am never drunk, intoxicated, or unable to perform my job on The Voice or elsewhere. I do not slur my words or stumble when I drink. I have never urinated on a mailbox in public, or otherwise.” Blake also denied that his drinking destroyed his marriage to Miranda Lambert, noting, “During our marriage, Ms. Lambert never begged, demanded, or asked me to go to rehab.”

In his declaration, Blake admits that he jokes about drinking, saying, “Drinking or comments about drinking is part of my shtick with my fans.” Blake slapped In Touch publisher Bauer Publishing Company with a $2 million lawsuit in October over the tabloid’s claims that he was heading to rehab after hitting “rock bottom.”