George Strait never goes out of style, so when he even hints about recording new music, I listen. “Cowboys and Indians” magazine asked what kind of lyrics he looks for in a song, and that’s when he tipped us off. “I like making records and plan on doing another one soon. I’m narrowing down my song choices now.” As you probably know, George seldom writes his own songs, but he’s brilliant at picking good ones. I mean, the man has sold over 120 million records. As for what he looks for in a song, it HAS to have a great melody, and if the lyrics are also good, then he’s interested. Quote, “A great lyric along with a great melody is obviously what you’re looking to create.” So, there WILL be new music, but it’ll be a while before we hear it because he’s still searching for songs.
The Georgia Bulldogs thumped TCU 65 to 7 in the National Championship on Monday. And some big names in country hopped online to celebrate the win. Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett are both from Georgia and posted photos in their Bulldog gear. Luke Combs watched the game with co-writer Ray Fulcher, who’s a big Georgia fan. And Kane Brown posted a video of his daughter Kingsley yelling “Go Dawgs!”
Jon Pardi’s wife Summer is due to give birth to the couple’s first child in February. And because she wants the whole world to know how much she’s loving it, she posted a nude pregnancy photo. She wrote: “I will never get over how amazing this pregnancy experience has been, and how wildly magical the female body is.”
Dolly Parton is finally immortalized as a Funko Pop! Figure. There are two different versions. One is exclusive to Funko and she’s wearing the white sparkly outfit from her 2014 Glastonbury Festival performance. The other is her in a sparkly orange outfit holding a banjo.
Hank Williams Jr. is going on tour this year . . . and he’ll be bringing Old Crow Medicine Show plus “some new rowdy friends” along to open the shows. It kicks off May 12th in Tuscaloosa, Alabama . . . and wraps in August. The Pavilion at Star Lake — 665 Route 18, Burgettstown – Jun. 10th, 2023 – 7:00 PM
Last month, LeAnn Rimes had to shut herself down due to a “vocal cord bleed,” which definitely doesn’t sound fun. But she’s officially off vocal rest now, and has been cleared to perform. She’s added some new dates to her tour . . . and tickets will go on sale later this month. The fan pre-sale starts TODAY.
Jelly Roll hit up Facebook to celebrate “Son of a Sinner” becoming his first Number One country hit. He thanked tons of people in the writeup, but this sums up his feelings. Quote, “I’m so filled with gratitude as tears stream down my face while I type this. I currently have the #1 song on country radio.”
They’re doing a Leslie Jordan tribute show on February 19th at the Grand Ole Opry. Performers include Eddie Vedder, Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Billy Strings, and Lukas Nelson. Proceeds will benefit the EB Research Partnership. Leslie passed away in October.
When it comes to college sports, Carly Pearce is all about basketball. Especially the team from her home state. Quote, “I love everything to do with the Kentucky Wildcats basketball. I grew up with a father that’s very into sports and we like to watch . . . races and running, cause we both run. But I’m not very athletic other than running [and] U.K. basketball.”
