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I love anything involving racing or cars! NASCAR is my favorite sport. I love to write! I cover the Cup series and Xfinity series. I also love to write about Racing and about comic books Also a Country Music Lover

Angie and The Deserters Release “You” Music Video! – Watch

It’s you that I lie for

You that I die for

Got to move on without you

That is part of the chorus of Angie and The Deserters‘ new single “You.” The song and video both reflect a relationship that is no longer what it use to be, but it’s hard to let go of that person that has been a part of your life for so long. The music video, which is shot in black and white add to the already haunting quality the song has.

WATCH THE “YOU” MUSIC VIDEO

“You” will resonate with many listeners as so many can think back about a relationship, whether romantic in nature or not, that hasn’t been healthy. Relationships can be emotionally damaging and as hard as it is to let that person go, it’s what’s best for both of you so that you can be free of the emotional turmoil attached with hanging on.

Angie Bruyere is the lead singer who is originally from upstate New York. She grew up exploring the backwoods and train tracks of her home which helped inspire the imaginations of her lyrics and melodies. In 2014 the group caught the eye of Fender Guitar company who took notice of Angie after the release of their album, West Of The Night,  featured singles “Mason Jar” and “Goodbyes.” Fender even featured Angie as their artist of the month! Angie also caught the eye of Nashville with her sound and lyrics.

 
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The Deserters are made up of guitarists Kyle Stevens (Bang Tango),  Danny
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(Gutter Boy) and  pedal steel player Chris Lawrence. The latest Single from them “The Gift” debuted on Radio Indie Alliance‘s charts at #1, it also reached #4 on The Alternate Roots top ten songs of the week! So their new release is highly anticipated!

On October 7th,  Angie and The Deserters will release their new EP which is titled the same as their single and brand new video You!

Angie says that she wrote “You” about a relationship that is fading due to secrets and thoughts that can no longer be hidden. She also talks about when she wrote it.

“It was written while I was touring with the London Quireboys in England. I was on the tour bus driving though the English countryside, and wrote it one long night with Guy Griffin about what was going on back home in Los Angeles.”

The EP You comes out on October 7th! More information can be found at http://www.angieandthedeserters.com/

 

Album Review: Jason Aldean Releases 7th Album ‘They Don’t Know’

Comin’ to get some of what you got / Girl I’m comin’ in hot / I’m comin’ in hot is part of the chorus of one of Jason Aldean‘s new songs “Comin’ In Hot” and the lyrics reflects his new album They Don’t Know.

The album which dropped on September 9th, is the 7th studio album from the Georgia born superstar. Aldean is known for pushing the boundaries of country music and returns to his roots on this album. The power chords of the guitar make their return on  They Don’t Know after being absent for the majority of his last album Old Boots New Dirt. They Don’t Know blends Aldean’s new sound with his old sound. The title track “They Don’t Know” is reminiscence of his early work such as “Amarillo Sky” and “Hicktown” the song is about being proud of where you came from even if it is a small farming town.

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The album also features a surprising duet; Kelsea Ballerini joins Aldean on the song “First Time Again.” The song is about a lost love and looking back on the relationship as you see the person with someone new. Aldean tells Sounds Like Nashville about how he chose Ballerini to sing with him on the song. It was hearing her #1 song “Peter Pan” on the radio that sealed the deal for him!

“Honestly, with that song, we were looking for somebody to possibly do this duet with, and Kelsea Ballerini’s name came up, Really, it was when I heard the song she has out now, the “Peter Pan” song, that I started to listen to her voice and go, ‘All right, well I haven’t really heard her sing like that yet,’ so that was when it caught my attention.”

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While some of the album returns to Aldean’s original sound, there is also some songs that reflect a newer sound. Songs such as “In Case You Don’t Remember,” “One We Won’t Forget,” “This Plane Don’t Go There” and “A Little More Summertime” are all songs about either losing a love and thinking back about it or finding a love that makes you love a place you once hated which is showcased in the song “Reason To Love L.A.”

The album is also filled with more songs that go the traditional country route with a flare of pop such as “Whiskey’d Up,” “All Out Of Beer,” “Any Ol’ Barstool” and “When The Lights Go Out” which mix drinking and romance. Whether it be drinking to forget your love, or drinking to remember or to have a good time.

Aldean continues to be a road warrior much like the early days of his career! On the day his album came out and the night after (9/9 & 9/10) Aldean played  shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, where he entertained more then 60,000 fans in the two days. The shows also featured Kid Rock as well as Aldean’s Six String Circus Tour mates Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses, and Deejay Sliver!

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The album forms a tale of love, heartbreak, and having a good time. The lead single “Lights Come On” which went #1 earlier this year is about the concert experience and the feelings you get from seeing your favorite artist live. The newest single “A Little More Summertime” is moving up the charts and the video debuted the same day They Don’t Know came out ! The video follows along with the song, about a lost love and remembering the memories. In the video Aldean has a very special co-star, his wife Brittany Williams!

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They Don’t Know became the first country album since Luke Bryan‘s Kill The Lights to top the Billboard 200 chart! This was his third consecutive album to go#1! His albums Old Boots, New Dirt and Night Train also debuted at #1!

For more information on the tour, album or anything Aldean related visit Jasonaldean.com

Watch The “A Little More Summertime” Video Below! 

Jordyn Mallory Makes A Splash With “Boat Friend” Video – Watch!

Jordyn Mallory is no stranger to music videos, you can find her in superstar Jason Aldean’s Music Video for “Dirt Road Anthem.” Now at 24 years old, she’s releasing her own music video for her debut single “Boat Friend.” Mallory has been paving her way into the music industry any way she could. She was a part of Simon Fuller‘s If I Can Dream and was also on American Idol. Since then, she has moved to Nashville and has a publishing deal. Mallory has songwriting cuts with Kip Moore and Dan Couch. Additionally, she has opened for Loretta Lynn, Emerson Drive, Jake Owen and more.

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The song “Boat Friend” is a Pop infused song with a hint of southern style about having fun in the summer. It has the catchy hook, “I don’t want a Boyfriend, I just want a Boat friend.” The song is all about enjoying being single during he summer and just having a blast!  The video fits the song perfectly as it shows Mallory and her friends having a dance party on a boat and cruising he lake. The video was shot at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, TN.

“Boat Friend” was inspired by a conversation that took place with her friends, Mallory recalls:

Two summers ago, I was in a Jeep with my girlfriends when one of the girls said ‘I really wanna be single this summer but we need to find some guys with a boat,’ and I said ‘You don’t want a boyfriend, you need a boat friend.’ Everyone laughed and I immediately knew I was going to write that song.

 

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This has been a big year for Mallory who released her self-titled EP earlier this year. The 4 song EP showcases her fresh young sound as well as her songwriting ability. The songs all paint a picture of the life Mallory leads, from the song “Boat Friend” to “Southern Belle” she shows off her range and songwriting ability. “Boy To Blame” is about living life to the fullest and going out with your friends after a boy has done you wrong and sharing the experiences on Instagram. “Good Memory” could be considered a bookend to “Boy To Blame” the song is about looking back on nights spent with a past love, and how the memory is still crystal clear after all these years!

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Listen to Jordyn Mallory’s self-titled EP

Chris Carmack & Erin Slaver welcome Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Chris Carmack and his fiancée Erin Slaver who welcomed their baby girl into the world this past week in Nashville! Slaver shared the news on Instagram about their new addition!

Carmack is of course known for his roles in Nashville as Will Lexington and his role as Luke Ward on The O.C.! He also has became quite the singer after joined the Nashville cast and released a EP last year. His fiancée Erin Slaver has been a guest star on Nashville & she is also a touring musician as well. She’s played for many in Music City including Katie Armiger!

The couple became engaged in March of this year which they shared on Instagram. Then they announced their pregnancy a few months later!

Congrats to Chris Carmack and Erin Slaver on the new addition! It’s nice to see such a supportive father!

Deejay Silver & His Wife Welcome A Baby Boy! 

Congratulations to DeeJay Silver and his Wife Jenna Michelle Perdue! They became a family of 3 on September 1st! They welcomed their son Wake Silver Perdue into the world in Nashville on Thursday!  He was born in Nashville at 8.1 pounds and 21.5 inches.

“From the day we found out Jenna was pregnant, we prayed for a boy. Wake is our dream come true!” shares the new parents. “He’s the sweetest little blondie! We are beyond proud…and sleepy! So thankful for this little Jedi!”
The couple, who was married in January of 2015, shared the news of their growing family in late March of this year!

 

Sliver whose real name is John Perdue is a DJ that specializes in country music, he has a radio show and also gets crowds pumped up for concerts by performing before and in between sets at festivals and tours. He has been a fixture on Jason Aldean‘s tours for years. He also released a single earlier this summer called Just Got Paid Featuring Austin Webb!

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Jenna who works with the Cadillac car company is also recognizable, she’s a fixture on the tours, and also lets fans follow her adventures on Instagram as well as in two blogs. One that she does with 2 of her friends  The Neapolitan Three and a personal blog, Blonde On The Brightside  where she shares her adventures and tips about; life in general, anything from fashion to decorating and her journey of getting ready for Baby P!

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The proud parents took to Instagram to share the happy news! Mom and Baby are doing well, and as seen on Instagram are at home and doing great!

 

The newest member of the Perdue family as his own Instagram which shows off his many visitors he’s had since his birth. Including his uncle Jason Aldean and his family!

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Congrats to The Perdue Family!