Lee Brice, 'I Drive Your Truck' Goes No. 1; Miranda Lambert Scores Shoe Line + More: Country Music News Roundup
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The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.
Lee Brice has his third consecutive chart-topper from Hard 2 Love,
his critically-acclaimed sophomore album. This week, his poignant "I
Drive Your Truck" takes the No. 1 spot on both the Billboard and
Mediabase country singles charts. "I was immediately drawn to this song,
so I'm not surprised that fans have connected to it like they have,"
gushes the singer-songwriter. "Since we put it out as a single, fans
from across the country have shared their own truck stories through just
about any way they can -- calling into the radio, on tour at
meet-and-greet, Twitter, Facebook, emails and texts. I'm just glad I got
to be a part of this special song."
Sunday's ACM Awards saw its best ratings in 15 years.
With Nielsen data reporting more than 15 million ACM viewers, the live
CBS broadcast was the most-watched show of the night.
Kid Rock's
summer tour will be cheap! The singer and his Twisted Brown Trucker
Band are offering tickets in all sections of the concert venues for just
$20. Lower prices are also being planned on everything from parking to
beer for every show in every city. Kid Rock will perform in
amphitheaters beginning June 28 in Bristow, Va. The tour runs through
Sept. 15 in Tampa, Fla. Kool and the Gang, ZZ Top and Uncle Kracker have been confirmed as opening acts on select dates.
Scotty McCreery
is championing an effort to motivate teens to get involved with the
launch of the first ever "Peanut Butter & Jam Slam." The goal: to
collect one of the most requested food items at food banks, peanut
butter. DoSomething.org
and Walmart are teaming up with the "American Idol" winner, who appears
in a national public service announcement encouraging teens to get
started on peanut butter and jam drives. "Millions of kids experience
hunger every day, but it just doesn't have to be this way," says the
singer. "That's why I am lending my voice (yes, very low voice) to help
motivate teens to collect jars of peanut butter and jelly to help fight
hunger." The campaign, which launched on April 2 ("National Peanut
Butter and Jelly Day") runs through May 14, 2013. Watch the PSA -- and
see the 19-year-old's special PB&J recipe, which features a secret
ingredient
The CMA Songwriters Series returns to Joe's Pub in New
York City for a special two-night event, May 7 and 8. The CMA
Songwriters Series, celebrating its ninth year, will feature special
guests Phil Vassar, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and host Bob DiPiero. Show times for both nights will be 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM ET.
Brad Paisley's new album, Wheelhouse
hits stores tomorrow (April 9). He's celebrating this week in sunny Los
Angeles, where he'll visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "Dancing With
the Stars" on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he'll perform on "The Tonight Show
With Jay Leno." Then, the "Beat This Summer" singer jets to New York to
appear on "Good Morning America" on Friday.
How'd you like to walk in Miranda Lambert's
shoes? The ACM Female Vocalist of the Year is designing a shoe line
with Rich Footwear Group, which will include casual shoes, dress shoes,
sandals and boots. "From country to rock 'n roll, my goal is to style
shoes that fit your inner outlaw," says Miranda. The singer's shoe line
is expected to go on sale in the U.S. and Canada in early 2014.
Lee Brice is going for his fourth straight #1 hit from his album, Hard 2 Love, with the new single, “Parking Lot Party.” The song has been going over well on the road so far, and Lee hopes fans will enjoy hearing “Parking Lot Party” on the radio this summer. Lee’s previous chart toppers from Hard 2 Love including “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love” and “I Drive Your Truck.”
