It’s a hot week in Music City filled with CMAFest fanfare, and CMT just announced their 14th annual CMT On Tour headliners! Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge are joining forces for the co-headlining “Boots And Suits Tour” this Fall and they’re bringing Danielle Bradbury along for the ride!
Watch the tour announcement below. Tour dates will be announced later this summer and we expect it will sell out fast! You don’t want to miss Thomas shaking his Southside on stage every night. To make it a true co-headlining tour, Thomas and Brett will flip a coin each night to see who goes on first!
Thomas Rhett just released the music video for his funky new single “Crash and Burn.” The video shows Thomas trying to win back a girl, who somehow isn’t impressed by his sweet car, jacket and dance moves, or by him standing outside her window with a boombox in the rain – “Say Anything”-style. We love the contrast between the songs lyrics and its upbeat tempo. You can’t help but dance along – even poor, heartbroken music video Thomas can’t help but smile! Watch the video below.
It’s Memorial Day Weekend which mean’s it’s officially Summer! We’re looking forward to all of the outdoor concerts, BBQs, and of course some new music! Here are some of the albums dropping this Summer we can’t wait for!
1. Canaan Smith – “Bronco” out June 23
We’ve had Canaan’s EP playing nonstop, and earlier this week we got to hear more tracks off of the album at a show in NYC. This album is going to be GOOD. Pre-Order a signed copy of “Bronco”
2. Kacey Musgraves – “Pageant Material” out June 23
Kacey is serving up her sophomore album in style Pre-Order “Pageant Material”
3. Hilary Duff – “Breathe In, Breathe Out” out June 15
We’re so excited about a new album from Hilary that we too have to breathe in, breathe out and keep calm. Fingers crossed a tour is to follow!
Pre-Order “Breathe In, Breathe Out” on Amazon
4. Thomas Rhett – Title and Date TBD
While we don’t have any official info yet, Thomas is expected to drop his new album later this Summer. We love what we’ve heard so far, with the funky lead single “Crash and Burn” and also tracks that he’s been playing live, like “South Side” and the beautiful “Die A Happy Man.”
Buy “Crash and Burn” on iTunes
5. Cody Simpson – “Free” out June 23
This will be Cody’s first album he’s done entirely on his own, free to create the music he’s wanted to all along. Cody and his music are pretty much the definition of a laid back Summer by the beach. Pre-Order “Free” on iTunes
The 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards air this Sunday, April 19th, on CBS! We’re especially excited about this year’s group of Best New Artist nominees, along with some more familiar faces. Don’t forget you can vote for Best New Artist and Entertainer of the Year at VoteACM.com up until the start of the show! Here are our favorite tracks from some of this year’s ACM Award Nominees.
1. Thomas Rhett – “Front Porch Junkies” Nominated for Best New Artist
We fell for Thomas’ funky country style, and after seeing him live he is one of our favorite performers, ever. We love all the Best New Artist nominees (really, you can’t go wrong), but we can’t help but root for the Home Team.
2. Dan + Shay – “What You Do To Me” Nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year
This is one of our favorite songs of all time, of any genre, and quickly made its way to the top of our most played tracks. We can’t wait to see Dan + Shay + Nick (Jonas) perform at this year’s show!
3. Cole Swindell – “Let Me See Ya Girl” Nominated for Best New Artist
Cole has written hit after hit for artists like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georiga Line, and more. His debut album has had 3 #1 singles and counting. It’s one of those albums where every song is your jam.
4. Sam Hunt – “Breakup In A Small Town” Nominated for Best New Artist
We. Are. Obsessed. With. This. Song. The perfect representation of Sam’s R&B / country mashup. Sam has been dominating the charts lately since “Montevallo” was released late last year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled off a win.
5. Kacey Musgraves – “Biscuits” Nominated for Song of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year
Kacy’s throwback music and sartorial style (she and her band are always on point) is a refreshing change. We can’t wait for Kacey’s upcoming album!
It’s been a long week, feels like two! We’re counting down the days until our first outdoor concert this summer but until then, here is our Friday Five songs that we’ve had stuck in our heads all week!
After weeks of teasing fans with snippets of a new song on his social media, Thomas Rhett finally released a brand new track off his upcoming album! “Crash and Burn” is the first single from his sophomore album, expected later this summer. The track was co-written by Chris Stapleton. In the vein of his current #1 hit, “Makes Me Wanna,” the new track is bringing a funky, soulful vibe to country music. Thomas has said his upcoming album is influenced by artists like Bruno Mars. Guess he wants to funk country music up! (Sorry, we had to)
Listen to Thomas’ new single “Crash And Burn” below and pickup a copy on iTunes now!
Thomas is nominated for Best New Artist at the 2015 ACM Awards, against fellow nominees Sam Hunt and Cole Swindell. Fan voting for your fave is open now at VoteACM.com (Don’t make us choose! Although, we can’t help but root for the Home Team…) The awards air on CBS on April 19th.
Thomas Rhett played a killer sold-out show at the Paramount in Huntington, NY over the weekend. It was one of those shows that you’ll always remember – everyone in the crowd could feel something special was happening. Thomas had already been having a great week: he made history when his single “Makes Me Wanna” hit #1 on the Country Airplay chart, making him only the second country artist to ever have 3 #1 hits from a debut album, and the first to do so in over 20 years.
When he played “Make Me Wanna,” just 4 songs into the set, the energy in the room went off the charts, as the already hyped up crowd dance and sang along to every word. It was so overwhelming that Thomas had to pause a couple of times to wipe away tears before he could continue (as did we). Which only egged the crowd on more, as everyone erupted into cheers and the usual chants of “USA! USA!.” It was a touching and telling moment, and we get chills just thinking about it. Ladies and gentlemen, Thomas Rhett has arrived.
Thomas kicked off the night with a newer track, “South Side,” encouraging the audience to shake their “south sides.” Thomas proved again and again during his set that he is indeed very good at shaking his south side. He’s mentioned wanting to bring soul and funk back into country music, and he’s certainly doing just that. Like most of country’s new artists at the moment, Thomas was influenced by a wide range of music, not just country. A cover of Lee Brice’s “Parking Lot Party,” (which Thomas co-wrote) included a medley of Weezer’s “Beverly Hills” and David Lee Murphy’s “Dust On The Bottle.” His intro music was Jason Derulo’s “Trumpets,” and he broke into a little of Justin Timberlake’s “Suit and Tie.” He ended his set with a cover of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ hit “Uptown Funk,” further showcasing his funky side.
Thomas has the unique ability to make every person in the room feel like they are a part of the show – pointing out fans in the front rows and the rafters, signing hats and taking selfies mid-song, and calling out to one fan in the audience who was standing there with his arms crossed. Boy, you can’t do that at at Thomas Rhett show. He got the surprise of his life later in the night when Thomas pulled him onstage during his cover of “Friends In Low Places,” handed him his guitar and encouraged him to sing, “play guitar,” and yes, shake his south side. After spotting a Birthday poster in the crowd, Thomas made sure to get the Birthday Girl’s name before leading a “Happy Birthday” singalong. He asked the girl if she was having a great time – we think it’s safe to say best Birthday, ever.
All in all, we went in to the show not knowing what to expect, just that we liked his album. And we walked out much bigger fans than before. We’re not sorry for partyin’ with Thomas on Saturday night.
Thomas Rhett is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line and Frankie Ballard. Check out all of his upcoming tour dates HERE! And if you have the chance to see him, GO! He’ll be the one headlining Madison Square Garden one day.
Set List:
Intro
South Side
Something To Do With My Hands
What You Got In That Cup
Makes Me Wanna
Parking Lot Party Medley
It Goes Like This
T-Shirt
Front Porch Junkies
Sorry For Partyin’
Take You Home
Beer With Jesus
Round Here
Get Me Some Of That
Uptown Funk
Friends In Low Places (encore)
Pickup a copy of Thomas Rhett’s debut album “It Goes Like This” on iTunes now! Visit our Tumblr for more photos from the show.
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