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Epoch Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
‘All the Gold in California': A Hit Song Inspired by a Classic American Novel
In March 2025, country trio The Gatlin Brothers kicked off their 70th-anniversary tour. Just before they hit the road, frontman Larry Gatlin traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, where he made an appearance at The Listening Room music venue. He performed for an audience of professionals in town for the yearly Country Radio Seminar. During the set, he regaled audience members with stories about the inspiration behind his group's top hits. One of their signature chart-toppers, 'All the Gold in California,' has a unique origin story that can be traced all the way back to Odessa, Texas in 1965. That's when Larry's English teacher gave him a copy of the classic John Steinbeck novel 'The Grapes of Wrath,' and the story would serve as unexpected inspiration years later.
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees
Published May 08, 2025 • 2 minute read Ella Langley performs during Amazon Music Country Heat at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2024. Photo by Amy Harris / Amy Harris/Invision/AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they're not planning on slowing down any time soon. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account There's a lot to celebrate. Sixteen-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will once again host. Keith Urban will be awarded the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, marking the first time an artist has received the trophy on stage since Carrie Underwood was honored in 2010. And perhaps most exciting of all: the ACM Awards will open with a 14-minute 'Songs of the Decades' performance highlight 60 years of country music and featuring McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland and more. The ACM festivities actually began ahead of Thursday's event. Before the award show, first-time nominee Ella Langley won the title of female new artist; the male award went to Zach Top. Here's what you need to know before the main ACMs attraction begins. How to watch the ACM Awards The ACM Awards will stream on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific. No Prime membership is required to view the livestream. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Langley leads the ACM Awards this year with eight nominations, six of which are from her smash hit 'You Look Like You Love Me' with Riley Green. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen closely follow Langley's nominations with seven each. Chris Stapleton has six nominations; Green and Post Malone are tied with five. Johnson, Wilson, Wallen and Stapleton are up for the night's top category, entertainer of the year. Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Jelly Roll are also nominated for the award. Who's performing at the ACM Awards In addition to the star-studded 'Songs of the Decades' performance, Langley, Wilson, Top, Stapleton, Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney, Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson will perform. There will be a few star-studded duets as well. Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts will take the stage together, as will Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. Brooks & Dunn will perform with Johnson. Who's presenting Buckle up, because it's a long list of ACM presenters: Shelton, Judd, Green, Black, Carly Pearce, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Jordan Davis, Lee Ann Womack, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Rita Wilson, Sara Evans, Sugarland, The Oak Ridge Boys and NASCAR driver Chase Elliott. Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eric Church, Luke Combs honored with Artist Humanitarian Award for raising $24 million for Helene recovery and rebuilding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Country stars Eric Church and Luke Combs were co-recipients last week of the Country Radio Seminar 2025 Artist Humanitarian Award for their efforts to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Helene in western north Carolina and Tennessee. The honor was presented on Friday, Feb. 21, during the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville. Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle The Country Radio Broadcasters say that this year's award recognizes the unparalleled efforts of Church and Combs, who raised over $24 million in under a month, driven by the Concert for Carolina concert Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium. This event drew a record-breaking 82,000 fans and was mobilized by their collective teams in just 28 days. The concert's lineup included other North Carolinians James Taylor, The Avett Brothers and Parmalee, plus Billy Strings, Keith Urban and Sheryl Crow and others. Church, through his nonprofit organization Chief Cares, announced plans to build 100 homes for Helene victims, starting in Avery County. This effort provides critical shelter to families affected by the storm while also committing to helping address longer-term needs like creating jobs, rebuilding schools, and supporting local businesses. In addition, the Caldwell County native signed over all publishing royalties from his latest release, 'Darkest Hour,' to the people of North Carolina. Meanwhile, Combs and his team are working directly with North Carolina-based relief efforts to ensure funds are distributed where they are needed most. Their contributions support Samaritan's Purse, Manna Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. Combs was born in Huntersville and grew up in Asheville. 'Eric Church and Luke Combs' love for their home state has been nothing short of inspiring,' CRB Awards Committee Chair Beverlee Brannigan said in a statement: Their dedication to helping North Carolina recover after Hurricane Helene and their ongoing efforts show just how much they care. This award is a heartfelt recognition of their commitment, hard work, and genuine compassion for the people of North Carolina. Eric and Luke, we're proud to honor you.' The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was established in 1990 to recognize country artists whose philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support. Past recipients include Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Hyde Wins Inaugural LOOT8™ /Bob Kingsley Acoustic Alley Singer-Songwriter Contest
DRAKE HYDE WINS INAUGURAL LOOT8™ /BOB KINGSLEY ACOUSTIC ALLEY SINGER-SONGWRITER CONTEST NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LOOT8, Inc. (LOOT8™), a wholly owned Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. ( subsidiary, announces that Drake Hyde Won! He is the first-ever champion of the 2025 LOOT8/Bob Kingsley Acoustic Alley Singer-Songwriter Contest. The contest's success reveals a new and exciting medium for music on LOOT8's™ platform. The success of this contest has music executives and LOOT8's™ Management looking into more events that can utilize the platform, giving music artists an amazing outlet to roll out songs and feature their talents. LOOT8™ seeks to integrate a new standard in music production and recording media. Hyde will showcase his talent at CRS (Country Radio Seminar) - Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley on February 20, 2025, in Nashville, opening for an exceptional lineup featuring country music stars Rhett Akins, Tyler Hubbard, and Old Dominion. The inaugural competition, hosted on the LOOT8 platform, unfolded over four nights of performances, featuring 12 of country music's most promising emerging artists. Hyde earned top honors in an impressive final round against outstanding finalists Presley Tennant, Faith Schueler, and Bobby Scott. "The 2025 LOOT8/Bob Kingsley Acoustic Alley Singer-Songwriter Contest proved the platform's purpose - to help creators and artists monetize their talent regardless of their social media reach. Thousands of fans came to watch and vote for their favorite singer-songwriters," said Anthony Denkinger, LOOT8™ CEO. "Drake Hyde has proven exceptional himself, and we're excited to welcome him to the Acoustic Alley stage." The February 20, 2025, show at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley promises an unforgettable evening of country music, bringing together established stars and fresh talent. For those interested in learning more about the 2025 LOOT8/Bob Kingsley Acoustic Alley Singer-Songwriter Contest and future events, contact info@ and LOOT8, Inc.- About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): Country Radio Seminar is an annual event hosted by Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB), Inc., a 501c3 non-profit industry service organization responsible for staging the annual, three-day educational event which gathers key business leaders in various radio and music industry fields, featuring presentations on best business practices, emerging technology, personal career development, and new music showcases - About LOOT8, Inc.: LOOT8, Inc. (LOOT8™), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GRHI), is a Web3-based content platform that empowers creators to take control of their content and monetization strategies. LOOT8™ is an innovative enterprise-level content management platform, redefining digital collectibles and fan experiences in the Web3 era, integrating a suite of advanced tools; the platform offers unique benefits like product drops, venue interactions, and sustained fan engagement, a community of "SuperFans." LOOT8's™ platform seamlessly bridges Web2 and Web3, providing a secure SaaS-like transition into the future of digital content. With its ability to merge digital collectibles with real-world experiences, it's adaptable across events like concerts, conferences, and sports. Through innovative technology and creator-first policies, LOOT8™ is reshaping the future of digital content creation and distribution. Available in the App Store, Google Play Store, and in the browser - About Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GRHI) ($GRHI): Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GRHI), with a strong focus on innovation and practical applications of AI, GRHI continues to develop cutting-edge solutions for businesses worldwide. The Company's K Project Division provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, specializing in advanced language processing and real-time translation technologies. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary LOOT8, Inc. (LOOT8™ ) ( focuses on innovation in the rapidly evolving world of AI, digital assets, and blockchain technology while redefining content management. The Company's dedicated and experienced management team seeks to find unique and cutting-edge technologies in the AI sector. The corporate YouTube video is Websites: Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. (OTC: GRHI) - K Project - & LOOT8, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or the future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release, including the Company's filings disclosed at These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Contact: Anthony Denkinger Chief Executive Officer LOOT8, Inc. (LOOT8™) Email: info@ Gold Rock Holdings, Inc. 757-306-6090 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in to access your portfolio
