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25-04-2025
- Entertainment
Charles Kelley announces genre-spanning album 'Songs For A New Moon'
Charles Kelley, founding member of the massively popular country band Lady A, has announced a brand-new solo album, "Songs For A New Moon," out June 25. As the title would indicate, Kelley said the new project stems from several fresh pages in his life: Kelley is welcoming his second child, he is nearly three years sober and he's preparing to release an album that spans new genres for the artist. "It's probably the most present album I've ever made," Kelley said in an interview with "Good Morning America" Digital this week. "It's really an album about kind of letting go and holding on as well. You know, letting go of the past, holding on to what matters." Perhaps most notably, "Songs For A New Moon" blends genres from to yacht rock to country throughout its 16-song track list. One genre Kelley emphasized in the new album was a modern take on 1980s pop. Kelley said he wanted to use '80s tunes in a way that paid homage to the era. "We never wanted it to sound like I was doing some kind of caricature, so to speak, of the 80s. I never wanted to be like, 'Alright, I'll go and I'm gonna get really silly with this and make fun,'" he said. "I feel like some of the best music to me was made during that time." Kelley also touched on his experience recording music separate from Lady A, the band with which he has been a member since its 2006 founding. He said working on projects on his own allows him to tell his own stories, ones that are more personal to him specifically than ones he would make with the six-time Grammy-winning band. The singer has no shortage of personal inspiration, as he recently announced he and his wife are expecting a baby. "I just feel like we're in such a great healthy spot, probably the best spot we've ever been in our marriage and just as a family," said Kelley. The singer already shares a son, 9-year-old Ward, with his wife Cassie Kelley. Getting to this point was no easy feat for Kelley, who took time away from Lady A to work on alcohol dependency in 2022. "I knew it for a long time, to be honest with you," he said. "I kind of was waiting for something to happen and make me kind of do it. And luckily, I had a little bit what they would almost call a soft landing with it. Nothing absolutely detrimental happened." Sobriety, he said, "gets easier and easier as you go." Kelley also talked about how sobriety inspired his music, specifically while writing one of the "North Star" songs on the album, "Can't Lose You." "When we started writing it, I said, 'Guys, this is reminding me so much of how I felt when I was at treatment,'" he said. "You're feeling a little bit down on yourself, and like, 'Oh my gosh. What is my life?' And then as you kind of progress, it's like, 'All right, I can do this. I'm feeling kind of the beginning of the next chapter. I'm feeling the hope. I'm feeling the confidence again.' And that's kind of what that song is about." Kelley said the lessons he learned while getting sober have been transferable to all elements of life. "You're talking about life and struggles, anxiety, pressures, your past, a lot of times we don't even talk about alcohol," he said. "That's kind of a symptom, so to speak, of what really is underlying underneath you -- fear, a lot of those things. And so I think when you kind of can address those, they're not as scary anymore." As for Lady A, Kelley said they are still writing and working on their next move, but some of the self-imposed pressure of the past isn't quite there "We feel like we used to just be in such a hamster wheel of you make a record, you tour, you make another record, you tour. And I was like, 'Man, what if we actually took some time, let people miss us for a little bit? But we got to make a great record."
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Why Black Hawks will be flying over Hays, Arkansas City
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Some Kansans will see Black Hawk helicopters flying over their towns starting this week. The Kansas Army National Guard will conduct Black Hawk flights this Wednesday in Hays and around Cowley College in Arkansas City in two weeks. The Kansas Army National Guard says the flights will be conducted safely and with minimal disruption. The flights will train crews for disaster responses, search and rescues, and tactical operations. The crews will also get more experience in navigation, coordination and emergency preparedness. 'We are committed to maintaining the highest level of readiness while also fostering strong relationships with the communities we serve,' Major David Atkins, Kansas Army National Guard, said. Lady A to perform at Salina's Stiefel Theatre The Hays training flights will be on Wednesday, March 12. The flights around Cowley College will be on Wednesday, March 26. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady A's Hillary Scott expecting fourth child
Lady A star Hillary Scott is pregnant. The singer-songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday to announce that she is expecting her fourth child, another daughter, with husband Chris Tyrrell. Hillary posted a black-and-white photo showing her other three daughters' wrists, which were adorned with friendship bracelets featuring the words, "big sister". She also shared a snap of a storage bin filled with clothes labelled "Maternity". "Chris, Eisele, Emory, Betsy, and I are overjoyed to report that this summer our family will be made complete with the most precious little SISTER joining the family," the 38-year-old wrote. "I'm dusting off that Maternity bin from the storage room ONE more time." Hillary and Nashville-based drummer Chris married in 2012. They are also parents to Eisele, 11, and seven-year-old twins Betsy and Emory. "Four daughters. We are thankful that God has entrusted us with a household of little ladies, and I couldn't be happier that my husband continues his streak as the absolute BEST girl dad, in my opinion!" the Need You Now hitmaker continued. "We have been looking forward to this day and covet your prayers for a continued safe and healthy journey getting her here. Tyrrell Family of SIX." Following the happy news, Hillary was inundated with congratulatory messages. "OMMMG," exclaimed actress Beth Behrs, while her Lady A bandmate Charles Kelley gushed, "4s the lucky number. Can't wait to meet this little nugget."
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady A, Ramón Ayala and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
Looking for some live entertainment this weekend? Here are my picks for the latest can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. More: 15 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week, Feb. 10-16 Country: Lady A is one of the most successful bands in modern country music, having sold over 18 million albums and achieving five billion digital streams. In 2009, the band, which consists of members Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, celebrated a major milestone when their hit song "Need You Now" was certified nine times platinum, marking the highest certification for a country band. The band has also won five Grammy Awards and were among the many artists on the "SpongeBob Squarepants" score to be nominated for a Tony Award in 2018. Lady A will perform on Saturday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets $102 to $153. Indie: Imagine a blend of rock 'n' roll, country, jazz and blues and that's what you get with Bay Area singer-songwriter Spooky Mansion, who is currently on tour after releasing his latest album "What About You?" in October featuring songs such as "Saturdays," "Long Time Ago" and "Cut U Up." See for yourself on Thursdays when Spooky Mansion performs at Pappy and Harriet's. If you go: 9 p.m., Thursday, Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. Tickets $18. Mexican: Ramón Ayala is known as the "King of the Accordion" in Mexican music. He's released over 100 albums and has won four Grammy Awards. Many of his songs are about the effects of love and its devastation, the plight of the underprivileged and more. Ayala will perform on Friday at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $59.50 to $129.50. R&B: Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It" was released in 1995 and quickly became a club anthem, earning its place as a timeless hit that still resonates today. His other songs such as "Get It On Tonite" and "What's On Tonight" were also popular. Although Jordan later became a born-again Christian and took on the role of a worship leader at his church, vowing to leave the music industry, he has continued to record and tour. Jordan will perform with Shai on Saturday at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa. If you go: 8 p.m. Saturday, Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $57.25. Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Things to do in Joshua Tree, Palm Springs area: 4 concerts to check out
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canfield Fair show with country music group canceled
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN)- A popular country music group will no longer come to the Valley for the Canfield Fair. According to a Facebook post, the Lady A concert scheduled for August 31 has been canceled. George Roman of the Canfield Fair Board said that he does not know why the show was canceled, but he said that their entire 2025 tour is canceled as well. Three concert dates for 2025 are still listed on the band's website. The Canfield Fair said that refunds will be available at the point of purchase, and tickets purchased on will be automatically refunded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
