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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Charleston Police announce swearing-in ceremony for two new police horses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After asking for the public's help naming their two new police horses, the Charleston Police Department has announced the names of its new four-hooved officers and when they will be sworn in. Mount 1 is officially 'Rucker' in a tribute to a local supporter and Charleston's very own country star, Darius Rucker. Voters decided on 'Riley' as the name for Mount 2, which is a nod to long-time Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, who served the city for 41 years. The new officers will be sworn in at a Meet the Mounts event Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Park horse barn. The department wanted to note that limited parking is available at the barn, and access to the paddocks will be determined based on crowd size to ensure safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Star Scotty McCreery Explains How Collab With Iconic '90s Rock Band Came to Be
is still buzzing over his recent collaboration with . Fresh off the release of the new duet, "Bottle Rockets," McCreery took to social media to explain to his followers how the duet with the -led rock band came to be. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "I am so fired up about 'Bottle Rockets,'" McCreery, 31, said in the new Instagram clip posted Wednesday, May 21, where he noted that getting to work with the iconic rockers still "feels like a dream." The country crooner went on to explain, "We wrote this song in the mountains of North Carolina, and I knew I loved it that day." "We were sitting there around the couch talking about old summers and reminiscing on good times and the soundtracks of those summers, and I started talking about Hootie & the Blowfish," McCreery recalled. The American Idol winner said his co-writer Frank Rogers then began playing the iconic Hootie song "Hold My Hand" with the new song "Bottle Rockets"—and "it just felt natural." "It felt like that's how the song was supposed to be," Mcreery added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scotty McCreery (@scottymccreery) Even though the "Five More Minutes" singer has been "friends" with Rucker for "a while now," McCreery was admittedly still "nervous" to reach out to the band about coming on the song—but fortunately, Rucker and the rest of the guys in the band instantly "loved" the track. "I think that's one of my favorite things about the song," McCreery went on to say. "It's not a sample of 'Hold My Hand.' Hootie & the Blowfish, all the guys went back in there in the studio and re-recorded their parts for 'Bottle Rockets' to make it happen." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scotty McCreery (@scottymccreery) "I can't tell you how much that meant to me, and I think it's made the song that much better," McCreery further gushed.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hootie & The Blowfish Is Back On The Charts With An Unlikely New Hit
Scotty McCreery's "Bottle Rockets," featuring Hootie & the Blowfish, debuts at No. 30 on Billboard's ... More Country Airplay chart and samples the band's 1994 hit. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish performs onstage during Hootie & the Blowfish at The Troubadour on November 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor Hootie & the Blowfish) Hootie & the Blowfish changed the sound of alternative rock decades ago and ruled the airwaves for a time. The band produced some of the biggest hits of the mid-'90s, and its album Cracked Rear View — which has already moved more than 20 million units in the United States alone — was not only inescapable, it remains one of the bestselling releases of all time in the country. While the group is usually associated with one popular subgenre of rock, it's on the country charts where the outfit returns this week. Scotty McCreery recruited Hootie & the Blowfish for his new single, which debuts on one Billboard tally this week. "Bottle Rockets" opens at No. 30 on the Country Airplay chart. It instantly becomes a top 40 win on one of the most competitive radio rankings in America, as the airwaves still make or break tracks in that genre. Despite the fact that the band is almost always connected with rock and rock alone, Hootie & the Blowfish has reached the Country Airplay chart before. The outfit sent its own cut "Hold On" to No. 30 back in 2019. Coincidentally, the group has only landed a pair of wins on the country list, and both have peaked in the same position — at least so far. "Bottle Rockets" doesn't just feature Hootie & the Blowfish — it samples one of the band's biggest singles. The tune interpolates "Hold My Hand," which the rockers turned into a proper smash back in 1994. That cut, the group's debut release, helped break the musicians and make them a household name, and now they've earned another placement on a ranking few could have predicted it would ever reach. Of course, while Hootie & the Blowfish doesn't have a long history on the Country Airplay chart, lead singer Darius Rucker is familiar with the ranking. After splitting up the band — at least for a time — he pursued a solo career in that genre. He has thus far earned 23 appearances on the tally, with nearly half of them — nine tunes — entering the top 10. Nine of those have run the show for a time. McCreery, meanwhile, scores his eighteenth hit on the Country Airplay chart. Exactly half of those have broken into the top 10, and he's nabbed himself five No. 1s. The former American Idol winner is promoting an upcoming album, which seems to be fronted by 'Bottle Rockets.'
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
When is The Grand Ole Opry 100 coming to London's Royal Albert Hall and how can you get tickets?
COUNTRY music fans are incredibly excited over the news that The Grand Ole Opry will be coming to London for its 100th anniversary. The iconic live country music radio broadcast - which is based out of Nashville but famous all around the world - will be broadcasting live from London, England for the first time ever, this September. Advertisement 9 The Grand Opry will celebrate its 100th year with a historic broadcast live from London's Royal Albert Hall Credit: Opry 9 The Grand Ole Opry is a prestigious country music broadcasting venue in the United States Credit: Alamy 9 The Royal Albert Hall will be rocking on September 26 Credit: Alamy Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the broadcast will be from London's Royal Albert Hall, with a star-studded line up. Country music icon Carly Pearce - who recently crooned a Christmas hit with Michael Buble - is headlining the show alongside several other huge names. She will perform on the bill with the likes of Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Ashley McBryde, and Darius Rucker. The beloved country stars, who are all Opry members, will headline its first-ever live international broadcast from London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 26, 2025. Advertisement HOW TO GET TICKETS FOR OPRY 100 IN LONDON Tickets to the show will go on sale on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. BST via the Royal Albert Hall's website Not only will the event have a star-studded line up of country music icons, but Brits will be familiar with one of the hosts. BBC Radio 2 Presenter Vernon Kay and WSM Radio Personality and Grand Ole Opry Announcer Kelly Sutton are set to host the landmark broadcast. Colin Reed, the executive chairman of Grand Ole Opry parent company Ryman Hospitality Properties said of the event: "This milestone year for the Grand Ole Opry has arrived at the perfect time as country music enjoys an unprecedented rise in global popularity, especially here in the United Kingdom. Advertisement "Our first-ever broadcast outside of the United States will celebrate the influential music that has shaped this genre and pay tribute to the unique Opry show format that has entertained music lovers for 100 years. "With the help of some of our most treasured Opry members and some very special guests, we hope to give fans a taste of what goes on every week back in Nashville and inspire them to come visit the epicentre of country music." Maren Morris sets record straight after saying she is leaving 'toxic' country music HONOURING THE OPRY Wagon Wheel singer Darius Rucker said: "Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is a great honour; it's always felt like the Opry was my home away from home. "To have the opportunity to bring such a big part of my musical roots to Royal Albert Hall is a full-circle moment for me while I work on a project with so many talented songwriters and producers based in London. Advertisement "I can't think of a better way to honour the Opry's global impact on country music as we share its magic with a new generation of fans." Reacting to the news of the Opry 100 show in London, one person said on Instagram: "Wow!! This is amazing lineup! So hoping to get tickets!!" 9 Carly Pearce is one of the headliners who will perform on the iconic night Credit: Getty 9 Luke Combs is another country crooner set to take to the stage on September 26 Credit: Getty Advertisement 9 Marty Stuart will also be rocking out with a packed audience Credit: Getty 9 Hitmaker Ashley McBryde - who has collaborated with Carly in the past - will also be taking to the stage Credit: AP 9 Darius Rucker is the final country crooner who is on the star-studded bill Credit: Getty Another said: "The excitement is real! We can't wait to welcome y'all to the UK." Advertisement While a third penned: "WHAT A CELEBRATION! GRAND OLE OPRY 100." HOW THE OPRY BEGAN The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary country music institution and a live radio broadcast and concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee. The Opry, which is world-renowned, is the world's longest-running radio show, originating in 1925. When it first came to be 100 years ago, it was called the WSM Barn Dance. Advertisement Two years later in 1927 it was renamed the Grand Ole Opry. The iconic venue is known for showcasing both country music legends and contemporary artists, along with bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music.
Vancouver Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Live Nation just announced $30 summer concert tickets: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. High ticket prices can be the main factor that keeps you from seeing your favourite band. Entertainment company Live Nation is hoping to counter budget-busting ticket fees this summer with a $30 ticket deal on select concerts across Canada and the U.S. Here are a few things to know about the $30 Ticket to Summer initiative. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Ticket to Summer is a promotion from the American multinational entertainment company to give fans the opportunity to purchase tickets to more than 1,000 shows at select venues across the country for only $30. The specially priced tickets go on sale May 21 at 10 a.m. local time through the link . The promotional price includes all fees up front. Promotional tickets are available while inventory lasts, according to Live Nation. Not all artists, dates and venues are included in the summer ticket promotion. The press release for the program teased a variety of artists spanning most music genres included in the mix such as Darius Rucker, Leon Bridges, James Taylor, Kesha, Little Big Town, Cyndi Lauper, The Doobie Brothers, and more. Meanwhile, the ticket website also added additional headlining names to the list such as Avril Lavigne, Luke Bryan, Billy Idol, The Offspring, and Pantera. But, the entertainment giant didn't provide exact info on the full range of artists and dates that will offer the $30 ticket deal just yet. When asked to clarify, Live Nation said that fans can filter their search on the Live Nation website on and after the May 21 kickoff date in order to see concerts in their area that are included in the offer. Filters can be applied by events, venues or artists to help narrow down the search. F ans can also set the location of their search to the closest city and the site will further filter the results to only include participating shows that are nearby. According to Live Nation, more tickets, artists and dates will be added throughout the summer. To learn more, visit
