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11 Jul 2023

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Priscilla Block | Billboard Country Live

Priscilla Block reveals five things you didn’t know about her.

Priscilla Block:
Hey, I’m Priscilla Block, and here are five things that you might not know about me.

I am, like, a very great burper. I mean, I can hold pitch like it’s just a long burp … like belch. I don’t know. It’s very, very ladylike.

Another thing that fans might not know about me is I was supposed to be a twin. I think I ate my twin! I’m serious, that is actually real. I won’t go into all the details, but I have lived my life eating for two people. Thick thighs save lives, baby!

OK, this is a really good one. I sang “Wasted” for my third-grade talent show. Everyone else was singing Annie and, like, Beauty and the Beast soundtracks, and I sang “Wasted” by Carrie Underwood. The whole song is about being wasted. I definitely won.

Another thing that fans might not know about me: I can wakeboard. Not, like, decently great, but I mean, I can get up on a wakeboard, you know, cross the wake and everything. She really is a lot sportier than she seems.

There was one time I went to the hair salon, and this was, like, right after I signed my record deal, and this angel wanted to do my hair and she was like, “I’ll do it for free.” I walked out of there feeling like Carrie Underwood. I mean, my hair was blonde. It was so beautiful. I left the hair salon, and I called her immediately and I was like, “Hey, I love the hair. I just don’t think it’s trashy enough.” And she was like, “What?” And I was like, “I just need chunks in it. Like, it’s too blended. It looks too good.” And she was like, “OK …” So I felt really bad for her. I basically made her undo everything that she did. And I was like, “I’m really just going for more of, like, trailer park type vibe.”

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10 Jul 2023

Taylor Swift Reunites With Ex, Olivia Rodrigo & Lil Uzi Vert Debut at No. 1, More | Billboard News

Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” bumps Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” from the top spot of the Hot 100 and Lil Uzi Vert’s long-awaited ‘Pink Tape’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Harry Styles was struck in the face by a flying object during his concert in Vienna. Taylor Swift invited her ex-Taylor Lautner on stage after the release of her latest re-release, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).” And more!

Tetris Kelly:
We got a new leader on top of the Hot 100. Harry Styles is struck by an object during his concert. Taylor Swift had an epic weekend. Hillary Scott teaches us her hometown slang. And Megan Moroney goes fishing for answers

Tetris Kelly:
Welcome to another week of Billboard News, I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Monday, July 10th. And Morgan Wallen’s reign on the charts has come to an end. Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire’ slays Morgan Wallen’s ‘Last Night’ to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Tetris Kelly:
‘Vampire’ becomes Olivia Rodrigo’s third No. 1 on the Hot 100, matching the success of ‘Good 4 U’ and ‘Drivers License.’ She dethroned Morgan Wallen after 13 nonconsecutive weeks at the top. Elsewhere on the Hot 100, Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ reaches a new peak at No. 7, almost four years after its release. Over on the 200, Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Pink Tape’ debuted at No. 1.

Tetris Kelly:
This is their third No. 1 album and the first rap album to reach the top spot this year, and also in the top 10, Aespa’s ‘My World: The 3rd Mini Album’ and Rylo Rodriguez’s ‘Been One.’ Now we move on to the dangerous trend of fans throwing objects at concerts.

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10 Jul 2023

Megan Moroney Plays Fishing for Answers | Billboard Country Live

Megan Moroney plays Fishing for Answers at Billboard’s Country Live event.

Megan Moroney:
What’s up, y’all? I’m Megan Moroney, and I’m going Fishing for Answers with Billboard.

“What’s your secret talent?” I can do the ABCs backwards. Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A. I don’t know when or how I learned how to do that.

“Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever run into a fan?” Probably the bathroom at Chili’s.

“What’s your favorite dance move, and can you show us?” It’s the worm and moonwalk, but I’m not going to do either of those. I’m in a dress.

“Best concert you’ve ever attended?” The Eras Tour. No question.

Oh, God, this one is so hard. “Who’s your style icon and why?” I don’t really have one. I just wear whatever the hell I want.

“Who was your musical inspiration growing up?” Definitely Miranda Lambert and, in high school, Kacey Musgraves.

“Who’s made you the most starstruck?” Meg Thee Stallion. She sat in front of me at the CMT Awards, and I was just in awe. She’s so pretty.

“First celebrity crush?” Probably Zac Efron. I feel like that’s everyone’s first celebrity crush.

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09 Jul 2023

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Madeline Edwards | Billboard Country Live

Madeline Edwards reveals five things you didn’t know about her.

Madeline Edwards
Hi, I’m Madeline Edwards and here are five things you may not know about me.

I used to write sci-fi fiction when I was a little girl and I might still write sci-fi fiction maybe.

My mother’s Polish, and we ate a lot of Polish food growing up and I hated it.

I have a pet peeve, and it is definitely when people don’t finish what they’re chewing in their mouth before they take a drink. It really irks me. I hate that so much.

One thing people may not know about me is I would really love to start my own western line one day. I think it would include cowboy hats and obviously turquoise and cool fringe jackets and stuff. I think that’d be really cool.

I love making cocktails. It is a really cool thing that I picked up during COVID. And when I was at home, I was reading a bunch of cocktail books and learning what liquors to mix and what bitters to use. So that is one of my like, little, you know, talents that I have when I have people come over, I made something called the new fashioned, which is basically the same ingredients as an old fashioned but you use mezcal instead.

09 Jul 2023

Hillary Scott From Lady A Reveals Her Favorite Nashville Slang | Billboard Country Live

Hillary Scott from Lady A reveals her favorite Nashville slang at Billboard’s Country Live event.

Hillary Scott
Hey, I’m Hillary Scott. And here is some of my favorite Nashville slang, and they might be East Texas because that’s where my mom is from, but I’m born and raised in Nashville. So I’ll say that they’re Nashville.

“Six one way, half a dozen the other” — which means it’s kind of the same thing. Just two ways to say it.

And then I mean “bless your heart,” of course.

And there’s just the very original, not by anyone other than Minnie Pearl I believe, which was “y’all come back now, ya hear?”

08 Jul 2023

Carly Pearce Plays Fishing for Answers | Billboard Country Live

Carly Pearce plays Fishing for Answers at Billboard’s Country Live event.

Carly Pearce:
Hi, I’m Carly Pearce and I’m going fishing for answers with Billboard.

What is your favorite album or country album of the year so far? I think Nate Smith’s record is really, really good front to back.

Who was your musical inspiration growing up? All the ladies of the 90s, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Lee Ann Womack, and I’m a huge Alison Krauss fan, Loretta, Dolly.

What is the most country thing you’ve ever done? Got married and divorced in one year.

Recording or touring? I like both. I think the recording process is really fun because you get to be so musical but there’s really nothing like getting to see the songs that you write come to life on the road and you get to have summer camp with your band. It’s super fun.

Best concert you’ve ever attended? Either. Alison Krauss and Union Station or Keith Urban open for The Chicks.

What’s your secret talent? Can’t really show you in here but I have the most double jointed arms that you could ever see. Hopefully you can see it, judging by the other people in this room. You can see it

07 Jul 2023

Jason Mraz Reflects on the Success of ‘I’m Yours,’ Discusses His New Album & More | Billboard News

Jason Mraz reflects on the success of his hit song “I’m Yours” 15 years after its release, talks about his new album ‘The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,’ making pop music for 40-year-olds and more!

Katie Bain
What advice would you give to that guy now, knowing what you now?

Jason Mraz
Oh, gosh, just relax. You don’t need the tramp stamp. Hey, what’s up? I’m Jason Mraz and this is Billboard News.

Katie Bain
Hello, I’m Katie Bain this is Billboard News and we are here with the legend Jason Mraz, the legend.

Jason Mraz
Wow I’m a legend?

Katie Bain
Truly a legend.

Jason Mraz
Thanks Katie.

Katie Bain
About to become more legendary because you are releasing a new album. And I’m not gonna lie. I’m just gonna read this off the cue card because it’s a bit of a mouthful: ‘Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride.’

Jason Mraz
Yeah, that’s the new album.

Katie Bain
I feel that there’s probably a lot intertwined in the title itself. So just unpack that for me to start.

Jason Mraz
It comes from a lyric inside the album. For me, it sums up life. I want to be mystified by life because I don’t know what’s going on. And so the album addresses life, and how to stay awake and enjoy the ride.

Katie Bain
I really love this album. And it’s beautiful, and it’s smart. And I was intrigued by sort of the framing of it as pop music for people in their 40s. How does this album reflect your age and your experiences?

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07 Jul 2023

John Mayer Sends a Message Ahead of Taylor Swift Release, New Music From FIFTY FIFTY, TXT & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday and we’ve got a ton of new music from Taylor Swift, TXT and Jonas Brothers, NewJeans, FIFTY FIFTY and more! Amid the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), John Mayer is sending an interestingly timed message. Jessica Simpson clears up those Ozempic weight loss rumors and opens up about the resurgence of Newlyweds. Jason Mraz stops by Billboard News and talks about the success of “I’m Yours,” his new album & more!

Tetris Kelly:
Taylor Swift drops Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and even her ex seems to respond. We’ve got all the top drops in your Friday Music Guide. Jessica Simpson slams online trolls commenting about her weight loss. Jason Mraz stops by our studio to talk about making pop music, and Priscilla Block goes Fishing for Answers.

Happy Friday, y’all, I’m Tetris Kelly and this is Billboard News. It’s July 7th and we’ve got a bunch of new music to get you in the weekend mood.

Are you feeling “Enchanted” today? Taylor Swift has finally released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and it even includes new “From the Vault” tracks with Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.

We’ll have all the hottest drops throughout the show but first, let’s get to your top story. There is no escaping the moment that is Taylor Swift releasing Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), even for her exes. After dropping her latest re-record, Taylor celebrated the moment by sharing a look back at her Fourth of July celebration with pics of her and her besties like Selena Gomez and the Haim sisters. Even Drake marked the moment while on tour, posing with a Taylor look-alike and writing “Congrats on the drop, sis.” And her ex John Mayer posted pics from his show with The Grateful Dead last night, including drones that spelled out “Please Be Kind.”

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05 Jul 2023

XG Debuts at No. 1, Shania Twain’s Tour Mishap, Meghan Trainor New Baby & More | Billboard News

XG debut at No. 1 on our Hot Trending Songs chart. Meghan Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, announce the birth of their baby boy, Barry. Jesse J goes viral after posting a video of herself singing to her newborn son, Sky. Austin Mahone reveals five things you didn’t know about him. Shania Twain bounces back after a tour mishap. Carrie Underwood gets a matching tattoo with her mom and sister. Lily Rose plays Fishing for Answers. And more!

Tetris Kelly:

Lil Uzi Vert and XG battle it out on our Hot Trending Songs Chart. We’ve got baby updates from music’s newest mamas. The Queens of Country are getting inked and slipping onstage. We learn more about Austin Mahone, and Lily Rose goes Fishing for Answers.

Welcome back to Billboard News. Hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July. I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Wednesday, July 5th, and we’ve got a wonderful show for you. Let’s dive in! Meghan Trainor and Jessie J are giving us a look at their new bundles of joy.

Tetris Kelly:
Jessie J serenading her baby in a parking garage is not the content I knew I needed. Jessie J has shared a ton of her baby, Sky, in the past two months and we are loving it but it’s their latest post that got me good.

She posted a picture of her son next to a giant stuffed bear with the caption, “I kept the bear from the Price Tag video for 13 years for this exact moment. I sobbed taking this picture.”

Also, big congrats are in store for my girl Meghan Trainor. She welcomes her second son Barry Bruce Trainer on July 1st. She posted a ton of pics of her newborn with mom, dad, and grandpa. She said she had a successful c-section. And thanked all the doctors and nurses who took care of them. Congrats, mama!

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05 Jul 2023

Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Austin Mahone | Billboard

Austin Mahone reveals five things you didn’t know about him.

Austin Mahone:
Hey, I’m Austin Mahone, and here are five things that you may not know about me.

The first thing is that you should know is that I’m country. I’m from San Antonio, Texas. I grew up, you know, going to every single rodeo that I could. My first concert I ever went to was Kenny Chesney, and I just love country music.

And the second thing you may not know about me is that everything that you saw in my “Kuntry” music video was real — it’s from my family. That’s just what they love to do in their spare time is get their friends and their friends’ trucks together and go mudding and drink beer and scream at the top of their lungs and shove people in the muddy water. It’s just a good time.

The third thing that people may not know about me is I’m 6 feet tall, so just know.

The fourth thing is I have a film account. I like to shoot film pictures. So if you want to see my work, it’s in my bio, just click the link in there.

The fifth thing is I grew up with two dogs and two cats, and I think I might prefer cats over dogs.

I’m Austin Mahone. And those are five things that you may not have known about me