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4 days ago
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Country Superstar Is ‘Back in the Saddle' With NASCAR Legends on New Project
Country Superstar Is 'Back in the Saddle' With NASCAR Legends on New Project originally appeared on Parade. is back with a new single and music video with a little help from some friends. The video for 'Back in the Saddle,' which debuted on Friday, July 25, features NASCAR legends and Richard Petty. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'So much work goes into making these songs—so much time we spend making them, from the studio writing them to the videos. I got to make the video with Dale Jr. and Richard Petty, which is a total dream come true. My grandpa would be rolling over in his grave in a good way if he knew that I got to hang out with Richard Petty and Dale Jr,' Combs said in the statement about the song, which is not a cover of the Aerosmith hard rock classic, but a new tune he wrote with Dan Isbell and Jonathan Singleton. The release of the new song and video comes as Combs is having a banner year. He recently performed at Bonnaroo and the New Orleans JazzFest, has dates at the Newport Folk Festival (July 26), Lollapalooza (July 31) and Austin City Limits (Oct. 3) coming up, and is making some history along the way. He's the first country artist ever to top the bill at Bonnaroo and the video for 'Back in the Saddle,' the two retired NASCAR legends return to the track at Daytona as Combs belts out his new song. After racing around the track in his iconic number 8 car, Earnhardt Jr. offers Combs the opportunity to take his vehicle for a spin, until Petty makes a surprise appearance, saying, 'Hey guys, let me show you how it's done.' Fans are already reacting favorably to the video in the comments on YouTube. 'this song is so Lightning McQueen coded, I swear 😮💨🤘🏻🔥⚡️Ka-Chow!!!!' wrote one. 'This track is 🔥,' added another. 'I think Luke is one of the best country musicians in my time😊❤,' added another. Country Superstar Is 'Back in the Saddle' With NASCAR Legends on New Project first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Haim Surprises Crowd at New Orleans Jazz Fest with Special 'Mustang Sally' Performance Featuring Their Parents
Haim helped close out the first weekend of New Orleans Jazz Fest with a little help from some very special surprise guests! The musical sisters welcomed their mom Debbie and dad Moti to the stage for a family performance of 'Mustang Sally' at the annual festival's Gentilly Stage on Sunday, April 27. 'I have to tell you, this is my first time in New Orleans, and it will not be my last!' Donna told the crowd, according to Before the performance, Donna explained to the crowd that the Haim family was previously in a band together called RockinHaim, where they played covers for charity. "I'm sorry, I was kicked out of the band with my husband when the girls went [and] became Haim,' she said. 'But that's okay… Anyway, you guys have been an amazing group of people. You're totally welcomed into the family. Now this is a group effort song, by the way. I need everybody helping me out.' Related: New Orleans Jazz Fest 2025: Everything to Know About the Star-Studded Lineup of Performers — and Their Big Easy Roots Donna — who received a chant of 'Mom! Mom! Mom!' from the crowd — also handed out guitar picks to fans while her daughters Alana, 33, Danielle, 36, and Este, 39 played onstage. The trio performed older hits like 'The Wire' and 'Want You Back,' as well as new songs from their upcoming album I Quit, which is set for release on June 20. So far, Haim has put out the new singles 'Relationships,' 'Everybody's Trying to Figure Me Out' and 'Down to Be Wrong.' Related: Haim Cozy Up with Shirtless Drew Starkey in 'Relationships' Music Video, Their First Single in 3 Years — Watch! The group also announced a new tour on Monday, April 28 that will kick off in North America in early September, which comes on the heels of two surprise, sold-out shows at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. Other headliners at the first weekend of Jazz Fest included John Fogerty, Kacey Musgraves, Dave Matthews Band, Lil Wayne and more. Weekend two will take place from May 1 to May 4, and headliners include Santana, Laufey, Luke Combs, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Pearl Jam. This year's Jazz Fest is also putting a focus on Mexico's vibrant music and culture; Expedia, the festival's official travel partner, is showcasing highlights of Mexico all festival long at the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion. Read the original article on People
American Press
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
A day for the family: Big-name musicians take the stage at This Is Home Fest
This Is Home Fest is more than a free, family-friendly event. It is a celebration of community and culture. The fifth annual This Is Home Fest (TIHF) is this Saturday, April 26, at the Lake Charles Event Center. TIHF was created in 2021 after an onslaught of natural disasters and the pandemic. The festival's founders recognized the need for celebration as a reminder of what 'home' means to Southwest Louisiana, said Lauren Olsen, president, TIHF. Their mission was to create a free event that facilitates interconnectivity between family, friends and local culture, while offering an outdoor reprieve from the day-to-day. 'That true festival experience is being in the grass, having your lawn chair or towel on the lakefront, just enjoying a day where you're getting it all,' she said. 'You're getting the music, you're getting local food, you're seeing the local artists, you're hanging out with your friends. It's just a day where you realize, 'This is what I love about Lake Charles. This is what I love about Southwest Louisiana.' Over the years, festival-goers have encountered cultural staples like boiled crawfish, the two-step, and, of course, Zydeco music. And in the spirit of keeping it local, 23 food vendors will be set up and ready to serve festival-goers. The festival's high-caliber talent sets it apart from the rest of Lake Charles' music festival scene, she said. As TIHF has evolved, it has carved out a niche space in the scene that brings out-of-town artists to the area. Each year brings bigger names. 2025 brings artists like Eric Gales, an American blues rock guitarist, and young up-and-coming guitarist Grace Bowers, both of whom have performances lined up for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz Fest (also happening this weekend). 'We're not having artists who have played in Lake Charles. We're not doing cover bands. We're doing big-name artists. … Every single one of our artists on our main stage is a different genre,' Olsen said. The Dunham Price Group stage will be headlined by Gales and Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge – a band featuring Bowers that delivers blues-inspired funk grooves. Kylie Frey, an Opelousas native and country artist who appeared on 'America's Got Talent;' Hayden Helms Band, featuring Louisiana-born vocalist Helms who recently opened for Jelly Roll; Lake Charles-based band The Loaded 44RZ; and the Lake Charles Young Band Nation will also play on that stage. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, a Grammy-nominated Cajun music band that has performed for 35 years, will headline the Port of Lake Charles Stage. Zydecane, featuring Damon Troy; Morgan Lemelle and the Zydeco Playmakers; and the Barbe High School Show Choir are also set to perform. The altruistic efforts of TIHF also make the festival unique. Each year, the TIHF board awards high school and college students in SW La. who are pursuing collegiate degrees in music, visual arts or performing arts. Scholarships are announced on the festival stage, an effort to highlight the youth of the region publicly, she said. The consideration for the youth extends beyond the scholarship. A Kids Zone in Millennium Park with a petting zoo will be available for kids attending the festival. Several local organizations and businesses will provide activities, entertainment and books to young attendees. Line-Up Barbe High School Choir: Noon – 12:45 p.m. Young Band Nation: 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Morgan Lemelle & The Zydeco Playmakers: 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Loaded 44 RZ: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Hayden Helms Band: 3 – 4 p.m. Zydecane Ft. Damon Troy: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Kylie Frey: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Grace Bowers & Th Hodge Podge: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Eric Gales: 8 – 9:30 p.m.
