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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals 2023 Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the nominees for the class of 2023.

The list of nominees features Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes and Warren Zevon.

An artist or band becomes eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria include the influence and significance of the artists' contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll.

Eight out of 14 of the nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. This is the first year of eligibility for Missy Elliott and The White Stripes.

"This remarkable list of Nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates," said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. "These artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps."

The 2023 inductees will be revealed in May, with the induction ceremony taking place this fall.

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Chase Rice Shares Emotional Short Film For New Single 'Bench Seat'

Chase Rice recently shared an emotional short film for his new single, "Bench Seat."

Directed by Kaiser Cunningham, the seven-plus-minute short film shows mental health struggles faced by many people.

"My buddy was in a really dark place - to the point where he was ready to end his own life. It took a lot for him to take me back to that moment, but when he told me what stopped him it stopped me in my tracks: his dog came and laid his head on his lap, and that connection saved him," Rice explains.

"I wrote this song by myself with the point of view from the dog's perspective - which might not be obvious right away - and what that moment might have meant for the two of them if not for that intervention."

The video encourages people to feel comfortable talking about their mental health issues and seek assistance if required. The video also refers to available resources via wannatalkaboutit.com and encouraging anyone in crisis to call/text 988.

"For the first time in my career, I could envision the whole video as I was writing the song," notes Rice. "I wanted to shine a light on the topic of mental health because this is something that makes way too many people feel alone and especially when addiction becomes part of the picture, one bad moment can have horrible consequences. I personally know how hard it can be to ask for help when you need it, but I hope this helps start a few more conversations and lets people know they really aren't alone."

(Photo: Kaiser Cunningham)

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Jake Owen Shares Fun New Love Song 'My Boots Miss Yours'

Country singer-songwriter Jake Owen recently dropped a new fun, breezy love song, "My Boots Miss Yours."

"It's a new year, so it's only appropriate that we put out some new music to go with it," Owen says of the fresh track. "I've loved this song from the moment I heard it; excited to finally share it with you today."

The song was written by Blake Bollinger, Brad Clawson, and Brett Sheroky and produced by Joey Moi.

"My boots miss yours / From the heel down to the toe / It's like they got a hole down in their soles / Never felt like this before," Owen sings. "My boots miss yours / What ya say we get 'em back together / Make a little trail of clothes and leather / Let 'em hang out on the bedroom floor / My boots miss yours."

(Photo: Matt Paskert)

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