Maren Morris Holds Her Head High In New “GIRL” Video

“I think it just comes down to — we don’t want more than everyone else.”

 

The “My Church” singer-songwriter, 27, announced her engagement to Hurd, 32, on Sunday, posting a series of photos in which she shows off her new accessory. In one, she holds a Corona Light while resting her hand on Hurd’s leg, a nod to the lyrics of “Love In a Bar,” the single he wrote about their relationship.

And I feel like the last two years, after touring and growing up a bit more — and obviously I’ve found somebody that understands me now, and have fallen in love and gotten married — my [perspective on] songwriting is just a little different. It’s a little lighter than it was the first time around!” she says with a laugh, adding, “I’m not quite as bitter.”

Morris is bringing that new maturity to her upcoming album.

“This album is really about self-acceptance and partner acceptance,” she says. “The first half of the album is very self-reflective, and it’s more about me. Then the second half of the record transitions into me being the counterpart to somebody else. I didn’t have any love songs on [debut album] Hero, so there are a lot more on this one, and I think that’s been a really beautiful side to being a touring musician: You never see the person, you miss them all the time, and he’s a musician as well, so we’re constantly writing with each other or about each other. A lot of these songs reflect that.”

Another shows the couple gazing into each others’ eyes.

Morris simply captioned the images, “Yes.” with an engagement ring emoji.

Hurd’s most recent Instagram post was a snap of him and Morris heading out on a boat ride with the date of the proposal, July 3, as the caption.

Missy Elliott, John Prine, Yusuf/Cat Stevens Among 2019 Songwriters

“Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame serves as a vital bridge between music’s past and future.”

 

 

Missy Elliott, John Prine and Yusuf/Cat Stevens are among the 2019 inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The organization announced the new group of inductees Saturday. Other inductees include Tom T. Hall, who Johnny Cash called his “all-time favorite songwriter”; Jack Tempchin, who co-wrote songs for the Eagles and Glenn Frey’s solo albums; and Dallas Austin, the songwriter behind radio hits for TLC, Monica, Pink, Boyz II Men, Madonna and more.

The members of the 2019 class of inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame were announced on CBS This Morning on Saturday, and hip-hop star Missy Elliott will become the first female hip-hop artist to join the more than 400 songwriters who have been inducted since 1970. The other inductees this year are Dallas Austin (“Creep,” “Motownphilly”); Tom T. Hall (“Harper Valley PTA,” “(Old Dogs, Children and) Watermelon Wine”); John Prine (“Angel From Montgomery,” “Paradise”); Jack Tempchin (“Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “You Belong to the City”); and Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens (you all know a Cat Stevens song or two, come on).

Regarding this year’s inductees, SHOF chairman (and hit songwriter/producer and Chic cofounder) Nile Rodgers said, “The first thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the second thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the third thing you need to know is it’s about the song.

“That’s true now more than ever, so I’m very proud that in my first year as Chairman of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame that we are recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time. The 2019 slate of inductees represents diversity and unity across genres and gender, highlighting our dedicated mission to honor music creators who have enriched our lives. These are writers who in their time literally transformed music and helped make what’s happening today possible.”

Justin Timberlake Surprises Atlanta Crowd With T.I.

Justin Timberlake performs on stage during “The Man of the Woods Tour” at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.

It’s solely been a couple of days since Justin Timberlake made his return to the Man of the Woods Tour, and he’s already bringing out some huge surprises. At his Atlanta present on Thursday night time, JT introduced out hometown hero T.I. for a hit-filled cameo.

Kelly Rowland Talks 2019 Album

“I’ve all the time been impressed by girls, and with this assortment, I actually wished that to be mirrored.”

 

 

 

It’s been a minute since Kelly Rowland final put out an album — 5 years, in reality. She’s dropped just a few new tracks in recent times, together with “Kelly,” which she launched in November as a teaser to her subsequent endeavor, however followers might be relieved to listen to that the songstress is lastly gearing as much as deal with them to a brand new studio album someday this 12 months.

Although she’s reluctant to present us a precise timeline, Rowland tells Billboard that 2019 is certainly the 12 months. “This 12 months! I stated that final 12 months. However I truly, actually imply it this 12 months,” she jokes.

And for her fifth studio album, Rowland is taking it again a couple of a long time. While the roots of her new mission are R&B, she says that recently she’s been fully impressed by hip-hop from the ’90s. “That period feels good. And I’ve been impressed by Marvin Gaye. He’s like my secret crush. I’ve completely been in that ’90s headspace,” she says of the combo of old- and new-school sounds.

Rowland, who celebrated the launch of her first-ever capsule collection for Fabletics by internet hosting an intimate exercise class in Los Angeles on Tuesday, says the theme of her new attire and music go hand in hand.

Embracing your physique is a lesson Rowland says she herself has needed to be taught through the years. And it’s undoubtedly a theme that’s knowledgeable her music. “Clearly, if you consider a tune like ‘Bootylicious’ that Future’s Youngster had, that theme is obvious,” says Rowland, who reveals that she’ll even have a brand new tune on her forthcoming album that tackles the notion of studying to like and embrace your physique. “There’s a tune that I did within the studio that I really like a lot that talks about that. I’m not going to get into it, but it surely’s actually cool. It’s going to be on the report, probably. I’ve recorded so many rattling songs,” she says with amusing.

According to Rowland, the wrestle for self-acceptance is a notion that each one girls can relate to. “I feel it all the time reveals itself, as a result of girls undergo that. I feel folks undergo that usually, however girls undergo that extra so than something. We are typically very onerous on ourselves. And I feel it’s essential we empower one another,” Rowland explains.

In latest months, rumors have been swirling a few attainable Rowland/Beyoncé musical collaboration, however Rowland tells Billboard that her latest sightings with Queen Bey don’t have anything to do with music. “It’s so humorous. I assume each time folks see us collectively, they only see music however I simply see sisterhood, and that’s what we’re and that’s what me, her, Michelle [Williams] and Solange and I are. People see us all collectively, they instantly assume music. I’m like, no. Just household,” Rowland says.

Demi Lovato Responds to Rumors About Her Recovery

 

“Otherwise people stop writing about my recovery, because it’s no one’s business but mine. I am sober and grateful to be alive and taking care of ME.”

 

 

Demi Lovato left rehab three months ago after an OD in July, and ever since she has been keep a low profile (and voting!).

But it looks like while Demi has been taking this time to focus on her sobriety and heal, others are busy making up and selling fake stories about her (remember when someone accused her team of being “rotten”?), and Demi has had enough.

I love my fans, and hate tabloids. Don’t believe what you read. People will literally make up stuff to sell a story. Sickening.

If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF. Otherwise people stop writing about my recovery, because it’s no one’s business but mine. I am sober and grateful to be alive and taking care of ME…

“Someday I’ll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today.. but until I’m ready to share that with people please stop prying and making up shit that you know nothing about,” she wrote. “I still need space and time to heal..”

She wrapped up her message by thanking fans for their support.

“I’m so blessed I get to take this time to be with family, relax, work on my mind, body and soul and come back when I’m ready,” she said. “I have my fans to thank for that. I’m so grateful, truly. I love you guys so f—–g much.”

Lovato — who had celebrated six years of sobriety in March — was reportedly released from a rehab facility in early August, at which time she issued another statement via a since-deleted Instagram post thanking fans for their love and support and vowing to “keep fighting.” The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer also wrote that she needed “time to heal and focus on my sobriety and road to recovery.”