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Reba McEntire thanks firefighters after rescue from old building

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Reba McEntire is speaking out after the fire department had to rescue her from the second floor of a building in Oklahoma, when the stairs collapsed while she and her boyfriend, Rex Linn, were inside.

“While my team and I were in Atoka, OK yesterday checking out an old historical building, a staircase collapsed,” Reba shared on social media. “Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. We were safely evacuated from the building thanks to the quick response from the Atoka fire and police departments.”

In a tweet posted by KTEN reporter Lisanne Anderson, Reba can be seen coming down a ladder, with help from a member of the fire department.

“Close call for [Reba] in Atoka, Oklahoma Tuesday,” Lisanne wrote. “Sure glad she and boyfriend Rex Linn are ok! While touring an old building, a staircase collapsed. They were among seven people inside. Atoka’s finest came to the rescue. No one hurt, just some bumps and bruises.”

Reba’s Revived Remixed Revisited box set will be out on October 8.

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” ranked #1 on ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine’s new “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Rolling Stone has published a brand-new list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time — it’s first since 2004 — and the top-ranked tune is Aretha Franklin‘s classic 1967 version of Otis Redding‘s “Respect,” moving up from #5 on the previous tally.

Explaining how the Queen of Soul’s version of the song differed from Otis’ original 1965 rendition, Rolling Stone notes, “In Redding’s reading, a brawny march, he called for equal favor with volcanic force. Franklin wasn’t asking for anything. She sang from higher ground: a woman calling for an end to the exhaustion and sacrifice of a raw deal with scorching sexual authority. In short: If you want some, you will earn it.”

Other songs by veteran acts in the list’s top 10 include Sam Cooke‘s “A Change Is Gonna Come” at #3, Bob Dylan‘s “Like a Rolling Stone” at #4 — it topped the 2004 tally — Marvin’s Gaye‘s “What’s Going On” at #6, The Beatles‘ “Strawberry Fields Forever” at #7, and Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams” at #9.

Also ranked high on the list are The Beach Boys‘ “God Only Knows” at #11, Stevie Wonder‘s “Superstition” at #12, The Rolling Stones‘ “Gimme Shelter” at #13, The Kinks‘ “Waterloo Sunset” at #14, The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at #15, Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody” at #17, Prince‘s “Purple Rain” at #18, and John Lennon‘s “Imagine” at #19.

Rolling Stone‘s ranking was determined by more than 250 artists, musicians, producers, music industry figures, critics and journalists, who all submitted in their top 50 choices, which the magazine then tabulated. More than half of the songs on the new list weren’t present on the 2004 list.

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” ranked number five on ‘Rolling Stone’s’ updated 500 Best Songs of All Time list

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is number five on Rolling Stone‘s newly updated list of the 500 Best Songs of All Time.

The publication “completely remade” its previous ranking, which was originally published in 2004 and slightly updated in 2010. On that first list, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was ranked number nine.

Naturally, a number of newer songs that weren’t out when the original list was unveiled are now included. For example, Lorde‘s breakout hit “Royals” is ranked at number 30, while Billie Eilish‘s “bad guy” comes in at number 178.

Additionally, several tracks that were eligible for the original 2004 list or the 2010 update but weren’t included now show up on the 2021 ranking, including The Killers‘ “Mr. Brightside” at 378, Foo Fighters‘ “Everlong” at 409 and Pearl Jam‘s “Alive” at 416.

Meanwhile, The White Stripes‘ “Seven Nation Army” made a big leap on the list, from its initial ranking of 286 all the way up now to 36.

As for the number-one greatest song of all time, that’d be Aretha Franklin‘s rendition of the Otis Redding-penned song “Respect.” It takes the title from Bob Dylan‘s “Like a Rolling Stone,” which now occupies the number-four spot.

Luke Combs had a personal connection to Loretta Lynn’s Hometown Rising concert

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Luke Combs was one of the numerous artists who participated in Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising concert. The star-studded show was planned by Loretta Lynn to raise money for those affected by the devastating floods in Middle Tennessee last month.

Luke, who sang “Forever After All” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart” at the show reveals it was Loretta who called him personally to ask him to participate — a request he knew he could not deny.

“I live in midwestern Tennessee myself… and I started seeing all the devastation that happened out where I live,” Luke shared from stage. “When I got the call from Loretta, I said ‘Whatever I need to do, I’m there. I want to help.’”

Luke was joined by Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, BRELAND, Little Big Town, Chris Janson and Brittney Spencer for the show, which was held at the Grand Ole Opry.

A final tally of money raised has yet to be announced. Two autographed show posters netted $20,000, while a guitar strap signed by Keith and his wife, Nicole Kidman, raised $75,000. All proceeds go directly to the United Way of Humphreys County.

Lil Nas X counts Miley Cyrus and Doja Cat as inspirations

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Lil Nas X is revealing which two pop stars are among his biggest inspirations.

In two exclusive clips of his interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, obtained by People, Lil Nas says he counts Miley Cyrus and Doja Cat as major influences.

“Miley is just the sweetest person ever and I feel like she’s one of those people that don’t even realize how impactful and how much of a legend they already are,” he says. “And what they have done and what they’re doing right now, even to this day. And I really admire her and her ability to constantly change herself.”

Lil Nas X, of course, worked with Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, on the mega-successful remix of “Old Town Road.”

Of Doja Cat, Lil Nas says seeing her VMAs performance last year motivated him to up his game. “It literally made me start going to the gym,” he says. “Because I was like, ‘I want to get in shape because I want to start doing crazier, better performances.'”

“And just her music, she’s diverse, her videos, and her personality is really colorful and pop,” he adds. “She’s funny. She’s a fun person. She takes things seriously, but doesn’t take things seriously. You know what I mean? She takes what she does seriously.”

Lil Nas X is set to release his new album, Montero, Friday.

Carly Pearce found her courage by writing “Diamondback”

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

By the time the world knew that Carly Pearce and Michael Ray were divorcing, after less than a year of marriage, Carly had already been dealing privately with the heartbreak for months. Her wide range of emotions comes out in all of the songs on her upcoming album 29: Written in Stone, including “Diamondback,” the first track on the record.

“I think it was the last song I wrote for this project,” Carly tells People. “You try to do the right thing and you try to stay quiet, and I just stopped caring in that moment. I went, ‘Hmm … I gotta go there’ — and I did.”

Carly grew up listening to strong female artists telling their own truth, which is what gave her the courage to not sugarcoat her story, either.

“All of the great women that I love as writers and as singers and as performers — [like] Natalie Maines of The Chicks, had those go-off moments,” Carly says. “I grew up loving those. Miranda [Lambert] writes from such an unapologetic place. Loretta Lynn writes from such an unapologetic place.”

29: Written in Stone is out on Friday.

“Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)”: Kelly Clarkson to release new holiday single September 23

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Following a New York Times report that Kelly Clarkson is prepping a Christmas album for release later this year, Kelly’s announced a brand-new holiday single — with an amazing title.

“Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)” will be released September 23. “You’re gonna love it!” Kelly promises in a new Instagram video.

The single is described as the first release from Kelly’s ninth studio album, which her label confirms will be her second holiday release since 2013’s Wrapped in Red. Overall, it’ll be her first album since 2017’s Meaning of Life.

This week, Kelly kicked off the third season of her Emmy-winning talk show and on Monday, she’ll return for the 21st season of The Voice.

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Fat Joe apologizes to Vita and Lil Mo after calling them “dusty” during his Verzuz battle with Ja Rule

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It’s safe to say things got a bit heated Tuesday night during the Verzuz battle between New York rappers Fat Joe and Ja Rule.

During the livestreamed music event, held at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Joe and Ja brought out some of their famous friends and collaborators — including Nelly, Ashanti, Jadakiss, and Remy Ma — to assist them on some of their hit songs. While the music competition remained mostly friendly, things became a bit tense when Ja Rule asked his “Put It On Me” collaborators Lil Mo and Vita to come on stage and sing.

“Oh, them dusty b******,” said Fat Joe, referring to Lil Mo and Vita. “You had to go to the crack house to find them b******.”

Fans were quick to slam Joe’s comments, with Lil Mo responding in an online post that she was “disappointed” in him. Joe apparently received the message, apologizing on Twitter early Wednesday morning.

“Shout out to the ladies very sorry if i disrespected i love vida and lil Moe,” he tweeted. “I’m super sorry love my sisters.”

Neither Mo nor Vida have publicly responded to Joe’s apology as of late Wednesday morning.

Metallica headlining inaugural Download Germany festival

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The U.K.’s Download Festival is heading to Germany, and Metallica will be along for the ride.

The metal legends are headlining the inaugural Download Germany, set to take place June 24, 2022. The lineup will also include Five Finger Death Punch and Sabaton, with more artists being announced at a later date.

For more info, visit DownloadGermanyFestival.de.

The U.K. version of Download was founded in 2003, and is held in England’s Donington Park. However, it hasn’t taken place since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though a smaller, downsized version, deemed Download Pilot, was held this past June.

Download is set to return in 2022 with headliners Iron Maiden, KISS and Biffy Clyro.

Macklemore welcomes third child, a son named Hugo

September 15, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Macklemore is now a dad of three!

The rapper welcomed his third child with wife Tricia Davis six weeks ago. Davis announced the birth of their son on Instagram.

“Six weeks ago in the shadow of the Buck Moon this beautiful human came into our lives,” she wrote, alongside a selfie with the newborn. “He arrived rooted and calm, mostly just observing the two whirling dervishes around him.”

“Welcome home Hugo,” she continued. “May you crush the distorted masculine and awaken the divine.”

Macklemore and Davis, who married in 2015, are also parents to two daughters: six-year-old Sloane Ava Simone and three-year-old Colette Koala.

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