{"id":1318945,"date":"2020-03-19T16:37:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T22:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1819248"},"modified":"2020-03-19T16:37:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T22:37:07","slug":"how-couches-garages-and-basements-have-become-the-best-virus-proof-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/how-couches-garages-and-basements-have-become-the-best-virus-proof-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"How Couches, Garages and Basements Have Become the Best Virus-Proof Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Alison Bonaguro<\/a><\/span>
\n36m ago<\/span>
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If this coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything \u2014 other than proper hand-washing techniques and how to flatten the COVID-19 curve \u2014 it\u2019s that live country music is good for all of our souls. Actually, it\u2019s more than just good. It\u2019s essential. <\/p>\n

And it doesn\u2019t even matter where it\u2019s coming from. Stadiums, arenas, theaters, clubs and bars aren\u2019t an option for live music right now, but that\u2019s not stopping the country artists from playing for their fans any way they can. They\u2019re keeping their social distance by performing wherever they<\/em> are quarantined, and bringing the music to you wherever you<\/em> are quarantined. <\/p>\n

So it might be a barefooted Jake Owen broadcasting live from his Tiki Tonk, Luke Combs in his garage, Hailey Whitters (virtually) sharing songs and tequila, Keith Urban in his gear warehouse, Tim McGraw at his grand piano, Brad Paisley at home, Matt Stell from his living room, or Michael Ray from his couch. They\u2019re all living proof that the music is what matters and what is still keeping us all connected. <\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the kind of connection that keeps us #AloneTogether. <\/p>\n

Watch and\/or re-watch some of the best impromptu concerts of week one of this stay-home season:<\/p>\n

Live from the Tiki Tonk: Jake Owen <\/strong><\/p>\n

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https:\/\/t.co\/HZQpwA5EnK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jake Owen (@jakeowen) March 18, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Garage Sessions: Luke Combs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Happy Hour Jam: Hailey Whitters<\/strong>
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At the Grand Piano: Tim McGraw<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hanging at home means more time for music. Thinking about everyone. #MyLove<\/a> by @LionelRichie<\/a> <\/p>\n

: Maggie McGraw pic.twitter.com\/ifIC91o40B<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) March 18, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Live from the Warehouse: Keith Urban<\/strong><\/p>\n

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#InstaBand<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/ZrmCN7PXfh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zRJ3Y19rMF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 17, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Taking Requests at Home: Brad Paisley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Quarantine Sessions: Jordan Davis<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B94frsNhHxj\/
Concert from the Couch: Michael Ray <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Really missing playing for y\u2019all on the road, so we\u2019re going live tonight from my couch to hang out and play some songs. See y\u2019all at 6pm CT. https:\/\/t.co\/oyzStcFOk9<\/a> #concertfromthecouch<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sjSRorOfUe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Michael Ray (@Michaelraymusic) March 19, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

From His Living Room: Matt Stell<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alison makes her living loving country music. She’s based in Chicago, but she’s always leaving her heart in Nashville. <\/div>\n

@alisonbonaguro<\/a> <\/div>\n

via:: CMT News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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