Archive | February 19, 2013

Casey James Delivers at Exit/In

FOCUS caught up with Casey James at his show in Nashville – also watch for a full interview coming up at CRS 2013!

Casey James

Watch out country music world: Casey James is ready to take you by storm. We caught up with Casey on his way through Nashville when he was performing at Exit/In, and we are already looking forward to next time!

After Corey Crowder opened the show with some great, high-energy country music, we witnessed the room fill to capacity waiting for the American Idol alum. As soon as he walked out, the room electrified (mainly with screaming girls) as he launched into his first song.

Casey made a name for himself on Idol with his sick guitar picking skills, as he was on the first season of the show to allow self-accompaniment. But you still haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen him live. Much like current superstars Keith Urban and Brad Paisley, he is his own lead guitarist. However, UNLIKE Keith, Brad, and a few others… Casey doesn’t have another band member on stage with lead capabilities. He has a rhythm/slide guitarist, a bass player and a keyboardist. Meaning those rocking riffs you hear in his music are all up to the man himself.

Casey opened the show with the song that also opens his album: “The Good Life,” a fun, up-tempo tune that planted a good foundation for his set. Another song that will probably be a staple to his show for a while – and should become a single – is “Drive,” a high-energy number that features Casey on a funky steel/electric guitar that allows him to really show off.

He also hit several slower songs such as “Love The Way You Miss Me” and of course his two singles, “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” and his recent hit “Cryin’ On A Suitcase.”

With only one album to his name, this guy already has all the makings of a superstar. Not only can he play, he’s got a bluesy, country tone to his voice, perfect for crossover hits and the ability to sing just about anything. And yes… he has great hair.

You will start hearing more and more about Casey James in 2013; and watch for the big breakout to come within the next couple years.

Plus, stay tuned to FOCUS on the 615 for a full interview with Casey James coming up at CRS 2013!

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Lady Antebellum To Release Fourth Studio Album on May 7

Lady Antebellum, Golden

Lady Antebellum appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America Tuesday morning (February 19th) to announce the details of their fourth studio album, Golden, which is set for release May 7th. The three wrote the title track with label-mate Eric Paslay over a bottle of wine in Charles Kelley’s library room. “”It’s actually the last song we wrote for the record,” Charles tells The Huffington Post. While a few details have yet to be finalized, the collection will include 11 or 12 songs, half of which were written or co-written by the group. Paul Worley is once again at the helm for Golden, having produced all Lady A’s previous releases.

“This album feels to me like one of those that from start to finish could be a good road-trip record and that’s what we wanted,” said Lady A’s Charles Kelley. “It’s one of the reasons why the term ‘golden’ was kind of cool. I think about road trips and driving down the road with those little streaks of sunshine popping through the trees, especially at sunset. ‘Golden’…it just gives you this warm, easy feeling.”

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The Civil Wars Team With T-Bone Burnett

A Place at the TableThe Civil Wars have teamed with T Bone Burnett to work on the soundtrack for new documentary, A Place at the Table. Featuring 14 original tracks, the album is set for release Feb. 26 through Sensibility Music.

Burnett and The Civil Wars perform on the album, which includes the new single “Long Time Gone” (listen below).

From the producers of Food, Inc., A Place at the Table explores American food and hunger issues. The film will be released March 1.

The band and Burnett are offering 100 percent of the label’s net profits and producer/artist royalties to the Participant Foundation, an organization that “exists to support programs that support a sustainable and peaceful world.”

In November, The Civil Wars cancelled tour dates, citing “internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition.”

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Scotty McCreery To Host CMA’s “Keep The Music Playing” Nashville Concert

Scotty McCreeryScotty McCreery will host CMA’s fourth annual “Keep The Music Playing” All-Stars concert tonight (Feb. 19) at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The free concert begins at 6 p.m. No tickets are necessary and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The fourth annual “Keep The Music Playing” event is presented by the Metro Nashville Public Schools and the CMA, and honors the best elementary, middle and high school music programs in Metro Nashville public schools.

To date the CMA has been able to donate over $6 million to purchase instruments for students in the Middle Tennessee area. Kix Brooks, Laura Bell Bundy, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry and Kellie Pickler are a few of the artists who have been involved in the program.

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Sarah Darling Continues National Television Streak

Darling Featured a Second Time this Month During ABC’s “The Bachelor: Sean Tells All Special”

Sarah DarlingSarah Darling is taking yet another step on the national television stage with her upcoming late night debut on CONAN. Sarah will perform her hit single, “Home To Me,” March 4 at 10p.m. CT on TBS.

Earlier this month, Sarah made her debut performance on ABC’s hit romance reality series The Bachelor. Fans of Sarah have a second opportunity to see her on The Bachelor as Darling is featured a second time during “The Bachelor: Sean Tells All Special” on Tuesday, February 19 at 8p.m. CT on ABC.

Sarah Darling’s New Single Is Highest New Female Digital Single Debut In Over A Year

Sarah Darling’s featured performance during the February 4 episode of ABC’s The Bachelor translated to a 220% increase in “Home To Me” sales.  With more than 15,500 units sold in the week following her appearance on the show, the collective total is now over 75,000 units sold. The Home To Me EP was digitally released on January 29.

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