Monroe’s Debut Album Like A Rose To Be Released March 5th; Available For Pre-Order Now
Ashley Monroe, of the critically acclaimed trio Pistol Annies, will perform the title track, “Like A Rose,” from her forthcoming March 5th Warner Bros. Records release on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on March 11.
Fans who pre-order the album via iTunes will receive the duet from Monroe and Blake Shelton, entitled “You Ain’t Dolly (And You Ain’t Porter),” as an instant download. Ashley’s duet with the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year is also USA Today’s “Song of the Week,” which states that “the new track from Ashley Monroe and Blake Shelton follows the tradition of classic country duets like Johnny Cash and June Carter’s ‘Jackson’or Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s ‘You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly.’” View the full story HERE.
Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Director, Digital Sales Alaina Vehec and VP, Sales Caryl Healey, Jake Owen, Sony Music Nashville Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Overton, Manager Brandon Gill and Booking Agent Michael Betterton Photo Credit: Alan Poizner for RCA Nashville
While in Nashville gearing up to join Jason Aldean’s 2013 “Night Train” tour, RCA Nashville’s Platinum selling country singer Jake Owen celebrated the GOLD certification in the U.S. for his single “The One That Got Away.” The RIAA has acknowledged the No. 1 smash single for selling over 500,000 copies, marking his first GOLD record that he co-penned. Label executives and management surprised Jake with the shiny news and a special plaque to commemorate the occasion in the midst of his tour rehearsal yesterday (2/19) at Soundcheck.
“If the excitement wasn’t already building just preparing to hit the road with friend (and headliner) Jason Aldean, it sure is now! I can’t thank Country radio and the fans enough for supporting my music. My band and I have been in rehearsals day in and day out getting our new show ready and I can’t wait to share it,” shares Jake.
Several artists helped New York City welcome new country station Nash-FM 94.7 by way of a trio of NASH BASH concerts at the historic Roseland Ballroom.
On Monday, Kix Brooks, Blake Shelton, Randy Houser, Lonestar and Dustin Lynch performed for approximately 3,000 fans. On Tuesday evening, the lineup included Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Gary Allan, Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert. Brooks, Sara Evans, Lee Brice, The Henningsens and Darius Rucker filled Wednesday evening’s performance roster.
The concerts weren’t exactly open to the public, either. Fans had to enter a radio contest via Nash-FM 94.7 to win admission to the show. Here, photos from the three nights as some of country music’s brightest stars lit up New York City.
NASCAR’s most famous race will receive a little extra star power this weekend when country music star Justin Moore makes a special appearance in Daytona to launch Crown Royal’s annual “Your Hero’s Name Here” program, which will award naming rights to this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a deserving hero.
Moore will perform a special 45 minute concert at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 24 at the Crown Royal footprint (in the Fan Zone outside of Turn 4), during which he’ll cast the inaugural “Your Hero’s Name Here” nominations, identifying two local heroes who are making a difference in their communities and will have a chance to win naming rights to the July race. Moore, who recently announced his first headlining tour, OUTLAWS LIKE ME, will also perform hits including “Small Town USA” and “Til My Last Day”.
2005 CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban and Country Music Hall of Fame member VinceGill will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, April 16, for We’re All for the Hall, a concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Reserved seating tickets, which are priced at $35 and $50 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge),will go on sale March 1 at 10:00 a.m. CST. A limited number of VIP ticket packages will also go on sale on March 1 at Ticketmaster.com. (Complete ticket purchase information is below.)
This year’s theme Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN will feature performances from an all-star line-up including Urban, Gill, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Kid Rock, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver and Hank Williams, Jr. It promises to be yet another in a line of one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime concert events highlighting great music, friendship and camaraderie.
Country Star Dishes On Gold Records, His Upcoming Daytona 500 Performance, Outlaws Like Me Tour, and Whose Ass He’d Most Like To Kick
Justin Moore has been busy the last few months, and it doesn’t look like the Til My Last Day singer is slowing down anytime soon. We caught up with Justin to discuss his recent success, his upcoming headlining tour and his partnership with Crown Royal for philanthropic work with the Daytona 500.
“It’s been a really cool couple months here,” said Moore. “We closed out last year with our third number one song with Til My Last Day and… the second gold album. It was a pretty good Christmas present… We’ve been very blessed with country radio and all the fans have been so good to us over the years.”
Live Performances by Colt Ford, Montgomery Gentry, JB and the Moonshine Band and More
CMT and Average Joes Entertainment invite fans to party with Colt Ford and friends live from Center Stage in downtown Nashville from 10:30-12:00 midnight CT, Thursday, February 28, 2013, at an exclusive 90-minute live stream event at www.coltpartylive.cmt.com, CMT’s official Facebook page or CMT.com via mobile devices. The event, taking place during Nashville’s annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS), is emceed by CMT’s SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram and will feature exclusive performances by Montgomery Gentry, Colt Ford, JB and the Moonshine Band, The LACS, JJ Lawhorn, LoCash Cowboys and Colt Ford. The FREE, 21+ event is open to the public for the first 250 people and all CRS attendees.
“CMT is committed to showcasing the latest and greatest country music to our fans, on multiple screens,” said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy, CMT. “Everyone in Nashville knows what a party CRS is, so the live stream with Average Joes’ dynamic roster is the perfect chance to pull back the curtain.”
Craig Morgan will headline the post-race concert for the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon presented by Nissan. He will be joined by special guest Sarah Darling to cap the weekend of festivities with a concert at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Nashville’s premier running event attracts more than 30,000 runners, walkers and 6,000 junior racers, who will take on the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses while passing many of Nashville’s best live bands along the route.
Complimentary concert tickets are provided to all registered runners and volunteers. Runners may purchase additional tickets for $35.
Aldean Heads to NYC Next Week for Multiple Television Appearances, All For The Hall New York and a Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show
Platinum selling entertainer Jason Aldean will give country radio a dose of nostalgia unlike anything heard before when he releases his next single, “1994,” available now on Play MPE.
“1994” embraces hip-hop elements and takes listeners on a fun journey through the year Aldean was a senior in high school, Justin Bieber was born, OJ Simpson’s white Bronco sped across the nation’s TV screens and a gallon of gas only cost $1.09. When Aldean first heard the demo of the song, written by Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Thomas Rhett, he nearly fell out of his chair laughing and knew it was something totally different that he wanted to take a crack at recording for the record.
FOCUS caught up with Casey James at his show in Nashville – also watch for a full interview coming up at CRS 2013!
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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