Archive | June, 2014

Paul Williams Stands Up For “True Value Of Contributors”

By on June 19, 2014 in In The Press

“It’s no secret to those of us who make our living creating music that many of the powerful corporate interests that control the flow of music online want to pay less for the right to play copyrighted music… We simply want to be compensated in a way that reflects the true value of our contribution to these music businesses” said Paul Williams, the Oscar, GRAMMY and Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame songwriter who is also the President & Chairman of the Board at ASCAP in a recent letter to The Hill.


As they celebrate 100 years of fighting for songwriters’ rights, this is just the latest example of ASCAP working to “create a more modern and efficient music licensing system that works better for all stakeholders.”http://bit.ly/1soQdEu

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Annual Country Weekly Kick-Off Party Raises Over $17,000 For Musicians On Call

By on June 17, 2014 in In The Press
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Meltesen (Country Weekly Publisher), Dana Sones (Musicians On Call Midwest Tour Director), Pete Griffin (Musicians On Call President), Lisa Konicki (Country Weekly Editor-In-Chief), Kip Moore, Chuck Wicks, Frankie Ballard and Jon Freeman (Country Weekly Managing Editor) Credit: Courtesy of Ed Rode, Country Weekly

Pictured (L-R): Jeff Meltesen (Country Weekly Publisher), Dana Sones (Musicians On Call Midwest Tour Director), Pete Griffin (Musicians On Call President), Lisa Konicki (Country Weekly Editor-In-Chief), Kip Moore, Chuck Wicks, Frankie Ballard and Jon Freeman (Country Weekly Managing Editor)
Credit: Courtesy of Ed Rode, Country Weekly

On Tuesday (6/3), Country Weekly magazine kicked off the 2014 CMA Music Festival with the annual Country Weekly Kick-Off Party powered by NASH, which raised $17,000 for Musicians On Call (MOC). Sponsored by Durango and Roper, the party was held at the Mercy Lounge in downtown Nashville, and featured music from today’s hottest country stars – Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard, and host, Chuck Wicks.  All proceeds directly impact Musicians On Call’s ongoing efforts to bring the healing power of music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

“What a great night for Musicians On Call and music fans thanks to Country Weekly, ” shares Pete Griffin, president of Musicians On Call. “With incredible support from Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard and Chuck Wicks we were able to raise funds and awareness so we may continue our mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals around Nashville and throughout the country.”

The eighth annual “Summer of Music” auction for Musicians On Call is open for bidding. Running through July, the auction features concert ticket packages, meet-and-greet experiences and personalized memorabilia from country music’s biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band and many more.

For more information on the “Summer of Music” auction and other ways to support MOC, please visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

About Country Weekly
As America’s premier country entertainment source for 20 years, Country Weekly and CountryWeekly.com deliver the inside stories on country music’s hottest stars, featuring late-breaking news and the scoop on the stars’ lifestyles, families, homes, favorite foods and latest fashions. Country Weekly is published 52 times a year by parent company American Media, Inc. www.countryweekly.com.

About Musicians On Call (MOC)
Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. To date, its volunteers have played for over 400,000 people nationwide. Musicians On Call continues its mission through room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities as well as the Music Pharmacy and Project Playback Programs. www.musiciansoncall.org.

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JT Hodges Releases New Single “Already High”

By on June 17, 2014 in In The Press

JT HodgesCountry star JT Hodges releases his
highly-anticipated single “Already High” to iTunes and country radio!

Written by Hodges and Kevin Griffin, (lead singer of Better Than Ezra and
has written hits for Taylor Swift, Sugarland), “Already High” is sure to be
the soundtrack of summer 2014! With an infectious lead in, fans will be
hooked from the first beat of the song. Hodges then brings in the lyrics
that include a list of any man’s poison of choice, including a beautiful
woman. JT doesn’t need anything but his love, singing, “when I need a hit
girl, when I need a fix, your blue jean curves always do the trick”.

Regarding the lyrical composition, Hodges shares, “Kevin and I were talking
about what beers and/or liquors we preferred the day we were writing this
one. You know, the deep stuff guys talk about. We also went on to
admit that too much of the stuff sometimes had our ladies making us sleep
on the couch… Kevin then began to lay down this killer groove and we
basically wrote an apology to them, professing there’s no better high than
the love they give us.”

Taking an honest approach on love, JT gives country fans a new love song
for summer! You can hear a teaser of “Already High” HERE
<http://instagram.com/p/pKgR-3CxJ_/> and head on over to iTunes
<http://smarturl.it/Alreadyhigh> so you can turn it up all summer long!

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Average Joes’ Recording Artist, Demun Jones, Partners With Wild Wing Café to Promote New Album “Jones County”

By on June 16, 2014 in In The Press

Demun JonesWild Wing Café has teamed up with Average Joes Entertainment country artist, Demun Jones, to promote his new album “Jones County,” which released June 10. Wild Wing Café is spotlighting Jones as the Featured Artist on its website, listing his songs “Tannerite” and “Country Fried” on the site’s music player, and placing his custom coasters in each of its 33 stores in seven southeastern states. Continue Reading →

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[Photo] Tribute To Jerry Reed

By on June 16, 2014 in In The Press
Tribute to Jerry Reed

PHOTO COURTESY OF STREAMSOUND RECORDS
(Left to Right): Streamsound Records Co-Founder Byron Gallimore, Emmanuel and Streamsound Records Co-Founder Jim Wilkes.

Steamsound Records’ Co-Founders Byron Gallimore and Jim Wilkes caught up with Australian virtuoso and guitarist Tommy Emmanuel backstage at The 2nd Annual Tribute to Jerry Reed, which took place last week at 3rd and Lindsley.  The show, a benefit hosted by Darrell Toney for the “Chet Atkins Music Educational Fund,” featured performances by Emmanuel, Brent Mason, Richard Smith, John Knowles, Wes Crider, Seidina Reed, Thom Bresh, and Phil Hunt.

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Sam Hunt’s Debut Single “Leave The Night On” Available For Purchase Today!

By on June 16, 2014 in In The Press

Sam Hunt FOCUS on the 615For those of you who have been waiting, Sam Hunt’s debut single, “Leave The Night On” is out today on iTunes (and Spotify).

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Fifth Annual “Darius And Friends” Benefit Concert And Celebrity Golf Tournament Raised Over $120,000 For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

By on June 15, 2014 in In The Press
Darius Rucker helps St. Jude patient Ian Miller perfect his golf swing at the annual "Darius And Friends" Golf Tournament on June 3 Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff

Darius Rucker helps St. Jude patient Ian Miller perfect his golf swing at the annual “Darius And Friends” Golf Tournament on June 3
Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker returned to the stage of the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville on Monday, June 2 for his fifth annual “Darius And Friends” concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The concert, auction and golf tournament raised a combined total of $122,490 to help St. Jude provide the best care possible to children with cancer at no cost to their families. Continue Reading →

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The Oak Ridge Boys Join Martina McBride, Charley Pride, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers And More On The 2015 Country Music Cruise

By on June 15, 2014 in In The Press

The Oak Ridge BoysThe Oak Ridge Boys have just been added to the superstar lineup of artists performing aboard the 2015 Country Music Cruise (http://www.countrymusiccruise.com), which will also feature performances by Martina McBride, Charley Pride, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Lorrie Morgan, John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Darryl Worley, Asleep at The Wheel, Restless Heart, Johnny Lee, Wade Hayes, Bryan White, The Roys, Brett Kissel, comedian John Reep and Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys.  Beloved television personality Lorianne Crook, of the long-running talk show Crook & Chase, will return as the official host of the annual seven day voyage aboard the luxurious Holland America ms Eurodam, which travels throughout the Caribbean from January 18-25 with stops in the picturesque ports of Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Croix and the private island Half Moon Cay. Continue Reading →

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Album Review: Mary Sarah And Friends | ‘Bridges’

By on June 15, 2014 in Album & Song Reviews

Mary_Sarah_Bridges_US_Cover_400_400_s_c1_hiThis debut album of duets entitled ‘Bridges’ from up-and-coming country artist Mary Sarah is JUST what traditional country fans have been waiting for.  This aptly-titled release, because she’s literally building a bridge from one generation to another, features many traditional country songs made new again as this amazing, young vocalist (Mary Sarah is only 18!) brings her soaring vocals together with many of the biggest country legends around like: Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more! Continue Reading →

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And, That’s A Wrap! Recap Of CMA Music Festival, CMT Music Awards, & More

By on June 14, 2014 in Special Events
Jake Owen's rehearsal the day before the CMT Music Awards.

Jake Owen’s rehearsal the day before the CMT Music Awards. Photo credit: Patrice Majors

It hardly seems possible that CMA Music Festival ended last Sunday.  What a whirlwind of a week! Here’ the daily recap of what all we did and you’ll see why I call it a “whirlwind”, but what a FUN whirlwind!! Continue Reading →

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