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We caught up with Clay Walker at his sold out 5th annual Chords of Hope benefit concert for MS at 3rd & Lindsley on June 3rd for a quick interview just before he hit the stage. Clay is joined by country artists Dustin Lynch and Montgomery Gentry for a special night of performances for a great cause!
To watch the interview with Clay Walker and performance clips from the special evening, click HERE!
Did you miss Tyler Farr’s performance on NBC’s The Today Show this morning??? No worries! Watch Tyler’s “Whiskey In My Water” performance segment here:
Country star Colt Ford celebrated the release of his 5th studio album, THANKS FOR LISTENING, this week by stepping into the role of official “greeter” at select Walmart stores and surprising unsuspecting customers with gift cards. In keeping with the theme, “Thanks For Listening,” Ford met with hundreds of his fans during the in-store visits to mark the release of his much-anticipated album. Continue Reading →
Colt Ford joins Nicki D. on The Red Towel™ to chat about his brand new album Thanks For Listening. Plus, learn more about the “Dirty Side” music video and Colt’s super power in The Average Joes comic book! Nicki D. even puts Colt on the spot in her Rhyme Time Challenge! Can he keep up?
The Red Towel™ is Nicki D’s version of The Red Carpet. Machine wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry low.
Click HERE or on picture to see video interview!
Nicki D. catches up with the beautiful Jamie Lynn Spears on The Red Towel™ at her very first Fan Club Party during CMA Music Festival! Jamie Lynn chats about her new EP titled The Journey, having her family with her on the road, and her favorite kind of pizza! Her daughter, Maddie, even provides us with some background music lol Check it! Continue Reading →
Performances by country artists Jonathan Jackson and Greg Bates pair with musicians’ workshops and demos during Music Industry Day, July 19th at Nashville’s Music City Center
NAMM opens its doors to musicians, songwriters, and sound and staging professionals on Music Industry Day,Saturday, July 19 from 10AM-4PM at Nashville’s Music City Center. Music Industry Day offers a once a year opportunity to demo new gear from hundreds of brands, attend workshops designed to further careers in music, check out live music, and network with music industry leaders at an exclusive, trade-only NAMM event.
Two of country music’s hottest new artists will perform on NAMM’s Acoustic Nation stage presented in partnership with Guitar World’s ‘Acoustic Nation.’ Five-time Emmy-winning actor and recording artist Jonathan Jackson and Nashville-native singer-songwriter Greg Bates, who has the hit song “Did it for the Girl” will play acoustic sets in the afternoon.
In addition to live music and gear from hundreds of the biggest names in music products, Music Industry Day features workshops that cater to music pros looking to advance their careers in the business. Created by NewBay Media, these workshops will guide musicians on topics ranging from marketing to navigating endorsement deals and even a session on building the ultimate pedalboard setup.
Songwriting workshops will feature co-founder of the songwriter support group SongTown USA Clay Mills. Mills writing credit is found on #1 hits including “Beautiful Mess” by Diamond Rio and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” by Darius Rucker. GRAMMY nominated songwriter of the year, Thornton Cline will lead a panel on ‘Hit Songwriting: Secrets of the pros.’ The Women’s International Music Network presents the She Rocks Showcase in the Round, highlighting female artists performing their own original music.
Round out Music Industry Day with a Kala-sponsored ukulele circle, and the REMO-sponsored drum circle. Instruments are provided, and participants need only bring their enthusiasm. A full schedule of Music Industry Day events can be found online atnamm.org/musicindustryday.
Music Industry Day is the only day of the year that a NAMM Show opens to all music lovers. Musicians won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity. Tickets for Music Industry Day at Summer NAMM are available online for advance purchase for $10, $20 at the door.
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About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $16.7 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies located in more than 94 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM(6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Country star and outdoor enthusiast Colt Ford has been chosen as NRA Country’s Featured Artist for July. The announcement comes during an exciting week, on the heels of the release of his highly anticipated new album, Thanks for Listening. As part of the promotion, fans can preview Colt’s new songs “Farm Life” (featuring Justin Moore) and “Cut Em All” (featuring Willie Robertson), at NRACountry.com. NRA Country will be home to exclusive content all month long, so check back often for the latest. In addition, Colt will take part in a live Twitter chat with NRA Country on Thursday, July 17 at 5pm ET / 4pm CT.
As an NRA Country Featured Artist, Colt joins some of country music’s biggest artists including Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Eric Paslay and many more, in teaming up to celebrate his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.
“America was built on hard work, love of God, family and friends – these are the core values that I grew up with and that I instill in my own family, declares Ford. “I’m proud to share these same ideals with my NRA Country family and am honored that I can be a role model for all of our nation’s kids. I am blessed to live in this great country. My Name is Colt Ford and I am NRA Country.”
The follow-up to 2012’s chart-topping “Declaration of Independence,” which remained on the Billboard Country Album chart for more than 58 weeks, “Thanks For Listening,” Ford’s 5th studio album, released this week. “Ride Through the Country,” Colt’s breakthrough album released in 2008, was re-released October 1, 2013, in celebration of the 5th Year Anniversary of Colt’s own independent record label, Average Joes Entertainment. In 2012, Colt penned two #1 hits; Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem,” and Brantley Gilbert’s, “Country Must Be Country Wide.” Colt has sold over 1 million albums, millions more song downloads, has 1.4 million Facebook fans and over 100 million YouTube views. Colt was also recently featured in a two-page cover story in the “Arena” section of the Wall Street Journal. In 2013, Colt toured Canada with Eric Church, toured the U.S. with Florida Georgia Line, and out this summer with Toby Keith. In addition to being a gifted songwriter and artist, Colt is also a former professional golfer, and resides with his family in Athens, GA.
Learn more and get NRA Country Connected at www.NRACountry.com! Fans can keep up with Colt Ford by visiting his web site at www.ColtFord.com or by following him on Twitter @ColtFord.
About NRA Country: Respect. Honor. Freedom. It’s a lifestyle and a bond between the best and brightest in country music and hard-working Americans. NRA Country is powered by pride, love of country, respect for the military, and our responsibility to protect our great American lifestyle. NRA Country celebrates these values with concerts and events benefiting military and veteran services organizations, first responders, conservation organizations, firearm safety programs, and local charities making a difference in their communities. Get NRA Country Connected at www.nracountry.com and get the latest artist info and exclusive events on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, andPinterest.
Photo credit: Russ Harrington
Mary Sarah is our Artist of the Month for July! Get to know this dynamic, new country artist a little better as she prepares to release her studio album ‘Bridges’ on July 8th!
Her highly-anticipated album features duets on country classics with such legends as: Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, The Oak Ridge Boys, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, and many more! Continue Reading →
