Country radio’s biggest event of the year, Country Radio Seminar (CRS), kicks off this week at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
Archive | February, 2015
Singer/Songwriter Katie Ohh in Studio with Jay DeMarcus, Signs with WME, Red Couch Entertainment
It was an unlikely path that led big-voiced singer/songwriter Katie Ohh into the studio with Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus. At a young age, the Ohio native fell in love with singing and by her teens had logged numerous appearances at clubs, fairs, festivals, and the granddaddy of outdoor country music festivals, Jamboree In the Hills. After graduating from nursing school at age 19, Katie moved to Los Angeles to develop her songwriting, sing demos, and play the occasional local show.
Scotty McCreery, Melissa Rycroft, Journey’s Jonathan Cain And Gary Allan Help Make-A-Wish Raise Funds For Middle Tennessee Kids
TV personality Melissa Rycroft speaks onstage during “Stars For Wishes” 2015 on January 17, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Make A Wish)
Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee raised some $250,000 at its star-studded, third annual “Stars For Wishes” event at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville on January 17th. Hosted by TV personality Melissa Rycroft, the evening was filled with heartfelt performances by Gary Allan, “Stars For Wishes” founder Jonathan Cain (Journey), Scotty McCreery and Street Corner Symphony.
Album Review: Jordyn Stoddard | “Like Me ‘Til You Love Me”
Country newcomer Jordyn Stoddard is breaking into the music scene with salty roots and sandy boots. This 16-year-old Jacksonville Beach, Fla., native released her debut single “Like Me ’Til You Love Me” on Monday, and it sums up her personality perfectly.
This carefree song will send you daydreaming about the earliest days of a relationship when it feels like you’re floating together… or maybe you’re just floating down a lazy river by yourself with a drink in your hand. Either way, this song takes you to a great place, and you’ll put it on repeat. Promise.
“You’re smiling, we’re vibing, admit it / This feeling, you’re feeling, go with it.”
Could this be a better debut single?! When Eric Paslay, Chris Wallin and Matt Nolen wrote this song, it was about a couple falling in love. But a clever Stoddard picked it up and spoke directly to her fans, who won’t be able to resist liking her until they love her.
Stoddard began singing karaoke at home when she was 3 years old. She sang a Hilary Duff song at her local fair’s competition when she was 7 and received a guitar for Christmas when she was 12. It sat under her bed for a year until she taught herself how to play from YouTube videos. She may be young, but her maturity translates through her conversation style and music.
Influenced by Stevie Nicks and Kenny Chesney, this girl has an old soul with a fresh approach. She’s been shaped by artists from other genres as well, such as the Dirty Heads and Sublime.
“I want to be country but beachy country, so you can have your windows down and just enjoy it,” Stoddard said.
She’s excited to release her album Southern Tide on March 9.
“Everything’s gotta start somewhere / Might as well start right now, right here.”
Twitter: @jordyn_stoddard
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
KRISTIAN BUSH MADE CONAN DEBUT WITH TOP 20 & CLIMBING HIT “TRAILER HITCH”
Photo Credit: Meghan Sinclair/Team Coco
Platinum-selling country star and Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush made his debut appearance on TBS’ CONAN with a lively, groove-filled performance of his Top 20-and-climbing hit single “Trailer Hitch” last night (2/18). Watch here:http://teamcoco.com/video/kristian-bush-02-18-15?playlist=featured-videos.
CHRIS YOUNG’S 14th ANNUAL FAN CLUB PARTY SET FOR JUNE 10
Chris Young’s 14th Annual Fan Club Party has been set for Wednesday, June 10th at 9:30am from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets for the exclusive event are open to current and new fan club members only and include a live performance by Young, followed by a meet & greet with photo opportunity and a guided Opry backstage tour. Tickets are only $50 (plus service fees) and will go on sale Monday, February 23 at ChrisYoungCountry.com. Click HERE to join Chris Young’s fan club and buy tickets to this year’s party!
Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett & Cole Swindell To Compete for ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl’s
The Academy of Country Music and Kohl’s Department Stores announced today that Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell have been named nominees for this year’s ACM New Artist of the Year Award Presented By Kohl’s. The winner will be announced during the LIVE broadcast of the50th Academy of Country Music Awards, co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM – 11:30PM ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
Kenny Chesney and Band Head to Spring Training This Week
It’s not just baseball players shaking off the off-season. As the sport’s biggest stars head to the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues to gear up for the Major and American League Baseball season, country music’s biggest star is bringing his band together for their first musical rehearsals in over two years.
Additional Tickets Announced for 50th ACM Awards & ACM Party for a Cause
The Academy of Country Music announced today that additional ticket packages will go on saleon Friday, February 20th at 10:00 AM CT for the previously sold out 50th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 19, 2015 at AT&T Stadium, and ACM Party for a Cause®: 50 Years of Music & Memories onApril 17-18, 2015 at Globe Life Park, in Arlington, Texas. The ticket packages, available Friday at Ticketmaster.com ranging from $145-$585, were made available through creative stage design to accommodate more fans for the historical 50th anniversary celebration. There are also a limited number of VIP packages available, for more information please call 817-892-4400.
Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood to Host ACM Lifting Lives Benefit Gala | April 17 – Dallas/Fort Worth
The Academy of Country Music’s philanthropic arm, ACM Lifting Lives®, announced today that country music luminaries Garth Brooksand Trisha Yearwood will host its first-ever fundraising gala on April 17, 2015, just two days before the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. The “One Night, Two Cities, All Music” gala presented by Mattress Firm will consist of two shows taking place simultaneously at the Omni Dallas Hotel and the Fort Worth Zoo. The Omni Dallas Hotel gala will feature headliner and ACM Awards nominees Lady Antebellum, and a special performance by Hunter Hayes. Fort Worth Zoo will feature ACM Awards nominees including headliner Keith Urban, and a special performance by Little Big Town. Nancy O’Dell, Emmy®-award winning journalist and co-host of Entertainment Tonight, will join Brooks and Yearwood to co-host the Fort Worth gala.
