The Fourth Annual Wild West Songwriters Festival will be back in Deadwood, South Dakota this year, packed with incredible talent. Country hit band Old Dominion, Grammy Award-winning superstar Michelle Branch, and hit songwriters Dean Dillon, Brett James, Bobby Tomberlin, Buddy Cannon, Sasha McVeigh, Marc Beeson, Emerson Hart, Brett Jones, Danny Myrick, Ray Stephenson, Dean Alexander, Alyssa Bonagura, and James Elliott. The event will once again give patrons a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the lyrical creation of some of today’s hottest country and rock hits, as well as a chance to meet more than 20 of the best cross-genre songwriters in the business. Tickets are available to the general public for the Old Dominion show, taking place on Thursday October 8th for $15. Tickets for The Songwriter’s Jam on Saturday October 10th will also be available for $15. Tickets are available starting June 29th at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Hotel arrangements can be made by calling 877-907-GRAND. Continue Reading →
Archive | June 25, 2015
First CMA Fest Media Experience
The last time I rose with the sun was for a deep-sea fishing trip when I lived in Florida. Now, three weeks into my new Nashville life, I was up at 5:30 a.m. twice in one week to live the dream of covering CMA Fest. With a media pass around my neck, I ventured into the chaos of downtown Nashville and surrounded myself with artists, fans and four days of country music.
CITY OF HOPE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME HITS A HOME RUN IN ITS 25th YEAR
It was a homerun for the 25th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, which saw more than 20 music and sports stars step up to the plate to strike out cancer at First Tennessee Park in Nashville. Team iHeart topped Team Opry in a down to the wire 6 to 5 win. Continue Reading →
MARTINA MCBRIDE CELEBRATES PHILANTHROPIC SUCCESS ON CBS THIS MORNING
Almost four years ago, Martina McBride’s fans from around the world joined together for an extraordinary philanthropic endeavor. In partnership with the Country icon, a unique, mobile fan-powered charity effort titled “Team Martina” was born. CBS This Morning will highlight the amazing fundraising and spirit-fueled initiatives of the group tomorrow, June 26, airing on CBS beginning at 7A in all time zones (check local listings).
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EMERGING ARTIST BRIAN COLLINS’ SOPHOMORE SINGLE “SHINE A LITTLE LOVE” AT COUNTRY RADIO TODAY
Emerging singer-songwriter Brian Collins’ sophomore single “Shine A Little Love” is going for adds at country radio today. Co-written by Brian and Paige Logan, the uplifting, feel-good song showcases Brian’s soulful southern vocals and skilled songwriting.
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PEPSI NAMES LUCY ANGEL ONE OF FIVE COUNTRY STARS LIGHTING UP 2015
Following the successful release of their debut single “Crazy Too” to country radio, Pepsi.com has named Lucy Angel one of Five Country Stars Lighting Up 2015 Out Of Nowhere.
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