Archive | January, 2016

MAREN MORRIS’ “MY CHURCH” SETS COUNTRY RADIO RECORD WITH 107 FIRST WEEK CHART REPORTING COUNTRY RADIO STATIONS SPINNING THE DEBUT SINGLE

By on January 20, 2016 in In The Press

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Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris’ debut single “My Church” makes Country radio history today with a record breaking 107 first week Country radio chart reporting stations spinning the song that the Village Voice describes as being a “windows-down anthem about finding composure and contentment behind the wheel.” As the No. 1 most added song at Country radio for the week, “My Church” sets the record for the highest charting debut single by a female in Country Aircheck’s Mediabase history and with today’s massive radio impact, “My Church” leaps to No. 32 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. The previous record for a debut single was 99 “adds” at impact date, until today.

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GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT WITH REMINGTON

By on January 17, 2016 in In The Press
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PHOTO CREDIT: Eric Ryan Anderson / COVER DESIGN BY: Sarah & Shauna Dodds

Country music trailblazer Granger Smith rounded out a banner year in 2015 and confirms the release of his Wheelhouse Records debut album Remington, due out March 4, 2016.  Continue Reading →

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BMI Signs TV Personality Todd Chrisley

By on January 15, 2016 in In The Press
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Pictured: (L-R): BMI’s Jody Williams, BMI songwriter and TV personality Todd Chrisley and BMI’s Leslie Roberts.

Legendary Perfomance Rights Organization, BMI, is excited to announce the signing of television personality, Todd Chrisley. The USA Network Star and business mogul has deep country roots and plans to bring more eyes to Music City with his business acumen. On Chrisley Know Best, Chrisley has showcased untapped talent and plans on introducing his large fanbase to even more of his personal picks. 

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CHRIS YOUNG CELEBRATES CAREER MILESTONES WITH I’M COMIN’ OVER ALBUM AND SINGLE #1 PARTY IN NASHVILLE   

By on January 13, 2016 in In The Press
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CA Nashville’s CHRIS YOUNG celebrates his #1 album and multi-week chart topping single, I’m Comin’ Over
Photo Credit: Alan Poizner

RCA Nashville’s Chris Young and hundreds of his music industry friends came together Monday evening for a special celebration from Nashville’s One at the Cannery, honoring the “outstanding balladeer’s” (Associated Press) No. 1 album, I’m Comin’ Over, and the title-track’s three-week run atop the Billboard Top Country Airplay chart. As one of only two country artists to achieve a three-week chart-topper in 2015, Young (BMI) and his “I’m Comin’ Over” co-writers Corey Crowder (ASCAP) and Josh Hoge (SESAC) were surprised with the news of RIAA Platinum certification for the lead single, in addition to being presented with plaques recognizing the album and song’s many achievements.
 
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Carrie Underwood’s Greatest Hits: Decade #1 Certified Platinum

By on January 13, 2016 in In The Press
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Carrie Underwood holds her RIAA Platinum plaque for her Greatest Hits: Decade #1. Photo credit: Alan Poizner

Superstar Carrie Underwood adds more precious metal to her tally of RIAA certifications with news that her Greatest Hits: Decade #1 has been certified Platinum.  The accomplishment makes Underwood the only country artist – and one of only six all-genre artists – to release an album to Platinum success since the release of Greatest Hits: Decade #1 in December of 2014. Continue Reading →

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Alternative Singer/Songwriter Halsey to Receive Breakthrough Artist Award at Music Biz 2016 in Nashville

By on January 13, 2016 in In The Press

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The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced that up-and-coming Alternative singer/songwriter Halsey will receive one of the Association’s prestigious Breakthrough Artist Awards at the annual Music Biz 2016 convention. She joins rising Country hitmaker Sam Hunt as this year’s Breakthrough honorees, with both presentations set to take place during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville.

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Lisa Chader Named Principal, Wortman Works Media & Marketing

By on January 12, 2016 in In The Press

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Public relations and media veteran Lisa Chader joins colleague Jules Wortman in the role of Principal at Wortman Works Media & Marketing, it was announced today by Wortman, president of Wortman Works. Effective immediately, Chader is charged with client branding, communications and business development for new and existing Wortman Works clients, including country music/lifestyle brand, Rare Country. Continue Reading →

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LAUREN ALAINA RELEASES VIVACIOUS NEW VIDEO FOR “NEXT BOYFRIEND”

By on January 12, 2016 in In The Press

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Lauren Alaina releases the official music video for her playful new single, “Next Boyfriend.” Currently playing on country radio, “Next Boyfriend” is the first track off Lauren’s recently released self-titled EP on Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope Records. The video, directed by TK McKamy, provides a fun, high-energy visual perfectly matching the clever tune. View HERE.

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SCOTTY McCREERY WILL PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME ON JAN. 16 AT GILLETTE STADIUM

By on January 12, 2016 in In The Press
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Photo credit: Eric Adkins

Multiple Platinum-selling recording artist Scotty McCreery will perform the National Anthem at the American Football Conference (AFC) Divisional Playoff Game held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Saturday, January 16.  The game, which will air live on CBS at 4:35 PM ET (3:35 PM CT), will pit the home team and reigning Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, against the Kansas City Chiefs. Continue Reading →

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CHRIS YOUNG & CASSADEE POPE DUET ON NEW SINGLE, “THINK OF YOU”

By on January 12, 2016 in In The Press

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RCA Nashville hitmaker Chris Young follows the three-week #1 success of his RIAA Gold-certified smash, “I’m Comin’ Over,” with the release of “Think of You,” a duet with award-winning Republic Nashville rising star and The Voice winner, Cassadee Pope. Featured on his chart-topping I’m Comin’ Over album, “Think of You” was co-written by Young, Corey Crowder, and Josh Hoge and is available at Country radio today for an official airplay impact date of January 25.
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