Archive | January, 2016

GEORGIA HIT MAKERS “THE PEACH PICKERS” GEAR UP FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL “JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY PRESENTS GEORGIA ON MY MIND”  

By on January 5, 2016 in In The Press

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Much-anticipated show returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium May 10, 2016. Tickets on sale now.

Continuing what is quickly becoming a star-studded, sold-out spring tradition, The Peach Pickers will once again host Jameson Irish Whiskey Presents Georgia On My Mind, an evening celebrating the music of Georgia. The event returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and will include a special tribute to Otis Redding. The much sought-after tickets are available for purchase now, with proceeds benefitting the non-profit Georgia Music Foundation.  Tickets are $49.50 and $39.50 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, ryman.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

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GRAMMY® Nominee Cam to Make Her Tonight Show Debut on January 11

By on January 5, 2016 in In The Press

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Arista Nashville/RCA Records singer/songwriter Cam hit #1 in December with her Platinum-certified country smash, “Burning House,” and the Best Country Solo Performance GRAMMY® nominee will perform the song in her debut appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, January 11.

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CANAAN SMITH TO PERFORM DURING COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREGAME

By on January 5, 2016 in In The Press

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Mercury Nashville’s Canaan Smith is set to perform as part of pregame festivities during the College Football Playoff National Championship, Monday, January 11 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. On the field prior to the game, Canaan will sing “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by a group of elite vocalists from “Encore,” the touring ensemble of the Phoenix Children’s Chorus. In addition to Canaan, the pregame entertainment will also include contemporary R&B/Hip-Hop star Ciara performing the National Anthem and fellow country artist Eric Church who will headline the Championship Tailgate.

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GET COVERED WITH MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE’S FREE MUSIC INDUSTRY HEALTHCARE SEMINARS

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press

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Music Health Alliance, the music industry’s non-profit healthcare advocate, is offering a series of FREE “Get Covered” seminars open to everyone in the music industry. Music Health Alliance, whose founder and 2015 Healthcare Hero recipient Tatum Hauck Allsep recently highlighted the music industry’s widespread need for medical insurance and healthcare coverage in an Op-Ed for The Tennessean, is hosting two seminars this month designed to empower the music community in selecting a healthcare plan and making informed healthcare decisions. Continue Reading →

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THOMAS RHETT ENTERS 2016 HOLDING MULTIPLE WEEKS ATOP THE BILLBOARD, MEDIABASE AND CANADIAN COUNTRY RADIO CHARTS WITH PLATINUM NO. ONE “DIE A HAPPY MAN”

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press

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With his fifth consecutive chart-topper, Thomas Rhett begins the year with the first No. One Country single of 2016 as “Die A Happy Man” from his sophomore album TANGLED UP (The Valory Music Co.) dominates the Billboard Country Airplay chart for a third consecutive week. Additionally, the “standout track” (Rolling Stone) continues to hold for the second week at No. one on the Mediabase radio chart along with four consecutive weeks on Mediabase Canada Country and Billboard Canada Country Airplay charts.

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Craig Morgan Headlines AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press
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Photo credit: Ashley George

Country music entertainer, military veteran, award winning TV host and philanthropist CRAIG MORGAN headlined the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show in Memphis, TN as Arkansas beat Kansas State 45-23 over the weekend.  The sold out game was seen live by over 60,000 fans and aired on ESPN. Craig also received the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Outstanding Achievement Award at the President’s Gala on January 1. Each year, this award is presented in recognition of excellence in the field of music and entertainment, as well as service to the community. Past recipients include Danny Thomas, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Lou Rawls, Clint Black, Little Richard, Alabama, The Beach Boys, LeAnn Rimes, The O’Jays, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Temptations and Big & Rich.

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GRAMMY NOMINEES THE MAVERICKS ARE “THE BEST”

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press
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Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for BMLG

THE MAVERICKS are still flying high from a year of unexpected accolades – Americana Music Awards Duo/Group of the Year, two GRAMMY nominations (Best American Roots Song for “All Night Long” and Best Americana Album for MONO), national television performances on Late Night With Seth Meyers and Conan and bringing a loyal legion to their feet on the successful MONO MUNDO world tour. Fans and music critics alike have continued to groove with a bit of The Mavericks’ magic, earning them top spots on several 2015 Best of Lists proclaiming: Continue Reading →

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SAM HUNT RETURNS TO NBC’S “LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS” THIS WED, JAN. 6

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press

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GRAMMY-nominated country star Sam Hunt returns this Wednesday, January 6 to NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Tune in at 12:35a/11:35p CT for Hunt’s performance of his current Platinum-selling Top 5 single, “Break Up In A Small Town.” Hunt made his national television debut on Meyers’ stage back in Sept. 2014 when he performed his debut single, “Leave the Night On,” off his first major label album release, Montevallo (MCA Nashville).  Since his debut, Hunt has garnered massive fan and critical acclaim, performed to tens of millions in primetime television audience, and sold out arenas worldwide.

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RISING COUNTRY CROONER DEAN ALEXANDER ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT TO LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND 

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press

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Following the release of his holiday song, “Wild Christmas,” rising country crooner, Dean Alexander, rang in the New Year by proposing to longtime girlfriend, Liz Bock.  Alexander spontaneously popped the question while the couple was vacationing in Sonoma, Calif. The pair met by chance five years ago on a ferry ride in Australia.       Continue Reading →

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Backroad Anthem’s Craig Strickland Found Dead

By on January 4, 2016 in In The Press

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According to several news sources, the body of Craig Strickland, lead singer of Backroad Anthem, was recovered today (January 4th) in Bear Creek Cove on Kaw Lake in Oklahoma.
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