8thFollowing the exclusive premiere on Rolling Stone Country, the sleek singer-songwriter, Brennin, announces the release of his latest single “Rip Off The Rearview,” featuring country music icon Vince Gill, today, Friday March 3. Partnering with YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, 50% of iTunes sales on the track will go towards victims of domestic violence as one in four women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
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Pop-Contemporary Country Singer Brennin Releases New Single “Rip Off The Rearview” Featuring Country Music Icon Vince Gill
Multiple GRAMMY And Dove Award Winners Dailey And Vincent Sign With Dreamlined Entertainment And Release PATRIOTS AND POETS Album March 31 Via BFD/ Red
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are five-time Grammy award winners individually, three-time Grammy award nominees as Dailey and Vincent, four-time DOVE Award winners, and winners of 35 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards (including 3-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners and 3-Time Vocal Group of the Year Award winners). In addition to being bluegrass masters, the group also specializes in other American music including traditional country and gospel.
The appealing blend of Dailey’s tenor married with Vincent’s reedy harmonies have made them fan favorites and earned them worldwide recognition with a top rated television series, “The Dailey & Vincent Show” on RFD TV and a live PBS concert special. Dailey and Vincent’s most recent CD, Dailey & Vincent Alive, debuted at number one on Billboard’s Bluegrass chart and remained at the top position for over 15 weeks.
Nashville-based production, publishing and record company, Dreamlined Entertainment Group has signed the band and will release its new album, Patriots & Poets on March 31 via distribution through BFD/RED. The collection features collaborations with Steve Martin, Bela Fleck and more.
In addition to celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, Dailey & Vincent will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on March 11.
For more information visit http://www.daileyandvincent.com.
About Dreamlined Entertainment Group:
Dreamlined Entertainment Group, founded by Grammy Award winning producer Keith Stegall in 2015, is a Nashville-based production, publishing and record company with distribution through BFD / Sony / RED. For additional information, visit www.dreamlinedentertainment.com.
About Bob Frank Entertainment:
BFD was formed in 2013 as the distribution arm of BFE (Bob Frank Entertainment). BFD is a boutique audio and audio–visual distributor with sub-distribution arrangements with Sony / RED Distribution in North America, RED Essential in Europe and The Orchard throughout the world. BFD currently distributes over 30 companies with thousands of masters including Magna Carta, Blixstreet, Tesla, Synergy Records, Virtual, A Train Entertainment, The Atlantic Screen Group (Filmtrax), REMT, UFO, as well as, artist owned labels and catalogs such as Dale Watson, Dave Davies, Don Williams, Renaissance and Charlie Daniels Bluehat Records. For more info, visit www.bobfrankent.com.
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Keith Urban’s Chart-Topping, ACM Awards-Nominated Hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color” Celebrated In Nashville
Music Row friends and family packed The Basement East to celebrate the team behind the ACM Awards Song of the Year nominated Keith Urban hit single, “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” The tune marked eighteenth chart-topper for songwriter Hillary Lindsey and the second for co-writer Clint Lagerberg, while songwriter-artist Steven Lee Olsen celebrated his very first #1 song. Lindsey is also nominated for the ACM’s Songwriter of the Year award, while Urban is up for ACM awards in four additional categories: Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album and Single of the Year.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP’s mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. ASCAP members write the world’s best-loved music and ASCAP has pioneered the efficient licensing of that music to hundreds of thousands of enterprises who use it to add value to their business – from bars, restaurants and retail, to radio, TV and cable, to Internet, mobile services and more. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. With over 600,000 members representing more than 10 million copyrighted works, ASCAP is the worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters and composers, and the only American performing rights organization (PRO) owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on Twitter @ASCAP and on Facebook.
AT&T And AUDIENCE® Network Present: “Brandy Clark”
Tune in Friday, March 10, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT to watch the full concert special “Brandy Clark” on AUDIENCE Network, DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on DIRECTVNOW. Watch andshare the show trailer (here) and behind-the-scenes clips (here).
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LANco Release Newest Single “Greatest Love Story” To Country Radio
Emerging Arista Nashville band LANCO released their newest single “Greatest Love Story” to Country radio on Monday. Written solely by lead singer Brandon Lancaster, “Greatest Love Story” ignited as the fan-favorite from the band’s first EP, has accumulated over 9 million streams.
“Greatest Love Story” leads LANCO’s forthcoming debut album produced by Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Cage The Elephant, Little Big Town.) While recording with Joyce in his East Nashville studio, the band filmed a rootsy, stripped-down performance of the new single which premieres exclusively with Billboard.com.
View the live video & discover more on LANCO’s collaboration with Joyce HERE.
Name as “the band to watch” by Bobby Bones, CMT, Rolling Stone, Spotify and more, LANCO gained their “exuberant concert persona” (Billboard) status from touring the country’s top festivals, playing stages at Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Watershed and Tortuga among others. This Spring, LANCO joins Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and Jake Owen on tour and has been tapped to join lineups for Stagecoach, Moondance Jam and Country Thunder.
For more information on LANCO, visit LANCOMusic.com.
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Florida Georgia Line Go Big For THE SMOOTH TOUR, Adding Backstreet Boys And First-Ever Stadium Shows
For the first time in their red-hot career, superstar Country duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE will headline their own stadium concerts in 2017 – and they’re adding Pop Idols BACKSTREET BOYS to the bill.
As part of THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017’s exhilarating crossover lineup with the Diamond-selling, GRAMMY® Award-winning Hip-hop Icon NELLY and breakout Country star CHRIS LANE, Backstreet Boys will join FGL for three of the most buzzworthy must-see shows this summer, taking place at Boston’s Fenway Park on July 7, Minneapolis’ Target Field on July 29 and Chicago’s Wrigley Field on August 12.
The genre-defining boy band is featured on FGL’s tender new single “God, Your Mama, And Me,” currently making its way up the Country radio airplay charts as the third release from the duo’s chart-topping BMLG Records’ album DIG YOUR ROOTS, which has already produced back-to-back No. 1s with “H.O.L.Y.” and “May We All” (featuring Tim McGraw). The “God, Your Mama, And Me” music video – complete with candid footage of each group member’s real-life love story – is available now.
News of the electrifying new stadium dates was revealed today (3/7) on ABC’s Good Morning America and included a ticket giveaway for the first round of lucky fans. Fans nationwide can enter for a chance to win a trip to their choice of one of the three stadium stops, courtesy of proud tour sponsor Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers.
Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts and presented by Old Camp Whiskey, THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 kicks off June 2 in Austin, Texas. Live Nation is the official promoter of the tour and details on ticket sales for the new stadium shows will be revealed soon.
Meanwhile, FGL’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR is on the road now through May 6, featuring Dustin Lynch and Chris Lane, plus Seth Ennis, Ryan Follese and Morgan Wallen on select dates. Crisscrossing North America with sold-out stops from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Quebec, Canada, and everywhere in between, the DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR has already garnered rave reviews from a wide range of press outlets:
– MusicRow Magazine“For a good time, call Florida Georgia Line.”
– The Des Moines Register
“… Hubbard and Kelley left no doubt as to why they are the kings of Country music.”
– The Buffalo News
“… the duo’s energy and charisma stretched to the venue’s furthest points.”
– The Tennessean
“Florida Georgia doubles the fun.”
– Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Tyler and BK made sure the sold out crowd had an unforgettable night, and they succeeded.”
– iHeartRadio
Citi® is the official credit card of the DIG YOUR ROOTS and SMOOTH TOURS. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday (3/13) at 10:00A local prior to the general public on-sale. For complete details, visit citiprivatepass.com.
FGL has earned five nominations at the upcoming 52nd Annual ACM Awards – Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year (DIG YOUR ROOTS), Single of the Year (“H.O.L.Y.”), Vocal Duo of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year (“May We All” featuring Tim McGraw). Taking place for the first time in Las Vegas’ new T-Mobile Arena, the star-studded event will air live Sunday, April 2 on CBS at 8:00P ET. The duo has previously won six ACM Awards.
For more information on Florida Georgia Line and THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.
ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: Since introducing their breakout vibes in 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMA, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT. Their previous BMLG Records releases – 2X PLATINUM debut HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES and PLATINUM ANYTHING GOES – have attributed to sales surpassing 26 million tracks and more than 3.5 million albums worldwide. With their massive debut, FGL’s “Cruise” is the only country single to ever be certified DIAMOND for sales exceeding 10 million copies and overtook the record for longest No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Download FGL’s Press Image Here: http://bit.ly/2lsNZDx (Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek).
ABOUT BACKSTREET BOYS: For 24 years the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, BSB has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history. In 2013, BSB celebrated their 20th Anniversary with the release of the album IN A WORLD LIKE THIS, which saw the group receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, perform for the President of the United States, and make an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film This Is the End. Due to the overwhelming demand, the IN A WORLD LIKE THIS world tour was extended multiple times, amounting to what became the group’s biggest tour in over 10 years. On March 1, 2017, BSB kicked off their Las Vegas residency “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life,” the fastest selling residency in Vegas history. BackstreetBoys.com. Download Backstreet Boys’ press image here: http://bit.ly/2lP6DnH (Courtesy of Backstreet Boys).
ABOUT NELLY: Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in American music history with 21 million albums sold in the United States while Billboard referred to Nelly as the number three Top Artist of the Decade. Nelly’s COUNTRY GRAMMAR album and his song “Cruise” with FGL, both achieved Diamond status in 2016, making him one of six rappers to achieve such status. Along with starring in another season of top rated Real Husbands of Hollywood and filming the second season for Nellyville, Nelly also added sports commentator in 2016 to his list of accomplishments with Fox Sports which makes him one of few actors with three television shows airing at one time. Nelly was featured in a unique opportunity to perform alongside the country’s most prestigious orchestras including St. Louis, Columbus and Pittsburgh garnering great reviews. Some of his biggest hits include: “Hot in Here,” “Dilemma” [feat. Kelly Rowland], “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream,” “Cruise,” “The Fix” sampling Marvin Gaye, and summer sixteens dance anthem “Millionaire” with Cash Cash and Digital Animal Farm. The music mogul has also left his mark in other aspects of the industry, sustaining his hugely successful women’s clothing line, Apple Bottoms, and he is part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with Michael Jordan. Currently he supports Make a Wish and is the only rapper/music artist to own his own college, EI University, which provides education surrounding the music industry while Nelly himself provides scholarships. Nelly.net. Download Nelly’s press image here: http://bit.ly/2lk5OGp (Courtesy of Nelly).
ABOUT CHRIS LANE: Chris Lane continues to turn heads with “For Her,” catapulting his devoted second single to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Songs chart following a special performance on season 21 of ABC’s The Bachelor. The follow-up to his #1, GOLD-certified smash debut “Fix” – claiming over 30 million streams on Spotify and 7.4 million views on Vevo – both songs are featured on his Big Loud Records debut album, GIRL PROBLEMS, produced by superstar studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line). Gaining recognition for his jaw-dropping falsetto vocals mixed with a smooth R&B-meets-country vibe, Lane was named one of MusicRow Magazine’s 2017 Next Big Thing Artists and is nominated for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country and ACM Awards New Male Vocalist of the Year. Lane’s profile is on the rise thanks to his national TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers and shout-outs from massive industry names like Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Selena Gomez, Florida Georgia Line, Lucy Hale, Daughtry and more. The Kernersville, NC, native has landed coveted opening slots on tours with Dustin Lynch and Rascal Flatts, and is now igniting fans nationwide on Florida Georgia Line’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR. IAmChrisLane.com. Download Chris Lane’s press image here: http://bit.ly/29g9kOE (Photo Credit: Delaney Royer).
ABOUT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 8, 2016, Advance operated 5,058 stores and 127 Worldpac branches and served approximately 1,250 independently owned Carquest branded stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 74,000 Team Members. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found on the Company’s website at AdvanceAutoParts.com.
ABOUT OLD CAMP WHISKEY: Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey is a smooth whiskey created by country duo Florida Georgia Line as the ultimate start to any party. Old Camp is blended using American whiskey aged for a minimum of two years in white American oak barrels with a No. 3 char and infused with Southern peach and pecan flavors. Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey is 70 proof (35% alcohol by volume) and is available for purchase at select retailers nationwide. For more information, please follow Old Camp Whiskey on Facebook and Instagram at @oldcampwhiskey or visit OldCampWhiskey.com.
Can’t Get Enough Of Jamie Lynn Spears? Love NASCAR? You’re In Luck!
Watch Jamie Lynn Spears host this fun series for Monster Energy following the NASCAR Cup!
She will be interviewing race car drivers and taking us behind-the-scenes showing us all things NASCAR. It should be a fun ride!
Tune-in and take a peek at the video below for a taste of what she’ll be doing. You don’t want to miss the fun, so tune in!
BMI & ASCAP Celebrate Cole Swindell and the Writers Of ‘Middle Of A Memory’
Warner Music Nashville’s office was packed Tuesday, February 28, with fans, friends and the industry notables celebrating “Middle of a Memory,” which hit number one on the country charts. Written by ASCAP songwriters Zach Crowell and Ashley Gorley with BMI artist Cole Swindell, it is the second single from Swindell’s second studio album You Should Be Here and his 6th career number one as an artist.
‘A Guy With A Girl’ Celebration Held By BMI & ASCAP
The Sutler Saloon was packed February 28 in celebration of Blake Shelton and the writers of “Guy with a Girl.” The chart-topping song was written by BMI songwriter Bryan Simpson and ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley and is the fourth single off Shelton’s tenth studio album If I’m Honest. Shelton has a stacked lineup of tours throughout the spring and summer, hitting everywhere from Kentucky to Colorado.
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