Archive | April, 2017

Brett Eldredge And Writers Celebrate #1 “Wanna Be That Song”

Pictured: (L-R): Carnival Music’s Frank Liddell, Warner Music’s John Esposito, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, BMI’s Josh Tomlinson, ASCAP songwriter Scooter Carusoe, BMI singer-songwriter-producer Brett Eldredge, BMI songwriter-producer Ross Copperman, Sony ATV’s Josh Van Valkenburg and Rezonant’s Tim Wipperman. (Photo by Erika Goldring.)

One of Nashville’s best new bars, The Back Corner, was filled with friends and family of Brett Eldredge and the cowriters of his sixth consecutive #1 hit, “Wanna Be That Song,” Wednesday, April 5. Written by Brett, Ross Copperman, and Scooter Carusoe, the track is the third single from Brett’s sophomore album Illinois. Brett has tour dates scheduled through October, crisscrossing the country and giving fans plenty of opportunities to catch his energetic live show.

(L-R): ASCAP songwriter Scooter Carusoe, BMI singer-songwriter-producer Brett Eldredge and BMI songwriter-producer Ross Copperman. (Photo by Erika Goldring.)

 

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Exclusive Video Premiere: “Battle Lines” By Marcum Stewart

Singer-songwriter Marcum Stewart has celebrated several amazing feats as a songwriter and producer over the course of his career. The West Virginia native has had songs featured in hit network TV shows such as the CW’s Hart of Dixie, the 2013 film “Storm Rider”, multiple independent artist cuts and several major label song holds.

Since Moving to Nashville, Stewart has had the chance to work and collaborate with powerhouse names including hit producer Luke Wooten (Brad Paisely, Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch, etc…), singer-songwriter Rachel Proctor (Martina McBride, Jessica Simpson, Jesse Lee) and Keith Burns (of Trick Pony), to name a few.

Through years of building a catalog of songs and producing projects, Stewart has released a brand new seven track EP entitled “Battle Lines” and we are bringing you the exclusive video premiere for the title track! Written by Stewart, the driving ballad tells the story of a couple trying to hold on against all odds. The raw and honest delivery of Stewart’s vocals shine throughout.

Click here to watch the official video premiere for “Battle Lines” exclusively on Focus on the 615!

 

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Kings Bowl Cool Springs Featuring New Songwriters’ Night Every Tuesday

Kings Bowl is coming up on its 1 year anniversary in May, and we’re so happy it opened its doors just outside of Nashville.  Starting this Tuesday, one of our favorite hang outs, is featuring their new “Top Songwriters Series” beginning at 7pm-10pm in their Whiskey Room every Tuesday night.

The Whiskey Room

Admission is free and will be happening every Tuesday night starting at 7pm.

Plan to come out a little early or stay late, aside from the great music, you can also dine on their incredible food.

This is not normal bowling alley food.  You can of course dine on a hamburger or pizza if you want, but everything is made from scratch in their kitchen and definitely worth a try in the Draft Room.  You can dine on fresh salmon, steak, and scallops.  Casual food or fancy, it’s your choice! Come hungry!

The Draft Room

Of course, you don’t want to miss a chance to bowl a game with your friends on their trendy, cool lanes.  There are also fun interactive games to be played or just wind down for a nice meal and watch tv on their widescreen tvs in their restaurant at this unique venue attached to Cool Springs Mall in Franklin, TN.

You’ll be glad you took the time to enjoy all it has to offer while you’re out there, and we have no doubts that you’ll be back visiting very soon!

Located at: 
Cool Springs Mall
1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, Tennessee 37067

Take a look back and check out this fun video from “Stars And Strikes”, a charity event featuring several country stars at Kings Bowl, part of its grand opening festivities last May!

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Tickets On Sale Today For “Stars For Second Harvest” On June 6th

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is gearing up for the 13th Annual Stars for Second Harvest concert on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Presented by O’Charley’s and hosted by Craig Wiseman, acclaimed hit songwriter and founder of Big Loud Records and Big Loud Shirt, this concert features an unplugged acoustic style performance by some of country music’s brightest stars.

 

“This show is one of my favorite events every year because of the great artists that participate and the money we raise for a worthwhile cause,” said Wiseman. “I am thrilled to have O’Charley’s return as presenting sponsor and for Nissan North America to join this year as our stage sponsor.”

 

Concert tickets are on-sale now for reserved seating $35 plus applicable service charges, preferred seating $55 tickets and a select number of premium seats which include a seat and limited edition show poster for $125 and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, Ryman box office, Ryman.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Proceeds from the concert benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. For more information, visit secondharvestmidtn.org.

 

Previous years have featured incredible performances by Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw and Bon Jovi.

 

Thanks to the generosity and help from everyone in country music and its fans, the show to date has raised ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) and provided FOUR MILLION MEALS (4,000,000) for Middle Tennesseans at risk of hunger.

 

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Organized in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization.  Second Harvest’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Second Harvest distributes food and other products to 490 Partner Agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.

 

About Craig Wiseman

Founder of Big Loud Shirt Industries and Big Loud Records, Craig Wiseman is one of today’s most celebrated songwriters and has played a significant role in shaping country music. To date, Wiseman has had well over 300 cuts, 100 singles, 26 #1’s and has had songs on over 80 million records sold.  He has also received countless awards, including a Grammy for Tim McGraw’s 10-week #1, “Live Like You Were Dying,” and CMA & ACM Awards for Song of the Year for consecutive years. Additionally, he was named three times ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year.   In 2014, Wiseman was presented with the ASCAP Heritage Award for being the most-performed country music songwriter of the past century. The following year, Wiseman was voted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Amongst many others, he has penned songs for Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Beverly Knight, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn and Tim McGraw.

 

About O’Charley’s

O’Charley’s was born in Nashville, Tennessee and has been a quintessential American Restaurant with Southern Hospitality since its beginning in Nashville over 40 years ago. Famous for its unsliceably soft rolls, Prime Rib Lovers’ Weekend for Two, Sunday Brunch and fresh baked pie, O’Charley’s operates 207 restaurants in 20 states in the Southeast and Midwest, including 201 company-owned and operated O’Charley’s restaurants and six restaurants operated by franchises and joint venture partners. To find an O’Charley’s location near you, visit www.ocharleys.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Merle Haggard Post-Tribute Show Takeover Confirmed For Nudie’s Honky Tonk Tonight

Following the All-Star Concert Celebration Sing Me Back Home The Music of Merle Haggard at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, April 6, Nudie’s Honky Tonk is encouraging fans to join them for a Merle Haggard Takeover at 11:30 PM CT featuring performances by Merle’s son Ben Haggard and Merle’s band The Strangers. The event, which is free and open to the public, proves once again why Nudie’s Honky Tonk is quickly becoming a “must-visit” stop on Broadway.

 

“We’re honored that Nudie’s is the official venue for the Merle Haggard tribute concert after-party,” says Nudie’s Honky Tonk Owner and Icon Entertainment President Bill Miller. “In addition to members of Merle’s family and friends, son Ben Haggard will be performing with his dad’s band, The Strangers.”

 

About Nudie’s Honky Tonk

 

The world famous Nudie’s Honky Tonk on Broadway resides in a 100-year-old, historic, three-story building housing millions of dollars of rare country music memorabilia, costumes, multiple bars, two stages featuring live music and Southern style comfort food for guests. Open daily 11 AM – 3 AM CT, visitors can see pop culture, iconic designs by designer Nudie Cohn like Elvis Presley’s $10,000 gold lame’ suit. Nudie’s Rodeo Tailor fashions were donned by the hottest in film and music including Gene Autry, Johnny Cash, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Robert Redford, Porter Wagner and John Wayne, among many others. Nudie didn’t stop at clothing. He also customized automobiles often installing silver-dollar dashboards, pistol door handles and gear shifts, extending rear bumpers and trimming vehicles with longhorn steer horns as hood ornaments. To date, there are 9 surviving “Nudie Mobiles” with his $400,000 1975 Cadillac El Dorado finding a permanent home on the wall at Nudie’s Honky Tonk. Located at 409 Broadway, this attraction features the longest bar in Music City at over 100 feet.

 

 

 

Website: www.nudieshonkytonk.com

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NudiesHonkyTonk/

 

Twitter: @NudiesHonkyTonk

 

 

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Show Review: LANco & Ryan Kinder At 3rd & Lindsley

LANco

Recently got to attend a show at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville with Warner Music’s Ryan Kinder and Sony’s LANco.

With a standing room only crowd, Ryan Kinder opened the show.  Enjoyed his performance and songs very much.  Great stage presence and very comfortable in front of a crowd.  Definitely hope to hear more of his music in the near future.

Be sure to check out his new single, “Close”, available now on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

Ryan Kinder

 

From the very instant that headlining act LANco came onstage, they brought such an energy to the room, and the crowd seemed to feel it that singing along with them &  dancing.  Absolutely loved their stage presence and whole performance.   There was such energy and enthusiasm.   Great songs with a few covers thrown in was the perfect blend for the evening.

You can find LANco’s debut EP at iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon now featuring the single, “Greatest Love Story”.

Hope to catch both of these acts very soon again. Cool vibes and great music.  Highly-recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

 

 

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[Video] CRS 2017 | Re-Living The Highlights & A Wrap-Up

CRS 2017 wrapped up after 3 days of music-filled fun in downtown Nashville on Feb. 22-24, 2017.

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