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Little River Band Releases ‘The Big Box’ Celebrating 40 Years Of Music

By on May 4, 2017 in In The Press

Little River Band releases ‘The Big Box’ celebrating 40 years of music.  On May 5th, 2017, ‘The Big Box,’ will be available worldwide on Amazon, iTunes and Target.

 

The Little River Band who is best known for their mega hits like, “Cool Change,”  “Take It Easy On Me,” “Reminiscing,”“Help is on its Way,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Man on your Mind,”“The Other Guy,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady,” and “Happy Anniversary,”  celebrate 40 years of music in one big box set.

 

Wayne Nelson, lead singer and bass player for the band says this about ‘The Big Box.’ “What sets the Big Box apart from other LRB compilations is the brand new music and live concert footage that’s included.

Since 1999, there’s been a change in the band’s energy – to get back to writing and recording new material. There’s no doubt that process has injected new spirit into the performances of the older songs too. We captured some of that fun on the ‘Bustin Out’ DVD! You’ll see and hear new orchestral arrangements which take all the music to another level. And you’ll see and hear a band that’s committed to making sure every show is special for that audience on that night.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj4jh7OLeE0

Little River Band performing “I’m An Island,” with the Florida Rock Symphony Orchestra PROMO

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This is a promo for “The Big Box,” DVD which features live footage of Little River Band performing with the Florida Rock Symphony Orchestra. You can purchase…

The pre-release reviews are already pouring in and these are some of the things being said.  “It’s a delight to come across this hefty volume of material, essentially a band in constant renewal performing music in constant review.” The Midland Rocks

 

“So many great moments on this gem of a collection, too many to single out here.” Music Republic Magazine

 

“The Daily Banner gives “The Big Box,’ 5 Stars for creativity, musical excellence and phenomenal harmonies.”

 

The band won “Musical Artist of the Year,” at the Global Gaming Expo’s (G2E) Casino Entertainment Awards recently.  Seeing them live will show you why.  For more on Little River Band, check out their website and make sure to like them on Facebook.

 

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Little River Band on YouTube
Little River Band on Spotify

 

 

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TUNE-IN: The Oak Ridge Boys To Appear On “Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives”

By on May 4, 2017 in In The Press

After 7 years, the memorable episode of the “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” featuring Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys will re-air on the Food Network on Friday, May 5. The episode, titled “Sauced & Spiced” was filmed at Hendersonville’s Cafe Rakka and also features Ricky Skaggs.

Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America’s classic “greasy spoon” restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades. For local listings, visit foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives.

About The Oak Ridge Boys:
The Oak Ridge Boys, who have sold over 41 million units worldwide, are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, pop, rock, gospel and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country and pop music fields, they have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards and nine GMA DOVE Awards as well as the Mainstream Artist of the Year Award at the ICM Awards. The group—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban—have earned prestigious membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and Grand Ole Opry, and are known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album, celebrating two double-platinum albums and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made,” “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more. For more information and to view upcoming tour dates for The Oak Ridge Boys, please visit www.oakridgeboys.com.

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Farewell Angelina To Perform At Kentucky Derby Event

By on May 4, 2017 in In The Press
Before the Mint Juleps flow and the call to post sounds at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Farewell Angelina will hit the stage to entertain guests at the Sixth Annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on Friday evening. Billed as a night of Southern grace, glamour, charm and hospitality at its finest, the black tie-optional event draws Louisville lovers, athletes, celebrities and racing enthusiasts to the historic Galt House Hotel from across the globe.
After sound check and a quick wardrobe change, the Farewell Angelina ladies will head to Churchill Downs to take in the Longines Kentucky Oaks, America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year old fillies – female horses – held each year on the day before the Kentucky Derby.
“Playing a Kentucky Derby event has been on our bucket list since we formed Farewell Angelina,” said the band collectively. “We can’t wait to spend the day at Churchill Downs and then play the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.”
All of this fun helps a number of charitable causes, including the 2016 primary beneficiary, Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that fights childhood hunger by providing needy elementary school students a backpack of food on the weekends.
Following Derby weekend, Farewell Angelina will head east for dates in Asheville, Batesville-Leesburg SC, Birmingham, Charlotte, Toccoa GA and Isle of Palms SC before returning to Nashville for a date at the City Winery.
About Farewell Angelina: Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group featuring four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and badass multi-instrumentalists. Together their magic blend of a multitude of stringed instruments, two blazing violins, and unique harmonies have taken Nashville by storm, and that enthusiasm is now spreading via word-of-mouth, social media, and live shows that bring down the house. They were recently named as one of Taste of Country’s RISERS, which spotlights the top new artists of 2017, and Rolling Stone listed them as one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.”
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Thomas Rhett Debuts “Craving You” Music Video

By on May 4, 2017 in In The Press

ACM Awards Male Vocalist of the Year THOMAS RHETT is giving fans a glimpse of a different side of himself with the official music video for “Craving You” featuring Maren Morris, out now. Shot in the style of an action-packed movie trailer over the course of two days in Nashville, Thomas Rhett and Morris take fans on a wild ride with a twist ending that director TK McKamy describes as “Jason Bourne meets Oceans 11 meets Snatch.”

“There are a lot of crazy action scenes – a lot of firsts for me in general in this video,” said Thomas Rhett. “I’ve always wanted to get to do a fight sequence and play a tough guy, but I think Maren definitely shows me up! TK really pushed us both since we’d never really acted before.”

Behind the scenes of the music video. Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.

Watch the music video for Thomas Rhett’s “driving, sexy” (Rolling Stone) already Top 20 new single “Craving You” here: http://smarturl.it/CravingYouBMTV.

“Craving You” is the lead single from Thomas Rhett’s upcoming third studio album due later this year. The release will follow his PLATINUM-certified sophomore album TANGLED UP DELUXE (The Valory Music Co.), which continues to rack up accolades with his latest No. 1 single “Star Of The Show” recently earning RIAA GOLD certification. He is currently playing sold-out stops on his 2017 HOME TEAM TOUR, “one of the best Country concerts of the year” (Peoria Journal Star). For more information about new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit ThomasRhett.com.

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10 Questions With Temecula Road: Getting To Know Them

By on May 4, 2017 in artist spotlight, Artists to Watch

Temecula Road: Emma, Maddie & Dawson Photo credit: Shayla Eddins

Temecula Road is a young country trio comprised of Emma, Dawson & Maddie from California.

Newly-signed to Disney Music Group’s Buena Vista Records, they are Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing featured artists.

With their fresh faces, sound and strong harmonies, this is just the beginning of their careers and we look forward to hearing much more from them.

We want our readers to get to know this talented group, so here are 10 questions with Temecula Road!

1) How did you get the name for the group?

Emma: We wanted our name to represent our roots. We’re all from Temecula, California. That’s where we met and started this crazy journey, so it speaks to where we came from.

2) How did you come together as a group? Your story for when decided to pursue a career in music?

Dawson: We all were living in Temecula, but went to different schools, so our paths first crossed at vocal lessons. We started singing together right after we met and the rest is history!

Maddie: Emma and I are sisters and our parents always had CMT on in the house when we were growing up. We would always sing-a-long and Emma would harmonize with me. That’s where it all started for us.

3) Musical influences?

Dawson: I love so many people. Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Lady Antebellum. The list goes on!

Emma: I love Dan + Shay, too! We’re all obsessed with them. Their harmonies are amazing.

Maddie: Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Maren Morris are my favorites. I love females with big voices.

4) How would you describe your music?

Emma: There’s a big focus on harmonies in our music. The blend of our three voices has become our signature thing.

Dawson: I play acoustic guitar and Emma plays mandolin, so those sounds are always incorporated into our music.

5) If you could go on tour with anyone, who would it be?

Emma: Dan + Shay for sure!

Dawson: Thomas Rhett or Luke Bryan.

Maddie: Carrie Underwood! I would die.

6) When not making music or performing, what do you like to do?

Maddie: I love watching makeup tutorials and Netflix.

Emma: I love photography, spending time with my boyfriend, and playing with my dog, Wilson.

Dawson: Hanging with my friends and playing any sport.

7) If you were not in music, what would each of you like to do?

Emma: I would be a neonatal intensive care nurse.

Maddie: I would be a makeup artist.

Dawson: An actor or firefighter.

8) What/who are each of you listening to?

Maddie: Maren Morris! I’m in love with her whole album.

Emma: I love Brett Young’s new album. And of course Dan + Shay.

Dawson: Dan + Shay for me, too. I also love Levi Hummon’s new single.

9) What has been your most memorable experience so far as a group and what’s next for you?

Dawson: Randomly meeting Luke Bryan and getting to talk to him at CMA Fest last year was probably the most memorable. We were warming up in an empty room that was apparently his dressing room and he just walked in. He was the nicest guy and told us to keep warming up.

Maddie: Meeting Carrie Underwood and opening up for Martina McBride. Both dreams come true!

Emma: We’ve met Dan + Shay a few times and they’re just my favorites. We got to see their set when we both performed at C2C in London and it was amazing.

10) Tell us about your new single.  

Maddie: Our current single is “What If I Kissed You” and it’s just so relatable. It’s about that moment of anticipation between two people waiting to see who will make the first move.

Dawson: It’s one of our favorites and we’re so glad people are loving it! So thankful for all the love and support.

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 Watch their video & current single below for “What If I Kissed You”:

About Temecula Road:

Named after the town they grew up in (Temecula, CA), Dawson, Maddie, and Emma are ready to bring their brand of country music from SoCal to the rest of the world. Sisters Maddie Salute, 16, and Emma Salute, 17, have been singing together for years, and joined forces with longtime friend, Dawson Anderson, 17, to form Temecula Road. Noted for their impeccable three-part harmonies, the trio writes their own original material, backed by Dawson on guitar and Emma on mandolin.

Called out by The Huffington Post as one of the top country artists to watch in 2016, Temecula Road spent the year opening for Martina McBride, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Sara Evans, Eli Young Band and Love And Theft and joined Jessie James Decker on a nationwide, sold out tour. They also supported Kenny Rogers for select dates on his farewell tour.

Kicking off 2017, Radio Disney named Temecula Road it’s newest Next Big Thing featured artist, one of only two breakout country acts since the program’s inception. Following in the footsteps of Next Big Thing alums Kelsea Ballerini, Shawn Mendes, and Alessia Cara, the group will be presented nationally on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, and across Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country’s digital platforms.

With talent far beyond their teenage years and an infectious, youthful energy, Temecula Road has already amassed a sizeable and loyal following online with their series of song covers. A recent mashup video of the trio singing portions of 2016’s top 20 country songs in a mere 3 minutes garnered them over 7 million views online and 89,000 shares on Facebook alone. Their covers have also earned praise from Carrie Underwood, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay, Cam, and RaeLynn.

Signed to Disney Music Group’s Buena Vista Records, Temecula Road’s first single, “What If I Kissed You” (written by Jimmy Robbins, Sara Haze and Mike Daly), was released on February 17.

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