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Jessie James Decker Flaunts Toned Figure Since Losing 25 Lbs After Baby No. 3

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Photo credit: South Beach Diet

The weather can’t keep Jessie James Decker down! She recently hit the beach for a photo shoot with South Beach Diet and was all smiles as she revealed her 25 pound weight loss after baby number 3. The star sported a pair of short denim shorts and a long-sleeved crop top from her Kittenish line, showing off her toned figure.

“Losing weight after the third baby, it felt very different to me than the first and second. With the first one, I didn’t know what I was doing at all,” said Decker. “This time, I knew exactly what to do, and that was South Beach Diet. I never feel deprived on this program and I know I’m fueling my body with tons of good protein and veggies, which has always been key for me. Thanks to South Beach, I’ve lost 25 pounds, and I’m excited. I’ve regained my confidence and have the energy I need to maintain this crazy life of mine!”

Decker will hit the road in April on her upcoming spring tour. She is adamant about staying healthy and fit saying, “South Beach is perfect while I’m touring because I’m constantly on the go. There are meet and greets, rehearsals, driving all night on the bus, waking up in a new city everyday… It’s really tempting to want to pull through a drive-thru, and that’s what makes South Beach so easy. When we booked the tour, I immediately thought ‘okay, food, what am I going to do?’ I always like to think about and I had the comfort of knowing I have South Beach. I can bring it with me on the bus and I can pack bars and shakes in my bag. I’ll be totally fine and won’t get off track.”

Tour dates are listed at www.jessiejamesdecker.com/tour.

Jessie has recently been posting photos on her Instagram from her vacation with Eric and friends in Mexico. “The kids are with my mom and dad and we are taking this vacation that I’ve been working so hard for. I finally feel good. I feel like I’m ready to get back on my bikini and feel confident amongst all of our friends and I’m excited. There’ll be lots of chips and salsa and guacamole. Chips and salsa is my weakness. But I will do my very best to not over indulge and try to pace myself!”

“I feel really good where I’m at.  My goal was to be able to fit into my clothes before I had the baby. I’m now at 115 and that was my goal.  I weighed 115 on my wedding day, so I just wanted to be back where I was and I’m not going to obsess over it, but I’m just gonna maintain where I’m at and just do the best that I can.”

“I’ve tried other diets in the past, and none of them have made me feel as good, or have been as effective, as South Beach. I’ve even got my mom, my best friend and grandma on it. This is a program I truly believe in.”

ABOUT SOUTH BEACH
South Beach Diet offers a keto-friendly, high-protein, low-carb, low-sugar approach that’s very on trend. Customers can expect to lose up to 9 pounds and 3 inches overall in their first two weeks. The plan offers a safe, effective method of weight loss through an enhanced three-phased low-carb approach designed to burn fat, transform metabolism and boost energy. www.southbeachdiet.com

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Maggie Rose Joins Kelly Clarkson’s MEANING OF LIFE Tour For East Coast Dates Kicking Off This Weekend

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

MAGGIE ROSE JOINS KELLY CLARKSON’S MEANING OF LIFE TOUR FOR EAST COAST DATES KICKING OFF THIS WEEKEND

“…2018’s most transformed artist, fully embracing
the soulful side of her talent.” – Rolling Stone

“…louder, looser, more spontaneous…her voice,
which has always threatened to incinerate the eyebrows of anyone
sitting in the front row.” – The Washington Post

Named in USA Today’s list of “…performers who’ll go above and beyond, define a moment…”

Photo credit: Ford Fairchild

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 5th, 2019  – Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Maggie Rose is joining Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning Of Life Tour for a run of East Coast dates, kicking off at PPL Center in Allentown, PA this weekend (3/9) and then on to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT for two nights (3/14 & 3/15). Named by USA Today as a “Can’t Miss” and in their list of “…performers who’ll go above and beyond, define a moment..,” Rose continues to capture the audience with her remarkable stage presence and unparalleled voice. Rolling Stone called her “…2018’s most transformed artist, fully embracing the soulful side of her talent…” and The Washington Post lauded her style as, “…louder, looser, more spontaneous…her voice, which has always threatened to incinerate the eyebrows of anyone sitting in the front row.” Rose is touring in support of her critically-acclaimed album Change The Whole Thing, which was named one of Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of 2018. In addition to opening shows with Kelly Clarkson, she is also headlining tour dates nationwide with Them Vibes as her direct support (see the full list of tour dates below).

Rose recently teamed up with Them Vibes to release “Right On,” a collaboration track that is now available on iTunes and digital retailers everywhere. Already impacting Triple A and Americana radio stations with early support in markets including Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL and Birmingham, AL, Rose is slated to be Lightning 100’s Artist of the Week for March 11th. WRLT Lightning 100’s Program Director Dan Buckley said, “sold out show after sold out show…start playing…and see what happens.” “Right On” is a ‘70s inspired funk song and features Maggie’s voice and celebrates her love for rock, pop and soul. The song was written by Alex Haddad, Brother Love and Kyle Lewis of Them Vibes. Listen to “Right On” here: https://bit.ly/2X6K29U.

Change The Whole Thing was recorded entirely live in the studio with a 13-piece band and no overdubs, capturing the authenticity and energy of Rose’s live performance. With an invigorating blend of soul, roots, blues and gospel, the album is Rose’s first full-length record release in five years. In 2018, Rose was a featured YouTube Emerging Artist and a Pandora Artist to Watch, and was highlighted in Southwest’s Live at 35 program and in Land O’Lakes’ National ad campaign, focused on women empowerment. Quickly being recognized as a formidable force in the pop-soul, jam-band arena, Rose recently performed aboard the Cayamo Cruise with a lineup that included; Jason Isbell, Emmylou Harris, Amanda Shires, Indigo Girls, The War and Treaty and Dawes. This summer, she will make her debut at the 2019 Peach Music Festival. For more information, visit https://www.maggierosemusic.com/.

MAGGIE ROSE SPRING TOUR DATES

3/7 – Lexington, KY – The Burl *
3/8 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop *
3/9 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center +
3/14 & 3/15 – Montville, CT – Mohegan Sun +
3/16 – Washington, D.C. – U Street Music Hall *
3/21 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage *
3/22 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Wonder Bar *
3/28 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar *
3/29 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar *
3/30 – Evanston, IL – S.P.A.C.E. *
4/3 – Los Angeles, CA – The Hotel Cafe *
4/5 – Oakland, CA – The New Parish *
4/11 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s *
4/12 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House *
4/13 – Wilson, AR – The Grange at Wilson Gardens *
4/16 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
4/24 – Austin, TX – Barr Mansion & Artisan Ballroom
4/27 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Roscolusa *
5/31 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi *
6/9 – Norfolk, VA – Harborfest
7/25 – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival
9/21 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival

+Kelly Clarkson

* Them Vibes

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Josh Turner’s No. 1 Album I SERVE A SAVIOR Available On Vinyl March 8

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, March 5, 2019) – Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior earned debut placements across multiple charts, including No. 1 on Nielsen’s Country Albums Chart and No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart. The album remained Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart for 17 consecutive weeks and it continues to be Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart since its Oct. 26 release. Now, the “musically brilliant” (Worship Musician) album is available on vinyl beginning March 8. Pre-order available now including exclusive packages, autographed options and more. Click HERE for additional information.

 

“There is a specialness to vinyl records,” shares Turner. “Even today with the newer records being made into vinyl it has that vintage feel. I think a lot people are getting back into that now. It’s introducing the younger generation to that way of listening to music. It’s more simple and takes a lot of the technology aspect out of it. It’s still cool to go through my vinyl collection and throw one on the turntable and listen to one, it takes you back in time in a sense.”

 

I Serve A Savior marks Turner’s first appearance on Billboard’s Christian charts and it is his eighth top ten appearance on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart for the multi-platinum-selling singer.

 

Adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career, the faith-based collection produced by Kenny Greenburg includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.” A portion of the 90-minute live performance DVD released in addition to the project will continue to air this month on numerous networks throughout the U.S. and Canada. Click HERE for more information on networks and air times.

 

In addition to his regular touring, Turner is performing as part of the unique Nashville House Concerts Live at War Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, March 7 and he will be returning to Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House for an Opry performance and in-store signing this Friday, March 8 at 7pm. For tickets and more information, go to www.JoshTurner.com.

 

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To purchase Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior, click here.

 

About Josh Turner:
With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.7 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.”

 

With his latest, I Serve A Savior, Turner adds an exciting new dimension to his already acclaimed career. I Serve A Savior is a thoughtful gospel collection that finds Turner’s rich, distinctive baritone paired with timeless classics including “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Great Is Your Faithfulness,” as well as introducing originals including the title track, “I Serve A Savior,” and “The River (of Happiness),” written by his wife, Jennifer, and their eldest son, Hampton.

 

Turner is a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry.  Turner has been an Opry member for over 10 years and he recently reveled in his 150th performance on the famed Opry circle.

 

The Hannah, S.C. native has been songwriting and performing since he was a child, and in support of music education, he created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

 

Get Connected with Josh Turner:
Website: http://joshturner.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshturner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshturnermusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshturnermusic

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Luke Combs Leads All Five Billboard Country Charts This Week

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Luke Combs (Photo credit: Jim Wright)

NASHVILLE, TN. — This week, Luke Combs becomes the second artist ever to top all five Billboard Country charts: Top Country Albums, Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales (all dated March 9).

The success comes on the heels of Combs’ latest single, “Beautiful Crazy,” which remains No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts for the second straight week. This is his fastest-rising single to date (16 weeks) and makes Combs the first artist ever to send his first five singles to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.  “Beautiful Crazy” is also the first country single shipped to radio already platinum-certified since Taylor Swift’s “Red” in 2013 and has more than 270 million on-demand streams. In celebration of these milestones, Combs recently released an acoustic version of the song. Listen/share HERE.

The achievements continue an already monumental year for the breakthrough singer, songwriter and performer, who was recently nominated for two 2019 ACM Awards (Male Artist of the Year and New Male Artist of the Year), won New Artist of the Year at “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” was nominated for Best New Artist at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and who recently won a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.

Combs’ platinum-certified debut album, This One’s For You (River House Artists/Columbia Nashville), has spent a total of 27 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, including 16 weeks in 2018—making it the highest selling country album last year with 1.1 million equivalent album units sold and the only country album to surpass 1 million album units. It’s also the most-streamed country album of 2019 so far.

In continued support of the album, Combs is currently in the midst of his sold-out Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour — his first ever headline arena tour. Upcoming stops include Morrison’s Red Rocks Amphitheater, Detroit’s DTE Energy Music Theatre and Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion among several others. See below for complete tour details.

LUKE COMBS’ BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART TOUR:
March 8—Tupelo, MS—BancorpSouth Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 9—Orange Beach, AL—Amphitheatre at The Wharf* (SOLD OUT)
March 23—Kissimmee, FL—Country Thunder Florida
March 28—London, ON—Budweiser Garden* (SOLD OUT)
March 29—Oshawa, ON—Tribute Communities Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 30—Kingston, ON—Leon’s Centre* (SOLD OUT)
April 11—Duluth, MN—AMSOIL Arena* (SOLD OUT)
April 12—Moline, IL—TaxSlayer Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 13—Saginaw, MI—Dow Event Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 25—Green Bay, WI—Resch Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 26—La Crosse, WI—La Crosse Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 4—Austin, TX—Off The Rails Country Music Fest
May 5—Frisco, TX—Off The Rails Country Music Fest
May 10—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center* (SOLD OUT)
May 11—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center Omaha* (SOLD OUT)
May 12—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheater* (SOLD OUT)
May 30—Detroit, MI—DTE Energy Music Theatre‡ (SOLD OUT)
May 31—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
June 1—Virginia Beach, VA—Patriotic Festival
June 14—Buffalo, NY—WYRK Toyota Taste of Country
June 15—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion# (SOLD OUT)
June 22—Rome, GA—Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
July 11—Charleston, SC—Volvo Cars Stadium‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 12—Alpharetta, GA—Verizon Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 13—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 19—Valparaiso, IN—Porter County Fair
July 20—Twin Lakes, WI—Country Thunder Wisconsin
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night In The Country
July 27—Tooele, UT—Country Fan Fest
September 1—Snomass Village, CO—JAS Aspen Snowmass

*with LANCO and Jameson Rodgers
†with Jameson Rodgers
‡with Cody Johnson and Ray Fulcher
#with Ray Fulcher

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Justin Moore Defines Tradition On LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS (4/26)

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Photo courtesy of Valory Music.

NASHVILLE, TN (March 5, 2019) — Equal parts celebration and reflection, Justin Moore’s new album LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS — due April 26 via The Valory Music Co. — is a showcase for Moore’s evocative storytelling and unforgettable voice, complemented by an all-star band featuring GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning guitar icon Brent Mason ACM-winning pedal steel hero Paul Franklin among others. Tipping its cap to Alan Jackson and George Strait, the record is Moore’s most traditional-sounding collection to date, a no-frills portrait of small-town life and big-time dreams that’s not afraid to let its hair down and party at the end of a hard day’s work.

“I’ve never worked with those guys [Mason and Franklin] before, but they’ve played on some of my favorite albums of all time,” says Moore. “We thought it would be really cool to bring them in and record the whole thing at The Castle, this historic studio just south of Nashville where a lot of those legendary hit records were made.”

Throughout his career, Moore has remained devoted to the simple things in life, treasuring his relationship with his wife and four kids and even taking time out from his relentless tour schedule to coach their basketball and softball teams. An Arkansas native, Moore grew up idolizing country legends like Dwight Yoakam and Keith Whitley and it was those pillars of his life — home, family, tradition — that he found himself compelled to return to with LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS.

With that in mind, Moore headed back to the beach where it all began, and this time, he invited some of his favorite Nashville collaborators to join him. Collaborating alongside longtime producer Jeremy Stover and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta, the resulting tracks exude the same blend of laidback cool and incisive intuition that marked the writing sessions, mixing playful tales of small-town joy and family pride with more introspective musings on broken hearts and hard times. Raucous album opener “Why We Drink” kicks things off with a wry smile, as Moore rattles off a seemingly endless list of justifications for cracking open a cold one.

Alcohol is a constant companion on the record, but Moore paints a complex picture of his characters’ relationship with it. Sometimes it’s medication (“Never Gonna Drink Again”); sometimes it’s escape (“Airport Bar”); sometimes it’s a memory you’d rather forget (“Jesus and Jack Daniels”).

It’s not all journeys to the bottom of the bottle, though. The tender “That’s My Boy” explores the timeless bond a father shares with his son, while the driving “Small Town Street Cred” celebrates the uncomplicated joys of rural living, and the emotional “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” honors the soldiers, nurses, first responders, and teachers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in order to help make the world a better place for the rest of us.

The desire for comfort and connection is what LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is all about. Some characters find it at the bar, some find it at home, some don’t find it at all, but at the end of the day, they all share the search in common, asking the big questions and facing down the future in the process. For Moore, moving forward meant going back to where it all began.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is available everywhere April 26. In the meantime, Moore will headline arenas and amphitheaters across the US, and an extensive 2019 Fall tour will be announced in the coming weeks. For album purchase and tour dates, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS TRACKLIST:
1. “Why We Drink” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, Jeremy Stover
2. “That’s My Boy” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Jeremy Stover
3. “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
4. “Jesus And Jack Daniels” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
5. “Airport Bar” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
6. “Small Town Street Cred” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
7. “Never Gonna Drink Again” | Justin Moore, Rhett Akins, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
8. “On The Rocks” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
9. “Someday I Gotta Quit” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
10. “Good Times Don’t” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover

JUSTIN MOORE ON TOUR:
Sun., Mar. 10 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Mon., Mar. 11 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Wed., Mar. 13 / John T. Floore Country Store / Helotes, TX
Sat., Mar. 30 / 2019 Food & Wine Festival / Tampa, FL
Fri., Apr. 12 / Lot42 / Kitchener, Canada
Fri., Apr. 26 / Mississippi Coast Coliseum / Biloxi, MS
Sat., Apr. 27 / Windrock Park Shindig / Oliver Springs, TN
Fri., May 3 / BBT Arena at Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY
Sat., May 4 / Big Sandy Superstore Arena / Huntington, WV
Fri., May 24 / Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom / Hampton Beach, NH
Sat, May 25 / House of Blues / Boston, MA
Fri., May 31 / Del Mar Fairgrounds / Del Mar, CA
Sat., June 1 / Mesa Amphitheatre / Mesa, AZ
Sat., June 15 / Old Settlers Days / Rockton, IL
Fri., June 21 / The Country Fest / North Lawrence, OH
Thurs., June 27 / Country Fest 2019 / Cadet, WI
Fri., June 28 / Lakes Jam / Brainerd, MN
Sat., June 29 / Country USA / Oshkosh, WI
Sat., July 13 / Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino / Coarsegold, CA
Fri., July 19 / The Pacific Amphitheatre / Costa Mesa, CA
Sat., Aug. 3 / Kegs Canalside / Jordan, NY
Sat., Aug. 10 / Back Road Music Festival / Galva, IL

ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE:
After signing to The Valory Music Co., Justin Moore landed his first country #1 with “Small Town USA,” the breakout single off his 2009 self-titled debut. The record went platinum, as did its 2011 follow-up, OUTLAWS LIKE ME which yielded yet another #1 single with “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away.” In 2014, Moore landed the coveted New Artist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards after releasing his critically acclaimed third album, OFF THE BEATEN PATH and in 2016, he dropped KINDA DON’T CARE his third consecutive No. 1 record. The New York Times hailed Moore as proof that “old forms can stand even stronger with injections of new ideas,” while Billboard celebrated his “down-home personality and wry sense of humor,” and Rolling Stone praised the “upbeat mix of contemporary country and honest twang that he perfected.” Moore’s songs racked up more than a billion on-demand and programmed streams, and he performed everywhere from Kimmel to TODAY in addition to headlining arenas and amphitheaters around the country. His current single “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” is available everywhere now.   Get it here – https://JustinMoore.lnk.to/TOTDMIBH

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(watch) Home Free Asks “Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong Or Right)” Exclusively With Popculture.Com

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

PHOTO CREDIT: OLENA NOELLE
DESIGN: ANNEKE LADA

NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 5, 2019) — All-vocal Country entertainers HOME FREE pose the age-old question, “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right),” in the exclusive video premiere of their vulnerable take on Restless Heart’s top-charting hit on PopCulture.com today (3/5).

Available now to stream and download (Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon), watch the adjoining music video, as tenor Rob Lundquist leads the acclaimed quintet as they deep-dive into a two-timing kind of love. Staged in a vibey neon-lit warehouse in Nashville, TN, Home Free’s smooth vocals drive the hard-pressing lyrics, as bass Tim Foust further shared the band’s connection to the song with PopCulture.com.

“Restless Heart broke boundaries with this song, not only being a bit controversial with the content, but by adding the Pop genre in a market that was straight Country at the time. It was a rule breaker – but aren’t those the best kinds of songs?” said Foust. “We also admire Restless Heart for their incredible harmonies, so we wanted to make sure we stepped up our own. I swear I’ve had this song stuck in my head since the ‘80s, and we’re all just huge fans.”

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

Home Free is gearing up for the release of brand new music this spring, as they’re amping more original tunes on their fifth studio album. Fans can expect additional details on the project soon.

Currently on the road during the final run of their TIMELESS WORLD TOUR, Home Free will next appear during the sold-out CMC Rocks QLD 2019 (3/15-17) in Ipswich, QLD, Australia, before picking back up in the States. Racking over 140 dates in total across more than 14 countries, the multi-year tour caps off on May 11 at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL.

HOME FREE’S TIMELESS WORLD TOUR DATES:

MARCH

15 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
16 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
17 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
28 | Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre*
29 | Aurora, IL – Paramount Theatre*
30 | Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre*

APRIL

02 | Pueblo, CO – Pueblo Memorial Hall*
03 | Greeley, CO – Union Colony Civic Center*
04 | Grand Junction, CO – Avalon Theatre*
05 | Kamas, UT – DeJoria Center*
09 | Campbell, CA – Heritage Theatre*
10 | Stockton, CA – Bob Hope Theatre*
11 | Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts*
12 | Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium*
13 | Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe*
16 | Eureka, CA – Arkley Center for the Performing Arts*
17 | Grants Pass, OR – Rogue Theatre*
18 | Bend, OR – Tower Theatre* SOLD OUT!
19 | Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre*
20 | Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium*
24 | Idaho Falls, ID – Colonial Theater*
25 | Helena, MT – Helena Civic Center*
26 | Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand Events Center*
27 | Kearney, NE – Viaero Center*
28 | Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
30 | Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith)

MAY

02 | La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center*
03 | Kalamazoo, MI – State Theatre*
04 | Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theatre*
05 | Bristol, TN – Paramount Bristol*
07 | Roanoke, VA – The Berglund Center*
08 | Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium*
09 | Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center*
10 | Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre*
11 | Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre*

JUNE

8 | Nashville, TN – CMA Fest 2019 (Chevy Riverfront Stage)
28 | Bayfield, WI – Big Top Chautauqua
29 | Flint, MI – The Capitol Theatre

JULY

05 | Richfield, UT – Sevier Valley Center
07 | Pittsfield, PA – Warren County Fairgrounds

*TIMELESS WORLD TOUR

For more information on HOME FREE and the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR, visit www.homefreemusic.com, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

ABOUT HOME FREE:
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on major national and international tours, amassing over 279 million YouTube views, and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). With new music anticipated this spring, they’re currently performing TIMELESS (2017) – #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart – on the final leg of the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR through May. Home Free’s extensive catalog spotlights four Top 10 albums, including FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014), which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With praise rolling in from the likes of Perez Hilton, Country Living, FOX & Friends, Rolling Stone, and AXS.com, the extraordinary showmen have continued to electrify crowds with a one-of-a-kind live show while their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more, have built a loyal fanbase.

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Clint Black & Trace Atkins Hit The Road Together

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two country music icons will make a triumphant return to the stage together as part of the Hits. Hats. History. Tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale March 5, with all remaining tickets going on sale March 8 at 10 a.m. (local time).

The Hits. Hats. History. Tour kicks off May 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina and travels to nine different cities through August 9, with additional dates announced in the coming weeks. This summer tour will get that much hotter via the addition of a series of special guest artists such as Terri Clark, John Berry and Craig Campbell.

 

“It’s been a few years since Clint and I shared the stage,” explains Trace Adkins, a three-time GRAMMY nominated BBR recording artist. “Since then, we have both been fortunate to have added a few more hits, and hats to our collection. Looking forward to this!”

 

“Trace and I toured together back in the 90s and I’m really looking forward to sharing the stage with him again!” said Black, a GRAMMY award winner and one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.  “He’s a lot of fun and a real pro.”

 

In addition to the Hits. Hats. History. Tour, Black will launch his “Still Killin’ Time 30th Anniversary Tour” in March to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his triple platinum, seminal album, Killin’ Time.  To this day, it is recognized as one of country music’s most authoritative recordings, it’s influence still heard on many of the recordings that have followed.

 

Adkins is also on the road this summer as part of his current Don’t Stop Tour 2019. Currently, the “You’re Gonna Miss This” hit-maker is out with his “Hillbilly Bone” buddy Blake Shelton as part of his Friends & Heroes 2019 Tour, which concludes March 23 in New York. And while the Grand Ole Opry member certainly has much on his plate as of late, he is still set to lend his voice to the character of Robert in the forthcoming “Dally & Spanky,” due out later in 2019.

 

HITS. HATS .HISTORY. TOUR
May 2  – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC*
May 3 – Suwannee River Jam – Live Oak, FL^
May 4 – The Bowl – Sugar Hill, GA*
May 5 – CCNB Amphitheatre – Simpsonville, SC*
June 6 – White Oak Amphitheatre – Greensboro, NC<
June 8 – Foxwoods Amphitheatre – Mashantucket, CT<
June 9 – Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheatre– Gilford, NH<
August 8 – Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land, TX<
August 9 – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park – Cedar Park, TX<

 

*Features John Berry

^Features Craig Campbell
<Features Terri Clark

 

For more information and tour dates, visit traceadkins.com or clintblack.com.

About Trace Adkins
Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. With over one billion spins on Pandora (10 million per month), one million followers on Spotify and nearly 200 million plays on YouTube, the Louisiana native is back in the studio after releasing his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in 2017. A three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Adkins has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for “Hillbilly Bone” in 2010. The Grand Ole Opry member is also an author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and The American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed for our service members across 12 USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, Adkins recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with personal demons. Adkins has also acted in multiple films and television shows, playing a tough-as-nails biker in “The Lincoln Lawyer” (starring Matthew McConaughey), a desperate father in “Deepwater Horizon” (starring Mark Wahlberg) and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family friendly film “Moms’ Night Out” (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew). His most recent role was that of MercyMe’s real-life manager, Brickell, in the box office smash “I Can Only Imagine.” The film was the third biggest selling movie on its opening weekend in America. For tour dates and more information, visit www.traceadkins.com or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @TraceAdkins.

 

About Clint Black

It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the ’90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including “A Better Man,” “Where Are You Now,” “When My Ship Comes In,” “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” “Summer’s Comin’,” “Like the Rain” and “Nothin’ But the Taillights,” part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.  Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, won a GRAMMY Award, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Lucie Silvas Releases “Black Jeans” Music Video Via Billboard!

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

“..suspends temperate touches of Laurel Canyon-style psychedelia in a sublime, cinematic haze…” [‘Black Jeans’] – NPR

 

“Silvas’ vocal power and retro-minded influences – Motown, gospel and smoky soul, align her with show-stopping singers like Adele… positioning her as one of the strongest (and most original) voices” -Rolling Stone

 

“…addresses the pressures of living up to unreal expectations, especially for women…” [‘Black Jeans’] -Associated Press

 

(Nashville, TN-March 4, 2019)—Critically acclaimed artist Lucie Silvas releases the music video for her newest single “Black Jeans” via Billboard today. For the video, Lucie once again paired up with Jarrad K, who previously directed her video for “Kite.” Click HERE to view!

Slipping into a soulful cadence on the track, the singer’s dusty delivery evoke sixties Southern California spirit by way of Nashville. Arustle of slide guitar punctuates delicate acoustic strumming as she croons, “When I’m wearing my black jeans, maybe you won’t even recognize me, and you know I won’t just take a backseat.” An album favorite, NPR claimed that it, “suspends temperate touches of Laurel Canyon-style psychedelia in a sublime cinematic haze… and depicts the numbed self- preservation required for a woman to pursue desirability.”

 

A rafter-reaching vocalist, impressive multi-instrumentalist, and candid narrator, Lucie Silvas continues to endear, entrance, and engage audiences around the globe. Most recently, her 2018 offering, E.G.O., attracted widespread critical acclaim. It debuted on the coveted NPR First Listen feature, while Billboard touted her “wide stylistic reach.” Rolling Stone Country extolled how “Silvas’ vocal power and retro-minded influences – Motown, Gospel and Smoky Soul – align her with show- stopping singers like Adele…positioning her as one of the strongest (and most original) voices.” Representing a cross-section of roots, rock, pop, jazz, soul, and country, E.G.O. marks the dawn of her brightest and boldest chapter yet.

Lucie is currently on tour in North America through the summer.  See the full routing for dates below and click HERE for more info!

For more information, visit:

www.luciesilvas.com

@luciesilvas

2019 TOUR DATES

April 17                       Atlanta, GA                             The Loft

April 18                       Carrboro, NC                           Cat’s Cradle

April 19                       Philadelphia, PA                      Theatre of Living Arts

April 20                       Washington, DC                      9:30 Club

April 23                       New York, NY                          Irving Plaza

April 24                       Boston, MA                             Brighton Music Hall

April 26                       Montreal, QB                          Corona Theatre

April 27                       Toronto, ON                            Phoenix Concert Theatre

April 29                       Cleveland, OH                         House of Blues

April 30                       Chicago, IL                               Thalia Hall

May 1                          Minneapolis, MN                    Varsity Theatre

May 3                          Denver, CO                              Bluebird Theatre

May 4                          Salt Lake City, UT                    Grand Room

May 7                          Los Angeles, CA                       El Ray

May 8                          San Francisco, CA                   August Hall

May 10                        Portland, OR                           Wonder Ballroom

May 11                        Vancouver, BA                        Commodore

May 12                        Seattle, WI                              Neptune Theatre

July 9                           Maryland Heights, MO           Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 11                         Tinley Park, IL                          Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 21                         Saratoga Springs, NY              Saratoga Performing Arts Center

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ACM Nominee Runaway June Debut Video For Top 25 Hit “Buy My Own Drinks”

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe / Design Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

Nashville, Tenn. (March 4, 2019) – Wheelhouse Records trio and nominee for ACM New Duo or Group of the Year RUNAWAY JUNE, “a band that’s well on its way to Country music superstardom” (People.com), debuted the video for the infectiously anthemic single of positivity and empowerment “Buy My Own Drinks” on Rolling Stone Friday with an in depth interview and profile and hit the airwaves on CMT over the weekend. The Top 25 single is off of the band’s self-titled debut EP and is available at all digital retailers and streaming services. Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young), and anchored by the single which Music Row Magazine praises as a “runaway hit.”

The video features vignettes of the Runaway June members individually, both in present day and “flashbacks” to their younger selves. Watch the video here.

“The ‘Little Junes’ were the perfect way to capture that carefree feeling of returning to your inner child and getting a little wild,” said Cooke.”In doing, that we can find true liberation.”

In addition to walking the ACM carpet as nominees at this year’s ACM Awards the band will be performing at ACM Party for a Cause.  The band travels this week to Europe to perform at Country 2 Country Festival in the United Kingdom to support their EP before returning to the states for tour dates though out March including a West Coast appearance at Yountville Live.

With their debut EP effort, critics have been propelled to declare, “it’s a rarity an act impresses so fully with their first rodeo, but Wayne, Cooke and Mulholland have already proven they defy the norm. They’re here to conquer,” (B-Sides and Badlands), while others note the ascending trio “is about to blow up…” (Whiskey Riff). Listen to the EP here.

Co-written by Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne along with Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear, listen to “Buy My Own Drinks” here.

In addition to the ACM nominated group’s latest single, the EP also contains their previous Top 40 hit ”Wild West” and a fan favorite from their live show, Dwight Yoakam’s “Fast As You.”

Adding to the excitement, Runaway June continues to take Country music by storm as they prepare to support seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist Carrie Underwood as she launches a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360, in spring. Sponsored by CALIA, the new tour will kick off on May 1 in Greensboro, NC, and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada and be promoted by AEG Presents.

Tickets for the concerts went are on sale now.

For the latest news, tour dates and information, please visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

About RUNAWAY JUNE:
Lauded by Billboard as the “Next Hot Trend in Country Music” and likened to a ‘Dixie Chicks for a new generation,’ Runaway June’s organic three-part harmonies and ringing strings are sweeping the nation, leaving a mark on one infatuated audience after another with its “inescapable talent” (AXS.com). The BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records act is comprised of the vocal stylings and musicianship of Naomi Cooke (lead vocals, guitar); Hannah Mulholland (vocals; guitar; mandolin); and Jennifer Wayne (vocals; guitar).  The trio is receiving rave critical notices from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The Huffington Post, CMT and more for its brand of organic and melodic Country music. Runaway June is the first all-female trio in over a DECADE to earn two Top 40 hits and recently scored a 2019 ACM nomination for New Vocal Duo or Group of The Year. They released their self-titled debut project for Wheelhouse Records on September 7. For more information, visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

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Thomas Rhett Earns Highest Charting Debut Of His Career With “Look What God Gave Her”

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN (March 4, 2019) – Fresh off introducing his “buoyant” (Rolling Stone) new single, Multi-PLATINUM selling performer THOMAS RHETT continues to thrill fans and rack up accolades. Today, the in-demand entertainer earned the highest chart debut of his career with “Look What God Gave Her,” as Country radio’s most-added song this week, debuting at No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay and No. 29 on the Country Aircheck Mediabase chart after its release Friday. Additionally, Thomas Rhett also dropped “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” (feat. Little Big Town) immediately following his performance on Saturday Night Live, which was layered with “soul” and a “funkier edge” (Billboard). Fans can get both tracks now when they pre-order his hotly-anticipated upcoming fourth studio album CENTER POINT ROAD ahead of its May 31 release on The Valory Music Co.

Making his ‘SNL’ debut as the first Country artist of the show’s current season, Thomas Rhett delivered the television world-premiere of “Look What God Gave Her,” once again showcasing his “commanding stage presence” (Rolling Stone) and earning his reputation as “a man with no boundaries” (Billboard). The 12X chart-topper later launched into the ‘80’s inspired blast of feel-good fire, “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time,” featuring longtime friends Little Big Town. Enlisting a horn section and powerhouse back-up vocalists, Thomas Rhett “kicked his onstage party up a notch” (Billboard).

Watch the current ACM Awards Male Artist of the Year nominee’s double dose of performances on Saturday Night Live  here and here.

Thomas Rhett co-produced “Look What God Gave Her” with Julian Bunetta and Dann Huff, both of whom are longtime collaborators with producer credits on his previous two albums – PLATINUM-certified LIFE CHANGES and TANGLED UP (The Valory Music Co.). More details about Thomas Rhett’s fourth studio album, named after the street in his Tennessee hometown that shaped and influenced much of his life experiences, will be revealed soon, with Country radio’s most-played artist of 2018 hinting that it will find him “getting back to his roots.”

Described by Forbes as a “talented performer, songwriter and all-around star,” Thomas Rhett heads to Australia next week to headline CMC Rocks ahead of wrapping up his successful LIFE CHANGES TOUR this spring with a coast-to-coast series of shows in Canada. Then on May 17th in Spokane, WA, he will kick off his headlining VERY HOT SUMMER TOUR, visiting 40 stops across the nation with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins opening select dates. For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit ThomasRhett.com.

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