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CMA Fest Announces The Initial 2019 Line-Up

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.

The initial lineup announcement was made moments ago exclusively via the Official CMA Fest App as the CMA Foundation celebrates Music In Our Schools Month. For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for observance of Music In Our Schools Month, the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

This month, the CMA Foundation will participate in multiple events in support of music education, including a panel during SXSW EDU to discuss the importance of music in a child’s life, the first-ever Music Teacher Hill Day in West Virginia with Americana artist Christian Lopez, a meeting with the Cohort in New Orleans to help increase arts education for all students, and a school visit in Louisville with K. Michelle Lewis, winner of the Give a Note Music Education Innovator Award for Project Based Learning through Music, which includes advocating for others and addressing social issues through student led music projects. In addition, this year’s 30 recipients of Music Teachers of Excellence, the CMA Foundation’s program aimed at celebrating, honoring and investing in quality teaching, will be announced in the coming week.

Named the “gold standard” and topping Billboard’s list of the 10 Best Country Music Festivals, CMA Fest is the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, with last year’s event drawing capacity crowds and the largest engagement by Country Music fans in the event’s history, with visitors from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries flocking to downtown Nashville.

Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

The Chevy Riverfront Stage returns once again with a fantastic lineup that will keep crowds rocking from 10:00 AM-5:15 PM each day including performances by A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Allen, Danielle Bradbery, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Jessie James Decker, Gavin DeGraw, Russell Dickerson, Eli Young Band, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Gone West, Riley Green, Hunter Hayes, Walker Hayes, High Valley, Home Free, Ryan Hurd, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Mason Ramsey, Michael Ray, Tyler Rich, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Granger Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Morgan Wallen and Aaron Watson.

Returning for a third year, the Budweiser Forever Country Stage will take place from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM daily. Featuring some of the biggest names in Country Music from recent decades, this year’s lineup includes Keith Anderson, Deana Carter, John Carter Cash, Joe Diffie, George Ducas, Charles Esten, Andy Griggs, Halfway to Hazard, Ty Herndon, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, Little Texas, Lonestar, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kendell Marvel, Neal McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, The Nelsons, Jerrod Niemann, Jamie O’Neal, The Road Hammers, Ray Scott, Shenandoah, Sister Hazel, Ricky Skaggs, Kiefer Sutherland, Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker, Mark Wills, Rita Wilson and Darryl Worley.

Outdoor daytime stages including Chevy Riverfront and Budweiser Forever Country are free and open to the public. All artist lineups are subject to change.

Additional stage lineups, Xfinity Fan Fair X activities, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Don’t miss a beat by staying connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, the Official CMA Fest App, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and sign up for CMA Country Connection emails to receive the latest news as soon as it’s announced.

CMA and Nashville-based Futureshirts will launch new merchandise, all designed in Nashville, for CMA Fest starting with an initial release of unique and on-trend products for online pre-order now at shop.cmafest.com to receive in time for the festival, with many more items to be added. Fans will also be able to purchase official merchandise at several locations across the festival footprint in June.

CMA Fest will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network this summer. This is the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music festival has achieved. “CMA Fest” will be executive produced by Robert Deaton.

About CMA Fest
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 48th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries. In 2018, CMA Fest featured 11 official stages with hundreds of artists performing—all to benefit music education. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. CMA Fest is filmed for an ABC Television Network special, with 2019 marking the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for television, a feat no other music festival has achieved.

About the CMA Foundation
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining high-quality music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested more than $25 million across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations. Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest, the four-day long music festival held annually in Nashville, are used to power the CMA Foundation’s social impact and unique model of giving.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Ballet is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season. With a collection of new works and poignant classics, this season raises a mirror to society in an exploration of perceptions, standards and stereotypes. Through thought-provoking, entertaining programming, the 2019-2020 season promises to captivate, educate and spark meaningful conversations.

“As in years past, this season illustrates the diversity of our community — we program to address the many facets of the individuals within our audience and Nashville as a whole,” said Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. “Art exists in order to help us see ourselves and others more fully, building empathy and understanding between us. That’s the driving force behind everything we do at Nashville Ballet, and this year we are particularly focused on our audiences being able to see and reflect themselves in the works that we perform.”

Season highlights include the return of the iconic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo & Juliet, as well as Nashville premieres of Christopher Bruce’s Rolling Stones-inspired ballet Rooster and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s A Streetcar Named Desire, the latter of which Nashville Ballet will be the first American company to perform. Also noteworthy is the ballet’s annual Attitude production – this season the popular series will feature four new pieces focused on gender identity and sexuality. Several fan favorites and heartwarming classics round out the season’s sensational repertory.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season tickets go on sale to the general public on March 4 and can be purchased at www.nashvilleballet.com or by calling (615) 297-2966 x710. Tickets to individual performances go on sale July 1.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season will include:

Romeo & Juliet
September 20-22, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Choreography and direction by Paul Vasterling

Fight direction and choreography by Tim Klotz

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers return to the stage to open Nashville Ballet’s season. The most iconic love story ever told, Romeo & Juliet sweeps audiences away in a whirlwind of forbidden passion and swoon-worthy romance. Featuring action-packed fight scenes and authentic period costumes, this timeless and theatrical production delivers audiences to the streets of fair Verona as the Bard’s famous tragedy unfolds.

Peter & the Wolf

October 11-13, 2019

Nashville Ballet

Choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Imaginative, engaging and educational – this family-friendly production transports audiences into the pages of a life-size storybook as they embark on an unforgettable adventure with Peter and his fun-loving animal friends.

A Streetcar Named Desire

November 1-3, 2019

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Direction and dramaturgy by Nancy Meckler

Music by Peter Salem

Nashville Ballet brings an award-winning production stateside. Sultry and seductive, the balletic adaptation of this Tennessee Williams classic brings aging Southern belle Blanche DuBois’s devastating demise centerstage in a beguiling performance meant to mesmerize.

 

Nashville’s Nutcracker

December 7-23, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Concept, story treatment and choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Usher in the most wonderful time of the year with Music City’s favorite holiday tradition – Nashville’s Nutcracker returns to delight both the young and young-at-heart. Join Clara and her magical friends on a journey through a spectacular dreamland.

“A joyous celebration from start to finish, Nashville’s Nutcracker captures all the wonder of the holiday season. Don’t miss it!” – Amy Stumpfl, Tennessean (2017)

Attitude: Other Voices

February 14-16, 2020

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Jennifer Archibald, Carlos Pons Guerra, Erin Kouwe and Matthew Neenan

Music composed and performed by Louis York and Cristina Spinei

A collection of choreographers known for pushing the envelope explore gender identity and stereotypes in a series of groundbreaking new works. These artists take ballet beyond the boundary of what is traditionally expected as they reflect on what it means to be a man or woman, how gender affects one’s existence and more.

Family Day at the Ballet

March 29, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Carnival of the Animals choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns

A festival of fun – this year’s annual Family Day at the Ballet celebrates all that Nashville Ballet has to offer in one delightful day; enjoy movement activities, games, arts and crafts and a performance of cherished children’s ballet, Carnival of the Animals.

Modern Masters

April 24-26, 2020

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Seasons choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music: Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons recomposed by Max Richter

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

After the Rain choreography by Christopher Wheeldon

Music by Arvo Pärt

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Rooster choreography by Christopher Bruce

Music by the Rolling Stones

A little bit ballet, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll – Christopher Bruce’s Rooster brings a haughty edge and rock star rebellion to the ballet with eight exhilarating numbers set to the iconic music of the Rolling Stones. This buffet of artistry also boasts works by world-renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.

Emergence

May 14-17, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Emergence is back to deliver new works only hours in the making from up-and-coming, innovative artists. Get a front row seat to the creative process with this intimate and inventive series.

“Emergence exudes artistic expression and individuality.” – Cillea Houghton, Broadway World (2017)

About Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70.

Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.

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Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Returns w/ Performances By Bentley, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi & More

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

DIERKS BENTLEY AND LIVE NATION’S SEVEN PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPLODES INTO SECOND YEAR WITH HEADLINING SETS BY LUKE BRYAN AND BENTLEY, JOINED BY
MAREN MORRIS AND JON PARDI

Country’s Rising Artists and Icons, Bluegrass Pickers and Americana Darlings Round Out the Main Stage Lineup With The Additions of Mitchell Tenpenny, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, The War and Treaty, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack With More To
Be Announced Soon

 

Inspired By Bentley’s Love of 90’s Country Music, Friday’s Lineup Welcomes Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio And Deana Carter With A Special Performance By Bentley’s Own Hot Country Knights

 

Passes For Three-Day Labor Day Weekend Campout in Buena Vista, CO Go
On-Sale March 15


Nashville, TN – March 4, 2019 – Multi-PLATINUM entertainer Dierks Bentley and the world’s leading live entertainment company Live Nation announced the lineup of artists heading for the heart-stopping mountain views of Buena Vista, CO this Labor Day Weekend (Aug 30 – Sept 1), for the second-annual Seven Peaks Music Festival. Acts hand-picked by Bentley will include Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, The War and Treaty, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack. In addition, Friday’s HOT COUNTRY NIGHT, which was an instant highlight in the festival’s inaugural year, will host Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio and Deana Carter with a special performance by Bentley’s own Hot Country Knights. With other stages to be announced in the coming weeks, passes will go on sale March 15 at 10am MT at sevenpeaksfestival.com.

Established in 2018, fans traveled from 49 states and as far as Australia for the inaugural Seven Peaks Music Festival. The three-day, two-stage adventure instantly captured the hearts and attention of fans and artists for the festival’s ethereal, mountainous setting, as well as the unique and thoughtful lineup. With Forbes noting “what sets the festival apart is its location,” as Rolling Stone praised the “community-first, play-every-set take on a country festival,” Seven Peaks is returning for a second year as it continues to showcase “authenticity in every component” (PEOPLE). In addition to the breathtaking setting and first-class lineup, fans can expect multiple fringe activities across the weekend including the return of the Somewhere On A Beach Party and Late Night At Whiskey Row, with AYDAMN spinning all the fan-favorites. ATV Tours, inflatable kayaking, whitewater rafting and more will also be available.

“I am so happy and grateful we get to come back to Buena Vista for the second Seven Peaks Music Festival,” said Dierks Bentley. “And I know I speak for everyone that has worked so hard to make this festival a reality when I say that. Even with the huge success of the first year, no one is taking anything for granted. If anything, we are all working harder than ever to make sure this year meets and exceeds the expectations of our returning ‘Peakers’ and completely blow away our first-time festival goers.”

“What I love about Seven Peaks is that this festival felt special from the beginning,” said Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation. “It also instantly felt like we were all in this together to build something with longevity, from the fans out in the campgrounds, to the artists and teams working together backstage. Working with Dierks and his team, it is a truly collaborative partnership and there’s a lot of respect there. I’m so ready for us to continue to grow this festival, the mountains are calling!”

Follow further Seven Peaks Festival updates on Facebook: Seven Peaks Festival, Twitter: @sevenpeaksfest and Instagram: @sevenpeaksfest.

About Dierks Bentley:
Current four-time ACM nominee Dierks Bentley continues to be a dominant voice for the genre with over 8.6 billion overall digital streams. Reaching a new creative high while “making music designed to challenge” (New York Times), Bentley co-wrote 10 of the 13 tracks on his current album THE MOUNTAIN (Capitol Records Nashville), including his poignant new single “Living” which follows two back-to-back No. Ones; “Woman, Amen” and “Burning Man.” THE MOUNTAIN earned Bentley the highest debut sales of his career and became his seventh chart-topping album. He has amassed 18 career No. Ones, countless nominations from the ACMs, CMAs, Billboard Music Awards and more while also earning 14 GRAMMY nominations. His 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR in partnership with 5-hour ENERGY®  “is one not to forget” (Music Row) as he continues to make notable stops throughout with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and the Hot Country Knights. For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

About Seven Peaks Music Festival:
Seven Peaks Music Festival is the latest addition to Live Nation’s family of country festivals spread across the country including Watershed in George, WA; Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI; Country LakeShake in Chicago, IL and Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale. FL. Launched in 2018, the three-day, two-stage camping experience festival offers an eclectic and comradery-filled lineup with fans enjoying the unexpected with late-night jams and surprise guests, as well as activity-filled excursions during the day. PEOPLE heralded the festival’s “authenticity in every component” with Rolling Stone praising the “community-first, play-every-set take on a country festival.” The natural beauty of the site’s sprawling grounds provides the perfect homegrown vibe for a Labor Day weekend camp out under the stars, where festival-goers will have multiple camping options from tents to full-sized RV accommodations. For more information visit sevenpeaksfestival.com.

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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Jordan Davis’ “Take It From Me” Hits No.1 On Country Airplay Chart

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – MCA Nashville’s exciting newcomer Jordan Davis claims the No.1 spot on the Mediabase country airplay chart this week with his infectious second single “Take It From Me”. The upbeat track is featured on Jordan’s debut album Home State and was co-written by Jordan along with his brother, Jacob Davis, and Jason Gantt.

 

“Jacob and I had a dream of having a No.1 song together when we moved to Nashville and we both cannot thank everyone enough for their support of this tune,” says Jordan. “From country radio to the fans, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

 

In addition to “Take It From Me,” Home State features Jordan’s No.1 Platinum-certified debut single “Singles You Up” which has continued to amass impressive streaming numbers hitting over 300M total worldwide streams after spending a month on the Spotify US Viral Chart (peaking at No.2) and even hitting the Spotify Global Viral Chart.

 

Jordan is currently nominated for ACM New Male Artist of the Year as well as Best New Country Artist at the upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards after just winning MusicRow’s Breakout Artist of the Year. Jordan was also recently named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018 as well as Mediabase/Country Aircheck’s Most Heard New Artist of 2018. The Louisiana native is currently on the road with Old Dominion as part of the “Make It Sweet Tour” and will next join Rascal Flatts on the “Summer Playlist Tour”. For a full list of tour dates, news, images and more, visit www.jordandavisofficial.com

 

Fans can click HERE to listen to Home State.

 

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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Gifts Three Grants To Shelters On Behalf Of Their Volunteers

By on March 3, 2019 in In The Press

Volunteers from Morning Meadow Animal Rescue.

Animal-loving, country superstar Miranda Lambert changed things up for Giving Tuesday. Rather than asking her mutt-loving fans to donate to her 501c3 nonprofit MuttNation Foundation, she asked them to commit to volunteering for a day at their local shelter and subsequently announced that three of those lucky shelters would be randomly selected to each receive a $1,000 donation on behalf of their volunteer.

“We didn’t know if one person or 100 people would rise to the challenge and were thrilled by the response of 399 rescue-loving folks who signed on. Nothing makes me happier than to see people actively participate in making a positive difference at their local level,” said Miranda.

“We could not do what we do without our volunteers” added Paul Robinson of Morning Meadow Animal Rescue (Fordyce, AR), one of the three selected shelters. The other two rescues receiving MuttNation grants are BARC Humane Society of Palestine, TX and Dogwood Animal Shelter of Osage Beach, MO.

MuttNation encourages everyone who has the time to volunteer at their local animal shelter – and to share your stories and photos online and tag MuttNation.

About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals under threat of euthanasia and during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, hosts adoption events throughout the year, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. For more information, visit: www.muttnation.com.

About Miranda Lambert
Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert is the reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, having been bestowed this honor for eight consecutive years. Her accolades include 2 Grammy Awards, 13 (CMA) Country Music Associations Awards, and 32 (ACM) Academy of Country Music Awards as well as many other honors, including the prestigious Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony.

The Texas native released her last record, a double album titledThe Weight of These Wings in November 2016, that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. She touts six studio albums to her repertoire; Kerosene (2005), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend(2007), Revolution (2009), Four The Record (2011) and Platinum(2014), the latter earning Lambert a GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album, in addition to her previous GRAMMY win for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2010 for “The House That Built Me.”  The first song released from The Weight Of These Wings, “Vice,” received multiple Grammy and ACM Award nominations. Lambert’s next single “Tin Man”, which she debuted at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards in 2017 won Song of the Year at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM).

Miranda toured extensively in 2018, starting with the “Living Like Hippies” in January and then following it up with “The Bandwagon” summer tour with Little Big Town. She was also honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame and named “Artist In Residence” with 2 performances in September.  As if that wasn’t enough, she wrapped the year with releasing another Pistol Annies album on November 2. For more information, visit: www.Mirandalambert.com.

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Phil Vassar Kicks Off “Hitsteria Tour”

By on March 3, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “Hitsteria” is spreading across the country as piano-pounding powerhouse Phil Vassar is celebrating 20 years of chart-topping hits by taking them on the road, including video footage spanning two decades that will accompany Vassar on stage as he sings his hits. The “Hitsteria Tour” kicked off to packed audiences in Florida earlier this month, full list of tour dates below.

2019 marks 20 years since the release of Vassar’s debut single “Carlene,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart and No. 45 on Billboard Hot 100. The single was the first release off Vassar’s debut, self-titled album and was followed by his first No. 1 hit “Just Another Day in Paradise.” Since then Vassar has achieved 10 No. 1 singles, 15 Top 10 hits and 27 Top 40 singles throughout his 20-year solo career. The hitmaker has become known for his passionate, high-energy performance, where no two shows are ever the same.

Vassar has been hard at work in the studio and plans to release new music this spring, spanning from new songs to never released music written 20 years ago. In addition to new music and the tour, Vassar’s series “Songs from the Cellar” made its national television debut on PBS. The weekly series airs on Sundays at midnight ET on Michigan’s WKAR-HD with additional programming scheduled to rollout over the coming months. As Vassar interacts with fellow artists, songwriters, musicians and entertainers over a mix of wine, beer and cocktails, viewers will enjoy the camaraderie in each episode filled with intimate conversations and incredible musical collaborations. The variety of upcoming guests includes Tommy Shaw (Styx), Brenda Lee, Hunter Hayes, Peter Frampton, CAM and many more.

PHIL VASSAR “HITSTERIA TOUR” DATES:
Mar. 01 Joe’s Live – Rosemont, Ill.
Mar. 02 8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis, Ind.
Mar. 08 Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, Tenn.
Mar. 09-10 Meyer Theatre – Green Bay, Wis.
Mar. 15 Dallas Bull – Tampa, Fla.
Mar. 16 Sugar Festival – Clewiston, Fla.
Apr. 11 Tally Ho Theatre – Leesburg, Va.
Apr. 12 Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, N.H.
Apr. 13 Turning Stone Resort Casino – Verona, N.Y.
May 11 Jack Cincinnati Casino – Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun. 01 Courtyard Park – Smithville, Mo.
Jun. 06 Salem Civic Center – Salem, Ark.
Jun. 13 Comstock is Back Festival – Comstock, Neb.
Jun. 21 Canal Park – Duluth, Minn.
Jun. 29 Country Fest – Cadott, Wis.
Jul. 21 Festa Italiana – Milwaukee, Wis.
Jul. 27 Marshall County Fair – Moundsville, W.Va.
Aug. 02 Tooele County Fair – Tooele, Utah
Aug. 03 Santa Fe Station – Las Vegas, Nev.
Aug. 09 Mercer County Fair – Celina, Ohio
Aug. 10 Tomato Festival – Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Aug. 11 Longs Park – Lancaster, Penn.
Sept. 01 Calumet County Fair – Chilton, Wis.
Oct. 10 The Birchmere – Alexandria, Va.
Oct. 11 Rams Head – Annapolis, Md.
Oct. 13 Sellersville Theatre – Sellersville, Penn.

ABOUT PHIL VASSAR:
Phil Vassar’s reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including Carlene, Just Another Day in Paradise, Six-Pack Summer, When I Love You, and many more. Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career that has seen the release of six albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. Vassar’s songwriting career blossomed in the mid-’90s when he landed a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), Alan Jackson (Right on the Money), Tim McGraw (For a Little While), Jo Dee Messina (Bye Bye, Alright), and Blackhawk (Postmarked Birmingham). He signed a record deal of his own with Arista in 1998 and was named ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999. Vassar continues to churn out incisive, soulful lyrics and infectious melodies that capture the heart and soul in the unique and special way that only he can.

For more information on Phil Vassar, visit PhilVassar.com.

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California Native Annie Bosko To Release Powerful Anthem Benefitting Victims Of Thousand Oaks Tragedy

By on March 3, 2019 in In The Press

Thousand Oaks, CA native and accomplished musician, Annie Bosko, is lending her voice for good to benefit the 12 innocent lives lost at the Borderline shooting in her hometown. Following a performance alongside the likes of Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait & Rick Springfield at the recent Music Strong Benefit at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Bosko felt compelled to further pursue helping her hometown with the release of powerful anthem,  “You Belong To The Sky” on Friday March 8th.

Written by Bosko, 100% of the proceeds from downloads, Streams, and YouTube monetization will go to the families of the victims through May 7th, marking the 6 month anniversary.

 

Bosko was left broken hearted after the senseless shooting and fire that attacked Thousand Oaks all within a 24-hour period. The tragedy hit particularly close to her as her childhood home nearly burned down.

 

More About Annie Bosko

Born and raised a farmer’s daughter and the middle of 5 children, Annie is no stranger to hard work and fighting for her voice to be heard. She’s entertained audiences up to 300,000 people, played the Grand Ole Opry, received a standing ovation at Ryman Auditorium and has toured the country opening for acts such as Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Wynnona Judd, Big & Rich, Josh Turner, Pat Benetar and more. Named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 New Artists You Need to Know, Bosko has shared the stage and performed with Adele, Darius Rucker, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and more.

 

Annie has penned songs for Willie Nelson, Jessica Simpson, Marie Osmond, Ty Herndon, Rita Wilson, Jessica Andrews and more. Her single, “Crooked Halo” was featured as a Highway Find on Sirius XM The Highway and the music video topped the charts on CMT.  Rolling Stone magazine praised her as the #2 new country artist to watch, describing her as the “California girl next door with the country-pop delivery of Sheryl Crow.”
For more information on Annie Bosko, visit https://www.anniebosko.com

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“Nobody” Is Going To Want To Miss Dylan Scott’s Next Teaser Track Off NOTHING TO DO TOWN – EP

By on March 3, 2019 in In The Press

Photo credit: Cameron Powell

Curb Records’ rising star DYLAN SCOTT is taking it to church with “Nobody,” the latest taste of his anticipated NOTHING TO DO TOWN – EP (expected April 26). Preorder or stream now: http://bit.ly/2HI84Vj.

Serving as the ultimate love song, this sweeping ballad celebrates a forever romance. Penned by Scott, Matt Alderman, and Dallas Wilson, the adjoining music video premieres at 6 p.m. CT tonight (3/1) on YouTube. A special part of Scott’s “The Nashville Sessions” footage, the stunning performance was captured at Ocean Way Nashville Recording Studios, a 100-year-old Gothic Revival-style grey stone church rooted in Music City. Staged in front of a striking set of stained glass windows, the sanctuary sets a beautiful tone to debut “Nobody.”

COUNT DOWN UNTIL THE VIDEO PREMIERE HERE

Scott has wrapped his NOTHING TO DO TOWN TOUR 2019 after commanding the stage and playing to over 20,000 fans on his nearly sold-out first headline tour. With additional shows booked, he’ll join CHRIS YOUNG’s RAISED ON COUNTRY TOUR 2019 this May. Scott’s adding brand new music from his NOTHING TO DO TOWN – EP to his super-charged setlist, with a full list of tour dates plus additional details here.

Recently honored among Country Radio Seminar 2019’s New Faces of Country Music® Class of 2019, Scott is next vying for Best New Country Artist at the all-genre 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards (3/14), airing live from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on FOX at 8/7c and streamed live on iHeartRadio radio stations across the country.

For more information on Dylan Scott, visit dylanscottcountry.com, and reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

ABOUT DYLAN SCOTT:
Curb Records’ hot rising star Dylan Scott is the total package – a powerful singer with a deep, resonating drawl; an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit; a heartthrob with an easy smile; and a dreamer who followed his father’s footsteps to Nashville. Critics expect big things from his hometown anthem, “Nothing to Do Town,” with Taste of Country dubbing his current chart-climbing single the “easiest radio hit of 2019.” As Scott’s NOTHING TO DO TOWN – EP is anticipated to drop on April 26, the Louisiana native wrapped his headlining NOTHING TO DO TOWN TOUR 2019 and is set to join Chris Young’s RAISED ON COUNTRY TOUR 2019 in May. Nominated for Best New Country Artist at the all-genre 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards (3/14), Scott’s streams are nearing 600 million with sales topping 4 million, and he was named among Country Radio Seminar 2019’s coveted New Faces of Country Music® Class of 2019. DYLAN SCOTT, his breakout album, delivered two consecutive Top 5 standouts with GOLD-certified “Hooked” and his first #1, PLATINUM-certified “My Girl.”

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Clint Black “Still Killin’ Time” Tour Dates

By on March 1, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY Award winning country music icon Clint Black will spend 2019 on the road with his fans celebrating 30 years of his triple platinum selling debut album Killin’ Time.  The “Still… Killin’ Time 30th Anniversary Tour” launches in March in Norman, Oklahoma and will continue throughout the year with new dates still to be announced. Tickets are available at clintblack.com/tour.

 

Killin’ Time, to this day, remains one of the highest selling debut albums in country music. The groundbreaking album became a seminal recording as it helped bring the genre back to mainstream audiences. Its influence can be heard in many of the albums that followed, and its modesty and sincerity still resonate with artists and fans alike. Clint will be performing a number of songs from Killin’ Time including classic No. 1 hits like “A Better Man,” “Nobody’s Home,” and “Killin’ Time.”

 

Clint says, “My songs and especially the songs from Killin’ Time are the glue that connects me to my fans. I’m excited that they’ve been a part of the soundtrack to their lives for so many years.”

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur

 

Clint Black Still… Killin’ Time 30th Anniversary Tour Dates

3.8.19 – Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino

3.9.19 – Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino KC Star Pavillion

3.15.19 – Evansville, IN – Aiken Theatre

3.16.19 – Northfield, OH – Hard Rock Live

3.22.19 – St. Petersburg, FL – Mahaffey Theater

3.23.19 – Fort Pierce, FL – Sunrise Theatre

3.24.19 – Naples, FL – Hayes Hall

3.29.19 – Waterloo, NY – Del Lago Resort & Casino

3.30.19 – Rising Sun, IN – Rising Star Casino Resort

3.31.19 – Bristol, TN – Paramount Center for the Arts

4.12.19 – Westbury, NY – Theatre at Westbury

4.26.19 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center

4.27.19 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Crystal Grande Music Theatre

5.3.19 – Live Oak, FL – Suwannee River Jam

6.20.19 – Manhattan, KS – Country Stampede

6.21.19 – Dubuque, IA – America’s River Festival

6.23.19 – Chicago, IL – Country LakeShake Festival

7.20.19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days

7.24.19 – Helena, MT – Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds

8.23.19 – Mitchell, SD – Corn Palace Festival

9.7.19 – Eldon, MO – Shawnee Bluff Vineyard

9.26.19 – Minot, ND – Norsk Hostfest

10.8.19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater

 

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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Josh Phillips Debuts “In A Bar Somewhere” March 8

By on March 1, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN (March 1, 2019) – North Carolina tunesmith JOSH PHILLIPS serves up a new music with “In A Bar Somewhere,” out March 8 via Big Machine Records. He co-penned the lovelorn track alongside Erik Dylan and Randy Montana, who also produced with Jonathan Singleton. The lyrics capture nostalgia of a past relationship: If you’re ever in a bar somewhere / At a back-booth table, peelin’ those labels off High Life beers / That miss me song comes on like neon, loud and clear / And you think you’ve had too much / Just let that good buzz call me up and I’ll be there. Fans can pre-save “In A Bar Somewhere” today on Spotify: https://joshphillips.lnk.to/IABS_PreSavePR.

Hailing from Lee County, an area where brick manufacturing, cotton and tobacco reign supreme, Josh is taking fans back to his hometown in a personal new video. Each scene highlights what made him into the songwriter, artist and person he is today. WATCH NOW: https://joshphillips.lnk.to/GetToKnowPR.

Josh shares, “The biggest thing for me has always been for people to understand that I’ve been where they’ve been. I’ve been the guy that has to work a little extra, so he can get a lawn seat at a concert, so when people from back home listen to my music, I want it to remind them of where we came from, how we live and how hard we work.”

His live show is a force to be reckoned with, having performed alongside some of the genre’s top acts including Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell, Chris Janson and Lee Brice. Following coveted slots on major tours with Brantley Gilbert and Luke Combs, Josh will hit the road as direct support for Tyler Farr on select dates Spring 2019, kicking off tonight in Chicago, IL. For a full list of tour dates and the latest updates, visit JoshPhillipsMusic.com and follow him on Instagram.

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