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Annie Bosko Industry Ink: Stone Country Records/Brown Sellers Brown & CAA

By on August 10, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Annie Bosko signs with Brown Sellers Brown, Randy Bernard for artist management, Stone Country Records for label (not pictured: CAA for Agency and Essential Broadcast Media, LLC for PR). 
(L-R front: Benny Brown, Founder/CEO at Brown Sellers Brown and Stone Country Records; Annie Bosko, artist; Randy Bernard, Artist Manager; L-R back: April Rider, Senior VP at Brown Sellers Brown; Angela Wheeler, day to day manager at Brown Sellers Brown; Jason Sellers, Partner at Brown Sellers Brown)
Photo courtesy of Brown Sellers Brown

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A California farmer’s daughter, Annie Bosko’s soulful, honey-soaked vocals and neo-traditional country sound has been perfected over the course of her 10,000 + hours in this industry. Bosko has written songs for Willie Nelson, recorded duets with music legends Vince Gill and Dwight Yoakam and performed alongside music giants Adele and Darius Rucker.

 

Bosko’s hard work and progress paid off, catching the attention of Benny Brown, founder of BBR Music Group, and together they assembled an A-list team including Randy Bernard, whose only other client is Garth Brooks (whom he shares with industry icon Bob Doyle of Bob Doyle and Associates) and CAA’s Rod Essig and Ethan Goldish.

 

“We are very excited to be working with Annie,” shares Brown. “Her incredible talent as a vocalist and entertainer along with her work ethic make her the perfect addition to the Stone Country family.”

 

Today, Bernard joins forces with Brown Sellers Brown (BSB) Management in a joint venture representing Bosko for artist management alongside BSB’s Benny Brown, Jason Sellers and Angela Wheeler. Bosko has also inked a recording contract with Brown’s Stone Country Records.

 

“The first time I heard Annie, I was very impressed. The first time I watched Annie perform live,  I was blown away,” reflects Bernard. “I am very excited to work with Annie, Benny and his entire team.”

 

“I met Annie 10 years ago and I could tell then how great of a singer she was. Since then, I’ve come to find she’s equally as talented as a songwriter and entertainer,” shares Sellers. “Really excited to be a part of these next steps in her journey.”

 

Having already slotted gigs as direct support for Tim McGraw, CAA is betting on Bosko, as Essig shares “Annie is an incredible singer, great performer and very insightful. We are proud to represent her.”

 

Combining musical influences from Patsy Cline and Shania Twain, to George Strait and The Beatles, Bosko is preparing new music for release this year. At the helm producing are Derek George (Randy Houser, Joe Nichols and Bryan White) an accomplished singer and producer with over 40 cuts and 25 years of experience in the music business and Mickey Jack Cones (Carrie Underwood, Dustin Lynch, Kelly Clarkson, Thomas Rhett) who has 39 No. 1’s; 275+ Billion streams; 90+ Million units sold; 2 Grammy nominations and countless multi-platinum records to his name.

 

For more information and to keep up with new releases, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow @AnnieBosko on social media platforms.

 

About Stone Country Records:

Stone Country Records is a full-service country music label, whose parent company, Brown Sellers Brown, LLC is led by industry veterans Benny Brown, Paul Brown and award-winning songwriter, Jason Sellers. The sister label to Quartz Hill Records, which is home to Thompson Square, Joe Nichols, Nate Barnes and Runaway June, Stone County Records was launched in January 2022 and along with Quartz Hill Records, and is distributed globally in partnership with OneRPM. Stone Country Records is home to chart-topper Easton Corbin, triple threat singer/songwriter/guitarist, Ben Gallaher and Rolling Stone country artist to watch, Annie Bosko.

 

About Brown Sellers Brown Management:

BSB Management is a full-service management company helmed by industry veterans Benny Brown, Jason Sellers and Paul Brown. The company’s artist roster includes multi-platinum chart-topper Joe Nichols, chart-topper Easton Corbin, triple threat singer/songwriter/ guitarist Ben Gallaher, hit makers Thompson Square and Runaway June, as well as up-and-coming country stylist Nate Barnes and singer/songwriter/entertainer, Annie Bosko

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NEEDTOBREATHE Releases Uplifting Single “Hideaway”

By on August 10, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases, Uncategorized

NEEDTOBREATHE RELEASES UPLIFTING SINGLE “HIDEAWAY” FROM NEW ALBUM CAVES, DUE SEPT. 15

Tickets for Fall Arena Tour On Sale Now

Photo Credit: David Od

Nashville, TN – August 10, 2023 – “ Chase down the silver lining, we’re gonna find a way,” lead singer Bear Rinehart of multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE recites on their newest single, “Hideaway,” released today.

 

Co-written by Rinehart and notable Nashville songwriters Trent Dabbs and John-Luke Carter, “Hideaway” is a catchy, uplifting track that will resonate with listeners that have ever felt tired, beaten down or alone.

 

Described as “hopeful and joyful” (Rolling Stone) and as “delivering a passion through their music that leaves their fans feeling like they’ve just climbed down from a mountain” (Forbes) the comforting message of “Hideaway” encourages resiliency through the hard times.

 

It’s also what initiated the recording process for the band’s new album CAVES. “We traveled to Utah to do pre-production on some new songs and ‘Hideaway’ came together in a really magical way,” NEEDTOBREATHE explains, “It’s one of our favorite moments on the record.”

 

Fans can listen to “Hideaway” HERE today and pre-order or pre-save CAVES HERE.

 

Due out September 15, CAVES is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a bigger, more expansive new scope––one that American Songwriter writes is “brimming with anthemic, arena-worthy sounds” and has “larger-than-life productions.”

 

The album features a diverse lineup of special guests, including country hitmakers Carly Pearce and Old Dominion, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance and alternative rock band Judah & The Lion, who will be touring with NEEDTOBREATHE this fall. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

 

CAVES was written in two post-pandemic phases – first during their aforementioned getaway in Utah, where the group was finally able to get together again, and then again after they returned to the road, re-acclimating to massive crowds alongside OneRepublic. The making of the album was captured in a two-part documentary “A World Without A Mirror: The Making of CAVES”. To watch part one, click HERE.

 

CAVES Tracklist

1. The Cave

2. Everknown

3. How Wonderful We Are

4. Dreams (ft. Judah & The Lion)

5. When You Forgive Someone

6. Wasting Time (ft. Old Dominion)

7. Fall On Me (ft. Carly Pearce)

8. Hideaway

9. By and By

10. Reaching Out To Find You

11. Temporary Tears (ft. Foy Vance)

 

 

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About NEEDTOBREATHE

Despite a 20-year history that includes all the accolades of an iconic band, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE came into their latest studio album with a much different frame of mind. They still felt they had something to prove. In truth, this is a band who have loomed large for years, leveraging a unique fusion of modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop appeal into a stat line which puts them in exceedingly rare company. Formed in South Carolina in 2001, NEEDTOBREATHE has grown and evolved to occupy a unique position in the modern genre landscape. They’ve placed five Number One albums all across the Billboard chart spectrum, from Rock and Alternative. They’ve racked up two billion career streams and scored multi-platinum chart topping hits – deep-feeling anthems with a spiritual conscious like “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight” and dozens more. And they’ve done it all while filling venues across the globe, either as headliners or with a diverse array of superstars like Taylor Swift, OneRepublic and Tim McGraw. Ask their fans and it’s been two decades of spirit-mining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry, digging deep to create a series of sonic monuments to the human condition. Yet for all they’ve built, the five-piece group remains a veiled figure in the shadowed fringe of modern rock to some – so on their ninth studio album, CAVES, they’re coming out into the light. Due September 15, CAVES is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a bigger, more expansive new scope. To learn more, visit NEEDTOBREATHE.com.

 

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Restless Road Announce Debut Album LAST RODEO – Due Out October 20th

By on August 9, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

NEW TRACK “ROLL TIDE ROLL” OUT FRIDAY

{Nashville, TN, August 9, 2023} – Rising trio Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack) announce their debut album Last Rodeo will be released on October 20th.  The 18 track album features brand new hits as well as already released tracks “Last Rodeo,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” “Sundown Somewhere,” “On My Way,” their breakout success “Growing Old With You” and fan favorite “Bar Friends.”  You can watch the trailer here.

“If you would have told us a few years ago that we would be where we are today we wouldn’t have believed you,” says Restless Road.  “We’ve been through so many ups and downs as a band, and that’s what this is about. Never giving up and always keeping your eyes on the road. It’s about believing in yourself even when people tell you no, and persevering until your dreams become a reality. And that’s why the three of us are so excited for the biggest thing we’ve done yet.”

Last Rodeo Album Track List

 

1. Last Rodeo (Trannie Anderson/Lindsay Rimes/Garrett Nichols/Zach Beeken/Colton Pack)

2. Head Over Heels (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jacob Rice/Kyle Sturrock)

3. Growing Old With You (Charles Kelley/Jordan Minton/Jordan Reynolds)

4. Could’ve Been a Love Song (Zach Crowell/Ben Hayslip/Hunter Phelps)

5. Roll Tide Roll (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Kyle Sturrock)

6. Bar Friends (Geoff Warburton/Jordan Schmidt/Kyle Clark/Tyler Filmore)

7. Tell Me Not To (Zach Beeken/Emma-Lee/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack)

8. Go Get Her (Josh Jenkins/Brice Long/Mark Nesler)

9. I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy (Colton Pack/Garrett Nichols/Zach Beeken/Jared Keim/Travis Wood)

10. 10 Things (Zach Beeken/Devin Dawson/Jared Keim/Garrett Nichols)

11. Leave Them Boots On (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jonathan Smith)

12. Easy for You to Say (Zach Beeken/Josh Kear/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Lindsay Rimes)

13. You Don’t Have to Love Me (Austin Shawn/Zach Beeken/Nate Kenyon/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack)

14. No Can Do (Jessi Alexander/Zach Beeken/Matt Jenkins/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jacob Rice)

15. That Town and You (Ben Burgess/Devin Dawson/Joshua Kerr/Jordan Reynolds)

16. Most Nights (feat. Erin Kinsey) (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/John Pierce/Lindsay Rimes)

17. Sundown Somewhere (Ben Hayslip/Jacob Rice/Cole Swindell/Cole Taylor)

18. On My Way (Zach Beeken/Kyle Clark/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Lindsay Rimes)

2023 started with a bang with the trio being named as one of Spotify’s Hot Country Artists To Watch, and releasing a number of tracks including “On My Way,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” and “Last Rodeo.”  Country Central raved “Last Rodeo,” is “undeniably catchy, built around big pop rock guitars,” while Country Now claims, “Letting their hard-hitting storytelling skills take the lead, the band adds a bit of fuel to the fire in a post-breakup tune that doubles as a fresh summertime anthem.

The guys tour kicked off the year touring in Europe/UK with Kane Brown, played Stagecoach for the very first time, was all over CMA Fest (including having their very own dunk tank). They will continue through the rest of the year touring with Russell Dickerson and make spots at various festivals along the way.  For more information on touring please visit www.restlessroad.com.

 

About Restless Road

Made up of three different but complementary voices, country band Restless Road is “one of the most intriguing and exciting acts of the year” (Wide Open Country). Praised by People, Taste of Country, Billboard, and more, the trio’s powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics have accumulated nearly 200 million cumulative career streams and amassed a following of over 4 million on their social media platforms. As NBC’s Today Show host Hoda Kotb put it, “That harmony…you feel it in your soul.”

In 2019, Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Colton Pack and Garrett Nichols) has been honing their craft, nurturing their songwriting skills, and perfecting their signature harmonies.  After signing with Kane Brown’s joint venture with Sony Music Nashville, the band began their journey to success.

The trio released their self-titled debut EP in 2020, as well as a string of singles including “Bar Friends,” “Sundown Somewhere,” and their Sirius XM The Highway #1 hit “Growing Old With You.”  The success of the track and a performance on ABC’s The Bachelor catapulted the trio into a new level of stardom.  With the trios “captivating melody and lyrics” (American Songwriter), the trio has been featured by Billboard, CMT, EXTRA, The Today Show, and more and was recently named as one of Opry’s Next Stage Artists.

With all signs indicating Restless Road as a contender for best new vocal group, its members continue to write, sing, and perform together as they take the next steps down country music’s long and winding road.

For more information on Restless Road including tour dates and their latest music, visit www.restlessroad.com

 

 

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The War And Treaty On ABC’s GMA3 – Tomorrow, Aug. 9

By on August 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Captivating Duo on Tour Now with Chris Stapleton; European Leg of Headlining Lover’s Game Tour Kicks Off Aug. 25

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 8, 2023) – Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty appear on ABC’s GMA3 tomorrow, Aug. 9. The award-winning husband-and-wife pair, Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr., are set to perform “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me,” a fiery track off their critically acclaimed major label debut album Lover’s Game. Written by the Trotters and produced by Dave Cobb, “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me” also recently landed on former U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlist.

 

GMA3 airs at 10 a.m. on ABC stations nationwide.

 

The War And Treaty are currently on the road with Chris Stapleton for the All American Road Show Tour, and are preparing for the European leg of their headlining Lover’s Game Tour with stops in Switzerland, Ireland, and the U.K.

 

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend, both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, The Tennessean notes, “they are unlike any other act in music.” The War And Treaty’s major label debut album Lover’s Game (Mercury Nashville), was met with critical praise with Associated Press claiming, “The colossally talented pair continue their commando, no-limits journey to the top of the music world.” Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association as 2022 Duo/Group of the Year. The duo has dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, and Australia, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends; Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

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The Friends Club Presents Summer Splash Fest On August 26th In Nashville

By on August 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Nashville, Tenn. – The Friends Club will present Summer Splash Fest 2023, taking place at The Dive Motel on August 26th 1pm-10pm. Featuring musical performances, local vendors, and outdoor games/activities.  Purchase tickets here.

The Friends Club is proud to bring Summer Splash Fest to The Dive Motel following their successful New Year’s Eve collaboration. Summer Splash Fest will feature performances by Davie, Caroline Romano, Huron John, Claire Ernst, and seven other local artists.

Tickets are the price of a pool pass for The Dive Motel. General Admission is $35, but guests have the option to upgrade their ticket for a VIP experience. The Club Member ticket provides an all-day entry pass and an event t-shirt for $55. VIP tickets provide the same amenities with a private cabana and “skip the line” privileges at $100. Tickets can be purchased at www.thefriendsclub.shop/tickets until August 25th.

“This is going to be the event of the summer. I promise you’re not going to want to miss it.”

The Friends Club is a female-owned clothing brand based in Nashville. The mission of Summer Splash is to bring together a community of like-minded individuals through the power of music. The Friends Club is thrilled to have Davie, who previously opened for Lizzo and Selena Gomez, headlining their biggest event yet.

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Watershed Music Festival Returns To Washington’s Scenic Gorge

By on August 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films

Nashville, TN – August 8, 2023 – 11th-annual Watershed Music and Camping Festival hosted the three-day event with fans returning to The Gorge in George, Washington, to see a star-studded lineup including headliners Cody Johnson, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson.

With the sun shining across the picturesque venue, the three-day festival kicked off on Friday with sets from Carly Pearce, Niko Moon, Wade Bowen, and more. The evening commenced with a stellar performance by Cody Johnson swooning the lively crowd under the starry night sky.

Cody Johnson at Watershed.
Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films
Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga

The summer fun continued on Saturday, with fans enjoying memorable sets across both stages and singing along to the likes of Aaron Raitiere, Warren Zeiders, Tenille Townes, Kameron Marlowe, and Parker McCollum. Recent Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Keith Urban closed out the night, delivering an energetic performance of songs spanning his lengthy discography.

Keith Urban at Watershed.
Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films
Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga

Both Friday and Saturday nights ended with dance parties under the night sky at “Late Night with DJ Rod Youree” as fans enjoyed the festivities taking place at the Next From Nashville Stage presented by Wrangler.

 

Sunday saw electric performances by Conner Smith, Travis Denning, Avery Anna, and Ernest. Wrapping the festival’s 11th year on one of the most scenic stages in America, Lainey Wilson stepped into the headlining slot for Luke Bryan, due to illness. She closed the show with a homage to Bryan, singing fan favorites “Drink a Beer,” “Drunk on You,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” and “Country Girl.”

Lainey Wilson at Watershed.
Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films
Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga

Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather to enjoy the festival’s “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Over the weekend, crowds gathered at the Next From Nashville Stage—the stage that has become a tastemaker for artists in country music—to catch special performances from the most buzzed-about newcomers, including Ben Burgess, Ella Langley, Peytan Porter, Ben Chapman, Chayce Beckham, and Lauren Watkins, amongst others.

Carter Faith at Watershed.
Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films
Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga

For more information on Watershed, visit WatershedFest.com, Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #WatershedFestival.

 

Watershed is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals across the country, including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, BEACH IT! Music Festival in Virginia Beach Oceanfront, VA and TidalWave in Atlantic City Beach, NJ Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Live Nation Concerts, Ticketmaster and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

 

 

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Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films

Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga

 

 

 

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Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins Grace Cover Of Southern Living

By on August 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins on cover of Southern Living.
Photo credit: Robbie Caponetto – Southern Living

Nashville, TN – August 8, 2023 – Country superstar Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins shine on the cover of Southern Living for the September 2023 issue. The cover story can be viewed HERE and the issue will be available on newsstands on Friday, August 18th.

 

Thomas Rhett and Lauren posed for the issue’s photos at their family farm in Tennessee. The couple opened up to the magazine about their family’s love of football, game day traditions, and experience as a house divided with Lauren rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers and Thomas Rhett’s love of the Georgia Bulldogs.

 

Thomas Rhett reflected on the experience of shooting the cover, explaining, “It’s no secret that our family is pretty much obsessed with football. Lauren and I had a lot of fun chatting with a magazine that appreciates the game as much as we do.”

 

Lauren echoed Thomas Rhett’s sentiments, explaining, “Football was everything to my family growing up and Thomas Rhett and I have enjoyed passing our love of football down to our daughters. Southern Living celebrates family, traditions, and, of course, college football, so to be able to sit down with them was super special.”

 

The couple also joined Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living, for an episode of Southern Living’s podcast, Biscuits & Jam. The episode will be available on all streaming platforms August 15th.

 

In addition to appearing on the cover of Southern Living, Thomas Rhett has been busy on the road for his HOME TEAM 23 tour. Dubbed the “most electric country show of the summer” (Page Six), the tour will hit a total of 40 cities in 27 states in its entirety. The hitmaker also recently announced the upcoming release of a retrospective vinyl collection, 20 NUMBER ONES, celebrating his milestone achievement of earning 20 No. Ones in a matter of just 10 years. To pre-order, click HERE.

 

About Thomas Rhett:

Ten years after signing his record deal with Big Machine Label Group’s The Valory Music Co., arena-packing superstar Thomas Rhett — dubbed “the most reliable maker of No. 1 singles in country music” (Variety) — has 20 No. 1 singles, 15 BILLION streams and the longest current active streak of consecutive No. 1s in the format (Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart). His sixth studio album, WHERE WE STARTED, “practically demands an open field, tens-of-thousands-strong throng of fans in front of it” (Esquire). It’s newest single, the heartfelt Top-10-and-rising hit “Angels Don’t Always Have Wings” follows the album’s two No. one hits. Declared “a prince in the genre” (USA Today), he has been honored with eight ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year, two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY nominations, plus trophies from the CMT Music Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeartRadio Awards, in addition to being recognized with four CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period. Additionally, the hitmaker has launched a tequila brand, Dos Primos, now offering Blanco, Reposado and Añejo variants.  For more information, visit ThomasRhett.com.

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Miranda Lambert Collaborates With Gibson Custom Shop On Her First-Ever Signature Guitar

By on August 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Rare Acoustic Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s Expert Acoustic Luthiers

Miranda Lambert Bluebird Acoustic Guitar Available Worldwide on Gibson.com

Miranda Lambert with Gibson Bluebird Guitar.
Photo credit: Ben Tusi

NASHVILLE, TN – Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Today, Gibson Custom Shop is proud to announce a partnership with acclaimed musician and songwriter, Miranda Lambert, with the new Gibson Miranda Lambert Bluebird, her first-ever signature guitar. The rare Gibson acoustic guitar is made in the USA, hand-crafted in the storied Gibson Acoustic factory in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert acoustic luthiers. The new Miranda Lambert Bluebird from Gibson Custom Shop is now available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers, and on www.gibson.com.

 

“I have been playing Gibson acoustic guitars for so long now, so to be able to partner with such an iconic brand to create my own version of the classic Hummingbird is a dream come true,” shared Lambert. “I hope this encourages musicians everywhere – especially young girls – to pick up a Bluebird and chase the same dream that guitars have made come true for me.”

 

“At Gibson, we’re always seeking ways to lift up the voices of artists who have shaped the sound of genres, and Miranda is a trailblazing artist that represents the best that country music has to offer” says Codey Allen, Director, Cultural Influence-North America at Gibson Brands. “Her immense talent, authenticity, and dedication to the craft of songwriting, as well as her unwavering commitment to encourage more girls and women to play guitar are what inspired us to create the Miranda Lambert Bluebird Acoustic guitar.”

 

A decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate animal advocate, restaurateur, businesswoman, and New York Times best-selling author, Lambert is among the brightest stars in modern country music. Named as one of the most influential people in the world by TIME, Lambert has won multiple GRAMMY® Awards and has been honored with more Academy of Country Music Awards than any artist in history. A constant champion of female artists—including numerous collaborations and her work as a member of the Pistol Annies—Lambert has made it a priority to encourage more girls and women to pick up guitars themselves.

 

Her music and mission have been honored with a new Gibson signature guitar, her first-ever model, the Miranda Lambert Bluebird. A variation of the iconic Gibson Hummingbird, the Miranda Lambert Bluebird is as distinctive as its namesake, and features a square shoulder mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top, a striking Bluebonnet nitrocellulose lacquer finish celebrating the official flower of Lambert’s home state of Texas, and a custom Bluebird pickguard inspired by her chart-topping song of the same name. The L.R. Baggs VTC electronics make this exceptional guitar stage and studio ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.

 

About Miranda Lambert

Already a decorated songwriter, ACM Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restauranteur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.

 

Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

 

With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through late 2023 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for the latest season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges.

 

Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefitting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $8 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

 

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About Gibson

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage.

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Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Celebrates Women In Motorsports

By on August 7, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Track Officials Honor Dr. Rose Mattioli’s Legacy with Namesake Scholarship and Award Two Scholarships to Attend the Annual Women with Drive Summit

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix celebrates women in motorsports this past weekend in Nashville.
Photo Credit:   Ryan Carignan

NASHVILLE, TN – August 7, 2023 – Big Machine Music City Grand Prix (BMMCGP) and Women in Motorsports North America, a community of professionals devoted to enabling opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines, recognized female motorsports industry members, and the men who support them, this weekend in Victory Circle.

Additionally, two scholarships were awarded to Big Machine Music City Grand Prix employees in memory of Dr. Rose Mattioli. A trailblazer for women and families in motorsports, the late Dr. Rose and her husband, Dr. Joseph ‘Doc’ Mattioli, co-founded Pocono Raceway in 1968, a family-owned-and-operated business.

“It’s a privilege for us to be able to honor women trailblazers, like Dr. Rose Mattioli, with the creation of a scholarship for women in motorsports to this year’s Women with Drive III Summit this fall,” said Matt Crews, CEO of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. “Additionally, Rose’s son, Joe, was instrumental in starting what is now known as the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. So to honor his contribution and her legacy was important to us. As a father of a daughter who can look at a career in motorsports, it is really important that we raise awareness with prospects, and it goes back to pioneers like Dr. Rose who helped forge opportunities.”

Crews was joined by Big Machine Music City Grand Prix’s Jason Rittenberry (President and COO) and Liz Allison (EVP) along with Joe Mattioli, son of Rose and Doc Mattioli, and Cindy Sisson, Executive Director of Women in Motorsports North America, to present scholarships to two multi-year employees of Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Molly Hayes and Sarah Wahlstrom. Hayes is the Client Services Manager, and Wahlstrom is the Operations Administration Manager. Hayes and Wahlstrom, who started as interns for the organization, were presented with scholarships to attend the Women with Drive III Summit in November.

“Rose was so special and cared about all families,” said Liz Allison, Executive Vice President of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.  “I know many of us really miss her, and she’s left quite the legacy. It’s really exciting for us to be able to send two women to the summit in Phoenix, and I’m thrilled to be standing here with Cindy Sisson and Jason Rittenberry today to be able to honor the winners and celebrate all women and the men who support us in motorsports today.”

As part of its commitment to supporting and enhancing opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) created the Women with Drive Summit.  Attendees include industry executives, drivers, team members, manufacturers, sponsors, race track representatives, and anyone working in the sport or wanting to learn more. The inaugural summit was held during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix weekend in Aug. 2021.

“My mother was constantly fighting for ‘Women’s Rights’ long before it was popular and won numerous awards for her efforts,” said Joe Mattioli, son of Rose and Doc Mattioli and former consultant of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. “While my dad was an incredible businessman, my mother taught me important life lessons about honesty, bravery, hard work, compassion, family values, not being afraid to fail, treating everyone with respect, and much more.”

Hayes and Wahlstrom will now have the opportunity to gather with industry leaders (male and female) from across all forms of motorsports to discuss current issues and network during the two-day summit slated for November 7 – 8, 2023, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona following the final NASCAR Cup Series race of the season.

“This is an amazing day, and I’m so happy for the recipients,” said Cindy Sisson, the executive director of Women in Motorsports North America. “It all started here, and I have to credit Matt (Crews). He called me before his inaugural race and told me to ‘think big’ because so few people promote women in motorsports, so we thought big and held our first conference here in Nashville two years ago. I’m very thankful that Matt and his team are honoring these women and partnering with our organization.”

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix L-R:  Matt Crews, Sarah Wahlstrom, Molly Hayes and Jason Rittenberry
Photo Credit:   Michael Levitt

ABOUT THE BIG MACHINE MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX
The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is a three-day premier festival of racing and music featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy NXT, GT America, GR Cup, the Big Machine Spiked Cooler Trans Am TA2 Series, and Stadium SUPER Trucks. For more information, please visit www.musiccitygp.com.
ABOUT WOMEN IN MOTORSPORTS NORTH AMERICA (WIMNA):
Women in Motorsports North America is a community of professionals devoted to enabling opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines. Founded as a 501c3 in April 2022, WIMNA is quickly establishing its positive impact on motorsports supporting and creating resources that enable women drivers, technicians, engineers, operations staff, business-related, media, and more to thrive in the industry. Best known for its Women with Drive Summit held each year, WIMNA also provides resources, mentorship, coaching, career connections, and more. Learn more at www.womeninmotorsportsna.com.

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Daughtry Signs To Big Machine Records, Announces New Single

By on August 7, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Pictured (L to R): Back Row – Hard 8 Working Group’s Jon Linton (Manager), Big Machine Label Group’s Mike Rittberg, Hard 8 Working Group’s Aimee Beren (Day to Day Manager); Front Row – Big Machine Label Group’s Heather Luke, Chris Daughtry, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta

NASHVILLE, TN (August 7, 2023)– GRAMMY®-nominated band Daughtry is kicking off a new era as they announce their signing with Big Machine Records today. Wasting no time diving in, the group has also launched a pre-save for their forthcoming single, “Artificial,” out everywhere on 8/11.

Photo courtesy of Big Machine Records.

 

PRE-SAVE “ARTIFICIAL” HERE

 

 

 

“Chris Daughtry is one of the best voices in rock music, hands down,” says Big Machine Label Group Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. “He is attacking this season of life full-on with a renewed fire and intensity to everything he touches.”

 

“I am so thrilled to be working with Scott and the entire Big Machine crew on this next record and beyond,” shares Daughtry frontman Chris Daughtry. “It’s very refreshing and exciting to have a team behind me that fully believes and supports my vision.”

 

The news follows the rock outfit’s announcement of their Bare Bones Tour, plotting a rare acoustic run with 26 new US dates launching on 8/9. Alongside Billboard chart-topping rocker Ayron Jones, who is set to open on select stops, the upcoming performances mark a unique opportunity to highlight the stars’ powerhouse musical versatility and vocal prowess in the most intimate of settings.

 

Coming in hot off the recent success with their Lzzy Hale duet, “Separate Ways (World’s Apart),” Daughtry’s amped-up reimagining of the Journey classic debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’ All Genres chart and reached No. 6 on Mediabase’s Active Rock chart. True to its roots with an updated grit, the single has racked up millions of streams across platforms, earning praise from heavy-hitters like Variety, Billboard, Consequence, and American Songwriter, among others.

 

For more information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

 

ABOUT DAUGHTRY: Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. It was also nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards and 7 Billboard Music Awards, including Album of the Year. Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, Daughtry released their album Dearly Beloved, which marked a return to their rock roots and a return to the top of the rock charts with their singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” each reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay chart. With the success of their 2023 smash cover, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, charting yet another Top 10 success, the band ushers in a new sonic era on their latest epic track, “Artificial.” Catch the rock outfit on the road this fall, as they strip it back in the states on their Bare Bones Acoustic Tour. For dates and more information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

 

Daughtry: Bare Bones Tour Dates:

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | Carmel, IN | The Center for the Performing Arts+

Friday, August 11, 2023 | Des Plaines, IL | Rivers Casino Des Plaines+

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | Detroit, MI | MotorCity Casino+

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | Warren, OH | Packard Music Hall+

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | Pittsburgh, PA | Palace Theatre+

Friday, August 18, 2023  | Atlantic City, NJ | Sound Waves at Hard Rock Casino+

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount+

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | Red Bank, NJ | Count Basie Center for the Arts+

Friday, August 25, 2023  | Bethlehem, PA | Wind Creek Event Center

Saturday, August 26, 2023 | Mashantucket, CT | The Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods

Monday, August 28, 2023 | Rutland, VT | The Paramount Theatre+

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Lexington Opera House+

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | Kalispell, MT |  Wachholz College Center+

Thursday, September 7, 2023 | Spokane, WA | Bing Crosby Theater+

Saturday, September 9, 2023 | Edmonds, WA | Edmonds Center for the Arts

Sunday, September 10, 2023 | Jacksonville, OR | Britt Music & Arts Festival+

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | Eugene, OR | Silva Concert Hall+

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | Modesto, CA | Gallo Center for the Arts+

Friday, September 15, 2023 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Sunday, September 17, 2023 | Ojai, CA | Libbey Bowl

Wednesday, September 20, 202 | Temecula, CA | South Coast Winery+

Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Tucson, AZ | Fox Tucson Theatre+

Saturday, September 23, 2023 | Arlington, TX | Arlington Music Hall+

Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Austin, TX | Paramount Theatre+

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | Clearwater, FL | Capitol Theatre+

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | The Parker+

 

+ with Ayron Jones supporting

 

 

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