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With just days to go until the release of his new album I’m Comin’ Over on November 13, fans are invited to make a date with Chris Young in the new year and join him on the 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour, presented by AEG Live. Young will extend his headlining tour into 2016, inviting powerhouse vocalist and “Think Of You” duet partner Cassadee Pope to join as special guest, opening thirteen shows beginning January 21.
Some of the biggest stars in music have come together to celebrate the holidays on “CMA Country Christmas,” a two-hour special hosted for the sixth year by Jennifer Nettles airing Thursday, Dec. 3 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Warner Music Nashville and Uber are working together to create a revolutionary way for rising talent to have their music heard. Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 10th), up-and-coming artists can request an exclusive meeting with top industry executives to pitch their music as part of the #UberBigBreak initiative.
After celebrating CMA week with an official induction into CMT’s “Next Women of Country” and performances at Nashville’s inaugural Off The Record event and Rolling Stone Country’s THE DRIVER tour preview, Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris wraps the week with the official digital release of her self-titled EP for purchase. Originally premiering on Spotify, songs from her self-titled EP have already generated in excess of 6 million worldwide streams in less than two months, with 3 songs hitting Spotify’s US and Global “Viral 50” lists.
RCA Nashville’s Old Dominion releases their highly anticipated debut album Meat and Candy, available everywhere today. The GRAMMY Award-winning, Shane McAnally, produced the album that features the RIAA Gold certified “Break Up With Him,” which is currently the No. 1 song on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Cingle Records’ flagship artist Rainey Qualley was announced as one of CMT’s “Next Women of Country,” the prestigious franchise showcasing signed and unsigned female artists across CMT platforms and at NextWomen.CMT.com. Since its launch in January 2013, several alumnae — Brandy Clark, Kelsea Ballerini, Maddie & Tae, Ashley Monroe, Kacey Musgraves, Cassadee Pope and others — have found success ranging from commercial and critical acclaim to chart-topping singles and high-profile award nominations.The announcement took place at Music City Winery in Nashville.
Edgehill, a neighborhood coffee shop and restaurant in Edgehill Village, is set to move into its new location on Monday, November 9.
Country star Cole Swindell will be attending the CMA Awards with veteran Sgt. Joseph James and his wife, Jarin. Through a partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME, JCPenney recently provided the military family with a brand new, fully furnished home. During tonight’s telecast, Cole will be featured in two commercials that promote the project that provides military families with mortgage-free homes.
Country star Cole Swindell will be attending the CMA Awards with veteran Sgt. Joseph James and his wife, Jarin. Through a partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME, JCPenney recently provided the military family with a brand new, fully furnished home. During tonight’s telecast, Cole will be featured in two commercials that promote the project that provides military families with mortgage-free homes.
Country Music’s Biggest Night™ keeps getting bigger! “The 49th Annual CMA Awards” will be full of can’t-miss moments, including a hotly anticipated collaboration between three-time nominee Chris Stapleton and special guest award winning musician and actor Justin Timberlake that was announced this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
