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Former A&R executive Carole-Ann Mobley has formed CAM Creative Services to meet the artist development needs of independent and emerging artists in Nashville. Singers, musicians and songwriters draw on her more than 25 years experience in the music industry to receive customized A&R, Artist Development and Writer Management services. Continue Reading →
“She’s Kinda Hot,” the new single from 5 Seconds of Summer, is out today, providing fans a first taste of the Australian band’s upcoming album. A lyrically mischievous riot of an anthem – all crunchy guitars and high octane drums with a massive chorus – “She’s Kinda Hot” demonstrates why Billboard recently hailed 5 Seconds of Summer as a “new breed…better set up for superstardom than perhaps any other group out there.” The new album, which will be released by Capitol Records later this year, is the follow-up to 5 Seconds of Summer’s self-titled debut, which entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 last July.
Before singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took the stage on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium on THE 1989 WORLD TOUR, her second show at the stadium performing to over 120,000 die hard friends and fans, she was honored for numerous chart accolades by her record label President/CEO Scott Borchetta Big Machine Records. Continue Reading →
RONNIE DUNN will premiere his long-awaited first single on Nash Icon Records, “Ain’t No Trucks in Texas,” this Friday, July 17 when the best-selling singer stops by America’s Morning Show to chat with Blair Garner and the Cumulus crew. The soulful tune, produced by Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, will also be available on iTunes and all digital retailers that same day. Continue Reading →
Ascend Amphitheater announced that Journeys will be the presenting sponsor of the Live Nation Concert Series that kicks off on July 30 with two sold-out shows headlined by seven-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church. Continue Reading →
For the fourth consecutive year, Country Radio Seminar is offering a special, limited time $349 Summer Super Saver registration rate for CRS 2016, which is scheduled for Feb. 8-10. The rate will be available July 15 or to the first 349 registrants, whichever comes first. Registrations will be available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Continue Reading →
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Summer’s hottest artists will perform on “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” airing Tuesday, Aug. 4 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network and hosted for the third time by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town.
Filmed during CMA Music Festival in June, the special features many of today’s most exciting Country Music stars, including Jason Aldean Dierks Bentley Lee Brice Luke Bryan Brett Eldredge Florida Georgia Line Randy Houser Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Maddie & TaeKip MooreBrad Paisley, Rascal FlattsDarius RuckerCole SwindellCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban, and Zac Brown Band as they hit the stage during the four-day party and celebration of America’s music.
“CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” first aired on ABC in 2005. This is the 11th time ABC is broadcasting the special – which invites the whole country to America’s largest Country Music celebration. The annual special will air on ABC through 2021.
In the weeks leading up to the Aug. 4 broadcast CMA will be releasing sneak peek videos giving fans an in-depth look at CMA Music Festival and the artists performing. Stay tuned to CMAfest.com and CMA social channels for the latest updates and news.
Airing Tuesday, Aug. 5 2014, “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” (8:00-11:00 PM/ET – 7.2 million and 1.8/6 in AD18-49), earned its second-highest numbers in five years in Viewers and Adults 18-49, while equaling an eight-year high in Adults 18-34. The broadcast ranked No. 1 on Tuesday across all key Adult demos: AD18-34 (1.4/6), AD18-49 (1.8/6) and AD25-54 (2.3/7-tie). In viewers and young adults, ABC delivered its strongest non-sports summer Tuesday since 2010 (Memorial Day-Labor Day) – since 6/1/10 and 8/31/10, respectively. Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 08/05/14.
“CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” is executive-produced by Robert Deaton.
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY nominated Country act Eli Young Band and mulit-platinum-selling Pop sensation Andy Grammer have teamed up to release a new version of the #1 hit “Honey, I’m Good.” Fans can get a sneak peek today, exclusively on People.com. The duet will be available on iTunes tomorrow, Tuesday (7/14) and will impact Country radio stations nationwide on July 27. Continue Reading →
Known for their explosive live performances and instant party anthems, notorious rule-breakers Big & Rich show their softer side on the latest smash hit, “Run Away With You”, which is rocketing up the charts. From their fifth studio album, Gravity, the music video for “Run Away With You” debuted exclusively on CountryOutfitter.com today. Continue Reading →
With over a million tickets sold before the first note was even played, Kenny Chesney’s 2015 The Big Revival Tour was easily the year’s biggest country tour – with 22 stadium plays, several arenas, a few festivals and a couple amphitheaters for good measure. Given ABC’s Good Morning America’s position as the leader in morning news shows, they wanted to find out what the buzz is all about. Continue Reading →
