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During The Voice (season 3), Cassadee Pope won over the hearts – and iTunes playlists – of fans across the nation. Three of her performances on the NBC hit show catapulted to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart while on Team Blake (Shelton). Now, the petite powerhouse is letting fans choose once again – her new album cover. The debut Country project, FRAME BY FRAME, is slated for release on October 8 on Republic Nashville. Continue Reading →
“We’re very pleased that the District Court has dismissed Curb Records’ lawsuit against Tim McGraw and Big Machine Records.
Our number one goal and intention at the Big Machine Label Group is to sign great artists with great vision and do everything in our power to create an environment for them to do their best work.
Since Tim McGraw has been a member of Big Machine Records, everyone has witnessed an incredible surge in popularity and demand for his musical releases and live performances.
His sales and airplay results rival the best of his career.
And we’re just getting started…”
Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of the Big Machine Label Group
Streamsound Records recording artist Austin Webb will release his new single, “Slip On By,” to Country radio August 5th.
The track is a sentimental ballad that stresses the value of time and not living in regret. This harmonious tune plucks on the heartstrings of growing older and emphasizes the importance of not letting time ‘slip on by.’
Written by Allen Dukes, Blake Neesmith, Nathan Tomberlin and Chris Stevens, the song is Webb’s second single from his upcoming 2013 full-length album release, produced by Byron Gallimore. The Grammy-winning producer has worked with and produced No. 1 hits for acts including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Sugarland.
Just in time for the August 1st anniversary of the Carter Family’s historic Bristol Sessions recordings, peermusic is celebrating the resurgence of one of A.P. Carter’s songs on the charts over 80 years after its original release. “When I’m Gone” was written by A.P. Carter and originally recorded by the Carter Family in 1931. The lyrics of the song were recently reworked by Luisa Gerstein & Heloise Tunstall-Behrens into “Cups (When I’m Gone),” and re-recorded by actress Anna Kendrick, who has made the song a huge hit with her colorful version.
The video has already garnered more than 34 million views on YouTube, and the song has become a smash hit on pop radio since its release. The retro-tinged tune first became popular after Kendrick performed it in her audition scene in the movie “Pitch Perfect,” and has caught fire virally since on both Vevo and YouTube. The young actress’ rendition of the song has given new life to the tune, which was previously recorded by Lulu and The Lampshades.
Check out this new video from hot newcomer Rachele Lynae performing “Fishin’ For Something” Live!
Country singer/songwriter Chuck Wicks will debut his brand new music video for “Salt Life” TODAY (7/19) on CMT Pure, CMT Mobile and CMT.com. The exclusive premiere was directed by Marcel Chagnon and shot in Destin, Fla. The video can be viewed here.
“Salt life” is the first single from Wicks’ EP Rough, released in April. Wicks partnered with the ocean lifestyle brand, Salt Life, to give 20,000 fans a complimentary copy of Rough with their purchase of Salt Life branded products.
Nashville singer/songwriter, performer and country recording artist Lucas Hoge celebrates four nominations with nods from the Inspirational Country Music Association (ICM).
In keeping with the spirit of his music, Hoge returns to the 2013 ICM ballot for the third consecutive year –in 2012 Hoge was nominated for Best Male Vocalist Of The Year and in 2011 for New Artist of The Year.
John Oates is taking fans on a cross-genre journey with his latest project, Good Road To Follow. The second single “Don’t Cross Me Wrong,” a forewarning blues-rock track written and produced with country icon Vince Gill, will be released on July 16. Continue Reading →
Laura Bell Bundy, who recently signed with Big Machine Records, goes from “mundane” to “oh my!” in the new music video for her first single on the label – “Two Step.” Co-written by Bundy, the punchy melody and playful lyrics are all about independence … “I’m gonna do my two step … watch where you step, you’re two steps behind!” Watch the full video at http://vevo.ly/iSLMVr. Continue Reading →
Kacey Musgraves recently partnered with OREO cookies for their ‘Wonderfilled’ campaign where she sang vocals on their newest spot entitled “Daydream.”
The spot launch on national tv yesterday. Check it out above!
