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Reactions From The Country Music Community And Beyond About The Passing Of George Jones

By on April 28, 2013 in In The Press

“My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world. My heart goes out to Nancy and all his family and friends.”
— Dolly Parton

“The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen.”
— Merle Haggard

“Today is a sad day in Country music. We have lost another piece of history. George Jones was not only a good singer, but was a good friend. He will be missed by many.”
— Hank Williams Jr.

“I am very thankful I got to know George, he’s one of the greatest singers that ever lived. I actually loved the man and really enjoyed the time I got to spend with he and Nancy.”
— Randy Travis

“George Jones will always be one of the most amazing singers who ever lived. He was a true Country Music legend who made music very personal to the listener – I think more than anyone else. He will be dearly missed, but always remembered.”
— Kenny Rogers

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Chris Young To Sing National Anthem During Aaron’s Dream Weekend At Talladega

By on April 27, 2013 in In The Press

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Two well-known national personalities – country music superstar Chris Young and noted news journalist and recording artist Robin Meade – have been selected to sing the National Anthems during Aaron’s Dream Weekend (May 3-5) at Talladega Superspeedway.

Young will give his rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” prior to the Saturday, May 4, Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, which is scheduled for a 2 pm (CST) start on ESPN. Meade will provide the fans her version on Sunday, May 5, moments before the start of Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, set for a noon (CST) green flag. In addition, Young will deliver Talladega fans an added bonus with a free Saturday night Infield Concert, held near the historic Talladega Boulevard. Continue Reading →

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Goodbye To A Legend, George Jones Passes Away At 81

By on April 26, 2013 in In The Press

Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and Kennedy Center Honoree George Glenn Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was hospitalized April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure.

Born September 12, 1931, Jones is regarded among the most important and influential singers in American popular music history. He was the singer of enduring country music hits including “She Thinks I Still Care,” “The Grand Tour,” “Walk Through This World With Me,” “Tender Years” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” the latter of which is often at the top of industry lists of the greatest country music singles of all time.

“A singer who can soar from a deep growl to dizzying heights, he is the undisputed successor of earlier natural geniuses such as Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell,” wrote Bob Allen in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “Encyclopedia of Country Music.”

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Chris Janson Becomes Honorary Friends And Family Member Of The Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum

By on April 25, 2013 in In The Press
Photo (back - from L to R): Kyle Young (Director, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Jay Orr (Vice President, Programs), Rachel Weingartner (Membership Manager, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) and Chris Janson

Photo (back – from L to R): Kyle Young (Director, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Jay Orr (Vice President, Programs), Rachel Weingartner (Membership Manager, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) and Chris Janson

Hot country newcomer and dynamic multi-instrumentalist Chris Janson was invited to become an honorary “Friends and Family” member of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum yesterday, April 23, 2013.

Since releasing his chart-climbing single “Better I Don’t,” Janson has been garnering nationwide buzz from media and fans alike. Already a fan-favorite live, “Better I Don’t” will be featured on his debut full-length album produced by Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band), which is expected for release later this year via Bigger Picture Group.

With undeniable charisma, Janson brings a blue-collar, working-class, boot-stomping hillbilly redneck attitude to bear on every live performance, earning him opening slots for music legends Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr. The talented songwriter co-wrote Tim McGraw’s fastest rising single of his career with “Truck Yeah” and began writing at just 18 with an impressive group of musicians from the likes of Guns N’ Roses to Bill Anderson. The Perryville, Missouri, native first broke onto the Nashville music scene when he landed a year long, four show a day gig at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.

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Gretchen Wilson To Co-Host “The View”

By on April 24, 2013 in In The Press

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Three weeks after kicking off the release of her critically-acclaimed Right On Time album with a performance on “The Today Show,” Gretchen Wilson heads back to New York to guest co-host “The View” on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She will join Whoopie Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters, as longtime co-host Joy Behar transitions out of the show.

“I’m not sure if they knew what they were getting themselves into, when they booked me for the show,” said Gretchen. “This will be completely different from what I do every day, but I’m really looking forward to hanging out with these strong women and maybe even stirring things up!”

Gretchen’s first album in three years, the 13-cut Right On Time, hit stores nationwide on Tuesday, April 2. Associated Press said of the new music, “…Wilson rocks as hard as she desires while choosing songs that represent her lifestyle and point of view – just as she always has…it continues the fiercely autobiographical stance that distances Wilson from most modern country artists in all the right ways.”

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Free Weekly Concert Series Returns To Nashville’s Riverfront

By on April 23, 2013 in In The Press

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“Nashville Dancin’ presented by Dollar General” brings music, fun and thousands of people downtown on Thursday nights

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean today announced “Nashville Dancin’ presented by Dollar General,” the return of the city’s free Thursday summer concert series at Nashville’s Riverfront Park.

“The return of the Nashville Dancin’ concert series is great news for Nashville and music fans,” said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. “The free concerts will be family-friendly and include many top names from a variety of musical genres. Concert-goers will get a chance to enjoy our beautiful riverfront during the shows, which will add energy to our already vibrant downtown. I always say you can never have too much live music in Nashville, and I want to thank Dollar General, Tom Morales, Kaleidoscope Media and all of the great sponsors supporting this event for giving Nashvillians another great reason to come downtown for music.”

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APA Nashville Signs Piano Man Phil Vassar

By on April 23, 2013 in In The Press

APA Nashville has signed chart-topping, multi award-winning singer/songwriter and “piano man” Phil Vassar to its talent roster, it was announced today by APA’s Jeff Howard.  Vassar’s current single “Love Is Alive” earned BILLBOARD’s coveted “Hot Shot Debut” designation, launching with nearly 900,000 audience impressions at the 30-plus stations monitored by Nielsen BDS.  The tune is impacting BILLBOARD’S Country Airplay chart, holding the #48 spot this week.  The Lyric Video for “Love is Alive” has just been released and can be seen HERE.

“Phil is an accomplished musician and writer, a true artist with one of the most engaging live shows out there,” commented Howard.  “We are beyond excited about his joining the APA team.”

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Jason Aldean Reacts to Billboard Award All-Genre Nomination

By on April 23, 2013 in In The Press

2013 ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean swept up three 2013 Billboard Music Awards nominations this morning highlighted by the all-genre Top Male Artist alongside Justin Bieber, Drake, Bruno Mars and Flo Rida. Aldean is also a finalist for Top Country Album, a category he won last year with his Double Platinum album MY KINDA PARTY, as well as Top Country Artist.

“I’m really proud to be the guy that gets to represent our genre in that ‘Top Male’ category and wave that flag for country music,” said Aldean. “Our genre is bigger and more diverse than ever, and it’s just cool to be part of this movement that’s happening right now. I’ve been so focused on getting the tour going this year and just making certain our first run of stadiums is everything the fans expect it to be, that this totally caught me be surprise. Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket or downloaded an album…I’ll do my best to represent and make y’all proud!”

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Blaster Records Takes Off With Artist And Songwriter Jared Ashley

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press

Blaster Records, home to multi-platinum selling artists Hank Williams, Jr. and Aaron Lewis, is gearing up to deliver its next new star, singer and songwriter Jared Ashley.

With a driving, edgy and undeniably country vocal, Jared’s soulful first single, “Last Train To Memphis,” impacts country radio today. Music Row’s Robert Oermann, who calls Jared “a major, major new talent” also cites the song’s “terrific production, full of throbbing energy, a deep bass bottom and ringing, minor-key guitar work,” and “moody, emotionally tense vocal performance.”  The track, written by Jared along with Jeremy McComb and Nick Sturms, will be available at iTunes and all other major digital outlets tomorrow.

See our interview with Jared HERE!

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Tune-in Tonight: Hunter Hayes With Stevie Wonder On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press

Hunter Hayes will be performing alongside Stevie Wonder on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars tonight at 8pm ET/PT.


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