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Justin Moore’s New Single “Point At You” Is Most Added At Country Radio

By on March 19, 2013 in In The Press

Justin Moore, Point At You

Justin Moore’s brand new single, “Point At You,” is the most added song at Country Radio this week and will be featured on his forthcoming third album on The Valory Music Co. The early excitement for his new music lays a strong foundation for the Southern stylist, who also recently celebrated his third career #1 hit with “Til My Last Day” and two GOLD certified albums.

“Country music fans know what a Justin Moore song sounds like. He’s becoming a vocalist of some distinction, and the final choruses are evidence of his talent.”
– Taste of Country

“On the heels of ‘Til my Last Day,’ ‘Point at You’ is lyrically a bit more adventurous and fun with a lyric that rings true to Justin’s own life. Tough boys everywhere, and those girls that love ’em, will be looking to add the song to their wedding song playlists!”
– Roughstock

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Kenny Chesney Rocks “No Shoes Nation”

By on March 19, 2013 in In The Press

Kicks Off 2013 Tour With 26 Song Set At Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium

Kenny Chesney, No Shoes Nation

They were waving pirates flags in Section 303 and 334, at the top of Raymond James Stadium when the lights came up and Kenny Chesney strode to the mic to kick off his 2013 tour in the home of the Buccaneers. For the next two-plus hours, Chesney played old songs, his brand new song and some real surprises.

“We’ve been waiting to get back out here, and it felt gooood,” Chesney said. “It was our third time coming to Tampa to kick off the tour, and there’s a reason. It’s Florida… It’s warm… It’s near the ocean… and these fans are just off the chain.”

They passed license plates that said “No Shoes” and “Nation,” high school yearbooks and oversized pirate flags to the stage. They sang along to “You & Tequila,” “Everybody Wants To Go Heaven,” “Anything But Mine” and “Out Last Night.” They got to see Kacey Musgraves duet with Chesney on the #1 “Come Over.” They were thrilled to hear No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem’s “On The Coast of Somewhere Beautiful” and an all-alone moment for the intimate “Old Blue Chair.”

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Kacey Musgraves Releases Debut Album “Same Trailer Different Park” TODAY

By on March 19, 2013 in Artists to Watch, In The Press

Kacey Musgraves, Same Trailer Different Park

It’s finally here! Kacey Musgraves releases her debut album, Same Trailer, Different Park, TODAY. The Texas native co-wrote and co-produced every song on the album, including her Top 10 hit, “Merry Go Round,” and her latest single, “Blowin’ Smoke.” Kacey says she hopes folks who pick up a copy of her album will identify with all of the songs.

“Hopefully, when people hear Same Trailer, they will…obviously love it, but also I hope they walk away with just knowing that I’m influenced by so many different kinds of things, and I hope they just connect in some way,” says Kacey. “I mean, if I can make somebody feel something then I feel like I’ve done my job as a songwriter. So, that’s my favorite part — just being inspired by something I went through and seeing other people say, ‘I get it, like I went through that, too.’”

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Brett Eldredge Releases Video for “Don’t Ya”

By on March 19, 2013 in Artists to Watch, In The Press

Brett Eldredge just released the music video for his new single “Don’t Ya.” The infectious new single is quickly becoming a favorite with fans and on country radio. Pick up your copy of “Don’t Ya” HERE.

Check out our interview with Brett about the song and his upcoming tour with Taylor Swift here!

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Meet New Artist Drake White And His Debut Single, “The Simple Life”

By on March 18, 2013 in Artists to Watch, In The Press

Newcomer Drake White is getting ready to hit the airwaves with his debut single, “The Simple Life.” FOCUS on the 615 had the opportunity to hear him perform the song at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) a couple weeks ago. Pay attention to this guy! Check out the video below as the first introduction to this charismatic performer.

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George Strait Fans And Fellow Country Artists Join The “Sixty For Sixty” Movement


By on March 18, 2013 in In The Press

Current Single “Give It All We Got Tonight” Would Become Strait’s 60th No. 1 Hit

George Strait, 60 for 60

Country music’s biggest stars and fans are helping to make history by joining the “Sixty For Sixty” movement (#60for60) which celebrates George Strait as he approaches the 60th No. 1 single of his career with “Give It All We Got Tonight,” before his 61st birthday on May 18th. “Sixty For Sixty” first started on Valentine’s Day when fans rallied together on Strait’s Twitter and Facebook pages encouraging local country radio to meet the challenge and spin the record.

It appears their efforts have paid off as “Give It All We Got Tonight” is the fastest certified Gold single of Strait’s career and currently sits in the Top 15 on the Country radio charts. It is the first single from his forthcoming album, due for release in late spring.

As a tribute to Strait’s incredible career that includes more No. 1 singles than any artist in history, in any genre, fellow Country music artists including Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker, among others, have joined the “Sixty For Sixty” movement, seen below:

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Darius Rucker to Release “True Believers” May 21st

By on March 14, 2013 in In The Press

Darius Rucker, True Believers

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker will release his third country studio album, True Believers, on May 21. Darius wrote ten of the twelve tracks on True Believers, produced by Frank Rogers, and the album features the Top 20-and-climbing critically-acclaimed single “Wagon Wheel” written by Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, based on a sketch by Bob Dylan.



“I’m very proud of this record,” Rucker reveals.  “The songs, the co-writes, the vibe – it’s all really different from what we’ve recorded and released on the past two albums, and I hope that difference resonates with the fans.”

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Big Machine And AXS TV To Broadcast National “Outnumber Hunger Live!” Concert

By on March 14, 2013 in In The Press

The Band Perry, Outnumber Hunger

AXS TV and Big Machine Label Group will broadcast a special two-hour concert event on Saturday, April 6, from Las Vegas. Platinum-selling sibling trio The Band Perry will headline Outnumber Hunger Live! and will be joined by labelmates Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Florida Georgia Line, Greg Bates and Cassadee Pope.

Big Machine Label Group, General Mills and Feeding America have teamed-up for a second consecutive year for Outnumber Hunger, a campaign that helps fight hunger in local communities. Music fans will have an opportunity to support the initiative, which raises awareness and helps Feeding America—the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization—secure meals for local food banks. More information on how to make a difference in your local community with Outnumber Hunger is available at www.OutnumberHunger.com.

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Ashley Monroe’s “Like A Rose” Debuts Top-10 On Billboard’s Country Albums Chart

By on March 14, 2013 in In The Press
L to R: Mark Robinson, VP Business Affairs, WMN, Justin Luffman, VP Brand Management, WMN, Ashley Monroe, John Grady, Manager, Crush Management, Tree Paine, SVP Publicity, WMN

L to R: Mark Robinson, VP Business Affairs, WMN, Justin Luffman, VP Brand Management, WMN, Ashley Monroe, John Grady, Manager, Crush Management, Tree Paine, SVP Publicity, WMN

Ashley Monroe celebrated her solo record, Like A Rose, debuting Top-10 today on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart while performing at the SXSW music festival in Austin, TX. Monroe performed to an excited crowd at the MTV/VH1/CMT Edge Stage two days ago, where the Los Angeles Times raved that the “gifted country singer from Tennessee…brought an audience…to a respectful hush with her song ‘Used.’” People Magazine also recently gave Like A Rose 3 ½ of 4 stars, naming Monroe their Buzz Artist of the Week and noting that her “thorn-sharp wit – and country traditionalism – also bloom on…Rose,” while the Wall Street Journal compares Monroe to country greats saying, “Monroe’s songs prove as matter-of-factly direct and daring in today’s as Loretta Lynn’s were in the 1960s.” SPIN Magazine also proclaims Ashley Monroe’s Like A Rose as one of its essential new albums, giving it 9 of 10 stars and Paste Magazine truthfully states that “Like A Rose is no fairy tale.”

“I am completely surprised and overwhelmed by the response to my album,” said Ashley when asked of her achievements. “Thank you guys for always sticking by me and never giving up. We did it!!”

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Justin Moore Celebrates #1 Single And Two Gold Albums

By on March 14, 2013 in In The Press

Justin Moore

The Valory Music Co., BMI and ASCAP hosted a party Tuesday evening to celebrate Justin Moore’s third #1 single “Til My Last Day” and his two GOLD albums – Justin Moore and Outlaws Like Me – which have collectively sold over one million copies to date.

Industry, family and friends gathered at Honky Tonk Central in downtown Nashville to honor songwriters Justin Moore, Jeremy Stover, Brian Maher; publishers Big Machine Music, Sony/ATV/EMI and Bigger Picture and The Valory Music Co. promotion team. This song marks the second chart-topper for the songwriter trio – Moore’s debut single, “Small Town USA,” was the first.

The celebration was a perfect send off for Moore, who will begin his first headlining tour in Pikeville, KY tonight (3/14).

Listen to our exclusive interview with Justin Moore here!

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