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Conner Smith Cranks Up The Dial With “Creek Will Rise” (Live)

By on July 7, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Blood Pumping Top-30-Bound Single Surpasses 16 Million Streams to Date

Captured During Sold-Out Home State Shows on the Tennessee Native’s First-Ever Headline Tour, Watch the Live Music Video Here

Smith Joins Luke Bryan’s COUNTRY ON TOUR

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.

NASHVILLE, TN (June 30, 2023) – Rising singer/songwriter CONNER SMITH’s authentic storytelling and rich, soulful voice has resonated with audiences nationwide, earning him a dedicated and passionate following. He’s come to know exactly what his fans want – and he’s delivering. Encapsulating his “high energy fan forward show” (All Country News) from his first-ever headline tour, Smith arrives today with a live version of his Top-30-bound single “Creek Will Rise” (The Valory Music Co.) that has quickly become an anthem among his loyal fanbase and amassed over 16 million streams to date. Captured during at-capacity home state stops in Knoxville and Nashville during the final trek of the tour this past spring, his rollicking performance is fully realized with its accompany music video – watch here.

“I’m excited we were able to capture a live version of such a special song for me with “Creek Will Rise,” especially from such an equally special couple of nights during my first-ever headlining tour in my hometown of Nashville and an epic stop in Knoxville,” shared Smith. “During this tour, it was truly overwhelming to see the level of support every single night. Being able to close it out with a weekend in my home state makes it that much sweeter.”

Photo credit: Cooper Smith

Smith has already had a jam-packed summer with his recent homecoming performance at CMA Fest in Nashville with upcoming festivals including Faster Horses (7/14) and Watershed (8/6) on the horizon. Next week, Smith joins Luke Bryan’s COUNTRY ON TOUR this summer beginning July 6 in Wantach, NY before supporting Jordan Davis and Cole Swindell on select dates through the fall.

After penning his first song at 6 and scoring a publishing deal at 16, the Country prodigy wrote five of the six songs on his Zach Crowell-produced debut collection DIDN’T GO TOO FAR (The Valory Music Co.). Featuring his first Top 40 hit “Learn From It,” viral smash “I Hate Alabama,” and GOLD-certified “Take It Slow,” the charismatic effort laid an artistic foundation that earned Smith 2022 Artist to Watch status from Spotify, Amazon Music and Opry NextStage, while also making him the only Country artist on Pandora’s Ten List 2022 and securing 2023 recognition from MusicRow Next Big Thing, CMT Listen Up, and more. As Smith continues to grow up in full view of his fans – both on the page and the stage – CMT calls him “an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.” Looking ahead, he promises fans a new batch of “next level” music, further mixing in-the-moment energy with timeless meaning. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit ConnerSmithMusic.com.

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Miranda Lambert & Leon Bridges Join Forces In “If You Were Mine” Music Video, Out Now

By on July 6, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges. Photo credit: John Shearer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As fellow GRAMMY Award winners Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges continue to earn acclaim for “If You Were Mine”, the Texas natives have teamed up once again to film an official music video for the longing ballad of unrequited love. Watch HERE.

Directed by Reid Long, the video features Lambert and Bridges as performers at a local dive bar. Clad in a custom set by Denimcratic and adorned in Established Jewelry, Lambert trades lines with Bridges as they observe an eye-catching couple, watching the patrons flow between affection and confrontation, eventually finding a happy ending having seemingly been inspired by the on-stage performance.

 

Drawing inspiration from Pablo Ferro’s work in the 1960s-era Thomas Crown Affair, the split screen visuals offer varying perspectives of Lambert, Bridges and the patrons throughout the song. Eagle-eyed fans will also recognize the dive bar setting from Lambert’s Academy of Country Music Award-winning “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” Video of the Year, as she takes on a decidedly different persona for “If You Were Mine.”

 

Released June 6 on Lambert’s Vanner Records with distribution by IMPERIAL, the Jon Randall-produced song penned by Lambert together with Ashley Monroe and Jesse Frasure specifically with Bridges in mind has already earned critical acclaim. Rolling Stone named it among the “Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far,” declaring, “there’s not likely to be a more sensual collab in 2023… Two Texas titans – one with a steel-bodied twang, the other all billowy soul – crackle together like a warm fire in the hearth,” while UPROXX proclaims the song “contains a mystical veil of Texas magic… as they blend together elements of country and R&B.”

 

Lambert and Bridges also teamed up for a live debut of the song at this year’s CMA Fest, with the Nissan Stadium performance set to air as part of the primetime concert special airing Wednesday, July 19 at 8/7c on ABC.

 

The release is the first glimpse at new music from Lambert, who has recently teased “some fun collaborations up my sleeve,” since her critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated album, Palomino, celebrated by Variety for cementing her place as “the best ambassador country has to the world.” Lambert also recently added New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of accolades with debut book “Y’all Eat Yet?” available everywhere now and she will return to Las Vegas for the next round of her Velvet Rodeo residency shows tomorrow, July 7.

 

Bridges is currently in the studio working on his fourth LP for Columbia Records while touring throughout the summer and fall of 2023.

 

For more information, including upcoming projects and performances, please visit MirandaLambert.com and LeonBridges.com.

 

About Miranda Lambert

Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.

 

Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

 

With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through late 2023 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges.

 

Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefiting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $8 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

 

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About Leon Bridges

Gold-Diggers Sound is the third solo album from Leon Bridges in a career trajectory that saw him going from working as a dishwasher and busking on the streets of his beloved Fort Worth, Texas to being signed to a major label, garnering multiple and ultimately winning a GRAMMY Award and performing at the White House for Former President Barack Obama within a two-year span. Following the release of his GRAMMY Award-winning sophomore album, Good Thing, Leon issued a steady stream of music including tracks with John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Kiana Ledé, Lucky Daye and Noah Cyrus as well as Texas Sun, a collaboration project with fellow Texans Khruangbin. Other career highlights include opening for Harry Styles on an arena tour, his breakout track “River” being certified Platinum, portraying Gil Scott Heron in Damien Chazelle’s First Man, appearing in a global GAP holiday campaign, garnering a CMT Award for his Crossroads collaboration with Luke Combs, performing at the Tom Ford NYFW show and MoMA’s Film Benefit honoring Tom Hanks, selling out Hollywood Bowl and back-to-back nights at Radio City Music Hall and partnering with eyewear brand VADA. Leon also released a track on Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack. In 2022 he was nominated for two GRAMMYs for Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Album and also announced a global partnership with Wrangler. Leon just wrapped a trek around the globe for his Boundless Tour.

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Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley & Zanies Hosted Sold-Out Benefit For “The Store”

By on July 6, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Brad & Bonnie Hunt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 6, 2023) – Global country music superstar Brad Paisley, actress and best-selling author Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Zanies hosted “Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without” last night in Nashville in front of a sold-out crowd. The night featured improv with Groundlings Alumni, comedians Kevin Nealon and Nate Bargatze, a surprise appearance by actress Bonnie Hunt, and comedic music performances by Brad who also emceed the evening and joined the Groundlings for improv. More than $100,000 was raised for The Store from the 300 seat full capacity crowd and donations, which are still streaming in.

Groundlings Alumni & Brad perform improv

Founded by Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store is a free-referral based grocery store which aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. The Store operates with the mission of allowing people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope. For more information visit www.thestore.org.

Kevin Nealon

About Brad Paisley:

 

Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. For more than 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards including a highly coveted Entertainer of the Year honor and recognition as the most successful CMA Award co-host in history, alongside Carrie Underwood, for 11 consecutive years. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The superstar’s past works have amassed nearly 5 billion career streams.

 

Paisley’s additional endeavors include his “American Highway” Bourbon, his collaborations with Peyton Manning on the national Nationwide insurance ad campaigns, and his partnership with Boot Barn® to develop “Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley,” an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts, and woven shirts.

 

 

 

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WATCH NOW: Gabby Barrett Is Cherishing Her “Glory Days” In New Music Video

By on July 5, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Photo credit: Robbie Klein

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (July 5, 2023) — These are Gabby Barrett’s “Glory Days.” The Warner Music Nashville MULTI-PLATINUM star gives fans an intimate glimpse of life at home in her brand new music video with Monday’s (7/3) CMT Broadcast Premiere – appearing on the Paramount Times Square Billboard in New York City, as well as CMT Music and CMT.com.

“What you see literally are my ‘Glory Days’ right now,” Barrett shared with CMT.com. “It’s sitting on the porch and reading the Bible with my husband or rocking my baby to sleep. This video perfectly brings the lyrics to life.”

Directed by Alexa Campbell with producer Taylor Vermillion and co-producer Barrett, CMT.com hails, “The video is filled with deeply personal scenes of their family time.” From “barefoot babies” to a “slow roll of a porch swing,” the sentimental footage hits straight to the heart of the lyrics penned by Barrett, Emily Weisband, Seth Mosley, and James McNair. Having strong creative input with “Glory Days” as the first release off her hotly anticipated sophomore album, Barrett also co-produced the single with Ross Copperman.

Barrett recently marked her second time in the coveted most-added position at Country radio launching “Glory Days” with 77 first-week stations – the most first-week adds for a female artist in the genre in 14 months. After her massive breakout with the 7X PLATINUM #1 “I Hope,” 3X PLATINUM #1 “The Good Ones,” and PLATINUM “Pick Me Up,” these “Glory Days” truly are a time to remember.

Currently joining Kane Brown on select dates this summer, the Pennsylvania native will also headline a postgame concert for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on August 11. The show is included in all game tickets for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game that night. Tickets are available now at pirates.com/gabby. Click here for a complete list of upcoming shows and ticketing information.

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Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett continues to prove herself to be an unstoppable force in Country music. Surpassing 2.8 BILLION global career streams, the powerhouse vocalist premieres her sophomore album with new single “Glory Days.” PLATINUM “Pick Me Up” off the DELUXE version of her top-streaming PLATINUM album, GOLDMINE, followed mega breakout 7X PLATINUM #1 “I Hope”; 4-week Hot AC #1 crossover “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth)”; and 3X PLATINUM three-week #1 “The Good Ones.” Ruling the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, “I Hope” was the first debut single by a solo female artist to top the Country radio charts since 2017 and made her the youngest artist with a #1 debut at Country radio in over two decades. Tallying major accolades like Billboard Women in Music 2022’s Rising Star Award, 2021 CMT Artists of the Year, and the iHeartRadio Titanium Award, plus nods from ACM, AMA, Billboard, CMA, CMT, and iHeartRadio. A dynamic entertainer, Barrett has also co-hosted the ACM Awards and CMA Country Christmas. Returning to the road this summer on select dates with Kane Brown, she’s supported Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn.

 

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Critically Acclaimed Actor David Payne Brings Sir Winston Churchill To life In ‘Churchill’ At TPAC Oct. 6-7

By on July 5, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Tickets on sale Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Critically acclaimed veteran British actor David Payne brings his one-man show, Churchill, to Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Johnson Theater for three performances Oct. 6-7.

Tickets for Churchill go on sale on Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at TPAC.org, by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App.

Payne’s riveting portrayal of the famed orator presents Sir Winston Churchill after he is awarded honorary US citizenship by President John F. Kennedy and is asked to speak to The American-Oxford Society to discuss what the honor means to him.

In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man show, audiences will be in the room as Churchill shares his exploits during the Boer War, his constant battles with Britain’s fellow politicians and his special relationship with America’s presidents. Mixing elements of “The Crown” and “The Darkest Hour” and including touching details of Churchill’s wife Clementine and Queen Elizabeth II, Payne once again provides an opportunity to spend an intimate evening with one of the greatest historical figures in the world.

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Jordan Davis Earns Multi-Week #1 With Sixth Career Chart-Topping Hit, “NEXT THING YOU KNOW”

By on July 5, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

JORDAN DAVIS EARNS MULTI-WEEK #1 WITH SIXTH CAREER CHART-TOPPING HIT, “NEXT THING YOU KNOW”

The Multi-Platinum Hit Is the Third-Consecutive Multi-Week Chart Topping Single Off CMA Award-Winning Artist’s Gold-Certified Album, Bluebird Days

“It’s not just the lyrics …it’s the way he summarizes life, love, family ….so anyone …can be excused for feeling a bit breathless by the time he finishes what we’re going to predict will be the 2023 CMA winner for Song of the Year.” – Taste of Country

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 3, 2023) – Multi-platinum award-winning artist Jordan Davis continues to dominate the country scene with his sixth career #1 single and 3rd multi-week career #1 with “Next Thing You Know” on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. Written by Davis with Greylan James, Chase McGill and Josh Osborne, “Next Thing You Know” earns Davis a second week at #1 and his third consecutive multi-week #1 off of his GOLD-certified sophomore album, Bluebird Days.  His previous two singles from Bluebird Days – “What My World Spins Around” and “Buy Dirt” ft. Luke Bryan – were 3-week and 2-week #1s, respectively. The full 17-track album, Bluebird Days, is available here.

Released in February 2023, Bluebird Days earned rave reviews and continues to resonate with industry and fans. Featured by The Tennessean, American Songwriter, and more, Bluebird Days earned critical acclaim with Billboard noting “Davis soars on ‘Bluebird Days’” and Entertainment Focus echoing, “Jordan Davis comes of age on new album ‘Bluebird Days’ and shows the world the type of mature, meaningful and melodic songwriter he is.”

Davis is one of only 5 artists to spend multiple weeks at #1 on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck radio charts in 2023 and earns his fastest rising single to date with “Next Thing You Know.” “Next Thing You Know” follows Davis’ Platinum-selling multi-week #1 “What My World Spins Around” as well as his 2022 CMA Song of the Year winning hit, the 2X Platinum Multi-week #1 single “Buy Dirt” (feat. Luke Bryan).

This year, Davis has tallied multiple awards nominations and wins, including his first ACM Male Vocalist of the Year nomination. He was a finalist for Top Country Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and earned a nomination for Musical Event of the Year at the 55th CMA Awards, as well as nominations for Music Event, Single, and Song of the Year at the 57th ACM Awards, and American Music Award and iHeart Award nominations. He is the reigning winner for (2022) CMA Song of Year and earned a win for NSAI Song of the Year . His upcoming headlining tour, the DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR, follows his direct support slots this year opening for Luke Combs and Dierks Bentley as well as performances on TODAY, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, ACMs, and more. Davis is scheduled to kick off his headlining run of the DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR in Atlanta this summer, including stops in Nashville, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more. For tickets and additional information, visit www.jordandavisofficial.com.

“…extraordinary consistency at the pinnacle of country music’s mainstream.” – The Tennessean

“Next Thing You Know” Lyrics:

Swear that you’re staying single next thing you know

You meet a girl at a bar and next thing you know

You get her laughin’, its two a.m.

You’re tellin your buddies three months in

That she ain’t moving in but next thing you know

There’s a Uhaul trailer next thing you know

Your old apartment is y’all’s new place

There goes the carpet but the deer head stays

 

Next thing you know saving money like never before

Just to spend it all at a jewelry store

Getting down on one knee on her momma’s porch Just pray she don’t say no

Next thing you know your best man gives a half drunk speech

And your sunburn on a honeymoon beach

And your left hand is getting used to that ring

There the next two or three years ago

Next thing you know

 

Weren’t really trying next thing you know

There’s a test on the counter next thing you know

She’s standing there crying nodding her head yes

Your half excited half scared to death

Cause next thing you know

You’re wearing scrubs and a funny white hat

And the doctor’s sayin how you doing there dad and

Nobody’s ever called you that

And you take the drive home slow

Next thing you know its first steps, first date, first car

Its 11:01 wondering where they are

You sayin’ that USC’s too far

Its amazing how fast seventeen years go

Next thing you know, Next thing you know

 

Next thing you know you get to know your wife again

And you’re more in love than you’ve ever been

With a lot of years of remember whens and still some down the road

‘Cause next thing you know you got a yard full of your kids’ kids

And you take them to church, teach em to fish and ya

Tell them stories every chance you get

‘Bout how fast this life down here can go

Next thing you know, Next thing you know

 

DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR Dates:

Thu Aug 31, 2023 | Atlanta | Roxy

Fri Sep 1, 2023 | Nashville | Ascend

Thu Sep 7, 2023 | Columbus | Kemba Live! Outdoor

Fri Sep 8, 2023 | Sandwich | Sandwich Fair

Sat Sep 9, 2023 | Green Bay | Resch Center

Fri Sep 15, 2023 | Des Moines | Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Sat Sep 16, 2023 | Kansas City | The Midland Theatre

Thu Sep 21, 2023 | Columbia | Township Auditorium

Fri Sep 22, 2023 | Baltimore | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Sat Sep 23, 2023 | Mashantucket            | The Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Thu Sep 28, 2023 | Omaha | Liberty First Credit Union Arena

Fri Sep 29, 2023 | OKC | The Criterion

Sat Sep 30, 2023 | St. Louis | The Factory

Thu Oct 5, 2023 | Philadelphia | The Met

Fri Oct 6, 2023  | NYC | Terminal 5

Sat Oct 7, 2023 | Boston | Roadrunner

Thu Oct 19, 2023 | Mesa | Mesa Ampitheatre

Fri Oct 20, 2023 | Bakersfield | Mechanics Bank Arena

Sat Oct 21, 2023 | Las Vegas | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

 

 

Bluebird Days Track Listing:

  1. Damn Good Time (Jordan Davis, Matt Dragstrem, Chase McGill)
  2. Money Isn’t Real (Jake Mitchell, Jameson Rodgers, Josh Thompson, Sarah Turner)
  3. Tucson Too Late (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)
  4. What My World Spins Around (Jordan Davis, Matt Dragstrem, Ryan Hurd)
  5. Sunday Saints (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Benjy Davis)
  6. No Time Soon (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)
  7. You’ve Got My Number (Jordan Davis, Jason Gantt, Josh Osborne)
  8. Next Thing You Know (Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne)
  9. Fishing Spot (Jordan Davis, Will Bundy, Josh Miller, Josh Thompson)
  10. One Beer In Front Of The Other (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)
  11. Bluebird Days (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Dorr, Chris LaCorte)
  12. Part Of It (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Matt McKinney, Jordan Walker)
  13. Short Fuse (Jordan Davis, Paul DiGiovanni, Josh Thompson, Emily Weisband)
  14. Whiskey Weak (Jordan Davis, Paul DiGiovanni, Jamie Paulin)
  15. Midnight Crisis – Featuring Danielle Bradbery (Jordan Davis, Paul DiGiovanni, Derrick Southerland)
  16. What I Wouldn’t Do (Matt McVaney, Emily Reid, Travis Wood)
  17. Buy Dirt – Featuring Luke Bryan (Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins)

Produced by Paul DiGiovanni

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Kameron Marlowe And Erin Kirby Give The Fans What They Want! New Version Of “I CAN LIE (THE TRUTH IS)” Out Now

By on June 30, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Kameron Marlowe first gave fans a sneak peek of his latest release “I Can Lie (The Truth Is)” last November, one response stood out. Aspiring singer/songwriter Erin Kirby posted a TikTok adding harmonies over Marlowe’s original voice memo, drawing immediate praise (including a “HOLY S***” from Marlowe himself) as fans flooded both artists’ comments begging for an official duet. Today, the pair answer the call with “I Can Lie (The Truth Is)” by Kameron Marlowe featuring Erin Kirby. Listen HERE.

 

“A while back I teased this song on TikTok and the next day I got an insane amount of notifications about this girl named Erin Kirby. I listened to her video and immediately said we had to throw her on ‘I Can Lie’,” said Marlowe. “This song wouldn’t be true without her, and she was definitely the missing link to making the story of this song come to life. I’m excited for my first duet to be something the fans made happen and I can’t wait to see how Erin’s career takes off from here. She’s the real deal and I’m very proud of this song.”

 

Marlowe released the solo version of “I Can Lie (The Truth Is)” earlier this month, but listeners were still ravenous to hear Kirby’s distinct vocals round out the track and blend with Marlowe’s mournful wail. Unbeknownst to Kirby, Marlowe was hard at work behind the scenes to make it happen and extended the invite to join him for a duet via TikTok – the platform that originally connected the two. Thinking she was on her way to a meeting, the 19-year-old Georgia native actually ended up in the recording studio, where Marlowe surprised her with the news that she would be recording vocals that day. Watch the moment HERE.

 

Kirby added “This has been such a thrill getting to be a part of this song! From the response to me covering the song, to then getting surprised by Kameron to sing with him on it, I’m just so excited to be a part of this and can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”

 

Additionally, Marlowe invited Kirby to join him for their first joint live performance Tuesday (6/27) on the Grand Ole Opry. “I Can Lie (The Truth Is)” earned nearly 1.5 million global streams its first week of release and has been touted as “a heater” by Whiskey Riff as Country Now observed “The singer/songwriter’s baritone vocals are accompanied by the traditional sounds of pedal steel and the fiddle, taking listeners back to that traditional country sound that’s been passed down from generation to generation by the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and more.”

 

It’s the latest offering from Marlowe, who is a member of the CMT Listen Up and Opry NextStage classes of 2023. He released his debut album We Were Cowboys – produced by Dann Huff – in 2022 and will spend the rest of the year touring with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and Jordan Davis in between his own headline dates, fairs, and festivals including Watershed, Faster Horses, Windy City Smokeout, and more.

 

 

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GLAAD and Ty Herndon Unite for a Powerful Evening of Music and Acceptance at The Concert for Love & Acceptance

By on June 8, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases, Uncategorized
Music and Acceptance at The Concert for Love & Acceptance

(Nashville, TN – June 8, 2023)  – Grammy-nominated and Dove award-winning country artist Ty Herndon and the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, GLAAD, joined forces once again to present a spectacular evening of music and unity at The Concert for Love & Acceptance. Held on Wednesday, June 7, at the esteemed Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, the star-studded event showcased a powerful coalition of artists and celebrities who are dedicated to accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community.

The 2023 Concert for Love & Acceptance featured an exceptional lineup of talent, including Ty Herndon, Chrissy Metz, Maddie & Tae, Terri Clark, Pam Tillis, Sam Williams, Brooke Eden, Chapel Hart, Desmond Child, Billy Gilman, Jamie Floyd, Brandon Stansell, Bryan Ruby, Wendy Moten, Shelly Fairchild, Justin Fabus, Auti, Autumn Nicholas, Jada Cato, Jason Catron, and Matt Bloyd.

“With all that’s going on in the world, this event has gained a new level of significance.  I’m so grateful to the artists and fans who came together to send a message of love and acceptance from here at CMA Fest to LGBTQ people all around the globe” said Herndon.

The Concert for Love & Acceptance provides a platform for artists, supporters, and allies to come together in a spirit of love, unity, and acceptance. Through the power of music, this extraordinary event ignites conversations, challenges stereotypes, and promotes positive change within the country music industry and beyond.

The Concert for Love & Acceptance aims to raise awareness and support for Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance. For almost 10 years, the Foundation has been at the forefront of fostering understanding, compassion, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

The event included three Official Community Partners — Nashville Pride, Black Opry, and Tennessee Equality Project — each of whom received complimentary blocks of tickets to the event and were spotlighted for their important work during the show.

The 2023 Concert For Love & Acceptance is presented by GLAAD and Ty Herndon’s Foundation For Love & Acceptance with Platinum Sponsor support from M&M’S®, Alton Sherick | Compass Real Estate, and Pivotal Moments Media. Gold Sponsor support was provided by OpenPlay, Southern Pride Process, and Veva Collect.

For more information about The Concert for Love & Acceptance and to stay updated on the event, please visit https://www.f4la.org/.

About GLAAD: GLAAD is the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. Through compelling media narratives, GLAAD promotes understanding, acceptance, and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. By working with media outlets, corporations, and influential individuals, GLAAD strives to foster a world where everyone can live their authentic lives without fear or discrimination.

About Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance: Ty Herndon’s Foundation for Love & Acceptance is committed to advancing inclusivity, equality, and love within the country music community. Through advocacy, education, and support, the foundation aims to create a safe and nurturing environment for all LGBTQ+ individuals in the industry.

Pictured Above: Billy Gilman performs onstage during The Concert for Love & Acceptance hosted by GLAAD at Wildhorse Saloon on June 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee | Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GLAAD

Pictured Above: (L-R) Ty Herndon and fiance Alex Schwartz share a kiss during The Concert for Love & Acceptance hosted by GLAAD at Wildhorse Saloon on June 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee | Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GLAAD |

Pictured Above: (L-R) Trea Swindle, Danica Hart and Devynn Hart of Chapel Hart perform onstage during The Concert for Love & Acceptance hosted by GLAAD at Wildhorse Saloon on June 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee | Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GLAAD

 

 
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Spotify House Returns To Nashville For CMA Fest

By on May 26, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases

Nashville get ready – Spotify is thrilled to return to CMA Fest with their marquee four-day country music showcase Spotify House from June 8-11!  Once again taking over Blake Shelton and Opry Entertainment Group’s Ole Red venue in downtown Nashville, Spotify House will kick off on Thursday, June 8, welcoming fans from around the world to enjoy four jam-packed days of nonstop country music.

 

 

 

Spotify’s Nashville team and flagship Hot Country playlist, with over 7m followers, will present a daily – and nightly – lineup on the Mainstage featuring an exciting mix of emerging artists, top country stars, exclusive late-night jam sessions, and surprise special performances throughout the weekend.  Spotify House will be THE destination at CMA Fest for country music fans to discover new artists and get close to their country favorites. You can check out Spotify’s announcement on Hot Country here.

 

 

 

Spotify is also excited to bring back the Fresh Finds Stage!  As part of Spotify’s commitment to supporting rising talent and music discovery, fans will be able to see new acts from the Fresh Finds Country playlist perform live throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for the lineup reveal coming soon!

 

 

 

“The Spotify House has become a CMA Fest staple and we couldn’t be more excited to be returning to Ole Red again this year,” said Jackie Augustus, Lead, Country & Folk, Artist Partnerships at Spotify.  “As always, we wanted the lineup to reflect the trends and discoveries that listeners have been making on platform. Every year the genre expands into new influences and sounds, so we’re looking forward to giving the fans an opportunity to experience 2023 country in its fullest. And as always, we have a few surprises up our sleeves, so you never know who might show up on our stage…”

 

Country music fans can stop by Spotify House Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 from 11:00am to 2:00amCT daily, and Sunday, June 11 from 11:00am to 6:00pmCT. All shows will be open to the public, and space will be limited to first-come, first-served.

 

Fan favorites who will perform on the Mainstage throughout the weekend will include Brad Paisley, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley, Hailey Whitters, Ingrid Andress, Jordan Davis, Luke Grimes, Mickey Guyton, Old Dominion, Lady A and Ruston Kelly.

 

The full Mainstage lineup also includes: Alana Springsteen, Ashley Cooke, Avery Anna, Brett Young, Brian Kelley, Chase Rice, Chayce Beckham, Chris Young, Colbie Caillat, Conner Smith, Dalton Dover, Danielle Bradbery, Dylan Marlowe, Dylan Schneider, Ella Langley, Ian Munsick, Jon Pardi, Josh Ross, Kameron Marlowe, Kylie Morgan, Lily Rose, Mackenzie Carpenter, Mitchell Tenpenny, Restless Road, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, Tanner Adell, Tenille Arts, Warren Zeiders, and 49 Winchester.

 

Spotify House will also treat fans who want to show off their latest country dance moves to several exclusive late night DJ sets including Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley and Cheat Codes + Friends.

 

Hope you can share the news with your readers today-thanks!

 

 

 

About Ole Red

 

Ole Red  is a lifestyle and entertainment brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” Its bar, restaurant and live music venues showcase hand-selected country music talent alongside concert-quality production and a Shelton-inspired menu for a unique experience that is “served all day and night.” You can currently find Ole Red entertainment venues and products in four cities in the United States: Nashville, Tennessee, home to the brand’s flagship multi-story bar and restaurant on the famed Lower Broadway and a new location at Nashville International Airport; Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Blake’s hometown; Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains; and Orlando, Florida’s Icon Park. A sixth location is scheduled to open in Las Vegas, Nevada, in late 2023. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division.For additional information about Ole Red, visit us online at OleRed.com.

 

 

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Stoned Cold Country Full Album Release

By on March 17, 2023 in In The Press, Press Releases, Uncategorized

March 17, 2023 – Stoned Cold Country, the tribute album celebrating The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary with reimagined versions of the legendary rock band’s catalogue performed by Country’s biggest stars, is out today on BMG – listen to the album here.

Fans can also get an intimate look into the creation of the record with the newly released album trailer featuring studio footage and interviews with the artists discussing The Rolling Stones’ tremendous impact on the world at large, Country music, and their own lives – watch here!

Throughout the record, produced by Robert Deaton and hailed “a love letter to The Rolling Stones from Nashville,” the star-studded line-up – Jimmie Allen, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Elle King, Marcus King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Elvie Shane, Koe Wetzel, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson & Zac Brown Band – all inject their own trademark style into the revered music of The Rolling Stones.

The thrilling result is Stoned Cold Country, an absolute eruption of a tribute album that pays homage to Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the rest of the world’s most dangerous band’s most-celebrated tunes. Featuring 14 vibrant performances of classic Stones tracks, each recorded in some of the most-respected Nashville-area studios by an unmatched selection of the Country world’s most vital musicians, Stoned Cold Country is perfectly timed to The Rolling Stones’ monumental 60th anniversary as a band.

Long fascinated by the The Rolling Stones – and specifically their Country roots – acclaimed Nashville-based Deaton spent the past several years on a specific mission: namely to shine a light on the Stones’ influence not only on Country music at large, but more specifically on some of its most convention-busting contemporary artists.

“Four years ago, I had this idea of a Country tribute record to the Rolling Stones – the greatest rock band of all time. That we are finally here and introducing this project to the world is both gratifying and honestly, overwhelming,” Deaton says of today’s release. “I could not be more proud of the artists and musicians that participated on this album. As the song says… ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll But I Like It’ – I hope everyone will join us in celebrating 60 years of The Rolling Stones.”

On “Paint It Black,” Zac Brown Band delivers an indelible and powerful spin on the thunderous and soul-stirring tune, which was originally released by The Rolling Stones in 1966 and went on to spend 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 – two of which were at No 1. The song was also included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018. Listen to Zac Brown Band’s take on the iconic song, released today with the album, here.

“We got to open for The Rolling Stones last year in Atlanta. When you meet artists you’re a fan of, it’s a surreal experience because they have been a part of your life for so long,” says Zac Brown Band. “It’s like getting to hang out with superheroes.”

Leading up to today’s release of Stoned Cold Country, several hits included on the album have been released including “Sympathy for the Devil” by Elvie Shane, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by Lainey Wilson, “Miss You” by Jimmie Allen, and “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It)” by Brothers Osborne & The War And Treaty – who took to the CMA Awards stage in November to deliver a blazing performance of their rendition.

Stoned Cold Country Tracklist:
1.     “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” – Ashley McBryde
2.     “Honky Tonk Women” – Brooks & Dunn
3.     “Dead Flowers” – Maren Morris
4.     “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It)” – Brothers Osborne & The War And Treaty
5.     “Miss You” – Jimmie Allen
6.     “Tumbling Dice” – Elle King
7.     “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” – Marcus King
8.     “Wild Horses” – Little Big Town
9.     “Paint It Black” – Zac Brown Band
10.  “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – Lainey Wilson
11.  “Sympathy for the Devil” – Elvie Shane
12.  “Angie” – Steve Earle
13.  “Gimme Shelter” – Eric Church
14.  “Shine A Light” – Koe Wetzel
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