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Jason Aldean Updates Fans On Tour Dates

By on October 3, 2017 in In The Press

As a result of what happened in Las Vegas this week, we have decided to cancel this coming weekend’s shows. I feel like out of respect for the victims, their families and our fans, it is the right thing to do. It has been an emotional time for everyone involved this week, so we plan to take some time to mourn the ones we have lost and be close with our family and friends. Our plan is to resume the tour the following week in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our first time back onstage will be a very tough and emotional thing for us, but we will all get through it together and honor the people we lost by doing the only thing we know how to do – play our songs for them. I hope everyone understands why we can’t play this weekend and I’m sorry if anyone is disappointed.

I want to say thank you for the outpouring of love from my friends and fans we have received over the last couple days. You guys have no idea how much you have helped get us through this tough time.

Thank You and God Bless.

JA

This weekend’s dates for the Jason Aldean THEY DON’T KNOW TOUR have been cancelled in Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA and Anaheim, CA.  The tour will resume on Oct. 12 in Tulsa, OK.  Refunds are available at point of purchase.

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Legendary Songwriter Bob Dipiero To Be Named BMI Icon At The 2017 BMI Country Awards

By on October 1, 2017 in In The Press
Broadcast Music, Inc.®, (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, will celebrate the extraordinary career of Bob DiPiero by naming him a BMI Icon at the 65th annual BMI Country Awards.  DiPiero will receive this honor in recognition of his unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers over the past 38 years. The event will be held Tuesday, November 7th at BMI’s Nashville office and will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Creative, Nashville.
The BMI Icon Award is presented to songwriters who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the music industry. In receiving the award, DiPiero will join an impressive list of Country music’s greatest songwriters including previous recipients Mac Davis, Vince Gill, Hank Williams, Jr., Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson, Kris Kristofferson and more. 
“Since the early 80’s Bob DiPiero, and his songs, have been a consistent and potent influence on country music,” said Williams. “He is a quintessential professional whose work ethic is matched only by his love of life, his fellow songwriters, and his beautiful wife Leslie.  He’s a mentor, a friend, and world-class songwriter.  He’s the embodiment of a BMI Icon.” 
BMI will also present multiple GRAMMY, CMA and CMT Award-winning singer-songwriter Keith Urban with the BMI Champion Award. He will receive this honor for his work in supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers, as well as his tireless commitment to numerous music education programs such as the CMA Foundation, the Grammy Foundation, the Mr. Holland’s Opus Fund, MusiCares and more.  Urban’s “All For The Hall” benefit concerts have raised over $2.6 million for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and since 2013, the proceeds from his new URBAN™ Guitar Collection have benefited both the Grammy Foundation and Mr. Holland’s Opus Fund.
“Not only is Keith Urban one of the most talented and prolific songwriters in the industry, but he’s also a true humanitarian,” said Williams. “The BMI Champion Award recognizes his contributions to the music community and his tireless efforts to bring attention to important causes that directly affect the next generation of songwriters.”
Throughout the evening, the private event will also salute the songwriters, publishers and administrators of the past year’s most-performed country songs in the United States from BMI’s repertoire of nearly 13 million musical works. The BMI Country Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the ceremony.

Bob DiPiero

Since first moving to Nashville in 1978, Bob DiPiero has been responsible for an uninterrupted string of country music hits. He’s written over 1,000 songs that have been recorded by top country artists beginning with his very first cut, which he penned himself, “I Can See Forever In Your Eyes” by Reba McEntire. His first number one came in 1983 with “American Made,” by The Oak Ridge Boys. The song later became a national ad jingle for Miller Beer, as well Baby Ruth candy bars. Since then, DiPiero has received many accolades including 50 BMI MillionAir Awards for his country radio staples such as “American Made” (Oak Ridge Boys),”Gone” (Montgomery Gentry), “Worlds Apart” (Vince Gill), “The Church On Cumberland Road” (Shenandoah), “Daddy’s Money” (Ricochet), “Blue Clear Sky” (George Strait), “You Can’t Take the Honky Tonk Out Of the Girl” (Brooks & Dunn), “There You Are” (Martina McBride) and “Southern Voice” (Tim McGraw).

Other major awards include two CMA Triple Play awards in 1995 and 1996, a BMI Country Song of the Year in 1995 for “Wink” performed by Neal McCoy and a Country Radio Music Award for Song of the Year in 1997 for “Worlds Apart” performed by Vince Gill.  In 1998, DiPiero was named Songwriter of the Year at the Nashville Music Awards and in 2007 he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nashville’s Walk of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame honored him with their prestigious “Poets and Prophets Series: Salute to Legendary Songwriter Bob DiPiero” in 2014.  That same year, the Country Music Association presented DiPiero with the CMA Chairman’s Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the music industry and songwriting community.
Keith Urban’s reputation as a premier songwriter, vocalist, musician and virtuoso guitarist has afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with the likes of The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift, Vince Gill and Eric Church, to name a few. Throughout his illustrious career, he’s earned four Grammy Awards, ten Country Music Association Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, an American Music Award, a People’s Choice, and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Urban is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and remains the only Country artist to have ever served as a judge on American Idol.
ABOUT BMI:
Celebrating over 77 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in nearly 13 million musical works created and owned by more than 800,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on Twitter @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every Monday to stay up to date on all things music.
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COUNTRY RISING: Nashville Gives For Hurricane Relief Concert – 11/12

By on October 1, 2017 in In The Press
Nashville’s Biggest Superstars Including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait and Carrie Underwood Unite for Benefit Concert
Tickets Go On Sale Next Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:00A CT
Country Music’s biggest stars have rallied to announce plans for COUNTRY RISING, a benefit concert to support those in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and additional Caribbean islands who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. The star-studded lineup at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 12 will include performances by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait and Carrie Underwood. Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale next Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:00A CT on Ticketmaster.com. Additional artists and more details will be announced over the coming weeks at CountryRising.org. 

The Nashville music community has also stepped on board, with AEG and Live Nation teaming up as the official show promoters working alongside organizer Red Light Management, Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators. COUNTRY RISING will benefit The Country Rising Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which was established to support charitable initiatives to help victims of the September 2017 hurricanes — Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. In the course of rebuilding lives disrupted by these devastating storms, there are immediate needs and there also will be long-term needs. This fund will strategically support both as they emerge.

For more information, visit: www.CountryRising.org.

About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation exists to promote and facilitate giving in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee and beyond. It does this by accepting gifts of any size from anyone at any time and by empowering individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and communities to respond to needs and opportunities that matter. The Community Foundation works with people who have great hearts, whether or not they have great wealth, to craft solutions that reflect their intentions and goals. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.
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Diamond Rio Brings Hits And Holiday Harmonies To Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas

By on September 27, 2017 in In The Press

Country super group Diamond Rio is bringing their multi-award-winning harmonies to Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort for a 38-show residency this holiday season.

 

Diamond Rio: Holiday & Hits Dinner Show commences Nov.16 and runs through Christmas Day as part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland. Tickets are on sale now at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com.

 

“Diamond Rio got their start at Opryland USA, and one of our greatest honors was becoming members of the Grand Ole Opry in 1998,” said lead singer Marty Roe. “It feels like we have come full circle now that we have been tapped to perform at Gaylord Opryland this holiday season.”

 

“For many of us, heading to Gaylord Opryland with our families at Christmastime has been a longstanding tradition,” said guitarist Jimmy Olander. “They do Christmas big, and being part of their holiday season is an honor for us!”

 

After a multi-course feast prepared by the resort’s chefs, Diamond Rio will perform their hits along with holiday favorites and songs from A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines to celebrate the holiday album’s 10th anniversary.

 

“After the hits, we’ll be getting warm and fuzzy with all the Christmas cheer we can bring,” Olander said. “We’ll throw in some Santa, some spiritual, some snow and—rumor has it—someone may show up in a tutu for The Nutcracker. I’m not saying who, but his name rhymes with Carty Toe. This could just be a rumor. You know how rumors spread.”
About Diamond Rio

Formed in 1989 in Nashville, the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).

 

The Grammy Award-winning and six-time Vocal Group of the Year signed to Arista Records and in 1991 with the release of “Meet In The Middle,” became the first country music group in history to reach #1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hit singles “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In a Week or Two” and more.

 

Known for playing every note on every album, Diamond Rio has released 11 studio albums (including a Christmas album), two Greatest Hits compilations and their first-ever live project, Diamond Rio Live. Known for their charity commitments including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised over $1 million for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian award. Learn more at DiamondRio.com.

 

About A Country Christmas

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville attracts more than 1 million visitors annually with its 3 million twinkling lights, acres of stunning decorations and holiday shows and attractions, including ICE!—an astonishing display of colorful sculptures hand carved from 2 million pounds of ice. The 2,888-room resort’s nine acres of indoor gardens and grounds are transformed into holiday wonderland, complete with snow tubing, ice skating, gingerbread decorating and much more. A Country Christmas has been hailed as “The Most Christmassy Hotel in the Nation” by the Travel Channel” and one of the top 10 places to spend Christmas in the world by Travel + Leisure. Learn more at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com.

 

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Logan Mize Announces New Video Series, “Somebody to Thank”

By on September 23, 2017 in In The Press

In the midst of the career-defining release of his new album Come Back Road, Logan Mize has partnered with Budweiser on a monthly video series based around his song, “Somebody To Thank.”

“It is so important that we always remember and give thanks to those who helped us get to where we are. Even the smallest gesture of gratitude can make a big difference in someone’s life. I can’t think of any better time to announce as yesterday was ‘World Gratitude Day,'” said Logan Mize.

A new video will be released monthly via Logan’s YouTube and Facebook spotlighting the relationships built around the struggles, gratitude and opportunities that have helped shape Mize into who he is as a person, artist, husband and father and to remind everyone to always say thank you to those who were a part of the journey.

Mize has an unusually colorful life story as he struggled for years in Nashville. From getting turned away up and down Music Row to holding down day jobs including driving a party bus and a dump truck.

Streaming services have played a huge part in Mize’s success and continuing to grow his fan base exponentially. Listen to the new Big Yellow Dog release, Come Back Road, on New Boots, Tailgate Party and Country Kind of Love on Spotify and download his music on iTunes and Amazon Music. Stay current with everything Logan Mize on his website and Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Logan Mize 2017 Tour Dates
Sept. 23  – Cartersville, GA – Budweiser Brewery
Sept. 28 – Manhattan, KS – The Hat
Sept. 29 – Hays, KS – The Fox Pavilion
Sept. 30 – Manhattan, KS – The Hat
Oct. 5 – Oxford, MS – Rafters Music & Food
Oct. 6 – Pittsburgh, KS – Banjo’s
Oct. 14 – Emporia, KS – Highway 99 Root Fest
— Big Announcement Coming Soon —

About Logan Mize
Logan Mize is an accomplished country singer/songwriter from Clearwater, Kansas, who has deep musical roots to his family tree. His great uncle was Billy Mize, largely known for crafting and evolving the legendary Bakersfield sound, which included musical pioneers Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. The fast rising country artist released his most successful project to date, Come Back Road, this summer with a Top 20 debut on Billboard and iTunes’ All-Genre charts also peaking at #6 on Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album also debuted at No. 2 on iTunes’ Country chart and features the hit single “Ain’t Always Pretty” which has been featured on major playlists across digital streaming platforms garnering over 25 million streams on Spotify alone.

In 2010, several years after moving to Nashville, Logan signed a publishing/record deal with Big Yellow Dog Music and a booking deal with a major agency. He spent the next seven years playing seemingly every venue in every town across the U.S. and winning over fans every stop along the way. In 2016, Mize made waves when he booked a solo acoustic tour via social media and traveled more than 20 thousand miles in less than two months in a 1989 Chevy station wagon named “Glenn” running his own sound and lighting performing 3-hour acoustic shows for fans across the country.

For more information, please visit www.loganmize.com and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Budweiser
Budweiser, an American-style lager, was introduced in 1876 when company founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United States’ first truly national beer brand – brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional tastes. Each batch of Budweiser stays true to the same family recipe used by five generations of Busch family brewmasters. Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp and pure beer with blended layers of premium American and European hop aromas, brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment. Budweiser is made using time-honored methods including “kraeusening” for natural carbonation and Beechwood aging, which results in unparalleled balance and character.

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Country Artists Lee Roy Parnell And Baillie & the Boys To Perform In Honor Of Veterans And Nurses

By on September 21, 2017 in In The Press
Healing Hands Helping Heroes is set to honor Veterans and nurses for a third year on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at City Winery in Nashville, TN.  Grammy Award nominee Lee Roy Parnell and country duo Baillie & the Boys will serve as special musical guests.  The third annual event entitled Healing Hands Helping Heroes benefits REBOOT Combat Recovery and AORN Middle Tennessee Chapter.
Lee Roy Parnell
The event kicks off PeriOperative Nurses Week (Nov. 5 – 11) and Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) with a unique night of music and entertainment that includes cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner buffet and program at 7:00 p.m. and special entertainment by Lee Roy Parnell and Baillie and the Boys to follow at 8:00 p.m.  The 2017 Nurse of the Year Award recipient will also be announced during the program.
 
“We are so excited to once again partner with REBOOT Combat Recovery for a third year of Healing Hands Helping Heroes,” said Cindy Kildgore, Event Chair for AORN Middle Tennessee Chapter. “We are thrilled to be able to kick-off PeriOperative Nurses Week with this incredible event that honors nurses and military alike.  With the help of our incredible special entertainment, this event will not only support our incredible nursing community in Middle Tennessee, but the men and women who have served our country as well.”
Baillie & the Boys
In 2016, AORN was able to provide nine (9) scholarships for nurses to attend the National AORN Symposium and Expo for further education while REBOOT Combat Recovery was able to provide over 500 service members and their families with services and therapy with the funds raised during this event.
“We are grateful for this event,” said Evan Owens, Founder of REBOOT Combat Recovery. “Together, with the support of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of AORN, we will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of hurting military families.”
Table purchases are now available to the public for $3,800 and include the reception, dinner buffet, complimentary drink tickets, silent auction and VIP table/placement.  Visit www.HHHH17.eventbrite.com for details and table information.


For more information about the event or sponsorships, please contact the event producers at LEGACY Consulting, PR & Events at 615-669-6058 or Tresa@Legacy-PR.com.
 
More About AORN:
AORN is a non-profit membership association based in Denver, Colorado that represents the interests of more than 160,000 perioperative nurses by providing nursing education, standards, and clinical practice resources – including the peer-reviewed, monthly publication AORN Journal – to enable optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. AORN’s 41,000 registered nurse members manage, teach, and practice perioperative nursing, are enrolled in nursing education, or are engaged in perioperative research. We define and advance best nursing practices for surgical patients by researching and distributing scientifically based guidelines.  AORN’s mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses. AORN collaborates with professional and regulatory organizations, industry leaders, and other health care partners who support the mission. Visit www.AORN.org for more information.
More About REBOOT Recovery:
REBOOT Combat Recovery (REBOOT) was founded in 2011 by Evan and Dr. Jenny Owens. Dr. Jenny L. Owens is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in traumatic brain injury and PTSD. Evan A. Owens is certified in military ministry related to soldiers and families dealing with PTSD.  REBOOT is a 501(c)3 organization and is tax exempt.  REBOOT offers a 12-week combat trauma healing course to help combat veterans and their families heal from the spiritual and moral injuries of war associated with post-traumatic stress and combat trauma.
War wounds the soul. Over the past several years, the medical community has expanded its view of the impact of trauma. Now, many acknowledge that combat trauma directly impacts not only the mind and body but also the soul. This type of injury is called moral injury. Moral injury can manifest itself in the form of anger, anxiety, depression, social withdrawal, and, most tragically, suicide.  At REBOOT, we believe these symptoms are often linked to deep-rooted soul wounds related to unresolved grief, distrust of God/self/others, unforgiveness, bitterness, and loss of identity.
REBOOT “communities” are safe, private, and mostly veteran-led. Childcare and a pre-discussion meal are provided on a weekly basis to remove barriers of entry for families seeking help. We encourage the participation of spouses and affected family members because we know that trauma impacts the entire family.  For efforts outside of our lane of expertise, we partner with many government and non-profit agencies to provide the most wholistic care possible to these hurting families. For more information or to get involved please visit www.rebootrecovery.com.
About The Entertainment:
 
Lee Roy Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a “triple threat.”  An ace guitarist, as well as a distinctive singer and hit songwriter, his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, and Gospel, Parnell’s sound defies conventional classification.  He draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them with seamless dexterity and, unlike many other hard-to-pigeonhole artists, Parnell has enjoyed a run of success on the country and blues charts.  For more information about Lee Roy Parnell, visit www.leeroyparnell.com/.
Baillie and the Boys was an integral part of shaping the direction of Country Music in the late 1980’s and early 90’s.  Their music blended an east coast pop sound with traditional Nashville songwriting and sometimes personal lyrics to garner them instant Top 10 success on the Country Charts.  When you hear the unique harmonies driven by Kathie Baillie’s powerful heart-stopping vocals and Michael Bonagura’s soaring acoustic guitar, the music of “Baillie and The Boys” will be forever inscribed in your heart. Learn more about Baillie & the Boys by visiting

www.baillieandtheboysmusic.com/.    

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GRAMMY-Award Winning Vocal Group Little Big Town Announce THE BREAKERS Headlining Tour

By on September 20, 2017 in In The Press

KACEY MUSGRAVES AND MIDLAND TO JOIN THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NATIONWIDE ARENA TOUR BEGINNING SPRING 2018

TUNE IN TO “THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON” TONIGHT (9/20) FOR A VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY LITTLE BIG TOWN, KACEY MUSGRAVES, AND MIDLAND

THE BREAKERS TOUR TICKETS ON SALE EVERYWHERE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd AT 10AM LOCAL TIME

After launching a historic sold-out year-long residency at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, Grammy Award-winning vocal group Little Big Town today announced they will bring their critically-acclaimed harmonies to arenas nationwide starting Spring 2018 with The Breakers Tour. The highly-anticipated multi-city run begins February 8th at Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City and will visit 26 markets, including stops in Austin, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C. and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Additional stops will be announced at a later date. For the first-ever preview of The Breakers Tour, tune in to “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” tonight (9/20) for a very special performance by Little Big Town,Kacey Musgraves, and Midland.

Tickets for The Breakers Tour go on-sale everywhere Friday, September 22nd at 10am local time.  Two enhanced ticket experiences, the ‘Happy People’and ‘The Breaker’ experiences, will be offered throughout the tour. Additional experiences include a meet & greet with Little Big Town, a Q&A; session, exclusive merchandise, and more. To purchase tickets and for more informationon all ticket experiences,  visit www.LittleBigTown.com.

Little Big Town’s landmark year to date includes the release of their chart-topping album The Breaker (2/24)- which debuted #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and Top 5 on the Billboard 200 All Genre chart-as well as the group’s fifth ACM Award win as Vocal Group of the Year. Additionally, the Multi-Platinum selling Country group was recently inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame and earned their 26th career CMA Award nomination, including nominations for Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories.

One of the most well-respected and beloved entertainers in music today, the genre-defying group has “expanded their audience beyond Tennessee” (USA Today) as well as “the definition of country music from the inside” (Newsday) since first entering the music scene more than 18 years ago. Their critically acclaimed album, The Breaker, as well as their recent headlining Ryman Residency, “Little Big Town at the Mother Church,” have garnered the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year praise for their four-part harmonies and progressive sound that “seems to get even better with time” (Forbes).Hailed as a “21st century revival of Fleetwood Mac” (Goldderby) the group has produced hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,””Good As Gone,” and “Little White Church,” as well as their #1 singles “Pontoon,” “Tornado,” “Day Drinking,” and most recently, the history-making best-selling country single of 2015,”Girl Crush,” and this year’s multi-week #1 single, “Better Man.”

2018 Dates For The Breakers Tour Featuring Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, and Midland:

Date

City

State

Venue

2/8

Oklahoma City

OK

Chesapeake Energy Arena

2/9

Austin

TX

Frank Erwin Center

2/10

Grand Prairie

TX

Verizon Theatre – Grand Prairie

2/15

Columbus

OH

Schottenstein Center

2/16

Rosemont

IL

Allstate Arena

2/17

Toledo

OH

Huntington Center

2/22

Wilkes-Barre

PA

Mohegan Sun Arena

2/23

Uncasville

CT

Mohegan Sun

2/24

New York

NY

Radio City Music Hall

3/2

Reading*

PA

Santander Arena

3/3

Washington

DC

Anthem

3/15

Green Bay**

WI

Resch Center

3/16

Duluth*

MN

Amsoil Arena

3/17

Grand Forks

ND

Ralph Engelstad

3/22

Grand Rapids

MI

Van Andel Arena

3/23

Cedar Rapids

IA

U.S. Cellular Center

3/24

Sioux City

IA

Tyson Events Center

4/5

Minneapolis

MN

Target Center

4/6

Milwaukee

WI

BMO Harris Bradley Ctr

4/7

St. Louis

MO

Chaifetz Arena

4/19

Greensboro

NC

Greensboro Coliseum

4/20

Greenville

SC

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

4/21

Atlanta

GA

Infinite Energy Arena
*Local on sale 12pm local time.
**Local on sale 11am local time.

ABOUT LITTLE BIG TOWN

 

Grammy Award-winning group, Little Big Town — consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook — first entered the music scene more than 18 years ago with hits such as “Boondocks,””Bring It On Home,””Good As Gone” and the Grammy-nominated single “Little White Church.”With albums Tornado and Pain Killer, they have seen massive success with #1singles “Pontoon,” “Tornado,””Day Drinking,” and most recently the history-making, best-selling country single of 2015,”Girl Crush,” and the recent two-week #1 single, “Better Man.”In October of 2014, the group fulfilled a career milestone and lifelong dreamwhen Reba McEntire asked them to become the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry. Little Big Town has earned almost 40 award show nominations in the past five years has taken home nearly 20 awards, including multiple Grammy, CMA andACM awards, and an Emmy award. They are the reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group ofthe Year as well as the People’s Choice Awards “Choice Country Group.” At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Little Big Town won “Best Country Group/Duo Performance”and their 13-week #1 song “Girl Crush” received the honor for “Best Country Song.” The group has also received the prestigious ACM Crystal Milestone Award. Released February 24, 2017, Little Big Town’s latest studio album, The Breaker, debuted #1 on the Billboard Country Charts and Top 10(No.4) on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s fourth Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200 chart.  The Breaker features the band’s current critically-acclaimed single, “When Someone Stops Loving You.” Little Big Town recently launched its sold-out year-long artist residency at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville- marking the historic venue’s first-ever artist residency in its 125-year history. For tickets to The Breaker Tour and more informationon the last tour date at “Little Big Town At The Mother Church” visit LittleBigTown.com or follow them @littlebigtown.

ABOUT KACEY MUSGRAVES

Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves released her Mercury Records Nashville debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, to massive critical acclaim and recognition.  With the No. 1 debuting album on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, she became the first solo female in five years to open at No. 1 with a rookie release, and just the seventh to top the charts in the 22-year Nielsen SoundScan era.  The gold-certified album earned Musgraves “New Artist of the Year” at the CMA Awards and also won two Grammy Awards for Best Country Song (“Merry Go ‘Round”), and Best Country Album (Same Trailer Different Park), an ACM Award for Album of the Year (Same Trailer Different Park), and a CMA Award for Song of the Year (“Follow Your Arrow”). Her follow up album, Pageant Material, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart and No.3 on the Billboard 200, and earned Musgraves tour slots with Kenny Chesney and Katy Perry, in addition to sold-out headlining dates across the US and abroad at London’s Famed Royal Albert Hall. Hard at work on her next studio project expected for early next year, Musgrave can be seen next on tour with Little Big Town and on Harry Styles’ highly anticipated North American solo tour in 2018.

ABOUT MIDLAND

Originally formed in Dripping Springs, Texas, lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound, rounded out by lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass player Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition both in sound and style, the band initially garnered attention playing clubs in the Texas region. Already featured in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and Billboard, their full-length debut album on Big Machine Records features their #1 song, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and is available everywhere September 22nd. Midland intentionally nods to the wild west with Country music reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s, channeling legends idols Dwight Yoakam and Willie Nelson, both who they previously opened for on the road. Directed by band member Cameron, Midland was nominated for a CMT Music Award for Group Video of the Year. Watch the video here: http://vevo.ly/j6UPkQ. For tour dates and more information visit Midland.com.

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Pre-Order Chris Young’s New Album Digitally And Instantly Receive New Music!

By on September 16, 2017 in In The Press
Losing Sleep, the hotly anticipated new album from country star Chris Young, is now available for pre-order and pre-save.  Those who digitally pre-order Losing Sleep will be rewarded with instant downloads of the lead single and title track along with summertime sing-along “Holiday.” Additional tracks “Hangin’ On” (9/29) and “Where I Go When I Drink” (10/13) will be available in the coming weeks leading up to the October 20 release date. Fans can pre-order & listen to these tracks here: http://smarturl.it/losingsleepalbum.

Limited edition fan packages are also available for pre-order at chrisyng.co/LosingSleepBundles. Pricing starts at $10 and include a variety of bundles ranging from an autographed CD version of Losing Sleep, a Chris Young t-shirt, candle, sleep pants, robe, luggage set and more!

As part of the launch of his new album, Young has teamed up with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® to release an extended version of Losing Sleep, featuring a perfectly titled bonus track “Encore,” co-written by Young, Josh Hoge, and Lindsay Rimes. The exclusive version of Young’s album will be available in Cracker Barrel locations nationwide and online at shop.crackerbarrel.com Oct. 20th.

Young and Cracker Barrel will also be launching weekly episodes of a five-part docu-series “Chris Young Losing Sleep Cracker Barrel Series,” beginning Thursday September 28th exclusively on Cracker Barrel’s YouTube page. Episodes will feature a behind-the-scenes look inside Young’s life on the road, time spent at the studio, and how Cracker Barrel has been his home away from home along the way.

In response to fan demand, Chris will also release a limited-edition vinyl version of Losing Sleep next month. Losing Sleep is the first of the 32-year old’s seven albums available on vinyl. It’s also the first LP to be sold in Cracker Barrel stores.

With Losing Sleep, Chris co-wrote every single song for the first time in a remarkable show of creative force, in addition to taking his third turn behind the board as co-producer. The album is due October 20th on RCA Records Nashville, days after his induction as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on October 17th.

 

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ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG:

Recently invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Young has earned multiple ACM, BBMA, CMA, CMT, Grammy and RDMA nominations and scored three consecutive chart-topping singles – including his ninth No. 1 “Sober Saturday Night” with Vince Gill – from his “excellent” (New York Times) album I’m Comin’ Over (2015). He continues to set the bar even higher with the release of his brand new single, “Losing Sleep,” which amassed more than 1.25 Million on-demand streams in its first week of release.

With six albums to his credit, including 2016’s It Must Be Christmas and 2015’s Gold-certified studio album, I’m Comin’ Over, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart, Chris continues to reach new heights with his hotly anticipated seventh album — Losing Sleep — due October 20, 2017. Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, the upcoming record will be the RCA Records artist’s third project in less than two years.

An international ambassador for country music, Chris performs to packed houses around the world including his recent appearance at the sold-out C2C Festival in the UK. With a hit-packed set that highlights his nine chart-toppers — including “Gettin’ You Home,” “Voices,” “Tomorrow,” “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Think Of You,” — and sixteen Gold/Platinum certified projects, Chris has joined reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean as special guest on his They Don’t Know Tour through October before resuming his own headlining dates later this year.

For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

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CMT Ranks Jillian Cardarelli’s New Music Video At #7

By on September 12, 2017 in In The Press

CMT debuted newcomer Jillian Cardarelli’s new single “Rerun” last week as part of their Artist Discovery initiative.  In just a few days, Cardarelli’s video has skyrocketed to # 7 in the CMT Music 12 Pack Countdown where fans vote for their favorite videos.

 

Currently, fans can choose from 85 videos by veteran artists like Brad Paisley and Shania Twain as well as new artists like Brothers Osborne and Chase Rice.  This is Cardarelli’s first video appearance on CMT and she hopes her fans will to continue to vote each week in the 12 Pack Countdown.

 

The “Rerun” video can also be seen on GAC starting this week.

 

Cardarelli’s single “Rerun” was written by Grammy Award-winning artist Maren Morris, Tina Parol and Jordan Reynolds and is the first track released from her upcoming self-titled EP.

Cardarelli is originally from Boston, MA and is forging her own path in country music with her stunning vocals, captivating songwriting and girl next door quality.  She is currently making tour dates with Jana Kramer, Jake Owen and Lonestar.

 

Her next single, “Souvenirs” is scheduled to release in October.

 

For more information about CMT, visit www.cmt.com

 

For more information about Jillian Cardarelli, visit her website at www.jilliancardarelli.com

 

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Maren Morris To Make Multiple Appearances This Week

By on September 12, 2017 in In The Press

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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th

 

11th Annual ACM Honors ON CBS – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th

 

SIRIUS XM ON-AIR CONCERT – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th

 

 

FALL EXTENSION OF The HERO Tour 2017

TO KICK OFF OCTOBER 5th IN KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

Columbia Nashville GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris is set to make make multiple appearances this week including a return to The Tonight Starring Jimmy Fallon, this Wednesday, September 13th on NBC, marking her second appearance on the show.

 

Late in the week, tune-in to see a special performance by Maren on the 11th Annual ACM Honors that will air on CBS Television Network this Friday, September 15th.

 

Also this Friday, Maren’s intimate SiriusXM concert from the McKittrick Hotel in NYC will air on The Highway Channel at 9:00pm ET/PT, the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

 

Just under a month from now Maren will kick off the fall extension of The HERO Tour 2017, produced by AEG Presents, in Kalamazoo, Mich. The fall leg includes 10 dates running from October 5 to October 28 throughout the U.S. Midwest and Southeast regions.

 

Supporting the fall leg is once again RCA Nashville singer/songwriter, and Kalamazoo, Mich. native, Ryan Hurd, who also opened for Morris’ winter/spring SOLD OUT leg of The HERO Tour 2017.

 

For The HERO Tour 2017 fall extension Maren Morris has partnered with CID Entertainment to offer VIP Experiences including concert tickets on tour. VIP Experience amenities include a meet & greet with Maren, early venue entry, an exclusive signed poster, and VIP merchandise. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to ‘The HEROES Fund’ which benefits fine arts programs and music education in public schools. For full details, click HERE.

 

 

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About Maren Morris

Twenty-seven year old Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris has quickly established herself with vocal styling’s that reflect her country, folk and pop influences. Armed with sheer talent, honest lyrics and a completely magnetic presence, Morris’ label-debut album, the GOLD-certified HERO, released via Columbia Nashville on June 3, 2016. One week after it was available, HERO entered the Billboard Country Albums chart at No. 1 and No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, which spans across all genres. With this, the Arlington, Texas native became the first artist in the history of Columbia Nashville to open at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts with a debut album in the Soundscan era. Morris’ debut single from HERO, “My Church,” set a record at Country radio by having the most chart reporting stations to play a debut single by a country artist with 107 stations the week it hit the airwaves in addition to being certified PLATINUM by the RIAA.

 

Later in 2016 Morris tied for the most nominations with FIVE at the 50th Annual CMA Awards, including Album of the Year (HERO), Female Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year (“My Church”), Song of the Year (“My Church”) and New Artist of the Year which she won, marking her first CMA Award. She was tapped by Billboard Magazine to receive the Billboard ‘BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST’ Award at the 11th annual Billboard Women in Music Gala as well as being awarded the Breakthrough Artist Award by the Music Business Association at Music Biz 2017 and

 

Kicking off 2017 Morris took home the GRAMMY for BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE for “My Church” at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards in addition to having the most nominations for a Country music artist with FOUR to her credit including BEST NEW ARTIST, BEST COUNTRY ALBUM (HERO) and BEST COUNTRY SONG (“My Church”). She received SIX nominations for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the YeaR which she took home the trophy for, Album of the Year (as artist and producer) for HERO, and Single Record of the Year (as artist and producer) for “My Church.” Morris was also named Radio Disney’s BEST NEW COUNTRY ARTIST at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.

 

Morris has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, CBS Sunday Morning, ELLEN, NBC’s The Voice, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Talk, Chelsea, NCIS: New Orleans, Sprout’s Sunny Side Up, the 50th Annual CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards and the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Morris recently wrapped the first leg of her first-ever, SOLD OUT, headlining tour, The HERO Tour 2017, with the second leg to continue this fall.

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