Tag Archives | Backstreet Boys

Big Machine And Florida Georgia Line Celebrate Three Straight #1 Hits Off DIG YOUR ROOTS

By on June 11, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

This past Saturday, Big Machine Label Group and Florida Georgia Line held the DIG YOUR ROOTS Party celebrating three #1 hits in a row off their DIG YOUR ROOTS album, plus #1 hit, history-making collaboration with Bebe Rexha, “Meant To Be”, at the beautiful, trendy FGL House in downtown Nashville.  Inviting along the songwriters, collaborators, family, industry friends, and media to celebrate along with them.

Party-goers enjoyed a mimosa upon arrival, specialty drinks made with Big Machine Vodka, and an assortment of delicious brunch bites like scones, assorted muffins, fresh fruit on skewers, chicken & waffles, and much more.

Plaque presentations were made for #1 hits: “H.O.L.Y.”, “God, Your Mama and Me” (collaboration with the Backstreet Boys), “May We All” ,  and “Meant To Be”.

In attendance for the celebration were Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys, Bebe Rexha, the songwriters, and Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta.

Bebe Rexha joked that she thought she was writing with Little Big Town before she arrived at the songwriting session that her manager set up.  Upon arrival asking “where the other women were” to which everyone laughed and responded that “we’re it”.

The Backstreet Boys enjoyed celebrating along for their first #1 country hit and collaboration with Florida Georgia Line, who were also their tourmates last year.  Personally, I’d love to see a full-length collaboration album from them.  Such great musical chemistry!

Thanks for the invite Big Machine Label Group and Sweet Talk PR! We had a great time!

Comments { 0 }

Backstreet Boys And Florida Georgia Line Unite To Perform Each Group’s Biggest Hits During ‘CMT Crossroads’ Premiering Wednesday, August 30 At 10pm ET/PT

By on July 25, 2017 in In The Press

CMT today announced that pop and country powerhouses Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line will join forces to perform never-before-heard renditions of each group’s biggest hits during “CMT Crossroads” premiering Wednesday, August 30 at 10 PM ET/PT.

The special comes on the heels of strong growth for CMT, which just notched its highest-rated fiscal 3rd quarter since 2014 with 14% year-over-year growth among Adults 18-49. Furthermore, CMT has posted 32 consecutive weeks of year-over-year growth with Adults 18-49. Competitively for fiscal 3rd quarter, CMT ranks as the fastest growing Top 50 (non-news) channel with Women 18-49.

“Being such fans of each other, this is a really fun way for us to put our mark on our songs,” said BSB’s Brian Littrell. “It’s going to be a fun night with seven guys who really admire one another. I’m looking forward to what comes of it!”

“It’s been really cool to collaborate with BSB in so many different ways this year,” shares FGL’s Brian Kelley. “And to be able to take our friendship – and smooth new dance moves – up a notch with this full-blown concert together is going to be epic!”

FGL’s Tyler Hubbard adds, “Getting us all under one roof in Nashville will be fire. We can’t wait to jump in on each other’s songs and add our flavor to ones we grew up listening to!”

No strangers to performing with each other – FGL teamed up with BSB on their platinum-certified, #1 hit single “God, Your Mama, And Me,” and the iconic pop group is currently alongside the unstoppable duo for select stadium dates on their The Smooth Tour 2017 – the one-hour show promises to be nothing short of high-energy as they perform hits “I Want It That Way,” “As Long As You Love Me,” “Cruise,” “H.O.L.Y.” and more.

“CMT Crossroads” debuted January 13, 2002 with Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams and since has showcased dream musical partnerships including Kid Rock and Hank Williams, Jr.; Ray Charles and Travis Tritt; Dave Matthews and Emmylou Harris; Bon Jovi and Sugarland; Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire; Def Leppard and Taylor Swift; Sting and Vince Gill; John Mayer and Keith Urban; Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood; Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum; Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves; and Alicia Keys and Maren Morris to name a few.

“CMT Crossroads” is produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin.

For 24 years the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, BSB has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history. In 2013, BSB celebrated their 20th Anniversary with the release of the album “In A World Like This,” which saw the group receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, perform for the President of the United States, and make an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film “This Is The End” which earned the group a “Best Musical Moment” award at the MTV Movie Awards. Due to the overwhelming demand, the “In A World Like This” world tour was extended multiple times, amounting to what became the group’s biggest tour in over 10 years. On March 1, 2017 Backstreet Boys kicked off their Las Vegas residency “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” in The AXIS at Planet Hollywood, which has become one of the fastest-selling shows in Las Vegas history and is hosting the biggest audience in the history of Las Vegas headlining residencies. In June 2017, Backstreet Boys’ earned their first #1 Country Radio single with their collaboration with Florida Georgia Line “God, Your Mama, And Me.” BSB are currently working on their 10th studio album.

FGL’s musical evolution DIG YOUR ROOTS propelled the history-making duo to #1 on the all-genre Billboard Artist 100 and Country Albums charts. Continuing the epic momentum, the album has delivered three consecutive #1 smashes – the 3X PLATINUM-certified lead single “H.O.L.Y.” [#1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for 18 straight weeks] and PLATINUM-certified hits “May We All” (featuring Tim McGraw) and “God, Your Mama, And Me” (featuring Backstreet) Boys [13th #1 overall as artists]. Following a landmark DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR that broke attendance records and played to over one million featuring headline-grabbing guest appearances, FGL is currently on THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017. Bursting with first-rate reviews of their explosive live shows, MusicRow Magazine praised, “Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country acts alive.” The superstar duo continues to crush records as the first and only Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold) for their breakout smash “Cruise,” which holds the record for the longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and is the best-selling digital country single of all time (SoundScan). Since their breakout in 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMA, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT Music Awards. Their previous BMLG Records releases – 2X PLATINUM debut HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES and PLATINUM ANYTHING GOES – have attributed to sales surpassing 29 million tracks and more than 3.5 million albums worldwide. FGL will spread good vibes to sports fans each week during the 2017 NFL season as they’re featured alongside Hank Williams Jr. and Jason Derulo in “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Monday Night” during Monday Night Football on ESPN. Fueled by fresh inspiration and keen entrepreneurial spirit, they’ve launched publishing company Tree Vibez Music and their own emoji app, FGLmoji. Following the introduction of their Old Camp Pecan Whiskey, their premiere restaurant and entertainment destination FGL HOUSE, a four-story attraction with the largest “Cruise” rooftop Nashville has to offer, is now open.

CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment. CMT, CMT.com and CMT Radio offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and are the top resource for country music on demand. The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music, CMT App, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

Comments { 0 }

Florida Georgia Line Go Big For THE SMOOTH TOUR, Adding Backstreet Boys And First-Ever Stadium Shows

By on March 7, 2017 in In The Press

For the first time in their red-hot career, superstar Country duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE will headline their own stadium concerts in 2017 – and they’re adding Pop Idols BACKSTREET BOYS to the bill.

As part of THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017’s exhilarating crossover lineup with the Diamond-selling, GRAMMY® Award-winning Hip-hop Icon NELLY and breakout Country star CHRIS LANE, Backstreet Boys will join FGL for three of the most buzzworthy must-see shows this summer, taking place at Boston’s Fenway Park on July 7, Minneapolis’ Target Field on July 29 and Chicago’s Wrigley Field on August 12.

The genre-defining boy band is featured on FGL’s tender new single “God, Your Mama, And Me,” currently making its way up the Country radio airplay charts as the third release from the duo’s chart-topping BMLG Records’ album DIG YOUR ROOTS, which has already produced back-to-back No. 1s with “H.O.L.Y.” and “May We All” (featuring Tim McGraw). The “God, Your Mama, And Me” music video – complete with candid footage of each group member’s real-life love story – is available now.

News of the electrifying new stadium dates was revealed today (3/7) on ABC’s Good Morning America and included a ticket giveaway for the first round of lucky fans. Fans nationwide can enter for a chance to win a trip to their choice of one of the three stadium stops, courtesy of proud tour sponsor Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers.

Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts and presented by Old Camp Whiskey, THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 kicks off June 2 in Austin, Texas. Live Nation is the official promoter of the tour and details on ticket sales for the new stadium shows will be revealed soon.

Meanwhile, FGL’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR is on the road now through May 6, featuring Dustin Lynch and Chris Lane, plus Seth Ennis, Ryan Follese and Morgan Wallen on select dates. Crisscrossing North America with sold-out stops from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Quebec, Canada, and everywhere in between, the DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR has already garnered rave reviews from a wide range of press outlets:

 

“Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest Country acts alive.”
– MusicRow Magazine“For a good time, call Florida Georgia Line.”
– The Des Moines Register

“… Hubbard and Kelley left no doubt as to why they are the kings of Country music.”
– The Buffalo News

“… the duo’s energy and charisma stretched to the venue’s furthest points.”
– The Tennessean

“Florida Georgia doubles the fun.”
– Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Tyler and BK made sure the sold out crowd had an unforgettable night, and they succeeded.”
– iHeartRadio

 

Citi® is the official credit card of the DIG YOUR ROOTS and SMOOTH TOURS. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday (3/13) at 10:00A local prior to the general public on-sale. For complete details, visit citiprivatepass.com.

FGL has earned five nominations at the upcoming 52nd Annual ACM Awards – Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year (DIG YOUR ROOTS), Single of the Year (“H.O.L.Y.”), Vocal Duo of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year (“May We All” featuring Tim McGraw). Taking place for the first time in Las Vegas’ new T-Mobile Arena, the star-studded event will air live Sunday, April 2 on CBS at 8:00P ET. The duo has previously won six ACM Awards.

For more information on Florida Georgia Line and THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: Since introducing their breakout vibes in 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMA, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT. Their previous BMLG Records releases – 2X PLATINUM debut HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES and PLATINUM ANYTHING GOES – have attributed to sales surpassing 26 million tracks and more than 3.5 million albums worldwide. With their massive debut, FGL’s “Cruise” is the only country single to ever be certified DIAMOND for sales exceeding 10 million copies and overtook the record for longest No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Download FGL’s Press Image Here: http://bit.ly/2lsNZDx (Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek).

ABOUT BACKSTREET BOYS: For 24 years the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. With countless #1s, record-setting tours, numerous awards and worldwide sales in excess of 130 million, BSB has been recognized as the best-selling boy band in history. In 2013, BSB celebrated their 20th Anniversary with the release of the album IN A WORLD LIKE THIS, which saw the group receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, perform for the President of the United States, and make an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film This Is the End. Due to the overwhelming demand, the IN A WORLD LIKE THIS world tour was extended multiple times, amounting to what became the group’s biggest tour in over 10 years. On March 1, 2017, BSB kicked off their Las Vegas residency “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life,” the fastest selling residency in Vegas history. BackstreetBoys.com. Download Backstreet Boys’ press image here: http://bit.ly/2lP6DnH (Courtesy of Backstreet Boys).

ABOUT NELLY: Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. RIAA ranks Nelly as the fourth best-selling rap artist in American music history with 21 million albums sold in the United States while Billboard referred to Nelly as the number three Top Artist of the Decade. Nelly’s COUNTRY GRAMMAR album and his song “Cruise” with FGL, both achieved Diamond status in 2016, making him one of six rappers to achieve such status. Along with starring in another season of top rated Real Husbands of Hollywood and filming the second season for Nellyville, Nelly also added sports commentator in 2016 to his list of accomplishments with Fox Sports which makes him one of few actors with three television shows airing at one time. Nelly was featured in a unique opportunity to perform alongside the country’s most prestigious orchestras including St. Louis, Columbus and Pittsburgh garnering great reviews. Some of his biggest hits include: “Hot in Here,” “Dilemma” [feat. Kelly Rowland], “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” “Just a Dream,” “Cruise,” “The Fix” sampling Marvin Gaye, and summer sixteens dance anthem “Millionaire” with Cash Cash and Digital Animal Farm. The music mogul has also left his mark in other aspects of the industry, sustaining his hugely successful women’s clothing line, Apple Bottoms, and he is part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with Michael Jordan. Currently he supports Make a Wish and is the only rapper/music artist to own his own college, EI University, which provides education surrounding the music industry while Nelly himself provides scholarships. Nelly.net. Download Nelly’s press image here: http://bit.ly/2lk5OGp (Courtesy of Nelly).

ABOUT CHRIS LANE: Chris Lane continues to turn heads with “For Her,” catapulting his devoted second single to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Songs chart following a special performance on season 21 of ABC’s The Bachelor. The follow-up to his #1, GOLD-certified smash debut “Fix” – claiming over 30 million streams on Spotify and 7.4 million views on Vevo – both songs are featured on his Big Loud Records debut album, GIRL PROBLEMS, produced by superstar studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line). Gaining recognition for his jaw-dropping falsetto vocals mixed with a smooth R&B-meets-country vibe, Lane was named one of MusicRow Magazine’s 2017 Next Big Thing Artists and is nominated for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country and ACM Awards New Male Vocalist of the Year. Lane’s profile is on the rise thanks to his national TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers and shout-outs from massive industry names like Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Selena Gomez, Florida Georgia Line, Lucy Hale, Daughtry and more. The Kernersville, NC, native has landed coveted opening slots on tours with Dustin Lynch and Rascal Flatts, and is now igniting fans nationwide on Florida Georgia Line’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR. IAmChrisLane.com. Download Chris Lane’s press image here: http://bit.ly/29g9kOE (Photo Credit: Delaney Royer).

ABOUT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 8, 2016, Advance operated 5,058 stores and 127 Worldpac branches and served approximately 1,250 independently owned Carquest branded stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 74,000 Team Members. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found on the Company’s website at AdvanceAutoParts.com.

ABOUT OLD CAMP WHISKEY: Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey is a smooth whiskey created by country duo Florida Georgia Line as the ultimate start to any party. Old Camp is blended using American whiskey aged for a minimum of two years in white American oak barrels with a No. 3 char and infused with Southern peach and pecan flavors. Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey is 70 proof (35% alcohol by volume) and is available for purchase at select retailers nationwide. For more information, please follow Old Camp Whiskey on Facebook and Instagram at @oldcampwhiskey or visit OldCampWhiskey.com.

Comments { 0 }
Verified by MonsterInsights