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As you well know, Country Radio Seminar was last week, chock full of special performances. So how do you end the week of so many amazing shows? With one of the hottest new groups in country performing one of the biggest songs of 2012… then you bring out a superstar to help.
That’s right, the week ended with Florida Georgia Line rocking out to their smash debut single “Cruise.” And wouldn’t you know it… label mate Taylor Swift came out to surprise everybody. What a way to end CRS!
Hot Country duo Florida Georgia Line have premiered their brand new video for “Get Your Shine On” today!
The exclusive VEVO debut was directed by Declan Whitebloom and shot on the white sandy beaches of Cancun, Mexico and features exciting scenes from the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun property. From dawn until dusk every day, the newcomers proved their love for all things aquatic from racing jet skis to filming underwater. The guys and their crew made a few “new friends” during a little lucha libre. The team also survived a flat tire on a deserted road while making their way to Tulum.
Florida Georgia Line Sell Out Shows Nationwide
The follow-up to FGL’s Double Platinum, multi-week #1 smash “Cruise” is poised for similar success. “Get Your Shine On” has sold over 300,000 copies to date and is already a Top 20 hit. Both are featured on their Republic Nashville debut album, “Here’s To The Good Times,” which earned the highest debut album sales of 2012 for a new Country artist.
For more on FGL, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.
Republic Nashville’s rising country duo Florida Georgia Line is proving to be a red-hot concert ticket! The newcomers’ upcoming headlining shows are selling-out in lightning speed – less than one day – across the country. FGL is one of the fastest-selling acts for Ram’s Head in Baltimore, MD; Myth in Minneapolis, MN; Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA; Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO; Washington State University in Pullman, WA and Granada Theatre in Lawrence, KS. The recognition places them in a select group of artists such as Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Motley Crue, Fall Out Boy, Smashing Pumpkins, who have set venue sales records. Adding to the good times, the duo’s multi-week #1 debut single “Cruise” has officially been certified DOUBLE PLATINUM by the RIAA for selling over 2 million copies.
“We are completely blown away by all of the support from our fans and Country radio,” says FGL’s Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida). “We dreamed about selling one million songs back when we first started playing together and to have now sold two million is so surreal.”
Hot new duo Florida Georgia Line has more than enough holiday cheer to wrap up the year. The newcomers have topped the Country radio charts – earning their first U.S. #1 – with their debut single “Cruise,” which has been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA for selling over 1 million copies. Tomorrow (12/4), they will release their aptly-titled debut album, Here’s To The Good Times, on Republic Nashville.
“We’ve been completely amazed by what ‘Cruise’ has done. To have our debut single sell over a million and be #1 on the week our debut album is out. … we are so thankful. We can’t wait to meet all of you out on the road,” said FGL’s Tyler Hubbard of Monroe, Georgia.
FGL’s Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida agreed, “I remember jokingly telling Tyler when we were recording that ‘Cruise’ was going to sell a million copies and I can’t believe it’s actually a reality. We’ve been working so hard to give our fans something they can bob their heads along to and a way for them to get to know us a little more. We think this album accomplishes that and has something for everyone.”
“Cruise” is the debut single just released to iTunes by up and coming duo Florida Georgia Line.
This was my first time to hear this new country duo and hopefully not my last! I was instantly taken in by this upbeat tune that is filled with great harmonies and a rocking country sound. It is beautifully-produced and well-crafted musicianship. You’ll be hooked after the first few bars. I was!
Perfect for driving down the road with the windows down on a cool spring day and music cranked loud from the speakers. It’s the type of infectious song that is going to appeal to a mostly young 20-something audience, but I think anyone that is a fan of good country music will like it as well!
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – (April 10, 2012) – Big Loud Mountain’s up and coming duo Florida Georgia Line is ready to get country music fans cruising this spring with the release of their debut single “Cruise” to iTunes today, Tuesday April 10. The song will be hitting country radio airwaves later this month and is from their forthcoming EP. The duo—Monroe, Georgia’s Tyler Hubbard and Ormond Beach, Florida’s Brian Kelley— combines electrifying, hard-driving rock with honest, expressive lyrics into one of the most exciting sounds in all of country music.
Produced by Joey Moi (Jake Owen, Nickelback), “Cruise” is an infectious anthem to love in its first magic moments, bringing their trademark harmonies and rocking sound to bear on a tale of youthful attraction, music and Georgia back roads sure to thrill old and new fans alike.
“We wanted a fun song that makes you feel good and literally makes you wanna cruise with the windows down. We love a good time just like our fans and hopefully this song will be a part of theirs,” said Brian. “I can’t wait for country fans to hear this new sound!” adds Tyler.
Florida Georgia Line is currently out on the road visiting radio and playing shows nationwide in support of the new single with upcoming dates opening for artists like Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford. The duo will also be featured on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour with Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, and Justin Moore.
To listen to “Cruise,” CLICK HERE
For more information on Florida Georgia Line and tour dates, visit www.FloridaGeorgiaLine.com
