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Country Music’s Hottest Rising Duo SMITHFIELD Releases We Make Our Own EP

By on March 1, 2019 in In The Press

Nashville, TN – March 1, 2019–Named an artist to watch by Billboard, Rolling Stone, Huffington Post and People, country music’s hottest rising duo Smithfield releases their new EP We Make Our Own TODAY. The EP debuted this morning in the Top 10 of the iTunes country chart at No 6. We Make Our Own EP includes all new songs and all true duets from the Texas-born singer/songwriters.

 

We Make Our Own EP is available HERE.

 

We Make Our Own EP TRACK LISTING:

We Make Our OwnIf You Were MineCounterfeitStill A FewMe No YouPull It Off

*Our World included on the physical only We Make Our Own EP

Today, March 1, the rising duo performs on NBC’s TODAY IN NASHVILLE which aired today. Click HERE to see their performance. Smithfield, one of Sirius XM’s prestigious picks for a “Highway Find”, will perform Saturday night at the GRAND OLE OPRY along with a star-studded lineup that includes Alison Krauss, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jeannie Seely, Brandon Lay, Riders In the Sky and more. Immediately following they will be featured on the Opry’s Facebook Live series OPRY ENCORE where they will perform. Smithfield will sign copies of their EP in the Opry Shop immediately following the Opry show at 9:15 PM.

Next week Smithfield will be part of another star-studded lineup for the prestigious Nashville House Concert at War Memorial Auditorium hosted by Sirius XM personality Storme Warren.

 

Smithfield has been featured or will be featured in media outlets including Cowboys & Indians, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Taste of Country, The Boot, One Country, Sounds Like Nashville, PopCulture, Whiskey Riff, Celebuzz, Nashville Insider, Nashville Gab, Nashville Access, NY Country Swag and more.

 

We Make Our Own, the title track of the EP, represents and is symbolic of Trey and Jennifer’s philosophy and personal anthem in how they live their life and how they handle their music careers- by paving and making their own way and doing it all a little differently. The EP is released by Deluge Records.

 

Smithfield teamed to work with multi Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter Seth Mosley and Mike “X.” O’Connor produced and co-wrote the EP. Their credits including producing albums for Francesca Battistelli, for KING & COUNTRY, Newsboys, Mandisa, Tyminski, Jaci Velasquez and another country duo High Valley among many others.

 

The new single, “Our World,” is at country radio now. “Our World,” written by Jaden Michaels, Jordan Minton and Ben Johnson, is available now at all digital retailers. “Our World” was produced by David Fanning.

 

“Our World,” an anthemic song capturing the feelings of youth and being invincible against the world, again embraces their unique energy-charged and unparalleled vocal chemistry between the longtime childhood friends Trey Smith and Jennifer Fielder. Trey’s rock-influenced vocals blending with the sounds of Jennifer’s classic country influences add an even deeper dimension to the lyrics and energy in their new single “Our World.”

 

Click HERE to listen to “Our World.”

 

“Our World” is the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed single “Hey Whiskey” which garnered rave reviews and was the song that caught the eye of not only Sirius XM and CMT but it put them on several “Artists To Watch” lists including People, Billboard, Huffington Post and Rolling Stone among others. Rolling Stone included “Hey Whiskey” as one of the “Best Country/Americana Songs” in their picks of the week and the Grand Ole Opry invited them to make their Opry debut and CMT championed the duo including them in their Artist Discovery Program to name a few.

 

To hear “Hey Whiskey” click HERE.

 

 

About Smithfield:

 

Smithfield was founded in 2011 with a dream as big as their home state of Texas. Vocalists, Trey and Jennifer, Smithfield took the stage by storm with their memorable music and stunning harmonies. Having grown up together, their on-stage chemistry is undeniably genuine and natural.
Country duos are a unique in the music industry. Two voices have to blend perfectly together, and that combination is often hard to find, even in two great singers. Against all odds, the duo has continued to persevere with their music and develop their sound. Trey and Jennifer have found that with a lot hard work and passion that anything can be accomplished. After only one year in Nashville, Smithfield had already landed opening gigs for established artists including Kane Brown, Scotty McCreery, Granger Smith, Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne and Old Dominion.

Mixing the heavily rock influenced background of Trey and the classical country tendency of Jennifer, Smithfield creates a unique blend of country sound that’s different and compelling.

Proving to be the hottest emerging duo in country music, Smithfield’s new single “Our World”

 

To find out more about Smithfield go to their website https://www.smithfieldmusic.com/ ;

To follow and connect with Smithfield go to, FACEBOOOK (@smithfieldmusic), TWITTER (@smithfieldmusic), INSTAGRAM (@smithfieldmusic); YouTube   (SmithField Music)

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Runaway June’s Debut EP Available Now

By on September 7, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe / Design Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

Wheelhouse Records trio RUNAWAY JUNE, “a band that’s well on its way to Country music superstardom” (People.com), has a lot to celebrate today as its self-titled debut EP is available now at all digital retailers and streaming services. Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young), and anchored by lead single “Buy My Own Drinks,” which Music Row Magazine praises as a “runaway hit,” the project has been eagerly-anticipated by critics and fans alike.

With their debut EP effort, critics have been propelled to declare, “it’s a rarity an act impresses so fully with their first rodeo, but Wayne, Cooke and Mulholland have already proven they defy the norm. They’re here to conquer,” (B-Sides and Badlands), while others note the ascending trio “is about to blow up…” (Whiskey Riff). Listen to the EP here.
“Buy My Own Drinks” was co-written by Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne along with Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear. In addition to the ACM nominated group’s latest single, the EP also contains their previous Top 40 hit ”Wild West” and a fan favorite from their live show, Dwight Yoakam’s “Fast As You.” 
“This is a group of songs that really expresses us as a band,” said Cooke. “We have been working on this project for two years and so many life changes have happened to us as people, and now more than ever we have songs that tell the stories of those moments.”
“The EP is a really fun and diverse look into our sound as a band. It incorporates the fun of the live show, but also shows some soft moments that fans can relate to,” added Mulholland.
Jennifer Wayne also noted of production, “Dann Huff has changed our lives. He’s completely zoned in our sound. He’s so collaborative and he’s such a joy to work with.”
“Buy My Own Drinks” officially impacted Country radio on 8/20. Creating an intoxicating buzz, the song exploded onto airwaves as the second most added song of the week.
Adding to the excitement, Runaway June continues to take Country music by storm as they prepare to support seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist Carrie Underwood as she launches a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360, in Spring 2019.  Sponsored by CALIA, the new tour will kick off on May 1 in Greensboro, NC, and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada and be promoted by AEG Presents.
Tickets for the concerts are on sale now.
For the latest news, tour dates and information, please visit: www.RunawayJune.com
Runaway June EP track listing:
1) “Buy My Own Drinks” (Hannah Mulholland, Jennifer Wayne, Naomi Cooke, Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear)
2) “I Am Too” (busbee, Corey Crowder, Liz Rose)
3) “Got Me Where I Want You” (James Slater, Kat Higgins, Justin Morgan)
4) “Fast As You” (Dwight Yoakam)
5) “Wild West” (Justin Lantz, Billy Montana, Jennifer Wayne)
About RUNAWAY JUNE:  Lauded by Billboard as the “Next Hot Trend in Country Music” and likened to a ‘Dixie Chicks for a new generation,’ Runaway June’s organic three-part harmonies and ringing strings are sweeping the nation, leaving a mark on one infatuated audience after another with its “inescapable talent” (AXS.com). The BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records act is comprised of the vocal stylings and musicianship of Naomi Cooke (lead vocals, guitar); Hannah Mulholland (vocals; mandolin); and Jennifer Wayne (vocals; guitar).  The trio is receiving rave critical notices from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The Huffington Post, CMT and more for its brand of organic and melodic Country music. Runaway June is the first all-female trio in over a DECADE to earn two Top 40 hits and recently scored a 2018 ACM nomination for New Vocal Duo or Group of The Year. They released their self-titled debut project for Wheelhouse Records on September 7. For more information, visit: www.RunawayJune.com 
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Kenton Bryant Releases Debut Self-Titled EP Today

By on August 24, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Big Machine Music

Big Machine Music announced today the signing of KENTON BRYANT to an exclusive songwriting agreement in a joint venture with 50 Egg Music, owned by fellow BMM writer Jonathan Singleton. The Kentucky born-and-bred singer/songwriter shares a preview of his gritty, earthy sound on his debut self-titled EP, available now: https://bmlg.lnk.to/KentonBryantEPPR. Kenton lends his songwriting sensibilities across six tracks and showcases his musicianship playing the acoustic and electric guitar heard throughout alongside Singleton who produced the collection.

KENTON BRYANT EP TRACK LIST
1. “Since You’re Gone” | Kenton Bryant, Jonathan Singleton
2. “Out On A Good One” | Kenton Bryant, Shane Minor, Cole Taylor
3. “Beer And A Bottle” | Kenton Bryant, Jeff Hyde
4. “Get A Little Gone” | Kenton Bryant, Aaron Raitiere
5. “Watered Down” | Kenton Bryant
6. “Anywhere But Gray” | Kenton Bryant, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton

“We put a lot of time into this EP and I’m so excited to finally get to share it with the world!” Kenton shares. “I wanted to give people a real idea of who I am and give somebody somewhere music to drink to, groove to, love someone to and miss someone to. I’m really looking forward to the ride and I can’t wait to bring everyone along with me.”

BMM General Manager Mike Molinar shared, “From his phrasing to the storytelling, everything about Kenton’s music sounds so unique and addicting. We couldn’t wait to share this first offering of his music with the world!”

Singleton adds, “I have loved helping Kenton get this EP where he wanted it to be. With his strong work ethic fueling the way he sings, performs and writes great songs, he makes it really easy and I’m just so proud of him.”

Kenton is currently on the road introducing his music to Country music fans from coast to coast, having previously joined the bill alongside some of the genre’s top acts including Willie Nelson, Tracy Lawrence, Dan + Shay, Kip Moore and Randy Rogers Band. For tour dates and more, visit KentonBryant.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Tyler Rich Delivers Self-Titled EP September 21

By on August 24, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Valory Music Co.

Leading with his debut single “The Difference,” TYLER RICH is proving to be just that with the No. 1 spot on SiriusXM’s The Highway, a performance on NBC’s TODAY, a major tour announcement and new music on the way. The Valory Music Co. artist will release his self-titled EP September 21, featuring four tracks that mix laid-back melodies with vivid lyrics. Enlisting Tyler as one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know, touts him as “the newest member of country music’s radio-minded incoming class, with a homecoming king’s wagger and a valedictorian’s songwriting smarts.”Rolling Stone ”

TYLER RICH EP TRACK LIST:
1. “The Difference” | Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Burgess, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett
2. “Adrenaline” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jordan Baum, Johan Lindbrandt, Michael McNamara
3. “11:11” | Written by Andrew Dorff, Jon Nite, Lindsay Rimes
4.“Take It Or Leave It” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jaron Boyer, Ben Stennis

“I’m beyond ecstatic to finally get my debut EP out to the world after all of the time we spent writing and creating!” shares Tyler. “I believe these first few songs really show who I am as an artist and what fans can expect out on the road.”

Recorded in Nashville, Michael Knox produced “Adrenaline,” “11:11” and “Take It Or Leave It” while Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta, Julian Raymond and Lindsay Rimes are credited on “The Difference.” Crossing over 18 million streams, “The Difference” has entered the Top 40 at Country radio.

In conjunction with the EP release on September 21, Tyler will treat fans to a special Amazon Original cover of Michael Jackson’s iconic “Billie Jean.” This Country/Pop version will be available exclusively on Amazon Music.

 

Tyler will build out the live versions for fans across the country this fall on Brett Young’s CMT ON TOUR: HERE TONIGHT, launching November 16 in Royal Oak, MI. Tickets in select markets are on sale now here. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks and Rachel Wammack also joins the lineup.
“Brett and I may have grown up on opposite ends of California, but our paths crossed several years ago in Orange County, and then again a few years later when we both made our way to Music City,” explains Tyler. “He’s always been such a class act, and an incredible songwriter. I‘m honored, and so grateful he’s invited me to tour with him this Fall, leaving our own stamp of California Country music across the states!”

Initial CMT ON TOUR: HERE TONIGHT 2018 Dates:
November 16 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Theatre
November 17 –  Northfield, OH – Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park – Hard Rock Live
November 18 – Saint Louis, MO – The Pageant
November 29 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
November 30 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
December 1 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
December 2 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
December 6 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
December 9 – New York, NY – Playstation Theatre
December 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy Theatre

From sold-out headline shows across the West Coast to being named a CMT Listen Up artist, Tyler has proven his powerful stage presence. Rolling Stone notes how he “is rising quickly through country’s mainstream ranks, unafraid to fill his music with R&B vocal runs and modern-rock aggression.” He has come a long way from his previous gig at Red Robin to opening up for stars such as Dustin Lynch, Sam Hunt, Justin Moore, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell and Dan + Shay. And while his fanbase has grown exponentially outside of his native California, hometown pride remains with Yuba City declaring August 18 as Tyler Rich Day and presenting him with keys to the city.

For tour dates and more, visit TylerRich.com.

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Website: TylerRich.com | Facebook: Facebook.com/TylerRichMusic | Instagram: @tylerrich | Twitter: @TylerRichMusic

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RCA Records Nashville Singer-Songwriter Rachel Wammack Debut Self-Titled EP Available Today

By on April 6, 2018 in In The Press

Rachel Wammack EP Artwork
Credit: Matthew Berinato

Singer-songwriter Rachel Wammack (pronounced wa-mack) releases her debut self-titled EP, Rachel Wammack, today via RCA Records Nashville.

Listen to it HERE.

The new Rachel Wammack EP was produced by Dann Huff and marks the first commercial release to come from the 23-year old native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, who was influenced heavily from the rich music history of her hometown, being shaped and sharpened by her upbringing there.

Wammack, who was eager to give her ever-growing fan base a glimpse of the environment that molded her into writing her first song at age 12, took a camera crew this past winter around her hometown, showcasing the people and places that have played a small part in the artist, Rachel Wammack.

Watch the short clip HERE.

Like her key influences before her, Adele, Otis Redding, Carrie Underwood and Sam Smith; Wammack honed her craft not only as vocalist, but as a songwriter. Throughout her adolescent years Rachel expressed her art in her songwriting, storytelling, playing in the High School band, and eventually pursuing a degree in professional writing.

All artists take different paths, but with Rachel, her path chose her. At the age of 17 she was discovered by Sony Music Nashville while performing in Muscle Shoals. Five years and many written songs later, Rachel received a record deal from Sony Music Nashville.

Today Rachel begins her next chapter as both a songwriter and recording artist with the release of Rachel Wammack.

Rachel Wammack EP Track Listing

1. Hard to Believe
Written by Rachel Wammack/Jason Reeves/Jimmy Robbins

2. Closure
Written by Rachel Wammack/Jonny Price

3. My Boyfriend Doesn’t Speak for Me Anymore
Written by Rachel Wammack/Danelle Reeves/Tiffany Vartanyan

4. Damage
Written by Rachel Wammack/Tom Douglas/David Hodges

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Sandra Lynn Releases FIGHT EP: Chapter 1 Of 3-Part Series

By on January 20, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit:  Daria Nagovitz

Country music singer-songwriter, Sandra Lynn released a new EP, titled FIGHT, yesterday on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, and Amazon. The new release is Chapter One of a three-part series, to be released throughout 2018, and features four new tracks, including “Fight,” “Rest In Pieces,” the EP focus track “Somebody Kissed Me At A Bar,” and “From The Outside.”

FIGHT is a testament to how Lynn has grown as an artist as she reveals deeply felt emotions and puts them into the music. “These songs touch on the vulnerable and intimate details we ladies like to talk about behind closed doors with one another,” she says of FIGHT, which features contributions from hit songwriters such as Rachel Proctor, Shane Stevens, Matthew West, and Melissa Pierce, including her collaboration with Jake Scott (“From The Outside”). “The songs convey the push and pull in relationships, which take work; sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t. I want listeners to feel that friction, but to also come away with a hopeful feeling that what’s meant to be will always work itself out. Fight for what you love, work for what you want, and don’t take relationships for granted.”

Photo credit: Daria Nagovitz

Taken together, the songs on FIGHT tell a story about a couple who are struggling to save their relationship (“Fight”), but eventually realize they must call it quits (“Rest In Pieces), though one isn’t so sure they’re over their former love when someone new tries to sweep them off their feet (“Somebody Kissed Me At A Bar”). The final song, “From The Outside,” delivers the larger message of Lynn’s story, which is that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. “What might appear to be happy on the outside might, in fact, be broken on the inside,” she says. “I hope the takeaway is not to wish for someone else’s life because you never know what goes on behind closed doors.”

Lynn’s new song, “Somebody Kissed Me At A Bar” is set to receive support through Spotify, and the music video debuted exclusively yesterday via CMT.com and CMT’s 24/7 digital all-music channel, CMT Music. Click here to view the video.

FIGHT was recorded at Ocean Way Studios and is produced by Grammy award-winning producer/engineer, Ben Fowler (Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sara Evans, Maddie and Tae).

Back in 2017, in mixing tradition with her own contemporary flair, Lynn released “Hey California;” which debuted on Radio Disney. The video for the single aired on Great American Country (GAC), The Country Network, The Heartland Network, and on CMT Music. 

Lynn currently splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, where she’s immersed herself among Music City’s creative community and has worked with some of Nashville’s most successful songwriters and producers including Rascal Flatts,’ Jay DeMarcus, Dave Brainard, Ross Copperman, Jeremy Spillman, Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Tom Schuyler, Tia Sillers, Victoria Banks, Paul Brandt, Mike Mobley, as well as ascending young songwriters Bobby Hamrick and Dave Pittenger. Lynn has also made a name for herself on the live circuit, opening for Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Kenny Rogers, Jana Kramer, and Josh Thompson, as well as performing during CMA Fest, the KNE New Music Stage at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and playing local Nashville venues, including 3rd and Lindsley and The Listening Room.

For more information about Sandra Lynn, visit www.SandraLynnMusic.com and her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

FIGHT EP Track List:
1. Fight (Rachel Proctor, Shane Stevens, Matthew West)
2. Rest In Pieces (Courtney Cole, Jeff Pardo, Melissa Pierce)
3. Somebody Kissed Me At A Bar (Brooke Eden, Dave Pittenger, Justin Wilson)
4. From The Outside (Sandra Lynn, Jake Scott)

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Bailey Bryan Celebrates The Release Of Her Debut EP

By on April 19, 2017 in In The Press

“Artist you need to know” (Rolling Stone) Bailey Bryan celebrated the release of her debut release SO FAR yesterday (4/18) at Saint Anejo in Nashville. Bryan’s team and friends gathered for an acoustic set as she performed all five songs from her debut EP, which was released last Friday, April 14.

Top L to R: Tom Lord (Red Light Management), Coran Capshaw (Red Light Management), Peter Strickland (Warner), Dennis Matkosky (Producer), Bailey Bryan, Ronli Tzour (300 Entertainment), Bill Burrs (300 Entertainment), Tom Martens (Warner), Callie Cunningham (Red Light Management) Bottom L to R: Lisa Ray (Warner Music Nashville), Becki DeVries (Kompass), Chelsea Dankner (300 Entertainment), Cris Lacy (Warner), Leslie Roberts (BMI)

Since “next big thing” (Perez Hilton) Bailey Bryan first arrived on the scene with her debut single “Own It,” critics have prepared the world to “fall in love” (People) with the singer/songwriter. Touted by Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly as an “artist you need to know,” Bryan is “ready to show the world her confident side” (Taste Of Country) with her EP SO FAR (300 Entertainment/Warner Music Nashville) that “runs the emotional gamut” (Billboard), available digitally now. Bryan is continuing to introduce her new music to live audiences across the country, currently on tour with Kane Brown after wrapping up a run earlier this year with Dan + Shay. On May 6, Bryan will take to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry stage to make her Opry debut. She has also been added to the MainStage lineup for several festivals this spring and summer, including Stagecoach (4/28) and Watershed (6/28). For additional information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.baileybryan.com.

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Cassadee Pope Toasts To Sizzling Summer EP Due Out June 3

By on May 19, 2016 in In The Press
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Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta, Cassadee Pope and Big Machine Label Group EVP/Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen Photo credit: Katie Kauss

CASSADEE POPE invited industry guests and friends for a sneak peek of her forthcoming SUMMER EP, out June 3 on Big Machine Label Group. Continue Reading →

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DRAKE WHITE “FEELS GOOD” WITH RELEASE OF LIVE EP

By on September 20, 2015 in In The Press

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Drake continues to win over audiences with his energetic, foot-stomping live show and now he will give fans worldwide the chance to experience that same excitement with the release of IT FEELS GOOD LIVE EP(Dot Records). Available now at all digital retailers, Drake’s first EP features his unique vocals, intense energy and songwriting talents on the four tracks he penned.

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