The Milk Carton Kids hit the Ryman Auditorium stage Thursday night in support of their new record I Only See The Moon, out now on Far Cry Records in partnership with Thirty Tigers. They are celebrating their 4th Grammy nomination this year for Best Folk Album.
Having a sound that has withstood time since their first public recordings in 2011, The Milk Carton Kids have developed and grown an impressive following. The Ryman audience was fully attentive to the simple production, reminiscent of the classic icons from the past (Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers), one microphone being shared by the duo was all that was needed for their magical chemistry on stage.
Singer/songwriter Alix Page opened the show with her beautifully rich and breathy vocal style, followed by renowned guitarist Julian Lage.
Nashville made a profound presence this year at London Fashion Week by honoring local designer Jeff Garner as the opening runway show at the iconic Burlington Arcade. Garner has made a name for himself and his Prophetik Clothing brand by dressing many musicians, from Taylor Swift to the Kings Of Leon. His designs have been seen on The Acadamy Awards, The Grammys and in various top publications. Garner is an eco-fashion pioneer.
Country artist Michael Rix has been differentiating himself as a performer by adding the banjo as an integral element to his soulful sound. Michael is endorsed by Recording King Banjos. At the helm of his latest release “Take A Drink,” Rix has definitely been paying his dues within the Nashville music community, not only sharing the stage and writing with some of the industries top songwriters, he is also an author, penning the book “From Cult To Country,” sharing his story as a cult survivor from his early childhood. Michael has a story that is unmatched, yet you can hear the triumph and hope within the music he shares.
Rix was approached by Garner in the spring of 2023 at the Davy Crockett “Savage Lands” movie premiere, presenting the idea for him to play and sing during Garners “Let Them Be Naked” runway show at London Fashion Week. The show was sponsored by The Redford Center (Robert Redfords foundation) and included a special appearance from Gerard Butler. Not only was this the 1st runway show ever to be held at Burlington Arcade, Rix was the 1st country banjo artist to perform within the historic property.
Michael Rix will be performing at the Pilgrimage Music Festival this Saturday at noon, kicking things off on the Americana Triangle Stage, with Mike Farris closing the show. Other headlining performers included at the Pilgrimage Festival are The Lumineers, The Black Crowes, Zack Bryan, Better Than Ezra and James Bay. To check out the full line up, visit www.pilgrimagefestival.com.
For more information about Michael Rix, Jeff Garner, Prophetik Clothing and London Fashion Week, please visit:
LL COOL J, GRETCHEN RHODES FT. MICK FLEETWOOD AND FRIENDS, ZIGGY MARLEY, LUKAS NELSON, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, FRED ARMISEN, SARAH MCLACHLAN, RYAN BINGHAM, STEWART COPELAND, KAI LENNY, ELVIS MITCHELL, JIMMY JAM AND MORE JOIN FORCES FOR #MAUISTRONG LIVESTREAM EVENT ON YOUTUBE
Produced by Rolling Live Studios and Licorice Pizza Records, in collaboration with Shiny Penny Productions, Riverstreet Productions, and YouTube Music, proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Hawaiian Community Foundation #MauiStrong Fund and MusiCares®
September 7, 2023 – LL Cool J, Gretchen Rhodes Ft. Mick Fleetwood and Friends, Ziggy Marley, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Fred Armisen, Sarah McLachlan, Ryan Bingham, Stewart Copeland, Kai Lenny and more will join forces for #MauiStrong, a special livestream event on YouTube benefiting the Hawaiian Community Foundation #MauiStrong and MusiCares®. Produced by Rolling Live Studios and Licorice Pizza Records, in collaboration with Shiny Penny Productions, Riverstreet Productions, and YouTube Music, the 120-minute livestream will air on Ziggy Marley’s official YouTube Channel on September 8th, 2023, at 2PM HST / 5PM PST / 8PM EST. Set your reminders now and tune in here to watch: https://yt.be/mauistrong.
Hosted by KCRW’s Elvis Mitchell, along with Jimmy Jam, the livestream will feature eight unique segments blending art, music, and storytelling, including a Hawaiian Blessing with Lei‘Ohu Ryder, cultural presentations involving hula and mele, and a “Drums for Maui” segment led by Stewart Copeland of The Police, backed by local musicians from the island. The livestream will cast a spotlight on stories of local heroism and the rich history and challenges of Lahaina and the wider Maui community. Broadcast from both Maui and Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, the full list of talent confirmed to participate includes Benny Uyetake, Fred Armisen, Gretchen Rhodes, Kai Lenny, LL Cool J, Lukas Nelson, Matthew Pinfield, Mick Fleetwood, Nathaniel Rateliff, Ryan Bingham, Sarah McLachlan, Skunk Baxter, Slim Jim Phantom, Stewart Copeland, Uncle George Kahumoku Jr., and Ziggy Marley.
Funds raised will support two crucial causes: the Maui Strong Fund, which provides immediate and long-term recovery aid for the people and areas devastated by the Maui wildfires; this can be done directly on the livestream watch page by clicking the DONATE button. And MusiCares, a charity supporting the health and welfare of the music community through preventive, emergency, and recovery programs. Additional proceeds from the soundtrack inspired by this event will be delivered to #MauiStrongFund and MusiCares.
For more information or to donate to the Maui Strong Fund and/or MusiCares, please visit:
About Hawai‘i Community Foundation | The Maui Strong Fund:
The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
HCF is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities.
About MusiCares:
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.
[BEYOND the 615 – Travel Feature] What’s the President’s Cruise on Royal Caribbean? It’s a special, annual cruise that the President & CEOofRoyal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley, plans a fun-filled, week-long cruise onboard one of Royal Caribbean’s modern, innovative ships and travels on along with the Executive Staff to celebrate all things Royal Caribbean with their most loyal cruisers.
Michael Bayley and the Executive Staff onboard Allure of the Seas for the President’s Cruise. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
Anyone can book this cruise. No invitation is needed to sail on it, but it depends on your tier level with Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program, the Crown & Anchor Society, as to what special events onboard for the week you’ll be invited to take part in.
There were plenty of fun activities for everyone onboard, regardless of loyalty tier level, to enjoy every day. Plus, there were more intimate, exclusive events that week planned for the two highest tiers: Pinnacle Club and Diamond Plus that included cocktail parties, trivia with the Executive Staff & hosted by Super Mario, Common Ground meeting with the president, sharing memories & memorabilia from past Royal Caribbean cruises with the President and Executive Staff by individuals, and a fun pool party. There were also daily activities reserved for only the highest and most loyal tier of the Crown & Anchor Society, Pinnacle Club, with daily meals shared together and exclusive surprises for them.
Pinnacle Club & Diamond Plus loyalty tier members enjoying a special Crown & Anchor Society Pool Party onboard Allure of the Seas in the Solarium during the 2023 President’s Cruise. July 2023 – Photo credit: Joe Zicari
Loyalty gains you special privileges, perks, and recognition onboard every Royal Caribbean cruise throughout the year with their loyalty program, Crown & Anchor Society, but during the annual President’s Cruise, your loyalty is uniquely-rewarded in different ways and taken to a heightened level depending on your tier status with them.
Each day I received surprises and special theme memorabilia to take home with me. Pictured are a few of the fun gifts I was given onboard during the President’s Cruise. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
Each day I was treated to a fun gift in my cabin or at an event that included a President’s Cruise-themed magnet on my cabin door to greet me on embarkment day along with my themed cowboy hat in the color of my choice at the cruise terminal, a bottle of champagne with a special note thanking me for my loyalty, a President’s Cruise-themed insulated bottle to take home, themed beach bag, a chocolate bar from Royal Day at Costa Maya, and a limited release 25th anniversary baseball hat. It was so much fun to open my cabin door to find special treats left for me. There were also daily drawings for luxe prizes that everyone onboard the cruise was entered in to at the largest events that week.
Some of the managers of crew onboard Allure of the Seas during the President’s Cruise greeting passengers. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
Now in its 6th year, this year’s President’s Cruise took place on the beautiful Allure of the Seas, part of Royal Caribbean’s oasis class of ships, from July 23-30, 2023 to the Western Caribbean ports of Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico.
Allure of the Seas Photo credit: Royal Caribbean International
Sailing out of Royal Caribbean’s brand new cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, this President’s Cruise promised to be bigger & bolder than previous President’s Cruises with the much-awarded cruiseline celebrating 25 years of the Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program, a new, state-of-the-art cruise terminal, and the most phenomenal comeback of all the cruiselines following the pandemic shut down back in 2020 as their stock prices continue to soar and prepare to launch 2 brand-new ships in 2024 (The highly-anticipated Icon of the Seas in January and Utopia of the Seas in July.)
Royal Caribbean’s brand new, state-of-the-art, multimillion dollar cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas that opened in November 2022. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean International
The oasis class is currently the largest class of ships in the world out of all the cruiselines, featuring: Wonder of the Seas (newest, launched March 2022), Symphony of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Oasis of the Seas. With the final ship in this innovative class to be unveiled in July 2024, Utopia of the Seas.
This was my first President’s Cruise to have the pleasure of sailing on, but it definitely won’t be my last if I can help it. I can say without hesitation that this was my very favorite cruise I have ever been on in my 30yearsof cruising. Being a long-time fan of Royal Caribbean since my very first cruise ever onboard their then state-of-the-art Sovereign of the Seas back in 1993, I was sailing as a Diamond Plus tier member with their loyalty program, Crown & Anchor Society. I have so many past cruises to compare this one to, so saying it was my favorite is no small feat.
As an added special treat, 10-time GRAMMY Award winner & musical icon, Chaka Khan, was onboard sailing all week with her family and band. She performed an exclusive concert twice while sailing during the 7-night voyage. Only a limited number of guests were able to see her perform in-person in the ship’s Amber Theater, but the concert was livestreamed all across the ship for special viewing parties in various venues onboard for all guests onboard to enjoy. You can watch some clips from her performance onboard HERE.
I had access to most of the special events planned, including seeing Chaka Khan perform live onboard this mammoth vessel, which was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Hearing her iconic hit songs again and seeing her perform in-person brought back so many great memories for me as a teenager growing up in the 1980’s, which was during the heighth of Chaka Khan’s career. She still has an incredibly-powerful voice after all these years and puts on a great show. I couldn’t help myself as I stood and sang along to “I’m Every Woman”, and I was out of my seat dancing for most of the show, as well. So much fun!
Super Mario having a little fun with the Executive Staff as he hosts a trivia game with them during the President’s Cruise. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
This special cruise included a milestone silver anniversary celebration of 25 years since the creation of the Crown & Anchor Society, which offers the best perks for loyalty out of all the cruiselines, in my opinion. Everyone onboard was able to enjoy this beautiful, silver-themed celebration in the ornate Royal Promanade.
There was the fun day at the port of Costa Maya where Royal Caribbean took over the entire port to celebrate Royal Day with free food, drinks, and entertainment at every turn that all guests onboard got to enjoy. You can see some of the highlights of the celebration HERE.
Royal Caribbean tookover the port of Costa Maya in Mexico for one day dubbing it Royal Day. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
The Royal Roundup, a country music-themed party held in Studio B, was a big hit among guests as drinks were served and people took to the dance floor for some fun linedancing doning their complimentary President’s Cruise cowboy hats that we all received on embarkment day at the new cruise terminal in Galveston as we prepared to sail away later that day. A great time had by all for some fabulous, boot-scootin’ fun!
Another highlight was the Garden Spritz party I got to enjoy along with other Diamond Plus tier members in the Central Park neighborhood of the ship, which was beautifully-decorated with touches of orange since sponsored by Chandon for this special occasion.
The Garden Spritz mixer sponsored by Chandon in the Central Park neighborhood onboard was beautifully-decorated and decked out in orange for Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club tier members only to enjoy. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
New Pinnacle Club members, Patrick and Janice Moan, enjoying the Garden Spritz mixer sponsored by Chandon in Central Park neighborhood onboard Allure of the Seas during the President’s Cruise 2023. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
The Central Park neighborhood is always one of my favorite places to visit because it is so beautiful and a wonderful place of tranquility to escape to for a nice dinner at one of the specialty restaurants, a peaceful stroll, listen to some jazz music, or to enjoy a nightcap whenever sailing on one of Royal Caribbean’s oasis class ships only.
This is a view of the Central Park neighborhood onboard Allure of the Seas from a little-known, tucked away public balcony accessible from deck 9 by the elevators on both sides. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
There is just so much I could write about, but I’m afraid this article would become a long novel if I go on about it much longer. So, I’m going to wrap it up now! I would book this particular themed cruise again and again in a heartbeat. It was a level of amped up fun that only Royal Caribbean International, its President and his Executive Staff knows how to truly bring!
The Island Jam with Michael Bayley held at the beautiful Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort in Roatan, Honduras for the President’s Cruise. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
This cruise had everything, even all-you-can-eat lobster tails with a full, fresh seafood spread available for all guests on the first day in the Windjammer Cafe along with specialty procured excursions filled with unique experiences designed for the President’s Cruise only, like the Island Jam with Michael Bayley, held at the beautiful Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort in Roatan, Honduras featuring an all-you-can-eat, mouthwatering spread of local favorites, fresh coconut water served in handcrafted coconuts with the President’s Cruise logo emblazoned on it, local music, dancing, and tasty tropical drinks with little umbrellas served by an attentive staff on sugar white sand beaches overlooking clear, turquoise-colored water. It was a slice of paradise for the day that I never wanted to leave!
If you are looking for an all-inclusive vacation that will appeal to the entire family, you can’t go wrong with a Royal Caribbean cruise onboard one of their 26 ships, but especially on an oasis class ship like Allure of the Seas. From great food, included in the cruise ticket cost per person, full Broadway shows like “Mamma Mia” in the Amber Theater, an aerial, acrobatic, highdiving, water-themed spectacular show in the Aquatheater that is a must-see (on oasisclass ships only), an ice skating rink by day turned into an entertaining ice skating show inside Studio B featuring elite level ice skaters from around the world, comedy club featuring rotating featured comedians, highly-organized by staff kids programs for all ages, a surfing simulator, pools, hot tubs, waterside, a zip-line, arcade, movies, shopping, live music in various nightclubs, dance classes, theme parties, parades through the Royal Promanade, trivia, bingo, full-access ship & kitchen tours with brunch, shipboard activities designed for athletes &
Enjoying breakfast in Coastal Kitchen on Allure of the Seas. Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
foodies, specialty dining, spa, health club, staff-led exercise classes, the adult-only fun of the Solarium featuring a pool & bar area and Casino Royale. (Don’t forget to insert your Seapass into the slot machines as you play or hand to the dealer at table games to become a member of Club Royale to earn points towards perks like free drinks, free cruises, onboard comps, invitations to special casino events, and more.)
Enjoying a cosmopolitan in the Diamond Lounge during Happy Hour onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. July 2023 – Photo credit: Patrice Majors | BEYOND the 615 (part of FOCUS on the 615)
There is just SO much to experience and do onboard Royal Caribbean’s innovative fleet of ships that will appeal to all ages and you’ll never be bored. I promise! So, what are you waiting for? Go to their site by clicking HERE to book a cruise now to see how fabulous a vacation at sea can be. Whether you’re a solo traveler, celebrating your honeymoon, a family traveling together, or enjoying retirement in your golden years, there is something onboard for everyone on a Royal Caribbean ship to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Greece, Asia, Australia, and more.
Want to find out when & where the next Royal Caribbean President’s Cruise is? Just watch the video below to find out!
BAND ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF M5LV: THE RESIDENCY INTO 2024
LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2023) – Today, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 share a new version of their latest single “Middle Ground,” now featuring country music star Mickey Guyton. Listen to “Middle Ground” [feat. Mickey Guyton] HERE via 222/Interscope Records. The record will impact at pop radio immediately.
History-making GRAMMY Award-nominated country songstress Guyton enriches and enlivens “Middle Ground” with a soulful and spirited verse. Her powerhouse vocal performance and intimate delivery add another perspective to this heartfelt anthem.
Guyton will join Maroon 5 onstage in Las Vegas on Saturday, for the final night of their 2023 Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM to perform the song live.
The original “Middle Ground” has generated north of 28.5 million global streams in addition to 3.6 million YouTube views on the music video directed by frequent collaborator David Dobkin [Sugar, Memories]. Beyond plugs from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more, People hailed it as “reflective,” while the band also delivered a powerful stripped-back performance of “Middle Ground” on The Voice. At radio, it broke into the Top 15 at Hot AC and Top 30 at AC, and remains Top 20 on the Hot AC charts. Not to mention, they remain the #26 “most listened-to artist in the world on Spotify.”
In addition, Maroon 5 have extended their successful Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM into 2024. Presented in partnership by Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, M5LV: The Residency opened in March 2023 to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Billboard crowned the band “a perfect fit for a Las Vegas residency.”
Be on the lookout for new show dates and more announcements from Maroon 5 soon.
Maroon 5 stands out as not only one of pop music’s most enduring artists, but also one of the 21st century’s biggest acts. Since they released their renowned debut album, Songs About Jane, to date, the Los Angeles band have achieved three GRAMMY® Awards, as well as selling a staggering 96+ million albums and 658+ million singles worldwide. Maroon 5 currently has more than 20 billion combined streams on Spotify and has the most billion plus streamed songs by a group, with nine.
Maroon 5 was the first artist to reach over 3 billion views on a music video on YouTube and they currently have more then 20 billion combined views on YouTube channels. Maroon 5 has 32 records on the BILLBOARD HOT 100 since their first release in 2002. 26 of those hit the Top 50, with 22 in the Top 25, 15 in the Top 10 and 10 in the Top 5; of which three are Diamond Certified and 23 are Platinum certified. Maroon 5 has the most Top 10’s in this century by a duo or group, the most #1’s on the HOT 100 this century by a duo or group, and the most #1’s by a duo or group in the history of the Top 40 chart. In January of 2023, “Moves Like Jagger” was announced the #2 most downloaded song of all-time.
In 2022, Maroon 5 performed in front of the Pyramids of Giza, performed to over 100,000 people in Tel Aviv across two sold out shows, and to over 125,000 people in Japan on their sold out “Dome Tour,” with two nights in Tokyo and one in Osaka.
Carrie Underwood Releases New Song “Give Her That” Off Upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe Edition
Deluxe Edition Digital Pre-Order Available Now | Full Track Listing Below
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 11, 2023) – Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood releases brand new track “Give Her That” today. Written by Underwood with David Garcia and Lydia Vaughan, “Give Her That” appears on the Deluxe Edition of Underwood’s critically acclaimed Denim & Rhinestones album. Physical and digital pre-order for the Sept. 22 deluxe release available HERE.
Underwood recently revealed she returns for the 11th consecutive show open for NBC’s Sunday Night Football this fall. Additionally, Underwood’s upcoming concert dates include performances at the Grand Ole Opry, joining Guns N’ Roses at GEODIS Park in Nashville, and her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre continues this September. Fans can also tune into her year-round, exclusive CARRIE’S COUNTRY SiriusXM channel 60.
Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe Editiontrack listing:
1. Denim & Rhinestones
2. Velvet Heartbreak
3. Ghost Story
4. Hate My Heart
5. Burn
6. Crazy Angels
7. Faster
8. Pink Champagne
9. Wanted Woman
10. Poor Everybody Else
11. She Don’t Know
12. Garden
13. Out Of That Truck*
14. Give Her That*
15. Drunk And Hungover*
16. Damage*
17. Take Me Out*
18. She Don’t Know (LIVE from The Denim & Rhinestones Tour)*
NEEDTOBREATHE RELEASES UPLIFTING SINGLE “HIDEAWAY” FROM NEW ALBUM CAVES, DUE SEPT. 15
Tickets for Fall Arena Tour On Sale Now
Photo Credit: David Od
Nashville, TN – August 10, 2023 – “ Chase down the silver lining, we’re gonna find a way,” lead singer Bear Rinehart of multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE recites on their newest single, “Hideaway,” released today.
Co-written by Rinehart and notable Nashville songwriters Trent Dabbs and John-Luke Carter, “Hideaway” is a catchy, uplifting track that will resonate with listeners that have ever felt tired, beaten down or alone.
Described as “hopeful and joyful” (Rolling Stone) and as “delivering a passion through their music that leaves their fans feeling like they’ve just climbed down from a mountain” (Forbes) the comforting message of “Hideaway” encourages resiliency through the hard times.
It’s also what initiated the recording process for the band’s new album CAVES. “We traveled to Utah to do pre-production on some new songs and ‘Hideaway’ came together in a really magical way,” NEEDTOBREATHE explains, “It’s one of our favorite moments on the record.”
Fans can listen to “Hideaway” HERE today and pre-order or pre-save CAVES HERE.
Due out September 15, CAVES is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a bigger, more expansive new scope––one that American Songwriter writes is “brimming with anthemic, arena-worthy sounds” and has “larger-than-life productions.”
The album features a diverse lineup of special guests, including country hitmakers Carly Pearce and Old Dominion, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance and alternative rock band Judah & The Lion, who will be touring with NEEDTOBREATHE this fall. Tickets are on sale now HERE.
CAVES was written in two post-pandemic phases – first during their aforementioned getaway in Utah, where the group was finally able to get together again, and then again after they returned to the road, re-acclimating to massive crowds alongside OneRepublic. The making of the album was captured in a two-part documentary “A World Without A Mirror: The Making of CAVES”. To watch part one, click HERE.
CAVES Tracklist
1. The Cave
2. Everknown
3. How Wonderful We Are
4. Dreams (ft. Judah & The Lion)
5. When You Forgive Someone
6. Wasting Time (ft. Old Dominion)
7. Fall On Me (ft. Carly Pearce)
8. Hideaway
9. By and By
10. Reaching Out To Find You
11. Temporary Tears (ft. Foy Vance)
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About NEEDTOBREATHE
Despite a 20-year history that includes all the accolades of an iconic band, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE came into their latest studio album with a much different frame of mind. They still felt they had something to prove. In truth, this is a band who have loomed large for years, leveraging a unique fusion of modern rock, purpose-driven soul and irresistible pop appeal into a stat line which puts them in exceedingly rare company. Formed in South Carolina in 2001, NEEDTOBREATHE has grown and evolved to occupy a unique position in the modern genre landscape. They’ve placed five Number One albums all across the Billboard chart spectrum, from Rock and Alternative. They’ve racked up two billion career streams and scored multi-platinum chart topping hits – deep-feeling anthems with a spiritual conscious like “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” “Let’s Stay Home Tonight” and dozens more. And they’ve done it all while filling venues across the globe, either as headliners or with a diverse array of superstars like Taylor Swift, OneRepublic and Tim McGraw. Ask their fans and it’s been two decades of spirit-mining songs, master musicianship and elemental artistry, digging deep to create a series of sonic monuments to the human condition. Yet for all they’ve built, the five-piece group remains a veiled figure in the shadowed fringe of modern rock to some – so on their ninth studio album, CAVES, they’re coming out into the light. Due September 15, CAVES is a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrumentation and epic-scale energy, giving the band’s soul-probing approach a bigger, more expansive new scope. To learn more, visit NEEDTOBREATHE.com.
{Nashville, TN, August 9, 2023} – Rising trio Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack) announce their debut album Last Rodeo will be released on October 20th. The 18 track album features brand new hits as well as already released tracks “Last Rodeo,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” “Sundown Somewhere,” “On My Way,” their breakout success “Growing Old With You” and fan favorite “Bar Friends.” You can watch the trailer here.
“If you would have told us a few years ago that we would be where we are today we wouldn’t have believed you,” says Restless Road. “We’ve been through so many ups and downs as a band, and that’s what this is about. Never giving up and always keeping your eyes on the road. It’s about believing in yourself even when people tell you no, and persevering until your dreams become a reality. And that’s why the three of us are so excited for the biggest thing we’ve done yet.”
Last Rodeo Album Track List
1. Last Rodeo (Trannie Anderson/Lindsay Rimes/Garrett Nichols/Zach Beeken/Colton Pack)
2. Head Over Heels (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jacob Rice/Kyle Sturrock)
3. Growing Old With You (Charles Kelley/Jordan Minton/Jordan Reynolds)
4. Could’ve Been a Love Song (Zach Crowell/Ben Hayslip/Hunter Phelps)
5. Roll Tide Roll (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Kyle Sturrock)
6. Bar Friends (Geoff Warburton/Jordan Schmidt/Kyle Clark/Tyler Filmore)
7. Tell Me Not To (Zach Beeken/Emma-Lee/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack)
8. Go Get Her (Josh Jenkins/Brice Long/Mark Nesler)
9. I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy (Colton Pack/Garrett Nichols/Zach Beeken/Jared Keim/Travis Wood)
10. 10 Things (Zach Beeken/Devin Dawson/Jared Keim/Garrett Nichols)
11. Leave Them Boots On (Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jonathan Smith)
12. Easy for You to Say (Zach Beeken/Josh Kear/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Lindsay Rimes)
13. You Don’t Have to Love Me (Austin Shawn/Zach Beeken/Nate Kenyon/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack)
14. No Can Do (Jessi Alexander/Zach Beeken/Matt Jenkins/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Jacob Rice)
15. That Town and You (Ben Burgess/Devin Dawson/Joshua Kerr/Jordan Reynolds)
18. On My Way (Zach Beeken/Kyle Clark/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Lindsay Rimes)
2023 started with a bang with the trio being named as one of Spotify’s Hot Country Artists To Watch, and releasing a number of tracks including “On My Way,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” and “Last Rodeo.” Country Central raved “Last Rodeo,” is “undeniably catchy, built around big pop rock guitars,” while Country Now claims, “Letting their hard-hitting storytelling skills take the lead, the band adds a bit of fuel to the fire in a post-breakup tune that doubles as a fresh summertime anthem.
The guys tour kicked off the year touring in Europe/UK with Kane Brown, played Stagecoach for the very first time, was all over CMA Fest (including having their very own dunk tank). They will continue through the rest of the year touring with Russell Dickerson and make spots at various festivals along the way. For more information on touring please visit www.restlessroad.com.
About Restless Road
Made up of three different but complementary voices, country band Restless Road is “one of the most intriguing and exciting acts of the year” (Wide Open Country). Praised by People, Taste of Country, Billboard, and more, the trio’s powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics have accumulated nearly 200 million cumulative career streams and amassed a following of over 4 million on their social media platforms. As NBC’s Today Show host Hoda Kotb put it, “That harmony…you feel it in your soul.”
In 2019, Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Colton Pack and Garrett Nichols) has been honing their craft, nurturing their songwriting skills, and perfecting their signature harmonies. After signing with Kane Brown’s joint venture with Sony Music Nashville, the band began their journey to success.
The trio released their self-titled debut EP in 2020, as well as a string of singles including “Bar Friends,” “Sundown Somewhere,” and their Sirius XM The Highway #1 hit “Growing Old With You.” The success of the track and a performance on ABC’s The Bachelor catapulted the trio into a new level of stardom. With the trios “captivating melody and lyrics” (American Songwriter), the trio has been featured by Billboard, CMT, EXTRA, The Today Show, and more and was recently named as one of Opry’s Next Stage Artists.
With all signs indicating Restless Road as a contender for best new vocal group, its members continue to write, sing, and perform together as they take the next steps down country music’s long and winding road.
For more information on Restless Road including tour dates and their latest music, visit www.restlessroad.com
Nashville, TN – August 8, 2023 – 11th-annual Watershed Music and Camping Festival hosted the three-day event with fans returning to The Gorge in George, Washington, to see a star-studded lineup including headliners Cody Johnson, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson.
With the sun shining across the picturesque venue, the three-day festival kicked off on Friday with sets from Carly Pearce, Niko Moon, Wade Bowen, and more. The evening commenced with a stellar performance by Cody Johnson swooning the lively crowd under the starry night sky.
Cody Johnson at Watershed. Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga
The summer fun continued on Saturday, with fans enjoying memorable sets across both stages and singing along to the likes of Aaron Raitiere, Warren Zeiders, Tenille Townes, Kameron Marlowe, and Parker McCollum. Recent Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Keith Urban closed out the night, delivering an energetic performance of songs spanning his lengthy discography.
Keith Urban at Watershed. Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga
Both Friday and Saturday nights ended with dance parties under the night sky at “Late Night with DJ Rod Youree” as fans enjoyed the festivities taking place at the Next From Nashville Stage presented by Wrangler.
Sunday saw electric performances by Conner Smith, Travis Denning, Avery Anna, and Ernest. Wrapping the festival’s 11th year on one of the most scenic stages in America, Lainey Wilson stepped into the headlining slot for Luke Bryan, due to illness. She closed the show with a homage to Bryan, singing fan favorites “Drink a Beer,” “Drunk on You,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” and “Country Girl.”
Lainey Wilson at Watershed. Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga
Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather to enjoy the festival’s “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Over the weekend, crowds gathered at the Next From Nashville Stage—the stage that has become a tastemaker for artists in country music—to catch special performances from the most buzzed-about newcomers, including Ben Burgess, Ella Langley, Peytan Porter, Ben Chapman, Chayce Beckham, and Lauren Watkins, amongst others.
Carter Faith at Watershed. Drone Photo Credit: FlyHi Films Artist Photo Credit: Fernando Ramirez Zuñiga
For more information on Watershed, visit WatershedFest.com, Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #WatershedFestival.
Watershed is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals across the country, including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, BEACH IT! Music Festival in Virginia Beach Oceanfront, VA and TidalWave in Atlantic City Beach, NJ Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Live Nation Concerts, Ticketmaster and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Lineup Spans Across Genres with Artists Lauren Alaina, Wade Bowen, Tyler Braden, Collie Buddz, Deana Carter, Dee Jay Silver, Ashley Cooke, DJ Rock, Alexandra Kay, Corey Kent, Wiz Khalifa, Kidd G, Mike., Niko Moon, Justin Moore, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen, Kylie Morgan, Carly Pearce, Pecos & The Rooftops, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, Brittney Spencer, Cole Swindell, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic, and Brett Young on Festival Bill
Next From Nashville Stage Lineup Also Announced Today
Three-Day Seaside Festival Will Feature Three Stages, Taking Place April 14-16, 2023 In Fort Lauderdale, FL
NASHVILLE, TN – Nov. 11, 2022 – Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, today announces the lineup for the 2023 ocean-side festival, taking place April 14-16, 2023. Main stage headliners include superstars Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, and Shania Twain. The star-studded festival will feature artists across several genres and raises money for marine conservation efforts. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 18th at 10am ET. For more information on tickets, hotel reservations and more, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com.
Artists including Wade Bowen, Deana Carter, Ashley Cooke, Alexandra Kay, Dee Jay Silver, Niko Moon, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, and Cole Swindell will also perform on the festival’s main stage. The lineup for the Sunset Stage includes Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Collie Buddz, DJ Rock, Corey Kent, Kidd G, Wiz Khalifa, Mike., Justin Moore, Kylie Morgan, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic, and Brett Young. The festival will also feature a stage dedicated to emerging acts based out of Nashville, the Next From Nashville Stage. The lineup for this stage includes Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Tyler Booth, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, Catie Offerman, Aaron Raitiere, Frank Ray, Red Clay Strays, and Alana Springsteen. This stage will also feature a special performance from Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Known for its “jaw-dropping performances” (CMT), the festival also has a commitment to supporting ocean conservation efforts. Each year the festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved. For more information, visit tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation.
For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.
About Rock the Ocean:
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.
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LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2023) – Today, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 share a new version of their latest single “Middle Ground,” now featuring country music star Mickey Guyton. Listen to “Middle Ground” [feat. Mickey Guyton] 
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