Looking for something warm, fresh, and sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth in Nashville? Maybe something to get you through your college exams or that long day at work? Well, you’re in luck! One of the best new local businesses around town is owned by Jake Veyhl called Jake’s Bakes, which opened Jan. 16, 2013. Besides being warm, fresh, and homemade, you can get these delicious cookies delivered straight to your door in Nashville! Continue Reading →
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[Video] 1st Annual GEORGIA ON MY MIND Benefit For Georgia Music Foundation
The 1st annual GEORGIA ON MY MIND benefit for the Georgia Music Foundation in partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey took place at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville this past week playing to a sold out crowd. Continue Reading →
Gearing Up For The 24th Annual City Of Hope Celebrity Softball Game
Looks like another great line-up of celebrities this year!
Here’s our coverage from last year:
WHAT:
24th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game
Country music’s hottest stars have some fun off the stage during CMA Music Festival as they go to bat against cancer. Fans from all over the country come to see their favorite artists compete in the annual softball game that benefits cancer research at City of Hope. When team iHeartRadio, coached by Bobby Bones, and team Grand Ole Opry led by Pete Fisher take the field, a wild and comedic game ensues where anything can happen.
WHO:
Florida Georgia Line, Sara Evans, Brantley Gilbert, Danielle Bradbery, actress/host Alison Sweeney, Jana Kramer, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Eric Decker, Jessie James Decker, Chase Rice, Lindsay Ell, Lauren Alaina, Dee Jay Silver, Chuck Wicks, Kree Harrison, Sarah Darling, Brothers Osborne, Alecia Davis (CMT Hot 20 Countdown), Chip Esten (“Nashvhille”) and Bobby Bones (“The Bobby Bones Show”).
WHERE:
Greer Stadium
534 Chestnut St.
Nashville, TN 37203
WHEN:
Saturday, June 7 9:15am – pre-game festivities/game begins
For tickets and more about City Of Hope, go to: http://cityofhope.org/softball
Rodney Atkins To Host Fourth Annual ‘Music City Gives Back’ Concert On June 3
Country fans heading to Nashville in June for the CMT Music Awards and CMA Music Fest will have the chance to join chart-topping country artist Rodney Atkins for his annual “Music City Gives Back” concert in downtown Nashville on Tuesday, June 3. Now in its fourth year, the show will feature an all-star lineup of Atkins’ friends including Lee Brice, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson and more and will benefit Nashville’s W.O. Smith Music School. The event will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CT at 1st Avenue and Broadway and is free to the public.
Carl Black Chevrolet and Wrangler® are returning for the fourth year as presenting sponsors for Music City Gives Back. Both sponsors will stream the show live on CarlBlackRadio.com and WranglerNetwork.com, a first-of-its-kind mobile and online destination that serves as a centralized hub for all Western lifestyle content, respectively. Ally Financial will also be joining the event this year as a stage sponsor. Cumulus Media stations NASH-FM 103.3 and WSM-FM 95.5 will be on site, with “NASH Nights Live” Host Shawn Parr broadcasting live and “America’s Morning Show” Host Blair Garner introducing artists as they hit the stage.
“I am so excited to be part of this event for the fourth year in a row and to have such a great group of artists give their time and talent to help out,” said Atkins. “I’ve always believed that music is a great healer and it’s important to me as an artist to use that platform to give back.”
Founded in 1984, W.O. Smith Music School provides music instruction to children from low-income families for the nominal cost of 50 cents per lesson. An all-volunteer teaching artist faculty of 220 gives music lessons to more than 650 students annually. Instruments and all learning materials are loaned to the students at no additional expense.
Atkins is currently working on his fifth studio album for Curb Records and performing headlining dates across the country. For more information, please visit www.RodneyAtkins.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook @RodneyAtkins.
About Ally
Ally Financial is a leading automotive financial services company powered by a top direct banking franchise. Ally’s automotive services business offers a full suite of financing products and services, including new and used vehicle inventory and consumer financing, leasing, inventory insurance, commercial loans and vehicle remarketing services. Ally Bank, the company’s direct banking subsidiary and member FDIC, offers an array of deposit products, including certificates of deposit, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRA deposit products and interest checking. Ally’s Corporate Finance unit provides financing to middle-market companies across a broad range of industries. With approximately $148.5 billion in assets as of Mar. 31, 2014, Ally operates as a financial holding company. For more information, visit the Ally media site at http://media.ally.com or follow Ally on Twitter: @Ally.
About Carl Black Chevrolet
Carl Black Chevrolet is one of General Motor’s top dealers with locations in Atlanta, Nashville and Orlando as well as online at www.carlblack.com. CarlBlackRadio is an internet station available on the Tune In platform that features current singles, past hits and favorite album cuts of top Country artists broadcast inside the showrooms and ready for easy access with the GM 4G LTE digital dashboards available on new 2015 GM Models.
About Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media (CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands in order to deliver choices for listeners and advertisers and create opportunities for shareholders. As the largest pure-play radio company, Cumulus’ exclusive audio content is fully distributed through approximately 460 owned an operated stations in 89 U.S. media markets, over 10,000 broadcast radio affiliates and through numerous digital channels, including a national streaming/mobile platform and partnership with digital audio provider, Rdio. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.
About Wrangler®
Wrangler® Western Wear, a VF Corporation brand, is available nationwide in specialty stores, including work apparel chains, farm & fleet, and western stores, as well as through online and catalog retailers, and www.wrangler.com. To find a retailer or for more information on the Wrangler® family of products, visit www.wrangler.com or call 888-784-8571. To access the latest western lifestyle, rodeo and county music live streamed video, news and more, visit the Wrangler Network at www.WranglerNetwork.com.
NASHVILLE Becomes Thriving Franchise for ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Opry Entertainment and Big Machine Records
(l-r) Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio, Chaley Rose, Jonathan Jackson, Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Will Chase Photo By: Chris Hollo
They play the roles of Country music superstars on the ABC hit primetime drama but “Nashville” cast members are becoming real-life chart-toppers with original music escalating to the top of sales charts and LIVE performances to sold-out crowds in major markets.
ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Opry Entertainment and Big Machine Records — the entertainment heavyweights behind the show — have turned the “Nashville” audience into real fans. Viewers have become key purchasers of music, tour tickets and other branded merchandise in a mere two seasons of the show. ABC announced last week that the show will return to Nashville for a third season this fall.
“‘Nashville’ has quickly become more than just a TV series; it has become a serious multimedia franchise,” said Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group – the record label who markets and distributes music from the show. “It’s rare that a TV show brand can surpass its presence on the small screen, but the strong music sales prove that there’s a passion and a real connection between the viewers and the cast.”
Immediately following the April 23 broadcast of ABC’s “NASHVILLE: On The Record,” a special album of LIVE song recordings from several cast members entitled Nashville: On The Record (LIVE) was released to iTunes. Immediately propelling to #1 on the iTunes all-genre chart, the project is still in the Top 5 Country albums nearly two weeks later. Additionally, all three previously released THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE soundtracks jumped into the Top 15 on the iTunes Country Albums chart during the same time period.
“On The Record has always been a celebration of the songwriters and a gift to our fans, we are thrilled that it is also bringing new viewers to the show and music in a way that is so authentic to Nashville,” said ABC’s Dawn Soler.
To date, the soundtracks have sold over 600,000 copies and over three million individual track downloads.
THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE Season 2, Volume 2 was released to all digital retailers on May 6. The standard version includes 11 tracks while a special deluxe edition containing 21 tracks is now available exclusively at Target.
The first-ever “Nashville” Concert Tour with series stars Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack and Will Chase, delivered over and above in Chicago; Washington, DC; Philadelphia and New York City, with sell outs at all stops. Fans screamed the names of their favorite “Nashville” characters as they performed original songs from the show onstage. The tour is presented by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation and produced by Opry Entertainment. ABC affiliates in each city provided promotional support and shared the excitement if the “Nashville” tour.
“The response from the audience at the live shows has been overwhelming. The excitement begins with the first note and builds to a fervor with moments where the audience is singing along to each word,” said Steve Buchanan, President Opry Entertainment Group and “Nashville” executive producer. “The tour highlights the extraordinary talent of our cast and underscores the passionate musical connection created between the tv show and its fans.”
“’Nashville’ is a shining star in the television world – a first-rate drama and a musical franchise that continues to build on its passionate fan base. The must-have musical download story evidenced by the chart-topping OTR performance confirms what we have known all along – America loves Nashville,” said Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs.
HGTV Returns To The CMA Music Festival With Star-Studded Lineup And Interactive Fan Venue “The Lodge”
HGTV’s star-studded lineup at the 2014 CMA Music Festival will be the hottest ticket in town when the network returns to the Nashville event with its hugely popular venue The Lodge. From Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8, HGTV’s The Lodge offers festival-goers the ultimate country music fan experience, including live musical performances by popular country music stars Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and Kip Moore, as well as autograph signings, a mobile device recharging station and a $5,000 cash giveaway.
During the four-day festival, fans can catch a concert by their favorite artists at The Lodge, including Frankie Ballard, Eric Paslay, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, Sara Evans, Charlie Worsham, Parmalee, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Kristan Bush, Craig Morgan, Chasin’ Crazy, John Pardi, Glorianna and Love and Theft. Jana Kramer also will be on hand for autograph signings. For admission to The Lodge, fans must RSVP register in advance at CMAfest.com from May 21 – May 27 for the chance to obtain a wristband.
“Last year, we were overwhelmed with positive comments from fans who enjoyed the HGTV Lodge experience and it offered us a chance to connect face-to-face with a new audience,” said Shannon Jamieson Driver, senior vice president, marketing and creative, HGTV and DIY Network. “We’re back this year with another amazing lineup of country music stars and a unique ‘home’ setting that festival-goers won’t see anywhere else at the event.”
The 2,400-square-foot HGTV Lodge, conceived and produced by New York-based experiential + music agency Pop2Life and built by National Barn Company, also offers visitors a chance to recharge their electronic devices at the Brother vs. Brother Lounge, named for the hit HGTV home renovation competition series that premieres on Sunday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and stars the popular Property Brothers, Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott. In addition, visitors can enter for the chance to win $5,000 cash in the #LOVEHGTV Cash Giveaway. No purchase necessary and open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, 18 or older. The sweepstakes ends 4 p.m. CT on June 8, 2014. Void where prohibited.
HGTV knows that festival goers are as passionate about country music as the network’s audience is about their homes. To encourage fans to share their love of music and home, fans can upload photos of their experience at The Lodge on Twitter and Instagram at #lovehgtv and #lovemusic. The #lovehgtv hashtag is a part of HGTV’s 2014 brand campaign, which asks viewers to share what they “love” about home by tagging photos with #hgtv and #lovehome.
Schedule of Events* at The Lodge by HGTV (All times CT):
Thursday, June 5:
10 a.m.: Rascal Flatts performance + autographs
11:30 a.m.: Dierks Bentley performance + autographs
12:45 p.m.: Kip Moore performance + autographs
2 p.m.: Frankie Ballard performance + autographs
3 p.m.: Eric Paslay performance + autographs
4 p.m.: Josh Turner performance + autographs
Friday, June 6:
11 a.m.: Jana Kramer/autographs only
12 p.m.: Dustin Lynch performance + autographs
2 p.m.: Sara Evans performance + autographs
3 p.m.: Charlie Worsham performance + autographs
4 p.m.: Parmalee performance + autographs
Saturday, June 7:
11 a.m.: Brett Eldredge performance + autographs
2 p.m.: Tyler Farr performance + autographs
3 p.m.: Kristian Bush performance + autographs
4 p.m.: Craig Morgan + autographs
Sunday, June 8:
10 a.m. Chasin’ Crazy, performance + autographs
12 p.m.: John Pardi performance + autographs
1 p.m.: Gloriana performance + autographs
3 p.m.: Love and Theft performance + autographs
*All performances and times subject to change without notice.
About HGTV
America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 98 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
About CMA Music Festival: The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, bringing 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. More than 40 years later, the now legendary Festival has become the city’s signature music event. In 2014, CMA Music Festival will hose visitors from every state and 21 foreign countries. CMA Music Festival will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network. This is the 11th consecutive year that the event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music festival has achieved. “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” will be executive-produced by Robert Deaton.
Big Machine Music Partners with Inc. Magazine
Big Machine Music (BMM), the publishing arm of the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG), has officially partnered with Inc. magazine for its annual Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) in Nashville next week (May 20-22).
Hosted at the Omni Nashville Hotel, the national event will bring hundreds of CEOs and high-ranking executives of established companies to Music City.
As the “live soundtrack” for the conference, BMM artists and songwriters will perform throughout the week to give attendees an authentic Nashville music experience. Those confirmed to appear are Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Jonathan Singleton, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Greg Bates, Maddie & Tae and Courtney Cole.
BMM will be branded as a sponsor throughout the conference in addition to showcasing how attendees can enlist BMM for original or licensed music for their company’s branding and commercial initiatives. BMM recently created original music content for companies and brands such as General Mills and Crown Royal.
“We believe songwriters are just as much entrepreneurs as anyone, especially in Nashville,” said BMM Vice President Mike Molinar. “Inc. magazine is dedicated to covering the most business-savvy and creative companies of our generation and we are ecstatic to align Big Machine Music alongside them. We look forward to showcasing our incredible songwriters and uncovering opportunities to partner with those companies in attendance.”
“The Inc. Media family couldn’t work with a better group than Big Machine for our first GROWCO event in Nashville,” said Inc. Media President/Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “Some 1,000 entrepreneurs from Nashville and beyond are congregating to hear from the best in class — and by that I mean not only Inc.’s great entrepreneurs, but also the immensely talented roster from Big Machine Music.”
BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta will also have a strong presence, speaking to a select group of business leaders on behalf of Capital One – another sponsor of GROWCO. He joins an elite list of other conference speakers including Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban and Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter.
For more information, please visit: http://growco.inc.com/
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About Big Machine Music: Big Machine Music is a thriving full-service publishing company based in Nashville whose song catalog includes a medley of today’s top songwriters and recording artists. The multi-genre music company encompasses a joint venture with global mega-hit pop producer Lukasz Gottwald’s (Dr. Luke) Prescription Songs. BMM is a subsidiary of the Big Machine Label Group, the leading independent record label home to music superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Reba, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line.
About Inc. Media: Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. Media is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from two million in 2010 to more than six million today. For more information, visitwww.inc.com.
About the Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO): The 17th annual Inc. magazine’s Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) brings together nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest, most innovative entrepreneurs and business owners who want to achieve sizable growth within their organization. From emerging trends to best practices, the event’s agenda offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and unique networking opportunities to help advance companies. For more information, visitgrowco.inc.com
Big Machine Label Group’s Dot Records Signs On Seven Staff Members
Dot Records’ General Manager CHRIS STACEY today unveiled seven staff members who have been hired for the iconic label’s promotion efforts.
In late March, The New York Times first broke the news of the legendary establishment’s resurgence and announced the 20-year industry veteran’s appointment, who previously held posts at Warner Music Nashville. Remaining in Nashville, Stacey reports to Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta and can be reached at 615.846.7745 or chris.stacey@bmlg.net.
“I look at the team that we have assembled here at Dot and the entire Big Machine Label Group and I know that we cannot only compete, but win. Newly named Director of National Promotion Kris Lamb is such a perfect fit to spearhead this team, where we have such an amazing balance of experience, relationships, intelligence, promo skill and hustle. I cannot wait to unleash this team on our first single!” exclaimed Stacey.
Under Stacey’s leadership, the Dot Records’ powerhouse team will consist of staff members with multi-genres backgrounds as well as internal hires within the Big Machine Label Group:
KRIS LAMB (Director of National Promotion) is upped in the label group family, where he most recently served as the West Coast Regional for Big Machine Records and was integral in the careers of Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Danielle Bradbery and The Cadillac Three. He will relocate to Nashville and can be reached 615.846.7750 or via kris.lamb@bmlg.net.
JAMES MARSH (Director of Southwest Promotion) joins the team from Warner Bros Records, where he served as Southwest Regional Promotions Manager. Based in Dallas, TX, he is available at 615.846.7747 or james.marsh@bmlg.net.
BILL LUBITZ (Director of West Coast Promotion) will remain based in Las Vegas, NV, where he was most recently at Black River Entertainment in National Radio Promotion and West Coast Regional. He can be contacted at 615.846.7752or bill.lubitz@bmlg.net.
MICHELLE TIGARD-KAMMERER (Director of Midwest/Northeast Promotion) previously Sr. Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Country Radio Broadcasters and will be located in Nashville. She can be reached at 615.846.7751or via mtk@bmlg.net.
EJ BERNAS (Director of Southeast Promotion) comes from Curb/Universal, where he served as Sr. Director of Promotion. Remaining in Nashville, he can be contacted at 615.846.7749 or ej.bernas@bmlg.net.
RACHEL DOBSON (Promotion Manager) joins the label from Capitol Records Nashville & EMI Records Nashville, where she served as Promotion Coordinator. Shewill be based in Nashville and is available via 615.846.7748 or rachel.dobson@bmlg.net.
GARRETT HILL (Executive Assistant) is a staple within the Big Machine walls, previously interning with the company and working as the Traffic Coordinator for the label group. He can be reached at 615.846.7746 or garrett.hill@bmlg.net.
Under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella, Dot Records is armed with the same tenacity and poised for similar success that both BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta and Republic Records CEO Monte Lipman have enjoyed. Their previous joint venture, Republic Nashville, launched the careers of Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Cassadee Pope, scoring eleven #1 hits and selling over 30 million tracks in a mere five years.
Comparably, Dot Records will be headquartered in Nashville and will utilize the combined resources of Big Machine and Republic Records. The Universal Music Group, parent company of Republic Records, now owns the original Dot Records catalogue.
Dot Records’ success from inception in 1950 relied on finding, developing and marketing great music regardless of genre boundaries. That mission will remain intact as artists’ signings and incredible new music from across the globe are revealed in the coming months.
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[Photo Release] ABC’s “Nashville” Concert Tour Wraps
(l-r) Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio, Chaley Rose, Jonathan Jackson, Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Will Chase Photo By: Chris Hollo
The first-ever “Nashville” Concert Tour completed its four-city run Tuesday night in New York City with the ABC series stars Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack, Will Chase and special surprise guest Chaley Rose. Previous Chicago, Washington, DC and Philadelphia tour stops were all sold-out.
The tour was produced by the Opry Entertainment Group, with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation as the presenting sponsor
(l-r): back row: Scott Edwards, tour manager; Gary Craig, drums; Colin Linden, guitar; Steve Buchanan, President Opry Entertainment Group; Tim Lauer, keyboard, Jim Hoke, steel guitar/harmonica;guitar; John Dymond, bass
Middle Row: Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio
Front Row: Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Will Chase, Chaley Rose, Jonathan Jackson
Photo By ©2014 Heidi Gutman/ABC
About the Show
“Nashville” airs Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. on ABC and stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad and Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad. Will Chase recurs as Luke Wheeler. “Nashville” is executive-produced by Dee Johnson, R.J. Cutler, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment. For more information about “Nashville” visit ABC.com/Nashville
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Country Weekly’s Annual Kick-Off Party To Take Over Nashville’s Hard Rock Cafe June 3
Country Weekly to throw the bash of the summer with the annual Country Weekly Kick-Off Party powered by NASH on Tuesday, June 3 at Nashville’s Hard Rock Cafe. The event serves as the magazine’s pre-celebration to the big CMA Music Festival and will feature performances by two of today’s hottest country stars – Kip Moore and Frankie Ballard.
Sponsored by Durango and Roper, all proceeds from the show will benefit Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. For the past eight years, Country Weekly has teamed up with Musicians On Call on fundraisers to help support the charity’s mission.
“Musicians On Call couldn’t be any more excited to work with Country Weekly again on this great event,” says Pete Griffin, President of Musicians On Call. “Having the support of Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard, Hard Rock Cafe, Durango and Roper means so much to us and will allow us to bring the healing power of music to more patients and facilities in Nashville and around the country.”
Tickets are on sale now and range from $30 General Admission to a $500 VIP package including a reserved table for four guests plus a meet-and-greet with the performing artists. All attendees will enjoy a red carpet arrival complete with bright lights and a backdrop for photos. Doors open at 7:00P with the music cranking up at 8:00P.
For more information on the event, ticket options and Musicians On Call, please visit www.MusiciansOnCall.org.
About Kip Moore:
MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Kip Moore shot out of the gate with the best selling debut country album from any solo male country artist released in 2012 and 2013, which spawned the PLATINUM, two week chart-topping hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” followed by two more No. one singles, “Beer Money” and “Hey Pretty Girl.” In advance of his upcoming sophomore album due out later this year, Moore recently released “Dirt Road” as his latest single. In addition to headlining his own shows, which have often been selling out in minutes, Moore, “one of Nashville’s breakout stars…” (Washington Post), joins Tim McGraw on his SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN Tour for over 30 dates across the country this summer. www.KipMoore.net
About Frankie Ballard:
Frankie Ballard has launched onto the country music scene with breakthrough #1, GOLD-certified smash “Helluva Life.” The infectious anthem is featured on his current album SUNSHINE & WHISKEY (Warner Bros. Records), which debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and captures the rising newcomer’s unique blend of blues-infused, country rock. Produced by Marshall Altman (Mark Broussard), Ballard played guitar on every track on the project including his latest single “Sunshine & Whiskey.” The Battle Creek, Michigan native is currently touring all over the country playing headline shows and will join Jake Owen’s Days Of Gold Tour for select dates through the summer. His dynamic live show has caught the eye of many headliners, including Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and longtime idol Bob Seger, who have previously tapped him for coveted opening slots. Ballard has appeared on TBS’ Conan, NBC’s TODAY Show and CBS’ Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He first captured the national spotlight with hits – “Tell Me You Get Lonely” and “A Buncha Girls.” www.FrankieBallard.com
About Country Weekly
As America’s premier country entertainment source for 20 years, Country Weekly and CountryWeekly.com deliver the inside stories on country music’s hottest stars, featuring late-breaking news and the scoop on the stars’ lifestyles, families, homes, favorite foods and latest fashions. Country Weekly is published 52 times a year by parent company American Media, Inc. www.countryweekly.com
About Musicians On Call (MOC)
Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. To date, its volunteers have played for over 400,000 people nationwide. Musicians On Call continues its mission through room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities as well as the Music Pharmacy and Project Playback Programs. www.musiciansoncall.org
