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The Listening Room, The Big 98 And 103-3 Country Present: Jameson Rodgerd & Friends Slated For April 23

By on March 26, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Columbia Nashville/River House Artists breakout singer-songwriter Jameson Rodgers will host two special performances benefitting the Music Venue Alliance-Nashville on April 23 at The Listening Room in Nashville. Local radio stations THE BIG 98 and 103-3 Country will present performances at 6:00 p.m. CT and 8:30 p.m. CT, respectively. Guests include Carly Pearce, Jimmie Allen, Jordan Davis, and Tenille Townes.

“This last year has been extremely difficult for all kinds of businesses and individuals, but independent music venues have possibly suffered the most,” said Rodgers. “I played one of the last shows at Kanza Hall in Kansas City in February 2020 before it permanently closed due to the pandemic. Douglas Corner, where I played for the first time ever in Nashville, also closed last year. When I heard Exit/In may be going up for sale I knew I had to do something to help struggling independent music venues in Nashville. We came across MVAN and knew that was the perfect partner to get funds into venues’ hands. I’ve spent years touring in clubs and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. We can’t let all these venues close and suffer. I’m really grateful to The Listening Room, THE BIG 98 and 103-3 Country for presenting, hosting and donating the proceeds from this show. A big shout out to my fellow artist friends for donating their time to raise funds for these clubs that are important to each of us.”

Tickets are available now at ListeningRoomCafe.com for both shows (Pearce will appear at 6:00 p.m. performance only). One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will benefit Music Venue Alliance-Nashville, a coalition working to ensure no Nashville independent music venue closes its doors permanently due to COVID-19.

“We are excited to join forces with THE BIG 98, 103-3 Country and these artists to raise money for such a worthy cause,” said Chris Blair, owner and operator of The Listening Room, which is a member of MVAN. “Nashville’s independent music venues are a crucial piece of the city’s history and music landscape. MVAN needs the community’s support to keep local venues and independent music alive in Nashville.”

The announcement comes on the heels of Rodgers’ recent AIMP-Nashville nomination for Rising Artist-Writer of the Year, where his Gold-certified, No. 1 debut single “Some Girls” is also nominated for Song of the Year. “Some Girls” was the first of only two solo male debut singles to reach the top of the charts in 2020.

Meanwhile, his latest Top 40 single, “Cold Beer Calling My Name” featuring Luke Combs, continues its rise at country radio and has notched more than 27 million on-demand streams. The “feel good party song” (Billboard) has been celebrated as “just what you need to crack open a good time” (Sounds Like Nashville) and “blue-collar magic” (NY Country Swag). Country Now praised the single as one of the 11 Best Country Songs of Summer 2020, and Rolling Stone echoed “it’s the escapist chaser that many of us can use these days.”

Rodgers ended the year in the Top 5 of Billboard’s Top New Country Artist chart and has been tapped as an artist to watch in 2021 by The Boot, MusicRow, and more.

About Jameson Rodgers: Columbia Nashville/River House Artists singer and songwriter Jameson Rodgers continues to blaze his trail to stardom following his breakout, Gold-certified No. 1 debut hit “Some Girls.” The track helped earn Rodgers a Top 5 spot on Billboard’s 2020 Top New Country Artist chart, the 2020 MusicRow Discovery Artist of the Year Award and a spot in the outlet’s Next Big Thing Class of 2021. Rodgers’ new single “Cold Beer Calling My Name” features label mate Luke Combs and has been celebrated as one of the 11 Best Country Songs of Summer 2020 (Country Now) and praised by Rolling Stone as “the escapist chaser that many of us can use these days.” Initially making his mark on Music City as a behind-the-scenes songwriter, Rodgers has co-penned Platinum-selling hits for Florida Georgia Line (Top 10 single “Talk You Out of It”) and Chris Lane (No. 1 smash “I Don’t Know About You”), along with “Camouflage Hat” on Jason Aldean’s most recent album 9 and the title track of Luke Bryan’s latest release Born Here Live Here Die Here. Rodgers spent 2019 supporting Combs on the sold-out BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART TOUR, playing more than 60 arenas and amphitheaters, and is currently working on his debut full-length album with producers Mickey Jack Cones, Chris Farren, and Jake Mitchell.

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About The Listening Room : The Listening Room first opened its doors in historic Franklin, TN, in 2006. As a singer and songwriter himself, Founder and President Chris Blair realized a need for a venue that supported the local community of songwriters, while offering top quality acoustics and technology. In 2008, Blair relocated the venue to Cummins Station, where it grew quickly in popularity and took its place as one of the best venues in Nashville to hear both established and up-and-coming songwriters play their own original songs. The Listening Room now resides in the vibrant neighborhood of SoBro, just a stone’s throw from the popular Broadway strip. Continuing to grow in reputation and demand, The Listening Room is now one of the city’s most popular attractions for locals and tourists alike. For more information, visit www.listeningroomcafe.com.
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Pandora Live Shines With First All-Female Line-Up

By on June 6, 2019 in Uncategorized

On Monday, June 3rd, Pandora returned to town with their annual CMA Fest week event, Pandora Live, at the beautiful and historic Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

  • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 03: Maren Morris performs on stage for Pandora Live at Marathon Music Works on June 03, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Pandora)

This year’s event featured crowd-pleasing performances by Maren Morris, Lindsay Ell, and Tenille Townes, the first all-female line-up in the history of the event in Nashville.

  • Attendees pose with their fun crowns they created courtesy of sponsor, Baskin-Robbins, at Pandora Live in Nashville.

Always a popular, free event, this year’s Pandora Live set record numbers in attendance. The line to get inside the venue wrapped around the block at Marathon Village as music fans stood patiently in line for hours prior fighting the heat and humidity just for the opportunity to see the show.

  • Maren Morris entertaining the crowd at Pandora Live in Nashville. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

The crowd was not disappointed and the record-setting concert in attendance featuring the all-female line-up demonstrated that country music fans WILL show up in droves and certainly DO want to hear from the many talented female artists in country music. Hope you are taking notice, country radio! This is a conversation that has continued for too long among the industry and fans alike. Happy to see Pandora, CMT, and more featuring and supporting women. Each of the three artists featured are also members of CMT Next Women of Country.

  • Lindsay Ell performing at Pandora Live. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

GRAMMY winner Maren Morris closed out the night as headliner and was joined on-stage at one point by country artist and boyfriend, Ryan Hurd, to sing “All My Favorite People”. ACM Award nominee Lindsay Ell always stuns with her stellar electric guitar skills. She has grown so much as an artist, has really found her voice, and gained strong stage presence as a performer gaining experience as she continuously tours all over the world. New artist Tenille Townes always delights the crowd with her sweet, approachable presence and unique vocals.

  • Tenille Townes performing at Pandora Live. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

Preceeding the musical performances, fans had an opportunity to taste some Twisted Tea posing with their fun photo opportunity simulating floating on water, nibble on some fresh Krystal cheeseburgers and fried apple pies, sample some Burt’s Bees products, make their own crown at Baskin-Robbins, pose for a picture with the USAA photo opportunity that included a giant acoustic guitar, and even get a shave or haircut at the mobile barber shop from Cremo, and free giveaways from Shipt. All thanks to these generous sponsors, which is always a fun interactive experience that changes up at each of the Pandora Live events.

  • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 03: Guests enjoy free hair care with Cremo during Pandora Live at Marathon Music Works on June 03, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Pandora)

Be sure to download the free Pandora app on your phones at Google Play or Apple store. I know it is a favorite of mine to listen to, especially as I’m walking or by the pool.

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    Tenille Townes’ “White Horse” Out Today

    By on March 1, 2019 in In The Press

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging singer, songwriter and performer Tenille Townes’ new song, “White Horse,” is out today. Listen/share HERE.

    Written by Townes, Daniel Tashian and Jeremy Spillman, the song is the second track unveiled from Townes’ forthcoming debut album, produced by Jay Joyce and due later this year on Columbia Nashville. Of the song, Townes comments, “‘White Horse’ is a song about how love can look a little bit differently than we might expect it to. I think we grow up in our society completely surrounded by that fairy tale idea of what love should be, but maybe love is even bigger than that. I think it’s important to be open hearted and to push the boundaries of what society might build up in our expectations. I love that this song stands strongly in the idea that love isn’t always about the ivory towers and the roses.”

    Already receiving widespread attention, Townes was recently named iHeartCountry’s next “On The Verge” artist. The program includes on-air exposure, which has already led to a lift for her debut single “Somebody’s Daughter,” as well as significant digital and social support across iHeartMedia’s network of country radio stations and websites. The program has proven instrumental in the development of such successful and highly credible artists such as Sam Hunt, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Mitchell Tenpenny and Cam. In celebration of this honor, Townes will perform on the iHeartCountry Festival stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX on May 4.

    Townes is also one of Amazon Music’s “2019 Artists To Watch,” CMT’s “Next Women of Country,” iHeart Radio’s “Artists To Watch in 2019” and is included in The Bobby Bones Show’s “Class of 2019,” CMT’s “Listen Up” and the inaugural class of “Opry NextStage.” Moreover, Townes continues to garner widespread attention including recent critical praise at NPR Music, Rolling Stone, The Tennessean, Refinery29, Wide Open Country and Sounds Like Nashville.

    Townes is currently on the road supporting Dierks Bentley as part of his extensive BURNING MAN TOUR. The tour, which kicked off January 17 at Hamilton, ON’s FirstOntario Centre, features performances across Canada and the U.S., including stops at Chicago’s Casino Amphitheater and Columbus’ Nationwide Arena among many others. Of her recent performance with Bentley at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, The Tennessean declares, “Country music’s new it girl Tenille Townes has one of the most distinct voices in country music.” Additionally, she will perform select dates this March in Australia as part of the international “CMA: Introducing Nashville” series. See below for complete tour details.

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    The Opry Unveils 2019 Class Of NextStage

    By on January 10, 2019 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

    Riley Green, Tegan Marie, Sally Williams, Tenille Townes & Travis Denning.
    Photos By Chris Hollo/2018 Copyright Grand Ole Opry

    On Tuesday, January 8th, the Opry unveiled their first ever class and new yearlong initiative supporting new country artists, NextStage, featuring 4 artists on the rise that have debuted at their iconic institution: Tegan Marie, Travis Denning, Tenille Townes, and Riley Green.

    “This is an exciting night and we are thrilled to welcome these four rising stars in country music,” said Sally Williams,  General Manager, Grand Ole Opry / Sr. Vice President, Programming & Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment. “The Opry is 93 years old and it is all of our responsibility to make sure it is still amazing for the next 93 years. You all are going to be part of that!”

    Following the red carpet where each excitedly spoke about what the Opry means to them, being grateful for the Opry’s support, and what was currently going on with their careers, all of the artists picked for the class of 2019 were presented with a plaque by the Opry VP/general manager Sally Williams and WSM’s Bill Cody.  Each was preceeded by a video of their Opry debut as they were individually announced to the stage followed by a full band, 30-minute set on the stage of the beautiful, new venue, Ole Red, in downtown Nashville in front of an enthusiastic standing room only crowd.

    “I learn something new every time I perform there and love doing things the audience doesn’t expect,” said Tegan. “I can’t wait to see what’s ahead.”

    Travis said, “I look forward to creating moments each and every time I play the Opry. I want to learn all the stories and soak up the Opry history.”

    “It means so much to have the Opry family support me,” remarked Tenille.

    Riley said, “I’m honored to have the Opry team put their hands around my career. Some of my all-time favorite country music memories are watching past Opry moments and performances and now I get to be a part of that.”  

    This inaugural class of Opry NextStage artists represents four diverse performers who are making incredible music at the forefront of their careers. Throughout the year, Opry Entertainment will work closely with the artist teams to amplify their initiatives using assets from across the company’s brands, venues and channels.

    Opportunities for Opry NextStage artists include but are not limited to:

    • Performances on the Grand Ole Opry at the Grand Ole Opry House and Ryman Auditorium   Performances at Ole Red locations in Nashville and Gatlinburg, TN.
    • Short form documentary video series produced by Opry Entertainment’s award-winning content team.
    • Customized digital activations utilizing Opry web and social assets including Opry.com, OleRed.com, WSMOnline.com as well as Opry Entertainment’s millions of combined social followers.
    • Other opportunities include outdoor advertising, special event performances, 650 WSM-AM /wsmonline.com podcasts and radio specials.

    For more information about Opry NextStage and its first class, visit opry.com/nextstage.

    Since its inception, the Opry has helped launch the careers of countless artists, including Roy Acuff, Patsy Cline, Little Jimmy Dickens, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, and Dolly Parton, to name just a few. Award-winning group Little Big Town made its very first public appearance as a group on the Opry stage in 1999. Josh Turner turned heads on his way to chart success with his Opry debut performance of “Long Black Train” at Ryman Auditorium in 2001. And Carrie Underwood cemented a place in country music with her first Opry appearance less than two weeks after having been named American Idol in 2005. Chris Janson performed his career launching hit “Buy Me A Boat” on the Opry stage the day it was first heard on radio and available digitally for listeners. All four artists have since become Opry members.

    About NextStage:

    For over nine decades, the Grand Ole Opry has created opportunities for artists throughout the country music spectrum to make strong connections with fans and fellow artists – on its stages and across its channels – from terrestrial radio to network television to the digital universe. Audiences throughout the world look to the Opry to showcase the very best in country music.

    About The Grand Ole Opry

    What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. The Opry – an American icon and Nashville, Tennessee’s number-one attraction – is world-famous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages.

    It’s been called the “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage.” Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages across town or around the world to the Grand Ole Opry to see the show live. Millions more tune in to Opry broadcasts via a mobile app, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Nashville’s 650 AM WSM, and the Opry website and WSM 650 AM website.

    From Philadelphia to Fiji, everyone knows the Grand Ole Opry is “the show that made country music famous.” How it earned that reputation is quite a tale.

    It began on the night of Nov. 28, 1925, when an announcer on Nashville radio station WSM introduced fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson as the first performer on a new show called “The WSM Barn Dance.” Now, more than 80 years later, the show Hay started is still going strong. Along the way, it has launched countless country music careers and led the way for Nashville to become Music City.

    Early Opry performers such as Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Ernest Tubb, and Bill Monroe became musical foundations for the Opry during its years in residence at the historic Ryman Auditorium, later welcoming to the stage artists who would become entertainment icons in their own right including Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Bill Anderson.

    The Opry said goodbye to the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, March 15, 1974 to take up residence at the newly built Grand Ole Opry House. The next night, President Richard Nixon joined Roy Acuff on stage at the Grand Ole Opry House. Still, they could keep in touch with the traditions of the Ryman because a six-foot circle of hardwood was taken from the Ryman and placed center stage at the Opry House.

    Today the magic continues. Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Alison Krauss, and Carrie Underwood are among the stars who are part of the Opry family. Thousands of people make pilgrimages every year to see and hear them, while millions tune in to enjoy the Opry via 650 AM WSM, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, syndicated radio, or opry.com.

    About Opry Entertainment

    Opry Entertainment®, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), is a producer of multi-media entertainment experiences with primary interests in location-based entertainment and television and stage production. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, its core business segments include the world-famous Grand Ole Opry®, the historic Ryman Auditorium®, Ole Red and legendary radio station 650 AM-WSM.

    About Ole Red

    Ole Red is a lifestyle and entertainment brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” You can currently find Ole Red entertainment venues and products in two locations in the United States, the flagship multi-story bar, restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, the very first location in Blake’s hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The Company has announced additional locations in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (2019) and Orlando, Florida (2020). Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For additional information about Ole Red, visit us online at olered.com.

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