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The Warner Sound During CMA Fest: High Valley And William Michael Morgan

By on June 15, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

I had the pleasure of attending two fan club parties as part of The Warner Sound last week from Warner Music Nashville’s roster:  High Valley and William Michael Morgan.

For the past few years, Warner Music Nashville has presented a full schedule of activities with their artists at an off-site location near the CMA Fest and now for the last two years at their office on Music Row.

Inside the tent for High Valley’s fan club party 2018.

I thoroughly-enjoyed going out to their office for a couple of days to enjoy High Valley and William Michael Morgan’s fan club parties.  It was a welcome reprieve from the massive crowd, far away parking, and the hot, humid temperatures outside at CMA Fest during that time.

Pop-up Waffle House Warner Music Nashville

The fan club parties were set out on their patio on the second floor with a large tent cooled with air-conditioning.   The tent held a nice-sized stage, lighting, and nicely-decorated for each fan club party.

The pop-up Waffle House Warner Music Nashville for CMA Fest.

On Thursday, High Valley performed 5 songs with a full band and entertained their fans with their bluegrass-infused sound blended with contemporary country and family harmonies from the two brothers.  Their songs are infectious and always bring such great energy to the stage that was fully-appreciated by their fans.  Prior to the show, fans were treated to pulled pork barbecue or grilled chicken, tossed salad, chips, chocolate chip cookie, and assortment of soda or bottled water to drink from Texas Roadhouse.

On Sunday, William Michael Morgan performed 5 songs acoustically playing guitar himself with another person playing guitar with him and singing harmony.  Morgan demonstrated his smooth, baritone vocals on his more traditional country songs to a enthusiastic crowd and paid homage to one of his favorites singing a cover from Tim McGraw.   Fans were able to enjoy a lunch of beef skewers, tossed salad, chocolate chip cookie, and assortment of soda or bottled water to drink from Texas Roadhouse.

After each performance, they held a meet and greet to meet with their fans who attended and take photos.

As an added treat inside the Warner Music Nashville office during the 4 days of CMA Fest, there was a special pop-up Waffle House in the lobby complete with booths preparing waffles and hashbrowns for free to guests.  Fans could also enjoy a cocktail from George Dickel Whisky outside on a deck there, I especially liked the frozen rose and frozen lemonade whisky cocktail they served, and Crown Royal hosted a lounge where they served some specialty drinks like a Coke and Vanilla Crown Royal cocktail.

All were there as sponsors of The Warner Sound and really created a nice, relaxing atmosphere that I could have easily stuck around to enjoy all day.

frozen rose

Thanks for allowing me to enjoy The Warner sound! Always a treat and highly-recommend buying tickets for next year to get up close and personal with many of Warner Music Nashville’s artists.  It’s such an enjoyable escape from the crowds and heat downtown.  They change it up each year, so you never know exactly what it will be, but it will always be nice no matter what.

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William Michael Morgan Rocks BMI’s Third Rooftop on the Row Concert Series

By on July 27, 2017 in Music

BMI Nashville had a successful launch of their ‘Rooftop on the Row’ summer concert series this past May and the momentum has kept on going. On Tuesday night, William Michael Morgan took the stage after performances from up and coming artists Fairground Saints and Payton Taylor, and he didn’t disappoint. Before performing his hit “I Met A Girl”, Morgan nailed a cover of a song from one of his idols, George Strait, when he performed “Check Yes or No” on BMI’s rooftop overlooking Music City. The Rooftop on the Row series is presented by George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey with sponsors including Nash FM, Samuel Adams, Texas Roadhouse, and YETI Coolers – all of which were on hand to make sure attendees were well fed and had a drink in their hand.

This was the third of five ‘Rooftop on the Row’ series and the next one will feature Walker McGuire.

For more information on William Michael Morgan and find out where you can see him out on the road, head here!

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AT&T And AUDIENCE® Network Present: “William Michael Morgan” – Concert Special Airs June 30 On DIRECTV And U-verse

By on June 29, 2017 in In The Press

Tune in to the AT&T* AUDIENCE Network concert special “William Michael Morgan” airing Friday, June 30, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. Watch and share the trailer for “William Michael Morgan” (HERE).

“I had a great time doing this special,” says Morgan.  “I am really proud of how it turned out and can’t wait for folks to see it and hear some of my favorite songs to do live!”

For a “First Look” of the AT&T AUDIENCE Network concert special “William Michael Morgan,” watch an exclusive full-song performance of his single “Missing” up now on Rolling Stone Country (HERE).

William Michael Morgan and series host Ted Stryker on AT&T AUDIENCE Network.
AUDIENCE Network‘s new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K1, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: Garth Brooks, CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Cole Swindell, Cypress Hill, Dan Shay, Josh Kelley, Andra Day, JR JR, YOUNG THE GIANT, Melissa Etheridge, Mac Miller, Good Charlotte, Butch Walker, Brett Eldredge, Tinashe, JoJo, Bebe Rexha, Brandy Clark, Chris Janson, Sheryl Crow, Daya, Irontom, Machine Gun Kelly, Trey Songz, Lauren Alaina, Rae Sremmurd, RaeLynn and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/AT&T U-verse Ch 1114, as well as streaming on-demand at DIRECTV NOW, directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.2AUDIENCE Network‘s multiple series of original and exclusive performances give music fans an intimate view of music’s most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective.

William Michael Morgan’s debut effort, VINYL, landed him on many best albums lists, including Rolling Stone, iTunes, Saving Country Music, and top song of the year nods for “I Met A Girl” from Billboard and NPR.  The New York Times declares “…in the emergent field of gentleman country–an antidote to the bros of the last few years– William Michael Morgan stands tall.”  The praise continues, referring to VINYL as a “sturdy, reflective debut album….a throwback to the temperate wisdom of midcareer George Strait.” His breakout mega-hit “I Met A Girl,” which topped Country Radio charts and SiriusXM’s “The Highway” Top 45 Countdown chart, has garnered over half a billion audience impressions, including over 20 million on-demand streams. His critically acclaimed album VINYL debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart.

Morgan’s follow up single “Missing” written by Rhett Akins, Marv Green is currently climbing the country charts. The video for the track, which Saving Country Music describes as one that “taps right into that genuine country music goodness … gives you a sense that everything’s right in the country world,” recently premiered via Rolling Stone Country.

The Vicksburg, MS native is currently on the road with dates throughout the summer. Fans can catch him as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “American Currents” exhibit.

For more information, please visit www.williammichaelmorgan.com and follow William Michael Morgan on: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram.

Catch William Michael Morgan on tour in the following cities:

DATE LOCATION VENUE
THU 7/6 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
FRI 7/7 Hillsboro, OH Festival Of Bells
SAT 7/8 Bainbridge, NY General Clinton Park
TUE 7/11 Kentland, IN Pun’kin Vine Fair
FRI 7/14 Princeton, IN Gibson County Fair
SAT 7/15 Eldora, IA Hardin County Fair
SUN 7/16 Rhinelander, WI Hodag Country Festival
FRI 7/21 West Liberty, IA Muscatine County Fair
SAT 7/22 Twin Lakes, WI Country Thunder
TUE 7/25 Philadelphia, MS Neshoba County Fairgrounds
THU 7/27 Mountain Home, ID Mountain Home Festival Grounds
FRI 7/28 Central Point, OR Mountain Home Country Music Festival Grounds
SAT 7/29 Mountain Home, ID Mountain Home Country Fest
SUN 7/30 Quincy, WA Gorge Amphitheatre
WED 8/2 Gallipolis, OH Gallia County Fair
THU 8/3 Westminister, MD Carroll County Fair
SUN 8/6 Portsmouth, NH Redhook Ale Brewery
FRI 8/11 Hotchkiss, CO Delta County Fair
SAT 8/12 Hemingford, NE Box Butte Fairgrounds
WED 8/16 Richmond, RI Washington County Fair
SAT 8/26 New Braunfels, TX WhiteWater Amphitheater
SUN 8/27 Lawton, OK Mc Mahon
THU 8/31 Woodstock, VA Shenandoah County Fairgrounds
SAT 9/2 Panama City, FL Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
FRI 9/15 Lees Summit, MO Legacy Park Amphitheater
FRI 9/22 Denver, CO Grizzly Rose
FRI 10/27 Fort Myers, FL The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
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WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN’S DEBUT #1 CELEBRATED IN NASHVILLE

By on February 2, 2017 in Special Events

 

A capacity crowd of friends, family, and Music Row insiders packed Nashville venue South on Monday, January 30th to celebrate the team behind Warner Music Nashville recording artist William Michael Morgan‘s debut #1 single, “I Met A Girl,” co-written by hit songwriters Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally and Trevor Rosen. The tune marked the 7th chart-topper for MCA songwriter/recording artist Hunt, the 25th for prolific writer/producer McAnally, and the 6th for Rosen, who is a songwriter/artist member of the band Old Dominion. “I Met A Girl” publishers Old Gringo Music, Rehits Music, SmackSongs and Universal Music, as well as producers Scott Hendricks and Jimmy Ritchey, were also on hand to congratulate the group. ASCAP Senior Creative Director Mike Sistad and Creative Manager Beth Brinker hosted the party, sponsored by First Tennessee Bank. 

All photos by Ed Rode for ASCAP.
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