Big Machine Label Group President and CEO SCOTT BORCHETTA will receive the Music Business Association’s (Music Biz) prestigious Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement during the Music Biz 2015 Awards Luncheon on May 14 at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville.
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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE TOP OF FORBES “30 UNDER 30”
Superstar duo Florida Georgia Line proved to be unstoppable in 2014 so it’s no surprise that the top-selling duo leads Forbes Magazine’s prestigious “30 under 30”music class of 2015. The influential brand took notice of their mega-success, proclaiming that FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, “embody what it means to be on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the music category: a blend of country, rock, electronic, hip-hop and pop—with a shot of disruptive entrepreneurialism.” Music critics and fans alike have embraced their fresh sound, catapulting FGL’s GOLD-certified sophomore album ANYTHING GOES (Republic Nashville) to a #1 debut on the all-genre Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts upon release. Continuing the momentum with their latest Top 10-and-climbing single “Sun Daze” and PLATINUM, #1 smash “Dirt,” FGL racked up 13 industry awards throughout 2014 and kicked off 2015 with a bang – an epic, live performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
REBA GOES #1 WITH “GOING OUT LIKE THAT” IN US & CANADA
Over four years since her last album proved much too long for rabid REBA fans who propelled the Superstar’s brand new single, “Going Out Like That,” to #1 on the iTunes Country Top Songs Chart in both the US and Canada, where it remains. The Oklahoma native, who is the first release for Nash Icon Records, took to Twitter yesterday to chat with eager followers and saw support from fellow artists Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town and Jennifer Nettles about the fiery track.
Streamsound Recording Artist Austin Webb Tops Country Radio Add Boards With New Single, “All Country On You”
Streamsound Records’ Austin Webb kick-starts 2015 with his breakout single, “All Country On You.” With 30 monitored stations on board, the new single has garnered the No. 1 Most-Added spot at country radio. “All Country On You,” produced by Grammy award-winning Byron Gallimore and co-written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, the same songwriters who wrote the radio hits “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood and Tyler Farr’s “Redneck Crazy,” is available at all digital outlets and can be downloaded here:http://smarturl.it/ACOYaw
FRANKIE BALLARD MAKES DEBUT APPEARANCE ON ABC’S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! THIS THURSDAY (1/8)
Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Date: THIS THURSDAY (1/8)
Time: 11:35P ET/10:35P CT
Channel: ABC
Details: Rising country artist Frankie Ballard will kick off the New Year with a performance of his smash hit “Sunshine & Whiskey.” This marks the talented singer-guitarist’s second consecutive GOLD-certified #1 hit from his current album SUNSHINE & WHISKEY. Ballard will also give a sneak peek of his brand new single “Young & Crazy” that will hit country radio later this month.
Lady Antebellum Goes Full Throttle For 2015 WHEELS UP TOUR!
In advance of their performance on tomorrow’s People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Lady Antebellum dropped by CBS’ The Talk today to announce their headlining WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR presented by Quicken Loans. The band will kick things off on Feb. 28 with a European trek through Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland, the UK and Australia and begin the North American leg on May 1 in Lubbock, TX. The tour will continue through the fall with triple-threat entertainer Hunter Hayes and red-hot newcomer Sam Hunt rounding out the electric lineup. Citi is the official credit card of the WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR with Citi cardmembers having access to pre-sale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program at www.citiprivatepass.com, or visit www.LadyAntebellum.com to join the mailing list and be the first to know about VIP ticket information as more dates are announced. Fans can also purchase tickets in select markets as part of tour promoter Live Nation’s Country Megaticket beginning the week of Jan. 26 at www.Megaticket.com.
Martina McBride, Gladys Knight & Estelle to perform on SKYVILLE LIVE – Jan. 14, 2015
Gladys Knight, Martina McBride and Estelle will join forces to provide music fans from around the world an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind experience when they perform on SKYVILLE LIVE, a new groundbreaking music series on January 14, 2015 via skyvillelive.com(8:00p ET/7:00p CT).
Chris Young Surprises Fans With Major League Baseball Fan Cave Concert
Chris Young performing as a part of the MLB Fan Cave Concert Series presented by Budweiser from the MLB Fan Cave on in New York City, New York. Photo Credit: Taylor Baucom/MLB Photos via Getty Images.
During a jam-packed trip to New York City last November surrounding his sold-out show at Best Buy Theater, avid sports fan Chris Young stopped by MLB’s Fan Cave for a pop-up show as part of MLB’s Fan Cave Concert Series presented by Budweiser. Young hit it out of the park with an electrifying 40-minute show for the surprised fans! Exclusive interview clips with an inside scoop on touring and the songwriting process, quips about his occasional mistaken identity with the Seattle Mariners pitcher of the same name plus a performance of his hit “Lonely Eyes,” can now be seen HERE.
Reba Is Back With New Single “Going Out Like That”
She’s back! …REBA releases a brand new single, “Going Out Like That,” today. With her first new music in over four years, the multi-media entertainer is ringing in 2015 with a bold new tune that packs a sonic punch and evokes familiar imagery, “it’s been a while since she put that red dress on and slipped into those high heels …” The Oklahoma native debuted “Going Out Like That” on America’s Morning Show with massive exposure on the nationally syndicated four-hour radio broadcast.
April Kry Releases New Single “Fireflies”
April Kry is certain to make a name for herself in country music with her
new release. “Fireflies” has an infectious melody paired with fun and
youthful lyrics that make you long for warm temps and endless summer
nights. On the significance of the song, April shares, “It means a lot to
me because it talks about falling in love for the first time. It’s an
indescribable feeling that overtakes you in every way; a feeling you’ll
never forget”.
