Dan + Shay’s highly anticipated album, Where It All Began, is available for pre-order today via iTunes (where it’s already No. 7 on iTunes Country Chart) and on DanandShay.com. As the only country artists named to CNN’s “Fresh Faces” and Billboard’s “2014 Artists to Watch,” the ACM Award nominees will officially release their debut album April 1st on Warner Bros. Records. Celebrating with performances on Good Morning America, appearing on the day of release Tuesday, April 1st and on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, appearing Friday, April 4th, the week culminates with The ACM Awards where Dan + Shay are up for their first ever nomination for “Vocal Duo of the Year.” Continue Reading →
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ACM Award Nominees Celebrate April 1st Release With Performances On Good Morning America And The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Tin Pan South Announces Performers/Fast Access Passes On Sale
The 22nd Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank features the top songwriters in almost every form of music, and organizers today announced the initial performers in this year’s exciting five-day event. Tin Pan South is set for Tuesday, March 25 through Saturday, March 29 at 10 popular Nashville-area venues, and the current lineup can be seen at TinPanSouth.com. Continue Reading →
Scotty McCreery’s “See You Tonight” Goes Gold
Photo Credit: Alan Poizner
Pictured left to right: Royce Risser – UMG SVP Promotion, Cindy Mabe – UMG SVP Marketing, Scotty McCreery, Tom Becci – UMG SVP & COO, Brian Wright – SVP A&R, Damon Moberly – VP Promotion, Mercury Records
Interscope / 19 / Mercury Records Nashville country artist Scotty McCreery earned his third RIAA-certified Gold record with current Top Ten single, “See You Tonight.” McCreery and the UMG Nashville staff celebrated the occasion by hitting the lanes at Pinewood Social in Nashville, Tenn. Continue Reading →
Eli Young Band Celebrates New Album With Performance On TODAY Show March 4th
In celebration of 10,000 TOWNS, Eli Young Band will perform their latest single “Dust” next Tuesday (3/4) on NBC’s TODAY Show in the 10A hour with hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda. The band’s Republic Nashville sophomore album also features EYB’s third career #1 “Drunk Last Night,” which has been certified GOLD with sales over 700,000 downloads. Via the iTunes pre-order, the project is already in the Top 10 on the Country Albums chart. Continue Reading →
Album Review: Charlie Worsham | ‘Rubberband’
Took me a bit getting around to the debut 12-track release by Charlie Worsham entitled ‘Rubberband’, but here it is at last.
The songwriting is solid, songs are radio-friendly, great musicianship, and it’s traditional country at its very core.
The lead track “Could It be” (my favorite) almost put me in mind of the country group Alabama. “Tools Of The Trade” a mid-tempo song with Vince Gill and Marty Stuart is another standout.
Charlie’s voice is strong and he sings with ease. I love the distinctive breaks in his voice at different points in songs, just a stylistic choice that sets him apart from other male artists.
The album has a very organic feel to it, not overly-produced, and a very introspective feel to it. I highly-recommend it.
Rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.
Album Review: Will Hoge | ‘Never Give In’
How in the heck has it taken me so long to review this album?!? I got a little backlogged, what can I say? Anyway… Continue Reading →
PHOTO | Eric Paslay’s #1 Celebration Party For “Friday Night”
I had the pleasure of helping Eric Paslay, along with some other members of the media and music community, celebrate his first #1 hit as an artist for “Friday Night” last Monday, February 24th at the CMA office on Music Row. Continue Reading →
Album Review: Jennifer Nettles | ‘That Girl’
To be honest, I always felt like it was only a matter of time before Jennifer Nettles became a solo artist. She has always been the stand out person from Sugarland. No disrespect to Kristian Bush. He is very talented. It’s just she always shone more brightly. Even when Sugarland was a trio back on the very first album. Continue Reading →
Country Radio Seminar 2014 Brings Top Notch Panels And Many Musical Moments To Attendees
Country Radio Seminar 2014 wrapped up on Feb. 21 after three days of star-studded performances, educational panels and radio networking opportunities. Continue Reading →
Album Review: Sara Evans | ‘Slow Me Down’; Contest
Without a doubt, Sara Evan’s is back in full force with her 11-track new release entitled ‘Slow Me Down’ available for purchase on March 11th. Continue Reading →
