Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas which will be released on October 29 is now available for pre-order at retailers across the country. Also launched this week is a four part webisode series, A Robertson Family Christmas Story. The webisode series was shot in Nashville, Tennessee during the CMA Music Festival this past June. Each episode focuses on members of the Robertson family competing to see who can announce the Christmas album with the largest stunt. A Robertson Family Christmas Story Part 1: Operation Willie Claus can be viewed here. Additional episodes including Part 2: Human Snow Globe, Part 3: Si Cones and Part 4: Santa Suit Surprise can be unlocked here. Continue Reading →
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The Band Perry Awarded Gold Plaques For PIONEER
PHOTO (L TO R): DANN HUFF, SCOTT BORCHETTA, REID PERRY, KIMBERLY PERRY, NEIL PERRY, AND JIMMY HARNEN
PHOTO CREDIT: RICK DIAMOND
In a surprise celebration backstage at the taping of their first CMT Crossroads, Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry of The Band Perry were presented with gold plaques for their sophomore album, PIONEER, by Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta, Republic Nashville President & Big Machine Label Group EVP Jimmy Harnen and album producer Dann Huff. Continue Reading →
Craig Campbell Added To The Line-up Of Chords Of Hope Benefit Concert
Clay Walker’s Fourth Annual Chords of Hope benefit concert announces that they have added Bigger Picture Group recording artist Craig Campbell to the evening’s lineup. Produced by Walker’s charity Band Against MS and presented by The Big 98 WSIX, the event is set to place on Wednesday, October 30 at the Wildhorse Saloon with proceeds going to the MS Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue Reading →
Song Review: Ann Marie | “Cowboy Up”
Up and coming country artist Ann Marie has a new single out entitled “Cowboy Up”.
This song is uptempo and sassy as Ann Marie asks her man in the song to “cowboy up” if he wants to be her man. The song and Ann Marie almost put me in mind of Shania Twain – similar in style. If you enjoy Shania, you will enjoy her, too.
Overall, I think this song has a fun feel to it, catchy and great production.
Rating 4 out of 5 stars.
Jake Owen Teams Up With Saint Thomas Health For The Annual ROCK THE CRADLE Charity Event (10/29)
Photo Credit: Danny Clinch for RCA Nashville
Chart-topping vocalist Jake Owen adds new meaning to “Shake, Rattle & Roll” as he teams up with Saint Thomas Health for the annual ROCK THE CRADLE charity event presented by the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The evening will be held on Tuesday, 10/29 at 6:30P at the Loveless Barn in Nashville, TN and benefits newborns in need at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. Hosted each fall by the Saint Thomas Health Foundation, this year’s ROCK THE CRADLE will feature cocktails, dinner, live auction and a special performance by Jake. Continue Reading →
Cassadee Pope’s Fans Choose New Album Cover
During The Voice (season 3), Cassadee Pope won over the hearts – and iTunes playlists – of fans across the nation. Three of her performances on the NBC hit show catapulted to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart while on Team Blake (Shelton). Now, the petite powerhouse is letting fans choose once again – her new album cover. The debut Country project, FRAME BY FRAME, is slated for release on October 8 on Republic Nashville. Continue Reading →
Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta Responds To Dismissed Tim McGraw Lawsuit
“We’re very pleased that the District Court has dismissed Curb Records’ lawsuit against Tim McGraw and Big Machine Records.
Our number one goal and intention at the Big Machine Label Group is to sign great artists with great vision and do everything in our power to create an environment for them to do their best work.
Since Tim McGraw has been a member of Big Machine Records, everyone has witnessed an incredible surge in popularity and demand for his musical releases and live performances.
His sales and airplay results rival the best of his career.
And we’re just getting started…”
Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of the Big Machine Label Group
Summer NAMM, The Wheeler Brothers, And Casio Night At Soulshine Pizza
Summer NAMM just recently took place in Nashville at the new Music City Center. The new convention center was filled with 100s of music product booths featuring talented musicians demonstrating their products for 3 full days. Continue Reading →
Show Review: Ashton Shepherd @ Dave & Buster’s
Just had the pleasure of attending Ashton Shepherd’s acoustic show at Dave & Buster’s on Thursday, the weekly show sponsored by the Big 98 radio station in Nashville. To be honest, I wasn’t really that familiar with Ashton’s music prior to attending the show. I had heard of her, but that was about it. However, after having the chance to talk with her and hearing her in-person, she MADE me a fan. She is very personable and endearing. Her performance was her singing and accompanying herself on guitar where she showed not only how skilled she is on guitar, but is a great singer and entertainer, as well. She engaged the audience constantly by telling stories in-between the songs and really showed her personality to the packed, overflowing room.
Definitely someone that I would want to see perform live again!
Song Review: Joe Nichols “Sunny And 75”
Joe Nichols never disappoints and with this new single “Sunny And 75”, I’m sure there are plenty of new fans that he’ll make because of it.
“Sunny And 75” is an instant hit in my book. It’s upbeat, catchy, well-written, and with the undeniably strong voice of Nichols, fans are sure to love this one. It has a sound that both traditional and contemporary country fans alike will enjoy.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars.
