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Scott Borchetta and Dr. Luke Announce Joint Publishing Venture

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press
Pictured (L-R): Prescription Song's Beka Tischker, Dr. Luke, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta & Big Machine Music's Mike Molinar

Pictured (L-R): Prescription Song’s Beka Tischker, Dr. Luke, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta & Big Machine Music’s Mike Molinar

Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) President/CEO Scott Borchetta and Prescription Songs Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald have created a music publishing joint venture between Nashville-based Big Machine Music and Los Angeles-based Prescription Songs. The partnership will allow the two companies to co-publish songwriters and artists whose unique talents translate across genres. The announcement was fittingly made at the eighth annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO in Hollywood, CA.

Both companies already have well-established, deep-rooted networks within Country and Pop, respectively, and the union will add to their talented rosters of songwriters and allow for extended collaborations.

The first writer signed to the publishing joint venture is 18-year-old artist  RaeLynn, who was a contestant on Season 2 of NBC’s “The Voice.”  The Baytown, TX, native is currently writing music for her forthcoming debut Country album.

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Cracker Barrel Congratulates Brad Paisley on “Wheelhouse” Success

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press, The Latest


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is pleased to congratulate country music mega-star Brad Paisley on the #1 Billboard Country Albums chart and #2 Billboard Top 200 Albums chart debut of WHEELHOUSE, on Arista Nashville, now available in retail and digital outlets. The wide release on April 9 coincided with Paisley’s release of the WHEELHOUSE-SPECIAL EDITION album which includes three exclusive tracks and is available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations, crackerbarrel.com and other select online retailers.

Along with the Special Edition album, Cracker Barrel is excited to offer fans the opportunity to see Paisley live in concert on the Beat This Summer Tour Presented By Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® by visiting crackerbarrel.com/bradpaisley to enter to win a trip to a show in California. The tour will visit 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning on May 9 in Maryland Heights, Missouri with more dates being added soon. For a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit bradpaisley.com/tour

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Chris Young’s NEON Generates Another Big Hit With “I Can Take It From There”

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press

Chris Young’s reasons to celebrate continue to stack up as his latest smash “I Can Take It From There” screams into the Top 5 and continues to climb the charts. This latest hit joins the previous three singles released from NEON, including the Platinum-selling #1 single “Tomorrow.” Young’s highly lauded third album, NEON, released in July 2011, debuting at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with sales advancing on a half-million copies.

“I am so thankful to country radio and the amazing fans for all of the support of my NEON album.” Young shares. “It has been an incredible time for me and has opened so many doors.” With a new album in the works, Chris is excited for fans to hear this fresh, new music. “I am stoked about finishing up the new album and can’t wait to share the brand new music with everyone later this year!”

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Interview With Philip Claypool | CRS 2013

By on April 22, 2013 in A Closer Look @, Special Events, The Latest

Check out this interview with country artist Philip Claypool during CRS in Nashville as he talks about his new single and how he became a country artist.

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Music, Art & Fashion Collide at RAW Marvel Friday, April 26

By on April 22, 2013 in In The Press

Global arts organization RAW: natural born artists is back at it again with 30 new artists. This month’s show is packed with a diverse selection of artists. Everything from indie funk/rock to contemporary visual art, RAW offers artists the opportunity to share what they love with the Nashville community.

WHAT/WHO: Marvel will feature over 30 independent fashion designers; live indie rock bands; visual, performing, and makeup artists; and hair stylists.  The collaborative fashion show, live musical performance and pop up art gallery will be hosted by Erin Como, Fox 17 News Nashville Anchor and DJ Wilsdorf.  See who’s playing here: http://www.rawartists.org/nashville/marvel.

WHERE: The Cannery Ballroom located on Cannery Row near 8th Avenue S. The address is One Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37204. Parking available in front of Cannery Ballroom.

WHEN: Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m.

MEDIA: Media Kit Available. There will be opportunities to interview artists an hour before the event; however, a press pass is required.

PHOTO OP: Photo opportunities are available before, during and after the event.

Event is 21+

To RSVP, please email Jessica at RAWartistsmedia@gmail.com, or call (901) 239-3943. Continue Reading →

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Interview With Jaida Dreyer | CRS 2013

By on April 22, 2013 in Special Events

Check out this interview with up and coming country artist Jaida Dreyer during CRS as she talks about her new single and video!

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Ram Truck Brand Concludes ‘Road To The Ram Jam’ All-Star Country Music Series With A Total Of $181,731 Raised For Charities

By on April 18, 2013 in In The Press

April 17, 2013 – The Ram Truck brand is celebrating the end of its successful “Road to the Ram® Jam” all-star country music series which raised a total of $181,731 for charities with the auction of each participating artist’s Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The series concluded with Easton Corbin’s truck raising $37,101 for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, which honors Americans in our Armed Forces who have sacrificed life or limb defending our country by awarding college scholarships to their children.

As a part of the Road to the Ram Jam series, five participating country music artists – Kellie Pickler, Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington, Zac Brown Band, and Easton Corbin – received a one-year lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks were auctioned off, one at a time, beginning in late January with all proceeds benefiting a charity of each artist’s choice. Fans had two weeks to bid on each artist’s truck. Continue Reading →

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Gypsy Runaway Train Puts The Roys On Fast Track

By on April 18, 2013 in In The Press

THE ROYS latest full-length release, GYPSY RUNAWAY TRAIN, puts the award- winning sibling duo on the fast track.  Due in stores on June 4, their third outing for Rural Rhythm Records contains six Roys’ originals and some of their all-time favorite Bluegrass and Country classics.  Hot vocals, steamin’ pickin’, unbridled enthusiasm and passion make this 13-track wonder a celebration of the Roots genre.  Says Elaine Roy, “There was a real sense of freedom surrounding this whole project.  The album strips away all pretenses and gives the listener a glimpse of both the highs and lows of life.”

Recorded following the death of Lee’s beloved father-in-law and during Elaine’s painful divorce, the songs indeed address a broad spectrum of emotion.  For Lee, the entire process was cathartic.  “I wrote ‘Another Minute’ about my Grandpa,” he notes.  “But it makes you think about all kinds of loss.  Putting those feelings out there in a song makes it easier to live with them.”

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David Archuleta releases new album “No Matter How Far”

By on April 18, 2013 in In The Press

David Archuleta Pop sensation and American Idol season 7 runner-up David Archuleta just released another album entitled “No Matter How Far” after the success of his previous albums The Other Side of Down, Forevermore and Begin. “No Matter How Far” includes some of his previously unreleased U.S. tracks and newly recorded music weeks before he went to serve a two-year mission in South America for his Church. The title itself is dedicated to his global fans—that “No Matter How Far” he is, he’s still connected with them through his music. The carrier single “Don’t Run Away” was produced in collaboration with British music producers David Sneddon and James Bauer-Mein (The Nexus). You can watch its music video at his official fansite, DavidArchuleta.com. Continue Reading →

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Thomas Rhett Tackles Childhood Dream Of Performing At Sanford Stadium

By on April 17, 2013 in In The Press
Thomas Rhett rocks the stage at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium on Saturday. Photo Credit: Chris/Todd Owyoung

Thomas Rhett rocks the stage at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium on Saturday.
Photo Credit: Chris/Todd Owyoung

Georgia native Thomas Rhett tackled a childhood dream over the weekend, playing at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. The talented newcomer performed to over 66,000 at his favorite team’s home turf as the first act on Jason Aldean’s NIGHT TRAIN TOUR Saturday night (4/13).

“To come back and play on this field where I grew up cheering on the Bulldogs was a dream come true! And I got to return the favor and sing with some of the UGA football guys. I think we should both probably stick to our current career paths,” joked Thomas Rhett.

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