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Mindy McCready Mourns Loss Of Life Partner

By on January 15, 2013 in In The Press

Mindy McCready“Today, we mourn the loss of my life partner and my children’s father, David Wilson. David was my soulmate; he was a caregiver and guiding hand to our sons, Zander and Zayne. He was a precious gift from God to all of us and, yesterday, he returned home and is now with his mother and father. David loved and he was loved. Those who knew and loved him will miss him; those who did not know David, missed the opportunity to know a truely loving and gifted man.” — Mindy McCready

Songwriter/producer, David Wilson (34), of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died early evening, January 13, 2013. Further information, as received, will be provided by Ms. McCready’s PR representative, Kat Atwood/Music City Media. While arrangements are being made and Mr. Wilson laid to rest, the family appreciates utmost care and consideration of their privacy.

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High Valley To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

High ValleyHigh Valley is starting 2013 off with a bang and a dream come true as the trio makes its Grand Ole Opry debut during the Opry at the Ryman show on Saturday, January 5th. Adding to the magic of the night, the band will make their inaugural Opry appearance sharing the bill with one of their musical icons, Ricky Skaggs.  To be part of the group’s momentous appearance and hear them perform their brand new single “Love You For A Long Time” on the Ryman’s historic stage, please visit OPRY.COM or call 800-SEE-OPRY for tickets and information.

Continuing the buzz in the New Year, High Valley will be featured in Nashville Lifestyles 9th Annual Music In The City on January 22nd.  More information on the event and tickets can be found HERE.

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Easton Corbin Kicks Off 2012 With New Single “All Over The Road”

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

Easton CorbinMercury Records’ Easton Corbin is set to release his brand-new single, “All Over The Road,” to radio on January 14. The song “All Over The Road” (written by Carson Chamberlain, Ashley Gorley and Wade Kirby) serves as the title track to Corbin’s sophomore album that released in September and is the follow-up to his No. 5 hit “Lovin’ You Is Fun.”

About “All Over The Road” Corbin says “It’s a feel-good song. It’s one of those songs that on a great day you want to roll down the windows, crank it up and have a good time.” Continue Reading →

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Pollstar Names Eric Church A Top Touring Act Of 2012

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

Eric Church It’s only fitting in a year that landed GRAMMY nominee and CMA Award winner Eric Church at the top of the country singles chart with the two week No. 1 “Springsteen” that both Church and The Boss share something else in common – top placement on Pollstar’s Worldwide Ticket Sales Chart. Church joins the company of Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Coldplay, Roger Waters, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, Cirque du Soleil, Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Metallica, and Dave Matthews Band. With over 765,000 tickets sold, Church’s The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour ranks at No. 11 on the chart published today at Pollstar.com.

“To be listed beside these acts—based solely on the number of tickets sold throughout the year on our tour—is just incredible. I distinctively remember playing for eight people just over two years ago in a club in Texas, so to hear that that number has grown to what it was in 2012 is a true testament to the fans, their passion, and my band and crew’s dedication to making our show the best it can be night after night,” shares Church. The number of tickets sold on The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour in 2012, which covered 101 tour dates, matches what he sold in the prior six years of his touring career. Continue Reading →

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Check Out The New Video From Gloriana – “Can’t Shake You”

By on December 28, 2012 in Artists to Watch

One of our favorite groups in country here at FOCUS is Gloriana. Please check out their newest video right here! We think it’s a good one!

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Kelly Clarkson Spreads Holiday Cheer With Musicians On Call

By on December 23, 2012 in In The Press
The Christmas spirit was alive and well when the multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson stopped by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt yesterday afternoon to sing and celebrate the season with patients, staff and families through Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville.
Clarkson, who recently released her Greatest Hits – Chapter One album, visited with the children and performed an acoustic set in the Children’s Hospital Theatre.  The songstress led the packed room in a sing-along of her favorite holiday carols including “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,” “White Christmas,” and “All I Want for Christmas is You.”  Clarkson encouraged singing and dancing, and the children were happy to oblige.  Following the show, the kind-hearted entertainer generously offered to visit the rooms of patients unable to attend.
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Kellie Pickler Completes 6th USO Tour

By on December 21, 2012 in In The Press

On Wednesday, Dec. 19, country star Kellie Pickler returned to the states from what was her sixth USO tour overseas to perform for U.S. troops as part of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey’s annual USO holiday tour.

Other celebrities that joined her on the seven-day, four-country tour throughout the Middle East include  Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen of the Washington Nationals, Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals and comedian Iliza Shlesinger. All participated in an array of hospital visits and USO meet and greets, each tailored to bring a touch of home to the servicemen and women making the biggest sacrifice. Stops included: Bagram Air Base and Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart in Germany; and a visit with Sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, among other locations.

“It’s always different coming here this time of year,” Pickler said, prior to her performance at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan on Dec. 16.

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Craig Campbell To Sing National Anthem At Packers Lambeau Field

By on December 21, 2012 in In The Press

TOUR_PRESS_2_Craig_Cambell_Shot_B_0297_Final.cropped..2Watching football is definitely a holiday tradition, but this Sunday Dec 23rd, Craig Campbell has a front row seat as he will be singing the National Anthem as the Green Bay Packers take on the Tennessee Titans. CBS will air the game from Lambeau Field at 12:00pm CST.

Craig recently released his Outta My Head EP which includes brand new songs from his upcoming sophomore album plus his newest hit single “Outta My Head.” The Outta My Head EP is available everywhere digital music is sold and an exclusive version of the EP is available for fans to purchase at Walmart stores nationwide.

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Ram Jam Concert To Be Broadcast December 29th On Ram Country On Yahoo! Music

By on December 21, 2012 in In The Press

Top Performers Include Zac Brown Band, Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin, Brantley Gilbert And Billy Currington

On December 29th, Ram Country on Yahoo! Music will broadcast RAM JAM, An exclusive concert at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN, featuring live performances from some of country music’s hottest talent including Zac Brown Band, Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin, Brantley Gilbert, and Billy Currington.

The web broadcast can be accessed here: http://music.yahoo.com/video/playlist/ram-country-ram-jam/. Following the concert, select performances will be available for on-demand viewing on January 16th.

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Jerrod Niemann Helps Musicians On Call Launch Bedside Performance Program

By on August 19, 2012 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On July 26, country music artist Jerrod Niemann made a special visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to help launch the 11th Weekly Bedside Performance Program for Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville.  Performing his latest single, “Shinin’ On Me,” his round of performances coincides with MOC’s ongoing celebration recognizing five years of committed service to Music City, bringing live music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

“Musicians On Call is an amazing program,” shared Niemann. “You get to meet all of these wonderful children and their families. They are going through such a difficult time and I hope my music can make a difference by brightening their day. It was such an incredible experience to perform – all these children have definitely made a difference in my life.”  Video highlights of Niemann’s MOC visit available HERE.

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