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Luke Combs Debut Album On Columbia Released Today

By on June 2, 2017 in In The Press

“If anybody has what it takes to build a big, broad, generation-spanning audience, it’s Combs.” – NPR MUSIC

River House Artists / Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Luke Combs releases his highly-anticipated debut album This One’s For You today, June 2. The album, which Combs co-wrote all twelve tracks on, produced the North Carolina native’s PLATINUM-certified two-week No. 1 hit single, “Hurricane”- the first for a debut solo country male artist in 9 years – and debuts today at No. 1 atop the iTunes Country Albums chart and No. 2 on iTunes Overall Albums Chart. Remarking on the album, NPR Music heralds Combs for “demonstrating current pop fluency and a connection with the sturdy contributions of previous generations of country performers” and Entertainment Weekly calls This One’s For You a “dynamic debut album.”  Listen to This One’s For You HERE.

For the release of This One’s For You, Combs kicks off a week of back-to-back appearances and special performances for fans in New York City where he will make his national TV debut on NBC’s Today (Monday, June 5) performing in both the 8am and 10am hours.

On Wednesday June 7, Combs teams with Rolling Stone Country for “Luke Combs: Live & Loud from Nashville”, an intimate performance & conversation live stream from Aurora Nashville. The livestream concert event will be broadcast globally across Rolling Stone and Rolling Stone Country digital platforms at 12:00p CT / 1:00p ET. Fans can catch Combs on the CMT Music Awards later that evening where he is nominated for BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR for his first-ever music video for “Hurricane” which was shot in his home state of North Carolina and has garnered over 33 million views.

True to form as the artist who “earned his newfound success by tirelessly delivering the goods on the road” (Rolling Stone), Combs continues his whirlwind release week taking his trademark rowdy live shows on the road for fans with performances at the 2017 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (June 8), the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach (June 9) and the 2017 CMA Music Festival (June 10 & 11.)

In addition to his performances, fans can catch Combs alongside fellow country peers including Sam Hunt, Margo Price, Shooter Jennings and more for Noisey’s feature documentary series “Under The Influence: How Outlaw Country Keeps The Renegade Independent Spirit Alive”, out today on Noisey.com. 

Forecast as the “artist to watch in 2017”, Combs stormed into the Country music format earlier this year being selected by iHeart Media’s Bobby Bones for his “Class Of 2017”, featured in Billboard’s 2017 Predictions Issue as one of four all-genre artists anticipated to breakthrough this year and topped “Watch Lists” curated by Huffington Post (Top 10 Country Artists To Watch In 2017), Pandora (Artists To Watch in 2017) and Rolling Stone (2017 Country Music Preview: Most Anticipated Albums, Tours, Festivals).

 

This One’s For You Track Listing

 

1. Out There

Luke Combs, James McNair, Ray Fulcher, Jacob Bryant

2.  Memories Are Made Of

Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Cody Webb

3. Lonely One

Luke Combs, Drew Parker, Erin Ashley O’Keefe

4. Beer Can

Luke Combs, James McNair, Ray Fulcher

5. Hurricane

Luke Combs, Thomas Archer, Taylor Phillips

6. One Number Away*

Luke Combs, Robert Williford, Sammy Mitchell, Steven Andre Battey

7. Don’t Tempt Me

Luke Combs, Robert Williford, Joseph Michael Costa

8. When It Rains It Pours

Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Jordan Walker

9. This One’s For You

Luke Comb, Ray Fulcher, Pat Cooper

10.  Be Careful What You Wish For

            Luke Combs, Rob Crosby, Ray Fulcher

11. I Got Away With You

Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Tyler Reeve

12. Honky Tonk Highway

Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Rob Crosby

 

This One’s For You is produced by Scott Moffatt

*Produced by Sammy Mitchell & Jackie Boyz

 

 

For more on Luke Combs visit, LukeCombs.com.

 

Instagram.com/LukeCombsMusic | Facebook.com/LukeCombsMusic | Twitter.com/LukeCombsMusic

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Blake Shelton Will Headline “Stars For Second Harvest” On June 6, John Rich Added

By on June 2, 2017 in In The Press

Music superstar Blake Shelton will headline, for the second straight year, the 13th annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit on Tuesday, June 6 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Shelton will headline after acoustic performances by one of music city’s fastest rising country stars, Chris Lane, and songwriting duo, The Warren Brothers.

John Rich just added, too.  Rich is one half of the multi platinum duo Big and Rich. He has scored hit singles in the solo, duo and band categories as a combined singer, songwriter and producer. He is also known for his TV career hosting 3 seasons of CMT’s highly rated “Gone Country,” as well as NBC’s “Nashville Star” and CW’s “The Next.” John has written and published more than 40 hit songs for other acts, and has produced records on artists like Gretchen Wilson, Jewel, James Otto, Randy Owen of Alabama, Cowboy Troy, John Anderson and many more. John is also the only artist to score the ASCAP songwriter of the year award three years in a row.

 

Tickets are on-sale now for $35 and $55 plus applicable service charges and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, Ryman box office, Ryman.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

 

“Blake is one the biggest stars in the world right now and he is joining us for the second straight year for this incredible cause. I am excited that he has agreed to collaborate on making a difference by helping Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee feed those struggling with hunger in our community,” says Wiseman.

 

“Once again we are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor for such an incredible event that benefits the people of Middle Tennessee and Second Harvest. We can’t think of a better way to spend our night than with Blake Shelton taking the stage to help raise money for a worthwhile cause.” Eddie Hall, O’Charley’s President

 

The 2017 event is presented by O’Charley’s and Nissan North America. This concert, hosted by acclaimed songwriter and founder of Big Loud Records and Big Loud Shirt Craig Wiseman, will feature unplugged acoustic style performances by Shelton and Lane. Joining Wiseman for the songwriter’s round will be The Warren Brothers.

 

Thanks to the generosity and help from everyone in country music and its fans, the show to date has raised ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) and provided FOUR MILLION MEALS (4,000,000) for Middle Tennesseans at risk of hunger.

 

All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

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Warner Music Nashville Announces The Warner Sound Presented By BIC® Flex5 Hybrid™

By on June 1, 2017 in In The Press

Warner Music Nashville (WMN) is proud to announce the sixth year of The Warner Sound, an exciting week of events in support of CMA Music Fest, June 8-11. Held at WMN’s headquarters in the heart of Nashville’s historic Music Row (20 Music Square East), The Warner Sound presented by BIC® Flex5 Hybrid™ will feature fan parties and performances from WMN artists including Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Brandy Clark, Hunter Hayes, Devin Dawson, Cale Dodds, Bailey Bryan, Ryan Kinder, William Michael Morgan, Morgan Evans, RaeLynn, Charlie Worsham, High Valley and Michael Ray. Additionally, guests will enjoy a custom barber shop experience courtesy of BIC® Flex5 Hybrid™ at the “Sip & Shave” lounge, including shaves and hot towel service by Rudy’s Barbershop, a full bar, product samples and a place to kick back and relax. The BIC® Flex5 Hybrid™ “Sip & Shave” lounge is open daily from 10AM to 6PM.

 

The Warner Sound Presented By BIC® Flex5 Hybrid™  June 8-11

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

10:00 AM        Cole Swindell                          Down Home Crew Party

11:00 AM        Brett Eldredge                          Fan Party * 21 Music Square East

1:00 PM           Warner Chappell Writers         Lyrical Lunch Hour

4:00 PM           Brandy Clark                           Fan Party

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

10:00 AM        Hunter Hayes                           Songs in the Round Party

1:00 PM           Blake Shelton                                      Blake Bingo *Blake not in attendance

4:00 PM           WMN Artists                            Family BBQ feat. Ryan Kinder, Bailey Bryan,

Devin Dawson and Cale Dodds

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

10:00 AM        William Michael Morgan         Fan Party

1:00 PM           Morgan Evans                          Sofar Sounds Event

4:00 PM           RaeLynn                                  RaVe Party

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

10:00 AM        Charlie Worsham                     Donuts & Jam Fan Party

1:00 PM           High Valley                             Fan Party

4:00 PM           Michael Ray                            Sunday Funday Fan Party

 

WMN also has other events being held around town, including:

  • SiriusXM The Highway presents Saturday, June 10 at Ascend Amphitheatre’s Cracker Barrel Country Roads stage with Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes,High Valley and RaeLynn. Additional performances by newcomers Cale Dodds, Ryan Kinder and Bailey Bryan
  • Waffle House Presents “Scattered, Smothered, Covered and Country” late night at Aerial (411 Broadway) featuring Ryan Kinder and friends (June 8-10 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM)
  • Chris Janson at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 8 at 10:00 AM
  • Fans can enjoy a free ride to WMN courtesy of JoyRide golf carts – just look for the one decked out in WMN’s artists and hop on
  • Fan party ticket purchasers will enjoy a transportation discount or free rides courtesy of Lyft

 

 

For more info about The Warner Sound and other WMN events please visit WarnerMusicNashville.com/MusicFest  / Follow @wmnashville

 

ABOUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE

Warner Music Nashville was created in 2009 with the goal of expanding the presence of WMG and its family of labels has had in the Nashville music community for more than 60 years. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, John Esposito, the division is home to Warner Bros. Nashville, Atlantic Nashville, Elektra Nashville and the LoudMouth comedy label. www.warnermusicnashville.com

 

ABOUT BIC®:

BIC is a leading manufacturer of stationery products, lighters and shavers. BIC men’s and women’s razor portfolios offer innovative solutions that provide an ultra–smooth shaving experience and honor BIC’s commitment to providing high–quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere for more than 50 years. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands in the world today, delivering “More for your Money…Always!”  Visit https://us.bicworld.com

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Sofar Nashville Secret Show On June 10th

By on June 1, 2017 in Special Events

Photo credit: Lauren Pierce / rootsoftherose.com

Well, this sounds like a fun event from Sofar Sounds during CMA Music Festival.  Who doesn’t love a fun surprise? Grab your tickets today, so you don’t miss out!

On Saturday, June 10, Sofar Nashville will be hosting a showcase with 3 surprise local and international performers at a secret location in Music Row. 

Sofar Sounds is a global movement that brings the magic back to live music by hosting secret gigs in intimate and unique spaces for emerging and developing artists in front of passionate music fans, capturing shows in video and distributing across their channels. As an international, mostly volunteer-led community, Sofar is about providing authentic cultural experiences and creating a sense of community around people’s love for music in cities all around the world. Sofar’s community now spans over 310 cities in 60 countries and runs about 500 shows per month. 

Saturday, June 10 
Doors open at 12:30pm 
Show starts promptly at 1pm 
Tickets can be purchased and applied for here. *Applicants and ticket holders will be emailed the exact location of the event on June 9.
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BMI Hosts First Summer Rooftop Concert

By on May 31, 2017 in In The Press

BMI’s Mason Hunter, BMI songwriters and members of LOCASH Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, George Dickel’s Brian Downing and BMI’s Jody Williams pose together at the BMI Rooftop Series show.

BMI, in partnership with George Dicket Tennessee Whisky, hosted the first of BMI’s Summer Rooftop Concert Series May 23 featuring performances by BMI songwriters Maggie Rose and LOCASH. LOCASH was also awarded a Million-Air award, marking one million radio spins of “You’re Gonna Fly,” a song they wrote recorded by Keith Urban. With more shows and artists to be announced, the series of the summer will be on BMI’s rooftop!

Special thanks to sponsors Texas Roadhouse, Samuel Adams Beer and Yeti Coolers!
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Southern Rock Icon Gregg Allman Passes Away At 69

By on May 27, 2017 in The Latest

Founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and southern rock icon Gregg Allman passed away at his home in Savannah, Georgia today at the age of 69.

Allman died due to liver cancer complications at his home surrounded by family and friends.

He will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia where 2 other members of the Allman Brothers rest.

This music icon will be missed, and the legacy of his musical contributions through the decades lives on.

Allman was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 8, 1947.  Up until his passing, he was working on a new album to be released soon, but no date has been announced.

For his work in music, Allman was referred to as a Southern rock pioneer[1] and received numerous awards, including several Grammys; he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.  His distinctive voice placed him in 70th place in the Rolling Stone list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”.  (Source: Wikipedia)

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Lauren Alaina And Writers Celebrate “Road Less Traveled”

By on May 25, 2017 in In The Press

Pictured: (L-R): ASCAP writer Meghan Trainor, BMI singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina and BMI writer Jesse Frasure. (Photo by Steve Lowry.) Pictured: (L-R): Warner Chappell’s Alicia Pruitt, producer busbee, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, ASCAP writer Meghan Trainor, BMI singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina, BMI’s Leslie Roberts and BMI writer Jesse Frasure. (Photo by Steve Lowry.)

Friends, family and fans of Lauren Alaina packed the Sutler May 24 in a “number onesie” celebration for BMI singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina and the co-writers of her #1 hit “Road Less Traveled.” Written with BMI writer Jesse Frasure and ASCAP writer Meghan Trainor, the song hit #1 last month. “Road Less Traveled” is also the title track of an upcoming movie starring Lauren and featuring six original songs written and performed by the rising star.

Pictured: (L-R): Warner Chappell’s Alicia Pruitt, producer busbee, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, ASCAP writer Meghan Trainor, BMI singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina, BMI’s Leslie Roberts and BMI writer Jesse Frasure. (Photo by Steve Lowry.)

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Lucy Angel Unveils Spirited And Fun “Public Pool Party” Lyric Video

By on May 25, 2017 in In The Press

One week after the release of Lucy Angel‘s brand new summertime single, Taste of Country has debuted the lyric video for “Public Pool Party.” Along with their friends and family, the video features Emily, Lindsay and Kate of Lucy Angel enthusiastically cannonballing into water. The “infectious summer song” (Taste of Country) will have you wishing for a swimsuit, floaties and diving board.

Click HERE to view it now.
The upbeat tune that is sure to be on everyone’s summer playlist was written by Emily, Kate, Lindsay and Jake Anderton, along with Summer Overstreet and produced by Noah Gordon (Colt Ford, Joey + Rory, LoCash, Billy Ray Cyrus). Listen to “Public Pool Party” on iTunes HERE and Spotify HERE.

“This song has a very fun, catchy groove that will immediately draw you in, and you’ll probably be hitting repeat a lot. I know that I did. Love the blend of their beautiful harmonies.This infectious tune will have you wanting to head for the pool and jamming to it all summer long. It’s the perfect summer jam.” – Focus on the 615

 

The mother-daughter trio’s 13-episode docu-series, Discovering Lucy Angel, is currently streaming on NETFLIX and follows the ladies and their family, the Andertons, as they work together to launch their music career in Nashville.  The trio’s vlogging channel, Life With Lucy Angel gives fans an inside look into the day-to-day lives of Kate, Lindsay and Emily while they spend time in the studio, at home, traveling and touring.
For more information, visit www.LucyAngel.com; go to their Facebook page HERE and follow them on Twitter, @LucyAngelBand; on Instagram and YouTube.

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Carissa Leigh Releases Charity Song In Support Of Operation Stand Down For Military Families

By on May 25, 2017 in Album & Song Reviews, The Latest
Country artist Carissa Leigh is releasing her charity single “At Night” on Friday, May 26th just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.  She will be donating all proceeds from the release to Operation Stand Down. “At Night” was produced by Los Angeles trailblazer, Tone Def (Green Day, Santana, Outkast, Black Eye Peas.)

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2017 CMT Music Awards To Feature Superstar Pairings

By on May 24, 2017 in In The Press

Building upon an unmatched reputation for superstar cross-genre pairings, CMT today announced that breakout artists, The Chainsmokers, will perform with superstar duo Florida Georgia Linefor the first time on television during the “2017 CMT Music Awards.” In a performance sure to span multiple decades, Lady Antebellum will jam out with Earth, Wind & Fire, while country royalty, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood will perform live together for the first time on any CMT stage. They join previously announced superstars Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett from Nashville’s Music City Center on Wednesday, June 7th at 8pm ET/PT. Additional performers will soon be announced.

Hosted by Nashville star Charles Esten, country music’s highly-anticipated night will see breakout stars Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett going head-to-head against country music veteran Keith Urban for most nominations at the “2017 CMT Music Awards”. Fans can vote for their favorites now via CMT.com until Monday, June 5th for categories including “Video of the Year”, “Male Video of the Year”, “Female Video of the Year”, “Duo Video of the Year”, “Group Video of the Year”, “Breakthrough Video of the Year”, “Collaborative Video of the Year”, “CMT Performance of the Year”, and “Social Superstar of the Year”.

The top seven finalists for the night’s biggest award, the highly-coveted “Video of the Year,”will be revealed the morning of June 7.

Last year’s “CMT Music Awards” once again earned its title as the hottest night in country music attracting nearly 4 million fans, its biggest to date, across a three network simulcast (CMT, TV Land and Nick@Nite) up +20% from the prior year. The awards also lit up social media with #CMTawards trending worldwide for 5 hours to rank as the #1 Series/Special on Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings for the day.

Follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

About CMT

CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S.  CMT, CMT.com and CMT Radio offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and are the top resource for country music on demand.  The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

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