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MIRANDA LAMBERT ANNOUNCES CRYSTAL LIGHT PRESENTS PLATINUM TOUR

By on May 14, 2014 in In The Press

Summer 2014 will shine brighter starting July 10 when Miranda Lambert unveils her Crystal Light Presents Platinum Tour in Ft. Loramie, OH. “Platinum represents a lifestyle for me,” said Miranda. “It’s the color of my hair, my wedding ring, my airstream trailer,  so it’s just a natural fit for the name of my new album and it’s why we decided to name the tour Platinum too,” said Miranda. Her upcoming album Platinum, will be released June 3.

The new show will glitter with a platinum theme that includes a new signature stage design. Platinum will include several songs from the new album including the Top 10 hit “Automatic,” the title track and others. It will also feature songs from all four of her previous platinum certified albums. In addition, Miranda has added two new members to her band family including singer songwriter Carolyn Dawn Johnson.

More heavy metal will be on display with opening acts Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett join the tour on August 8.  ACM New Artist of the Year winner Justin Moore has a mine full of hits songs including 3 #1 singles, “Small Town USA,” “If Heaven Weren’t So Far Away,” and “Til My Last Day,” and several Top 10’s from his Gold certified albums. Thomas Rhett brings more precious metal with his certified platinum hit “It Goes Like This,” and his new #1 single, “Give Me Some of That.”

The 30 city coast-to-coast tour includes two Canadian shows and wraps September 20 in Honolulu, HI. See complete list of dates below:

7/10/14    Fort Loramie, OH
7/11/14    Tuscaloosa, AL
7/12/14    Rogers, AR
7/17/14    Monticello, IA
7/18/14    Cleveland, OH
7/19/14    Cincinnati, OH
7/20/14    Brooklyn, MI
7/25/14    Twin Lakes, WI
7/26/14    Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/14    Sweet Home, OR
8/3/14    Camrose, Alberta
8/8/14    Sacramento, CA**
8/9/14    Mountain View, CA**
8/10/14    Irvine, CA**
8/15/14    Chicago, IL**
8/16/14    Indianapolis, IN**
8/17/14    Bonner Springs, KS**
8/21/14    Raleigh, NC**
8/22/14    Virginia Beach, VA**
8/23/14    Washington, DC**
8/29/14    Darien Lake, NY**
8/30/14    Hartford, CT**
8/31/14    Bethel, NY**
9/4/14    Toronto, ONT**
9/5/14    Philadelphia, PA**
9/6/14    Boston, MA**
9/11/14   Pensacola, FL**
9/12/14   Lafayette, LA**
9/13/14   Corpus Christi, TX**
9/20/14    Honolulu, HI

 

**Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett to perform as support on these dates.

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Dierks Bentley & Funny Or Die Release Hilarious “Drunk” Music Video

By on May 12, 2014 in In The Press
Coming off opening weekend of the 2014 RISER Tour, Dierks Bentley is taking fans on a wild ride in the new music video for “Drunk On A Plane.”  In collaboration with Will Ferrel and Adam McKay’s Funny or Die, the comedy website debuted the mile-high video this morning making it the first time a country music video has appeared on the popular site.
Directed by Wes Edwards and filmed at Air Hollywood in Los Angeles last month, Bentley enlisted a quirky cast of characters that included comedians, actors, band members and friends to help nail his vision.
“We added some of this footage to the screens for tour, and I have a hard time not turning my back to the crowd to watch it myself…so many hilarious moments,” said Bentley.  “There are a few subplots working underneath the main story that totally crack me up…if you watch it a couple times, you start to pick up on more funny details. Wes did an incredible job…again!”
“Drunk On A Plane” is flying up the radio charts just a few weeks after release and follows 11 chart-topping hits for Bentley as a singer and songwriter.   The track is already a fan-favorite on his new 2014 RISER TOUR, which continues on to Virginia Beach, VA; Bristow, VA and Holmdel, NJ this weekend. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

 

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Rascal Flatts to Launch New Album REWIND with Massive Media Appearances and Promotions

By on May 12, 2014 in In The Press

Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts will release their ninth studio album REWIND on Big Machine Records tomorrow (5/13) with several national TV and radio performances in addition to exclusive promotional events.

 

The album comes just as the lead single “Rewind” is nearing the top of the Country Radio charts.

 

As the best-selling Country group of the past decade, Flatts have debuted their last seven studio albums at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, a rare feat only achieved by four other artists. They’ve sold more than 22.5 million albums, scored 14 No. 1 singles, sold over 28 million digital downloads and earned more than 40 industry accolades, including six consecutive wins as the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year.

 

Exploring new sonic territory, REWIND chronicles the joys and complexities of life. Spearheaded by bassist Jay DeMarcus, Flatts co-produced more than half of the album with acclaimed producers Howard Benson and Dann Huff contributing to several of the 13 standard and four deluxe tracks.

 

“Music has changed so much in the last few years and in order to stay relevant you have to change with it, but we also had to be true to ourselves,” says DeMarcus.  “REWIND is a combination of staying with what people know and love, the familiar Flatts, but also bridging the musical gap into today’s Country music and pushing the envelope a little bit. There is a delicate balance and I think we’ve done a pretty good job. There are songs on the record where people are going to say, ‘That’s vintage Flatts! That’s what I fell in love with’ and a whole new generation of country music listeners are going to go, ‘Wow! I didn’t expect this from them!’”

 

To promote the release of REWIND, Rascal Flatts will appear on the following:

 

Monday, May 12

iHeart Radio LIVE Q&A and Performance at the iHeart Radio Theater in Los Angeles

(Live Broadcast and Stream at 7PM PT)

 

Tuesday, May 13

In-depth profile on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

(NBC, 6:30PM Eastern/5:30PM Central)

 

Performance of “Rewind” on The Voice

(NBC, 8PM Eastern/7PM Central)

 

Rascal Flatts Album Release Event  presented by Citi ®

(Tickets available at CitiPrivatePass.com)

 

Friday, May 23

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

(NBC, 11:35 PM Eastern/10:35 PM Central)

 

Friday, May 30

Toyota Concert Series on TODAY

(NBC, 7 AM in all markets)

 

For REWIND TOUR dates and more, visit RascalFlatts.com.

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Dakota Bradley Gives Fans An Interesting Behind The Scenes View From A SOLD OUT Show

By on May 10, 2014 in In The Press

Dakota BradleyStreamsound recording artist, Dakota Bradley recently opened for Love and Theft and Craig Campbell at the famous Joe’s Bar in Chicago, and got creative with capturing behind the scenes content in the process.

Attaching go-pro cameras to his guitar, Dakota captures unique crowd shots during his performance of his single “Won’t Be Young Forever,” produced by country superstar Tim McGraw and Grammy award-winning producer Byron Gallimore. . The video also includes footage of Dakota performing the country classic “Fishin’ In The Dark” with Love and Theft and Craig Campbell.

Lucky for fans, Dakota compiled all of this and more in a brand new video! We encourage you to check it out, and purchase his single “Won’t Be Young Forever” on iTunes!

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A Closer Look @ Natalie Stovall & The Drive

By on May 10, 2014 in A Closer Look @
Photo credit: Kristin Barlowe

Photo credit: Kristin Barlowe

Get to know Natalie Stovall & The Drive a little better with this interview just before their performance at the ACM Party For A Cause after party in Las Vegas.

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Country Music Star Dierks Bentley And Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine® Align For Brand Partnership

By on May 9, 2014 in In The Press

Dierks BentleyMulti-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley and OLE SMOKY® TENNESSEE MOONSHINE® announced today that they will join forces in a multi-year partnership across tour, media and digital platforms.  First up, for Bentley’s RISER TOUR, which kicks off tonight in Charlotte, NC, the moonshine maker will provide a tailgate party for fans in a throwback 1920’s style saloon with a modern country vibe featuring signature OLE SMOKY® drinks, music and specialty merchandise at participating venues.

“When I first moved to Nashville, I lived down at the Station Inn and really dove head first into the bluegrass community…I used to beg my way into pickin parties with those guys because I was eaten up with that sound and that lifestyle.  And when you surround yourself with banjos and fiddles, there’s bound to be some shine there too,” said Bentley.  “All of that influenced who I am and the music I make today.  Ole Smoky is a great partner for me and my fans out on the RISER tour this year…they’re going to help us get the party started early out in the parking lot and set the tone for a rowdy night.”

 

“We are thrilled to be launching our partnership with Dierks Bentley as he starts the RISER tour,” said Joe Baker, founder of Ole Smoky Moonshine. “Just like Ole Smoky, the tour is about bringing people together who love country music and having fun. We can’t wait to see the fans dancing, laughing and sharing their stories over our moonshine.”

 

Seven albums into one of country music’s most-respected and most-unpredictable careers, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley continues to grow. His latest evolution comes in the form of his critically acclaimed and No. one selling album RISER. Throughout his career, Bentley has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His six previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, notched 11 chart-topping singles and earned 11 GRAMMY nominations, countless CMA, ACM and CMT nominations and membership at the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley’s headlining 2014 RISER TOUR with special guests Chris Young, Chase Rice and Jon Pardi continues through the summer. For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

About Ole Smoky®Tennessee Moonshine®
Currently, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine nationally retails ten flavors of moonshine made using authentic East Tennessee recipes, jarred and shipped directly from the company’s famed Gatlinburg distillery. The Ole Smoky Moonshine™ distillery, known as The Holler™, is America’s most visited distillery and produces the brand’s signature flavors.   Original Moonshine, White Lightnin’™, Moonshine Cherries™, Peach Moonshine, Apple Pie Moonshine™, Blackberry Moonshine, Strawberry Moonshine, Lemon Drop Moonshine™ and Charred Moonshine™ are available selectively in 49 states and Canada. Pineapple Moonshine is available in Tennessee, California and Hawaii only.  Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine can be found at local retailers and is sampled and sold at some of the biggest music and sporting events in the country.  True to its roots, each Ole Smoky Moonshine flavor is born from the hand-crafted recipes of the Tennessee families who have been filling moonshine jars and jugs in the Smoky Mountains for more than a century. For more information about the brand, please visit www.olesmoky.com.

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Zac Brown And His Wife Welcome The Arrival Of New Baby Boy

By on May 9, 2014 in The Latest

Zac-and-Shelly-BrownZac Brown Band frontman Zac Brown and his wife, Shelly, are celebrating the recent birth of their 5th child.  His name is Alexander Frost Brown.  He was born on May 5th weighing 11lbs, 7oz. and 22.5 inches long at the Atlanta Medical Center.  (All information according to the Zac Brown Band official Facebook page.)

Congratulations to them both!

Zac Brown's baby boy Alexander Frost

Alexander Frost Brown

 

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SET YOUR DVR: DOLLY PARTON ON TELEVISION NEXT WEEK

By on May 9, 2014 in In The Press

The most celebrated female in country music history, Dolly Parton, is set to launch her 42nd album BLUE SMOKE on May 13th in a partnership between Dolly Records and Sony Masterworks.  In preparation of Blue Smoke’s release, Dolly performed a one-hour special Dolly Parton Q Sessions Live from Nashville on QVC and has scheduled a plethora of media appearances that will include the following:

May   8:   Headline Country (GAC)
May   9:   NPR Weekend Edition (various times)
Headline Country (GAC)
May 10:   America’s News Headquarters (Fox News)
Headline Country (GAC)
May 12:  The Big Interview with Dan Rather (AXS)
May 13:  Wake Up with Al (The Weather Channel)
The Today Show Concert Series (NBC)
The Talk (CBS)
The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
May 14:   Imus in the Morning (Fox Business Network)
American Pickers (History Channel)
May 15:   The Wendy Williams Show (syn & BET)
American Pickers (History Channel)
The Big Interview with Dan Rather (AXS)
May 17:   Hot 20 Countdown (CMT)
American Pickers (History Channel)
May 18:   Weekend Express (HLN)
Hot 20 Countdown (CMT)
American Pickers (History Channel)
The Big Interview with Dan Rather (AXS)
May 20:   Morning Express w/ Robin Meade (HLN)
The Better Show (syn)

The Dolly Parton SiriusXM Town Hall Premieres on Entertainment Weekly Radio (ch. 105) on May 14th at 7pm, and will re-air over the weekend.  In addition, the special presentation will broadcast on Willie’s Roadhouse channel (ch. 56) on Saturday, May 17th at noon and 8 pm ET, with re-airs Sunday, May 18th at 9 am and 3 pm ET, Tuesday, May 20th at 6 pm ET, and Thursday on May 22nd at 11 pm ET.  Prime Country channel (ch. 57) will premiere the presentation on Saturday, May 31st at 12 pm and 9 pm ET , with re-airs Sunday, June 1st 9 am and 3 pm ET, Tuesday, June 3rd at 6 pm ET, andThursday, June 5th at 11 pm ET.  The OUTQ channel (ch. 108) is also set to air Dolly’s Town Hall on Saturday, May 17th at 3 PM and Sunday, May 18th at 10 AM ET.

In addition, Parton will appear on OMG! Insider, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, EXTRA, ABC News Now, Associated Press TV, and more throughout the week.

Dolly Parton talks about each song on Blue Smoke one on one with Yahoo!
https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/dolly-parton-talks–blue-smoke–track-by-track-151418196.html
https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/dolly-parton-talks–blue-smoke–track-by-track–week-2-144302382.html
https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/dolly-parton-talks–blue-smoke–track-by-track–week-3-175400923.html

Resource Dolly Parton at:www.dollypartonentertainment.com.

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Big Machine Label Group’s Dot Records Signs On Seven Staff Members

By on May 9, 2014 in In The Press

Dot RecordsDot Records’ General Manager CHRIS STACEY today unveiled  seven staff members who have been hired for the iconic label’s promotion efforts.

In late March, The New York Times first broke the news of the legendary establishment’s resurgence and announced the 20-year industry veteran’s appointment, who previously held posts at Warner Music Nashville. Remaining in Nashville, Stacey reports to Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta and can be reached at 615.846.7745 or chris.stacey@bmlg.net.

“I look at the team that we have assembled here at Dot and the entire Big Machine Label Group and I know that we cannot only compete, but win. Newly named Director of National Promotion Kris Lamb is such a perfect fit to spearhead this team, where we have such an amazing balance of experience, relationships, intelligence, promo skill and hustle. I cannot wait to unleash this team on our first single!” exclaimed Stacey.

Under Stacey’s leadership, the Dot Records’ powerhouse team will consist of staff members with multi-genres backgrounds as well as internal hires within the Big Machine Label Group:

KRIS LAMB (Director of National Promotion) is upped in the label group family, where he most recently served as the West Coast Regional for Big Machine Records and was integral in the careers of Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Danielle Bradbery and The Cadillac Three. He will relocate to Nashville and can be reached 615.846.7750 or via kris.lamb@bmlg.net.

JAMES MARSH (Director of Southwest Promotion) joins the team from Warner Bros Records, where he served as Southwest Regional Promotions Manager. Based in Dallas, TX, he is available at 615.846.7747 or james.marsh@bmlg.net.

BILL LUBITZ (Director of West Coast Promotion) will remain based in Las Vegas, NV, where he was most recently at Black River Entertainment in National Radio Promotion and West Coast Regional. He can be contacted at 615.846.7752or bill.lubitz@bmlg.net.

MICHELLE TIGARD-KAMMERER (Director of Midwest/Northeast Promotion) previously Sr. Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Country Radio Broadcasters and will be located in Nashville. She can be reached at 615.846.7751or via mtk@bmlg.net.

EJ BERNAS (Director of Southeast Promotion) comes from Curb/Universal, where he served as Sr. Director of Promotion. Remaining in Nashville, he can be contacted at 615.846.7749 or ej.bernas@bmlg.net.

RACHEL DOBSON (Promotion Manager) joins the label from Capitol Records Nashville & EMI Records Nashville, where she served as Promotion Coordinator. Shewill be based in Nashville and is available via 615.846.7748 or rachel.dobson@bmlg.net.

GARRETT HILL (Executive Assistant) is a staple within the Big Machine walls, previously interning with the company and working as the Traffic Coordinator for the label group. He can be reached at 615.846.7746 or garrett.hill@bmlg.net.

Under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella, Dot Records is armed with the same tenacity and poised for similar success that both BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta and Republic Records CEO Monte Lipman have enjoyed. Their previous joint venture, Republic Nashville, launched the careers of Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Cassadee Pope, scoring eleven #1 hits and selling over 30 million tracks in a mere five years.

Comparably, Dot Records will be headquartered in Nashville and will utilize the combined resources of Big Machine and Republic Records. The Universal Music Group, parent company of Republic Records, now owns the original Dot Records catalogue.

Dot Records’ success from inception in 1950 relied on finding, developing and marketing great music regardless of genre boundaries. That mission will remain intact as artists’ signings and incredible new music from across the globe are revealed in the coming months.

BigMachineLabelGroup.com

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Craig Morgan Enlists Celebrity Friends For 8th Annual Charity Event Benefitting The Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation

By on May 9, 2014 in In The Press
Photo credit: Bill Konway

Photo credit: Bill Konway

Country music star and award winning TV host, CRAIG MORGAN, has enlisted the support of fellow music friends, as well as a number of motocross celebrities, for his 8th annual charity event.  Tickets for the July 20th star-studded concert and celebrity off-road trail ride, taking place in Craig’s hometown of Dickson, Tenn., go on sale today, Friday, May 9th, and can be purchased online HERE, at www.CraigMorgan.com, and all Tri-Star Bank Locations. Proceeds will benefit the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation. The organization’s primary goal is to assist foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee.

The family-friendly festivities kick off at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 20th in Dickson. The morning will start with a hair-raising motocross exhibition from several of motocross’ top celebrities and competitors, followed by a group trail ride and lunch. Motocross stars participating this year include: Kevin Windham, Malcolm Stewart, Destry Abbott, Fred Andrews, Randy Hawkins, Andrew Short, and Larry Ward.

Later that night, fans can catch Black River Recording Artist Craig Morgan and friends for an outdoor concert at the Dickson War Memorial Lawn. A live and silent auction will also take place from the concert.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation.

Both events are open to the public. Event tickets will go on sale May 9 at CraigMorgan.com. Celebrity participants for both events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Craig Morgan Charity Weekend
Celebrity Off-Road Trail Ride
Date: July 20, 2014
Location: Paul Allen Farm 1286 Bell Hollow Rd Vanleer, TN
Registration Opens: 8:00 AM
Autograph Session: 9:00 AM
Trials Show: 9:30 AM
Ride Start Time: 10:00 AM

Celebrity Concert and Silent Auction
Date: July 20, 2014
Location: Dickson War Memorial Lawn 200 Center Ave. Dickson, TN 37055
Silent Auction Opens: 5:00 PM
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Concert Start Time: 8:00 PM

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:  “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “International Harvester” and “This Ole Boy.” He’s recently released his new album The Journey (Livin’ Hits), featuring the soulful single “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” on Black River Entertainment. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent nearly nineteen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves.  He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” airing on Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.cra
igmorgan.com   and engage with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT THE DICKSON COUNTY CRAIG MORGAN FOUNDATION: The idea for The Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation was born while Craig Morgan was serving as an Assistant Sheriff’s Deputy in Dickson, TN and named for his wife Karen’s father. The organization, a component fund of the 501c3 Craig Morgan Dickson County Educational Foundation, will support foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. Craig’s continuing charitable mission is to eventually build and maintain a home in Dickson County Tennessee for temporarily displaced children in Tennessee’s 23^rd District (5 counties) and to provide lasting funding for the home. His long-term goal is to start additional Billy’s Place homes around the country. The annual Craig Morgan Charity Weekend has raised $250,000 the last four years in support of The Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation and other children’s welfare organizations.

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