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Jason Aldean’s “Night Train Tour” Rolls Into A Sold Out 1st Weekend

By on February 22, 2013 in In The Press

New Cutting Edge Production and More No. One Hits Amp Up The 25-City Run

Jason Aldean, Night Train TourACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean is gearing up for his biggest tour to date, and one of the most anticipated of this year, as 19 buses and trucks and over 100 band and crewmembers roll into Bossier City, LA tonight for the first show of the 2013 Night Train Tour‘s sold out run. Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett are set to open the tour that has already sold over 350,000 tickets for the first dates.

“We’ve been down in Tupelo, MS the last week or so getting ready,” said Aldean. “It’s like Christmas with all the new toys we’ve got on stage…I don’t even understand how my crew makes all this happen night after night, but it’s awesome. I’m pumped about the new songs we’ve added to the set, and everything just feels fresh and exciting. I wasn’t sure how we would top the My Kinda Party tour, but I feel pretty certain we’ve done it.”

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Florida Georgia Line Sell Out Shows Nationwide

By on February 22, 2013 in In The Press

Florida Georgia Line

Republic Nashville’s rising country duo Florida Georgia Line is proving to be a red-hot concert ticket! The newcomers’ upcoming headlining shows are selling-out in lightning speed – less than one day – across the country. FGL is one of the fastest-selling acts for Ram’s Head in Baltimore, MD; Myth in Minneapolis, MN; Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA; Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO; Washington State University in Pullman, WA and Granada Theatre in Lawrence, KS. The recognition places them in a select group of artists such as Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Motley Crue, Fall Out Boy, Smashing Pumpkins, who have set venue sales records. Adding to the good times, the duo’s multi-week #1 debut single “Cruise” has officially been certified DOUBLE PLATINUM by the RIAA for selling over 2 million copies.

“We are completely blown away by all of the support from our fans and Country radio,” says FGL’s Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida). “We dreamed about selling one million songs back when we first started playing together and to have now sold two million is so surreal.”

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Kristen Kelly’s “He Loves To Make Me Cry” Makes Strong Radio Debut

By on February 22, 2013 in In The Press

New York Times Among Rave Reviews Of Singer-Songwriter’s New Single

Kristen Kelly, He Loves to Make Me CryWith 30 initial adds, Arista Nashville’s Kristen Kelly makes a powerful showing with her new single, “He Love To Make Me Cry,” as it impacts country radio this week. Co-penned by Kelly, Paul Overstreet and Even Stevens, this sexy and soulful song is the Texas-born singer-songwriter’s follow-up to her debut single, “Ex-Old Man.”

The following are early reviews from music critics with high praise of Kelly’s romantic song:

“Some singers get by on the strength of their attitude, some on the strength of their songwriting and some on the strength of their voice. Kristen Kelly…has plenty of the first two, but it’s the third that sets her apart. That’s especially true on ‘He Loves to Make Me Cry, which is one earthy howl after another, a striking disruption to mainstream country’s emphasis on precision and linearity.”
– New York Times
, Jon Caramanica

“Kelly wails it for all it’s worth and stakes her claim as a newcomer to watch. Essential listening.”
– MusicRow
, Robert K. Oermann

“This is a performance to marvel. It’s not just the power in the Texan’s voice, it’s that she doesn’t sound like another singer in Nashville. You’ll forget what you were doing for three minutes with every listen. These lyrics could steam up an igloo…There’s a fine line between sensual and Cinemax, and Kelly doesn’t cross it. If she can follow up this song with more powerful and original recordings, look for her to be quickly grouped with women named Underwood and McBride in conversations about the top female voices in country music”.
– Taste of Country
, Billy Dukes

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Tyler Farr Goes “Redneck Crazy”

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press

Tyler Farr

With his new single “Redneck Crazy” now at radio, Columbia Nashville newcomer Tyler Farr has witnessed many ‘redneck crazy’ moments in his years on the road. He spent his teenage years, side stage at George Jones concerts watching his step-dad play guitar for the country legend and more recently, playing over 200 shows opening for Colt Ford.

“Yeah man, I saw just about everything you can imagine on the road and a jealous boyfriend or girlfriend was at the root of a lot of them,” said Tyler. “I’ve been there myself too but luckily the Yankee candle flying through the air didn’t hit me in the head,” he laughed. “This thing called love makes people nuts and makes you go ‘redneck crazy.’ So when I heard this song, I knew instantly I wanted to record it.” The song was written by Josh Kear, Mark Irwin and Chris Tompkins. Purchase the single here: http://smarturl.it/redneckcrazy.

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Ashley Monroe To Perform On “The Tonight Show”

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press

Monroe’s Debut Album Like A Rose To Be Released March 5th; Available For Pre-Order Now 

Ashley Monroe, Like A Rose

Ashley Monroe, of the critically acclaimed trio Pistol Annies, will perform the title track, “Like A Rose,” from her forthcoming March 5th Warner Bros. Records release on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on March 11.

Like A Rose is available for pre-order now at: http://smarturl.it/ashleymonroe

Fans who pre-order the album via iTunes will receive the duet from Monroe and Blake Shelton, entitled “You Ain’t Dolly (And You Ain’t Porter),” as an instant download. Ashley’s duet with the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year is also USA Today’s “Song of the Week,” which states that “the new track from Ashley Monroe and Blake Shelton follows the tradition of classic country duets like Johnny Cash and June Carter’s ‘Jackson’ or Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s ‘You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly.’” View the full story HERE.

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Jake Owen Strikes Gold During Tour Rehearsals

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press
Jake Owen

Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Director, Digital Sales Alaina Vehec and VP, Sales Caryl Healey, Jake Owen, Sony Music Nashville Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Overton, Manager Brandon Gill and Booking Agent Michael Betterton
Photo Credit: Alan Poizner for RCA Nashville

While in Nashville gearing up to join Jason Aldean’s 2013 “Night Train” tour, RCA Nashville’s Platinum selling country singer Jake Owen celebrated the­ GOLD certification in the U.S. for his single “The One That Got Away.” The RIAA has acknowledged the No. 1 smash single for selling over 500,000 copies, marking his first GOLD record that he co-penned. Label executives and management surprised Jake with the shiny news and a special plaque to commemorate the occasion in the midst of his tour rehearsal yesterday (2/19) at Soundcheck.

“If the excitement wasn’t already building just preparing to hit the road with friend (and headliner) Jason Aldean, it sure is now! I can’t thank Country radio and the fans enough for supporting my music. My band and I have been in rehearsals day in and day out getting our new show ready and I can’t wait to share it,” shares Jake.

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Country Greets New York City with “Nash Bash”

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press

Blake Shelton, Nash BashSeveral artists helped New York City welcome new country station Nash-FM 94.7 by way of a trio of NASH BASH concerts at the historic Roseland Ballroom.

On Monday, Kix Brooks, Blake Shelton, Randy Houser, Lonestar and Dustin Lynch performed for approximately 3,000 fans. On Tuesday evening, the lineup included Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Gary Allan, Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert. Brooks, Sara Evans, Lee Brice, The Henningsens and Darius Rucker filled Wednesday evening’s performance roster.

Brantley Gilbert, Nash BashThe concerts weren’t exactly open to the public, either. Fans had to enter a radio contest via Nash-FM 94.7 to win admission to the show. Here, photos from the three nights as some of country music’s brightest stars lit up New York City.

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Crown Royal And Justin Moore Team Up To Honor Heroes

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press

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Justin Moore

NASCAR’s most famous race will receive a little extra star power this weekend when country music star Justin Moore makes a special appearance in Daytona to launch Crown Royal’s annual “Your Hero’s Name Here” program, which will award naming rights to this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a deserving hero.

Moore will perform a special 45 minute concert at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 24 at the Crown Royal footprint (in the Fan Zone outside of Turn 4), during which he’ll cast the inaugural “Your Hero’s Name Here” nominations, identifying two local heroes who are making a difference in their communities and will have a chance to win naming rights to the July race. Moore, who recently announced his first headlining tour, OUTLAWS LIKE ME, will also perform hits including “Small Town USA” and “Til My Last Day”.

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Keith Urban Announces Fourth Annual “All For The Hall” Benefit

By on February 21, 2013 in In The Press, Special Events

Tickets on Sale March 1 at 10:00 a.m. CST

Keith Urban

2005 CMA Entertainer of the Year and four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban and Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, April 16, for We’re All for the Hall, a concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Reserved seating tickets, which are priced at $35 and $50 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge), will go on sale March 1 at 10:00 a.m. CST.  A limited number of VIP ticket packages will also go on sale on March 1 at Ticketmaster.com. (Complete ticket purchase information is below.)

This year’s theme Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN will feature performances from an all-star line-up including Urban, Gill, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Kid Rock, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver and Hank Williams, Jr.  It promises to be yet another in a line of one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime concert events highlighting great music, friendship and camaraderie.

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Interview With Justin Moore: His Recent Success, Touring and Philanthropy

By on February 21, 2013 in A Closer Look @, In The Press, The Latest

Country Star Dishes On Gold Records, His Upcoming Daytona 500 Performance, Outlaws Like Me Tour, and Whose Ass He’d Most Like To Kick

Justin Moore

Justin Moore has been busy the last few months, and it doesn’t look like the Til My Last Day singer is slowing down anytime soon. We caught up with Justin to discuss his recent success, his upcoming headlining tour and his partnership with Crown Royal for philanthropic work with the Daytona 500.

“It’s been a really cool couple months here,” said Moore. “We closed out last year with our third number one song with Til My Last Day and… the second gold album. It was a pretty good Christmas present… We’ve been very blessed with country radio and all the fans have been so good to us over the years.”

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