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Gary Allan Celebrates Two Sold Out Shows At Historic Ryman Auditorium

By on February 5, 2013 in In The Press

Gary AllanCountry star Gary Allan has much to celebrate. Last Friday, Allan put his April 17th show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on sale. In just 10 minutes, the show was sold out. The singer added a second show on April 19, which is now also sold out.

When Allan heard the news he said: “This is going to be a special pair of shows for all of us, the Ryman is magic.  My team and I have worked hard to get to this moment. I don’t take it lightly.”

It’s an exciting time for Allan who has turned up the heat with the release of his new album, Set You Free (available now on iTunes), on MCA Nashville. The lead single “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)” rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and has already been certified gold by the RIAA.

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Taylor Swift Spends Third Consecutive Week At #1 and Opens GRAMMY Awards

By on February 5, 2013 in In The Press

Taylor Swift

Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift this week spends her third consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart with “I Knew You Were Trouble” from her 5+ million-selling current album RED. “Trouble” is also at #4* and climbing Billboard’s Hot AC Chart.

A worldwide smash, “Trouble” reached #1 this week in the UK, where Taylor’s album RED was just certified Platinum. “Trouble” has also reached #1 on the radio airplay charts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Denmark, and is Top 10 in countries spanning four continents. “Trouble” has been certified 4X Platinum in New Zealand, 3X Platinum in the U.S. and Canada, and is Platinum or Gold in South Africa, the UK, Norway and Ireland. Released on Big Machine Records, RED has been certified 4X Platinum in the U.S. for sales in excess of 4 million albums, and has worldwide sales topping 5.4 million.

At Country radio, “Begin Again” is at #8* and climbing Billboard’s Top 10, with more than 26 million audience impressions this week alone. “Begin Again” is at #1 on the Great American Country Top 20 Video Countdown, is at #3 at CMT, and is Top 10 at radio in Australia and Canada.

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Country Artist Jaida Dreyer To Release Debut Album, “I Am Jaida Dreyer,” Feb. 26

By on February 5, 2013 in In The Press

Debut Album Produced by Grammy-Winning Producer Byron Gallimore

Jaida DreyerStreamsound Records recording artist Jaida Dreyer is set to release her debut album, I Am Jaida Dreyer, on Feb. 26. The album will be available on all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon.

The breakout release features 10 original songs written or co-written by the singer and is produced by Grammy award-winning record producer Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland).  The album features a special guest appearance by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush on the track “Boy Who Cried Love,” who co-wrote the song with her.

“Jaida’s music is so personal and authentic,” said Gallimore. “Not only is Jaida a great performer, but she is also a gifted writer and musician. Her charisma and soul completely shine right through on this album.”

Dreyer added, “I’m overwhelmed by the love and space I’ve been given to make my art. This record is a collection of different moments in my life.  I hope people connect with the songs and recognize moments of their own life in them.”

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Kip Moore Gets Ready To Throw The ‘Hammer Down’ With Toby Keith

By on February 5, 2013 in In The Press

Toby Keith, Hammer Down

Kip Moore has been announced as the special guest on Toby Keith’s upcoming Hammer Down Tour, which is set to kick off June 8th in Ozark, Arkansas. “I am excited to go out with Toby, because I have heard so many stories about what the tours are like. I know that he has a big, big rowdy crowd, and I know he has a different kind of fan base than I probably do, which is why it’s going to be so fun to get in front of that fan base,” says Kip. “The guy has been at the top of his game for no telling how many years. I mean 10-15-20 years, so I know it’s definitely something I can learn a lot from, and I think it will better my career going out with him.”

Kip, who is currently on the road with Brantley Gilbert on the Hell on Wheels Tour, is scaling the country charts with his latest single, “Hey Pretty Girl,” the follow-up to back-to-back number-one singles – “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” and “Beer Money.”

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Jake Owen To Participate In The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Celebrity Challenge

By on February 5, 2013 in In The Press

The “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” Singer To Join Josh Duhamel, Bill Murray, Darius Rucker, Charles Kelley And More On The Green For Charity

Jake OwenPlatinum-selling country singer Jake Owen is brushing up on his golf chops as he heads to the west coast to participate in the AT&T Pebble Beach National PRO-AM Celebrity Challenge from February 4 through February 10, 2013 in Monterey, California. The American Country Awards 2012 Breakthrough Artist of the Year will join Josh Duhamel, Chris Berman, Bill Murray, Kenny G, Charles Kelley, Huey Lewis, Ray Romano, Darius Rucker, Andy Garcia, Aaron Rodgers, Kelly Slater and more on the green as they tee up for a good cause.

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“I’m pretty excited to participate in the tournament,” shares Jake. “I must admit … I’m a very competitive person and with the chance of winning for charity, I’m ready to give it my all.”

After selling out every date on his first headlining tour, CMT On Tour, Jake will hit the road again in February with Jason Aldean’s 2013 Night Train tour. Also coming in February will be the release of Jake’s new single “Anywhere With You” to country radio. The song is the fourth single produced by Joey Moi and Rodney Clawson from the Barefoot Blue Jean Night project.

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Jon Pardi To Hit The Road With Justin Moore

By on February 4, 2013 in In The Press

Jon Pardi, Outlaws Like Me

Jon Pardi is excited to hit the road with headliner Justin Moore and Dustin Lynch next month. The Outlaws Like Me trek is set to kick off March 14th in Pikeville, Kentucky and is currently set to run through April 20th in Corbin, Kentucky. “It’s [Justin’s] first headlining tour, so I know he’s excited…I know Dustin really well, so it’ll be cool to have him around and hang out and do stuff,” says the California native. “I know it’s gonna be a wild crowd, so it’s gonna be fun. I’m gonna get in there and do my thing.”

Jon is also getting ready to hit the airwaves with his new single!

Justin Moore Kicks Off “Outlaws Like Me” Headlining Tour

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Kip Moore Sells Out Boston Show In 20 Minutes

By on February 2, 2013 in In The Press

New Single “Hey Pretty Girl” At Radio Now

Kip Moore, Hey Pretty Girl

MCA recording artist Kip Moore is continuing his streak of sold-out shows selling almost 2,500 tickets for his March 23rd stop in Boston, MA at House of Blues in just 20 minutes this morning. The show follows previous sold-out dates already this year in Norfolk, VA, Raleigh, NC, Athens, GA, Nashville, TN, Starkville, MS and upcoming Grand Rapids, MI.

“This year is off to a crazy start and it’s only February,” said Kip. “We have been at this awhile, just going out on the road and playing to as many people who would listen. It wasn’t much at first, but thankfully, the number of people listening seems to be getting bigger and bigger. And if you missed out on any tickets, I’m sorry…but I guarantee we’ll be back soon!”

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X Factor Winner Tate Stevens To Unveil Debut Music Video On February 10

By on February 1, 2013 in In The Press

New Music Video for “Holler If You’re With Me” to be Featured in a Pepsi Commercial During The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards; Song Available for Download Beginning February 5 on iTunes

Tate Stevens

Belton, Missouri native Tate Stevens captivated viewers worldwide on FOX’s The X Factor Season 2 with his emotive and powerful country vocal performances—never placing less than second throughout the entire competition. Now, from appearances on one star-studded stage to the next, Stevens will unveil a first look of his debut music video for the song “Holler If You’re With Me,” as part of a Pepsi commercial during The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 10 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST/PST. The new music is merely part of the grand prize awarded to Stevens in addition to his $5 million recording contract with Syco Music/RCA Nashville. Additionally, the song, “Holler If You’re With Me,” will be available for download on iTunes beginning Tuesday, February 5.

Starting out the competition as a 37-year-old blue collar construction worker with humble roots and a seemingly far-fetched dream of becoming a country music superstar, Stevens’ recent win on The X Factor proved to the world that in fact, dreams do come true. “Things are moving very fast since the finale of X Factor, and we’re already laying down tracks for my new album that will be out this spring. I truly feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity,” Stevens says.

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Submit to Perform at Musicians Corner!

By on February 1, 2013 in In The Press, Special Events

Artists can submit to perform on the Lightning 100 Acoustic Stage during the spring season

Musicians Corner

Musicians Corner is a nonprofit program that hosts Nashville’s weekly lawn parties in Centennial Park. Musicians Corner’s free community events are free and open to all, where residents and visitors gather to enjoy multi-genre live music, local food vendors, Kidsville activities, Dog of the Day, and a Beer Garden in a beautiful park setting. Musicians Corner events take place every Saturday in May, June, September, and October.

ARTISTS: Submit to perform at Musicians Corner HERE!

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Kenny Chesney To Release New Album “Life On A Rock” on April 30

By on January 31, 2013 in In The Press

For Kenny Chesney, It’s All About “Life On A Rock”

Kenny Chesney, Life On A Rock

With “Pirate Flag” beaming out at the stroke of midnight, Kenny Chesney figured the time was right to release the title of his much anticipated April 30 Blue Chair/Columbia release. Life On A Rock, co-produced with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, captures the thematic core of the 10 song set that’s been recorded and mixed in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Jamaica, Key West, London and Nashville, Tennessee.

“It all depends on what kind of rock you’re looking at,” Chesney says of the title. “Just living here on this planet, we’re all living life on a rock; but for me, and for this record, it’s about the way life is when you live on an island. Everywhere you go, there’s everyone you know; you know everything about them, and they know everything about you… and well, that’s just a whole other way to be.

Kenny Chesney Announces New Single, “Pirate Flag”

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