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Aaron Lewis’ “The Road,” Hits Stores

By on November 14, 2012 in In The Press

Aaron Lewis, The RoadThe highly anticipated full-length solo album, The Road, from Blaster Records’ multi-platinum selling artist Aaron Lewis hit stores November 13. Co-produced by Lewis and Nashville hit-maker James Stroud, The Road, follows Lewis’ debut solo EP, Town Line, which bowed at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart last year.

The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist tells one story after another on The Road. Echoing traditional country, some of those tales are hilarious and heartwarming, while others are pensive and personal. Nevertheless, they’re all equally powerful, vibrant, and unforgettable.  For Lewis, The Road continues to wind and surprise like it always has.

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Big Machine Records To Release Soundtrack For ABC’s Hit Drama “Nashville” On Dec. 11

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press

Featuring Hayden Panettiere’s Top 40-and-Rising Debut Single, “Telescope”

Nashville Cover ArtBig Machine Records will release the soundtrack for ABC Television’s new hit drama “Nashville” on December 11. The project features new music from the cast – Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio – who perform in each episode. Over 500,000 digital downloads from the breakout series have been sold to date.

In conjunction with the label’s exclusive music partnership with ABC Studios, Big Machine Records released the first official single, “Telescope,” to Country radio a mere three weeks ago. Sung by Hayden Panettiere (aka Juliette Barnes), the debut single is already Top 40-and-rising and has contributed nearly 50,000 to the total sales. Preview the song now via: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/telescope-nashville-cast-version/id570336831.

Award-winning producers T-Bone Burnett, Dann Huff and Michael Knox have worked together to showcase the original content on both the show and soundtrack, respectively.

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Randy Houser Debuts Behind-The-Scenes Look Of Life On The Road On AOL’s The Boot

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press

Houser Celebrates Top 15 Single in “How Country Feels” This Week

Randy HouserPerforming over 150 dates each year and celebrating a Top 15 Billboard and Mediabase single in “How Country Feels” this week means a lot of hard work and dedication for Randy Houser and his band, but every now and then the guys like to let loose and have a little fun. In an exclusive video on AOL’s The Boot, they invite fans behind-the-scenes to see exactly what happens on the road — from load-ins and soundchecks to goofing off with each other and taking it all in. The montage was shot and edited by Houser’s drummer, Kevin Murphy, and was recorded on the road this summer. Visit http://aol.it/UEXZTZ to view.

Meanwhile, his smash hit “How Country Feels” continues to climb its way up the country charts, selling over 200,000 singles to date, and is Houser’s second highest charting single of his career next to his 2009 No. 2 hit “Boots On.” The first single from his forthcoming 2013 album release on Stoney Creek Records, Houser says, “It was the obvious choice for a lead-off. It caught my ear the first time I heard it – like, ‘I wanna hear that again.’”

Fans can stay tuned to RandyHouser.com to hear more on what they can expect from his forthcoming album and where they can catch him out on the road this fall. Who knows, they may even earn a spot in one of the band’s behind-the-scenes on the road videos!

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Lee Greenwood to Appear at National Press Club’s 35th Annual Book Fair & Author’s Night

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press

Follows up with TODAY Show performance of “God Bless The USA” to celebrate the naturalization of newest US citizens

Lee GreenwoodMulti-platinum country star and true American Patriot, Lee Greenwood, will be joining more than 90 nationally known authors at the National Press Club’s 35th Annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.   Greenwood will be signing copies of his new book, “Does God Still Bless the U.S.A.? A Plea for a Better America” – his latest offering of personal insights into America’s challenges and her future.  The Book Fair & Authors’ Night benefits the non-profit National Press Club Journalism Institute, which provides college scholarships, training for journalists and awards for excellence in journalism.  The NPC is partnering again this year with The SEED Foundation, which helps prepare underserved students for college success at public boarding schools in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

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Country Thunder Arizona Announces Star-Packed Line-Up Including Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert and More

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press

Four-Day Weekend Passes Available at $99 for a Limited Time

Eric ChurchCountry Thunder is rolling into Florence, Ariz., April 11-14, 2013, and they’re bringing today’s hottest country stars with them — Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Kip Moore and many more (complete list below) .  And don’t forget, in order to enter the campgrounds a 4-day admission wristband is required. Four-day passes are available for the early bird special rate of $99 for a very limited time, so get yours now before they go up in price to $120 TONIGHT at 11:59pm CST. For more on tickets for 2013 or for any of your Country Thunder needs, please visit www.countrythunder.com or call (866) 802-6418.

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Love And Theft’s Eric Gunderson Confirms Baby News

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press
Eric and Emily Gunderson

Eric and Emily Gunderson
Photo Courtesy of Emily Gunderson

Eric Gunderson is one half of hot Country duo LOVE AND THEFT but he has now confirmed that a baby on the way will soon turn his family into a trio.

The first-time father to be says, “Emily and I are so excited to announce that we will be having our first child on May 18th of next year. I am so thrilled and know that my beautiful wife will be the most amazing mother.”

This will be Eric and Emily Gunderson’s first child. The couple wed in April 2010, as reported by People Magazine: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20358256,00.html.

RCA Nashville duo Love and Theft recently received two CMA Award nominations (New Artist of the Year and Vocal Duo of the Year) and are currently nominated for an American Country Award. Their self-titled album was released in July 2012 and features the Gold-certified, #1 hit “Angel Eyes,” and their new single, “Runnin’ Out of Air.” Described as a steamy Country rocker flavored by influences like The Eagles and Maroon 5, the song’s sexy new video is expected to debut in late November. Love and Theft is currently on the road with CMT ON TOUR JAKE OWEN: THE SUMMER NEVER ENDS 2012.

For more information, visit www.LoveandTheft.com.

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Lady Antebellum Exclusive Acoustic Performance of “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

Not long ago we gave you a sneak peek at Lady Antebellum’s video for “A Holly Jolly Christmas.” The official video for the song was released on VEVO on Saturday, November 10th. Watch it here! But now we give you yet another exclusive look! Check out this exclusive acoustic video performance of “A Holly Jolly Christmas:”

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” is on Lady A’s new holiday collection ON THIS WINTER’S NIGHT, available in stores now. For the festive release, the trio are once again co-produced alongside veteran Paul Worley, penned the album’s title track and created their own arrangements for two of the disc’s additional 11 holiday classics. Lady A will also perform a special concert, SunTrust Bank Presents Lady Antebellum “On This Winter’s Night,” at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Dec. 3.  GAC will air the special concert, also sponsored by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, for fans across the country on Dec. 5 at 7:00P CT. For more information on the holiday album and concert, visit www.ladyantebellum.com

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Lee Brice Announces New Single “I Drive Your Truck”

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

Award Winning Singer/Songwriter To Perform On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Tomorrow

Lee Brice, I Drive Your TruckIn the spirit of Veterans Day, award-winning singer/songwriter Lee Brice will release his new single “I Drive Your Truck” this week. The powerful track is available this Friday and officially goes for adds on Dec. 3, and the very personal music video will simultaneously debut on CMT.

“The first time I heard this song, I knew I had to record it,” said Brice. “It immediately reminded me of my granddaddy and it hit really close to home.  When we went to make the video, I wanted to be sure that I made it personal.  So, I asked my brother Lewis to play the lead and I am really proud of what he added.”

Written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary, “I Drive Your Truck” was handpicked by USA Today as their track to download on Brice’s current HARD 2 LOVE album, and The New York Times described it as “an electric, overpowering song…Mr. Brice sang it vigorously.”

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Chris Young Sells Out Chicago’s Joe’s Bar In 20 Minutes!

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

Chris YoungTickets to see Grammy nominated singer and People magazine’s “Sexy Man of the Week,” Chris Young, at Joe’s Bar in Chicago went on sale Friday November 9th and SOLD OUT in 20 minutes with a line of eager fans stretching around the block. The January 23rd Chicago date will be his first public show of the new year and undoubtedly a great sign of what is to come for the young singer in 2013.  Young has played the ACM Nightclub of the Year stage in the past and is thrilled to be so enthusiastically welcomed back to the famed Joe’s Bar on Weed St. in Chicago.

Sold out shows are becoming a pattern for Young, who recently witnessed his upcoming Liquid Neon Tour kick-off at the legendary Ryman Auditorium (Nov. 15) sell through all available tickets. Special guests on the tour include Thomas Rhett and labelmate Joanna Smith. Additional tour stops are set for Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.

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Katie Armiger To Release Her Fourth Studio Album Fall Into Me On January 15th

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

Katie’s Current Single “Better In A Black Dress” Continues To Climb The Charts

Katie Armiger, Fall Into MeKatie Armiger, who has become one of the biggest and brightest independent female artists in country music today, will release her much anticipated fourth studio album entitled Fall Into Me on January 15th on Cold River Records. Katie had a hand in writing all 14 tracks on the album and worked with GRAMMY Award winning producer Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift, Trisha Yearwood, and Terri Clark). Fall Into Me will feature her current single “Better In A Black Dress,” which is her first Top 40 hit single and continues to climb the charts. Katie is currently out on her “Get Smart Tour” sponsored by Great American Country (GAC) through the end of the month.

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