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NBC Goes Country With ‘Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Grand Ole Opry’ Airing Tuesday, Nov. 26

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases
Dolly Parton appears on the Grand Ole Opry in 2011. Photo by Chris Hollo © Grand Ole Opry

NASHVILLE  – Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when “Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry” airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT

The special is a celebration of Parton’s 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It will feature new interviews as well as a performance from Parton on the Opry stage where she’ll deliver some of her biggest hits in front of a live audience. In addition, her superstar friends – Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Margo Price, Hank Williams Jr. and others – will also be on board to celebrate Parton’s career and perform.

“I’m so thrilled to be celebrating my 50-year anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry,” Parton said. “I’m also excited that NBC wanted to share in this milestone with me. Together we hope to entertain a broader audience on what the Grand Ole Opry is and what it means to me. We have some special treats, surprises and great performances by some very talented artists and I’m looking so forward to sharing it with you.”

“Dolly Parton’s impact on country music is beyond description, and she remains a cherished icon,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBC Entertainment. “Dolly will always have a home at NBC and we can’t wait for her to deliver her wonderful collection of hits to the Opry stage.”  

Dolly Parton – First appearance as Grand Ole Opry member in 1969. Photo by Les Leverett © Grand Ole Opry 

“Since officially joining the Opry 50 years ago, Dolly Parton has taken the country music world — and the world, for that matter — by storm, taking her Opry roots with her,” said Dan Rogers, Opry vice president and executive producer. “We are thrilled that the girl who grew up listening to the Opry with her family in the Smoky Mountains will be sharing the heart of the Opry live this week on the Opry stage and with millions of fans next month on NBC.”  

Justin Gorman, Matthew Hickling and Hannah Dodson will executive produce. Man Alive Entertainment is producing.  

ABOUT DOLLY PARTON

Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Parton recently became the first country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 41 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. In 2014 the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide. Her 2016 #1 album, “Pure & Simple,” which topped the Billboard Top Country Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts and debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, added to that massive tally. She has garnered eight Grammy Awards, including a 2017 win with Pentatonix for their collaboration on her iconic 1974 hit “Jolene”; 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People’s Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.   

ABOUT THE GRAND OLE OPRY

What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. The Opry, an American icon and Nashville’s #1 attraction, is world famous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages. It’s been called the “home of American music” and “the show that made country music famous.” Through the years the Opry has welcomed iconic artists such as Patsy Clineh George Jones and Dolly Parton as members. The tradition continues today with recent inductees that include Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Janson, among others. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®and performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday night shows through Dec. 11 plus seasonal Wednesday and Thursday Opry Country Classics performances. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP). For more information, visit opry.com.

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Star-Studded List Of Performers & Presenters Revealed For “2019 CMT Artists Of The Year”

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

Bobby Bones, Chrissy Metz, Johnny Galacki, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill & More Added to Lineup for 10th Annual Special Premiering LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT

NASHVILLE – October 10, 2019 –CMT today revealed its star-studded lineup of performers and presenters for the “2019 CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT. The growing list includes some of the biggest stars from music, television and entertainment including Bobby Bones, Chrissy Metz, Johnny Galecki, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill and more.

The 90-minute special will feature LIVE performances from “2019 CMT Artists of the Year” honorees Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett and “Breakout Artist of the Year” awardee, Ashley McBryde. “This Is Us” actress Chrissy Metz will debut a special performance in honor of first-time “CMT Artists of the Year” honoree, Luke Combs.

Two-time “CMT Artists of the Year” recipient Lady Antebellum will take the stage, as will country powerhouse Sam Hunt,to recognize previously announced “Artist of a Lifetime” recipient Reba McEntire, to celebrate her legendary success. Her award will be bestowed by fellow country music icon Vince Gill, who joins a growing list of presenters, including multi-media personality Bobby Bones, Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory”), philanthropist and wife of honoree Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis (“This Is Us”), country duo Maddie & Tae and more for the 10th annual celebration. 

“CMT Artists of the Year” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin; the Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. 

For updates, visit CMTAOTY.CMT.com, follow @CMT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and use #CMTAOTY to join the conversation. 

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Scott Hamilton & Friends Announces Musical Lineup Benefitting The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation And Local Charities Of Choice

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER KENNY LOGGINS IS SET TO ROCK THE MUSIC STAGE OF ‘SCOTT HAMILTON & FRIENDS’ ALONG WITH GAVIN DEGRAW, BART MILLARD, JOHN ELEFANTE AND JOHNATHAN CAIN, WITH SIXWIRE AS THE HOUSE BAND

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER SHERYL CROW TO CO-HOST WITH SCOTT HAMILTON IN AN ’80S STYLE 35TH YEAR CELEBRATION OF HIS 1984 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WIN 

Highlights from last year’s event: https://vimeo.com/356436425/1c7bba18c3

NASHVILLE, TN.  (October 10, 2019) – Nashville resident and Olympic Gold Medalist SCOTT HAMILTON will return to the ice on November 24 at Bridgestone Arena for the fourth annual event with the biggest names in figure skating performing alongside the greatest names in music for a night the whole family will enjoy.

Nine-time GRAMMY Award winner SHERYL CROW joins Scott Hamilton as co-host for this year’s event. Crow and Hamilton, both cancer survivors, will be joined on stage for performances by GRAMMY winning artist KENNY LOGGINS, multi-platinum singer/songwriter GAVIN DEGRAW, lead singer of American Music Award-winning band MERCYME, BART MILLARD, JOHN ELEFANTE, former lead singer of KANSAS, and JOHNATHAN CAINof JOURNEY, backed by highly acclaimed Nashville touring, recording and songwriting veterans, SIXWIRE. 

Scott Hamilton & Friends will simultaneously feature live music and ice skating from the biggest names in the field including Olympic Ice Dancing Gold Medalists and Dancing with the Stars champion MERYL DAVIS and her partnerOlympic Ice Dancing Gold Medalist CHARLIE WHITE, 2x Olympic Pairs Gold Medalist KATIA GORDEEVA, Ice Dance World Medalists KAITLYN WEAVER and ANDREW POJE, World Champion JEFFREY BUTTLE, U.S. National Champion MIRAI NAGASU,2x U.S. National Champion ALISSA CZISNY, U.S. National Champions ASHLEY CAIN-GRIBBLE and TIMOTHY LE DUC, U.S. National Champion RYAN BRADLEY and U.S. National Champion MAX AARON.

Tickets for reserved seating start at $35.90 plus applicable service charges and preferred seating of $50 and $77 will be available at Bridgestone Arena Box Office and ticketmaster.com. Tickets and sponsorship packages that include an After Show Celebration at the Omni Hotel – featuring dinner, live music and a silent auction – will be available for purchase through the Foundation event page.

Proceeds from the concert benefit Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient. For more information, visit ScottCARES.org.

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King Calaway Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album, RIVERS, Available Everywhere Now

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

October 4, 2019 (Nashville, TN) – After a whirlwind year, rising Nashville band KING CALAWAY has released today their debut full-length album Rivers via BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records – available everywhere NOW. The 12-track album was co-produced by Robert Deaton and Ross Copperman. Copperman also penned several of the tracks amongst other songwriters including Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Teddy Geiger, and many more.

The band expressed their excitement stating, “Rivers is a milestone in all of our lives and a new chapter in our journey as a band. We could not be more proud of what we have created.”

King Calaway will celebrate the release with two television performances. The band of six will perform their hit single “World For Two” on The Today Show on October 7 and foot-stomping title track “Rivers” on The Late Late Show With James Corden the following day, on October 8. These performances will mark the band’s debut on both shows.   Hailing from around the globe, the band first came on the scene with their eponymous EP, of which all tracks are included on their new album in addition to 7 new tracks. In the short time since their debut, King Calaway has already taken the world by storm – from performing with Ricky Skaggs at the Grand Ole Opry, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, making their CMA Fest debut, opening for Garth Brooks at one of his stadium dates, to headlining a festival in Gibraltar, King Calaway has already accomplished major milestones most Country artists can only dream of. The band was lauded by Rolling Stone for bringing an “exuberance to the stage…each taking solo parts between lushly harmonized chorus parts.”


TRACK LISTING:

  1. No Matter What – (Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni, Jordan Schmidt, Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson)
  2. More Than I Do – (Nate Cyphert, Ben West, Laura Veltz)
  3. Rivers –  (RuthAnne Cunningham, Teddy Geiger, Bruce Fielder, Tom Parker, ØJM)
  4. Obvious – (Steven Lee Olsen, Nolan Sipe, Brandon Day)
  5. Missing You – (Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)
  6. Driver’s Seat – (Josh Hoge, David Ryan Harris,  David Hodges)
  7. Grow Old – (RuthAnne Cunningham, Tom Parker, ØJM)
  8. I Do – (Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  9. Picture of the Way You Are – (Barry Dean, William Rinehart, Jimmy Robbins)
  10. World For Two – (Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, James Abrahart)
  11. Love the One You’re With – (Stephen Stills)
  12. I Did – (Logan Turner)

ABOUT KING CALAWAY:
After a whirlwind year since their debut EP was released in January 2019, King Calaway is proof that there’s strength in numbers. Their eponymous EP in January 2019 features hit single “World For Two,” which became the #1 most added song at country radio in its debut week. Their first full-length album Rivers – out now on BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records – builds on the five-song EP’s success, with seven new tracks and was executive produced by Robert Deaton and Ross Copperman. After being named one of the seven new country acts to watch out for by Billboard, the band continues to take the country music industry by storm from multiple performances at the famed Grand Ole Opry – including an incredible performance moment with the legendary Ricky Skaggs – to making their late night television performance debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and an appearance on the internationally acclaimed show Neighbours. They’ve brought their energetic live show to various stages, including a CMA Fest debut and opening slots for Rascal Flatts and Garth Brooks. Hailing from across the globe – from the small towns of the American Midwest to the small coastal country of Gibraltar; from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Central Belt of Scotland – King Calaway brings a worldly perspective. They’re country stars for a new generation, singing songs that erase the boundaries between genres and countries. King Calaway isn’t looking to blend into the crowd. They’re not even looking to fit in. They’re in the business of standing out…and King Calaway stands tall. 

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Jon Pardi Kicks Off Headlining Heartache Medication Tour At The Ryman Auditorium With Two Sold Out Shows

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2019) – ACM/CMA award-winning artist Jon Pardi kicks off his Heartache Medication tour with two career-first, sold-out headlining shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium tonight (10/1) and tomorrow night (10/2). Featuring Riley Green as direct support, the Ryman Auditorium shows mark the official launch of Pardi’s headlining tour, coming to cities nationwide this fall. In a recent interview with ET, Pardi shared, “For me, it’s a stamp of history. You can always play the Ryman, but your first time is something you never forget.” View the full list of tour dates below. 

Jon Pardi Performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Outdoor Stage


Pardi’s eagerly-awaited album Heartache Medication arrived on Friday to overwhelming critical-acclaim lauding him as an artist with an impressive ability to carve out his own path and one that “…could very well be a long-lasting mark on the genre…” (Music Row). 

Featured by NPR, the Associated Press, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard’s Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2019, ET, People, and Rolling Stone, critics continue to praise the standout collection of songs, hailing;  “…an emboldened work…” – NPR First Listen

“Pardi’s music is strong stuff” – Associated Press
“split the difference between Alan Jackson and Bob Seger” with California Sunrise and “Heartache Medication continues that direction with honky-tonkin’, boot-stompin’ tracks about whiskey, women and song.” – The New York Times

“Pardi’s evolved approach to country’s heritage sets him apart at a moment when Nashville seems to want to divide itself into the trailblazers and the preservationists.” – Los Angeles Times

“Name-checking his country-music heroes like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, the California native places himself in the same lineage — both as preservationist and rule-breaker.” – Rolling Stone Country

“Jon Pardi cut a path through modern country’s embrace of pop, hip-hop and EDM…” – TheNew York Times

“The influence of legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait permeate Heartache Medication, filled with clever lyrical twists and dancehall ready romps…” – Music Row

“Instead of borrowing a moniker from one of his heroes, he’s paving his way with his own brand of two-stepping, steel-guitar-laden traditional country music.” – The Tennessean

Pictured (L to R): Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Pardi

Pardi just performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage last night.In addition, he capped off release week with a celebratory, headlining album release show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, and made several appearances and performances including Pandora’s Live Concert series, stops at YouTube’s New York headquarters, iHeart, People and AOL Build. Heartache Medication is the followup to his co-produced, platinum-selling breakthrough #1 album California Sunrise and multi-platinum, chart-topping hits “Dirt On My Boots,” “Head Over Boots,” “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Night Shift.” Heartache Medication is available here:http://strm.to/HeartacheMedicationPR. For tickets and for a full list of tour dates, visit http://www.jonpardi.com.

HEARTACHE MEDICATION TOUR DATES 2019

10/01/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/02/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/04/19: Minneapolis, MN, The Armory – SOLD OUT 10/05/19: Milwaukee, WI, Eagle’s Ballroom* 10/10/19: Oklahoma City, OK, The Criterion 10/11/19: Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall 10/12/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/13/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/24/19: Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre – SOLD OUT 10/25/19: Boise, ID, Revolution Concert House and Event Center – SOLD OUT 10/26/19: Salt Lake City, UT, The Depot – SOLD OUT 10/31/19: Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theatre 11/01/1: San Diego, CA, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 11/02/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater – SOLD OUT 11/03/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater
*Does not include Riley Green

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Lady Antebellum Album Preview Event

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

NASHVILLE, TN (October 9, 2019) – MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Superstars Lady Antebellum performed selections from their forthcoming album for industry friends and family at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville last night (10/8). The CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year nominees joined Billboard West Coast Editor Melinda Newman, who moderated a discussion with the band about the process of writing and recording their first project under new label home BMLG Records. Available for pre-order now, OCEAN is out everywhere November 15.  

Pictured (L-R): Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw, BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen, Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Red Light Management’s Callie Cunningham, Billboard’s Melinda Newman
Photo Credit: Hodges Usry

Lady A brought the house down with an eight-song set, including “Be Patient With My Love,” “Pictures,” “Boots,” “Let It Be Love” and “Crazy Love.” They also offered a live version their Top 15-and-rising single “What If I Never Get Over You” as co-writer Ryan Hurd supported from the audience. First time collaborator and mega-producer Dann Huff was added to the lineup during an electric rendition of “You Can Do You” before Lady A capped the night with a jaw-dropping performance of their title track.  

Photo Credit: Hodges Usry

After a wave of change, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott have watched the tides rise and fall and are embracing the power of vulnerability with their upcoming release. OCEAN marks a new beginning that brings the highly-accoladed trio back to their roots, showcasing their familiar vocal interplay and individual instruments across the emotionally resonant 13-tracks.  Over the course of their decade plus career, Lady A has become one of the 21st  Century’s premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic sounds of the genre.  As a Country-radio staple, they have amassed record-breaking success with nine No. 1 hits while ushering in more than 18 million albums and 34 million tracks sold, plus over 4 billion digital streams. Known for their 9X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now,” the highest certified song by a Country group,  they have earned ACM and CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year trophies three years in a row and countless other honors –  seven GRAMMY Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a Tony Award nod. For more information on new music, visit ladyantebellum.com.

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Carrie Underwood Surprises 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards Winners In Early Reveal

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases
Carrie Underwood
Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas

NASHVILLE — Carrie Underwood, host of this year’s CMA Awards, surprised radio stations and broadcast personalities this morning to reveal the news of their 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards wins, announced in advance of the “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” show and presentation.

Underwood, a seven-time CMA Awards winner and a three-time CMA Awards nominee this year, called each of the stations to announce the exciting news. See below for the full list of 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards winners.

Winners will be honored at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night™, airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. 

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR WINNERS: NATIONAL
“The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell and Eddie Garcia) – Premiere Networks

MAJOR MARKET
“The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Emily Raines and “Slow Joe” Wallace) – KKWF, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.

LARGE MARKET
“Q Morning Crew” (Mike Wheless and Janie Carothers) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.

MEDIUM MARKET
“Mo & Styckman” (Melissa “Mo” Wagner and Greg “Styckman” Owens) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.

SMALL MARKET
“Dr. Shane and Tess in the Morning” (Shane Collins and Tess Connell) – WPAP, Panama City, Fla. 

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR WINNERS: MAJOR MARKET
WIL – St. Louis, Mo.

LARGE MARKET
WSIX – Nashville, Tenn.

MEDIUM MARKET
WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.

SMALL MARKET
WYCT – Pensacola, Fla. 

The categories are established by market size based on population as ranked by Arbitron. Entries for Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and biographical information. Candidates for Radio Station of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and format leadership.

CMA members who are full-time, on-air personalities and CMA member radio stations in the United States and Canada were eligible. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.

CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2018 were not eligible in 2019.  

About the CMA Awards
The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

CMA Awards ballots are tabulated by the professional services organization, Deloitte. As used in the document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte and Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of Deloitte’s legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. 

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MTN DEW Servin’ Up Home-State Pride With “The Tennessee Original Outpost”

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

Tennessee-born beverage transforming Nashville’s Ole Red into green “The Tennessee Original Outpost” celebrating fans, makers and artists from across the state; Musical line-up led by Tennessee-based country duo LOCASH and more

Oct. 8, 2019 – In 1940 MTN DEW was born out of an act of refreshment rebellion and since then, has kept the rebel charge alive for fans across the country. Nearly 80 years later, MTN DEW is going back to its roots to celebrate with the DEW Nation, and the dynamic, trail-blazin’ makers and artists that call Tennessee home.  MTN DEW will turn Nashville destination Ole Red, DEW-green and feature epic DEW X “Tennessee Original” experiences and live performances.  In the days leading up to the Oct. 22 event, MTN DEW will hit the road, popping up at select Food City locations across the state, where fans who locate LOCASH-autographed DEW cans throughout the store, will win an all-expenses paid trip to “The Tennessee Original Outpost.”

“MTN DEW has such a rich history in Tennessee and we are excited to not only celebrate that heritage but also give DEW Nation fans living there, a day dedicated to their great home state,” Chauncey Hamlett, Vice President of Marketing South Division, Mountain Dew said. “We have so much fun evolving and introducing new DEW options but at the end of the day, we wouldn’t be here without our Tennessee original and we cannot wait to celebrate with the fans.”

“The Tennessee Original Outpost” will be live on October 22 from 11a.m. – 9p.m. CT.  Throughout the celebration, fans can get their hands on specialty items like DEW-branded leather goods, mural painting with East Side Murals and enjoy a line-up of TN-born or bred live musical acts, including country duo LOCASH, Matt Rogers, Garrett Speer and Casee Allen.  Fans will also get to try out specialty DEW cocktails. 

Starting on October 12, three fans at each Food City stop across Tennessee will win a trip to MTN DEW’s “The Tennessee Original Outpost” by locating LOCASH-autographed DEW cans throughout the respective stores.  At each pop-up celebration, fans will also get a chance to sample the latest offerings from MTN DEW and win cool prizes.

MTN DEW “Tennessee Original” X Food City Stops:

Fans should look out for special “The Tennessee Original” promotions at major retailers across the state.  Fans can also join the MTN Dew “Tennessee Original” conversation across social on Twitter (@mountaindew) and Facebook using #DEWOutpost. 

About Mountain Dew MOUNTAIN DEW®, a product of PepsiCo North America Beverages, is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip. In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW®, the permanent DEW® product line includes MTN DEW ICE™, MTN DEW® KICKSTART™, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED®, MOUNTAIN DEW PITCH BLACK®, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE®, MOUNTAIN DEW WHITE OUT® and MTN DEW® Label Series. For more information, check out www.mountaindew.com, www.facebook.com/mountaindew or follow on Instagram and Twitter @mountaindew.  

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.  

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Celebration of The Band’s Farewell Concert” At Bridgestone Arena On November 23rd

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

DARIUS RUCKER, MICHAEL McDONALD, EMMYLOU HARRIS, VINCE GILL, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, WARREN HAYNES, JAMEY JOHNSON, LUKAS NELSON, MARGO PRICE, DON WAS, JOHN MEDESKI, CYRIL NEVILLE AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE INAUGURAL

THE LAST WALTZ NASHVILLE
AN ALL-STAR CELEBRATION OF THE BAND’S HISTORIC FAREWELL CONCERT

WITH A VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY ROBBIE ROBERTSON

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
BRIDGESTONE ARENA, NASHVILLE, TN

TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY
VISIT HTTP://LASTWALTZNASHVILLE.COM FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO

Nashville, TN – Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson and Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, November 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.

This inaugural holiday event captures the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert with some of music’s biggest stars including Darius Rucker, Michael McDonald, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Nathaniel Rateliff, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Don Was, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Dave Malone, Bob Margolin, Terence Higgins and Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns.      

This once in a lifetime concert event includes a rare, very special appearance by music icon Robbie Robertson of The Band.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10 AM CT at http://ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning today, Tuesday, October 8 at 10 AM CT through Citi’s Private Pass program and will be available until Friday, October 11 at 10 PM CT.  VIP packages, including great seats and exclusive event merchandise, will be available. The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert will cap off the November run of 2019’s Last Waltz Tour, currently on sale now at http://thelastwaltz.com. 

Blackbird Presents continues its tradition of supporting important charities, particularly during the holiday season. Thus we are excited to announce that a portion of proceeds will go directly to Farm Aid (http://farmaid.org), whose mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America, and Thistle Farms (http://thistlefarms.org), a nonprofit social enterprise, based in Nashville, TN, dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from trafficking, prostitution and addiction. In addition to supporting these organizations, Blackbird Presents will organize a donation drive to help support Second Harvest (http://secondharvestmidtn.org), whose mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in Middle Tennessee.

Over forty years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s who of Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty in attendance. “As far as farewells go, this one was major,” stated Rolling Stone Magazine in a 2016 expose about the famed concert. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member said, “Goodnight. Goodbye.” walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.

“It is such an honor that the musical celebration of The Last Waltz and The Band carries on today. Blackbird Presents and this extraordinary lineup of talent makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition,” says Robbie Robertson.

“These songs are so deeply entrenched in our hearts that they have become a part of who we are as humans,” said Keith Wortman, Founder of Blackbird Presents. “I am honored to present this show, with these artists, in our beloved Nashville and I’m especially proud to support Farm Aid, Thistle Farms and Second Harvest during this holiday season.”

The Last Waltz Tour: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert is an extension of Blackbird Present’s November 2019 Last Waltz Tour and the acclaimed 2016 two-night, sold-out concert event The Last Waltz New Orleans and 2017’s The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Tour which was praised by audiences and critics across the country. “You soon knew that The Band’s legacy would be well feted. Earplugs were required — for the crowd, not the band,” wrote the Huffington Post in its review of the show at the Orpheum in Boston, Massachusetts. “The last 30 minutes of The Last Waltz @SaengerNOLA was the best thing I’ve heard @jazzfest,” said Keith Spera, music critic, The New Orleans Advocate.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICIAL TOUR WEBSITE:
http://LastWaltzNashville.com
#thelastwaltz

About Blackbird Presents
Blackbird Presents is the worldwide leader in the production of large-scale concert events, broadcast specials, TV series, music festivals and tours.

Recent concerts, broadcast specials and releases include “Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw,” “All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration,” “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard,” “The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson,” “Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert,” “Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings,” “I’ll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples,” “The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris,” “Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For The Fans,” “The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music” and “All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman,” the last of which earned a 2014 GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal’s awe-inspiring performance of “Statesboro Blues.”

Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour.

Learn more at www.blackbirdpresents.com.

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Sam Hunt Introduces New Song – “Kinfolks”

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

World Premiere Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4pm CT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 9, 2019) – Multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt introduces fans to his brand-new song, “Kinfolks,” written by Hunt with longtime collaborators Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers and Josh Osborne. The world premiere of “Kinfolks,” including its release on all digital and streaming platforms, takes place tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. CT with the song officially impacting country radio on Oct. 14.

“When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase,” says Hunt, “I think of my family, but also I think of my people back home – beyond family. It’s my buddies who’ve been a part of my story from the beginning. I’ve made a lot of new friends and met a lot of new people who are important to me since I’ve moved away, but that core group is still my core group. It’s like that old saying, ‘you can’t make old friends.’” Hunt leans on that sentiment, exemplifying the importance of bringing a new relationship into the mix and comfortability of home.

Hunt has been dropping hints for “Kinfolks” all week with images and lyrics on his socials teeing up the highly-anticipated new release. Currently in the studio finishing up the project expected in the new year, Hunt gave a taste of new music to a packed Bud Light House Party event in Calgary last month, performing the reflective “Sinning With You” with an ecstatic crowd.

Fans have eagerly awaited new music from the record-breaking star since last year’s “Downtown’s Dead,” the follow-up to Hunt’s 6x Platinum “Body Like A Back Road,” and his GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo.

About Sam Hunt:

Sam Hunt’s GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo (MCA Nashville),topped the Billboard Country Albums Chart in its first week and remains the best-selling debut album for a country artist since 2011. Called “stylistically provocative” by The New York Times and “deceptively phenomenal” by The Washington Post, Hunt has received accolades from Associated Press, Billboard, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, SPIN Magazine, Village Voice, The New York Times, The Washington Post and more. Since the Montevallo’s 2014 release, Hunt has accumulated over 6.85 billion global streams and has earned 22 million RIAA certified units. The album produced four No. 1 singles and five Platinum and Multi-Platinum-selling hits including “Leave the Night On,” “House Party,” “Take Your Time,” “Break Up In A Small Town” and “Make You Miss Me.” Hunt’s three-week No. 1, 6x Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated smash, “Body Like A Back Road” shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart where it remained for an unprecedented 27 consecutive weeks, shattering the record for most weeks atop the nearly 59-year-oldchart. Written by Hunt, Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Body Like A Back Road” was the No. 1 most-streamed and No. 1 most-downloaded country song of 2017, and the No. 4 most-downloaded and Top 10 most-streamed all genre song of 2017.

For information on Sam Hunt, visit www.SamHunt.com.

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