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Josh Turner’s No. 1 Album I SERVE A SAVIOR Available On Vinyl March 8

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, March 5, 2019) – Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior earned debut placements across multiple charts, including No. 1 on Nielsen’s Country Albums Chart and No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart. The album remained Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart for 17 consecutive weeks and it continues to be Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart since its Oct. 26 release. Now, the “musically brilliant” (Worship Musician) album is available on vinyl beginning March 8. Pre-order available now including exclusive packages, autographed options and more. Click HERE for additional information.

 

“There is a specialness to vinyl records,” shares Turner. “Even today with the newer records being made into vinyl it has that vintage feel. I think a lot people are getting back into that now. It’s introducing the younger generation to that way of listening to music. It’s more simple and takes a lot of the technology aspect out of it. It’s still cool to go through my vinyl collection and throw one on the turntable and listen to one, it takes you back in time in a sense.”

 

I Serve A Savior marks Turner’s first appearance on Billboard’s Christian charts and it is his eighth top ten appearance on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart for the multi-platinum-selling singer.

 

Adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career, the faith-based collection produced by Kenny Greenburg includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.” A portion of the 90-minute live performance DVD released in addition to the project will continue to air this month on numerous networks throughout the U.S. and Canada. Click HERE for more information on networks and air times.

 

In addition to his regular touring, Turner is performing as part of the unique Nashville House Concerts Live at War Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, March 7 and he will be returning to Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House for an Opry performance and in-store signing this Friday, March 8 at 7pm. For tickets and more information, go to www.JoshTurner.com.

 

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To purchase Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior, click here.

 

About Josh Turner:
With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.7 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.”

 

With his latest, I Serve A Savior, Turner adds an exciting new dimension to his already acclaimed career. I Serve A Savior is a thoughtful gospel collection that finds Turner’s rich, distinctive baritone paired with timeless classics including “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Great Is Your Faithfulness,” as well as introducing originals including the title track, “I Serve A Savior,” and “The River (of Happiness),” written by his wife, Jennifer, and their eldest son, Hampton.

 

Turner is a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry.  Turner has been an Opry member for over 10 years and he recently reveled in his 150th performance on the famed Opry circle.

 

The Hannah, S.C. native has been songwriting and performing since he was a child, and in support of music education, he created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

 

Get Connected with Josh Turner:
Website: http://joshturner.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshturner/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshturnermusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshturnermusic

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Luke Combs Leads All Five Billboard Country Charts This Week

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Luke Combs (Photo credit: Jim Wright)

NASHVILLE, TN. — This week, Luke Combs becomes the second artist ever to top all five Billboard Country charts: Top Country Albums, Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales (all dated March 9).

The success comes on the heels of Combs’ latest single, “Beautiful Crazy,” which remains No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts for the second straight week. This is his fastest-rising single to date (16 weeks) and makes Combs the first artist ever to send his first five singles to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.  “Beautiful Crazy” is also the first country single shipped to radio already platinum-certified since Taylor Swift’s “Red” in 2013 and has more than 270 million on-demand streams. In celebration of these milestones, Combs recently released an acoustic version of the song. Listen/share HERE.

The achievements continue an already monumental year for the breakthrough singer, songwriter and performer, who was recently nominated for two 2019 ACM Awards (Male Artist of the Year and New Male Artist of the Year), won New Artist of the Year at “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” was nominated for Best New Artist at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and who recently won a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.

Combs’ platinum-certified debut album, This One’s For You (River House Artists/Columbia Nashville), has spent a total of 27 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, including 16 weeks in 2018—making it the highest selling country album last year with 1.1 million equivalent album units sold and the only country album to surpass 1 million album units. It’s also the most-streamed country album of 2019 so far.

In continued support of the album, Combs is currently in the midst of his sold-out Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour — his first ever headline arena tour. Upcoming stops include Morrison’s Red Rocks Amphitheater, Detroit’s DTE Energy Music Theatre and Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion among several others. See below for complete tour details.

LUKE COMBS’ BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART TOUR:
March 8—Tupelo, MS—BancorpSouth Arena* (SOLD OUT)
March 9—Orange Beach, AL—Amphitheatre at The Wharf* (SOLD OUT)
March 23—Kissimmee, FL—Country Thunder Florida
March 28—London, ON—Budweiser Garden* (SOLD OUT)
March 29—Oshawa, ON—Tribute Communities Centre* (SOLD OUT)
March 30—Kingston, ON—Leon’s Centre* (SOLD OUT)
April 11—Duluth, MN—AMSOIL Arena* (SOLD OUT)
April 12—Moline, IL—TaxSlayer Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 13—Saginaw, MI—Dow Event Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 25—Green Bay, WI—Resch Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 26—La Crosse, WI—La Crosse Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 27—Indio, CA—Stagecoach
May 4—Austin, TX—Off The Rails Country Music Fest
May 5—Frisco, TX—Off The Rails Country Music Fest
May 10—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center* (SOLD OUT)
May 11—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center Omaha* (SOLD OUT)
May 12—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheater* (SOLD OUT)
May 30—Detroit, MI—DTE Energy Music Theatre‡ (SOLD OUT)
May 31—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
June 1—Virginia Beach, VA—Patriotic Festival
June 14—Buffalo, NY—WYRK Toyota Taste of Country
June 15—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion# (SOLD OUT)
June 22—Rome, GA—Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
July 11—Charleston, SC—Volvo Cars Stadium‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 12—Alpharetta, GA—Verizon Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 13—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 19—Valparaiso, IN—Porter County Fair
July 20—Twin Lakes, WI—Country Thunder Wisconsin
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night In The Country
July 27—Tooele, UT—Country Fan Fest
September 1—Snomass Village, CO—JAS Aspen Snowmass

*with LANCO and Jameson Rodgers
†with Jameson Rodgers
‡with Cody Johnson and Ray Fulcher
#with Ray Fulcher

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Justin Moore Defines Tradition On LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS (4/26)

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Photo courtesy of Valory Music.

NASHVILLE, TN (March 5, 2019) — Equal parts celebration and reflection, Justin Moore’s new album LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS — due April 26 via The Valory Music Co. — is a showcase for Moore’s evocative storytelling and unforgettable voice, complemented by an all-star band featuring GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning guitar icon Brent Mason ACM-winning pedal steel hero Paul Franklin among others. Tipping its cap to Alan Jackson and George Strait, the record is Moore’s most traditional-sounding collection to date, a no-frills portrait of small-town life and big-time dreams that’s not afraid to let its hair down and party at the end of a hard day’s work.

“I’ve never worked with those guys [Mason and Franklin] before, but they’ve played on some of my favorite albums of all time,” says Moore. “We thought it would be really cool to bring them in and record the whole thing at The Castle, this historic studio just south of Nashville where a lot of those legendary hit records were made.”

Throughout his career, Moore has remained devoted to the simple things in life, treasuring his relationship with his wife and four kids and even taking time out from his relentless tour schedule to coach their basketball and softball teams. An Arkansas native, Moore grew up idolizing country legends like Dwight Yoakam and Keith Whitley and it was those pillars of his life — home, family, tradition — that he found himself compelled to return to with LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS.

With that in mind, Moore headed back to the beach where it all began, and this time, he invited some of his favorite Nashville collaborators to join him. Collaborating alongside longtime producer Jeremy Stover and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta, the resulting tracks exude the same blend of laidback cool and incisive intuition that marked the writing sessions, mixing playful tales of small-town joy and family pride with more introspective musings on broken hearts and hard times. Raucous album opener “Why We Drink” kicks things off with a wry smile, as Moore rattles off a seemingly endless list of justifications for cracking open a cold one.

Alcohol is a constant companion on the record, but Moore paints a complex picture of his characters’ relationship with it. Sometimes it’s medication (“Never Gonna Drink Again”); sometimes it’s escape (“Airport Bar”); sometimes it’s a memory you’d rather forget (“Jesus and Jack Daniels”).

It’s not all journeys to the bottom of the bottle, though. The tender “That’s My Boy” explores the timeless bond a father shares with his son, while the driving “Small Town Street Cred” celebrates the uncomplicated joys of rural living, and the emotional “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” honors the soldiers, nurses, first responders, and teachers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in order to help make the world a better place for the rest of us.

The desire for comfort and connection is what LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is all about. Some characters find it at the bar, some find it at home, some don’t find it at all, but at the end of the day, they all share the search in common, asking the big questions and facing down the future in the process. For Moore, moving forward meant going back to where it all began.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is available everywhere April 26. In the meantime, Moore will headline arenas and amphitheaters across the US, and an extensive 2019 Fall tour will be announced in the coming weeks. For album purchase and tour dates, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS TRACKLIST:
1. “Why We Drink” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, Jeremy Stover
2. “That’s My Boy” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Jeremy Stover
3. “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
4. “Jesus And Jack Daniels” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
5. “Airport Bar” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
6. “Small Town Street Cred” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
7. “Never Gonna Drink Again” | Justin Moore, Rhett Akins, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
8. “On The Rocks” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
9. “Someday I Gotta Quit” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
10. “Good Times Don’t” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover

JUSTIN MOORE ON TOUR:
Sun., Mar. 10 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Mon., Mar. 11 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Wed., Mar. 13 / John T. Floore Country Store / Helotes, TX
Sat., Mar. 30 / 2019 Food & Wine Festival / Tampa, FL
Fri., Apr. 12 / Lot42 / Kitchener, Canada
Fri., Apr. 26 / Mississippi Coast Coliseum / Biloxi, MS
Sat., Apr. 27 / Windrock Park Shindig / Oliver Springs, TN
Fri., May 3 / BBT Arena at Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY
Sat., May 4 / Big Sandy Superstore Arena / Huntington, WV
Fri., May 24 / Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom / Hampton Beach, NH
Sat, May 25 / House of Blues / Boston, MA
Fri., May 31 / Del Mar Fairgrounds / Del Mar, CA
Sat., June 1 / Mesa Amphitheatre / Mesa, AZ
Sat., June 15 / Old Settlers Days / Rockton, IL
Fri., June 21 / The Country Fest / North Lawrence, OH
Thurs., June 27 / Country Fest 2019 / Cadet, WI
Fri., June 28 / Lakes Jam / Brainerd, MN
Sat., June 29 / Country USA / Oshkosh, WI
Sat., July 13 / Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino / Coarsegold, CA
Fri., July 19 / The Pacific Amphitheatre / Costa Mesa, CA
Sat., Aug. 3 / Kegs Canalside / Jordan, NY
Sat., Aug. 10 / Back Road Music Festival / Galva, IL

ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE:
After signing to The Valory Music Co., Justin Moore landed his first country #1 with “Small Town USA,” the breakout single off his 2009 self-titled debut. The record went platinum, as did its 2011 follow-up, OUTLAWS LIKE ME which yielded yet another #1 single with “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away.” In 2014, Moore landed the coveted New Artist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards after releasing his critically acclaimed third album, OFF THE BEATEN PATH and in 2016, he dropped KINDA DON’T CARE his third consecutive No. 1 record. The New York Times hailed Moore as proof that “old forms can stand even stronger with injections of new ideas,” while Billboard celebrated his “down-home personality and wry sense of humor,” and Rolling Stone praised the “upbeat mix of contemporary country and honest twang that he perfected.” Moore’s songs racked up more than a billion on-demand and programmed streams, and he performed everywhere from Kimmel to TODAY in addition to headlining arenas and amphitheaters around the country. His current single “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” is available everywhere now.   Get it here – https://JustinMoore.lnk.to/TOTDMIBH

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(watch) Home Free Asks “Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong Or Right)” Exclusively With Popculture.Com

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

PHOTO CREDIT: OLENA NOELLE
DESIGN: ANNEKE LADA

NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 5, 2019) — All-vocal Country entertainers HOME FREE pose the age-old question, “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right),” in the exclusive video premiere of their vulnerable take on Restless Heart’s top-charting hit on PopCulture.com today (3/5).

Available now to stream and download (Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon), watch the adjoining music video, as tenor Rob Lundquist leads the acclaimed quintet as they deep-dive into a two-timing kind of love. Staged in a vibey neon-lit warehouse in Nashville, TN, Home Free’s smooth vocals drive the hard-pressing lyrics, as bass Tim Foust further shared the band’s connection to the song with PopCulture.com.

“Restless Heart broke boundaries with this song, not only being a bit controversial with the content, but by adding the Pop genre in a market that was straight Country at the time. It was a rule breaker – but aren’t those the best kinds of songs?” said Foust. “We also admire Restless Heart for their incredible harmonies, so we wanted to make sure we stepped up our own. I swear I’ve had this song stuck in my head since the ‘80s, and we’re all just huge fans.”

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

Home Free is gearing up for the release of brand new music this spring, as they’re amping more original tunes on their fifth studio album. Fans can expect additional details on the project soon.

Currently on the road during the final run of their TIMELESS WORLD TOUR, Home Free will next appear during the sold-out CMC Rocks QLD 2019 (3/15-17) in Ipswich, QLD, Australia, before picking back up in the States. Racking over 140 dates in total across more than 14 countries, the multi-year tour caps off on May 11 at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL.

HOME FREE’S TIMELESS WORLD TOUR DATES:

MARCH

15 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
16 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
17 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019* SOLD OUT!
28 | Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre*
29 | Aurora, IL – Paramount Theatre*
30 | Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre*

APRIL

02 | Pueblo, CO – Pueblo Memorial Hall*
03 | Greeley, CO – Union Colony Civic Center*
04 | Grand Junction, CO – Avalon Theatre*
05 | Kamas, UT – DeJoria Center*
09 | Campbell, CA – Heritage Theatre*
10 | Stockton, CA – Bob Hope Theatre*
11 | Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts*
12 | Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium*
13 | Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe*
16 | Eureka, CA – Arkley Center for the Performing Arts*
17 | Grants Pass, OR – Rogue Theatre*
18 | Bend, OR – Tower Theatre* SOLD OUT!
19 | Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre*
20 | Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium*
24 | Idaho Falls, ID – Colonial Theater*
25 | Helena, MT – Helena Civic Center*
26 | Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand Events Center*
27 | Kearney, NE – Viaero Center*
28 | Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
30 | Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith)

MAY

02 | La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center*
03 | Kalamazoo, MI – State Theatre*
04 | Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theatre*
05 | Bristol, TN – Paramount Bristol*
07 | Roanoke, VA – The Berglund Center*
08 | Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium*
09 | Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center*
10 | Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre*
11 | Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre*

JUNE

8 | Nashville, TN – CMA Fest 2019 (Chevy Riverfront Stage)
28 | Bayfield, WI – Big Top Chautauqua
29 | Flint, MI – The Capitol Theatre

JULY

05 | Richfield, UT – Sevier Valley Center
07 | Pittsfield, PA – Warren County Fairgrounds

*TIMELESS WORLD TOUR

For more information on HOME FREE and the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR, visit www.homefreemusic.com, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

ABOUT HOME FREE:
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on major national and international tours, amassing over 279 million YouTube views, and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). With new music anticipated this spring, they’re currently performing TIMELESS (2017) – #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart – on the final leg of the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR through May. Home Free’s extensive catalog spotlights four Top 10 albums, including FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014), which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With praise rolling in from the likes of Perez Hilton, Country Living, FOX & Friends, Rolling Stone, and AXS.com, the extraordinary showmen have continued to electrify crowds with a one-of-a-kind live show while their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more, have built a loyal fanbase.

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Clint Black & Trace Atkins Hit The Road Together

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two country music icons will make a triumphant return to the stage together as part of the Hits. Hats. History. Tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale March 5, with all remaining tickets going on sale March 8 at 10 a.m. (local time).

The Hits. Hats. History. Tour kicks off May 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina and travels to nine different cities through August 9, with additional dates announced in the coming weeks. This summer tour will get that much hotter via the addition of a series of special guest artists such as Terri Clark, John Berry and Craig Campbell.

 

“It’s been a few years since Clint and I shared the stage,” explains Trace Adkins, a three-time GRAMMY nominated BBR recording artist. “Since then, we have both been fortunate to have added a few more hits, and hats to our collection. Looking forward to this!”

 

“Trace and I toured together back in the 90s and I’m really looking forward to sharing the stage with him again!” said Black, a GRAMMY award winner and one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.  “He’s a lot of fun and a real pro.”

 

In addition to the Hits. Hats. History. Tour, Black will launch his “Still Killin’ Time 30th Anniversary Tour” in March to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his triple platinum, seminal album, Killin’ Time.  To this day, it is recognized as one of country music’s most authoritative recordings, it’s influence still heard on many of the recordings that have followed.

 

Adkins is also on the road this summer as part of his current Don’t Stop Tour 2019. Currently, the “You’re Gonna Miss This” hit-maker is out with his “Hillbilly Bone” buddy Blake Shelton as part of his Friends & Heroes 2019 Tour, which concludes March 23 in New York. And while the Grand Ole Opry member certainly has much on his plate as of late, he is still set to lend his voice to the character of Robert in the forthcoming “Dally & Spanky,” due out later in 2019.

 

HITS. HATS .HISTORY. TOUR
May 2  – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC*
May 3 – Suwannee River Jam – Live Oak, FL^
May 4 – The Bowl – Sugar Hill, GA*
May 5 – CCNB Amphitheatre – Simpsonville, SC*
June 6 – White Oak Amphitheatre – Greensboro, NC<
June 8 – Foxwoods Amphitheatre – Mashantucket, CT<
June 9 – Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheatre– Gilford, NH<
August 8 – Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land, TX<
August 9 – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park – Cedar Park, TX<

 

*Features John Berry

^Features Craig Campbell
<Features Terri Clark

 

For more information and tour dates, visit traceadkins.com or clintblack.com.

About Trace Adkins
Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and charted more than 20 singles in his 25 years in Nashville, a remarkable run for one of country music’s most easily identifiable stars. With over one billion spins on Pandora (10 million per month), one million followers on Spotify and nearly 200 million plays on YouTube, the Louisiana native is back in the studio after releasing his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in 2017. A three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Adkins has won three Academy of Country Music Awards, including the 2009 Single of the Year Award for “You’re Gonna Miss This” and Vocal Event of the Year with Blake Shelton for “Hillbilly Bone” in 2010. The Grand Ole Opry member is also an author and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and The American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed for our service members across 12 USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, Adkins recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with personal demons. Adkins has also acted in multiple films and television shows, playing a tough-as-nails biker in “The Lincoln Lawyer” (starring Matthew McConaughey), a desperate father in “Deepwater Horizon” (starring Mark Wahlberg) and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family friendly film “Moms’ Night Out” (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew). His most recent role was that of MercyMe’s real-life manager, Brickell, in the box office smash “I Can Only Imagine.” The film was the third biggest selling movie on its opening weekend in America. For tour dates and more information, visit www.traceadkins.com or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @TraceAdkins.

 

About Clint Black

It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the ’90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including “A Better Man,” “Where Are You Now,” “When My Ship Comes In,” “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” “Summer’s Comin’,” “Like the Rain” and “Nothin’ But the Taillights,” part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.  Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, won a GRAMMY Award, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Lucie Silvas Releases “Black Jeans” Music Video Via Billboard!

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

“..suspends temperate touches of Laurel Canyon-style psychedelia in a sublime, cinematic haze…” [‘Black Jeans’] – NPR

 

“Silvas’ vocal power and retro-minded influences – Motown, gospel and smoky soul, align her with show-stopping singers like Adele… positioning her as one of the strongest (and most original) voices” -Rolling Stone

 

“…addresses the pressures of living up to unreal expectations, especially for women…” [‘Black Jeans’] -Associated Press

 

(Nashville, TN-March 4, 2019)—Critically acclaimed artist Lucie Silvas releases the music video for her newest single “Black Jeans” via Billboard today. For the video, Lucie once again paired up with Jarrad K, who previously directed her video for “Kite.” Click HERE to view!

Slipping into a soulful cadence on the track, the singer’s dusty delivery evoke sixties Southern California spirit by way of Nashville. Arustle of slide guitar punctuates delicate acoustic strumming as she croons, “When I’m wearing my black jeans, maybe you won’t even recognize me, and you know I won’t just take a backseat.” An album favorite, NPR claimed that it, “suspends temperate touches of Laurel Canyon-style psychedelia in a sublime cinematic haze… and depicts the numbed self- preservation required for a woman to pursue desirability.”

 

A rafter-reaching vocalist, impressive multi-instrumentalist, and candid narrator, Lucie Silvas continues to endear, entrance, and engage audiences around the globe. Most recently, her 2018 offering, E.G.O., attracted widespread critical acclaim. It debuted on the coveted NPR First Listen feature, while Billboard touted her “wide stylistic reach.” Rolling Stone Country extolled how “Silvas’ vocal power and retro-minded influences – Motown, Gospel and Smoky Soul – align her with show- stopping singers like Adele…positioning her as one of the strongest (and most original) voices.” Representing a cross-section of roots, rock, pop, jazz, soul, and country, E.G.O. marks the dawn of her brightest and boldest chapter yet.

Lucie is currently on tour in North America through the summer.  See the full routing for dates below and click HERE for more info!

For more information, visit:

www.luciesilvas.com

@luciesilvas

2019 TOUR DATES

April 17                       Atlanta, GA                             The Loft

April 18                       Carrboro, NC                           Cat’s Cradle

April 19                       Philadelphia, PA                      Theatre of Living Arts

April 20                       Washington, DC                      9:30 Club

April 23                       New York, NY                          Irving Plaza

April 24                       Boston, MA                             Brighton Music Hall

April 26                       Montreal, QB                          Corona Theatre

April 27                       Toronto, ON                            Phoenix Concert Theatre

April 29                       Cleveland, OH                         House of Blues

April 30                       Chicago, IL                               Thalia Hall

May 1                          Minneapolis, MN                    Varsity Theatre

May 3                          Denver, CO                              Bluebird Theatre

May 4                          Salt Lake City, UT                    Grand Room

May 7                          Los Angeles, CA                       El Ray

May 8                          San Francisco, CA                   August Hall

May 10                        Portland, OR                           Wonder Ballroom

May 11                        Vancouver, BA                        Commodore

May 12                        Seattle, WI                              Neptune Theatre

July 9                           Maryland Heights, MO           Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 11                         Tinley Park, IL                          Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 21                         Saratoga Springs, NY              Saratoga Performing Arts Center

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ACM Nominee Runaway June Debut Video For Top 25 Hit “Buy My Own Drinks”

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe / Design Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

Nashville, Tenn. (March 4, 2019) – Wheelhouse Records trio and nominee for ACM New Duo or Group of the Year RUNAWAY JUNE, “a band that’s well on its way to Country music superstardom” (People.com), debuted the video for the infectiously anthemic single of positivity and empowerment “Buy My Own Drinks” on Rolling Stone Friday with an in depth interview and profile and hit the airwaves on CMT over the weekend. The Top 25 single is off of the band’s self-titled debut EP and is available at all digital retailers and streaming services. Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young), and anchored by the single which Music Row Magazine praises as a “runaway hit.”

The video features vignettes of the Runaway June members individually, both in present day and “flashbacks” to their younger selves. Watch the video here.

“The ‘Little Junes’ were the perfect way to capture that carefree feeling of returning to your inner child and getting a little wild,” said Cooke.”In doing, that we can find true liberation.”

In addition to walking the ACM carpet as nominees at this year’s ACM Awards the band will be performing at ACM Party for a Cause.  The band travels this week to Europe to perform at Country 2 Country Festival in the United Kingdom to support their EP before returning to the states for tour dates though out March including a West Coast appearance at Yountville Live.

With their debut EP effort, critics have been propelled to declare, “it’s a rarity an act impresses so fully with their first rodeo, but Wayne, Cooke and Mulholland have already proven they defy the norm. They’re here to conquer,” (B-Sides and Badlands), while others note the ascending trio “is about to blow up…” (Whiskey Riff). Listen to the EP here.

Co-written by Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne along with Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear, listen to “Buy My Own Drinks” here.

In addition to the ACM nominated group’s latest single, the EP also contains their previous Top 40 hit ”Wild West” and a fan favorite from their live show, Dwight Yoakam’s “Fast As You.”

Adding to the excitement, Runaway June continues to take Country music by storm as they prepare to support seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist Carrie Underwood as she launches a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360, in spring. Sponsored by CALIA, the new tour will kick off on May 1 in Greensboro, NC, and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada and be promoted by AEG Presents.

Tickets for the concerts went are on sale now.

For the latest news, tour dates and information, please visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

About RUNAWAY JUNE:
Lauded by Billboard as the “Next Hot Trend in Country Music” and likened to a ‘Dixie Chicks for a new generation,’ Runaway June’s organic three-part harmonies and ringing strings are sweeping the nation, leaving a mark on one infatuated audience after another with its “inescapable talent” (AXS.com). The BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records act is comprised of the vocal stylings and musicianship of Naomi Cooke (lead vocals, guitar); Hannah Mulholland (vocals; guitar; mandolin); and Jennifer Wayne (vocals; guitar).  The trio is receiving rave critical notices from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The Huffington Post, CMT and more for its brand of organic and melodic Country music. Runaway June is the first all-female trio in over a DECADE to earn two Top 40 hits and recently scored a 2019 ACM nomination for New Vocal Duo or Group of The Year. They released their self-titled debut project for Wheelhouse Records on September 7. For more information, visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

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Thomas Rhett Earns Highest Charting Debut Of His Career With “Look What God Gave Her”

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN (March 4, 2019) – Fresh off introducing his “buoyant” (Rolling Stone) new single, Multi-PLATINUM selling performer THOMAS RHETT continues to thrill fans and rack up accolades. Today, the in-demand entertainer earned the highest chart debut of his career with “Look What God Gave Her,” as Country radio’s most-added song this week, debuting at No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay and No. 29 on the Country Aircheck Mediabase chart after its release Friday. Additionally, Thomas Rhett also dropped “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” (feat. Little Big Town) immediately following his performance on Saturday Night Live, which was layered with “soul” and a “funkier edge” (Billboard). Fans can get both tracks now when they pre-order his hotly-anticipated upcoming fourth studio album CENTER POINT ROAD ahead of its May 31 release on The Valory Music Co.

Making his ‘SNL’ debut as the first Country artist of the show’s current season, Thomas Rhett delivered the television world-premiere of “Look What God Gave Her,” once again showcasing his “commanding stage presence” (Rolling Stone) and earning his reputation as “a man with no boundaries” (Billboard). The 12X chart-topper later launched into the ‘80’s inspired blast of feel-good fire, “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time,” featuring longtime friends Little Big Town. Enlisting a horn section and powerhouse back-up vocalists, Thomas Rhett “kicked his onstage party up a notch” (Billboard).

Watch the current ACM Awards Male Artist of the Year nominee’s double dose of performances on Saturday Night Live  here and here.

Thomas Rhett co-produced “Look What God Gave Her” with Julian Bunetta and Dann Huff, both of whom are longtime collaborators with producer credits on his previous two albums – PLATINUM-certified LIFE CHANGES and TANGLED UP (The Valory Music Co.). More details about Thomas Rhett’s fourth studio album, named after the street in his Tennessee hometown that shaped and influenced much of his life experiences, will be revealed soon, with Country radio’s most-played artist of 2018 hinting that it will find him “getting back to his roots.”

Described by Forbes as a “talented performer, songwriter and all-around star,” Thomas Rhett heads to Australia next week to headline CMC Rocks ahead of wrapping up his successful LIFE CHANGES TOUR this spring with a coast-to-coast series of shows in Canada. Then on May 17th in Spokane, WA, he will kick off his headlining VERY HOT SUMMER TOUR, visiting 40 stops across the nation with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins opening select dates. For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit ThomasRhett.com.

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CMA Fest Announces The Initial 2019 Line-Up

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.

The initial lineup announcement was made moments ago exclusively via the Official CMA Fest App as the CMA Foundation celebrates Music In Our Schools Month. For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for observance of Music In Our Schools Month, the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

This month, the CMA Foundation will participate in multiple events in support of music education, including a panel during SXSW EDU to discuss the importance of music in a child’s life, the first-ever Music Teacher Hill Day in West Virginia with Americana artist Christian Lopez, a meeting with the Cohort in New Orleans to help increase arts education for all students, and a school visit in Louisville with K. Michelle Lewis, winner of the Give a Note Music Education Innovator Award for Project Based Learning through Music, which includes advocating for others and addressing social issues through student led music projects. In addition, this year’s 30 recipients of Music Teachers of Excellence, the CMA Foundation’s program aimed at celebrating, honoring and investing in quality teaching, will be announced in the coming week.

Named the “gold standard” and topping Billboard’s list of the 10 Best Country Music Festivals, CMA Fest is the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, with last year’s event drawing capacity crowds and the largest engagement by Country Music fans in the event’s history, with visitors from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries flocking to downtown Nashville.

Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

The Chevy Riverfront Stage returns once again with a fantastic lineup that will keep crowds rocking from 10:00 AM-5:15 PM each day including performances by A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Allen, Danielle Bradbery, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Jessie James Decker, Gavin DeGraw, Russell Dickerson, Eli Young Band, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Gone West, Riley Green, Hunter Hayes, Walker Hayes, High Valley, Home Free, Ryan Hurd, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Mason Ramsey, Michael Ray, Tyler Rich, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Granger Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Morgan Wallen and Aaron Watson.

Returning for a third year, the Budweiser Forever Country Stage will take place from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM daily. Featuring some of the biggest names in Country Music from recent decades, this year’s lineup includes Keith Anderson, Deana Carter, John Carter Cash, Joe Diffie, George Ducas, Charles Esten, Andy Griggs, Halfway to Hazard, Ty Herndon, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, Little Texas, Lonestar, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kendell Marvel, Neal McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, The Nelsons, Jerrod Niemann, Jamie O’Neal, The Road Hammers, Ray Scott, Shenandoah, Sister Hazel, Ricky Skaggs, Kiefer Sutherland, Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker, Mark Wills, Rita Wilson and Darryl Worley.

Outdoor daytime stages including Chevy Riverfront and Budweiser Forever Country are free and open to the public. All artist lineups are subject to change.

Additional stage lineups, Xfinity Fan Fair X activities, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Don’t miss a beat by staying connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, the Official CMA Fest App, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and sign up for CMA Country Connection emails to receive the latest news as soon as it’s announced.

CMA and Nashville-based Futureshirts will launch new merchandise, all designed in Nashville, for CMA Fest starting with an initial release of unique and on-trend products for online pre-order now at shop.cmafest.com to receive in time for the festival, with many more items to be added. Fans will also be able to purchase official merchandise at several locations across the festival footprint in June.

CMA Fest will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network this summer. This is the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music festival has achieved. “CMA Fest” will be executive produced by Robert Deaton.

About CMA Fest
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 48th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries. In 2018, CMA Fest featured 11 official stages with hundreds of artists performing—all to benefit music education. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. CMA Fest is filmed for an ABC Television Network special, with 2019 marking the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for television, a feat no other music festival has achieved.

About the CMA Foundation
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining high-quality music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested more than $25 million across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations. Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest, the four-day long music festival held annually in Nashville, are used to power the CMA Foundation’s social impact and unique model of giving.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Ballet is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season. With a collection of new works and poignant classics, this season raises a mirror to society in an exploration of perceptions, standards and stereotypes. Through thought-provoking, entertaining programming, the 2019-2020 season promises to captivate, educate and spark meaningful conversations.

“As in years past, this season illustrates the diversity of our community — we program to address the many facets of the individuals within our audience and Nashville as a whole,” said Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. “Art exists in order to help us see ourselves and others more fully, building empathy and understanding between us. That’s the driving force behind everything we do at Nashville Ballet, and this year we are particularly focused on our audiences being able to see and reflect themselves in the works that we perform.”

Season highlights include the return of the iconic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo & Juliet, as well as Nashville premieres of Christopher Bruce’s Rolling Stones-inspired ballet Rooster and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s A Streetcar Named Desire, the latter of which Nashville Ballet will be the first American company to perform. Also noteworthy is the ballet’s annual Attitude production – this season the popular series will feature four new pieces focused on gender identity and sexuality. Several fan favorites and heartwarming classics round out the season’s sensational repertory.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season tickets go on sale to the general public on March 4 and can be purchased at www.nashvilleballet.com or by calling (615) 297-2966 x710. Tickets to individual performances go on sale July 1.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season will include:

Romeo & Juliet
September 20-22, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Choreography and direction by Paul Vasterling

Fight direction and choreography by Tim Klotz

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers return to the stage to open Nashville Ballet’s season. The most iconic love story ever told, Romeo & Juliet sweeps audiences away in a whirlwind of forbidden passion and swoon-worthy romance. Featuring action-packed fight scenes and authentic period costumes, this timeless and theatrical production delivers audiences to the streets of fair Verona as the Bard’s famous tragedy unfolds.

Peter & the Wolf

October 11-13, 2019

Nashville Ballet

Choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Imaginative, engaging and educational – this family-friendly production transports audiences into the pages of a life-size storybook as they embark on an unforgettable adventure with Peter and his fun-loving animal friends.

A Streetcar Named Desire

November 1-3, 2019

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Direction and dramaturgy by Nancy Meckler

Music by Peter Salem

Nashville Ballet brings an award-winning production stateside. Sultry and seductive, the balletic adaptation of this Tennessee Williams classic brings aging Southern belle Blanche DuBois’s devastating demise centerstage in a beguiling performance meant to mesmerize.

 

Nashville’s Nutcracker

December 7-23, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Concept, story treatment and choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Usher in the most wonderful time of the year with Music City’s favorite holiday tradition – Nashville’s Nutcracker returns to delight both the young and young-at-heart. Join Clara and her magical friends on a journey through a spectacular dreamland.

“A joyous celebration from start to finish, Nashville’s Nutcracker captures all the wonder of the holiday season. Don’t miss it!” – Amy Stumpfl, Tennessean (2017)

Attitude: Other Voices

February 14-16, 2020

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Jennifer Archibald, Carlos Pons Guerra, Erin Kouwe and Matthew Neenan

Music composed and performed by Louis York and Cristina Spinei

A collection of choreographers known for pushing the envelope explore gender identity and stereotypes in a series of groundbreaking new works. These artists take ballet beyond the boundary of what is traditionally expected as they reflect on what it means to be a man or woman, how gender affects one’s existence and more.

Family Day at the Ballet

March 29, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Carnival of the Animals choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns

A festival of fun – this year’s annual Family Day at the Ballet celebrates all that Nashville Ballet has to offer in one delightful day; enjoy movement activities, games, arts and crafts and a performance of cherished children’s ballet, Carnival of the Animals.

Modern Masters

April 24-26, 2020

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Seasons choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music: Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons recomposed by Max Richter

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

After the Rain choreography by Christopher Wheeldon

Music by Arvo Pärt

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Rooster choreography by Christopher Bruce

Music by the Rolling Stones

A little bit ballet, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll – Christopher Bruce’s Rooster brings a haughty edge and rock star rebellion to the ballet with eight exhilarating numbers set to the iconic music of the Rolling Stones. This buffet of artistry also boasts works by world-renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.

Emergence

May 14-17, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Emergence is back to deliver new works only hours in the making from up-and-coming, innovative artists. Get a front row seat to the creative process with this intimate and inventive series.

“Emergence exudes artistic expression and individuality.” – Cillea Houghton, Broadway World (2017)

About Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70.

Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.

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