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Kenny Chesney Set To Release New Album April 30

By on January 17, 2013 in In The Press

 

Setting out on ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour March 16

Kenny ChesneyKenny Chesney will add a new album to his impressive discography with the release of his yet untitled, new album on Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville Records label on April 30. “It’s gonna be an amazing summer and I’m really excited to bring some new music to No Shoes Nation,” said Chesney.

With preparation well under way for the kick off of his ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour on March 16 in Tampa, Fl, Chesney and NSN will celebrate a summer of music, friends and good times. “The fans are the foundation of ‘No Shoes Nation,'” Chesney said. “They built it from the ground up, and they built it with heart, passion and the love of life and music, and I can’t wait to feel that connection again throughout the summer of 2013.”

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Announcing First Ever Country Music Blog Rodeo

By on January 17, 2013 in Artists to Watch, In The Press, Special Events

FOCUS on the 615 will join several independent blogs to discuss country music!

FOCUS has been invited to participate in the first ever Country Music Blog Rodeo! Thanks to Country Music News Blog, several independent country music blogs will come together to chat about country music! We’d like to thank them for this opportunity and for such a great idea! Read more from CMNB below:

Next week, a group of some of the top independent country music blogs across the U.S., and even a couple across the pond, will be getting together to launch the first ever Country Music Blog Rodeo! Through individual posts, links and social sharing, we’re coming together to chat about what we all love the most…country music! For this inaugural Blog Rodeo, we’ll be discussing what’s to come in 2013 for the country music scene. With brand new tours, lots of new music, newcomers and seasoned artists on the rise, and so much more already happening, this year promises to be a BIG one for country music artists, fans, bloggers, industry folks and everyone in between, and all THAT is exactly what we’re going to be talking about!

So, be looking for posts featuring a unique perspective from each of the sites on the list below onTuesday, January 22nd! After you’ve checked out our thoughts for what will be happening in 2013, you can join in with our live Twitter Chat and share what you’re looking forward to in 2013, and we’ll even be giving away some fun country music prizes to fans! Get ready to rodeo!

Blog Rodeo Twitter Chat:

  • Date: Thursday, January 24th
  • Time: TBD
  • Find us: #BlogRodeo #CountryMusic

Country Music Blog Rodeo Participants:

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Top Editors Join Forward – Nashville’s Leading Edge Post Production House

By on January 15, 2013 in In The Press

Forward NashvilleLee Tucker and Scott Mele, two of the industry’s leading creative offline editors have joined Nashville’s state-of-the-art post production house Forward, it was announced today by company founder and award-winning director Shaun Silva. Forward officially opened its doors in November of 2012 and is located in the historic Marathon Village.

Lee Tucker is a 14-year veteran in his field, possessing an impressive resume’ anchored on his creative editing abilities and understanding of budgets and deadlines.  His work as senior editor on the Nashville Star TV series, editor on the award-winning “Women of K2” for the National Geographic channel, editor on the award-winning “Stars for Stripes, Wounded Warriors Return” for GAC, Editor/Director on the Old Crow Medicine Show “Live DVD”, countless music videos, long form reality, long form music and everything in between, has made him a sought after talent.

His diverse client list includes CMT, ESPN, Nat Geo, PBS, USA, GAC and many more. His love of music and the art of the story have led to color correction work on such high profile projects as singer Jack White’s video “Love Interruption,” and film projects from Harmony Korine’s short films to Brent Stewart’s recent Sundance entry, “The Dirty Ones”.

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Mindy McCready Mourns Loss Of Life Partner

By on January 15, 2013 in In The Press

Mindy McCready“Today, we mourn the loss of my life partner and my children’s father, David Wilson. David was my soulmate; he was a caregiver and guiding hand to our sons, Zander and Zayne. He was a precious gift from God to all of us and, yesterday, he returned home and is now with his mother and father. David loved and he was loved. Those who knew and loved him will miss him; those who did not know David, missed the opportunity to know a truely loving and gifted man.” — Mindy McCready

Songwriter/producer, David Wilson (34), of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died early evening, January 13, 2013. Further information, as received, will be provided by Ms. McCready’s PR representative, Kat Atwood/Music City Media. While arrangements are being made and Mr. Wilson laid to rest, the family appreciates utmost care and consideration of their privacy.

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The Band Perry To Release Sophomore Album on April 2nd

By on January 10, 2013 in In The Press

Lead Single, “Better Dig Two,” Lays Strong Foundation For Upcoming Project With Over 650,000 Downloads Sold

The Band PerryHot sibling trio, The Band Perry, will release their sophomore album (title TBA) on April 2. If the lead single, “Better Dig Two,” is any indication, the family band’s upcoming project on Republic Nashville is poised for success. In a mere two months, the Top 10-and-climbing tune has become their fastest-rising single to date and has already sold over 650,000 downloads.

As special guests on Rascal Flatts’ CHANGED TOUR, The Band Perry will take a break from recording this weekend and head to Green Bay, WI tonight (1/10); Moline, IL on 1/11 and Springfield, MO on 1/12 where they will unveil their new show, complete with stellar production and a sneak preview of new music from their forthcoming release.

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Where Music Meets The Outdoors, There’s A Camo-Guitar!

By on January 10, 2013 in In The Press

Hank Williams Jr. & Andy Ross Combine Forces for Your Chance to Win!

Hank Jr. GuitarIf country music and the great outdoors were to meet, the crossroad would probably result in a camouflage guitar.  Such was the thinking of famed hunter and entrepreneur, Andy Ross, star of the Sportsman Channel’s TV show “Maximum Archery.”  The custom Krossroad guitar emblazoned in the ever-popular Realtree™ camouflage is now a reality…and thanks to Country Music superstar Hank Williams Jr., Krossroad Guitars™ and Andy Ross, fans will have the opportunity to win one autographed by Hank through a contest on Facebook!!

To enter, between now and January 31, simply LIKE all three Facebook pages at the hyperlinks provided below:

1.     Andy Ross Official
2.     Krossroad Guitars
3.     Hank Williams Jr.

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Grand Ole Opry To Make Debut At CRS 2013

By on January 7, 2013 in In The Press

Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill and others to perform

CRS 2013

Country Radio Seminar has announced that a performance of country music’s most famous show, the Grand Ole Opry, will kick-off CRS 2013 on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The event will be held inside the Performance Hall at the Nashville Convention Center.

Artists confirmed to perform are Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill along with Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.  Additional performers will be released in the coming weeks.  The two-hour event will commence at 7 p.m., immediately following the annual CRS Artist/Attendee Welcome Reception. All CRS attendees can attend.

The Opry, radio’s longest-running program, has only rarely staged shows outside its regular program schedule and its permanent home (the Grand Ole Opry House) or its winter residence (Ryman Auditorium). Past Opry performances played outside the show’s home venues include performances staged at prestigious theaters such as New York City’s Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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High Valley To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

High ValleyHigh Valley is starting 2013 off with a bang and a dream come true as the trio makes its Grand Ole Opry debut during the Opry at the Ryman show on Saturday, January 5th. Adding to the magic of the night, the band will make their inaugural Opry appearance sharing the bill with one of their musical icons, Ricky Skaggs.  To be part of the group’s momentous appearance and hear them perform their brand new single “Love You For A Long Time” on the Ryman’s historic stage, please visit OPRY.COM or call 800-SEE-OPRY for tickets and information.

Continuing the buzz in the New Year, High Valley will be featured in Nashville Lifestyles 9th Annual Music In The City on January 22nd.  More information on the event and tickets can be found HERE.

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Easton Corbin Kicks Off 2012 With New Single “All Over The Road”

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

Easton CorbinMercury Records’ Easton Corbin is set to release his brand-new single, “All Over The Road,” to radio on January 14. The song “All Over The Road” (written by Carson Chamberlain, Ashley Gorley and Wade Kirby) serves as the title track to Corbin’s sophomore album that released in September and is the follow-up to his No. 5 hit “Lovin’ You Is Fun.”

About “All Over The Road” Corbin says “It’s a feel-good song. It’s one of those songs that on a great day you want to roll down the windows, crank it up and have a good time.” Continue Reading →

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Pollstar Names Eric Church A Top Touring Act Of 2012

By on January 5, 2013 in In The Press

Eric Church It’s only fitting in a year that landed GRAMMY nominee and CMA Award winner Eric Church at the top of the country singles chart with the two week No. 1 “Springsteen” that both Church and The Boss share something else in common – top placement on Pollstar’s Worldwide Ticket Sales Chart. Church joins the company of Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Coldplay, Roger Waters, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, Cirque du Soleil, Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Metallica, and Dave Matthews Band. With over 765,000 tickets sold, Church’s The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour ranks at No. 11 on the chart published today at Pollstar.com.

“To be listed beside these acts—based solely on the number of tickets sold throughout the year on our tour—is just incredible. I distinctively remember playing for eight people just over two years ago in a club in Texas, so to hear that that number has grown to what it was in 2012 is a true testament to the fans, their passion, and my band and crew’s dedication to making our show the best it can be night after night,” shares Church. The number of tickets sold on The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour in 2012, which covered 101 tour dates, matches what he sold in the prior six years of his touring career. Continue Reading →

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