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Janelle Monáe Set To Perform With Fun. On “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!”

By on December 5, 2012 in In The Press

Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, The Lumineers, and Chris Young Added to Present on CBS Entertainment Special Airing TONIGHT, 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT)

 

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Singer/songwriter Janelle Monáe will perform with FUN. on “The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night®.” Additionally, nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, country group Little Big Town, folk/rock group The Lumineers, and country singer Chris Young have been added as presenters for the one-hour special. They join previously announced performers Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, three-time GRAMMY-winning group Maroon 5, three-time GRAMMY winner Ne-Yo, Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients The Who, and The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley in a special tribute to Johnny Cash. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J and six-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift will co-host the one-hour concert special.

The show — which will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees — will take place live for the first time ever at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, on TONIGHT, and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network (www.cbs.com) from 10 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CST). For updates and breaking news, please visit www.grammy.com, and The Recording Academy’s social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys.

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The Band Perry Sells Out Shows in the United Kingdom

By on December 4, 2012 in In The Press
The Band Perry

Rocking the house in Manchester

Republic Nashville recording artists The Band Perry recently returned from a stint in the United Kingdom where the family trio played to packed houses and sold out venues in Glasgow, Manchester and London.

Each night, the sibling trio introduced fans to their new single, “Better Dig Two,” which has already sold well over 250,000 downloads in the United States and has also garnered much critical acclaim.

The Band Perry’s highly-anticipated sophomore album is slated for release in April 2013. They will pause from recording to perform a special tribute with Dierks Bentley honoring the late Country music icon, Johnny Cash, during the Grammy Nominations Concert LIVE on CBS Wednesday, Dec. 5, 10:00 PM, ET/9:00 PM, CT. Continue Reading →

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Craig Campbell’s “Outta My Head” Five-Song EP Available Today

By on December 4, 2012 in In The Press

Craig CampbellJust in time for the holidays, Craig Campbell releases a collection of five brand new songs from his upcoming sophomore album.  The Outta My Head Five-Song EP is available for fans to purchase now here. The sneak peek EP not only features his latest smash “Outta My Head” but also four other tracks penned by some of Nashville’s elite songwriters including two co-written by Campbell.

Official Outta My Head EP Track Listing:

  1. “Outta My Head” (Brandon Kinney, Michael Carter, Cole Swindell)
  2. “My Baby’s Daddy (Brandon Kinney, Cole Swindell)
  3. “That’s Why God Made A Front Porch” (Craig Campbell, Lee Thomas Miller)
  4. “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” (Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip)
  5. “When She Grows Up” (Craig Campbell, Alex Dooley, Arlos Smith)
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Lady Antebellum Surprised With Presentation Of The 2012 CMA International Artist Achievement Award

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press
Lady Antebellum

(l-r) Hillary Scott, Moore, and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.
Photo credit: Donn Jones/CMA

During a press conference to announce their new global charity initiative LadyAID™, Lady Antebellum was surprised today when CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore presented the group with the CMA International Artist Achievement Award.

Formerly the International Touring Artist Award, the CMA International Artist Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist who contributes to the awareness and development of Country Music outside the United States.

“We’re so honored,” said Hillary Scott. “This year especially, being able to take our tour to Europe and then to Australia, and meet even more of our fans all over the world, and to take Country Music that far, we don’t take that lightly. We really, truly do want to make this town and the Country Music community proud when we go overseas and perform.”

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Florida Georgia Line “Cruises” To The Top At Country Radio And Goes Platinum

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press

Debut Album, Here’s To The Good Times, Available Tomorrow, December 4th

Florida Georgia Line, Here’s To The Good Times Hot new duo Florida Georgia Line has more than enough holiday cheer to wrap up the year. The newcomers have topped the Country radio charts – earning their first U.S. #1 – with their debut single “Cruise,” which has been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA for selling over 1 million copies. Tomorrow (12/4), they will release their aptly-titled debut album, Here’s To The Good Times, on Republic Nashville.

“We’ve been completely amazed by what ‘Cruise’ has done. To have our debut single sell over a million and be #1 on the week our debut album is out. … we are so thankful. We can’t wait to meet all of you out on the road,” said FGL’s Tyler Hubbard of Monroe, Georgia.

FGL’s Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida agreed, “I remember jokingly telling Tyler when we were recording that ‘Cruise’ was going to sell a million copies and I can’t believe it’s actually a reality. We’ve been working so hard to give our fans something they can bob their heads along to and a way for them to get to know us a little more. We think this album accomplishes that and has something for everyone.”

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“This Is NRA Country” Announces Colt Ford As Artist Of The Month

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press

Colt FordCountry music star Colt Ford has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for December. Simultaneously, he is also celebrating his first nomination as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” on the fan-voted Fox television broadcast of the American Country Awards live from Las Vegas on December 10, at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

His latest album, Declaration Of Independence, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Country Album chart, is one of the most noteworthy country releases of the year. He closes out the year, joining some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

“I have lived my life and built my career around core values my parents instilled in me: love of God, family, friends, America, and hard work.  I share those ideals with my NRA Country family. I embrace the chance to be a role model for my kids and all of the other young country kids who are the future of this great nation. God Bless America. My Name is Colt Ford and I am NRA Country.”

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Lady Antebellum Announces Creation Of LadyAID™ In Support Of Children Across The Globe

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press

Inaugural Fundraising Event PING PONG & SONGS Slated for Early 2013

LadyAIDGRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum announced today their new charitable initiative called LadyAID™, a philanthropic effort created to bring awareness to and generate support for children in need locally, nationally and globally.

The multi-level organization will reach children across the state of Tennessee through grants to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.  On a national level, Lady Aid is supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and on a global level, myLIFEspeaks and The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The LadyAID™ Fund is a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

“The opportunity to play music on stages all around the world has given us so much happiness,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “By establishing LadyAID™, we’re going to be able to put a new focus on accomplishing an off-stage goal we have as a band, which is to help children in need.”

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Phil Vassar Releases “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” Video

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press

Website Offering Special Deal on Noel and Hits Albums

Phil Vassar, NoelLook out Kardashians, the Kringles are coming to town! While the rest of the country is focused on the Powerball lottery, few people realize Santa Claus actually won the big prize, left the North Pole and moved to Hollywood. Or at least that’s how it plays out in Phil Vassar’s new music video for “Santa’s Gone Hollywood” from his Noel Christmas album, which debuts this week.

“Man, Santa’s fed up with the cold and being out of shape, and winning the lottery gave him the opportunity to change all of that,” said Vassar, who wrote the song with Tim Nichols and Jeff Outlaw. “We had a blast walking the streets of LA and hanging out on the beach, and I think (director) Steve did a great job with this video.

The clip begins with Santa sending a video message to Phil commending him for being a good boy and offering to send his private jet to spend some time hanging out in Hollywood. As the music starts, Santa is getting the news from one of his elves that he won it big.

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Love And Theft’s Steamy Video For “Runnin’ Out Of Air” Revealed

By on December 3, 2012 in In The Press


Duo Set To Present At Upcoming ACA Awards, Live On FOX on December 10th

Love and Theft’s latest single, “Runnin’ Out of Air,” is picking up steam with a sexy, tension-fraught new video, which premiered last week and is now in rotation on CMT.

Directed by Mason Dixon (Jake Owen, Eli Young Band), the video features a stylish Eric and Stephen in a nightclub performance setting, surrounded by a maze of lovely ladies. Two particular stunners come in and out of focus as they weave their way through the crowd, echoing the song’s message of up-and-down desire. The song describes the breathtaking intoxication of being near the one you desire…and knowing that it’s as bad as it is good.  It has been described by some industry insiders as a country hit flavored by The Eagles and Maroon 5.

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CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show Lineup Announced

By on November 28, 2012 in In The Press

Country Radio Seminar has announced that Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer and Kip Moore are the CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show® performers.

The 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show will be held Friday, March 1, 2013, at Country Radio Seminar inside the downtown Nashville Convention Center.  Co-sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and Muscular Dystrophy Association, the annual new artist showcase event officially closes out the three-day seminar and remains one of the most anticipated performances each year at CRS.  The New Faces show has sold out well in advance the past two years. Continue Reading →

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