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

By on November 13, 2012 in In The Press

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

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

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Love And Theft’s Eric Gunderson Confirms Baby News

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

Eric and Emily Gunderson
Photo Courtesy of Emily Gunderson

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.LoveandTheft.com.

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

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

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

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

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Lee Brice Announces New Single “I Drive Your Truck”

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

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

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

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

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

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

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

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

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

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

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

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

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

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Country Music Icon George Jones Announces Final Nashville Concert Of Career

By on November 12, 2012 in In The Press

 

The Grand Tour Makes A Stop At Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

George Jones Grand TourOutback Concerts in association with Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones announce the final Nashville show as part of The Grand Tour to be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Friday, November 22, 2013.

Special guest Tanya Tucker will be on hand for the Nashville concert amongst other friends of The Possum, yet to be announced.

“The Grand Tour will have surprises throughout the shows – you never know who may show up!  The Possum has lots of friends so it is going to be the most exciting thing to see who shows up during the final show. You should come too – and we can be surprised together!” said Jones.

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Nashville Song To Aid Storm Victims

By on November 9, 2012 in In The Press

‘“What Would You Take?’ Download & Donate” Fundraising Effort Uses Music To Heal 

What Would You TakeIn light of the recent hurricane Sandy disaster that has impacted millions of people in the Northeast, Black River Entertainment is offering a free download of the touching and topical song, “What Would You Take” as it encourages donations to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to help those who are in need as a result of the devastating storm.

“The decision to do nothing to help was just not an option. We had to do something!” stated Black River Entertainment CEO Gordon Kerr.  The directive of the fundraising initiative aims to help bring financial and emotional relief to those affected by Hurricane Sandy’s wrath on October 29 and 30.

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Josh Abbott Band Sorority Spirit Contest Met With Overwhelming Response Nationwide

By on November 9, 2012 in In The Press

Contest Sponsored By Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry And Gigi’s Cupcakes 

Josh Abbott BandThe second annual JAB Sorority Spirit Contest is in FULL swing. Sponsored by Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry and Gigi’s Cupcakes, the contest has been met with overwhelming response from sorority chapters across the nation.

Immediately following the kick off Josh began receiving over 160 tweets an hour from coast to coast. Chapters have registered from the East including Tampa Florida and Pennsylvania State University; and from the West including University of Oregon and Northern Arizona University. Likewise, chapters have come in from the South including Louisiana State University and Texas Tech and from the North including University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Prizes to include a Josh Abbott Band performance, $10,000 in award money to the winning houses philanthropy as well as prizes from Dior Cosmetics, Kendra Scott Jewelry and Gigi’s Cupcakes.

Link to the contest: http://www.jabspirit.com

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Travel Channel’s “Extreme RVs” Features The Band Perry On Sunday, November 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT

By on November 9, 2012 in In The Press

The Band PerryCountry sensation The Band Perry is slated to appear on Travel Channel’s “Extreme  RVs” on Sunday, November 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.  In the season opener, this all-new episode gives viewers a look at the sibling trio’s one-of-a-kind tour bus…complete with a rolling mobile studio!

For decades, the Hemphill Brothers have been building custom coaches.  The family met with Trent and Joey Hemphill at their facility just outside of Nashville for the unique experience, where The Band Perry helped design their new custom ride.

“We love our new bus!  It’s our home away from home.  Our friends at Hemphill Brothers were so wonderful to work with,” said Kimberly Perry.

“Having our custom tour bus makes life on the road a lot better,” added Reid Perry.

“The ability to write songs and demo them just got easier with the mobile studio,” said Neil Perry.

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