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C. F. Martin & Co. Partners with the 2012 CMA Awards to Sponsor First-Ever Artist Welcome Lounge

By on October 31, 2012 in In The Press

Martin Guitars C. F. Martin & Co. announced yesterday it is an official partner of this year’s 2012 CMA Country Music Awards, and will sponsor the first-ever backstage Artists Welcome Lounge Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The lounge will be a comfortable, chic haven for all participating artists to relax, mingle with their peers, and best of all, play the beautiful Martin guitars available in the lounge during rehearsals, the red carpet and the night of the awards show.

Over one dozen Martin models from custom designs, to artist signature models, to the very successful Retro Series models that debuted earlier this year, will be available to the performers for spontaneous jam sessions in the exclusive backstage lounge. Many of the CMA Awards nominees, presenters and performers are Martin fans and brand ambassadors, including Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Zac Brown and Brad Paisley.

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Country Radio & RollingStone.com To Premiere The Band Perry’s New Single “Better Dig Two”

By on October 29, 2012 in In The Press

First Listen Available TODAY At 2pm CT

The Band PerryRepublic Nashville’s breakout group The Band Perry will premiere their brand new single “Better Dig Two” through two platforms on Monday (10/29).  The single will be digitally delivered to Country radio and stream via www.rollingstone.com at 2:00P CT. The sibling trio’s latest offering is the first from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, slated for release in early 2013.

“The Republic Nashville Promotion team has been crisscrossing the United States for the past two weeks playing the song for Country radio programmers and have gotten amazing reviews!” said Jimmy Harnen, President of Republic Nashville/EVP Big Machine Label Group.

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2012 Boulevard Bolt Celebrates 19th Anniversary Helping Nashville’s Homeless

By on October 20, 2012 in Community, In The Press

The 2012 Boulevard Bolt is celebrating its 19th anniversary of raising funds to benefit the homeless with a 5-mile run/walk on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. The course runs along Belle Meade Boulevard, with the start and finish taking place at St. George’s Episcopal Church (4715 Harding Rd., Nashville 37205).

In 2011, approximately 8,500 adults and children registered for the annual fundraiser and since the Boulevard Bolt began its charity event in 1994, more than $2 million has been distributed among dozens of local agencies that serve the homeless.

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Nashville’s Average Joe’s Entertainment Partners with CountryGirl Cocktails to Release New Cocktail Line

By on October 20, 2012 in In The Press

Average Joe’s Entertainment, home of Colt Ford and other up-and-comers on the country music scene, has partnered with CountryGirl Cocktails and Incubrands to launch a new ready-to-drink cocktail line. CountryGirl Cocktails adds a refreshing twist to any occasion with Lemonade, Peach Sweet Tea and Margarita low-calorie cocktails.

To help get the party started, CountryGirl Cocktails and Average Joes Entertainment will offer free music downloads online at www.countrygirlcocktails.com along with VIP tickets and meet-and-greet packages. In addition to fan favorite Colt Ford, artists such as Matt Stillwell, The Lacs, and Lauren Briant are teaming up to offer free music courtesy of CountryGirl Cocktails.

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Celebrate The Holidays With “CMA Country Christmas” Hosted By Jennifer Nettles Of Sugarland

By on October 17, 2012 in In The Press

Two-Hour Special Tapes Nov. 3 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Featuring Performances by Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Katherine Jenkins, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Nettles, The Band Perry, and Keith Urban

Nashville Audience Encouraged to Bring an Unwrapped Toy to the Taping to Make the Holidays Brighter for Children in Need

NASHVILLE – Some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music come together to celebrate the holidays on “CMA Country Christmas,” which tapes in front of a live audience Saturday, Nov. 3 (7:30 PM/CT) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The special, which features Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland as host for the third year, airs this holiday season on the ABC Television Network. Continue Reading →

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Canaan Smith and Tyler Hubbard Song “Black Tears” To Appear On Jason Aldean’s New Album

By on October 16, 2012 in In The Press

Mercury Records singer/songwriter Canaan Smith and Tyler Hubbard of the band Florida Georgia Line have the honor of having their song on superstar recording artist Jason Aldean’s new album Night Train which will release on October 16.

“I wrote this song with Tyler one day back in college at Belmont,” Smith says. “I never thought it would be cut by someone as great as Jason Aldean.”

He adds “I think he did a killer job. I respect Jason’s ability to stretch himself and push the envelope as far as songs and production go.”

In an interview for Billboard magazine, Aldean says “Honestly, I think it’s one of the most well-written songs on the record. Like ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ and songs like that, it allows us to branch off in a different direction and try something new.”

Smith has also written hits and cuts for other artists such as Love and Theft, Amy Grant/Billy Ray Cyrus and Craig Morgan.

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Joanna Smith Hangs With John Stamos

By on October 8, 2012 in In The Press
RCA Records artist Joanna Smith just hit the national charts with her emotion-packed “We Can’t Be Friends” single, but she was singing just the opposite on a recent trip to New York City. One of her stops celebrating a successful showcase at Yankee Stadium, where she performed for an adoring crowd of music industry and radio personnel, was famed Hogs & Heifers where she ran into “Full House” star John Stamos.
The two chatted about television, music and Joanna’s growing career.
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Kellie Pickler Signs With Black River Entertainment

By on October 8, 2012 in In The Press

Black River Entertainment continues to expand its artist roster by signing fan favorite, Kellie Pickler. “What’s not to love about Kellie?” asks Gordon Kerr, CEO of Black River Entertainment.  “She’s real, she adores her fans, she’s rooted in and committed to country music and she’s genuine.  How can you ask for more than that?” Continue Reading →

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Tracy Lawrence Receives Humanitarian Award

By on October 5, 2012 in In The Press

(L-R): Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto, Tracy Lawrence, Mayor of Lebanon Philip Craighead
Photo: Alex Torrez

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 26, 2012 – Country music superstar Tracy Lawrence received two special honors from his community on Tuesday (9/25) evening at the Wilson County Humanitarian Award Gala for his philanthropy and charitable efforts. Continue Reading →

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Brantley Gilbert Will Raise Hell On First Headlining Tour

By on October 5, 2012 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Beth Qwinn, Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TN – (September 27, 2012) –  CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Brantley Gilbert will raise a little hell as he embarks on his first headlining tour, which kicks off tonight (9/27) in Lafayette, IN  and continues in Oklahoma City, OK (9/28) and Poplar Bluff, MO (9/29). The 19-city trek will take the hot newcomer across the country throughout the middle of November.

Gilbert took a break from rehearsing to give fans an exclusive first look at the “wheels” that will power the tour in Nashville on Monday (9/24). He then performed an intimate, acoustic set for SiriusXM’s The Highway. Posting the event to his more than 1 million fans on Facebook the star was swarmed by members of the BG Nation all hoping to catch a glimpse.  Continue Reading →

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