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Luke Bryan Lands 22nd Career #1 Single With “What Makes You Country”

By on February 27, 2019 in In The Press

Season 2 of ABC’s American Idol Premieres March 3

Appearances Set for Good Morning America, LIVE with Kelly & Ryan, Nightline and The View

Nashville – February 27, 2019– Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan claims the top spot on the MEDIABASE country singles chart this week with the title track of his What Makes You Country album. “What Makes You Country,” a platinum selling single written by Luke, Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley, becomes Luke’s 22nd career #1 single and the fourth consecutive #1 single from the album.

“We reminisced our childhoods and how we were raised when we got together to write this one,” shares Luke. “A small town upbringing learning work ethic, manners, how to hunt and fish. Just living and enjoying life. I’m proud to be country and that I’ve been able to follow all my dreams and still remain true to who I am.”

In celebration of the season premiere of American Idol this Sunday, Luke, along with fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, visited Good Morning America this morning and tomorrow they’ll appear on Nightline followed by LIVE with Kelly & Ryan on Friday. Next Monday, March 4, the judges will appear on The View.

 

About Luke Bryan

Luke is a two-time Academy of Country Music and a two-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, a five-time host of the ACM Awards, a NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year and was named a CMT Artist of the Year six consecutive years. Luke has more certified digital singles than any other country artist with 46 million tracks and 12 million albums with four Billion music streams. Luke has placed 22 singles at #1, 12 of which he co-wrote. In each of the last several years, Luke’s headline tours have performed for 1.5 million fans or more and in 2018 he headlined the most stadium shows in one year of his career, now totaling 34 stadium concerts to date. Also in 2018 Luke opened Nashville’s only six-floor entertainment facility in the heart of Music City, LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK. This summer fans can see Luke on his “Sunset Repeat Tour” with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Langston.

 

Visit www.LukeBryan.com or follow Luke on Twitter @LukeBryanOnline, Instagram and Facebook

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Seven Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

By on February 27, 2019 in In The Press

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these lucky seven Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey cocktails from William Grant & Sons, a family-owned distillery of award-winning spirits. Known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity, Tullamore D.E.W. is a triple distilled, triple blended whiskey dating all the way to 1829 when the Tullamore Distillery was founded in Tullamore, County Offaly, in the heart of Ireland. Tullamore D.E.W. is Irish True!

 

THREE FUN FACTS ABOUT ST. PATRICK’S DAY

1. The shamrock represents the holy Trinity; the three-leaved plant was frequently used by St. Patrick to explain how it worked.

2. The shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in Hot Springs Arkansas and it was 98 feet long.

3. The White House fountain goes green on St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Gold Rush – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original
¾ parts Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
¾ parts Honey Syrup

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake until well chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled double old fashioned glass.

Many Waters – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

1 1/5 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask
Coconut Water
1 brown sugar cube
3 dashes of Angostura Biters
Lime wheel

Add Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask, brown sugar and bitters to a highball glass and muddle. Top the cocktail with coconut water and ice, stir together. Garnish with lime wheel.

Iced Irish Coffee – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
1 teaspoon ground espresso
2 teaspoons demerara sugar
3 parts cold brew coffee
Fresh cream

Combine whiskey and espresso in a small bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Strain whiskey through a coffee filter into a cocktail shaker.
Meanwhile, stir sugar and 2 tsp. hot water in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add demerara syrup and cold brew to cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with cream.

Irish Coffee – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

1 ½ parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original
1 ½ parts strongly brewed coffee (Tim’s Pick: any premium dark roast)
½ part sugar (Tim’s Pick: Demerara Sugar)
Lightly whipped heavy cream
Cinnamon or nutmeg

Preheat a clear-stemmed glass with very hot water. Add the sugar and brewed coffee and stir well. Once sugar has melted, stir in the Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey. Gently whip the heavy cream by shaking it in a protein shaker with a blender ball – you want a still somewhat loose, not stiff consistency. Pour the cream over the back of a hot teaspoon to top the drink (and prevent cream from penetrating the top of the drink). Finally, garnish with grated nutmeg or cinnamon for spicy finish.

Hot Toddy – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original
¼  parts lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
Top with boiling water and a clove studded lemon

First warm a mug with hot water, then discard water and combine ingredients above. Stir before serving, garnish with lemon.

Irish Maid – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original

1/5 parts St-Germain
¼ parts Fresh Lemon Juice
¼  parts Simple Syrup
5 slices of Cucumber

 

Muddle the cucumber slices in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and ice to the shaker and shake vigorously. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

Tullamore D.E.W. Pickleback – created by Tim Herlihy, National Tullamore D.E.W. Ambassador

1 shot Tullamore D.E.W. Original with a back of pickle juice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GMA Foundation Announces Hall Of Fame Inductees And Honors Recipients For GMA Honors Celebration, May 8

By on February 27, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2019) – The GMA (Gospel Music Association) Foundation along with partners Christian Healthcare Ministries and CCLI announced its inductees and honorees for the 6th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony set for Wednesday, May 8, 2018 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. This year’s GMA Hall of Fame inductees include legendary CCM artist Don Moen, President and CEO of New Day Christian Distributors Dottie Leonard Miller, southern gospel artist Janet Paschal and GRAMMY® award-winning gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins. The event also honors individuals and organizations that are impacting our culture both past and present. This year’s honorees include Don Finto for Caleb Company, LaDonna Boyd for R. H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, Roy Morgan and Gary Gentry for Premier Foundation and country group Rascal Flatts. In addition to the inductees and honorees, hit songwriter Laurie Klein will receive the CCLI Milestone Award for her song, “I Love You Lord.” Performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. For ticket and table sponsorship information, please visit www.gospelmusichalloffame.org.

“This year marks our 6th Annual GMA Honors Celebration,” GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo says. “The Gospel Music Association and our partners, Christian Healthcare Ministries and CCLI, are delighted to celebrate our deserving inductees and honorees who are true heroes of the faith. Those being inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame will forever be acknowledged as musical innovators and the architects of our industry. We are proud to recognize each honoree for their commitment to stretch beyond themselves to make the world a better place.”

For 40 years, the GMA Foundation has honored well-deserving individuals and groups through an annual induction ceremony into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.  Artists are eligible for inclusion in the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame after 25 years of participation in music and ministry. Nominees are chosen by GMA’s Hall Of Fame Committee which is comprised of historians & industry leaders from the various gospel music genres. Inductees are selected by electors from across the industry in four categories: CCM, Gospel, Southern Gospel and Non-Performing. Nominees can be submitted year-round for consideration by the public at www.gospelmusichalloffame.org.

The event also celebrates current individuals and organizations within the Gospel music community that are making significant contributions to the world through their humanitarian efforts as well as their talents. Read full bios for the inductees and honorees here.

Join the social conversation at #GMAHonors.

About Gospel Music Association & Foundation:

Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards, The GMA Hall of Fame Induction and Honors Ceremony and the IMMERSE Conference. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.

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Bluestem Wellness Launches On Nashville’s Famed Music Row

By on February 27, 2019 in In The Press

Country Top 40 President Nan Kingsley & Lawyer Megan Zarling Open Spa Featuring Music City’s Only Ozone Sauna

Bluestem Wellness Joins Bluestem Ranch, Bluestem Studios, Team Bluestem, Bluestem Productions & Bluestem Foundation in Business Portfolio

 

NASHVILLE, TENN., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – Music industry veterans Nan Kingsley & Megan Zarling have announced today the grand opening for their inaugural location for Bluestem Wellness, a new spa tailored for those seeking alternative therapies for mind, body & spirit. Born out of passion and built out of resolve, with metro Nashville’s diverse clientele, the business partners knew Music Row would be the perfect location for their flagship spa, appropriately housed in a converted recording studio. Self-care is a major focal point in the ever-expanding wellness sector, and what is referred to as ‘smart wellness,’ or ‘wellness made simple’.

“I have felt called in recent years to take what I’ve learned on my own life journey and share it with others seeking to become their best self,” proclaims Nan Kingsley, President Of KCCS Productions, which produces and owns Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 countdown, heard on over 300 stations globally. “While the radio industry has and will continue to be a core component of the family business Bob & I have created, bringing attention to the benefits I’ve personally experienced from therapies in the wellness industry has become a passion for me. We have big dreams about where this can go, and those dreams are affirmed by the results we’ve seen during our six month beta test phase in Nashville.”

 

Bluestem Wellness’ spotlight device is an ozone sauna, featuring ozone, pure oxygen, light and aroma therapy, delivering the ultimate detox and immune system boost in 30 minutes. Complementary services available for clients include the AllCore360 system that targets over 50 deep core muscles, two different PEMF (pulsed electro-magnetic field) mats, a NuCalm meditation system intended for stress relief, massage therapy and personal training. Additional services and devices will be introduced throughout 2019.

“Wellness begins as a state of mind and we want to create an environment where wellness truly becomes a state of being,” notes Megan Zarling, Principal at Megan Zarling Law. “Nan & I share a common desire to make these devices available to as many people as possible. Each of us, in our own ways, have found paths to healing that are anything but traditional. For us, Bluestem is about educating people and allowing them to find the right path for them.”

 

Open Monday through Friday from 9am CT-7pm CT and on Saturday from 9am CT-2pm CT, the Bluestem Wellness is conveniently located in the heart of Music Row at 1008 17th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212. To book appointments, review packages, and learn more call 615-942-7439 or visit www.bluestem-wellness.com.

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ALABAMA Honored With T.J. Martell Foundation’s Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

Photo ID left to right: Randy Owen, Brad Paisley, Jeff Cook, Charlie Daniels, Teddy Gentry (Photo credit: Jason Davis/Getty Images for the T.J. Martell Foundation)

Nashville, Tenn. (February 26, 2019) —Last night, legendary country music group ALABAMA was awarded the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 11th Annual Nashville Honors Gala.

 

Brad Paisley was on-hand to pay tribute to Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen, performing a medley of some of their hit songs, including “My Home’s in Alabama,” “Dixieland Delight,” and “Mountain Music.” Charlie Daniels followed, taking the stage to present the band with the esteemed honor.

 

“We have been fortunate to have won over 280 industry awards in our 50 years of recording and touring, but the Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award may be the most special award we have ever gotten,” says Owen. “Anything we as a group can do to help find a cure for cancer is very important to me, Teddy and Jeff. We appreciate the Nashville music industry, Brad Paisley and Charlie Daniels for making our night extra special.”

 

Monday night’s event, held at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, raised nearly half a million dollars for the T.J. Martell Foundation. Additional honorees included Kings of Leon, Sally Williams, Dr. Kathryn Edwards and Sylvia and Al Ganier.

 

The Nashville Honors Gala is one of the T.J. Martell Foundation’s premier events that pays tribute to outstanding community leaders and presents special musical performances with heartwarming presentations that celebrate the evening’s honorees. In addition to the performances, there was a live and silent auction with proceeds benefitting cancer research.

 

About ALABAMA

It’s been 50 years since Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields, to international stars that went on to sell 80 million albums, while changing the face and sound of country music. Quality songs that have become the soundtrack for American life are the foundation for ALABAMA’s stellar career. The group introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience that has inspired many of today’s brightest country stars including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. Almost five decades since starting the band, ALABAMA has charted 43 #1 singles, including 21 #1 singles in a row, and have won dozens of CMA, GRAMMY®, and ACM Awards. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and have their own star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, they are world-class philanthropists who have raised millions of dollars for various charities. ALABAMA is currently on the road celebrating five decades of music on their historic “50th Anniversary Tour.”

For more information on ALABAMA, visit thealabamaband.com or follow the band on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

About the T.J. Martell Foundation
The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s leading foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer. The Foundation was founded in 1975 by music industry executive Tony Martell and his colleagues in loving memory of his son T.J., who died of leukemia. The Foundation has provided more than $280 million for research at flagship hospitals in the United States. For more information, please visit tjmartell.org.

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Can’t Say They Ain’t Funny: Florida Georgia Line Takes On Jimmy Fallon During The Tonight Show’s Fifth Anniversary

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hubbard, “Jasper Hoggs,” AND BRIAN KELLEY
(Photo credit: Katie Kauss)

NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 26, 2019) — Racking up six career appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, including a recent Valentine’s Day performance of “Talk You Out of It,” FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE returned to the show last night (2/25) as “family,” according to the late-night host, to be a special part of the fifth anniversary celebration.

Among big named guests including TINA FEY, ROBERT DE NIRO, and BEN STILLER, the global entertainers amped up their comedic chops during the behind-the-scenes-style episode in salute of HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show. Watch as FGL performs their high-riding tune “Colorado” from CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY (BMLG Records), while their scripted “Big Loud Manager Jasper Hoggs” hilariously tries to snag them prized couch time.

WATCH THE SKETCH HERE

Presale tickets for the superstar duo’s 2019 CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY TOUR – featuring DAN + SHAY and MORGAN WALLEN plus special guests HARDY and CANAAN SMITH on select stops – became available today (2/26) beginning at 10 a.m. (local time) for FGL’s fan club, FGL Lifers, with Citi cardmembers gaining access at 12 p.m. (local time) through Citi’s Private Pass program. Citi is the official presale credit card of the 2019 CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY TOUR.

Presented by FGL’s Old Camp Whiskey, the ultimate start to any party, and supported by number one Texas craft beer Shiner Bock, tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday (3/1). Live Nation is the official tour promoter.

For more information about Florida Georgia Line, the 2019 CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY TOUR and FGL Fest, please visit floridageorgialine.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE:
Billboard’s first-ever Trailblazer Award recipients have cultivated an ever-expanding empire of innovative artistry and entrepreneurial endeavors. Turning up the heat, FGL’s fourth studio album CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY (BMLG Records) has arrived, racking up over 400,000 album consumption globally to date. The project features their chart-rising single “Talk You Out of It” and PLATINUM chart-topper “Simple” (16th #1 overall as artists). Shadowing the applauded headline treks and FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS residency, the pair will launch their 2019 CAN’T SAY I AIN’T COUNTRY TOUR this summer with support from Dan + Shay and Morgan Wallen, plus special guests HARDY and Canaan Smith on select dates. Exceeding 7.8 billion streams, 32.1 million tracks, and more than 4.4 million albums sold worldwide, the history-making duo became the first Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold) for their 11X-PLATINUM breakout “Cruise,” which is the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan). Since 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMAs, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and ACM Awards – currently up for Duo of the Year plus Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Event of the Year (all for “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha) at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards™. In addition to leaving their mark on several chart-crushing songs as writers, FGL’s collaborations have also amplified their appeal, as most recently, their GRAMMY-nominated, 4X PLATINUM, #1 “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha led the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 50 straight weeks – the longest reign overall. The bona fide visionaries have launched their own Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, as well as thriving businesses: FGL HOUSE, meet + greet, Tree Vibez Music, and Tribe Kelley.

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Grand Ole Opry And Belk To Celebrate The SEC March 16

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 26, 2019) The Grand Ole Opry® is set to celebrate the hardwood teams of the SEC as Music City hosts the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament next month. “The Opry Salutes the SEC sponsored by Belk” brings three southern staples together on Sat., March 16 and promises to feature free music, a fashion show and SEC action in the Opry Plaza as well as a ticketed hoops-themed evening Opry performance.

Among those already scheduled for the night’s Opry show are Opry NextStage artist Riley Green, Maddie & Tae, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, and Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs. Opry flagship station 650 AM WSM is scheduled to present live music and SEC personalities on air and in the Plaza in advance of the show, and fans are invited to wear their teams’ colors and gear for a chance to win Opry and SEC merchandise throughout the evening. Belk, official retail department store of the SEC, will host a fashion show featuring the trendiest southern styles during the Front Porch Party on the Opry Plaza. Opry personalities including announcer Mike Terry and pre-show host Juliette Vara will also showcase the latest fashion from Belk as they participate in the evening’s festivities.

SEC Opry fans who purchase March 16 Opry tickets beginning today and before March 9 using code “SECOPRY” can save $5 per ticket on up to eight tickets. The special offer is available at (800)-SEE-OPRY and opry.com.

About The Grand Ole Opry:

The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.  Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday night shows through December, seasonal Wednesdays, and seasonal Opry Country Classics shows on Thursdays. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.  Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.comand wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).  For more information, visit opry.com.

About Belk

Belk, Inc., a private department store company based in Charlotte, N.C., is where Southern customers shop for their Saturday night outfit, the perfect Sunday dress, and where family and community matter most. But Belk is more than shopping – it’s where you find your own unique way to express who you are. It’s where Southern style lives. Shop Belk in 16 Southern states and www.belk.com to find an assortment of national brands and private-label fashion, shoes and accessories for the entire family, along with top-name cosmetics, a wedding registry and Southern style for the home. Check out the Belk Newsroom to see the retailer in action as they give back to the community, deliver fashion-forward trends and more!

About The SEC

A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader on the national landscape for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century.  Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC.  Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded twice, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, then Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012.

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Pandora Stories Combine The Best Of Podcasts & Playlists

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

Lennon and McCartney, chocolate and peanut butter, Tango & Cash…some things just go great together. That’s how we feel about music playlists and podcasts, so today we’re introducing Pandora Stories, which combine the storytelling possibilities of podcasts with the musical power of playlists.

 

Podcasts can tell stories about music, but generally don’t include full songs. And playlists have songs, but lack personal context from the artists behind them. Pandora Stories have arrived to fill that void.

 

Pandora Stories give artists and creators of all kinds – musicians, actors, filmmakers, athletes, celebs, authors, and beyond – a new way to connect with fans in an intimate and authentic way, in their own words, using the power of music.

 

The first collection of Pandora Stories features John Legend, Daddy Yankee, Lauren Alaina, Perry Farrell, Wes Anderson music supervisor Randall Poster, Amy Winehouse collaborator and Dap-Kings guitarist Tommy Brenneck, and a Pandora-hosted story exploring “Love Songs That Really Aren’t Love Songs,” with forthcoming stories from 2 Chainz, Rob Thomas and many more.

John Legend’s Glorious Journey

The multi-talented singer, songwriter, record producer, activist and actor tells the personal stories behind some of his greatest hits including “Glory,” “All of Me,” and brand-new single, “Preach.”

Pasito a Pasito Con Daddy Yankee

In this special Spanish-language Pandora Story, unparalleled Latin artist Daddy Yankee takes you from his early days as a breakout reggaeton star to the global phenomenon he is today, and shares some of his most amazing adventures along the way.

 

Lauren Alaina is Doin’ Just Fine

The country-pop songstress takes listeners from her breakout on American Idol to the release of her new album, “Ladies in the 90s,” a tribute to Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Shania Twain, and the musical heroes of her childhood.

 

Perry Farrell’s Ocean-Sized Tales

Jane’s Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza co-founder Perry Farrell has spent his career on the edge of popular culture. Now, in advance of his new project, Kind Heaven Orchestra, the alt-rock luminary takes listeners on a wild ride through his musical catalogue.

 

Brooklyn Soul with Tommy Brenneck

Songwriter, producer and guitarist Tommy “TNT” Brenneck is the backbone of the music scene that featured the likes of Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley, and served up backing tracks for rappers like Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar. Brenneck takes us on a journey through the soul of his funky borough.

 

The Music of Wes Anderson with Randall Poster

Wes Anderson’s longtime music supervisor and collaborator Randall Poster walks us through his prolific association with the acclaimed director, and shares some of his favorite musical moments from beloved films like Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom.

 

Love Songs That Aren’t Really Love Songs

When is a love song not a love song? Quite often, as it turns out. If you’re putting together a romantic playlist for that certain special someone, you might want to listen closely to the lyrics in songs like “Stay with Me” and “Every Breath You Take” before you hit play.

 

Starting today, Pandora Premium subscribers can listen to Pandora Stories ad-free, and Pandora ad-supported and Plus listeners can do so via Premium Access after watching a 30-second ad.

 

Artists and creators of all kinds can request access to Pandora Stories tools at www.AMPplaybook.com/pandora-stories.

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2019 Tin Pan South Performers & Schedule Released

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – February 26, 2019 –The schedule for the 27th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank was released yesterday exclusively through the Tin Pan South App, and today, the schedule and full list of performers were added to TinPanSouth.com. Close to 400 songwriters in a variety of genres are already scheduled to perform over 90 shows at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues March 26-30, 2019.

 

The sale of the popular Fast Access Passes begins this morning, Tuesday, February 26 at 10 a.m. Central exclusively at www.TinPanSouth.com. The passes sold out in record time last year.

 

Dozens of artist songwriters are scheduled to hit the stage throughout the five-day event. Country legends, Mac Davis, Lee Roy Parnell, Eddie Raven and TG Sheppard will be joined by Rodney Atkins, RaeLynn, Kris Allen, Tenille Arts, Dave Barnes, Craig Campbell, Lance Carpenter, rocker Jim Peterik, Tenille Townes and others. New Tin Pan South venues Analog at Hutton Hotel, The Lounge at City Winery and TRUE Music Room were added to The Bluebird Cafe, Douglas Corner Café, Hard Rock Café, The Listening Room Café, The Local, Station Inn and 3rd & Lindsley venues this year.

 

Perennial Tin Pan South favorites Tony Arata, Shawn Camp, Liz Hengber, Brett James, Georgia Middleman, Lee Thomas Miller, Victoria Shaw, Jeffery Steele, Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero and others will tell stories behind hit songs they’ve composed and perform the songs as they were originally written. Hot writers representing hundreds of #1 songs will include Buddy Cannon, Barry Dean, Kara DioGuardi, Nicolle Galyon, Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, Rivers Rutherford, Amy Wadge and many more.

 

Cash admission for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues, and single show tickets available at the door will range from $10 – 25.

 

The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com.

Features include:

•    The ability to add individual events to a personal schedule;

•    News and social media feeds to stay informed of festival

happenings;

•    Real-time notifications on the status of show changes;

•    Festival map and venue information;

•    Explore Music City with a list of landmark recommendations.

 

For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $125 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

Organizers of the 27th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner Ronald Blue Trust Workwell Technologies Hanover Property Company The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp ASCAP BMI SESAC Jack Daniel’s Ole Ford Fund

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Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” Is #1 At Billboard Country Airplay Chart This Week, First Artist In History To Send First Five Singles To Top Of Chart

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

Luke Combs (Photo credit: Jim Wright)

Luke Combs’ historic success continues this week with his latest single, “Beautiful Crazy,” reaching #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts. 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 250 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 was the recipient of a CMA Triple Play Award for writing three #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 26 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 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 New York’s Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom, 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”

February 28—New York, NY—Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom† (SOLD OUT)

March 1—Bangor, ME—Cross Insurance Center* (SOLD OUT)

March 2—Worcester, MA—DCU Center* (SOLD OUT)

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

www.LukeCombs.com

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