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(Watch) Home Free Toasts 2018 With “Auld Lang Syne”

By on December 14, 2018 in In The Press

PHOTO CREDIT: OLENA NOELLE
ARTWORK CREDIT: ROB BEATTY

Celebrating a monumental touring year, all-vocal Country entertainers HOME FREE are toasting to 2018 with the age-old classic, “Auld Lang Syne.”

Watch Home Free’s year-end “Auld Lang Syne” music video here.

Inviting their producer Darren Rust to Nashville to record their stirring rendition, the distinguished quintet had their video production team ready to roll at the same time inside Warner Bros. Studios Nashville.

“We wanted to dress up for the occasion and honor this past year in the best way we know how,” shares Home Free’s Tim Foust (bass). “‘Auld Lang Syne’ is such an iconic song to hear on New Year’s Eve, and we hope you’ll enjoy our take with your loved ones as the clock hits midnight.”

Fans attending Home Free’s third annual A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR now through New Year’s Eve at Ikeda Theater in Mesa, AZ, can hear “Auld Lang Syne” in-person, as they cap each night’s seasonal performance with a must-see off-mic encore. Additional ticket details, including VIP experiences, are available here.

Crisscrossing the States from late February through May in 2019, the seasoned road warriors will jumpstart the final leg of the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR in Canada, with seven brand new dates added. Spanning the massive multi-year trek, Home Free will tally over 140 dates in total across more than 14 countries in honor of their latest studio record, TIMELESS, which hit #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

HOME FREE’S TIMELESS WORLD TOUR DATES:

FEBRUARY 2019
16 | North Bay, ON, Canada – Capitol Centre
17 | Burlington, ON, Canada – The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
19 | Winnipeg, MB, Canada – Centennial Concert Hall
20 | Regina, SK, Canada – Conexus Arts Centre
21 | Saskatoon, SK, Canada – TCU Place
22 | Edmonton, AB, Canada – Myer Horowitz Theatre
24 | Calgary, AB, Canada – Jack Singer Concert Hall
28 | Chattanooga, TN – Tivoli Theatre

MARCH 2019
01 | Augusta, GA – Miller Theater
02 | Plant City, FL – Florida Strawberry Festival
15 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019
16 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019
17 | Ipswich, QLD, Australia – CMC Rocks 2019
28 | Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre
29 | Aurora, IL – Paramount Theatre
30 | Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre

APRIL 2019
03 | Greeley, CO – Union Colony Civic Center
04 | Grand Junction, CO – Avalon Theatre
05 | Kamas, UT – DeJoria Center
09 | Campbell, CA – Heritage Theatre
10 | Stockton, CA – Bob Hope Theatre
11 | Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
12 | Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
13 | Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
17 | Grants Pass, OR – Rogue Theatre
18 | Bend, OR – Tower Theatre
19 | Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
20 | Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
24 | Idaho Falls, ID – Colonial Theater
25 | Helena, MT – Helena Civic Center
26 | Deadwood, SD – Deadwood Mountain Grand Events Center
27 | Kearney, NE – Viaero Center
28 | Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

MAY 2019
02 | La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center
03 | Kalamazoo, MI – State Theatre
04 | Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theatre
05 | Bristol, TN – Paramount Bristol
07 | Roanoke, VA – The Berglund Center
08 | Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
09 | Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center
10 | Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
11 | Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre

For more information on HOME FREE, plus A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR and TIMELESS WORLD TOUR, visit www.homefreemusic.com.

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ABOUT HOME FREE:
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on major national and international tours, amassing over 262 million YouTube views, and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). Performing their latest studio album, TIMELESS – #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart – on the final leg of the TIMELESS WORLD TOUR in 2019, the quintet is currently celebrating the holiday season on their third annual A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR. Their extensive catalog spotlights four Top 10 albums, including FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014), which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With praise rolling in from the likes of Perez Hilton, Country Living, FOX & Friends, Rolling Stone, and AXS.com, the extraordinary showmen have continued to electrify crowds with a one-of-a-kind live show while their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more, have built a loyal fanbase.

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Star-Studded “CMA Country Christmas ” Airs Dec. 10 On The ABC Television Network

By on December 4, 2018 in In The Press

Old Dominion performs at the CMA Country Christmas taping at Curb Center in Nashville, TN on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

“CMA Country Christmas” airs Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire hosts and performs for the second year during the ninth broadcast of the holiday music special. Other legendary acts and Country favorites taking the stage include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.

Watch the performers attempt to gift wrap awkwardly-shaped presents (football, ukulele and more) in Part 1 and Part 2 links now at CMA’s YouTube Channel. Visit CMApress.com to download “CMA Country Christmas” media assets and get into the holiday spirit by enjoying “CMA Country Christmas” playlists on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.

CMA partnered with Balsam Hill, the maker of beautifully realistic Christmas trees and décor, to decorate the “CMA Country Christmas” stage again this year. Learn more about Balsam Hill at balsamhill.com.

“CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director and Jon Macks is the writer.

About the Country Music Association
Founded in 1958 and celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2018, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. In 1961, CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music’s highest honor. More than 7,400 music industry professionals and companies from around the globe are members of CMA. The organization’s objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advance the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA’s core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a three-hour network television special, “CMA Fest”; and “CMA Country Christmas.” All of CMA’s television properties air on the ABC Television Network.

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Country Music Icon Clint Black Releases THE CLINT BLACK CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Today

By on November 30, 2018 in In The Press

Country icon and GRAMMY Award winner Clint Black is ringing in the holiday season with his trademarked Christmas cheer and a very special studio album. The Clint Black Christmas Collection, out today via Clint’s own Blacktop Records, features songs from his 1995 Christmas album Looking for Christmas, along with some new recordings written for his recently premiered holiday musical of the same name. You can listen to The Clint Black Christmas Collection at the link provided HERE. Additionally, the album is available for purchase in various holiday bundles at www.clintblack.com.

 

Clint says, “In writing the first album, Looking for Christmas, I learned where our centuries old traditions came from, and I knew I would have to continue writing songs to help grow the collection. This year, I’m thrilled to share even more new songs, including those from my holiday musical, Looking for Christmas, and those featuring my lovely wife and daughter.”

 

Keeping with the spirit of Christmas, this self-produced release is a family affair for Clint. His wife Lisa Hartman Black joins Clint for a beautiful rendition of his 1995 cut “The Finest Gift.” Lily Pearl Black makes a splash on her recording debut with the gorgeous “Magical Christmas,” one of her dad’s new songs on the album. Also appearing on this collection are classics like “Light the Fire” – written for the animated television series Transformers: Rescue Bots – and “The Kid,” which features a co-writing credit from the late great country music star Merle Haggard.

 

Clint’s new holiday musical, Looking for Christmas, made its debut at The Old Globe theater in San Diego on November 20th, and was recently extended to run until December 31st. Following its run at The Old Globe, Looking for Christmas will embark on a holiday tour in the 2019-20 season.

 

Catch Clint on his “A Clint Black Christmas” tour at the dates below:

 

Dec. 1st* Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino Lake Charles, LA
Dec. 2nd* Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth, TX
Dec. 3rd* Winspear Opera House Dallas, TX
Dec. 7th* The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV
Dec. 8th* The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Charles Town, WV
Dec. 9th Paramount Center for the Arts Bristol, TN
Dec. 13th The Palace Theatre Greensburg, PA
Dec. 14th Hershey Theatre Hershey, PA
Dec. 15th The Midland Theatre Newark, OH

* w/ Lisa Hartman Black

 

About Clint Black

It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the ’90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including “A Better Man,” “Where Are You Now,” “When My Ship Comes In,” “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” “Summer’s Comin’,” “Like the Rain” and “Nothin’ But the Taillights,” part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.  Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, won a GRAMMY Award, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

 

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For more information on Clint’s new album, musical, and tour, please visit www.clintblack.com

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Nashville’s Nutcracker Returns December 1-23

By on November 23, 2018 in In The Press

Mouse King and Nutcracker photo by Karyn Photography

Presented by Nashville Ballet, and sponsored in part by PNC Bank, Nashville’s Nutcracker returns to delight audiences both young and young-at-heart. Music City’s favorite holiday tradition will take the stage Dec. 1-23, 2018 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall.

Nashville Ballet premiered Nashville’s Nutcracker in 2008 with a unique concept weaving the city’s glittering past with the awe-inspiring wonder of the classic tale. In its 11th season on stage, Nashville’s Nutcracker has cemented itself in the hearts of numerous patrons and young artists as a treasured holiday tradition.

Clara’s enchanted journey begins at the 1897 Centennial Exposition in Nashville. Along with her Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara meets a colorful cast of characters from faraway lands. When she receives a magical wooden Nutcracker from Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve, the toy comes to life to lead her on an unforgettable adventure. Clara encounters a captivating collection of fascinating friends including the delightful characters she met at the Exposition. When the curtain closes on Clara asleep on her couch, the audience is left to decide if it was real or not.

Mollie Sansone and Brett Sjoblom as Dew Drop Fairy and Nutcracker Prince photo by Karyn Photography

“Nashville’s Nutcracker was designed to be seen over and over again because you find little details in it each time that make it exciting and fresh,” Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director Paul Vasterling said. “The story itself is magical as it is, but the addition of Nashville’s iconic characters and landmarks into the production guarantee that you’ll discover something new every year.”

Vasterling’s original concept and choreography are complemented by an entirely locally produced production including the dancers, production crew, costumers and musicians. Along with 53 members of Nashville Ballet’s professional company and second company, Nashville’s Nutcracker includes a youth cast of a record-breaking 298 young dancers from School of Nashville Ballet and the community at large accompanied by 60 musicians from the Nashville Symphony.

Advanced Sports Medicine and RJ Young are supporting sponsors for Nashville’s Nutcracker. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased in person at the TPAC box office in downtown Nashville, by phone at (615) 782-4040 or at www.nashvilleballet.com. A complete performance schedule and more information can be found at www.nashvilleballet.com/nashvilles-nutcracker.

About Nashville Ballet

Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 70,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70.

Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.

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SESAC Celebrates Songwriters And Publishers At Nashville Music Awards

By on November 12, 2018 in In The Press

 

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: SESAC VP of Creative Services Shannan Hatch speaks onstage during the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Shannan Hatch

SESAC Inc., celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards, tonight, Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Anthony Raiola, SESAC President and COO Kelli Turner, Chairman and CEO of SESAC John Josephson, Ginger Gilbert Ravella, Lee Brice and SESAC VP of creative services Shannan Hatch attend the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Shannan Hatch;Lee Brice;Kelli Turner;John Josephson;Anthony Raiola;Ginger Gilbert Ravella

Matt McGinn, who has topped the charts with “Heaven,” performed by Kane Brown, was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year.  The multi-week, No. 1 multi-Platinum-selling “Heaven,” published by SMACKWORKS MUSIC and Kobalt Group Publishing, was named SESAC Song of the Year. Winning its first-ever Publisher of the Year accolade was SMACKWORKS MUSIC during the event.

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Tyler Rich performs onstage during the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Rich

McGinn’s co-writer and Lindsay Rimes, along with friends Aaron Eshuis and Joey Hyde, performed the No. 1 song “Heaven” in his honor. RCA Nashville recording artist Ryan Hurd was also on hand to present McGinn with his Songwriter of the Year Award.

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Hillary Scott of musical group Lady Antebellum attends the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Hillary Scott

In addition to celebrating songwriters and publishers, the Veteran’s Day event recognized America’s bravest men and women of the armed forces during the awards show. SESAC honored the Folds of Honor Foundation and its mission for providing educational scholarships to families of the fallen and disabled service members, and recognized Lee Brice, a SESAC affiliate, with an award for his involvement in the establishment of the Folds of Honor Nashville Chapter.

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Casey Brown(L) and Russell Dickerson attend the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Casey Brown;Russell Dickerson

The awards ceremony kicked off with Jamey Johnson and John Carter Cash performing “Spirit Rider” from the recent project Johnny Cash: Forever Words, which assembled an A-list of talent and garnered chart accolades from around the world. Lee Brice also performed a moving tribute of his 2013 CMA Song of the Year “I Drive Your Truck” in honor of Veteran’s Day. Culminating the evening, SESAC affiliates DJ KO, Runaway June, Tyler Rich, Seaforth and Michael Tyler provided musical entertainment with their latest hits.

onstage during the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The festive event, hosted by Shannan Hatch, SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services, honored top songwriters and publishers behind the year’s biggest hits in the genres of country and Americana. More than 500 songwriters, publishers and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by W.H. Grant & Sons and Sound Royalties.

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Lee Brice, Matt McGinn and Sara Reeveley take photos during the 2018 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for SESAC) *** Local Caption *** Sara Reeveley;Lee Brice;Matt McGinn

Country Awards:

“YOURS”

Written by:

Casey Brown

published by:

Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes

recorded by:

Russell Dickerson

“HEART BREAK”

written by:

Hillary Scott

published by W.B.M. Music Corp, EKT Publishing

recorded by:

Lady Antebellum

 

“HEAVEN”

written by:

Matt McGinn

published SMACKWORKS MUSIC, Kobalt Group Publishing

recorded by:

Kane Brown

 

“SINGLES YOU UP”

written by:

Justin Ebach

published by: Wordspring Music, WBM Music, Memory Days

recorded by:

Jordan Davis

“LOSING SLEEP”

written by:

Josh Hoge

published by: EMI Foray Music, Write to Be Free

recorded by:

Chris Young

“SHE’S WITH ME”

written by:

Seth Mosley

published by:

CentricSongs, Capitol CMG Amplifier

recorded by:

High Valley

 

“ONE NUMBER AWAY”

written by:

Sammy Mitchell

published by Concord Music, Self Shrevident Music

recorded by:

Luke Combs

Americana Awards:

ALL AMERICAN MADE

contributions by:

Margo Price, Jeremy Ivey

published by:

BMG, Peach Pit, Fisheye

recorded by:

Margo Price

 

FROM A ROOM VOL. 2

contributions by:

Kevin Welch, Brice Long, Jaron Boyer

published by:

Send ME the Checks Music, Spur 66 Music, Universal Tunes, EMI Foray Music, BMG

recorded by:

Chris Stapleton

 

JOHNNY CASH: FOREVER WORDS

contributions by:

Jamey Johnson, Rosanne Cash, Robert Glasper

published by:

Polishit, Chelcait Music, Notable Music, Words of Cash Music, BMG, Big Deal Music

recorded by:

Various Artists

 

ACCOMPLICE ONE

contributions by:

Anthony Snape

published by:

Anthony Snape Music Publishing

recorded by:

Tommy Emmanuel

 

THE LONELY, THE LONESOME & THE GONE

contributions by:

Andrew Combs

published by:

Concord Music, Chunk of Coal Publishing

recorded by:

Lee Ann Womack

TIME FLIES

contributions by:

Jim Lauderdale

published by:

BMG Cicada, Jim Lauderdale Music

Performed by:

Jim Lauderdale

 

FREE YOURSELF UP

contributions by:

Rachael Price, Michael Olson

published by:

W.B.M. Music, 17 Lake Street Music

recorded by:

Lake Street Music

 

SESAC Holdings, Inc.:

About SESAC Holdings, Inc.:

SESAC Holdings is the only U.S.-based Music Rights Organization that administers public performance, mechanical, and other rights. SESAC Holdings is unique in its ability to offer singular licenses for the works of its affiliated writers and publishers that aggregate both performance and mechanical rights in order to drive greater efficiency in licensing for music users, as well as enhanced value for music creators and publishers. Its businesses operate on a sophisticated information technology and data platform to provide timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution.

SESAC Holdings’ subsidiaries are some of the most well-known companies in music licensing and administration. SESAC Performing Rights is the second oldest and most progressive performing rights organization in the U.S.  SESAC Holdings’ acquisition of the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) accelerated its transition to a “multi-rights” organization with HFA’s deep publisher relations and mechanical licensing history. Following the HFA acquisition, HFA’s administrative service business unit adopted the Rumblefish brand of its sister company. Rumblefish simplifies business for digital services, publishers, labels, artists and apps. Rumblefish’s transparent composition and recording administration, data and royalty management, licensing and network monetization allow clients to focus on their core business. Rights. Simplified. Royalties. Amplified.

SESAC Holdings has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, London and Munich.

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Big Machine Label Group, Ashley Homestore & CMA Partner With Habitat For Humanity

By on November 7, 2018 in In The Press
Ashley HomeStore is sponsoring “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” through furnishing the backstage areas, dressing rooms and the exclusive Big Machine Label Group After Party for Country Music’s biggest stars. After the festivities, Ashley HomeStore is donating the furniture to the charity, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville’s ReStore. The furniture will be available at the ReStore on November 15, 414 Harding Place, Nashville, just in time for the holidays.

Some of the genre’s superstar acts and breakthrough artists will enjoy relaxing on the furniture between rehearsals, performances and the CMA Awards. To get an up close and personal seat to “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards” and Big Machine Label Group’s after party, enter to win tickets at Ashley HomeStore’s A Night of Country Sweepstakes. For full details visit:  https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/sweepstakes/anightofcountry.

Championing social, educational, environmental and health issues, Ashley HomeStore and its parent company Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. have devoted meaningful resources to support a variety of initiatives throughout their communities. Some of these efforts include: the donation of over 60,000 free beds and bedding to children in need, donating millions of dollars in furniture towards disaster relief for hurricane, flood and tornado victims, and creating the charitable music festival Ashley for the Arts, which raised over $535,000 for more than 50 participating school districts and non-profit organizations over the last year alone.

“The arts have the power to enhance society with extraordinary grace and incalculable value,” said Todd Wanek, President & CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. “Ashley Furniture has a long history of supporting the communities in which we serve; and we are excited about this partnership with CMA and Big Machine Label Group.”

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Ashley HomeStore is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley HomeStore the No. 1 furniture retailer in the U.S. and one of the world’s best-selling furniture store brands with more than 875 locations in 49 countries.

Start designing your dream home today. Visit Ashley HomeStore online at www.ashleyhomestore.com.  “Like” Ashley HomeStore on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or see our design-focused boards on Pinterest.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, and was recently named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes in 2017. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyfurnitureindustriesinc.com and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. on Facebook.

CMA Awards The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

Big Machine Label Group Led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta, the Big Machine Label Group encompasses Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., BMLG Records, Big Machine Records/John Varvatos Records and publishing company Big Machine Music as well as its own digital radio station, Big Machine Radio. BMLG artists include superstars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Cheap Trick and Sugarland; chart-topping acts Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Brett Young, Aaron Lewis, Midland, Carly Pearce; “The Voice” winner Danielle Bradbery and 2015 “American Idol” winner Trent Harmon. BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA, CMT, Teen Choice, MTV, Billboard, People’s Choice and Brit Awards. Big Machine is the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights for its artists and is an industry leader in fighting for artist, songwriter, publisher and record company rights. Big Machine Label Group created the Music Has Value Fund to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations that make music, aspire to make music, and access and access and appreciate music. Visit BigMachineLabelGroup.com for more information.

Ashley for the Arts is a non-profit initiative that provides the entire family with world class entertainment, art, exercise and family fun for a remarkably low cost. It is also one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events, raising $535,500 in 2018 for 51 non-profit organizations, including participating schools, children’s charities and medical research. This music and arts festival was conceptualized and established by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Ashley) in 2009. Today, more than 70,000 people attend the event held in Arcadia, Wisconsin’s Memorial Park.

For more information on Ashley for the Arts, visit www.AshleyfortheArts.com. “Like” Ashley for the Arts on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @AshleyfortheArt.

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Kane Brown Kicks Off Experiment Album Launch With National Media Hits And Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show

By on November 5, 2018 in In The Press

Leading up to the Friday, November 9 release of his much-anticipated new album, Experiment, three-time American Music award winner Kane Brown heads to New York City for a series of national media hits starting with his debut appearance on “LIVE with Kelly & Ryan” on Tuesday, November 6. Additional stops include performances on “Pickler and Ben” (Nov. 8), “The Voice” (Nov. 13) and the “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE” Outdoor Stage (Nov. 14) following the CMA Awards.

While in New York, Brown will perform at iHeartCountry LIVE with Kane Brown Powered by M&M’S: A First Look Inside his new album Experiment at iHeartRadio Theater before a live audience. The exclusive performance and intimate Q&A hosted by Amy Brown will stream on iHeartCountry’s Official YouTube Channel at 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

Additionally, the 25-year old singer-songwriter will take the stage for his first-ever sold-out headlining performance as part of the Budweiser One Night Only Concert Series at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 7.

Spotlighted as the cover story in the November 3 issue of Billboard Magazine available now, Brown will be making additional soon-to-be-announced appearances during his Experiment album launch week, including a live stream of Brown’s iHeart Theater show scheduled to take place November 6th. As previously announced, Brown will also perform on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Brown’s forthcoming Experiment is the follow-up to his multi-week chart-topping Platinum-certified RCA Nashville/Zone 4 debut album. It is produced by multiple-award winner Dann Huff and features 12 tracks, 11 of which the country star co-wrote including his Top 5 airplay and streaming hit “Lose It.” Pre-order the new album HERE. In addition to his hit single, already-released album tracks “Weekend,” “Hometown,” “Short Skirt Weather” and “Good As You” are available to download and stream now; music videos of each of these advance tracks are also available to stream. Released Friday, November 2, Apple Music Presents: Kane Brown – Experiment is available worldwide HERE.

Kane Brown was recently awarded three 2018 American Music Awards for Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country for his Platinum-certified multi-week #1 self-titled debut release, and Favorite Song – Country for the Double-Platinum multi-week #1 smash “Heaven.” He made history as the country star with the most award wins in one night for a first time nominee, and was the most-nominated artist in this year’s AMA Country categories.

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New Restaurant, The Green Pheasant, Opens In Downtown Nashville

By on November 1, 2018 in In The Press

Partners Patrick Burke and co-chefs Jess Benefield and Trey Burnette of Seed Hospitality Group (Two Ten Jack Nashville and Chattanooga) are pleased to announce the opening of The Green Pheasant, located in the SoBro district of downtown Nashville at 215 1st Avenue South, across the street from Ascend Amphitheater; www.thegreenpheasant.com. The Green Pheasant, named after Japan’s national bird, which symbolizes power, strength and abundance, explores the interrelationships between Tennessee and Japan’s cultural traditions and cuisine.

At The Green Pheasant, chefs Benefield and Burnette maintain the same approachability as with Two Ten Jack’s neighborhood izakaya-style pub food, but with a greater focus on more refined dishes and techniques, while combining local and Southern flavors with traditional Asian ingredients sourced from Japan, including fresh seaweeds, artisanal soys, and decades old miso.

“Our goal is to honor Japanese culinary traditions while also celebrating regional foodways and ingredients,” says Benefield. “The Green Pheasant’s menu reflects our interpretation of seasonal Japanese cuisine, utilizing fish and ingredients sourced directly from Japan as well as continuing to source meats and produce from our local farmers, including The Nashville Food & Growing Together Projects, No. 9 Farms, and Marmilu Farms, to name a few.”

Menu highlights include: Okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake made with potato, smoked ham, bacon and scallops; A5 Miyazaki, grilled rib-eye cap from Japan that is available by the ounce; American Mishima Reserve Wagyu, from Mishima Ranch, available in six-ounce steaks; and Whole TN Trout, wok-fried in ginger oil, sansho, and served with steamed buns and tobanjan slaw. The Green Pheasant also offers an inventive selection of noodles, including Mazemen, with spicy crab, garlic butter and chile threads; and Curry Udon, with Japanese curry and whipped baked potato.

Rounding out The Green Pheasant’s team is Kristin Beringson as chef de cuisine; Michael Seale as general manager; andTwo Ten Jack alum, Kynsey Hunter, beverage director and certified kikisake-shi (sake sommelier). Under Hunter’s direction, the bar program highlights sake’s diversity, breadth and depth, featuring cocktails on tap, including Ichi-san, Ni-san, and San-san; Chu Highs, or shochu highballs that are popular in Japan; and an extensive list of sake and shochu. A curated list of wine and beers, both local and imported, is also available.

The 184-seat restaurant combines the work of several local artisans and craftsmen, partnerships that were a priority for Seed Hospitality to fully convey the fun, convivial vibe of downtown Nashville. Artisans and craftsman include: Powell Design Studio, architecture, interior design and construction; furniture by Matt Alexander with Holler Design and Chris Barber with Barber Woodworking; sculptural installation and art and patterns by New Hat; architectural metalwork by Ferrin IronWorks; architectural concrete by Set in Stone; upholstery by King’s Interiors; interior landscaping by FLWR Shop; carpentry by Wudwerx; and lighting by Adam Gatchel with Southern Lights Electric.

“It was important to us that we work with local makers and artisans on The Green Pheasant to help reflect our concept as we continue to explore the interrelationship between Tennessee and Japan’s culture and cuisine,” says Burke. “The design elements compliment The Green Pheasant’s mission, while reclaiming this unique corner of downtown with a locally owned, chef-driven restaurant. We think that is important right now in Nashville.”

The unique art installation, created by New Hat, features a composition of origami inspired by The Green Pheasant’s namesake bird, with elements of rubbed charcoal, suspended by a delicate framework of brass poles above the bar. Aligning with The Green Pheasant’s roots in Japanese cuisine and the cultural crossovers that define international style, the compositions convey sensations of movement, transformation and individuality. These qualities speak to a mission The Green Pheasant and New Hat share: to make work that transcends the sum of its parts, exists to be shared with others, and inspires reflection and joy.

The Green Pheasant is located at 215 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (located in the 222 2nd Avenue South building) in downtown Nashville, directly across from the main entrance to Ascend Amphitheater. Self-parking and valet is available in the 222 building garage. The Green Pheasant is open Monday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm. Sunday supper and lunch service will follow this fall. Reservations can be made at www.thegreenpheasant.com or by calling 615.205.5400.

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Crown Royal Launches Its Largest Generosity Campaign To-Date – The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project – With Support From Multi-Platinum Selling Country Artist Thomas Rhett

By on November 1, 2018 in In The Press

For nearly a decade, Crown Royal has shipped its iconic purple bags filled with essentials to service members overseas. This year, the brand will expand its efforts with The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project, the brand’s largest generosity commitment, inspiring people to give generously one bag at a time. Crown Royal is joining forces with country music superstar Thomas Rhett to distribute 1 million care packages to active duty service members and those affected by natural disasters by 2020.

“I am so grateful for the sacrifices our service men and women make each day for our country, so it’s an absolute honor to do what we can to help give back to them,” Thomas Rhett shared. “I’m so thrilled to team up with Crown Royal for The Purple Bag Project to help meet some of these essential needs.”

“People have always done more with our iconic purple bags. The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project is all about helping facilitate the afterlife of the bag in a greater, more purposeful way. At Crown Royal, we are all about inspiring generosity and reminding people it’s not what you have but what you give and how you give it,” said Sophie Kelly, Senior Vice President of North American Whisk(e)ys at Diageo.

As part of the Crown Royal “Live Generously and Life Will Treat You Royally” platform, the brand is set to launch The Purple Bag Project during the most giving time of year. This holiday season will be crowned purple with a series of moments to help Crown Royal achieve their goal. Most notably, in partnership with the Country Music Association (CMA) and leading up to “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, November 14 on the ABC Television Network, Crown Royal will host the ultimate volunteer takeover in downtown Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza on Tuesday, November 13, with the goal to pack iconic purple bags for active service members overseas leading into the holiday season.

To achieve its goal, Crown Royal will continue and enhance its long-standing partnership with Packages From Home, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving U.S. troops overseas and homeless or at-risk veterans by providing them with requested morale-boosting care packages. All care packages will include handwritten notes, food and personal care items. In addition, Crown Royal has taken an active approach serving local communities affected by natural disasters. Through monetary and purple bag donations, Crown Royal has facilitated support in California, Florida and Texas in light of recent events.

Those of legal drinking age can participate in The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project through a variety of ways such as packing a bag virtually, donating bags in-store, attending Crown Royal Generosity Hours at local bars and participating in packing events at professional football stadiums across the country. Thomas Rhett is also encouraging his fans to get involved in The Crown Royal Purple Bag Project through a random drawing sweepstakes with fundraising platform Omaze. The sweepstakes will launch later this month and offer those who enter the chance to win the opportunity to meet and pack bags with Thomas Rhett backstage at one of his upcoming concerts. Restrictions apply.*

Crown Royal wants to remind adults of legal drinking age everywhere that living generously is not about what you have, but rather about what you give. And, most importantly, to please always drink responsibly.

*NO DONATION NECESSARY. A DONATION WILL NOT IMPROVE ONE’S CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes ends January 31, 2019. Alcohol is not part of the prize. Subject to Official Rules.

About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal’s smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky.  For more information, visit www.crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.

About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives and ways to share best practice. Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

About Packages From Home
Packages From Home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded by an Army mom after she realized that her son was the only soldier in his unit receiving care packages and letters from home. Today, Packages From Home serves Active Duty U.S. military members from all branches who are stationed or deployed overseas, as well as homeless, transitioning, and at-risk veterans by providing them with requested food, hygiene, and entertainment items to boost morale and quality of life. Since 2004, Packages From Home has shipped more than 115,000 care packages and 282,000 lbs. of bulk supplies overseas, provided more than 66,000 lbs. of food and personal care items to homeless veterans, and served over 575,000 individual servicemembers.

About Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett’s PLATINUM-certified third album LIFE CHANGES (The Valory Music Co.) is the biggest, boldest-sounding record of his career, filled with a diverse batch of songs as he stretches his sound to new limits. Emphasizing his “detailed style of songwriting” (Rolling Stone), LIFE CHANGES was an instant hit upon its release, debuting at No. One on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, marking the first Country release to take the top spot last year. It also drew a 2018 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album and has been streamed more than 944 million times, delivering a slew of RIAA-certified PLATINUM and GOLD chart-toppers, bringing Thomas Rhett’s No. one tally to 11. Thomas Rhett was named iHeartRadio’s Country Artist of the Year for the second year in a row, following a CMA Triple Play award for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period (“Die A Happy Man,” “Star of the Show” and Michael Ray’s “Think A Little Less”), adding to his collection of trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and more. He is currently nominated for three CMA Awards including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for LIFE CHANGES and Music Video of the Year for “Marry Me.” For additional information visit thomasrhett.com.

About CMA Awards
The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

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The Onsite Foundation, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich & More Honor Brian O’Connell

By on October 24, 2018 in In The Press

(L-R): Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Onsite Foundation CEO Miles Adcox, Live Nation’s Brian O’Connell, Hayley Hubbard, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, Former Blackhawks Player Adam Burish
Photo Credit: Jason Kempin / Getty Images

The Onsite Foundation celebrated their annual INSPIRE event last night, with a special evening honoring Live Nation’s Brian O’Connell with their Inspiration Award. The night recognized O’Connell and his team’s ongoing commitment to helping the victims and families of the Oct. 1 tragedy in Las Vegas. At an intimate event at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, sincere speeches were given by guests from the country music community including Maren Morris, Tyler and Hayley Hubbard, Big & Rich, Rory Feek, Onsite’s CEO Miles Adcox and more. The evening also saw performances by Jason Aldean and Big & Rich paying tribute to the work and commitment to music demonstrated by O’Connell and The Onsite Foundation.

The Onsite Foundation has created a 100% Scholarship, trauma and grief intensive program specifically for those who lost loved ones from the Oct. 1 tragedy and proceeds from last night’s INSPIRE event will benefit this directly, helping to find healing through mental health resources.

“An event like last night helps fund a mission beyond our wildest dreams,” said Miles Adcox, CEO of The Onsite Foundation. “Every dollar raised will go to a family member who suffered a loss as a result of the tragedy in Las Vegas last year, allowing them a fully paid scholarship to come spend a week at Onsite. It has been amazing to get to work with Brian who came to us and said “help me, help them,” and through programs like this we can.”

“The INSPIRE award is the person sitting next to you, we need to inspire each other,” said Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation. “We can make our community, and everyone we touch that much better, by just humanizing mental health. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of everyone who’s been touched by mental illness or touched by a loss.”

About The Onsite Foundation:
The Onsite Foundation provides funding to vulnerable populations including, victims of mass tragedies, refugees, veterans, first responders, creatives, and every day people needing mental health resources. This aids in the healing and rebuilding of those who struggle from the effects of trauma, abuse, stress, mental-health and relationship issues.  Inspire is an event honoring and celebrating the creative community and the individuals who give their heart and soul to make it what it is. This energy and culture is made possible by the tireless efforts of those who use their platforms to make an impact by giving back to their communities and inspiring those in need. Past recipients include Troy Tomlinson, Tracie and Scott Hamilton, Rod Essig and Pete Fisher. Past performers include Kenny Chesney, Wynonna, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Big & Rich, Ashley Monroe, LeAnn Rimes, and many more.  For more information, visit: https://inspirenashville.net/about/.

 

Jason Aldean performing 
Photo Credit: Jason Kempin / Getty Images

About Brian O’Connell:
President of Country Music Touring for Live Nation, Brian O’Connell is first and foremost a music fan. His passion for the artist, live shows and the fan experience remains engrained in his award-winning career of more than 25 years. O’Connell not only has a hand in some of the most important careers in country music, but has helped to revolutionize country touring. Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and many more are part of his growing tour legacy. He developed the innovative and successful Country Megaticket, and continues to grow a vibrant festival division, including Watershed Music and Camping Festival, Faster Horses, Country LakeShake, Tortuga Music Festival and Seven Peaks Music Festival.  In 2018, O’Connell was honored with the CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award and he is a eight-time winner of the Academy of Country Music’s Promoter of the Year award – more than any other promoter. He is a four-time winner of the Country Music Association’s Talent Buyer/Promoter of the Year award. In 2013 he was named Promoter of the Year by IEBA (The International Entertainment Buyers Association) and recognized by the industry’s leading tour source Pollstar with the 2006 Bill Graham Promoter of the Year Award, as well as the 2017, 2014 and 2013 Talent Buyer of the Year award.

 

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