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World Famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 58th Annual Birthday Bash Set For Wednesday, October 10th

By on October 6, 2018 in In The Press

The World Famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Music City’s legendary honky-tonk, will celebrate its 58th Birthday in downtown Nashville Wednesday, October 10th. As part of the celebration, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge will feature entertainment on the outdoor Broadway stage throughout the day with a FREE, star-studded evening concert featuring performances from Platinum-selling powerhouse Randy Houser, international superstar Kid Rock and country hitmaker Jake Owen.

Hosted by Ty, Kelly and Chuck Mornings’ Ty Bentli, Kelly Ford and Chuck Wicks, as well as NASH Nights Live co-hosts Shawn Parr and Elaina Smith, the annual Broadway street-party will also feature performances from country music’s finest, including Terri Clark, Darryl Worley, Montgomery Gentry, John Stone, Anthony Orio, Scott Collier and more to be announced!

“Tootsie’s Birthday Bash has become one of the most highly-anticipated annual events on lower Broadway. Each year it gets bigger and better,” said Tootsie’s owner Steve Smith. “Many artists started at Tootsie’s, and having them come back year after year is a great honor to the legacy and memory of Tootsie Bess! Everyone should come out and experience that magic on our 58th birthday.”

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Annual Birthday Bash attracts some of the biggest stars in music, including surprise appearances. The event, which takes place Oct. 10th on Broadway between 4th and 5th Avenue, will host entertainment on an outdoor stage throughout the day and is FREE to the public.

About Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge:
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge has operated across the alley from the Ryman almost continuously since 1960. Its proprietor from 1960 to 1978, Hattie Louise “Tootsie” Bess, bought the lounge called “Mom’s” and named it for herself. According to tradition, a painter mistakenly painted the exterior orchid purple. The color was never changed and became Tootsie’s signature color. Over the years, she served such famous customers as Kris Kristofferson, Faron Young and Willie Nelson when they were still up-and-coming artists, and Tootsie was well-known for her generosity toward struggling musicians. The photo and memorabilia-lined walls are called “Tootsie’s Wall of Fame.”

Today, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is a must-see Music City destination for tourists and is frequented by locals, including some of the biggest names in country music, who often drop in and surprise patrons with impromptu performances. Kenny Chesney with classic rock icon Steve Miller, Keith Urban, Kix Brooks, Montgomery Gentry, Kid Rock, Steven Tyler, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley and Hank Williams, Jr. are among the artists who have recently performed there. For additional information, visit www.tootsies.net.

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Brewery Lineup Announced For Tennessee Beer And Wine Festival

By on October 4, 2018 in In The Press

The 2018 Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson. The annual outdoor event will feature an extensive list of breweries, along with an assortment of wines, food vendors and live entertainment. The nonprofit festival raises funds for local organizations in the Hermitage and Donelson communities.

 

“We are thrilled to once again offer visitors a wide variety of beer and wine at our 9th annual festival,” said Bill LaFollette, chair of the Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival’s volunteer planning committee. “Beer and wine lovers will not only be able to sample several varieties, but also enjoy food, live music and a German beer garden courtesy of Bavarian Bierhaus, all while benefiting a great cause.”

 

The festival’s brewery lineup includes favorites such as Jackalope Brewing Company, Black Abbey Brewing Company, Blackstone Brewing Company, Highland Brewing Company, Hi-Wire Brewing, Founders Brewing and Ballast Point Brewing Company. In addition, guests are invited to stroll along the beautiful grounds of Two Rivers Mansion while enjoying local musical talent and a variety of food and artisan vendors. Food vendors include Little Cancun on the Go and Smokin’ Bowls, along with burgers and bratwursts. This year’s festival will also feature a biergarten sponsored by Bavarian Bierhaus, which includes food and beer tastings.

Guests can purchase tickets prior to the event for $40 and onsite for $50. Designated driver tickets are offered for $15. Additional information can be found by visiting www.tennesseebeerandwinefestival.com. Tickets include access to the event, samples of beer and wine, a commemorative tasting glass and an invite to the event’s official after party atScoreboard Sports Bar & Grill. Free parking at the event is available for all attendees.

The Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival at Two Rivers Mansion is located at 3130 McGavock Pike. The festival is made possible by generous event sponsors, including presenting sponsors Wealth Strategy Partners and Ryman Entertainment. Supporting sponsors include John C. Hobbs Re/Max Carriage House, BigMeanKitty.com, Bush Insurance Agencies, Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill and Freeman.

About the Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival
The Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival is held the third Saturday in October at Two Rivers Mansion. More than 2,000 enthusiastic beer and wine tasters show up for a great afternoon featuring more than 30 local, national and international breweries with a selection of approximately 100 beers to taste along with more than 90 wines. The festival raises money for many non-profits while promoting the Donelson-Hermitage area. For more information, please visit www.tennesseebeerandwinefestival.com.

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Anita Cochran Pays It Forward With The Launch Of Her Charity The Love Anchors Fund

By on October 4, 2018 in In The Press
Anita Cochran, an ACM and CMA nominated singer/songwriter who has battled triple positive breast cancer since August 2017, pays it forward to those in their own fights against breast cancer with the launch of her charity The Love Anchors Fund that will be managed by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Anita recently launched her charity to help raise funds and support for those charities and causes she feels are in need including those fighting breast cancer research among others.

During one of her darkest times of her breast cancer journey, Anita penned her inspirational anthem “Fight Like A Girl” which carried a message for her of strength and determination in the face of incredible challenge she was dealing with. The song, which has gone on to inspire hundreds of thousands of others, is available NOW at radio. “Fight Like A Girl,” also caught the eye of Good Morning America and inspired their cancer awareness event Fight Like A Girl on Friday, October 5. The Michigan native will be on Good Morning America for a special performance of “Fight Like A Girl” – just two weeks after her last chemo treatment.

Click HERE to purchase the single “Fight Like A Girl” to help in the fight against breast cancer.

Through her own charity, The Love Anchors Fund, Cochran will donate proceeds of “Fight Like A Girl” single sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for the week following her performance on Good Morning America (October 5 – 12). Throughout the month of October, The Love Anchors Fund will donate to various other causes and charities.

Cochran, who just two weeks ago finished her last chemotherapy treatment surrounded by her many friends and her doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN, has a busy month ahead paying it forward as she participates in numerous Breast Cancer Awareness events and performances.

Oct 5th                                    GOOD MORNING AMERICA
                                                 Perform “Fight Like A Girl” 

 
Oct 11                                     TODAY In Nashville– WSMV-TV 
 
Oct 15                                     GAC: Great AmericanCountry–
                                                 Intv w host Suzanne Alexander; 8 am ET
                                                 Reruns: Oct 23, 7 am ET and Nov 1, 7 am ET
 
Oct 26                                     Grand Ole Opry | OPRY GOES PINK
 
Nov 3                                      Strides Walk – American Cancer Society
                                                 Join Her TEAM! The Love Anchors- Anita Cochran
 
Nov 8                                       ABC (After Breast Cancer) Benefit | YMCA with her      all-star female band Chicks Under Cover
                                                  Location: Loveless Barn, Nashville, TN
 
Cochran, the first female artist in the history of country music to write, produce, and play multiple instruments including lead guitar on her debut release, was at the top of her game and a big touring force across the United States when her world came to an abrupt halt when she was diagnosed and told she had triple positive breast cancer in August of 2017. Cochran, alwaysa strong and giving woman in every aspect of her life, stood tall and began the fight of her life. She turned to her songwriting for strength and solace and the result is her latest single, “Fight Like A Girl.” The song has gone on to not only give herself courage and determination but has been a source of courage and inspiration to many women all over the world who have been facing the same challenge as well as others. 
MORE ABOUT “FIGHT LIKE A GIRL”:

“Fight Like A Girl” can also be seen on Anita’s official YouTube channel now on GAC.

Cochran produced and created the visually stunning and inspiring video for “Fight Like A Girl” which recently won “Best Music Video” at the Creation International Film Festival.

“Because I’m a fighter, I’m a survivor, you ain’t gonna change my world,” Cochran sings in the powerful anthem. The words are inspiring not just to those battling cancer, but also to men and women alike who are facing their own personal trials.

“My story is about my battle with breast cancer,” Cochran says, “but there are so many people out there who are trying to push past barriers and that’s what this song is about. Everyone is battling something. It’s for all of us. I hope it can help give strength and encouragement.”

Cochran told her very emotional and personal journey to the Tennessean. Read it HERE.

Cochran’s battle has inspired her to get involved in the fight against breast cancer by bringing awareness to the disease and educating others.  Giving back has always been of paramount importance to Cochran from the very beginning, so she knew she wanted to share her story.

Cochran documented her experiences throughout diagnosis and treatment in her blog, titled “Journey to Healing.” She gives candid insight about her treatments and provides support and educational information for people experiencing a similar challenge.

“Fight Like A Girl” is available on all digital music outlets.  

Blog:  www.anitacochran.com/blog
Twitter:  @Theanitacochran
Facebook: anitacochranmusic

About Anita Cochran:
Anita Cochran is an ACM, CMA nominated country artist. She was the first female artist in the history of country music to write, produce, and play multiple instruments including lead guitar on her debut release.  A former Warner Bros artist who has released “Back To You” featuring the number one, award winning song “What If I Said” with Steve Wariner.  She followed up that album with her self titled sophomore release “Anita”. She has since gone on to release “Serenity” under the independent label “Straybranch Records.” That album featured “I Wanna Hear A Cheatin’ Song” which highlighted the voice, posthumously, of Conway Twitty. The
song was praised by famed music critic Robert K. Oermann who called the
song “a unique, technical tour-de-force”.
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MUSIC FOR MIKE Concert Sells Out Raising $100,000

By on October 4, 2018 in In The Press

It could only be called an epic night of music for one of the noblest reasons. Country music icons BlackHawk, Brooks & Dunn’s Kix Brooks, Diamond Rio, Foster & Lloyd, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Phil Vassar and Steve Wariner, all backed by the band Sixwire, met up for a one-night-only event, donating their time, to raise money for the family of one of their former champions—Arista/Nashville and Seagayle Music’s Mike Owens. The organizers of the event, friends and family of Mike Owens wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in making the concert a success bringing in more than $100,000.00 for the Mike Owens Family Trust.

Emceed by Arista/Nashville’s original label president, Tim DuBois, the event offered country music fans live performances of some of their favorite classic country hits from Diamond Rio’s “Meet In the Middle,” to Phil Vassar’s “Just Another Day in Paradise,” to an all-star collaboration of Merle Haggard’s “Working Man Blues.” Several of the artists also played songs specifically for Owen’s family, including Alan’s “Song for the Life” and Wariner’s “Sails.”

But in addition to the music, the audience was given insight into the Arista/Nashville label family and the man they had come together to honor. During their sets, each act remembered him and commented on how Owens touched their lives and helped shape their careers.

Afterward, DuBois said, “It was an incredible night of talent supported by a loving record label family. Mike was celebrated and remembered in the best way we knew how—with the music he loved and believed in.” The last words spoken during the evening came from Owen’s wife who expressed her deepest appreciation to everyone in the room.

The September 25th show at War Memorial Auditorium was created to raise funds to help defray the costs of the medical treatments incurred while Mike, who had been diagnosed with renal disease, was awaiting a kidney transplant. Sadly, his fight ended when he passed away on September 2.  Donations are still being accepted for The Mike Owens Family Trust through his Go Fund Me page HERE.

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SEVEN DEADLY SINS Returns To Haunt This Halloween

By on October 3, 2018 in In The Press

Nashville Ballet’s popular contemporary collaboration with singer-songwriter collective Ten Out of Tenn returns to TPAC’s Polk Theater October 18-20, 2018 to usher in the Halloween season. An original score is played live while the ballet’s company artists perform a captivating narrative alongside them.

An instant hit after premiering in 2017, Nashville Ballet Resident Choreographer Christopher Stuart’s beguiling production returns to take viewers on a chilling journey through purgatory. As the protagonist encounters each of the cardinal sins, a live performance by the highly acclaimed artists of Ten Out of Tenn – Butterfly Boucher, Trent Dabbs, Gabe Dixon, Katie Herzig, Jeremy Lister, Erin McCarley and k.s. Rhoads – transports the audience to a realm where only the most sinister survive. Will the protagonist find a way to defeat his inner demons or will the temptations he encounters lead to depravity?

“This collaboration is a snapshot of what is happening now in the local arts scene,” Rhoads said. “Ours is a city that celebrates and thrives on creativity, and this show is such a beautiful culmination of that. There will be dance, theatre, songwriting, musicianship and storytelling all in one. That’s really what Ten Out of Tenn was striving for when it began 12 years ago – to highlight the magic that is happening in this little town in the middle of Tennessee.”

Originating in 2005, Ten Out of Tenn is a collective of musicians ranging from Americana to folk to rock to pop that was created to highlight Nashville’s diverse music scene beyond the country genre for which it’s traditionally known. The musicians (each with their own successful solo careers and fan bases) team up to produce compilation albums and tour as one band, taking turns both in the spotlight and collaborating all together on stage to display the breadth of musical talent Nashville has to offer in one evening.

During this unique Ten Out of Tenn show, the artists will perform original music inspired by Stuart’s concept. Rhoads grouped the artists together to each create a song inspired by one of the seven vices explored in the ballet. Ten Out of Tenn musicians will perform the music along with a string quartet. The Seven Deadly Sins set list features:

• Pride (Can’t Bury My Weakness) by Butterfly Boucher
• Greed (This Isn’t What I Got Into It For) by Trent Dabbs and k.s. Rhoads
• Envy (If Every Wish Came True) by Katie Herzig, Amy Stroup and k.s. Rhoads
• Sloth (I Feel It Too Much) by Erin McCarley and k.s. Rhoads
• Gluttony (I Can’t Get Enough of Everything) by Jeremy Lister, Gabe Dixon and k.s. Rhoads
• Lust (All That I Want) by Matthew Perryman Jones and k.s. Rhoads
• Wrath (Like Thunder) by k.s. Rhoads

Choreographer Jennifer Archibald’s Superstitions opens the provocative evening. Born out of Nashville Ballet’s experimental series Emergence in 2017, and expanded upon since, Archibald’s work blends the precision, technicality and athleticism of tradition with contemporary dance styles in a look at the harrowing legends of the supernatural that have captivated countless generations. Superstitions continues to illuminate the vast wealth of talent in Music City with an innovative score by Nashvillebased composer Cristina Spinei.

Nashville Ballet is kicking off this fascinating production with Infernal Indulgence held October 10 from 6-10 p.m. at Bar Sovereign, 514 5th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37203. For one night only, Bar Sovereign guests can enjoy a storied menu developed by Josh Whitfield. Just as the ballet’s protagonist encounters each sin, seven carefully crafted cocktails give patrons a taste of each vice before they come to life on stage at TPAC. The event is first come, first served with no cover charge. Cocktails may also be purchased in halfservings giving customers the opportunity to imbibe all the lascivious libations. Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with the musicians, dancers and choreographer behind this extraordinary work.

Purchase tickets for Seven Deadly Sins with Superstitions in person at the TPAC box office in downtown Nashville, by phone at (615) 782-4040 or at www.nashvilleballet.com. The presenting sponsor for this production is Climb Nashville. A complete performance schedule and more information can be found at www.nashvilleballet.com/seven-deadly-sins.

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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Thomas Rhett Celebrates 10th & 11th No. 1 Hits

By on October 3, 2018 in In The Press

Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Round Hill’s Mark Brown, SMACK’s Lee Krabel, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Warner/Chappell’s Ben Vaughan, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Rhythm House’s BJ Hill, Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson and BMI’s Jody Williams
Front Row – The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta and Combustion’s Chris Farren. Photo credit: Ed Rode

Current multi-CMA nominee THOMAS RHETT celebrated his 10th and 11th No. 1 singles at Nashville’s Hi-Fi Clyde’s yesterday with friends and family and hosted by BMI and ASCAP. The newly 2X PLATNIUM certified “Marry Me” was written by Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure and Shane McAnally and the GOLD certified “Life Changes” written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure were both produced by Dan Huff, Jesse Frasure and Thomas Rhett. Following LIFE CHANGES’ four previous GOLD-or-better selling chart-topping singles, Thomas Rhett’s new single “Sixteen” was also the most added song at Country radio this week.

Pictured (L-R): ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure and BMI songwriter Rhett Akins. Photo credit: Ed Rode

Next week, Thomas Rhett will be recognized at the American Music Awards for his two current nominations for Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for his PLATINUM-certified third album LIFE CHANGES (The Valory Music Co.). LIFE CHANGES 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 release, debuting at No. 1 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® Awards nomination for Best Country Album and has been streamed more than 944 million times. Thomas Rhett was recently 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. 1 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. Fans can catch Thomas Rhett on the road this weekend in Lexington, KY (10/4), Fort Wayne, IN (10/5) and Grand Rapids, MI (10/6) on his headlining LIFE CHANGES TOUR. For additional information, visit ThomasRhett.com.

Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Round Hill’s Mark Brown, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, Rhythm House’s Stevie Frasure, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Tape Room’s Kelly Bolton, Warner/Chappell’s Ben Vaughan, Tape Room’s Blaine Rhodes, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Combustion’s Chris Farren, BMI’s Jody Williams and Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson
Front Row – The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure, BMI songwriter Rhett Akins, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta. Photo credit: Ed Rode

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CMT Spotlights Multiple Genres And Generations At “2018 CMT Artists Of The Year” With Seven New Performances

By on October 3, 2018 in In The Press

HONOREES CARRIE UNDERWOOD, MIRANDA LAMBERT, KELSEA BALLERINI, MAREN MORRIS, LITTLE BIG TOWN’S KAREN FAIRCHILD AND KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN AND LADY ANTEBELLUM’S HILLARY SCOTT SET TO PERFORM

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS INCLUDE GLADYS KNIGHT, TORI KELLY, ALISON KRAUSS, PISTOL ANNIES, BRANDI CARLILE, KIRK FRANKLIN, MADDIE & TAE AND RUNAWAY JUNE LIVE FROM NASHVILLE OCTOBER 17

To continue this year’s celebration of women, CMT has added seven new powerhouse performances to the “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” lineup: Carrie Underwood with CMT Next Women of Country and tour mates Maddie & Tae and Runaway June; Miranda Lambert and Pistol Annies; Kelsea Ballerini with Alison Krauss; Karen Fairchildand Kimberly Schlapman with soul legend Gladys Knight; and Hillary Scott with singer-songwriter Tori Kelly and Grammy-award winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin. In addition, honoree Maren Morris will join forces with Brandi Carlile for a powerful tribute to late icon Aretha Franklin. The 9thannual special premieres LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00pm ET/PT, only on CMT.

In recognition of the undeniable influence and impact of female artists in country music, the “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” special is dedicated to the women of country music—past, present and future. This year’s all-female “Artists of the Year” are Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman and Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott. The coveted “Artist of a Lifetime” award presented by Ram Trucks will be given to country music icon Loretta Lynn.

In addition to the “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” live special, CMT will further its commitment to female artists through a day-long “Women of Country Music” takeover across all CMT platforms where music lives including music hours on CMT, the 24/7 digital channel CMT Music and CMT Radio’s widely-syndicated shows “CMT Radio LIVE” and “CMT After Midnite” to encourage and inspire increased female airplay on October 17.

A staunch advocate for country music’s female artists, CMT launched its dedicated “Next Women of Country” campaign in 2013 as a way to give female artists voice and airplay across all CMT platforms. The franchise has received critical acclaim, and in five years since launch CMT has expanded to include tours, digital programming and more. Ballerini and Morris are both alumnae of the “Next Women” franchise.

Last year’s special notched its highest ratings to date and ranked as the most watched in the event’s eight-year history. More than 1.1 million fans tuned in to the premiere telecast and the encore. Socially, #CMTAOTY trended nationally on Twitter during the show and the special ranked as the #1 Most Social Entertainment Program in Primetime on Cable.

Previous “CMT Artists of the Year” performances have included Adele and Darius Rucker performing Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now;” Meghan Trainor, Jill Scott and Kelsea Ballerinihonoring Shania Twain with a medley of her biggest hits; Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Chris Stapleton in a moving Tom Petty tribute with “I Won’t Back Down;” Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis paying tribute to Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush;” and Maroon 5covering Taylor Swift’s “Mine.” The show has featured appearances by Ellen DeGeneres, Matthew McConaughey, Selena Gomez, Billy Bob Thornton, Roger Clemens, Morgan Freeman, the cast of Nashville and more.

Former “CMT Artists of the Year” honorees include Blake Shelton (2015), Brad Paisley(2011), Carrie Underwood (2010, 2012, 2016), Cast of “Nashville” (2015), Chris Stapleton (2015, 2016, 2017), Eric Church(2012), Florida Georgia Line (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Hunter Hayes (2013), Jason Aldean (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Keith Urban (2017), Kelsea Ballerini(2016), Kenny Chesney (2011, 2012), Kenny Rogers (2015), Lady Antebellum (2010, 2011), Little Big Town (2015), Luke Bryan(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Merle Haggard (2014), Miranda Lambert (2012, 2014), Sam Hunt (2015, 2017), Shania Twain(2016), Taylor Swift (2010, 2011), Thomas Rhett (2016), Tim McGraw (2013) and Toby Keith (2012.)

CMT is the leading authority on country music and lifestyle, offering a mix of original series, music events and specials. CMT is everywhere its fans are including two cable channels (CMT and the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music), radio (CMT Radio), digital (CMT App, CMT.com) and social (CMT on Facebook, CMT on Instagram and CMT on Twitter). CMT is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia Line, Steve Cropper, Bart Millard and Tommy Shaw Join Headliner Sheryl Crow at This Year’s Scott Hamilton & Friends

By on October 3, 2018 in In The Press

GRAMMY NOMINATED BROTHERS OSBORNE TO JOIN CROW FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCES ALONG WITH FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, STEVE CROPPER, BART MILLARD OF MERCYME AND TOMMY SHAW OF STYX

Scott Hamilton & Friends The family-friendly event will be held at 5 pm on Sunday, November 18 at Bridgestone Arena with Olympic, World and National Champions skating simultaneously to live music performances

Following the tremendous success of the last two years’ events, nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Sheryl Crow announced her return to headline the musical stage for Scott Hamilton & Friends, for the third year in a row. The third annual Nashville Ice Show benefitting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, will take place at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, November 18 at 5 pm.

Crow, who is a cancer survivor, will be joined on the music stage by reigning ACM and CMA Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne, multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line, guitarist, producer, songwriter and BMI “The Icon Award” winner Steve Cropper, lead singer of American Music Award and Billboard Music Award-wining band MercyMe Bart Millard, guitarist from the legendary GRAMMY-nominated rock band Styx Tommy Shaw & singer/songwriter Chelsea Field.

Scott Hamilton & Friends, hosted by cancer survivor Scott Hamilton and Sheryl Crow, and special guest host Kristi Yamaguchi, will simultaneously feature live music and ice skating from the biggest names in figure skating including 2x Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalists and Dancing with the Stars champion Meryl Davis and her partner Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalist Charlie White, Olympic Men’s Silver Medalist Patrick Chan, Olympic Bronze Medalists Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani, Olympic Pairs Bronze Medalists Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford, Olympic Team Bronze Medalist Ashley Wagner, 2x Olympic Pairs Gold Medalist Katia Gordeeva, Olympic Ladies Bronze Medalist Kaetlyn Osmond, Olympic Team Bronze Medalist Jeremy Abbott, Ice Dance World Medalists Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje, and US National Gold Medalist Ryan Bradley.

The night will also include a return of the fan-favorite special performance by local skaters, who raise funds for the opportunity to perform in the show through the CARES Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer peer-to-peer fundraising program.

Tickets are on-sale now for reserved seating starting at $35 plus applicable service charges and preferred seating of $50 and $75 are available at Bridgestone Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com. Tickets and sponsorship packages that include an After Show Celebration at the Omni Hotel – featuring dinner, live music and a silent auction – can be purchased at https://scottcares.org/events/evening-scott-hamilton-friends

Proceeds from the concert benefit Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient. For more information, visit ScottCARES.org.

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LANCO Adds More Dates To First-Ever Headlining HALLELUJAH NIGHTS Tour

By on September 28, 2018 in In The Press

Multi-Platinum-selling group LANCO announced today that more dates have been added to their HALLELUJAH NIGHTS TOUR, with 2019 kicking off on Jan. 9 at Joe’s on Weed St. in Chicago, IL. Carrying the 26-city run into the new year will take LANCO to the mid-west and Canada. On Tuesday (10/2), the first tickets to select cities will be available to the “FANCO” fan club before tickets go on sale to the public Friday (10/5) beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time on LANCO’s official website. “2018 has been a big year” (Rolling Stone ) for the AMA and CMA nominated group as they just earned 2X Platinum status for their multi-week No. 1 hit “Greatest Love Story,” while the track’s sole-writer and lead singer Brandon Lancaster became the first member of a group to ever win NSAI’s “Songwriter/Artist of the Year.”

“It’s been a long time coming for us with this new live show and after hearing how many fans asked us to come to their city there was no way we couldn’t add some more dates,” said Lancaster. “These past few years on the road have solidified who we are and we’re looking forward to sharing this chapter with our fans. We can’t wait to roll that energy over into 2019 and bring to life our album HALLELUJAH NIGHTS on stage.”

HALLELUJAH NIGHTS TOUR DATES:
10/24/18 Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
10/25/18 Sioux Falls, SD – The District
10/26/18 Clive, IA – 7 Flags Event Center
11/01/18 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/02/18 Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
11/03/18 Rochester, NY – Anthology
11/08/18 Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
11/09/18 North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
11/10/18 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
11/17/18 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
11/18/18 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
11/30/18 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
12/06/18 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
12/07/18 Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom
1/09/19 Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed St**
1/10/19 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave**
1/11/19 Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live**
1/12/19 Minneapolis, MN – Varisty Theater**
1/16/19 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot**
1/17/19 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House**
1/18/19 Seattle, WA – The Showbox**
1/19/19 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom**
1/20/19 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom**
1/22/19 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre**
1/23/19 Edmonton, AB – The Ranch Roadhouse**
**New Dates on sale to public beginning Friday (10/5) at 10:00 a.m. local time on LANCO’s official website: www.lancomusic.com/#tour

“The high-energy five-piece band” (Rolling Stone) has rapidly created a loyal fanbase over the past five years with more than 400 shows as the featured act with sold-out club runs in major markets such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. After finishing up the 2018 MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUR with superstar Dierks Bentley, the band will close out 2018 during the first leg of the HALLELUJAH NIGHTS TOUR launching in Columbia, MO at The Blue Note on Oct. 24 with Travis Denning.

The “arena-rock leaning band” (Entertainment Weekly) is “at the top of their game” (Pitchfork) as they continue “dominating Country radio” (Billboard) by revealing another piece of their story with their Top 20 single “Born To Love You.”  Their 2X Platinum, multi-week No. 1 hit “Greatest Love Story” paved the course for acclaim with lead singer Brandon Lancaster becoming the first artist in 10 years to have a No. 1 on the chart solely written by that artist. LANCO earned recognition as the first Country group to debut on the Billboard Country albums chart in a decade with their coming-of-age album HALLELUJAH NIGHTS . As the record now boasts over 423 million streams it proves why this year’s two-time ACM and CMT nominated group is the only Country band to achieve a Platinum single prior to a debut album release. For more information and upcoming tour dates, visit www.lancomusic.com.

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Rascal Flatts Drop Soaring New Single “Back To Life” Today

By on September 28, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Big Machine Records

Superstar vocal group RASCAL FLATTS are releasing a powerhouse new single, “Back To Life” (Big Machine Records), available at Country radio today: https://rascalflatts.lnk.to/BackToLife.  The trio produced the stirring track, which erupts throughout the chorus. Songwriters Cary Barlowe, Niko Moon, Shay Mooney and Fred Wilhelm penned vivid lyrics as Rascal Flatts’ harmonies shine. Billboard exclusively premiered the lyric video for “Back To Life,” available to watch here.

“The first moment we heard this song, we knew it was meant for us,” said Gary LeVox. “There are so many little things that add up to making someone so uniquely special to you, and this song captures that love and conveys all the good feelings that come along with it.  We’re at an exciting point in our careers, and we’re fortunate to be able to just focus on making and releasing music that speaks to us and hopefully resonates with the fans.”

One band. Ten albums. Seventeen No. One hits. Over 27 million records and 10 million tickets sold. Time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself.  The trio most recently celebrated back-to-back chart-topping singles “Yours If You Want It” and “I Like The Sound Of That.”  The group has also earned over 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them the most awarded Country group of the past decade. Rascal Flatts recently wrapped their stacked and highly praised headlining BACK TO US TOUR and will play select dates this fall. For more information visit RascalFlatts.com.

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