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Florida Georgia Line Stacks Three CMA Awards Nods + Tapped to Headline World’s Biggest USO Tour

By on August 30, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Ryan Smith

Six-time CMA Awards Vocal Duo of the Year nominees FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE will vie for the acclaimed title, plus Single of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for their history-making, No. 1 collaboration “Meant to Be” with BEBE REXHA. The 52nd Annual CMA Awards air live from Nashville on November 14 at 8/7c on ABC.

“’Meant to Be’ is bigger than us,” shares FGL’s Tyler Hubbard. “To see how this song has connected to fans has been nothing short of a blessing and having these CMA nominations makes it that much more special.”

FGL’s Brian Kelley agrees, “‘Meant to Be’ has been reaching people worldwide for almost a full year now and it just keeps getting better. We’re proud to be on this journey with Bebe and so excited for her first CMA nominations too.”

Hot off their first iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards win for Best Collaboration (“Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & FGL), their record-shattering “Meant to Be” reign on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart rules for the 39th week straight (FGL triumphs for the most weeks at 95 total since the chart launched in 1958). Exceeding 1 billion total streams globally, the 3X PLATINUM-certified smash is FGL’s 15th No. 1 overall as artists.

Billboard’s Trailblazer Award recipients continue to break new ground as headliners during the World’s Biggest USO Tour on September 12 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Joining USO tour alums: actor-comedian Adam Devine and celebrity chef Robert Irvine for a first-of-its-kind entertainment event, the one-night-only concert will honor service members. Uniting watch parties at select USO centers from around the globe with the Washington, D.C. home base, fans are welcome to join FGL and friends via the worldwide livestream, as well as on social media via #USOTour2018.

Watch Florida Georgia Line share their personal connection to the USO in anticipation of the World’s Biggest USO Tour here.

Their landmark event schedule also finds the superstar duo leading the first-ever FGL Fest next Saturday (9/8) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a multi-act lineup that includes COLE SWINDELL, NELLY, RAELYNN, JILLIAN JACQUELINE, MASON RAMSEY, RILEY GREEN, and STEPHANIE QUAYLE. Revving excitement outside of the track, the inaugural outdoor music event under Live Nation coincides with the Big Machine 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line race at IMS the next day (9/9). Limited tickets remain at Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com and IMS.com.

Bold in both their artistry and entrepreneurial endeavors, the cutting-edge business owners will join Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary (Kutcher’s Sounds Investments partner) and Dia Simms (President of Combs Enterprises) on the innovative panel for WeWork’s Nashville Creator Awards at Marathon Music Works on September 13. Invited finalists from across the eastern United States, Puerto Rico, and Ontario, will pitch their business ideas before a live audience and compete for funding with prizes ranging from $18,000 to $360,000. FGL’s Hubbard and Kelley first created Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey together, before expanding their growing empire to include Music City staples FGL HOUSE and a compound housing meet + greet, Tree Vibez Music, and Tribe Kelley Trading Post. Kelley also has a second Tribe Kelley store location, Tribe Kelley Surf Post, located in Grayton Beach, FL, with his wife Brittney.

The MULTI-PLATINUM sensations will keep venturing into uncharted territory this winter as they make their Sin City debut with FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS. For the five-night (12/1, 12/5, 12/7, 12/8 and 12/11) residency, FGL will take their chart-topping hits to new heights as they craft an enhanced anything-goes setlist. Guests can also expect to hear fresh tracks from their awaited fourth studio album (BMLG Records), including Top-5-and-rising lead single “Simple,” as well as already-released “Colorado,” “Talk You Out of It” and “Sittin’ Pretty.”

As pioneers in the genre, FGL became the first Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold), as their colossal career has surpassed 4.2 billion streams, 31 million tracks, and more than 4.3 million albums sold worldwide in total.

For more information about Florida Georgia Line, please visit floridageorgialine.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Tauren Wells, Jason Crabb w/Rascal Flatts And More To Perform At 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, Oct. 16

By on August 30, 2018 in In The Press

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the first round of all star performers for the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, set for October 16 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. The event will feature performances by CCM standouts Big Daddy Weave, Cory Asbury and Tauren Wells and rising gospel star Koryn Hawthorne. There will also be a special collaboration by Dove Award winner Jason Crabb and superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts. 

“We are thrilled to announce the first round of performers for this year’s show and can’t wait to reveal the rest of the lineup,” GMA President Jackie Patillo said. “It is going to be a memorable night as we honor God’s people and share His message of hope around the world through music.” 

Fans will have the chance to take part in one of the GMA Dove Awards Fan Experiences. New this year, the Front Row Experience is already sold out. Limited spots are still available for the Choir Experience that includes a backstage tour, pre-telecast access, red carpet photo opportunity and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing with Big Daddy Weave during the telecast. The Red Carpet Experience gives fans a red carpet photo opportunity as well as special access and VIP perks. For complete details, visit www.doveawards.com/fan-experience.

Tauren Wells leads artist nominations with eight, followed by Zach Williams with six and Cory Asbury, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac with five nods each. Top nominated writer/producer Colby Wedgeworth scored eight nominations. View the full list of nominees here: http://bit.ly/DoveNominees2018. 

The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by GMA’s professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership. For more information or to purchase tickets to the show, visit www.doveawards.com.

About GMA:

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 including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Latin and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.  

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network:

Trinity Broadcasting Network is the world’s largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world’s most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

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“CMT Crossroads” Featuring Meghan Trainor And Brett Eldredge Premieres Monday, September 3 At 10pm ET/PT

By on August 30, 2018 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 24: CMT Crossroads Meghan Trainor And Brett Eldredge at The Factory on April 24, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)

CMT closes out its summer of electrifying music when an all new “CMT Crossroads” premieres this Monday, September 3 at 10 PM ET/PT.

 

Taped earlier this year, the one-hour show features popular hits including Trainor’s “All About That Bass,” “No Excuses” and current single “Let You Be Right,” from her upcoming album, Treat Myself. The two friends also collaborate on Eldredge’s “Drunk on Your Love,” “Wanna Be That Song,” “Haven’t Met You” and the classic Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton duet, “Islands in the Stream.” Embeddable performance videos of “Let You Be Right” and “No Excuses” are available now.

 

Grammy-Award winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Meghan Trainor emerged with her 2014 breakout single “All About That Bass” and disrupted contemporary music with nostalgic pop beats and powerhouse vocals that delivered a worldwide anthem for female empowerment. Trainor cemented her rising status as one of the most prominent artists in popular music by charting seven multi-platinum singles, releasing two platinum albums, selling out three headline tours, writing multi-platinum hits for top pop and country artists, and receiving countless industry awards and nominations worldwide.  She is one of only five female artists to receive a diamond certification for her hit single “All About That Bass” which shares the RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards top honor with only 15 other singles in history. After wrapping up her first season as a panelist on FOX’s hit series THE FOUR: Battle for Stardom, Trainor released her first single “No Excuses” from her highly-anticipated third-studio album, Treat Myself. She followed that up with the irresistible summer smash “Let You Be Right” and returned to television on the second season of THE FOUR.  

 

Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Brett Eldredge recently released his brand new single “Love Someone” from his self-titled record, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and the all-genre Top Album Sales chart.  The album has yielded the Gold-certified hits “Somethin’ I’m Good At” and most recently “The Long Way,” which also lends its name to his critically acclaimed and first ever sold-out headlining tour. The Paris, IL native released his Christmas album Glow in October of 2016 and earned a No. 1 song on the Holiday Music and Adult Contemporary charts with “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” a duet with GRAMMY-winner Meghan Trainor. Eldredge has seven chart-topping singles to his credit including 2014’s most played country song of the year, “Beat Of The Music.”

 

“CMT Crossroads” debuted January 13, 2002 with Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams and since has showcased dream musical partnerships including Kid Rock and Hank Williams, Jr.; Ray Charles and Travis Tritt; Dave Matthews and Emmylou Harris; Bon Jovi and Sugarland; Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire; Def Leppard and Taylor Swift; Sting and Vince Gill; John Mayer and Keith Urban; Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood; Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum; Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves; and Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line to name a few.

 

“CMT Crossroads” is produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin.

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Martin Guitar & Strings Partners With Nashville Songwriters Association And CMT To Present The 19th Annual NSAI Song Contest

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

MARTIN GUITAR & STRINGS PARTNERS WITH NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION AND CMT TO PRESENT THE 19TH ANNUAL NSAI SONG CONTEST

Grand Prize Award includes $5,000 Cash, a Martin Guitar, Mentoring Session with Legendary Songwriter
Craig Wiseman, Single Song Contract with ole and More!

Contest Begins Friday, August 31 at 12:00pm CDST

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), CMT, and newest partner, C. F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar & Strings) are proud to present the 19th Annual NSAI Song Contest!

Pictured L-R: Bart Herbison (Executive Director, NSAI), Chris Martin IV (Chairman and CEO, C.F. Martin & Co.), Leslie Fram (Senior Vice President of Music Strategy, CMT)

Kicking off Friday August 31, 2018 at 12:00pm CDST, entries will be accepted online or by mail through October 31, 2018 at 12:00pm CDST. With two categories, SONG and LYRIC-ONLY, the contest provides an opportunity for songwriters of all genres to have their song(s) judged by an all-star music industry panel for a chance at winning one of the twenty-three prizes available.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000 CASH, a mentoring session with legendary hit songwriter CRAIG WISEMAN, a MARTIN GUITAR and Strings (winner’s choice of either a stage-ready Martin D-42 or 000-42 Reimagined Standard Series guitar),a one-year SINGLE SONG CONTRACT WITH ole, and many additional prizes, including: two (2) tickets to the 2019 CMT Music Awards show, a three (3) day trip to Nashville including two (2) nights of hotel accommodations and round trip flight, (excluding predetermined blackout dates and limited to travel within the 48 contiguous states anywhere Southwest Airlines® flies), a live performance opportunity at the 2019 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival as well as a performance slot at The Bluebird Cafe in 2019, a NSAI residency package including a membership (one year), access to one (1) NSAI premium event, winning song inclusion in one (1) of the quarterly Pitch to Publisher meetings, and more! 10 Grand Prize Runners-Up will also each receive a prize pack including a Martin Dreadnought Junior Acoustic Electric guitar, Martin Acoustic Strings, and more.
Craig Wiseman - Grand Prize Mentor
Lori McKenna - Lyric-Only Mentor

The Lyric-Only winner will receive a mentoring session with hit songwriter LORI McKENNA, a Martin Sustainable Wood OME cherry Acoustic Electric guitar and strings, access to one (1) NSAI premium event, a pass to the 2019 Music Biz Conference in Nashville, TN, along with additional prizes. All entrants will receive a personalized score sheet.

To determine the winner for the Grand Prize, all eligible submissions received by NSAI will be judged by music industry professionals, who in Round three (3) judging, will select the top eleven (11) finalists and ten (10) honorable mentions. In February of 2019, the finalist submissions will be judged during a live-streamed event where an elite music industry-based panel will score each submission, with the highest score receiving the Grand Prize, and the other ten (10) finalist submissions will receive Runners-Up awards. The Lyric-Only judging will follow the same process until Round three (3) judging where two (2) submissions will be selected, one as the Lyric-Only award recipient and the other as the Lyric-Only Runner-Up.

Beginning August 31, 2018 at 12:00pm CDST, entries can be submitted online at nsai.cmt.com or they can be mailed to the NSAI office (NSAI–ATTN: Song Contest, 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203). All entries mailed in must include the submission form, entry fee, printed lyric sheet, and one (1) audio CD (unless a Lyric-Only entry). Entry fees are $35 per song for current NSAI members and $45 per song for non-NSAI members. There is no limit to the number of songs that songwriters can submit, and all submissions must be post-marked by 12:00pm CDST on October 31, 2018.

For further details, including additional information on submitting songs, an official list of prizes, the Terms and Conditions and contest updates, visit nsai.cmt.com beginning August 31. Updates will also be posted periodically at www.nashvillesongwriters.com and NSAI’s Official Facebook and Twitter pages (@NSAIOfficial).

Sponsors: Special thanks to ASCAP, BMI, CMT, Martin Guitar and Strings, ole, SESAC, Southwest Airlines®, and We Make Tapes & Discs.

• This contest is open to amateur songwriters only.
• All genres of music are accepted and encouraged.
• The entry cost is $35 per song for NSAI members and $45 per song for all non-NSAI members.
• Multiple entries are accepted.
• All entries must be postmarked by the CONTEST DEADLINE: 12:00 pm CDST October 31, 2018 (6:00pm UK time on October 31, 2018).
• Judges are comprised of Music Industry Professionals and Professional Songwriters. Songs are judged based on lyrics, melody and composition. Performance and production will not be evaluated on Song category submissions.
• Prizes are awarded to one (1 Grand Prize Winner, one (1) Lyric-Only Winner, one (1) Lyric-Only Runner Up, ten (10) Runners-Up, and ten (10) Honorable Mentions. All songs entered receive a personalized score sheet.

ABOUT CRAIG WISEMAN
From Craig Wiseman’s early days of writing and drumming in Hattiesburg, MS to being crowned Songwriter of the Century by ASCAP, he has created for himself a monumental platform in country music. As the writer of songs including Brooks and Dunn’s “Believe” to Blake Shelton’s “Boys ‘Round Here”, Wiseman has amassed over 300 cuts, 100 singles, and 27 #1’s.

After moving to Nashville in 1985, he received his first chart success after having co-written Roy Orbison’s “The Only One”. In 1990, Wiseman signed his first publishing deal with Almo/Irving Music then later signed with BMG Music Publishing. In 2003, Wiseman opened his own publishing company, and within the first year of its operation, Wiseman experienced the first single of the catalog; “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw not only peaked at the top of the charts for ten weeks, but it also was named NSAI Song of the Year, CMA Song of the Year, ACM Song of the Year and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

Not only was Wiseman proclaimed ASCAP’s “Songwriter of the Year” in 2003, 2005, and 2007 and “Writer of the Year” by NSAI and Music Row in 1997, but he was named NSAI’s “Songwriter of the Decade” in 2009 and won the 2014 Heritage Award from ASCAP as the most performed country songwriter of the century. In 2017, Wiseman was awarded with his first CMA Triple Play Award for having three #1 hits within a year time frame.

For the past 14 years, Wiseman has hosted The Stars of Second Harvest Showat the Ryman; to date, this event has raised $1,200,000 for Second Harvest Food Band Of Middle Tennessee.  After years of success, accomplishments and hard work, Wiseman was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October 2015.

ABOUT LORI McKENNA
Home and the people who make it have captivated Lori McKenna for years. Over the last three decades, as she became a wife and mother of five, she has also emerged as one of the most respected, prolific singer-songwriters in popular music. Her 2016 release The Bird and the Rifle netted three Grammy nominations, along with Americana Music Association nods––all firsts for McKenna as an artist. Then, she made history: In 2016, she became the first woman ever to win the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year two years in a row thanks to co-writing Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush”and penning Tim McGraw’s no. 1 “Humble and Kind”solo. Both songs also clinched back-to-back Grammy wins for Best Country Song. In 2017, she became the Academy of Country Music’s first female Songwriter of the Year. The Tree is her much-anticipated eleventh studio album. Produced by Dave Cobb, The Tree takes one of McKenna’s signature themes––family––and builds a tapestry of experiences she has lived and overheard, been told and dreamed up, to create a stunning ode to life’s defining relationships.

ABOUT CMT
CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network’s digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

ABOUT C.F. MARTIN & CO.
C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar and Strings) has been inspiring musicians worldwide for 185 years with their superior guitar and string products. Martin Guitar & Strings remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone. Throughout the company’s long history, Martin products can be seen and heard across all genres of music and in all segments of pop culture, from concert and theater stages to television and movies.

With an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices, Martin continually drives the acoustic guitar market forward, introducing innovative features that have become standards across the industry. These groundbreaking innovations include the introduction of X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar, and the “Dreadnought” size guitar.

Martin has also led innovations in strings, such as introducing the first high-tensile strength steel-string core wire, the first nickel acoustic strings (Martin Retro), and the proprietary Titanium Core strings.

Connect with Martin Guitar & Strings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube and via www.martinguitar.com.

ABOUT NSAI
Established in 1967, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization and has a membership of more than 5,000 spanning the United States and eight (8) foreign countries. Consisting of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, NSAI has been committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, as well as carrying a commitment to educate, elevate, and celebrate the songwriter, acting as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large.

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Nashville Songwriter Awards Announces Addition Of Kip Moore, Jewel, And Darius Rucker To Inaugural Event

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

With less than a month until the inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and City National Bank, the list of performers continues to grow! Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter KIP MOORE, Grammy award winner DARIUS RUCKER, and 4x Grammy nominated and Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter JEWEL are set to take the stage, joining an already-impressive list of artists participating in the evening dedicated to songwriters. Previously announced artists include: Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Jamey Johnson, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Scotty McCreery, Bill Anderson, Chris Janson, LANCO, and Brantley Gilbert.

Awards recognized throughout the evening will include Song, Songwriter, and Songwriter-Artist of the Year as well as the coveted “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” awards. Country legend Bill Anderson will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award and two outstanding supporters of the songwriting community will also be recognized, as Cary Sherman, Chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), receives the Stephen Foster Award in honor of his generous support for, and dedication to, songwriters, the music industry, and NSAI, and Congressman Doug Collins will be honored with the NSAI White Hat Award, given by the NSAI Board of Directors to any individual from the public/political sector who has significantly served the interests of the songwriting community and is therefore recognized as “one of the good guys” (who wear white hats).

The Nashville Songwriter Awards will take place on September 19, 2018 at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ryman.com while supplies last.

Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – City National Bank. Special thanks to our additional supporting sponsors: Academy of Country Music, Hotel Indigo, Jack Daniels, Loeb & Loeb, National Association of Broadcasters/Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, Recording Academy, Recording Industry Association of America, Soundexchange, and Visit Music City.

ABOUT KIP MOORE
Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore’s current single “Last Shot” is the second taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART and follows his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” “SLOWHEART,” garnered instant praise from critics as Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet” (NPR,)as well as wrapped 2017 on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show, Taste Of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. SLOWHEART follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album WILD ONES heralded as “an impressively singular release from Music Row” by The Guardian and his PLATINUM debut album UP ALL NIGHT that spawned three No. One hit singles, including GOLD certified “Beer Money,” PLATINUM certified “Hey Pretty Girl,” and the DOUBLE PLATINUM breakout hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck. Moore recently announced he will hit the road this fall for a string of headlining dates across the country as part of his AFTER THE SUNBURN TOUR, kicking off in Silver Springs, MD on 9/20. For more information, visit kipmoore.net.

ABOUT DARIUS RUCKER
Rucker first attained multi-Platinum status in the music industry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since releasing his first country album in 2008, he has celebrated four summits to the top of the Billboard Country albums chart and earned a whole new legion of fans. In 2014, Rucker won his third career GRAMMY award for Best Solo Country Performance for his 4x Platinum selling cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” off his album True Believers. Rucker’s first two country albums, Learn To Live and Charleston, SC 1966, produced five No. 1 singles including “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long,” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” Southern Style, his fourth studio country album, featured his seventh No. 1 single “Homegrown Honey,” co-written by Rucker, label mate Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, and Nathan Chapman. Rucker’s latest album on Capitol Records Nashville, When Was The Last Time, features “If I Told You” and “For The First Time,” his eighth and ninth No. 1s on country radio, as well as current single “Straight To Hell,” a re-imagining of the Drivin’ N Cryin’ classic featuring Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley. For more information, visit www.dariusrucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

ABOUT JEWEL
From a young girl who grew up in Alaska with no running water, to a homeless teenager in San Diego, to an award winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Jewel’s soulful songs reflect her inner journey and perceptions of the world around her. After releasing one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, Jewel has gone on to sell over 30 million albums worldwide and earned multiple Grammy Award nominations, an American Music Award and an MTV Video Music Award, among many other honors. Always a story-teller, combining poetry and melody, Jewel’s body of works speak for themselves. Her versatile music career has spanned seven studio albums ranging in genre from pop, folk and country generating 23 hit singles. The progression and variety of Jewel’s albums is due largely in part to mentors Bob Dylan and Neil Young, who encouraged her to take risks and make music she is authentically interested in. Jewel’s passion for helping others led her to create the Never Broken Foundation and partner with the Inspiring Children Foundation to make mindfulness and emotional intelligence tools available to the masses for free. She recently founded her own label imprint “Words Matter Media” with Sony/RED Music and is busy writing songs for her next studio album set for release in 2019.

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
With $48.7 billion in assets, City National Bank provides banking, investment and trust services through 72 offices, including 19 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $64.9 billion in client investment assets.

City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. RBC serves more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the United States and 34 other countries.  For more information about City National, visit the company’s website at cnb.com.

ABOUT NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (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.

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Gretchen Wilson Makes First Radio Appearance Since Last Week’s Arrest

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

Gretchen Wilson stopped by the Big D and Bubba show to introduce their audience to Jessie G, who is signed to Gretchen’s label Redneck Records.

 

Big D asked her early in the interview to talk a little about what happened in Connecticut last week.

 

“Everything I’ve read so far is not true,” said Wilson.  “In my opinion, it was a big misunderstanding.”

 

Despite her ‘Redneck’ image, Gretchen explains that this was the first time she’s ever been arrested. “I was completely shocked and  sad… and just flabbergasted.”

 

In her first national radio appearance, Jessie G later performed her single, “Army Ranger,” with Gretchen providing background vocals.

Listen to the radio segment below:

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Bobby Bones Launches “Women of iHeart Country”

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

This Labor Day weekend, Bobby Bones and iHeartMedia will launch “Women of iHeartCountry,” an hour-long, weekend program devoted exclusively to female artists. Executive produced and hosted by Bones, along with co-host Amy Brown, the show will feature music from both established female artists and promising up-and-comers, with weekly guest appearances by other iHeartMedia female on-air personalities. Listeners can tune-in to the show on 125 iHeartCountry stations nation-wide beginning Saturday (check local listings), as well as on the iHeartRadio app. Recognized as “influential” (USA Today) and as a “tastemaker” (Yahoo), Bones continues to champion new and established artists alike, and will reveal details about the inaugural show with special guest Danielle Bradbery on Instagram.

Dubbed “The most powerful man in country music” (Forbes), Bobby Bones is an unstoppable force who continues to create opportunities for the artists and music he believes in.

“This weekend show is another example of iHeartCountry stations and program directors providing platforms that support female artists and voices,” said Rod Phillips, SVP of Programming, iHeartCountry. “Women of iHeartCountry is an extension of efforts like our On The Verge program where we have shined a spotlight on artists such as Cam, Carly Pearce, Maren Morris and Lauren Alaina as future stars in the Country format.”

“Like the trailblazer and best kind of rule breaker he is, Bones is taking a conversation and concern that we’ve all been having for years about needing more female voices and perspectives and heart on the radio, and making a change to fix it,” said Kelsea Ballerini. “One of the things I admire most about Bobby is the way he champions artists he believes in..male, female, duo, or group…and this is another bold way of him being a cheerleader and voice for the artists he fights for.”

“Bobby has changed our format for the better in so many ways,” added Lauren Alaina. “He has been a champion for so many people who really need someone in their corner. I am so thankful to be one of those people. I am so excited for his ‘Women of iHeartCountry’ show. There are so many amazingly talented women in our format that are going to be able to shine their light a little brighter because he believes in them. I am so proud to be a part of his new show, and I’m even more proud to be his friend. He’s a really special guy.”

“Bobby Bones is a superhero for launching a dedicated station featuring all women,” shared Deana Carter. “Wow!! What an amazing testimony and gesture of respect and chivalry. So, by definition….Bobby, you are a gallant warrior and gentleman.”

“Bobby has always been such a huge supporter of my music and of female artists on country radio,” premiere week special guest Danielle Bradbery noted. “He was one of the first people to play my new single ‘Goodbye Summer.’ Creating this incredible platform for female voices really speaks to his character. I’m so grateful that champions like Bobby and this iHeartMedia show exist.”

“Bobby is such an influential and so generously kind voice from Nashville,” Rachel Wammack continued. “I didn’t have to be in this town long to recognize that. I’m truly blessed to have his support as an artist, and I can’t wait to kick it with him throughout my career.”

“I’ve always really appreciated the support Bobby has shown me and other female artists,” Lee Ann Womack added. “I’m happy to see him continuing that with young, up-and-coming talent as well.”

The new show comes as part of Bones’ recently expanded relationship with iHeartCountry. As part of the new deal, Bones also earned the title of Vice President, Creative Director of iHeartCountry and will work with iHeartMedia on additional joint ventures and new creative programming initiatives. With a “fiercely devoted following” (Washington Post) tuning into his nationally syndicated radio show, The Bobby Bones Show broadcasts to almost 140 stations and is the #1 Country morning show with millions of listeners each week. The show recently garnered its third ACM Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year, a 2017 Country Music Association award for National Broadcast Personality of the Year and earned Bones the title of youngest ever inductee into the prestigious National Radio Hall of Fame. The “media multitasker” (Billboard) also launched his own podcast, BobbyCast, which features candid long-form interviews with top artists and industry figures and has been downloaded more than 6 million times. The podcast’s overwhelming success has paved the way for Bones to launch the Nashville Podcast Network, an eclectic collection of podcasts from a variety of Nashville-savvy hosts, giving listeners an inside look at the lifestyle and pop culture in Nashville. With his undeniable knack for recognizing and supporting new talent, Bones brought his expertise to the latest season of ABC’s American Idol as a mentor. Bones is also a two-time New York Times #1 bestselling author, touring stand-up comedian, philanthropist and chart-topping comedy artist – a true “jack of all trades” (ESPN). Visit https://bobbybones.iheart.com for more information.

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CB30 Opens For Luke Bryan On WHAT MAKES YOU COUNTRY Tour

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Ethan Helms
Photo ID (L-R): Morgan Wallen, Jon Pardi, Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, CB30’s Christian Clementi, CB30’s Brody Clementi, and DJ Rock
 

Country music’s CB30 made a guest appearance opening for Luke Bryan on his What Makes You Country Tour – XL Stadium Sized this past Saturday at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium. Performing two original songs after Jon Pardi’s opening set, the real-life brothers were received with resounding applause and admiration from the crowd. This performance marks the second time the boys joined Luke on his current stadium tour, as they also played at Mile High Stadium in Denver earlier this month. A special highlight video of the St. Louis show can be found HERE.

 

Additionally, CB30 is also set to release their new lyric video for “Like It’s A Bad Thing” in the coming weeks. However, fans can hear the lighthearted song now on the boys’ “Like It’s A Lake Day” playlist. They are currently in the studio writing and recording for their debut album.

Photo Credit: Ethen Helms
CB30’s Christian and Brody Clementi, pictured above, playing at Busch Stadium prior to Sam Hunt’s set on Luke Bryan’s stadium tour

About CB30:

CB30, comprised of real-life brothers Christian and Brody Clementi, grew up in Nashville surrounded by music from a young age. After playing some local charity events with their father Jay Clementi, a successful songwriter, they caught the attention of country superstar Luke Bryan who introduced them to various industry contacts leading to a record deal with Buena Vista Records, a partnership between Disney Music Group and Universal Music Group Nashville. The name CB30 comes from Christian and Brody’s first initials as well as the fact they were both born on the 30th of the month, Christian’s birthday is May 30th while Brody’s is March 30th. Their young, fresh sound is built on harmony-driven country melodies with influences ranging from The Everly Brothers to Ed Sheeran. In between football and baseball games, you can often find Christian and Brody on the lake fishing and wakeboarding. CB30’s current single “Like It’s A Bad Thing,” co-written by Christian, Jay Clementi and Kevin Bard, was announced on Radio Disney Country this past April and is out now. The boys marked the occasion with their debut Stagecoach performance in Indio, Calif.

 

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4th Annual AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series Announces Class of 2018

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

The Nashville Chapter of the AIMP (Association of Independent Music Publishing) will host its fourth annual AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 at The Hutton Hotel’s music venue, Analog. The event welcomes all AIMP Nashville Chapter members, and will feature a writers round of up-and-coming songwriters in the independent music publishing community, who have not yet celebrated a Top 20 on the Billboard or Mediabase country charts. The class of six promising writers is selected by a special committee made up of music industry professionals, based on submissions from current AIMP Nashville members.

We are pleased to announce the Class of 2018:

Anna Vaus (Black River Publishing)
Jordan Brooker (Warehouse West Entertainment)
Kassi Ashton (Creative Nation)
Kylie Morgan (SMACKSongs)
Mike Walker (HoriPro Entertainment Group)
Nicolette Hayford (Diamond Eye Music)

The event, which will begin at 5 p.m., has been previously held at various venues throughout Nashville. Since its inception in 2015, the AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series has established itself as an indicator of what’s to come from the thriving independent music publishing community.

“Each year, the talented group of writers unveils the budding talent that the independent publishing community prides itself on nourishing and developing here in Nashville,” says AIMP officer, Michael McAnally Baum. “The evening is a great way to have everyone come together and get even more fired up about the songs our writers are creating every day.”

Previous classes have boasted writers who have gone on to earn cuts by Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and many more. Select writers have performed their self-released music on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late NIght with Seth Meyers, as well as on major tours with Brett Eldredge, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and more.

Past classes listed below:

2017
Hannah Ellis
Ross Ellis
Michael Hardy
Ashley McBryde
Daniel Ross
Sarah Allison Turner

2016
Brinley Addington
Ash Bowers
Dustin Christensen
Erik Dylan
Jeffrey East
Josh Jenkins

2015
Maggie Chapman
Luke Dick
Jameson Rodgers
Matt Rogers
Hailey Whitters
J.P. Williams

For more information, visit www.aimp.org

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Rising Country Star, Walker Hayes, Reminisces About “90’s Country” With The Premiere Of His New Single On “Good Morning America”

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato

Walker Hayes has quickly become one of Nashville’s brightest new stars. This past year, he has certainly made his mark on country music and has left fans wanting more. On August 30th, Walker will be premiering a new single, “90’s Country,” on ABC’s “Good Morning America” with his debut, live performance.

“90’s Country” will be officially released on Thursday, August 30th and available for download on all music platforms.

http://smarturl.it/90sCountry

The track (written by Hayes, Shane McAnally and LYRX, and produced by David Garcia, McAnally and Hayes,) calls back to the classic country songs of the 1990s such as; “Strawberry Wine” by Deana Carter, “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Dixie Chicks, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney, and others that remind of us of the youthful simplicity of listening to your favorite songs on a summer country day.

Following the televised performance of “90’s Country,” Walker will also be performing his mega hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” on GoodMorningAmerica.com.

In the past year, Walker has accumulated over 190 million album streams for his studio album boom. (Monument Records) and performed in front of more than 250,000 fans – so far. The album’s lead single, “You Broke Up With Me” has achieved RIAA Certified Platinum status and also garnered him his first-ever CMT Award nomination for “Breakthrough Video of the Year” – reaching over 20 million views.

“Hayes writes songs that are damn near impossible to classify, and that’s what makes them so interesting.” – Rolling Stone

“Hayes has broken into the mainstream by sounding different.” – The Washington Post

This fall, Walker will be headed out on his first European tour with Old Dominion. Please continue to check his website for dates and ticketing information:

http://walkerhayes.com/

About Walker Hayes
Monument Records recording artist, Walker Hayes, is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama. Hayes’ current single “90’s Country” made its debut on Good Morning America and is available for purchase or download everywhere. The single, which references 22 Nineties country songs, was written by Hayes, Shane McAnally, and LYRX, and co-produced by David Garcia, McAnally, and Hayes. In December 2017, Hayes released his debut album boom., which he co-produced with GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter, McAnally. The 10 track album includes the RIAA certified Platinum hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” as well as fan favorites “Halloween” and “Beautiful.” Tracks from the album were nominated for Radio Disney Country Favorite Song (“You Broke Up With Me”), CMT Breakthrough Music Video of the Year (“You Broke Up With Me”), and AIMP Song of the Year (“Craig”). Hayes is currently on the road headlining club dates across the country. Earlier this year, he headlined his first ever tour (Good As Gold Tour) and has previously toured with Kelsea Ballerina, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, and more. For more information on Walker Hayes, visit www.walkerhayes.com.

Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato

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