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Sony Music Nashville And Sarah Cannon Join Together To Band Against Cancer At 2018 CMA Music Fest  

By on June 5, 2018 in In The Press

Continuing their unique ongoing collaboration based on fusing music, artistry and messages of hope and triumph for those touched by cancer,  Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institue of HCA Healthcare, are forging a new phase of their Band Against Cancer partnership through integration at the 2018 CMA Music Fest June 7- 10 in Nashville. Thousands of country music fans from around the world will experience a series of activations at Fan Fair X at the Music City Center and across the street at Omni Nashville Hotel, both in downtown Music City.

On Sunday, June 3, National Cancer Survivors Day, Old Dominion—one of Sarah Cannon’s Band Against Cancer Ambassador bands—played a special concert in Chicago during the world’s largest oncology meeting, The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Enhanced with a social campaign (view video here), the ACM Vocal Group of the Year is kicking off this year’s focus on #StrongSong, which invites everyone to submit an empowering song via a Spotify StrongSong playlist, encouraging people facing cancer through the strength of a virtual ‘band.”
“We are proud to partner with Sony Music Nashville to bring Band Against Cancer to life in a bigger way for country music fans, survivors and supporters,” said Sarah Cannon Chief Executive Officer, Dee Anna Smith. “Through our Strong Song campaign, we can make a greater impact by uniting communities to support and empower people facing cancer.”

 

The cornerstone of the activation is the #StrongSong headphone mural and gif photo booth experience in Music City Center’s Fan Fair X, created by viral sensation and acclaimed street artist Kelsey Montague whose #WhatLiftsYou wings mural is on display in The Gulch area of Nashville near Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon’s headquarters.

 

Across the street at the Omni Hotel’s Bongo Java, fans can take a break from the heat at the #StrongSong Happy Hour daily performances by Sony ATV writers who compose some of the biggest songs on the charts.

 

Here is a complete breakdown of Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer activations at 2018 CMA Music Fest, followed by a schedule of artist meet and greets at Fan Fair X and songwriter performances at Omni Nashville Hotel’s Bongo Java.

Fan Fair X Activations @ Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer Booth

  • #StrongSong Sony headphone mural by artist Kelsey Montague
  • Gif photo booth experience where fans take their photo in front of the headphone mural to win “cut the line” meet and greet passes to Sony Nashville artist signings through posting their #StrongSong photos
  • FISH Technology Instant Prizing Track Towers where fans scan their Official CMA Fest Fan Access barcode to unlock exclusive prizing provided by Sony Nashville and Sarah Cannon including Old Dominion Nissan Stadium Sound Check Party Passes
  • Tons of artist and Band Against Cancer swag

Omni Nashville Hotel Activations

  • Photo experience and ask-SARAH Resource Station in the Omni lobby – askSARAH is a resource from Sarah Cannon for patients facing cancer and their families – including a dedicated phone line with registered nurses answering cancer questions 24/7.
  • Larger than life co-branded mural with Band Against Cancer on the 5th Avenue side of the Omni

Room guests

  • Omni hotel room guest treated to extra special CMA Fest perks courtesy of Sony Nashville and Band Against Cancer including…
  • Hotel Keys featuring Sony Music Nashville artists
  • Room drop featuring Chris Young “Losing Sleep” mask, Band Against Cancer headphones and #StrongSong Spotify playlist cards

Bongo Java

  • Fans fuel up at the Omni Hotel’s Bongo Java
  • Featured #StrongSong Drink of the Day available throughout CMA Fest
  • Fans can recharge at the #StrongSong Happy Hours 4-6 pm daily featuring performances by Sony ATV songwriters (for specific performance details, see schedule at the end of press release).

Barlines and Kitchen Notes

  • Fans dining in the restaurants will be able to fill out their #StrongSong in their check cards to be entered to win tickets to CMA Fest 2019

Digital Activations

BandAgainstCancer.com

  • Fans can register to get information on what’s going on at CMA Fest with Sony Nashville and Band Against Cancer by visiting bandagainstcancer.com to register for alerts
  • Throughout the festival, fans can see a live feed of photos from the #StrongSong mural on the site

Socials

  • Follow @BandAgainstCancer on Instagram for live coverage of CMA Fest!

In addition to the activations with Sarah Cannon, Sony Music Nashville’s roster of artists will be featured throughout the week as the venerable label group returns to Fan Fair X. As the Columbia Nashville, RCA Nashville and Arista Nashville imprints continue to change the storyline in Music City, artists of yesterday, today and tomorrow will be doing meet and greets with their fans. From current hit-makers Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Tyler Farr & LANCO, to new artists Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, The Sisterhood Band, Carlton Anderson, Ben Gallaher, Levon, Seth Ennis, Rachel Wammack and Ryan Hurd, to Sony Legacy legendary bands of the 80s and 90s—Exile, Shenandoah, Blackhawk and Baillie & The Boys—fans will have a plethora of artists to meet. Additionally, for those superstars unable to attend in-person, there will be spotlight hours featuring their hit music, merchandise, and giveaways for fans to access tickets and meet & greets with Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Maren Morris, Old Crow Medicine Show and Cam. Dolly Parton fans will have the chance to win passes to Dollywood and a two-night stay at her DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN.

“CMA Music Fest is an institution for Country music and we wanted to deliver something really special for the fans,” says Sony Music Nashville EVP/Marketing & New Business John Zarling. “The fans come with such a different mindset than other festivals: connect and engage. They believe they’re part of the music’s history. Because they know incredible moments happen here, we are making sure their experience in Nashville is enhanced with the best music we have to offer.”

Below are the list of artists meet and greets and events happening at Sony Music Nashville’s booth within Fan Fair X:

Thursday, June 7
10-11am CT: Kane Brown meet and greet
11-12pm CT: Miranda Lambert Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
12-2pm CT: Luke Combs meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Shenandoah meet and greet
3-4pm CT: Mitchell Tenpenny meet and greet
4-5pm CT: LANCO meet and greet

Friday, June 8
10-11am CT: Brad Paisley Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
11-12pm CT: Ryan Hurd meet and greet
12-1pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Baillie & The Boys meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Dolly Parton Music & Dollywood tickets and DreamMore Resort Weekend Giveaway
2-3pm CT: Old Dominion music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
3-4pm CT: Tenille Townes meet and greet

Saturday, June 9
10-11am CT: Cam music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
11-12pm CT: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
12-1pm CT: Ben Gallaher meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Tyler Farr meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Maren Morris Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
3-4pm CT: The Sisterhood Band meet and greet
4-5pm CT: Old Crow Medicine Show Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway

Sunday, June 10
10-11am CT: Carlton Anderson meet and great
11-12pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Blackhawk meet and greet
12-1pm CT: Levon meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Rachel Wammack meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Seth Ennis meet and greet
3-4pm CT: Mitchell Tenpenny meet and greet
4-5pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Exile meet and greet

Below are the Sony ATV songwriter performances featured at #StrongSong Happy Hours 4-6 pm daily at Omni Nashville Hotel’s Bongo Java:

 

Thursday, June 7
Chris DeStefano & Tom Douglas

 

Friday, June 8
Shane Minor & Lindsay Rimes

 

Saturday, June 9
Jon Nite & Ross Copperman

 

Sunday, June 10
James McNair & Heather Morgan

For updates to this CMA Music Fest schedule, download the CMA Music Fest app or visit www.bandagainstcancer.com.

About Sarah Cannon
Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for those facing cancer in communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon’s cancer programs include individualized patient navigation provided by oncology-trained nurses, more than 1,000 stem cell transplants performed annually throughout the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network, hundreds of clinical trials, and molecular profiling capabilities. Through its services, Sarah Cannon is providing state-of-the-art cancer care close to home for hundreds of thousands of patients, a number unmatched by any single cancer center. To learn more about Sarah Cannon, visit sarahcannon.com

About Sony Music Nashville
Sony Music Nashville includes its three country label operations – Arista Nashville, Columbia Nashville and RCA Nashville – and Provident Music Group, one of the world’s leading Christian music companies.  Sony Music Nashville is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

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“2018 CMT Music Awards” Featuring This Summer’s Newest Music With Multiple World Premiere Television Performances

By on June 5, 2018 in In The Press

CMT today revealed that some of music’s biggest stars will perform brand-new songs for the first time ever on television when the “2018 CMT Music Awards” premieres LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tomorrow, June 6 at 8pm ET/PT. The performances will not only feature the newest songs that will become the soundtrack to the summer, but they will use the CMT stage to introduce their new music to the world.

“CMT music fans have an unquenchable thirst for music discovery. This show features the freshest and most exciting summer songs ever presented on one stage,” said Margaret Comeaux, executive producer, CMT Music Awards.

The line-up of world television premiere performances includes:

  • Darius Rucker featuring Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley – “Straight to Hell”
  • Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne – “Burning Man”
  • Florida Georgia Line – “Simple”
  • Kelly Clarkson – “American Woman”
  • Little Big Town – “Summer Fever”
  • Sam Hunt – “Downtown’s Dead”
  • Backstreet Boys – “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”

The performers join previously announced performers Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Jason Aldean and Kelsea Ballerini to round out the ultimate night of country music in Nashville.

The latest announcement follows renewed ratings growth and critical acclaim for CMT music specials and events due in part to a creative refresh featuring current and genre-bending artist pairings and pro-social elements. In October, “CMT Artists of the Year” notched its highest rating to date and now ranks as one of the fastest growing award shows, while “CMT Crossroads” recently garnered its highest ratings in five years with an episode featuring Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line. The network recently finished its highest-rated quarter since 2014 and notched its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year ratings growth. April 2018 was CMT’s best April performance in 4 years, extending to 17 the channel’s streak of consecutive months of year-over-year ratings growth among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49. (L+SD, CMT Total Day)

Follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

About CMT

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). For more information, please visit CMT Press.

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Warner Music Nashville Welcomes Fans To Music Row With “The Warner Sound” 2018

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press


Warner Music Nashville (WMN) is proud to announce the seventh year of The Warner Sound, a packed week of events in support of CMA Music Fest, June 7-10. Hosted at the label headquarters and studios in the heart of Nashville’s historic Music Row, The Warner Sound will feature fan events with WMN artists and guests including Cole Swindell, Charlie Worsham, Dan + Shay, Devin Dawson, Frankie Ballard, High Valley, Hunter Hayes, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, RaeLynn, Tegan Marie, Trea Landon, Troy Cartwright and William Michael Morgan.
WMN is happy to welcome several generous sponsors that are providing unique touch points for both their artists and fans. Upon entry, guests will be able to visit the pop-up Waffle House restaurant inside the lobby, complete with complimentary waffles and hash browns. Those age 21 and over can enjoy a cocktail in the Crown Royal Lounge or on the George Dickel Patio daily 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Of age guests can also snag a Sam Adams, Twisted Tea or a hard cider from Austin Eastciders – and everyone is welcome to an ice cold Coca-Cola! Behind the scenes, Warner artists will relax and prepare for their performances in the “The Dream Room,” a deluxe green room designed by The Dream Hotel Nashville (opening late 2018). Additional sponsors include Popchips, PC/Nametag, Keurig, Lyft, Vega and Batiste.
The Warner Sound June 7 – 10, 2018
Except where noted, all fan events will be held at 20 Music Square East.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
10:00 AM       Dan + Shay                 Tequila Sunrise Fan Party (Silent Disco)
1:00 PM          High Valley                AmeriCANADIAN Fan Party
4:00 PM          Michael Ray               Amos Album Release Fan Party
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
10:00 AM       Warner Artists             SoFar Sounds
1:00 PM          Morgan Evans             Album Listening Fan Party
4:00 PM          Cole Swindell             ‘The Ones Who Got Me Here’ Fan Party
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
10:00 AM       Warner Artists             WMN Family Brunch Fan Party feat. Bailey Bryan, Trea
                                                            Landon and Troy Cartwright
1:00 PM          RaeLynn                     ‘Kings & Queens Don’t’ Fan Party
4:00 PM          Hunter Hayes              For the Love of Music Fan Party
4:30 PM          Devin Dawson            Blackout Fan Party *Studio at 21 Music Square East
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
10:00 AM       Tegan Marie                Breakfast Beauty Shop Fan Party
10:00 AM       Charlie Worsham        Donuts & Jam Fan Party *Studio at 21 Music Square East
1:00 PM          William Michael Morgan Vinyl Fan Party
4:00 PM          Frankie Ballard           Frankie Ballard Fan Party
WMN also has other events being held around town, including:
  • Ashley McBryde Little Harpeth Fan Party at Little Harpeth Brewing on June 6 at 5:00 PM.
  • Blake Shelton & Friends Concert at Ole Red on June 6 at 10:30 PM (doors at 9:30 PM).
  • Chris Janson “Friend Party” at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 7at 9:30 AM.
  • Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater Presented by Warner Music Nashville on Saturday, June 9. The concert event will feature Cole Swindell, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, Cale Dodds and Tegan Marie.
Guests can enjoy a free ride to WMN courtesy of JoyRide golf carts – just look for the one marked “The Warner Sound” and hop on. Fan party ticket purchasers will enjoy a transportation discount or free rides courtesy of Lyft.
For more info about The Warner Sound and other WMN events please visit WarnerMusicNashville.com/MusicFest / Follow @wmnashville
ABOUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE
Warner Music Nashville was created in 2009 with the goal of expanding the presence of WMG and its family of labels has had in the Nashville music community for more than 60 years. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO John Esposito, the division is home to Warner Bros. Nashville and Atlantic Nashville.
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Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler And Hayley Hubbard To Sip & Sweat With Fans During CMA Fest

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press

MULTI-PLATINUM superstar TYLER HUBBARD of Florida Georgia Line and his wife HAYLEY HUBBARD are going to the mat for a good cause during this year’s CMA Fest, hosting a SIP & SWEAT morning of refreshing drinks and rooftop yoga at downtown Nashville’s FGL HOUSE.

Taking place on Sunday, June 10, at FGL HOUSE’s vibey Cruise Rooftop – located on 3rd Avenue South in the heart of CMA Fest – fans are invited to enjoy a star-studded yoga class led by instructor Danielle Whitener of Freebird and then a round of delicious Palomas, with ticket proceeds benefiting the CMA Foundation’s efforts to improve and sustain music education programs around the nation.

“Music and yoga are such a huge part of our lives,” shared Hayley. “And, it gives us so much joy to be able to bring people together for such a great cause and do something fun that lets us move and breathe.”

Tyler added, “Hayley and I love rounding up our friends for a group workout. There is a really cool energy that comes from that and we can’t wait to have you join us!”

“Each year we welcome thousands of Country music fans to Nashville for CMA Fest, a four-day long music festival where gracious artists, like Florida Georgia Line, perform for free and ticket proceeds go to support music education,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Foundation President and CMA Chief Executive Officer. “What Tyler and Hayley Hubbard are doing with ‘SIP & SWEAT’ goes above and beyond, and is a true reflection of how generous this Country music community is.”

Trahern added, “Proceeds from this event will go directly to helping us ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music — no matter their circumstance, and we are grateful that Tyler and Hayley continue to show incredible support for our work at the CMA Foundation.”

Sponsored by Dulce Vida Spirits, Snap Fitness, and Topo Chico, the invigorating SIP & SWEAT event will kick off at 8 a.m. CT sharp with Music City MC Donald Jenkins on tap to keep the energy flowing. A few surprise celebrity guests and friends of the Hubbards will also join in the festivities.

“We’re excited to join the Hubbards for this refreshing part of CMA Fest,” shared Adam Kost, Vice President of Marketing, Milestone Brands LLC {Dulce Vita Spirits}. “Using 100% Organic Blanco Tequila infused with real grapefruit and lime (66 calories and two carbs per serving), we will be making Perfect Palomas and Skinny Margaritas to complement a great workout.”

“Snap Fitness is thrilled to sponsor SIP & SWEAT – Palomas & Rooftop Yoga with the Hubbards! Delivering the best fitness experiences in the world is what we do, and nothing gives us greater joy than taking our mission outside the walls of our clubs and into the community for a good cause,” said Caitlin Tvrdik, Director of Marketing, Lift Brands.

A limited number of tickets for the Hubbards’ SIP & SWEAT are available now at https://fglhouseyoga.eventbrite.com. All attendees will receive a yoga mat and water bottle.

Click here for more information about CMA Fest and the CMA Foundation.

To learn more about FGL HOUSE, please visit fglhouse.com.

ABOUT CMA FOUNDATION:
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested more than $21 million in over 85 programs across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations. Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest, the four-day long music festival held annually in Nashville, are used to power the CMA Foundation’s social impact and unique model of giving. For more information visit CMAfoundation.org.

ABOUT DULCE VIDA SPIRITS:
Dulce Vida Spirits was formed in 2009 in Austin, Texas, and hails from the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico. The 80 and 100 proof variants are USDA certified organic and handcrafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave with a lineup of quality tequila including: Blanco (80 proof + 100 proof), Reposado (80 + 100 proof), Añejo (80 + 100 proof), Lone Star (100 proof) and a 5-year Extra Añejo (100 proof). Infusing real fruit and all-natural flavors, Dulce Vida Spirits also creates low-carb, low-calorie flavored tequilas: Dulce Vida Lime, Dulce Vida Grapefruit and Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño. Dulce Vida Spirits are currently sold in more than 35 states. For more information about Dulce Vida Spirits, visit www.dulcevidaspirits.com. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT SNAP FITNESS:
With 2,000 clubs open or in development in 19 countries, Snap Fitness is the world’s premier 24/7 fitness franchise. Founded in 2003 by Peter Taunton, Snap Fitness provides entrepreneurs an exciting business opportunity with cutting edge fitness experiences, full-spectrum business support, and opportunities for continued growth.

ABOUT TOPO CHICO:
Founded in 1895, Topo Chico is a brand of sparkling mineral water sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico. Topo Chico was sold only regionally in Northern Mexico but in the early 80’s the company expanded its distribution to a point where it was widely available in all of Mexico and it started exporting to the U.S. in 1987. Our Mineral Water is extracted from a spring at the foot of Cerro del Topo Chico or Small Mole in English, its name derived from the shape of the mountain. Thanks to its natural mineral composition, Topo Chico is a refreshing zero calorie beverage that quenches thirst, and can add a delicious accent to your drink when used as a mixer in alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy Topo Chico with salt, lime, fruit juice, your favorite alcohol, and, of course, by itself!

ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE:
Redefining what’s possible in Country music, global superstars Florida Georgia Line continue to push full-throttle into uncharted territories with history-making collaborations, fresh entrepreneurial ventures and bold new music while currently in the studio. Crushing record-breaking milestones, the MULTI-PLATINUM duo has heavy-hitting spotlights on Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” [#1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 27 straight weeks and 14th #1 overall as artists], Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso’s “Let Me Go” (ft. watt), Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down,” and The Chainsmokers’ “Last Day Alive.” Fueling their groundbreaking momentum, FGL’s 2016 PLATINUM-certified album DIG YOUR ROOTS (BMLG Records) delivered three consecutive #1 smashes: 4X PLATINUM-certified “H.O.L.Y.” and PLATINUM-certified hits “May We All” (ft. Tim McGraw) and “God, Your Mama, And Me” (ft. Backstreet Boys). THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 marked their first time headlining select sold-out stadium dates – featuring special guests Backstreet Boys, with critics’ reviews boasting: “Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country acts alive” (MusicRow Magazine). With over 30 million tracks and more than 4.2 million albums sold worldwide, the top-shelf entertainers remain the first and only Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold) for their breakout “Cruise,” which is the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan). Since 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMAs, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT Music Awards. As true visionaries, FGL’s innovative endeavors also includes their own Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, plus the newly announced multifaceted compound in Nashville: Tribe Kelley Trading Post, Tree Vibez Music, and meet + greet, as well as FGL HOUSE. In addition to their supercharged music festival appearances this year, they will kick off the inaugural FGL Fest with a concert inside Turn 4 of the historic oval during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 25th annual NASCAR weekend on September 8.

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

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Live with Music City Light Announces Bridgestone Arena Plaza Performances During CMA Fest

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press

Nashville’s local beer, Music City Light, continues its Serve Your City campaign with its latest activation, Live with Music City Light, June 7-10 during CMA Fest. Artists will perform on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza from 12-6 p.m. Full lineup listed below.

Following its sponsorship of the Nashville Rosé Festival stage, Music City Light is proud to continue providing performance opportunities for up-and-coming artists within the local community and beyond. Music City Light’s Facebook LIVE sessions also give rising artists a platform to generate thousands of impressions. Click here to see country-rock artist Adam Rutledge in a Live with Music City Light Facebook LIVE.

With branding as the “Backstage Pass to Nashville,” Music City Light gives both locals and tourists a true taste of the Nashville experience. The beer is currently sold all over town from local hot spots to popular chains.

Be sure to follow Music City Light on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and visit MusicCityLight.com to stay up-to-date with exciting opportunities and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7
12:00 – 12:30 Glen Templeton
12:45 – 1:15 Hannah Dasher
1:30 – 2:00 Ali Morgan
2:15 – 2:45 Fiona Culley
3:00 – 3:30 Ray Scott
3:45 – 4:15 Olivia Ooms
4:30 – 5:00 David Adam Byrnes
5:15 – 6:00 Adam Rutledge

FRIDAY, JUNE 8
12:00 – 12:30 Mark & Miss
12:45 – 1:15 Matt Poling
1:30 – 2:00 Terra Bella
2:15 – 2:45 Lexie Hayden
3:00 – 3:30 Tyler Jordan
3:45 – 4:15 James Carothers
4:30 – 5:00 Jay Bragg
5:15 – 6:00 Lucas Hoge

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 
12:00 – 12:30 Chuck Adams
12:45 – 1:15 Frank Ortega
1:30 – 2:00 Eric Van Houten
2:15 – 2:45 Kerry Degman
3:00 – 3:30 Tyler Reeve
3:45 – 4:15 Aubrey Grant
4:30 – 5:00 Adley Stump
5:15 – 6:00 Lacy Cavalier

SUNDAY, JUNE 10
12:00 – 12:30 Noe Palma
12:45 – 1:15 Tony Winkler
1:30 – 2:00 Andrea Dozzi
2:15 – 2:45 Dustin Collins
3:00 – 3:30 Ryan Robinette
3:45 – 4:15 Dillon Carmichael
4:30 – 5:00 The Belles
5:15 – 6:00 Jenny Tolman

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“2018 CMT Music Awards” To Feature Superstar Presenters From Music, Television, Sports And Film    

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press

With only two days to go before the big night, the “2018 CMT Music Awards” announced today the list of presenters featuring everyone from music industry icons to sports legends and Hollywood stars. The A-list roster includes Backstreet Boys, Bobby Bones, Brett Young, Carly Pearce, Chrissy Metz (“This Is Us”), Cody Alan (Radio and TV Personality), Courtney Force (NHRA racing), Dustin Lynch, Garrett Hedlund (“Mudbound,” “Country Strong”), Hoda Kotb (“NBC’s TODAY”), Joel McHale (“The Joel McHale Show”), Johnny Knoxville (“Action Point”), Kaitlin Doubleday (“Nashville”), Katie Cook (TV personality), Lauren Alaina, Leon Bridges, Lennon Stella (“Nashville”), Lindsey Vonn (US Ski Team), Luke Combs, Maisy Stella (“Nashville”), P.K. Subban (Nashville Predators), RaeLynn, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland. The “2018 CMT Music Awards” will premiere LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8:00 pm ET/ PT.

Country music’s loudest night will be hosted by three-time nominees Little Big Town, who willalso join the list of knockout performers including Blake Shelton; Carrie Underwood; Chris Stapleton; Dan + Shay; Darius Rucker featuring Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley; Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne; Florida Georgia Line; Jason Aldean; Kelly Clarkson; Kelsea Ballerini; Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt. Breakthrough artists Carly Pearce, Devin Dawson, LANCO, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson and Walker Hayes will perform on the Ram Trucks Side Stage.

The “2018 CMT Music Awards” nominations announcement made history, as pop sensations Bebe Rexha, with her record-breaking, chart-topping collaboration “Meant to Be” with Florida Georgia Line, and Justin Timberlake, with “Say Something” featuring Chris Stapleton, received first time nods for the highly coveted “Video of the Year.” The additional lineup of country stars vying for the title include Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. Up for four nominations each, Carrie Underwood (who also currently holds the title of most “CMT Music Awards” wins), Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean are tied for most nods.

Fans have until the end of the day today, June 4th, to vote for their favorite artists via CMT.com for categories including “Video of the Year,” “Male Video of the Year,” “Female Video of the Year,”, “Duo Video of the Year,” “Group Video of the Year,” “Breakthrough Video of the Year,” “Collaborative Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year.”

The presenters announcement follows renewed ratings growth and critical acclaim for CMT music specials and events due in part to a creative refresh featuring current and genre-bending artist pairings and pro-social elements. In October, “CMT Artists of the Year” notched its highest rating to date and now ranks as one of the fastest growing award shows, while “CMT Crossroads” recently garnered its highest ratings in five years with an episode featuring Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line. The network recently finished its highest-rated quarter since 2014 and notched its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year ratings growth. April 2018 was CMT’s best April performance in 4 years, extending to 17 the channel’s streak of consecutive months of year-over-year ratings growth among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49. (L+SD, CMT Total Day)

Follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

Tickets are still available at TICKETMASTER.

About CMT

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). For more information, please visit CMT Press.

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Autograph Signings Announced For Eighth Annual “Music City Gives Back” Benefit Concert At Ascend Park

By on May 31, 2018 in In The Press


The all-star group of artists joining Rodney Atkins for his eighth annual “Music City Gives Back” concert benefitting W.O. Smith Music School just got even bigger, with five hours of autograph signings preceding the evening’s concert.

In addition to performances by Atkins, featured headliners Big & Rich and celebrated newcomers Drew Baldridge, Travis Denning and Ashley McBryde beginning at 5 p.m., the free and open-to-the-public event will also feature some of Nashville’s favorite artists signing autographs for fans in the sponsor activation area of Ascend Park.

A full schedule of autograph sessions is below:

ALLY BANK

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Phil Vassar

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Kip Moore

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Drew Baldridge

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Jay Allen

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Hudson Moore

CARL BLACK CHEVROLET

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Canaan Smith

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Adam Craig

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jon Pardi & Justin Adams

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Radio Romance

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Rodney Atkins

WRANGLER

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Dillon Carmichael

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Stephanie Quayle

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Uncle Si and the Sicotics

TUNEIN

12 p.m. – 1 p.m. William Michael Morgan

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Teagan Marie

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Walker McGuire

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kalie Shorr

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Adam Doleac

The entire show will be streamed on WranglerNetwork.com, with radio coverage on TuneIn’s “Country Roads” station.

For continuing updates, follow Music City Gives Back at www.facebook.com/MusicCityGivesBack, on Twitter @MusicCityGB and on Instagram @MusicCityGivesBack.

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K-LOVE Fan Awards Airing On TBN Tonight At 7pm/Central

By on May 31, 2018 in In The Press


K-LOVE Fan Awards To Air On Television For First Time With TBN Tonight

MercyMe, winners of Film Impact, Song Of The Year, Group of the Year and Artist Of The Year. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Multi-platinum selling band MercyMe took top honors at the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, garnering a win in all nominated categories – Film Impact (for the box office smash I Can Only Imagine), Group or Duo of the Year, Song of the Year for “Even If” and Artist of the Year. Cory Asbury‘s captivating hit “Reckless Love”also won big, honored for both Worship Song of the Year and Breakout Single. A full recap of Sunday night’s winners is listed below.

GRAMMY® acclaimed artists Matthew West and Mandisa teamed up to host the sixth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry. The evening included performances from some of the biggest names in Christian music including Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Cory Asbury featuring Francesca Battestelli, for KING & COUNTRY, Hillsong Worship, Jordan Feliz, Mandisa, Matt Maher, MercyMe featuring Trace Adkins, Newsboys United, Tauren Wells featuring Natalie Grant, TobyMac, We are Messengers featuring Social Club Misfits, Zach Williams and Matthew West, whose performance was a moving tribute to the late Rev. Billy Graham.

TobyMac, winner of Male Artist of the Year. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Dennis Quaid, a lead actor in the winning film I Can Only Imagine, surprised fans with a moving performance. Other notables included John Crist, Jasmine Murray, Micah Tyler and Riley Clemmons who were among the additions to the fan-fueled awards show. Danny Gokey, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Plumb and Sadie Robertson were among those presenting the honors for the night.

Marking a touching point in the evening, Mandisa & West surprised a teen who had just undergone a heart transplant after a 15 year journey of facing heart complications with a special K-LOVE Fan Award. John Corbell and his family would listen to K-LOVE during his time at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. His family was among the special guests of the night from Ryan Seacrest Foundation’s Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Film Impact
I Can Only Imagine

Sports Impact
2017 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles
Book Impact Recipient
Dimas Salaberrios “Street God” 
Male Artist of the Year
TobyMac
Female Artist of the Year
Lauren Daigle
Group or Duo of the Year
MercyMe
Breakout Single
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Worship Song of the Year
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Song of the Year
MercyMe “Even If”
Artist of the Year
MercyMe

A new partnership with TBN will allow fans from all over the world to tune in to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at: https://www.tbn.org/watch/channel-finder.

Coca-Cola Consolidated again sponsored the fan-fueled awards show, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership.

Fans came from all over the country to Nashville to participate in the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend which included concerts, a songwriters showcase, the annual Run For Love 5K, artist autograph signings and more.

About The K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show was hosted by K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated was the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network:
TBN 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.


Get Connected with the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Facebook // Facebook.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Twitter // Twitter.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Instagram // Instagram.com/KLOVEFanAwards

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CMT Hosts Free Events In Nashville Beginning June 3 To Celebrate The “CMT Music Awards”

By on May 31, 2018 in In The Press
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
 
1-5 p.m.        CMT AND THE PEDIGREE BRAND’S FIRST-EVER “PAWS & PLAY” MUSIC FESTIVAL
Location:       Cumberland Park (592 S. 1st Street, Nashville, TN 37213)
 
CMT and the PEDIGREE brand are teaming up for the first “Paws & Play” Music Festival in Nashville on Sunday, June 3. The free event is the official kickoff to “CMT Music Awards” week and celebrates the role four-legged family members play in making lives better. Dogs (and their humans) can participate in a number of family-friendly events, including performances by country singer/songwriter, The Voice champion and CMT Music Award winner Cassadee Pope, doggie yoga, canine massage, games, photo opps, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and much more. The event is hosted in association with adoption partner, Nashville Humane Association, who will feature adoptable dogs onsite looking for fur-ever homes. No RSVP necessary.
 
*Performances by Cassadee Pope are at 2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 4
 
7-10 p.m.       RAM TRUCKS PRESENTS “DRIVE: ARTISTS TO WATCH” AT THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Location:       TopGolf Nashville (500 Cowan Street, Nashville, TN 37207)
Get up close and personal with Nashville’s hottest rising country stars at this exclusive CMT concert    at the city’s newest hangout, TopGolf. Scheduled to perform are Devin Dawson, Walker Hayes and LANCO. Must RSVP to attend. Event is 18 and up.
 
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
 
12-4 p.m.       CMT MUSIC AWARDS AND BAR-S BLOCK PARTY
Location:        Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza (1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN 37201)
 
Bar-S and CMT invite you to kick off the summer with the ultimate downtown block party, featuring live music and free food for the whole family. Festivities include performances and meet-and-greets with artists Bailey Bryan, Kelleigh Bannen and The Sisterhood Band, along with carnival games, prizes and a chance to win tickets to the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night.
 
Performances are as follows:

 

  • 12:15 p.m.              Bailey Bryan
  • 1:45 p.m.               Kelleigh Bannen
  • 3:15 p.m.               The Sisterhood Band

 

 
8:30 p.m.       CMT CROSSROADS taping with Leon Bridges and Luke Combs
Location:        5th & Broadway (outdoor stage) – fans are encouraged to arrive early. Gates will open at 7:00 p.m., first-come, first-served, standing room only.
CMT’s iconic music franchise takes over the streets of downtown Nashville with a one-of-a-kind pairing featuring Leon Bridges and Luke Combs.
 
 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
 
7-9:30 a.m.     CMT SWEAT WITH BARRY’S BOOTCAMP
Location:        Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza (1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN 37201)
Get down before the world gets up! A one-of-a-kind morning workout event, CMT Sweat is the can’t-miss kickoff to the CMT Music Awards, powered by Barry’s Bootcamp. Join some of Barry’s top national trainers for an early-morning workout, and enjoy a performance by singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr, music curated by DJ Ivy, appearance by Danielle Bradbery and other surprise guests as they turn your early morning into the ultimate calorie-shredding exercise session. Must RSVP to attend.
 
12-4 p.m.       CMT MUSIC AWARDS AND BAR-S BLOCK PARTY
Location:        Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza (1 Symphony Pl, Nashville, TN 37201)
Bar-S and CMT invite you to kick off the summer with the ultimate downtown block party, featuring live music and free food for the whole family. Festivities include performances and meet-and-greets with artists Carly Pearce, Morgan Evans, Tyler Rich and Delta Rae, along with carnival games, prizes and a chance to win tickets to the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night.
Performances are as follows:

 

  • 12:00 p.m.              Carly Pearce
  • 1:00 p.m.               Morgan Evans
  • 2:15 p.m.               Tyler Rich
  • 3:30 p.m.               Delta Rae

 

1-7 p.m.        HERSHEY’S “CERTIFIED COUNTRY GOLD” AT THE CMT MUSIC AWARDS
Location:       Bridgestone Plaza (501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203)
 
CMT and Hershey’s are throwing a free karaoke party all day long from the heart of downtown Nashville. Fans are invited to hop on the karaoke RV, grab a mic and belt out Country Gold hits. Enjoy free Hershey’s Gold, a digital photo booth and certified gold prizes, including a chance to attend the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night.
 
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Events are free and open to the public. Some events require advance registration. RSVP links included above.
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2018 CMT Music Awards Ram Trucks Side Stage To Feauture Breakthrough Country Artists Carly Pearce, Devin Dawson, LANCO, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson And Walker Hayes

By on May 31, 2018 in In The Press

CMT announced today that country music’s hottest breakthrough artists Carly Pearce, Devin Dawson, LANCO, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson and Walker Hayes will perform on the Ram Trucks Side Stage at the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” airing LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

From the group of fresh talent, first-time nominees Carly Pearce, Devin Dawson, LANCO, Russell Dickerson and Walker Hayes will all be vying for the title of “Breakthrough Video of the Year.” Platinum-selling band LANCO will also be up for “Group Video of the Year” and Carly Pearcewill battle it out for the coveted title of “Female Video of the Year” with her No. 1 hit “Every Little Thing.”

They join the growing list of previously announced performers including Blake Shelton; Carrie Underwood; Chris Stapleton; Dan + Shay; Darius Rucker;featuring Charles Kelley, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan; Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne; Florida Georgia Line; Jason Aldean; Kelly Clarkson; Kelsea Ballerini; Little Big Town; Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt.

Follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

The Ram Trucks Side Stage announcement follows renewed ratings growth and critical acclaim for CMT music specials and events due in part to a creative refresh featuring current and genre-bending artist pairings and pro-social elements. In October, “CMT Artists of the Year” notched its highest rating to date and now ranks as one of the fastest growing award shows, while “CMT Crossroads” recently garnered its highest ratings in five years with an episode featuring Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line. The network recently finished its highest-rated quarter since 2014 and notched its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year ratings growth. April 2018 was CMT’s best April performance in 4 years, extending to 17 the channel’s streak of consecutive months of year-over-year ratings growth among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49. (L+SD, CMT Total Day)

To request press credentials for the 2018 CMT Music Awards, please visit cmtmusicawardspress.com.

 

About CMT

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). For more information, please visit CMT Press.

 

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