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Home Free Brings The Downhome Grooves With New “Good Ol’ Boy Good Time” Music Video

By on May 24, 2018 in In The Press

Just in time to kick off Memorial Day weekend, all-vocal Country sensation HOME FREE have released a brand new video for their original tune “Good Ol’ Boy Good Time.”

Shot on location in Tifton, GA, the video sets a picturesque summertime scene, complete with fishing, BBQs, and fun in the sun. In fact, most of the featured cast were high tenor Austin Brown’s own friends and family.

“This was definitely one of the most fun videos we’ve ever done. I was so excited to have the shoot in my hometown surrounded by the people I’ve known all my life,” says Brown. “It was like a giant reunion, and I loved getting to have my family host our Home Free road family. I hope everyone has as much fun watching it as we did making it!”

Watch HOME FREE ring in the summer days with “Good Ol’ Boy Good Time” exclusively on Country Rebel, here. 

“Good Ol’ Boy Good Time” is one of four Home Free originals on their latest studio album, TIMELESS, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The feel-good track was written by Jim McCormick (Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride”) and Mark Nesler (Tim McGraw’s “Just To See You Smile”). TIMELESS is available now at all digital retailers.

Fans can next catch up with the captivating quintet at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage during CMA Fest on Sunday, June 10. Also in June they’ll co-headline a one-night-only engagement with Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys. This special performance is slated for June 21 at the Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln, NE.

HOME FREE TOUR DATES:
JUNE 2018
10 | Nashville, TN – CMA Fest Riverfront Stage
15 | Branson, MO – Mansion Theatre
16 | Kearney, MO – Kearny Amphitheater
21 | Lincoln, NE (with The Oak Ridge Boys) – Pinewood Bowl Theater
22 | Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion Denver
23 | Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater

JULY 2018
11 | Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
12 | Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
13 | Keene, NH – Colonial Theatre
14 | Uncasville, CT – Wolf’s Den at Mohegan Sun Casino
15 | Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort and Casino
19 | Greenville, SC – Peace Center Concert Hall
20 | Orkney Springs, VA – Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
21 | Atlanta, GA – BB&T Atlanta Open
27 | Seymour, WI – Outagamie County Fair
28 | Lakeside, OH – Hoover Auditorium

AUGUST 2018
09 | Maui, HI – Castle Theater
11 | Honolulu, HI – Blaisdell Concert Hall
16-19 | Hsinchu, Taiwan – Vocal Asia Festival

For more information on Home Free, visit www.homefreemusic.com.

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About Home Free:
Celebrated all-vocal country quintet Home Free has made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on major national and international tours, amassing over 225 million YouTube views, and being declared “country music fans’ favorite a cappella group,” (Taste of Country). Their latest studio album TIMELESS debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in late 2017. Produced by longtime collaborator Darren Rust, the eclectic project showcases their distinct vocal blends across 11 tracks, including four original songs, that merge tender R&B and fun-loving pop with Country edge. Their extensive catalogue includes four Top 10 albums, including 2016’s FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER – an expanded version of their popular holiday album, FULL OF CHEER – COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014), which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With praise rolling in from the likes of Perez Hilton, Country Living, FOX & Friends, Rolling Stone Country, AXS.com, and more, the five-man band from Minnesota has been electrifying crowds with their one-of-a-kind live show while their reputation as extraordinary showmen and harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more have built a loyal fanbase.

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Spotify’s Enhanced Hot Country Playlist Brings The Heat At Nashville’s CMA Fest

By on May 24, 2018 in In The Press

The common thread among country music artists and fans is the ability to relate to the songs and stories that connect them. Songs about real people, real stories, and real lives. Spotify is committed to being the connection point for these shared experiences, and thanks to Spotify’s recently re-launched, enhanced Hot Country Playlist, country fans are now enjoying even more opportunities to connect with the stars of the genre.

 

June 7 to 10, tens of thousands of country music fans will descend on Nashville for the Country Music Association’s CMA Fest and will have the opportunity to experience the artist-fan community that Hot Country is fostering live and in-person. Whether you’re watching a live performance from your favorite rising country stars, listening to a new Spotify country playlist through the CMA Fest App, discovering the artist with whom you have the most in common, or making a playlist with the artist you love, Spotify will be on the ground highlighting the stories that connect the past, present, and future of country music community.

 

New Friends at Ole Red

Thursday through Sunday, members of the public can enjoy a stellar lineup of artists at Ole Red, Blake Shelton’s and Opry Entertainment Group’s highly anticipated new restaurant and music venue, and Spotify’s CMA Fest Headquarters. The packed lineup is curated in collaboration between Spotify, The Grand Ole Opry and Ole Red.

 

Some of the featured artists include:

 

  • Trio Midland, ACM New Group of the Year, who will be performing songs from their impressive debut album On the Rocks (Big Machine Records), which went to No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and features their hit debut No. 1 single “Drinkin’ Problem.”
  • Young country singer-songwriter Michael Ray, whose anticipated sophomore album Amos will be released June 1
  • Talented singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, five-time Grammy nominee and CMA Award winner Hunter Hayes
  • Canadian country singer and Canadian Country Music Awards’ Female Artist of the Year 2011, Tenille Townes, who recently signed a record deal with Columbia Nashville
  • American Idol runner-up and ACM Awards’ New Female Vocalist of the Year, Lauren Alaina, who topped the country charts in 2017
  • As well as Maddie & Tae, RaeLynn, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jimmie Allen, Cassadee Pope and many more.

 

For schedule and lineup updates at Ole Red see: visit. www.olered.com/spotifyhotcountry

 

Making the Most of the CMA Fest Partnership

Spotify has also partnered with CMA Fest to enhance the digital and music discovery experience for fans at the festival. Users who authenticate with Spotify in the CMA Fest mobile app will be able to stream music from each of the performing artists, and will have access to a breadth of co-curated playlists. Spotify users who access the app can generate a unique playlist of select CMA Fest artists, catered to their specific music tastes.

 

In addition to the app partnership, Spotify will be taking over CMA’s Music Streaming Lounge on Friday June 8 at Xfinity Fan Fair X at Music City Center. Fans will have the opportunity to come by the lounge, discover Spotify’s new features, and make Spotify playlists in-person with Country artists performing at the festival.

 

Spotify’s participation at CMA Fest shows Spotify’s commitment to fostering growth in the Country Music audience across the platform and the world. Country fans, whether new or seasoned, young or old, can look forward to a Country Music-filled weekend, complete with new favorite songs, bands, music discovery knowledge, and a commitment from Spotify that no matter where they are, they’ll always have country music to take them home.

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HGTV Lodge Headlines Top Country Artists At CMA Fest In Nashville June 7-10

By on May 24, 2018 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 10: An outside view of the HGTV Lodge during CMA Music Fest on June 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for HGTV)

Now in its seventh consecutive year, the HGTV Lodge will once again welcome country music’s hottest stars to the network’s popular and unique venue at CMA Fest in Nashville. From Thursday, June 7 – Sunday, June 10, the 3,500-square-foot HGTV Lodge will offer festival-goers the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™, including live musical performances by popular artists Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Lee Ann Womack, Lee Brice and Luke Combs. In addition, CMA and Grammy award-winning artist and Food Network star, Trisha Yearwood, will bring her Facebook Live show, “T’s Coffee Talk,” to the HGTV Lodge, allowing fans around the world access to this intimate CMA Fest experience. HGTV stars Jonathan and Drew Scott (Property Brothers), Leanne Ford (Restored by the Fords), Page Turner and DeRon Jenkins (Flip or Flop Nashville) and Dave and Kortney Wilson (Music City Fix) also will make special appearances throughout the festival.

The HGTV Lodge also will host performances with many more country music stars, including Ashley McBryde, Cam, Cassadee Pope, Chris Lane, Eric Paslay, Jordan Davis, LANCO, Lauren Alaina, Lindsay Ell, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, The Cadillac Three and Walker Hayes. In addition, the HGTV Lodge will host a special ASCAP Hit Songwriters Round featuring Ryan Hurd, Jillian Jacqueline and Chris DeStefano and a “Sony Discovered” set featuring Carlton Anderson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes and Rachel Wammack. Great American Country’s Suzanne Alexander will serve as the HGTV Lodge emcee during the four-day event.

“Country music fans get the thrill of seeing their favorite artists up close and personal at the HGTV Lodge,” said Karen Bronzo, senior vice president, brand marketing and partnerships for HGTV. “The Lodge is truly a ‘home for country music fans’ and offers them a unique opportunity to experience extraordinary, intimate performances in a setting that only HGTV could bring to life.”

Conceived and produced by experiential + music agency Pop2Life, a Condé Nast agency, the two-story HGTV Lodge is located in downtown Nashville just minutes from Nissan Stadium and features a unique fan experience with non-stop performances by more than two dozen top country artists.

For access to exclusive performances inside HGTV Lodge, fans must register for CMA Fest Fan Access at CMAfest.com/FanAccess or via the CMA Fest app and then enter the Ultimate Fan Experiences Drawing between Tuesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET and Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET. All drawing participants will be notified by email and text on Friday, June 1, to log in to their Fan Access account to see if they’re a winner. All prizes must be claimed by Tuesday, June 5, at 12 p.m.CT/1 p.m. ET, or they will be awarded to alternate winners.

Fans can share their love of music and home by uploading photos of their experience at HGTV Lodge on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat using #HGTVLodge. The Lodge also will host several must-see Facebook Live videos with the HGTV stars and will post exclusive artist interviews via Instagram Stories. On Sunday, the network will host a special VIP event at the Lodge for the leading Nashville-area lifestyle writers and social influencers.

For media who want to schedule interviews with the artists appearing at the HGTV Lodge, CMA Media Guidelines specify that only credentialed journalists can conduct interviews onsite at CMA Fest. Media must contact the artist’s publicist and/or record label to set up interviews prior to arrival at CMA Fest. A list of publicist contacts can be found at CMApress.com. Please note that when arranging an artist interview, a scheduled location for the interview must be confirmed with the publicist. If you cannot interview the artist at the Lodge, then an alternative off-site location must be designated. For media interested in touring the Lodge, please contact Chelsey Riemann at criemann@hgtv.com and Amy Hammontree at ahammontree@hgtv.com.

Schedule of Events* at HGTV Lodge (All times CDT): 

Thursday, June 7: 
10 a.m.:        Michael Ray
11 a.m.:        LOCASH
1 p.m.:          Ashley McBryde
2 p.m.:          Chris Lane
3 p.m.:          Jordan Davis
5 p.m.:          Luke Combs

Friday, June 8:
10 a.m.:        Cassadee Pope
11 a.m.:        Kip Moore
12:30 p.m.:  LANCO
2 p.m.:          Jon Pardi
3 p.m.:          Cam
4 p.m.:          ASCAP Hit Songwriters Round: featuring Ryan Hurd, Jillian Jacqueline and Chris DeStefano
5 p.m.:          Lee Brice

Saturday, June 9:
10 a.m.:       Trisha Yearwood
11 a.m.:       Lindsay Ell
12 p.m.:       Morgan Evans
1 p.m.:         Lee Ann Womack
2 p.m.:         Meet and Greet with Jonathan and Drew Scott
4 p.m.:         Dustin Lynch
5 p.m.:         Lauren Alaina

Sunday, June 10:
11 a.m.:       Sony Discovered: featuring Carlton Anderson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes and Rachel Wammack
12 p.m.:       Maddie & Tae
1:30 p.m.:    Eric Paslay
2:30 p.m.:    Walker Hayes
4:00 p.m.:    The Cadillac Three

*All appearances and times subject to change without notice.

ABOUT HGTV
HGTV delivers the superstar experts, fascinating families, compelling renovations and stunning transformations that make all things home fun. America’s favorite way to get entertaining, relatable and inspirational home and lifestyle content, HGTV offers: a top 10 cable network that is distributed to more than 90 million U.S. households; a website, HGTV.com, that attracts an average of 9.7 million people each month; a social footprint of 16.8 million; HGTV Magazine, a monthly publication that reaches more than one million readers and exclusive collections of home-oriented products through the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line.  Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. HGTV is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

About CMA Fest 
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 47th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts fans from all 50 states and nearly 20 foreign countries. In 2017, CMA Fest featured 11 stages with over 350 artists, 1,100 musicians, and 167 hours of music – all to benefit music education. Since 2006, CMA and the CMA Foundation have donated more than $21 million to sustainable music education initiatives across the U.S. thanks to the fans who attend CMA Fest and the artists who perform for free. CMA Fest is filmed for a three-hour ABC Television Network special. 2018 marks the 15th consecutive year of the broadcast.

ABOUT POP2LIFE
Pop2Life is an award-winning, Condé Nast brand experience agency based in New York. Founded by Eric Murphy in 2003, the company offers ideation and strategy, environmental design and creative services, full-service event production, talent procurement, as well as software with a service through Concierge.com. Clients include Discovery Inc., AMC, Capital One, Comedy Central, Lincoln Motor Company, Allure, and iHeartRadio, among many others.

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CMT And PEDIGREE Invite Dogs (And Owners) To First “Paws & Play” Music Festival On Sunday, June 3 in Nashville

By on May 23, 2018 in In The Press

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.

WHAT:   CMT AND THE PEDIGREE BRAND’S FIRST-EVER “PAWS & PLAY” MUSIC FESTIVAL

WHERE:  Cumberland Park (592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213)

WHEN:    Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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 Human Association, who will feature adoptable dogs onsite looking for fur-ever homes.

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NFL Draft Coming To Nashville In 2019

By on May 23, 2018 in In The Press

The National Football League has announced that Nashville will host the 2019 NFL Draft, which will take place April 25-27, 2019. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, in partnership with the Tennessee Titans, led the bid process for the NFL Draft on behalf of the city.

The 2019 NFL Draft is expected to draw approximately 20,000 to 25,000 out-of-town visitors, which will generate a significant number of hotel bookings. It is anticipated that the three-day event will be broadcast on four networks, which will generate substantial national marketing for the city.

Mayor David Briley: “The NFL Draft will be another wonderful opportunity to bring the sports world to Nashville and show off everything our city has to offer. I appreciate all the hard work the Convention & Visitors Corp, the Titans and others have put into our winning bid. We’re looking forward to hosting the other 31 NFL teams, the league’s future stars, the fans, and the national and international media next spring.”

Amy Adams Strunk, Tennessee Titans Controlling Owner: “We are thrilled for the city of Nashville, our fans and our team that we have been selected to host the 2019 NFL Draft. The city and the Titans put a lot of effort into this proposal, and we can’t wait to see it come to life next year. I personally would like to thank Commissioner Goodell and the NFL for this opportunity; Metro Nashville Government, led by Mayor David Briley; Butch Spyridon at the CVC; Scott Ramsey at the Sports Council and all those who have contributed to this effort. Nashville is known as an entertainment destination, and we look forward to showing the football world what that looks like on a very big stage.”

Butch Spyridon, president and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp: “Nashville is honored to host the 2019 NFL Draft. We are prepared to deliver a unique Music City experience and an NFL-caliber event. I would like to thank the Titans and owner, Amy Adams Strunk, for their support and the NFL for their confidence.”

At the April 2018 draft, which was held in Dallas, more than 2,000 credentialed media covered the event and over 45 million broadcast viewers watched it over the course of three days on three national networks.

Philadelphia hosted the 2017 NFL Draft and reported $56.1 million in direct spending and $7.9 million in state and local taxes. Attendance over three days was 250,000, representing 42 different states. The room nights sold figure was 18,991.

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Chris Stapleton Pop-Up Shop Confirmed In Downtown Nashville during CMA Fest

By on May 23, 2018 in In The Press

Chris Stapleton will hold an exclusive pop-up store at The George Jones during next month’s CMA Fest. Open June 7–10 from 10:00AM–6:00PM, the store will feature exclusive merchandise, custom Louisville Slugger bats and more.

Stapleton will also perform during this year’s festival—at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, June 9 (10:30PM) as well as part of Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, June 6. Moreover, earlier in the evening on June 6, he will perform at the 2018 CMT Music Awards where he is nominated for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for “Say Something” with Justin Timberlake and CMT Performance of the Year for “I Won’t Back Down” (from 2017 CMT Artist of the Year) with Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Little Big Town.

The performances continue a triumphant year for Stapleton following the release his two acclaimed 2017 albums—From A Room: Volume 1 (certified platinum) and From A Room: Volume 2 (certified gold).

In celebration of the albums, Stapleton will hit the road again this year as part of the expansive “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show” tour. Dates include New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ The Forum and Chicago’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre among many others. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb as special guests. All tickets are now on-sale. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Both Volume 1 and Volume 2 take their name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A (the capital “A” in “From A Room”) where they were recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. Along with Stapleton on vocals and guitar and Cobb on acoustic guitar, the album features Morgane Stapleton on harmony vocals as well as longtime band-members J.T. Cure on bass and Derek Mixon on drums.

Stapleton was recently awarded Best Country Album (From A Room: Volume 1), Best Country Song (“Broken Halos”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“Either Way”) at the 60th GRAMMY Awards, Album of the Year (From A Room: Volume 1) and Male Vocalist of the Year at The 51st Annual CMA Awards, Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (From A Room: Volume 1 as both artist and producer) at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards and Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album (From A Room: Volume 1) at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

Moreover, Stapleton is featured on Justin Timberlake’s new song, “Say Something.” The music video—which was filmed in a single shot at L.A.’s historic Bradbury Building—has been viewed over 200 million times. Watch here.

 “CHRIS STAPLETON’S ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW”

May 26—Daytona, FL—Country 500

May 27—New Orleans, LA—Bayou Country Superfest

June 6—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium*

June 9—Nashville, TN—CMA Fest – Nissan Stadium

June 15—Houston, TX—Minute Maid Park†

June 16—Brandon, MS—Brandon Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)

June 22—Rogers, AR—Walmart Amp‡ (SOLD OUT)

June 23—Dallas, TX—AT&T Stadium†

June 28—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater‡

June 29—Philadelphia, PA—BB&T Pavilion‡

June 30—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center‡

July 13—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡ (SOLD OUT)

July 14—Louisville, KY—Forecastle Fest

July 15—Birmingham, AL—Sloss Fest

July 19—Spokane, WA—Spokane Arena‡

July 20—Portland, OR—Sunlight Supply Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)

July 21—Seattle, WA—White River Amphitheatre‡

July 26—South Lake Tahoe, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys‡

July 27—Sacramento, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre‡

July 28—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre‡

August 2—Billings, MT—Rimrock Auto Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)

August 3—Missoula, MT—Adams Center‡ (SOLD OUT)

August 4—Boise, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena‡

August 9—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater‡

August 10—Denver, CO—Pepsi Center‡ (SOLD OUT)

August 11—Salt Lake City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre‡

August 16—San Diego, CA—Mattress Firm Amphitheatre‡

August 17—Anaheim, CA—Honda Center‡

August 18—Los Angeles, CA—The Forum‡

August 23—Saratoga Springs, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center‡

August 24—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)

August 25— Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion‡

September 23—Franklin, TN—Pilgrimage Music Festival

October 4—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center‡

October 5—Indianapolis, IN—Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center‡

October 6—Chicago, IL—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡

October 11—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 12—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 13—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live‡

October 19—Alpharetta, GA—Verizon Amphitheatre‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 20—Atlanta, GA—Lakewood Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 25—Columbia, SC—Colonial Life Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 26—Knoxville, TN—Thompson Boling Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)

October 27—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)

November 2—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden‡

November 3—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena‡

November 4—Baltimore, MD—Royal Farms Arena‡

*as part of Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam with John Prine, Margo Price, Connie Smith and more

†with The Eagles

‡with special guests Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb

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Star-Packed Lineup Announced For “Gretsch Presents The Fifth Annual GEORGIA ON MY MIND” To Be Held June 26 At The Historic Ryman Auditorium In Nashville

By on May 22, 2018 in In The Press

The “Gretsch Presents the Fifth Annual Georgia On My Mind” benefit concert is a celebration of the Peach State’s musical mavericks and influence on today’s chart-topping hits hosted by the Peach Pickers: Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and Ben Hayslip.

 

The Peach Pickers hand-pick a star-studded group of friends to celebrate the music of their home state with proceeds benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation. Performers this year include Lauren Alaina, Travis Denning, Chris Janson, Michael Ray, songwriters Pat Alger and Tony Arata many more.

 

The event returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 26. Tickets are available now for $54.50 and $44.50 via Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, ryman.com,or by calling (800) 745-3000.

 

“For Ben, Rhett and I, it’s almost like organizing a bonfire party in South Georgia every year. We call our friends, they call their friends and we all get together, play the songs we love and tell stories,” said Davidson, who chairs the Georgia Music Foundation. “The fact that the last four concerts have allowed us to donate nearly $300,000 to the Georgia Music Foundation and support music education programs all over our home state is icing on the cake.”

 

Tickets often sell out prior to the concert and surprise guests join the fun each year. Over the past four years, friends joining the Peach Pickers on stage have included Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Big Boi of Outkast, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Kip Moore, T. Graham Brown, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Craig Campbell, Tyler Farr, Otis Redding III, Dexter Redding, Billy Currington, Drivin’ N Cryin’, Brent Cobb, Trea Landon, Jon Langston, Cole Taylor, and many more.

 

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famers Pat Alger and Tony Arata will be on hand to perform and receive the Georgia Music Foundation Flamekeeper Award given since 2014 to individuals whose tireless work preserves and promotes Georgia’s musical roots and traditions. Past recipients include Jason Aldean; Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of James Brown; Karla Redding-Andrews, Dexter Redding and Otis Redding III, children of Otis Redding; and Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.

 

This year, the Peach Pickers welcome Gretsch, the fourth-generation musical instruments company headquartered in Pooler, GA, as a presenting sponsor. Fred Gretsch, President of The Gretsch Company, said, “As we celebrate our 135th anniversary as a family business run by Dinah Gretsch and me, we are honored to support the Peach Pickers and present ‘Georgia On My Mind.’ The Gretsch family’s goal is enriching lives through participation in music and we’ve seen how proceeds from previous years’ concerts have impacted music education programs around the state of Georgia.”

 

The Georgia Music Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1994, has distributed nearly $300,000 in grants to deserving music education, preservation and outreach programs since the first “Georgia On My Mind” concert was held in 2014. Proceeds from the 2017 concert benefitted 17 schools and non-profit organizations. Among the recipients were Nuçi’s Space in Athens for its annual Camp Amped summer camp; the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon for its 2018 outreach programs; and the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics in Hephzibah for the purchase of Orff instruments.

Info on the grant program is available at www.georgiamusicfoundation.org.

 

About the Peach Pickers: All Georgia natives, the Peach Pickers have accumulated more than 70 No. 1 songs collectively and individually since 2010 and earned numerous awards and accolades. Their respective catalogs include hit songs “I Don’t Want
This Night To End,” “All About Tonight,” “Gimmie That Girl,” “Just A Kiss,” “When She Says Baby,” “Boys Round Here,” “It Goes Like This,” “We Owned The Night,” “I Don’t Dance,” “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” “Point At You,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Small Town Throwdown,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “Star of the Show,” and many more.

 

Platinum sponsor Georgia Tourism is proud to feature native Jason Aldean on the cover of the 2018 Georgia Travel Guide. Free copies are available at www.exploregeorgia.org.

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Watch Now: Jimmie Allen’s Debut Music Video For “Best Shot”  

By on May 22, 2018 in In The Press

Jimmie Allen’s music video for his first single “Best Shot” made its world premiere over the weekend on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown. The personal song was inspired by advice from Jimmie’s grandmother and is currently approaching Top 40 on the Mediabase Country Chart after debuting as the 2nd Most Added song at Country radio. You can now watch the video here: https://jimmieallen.lnk.to/bestshotPR/youtube
Drawing inspiration from the honest and self-reflective nature of the song, the video, directed by Ford Fairchild, brings “Best Shot” to life with a look back through Jimmie’s journey to becoming the man he is today. With family photos and home movies from his childhood, the video showcases Jimmie’s more introspective side however it’s evident in the behind-the-scenes video for “Best Shot,” (which debuted exclusively on One Country here) that the gregarious singer’s personable demeanor, which fans have come to know from his docu-series “Jimmie Allen All In,” is unshakable.
“To me ‘Best Shot’ is about accepting that we all have flaws, we all make mistakes and we’ll all experience a few bumps in the road but all of those hardships lead us to where we are today so at the end of the day, what really counts is that you’re trying your best and giving life your all,” said Allen. “My family has always been such a large part of my journey so it was incredibly special for me to incorporate them into my first-ever music video. It’s a really cool full circle moment to be able to share with them.”
This music video comes on the heels of a remarkable Grand Ole Opry debut, which earned him a standing ovation, as well as the release of a brand new song. “21” is the first track in a new collection of songs the singer calls the “Slower Lower Sessions.” Jimmie will share a new song from the series, which are all inspired by memories growing up in the “Slower Lower” region of Delaware, each month leading up to the launch of his full-length album, due later this year.
“Best Shot” was first introduced to the world through Jimmie’s self-titled EP, which was released in October and subsequently earned him recognition on nearly every “One to Watch” list for 2018. To listen to “Best Shot,” click here.
For tour dates and more information, visit www.JimmieAllenMusic.com.
ABOUT JIMMIE ALLEN:
The epitome of the phrase “persistence pays off,” Jimmie Allen laid it all on the line to make his dreams a reality. Now signed to BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records, Jimmie Allen released his self-titled debut EP (10/2017) featuring a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B, and pop produced by Ash Bowers and Eric Torres.
The Southern Delaware native’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appeared in a Diet Coke ad with megastar Taylor Swift. “Blue Jean Baby,” off his debut EP, immediately caught the attention of country music fans and critics alike with its soulful groove— rocketing it to #8 on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 chart and #5 on Spotify’s Wild Country playlist. Allen is currently introducing his music across the country sharing the stage with the likes of David Nail and superstar Toby Keith. The hot newcomer has already been heralded as one of the top “artists to watch in 2018” by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pandora, Sounds Like Nashville, NY Country Swag, Country Music Rocks and New England Country Music has earned spots in CMT’s “18 for 2018” Listen Up program, Bobby Bones’ Class of 2018.
JIMMIE ALLEN LINKS:
Twitter: @JimmieAllen
www.facebook.com/jimmieallenmusicwww.instagram.com/jimmieallen

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Cassadee Pope Invites Fans ‘Home’ To Nashville For The CMA Music Festival

By on May 22, 2018 in In The Press

Cassadee Pope’s recent single release, “Take You Home,” has resonated with her fans to the tune of more than 3 million streams. It’s marked the GRAMMY® award-nominated, platinum-certified country hit maker’s return, not only with a renewed and refreshed outlook on her music, but with an unwavering commitment and gratitude for her fans.

“I really felt like I wanted to be able to give someone the chance to experience the CMA Festival,” said Pope. “It’s an amazing experience, really unlike anything else, which I hope will give someone a feel for what makes my home tick.”

The “Take You Home…To Nashville”, appropriately named for her recent single release “Take You Home,” begins today at www.cassadeepope.com. Fans can enter to win two round-trip airfare tickets, hotel accommodations, tickets to the nightly CMA Music Festival concerts at Nissan Stadium and exclusive access to Pope’s first fan celebration with private meet & greet. The winner will be randomly drawn on Friday, May 25th.

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Chase Rice Delivers Special Show Just 3 Days After Surgery

By on May 20, 2018 in In The Press

Chase Rice has faced his fair share of injuries over the years. While playing football at UNC, he took a hit directly to his left ankle, resulting in a win for the team but surgery and a missed season for the athlete. In the midst of rehabbing, he took another hit with the passing of his father. That time off between his injury and his loss led a disheartened Rice to channel his frustrations into music, leading to his discovery and love of songwriting … and eventually the start of his career in music.
Fast forward 10 years and millions of fans later, and Rice found himself nearly benched again.
Rice tore his pectoral muscle while filming the music video for “Eyes On You,” a song from his latest, Lambs & Lions, that hit the U.S. Viral 50 Chart immediately after its release. Despite undergoing surgery just three days prior, as he shared on social media, Rice brought the energy that’s built him a faithful fan following around the world to a passionate crowd at the sold out House of Blues last night, giving his fans the night of their lives in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Stepping on stage with his right arm in a sling and the mic in the other, the Carolinian snarled, “There was no question in my mind about whether or not we’d be here tonight. After hearing this crowd sing ‘Eyes On You’ back to us as loud as you have, I’m even more excited for everyone to see this music video soon,” Rice marveled. “You andthis right here — this energy — this is why we do what we do and why nothing was going to stop me from getting on this stage tonight.”
The show Friday marked 10 years to the day that his father passed away, making his performance all the more significant. Rice’s brother Casey joined him for the night, bringing Chase a small Martin guitar, the only size permitted for Rice to play while rehabilitating and the only one of its kind within 100 miles of Friday’s show. Just above its neck Rice inscribed “5-18-18” to commemorate the anniversary and special night.
Rice is committed to rehabbing on the road and is adamant no shows will be cancelled as he continues to play for fans across this country this summer on the Lambs & Lion Tour and at various festival dates.
2018 Chase Rice tour dates are as follows:
Monday, May 21 – WXCY Country Chrysler Performance Stage, Wilmington, Del.

Tuesday, May 22 – F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.Friday, May 25 – Circle K Speedstreet, Charlotte, N.C.Saturday, May 26 – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, W.Va.

Thursday, May 31 – Dusty Armadillo, Rootstown, Ohio

Friday, June 1 – Dusty Armadillo, Rootstown, Ohio

Sunday, June 3 – XFINITY Live, Philadelphia, Pa.

Thursday, June 7 – CMA Fest, Nashville, Tenn.

Saturday, June 9 – SummitFest, Blue Ash, Ohio

Thursday, June 14 – Old Settler’s Day Festival, Rockton, Ill.

Friday, June 15 – Tailgates N’ Tallboys, Peoria, Ill.

Saturday, June 16 – The Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Friday, June 22 – Victory Plaza at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Saturday, June 23 – Taste of Joliet, Joliet, Ill.

Thursday, June 28 – The Paramount, Huntington, N.Y.

Sunday, July 1 – Trackside Music Festival, London, Ont., Canada

Friday, July 6 – Cavendish Beach Music Festival – Cavendish, P.E.I., Canada

Thursday, July 12 – Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, Minn.

Friday, July 13 – Brenton Skating Plaza, Des Moines, Iowa

Saturday, July 14 – Country Boom, La Crosse, Wis.

Friday, July 20 – The Waiting Room Outdoors, Omaha, Neb.

Saturday, July 21 – Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, Wyo.

Thursday, July 26 – The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Friday, July 27 – Concert on the Course, Albany, N.Y.

Saturday, July 28 – Peck Fest, Leon, Wyo.

Tuesday, July 31 – Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs, Wyo.

Friday, August 10 – Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach, Del.

Saturday, August 11 – Indian Ranch, Webster, Mass.

Sunday, August 12 – New England Country Music Festival, Portsmouth, N.H.

For more information, visit www.chaserice.com and follow on Twitter and Facebook @ChaseRiceMusic or Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice

Country music maverick Chase Rice has become one of country music’s most exciting figures since arriving in Nashville, building a loyal fan base across the country through his energetic live shows and gaining the attention of music critics and industry professionals alike with his edgy, eclectic sound. The Tar Heel State native recently released his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, with new label Broken Bow Records. Rice’s debut album Ignite the Night debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, and produced a pair of Top 5 hits, the Platinum-certified “Ready Set Roll” and “Gonna Wanna Tonight.” After supporting Kenny Chesney’sThe Big Revival Tour 2015, Rice consistently sold out 2,500-3,000 seat venues on his JD and Jesus Tour and Everybody We Know Does Tour, and is currently on the road headlining his 2018 Lambs & Lions Tour. His first single from Lambs & Lions, “Three Chords & The Truth,” is currently in the Top 25 on the country charts and available at digital retailers now.

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