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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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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.

Follow Home Free on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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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