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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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Sam Hunt Releases New Single “Downtown’s Dead” – Available Now

By on May 19, 2018 in In The Press

Sam Hunt released his brand new single, “Downtown’s Dead,” this week. Dropping hints on his
socials all day Tuesday, Hunt’s new song, co-written by Hunt with Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and Charlie Handsome, is now available HERE.

“Downtown’s Dead” is the first new single from the critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated superstar since last year’s record-breaking, 5x Platinum-selling smash, “Body Like A Back Road.” At 34 weeks, Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” set the record for the most weeks at No. 1 in the six-decade history of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and earned Hunt the 2017 Academy of Country Music Award for “Single Record of the Year.” Hunt will also receive the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award at the ACM Honors ceremony this summer in recognition of this unprecedented achievement. Additionally, “Body Like A Back Road” was the No. 1 most-streamed and the No. 1 most-downloaded country song of 2017, received CMT’s inaugural Song of the Year Award for 2017, and it is nominated for two Billboard Music Awards – Top Selling Song and Top Country Song. Hunt is also nominated for the Billboard Chart Achievement Award, Top Country Artist and Top Country Male Artist at this weekend’s celebration. Fans can vote for Hunt’s Chart Achievement nomination

HERE and tune in to the 2018 Billboard Music Awards live on Sunday, May 20 at 8pm ET on NBC.

Hunt hits the road this month as a special guest on Luke Bryan’s What Makes You Country Tour – XL Stadium Sized along with country star Jon Pardi and opening artists Morgan Wallen (May-Aug) and Carly Pearce (Sep-Oct). Kicking off May 31 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ONT., Hunt, Bryan and Pardi will hit 13 of North America’s biggest and best sports stadiums including MetLife Stadium (NYC), Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati), Raymond James Stadium (Tampa), Heinz Field (Pittsburgh), Fenway Park (Boston), Target Field (Minneapolis), Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles), Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Denver), Busch Stadium (St. Louis), Wrigley Field (Chicago), BC Place Stadium (Vancouver) and Ford Field (Detroit).

For more information on music, tour dates and tickets, please visit
www.SamHunt.com.

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Inaugural “Live In The Vineyard” Goes Country

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Carrie Underwood with ACM CEO Pete Fisher Photo credit: Will Bucqouy

The first official Live In The Vineyard Goes Country was a huge success that featured a headlining performance by Carrie Underwood and intimate acoustic performances by Hunter Hayes, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Ashley McBryde, Jerrod Niemann, Maddie & Tae, Eric Paslay, Maggie Rose, Lindsay Ell, Jillian Jacqueline, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cale Dodds, Rachel Wammack, Carleton Anderson and Cash Campbell. The event, in partnership with the Academy of Country Music®, had country music taking over the Napa Valley and gave attendees exclusive access to recording artists, top tier wine makers and world-renowned chefs during a “once-in-a-lifetime” three-day event. Events were held at Peju Winery, The Meritage Resort & Spa, Italics Winery, Regusci Winery, First Street Napa (Archer Hotel), Whetstone Wine Cellars, JaM Cellars Ballroom at Blue Note Napa and Liana Estates. The close to 400 attendees at the private event were blown away by performances specifically curated for the inaugural event where CMT Top 20 Countdown were also onsite shooting a very special episode.

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Rodney Atkins To Host Eighth Annual “Music City Gives Back” On Monday, June 4 At Ascend Park

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

One of Country Aircheck’s “most-played artists of the decade,” Rodney Atkins will kick off a week of country music ahead of CMA Fest 2018 with his eighth annual “Music City Gives Back” concert on Monday, June 4. The star-studded event will be held at Ascend Park and feature a performance by Atkins along with friends Big & Rich, as well as additional artists to be announced in the coming days.

“This show has become a highlight of every summer for me,” said Atkins. “It gets bigger and better each year, and it’s such a fun way for us to give back to the W.O. Smith Music School here in Nashville. We have some great artists joining us this year and I’m so grateful for their support.”

The concert is free and open to the public with first-come, first-served seating. Select artists will also be available to sign autographs in the sponsor activation area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with performances beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Ally Bank, Carl Black Chevrolet and Wrangler® return for the eighth year as presenting sponsors for Music City Gives Back. Wrangler will share live video of the show at WranglerNetwork.com, while Music City Gives Back will also be heard all across North America on TuneIn’s “Country Roads” station, the most listened to country station on the platform.

Atkins recently released “Caught Up In The Country,” the lead single off his forthcoming fifth studio album expected later this year. Big & Rich are nominated for a CMT Music Award in the 2018 Duo Video of the Year category for their hit single “California.”

 

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

About Rodney Atkins

Rodney Atkins is an award-winning country music singer/songwriter whose six chart-topping hits include “Take A Back Road,” “It’s America,” “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy),” “These Are My People,” “Watching You” and “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows).” Having recently surpassed 13 million units sold during his notable career, Atkins also landed six songs on Country Aircheck’s “Top 100 Songs of Our Decade,” including the No. 1 most-played song with his Platinum-certified hit, “Watching You.” He recently released “Caught Up In The Country” to country radio, with a forthcoming studio album expected this fall. For more information and the latest updates, visit www.RodneyAtkins.com or follow online @RodneyAtkins.

About Big & Rich

They are America’s Technicolor cowboys, brothers-in-arms in service to the creed that great music has no boundaries. Individually, John and Big Kenny are first-rate musicians, songwriters, producers, entertainers—and now the creative force behind their own label imprint, Big & Rich Records. Together, they are one of the most truly original musical forces ever unleashed on a welcoming world. Big & Rich have made a career of being relatable and musically relevant since exploding into the public consciousness in 2003 as the rarest of breeds—true country music game changers. With 2004’s triple-platinum Horse of a Different Color, they were able to tap into the best strands of a wide spectrum of popular music, filter them through their pens and voices and produce a sound that is instantly recognizable, if not classifiable.

About Ally Financial Inc.

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial services company with assets of $170.0 billion as of March 31, 2018. As a client-centric company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions, Ally is relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial partner for its consumer, commercial and corporate customers. Ally’s award-winning online bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) offers mortgage-lending services and a variety of deposit and other banking products, including CDs, online savings, money market and checking accounts and IRA products. Ally also promotes the Ally CashBack Credit Card. Additionally, Ally offers securities brokerage and investment advisory services through Ally Invest. Ally remains one of the largest full-service auto finance operations in the country with a complementary auto-focused insurance business, which together serve more than 18,000 dealer customers and millions of auto consumers. Ally’s robust corporate finance business offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit www.ally.com/#/disclosures.

About Carl Black Chevrolet

Carl Black Chevrolet is one of General Motors’ top dealers with locations in Atlanta, Nashville and Orlando as well as online at carlblack.com.

About Wrangler

Wrangler has been an icon in authentic American style around the world for more than 70 years. With a rich legacy rooted in the American west, Wrangler commits to offering unmatched quality and timeless design. Its collections for men, women and children look and feel great, inspiring those who wear them to be strong and ready for life, every day. Wrangler is available in retail stores worldwide, including brand flagship stores in Denver and Dallas, department stores, mass-market retailers, specialty shops, western outfitters and online. A VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, Wrangler is backed by one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies. For more information, visit Wrangler.com.

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Sony Music Nashville Announces Carlton Anderson Signing To Arista Nashville

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Newly signed Arista Nashville recording artist Carlton Anderson is pictured here with Sony Music Nashville staff in Key West (left to right): Sony Music Nashville’s  A&R Manager Margaret Tomlin, A&R Representative Jillian Whitefield, EVP/COO Ken Robold, Director Digital Sales and Streaming Alaina Vehec, SVP A&R Jim Catino, VP Sales and Streaming Caryl Healey Atwood,  EVP Promotion and Artist Development Steve Hodges, Carlton Anderson, VP Arista Nashville Promotion Josh Easler, Sony Music Nashville’s Chairman and CEO Randy Goodman, Senior Director Partnership Marketing Nicole Marinake, VP A&R Taylor Lindsey, Director’s National Promotion Lauren Thomas and EVP Marketing/New Business John Zarling. Photo credit: Adam Davis

Sony Music Nashville has announced the signing of artist and songwriter Carlton Anderson to Arista Nashville.

Anderson is spending time with the Sony Music Nashville team as he prepares to launch his debut single soon. He deftly balances traditional sounds and contemporary themes and was signed as a songwriter at Warner Chappell Music, where he has written with some of the most sought-after songwriters in Nashville.

Anderson grew up in Cypress, Texas, a town northwest of Houston where sports dominated daily conversation and Friday night, but Anderson focused on the other Texas pastime: Music.

Anderson’s musical awakening started with Willie Nelson, who he refers to as “his drug” and quickly advanced to George Strait and a long line of musical mavericks. Styles varied, but the common denominator was that even though they were born in Texas their music transcended borders.

Anderson started working in the oil fields at 16 – two years before it was legal – and worked at a grocery store after school to put away enough money to buy a guitar and small PA so he could play the honky tonks and dancehalls around his hometown after graduation. But the goal was always Nashville.

After three tries he cobbled enough money and the necessary co-sign from his grandparents to attend Nashville’s Belmont University. He moved to Music City and immediately started looking for ways to pay the bills. He dropped off his bag and headed downtown to find a gig. He parked on Fourth Avenue across from the Swingin’ Doors Saloon and heard the band playing “In Color.” He walked in, asked to play a few songs, and the manager offered him a job. He went on to play there five more years.

Anderson was the first to graduate college in his family, which had a firmly grounded “go to work or go to war” mentality, but he learned the ropes through hard work, practice, paying his dues in Texas, and playing for tourists and bachelorette parties in Nashville. He focused on “connecting” with his audience, no matter how distracted or inebriated they were. It wasn’t long before more than tourists were taking notice.

Sony Music Nashville includes is 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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Clare Dunn Releases Brand New Single “More”

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Today, MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Clare Dunn releases her brand new single, “More.” Clare, writing the song with Gordie Sampson and Josh Kear, shows us a glimpse of her sentimental side.

“More” is available now
HERE and impacts country radio June 4.

A dynamic new artist on the country music scene who has garnered critical praise as a “masterful guitar player who can do it all” (CMT), Clare joined American rock icon
Bob Seger for his 2015 Ride Out Tour where she earned nightly standing ovations. The Colorado native with “swaggering confidence and soulful vocals” (Rolling Stone) also hit the road with country superstar Miranda Lambert on her recent
Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, as well as with country music’s platinum-selling artist Chris Young on the
I’m Comin’ Over Tour. Clare, named “One to Watch” by USA Today,
Billboard, The Boston Globe and Rolling Stone,
wrote all of the songs on her self-titled EP including fan favorites “Move On,” “Tuxedo” and the emotional “Old Hat.”

In addition to her regular tour schedule, Clare has upcoming performances at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry and the CMA Music Festival.

For more information, please visit
www.ClareDunn.com.

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Two-Time GRAMMY Award-Winning Duo for KING & COUNTRY Debut Poignant New Single And Video For “joy.”

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

PHOTO CREDIT: Cameron Powell

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY released their poignant new single entitled “joy.” today, which debuted simultaneously with the track’s official music video, premiering on Apple Music. The song’s message is revealed quite clearly in not only the lyrics, but in its accompanying music video. “joy.” is the debut single from their highly-anticipated forthcoming third studio album, set to release later this year. Listen to the track HERE

Watch the video exclusively on Apple Music HERE.

for KING & COUNTRY is comprised of Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. Reflecting on the video, Joel explains, “We came up with the concept to shoot the video in a mock television studio as a fun metaphor to represent the need to work through the noise – to remind us that joy can always be found in any circumstance. We hope that the idea behind the song (and video) will place a spotlight on the truth, that we can actively and deliberately – moment by moment and day by day – search for and choose “joy.”

Luke Smallbone added, “We’re not talking about happiness, we’re talking about joy, and I think there’s something very, very different about those two words and how important it is for us to not just let joy fly by us, but to actively choose it. When you wake up in the morning, are you going to be joyful? I think that’s a decision we all get to make.”

The music video includes a cameo appearance by Emmy-nominated actress Candace Cameron Bure as a nightly news anchor who communicates the important message that “while our circumstances haven’t changed, our perspective can.”

 

for KING & COUNTRY sat down with Billboard to discuss their journey to ‘joy.” Read their in depth conversation in “Breaking News” HERE

The Tennessean proclaims, “The lyrics to ‘joy.’ are set to an infectious, swelling melody that compels listeners to physically respond.” Read the full feature HERE

PHOTO CREDIT: Cameron Powell

* PHOTO CREDIT: Cameron Powell
About for KING & COUNTRY:

Soaring melodies, driving rhythms, personal themes, and theatrical instrumentation & performances are the heartbeat of two-time Grammy award winners, for KING & COUNTRY. The Australian duo, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, garnered unanimous critical praise with their latest album – RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG. celebrated a RIAA certified gold record, No. 1 debut on iTunes, a headlining tour with 28 sold-out shows and a 60-date arena tour. Two singles from their debut album Crave also achieved gold status – their crossover hit “Fix My Eyes” and “The Proof of Your Love.” They’ve sold nearly 900,000 equivalent albums, amassed 284M on-demand streams, and 93M YouTube views. In October 2016, the Smallbone brothers released the indie film, Priceless, about human trafficking. They’ve performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Today Show, The Tonight Show, The View, FOX & Friends, and have had songs featured on the Emmys, The Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football, U.S. Open, 7UP, and ABC’s The Good Doctor. They are now working on their third studio album set to release in 2018.

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