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VIDEO ALERT: Danielle Bradbery Is Praise-Worthy In New Video For “Worth It” 

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Adam Taylor for BMLG


Danielle Bradbery builds upon the emotional story of her current single, “Worth It,” with an artful, music video which premiered on People.com. The video for the empowering anthem is also now available on Vevo + syndicators with the vertical version on Spotify‘s Wild Country Playlist. Watch here https://DanielleBradbery.lnk.to/WorthItVideo.
The compelling video directed by Shaun Silva, and filmed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, opens with Bradbery navigating an empty theater, speaking to the journey of the song and the impact of its powerful lyrics, “’Cause I’m worth it / You’re crazy, baby, if you think that I don’t know it / I ain’t afraid to walk away / If you can’t see it, believe it / And give me the love I’m deserving / ‘Cause I know I’m worth it.” It culminates as she envisions herself performing on the iconic stage.

“This song was one of my favorite tracks on the album from the start, but it’s really taken on a life of its own since we released it,” said Bradbery. “It’s been so great to hear my fans’ stories about how they identify with the message and I’m so proud of this visual element we created to continue telling the story.”

“Worth It,” written by Bradbery together with Jeff Pardo and Molly Reed, carries the emotion and confidence to be vulnerable that Bradbery was able to capture with her first foray into songwriting for her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET (BLMG Records).
She also recently announced a partnership with Nashville-Based lifestyle brand ABLE. Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” with proceeds continuing to support ABLE’s focus on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances.

Currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year), Bradbery is playing festivals and dates throughout the summer before heading across the pond to the UK this fall.

Learn more about Danielle at DanielleBradbery.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @daniellebradbery and Twitter at @DBradbery.

About Danielle Bradbery

Twenty one-year-old, multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery is stepping into her own lane with her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET, out now on BMLG Records. As the title suggests, Bradbery re-introduced herself after taking time since her debut LP to focus on the writing process and for the first time, infusing her own story into her songs – penning seven of the album’s 10 tracks. Lead single “Sway,” written alongside Johan Fransson and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Emily Weisband, perfectly infuses her Pop, R&B, soul and Country influences. The video for the single hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes upon release. Her new single, “Worth It” is currently being introduced to Country radio and follows national TV performances of the emotional tune on TODAY Show and The Voice. Bradbery is currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year). Most recently nominated for ACM Awards New Female Vocalist of the Year, the Texas native has worked on fine-tuning her unique sound since getting her start winning Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, where she soon found success with singles including the GOLD-certified “The Heart of Dixie” and “Young in America” off her self-titled debut album. Since then, Bradbery has joined the bill with notable acts like Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery. In addition to playing festivals throughout the summer, she has frequently surprised crowds on Thomas Rhett’s current HOME TEAM TOUR to perform their intoxicating duet “Playing With Fire” from the deluxe version of his sophomore album. For the latest updated and more, visit DanielleBradbery.com.Danielle Bradbery builds upon the emotional story of her current single, “Worth It,” with an artful, music video which premiered on People.com. The video for the empowering anthem is also now available on Vevo + syndicators with the vertical version on Spotify‘s Wild Country Playlist. Watch here https://DanielleBradbery.lnk.to/WorthItVideo.
The compelling video directed by Shaun Silva, and filmed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, opens with Bradbery navigating an empty theater, speaking to the journey of the song and the impact of its powerful lyrics, “’Cause I’m worth it / You’re crazy, baby, if you think that I don’t know it / I ain’t afraid to walk away / If you can’t see it, believe it / And give me the love I’m deserving / ‘Cause I know I’m worth it.” It culminates as she envisions herself performing on the iconic stage.

“This song was one of my favorite tracks on the album from the start, but it’s really taken on a life of its own since we released it,” said Bradbery. “It’s been so great to hear my fans’ stories about how they identify with the message and I’m so proud of this visual element we created to continue telling the story.”

“Worth It,” written by Bradbery together with Jeff Pardo and Molly Reed, carries the emotion and confidence to be vulnerable that Bradbery was able to capture with her first foray into songwriting for her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET (BLMG Records).

She also recently announced a partnership with Nashville-Based lifestyle brand ABLE. Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” with proceeds continuing to support ABLE’s focus on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances.

Currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year), Bradbery is playing festivals and dates throughout the summer before heading across the pond to the UK this fall.

Learn more about Danielle at DanielleBradbery.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @daniellebradbery and Twitter at @DBradbery.

About Danielle Bradbery

Twenty one-year-old, multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery is stepping into her own lane with her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET, out now on BMLG Records. As the title suggests, Bradbery re-introduced herself after taking time since her debut LP to focus on the writing process and for the first time, infusing her own story into her songs – penning seven of the album’s 10 tracks. Lead single “Sway,” written alongside Johan Fransson and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Emily Weisband, perfectly infuses her Pop, R&B, soul and Country influences. The video for the single hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes upon release. Her new single, “Worth It” is currently being introduced to Country radio and follows national TV performances of the emotional tune on TODAY Show and The Voice. Bradbery is currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year). Most recently nominated for ACM Awards New Female Vocalist of the Year, the Texas native has worked on fine-tuning her unique sound since getting her start winning Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, where she soon found success with singles including the GOLD-certified “The Heart of Dixie” and “Young in America” off her self-titled debut album. Since then, Bradbery has joined the bill with notable acts like Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery. In addition to playing festivals throughout the summer, she has frequently surprised crowds on Thomas Rhett’s current HOME TEAM TOUR to perform their intoxicating duet “Playing With Fire” from the deluxe version of his sophomore album. For the latest updated and more, visit DanielleBradbery.com.

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Tracy Lawrence Appears On “Songs And Stories With John Berry”

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

TUNE-IN this weekend as Tracy Lawrence joins John Berry for “Songs and Stories With John Berry.” The two friends settle in for an evening of reminiscing conversation and performance on HEARTLAND TV, airing Friday May 18th 5:00pm ET, Saturday May 19th 8:30pm ET and Sunday May 20th at 7:00pm ET.
“Songs and Stories With John Berry” live audience tapings took place in the beautiful Natchez Hills Winery, located at The Fontanel Nashville and is currently available to over 160 million households on Heartland TV, The Country Network, The Family Channel, AMG TV, and a growing network of broadcast TV stations across the country. Viewers can find local dates and times HERE.

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ACM Award-Winning Trio Midland Return To The Honky-Tonks In Music Video For “Burn Out” 

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press


Midland mix the vintage style of Urban Cowboy with the ambitious filmmaking of Goodfellas in the music video for their latest single “Burn Out.” Premiering today and available everywhere now, the video, directed by TK McKamy and Midland’s own Cameron Duddy, was filmed in one continuous shot, calling to mind the legendary kitchen-to-club scene in Martin Scorsese’s iconic mob film.

To capture a specific barroom vibe for the video, the Texas trio of Duddy, Mark Wystrach and Jess Carson set up their instruments in the center of the dance floor at the famous Billy Bob’s honky-tonk in Fort Worth, TX. The neon signs, two-stepping couples and Wrangler jeans evoke the Urban Cowboy scene of the Seventies, with patrons tipping back more than a few longnecks. As beer bottles clank all around them – and a waitress gets into a fateful fight with her man – Midland re-create “Burn Out” in one seamless take.

Written by the band with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Burn Out” is the new single off the group’s acclaimed debut album ON THE ROCKS. It follows the GOLD-certified No. 1 “Drinkin’ Problem” and the Top 15 hit “Make a Little.”

“‘Burn Out’ proves these songwriters can turn Nashville tropes on its head thanks to whip-smart lyricism,” said Entertainment Weekly of the song, while Rolling Stone Country raved, “The track smolders with a decidedly Nineties country feel, buoyed by aching three-part vocal harmonies and shimmering pedal steel, with the occasional bit of clever wordplay (‘The smokin’ memory that ain’t nothin’ but ashes’) that never feels forced or gratuitous.”

Named New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year at this year’s ACM Awards, Midland also posted a behind-the-scenes video about the filming of “Burn Out” on Facebook.

The two-time Grammy nominees are currently on a nationwide summer tour and will return to perform at Billy Bob’s on June 2, following two sold-out nights at Texas’ oldest dancehall, Gruene Hall.

Midland is currently up for Group Video of the Year at the 2018 CMT Music Awards on June 6.

They’ll join Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour in September in Bangor, ME.

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YOU GOT ‘EM ALL…Trent Harmon Releases Debut Today

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Two years in the making, and today, TRENT HARMON lays out his soul on YOU GOT ‘EM ALL. His debut album is available everywhere now on Big Machine Records and features 11 tracks, eight which he co-wrote. Get it here https://TrentHarmon.lnk.to/YGEAPR.

The Mississippi native has been hard at work crafting songs for the project since his 2016 American Idol win. Multiple credits include the lead single title track, which Trent wrote after abruptly learning his long-time girlfriend was moving to Thailand to pursue her dreams as he stayed in Nashville. The new music not only reflects his personality but real-life highs and lows.

“There is a story behind each song on the album,” said Trent. “Even with the ones I did not write, I can pinpoint how it has impacted me. I hope fans feel the same way when they listen. I hope they can relate and share in my journey.”

TRACK LIST

1. “You Got ‘Em All” | Trent Harmon, Justin Ebach, Jordan Minton

2. “There’s a Girl” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

3. “Hold On”| Jim Beavers, Chris Stapleton

4. “Her”| Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Velez

5. “First Five Minutes” | Trent Harmon, Paul DiGiovanni, Adam Hambrick

6. “Money’s On You” | Trent Harmon, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson

7. “’Cause I Do” | Trent Harmon, Josh Kerr, Nick Wayne

8. “On Paper” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

9. “My Somebody” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

10. “Falling (Remix)” | Dallas Davidson, Brett James, Keith Urban

11. “Chandelier” | Sia Furler, Jesse Shatkin

*Produced by Jimmy Robbins and Scott Borchetta

Tune in next week as Trent appears across multiple platforms to share more about his process and the new album:

Monday, May 21 | KTLA Morning News (9:30am PT)
Monday, May 21 | ET Online YouTube LIVE (12:30pm ET/11:30amCT)
Tuesday, May 22 | Hallmark Home and Family (10:00am ET/9:00am CT/10:00am PT)
Trent will perform songs from his first full-length release on headline dates throughout the summer including a spot tonight on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Shortly thereafter, he will also sign autographs in the Opry Shop at 9:15PM. Trent will return to CMA Fest in Nashville on June 9 at the Chevy Riverfront Stage before joining superstars Rascal Flatts on the road for select dates. For more information, visit TrentHarmon.com.
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Darius Rucker To Perform LIVE On Season Finale Of ABC’s “American Idol”

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press


Three-time GRAMMY winner Darius Rucker will join TV’s fan-favorite music competition series “American Idol” for a special performance on Monday, May21, during part two of the show’s live two-night season finale.

Rucker will sing one of his eight No. 1 country hits, as the finalists – Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe – compete for the crown. The episode will air live at 9:00 p.m. EDT (delayed at 9:00 p.m. PDT) on ABC, as well as streaming and on demand.

About Darius Rucker

Rucker first attained multi-Platinum status in the music industry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since releasing his first country album in 2008, he has celebrated four summits to the top of the Billboard Country albums chart and earned a whole new legion of fans. In 2014, Rucker won his third career GRAMMY award for Best Solo Country Performance for his 4x Platinum selling cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” off his album, True Believers. Rucker’s first two country albums, Learn To Live and Charleston, SC 1966 produced five No. 1 singles including “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long,” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” Southern Style, his fourth studio country album, features his seventh No. 1 single “Homegrown Honey,” co-written by Rucker, label mate Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, and Nathan Chapman. Rucker’s latest album on Capitol Records Nashville, When Was The Last Time, featured the lead single “If I Told You,” his eighth No. 1 on country radio. The album’s second single, “For The First Time,” is currently Top 5-and-climbing.

About American Idol

Helping America determine who will become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, with Emmy® Award-winning Ryan Seacrest returning as host.

“American Idol” is produced by FremantleMedia North America and CORE Media Group’s 19 Entertainment with Trish Kinane serving as showrunner. Executive producers include FremantleMedia North America’s Trish Kinane and Jennifer Mullin, along with executive producer Phil McIntyre representing CORE Media.

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CMA Fest Announces Close Up Stage Artists Of The Day Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan And Dustin Lynch

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press

Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest’s Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists, returns to Music City Center daily Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10 (9:30 AM-5:00 PM). One of the biggest draws is the Artist of the Day session, which spotlights one of Country Music’s favorite acts each day by offering a glimpse into their careers from the CMA Close Up Stage. Dierks Bentley will appear on Thursday, Luke Bryan on Friday, Dustin Lynch on Saturday and Kelsea Ballerini on Sunday.
Country Music superstar Jason Aldean closes out the first night of CMA Fest Thursday, June 7 with a performance at Nissan Stadium. Aldean joins hundreds of previously announced acts performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville during CMA Fest. A limited number of four-day tickets for the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com/tickets or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.

Additional Close Up Stage programming includes:

• Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum presents an interview with 2018 inductee Ricky Skaggs, hosted by Museum Editor Peter Cooper

• The Making of Words with Sara Evans, joined by producer Mark Bright, songwriters Victoria Banks and Emily Shackelton, and hosted by CMT’s Leslie Fram

• “Good Ole Days” – A look at Tracy Lawrence’s career through the lens of his latest album, Good Ole Days, hosted by SiriusXM’s Storme Warren

• “How to Survive Anything” with Naomi Judd

• Bluebird Café songwriters round featuring Jake Etheridge, Adam Hambrick and Tenille Townes

• Songwriters round with Bill Anderson and Bobby Bare

The full CMA Close Up Stage lineup is available on the CMA Fest app. Additional stages and programming taking place at Xfinity Fan Fair X will be announced soon. Tickets for Xfinity Fan Fair X are available for $10 each day or $25 for a four-day pass. Visit CMAFest.com/tickets to purchase.
Several acts have been confirmed to sing the National Anthem at select stages during CMA Fest. Runaway June will kick off Chevy Riverfront Stage Thursday morning, while each of the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium will open with National Anthem performances by The Oak Ridge Boys with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans on Thursday, “Lil Hank Williams” Mason Ramsey on Friday, Jillian Jacqueline on Saturday, and Ray Stevens on Sunday.
All outdoor daytime stages as well as nightly performances at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater are free and open to the public. Fans can purchase the CMA Fest Nash Pass, allowing a limited amount of VIP early access to nightly shows at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater. The Nash Pass will also include Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum tour, Ryman Auditorium tour and four-day admission to Xfinity Fan Fair X.
New this year, CMA has an expanded product line of more than 40 various CMA Fest apparel and accessories. Items are available for pre-order online at countrymu.sc/shcom18. Order by Tuesday, May 29 to receive merch before the festival. During CMA Fest, merch can be found at multiple locations across the footprint, giving fans quick and easy access to souvenirs.
Don’t miss a beat—download the CMA Fest app, or get connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and sign up for CMA Country Connection emails to receive the latest news as soon as it’s announced.
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Tickets On Sale This Weekend For “2018 CMT Music Awards”

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press

PRESALE BEGINS FRIDAY, MAY 18th AT 11AM ET VIA TICKETMASTER

VIP PACKAGES OFFERED TO FANS FOR FIRST TIME

CMT today announced that tickets will go on presale on May 18 and general sale on May 19 for the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” premiering LIVE on Wednesday, June 6 at 8pm ET/PT from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Hosted by Little Big Town, the “2018 CMT Music Awards” is country’s only entirely fan-voted awards show. Fans can purchase presale tickets beginning tomorrow, May 18 via Ticketmaster using password “BUCKLEUP,” and vote now for their favorite artists at vote.cmt.com. A superstar roster of performers and presenters will be announced soon.

TICKET INFORMATION:
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Friday, May 18 – presale beginning at 11am ET/10am CT (Password for presale: BUCKLEUP)
Saturday, May 19 – general sale beginning at 11am ET/10am CT

A limited amount of Ultimate Insider VIP Experiences are available for fans seeking celebrity treatment at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. VIPs will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet and snap a professional photo in addition to watching the show from a premium seat or the standing room pit. Before the Awards show, VIP guests will get to attend select rehearsals and soundcheck, while also having guaranteed access to a taping of CMT Crossroads, CMT New Artist Showcase, and more. To view Ultimate Insider VIP Experience details, please visit: https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/cmt-music-awards/.

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

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

About CMT
CMT is the leading authority on country music and lifestyle, offering a mix of original series, music events and specials. CMT is everywhere its fans are including two cable channels (CMT and the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music), radio (CMT Radio), digital (CMT App, CMT.com) and social (CMT on Facebook, CMT on Instagram and CMT on Twitter). CMT is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Pandora ‘Up Close’ With Dierks Bentley Presented By Southwest Airlines

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press

Pandora (NYSE:P), the largest streaming music provider in the U.S., announces ‘Up Close’ with Dierks Bentley, an intimate live concert experience on June 13 at Capitale in New York City celebrating the release of his ninth studio album, The Mountain, due out on June 8. To celebrate the event, Dierks curated an exclusive mixtape featuring his new music and other tracks that inspired him when writing this album. Pandora listeners can RSVP now for the free event.

“Pandora is the preferred music streaming service in the U.S. for country music fans and the genre is the second highest ranking overall on the platform”

“Pandora is the preferred music streaming service in the U.S. for country music fans and the genre is the second highest ranking overall on the platform,” said Jeff Zuchowski, Vice President of Artist Marketing and Industry Relations at Pandora. “We’re beyond excited to celebrate a career milestone with Dierks Bentley and offer our loyal country fans an opportunity to experience a live concert from one of the best performers in country music today.”

Dierks Bentley is one of the exceptional artists that contribute to the growing presence of country music listeners on Pandora, with over 3.8 million station adds and an overall impression of nearly 3 billion spins to date. His latest single “Women Amen” has been streamed over 22 million times by Pandora listeners since it was released, and his station adds continue to climb week-to-week in anticipation of the new album release.

The ‘Up Close’ with Dierks Bentley concert is the latest installment in a series of exclusive album release events for Pandora listeners with previous shows including Luke Bryan, John Legend and Tim McGraw. The ‘Up Close’ program is part of Pandora’s ongoing commitment to provide loyal listeners with exclusive music content and events to experience the artists they love. Pandora and Southwest® are teaming up to present this unforgettable experience for Dierks Bentley fans.

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora is the world’s most powerful music discovery platform – a place where artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. We are driven by a single purpose: unleashing the infinite power of music by connecting artists and fans, whether through earbuds, car speakers, live on stage or anywhere fans want to experience it. Our team of highly trained musicologists analyze hundreds of attributes for each recording which powers our proprietary Music Genome Project®, delivering billions of hours of personalized music tailored to the tastes of each music listener, full of discovery, making artist/fan connections at unprecedented scale. Founded by musicians, Pandora empowers artists with valuable data and tools to help grow their careers and connect with their fans.

www.pandora.com | @pandoramusic | www.pandoraforbrands.com | @PandoraBrands | amp.pandora.com

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Ole Red Nashville Is Itchin’ To Have A Little Fun; Announces Grand Opening Celebrations

By on May 16, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Tuck-Hinton

Ole Red Nashville, the highly anticipated partnership between Ryman Hospitality Properties and Opry member, Blake Shelton, will officially celebrate its grand opening June 6-10, welcoming fans to CMA Fest. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host multiple events throughout the week, including a “Blake Shelton and Friends” concert.

On Wednesday, June 6 Blake Shelton will christen the Ole Red Nashville stage with an exclusive late night “Blake Shelton and Friends” concert following the CMT Awards. Tickets for Shelton’s performance will not be available for sale to the public. However, fans who want to attend this can’t miss evening will be able to enter for a chance to win tickets to the show.

 

Fans who want in on the action can enter to win at olered.com/grand-opening-sweepstakes/ or by listening for a chance to win on local country radio. A select group of lucky fans who enter will be chosen at random to attend. Special guest performers joining Shelton will be announced at a later date.

Fans who don’t win a coveted slot to “Blake Shelton and Friends” can stream the first three songs from the event live on Ole Red Nashville’s Facebook page at 11 p.m. Central: facebook.com/olerednashville or catch Shelton’s Grand Ole Opry performance on June 7. To purchase tickets, visit opry.com.

 

“Lower Broadway is the centerpiece of Nashville. There’s so much great music and fun going on down there all the time and it’s exciting to now be a part of it – it’s a dream come true,” said Shelton.

Everyone is invited to join in on the fun as celebrations continue all week long with live music programming presented by Spotify. During select hours, guests can experience the restaurant’s highly anticipated menu under the direction of James Beard Award Nominated Executive Chef Garrett Pittler. Highlights include everything from traditional southern favorites (hot chicken, fried pickles and skillet cornbread) to high-end cuisine (oysters, pimento cheese burrata and charcuterie), with a few clever, Oklahoma-inspired specialties like catfish corndogs as well as specialty, hand-crafted cocktails, local brews and a curated wine selection.

“Ole Red is an experience unlike anywhere else on Broadway – from the live entertainment quality to the food, drinks, décor and retail,” said Ryman Hospitality Properties Chairman and CEO Colin Reed. “We are excited to celebrate its grand opening with the thousands of fans and visitors that join us in Nashville for one of the most exciting weeks of the year, CMA Fest.”

Ole Red Nashville is a multi-level, 26,000 square foot entertainment epicenter at the intersection of city chic and southern roots, and is raising the bar on Broadway. The venue features a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor, private VIP booths for small groups as well as a large, upscale private event space – The Hall at Ole Red. The performance space is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and acoustics tailor-made for event programming, including intimate concerts, live-band karaoke, showcases for up-and-coming talent and more.

Topping off Ole Red Nashville is a 6,000-square-foot rooftop with an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant called The Lookout at Ole Red, which provides unmatched views of historic lower Broadway and downtown Nashville.

The Ole Red concept first came to life in Shelton’s adopted hometown of Tishomingo, Okla., last fall. Nashville is the second location, with a third planned for Gatlinburg, Tenn., set to open in 2019.

About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 7,811 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room overflow hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand. The Company also is a joint venture partner in Opry City Stage, the Opry’s first home away from home, in Times Square. For additional information about Ryman Hospitality Properties, visit www.rymanhp.com.

About Ole Red

Ole Red is a country lifestyle and entertainment brand designed to embody the spirit of Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” The brand is anchored by its flagship multi-story bar, restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, with its first location in Blake’s hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. A third location is planned for Gatlinburg, Tennessee, set to open in 2019. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For more information, visit www.olered.com.

About Blake Shelton

Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. In November he released his album Texoma Shore, which became his sixth record to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and marked his 11th all-genre Top 10. Texoma Shore features his Top 10 and climbing single “I Lived It” as well as the smash hit “I’ll Name The Dogs,” a romantic tune that boasts over 68 million streams and recently became his 25th No. 1 song. In the week following album launch, Shelton became the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs chart simultaneously. Texoma Shore follows 2016’s Gold-certified If I’m Honest, the best-selling country album release of the year, which spawned three chart-topping songs and earned him a No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the all-genre Top Album Sales charts.

 

A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has earned a host of honors throughout his career including 20 ACM nominations and the Top Country Artist title at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Shelton proved worthy of the distinction on this winter’s Country Music Freaks headlining tour alongside Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and special guest Trace Adkins. As a coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Voice“, Shelton is a six-time champion, most recently with his contestant Chloe Kohanski. Offstage, Shelton has teamed up with Ryman Hospitality to open a string of Ole Red entertainment restaurant venues, a nod to his 2001 hit of the same name. The flagship location in his Oklahoma hometown Tishomingo opened its doors in September 2017, with Nashville’s venue on lower Broadway following in May 2018.

For more information and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

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Craig Campbell Reveals All-Star Lineup For 6th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge

By on May 15, 2018 in In The Press

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Big hearted Broken Bow Records star CRAIG CAMPBELL is proud to announce the official lineup of his 6TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY CORNHOLE CHALLENGE, with some of the biggest names in Country and beyond set for good times and a good cause.

Taking place at Nashville’s City Winery on June 5, this year’s event will feature CAMPBELL and his wife MINDY, as well as RUSSELL DICKERSON, LINDSAY ELL, WALKER HAYES, BRETT KISSEL, NASCAR driver SCOTT LAGASSE, JR., LOCASH’s CHRIS LUCAS and PRESTON BRUST, JERROD NIEMANN, TAYLOR PHILLIPS, DEE JAY SILVER, TEGAN MARIE, THE CADILLAC THREE’s JAREN JOHNSTON and KELBY RAY, and BRETT YOUNG.

The One Million Strong Benefit – a gala dinner, ceremony and singer-songwriter round with Campbell – at City Winery will follow on June 6, where the final tally of funds raised for Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) will be revealed. Last year’s combined events raised more than $180,000, as fans bid for the chance to compete in the tournament against the stars themselves, and dinner attendees bid on auction items like a backyard BBQ with Campbell and a NASCAR experience with Scott Lagasse, Jr., another Fight CRC spokesman.

Campbell is a national spokesperson for Fight CRC – a nonprofit organization working to increase awareness, education, advocacy and research for colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults in the U.S. The hit maker lost his father to the disease when he was just 11 years old. As Fight CRC’s first national spokesman, Campbell has raised more than $300,000 by co-hosting the organization’s One Million Strong benefit and his celebrity cornhole challenge.

The Georgia native will be in headlines once again on June 8, this time for releasing his highly-anticipated SEE YOU TRY EP – seven diverse tracks featuring his flirtatious chart-riser “See You Try” and two versions of the critically acclaimed “Outskirts of Heaven.” It’s Campbell’s first new collection of tunes in five years, and arrives after a standout 2017 which included Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour.

Campbell will headline select dates across North America throughout the summer of 2018.

ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL:

Country singer-songwriter Craig Campbell’s neo-traditional sensibility and undeniable talent have made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike for nearly a decade. Since launching out of the legendary Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage, and into the Top 15 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with 2010’s heartfelt “Family Man,” Campbell has released two acclaimed studio albums and gathered over 1 billion radio airplay audience impressions. Singles like “Fish” have shown off the Lyons, Georgia, native’s down-home side, while the infectious romance of “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” rose into Country radio’s Top 10. A regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry and widely-praised entertainer, Campbell has been lauded by critical outlets like Rolling Stone Country and tastemakers like Country radio DJ Bobby Bones – who says “Seeing Craig perform live will change your perspective on what a well-rounded artist is.” He has been featured on NBC’s TODAY and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, and is a frequent supporter of both the USO and Fight CRC, where he serves as a national spokesperson in the campaign against colorectal cancer. Last June, Campbell hosted the 5th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, and has helped raise over $300,000 for the Fight CRC organization to date. Following the release of his latest hit, the uplifting 2016 ballad “Outskirts of Heaven,” Campbell has revealed a flirtatious new single – “See You Try” – and a brand new, seven-song EP of the same name on Broken Bow Records is set for June 8. He recently wrapped up Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, and is currently headlining select dates nationwide.

For more information on Craig Campbell, the 6th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.

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ABOUT FIGHT COLORECTAL CANCER:
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a trusted, national nonprofit advocacy organization fighting for a cure. It was founded in 2005 by Nancy Roach, a patient advocate who witnessed the need for colorectal cancer advocacy after her mother-in-law’s diagnosis. The organization plays an important role in rallying colorectal cancer advocates to action. Fight CRC is known for activism and patient empowerment throughout patient, academic, political, scientific, medical and nonprofit communities. With a mission focused on advocacy, research, patient education and awareness, the organization serves advocates in every state of the U.S. and many others around the world. Fight CRC is rated Platinum by nonprofit monitoring group GuideStar and is recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit FightCRC.org.
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