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Kip Moore Wraps International Run With Multiple Sold-Out Dates

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Anthony D’ Angio

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore has kicked off the year with an international bang, wrapping the final of two sold-out stints in Canada last night in Winnipeg, CA (5/17), following a stacked last few months that has seen Moore play to unrelenting crowds across the world. Building a global audience from the ground up, the beginning of 2018 has also seen Moore undertake the first of two capacity-house headlining runs in Canada, as well as a highly-anticipated return to Europe, with Moore “gathering more fans and selling more albums” (Billboard,) and critics declaring Moore is “without a doubt a headliner” (Building Our Own Nashville). Ahead of his second headlining stint in Canada this week, which saw Moore play to six additional full houses, he also recently wrapped a five-show, sold-out run across Australia to thunderous applause.

Kip Moore recently released the “equal parts powerful, heartwarming and tear-jerking” (Entertainment Tonight) new music video for his new single “Last Shot.” The track is the second taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART and follows his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” “SLOWHEART,” is continuing to garner praise by critics across the country as Moore “blends the passion and connection for which he’s known with a new self-awareness that will speak to both commercial and underground audiences” (USA Today) as well as wrapping 2017 on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show, Taste Of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. SLOWHEART follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album WILD ONES heralded as “an impressively singular release from Music Row” by The Guardian and his PLATINUM debut album UP ALL NIGHT that spawned three No. One hit singles. For more information, visit kipmoore.net.

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New Artist Abi Releases Debut Single

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Twenty year old country music newcomer Abi releases her debut single today, the infectious up-tempo
“A Day Without,” co-written by the recently deceased Nashville songwriter
Andrew Dorff [Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney], Jimmy Robbins and Lucie Silvas. “A Day Without,”
a song about loss, strikes close to home for the Nashville-by-way of Midland, Texas-based songstress, who recently lost her father, with whom she shared a unique bond,

“’A Day Without’ brings on a lot of different emotions for me. The sheer thought of losing someone is absolutely terrifying, as is the deep love you might have for a person with who you might feel
like you cannot go on a day without them,” says Abi. “I think that my father’s passing gave me a new perspective on life, and enabled me to channel much deeper emotions into my craft.”

Inspired by everything from the marvelous pop expanse of The Beatles and Shania Twain to the “storytelling” of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, Abi crafted her first song in third grade. She has since
developed into a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, with an impressive resume under her belt. In 2014, Abi joined
Jesse McCartney’s North American tour and 2015 saw Kelly Clarkson handpick Abi to open her massive summer headline run, while she hit the road alongside
Pentatonix a year later. In 2017, her single “Matches” independently caught fire; striking the sweet spot between simmering country soul, twanging guitars and a fierce hook – “Light me up ‘cause baby we’re matches” – CMT fanned the flames an early
champion.

“I think that growing up in Texas, moving to LA, then to Nashville has dramatically helped me to embrace and draw inspiration from all musical styles,” shares Abi, who credits her parents for encouraging
her to pursue her passion. Further, the untimely death of her father opened Abi up to a much deeper exploration of her vulnerability, through her songs.

“A Day Without” is out now:
https://soundcloud.com/9northrecords/abi-a-day-without.

https://soundcloud.com/9northrecords/abi-a-day-without.

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Warner Music Nashville Is PICKIN’ FOR A PURPOSE On May 31 With Michael Ray

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

There’s no better time than summer to spread a little sunshine: Warner Music Nashville will kick off its 9th annual concert series with a Pickin’ for a Purpose event on May 31 featuring Michael Ray and benefiting Wrigley Cares.
Wrigley Cares, named for Ray’s husky/shepherd mix, is a charitable initiative that provides financial and medical support for rescue animals, service pets and more. Over the span of his headlining “Get To You” Tour, Ray has collected more than 100k meals for shelter animals. Guests of all ages are invited to the Pickin’ season launch and are encouraged to bring dog food and supply donations (see wish list here). In the spirit of the event, puppies will be available for adoption and attendees are welcome to bring their own furry friends to join in the fun.
In addition to his rescue efforts and duties as a dog dad, the Atlantic Records / Warner Music Nashville recording artist is preparing to launch his sophomore album Amos the day after Pickin’ for a Purpose, June 1. The record, which features his Top 15 and climbing single “Get To You,” takes its name from Ray’s grandfather, who inspired his passion for music. Proceeds from albums sold onsite will also benefit Wrigley Cares.
To accommodate the extra features of the special event, Pickin’ will take over the Warner Bros. Studio parking lot at 21 Music Square East. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00. Pickin’ for a Purpose is presented by Jägermeister and supported by Dr. Pepper, Lyft, Pop Chips and Topo Chico. Keep an eye out for additional dates of the series to be announced monthly through September.
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Cheap Trick’s New Single “The Summer Looks Good On You” Is Available Now

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Watch the Official Lyric Video Here: https://CheapTrick.lnk.to/SummerLyric

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Join Poison for NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME TOUR, Kicking Off Tonight in Irvine, CA

Single Art Courtesy of Big Machine Records

 

Writers: Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Julian Raymond

Producers: Cheap Trick & GRAMMY® Award Winner Julian Raymond

CHEAP TRICK SUMMER 2018 TOUR DATES

May 18 | Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre*

May 19 | Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock*

May 20 | Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino*

May 22 | Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre*

May 23 | Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

May 25 | Kansas City, MO – Spirit Center*

May 26 | St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*

May 27 | Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2018

May 31 | Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre*

June 2 | Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*

June 3 | The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

June 5 | Atlanta, GA – Verizon Amphitheatre*

June 7 | Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center*

June 8 | Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theater*

June 9 | Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*

June 10 | Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*

June 12 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*

June 13 | Syracuse, NY – Lakeview Amphitheater*

June 14 | Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre*

June 15 | Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook*

June 17 | Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live*

June 19 | Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*

June 21 | Wantagh, NY – Northewell Health @ Jones Beach*

June 22 | Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods*

June 23 | Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center*

June 24 | Allentown, PA – PPL Center*

June 26 | Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater*

June 29 | Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park**

June 30 | Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place*

July 1 | Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Event Center*

July 6 | Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater**

July 8 | Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest

July 13 | Manchester, IA – Delaware County Fair

July 14 | Chippewa Falls, WI – Northern Wisconsin State Fair

July 20 | Bossier City, IA – Horseshoe Bossier City – Riverdome

July 25 | Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Klondike Days Fair

July 26 | Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair

July 27 | Minneapolis, MN – Target Field***

August 3 | Leamington, ON – Hogs for Hospice

August 4 | Columbus, OH – OH State Fair – Celeste Center

August 5 | Binghampton, NY – Spiedie Festival

August 10 | Selbyville, DW – The Freeman Stage at Bayside

August 11 | Boston, MA – Fenway Park***

August 24 | St. Louis, MO – Busch Stadium***

August 26 | Du Quoin, IL – Du Quoin State Fair

August 30 | Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Center of the Arts Amphitheater

August 31 | Winnnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

*with Poison

**with Lynyrd Skynyrd

***with Def Leppard and Journey

ABOUT CHEAP TRICK: Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock ‘n’ roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from “He’s A Whore,” “California Man” and “Dream Police” to “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide No. 1 hit single, “The Flame.” Having released three Big Machine Records’ albums in the last three years – BANG ZOOM CRAZY…HELLO (2016), WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT (2017) and CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (2017) – Cheap Trick are as vital today as ever. 2016 saw Cheap Trick’s long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million featured appearances and more than 40 international GOLD and PLATINUM certifications. 2017’s WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT! was yet another undisputed triumph for the band as the album’s first single, “Long Time Coming,” enjoyed an unprecedented run of 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart. Firmly cemented as one of the most important bands in music history, Cheap Trick will continue their reign as the top progenitors of power-pop having played over 5,000 shows throughout their career. Cheap Trick joins Poison on the road this summer for the NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME TOUR. For tour dates and updates on Cheap Trick, visit CheapTrick.com.

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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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