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Post Malone Joins Bud Light Dive Bar Tour As Latest Headliner

By on April 3, 2018 in In The Press

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 20: Post Malone behind the scenes before his Bud Light Dive Bar Tour show in Nashville at Footsies Dive Bar on March 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Bud Light)

History-making, chart topping recording artist, Post Malone, is the next artist joining the brand’s popular Dive Bar Tour this spring. Prior to releasing his next solo studio album and performing for sold-out festival crowds later this summer, Post Malone will take the Bud Light Dive Bar stage to perform for an intimate crowd in Nashville on Wednesday, April 4.  Following-up on crowd-pleasing Dive Bar Tour performances in years past, which have featured Lady Gaga, John Mayer and G-Eazy, America’s favorite light lager is continuing the popular series in 2018 with artists that they consider friends and fans of Bud Light.

 

“It feels super cool to be the next artist to perform on the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour. If you know me, you know I love my Bud Light.” said Post Malone “I can’t wait to get weird with ya’ll in Nashville.”

 

The Bud Light Dive Bar Tour is an extension of the brand’s friendship platform that celebrates the value of building friendships over music and beers. This year, The Bud Light Dive Bar Tour will share some surprises in advance of each show to get music fans even closer to their favorite artists. As in previous Dive Bar Tour shows, Post Malone could also be joined by some surprise musical friends during his performance.

 

Post Malone recently released his latest single, “Psycho” featuring Ty Dolla $ign which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart becoming just the eighth artist to debut multiple songs at No. 1 or 2 on the chart. Meanwhile, his RIAA 5x Platinum hit, “Rockstar” featuring 21 Savage went No. 1 for eight consecutive weeks and RIAA 7x Platinum smash “Congratulations” peaked at number 8 last year. Post Malone is scheduled to drop his second full-length album later this year.

 

“Post Malone has been a long-time friend and supporter of Bud Light, so when we were thinking of artists to collaborate with in 2018, it was a no brainer to look into working with Post,” said Andy Goeler, vice president, Bud Light. “We worked with Post Malone and his team on a program titled ‘One Night Only’ last year and we were thrilled with the fan response and we love that he always has a Bud Light in-hand while performing. We can’t wait to see what he brings to his Dive Bar Tour performance in Nashville next month.”

 

Post Malone’s Bud Light Dive Bar Tour stop will take place in Nashville on Wednesday, April 4 and will be live-streamed on the Bud Light Facebook and Twitter pages for consumers to experience the show live from anywhere in the country. More details on the location and time of the performances will be announced on Bud Light’s social channels in the coming weeks.

 

For more information on the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour, please contact media@anheuser-busch.com.

Join the conversation at #DiveBarTour and follow @BudLight on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

 

About Bud Light
Introduced in 1982, Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it the best-selling and most popular beer in the United States. Bud Light is brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice. The light-bodied beer features a fresh, clean and subtle hop aroma, delicate malt sweetness and a crisp finish that delivers the ultimate refreshment. For more information, visit www.BudLight.com.

 

About Post Malone:

Post Malone, the multiplatinum-certified Dallas, TX artist, continues to make history leading up to Bud Light Dive Bar performance this spring. Most recently, the single “Psycho” [feat. Ty Dolla $ign] bowed at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him “the eighth artist to debut more than one song in the top two positions of the respective chart.” 2017’s “rockstar” ft. 21 Savage also shattered Apple Music’s one-week record total for a single song with 25 million streams worldwide upon release. From there, the RIAA double-certified Platinum song soared to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and held the top spot for eight consecutive weeks, while also crushing the record for “Longest #1 Run on the Spotify Global Chart” for 114 days.

 

Post stirs a mix of genres into his own sonic sound that’s both intoxicating and invigorating on the RIAA double-platinum certified full-length debut album, Stoney. His uncanny ability to cook up a 21st century “sauce” of genres transformed the multiplatinum Dallas, TX maverick into the “#1 Debut Hip-Hop Artist of 2016.” Upon release, Stoney bowed at #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200. In just a few months, the debut album has accumulated over 4 billion streams globally. Setting the pace for alternative 21st century Hip-Hop, Stoney’s unbeatable and unbreakable streak of smashes includes the breakout “White Iverson” (5x-platinum), his first Hot 100 Top 10 entry “Congratulations” [feat. Quavo] (6x-platinum), “Go Flex” (2x-platinum), “Too Young” (Platinum), “I Fall Apart” (Platinum), and “Déjà vu” [feat. Justin Bieber] (Platinum). Moreover, the superstar completed the “longest climb ever to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart” in history, breaking the previous record set in 1989, and topping the chart in its 51st week of release being named “the #3 Overall Streaming Album of 2017.“

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Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town And Jon Pardi Added As Performers For The 53rd Academy Of Country Music Awards™

By on March 30, 2018 in In The Press

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi have been added to the all-star lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. It was also announced that country artists Cam,Dustin Lynch, and Kiefer Sutherland, The Ranchco-stars Sam Elliott and Ashton Kutcher, SEAL Team co-stars David Boreanaz, AJ Buckley and Max Thieriot, as well as The Talk host Eve have been added as presenters for the ceremony.

The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Previously announced ACM Awards performers include Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Midland, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Bebe Rexha, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Brett Young. Previously announced presenters include Drew Brees, Nancy O’Dell, Rebecca Romijn and Lindsey Vonn.

Tickets to the ACM Awards are now on sale at www.axs.com. For more information on the ACM Awards and all ACM events including ACM Party for a Cause®, visitwww.ACMcountry.com and www.PartyForaCause.com. You can like Academy of Country Music on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards and Instagram @ACMAwards for more immediate updates.

 

About the Academy of Country Music Awards

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™ is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM live ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Pete Fisher is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.

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CMA Fest Announces 2018 Performance Line-up

By on March 21, 2018 in In The Press

The Country Music Association proudly reveals the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest. Now in its 47th year, CMA Fest boasts an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10.

Billboard named CMA Fest its No. 1 Country Music festival in the U.S. in 2017, raving, “When it comes to great Country Music festivals, this one has been – and is – the gold standard.” Last year’s CMA Fest drew sold-out crowds and the largest fan engagement by Country Music fans in the event’s history from visitors from all 50 states and nearly 20 international countries. CMA Fest is the longest-running Country Music festival in the world with proceeds going directly to helping enrich and sustain music education programs across the country through CMA’s nonprofit arm, the CMA Foundation, thanks to every artist at the festival donating their time.

Taking the nightly NISSAN STADIUM stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, and Brett Young. Several acts join this year’s Nissan Stadium lineup for the first time with full sets and special performances including Brown, Combs, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Pardi, Pearce and Young. In addition, Lauren Alaina and Bebe Rexha will make guest appearances. Stadium gates open daily at 6:00 PM with performances starting at 8:00 PM. A limited number of four-day tickets for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com/tickets or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.

Always a fan favorite, RIVERFRONT STAGE returns once again with a lineup that will keep crowds rocking from 10:00 AM-5:15 PM each day. Reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi kicks things off Thursday, June 7 (10:00 AM). Additional artists scheduled include A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Frankie Ballard, Lee Brice, Chase Bryant, Cam, Craig Campbell, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Gavin DeGraw, Russell Dickerson, Drake White and The Big Fire, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Hunter Hayes, Walker Hayes, High Valley, Home Free, LANCO, Chris Lane, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Parmalee, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Michael Ray, Dylan Scott, Canaan Smith, Corey Smith, Granger Smith, The Cadillac Three, Morgan Wallen, and Aaron Watson.

Located in Walk of Fame Park, the BREAKOUT STAGE will entertain crowds daily from 10:30 AM-4:55 PM with performances by Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Drew Baldridge, Chris Bandi, Big Smo, Ashley Campbell, Crowder, Jacob Davis, Delta Rae, Cale Dodds, Adam Doleac, Clare Dunn, Brooke Eden, Riley Green, Trent Harmon, Sundance Head, James Barker Band, Jillian Jacqueline, Krystal Keith and Lance Carpenter, Jon Langston, Love and Theft, Ashley McBryde, Logan Mize, Steve Moakler, Muscadine Bloodline, Jerrod Niemann, Luke Pell, Josh Phillips, Radio Romance, Maggie Rose, Runaway June, Dylan Schneider, Sister Hazel, SmithField, The Wild Feathers, Michael Tyler, Walker McGuire, Waterloo Revival, and Charlie Worsham.

Returning for a second year, the BUDWEISER FOREVER COUNTRY STAGE will take place from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM daily. Featuring some of the biggest names in Country Music from recent decades, this year’s lineup includes Keith Anderson, David Ball, John Berry, BlackHawk, Terri Clark, Mark Collie, Billy Dean, Joe Diffie, Exile, “Forever Country, Never Forgotten: A Tribute to Those Lost from Country Music,” Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence (and special guests), Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Little Texas, Lonestar, Mila Mason, Terry McBride, Lorrie Morgan, Heidi Newfield, Jamie O’Neal, Lee Roy Parnell, Restless Heart, Shenandoah, Doug Supernaw, The Bellamy Brothers, Mark Wills, Darryl Worley, and Michelle Wright.

Outdoor daytime performances at Budweiser Forever Country, Riverfront and Breakout stages are free and open to the public. All artist lineups are subject to change.

Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest are used to drive the CMA Foundation’s mission of enriching and sustaining music education programs. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested over $20 million in 85 programs across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and with community outreach organizations.

Additional stage lineups, Fan Fair X activities, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Don’t miss a beat—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.

CMA Fest will once again be filmed for a three-hour national television special to air on the ABC Television Network. This is the 15th consecutive year the festival has been filmed for a broadcast event. “CMA Fest” is executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Gary Halvorson.

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Freebirds World Burrito Opening In Green Hills On March 27th

By on March 21, 2018 in In The Press

Freebirds World Burrito

3800 Hillsboro Pike

Nashville, TN 37215

Open Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Freebirds.com • @FreebirdsWorldBurrito

Freebirds World Burrito, the funky, fast-casual concept known for its customizablelarger-than-life burritos, opens its first Nashville location on Tuesday, March 27. Known for its bold flavors and countless combinations served with a side of rock ‘n’ roll, guests can enjoy premium, made-to-order burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls and salads alongside crave-worthy sides like authentic Texas queso and Freebirds’ infamous Pot Brownies.

To celebrate the occasion, Freebirds is giving away free burritos for a year to the first 25 guests in line on opening day. The Nashville location will incorporate bright wall art and murals by Lynn Wilkerson, long-time Freebirds artist. The restaurant will also feature a newly curated playlist featuring tunes from local Nashville musicians, exhibiting the brand’s passion for music.

Freebirds Launches Breakfast + Convenient “Birdside” Pick-up & Fast Delivery 

Freebirds is rolling out grab-and-go and made-to-order breakfast burritos at the Nashville restaurant, along with coffee and house-made agua frescas. The new breakfast menu will be available daily from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

 

Additionally, Freebirds Nashville is launching “Birdside” pick-up, making it easier than ever for guests to grab a flavorful, made-to-order meal in minutes. Freebirds fanatics can order and pay for their meal ahead of time. Upon arrival, guests can park in dedicated curbside delivery spots and a Freebirds Tribe Member will deliver food from the restaurant to their car.

 

For fanatics who cannot make it to the restaurant, Freebirds is also launching a new, speedy delivery service on March 27. Guests can use Birdside pickup or Freebirds’ new delivery option by ordering online via www.freebirds.com or using the Freebirds App.

Burritos for a Good Cause

As part of the brand’s core values, Freebirds World Burrito is dedicated to giving back to the communities that support their restaurants. From Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25, the community is invited to pre-opening events where guests can try Freebirds for a minimum $5 donation that will benefit the following Nashville organizations:

  • Friday, March 23:
    • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Muscular Dystrophy Association of Nashville 
    • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: CASA Nashville
  • Saturday, March 24:
    • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Musician’s Corner
    • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Hands On Nashville
  • Sunday, March 25:

 

About FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITO:

Since 1987, Freebirds World Burrito has made its mark through an original approach to creating fresh, made-to-order burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls and salads with a vast variety of options that satisfies every palate. The fast-casual trailblazer is proud to provide a high-energy, engaging atmosphere where Tribe Members go above and beyond to assist guests in creating the ultimate burrito experience. Freebirds World Burrito also offers one-of-a-kind catering experiences, fit to accommodate anywhere from 10 to 10,000 guests.

 

Through its lively and inclusive culture, the Austin-based brand has been recognized as one of FastCasual.com’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2014 and 2016. With more than 70 restaurants across the nation, Freebirds World Burrito continues to act as a top contender in the fast-casual category. For more information, visit www.freebirds.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam XX: Over 30 Songs, All-Star Band And Diverse Performances

By on March 13, 2018 in In The Press

Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute To Charlie Daniels on March 07, 2018 at Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tn.
Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute To Charlie Daniels to air Summer 2018 on AXS TV. Photo credit: Rick Diamond

Just hours before entertainers such as Alabama, Alison Krauss, Billy Gibbons, Chris Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the man of the hour, Charlie Daniels and many more took the stage, Rolling Stone noted, “there really is no better showcase for Charlie Daniels or his namesake Band than the Volunteer Jam, the musical carnival that Daniels has kept going since its inception in 1974… The Volunteer Jam didn’t merely become an institution, it reflected how Charlie Daniels thought about his music.”

With a killer ensemble and set list of over 30 songs – from Jamey Johnson’s take on Daniels’ “Long Haired Country Boy” to Skynryd’s performance of “Sweet Home Alabama” to Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Chuck Leavell’s once-in-a-lifetime collaboration on “Midnight Rider” to, of course, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” a packed Bridgestone Arena witnessed over four hours of incredible music continuing the Jam’s legacy.

“Volunteer Jam XX had a kind of “specialness” about it.  The caliber, quantity and variety of talent who took the stage crossed lines, demographics, genres and styles that, while truly diverse, blended together to make for what was most likely the most entertaining Volunteer Jam in its 44 year history.” -Charlie Daniels

Following “Devil,” the all-star backing band paused while Travis Campbell, Glen Campbell’s son presented Daniels with the Tennessee National Guard Minuteman Award. Volunteer Jam emcee Storme Warren then introduced two Navy SEALs, David Rutherford and “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell, for a moment spotlighting the beneficiary of tonight’s concert, the Journey Home Project. The duo surprised Daniels by presenting him with the inaugural Team Never Quit Lifetime Achievement Award for his support of our servicemen and women.

AXS TV filmed the concert event for a primetime broadcast special this summer; information on air date and time to be announced at a later date. Stay tuned to BlackBirdPresents.com for more details.

About Charlie Daniels
From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels.  An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 81, Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children and others in need.

Raised among the longleaf pines of North Carolina, Charlie began his career playing bluegrass music with the Misty Mountain Boys.  After moving to Nashville in 1967, he began making a name for himself as a songwriter, session musician, and producer.  Elvis Presley recorded a tune Charlie co-wrote titled “It Hurts Me,” which was released on the flip side of “Kissin’ Cousins.”  He played on such landmark albums as Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline and tried his hand at producing on the Youngbloods’ Elephant Mountain and Ride the Wind.

His unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records.  Two years later he formed The Charlie Daniels Band, and the group scored its first hit with the top ten “Uneasy Rider.”  Since then the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” “In America,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and of course, his signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.

Visit Charlie Daniels at www.charliedaniels.com

About Blackbird Presents
Blackbird Presents is the worldwide leader in the production of large scale concert events, broadcast specials, TV series, music festivals, & tours.

Blackbird’s recent concerts, broadcast specials and releases include All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, I’ll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples, The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris, Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For The Fans, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, the latter of which earned a 2014 GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal’s awe-inspiring performance of “Statesboro Blues.”

Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson and The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church.

Visit us at www.blackbirdpresents.com

About AXS TV
Launched in July 2012 by visionary entrepreneur CEO Mark Cuban, AXS TV delivers the ultimate in music entertainment programming with an eclectic lineup that includes classic concerts from music’s most iconic bands, as well as exclusive music festival coverage, original hit series, docs that rock, insightful specials, and knock-out live mixed martial arts action. AXS TV is a partnership between Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and CBS. The network is available nationally in the United States and can be seen in parts of Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. For a list of providers, visit axs.tv/subscribe. For more information, see www.axs.tv and www.axs.tv/press. Follow AXS TV on Facebook, Twitter @axstv; Instagram; and YouTube.

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Jake Owen Celebrates Unprecedented Start For New Single “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” With Big Loud Records

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

Big Loud recording artist Jake Owen has a lot to celebrate because of the tremendous support from country radio for his new single “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Over 130 monitored chart-reporting country radio stations added his new song on or before it’s official impact date (TODAY), marking an unprecedented start to a new single in Jake’s career to date. “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” is the most-added record at country radio for a second consecutive week.

“I’m so ecstatic about the launch of this new music and single,” says Owen. “Big Loud Records has done an incredible job launching this new project for me and believing in who I am and what kind of music I’m drawn to make. Joey Moi, once again, helped elevate the song to a whole other level, and we are all fired up about this start to a great 2018. Thanks country radio for believing in me!”

“Jake delivered a huge record and country radio showed up big for us,” adds Stacy Blythe, Big Loud’s National Promotion Director. “134 stations by add date is a debut we couldn’t even imagine. I’m very proud of this Big Loud family and this is just the start!”

Clay Hunnicutt, President of Big Loud Records, expresses, “Thank you to everyone who has helped Jake and the Big Loud team get off to such an amazing start. This far exceeded our expectations. There’s a proven track record that Jake and Joey Moi make great music together, so we really shouldn’t be surprised.”

“I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” was an iHeart World Premiere, and Sirius XM’s “The Highway” blasted it out of the gate. The new nostalgic single is garnering attention from digital media partners as well. Jake graced the cover of Spotify’s Hot Country playlist, featuring “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Also, the song topped Amazon Music’s Fresh Country playlist and was added to Apple Music’s A-List Country playlist, as well as, Pandora’s New Country Now playlist.

In addition, Owen’s 2018 “Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour” kicks off on May 15th in Chattanooga, TN, at AT&T Field, with special guest Chris Janson and rising star Jordan Davis. The majority of shows will take place at baseball stadiums across the country. Check it out HERE. Tickets on sale NOW.

About Jake Owen:
Owen has had six No. 1 singles to date – the 2X PLATINUM anthem “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” PLATINUM-certified hits “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away,” and, GOLD-certified “American Country Love Song.” Owen’s fifth studio album, AMERICAN LOVE, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 4 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart. Most recently, Owen signed a new label deal with Big Loud Records, reuniting him with Joey Moi, who produced his biggest hits to date. Owen and Moi are currently in the studio working on a forthcoming project.

For tour dates and more, visit www.jakeowen.net,
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jakeowen,
and follow him on Instagram @jakeowenofficial & Twitter @jakeowen

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Maren Morris Celebrates First Number One Song, “I Could Use A Love Song”

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

Front Row (L-R):  busbee, Laura Veltz, Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins
Back Row (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, BMLG’s Mike Molinar, BMI’s Jody Williams, Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, Sony Nashville’s Randy Goodman, Janet Weir, and Round Hill’s Josh Saxe
(Photo: John Shearer)

GRAMMY Award-winning BMI songwriter Maren Morris gathered with family and friends to celebrate her first number one song,” I Could Use A Love Song.” The private party was hosted by ASCAP and BMI, and was held at the Crying Wolf in East Nashville. Written by Morris, BMI songwriter Laura Veltz and ASCAP songwriter Jimmy Robbins, “I Could Use A Love Song,” which was produced by busbee, is the third single from her debut album, Hero. While party attendees mingled, BMI’s Jody Williams and ASCAP’s Mike Sistad hosted the presentations that included speeches from each of the writers’ publishers, as well as Sony Nashville’s Randy Goodman and Shane Allen. Morris’ next single, “Rich,” is currently climbing the charts.

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Kane Brown Celebrates First No. 1 Hit “What Ifs” With BMI, ASCAP And SESAC

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

RCA Nashville/Zone 4 artist and BMI songwriter Kane Brown celebrated the #1, double-platinum hit  “What Ifs” with co-writers Matt McGinn (SESAC), Jordan Schmidt (ASCAP) and featured vocalist/middle school classmate, Lauren Alaina (BMI). The record-breaking song marked Brown and McGinn’s first respective number ones as songwriters and recognized Brown’s historic achievement as the first artist in Billboard history to top all 5 Billboard Country charts concurrently. The chart-toppers include his hit single “What Ifs,” his current single, “Heaven,” and his #1 self-titled debut album. Brown and Alaina’s middle school choir teacher Mr. Lamar Gillespie (Mr. G) also made a surprise appearance. Just prior to this, Pinnacle Bank presented a donation on behalf of Kane Brown to the CMA Foundation to support music education. Kent Earls of Universal Music Publishing Group, Shane McAnally and Robin Palmer of SMACK songs, and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Tree Vibez Music also spoke for each of the songwriters, commemorating the occasion. 

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Jon Pardi Celebrates Back-to-Back Number One Hits

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

Top (L-R): Sony/ATV’s Josh Van Valkenburg, Bart Butler and BMI’s Bradley Collins
Bottom (L-R): Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Jon Pardi and Rhett Akins
(Photo: Steve Lowry)

CMA New Artist of the Year and ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year Jon Pardi gathered with songwriters, friends, family, and industry executives to celebrate two consecutive number one singles, “Dirt On My Boots” and “Heartache On The Dance Floor.” The party took place in the lobby of BMI’s Nashville offices and was hosted by BMI’s Bradley Collins, SESAC’s Shannan Hatch, and ASCAP’s Michael Martin. Written by BMI songwriters Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, and ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, “Dirt On My Boots” was the second number one for Pardi. “Heartache On The Dancefloor,” the career third chart-topper for Jon, was written by BMI songwriters Pardi and Bart Butler along with SESAC writer Brice Long. Jon’s new single, “She Ain’t In It,” written by Clint Daniels and Wynn Varble, is Jon’s fourth single from his Gold-certified sophomore album California Sunrise. Jon is currently on tour with Miranda Lambert on the Livin’ Like Hippies Tour and can also be seen out on Luke Bryan’s stadium tour later this year.

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Chris Young Celebrates 10 No. 1 Singles With Party And Live Performance At “Ten” Roof Broadway In Nashville

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

Sony staff presented plaques for “I’m Comin’ Over” (2x Platinum), 10 No. 1 Singles, and “Losing Sleep” (Gold)
Photo ID (L to R): Sony Music Nashville Staff
Matt Galvin, John Zarling, Ken Robold, Paige Altone, Liz Sledge, Nicole Walden, Chris Young, Steve Hodges, RG Curtis, Lauren Thomas, Randy Goodman, Dennis Reese, and Jim Catino. Photo credit: Steve Lowry

ACM Male Vocalist nominee CHRIS YOUNG took the stage at Nashville’s Tin Roof Broadway for a special live performance of his ten No. 1 singles as he joined his music industry friends, including country icon Randy Travis, and family last night in celebrating the chart-topping success of “Losing Sleep.” Renamed “Ten” Roof just for the momentous occasion, the RCA Records Nashville artist performed each of his ten chart-toppers to cap off the party honoring Young (BMI), “Losing Sleep” co-writers Chris DeStefano (ASCAP) and Josh Hoge (SESAC) and co-producer Corey Crowder.  Sony Music Nashville EVP/COO, Ken Robold also surprised the singer with a Double Platinum plaque for his multi-week No. 1, “I’m Comin’ Over.”

“We have no idea if we ever get to stand with a microphone in front of people at a No. 1 party ever again.  I didn’t think I’d get to do my first one,” says Young.  “It really is one of those things where I went from playing at El Chico on Murfreesboro Road, and with everybody’s support…my family’s support…and a lot of luck, right now I’m standing up here talking about my tenth No. 1 and Randy Travis is sitting over there.”
Chris Young No. 1 Singles
“Getting’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)”*
“The Man I Want To Be”
“Voices”*
“Tomorrow”*
“You”*
“Who I Am With You”
“I’m Comin’ Over”*
“Think Of You” with Cassadee Pope*
“Sober Saturday Night” featuring Vince Gill*
“Losing Sleep”*
*co-written by Chris Young

Earlier in the evening, Young made an after-hours visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum where he previewed the new exhibition American Currents: The Music of 2017, including memorabilia from Chris’s noteworthy year. Later this week he headlines the Houston Rodeo before resuming his sold-out “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour,” with more than 40 arena and amphitheater dates on the books including his first hometown headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG:  Recently inducted as a member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, Chris Young achieved another milestone in 2017 with the release of Losing Sleep, his second consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart. At the age of 32 the RCA Records artist has ten No. 1 singles and seven albums to his credit, including the Platinum-certified Neon and 2015’s Gold-certified I’m Comin’ Over, which earned multiple ACM, BBMA, CMA, CMT, Grammy and RDMA nominations and scored three consecutive chart-topping singles. A prolific creator, Losing Sleep is Chris’s third project in less than two years and the title track is his eighth No. 1 as a songwriter.

Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by the Associated Press, Chris has quickly become an international ambassador for country music, performing to packed houses around the world including the sold-out C2C Festival in the UK. With a hit-packed set that highlights his ten chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s “Losing Sleep,” “Sober Saturday Night,” “Think Of You,” and “I’m Comin’ Over” — and seventeen Gold/Platinum certified projects, he’s headlining the Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour, with more than 40 arena and amphitheater dates on the books including his first hometown headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

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