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Dan + Shay Serve Up A Reflective Shot Of “Tequila” As New Single Impacts Radio On Jan. 10

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Rob Norris

As Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) teased on social media last week, fans are just days away from a taste of the duo’s brand new music. “Tequila,” their first offering in nearly a year, will be available to radio and all streaming partners this Wednesday, January 10. Co-written by Smyers alongside Jordan Reynolds and Nicolle Galyon, the reflective single is much more than just your typical drinking song.

The breakout duo are amping up the momentum from an exceptional 2017, which saw them amass more than 230 million streams, sell out shows in four international territories and earn a half-dozen award nominations – all between celebrating two marriages and a baby. The first new country duo in SoundScan recorded history to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, Dan + Shay collected their second RIAA Platinum certification in 2017 for “From The Ground Up,” the first single off of their sophomore Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville release Obsessed. Soon after they notched their third consecutive No. 1 song with the Gold-certified “How Not To.”

Dan + Shay are currently in the studio working on their upcoming project, due later this year.

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Grammy Nominated Group Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Announce Spring Tour Dates

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

“…arguably the finest songwriter putting pen to paper these days…”

– Associated Press

“The roots-rocker has consistently proved himself to be one of the best
songsmiths in the game, and his hot streak continues with his most
rifftastic LP yet.” – Entertainment Weekly

Two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and his mighty band The 400 Unit have announced Spring 2018 tour dates in support of their highly acclaimed album The Nashville Sound (Southeastern Records). The legendary Richard Thompson has been slated to open most of the new dates (see full list below)

The Nashville Sound has been nominated for two 2018 Grammy Awards – Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song (“If We Were Vampires”). The independently released album has gone on to sell over 120,000 copies.

Following its release, The Nashville Sound received great support from the press. Feature coverage ranged from Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and Garden & Gun to NPR Morning Edition, Huffington Post and Men’s Journal. Isbell was the subject of a November Q&A in Vanity Fair. In 2017, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Saturday Morning, along with feature segments on PBS Newshour and CBS This Morning. (See Highlights). The group recently taped their second appearance of Austin City Limits, which is scheduled to begin airing nationally on January 13th.

The Nashville Sound is the follow up to 2015’s critically acclaimed Something More Than Free, which won Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song (“24 Frames”).

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit features, Isbell (guitar) Derry deBorja (keyboards), Chad Gamble (drums), Jimbo Hart (bass), Amanda Shires (fiddle) and Sadler Vaden (guitar). Years of touring and packing venues in the U.S. and abroad has galvanized this group of fantastic musicians and made them one of strongest acts on the road today.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit ~ 2018 Spring US Tour Dates

April 14 – Savannah, GA – Savannah Music festival

April 15 – Panama City, FL – Marina Civic Center

April 17 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

April 18 – Orlando, FL – Walt Disney Theater

April 20 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center

April 21 – Charleston, SC- Highwater Festival

April 22 – Chattanooga, TN – Tivoli Theatre

April 24 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium

April 25th – Albuquerque, NM – Popejoy Hall

April 26 – El Paso, TX – The Plaza Theatre

April 28 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach

April 30 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

May 1 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

May 2 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre

May 5 – El Dorado, AR – Griffin Music Hall

May 6 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

May 8 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre

May 9 – Knoxville, TN –Tennessee Theatre

May 10 – Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Hospital Foundation Benefit Concert at Von Braun Center

For tour and ticket information go to http://www.jasonisbell.com

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Tune-In Alert: Jillian Jacqueline To Make Her Late-Night Television Debut On NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers (1/15)

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Delaney Royer

Big Loud Records’ rising star JILLIAN JACQUELINE is set to showcase the “Reasons” she is one of Country’s most buzzed-about newcomers, making her late-night television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers (1/15). 

 
Jacqueline will bring her top-notch vocals and razor-sharp lyrics to the national stage one week before her debut single “Reasons” hits Country radio airwaves. Already a streaming sensation, “Reasons” has surpassed 12 million plays on Spotify after skyrocketing into the platform’s Viral 50 USA list.  
 
The inaugural Country artist named to Vevo’s elite dscvr Artists To Watch list, Jacqueline has been chosen as one of CMT’s Listen Up “18 for 2018” while claiming a spot as an emerging artist on lists by Pandora, AXS and more. Amazon Music named Jacqueline its first-ever Weekly One artist, and countless others lauded her debut EP, SIDE A, one of the best releases of 2017. 
 
For tour dates and additional information on Jillian Jacqueline, please visit www.jillianjacqueline.com
 
Reach out to her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
 
About Jillian Jacqueline:
A native of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, Jillian Jacqueline was road-mentored by Country icon Kenny Rogers and has written and recorded alongside legends like Vince Gill and Richard Marx. Combining a progressive mindset with effortlessly raw vocals and new-school, no-holds-barred storytelling, she is part of the exciting Big Loud Records label roster. Determined to do things her own way, she is taking the music scene by storm with the release of her 9-song EP, SIDE A. Vibey videos for SIDE A’s stunning tracks are live now on Vevo. The bold rising talent has intrigued Country fans and media alike with her brutally honest breakup anthem “Reasons” rocketing into Spotify’s Viral 50 USA list while gathering a striking 12 million streams. Named early on as one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know” and praised by American Songwriter as “catchy and radio-ready as hell,“ Jacqueline is the inaugural Country artist on Vevo’s elite dscvr Artists To Watch list. She has been named one of Pandora’s Country Artists To Watch 2018, while also being selected for CMT’s coveted Next Women of Country list and the network’s tastemaking “18 for 2018” rundown of emerging artists. The “dazzling chanteuse-wordsmith” (Rolling Stone) has been invited to co-write with some of the biggest hitmakers in Music City, including Craig Wiseman, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, Lori McKenna and more. In 2018 she will hit the road with Thomas Rhett for select dates on his LIFE CHANGES TOUR 2018 and will join Brett Eldredge as a special guest on THE LONG WAY TOUR after spending 2017 opening shows for Dwight Yoakam, Ryan Adams and Billy Currington. The follow up to her debut project is currently in production, with additional details coming soon. For more information, visit www.jillianjacqueline.com
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Brett Young Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 Hit 

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

“Hitmaker” (Tennessean) Brett Young continues to take “Country radio by storm” (Billboard) earning his third consecutive No. 1 with “Like I Loved You.” Young wrote the GOLD-certified tune alongside Jesse Lee, which climbed to the top spot on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay Charts where it has remained for the past three weeks.

“This was such awesome news to start the new year,” Young said. “I’m genuinely blown away and so thankful to my fans and Country radio for their continued support of my music.”

Already earning the No. 1 spot on Shazam’s Country Chart, Marie Claire named “Like I Loved You” as the top Country Song of 2017 Worth Listening To. The trajectory follows his previous chart-toppers – PLATINUM-selling lead single “Sleep Without You” and 2X PLATINUM smash “In Case You Didn’t Know,” the first Country song released in 2017 to reach PLATINUM-certification status and one of only two Country songs released last year to earn the honor.

“Destined for mass appeal,” (Rolling Stone) Young released his “soothing, approachable” (New York Times) self-titled debut album on BMLG Records. The GOLD-certified album became an instant success leading to breakout hit “In Case You Didn’t Know” being listed in The New York Times 54 Best Songs of 2017, touted as “one of this year’s most impressive pop songs.” Amazon Music named the track as the Top Country Song of 2017 while Pandora listeners also recognized Young’s tune in the Top 50 of their all-genre Top Thumb Hundred list. The song’s official music video was greeted with matched enthusiasm, surpassing 160 million+ views since its release and landing among Vevo’s top all-genre videos of 2017. Young is also the only artist to have two videos on Vevo’s Top Country Videos Chart for 2017.

Young launched his own headlining CALIVILLE TOUR in October, selling out every stop following runs with Country’s hottest including Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett. His momentum continued throughout 2017, landing on multiple Billboard Year End charts and being the only Country talent on the Top New Artists. He also took the No. 2 spot on the Year End Hot Country Songs, Country Digital Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts. ASCAP recognized his “quintessential breakout year,” honoring Young for one of the Most Played Songs of the Year with “Sleep Without You.” Young was named a Ticketmaster New Favorite Artist of 2017, Rare Country’s Best New Artist and was Shazam’s only Country act included on their Emerging Artists of 2017 list. He also drew prestigious CMA, ACM, Teen Choice Award, CMT Music Awards and AIMP Award nominations.

Young is slated to perform at the AT&T College Football Playoff concert in Atlanta this afternoon before hitting the road again for headline dates. Fans can also catch him on January 17 in Riviera Maya, Mexico for Luke Bryan’s CRASH MY PLAYA Festival before joining Thomas Rhett’s LIFE CHANGES TOUR 2018. For additional information, visit: brettyoungmusic.com.

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Hunter Hayes Jump Starts 2018 With “This Girl”  

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

Five-time GRAMMY© nominee Hunter Hayes releases the third installment of his music series this Friday, January 12 with “This Girl.” Co-written by Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert and Jessie Jo Dillon, the track follows the 2017 release of “More” and “You Should Be Loved (feat. The Shadowboxers)”. With lyrics like: Yeah, I swear that I’d trade everything I chase/ They could take it all away/ long as I get to love this girl, “This Girl” highlights Hayes’ guitar-playing and his rich, up-tempo vocals.

“‘This Girl’ was such a fun song to write. Musically, going back to the roots of stuff I grew up listening to, and lyrically highlighting that side of someone that you only get to see when you’ve known each other for a while and how special those moments can be,” says Hayes. “I’m also extremely excited for everyone to see how ‘Pictures’ finishes with this music video!”

The release of “This Girl” follows two installments of his three-part mini-movie “Pictures.” Forbes launched the mini-movie in November also revealing that the culmination of “Pictures” will be a one-time, only mini-motion picture event in Nashville complete with the director, screenwriter, cast and a live performance from Hayes himself.

Praised by Entertainment Weekly as “an undeniable songwriting talent,” Hayes “has proved himself seemingly effortlessly as a true musical phenomenon” (Yahoo Music) and continues to deliver innovative avenues to share his music with fans across the country. Follow along as he reveals audio for the third installment in the mini-movie this Friday.

ABOUT HUNTER HAYES
Hailed as a “force to be reckoned with” by the Huffington Post, multiple-award-winner Hunter Hayes is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene with his 2x multi-Platinum, No. 1 self-titled debut album and chart-topping sophomore album, Storyline, on Atlantic Records / Warner Music Nashville. With three No. 1 singles under his belt (the multi-Platinum smash “Wanted,” double-Platinum “I Want Crazy” and Platinum-selling “Somebody’s Heartbreak”), Hayes continues to surprise fans with new releases such as “Yesterday’s Song” and his latest, “Rescue,” which inspired his NSA school renovation. In addition to his GRAMMY nominations, the multi-instrumentalist has tallied over 40 award nominations and wins including the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Country Artist in 2015 and the CMA Awards’ coveted New Artist of The Year trophy in 2012.

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LANCO Releases “Born To Love You” To Radio Today – Debut Album HALLELUJAH NIGHTS Out Jan. 19

By on January 8, 2018 in In The Press

Building on the momentum started with the multi-week PLATINUM No. One, “Greatest Love Story,” Sony Music Nashville’s buzz band LANCO releases their new single “Born To Love You” to Country radio today. Produced by Jay Joyce and written by lead singer Brandon Lancaster, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley and Josh Osborne, the unconventional track is the next taste of new music off their debut release, HALLELUJAH NIGHTS available January 19th. “Born To Love You” continues the through line found across the record, as the “infectious love song” (American Songwriter) opens the sequence and immediately “puts the focus on anthems, the band’s specialty” (Rolling Stone). HALLELUJAH NIGHTS is now available for pre-order and digital pre-save on LANCOMusic.com and at all retailers . With the digital pre-order, fans receive instant downloads of five songs from the upcoming album including “Born to Love You.”

 

“‘Born To Love You’ tells another piece of LANCO’s story…who we all are, the small towns we came from and the search for what the world has to offer,” said lead singer Brandon Lancaster. “This song brings together those early experiences with finding that person who makes it all matter…the person that you were born to love. We spent a couple of weeks writing this one, and in the studio, we got to explore a lot of different sounds on it.”

 

“Born To Love You” “provides a bridge from the laid-back vibe of that first hit to the more energetic moments in LANCO’s musical repertoire and live show,” (Rare). As the five-man band kick off their first run of 2018 this Thursday (1/11) in Indianapolis, IN, on Chris Young’s LOSING SLEEP WORLD TOUR, they will bring that same “live show energy that is going to build their fan base in a hurry,” (Tucson Weekly). As a co-writer of all eleven songs on HALLELUJAH NIGHTS, Lancaster’s Nashville hometown roots and authentic style has resonated with fans through the warm introductory of “Greatest Love Story,” as the “gifted storyteller” (Taste of Country) solely penned the two-week PLATINUM No. One. The recent accolade marked LANCO as the only Country Band in history to earn a PLATINUM single prior to a debut album release.

 

Rooted in the southern storytelling of Country music with the modern punch of rock & roll, HALLELUJAH NIGHTS (Arista Nashville) is LANCO’s coming-of-age debut album. Equal parts nostalgic and forward-thinking, the record breathes new life into universal themes. LANCO’s story begins in the small towns where all five bandmates — Lancaster, bassist Chandler Baldwin, multi-instrumentalist Jared Hampton, drummer Tripp Howell and lead guitarist Eric Steedly — were raised. Spread across Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia, they lived normal lives full of late nights, long weekends, hard lessons and young love. After they crossed paths in Nashville during their early 20s, LANCO bonded over that shared southern adolescence, while hoping to build a new life in a bigger city. “Few bands have have generated as much buzz as LANCO” (Pop Culture) as their self-titled debut EP, has gained more than 100 million streams. Named “the band to watch” by Bobby Bones, CMT, Entertainment Weekly, Hits Magazine, Pandora, Rolling Stone, Pandora, Spotify, SIRUIS XM,  and more, LANCO gained their status from touring the country’s top festivals with their “twangy rock, blistering guitars and chugging rhythms” (Nashville Scene) at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Watershed, Faster Horses and more. For more information on LANCO and upcoming tour dates, visit www.LANCOMusic.com.

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Hit The Road With Home Free’s Latest Music Video

By on January 7, 2018 in In The Press
Wrapping up one of their most exciting years to date, a cappella knockout HOME FREE is giving fans a peek behind-the-scenes of it all with their latest music video – which premiered exclusively on PopCulture.com today (1/5) – paying homage to Rascal Flatts’ version of “Life is a Highway.”

Capturing road life for the hard-touring group, the video follows the quintet as they travel the country on the first run of their wildly successful TIMELESS Tour, meeting with and performing for their enthusiastic fans. “Life is a Highway” is the opening track from Home Free’s latest studio album TIMELESS, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and is available now at all digital retailers.  

Go on the road with Home Free and watch “Life is a Highway” exclusively on PopCulture.com here. 

Photo Credit: David McClister

“Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country) capped their whirlwind 2017 reaching a career 200 MILLION YouTube views on their popular, personality-driven music videos. Fresh, harmony-laden versions of “My Church,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Elvira” (featuring The Oak Ridge Boys), and “Ring of Fire” (featuring Avi Kaplan) are among their most-watched clips. 

The second leg of the TIMELESS Tour kicks off March 1 in Baton Rouge, LA and includes two-night stops in Dallas, TX and Knoxville, TN – as well as a much-anticipated performance at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on April 6. Tickets are available now.

HOME FREE TOUR DATES: 
MARCH 2018
1 | Baton Rouge, LA – Baton Rouge River Center Theatre
2 | Shreveport, LA – The Strand Theatre
3 | Nederland, TX – Nederland Performing Arts Center
4 | Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre
7 | Midland, TX – Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center
8 | Lubbock, TX – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
9 | Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
10 | Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
11 | San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
13 | Conway, AR – University of Central Arkansas (LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN)
16 | Tifton, GA – John Hunt Auditorium – UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
17 | Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
18 | Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
21 | North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center
22 | Staten Island, NY – St. George Theatre
23 | Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
24 | Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
25 | Columbus, OH – Southern Theatre (LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN)
28 | Durham, NC – The Carolina Theatre of Durham
29 | Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
30 | Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
31 | Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre

APRIL 2018
3 | St. Louis, MO – Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at Touhill Performing Arts Center
5 | Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room – Old National Centre
6 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

MAY 2018
2 | Duluth, MN – Symphony Hall at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
3 | Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre
4 | Elkhart, IN – The Lerner Theatre
5 | Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
6 | Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
8 | Manhattan, KS – McCain Auditorium
10 | Eau Claire, WI – State Theatre (LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN)
11 | Brookings, SD – Swiftel Center
12 | Fargo, ND – Fargo Civic Center (LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN)

JUNE 2018
15 | Branson, MO – Mansion Theatre

For more information on Home Free, visit www.homefreemusic.com.
 
Follow Home Free on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
About Home Free:
Since being crowned NBC’s The Sing-Off victors, all-vocal quintet Home Free has made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on four major national tours and amassing over 202 million YouTube views. In 2016, FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER – an expanded version of their popular holiday album, FULL OF CHEER – debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, cementing the band as Country music’s top all-vocal entertainers. The release of their third studio album, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, elevated the band “from auxiliary entertainment to headlining attraction” (Times Leader) and hit #4 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Produced by Darren Rust, the deluxe version includes five originals and nine new renditions of hit songs that showcase the band’s undeniable talents, tight harmonies and intelligent arrangements that are uniquely their own. Home Free’s breakout debut album CRAZY LIFE (2014) hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall. Their latest project TIMELESS hit shelves September 22, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Founded in 2000 during collegiate years, the five-man band from Minnesota has been electrifying crowds with their live show for nearly a decade, performing together for packed audiences at major festivals, fairs, colleges and theatres. Their extensive touring and reputation as extraordinary showmen has built a loyal fanbase while bringing their homegrown Country style into the national spotlight.
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Brothers Osborne Releases New Track “Shoot Me Straight” From Forthcoming Sophomore Album

By on January 5, 2018 in In The Press

EMI Nashville’s Brothers Osborne releases “Shoot Me Straight” as the first track off their highly-anticipated sophomore album today, listen HERE. The two-time CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” again teamed up with producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Little Big Town) for the new album set to release later this year. Recorded at Jay’s house in a remote part of the Florida coast, Brothers Osborne again delivers a tune highlighting why “they won over Nashville critics with a distinctive sound combining classic country and hints of soul, with songs centered on John’s impressive guitar skills and TJ’s rich baritone” (The Washington Post).

 

“Brothers Osborne has the coolest, sexiest song of the year.”

– Phathead, JVC Broadcasting

 

“In typical Brothers’ fashion, it stands out for its combination of gritty guitar and vocals and that ever-present bass drum beat that hits you right in the gut. It answers the demand for an up-tempo winter title from a duo with a proven fan base.”

– JC Coffey, PD WTHT

 

John and TJ Osborne cowrote the tune with Lee Thomas Miller. To view in-studio video footage of an edited version of “Shoot Me Straight” click HERE.

 

Brothers Osborne recently received their third GRAMMY nomination in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for their Top 10 rowdy hit “It Ain’t My Fault.” This nomination joins their previously nominated performances for their No.1 Platinum smash hit “Stay A Little Longer” as well as the nostalgic “21 Summer”. All three tracks are featured on their critically-acclaimed debut album Pawn Shop which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA.

 

The duo is set to launch their first headlining UK tour in May 2018.  Tickets and additional information can be found at www.brothersosborne.com

For a full list of tour dates, news, images and more, visit: www.BrothersOsborne.com

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Ray Stevens Announces Grand Opening Of New Music Venue, CabaRay

By on January 4, 2018 in In The Press
First Round of Concerts Featuring Performances by Stevens Set for January 18, 19 and 20
 
Tickets On-sale Now at raystevenscabaray.com or by calling 615-327-4630

After nearly two years of excavation, construction, furnishing and outfitting, country and comedy music legend Ray Stevens is finally ready to unveil his new state-of-the-art Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Today, Stevens announced his grand opening celebration set to take place January 18, 19 and 20.

“This whole process has been a real labor of love for me,” says Stevens. “It took some time to get the building fully constructed and iron out all the kinks but I’m thrilled to say we’re finally ready to open the doors to the public. We’d hoped to open last year… but better late than never!”

CabaRay is an homage to the producers, musicians, songwriters and artists who “made Nashville Music City,” according to Stevens. The venue’s interior is wallpapered with recording studio photos of sessions where hits like “Pretty Woman,” “El Paso,” “Ahab the Arab,” and many others were born. The showroom features six red leather banquette booths named for esteemed Nashville record producers Chet Atkins, Owen Bradley, Shelby Singleton, Fred Foster, Jerry Kennedy and Billy Sherrill.

“This is a uniquely Nashville facility that celebrates the city and the industry I love and that has been so very good to me,” notes Stevens.

CabaRay features dinner service for 500 patrons downstairs with beverage service for over 200 more upstairs in theatre-style seating. The Bill Lowery High Spirits Emporium is a true piano bar, featuring Nashville favorite John Jonethis on keys. The venue also includes a lobby gift shop, chock full of souvenirs.

Stevens’ current plan is to host his own weekly dinner shows— Thursday through Saturday evenings. As the year progresses, he plans to add Wednesday night shows, as well as bring in outside talent to perform in the venue.

In addition to serving dinner, drinks and entertainment, the facility will also act as the production studio for Stevens’ popular “CabaRay Nashville” TV show, airing nationally on Public Television. The building will eventually house the office operations of Ray Stevens Music publishing companies, recording studio and real estate interests, all within the 35,000 square foot building.

CabaRay is located in West Nashville at 5724 River Road. Free parking is available for nearly 300 vehicles, as well as several tour buses.

Tickets for the first string of concerts, featuring live performances by Stevens, are on-sale now and can be purchased online at raystevenscabaray.com or by calling 615-327-4630.

Stevens has also planned a January 10 private red carpet VIP opening celebration for his friends, family, the media, and music industry colleagues. Media interested in covering the event should email caroline@absolutepublicity.com.

About Ray Stevens
Twelve-time nominated and two-time Grammy® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with 60 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.” Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums and continues daily office operations at his home base, Ray Stevens Music, located on Nashville’s historic Music Row. Stevens hosts Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville, a 30-minute weekly music/talk show airing on Public Television. The music legend will soon open his very own Nashville entertainment venue, the CabaRay Showroom, a 35,000 square foot music venue set to make its debut in January of 2018. The Ray Stevens: Everything Is Beautiful display is currently featured at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum where museumgoers can view items from Stevens’ storied career.

For more information on Ray Stevens, visit raystevens.com.

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Sugarland To Release “Still The Same” On December 21st

By on December 8, 2017 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez for Big Machine Records / UMG Nashville

GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Award-winning Country duo SUGARLAND announced today their upcoming single, “Still The Same,” will be available worldwide with all digital partners on December 21. Signifying their return, the song will be released through a joint venture between Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville. The Big Machine Records’ radio promo team will introduce “Still The Same” to Country radio in 2018.

“We are thrilled for fans to hear our new music, especially this new single,” said Jennifer Nettles. “The title of the song is so meaningful to us as we want fans to know, we are still the same, we are still the same Sugarland they’ve known and loved”.

Kristian Bush added, “We want to finish where we left off. We always knew were going to make music again, so this has been the best of both worlds. We were able to take time to feed our personal passions, and we’re excited to come back together to create music as a band again.”

Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, achieving high-mark sales with PLATINUM-certified THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE, 2X PLATINUM LOVE ON THE INSIDE and 3X PLATINUM TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE as well as ENJOY THE RIDE. The superstars have also garnered PLATINUM-certified singles “All I Want to Do” and “Stay” as well as 2X PLATINUM hit “Stuck Like Glue.” The pair has amassed GOLD-certified smashes with “Baby Girl,” “It Happens,” “Settlin’,” “Something More” and “Want To” while enjoying a host of industry accolades, including five consecutive CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year (2007-2011), five ACM Awards (including Song of the Year and Single of the Year) and GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Country Song for “Stay.” The chart-toppers have earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed over 260 million on-demand streams.

Currently back in the studio working on their new album and mapping out tour dates for 2018, Sugarland is set to perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018 from New York City’s Times Square on December 31. For more information about upcoming music and tours, visit SugarlandMusic.com.

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