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Brett Young Debuts “You Didn’t” On Live With Kelly & Ryan

By on October 13, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Courtesy of Live with Kelly and Ryan.

NASHVILLE, TN (October 12, 2021) – Multi-PLATINUM entertainer Brett Young appeared on LIVE with Kelly & Ryan this morning with a debut performance of his new single “You Didn’t.” Written by Young with Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins, the “soulful album closer” (Music Row), officially arrives to Country radio on November 15. Watch his segment live from The Bluebird Café here.

Young is also celebrating PLATINUM certification of his familial song “Lady,” the No. 1 lead single from WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS (BMLG Records). Up next, the 7x chart-topper will deliver his first-ever Christmas album — BRETT YOUNG & FRIENDS SING THE CHRISTMAS CLASSICS — on October 22. Enlisting an all-star lineup of collaborators including Colbie Caillat, Sam Fischer, Dan Huff, Darius Rucker, Maddie & Tae, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham, the eight-song collection is available for pre-order here. Young will bring the album’s must-see duets to life on “CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends.” More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. With an undeniable string of hits and two albums defined by a transcendent romantic spark, he has cemented his status as Country’s master over matters of the heart. The star broadened his emotional scope on WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS following his GOLD-certified sophomore effort TICKET TO L.A., which debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart. Young’s PLATINUM self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks and has contributed to 5.5 billion streams globally. He was named ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftsmanship” (Billboard) and has also garnered nominations from ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards. Racking seven consecutive No. 1 hits, Rolling Stone deemed Young “one of country’s most consistent radio stars.”

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Alan Jackson Achieves Over Five-Billion Pandora Streams

By on October 13, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Photo ID (L-R): UMG Nashville VP Marketing Digital Accounts Annie Ortmeier, Pandora Head of Country Programming Jennifer Danielson, Pandora Senior Manager, Artist Marketing & Industry Relations Alina Thompson, Alan Jackson, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, UMG Nashville Chairman/CEO Mike Dungan Photo credit: Katie Kauss

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nashville, TN) Alan Jackson has three decades of accolades and career achievements to his credit, but he’s still adding to them and breaking new ground as he does so.

 

Friday evening in Nashville – as he wrapped his 2021 tour schedule in front of a sellout crowd of 13,000 at the city’s Bridgestone Arena – Jackson was surprised with a plaque for garnering over 5-billion streams of his music on Pandora. The Pandora Billionaire plaque was presented by UMG Nashville Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, UMG Nashville VP Marketing/Digital Accounts Annie Ortmeier, Pandora’s Senior Manager Artist Marketing & Industry Relations Alina Thompson and Pandora’s Head of Country Programming Jen Danielson.

 

“Five billion streams? I wish Mama could’ve heard that,” the Country Music Hall of Famer noted from the stage. “She wouldn’t know what a stream is,” the ever-humble Jackson quipped with a smile.

 

In presenting the honor, Thompson noted the achievement was not Jackson’s alone. ““This is all thanks to your amazing fans who’ve chosen to stream your songs over 5-billion times.” Jackson will be added to Pandora’s Country Billionaires station as a result of the new achievement.

Photo credit: Katie Kauss

Jackson’s Nashville concert – which capped his 2021 touring schedule – was the icon’s first full-scale Music City concert in over four years. “For those who attended, these songs were more than just radio hits – they…mirrored the stories of their lives,” Billboard said of the event. The Tennessean dubbed the concert “a night to remember,” while Music Row noted, “Jackson commanded the Bridgestone stage with charisma and pride.”

 

“I just want to say ‘Thank you’ to people like y’all who have supported my music,” the entertainer said. “It’s been a crazy ride.”

 

 

ABOUT ALAN JACKSON:

A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Alan Jackson’s membership among music’s all-time greats is part of a long line of career-defining accolades that include three CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, 30 years of membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a Billboard ranking as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time, induction to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years.

 

The man from rural Newnan, GA has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide, ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time (rock, pop and country). He has released more than 60 singles – registering 50 Top Ten hits and 35 #1s (including 26 Billboard chart-toppers). He has earned more than 150 major music industry awards – including 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, 16 Country Music Association Awards, a pair of Grammys and ASCAP’s Founders and Golden Note Awards.

 

Jackson – one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music – just released his latest album, Where Have You Gone, in May. The 21-track collection, which topped the country album chart, features 15 songs penned solely by the music icon. He’s also the man behind one of Nashville’s most-popular tourist stops, AJ’s Good Time Bar, a four-story honky-tonk in the heart of downtown featuring daily live music and a rooftop view of Music City.

 

ABOUT PANDORA:

Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.  Pandora provides consumers a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project® and Podcast Genome Project® technology.  Pandora is also the leading digital audio advertising platform in the U.S. Through its own Pandora service, its AdsWizz platform, and third party services, such as SoundCloud, the Company connects brands to the largest ad-supported streaming audio marketplace in the country. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.

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CMT to honor Mickey Guyton as “Breakout Artist of the Year” at 2021 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR

By on September 28, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

NASHVILLE – September 23, 2021 – CMT today announced Mickey Guyton will receive the “Breakout Artist of the Year” award and will perform at the 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” event, airing LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13 at 9p/8c on CMT. This marks only the fourth time in event history this honor will be bestowed, with the GRAMMY-nominated Guyton joining the ranks of previous honorees Chris Stapleton (2015), Kelsea Ballerini (2016) and Ashley McBryde (2019).

 

“We are thrilled to honor the immensely talented Mickey Guyton as this year’s ‘Breakout Artist of the Year.’ After relentlessly chasing her dreams in country music for years, her perseverance, tenacity and spirit have culminated in this spectacular moment of recognition where she’s finally receiving the credit she deserves,” shared Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music & Talent, CMT. “Congratulations Mickey! We look forward to celebrating with you, and all of our honorees on October 13th.”

Mickey Guyton made history as the first Black female solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in a country category (Best Country Solo Performance) for “Black Like Me” which she performed as part of the awards ceremony. Mickey also co-hosted the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS along with Keith Urban in April. She is currently nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year and her debut album, Remember Her Name (out tomorrow, Sept. 24), features Guyton’s “unapologetic voice country music needs right now” (Paste) with songs including “What Are You Going To Tell Her?,”  hailed by Variety as “country music’s song of the year,” and “Black Like Me,” one of the Top 10 all-genre songs of 2020 by NPR, Billboard and Associated Press.

 

First named a CMT Next Women of Country in 2014, Guyton has a long-standing history with CMT. This past year, Guyton shined on the 2021 “CMT Music Awards” stage, pulling double duty with two unforgettable performances: “Cross Country” alongside rising star BRELAND and “Friendship Train” with the iconic Gladys Knight, plus also presented Linda Martell with this year’s CMT Equal Play Award. Last month, Guyton additionally delivered a captivating performance to celebrate the legacy of country music titan Charley Pride for “CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride.”

 

This year’s 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” will return to its original format after adapting last year to honor some of the most vital and inspirational Americans on the frontlines of the pandemic. This year, Guyton will take the stage alongside previously announced 2021 honorees Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Luke Combs and feature never-before-seen performances and collaborations and congratulatory moments. Musical pairings, special guests and additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux, Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin and Amy Lin Johnson. The Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.

 

For more information, visit AOTY. CMT.com, follow @CMT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok, use hashtag #CMTAOTY and ‘like’ CMT Artists of the Year on Facebook.

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ACM Party For A Cause Adds Keith Urban To Star-Studded Line-Up

By on August 3, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

We are so excited to share that Keith Urban will be joining our star-studded ACM Party for a Cause lineup! As previously announced, Party for a Cause will be hosted by SiriusXM’s ‘The Highway’ host Storme Warren, with live performances by Lee Brice, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion and special guests, Tenille Townes, Trisha Yearwood and more to be announced. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, TN. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com.

The event will precede the 14th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors celebration taking place on Wednesday, August 25 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, tickets for Academy of Country Music Honors are available HERE!

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10,000 Airline Vouchers Up For Grabs When Travelers Book A Trip To Tennessee

By on July 4, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases


Governor Bill Lee and Brad Paisley
Photo credit: Katie Kauss

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 4, 2021 – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and country superstar Brad Paisley are teaming up to launch “Tennessee on Me” a nationwide campaign to promote Tennessee tourism. “On me” offers 10,000 free airline vouchers to four key Tennessee airports – Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville – with the purchase of a 2-night stay at TennesseeOnMe.com.

The new tourism campaign was announced by Paisley today on Twitter following banter about his new single “City of Music” which inspired the campaign. Paisley is set to perform tonight at “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4” in Nashville.

“Tennessee is known around the world for its music, scenic beauty and iconic attractions,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. “We’re ready for people to come back to Tennessee ‘on me,’ to enjoy live music all over the state created by our talented musicians and songwriters like Brad Paisley.”

“‘City of Music’ is a love letter to Nashville and a tribute to all the pilgrims that come to this great city,” said superstar Brad Paisley. “I’m more excited than ever that live music is back in Tennessee– and bigger than ever.”

Governor Lee’s budget designated $2.5 million to promote tourism through $250 digital gift cards from Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines for travel to Tennessee. The promotion aims to give away 10,000 digital gift cards to visitors who book a 2-night hotel stay to Tennessee cities Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

While participants will fly into four major airports, tourism across the state is encouraged. Find travel inspiration and trip ideas at tnvacation.com. More than 60 hotels are participating in the campaign.

Plan a trip, Book a Stay, Claim a Voucher

Visitors must book a 2-night minimum stay at participating hotels, including at least one night of the stay between Sunday-Wednesday. The visitor will choose their destination city (Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga or Knoxville), their hotel of choice in the city and which airline voucher they prefer (Delta, American or Southwest Airlines). Visitors can book from July 5 – September 15, 2021, and must travel between July 11 – December 30, 2021.All promotion reservations can be booked through www.TennesseeOnMe.com, which details FAQs, restrictions and additional information.All hotel package reservations are pre-paid at time of booking and are non-refundable. One airline voucher is available per hotel package (not per person). Other terms and conditions apply.

Tourism is the state’s second largest industry and is experiencing a resurgence as hotels, restaurants and attractions are seeing their highest growth since the pandemic. Tourism generated $23 billion in domestic and international travel spending, resulting in $1.92 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2019. Tourism is vital to restoring the state’s economic health and recovery and this campaign will help fuel travel and visitor spending to the state.

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TUNE IN TONIGHT: “CMT Campfire Sessions: BROTHERS OSBORNE” At 9p/8c

By on June 17, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

NASHVILLE — (June 17) — Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne star in this week’s installment of “CMT Campfire Sessions,” premiering TONIGHT at 9p/8c on CMT. Joined by a few of their world-class musician friends, John and T.J. Osborne gather fireside for a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring scorching bluegrass versions of their biggest hits from their latest album, Skeletons. 

The blue-grass inspired set list from tonight’s episode includes:

  • “Skeletons”
  • “I’m Not for Everyone”
  • “Hatin Somebody”
  • “Muskrat Greene”
  • “Deadman’s Curve”

 

Performing alongside Brothers Osborne are musicians Pete Sternberg, Jenee Fleenor, Josh Matheny, Ashby Frank and Chris Wade.

“CMT Campfire Sessions” – the brand’s all-new summer series – brings together a star-studded lineup of some of music’s biggest names as they strip down their biggest hits, share new music and swap stories with friends fireside for an intimate night of music each Thursday night. Last week’s premiere episode featured back-to-back episodes featuring Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert + Jon Randall and Kane Brown joined by Restless Road. Watch clips here and here.

Upcoming episodes* include:

  • June 24, 9-9:30p: Lady A
  • July 1, 9-10p: “Covers” – one-hour special ft. all artists sharing a favorite cover song
  • July 8, 9-9:30p: Kelsea Ballerini 
  • July 15, 9-9:30p: Keb’ Mo’ 
  • July 22, 9-9:30p: Trisha Yearwood 


*all times are in ET 

Shot on location in Tennessee, “CMT Campfire Sessions” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Amy Lin Johnson; the Executive in Charge of Production is Heather Graffagnino. Leslie

Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent and Shanna Strassberg and Jackie Jones are Talent Producers.

 

For more information, visit CMT.com, follow @CMT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.

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Gary Allan Kicks Off Album Release With Free Live Show In Nashville- June 25

By on June 17, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

NASHVILLE, TN – June 17, 2021 – To celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new album, RUTHLESS (EMI Records Nashville) out on June 25, the multi-platinum-selling country music renegade Gary Allan will perform a special free one-hour live concert at Nashville’s newest performance space, Assembly Hall on Friday, June 25 at 8:00pm CT, located in the new Fifth + Broadway complex in downtown Nashville. Fans will get to hear Allan perform a selection of songs from RUTHLESS along with some of his biggest chart-topping hits, and as a bonus will also be able to enjoy a tasting of Allan’s WEED Cellars whiskey brand which will be available at the venue. Allan recently unveiled the whiskey in the music video for the lead single from RUTHLESS, “Waste of A Whiskey Drink.”  To sign up for free tickets, fans can visit: https://umgn.us/RuthlessReleasePartyPR

 

 

“RUTHLESS is my first album in eight years and I cannot think of a better way to celebrate than playing on Lower Broad on release day,” says Allan. “It feels great to be playing live shows again and to have new music makes it even more special.  I’m excited for fans to be able to get their hands on the new music and celebrate the release with me at the show.”

 

The California native marks his return to the country music spotlight with the stunning 13-track album produced by Allan along with veteran producers Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Greg Droman and Jay Joyce.  RUTHLESS, one of Allan’s most commanding albums to date, features exceptional songwriting, and superb instrumentation, and Allan’s unique gift for storytelling, wrapped in his passion for 80s and 90s musical influences.

 

With the allure of a modern-day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers, and critics over his 25-year career with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics, and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way: ruthless.garyallan.com

 

WHAT:

Country music star Gary Allan to perform a special live set to celebrate the release of his new album RUTHLESS (EMI Records Nashville) out June 25

 

WHEN:

Friday June 25 at 8:00pm – Doors open: 7:00pm

 

WHERE:

Assembly Hall – located in the new Fifth + Broadway complex

5055 Broadway Pl, Nashville, TN 37203

**Fans will need to show photo ID to purchase at the bar

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Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2021 Headliners Announced

By on June 5, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion Lead 9th Annual Country On The Coast Festival $99 Ticket Announced for Three Days Only

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – June 4, 2021 – The rescheduled 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam kicked off in Panama City Beach tonight as the first large-scale music festival to play in the U.S. since March of 2020. Prior to Lynyrd Skynyrd closing out the first night, Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady took the stage and revealed to the 25,000+ fans in the park – the largest Friday night crowd in the festival’s history – that Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and Old Dominion will headline the 9th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam September 3-5, 2021 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach.

“This has been an emotional week to hear music blasting from this stage a full 20 months after our 2019 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam,” said Lovelady. “We are beyond excited about Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion standing on this very stage just three months from today, and we can’t wait to reveal the full lineup in a few weeks.”

Lovelady also revealed to the crowd General Admission tickets to the 2021 festival will be offered at the unheard of price of $99. The special deal, not seen since 2013, will be available only through Monday, June 7, 2021 at www.GulfCoastJam.com.

“We know the past 15 months have been difficult for our Jammers, and we want them to know how much we appreciate them with this special ticket price,” added Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam COO Mark Sheldon. “If you’re in our beautiful city this week, you know how lodging is at a premium, so we encourage our fans to get tickets and book rooms and condos early for September.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Lindsay Ell, Jon Langston, CJ Solar and Frank Ray performed tonight. Brad Paisley, Cole Swindell, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rodney Atkins, Tenille Townes, Shy Carter and Alex Hall round out Saturday’s lineup. Luke Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Tenille Arts, Shelly Fairchild and the Pepsi Southern Original winner will entertain on Sunday. Dee Jay Silver will be on stage mixing up the jams each night of the festival.

Numerous safety precautions have been implemented for the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam including 3P America sanitizing, a specific covid survey required for entry each day, the use of RFID wristbands for all on-site purchases and more. No vendors will be accepting cash at the festival. When wristbands are registered, patrons will be asked to add a credit/debit card to the band and select a security pin for all payments. Credit/debit cards will also be accepted on site. The Festival will also be offering contactless pickup for merchandise, ticket upgrades and various other purchases.

Jammers are encouraged to follow Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam at www.GulfCoastJam.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for special announcements about the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam.

About Chris Stapleton:

Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is a multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians. This past fall, Stapleton released his critically acclaimed new album, Starting Over—a record that examines life’s simplest joys and most serious struggles. Once again recorded at Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, Starting Over won Album of the Year at the 56th ACM Awards and landed on several “Best of 2020” lists including NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean and The New York Times, who praises, “lands precisely where country meets Southern soul: with grit, details, clarity and ache.” Moreover, The Associated Press declares, “a sure-footed masterpiece…one of the year’s finest albums” and GQ proclaims, “mixes beautifully stark songwriting with blues, country, and rock melodies, allowing Stapleton’s sturdy, propulsive vocals to carry the show.” His fourth studio album, Starting Over follows Stapleton’s quadruple platinum breakthrough solo debut, Traveller, as well as his two #1 albums from 2017: From A Room: Volume 1 (certified platinum) and From A Room: Volume 2 (certified gold). Adding to an already triumphant year, Stapleton will return to the stage this summer with his extensive “All-American Road Show” tour including stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Washington State’s Gorge Amphitheatre and University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field among several others.

About Brooks & Dunn:

With 23 career chart-toppers and 30 million albums sold, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, of the country duo Brooks & Dunn, are the best-selling duo in country music history. They have amassed more than 80 industry awards, including two Grammy® Awards, 20 Country Music Association trophies and 27 Academy of Country Music honors, making them the most-awarded act in ACM history. They have been named Entertainer of the Year four times collectively by the ACM and CMA. Since their debut in 1991, Brooks & Dunn have remained among country music’s most popular touring acts, a testament both to their showmanship and to their status as one of the true bedrock artists of country music. In June 2015, Kix and Ronnie teamed up with Reba McEntire for a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Since its opening, “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: TOGETHER IN VEGAS” has played over 80 shows to 300,000 fans making it the longest running country music residency in Las Vegas. In 2019 Brooks & Dunn were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

For more information, visit www.brooksanddunn.com.

About Old Dominion:

Old Dominion has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands out of Nashville, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Their lyrical wit and hook heavy songwriting has certainly proved a winning method: since breaking onto the music scene in 2014, the band has notched eight No. 1 singles at country radio, surpassed one billion on-demand streams, earned several Platinum and Gold single certifications and headlined arenas and amphitheaters around the globe.

Old Dominion are currently the reigning CMA and ACM “Group of the Year.” Most recently, the band earned their 4th consecutive “Group of the Year” win at the 56th Annual ACM Awards. At the 2020 CMT Awards, the band took home their first win for “Group Video of The Year”. The group also notched two nominations for the 2020 CMAs including “Vocal Group” and “Album of the Year” for their self-titled 2019 studio album, nominations for “Top Country Duo/Group” and “Top Country Song” for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, as well as a “Favorite Duo/Group – Country” nod for the 2020 American Music Awards.

In 2020, the band received their first two GRAMMY nominations for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” and “Best Country Song,” for their hit single “Some People Do” which is featured on their self-titled third studio album.

Over the course of their career, the band has also been notably named ACM “New Group of the Year,” ACCA “Breakthrough Group of the Year,” AIMP “Songwriter Artist of the Year” and Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and in 2017, front man Matthew Ramsey was ASCAP’s “Artist of the Year.” The band has also received nominations for CMT Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and iHeart Radio Awards.

In May of 2021, Old Dominion released their newest single “I Was On a Boat That Day.” Of the new track, front man Matthew Ramsey said, “When you listen to ‘I Was On a Boat That Day’ you are hearing us in the full joy of making music together. From the moment I counted the band off we were smiling from beginning to end. The tequila was flowing, the laughter was loud, and we knew in that moment we were creating something that would bring people as much joy as it was bringing us.”

Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.

Their melodic and stunning self-titled third LP was released on October 25, 2019.

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Bianca Paige Way Dedication Ceremony June 26th Featuring: Ty Herndon, Shelly Fairchild, Chris Housman, And More

By on June 3, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Nashville, Tenn. (June 2, 2021) – On March 16, 2021 Nashville City Council gave its final approval by officially changing Carney Street to Bianca Paige Way. It is now time for the Nashville community to celebrate this momentous occasion, as it is the first street named after a drag queen in the entire country.

On Saturday, June 26, local LGBTQ organizations, businesses, and the community will come together for the street Dedication and Celebration. The ceremony will feature performances by country music superstar Ty Herndon, Chris Housman, Brody Ray, Shelly Fairchild and more, all coming together to memorialize one of Nashville’s most prolific female impersonators “Bianca Paige: the Pantomime Rage.” The Day begins at 3pm with some of Nashville’s and Tennessee’s most important dignitaries, including Mayor John Cooper and U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, coming together for the ribbon cutting.

Mark Middleton, a.k.a. “Bianca Paige the Pantomime Rage”, became a prolific female impersonator in the 1980’s until his death in 2010. When Mark received his HIV/AIDS diagnosis he made the courageous decision to go public, using Bianca Paige as his platform to encourage testing, education, and to erode the stigmatization associated with living with such a diagnosis. Through Bianca Paige, Mark raised over $1,000,000 in his lifetime, ONE DOLLAR at a time, funding education, treatment, and research for children stricken with the autoimmune disease.

His work led to the formation of the Bianca Paige Awareness Network. Since Mark’s death BPAN works to continue his mission and has been honored by declarations from every Nashville Mayor and City Council celebrating his life, Bianca Paige Day, held annually at Trax located at 1501 Ensley Blvd Nashville 37210.

The Bianca Paige Awareness Network recognizes the council’s action as a major step in honoring the contributions made by Nashville’s LGBTQ+ community. BPAN happily extends a thank you to Ron Sanford, Steven Kiss, John Paris, Michael Dolly Wilson, Mayor John Cooper, John Lasiter, Colby Sledge, Brett Withers, the LGBT Caucus, and the Metro Council for making this possible.

The Bianca Paige Awareness Network in partnership with Music City Prep Clinic, will hold a very special two-day celebration on June 26 and 27.

Bianca Paige Way Dedication Ceremony
Day: June 26, 2021
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Bianca Paige Way, Nashville, TN 37210 / Trax 1501 Ensley Blvd.

Tickets to the dedication are complimentary, however, RSVPs are required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-rainbow-celebration-2021-bianca-paige-way-dedication-and-celebration-tickets-156834826187

Bianca Paige was a true advocate for those living with HIV, AIDS, and the LGBTQ community. She was not alone in her cause for countless men and women have worked to further LGBT rights in Nashville and abroad.

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Brooklyn Bowl Nashville To Open With Old Crow Medicine Show Weekend

By on June 2, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, the new Music City base of the world-famous Brooklyn Bowl, announces its grand opening weekend with in-person audiences. Nashville’s own Grammy Award-winners and Grand Ole Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show will headline two opening weekend shows on Friday, June 25 and Saturday, 26 (local Covid protocols will be observed). Additional artist performances will be announced in coming weeks.

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville’s originally planned opening of March 2020 was delayed due to a devastating tornado and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the national shutdown, the venue became a pioneering live-stream originator, bringing live music into fans’ homes and fans virtually into the venue. This series of successful events featured Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Billy Strings and others.

“We’re excited to welcome live audiences into our venue, fully uniting the spirit of this legendary music town with the eclectic energy of Brooklyn Bowl,” says Brooklyn Bowl co-founder Peter Shapiro. “It’s an honor to add our unique Brooklyn Bowl mix to the Nashville community.”

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, located in the scenic Germantown neighborhood, is the newest addition following its flagship in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Las Vegas locations. Like those venues, the multi-faceted Nashville outpost hosts live music (with approx. 1200 capacity), a bowling alley, a restaurant and nightlife space.

 

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Opening Weekend with Old Crow Medicine Show:

Dates: Friday, June 25 & Saturday, 26

Time: Doors open at 7pm CT

Tickets: $49.50 | On Sale Fri., June 4th at 10 am CT

Purchase link:brooklynbowl.com/nashville/shows/all

Notes: Ages 21+

 

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is a partnership between Brooklyn Bowl and Live Nation.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE:

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is the ultimate night out. With its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 19 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group, and a patio overlooking First Horizon Park, the 1,200-capacity venue is surrounded by elegant Victorian buildings in Germantown, located at the corner of 3rd Ave North and Junior Gilliam Way. The venue is Brooklyn Bowl’s third location, following its flagship in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, and its Las Vegas location.

Wearing its homegrown values on its sleeve, Brooklyn Bowl is committed to locally made products and environmental sustainability, and boasts an unprecedented combination of top-flight music, bowling, beer, and food. Visit BrooklynBowl.com/Nashville.

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