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Country Star Morgan Wade Opens Up About Decision To Quit Drinking And More On Third Episode Of Spotify: Mic Check Podcast!

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

Yesterday, Spotify released the latest episode of their new podcast series, “Spotify: Mic Check”- a series aimed at connecting listeners and fans with the world’s biggest creators. The podcast features exclusively intimate conversations with musicians and podcast creators from around the globe.

 

This week’s episode welcomes rising Country star Morgan Wade to the mic to share with listeners some of her personal stories, from her decision to quit drinking and the painful breakups that inspire her music to how her genre-bending vocal style has helped catapult her rise with country and rock fans. You can listen to the full episode here.

 

Available to stream for free exclusively on Spotify, please see below for interview highlights in the episode:

 

  • Morgan Wade on her earliest musical inspirations.
    • “My earliest inspiration for music was definitely Elvis Presley. I discovered him when I was about seven years old. I just thought he was the coolest thing I’d ever heard or seen. And he was so different from anything else I had ever laid my eyes on.

 

  • Morgan Wade on her journey from classical violinist to Country/Rock guitarist.
    • “I first picked up an instrument when I was about eight years old, classical violin. And I hated it — every minute of it. And my grandmother got me a guitar. I started playing that when I was probably 11 or 12 and I never performed before. I didn’t tell anybody; Hey, I’m writing songs. It was just something that I did for myself. And so, my first time actually playing out loud music with a band was when I was 19. It was my freshman year of college and I went through a breakup.”

 

  • Morgan Wade on the power of vulnerability.
    • “We all have parts of us that we don’t want the world to see, but if we could talk more about that. Everything from addiction, to mental health, we could not feel so alone. So I think that it’s less painful to be transparent, even though it is hard in a society that just wants the perfect stuff to show.”

 

  • Morgan Wade on her decision to quit drinking
    • “You know, I would not be sitting here talking to you right now if I didn’t quit drinking.  When I first started playing music, I wasn’t always getting paid, but 90 percent of the time, you had a bar tab. And so I really did start to take advantage of that. So that was really my first introduction to drinking.”

 

  • Morgan Wade on what inspires her to write.
    • “I write when I’m inspired or when I’m going through something and I try to write and come up with something every day. The other day, I sat down and I wrote three songs and they’re three songs I know I’m going to use. When something’s supposed to come to me, it comes to me and I try not to push it too hard. I don’t want to feel like a machine. That’s why my stuff can be as authentic as it is because I only write when I really feel something.”

 

  • Morgan Wade on how Spotify has helped fans discover her music.
    • “It’s just crazy because to see to get added to these different playlists and having people be like, Hey, I discovered you because of a Spotify playlist. It’s awesome. And, you know, people in Sweden are listening to my music. I’ve never been to Sweden, but there’s somebody over there that knows who I am.”

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Scott Hamilton & Friends’ Returns For Its 5th Annual Benefit Event From Bridgestone Arena On November 21

By on October 29, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Figure skating icon SCOTT HAMILTON will host an all-star night of music and skating performances as part of the 5th annual SCOTT HAMILTON & FRIENDS, live from Bridgestone Arena on November 21 (5 p.m. CT show time). Tickets are now available at ticketmaster.com for the can’t-miss event to kick off Thanksgiving week, benefitting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. This year’s event will also be a tribute to busbee, the beloved Nashville songwriter, record producer, publisher, record label executive and multi-instrumentalist, who passed away in 2019 just months following his Glioblastoma diagnosis.

 

The family-friendly show will simultaneously feature live music and figure skating performances to some of busbee’s greatest hits, by the biggest names on stage and ice. The music stage will feature performances by 5x Grammy award-winning group LADY A, 12x Grammy award-winner and bestselling gospel artist of all time CECE WINANS, 4x Grammy award-winning group FOR KING & COUNTRY, and 3x Grammy nominated artist GRACE POTTER, with SIXWIRE as the house band. Additional musical guests to be announced.

 

World, National, and Olympic Champions will take to the ice for choreographed group and solo performances. Celebrated figure skaters for the 2021 show include 2x Olympic Champion KATIA GORDEEVA, Olympic Gold Medalist ILIA KULIK, Olympic Bronze Medalist KAETLYN OSMOND, Olympic Bronze Medalist JEFFREY BUTTLE, Olympic Bronze Medalist MEAGAN DUHAMEL with Olympic Silver Team Medalist DYLAN MOSCOVITCH, Olympic Bronze Team Medalist JEREMY ABBOTT, Olympic Bronze Team Medalist GRACIE GOLD, 3x World Medalists KAITLYN WEAVER and ANDREW POJE, 2x US National Champion ALISSA CZISNY, US National Champion RYAN BRADLEY. Social media sensation ELLADJ BALDÉ will make his event debut.

 

Tickets for reserved seating, starting at $30.95, are available at Bridgestone Arena Box Office and ticketmaster.com. Proceeds from the concert will fund Glioblastoma research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient.

 

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Trailblazing Country Music Legend Charley Pride Honored With The RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award At The National Museum Of African American Music

By on October 27, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

(L-R: Mitch Glazier – CEO & Chairman of RIAA, Michele Ballantyne – COO of RIAA, Tuwisha Rogers-Simpson – Vice President of Brands & Partnerships of National Museum of African American Music, Henry Beecher Hicks III – President & COO of National Museum of African American Music, Dion Pride – son of Charley Pride, Garth Brooks, Alice Randall – moderator for the evening, Jackie Jones – Vice President of Artists & Industry Relations of RIAA, Morna Willens – Chief Policy Officer of RIAA, Tori Weems – Director, Standards & Technology of RIAA; Photo Credit: Diana King)

(October 26, 2021 – Nashville, TN) Last night at the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA) was on-hand to present the honor to Charley’s son, Dion Pride, and also to the National Museum of African American Music for display.

(Dion Pride & Garth Brooks; Photo Credit: Blue Rose Inc.)

“Charley Pride was an all-time great who opened doors and challenged us all to think harder about what makes country music – and all music – great.  We are so grateful to the National Museum of African American Music and the legendary Garth Brooks for coming together to present Charley’s family with his RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award.  As a Black woman who loves country music, it was a privilege to be part of this incredible moment.” – Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA)

 

 

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Summer 2022 Tickets For Country Musical “May We All” On Sale This Friday (10/29)

By on October 25, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

PERFORMANCES BEGIN JUNE 7, 2022

AT TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

IN NASHVILLE, TN
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CO-PRODUCED BY BRIAN KELLEY +

FEATURES A COUNTRY MUSIC GUEST ARTIST AT EVERY SHOW IN THE ROLE OF “BAILEY STONE”
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ANTICIPATED STARS SLATED TO APPEAR:

Alana Springsteen, Alexandra Kay, BRELAND, Brian Kelley, Canaan Smith,

Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Chris Ruediger,

Cooper Alan, Danielle Bradbery, Jamie O’Neal, Lainey Wilson, Lindsay Ell, LOCASH,

Nick Fradiani, Scarlett Burke, Thomas Mac, Tigirlily, Trent Harmon, and many more!

NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 25, 2021) — “MAY WE ALL” save the date for Summer 2022, as Brian Kelley and his production company CuzBro Productions, in partnership with Lively McCabe Entertainment (Executive Producer Michael Barra), welcome the highly-anticipated Country musical to Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN. Making its world premiere engagement on June 7 – July 17, 2022, tickets for the “MAY WE ALL” performances go on sale to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. CT this Friday (10/29), via TPAC.org, by phone at 615-782-4040, or at the TPAC Box Office (505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN). For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060.

Adding to the excitement of this can’t-miss multi-week event is the rotating lineup of Country music guest artists who will step into the role of “Bailey Stone.” The star-studded roster expected to perform includes Alana Springsteen, Alexandra Kay, BRELAND, Brian Kelley, Canaan Smith, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Chris Ruediger, Cooper Alan, Danielle Bradbery, Jamie O’Neal, Lainey Wilson, Lindsay Ell, LOCASH, Nick Fradiani, Scarlett Burke, Thomas Mac, Tigirlily, Trent Harmon, and many more.

“I’ve been dreaming and scheming on a musical for a while now, and for ‘MAY WE ALL’ to debut in Nashville next June is so surreal. It wouldn’t be a Country music party without some special guests and surprises,” shares Brian Kelley. “I’m thrilled to welcome my friends and fellow artists to the cast, and can’t wait to see what each one brings to the character of ‘Bailey Stone.’”

Executive Producer Michael Barra adds, “From the very beginning, we created the role of ‘Bailey Stone’ to be played by a different guest artist at every performance in Nashville. We’re already blown away by the caliber of talent and are looking forward to making these special guest moments fun for both the artist and the audience.”

Kelley will appear on SiriusXM’s The Highway live tomorrow (10/26) morning to talk all things “MAY WE ALL” with host Storme Warren. “MAY WE ALL” is the story of Jenna Coates, a small-town girl whose big-city singing career is over before it even begins, and how she returns to the people and the places of her past to find a path to the future. But going home is never easy. A lot has changed in Harmony, TN, since Jenna left and not necessarily for the better. If Jenna and her hometown are going to dig themselves out of their current crises, they’re going to need each other. And they’re going to need music.

Complementing the storyline, “MAY WE ALL” features a must-hear score of fan-favorites from Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Florida Georgia Line, Jessica Andrews, Johnny Cash, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, LOCASH, Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw, The Chicks, and more. Debuting exclusively as part of the musical are two original songs co-written by FGL’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard.

“We are thrilled to host the world premiere of ‘MAY WE ALL’ at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville next summer, and to be a part of this exciting collaboration,” says Jennifer Turner, TPAC President and CEO. “In Nashville, you never know who is going to appear on the many stages around town. With this impressive list of guest artists making each performance a one-of-kind experience, this engagement is no exception. It’s the perfect fit for Music City.”

Lively McCabe Entertainment and CuzBro Productions developed the stage musical in partnership with BMG. The previously announced developmental production of “MAY WE ALL” at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, TN, will proceed in January 2022.

“MAY WE ALL” features a book by Troy Britton Johnson, Todd Johnson, and Eric Pfeffinger, with arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer, and is directed by Shelley Butler. Joining the creative team is Geoffrey Ko (Music Director), Lauren Helpern (Scenic Design), Lex Liang (Costume Design), and Zach Blane (Lighting Design), with more to be revealed.

Earlier this year, the producers also confirmed that a film adaptation is in the works, directed by Andy Fickman (She’s the Man, Parental Guidance). Information on the production, cast, and creative team is coming soon.

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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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