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King Calaway Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Album, RIVERS, Available Everywhere Now

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

October 4, 2019 (Nashville, TN) – After a whirlwind year, rising Nashville band KING CALAWAY has released today their debut full-length album Rivers via BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records – available everywhere NOW. The 12-track album was co-produced by Robert Deaton and Ross Copperman. Copperman also penned several of the tracks amongst other songwriters including Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Teddy Geiger, and many more.

The band expressed their excitement stating, “Rivers is a milestone in all of our lives and a new chapter in our journey as a band. We could not be more proud of what we have created.”

King Calaway will celebrate the release with two television performances. The band of six will perform their hit single “World For Two” on The Today Show on October 7 and foot-stomping title track “Rivers” on The Late Late Show With James Corden the following day, on October 8. These performances will mark the band’s debut on both shows.   Hailing from around the globe, the band first came on the scene with their eponymous EP, of which all tracks are included on their new album in addition to 7 new tracks. In the short time since their debut, King Calaway has already taken the world by storm – from performing with Ricky Skaggs at the Grand Ole Opry, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, making their CMA Fest debut, opening for Garth Brooks at one of his stadium dates, to headlining a festival in Gibraltar, King Calaway has already accomplished major milestones most Country artists can only dream of. The band was lauded by Rolling Stone for bringing an “exuberance to the stage…each taking solo parts between lushly harmonized chorus parts.”


TRACK LISTING:

  1. No Matter What – (Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni, Jordan Schmidt, Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson)
  2. More Than I Do – (Nate Cyphert, Ben West, Laura Veltz)
  3. Rivers –  (RuthAnne Cunningham, Teddy Geiger, Bruce Fielder, Tom Parker, ØJM)
  4. Obvious – (Steven Lee Olsen, Nolan Sipe, Brandon Day)
  5. Missing You – (Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)
  6. Driver’s Seat – (Josh Hoge, David Ryan Harris,  David Hodges)
  7. Grow Old – (RuthAnne Cunningham, Tom Parker, ØJM)
  8. I Do – (Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  9. Picture of the Way You Are – (Barry Dean, William Rinehart, Jimmy Robbins)
  10. World For Two – (Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, James Abrahart)
  11. Love the One You’re With – (Stephen Stills)
  12. I Did – (Logan Turner)

ABOUT KING CALAWAY:
After a whirlwind year since their debut EP was released in January 2019, King Calaway is proof that there’s strength in numbers. Their eponymous EP in January 2019 features hit single “World For Two,” which became the #1 most added song at country radio in its debut week. Their first full-length album Rivers – out now on BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records – builds on the five-song EP’s success, with seven new tracks and was executive produced by Robert Deaton and Ross Copperman. After being named one of the seven new country acts to watch out for by Billboard, the band continues to take the country music industry by storm from multiple performances at the famed Grand Ole Opry – including an incredible performance moment with the legendary Ricky Skaggs – to making their late night television performance debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and an appearance on the internationally acclaimed show Neighbours. They’ve brought their energetic live show to various stages, including a CMA Fest debut and opening slots for Rascal Flatts and Garth Brooks. Hailing from across the globe – from the small towns of the American Midwest to the small coastal country of Gibraltar; from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Central Belt of Scotland – King Calaway brings a worldly perspective. They’re country stars for a new generation, singing songs that erase the boundaries between genres and countries. King Calaway isn’t looking to blend into the crowd. They’re not even looking to fit in. They’re in the business of standing out…and King Calaway stands tall. 

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Jon Pardi Kicks Off Headlining Heartache Medication Tour At The Ryman Auditorium With Two Sold Out Shows

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2019) – ACM/CMA award-winning artist Jon Pardi kicks off his Heartache Medication tour with two career-first, sold-out headlining shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium tonight (10/1) and tomorrow night (10/2). Featuring Riley Green as direct support, the Ryman Auditorium shows mark the official launch of Pardi’s headlining tour, coming to cities nationwide this fall. In a recent interview with ET, Pardi shared, “For me, it’s a stamp of history. You can always play the Ryman, but your first time is something you never forget.” View the full list of tour dates below. 

Jon Pardi Performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Outdoor Stage


Pardi’s eagerly-awaited album Heartache Medication arrived on Friday to overwhelming critical-acclaim lauding him as an artist with an impressive ability to carve out his own path and one that “…could very well be a long-lasting mark on the genre…” (Music Row). 

Featured by NPR, the Associated Press, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard’s Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2019, ET, People, and Rolling Stone, critics continue to praise the standout collection of songs, hailing;  “…an emboldened work…” – NPR First Listen

“Pardi’s music is strong stuff” – Associated Press
“split the difference between Alan Jackson and Bob Seger” with California Sunrise and “Heartache Medication continues that direction with honky-tonkin’, boot-stompin’ tracks about whiskey, women and song.” – The New York Times

“Pardi’s evolved approach to country’s heritage sets him apart at a moment when Nashville seems to want to divide itself into the trailblazers and the preservationists.” – Los Angeles Times

“Name-checking his country-music heroes like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, the California native places himself in the same lineage — both as preservationist and rule-breaker.” – Rolling Stone Country

“Jon Pardi cut a path through modern country’s embrace of pop, hip-hop and EDM…” – TheNew York Times

“The influence of legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait permeate Heartache Medication, filled with clever lyrical twists and dancehall ready romps…” – Music Row

“Instead of borrowing a moniker from one of his heroes, he’s paving his way with his own brand of two-stepping, steel-guitar-laden traditional country music.” – The Tennessean

Pictured (L to R): Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Pardi

Pardi just performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage last night.In addition, he capped off release week with a celebratory, headlining album release show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, and made several appearances and performances including Pandora’s Live Concert series, stops at YouTube’s New York headquarters, iHeart, People and AOL Build. Heartache Medication is the followup to his co-produced, platinum-selling breakthrough #1 album California Sunrise and multi-platinum, chart-topping hits “Dirt On My Boots,” “Head Over Boots,” “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Night Shift.” Heartache Medication is available here:http://strm.to/HeartacheMedicationPR. For tickets and for a full list of tour dates, visit http://www.jonpardi.com.

HEARTACHE MEDICATION TOUR DATES 2019

10/01/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/02/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/04/19: Minneapolis, MN, The Armory – SOLD OUT 10/05/19: Milwaukee, WI, Eagle’s Ballroom* 10/10/19: Oklahoma City, OK, The Criterion 10/11/19: Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall 10/12/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/13/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/24/19: Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre – SOLD OUT 10/25/19: Boise, ID, Revolution Concert House and Event Center – SOLD OUT 10/26/19: Salt Lake City, UT, The Depot – SOLD OUT 10/31/19: Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theatre 11/01/1: San Diego, CA, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 11/02/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater – SOLD OUT 11/03/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater
*Does not include Riley Green

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Lady Antebellum Album Preview Event

By on October 10, 2019 in Press Releases

NASHVILLE, TN (October 9, 2019) – MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Superstars Lady Antebellum performed selections from their forthcoming album for industry friends and family at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville last night (10/8). The CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year nominees joined Billboard West Coast Editor Melinda Newman, who moderated a discussion with the band about the process of writing and recording their first project under new label home BMLG Records. Available for pre-order now, OCEAN is out everywhere November 15.  

Pictured (L-R): Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw, BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen, Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Red Light Management’s Callie Cunningham, Billboard’s Melinda Newman
Photo Credit: Hodges Usry

Lady A brought the house down with an eight-song set, including “Be Patient With My Love,” “Pictures,” “Boots,” “Let It Be Love” and “Crazy Love.” They also offered a live version their Top 15-and-rising single “What If I Never Get Over You” as co-writer Ryan Hurd supported from the audience. First time collaborator and mega-producer Dann Huff was added to the lineup during an electric rendition of “You Can Do You” before Lady A capped the night with a jaw-dropping performance of their title track.  

Photo Credit: Hodges Usry

After a wave of change, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott have watched the tides rise and fall and are embracing the power of vulnerability with their upcoming release. OCEAN marks a new beginning that brings the highly-accoladed trio back to their roots, showcasing their familiar vocal interplay and individual instruments across the emotionally resonant 13-tracks.  Over the course of their decade plus career, Lady A has become one of the 21st  Century’s premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic sounds of the genre.  As a Country-radio staple, they have amassed record-breaking success with nine No. 1 hits while ushering in more than 18 million albums and 34 million tracks sold, plus over 4 billion digital streams. Known for their 9X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now,” the highest certified song by a Country group,  they have earned ACM and CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year trophies three years in a row and countless other honors –  seven GRAMMY Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a Tony Award nod. For more information on new music, visit ladyantebellum.com.

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Carrie Underwood Surprises 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards Winners In Early Reveal

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases
Carrie Underwood
Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas

NASHVILLE — Carrie Underwood, host of this year’s CMA Awards, surprised radio stations and broadcast personalities this morning to reveal the news of their 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards wins, announced in advance of the “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” show and presentation.

Underwood, a seven-time CMA Awards winner and a three-time CMA Awards nominee this year, called each of the stations to announce the exciting news. See below for the full list of 2019 CMA Broadcast Awards winners.

Winners will be honored at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night™, airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. 

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR WINNERS: NATIONAL
“The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell and Eddie Garcia) – Premiere Networks

MAJOR MARKET
“The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Emily Raines and “Slow Joe” Wallace) – KKWF, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.

LARGE MARKET
“Q Morning Crew” (Mike Wheless and Janie Carothers) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.

MEDIUM MARKET
“Mo & Styckman” (Melissa “Mo” Wagner and Greg “Styckman” Owens) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.

SMALL MARKET
“Dr. Shane and Tess in the Morning” (Shane Collins and Tess Connell) – WPAP, Panama City, Fla. 

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR WINNERS: MAJOR MARKET
WIL – St. Louis, Mo.

LARGE MARKET
WSIX – Nashville, Tenn.

MEDIUM MARKET
WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.

SMALL MARKET
WYCT – Pensacola, Fla. 

The categories are established by market size based on population as ranked by Arbitron. Entries for Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and biographical information. Candidates for Radio Station of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and format leadership.

CMA members who are full-time, on-air personalities and CMA member radio stations in the United States and Canada were eligible. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.

CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2018 were not eligible in 2019.  

About the CMA Awards
The first “CMA Awards Banquet and Show” was held in 1967. The following year, the CMA Awards was broadcast for the first time – making it the longest running, annual music awards program on network television. The CMA Awards have aired on ABC since 2006. ABC is the network home of the CMA Awards and CMA’s other two television properties, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”

CMA Awards ballots are tabulated by the professional services organization, Deloitte. As used in the document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte and Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of Deloitte’s legal structure. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. 

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MTN DEW Servin’ Up Home-State Pride With “The Tennessee Original Outpost”

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

Tennessee-born beverage transforming Nashville’s Ole Red into green “The Tennessee Original Outpost” celebrating fans, makers and artists from across the state; Musical line-up led by Tennessee-based country duo LOCASH and more

Oct. 8, 2019 – In 1940 MTN DEW was born out of an act of refreshment rebellion and since then, has kept the rebel charge alive for fans across the country. Nearly 80 years later, MTN DEW is going back to its roots to celebrate with the DEW Nation, and the dynamic, trail-blazin’ makers and artists that call Tennessee home.  MTN DEW will turn Nashville destination Ole Red, DEW-green and feature epic DEW X “Tennessee Original” experiences and live performances.  In the days leading up to the Oct. 22 event, MTN DEW will hit the road, popping up at select Food City locations across the state, where fans who locate LOCASH-autographed DEW cans throughout the store, will win an all-expenses paid trip to “The Tennessee Original Outpost.”

“MTN DEW has such a rich history in Tennessee and we are excited to not only celebrate that heritage but also give DEW Nation fans living there, a day dedicated to their great home state,” Chauncey Hamlett, Vice President of Marketing South Division, Mountain Dew said. “We have so much fun evolving and introducing new DEW options but at the end of the day, we wouldn’t be here without our Tennessee original and we cannot wait to celebrate with the fans.”

“The Tennessee Original Outpost” will be live on October 22 from 11a.m. – 9p.m. CT.  Throughout the celebration, fans can get their hands on specialty items like DEW-branded leather goods, mural painting with East Side Murals and enjoy a line-up of TN-born or bred live musical acts, including country duo LOCASH, Matt Rogers, Garrett Speer and Casee Allen.  Fans will also get to try out specialty DEW cocktails. 

Starting on October 12, three fans at each Food City stop across Tennessee will win a trip to MTN DEW’s “The Tennessee Original Outpost” by locating LOCASH-autographed DEW cans throughout the respective stores.  At each pop-up celebration, fans will also get a chance to sample the latest offerings from MTN DEW and win cool prizes.

MTN DEW “Tennessee Original” X Food City Stops:

Fans should look out for special “The Tennessee Original” promotions at major retailers across the state.  Fans can also join the MTN Dew “Tennessee Original” conversation across social on Twitter (@mountaindew) and Facebook using #DEWOutpost. 

About Mountain Dew MOUNTAIN DEW®, a product of PepsiCo North America Beverages, is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip. In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW®, the permanent DEW® product line includes MTN DEW ICE™, MTN DEW® KICKSTART™, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED®, MOUNTAIN DEW PITCH BLACK®, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE®, MOUNTAIN DEW WHITE OUT® and MTN DEW® Label Series. For more information, check out www.mountaindew.com, www.facebook.com/mountaindew or follow on Instagram and Twitter @mountaindew.  

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.  

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Celebration of The Band’s Farewell Concert” At Bridgestone Arena On November 23rd

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

DARIUS RUCKER, MICHAEL McDONALD, EMMYLOU HARRIS, VINCE GILL, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, WARREN HAYNES, JAMEY JOHNSON, LUKAS NELSON, MARGO PRICE, DON WAS, JOHN MEDESKI, CYRIL NEVILLE AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE INAUGURAL

THE LAST WALTZ NASHVILLE
AN ALL-STAR CELEBRATION OF THE BAND’S HISTORIC FAREWELL CONCERT

WITH A VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY ROBBIE ROBERTSON

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
BRIDGESTONE ARENA, NASHVILLE, TN

TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY
VISIT HTTP://LASTWALTZNASHVILLE.COM FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO

Nashville, TN – Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson and Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, November 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.

This inaugural holiday event captures the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert with some of music’s biggest stars including Darius Rucker, Michael McDonald, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Nathaniel Rateliff, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Don Was, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Dave Malone, Bob Margolin, Terence Higgins and Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns.      

This once in a lifetime concert event includes a rare, very special appearance by music icon Robbie Robertson of The Band.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10 AM CT at http://ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning today, Tuesday, October 8 at 10 AM CT through Citi’s Private Pass program and will be available until Friday, October 11 at 10 PM CT.  VIP packages, including great seats and exclusive event merchandise, will be available. The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert will cap off the November run of 2019’s Last Waltz Tour, currently on sale now at http://thelastwaltz.com. 

Blackbird Presents continues its tradition of supporting important charities, particularly during the holiday season. Thus we are excited to announce that a portion of proceeds will go directly to Farm Aid (http://farmaid.org), whose mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America, and Thistle Farms (http://thistlefarms.org), a nonprofit social enterprise, based in Nashville, TN, dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from trafficking, prostitution and addiction. In addition to supporting these organizations, Blackbird Presents will organize a donation drive to help support Second Harvest (http://secondharvestmidtn.org), whose mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in Middle Tennessee.

Over forty years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s who of Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty in attendance. “As far as farewells go, this one was major,” stated Rolling Stone Magazine in a 2016 expose about the famed concert. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member said, “Goodnight. Goodbye.” walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.

“It is such an honor that the musical celebration of The Last Waltz and The Band carries on today. Blackbird Presents and this extraordinary lineup of talent makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition,” says Robbie Robertson.

“These songs are so deeply entrenched in our hearts that they have become a part of who we are as humans,” said Keith Wortman, Founder of Blackbird Presents. “I am honored to present this show, with these artists, in our beloved Nashville and I’m especially proud to support Farm Aid, Thistle Farms and Second Harvest during this holiday season.”

The Last Waltz Tour: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert is an extension of Blackbird Present’s November 2019 Last Waltz Tour and the acclaimed 2016 two-night, sold-out concert event The Last Waltz New Orleans and 2017’s The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Tour which was praised by audiences and critics across the country. “You soon knew that The Band’s legacy would be well feted. Earplugs were required — for the crowd, not the band,” wrote the Huffington Post in its review of the show at the Orpheum in Boston, Massachusetts. “The last 30 minutes of The Last Waltz @SaengerNOLA was the best thing I’ve heard @jazzfest,” said Keith Spera, music critic, The New Orleans Advocate.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICIAL TOUR WEBSITE:
http://LastWaltzNashville.com
#thelastwaltz

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

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

Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour.

Learn more at www.blackbirdpresents.com.

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Sam Hunt Introduces New Song – “Kinfolks”

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

World Premiere Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4pm CT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 9, 2019) – Multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt introduces fans to his brand-new song, “Kinfolks,” written by Hunt with longtime collaborators Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers and Josh Osborne. The world premiere of “Kinfolks,” including its release on all digital and streaming platforms, takes place tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. CT with the song officially impacting country radio on Oct. 14.

“When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase,” says Hunt, “I think of my family, but also I think of my people back home – beyond family. It’s my buddies who’ve been a part of my story from the beginning. I’ve made a lot of new friends and met a lot of new people who are important to me since I’ve moved away, but that core group is still my core group. It’s like that old saying, ‘you can’t make old friends.’” Hunt leans on that sentiment, exemplifying the importance of bringing a new relationship into the mix and comfortability of home.

Hunt has been dropping hints for “Kinfolks” all week with images and lyrics on his socials teeing up the highly-anticipated new release. Currently in the studio finishing up the project expected in the new year, Hunt gave a taste of new music to a packed Bud Light House Party event in Calgary last month, performing the reflective “Sinning With You” with an ecstatic crowd.

Fans have eagerly awaited new music from the record-breaking star since last year’s “Downtown’s Dead,” the follow-up to Hunt’s 6x Platinum “Body Like A Back Road,” and his GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo.

About Sam Hunt:

Sam Hunt’s GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo (MCA Nashville),topped the Billboard Country Albums Chart in its first week and remains the best-selling debut album for a country artist since 2011. Called “stylistically provocative” by The New York Times and “deceptively phenomenal” by The Washington Post, Hunt has received accolades from Associated Press, Billboard, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, SPIN Magazine, Village Voice, The New York Times, The Washington Post and more. Since the Montevallo’s 2014 release, Hunt has accumulated over 6.85 billion global streams and has earned 22 million RIAA certified units. The album produced four No. 1 singles and five Platinum and Multi-Platinum-selling hits including “Leave the Night On,” “House Party,” “Take Your Time,” “Break Up In A Small Town” and “Make You Miss Me.” Hunt’s three-week No. 1, 6x Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated smash, “Body Like A Back Road” shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart where it remained for an unprecedented 27 consecutive weeks, shattering the record for most weeks atop the nearly 59-year-oldchart. Written by Hunt, Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Body Like A Back Road” was the No. 1 most-streamed and No. 1 most-downloaded country song of 2017, and the No. 4 most-downloaded and Top 10 most-streamed all genre song of 2017.

For information on Sam Hunt, visit www.SamHunt.com.

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Dan + Shay Add Three Shows To 2020 The (Arena) Tour Due To High Demand

By on October 7, 2019 in Press Releases

GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING DUO ADDS SECOND NASHVILLE DATE + NEW DATES IN NEWARK & COLUMBUS


MARCH 7 – NASHVILLE, TN (BRIDGESTONE ARENA)
MARCH 8 – COLUMBUS, OH (NATIONWIDE ARENA)
OCTOBER 8 – NEWARK, NJ (PRUDENTIAL CENTER)


(October 7, 2019) – Just hours after announcing their first ever headlining arena tour, GRAMMY-winning duo Dan + Shay have added three dates to the Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour due to high demand. After kicking off the tour in Nashville, TN on March 6, the duo will return for a second show at Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on March 7, followed by a new date in Columbus, OH on March 8 at Nationwide Arena. On October 8, the tour will return to the New York City area after a September 25 date at Madison Square Garden with a show at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the new dates before the general public beginning tomorrow, October 8 at 12 p.m. ET through Thursday, October 10 at 10 p.m. local. Tickets for the tour, presented by AEG Presents, go on sale to the general public starting this Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m. local time. A limited number of VIP Packages will be available to purchase. These exclusive offers include an incredible selection of tickets and limited-edition merchandise created exclusively for VIPs. For complete presale details and ticket information, please visit http://www.danandshay.com. An updated, complete tour itinerary can be found below.

Dan + Shay are seeing the biggest single debut of their career with the massive worldwide launch of “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber (LISTEN HERE). Written by the duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney with Bieber alongside Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds and Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, “10,000 Hours” is the most added new song at country radio today and is poised to be their biggest first-week track consumption to date already totaling 50 million streams globally since Friday’s release. The “sentimental and romantic” (E! News) track was also produced by Smyers and is ranked at No. 5 on Spotify’s Global Chart, reaching No. 2 on their U.S. Chart. The song can be found on 45 Spotify charts globally and 39 New Music Friday playlists worldwide, where it’s highlighted as the cover image in 11 territories. The track is No. 2 on Apple Music’s Global Chart and lands within their Top 100 in 64 territories across the globe. It has been the No. 1 song and video on iTunes since release and is the first country song to ever take the top spot on YouTube’s all-genre Video Hotlist, reaching No. 3 on their all-genre Trending Chart as well. (WATCH HERE).

Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour follows their sold-out Dan + Shay The Tour earlier this year. The duo just wrapped their time on Florida Georgia Line’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour and will join superstar Shawn Mendes later this month on his self-titled tour in Australia.
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Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour 2020
*not an AEG Presents date

DateCityVenue
March 6, 2020Nashville, TNBridgestone Arena
March 7, 2020Nashville, TNBridgestone Arena **NEWLY ADDED SHOW
March 8, 2020Columbus, OHNationwide Arena **NEWLY ADDED SHOW
March 12, 2020Philadelphia, PAWells Fargo Center
March 13, 2020Charlottesville, VAJohn Paul Jones Arena
March 14, 2020Greenville, SCBon Secours Wellness Arena
March 19, 2020San Antonio, TXAT&T Center
March 20, 2020Tulsa, OKBOK Center
March 21, 2020Dallas, TXAmerican Airlines Center
March 26, 2020Grand Rapids, MIVan Andel Arena
March 27, 2020Louisville, KYKFC Yum! Center
March 28, 2020Greensboro, NCGreensboro Coliseum
April 9, 2020Kansas City, MOSprint Center
April 10, 2020Minneapolis, MNTarget Center
April 11, 2020Milwaukee, WIFiserv Forum
April 16, 2020Indianapolis, INBankers Life Fieldhouse
April 17, 2020Chicago, ILUnited Center
April 18, 2020Omaha, NECHI Health Center
September 17, 2020North Little Rock, ARSimmons Bank Arena f.k.a. Verizon Arena
September 18, 2020St. Louis, MOEnterprise Center
September 19, 2020Detroit, MILittle Caesars Arena
September 24, 2020Washington, DCCapital One Arena
September 25, 2020New York, NYMadison Square Garden
September 26, 2020Pittsburgh, PAPPG Paints Arena
October 1, 2020Orlando, FLAmway Center
October 2, 2020Atlanta, GAState Farm Arena
October 3, 2020New Orleans, LASmoothie King Center
October 8, 2020Newark, NJPrudential Center **NEWLY ADDED SHOW
October 9, 2020Boston, MATD Garden
October 10, 2020*Uncasville, CTMohegan Sun Arena
October 11, 2020Hershey, PAGiant Center
October 15, 2020Denver, COPepsi Center
October 16, 2020Salt Lake City, UTVivint Smart Home Arena
October 17, 2020Las Vegas, NVT-Mobile Arena
October 21, 2020Glendale, AZGila River Arena
October 23, 2020San Francisco, CAChase Center
October 24, 2020Sacramento, CAGolden 1 Center
October 29, 2020Boise, IDExtraMile Arena
October 30, 2020Portland, ORModa Center
October 31, 2020Tacoma, WATacoma Dome

ABOUT DAN + SHAY
Dan + Shay continue their rapid rise and are taking the music world by storm.  The last twelve months have seen GRAMMY, Billboard, ACM, CMT, and Teen Choice Award wins – most recently snagging several CMA Awards nominations, the accumulation of over two billion on-demand career streams, several mega-hit, chart-topping songs, and more.  The pair have already sold out headlining US & UK tours in 2019, where they performed from their ever-expanding array of hits, including their most recent chart-topper, “All To Myself,” their 2x-Platinum, multi-week No. 1 single “Speechless”, and the most-streamed song released in 2018, multi-Platinum, multi-week No.1 global smash, “Tequila.”  All three are featured on Dan + Shay, which has sold more than one million album equivalents and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart the same week “Tequila” reached No.1 on the Country Airplay chart, marking the first time since 2009 that a duo or group has topped both charts simultaneously.  Dan + Shay made SoundScan recorded history as the first new country duo to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart with their Gold-certified first album, Where It All Began.  Their catalogue comprises three albums, including Where It All Began, Obsessed, and Dan + Shay, six Platinum singles, including the duo’s debut “19 You + Me,” and their six No. 1 hits: “Tequila,” “Speechless,” “All To Myself,” “Nothin’ Like You,” “From The Ground Up” and “How Not To.”

About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries.  Operating across three continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community.  Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the gold standard for the live music experience.  AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, BTS, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Panic! At The Disco, Luke Combs, Maggie Rogers, and Dan + Shay, and in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an infrastructure for artist development and audience reach that is unmatched by any company in the world.  AEG Presents is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEG.  More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

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CRS 2020 Featured Speaker Revealed: Rascal Flatts To Appear At ‘Rascal Flatts: 20 Years of Country Radio Success’

By on October 7, 2019 in Press Releases
Rascal Flatts
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(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 2, 2019) Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts has been added to the growing list of high-profile speakers confirmed to appear during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020.  Rascal Flatts: 20 Years Of Country Radio Success, is set for 4:00pm (CT) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Nashville’s Omni Hotel, and is sponsored by the Country Music Association (CMA) as its annual featured session at CRS. Sarah Trahern, Chief Executive Officer for CMA, will conduct this in-depth Q&A with the trio. Together, they will share insight into the trio’s monumental 20-year journey, as Rascal Flatts broke down boundaries as true trailblazers in the genre while maintaining a longevity and relevance that continues to propel them to the top of the country radio charts.  Prior to the 60-min discussion, Rascal Flatts will also appear at the Opening Ceremonies to reveal the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

CRB/CRS President of the Board, Kurt Johnson, commented, “Rascal Flatts’ indelible mark on Country music for the past two decades makes this a must-see event for CRS2020. Gary, Jay and Joe Don are among the greatest legends of our genre, and their stories will be riveting.”

With seventeen No. One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads and 2.2 billion streams worldwide, time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself. The trio’s Top 20 single “Back To Life” follows back-to-back chart-topping singles “Yours If You Want It” as well as “I Like The Sound Of That.” The group has also earned over 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, also making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. Known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre, Rascal Flatts has sold over 11 million concert tickets to date. 

“2020 is going to be our 20th Anniversary as a band and is a huge milestone for us,” shared Gary LeVox. “Country radio has been such an important part of our story and so we’re looking forward to reflecting on where it all began and where country radio continues to take us today.” 


About the Country Music Association:  Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. In 1961, CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music’s highest honor. More than 7,600 music industry professionals and companies from around the globe are members of CMA. The organization’s objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advance the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA’s core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a network television special, “CMA Fest”; and “CMA Country Christmas.” All of CMA’s television properties air on the ABC Television Network in the U.S.    About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. Country Radio Seminar 2020 is set for Feb. 19-21 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, and will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for Country Radio Seminar is currently $599 per person and is available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.  Additionally, CRS host hotel, Omni Nashville, is accepting reservations. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487

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Nashville Ballet To Premiere Critically Acclaimed Story Of A Streetcar Named Desire

By on October 7, 2019 in Press Releases

First-ever U.S. company performs iconic work from Tennessee Williams Nov. 1-3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Nashville Ballet is excited to bring world-renowned Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and London-based Director Nancy Meckler’s beguiling performance of A Streetcar Named Desire to the heart of the South in November 2019.

For the first time ever, Tennessee Williams’ legendary tale will be performed by a United States-based ballet company on one of the South’s premier stages. Considered Williams’ greatest work, A Streetcar Named Desire dramatizes the life of Blanche DuBois, an aging Southern belle who is forced to leave her aristocratic life and flee to a dilapidated New Orleans tenement after facing a series of tragic losses.

“This ballet represents the perseverance of women who have felt unheard,” said Meckler. “People often assume that female-led performances are fairytales; however, A Streetcar Named Desire is a fictional representation of the challenging reality female artists face in making their voices heard. I hope it will show aspiring artists, particularly choreographers, that women have the right to come out of the shadows and find success – even in what used to be a male-dominated industry.”

For the second time this year, Nashville Ballet will bring yet another boundary-pushing performance to Polk Theater. This adaptation is unique as the story will unfold through the singular perspective of Blanche DuBois. With Lopez Ochoa’s masterful choreography, audiences can expect a new interpretation of Williams’ work; one that humanizes the timeless tragedies of societal expectation and victimization, both of which still ring true for women today.

“Transforming this work into a ballet takes Williams’ story to places it has never been before,” said Lopez Ochoa. “By choreographing the narrative, we were able to tell a story of debauchery, heartbreak and strength from an entirely new perspective – a perspective that finally brings Blanche DuBois’ character into the light.” 

Similar to Lucy Negro Redux – Artistic Director Paul Vasterling’s time-bending performance of William Shakespeare’s love life – A Streetcar Named Desire brings topics of social justice to the forefront of the ballet world. Returning to Williams’ Southern roots, the story remains one of his most performed plays and has inspired many adaptations in other forms, including a critically acclaimed film that was released in 1951.

Nashville Ballet Company Artist Julia Eisen will take on the title role of Blanche DuBois. A veteran of the company, Eisen has spent the past nine years working under Vasterling’s direction.

“It is a privilege for our company to perform this work as it exemplifies the unwavering strength of female performers,” said Vasterling. “Once again, I am honored to work with a team of such powerful women, and I have no doubt that the caliber of Annabelle’s choreography will inspire Julia to give a performance that deeply resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.”    

A Streetcar Named Desire will premiere in Nashville at TPAC’s Polk Theater Friday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more information on tickets and scheduling, please visit nashvilleballet.com/streetcar.

About Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70. To learn more about the Nashville Ballet, please visit nashvilleballet.com.

Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.

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