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Redneck Riviera Celebrates One Year Anniversary June 7 With John Rich Appearing Everyday During CMA Music Fest

By on May 23, 2019 in In The Press

John Rich and friends to perform everyday during CMA Music Fest 

Friends include Deana Carter, Daryl Worley, Heidi Newfield, Jason Michael Carroll, Mo Pitney, Natalie Stovall, Cowboy Troy, Lonestar, Honeysuckle Rose, Glen Templeton, Dillon Carmichael and many more

Country music star John Rich who lives by his “work hard, play hard” motto will be raising a glass at this years CMA Music Fest in celebration of Redneck Riviera’s one year anniversary on Friday, June 7.  Fans can meet and see a performance of the singer/songwriter and entrepreneur each day at Redneck Riviera, along with his famous “friends” during CMA’s Country Music Fest.

To see the full list and show times of performances, visit www.redneckriviera.com.


There is no place like this on Broadway – John at times will sit in a specific corner of the bar with street access through a window and talk to fans as they pass by. He’s also been known to jump up on stage and sit in with the scheduled band for a song or two. There are two ‘live’ stages, a DJ on the rooftop deck with sweeping views of Music City and a bar on every floor. Redneck Riviera offers two “heroes” bars that offer special buy-one-get-one free prices to first responders, veterans and active duty military personnel. John shares, “The Heroes Bar is the most significant and soulful part of Redneck Riviera. This is where we not only get to say, ‘Thank you for your service,’ but we back that up by offering our military vets, active duty and all first responders their first round of a 2-for-1 on all domestic beers. These folks are the backbone of our nation and we love them!” The Heroes bars’ backdrop is an American flag made of beer cans.  Take a virtual tour of the bar HERE.Unlike most of the bars on Lower Broadway where artists names on the marquee via licensing agreements, Rich owns Redneck Riviera. The singer designed the space and his brother Isaac Rich personally cut every piece of wood in the building — along with the three wooden bars and the wood covered walls. He also credits his brother with building the light fixtures, refurbishing the Airstream trailer on the second floor and installing all of the taxidermy that decorates the walls.

Redneck Riviera is located at 208 Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

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About Redneck Riviera
Redneck Riviera, John Rich’s privately held lifestyle brand, celebrates America’s hard-working men and women. Built for people who live to turn up the music and have fun with friends and family, Redneck Riviera is America’s ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ brand that offers something for everyone who likes to rock the red, white and blue all year long. Launched in 2014, the brand brings these values to life through footwear, apparel, hospitality, food, spirits and licensed products in a variety of categories. Redneck Riviera expanded its reach last year with the opening of Redneck Riviera bar on Lower Broad in Nashville, TN.  More information can be found here.
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Spotify House Brings Together The Hottest Lineup At Nashville’s CMA Fest 2019

By on May 22, 2019 in In The Press

The Country Music Association’s CMA Fest in Nashville, TN is country music’s biggest annual gathering. This year, Spotify is back at the fest with a stellar lineup to satisfy every country music fan’s cravings.

From Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, Spotify will return to Blake Shelton’s and Opry Entertainment Group’s restaurant and music venue, Ole Red, to host ‘Spotify House’ complete with an exceptional lineup of emerging artists, established stars, country music icons and special surprise guests throughout the weekend. The curated set is a collaboration between Spotify, The Grand Ole Opry, and Ole Red.

The Spotify House daytime schedule will run from 11:30am to 7:00pm. Nightly headlining shows and late-night jam sessions will be scheduled from 7:30pm to 2:00am. All shows will be open to the public and space will be limited to first-come, first-served.

Spotify House will bring together a remarkable group of artists to celebrate everything country, from the sound to the ability to connect the past, present, and future of the country music community. Spotify continues to offer fans and artists truly unique experiences and showcases a deep commitment to country music and its dedicated fans, through both live performances of established country stars, or helping fans discover new and unexpected talent.

Spotify House 2019 lineup highlights will include:

Breakout music star Lil Nas X, who took the music world by storm with his country chart-topping hit “Old Town Road,” will perform during CMA Fest at the new Spotify House nighttime rooftop series.Returning headliners, rollicking country trio Midland, who will perform songs from their hit debut album On the Rocks (Big Machine Records), alongside new material from their upcoming second album, including the new single “Mr. Lonely.”Country music legend and ten-time Grammy nominee Tanya Tucker, who will thrill fans with an headlining appearance.ACM Award winners and CMA Award nominees Old Dominion, who will bring their trademark blend of old-fashioned country music and rock n’ roll grit.Talented singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, five-time Grammy nominee, and CMA Award winner Hunter Hayes returning as a headliner for the second year in a row.American Idol runner-up and CMA Award nominee Lauren Alaina as a headliner.2019 CMT Music Award-nominated country music duo Maddie & Tae, who are currently on tour opening for Carrie Underwood’s Cry Pretty Tour 360.

Other standouts acts including Morgan Evans, Tenille Townes, Emily Ann Roberts, Mitchell Tenpenny, Filmore, James Barker Band,Cassadee Pope, and many more.

For full schedule and lineup updates at Ole Red visit https://olered.com/nashville/spotify/.

Get ready for CMA Fest with the Ole Red playlist:

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CMA Fest Announces The Initial 2019 Line-Up

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.

The initial lineup announcement was made moments ago exclusively via the Official CMA Fest App as the CMA Foundation celebrates Music In Our Schools Month. For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for observance of Music In Our Schools Month, the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

This month, the CMA Foundation will participate in multiple events in support of music education, including a panel during SXSW EDU to discuss the importance of music in a child’s life, the first-ever Music Teacher Hill Day in West Virginia with Americana artist Christian Lopez, a meeting with the Cohort in New Orleans to help increase arts education for all students, and a school visit in Louisville with K. Michelle Lewis, winner of the Give a Note Music Education Innovator Award for Project Based Learning through Music, which includes advocating for others and addressing social issues through student led music projects. In addition, this year’s 30 recipients of Music Teachers of Excellence, the CMA Foundation’s program aimed at celebrating, honoring and investing in quality teaching, will be announced in the coming week.

Named the “gold standard” and topping Billboard’s list of the 10 Best Country Music Festivals, CMA Fest is the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, with last year’s event drawing capacity crowds and the largest engagement by Country Music fans in the event’s history, with visitors from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries flocking to downtown Nashville.

Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

The Chevy Riverfront Stage returns once again with a fantastic lineup that will keep crowds rocking from 10:00 AM-5:15 PM each day including performances by A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Allen, Danielle Bradbery, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Jessie James Decker, Gavin DeGraw, Russell Dickerson, Eli Young Band, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Gone West, Riley Green, Hunter Hayes, Walker Hayes, High Valley, Home Free, Ryan Hurd, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Mason Ramsey, Michael Ray, Tyler Rich, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Granger Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Morgan Wallen and Aaron Watson.

Returning for a third year, the Budweiser Forever Country Stage will take place from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM daily. Featuring some of the biggest names in Country Music from recent decades, this year’s lineup includes Keith Anderson, Deana Carter, John Carter Cash, Joe Diffie, George Ducas, Charles Esten, Andy Griggs, Halfway to Hazard, Ty Herndon, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, Little Texas, Lonestar, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kendell Marvel, Neal McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, The Nelsons, Jerrod Niemann, Jamie O’Neal, The Road Hammers, Ray Scott, Shenandoah, Sister Hazel, Ricky Skaggs, Kiefer Sutherland, Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker, Mark Wills, Rita Wilson and Darryl Worley.

Outdoor daytime stages including Chevy Riverfront and Budweiser Forever Country are free and open to the public. All artist lineups are subject to change.

Additional stage lineups, Xfinity Fan Fair X activities, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Don’t miss a beat by staying connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, the Official CMA Fest App, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and sign up for CMA Country Connection emails to receive the latest news as soon as it’s announced.

CMA and Nashville-based Futureshirts will launch new merchandise, all designed in Nashville, for CMA Fest starting with an initial release of unique and on-trend products for online pre-order now at shop.cmafest.com to receive in time for the festival, with many more items to be added. Fans will also be able to purchase official merchandise at several locations across the festival footprint in June.

CMA Fest will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network this summer. This is the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music festival has achieved. “CMA Fest” will be executive produced by Robert Deaton.

About CMA Fest
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 48th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries. In 2018, CMA Fest featured 11 official stages with hundreds of artists performing—all to benefit music education. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. CMA Fest is filmed for an ABC Television Network special, with 2019 marking the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for television, a feat no other music festival has achieved.

About the CMA Foundation
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining high-quality music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested more than $25 million across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations. Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest, the four-day long music festival held annually in Nashville, are used to power the CMA Foundation’s social impact and unique model of giving.

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Hot Country With Spotify Thursday Was A Hit

By on June 8, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Last night, I thoroughly-enjoyed spending some time at Blake Shelton’s new entertainment venue, Ole Red, with the folks from Spotify.

Courtesy of Ole Red

The beautiful, new, three-story venue located in downtown Nashville on the corner of Broadway & 3rd Ave. is a great addition to Nashville’s lower Broad area.  A great menu with reasonable prices consistent with other downtown venues.  I loved the bacon-wrapped scallops, mozzarella & tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, and smoked barbecue wings, along with the specialty drink, Ole Red Frosecco.

I enjoyed getting to see the talented Morgan Wallen perform an acoustic set and Levi Hummon slayed the stage with a full band set to the delight of the standing room only crowd of festival goers.

I will be heading back out tonight! It’s a great place to have a drink, food, and listen to live music every day of CMA Music Festival starting ay 11am – 2am.  A schedule of all the artist performance times throughout CMA Music Festival can be found by clicking HERE.

Be sure to stream Spotify’s Hot Country station on your computer and phones!

Ole Red’s smoked barbecue wings

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Cracker Barrel Powers Jam-Packed First Night At Country Roads Stage At 2018 CMA Music Festival With Broken Bow Records  

By on June 8, 2018 in In The Press

Photo courtesy of FlyteVu.

Night one at CMA Fest’s free Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater featured an exciting evening of performances by some of Broken Bow Records’ brightest stars, including Chase Bryant, Craig Campbell, Lindsey Ell, Everette, Chase Rice, Runaway June, and Granger Smith.

On stage, Cracker Barrel and Chase Bryant organized a special, patriotic moment for 10 expectant mothers-to-be from Fort Campbell who were all active duty servicewomen and military spouses. They each received one of Cracker Barrel’s iconic rockers, free Cracker Barrel twice a month for a year, and gift cards to shop at the famous restaurant’s country store. Fans gave the women a standing ovation, and the moment was capped off with a heartwarming video showing 100 other military moms-to-be receiving rockers, too.
With the kickoff of CMA Fest yesterday, Cracker Barrel is encouraging festivalgoers to share photographs of themselves for a good cause. With Cracker Barrel’s Rock With Us fundraiser, every photograph taken in a Cracker Barrel rocker at the festival and shared on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #CBMusic between June 7 and June 9 will result in a $1 donation from Cracker Barrel to the CMA Foundation (up to $15,000).
Red Light Management artists Lee Brice, Clare Dunn, and Tyler Farr will hit the stage tonight, while Warner Music Nashville will bring out Morgan Evans, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell, and more on Saturday evening.
About Cracker Barrel:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) shares warm welcomes and friendly service while offering guests quality homestyle food and unique shopping – all at a fair price. By creating a world filled with hospitality and charm through an experience that combines dining and shopping, guests are cared for like family. Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate 653 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 45 states and own the fast-casual Holler and Dash® restaurants. For more information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com.
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BMI Returns To CMA Fest With Maui Jim Broadway Stage At Hard Rock Cafe Takeover

By on June 6, 2018 in In The Press

After a brief hiatus, BMI will return to downtown Music City for CMA Fest with a special takeover of the Maui Jim Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday, June 7th from 2:45pm-6:45pm. Fans and industry tastemakers alike are invited to kick off Country music’s most quintessential weekend of live music with a parking lot party featuring performances from some of the format’s hottest rising talent. BMI has built a solid track record curating CMA Fest stages over the years, with the well-loved Tailgate previously featuring superstars like Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, Michael Ray and more.

“Our history at CMA Fest speaks for itself. For years, our BMI Tailgate Party served as a hub for up-and-coming Country talent at the festival,” said Mason Hunter, Assistant Vice President, Creative. “We’re excited to be back at CMA Fest and proud to continue to be a launching pad for the careers of our genre’s breakout singer-songwriters.”

See below for a full lineup of performers:

2:45pm – Payton Smith

3:25pm – Drew Parker

4:05pm – Faren Rachels

4:45pm – Ray Fulcher

5:25pm – Trea Landon

6:05pm – Adam Craig

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Blake Shelton Celebrates Ole Red Nashville Grand Opening With TODAY + CMT Awards Appearance

By on June 5, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Ole Red

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Grand Ole Opry member Blake Shelton is set to officially open his new bar, restaurant and music venue, Ole Red Nashville, in partnership with Ryman Hospitality Properties. To celebrate, Shelton will co-host the fourth hour of TODAY with anchor Hoda Kotb live from Ole Red Nashville’s stage. The broadcast will air at 10 a.m. CST on NBC. That evening, Shelton will perform from Ole Red’s rooftop bar, The Lookout, on the CMT Music Awards. The annual award ceremony will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 7 p.m. CST on CMT.

As previously announced, Shelton will christen the stage of Ole Red Nashville, the second Ole Red location, after the award ceremony with a special, exclusive “Blake Shelton and Friends” celebratory concert. Fans had the opportunity to win one of the hottest tickets in town through contest entry and fans at home can livestream the first songs from the event on Ole Red Nashville’s Facebook page.

Those in town for CMA Fest who do not win tickets to “Blake Shelton and Friends” and want to paint the town red with Shelton can purchase tickets to his special performance at the Grand Ole Opry here. Shelton will play two shows on the Opry on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

About Ole Red
Ole Red is a lifestyle and entertainment brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” You can find Ole Red entertainment venues and products in two locations in the United States by 2018, the flagship multi-story bar, restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, and the very first location in Blake’s hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For additional information about Ole Red, visit us online at olered.com.

About Blake Shelton
Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. In November he released his album Texoma Shore, which became his sixth record to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and marked his 11th all-genre Top 10. Texoma Shore features his Top 10 and climbing single “I Lived It” as well as the smash hit “I’ll Name The Dogs,” a romantic tune that boasts over 68 million streams and recently became his 25th No. 1 song. In the week following album launch, Shelton became the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs chart simultaneously. Texoma Shore follows 2016’s Gold-certified If I’m Honest, the best-selling country album release of the year, which spawned three chart-topping songs and earned him a No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the all-genre Top Album Sales charts.

A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has earned a host of honors throughout his career including 20 ACM nominations and the Top Country Artist title at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Shelton proved worthy of the distinction on this winter’s Country Music Freaks headlining tour alongside Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and special guest Trace Adkins. As a coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Voice“, Shelton is a six-time champion, most recently with his contestant Chloe Kohanski. Offstage, Shelton has teamed up with Ryman Hospitality to open a string of Ole Red entertainment restaurant venues, a nod to his 2001 hit of the same name. The flagship location in his Oklahoma hometown Tishomingo opened its doors in September 2017, with Nashville’s venue on lower Broadway celebrating its grand opening this week.

For more information and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

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Sony Music Nashville And Sarah Cannon Join Together To Band Against Cancer At 2018 CMA Music Fest  

By on June 5, 2018 in In The Press

Continuing their unique ongoing collaboration based on fusing music, artistry and messages of hope and triumph for those touched by cancer,  Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institue of HCA Healthcare, are forging a new phase of their Band Against Cancer partnership through integration at the 2018 CMA Music Fest June 7- 10 in Nashville. Thousands of country music fans from around the world will experience a series of activations at Fan Fair X at the Music City Center and across the street at Omni Nashville Hotel, both in downtown Music City.

On Sunday, June 3, National Cancer Survivors Day, Old Dominion—one of Sarah Cannon’s Band Against Cancer Ambassador bands—played a special concert in Chicago during the world’s largest oncology meeting, The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Enhanced with a social campaign (view video here), the ACM Vocal Group of the Year is kicking off this year’s focus on #StrongSong, which invites everyone to submit an empowering song via a Spotify StrongSong playlist, encouraging people facing cancer through the strength of a virtual ‘band.”
“We are proud to partner with Sony Music Nashville to bring Band Against Cancer to life in a bigger way for country music fans, survivors and supporters,” said Sarah Cannon Chief Executive Officer, Dee Anna Smith. “Through our Strong Song campaign, we can make a greater impact by uniting communities to support and empower people facing cancer.”

 

The cornerstone of the activation is the #StrongSong headphone mural and gif photo booth experience in Music City Center’s Fan Fair X, created by viral sensation and acclaimed street artist Kelsey Montague whose #WhatLiftsYou wings mural is on display in The Gulch area of Nashville near Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon’s headquarters.

 

Across the street at the Omni Hotel’s Bongo Java, fans can take a break from the heat at the #StrongSong Happy Hour daily performances by Sony ATV writers who compose some of the biggest songs on the charts.

 

Here is a complete breakdown of Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer activations at 2018 CMA Music Fest, followed by a schedule of artist meet and greets at Fan Fair X and songwriter performances at Omni Nashville Hotel’s Bongo Java.

Fan Fair X Activations @ Sony Music Nashville and Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer Booth

  • #StrongSong Sony headphone mural by artist Kelsey Montague
  • Gif photo booth experience where fans take their photo in front of the headphone mural to win “cut the line” meet and greet passes to Sony Nashville artist signings through posting their #StrongSong photos
  • FISH Technology Instant Prizing Track Towers where fans scan their Official CMA Fest Fan Access barcode to unlock exclusive prizing provided by Sony Nashville and Sarah Cannon including Old Dominion Nissan Stadium Sound Check Party Passes
  • Tons of artist and Band Against Cancer swag

Omni Nashville Hotel Activations

  • Photo experience and ask-SARAH Resource Station in the Omni lobby – askSARAH is a resource from Sarah Cannon for patients facing cancer and their families – including a dedicated phone line with registered nurses answering cancer questions 24/7.
  • Larger than life co-branded mural with Band Against Cancer on the 5th Avenue side of the Omni

Room guests

  • Omni hotel room guest treated to extra special CMA Fest perks courtesy of Sony Nashville and Band Against Cancer including…
  • Hotel Keys featuring Sony Music Nashville artists
  • Room drop featuring Chris Young “Losing Sleep” mask, Band Against Cancer headphones and #StrongSong Spotify playlist cards

Bongo Java

  • Fans fuel up at the Omni Hotel’s Bongo Java
  • Featured #StrongSong Drink of the Day available throughout CMA Fest
  • Fans can recharge at the #StrongSong Happy Hours 4-6 pm daily featuring performances by Sony ATV songwriters (for specific performance details, see schedule at the end of press release).

Barlines and Kitchen Notes

  • Fans dining in the restaurants will be able to fill out their #StrongSong in their check cards to be entered to win tickets to CMA Fest 2019

Digital Activations

BandAgainstCancer.com

  • Fans can register to get information on what’s going on at CMA Fest with Sony Nashville and Band Against Cancer by visiting bandagainstcancer.com to register for alerts
  • Throughout the festival, fans can see a live feed of photos from the #StrongSong mural on the site

Socials

  • Follow @BandAgainstCancer on Instagram for live coverage of CMA Fest!

In addition to the activations with Sarah Cannon, Sony Music Nashville’s roster of artists will be featured throughout the week as the venerable label group returns to Fan Fair X. As the Columbia Nashville, RCA Nashville and Arista Nashville imprints continue to change the storyline in Music City, artists of yesterday, today and tomorrow will be doing meet and greets with their fans. From current hit-makers Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Tyler Farr & LANCO, to new artists Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, The Sisterhood Band, Carlton Anderson, Ben Gallaher, Levon, Seth Ennis, Rachel Wammack and Ryan Hurd, to Sony Legacy legendary bands of the 80s and 90s—Exile, Shenandoah, Blackhawk and Baillie & The Boys—fans will have a plethora of artists to meet. Additionally, for those superstars unable to attend in-person, there will be spotlight hours featuring their hit music, merchandise, and giveaways for fans to access tickets and meet & greets with Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Maren Morris, Old Crow Medicine Show and Cam. Dolly Parton fans will have the chance to win passes to Dollywood and a two-night stay at her DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN.

“CMA Music Fest is an institution for Country music and we wanted to deliver something really special for the fans,” says Sony Music Nashville EVP/Marketing & New Business John Zarling. “The fans come with such a different mindset than other festivals: connect and engage. They believe they’re part of the music’s history. Because they know incredible moments happen here, we are making sure their experience in Nashville is enhanced with the best music we have to offer.”

Below are the list of artists meet and greets and events happening at Sony Music Nashville’s booth within Fan Fair X:

Thursday, June 7
10-11am CT: Kane Brown meet and greet
11-12pm CT: Miranda Lambert Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
12-2pm CT: Luke Combs meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Shenandoah meet and greet
3-4pm CT: Mitchell Tenpenny meet and greet
4-5pm CT: LANCO meet and greet

Friday, June 8
10-11am CT: Brad Paisley Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
11-12pm CT: Ryan Hurd meet and greet
12-1pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Baillie & The Boys meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Dolly Parton Music & Dollywood tickets and DreamMore Resort Weekend Giveaway
2-3pm CT: Old Dominion music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
3-4pm CT: Tenille Townes meet and greet

Saturday, June 9
10-11am CT: Cam music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
11-12pm CT: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
12-1pm CT: Ben Gallaher meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Tyler Farr meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Maren Morris Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway
3-4pm CT: The Sisterhood Band meet and greet
4-5pm CT: Old Crow Medicine Show Happy Hour: win music, tickets and meet and greet giveaway

Sunday, June 10
10-11am CT: Carlton Anderson meet and great
11-12pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Blackhawk meet and greet
12-1pm CT: Levon meet and greet
1-2pm CT: Rachel Wammack meet and greet
2-3pm CT: Seth Ennis meet and greet
3-4pm CT: Mitchell Tenpenny meet and greet
4-5pm CT: Sony Music Nashville Legacy Spotlight: Exile meet and greet

Below are the Sony ATV songwriter performances featured at #StrongSong Happy Hours 4-6 pm daily at Omni Nashville Hotel’s Bongo Java:

 

Thursday, June 7
Chris DeStefano & Tom Douglas

 

Friday, June 8
Shane Minor & Lindsay Rimes

 

Saturday, June 9
Jon Nite & Ross Copperman

 

Sunday, June 10
James McNair & Heather Morgan

For updates to this CMA Music Fest schedule, download the CMA Music Fest app or visit www.bandagainstcancer.com.

About Sarah Cannon
Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for those facing cancer in communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon’s cancer programs include individualized patient navigation provided by oncology-trained nurses, more than 1,000 stem cell transplants performed annually throughout the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network, hundreds of clinical trials, and molecular profiling capabilities. Through its services, Sarah Cannon is providing state-of-the-art cancer care close to home for hundreds of thousands of patients, a number unmatched by any single cancer center. To learn more about Sarah Cannon, visit sarahcannon.com

About Sony Music Nashville
Sony Music Nashville includes its three country label operations – Arista Nashville, Columbia Nashville and RCA Nashville – and Provident Music Group, one of the world’s leading Christian music companies.  Sony Music Nashville is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

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Warner Music Nashville Welcomes Fans To Music Row With “The Warner Sound” 2018

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press


Warner Music Nashville (WMN) is proud to announce the seventh year of The Warner Sound, a packed week of events in support of CMA Music Fest, June 7-10. Hosted at the label headquarters and studios in the heart of Nashville’s historic Music Row, The Warner Sound will feature fan events with WMN artists and guests including Cole Swindell, Charlie Worsham, Dan + Shay, Devin Dawson, Frankie Ballard, High Valley, Hunter Hayes, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, RaeLynn, Tegan Marie, Trea Landon, Troy Cartwright and William Michael Morgan.
WMN is happy to welcome several generous sponsors that are providing unique touch points for both their artists and fans. Upon entry, guests will be able to visit the pop-up Waffle House restaurant inside the lobby, complete with complimentary waffles and hash browns. Those age 21 and over can enjoy a cocktail in the Crown Royal Lounge or on the George Dickel Patio daily 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Of age guests can also snag a Sam Adams, Twisted Tea or a hard cider from Austin Eastciders – and everyone is welcome to an ice cold Coca-Cola! Behind the scenes, Warner artists will relax and prepare for their performances in the “The Dream Room,” a deluxe green room designed by The Dream Hotel Nashville (opening late 2018). Additional sponsors include Popchips, PC/Nametag, Keurig, Lyft, Vega and Batiste.
The Warner Sound June 7 – 10, 2018
Except where noted, all fan events will be held at 20 Music Square East.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
10:00 AM       Dan + Shay                 Tequila Sunrise Fan Party (Silent Disco)
1:00 PM          High Valley                AmeriCANADIAN Fan Party
4:00 PM          Michael Ray               Amos Album Release Fan Party
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
10:00 AM       Warner Artists             SoFar Sounds
1:00 PM          Morgan Evans             Album Listening Fan Party
4:00 PM          Cole Swindell             ‘The Ones Who Got Me Here’ Fan Party
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
10:00 AM       Warner Artists             WMN Family Brunch Fan Party feat. Bailey Bryan, Trea
                                                            Landon and Troy Cartwright
1:00 PM          RaeLynn                     ‘Kings & Queens Don’t’ Fan Party
4:00 PM          Hunter Hayes              For the Love of Music Fan Party
4:30 PM          Devin Dawson            Blackout Fan Party *Studio at 21 Music Square East
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
10:00 AM       Tegan Marie                Breakfast Beauty Shop Fan Party
10:00 AM       Charlie Worsham        Donuts & Jam Fan Party *Studio at 21 Music Square East
1:00 PM          William Michael Morgan Vinyl Fan Party
4:00 PM          Frankie Ballard           Frankie Ballard Fan Party
WMN also has other events being held around town, including:
  • Ashley McBryde Little Harpeth Fan Party at Little Harpeth Brewing on June 6 at 5:00 PM.
  • Blake Shelton & Friends Concert at Ole Red on June 6 at 10:30 PM (doors at 9:30 PM).
  • Chris Janson “Friend Party” at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 7at 9:30 AM.
  • Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater Presented by Warner Music Nashville on Saturday, June 9. The concert event will feature Cole Swindell, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, Cale Dodds and Tegan Marie.
Guests can enjoy a free ride to WMN courtesy of JoyRide golf carts – just look for the one marked “The Warner Sound” and hop on. Fan party ticket purchasers will enjoy a transportation discount or free rides courtesy of Lyft.
For more info about The Warner Sound and other WMN events please visit WarnerMusicNashville.com/MusicFest / Follow @wmnashville
ABOUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE
Warner Music Nashville was created in 2009 with the goal of expanding the presence of WMG and its family of labels has had in the Nashville music community for more than 60 years. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO John Esposito, the division is home to Warner Bros. Nashville and Atlantic Nashville.
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Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler And Hayley Hubbard To Sip & Sweat With Fans During CMA Fest

By on June 4, 2018 in In The Press

MULTI-PLATINUM superstar TYLER HUBBARD of Florida Georgia Line and his wife HAYLEY HUBBARD are going to the mat for a good cause during this year’s CMA Fest, hosting a SIP & SWEAT morning of refreshing drinks and rooftop yoga at downtown Nashville’s FGL HOUSE.

Taking place on Sunday, June 10, at FGL HOUSE’s vibey Cruise Rooftop – located on 3rd Avenue South in the heart of CMA Fest – fans are invited to enjoy a star-studded yoga class led by instructor Danielle Whitener of Freebird and then a round of delicious Palomas, with ticket proceeds benefiting the CMA Foundation’s efforts to improve and sustain music education programs around the nation.

“Music and yoga are such a huge part of our lives,” shared Hayley. “And, it gives us so much joy to be able to bring people together for such a great cause and do something fun that lets us move and breathe.”

Tyler added, “Hayley and I love rounding up our friends for a group workout. There is a really cool energy that comes from that and we can’t wait to have you join us!”

“Each year we welcome thousands of Country music fans to Nashville for CMA Fest, a four-day long music festival where gracious artists, like Florida Georgia Line, perform for free and ticket proceeds go to support music education,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Foundation President and CMA Chief Executive Officer. “What Tyler and Hayley Hubbard are doing with ‘SIP & SWEAT’ goes above and beyond, and is a true reflection of how generous this Country music community is.”

Trahern added, “Proceeds from this event will go directly to helping us ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music — no matter their circumstance, and we are grateful that Tyler and Hayley continue to show incredible support for our work at the CMA Foundation.”

Sponsored by Dulce Vida Spirits, Snap Fitness, and Topo Chico, the invigorating SIP & SWEAT event will kick off at 8 a.m. CT sharp with Music City MC Donald Jenkins on tap to keep the energy flowing. A few surprise celebrity guests and friends of the Hubbards will also join in the festivities.

“We’re excited to join the Hubbards for this refreshing part of CMA Fest,” shared Adam Kost, Vice President of Marketing, Milestone Brands LLC {Dulce Vita Spirits}. “Using 100% Organic Blanco Tequila infused with real grapefruit and lime (66 calories and two carbs per serving), we will be making Perfect Palomas and Skinny Margaritas to complement a great workout.”

“Snap Fitness is thrilled to sponsor SIP & SWEAT – Palomas & Rooftop Yoga with the Hubbards! Delivering the best fitness experiences in the world is what we do, and nothing gives us greater joy than taking our mission outside the walls of our clubs and into the community for a good cause,” said Caitlin Tvrdik, Director of Marketing, Lift Brands.

A limited number of tickets for the Hubbards’ SIP & SWEAT are available now at https://fglhouseyoga.eventbrite.com. All attendees will receive a yoga mat and water bottle.

Click here for more information about CMA Fest and the CMA Foundation.

To learn more about FGL HOUSE, please visit fglhouse.com.

ABOUT CMA FOUNDATION:
Established in 2011 as the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA), the CMA Foundation is committed to improving and sustaining music education programs across the United States, working to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education. Through strategic partnerships, professional development and grant distribution, the CMA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has invested more than $21 million in over 85 programs across the national public school system, after school programs, summer camps and community outreach organizations. Guided by the generosity of the Country Music community, proceeds from CMA Fest, the four-day long music festival held annually in Nashville, are used to power the CMA Foundation’s social impact and unique model of giving. For more information visit CMAfoundation.org.

ABOUT DULCE VIDA SPIRITS:
Dulce Vida Spirits was formed in 2009 in Austin, Texas, and hails from the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico. The 80 and 100 proof variants are USDA certified organic and handcrafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave with a lineup of quality tequila including: Blanco (80 proof + 100 proof), Reposado (80 + 100 proof), Añejo (80 + 100 proof), Lone Star (100 proof) and a 5-year Extra Añejo (100 proof). Infusing real fruit and all-natural flavors, Dulce Vida Spirits also creates low-carb, low-calorie flavored tequilas: Dulce Vida Lime, Dulce Vida Grapefruit and Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño. Dulce Vida Spirits are currently sold in more than 35 states. For more information about Dulce Vida Spirits, visit www.dulcevidaspirits.com. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT SNAP FITNESS:
With 2,000 clubs open or in development in 19 countries, Snap Fitness is the world’s premier 24/7 fitness franchise. Founded in 2003 by Peter Taunton, Snap Fitness provides entrepreneurs an exciting business opportunity with cutting edge fitness experiences, full-spectrum business support, and opportunities for continued growth.

ABOUT TOPO CHICO:
Founded in 1895, Topo Chico is a brand of sparkling mineral water sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico. Topo Chico was sold only regionally in Northern Mexico but in the early 80’s the company expanded its distribution to a point where it was widely available in all of Mexico and it started exporting to the U.S. in 1987. Our Mineral Water is extracted from a spring at the foot of Cerro del Topo Chico or Small Mole in English, its name derived from the shape of the mountain. Thanks to its natural mineral composition, Topo Chico is a refreshing zero calorie beverage that quenches thirst, and can add a delicious accent to your drink when used as a mixer in alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy Topo Chico with salt, lime, fruit juice, your favorite alcohol, and, of course, by itself!

ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE:
Redefining what’s possible in Country music, global superstars Florida Georgia Line continue to push full-throttle into uncharted territories with history-making collaborations, fresh entrepreneurial ventures and bold new music while currently in the studio. Crushing record-breaking milestones, the MULTI-PLATINUM duo has heavy-hitting spotlights on Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” [#1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 27 straight weeks and 14th #1 overall as artists], Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso’s “Let Me Go” (ft. watt), Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down,” and The Chainsmokers’ “Last Day Alive.” Fueling their groundbreaking momentum, FGL’s 2016 PLATINUM-certified album DIG YOUR ROOTS (BMLG Records) delivered three consecutive #1 smashes: 4X PLATINUM-certified “H.O.L.Y.” and PLATINUM-certified hits “May We All” (ft. Tim McGraw) and “God, Your Mama, And Me” (ft. Backstreet Boys). THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 marked their first time headlining select sold-out stadium dates – featuring special guests Backstreet Boys, with critics’ reviews boasting: “Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country acts alive” (MusicRow Magazine). With over 30 million tracks and more than 4.2 million albums sold worldwide, the top-shelf entertainers remain the first and only Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold) for their breakout “Cruise,” which is the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan). Since 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMAs, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT Music Awards. As true visionaries, FGL’s innovative endeavors also includes their own Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey, plus the newly announced multifaceted compound in Nashville: Tribe Kelley Trading Post, Tree Vibez Music, and meet + greet, as well as FGL HOUSE. In addition to their supercharged music festival appearances this year, they will kick off the inaugural FGL Fest with a concert inside Turn 4 of the historic oval during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 25th annual NASCAR weekend on September 8.

For more information about Florida Georgia Line and upcoming tour dates, please visit floridageorgialine.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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