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BMI And iHeart Media Fort Myers to Present – Songwriters For Southwest Florida Relief Concert

By on November 1, 2022 in In The Press, Press Releases

BMI and iHeartMedia Fort Myers to Present

 

SONGWRITERS FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

 

An Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Relief Concert Benefitting

 Hospitality Workers in Lee County

 

November 2nd at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN

 

Purchase tickets now at http://www.3rdandlindsley.com

 

Online Auction Items Include Signed Items by Luke Bryan, Hardy, LOCASH and More.  

To Bid, Go To Songwritersforswfl.com

 

To Make a Donation, Go To VisitFortMyers.com

WHAT: BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) and iHeartMedia Fort Myers are proud to present Songwriters for Southwest Florida, an Island Hopper Songwriter Fest relief concert benefiting hospitality workers in Lee County after the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Tickets are available to purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the fund, now at www.3rdandlindsley.com. The event will stream live in partnership with Volume at volume.com/3rdandlindsley. To claim your free ticket go to https://volume.com/t/8Nb4Uh/.

To compliment the benefit concert, there is also an online auction with items signed by Luke Bryan, Hardy, LOCASH, Frank Myers, and more. To bid on the auction items, visit www.songwritersforswfl.com, and to make online donations to the fund, please go to www.visitfortmyers.com.

WHO: The benefit concert will feature BMI songwriters who have performed at the festival since its inception. Some of the singer/songwriters contributing to the night’s lineup include Aaron Barker, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Sheena Brook, Brooke Eden, Tim James, Paul McDonald, Frank Myers, Danny Myrick, Maggie Rose, Stephanie Quayle, Maia Sharp and more.

WHEN: 

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CT

WHERE: 

3rd & Lindsley

818 3rd Ave S

Nashville, TN 37210

Streaming live at volume.com/3rdandlindsley.

ABOUT ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST

 

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into three locations with the first weekend kicking off on Captiva Island, then moving to downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ends with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach.

ABOUT BMI

Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 20.6 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.3 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music.

ABOUT FORT MYERS – ISLANDS, BEACHES AND NEIGHBORHOODS 

Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods include: Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Matlacha, Boca Grande & Outer Islands, North Fort Myers, Alva, Buckingham and Lehigh Acres. For more information, go to visitfortmyers.com.

ABOUT IHEART MEDIA FORT MYERS

 

iHeartMedia Fort Myers owns and operates WBTT-FM, WCKT-FM, WOLZ-FM and WZJZ-FM and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts.  The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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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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Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2021 Headliners Announced

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Chris Stapleton:

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

About Brooks & Dunn:

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

For more information, visit www.brooksanddunn.com.

About Old Dominion:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“The Song – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” TV Series To Launch January 4 In Over 130 Markets

By on December 19, 2019 in In The Press, Press Releases

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – December 13, 2019 – The inaugural season of “The Song – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” is set to premiere in national syndication on predominantly CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates January 4, 2020 in 131 markets across the country including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami and Seattle. The wildly entertaining show includes intimate performances by some of the biggest acts in a variety of genres singing their most iconic songs. In-depth interviews with the artists and songwriters will reveal never-before-heard details behind those songs, the inspiration and how they became woven into the fabric of popular culture.

Season one will include 10 fast-paced episodes, including nine hosted by Krista Marie and Damien Horne and a one-hour “Best of The Song” finale co-hosted by CeeLo Green. Gray Television will distribute the series, which is presented by Ally and powered by Nashville Music City.

Executive produced by Marc Oswald, Cary Glotzer and award-winning director Trey Fanjoy, the series was filmed at picturesque TGL Farms in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The setting provided a relaxed atmosphere for hosts Krista and Damien to dig deep into the lives and careers of the artists and songwriters. The TGL Farms stable was transformed into a studio soundstage, where the artists performed intimate versions of their hit songs and often introduced new music.  

“We assembled an elite team of music and television professionals with the singular goal of showcasing some of the most iconic songs in American contemporary music,” said Oswald. “We are honored and humbled that this diverse group of artists and songwriters trusted us with their most important works.”  

CeeLo Green, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actor and “Best of The Song” finale co-host said of the show: “There is something about the spirit and musical atmosphere of Nashville, Tennessee that motivates magic. You get there, it gets in you, and great things happen. This show ‘The Song’ has captured it for all the world to see. Enjoy!” 

“The Song – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” Season One Lineup by Episode:

Jan.   4 CeeLo Green

Jan. 11 Big & Rich featuring Cowboy Troy

Jan. 18 Rick Springfield with special guests The Sisterhood Band

Jan. 25  All-4-One

Feb.  1  Lonestar featuring Jim Messina

Feb.  8  Dirty Heads featuring Rome Ramirez

Feb. 15 Travis Tritt

Feb. 22  Don McLean

Feb. 29  Gretchen Wilson

Mar.   7  Best of Season One  

“The Song – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” pays it forward through cause-related partnerships with The Songwriters Hall of Fame and Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business to provide both scholarship and internship opportunities for their outstanding programs and to help develop new talent in the music, media and television arts disciplines. These partnerships will be supported by a $25,000 donation from Ally.  

A complete list of stations airing “The Song – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” will be published soon.

For additional information, visit Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Strange 90s Nashville Adds Members Of Judas Priest, Florida Georgia Line, Sixpence None The Richer + More To Lineup

By on October 31, 2019 in In The Press, Press Releases

Benefitting Nashville-Based Charity The Beat of Life**Tickets On Sale Now at http://bit.ly/S90sNashville**

October 31, 2019 – Nashville, TN – Charity Bomb and AEG Presents have announced numerous adds to their already stacked lineup for Strange 90s Nashville. Members of Florida Georgia Line, Sixpence None The Richer, Judas Priest, Eagles of Death Metal, The All-American Rejects, Lit, Relient K, 3 Doors Down and more will join together to form super groups, performing the anthems of this golden decade in a real-life recreation of the era.

Taking place on November 23rd at Marathon Music Works, Strange 90s Nashville is a night not to be missed. Tickets are on-sale now at http://bit.ly/S90sNashville.  

All proceeds will go to Nashville organization The Beat of Life, a homegrown organization that provides therapeutic songwriting and music programs with the most talented musicians teaching children and inmates how to write and perform music as a preventive and coping mechanism. For more information on The Beat Of Life, please visit: http://www.thebeatoflife.org/.  

The full list of performers includes Sean Fuller (Florida Georgia Line), Jeffrey Steele, Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), A. Jay & Jeremy Popoff (Lit), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), Dez Dickerson (Prince’s Band The Revolution), Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Chet Roberts (3 Doors Down), Nick Weeler (The All-American Rejects), Matt Thiessen (Relient K), Sean Nelson (Harvey Danger), Josh Paul (Infectious Grooves), Ira Dean (Trick Poney) and Jam Alker (The Jab).  

Iconic songwriters including Matt Warren, Ryman Wooten, Josh Wooten, Bridgette Tatum, Jess Cayne, Damien Horne, Danny Myrick, Keesy Timmer, Kim McClean Kasl as well as Casey Levasseur, Kurtis John, Alissa Morena, Sarah Jane Nelson and Brian Irwin will round out the night’s performers.   Strange 90s Nashville will be hosted by Jessie McNamara and will feature amazing opportunities for concert-goers to time warp back to the 90s complete with Tony Hawk Pro-Skater 360 Virtual Reality Experiences, a Saved By the Bell pop-up Diner, Vans Skate ramps, iconic 90’s accessories and costume giveaways, live graffiti walls and more.  

For updates on Strange 90s, please visit: Website: https://strange90s.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange_enter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangeenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange_ent   ###  

EVENT DETAILS:Strange 90s Nashville – Presented by Charity Bomb & AEG Presents

DATE:Saturday, November 23rd, 2019

TIME: Doors – 6:30pm, Show – 8:00pm

VENUE: Marathon Music Works | 1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203

TICKETS: On Sale Now | http://bit.ly/S90sNashville

ABOUT CHARITY BOMB Charity Bomb provides entertainment with a purpose. Our mission is: to identify the challenges of overlooked or under-serviced constituencies, enlist the most effective and honest specialists in that field, and form partnerships to design and execute an immediate, intermediate and long-term plan for resolving a particular issue or challenge.   Charity Bomb earns our donations. This is achieved by creating custom experiential auctions and producing highly conceptualized benefit events involving celebrity talent. Charity Bomb then deploys the funds generated to our thoroughly vetted partnering organization.   Their purpose is to connect the needs of our constituents to their respective resources, while we systematically search to unveil a permanent antidote to a cause.   Charity Bomb is a creative organization, tethered to the virtues of transparency and altruism.

Launched in 2018, Charity Bomb was founded by three, life-long friends who share the virtues of fatherhood, philanthropy, musicianship, music lovers, music industry professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and Fear Factor champions. Our motivation is to help.  

ABOUT STRANGE ENTERTAINMENT Welcome to the Wonderful World of STRANGE Entertainment! The benefit concert arm of Charity Bomb Inc, Strange Entertainment is a live music production company that specializes in creating unique, fundraiser events for various mental health organizations. Every performance features a rotating cast of marquis rock stars and entertainers forming supergroups to perform short sets of covers that are inline with the event’s theme. *see Strange 80s, Strange 90s, Strange 90s Nashville. Since the debut of Strange 80s in 2017, Strange Ent. has raised over $200,000 for our partnering organizations.

Musicians: 5 Seconds of Summer, Eagles of Death Metal, Alice in Chains, Deap Vally, Anberlin, Enter Shikari, Anthrax, Fall Out Boy, Ataris, Falling in Reverse, Black Veil Brides, Filter, Bowling for Soup, Bush, No Doubt, Flaming Lips, Go Gos, Goldfinger Good Cop Bad Cop, Katy Perry, Korn, The Interruptors, Bones UK, Chvrches, Weezer, Janes Addiction, The Offspring, Judas Priest, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, The Regrettes, Gavin Rossdale, Bush, Stephan Perkins, Jane’s Addiction, Marilyn Manson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Otto, Nsync, Ok Go!, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Aday, Slayer, Slipknot, Steel Panther, Stray Cats, Stone Sour, Sugarcult, Sum41, Taking Back Sunday, Tenacious D, Velvet Revolver, Wallows, Weird Al Yankovic, When in Rome, The Word Alive.

Actors: Sarah Silverman, Finn Wolfhard, Braedon Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Chelsea Talmadge, David Hasselhoff, Thomas Payne, Jack Black.  

About The Beat of Life The Beat of Life’s mission is to create songwriting programs for Nashville’s most vulnerable, challenged, and overlooked populations -harnessing the power of music to speak to the most critical social issues in the world today. Essentially, it is a merging of the music industry/community and the human/social service sector. Our three signature programs include “Redemption Songs” – our prison music program for the incarcerated, “Beautiful Minds” – our mental health songwriting program for those in residential treatment or hospitals battling depression, mental illness, and suicide, and “Sing It To Stop It” – our youth-based programming designed to address the most harmful themes our children and teens are facing today: school violence, bullying/exclusion, anger, hate/prejudice, addiction, eating disorders, and their own forms of mental illness, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide.

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“The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” Adds Not-To-Be-Missed Performances And Collaborations

By on October 29, 2019 in In The Press, Press Releases

  “THE 53RD ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” ADDS 
NOT-TO-BE-MISSED PERFORMANCES AND COLLABORATIONS BY 
KELSEA BALLERINI, BROOKS & DUNN WITH BROTHERS OSBORNE, 
GARTH BROOKS WITH BLAKE SHELTON, DAN + SHAY, 
KACEY MUSGRAVES WITH WILLIE NELSON,
LADY ANTEBELLUM AND HALSEY, OLD DOMINION, BLAKE SHELTON, AND THOMAS RHETT

Country Legend Willie Nelson Returns to the CMA Awards Stage for the First Time Since 2012 for a Special Performance with Kacey Musgraves

Country Music’s Biggest Night™ to Air Live from Bridgestone Arena 
Wednesday, Nov. 13 on the ABC Television Network

Photo Credit: Mark Seliger/ABC

NASHVILLE—“The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” has announced additional performances and collaborations by Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn with Brothers Osborne, Garth Brooks with Blake Shelton, 
Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and Halsey, Old Dominion, 
Blake Shelton, and Thomas Rhett. Country Music’s Biggest Night™, hosted by Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. 

Brooks & Dunn, an 18-time CMA Awards winner and two-time nominee this year, will perform their hit song “Hard Workin’ Man” with Brothers Osborne, the reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year and four-time nominee this year. Brooks & Dunn are also recent inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Brooks, an Entertainer of the Year nominee this year, and Shelton, a three-time nominee this year, will perform their CMA Musical Event of the Year nominated hit, “Dive Bar.”

Three-time nominee this year, Musgraves welcomes long-time friend and 10-time CMA Awards winner Nelson to the CMA stage to perform a heartwarming collaboration that fans will soon see has been decades in the making. Nelson last performed on the CMA Awards stage in 2012 in honor of receiving the inaugural CMA Lifetime Achievement Award. In a never-before-seen collaboration, Halsey makes her first-ever CMA Awards appearance, joining six-time CMA Awards winner Lady Antebellum to perform a genre-defying mashup. 

Female Vocalist of the Year nominee this year, Ballerini is set to perform her latest hit single “homecoming queen?,” while Dan + Shay, a three-time nominee this year, will perform their CMA Single of the Year nominated song “Speechless” from their CMA Album of the Year nominated album Dan + Shay. Old Dominion, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year and nominee again this year in the category, will bring their hit “One Man Band” to the CMA Awards stage, while Thomas Rhett, a two-time nominee this year, will perform “Remember You Young” from his CMA Album of the Year nominated album Center Point Road. In addition to his performance with Brooks, Shelton will also hit the stage to perform his three-time nominated single “God’s Country.” 

Previously announced performers include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire,
Maren Morris, Dolly Parton with for KING & COUNTRY and Zach Williams, P!NK and Chris Stapleton,
Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. Additional performers and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“The 53rd Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alex Rudzinski is the Director, and David Wild is the Head Writer.

For more information on “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” please visit CMAawards.com and follow CMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fans can listen to music featuring the CMA Awards nominees and performers, on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, Vevo and YouTube. To celebrate “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” the official merchandise line featuring tees, sweatshirts and other gifts is now available online. Fans can order by Tuesday, Nov. 5 to receive before the show. Merchandise will also be sold on-site at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13. 

About 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.”

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Easton Corbin Releases “Raising Humans” TODAY On Spotify

By on October 14, 2019 in Uncategorized

Nashville, TN – October 14, 2019 –Multi-hit singer/songwriter Easton Corbin, already partnering with Companions for Heroes, an organization thatsaves, trains andprovides companion animals from shelters to active duty military personnel and veterans, releases his new single “Raising Humans” TODAY on all digital platforms. “Raising Humans,” written by Michael White, is an emotional song told uniquely from the dog’s perspective about the complexities and the unconditional love and support of helping their human through life’s journey.
Corbin was invited to perform “Raising Humans” at a VIP Reception and The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert hosted by Hallmark Channel and PEDIGREE Foundation last night at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. The concert raised funds for the PEDIGREE Foundation as part of Hallmark Channel’s Adoption Ever After Initiative which has helped over 30,000 pets find their forever homes.  The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert is scheduled to air on Hallmark Channel Monday, October 21 at 9 pm / 8 pm CT.

“Raising Humans” is available at all digital service providers HERE.

The Florida native has paired his appreciation and support of the military, first responders and veterans organizations with his love of animals in his recent partnership with Companions for Heroes as well as his support of the Hallmark Channel’s Adoption Ever After Initiative benefitting the PEDIGREE FOUNDATION.

Corbin, an ardent supporter of military and veteran organizations, has worked tirelessly over the course of his career while on the road and through his partnerships with companies like Ram Nation and Kretschmarâ where Corbin has had the opportunity to work with, perform for and/or meet many active military and veterans through organizations like Operation Homefront and Vets Returning Home as well as his partnership with Air Force Entertainment for his last two years of playing 6-7 free Air Force Base Tours around the Independence Day holiday.

A steady road warrior continues his 2019 Tour with upcoming shows in Kentucky, Utah, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska and Nevada. For updates on Easton Corbin and upcoming tour dates click HERE.   EASTON CORBIN On Tour: Oct 16                        Louisville, KY                                   4th Street Live Oct 19                        Lake City, UT                                   Rhythm & Q’s Nov 1                         San Antonio, TX                              Cowboys Dance Hall Nov 2                         Mission, TX                                      Las Palmas Race Park Nov 15                       Denver, CO                                     Grizzly, CO Nov 16                       Valentine, NE                                  Rosebud Casino Dec 6                         Las Vegas, NV                                Mirage Hotel & Casino


For more information on Easton Corbin and updates to his tour schedule go www.EastonCorbin.com

About Easton CorbinAmerican Songwriter says, “Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made—just made—for singing country music.”

With two No. 1 singles, 7 Top 10 singles and multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world including performing on one of the biggest and most talked about tours in country music-Carrie Underwood’s The Storyteller Tour, Easton Corbin continues to make a lasting impression and leaving his footprint on country music. The Florida native is lauded for his unapologetic and unwavering traditional country sound, authentic lyrics and mastery of understatement.  An accomplished songwriter in his own right, Corbin has always been just as talented on picking great songs from some of Nashville’s best songwriters.

Corbin has built a catalog of signature hits that include some of the most played and well-known songs in country music including “A Little More Country Than That,” “Roll With It,” “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “Baby Be My Love Song” from his No. 1 debuting album About To Get Real. His emotional “Are You With Me” was the most added song at radio the day it was released. His most recent single “A Girl Like You” landed at No. 3 on the country singles chart and garnered rave reviews. Taste of Country picked it as a Critics Pick saying, “It takes a fraction of a second to know Easton Corbin is on to something different with “A Girl Like You.”

Corbin’s fans have been loud and eager for new music. The avid outdoorsman has been holed up, hard at work in the studio working on new music. The first single, “Somebody’s Gotta Be Country,” is already garnering attention and is proving to be another hit and he has more where that came from.

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For more information on Easton Corbin and his tour schedule go www.EastonCorbin.com

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LANCO Releases 2 New Songs Today

By on October 11, 2019 in Press Releases

LANCO Dives Into Next Chapter with New Single
“What I See” Impacting Country Radio


“What I See” and “Old Camaro” Now Available at All Digital Retailers

NASHVILLE, TN – Oct. 11, 2019 –  Double-PLATINUM Country band and Arista Nashville hit-makers LANCO deliver two new songs today with the release of “What I See” and “Old Camaro.” The irresistibly nostalgic tracks reveal another layer of LANCO, as they fuse together a modern twist on sentimental and nostalgic hometown memories combined with a fresh mix of organic sounds. Written by frontman Brandon Lancaster, drummer Tripp Howell, bassist Chandler Baldwin and Jeremy Spillman, “What I See” ships to radio on Monday (10/14) with an impact date of Nov. 4, and both tracks are available now at all digital retailers.

“We had the idea for ‘What I See’ after our bus picked us up in this little random parking lot with just a rundown bar and restaurant,” Lancaster said. “To us, it might have been insignificant as we were just passing through, but to someone, it could be a landmark. This could be the place where someone spent all their Friday nights or had their first fender-bender in high school. We started talking about all our upbringings, and realized that we all have those places in our own towns that meant something to us whether it’s the football field or just an exit sign. Though insignificant to most, they are part of our stories, so this song shines a light on the idea that ‘there’s more than meets the eye.’”

“What I See” and “Old Camaro”’s classic young love story, follow LANCO’s No. One selling debut HALLELUJAH NIGHTS and their GOLD certified single “Born to Love You.” The chart-topping band heightens their signature anthemic melodies and sing-along choruses after building a consistent following from headlining hundreds of shows this year.

LANCO has paved their course with the success of the 2x PLATINUM single “Greatest Love Story,” which became a multi-week radio chart-topper. Following the release of their No. One selling debut and critically acclaimed album HALLELUJAH NIGHTS, which has over 560 million streams, Lancaster became the first artist in 10 years to have a No. One on the chart solely written by that artist, while LANCO served as the first Country group in a decade to appear at the top of the Billboard Country albums chart with a debut album. LANCO has garnered multiple nominations from the CMT, CMA, ACM, AMA, and iHeartAwards, while Lancaster became the first member of a group to ever win NSAI’s “Songwriter/Artist of the Year.” After hosting capacity crowds overseas and criss-crossing The US and Canada for their own sold out headlining shows this year, LANCO has been tapped as support for Miranda Lambert’s 2020 WILDCARD TOUR. For more information, visit www.lancomusic.com.

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Get To Know New Artist Hayden Haddock With This Q&A

By on October 5, 2019 in Music

Learn all about new artist, Hayden Haddock, with this Q&A.

Q: You are currently busy touring, recording and are a full time student at Texas A&M. How do you juggle it all?

It definitely gets tough sometimes, but just basic time management is key. I try to just get all my school work done during the week to leave the weekends free for touring.

Q: With Type 1 diabetes, how do you maintain a healthy lifestyle while on the road?

Luckily, i’ve had plenty of time to adapt to having T1D since I was diagnosed at 8 years old. I try to just make health conscious decisions when it comes to eating, but that doesn’t mean I say no to a good ole Whataburger!

Q: What is your go to snack when touring?

My go to snack on the road would have to be Cheeto Hot Fries and a Bang energy drink.

Q: What is your favorite song to play at your live show?

My favorite song to play live would have to be “Don’t Bother Calling” off of my EP or a new song called “Where You Come In”!

Q: You are currently in the studio working on your sophomore project with Trent Willmon. What has been the most exciting part of the recording process for you so far?

 My favorite part of recording is definitely tracking day with the band. I love it because you get to hear your songs take on a whole new personality and really come to life. 

Q: What was it like writing with HIT songwriters during your first trip to Nashville?

It was a little intimidating, honestly. I don’t think of myself as a great songwriter yet, so I was just so fortunate to be able to learn from those guys and help better myself as a songwriter.

Q: What can fans expect from your next record?

This next project will definitely top the last, as it should. It is 100% true, authentic country music which is what I stand for. I think every song on this next record has the potential to be a hit!

Q: Since you are also a full time student, what is your favorite course you are currently taking?

I’m not a big fan of school (don’t tell my parents) but if I have to choose I would say Materials and Methods just because it’s teaching me things that can actually be used in everyday life.

Q: What is the most exciting show/venue you have played so far?

My favorite show has probably been playing at The Rustic Dallas. It was a packed house, a very interactive crowd, and I had a lot of old friends show up which was pretty cool.

Q: When can we expect the new music?

We are shooting to have the new record out by early January of 2020. We just might release a single before then, so stay tuned for that!

Q: Lastly, since we are Focus on the 615, what is your favorite restaurant in Nashville?

I have been to a lot of great restaurants there, but I think my favorite would have to be Kayne Prime!

For more information, visit https://haydenhaddock.com.

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Julie Roberts’ Breathtaking New Single, “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” Available NOW

By on May 17, 2019 in In The Press

Country music songstress, Julie Roberts, launches new music today with the release of her brand-new single, “ I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” an empowering song to inspire and encourage listeners to keep pressing onwards and upwards.  “I’ve been spending the last year digging more into my spiritual life and I am so connected to the words I sing in this song,” says Roberts.  “I know they came to me exactly when I was supposed to hear them and they will land exactly on the ears God intends to hear them.”  The new track can be streamed and downloaded HERE.

Co-penned by Rudy Perez, Mark Portmann, and the great John Bettis, the track’s emotive lyric connected with Roberts instantly and is what prompted her to make this song her first release in three years.  Roberts gave her fans a sneak peek of her recording process on Facebook Live yesterday, (May 16).

With the release of “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” Roberts has more underway with new music to be unveiled next month.  Follow Julie Roberts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest information.

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