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K-LOVE Fan Awards Airing On TBN Tonight At 7pm/Central

By on May 31, 2018 in In The Press


K-LOVE Fan Awards To Air On Television For First Time With TBN Tonight

MercyMe, winners of Film Impact, Song Of The Year, Group of the Year and Artist Of The Year. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Multi-platinum selling band MercyMe took top honors at the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, garnering a win in all nominated categories – Film Impact (for the box office smash I Can Only Imagine), Group or Duo of the Year, Song of the Year for “Even If” and Artist of the Year. Cory Asbury‘s captivating hit “Reckless Love”also won big, honored for both Worship Song of the Year and Breakout Single. A full recap of Sunday night’s winners is listed below.

GRAMMY® acclaimed artists Matthew West and Mandisa teamed up to host the sixth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry. The evening included performances from some of the biggest names in Christian music including Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Cory Asbury featuring Francesca Battestelli, for KING & COUNTRY, Hillsong Worship, Jordan Feliz, Mandisa, Matt Maher, MercyMe featuring Trace Adkins, Newsboys United, Tauren Wells featuring Natalie Grant, TobyMac, We are Messengers featuring Social Club Misfits, Zach Williams and Matthew West, whose performance was a moving tribute to the late Rev. Billy Graham.

TobyMac, winner of Male Artist of the Year. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Dennis Quaid, a lead actor in the winning film I Can Only Imagine, surprised fans with a moving performance. Other notables included John Crist, Jasmine Murray, Micah Tyler and Riley Clemmons who were among the additions to the fan-fueled awards show. Danny Gokey, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Plumb and Sadie Robertson were among those presenting the honors for the night.

Marking a touching point in the evening, Mandisa & West surprised a teen who had just undergone a heart transplant after a 15 year journey of facing heart complications with a special K-LOVE Fan Award. John Corbell and his family would listen to K-LOVE during his time at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. His family was among the special guests of the night from Ryan Seacrest Foundation’s Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Film Impact
I Can Only Imagine

Sports Impact
2017 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles
Book Impact Recipient
Dimas Salaberrios “Street God” 
Male Artist of the Year
TobyMac
Female Artist of the Year
Lauren Daigle
Group or Duo of the Year
MercyMe
Breakout Single
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Worship Song of the Year
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Song of the Year
MercyMe “Even If”
Artist of the Year
MercyMe

A new partnership with TBN will allow fans from all over the world to tune in to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at: https://www.tbn.org/watch/channel-finder.

Coca-Cola Consolidated again sponsored the fan-fueled awards show, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership.

Fans came from all over the country to Nashville to participate in the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend which included concerts, a songwriters showcase, the annual Run For Love 5K, artist autograph signings and more.

About The K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show was hosted by K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated was the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network:
TBN is the world’s largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world’s most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.


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CMT And PEDIGREE Invite Dogs (And Owners) To First “Paws & Play” Music Festival On Sunday, June 3 in Nashville

By on May 23, 2018 in In The Press

CMT and the PEDIGREE brand are teaming up for the first “Paws & Play” Music Festival in Nashville on Sunday, June 3. The free event is the official kickoff to “CMT Music Awards” week and celebrates the role four-legged family members play in making lives better.

WHAT:   CMT AND THE PEDIGREE BRAND’S FIRST-EVER “PAWS & PLAY” MUSIC FESTIVAL

WHERE:  Cumberland Park (592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213)

WHEN:    Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Dogs (and their humans) can participate in a number of family-friendly events, including performances by country singer/songwriter, The Voice champion and CMT Music Award winner Cassadee Pope, doggie yoga, canine massage, games, photo opps, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and much more. The event is hosted in association with adoption partner, Nashville Human Association, who will feature adoptable dogs onsite looking for fur-ever homes.

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Inaugural “Live In The Vineyard” Goes Country

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Carrie Underwood with ACM CEO Pete Fisher Photo credit: Will Bucqouy

The first official Live In The Vineyard Goes Country was a huge success that featured a headlining performance by Carrie Underwood and intimate acoustic performances by Hunter Hayes, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Ashley McBryde, Jerrod Niemann, Maddie & Tae, Eric Paslay, Maggie Rose, Lindsay Ell, Jillian Jacqueline, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cale Dodds, Rachel Wammack, Carleton Anderson and Cash Campbell. The event, in partnership with the Academy of Country Music®, had country music taking over the Napa Valley and gave attendees exclusive access to recording artists, top tier wine makers and world-renowned chefs during a “once-in-a-lifetime” three-day event. Events were held at Peju Winery, The Meritage Resort & Spa, Italics Winery, Regusci Winery, First Street Napa (Archer Hotel), Whetstone Wine Cellars, JaM Cellars Ballroom at Blue Note Napa and Liana Estates. The close to 400 attendees at the private event were blown away by performances specifically curated for the inaugural event where CMT Top 20 Countdown were also onsite shooting a very special episode.

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New Artist Abi Releases Debut Single

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Twenty year old country music newcomer Abi releases her debut single today, the infectious up-tempo
“A Day Without,” co-written by the recently deceased Nashville songwriter
Andrew Dorff [Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney], Jimmy Robbins and Lucie Silvas. “A Day Without,”
a song about loss, strikes close to home for the Nashville-by-way of Midland, Texas-based songstress, who recently lost her father, with whom she shared a unique bond,

“’A Day Without’ brings on a lot of different emotions for me. The sheer thought of losing someone is absolutely terrifying, as is the deep love you might have for a person with who you might feel
like you cannot go on a day without them,” says Abi. “I think that my father’s passing gave me a new perspective on life, and enabled me to channel much deeper emotions into my craft.”

Inspired by everything from the marvelous pop expanse of The Beatles and Shania Twain to the “storytelling” of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, Abi crafted her first song in third grade. She has since
developed into a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, with an impressive resume under her belt. In 2014, Abi joined
Jesse McCartney’s North American tour and 2015 saw Kelly Clarkson handpick Abi to open her massive summer headline run, while she hit the road alongside
Pentatonix a year later. In 2017, her single “Matches” independently caught fire; striking the sweet spot between simmering country soul, twanging guitars and a fierce hook – “Light me up ‘cause baby we’re matches” – CMT fanned the flames an early
champion.

“I think that growing up in Texas, moving to LA, then to Nashville has dramatically helped me to embrace and draw inspiration from all musical styles,” shares Abi, who credits her parents for encouraging
her to pursue her passion. Further, the untimely death of her father opened Abi up to a much deeper exploration of her vulnerability, through her songs.

“A Day Without” is out now:
https://soundcloud.com/9northrecords/abi-a-day-without.

https://soundcloud.com/9northrecords/abi-a-day-without.

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Cheap Trick’s New Single “The Summer Looks Good On You” Is Available Now

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Watch the Official Lyric Video Here: https://CheapTrick.lnk.to/SummerLyric

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Join Poison for NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME TOUR, Kicking Off Tonight in Irvine, CA

Single Art Courtesy of Big Machine Records

 

Writers: Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Julian Raymond

Producers: Cheap Trick & GRAMMY® Award Winner Julian Raymond

CHEAP TRICK SUMMER 2018 TOUR DATES

May 18 | Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre*

May 19 | Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at Hard Rock*

May 20 | Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino*

May 22 | Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre*

May 23 | Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

May 25 | Kansas City, MO – Spirit Center*

May 26 | St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*

May 27 | Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma 2018

May 31 | Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre*

June 2 | Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*

June 3 | The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*

June 5 | Atlanta, GA – Verizon Amphitheatre*

June 7 | Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center*

June 8 | Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theater*

June 9 | Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*

June 10 | Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*

June 12 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*

June 13 | Syracuse, NY – Lakeview Amphitheater*

June 14 | Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre*

June 15 | Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook*

June 17 | Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live*

June 19 | Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*

June 21 | Wantagh, NY – Northewell Health @ Jones Beach*

June 22 | Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods*

June 23 | Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center*

June 24 | Allentown, PA – PPL Center*

June 26 | Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater*

June 29 | Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park**

June 30 | Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place*

July 1 | Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Event Center*

July 6 | Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater**

July 8 | Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest

July 13 | Manchester, IA – Delaware County Fair

July 14 | Chippewa Falls, WI – Northern Wisconsin State Fair

July 20 | Bossier City, IA – Horseshoe Bossier City – Riverdome

July 25 | Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Klondike Days Fair

July 26 | Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair

July 27 | Minneapolis, MN – Target Field***

August 3 | Leamington, ON – Hogs for Hospice

August 4 | Columbus, OH – OH State Fair – Celeste Center

August 5 | Binghampton, NY – Spiedie Festival

August 10 | Selbyville, DW – The Freeman Stage at Bayside

August 11 | Boston, MA – Fenway Park***

August 24 | St. Louis, MO – Busch Stadium***

August 26 | Du Quoin, IL – Du Quoin State Fair

August 30 | Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Center of the Arts Amphitheater

August 31 | Winnnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

*with Poison

**with Lynyrd Skynyrd

***with Def Leppard and Journey

ABOUT CHEAP TRICK: Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock ‘n’ roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from “He’s A Whore,” “California Man” and “Dream Police” to “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide No. 1 hit single, “The Flame.” Having released three Big Machine Records’ albums in the last three years – BANG ZOOM CRAZY…HELLO (2016), WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT (2017) and CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (2017) – Cheap Trick are as vital today as ever. 2016 saw Cheap Trick’s long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million featured appearances and more than 40 international GOLD and PLATINUM certifications. 2017’s WE’RE ALL ALRIGHT! was yet another undisputed triumph for the band as the album’s first single, “Long Time Coming,” enjoyed an unprecedented run of 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock chart. Firmly cemented as one of the most important bands in music history, Cheap Trick will continue their reign as the top progenitors of power-pop having played over 5,000 shows throughout their career. Cheap Trick joins Poison on the road this summer for the NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME TOUR. For tour dates and updates on Cheap Trick, visit CheapTrick.com.

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Tickets On Sale May 18 For The Third Annual ‘Scott Hamilton & Friends’ Happening On November 18th At Bridgestone Arena

By on May 14, 2018 in In The Press

Olympic champion SCOTT HAMILTON today announced ticket sales will go on sale May 18 for SCOTT HAMILTON & FRIENDS, the third annual Nashville Ice Show benefitting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, which will take place on Sunday, November 18 at 5 pm. Grammy Award-winning music superstar SHERYL CROW will again host with Scott on this can’t miss night combining performances from the biggest names in music and the most celebrated figure skaters.

“8!!! It’s always been a significant number for me – from figure eights on the ice to ‘winks’ throughout my life so I can’t think of a better date to start ticket sales or to have the event this year than on the 18th,” said Scott. “Sheryl and I are committed to creating the ultimate celebration of cancer survivorship with the only event in the country that brings the best music artists and figure skating champions together for an unforgettable family-friendly show.”

The night will also include a return of the fan-favorite special performance by local skaters, who raise funds for the opportunity to perform in the show through the Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer peer-to-peer fundraising program.

Tickets for reserved seating will start at $35 plus applicable service charges and preferred seating of $50 and $75 will be available at Bridgestone Arena Box Office and ticketmaster.com. Tickets and sponsorship packages that include an After Show Celebration at the Omni Hotel – featuring dinner, live music and a silent auction – will be available for purchase through the Foundation event page.

Proceeds from the concert benefit Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient. For more information, visit ScottCARES.org. Interviews and artwork are available upon request.

About Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation:

CARES is an acronym for Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship. The Foundation seeks to be a neutral convener between organizations, researchers, academic scientists, drug developers and others to advance new treatments. It relies on the expertise of leading institutions, clinicians, scientists and industry experts to inform and provide direction on leading innovative research projects, screening, education and survivor programs.

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MercyMe And TobyMac Top 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards’ Nominations With Four Nods Each

By on May 7, 2018 in In The Press

Multi-platinum selling artists MercyMe and TobyMac have garnered the most nominations for this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards including four nods total in the major categories of Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Song of the Year and Film Impact. Casting Crowns, Cory Asbury and Zach Williams each received three nominations spanning categories such as Group or Duo of the Year, Breakout Single of the Year, Worship Song of the Year and more. Among the eight categories is the Film Impact award which included nominees All Saints, I Can Only Imagine, Paul, Apostle of Christ, Same Kind of Different and Samson. Announced initially to fans this evening by co-hosts Mandisa and Matthew West via Facebook, listeners hold the power to vote for the winners in each category by visiting www.klovefanawards.com. Voting is now open and will conclude at midnight eastern on Sat., May 26.

The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards will take place on Sun., May 27, capping a weekend full of rare experiences for listeners. Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thurs., May 31 at 8 p.m. ET.

2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees

Film Impact
All Saints
I Can Only Imagine
Paul, Apostle of Christ
Same Kind of Different
Samson

Male Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Crowder
Danny Gokey
Matthew West
TobyMac
Zach Williams

Female Artist of the Year
Jasmine Murray
Kim Walker-Smith
Lauren Daigle
Mandisa
Natalie Grant
Plumb

Group or Duo of the Year
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
for KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
Newsboys
Skillet

Breakout Single
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Jasmine Murray “Fearless”
Micah Tyler “Different”
Tauren Wells “Hills & Valleys”
We Are Messengers “Point To You”

Worship Song of the Year
Big Daddy Weave “Jesus I Believe”
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Crowder “All My Hope”
Elevation Worship “O Come To The Altar”
Hillsong UNITED “So Will I (100 Billion X)”
Hillsong Worship “What A Beautiful Name”

Song of the Year
Casting Crowns “Oh My Soul”
Cory Asbury “Reckless Love”
Mandisa featuring TobyMac “Bleed The Same”
MercyMe “Even If”
TobyMac “I just need U.”
Zach Williams “Fear Is A Liar”

Artist of the Year
Casting Crowns
Danny Gokey
For KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
TobyMac
Zach Williams

To purchase tickets for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, click here.

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George Dickel Announces First 3 Porch Sessions Of 2018 Season

By on May 7, 2018 in In The Press, Music, Special Events

Exciting news to share out of the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. This morning, the first three shows of the 2018 George Dickel Porch Sessions season were announced:

Saturday, May 19th – Ashley McBryde with Striking Matches

Saturday, June 2nd – Chase Bryant with Adam Craig

Saturday, June 23rd – Paul Cauthen and the Texas Gentlemen

Porch Sessions is a country music series hosted at the distillery throughout the summer where music fans have the opportunity to enjoy some tunes, beautiful scenery and award-winning Tennessee whisky.

You can purchase general admission tickets for $25 at dickelporchsessions.com. All attendees must be 21 or older. The remaining shows of the season will be announced at a later date.

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New Country Music Festival In UK: The Long Road Music Festival – September 7-9, 2018

By on May 1, 2018 in In The Press

A major new greenfield music and lifestyle camping festival is set to bring the world-famous, inimitable sights and sounds of the country music scene to the UK in 2018. Taking place within the grounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, England from September 7th – 9th 2018, The Long Road will present one of the UK’s largest, most authentic celebrations of country, Americana and roots music featuring five stages of live performances, bespoke food events and a wide range of themed outdoor activities.

Curated by Tennessee-born country music specialist and radio presenter Baylen Leonard, The Long Road will present a broad array of artists, from iconic US stars to up-and-coming home-grown talent, and the first wave of acts to be announced for the inaugural event includes US country star Lee Ann Womack, acclaimed singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Angaleena Presley, British country duo The Shires, popstar turned country music singer Una Healy and Texan singer and winner of The Voice USA Danielle Bradbery. Reflecting the extraordinary surge in popularity that country music has enjoyed in the UK in recent years, The Long Road will also feature a strong contingent of rising star UK acts across the weekend including hotly-tipped London-based duo Ferris & Sylvester and country-soul singer songwriter Yola Carter.

Much more than just a music festival, The Long Road will embrace all aspects of the country and Americana scene and, alongside its live music offerings, will incorporate an array of themed activities including Moonshine and bourbon tasting, instrument and songwriters’ rounds, lake swimming, a Southern-inspired food & shopping village and much more, providing festival goers with a unique, authentic country music lifestyle experience.

Marking the first time the platform has teamed with a country music event, BBC Music Introducing will host their own stage at the festival, which will be fronted by presenter of BBC Radio 2’s weekly country show Bob Harris and will showcase some of the UK’s best unsigned talent. The festival has also partnered with a carefully selected pool of specialist country and Americana organisations including The Birthplace of Country Music, which showcases the role that Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia played in the birth and development of country music, The Bluegrass Situation (BGS), an online music magazine and curator promoting the continued growth of bluegrass, roots, progressive folk rock, Americana music and culture, The Americana Music Association UK, and independent UK label Loose Records, who celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2018. These organisations will all be involved in bringing artists to the festival to showcase a broad array of talent from across the spectrum of country, Americana and roots music.

The Shires:

“We are very excited to be playing the first Long Road festival. Country music in the UK is starting to really gain momentum and an outdoor festival dedicated to it will be great fun to play.”

Angaleena Presley:

“I’m so excited to be a part of The Long Road Festival. I love the inclusive vibe. I’m not only looking forward to performing, but also hanging out and enjoying all the fixins’. Great Food, good old-fashioned country music and salt of the earth people. It’s gonna be yeehawsome y’all.”

The Long Road’s Creative Director Baylen Leonard:

“Being from Tennessee and having lived in the UK for close to 20 years, I’m thrilled to bring the music and culture of both together in one festival. The dedication and passion of the UK country community is so amazing, we wanted to put together a festival that celebrated the music and lifestyle they love as a thank you to the fans for supporting country music. Whether you’re a country fan, an Americana fan, or a fan of great music in general, we wanted a welcoming place where everyone could come together to celebrate. This is a festival for the fans and we’re excited to share it with you.”

The full line-up to date is as follows:

Angaleena Presley
The Shires
Billy Bragg
Striking Matches
Danielle Bradbery
Ashley Campbell
Brent Cobb
Aaron Watson
Lee Ann Womack
Danny and The Champions of the World
Catherine McGrath
The Wood Brothers
Megan O’Neill
Two Ways Home
Holloway Road
Kevin McGuire
Twinnie
Laura Oakes
Ruby Boots
Jess and The Bandits
Gary Quinn
Parker Millsap
Yola Carter
Treetop Flyers
William The Conqueror
The Arlenes
Joana Serrat
Ferris & Sylvester
Kasheena Sampson
Danni Nicholls
Midnight Skyracer
Worry Dolls
The Lone Bellow
Frontier Ruckus
Folk Soul Revival
Amythyst Kiah
Andrew Alli

The Long Road will take place at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire from September 7th – 9th 2018. Day tickets start at £40*, Weekend No Camping tickets at £85* and Weekend Camping tickets start at £99* (*plus booking fees).

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday April 12th and are available from www.thelongroadfestival.com.
BBC Music Introducing
BBC Music Introducing is BBC Radio’s platform supporting unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK talent. It gives artists the opportunity to be played on BBC local radio and nationally on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, the Asian Network and Radio 3, as well as playing Introducing stages at festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Radio 1’s Big Weekend and now The Long Road!

The Bluegrass Situation
The Bluegrass Situation (also known as BGS) is an organisation designed to encourage and support the continued growth of bluegrass, progressive folk rock, Americana, roots and everything in between. As well as curating stages at festivals and producing their own one of a kind events and shows, their online hub creates unique editorial and video content which has become a valuable resource for the international roots music fanbase.

Americana Music Association
The AMA-UK is a professional trade association representing and advocating for the voice of American roots music in the UK. Our aims are to have greater recognition of Americana music in the UK and build a vibrant network of like-minded businesses to promote Americana music in the UK and foster links to similar networks internationally, not least the Americana Music Association in the US. We aim to Nurture and support UK artists in the Americana field and support international Americana artists touring the UK.

Stanford Hall
Stanford Hall is a beautiful stately home set in 700 acres and located in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, near Stanford on Avon. Avenues of established, majestic trees radiate in all directions from the Hall, most prominently the North Avenue which stretches as far as the eye can see. Woodland, ridge and furrow pasture and ancient remains of buildings of a previous age and the enclosed rose garden nurture an atmosphere of profound tranquillity and peace.

Loose Records
Started in west London 20 years ago by Tom Bridgewater, Loose has grown to become Europe’s premier Americana label. Loose released the first albums by The Felice Brothers, Neko Case, M.Ward, Grand Drive, Mark Mulcahy, Hurray For The Riff Raff & Dawes. In its 20 year existence highlights for the label have included securing the theme tune to HBO’s True Detective with their first signing, The Handsome Family, a Grammy nomination for Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds In Country Music and two Number 1 albums in the UK Americana Chart for Courtney Marie Andrews. US acts on Loose include Andrew Combs, Jim White, Joe Pug, Israel Nash, The Americans, Gill Landry, Ian Felice, The Handsome Family, Courtney Marie Andrews and Frankie Lee. UK acts include multi AMAUK Awards winners Danny & The Champions Of The World and AMAUK nominated acts William The Conqueror & Treetop Flyers.
Birthplace of Country Music
The Birthplace of Country Music is a non-profit organization that seeks to perpetuate, promote, and celebrate Bristol’s rich musical heritage; to educate and engage audiences worldwide regarding the history, impact and legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions; and to create recognition, opportunities, and economic benefit for our local and regional communities. BCM accomplishes this mission through its three primary branches (The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and Radio Bristol), special projects and events, and a multitude of community and educational outreach programs.
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Home Free Premieres Hypnotic Cover Of “Helplessly Hoping”

By on April 27, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: David McClister

All-vocal phenom HOME FREE is back with a new cover video, showcasing their otherworldly harmonies with a captivating version of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Helplessly Hoping.”

The quintet recently performed their swelling version of the classic track during an off-mic moment at their sold-out headlining debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, marking the only time they’ve ever performed the track live.

Watch Home Free’s transcendent take on “Helplessly Hoping” here.

The group also made a splash at the ACM Awards Official After Party in Las Vegas, sharing a bill with New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina, New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young, New Duo/Group of the Year Midland, and many more.

They’ve just announced a special one-night-only engagement with Country Music Hall of Famers and legendary vocal group The Oak Ridge Boys on June 21 in Lincoln, NE. The powerhouse crooners have collaborated on a signature cover video of “Elvira” which has earned more than 10 MILLION views. The Oaks’ Duane Allen has also called Home Free “the only group that I’ve seen in years that could capture what we captured and carry it further” (Rolling Stone Country).

HOME FREE TOUR DATES:

MAY 2018

02 | Duluth, MN – Symphony Hall at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (NOT MANY TICKETS REMAIN)

03 | Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre (NOT MANY TICKETS REMAIN)

04 | Elkhart, IN – Lerner Theatre

05 | Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre

06 | Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre (NOT MANY TICKETS REMAIN)

08 | Manhattan, KS – McCain Auditorium

10 | Eau Claire, WI – State Theatre (SOLD OUT)

11 | Brookings, SD – Swiftel Centre (NOT MANY TICKETS REMAIN)

12 | Fargo, ND – Fargo Auditorium (LESS THAN 20 TICKETS REMAIN)

13 | Mankato, MN – Mankato Civic Center

JUNE 2018

10 | Nashville, TN – CMA Fest Riverfront Stage

15 | Branson, MO – Mansion Theatre

21 | Lincoln, NE (with The Oak Ridge Boys) – Pinewood Bowl Theater

22 | Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion Denver

23 | Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater

JULY 2018

11 | Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre

12 | Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

13 | Keene, NH – Colonial Theatre

14 | Uncasville, CT – Wolf’s Den at Mohegan Sun Casino

15 | Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort and Casino

19 | Greenville, SC – Peace Center Concert Hall

20 | Orkney Springs, VA – Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

27 | Seymour, WI – Outagamie County Fair

28 | Lakeside, OH – Hoover Auditorium

For more information on Home Free, visit www.homefreemusic.com.

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About Home Free:

Since being crowned NBC’s The Sing-Off victors, all-vocal quintet Home Free has made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on four major national tours and amassing over 220 million YouTube views. In 2016, FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER – an expanded version of their popular holiday album, FULL OF CHEER – debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, cementing the band as Country music’s top all-vocal entertainers. The release of their third studio album, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, elevated the band “from auxiliary entertainment to headlining attraction” (Times Leader) and hit #4 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Produced by Darren Rust, the deluxe version includes five originals and nine new renditions of hit songs that showcase the band’s undeniable talents, tight harmonies and intelligent arrangements that are uniquely their own. Home Free’s breakout debut album CRAZY LIFE (2014) hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall. Their latest project TIMELESS hit shelves September 22, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Founded in 2000 during collegiate years, the five-man band from Minnesota has been electrifying crowds with their live show for nearly a decade, performing together for packed audiences at major festivals, fairs, colleges and theatres. Their extensive touring and reputation as extraordinary showmen has built a loyal fanbase while bringing their homegrown Country style into the national spotlight.

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