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If You Are A Fan Of 90’s Country & Dierks Bentley, You Will love Hot Country Knights

By on January 25, 2020 in Music

Brilliant! If you’re like me and miss the 90’s country sound, you’re going to love what Dierks Bentley and friends are up to now.

With their debut single featuring country icon Travis Tritt, “Pick Her Up”, Hot Country Knights is bringing back the popular 90’s country sound with a tongue in cheek approach by infusing a comedic element into it.

Obviously, if you are going to bring back some 90’s country, you need some mullets and line dancing, too. You get all that and so much more. This first single is upbeat, fun, and takes you straight back to the 90’s with a special appearance by Travis Tritt. I am hoping they keep bringing more country stars back who were popular in the 90’s to continue with a fun revival.

“The sound behind ‘Pick Her Up’ is Hot Country Knights 101…it’s so hot that I have advised the radio promotion department at UMG to wear oven mitts when delivering it to Country radio,” said lead singer Doug Douglason (aka Dierks Bentley). “Travis is an old buddy of ours…we go way back and everybody knows when you need a hit…you call Tritt. We appreciate his support and all our friends in the biz that are coming together right now to help us finally get our shot.”

This is just what country needs right now, and I’m here for it! Loving the music and the humor. Can’t wait to hear the full album!

About Hot Country Knights

Famous for never giving up on the dream of the ‘90s, the Hot Country Knights are comprised of band leader Douglas (“Doug”) Douglason, lead bass player Trevor Travis, lead guitarist Marty Ray (“Rayro”) Roburn, keytar/fiddle player Terotej (“Terry”) Dvoraczekynski, steel guitarist Barry Van Ricky and percussionist Monte Montgomery. With tongue firmly in cheek, The Hot Country Knights revive a comedic element which has long been integral to the Country genre, but has rarely been seen since the days of Grand Ole Opry stars like String Bean Akeman, Minnie Pearl and others. As dedicated road warriors, they’ve basically lived out of a van their entire existence. For more information on The Hot Country Knights visit www.hotcountryknights.com.

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Sam Hunt Introduces New Song – “Kinfolks”

By on October 9, 2019 in Press Releases

World Premiere Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4pm CT

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

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

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

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

About Sam Hunt:

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

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

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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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George Dickel Boldly Enters The Bottled In Bond Category With Their 13-Year-Old Whisky

By on May 17, 2019 in Music, The Latest

With its smooth yet bold flavor with subtle sweet notes carefully-aged in white oak barrels for 13 years, George Dickel enters into the coveted Bottled in Bond category with their latest limited release – George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky.  Not only is it a high quality whisky, but a great buy for whisky lovers with a MSRP of only $35.99 for a 750ML bottle available for purchase today at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma and rolling out nationwide later this month.

What exactly IS Bottled in Bond? The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 was enacted in order to help guarantee the spirit’s authenticity and level of quality.  For the discerning whisky drinker who craves more transparency and wishes to be guaranteed the highest quality, the Bottled in Bond spirits that are starting to make a resurgence should come as a delight.

To be labeled as Bottled in Bond, a spirit must be aged and bottled according to a special set of regulations from the U.S. Government that includes:

  • Be the product of one distillation season by one distillery (George Dickel Bottled in Bond has been distilled by Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. at Cascade Hollow Distillery, DSP-TN-2, during the fall season of 2005)
  • Be stored in oak containers a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision (George Dickel Bottled in Bond was stored at Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, TN) for at least four years (13 years old)
  • Be bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and reduced in proof only by the addition of water to not less than 100 proof

At 100 proof (50% ABV), George Dickel’s Bottled in Bond offers a bold and balanced profile highlighted by tastes of light honey, tropical fruit, warm spices, and a touch of leather. This batch comes from barrels that were maturing since Fall 2005, and while the 13-year-old whisky makes its debut at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. today, May 17th, and rolling out to shelves nationwide later this month.

Already George Dickel Bottled in Bond has won awards.  It took home Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and racked up a score of 95 (on a scale of 100), earning the designation of “Best Buy” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

This versatile, award-winning, limited edition whisky can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, in addition to being well-suited for a variety of cocktails.  General Manager Nicole Austin recommends enjoying it neat or on the rocks first to fully realize and experience the full flavor profile before mixing into some of your favorite cocktails.

George Dickel’s ongoing commitment to making unique, smooth, high quality whisky available at a great value continues with the release of George Dickel Bottled in Bond with Nicole Austin at the helm of operations as General Manager and Distiller.  It marks her first innovation since joining the company in 2018.  Austin, along with her dedicated staff, take great pride in maintaining the traditions and standards set by George Dickel himself and continue to look ahead creating different innovations to compete in today’s market appealing to whisky lovers across the U.S..

“We wanted George Dickel Bottled in Bond to be rooted in authenticity, quality and truth, reflective of the values we feel are most important when making Tennessee’s finest whisky,” said Austin. “The aged whisky stocks we have access to here at Cascade Hollow are absolutely beautiful, and it’s important to me that we create whisky that’s sure to be a great value for the quality you’re getting.”

Corn, rye, and malted barley grains are blended together and milled to create Bottled in Bond with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley.  Followed by a mashing process for 3-4 hours adding enzymes throughout this process.  Afterwards, a fermentation process lasting 3-4 days with an 8th generation custom yeast for George Dickel’s use only.  It is then charcoal mellowed, like the rest of the George Dickel Tennessee Whisky products, which helps it get that smooth mouthfeel for which the brand is best known for.  George Dickel himself once said that winter is the best time to create his whisky for a smoother taste, so temperatures are kept during the process typically between 40-46 degrees to uphold the standards set so long ago by its original creator.  Finally, the whiskey is stored in large white oak barrels in warehouses on the property to age appropriately as they are carefully tended to ensuring the highest of standards are held throughout the entire process.

Back in 1870, George Dickel worked diligently to achieve his life-long dream for crafting the smoothest Tennessee Whisky he could right on the very same land tucked far back off the beaten path in Tullahoma, Tennessee that the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. sits today.

Since then, operations have continued to expand as the demand for George Dickel Whisky continues to grow in popularity.  The vast acreage that Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. sits on today holds a visitor center and bottle shop along with the distillery plant that you see next to the cascading streams that run throughout the area.  Although built on the original land, it is not the original distillery that its creator operated in.  This newer facility was built in the late 1950’s.

That tradition set forth by the original creator and namesake, continues over a century later, as the staff guided by Nicole Austin at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. painstakingly hold to the rich traditions in whisky-making set forth by George Dickel himself so many years ago.

For more information, please visit www.GeorgeDickel.com and always remember to drink responsibly.

Distillery Tour Information:

  • Tour hours:
    • Monday: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
    • Tours are suspended on Tuesday
    • Wednesday through Saturday: 9:00AM -4:30PM
    • Sunday: 11:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Last tour starts at 3:30PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday
  • Closed on all major holidays
  • Tours are $14 per person and include a complimentary tasting (must be 21+ to sample); Tours are free for guests under 21
  • Please call ahead for groups larger than 10 people
  • Call 931-408-2410 for more tour information

Other George Dickel offerings are No. 1 Whisky, No. 8 Whisky, No. 12 Whisky, Tabasco Brand Barrel Finish, Rye Whisky, and Barrel Select are all available in liquor stores across the nation.

Thank you to Nicole Austin and her kind staff for welcoming me so graciously to Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. for a day as an intern and taking the time to show me how their products are made, plus offering a special tasting of their new Bottled in Bond.  I went from journalist to distillery plant worker all in one day!

 

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Julie Roberts To Release “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me” Available Digitally On May 17

By on May 11, 2019 in In The Press

On the heels of her revealing autobiography, Beauty in the Breakdown, Julie Roberts is back with new music. Singing about love, loss, roots, and dogged determination in a voice that’s never sounded bigger, Roberts’ new single, “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” produced by the legendary Rudy Perez, will be released May 17 on all digital and streaming platforms.

“It’s a song of strength, but also vulnerability”, explains Roberts. “Like so many of us, I’ve taken life in my two hands and created my own story. But no matter what mountains we climb in life, we can’t make someone love us. Rudy Perez, Mark Portmann, and the great John Bettis captured all of that in this song and I’m forever grateful to them.”

Roberts pours her heart into the empowering lyrics, (I have learned I can stand alone/ When the wind has turned against me/ I still made my way home/ Every bridge I crossed/ And didn’t mind the cost,) delivering a raw and soulful vocal.

Perez, a past recipient of Billboard’s producer of the decade award, has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera to Beyonce, Luis Fonsi, and the legendary Sam Moore. “I jumped at the opportunity to work with Julie.  There are very few vocalists that have her mix of power, soul, and vulnerability all at the same time.”

The latest song is just the beginning of a new collection of music from the country star. Fans can find out more from Roberts on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT on Facebook Live.  To sample and pre-save “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me”, click HERE.

For more information, visit and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Hawaiian Country Artist JoLivi Released Her New Single; Listen To It Here

By on May 2, 2019 in Music
Hawaiian country artist JoLivi just released her new single, “Better”.  Give it a listen below!
 
The song is produced by Johnny Garcia (Garth Brooks/Trisha Yearwood’s band leader) and written by JoLivi and Bridgette Tatum (Aldean, Big & Rich).
 
 
ABOUT JOLIVI
Born and raised in the Hawaii Islands, JoLivi’s love for country music started at a young age. While some may not correlate country music and the aloha state, the rural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle emulate everything we love about the genre. The ‘endearing’ and ‘vibrant’ vocalist (Taste of Country) caught the music bug as a child and quickly began singing wherever she had a chance. After graduating with a Theatre degree from Colorado State, JoLivi decided it was time to make the move to LA to pursue her music career full time.
 

While in LA, JoLivi had the opportunity to open for artists including Andy Grammar, Gavin DeGraw, Lindsey Stirling and more alongside the release of four singles garnering more than 850K views on YouTube and 750K combined streams on Spotify. Her vocal chops turned critics heads with Perez Hilton stating she possessed ‘star potential’ and Hot AC radio stations around the US spinning her singles.

Recalling the ‘grittiness of Pink as if mixed with the power of Trisha Yearwood’ (Roughstock), JoLivi is now residing in Nashville and is gearing up to release her forthcoming single, “Better” on April 26th. With industry vet and Garth Brooks/Trisha Yearwood’s band leader Johnny Garcia at the helm, this release is sure to turn heads and re-establish JoLivi’s unique mark on the format. The launch of “Better” follows JoLivi’s debut onto the country scene with “Take A Shot,” followed by “Crooked Crown” and her latest single “Vinyl.” The “Vinyl” music video made its world premiere on CMT and caught the attention of premiere music blog Taste of Country as they named JoLivi one of ‘5 Country Acts to Watch.’

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Justin Moore Defines Tradition On LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS (4/26)

By on March 5, 2019 in In The Press

Photo courtesy of Valory Music.

NASHVILLE, TN (March 5, 2019) — Equal parts celebration and reflection, Justin Moore’s new album LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS — due April 26 via The Valory Music Co. — is a showcase for Moore’s evocative storytelling and unforgettable voice, complemented by an all-star band featuring GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning guitar icon Brent Mason ACM-winning pedal steel hero Paul Franklin among others. Tipping its cap to Alan Jackson and George Strait, the record is Moore’s most traditional-sounding collection to date, a no-frills portrait of small-town life and big-time dreams that’s not afraid to let its hair down and party at the end of a hard day’s work.

“I’ve never worked with those guys [Mason and Franklin] before, but they’ve played on some of my favorite albums of all time,” says Moore. “We thought it would be really cool to bring them in and record the whole thing at The Castle, this historic studio just south of Nashville where a lot of those legendary hit records were made.”

Throughout his career, Moore has remained devoted to the simple things in life, treasuring his relationship with his wife and four kids and even taking time out from his relentless tour schedule to coach their basketball and softball teams. An Arkansas native, Moore grew up idolizing country legends like Dwight Yoakam and Keith Whitley and it was those pillars of his life — home, family, tradition — that he found himself compelled to return to with LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS.

With that in mind, Moore headed back to the beach where it all began, and this time, he invited some of his favorite Nashville collaborators to join him. Collaborating alongside longtime producer Jeremy Stover and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta, the resulting tracks exude the same blend of laidback cool and incisive intuition that marked the writing sessions, mixing playful tales of small-town joy and family pride with more introspective musings on broken hearts and hard times. Raucous album opener “Why We Drink” kicks things off with a wry smile, as Moore rattles off a seemingly endless list of justifications for cracking open a cold one.

Alcohol is a constant companion on the record, but Moore paints a complex picture of his characters’ relationship with it. Sometimes it’s medication (“Never Gonna Drink Again”); sometimes it’s escape (“Airport Bar”); sometimes it’s a memory you’d rather forget (“Jesus and Jack Daniels”).

It’s not all journeys to the bottom of the bottle, though. The tender “That’s My Boy” explores the timeless bond a father shares with his son, while the driving “Small Town Street Cred” celebrates the uncomplicated joys of rural living, and the emotional “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” honors the soldiers, nurses, first responders, and teachers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in order to help make the world a better place for the rest of us.

The desire for comfort and connection is what LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is all about. Some characters find it at the bar, some find it at home, some don’t find it at all, but at the end of the day, they all share the search in common, asking the big questions and facing down the future in the process. For Moore, moving forward meant going back to where it all began.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS is available everywhere April 26. In the meantime, Moore will headline arenas and amphitheaters across the US, and an extensive 2019 Fall tour will be announced in the coming weeks. For album purchase and tour dates, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS TRACKLIST:
1. “Why We Drink” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, Jeremy Stover
2. “That’s My Boy” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Jeremy Stover
3. “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
4. “Jesus And Jack Daniels” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
5. “Airport Bar” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
6. “Small Town Street Cred” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
7. “Never Gonna Drink Again” | Justin Moore, Rhett Akins, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
8. “On The Rocks” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover
9. “Someday I Gotta Quit” | Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover
10. “Good Times Don’t” | Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover

JUSTIN MOORE ON TOUR:
Sun., Mar. 10 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Mon., Mar. 11 / Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino / Fort Hall, ID
Wed., Mar. 13 / John T. Floore Country Store / Helotes, TX
Sat., Mar. 30 / 2019 Food & Wine Festival / Tampa, FL
Fri., Apr. 12 / Lot42 / Kitchener, Canada
Fri., Apr. 26 / Mississippi Coast Coliseum / Biloxi, MS
Sat., Apr. 27 / Windrock Park Shindig / Oliver Springs, TN
Fri., May 3 / BBT Arena at Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY
Sat., May 4 / Big Sandy Superstore Arena / Huntington, WV
Fri., May 24 / Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom / Hampton Beach, NH
Sat, May 25 / House of Blues / Boston, MA
Fri., May 31 / Del Mar Fairgrounds / Del Mar, CA
Sat., June 1 / Mesa Amphitheatre / Mesa, AZ
Sat., June 15 / Old Settlers Days / Rockton, IL
Fri., June 21 / The Country Fest / North Lawrence, OH
Thurs., June 27 / Country Fest 2019 / Cadet, WI
Fri., June 28 / Lakes Jam / Brainerd, MN
Sat., June 29 / Country USA / Oshkosh, WI
Sat., July 13 / Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino / Coarsegold, CA
Fri., July 19 / The Pacific Amphitheatre / Costa Mesa, CA
Sat., Aug. 3 / Kegs Canalside / Jordan, NY
Sat., Aug. 10 / Back Road Music Festival / Galva, IL

ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE:
After signing to The Valory Music Co., Justin Moore landed his first country #1 with “Small Town USA,” the breakout single off his 2009 self-titled debut. The record went platinum, as did its 2011 follow-up, OUTLAWS LIKE ME which yielded yet another #1 single with “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away.” In 2014, Moore landed the coveted New Artist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards after releasing his critically acclaimed third album, OFF THE BEATEN PATH and in 2016, he dropped KINDA DON’T CARE his third consecutive No. 1 record. The New York Times hailed Moore as proof that “old forms can stand even stronger with injections of new ideas,” while Billboard celebrated his “down-home personality and wry sense of humor,” and Rolling Stone praised the “upbeat mix of contemporary country and honest twang that he perfected.” Moore’s songs racked up more than a billion on-demand and programmed streams, and he performed everywhere from Kimmel to TODAY in addition to headlining arenas and amphitheaters around the country. His current single “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” is available everywhere now.   Get it here – https://JustinMoore.lnk.to/TOTDMIBH

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ACM Nominee Runaway June Debut Video For Top 25 Hit “Buy My Own Drinks”

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe / Design Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

Nashville, Tenn. (March 4, 2019) – Wheelhouse Records trio and nominee for ACM New Duo or Group of the Year RUNAWAY JUNE, “a band that’s well on its way to Country music superstardom” (People.com), debuted the video for the infectiously anthemic single of positivity and empowerment “Buy My Own Drinks” on Rolling Stone Friday with an in depth interview and profile and hit the airwaves on CMT over the weekend. The Top 25 single is off of the band’s self-titled debut EP and is available at all digital retailers and streaming services. Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young), and anchored by the single which Music Row Magazine praises as a “runaway hit.”

The video features vignettes of the Runaway June members individually, both in present day and “flashbacks” to their younger selves. Watch the video here.

“The ‘Little Junes’ were the perfect way to capture that carefree feeling of returning to your inner child and getting a little wild,” said Cooke.”In doing, that we can find true liberation.”

In addition to walking the ACM carpet as nominees at this year’s ACM Awards the band will be performing at ACM Party for a Cause.  The band travels this week to Europe to perform at Country 2 Country Festival in the United Kingdom to support their EP before returning to the states for tour dates though out March including a West Coast appearance at Yountville Live.

With their debut EP effort, critics have been propelled to declare, “it’s a rarity an act impresses so fully with their first rodeo, but Wayne, Cooke and Mulholland have already proven they defy the norm. They’re here to conquer,” (B-Sides and Badlands), while others note the ascending trio “is about to blow up…” (Whiskey Riff). Listen to the EP here.

Co-written by Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne along with Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear, listen to “Buy My Own Drinks” here.

In addition to the ACM nominated group’s latest single, the EP also contains their previous Top 40 hit ”Wild West” and a fan favorite from their live show, Dwight Yoakam’s “Fast As You.”

Adding to the excitement, Runaway June continues to take Country music by storm as they prepare to support seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist Carrie Underwood as she launches a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360, in spring. Sponsored by CALIA, the new tour will kick off on May 1 in Greensboro, NC, and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada and be promoted by AEG Presents.

Tickets for the concerts went are on sale now.

For the latest news, tour dates and information, please visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

About RUNAWAY JUNE:
Lauded by Billboard as the “Next Hot Trend in Country Music” and likened to a ‘Dixie Chicks for a new generation,’ Runaway June’s organic three-part harmonies and ringing strings are sweeping the nation, leaving a mark on one infatuated audience after another with its “inescapable talent” (AXS.com). The BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records act is comprised of the vocal stylings and musicianship of Naomi Cooke (lead vocals, guitar); Hannah Mulholland (vocals; guitar; mandolin); and Jennifer Wayne (vocals; guitar).  The trio is receiving rave critical notices from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The Huffington Post, CMT and more for its brand of organic and melodic Country music. Runaway June is the first all-female trio in over a DECADE to earn two Top 40 hits and recently scored a 2019 ACM nomination for New Vocal Duo or Group of The Year. They released their self-titled debut project for Wheelhouse Records on September 7. For more information, visit: www.RunawayJune.com.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season

By on March 4, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Ballet is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season. With a collection of new works and poignant classics, this season raises a mirror to society in an exploration of perceptions, standards and stereotypes. Through thought-provoking, entertaining programming, the 2019-2020 season promises to captivate, educate and spark meaningful conversations.

“As in years past, this season illustrates the diversity of our community — we program to address the many facets of the individuals within our audience and Nashville as a whole,” said Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. “Art exists in order to help us see ourselves and others more fully, building empathy and understanding between us. That’s the driving force behind everything we do at Nashville Ballet, and this year we are particularly focused on our audiences being able to see and reflect themselves in the works that we perform.”

Season highlights include the return of the iconic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo & Juliet, as well as Nashville premieres of Christopher Bruce’s Rolling Stones-inspired ballet Rooster and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s A Streetcar Named Desire, the latter of which Nashville Ballet will be the first American company to perform. Also noteworthy is the ballet’s annual Attitude production – this season the popular series will feature four new pieces focused on gender identity and sexuality. Several fan favorites and heartwarming classics round out the season’s sensational repertory.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season tickets go on sale to the general public on March 4 and can be purchased at www.nashvilleballet.com or by calling (615) 297-2966 x710. Tickets to individual performances go on sale July 1.

Nashville Ballet’s 2019-2020 season will include:

Romeo & Juliet
September 20-22, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Choreography and direction by Paul Vasterling

Fight direction and choreography by Tim Klotz

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers return to the stage to open Nashville Ballet’s season. The most iconic love story ever told, Romeo & Juliet sweeps audiences away in a whirlwind of forbidden passion and swoon-worthy romance. Featuring action-packed fight scenes and authentic period costumes, this timeless and theatrical production delivers audiences to the streets of fair Verona as the Bard’s famous tragedy unfolds.

Peter & the Wolf

October 11-13, 2019

Nashville Ballet

Choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Sergei Prokofiev

Imaginative, engaging and educational – this family-friendly production transports audiences into the pages of a life-size storybook as they embark on an unforgettable adventure with Peter and his fun-loving animal friends.

A Streetcar Named Desire

November 1-3, 2019

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Direction and dramaturgy by Nancy Meckler

Music by Peter Salem

Nashville Ballet brings an award-winning production stateside. Sultry and seductive, the balletic adaptation of this Tennessee Williams classic brings aging Southern belle Blanche DuBois’s devastating demise centerstage in a beguiling performance meant to mesmerize.

 

Nashville’s Nutcracker

December 7-23, 2019

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Concept, story treatment and choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Usher in the most wonderful time of the year with Music City’s favorite holiday tradition – Nashville’s Nutcracker returns to delight both the young and young-at-heart. Join Clara and her magical friends on a journey through a spectacular dreamland.

“A joyous celebration from start to finish, Nashville’s Nutcracker captures all the wonder of the holiday season. Don’t miss it!” – Amy Stumpfl, Tennessean (2017)

Attitude: Other Voices

February 14-16, 2020

TPAC’s Polk Theater

Choreography by Jennifer Archibald, Carlos Pons Guerra, Erin Kouwe and Matthew Neenan

Music composed and performed by Louis York and Cristina Spinei

A collection of choreographers known for pushing the envelope explore gender identity and stereotypes in a series of groundbreaking new works. These artists take ballet beyond the boundary of what is traditionally expected as they reflect on what it means to be a man or woman, how gender affects one’s existence and more.

Family Day at the Ballet

March 29, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Carnival of the Animals choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns

A festival of fun – this year’s annual Family Day at the Ballet celebrates all that Nashville Ballet has to offer in one delightful day; enjoy movement activities, games, arts and crafts and a performance of cherished children’s ballet, Carnival of the Animals.

Modern Masters

April 24-26, 2020

TPAC’s Jackson Hall

Seasons choreography by Paul Vasterling

Music: Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons recomposed by Max Richter

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

After the Rain choreography by Christopher Wheeldon

Music by Arvo Pärt

Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

Rooster choreography by Christopher Bruce

Music by the Rolling Stones

A little bit ballet, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll – Christopher Bruce’s Rooster brings a haughty edge and rock star rebellion to the ballet with eight exhilarating numbers set to the iconic music of the Rolling Stones. This buffet of artistry also boasts works by world-renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.

Emergence

May 14-17, 2020

Nashville Ballet

Emergence is back to deliver new works only hours in the making from up-and-coming, innovative artists. Get a front row seat to the creative process with this intimate and inventive series.

“Emergence exudes artistic expression and individuality.” – Cillea Houghton, Broadway World (2017)

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

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

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Josh Phillips Debuts “In A Bar Somewhere” March 8

By on March 1, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN (March 1, 2019) – North Carolina tunesmith JOSH PHILLIPS serves up a new music with “In A Bar Somewhere,” out March 8 via Big Machine Records. He co-penned the lovelorn track alongside Erik Dylan and Randy Montana, who also produced with Jonathan Singleton. The lyrics capture nostalgia of a past relationship: If you’re ever in a bar somewhere / At a back-booth table, peelin’ those labels off High Life beers / That miss me song comes on like neon, loud and clear / And you think you’ve had too much / Just let that good buzz call me up and I’ll be there. Fans can pre-save “In A Bar Somewhere” today on Spotify: https://joshphillips.lnk.to/IABS_PreSavePR.

Hailing from Lee County, an area where brick manufacturing, cotton and tobacco reign supreme, Josh is taking fans back to his hometown in a personal new video. Each scene highlights what made him into the songwriter, artist and person he is today. WATCH NOW: https://joshphillips.lnk.to/GetToKnowPR.

Josh shares, “The biggest thing for me has always been for people to understand that I’ve been where they’ve been. I’ve been the guy that has to work a little extra, so he can get a lawn seat at a concert, so when people from back home listen to my music, I want it to remind them of where we came from, how we live and how hard we work.”

His live show is a force to be reckoned with, having performed alongside some of the genre’s top acts including Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell, Chris Janson and Lee Brice. Following coveted slots on major tours with Brantley Gilbert and Luke Combs, Josh will hit the road as direct support for Tyler Farr on select dates Spring 2019, kicking off tonight in Chicago, IL. For a full list of tour dates and the latest updates, visit JoshPhillipsMusic.com and follow him on Instagram.

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