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New Artist Spotlight | Colleen Orender Releases “Blame It On The Mistletoe” 

By on November 23, 2018 in artist spotlight, Music

With the holiday season now upon us, artists releasing Christmas music is also in full swing.  One of the stand-out original Christmas songs brought to our attention is “Blame it on the Mistletoe”, written and produced by Michael Davey, recorded by Colleen Orender.

Maintaining a classic feel and throw-back approach, “Blame it on the Mistletoe” has the potential to rank high with any of the traditional holiday hits.  Colleen’s vocal performance brilliantly delivers, giving the listener tasty hooks, warm tone and a timeless sound.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6DsKvSg6EonO1fW3SZaxIr?si=uepsEuOcTai2t9H6m97AVg

With this release being a prelude to Orender’s forthcoming studio recording “Don’t Give a Damn About Love”, set for a Nov. 30th drop date, we are told to “expect the unexpected”.   Collaborations on the project includes an A-list group of songwriting partners. 2018 Latin Grammy winner Nikki Williams (Laura Pausini, Demi Lovato, Lauren Alaina), Greg Becker (Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts) and Michael Davey (Martina McBride, Angie Aparo) all prove the diversity these recordings will present.

Focus on the 615 is very excited to follow Colleen Orender’s musical path, one that seems to be paving a way for the many multi-genre songwriters and artists Music City embraces.

www.colleenorender.com

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Rock Bottom Brewery In Downtown Nashville Debuts An All-New Nashville Favorites Menu

By on November 16, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the VIP preview party debuting Rock Bottom Brewery’s all-new Nashville Favorites menu.

The party took place on their beautiful rooftop overlooking lower Broadway in downtown Nashville.  The outside was decked out with a modern-style firepit, white & red couches/chairs, heat lamps, and they unvailed a colorful, new mural on a prominent wall.  They featured a beautifully-decorated area inside with the bar that included flowers and boot-shaped floral arrangements scattered about, and out by the red carpet at the entry of the building.  There was a nice sampling of many of the new menu items and their full cocktail menu, plus a special acoustic performance by rising country artist, Chris Lane.

Unfortunately, the weather did not quite cooperate since it was such a cold, windy and overcast day.  Despite this, Chris Lane braved the cold outside along with most of the guests at the party for a 30-minute performance.  Even in the cold, he gave a great performance to an appreciative, attentive crowd huddled together near the heat lamps to try to keep warm.

Luckily, the rooftop is half enclosed, so the cold did not dampen the spirits of guests, and allowed the party to continue on for invited patrons to enjoy delicious southern-inspired food and creative cocktails.

My personal favorites were the ribs with a BBQ sauce infused with a Nashville favorite, Jack Daniels Whiskey, and a little spice to add just the right amount of heat to the tender, delicious ribs.  The shrimp & grits were also especially tasty and flavorful.  Always a favorite of mine and many others.  The pomegranate cosmopolitan was so pretty, I wasn’t sure I wanted to drink it.  However, it tasted just as good as it looked.  Sweet & fruity in a tall-stemmed, martini glass with just the right amount of alcohol; not too much and not too little.  It was a highly-flavorful concoction that I can’t wait to enjoy again next time I am in downtown Nashville.  What can I say about the two desserts I tasted? Banana pudding and bourbon pecan pie.  Both tasty and decadent.  Completely satisfied my sweet tooth!

Also on the new menu, there is delicious, new beer that has been brewed for the update, along with perfectly-fried, fresh hush puppies, bacon-wrapped green beans, chicken bites with waffles, and so much more.  You will want to try out their all-new menu yourself.

Rock Bottom Brewery is located on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Ave., offering great views of downtown Nashville and Riverfront Park.  Open seven days a week.

If looking for a fun place book your company’s holiday party this year or somewhere to enjoy NYE coming up that is slightly away from the crowds of the Nashville NYE celebration at Bicentennial Park, but still gives you a great view of the fireworks and among Nashville’s historical district where everyone seems to want to be, it’s a great option and I highly-recommend it.

 

 

 

 

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Kane Brown Kicks Off Experiment Album Launch With National Media Hits And Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Show

By on November 5, 2018 in In The Press

Leading up to the Friday, November 9 release of his much-anticipated new album, Experiment, three-time American Music award winner Kane Brown heads to New York City for a series of national media hits starting with his debut appearance on “LIVE with Kelly & Ryan” on Tuesday, November 6. Additional stops include performances on “Pickler and Ben” (Nov. 8), “The Voice” (Nov. 13) and the “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE” Outdoor Stage (Nov. 14) following the CMA Awards.

While in New York, Brown will perform at iHeartCountry LIVE with Kane Brown Powered by M&M’S: A First Look Inside his new album Experiment at iHeartRadio Theater before a live audience. The exclusive performance and intimate Q&A hosted by Amy Brown will stream on iHeartCountry’s Official YouTube Channel at 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

Additionally, the 25-year old singer-songwriter will take the stage for his first-ever sold-out headlining performance as part of the Budweiser One Night Only Concert Series at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 7.

Spotlighted as the cover story in the November 3 issue of Billboard Magazine available now, Brown will be making additional soon-to-be-announced appearances during his Experiment album launch week, including a live stream of Brown’s iHeart Theater show scheduled to take place November 6th. As previously announced, Brown will also perform on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Brown’s forthcoming Experiment is the follow-up to his multi-week chart-topping Platinum-certified RCA Nashville/Zone 4 debut album. It is produced by multiple-award winner Dann Huff and features 12 tracks, 11 of which the country star co-wrote including his Top 5 airplay and streaming hit “Lose It.” Pre-order the new album HERE. In addition to his hit single, already-released album tracks “Weekend,” “Hometown,” “Short Skirt Weather” and “Good As You” are available to download and stream now; music videos of each of these advance tracks are also available to stream. Released Friday, November 2, Apple Music Presents: Kane Brown – Experiment is available worldwide HERE.

Kane Brown was recently awarded three 2018 American Music Awards for Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country for his Platinum-certified multi-week #1 self-titled debut release, and Favorite Song – Country for the Double-Platinum multi-week #1 smash “Heaven.” He made history as the country star with the most award wins in one night for a first time nominee, and was the most-nominated artist in this year’s AMA Country categories.

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New Restaurant, The Green Pheasant, Opens In Downtown Nashville

By on November 1, 2018 in In The Press

Partners Patrick Burke and co-chefs Jess Benefield and Trey Burnette of Seed Hospitality Group (Two Ten Jack Nashville and Chattanooga) are pleased to announce the opening of The Green Pheasant, located in the SoBro district of downtown Nashville at 215 1st Avenue South, across the street from Ascend Amphitheater; www.thegreenpheasant.com. The Green Pheasant, named after Japan’s national bird, which symbolizes power, strength and abundance, explores the interrelationships between Tennessee and Japan’s cultural traditions and cuisine.

At The Green Pheasant, chefs Benefield and Burnette maintain the same approachability as with Two Ten Jack’s neighborhood izakaya-style pub food, but with a greater focus on more refined dishes and techniques, while combining local and Southern flavors with traditional Asian ingredients sourced from Japan, including fresh seaweeds, artisanal soys, and decades old miso.

“Our goal is to honor Japanese culinary traditions while also celebrating regional foodways and ingredients,” says Benefield. “The Green Pheasant’s menu reflects our interpretation of seasonal Japanese cuisine, utilizing fish and ingredients sourced directly from Japan as well as continuing to source meats and produce from our local farmers, including The Nashville Food & Growing Together Projects, No. 9 Farms, and Marmilu Farms, to name a few.”

Menu highlights include: Okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake made with potato, smoked ham, bacon and scallops; A5 Miyazaki, grilled rib-eye cap from Japan that is available by the ounce; American Mishima Reserve Wagyu, from Mishima Ranch, available in six-ounce steaks; and Whole TN Trout, wok-fried in ginger oil, sansho, and served with steamed buns and tobanjan slaw. The Green Pheasant also offers an inventive selection of noodles, including Mazemen, with spicy crab, garlic butter and chile threads; and Curry Udon, with Japanese curry and whipped baked potato.

Rounding out The Green Pheasant’s team is Kristin Beringson as chef de cuisine; Michael Seale as general manager; andTwo Ten Jack alum, Kynsey Hunter, beverage director and certified kikisake-shi (sake sommelier). Under Hunter’s direction, the bar program highlights sake’s diversity, breadth and depth, featuring cocktails on tap, including Ichi-san, Ni-san, and San-san; Chu Highs, or shochu highballs that are popular in Japan; and an extensive list of sake and shochu. A curated list of wine and beers, both local and imported, is also available.

The 184-seat restaurant combines the work of several local artisans and craftsmen, partnerships that were a priority for Seed Hospitality to fully convey the fun, convivial vibe of downtown Nashville. Artisans and craftsman include: Powell Design Studio, architecture, interior design and construction; furniture by Matt Alexander with Holler Design and Chris Barber with Barber Woodworking; sculptural installation and art and patterns by New Hat; architectural metalwork by Ferrin IronWorks; architectural concrete by Set in Stone; upholstery by King’s Interiors; interior landscaping by FLWR Shop; carpentry by Wudwerx; and lighting by Adam Gatchel with Southern Lights Electric.

“It was important to us that we work with local makers and artisans on The Green Pheasant to help reflect our concept as we continue to explore the interrelationship between Tennessee and Japan’s culture and cuisine,” says Burke. “The design elements compliment The Green Pheasant’s mission, while reclaiming this unique corner of downtown with a locally owned, chef-driven restaurant. We think that is important right now in Nashville.”

The unique art installation, created by New Hat, features a composition of origami inspired by The Green Pheasant’s namesake bird, with elements of rubbed charcoal, suspended by a delicate framework of brass poles above the bar. Aligning with The Green Pheasant’s roots in Japanese cuisine and the cultural crossovers that define international style, the compositions convey sensations of movement, transformation and individuality. These qualities speak to a mission The Green Pheasant and New Hat share: to make work that transcends the sum of its parts, exists to be shared with others, and inspires reflection and joy.

The Green Pheasant is located at 215 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (located in the 222 2nd Avenue South building) in downtown Nashville, directly across from the main entrance to Ascend Amphitheater. Self-parking and valet is available in the 222 building garage. The Green Pheasant is open Monday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm. Sunday supper and lunch service will follow this fall. Reservations can be made at www.thegreenpheasant.com or by calling 615.205.5400.

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Home Free Is “Finally Free”, Watch It Here Now

By on October 19, 2018 in In The Press

PHOTO CREDIT: OLENA NOELLE

As heard in the buzzed-about animated adventure Smallfoot now in theaters, all-vocal Country knockouts HOME FREE are “Finally Free” with this uplifting anthem.

“I first heard ‘Finally Free’ on a new music playlist and immediately knew we had to make it our own,” shares high tenor Austin Brown. “You can’t help but smile when you hear it. It’s just one of those hope-filled songs that makes my heart sing too.”

Filmed during a recent visit to Nashville, watch Home Free’s high-spirited take on Niall Horan’s “Finally Free” here.

Hot off their biggest European trek to date, the road warriors will continue to bring their latest studio record TIMELESS – #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart – to a handful of stateside shows, before igniting the holiday season for the third consecutive year with A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR. Keeping all things merry and bright, the yuletide tradition is anticipated to bring even more cheer with brand new production elements, plus a restyled setlist and wardrobe, beginning at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City in Atlantic City, NJ, on November 24. VIP experiences are available, as the festive celebration rolls through New Year’s Eve at Ikeda Theater in Phoenix, AZ.

HOME FREE TOUR DATES:

NOVEMBER 2018
7 | Green Bay, WI – Meyer Theatre*
8 | Dekalb, IL – Egyptian Theatre*
9 | Richmond, KY – EKU Center for the Arts*
10 | Troy, OH – Hobart Arena*
24 | Atlantic City, NJ – Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
25 | North Bethesda, MD – Strathmore
28 | Harrisburg, PA – Whitaker Center
29 | Richmond, VA – Dominion Arts Center
30 | Greeneville, TN – Niswonger Center for the Arts (SOLD OUT)

DECEMBER 2018
2 | Oxford, AL – Oxford Theatre
6 | Tampa, FL – Tampa Theatre
7 | Fort Myers, FL – Barbara Mann Center
8 | Orlando, FL – Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
9 | Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
12 | Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Theatre
13 | Davenport, IA – RiverCenter – Adler Theatre
14 | Carlton, MN – Black Bear Casino
15 | Spencer, IA – Clay County Regional Events Center
16 | Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium
19 | Wichita, KS – Orpheum Theatre Wichita
20 | Columbia, MO – Jesse Auditorium
21 | Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Cedar Rapids
22 | Wausau, WI – Grand Theater (SOLD OUT)
28 | Memphis, TN – Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
29 | Broken Arrow, OK – Broken Arrow Theatre
30 | Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
31 | Phoenix, AZ – Ikeda Theater

*TIMELESS WORLD TOUR

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

Follow Home Free on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT HOME FREE:
Celebrated all-vocal Country quintet Home Free have made their mark on the music scene selling more than 350,000 copies combined of their popular albums, embarking on major national and international tours, amassing over 252 million YouTube views, and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). Their latest studio album, TIMELESS, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in late 2017. Produced by longtime collaborator Darren Rust, the eclectic project showcases their distinct vocal blends across 11 tracks, featuring four original songs, which merge tender R&B and fun-loving Pop with Country edge. Their extensive catalog spotlights four Top 10 albums, including FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut CRAZY LIFE (2014), which hit #1 on iTunes Country chart and #4 overall following their victory on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With praise rolling in from the likes of Perez Hilton, Country Living, FOX & Friends, Rolling Stone, AXS.com, and more, the five-man band has been electrifying crowds with their one-of-a-kind live show while their reputation as extraordinary showmen and harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more, have built a loyal fanbase.

PHOTO CREDIT: OLENA NOELLE

ARTWORK CREDIT: ROB BEATTY

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Carrie Underwood Releases Video For New Single “Love Wins” 

By on September 12, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas

Multi-platinum-selling global superstar Carrie Underwood released the official music video for her new single “Love Wins.” The powerful, uplifting and colorful video was directed by Shane Drake. “Love Wins” written by Underwood, David Garcia and Brett James is the new single from her highly-anticipated studio album, Cry Pretty, available on Friday, September 14.  Underwood co-wrote nine of the songs on Cry Pretty which she co-produced alongside David Garcia.

Underwood shares, “This song is hopeful.  It’s saying no matter who you are, what you feel, what you think, we’re all human beings.  We all deserve love.  We all deserve respect and we all should try to show that to one another.”

Cry Pretty has already received early media praise. Rolling Stone declares Underwood as “arena country’s mightiest voice, as Cry Pretty reaffirms” and Entertainment Weekly calls Cry Pretty “her most emotionally accessible work to date.”

Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas

Underwood, in the midst of cross-country promotion for Cry Pretty, has scheduled appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (September 13), Today Show Summer Concert Series (September 14), CBS Sunday Morning (September 16) and The Ellen Show (September 19).  On September 20, she receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and will perform at the upcoming iHeart Radio Music Festival on September 22 in Las Vegas.

Album Pre-order

Cry Pretty Track List:

  1. Cry Pretty (Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
  2. Ghosts On The Stereo (Hillary Lindsey, Tom Douglas, Andrew Dorff)
  3. Low (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  4. Backsliding (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  5. Southbound (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Josh Miller)
  6. That Song That We Used To Make Love To (Hillary Lindsey, Jason Evigan)
  7. Drinking Alone (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Brett James)
  8. The Bullet (Marc Beeson, Andy Albert, Allen Shamblin)
  9. Spinning Bottles (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  10. Love Wins (Carrie Underwood, David Garcia, Brett James)
  11. End Up With You (Hillary Lindsey, Brett McLaughlin, Will Weatherly)
  12. Kingdom (Carrie Underwood, Chris DeStefano, Dave Barnes)

Produced by David Garcia and Carrie Underwood

Bonus Track – The Champion (featuring Ludacris) (Carrie Underwood, Brett James, Chris DeStefano, Christopher Bridges) Produced by Jim Jonsin

In Spring 2019, Underwood will launch a new arena tour, The Cry Pretty Tour 360. 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.  She will be joined on tour by special guests Maddie & Tae and Runaway June.

THE CRY PRETTY TOUR 360:

Date City Venue
May 1, 2019 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
May 3, 2019 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at the BJCC
May 4, 2019 N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
May 6, 2019 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
May 9, 2019 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
May 11, 2019 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
May 12, 2019 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
May 14, 2019 Sacramento, CA Golden1 Center
May 16, 2019 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
May 18, 2019 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena
May 21, 2019 Portland, OR MODA Center at Rose Garden
May 22, 2019 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena
May 24, 2019 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
May 25, 2019 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
May 28, 2019 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
May 31, 2019 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
June 2, 2019 Winnipeg, MB Bell MTS Place
June 9, 2019 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
June 10, 2019 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
June 13, 2019 Hershey, PA GIANT Center
June 15, 2019 Cincinnati, OH U.S. Bank Arena
June 16, 2019 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
June 18, 2019 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center
June 20, 2019 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
June 21, 2019 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
June 23, 2019 Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena
Sept 10, 2019 San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center
Sept 12, 2019 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center
Sept 14, 2019 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena
Sept 16, 2019 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Sept 18, 2019 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena
Sept 19, 2019 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Sept 21, 2019 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Sept 22, 2019 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
Sept 24, 2019 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Sept 25, 2019 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena
Sept 27, 2019 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Sept 29, 2019 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena
Sept 30, 2019 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena
Oct 2, 2019 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
Oct 4, 2019 Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena
Oct 5, 2019 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Oct 10, 2019 Boston, MA TD Garden
Oct 12, 2019 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
Oct 13, 2019 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center
Oct 16, 2019 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Oct 17, 2019 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center
Oct 19, 2019 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Oct 20, 2019 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Oct 23, 2019 Memphis, TN FedExForum
Oct 24, 2019 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
Oct 26, 2019 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
Oct 27, 2019 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
Oct 29, 2019 Chicago, IL United Center
Oct 31, 2019 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena

About Carrie Underwood:
Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, and film. A seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner, she has sold 64 million records worldwide and recorded 26 #1 singles, 13 of which she co-wrote.

Earlier this year, she released the hit event anthem she co-wrote, “The Champion” featuring Ludacris, which opened NBC’s Super Bowl LII and was incorporated into the network’s coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games and has been certified Gold by the R.I.A.A.

In 2013, Carrie starred as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s three-hour holiday blockbuster, the Emmy®-winning The Sound of Music Live!, whose airings attracted 44 million viewers.  She is lead designer for her fitness and lifestyle brand, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, which launched in 2015 and is exclusively available at DICK’S Sporting Goods nationwide and online at www.caliastudio.com. This Spring, Carrie celebrated her 10th anniversary as a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and returns this Fall for her sixth season as the voice of primetime television’s #1 program, Sunday Night Football. This November, Carrie and Brad Paisley will co-host the CMA Awards for the 11th consecutive year.

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Runaway June’s Debut EP Available Now

By on September 7, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe / Design Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

Wheelhouse Records trio RUNAWAY JUNE, “a band that’s well on its way to Country music superstardom” (People.com), has a lot to celebrate today as its self-titled debut EP is available now at all digital retailers and streaming services. Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young), and anchored by lead single “Buy My Own Drinks,” which Music Row Magazine praises as a “runaway hit,” the project has been eagerly-anticipated by critics and fans alike.

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.
“Buy My Own Drinks” was co-written by Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne along with Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear. 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.” 
“This is a group of songs that really expresses us as a band,” said Cooke. “We have been working on this project for two years and so many life changes have happened to us as people, and now more than ever we have songs that tell the stories of those moments.”
“The EP is a really fun and diverse look into our sound as a band. It incorporates the fun of the live show, but also shows some soft moments that fans can relate to,” added Mulholland.
Jennifer Wayne also noted of production, “Dann Huff has changed our lives. He’s completely zoned in our sound. He’s so collaborative and he’s such a joy to work with.”
“Buy My Own Drinks” officially impacted Country radio on 8/20. Creating an intoxicating buzz, the song exploded onto airwaves as the second most added song of the week.
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 2019.  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 are on sale now.
For the latest news, tour dates and information, please visit: www.RunawayJune.com
Runaway June EP track listing:
1) “Buy My Own Drinks” (Hannah Mulholland, Jennifer Wayne, Naomi Cooke, Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear)
2) “I Am Too” (busbee, Corey Crowder, Liz Rose)
3) “Got Me Where I Want You” (James Slater, Kat Higgins, Justin Morgan)
4) “Fast As You” (Dwight Yoakam)
5) “Wild West” (Justin Lantz, Billy Montana, Jennifer Wayne)
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; 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 2018 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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Breakthrough Artist/Songwriter Ryan Hurd Releases “To A T” Today

By on August 31, 2018 in In The Press

With more than 90 million career streams worldwide, the appetite for new music from breakout artist/songwriter Ryan Hurd is ferocious. He delivers Friday, Aug. 31 with the perfect fit in “To A T.” The song captures Hurd’s trademark powerful lyrics and melodies woven around a sexy, imploring vocal.  “To A T” is available to stream and download HERE.

The song has caught the attention of men’s lifestyle playbook, Esquire Instagram Live, which will feature a live performance of the song by the RCA Nashville artist at noon/ET on Friday, Aug. 31.

Esquire isn’t the only media gatekeeper paying attention to the Kalamazoo, MI native. Hurd was named an “Artist To Watch” by VEVO, Pandora, CMT, Huffington Post and Rolling Stone Country, which lauded him for “generating major buzz” and “making waves online.”

The praise is earned. Hurd is one of Nashville’s most multi-dimensional young songwriters. He has had co-pen credits on some of the format’s biggest chart-topping hits including “Lonely Tonight” (Blake Shelton), “You Look Good” (Lady Antebellum), and “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” (Luke Bryan). Now with the release of his own music, fans are discovering the fuel that drives Hurd is often love with all its avatars.

Prolific in the writing room, studio, and via social media, Hurd released his self-titled debut EP in 2017 which featured “Love In A Bar,” “We Do Us,” “City Girl” and “Hold You Back,” each track released over a four-month period. Attracting fans eager to embrace the soulful country artist’s new sound, his EP to date has garnered over 11 million streams.

In March, Hurd released “Diamonds Or Twine” as a present for his then soon-to-be wife Maren Morris after secretly recording the track with his long-time producer Aaron Essuis.

Hurd has been on the road with Thomas Rhett, Morris, and Florida Georgia Line. For more information on Ryan Hurd, visit RyanHurd.com.

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Rising Country Star, Walker Hayes, Reminisces About “90’s Country” With The Premiere Of His New Single On “Good Morning America”

By on August 29, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato

Walker Hayes has quickly become one of Nashville’s brightest new stars. This past year, he has certainly made his mark on country music and has left fans wanting more. On August 30th, Walker will be premiering a new single, “90’s Country,” on ABC’s “Good Morning America” with his debut, live performance.

“90’s Country” will be officially released on Thursday, August 30th and available for download on all music platforms.

http://smarturl.it/90sCountry

The track (written by Hayes, Shane McAnally and LYRX, and produced by David Garcia, McAnally and Hayes,) calls back to the classic country songs of the 1990s such as; “Strawberry Wine” by Deana Carter, “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Dixie Chicks, “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney, and others that remind of us of the youthful simplicity of listening to your favorite songs on a summer country day.

Following the televised performance of “90’s Country,” Walker will also be performing his mega hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” on GoodMorningAmerica.com.

In the past year, Walker has accumulated over 190 million album streams for his studio album boom. (Monument Records) and performed in front of more than 250,000 fans – so far. The album’s lead single, “You Broke Up With Me” has achieved RIAA Certified Platinum status and also garnered him his first-ever CMT Award nomination for “Breakthrough Video of the Year” – reaching over 20 million views.

“Hayes writes songs that are damn near impossible to classify, and that’s what makes them so interesting.” – Rolling Stone

“Hayes has broken into the mainstream by sounding different.” – The Washington Post

This fall, Walker will be headed out on his first European tour with Old Dominion. Please continue to check his website for dates and ticketing information:

http://walkerhayes.com/

About Walker Hayes
Monument Records recording artist, Walker Hayes, is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama. Hayes’ current single “90’s Country” made its debut on Good Morning America and is available for purchase or download everywhere. The single, which references 22 Nineties country songs, was written by Hayes, Shane McAnally, and LYRX, and co-produced by David Garcia, McAnally, and Hayes. In December 2017, Hayes released his debut album boom., which he co-produced with GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter, McAnally. The 10 track album includes the RIAA certified Platinum hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” as well as fan favorites “Halloween” and “Beautiful.” Tracks from the album were nominated for Radio Disney Country Favorite Song (“You Broke Up With Me”), CMT Breakthrough Music Video of the Year (“You Broke Up With Me”), and AIMP Song of the Year (“Craig”). Hayes is currently on the road headlining club dates across the country. Earlier this year, he headlined his first ever tour (Good As Gold Tour) and has previously toured with Kelsea Ballerina, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, and more. For more information on Walker Hayes, visit www.walkerhayes.com.

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Dustin Lynch Invited To Become Newest Member Of The Grand Ole Opry

By on August 25, 2018 in In The Press

Realizing a lifelong dream, country star DUSTIN LYNCH has been invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Opry member Trace Adkins made the special surprise invitation Tuesday night (8/21) during Lynch’s performance, telling him, “Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is at the top of my list of achievements in my career and always will be. We want people to be members of the Grand Ole Opry that will have a respect for this institution that it deserves, that it has earned for 92 years.” Adkins added, “We think that Dustin Lynch is going to carry on in that proud tradition, and we’re glad to have you.”

“I can’t even talk cause I’m gonna start crying,” a stunned Lynch told the crowd. “I’ve got my family here tonight and a lot of my team members – a lot of guys and girls that are responsible for getting me on this stage for the very first time, getting my music played at Country radio and all over the world now, and I wanna say we would not be here if it wasn’t for you. Thank you guys so much. A lot of things have happened over the past six years, but it started with that last song we just played. ‘Cowboys and Angels’ was the very first song I got to play on the Grand Ole Opry – March 2, 2012 – I’ll never forget that day. I wanna say Mom and Dad, thank you so much. I’m glad you came tonight. We have so much to celebrate. I’m gonna attempt to sing a song with a frog in my throat and tears in my eyes.”

Equally surprised were Lynch’s parents – who have attended every one of his Opry performances to date – who were on hand to share in the emotional moment, cheering on his career milestone from their seats in front of the stage.

A friend to the Opry over the years, Lynch has stepped into the six-foot circle on the Opry’s center stage numerous times as he’s released three Top 5 albums and five consecutive #1 singles, earning PLATINUM level certifications. He is set to be formally inducted as an Opry member on Sept. 18.

This indelible honor comes as the latest pinnacle moment for Lynch, who has proven himself as one of the genre’s brightest stars. One of the most-played artists of 2017, he topped the charts for four consecutive weeks with his PLATINUM-certified smash “Small Town Boy,” penned by Kyle Fishman, Ben Hayslip, and ACM Songwriter of the Year Award winner Rhett Akins. His new single “Good Girl” – which Lynch surprise-released at this year’s iHeartCountry Festival and performed at CMA Fest – is climbing the charts.

Lynch performed at the ACM Honors ceremony at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium this past week. He’s also set to hit the road with co-headliner Cole Swindell and special guest Lauren Alaina for the REASON TO DRINK…ANOTHER TOUR beginning Oct. 4 in Tuscaloosa, AL.

For tour dates and more information, visit DustinLynchMusic.com, and reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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