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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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VIDEO ALERT: Danielle Bradbery Is Praise-Worthy In New Video For “Worth It” 

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Adam Taylor for BMLG


Danielle Bradbery builds upon the emotional story of her current single, “Worth It,” with an artful, music video which premiered on People.com. The video for the empowering anthem is also now available on Vevo + syndicators with the vertical version on Spotify‘s Wild Country Playlist. Watch here https://DanielleBradbery.lnk.to/WorthItVideo.
The compelling video directed by Shaun Silva, and filmed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, opens with Bradbery navigating an empty theater, speaking to the journey of the song and the impact of its powerful lyrics, “’Cause I’m worth it / You’re crazy, baby, if you think that I don’t know it / I ain’t afraid to walk away / If you can’t see it, believe it / And give me the love I’m deserving / ‘Cause I know I’m worth it.” It culminates as she envisions herself performing on the iconic stage.

“This song was one of my favorite tracks on the album from the start, but it’s really taken on a life of its own since we released it,” said Bradbery. “It’s been so great to hear my fans’ stories about how they identify with the message and I’m so proud of this visual element we created to continue telling the story.”

“Worth It,” written by Bradbery together with Jeff Pardo and Molly Reed, carries the emotion and confidence to be vulnerable that Bradbery was able to capture with her first foray into songwriting for her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET (BLMG Records).
She also recently announced a partnership with Nashville-Based lifestyle brand ABLE. Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” with proceeds continuing to support ABLE’s focus on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances.

Currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year), Bradbery is playing festivals and dates throughout the summer before heading across the pond to the UK this fall.

Learn more about Danielle at DanielleBradbery.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @daniellebradbery and Twitter at @DBradbery.

About Danielle Bradbery

Twenty one-year-old, multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery is stepping into her own lane with her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET, out now on BMLG Records. As the title suggests, Bradbery re-introduced herself after taking time since her debut LP to focus on the writing process and for the first time, infusing her own story into her songs – penning seven of the album’s 10 tracks. Lead single “Sway,” written alongside Johan Fransson and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Emily Weisband, perfectly infuses her Pop, R&B, soul and Country influences. The video for the single hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes upon release. Her new single, “Worth It” is currently being introduced to Country radio and follows national TV performances of the emotional tune on TODAY Show and The Voice. Bradbery is currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year). Most recently nominated for ACM Awards New Female Vocalist of the Year, the Texas native has worked on fine-tuning her unique sound since getting her start winning Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, where she soon found success with singles including the GOLD-certified “The Heart of Dixie” and “Young in America” off her self-titled debut album. Since then, Bradbery has joined the bill with notable acts like Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery. In addition to playing festivals throughout the summer, she has frequently surprised crowds on Thomas Rhett’s current HOME TEAM TOUR to perform their intoxicating duet “Playing With Fire” from the deluxe version of his sophomore album. For the latest updated and more, visit DanielleBradbery.com.Danielle Bradbery builds upon the emotional story of her current single, “Worth It,” with an artful, music video which premiered on People.com. The video for the empowering anthem is also now available on Vevo + syndicators with the vertical version on Spotify‘s Wild Country Playlist. Watch here https://DanielleBradbery.lnk.to/WorthItVideo.
The compelling video directed by Shaun Silva, and filmed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, opens with Bradbery navigating an empty theater, speaking to the journey of the song and the impact of its powerful lyrics, “’Cause I’m worth it / You’re crazy, baby, if you think that I don’t know it / I ain’t afraid to walk away / If you can’t see it, believe it / And give me the love I’m deserving / ‘Cause I know I’m worth it.” It culminates as she envisions herself performing on the iconic stage.

“This song was one of my favorite tracks on the album from the start, but it’s really taken on a life of its own since we released it,” said Bradbery. “It’s been so great to hear my fans’ stories about how they identify with the message and I’m so proud of this visual element we created to continue telling the story.”

“Worth It,” written by Bradbery together with Jeff Pardo and Molly Reed, carries the emotion and confidence to be vulnerable that Bradbery was able to capture with her first foray into songwriting for her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET (BLMG Records).

She also recently announced a partnership with Nashville-Based lifestyle brand ABLE. Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” with proceeds continuing to support ABLE’s focus on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances.

Currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year), Bradbery is playing festivals and dates throughout the summer before heading across the pond to the UK this fall.

Learn more about Danielle at DanielleBradbery.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @daniellebradbery and Twitter at @DBradbery.

About Danielle Bradbery

Twenty one-year-old, multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery is stepping into her own lane with her sophomore album I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET, out now on BMLG Records. As the title suggests, Bradbery re-introduced herself after taking time since her debut LP to focus on the writing process and for the first time, infusing her own story into her songs – penning seven of the album’s 10 tracks. Lead single “Sway,” written alongside Johan Fransson and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Emily Weisband, perfectly infuses her Pop, R&B, soul and Country influences. The video for the single hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes upon release. Her new single, “Worth It” is currently being introduced to Country radio and follows national TV performances of the emotional tune on TODAY Show and The Voice. Bradbery is currently nominated for two CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“Sway”) and Performance of the Year (“Stand Up for Something” at the 2017 CMT Artist of the Year). Most recently nominated for ACM Awards New Female Vocalist of the Year, the Texas native has worked on fine-tuning her unique sound since getting her start winning Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, where she soon found success with singles including the GOLD-certified “The Heart of Dixie” and “Young in America” off her self-titled debut album. Since then, Bradbery has joined the bill with notable acts like Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery. In addition to playing festivals throughout the summer, she has frequently surprised crowds on Thomas Rhett’s current HOME TEAM TOUR to perform their intoxicating duet “Playing With Fire” from the deluxe version of his sophomore album. For the latest updated and more, visit DanielleBradbery.com.

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ACM Award-Winning Trio Midland Return To The Honky-Tonks In Music Video For “Burn Out” 

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press


Midland mix the vintage style of Urban Cowboy with the ambitious filmmaking of Goodfellas in the music video for their latest single “Burn Out.” Premiering today and available everywhere now, the video, directed by TK McKamy and Midland’s own Cameron Duddy, was filmed in one continuous shot, calling to mind the legendary kitchen-to-club scene in Martin Scorsese’s iconic mob film.

To capture a specific barroom vibe for the video, the Texas trio of Duddy, Mark Wystrach and Jess Carson set up their instruments in the center of the dance floor at the famous Billy Bob’s honky-tonk in Fort Worth, TX. The neon signs, two-stepping couples and Wrangler jeans evoke the Urban Cowboy scene of the Seventies, with patrons tipping back more than a few longnecks. As beer bottles clank all around them – and a waitress gets into a fateful fight with her man – Midland re-create “Burn Out” in one seamless take.

Written by the band with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Burn Out” is the new single off the group’s acclaimed debut album ON THE ROCKS. It follows the GOLD-certified No. 1 “Drinkin’ Problem” and the Top 15 hit “Make a Little.”

“‘Burn Out’ proves these songwriters can turn Nashville tropes on its head thanks to whip-smart lyricism,” said Entertainment Weekly of the song, while Rolling Stone Country raved, “The track smolders with a decidedly Nineties country feel, buoyed by aching three-part vocal harmonies and shimmering pedal steel, with the occasional bit of clever wordplay (‘The smokin’ memory that ain’t nothin’ but ashes’) that never feels forced or gratuitous.”

Named New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year at this year’s ACM Awards, Midland also posted a behind-the-scenes video about the filming of “Burn Out” on Facebook.

The two-time Grammy nominees are currently on a nationwide summer tour and will return to perform at Billy Bob’s on June 2, following two sold-out nights at Texas’ oldest dancehall, Gruene Hall.

Midland is currently up for Group Video of the Year at the 2018 CMT Music Awards on June 6.

They’ll join Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour in September in Bangor, ME.

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YOU GOT ‘EM ALL…Trent Harmon Releases Debut Today

By on May 18, 2018 in In The Press

Two years in the making, and today, TRENT HARMON lays out his soul on YOU GOT ‘EM ALL. His debut album is available everywhere now on Big Machine Records and features 11 tracks, eight which he co-wrote. Get it here https://TrentHarmon.lnk.to/YGEAPR.

The Mississippi native has been hard at work crafting songs for the project since his 2016 American Idol win. Multiple credits include the lead single title track, which Trent wrote after abruptly learning his long-time girlfriend was moving to Thailand to pursue her dreams as he stayed in Nashville. The new music not only reflects his personality but real-life highs and lows.

“There is a story behind each song on the album,” said Trent. “Even with the ones I did not write, I can pinpoint how it has impacted me. I hope fans feel the same way when they listen. I hope they can relate and share in my journey.”

TRACK LIST

1. “You Got ‘Em All” | Trent Harmon, Justin Ebach, Jordan Minton

2. “There’s a Girl” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

3. “Hold On”| Jim Beavers, Chris Stapleton

4. “Her”| Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Velez

5. “First Five Minutes” | Trent Harmon, Paul DiGiovanni, Adam Hambrick

6. “Money’s On You” | Trent Harmon, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson

7. “’Cause I Do” | Trent Harmon, Josh Kerr, Nick Wayne

8. “On Paper” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

9. “My Somebody” | Trent Harmon, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz

10. “Falling (Remix)” | Dallas Davidson, Brett James, Keith Urban

11. “Chandelier” | Sia Furler, Jesse Shatkin

*Produced by Jimmy Robbins and Scott Borchetta

Tune in next week as Trent appears across multiple platforms to share more about his process and the new album:

Monday, May 21 | KTLA Morning News (9:30am PT)
Monday, May 21 | ET Online YouTube LIVE (12:30pm ET/11:30amCT)
Tuesday, May 22 | Hallmark Home and Family (10:00am ET/9:00am CT/10:00am PT)
Trent will perform songs from his first full-length release on headline dates throughout the summer including a spot tonight on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Shortly thereafter, he will also sign autographs in the Opry Shop at 9:15PM. Trent will return to CMA Fest in Nashville on June 9 at the Chevy Riverfront Stage before joining superstars Rascal Flatts on the road for select dates. For more information, visit TrentHarmon.com.
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Russell Dickerson’s Newest Video Arrives Just In Time To Become Your Favorite Summer Jam

By on May 13, 2018 in Album & Song Reviews, Music

Coming off his very first number one single “Yours” from his debut album, Russell Dickerson has just released his newest single and video for “Blue Tacoma”.

This mid-tempo tune delevered with Dickerson’s signature smooth vocals is the perfect summer anthem.  The video filmed on the coastline fits the mood perfectly and is definitely a winner.  I predict this will be his second hit off his album.

Check out the video below.

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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.

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

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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Cassadee Pope Celebrates The Release Of New Music With A Little Help From Her Friends

By on April 25, 2018 in In The Press

Last night, Cassadee Pope celebrated the release of new music with a dynamic performance in front of fans and industry friends at Analog at Hutton Hotel.

Pope kicked off the 11-song set with her brand new single “Take You Home”, which was released independently and currently has over 2 million streams to date.


Surprise guest Chris Young took the stage to perform their GRAMMY-nominated duet and No. 1 single “Think of You.” Before Young left the stage, he proclaimed Pope as “one of the finest singers on the planet.” A medley of songs brought Pope’s BFF’s Maren Morris, Lindsay Ell, Kalie Shorr, Mickey Guyton, Maggie Rose, Natalie Stovall, Kelleigh Bannen and Hannah Ellis to the stage for an impromptu dance party, ending with a performance of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”

“There was a lot of love in the room last night,” said Pope. “Looking out into the audience and seeing so many friends and people who have helped me through the past year, I felt a sense of camaraderie and support that I have never felt anywhere else. I’m so grateful to be part of such an amazing community of creative people who ‘get’ one another and lift each other up. Plus, it feels really awesome to know that people are embracing my new music!”


Following Pope’s victory on Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice, the singer’s powerhouse voice, inimitable presence, and endless charm has transformed her into a force of nature beloved by millions worldwide.

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For more information on Cassadee Pope, log onto:

www.cassadeepope.com

Or follow her on Facebook

Instagram and Twitter

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Carrie Underwood To Release New Studio Album CRY PRETTY On September 14

By on April 18, 2018 in In The Press

Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas

Multi-platinum global superstar Carrie Underwood will releaseCry Pretty, her first studio album on Capitol Records Nashville on September 14. The title track and lead

single was released worldwide on April 11 and is the most added song at Country radio this week. “Cry Pretty” has already topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in 12 countries and quickly racked up over 1.3 million streams in the U.S. with only two days of reporting. In addition to co-writing the single with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna,
and Liz Rose (aka The Love Junkies), Carrie is co-producing her album with fellow writer/producer David Garcia.

Underwood says, “At this point in my career, I feel stronger and more creative than ever. I think you can hear that in this new album. It’s emotional, it’s soulful, it’s
real, and we also have some fun on there too. I hope everyone loves it as much as I have loved making it.”

On Sunday night at the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards™, Underwood took home her 14th career ACM Award for Vocal Event of the Year for “The Fighter,” her collaboration with Keith Urban, after bringing the audience to their feet with her emotional performance
of “Cry Pretty.” Billboard ranked the “vocal dynamo” performance as the best of the night, touting “this is how you do an award show performance” while Rolling Stone noted that Underwood “channeled her inner country-soul diva” during the “knockout rendition.”

Underwood, who is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, gives fans an intimate look inside her recording and co-producing process for
Cry Pretty in this exclusive album trailer.

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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. In 2013, the Grand Ole Opry member 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. Her latest platinum studio album, Storyteller, produced four #1 hits. 2017 marked her fifth season as the voice of primetime television’s
#1 program, Sunday Night Football and last November, she co-hosted the CMA Awards for the tenth consecutive year. Earlier this year, she released the hit event anthem “The Champion” featuring Ludacris, which she wrote with Brett James, Chris DeStefano
and Christopher Bridges PKA Ludacris and was produced by Jim Jonsin to open NBC’s Super Bowl and was incorporated into NBC’s coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com

www.carrieunderwood.fm

Facebook.com/CarrieUnderwood

Twitter: @carrieunderwood

Instagram: @CarrieUnderwood

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Sugarland Returns With New Studio Album BIGGER On June 8

By on April 12, 2018 in In The Press

New Set is Available to Pre-Order on April 13

Track List Officially Unveiled Today

Will Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! May 2GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar duo SUGARLAND announced their highly anticipated sixth studio album, titled BIGGER, will be released on June 8 and will become available for preorder on April 13. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush co-wrote nearly all of the songs on the album, which was co-produced by Kristian, Jennifer, and Julian Raymond. The project’s lead single, “Still The Same,” is currently climbing the Country radio charts ahead of the duo’s spring-summer STILL THE SAME 2018 TOUR.

After taking a hiatus to pursue a series of high profile solo projects, BIGGER is the duo’s first new music in seven years and the first project under their new joint venture with Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville. It will be available to pre-order at digital retailers as well as the title track, “Bigger,” available to download on April 13.

As fans have come to expect from Sugarland, BIGGER embodies the musical spirit of the band: it contains tracks both uptempo and upbeat as well as powerful message songs that address specific issues facing the world. “Our hopefulness and our sparkiness and our joy is one of the things I think we do uniquely well, especially in the country format,” says Jennifer of the set’s sunnier material. “We offer that in a unique way.”

The bold graphics of the recently unveiled album cover conjure up images of a circus tent, representative of both that fun side and some of the more enigmatic content on the project, which was written over and influenced by the course of the past six months. “This album has a whole bunch of mystery,” says Kristian, who has been enjoying peeling back the layers of the production and the nuanced songwriting. “I’m listening to it every two days just to see what’s in it. I have entire pints of blood in that thing, but I still don’t know where it all came from, and I love that.”

Recently featured on the cover of USA Today’s Life section, the duo will give fans a taste of the new material when they appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! May 2.

Their STILL THE SAME 2018 TOUR kicks off May 25 and will visit 48 cities in the U.S. and Canada, but the duo has already delighted audiences in the U.K. with their new material, earning standing ovations during their performances at the C2C: Country to Country festival in March.

Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed more than 260 million on-demand streams, making Sugarland one of the most popular Country music duos of all time.

Lauded by Entertainment Weekly as one of the format’s “most successful and beloved acts,” both members of the duo say their time away from writing and recording together has only made them come back stronger and, yes, BIGGER.

“We have always enjoyed playing in the margins and stretching the format,” says Jennifer. “But it’s fun to have taken this time away and seen how the format has expanded and how music has evolved. Before, we were playing in the margins. Now, the margins have moved, and that’s fun to hear.”

“It’s not like we stopped creating with [2010 album] THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE,” adds Kristian. “We kept going, but like a good Netflix show you skipped seasons three and four and now you’re seeing season five and you’re reminded of why you loved it. We didn’t really hit pause on anything. We both got on treadmills that were even faster in some ways. But we made a promise to come back, and we kept that promise.”

 

BIGGER TRACK LIST

1. “Bigger” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

2. “On A Roll” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

3. “Let Me Remind You” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

4. “Mother” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

5. “Still The Same” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

6. “Lean It On Back” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

7. “Babe (featuring Taylor Swift)” | Taylor Swift, Pat Monahan

8. “Bird In A Cage” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

9. “Love Me Like I’m Leaving” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles, Tim Owens

10. “Tuesday’s Broken” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

11. “Not The Only” | Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles

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