Thursday, March 31, 2016

Chris Young on the ACMs

Chris Young Explains the Vegas Party Vibe During the ACM Awards: 'We Don't Ever Really Get Too Crazy'

(NEW YORK) - No matter what happens at the ACM Awards on Sunday, it's already a record-breaking night for Chris Young. 

"It's the first time I've ever had multiple nominations at one awards show before!" Young tells PEOPLE of being nominated for album and single of the year. "I was pretty shocked. On top of everything else, getting a nomination for producer on the first record I've produced is freaking cool. It's obviously going to be a crazy time in Vegas." 

Carrie Underwood Extends Tour

CARRIE UNDERWOOD EXTENDS SPECTACULAR TOUR THROUGH FALL 2016
  The Storyteller Tour- Stories in the Round
Tickets on sale April 8
Nashville, TN – (March 31, 2016) – Seven-time Grammy winner and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Carrie Underwood has just announced The Storyteller Tour- Stories in the Round will extend through the fall including stops in Los Angeles (STAPLES Center), Nashville (Bridgestone Arena), and New York City (Madison Square Garden). The in-the-round arena tour launched to rave reviews in January and has already played sold out shows across the U.S., including a crowd of over 17,000 at Boston’s TD Garden. Carrie recently returned from Europe where she played five shows in five countries, each part of Country to Country Festival (C2C). 

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Keith Urban's RipCord Details

KEITH URBAN RELEASES ALBUM COVER AND TRACK LIST FOR RIPCORD

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As the excitement mounts for Keith Urban’s May 6th release of RIPCORD, and for his subsequent June 2nd launch of his “ripCORD World Tour 2016,” details of his eighth studio album are revealed. RIPCORD features a virtual who’s who of creative collaborators for an album that Urban says was his “most exhilarating album to make, both musically and creatively.”

Carrie Underwood's New Single

Carrie Underwood To Debut New Single
on Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 3
 
"Church Bells" Ships to Country Radio April 1
NASHVILLE, TN, March 30, 2016 – Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood will debut her new single, “Church Bells,” with a television performance on the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards this Sunday, April 3 on CBS Television. 

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

ACM Awards Show Preview

51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ PRODUCERS AND EXECUTIVES REVEAL
MORE EXCITING PERFORMANCES ADDED TO COUNTRY MUSIC’S PARTY OF THE YEAR®
PERFORMANCE LINEUP TO INCLUDE:
 KELSEA BALLERINI FEATURING NICK JONAS,
TROMBONE SHORTY TO PERFORM WITH SURPRISE ARTISTSPLUS TOM HIDDLESTON AND MADDIE & TAE ADDED AS PRESENTERS 
TELECAST TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network

Encino, CA (March 29, 2016) – This morning, producers and executives of the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards participated in a press conference call to announce several exciting moments on this year’s show, to be broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3 at 8:00PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Participating in the call were Barry Adelman, Executive Producer, R.A. Clark, Executive Producer, Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music and Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, CBS Specials, Music and Live Events. Discussions on the call included their plans and insights for this year’s ceremony, surprises in store for fans, as well as details regarding the presentation of the Tex Ritter Award to music icon Dolly Parton.

Dierks Bentley "Black" Out 5/27


DIERKS BENTLEY MAKES THE WORLD GO BLACK
WITH EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM - AVAILABLE MAY 27TH


The 13-Track Project Features Special Guests Elle King, Maren Morris and Trombone Shorty

NASHVILLE, TN – Mar. 29, 2016 - Multi-PLATINUM selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley has never had to follow trends; he challenges them and creates his own. On the heels of a career album earning critical acclaim, commercial success and an armful of Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, Bentley continues one of the most interesting journeys in country music with the newest mile-marker, his eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) set for release on May 27. It will be available for digital pre-order this Friday (4/01).

Monday, March 28, 2016

Keith Urban Releases Wasted Time

Keith Urban’s eighth studio album Ripcord, due out on May 6th, has already produced two No. 1 hits, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and his 20th No. 1 song, “Break On Me.”  Tomorrow will see the release of Ripcord’s third single “Wasted Time,” which will also be followed by the song’s network television debut, a performance on FOX’s American Idol on Thursday (March 31st) (8:00-10:00pm ET live/PT tape-delayed).

Eric Paslay's Second Album

Eric Paslay Announces Sophomore Album
DRESSED IN BLACK  

Track Listing Revealed
Nashville, Tenn. – March 28, 2016 - EMI Records Nashville and ACM nominee Eric Paslay will release his sophomore album DRESSED IN BLACK this summer. Eric co-wrote all 12 of the album’s tracks including the first single “High Class,” which debuted as the No. 1 most added song at Country radio and premiered on The Bobby Bones Show.

New Dustin Lynch Video

WATCH IT NOW:DUSTIN LYNCH REVEALS SIZZLING NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SMASH HIT “MIND READER” 
Exclusive First Look At The Behind-The-Scenes Action Live On People.com
Platinum-Selling Star Out On Luke Bryan’s 2016 KILL THE LIGHTS Tour
 
 

NASHVILLE, TN (March 28, 2016) – Broken Bow Records’ Dustin Lynch premiered the sizzling new music video for his Top 15-and-climbing hit “Mind Reader” Friday (3/25) across all media platforms.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Jerrod Nieman New Record Deal

HITMAKER JERROD NIEMANN SIGNS WITH CURB RECORDS
 
Nashville, TN – March 24, 2016 – Curb Records is proud to announce the signing of Jerrod Niemann to the artist roster. Known for chart-topping hits such as “Lover, Lover” and “Drink To That All Night,” the signing combines two of Country Music’s most well-known brands.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Jon Pardi New Album June 16

JON PARDI RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM – CALIFORNIA SUNRISE – JUNE 17
 
Lead Single “Head Over Boots” Charging Up Top 20 Airplay and Sales Charts

 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2016) – Capitol Records Nashville’s Jon Pardi releases his highly-anticipated sophomore album, California Sunrise, on June 17. The album’s lead single, “Head Over Boots,” is a swinging, mid-tempo tune currently climbing country radio’s Top 20 and gaining Top 15 in country track sales. The song immediately connects with fans and gives a taste of what to expect from the California native’s upcoming second studio album.

ACM New Artist Winners

KELSEA BALLERINI, CHRIS STAPLETON & OLD DOMINION
WIN FIRST-EVER ACM AWARDS® FOR NEW ARTIST CATEGORIES
FOR THE 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™
BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK


Encino, CA (March 23, 2016) – The Academy of Country Music® today revealed the winners for the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ newcomer categories. Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton and Old Dominion have been named New Female Artist of the Year, New Male Artist of the Year and New Duo/Group of the Year, respectively. The  51st Academy Of Country Music Awards, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 3 at 8:00PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Kenny Chesney's New Single

Kenny Chesney Turns Up The “Noise” March 24
New Single Takes on America’s Overwhelming Crush of Sound
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, March 21, 2016) - When Kenny Chesney walked into a marketing meeting late and on the phone, it was obvious he was focused. What no one knew was the East Tennessee superstar/songwriter was hip-deep in a conversation with Shane McAnally that would become “Noise,” completed that day – and rushed into the studio two days later.
“Sometimes you know you’ve got something so timely, so right then, you have to grab it,” Chesney says. “It seemed like everywhere I turn, everywhere I go, there is so much stuff coming at you. Your phone, your car, on the streets, on TV. Everywhere it’s just so loud, so much, so many different things – all pushing buttons, being sensational, shouting for attention.  You can’t escape it, and you can’t turn it down.”

Friday, March 18, 2016

Kane Brown Releases Debut EP

KANE BROWN RELEASES CHAPTER 1 EP TODAY
Chapter 1 debuts No. 1 on iTunes Country Album Charts, “Used To Love You Sober” sales continue rapid rise notching 220k and climbing
 
“Used To Love You Sober” Live Music Video Releases On VEVO
 
     
 
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Country breakout sensation Kane Brown releases his highly-anticipated EP Chapter 1 today, claiming the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Country Album Chart and hitting No. 1 on iTunes Overall Album Chart. Brown’s rapid rise continues as his debut radio single “Used To Love You Sober” surpasses 220k in downloads.  Following a run of 32 back-to-back sold out headlining shows; the 22-year-old singer/songwriter delivers the five-song compilation, with co-writing credits on four tracks, along with the official music video for his chart-climbing single.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Keith Urban "Ripcord" May 6

Keith Urban’s eighth studio album Ripcord, the follow up to his record- breaking #1 album FUSE, will be released Friday, May 6th.   The album coincides with the release of a brand new single (Tuesday, March 29th) and the June 2nd launch of his ‘ripCORD WORLD TOUR 2016’ with Brett Eldredge and special guest Maren Morris.

Carrie Underwood European Tour

CARRIE UNDERWOOD WRAPS EUROPEAN TOUR LEG 
Highlights Include Sold Out Shows and Major TV Promo

NASHVILLE, TN– (March 15, 2016) – After selling out all concerts in America that have played so far on The Storyteller Tour, ACM Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Carrie Underwood brought her tour to Europe this month.  This past weekend she headlined sold out shows at Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium, London’s O2 Arena, and Dublin’s 3 Arena. The weekend prior Carrie played for the first time in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo Norway to enthusiastic crowds. All 5 dates were a part of Country to Country (C2C), Europe’s biggest country music festival.

Monday, March 14, 2016

Maren Morris Debut Album 6/3

MAREN MORRIS SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
HERO
JUNE 3
 
 
 
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Nashville, TN – Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris is set to release, HERO, the Texas native’s first major label full length album on June 3. Morris co-wrote the songs that make-up HERO and shared the producing duties along with songwriter/producer busbee, who co-wrote “My Church” the debut hit song by Morris which made Country radio history the first week it hit the airwaves setting the record for the most first week stations at the single impact date for the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Country Aircheck’s Mediabase Chart with 107 first week Country radio chart reporting stations spinning the song. The previous record for a debut single was 99.

Toby Keith Summer 2016 Tour

Toby Keith Hits The Interstates & Fans Drop Their Tailgates
Tour Presented By Ford F-Series Kicks Off In May; 25+ Dates Already Booked
 
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Summer and Toby Keith go together like Ford trucks and tailgates, hence the
Toby Keith Interstates & Tailgates Tour Presented by Ford F-Series opens May 21 in Louisville. More than two dozen dates have been announced (itinerary below), including the hot ticket Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas - date TBA.
 
From familiar venues he's packed to the rafters like PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ to his first South Dakota date in years, Toby is bringing the party. And he's doing it with longtime tour sponsor Ford F-Series, adding a new chapter after last year's wildly successful Good Times & Pick Up Lines Tour.
 
Fans also have until the end of this month to enter the 'Good Times & Pick Up Lines' Sweepstakes. Go here: www.tobykeith.com/ford to enter to win a 2015 F-150 and an exclusive performance by Toby Keith for you and 19 of your best friends. No purchase
necessary. Sweepstakes ends 3/31/16. Official rules can be found here: http://ford.to/1B0dNN5

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Blake Shelton New Album 5/20

BLAKE SHELTON SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IF I’M HONEST ON MAY 20
 
Shelton debuts first single “Came Here To Forget” today
 
NASHVILLE, TN –(March 8, 2016) – The much anticipated new single from country superstar Blake Shelton, “Came Here To Forget,” premiered today and immediately raced to the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Country Chart. The track is the first single off his forthcoming 12th studio album, If I’m Honest, set to release on Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville May 20. “This is the most excited I’ve been about a new album since the release of my second record,” said Shelton

Monday, March 7, 2016

Kenny Chesney Readies Next Album

KENNY CHESNEY RETURNS TO STUDIO
After 1.3 Million Fans Played To in 2015, It’s Back To Music!
Nashville, Tenn. (March 7, 2016) --  “You have to take time to live and breathe, to fill up your tanks to be creative,” says multi-platinum country songwriter/vocalist Kenny Chesney. “Otherwise, you’re just on a treadmill churning out what you’ve already done... Who needs that? For me, especially after the success of The Big Revival, I want to move the music, the songs, the discussion forward!”

Having hit a nerve with the GRAMMY-nominated “American Kids,” the triple rhythm, double hook song that celebrated America’s freewheeling nature, and “Wild Child,” which embraced the free spirit of women instead of the short shorts, The Big Revival was a CMA Album of the Year nominee that spawned four straight No.1s. Chesney felt like he’d set the bar for what his music can be.

Rascal Flatts Summer Tour

RASCAL FLATTS GEAR UP FOR SUMMER TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS 
KELSEA BALLERINI AND CHRIS LANE AS SECOND VEGAS RESIDENCY
WRAPS TO CRITICS’ APPLAUSE 

Trio’s Current Single “I Like The Sound Of That” Hits Top 10 At Country Radio
Nashville, TN - Mar. 7, 2016 - ACM “Vocal Group Of The Year” Nominees Rascal Flatts wrapped their second wildly-successful Vegas Residency this weekend at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  Over the course of their nine-show spectacular critics praised as “the trio that’s practically made of gold and platinum” (Las Vegas Magazine) "blasted through hit after hit” (Las Vegas Review Journal) as well as a surprise cameo from Brian McKnight much "to the delight of the band and their fans” (Las Vegas Sun.) Following enthusiastic feedback to the group’s stripped-down setup in Vegas, that allowed the group to fully engage with fans, Rascal Flatts announced today that their headlining RASCAL FLATTS: RHYTHM AND ROOTS TOUR will kick off in Charlotte, NC on 6/17 and the trio have invited two-time ACM nominee Kelsea Ballerini and red-hot newcomer Chris Lane to join them out on the road.  

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Jake Owen Releases New Song

iHEART MEDIA WORLD PREMIERES JAKE OWEN’S NEW SINGLE
“AMERICAN COUNTRY LOVE SONG”
TODAY
 
OWEN KICKS OFF HIS “LOVE BUS” ROAD TRIP
 
 
       
 
 
Nashville, TN – Today, iHeart Media hosts the world premiere of Jake Owen’s much-anticipated new single, “American Country Love Song.” Written by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley and Jaren Johnston, the song is destined to become 2016’s warm-weather anthem with its energetic vibe and lyrics that perfectly capture the hope brought on by spring and new beginnings.

Kane Brown To Release EP

KANE BROWN TO RELEASE EP CHAPTER 1 ON MARCH 18
 
Brown blazes trail with 35+ sold out headlining shows as debut single
“Used To Love You Sober” sales soar past 200k
 
     
 
 
NASHVILLE, TN – Breakout country music recording artist Kane Brown continues to answer fans’ demands for new music with his label debut EP, Chapter 1, set for release March 18.

Billy Currington's Summer Forever Tour

BILLY CURRINGTON BRINGS SOUL TO MACON, GA DURING HIS SUMMER FOREVER TOUR
 
On February 27th platinum-selling, Grammy, ACM, and CMA nominated artist, Billy Currington, took his Summer Forever tour to his home state of Georgia where he delivered a powerful rendition of the Ray Charles classic, “Georgia On My Mind.”
 
The Macon, GA crowd was brought to their feet as Currington delivered soulful vocals paying homage to the place he still calls home. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBbIWf7VZKg)

Friday, March 4, 2016

Joey Feek Passes Away


Joey Feek (September 7, 1975 – March 4, 2016)
Nashville, TN (March 4, 2016) — It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Joey Feek of country duo Joey+Rory, and a beloved member of the Sugar Hill family. She died this afternoon in Indiana, where they have spent the last several months surrounded by her family. 

Joey Feek Dies At Age 40

Joey Feek Passes: Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of Joey Feek, 40, who died today (3/4) after a battle with cervical cancer. Feek was one half of the duo Joey + Rory (with her husband, songwriter Rory Feek). Throughout Joey's fight, Rory journaled their struggles and shared the couple's faith in his blogThisLifeILive.com.
   

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Blake Shelton Releases New Song

COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR BLAKE SHELTON SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “CAME HERE TO FORGET” ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8
 
NASHVILLE, TN – The wait is almost over! It’s been 18 months since the release of new music from Blake Shelton. On Tuesday, March 8, Shelton will release “Came Here To Forget,” the first single from his long awaited 12th studio album.
 
Written by Craig Wiseman and Deric Ruttan, the song is an intimate snapshot of a couple’s encounter at a bar. “I’ve had a lot of music over the years but I don’t think I’ve ever had a song before that’s such a direct look into my life,” said Shelton. “That’s why I’m so excited about this particular song.”
 
Shelton is currently wowing audiences with his sold-out ‘Blake Shelton 2016 Tour Presented by Gildan. “The crowd hung on every word,” said the Louisville Courier Journal on opening weekend. Shelton takes on Music City this weekend with a two-night, sold-out play in Nashville before wrapping in Pittsburgh, PA on March 19.
 
Slime-filled fun is set to take center stage on Saturday, March 12 as Shelton prepares to host Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards. Super-sized surprises will take over this year’s awards honoring favorites from the worlds of film, music and television, and giving kids a front-row seat to slime, stunts and celebrities. The show will roll out on Nickelodeon’s more than 180 countries and territories around the globe.
 
Earlier this week saw the premier of NBC’s two-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.” A four-time champion coach, Shelton re-unites with Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, and Pharrell Williams for the tenth season.
 

Winter Tour Presented by Gildan dates:
 
2/18/2016 - ​Cincinnati, OH​ - U.S. Bank Arena
2/19/2016​ - Louisville, KY - ​KFC Yum! Center
2/20/2016​ - Detroit, MI - ​The Palace of Auburn Hills
2/25/2016​ - Lincoln, NE - ​Pinnacle Bank Arena
2/26/2016​ - Kansas City, MO- Sprint Center
3/3/2016​ - Memphis, TN - ​FedEx Forum
3/4/2016 - ​Nashville, TN - ​Bridgestone Arena
3/5/2016 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
3/17/2016​ - Buffalo, NY - ​First Niagara Center
3/18/2016​ - Wilkes-Barre, PA - ​Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
3/19/2016​ - Pittsburgh, PA - ​CONSOL Energy Center
 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Luke Bryan Adds Boston Show

Luke Bryan Adds Second Stadium Concert in Boston
Due to Overwhelming Ticket Demand
 
Gillette Stadium Concerts Set for July 15 & 16
Tickets on sale Friday, March 4 10am
Nashville – (March 2, 2016) – Reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is the only country artist routinely performing two-nights in many concert cities, so it comes as no surprise that a second show has now been added in Boston at Gillette Stadium on July 15 due to an overwhelming demand for tickets. The Boston concerts, July 15 and 16, are the first of six stadium dates taking place this summer on Luke’s Kill The Lights Tour. Shows will feature openers Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton and Dustin Lynch. 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Eric Church Plays Red Rocks

ERIC CHURCH’S TWO-NIGHT SOLO STAND AT RED ROCKS

Tickets for appearances on sale to fan club March 4, available to general public March 11; two-night packages available

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (March 1, 2016) – Eric Church has built a reputation for making every live show special with one-night-only set lists, unique arrangements, and stripped solo shows. Now “our greatest working rock star” (Stereogum) is pushing the envelope even further with a not to be missed two-night solo stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Granger Smith Launches New Tour

GRANGER SMITH EMBARKS ON A PATRIOTIC MISSION TO COINCIDE WITH NEW ALBUM, REMINGTON, RELEASING MARCH 4 
GRANGER ACROSS MERICA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TOURPOWERED BY YEE YEE ENERGY
2 DAYS, 13 COLONIES; MARCH 6 & 7, 2016  
Nashville, Tenn. (March 1, 2016) – Chart-topping country artist, Granger Smith, announced today that he will embark on a rigorous, 2-day tour to further acknowledge his love for our country. Coinciding with the upcoming release of his new album, Remington (March 4 via Wheelhouse Records), the campaign, “Granger Across Merica Pledge of Allegiance Tour Powered by Yee Yee Energy,” will allow Granger to visit and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at each stop at all 13 original colonies plus Washington, DC on March 6 and 7, 2016. Visit geni.us/pledgeofallegiancetour for more details.