Monday, December 19, 2016

Brad Paisley Album 3/3/17

 
Brad Paisley Announces March 3 Release Date For Next Album
LOVE AND WAR
 
Nashville, TN – Superstar Brad Paisley announces March 3 as the release date of his forthcoming album, LOVE AND WAR.  “Today” is the first single from the much anticipated album and is already in the Top 15 of the country singles charts.
 

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Cole Swindell's Memorable 2016


COLE SWINDELL WRAPS UP MEMORABLE MILESTONE YEAR 

Third Annual Headlining (Sold-Out) DOWN HOME TOUR Concludes This Weekend

Performs Pre-Game Fan Fest Concert at NCAA’s Orange Bowl on Dec 30

Performs at Halftime at NCAA’s Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve
Fans light up Nissan Stadium during performance of "You Should Be Here" which USA Today named the “Biggest Moment” of the night at the CMA Music Festival
Photo credit: 
Natasha Moustache/CMA

Brad Paisley Concert DVD

 
Brad Paisley
Life Amplified World Tour: Live From WVU
Live Concert DVD and CD/DVD Coming December 23rd
Airs on PBS January 27th

 

 
Life Amplified World Tour: Live at WVU is the new live concert DVD and CD from multi-platinum country superstar, Brad Paisley, which will be released Friday, December 23. Paisley returned to his roots by going home to West Virginia for a special outdoor concert at West Virginia University. Straight off the wildly successful "Life Amplified World Tour," the show was shot with 20 cameras in front of a hometown crowd of over 15,000 people. Paisley played an electrifying 2 hour show that included many of his 23 number one singles, such as “Mud on the Tires,” “Then,” and a surprise rendition of “I’m Still A Guy,” featuring Chris Young.  The show also includes a very special version of the John Denver song “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which has become an anthem for WVU.
 

Monday, December 12, 2016

Brad Paisley 2017 Tour


Brad Paisley (photo by: Jeff Lipsky)
 
 
 
BRAD PAISLEY ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF
LIFE AMPLIFIED WORLD TOUR
 
Special Guests include Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell
 
 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 12, 2016) Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Life Amplified World Tour with dates added in February 2017. The tour will be making stops in eastern Canada and northeast U.S. Special guests will be hit-maker Chase Bryant and rising-star Lindsay Ell.
 
Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 20 of his 23 #1 hits including “He Didn’t Have to Be,” “Mud on the Tires,” “She’s Everything,” “Water” and “Remind Me,” among others.  His highly successful Life Amplified World Tour 2016 traveled across the US and Canada. Paisley also took his “Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications” to 9 IMG College partners the Fall of 2016 for free concerts on the campuses, a follow-up to his initial 2015 college tour. His current single, “Today,” is resonating with people around the globe and the music video has been viewed over 30 million times. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Connect with Brad at www.BradPaisley.com, www.Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley, and YouTube at YouTube.com/BradPaisley.
 
 
 
Chase Bryant (photo by: Jeff Johnson )
 
 
ABOUT CHASE BRYANT:
One of the most celebrated new artists in today’s country music landscape, 24-year-old Chase Bryant was raised in Orange Grove, TX (pop. 1,200). Bryant’s grandfather played piano for Roy Orbison and Waylon Jennings. His uncles co-founded the group Ricochet. Conway, Merle, Petty, Vince, Bob Wills, Steve Wariner, Bryan Adams and more were early influences as were records by Keith Urban, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes. Bryant’s second consecutive hit “Little Bit of You” rose to #3 on the country radio charts. His guitar-wielding Top 10 debut single “Take It On Back” spent 15 consecutive weeks on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, seven weeks on the GAC Top 20 Country Countdown, and was a Top 20 Most Watched Video on VEVO TV Nashville. Internationally, the single was a Top 20 hit in Canada and earned the #1 spot on Australia’s CMC Countdown.
 
Bryant’s new single, the smoldering “Room To Breathe” marks a thrilling evolution in the young star’s artistry. “Room To Breathe” is available now at all digital retailers and streaming partners. For more information visit: http://www.chasebryant.com
 
 
 
Lindsay Ell  (photo by: Joseph LLanes)
 
ABOUT LINDSAY ELL:
Named one of The Huffington Post’s “Top Country Artists to Watch in 2016, Lindsay Ell is a triple threat:  accomplished musician, unique vocalist and songwriter.  The young Calgary native learned to play guitar while traveling with her father to country-bluegrass camps as a young girl.  Ell honed her craft as a musical stylist and songwriter after being discovered by BTO and The Guess Who’s Randy Bachman (“American Woman” / “Taking Care of Business”) who discovered her at the age of 13.  The multi-instrumentalist was soon opening for the likes of Luke Bryan, Buddy Guy, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. Ell received critical acclaim for her singles “Trippin’ On Us,” “Shut Me Up” and “By The Way,” including being named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists You Need to Know” and one of CMT’s Next Women of Country. A 2016 CMT Music Award and Canadian Country Music Award nominee, Ell most recently wowed audiences from coast-to-coast as part of the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country Tour. For more information visit: http://www.LindsayEll.com   Facebook.com/officiallindsayell
Twitter/ Instagram/ Snapchat L @LindsayEll
 
 
2017 Life Amplified World Tour dates are as follows:
 
Feb. 1              Essar Centre                                                                Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Feb. 2              Sudbury Arena                                                            Sudbury, ON
Feb. 3              Peterborough Memorial Centre                                   Peterborough, ON
Feb. 4              Rogers K-Rock Centre                                               Kingston, ON
Feb. 9              Augusta Civic Center                                                 Augusta, ME
Feb. 10            Moncton Coliseum                                                      Moncton, NB
Feb. 11            Centre 200                                                                  Sydney, NS
Feb. 16            Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza                           Wilkes-Barre, PA
Feb. 17            Giant Center                                                               Hershey, PA
Feb. 18            Event Center @ Turning Stone Casino                      Verona, NY
 

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Maren Morris Tonight on SNL


MAREN MORRIS PERFORMS TONIGHT ON
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
 
Maren Morris performs on Saturday Night Live TONIGHT
 
 
Nashville, TN – Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter and FOUR-time GRAMMY nominee Maren Morris is set to make her first appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live as the musical guest tonight, 11: 30pm ET/10:30pm CT on NBC.
 

Friday, December 9, 2016

Kenny Chesney For Dolly Benefit

KENNY CHESNEY AND CMA MATCH FUNDS TO AID FAMILIES DEVASTATED BY RECENT FIRES IN EAST TENNESSEE
 
NASHVILLE – 2016 CMA Pinnacle Award winner Kenny Chesney and CMA are combining resources to aid families devastated by recent wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The wildfires were responsible for 14 deaths and more than 2,400 homes and business that were damaged or destroyed.

A native of East Tennessee, Chesney has been a vocal and ardent supporter of the ongoing relief effort.   

Taylor Swift Supports Dolly Benefit


ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC®, ACM LIFTING LIVES® AND TAYLOR SWIFT TO SUPPORT DOLLY PARTON’S CHARITABLE TELETHON“SMOKEY MOUNTAINS RISE: A BENEFIT FOR THE MY PEOPLE FUND”
AIRING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8:00PM EST ON GAC
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ACM and ACM Lifting Lives Pledge® $100,000 Matched By Taylor Swift,
Kicking Off Telethon With $200,000 Gift
NASHVILLE, TN (December 9, 2016) – The announcement of Dolly Parton’s upcoming “Smokey Mountains Rise:  A Benefit for the My People Fund” telethon airing Tuesday, December 13 at 8:00pm EST on Great American Country (GAC) inspired the Academy of Country Music, ACM Lifting Lives and Taylor Swift today to pledge, in advance, a combined $200,000 to ensure the telethon starts off with a bang.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Thomas Rhett Plans 2017

GRAMMY NOMINEE THOMAS RHETT’S UNSTOPPABLE YEAR
PROVES TO BE LIMITLESS AS HE HEADS FULL-THROTTLE
INTO HEADLINING STATUS FOR 2017


The CMA, ACM, Billboard Music and CMT Award-Winner Earns Praise from Critics while Dominating
Billboard, Mediabase, Spotify and Pandora Year-End Charts


Thomas Rhett to Cap-Off Monumental Year with Performance Slated for
"Dick Clark’s New Year Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest" Live from Time Square on ABC


NASHVILLE, TN - Dec. 8, 2016 - While Multi-PLATINUM artist Thomas Rhett garnered his first-ever GRAMMY nomination this week for Best Country Song with his record-breaking “Die A Happy Man,” he closes out an unparalleled year topping year-end radio, digital sales and streaming charts after earning continued commercial success and critical acclaim for his sophomore release TANGLED UP (The Valory Music Co.). With more than a dozen major award show nominations and trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, Broadcast Music Inc. and CMT Music Awards, his current single “Star Of The Show” off TANGLED UP DELUXE shoots up the Country radio charts as his fastest rising single to date. Thomas Rhett prepares to officially step into headliner status in 2017 on his HOME TEAM TOUR and at some of Country music’s biggest festivals alongside superstars including Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert.

Randy Travis Tribute Concert 2/8/17


1 NIGHT. 1 PLACE. 1 TIME.: A HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8

Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, The Randy Travis Band, Tanya Tucker and Josh Turner Announced to Join Country Music Hall of Famer at Bridgestone Arena

Tickets to the Historic Event Will Go On Sale Friday, December 9; More Artists Will Be Announced in the Coming Weeks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 8, 2016) – On February 8, 2017, the stars will gather for a tribute to one of country music’s finest, Randy Travis. The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time.: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will feature performances from Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, The Randy Travis Band, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and more to be announced. Tickets for the highly anticipated event go on sale to the general public Friday, December 9 at 11:00am CST at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Granger Smith Update

GRANGER SMITH UPDATES FANS ON HIS CONDITION AFTER STAGE FALL 
Following a serious fall that resulted in two broken ribs and a punctured and partially collapsed lung this past Friday evening during a show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, Granger Smith took to social media today to reach out to his fans with an update.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Lauren Alaina Album Jan 27


LAUREN ALAINA’S ROAD LESS TRAVELED ALBUM AVAILABLE JAN. 27
 
Joins Martina McBride for CMT Next Women of Country Love Unleashed Tour 2017
 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, Dec. 5, 2016) – Country star Lauren Alaina releases her brand new album, Road Less Traveled, on Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope Records on Jan. 27.  Lauren, showing her evolution as a songwriter since her No. 1-debuting first album, Wildflower, co-wrote all 12 songs on the new album including her current Top 20 single and title track, “Road Less Traveled.”
 

Garth Brooks 4 Top 10 Albums


"ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR" GARTH BROOKS REIGNS WITH TOP 3 BEST-SELLING COUNTRY ALBUMS

"The Ultimate Hits" Also Re-Entered The Charts, Marking Brooks' 4th Album In The Top 10

Nashville, TN - Dec. 5, 2016 - Garth Brooks has an unrivaled hold on the Top 10 Country Album Chart, as his recently released THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, CHRISTMAS TOGETHER and GUNSLINGER (Pearl Records, Inc.) were the top 3 best-selling albums respectively on BuzzAngle this week, while THE ULTIMATE HITS made a re-entry at No. 10, marking Brooks’ 4th album in the Top 10.  The achievement is befitting of an artist who continues to break his own milestones, Brooks previously held the Top 3 album spots with ROPIN’ THE WIND, NO FENCES and GARTH BROOKS respectively in 1992. Critics have been quick to praise Brooks' “strong new album” (New York Times) GUNSLINGER, with The Guardian highlighting that on the “impressive new album… [Brooks] made sure the 10 songs stand tall inside his classic catalog of hits.” 

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Granger Smith Injured


GRANGER SMITH INJURED ON TOUR; HOSPITALIZED
Nashville, TN (December 3, 2016) - Granger Smith was injured last night while performing a show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Granger was standing on a monitor when it gave way, bringing Granger crashing off the stage into a metal barricade. Miraculously, Granger managed to get up and finish the set through excruciating pain, which ended with the crowd singing "Backroad Song." 

Friday, December 2, 2016

Maren Morris CMT Crossroads


MAREN MORRIS TEAMS UP WITH ALICIA KEYS
FOR CMT CROSSROADS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
 
Nashville, TN – Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris as previously announced has teamed up with GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter and producer Alicia Keys for the next installment of CMT Cross Roads, airing Friday, December 2nd at 10pm ET/PT.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Dolly Parton My People Fund


DOLLY ANNOUNCES MY PEOPLE FUND

Fund will provide monthly assistance to those who lost homes in wildfires
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (November 30, 2016) – In a video message released this evening, Dolly Parton announced a new effort by The Dollywood Company and The Dollywood Foundation to establish a fund to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee. The new My People Fund will provide $1000 each month to Sevier County families who lost their homes.

Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam


VOLUNTEER JAM TRADITION CELEBRATES CHARLIE DANIELS' 80TH BIRTHDAY WITH GUESTS 3 DOORS DOWN, LUKE BRYAN, KID ROCK, LARRY THE CABLE GUY, CHRIS STAPLETON AND TRAVIS TRITT

Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam group portrait

Charlie Daniels is Presented With the Rare Country Humanitarian of the Year Award By Surprise Guest Randy Travis and Lt. General Keith Huber