Darius Rucker St. Jude

 

DARIUS RUCKER SURPASSES $2.5 MILLION RAISED FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL WITH 12TH ANNUAL “DARIUS & FRIENDS”   Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium and At-Home Mandolin Live Stream Audiences + Golf Tournament Participants Combine to Raise More Than $410,000 in 2021   All-Star Lineup Featured Jason Aldean, Brothers Osborne, John Daly, Keb’ Mo’, Runaway June and Elvie Shane

Darius Rucker performs during the 12th Annual “Darius & Friends” concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held at the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 | Photo Credit: Austin Friedline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly 15 years after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker continues to give back to the mission, surpassing the $2.5 million mark in his fundraising efforts with this year’s 12th annual “Darius & Friends” benefit concert on Tuesday night, preceded by his corresponding golf tournament and silent auction on Monday morning. This year’s event alone raised more than $410,000, bringing together a sold-out audience at the historic Ryman Auditorium with at-home fans watching via the Mandolin live stream.

Old Dominion New Album 10/8

 

OLD DOMINION TRIUMPHANTLY RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM  TIME, TEQUILA & THERAPY ON OCTOBER 8 SHARE NEW SONG “ALL I KNOW ABOUT GIRLS” TODAY ON TOUR NOW— CLICK HERE FOR DATES

(Nashville, TN- August 20, 2021) —GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion has announced their anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, Time, Tequila & Therapy, will be released on October 8, 2021. Pre-add/pre-save HERE (SONY Nashville).

Keith Urban Wild Hearts

 KEITH URBAN’S NEW SINGLE “WILD HEARTS” GOES OUT TO THE “Drifters, Dreamers, Wild Cards, And Wild Hearts”

“Wild Hearts” speaks about what inspired Keith as a young boy (a Johnny Cash concert with his father)

LYRIC: “Saw the man in black, spotlight in the air, heard a thousand screams, saw my dad’s stare”

 

It speaks to those that doubt, and how he’s fought to achieve his dream

LYRIC: “Has anyone ever told you you’ll never amount to anything? You’re just wasting your time chasin’…”

 

“Wild Hearts” is an inspiring message to others, that’s written with context from Keith’s own story

LYRIC: “I’m here to tell you anything can happen in this life if you got the heart and the passion and a God lit fire inside”

  

“I’m here to tell you anything can happen in this life if you got the heart and the passion and a God lit fire inside,” sings four-time GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban on his new single “Wild Hearts,” released today.  The song is quintessential Urban.  This fist-pumping, arena-ready, rise-up against all odds anthem, “Wild Hearts,” is as musically intoxicating as it is infectious and relatable.  “Wild Hearts” is now available on all digital platforms and can be heard at to https://smarturl.it/wildhearts.ku or https://smarturl.it/WH.youtube.

Kenny Chesney Beautiful World

 

KENNY CHESNEY SURPRISE DROPS “BEAUTIFUL WORLD” Sailing Video Celebrates the Sea, the Sun, the Joy of Our World as a Reminder of Loving Life to No Shoes Nation during a Summer without a Tour

WATCH: Kenny Chesney's Video for "Beautiful World"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 20, 2021) – Few artists have the passionate engagement with fans that Kenny Chesney enjoys with his iconic No Shoes Nation. Summer after summer, stadium after stadium, they can be found in our nation’s NFL stadium parking lots making friends and having fun by day, then singing along to their singular soundtrack of coming of age by night. Beyond the sheer joy of the music and the high energy of Chesney’s two-and-a-half-hour stage shows, there’s a sense of how sweet life can be that permeates every moment.

Lady A New Album 10/22

 

LADY A SHARES A LOVE-LETTER WITH FANS THROUGH EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM WHAT A SONG CAN DO - AVAILABLE OCT. 22ND Fans Can Pre-Order The Full 14-Song Collection Now and Instantly Receive New Track "Where Would I Be"   NASHVILLE, TN - Aug. 20, 2021 - Multi-Platinum band Lady A continues to emerge with a new refined vision, as they share details today behind the full release of their eighth studio album WHAT A SONG CAN DO (BMLG Records), out October 22. Working again with producer Dann Huff, the 14 tracks reinvigorate the band’s signature sound – a captivating fusion of rootsy pop and electrifying harmony that has dominated charts for more than a decade. WHAT A SONG CAN DO is a love letter to fans – steeped in music’s power to get us through, as their new album feels like a reawakening, and to Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, the road ahead looks better than ever. Fans can pre-order the full album here.

George Strait Returns To Vegas

 

GEORGE STRAIT ADDS DECEMBER AND FEBRUARY DATES AT T-MOBILE ARENA AS HE SURPASSES 30 TOTAL “STRAIT TO VEGAS” SHOWS The King of Country Returns December 3 & December 4 With Special Guest Caitlyn Smith, Plus February 11 & 12 With Special Guest Tenille Townes Tickets on Sale Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. PT via Axs.com Smith Also Set to Join Strait on November 13 at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – For the first time since February 2020, George Strait stepped onto the stage at his Las Vegas home away from home this past Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14. With the two long-awaited concerts at T-Mobile Arena, Strait surpassed 30 total shows throughout his acclaimed “Strait to Vegas” series which began in 2016.

Dan + Shay Gold Album

 

DAN + SHAY’S GOOD THINGS BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY ALBUM IN STREAMING HISTORY TO REACH RIAA-GOLD STATUS AT RELEASE AS SINGLE “GLAD YOU EXIST” TOPS THE COUNTRY CHARTS Celebrated Launch of Good Things with Capacity Crowd of 10,000 People at Album Release Concert on the Great Lawn in Centennial Park Friday Night Duo to Perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (8/18)

Photo ID (L to R): John Esposito (Chairman & CEO, WMN); Lisa Ray (Sandbox Entertainment); Cris Lacy (EVP of A&R, WMN); Dan Smyers; Shay Mooney; Ben Kline (EVP/GM, WMN); Jason Owen (Sandbox Entertainment)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 16, 2021) – When it comes to setting records, Platinum-selling, 3x GRAMMY-winning superstars Dan + Shay know how to raise the bar, and their brand-new album Good Things is no exception (LISTEN HERE). Produced by the duo’s Dan Smyers, the highly imaginative LP has become the first country album in the streaming era to achieve RIAA Gold certification at release. The news comes in right as the duo’s current single “Glad You Exist” claims the top spot on the Billboard and Mediabase Country Airplay charts, marking their sixth consecutive and ninth career No.1. Dan + Shay will look to continue their string of chart toppers as their brand new single “Steal My Love” impacts radio today (LISTEN HERE). The single recently made its TV debut on NBC’s TODAY (WATCH HERE), and the duo will perform another new track on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night (8/18).

Parker McCollum Album Out

 Parker McCollum’s GOLD CHAIN COWBOY Out Now

 

“To Be Loved By You” Playing Now on Country Radio

 

Headlining Sold Out 20,000 Capacity Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas July 31

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 30, 2021) – Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum releases his major label debut album Gold Chain Cowboy today on MCA Nashville. Straddling Texas and Nashville, Parker is “a no-holds-barred, confessional singer-songwriter who excels at relatable tales,” according to Rolling Stone. “McCollum’s ability writing and releasing unique story songs leaves a lasting mark on the listener,” says Billboard while American Songwriter declares, “the Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.”

Carly Pearce Opry Induction

 

CARLY PEARCE INDUCTED AS NEWEST MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY  Performs “Dear Miss Loretta” from Upcoming Album 29: Written in Stone, Out 9/17

Carly Pearce Accepting Opry Member Award

Trisha Yearwood & Carly Pearce Trisha Yearwood, Jeannie Seely & Carly Pearce

Scott Borchetta, Carly Pearce & Jackie Jones

Download the induction moment HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 3, 2021) – CMA and double ACM Award winner Carly Pearce was officially inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry this evening by Opry member Trisha Yearwood.The show will air on Circle Television on Saturday, August 14.

American Idol Judges Return

 

AMERICA’S FAVORITE JUDGES LUKE BRYAN, KATY PERRY AND LIONEL RICHIE, PLUS LONGTIME HOST RYAN SEACREST SET TO RETURN TO ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ FOR SEASON FIVE ON ABC AND HISTORIC 20TH SEASON OVERALL   Live Virtual Audition Tour ‘Idol Across America’ Returns to All 50 States Beginning Friday, Aug.6

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest and Luke Bryan photo credit: ABC/Eric McCandless Nashville, TN (August 3, 2021) - The iconic star-maker competition series “American Idol” welcomes back music industry legends, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and veteran host Ryan Seacrest to help discover America’s next singing sensation for a fifth season on ABC, while celebrating the franchise’s historic 20th season overall, when it returns spring 2022. Last season, ABC’s “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 series in its two-hour time period for the second year in a row among Adults 18-49. In addition, “American Idol” finished among the Top 5 unscripted series last season with Total Viewers (No. 4).

Justin Moore Gold Plaques

 

JUSTIN MOORE SURPRISES PUBLIC SERVANTS
WITH RIAA GOLD PLAQUES
 
Current Single “We Didn’t Have Much” 
Breaks into Top 5 at Radio

 

Pictured (L to R) - Travis Crowder (Boys & Girls Club), Justin Aguilar (Boys & Girls Club), Trent Renner (Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Department, feat. in video), Sonora Hall (Yerington Theater for the Arts), Ozzy Brown (feat. in video military scene), Jenna Roberton (Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Department), Anna Draper (Yerington Theater for the Arts), Police Chief Darren Wagner, Fire Chief Scott Draper, Officer Brandon Coombs; [Lower Front] Cody Villalobos (Video Director, L3 Entertainment), Lissa Kellogg (Yerington Theater for the Arts)
 

NASHVILLE, TN (August 2, 2021) – Justin Moore’s most recent No.1 single, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” has touched the hearts of millions with the music video nearing 19M views on YouTube alone. The Arkansas native, who grew up with a strong sense of community and gratitude, was recently able to thank those who made the powerful music video possible in the same city where they serve and the bulk of scenes were filmed.

Ingrid Andress New Duet

 

INGRID ANDRESS RELEASES NEW TRACK “WISHFUL DRINKING (WITH SAM HUNT)” Official Music Video Out Now (WATCH HERE)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 2, 2021) – GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress released “Wishful Drinking (with Sam Hunt)” today (LISTEN HERE), her first collaboration since the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, Lady Like. The official music video stars Andress and Hunt in a Nashville dive bar, featuring vintage-inspired fashion and ‘70s glam.

Chris Young Fall Tour

 

CHRIS YOUNG ANNOUNCES 2021 HEADLINE TOUR
 
“Famous Friends Tour 2021” includes 13 arena and amphitheater dates October through December
 
Mitchell Tenpenny joins tour as direct support along with
special guest Callista Clark
 
Tickets on-sale beginning August 6 at chrisyoungcountry.com

 

August 2, 2021 – Nashville, TN — Multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young is excited to return to the road with his headlining “Famous Friends Tour 2021,” playing 13 arena and amphitheater dates October through December. Kicking off October 21 at Little Rock, Arkansas’s First Security Amphitheater, he’ll be joined by special guest Mitchell Tenpenny as direct support along with Callista Clark. Tickets are on-sale beginning Friday, August 6 at chrisyoungcountry.com and all shows will comply with local COVID-19 guidelines.