JON PARDI SETS MAY 19 RELEASE DATE FOR THE B-SIDES, 2011-2014

Three-Part Documentary, “Intro to the Pardi,” Available Exclusively on VEVO

While country music traditionalist Jon Pardi is working on his sophomore studio album, he is responding to fans’ demand for more music with his May 19 digital EP release, The B Sides, 2011-2014.

The B Sides features six previously unreleased tracks recorded for consideration for Pardi’s debut album, Write You A Song.  Although they did not make the final track listing for Write You A Song, hence The B Sides title, Pardi continues to play many of these songs in his live show. Fans have learned the lyrics over time and sing along, yet have not been able to personally own the tracks until now.

As he did with ten of the titles on his “Best of 2014”-named Write You A Song, Pardi co-produced and co-wrote all of the songs on The B Sides.

The B Sides, 2011-2014 Track Listing:

1. Fightin’ The Fool (Jon Pardi, Bart Butler, Davy Ulbrich)
2. Over My Head (Jon Pardi, Trent Summar, Gary Nicholson)
3. Drinkin’ With Me (Jon Pardi, Britton Cameron, Doug Kahan)
4. Back on the Backroads (Jon Pardi, Davy Ulbrich, Rich McCready)
5. Rainy Night Song (Jon Pardi)
6. Borrowed Time (Jon Pardi, Keith Follese, Adrienne Follese)

Pardi recently partnered with VEVO for “Intro to the Pardi,” an exclusive three-part documentary following his journey from rural northern California to Nashville. The series also chronicles his debut album release on Capitol Records, as well as touring with some of today’s country legends. View Part I HERE.

Pardi is currently on tour with Alan Jackson on the Keepin’ It Country Tour. For tour dates, news and more, visit www.JonPardi.com

BILL ANDERSON'S SEVEN DECADES OF WRITING CREDITS SPAWN ANOTHER CHARTED COUNTRY SINGLE WITH MO PITNEY'S "COUNTRY"

Pictured L-R: Publicist Kirt Webster, Bill Anderson & Anderson's Manager Lee Willard (Straight 8 Entertainment).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 30, 2015) – With the recent chart success of “Country” from Curb recording artist Mo Pitney, the name of Bill Anderson once again enters the Country Music history books. The success of the track gives Anderson the distinction of having an entry on the country charts for seven straight decades – a record held by no other songwriter in the history of the format. The success is yet another example of Anderson’s enduring talent. Since the late 1950’s the South Carolina native has enjoyed being one of the most versatile artists to ever call Music City home, with success as a singer, songwriter, TV host, radio personality, and author to his credit, and Webster Public Relations is excited to announce that Anderson has signed with the company for media representation.

His first major success was writing “City Lights” for Ray Price in 1958 – when he was still a teenager. His writing career has evolved over the years, with his compositions ranging from “Saginaw, Michigan” (Lefty Frizzell), “Once A Day” (Connie Smith), “I May Never Get To Heaven” (Conway Twitty) all the way to modern-day classics from Kenny Chesney (“A Lot Of Things Different”), Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss (“Whiskey Lullaby”), and George Strait (“Give It Away”). Anderson stands alone as the most-awarded songwriter in Country Music history.

As an artist, Anderson signed with Decca Records in 1958, and immediately hit the Billboard charts with “That’s What It’s Like To Be Lonesome.” Future hits included the Pop crossover “Still,” “Mama Sang A Song,” “Where Have All Our Heroes Gone,” “Quits,” and 1978’s “I Can’t Get Any Longer,” which became one of the earliest fusions of Country and Disco. His career triumphs earned him an invitation in 1961 to join the Grand Ole Opry, in addition to elections to the Nashville Songwriters’ Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was also the first Country artist to receive the BMI Icon Award in 2001.

One of the earliest performers to use television to his advantage, Anderson hosted his own syndicated series in the 1960s and 1970s, and also co-hosted the ABC-TV game series The Better Sex (with Sarah Purcell), as well as the 1980s’ series Fandango on The Nashville Network. Working his way through college as an on-air radio personality, he has since hosted programs on TNNR (The Nashville Network Radio) and XM Radio. In 1989, the singer put his story on paper with the best-selling autobiography Whisperin’ Bill, as well as the 2003 follow-up I Hope You’re Living As High On The Hog As The Pig You Turned Out To Be. An updated version of his autobiography is being readied for release later this year or in early 2016.

DUSTIN LYNCH DEBUTS BLAZING NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HELL OF A NIGHT”

Video Premieres Exclusively On Entertainment Tonight Online Today (4/30)

Platinum-Selling Country Artist Burning Up The Road With Luke Bryan

Photo Credit: Courtesy of FlyHiFilms

NASHVILLE, TN (April 30, 2015) – Dustin Lynch will debut the brand new music video for his blazing single “Hell of a Night” exclusively on Entertainment Tonight Online today, Thursday (4/30). Following the premiere, the video will be available across all media partners tomorrow (5/1).

Lynch has been igniting crowds nationwide on Luke Bryan’s KICK THE DUST UP TOUR and the scorching video captures his temperature-rising live shows. Fueling the adrenaline-pumping tune, Director Michael Monaco blends flashes from recent tour stops at arenas, festivals and Lynch’s headline club gigs to visually highlight his magnetic performances.

Fans can catch Lynch out on the road with upcoming dates in Grand Forks, ND (5/8), Sioux Falls, SD (5/9) and Lewiston, ID (5/13) and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his tour life with the “On The DL” webisode series.

The Top 30-and-escalating “Hell of a Night” is the second single from his latest album WHERE IT’S AT (Broken Bow Records) and follows the multi-week #1, GOLD-certified title track.

Since releasing his PLATINUM debut single, “Cowboys and Angels,” Lynch has launched on to the country music scene. Racking up over 25 million views on YouTube/VEVO, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and selling 2.4 million digital singles, he brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the genre. Producers Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten showcase his progressive sound throughout his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart upon release and has tallied over 750,000 tracks sold to date.

For tour dates and more, visit DustinLynchMusic.com.

Lynch’s WHERE IT’S AT is now available on iTunes.

TYLER FARR’S SUFFER IN PEACE AVAILABLE NOW

FIRST RADIO SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM “A GUY WALKS INTO A BAR” CERTIFIED GOLD HOSTS OF NBC’S TODAY SURPRISE FARR WITH GOLD PLAQUE

“Country’s King of Heartbreak” – Entertainment Weekly

Nashville, TN – Tyler Farr’s new album, Suffer In Peace, is now available. 

The Missouri native celebrated the release of his sophomore album with appearances on Fox News’ morning show Fox & Friends, an intimate concert for CMT’s Listen Up and NBC’s TODAY, where the hosts of the show surprised Farr with a plaque to commemorate the RIAA Gold certification of his first radio single off Suffer In Peace, “A Guy Walks Into A Bar.” Following the presentation, Farr performed the hit song live in the studio.

The man Entertainment Weekly calls “Country’s King of Heartbreak” topped off his release day (April 28) with a special album release concert for fans in the New York City area at Irving Plaza.

To round out Suffer In Peace release week, Farr will travel to Detroit and Chicago for more appearances surrounding the new album’s release and then will finish the week in Austin, TX on Saturday, May 2 for the iHeartRadio Country Festival.

#CMAFEST2015 - THE STARS ALIGN AS AARON WATSON, CHARLES ESTEN, CHUCK WICKS, LAUREN ALAINA, LINDSAY ELL, LITTLE BIG TOWN, LOVE AND THEFT, AND VINCE GILL PREPARE TO STRIKE OUT CANCER

25th anniversary game benefitting City of Hope to be held June 13 at new 

First Tennessee Park in Nashville

Tickets On Sale Now at Ticketmaster.com

Nashville, Tennessee - (April 30, 2015) – The stars are aligning for the 25th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, a fan favorite event and longstanding tradition of CMA Music Festival! Suiting up to play in this year’s game are country traditionalist and Billboard albums chart topper Aaron Watson; “Nashville” star and singer/songwriter Charles Esten; “Stealing Cinderella” singer and national radio morning show co-host Chuck Wicks; rising country star and “American Idol” finalist Lauren Alaina; guitar slayer and country music vocalist Lindsay Ell; reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town; and hitmakers Love and Theft.  After a twenty-year run playing in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, country music icon Vince Gill is returning to the field for this special milestone event. The full line-up of celebrity players stepping up to the plate on the Grand Ole Opry and iHeartRadio teams will be announced in the coming weeks.

Taking place on June 13 at 9 a.m. from the state-of-the-art field at First Tennessee Park in Nashville, Tennessee, the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game is gearing up to celebrate 25 years of striking out cancer. Tickets for the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Each year, the Celebrity Softball Game regularly features some of Country Music’s biggest and hottest stars. Over the years, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill and many more have taken to the field in support of City of Hope’s lifesaving mission.

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research institution and comprehensive cancer center where scientists and physicians quickly transform scientific discoveries into better treatments and prevention strategies for people around the world. Support from the Nashville community and its country music artists directly benefit City of Hope’s mission to find cures for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Tickets for the game can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Get more information on the game and the line-up of celebrities at www.cityofhope.org/softball. Those not able to attend the game can still support the cause. A variety of unique merchandise and experiences, including meet-and-greets with the hottest artists, will be available for bid at charitybuzz.com. The proceeds will benefit City of Hope’s mission to eradicate cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

HIGH VALLEY DUET WITH RICKY SKAGGS ON GRAND OLE OPRY

Photo By: Chris Hollo

April 29, 2015 -- Nashville, TN -- High Valley saw another dream come true over the weekend as they had the opportunity to share the stage with their musical hero, Ricky Skaggs, during Saturday’s performance of the Grand Ole Opry. Skaggs joined High Valley in the Opry’s hallowed circle to perform “Make You Mine,” the fastest selling song in the duo’s history.

“Make You Mine,” which appears on High Valley’s recently released album, County Line, features a guest appearance by the bluegrass icon and is available now on iTunes. The video, directed by Roger Pistole (Dierks Bentley, Lee Ann Womack), can be seen HERE. Following their Opry appearance, High Valley presented Skaggs with a #1 plaque commemorating the “Make You Mine” video topping the CMT Canada charts.

High Valley is an unsigned, independent artist in the US. Brothers Brad (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and Curtis Rempel (harmony vocals, mandolin) make up High Valley. The sibling duo initially found inspiration in the music of country music icons Alabama, Rascal Flatts, Diamond Rio and Shenandoah while growing up listening to their older sisters’ records. After seventeen years of touring and opening for the likes of superstars Shania Twain, Little Big Town and Alan Jackson in their northern homeland, Canadian CMA Awards Interactive Artist of the Year winners High Valley have made their U.S. debut with the release of their full-length album, County Line! Get to know more about High Valley their official website.

 Photo credit: High Valley

FIVE EMERGING ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR MAY 6 DRX SHOWCASE AT 3RD AND LINDSLEY

Richie McDonald Announced As Show Host

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 29, 2015) - Online social network and country lifestyle portal, Digital Rodeo, announces Richie McDonald as the guest host as well as the artist line-up for the upcoming DRX Artist Showcase to be held May 6 at 6:00 p.m. on Nashville’s famous 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill stage.

The first of two DRX showcases in May will feature Dave & Julia, Jericho Woods, Kristen Merlin, Jenny Tolman and Karli Whetstone. The DRX monthly showcase highlights some of the platform’s most promising Country artists and will help to promote some of the website’s featured independent artists. The live performance will be streamed and can be viewed at http://digitalrodeo.com/digital-rodeo-live-stream.

DRX showcases offer valuable opportunities for attendees to enjoy musical performances from up-and-coming acts while engaging and networking with others in the field.

Dave & Julia are currently in the studio working together on an album with Grammy award-winning producer, Byron Gallimore. They signed with Red Vinyl Music as writers in 2013 and have been writing and developing their songs and sound. This husband-and-wife team feels like this time has allowed them to write songs that are honest reflections of who they are as a duo. To read their full bio, please visit: https://digitalrodeo.com/users/dave-and-julia

Jericho Woods is a five-member Kentucky bourbon bred group that rides the line between country and Americana. Their debut album Same Ol’ Dirt is available on iTunes now. To read their full bio, please visit: http://digitalrodeo.com/users/jerichowoods

Kristen Merlin’s talents landed her a spot on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning series, “The Voice.” She became a powerhouse female staple of “The Voice: Season 6” and finished 4th overall. Merlin just released her debut EP, Boomerang, which is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. To read her full bio, please visit: http://digitalrodeo.com/users/kristenmerlin

18-year-old songwriter Jenny Tolman has been described as soft-spoken in conversation, but bold and courageous behind a guitar, with a voice that mixes the smokiness of Shelby Lynne and the accessibility of your next-door neighbor. Tolman has previously released a self-titled EP, which includes “Damn Cigarettes”— a song that earned her multiple honors in songwriting competitions. To read her full bio, please visit: https://digitalrodeo.com/users/jennytolman

Karli Whetstone is a Midwestern girl who is an experienced, award-winning performer with a remarkably powerful and nuanced voice. Whetstone is in the midst of launching her new, radio-friendly single “I Didn’t,” and looking forward to planning a promotional radio tour. To read her full bio, please visit: http://digitalrodeo.com/users/karliwhetstone

SUNNY SWEENEY SHOWCASES HER TEXAS BEAUTY AT THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT'S DINNER

Sweeney performed at The Washington Times’ event to thank the Wounded Warriors’ caregivers

Credit: Michael Loccisano

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2015 – When acclaimed country singer and songwriter Sunny Sweeney was invited by The Washington Times to perform at their private event for Wounded Warriors’ caregivers and attend The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as a guest of The Washington Times, Sweeney swiftly obliged.  An avid supporter of the armed forces and wife of an Austin Police Department sergeant, Sweeney was honored to have the opportunity to thank those servicemen and women who serve as well as their caregivers.

On Friday, April 24, the ACM New Artist of the Year nominee performed songs including her recent Texas chart-topping single “Bad Girl Phase,” as well as her current heart-wrenching ballad “My Bed,” which is currently No. 3 and No. 6 on the Texas Regional Chart and Texas Music Chart respectively, among others. After performing, Sweeney met with Wounded Warriors’ caregivers and veterans to thank them for their support. The Times partnered with the Freedom Alliance, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Mission BBQ and The Washington Redskins Salute program for the private event for veterans.

The following evening, Sweeney attended the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, commonly known as the “nerd prom” as The Washington Times’ guest. Sweeney wore a gown by Jovani.

“It was an honor and a career highlight to be able to go to such a once in a lifetime event and I cannot thank The Washington Times enough for including me,” Sweeney expressed.

Sunny Sweeney performing at The Washington Times' Wounded Warriors luncheon

Credit: Khalid Naji-Allah

The weekend of events in the nation’s capital was a very moving one for Sweeney. Having recently performed at the CPAC and NRA conventions, Sweeney strives to be an involved citizen and patriot throughout the country. Sweeney places great value on those who serve, and those who care for the country’s service men and women; Sweeney’s family stems from a long line of relatives who have served in various branches of the military, including her husband’s service in the US Air Force.

Sweeney, who most recently toured with Miranda Lambert, is set to play Love City Country Music Festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands on May 16 as well as the Bud Light Plaza Stage during CMA Fest in Nashville, Tenn. For a full list of tour dates, visit www.sunnysweeney.com.

GET TO KNOW LOGAN MIZE ON THE "ROAD TO A GOOD TIME"

Seven-Part Video Series Debuts First Installment Today on Taste of Country

We love this guy and know that you will too. A blue collar, simple livin' kind of guy, Logan Mize, has been working hard to get his music heard and now that hard work is starting to pay off in spades with his single, "Can't Get Away From A Good Time" starting to take off on country radio.

Get to know him, we did and we're so glad we took the chance on him. We'd love to see you take a chance as well.

Today, Taste of Country exclusively premiered the first installment of Logan’s “Road to a Good Time” video series, online here: http://smarturl.it/RoadToAGoodTime.

Spanning seven episodes in all, the bite-sized clips spotlight the small-town roots and laidback humor of the Kansas native – and official Kansas Tourism Ambassador – in segments that feature music, anecdotes, and even a station wagon named Glenn.  Throughout the run of the series, Taste of Country will exclusively debut a new segment every Wednesday.

With more than 3.6 million streams and more than 100,000 copies sold, “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” continues to earn its place as a fan-favorite, cheered by MusicRow as “a good-natured, smiling bopper with personality to spare,” while Roughstock calls the single “infectious and utterly charming.”

Co-written by Mize, Blake Chaffin, and Kelly Archer, “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” is available here: http://smarturl.it/loganmize.

After playing last weekend’s sold-out Stagecoach Music Festival in California, Mize will be performing at the Key West Songwriters Festival on May 9 and will be part of the line-up of stars playing the Memorial Day weekend Boots on the Beach Vacation event in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Connect with Logan online at:

Official Website - www.LoganMize.com 
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/LoganMize
Twitter -  @LoganMize

#CMAFEST2015 COMPLETE ARTIST LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES - BMI TAILGATE PARTY

The BMI Tailgate Party, located outside LP Field in the South Lawn, is a showcase of BMI songwriters and artists warming up the audience prior to the LP Field Stage nightly performances. This is a great place to catch artists you may not be familiar with. With DJ Du spinning the turntable of his unique style and music mixes, this place is gonna be the party place before the big shows! These shows are FREE however you cannot enter the stadium itself without a purchased pass.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

DJ DU - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
   
MITCH ROSELLE - 4:20pm - 4:40pm
   
MAREN MORRIS - 4:45pm - 5:05pm
   
SUNDY BEST - 5:15pm - 5:45pm
   
DJ DU - 5:45pm - 6:00pm
   
JOSH DORR - 6:00pm - 6:40pm
   
DJ DU - 6:40pm - 6:50pm
   
WILL HOGE - 6:50pm - 7:30pm
   
DJ DU - 7:30pm - 7:45pm


FRIDAY, JUNE 12

DJ DU - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
   
EMI SUNSHINE - 4:20pm - 4:40pm
   
BRI BAGWELL - 4:45pm - 5:05pm
   
SONIA LEIGH - 5:15pm - 5:45pm
   
DJ DU - 5:45pm - 6:00pm
   
MUDDY MAGNOLIAS - 6:00pm - 6:40pm
   
DJ DU - 6:40pm - 6:50pm
   
RHETT AKINS - 6:50pm - 7:30pm
   
DJ DU - 7:30pm - 7:45pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

DJ DU - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
   
KANE BROWN - 4:20pm - 4:40pm
   
HANNAH BLAYLOCK - 4:45pm - 5:05pm
   
HALEY GEORGIA - 5:15pm - 5:45pm
   
DJ DU - 5:45pm - 6:00pm
   
CAITLYN SMITH - 6:00pm - 6:40pm
   
CHRIS LANE - 6:50pm - 7:30pm
   
DJ DU - 7:30pm - 7:45pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

DJ DU - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
   
SAMMY ARRIAGA - 4:20pm - 4:40pm
   
MITCHELL TENPENNY - 4:45pm - 5:05pm
   
TUCKER BEATHARD - 5:15pm - 5:45pm
   
DJ DU - 5:45pm - 6:00pm
   
DANIELLE BRADBERY - 6:00pm - 6:40pm
   
DJ DU - 6:40pm - 6:50pm
   
CHARLIE WORSHAM - 6:50pm - 7:30pm
   
DJ DU - 7:30pm - 7:45pm

#CMAFEST2015 COMPLETE ARTIST LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE - GILDAN BROADWAY STAGE AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE

Photo credit: HardRock.com

The Gildan Broadway Stage is located on the corner of 1st Avenue & Broadway next to the the Hard Rock Cafe. This stage does not require a ticket for admission and is open to all ages. The immediate viewing area is somewhat smaller than most of the other free stages and fills up quickly, so get there early! This is a great stage to find new artists and possibly a new favorite!

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

HALFWAY TO HAZARD - 10:45am - 11:10am
   
OLD SOUTHERN MOONSHINE REVIVAL - 11:25am - 11:50am
   
SMITHFIELD - 12:05pm - 12:30pm
   
MOCKINGBIRD SUN - 12:45pm - 1:10pm
   
EXILE - 1:25pm - 1:50pm
   
COURTNEY COLE - 2:05pm - 2:30pm
   
THE CAINS - 2:45pm - 3:10pm
   
MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON - 3:25pm - 3:50pm
   
RAY SCOTT - 4:05pm - 4:30pm


FRIDAY, JUNE 12

MICHAEL TYLER - 10:45am - 11:10am
   
BEN GALLAHER - 11:25am - 11:50am
   
BROOKE HOGAN - 12:05pm - 12:30pm
   
JACOB POWELL - 12:45pm - 1:10pm
   
SAM GROW - 1:25pm - 1:50pm
   
BRIAN DAVIS - 2:05pm - 2:30pm
   
RANDY MONTANA - 2:45pm - 3:10pm
   
BRANDON LAY - 3:25pm - 3:50pm
   
MCKENZIES MILL - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

BRENT RUPARD - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

JAIDA DREYER - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

    

STEPHANIE QUAYLE - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

JOHN WESLEY SATTERFIELD - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

GUNNAR & THE GRIZZLY BOYS - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

JUSTIN ADAMS - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

ERIK DYLAN - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

MICHAELIS - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

BRANCH & DEAN - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

JON LANGSTON - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

JOHN & JACOB - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

COLE TAYLOR - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

AARON PARKER - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

    

MIKE RYAN - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

DREW BALDRIDGE - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

KRISTEN KELLY - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

ADAM SANDERS - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

MAMADEAR - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

#CMAFEST2015 - CHEVY ROADHOUSE STAGE COMPLETE LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

The Chevy Roadhouse Stage is located between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Fan Alley. 

These performances do not require a ticket for admission and are open to all ages.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

AMANDA WATKINS - 11:00am - 11:20am
   
CLAMPETT - 11:30am - 11:50am
   
LUKE BELL - 12:00pm - 12:20pm
   
CHRIS BANDI - 12:30pm - 12:50pm
   
MATT MASON - 1:00pm - 1:20pm
   
DEVIN CLEMONS - 1:30pm - 1:50pm
   
BRYSON JENNINGS - 2:00pm - 2:20pm
   
MARY SARAH - 2:30pm - 2:50pm
   
LOVING MARY - 3:00pm - 3:20pm
   
JACOB DAVIS - 3:30pm - 3:50pm
   
ROSE FALCON AND THE VAN LEARS - 4:00pm - 4:20pm


FRIDAY, JUNE 12

ASHLA TAYLOR - 11:00am - 11:20am
   
JESSE KEITH WHITLEY - 11:30am - 11:50am
   
THE BROTHERS ROBERSON - 12:00pm - 12:20pm
   
MEGAN & LIZ - 12:25pm - 12:50pm
   
CHANCIE NEAL - 1:00pm - 1:20pm
   
THE SHUGGAH PIES - 1:00pm - 1:20pm
   
ERICA NICOLE - 2:00pm - 2:20pm
   
DEXTER ROBERTS - 2:30pm - 2:50pm
   
LESLIE COURS MATHER - 3:00pm - 3:20pm
   
RACHEL HOLDER - 3:30pm - 3:50pm
   
NICK STURMS - 4:00pm - 4:20pm


SATURDAY, JUNE 13

VANESSA BRANSAN - 11:00am - 11:20am
   
JESTON CADE - 11:30am - 11:50am
   
JOSH MIRENDA - 12:00pm - 12:20pm
   
CARLTON ANDERSON - 12:30pm - 12:50pm
   
HUNTER PHELPS - 1:00pm - 1:20pm
   
CJ SOLAR - 1:30pm - 1:50pm
   
KALISA EWING - 2:00pm - 2:20pm
   
JAMESON RODGERS - 2:30pm - 2:50pm
   
JOE HALL - 3:00pm - 3:20pm
   
RYAN GRIFFIN - 3:30pm - 3:50pm
   
BRETT YOUNG - 4:00pm - 4:20pm


SUNDAY, JUNE 14

BRAD BLACKBURN - 11:00am - 11:30am
   
JOSHUA OKEEFE - 11:30am - 11:50am
   
MITCHELL LEE - 12:30pm - 12:50pm
   
HANNAH DASHER - 1:00pm - 1:20pm
   
STEVEN CLAWSON - 1:30pm - 1:50pm
   
HAILEY WHITTERS - 2:00pm - 2:20pm
   
CHRIS CAVANAUGH - 2:30pm - 2:50pm
   
LAUREN JENKINS - 3:00pm - 3:20pm
   
PATRICK THOMAS - 3:30pm - 3:50pm
   
DAVID RAY - 4:00pm - 4:20pm

BIG NEWS! HANK WILLIAMS JR. JOINS NASH ICON RECORDS

Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff

(L-R: BMLG’s John Zarling, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan, Nash Icon Records’ Jim Weatherson, Hank Williams, Jr., BMLG’s Jackie Campbell) 

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) – Country legend HANK WILLIAMS, JR. has officially signed to NASH ICON RECORDS, a joint venture label between the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) and Cumulus. The raucous Superstar joins the distinct voices of Reba, Martina McBride and Ronnie Dunn on the label, which launched in 2014. These four artists combined have sold over 186 million albums worldwide.

"Country music singers have always been a real close family and today the Nash Icon family has added me as a new member. I have done shows with Ronnie Dunn, recorded a hit record with Reba and absolutely love Martina McBride,” said Williams, Jr. "I am writing songs better than ever and am signed with a label that is already making history … it’s an exciting time!"

Following up his 2012 OLD SCHOOL NEW RULES release, Williams, Jr. will record his 37th album on Nash Icon Records with music expected later this year. His five-decade career continues to add accolades to an extremely impressive resume, which has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, 20 gold albums, six platinum albums and 13 chart-topping albums. Williams, Jr. has been named ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Williams, Jr. isn’t slowing down with a rigorous tour schedule that has him entertaining fans on the road throughout the fall. For more information and tour dates, please visit hankjr.com.

“We are all absolutely thrilled and honored to have Hank Jr. join us at Nash Icon Records. His passion for making new music has never been stronger and creatively he is on fire!” exclaimed Nash Icon Records General Manager Jim Weatherson.
 
Already making an impact, Nash Icon Records scored its first #1 Country album this month with Reba’s LOVE SOMEBODY. The entertainment powerhouse partnership will continue to engage with new music and live events from Nashville’s most prolific artists over the last 30 years. Separately, Cumulus independently operates 26 Nash Icon radio stations and distributes Nash Icon content to stations nationwide through its wholly owned distribution service Westwood One.

CRYSTAL GAYLE BRINGS COUNTRY MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE TO FANS EVERYWHERE

Nashville, Tenn. (April 28, 2015) – Country Music icon Crystal Gayle is helping to promote the music that has defined not only her career, but also her life. She has teamed up with Time-Life to promote the brand new collection Country Music of Your Life: For The Good Times. Available in both a ten and eighteen-CD package, the set includes many of the format’s greatest hits of all time – songs that influenced the singer greatly growing up.

“Country Music has always been a part of my life,” reflected Crystal. “My sisters, Loretta, Peggy Sue, and I grew up singing Country tunes. These songs are timeless.”

Indeed. The music on the set includes hits such as “Amanda” (Waylon Jennings), “Still” (Bill Anderson), “She Thinks I Still Care” (George Jones), and “Here You Come Again” (Dolly Parton). Gayle co-hosts the thirty-minute infomercial for the set with fellow hitmaker Charley Pride. She is represented on the collection with five of her biggest hits – “Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For,” “Talking In Your Sleep,” “I’ll Get Over You,” “You’ll Never Miss A Real Good Thing (Till He Says Goodbye,” and 1977’s million selling “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.”

Of course, that is just a few of the massive hits that Crystal Gayle has enjoyed. Starting her career in 1970 with “I’ve Cried (The Blue Right Out Of My Eyes),” Gayle charted one Billboard hit after another for close to two decades. Seventeen of her single releases went all the way to the top of the magazine’s Country Singles chart. She has also won three ACM and two CMA Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, and her 1977 album We Must Believe In Magic was the first by a female Country performer to be certified platinum – signifying sales in excess of one million copies. Gayle is currently working on a new disc, slated for release later this year of Country classics.

For more information on Country Music of Your Life: For The Good Times, visit www.TimeLife.com/products/Country-Music-Of-Your-Life.

#CMAFEST2015 - JUNE 11 - VINCE GILL FAN CLUB PARTY AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

The 2015 VINCE GILL FAN CLUB PARTY will be at The Country Music Hall of Fame's Ford Theater located at 222 5th Ave S. in Nashville, TN at 2 p.m. on THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH. Each attendee will receive a keepsake souvenir at the door!

There is not a bad seat in the house. Please do not arrive at The Country Music Hall of Fame before 12:30 p.m. This is a work day for other businesses in the area. If you choose to arrive early, you WILL NOT be allowed to enter the building until doors open at 2 p.m. You will be required to wait in line with no seating. The heat can be quite exhausting in Nashville this time of year - please keep this in mind if you choose to arrive early.

Tickets are available to Fan Club Members ONLY for $45 per member. All tickets are general admission. You do not need to hold tickets to CMA Fest to attend this party.

All orders must be placed no later than May 15th, however we do anticipate a sell-out prior to this date. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME FOR INFORMATION. ALL ARRANGEMENTS AND TICKETS ARE HANDLED THROUGH THE FAN CLUB OFFICE. If you should have questions, please email Johanna at FanClub@VinceGill.com.

Tickets went on sale March 27 at www.vincegill.com in the fan club section and as of today, April 28, tickets are still available so get yours while you can!

RANDY HOUSER DELIVERS ACOUSTIC SET TO FANS AFTER WEATHER FORCES TOADLICK FESTIVAL SHUTDOWN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – High winds and rain couldn’t hold Randy Houser back from performing at the Toadlick Festival in Dothan, Ala. on Saturday, April 25. Although storms damaged the outdoor stage and much of the artists’ equipment, Houser stepped up to the plate and worked with festival promoters to rig a small PA system so he could play an acoustic set for the diehard fans who were willing to brave the wet weather. Craig Campbell was the only other performer on the night's lineup who performed before the festival was forced to shut down.

Check out a clip of Houser’s performance here.

As reported by WTVY 4, “the festival was cancelled before many of [the night’s] headliner’s could take the stage – including Ronnie Milsap, Sam Hunt and Alabama. There was a silver lining to the dark clouds: Randy Houser and Craig Campbell did perform acoustically for the crowd.”

Fans tweeted their appreciation, with @Uwantcountry saying, “Shout out to @RandyHouser for braving the weather @ToadlickMusic yesterday and making the fans happy!” and @HashtagBritt writing, “Thank you so much for coming out for us @RandyHouser. Blew me away! @ToadlickMusic.” @MirandaJo05 added: "I have so much respect for @RandyHouser and @craigcampbellTV for sticking out the weather and still playing! #Toadlick2015 #acoustic"

Houser's new single, “We Went,” is currently at country radio and debuted on Rolling Stone Country today, April 27. Written by Justin Wilson, Matt Rogers and John King, the song is the first taste of Houser’s forthcoming studio album on Stoney Creek Records. He will continue to perform headlining shows and joins Luke Bryan’s Kick The Dust Up Tour, commencing May 1 in Canada and May 8 in the U.S.

KENNY CHESNEY'S 'THE BIG REVIVAL 2015' HITS STADIUMS

Joins Jason Aldean’s BURN IT DOWN To Open San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium May 2

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, April 27, 2015) – When Kenny Chesney kicked off his The Big Revival 2015 Tour with two sold-out nights at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, he knew it was just the tip of the iceberg. The man who’s the only country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years – headlining for only 12 – is the most alive when he’s taking his always high-energy shows to the largest venues.

Saturday, May 2, Chesney merges THE BIG REVIVAL TOUR with Jason Aldean’s wildly successful BURN IT DOWN TOUR for the first of a dozen co-headlining shows. The pair will open San Francisco’s brand new Levi’s Stadium – bringing high impact country to the Bay area for one definitive night of music.

“There is nothing I love more than playing stadiums,” Chesney says. “The energy and the size of the stage lets me get close to so many more people – and that is a feeling unlike any other. To be able to join up with Jason for these shows this summer, I think it’s the kind of night people won’t forget.”

The man The Wall Street Journal deemed “The King of the Road” has a special place in his heart for the City By The Bay. As he says, “San Francisco has always been an amazing place for us. I’ve had Steve Miller and Sammy Hagar join me onstage there... The fans come early, they stay late – and they always send us into multiple encores. If this is how we’re kicking off the year in stadiums, this is going to be a pretty strong bar-setter.”

Chesney, a 4-time Country Music Association and 4-time consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, has had 26 #1s, 13 #1 Albums and sold in excess of 30 albums. Heralded as “The People’s Superstar” by The Los Angeles Times, his summer concerts are legend:  indeed, many people plan their vacations around his tour schedule.

Jason Aldean, whose Old Boots, New Dirt became his second #1 Billboard Top 200 Album chart debut, is known for high intensity shows, his sense of true grit and songs that capture the way his fans genuinely live. Country's most downloaded male artist and three-time Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist of the Year has extended his wildly successful BURN IT DOWN TOUR into 2015, including the dozen stadium shows with Chesney.

This pairing extends beyond the two headliners. Joining them in San Francisco will be Jake Owen, known for his laid back, but invested take on country – including the #1 hits “Beachin’,” “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “What I Ain’t Got.” Also on the bill is Luke Bryan/Thomas Rhett/Florida Georgia Line hit songwriter/emerging artist Cole Swindell, whose hit #1 on his own “Chillin’ It” and “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight.”

Kenny Chesney’s THE BIG REVIVAL TOUR is presented by Corona Light & Blue Chair Bay Rum.

'A NIGHT WITH LEGENDS' SHOW ANNOUNCED TO UNOFFICIALLY KICK OFF CMA FEST JUNE 10

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, MICKEY GILLEY, LARRY GATLIN, LORRIE MORGAN, THE BELLAMY BROTHERS, EXILE, EDDY RAVEN, DAVID FRIZZELL, T. GRAHAM BROWN, RESTLESS HEART'S LARRY STEWART, AND TIM RUSHLOW (FORMERLY OF LITTLE TEXAS) SET TO UNOFICCIALLY KICK OFF CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL DURING "A NIGHT WITH LEGENDS" JUNE 10

Stars Will Shine Brightly On "A Night With Legends" Concert June 10 At The Wildhorse Saloon To Benefit The Children's Hospital At Vanderbilt

The stars will shine brightly on Wednesday, June 10 as a line-up of country music legends assemble at the famous Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville to raise funds for The Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.  Artists confirmed to perform include The Oak Ridge Boys, Mickey Gilley, Larry Gatlin, The Bellamy Brothers, Lorrie Morgan, Eddy Raven, T. Graham Brown, David Frizzell, Restless Heart’s Larry Stewart, Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas) and Exile.  Long Island songstress Lisa Matassa, who recently recorded a duets album with each of these performers, will collaborate with various artists throughout the evening.

Tickets go on sale through TicketMaster on Wednesday, April 29 with prices ranging from $15 - $120; includes seating options from General Admission to Front Row. Doors open at 6 p.m.

650 WSM AM is the official Nashville radio partner with Bill Cody and Larry Gatlin serving as co-hosts, and Renegade Radio Nashville as official online radio partner.

THIS WEEK'S MEDIABASE ADDS LIST ... IS RADIO TUNING IN TO YOUR FAVORITE NEW MUSIC?

THIS WEEK'S TOP 3 NEW ARTIST HEAVY HITTERS 

Brett Eldredge .... 44 adds for "Lose My Mind"

Thomas Rhett ... 34 adds for "Crash and Burn"

Cole Swindell .... 27 adds for "Let Me See Ya Girl"

ZAC BROWN BAND - Loving You Easy

73 Stations Added: 

KASE-FM KEEY-FM KFRG-FM KHGE-FM KJUG-FM KKIX-FM KKWF-FM KMDL-FM KMLE-FM KMNB-FM KNIX-FM KRYS-FM KSD-FM KSSN-FM KTST-FM KUAD-FM
KUPL-FM KVOO-FM KWJJ-FM KWNR-FM KXKT-FM KXLY-FM KZSN-FM WAMZ-FM WBBS-FM WBCT-FM WBUL-FM WCKT-FM WCOS-FM WCTQ-FM WDRM-FM WDXB-FM WEZL-FM WFUS-FM WGAR-FM WGNE-FM WITL-FM WKIS-FM WKLB-FM WKLI-FM WKML-FM WKSJ-FM WKXC-FM WLHK-FM WMAD-FM WMIL-FM WMZQ-FM WNCY-FM WOGI-FM WPAW-FM WPOC-FM WPOR-FM WQHK-FM WQIK-FM WQMX-FM WQYK-FM WRBT-FM WRNS-FM WSIX-FM WSLC-FM WSSL-FM WTHT-FM WTQR-FM WUBL-FM WUSH-FM WUSJ-FM WUSN-FM WUSY-FM WWYZ-FM WYCD-FM WYNK-FM WYRK-FM WZZK-FM -

BRETT ELDREDGE - Lose My Mind 

44 Stations Added:

KASE-FM KCYE-FM KEEY-FM KFRG-FM KHGE-FM KILT-FM KKIX-FM KMNB-FM KMPS-FM KRTY-FM KRYS-FM KSD-FM KSSN-FM KTST-FM KWNR-FM KXLY-FM KZSN-FM WAMZ-FM WBCT-FM WBEE-FM WBUL-FM WDXB-FM WFUS-FM WGAR-FM WIL-FM WKIS-FM WKML-FM WMIL-FM WMZQ-FM WPAW-FM WPOC-FM WQHK-FM WQIK-FM WRBT-FM WSSL-FM WTHT-FM WTQR-FM WUBE-FM WUBL-FM WUSN-FM WWKA-FM WWYZ-FM WYCD-FM WYNK-FM

THOMAS RHETT - Crash And Burn 

34 Stations Added:

KCYE-FM KEGA-FM KJUG-FM KKBQ-FM KKWF-FM KMLE-FM KMPS-FM KRTY-FM KSOP-FM KUPL-FM KUZZ-FM WBCT-FM WCTK-FM WDSY-FM WGGY-FM WGNE-FM WGTY-FM WIL-FM WJVC-FM WKLI-FM WKML-FM WOGI-FM WPAW-FM WQHK-FM WQMX-FM WQNU-FM WQYK-FM WSOC-FM WTGE-FM WUBL-FM WUSJ-FM WWQM-FM WXCY-FM WZZK-FM

COLE SWINDELL - Let Me See Ya Girl

27 Stations Added:

KCYY-FM KEGA-FM KHGE-FM KMPS-FM KSD-FM KTTS-FM KWEN-FM KWJJ-FM KXLY-FM PCCO-FM WBUL-FM WCOS-FM WCTK-FM WDXB-FM WGNA-FM WGTY-FM WHKO-FM WIRK-FM WKXC-FM WLHK-FM WOGK-FM WPOR-FM WTGE-FM WTHT-FM WUSJ-FM WXBQ-FM WYNK-FM

KID ROCK - First Kiss 

23 Stations Added: 

KCYE-FM KHGE-FM KMLE-FM KMNB-FM KRTY-FM KRYS-FM KSD-FM KUPL-FM KXLY-FM WCOL-FM WDSY-FM WGGY-FM WKLI-FM WKML-FM WKXC-FM WOGI-FM WQHK-FM WQNU-FM WRNS-FM WSOC-FM WTHT-FM WYNK-FM WZZK-FM -

CHRIS STAPLETON - Traveller 

21 Stations Added: 

KCYE-FM KHGE-FM KKBQ-FM KSOP-FM KTTS-FM KUPL-FM WBUL-FM WDSY-FM WJVC-FM WKML-FM WKXC-FM WMAD-FM WMIL-FM WOGI-FM WQHK-FM WQYK-FM WSIX-FM WSOC-FM WTQR-FM WUSH-FM WWGR-FM

TOBY KEITH - 35 MPH Town 

20 Stations Added: 

KASE-FM  KATC-FM  KATM-FM KHKI-FM KIIM-FM KRST-FM KUBL-FM PCCO-FM
WCOS-FM WDXB-FM WFMS-FM WGKX-FM WIVK-FM WJVC-FM WKDF-FM WKHX-FM WNSH-FM WRNS-FM WSIX-FM WYNK-FM

BLAKE SHELTON - Sangria 

13 Stations Added:

KATC-FM KIIM-FM KNCI-FM KRST-FM KUBL-FM KYGO-FM W1HC-FM W1MC-FM WFMS-FM WGKX-FM WIVK-FM WKDF-FM WKHX-FM

CHRIS JANSON - Buy Me A Boat 

8 Stations Added:

KEEY-FM KHGE-FM KNIX-FM KWNR-FM WFUS-FM WNOE-FM WPOC-FM WXCY-FM

GEORGE STRAIT - Let It Go 

8 Stations Added:

KASE-FM KCYE-FM KUPL-FM WBUL-FM WCTK-FM WSIX-FM WXBQ-FM WXCY-FM

JASON ALDEAN - Tonight Looks Good On You 

7 Stations Added:

KATC-FM KATM-FM KHKI-FM KIZN-FM KNCI-FM KRST-FM WKHX-FM

LADY ANTEBELLUM - Long Stretch Of Love 

7 Stations Added:

KCYY-FM KTEX-FM WBEE-FM WDRM-FM WITL-FM WLHK-FM WNCY-FM

LUKE BRYAN - Games 

7 Stations Added:

KNTY-FM KWEN-FM W1HC-FM WEZL-FM WGH-FM WRNS-FM WWYZ-FM

JANA KRAMER - I Got The Boy 

6 Stations Added:

KCCY-FM KKBQ-FM WBCT-FM WGH-FM WKKT-FM WWKA-FM

KIP MOORE- I'm To Blame 

6 Stations Added:

KDRK-FM KMDL-FM WBBS-FM WITL-FM WUSJ-FM WYCD-FM

AUSTIN WEBB - All Country On You

5 Stations Added: 

KATC-FM KSKS-FM KUBL-FM WFMS-FM WNSH-FM

DARIUS RUCKER - Southern Style 

5 Stations Added:

WEZL-FM WKML-FM WOGK-FM WWGR-FM WYCD-FM

DUSTIN LYNCH - Hell Of A Night 

5 Stations Added:

KATM-FM KIIM-FM WGGY-FM WKDF-FM WWYZ-FM

OLD DOMINION - Break Up With Him 

5 Stations Added:

KRTY-FM KWNR-FM WQHK-FM WTHT-FM WWKA-FM

CASEY JAMES - Fall Apart 

4 Stations Added: 

KCYE-FM WBUL-FM WKML-FM WNOE-FM

RASCAL FLATTS - Riot 

4 Stations Added:

KCYY-FM KIZN-FM KNCI-FM WUSN-FM

CAM - My Mistake 

3 Stations Added:

KFRG-FM KKBQ-FM WYNK-FM

CHASE BRYANT - Little Bit Of You

3 Stations Added:

KFDI-FM KNTY-FM WGGY-FM

DAN + SHAY - Nothin' Like You 

3 Stations Added:

KPLM-FM KPLX-FM KRYS-FM

GARY ALLAN W/ CHRIS STAPLETON - Hangover Tonight

3 Stations Added:

KEGA-FM KFDI-FM WKIS-FM

AARON WATSON - That Look 

2 Stations Added:

KKBQ-FM KVOO-FM

CHASE RICE - Gonna Wanna Tonight

2 Stations Added:

KVOO-FM WGGY-FM

DRAKE WHITE - It Feels Good 

2 Stations Added:

KSD-FM WKLI-FM

ELI YOUNG BAND - Turn It On 

2 Stations Added:

WIRK-FM WYCT-FM

ERIC CHURCH- Like A Wrecking Ball

2 Stations Added:

KFDI-FM KNCI-FM

GARTH BROOKS - All-American Kid 

2 Stations Added:

WKML-FM WMZQ-FM

KACEY MUSGRAVES - Biscuits 

2 Stations Added:

WPAW-FM WXCY-FM

MADDIE & TAE - Fly 

2 Stations Added:

KTEX-FM WNSH-FM

MONTGOMERY GENTRY - Folks Like Us 

2 Stations Added:

KJUG-FM WSOC-FM

RAELYNN - For A Boy 

2 Stations Added:

KFRG-FM WWGR-FM

SAM HUNT - House Party 

2 Stations Added:

KMNB-FM WQNU-FM

THOMPSON SQUARE - Trans Am 

2 Stations Added:

WHKO-FM WXCY-FM

BRAD PAISLEY - Crushin' It 

1 Station Added:

WPCV-FM

BRANTLEY GILBERT - One Hell Of An Amen 

1 Station Added:

W1MC-FM

BROTHERS OSBORNE - Stay A Little Longer 

1 Station Added:

WAMZ-FM

COLT FORD- Crank It Up

1 Station Added:

KHGE-FM

GLORIANA - Trouble 

1 Station Added:

WQNU-FM

GRANGER SMITH - Backroad Song 

1 Station Added:

WCOL-FM

JASON CASSIDY - Cowboy Girl 

1 Station Added:

KUPL-FM

LOGAN MIZE - Can't Get Away From A Good Time

1 Station Added:

WMAD-FM

MICHAEL RAY - Kiss You In The Morning

1 Station Added:

MICKEY GUYTON - Better Than You Left Me

1 Station Added:

KWEN-FM

MO PITNEY - Country

1 Station Added: 

WBUL-FM

PARMALEE- Already Callin' You Mine

1 Station Added:

KNCI-FM

WATERLOO REVIVAL- Hit The Road 

1 Station Added:

KUZZ-FM

LOCASH PREMIERE ON COUNTRY NOW's "LIVE FROM BLACKBIRD"

Duo to Participate in Country Now Facebook Chat Tonight, Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. ET

NEW YORK, NY (April 27, 2015) – Rising country music duo LOCASH announce their premiere on the most-viewed and highest-rated country music dedicated YouTube channel, Country Now. Behold, brand-new acoustic video performances of their latest chart-climbing radio single “I Love This Life,” and first No. 1 smash hit, “You Gonna Fly” on Country Now’s “Live From Blackbird” video series.

In support, LOCASH will take over the Country Now Facebook page on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. EDT/ 6 p.m. CDT to answer fan-submitted questions in real time. Fans are invited to log on to Facebook.com/CountryNow to participate in the live discussion.

The critically acclaimed series, "Live From Blackbird’ was designed to give country artists the opportunity to go into an intimate studio setting at the famed Blackbird Studios and play. The unique setting and stylized, acoustic performances have included the likes of Parmalee, Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band, Love and Theft and John Butler Trio. Stay tuned to Country Now’s “Live From Blackbird” for forthcoming debuts of LOCASH’s brand-new song, “I Know Somebody,” and poignant ballad, “Shipwrecked.”

For the past ten-plus years they’ve paid their dues in Nashville, LOCASH has shown no reservations when it comes to blending the various musical styles they love in order to push the envelope of the traditional country sound, but what’s at the heart of the two men and their music couldn’t be more “country,” by any true Southerner’s standards. With heartfelt, solid convictions, old-fashioned storytelling and strong lyrical artistry at the root of their songs like “Best Seat In The House,” an emotional ode to the father of the duo’s Chris Lucas, and newly-penned “Shipwrecked,” influenced by John Legend, the duo has been turning heads with their songwriting skill since being discovered by songwriter Jeffrey Steele.

“I Love This Life” is their fastest-rising single to-date and is swiftly approaching the Top 50 on country radio. LOCASH will perform in a city near you soon as part of the 2015 I Love This Life Tour, presented by Kicker® Audio. Full list of tour dates below.

Upcoming LOCASH Tour Dates on 2015 I Love This Life Tour:

5/1 Live Oak, FL | Suwannee River Jam

5/3 Clearwater, FL | AmeriLife Fun N Country presented by 99.5 QYK

5/17 Devens, MA | Willard Field

5/22 Chestertown, MD | Tolchester Marina

5/23 Lyndonville, VT | Taste of Nashville FanFest 2015

5/29 Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Wolf Den

5/30 Annapolis, MD | Rams Head On Stage

6/5 Winfield, KS | Rock N’ Country Fest

6/6 Detroit, MI | 99.5 WYCD Downtown Hoedown 2015

6/9 Gas City, IN | Gas City Pavilion

6/11 Mountain Dale, NY | Taste of Country Music Festival

6/12 Mountain Dale, NY | Taste of Country Music Festival

6/17 Grand Junction, CO | Country Jam

6/18 Grand Junction, CO | Country Jam

6/19 Sheridan, WY | Big Horn Country Fest

6/20 Pueblo, CO | Bands in the Backyard

6/26 Manhattan, KS | Kicker Country Stampede

6/28 Ozark, AR | Thunder On The Mountain

7/3 O’Fallon, MO | Heritage & Freedom Fest

7/4 Benton, IL | Bluegill Music Festival

7/11 Rhinelander, WI | Hodag Country Festival

7/24 Eau Claire, WI | Country Jam USA

7/26 Tooele, UT | Country Fan Fest

7/31 Pickerington, OH | Pickerington Violet Festival

8/1 Hagerstown, MD | Taste of Nashville Tour

8/7 Bevier, MO | Bevier Homecoming

8/8 Cherokee, IA | Creek Fest Country Music Festival

8/14 Sunrise Beach, MO | Picklehead’s Roadhouse Event Center

8/29 Farmingville, NY | Pennysaver Amphitheater

In partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs, fans are invited to submit their videos telling LOCASH why they “Love This Life,” for a chance to win a trip to Aspen, CO to have dinner with the band, experience a VIP concert and many other prizes. To be entered to win, visit www.locashmusic.com.

RANDY HOUSER RELEASES SIZZLING NEW SINGLE “WE WENT” JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

Rolling Stone Country debuts "one of country's biggest voices'" first cut from forthcoming album

Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April 27, 2015) – Randy Houser races into the summer with nitro-charged new single “We Went,” the first cut from his as-yet-untitled forthcoming 2015 album.

Rolling Stone Country debuted “We Went” on Monday afternoon and it is already at Country radio and will be available for fans for purchase and streaming beginning Monday, May 18. The single comes following an impressive run for the singer, songwriter and powerhouse vocalist after three No. 1 singles and a Top 3 entry from his 2013 album “How Country Feels.” Rolling Stone Country called “We Went” “a churning, you-and-me-against-the-world storyline and a thumping beat, Houser's tongue-twisting tale (his delivery is the essence of rapid-fire) follows a couple of modern-day Bonnie and Clydes as they lead police on a wild chase,” and the song marks something different for the Mississippi singer.

“I wanted to lead with 'We Went' as the first single from the new record because it was so different for me. The song is about hanging out, a little bit of danger, running from the cops - all things I grew up doing (well, maybe avoiding the cops is more accurate)," Houser told Rolling Stone Country. "But rhythmically and lyrically it's more progressive than what I've ever done. Justin [Wilson] told me they put this song together like a puzzle, and I think they did a great job with the alliteration and how the lyrics fit together seamlessly."

Wilson, Matt Rogers and John King wrote the song with How Country Feels--Houser’s 2013 critically-acclaimed third studio record--producer Derek George helming the recording session.

While the new Stoney Creek Records album, Houser’s fourth, is still a few seasons away, fans can hear new material like “We Went” out on the road this summer as Houser continues his yearlong sojourn with Luke Bryan, kicking off the Kick the Dust Up Tour starting May 1 for a string of dates in Canada.

Keep current on what's happening with Randy at www.RandyHouser.com

#CMAFEST2015 - BELK STAGE ARTIST LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

 

The Belk Park Stage can be found at The Park, which is located between the Hilton Suites and the Country Music Hall of Fame. This is another FREE stage that does not require a ticket for admission and is open to all ages. It's a great spot to take a load off your feet, sit and rest or if you want, play a game of cornhole. Bring a blanket and grab a spot and kick back to some great music from some of your favorite new artists. Don't forget your sunscreen, plenty of water, memory cards for your camera, and a sharpie for autographs!
THURSDAY, JUNE 11


MARK COLLIE - 10:45am - 11:10am
 
KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS - 11:25am - 11:50am
 
BLACKJACK BILLY - 12:05pm - 12:30pm
 
AUSTIN WEBB - 12:45pm - 1:10pm
 
THE HENNINGSENS - 1:25pm - 1:50pm
 
RAINEY QUALLEY - 2:05pm - 2:30pm
 
LUCAS HOGE - 2:45pm - 3:10pm
 
JOHN KING - 3:25pm - 3:50pm
 
JEFF BATES - 4:05pm - 4:30pm


FRIDAY, JUNE 12

CHUCK WICKS - 10:45am - 11:10am

HALEY & MICHAELS - 11:25am - 11:50am

DYLAN SCOTT - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

MAC POWELL - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

TIM MONTANA AND THE SHREDNECKS - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

THE CLEVERLYS - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

WATERLOO REVIVAL - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

LINDSAY ELL - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

LAURA BELL BUNDY - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

ADAM CRAIG - 10:45am - 11:10am

LYNDSEY HIGHLANDER - 11:25am - 11:50am

CHRIS CARMACK - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

SUNNY SWEENEY - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

FRIENDS OF LOLA - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

OUTSHYNE - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

LANCO - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

AMBER HAYES - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

RICK MONROE - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 14


RYAN KINDER - 10:45am - 11:10am

LAUREN ALAINA - 11:25am - 11:50am

JOEY HYDE - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

GREG BATES - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

STELLA JAMES - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

JACKIE LEE - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

HOME FREE - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

TATE STEVENS - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

THE STEELDRIVERS - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

#CMAFEST2015 - BUD LIGHT STAGE ARTIST LINEUP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

The Bud Light Stage is on Broadway and 6th Avenue in front of Bridgestone Arena and beside Rippy’s. The shows here do not require a ticket for admission and are free to all ages. Bring your camera, although there is a barrier and you are only allowed to take photos from the audience side of the barricade unless you are CMA media credentialed with an official CMA laminate. This WILL be checked. This area tends to fill rather quickly and there are a limited number of folding chairs available first come, first served so get there early. It also gets very hot as the stage is set up on the pavement and people will be standing very close to you, sometimes closer than you may like, so bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes in case you don't get a chair. Remember your sunscreen, memory cards and a sharpie for autographs! The artists are great about signing after their shows at this stage.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

GWEN SEBASTIAN - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

DAVID LEE MURPHY - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

DALLAS SMITH - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

DRAKE WHITE & THE BIG FIRE - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

      

A THOUSAND HORSES - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

JANA KRAMER - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

TRICK PONY - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

MO PITNEY - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

NATALIE STOVALL & THE DRIVE - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

LOVE & THEFT - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

BROOKE EDEN - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

DAVID FANNING - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

KELSEA BALLERINI - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

    

NATIVE RUN - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

CAM - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

CLARE DUNN - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

BROTHERS OSBOURNE - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

DEANA CARTER - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

JAMIE LYNN SPEARS - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

DEAN ALEXANDER - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

KELLEIGH BANNEN - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

ASHLEY CAMPBELL - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

    

JT HODGES - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

CHRIS JANSON - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

STEVEN LEE OLSEN - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

BUCKY COVINGTON - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

THE GRASCALS - 10:45am - 11:10am

    

KEITH ANDERSON - 11:25am - 11:50am

    

MICHAEL RAY - 12:05pm - 12:30pm

    

RUTHIE COLLINS - 12:45pm - 1:10pm

    

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND - 1:25pm - 1:50pm

    

STRIKING MATCHES - 2:05pm - 2:30pm

    

THE LACS - 2:45pm - 3:10pm

    

CASEY DONAHEW BAND - 3:25pm - 3:50pm

    

LOCASH - 4:05pm - 4:30pm

EXCLUSIVE ARTIST INTERVIEW: A FEW MINUTES WITH MO PITNEY

If you're a country music fan, I mean a TRIED and TRUE fan of twang, tradition and storytelling, you need to tune into Mo Pitney. Remember the name because Mo is the real deal, the next voice of traditional "sop grandma's homemade biscuits up with some gravy" country music. Trust me, country isn't dead, it's just starting to come back to life with a revival of the likes of new artists like of Mo, Craig Campbell, Sturgill Simpson, Cody Wickline, and Mary Sarah. These new artists are knocking at country's door and fans are starting to answer the door with an enthusiastic response.

I was invited to sit in on Mo's radio tour stop at WQDR 94.7 FM in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 24 and I thought I knew what to expect, but Mo blew right past my expectations and stopped me dead in my tracks. On the way down, my main thought was "God don't let him play 'Clean Up on Aisle Five"" because bursting into tears in front of a room of radio industry personnel, his rep from Curb Records and Mo himself isn't on my list of "Must Do's". That song always hits me and never fails to bring the tears to the surface so I knew this was a real possibility. When I arrived a few minutes late and walked around the corner, I didn't hear a room full of laughter or random talking, what I did hear was simply a guitar and this amazing voice singing the last few notes of the song I wanted to yet didn't want to hear, so I took a deep breath of relief and walked in the room only to hear him start a song called "Just a Dog". Being the owner of an 11 year old dog and having put my other dog to sleep just a few years ago, I know this wasn't gonna be good for me. I'm a sucker for dog songs but I had no idea about the impact of this song. As he sang about his loss, I felt the loss of mine all over again, along with half the room. You could look around the room and, in the dead silence, "hear" the emotion through sniffles, gentle clearings of the throat and you could see every other people dabbing at red rimmed eyes with tissue. That's what country music is all about, the ability to tell a story that affects the listener in one way or another. Mo Pitney is the "ePITome" of the country songwriter. From his baseball cap to his cowboy boots, Mo's blood pumps pure country and those roots run deep into his soul and he offers no apologies for staying true to who he is and for refusing to fit the current country mold. I love this about him. 

Mo's single, "Country" is currently playing on country radio and I really hope to see more stations add it because more people need to hear this amazing artist and even more than hear him, experience him. Mo's music is a gift that every country station should give their listeners. He reaches far beyond the whiskey, his drive is much stronger than the most tricked out jacked up truck and he doesn't need to sing about tight jeans or white tank tops to make an impression. All it takes is a simple song, one that comes from his heart and one that means something. That's Mo, simple yet significant. He's a gentle soul with stories to tell and memories to create.

Connect with Mo Pitney online at www.mopitney.com, on Twitter and Facebook.

KYLE JENNINGS IS ABOUT PATRIOTISM, THE AMERICAN SPIRIT AND BEING "FREEDOM STRONG"

“Freedom Strong”is the debut release from Kyle Jennings’ upcoming new album ‘Roots & Wings’ which is slated to drop later this year. It will be released online and at iTunes this Memorial Day, Monday May 25th. “Freedom Strong” is a patriotic song written and dedicated to the resiliency of the American spirit and serves as a memorial to the fallen heroes who paved the way for our country’s independence as well as honoring the on-going sacrifice of the military servicemen and women, law enforcement, fire, first responders and patriots everywhere.

“Freedom Strong”
Words and Music by Kyle Jennings

When the walls are closin’ in we choose to stay
When the odds aren’t on our side we find a way
When faced with the impossible there’s a spirit that’s unstoppable
A sacred creed that keeps us keepin’ on

We come from every corner of the earth
Some from places most have never heard
And with an iron fist and tempered pride we stand together side by side
United, tough, and tangled into one

We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong

We fight for peace we stand up for the weak
We were build on blood and sweat and crazy dreams
We remember all the heroes past
Purple hearts and folded flags
One nation under God we carry on

We are freedom strong
But what’s that mean
It’s faith and hope and love and all that’s in between
And it’s a promise made through sacrifice 
That breaks the chains and pays the price
And it echoes when our final breath is drawn
We are freedom strong

Together there’s no challenge we can’t meet
No enemy we face we can’t defeat
We’re Americans we’re proud and true
The fabric of our red, white, and blue
Challenge one and man you’ve got us all

We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong
We are freedom strong

“Freedom Strong” will be released both digitally and conventionally at Kyle’s website www.kylejenningsmusic.com and at iTunes on Memorial Day May 25th.  Downloads will be available for $1.29 and hard copy CD singles will be available for purchase for $5. 100% of proceeds from the receipts of “Freedom Strong” will be donated to Project 13:13 Foundation a non-profit organization co-founded by Jennings that works in conjunction to benefit returning wounded American servicemen and women much like Wounded Warrior Project.

The recording of the song was initially funded by a GoFundMe campaign Jennings setup with the code name “Operation Freedom Strong”. The idea was that if the project was supported and the goal was met, he would donate all sales of the song to charity benefitting wounded American servicemen and women. 6 days later the budget was raised and the recording process began.

In addition to offering the single up to charity, Jennings also requested his supporters send in pictures of any family or friends who were military past present or future. One submission will be selected to be utilized in the design of the cover art for the single and the remaining photos would be featured in the video, which will be released on the same day. Pictures of relatives from WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as active duty service started flooding in. Jennings’ vision to coordinate this launch project as a family release began to take shape.

You can follow Kyle Jennings and his music online and on social media at the following destinations:

Kylejenningsmusic.com
facebook.com/kylejenningsmusic
Twitter - @kylejennings13