COMPILATION CD - "LOVE LIVES ON" - FEATURING BILLY RAY CYRUS, VINCE GILL, JOHN RICH, LONESTAR, ALL-4-ONE, GATLIN BROTHERS AND MORE AVAILABLE FRIDAY, MAY 22

LOVE LIVES ON

A ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO OUR MEN AND WOMEN OF SERVICE

FEATURING VOCAL PERFORMANCES BY BILLY RAY CYRUS, VINCE GILL,

JOHN RICH, LONESTAR, ALL-4-ONE, GATLIN BROTHERS AND MORE

AVAILABLE FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020

10 Tracks Co-written By TAPS Military Families And Notable Songwriters

Proceeds To Benefit TAPS And Its Families

 Roots & American Music Society (RAMS), a not-for-profit record label based in Memphis, Tennessee, has teamed with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to orchestrate and create a meaningful recording project titled LOVE LIVES ON.

The combined creative endeavor aligned TAPS military families, who have endured the loss of a loved one, with some of the music industry’s most gifted and renowned songwriters to pen the family members’ intimate and personal stories in music and song.

Featuring special guest vocal performances by award-winning recording artists Vince Gill, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Rich, All-4-One, Lonestar, Gatlin Brothers and more, complemented by A-list studio and touring musicianship [including Vinnie Colaiuta, Eric Darken, Dann Huff,  David Hungate (Toto) and David Pack (Ambrosia) among many others], the 10-track collaboration will be available via all major digital retail and streaming outlets (Amazon/iTunes/Pandora/Spotify/Tidal) on Friday, May 22, 2020.*                                                 

The LOVE LIVES ON pre-sale event begins Friday, April 3, 2020.

Produced by Frank Myers (Richie McDonald/Kenny Loggins/Michael Burrows/Eddy Raven/Andy Griggs) and Jimmy Nichols (Reba/Faith Hill/Andy Griggs/Mindy McCready), the inspiration behind the project was spawned by TAPS Founder and President, Bonnie Carroll who lost her husband, Brig. Gen. Thomas C. Carroll, a lifelong Alaskan and commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, in a military plane crash along with seven other soldiers. The embracing musical dedication offers intimate insight from the survivors’ perspective, life experiences and their courageous journey to live on.

The title track, “Love Lives On,” slated for a March 20, 2020 digital and streaming release, is signatured by Richie McDonald (Lonestar), who performs lead vocals, with a special appearance by Grammy®-winning artist Vince Gill. Symbolic of the entire project, the tune shares hope as a “light at the end of the tunnel” for those who carry the burden of grief.

Other tracks are as similarly touching and emotional. The tune “K9 Brother” (performed by Andy Griggs) recalls the relation, dedication and loyalty between two heroic soldiers, “Joshua 1:9” (Dave Fenley) and “People Need To Know” (The Gatlin Brothers/Paul Overstreet) depict fun-loving, youthful and brave character; while the tunes “Isn’t It Amazing” (All-4-One) and “New Set Of Wings” (Pam Tillis) offer an uplifting, spiritual sentiment heightened by spine-chilling harmonies.

“The entire project…with these incredible artists, gifted songwriters and beautiful families, is our chance to tell the story of service and sacrifice in our military, and among our military families,” said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS Founder and President. “I am so very proud of, and grateful for, all those who offered their hand, talent and heart to bring it to life.”

“My very first performance for TAPS was one of the most moving and rewarding experiences of my career; I immediately felt compelled to share the organization's passion,” added co-producer Jimmy Nichols. “My hope is that this project helps make that happen—that the TAPS' mission is on the minds, lips and in the hearts of folks across the country. For all those we’ve lost, and for those who have suffered for our freedom, we dedicate this magical musical tribute to you."

“Our hope with LOVE LIVES ON was to create a meaningful avenue to share the stories of military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice as seen through the eyes of the beautiful people who knew them well--their families and battle buddies,” said Steve Dunavant, Roots & American Music Society. “What we experienced in making this album was spiritual, humbling and life-changing. These 10 inspirational songs truly capture the passion of our encounter, the intimacy and courage of the TAPS family members, and are a testament to the aspirational message that ‘love lives on.’  When you hear them, we believe you will feel the same way.”

Follow LOVE LIVES ON on Instagram and Facebook or visit LoveLivesOnMusic.com.

JON PARDI'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM SHOW TO BE LIVE STREAMED AT AMAZON MUSIC

Fans Can Tune-In Live to Amazon Music’s Facebook 

From New York City on Sat., Sept. 27th at 8:45pm ET

ACM/CMA award-winning artist Jon Pardi’s special Heartache Medication album release event and headlining concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom will be live streamed by Amazon Music. The special, one-of-a-kind concert will celebrate the release of his album Heartache Medication, and will be available to fans to stream exclusively on Amazon Music’s Facebook live from New York City on album release day (9/27), kicking off at 8:45pm ET. Pardi will bring his acclaimed, high-energy blend of “...fiddles, twangy Bakersfield-style guitars and swinging pedal steel…” (Associated Press), and live performance that’s put him at “...country music’s forefront for years to come…” (City Pages). The concert will include special guest Tyler Rich, opening the evening.

Heartache Medication was just named in New York Times fall music preview and in Billboard’s Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2019, Quickly garnering critical-acclaim the highly-anticipated album has already been featured by the Associated Press, People.com, Rolling Stone, and is currently streaming as an NPR First Listen (HERE), ahead of its official release on Sept. 27th.

Heartache Medication includes 14 feel-good tracks, with seven of them co-written by Pardi. “Don’t Blame It On Whiskey” features Lauren Alaina on vocals and was co-written by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Michael Heeney and Luke Laird. Pardi returns as a co-producer for the third time with Heartache Medication, and teams up again with California Sunrise co-producer Bart Butler and with Ryan Gore joining as first-time co-producer.

Pardi is currently gearing up for his headlining Heartache Medication Tour, kicking off with two career-first, sold out shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 1st and Oct. 2nd. Upcoming stops along the tour include Minneapolis, MN (10/4), Milwaukee, WI (10/5) and Oklahoma City, OK (10/10). Riley Green will serve as direct support. For tickets and for a full list of tour dates, visit http://www.jonpardi.com.

HALEY & MICHAELS ANNOUNCE "HAIL MARY" ALBUM RELEASE AND MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE

Pre-order "Hail Mary" Here

Country music’s hottest new husband-wife duo, Haley & Michaels (Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels), grew up just 3 miles apart from each other in California’s ‘Niners’ territory as burgeoning singer/songwriters, yet they did not meet until both had relocated to Nashville in 2014. So, it’s only fitting the duo return to their roots in more ways than one with their debut album Hail Mary.

The duo co-wrote all 12-tracks on their upcoming album, set for release on Oct. 4 on Sony/ATV’s label imprint Hickory Records/RED Music.

“Every moment we haven’t been on the road, we’ve spent recording, mixing and mastering these songs until they felt the way we envisioned the day we wrote them,” shares Haley & Michaels’ Shannon Haley. “So, to watch these songs take on a whole new context in a movie such as Netflix’s Walk. Ride. Rodeo. and beyond with the NFL tapping the single for Monday Night Football, is really wilder than any dreams we could have had as a duo or as singer/songwriters.”

Earlier this year the duo learned the album’s title track and lead single, “Hail Mary,” had been chosen by the San Francisco 49ers for their 2019-2020 season. Furthermore, the duo filmed its music video for the song, directed by the team’s VP/executive producer Rob Alberino and produced by the 49ers, in the stadium of their hometown team. Haley adds, “It’s where we each learned the meaning of teamwork and it’s not just an energizing source for us as football fans…performing here as artists and working with the team is actually living out our dreams!”

“We’re releasing a body of work we’ve spent our whole career creating,” adds Michaels. “This album has everything from the first song we ever wrote together to brand new music nobody has ever heard.” He continues, “Since we wrote our wedding song ‘Giving It All (To You),’ we’ve performed everywhere from 'The Today Show' and The Grand Ole Opry to Waffle House and now Levi’s Stadium. We’ve really gotten to live so much of this unique and incredible life together. And since we wrote ‘Hail Mary,’ we’ve spent the past year traveling and performing our music. We’re so excited that we are finally ready to release our first full-length album and celebrate those moments with the fans and share the music with them.”

The duo’s recent organic success with “Hail Mary” sparked interest from more than just Sony/ATV and country radio. “Working on high-level productions like the shoot that occurred at Levi’s Stadium is something our production team looks forward to,” explains the 49er’s Alberino. “Anytime you can turn a world-class venue into a stage while a band like Haley & Michaels puts on a show, the final piece is amazing and that’s exactly what happened.”

To date, 45 radio stations have played “Hail Mary,” and the song has been featured on some of Spotify’s most premier playlists, landing the duo opening performances for Jason Aldean at Country Stampede as well as ACM Awards’ Party for a Cause.

Track listing for Hail Mary with songwriters is as follows:

1. HAIL MARY 
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, N. Sipe, B. Howes, JVP)

2. DRINKING ABOUT YOU
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, Z. Abend, J. Cohen)

3. IF WE DON'T GET TOMORROW
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, N. Sipe, B. Howes, JVP)

4. HIGH NOTE
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, Z. Abend, P. Barton)

5. DRUNK TEXT
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, R. Karg, A. Searan)

6. WHAT WE'RE MADE OF
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, Z. Abend, T. Douglas)

7. GIVING IT ALL (TO YOU)
(S. Haley, R. Michaels)

8. GOT YOU COVERED
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, J. Massey, J. Duke)

9. VIBIN
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, D. Rader, A. Searan)

10. THE PRICE I PAY
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, T. Litvin)

11. ALL OUT
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, M. McVaney)

12. I STILL DO
(S. Haley, R. Michaels, P. Barton)

For more information on Haley & Michaels, visit www.haleyandmichaels.com 

PHIL VASSAR'S AMERICAN SOUL LAUNCH CELEBRATES AMERICA IN A WEEKLONG TRIBUTE

First Album Since 2009 To Hit December 2, 2016

Phil Vassar, the award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, drops his ninth studio album, American Soul, on Friday, December 2, 2016 with a unique, weeklong celebration of American ideals.

American Soul was produced by Vassar and his longtime vocalist/guitarist and collaborator, Jeffrey Smith. Vassar and CMA/ACM Song of the Year winner, Tom Douglas, co-wrote the upbeat title cut, which makes reference to iconic American imagery. The unique album cover was painted by noted artist Jason Irwin, and is filled with classic Americana references - musicians, ice cream, classic cars, and nods to hunting, beer, sailing and more.

Given the title track, "American Soul," paints a wonderful historical picture of America, Vassar and team will promote the album with eight days of giveaways - all in the spirit of "American Ideals."* The week will be highlighted in print, radio, and online media. 

Celebration days include:

Philanthropy - 10% of album sales on 12/1 & 12/2 will be donated to St. Jude in support of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, the radiothon program that has raised over $650,000,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Individualism - Celebrate YOU and enter to win fun prizes from Calypso Lemonade. (12/3-12/4 giveaway)

Education and History -Two individuals will win a trip (airfare and hotel) to Music City with tickets to the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Copper Kettle brunch & more.(12/5 - 12/6 giveaway)

Dreams - One lucky aspiring songwriter will win an in-person writing session with Vassar. (12/7 giveaway)

Patriotism - An active duty military couple will win a trip (airfare, 2 nights at Nashville's Omni Hotel) to Nashville with dinner, pampering from Surreal Hair Studios, show tickets, and more. (12/8 giveaway)

Hard Work - Swing by Carl Black Chevrolet's Nashville, Orlando, & Atlanta locations to pick up free music on 12/9. Or, enter to win Phil Vassar swag at philvassar.com.

"With so much negativity and sadness in the US right now, it's good to pause and reflect on the many positives. We are truly blessed to live in a nation where we are free to chase our dreams and reap the rewards of hard work and good will," said Vassar. One of Vassar's many loyal fans summed it up perfectly - "American Soul is a fantastic tune - worth the wait and a perfect song for a divided nation that needs to come together and remember what makes us strong, proud, and great."

*Contest details and entry information available at philvassar.com and @philvassar on social media platforms.

NEW KRIS KRISTOFFERSON ALBUM RELEASE TO COINCIDE WITH LEGEND'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

Legendary singer-songwriter, Kris Kristofferson is set to release a collection of re-recorded classics to coincide with his 80th birthday. The 2 disc set, “The Cedar Creek Sessions”, features 25 of his most well known songs recorded over a 3 day period in Austin, Texas during the summer of 2014. The release date is slated for June 17th. Kristofferson turns 80 years old a few days later on June 22nd. Notable songs include “Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” Me and Bobby McGee” and many others.

REIGNING CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR GEORGE STRAIT TO DEFEND TITLE IN 2014 WITH UNPARALLELED 83RD CMA AWARD NOMINATION

The “King of Country” will release his 20-track live album, The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium, on September 16

Photo Credit: Art Streiber

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2014) – George Strait already holds the unrivaled record for the most CMA Award nominations of any artist in history, and today he is adding yet another to the list with a nod for this year’s CMA Entertainer of the Year. The nomination marks Strait’s 83rd CMA Award nomination overall and his 19th in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. If Strait repeats his 2013 victory, he will take home his fourth CMA Entertainer of the Year title and the 23rd CMA Award of his legendary career.

"It's a great honor to be nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year,” Strait shared after the nominations were announced this morning. “It's been an incredible year, and this just puts the icing on the cake!"

Earlier this year, Strait completed the final leg of his farewell The Cowboy Rides Away Tour with a record-breaking show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The star-studded event brought in the largest crowd of any North American indoor concert in history, topping out with nearly 105,000 in attendance. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Strait will release the 20-track live album The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium, produced by Chuck Ainlay and George Strait for George Strait Productions.

Track Listing for The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium:

1. Check Yes Or No

2. The Love Bug (with Vince Gill)

3. Fool Hearted Memory (with Jason Aldean)

4. Arkansas Dave (with Bubba Strait)

5. Cowboys Like Us (with Eric Church)

6. That’s What Breaking Hearts Do

7. Marina Del Rey

8. Here For A Good Time (with Sheryl Crow)

9. I Can Still Make Cheyenne

10. Jackson (with Martina McBride)

11. A Showman’s Life (with Faith Hill)

12. Murder On Music Row (with Alan Jackson)

13. The Chair

14. Give It All We Got Tonight

15. Run (with Miranda Lambert)

16. I'll Always Remember You

17. Ocean Front Property (with Kenny Chesney)

18. Troubadour

19. All My Ex’s Live In Texas (with Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride)

20. The Cowboy Rides Away

The indisputable “King of Country” will continue to record new music for longtime label home MCA Records Nashville and perform select dates across the country. For more information, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com or follow @GeorgeStrait.

JOEL CROUSE RELEASES DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM EVEN THE RIVER RUNS TODAY – 8/19

Available Now On iTunes, Google Play and Amazon

Talented Newcomer Celebrates with Live Performance at the Grand Ole Opry

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, TN – (August 19, 2014) – One of country music’s freshest faces, Joel Crouse is excited to announce the release of his debut studio album, EVEN THE RIVER RUNS today 8/19. EVEN THE RIVER RUNS highlights Crouse’s undeniable talent and craft for storytelling and is available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

Produced by Jamie Houston, the Show Dog - Universal Music project includes lead single, “Don’t Tell Me,” which hit SiriusXM’s The Highway and was recently featured in the CW’s smash TV show Hart of Dixie.

EVEN THE RIVER RUNS is the story of Crouse’s personal journey – his joy, his struggles, his romances (for better or for worse).

“My songs will always be about honest experience,” said Crouse, who co-wrote each one of the ten tracks on the album. “I always want to be the one telling my story.”

Crouse collaborated with some of Nashville’s sought after tunesmiths to bring his story to life, including Craig Wiseman, James Dean Hicks, Luke Laird, and many others.

The new project spans the gamut of Crouse's musical lexicon, from thumping, honky-tonk barn-burners like "Don't Tell Me,” to the Top 35 breakout bluesy-twang romper, "If You Want Some" or Crouse's personal favorite, "Ruby Puts Her Red Dress On." Others, like the mid-tempo groove of "You Could Break A Heart Like That" showcase his own vulnerable side – and his vocal range, which can go from sultry lows to a stunning falsetto in one fell swoop.

Fan-favorite "Why God Made Love Songs," is the perfect grooving, clapping ode to summertime love, and on moments like the title track, "Even The River Runs," all of his sides – vintage rock, modern country and dusty blues – come together in one perfect, rollicking ride that puts his guitar chops on full display.

Crouse will be celebrating the release of his new album with a live performance and autograph signing at the Grand Ole Opry tonight. Fans can join Crouse backstage at the Opry with a live YouTube chat kicking off at 8p.m.CT. To join in on the live chat, click HERE.

The Massachusetts native and 22-year old phenom has come a long way from playing Nashville's Lower Broadway - the street corners, to be exact, to making his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage. He has opened for some of country music’s biggest stars, including 16 dates on Taylor Swift’s RED Tour, The Band Perry, Toby Keith, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans, and even the Goo Goo Dolls.

Watch for more to come from this talented newcomer, who will be joining Love And Theft on the Night That You’ll Never Forget Tour, which kicks off in October.

EVEN THE RIVER RUNS is available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

Watch Joel Crouse's EPK, HERE.

To purchase exclusive Joel Crouse beanies, t-shirts and signed albums, visit the Joel Crouse store HERE.

For tour dates and more information, visit www.joelcrouse.com.

ALABAMA AND CRACKER BARREL ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ANGELS AMONG US: HYMNS & GOSPEL FAVORITES: DELUXE EDITION CD, AVAILABLE SEPT. 8

With Three Bonus Tracks, Album Available Exclusively at All Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations and CrackerBarrel.com 

Photo credit: Alabama

PRESS RELEASE

LEBANON, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2014) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and legendary country music group Alabama announce the release of Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition, which will be available on Sept. 8 exclusively at all 632 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com. The digital album will also be available for purchase at select digital retailers. Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition contains three exclusive bonus tracks not found on the regular edition that will be released later in September by Gaither Music Group. The album contains 15 songs and will sell for $11.99.

“Alabama’s music is timeless, and a perfect fit for Cracker Barrel,” said Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We know our guests will enjoy hearing their versions of these classic gospel songs.”

“We know our fans enjoy eating at Cracker Barrel, just like we do,” said all three Alabama members Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen. “We are excited to be able to have our new gospel album available where so many of our fans eat after church on Sunday.”

The 15 songs featured on Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition (including the title cut, a classic Alabama hit from the early ‘90s) are as follows:

“I Saw The Light”

“Because He Lives”

“Just A Closer Walk With Thee”

“Knights Of Molite”

“What A Friend We Have in Jesus”

“Church In The Wildwood”

“The Old Rugged Cross”

“Raising Alabama”

“Jordan’s Banks”

“Let’s All Go Down To The River”

“Lift Me Up”

“Angels Among Us”

“The Last Altar Call”

“Oh, The Lord Has Been Good To Me”

“I’ll Fly Away”

GEORGE STRAIT TO RELEASE 20-TRACK LIVE ALBUM ON SEPTEMBER 16

George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away Two-Hour Concert Special Airs August 29 

Exclusively on CMT

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, August 18, 2014) – Country icon George Strait is offering fans a 20-track live album recorded at his momentous The Cowboy Rides Away Tour finale at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium commemorates a night of celebration for one of the most influential figures in country music. Due in stores Sep. 16, the MCA Nashville release contains hits from throughout Strait’s remarkable 30+ year career, features special guests Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride, and introduces George “Bubba” Strait, Jr.

The undisputed “King of Country Music” and reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year performed for over 1 million fans during his two-year, record-breaking, final U.S. tour. The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium epitomizes the energy and shared emotion largely thanks to a Texas-sized crowd of nearly 105,000.  Equally prevalent on the album is Strait’s sentimentality and immense gratitude for his legion of fans.

As previously announced, Strait fans have an opportunity to relive the June 7, 2014 The Cowboy Rides Away Tour Dallas date with a two-hour “George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away” concert special airing Aug. 29 exclusively on CMT (check local listings).

The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium Track Listing:

1.  Check Yes Or No
2.  The Love Bug (with Vince Gill)
3.  Fool Hearted Memory (with Jason Aldean)
4.  Arkansas Dave (with Bubba Strait)
5.  Cowboys Like Us (with Eric Church)
6.  That’s What Breaking Hearts Do
7.  Marina Del Rey
8.  Here For A Good Time (with Sheryl Crow)
9.  I Can Still Make Cheyenne
10. Jackson (with Martina McBride)
11. A Showman’s Life (with Faith Hill)
12. Murder On Music Row (with Alan Jackson)
13. The Chair
14. Give It All We Got Tonight
15. Run (with Miranda Lambert)
16. I'll Always Remember You
17. Ocean Front Property (with Kenny Chesney)
18. Troubadour
19. All My Ex’s Live In Texas (with Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow,
Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride)
20. The Cowboy Rides Away

Produced by Chuck Ainlay and George Strait for George Strait Productions

ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER BRIGITTE DeMEYER TO RELEASE 'SAVANNAH ROAD' APRIL 29

Photo Credit: David McClister

PRESS RELEASE

Brigette DeMeyer is a storyteller. She is the blues personified. Each lyric drips with emotion, curiosity and imagination.

The acclaimed singer/songwriter is now ready to share a new batch of stories--inspired by the inimitable spirit of the South--with the release her new album SAVANNAH ROAD, out Tuesday, April 29 on indie label BDM Music, with distribution by The Royal Potato Family/RED Distribution. The 13 songs on SAVANNAH ROAD reel you in after the first note, and then there’s the immediately alluring sound of Brigette’s voice--smooth, soulful and warm. SAVANNAH ROAD is raw, stripped down and the lyrics read like a novel about life, love, yearning and mystery.

“Savannah Road is probably closest to the sound I've been looking for my whole life,” explains Brigettte of her sixth album. “It came about organically. It wasn’t forced. It is stripped down and spare. You can hear my voice better, and in turn, the lyrics and stories better. It's more intimate. More pure.”

Brigette recorded the majority of the album in her own home studio and, for the first time in her career, she self-produced the collection as well. Longtime friend and previous producer Brady Blade lent drums and percussion to various tracks, as well as his highly regarded opinion. “He basically stayed at my house, and gave me feedback when I asked for it,” shares Brigette. “He's great because he's not afraid of anything musically. It rubs off…makes you feel like you can do anything. I love that about Brady. He's my brother. I'm his sister.” Brigette also brought in acclaimed engineer David Z (Prince, Etta James, Johnny Lang) and assistant engineer Sean Sullivan to help elevate the production.

Besides her environment influencing the sound on SAVANNAH ROAD, her frequent collaborator and songwriting partner Will Kimbrough plays a part in what makes Brigette’s music erupt with its soul and truth. “Will and I have strong musical chemistry; I discovered that on my first recording project with him,” Brigettte shares. “I could describe a sound I wanted and he'd play it. We’ve been writing together now for over two years. There's a comfort level that's grown with Will that's essential to good songwriting for me. We have a connection. We anticipate what the other is going to do and play off it. It’s hard to describe a vibe between folks, but, in a nutshell, we click.”

“There’s something sparkly about each song,” Brigette says about the story told by SAVANNAH ROAD. The title track is inspired by Gregg Allman’s book My Cross to Bear. The celebrated musician’s biography was Brigette’s companion and took her in all these different, musical and emotional directions. It helped her feel connected to him, Georgia, the South, and in the process, connected to herself. “Boy’s Got Soul” is a beautiful anecdote about finding someone who possesses or moves you unexpectedly, in which she uses the term “scrapyard lullabies” (a Chris Whitley reference) over smooth, yet haunting guitar strums. “Home Ground” is a poignant, soulful adventure about finding that special place where you can be free. However, it’s “Build Me A Fire” where Brigitte’s storytelling mastery really comes to life. It’s a personal story, an ode her to the hardships her mother had to overcome during the Second World War. SAVANNAH ROAD is teeming with elements of melancholy, longing, and most of all, each track brings its own little piece of the South.

The Southern California-native relocated to Nashville a few years ago and draws inspiration from her surroundings. “There’s a spirit here, a vibe in the air that gets absorbed, goes into the music,” she explains. “Something about the South, for me. And, an arsenal of amazing musicians to draw from. It's a combo of culture, history good and bad, intense weather, mother nature rules here…I don't know. Maybe it's being a little uncomfortable or on edge…it spurns good songs. You gotta get it out. You also have to rise to the level of musicianship here. There is no greater music city.”

That said, she is looking forward to hitting the road and performing her new songs for live audiences. “I'll do mostly new songs, and pull favorites and some obscure depending on the room, the audience, and my mood of course!” Confirmed tour dates are below and more will be added soon.

Fri 2/21 Newport, KY The Southgate House Revival (w/ Willie Sugarcapps)

Fri 3/7 Nashville, TN 3rd & Lindsley (w/ The Wood Brothers)

Thu 3/13 The Woodlands, TX Dosey Doe (Duo acoustic set w/ Pat Bergeson)

Fri 3/14 Austin, TX Rock Room (SXSW acoustic set)

Sat 3/15 New Orleans, LA Carrolton Station (w/ Willie Sugarcapps)

Sun 4/13 Silverhill, AL Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm

Thu 5/1 Evanston, IL Space (Solo acoustic set, opening for Paul Thorn)

Thu 5/15 Nashville, TN The Station Inn (CD release party - w/ Will Kimbrough, Brady Blade, Jimmy Wallace, and Chris Donohue)

www.brigittedemeyer.com
www.facebook.com/brigittedemeyer
www.twitter.com/BrigitteDeMeyer
www.youtube.com/brigittedemeyermusic

RHONDA VINCENT SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM 'ONLY ME' THIS WEEK

Vincent duets with Willie Nelson on new project; set to appear on Today Show on February 1 & 2

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 27, 2014) – Rhonda Vincent – the fiery vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter dubbed “the new queen of bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal – is set to release her new two-disc album Only Me on January 28, 2014. In addition to receiving an unprecedented seven consecutive “Female Vocalist of the Year” awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), being named IBMA’s 2001 “Entertainer of the Year,” and being the co-author of the 2004 IBMA “Song of the Year,” Vincent was nominated for a 2006 Grammy® award for “Best Bluegrass Album” for Ragin’ Live, as well as a double nomination in 2007 for “Best Bluegrass Album” for All American Bluegrass Girl, along with “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals” for Midnight Angel featuring Bobby Osborne.

Since her debut, Rhonda has met with increasing acclaim for her dynamic, infectious take on bluegrass. Her gift for balancing classic bluegrass sounds with subtle contemporary touches is featured throughout music. Gleaming with hope, resilience, and gratitude, Rhonda presents a set of songs that range from timelessly straight-ahead bluegrass to classic country. Joining her on the album is Willie Nelson on the title track, Daryle Singletary featured on “We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds”, and members of Diamond Rio.

“When Rhonda Vincent opens her mouth, it’s great… whether she’s singing country or bluegrass. This collection of songs on “Only Me” is incredible. God gave Rhonda an unbelievable voice and I am so thankful that we get to enjoy it. I love her like a sister and enjoy her music as her biggest fan,” says Dolly Parton.

Currently nominated for six SPBGMA awards including Entertainer of the Year, Rhonda continues to be a trailblazer for the genre. Rhonda Vincent & The Rage are the most awarded band in bluegrass history with 88 industry awards.

As part of the promotional blitz for Only Me, Rhonda will be featured in a special two-part Today Show segment that was taped in Nashville (not sure which day Rhonda appears, as of press time), as well as RFD’s Cumberland Highlanders, GAC Top 20 Countdown, RFD’s Rural Evening News, CMT.com, Country Weekly, Bluegrass Unlimited, Huffington Post, the Tennessean, Woodsongs, Billboard, The Boot, Bluegrass Today, AOL, and much more.

Track Listing:

Disc One/Bluegrass

1. Busy City

2. I’d Rather Hear I Don’t Love You (Than Nothing At All)

3. Only Me (Featuring Willie Nelson)

4. I Need Somebody Bad Tonight

5. We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds (Featuring Daryle Singletary)

6. It’s Never Too Late


Musician Credits:
Hunter Berry - fiddles

Brent Burke - resophonic guitar

Mickey Harris - upright bass

Aaron McDaris - banjo

Rhonda Vincent - mandolin

Josh Williams - acoustic guitar


Disc Two/Country

1. Teardrops Over You

2. Once A Day

3. Beneath Still Waters

4. Bright Lights & Country Music

5. When The Grass Grows Over Me

6. Drivin’ Nails


Musician Credits:

Tim Crouch - fiddles

Kevin Grantt - upright bass

Carl Jackson - acoustic guitar

Mike Johnson - steel guitar

Catherine Marx - piano (all songs except Drivin' Nails)

James Mitchell - electric guitar

Michael Rojas - piano (Drivin' Nails)

Lonnie Wilson - drums

Learn more about Rhonda at www.rhondavincent.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rhondavincentofficial
Twitter: @rhondavincent13

CRACKER BARREL RELEASES VINCE GILL AND PAUL FRANKLIN’S BAKERSFIELD: DELUXE EDITION TODAY

Expanded Edition of the Critically-Acclaimed Album Contains Four Additional Tracks And Is Available at All Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations and CrackerBarrel.com 

PRESS RELEASE

LEBANON, Tenn. – (Jan. 27, 2014) – Today, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® releases Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition, an exclusive and expanded edition of the critically-acclaimed album from 20x GRAMMY Award-winning artist Vince Gill and famed steel guitarist Paul Franklin. The critically-acclaimed CD contains four additional songs (for a total of 14) and retails for $11.99 at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com. The digital version will be available beginning tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 28, via iTunes and Amazon.com.

The album, produced by Gill and Franklin, pays tribute to the “Bakersfield” sound by performing songs made famous by two of Bakersfield’s favorite musical sons, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. One of the four bonus tracks is “Buckin’ Merle,” an instrumental written by Gill as a tribute to the two country music legends. Gill and Franklin recently performed “Together Again” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in support of the Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition release.

“Paul and I are excited that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® loved the original Bakersfield album and asked us to expand it with four additional songs for the Deluxe Edition,” said Gill. 

“Being able to do this project with Vince has been a dream come true,” said Franklin. “I can’t wait to walk into my local Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and see the Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition CD on the shelves.”

“We are thrilled to release Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition from Vince and Paul,” said Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We know our guests will enjoy this exclusive and expanded version of what has already become a classic album.”

The original version of Bakersfield was released by MCA Nashville on July 13, 2013 and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. National Public Radio (NPR)’s Ken Tucker named it one of his Top Ten Albums of 2013.

Photos: Courtesy UMG Nashville

OAK RIDGE BOYS INK DEAL WITH CLEOPATRA RECORDS TO RELEASE FIRST EVER LIVE COUNTRY ALBUM

PRESS RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA. (January 24, 2014) – With a legacy that stretches across 6 decades, encompasses more than 41 million albums sold, and includes numerous iconic hit singles such as “Elvira,” “American Made,” and “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” it’s no wonder that The Oak Ridge Boys are one of the most popular live acts on the circuit today, packing fans in by the thousands and tens of thousands wherever they perform. What is surprising is that the Boys, renowned for their great live shows, have never released a full length, official hits concert album - that is, until now! Cleopatra Records will release Boys Night Out on April 15th, in three formats - CD, vinyl, and digital download - finally giving ORB fans the experience of the group’s well-polished live performance for them to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

To be sure, Oak Ridge Boys fans have been clamoring for a live album of hits for several years now, but as the band explained, “For some reason or another, the time never seemed right.” Then, in early 2013, lead vocalist and producer Duane Allen saw the stars align as the band was able to get its hands on some top quality remote recording equipment, and promptly began capturing performances of their current show dubbed “Boys Night Out.” Night after night, The Oak Ridge Boys wowed audiences across the nation with a set list that packed all of the group’s hit singles and fan favorites into one magnificent celebration. Years of preparation have made such well-loved songs as “You’re The One,” “Thank God For Kids,” and the brilliant “Bobbie Sue” sound even more exhilarating than when they were originally recorded! It might not be quite the same as being there, but it’s thrillingly close!

1. You’re The One
2. American Made
3. (I’m Settin’) Fancy Free
4. Love Song
5. Y’all Come Back Saloon
6. Sail Away
7. Dream On
8. This Crazy Love
9. Trying To Love Two Women
10. Come On In
11. Make My Life With You
12. Thank God For Kids
13. Elvira
14. Bobbie Sue

JO DEE MESSINA ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE DATE FOR "ME" - TUESDAY, MARCH 18

THE FIERCELY INDEPENDENT COUNTRY SINGER/SONGWRITER’S KICKSTARTER FUNDED PROJECT IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE TO COME OUT OF NASHVILLE

MUCH ANTICIPATED FULL-LENGTH MARKS JO DEE’s MOST PERSONAL ALBUM TO DATE AND WILL BE RELEASED ON HER OWN DREAMBOUND RECORDS 

Photo Credit: Krista Lee Photography

JO DEE MESSINA fans will soon get what they’ve been clamoring for as the multi-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriter has just announced that her new full-length album will be released Tuesday, March 18. With its title ME chosen by fans, the album marks Jo Dee's’s most personal album to date as she wrote or co-wrote many of the songs and will release it on her own newly established label, Dreambound Records, with distribution by eOne Music. For the first time in her career, Jo Dee is able to boldly do things her own way and pave her own path to success.

Spring 2013 found the fiercely independent, outspoken, and driven artist free from a long-term record deal. Jo Dee became free to make the album she wanted, so the forward-thinking country star took to the crowd-funding website Kickstarter.com to create a new full-length album for her fans, with her fans. The “My time. Our music.” campaign allowed her backers to be involved with every step that goes into creating and recording the album, and opportunities to be rewarded with exclusive content and one-of-a-kind opportunities.

Throughout the process, her fans helped Jo Dee surpass her $100,000 goal, making her Kickstarter.com campaign the most successful one to come out of Nashville and at the time of completion, the 15th largest funded music campaign in Kickstarter history. The fans were given a voice. Via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Stage-It, her fans selected which songs would be included on the album, submitted artwork for her label logo, selected the album title ME and chose the album’s first single “Peace Sign.” Check out a lyric video for the song here: http://youtu.be/TqllF4aZkuo.

Following her departure from her record label, Jo Dee began reflecting and started putting pen to paper. The feisty song “Not Dead Yet” was born. “I had been listening to the naysayers around me and thought, ‘I have so much to offer now that I'm free of the restraints I had with my label.’ I then had a conversation with my friend and co-writer saying, ‘I have so much left to do, so much left to say. Goodness! I'm not dead yet!’ And that is how the song was born. It talks about how if I listened to the small thinkers and naysayers, I might as well throw in the towel. Music is my life, it's a part of who I am. I'm not ready to give up that part of my life. Hell, I'm just getting started!”

The wife and mother of two young sons road tested a few of the new tracks, and a crowd favorite at every show is “A Woman’s Rant.” “This song had many more verses,” laughs Messina. “It was written in a few minutes. My youngest baby wouldn't sleep longer than two hours. One night I was sick and could barely move so I tried to wake up my husband to get the baby, but I couldn't get him to budge. After feeding the baby, burping him, changing him, I was wide awake. That's when I went downstairs and wrote ‘A Woman’s Rant.’ It's literally a day in the life of me. Ha!” She performed the song on “The Today Show” this past summer: http://www.today.com/video/today/52082917.

Jo Dee has always maintained an honest and personal relationship with her fans. Me also allows the public to see and identify with her vulnerable side and insecurities. “The fans chose ME as the album title. I think it fits because this record explores many different sides of who I am. The song came about through a conversation with one of my co-writers, Kathie Baillie of Baillie & The Boys, who has a grown daughter. I was feeling the stress of trying to be everything to everyone and asked her how she did it. There is a part of me that thinks when I look in the mirror, I should see Wonder Woman. When I see me, it terrifies me. Can I really pull off all the things I have to be to so many? I don't know. We'll see. This song gives folks a peek at the vulnerable side of me which isn't shown that often.”

Overall, ME is a journey. It’s honest. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s life. At this point in her life, she isn’t afraid. She’s a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend and an incredibly gifted vocalist and songwriter who is thankful for all she’s accomplished and looking forward to all that awaits her.

“This album is truly for you, the people who appreciate the creative process, as well as my amazing fans,” exclaims Jo Dee. “There’s no question, I wouldn’t be where I am today without your love and support. You’ve been with me since the beginning. This album is a fresh start for me, and I want us to go on this exciting journey together.”

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CRACKER BARREL TO RELEASE "BAKERSFIELD: DELUXE EDITION" BY VINCE GILL AND PAUL FRANKLIN

Beginning Today, the 14-Song CD will be Available for Pre-Order at CrackerBarrel.com

LEBANON, Tenn.  – (Jan. 8, 2014) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® will release Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition, an exclusive and expanded edition of the critically-acclaimed album from 20x GRAMMY Award-winning artist Vince Gill and famed steel guitarist, Paul Franklin, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. The album pays tribute to the “Bakersfield” sound by performing songs from two of Bakersfield’s favorite musical sons, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition will contain four additional songs (for a total of 14) and will retail for $11.99 at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com. One day later, the digital version of Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition will be available for purchase via iTunes and Amazon.com on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Beginning today, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® will offer Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition CDs for pre-order exclusively at crackerbarrel.com. All CDs sold during the pre-order period will be shipped to purchasers on Jan. 27, the official day of release.

Gill and Franklin shared producing duties on the album and were backed by a stellar band made up of John Hobbs on piano; Greg Morrow on drums; Willie Weeks and Brad Albin on bass; J. T. Corenflos on electric rhythm guitar; and Time Jumpers Kenny Sears, Larry Franklin, and Joe Spivey on fiddles and Dawn Sears on harmony vocals. Gill played all the acoustic and electric guitar fills and solos.

“This project has been a labor of love for me and Paul,” said Gill, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Paul and I both love the ‘Bakersfield’ sound that Buck and Merle represent. We are excited that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® approached us to create this special Deluxe Edition of Bakersfield because it allowed us to go back and record some additional songs we think everyone will enjoy.”

“I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: this may be Vince’s greatest project,” Franklin declares.  “What a showcase!  I’ve heard him sing for 30 years, but he sings licks on this record I never heard before.”

“We are proud to offer the exclusive Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition album from Vince and Paul to our guests,” said Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We hope our guests, as well as music lovers everywhere, will be excited that Vince and Paul could dip back into that well and add four additional songs to what is already a classic album.”

Full track listing for Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition:

1.  “Foolin’ Around”          

 Made Famous by Buck Owens

(Written by Harlan Howard and Buck Owens)

2.  “Branded Man”   

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Merle Haggard)

3.  “Together Again”    

Made Famous by Buck Owens 

(Written by Buck Owens)

4.  “The Bottle Let Me Down” 

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Merle Haggard)

5.  “He Don’t Deserve You Anymore”

Made Famous by Buck Owens

(Written by Arty Lange and Buck Owens)

6.  “I Can’t Be Myself” 

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Merle Haggard)

7.  “Nobody’s Fool But Yours”

Made Famous by Buck Owens

(Written by Buck Owens)

8.  “Holding Things Together” 

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Bob Trotten and Merle Haggard) 

9.  “But I Do”       

Made Famous by Buck Owens

(Written by Tommy Collins)

10. “The Fightin’ Side of Me” 

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Merle Haggard) 

11. “Your Tender Loving Care”*

Made Famous by Buck Owens

(Written by Buck Owens) 

12. “Buckin’ Merle”*

 Instrumental

(Written by Vince Gill)

13. “I Threw Away the Rose”*

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Merle Haggard)

14. “High on a Hilltop”* 

Made Famous by Merle Haggard

(Written by Tommy Collins) 

(*) Denotes exclusive tracks for the expanded album available through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. 

One of the four additional tracks on Bakersfield: Deluxe Edition is the instrumental “Buckin’ Merle,” which Gill wrote as a tribute to Haggard and Owens and the “Bakersfield” sound.

The original version of Bakersfield was released by MCA Nashville on July 13, 2013 and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. National Public Radio (NPR) recently named it one of their Top Ten Albums of 2013.

All photos courtesy of UMG Nashville

COMING SOON: WHICH ARTISTS ARE RELEASING ALBUMS IN EARLY 2014?

It's almost the start of a new year which brings new music. Looks like some good stuff on the way for all "styles" of country  from new and veteran artists.

January 14
Jennifer Nettles/That Girl/Mercury Nashville
Jon Pardi/Write You A Song/Capitol Records Nashville
Rosanne Cash/The River & The Thread/Blue Note Records
Mary Chapin Carpenter/Songs From The Movie/Rounder Records
Charlie Farley/Hog Heaven/Average Joes Entertainment-Backroad Records

January 28
Ronnie Milsap/Summer #17/Legacy
North 40/Sing Your Own Song/Rhymetown Entertainment

February 4
Eric Paslay/Eric Paslay/EMI Records Nashville
Suzy Bogguss/Lucky/Loyal Dutchess Records
Moonshine Bandits/Calicountry/Average Joes Entertainment-Suburban Noize Records

February 11
Eric Church/The Outsiders/EMI Nashville
Frankie Ballard/Sunshine & Whiskey/Warner Bros.
Irene Kelley/Pennsylvania Coal/Patio Records

March 4
Sara Evans/Slow Me Down/RCA Nashville
Martina McBride/Everlasting/Kobalt Label
Bill Anderson/Life/Red River Records (Physical release)
Kevin Fowler/How Country Are Ya?/Kevin Fowler Records-Thirty Tigers

March 25
Johnny Cash/Out Among the Stars/Legacy Recordings

NORTH 40 SCHEDULES DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE

NORTH 40 TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 

"Sing Your Own Song" to Hit Stores Digitally January 28, 2014     

   

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - - Rhymetown Entertainment duo North 40, comprised of singer/songwriters Paige Logan and Heather Looney, had a breakthrough hit with their debut single and video, "Hey Girl Hey," and now the label has set January 28, 2014 as the release date for their Sing Your Own
Song CD. Heather and Paige wrote or co-wrote all 13 songs on the album, which was produced by hit producer/songwriter/musician Leigh Reynolds and Grammy Award-winning engineer Mills Logan.

The songs on Sing Your Own Song run the gamut of emotion and the album, "is a vivid expression of what we have seen, tasted and touched throughout our lifetime," said Heather. "It has become a light for us that shines hope, encouragement and an element of truth along the way. Living life to the fullest...This is what North 40 is all about."

Seven of the 13 cuts were written by Heather and Paige, and they partnered with some of Nashville's top tunesmiths such as Jennifer Denmark, Dave Brainard, Adam Mitchell, Leigh Reynolds and Amber Rose on the remaining. The result is a collection of songs melded together and finely tuned for their fans to enjoy, remember, reflect and contemplate stirring up some dust of their own.

The female anthem "Hey Girl Hey" has received incredible feedback from Country radio, fans and the music industry. Noted music journalist Robert K. Oermann wrote "...among the many unknowns I listened to today, they (North 40) were my favorites. Give 'em a Discovery Award" in MusicRow Magazine. Brian Stayton, of WIKQ-FM in Greeneville, Tennessee wrote: "'Hey Girl Hey' became our most requested song of the week--  AND it's only Tuesday!"

Award-winning director Kristin Barlowe shot the exciting "Hey Girl Hey" video at local Nashville hotspot Canvas, and Roger Pistole handled director of photography duties. It originally premiered on the popular YALLWIRE.com and has received significant national airplay.

"As we continue to broaden our listening audience, we want all to know that we truly believe that life begins at North 40 and it's never too late to be what you might have been," said Paige, summing up the North 40 message. "One thing is certain, if you're too afraid to make that first step, you will never get to where you want to be. We want everyone to kick up some dust in their own North 40!"

Paige and Heather will be making a series of media appearances the week of release, as they take their music and their "Life Begins at North 40" brand to a national audience. Sing Your Own Song will be available at iTunes, Amazon and virtually all other digital retailers.

For additional information, news tour dates and music on North 40, visit www.North40Country.com.

Connect with them at:

https://www.facebook.com/north40country
https://twitter.com/North40country
http://www.youtube.com/north40country

JAKE OWEN BRINGS THE GOLD NATIONWIDE WITH MEDIA BLITZ THIS WEEK

Highly Anticipated Album, DAYS OF GOLD, Available Today (12/3)

Nashville, TN (December 2, 2013) – Chart-topping vocalist Jake Owen is bringing the gold nationwide with the release of his highly anticipated album, DAYS OF GOLD, tomorrow (12/3) on RCA Nashville. In celebration, he will make coast-to-coast national TV appearances.

Last night (12/2), Jake appeared on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas special performing one of his all-time favorite holiday classics, “Mele Kalikimaka.” The Vero Beach native then traveled to NYC for appearances on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz today (12/3) and will be featured on ABC’s Good Morning America tomorrow (12/4). Jake will round out the week on the west coast with a performance of his fastest rising single to date, "Days of Gold," on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live (12/5). The next stop will be Sin City where Jake will perform on FOX’s American Country Awards (12/10).

A deluxe edition of the album, featuring four bonus songs is also available exclusively at Target.

DAYS OF GOLD is poised to follow the success of Jake’s GOLD-certified BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT project, which delivered four consecutive #1 singles with the multi-week smashes the DOUBLE PLATINUM “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and PLATINUM “Alone With You,” and the GOLD-certified hits “The One That Got Away” and “Anywhere With You.”

His electrifying live shows and captivating songs have landed him coveted opening slots with Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and his first headlining tour, CMT ON TOUR JAKE OWEN: THE SUMMER NEVER ENDS 2012, which made CMT history for the most sold-out shows in a row for the annual nationwide tour. The American Country Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year threw a massive, buzzed-about summer block party in Nashville, TN, drawing a crowd of over 20,000 fans.

Keep up with Jake at www.jakeowen.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jakeowen, and follow him on Twitter @jakeowen.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE RELEASES DELUXE EDITION OF PLATINUM DEBUT HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, TODAY (11/25)

The AMA Winners Celebrate With Coast-to-Coast National TV Appearances

 

Nashville, TN (November 25, 2013) – Fresh off their American Music Award win for Single of the Year, Florida Georgia Line will release HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, a deluxe edition of their Republic Nashville Platinum-certified debut, today (11/25). The breakout duo will show just how they roll this week with coast-to-coast national TV appearances.

Tonight (11/25), FGL will appear on E!’s Chelsea Lately before heading to the Big Apple for appearances on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (11/27) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (11/28). They will conclude the holiday week with a performance of their Top 10-and-rising single, "Stay," on ABC’s Good Morning America (11/29).

The talented twosome has been racking up several awards’ show nominations, including seven fan-voted American Country Awards and will perform on the upcoming show. FGL has previously taken home multiple ACM, CMA and CMT Music Awards and garnered several TEEN CHOICE nominations.

They are continuously breaking attendance records nationwide on their first major headline dates – HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013.

 

For tour dates and more, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

 

UPCOMING CD RELEASES - DECEMBER THROUGH MARCH 2014

Lots of great new cd releases coming up in the next few months! Get your wallets ready!

November 25
Florida Georgia Line/Here’s To The Good Times: This Is How We Roll

December 3
Jake Owen/Days of Gold
Deana Carter/Southern Way Of Life

December 10
Krystal Keith/Whiskey & Lace
Parmalee/Feels Like Carolina
The Music of Nashville: Original Soundtrack Season 2, Vol. 1

January 14
Jennifer Nettles/That Girl
Jon Pardi/Write You A Song
Rosanne Cash/The River & The Thread
Mary Chapin Carpenter/Songs From The Movie

January 28
Ronnie Milsap/Summer #17

February 4
Eric Paslay/TBD
Suzy Bogguss/Lucky

February 11
Eric Church/The Outsiders
Irene Kelley/Pennsylvania Coal

March 4
Kevin Fowler/How Country Are Ya?