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KELSEA BALLERINI TOASTS TO “PETER PAN” WITH JET-SETTING #1 PARTY

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Star On The Rise Fills A Massive Airplane Hangar With Industry Supporters Debut Album, THE FIRST TIME, Is Now GOLD Certified Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Black River Publishing’s Dave Pacula, ole’s John Ozier, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, co-writers Kelsea Ballerini, Jessie Lee and Forest Glen Whitehead, producer Jason Massey, Black River Entertainment’s Gordon Kerr, and BMI’s David Preston Celebrating her high flying, third consecutive #1 single surrounded by planes and parachutes, Kelsea Ballerini and her music industry supporters toasted to the success of “Peter Pan” at a massive party held yesterday (10/12) in a Nashville airplane hangar.   Standing alongside the song’s co-writers Forest Glen Whitehead and Jesse Lee, Ballerini told the assembled crowd it takes the hard work of many different people to climb so high. “This is bigger than me,” she said, before concluding with a promise to keep aiming for the stars and to make her believers proud. The chart-topping success of “Peter Pan” is a historic feat, making Ballerini the first female artist – including duos or groups – to hit #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with her first three singles. Simultaneously, the fantasy-themed tune rose to the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, also making Ballerini the first female artist to score a double #1. It is the first chart-topper for Lee and the second for songwriter/producer Whitehead, who also co-wrote Ballerini’s “Love Me Like You Mean It.” Decorating the cavernous space to mimic the feel of the “Peter Pan,” music video (directed by Kristin Barlowe), directed by Kristin Barlowe Ballerini, her co-writers and co-producer Jason Massey were presented with #1 plaques and gifts from ASCAP, BMI, and publishers ole and Black River Publishing, before Ballerini’s record label – Black River Entertainment – surprised the star with news that her debut album had just reached GOLD certification for sales of over 500,000 copies. Performing alongside her co-writers, the 23-year-old then delivered laid back acoustic renditions of “Peter Pan” and “Yeah Boy,” the fun-and-flirty fourth single from THE FIRST TIME, before joining in the celebration. Capping off an outstanding year, the Black River recording artist will receive CMT’s second-annual Breakout Artist of the Year award during the network’s 2016 Artists of the Year special, premiering October 20 at 9 p.m. ET, and November 2 will find her at the 50th annual CMA Awards where she is nominated in two categories: New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. She is also vying for Favorite Female Artist – Country at the fan-voted American Music Awards on November 20, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Voting is now open through Nove mber 14 at amavote.com. Ballerini holds the distinction of having written all three GOLD-certified singles from her debut album THE FIRST TIME, including her PLATINUM-certified debut, “Love Me Like You Mean It.” Produced by Forest Glen Whitehead and Jason Massey, THE FIRST TIME showcases Ballerini’s skillful songwriting on each of the 12 songs. After spending the summer winning over audiences on Rascal Flatts’ RHYTHM & ROOTS Tour, Ballerini is set to Continue reading KELSEA BALLERINI TOASTS TO “PETER PAN” WITH JET-SETTING #1 PARTY→

Rolling Stone Country Premieres Stephanie Urbina Jones video

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To wrap up the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Rolling Stone Country today premiered country Latin artist Stephanie Urbina Jones’ video, “Vamonos! (Let’s Go).” See the video here. Rolling Stone Country’s Stephen L. Betts had this to say about Jones and her exciting new release: “Although dozens of country songs through the years have reflected a beach theme and the influence of Latin culture, the majority has been hits for white male artists.  So it’s doubly refreshing to encounter Stephanie Urbina Jones, a Latina singer-songwriter whose latest single and video, “Vamonos! (Let’s Go),” capture the joyous fantasy of a tranquil island getaway.” A song like “Vamonos! (Let’s Go)” requires a buoyant video, so director Miguel Valle (Coldplay) and producer Jerry Carlon headed to the island of Isla Mujeres in Mexico for the video shoot. Jones was totally up for it. “Two days, six crew members, two best friends, a drone, two golf carts, crashing a wedding and a crazy beautiful island in the Mexican Caribbean; we captured the heart and spirit of what I love abo ut Mexico, the Mexican people, and the song ‘Vamonos’,” she enthuses. It is well documented that songwriters find inspiration for their craft from any variety of places. While “Vamonos! (Let’s Go)” is an upbeat, breezy song with a sunny island video, it was actually written during a very difficult time in Jones’ life. With the help of co-writers Mark Marchetti and Will Robinson, she was able to draw from her heartache and write the song that breathed new hope into her life. Now, through “Vamonos! (Let’s Go)” and the rest of her music, Jo nes is on a mission to share her new hope with as many people as possible, as she believes that music is a medicine that brings joy, laughter and fun into the world during turbulent times. “Vamonos! (Let’s go)” is the second single and video from Stephanie Urbina Jones’s fifth album, Fiery Angel. The song embodies her unique brand of Latin country, which celebrates the heart and spirit of her Latin roots in country music. Fiery Angel was just one of two releases for Jones in 2015. The other was a spunky collection of holiday cheer titled Feliz Navidad Y’all. Be sure to see Stephanie Urbina Jones when she comes to your town Oct. 28-30     Day of the Dead Celebration /Springfield, IL Nov. 14           Mystery Monday at Mercado/Austin, TX Dec. 2              Fredericksburg Trolley Light the Night Christmas Parade/Fredericksburg, TX Dec. 1-8          Spirit of Christmas Tour Texas with Texas Heritage Music Foundation Dec. 4             Toys for Tots Drive at The Cove/San Antonio, TX Dec. 9              Vamonos Spirit of Christmas Show/Del Rio, TX Jan. 28            Port Aransas Civic Center/Port Aransas , TX Feb. 15-19      International Writers Conference/San Miguel, Mexico Feb. 21-26     Journey to Teotihuacan/Teotihuacan, Mexico For more information or booking, visit www.stephanieurbinajones.com. About Stephanie Urbina Jones: The San Antonio native and Continue reading Rolling Stone Country Premieres Stephanie Urbina Jones video→

Billy Currington stays in the #1 Spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart for second week. 

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BILLY CURRINGTON HOLDS THE #1 SPOT ON BILLBOARD’S COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHART FOR A SECOND WEEK AND ALSO REACHES #1 ON MEDIABASE. Country star, Billy Currington, continues to hold the #1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a second consecutive week with his hit song, “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To.” The song has also reached #1 on Mediabase. “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” is one of only six songs by a country artist to have a multi-week #1 this year. Currington is no stranger to holding a mutli-week #1. His hits “Must Be Doin’ Something Right” and “People Are Crazy” both spent 2 weeks in the top position while “Good Directions” held the spot for an impressive 3 weeks. Currington is currently wrapping up his headlining 2016 Summer Forever tour. Billy Currington – Possessing one of the smoothest and most distinct voices in any genre of music, Currington is equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad. The talented Georgia native has spent more than a decade in the spotlight proving he’s truly a man for all seasons. Since his self-titled debut album bowed on Mercury Records in 2003, Currington has scored eleven No. 1 singles, including such memorable hits as “Good Directions,” “Let Me Down Easy,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” “People Are Crazy,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “Hey Girl,” and “We Are Tonight.” Throughout his career, he has amassed an impressive list of accolades. He won the “Hottest Video of the Year” honor at the fan-voted CMT Music Awards for “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” The same year, he received an ACM nod for Top New Male Vocalist. His hit duet with Shania Twain=C “Party for Two,” earned nominations from both the CMA and ACM. “People Are Crazy” took Currington’s already hot career to another level. He earned Grammy nominations for Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song in addition to being nominate for Single and Song of the Year from the Country Music Association. For additional information, please visit BillyCurrington.com

CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO

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CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE “SALUTE TO SURVIVORS” DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO (10/9) Photo Credit: Courtesy of RED BOW Records RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell performed the national anthem at the “Salute to Survivors” game in Denver, CO (10/9). Although the Atlanta Falcons are Campbell’s home team he donned a Denver Broncos shirt with pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The singer-songwriter left the game happy as the Falcons defeated the Broncos, who were previously undefeated, with a score of 23-16. “It’s always an honor to sing our national anthem but it’s extra special to sing it on a day we celebrate and salute the survivors,” says Campbell. “Overcoming and winning against breast cancer is the greatest victory and I was glad to be a part of their day.” In addition to his current single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” ascending the country radio charts and a heavy tour schedule, Campbell is keeping busy with his husband/father duties. Sounds Like Nashville is uncovering how the country singer continues to prove he’s the dream husband and father in the weekly #HusbandGoals column. Whether it be a photograph of Campbell going with his girls to a father/daughter dance or making some of us blush with a picture of him and wife Mindy sharing a kiss, it’s easy to see how he keeps his family going strong. Campbell recently performed “Outskirts of Heaven” on NBC’s TODAY, which released to rave reviews across media and fans alike. After Rolling Stone Country featured an exclusive “First Listen” to the track that he wrote alongside Dave Turnbull, fans praised the ballad saying it “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claimed “this is what country music is supposed to sound like.” Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio working on his RED BOW Records debut album. Previously sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, he is currently touring across the U.S. with more dates to be announced soon. For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv. ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL: Campbell launched on to the country music scene with the release of his self-titled debut album (2011) delivering the hits “Family Man,” “Fish,” and “When I Get It.” To date, he has logged five consecutive charted hits with over a billion radio airplay aud ience impressions and over a half million downloads. Acclaimed as one of the genre’s most neo-traditionalist singers, his Top 15 breakout debut “Family Man” was featured on HBO’s True Blood and fan-favorite “Fish” has tallied nearly 400,000 digital copies sold. Campbell earned his first Top 10 smash with the infectious “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” from his sophomore album NEVER REGRET (2013). The gifted songwriter co-wrote Garth Brooks “All American Kid” off of MAN AGAINST THE MACHINE. Prior to landing his first record deal, the Lyons, GA native spent time on the road playing keyboard for both Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan – shows that inspired him nightly. He Continue reading CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO→

CRAIG CAMPBELL TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME (10/9)

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Current Single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” Climbing The Country Radio Charts [bctt tweet=”Campbell Continues To Prove Why He’s A Top Notch Husband In Weekly #HusbandGoals Feature On Sounds Like Nashville”]  NASHVILLE, TN (October 8, 2016) – RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell is performing the national anthem at the undefeated Denver Broncos (4-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (3-1) matchup at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, Sunday (10/9). The annual “Salute to Survivors” game also serves to raise awareness of breast cancer. Campbell, who lost his father to colorectal cancer, will proudly wear a pink shirt in support. The game kicks off at 2:05pm MDT and can be seen throughout the country on FOX. In addition to his current single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” ascending the country radio charts and a heavy tour schedule, Campbell is also keeping busy with his husband/father duties. Sounds Like Nashville continues to uncover how the country singer maintains his status as the ideal husband and father in the weekly #HusbandGoals column. Whether it be a photograph of Campbell going with his girls to a father/daughter dance or making some of us blush with a picture of him and wife Mindy sharing a kiss, it’s easy to see how he keeps his family going strong. Campbell recently performed “Outskirts of Heaven” on NBC’s TODAY, which released to rave reviews across media and fans alike. After Rolling Stone Country featured an exclusive “First Listen” to the track that he wrote alongside Dave Turnbull, fans praised the ballad saying it “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claim ed “this is what country music is supposed to sound like.” Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio working on his RED BOW Records debut album. Previously sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, he is currently touring across the U.S. with more dates to be announced soon. For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv. ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL: Campbell launched on to the country music scene with the release of his self-titled debut album (2011) delivering the hits “Family Man,” “Fish,” and “When I Get It.” To date, he has logged five consecutive charted hits with over a billion radio airplay audience impressions and over a half million downloads. Acclaimed as one of the genre’s most neo-traditionalist singers, his Top 15 breakout debut “Family Man” was featured on HBO’s True Blood and fan-favorite “Fish” has tallied nearly 400,000 digital copies sold. Campbell earned his first Top 10 smash with the infectious “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” from his sophomore album NEVER REGRET (2013). The gifted songwriter co-wrote Garth Brooks “All American Kid” off of MAN AGAINST THE MACHINE. Prior to landing his first record deal, the Lyons, GA native spent time on the road playing keyboard for both Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan – shows that inspired him nightly. He was soon discovered while playing a regular gig at the downtown Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage.

The Cadillac Three reveal ‘Drunk Like You’ live video & make their national TV debut

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THE CADILLAC THREE  ‘DRUNK LIKE YOU‘ LIVE IN SESSION – PERFORMED ‘THE SOUTH’ ON LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS – THEIR US NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT ‘DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY’ UK HEADLINE TOUR THIS NOVEMBER – Including London’s Shepherds Bush Empire Nashville trio The Cadillac Three have revealed a live video of them performing their latest single ‘Drunk Like You’, which appears on the critically acclaimed new album Bury Me In My Boots, out now. The session sees the band playing a stripped back version of the country rock anthem as well as featuring album tracks ‘Runnin’ Red Lights’ and ‘Ship Faced’. The beautiful acoustic performances showcase their musical and songwriting talents in these raw and unplugged performances with ‘Graffiti’ being released on October 21st and ‘White Lightning’ on November 4th. The videos follow their highly praised US National Television debut where The Cadillac Three performed fan-favourite ‘The South’ live on NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers last month. WATCH ‘THE SOUTH’ LIVE ON LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS HERE The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping frontman Jaren Johnston and his musical comrades, Neil Mason (percussion) and Kelby Ray (lap steel), have seen a wave of worldwide support since releasing Bury Me In My Boots on Big Machine Records last month. The album debuted at no.8 in the Official Album Charts on the first day of sales and dominated the Country Charts on both iTunes and Amazon. The Cadillac Three were named ‘Best New Band’ in the 2014 UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards and became the most played new band on Planet Rock in 2015. The band recently brought their Southern swagger to the London’s legendary Abbey Road studios were they filmed a number of exclusive live versions of their songs. Having established a loyal following in the UK with multiple sold-out headline dates and their recent electrifying performance at Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Cadillac Three will be returning to the UK for their Don’t Forget The Whiskey headline tour next month. Tickets are available now through Live Nation. DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY TOUR – NOVEMBER 2016 5th – Manchester, O2 Ritz 6th – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 7th – Cambridge, Junction 9th – Glasgow, O2 Abc 10th – Birmingham, O2 Academy 11th – Bristol, O2 Academy 13th – Belfast, Empire Music Hall 14th – Dublin, Whelans 15th – Berlin, Frannz Club 16th – Cologne, Mtc 17th – Hamburg, Nochtspeicher 18th – Munich, Backstage Hall 20th – Amsterdam, Melkweg Sugarfactory 22nd– Madrid, Chango Club   “Booze bolstered country rockers in the vein of early Kings Of Leon. Yee Haw!” – Daily Mirror “Bluesy guitars, tales of whisky and moonshine and [singer] Jaren Johnston’s tobacco-gargling growl makes the point: we’re from the South” – Mail On Sunday “’Bury Me In My Boots’ is a generous slice of southern class from a band worth sticking with” – Classic Rock “If you like Lynyrd Skynyrd but wish they weren’t so damn intellectual, The Cadillac Three might be for you…. ‘Bury Me In My Boots’ would probably sound great in a Texas honky-tonk on a starry night” Continue reading The Cadillac Three reveal ‘Drunk Like You’ live video & make their national TV debut→

STRAIGHT NO CHASER RAISE A GLASS TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON WITH "I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM"

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A CAPPELLA SENSATION UNWRAP THIRD FULL-LENGTH CHRISTMAS ALBUM  COLLECTION INCLUDES CLASSIC CAROLS AND NEW ORIGINALS INCLUDING  “FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS (FEAT. JANA KRAMER)”:   “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR” BEGINS OCTOBER 14TH IN RENO, NV ALBUM PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW: http://smarturl.it/SNCAnotherChristmas “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” ARRIVES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced details of a new holiday album. “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” – the world famous a cappella group’s sixth full-length release – arrives eve rywhere on Friday, October 28th. “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” is now available for pre-order at all DSPs as well as via the official Straight No Chaser store. All pre-orders will receive a download of “Feels Like Christmas (Feat. Jana Kramer),” an original duet that Kramer and Straight No Chaser unveiled yesterday: https://youtu.be/Cl4S1QtuJR4. Kramer, who won the 2012 Academy of Country Music (ACM) New Female Vocalist of the Year award, released her most recent album thirty one last year, which debuted at #3 on the Country Albums Chart and marked the fifth best-selling first week for a country solo female artist that year.  She is currently a contestant on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Over the last week, Straight No Chaser enlisted their fans (“Chasers”) to help unveil the tracklist of “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM.”  A few lucky fans received Christmas sweaters, each listing a song title. The fans were then asked to photograph themselves in the sweaters and to post the photos to unveil each song title.  The full gallery of photos is available here on the group’s website, http://www.sncmusic.com/.  A special edition of the album will be available at Target (both online and at retail locations) and features two additional songs, a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song “What Christmas Means T o Me,” and the classic “Go Tell It On The Mountain.”  That edition is available here: http://www.target.com/p/-/A-51672643. Straight No Chaser will celebrate “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” with the “I’ll Have Another…20th Anniversary World Tour.” The trek – which also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the group’s 1996 formation and first show at Indiana University – begins October 14th at Reno, NV’s Grand Theatre and continues through the holiday season, wrapping up in early 2017 with a series of January shows at Paris’ world renowned Salle Playel (see attached itinerary). For complete ticket information and other news, please see www.sncmusic.com/tour.     “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” marks Straight No Chaser’s first full-length holiday release since 2009’s RIAA gold certified “CHRISTMAS CHEERS.” “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” collects a cache of Christmas classics both old and new, including beloved carols, holiday favorites made famous by Coldplay, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Wonder, and newly penned original songs.  To record the album, the group returned to where their story began—Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.     Long beloved for their trademark takes on Yuletide favorites, Straight No Chaser made thei r now classic debut with 2008 RIAA gold certified debut album, “HOLIDAY SPIRITS.” The group celebrated Christmas 2014 with a revised version Continue reading STRAIGHT NO CHASER RAISE A GLASS TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON WITH "I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM"→

BUDDY LEE ATTRACTIONS SIGNS CMA & ACM AWARD WINNING, PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST JO DEE MESSINA

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Buddy Lee Attractions (BLA) is proud to welcome to their roster the multi-platinum and nine-time #1 songstress Jo Dee Messina. Talent buyers will get to experience this ACM and CMA award winning artist during the IEBA Conference in Nashville, TN on Monday, October 10th at 11:30 AM CT. “Look no further than Jo Dee Messina if you want a fierce performer who has raised the bar in both her live show and on the charts, where she became the first female in the country genre to have three multi-week number ones,” says BLA CEO and Co-owner Donna Lee. “Her two-decade career of hits has built a passionate fan base across all demographics and her relentless, high-energy performance will leave fans electrified and begging for more from this red-hot, no holds barred artist.” Jo Dee most recently released her last full length project ME on her own label Dreambound Records after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. To stay updated on Jo Dee Messina, visit the following: Website: www.jodeemessina.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jodeemessina Twitter: @jodeemessina Instagram: @jodeemessina About Jo Dee Messina Jo Dee Messina firmly established herself on the country scene with her breakthrough debut in 1996 Heads Carolina, Tails California from her self-titled album.  She would go on to top the charts nine times and score sixteen Top 40 hits including s ignature tunes: Bye, Bye, I’m Alright, Stand Beside Me, Burn and the Tim McGraw duet Bring On the Rain.  After a successful run with her launching label, Jo Dee departed and would engage her fans with the release of the critically acclaimed, crowd sourced project Me.  Throughout her career, she has taken home ACM and CMA trophies and was honored to be nominated for two Grammys.  Albums sales are over five million and counting with two Platinum and three Gold RIAA certified projects.  Known for her high-energy performances and fit lifestyle, she most recently partnered with Beachbody™ and released the song Night Crawl from their Country Heat Workouts. About Buddy Lee Attractions Serving a variety of live entertainment sectors across the globe since 1964, BLA has represented some of the biggest nam es in country music including Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, Willie Nelson, George Strait, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean.  BLA’s integrity, collective knowledge base and solid work ethic has garnered the agency numerous industry awards, including three “Talent Agency Of The Year” awards from Country Music Association, two “Tour Of The Year” Pollstar awards, and the 2014 Pollstar Touring Industry Award as “Independent Agency Of The Year.”  In addition to their celebrated roster of performing artists, the BLA umbrella also extends to their 38 Music Artist Development, 38 Music Publishing, and a public speaker division.  To stay updated on Buddy Lee Attractions, visit the following:  

Children’s Book Inspired By Dolly Parton’s Classic Song Shares Importance Of Respect And Gratitude

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Country music legend Dolly Parton brings her beloved classic to life in Coat of Many Colors (Grosset & Dunlap; on sale October 18, 2016), a new picture book for young readers with all-new illustrations by Brooke Boynton Hughes and featuring a downloadable exclusive original song by Dolly Parton, “Making Fun Ain’t Funny.” [AMAZONPRODUCTS asin=”0451532376″] Using lyrics from her classic song “Coat of Many Colors,” and inspired by Parton’s rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the picture book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton’s trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love “in every stitch.” Francesco Sedita, President and Publisher, Grosset & Dunlap, said, “As someone who grew up listening to Dolly Parton with my family, having this very special opportunity to work on the Coat of Many Colors picture book has been a lifelong dream come true. The book& mdash;and the song, of course—really speaks to how important family and community is. And how vital it is to respect those around us and to be grateful for what we have. I believe this book is one that will be passed down for generations to come.” Coat of Many Colors is the latest project in Dolly Parton’s longtime mission to support childhood literacy. In 1988, she began the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home community to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. The Foundation’s signature program is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which works with local sponsors to give every preschool child a book each month from the time he or she is born until the child reaches kindergarten. The Imagination Library has gifted over 80 million books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. Following the publication of Coat of Many Color s, NBC will air the sequel to last year’s TV movie “Coat of Many Colors.” In “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,” the Partons, a family of humble means living in the mountains of Tennessee, face a devastating event that challenges their will. But when they experience a bewildering Christmas miracle, the Partons are drawn closer together than ever—with deepened faith and love for one another. An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit “I Will Always Love You.” She has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards, and is one of only five fema le artists to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award. Dolly Parton is an instantly recognizable American icon. She is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and Continue reading Children’s Book Inspired By Dolly Parton’s Classic Song Shares Importance Of Respect And Gratitude→

Nashville’s Lennon and Maisy Partners with Sesame Workshop for Love to Learn Segment

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YouTube musical sensations, Lennon & Maisy (also known for their roles on NASHVILLE airing on CMT Thursday, January 5th) have partnered with Sesame Workshop for their Love to Learn campaign. Lennon and Maisy covers a new arrangement of the classic song I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon with Ernie. The segment will air on Sesame Street’s YouTube Channel Wednesday, October 5th. Check it out: https://sesameworkshop.imeetcentral.com/p/eAAAAAAALK-IAAAAABMGqHw Sesame Workshop’s Love to Learn initiative is a six-month campaign where Elmo and his furry friends team up with a number of YouTube stars to explore new and exciting topics. This month’s #LovetoLearn topic is a Sesame Street favorite: Music and Dancing! Sesame Street Collaborates with YouTube Stars for Love to Learn Campaign It’s no secret that Elmo loves to learn.  Now kids everywhere can join him on a learning adventure with his furry pals and YouTube celebrity friends.  With the Love to Learn campaign, beginning in July, Elmo explores a new and exciting topic each month.  Viewers will be treated to six months of playlists, available on Sesame Street’s YouTube Channel, full of brand new videos and songs featuring these topics: July: Animals.  Elmo meets Simon’s Cat, star of one of the most popular animated channels on YouTube, and learns about funny cat behaviors like bath time and playtime!  He even learns that he and Simon’s Cat have a lot in common…they just do things a little differently! August: Games and Sports.  To celebrate the Olympics, Elmo and friends learn all about teamwork and sportsmanship with special guests. September: Ready for School.  In September, Elmo gets ready for school with the hilarious Eh Bee Family.  Elmo loves it all, from packing his backpack and having his picture taken, and gets some tips from the bigger kids who are already pros!  Captain America star Anthony Mackie also shares a fun tip to help get kids ready for school. October: Music and Dancing.   Superstar sisters Lennon & Maisy cover a new arrangement of the classic I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon with Ernie.  Plus, Jason Derulo and Tori Kelly teach Elmo new dance moves and how to play the guitar. November: Cooking.  Cookie Monster celebrates his birthday by guest starring on Rosanna Pansino’s Nerdy Nummies, one of the top three female-hosted channels on YouTube.  Cookie Monster learns how to make chocolate chip cookies, his favorite! December: Kindness.  The campaign comes to a close with a topic near and dear to Sesame Street’s heart, kindness.  Elmo and social media star Jérôme Jarre join forces on a mission to spread kindness throughout New York City!  Plus, Grammy-winning country musical group Little Big Town gives Elmo tips on how to get along with your friends. Sesame Street consistently ranks in the top 10 Education channels on YouTube, with 1 billion views in 2015.  Its social media presence continues to grow, with 17.5 million followers on Facebook, 1.5 million on Twitter, and nearly 100,000 on Instagram.  Combined with the Love to Learn YouTube celebrities’ following, the Continue reading Nashville’s Lennon and Maisy Partners with Sesame Workshop for Love to Learn Segment→