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AXS.COM SET TO PREMIERE COUNTRY NEWCOMER KAYLA ADAMS VIDEO "BURN A LITTLE COLDER" TODAY

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AXS.COM SET TO PREMIERE COUNTRY NEWCOMER KAYLA ADAMS VIDEO “BURN A LITTLE COLDER” TODAY Adams Hits No. 26 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart With Single, “Burn A Little Colder” NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Rising country star Kayla Adams‘ video for “Burn A Little Colder”, with exclusive behind the scenes footage, will have an online premiere with axs.com today. Click here to see the video for “Burn A Little Colder.” [bctt tweet=”@KaylaAdamsMusic online premiere of “Burn a Little Colder” video today on @axs”] Directed by fellow Montana native, Scott Duthie, the video was filmed on Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA. “ I think part of the reason he and I worked together so well wa s because we are both from Montana! In my eyes the best director is one who can realize your vision while also making it better than you imagined, and he definitely did that,” said Adams. “Burn A Little Colder” is rising up the MusicRow CountryBreakout™ Chart, landing at No. 26 this week. This is not Adam’s first success on the chart, her previous single “Sober & Sorry” hit No. 20 on the MusicRow chart. With all she’s accomplished thus far, the Montana native has proven she is an artist to watch in 2016. Adams has had previous success with “Sober & Sorry” which was her first top 20. Adams spent part of the year touring with country duo Branch & Dean as they raised funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “This girl is not sitting around hoping the phone will ring. She’s all about mak ing things happen, even if it means driving hundreds of miles on her own and living out of a camper… She’s got talent, tenacity, and the courage to get out in the world and take chances. She’s got the heart of a gypsy, and the voice of a star,” said Andrea Blair, Montana Woman Magazine. For more information on Kayla Adams follow her on Facebook and Twitter, or visit kaylaadamsmusic.com ABOUT KAYLA ADAMS Modern Country singer Kayla Adams, just wants to do music, period, and will go anywhere, anytime for the sake of a song. Adams, whose debut single “Sober & Sorry” was a hit- reaching No. 20 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout™ chart . At 24, Kayla has already spent years on the road, both solo and as a band member, in addition to having received a fair amount of schooling, and all for one reason: the love of the music. Adams has opened up for acts such as Kellie Pickler, Rodney Atkins, LL Cool J, Karmin, Heidi Newfield and Smashmouth.

Round Hill Music enters into asset purchase agreement w/ Hall of Fame Songwriter, Bob DiPiero

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Round Hill Music enters into an asset purchase agreement with Hall of Fame Songwriter, Bob DiPiero   Round Hill Music has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Hall of Fame Songwriter Bob DiPiero.  DiPiero has been responsible for an uninterrupted string of country music hits. One of Nashville’s most prolific and consistent songwriters, Bob possesses a humble drive to keep learning and stay relevant. He has had over 1,000 songs recorded by other artists, countless hit singles, and an astounding 15 #1 hits. His songs have been featured in TV shows, commercials and movies. In 2011 his song “Coming Home” from the Country Strong movie soundtrack was nominated for both an Oscar and Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.” “I am so excited that Round Hill has purchased Love Monkey Music’s Bob DiPiero catalog.  It contains many of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member’s greatest hits in addition to the brand new single “Boys Like You” by Fancy, feat. Ariana Grande and Megan Trainer.  It will be a blast to work with Bob and Leslie to exploit the many undiscovered gems that lie in this important catalog.”- Mark Brown, VP&GM Round Hill Music, Nashville L-R: Mike Milom – attorney; Bob DiPiero; Mark Brown – Round Hill Music – VP&GM, Nashville; Matthew Beckett – attorney Among his other countless awards are 50 BMI Million-Air honors, multiple Songwriter of the Year awards and 2 consecutive Triple Play awards for 3 #1 songs within a 12 month period. Bob is the originator of the CMA Songwriters Series and has served as its Host for 10 years, bringing Nashville’s finest songwriters and artists throughout the United St ates and overseas to Belfast, Dublin, London and Paris. In 2007, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and Nashville’s Walk of Fame. About Round Hill Music: Headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, Round Hill Music was founded by Josh Gruss in 2010 in partnership with Richard Rowe and Neil Gillis, as a boutique-sized music publisher offering high-to uch administration and creative services to its songwriters. Since then, Round Hill Music has built an extensive catalog of music recorded and performed by the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Bon Jovi, Steve Perry, Louis Armstrong, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Def Leppard, Carrie Underwood, Backstreet Boys, Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Mötley Crüe, Daughtry, Gavin Rossdale, Michael Bolton, Percy Sledge, Katy Perry, and American Authors.  Round Hill has also signed exclusive publishing deals and joint partnerships with a number of established music companies including record label Mexican Summer, licensing company Bosshouse Music as well as Big Loud Shirt Industries, Big Loud Bucks, and Feel Music Group, and also provides a high level of service to their songwriters and producers including Marti Frederiksen (Mick Jagger, Def Leppard, Pink, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood), s inger/songwriter Wade Kirby (Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, George Straight), and singer/songwriter Tatu (Eve, DJ Headhunterz). Songs in the company’s Continue reading Round Hill Music enters into asset purchase agreement w/ Hall of Fame Songwriter, Bob DiPiero→

KELSEA BALLERINI MAKES PERFORMANCE DEBUT ON ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA & NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

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KELSEA BALLERINI MAKES PERFORMANCE DEBUT ON ABC’s GOOD MORNING AMERICA & NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Rolling Stone Country Praises “Charming” Performance of Top 10 & Climbing Hit “Dibs” Kelsea Ballerini chats with Good Morning America host Amy Robach about her meteoric rise to stardom yesterday. Photo Credit: ABC/Fred Lee NASHVILLE, TN (Jan. 14, 2016) – Bringing new meaning to day-to-night, rising New Artist Kelsea Ballerini made debut performances on ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers yesterday (1/13). The Black River Entertainm ent recording artist started the day off with a “charming” (Rolling Stone Country) performance of her Top 10-and-climbing hit single “Dibs” and had a chance to chat with GMA host Amy Robach about her meteoric rise to stardom as well as what’s ahead for 2016 including being named Radio Disney’s “NBT” (Next Big Thing). Showing off another side of the sassy singer/songwriter, Ballerini performed fan-favorite “XO” from her acclaimed debut album THE FIRST TIME that night on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In case you missed it, watch Good Morning America here: Performance of “Dibs” – https://gma.yahoo.com/video/country-singer-kelsea-ballerini-performs-130806484.html Interview with Amy Robach – https://gma.yahoo.com/video/country-star-kelsea-ballerinis-meteoric-130606117.html Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers here: http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/video/kelsea-ballerini-performance-xo/2968221?onid+147636#vc147636=1 Currently touring across the country, she will join select dates on Billy Currington’s SUMMER FOREVER Tour kicking off in February, and has previously shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. About Kelsea Ballerini Kelsea Ballerini launched to stardom with the release of her #1, GOLD-certified debut “Love Me Like You Mean It.” Abuzz with shout-outs from superstars Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town, she is the first solo female artist in nine years to hit #1 with her debut country single and one of only 11 women to have ever hit the top of the charts with a debut. Scoring a number of recent high-profile media appearances, the Black River Entertainment recording artist has been named “The Country Sweetheart” in People Magazine’s elite “Ones to Watch” portfolio, touted by Billboard Magazine as “Country’s Next Queen,” praised by Rolling Stone as the “Nashville It Girl” and selected as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country. Co-produced by Forest Glen Whitehead and Jason Massey, THE FIRST TIME landed Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and released to rave reviews with Billboard acclaiming, “Her frankness and honesty are rooted in country’s long tradition of storytelling, a tradition that she deftly adapts to both 21st century and timeless concerns.” The talented singer/songwriter wrote or co-wrote all 12 songs on the project. Racking up her first CMT, CMA and AMA award nominations this year, she received Billboard’s “Rising Star” award at the prestigious 2015 Women In Music event.  For tour dates and more information, visit KelseaBallerini.com. Reach out to her on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and YouTube. 

Rascal Flatts Enlist "The Voice" Finalist Barrett Baber as Opener for Rhythm & Roots Residency at The Joint, February 17-March 5

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RASCAL FLATTS ENLIST “THE VOICE” FINALIST BARRETT BABER AS OPENER FOR RHYTHM & ROOTS RESIDENCY AT THE JOINT, FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 5 Listen to Barrett Baber here – [youtube i2gS7XtNOeo]Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts announced today that season nine finalist of NBC’s “The Voice” Barrett Baber will join the trio on their Rascal Flatts Rhythm & Roots residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. The nine-show run takes place at the award-winning music venue from Wednesday, February 17 to Saturday , March 5. Tickets are on sale now and start at $39.95. An Arkansas native, Baber’s inspiration for singing and creating music started with frequent visits to Memphis, Tennessee, only a few miles from his hometown in Marion, Arkansas. On Beale Street, Baber was exposed to blues, R&B, country and rock by street performers, local bands and touring artists. His musical career eventually led him to winning CBS’s GRAMMY Gig of a Lifetime award in 2014. One year later, Baber auditioned for NBC’s season nine of “The Voice” and landed a spot on legendary country artist Blake Shelton’ ;s team. He caught the attention of millions of viewers, delivering one of the most memorable introductions to a true artist and entertainer the show had ever seen. With his commanding performance energy, Baber owned the stage from round one and his unique, soulful country sound stood out among the entire show as something truly special. “Rascal Flatts is one of country music’s most legendary groups, and I’m both humbled and honored to have the opportunity to share a stage with such an iconic band in such an iconic city at an amazing venue like The Joint,” said Baber. “I’m certain that these shows will leave peop le saying only one thing… WOW!” Show Dates: Wednesday, February 17 at 8 p.m. Friday, February 19 at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 20 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Friday, February 26 at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95 (plus applicable service fees) and are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel box office, by calling 888.9.AXS.TIX or online at www.axs.com. For more information on Barrett Baber, please visit www.barrettbaber.com

SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists

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SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest® Music Conference and Festival (SXSW®) is pleased to announce the third round of artists invited to perform. This is a small sample of the wide array of artists performing for the attending global music community. SXSW Music’s 30th annual event takes place Tuesday, March 15 – Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The SXSW Music Festival staff continues curating a not-to-be-missed music festival experience. The third round of artists invited to perform include: 1001 Nights Orchestra (Austin TX) 5ive (Earth TX) 8 Ball Aitken (Nashville TN) Steve Adamyk Band (Ottawa CANADA) Advance Base (Chicago IL) Aero Flynn (Minneapolis MN) Agoraphobia (Boiro SPAIN) Kita Alexander (Sydney AUSTRALIA) [Alexandros] (Tokyo JAPAN) Algodón Egipcio (Mexico City MEXICO) All Dogs (Columbus OH) Elida Almeida (Praia CAPE VERDE) Tiffany Alvord (Los Angeles CA) Ruby Amanfu (Nashville TN) Amasa Hines (Little Rock AR) Carl Anderson (Nashville TN) Andy Clockwise (Los Angeles CA) Andy The Doorbum & Justin Aswell (Charlotte NC) Daniel Antopolsky (Bordeaux FRANCE) Arbor Labor Union (Athens GA) Aries (Bilbao SPAIN) ARO (Los Angeles CA) ASTR (New York NY) Astronauts, etc. (Oakland CA) Atash (Austin TX) Atomic Stooges (Ōsaka JAPAN) Awol One & Factor (Los Angeles CA) Baby Strange (Glasgow UK-SCOTLAND) Bad Sports (Denton TX) Julien Baker (Memphis TN) Band Aparte (San Pedro CA) Banditos (Birmingham AL) Bobby Bare Jr. (Nashville TN) Bayonne (Austin TX) Beach Beach (Barcelona SPAIN) Bee Caves (Austin TX) Bel Heir (Philadelphia PA) Charlie Belle (Austin TX) The Big Pink (London UK-ENGLAND) Big White (Sydney AUSTRALIA) Birthday Boy (Toronto CANADA) Black Crown Initiate (Reading PA) Blaenavon (Liphook UK-ENGLAND) Bleubird (Ft Lauderdale FL) Bloc Party (London UK-ENGLAND) Blue Healer (Austin TX) BOAN (Austin TX) BONES (London UK-ENGLAND) Booher (Austin TX) Jackson Boone (Portland OR) Boraj (Santiago CHILE) Boreals (Barcelona SPAIN) Broncho (Tulsa OK) Melissa Brooks & The Aquadolls (Orange County CA) Built By Snow (Austin TX) Burnt Palms (Santa Cruz CA) Cala Vento (Barcelona SPAIN) CALLmeKAT (Copenhagen DENMARK) Dylan Cameron (Austin TX) Capsula (Buenos Aires ARGENT INA) Cardiknox (Los Angeles CA) Charlotte Cardin (Montréal CANADA) Carey (Nashville TN) Loyle Carner (London UK-ENGLAND) Cellars (Los Angeles CA) Ceschi (New Haven CT) The Chainsmokers (New York NY) Chanti Darling (Portland OR) Pearl Charles (Los Angeles CA) Gina Chavez (Austin TX) Chicano Batman (Los Angeles CA) Chocolat (Montreal CANADA) Maureen Choi Quartet (Madrid SPAIN) CLARA-NOVA (Los Angeles CA) Clarence Clarity (Lond on UK-ENGLAND) Clean Cut Kid (Liverpool UK-ENGLAND) David C Clements (Belfast UK-N. IRELAND) Coast Modern (Los Angeles CA) Coldair (Warsaw POLAND) Judy Collins and Ari Hest (Denver CO) Wendy Colonna (Austin TX) The Compozers (London UK-ENGLAND) The Contortionist (Indianapolis IN) Bill Converse (Austin TX) Will Joseph Cook (Royal Tunbridge Wells UK-ENGLAND) JP Cooper (Manchester UK-ENGLAND) Corb Lund (South Alberta CANADA) Cosmo’s Midnight (Sydney AUSTRALIA) Frankie Cosmos (New York NY) Barns Courtney (Ipswich UK-ENGLAND) CREEPSIDE (McAllen TX) The Cult (Los Angeles CA) Denzel Curry (Miami FL) D.D Dumbo (Castlemaine AUSTRALIA) D∆WN (New Orleans LA) Daddy Issues (Nashville TN) Kat Dahlia Continue reading SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists→

AT&T Audience Network: Debuts New Original Music Programming

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THE AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK DEBUTS NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING AUDIENCE to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances all in HD and only available to DIRECTV and AT&T U-verse Customers via broadcast and mobile app. Scheduled Performances by Hunter Hayes, Hank Williams Jr., Kelsea Ballerini, Peter Frampton, Jason Derulo, St. Lucia and More. EL SEGUNDO, Jan. 13, 2016 – This month, the AT&T AUDIENCE Network will debut a new slate of original and exclusive performances every week.  Adding to the network’s premium programming slate, AUDIENCE will give music fans an intimate and unrestricted view of music’s most influential artists today, along with original content and the chance to hear their incredible behind-the-evolution stories. “AUDIENCE Network will be the premier destination for music lovers this year,” said Christopher Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T. “We’re bringing extraordinary concerts and rare musical performances from artists of every genre into your home with the premium viewing experience that AUDIENCE Network is best known for.” “We strongly believe that storytelling through music has a way to impact our audience, not just for entertainment, but in deeper meaningful ways,” said Bart Peters, vice president, development and production, AT&T. “We feel fortunate to be able to continue and expand upon our long tradition of music programming with this new slate of artists.” The new slate of music programming will be filmed in ultra high definition 4K and will include artists performing in the following settings: Exclusive concerts – From large concert events to intimate acoustic performances, get a front row seat to music’s hottest artists. Ernie Ball presents The Pursuit of Tone – Experience the incredible stories behind the sonic evolution of music’s most influential guitarists and their obsession with the guitars and influences that drive their endless pursuit of tone. At Guitar Center – Filmed in the famed Vintage Room at the Hollywood Guitar Center on the Sunset Strip, this program captures newer, breakout artists i n a unique and intimate format. Music Documentaries – Feature-length documentaries will give viewers the ultimate access to their favorite artists and provide an in-depth look at their vision and their process. Inside Tracks – Short form content gives a behind-the-scenes look at unique performance and conversations with fans’ favorite artists. New music programming premieres Friday nights. Artists currently scheduled include: Jason Derulo – Jan. 15< /li> Hank Williams Jr. – Jan. 17 Ashley Monroe – Jan. 22 St. Lucia  – Jan. 29 Jerrod Niemann – Feb. 5 Michael Ray – Feb. 12 Hunter Hayes – Feb. 19 Kelsea Ballerini – Feb. 26 Peter Frampton – Mar. 4 DIRECTV and U-verse customers can watch the new music programming and the rest of AUDIENCE Network’s critically acclaimed originals on U-verse Channel 1114 and DIRECTV Channel 2 39. They can also live stream it on the DIRECTV App and U-verse App for smartphones and tablets, directv.com and uverse.com**. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Continue reading AT&T Audience Network: Debuts New Original Music Programming→

Hank Williams Jr TV Tune-In Alert!

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IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR HANK WILLIAMS JR. TO LIGHT UP TV Icon’s New Album Available January 15 Upcoming Appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The View, CBS This Morning and Audience All Access NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Country legend Hank Williams Jr.’s new album IT’S ABOUT TIME will be available Friday, January 15 in stores and across digital retailers. The Nash Icon Records’ project marks his 37th studio album and includes the current single “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church. “I couldn’t be more excited about this album,” exclaimed Hank Jr. “I have been doing this a long time but I promise this is the best album yet and fans will not be disappointed.” [bctt tweet=”#ItsAboutTime for @hankjr @FallonTonight @JimmyFallon #FallonTonight MON 1/18 @The View #TheView TUE 1/19″] The legendary entertainer will be making national television appearances the week of January 17 in support of the album. TUNE-IN Sunday, January 17 Audience All Access – 8:00pm CT/9:00pm ET on AT&T’s Audience Network (DIRECTV Ch 239 / AT&T U-verse Ch 1114) @att Monday, January 18 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – 10:35pm CT / 11:35pm ET on NBC @FallonTonight | @JimmyFallon | #FallonTonight Tuesday, January 19 CBS This Morning – 7am CT/7am ET on CBS @CBSThisMorning | #NewsIsBack The View – 10:00am CT / 11:00am ET on ABC @The View | #TheView *Check local listings Hank Jr.’s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six PLATINUM albums, 20 GOLD albums and 13 chart-topping albums. He 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. Follow @HankJr on Twitter, LIKE him on Facebook and visit www.HankJr.com for more information.

Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video

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People Exclusive: Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video – and Jokes Arresting His Brother Was His Favorite Part (NEW YORK) – After restraining himself in a straitjacket for his previous video, Brett Eldredge was looking for a little more freedom when it came time to shoot the clip for his next single. “I had that crazy idea for ‘Lose My Mind,’ not realizing I painted myself into the corner of having to actually wear the straitjacket for the whole shoot,” the singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE with a laugh. “I wanted to do something different for ‘Drunk on Your Love’ – it’s a lighthearted, fun, feel good song and I wanted the video to reflect that.” Directed by Joel Robertson and shot in Charleston, South Carolina, the clip takes its inspiration from the 1996 film Multiplicity, in which Michael Keaton’s character is cloned until the duplications eventually overwhelm him. “We came up with the idea of multiple versions of me competing against myself for the attention of this beautiful, sweet, girl,” Eldredge, 29, explains. Playing a florist, a cop, a chef, a musician and a taxi driver, the shoot required “a lot of different locations and wardrobe changes.” So which setup was his favorite? The one that featured a cameo from his older brother, Brice. “I loved being the cop and arresting my brother. They told Brice, ‘Act like you’re resisting’ so I got to rough him up a little bit too and give him some jabs back,” he jokes. &q uot;I had to cuff him – I tried to act like I was legitimately arresting somebody, but I could not figure out the handcuffs to save my life. We were all laughing – that was my favorite, being Officer Brett for a minute.” While staging scenes for the video the day prior to the shoot, Eldredge took his florist persona to heart. “I started walking down the street in Charleston and thought, ‘I’m going to see how many people will take a flower if I pass them out.’ We had a ca mera crew with us and they caught up and followed me. I would say 95 percent of people loved getting a flower, whether they knew me or not,” he tells PEOPLE. “It was just crazy to see the reactions on people’s faces – a little thing to make their day better or make them smile. I’m trying to figure out ways to spread the love a bit more this year.” Not everyone was impressed, though. “One girl was on her cellphone and didn’t have time to take a flower. Maybe one day I’ll find her again,” jokes Eldredge. When he’s not busying himself with bouquets, the musician is preparing to hit the road again in support of his sophomore album, Illinois. A European leg this spring will be followed by another summer tour with Keith Urban, and Eldredge is looking forward to both. “I’ve never been to Europe – it’s all brand-new to me. I always hoped Continue reading Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video→

GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT REMINGTON

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GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT REMINGTON In Stores – MARCH 4, 2016. CMT Hot 20 Countdown World Premieres Video for Top 10 Hit “Backroad Song” This Weekend PHOTO CREDIT: Eric Ryan Anderson  / COVER DESIGN BY: Sarah & Shauna Dodds NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Country music trailblazer Granger Smith rounded out a banner year in 2015 and, today, confirms the release of his Wheelhouse Records debut album Remington, due out March 4, 2016. Following their acclaimed collaboration on Smith’s 4×4 EP, Remington is co-produced by Granger and the esteemed Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker). The album features the hit single “Backroad Song,” which continues its ascent at Country Radio, catapulting into the Top 10 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week. Remington delivers immensely relatable material through Granger’s vivid songwriting. “I’ve always thought of my albums as diaries of my life,” says Granger. “Some songs are easy and light-hearted, while others are painful and personal. During this time, we welcomed the birth of my little boy, and we lost my dad. “My life was such a roller coaster during my time writing and recording Remington, and you can hear that journey in these songs.” Granger effortlessly takes the listener on a ride with songs like “Tractor,” a poignant ode to his father and the impact he had on his life; and with “Blue Collar Dollars” by painting an authentic picture of small towns, hard work and young love. And fans are sure to rave about “Merica,” a brand new track featuring Granger’s wildly popular alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. Adding to the excitement surrounding the single, CMT will world premiere the official “Backroad Song” music video (directed by Chris Hicky) this weekend on CMT Hot 20 Countdown. Tune-in at 9am ET/8am CT this Saturday, January 16 and keep up with the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #CMThot20. The show will encore Sunday, January 17 at 9am ET/8am CT. Fans can also watch the “Backroad Song” premiere via Granger Smith’s CMT artist page at: http://www.cmt.com/artists/granger-smith/ Accolades continue to pour in for the fast-rising star. Granger has been named Rolling Stone Country’s “New Country Artists You Need To Know,” MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing,” Billboard’s “Artist To Watch,” Huffington Post’s “Top 20 Artists To Watch,” Taste of Country’s “Hottest New Act of 2016” and Myspace’s “10 Country Artists That Should be on Your Radar in 2016.” Granger recently celebrated another milestone in his prolific career making his Grand Ole Opry debut, delivering back-to-back performances at the legendary Ryman Auditorium also known as the “mother church.

Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt to Headline iHeartCountry Festival

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People Exclusive: Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt Among Performers Headed to Austin for iHeartCountry Festival Buckle up, Austin. Country’s biggest stars are headed your way in April. For the third year in a row, the iHeartCountry Festival is set to take place at the Frank Erwin Center. This year, the superstars hitting the stage include Miranda Lambert, Lee Brice, Chris Young, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell. Tickets for the festival go on sale today, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. CT on Ticketmaster.com. But for those who can’t make it, iHeartMedia’s country radio stations will be broadcasting the event live.