Show Dog-Universal Music Debut Album Led By Single “Get Your Redneck On” (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Show Dog-Universal Music will release Whiskey & Lace, the debut album from Krystal Keith, December 10. Produced by Krystal’s father Toby Keith and Mark Wright, the album is advanced by debut single “Get Your Redneck On,” which recently impacted at radio. Find out more directly from Show Dog Universal!
RALEIGH, N.C. – – Country music singer Kellie Pickler was presented with the Heart for the Warrior Award from the USO of North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Ninth Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Raleigh, N.C. The award is given to those who, through their selfless service and contributions, continuously lift the spirits of the troops and their families. Pickler, an Albemarle, N.C. native, participated in her first USO tour in 2007. Since then, she has performed for more than 30,000 troops stationed in eight different countries. “I am so honored to be here,” said Pickler during her acceptance speech. “I am so blessed to have such a beautiful friendship with the people that make up the USO. I come from a military family. I’ve always had a great deal of respect for our service men and women. I work a lot with the USO, I love working with them. We’ve been able to do so many tours overseas. To be in a position where you can take a little piece of home to your service men and women, why would you not do that? They need to know we have their back because they have ours.” The Gala honored service members and people from the community who support America’s military heroes. As part of the evening’s festivities, the USO of North Carolina held a live auction which included a signed guitar from Pickler. The winning bidder was Frank Stewart, who paid $4,900 for the guitar. In total, the Live Auction raised $81,550. The Black River Entertainment recording artist will release her fourth album, The Woman I Am, on Nov. 11. The album, which features her current single, “Little Bit Gypsy,” is available now for pre-sale orders at www.KelliePickler.com. Pickler will also perform on “CMA Country Christmas,” which will tape in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to air on the ABC Television Network on Dec. 2. Country singer Kellie Pickler receives the Heart for the Warrior Award at the USO of North Carolina’s Ninth Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Raleigh, N.C. on Oct. 19. Photographer: Jess Isaiah Levin Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/kelliepickler/537-kellie-pickler-honored-with-heart-for-the-warrior-award-from-uso-of-north-carolina
NEW YORK – Country music fans everywhere cheered when singer-¬songwriter Toby Keith announced his upcoming album Drinks After Work would be available on October 29, 2013. To add to the excitement, Keith is showing his fans extra love by partnering with entertainment company ‘ZinePak to create the ultimate deluxe version of Drinks After Work. Fans can pre-order the pack driectly from Wal-Mart at http://smarturl.it/DAWzinepak Find out more directly from Show Dog Universal!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013)– “The Outsiders,” the first single off the upcoming new studio album from Eric Church (EMI Records Nashville), will be available for digital purchase and shipped to radio on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The song was written by Church and Casey Beathard and produced by Jay Joyce, Church’s longtime producer. The single will officially go for adds on Monday, Oct. 28. Church teased the news of what’s to come with a video exclusively shared with the Church Choir that has generated a lot of speculation due to its cryptic warning: “On Oct 22 you’ll find out just who we are.” Church is the entertainer Rolling Stone named as one of the “50 Greatest Live Acts Right Now” in its Aug. 15, 2013 issue. Fans in Austin, Texas recently experienced that for themselves at ACL Festival where Fuse.tv wrote, “Church treated his set like a stadium show….[and] had one of the most diverse fan bases of the festival.” No wonder Spin Magazine ranked Church as No. 4 out of 10 on their “Best Things We Saw on Saturday” list from their coverage of Lollapalooza 2013 earlier in the year. The Boston Globe referred to him as “a jacked-up force” when he performed with Kenny Chesney at Gillette Stadium this summer. The Orange County Register, in reviewing his show at Angel Stadium, said, “Church’s 75-minute performance was electrifying,” “rip-roaring,” “attitude aplenty and a performance that alone was well worth the ticket price.” Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/ericchurch/533-eric-churchs-highly-anticipated-new-single-will-be-shipped-to-radio-on-oct-22
Chase Rice‘s six-song digital EP continues to dominate iTunes downloads as No. 1 Digital Country Album NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2013) – More than one week after its digital release, Chase Rice‘s smashing six-song EP Ready Set Roll remains at the top of iTunes download lists, sitting at No. 1 on the Digital Country Albums chart and maintaining a strong position in the Top 5 Country Albums, Top 10 New Albums and Top 20 Albums of all genres. The physical version of Ready Set Roll has yet to be released, with a highly-anticipated street date of November 26. A stripped, acoustic version of “Jack Daniel’s And Jesus” will be included as a bonus track on the forthcoming physical album. To download Ready Set Roll on iTunes, click here. Rice, who gained recognition as a co-writer of Florida Georgia Line’s summer crossover hit “Cruise,” is also a co-writer on each of the EP’s songs. The album’s lead single “Ready Set Roll” peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Songs chart in both the U.S. and Canada, racking up total sales of more than 48,000 in its first week. Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/chaserice/535-ready-set-roll-still-riding-high-on-the-charts-one-week-after-digital-release
NASHVILLE, TN (October 16, 2013) – Last night (10/15), Jake Owen performed his Top 20-and-climbing hit “Days of Gold” on TBS’ Conan. Watch via http://teamcoco.com/video/jake-owen-10-15-2013. The vibrant song is the title track for the chart-topping vocalist’s highly anticipated album, which is now available for pre-order: http://smarturl.it/daysofgoldalbum. A gold perk for pre-ordering, the early birds will get a new song every two weeks until the album is released on 12/3. Find out more straight from the source! http://www.sweettalkpublicity.com/index.php/news/17-jake-owen/156-jake-owen-performs-top-20-climbing-single-days-of-gold-on-conan-highly-anticipated-album-days-of-gold-now-available-for-pre-order
Like the roads leading up to Mulberry Mountain, the talent of the musical acts appearing at the first ever Thunder on the Mountain country music festival was steep. With headliners Luke Bryan and Toby Keith and over 50 other acts including Justin Moore, Easton Corbin, Montgomery Gentry, Casey Donahew Band and Thompson Square, this festival did, in fact, bring the thunder. In addition to three days and three stages filled with booming entertainment, the festival’s setting was a force to be reckoned with. Located on 650 acres of breathtaking hills, big skies and gorgeous scenery, it was hard not to consider your surroundings as another main act. Camping, fishing, rafting, hiking and even helicopter rides were available to festival goers – along with a wide selection of food and shopping options. The Bud Light Main Stage housed the festival’s bigger acts. If you were looking for a more private show, the Country Pavilion and George’s Majestic Backwoods Stage provided a smaller, more intimate backdrop. The great thing about country music is how gracious the artists are when it comes to their fans. Recurring statements such as, “Thank you,” “We couldn’t do this without you,” and “We love you,” were uttered from artists’ lips throughout the entirety of the festival. On Saturday night when the last of the tour buses rolled out and the dust settled, hearts sank, yet simultaneously fluttered with excitement at the thought of what is in store for next year. If you couldn’t make it to Thunder on the Mountain this year, do yourself a favor and don’t make the same mistake twice. Make the drive up that curvy, winding road in 2014. You won’t be disappointed.
The Lone Bellow: Cry, Dance, Smile and Shout…Live From Memphis, TN! I’ve been listening to The Lone Bellow for quite a few months now. “You Never Need Nobody” is one of those songs I sing in my car on every commute home. A unique blend of country, folk and gospel, the trio’s heartfelt melodies pull you in and simply won’t leave you alone. If I had to describe this band in one word, it would be “emotional.” It’s rare to come across music that triggers such a wide range of feelings. Every song on their self-titled, debut album makes you want to cry as hard as you can, dance as much as you can, smile as big as you can and shout as loud as you can – all at the same time. I was blessed with the opportunity to see trio, made up of lead singer Zach Williams, guitarist Brian Elmquist and mandolin player Kanene Pipkin, in an intimate setting at 1884 Lounge in Memphis, Tennessee. Elmquist and Pipkin, also vocalists, harmonize with Williams in a way that makes you wonder how three people who are so musically compatible managed to find one another. My favorite concerts have always been the kind where you can literally reach out and touch the artist. This was one of those concerts. There were moments when I closed my eyes and forgot where I was. There were moments of dancing and there were moments of tears. I guess you could say I was all kinds of emotional, and I wasn’t the only one. Aside from their stunning execution, my favorite thing about The Lone Bellow’s performance was that you could feel the raw emotion radiating from their vocal chords and fingertips. What’s more, after the show, the band was much obliged to chat with their fans, sign autographs and take photos. They were approachable and relatable. It’s quite apparent that they love what they do and appreciate those who feel the same way. If you haven’t heard The Lone Bellow, please do yourself a favor and do so – right now. I guarantee you will be crying, dancing, smiling and shouting before you know it. Brittany is a guest contributor! Find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/beedab or Twitter, @BrittanyBigfish.
Interview: Sarah Darling Fills Us In By Answering 10 Random Questions. Sarah Darling is just a small town girl from Iowa with a big dream and a big voice. Her single “Home To Me” has been attracting attention all over country radio, and you can now find her on tour with Scotty McCreery starting February 14th and through the Spring. She also made a special appearance on ABC‘s “The Bachelor” Monday, February 4th as the musical guest, and had viewers wanting more from this talented artist! I put my 10 questions to the test to see if I could find out more about the darling herself. 1. At what age did you know you wanted to be a singer? I’ve been singing since I could walk and talk! My first solo was in preschool where my music teacher told my mom I was going to be a singer. 2. What was your favorite song of 2012? I love “Merry Go Round” by Kacey Musgraves. 3. Do you have a favorite place you like to perform? Hands down playing the Opry stage. 4. Do you have any pets? I have a shichon puppy! He looks like a teddy bear, maybe the cutest dog in the world. 5. If you could duet with any male artist who would you pick? I would love to duet with Michael Buble. His voice is like butter. 6. What is one thing you can’t live without? Coffee and my Bible. 7. What was the last movie you saw? “You’ve Got Mail,” I’m a chick flick girl all the way. 8. Sweet or spicy? Sweet. 9. What do you like to do in your free time? When I’m not on the road I’m in my kitchen creating something delicious. 10. Is there anything you want the world to know about Sarah Darling? Darling is my real last name. So I really am a darling 🙂 You can follow Sarah on twitter @_sarahdarling, and be sure to check out her brand new EP “Home To Me“ if you haven’t already! She’ll be heading out on tour with Scotty McCreery this month! Darling also participated in a “Twangout” #CMchat on Monday, February 4th, and CMNB’s MissMolly was one of the panel members!! Get more on Sarah Darling here. Brittany is a guest contributor! You can find more from her via Twitter.
Guest Writer Brittany Vance Asks Phoenix Stone 10 Random Questions! Is it just me or is Phoenix Stone such a kick ass name? His name really does match his music, unique. Stone is a true southern boy from Tampa, FL who discovered the spotlight as a teen. He was signed to Warner/Chappell record label, and worked with folks like The Backstreet Boys. However, I believe his pop days are probably long gone. His current single “100 Proof Moonshine,” which he wrote and produced on his own, has been getting a lot of attention, and he was also named one of the “25 Most Beautiful People Of Nashville 2012.” All I have to say is, any friend of moonshine is a friend of mine! Plus, he was brave enough to take on my 10 random questions… so, consider me a fan. 1. How does it feel to be one of the “25 Most Beautiful People Of Nashville 2012?” I was honored and flattered but I’ve never really considered myself beautiful haha 2. What artists do you currently listen to? Eric Church – any classic rock like guns N roses and Fleetwood Mac recently 3. If you could duet with any female artist who would you team up with? Kelly Clarkson or Sheryl Crow 4. How many tattoos do you have? 5 5. Beer or Wine? whiskey or moonshine for me 6. Do you have a favorite sport? White water rafting, UFC or baseball 7. Favorite Restaurant? Roosters BBQ in Nashville 8. Do you have any bad habits? Probably 🙂 9. What can we expect from you in 2013? Full length album and continuing to tour. 10. Is there anything you want the world to know about Phoenix Stone? That it takes a long time and it’s a long road to being an “overnight sensation” work hard and let your passion for music lead you…all the rest will fall into place. You can follow Phoenix on Twitter @phoenixstone1! Watch: Phoenix Stone “100 Proof Moonshine” Official Video. Brittany is a guest contributor! You can find more from her via Twitter.
