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John Anderson Gears Up For Whirlwind Summer Tour Following The Release Of His New Album, Goldmine

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(Nashville, Tenn. – June 17, 2015) – Country Music legend John Anderson is gearing up to take his rhythm to the road as he amps up for a whirlwind summer tour. On the heels of his latest album release, Goldmine, which was released May 26, the stateside tour will kick-off this week and will take Anderson to numerous venues across the country. In a recent interview with Billboard 615, Anderson commented about taking his new material to the road to perform for fans across the country, “It is an appreciation to the fans. I’ve seen them standing in the pouring rain, in the heat of the summer. They may complain to each other, but they don’t complain to us. They’ll be dancing out there when it’s 110 degrees, raising cane, and having a good time. They deserve a ‘thank you’ for sure, and I’m honored to have so many loyal fans.” Dates for John Anderson’s upcoming tour are as follows:June 19 – Phoenix City Amphitheater – Phoenix City, AL June 20 – Slocomb Tomato Festival – Slocomb, AL June 26 – KC Country – Kingdom City, MO June 27 – Buffalo Run Casino – Miami, OK July 10 – Big Horn Mountain Festival – Buffalo, WY July 11 – Music Ranch Montana Livingston, MT July 18 – Gardiner Farms – Tuscumbia, AL July 24 – 54 West Music Hall – Wichita, KS July 25 – Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne, WY Aug 1 – Jaycee Hall, Victoria Texas Aug 7 – Freedom Hall – Louisville, KY Aug 8 – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center – Mount Vernon, KY Aug 19 – 50th Annual Community Celebration – Opaskwayak, Canada Aug 21 – Spirit Lake Casino & Resort – Saint Michael, ND Sept 5 – Delta Fair & Music Festival – Memphis, TN Sept 12 – Dyer County Fair – Dyersburg, TN Sept 17 – 3rd Annual John Anderson Benefit Concert – Dade City, FL Sept 18 – Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion – Bristol, TN Sept 19 – Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival – Morehead, KY Sept 25 – Cher-Ae Heights Casino – Trinidad, CA Sept 26 – Kern County Fair – Bakersfield, CA Sept 27 – Harris Center for The Arts – Folsom, CA Sept 30 – State Fair Park – Yakima, WA Goldmine has already been receiving rave reviews, and has been well received from some of the music industry’s top publications. Rolling Stone recently published an article citing the origins of one of album’s featured singles, “Magic Mama.” Written by the legendary Merle Haggard specifically for Anderson, the song is an “imagery-rich number that is a rollicking standout on the new album.” Haggard commented on his relationship with Anderson, saying, “I am a big John Anderson fan. Don’t know of anything he ever did that I didn’t like! ‘Magic Mama’ I wrote especially for him. It was recorded in an excellent way, just the way I pictured it. Love you John, I love the whole album.” Anderson’s previously released All Continue reading John Anderson Gears Up For Whirlwind Summer Tour Following The Release Of His New Album, Goldmine→

3RD ANNUAL CRAIG CAMPBELL CELEBRITY CORNHOLE CHALLENGE HELPS RAISE OVER $100,000 FOR COLORECTAL CANCER

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Talented Singer-Songwriter Brings Awareness to Colorectal Cancer Education and Prevention Through One Million Strong Campaign NASHVILLE, TN (March 31, 2015) – BBR Music Group/RED BOW Records’ Craig Campbell, joined forces with Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and Bayer HealthCare on their March awareness campaign, One Million Strong, for the 3rd Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, which was held this past Sunday (3/29) in Nashville, TN. The event, hosted by GAC’s Nan Kelley, helped raise over $100,000 for colorectal cancer education, research and prevention, while honoring more than one million colorectal cancer survivors. Brad Cummings from the band Blackjack Billy, was part of the winning team of the 3rd Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. The day wrapped with a One Million Strong march around Nashville’s Centennial Park, while Jerrod Niemann, Charlie Worsham and Campbell closed-out the day with special performances in the park. Find out more straight from the source! http://www.sweettalkpublicity.com/index.php/news/53-craig-cambell/327-3rd-annual-craig-campbell-celebrity-cornhole-challenge-helps-raise-over-100-000-for-colorectal-cancer-talented-singer-songwriter-brings-awareness-to-colorectal-cancer-education-and-prevention-through-one-million-strong-campaign

CHURCH CHOIR COMES FIRST FOR ERIC CHURCH DURING CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Performances at CMT Awards, Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam, Nightly Concert at LP Field & More; Plus Pop-Up Store in East Nashville Benefiting Chief Cares Fund NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (June 8, 2015) — Eric Church has been on the road the majority of the year with his record-breaking “The Outsiders World Tour” which was ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Tours, but he will return to Nashville this week to thank the fans that have supported him since he debuted his first music at CMA Music Festival in 2006. Nominated for Male Video of the Year for his No. 1 hit “Talladega” from his Platinum-certified album The Outsiders, Church will kick-off his week performing live on “The 2015 CMT Music Awards” on Wednesday, June 10. Immediately following the CMT Awards, the CMA and ACM Award winner will move across the city to the mother church of country music, the Ryman Auditorium, and perform as part of “Marty Stuart’s 14th Annual Late Night Jam.” Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/ericchurch/905-church-choir-comes-first-for-eric-church-during-cma-music-festival

OLD DOMINION TAKES COUNTRY RADIO BY STORM

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DEBUT SINGLE “BREAK UP WITH HIM” NO. 1 MOST ADDED SINGLE, 76 REPORTING STATIONS SPINNING THE SONG ACROSS AMERICA Rising stars, Old Dominion, have taken Country Radio and America by storm with their debut single “Break Up With Him.” This week Old Dominion’s first single was the No. 1 most added song at country radio with 42 new playlist “adds” and 76 first week reporting stations spinning the song by the band Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, Country Weekly and the Huffington Post agree are a “band to watch.” “The support that Country Radio has shown us out of the gate like this is unreal,” says Old Dominion. “We are so proud of this song and the entire team of people who are working with us. We can’t wait to see where this will take us!” “What a great start to BREAK UP WITH HIM! It really shows the excitement Country Radio has for this song AND this band,” announces RCA’s Senior VP/National Promotion, Keith Gale. “We appreciate all of our partners at Country Radio who were a part of this historic start to Old Dominion’s first single for RCA.” Clint Higham with Morris Higham Management, Old Dominion’s artist management adds “It’s so wonderful to see when good people win. Old Dominion possess all the qualities of amazing musicians, artists, writers and performers, but they are even better human beings and I speak on behalf of everyone involved on the team that they make it exciting to come to work every day . We are thankful to our friends and partners at country radio who are seeing it too and seeing the fans embrace the music.” “Break Up With Him” was written by all five band members; lead singer Matthew Ramsey, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, drummer Whit Sellers, bassist Geoff Sprung and lead guitarist Brad Tursi, making the first song that the band has written together as a collective group. It is also of note that the Old Dominion band members have other songs on the radio charts currently that they’ve written, including Blake Shelton’s “Sangria,” Tyler Farr’s “A Guy Walks Into A Bar,” and the recent Dierks Bentley hit “Say You Do.” In addition to the hit songs currently/recently on the charts, Old Dominion band members also wrote “Better Dig Two” and “Chainsaw” (The Band Perry), “Come Back To Me” (Keith Urban), “Wake Up Loving You” (Craig Morgan) and “Save It For A Rainy Day” (Kenny Chesney) to name a few. Old Dominion has toured together for over 8 years and show no signs of stopping. Currently, not including solo headlining shows, they’ve joined Kenny Chesney for a run of 18 stadium tour dates on The Big Revival Tour to take the band through August. With the amount of time Old Dominion spends on the road it was no wonder that “Break Up With Him” was penned there as well. With the beginning melody of “Break Up With Him” being laid down one day at a sound check, lyrics coming together Continue reading OLD DOMINION TAKES COUNTRY RADIO BY STORM→

Country Legend John Anderson Collaborates With Keith Urban On “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets”

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Special To Air May 15 On CBS The legendary John Anderson is scheduled to join Keith Urban for a collaborative performance on “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets,” a CBS special featuring Country music luminaries and chart-topping artists. The two-hour musical event will air on Friday, May 15. “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets” was taped during the recent 50th Annual ACM Awards in Arlington, TX, and features an evening of unforgettable collaborations between country legends and modern acts. In addition to the upcoming “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets” on May 15, Anderson will join Keith Urban again for a performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY on July 25. For additional information about this appearance and other upcoming John Anderson shows, visit the tour section of his website at JohnAnderson.com. Most recently, Anderson announced that he is releasing a new album, Goldmine, on May 26. Produced by Joe Spivey, the album marks Anderson’s first release in nine years, and will be released on his own record label, Bayou Boys Music. The 13-track collection of original material features authentic lyrics and Anderson’s signature sound. The award winning and Hall of Fame songwriter wrote or co-wrote 12 of the album’s 13 tracks. Additionally, lead off single “I Work a Lot Better” will be shipped to radio on May 11 and will be available for download on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. For more information on John Anderson, visit his official website at JohnAnderson.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. About John Anderson: Country music chart-topper John Anderson has a proven track record of success since first coming to Nashville in 1971. With a career that has produced multiple award nominations, including a Grammy nomination, an ACM Career Achievement Award, a CMA Horizon Award, induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, 23 albums and over 60 singles, 26 of which reached Top 10; John Anderson has been a staple in Country music during his entire 44 years in the format. With multiple hits under his belt including, “Seminole Wind,” “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night,” “Money In The Bank,” “Wild And Blue,” “Black Sheep” and “When It Comes To You,” Anderson is now releasing a brand new 13-track album, Goldmine, under his own newly-formed record label, Bayou Boys Music, on May 26, 2015. The album features 12 tracks either written or co-written by Anderson and leadoff single “I Work A Lot Better” will hit radio on May 11. With a heavy tour schedule through the summer of 2015 and additional dates booked into December, Anderson clearly has no plans of slowing down. For additional information on John Anderson’s upcoming album and tour dates, visit his official webpage at http://www.JohnAnderson.com/. John Anderson and Keith Urban Behind-The-Scenes of “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets” Photo credit: Getty Images/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music Hi-res John Anderson and Keith Urban Perform During “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets” Photo credit: Getty Images/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music Hi-res John Anderson and Keith Urban Perform During “ACM Presents: Superstar Continue reading Country Legend John Anderson Collaborates With Keith Urban On “ACM Presents: Superstar Duets”→

THE BIG REVIVAL TOUR AND THE BURN IT DOWN TOUR COME TOGETHER

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Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean join their two hot tours together for a special ten night stadium run! The forecast for summer 2015 just got a little bit hotter as we find out heavy headliners Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean are teaming up for TEN stadium shows together! The Burn It Down Tour and The Big Revival Tour presented by Corona Light, will meet up for 10 stadium shows next summer. The first shows to go on sale for the unprecedented pairing are New England’s Gillette Stadium on Aug. 28, 2015 and San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium on May 2, 2015. More on-sale information and special guests will be revealed over the coming weeks. Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean Merge for 10 Stadium Shows in 2015 “We’ve played so many of these stadiums so many summers, I know just how hard the fans coming out can rock,” Chesney says. “There aren’t a lot of guys out there who can hit it the way Jason does, so I’m glad we’re able to bring both of our tours together for 10 nights this summer. I know what me and the guys are bringing in terms of music, and I know Jason can hang with us!” “Kenny is the guy everybody in country music looks up to when they think about workin’ hard, building your career out on the road and getting to eventually play stadiums,” added Aldean. “When we first started dipping our toe into that business a few years ago, he’s the guy I would call or text for advice. We have a real friendship. Don’t get me wrong…that doesn’t mean I’m going to make it easy to follow me every night…he’s gonna have to work for it harder than he ever has before!” Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean Joint Tour Dates:   Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Levi’s Stadium Santa Clara, CA Saturday 5/2/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean AT&T Stadium (formerly Dallas Cowboys Stadium) Arlington, TX Saturday 5/16/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI Saturday 6/20/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean CenturyLink Field (Formerly Qwest Field) Seattle, WA Saturday 6/27/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Target Field Minneapolis, MN Saturday 7/18/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Rose Bowl – Pasadena Pasadena, CA Saturday 7/25/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO Saturday 8/1/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Sports Authority Field At Mile High Denver, CO Saturday 8/8/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean MetLife Stadium (Formerly New Meadowlands Stadium) East Rutherford, NJ Saturday 8/15/2015 TBD view tickets Kenny Chesney & Jason Aldean Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA Friday 8/28/2015 TBD view tickets

25 YEARS OF HITS, 25 YEARS OF LIVE SHOWS, 25 YEARS OF ALAN JACKSON

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Alan Jackson Launches 25th Anniversary KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR Tour Kicks Off In Fort Myers, FL On January 8 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2014) Country superstar Alan Jackson rings in 2015 with the continuation of the multi-faceted 25th anniversary celebration and the launch of his 25th Anniversary KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR. Sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation, the tour kicks off in Fort Myers (Estero), FL on January 8 and will culminate at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver (Morrison), CO on May 17, 2015. Joining Jackson on his KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR will be Capitol Records Nashville’s Jon Pardi and Grammy/CMA/ACM nominated hit singer/songwriter Brandy Clark. Alan Jackson’s 25th Anniversary KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR will be a memorable celebration for his longtime fans as well as legions of new fans who are discovering his music through the many songs that have withstood the test of time and influenced many new artists of today like the tour’s special guests Jon Pardi and Brandy Clark. Fans will hear the songs they love from the man who wrote them and made them famous including his massive debut hit, “Here In The Real World” to “Chattahoochee,” “Drive,” “Gone Country,” the summertime party-anthems “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Good Time,” and many, many more.   Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/brandyclark/746-25-years-of-hits-25-years-of-live-shows-25-years-of-alan-jackson

KENNY CHESNEY DROPS “TIL IT’S GONE”

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Hits Billboard’s Top 40 Two Weeks Before Add Date as The Big Revival Picks Up Good Reviews and Strong Sales Nashville, TENN. (September 29, 2014) – Kenny Chesney heard “Til It’s Gone” and he knew he had the distillation of everything The Big Revival was destined to represent. Not about how far or how much, the surging midtempo David Lee Murphy/Rodney Clawson/Jimmy Yeary song was an invitation to not just being in the moment, but hanging onto the one or ones you love for all its worth. “Obviously, it’s a song for a guy and girl and that moment in a relationship where you put everything on the table,” Chesney says of the song that sweeps listeners up in another one of the intriguing rhythms on Revival. “But when I heard it, I thought of my audience, of the No Shoes Nation – and what an act of faith it is for us to get together. There are people whose lives might be falling apart, who’ve travelled a hundred miles to get there, who just need to have that night where their faith in living is restored… and if you live like that, I think, the song suggests you can get all the good out of what’s meant to be.” With “American Kids,” The Big Revival’s debut single, spending two weeks at #1 on the Country airplay charts, Chesney knew he had to come with something that packed the same stopping power. A direct invitation, “Til It’s Gone” is powerful, long on the embrace of the audience and full of the passion he sought to capture on his new record. Chesney chose wisely: two weeks before radio stations were even supposed to add the single, it hit Billboard’s Top 40. Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/kennychesney/724-kenny-chesney-drops-til-its-gone

JEFF DUNHAM PROVES LAUGHTER IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE IN NEW “ALL OVER THE MAP” COMEDY SPECIAL

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FIRST OF ITS KIND, UNPRECEDENTED WORLD TOUR ACROSS FIVE CONTINENTS TO AIR ON COMEDY CENTRAL® NOV. 16; AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD, AND DOWNLOAD NOV. 18 Dunham’s Las Vegas Residency to Commence November 28 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thursday, Oct. 9– Being named the top comedian in North America wasn’t enough for Jeff Dunham and his iconic creations, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, José Jalapeño, Bubba J and Walter – the ventriloquist set out in early 2014 to embark on an unprecedented world tour where he performed across five continents to bring his beloved characters where few American comedians have dared to perform. The result is his highly anticipated stand-up comedy television special, “Jeff Dunham: All Over The Map,” premiering on Comedy Central® on Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and to Blu-ray, DVD and Download on Nov. 18. Dunham had to be careful while traveling the globe, especially during appearances in Singapore or United Arab Emirates, where if he told the wrong joke, he risked being handcuffed before ever leaving the stage. While in Malaysia, Dunham was especially warned about incorporating Achmed the Dead Terrorist after their government forbid the infamous character’s presence. How in the world could Jeff do a show without the world’s most beloved terrorist? Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/jeffdunham/738-jeff-dunham-proves-laughter-is-the-universal-language-in-new-all-over-the-map-comedy-special-

ERIC CHURCH’S RECENTLY LAUNCHED “THE OUTSIDERS WORLD TOUR” HITS BIG WITH FANS AND CRITICS

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Church’s New Single “Talladega” is the No. 1 Most Added Song at Country Radio Celebrating Four CMA Nominations, Church Will Return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 15, 2014 Nashville, TN – (Oct. 2, 2014) – With just a handful of shows into his jaunt, Eric Church’s “The Outsiders World Tour” has already drawn more than 100,000 fans to see what Jon Bream of Minneapolis’ Star-Tribune called “country’s most compelling live act.” Having launched in Bossier City, LA on Sept. 11, the tour puts a spotlight on country music’s top-selling album of 2014, The Outsiders, which features the new single “Talladega,” the No.1 most added song at country radio a week before add date – with over 100 total first week stations! Celebrating its success, Church will return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 15 to perform “Talladega.” Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/ericchurch/729-eric-churchs-recently-launched-the-outsiders-world-tour-hits-big-with-fans-and-critics