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KELSEA BALLERINI GOES BIG WITH NUMEROUS NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES NEXT WEEK Soaring Single “Peter Pan” Is Top 10 and Climbing at Country Radio Singer/Songwriter Plans “Pop Up” Benefit at Nashville’s Bluebird Café Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini continues to make her case as country music’s next female superstar, lining up a full week of national TV appearances as her third consecutive single posts in country radio’s Top 10 while planning a charity concert in one of Nashville’s most hallowed clubs all at the same time. On Sunday (7/31) the unstoppable singer/songwriter appeared as a presenter on FOX’s Teen Choice Awards, where she is also nominated in the premiere country music category, Choice Country Artist. The following night (8/1) she’ll perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage, Wednesday (8/3) will feature Ballerini as part of the massive CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock concert special (also on ABC) and on Thursday (8/4) she and Arsenio Hall will co-host the grand finale of ABC’s musical retrospective “Greatest Hits” live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Her soaring third single, the clever fantasy-themed hit “Peter Pan,” catapulted into the Top 10 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week as the music video directed by Kristin Barlowe nears the 10 million views mark on Vevo. Written by Ballerini, Jesse Lee, and Forest Glen Whitehead, the multi-faceted song highlights Ballerini’s wise beyond her years maturity heard throughout her critically acclaimed debut THE FIRST TIME. Meanwhile, Ballerini is also taking opportunities to give back — announcing a special benefit concert at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café on August 17. Appearing with a yet-to-be revealed group of guests, all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Music Makes Us initiative, a program spearheaded by Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Mayor’s office, the music industry and community leaders, which is aiming to become a model for strengthening music education around the country. Tickets for the benefit concert go on sale July 29 at 9 a.m. ET via www.bluebirdcafe.com. About Kelsea Ballerini: Kelsea Ballerini launched to stardom with two consecutive #1 smashes – PLATINUM-selling “Love Me Like You Mean It” and GOLD-certified follow-up “Dibs” – from her critically acclaimed debut album THE FIRST TIME. The Black River Entertainment recording artist is the first solo female artist in 15 years to hit #1 with her first two country singles and one of only 11 women to have ever hit the top of the charts with a debut. Abuzz with high-profile media looks, she 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,” selected as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, and is currently co-hosting alongside Arsenio Hall on ABC’s summer replacement series “Greatest Hits.” The talented singer/songwriter’s credit is featured on all 12 songs on her debut, including current GOLD-certified, Top 10-and-climbing hit single “Peter Pan.” Awarded Billboard’s “Rising Star” Continue reading KELSEA BALLERINI TV APPEARANCES→

CMT LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL MUSIC SERIES ‘NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY LIVE’ SERIES FEATURES EXCLUSIVE NEW PERFORMANCES EACH WEEK BEGINNING WITH HAUNTING ACOUSTIC RENDITION OF KELSEA BALLERINI’S “PETER PAN” CMT unveiled its new digital performance series “Next Women of Country LIVE” today at CMT.com, giving voice to some of the most powerful female singers in country music. The new shareable series kicked off the first of 20 artists with a haunting acoustic performance of Kelsea Ballerini’s ballad “Peter Pan,” filmed live from CMT’s Nashville studio. Each week, the network will reveal exclusive fresh performances from its roster of “Next Women,” a franchise that helps to raise the profile of female artists.

SERIES PREMIERE: ABC ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC SERIES ‘GREATEST HITS,’ WHICH WILL FEATURE HIT-MAKERS OF THE 1980s, 1990s AND 2000s, PREMIERING JUNE 30 Series to Be Hosted by Actor and Comedian Arsenio Hall and Country Star Kelsea Ballerini ABC announced today a new music series “Greatest Hits.” Each episode will highlight a five-year period celebrating the biggest hits from that time, hosted by Arsenio Hall and Kelsea Ballerini. Each week, iconic music artists, as well as today’s music chart-toppers, will take the stage and perform the songs that defined the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The six-episode series will feature special solo performances, never-before-seen duets and incredible tributes on “Greatest Hits,” premiering THURSDAY, JUNE 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. [bctt tweet=”Woot Woot Woot! @ArsenioHall is back and he’s bringing @KelseaBallerini with him! Get all the details on their new show #GreatestHits from @CMNBlog!”] Arsenio Hall The versatile actor, comedian and producer first became involved in the arts at ”The Cleveland Playhouse” and continued to hone his craft through his Kent State University years. In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago, Illinois, where he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and was discovered by Jazz singer Nancy Wilson. In the following few years Arsenio toured, opening for twenty major headliners, including Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder. Soon after, Arsenio made numerous appearances on television shows such as ”Solid Gold” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” In 1987, he served as interim host on “The Late Show,” and on the strength of his work, he was signed to a film and television deal with Paramount Pictures, which subsequently led to the opportunity to co-write and co-star in the hit comedy “Coming to America.” On January 3, 1989, “The Arsenio Hall Show” made its debut, providing a forum for cutting edge comedy and politics, and the television debut of such pop superstars as Mariah Carey, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Boyz II Men and countless others. He resigned from the late-night gabfest in 1994 to pursue other personal and professional interests. In 1998, Arsenio joined the cast of the CBS’s “Martial Law.” He followed this up with a two-season stint as host of CBS’s new “Star Search,” and then, taking on his most challenging task to date, he returned to stand-up comedy and toured for the first time in over a decade. In 2010, Arsenio was featured in the HBO sports documentary “Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals,” A&E’s documentary special “The Battle For Late Night.” In 2012, he was featured in the NBA Entertainment documentary “The Announcement.” Arsenio was also featured as a “Guest Mentor” on the OWN Network’s “Your OWN Show,” as well as appearing as guest host on “Access Hollywood LIVE!,” CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” and “The View.” On May 20, 2012, Arsenio was crowned the “Celebrity Apprentice” on NBC. He returned to late-night television as executive producer and host of the CBS/Tribune Broadcasting nationally syndicated “The Arsenio Hall Show,” which aired during the 2013– 2014 season. Most recently, he appeared on the PBS special “Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize,” Continue reading ABC ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC SERIES ‘GREATEST HITS,’ WHICH WILL FEATURE HIT-MAKERS OF THE 1980s, 1990s AND 2000s, PREMIERING JUNE 30→

KELSEA BALLERINI’S CHART-TOPPER “DIBS” GLIMMERS GOLD Third Single “Peter Pan” Already Taking Flight At Country Radio Pictured (L-R): Josh Kerr, Jason Duke, Kelsea Ballerini, Ryan Griffin, Jason Massey and Forest Glen Whitehead Photo Credit: Ed Rode / ASCAP NASHVILLE, TN (April 15, 2016) – On Wednesday (4/13), ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini celebrated her second consecutive #1 hit “Dibs” at a formal gathering in Nashville hosted by ASCAP. Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the music industry community, Ballerini was surprised by Black River Entertainment CEO Gordon Kerr with the news that “Dibs” now glimmers GOLD. Co-produced by Forest Glen Whitehead and Jason Massey, the follow up single to “Love Me Like You Mean It” has been officially certified by the RIAA for exceeding 500,000 sales and streams in the U.S. alone. To put off “ugly crying” for a minute or so, Ballerini opened up to the packed crowd with a funny story about her first GOLD record. “When I got my GOLD record for ‘Love Me,’ I got it the same day that my car broke down, which happens all the time, and I put it in my backseat. I brought it to the car shop, and then I got it back from the car shop, to find out they left my car in a sunny parking lot. And my GOLD record is now hanging on my wall, completely melted down to the bottom…and it’s beautiful,” laughed Ballerini. “So I’m really excited to have a new GOLD record, that’s not warped and weird!” Guests cheered on the “Dibs” songwriters – Ballerini, Jason Duke, Ryan Griffin and Josh Kerr – as the publishers (Black River Publishing, Dan Hodges Music and Nyssa Family Music) recognized each writer. The day was extra special for all four ASCAP songwriters since it marked the first career #1’s for both Duke and Griffin as well as second consecutive #1’s for Ballerini and Kerr (Co-writers on “Love Me Like You Mean It”). Ballerini’s third single “Peter Pan” (written by Ballerini, Jesse Lee and Forest Glen Whitehead) continues to soar to new heights, entering the Top 40 this week on the Country radio charts. Alongside “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Dibs,” the song is from her critically-acclaimed debut THE FIRST TIME. Adding to the excitement, Ballerini is up for three Radio Disney Music Awards – Best New Artist (all genre), Favorite Country Song “Dibs,” and Favorite Country Artist – and is also a first-time finalist for the ACCA Female Vocalist Of The Year and Breakthrough Female Of The Year. Ballerini will perform on both awards shows, airing on May 1st. Having shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, Ballerini recently performed at the Country CMC Rocks Festival in Australia and will join select dates with Billy Currington and Rascal Flatts this spring. About Kelsea Ballerini Kelsea Ballerini launched to stardom with two consecutive record-breaking #1 smashes, making her the first solo female Continue reading KELSEA BALLERINI’S CHART-TOPPER "DIBS" GLIMMERS GOLD→

KELSEA BALLERINI TAKES FLIGHT WITH THRILL-SEEKING MUSIC VIDEO FOR  NEW SINGLE “PETER PAN” Highly-Anticipated Music Video To World Premiere Exclusively Across Entertainment Tonight This Thursday (3/31) ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Winner Readies For Awards Show Performance With Just-Announced Special Guest, Pop Superstar Nick Jonas Pictured: Kelsea Ballerini and model/actor Nick Davis on set filming the “Peter Pan” music video just outside of Las Vegas, NV on February 16. Photo credit: Robert Chavers / Black River Entertainment NASHVILLE, TN (March 29, 2016) – Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini takes flight with the thrill-seeking video for her brand new single “Peter Pan,” which makes its world premiere exclusively across Entertainment Tonight and ETonline.com this Thursday (3/31). Following the premiere, the video will make its full-length broadcast debut on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown on Saturday (4/2) and will also be available across multiple media platforms. Taking a modern approach to the well-known animated fantasy-adventure story of Peter Pan, Ballerini worked closely with director Kristin Barlowe to bring Neverland to life. “I loved the idea of having a song about a breakup that wasn’t some dramatic cheating or scandal moment. It’s the kind of thing where one person just can’t emotionally match the other, and that’s a sad kind of ending and heartbreak … and that’s what I wanted this song and video to capture,” shares Ballerini. “ Sometimes the thrills of life or youth overrule the thrill of love until someone is truly ready to be in a relationship. This was a fun way to show that side in the video.” Filmed just outside of Las Vegas, the video heightens the thrills of youth with the adrenaline rush of flying, driving and falling in love while rolling in subtle throwbacks to the classic story. To visually capture the drama of the song and vast video set, fashion designers Cavanagh Baker for Stowe and Carol Hannah created breath-taking, theatrical custom pieces for Ballerini while heart-stopping aerial maneuvers appear courtesy of the aviation stunt team at Sky Combat Ace (Las Vegas). Leading up to the premiere, fans can get an inside first look at the behind-the-scenes making of the video on People.com and iHeart Radio.com. Written by Ballerini, Jesse Lee and the album’s producer Forest Glen Whitehead, “Peter Pan” is the third single released from the talented singer/songwriter’s critically acclaimed debut THE FIRST TIME and follows two consecutive #1 smashes: the GOLD-certified “Love Me Like You Mean It” and infectious, follow-up “Dibs.” Continuing to soar to new heights, Ballerini earned her first-ever ACM Award win for New Female Vocalist of the Year and took to her socials to share her priceless reaction. She plans to celebrate with her first full-blown awards show performance featuring pop superstar Nick Jonas, as announced earlier today on his Twitter. Airing live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 at 8:00 PM ET/delayed PT on CBS, the rising star will also vie for Female Vocalist of the Year.

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.