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RECORD-BREAKING DUO FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ENLISTS FRIENDS FOR “THIS IS HOW WE CRUISE”; Four-Day Cruise to Include Multi-Platinum Superstar Nelly, Hot Newcomer Thomas Rhett & More; Current Single “This Is How We Roll” featuring Luke Bryan Certified GOLD and

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NASHVILLE, TN – (March 27, 2014) – Award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line, in partnership with Sixthman Ltd., announced the first ever “This is How We Cruise” music festival at sea, and they are bringing along their friends multi-platinum superstar Nelly, hot newcomer Thomas Rhett, Colt Ford, The Cadillac Three, Canaan Smith and Chris Lane. Artists will perform on multiple stages throughout the ship as well as host activities, intimate fan experiences and live on-stage collaborations aboard the Norwegian Pearl from November 8-12. The four-day musical cruise will set sail from Miami, FL, to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s Private Island in the Bahamas. Guests will enjoy the Norwegian Pearl’s 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, outdoor pool, hot tubs, expansive spa and fitness center and more. For more information and reservations, visit www.fglcruise.com. The record-breaking duo is riding high as their latest single, “This Is How We Roll” featuring Luke Bryan, has been officially certified GOLD for sales exceeding 500,000. The song is from the deluxe version of their chart-topping, PLATINUM-certified debut album HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES (Republic Nashville). FGL has exploded since releasing four consecutive, multi-week #1 smashes in the US and Canada with the PLATINUM-certified hits “Stay,” “Get Your Shine On,” “Round Here,” and 6X PLATINUM “Cruise,” whose sales are combined with the remix featuring Nelly. Breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, “Cruise” has sold nearly 6.8 million downloads in the US alone and is the best-selling digital Country single of all time according to SoundScan. FGL has racked up four nominations – Vocal Duo of the Year, Album of the Year (HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES), Single of the Year (“Cruise”) and Vocal Event of the Year (“Cruise” Remix featuring Nelly) – for the ACM Awards. The talented pair will also host the ACM Fan Jam during the show, which airs April 6 at 8:00P Eastern on CBS. The unstoppable duo is currently on the road as direct support for Jason Aldean’s NIGHT TRAIN Tour and will turn up the heat with their headline run – THIS IS HOW WE ROLL SUMMER SERIES 2014 – featuring special guest Nelly and opening act Chris Lane. For tour dates and more, check out www.FloridaGeorgiaLine.com. ABOUT SIXTHMAN: Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, creates festivals at sea designed to set the stage for moments that make life rock! Since 2001, we have been pioneering themed cruise experiences for bands, brands, and their fans and are proud to be celebrating our 11th year and the accomplishment of executing 45 full ship charters, hosting over 85,000 guests for nearly 400,000 days on vacation at sea with world class artist and brand partners such as KISS, Kid Rock, John Mayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 311, Zac Brown Band, Lyle Lovett, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel, Turner Classic Movies, VH1, along with engaging festivals such as The Rock Boat and Cayamo. INC Magazine recognized us as America’s Fastest Growing Travel Company and the 87th fastest growing company across all segments on Continue reading RECORD-BREAKING DUO FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ENLISTS FRIENDS FOR “THIS IS HOW WE CRUISE”; Four-Day Cruise to Include Multi-Platinum Superstar Nelly, Hot Newcomer Thomas Rhett & More; Current Single “This Is How We Roll” featuring Luke Bryan Certified GOLD and→

Jesse Whitley Honors His Father’s Memory with Return of Keith Whitley’s Homecoming Concert on May 9, 2014

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The concert will feature performances by Jesse Whitley and guests, Stephen Cochran and Bryan Moffitt, and will be held in Sandy Hook, Ky. (Nashville, Tenn – April 1, 2014) – Jesse Keith Whitley, the son of country music icon, Keith Whitley, is bringing back the Keith Whitley Homecoming Concert to honor his father’s memory on May 9, 2014 in Sandy Hook, Ky. May 9, 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Keith Whitley, who was 34-years-old at the time of his death. When Keith first achieved major success in the early 1980s, he began returning each year to his hometown of Sandy Hook, Ky. for what would become an annual Keith Whitley Homecoming Concert. It was his way of giving back to the community and the people he loved and cherished. To honor his father’s memory and music, Jesse Keith Whitley is reviving the Homecoming Concert tradition this year, with special guests Stephen Cochran and Bryan Moffitt. The special concert will be held on May 9 at 7 p.m. ET at Lakeside Elementary School, 155 Lakeside School Road, in Sandy Hook, Ky. Advanced tickets are $10 and day of tickets are $15. Kids 12 and under are free. To buy tickets or for more information visit www.keithwhitleyhomecoming.com or call 606-207-1077. Jesse will recapture some of his dad’s magic in the homecoming show, performing many of Keith’s songs, including “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” “Kentucky Bluebird” and “Miami, My Amy.” He will also debut his own forthcoming single, “Shadows,” a story about an envisioned conversation between him and his father, who is indeed a “hard act to follow.” Though Jesse’s voice is hauntingly reminiscent of his dad’s, he has worked to craft his own distinctive style. At 26-years-old, he is touring extensively and has already shared the stage for sold-out concerts with many artists, including Mark Chesnutt, Sammy Kershaw, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts and The Eli Young Band. In addition, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry on May 9, 2013 to a standing ovation and an encore. He is a rising star that comes from country royalty on both sides of his family.  His mother is country superstar Lorrie Morgan and his grandfather is Grand Ole Opry legend George Morgan. For more information, please visit www.keithwhitleyhomecoming.com. Jesse Keith Whitley

iHeartRadio Music Award Finalists!

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While the iHeartRadio Music Awards cover all genres, it seems country music was pretty light in the fan submissions in this year’s list of award finalists, with only one mention outside of the country music category. Taylor Swift fans (Labeled “Swifties) were nominated as Best Fan Army, while COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR finalists include: “Highway Don’t Care” Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift “Boys ‘Round Here” Blake Shelton “That’s My Kind of Night” Luke Bryan “Mine Would Be You” Blake Shelton “It Goes Like This” Thomas Rhett The awards will air May 1st at 8/7central on NBC

MUSIC VIDEO FOR RANDY HOUSER’S HOT NEW SINGLE “GOODNIGHT KISS” PREMIERES WORLDWIDE ACROSS CMT PLATFORMS TODAY

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2014) – Chart-topping country artist Randy Houser’s fresh new music video for his latest smash single “Goodnight Kiss” premieres exclusively across CMT platforms today. Directed by Wes Edwards, the video was filmed at the historic Fontanel Mansion in Nashville and is the grand finale to a trilogy following the development of young love in couples who also starred in Houser’s previous videos for hit singles “How Country Feels” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight.” Both videos topped CMT’s “Hot 20 Countdown” in 2013. Click here to watch “Goodnight Kiss.” For behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot at Fontanel, go to http://smarturl.it/GoodnightKiss-BTS. Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/randyhouser/582-music-video-for-randy-housers-hot-new-single-goodnight-kiss-premieres-worldwide-across-cmt-platforms-today

STEVE WARINER ASKS FANS TO HELP CHOOSE SONGS FOR HIS CONCERT SET-LIST FOR THIS YEAR’S TOUR DATES

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(February 3, 2014) – Nashville, Tenn. – Four-time GRAMMY Award winner Steve Wariner will be hitting the road once again in April, promoting his recently released album, It Ain’t All Bad. For an artist who has achieved 14 No. 1 hits and nearly three dozen Top Ten hits, creating a concert set-list can be quite the task. This year, Wariner is asking his fans to help choose the songs that he will perform on tour. “I’m always hearing from my fans that they loved all the songs I performed in concert, but they wish I had performed one particular song or another,” said Wariner. “I want to give them a voice in this year’s set list, and hopefully their song will make the cut. I can’t wait to see what they choose!” With more than 50 hit singles to his credit, Wariner has a large selection of songs for his fans to choose from. In addition, he has written or co-written several hits for other artists, including “Longneck Bottle” for Garth Brooks, “Nothin’ But the Taillights” for Clint Black, “One Small Miracle” for Bryan White, and “Where the Blacktop Ends” for Keith Urban (among others), so fans may choose to vote for those songs as well. Voting Begins Today (Feb. 3) and Runs Through Feb. 28 at SteveWariner.com Wariner Discusses Ten Essential Guitar Albums at MusicRadar.com Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/stevewariner/587-steve-wariner-asks-fans-to-help-choose-songs-for-his-concert-set-list-for-this-years-tour-dates

ERIC CHURCH UNVEILS MYSTERIOUS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, “GIVE ME BACK MY HOMETOWN”

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On-camera characters hint at larger storyline to be revealed on Church’s highly-anticipated The Outsiders NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2014) – The mystery and excitement surrounding Eric Church’s forthcoming album The Outsiders continues to build with the release of the music video for his new single, “Give Me Back My Hometown.” The video, which is live on Vevo today and will be released to all video outlets Saturday, Jan. 18, was directed by Peter Zavadil and is the first chapter of an overarching narrative featuring characters that fans will get to know throughout the course of listening to The Outsiders. To watch the music video for “Give Me Back My Hometown,” click here. The Outsiders will hit shelves on Feb. 11. It is Church’s fourth studio album for EMI Records Nashville and produced by longtime collaborator, Jay Joyce. Written by Church and Luke Laird, “Give Me Back My Hometown” is the second single off the album and can be purchased at all digital retailers. Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/ericchurch/577-eric-church-unveils-mysterious-music-video-for-new-single-give-me-back-my-hometown

Luke Bryan 2014 Tour Announcement: That’s My Kind of Night 2014

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In the smash and grab of everyone trying to push their concert dates out before Garth Brooks has a chance to, Luke Bryan is the latest to release a full tour announcement for 2014. Luke will be continuing his “That’s My Kind Of Night” tour through the spring and summer this year, along with special guests Lee Brice and Cole Swindell. The big change this year is that they will be doing double-night stops in select cities! That means Luke will play 2 nights in a row in some cities!

Tim McGraw Announces 2014 Tour: Sundown Heaven Town!

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Hot off the press! Tim McGraw has just announced the details to his 2014 concert tour titled “Sundown Heaven Town“! Fresh off the release of his new single “Lookin for that Girl“, Tim McGraw has given fans the full nitty gritty on his plans for a spring and summer tour, including 30 cities across America as part of Live Nation’s “Megaticket”. There’s no word yet on who will join him on this run of tour dates, but we expect some heavy hitters. Of course this tour will work itself around his already-scheduled dates with country superstar wife, Faith Hill, in Las Vegas. We’ll be updating the tour dates as soon as we get them so check back often! SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN 2014 Tour Stops

Hee Haw the Musical is Hitting Broadway Next Spring!

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In the most surprising news of the weekend, us pickers and grinners will finally have a great reason to head to New York City! Word just got out that you will soon get to see the classic country television show Hee Haw the Musical on Broadway! Rather than the variety music and sketch comedy we’re used to, it will focus on the story of one particular pair of Hee Haw characters, a wiley sexpot from Kornfield Kounty and her boyfriend whose wedding gets put on hold when she decides she wants to see the world first. The show is being put together by Steve Buchanan, head of Opry Entertainment, with a script by Robert Horn and music by Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark. Many of the original characters made famous from the TV show appear in the musical, including Grandpa Jones, Misty Rowe, Lulu Roman (love her!) and Junior Samples.

ERIC CHURCH RELEASES “GIVE ME BACK MY HOMETOWN”

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Song is Second Single from Church’s Upcoming Album, The Outsiders, Slated for Release Feb. 11, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming Eric Church album The Outsiders are getting another taste of what’s to come on the much buzzed-about project. Church and EMI Records Nashville have released the album’s second single, “Give Me Back My Hometown.” The wistful song, written by Church and Luke Laird, is currently playing on radio stations across the country and available now for purchase at all digital retailers. To purchase the song, click here. “Give Me Back My Hometown” follows first single and title cut “The Outsiders,” which Billboard magazine noted in a cover story on the ACM and CMA award winner, “Church was already at the vanguard of contemporary country’s rock movement… Like a modern-day Lynyrd Skynyrd, Church manages to be simultaneously more rock’n’roll and good-old-boy than anyone else out there – no easy task.” Rolling Stone named “The Outsiders” one of the “100 Best Songs of 2013” raving, “Leave it to the classic rock-loving Nashville badass to cook up the heaviest ‘country’ song in years – a radio hit that plays like some demon spawn of Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, and ‘Born to Be Wild.’” Find out more straight from the source! http://ebmediapr.com/ericchurch/572-eric-church-releases-give-me-back-my-hometown