Carrie Underwood sure knows a hit when she hears one and when she laid tracks for this driving anthem she didn’t waste one second putting her stamp on it. Take a look at the inspiring video for “Champion” featuring Ludacris and tell us it doesn’t make you want to fight harder to reach your goals!
Spacey Kacey is at it again this time it’s an interstellar heartbreak song as she releases the official audio for her latest track “Space Cowboy“. Anyone who dares to say that Kacey Musgraves isn’t a country music legend in the making is going to be quick to swallow their words after giving this tune a spin. Preorder the new Kacey Musgraves album Golden Hour, releasing March 30th, here: http://strm.to/GoldenHourYD Sign up to the Kacey Musgraves email list here: http://www.kaceymusgraves.com/ Music video by Kacey Musgraves performing Space Cowboy. © 2018 MCA Nashville, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Hot country vocalist Lucas Hoge continues ascending into new territory as he joins Southwest Airlines’ Storyteller Brand Ambassador program. Over the next year, Lucas will be part of a curated group of 12 #SouthwestStorytellers who will promote the brand on their social channels. “We’re excited that Lucas is a part of our #SouthwestStorytellers Class of 2018. Over the years, Lucas has made Southwest his airline of choice as he has toured the country sharing his music with fans. We are excited to launch this partnership and are looking forward to what unfolds,” said Curtis Midkiff, Southwest Airlines Social Business Advisor. The Nebraska native is set to release the second single off his No. 1 album Dirty South to radio this March. Hoge had a career defining year in 2017, with his album ascending to the No. 1 spot on Billboard Country Album Sales Chart the week of release and making his Grand Ole Opry debut on the Ryman stage. For more information and the latest news on Lucas Hoge, follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and go to LucasHoge.com LUCAS HOGE ON TOUR: Jan. 26 Stoney’s Rockin’ Country – Las Vegas, Nev. Feb. 03 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nev. Feb. 17 Nissan Stadium – Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 23 Sandia Casino – Albuquerque, N.M. Feb. 24 Country Fest | Rodeo Weekend – Tuscon, Ariz. March 24 Broadbent Arena, Kentucky State Fair & Expo Center – Louisville, Ky. April 09 Whiskey Jam – Nashville, Tenn. April 14 ACM Party For A Cause – Las Vegas, NV April 25 Ralston Arena – Ralston, Neb. April 27 Red Cloud Opera House – Red Cloud, Neb. April 28 Opera House – Minden, Neb. June 01 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball – Kearney, Neb. May 23 – 30 Wrangler National Patriot Tour June 01 Nebraska Cattleman’s Ball – Kearney, Neb. June 22 Stoney’s Rockin Country – Las Vegas, NV June 23 Tower Theater – Fresno, CA July 07 The Golf Club at Black Rock – Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho ABOUT LUCAS HOGE: Some people are just born communicators and Lucas Hoge has that gift. Fans know this because Hoge’s new album Dirty South ascended to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart during its debut week. Whether he’s performing for troops overseas, sharing his love for the great outdoors with fellow sportsmen at a Cabela’s gathering or writing another song for a hit TV show, Hoge has that rare ability to find common ground with just about anyone and draw them into his world. A passionate supporter of the U.S. military, Hoge has traveled the globe extensively performing for the troops visited numerous countries throughout the Middle East and beyond for the past nine years as part of the Wrangler National Patriot Tour. Hoge is also the celebrity spokesperson for Guardian Angels For Soldier’s Pet. Combine all of that with his Midwestern charm and a work ethic that won’t slow him down, it looks like the best is yet to come.
After gaining more than 500,000 units of streams and sales,“Five More Minutes” certified Gold by the RIAA NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After announcing his forthcoming album, Seasons Change, is due March 16 on Triple Tigers Records and making some major decisions in his personal and professional career, Scotty McCreery’s debut single from the forthcoming album, “Five More Minutes,” becomes his first No. 1 hit, reaching the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Country Airplay charts. The song that The Tennessean says, “pulls heartstrings” also cements RIAA Gold certification for combined units of steams and sales in excess of 500,000. An overjoyed McCreery said, “There was a time I thought this song would never see the light of day. Seeing this song, inspired by my Granddaddy Bill, go Gold and then become my first number one means the world to me! After writing it with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell, I tweeted out that ‘I think I just wrote my favorite song I’ve ever written,’ and that still holds true today. Thank you to my fans, country radio, Triple 8 Management, Triple Tigers Records, my band and crew, and everyone on my team. A big thank you to Bobby Bones for bringing national attention to the song. Gabi and I have been celebrating all day!” “Five More Minutes,” which People calls an “emotional walk down memory lane,” was McCreery’s first introduction back to the industry after the singer took almost five years since his last No. 1 studio LP, See You Tonight while resolving legal disputes with his former label, touring, writing new songs, and creating this new album for his new label home. The hit that Billboard calls, “heart-wrenching” was written two weeks after the passing of his paternal grandfather, who serves as a major inspiration for the song, and takes listeners on a journey through both the joys and sorrows of life, ending with a plea for “five more minutes” with his grandfather. McCreery wrote the song with Seasons Change co-producer Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell back in 2015. He first performed it publicly on the Grand Ole Opry in June 2016 during CMA Music Festival, receiving a standing ovation and subsequently millions of views on the Opry’s YouTube channel. National Radio Hall of Fame member Bobby Bones championed “Five More Minutes” and gave the song its national radio debut on his morning show in late April 2017. Fan reaction was immediate, and McCreery released the song independently soon thereafter. On the day the song was released, country music legend Randy Travis tweeted “this is storytelling and country music at its best.” Soon after McCreery signed with Triple Tigers Records, and the song became not only the highest-ranking single of his career, but also the fastest rising song of his career. The 24-year old singer/songwriter has a lot to say on Seasons Change, McCreery’s forthcoming 11-track album, co-produced by Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis, due March 16. With every song co-written by McCreery himself, Seasons Change marks the first time he’s played a hand in writing his entire album. With songs influenced by true-life events that occurred since he released his last album at 19 — including moving out on his own, going to college, getting robbed at gunpoint, losing his grandfather, changing record labels, releasing a book and proposing to his high school sweetheart Continue reading Scotty McCreery Lands First No. 1 with “Five More Minutes”
Southern country rockers Jägertown have refueled a break-up tune into an explosive new track for country radio – Rearview. This single is officially impacting airwaves today (Monday, February 12, 2018) and is available for download on iTunes and all digital retailers. Coming off the last chart-topping single, Small Town Superstars (peaked #29 on Music Row Country Breakout Chart and #50 on Billboard Indicator), this tune was produced by Matt McClure (multi-platinum, 3x Grammy nominated, multi #1 producer for Lee Brice, Kelli Pickler, Dylan Scott, Lindsay Ell, etc.), in the heart of Music Row at renowned Ocean Way Studios. The song chronicles a classic country heartbreak with a rockin’ twist. You can almost smell the gasoline in the air and hear the engine rev, speeding away from a past relationship. This song is off their brand-new EP Rearview, also available today. Even before the official radio release date, stations jumped on the opportunity to download and play some new Jägertown music. Rearview made the Top 5 of Most Downloaded & Streamed Tracks on Play MPE, sharing their fame alongside major acts Maren Morris, Blake Shelton, Sara Evans and Sir Rosevelt (Zac Brown). Internationally syndicated radio show, Nashville Access chose this song as their Super Pick of the Week. For more information, visit Jägertown at the following: Website: www.Jagertown.com Facebook: @Jagertown Twitter: @Jagertown Instagram: @Jagertown
NEW ALBUM TEARING AT THE SEAMS OUT MARCH 9 ON STAX RECORDS CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL NORTH AMERICAN DATES “Hey Mama,” the latest track from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats debuts today—listen to the track here: http://found.ee/NRNSheymama. The song appears on the band’s highly anticipated new album, Tearing at the Seams, out March 9 on Stax Records. The record is available for pre-order here: http://found.ee/NRNStats. Most recently, the band released their single “You Worry Me” to critical praise—Rolling Stone proclaims, “The first single from his forthcoming LP adds Southern-rock bite and weary longing to make for his most urgent song yet.” In support of the release, the band adds additional dates to their extensive North American tour. Tickets for the dates are on sale now at nathanielrateliff.com. See below for complete details. Initial writing and recording sessions for Tearing at the Seams took place in Rodeo, New Mexico where Rateliff & The Night Sweats re-established their dynamic off the stage and in the studio. “For the first record I demo’ed everything up and created most of the parts,” says Rateliff. “This time, I felt like we’ve all spent so much time on the road that we should all go off somewhere together. We should all have that experience together.” The band finished recording with producer Richard Swift—who has helmed records for The Shins and Foxygen, in addition to The Night Sweats’ debut—collectively creating a group of songs that capture the band’s emotion and intensity. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are: Rateliff (vocals, guitar), Joseph Pope III (bass), Patrick Meese (drums), Luke Mossman (guitar), Mark Shusterman (keys), Andy Wild (saxophone), Scott Frock (trumpet) and Jeff Dazey (saxophone). Their 2015 debut album is now certified Gold in the U.S., Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands, Platinum in Canada and Silver in the U.K., while their hit single “S.O.B.” is certified Platinum in the U.S. and Canada and Gold in Switzerland. TEARING AT THE SEAMS TRACK LIST: Shoe Boot Be There A Little Honey Say It Louder Hey Mama Babe I Know Intro Coolin’ Out Baby I Lost My Way, (But I’m Going Home) You Worry Me Still Out There Running Tearing at the Seams NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS LIVE February 7 & 8—Los Angeles, CA—Troubadour May 5—Saint Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live* May 6—Atlanta, GA—Shaky Knees Festival May 8—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore* May 9—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz* May 11—Asheville, NC—Highland Brewing Company* May 12—Louisville, KY—Iroquois Amphitheater* May 14—Richmond, VA—The National May 16—Washington, DC—Anthem May 18—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall May 19—Montreal, QC—MTelus May 31—Chicago, IL—Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island† June 1—Indianapolis, IN—Lawn at White River State Park June 2—Lewiston, NY—Artpark Amphitheater† June 3—Cleveland, OH—Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica† June 5—Cooperstown, NY—Brewery Ommegang June 6—Philadelphia, PA—Skyline Stage at the Mann Center June 8—Boston, MA—Blue Hills Bank Pavilion‡ June 9— Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Stadium*** August 3—Kansas City, MO—Crossroads August 5—St. Paul, MN—The Palace Theatre August 7—Moorhead, MN—Bluestem Amphitheatre August 9—Missoula, MT—Kettlehouse Amphitheater August 10—Troutdale, OR—Edgefield Amphitheater August 15—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theater August 18—Oakland, CA—Fox Theater August 22—Denver, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre** August 23—Denver, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre†† *w/ Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Continue reading Listen Now: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats “Hey Mama”
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Sometimes Just The Sky” out March 30 Mary Chapin Carpenter’s anticipated new album, Sometimes Just The Sky, will be released March 30 and is now available for pre-order (Lambent Light Records via Thirty Tigers). A celebration of her acclaimed 30-year recording career, the landmark record features new versions of some of Carpenter’s most beloved songs as well as one newly written song, which became the title track. In advance of the album’s release, the lead track “Heroes and Heroines” is premiering today. Listen/share HERE. Of the song, Billboard praises, “…the new rendition features not only different flavors and textures created by the players but also a deeper meaning within the lyrics, which hold up 30 years later.” Produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMontagne), the 13-track album was recorded entirely live at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios outside Bath, England. Joined by long-time collaborator Duke Levine on guitar and a handpicked band of Johns’ favorite musicians, Carpenter reimagined one song from each of her twelve studio albums along with “Sometimes Just The Sky.” See below for complete track list. On the album title and newest song Carpenter says, “I read a beautiful interview with Patti Smith in which she said that you don’t have to look far or wide, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive or madness in order to find things to soothe you in life, or to be happy about. Sometimes just the sky makes everything fall into perspective.” In celebration of the release, Carpenter will embark on a North American tour later in the year. Tour dates will be announced soon. Over the course of her acclaimed career, Carpenter has sold over 14 million records. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards, two Academy of Country Music awards and is one of only fifteen female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Most recently, in 2016, Carpenter released The Things That We Are Made Of. Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), the album features eleven new songs and was released to overwhelming critical praise. The Associated Press called it, “…an evocative collection of songs,” while The HuffPost declared, “…Carpenter is now at the height of her musical career, painting a compelling, relevant piece of art tinged with mixed feelings of grief and joy, all without preaching or darkening our minds with sadness.” Previously, in 2014, Carpenter released her acclaimed debut orchestral album, Songs From The Movie. Arranged and co-produced by six-time Grammy winner Vince Mendoza, the record is comprised of ten previously recorded compositions including “Between Here and Gone” and “Come On Come On.” Since it’s release, Carpenter has performed alongside the New York Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the London Concert Orchestra, the L.A. Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra among many others. SOMETIMES JUST THE SKY TRACK LIST: Heroes and Heroines What Does It Mean To Travel Continue reading New Music From Mary Chapin Carpenter
Rising Country Sensation Celebrates Song Release With Multiple Opry Performances Set To Light Up NBC’s TODAY On January 31 Rising Country sensation TEGAN MARIE is upping the shine factor with the release of her debut Warner Music Nashville song, “Keep It Lit,” worldwide on January 19. Lighting up Nashville, New York City and everywhere in between, Tegan Marie will celebrate with multiple Opry shows starting with her first performance at the Ryman Auditorium as part of Opry at the Ryman (1/19) followed by her debut New York City concert at The Studio at Opry City Stage (1/31). Adding to the excitement, the young trailblazer will bring “Keep It Lit” to television audiences nationwide when she appears on NBC’s TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda (1/31). Tegan Marie’s debut New York City show will be the FIRST ticketed event in The Studio at Opry City Stage. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 17 at 10:00am eastern via oprycitystage.com. Opry City Stage is New York City’s home for Country music and culture, with good times and great food rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. “Tegan’s reach is far and wide, much like the Opry. We are thrilled to have her bring a bit of Nashville to Times Square with her upcoming Opry City Stage performance!” said Sally Williams, SVP, Programming & Artists Relations, Opry Entertainment Group. “The Opry is my home whether it’s Nashville or New York City,” shared Tegan Marie. “I’m so excited they believe in me this much to have me as their first ticketed event in NYC! And I can’t believe I get to perform ‘Keep It Lit’ in front of Hoda and Kathie Lee! I’ll be sure to bring Shirley Temples with me :).” Co-written by Tegan Marie, “Keep It Lit” is produced by acclaimed hit maker and WMN’s EVP of A&R, Scott Hendricks (with 70 #1 hits for artists including Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson). Named after a popular expression with the singer’s generation (aka Gen Z) – “lit”- the song celebrates happiness, good vibes and lightheartedness. It also serves as her anthem to inspire people across the country to make 2018 a year of positivity and hope. Media and fans alike have already taken notice of the rising star’s talent after being first discovered by leading Gen Z girls’ media company Sweety High. Landing on several high-profile emerging artist lists, HuffPost and Billboard included her in their 2018 Country Artists to Watch lists. Billboard praises, “…few have the stage presence, songwriting skills and overall show business moxie as this Michigan native…” and HuffPost adds, “Tegan Marie is primed to be country music’s first Gen Z star.” About Tegan Marie: With a larger-than-life voice, Tegan Marie was discovered when her father uploaded videos of her cover songs to Gen Z girls’ site, Sweety High. Featured as a Radio Disney Country artist, she has since catapulted into the national spotlight with several high-profile media performances and appearances including ABC’s Good Morning America, PBS’ star-studded Continue reading TEGAN MARIE TO “KEEP IT LIT” FROM NASHVILLE TO NYC
Carrie Underwood is BACK with a brand new track titled “Champion” featured on NFL Sunday Night football coverage! Take a look at the official lyric video and tell us what you think of this fierce new track!
Tearing at the Seams, the highly anticipated new album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, will be released March 9 on Stax Records. The lead single, “You Worry Me,” is premiering worldwide today—you can listen/share the track here: http://found.ee/NRNSyouworrymeyt. On March 9, Stax Records will release Tearing at the Seams, the highly anticipated new album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Tearing at the Seams follows the band’s critically and commercially lauded self-titled debut album, which is certified Gold in the U.S., Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands, Platinum in Canada and Silver in the U.K. “You Worry Me,” the lead single from the new album, is premiering worldwide today—listen to the track here: http://found.ee/NRNSyouworrymeyt. The album is available for pre-order beginning today, here http://found.ee/NRNStats. In addition to the 12-track standard edition, Tearing at the Seams will be available in a 14-track deluxe edition that features two bonus tracks and exclusive photos. Vinyl editions include the (2-disc, 180gram) 12-track standard edition and the (2-disc, 180gram) 14-track deluxe edition, which features an exclusive photo book and special 7” single. Initial writing and recording sessions for Tearing at the Seams took place in Rodeo, New Mexico where Rateliff & The Night Sweats re-established their dynamic off the stage and in the studio. “For the first record I demo’ed everything up and created most of the parts,” says Rateliff. “This time, I felt like we’ve all spent so much time on the road that we should all go off somewhere together. We should all have that experience together.” The band finished recording with producer Richard Swift—who has helmed records for The Shins and Foxygen in addition to The Night Sweats’ debut—collectively creating a group of songs that capture the band’s emotion and intensity. Of the new album, Rateliff reflects, “I want—and I need—everybody to feel like they’re a part of this band. I want them to feel like they’re contributing artistically and emotionally to the experience of writing and creating this music. We’ve all had to make sacrifices to be in The Night Sweats and I want them all to know that it’s worth something.” Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are: Rateliff (vocals, guitar), Joseph Pope III (bass), Patrick Meese (drums), Luke Mossman (guitar), Mark Shusterman (keys), Andy Wild (saxophone), Scott Frock (trumpet) and Jeff Dazey (saxophone). For the past two years, the Denver-based band has performed extensively across the globe headlining shows and major festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Newport Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Monterey International Pop Festival and dozens more. The band also made an immediate and lasting impression on late night television including performances on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (twice), “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “CONAN,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” as well as on PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” Most recently, the band released their first-ever full-length concert recording, Live at Red Rocks, featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and their hit single “S.O.B.” is now certified Platinum in the U.S. and Canada and Gold in Switzerland. Continue reading Listen Now: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – You Worry Me
