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Listen Now: Cam’s New Single “Diane”

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Available for Download and Streaming,  “Diane” Was Written and Produced by the Team Behind Cam’s Platinum-Selling #1 Smash, “Burning House,” The Most-Downloaded Song by a Female Country Artist Released Since 2015 Nashville, TN (October 27, 2017) – Acclaimed, multi-award-nominated songstress Cam is sure to delight fans anxious for new music as she previews her 2018 Arista Nashville/RCA Records sophomore album with the release of “Diane,” the forthcoming collection’s debut single, available now HERE. Inspired by the storyline of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene,” the driving, tempo-rich track delivers a sonically refreshing tale of love and regret and commiseration.  The song was co-written by Cam, Jeff Bhasker, and Tyler Johnson, the team behind the most-downloaded song by a female country artist released since 2015-Cam’s Platinum-certified #1 smash, “Burning House”-which propelled Cam to her first GRAMMY®, ACM, CMA, CMT, and American Music Awards nominations. About the song, Cam shares, “‘Diane’ is my response to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene.’  It’s the apology so many spouses deserve, but never get.  The other woman is coming forward to break the news to the wife about an affair, respecting her enough to have that hard conversation, once she realized he was married.  Because everyone should be able to decide their own path in life, based on the truth.  Women especially should do this for each other, since our self-worth can still be so wrapped up in our partners.  And in true country fashion, I’ve set the whole raw story to upbeat music, so you can dance while you process it all.” A GRAMMY® winner as Producer of the Year, Jeff Bhasker (Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars) and multiple-GRAMMY® nominee Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran) produced “Diane,” in addition to co-writing the song with Cam.  Bhasker and Johnson also produced Cam’s widely acclaimed 2015 major-label debut, Untamed. As part of the excitement surrounding the single release, Cam will perform “Diane” and other songs as part of a 30-minute Facebook Livestream event at 11 AM, CT, on October 31, with the performance originating from an intimate music space in Sony Music Nashville’s office in the Gulch area of downtown Nashville, near Music Row. Stream Cam’s performance HERE. Among other appearances in support of “Diane,” California-native Cam is looking ahead to the launch of her Best Coast Tour, headlining nine West Coast dates beginning November 28.  Having recently opened selected shows on Tim McGraw & Faith Hill’s blockbuster Soul2Soul Tour and for international star Harry Styles at his sold out Ryman Auditorium show in Nashville, Cam is also set to wrap her opening slot on George Strait’s 2017 residency tour at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with shows December 8 and 9. For complete tour dates, please visit www.camcountry.com. Along with working on her upcoming album, Cam’s busy 2017 included co-writing the song “Palace” with Sam Smith and Tyler Johnson on Sam Smith’s forthcoming album, The Thrill of It All, releasing November 3.  She also contributed background vocals and electric guitar to the track. About Cam California-born singer/songwriter Cam emerged as Continue reading Listen Now: Cam’s New Single “Diane”→

New Music: Kelly Clarkson Releases “Meaning Of Life”

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GRAMMY® WINNING SUPERSTAR KELLY CLARKSON CELEBRATES TODAY’S RELEASE OF HUGELY ANTICIPATED ATLANTIC RECORDS DEBUT ALBUM   LIVE TV PERFORMANCES INCLUDE TODAY’S EPISODE OF THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW, FOLLOWED NEXT WEEK BY NBC’S TODAY AND THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON FANS PURCHASING “MEANING OF LIFE” FROM STORE.KELLYCLARKSON.COM TO RECEIVE EARLY ACCESS TO TICKETS FOR UPCOMING US TOUR “MEANING OF LIFE” AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

Jessie James Decker, Southern Girl City Lights, Debuts At #1

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Jessie James Decker’s new record, Southern Girl City Lights, is the #1 country music album in America! It bows at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, moving over 20,000 units first-week. Upon release, it immediately clinched #1 on iTunes Top Country Albums Chart, and it’s held a spot in in the Top 10 ever since. This marks her first #1 debut on the Billboard Chart. Get it HERE. Southern Girl City Lights sees the Gold-selling fan favorite country pop singer, songwriter, television star, fashion designer, beauty influencer, and entrepreneur deliver 12 stunning, soulful, and show-stopping numbers, striking an elegant balance between Nashville twang and stadium-size pop. Already, “Almost Over You” [feat. Randy Houser] has amassed over 904K Spotify streams and counting, while “Southern Girl City Lights” surpassed 667K. It also includes the gorgeous and swinging “Pretty Girl,” robust and raucous “All Filled Up,” and more. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuz6jWnFMK8[/embedyt] It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest and brightest country releases of the fall as a true milestone for this Southern Girl! Jessie James Decker remains one of country music’s “realest” stars. The singer’s intimate and inimitable immediately captivated listeners everywhere on her 2009 self-titled debut, which yielded the gold-certified single “Wanted.” Most recently, 2016’s Gold soared to #1 on iTunes Top Country Albums chart and took #5 on the Billboard Current Country Albums Chart. Hitting the road, she sold out every date of her tour. In 2017, her powerful live Blackbird Sessions EP clinched #2 on iTunes Top Country Albums Chart and #6 on the Overall Top Albums Chart. She was also tapped to host the Red Carpet at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in addition to landing features from the Los Angeles Times, DU Jour, People, Rolling Stone, Pop Sugar, E!, Access Hollywood, US Weekly, and more. Now, she keeps it real once again on her most personal offering yet, Southern Girl City Lights. TRACKLISTING Southern Girl City Lights Fall In Love Hold a Candle Almost Over You [feat. Randy Houser] All Filled Up Open All Night Another Dumb Love Song Do You Hungry Pretty Girl Use Your Words Girl Like Me

Introducing Levi Hummon

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Breakout artist/songwriter Levi Hummon transcends convention forging an impressive musical path that is gaining critical attention as he garners accolades and fans around the globe. Hummon released a new song, “Stupid,” which is about seizing opportunities and not thinking about the consequences (see it here), premiered with Just Jared and the song is developing an enthusiastic following on Spotify’s Hot Country, Wild Country, and New Boots, which is remarkable for an act following his dreams on his own terms. Especially since his previous release, “Don’t Waste The Night,” is still featured on Wild Country and New Boots. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZG67PzHnkI[/embedyt] Recently, the consequences seem to be falling in Hummon’s favor including being named “One to Watch” by Rolling Stone Country, making his striking debut on the Grand Ole Opry, and performing as part of the sold-out CMA Songwriters Series in the U.K. in October. A fourth-generation progeny from the house of Hummon, he grew up surrounded by music greats including his father, Grammy-Award winning songwriter Marcus Hummon. Raised in Nashville, Hummon had distinctive ideas and concepts that developed from a deeply personal, reflective place. Performing them himself was a natural part of the evolution of his career as an artist. “You’re letting someone into your world which is really vulnerable,” Hummon says. “I couldn’t see anyone else singing these songs because they reflect my life.” Grounded in the community, Hummon has worked with notable songwriters including Jimmy Robbins, Shane McAnally, Andrew Dorff, Josh Osborne, Chris DeStefano, Brandy Clark, Tom Douglas and Ashley Gorley, among many others. Hummon also wrote with legendary entertainer Steven Tyler on the rocker’s single “Red, White and You,” which hit No. 1 in Italy. He is a nimble writer who can easily traverse the span between commercial appeal and artistic integrity, but he is an equally gifted performer with an eagerness that is addictive and an on-stage bravado that belies his age. He has toured with the likes of Kip Moore, Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Sam Hunt, Maddie & Tae, Michael Ray, and is currently on tour with Eli Young Band. Catch Levi Hummon on the road: Oct. 26            Midnight Rodeo           San Angelo, TX Oct. 27            Charley B’s                  Lubbock, TX Oct. 28            Dos Amigos                 Odessa, TX Nov. 2             Joe’s Live                     Rosemont, IL Nov. 3             Joe’s on Weed Street    Chicago, IL Nov. 4             The Rave                      Milwaukee, WI Nov. 7             The Paramount             Huntington, NY Nov. 8             Aura                              Portland, ME Dec. 8             Georgia Theatre            Athens, GA Dec. 9          Continue reading Introducing Levi Hummon→

Watch Now: Ashley McBryde – A Little Dive Bar In Dahlonega

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Already dubbed an “Arkansas red-clay badass” by Rolling Stone, Ashley McBryde arrives at country radio today as the most added new artist and most added female with her debut Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville single “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega.” The track, which hit No. 1 on SirusXM’s The Highway Top 30 earlier this year, describes finding a much-needed musical pick-me-up in an unexpected place. Co-written alongside Nicolette Hayford and Jesse Rice, the single has already earned praise from some of the most influential outlets in the country. The New York Times claimed, “What makes ‘A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega’ transcend is songwriting, songwriting, songwriting… It’s intelligently constructed and casually delivered, full of rich imagery… potent singalong moments… and words throbbing with outright lustrous feeling.” Following her recent World Café Nashville session, Ann Powers of NPR described McBryde as having “one of those voices that might belong to your sister or your best friend – if your sister or your best frined could belt like Loretta Lynn and croon like Reba McEntire.” [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI7YCYR4EyM[/embedyt] “Being embraced by country radio is so incredibly humbling!” said McBryde. “I’m hanging on with both hands.  It’s a wild journey and I couldn’t be more grateful to be on it.” No stranger to the stage, McBryde has already toured with some of the biggest names in country music, including Chris Stapleton and Eric Church. In conjunction with her early success with “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” the singer / songwriter will set off on select dates of the Sirius XM Presents: The Highway Finds Tour alongside label mates High Valley this Wednesday, October 18 in Washington D.C. Her eight cross-country dates will continue into November and include stops in New York and Nashville. Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Spotify // Website

LIVE IN NO SHOES NATION Available Friday

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Denver. Asbury Park. Dallas. Atlanta. Tampa. Green Bay. Perdido Key. Austin. Foxboro. Just some of the places and voices that populate Live in No Shoes Nation, Kenny Chesney’s second live album – and one that documents his rise as the nation’s leading stadium headliner. Beyond the massive stadium shows, LiNSN is laced with intimate performances, special guests and songs that have only been performed a handful of times.

Watch Now: Miles Hardt – “Long Ago”

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Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, singer-songwriter Miles Hardt releases the music video for his debut single “Long Ago”. Of his debut single, Miles says, “Long Ago is a song I had been writing for years. I would sing to my (then) girlfriend, ‘If I wake up, and this is just a dream, I will close my eyes and go back to sleep.’  After a few months of us being apart and not being able to speak, I had finished the rest of the song and left a message in the bridge that I knew only she would understand. I wanted the song to truly be a reminder that it wasn’t that long ago we were in moments like that, and that I wasn’t giving up just yet.” [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml2bSGVG0q0[/embedyt] ABOUT MILES When his six-year relationship fell apart, 25 year-old singer-songwriter Miles Hardt’s life brought him face to face with an emotional crisis and at a cross road with his own sobriety. After witnessing members in his own family struggle and even die from substance abuse, he knew he was in a fight between numbing the pain and diving head into its depth. The loss of his stable relationship brought him to a dark and dangerous place; a place where in the process, you find out what you’re made of. He had fallen into a deep depression and was rapidly feeling his two years of sobriety begin to slip away, so Hardt made a decision to write every day and night using the songwriting process as a form of medicine.  Rather than getting drunk and high until he couldn’t feel, he poured everything he had into his music. With his upcoming music the Los Angeles native taps into the most brutally honest and genuine place he’s ever reached as a writer and performing artist.  While the recordings were born from pain they are mysteriously upbeat and tap into feelings we have all shared.  On his debut single, “Long Ago,” Hardt writes from a place of hope as he, “imagines her listening and remembers how amazing the love we had was.”  Creating music saved his life, and he hopes it can have just as strong an impact on others.   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mileshardt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilesHardt/ Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/MilesHardt/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w21F6N3M1Sdflo4zY1MPw Apple Music:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/miles-hardt/id1245647650 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mileshardt YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuEEULEw7_L8GaDZUbS1tg Website: http://www.mileshardt.com