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“Love Hope Faith,” Colt Ford’s New Album, Out May 5, 2017

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Colt Ford’s Sixth Studio Album, “Love  Hope  Faith,” Set For May 5, 2017 Release “Love  Hope  Faith” 22-City Tour Dates Announced Delivering a unifying message to his loyal fan base, “Love  Hope  Faith,” Colt Ford’s sixth studio album, celebrates all things that bring us together — friends, family and our faith for a better future. Produced by Shannon “Fat Shan” Houchins and Noah Gordon, “Love  Hope  Faith” is scheduled for release on Average Joes Entertainment May 5, 2017. Ford will kick off the “Love  Hope  Faith” 22-city tour on February 24 with more dates to follow. Pre-order “Love  Hope  Faith” on iTunes and instantly receive “Reload” f/Taylor Ray Holbrook and the first single, “4 Lane Gone.” Featuring such guests as Music City stalwarts Brad Paisley (“Lookin’ for a Hand Out”), Toby Keith (“Time Flies”), Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and brother Josh (“Young Americans”) and veteran rockers Lit (“I’m Mud”); promising newcomers like Waterloo Revival’s Cody Cooper and George Birge (“Dynamite”), Tyler Farr (“My Truck”), Taylor Ray Holbrook (“Reload”), Javier Colon (“No Rest”) and Granger Smith (“Keepin’ It Real”), “Love Hope Faith” is the ultimate populist country record, featuring a little something for everyone. “Love Hope Faith” was created with some of the leading songwriters in music today, Jeff Hyde (“Lookin’ for a Hand Out”) and Jeffrey Steele, Jeremy Popoff, Shane Minor, Vicky McGehee (“Bad Day feat. Rizzi Myers”), to Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Jesse Frasure (“Dirt Road Disco”) to Walker Hayes, Thomas Archer and Marshall Altman (“No Rest”), Eric Dodd and Alex Hall (“Dynamite”) and Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, David Lee Murphy (“Keepin’ It Real feat. Granger Smith”). Still, it is the sturdy persona of Colt Ford that gives them their consistency. “There are a lot of different styles on this album, but I think my fans will hear it’s just me,” said Ford. “As long as I remain true to myself, I can delve into all of them.” Track List: 1)    RELOAD feat. TAYLOR RAY HOLBROOK (Jared Sciullo, Charlie Farley, Austin Jenckes)2)    DYNAMITE feat. WATERLOO REVIVAL (Eric Dodd, Alex Hall)3)    YOUNG AMERICANS feat. CHARLES & JOSH KELLEY (Jared Sciullo, John Purdue, Renee Myers, Austin Webb)4)    DIRT ROAD DISCO (Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jesse Frasure)5)    4 LANE GONE (Kyle Fishman, Houston Phillips, Josh Thompson)6)    MY TRUCK feat. TYLER FARR (Colt Ford, Jeremy Popoff, Dennis Hill, Gary Wright)7)    LOOKIN’ FOR A HAND OUT feat. BRAD PAISLEY  (Colt Ford, Jeff Hyde)8)    TIME FLIES feat. TOBY KEITH (Colt Ford, Justin David)9)    NO REST feat. JAVIER COLON (Walker Hayes, Thomas Archer, Marshall Altman)10)  I’M MUD feat. LIT (Charley Farley, Daniel Lee)11)  BAD DAY feat. RIZZI MYERS (Jeffrey Steele, Jeremy Popoff, Shane Minor, Vicky McGehee)12)  DRUNK GIRL (Trent Tomlinson, Jimmy Richie, Ed Hill)13)  KEEPIN’ IT REAL feat. GRANGER SMITH (Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, David Lee Murphy) “Love Hope Faith” Tour Dates: 2/24/2017 – Cherokee Casino – Roland, OK2/25/2017 – Social House Soulard – St. Louis, MO3/3/2017 – Oddbody’s Music Room – Dayton, OH3/4/2017 – Thirsty Cowboy – Medina, OH3/11/2017 – The Oil Palace – Tyler, TX3/19/2017 – Continue reading “Love Hope Faith,” Colt Ford’s New Album, Out May 5, 2017→

DUSTIN LYNCH UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “SMALL TOWN BOY”

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Second Taste of Upcoming Album Follows #1 Success of “Seein’ Red”  Currently Touring With Florida Georgia Line, Joining Brad Paisley This Summer After keeping fans on the edge of their seat all day Thursday (2/16) with a mysterious, slow-building teaser that has blown up on social media, hit making Broken Bow Records star Dustin Lynch has just announced “Small Town Boy” as his next single. A soulful country groove built for windows-down cruising with a special someone, “Small Town Boy” is available on all digital outlets and spinning on Country radio today (2/17). Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Kyle Fishman and produced by Zach Crowell (Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood), the track’s cool-handed declaration of love is a natural counterpoint to Lynch’s hot-and-steamy fourth straight #1, “Seein’ Red,” and the second taste of his upcoming third album. More details about the project will be announced soon. “’Small Town Boy’ is about being in love with someone for who they are and what makes them unique. I grew up in the small town of Tullahoma, TN, and that town made me who I am. It’s somewhere I long to always go back to and visit … my family is still there,” shares Lynch. “So this song reminds me of my hometown and what true love really is – that’s being in love with the real in somebody and not the fake.” Currently pumping up massive, sold-out crowds on Florida Georgia Line’s DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR, Lynch will go on to join Brad Paisley’s LIFE AMPLIFIED WORLD TOUR beginning in May. In addition, the tried-and-true star has partnered with Pepsi MidAmerica to send two grand prize winners on a VIP VEGAS EXPERIENCE. Look for Lynch on cans of Dr. Pepper across Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, or visit http://www.pepsimidamerica.com/dustinlynch for more details. For more information, visit DustinLynchMusic.com. ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH: Since releasing his PLATINUM debut single, “Cowboys and Angels,” Lynch has catapulted onto the country music scene, with four consecutive #1s, two Top 5 albums, Platinum-level certifications and back-to-back summers on one of the biggest tours in country music (opening for Luke Bryan). Racking up over 83.7 million views on YouTube/VEVO, scoring 173.8 million plus streams on Spotify, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and selling 3 million digital sales, he brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the genre. Producers Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten showcase his progressive sound throughout his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT (Broken Bow Records), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart upon release and has tallied over 1 million tracks sold to date. Realizing his long time dream of creating a fashion line, Lynch recently launched Stay Country. “Stay Country isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle,” says Lynch. “It’s where I grew up. It’s home to the rivers I’ve fished, the deer stands I’ve perched, and the dirt roads I’ve roamed. It inspired Stay Country.” The line of accessibly-priced men’s and Continue reading DUSTIN LYNCH UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “SMALL TOWN BOY”→

Brad Paisley’s New Single & Music Video “Today”!

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Impacting Country Radio Now, Paisley’s Latest Release From Forthcoming 11th Studio Album Is Available To Download and Stream Nashville, TN – Superstar Brad Paisley announces the release of his new single, “Today,” which is at country radio now! Currently featured as the iHeartCountry World Premiere track, fans can download “Today” HERE and stream it HERE. [bctt tweet=”ICYMI: @BradPaisley premiered his powerful new single “Today” on @iHeartRadio, & now it’s available everywhere! Get it now http://smarturl.it/bptoday”] View the emotional video for “Today” HERE. Within the first six hours the video was viewed over 1.8 million times and had 50,000+ Facebook shares. Co-produced by Paisley and Luke Wooten, this powerful love song was co-written by Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley. “Today” will be featured on the world-renowned entertainer’s forthcoming studio album, his 11th release on Arista Nashville. Look for Paisley, for his ninth consecutive year, to co-host of the “The 50th Annual CMA Awards” with Carrie Underwood, November 2, (8:00 – 11:00PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 20 of his 23 #1 hits including “He Didn’t Have to Be,” “Mud on the Tires,” “She’s Everything,” “Water” and “Remind Me,” among others.  His highly successful Life Amplified World Tour 2016 traveled across the US and Canada this summer and early fall. Currently Paisley is taking his “Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications” to 9 IMG College partners this fall for free concerts on campus, a follow-up to his initial 2015 college tour. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Connect with Brad at www.BradPaisley.com, www.Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley, and YouTube at YouTube.com/BradPaisley.    

Taylor Swift Joins the Rockabye Baby Artist Line-up

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Taylor Swift becomes the newest artist to be featured in Rockabye Baby’s extensive collection of relaxing country music renditions for kids. Restless kids keeping you up at night, parents? Just shake it off. If you feel like you’re never, ever going to get back to sleep, spin these lush lullaby versions of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits. Because a peaceful night never goes out of style. [bctt tweet=”Sample the naptime notes of #Rockabye @TaylorSwift13 right here at CountryMusicNewsBlog!”] Taylor Swift Lullaby Tracklist 1. Blank Space 2. Bad Blood 3. Shake it Off 4. 22 5. I Knew You Were Trouble 6. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 7. Style 8. Mean 9. Our Song 10. Mine 11. You Belong With Me 12. Love Story

Spotlight on Songbyrd Music House: Washington DC

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The late afternoon sun drifts lazily through the large open windows of the Songbyrd Music House on 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan. Bartenders and chefs are preparing for the evening’s business, and owner Joe Lapan and publicist Peter Lillis sit at a high top table drinking coffee from the adjacent Record Café. [bctt tweet=”Read about #WashingtonDC’s newest #record café, restaurant & bar, and #musicvenue, @SongByrdDC “] This weekend marks the opening of the third piece of the Songbyrd Music House and Record Café—the performance space—and with a capacity to support around 200 people, it brings a new venue to Adams Morgan. Though Songbyrd first opened in April of this year, it did so merely as a place to buy some records, snack on a sandwich, and, uh, record your own vinyl track on a 1947 Voice-O-Graph machine. “We thought Adams Morgan deserves a decently sized music venue beyond what it currently has,” Lapan says. “You have your venues where you’re going to get live music that are similar size to ours, but not necessarily in this geography.” But Songbyrd is much more than just a larger venue for Adams Morgan, and all three aspects—record café, restaurant and bar, and music venue—work together as a complete home for music lovers. “Think about your house,” Lapan says, “it has these separate spaces that all function differently, but they’re all where you live.” Lapan’s metaphor is an apt one. The bar and café are comfortable and feel more akin to someone’s living room than commercial establishments, with cushioned seats, dim lighting, and exposed brick. Records are everywhere. This aesthetic carries even further into the music venue, where deep reds and dark woods have the look and feel of a ’70s basement. Coupled with the comfortable aesthetic is the emphasis that Lapan and co-owner Alisha Edmonson have placed on sound quality. The desire to provide high fidelity audio across a variety of genres and media led Lapan and Edmonson to have a sound system installed by ITI Audio, the folks responsible for the sound at U Street Music Hall. This sound system allows for everything from DIY punk bands to DJs spinning R&B and Soul to really elevate their sound and performance… Read more at WashingtonCityPaper.com

Hunter Hayes to release The 21 Project November 6th 2015

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Hunter Hayes has been exploring different ways to share new music with fans throughout the summer, and on Friday, Nov. 6 the Atlantic / Warner Music Nashville artist will offer up his latest creation with the release of The 21 Project. Featuring three discs – one acoustic, one studio and one live – the special collection will showcase the life of seven songs through each variation. Tracks will include Hayes’ current Top 25-and-climbing single, “21,” as well as a brand new song, “I Mean You.” [bctt tweet=”So excited for @HunterHayes #the21project! How about you? #CountryMusic”] “This project has been a lot of fun for me, because it really brings the focus back to the music and shows how a song grows from its original form into something we play on stage,” said Hayes, who co-produced The 21 Project with Dann Huff. “We’re making our fall tour all about the music and connecting with fans in a closer setting, and just enjoying music together.” The 21 Project is available for pre-order now at http://smarturl.it/HH21ProjectPR with a track listing as follows: 1.“21” (Dallas Davidson, Kelley Lovelace, Ashley Gorley, Hunter Hayes) 2.“Young And In Love” (Hunter Hayes, Dan Omelio, Dave Barnes) 3.“Saint Or A Sinner” (Hunter Hayes, Lori McKenna, Barry Dean) 4.“Where It All Begins (feat. Lady Antebellum)” (Hunter Hayes, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott) 5.“Suitcase” (Hunter Hayes, Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman) 6.“The Trouble With Love” (Lori McKenna, Hunter Hayes) 7.“I Mean You” (Hunter Hayes, Jimmy Robbins, Ashley Gorley) Hayes will embark on his 21 Tour on October 22, playing a limited run of dates. The always-innovative entertainer collaborated with Spotify to help route his upcoming tour, targeting college markets with high densities of fans who stream Hayes’ music. Current dates for the 21 Tour include: Thursday, Oct. 22 – Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, N.C. Friday, Oct. 23 – Kent State University – Kent, Ohio Saturday, Oct. 24 – West Point Eisenhower Hall Theater – Highland Falls, N.Y. Thursday, Oct. 29 – Purdue University – West Lafayette, Ind. Friday, Oct. 30 – Aebersold Recreation Center at Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock, Pa. Thursday, Nov. 5 – Western Kentucky University – Bowling Green, Ky. Friday, Nov. 6 – Notre Dame University – Notre Dame, Ind. Saturday, Nov. 7 – Illinois State University – Normal, Ill. Saturday, Nov. 14 – University of Oklahoma – Norman, Okla.

Hot New Music from Country Music News Blog!

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It’s a great time in country music with many artists pushing out brand new albums before the 2015 CMA’s kick off! We’ve compiled a list of the hottest new albums that are already out, out today, and coming soon to help you find what you love! Of course, these are Amazon links so if you purchase from one of our links you will help support our operating expenses here at CMNB, but hey… something’s gotta keep the lights on! Cheers! ~WC~

Blake Shelton Dishes on the Single Life

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People Magazine seems to be just as interested in how the newly single Blake Shelton is doing these days as his fans are. In the next issue Blake makes the cover while a “close friend” of his dishes about how he’s doing now that he and Miranda Lambert are over. “Clearly he was upset during the breakup, but he’s not someone to sit around and lick his wounds,” says a close friend of the country singer. “He’s about moving forward and not looking in the rearview mirror.” [bctt tweet=”Find out how single life has been treating #BlakeShelton #CountryMusic”] Leaning on his Voice crew and costars and spending quality time with his male pals (the star recently returned from an annual hunting trip), Shelton – who announced his divorce from Lambert, 31, in July – “has bounced back very quickly,” says the friend. “He experiences all the same ups and downs as anyone else, but he is doing so well and is always the life of the party.” On set in Los Angeles, “Everyone wants to hang out with him,” says the friend. “He’s been upbeat and enjoying his time with the coaches. They are a tight-knit group.” “This is the most loving combination [of coaches],” Shelton – whose compilation album Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits comes out Oct. 23 – told PEOPLE earlier this summer. “We spend time together a lot mostly just talking [and ] having life discussions. That’s my favorite part of being on this show is those friendships that I’ve made. We love each other.” Shelton, 39, is also working on new music (“This is the most excited he’s been about an album,” says another source) and has lost at least 20 lbs. in the last several months. “There’s been a silver lining for Blake,” says the pal. “He has the time to take care of himself and he’s taken positive steps in his life to spend time with friends and family.” “I’m in a good place,” he told CMT recently. “I wasn’t, but I am now. It’s amazing how quickly life can turn around for you. I’ve had some pretty cool things in recent times that have happened, and I’m loving it.” Rumors of a new album, and of course his success as the most boisterous of the Voice coaches are also keeping Blake busy these days. You can find out more in the newest issue of People that hits the stands this Friday.

Leann Rimes to release Today Is Christmas

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Christmas has come early! Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes will release her new Christmas album, “Today is Christmas”, on October 16, 2015. The album was recorded in Los Angeles at Capitol Recording Studios and Sunset Sound Studios; and was co-produced by Rimes, Darrell Brown and Niko Bolas. Rimes also co-wrote two original songs for the album, the title track, “Today is Christmas”, as well as “I Still Believe in Santa Claus”. [bctt tweet=”Preview @LeannRimes ‘Celebrate Me Home’ and watch the making of the recording with @GavinDeGraw”] Released by Kobalt Label Services, “Today is Christmas” will be available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon today, September 18, 2015. The pre-order will include an instant grat track, “Celebrate Me Home”, a holiday favorite that Rimes recorded as a duet with Grammy nominated artist, Gavin DeGraw. CLICK TO LISTEN HERE: http://smarturl.it/leann_cmh. To make the album even more merry and bright, Rimes also teamed up with hit recording artist Aloe Blacc for a soulful duet of the song, “That Spirit of Christmas”. “I try to remain in the Christmas spirit all year long”, says Rimes, “so I am hoping my fans will be right there with me – singing all the way into the New Year”. She continues, “I was able to collaborate with some incredibly talented vocalists and musicians to make this amazing record, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.” “Today is Christmas” Track List: 1. Today Is Christmas 2. We Need A Little Christmas 3. That Spirit of Christmas (Featuring Aloe Blacc) 4. I Still Believe In Santa Claus 5. Holly Jolly Christmas / Frosty The Snowman 6. Celebrate Me Home (Featuring Gavin DeGraw) 7. Must Be Santa 8. Christmas Time is Here 9. The Heartache Can Wait 10. Little Drummer Boy 11. Joy (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Angels We Have Heard On High / Hark The Herald Angels Sing) 12. Auld Lang Syne To celebrate the new record, Rimes announced that she will be hitting the West Coast on her annual Christmas tour which will be appropriately called, “Today is Christmas”. The tour kicks off in Tacoma, Washington on December 4th with Ellee Duke opening. For more information on LeAnn Rimes and her tour dates and tickets, please visit: www.leannrimesworld.com and visit www.youtube.com/user/leannrimesofficial.

Kenny Rogers Announces New Christmas Album and Tour

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Kenny Rogers will release his first new Christmas album in seventeen years on September 25th via Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville. Titled Once Again It’s Christmas, the festive set is Rogers’ first Christmas release since Christmas From The Heart (1998), and his sixth Christmas release overall. Since the release of his first-ever Christmas album, Christmas, in 1981, Rogers has embarked on an annual Christmas & Hits Tour, which continues this winter as the Once Again It’s Christmas Tour featuring Linda Davis. Rogers will perform holiday favorites, selections from his new Christmas album and his No. 1 hits at concerts across the U.S. and Canada. The tour currently includes 29 dates. Special VIP packages will be available for the tour dates that are not already on-sale. For the most up to date information on tour dates, tickets, VIP packages, and pre-order opportunities, visit: www.kennyrogers.com The eleven-song album, Once Again It’s Christmas, features several special guest stars. Jennifer Nettles joins Rogers on “Here It Is Christmas/Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; Alison Krauss is featured on “Some Children See Him”; Home Free collaborates with Rogers on “Children, Go Where I Send Thee”; Jim Brickman guests on “That Silent Night”; and Winfield’s Locket sings with Rogers on “There’s A New Kid In Town.” Rogers also co-wrote a powerful song called “The Light” with long-time bandmate Steve Glassmeyer and former bandmate, Warren Hartman. The song concludes the album. The new project was produced by Kyle Lehning and Hartman, who were joined by Darren Rust as co-producer for the song, “Children, Go Where I Send Thee.” Steve Sundholm and Jim Brickman produced “That Silent Night.” The Once Again It’s Christmas album cover art, unveiled here for the first time, is a photo taken by Rogers that he entitled “Red Tree.” He captured the wintry scene while shooting in Yakima, Washington, in December 2003. Rogers received an Honorary Masters of Photography Degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in 2014 for his contributions to the world of photography. “I can’t tell you how much fun it’s been doing another Christmas album—it’s my favorite time of year. Recording a project like this means I was able to re-live some old memories singing some of the songs I was raised listening to and grew to love as a child. The process also allowed me to make many new memories working with some very talented people. I’m excited about all of the special guests who joined me for this, and hope you enjoy it, too,” Rogers said. The past several years have been some of the most active, creative, and rewarding of Rogers’ entire storied career. Once Again It’s Christmas will be Rogers’ third full studio release of all new recordings since 2011. In 2014, Rogers received his latest GRAMMY® Award nomination with Dolly Parton for “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” and in 2014 and 2015, Rogers’ career was showcased in a year-long exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In 2013, Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Continue reading Kenny Rogers Announces New Christmas Album and Tour→