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Carrie Underwood Becomes the Highest Certified Country Album Artist to Debut This Century!

Posted on October 25, 2016 by admin

Carrie Underwood Becomes the Highest Certified Country Album Artist to Debut This Century! Underwood’s Some Hearts Goes 8x Multi-Platinum, the Highest Album Certification of Any Country Artist to Emerge Since 2000! New RIAA Honors Include Multi-Platinum Leaps Across All of Underwood’s Studio Catalog and a Platinum Certification for 2015’s Storyteller Underwood Continues Reign as the All-Time Top Country Artist on the RIAA’s Digital Single Ranking Nashville, TN – More than a decade into her career, 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville superstar Carrie Underwood remains a consistent fan-favorite, as the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee becomes the RIAA’s highest certified country album artist to debut this century, amid a wave of new RIAA album certifications across her entire studio catalog. On the heels of three back-to-back #1 singles, Underwood’s 2015 Storyteller album is now certified Platinum while each of her first four studio albums add Multi-Platinum certifications. These include Blown Away (now 2x Multi-Platinum), Play On (3x Multi-Platinum), Carnival Ride (4x Multi-Platinum), and Underwood’s blockbuster debut, Some Hearts, now at 8x Multi-Platinum. Of all country albums now RIAA certified at 8 million or more, Underwood’s 2005 debut stands as the youngest in the tally, also earning her the distinction of the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000. Underwood already holds the distinction of being the current Top Country Artist (male or female) on RIAA’s Digital Single Ranking with 28 million (also making her among the Top 5 females in the history of the RIAA’s Digital Single Program, across all genres). Having played to more than 800,000 fans so far since its launch, Underwood is currently headlining The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round through the end of November, including tomorrow night’s sold out show at Madison Square Garden. From there the tour will stop for shows in Albany, NY and Uncasville, CT before taking a brief break from the tour for Carrie to return to Nashville where, on November 2nd, she’ll join Brad Paisley as the CMA Awards co-host for a ninth consecutive year. The 50th Annual CMA Awards airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8 PM/ET on ABC. This year, Underwood garnered her first nomination for the coveted CMA Entertainer of the Year award, as well as nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Storyteller, and Musical Event of the Year with Keith Urban for “The Fighter.”

Luke Bryan Celebrates Seven #1 Singles Selling Over 7 Million Tracks & Over 600 Million Total Combined Streams

Posted on October 25, 2016 by admin

Kill The Lights Album RIAA Certified Platinum Including 3.5 Million Tracks Sold and Over 400 Million Streams NASHVILLE – (October 24, 2016) Two-Time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan celebrated seven consecutive #1 singles at the Country Music Hall of Fame today with a party and a performance. Luke along with each song’s writers acoustically performed all of the #1 hits. At the close of the performances, Mike Dungan, UMG Nashville’s Chairman & CEO, surprised Luke with two sales plaques- one commemorating the seven #1’s have sold over 7 million tracks and over 600 million total combined streams and the second is the official RIAA Platinum certification of Kill The Lights album including 3.5 million tracks sold and over 400 million streams. Play It Again (Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley) Roller Coaster (Michael Carter, Cole Swindell) I See You (Luke Bryan, Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird) Kick The Dust Up (Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano, Ashley Gorley) Strip It Down (Luke Bryan, Ross Copperman, Jon Nite) Home Alone Tonight (Tommy Cecil, Jaida Dreyer, Jody Stevens, Cole Taylor) Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day (Luke Bryan, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip) Luke is currently nominated for two CMA Awards as Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Collaboration with Karen Fairchild for “Home Alone Tonight,” one of the above #1 hits, and also for two American Music Awards as Favorite Male Artist-Country and Favorite Album-Country for Kill The Lights. About Luke Bryan Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke has placed 16 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly eight million albums. He has twice been named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. His fifth studio album, Kill The Lights, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 (his third to do so) and Top Country Albums charts and closed 2015 with the best-selling country album of the year and the 10th biggest selling album on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list. In Luke’s stellar 2015 year, he performed for 1.5 million fans in concert, had three albums on the Top 15 Year-End Country Albums list- Kill the Lights (#1), Spring Break…Checkin’ Out (#10) and Crash My Party (#15), was the most streamed artist of 2015, placed six songs in the Year-End Top Country Streaming Tracks list, had his own exhibit at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (“Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary”), performed live during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving and wrapped 2015 with a live Times Square performance on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” For a one-stop shop for everything Luke Bryan, his community of fans have unparalleled access to his life through Luke Bryan’s official App. Launched in June 2015 in partnership with Disciple Media, the app offers everything from exclusive live streams to updates from the road, competitions to video premieres, exclusive merchandise and more. The App is available now on the Apple App Store and Continue reading Luke Bryan Celebrates Seven #1 Singles Selling Over 7 Million Tracks & Over 600 Million Total Combined Streams→

Louisiana Rising Benefit Concert to Air on AXS TV Tuesday, Oct. 25

Posted on October 21, 2016 by admin

AXS TV is proud to present “Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Relief” on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 11pE/8pP hosted by Harry Connick Jr. and Randy Jackson to assist the American Red Cross with their continuing flood relief efforts in the region. The one-hour highlight show features performances by Better Than Ezra, Aaron Neville, Hunter Hayes and Chris Thomas King from Baton Rouge’s River Center Theater. MONTGOMERY, AL – Oct. 19, 2016 – Viewers will enjoy a star-studded lineup as the Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Relief highlight show airs on AXS TV Tuesday, October 25th at 11pm Eastern/8pm Pacific. This one-hour edited special, produced by Tupelo-Honey Raycom, will highlight many of the great moments and performances of the live broadcast. Terrific music, a thank you to all of those who supported the flood relief efforts in Louisiana, and an opportunity to assist the American Red Cross with their continuing efforts by making a donation are all part of this one-hour concert. Harry Connick Jr. and Randy Jackson co-host from Baton Rouge’s River Center Theater, alongside performers Better Than Ezra, Aaron Neville, Hunter Hayes and Chris Thomas King. AXS TV will air the special Tuesday, October 25th at 11pm Eastern time, 8pm Pacific time. Select Raycom Media stations will also air the special throughout the month of October. Check local listings. “We were excited about the live show and appreciated all the artists and sponsors who gave their time and talent to assist with the flood relief efforts of the American Red Cross in Louisiana,” stated Pat LaPlatney, President and CEO of Raycom Media. “We are grateful for the outpouring of support and donations by those who viewed the live concert. The work of the American Red Cross is critical in responding to disasters like the historic floods in Louisiana. We appreciate the generous offer of Mark Cuban and the team at AXS TV to air the edited special and highlight this important work.” “When the flooding happened in Louisiana, so many people jumped to answer the call to give their time and effort to help,” said Mark Cuban, CEO of AXS TV. “This concert is all for them—the Red Cross, the volunteers, and the great people of Louisiana. This truly is a memorable concert event, and AXS TV is proud to be a part of it.” Throughout the special Matthew McConaughey, Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., John Goodman, Britney Spears, James Taylor, Trace Adkins, Governor John Bel Edwards, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Tim McGraw and others will lend messages of support. One of the thrilling moments featured in the one-hour special is the rousing conclusion as Harry Connick Jr. took to the piano with all artists on stage singing “You Are My Sunshine,” which is one of Louisiana’s state songs made popular by former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis. To learn more about the work of the American Red Cross and how you can help, go to www.redcross.org. Donors can choose where they would like their donation utilized. ABOUT RAYCOM MEDIA Raycom Media, an employee-owned company, is one of the nation’s largest privately owned broadcasters and owns and/or provides services for 63 television stations and 2 Continue reading Louisiana Rising Benefit Concert to Air on AXS TV Tuesday, Oct. 25→

Gift Ideas For Country Music Lovers This Holiday Season

Posted on October 20, 2016 by admin

The holiday season is just around the corner and we’ve compiled a list of the perfect stocking stuffers for your Holiday Gift Guide. From Dolly Parton’s new album to Kiefer Sutherland’s country music debut, and The Oak Ridge Boys new line of pickled peppers, there is something for everyone. *Some links may result in a commission for the publishing company, however this will not affect your price. Books Bill Anderson: Songwriting icon and legendary performer “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson pens the lyrics to his life in a new revealing autobiography titled “Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life In Country Music”. The 360-page representation of Anderson’s journey includes rare, never-before-seen photos and eye-opening personal stories from his career – from early days of radio broadcasting in Georgia, to standing alongside the greatest country music stars in the world onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, to being named BMI’s first ICON Award winner in the country music genre. Click here to order: billanderson.com. Lee Greenwood: From GRAMMY-winning and seven time No. 1 hit making country music star Lee Greenwood comes the best-selling children’s book, “Proud To Be An American.” Written by Greenwood in the words of “God Bless The U.S.A.,” and fully illustrated with colorful, vibrant images by Amanda Sekulow, “Proud To Be An American” follows a man and his grandson across the U.S. to various national landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Arlington Cemetery and more. Click here to order: amazon.com/Proud-Be-American-Lee-Greenwood/dp/1940262968/. Tommy Roe: In 2016, Tommy released his autobiography, “From Cabbagetown To Tinseltown…”. In his own words he says quite candidly that it isn’t just his story. It’s history. Throughout the book, Tommy parallels his early days growing up in Atlanta as well as his successful career in the music business with the many cultural and political changes in America during those quite tumultuous times. He paints a vivid picture of how the music and the artists of the 1950s and 60s played a major role in this upheaval and what it was like to be in the middle of it all. Click here to order: www.tommyroe.com. Food The Oak Ridge Boys: The country music legends are proud to introduce their first brand of pickled peppers : The Oak Ridge Boys Favorite Southern Style Bread N Butter Jalapeños. Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, the pickles are made with a combination of jalapenos and onions that – just like the music of the Oaks – will leave fans wanting more. Continuing with the Oaks’ love of all things Red, White, and Blue, The Oak Ridge Boys Favorite Southern Style Bread N Butter Jalapeños are made in the U.S.A. with no artificial ingredients, colors, flavors, or preservatives. Visit Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for purchase. Holiday Albums Exile: Multi-platinum-selling crossover group EXILE has been topping the pop and country charts for more than 50 years, but the band is treading new ground in 2016 with their first-ever Christmas album, Wrapped Up In Your Arms For Christmas. Visit exile.biz for more info. T. Continue reading Gift Ideas For Country Music Lovers This Holiday Season→

Mark Chesnutt Premieres Exclusive Merle Haggard Tribute Video On Rolling Stone Country

Posted on October 20, 2016 by admin

MARK CHESNUTT PREMIERES EXCLUSIVE MERLE HAGGARD TRIBUTE VIDEO ON ROLLING STONE COUNTRY Click Here to See the Video and Hear Mark Chesnutt’s Cover of “There Won’t Be Another Now” NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 19, 2016) – Country traditionalist Mark Chesnutt cites several of country’s most loved legends as influences on his successful career, and Merle Haggard is at the top of that list. To pay tribute to Haggard’s life and music, Chesnutt has released an emotionally charged tribute video, available exclusively on Rolling Stone Country. The video features Chesnutt’s rendition of Haggard’s “There Won’t Be Another Now,” from the 1978 album I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall. Featured as a bonus track on Chesnutt’s brand new project, Tradition Lives, “There Won’t Be Another Now” also doubles as a nod to songwriter Red Lane, who passed away in 2015. Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and released by ROW Entertainment, Tradition Lives is Chesnutt’s first album of all-new material since 2008. The aptly-titled project further establishes Chesnutt as a torch-carrier for traditional country music, as he strives to stay true to country’s roots in a time of great change the genre. Fans who are interested in hearing the platinum-selling country sensation perform his biggest hits and new material can catch Chesnutt live on the Tradition Lives Tour, which has recently been extended into 2017. Tradition Lives is available on iTunes, Amazon and at MarkChesnutt.com. TRADITION LIVES TOUR Dates: Oct. 22 DeJoria Center – Kamas, Utah Oct. 29 Petal City Park – Petal, Miss. Nov. 05 Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center – Cedar Falls, Iowa Nov. 10 On Air Studio – Cleveland, Ohio Nov. 12 Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts – Fairfield, Iowa Nov. 19 Chuters – Pasadena, Texas Nov. 25 Grizzly Rose – Denver, Colo. Dec. 02 The Mule Barn – Justin, Texas Dec. 08 Conways – New Braunfels, Texas Dec. 09 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas Dec. 10 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas Jan. 13 Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, Ariz. Jan. 19 Thirsty Horse Saloon – San Antonio, Texas March 03 5D Grill & Lounge – Monahans, Texas March 04 5D Steakhouse & Lounge – Yorktown, Texas May 06 Merced Theatre – Merced, Calif. May 28 Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, Fla. About Mark Chesnutt: A native of Beaumont, Texas, traditional-minded classic country singer Mark Chesnutt began his run up the charts in 1990 with “Too Cold At Home,” and followed that initial hit up with blockbuster 90s favorites such as “Brother Jukebox,” “Let It Rain,” and “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Along the way, he has earned one Gold album and four Platinum albums. He has been nominated for several industry awards, and has a CMA trophy to his credit – the 1993 Vocal Event of the Year prize for “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” a hit for The Possum, George Jones. Chesnutt continues to be a touring favorite, with close to 175 dates on his calendar – which Continue reading Mark Chesnutt Premieres Exclusive Merle Haggard Tribute Video On Rolling Stone Country→

PRESS RELEASE: MORE TALENT ADDED TO 22ND ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS® SHOW — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

Posted on October 20, 2016 by admin

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MORE TALENT ADDED TO 22nd ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS® SHOW, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 AT TRINITY MUSIC CITY • Newly-Added Performances By Home Free, Mark209, Chuck Day, Corey Farlow, Chris Golden, Chuck Hancock And Adrienne Haupt • • Appearances By Dennis Agajanian, Greg McDougal, Johnny Rowlett And Arkin Terrell• • Limited FREE General Admission Tickets Remain • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2016) – More performers and presenters have been added to the list of talented songwriters and recording artists scheduled to appear at the 22nd Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show®. The two-hour 2016 Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® program is chock-full with extraordinary performances and special appearances. Newly added talent includes: Home Free, Mark209, Dennis Agajanian, Chuck Day, Corey Farlow, Chris Golden, Chuck Hancock, Adrienne Haupt, Johnny Rowlett and Arkin Terrell. Hosted by Megan Alexander and Collin Raye, the awards show will be held at 7PM on Thursday evening, October 27, 2016 at Trinity City (1 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN). (Pre-show announcements and special performances begin at 6:30PM; attendees are asked to arrive and be seated at that time.) General Admission awards show tickets are FREE to the public. Limited quantities remain available on a first-come-first-served basis. In lieu of tickets, patrons may support of the non-profit organization and its missions with donations HERE. For more information, visit online www.inspirationalcountrymusic.com. The new line-up joins previously announced presenters and performers including: Jeff Bates, Tommy Brandt, Jayne Carter, Cash Creek, Lisa Daggs, Chuck & Selena Day, Mary James, Mikayla Lynn & Isaac Cole, Kali Rose, Shenandoah’s Mike McGuire and Marty Raybon, True Heart, The Wacaster Family and Mark Wills. Over the span of two decades, the Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® has featured performances and presentations by some of inspirational country music’s biggest names to recognize Mainstream and Inspirational recording artists for their contributions to share the “Faith, Family & Country™” message through their music and ministries. This 2016 ballot highlights 23 categories with more than 200 artists in the Mainstream, Inspirational and Bluegrass genres, broadcast personalities and media outlets (radio and television broadcasters) nominated. (See 2016 Top Five Nominee List attached.) Taped before the live audience, the awards show will be broadcast via multiple national television networks [including Golden Eagle, TCT Network, Total Living Network (TLN), CTN Family Television, Family Friendly Entertainment and KGEB-TV in Tulsa, OK]. (Check local listings for airdates/times.)

Bobbi Gibson Announces First-Ever Biography of Country Legend Don Gibson

Posted on October 20, 2016 by admin

Nashville, TN, October 19, 2016…The Don Gibson American Music Foundation is pleased to announce that the first-ever biography of Hall of Fame songwriter and recording artist Don Gibson is being written in cooperation with Gibson’s widow, Bobbi Gibson. Ms. Gibson will work closely with music journalist Craig Shelburne on the book, which will survey the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s life and legacy. Bobbi Gibson adds “I am so excited to be working on this book with Craig to preserve all the great stories of Don and The Nashville Sound and to introduce them to a new generation of country music fans.” Gibson was born April 3, 1928, in Shelby, North Carolina. He entered the country Top 10 for the first time in 1956 with his original composition, “Sweet Dreams,” on MGM Records. After teaming with producer Chet Atkins, Gibson enjoyed 17 Top 10 country hits on RCA Victor, including the eight-week No. 1 single “Oh Lonesome Me,” an early example of the Nashville Sound. Gibson was also one of the most prominent songwriters signed to seminal Nashville music publisher Acuff-Rose. Ray Charles’ version of Gibson’s “I Can’t Stop Loving You” became an international No. 1 pop hit in 1962 and is a cornerstone of Charles’ landmark album, Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music. Patsy Cline’s rendition of “Sweet Dreams” found success at country radio following her tragic death in 1963. Between 1956 and 1980, Gibson charted 82 country singles as a recording artist, including duets with Dottie West and Sue Thompson. Don and Bobbi Gibson were married on June 4, 1967. Don Gibson entered the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1973 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He died on Nov. 17, 2003. Bobbi Gibson resides in Nashville and has opened her personal archive of photos, press clippings and memorabilia to provide a comprehensive look at Gibson’s accomplishments. Shelburne most recently served as General Manager at MusicRow magazine. In early 2015, he concluded a 13-year stint at CMT, where he served as Senior Editor of CMT.com. In the summer of 2015, Shelburne assisted with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s award-winning educational program Words & Music, which introduces the art of songwriting to students around the U.S. A Nebraska native, Shelburne moved to Nashville in 1994 to attend Belmont University. He graduated with a journalism degree in 1997. Visit www.dongibsontheater.com for more information on Don Gibson.

Luke Bryan Wraps Farm Tour with 105,000 Fans

Posted on October 17, 2016 by admin

NASHVILLE – (October 17, 2016) Two-Time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan wrapped his eight annual “Farm Tour” this weekend performing for 105,000 fans in the seven-city run. A total of 50 scholarships have been granted from ticket sale proceeds to a local college student from a farming family within the communities the tour plays. Luke recently shared with the Associated Press, “I spent the majority of my life thinking I would work in agriculture…[but] I think I picked the right profession.” “Farming is pretty brutal, but you know it’s also a very fulfilling life. I could have farmed the rest of my life and really had a fun, happy enjoyable life.” Luke’s first-ever Farm Tour EP, Farm Tour…Here’s To The Farmer is available digitally now. The “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2016” was sponsored by Bayer, Chevy, Green Giant, Miller Life, Cabela’s and Polaris. About Luke Bryan Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke has placed 16 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly eight million albums with 30 million digital tracks from his five studio albums. He has twice been named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. His fifth studio album, Kill The Lights, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 (his third to do so) and Top Country Albums charts and closed 2015 with the best-selling country album of the year and the 10th biggest selling album on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list. In Luke’s stellar 2015 year, he performed for 1.5 million fans in concert, had three albums on the Top 15 Year-End Country Albums list- Kill the Lights (#1), Spring Break…Checkin’ Out (#10) and Crash My Party (#15), was the most streamed artist of 2015, placed six songs in the Year-End Top Country Streaming Tracks list, had his own exhibit at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (“Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary”), performed live during halftime at the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving and wrapped up the year with a live Times Square performance on ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Luke recently co-hosted the ACM Awards for a fourth consecutive year and is performing in venues and stadiums across the U.S. on his “Kill The Lights Tour” through this fall. For a one-stop shop for everything Luke Bryan, his community of fans have unparalleled access to his life through Luke Bryan’s official App. Launched in June 2015 in partnership with Disciple Media, the app offers everything from exclusive live streams to updates from the road, competitions to video premieres, exclusive merchandise and more. The App is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Visit www.LukeBryan.com or follow Luke on Twitter @LukeBryanOnline, Instagram and Facebook

Charlie Monk, The "Mayor of Music Row", Celebrates 60 Years in Show Biz

Posted on October 17, 2016 by admin

Nashville Industry Vet’s Hometown of Geneva, Alabama Unveils “Charlie Monk Lane” Nashville, Tenn. (October 17, 2016) – If you work in the Nashville music business and don’t know the name Charlie Monk, you probably haven’t been around very long. After all, he is the “Mayor of Music Row.” This year, Monk is celebrating six decades of blood, sweat and tears in show business. “When I started out in 1956, I wanted to be a radio or TV star or maybe an actor,” recalls Monk. “I found out when I moved to Music City that I was a lot better at nurturing other talented people which got me into the management, publishing and production side of music. I’m proud that I have made a good living for my family, had a lot of fun hanging with super talented folks and doing a lot of different things in the entertainment world.” Monk recently attended his 60th high school class reunion in his hometown of Geneva, Alabama. During his visit, the town presented him with his very own roadway, “Charlie Monk Lane.” “Everybody in Geneva, Alabama, population 4,500, knew that I was the poorest kid in town but they knew that I was a hard worker and many of them gave me jobs and encouragement,” he says. “It took a village to raise me. I am unbelievably honored with this recognition and thank the mayor and city council for having the ceremony during a reunion of my 1957 high school graduating class. ‘CHARLIE MONK LANE’… that’s pretty cool.” Charlie Monk may know everyone working in Nashville’s music community. Outside of that community, Monk may very well be Nashville’s most influential unknown. Whether entertaining America on his daily SiriusXM radio show, managing Monk Family Music or hosting a major music event, he is honest and frank in everything he does. It’s his unique personality, combined with 60 years experience in show business, that has made Monk one of the most respected executives on Music Row. Through the years, Monk has developed strong instincts. In 1983, for example, Monk signed a young singer/songwriter named Randy Traywick — now known as Randy Travis. He signed Kenny Chesney to his first songwriting deal and negotiated his first record contract with Capricorn Records. Songwriters Monk has signed “off the street” include Marcus Hummon, Holly Dunn, Jim McBride, Keith Stegall, Aaron Tippin and Philip Douglas. Monk Family Music Group published songs have been recorded by Travis, Tippin, Led Zeppelin, Lonestar, Reba, LeAnn Rimes, Tracy Lawrence, The Mavericks, Cheap Trick, Kenny Rogers, Sandi Patti, Glen Campbell, Otis Redding, Louise Mandrell, Trick Pony, Carolina Rain, Ike & Tina Turner, Jeff Treece, and John Michael Montgomery. Monk’s entertainment career began in 1956, sweeping floors at WGEA in Geneva, Alabama. He landed a weekend air shift at the station and remained throughout his high school years. While attending Troy University, Monk worked a full-time shift on WTBF radio. He later moved to Mobile to join the staff at WKRG radio and television. He was often called upon to work the Continue reading Charlie Monk, The "Mayor of Music Row", Celebrates 60 Years in Show Biz→

MIRANDA LAMBERT REVEALS TRACK TITLES AND SEQUENCE FOR THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS DOUBLE ALBUM

Posted on October 17, 2016 by admin

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THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 Nashville, TN – RCA Nashville GRAMMY Award-winner, Miranda Lambert, shares the song titles of the 24 tracks as well as which disc they appear on; Disc 1 THE NERVE or Disc 2 THE HEART. The Weight Of These Wings, which releases November 18. The Weight Of These Wings is available for pre-order starting this Friday, October 21, and as previously announced will be a double album. Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Eric Masse share the producing duties on The Weight Of These Wings. The Weight Of These Wings Track Listing DISC 1 – THE NERVE 1. Runnin’ Just in Case Miranda Lambert/Gwen Sebastian 2. Highway Vagabond Luke Dick/Natalie Hemby/Shane McAnally 3. Ugly Lights Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Liz Rose 4. You Wouldn’t Know Me Shake Russell 5. We Should Be Friends Miranda Lambert 6. Pink Sunglasses Rodney Clawson/Luke Dick/Natalie Hemby 7. Getaway Driver Miranda Lambert/Anderson East/Natalie Hemby 8. Vice Miranda Lambert/Shane McAnally/Josh Osborne 9. Smoking Jacket Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Lucie Silvas 10. Pushin’ Time Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Foy Vance 11. Covered Wagon Danny O’Keefe 12. Use My Heart Miranda Lambert/Ashley Monroe/Waylon Payne DISC 2 – THE HEART 1. Tin Man Miranda Lambert/Jack Ingram/Jon Randall 2. Good Ol’ Days Miranda Lambert/Brent Cobb/Adam Hood 3. Things That Break Miranda Lambert/Jessi Alexander/Natalie Hemby 4. For the Birds Miranda Lambert/Aaron Raitiere 5. Well-Rested Miranda Lambert/Anderson East/Aaron Raitiere 6. Tomboy Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Aaron Raitiere 7. To Learn Her Miranda Lambert/Ashley Monroe/Waylon Payne 8. Keeper of the Flame Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Liz Rose 9. Bad Boy Miranda Lambert/Mando Saenz 10. Six Degrees of Separation Miranda Lambert/Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby 11. Dear Old Sun Miranda Lambert/Terri Jo Box/Gwen Sebastian 12. I’ve Got Wheels Miranda Lambert/Gwen Sebastian/Scotty Wray About Miranda Lambert: RCA Records Nashville singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert touts five studio albums to her repertoire; Kerosene (2005), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007), Revolution (2009), Four The Record (2011) and Platinum (2014), the latter earning Lambert a GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album, in addition to her previous GRAMMY win for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2010 for “The House That Built Me.” The Texas native is set to release her sixth album, The Weight Of These Wings, on November 18, 2016. The first song released from The Weight Of These Wings, “Vice,” hit the Country Radio airwaves on July 18th touting a tally of 109 first week monitored reporting stations spinning the new song.