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The Tin Man Shows His Heart In Music Video For “Already Gone”

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The Tin Man Shows His Heart In Music Video For “Already Gone” Alternative-Folk singer/songwriter The Tin Man, aka Marshall Seese Jr., illustrates a darkening love story with his new lyric video for Already Gone, directed by David Joseph. This song from his debut EP, Too Many Lines, is a tale about love, loss and the struggles that accompany it all. The lyric video made its world debut on DittyTV’s The Curve on Wednesday, August 10th at 10:00 p.m. CST www.dittytv.com The video, filmed in his hometown of Atlanta, GA, is a beautiful interpretation of the heartfelt, honest words. From the vintage clothing to the ruins of the decaying empty pool, the video makes you feel like you are in a distant memory. He writes the lyrics on an old-fashioned typewriter to further that rustic feel. “One thing is certain — Seese has worked at his craft, molded it and shaped it into a style that works for him. From these tunes I think he has found his motherlode. The phrasing, the vocal tone, the warmth — all wonderfully more traditional.” – No Depression In a world with so much self-destruction, distraction and hate, The Tin Man brings a refreshing soulful-southern sound that reveals truth and vulnerability. Unashamed of showing honest emotions that we all feel; he wears his heart on his sleeve. Being a piano player first, Marshall developed a unique method when learning guitar – He held his grandfather’s right-hande d bass ukulele as a lefty and played it backwards, upside-down. Playing rhythms with his left hand and melodies with his right seemed logical to a piano-trained boy. This technique embodies the signature sound that puts him in the same boat as Paul McCartney, Albert King and Doyle Bramhall II. As the original story goes, The Tin Man, at first, had a brain but not a heart. Following his roller coaster experience as an entrepreneur, Marshall realized that he let his brain take control over his heart. In need of some perspective, he embarked on his yellow brick road, the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Immediately after returning from Spain, he sought out Grammy-nominated producer Billy Hume. By pushing Marshall in the studio to dig deeper, Hume gave him the heart behind his music, making Hume the Wizard in this story. For more information visit www.thetinmanmusic.com. The link for the video below will go public after the DittyTV debut on 8/10 at 10:00 pm CST.

10th ACM Honors Performers + TV Airdate Announced – Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan & more!

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The Academy of Country Music announced the first round of performers for the 10th Annual ACM Honors taking place on Tuesday, August 30th at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Artists including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban and hosts Lady Antebellum will take the stage to give tribute performances to the event’s previously announced honorees. [bctt tweet=”Performers announced for the @ACMawards 10th #ACMHonors airing Fri, 9/9 at 9pm ET/PT on @CBS!”] For the first time ever, ACM Honors will be televised, and will make its television debut Friday, September 9th at 9pm PT/ET on the CBS Television Network. Tickets for the event will be available to the general public beginning today, August 10th at 8am PT/11am ET on Ticketmaster.com. JASON ALDEAN, KELSEA BALLERINI, DIERKS BENTLEY, LUKE BRYAN, CAM, MAREN MORRIS, COLE SWINDELL, KEITH URBAN AND HOSTS LADY ANTEBELLUM TO PERFORM AT THE 10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ ALDEAN TO ACCEPT PRESTIGIOUS ACM TRIPLE CROWN AWARD ACM HONORS TO MAKE ITS TELEVISION DEBUT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9PM PT/ET ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK Hosted by Multi-ACM Award®-Winning Group Lady Antebellum, Two-Hour Special to be Taped at Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, August 30 Tickets Available Beginning August 10 at 8AM PT/11AM ET at Ticketmaster.com   The Academy of Country Music® (ACM) announced today that music superstars Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, honoree Keith Urban and hosts Lady Antebellum will take the stage to perform at the 10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™, an evening dedicated to celebrating the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by multi-ACM Award-winning group Lady Antebellum, the two-hour special will tape on Tuesday, August 30 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and make its television debut on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Tickets for the special taping are available for purchase to the general public beginning Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00am CT on Ticketmaster.com. The Academy also announced that Jason Aldean, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, will be honored with the Academy’s prestigious Triple Crown Award. This award is given to those who have won New Male/Female Vocalist of the Year, Male/Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Aldean’s Entertainer of the Year win this year made him eligible for this honor, as he was previously honored with the New Male Vocalist of the Year (2005) and Male Vocalist of the Year (2012-2014). The Triple Crown Award has been awarded to only six artists, including: Brooks & Dunn (2005), Kenny Chesney (2005), Mickey Gilley (2005), Merle Haggard (2005), Barbara Mandrell (2005) and Carrie Underwood (2009). As previously announced, the 10TH ACM Honors will honor Special Awards recipients Glen Campbell (Career Achievement Award), Crystal Gayle (Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award), Eddie Rabbitt (Poet’s Award, awarded posthumously), Tanya Tucker (Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award), Carrie Underwood (ACM Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award), Keith Urban (Mae Continue reading 10th ACM Honors Performers + TV Airdate Announced – Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan & more!→

The Rising tease new single ‘Last First Love’ ahead of The Boot premiere on August 16

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THE RISING RETURN WITH LAST FIRST LOVE Video to be premiered by The Boot on August 16 2016 Preview Stream “A glorious amalgamation of Rock, Country and Folk” – Jim Gellatly (XFM/Amazing Radio) “If you’re after big songs with big choruses then you could do little better” – R2 Magazine “Choruses and tunes which aim for anthem status.. The Rising are definitely a band to watch.” – Golden Plec “Anthemic choruses and a sound that fans of Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will love” – Hotpress Magazine The Rising are a Country Rock/Country Pop band with a Pop/Rock influence from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Currently, the band are finishing off work on their sophomore album (due winter 2016), with recording sessions taking place between the band’s home base of Northern Ireland and also Nashville, TN (USA). The debut single from the upcoming album is “Last First Love” and will be premiered by The Boot on August 16 2016. Written by the band’s principle songwriters Chris Logan/Chantelle McAteer, it was recorded in Ireland/Nashville. Mixed by Grammy Nominated Mills Logan (Taylor Swift, Eric Pasley, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Kristian Bush) and Mixed by Pete Maher (U2, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Damien Rice). The song recounts how everyone wants the feeling of their first love to last forever and the joy when it does. Of course, this can be a relationship or indeed apply to whatever your first love may be, for some that could be the love of music. This single marks the start of a whole new chapter for the band. Firstly, the band continues to grow musically from its debut album, building upon the ground laid down from the album with a glossier production and growth in the songwriting. Most notably however, are the changes in the bands line up with the addition of Chantelle McAteer on lead vocals. This change was a natural progression to the band with the wheels of this change being set in motion over a year earlier. Guitarist Chris Logan encountered Chantelle singing at a singer-songwriter night showcasing her own material. Soon after the two songwriters started working together with Chris producing Chantelle’s debut EP. However, the two continued to write songs non-stop simply for the joy of writing songs. It was while on a UK/Ireland tour with Jess & The Bandits (October 2015) that things were beginning to change. Cracks were starting to show and midway through this tour Chris sent Chantelle a text message asking her if she wanted to join the band. As soon as the band came off tour the two songwriters set about recording the next album for The Rising. The new lineup was introduced during two shows at this years Country 2 Country Festival at London’s O2 where the band played two showcase shows (Big Entrance Stage & Brooklyn Bowl). The rem aining lineup of the band is concreted with fellow founding member and Chris’ cousin Shane Watters on Drums, Brian Mellors (Bass) and Carla Crawford (Piano/Keyboards/Synths). The band’s Continue reading The Rising tease new single ‘Last First Love’ ahead of The Boot premiere on August 16→

Levi Austin Makes Major Moves In His Career

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LEVI AUSTIN MAKES MAJOR MOVES IN HIS CAREER Levi Austin is making some critical, evolutionary decisions in the direction and growth of his career. We are pleased to announce that he has made the decision to move to Nashville. Levi played his last show with his band Nu-Blu that he had been with for 10 years; it was not an easy decision for him. Levi wishes nothing but the best for his friends in their career. It was a sad moment in his life, but it is time for Levi to take advantage of the multiple career opportunities available to him at this time. Levi recently signed a Career Development Deal with AirPlay Direct’s Collective Evolution. There are several exciting new “opportunities” and deals for Levi that we will be announcing soon…more to follow. “Being with Nu-Blu for the last decade has been the experience of a lifetime. Growing up watching the band grow from a regional band to a national brand has given me a long list of memories I will cherish forever. I anticipate great things from Nu-Blu, and I am ecstatic to begin building upon my career with Collective Evolution.” – Levi Austin, Independent Artist “Levi is an ‘exceptional’ young man and a fantastic musician,” says Lynda Weingartz, CEO – AirPlay Direct. “We are proud to be working with him and look forward to the exciting new adventure he is embarking upon.” “Levi is an ‘exceptional’ young man and a fantastic musician,” says Lynda Weingartz, CEO – AirPlay Direct.  “We are proud to be working with him and look forward to the exciting new adventure he is embarking upon.”    

CHRIS LANE CONTINUES HOT STREAK AS STEAMY STUNNER “FIX” TOPS COUNTRY RADIO CHARTS

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CHRIS LANE’S HOT STREAK CONTINUES AS STEAMY STUNNER “FIX” TOPS BOTH COUNTRY RADIO CHARTS #1 Smash Leads Debut Album GIRL PROBLEMS Available Now Rising Star Makes Major League Appearance Throwing Out The First Pitch At The Chicago White Sox Game Yesterday (8/7) Courtesy of Big Loud Records/Photo By: Delaney Royer NASHVILLE, TN (August 8, 2016) – There’s no denying that everyone is getting their “Fix” of Big Loud Records’ genre-defying recording artist Chris Lane as his breakthrough single takes the #1 spot on both Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week. Marking Lane’s first #1 at country radio, the irresistible track has surpassed an impressive 22 million streams on Spotify and 4.5 million views on Vevo. Adding to the excitement, Big Loud Records proves it’s big-league with their first-ever single going straight to the top, an unheard-of start for a brand-new label. “My first #1 … doesn’t even feel real,” exclaims Lane. “Thank you country radio for giving me a chance, for playing this song, for believing in me, and making all of this possible. And, I can’t thank my Big Loud Records team and family enough for their hard work day in and day out. Here’s to hopefully many more to come!” “Fix” (written by Sarah Buxton, Jesse Frasure and Abe Stoklasa) is the lead single from Lane’s just-released debut album GIRL PROBLEMS, featuring jaw-dropping falsetto vocals with a modern R&B-meets-country twist. Named after the distinct thread of romantic obsession throughout the project, GIRL PROBLEMS was produced by studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen). Continuing his hot streak, Lane threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox home game yesterday (8/7) before taking the stage to open for Rascal Flatts’ tour stop at Tinley Park in the Windy City. A competitive college baseball player, Lane was right at home on the field to kick off the game versus the Baltimore Orioles. Originally from Kernersville, North Carolina, Lane’s career began with the DIY album Let’s Ride, which charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 2012. He made his debut with the single “Broken Windshield View” in 2014, and has since earned rave reviews from ROLLING STONE’s “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” YOUNG HOLLYWOOD’s “Artist To Watch” list, HELLO! Magazine’s “People You Will Be Talking About” and GLAMOUR’s “Music We Love.” Early believers and tour partners include Florida Georgia Line and Dustin Lynch, and Lane’s Fix EP was released in late 2015, debuting in the Top 25 of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and at No. 4 among Heatseeker albums. He’ll be opening shows for Rascal Flatts on the RHYTHM & ROOTS tour with Kelsea Ballerini all summer. For more information on Chris Lane, visit www.iamchrislane.com Reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube GIRL PROBLEMS is available for digital download here: http://smarturl.it/CL_GirlProblems Save

Listen to country newcomer Zach Seabaugh’s self-titled EP, available now!

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Get to know Zach Seabaugh Self-Titled EP Available Now “Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
” Writers: Bruce Burch/Wally Montgomery; Producers: Zach Seabaugh, Jason Pendley & Bruce Burch; Publisher: none listed “His solid baritone carries this uptempo romantic number with confidence and aplomb. The thumping rhythm track is especially cool. A contender, for sure.” – R.K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine Zach Seabaugh made his national debut on “Team Blake” on Season 9 of NBC’s hit show The Voice. He released his self-titled EP in June 2016 and held the No. 3 spot on the iTunes Country Album Chart, sandwiched between his mentor Blake Shelton and country music heavyweight Chris Stapleton.

KANSAS Stream New Song "With This Heart"

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STREAM NEW SONG “WITH THIS HEART” –LISTEN NOW EXCLUSIVELY WITH BILLBOARD FIRST NEW ALBUM IN SIXTEEN YEARS THE PRELUDE IMPLICIT TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 23rd NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER THROUGH KANSASBAND.COM TO TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM LEFTOVERTURE SEXTUPLE PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY “With This Heart”, a brand new song from Kansas is streaming now exclusively on Billboard.com . The song is taken from the band’s intensely anticipated new studio album The Prelude Implicit, which will be released on September 23rd, 2016. Fans can stream “With This Heart” now at this link: http://goo.gl/9uYSkM The song is now available to purchase through iTunes, AmazonMP3, Spotify, and Google Play. Fans can also pre-order the album on iTunes, AmazonMP3, and Google Play. iTunes http://itunes.com/kansas Amazon http://amzn.to/2aKXIlJ Spotify http://spoti.fi/2b0Oi3j Google Play http://bit.ly/2asRFhn In a joint statement, the band says “We are excited for ‘With This Heart’ to be the first new KANSAS song released in more than 16 years. It definitely fits KANSAS tradition.” The Prelude Implicit is the first new album release in 16 years for the band that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, and is famous for classic hits such as ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust In the Wind,’ to progressive epics like ‘Song for America’ and ‘Miracles Out of Nowhere.’ The album will be available on CD, double 180 Gram Vinyl and digitally on iTunes and Google Play. The Prelude Implicit features 10 all new tracks written by the band and co-produced by Zak Rizvi, Phil Ehart, and Richard Williams. KANSAS’s signature sound is evident throughout the album. It showcases Ronnie Platt’s soaring lead vocals, David Ragsdale’s blistering violin, Williams and Rizvi’s rocking guitar riffs, the unmistakable sound of David Manion’s B3 organ and keyboards, Ehart’s thundering drums, and Billy Greer’s driving bass and vocals. KANSAS returned to the studio in January 2016 after signing with Inside Out Music. Says Inside Out founder and president Thomas Waber, “KANSAS is the biggest and most important Prog band to come out of the United States. I grew up listening to them, and their music is part of my DNA. ‘The Prelude Implicit’ undoubtedly adds to their already impressive musical legacy. I can’t stop listening to it, and we are proud to be releasing the album.” The result of the time in the studio was even more than the band imagined. “This is definitely a KANSAS album,” remarks original guitarist Richard Williams. “Whether it is the trademark Prog epic like ‘The Voyage of Eight Eighteen,’ biting rocker such as ‘Rhythm in the Spirit,’ or mindful ballad like ‘The Unsung Heroes,’ there is something on this album for every kind of KANSAS fan. After years of pent-up creativity, the entire band is very proud of ‘The Prelude Implicit.’” Lead Vocalist Ronnie Platt adds, “Recording ‘The Prelude Implicit’ was an incredible experience, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It is my hope that, knowing the intense listeners that KANSAS fans are, Continue reading KANSAS Stream New Song "With This Heart"→

The Cadillac Three smash into UK charts

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THE CADILLAC THREE ACCLAIM FOR NEW ALBUM BURY ME IN MY BOOTS – OUT NOW #1 COUNTRY ALBUM – iTunes & Amazon Charts TOP 10 DEBUT – Official Album Chart Midweek New Single ‘DRUNK LIKE YOU’ #1 on the PLANET ROCK PLAYLIST CHART Watch new track ‘Runnin’ Red Lights’ Live at Abbey Road NOVEMBER HEADLINE TOUR including London’s Shepherds Bush Empire “Booze bolstered country rockers in the vein of early Kings Of Leon. Yee Haw! ”– Daily Mirror “Bluesy guitars, tales of whisky and moonshine and [singer] Jaren Johnston’s tobacco-gargling growl makes the point: we’re from the South” – Mail On Sunday “’Bury Me In My Boots’ is a generous slice of southern class from a band worth sticking with” – Classic Rock “If you like Lynyrd Skynyrd but wish they weren’t so damn intellectual, The Cadillac Three might be for you…. ‘Bury Me In My Boots’ would probably sound great in a Texas honky-tonk on a starry night” – The Times “Excellent” – The Sun THE CADILLAC THREE released their long-awaited new album Bury Me In My Boots on Friday (Aug 5th), which debuted at no. 8 in the Official Album Charts on the first day of sales and is currently sat at the top of the Country charts on both iTunes and Amazon. The Nashville trio who are known for their infectious Southern swagger have also released a number of live versions recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios. ‘Graffiti’ was the first track to be released with other tracks incl uding ‘White Lightning’, ‘The South’, ‘Runnin’ Red Lights’ and ‘Peace Love & Dixie’, all recorded at the historic North London studio.   WATCH THE ABBEY ROAD SESSIONS HERE   The current single ‘Drunk Like You’, an infusion of country and rock, and a testament to the band’s well-known love of a hard-rockin’ good time is currently sitting at number 1 on Planet Rock’s airplay chart. The album also features their 2015 hit single ‘White Lightning’, which was playlisted at Radio 2. Comprised of Jaren Johnston (lead vocals), Neil Mason (percussion) and Kelby Ray (lap steel), The Cadillac Three were named as ‘Best New Band’ in the 2014 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards and became the most played new band on Planet Rock in 2015. Rolling Stone claims, “Like Kings of Leon before them, they’re poised for their first big break in the U.K. — where they’ve sold out every headlining show for nearly two years — before conquering their U.S. home turf.” Having established a loyal following in the UK with multiple sold-out headline dates and their recent electrifying performance at Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Cadillac Three will be returning to the UK for their Don’t Forget The Whiskey headline tour later this year. Tickets are available now through Live Nation. DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY TOUR – NOVEMBER 2016 5TH – MANCHESTER, O2 RITZ 6TH – LONDON, O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE 7TH – CAMBRIDGE, JUNCTION 9TH – GLASGOW, O2 ABC 10TH – BIRMINGHAM, O2 ACADEMY 11TH Continue reading The Cadillac Three smash into UK charts→

Shooter Jennings Releases "Cat People" Video Featuring… Marylin Manson?

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SHOOTER JENNINGS RELEASES “CAT PEOPLE” VIDEO Dark Animated Clip Features Marilyn Manson on Vocals Watch “Cat People” Here Shooter Jennings continues to amaze and astound with h is latest album Countach (For Giorgio), 10 songs written or inspired by electronic music pioneer Giorgio Moroder, which he debuted inside the virtual world of multi-player online g ame Shroud of the Avatar™. His latest music video is an eerie animated offering of “Cat People” which features Marilyn Manson on vocals. “Cat People” was originally written by Moroder and David Bowie and featured in the 1982 movie of the same name. Bowie also included the cut in his 1983 hit album Let’s Dance. The creepy pixilated clip was directed by Valenburg and Blake Judd, and the animation was also created in a 16-bit look by Valenburg. The apocalyptic story line follows Shooter and se veral women who flee Hollywood. Several references to Bowie, a hero of Manson’s, can be seen throughout the video. The pairing of the two incredibly creative music minds – Jennings and Manson – came about when Shooter invited Marilyn to a party and asked him if knew “Cat People.” Manson confessed he sings the song every night before going on stage. Some time later, Shooter headed over to Manson’s house, recording gear in tow, and recorded the vocals at three in the morning. In addition to Manson, the groundbreaking Countach (for Giorgio) album includes guest appearances by Steve Young, Brandi Carlile and Lord British himself, computer game leviathan Richard Garriott. Shooter made history, when the album was premiered inside the massive multi-player online game Shroud of the Avatar. Shooter recently announced he will re-release his 2010 album Black Ribbons in a limited-edition package that includes vinyl, cd and unreleased tracks. The reissue of the critically acclaimed music comes in at the perfect time for the genre-breaking, dystopian concept album…Election Day, November 8, 2016. www.shooterjennings.com www.facebook.com/ShooterJennings www.twi tter.com/shooterjennings www.instagram.com/shooterjennings/ www.bcrmedia.com

Lindsay Ell Performs Two Opry Circle Throwdowns Before Her Return To The Grand Ole Opry Stage Wed Night

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LINDSAY ELL PERFORMS TWO OPRY CIRCLE THROWDOWNS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY STAGE WEDNESDAY NIGHT –Plays in New York City’s Bryant Park and Performs First-Ever Opry Circle Throwdown at 35,000 Feet for Southwest Airlines’ Live at 35 BBR Music Group’s Lindsay Ell, a featured rising star on the Grand Ole Opry’s Opry 9.0, Vol II, Discoveries From The Circle CD, performed two Opry Circle Throwdowns in advance of her performance on the stage of the Opry Wednesday night. Tuesday she played for fans at the Southwest Porch in New York City’s Bryant Park as part of the Opry’s summer music series Circle in the City. On her return back to Nashville for her scheduled Wednesday Night Opry performance, Ell threw the “Circle” down at 35,000 feet in the air on Southwest Airlines Flight 1035, performing a Live at 35 concert for the passengers on board. Following her performance of her two cuts from the Opry 9.0 project, Ell surprised her audience by giving all passengers on the flight tickets to see her on the Opry stage last night. The Circle in the City summer series, in partnership this year with the BBR Music Group, features artists who travel to Manhattan with the Opry’s signature microphone stand and continue the Opry’s 90th anniversary year tradition of throwing down a replica of the famed circle of wood from center stage at the Opry House for a performance, a la an Opry Circle Throwdown. Fans can watch each of the shows live on the Opry’s Facebook page. Award-winning duo Thompson Square is set to round out the Circle in the City series next Tuesday, August 9. The duo then travels to Nashville Wednesday to perform on two Opry shows also featuring Carrie Underwood, Old Crow Medicine Show, Kelsea Ballerini, Bill Anderson, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, and more. Fans can follow artists’ journeys from New York to the Opry via social media and at opry.com/oprybound, where they can also enter to win an OpryBound VIP package including airfare to Music City aboard Southwest Airlines, hotel accommodations, and Opry prizing. About Lindsay Ell: Named one of The Huffington Post’s “Top Country Artists to Watch in 2016, Lindsay Ell is a triple threat: accomplished musician, unique vocalist and songwriter. The 27-year-old Calgary native learned to play guitar while traveling with her father to country-bluegrass camps as a young girl. Ell honed her craft as a musical stylist and songwriter after being discovered by BTO and The Guess Who’s Randy Bachman (“American Woman” / “Taking Care of Business”) who discovered her at the age of 13. The multi-instrumentalist was soon opening for the likes of Luke Bryan, Buddy Guy, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. Ell received critical acclaim for her singles “Trippin’ On Us,” “Shut Me Up” and “By The Way,” including being named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists You Need to Know” and one of CMT’s Next Women of Country. A 2016 CMT Music Award and Canadian Country Music Award Continue reading Lindsay Ell Performs Two Opry Circle Throwdowns Before Her Return To The Grand Ole Opry Stage Wed Night→