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MIRANDA LAMBERT LAUNCHES "KEEPER OF THE FLAME" TOUR

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MIRANDA LAMBERT HITS THE ROAD WITH “KEEPER OF THE FLAME” TOUR Special Guest Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne join the trek Reigning six-time consecutive CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert is gearing up for a very busy 2016.  She is heading out on the road for her headlining tour with special guest, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore and the Grammy, CMA and ACM nominated duo, Brothers Osborne. In addition to Miranda’s own headlining tour, she is also joining Kenny Chesney on his “Spread the Love” Tour performing in stadiums around the country starting in April.  And for the first time, Miranda will perform for her fans overseas, on March 11th in London (UK), on March 12th in Dublin (Ireland) and March 13th in Glasgow (Scotland) as part of the Country to Country Festival 2016 (C2C). “Keeper of the Flame” Tour stops will include: Austin, TX Bangor, ME Bethel, NY Bristow, VA Charlotte, NC Cleveland, OH Chicago, IL Columbia, MD Darien Center, NY Fayetteville, AR Hartford, CT Indianapolis, IN Irvine, CA Jacksonville, FL Los Angeles, CA New Orleans, LA Omaha, NE Orange Beach, AL Raleigh, NC Rogers, AR San Antonio, TX Saratoga Springs, NY St. Louis, MO Tampa, FL Virginia Beach, VA West Palm Beach, FL Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 29 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com.  Check Mirandalambert.com for specific show announcements and on sale dates. About Miranda Lambert: Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is the reigning six-time CMA and six-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year (the first time any female has won 6 consecutive years). The first single off of Lambert’s fifth studio album, Platinum, “Automatic,” was Lambert’s highest charting first week single to date and won CMA and  ACM “Song of the Year”.  Her duet with Carrie Underwood, the album’s second single, “Somethin’ Bad,” has been certified as an RIAA Platinum Digital Single. Platinum, made history when it debuted atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart, making Lambert the first country artist in the history of the chart to have each of her five albums debut at number 1.  Platinum also debuted at the top of the all genre Billboard 200 as the number 1 album in the Nation. In addition to her award winning music, she dedicates much of her time to her MuttNation Foundation, an organization that supports shelters and helps pets find a forever home. She also owns two lifestyle bou tiques, general stores she named, The Pink Pistol, that are located in her hometown of Lindale, Texas, and Tishomingo, Oklahoma.  Visit www.MirandaLambert.com for specific date announcements. About Kip Moore: A relentless road warrior, MULTI PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore is currently gearing up to head back out on the road at the end of the month for the second leg of his WILD ONES TOUR that will include a string of headlining dates in The UK and Ireland as well as shows scheduled in Australia for the first time.  Moore’s new single “Running For You” was heralded by Billboard as “a career song from the album” and was the most added song at Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT LAUNCHES "KEEPER OF THE FLAME" TOUR→

Brad Paisley Begins 2016 Winter Leg of "Crushin’ It World Tour" Today

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Brad Paisley (photo by: Jeff Lipsky) BRAD PAISLEY BEGINS 2016 WINTER LEG OF “CRUSHIN’ IT WORLD TOUR” Launches Thursday, January 21 Special Guests are Eric Paslay and Cam NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 19, 2016) Country music superstar Brad Paisley will begin the 2016 winter leg of his highly successful “Crushin’ It World Tour,” kicking off this Thursday, January 21 in Jonesboro, AR.  The tour will continue across the United States and Canada during the winter months. Special guests will be breakout country artist Eric Paslay and new country sensation Cam. 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 singles with the first being his 1999 hit “He Didn’t Have To Be” and his most recent, “Perfect Storm,” from his chart-topping 2014 album Moonshine in the Trunk. As a continuation of Paisley’s Country Nation College tour presented by Zaxby’s he will perform on January 24 as part of the grand-opening season for The Pavilion, the new home of Ole Miss basketball. 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.   Eric Paslay (Photo credit: Joseph Ilanes)   EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead sin gle from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native recently received his second GRAMMY nomination (first as a recording artist) in the Best Country Duo/Group category for “The Driver,” performed by Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, featuring Eric and Dierks Bentley. A true artist’s artist, USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant” and American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music. Paslay recently wrapped the Chris Young tour and takes the stage on tour with Brad Paisley this winter. He just released his back beat-driven groove “High Class,” the lead single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album due out later this year.   California-born singer/songwriter Cam emerged as one of 2015’s true breakthrough artists, achieving her first Platinum record and first #1 country single with “Burning House,” which earned her a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. Her Untamed album, released December 11, 2015, debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with the year’s best first-week album sales by a debut country artist.  With each song co-written by Cam, her Continue reading Brad Paisley Begins 2016 Winter Leg of "Crushin’ It World Tour" Today→

Darius Rucker Announces 2016 Tour

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The Good for a Good Time Tour Featuring Special Guests Dan + Shay and Michael Ray Begins June 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (January 20, 2016) – Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker will kick off his 2016 Good for a Good Time Tour in Tampa, Fla. on June 3. The Good for a Good Time Tour will feature opening acts Dan + Shay, who are celebrating their first No. 1 single with “Nothin’ Like You” and rising country singer Michael Ray, who was the only new male country artist of 2015 to have a No. 1 single in 2015, with “Kiss You in the Morning.” Over 30 stops across the country have been announced so far with more to come! Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 29 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. More than 400,000 fans turned out to experience Rucker’s incomparable vocals and raucous good time during last year’s Southern Style Tour, so expectations are high for 2016. Rucker plans to once again provide his concerts as a platform to honor and present homes to our nation’s combat wounded heroes and Gold Star spouses, in conjunction with Project Rebuild. Rucker, along with Lieutenant General Sisco, CEO and founder of Military Warriors Support Foundation, presented the first house in an appearance on NBC’s Today and went on to present 13 more homes in 2015. The Project Rebuild campaign arose from a partnership between Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Military Warriors Support Foundation to assist in rebuilding the lives of our wounded veterans. Project Rebuild helps place wounded veterans in mortgage-free homes and help ease the transition back to civilian life. The Good for a Good Time Tour will also partner with the rideshare app Uber for select dates, giving fans the chance to win free rides as well as VIP packages. A few lucky riders in cities across the United States will win VIP packages for a Good for a Good Time Tour stop which include 2 tickets to the show, an exclusive Darius Rucker pre-show acoustic performance, and invitation to a pre-show party in the VIP Party Lounge. Fans can enter the promo code GOODTIME to enter to win, and first time users will also receive $20 off their first ride. The Good For a Good Time Tour Dates: Friday, June 3 | Tampa, Fla. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Saturday, June 4 | West Palm Beach, Fla. | Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre Thursday, June 16 | Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Amphitheatre Friday, June 17 | Dallas, Texas | Gexa Energy Pavilion Saturday, June 18 | Austin, Texas | Austin 360 Amphitheater Friday, June 24 | St. Louis, Mo. | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, June 25 | Noblesville, Ind. | Klipsch Music Center Sunday, June 26 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | First Niagara Pavilion Thursday, July 7 | Englewood, Colo. | Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre >Friday, July 8 | Albuquerque, N.M. | Isleta Amphitheatre Saturday, July 9 | Phoenix, Ariz. | Ak-Chin Pavilion Friday, July 15 Continue reading Darius Rucker Announces 2016 Tour→

25th Anniversary of Country Jam Gets Even Bigger with Additional Artists Announced

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CANAAN SMITH, AARON WATSON, LINDSAY ELL, HIGH VALLEY, DRAKE WHITE AND THE BIG FIRE AND STEPHANIE QUAYLE ANNOUNCED FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF COUNTRY JAM Rising Newcomers and the Region’s Local Artists Announced for the Jack’s Stage and West Stage. Join Previously Announced Headliners Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley and Lee Brice . Tickets and VIP Packages On Sale Now – The 4-Day Festival Runs June 16-19. NASHVILLE, TN – January 20, 2016 – Country Jam has grown to be the biggest and longest running festival for music fans in and around Colorado since it began 25 years ago. The 25th Annual Country Jam festival, also one of the largest country music camping festivals in the United States, announced today more artists added to its already superstar lineup. Canaan Smith, Aaron Watson, Lindsay Ell, High Valley, Drake White and The Big Fire and Stephanie Quayle are scheduled to perform June 16-19, 2016 at Jam Ranch outside Grand Junction, CO. [bctt tweet=”@CountryJamCO adds @canaansmith @aaron_watson @lindsayell @highvalley @drakewhite @stephaniequayle and more to the lineup for #CountryJamCO 2016″] These artists join the previously announced superstar lineup, including four of country music’s biggest chart-toppers as headliners – Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley and Lee Brice, as well as some of country’s biggest and most popular stars, including Trace Adkins, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, Tyler Farr, Easton Corbin, Chase Bryant, Darryl Worley, Neal McCoy, Halfway to Hazard and Annie Bosko. Country Jam also announces the addition of some of country music’s rising newcomers and regional country acts, including Logan Brill, Adley Stump, Kaitlyn Baker, Lauren Ashley & The Trainwreckers, The Scotty Mac Band, Kory Brunson Band, McKenna Faith, Jake Worthington, Dylan Jakobsen, Ashley Martin, Andrea Vasquez, The High Rollers, and The Williams Brothers Band.  They are scheduled to perform throughout the weekend at both Jack’s Stage and West Stage, giving fans non-stop music throughout the day. Tickets are available now for Country Jam 2016. 4-day General Admission tickets start at $145, with Reserve tickets starting at $375, and weekend VIP tickets starting at $725.  VIP camping has sold out. General Admission campsites are available starting at $149. More information on camping options and pricing is available online at http://countryjam.com/tickets Country Jam features world-class entertainment and on-site camping in the “high-desert” surrounded by the scenic red rock mesa in the heart of Western Colorado. The four-day festival has established itself as a must-do for country music fans, with last year’s Country Jam featuring performances from superstars, legends and the hottest rising newcomers in country music including Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Kacey Musgraves, Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Parmalee, Frankie Ballard and more. More information about Country Jam can be found online at www.countryjam.com Stay connected with up-to-the-date information on Country Jam on Facebook or by following @CountryJamCO on Twitter and Instagram Country Jam is produced by Townsquare Media, Inc. About Townsquare Media, Inc. Townsquare Media, Inc. is an integrated and diversified media and entertainment and digital Continue reading 25th Anniversary of Country Jam Gets Even Bigger with Additional Artists Announced→

NAMM News: Cakewalk Announces New Gibson Electric Bass Expansion Pack for Rapture Session at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show

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Cakewalk Announces New Gibson Electric Bass Expansion Pack for Rapture Pro and Rapture Session at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show Includes New expansion pack features meticulous sampling of three iconic Gibson instruments Boston, MA (January 20, 2016) – Cakewalk, dedicated to powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, announces the new Gibson Bass Collection Expansion Pack at the 2016 NAMM Show (Gibson Booth 300B, Level 3). Designed for Cakewalk’s Rapture Pro and Rapture Session virtual instruments (available in VST3/AU/AAX/standalone formats), and sampled by expert sound designer Craig Anderton, this collection combines the warm, organic sound of three unique Gibson electric basses. The 28 programs also offer keyswitching to toggle between pick and finger attacks. [bctt tweet=”Get all the greatest #NAMM / #NAMM2016 gear updates at @CMNBLog as we share the hottest product releases all week long! ” via=”no”] The Midtown Bass captures the distinctive clarity and depth of this rare semi-hollow body bass, which is made from routed solid woods (rather than laminating woods around a solid center block). Its bright, punchy sound is ideal for pop/rock. For warm, raw power, the Les Paul Standard Bass features the classic tonewood combination of a mahogany body for richness with a solid carved maple top for “snap,” topped off by Thunderbird Bass pickups with ceramic magnets for “punch.”Finally, building on one of the most successful expansion packs ever for Cakewalk’s Dimension Pro synth, the EB 5-String Bass 2.0, with its eight unique pickup combinations, now takes full advantage of Rapture Pro/Session’s advanced features. Download the Full Press Release and Photo HERE

Hayes Carll’s "Lovers and Leavers" out April 8, new song premieres at NPR Music

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HAYES CARLL’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM LOVERS AND LEAVERS OUT APRIL 8 NEW SONG PREMIERES AT NPR MUSIC PRODUCED BY JOE HENRY. CARLL NOMINATED FOR “BEST COUNTRY SONG” AT THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS. “He spins a yarn with fresh wit, details a failure with unflinching honesty, and everything in between remains admirably cliché-free.”—Los Angeles Times   Lovers and Leavers, the highly anticipated new full-length album from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hayes Carll, will be released April 8 via Thirty Tigers. In advance of the release, a new song, “The Love That We Need,” recently premiered at NPR Music and can now be heard/shared via SoundCloud. Of the track, NPR Music praises, “Depicting failure of such a private, ordinary variety, without any colorful exaggeration or comic relief, is an exacting art. Turns out Carll’s excellent at it.” Produced by Grammy-award winning producer and musician Joe Henry (Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt), the 10-track album was recorded live over five days in L.A. during the winter of 2015. Of the album, Carll comments: “I didn’t have one song that I knew would be a sing along or would make people dance. I felt vulnerable in a way that I hadn’t in a long time. But I got what I wanted – a record with space, nuance, and room to breathe. It felt right for my art. It felt right for my life. ‘Lovers and Leavers’ isn’t funny or raucous. There are very few hoots and almost no hollers. But it is joyous, and it makes me smile. No, it’s not my ‘Blood on the Tracks,’ nor is it any kind of opus. It’s my fifth record — a reflection of a specific time and place. It is quiet, like I wanted it to be.” Lovers and Leavers is Carll’s first release since 2011’s acclaimed, KMAG YOYO (& Other American Stories). Widely praised by critics, The New York Times asserted, “…[Carll] extends a worthy Texas tradition: the weathered, hard-drinking, weary but clear-eyed troubadour…,” while SPIN included him in their feature “The Next Big Things: 11 Artists You Must Hear in 2011,” calling him a “silver-tongue-in-cheek country iconoclast.” Most recently, Carll was nominated for “Best Country Song” at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for his song, “Chances Are.” Originally featured on KMAG YOYO, the song was recently re-recorded by Lee Ann Womack for her acclaimed 2014 album The Way I’m Livin’. Carll will tour extensively in celebration of the record, including upcoming dates across the U.K. and Ireland. Additional performances in North America, Europe and Australia will be announced shortly. LOVERS AND LEAVERS TRACK LIST 1. Drive 2. Sake Of The Song 3. Good While It Lasted 4. You Leave Alone 5. My Friends 6. The Love That We Need 7. Love Don’t Let Me Down 8. The Magic Kid 9. Love Is So Easy 10. Jealous Moon   HAYES CARLL CONFIRMED TOUR DATES January 22—San Antonio, TX—Sam’s Burger Joint January 31—Boulder, CO—E-Town February 4—Little Rock, AR—South on Main February 5—Oklahoma City, OK—The Blue Continue reading Hayes Carll’s "Lovers and Leavers" out April 8, new song premieres at NPR Music→

“THE PICKUP” Reveals Lineup for 2017 Country Cruise

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“THE PICKUP” HANGS WITH HANK JR., KELSEA BALLERINI AND MORE  Popular Country Music Program Reveals Lineup for 2017 Country Cruise And Adds New Outlets  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 20, 2016) – Hot on the heels of being profiled in the music-industry Bible Billboard, “The Pickup” delivers a star-packed episode featuring Hank Williams Jr., Kelsea Ballerini, John Anderson and other country headliners. Released to participating radio stations on Jan. 15, the news and entertainment program profiles Williams as he discusses his new album It’s About Time and his duet with superstar Eric Church‘s guest a ppearance on the debut single, “Are You Ready For The Country.”  Ballerini reflects on her exciting year, which was capped by her performance at Nashville’s New Year’s Eve “Bash On Broadway.”  John Anderson discusses his new CD, Goldmine.  Ronnie McDowell talks about his recently published autobiography Bringing It To You Personally and shows off his painting of Elvis with Dolly Parton.  “The Pickup” also reports on the new “Joey Canyon Show” on RFD-TV and reveals the 2017 Country Music Cruise’s all-superstar lineup. Click here to watch “The Pickup.”   Since ringing in the new year, the popular show has also acquired new outlets including the Las Vegas Television N etwork and Music Matters Magazine. “The Pickup” is steadily winning new viewers by taking them behind the scenes at television tapings, concerts, festivals and special events, reporting news and creating fun features involving the stars of country music.  New episodes can be enjoyed on the 1st and 15th of every month on major broadcasters’ websites, various media sites and SKY TV’s CM&T program. Previous episodes of “The Pickup” have featured a one-on-one conversation with Dolly Parton, tour-bus visits with Joe Nichols and Thompson Square, the George Jones Museum opening, a visit to “Larry’s Country Diner” and much more. Launched in 2015 and hosted by Adam Wurtzel, “The Pickup” is a syndicated video segment that highlights today’s stars and classic country artists making news today.  New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. “The Pickup” can be seen on the websites of various broadcasters across the country (Nash Icon, HankFM, Midwest Communications, Zimmer Communications’ 94.3 KAT Country,etc.), blogs and the U.K.’s SKY Television.  The Las Vegas Television Network and Music Matters Magazine have signed on as new distributors. Born in Long Island, New York, Adam Wurtzel pursued his lifelong love for television at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he won a BEA Award for Best Student Production as creator and host of the program “Eastern Expedition” in 2006.  He broke into national media as co-host of Game Show Network’s “GSN Live” in 2009.  Subsequently he served as backstage correspondent for CBS’s “The Early Show.”  In 2012 Wurtzel moved to Nashville and made his Music City on-air debut on NBC affiliate WSMV-TV.  He appeared regularly on the nationally syndicated “Better Show” from 2012-14.  In addition to hosting “The Pickup,” Wurtzel also produced “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” five years in a row. Continue reading “THE PICKUP” Reveals Lineup for 2017 Country Cruise→

TIM MCGRAW RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HUMBLE AND KIND”

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TIM MCGRAW RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “HUMBLE AND KIND” FROM CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ALBUM DAMN COUNTRY MUSIC Launches StayHumbleandKind.com #stayhumbleandkind Tim McGraw publicity photo (credit Danny Clinch):https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBZT2pDd0l6NEwwZXNUQw Continuing the success of his critically-acclaimed album Damn Country Music, three-time Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Tim McGraw released the record’s anthemic second single, “Humble And Kind,” today. Fans will be able to catch an exclusive sneak preview tonight of the track’s music video on Entertainment Tonight. The full video will debut on McGraw’s Facebook page tomorrow at 12pm CST/1pm EST followed by a live chat with McGraw at 8pm CST/9pm EST. “I felt like it was going to be a special song when we finished it. Then when we mixed it, it just really came alive,” McGraw says of the song. “It’s not about being ‘my’ song or ‘my’ album or ‘my’ piece of music or any of those things. I think it’s just the message that the world needs. The song is so special, we wanted the video to really have a meaning to it and the video to be really universal and worldly and encompass everyone and what the emotion of the song is.” The “Humble And Kind” music video, directed by Wes Edwards, features scenes from Oprah Winfrey’s groundbreaking documentary “Belief,” which depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them. The song’s music video marries these universal scenes of faith and life with a dramatic McGraw performance, captured by a one-of-a-kind 360 degree turntable lighting rig which provides a big looping light highlighting the passage of time. The lyrics serve as a poignantly complementary soundtrack to the vivid, emotional storytelling and cinematic visual imagery of the series, which aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network last fall. Along with the single and video, McGraw will also launch stayhumbleandkind.com, a site that aggregates stories shared with the hashtag #stayhumbleandkind as well as encourages random acts of kindness through a simple tracking program. “We want to celebrate positive stories that embody the lyric and message of the song – from the most simple to the extraordinary,” said McGraw. The song became an immediate standout on Damn Country Music for fans and critics alike, with TIME Magazine noting that “McGraw shines most brightly when he’s foregrounding his warm, supple voice and keeping the music that surrounds him uncluttered. Perhaps that’s why the album closes with ‘Humble and Kind,’ in which the ‘good life’ means one governed by manners and grace.” Newsday agreed, citing that “McGraw is at his best with a big, emotional ballad and he has a masterpiece to work with here…  [the song] is a gorgeous bit of advice — in this case, from a father to his children, but it’s really pretty universal… McGraw delivers this advice with just the right amount of emotion, the right balance between preaching and suggestion.” Nash Country Weekly further hailed the song “the album’s most powerful and pensive reminder of Tim’s aforementioned passion is the last verse in the last song… where he sings ‘When you get where you’re goin’, don’t forget turn back around / Continue reading TIM MCGRAW RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “HUMBLE AND KIND”→

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND JOINS WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS ROSTER

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NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND JOINS WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS ROSTER 2016 Marks 50 Years for Grammy, CMA Award-Winning Group The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in country, rock and American roots music, joins Webster Public Relations for publicity representation as the band marks its 50th birthday of nonstop touring and recording vital music. [bctt tweet=”@GrittyDirt marks 50 years as iconic country group, joins @WebsterPR roster”] “It’s an honor to work with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and celebrate their milestone anniversary o f five spectacular decades,” said Kirt Webster, President/CEO. “They’re one of very few musical acts to achieve such longevity and this level of success – a testament to their talent and authenticity.” Formed in California in 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band consists of founding members Jeff Hanna (guitars/vocals), Jimmie Fadden (drums/harmonica/vocals), John McEuen (banjo/fiddle/guitar/mandolin), and Bob Carpenter (keyboards/accordion/vocals), “The New Guy” since 1977. The group has lasted longer than virtually any other country-based group of their era with multi-platinum and gold records, including legendary hits “Mr. Bojangles” and “Fishin’ in the Dark” (certified platinum for digital downloads in 2014 and the longest recurrent country radio song of all time). Their groundbreaking 1972 Will The Circle Be Unbroke n album, which assembled the living legends of country, bluegrass and mountain music to record what many critics have hailed as “an American treasure,” has been inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress and the Grammy Hall of Fame, paving the way for generations of what’s now known as today’s “cross genre movement.” “Mr. Bojangles” was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010. Most recently the Nitty Gritty Dirty Band was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, class of 2015. As part of their 50th anniversary, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hosted a star-studded PBS televised special to air in March that was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium during a sold-out performance, which was also the unofficial kick off to the 2015 Americana Awards and Music Festival. The special also stars fellow guest artists, including John Prine, Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Jerr y Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell and Jerry Douglas as well as former members, Jimmy Ibbotson (a founder and member for decades) and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and original member Jackson Browne. The special is made possible with support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism. There will be an accompanying CD and DVD as PBS premiums with extra songs and performances available exclusively through PBS Pledge, Check your local listings. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band continue non-stop touring in celebration of their Golden 50th anniversary planned to run through the end of 2017, with many additional dates to be announced. Plans are to be extensive with select shows featuring special guests in select markets as well as many new exciting show elements. This will be a tour not to be missed. NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND ON TOUR: Feb Continue reading NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND JOINS WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS ROSTER→

Southern Halo to Perform at “Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum at LA Live” on Thursday February 11

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Southern Halo to Perform in Concert at “Mississippi Night at the GRAMMY Museum® at LA Live” on Thursday, February 11, 2016 Rising Country music artists, teenage sister trio, Southern Halo, will perform in concert for an elite pre-GRAMMY Awards show event, “Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum at LA Live,” at the GRAMMY Museum ®  in Los Angeles, on Thursday, February 11, 2016. The GRAMMY Museum® is located at 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. [bctt tweet=”@3halos to perform in concert @TheGRAMMYMuseum “Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum at LA Live” on Thurs, Feb. 11 #SouthernHalo”] The festivities will get underway with a VIP reception party on the rooftop terrace from 5:30 – 7:00 PM, with Southern Halo slated to perform from 5:30 – 6:40 PM. Inside performances will begin at 7:30 PM and will showcase the Delta Music Institute Allstars, Cedric Burnside and Bobby Rush. Southern Halo, who hail from Cleveland, Mississippi, are a dynamic modern Country Rock band composed of teen sisters Natalia Morris on guitar and lead vocals, Christina on drums and vocals, and Hannah on bass guitar and vocals. Their amazing lead vocals, sibling harmonies and expert musicianship best define their sound. Southern Halo’s debut single, “Little White Dress,” from their 2015 self-titled album, has recently cracked the national MusicRow radio chart and entered 2016 by holding down the #1 spot on the European Hotdisc chart for EIGHT consecutive weeks, earning them the coveted top position of the “Most Popular Songs of 2015” on that chart, linked here: http: //www.hotdisc.co.uk/chart2015.htm The video for “Little White Dress” has been played on Great American Country, The Heartland Network & ZUUS Country (where they were featured in an hour long artist spotlight).  In addition, Southern Halo was one of the Top artists hand-picked by the CMT Artists team list on CMT.com. The video has been played across the UK, Ireland and Europe on Phil Mack’s “Keeping it Country” show, CM&T and Hugh O’Brien’s show, “Hot Country.” Steadily growing their die-hard fan base, Southern Halo has performed across a wide swath of America, from Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego, California, and at concert venues across the Mississippi Delta to the hallowed stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. With a diverse set list which runs the musical spectrum from Blues to Rock to Country, Southern Halo appeals to a wide age range, and are a favorite opening act for talent buyers, having shared the stage with a stellar list of National recording artists, including the late B.B. King, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Mo Pitney, Brantley Gilbert, Parmalee, Uncle Kracker and Randy Houser, among many others. Southern Halo’s list of accomplishments and accolades are long, but a short l ist includes, being National finalists of the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown held at the Ryman Auditorium. They recorded their first EP with Alabama’s Jeff Cook, have headlined at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, walked the red carpet at CMT Awards and have been endorsed by Gibson Guitars. No small accomplishments for a Continue reading Southern Halo to Perform at “Mississippi Night at the Grammy Museum at LA Live” on Thursday February 11→