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Watch now: Kacey Musgraves – Butterflies

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

The darling of the jukebox, Kacey Musgraves takes us back to that first taste of sweet sweet love with her new single “Butterflies” off her 2018 album “Golden Hour“. “Butterflies” was released to rave reviews, with NPR proclaiming it as “stepping easily beyond any genre category with a sunny sense that this is just where country should be these days.” The track is featured on Kacey’s critically-acclaimed new album Golden Hour, her third #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Golden Hour has been praised by everyone from NPR, Time, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, and The FADER, among others, with USA Today declaring “Golden Hour may be 2018’s best album yet,” and The Huffington Post calling it “the work of a self-assured artist breaking the mold instead of the younger version telling us that one day she would.” Kacey has performed music from Golden Hour on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, TODAY, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and she will make her debut on Saturday Night Live next Saturday, May 12th. Kacey played Stagecoach festival this past weekend, with Noisey announcing her set “proves she’s the best future country music has” and The Los Angeles Times observing Saturday’s lineup “offered a triumphant set from Kacey Musgraves, who delivered on her early promise and handled her new stature as a soon-to-be headliner with confidence.” Kacey will wrap up her tour with Little Big Town this weekend, and will go on to support Harry Styles on his tour this summer. Kacey will kick off her headlining Oh, What A World: Tour this fall in Europe, with additional global dates to be announced. For more information, visit http://www.kaceymusgraves.com/tour.

Shania Twain And Jake Owen Come To USA Network With Country Music Showcase Series ‘Real Country’

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Series to Film This Summer in Nashville; Premiere Fall 2018 NEW YORK, NY – April 30, 2018 – USA Network today announced REAL COUNTRY, a new country music showcase series featuring multi-platinum, five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning trailblazer Shania Twain, and ACM Award-winning and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jake Owen. Premiering this fall on USA, the eight-part REAL COUNTRY will film this summer in Nashville and is produced by Wilshire Studios, with Twain, Nicolle Yaron, Stijn Bakkers and Leslie Garvin set to executive produce. In each hour-long episode, Twain and Owen hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of specific country genres. The best artists from each showcase will perform in a grand finale, for the chance to be named one of country music’s next breakout acts. “REAL COUNTRY celebrates everything we love about country music, while providing a unique platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent,” said Heather Olander, Senior Vice President, Alternative Development and Production, USA Network. She added: “We are extremely lucky to work with both Shania and Jake. Shania is a true international icon who remains the best-selling female country artist of all time and whose music broke barriers across genres, and Jake is an ACM Award-winner who consistently dominates the country charts with some of today’s biggest hits.” Twain shared: “It’s been an incredible year for me, releasing my new album and coming back to country music. I feel it’s time for me to add my own support in finding our greatest undiscovered talent. It’s beyond thrilling to be leading the charge with REAL COUNTRY, and I’m on a mission to find artists who will keep country music diverse and dynamic. The kind of diversity that inspired all of us.” Added Owen: “Country music truly seems to be the healing factor in a lot of people’s lives. I will always be grateful for music, whether I’m performing or listening, and I want to encourage up-and-coming artists to tell their stories, find their audiences and make their mark in country music with the same guidance that artists have given to me throughout my journey.” “NBCUniversal has made a commitment to reimagine the commercial experience,” said Mark Marshall, Executive Vice President, Entertainment Advertising Sales, NBCUniversal. “REAL COUNTRY is a tremendous opportunity for advertisers to connect with the genre’s passionate fan base in an engaging and authentic way.” Anyone interested in being invited to perform on one of REAL COUNTRY’s showcases can apply at http://realcountry.castingcrane.com or via email at RealCountry@castingduo.com. About Shania Twain: International superstar Shania Twain is a five-time GRAMMY winner and the reigning Queen of Country Pop. With more than 90 million albums sold worldwide and U.S. sales topping 34.5 million, Twain remains the top-selling female country artist of all time. Her albums include “Shania Twain,” Twain’s Platinum-selling 1993 debut; “The Woman in Me,” her GRAMMY Award-winning, Double Diamond-selling 1995 release; “Come On Over,” the best-selling studio album in Soundscan history by a female artist in any genre and the best-selling country album of all time with Continue reading Shania Twain And Jake Owen Come To USA Network With Country Music Showcase Series ‘Real Country’→

Album Release: Josh Ward – More Than I Deserve Out May 4th

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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Josh Ward has become one of the biggest rising names coming out of the Texas music scene, waving the good ole old school country music flag, a sound country fans still love and clamor for. Josh has had NINE consecutive #1 hit singles on the Texas Regional Radio Chart, over 2 million views on YouTube and over 3 million streams globally on Spotify. He kills it on the touring circuit, ropes in crowds in places he has never played before. The first single “All About Lovin’” has just been released at is already sitting at 20 in only 3 weeks. As written in his bio, “some may argue whether it is having nine consecutive #1 hit singles in Texas under his belt that has garnered him staying power, or that he is killing it in the social media world with over 2 million views on YouTube and over 3 million streams globally on Spotify. Maybe it’s his 3 venerated album releases, or maybe because he can not only bat a full house on a 200 plus dates a year touring average, but also rope in crowds on a first time performance in an unfamiliar town. While impressive, all those distinctions can come and go in the world of music. The reason for his staying power turns out to be quite a simple one. And that is because Josh Ward is country music blood to bone, and both Josh Ward and country music are simply not going to go away.”

Tune In Alert: Lee Roy Parnell on “The Buddy & Jim Show” on SiriusXM

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

TUNE IN ALERT: LEE ROY PARNELL TO PERFORM AS MUSICAL GUEST ON THE BUDDY ~ JIM SHOW ON SIRIUSXM OUTLAW COUNTRY GRAMMY-nominated artist Lee Roy Parnell will be the featured musical guest on the highly acclaimed “The Buddy & Jim Show” on SiriusXM airing on the Outlaw Country Channel 60 and streaming OnDemand on SiriusXM connected devices and speakers. Air Times: Saturday 4/28 10 pm ET Sunday 4/29 10 am ET Monday 4/30 2 am & 2 pm ET Wednesday 5/2 12 am & 10 pm ET “I love Outlaw Country, and I love ‘The Buddy and Jim Show,’” says Lee Roy Parnell. “It was a joy to catch up and reminisce with my old friends.” Midnight Believer was included on All Music’s “Best Blues Albums of 2017” list, along with Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Gary Clark, Jr., David “Honeyboy” Edwards, and more. Vintage Guitar noted in a review that “Too Far Gone,” a song from Midnight Believer features a “gorgeous, melodic solo that is warm enough to melt ice” and called the album “one of the most pleasant surprises from 2017’s record releases.” Musically, Parnell presents some of the best performances of his career onMidnight Believer. He approached this release with the intention of letting the music and performances speak. There is a level of organically-delivered emotion through his playing that took the path of not over-producing every track. Parnell is currently touring the country on his Midnight Believer Tour. Upcoming tour dates include: May 18 – Beacon, NY – The Towne Crier May 19 – New York, NY – Opry City Stage May 20 – Shirley, MA – The Bull Run May 22 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse May 23 – Richmond, VA – The Tin Pan June 8 – Nashville, TN – CMA Music Festival June 9 – Fort Wayne, IN – Sweetwater (Guitar Army featuring John Jorgenson, Lee Roy Parnell, Joe Robinson) June 16 – Plano, TX – Love & War June 22 – Greenville, TX – Texan Theater June 30 – Alto, NM – Spencer Theatre About “The Buddy and Jim Show” Longtime friends and collaborators Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale co-host a two-hour weekly Americana journey originating from Miller’s home studio in Nashville, TN, and featuring exclusive interviews and performances from American roots artists each week. The show can be heard on SiriusXM Outlaw Country Channel 60 on Mondays 2 pm ET, Saturdays 10 pm ET and is rebroadcast Sundays 10 am ET, Mondays 2 am & 2 pm ET, and , Wednesdays 12 am & 10 pm ET, and streaming OnDemand on SiriusXM connected devices and speakers. About Lee Roy Parnell After earning a regular spot at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Café and a publishing contract, Lee Roy Parnell launched his solo career on Arista Records, which produced many country hits, including seven Top 10 hits: “A Little Bit Of You,” “What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am,” “Tender Moment,” “Love Without Mercy,” “On The Road,” “I’m Holding Continue reading Tune In Alert: Lee Roy Parnell on “The Buddy & Jim Show” on SiriusXM→

Josh Ward Releases Eagerly Awaited New Album “More Than I Deserve” on May 4th

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

The legion of Josh Ward fans who have eagerly awaited his brand new album will be more than satisfied come May 4th with the release of “More Than I Deserve.” The album’s first single “All About Lovin’” is already sitting at the #30 spot on the Texas Regional Radio Chart after only 3 weeks. In celebration, Josh Ward’s Tonk Fest & CD Release Party will follow on Saturday, May 5th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas. Doors at 5:00 PM. Music starts at 6:00 PM with performances from Josh Ward, Jarrod Birmingham and Jake Worthington. Advance single tickets are $20. $25 at the gate, 12 and under free. The event also offers VIP packages at $150. There are only 100 available-21 and up only. Packages include 1 admission to VIP tent, 4 complimentary drink tickets for full liquor, wine and beer service, meal ticket for 1, reserved VIP seating close to stage, private VIP restrooms, VIP meet & greet prior to show, VIP laminate and 1 autographed CD. Tickets can be purchased at Outhouse Tickets https://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/Event10156/ “All grit and no quit.” These are the deeply rooted words that Josh Ward lives by to an absolute fault. An anchored mindset that has led this Texas country music rising star from a drifter’s adolescence to the jeopardous game of the rodeo circuit to the punishing toil of the Texas oil fields, and on into the fickle arms of the music business. Some might argue whether it is having nine consecutive #1 hit singles in Texas under his belt that has garnered him staying power, or that he is killing it in the social media world with over 2 million views on YouTube and over 3 million streams globally on Spotify. Maybe it’s his 3 venerated album releases, or maybe because he can not only bat a full house on a 200 plus dates a year touring average, but also rope in crowds on a first time performance in an unfamiliar town. While impressive, all those distinctions can come and go in the world of music. The reason for his staying power turns out to be quite a simple one. And that is because Josh Ward is country music blood to bone, and both Josh Ward and country music are simply not going to go away. The culmination of his radio success and his victories out on the road can easily be attributed to the actual man behind the music. In life, sometimes a person gets dealt a lean hand and has to choose his family from strangers along the way, people who make a conscious choice to take you under their wing and help guide you through life. Ward considers himself a very lucky man despite some rough teenage years. The love and support of his extended family and his chosen family was the concrete foundation he built his life on, and his fans are a big part of that. It’s why they are drawn to him through the speakers, Continue reading Josh Ward Releases Eagerly Awaited New Album “More Than I Deserve” on May 4th→

Huge Success for Nashville’s Premier Charity Event Annual Waiting for Wishes

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and Kevin Carter Held their Annual Celebrity Waiters Dinner and Official After-Party “Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends” on Tuesday night. Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and co-host, NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champion, Kevin Carter held their 17th Annual Waiting for Wishes Celebrity Waiters Dinner at The Palm Restaurant on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The sold-out event raised an estimated $150,000 for The Kevin Carter Foundation andMake-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee. The event has become Nashville’s premier celebrity event, making national news, raising more than $2.2 million for charity since its inception in 2002. Kevin Carter, Make-A-Wish Ambassador Kayden, Jay DeMarcus The sold-out celebrity event was an exclusive, VIP evening where Carter and DeMarcus invited an eclectic mix of celebrities from all over the country to take over The Palm as servers before they headed over toWhiskey Row for the Official After-Party – Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends. The event, presented by The Campbell Family Foundation and HCA, continues to be one of the most unique celebrity events in the country and is considered a “must attend” event for patrons and participants alike. Nearly fifty celebrities joined in to wait tables, sign autographs and perform at the after-party. This year’s cast of unexpected celebrities included Fox News Channel’s Dana Perino and Jesse Watters, the Chrisley Family from USA Network Chrisley Knows Best as well as sports icons like U.S. Olympians Matt Hamilton (Curlers), Kendall Coyne and Lee Stecklein (Women’s Hockey) and Lloyd Eisler (Ice Skating), NFL stars Jared Allen, Cris Collinsworth and Marcus Mariota, UFC/MMA Champions Randy Couture and Tito Ortiz as well as music stars like Hunter Hayes just to name a few. In 2012 “Waiting for Wishes” expanded to include an Official After-Party – “Jammin’ with Jay DeMarcus & Friends.” The informal jam session is an opportunity to create incredible “Only in Nashville” type moments on stage with SiriusXM’s Storme Warren serving as emcee. This year was no different as a unique group of musicians jumped on stage with Jay DeMarcus to include band member Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts), Tommy Thayer (KISS), Jason Scheff (Chicago), Jason Fitz (formerly with The Band Perry) and country artists Halfway to Hazard and Jillian Cardarelli. Jason Fitz, Yankton, Jason Scheff and Jay DeMarcus “I am again so grateful to be able to continue to host this event in Nashville,” said Kevin Carter. “I’m thankful to my co-host Jay DeMarcus and the unbelievable celebrities that show up to wait tables for our patrons each year. I am humbled when I think about how many wishes we’ve been able to grant for children with life-threatening illnesses through our fundraising efforts and this event for the past sixteen years and now adding more funds to continue to provide hope.” The event is sponsored by The Campbell Family Foundation, HCA, The Band Foundation, Aon, PAR, Tennessee Titans, The Hilton Downtown Nashville, Empire Distributors, DET Distributing, Donatos Pizza, Trattoria IL Mulino, Nashville Lifestyles, RJ Young, The Palm, Matchless Transportation, Whiskey Row, Ego Design, Lipman, Jewelbox and Continue reading Huge Success for Nashville’s Premier Charity Event Annual Waiting for Wishes→

Brantley Gilbert Honors “Waffle House Hero” James Shaw Jr.

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Symphony Rehearsal for May 4 Ascend Concert Date Turns into Announcement for Waffle House Shooting Benefit T-Shirt James Shaw Jr. & Brennan McMurray Join Gilbert Dashboard Confessional Also Selling I Believe in Heroism T-Shirts at May 11 Ryman Show For Brantley Gilbert, playing with a symphony orchestra is unusual enough. But when the CMA Awards Song of the Year nominee heard about the shooting at a Nashville Waffle House, he knew he wanted to do something to honor James Shaw Jr. — the 29-year-old man who disarmed the shooter and has already started a GoFundMe page to raise money for the victims’ families. “When you see someone like James, who just jumped up and did what he did – and you think about the lives he saved, you realize what a special kind of guy he is,” Gilbert says. “I called my manager, Rich Egan, who heads up the I Believe In Nashville coalition, and asked if there was any way we could do something that would shine a light and remind everyone that heroes can be real life people. We came up with the idea of creating ‘I Believe in Heroism’ t-shirts that we will sell at our May 4th Nashville show and give the proceeds to James.” Joining Gilbert at the impromptu press conference was Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, who will also be selling the shirts at his May 11 appearance at the Ryman Auditorium. The acclaimed singer/songwriter told the assembled media, “If you can’t get to a show, visit www.IBelieveInNashville.com and you can get the shirt, or donate to the GoFundMe pages set up for James and the families of the victims.” Gilbert spoke of wanting to give back, to recognize these men as a way to inspire others to see their own inner hero. For the hardcore rock country star from South Georgia, it is the inspiration that will help us all make the world a much a better place. “Bad people do bad things,” he offers. “But good people can do great things. Talking to James before we got up here, he said he’s not a superhero, he’s just a regular person. But I think there has to be some hero inside, that’s where that kind of bravery comes from.” Brantley Gilbert established himself as a voice of the hardcore, hardworking American from his debut single, the No. 1 “Country Must Be Country Wide.” With a strong commitment to rocking hard, reaching deep and pushing Nashville’s boundaries, the man lauded by Entertainment Weekly for “swaggering guitars, catchy hooks, and a DGAF attitude” and Rolling Stone.com as “a brooding, hip-hop influenced rocker” continues working to honor and support the people who dig in and make our world better. “When it’s not about me, that’s when I’m happiest.” Gilbert says. “More than that, when it’s about somebody who was brave, and we can honor them a little, that’s when it’s really good. To me, I can’t wait to play with the Symphony, but I’m really stoked to be here today with someone like James.”

Terra Bella Announces New Album There’s A Country Song with Release Party on 5/2

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

The husband-and-wife country duo, Terra Bella, has announced that their highly-anticipated new album There’s A Country Song will be released to all digital platforms on May 1st with a celebration to take place at Dawg House Saloon (1522 Demonbreun St.) in Nashville on May 2ndfrom 7-8:30 p.m. The album is currently available for pre-order including the previously released single “Before You” and “Wild One” as immediate downloads. Listed as “One To Watch” by Billboard earlier this year, the authenticity of Terra Bella’s Central California roots, communicative storytelling and beautiful harmonies are more prevalent than ever on their first full-length project. Attendees of the release party are to witness this first-hand as the pair will exclusively perform the album from start to finish alongside the studio musicians heard on the recording. The entire project was self-recorded by Terra Bella’s male counterpart, Joe Costa, from the comfort of their home studio. Costa also shares production credit with lead guitarist Johnny Garcia (Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood). Terra Bella plans to complete a radio tour in support of focal track “Wild One” as well as a number of regular dates across the country including Fort Campbell’s Annual 4th of July Celebration in Kentucky. There’s A Country Song Track Listing: 1. Middle Of Nowhere USA (Joe Costa, Dustin Huff) 2. Wild One (Joe Costa, Lisa Daye) 3. Get Lost (Joe Costa, Martina Costa, Tyler King) 4. Before You (Joe Costa, Rob Williford) 5. There’s A Country Song (Joe Costa, Lisa Daye, Dustin Huff) 6. Love Thing (Joe Costa, Martina Costa, Marv Green) 7. Honky Tonk Saturday Night ( Joe Costa, Lisa Daye) 8. Good News (Joe Costa, Lisa Daye, Curt Collins, David Reuter) 9. Get Back to Me (Joe Costa) Words of Praise: “Terra Bella is an unparalleled soul. This record reminds me that sensational music can still be made.” — Johnny Garcia, Producer/Publisher/Guitarist “There’s a definite throwback vibe that is reminiscent of a lot of what made the ’80s so unforgettable on country radio. She has the heartfelt quality of a Patty Loveless, while he borrows from the Haggard/Jones school.” — Chuck Dauphin, Billboard “If you love Country music, you need this album. Terra Bella is a dynamic husband-and-wife duo with beautiful harmonies and an unrivaled passion that shines through in every song. On top of it all, they are damn good people. Get this album, you won’t regret it!” — Kevin Blue, Country Rebel “Terra Bella’s new album is so refreshing. They take me back to growing up in the early ’90s sitting on my grandmother’s front porch, listening to great storytelling songs… pure, raw, emotion. An excellent album from top to bottom; you’ll never have to hit the ‘next’ button.” — Chris Ladd, Home Page Media Group “A force to be reckoned with. This is what modern Country music is supposed to be.” — Pepper Daniels, KKJG San Luis Obispo, CA About Terra Bella: Ranchers. Musicians. Married. Joseph (“Joe”) and Martina Costa are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo from California’s San Joaquin Continue reading Terra Bella Announces New Album There’s A Country Song with Release Party on 5/2→

Blair Garner, Kimberly Williams-Paisley To Host Second Annual ‘Dance Party To End Alz’

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

“THE BLAIR GARNER SHOW” host BLAIR GARNER and actress/author KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY will team up to host the second annual “DANCE PARTY TO END ALZ” on SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd at NASHVILLE’s WILDHORSE SALOON to benefit the ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION. This year’s event will include performances of 80s hits by BRAD PAISLEY, CHRIS YOUNG, LINDSAY ELL, CHARLES ESTEN, and more to be announced. Pre-sale tickets will be available on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18th at 11a (CT), and tickets go on sale to the general public this FRIDAY, APRIL 20th at 11a (CT) here. “We were thrilled by the success of last year’s ‘DANCE PARYT TO END ALZ,’ where we grooved to hits from the 70s. We’re excited to make this an annual event and bring the 80s to NASHVILLE this year,” said WILLIAMS-PAISLEY. “It is so inspiring to see the Country music community rally around the Alzheimer’s cause, which is very important to our family and millions across the country. We are more motivated than ever to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research that will ultimately change the course of this disease for so many.”

Carrie Underwood to Release “Cry Pretty” Album September 14th

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Lead Single and Title Track is No.1 Most Added Single at Country Radio and Has Already Topped iTunes Top Songs Charts in 12 Countries Multi-platinum global superstar Carrie Underwood will release Cry Pretty, her first studio album on Capitol Records Nashville on September 14. The title track and lead single was released worldwide on April 11 and is the most added song at Country radio this week. “Cry Pretty” has already topped the iTunes Top Songs charts in 12 countries and quickly racked up over 1.3 million streams in the U.S. with only two days of reporting. In addition to co-writing the single with Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose (aka The Love Junkies), Carrie is co-producing her album with fellow writer/producer David Garcia. Underwood says, “At this point in my career, I feel stronger and more creative than ever. I think you can hear that in this new album. It’s emotional, it’s soulful, it’s real, and we also have some fun on there too. I hope everyone loves it as much as I have loved making it.” On Sunday night at the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards™, Underwood took home her 14th career ACM Award for Vocal Event of the Year for “The Fighter,” her collaboration with Keith Urban, after bringing the audience to their feet with her emotional performance of “Cry Pretty.” Billboard ranked the “vocal dynamo” performance as the best of the night, touting “this is how you do an award show performance” while Rolling Stone noted that Underwood “channeled her inner country-soul diva” during the “knockout rendition.” Underwood, who is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, gives fans an intimate look inside her recording and co-producing process for Cry Pretty in this exclusive album trailer.