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SOUNDS AUSTRALIA and Tamworth Wrap Up Another Amazing Year at Americana Music Festival

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 29, 2015) – The 2015 Americana Music Festival and Conference brought an incredible range of talent during its weeklong festivities in Nashville, Tenn. This was the seventh year of involvement for SOUNDS AUSTRALIA and Tamworth Music Festival, bringing us events such as Australiana Americana, THE AUSSIE BBQ and The Sister City Jam. One of the most raved about events was Tamworth’s “Australiana Americana” – an annual showcase of Australian talent held at the legendary Bluebird Café, featuring artists: Allan Caswell, Amber Lawrence, Bill Jackson & Pete Fidler, Dan Parsons, Daniel Champagne, Geoff Achison, Imogen Clark, Kirsty Akers, Kristy Cox, Liz Stringer, Loren Kate, Matt Ellis, One Up Two Down, Teischa Jones and Tracy McNeil. The event was hosted by Dobe Newton, who introduced us to some top-notch musicians, some of which were Nashville veterans, as well as a few fresh faces. One of SOUNDS AUSTRALIA’s biggest events this year – as well as every other year – was THE AUSSIE BBQ held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at The 5 Spot. This event has become internationally famous for introducing the world to hundreds of new Australian artists, as well as being a great networking event for industry professionals and fans alike. This year, THE AUSSIE BBQ featured 10 of Australia’s most exciting acts within the Americana and singer-songwriter scenes: Henry Wagons, Halfway, Josh Rennie-Hynes, Liam Gerner, Liz Stringer, Oh Pep!, Raised By Eagles, Roller One, Ruby Boots and Steve Grady. These eclectic artists packed The 5 Spot on the fifth day of the festival, bringing some Aussie flair to the Nashville Americana scene. Since its start in 2003, THE AUSSIE BBQ has grown exponentially into a circuit of shows that includes Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Brighton, Liverpool, London, Singapore, Mumbai, Pune, Nashville and Austin. Tamworth’s “Australiana Americana” Front: Allan Caswell, Teischa Jones, Amber Lawrence, Dobe Newton, Bill Jackson, Kirsty Lee Ackers, Tracy McNeil, One Up Two Down. Back: Loren Kate, Pete Fiddler, Matt Ellis. SOUNDS AUSTRALIA’s “A Taste of Australia” Henry Wagons with fans at “A Taste Of Australia” lunch at Soulshine Pizza. SOUNDS AUSTRALIA’s “THE AUSSIE BBQ” Dobe Newton, Jed Hilly (AMA Executive Director), Glenn Dickie (SOUNDS AUSTRALIA). Part of the Australian contingent at Americana Fest gather outside The 5 Spot for “THE AUSSIE BBQ.” About SOUNDS AUSTRALIA: SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is Australia’s export music market development initiative, established to provide a cohesive and strategic platform to assist the Australian music industry access international business opportunities. SOUNDS AUSTRALIA is a joint initiative of the Australia Council and APRA|AMCOS, supported by the Federal Government together with State Government Agencies and Peak Industry Associations. As a globally recognized brand, SOUNDS AUSTRALIA has now become synonymous with producing stellar showcasing events around the globe, featuring all Australian line ups, with some of world’s most influential bookers, buyers, agents and promoters in attendance alongside the tastemakers of tomorrow. SOUNDS AUSTRALIA’s aim is to provide the best possible environment for Australian artists at international events, offering additional exposure to industry and fans. Continue reading SOUNDS AUSTRALIA and Tamworth Wrap Up Another Amazing Year at Americana Music Festival→

Dianna Corcoran Releases Official Music Video for Single, “God Did Good”

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See the Exclusive Premiere on Taste Of Country (Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 24, 2015) – Singer, songwriter and guitarist Dianna Corcoran has released a music video exclusive for her latest single, “God Did Good,” through Taste of Country. Produced by GearSeven Productions Nashville and directed by Connor Carroll, the video is now available for viewing on Taste of Country‘s website, here, and the song is available for download on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. The self-produced track was written by Corcoran, Jeff Cohen and Kristian Bush, and is a country-rock love song about how ‘God did good’ creating the protagonist’s love interest. Of the music video, Corcoran commented, “I love the story of ‘God Did Good.’ I had fun shooting the video and wanted something simple that would translate the story to the audience, along with genuine happiness.” As a young adult, Dianna’s first interest in Country music came through yodeling. She is now a multi-format recording artist with over 400 music awards, including two multi-award winning albums and two Australian Country Music Golden Guitar Awards. Corcoran also has a passion for philanthropy and has worked with The Australian Defense Force, deploying three times to perform for troops serving in Afghanistan and Egypt. No stranger to hard work both in and out of the studio, Corcoran is noted for working three jobs in order to fund her first record. One of which was a gig in a car parts plant that trained the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Country cutie to become a vehicle mechanic who can not only change the oil, tires and batteries in a motor vehicle, but also fully rebuild car engines. For more information on Dianna Corcoran, visit her official website at www.diannacorcoran.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About Dianna Corcoran: Already a two-time Golden Guitar winner, (Australian Country Music Awards) including Female Artist of The Year, Dianna Corcoran is one of Australia’s finest country vocalists. Relocating to Nashville, Tenn. in 2011 after signing a publishing and recording deal in the U.S. with Krian Music Group / Universal Music Group, Dianna has worked extensively in the songwriting community throughout Stockholm, London, Germany, Australia and the U.S. With numerous No. 1 hits and cuts to her name, including an upcoming Hollywood movie opening theme, this sublime singer, songwriter, producer and young musical entrepreneur took her career to a whole new level by self-producing her first ever American release, aptly titled In America, which is set to release January 29, 2016. Most recently, Dianna released the first single off her new album titled “God Did Good” with songwriting credits including herself, Kristian Bush and Jeff Cohen. For more information about Dianna, visit www.DiannaCorcoran.com and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

John Anderson Releases Praiseworthy New Single, “Don’t Forget To Thank The Lord”

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(Nashville, Tenn. – September 23, 2015) – Country music icon, John Anderson, has released a praiseworthy new single, titled “Don’t Forget To Thank The Lord,” to Country radio. The track, which is the second release from his most recent album, Goldmine, was co-written by Anderson and John Rich. “Don’t Forget To Thank The Lord” was shipped to radio on Sept. 14. Radio listeners will love the positivity of the song, which calls for us to be thankful for all the many blessings the Lord has given us. For Anderson, the single was born out of a sincere thankfulness for all the opportunities he’s been given to pursue his music. [bctt tweet=”Hear John Anderson’s new single, Don’t Forget to Thank the Lord at CMNB! “] “I’ve always loved the Lord and been very thankful He’s allowed me to do what I do. That’s a pretty good message for anybody, no matter whether they like the song or not,” said Anderson. To hear “Don’t Forget To Thank The Lord,” click here. “Don’t Forget to Thank The Lord” is even more powerful when performed live. To see Anderson on tour across the United States, visit JohnAnderson.com for a complete list of upcoming tour dates. Anderson released his new album, Goldmine, on May 26, which also marked his first album release in nine years. Released on his own record label, Bayou Boys Music, the 13-track collection of original material features authentic lyrics and Anderson’s signature sound. The award-winning and Hall of Fame songwriter wrote or co-wrote 12 of the album’s 13 tracks. The album is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and other major digital retailers. Raised in Apopka, Fla., John Anderson grew up listening to both rock and traditional country, with plenty of country gospel mixed in for good measure. In the end, Anderson chose to pursue his country music dreams, a decision for which all his fans are very grateful. Anderson is recognized as one of the greatest country singers to ever step up to the microphone, possessing one of the most instantly identifiable vocal instruments in the history of the genre. Anderson got his start in 1977 when he signed with Warner Brothers Records. He went on to have his first major hit in 1980 with Billy Joe Shaver’s, “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna Be a Diamond Someday).” Other hits include the classic “Wild and Blue,” released in 1982, and “Swingin,” the No. 1 Billboard Country single co-written with Lionel Delmore that would lead Anderson to garner the CMA Horizon Award. Throughout his career, Anderson has produced 23 albums and released more than 60 singles (26 of which charted in the Top 10). He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 5, 2014, and holds a wealth of industry awards including Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award. For more information on John Anderson, visit his official website at JohnAnderson.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

The Cains Perform National Anthem At New York Mets Baseball Game

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 3, 2015) – The Cains performed the National Anthem for a crowd of New York Mets fans at Citi Field on September 1, 2015. This was the group’s first time performing the National Anthem for a sports event in a major national league. A video of The Cains’ full National Anthem performance can be viewed here. The Cains are currently gearing up to be the opening act for Sasha McVeigh’s I Stand Alone U.K. Tour. The group will open for McVeigh on select dates in various clubs all over the U.K. Tickets can be purchased through www.SeeTickets.com. Click HERE to watch The Cains perform our National Anthem at Citi Field Read more at AristoPR!

Amy Wilcox Celebrates Release of Single, “Summer In Slow Motion,” Aboard Nashville Pedal Tavern

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 13, 2015) – Amy Wilcox celebrated the release of her new single, “Summer In Slow Motion,” with Nashville-based media aboard the Nashville Pedal Tavern on Wednesday, August 12. The singer-songwriter hosted the fun-filled Nashville In Slow Motion event in support of her new single and music video for “Summer In Slow Motion.” The video, which was filmed at Nashville’s J. Percy Priest Lake, now has over 113,600 streams on YouTube, and can be viewed on Amy Wilcox’s official YouTube channel, here. For interview and mp3 requests, contact Sharilyn Pettus at Sharilyn@aristomedia.com, or 615-269-7071.   Contact Sharilyn@aristomedia.com for Hi-Res Download Read more at AristoPR!

Ty Herndon Signs Exclusive Booking Agreement with Buddy Lee Attractions

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 10, 2015) Grammy-nominated, Dove award-winning and multi-platinum Country artist Ty Herndon has entered into an exclusive booking agreement with Nashville-based booking agency, Buddy Lee Attractions (BLA). “We are truly excited that Ty Herndon is joining the BLA Talent Roster,” commented BLA’s Vice President David Kiswiney. “Besides being a dynamic live performer, Ty is undoubtedly one of the finest singers in Country music today!” Herndon’s career has produced more than four million in album sales, a Grammy nomination, Dove Award and multiple No. 1 singles on the Country charts, including “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment” and “It Must Be Love.”  Among his nine studio albums and 17-charted singles are the Top 10 hits, “I Want My Goodbye Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holding On (To a Woman Letting Go)” and “Hands of a Working Man.”  Herndon will debut a new full-length album later this year. “Combining forces and signing with David and the BLA team is such an easy decision for me,” Herndon adds. “I’m thrilled to have their support and leadership as we get ready to tour the country with new material and two decades of hits.” Over the last few years, Herndon has maintained a busy schedule; splitting his time writing and recording a collection of new songs while also touring around the United States to perform shows. This June, Herndon made history when he hosted the first-of-its-kind country music event, titled The Concert For Love and Acceptance. The event, designed to bring attention and support to at-risk youth, received national attention from Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight, and more. For a list of upcoming tour dates, please visit www.TyHerndon.com. For booking information on Ty Herndon, contact Buddy Lee Attractions at 615-244-4336. Pictured L to R: (Back): Brian Fee, Aura Guadagno, Kat Boggs, Amy Aylward, Nicole Wyatt, Joe Lee, Angela Roland | (Front): Zinnia Martinez, Ty Herndon, David Kiswiney Hi-Res Download Read more at AristoPR!

The Cains Release New Music Video For Single, “Journey’s End”

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Embed The Cains “Journey’s End” Music Video: (Nashville, Tenn. – July 28, 2015) – Sibling harmony band, The Cains, have released a new music video for their single, “Journey’s End.” Produced and directed by Fresh Films’ Glenn Sweitzer, the music video is now available for viewing on The Cains’ Youtube channel, here. Written by Taylor Cain, Madison Cain and Becki Devries,  “Journey’s End” is a sentimental ballad about love, family and hope. The track is currently playing On The Horizon on Sirius XM‘s The Highway, and is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. Of the new video, The Cains’ Taylor Cain commented, “What we want to achieve in the music video for “Journey’s End” is a sense of nostalgia for the viewer. No relationship is ever too far gone. No memory is ever too far out of reach. There is always hope. Just when you think you’ve reached your journey’s end, you’ve only just begun!” On July 21, the group dropped their new, self-titled EP, The Cains, which features songs co-written by the group’s own Logan, Madison and Taylor Cain, with additional writer credits, including Jaida Dreyer, Stephony Smith, Billy Lawson, Ed Hill, Becki Devries and Dave Thompson. The EP was produced and mixed by Daniel Agee, and was recorded at Nashville’s Studio of Solitude. The group recently partnered with Bravo TV to write and perform exclusive re-cap tracks for the network’s hit reality television show, “Southern Charm.” The group wrote and recorded original tunes, all titled “Southern Charm,” that musically recount episodes within the series.  The “Southern Charm” music videos can be viewed on Bravo TV’s website, www.BravoTV.com, here. In March of 2015, hot off the heels of a successful radio debut and packed performances at Country Radio Seminar 2015, The Cains broke onto the U.K. Country music scene with their first international appearance at London’s Country to Country (C2C) festival, Europe’s largest and most well-attended Country music event of the year. Upon their return to the U.S., the group inked an exclusive booking agreement with Nashville’s The Kinkead Entertainment Agency. Most recently, The Cains have announced their addition to Sasha McVeigh’s I Stand Alone U.K. Tour. The group will open for McVeigh on select dates in various clubs all over the U.K. Tickets can be purchased through www.SeeTickets.com. The Cains – I Stand Alone U.K. Tour Dates:Sept. 11 – Culpepper Club – BasildonSept. 13 – Oran Mor – GlasgowSept. 15 – The Musician – LeicesterSept. 17 – The Bullingdon – OxfordSept. 18 – The Ruby Lounge – ManchesterSept. 22 – Water Rats – London For more information on The Cains, view their website at www.TheCainsOfficial.com and follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

John Anderson To Perform First Nashville-Based Acoustic Concert In Over 30 Years

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Set To Appear On General Jackson Showboat As Debut Act On 650 AM WSM’s Country On The Cumberland (Nashville, Tenn. – July 17, 2015) – Country music icon and Hall Of Fame songwriter, John Anderson, will perform an intimate acoustic show in Nashville on July 29 as he appears as the first guest on the inaugural Country On The Cumberland concert series, presented by 650 AM WSM. The special acoustic show, which will take place aboard the General Jackson Showboat, is a rare opportunity for fans to experience Anderson’s intimate show and marks the Country music legend’s first Nashville-based acoustic concert performance in over 30 years. As part of 650 AM WSM’s 90th celebration, the station is hosting the unique concert series aboard the General Jackson Showboat from July – October and will feature a spotlight artist for each concert. Listeners can purchase tickets to the Inaugural Country On The Cumberland concert via WSMonline.com, which includes an evening cruise down the Cumberland aboard the General Jackson Showboat, dinner, and a very special acoustic concert from the legendary John Anderson. Anderson will perform songs from his hit catalog and most recent album release, Goldmine, which was released on May 26. The highly anticipated new project features songs of faith, family, loss, the love of life and more, and is his first studio album release in nine years. Goldmine is now available for download on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. Included on the album is leadoff single “I Work a Lot Better,” which hit radio in mid-May. The rocking mid-tempo track is in the style of previous chart-topping hits, such as “Money in the Bank.” Raised in Apopka, Fla., John Anderson grew up listening to both rock and traditional country. In the end, Anderson resisted the call of rock ‘n roll and chose to pursue his country music dreams, and is recognized as one of the greatest country singers to ever step up to the microphone and possesses one of the most instantly identifiable vocal instruments in the history of the genre. In 1977, Anderson signed with Warner Brothers Records and had his first major hit in 1980 with Billy Joe Shaver’s, “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna Be a Diamond Someday).” Other hits include the classic “Wild and Blue” released in 1982, and “Swingin,” the No. 1 Billboard Country single co-written with Lionel Delmore that would lead Anderson to garner the CMA Horizon Award. Throughout his career, Anderson has produced 31 albums and released more than 60 singles (26 of which charted in the Top 10). He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 5, 2014, and holds a wealth of industry awards including Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award. Anderson is currently touring heavily throughout the United States. For a complete list of upcoming tour dates, please visit JohnAnderson.com/tour. Read more at AristoPR!

New EP From The Cains NOW Available On iTunes

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(Nashville, Tenn. – July 21, 2015) – Country’s newest sibling harmony band, The Cains, have released their self-titled EP to fans today, Tuesday, July 21. The five-track EP is available on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. The Cains features songs co-written by the group’s Logan, Madison and Taylor Cain, with additional writer credits, including Jaida Dreyer, Stephony Smith, Billy Lawson, Ed Hill, Becki Devries and Dave Thompson. The EP was produced and mixed by Daniel Agee. Leadoff single, “Journey’s End” is a sentimental ballad about love, family and hope, and is currently playing On The Horizon on Sirius XM’s The Highway. Of the new music, Logan Cain commented, “It’s funny that we are ‘releasing’ this EP because that’s the word that comes to mind when I think about these songs – release. Now that we can share this record with the world, I feel such a release. We’ve poured everything that we are into this project and cannot wait for the fans to hear it. From top to bottom, this EP captures exactly who we are as artists.” The two sisters and brother from Hartselle, Ala. have shared a lot over the years, but their passion for music is what has brought them together as The Cains, a country band with unique harmonies and a variety of influences. Taylor, Madison and Logan Cain are not only singers and songwriters, but also multifaceted entertainers and musicians who play guitar, piano, bass, harmonica, mandolin, drums and more. Their original music features compelling, edgy lyrics that evoke emotion and is inspired by a vast combination of genres from country, soul and pop to Americana, folk and contemporary Christian. Most recently, the group partnered with Bravo TV to write and perform exclusive re-cap tracks for the network’s hit reality television show, “Southern Charm.” The group wrote and recorded original tunes, all titled “Southern Charm,” that musically recount episodes within the series. In March of 2015, hot off the heels of a successful radio debut and packed performances at Country Radio Seminar 2015, The Cains broke onto the U.K. Country music scene with their first international appearance at London’s Country to Country (C2C) festival, Europe’s largest and most well-attended Country music event of the year. After their wildly successful C2C performances, the group landed a cover feature and four-page spread on the UK’s leading Country music magazine, Up! Country Magazine. The group has also recently inked a booking agreement with Nashville’s The Kinkead Entertainment Agency. For more information on The Cains, view their website at www.TheCainsOfficial.com and follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Read more at AristoPR!

Amy Wilcox Releases Music Video for New Summertime Single, “Summer In Slow Motion”

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(Nashville, Tenn. – July 7, 2015) – Singer-songwriter Amy Wilcox has released a new music video for her single, “Summer In Slow Motion.” Produced by Dusty Barker and directed by Justin Clough, the video is now available for viewing on Wilcox’s YouTube channel, here, and the song is available for download on iTunes, Amazon and other major digital retailers. Written by Wilcox, Lisa Goe and Jordan Schmidt, and produced by Schmidt, “Summer In Slow Motion” is an upbeat party anthem about enjoying the long days of summer with friends. Of the new single, Wilcox commented, “Lisa, Jordan and I were all talking about how excited we were that summer was finally coming and how every year, we always say, ‘I’m really gonna make this one count,’ and then it just flies by. The idea behind ‘Summer In Slow Motion’ is that you have to do everything you can to make every second count. Do the things you truly want to do and have fun. Just remember to slow down, appreciate what you have and make every moment worth it.” Born in Oklahoma and raised in Arlington, Va., Wilcox first moved to Music City to play Division 1 soccer at Vanderbilt University. While majoring in history and economics with a minor in communications, she topped the SEC Academic Honor Roll and was a leader in shots-on-goal percentage for the Vanderbilt Commodores. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Wilcox took to the road to pursue music full time and began playing at bars and honky-tonks all over the U.S. Wilcox was also a featured cast member on A&E’s “Crazy Hearts: Nashville.” The show documented the lives of up-and-coming Nashville artists and Wilcox is featured on two tracks from the Original Soundtrack, now releasing her highly anticipated single since coming off the show. For more information on Amy Wilcox, visit her official website at www.AmyWilcox.com and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Amy WilcoxPhoto credit: Chase Lauer of The Lookout CollectiveHi-res Read more at AristoPR!