Justin Moore Toasts To Another Number One

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“You Look Like I Need a Drink” Marks Singers’ Sixth Chart-Topper Serves Up Next Single “Somebody Else Will“   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 26, 2016) – Justin Moore has returned to the top of the both the Mediabase and Billboard Country charts today with his sixth #1 hit “You Look Like I Need a Drink.” The lead single from his #1 album, KINDA DON’T CARE, summited to the top spot in both the US and Canada as Sounds Like Nashville calls it “one of the most entertaining songs on the airwaves in 2016.” “Thank you to Country radio for always supporting this Arkansas boy,” said Moore. “Seven years ago this week I had my first #1 with ‘Small Town USA.’ It is crazy to see where we have come since then and I am pumped to see what is ahead.” Moore’s next single, “Somebody Else Will,” ships to radio on September 28 and goes for adds on October 17. He debuted it last month during his iHeart Country LIVE concert in New York City. Watch here. Said Rolling Stone Country of the track, “’Somebody Else Will’ is right in step with current radio trends. It’s unusual for the guy who once declared “I Could Kick Your Ass,” but when he opens his mouth to sing the first line about “workin’ up the nerve to say,” the re’s no one else it could be….” Vevo also previewed an advance video for the song on their platform which can be seen here – vevo.ly/asjFIK. It was just announced last week that Moore will be hitting the road in January for his third headlining trek – AMERICAN MADE TOUR. Sharing top billing with Lee Brice, Brett Young and William Michael Morgan will provide direct support on the 25 select tour dates. He is currently on the road for Brantley Gilbert’s TAKE IT OUTSIDE TOUR. For more information, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

Aaron Lewis’ ‘SINNER’ Debuts Atop The Top 200 Albums, Top Country Albums And Top Digital Albums Charts

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“That Ain’t Country” Behind-the-Scenes Premieres Exclusively on Shazam Makes Appearances on KTLA, The Big Time, AOL and AfterBuzz  NRA Country Featured Artist of the Month The momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down for Aaron Lewis who “brings a raw honesty to his songs on the new album SINNER that Country Music radio has not heard in a long time” (Maverick Magazine). The self-proclaimed “Northern Redneck” and outspoken artist is currently holding the top position on the Top 200 Albums, Top Country Albums and Top Digital Albums Charts as well as comes in at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 Consumption Chart with his first project on Dot Records. Get SINNER here. The lead single, “That Ain’t Country,” is currently being introduced to Country radio and has sparked a conversation on the current state of what is being played on the airwaves. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and that is what makes America great,” stated Lewis. “I grew up listening to Merle, Waylon, Willie, Charlie Daniels and more on the radio. So when I listen to what is being played today, I barely recognize it as Country music. So that is where the song originated.” The official video for “That Ain’t Country” premiered recently on American Songwriter and Shazam exclusively premiered the behind-the-scenes footage for fans on the platform. Visit the “That Ain’t County” page on the app to catch the sneak peek. As September’s NRA Country Featured Artist, Lewis will continue to be promoted via NRA Country socials, online, and on radio, engaging 5 million plus proud members and country fans. He is on the West Coast today (9/26) with appearances on KTLA’s Morning News, The Big Time with Whitney Allen, AOL (Facebook Live) and AfterBuzz TV. Lewis is also on the road for various stops nationwide including the Route 91 Harvest Ground Festival in Las Vegas on October 1 before he officially kicks off the SINNER TOUR on October 24 at the Troubadour in Hollywood, CA. For a full list of tour dates, visit AaronLewisMusic.com. Aaron Lewis on Tour *Ticket will include a digital download of the full album ‘Sinner’ with every ticket purchased Sept 28 San Diego, CA Humphrey’s Concerts Sept 29 Merced, CA Art Kamanger Center Sept 30 Stateline, NV Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Oct 1     Las Vegas, NV Route 66 Fest Oct 8    Jefferson, IA Wild Rose Casino Oct 14 Corpus Christi, TX Brewster Street Ice Oct 15 Houston, TX ZiegenBock Music Festival *Oct 24 Hollywood, CA Troubadour *Oct 26 Ventura, CA Majestic Theatre *Oct 27 Anaheim, CA The Grove Theatre *Oct 28 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades *Oct 29 Riverside, CA Riverside Municipal *Nov 3  Bend, OR Midtown Ballroom *Nov 4  Spokane, WA Knitting Factory *Nov 5  Boise, ID Knitting Factory *Nov 6  Salt Lake City, UT The Depot *Nov 10 Wichita, KS The Cotillion *Nov 11 Burlington, IA Memorial Auditorium *Nov 12 St Louis, MO The Pageant *Nov 15 Beacon Theatre, New York City *Dec 8   Glasgow, KY Plaza Theatre Continue reading Aaron Lewis’ ‘SINNER’ Debuts Atop The Top 200 Albums, Top Country Albums And Top Digital Albums Charts→

SHOOTER JENNINGS BLACK RIBBONS: ULTIMATE EDITION OUT NOV. 8

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September 27, 2016 — Shooter Jennings recently announced the newly packaged and remastered version of his critically acclaimed groundbreaking album Black Ribbons: The Ultimate Edition to hit stores on Election Day, November 8, 2016. Pre-orders are available now at BRCMedia.com, and the amazing bundle will include double vinyl LP and CD copies of the remastered record, an extras CD of previously unreleased tracks, a digital download including over six hours of additional content and a collectible card. The genre-breaking, dystopian concept album is narrated by famed horror author Stephen King and is set in the near future, when the U.S. Government has control over the airwaves and a lone radio DJ vows to play the one band the authorities forbid him to play. The album takes the listener on an incredible multi-genre, anti-establishment infused journey that brings you right back where the album was conceptualized – truth and awakening He is supporting the new album with a provocative limited audio series entitled “Beyond The Black,” which takes music lovers song by song through the story of Black Ribbons and how the concepts and theories behind the project still ring true today. He also dishes on politics, conspiracy theories and more on the weekly series, which is available now at beyondthe.black. The SiriusXM Outlaw Country tribute to the late Colonel Jon Hensley is now on demand. The larger-than-life manager, who was no stranger to Shooter’s fans, also had a hand in producing Billy Don Burns: A Night In Room 8 with Shooter. Fans can hear the likes of Greg Garing, JD Wilkes, Jessi Colter, Julie Roberts, Billy Don Burns, Josh Morningstar and Tommy Townshend on the special episode. #forthecolonel#formarty For the past three years, Shooter has been performing with Waymore’s Outlaws – three of Waylon’s original musicians and lead singer Tommy Townsend. He recently announced the beginning of a farewell tour with the foursome. Shooter will soon be touring with his own band, and Waymore’s will kick off their own tour beginning in February 2017. www.shooterjennings.com www.facebook.com/ShooterJennings www.twitter.com/shooterjennings www.instagram.com/shooterjennings/ www.bcrmedia.com  

Trace Adkins Donates to Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts Led by American Red Cross

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Receives Outstanding Civilian Service Award from United States Army Louisiana native and Country star Trace Adkins donated his fee from his Saturday night performance in Vinton, Louisiana to the American Red Cross. Adkins’ donation will specifically fund relief efforts in his home state of Louisiana after catastrophic flooding killed 13 people and resulted in at least $8.7 billion in damages, according to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. Adkins, a longtime supporter of the American Red Cross, lent his message of support in Raycom Media’s telethon, Louisiana Rising: A Concert to Support Flood Relief. Adkins will also be presented with the United States Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Award this Thursday, Sept., 15. The award is the third-highest public service honor the Army can bestow upon a civilian. For the past month, the American Red Cross has been on the ground in Louisiana, helping thousands of people affected by the devastating flooding. As of September 13, it is estimated that the Red Cross relief effort in Louisiana could cost $25 to $30 million. Red Cross workers are providing shelter, food and comfort right now, and will continue to be there in the weeks ahead, helping residents recover from this massive disaster. “We are so grateful to Trace Adkins for his long-standing support of the Red Cross and for stepping up again now when his home state of Louisiana is in need,” said Don Herring, chief development officer for the American Red Cross. “Funds generously donated by our partners like Mr. Adkins and the general public are essential to our ability to immediately fulfill the mission of the Red Cross when disaster strikes.” ABOUT TRACE ADKINS: Trace Adkins roared back into 2016 with the release of “Jesus and Jones,” and “Lit,” his first two singles with BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records ahead of his upcoming album expected Fall 2016. In the first, he walks the line between Saturday night and Sunday morning is an instant classic from a man with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. It’s par for the course from Adkins, whose trademark baritone has powered countless hits and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. The hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “ ;Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone” (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins), and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author and spokesman for the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Trace makes an appearance in Deepwater Horizon coming to theaters September 30 (starring Dylan O’Brien, Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson). Adkins is also widely known for his support and advocacy for America’s servicemen and women. In May 2016, he was awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. To date, he has performed 11 USO Tours. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, the former Continue reading Trace Adkins Donates to Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts Led by American Red Cross→

Target and Garth Brooks Team Up to Release “Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection,” An Exclusive 10-Disc Boxed Set Featuring New Album

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Brooks’ new album with exclusive bonus songs will be part of the retailer’s boxed set, available at Target Nov. 11 in advance of the album’s national release Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and Garth Brooks today announced they are collaborating to release an e .xclusive 10-disc boxed set, “Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection,” on Nov. 11, ahead of the national release of his highly anticipated new album. The boxed set will include an exclusive version of the new album, featuring Target bonus tracks, and nine discs of curated music from his celebrated catalog, remastered in thematic playlists and featuring a selection of previously unreleased songs. Complete track lists, pricing and pre-sale information for “Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection” will be released later this fall. “Target has always been a friend to artists and their music. I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to be partnering with them,” said Brooks. “This holiday season is going to be amazing with a new album, plus a boxed set with never-before-released music from the vault and music you can’t hear or get anywhere else.. “Simply put, Garth is in a league of his own. He is unquestionably one of the most accomplished and celebrated musicians, with a fan base that spans all ages and genres,” said Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “We’re thrilled to welcome Garth into the Target family, and are confident that the boxed set we’ve created with him, which we’ll offer for an unbeatable value, will be at the top of many wish lists this holiday season.” This exclusive boxed set with Brooks continues Target’s legacy of partnering with world-class musicians to give fans more music and access to their favorite artists. This includes partnering with Gwen Stefani to deliver a show-stopping live commercial moment during the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards broadcast on CBS, which served as her video for the hit song “Make Me Like You.” In 2015, Target partnered with Adele on a campaign to give fans a sneak peek of tracks from her album, “25,” through seven captivating commercial spots prior to the album’s release. The record-breaking album sold one million copies at Target in the first 10 days following its launch. For the latest news about “Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection” and the singer’s partnership with Target, fans can visit Target.com/abullseyeview.  

ELI YOUNG BAND OFFERS FRESH "SALTWATER GOSPEL" FOOTAGE

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Last week, PEOPLE.com premiered the music video for Eli Young Band’s refreshing new single “Saltwater Gospel.” The chart-topping act is now offering up unreleased behind-the-scenes footage, available now via http://smarturl.it/SWGbts. Set off the serene coast of Cannon Beach, Oregon, the band searched for the perfect location where they “feel the power of the saltwater gospel” as described in the track. “We knew this wasn’t your everyday kind of beach song, which is why we had to find a beach that wasn’t your everyday kind of beach,” lead singer Mike Eli tells PEOPLE, expressing that the track “is about so much more than just saltwater.” James Young adds, “the vastness of any ocean can humbl e you quickly and sometimes you realize just how small you are on this planet earth.”   Produced by Jeremy Stover and Ross Copperman, the song serves as the lead single for EYB’s forthcoming album, and marks their first release for The Valory Music Co. It seems only fitting that both the production and lyrical content driving “Salwater Gospel” share a common theme for the band: spiritual renewal.     DOWNLOAD: “Saltwater Gospel” HERE   WATCH: BTS content & Music video  

Dolly Parton Releases Lyric Video For "Head Over High Heels"

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Today, world renowned superstar Dolly Parton has released the lyric video for “Head Over High Heels,” a track from her recently released critically acclaimed Pure & Simple album on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville. The lyric video premiered yesterday on Cosmopolitan, see their exclusive interview here. Dolly’s 43rd studio recording and the first release of her recently-announced joint venture b etween Dolly Records and Sony Music Nashville, achieves #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with first-week sales of 20,000 units! This marks the first time Dolly has topped Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in the 25-year history of SoundScan. The new album which released August 19th on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville lands the #11 slot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart with a first-week total consumption of 21,000. On Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, the disc debuts at #1. In the UK, Pure & Simple enters the all-genre album sales chart at #2, behind Frank Ocean’s Blonde. DOLLY PARTON PURE & SIMPLE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:  Sept. 19 Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC, Canada Sept. 21 ShoWare Center – Kent, Wash. SOLD OUT Sept. 22 Northern Quest Casino – Airway Heights, Wash. Sept. 24 Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, Calif. Sept. 25 Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, Calif. Sept. 27 Valley View Casino – San Diego, Calif. Sept. 28 Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, Calif. Sept. 30 Laughlin Amphitheatre – Laughlin, Nev. Oct. 01 Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 02 Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, Calif. Nov. 15 LeConte Center – Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Nov. 16 Von Braun Center Arena – Huntsville, AL Nov. 18 North Charleston Coliseum – North Charleston S.C. Nov. 26 Amalie Arena – Tampa FL Nov. 27 BB&T – Sunrise, FL Nov. 29 Pensacola Bay Center – Pensacola, FL Nov. 30 Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA Dec. 02 American Bank Center Arena – Corpus Christi, TX Dec. 03 Verizon Theatre – Grand Prairie, TX Dec. 05 NRG Arena – Houston, TX Dec. 06 Frank Erwin Center – Austin, TX Dec. 08 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts – San Antonio, TX Dec. 09 Global Event Center at WinStar World Casino and Resort – Thackerville, Okla. Dec. 10 Global Event Center at WinStar World Casino and Resort – Thackerville, Okla. Fans can link to purchase Pure & Simple and the various versions available by exclusive partners below: Cracker Barrel: http://smarturl.it/dollycbps Walmart: http://smarturl.it/walmartdolly Amazon Music: http://smarturl.it/amzmusicdolly Amazon Physical: http://smarturl.it/amazondolly Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/dollypartonps Google: http://smarturl.it/gpdolly Spotify: http://smarturl.it/spotifydolly< /div> Walmart’s special version of Pure & Simple includes a bonus disc, featuring Dolly’s greatest hits and exclusive tracks. The Cracker Barrel deluxe version contains her Pure & Simple album complemented by two tracks, the smash hits “Jolene” and “9 To 5” recorded live at Glastonbury Festival, along with a 48-page ZinePak magazine filled with photos and interviews highlighting memorable stories from Parton. ABOUT DOLLY PARTON An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of entertainment. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits Continue reading Dolly Parton Releases Lyric Video For "Head Over High Heels"→

Trisha Yearwood Debuts New Signature Fragrance on The Talk

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The Country Star & Lifestyle Maven, Trisha Yearwood, Expands into the Beauty Category with an Exclusive Fragrance Launch at Walmart Trisha Yearwood announced that her signature fragrance is now available exclusively at Walmart. In collaboration with Inter Parfums USA, LLC., Trisha teamed up with two of Firmenich’s finest perfumers: Ilias Ermenidis and Pierre Negrin to create a stunning yet affordable signature fragrance. Ermenidis and Negrin are both renown for creating award winning signature fragrances for Vera Wang, Tom Ford and Givenchy. They continued this tradition of excellence with the creation of Trisha Yearwood eau de parfum and body mist. The fragrance is a celebration of modern femininity that opens with an inviting floral bouquet of honeysuckle, white peach and lily of the valley. It continues with heart notes of jasmine and sweet Tiare flower which delight the senses while a delicate and sophisticated blend of woods, musk, amber and vanilla notes leave a soothing trail that is irresistible. Trisha Yearwood – The Fragrance is the latest addition to the ever-growing, lifestyle brand from this “CEO with Southern Charm.” TrishaYearwood.com is the one-stop online portal for all things Trisha Yearwood. Trisha’s lifestyle brand portfolio includes: Trisha’s Lifestyle Brand Portfolio:  Three New York Times bestselling cookbooks Home accessories and area rugs – Four distinct accessory collections inspired by Trisha’s comfortable-yet-chic southern style, including lamps, vases, trays, wall décor and more. Precious Metals cookware collection Furniture for the entire home Each weekend, Trisha Yearwood can be seen on stage on The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood, and on Food Network as the host of her Emmy Award winning, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen (airs Saturdays, 10:30am ET). The Talk on CBS airs weekdays at 2pm ET; 1pm PT/CT. About Trisha Yearwood: Trisha Yearwood possesses one of the most powerful voices in music, is the epitome of Southern charm, and a C.E.O as well. She has built an empire by following her inner voice, which has resonated with millions. In November 2014, the platinum-selling, multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM winning artist released her twelfth album, “PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit,” while touring on the “Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood”. In March, she appeared in The Passion, a two-hour musical event that aired live on FOX.   She is the author of three New York Times Bestselling cookbooks and hosts the Emmy-Award winning Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on Food Network. Her Trisha Yearwood Home Collection, encompasses her Precious Metals cookware line, home accessories, furniture for the whole house with Klaussner Home Furnishings and an area rug line.

2017 Kicker Country Stampede Lineup Announcement

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CHRIS STAPLETON, THOMAS RHETT, AND ALAN JACKSON ANNOUNCED AS 2017 HEADLINERS Kicker Country Stampede is celebrating 22 years of bringing the magic of Nashville’s music scene to Manhattan, Kansas by releasing some exciting names in its first round of 2017 lineup announcements. Superstar Chris Stapleton has been announced as a headliner for 2017! Already an established Nashville songwriter for the biggest names in country, Stapleton’s star shot straight up when he released his debut album Traveller in 2015. The album earned Stapleton four Grammy nominations with two wins and platinum selling status. Stapleton also made history at the CMA Awards when he was the first artist to win Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the same awards. Thomas Rhett, one of country music’s hottest stars, is also set to headline the Cenex® Main Stage on one of the three nights. Rhett, already has multiple number one hits to his name along with several prestigious industry award nominations, and multiplatinum selling status. Country music legend Alan Jackson will be joining Rhett as a headliner at the 2017 event. With a catalog that includes over 30 number one hits, and two Grammy Award wins, Jackson’s performance on the Cenex® Main Stage is a must-see-event for any country music fan. Last but certainly not least, 2016 ACM Vocal Group of the Year, and New Artist of the Year nominees Old Dominion were announced. Kicker Country Stampede will be making more exciting lineup announcements early next year, including the full festival schedule, so stay tuned! WATCH THE 2016 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO! (http://www.countrystampede.com) https://www.facebook.com/countrystampede https://twitter.com/countrystampede https://instagram.com/countrystampedeofficial/

Australiana/Country Single Release – Today I Could Be Dead

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SINGLE RELEASE AND DOWNLOAD ANGUS GILL – TODAY I COULD BE DEAD For Immediate Release Angus is a brilliant young star of country music who works and writes with many of the industries greats overseas and in Australia is delighted to release this song co-written by well-known songwriters Lola Brinton and Sven Tydeman. Angus has co-written the 2014 song for Music Australia’s ‘Count Us In’ program, with the Cat Empire’s Harry Angus and musical director John Foreman. This song was sung by over half a million primary and secondary school children across Australia. He has supported Troy Cassar-Daley, Glenn Shorrock, Rick Price, Karise Eden, co-written with Adam Harvey, Gina Jeffreys, Felicity Urquhart, Allan Caswell, Drew McAlister and more. He has learnt from Americana legend Steve Earle and is a graduate of the Academy of Country Music. He has been presenting his own country music radio show since he was 13 years of age and is often asked to perform and emcee festival shows, including the recent TSA Awards Concert in January 2016. He is currently working towards his sophomore album, which will be released mid 2017. This song tells the story of a boy soldier, there were hundreds of boy soldiers possibly thousands, no one really knows in The Great War. We are releasing the song at this time to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the first Australian soldiers being sent to the Western Front on the 19th July 1916 at Fromelles.  Recorded as the worst day in Australian Military History and considered by many to be the most tragic day in Australian History with 5533 casualties in 24 hours. From then on Australians (including squadrons of the Light Horse) fought in many areas along this f ront. At Pozieres we lost 23 thousand in six weeks and so many suffered terrible mental and physical Injuries.  The Great War ended on 11th November 1918 (WW1) Lola had two Great Uncles who fought in the Boer War in the NSW Mounted and then enlisted in the Great War in the Light Horse. Another two Great Uncles and a number of cousins also enlisted in the AIF and the Light Horse.  Two of the Light Horseman rode in the Last Great Cavalry Charge on Beersheba. In WW11 three Uncles enlisted and fought in Europe and the Pacific. All these amazing men went off to figh t for Australia, The Motherland, some I suspect went looking for a grand adventure and one of them was a boy soldier. So there is a little bit of truth, a little bit of hearsay, a lot of research and some personal thoughts of being in such a horrific situation.   All done with the utmost love and respect.  Lest We Forget. Watch the Music Video HERE Listen To ‘Today I Could Be Dead’ HERE