Aaron Lewis Shows Fox & Friends What "Country" Is On Thursday (9/15)

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New Aaron Lewis Album SINNER Out Friday (9/16) Album Art – https://bmlg.box.com/s/56xz3dm3yo1djgyg1dut9ryxqezotkoy Cover Art Courtesy of Dot Records ___________________________________________________________ Show: Fox & Friends Time: 8:00AM ET / 7:00AM CT Network: FOX News (Check local listings) ___________________________________________________________ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 13, 2016) – AARON LEWIS aims to prove traditional Country music still has a place in the mainstream as he performs “That Ain’t Country” on Fox & Friends this Thursday (9/15) during the 8AM ET hour. The lead single is featured on SINNER, his first album for Dot Records, out Friday (9/16). The 12-track project was recorded in only 16 hours at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios with producer Buddy Cannon (George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones). Lewis single-handedly penned eight of the songs, in addition to covering Chris Stapleton’s “Whiskey and You” and The Dixie Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier.” Lewis collaborates with Willie Nelson on the album’s title track while Grammy® Award-winning artists Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski and Vince Gill are also featured. Eager for new music, fans can preorder SINNER (smarturl.it/AaronLewisSinner) and choose special bundle packages on PledgeMusic.com. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter has been performing select cuts during his live shows and will kick off THE SINNER TOUR on October 24. The buzz around the album continues to grow as over 104k views have accumulated for a launch event in Nashville last month. Watch here: facebook.com/AaronLewisMusic. Additionally, The Boot voters selected SINNER as the September 2016 Album of the Month. For tickets, tour dates and additional information visit AaronLewisMusic.com. aaronlewismusic.com

NEW WAYLON JENNINGS ALBUM — THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS

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COUNTRY REWIND RECORDS (NY) INTRODUCES THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS FROM WAYLON JENNINGS Gem Features 14 Never-Heard-Before Tracks, And One Bonus Track (Digital Only) The Sixth In The Label Series — Due Mid-October 2016 Country Rewind Records (a division of Hindsight Records, NY), will introduce one of its newest collections of country music’s hidden treasures—THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS (Waylon Jennings). The project will be available October 21, 2016* via all major digital retail outlets. An impressionable country music singer, who became a Grammy recipient early in his career (for “MacArthur Park”) and forged his name as an iconic figure in American music history, Waylon Jennings was a member of the “Outlaw Country” music movement and genre. He shared the billing with renowned, award-winning recording artists such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson. THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS showcases Jennings’ stout talents as a young and promising recording artist (spotlighting the number one hit “Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line”) and highlights a piece of music history that may have easily been lost and forgotten. The musical gem features 14 never-heard-before tracks originally recorded at Scotty Moore’s Music City Recorders (July 1970) as part of a U.S. military recruitment radio program. The 15-minute recorded shows hosted performances by, and banter with, popular country artists (Jennings, George Jones, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty and Tammy Wynette to name a few). Created to encourage recruitment, the shows were distributed for “promotional-use only” on vinyl to 2,000 participating radio stations. Country Rewind Records President, Thomas Gramuglia, dusted off the masters from each and every recorded program with the idea to bring these performances to life via today’s contemporary and digital musical formats. (THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS is just one of hundreds of recordings.) Grammy award-winning musician and producer, Robby Turner (who is also the late country legend’s longtime steel guitarist and producer, and now plays with Chris Stapleton), added instrumentals and background vocals to the raw original tracks (including Waylon Jennings’ classics and his renditions of Chuck Berry’s “Brown Eyed Handsome Man” and Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down“). With audio quality of the highest twenty-first century standard, the project has been described as “Delightful” (Robert K. Oermann/Music Row Magazine). The production sounds as if Waylon and A-list musicians recorded the project just yesterday. Jennings’ widow, Jessi Colter, and their son (Shooter Jennings) have given their permissions and blessings to release the project. Music City Media will head up the press and social media campaign; Williams Promotions will oversee the radio promotion campaign. The project is being distributed by Select-O-Hits. THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS digital retail release date: October 21, 2016 iTunes pre-sale begins September 23, 2016; purchasers who take advantage of the iTunes pre-sale will be offered “Kentucky Woman” as the inst ant gratification track. For more on THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS and other Country Rewind Records productions, visit  countryrewindrecords.com. THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS–Track Listing 1. Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line 2. The Choking Kind 3. Stop The World and Let Me Off Continue reading NEW WAYLON JENNINGS ALBUM — THE LOST NASHVILLE SESSIONS→

Pandora Sessions Premieres Award-Winning Country Superstar Jason Aldean

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Watch Chart-topper Jason Aldean Perform 5 Songs Exclusively for Pandora   Country’s reigning ACM Entertainer of the year, who’s on track to have this week’s #1 album onBillboard’s all-genre Top 200 chart, JASON ALDEAN WHAT: Premieres his PANDORA SESSIONS,  a curated collection of exclusive live recording se ssions featuring established and emerging artists. Each session includes on demand audio tracks along with performance video. WHEN: Live now… WHERE: HERE MORE: The session, recorded live at Pandora’s Oakland headquarters, features 5 songs: A Little More Summertime,  Burn It Down, Dirt Road Anthem, Lights Come On, This Plane Don’t Go There, and a commentary from Aldean. ABOUT PANDORA Pandora is the world’s most powerful music discovery platform – a place where artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. We are driven by a single purpose: unleashing the infinite power of music by connecting artists and fans, whether through earbuds, car speakers, live on stage or an ywhere fans want to experience it. Our team of highly trained musicologists analyze hundreds of attributes for each recording which powers our proprietary Music Genome Project®, delivering billions of hours of personalized music tailored to the tastes of each music listener, full of discovery, making artist/fan connections at unprecedented scale. Founded by musicians, Pandora empowers artists with valuable data and tools to help grow their careers and connect with their fans.

Grand Ole Opry® Celebrates Country Cares For St. Jude Kids®

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650 AM-WSM Announcer Bill Cody, Ian and Randy Owen NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Sept. 13, 2016) – The Grand Ole Opry® celebrated Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® during a special sh ow this evening. Performers included Randy Owen of Alabama, CMA nominated-group Old Dominion, Montgomery Gentry, Wade Hayes, Ricky Skaggs, and Drake White, among others. Throughout the show, photos and videos of special moments from Country Cares for St. Jude Kids were sh ared during the Opry performances. St. Jude patient Ian, who is eight years old, took the stage as a special guest announcer for the night. After Ian presented Randy with a memento thanking him for 27 years of work with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, the Country Music Hall of Famer returned the favor and surprised him with an official print recognizing his Opry guest announcer appearance. About Country Cares for St. Jude Kids: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been actively involved in radio event fundraising for 27 years, raising national awareness and more than $500 million to help St. Jude fight childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every year, approximately 1,000 country music industry leaders gather in Memphis every January for the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® program to support the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. About the Grand Ole Opry: The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.  Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows running through December 13. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.C2� Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).  For more information, visit opry.com. Photos By Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry Old Dominion & Ian Ian & Ricky Skaggs Ian & Wade Hayes

MIRANDA LAMBERT TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN TWO YEARS

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MIRANDA LAMBERT TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN TWO YEARS THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS TO RELEASE NOVEMBER 18 Nashville, TN – RCA Nashville GRAMMY Award-winner, Miranda Lambert, is set to release The Weight Of These Wings, first album in two years, on November 18. Lambert announced the news today via social media. Sharing the producing duties for The Weight Of These Wings are Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Eric Masse and the new album features “Vice” the first single off the upcoming set. About Miranda Lambert: RCA Records Nashville singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert touts five studio albums to her repertoire; Kerosene (2005), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007), Revolution (2009), Four The Record (2011) and Platinum (2014), the latter earning Lambert a GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album, in addition to her previous GRAMMY win for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2010 for “The House That Built Me.” The Texas native is set to release her sixth album, The Weight Of These Wings, on November 18, 2016 . The first song released from The Weight Of These Wings, “Vice,” hit the Country Radio airwaves on July 18th touting a tally of 109 first week monitored reporting stations spinning the new song.

Round Hill Records to release debut album from The Loving Mary Band

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Round Hill Records to release debut album from The Loving Mary Band; “Little Bit of Love” due October 28, 2016  + The Loving Mary Band hand-picked by Steven Tyler as backing band; touring North America now (New York, NY) – Country rock group The Loving Mary Band are proud to announce the release of their debut full-length album; LITTLE BIT OF LOVE is due out on October 28th via Round Hill Records/Sony/Red.  The Loving Mary Band is quickly establishing itself as a powerful sextet featuring addictive intricate harmonies and country flair combined with a rock swagger.  The Loving Mary Band was hand-picked by global superstar Steven Tyler to play as his backing band on Tyler’s current North American tour in support of his first-ever solo album.  In addition, The Loving Mary Band is playing headline dates in between Tyler shows.  Please see below for the remaining tour dates with more to be announced and click here to access the album cover for LITTLE BIT OF LOVE.  In other news, The Loving Mary Band just appeared on Late Night With Seth Myers performing with Steven Tyler and has also appeared with Tyler on such shows at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America and more. Round Hill Records SVP/GM Mark Brown declared, “Rarely have I had the opportunity to work with a group as exceptionally talented as The Loving Mary Band.  Individually, each is a great vocalist, songwriter and musician.  Together, they become the best band I know.  The great harmonies, superior songwriting, skilled instrumentation, and brilliant orchestration delivered at the highest level make them a remarkable group.  It is a real privilege to work with them.” Of a recent Steven Tyler headline show and The Loving Mary Band, Taste Of Country avowed “Even if Tyler called in sick, this motley collection of country and rock musicians would be worth the ticket price.  They inject new bohemian life into songs fans have listened to for decades…”  To experience The Loving Mary Band, please click here to check out the video for the track “Drinking With You” from their forthcoming debut album, LITTLE BIT OF LOVE, as well as videos of the band performing with Steven Tyler. Formed in Nashville, The Loving Mary Band is comprised of four singer/songwriter/producers and two musicians with a long list of impressive credits.  Lead vocalist/guitarist Marti Frederiksen has written and produced hits songs for Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Carrie Underwood and many more.  He also sang all vocal parts in the mythical band Stillwater from the Cameron Crowe movie, Almost Famous.  Lead vocalist/harmonica player Suzie McNeil is best known as the last woman standing from the TV show, Rock Star: INXS, and has had a successful career in her native Canada.  Lead vocalist/bassist Rebecca Lynn Howard is a two-time Grammy Award winner and ACM New Female Vocalist Of The Year and Song Of The Year nominee.  She has had #1 charting singles in America and Australia.  Mandolinist/banjo player E lisha Hoffman co-wrote the well-loved song “Give In Continue reading Round Hill Records to release debut album from The Loving Mary Band→

Wynonna Judd to Headline Music and Mimosas at 2016 Radio Show

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The 2016 Radio Show, held September 21-23 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, will conclude with Music and Mimosas Friday Sign-off. The session will feature a spotlight Q-and-A with five-time GRAMMY Award winner and country music legend Wynonna Judd. Bob Kingsley, longtime host and executive producer of “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40,” will appear in conversation with Judd. Music and Mimosas will also feature an exclusive presentation from major record labels on their forthcoming releases, artists and business initiatives. Save

Foundation Formed to Save Famed DC Bluegrass Radio Station

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The Bluegrass Country Foundation has formed to become the new home for the longest operating bluegrass radio station in America. For almost 50 years, Bluegrass Country 105.5FM has broadcast the best in contemporary and traditional bluegrass and old-time music in the nation’s capital. Earlier this summer, owner WAMU FM announced it would sell the station. If a buyer isn’t found it will cease broadcasting on December 31st. Members of the DC music community quickly organized to charter the nonprofit foundation that is now working to raise money to purchase the station’s assets. The fundraising target: $200,000 to continue operations while a new business plan is implemented.  A purchase proposal is due to WAMU on October. 17. “Bluegrass Country radio is a jewel in the history of public broadcasting in Washington and in bluegrass music nationally,” said Jeff Ludin, president of the Bluegrass Country Foundation. “We simply cannot let it disappear.” Over the years, the station has broadcast in-studio interviews and performances by such luminaries as Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury, Bela Fleck, Seldom Scene, Rhonda Vincent, Marty Stuart, Tim O’Brien, and Claire Lynch. Its drive-time shows have been a staple for commuters who enjoy the soulful sounds of bluegrass – a unique American art form that combines blues, jazz and Appalachian string band music. The foundation is currently developing a business plan to find efficiencies, drive revenues and introduce new programming to strengthen the station and achieve self-sufficiency. It is also looking at ways to boost Bluegrass Country’s footprint on both terrestrial radio in Washington, DC and online streaming. The public is encouraged to donate generously to the effort. All donations will be tax deductible and can be made here.

PRESS RELEASE: INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES TOP 5 AWARDS NOMINEES

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22nd Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards®  Set For Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Trinity Music City, Nashville, Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 9, 2016) – The Inspirational Country Music Association has announced the Top 5 Nominees in the 23 award categories for the 22nd Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards® Show. The Inspirational Country Music Awards® Show recognizes artists, singer/songwriters and celebrity personalities in the Inspirational, Mainstream and Bluegrass genres, broadcast (radio/television) and comedic sectors. Over the span of two decades, the awards show and affiliated Inspirational Country Music Week® has been a testament to the organization’s accumulative work and initiatives, and in special recognition to celebrate the year-long accomplishments of the industry’s brightest new talents, biggest stars and living legends in the Inspirational Country Music sector. With more than 200 individuals on the initial ballot, some of the talented individuals nominated in the Inspirational Country Music Awards® 2016 Top 5 include:  Hillary Scott, Carrie Underwood, Joey Feek, Jayne Carter, Joy Roberts, Jeff Bates, Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill, Greg McDougal, Johnny Rowlett, Kenny Lee Robinson (aka Cornbread The Comic), T. Bubba Bechtol, Robby Lynn, Hunter Logan among many others. Tommy Brandt (who is nominated in six of the 23 categories), Mary James (celebrates nominations in five categories) and Kali Rose (who is recognized for her talents in four categories) are among the front-runners. The announcements were made by the Inspirational Country Music Association® via Facebook LIVE last evening. (See 2016 Top 5 Nominations List) The 22nd Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards® will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7PM at Trinity City (1 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN). The show will be taped before a live audience and broadcast via multiple national television networks. (To be announced.) With a household reach of up to 3 billion homes, networks that have broadcast the awards show include NRB Network, GEB America, TCT Network and Total Living Network. INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS® TICKET INFORMATION General Admission awards show tickets are FREE to the public and available on a first-come-first-served basis. In support of the Inspirational Country Music Association® non-profit and its missions, in lieu of tickets, donations are welcomed and can be made by visiting HERE.   Seating:  Audience members with FREE tickets will be situated in general admission seating. VIP seating is reserved for sponsors, registered conference attendees, nominees and performer.   For more information, visit online www.inspirationalcountrymusic.com  

Dierks Bentley Launches Custom Lyric + Emoji Keyboard

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GROUNDBREAKING LYRIC-CENTRIC TECHNOLOGY OFFERS CUSTOMERS AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO INTERACT WITH THEIR FAVORITE MUSICIANS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 9, 2016) — Multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley introduces his very own custom keyboard app for Apple and Andro id devices. The keyboard, powered by LyricLink, includes more than 100+ emojis using a brand-new technology that turns users’ thoughts into lyrics from Bentley’s most iconic songs, including his current “game-changing” (Taste Of Country) Top 5 single “Different for Girls” with descriptors and images including collaborator and friend Elle King. It’s incredibly simple, and because it is a keyboard, it can be used to text, Tweet, post, and more. Watch the YouTube Demo of Dierks Bentley Lyric Keyboard by clicking HERE. “I’m always looking for different ways for fans to be involved in my music,” shares Bentley. “I think the fans will pick up on a lot of the lyrics, familiar characters and friends we worked in!” Allan Zhang and Sam Mendelson of Echelon Creative Inc, say, “It’s a privilege to get to work with Dierks and the team. His songs are so catchy and poetic that it makes our LyricLink technology work even better.” Below are two examples of the app in action to compliment the gif availa ble in the press packet. I love you = Without you I’d be nothing Want to go dancing? = Want to have a Mardi Gras in the clouds? The app is available for download from the App Store now with Google Play arriving this weekend. Direct links can be found at http://lyriclink.co/dierks/. It is currently $1.99. About Dierks Bentley Award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley explores the most intimate and sometimes darkest corners of his relationship history with his No. One selling and critically acclaimed album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville). Bentley’ s latest single “Different for Girls” with friend Elle King climbs up the Top 5 at Country radio after receiving a CMA nomination last week for “Musical Event of the Year.” As a top nominee with four total nods, Bentley was also recognized in the “Album of the Year” category for BLACK, “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year” for his Platinum multi-week No. One summer anthem “Somewhere On A Beach.” His seven previous studio albums have sold more than seven million copies, notched 13 chart-topping singles, earned 13 GRAMMY nominations, countless CMA, ACM and CMT nominations and membership at the Grand Ole Opry for more than a decade. Bentley continues “connecting with fans from diverse regions of America” (CNN) with his 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR featuring Randy Houser, Cam and Tucker Beathard. Applauded as “one of Country’s most engaging pe rformers” (Hartford Courant), Bentley has extended the run with additional arena dates through the end of October with Randy Houser and Drake White. For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com. About Echelon Creative: Allan Zhang and Sam Mendelson founded Echelon Creative Inc. in July 2015 after leaving JPM organ. During the fall of 2015, Echelon Creative was 1 of 8 companies to take part in Continue reading Dierks Bentley Launches Custom Lyric + Emoji Keyboard→