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

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.