Cole Swindell Celebrating 1 BILLION and 1 MILLION Milestones w Career-Defining "You Should Be Here"

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“Cole Swindell Stakes An A-List Claim With ‘You Should Be Here’”  Rolling Stone Country   During CMA Music Festival,fans light up Nissan Stadium with their cell phones during Cole Swindell’sperformance of “You Should Be Here” which USA TODAY claimed as “Biggest Moment” of the night. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 15, 2016) – Platinum-selling recording artist and record-breaking five-time No. 1 hit maker Cole Swindell is celebrating again with the continued success and emotional impact of his fifth No. 1 hit “You Should Be Here.” His career-defining single just surpassed over 1 BILLION audience impressions (Mediabase audience: 979m, On-demand audio/video streams: 53m, digital track sales: 714,000+) including 25 million streams of the video on his own YouTube channel alone. The single has achieved more than 1 MILLION track equivalent sales. The Georgia native tops his own record with his multi-week No. 1 single “You Should Be Here” and becomes the only solo artist in the history of Country Aircheck/Mediabase to top the chart with his first FIVE singles. As “You Should Be Here” continues to rack up sales, streaming numbers and overall impressions, Swindell already has a Top 20 and rising hit with the followup single “Middle of a Memory.” Cole is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour. He will hit the road this Fall for his own headlining Cole Swindell’s Down Home Tour Presented by CMT On Tour in tandem with the release of his Down Home Sessions III EP. Details to be announced soon. ABOUT COLE SWINDELL: Swindell, who has a record-breaking five consecutive No. 1 singles (first four being off his self-titled debut alb um) and who Rolling Stone declared is “clearly ready to move on to significance,” kicked off a national launch of his sophomore album You Should Be Here with performances on Good Morning America and TODAY, and the history-making first-ever live radio and TV event from the 57th floor terrace of 4 World Trade Center, broadcast on Fox & Friends.  The hit singer/songwriter debuted his new single “Middle of a Memory” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.“Middle of a Memory” was released to country radio and was the No. 1 most added that week. It currently sits in the Top 20 on the country singles chart. Cole Swindell, Platinum-selling recording artist and record-breaking five-time No. 1 hit maker, released his second album You Should Be Here and it shot to No. 1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums Chart and No. 3 All Genre within hours of release. Its lead single and title track held a four week run on top of Billboard’s Hot Country songs chart (tally of digital streams, radio airplay and sales) in addition to multiple weeks sitting at No. 1 on country airplay. His Gold-certified “You Should Be Here” already boasts over 50 million streams, 700,000 tracks sold and more than 25 million YouTube views. The song joins Swindell’s first four No. 1 consecutive singles as a solo artist (including Gold-certified “Let Me See Ya Girl,” along with Platinum-certified hits “Hope You Continue reading Cole Swindell Celebrating 1 BILLION and 1 MILLION Milestones w Career-Defining "You Should Be Here"→

MARTINA McBRIDE BRINGS HER SOARING VOICE TO FANS ON THE LOVE UNLEASHED TOUR 

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MARTINA McBRIDE BRINGS HER SOARING VOICE TO FANS ON THE LOVE UNLEASHED TOUR Martina to Offer Fans VIP Experiences for the First Time Nashville, TN (August 15, 2016 – ) – Hot on the heels of her latest studio album, RECKL ESS, award-winning country superstarMartina McBride is gearing up for all new shows in North America on the Love Unleashed Tour. On select dates, Martina will be joined by special guests, High Valley (Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville) and prolific singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, August 19th in select markets. “With so much tragedy and uncertainty in the world, our family is watching less news and spending more time listening to music, sharing stories over dinner, and loving each other,” says McBride. “I want this concert to be a place where people can share the common experience of music and how it can work its magic, as only music can. A place where we can come together and show our love for each other and head back out into the world a little stronger for having been there.” Martina will offer VIP Experiences for the first time which will include a meet & greet and Q&A session, exclusive autographed gift, premium tickets and more. VIP packages go on sale to the public Friday, August 19 in select markets. More details available here:www.MartinaMcBride.com RECKLESS (Nash Icon Records) marks Martina’s 13th studio album featuring songs that are both a mix of classic country and a contemporary edge. Martina’s current single, “Just Around the Corner,” premiered on the CMT Awards this summer. Martina’s unparalleled vocals and dept h are what keep fans ready for more. The Love Unleashed Tour dates are as follows: October 14, 2016 – Poplar Bluff, MO – Black River Coliseum October 15, 2016 – Lawrenceburg, IN – Lawrenceburg Event Center October 21, 2016 – Tunica, MS – Gold Strike Millennium Theatre October 22, 2016 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center October 29, 2016 – Charenton, LA – Cypress Bayou Casino November 11, 2016 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theater November 18, 2016 – Dodge City, KS – United Wireless Arena November 19, 2016 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place December 1, 2016 – Erie, PA – Warner Theatre December 2, 2016 – Saginaw, MI – The Theater at the Dow Event Center December 3, 2016 – Orillia, ON – Casino Rama December 8, 2016 – & nbsp;Ft. Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall December 9, 2016 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall *Additional tour stops to be announced at a later date. For additional tour dates and information, please visit www.MartinaMcBride.com and keep up with Martina McBride on Facebook, TwitterandInstagram.

Brandy Clark Brings "Big Day" To UK

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C2C presents Brandy Clark UK Tour with stops in Birmingham, Glasgow, London, and Manchester in September NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 15, 2016) – It’s a long way from her hometown of Morton, Wash., but then again Brandy C lark is “far from your average country star” (The Guardian), and with an entire new album, Big Day in a Small Town, to play live, Clark will return to the U.K. next month for a series of acoustic shows. “We played London and Dublin as part of C2C in 2015 and while we were over there we also got to do a show in Glasgow. I wasn’t sure what to expect since I had not played there before but I was blown away by the responsefrom the fans,” reflects Clark.“I’ve been waiting to go back ever since!” “Clark’s music speaks to a vast audience who weren’t hearing themselves in country,” adds The Guardian’s Laura Snapes. “She writes songs for the workers who keep America spinning, the overburdened mothers putting themselves last, the women in middle age struggling to reconcile their faith with their need for relief, be it romantic or chemical.” Touting her as “the forthright new star of country music,” The Telegraph’s Martin Chilton echoes, “her ability to connect with ordinary people is a real strength of her writing.” Brandy Clark tour dates as follows, with special guest Ben Glover: Sept. 20 Birmingham, England Birmingham Glee Club Sept. 21 Glasgow, Scotland Glasgow Oran Mor Sept. 23 London, England London Cadogan Hall Sept. 24 Manchester, England Manchester Gorilla Having recently been on the road with Jennifer Nettles on theCMT Next Women of Country Tour, the singer/songwriter has also toured with Eric Church and Alan Jackson during the last two years in addition to solo shows. For upcoming tour dates, visithttp://www.brandyclarkmusic.com. The Morton, Washington-native received her first of four career GRAMMY nominations in 2013 in the Best Country Song category for co-writing the Miranda Lambert No. 1 hit “Mama’s Broken Heart.” She won the 2014 CMA Song of the Year Award for “Follow Your Arrow,” which she co-wrote with ShaneMcAnallyand KaceyMusgraves, and was also named the 2014Music RowBreakthrough Artist of the Year. The Academy of Country Music voters nominated her for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2015. For more information, visit http://www.brandyclarkmusic.com. Follow her on Facebook atfacebook.com/TheBrandyClarkand on Twitter @TheBrandyClark. For more information, visit brandyclarkmusic.com. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/TheBrandyClark and on Twitter @TheBrandyClark.

The Hunter Brothers Release Their Second Single, "Long Way to Love You", August 19

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The Hunter Brothers Release Their Second Single, “Long Way to Love You”, August 19 August 15, 2016 – The Hunter Brothers, have had a successful run with their first-ever single, “El Dorado” which has been heard on country radio across the country all summer long. Their newest single, “Long Way to Love You”, a fun, upbeat track about love and long distance, is available August 19. The Shaunavon, Saskatchewan natives are five talented, musically inclined siblings. Luke, J.J., Ty, Brock and Dusty, a.k.a. The Hunter Brothers, are the epitome of Canadiana country. They grew up singing gospel with their family across Canada and the U.S., working on the family farm and playing hockey for the likes of the Kelowna Rockets to Edmonton Oilers. After taking a timeout from their various professions — and on a break from seeding — the brothers found themselves drawn to the singing that united them in their childhood. Having each played instruments, including piano and guitar, since kindergarten, the boys brought their exceptional talents together and for the first time began to turn their hands to country music. After deciding to make music a priority, the brothers released their first single, “El Dorado” on February 5 of this year. It’s a melody-driven song that depicts the feeling of growing up in the country with your hand out the window, cruising up and down dirt roads. With the production skills of Brad Rempel (High Valley), Grammy Award-winning producer Seth Mosley and Michael (X) O’Connor, the highly anticipated song was no doubt, a huge hit. Connect with The Hunter Brothers online: Twitter: @HunterBros Instagram: @HunterBros Facebook: facebook.com/HunterBrothersMusic About RGK Entertainment Group: RGK Entertainment Group, founded by Ron Kitchener, has become a highly regarded and innovative force in today’s competitive entertainment industry. The umbrella of RGK Entertainment Group includes: Open Road Recordings, Canada’s #1 country record label; publishing companies Roots Three Music and Rogue Eleven; DART Events, a touring events planning company; TopCountry.ca, Canada’s premier music news source; RGK One Shot Productions, a television development company; and the newly created label imprint Neighbourhood Music, home to Toronto’s Bellwoods. RGK remains strongly focused on artist management, having won Management Company of the Year from 2009 to 2014 and Manager of the Year nine times at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA). Kitchener’s management style and business acumen has built his roster to include JUNO winners Doc Walker, Dean Brody, The Road Hammers, Corb Lund, Tim Hicks, Blackjack Billy and Madeline Merlo in addition to newcomers Jessica Mitchell, River Town Saints, Hunter Brothers and Sons of Daughters.  

Garth Brooks Announces CBS x SEC Football Collaboration Exclusively on Facebook

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This morning, Garth Brooks exclusively announced via Facebook Live from the set of his weekly series “Inside Studio G: A Monday Night Conversation”  that he’s teaming up with CBS x SEC football for a collaboration with his latest song, PURE ARENALINE. The song, with customized lyrics each week along with elements from an original video shoot featuring Garth, will help kick-off CBS Sports’ “SEC Game of the Week” on Saturdays throughout the 2016 season.

Emmylou Harris confirms North American tour this fall with Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and more to raise awareness for refugees

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EMMYLOU HARRIS CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH STEVE EARLE, PATTY GRIFFIN, BUDDY MILLER AND THE MILK CARTON KIDS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR REFUGEES Grammy Award-winning artists Emmylou Harris confirms a North American tour this fall with special guests Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller and The Milk Carton Kids (not all artists will appear at all venues). The 11-stop tour, Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees, will raise awareness for the unprecedented worldwide refugee crisis. Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS) announced today that it will host this singer/songwriter tour in support of the organization’s Global Education Initiative, which was launched in 2015 and endorsed by Pope Francis. JRS seeks to double the number of refugees served in its educational programs to 240,000 by 2020. “After witnessing firsthand the work of JRS in Ethiopia this past June, I have never been more inspired to champion such a critical cause,” said Emmylou Harris, 13-time Grammy winning artist. “The better angels of our nature call upon us to act with compassion and not with fear in the face of so much suffering.” In an effort to shed light on the plight of the more than 65 million refugees worldwide and the need to raise funds to support refugee education. The concert tour will be in the below cities: October 6­­—Boulder, Colorado—Boulder Theater October 8—Kansas City, Missouri—Helzberg Hall October 9—Lincoln, Nebraska—Rococo Theater October 11—St. Louis, Missouri—Sheldon Concert Hall October 12—Milwaukee, Wisconsin—Pabst Theater October 13—Chicago, Illinois—Vic Theater October 14—Toronto, Ontario—Massey Hall October 16—Boston, Massachusetts—Berklee Performance Center October 18—New York City, New York—Town Hall October 19—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Merriam Theater October 21—Washington, D.C.—Lisner Auditorium Everyone’s journey begins somewhere – and for some that journey includes Lampedusa, an Italian island off the coast of Sicily that serves as a waypoint in a refugee’s search for safety and security. JRS works in more than 45 countries worldwide to meet the educational, health, social and other needs of many of these refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. The scale of this humanitarian crisis is staggering: one in every 122 people is a refugee. More than half are women and children; at least 30 million are under the age of 18. “We are ready to bring this critical issue to the stage and help people understand that education provides a path forward in life for refugees,” said Fr. Timothy P. Kesicki S.J., the President of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. “Most people don’t realize that refugees spend an average of 17 years displaced from their homes and many never return. It’s time to take bold action and our Lampedusa concert tour will help us do so.” Funds raised by Lampedusa will support educational programs for refugees around the world. “Education is the one life-saving intervention given to a refugee that cannot be taken away,” notes JRS International Director Fr. Thomas H. Smolich S.J. For more information about Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees, visit www.jrsusa.org/lampedusa. About Jesuit Refugee Service/USA Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic non-governmental organization whose mission is to accompany, Continue reading Emmylou Harris confirms North American tour this fall with Steve Earle, Patty Griffin and more to raise awareness for refugees→

Carrie Underwood Celebrates 23rd & 24th #1 Hits at Dazzling Industry Party

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Carrie Underwood Celebrates 23rd & 24th #1 Hits With Special Performance At Dazzling Industry Party NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 14, 2016) Carrie Underwood and the co-writers of her #1 hits “Heartbeat” and “Church Bells” celebrated the double success with music industry executives, family, and friends this past Thursday in downtown Nashville at the historic Bell Tower. “Heartbeat” was written by Carrie, Zach Crowell and Ashley Gorley, and was produced by Zach Crowell. “Church Bells” was written by Zach Crowell, Brett James and Hillary Lindsey, and produced by Mark Bright. After the presentations and speeches, the writers treated the audience to a very special performance of the #1 hits as well as Carrie’s new single, “Dirty Laundry,” which happens to be written by Crowell, Lindsey, and Gorley. This talented group closed with a beautiful rendition of Underwood’s very first country smash hit, “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” which was co-written by James and Lindsey. Highlights from the event can be viewed HERE. Underwood heads to Anchorage, Alaska on Aug 31 to kick off the fall leg of her Storyteller Tour, which Billboard reported as the #1 country tour so far this year.

Blackberry Smoke’s new song "Believe You Me" premieres at Guitar World, album now available for pre-order

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE’S NEW SONG “BELIEVE YOU ME” PREMIERES AT GUITAR WORLD LIKE AN ARROW OUT OCTOBER 14, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ALBUM FEATURES SONG WITH GREGG ALLMAN EXTENSIVE SUMMER/FALL TOUR CONFIRMED “COUNTRY-ROCK’S MOST FEROCIOUS LIVE BAND” “Believe You Me,” a new song from acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke, premiered yesterday at Guitar World and can now be heard/shared via SoundCloud. The song is from the band’s new album, Like An Arrow, which will be released October 14 on 3 Legged Records via Thirty Tigers and is now available for pre-order at the band’s website and at iTunes. Already receiving acclaim, Rolling Stone recently premiered the album’s lead track, “Waiting For The Thunder,” praising, “Country-Rock’s most ferocious live band…Blackberry Smoke’s often spontaneous concerts evoke the spirit of the Allman Brothers Band.” Both “Waiting for the Thunder” and “Believe You Me” are available as instant downloads with each digital pre-order. Recorded just outside of the band’s native Atlanta at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kennesaw, GA, the 12-track album was self-produced and features special guest Gregg Allman on the album’s closing track, “Free On The Wing.” Of the album, band-member Charlie Starr comments, “This album is the self-produced culmination of 15 years of trying to plant our flag in the musical landscape. We couldn’t be more proud of it.” Since their debut in 2001, the 5-piece band—consisting of Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards)—has released four full-length studio albums, including their most recent, 2015’s Holding All the Roses, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #8 on the Billboard Rock Albums chart. photo credit: Jason Thrasher  Known for their impressive live performances, Blackberry Smoke has toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to performing hundreds of headlining shows across the country each year, the band has also toured with artists including Zac Brown Band, Eric Church and ZZ Top. The group will continue their extensive nationwide tour throughout the summer and fall in celebration of the release. See below for complete details. Beloved by fans, critics and fellow musicians, the band has performed on “ The Tonight Show” and “Conan” and received widespread praise from publications including The New York Times, Billboard, the Washington Post and American Songwriter. LIKE AN ARROW TRACK LIST 1. Waiting For The Thunder 2. Let It Burn 3. The Good Life 4. What Comes Naturally 5. Running Through Time 6. Like An Arrow 7. Ought To Know 8. Sunrise In Texas 9. Ain’t Gonna Wait 10. Workin’ For A Workin’ Man 11. Believe You Me 12. Free On The Wing (featuring Gregg Allman) BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES August 12—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony* August 13—Boston, MA—Blue Hills Bank Pavilion* August 14—Scranton, PA—Peach Festival* August 16—Utica, NY—Saranac Brewery* August 17—Philadelphia, PA—Riverstage at Penn’s Landing* August 18—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE Outdoors* August 19—Rochester Hills, MI—Meadow Brook Amphitheatre* August 20—Huber Heights, OH—Music Center at the Heights* August 22—Peoria, IL—CEFCU Continue reading Blackberry Smoke’s new song "Believe You Me" premieres at Guitar World, album now available for pre-order→

Aaron Tippin Joins Nashville Mayor Megan Barry for Major Announcement

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AARON TIPPIN JOINS NASHVILLE MAYOR MEGAN BARRY FOR MARINE WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT  At A Press Conference Announcing Marine Week in Nashville, Country Singer Performed Smash Hit Song, “Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly” Country music star Aaron Tippin was on hand to perform at Wednesday’s press conference announcing Marine Week in Nashville, taking place September 7-11, 2016. Tippin joined several dozen Marines and Mayor Megan Barry at the press conference, playing an acoustic version of “Where The Stars and Stripes And The Eagle Fly.” “I was so honored to be asked to sing at the announcement of Marine Week,” says Tippin.  “We can’t do enough to show how much we appreciate these guys and gals who help defend our freedom.” More than 700 Marines will descend upon Nashville at next month’s event.  Throughout the week, the public will have the opportunity to climb aboard a variety of the Corps’ aircraft and ground equipment at static display venues throughout downtown, to include the MV-22 Osprey aircraft and the multifaceted Amphibious Assault Vehicle.  People of all ages are invited to attend Marine Corps martial arts and military working dog demonstrations, work out alongside Marines during physical fitness demonstrations, and take in the sights and sounds of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Band San Diego. The event’s theme of “Community, Country and Corps” will offer more than 80 free, public events across the city. The opening ceremony, which is also being held at Public Square, will kick the week off on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m., and will feature a musical performance by country music star Darryl Worley and a special presentation and remarks by Barry. Previous Marine Weeks have taken place in Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, Cleveland, Seattle and Phoenix. For a full list of events, visit the Marine Week Nashville website at www.usmarineweek.com. Additional information can also be found on Facebook @marineweek, on Twitter @marine_week and on Instagram @marine_week. About Aaron Tippin Aaron Tippin’s traditional sound and focus on working-class themes made him one of the most popular acts of the 1990s.  Tippin’s major career hits include “Kiss This,” “My Blue Angel,” “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio,” “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” “Working Man’s Ph.D.,” and “You’ve Got to Stand for Something.”  To celebrate 25 years in the music business, Tippin has released Aaron Tippin 25, a two-disc collection of 25 songs that includes 10 freshly recorded versions of his biggest career hits, as well as 15 brand new songs.  The album is available for purchase at aarontippin.com and iTunes.  In addition, Tippin has teamed with Stonehaus Winery for a 25th anniversary bottle of blackberry wine as well as America Remembers for a commemorative Colt .45 pistol.

Country Single Release – Paul Crowder – Little Steps

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SINGLE RELEASE AND DOWNLOAD Paul Crowder – Little Steps Progressing to the blind auditions of Channel 9’s THE VOICE, re-lit Paul Crowder’s passion for country music after an extended break to focus on love, life and family. The EP, From The Heart, produced by well-renowned producer Simon Johnson on the Central Coast is a collection of heartfelt original songs with a strong focus on family. The First Single, Little Steps is the perfect snapshot into the EP. Little Steps was written by Paul about the steps that needed to be taken in order to maintain a healthy and lasting marriage. There is also a message for new couples within the storyline that we can’t have all that we want ‘yesterday’. That the best things in life are worth working hard and fighting for. The beautiful traditional country sound of Little Steps is a breath of fresh air in today’s musical climate. Listen to ‘Little Steps’ HERE