Carrie Underwood Scores 24th #1 Single w "Church Bells"

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD RINGS IN 24TH #1 SINGLE AS “CHURCH BELLS” BECOMES HER 3RD CHART-TOPPER FROM STORYTELLER! Nashville, TN, July 18, 2016 – Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood scores her 24th #1 single of her career with “Church Bells,” the third consecutive chart-topping single from her current album, Storyteller.  Landing the #1 slot on both the Billboard and Mediabase country airplay charts, the song also spent two weeks at #1 on Canada’s Mediabase country airplay chart and three weeks at #1 on Australia’s country airplay chart. Produced by Mark Bright and written by Zach Crowell, Brett James, and Hillary Lindsey, “Church Bells” was singled out by Entertainment Weekly as a “twangy roof-raiser.” In fact, Underwood virtually brought the house down when she performed the prime-time television debut of “Church Bells” at the 51st Annual ACM Awards on CBS in April which drew a standing ovation from the audience at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. “Nothing short of spectacular” is how Rolling Stone Country recapped the ACM Awards moment. The music video for “Church Bells,” directed by Wayne Isham and filmed during a live concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, is currently #1 on GAC’s fan-voted Top 20 Country Countdown. The goal of director Isham, whose director credits include Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Metallica and Britney Spears, was to capture the country star’s energetic live performance and fans’ reactions and edit it into a 3:40 snapshot of a Carrie Underwood The Storyteller Tour – Stories In The Round experience. Watch the video here: http://smarturl.it/cuchurchbellsvevo. Underwood begins the second leg of The Storyteller Tour on August 31st in Anchorage, Alaska. Look for Carrie Underwood to kick off the 2016 season of football and a brand new theme song for “Sunday Night Football” on September 11th on NBC prior to the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals game. Titled “Oh, Sunday Night,” the new song is based on Underwood’s 2014 hit collaboration with Miranda Lambert, “Somethin’ Bad.” And, later this fall, the country star joins Brad Paisley as co-hosts of the 50th Annual CMA Awards on November 2nd broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena on ABC 8-11 pm Eastern/7-10 pm Central. About Carrie Underwood: Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, and film.  A seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner, she has amassed over 100 major honors, sold 58 million records worldwide, and recorded 23 #1 singles, 13 of which she co-wrote, with a catalog of songs that have been streamed more than 1.5 billion times worldwide.  The first female artist to be twice named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, Underwood was recognized as Pollstar’s top female country touring artist for her headlining tours in 2008, 2010, and 2012.  Her first four studio albums, Some Hearts, Carnival Ride, Play On, and Blown Away – each certified multi-Platinum or Platinum, and each an American Music Awards winner as Country Album of the Year – tallied an incredible 38 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.  In 2013, Continue reading Carrie Underwood Scores 24th #1 Single w "Church Bells"→

A Thousand Horses unveil the video for their new single ‘Southernality’

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A THOUSAND HORSES RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘SOUTHERNALITY’ Watch The Video Here UK DATES ANNOUNCED NOMINATED FOR ‘BEST NEW BAND’ AT THIS YEAR’S CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS A Thousand Horses have released the video for their latest single ‘Southernality’, the title track from their critically acclaimed debut album which was released last year through Big Machine Label Group. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE With the clue in the name, ‘Southernality’ is a thumping groove laden party anthem. Directed by Shaun Silva (TackleBox Films), the video features scenes from A Thousand Horses’ high-energy performances throughout their recent stint opening for Jason Aldean on his We Were Here Tour. “This was a really fun shoot since we got to film most of it in a concert setting,” said frontman Michael Hobby. “Our fans relate to the message of this song and we love getting to show our Southern personalities when we perform.” The band made their UK debut earlier this year with a pe rformance at C2C, the UK’s biggest country music festival, at the O2 Arena alongside an intimate headline show at The Barfly in Camden, London and will be returning at the end of the year with the following dates. Wed 30th Nov – London, O2 Academy Islington Thurs 1st Dec – Manchester, Academy 3 Tickets go on general sale Friday, 22nd July at 9am and will be available at http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/a-thousand-horses-tickets The band are quickly becoming a staple on UK radio. Their (UK) debut ‘Trailer Trashed’ sat proudly on the Planet Rock Radio B-list, followed by ‘First Time’ and then ‘Smoke’, both A-Listed at Planet Rock and C-Listed at BBC Radio 2. The band have also been nominated for ‘Best New Band’ at this year’s Classic Rock Awards. Back in the US, the band have made an equally impressive impact with their first single ‘Smoke’ soaring to Number 1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay Charts, making Country Aircheck history as the highest debut for a new artist’s first single. They also became the first band (with at least three members) to send a debut single to Number 1 on Billboard Country Airplay Chart this decade. The band were nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award for ‘New Vocal Duo or Group Of The Year’ and were hotly tipped by Rolling Stone Country and USA Today for ‘Smoke’, with its video – which now has over 14 million views – also receiving a nomination at the CMT Music Awards. “A Thousand Horses are your new favourite Nashville band …their sound is a lively, swaggering party recalling Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones.” – The Independent “A Thousand Horses, who mix polished country with gritty Southern rock and soul, are…helping lead the charge.” – Rolling Stone Country Official site Facebook Twitter

New Miranda Lambert Song “Vice” Out Monday!

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RCA Nashville’s reigning six-time consecutive CMA and seven-time consecutive ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert is set to release her new song “Vice” to Country radio this Monday, July 18, at 2pm CT/3pm ET. In addition to prepping her sixth studio album, Lambert has been on the road with her headlining Keeper of the Flame Tour as well as joining Kenny Chesney on his “Spread the Love” Tour performing in stadiums around the country this summer. About Miranda Lambert: Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is the reigning six-time CMA and seven-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year (the first time any female has won 7 consecutive years). The Texas native touts 5 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 first single off of Lambert’s last studio album, Platinum, “Automatic,” was Lambert’s highest charting first week single to date and won CMA and ACM “Song of the Year”. Platinum made history when it debuted atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart, making Lambert the first country artist in the history of the chart to have each of her five albums debut at number 1. Platinum also debuted at the top of the all genre Billboard 200 as the number 1 album in the Nation. In addition to her award winning music, she dedicates much of her time to her MuttNation Foundation, an organization that supports shelters and helps pets find a forever home. She also owns a lifestyle boutique, general store she named, The Pink Pistol, that is located in her hometown of Lindale, Texas. Visit www.MirandaLambert.com for specific date announcements.

Dolly Parton Announces Album Pre-Order Bundles And Releases Lyric Video For "Pure & Simple"

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DOLLY PARTON ANNOUNCES ALBUM PRE-ORDER BUNDLES AND RELEASES LYRIC VIDEO FOR “PURE & SIMPLE” NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 14, 2016) – Without a doubt, Dolly Parton continues to be one of the most aggressive artists in music when it comes to marketing themselves, and the Country Music Hall of Fame member continues that trend with the upcoming August 19 release of her new disc Pure & Simple – with four different pre-order bundles to help promote the album. Those packages are listed below: Standard Bundle ($40) – Pure & Simple album cover art on black 100% preshrunk cotton t-shirt, Pure & Simple CD, as well as an album digital download (will be delivered via email on August 19th). Deluxe Bundle ($60) – Pure & Simple CD, as well as digital download of the album (will be delivered via email on August 19th), a 3 notebook set with different Dolly logo designs (each notebook measures 3.5″ x 5.5″), and a Rhinestone and lace Dolly photo tote bag. Collectible Bundle ($100) – Pure & Simple CD, as well as a digital download of the album (will be delivered via email on August 19th) , a collectible Dolly guitar string bracelet and custom gift box, a 3 notebook set with different Dolly logo designs (each notebook measures 3.5″ x 5.5″), and a Rhinestone and lace Dolly photo tote bag. Commemorative Bundle ($400) – Pure & Simple CD, as well as a digital download of the album (will be delivered via email on August 19th), a collectible Doll y guitar string bracelet and custom Dolly logo gift box, a 3 notebook set with different Dolly logo designs (each notebook measures 3.5″ x 5.5″), and a Rhinestone and lace Dolly photo tote bag, and a 16″ x 16″ Collectible Limited Edition plaque commemorating the release of Dolly’s new album Pure & Simple (each plaque has the cover art and an official certificate of authenticity plate inside). Fans can go to shop.dollyparton.com for more information regarding the bundles. In other Dolly news, the entertainment icon has just released the title track lyric video, which can be viewed here: dollyparton.com/life-and-career/music/pure-simple/12058. “Pure & Simple” has caught the attention of digital retailer iTunes, which named Dolly’s track to their “Best of the Week” playlist. Fans can access the list by going to apple.co/BestOfTheWeek. Fans can also pre-order the physical copy of Pure & Simple through the following links: Walmart: walmart.com Amazon Physical: smarturl.it/amazondolly Streaming services offering pre-release track links for the album include: Apple Music: smarturl.it/applemusicdolly Spotify: smarturl.it/spotifydolly Google Play: smarturl.it/gpdollytrack And, fans cans can also pre-order Pure & Simple through these links, which will also offer downloads of both the title cut and (beginning July 29) “Outside Your Door.” iTunes: smarturl.it/dollypartonps Apple Music (streaming): smarturl.it/applemusicdolly

Eric Paslay’s New Single "Angels In This Town" Now Available At All Digital Outlets

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ERIC PASLAY’S NEW SINGLE “ANGELS IN THIS TOWN” NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS Paslay To Be Special Guest On “The Bobby Bones Show” Show Monday, July 18 – Single Art Features Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague Photo by Kevin Grace and Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 15, 2016 – Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Eric Paslay has released his new single “Angels In This Town” to radio stations across the country and it is now available for download and streaming at all digital retail outlets. To stream the song, visit the “Angels In This Town” playlist HERE. “As of late, our world has been impacted by tragedy of all kinds. I’m so grateful we can use “Angels in This Town” to shine a light on all the good that happens every day in our world,” said Paslay. “I’m excited for it to be heard and for it to bring hope and positivity into people’s lives.” Paslay will be a special guest on the nationally syndicate d radio show, “The Bobby Bones Show,” when “Angels in This Town” is played live on Monday, July 18. “I am super-pumped to be playing this song on the Bobby Bones show. The message of Pimpin’ Joy and “Angels In This Town” come from the same book,” said Paslay. The unique single art is by Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague, located at 11th Ave. South in the Gulch, between the Gulch Crossing and Velocity buildings, Nashville, Tenn.  Montague is an internationally renowned artist that explores how public art, interactive art and social media intersect.  Her murals invite people into the piece and then to share online.  “I believe that art should not be separated from the human experience.  Instead the human experience should have a hand in creating the art itself,” said Montague on her website. To learn more about Montague and her work go to www.kelseymontagueart.com “I’m so happy to be working with another creative who is also committed to lifting and inspiring others,” said Montague. Paslay adds, “Kelsey is such an amazing artist and I am so excited to partner with her for this artwork. To be a little part of this is a real honor for me. Her signature, #whatliftsyou and her imagery really go hand-in-hand with what “Angels In This Town” is all about.” “Angels In This Town,” is written by Paslay, Corey Crowder and Erik Dylan, from his forthcoming sophomore album, DRESSED IN BLACK. About Eric Paslay EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native earned nominations for GRAMMY Best Country Song, ACM Song of the Year and CMA Song of The Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” in 2013 Continue reading Eric Paslay’s New Single "Angels In This Town" Now Available At All Digital Outlets→

Alan Jackson Part of New Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit

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ALAN JACKSON PART OF NEW ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT! Superstar is the Only Country Artist Showcased in Special Exhibition Alan Jackson performs “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” onstage at the 2001 CMA Awards with the Jim Triggs guitar that is part of the new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Photo credit: John Russell/CMA Jackson’s guitar currently on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics  NASHVILLE – July 15, 2016 –  Alan Jackson is among the more than 50 musical artists featured in a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics chronicles a variety of times, places and moments where music and American history have crossed paths over the last several decades – Alan is represented by the Jim Triggs guitar he played onstag e at the 2001 CMA Awards ceremony in Nashville, where he first performed his iconic “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” a song inspired by the events and aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. The exhibit also includes Alan’s handwritten lyrics of the song. Alan’s guitar is featured alongside artifacts and items from such wide-ranging talents as Beyonce, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, U2’s Bono and Keith Richards…as well as superstars and music icons such as John Lennon, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics is open now – the exhibit runs at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland through November 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend), when it will be packed and moved to The Newseum in Washington, DC t o be placed on display a week ahead of next year’s Presidential Inauguration. “Where Were You” captured a still-reeling nation’s emotions unlike any other song – it would go on to be honored with Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards and other accolades…and, 15 years after the events of September 2001, remains a staple of Jackson’s concerts due to fan demand. Jackson recently celebrated his 25th year as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with an appearance on its world-famous stage…and he just spent a month at the top of Billboard’s all-genre Music DVD chart with Keepin’ It Country: Live at Red Rocks, a concert DVD captured on tour at the revered Colorado concert venue in 2015. Jackson’s Keepin’ It Country Tour – exte nded from 2015 into this year – continues this summer with performances this weekend at Ohio’s iconic Jamboree in the Hills (July 15) and the Faster Horses Festival in Michigan (July 17). More shows – available at www.alanjackson.com – follow in August and through the fall. ABOUT ALAN JACKSON: The man from rural Newnan, GA, who claims he is just a “singer of simple songs,” has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide and ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time in all genres. He has released Continue reading Alan Jackson Part of New Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Exhibit→

Billy Ray Cyrus Remake of Classic Hit, "Tulsa Time," Now Available on iTunes

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Billy Ray Cyrus Remake of “Tulsa Time” Now Available on iTunes Pre-Order the New Album, Thin Line, and Receive Immediate Downloads of “Hey Elvis” and “Tulsa Time” Country singer-songwriter and entertainer Billy Ray Cyrus has two immediate downloads upon preordering his anticipated new studio album, Thin Line, including the previously announce d “Hey Elvis” and now, “Tulsa Time”. Written by Danny Flowers and originally recorded by Don Williams in 1978, Cyrus adds his own spin to the classic depiction of life at a slower pace and features Aerosmith’s guitarist, Joe Perry. “Joe Perry is a magician on this track; what a gift,” said Cyrus. “The irony behind this cover is that it’s Vernon’s [Cyrus’s character in television series “Still The King”] most successful hit.” Cyrus will release Thin Line on September 9th through Blue Cadillac Music. Cyrus describes the term Thin Line as, “How I live my life; it’s a balance between art and reality,” which serves as the theme of the album. In total, three select tracks will be available to download prior to the album’s launch with a special pre-order price of under $10 on Amazon and iTunes. The third, “Thin Line,” will be available on August 12.  Cyrus’ television series on CMT, “Still The King” airs every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. As a writer and executive producer of the series, Cyrus also stars as “Burnin’” Vernon Brown, a one-hit wonder turned Elvis-impersonator struggling to get back on his feet. After a run-in with the law, Brown is sentenced to community service and ends up masquerading as the community’s new preacher, and re-connecting wit h his old flame, and a daughter he didn’t know about.  Cyrus’ co-stars include Joey Lauren Adams, comedian/actor Kevin Farley (the late Chris Farley’s brother) and Madison Iseman along with cameos by Randy Travis, Darius Rucker, Wayne Newton, Erik Estrada, John Corbett, and more. View the official trailer for Still The King here.  For more information on Still The King, visit CMT and follow the series on Facebook. For more information o n Billy Ray Cyrus visit his official website at www.BillyRayCyrus.com and follow him on and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Blue Cadillac Music visit www.bluecadillacmusic.com.

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM RELEASES “BIG LOVE (LIVE)” OFF OF OFFICIAL ROADIES SOUNDTRACK

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ROADIES OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM FEATURING LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM’S “BIG LOVE (LIVE)” ARRIVES AUGUST 26TH FROM REPUBLIC RECORDS & STARDOG RECORDS Republic Records and Stardog Records unveil the third track from the ROADIES official soundtrack album (“Music From the Showtime Original Series Roadies”)—Lindsey Buckingham’s “Big Love (Live)”. Listen to it exclusively on Apple Music HERE. The legendary guitarist and GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee delivers a stunning new rendition of the Fleetwood Mac classic for the soundtrack. In addition, he appears on the Sunday, July 10, 2016 episode of ROADIES to perform “Big Love” and “Bleed to Love Her” on Showtime. The full, 16-song tracklisting for the Roadies Official Soundtrack Album, which will be released August 26th, will be revealed soon.  ROADIES airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on air, on demand and over the internet. From creator, executive producer, writer and director Cameron Crowe, ROADIES offers a look into the reckless, romantic, funny and often poignant lives of a committed group of roadies who live for music and the de facto family they’ve formed along the way. Luke Wilson, Screen Actors Guild® Award nominee Carla Gugino, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Academy Award® nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes, Peter Cambor, Colson Baker a.k.a. Machine Gun Kelly, and Ron White star in the ensemble cast. Luis Guzman, Jacqueline Byers, Finesse Mitchell, Branscombe Richmond and Tanc Sade guest star. Emmy® and Tony® nominee Winnie Holzman serves as writer and executive producer, along with Emmy® winner J.J. Abrams, Crowe, Len Goldstein and Emmy® winner Bryan Burk. Kathy Lingg is co-executive producer. ROADIES is produced by Bad Robot Productions, Vinyl Films and Dooley & Company Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. ABOUT STARDOG RECORDS Stardog Records was created by PolyGram Records in 1989 exclusively an imprint for Seattle glam-rock ​act Mother Love Bone and the group’s releases with subsidiary Mercury Records. The ​label’s ​name is a nod to​ the​ Mother Love Bone​ song​ “Stardog Champion.” In partnership with Republic Records, Stardog Records was revitalized in 2016. Picking up where history left off, Stardog will release a reissue of Mother Love Bone along with the debut release from Reignwolf. ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Nickelback, Of Monsters and Men, Seth MacFarlane, The Weeknd, Zendaya, among many others. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Cash Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj), John Varvatos Records (Zac Brown Band), Lava Records (Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), Casablanca Records (Stromae, Tïesto), NBC’s The Voice, School Boy Records (PSY, Sheppard), among others. In addition, Republic maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Label Group which is comprised of Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line) and Dot Records (Maddie + Tae).

CMT LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL MUSIC SERIES ‘NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY LIVE’

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CMT LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL MUSIC SERIES ‘NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY LIVE’ SERIES FEATURES EXCLUSIVE NEW PERFORMANCES EACH WEEK BEGINNING WITH HAUNTING ACOUSTIC RENDITION OF KELSEA BALLERINI’S “PETER PAN” CMT unveiled its new digital performance series “Next Women of Country LIVE” today at CMT.com, giving voice to some of the most powerful female singers in country music. The new shareable series kicked off the first of 20 artists with a haunting acoustic performance of Kelsea Ballerini’s ballad “Peter Pan,” filmed live from CMT’s Nashville studio. Each week, the network will reveal exclusive fresh performances from its roster of “Next Women,” a franchise that helps to raise the profile of female artists.

Craig Campbell Duets with 12 Year Old Country Prodigy Tegan Marie on "Outskirts of Heaven"

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Country Star Craig Campbell has dueted with 12 year old country prodigy Tegan Marie on his hit country smash “Outskirts of Heaven” and we are OBSESSED!!!! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-dRk4QjCvk A youtuber for the last few years, Tegan Marie just went viral with her cover of Kelsea Ballerini‘s “Love Me Like You Mean It” with attracted millions of viewers, one of which being Kelsea Balerini herself, who invited Tegan to duet with her. Tegan picked up a guitar at 6, wrote love songs at 8, and was playing national stages by 11. Her sweet, clean vocals and sensitive interpretations have tween and teen girls across the nation clamoring for more. Tegan’s digital presence is exploding, and her fan base is exponentially increasing by the minute. With 2MM views on her videos, and a 5MM reach across all social platforms, Tegan is poised to be the superstar she was always meant to become. Tegan Marie was recently discovered by girls media company Sweety High after she shared her videos on their site. For more Tegan Marie: Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Website More on Craig Campbell: Working toward the traditional side of contemporary country, singer, songwriter, pianist and Georgia native Craig Campbell is blessed with a deep, expressive voice, an awareness of the genre’s history and a no-gimmicks approach to performance that brings out the sincerity in his songs. Born in Lyons, Georgia, Campbell played piano at his mother’s Baptist church from the age of ten until he was 18 and his home was filled with the sound of gospel music, but he also fell under the spell of country music, particularly Travis Tritt, whose gospel-fueled delivery suited Campbell’s own vocal style. While still a teenager he formed a band, Out of the Blue, and began playing the bar circuit, learning how put together a performance and capture an audience. In 2002, he relocated to Nashville, quickly immersing himself in the music scene there. He landed a steady gig at The Stage, one of the biggest clubs in historic Lower Broadway and doing demo sessions for other singers. Fellow Georgian Luke Bryan suggested Campbell try his hand at writing his own songs, and in time he mastered the craft, honing his original material at gigs. He met another singer, Mindy Ellis, fell in love, and the pair married; he also began playing piano in her band, which in turn led to a touring stint with Tracy Byrd. Keith Stegall caught one of Campbell’s performances at The Stage in 2008 and the young singer was soon signed to Bigger Picture, which released a debut single, “Family Man,” in 2010, following it with a full-length album, the self-titled Craig Campbell, in 2011. “Family Man” peaked at number 14 on the Country Singles charts, and two more singles taken from the album, “Fish” and “When I Get There,” made the Country Top 40. Campbell kept up a hectic touring schedule, and in May 2013 Bigger Picture released his second album, Never Regret. Two singles from the album charted on the Country Singles chart, “Outta My Head” (which Continue reading Craig Campbell Duets with 12 Year Old Country Prodigy Tegan Marie on "Outskirts of Heaven"→