Lori McKenna’s “The Bird & The Rifle” releases widespread acclaim

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LORI MCKENNA’S THE BIRD & THE RIFLE RELEASES TO WIDESPREAD ACCLAIM ALBUM PRODUCED BY DAVE COBB – ON TOUR NOW Lori McKenna’s anticipated new album, The Bird & The Rifle, is out today on CN Records via Thirty Tigers (purchase here). Produced by Grammy Award-wining producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), The Bird & The Rifle is already receiving widespread and overwhelming critical acclaim… “…one of 2016’s best releases”—NPR Music “one of the most accomplished and devastating singer-songwriter albums of the year.”— Pitchfork “a delicately arranged, beautifully rendered collection of songs that highlight her narrative approach to songwriting.”—The Guardian “…together they achieve a nostalgic collection of folk-country songs filled with vivid imagery and honest, authentic lyrics.”—Associated Press “the best-sounding album of McKenna’s 17-year recording career.”—The Washington Post “one of the best songwriters in country music right now.”—Newsday “one of country music’s top singer-songwriters”—Billboard In celebration of the release, McKenna is currently in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour—her first since 2013. The tour includes a special sold-out show tonight at Nashville’s City Winery and future stops at New York’s City Winery on August 4, Boston’s The Sinclair on August 13 and L.A.’s Hotel Café on October 21, among others. See below for complete details. The Bird & The Rifle includes ten original songs, including McKenna’s own version of “Humble & Kind,” which was recently taken to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts by Tim McGraw––the first time in more than four years a song written by one person has topped the charts (the last was Taylor Swift’s “Ours”). Read more about the remarkable accomplishment via Billboard. Of the song, McKenna comments, “I can say it’s one of my favorite songs, mostly because I had my kids in my head the whole time I was trying to write it. My kids know that it’s theirs, and it’s nice in that way. It worked out pretty well.” She adds of working with Cobb, “This record was made in a way that’s very different from anything else I’ve ever done. It’s very much me––this record and the songs. But it’s like I took the ten songs and just got in someone else’s car and took a ride down the coast. I completely plugged into the world of Dave Cobb.” Additionally, Cobb remarks, “I really wanted to work with Lori because of the truth and honesty she carries with her pen. I love her wit and humor and the fact she writes her own songs purely for the sake of art.” The Bird & The Rifle is McKenna’s tenth studio album and follows 2014’s acclaimed Numbered Doors, which Rolling Stone named one of the 40 Best Country Albums of 2014. Throughout her prolific career, McKenna has consistently received widespread critical acclaim, including notice from American Songwriter, Paste, CMT, The New York Times and The Boston Globe, who described 2011’s Lorraine as, “13 perfectly crafted gems of observational insight” and Country Weekly who calls her “one of Continue reading Lori McKenna’s “The Bird & The Rifle” releases widespread acclaim→

Stream Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Pandora Mixtape

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STREAM FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE’S DIG YOUR ROOTS PANDORA MIXTAPE STREAM HERE To celebrate the release of their new album, Dig Your Roots, Florida Georgia Line handpicked their favorite songs that have inspired them over the years…songs from their roots. Check back weekly to hear exclusive live tracks from their Pandora Presents event in Nashville. ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE History-making duo Florida Georgia Line recently became the first ever Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification as their breakout chart-topper “Cruise” surpassed 10 million copies sold. In their relatively short career, FGL has achieved 10 #1 hits collectively as artists and songwriters with the PLATINUM-certified ANYTHING GOES (Big Machine Label Group) fueling five consecutive chart-toppers – GOLD “Confession,” PLATINUM “Anything Goes,” “Sippin’ On Fire” and “Sun Daze;” and 2X PLATINUM “Dirt.” The pair took home Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2016 ACM Awards, marking their third straight time. The Superstars have been honored with numerous accolades from ACM, AMA, Billboard and CMA Awards, in addition to a trifecta of CMT Artists of the Year feats. FGL has skyrocketed to stardom becoming the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in achieving four back-to-back, multi-week #1 singles; breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and having sold nearly 26 million downloads and over 3.5 million albums worldwide to date. In 2015 alone, the group’s ANYTHING GOES TOUR sold an impressive 1.5 million tickets. Their highly anticipated third studio album DIG YOUR ROOTS is slated for release August 26, featuring the lead single “H.O.L.Y.,” which has commanded the #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for the last nine weeks and marks their 11th consecutive Top 10 hit as artists at Country radio. Complimenting their forthcoming album, FGL’s current headline tour of the same name runs through the end of 2016. Taking their undeniable songwriting skills to the next level and discovering new talent, FGL formed publishing company Tree Vibez Music. For more on FGL, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com. 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 anywhere 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. www.pandora.com | Pandora Blog | Pandora LinkedIn | @PandoraPulse www.pandora.com

JOHN MELLENCAMP RELEASES “LONGEST DAYS” (LIVE) FROM OFFICIAL ROADIES SOUNDTRACK

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JOHN MELLENCAMP RELEASES “LONGEST DAYS” (LIVE) FROM OFFICIAL ROADIES SOUNDTRACK, AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW ON APPLE MUSIC JOHN MELLENCAMP TO APPEAR ON UPCOMING ROADIES EPISODE ROADIES OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM ARRIVES AUGUST 26TH FROM REPUBLIC RECORDS & STARDOG RECORDS. WATCH THE SHOWTIME® MUSIC SERIES ON SUNDAYS AT 10 PM ET/PT Republic Records and Stardog Records release the fifth track from the ROADIES official soundtrack album (“Music From the SHOWTIME Original Series Roadies)—John Mellencamp’s “Longest Days (Live).” Listen to it exclusively on Apple Music HERE. The iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Mellencamp offers up a live re ndition of his 2008 hit “Longest Days.” The legendary singer/songwriter’s instantly recognizable voice drives the song with raw power and passion. Mellencamp makes a very special appearance on the next episode of ROADIES, performing “Longest Days.” Check out a preview of the performance here! Be sure to tune in Sunday July 31, 2016 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® winn er 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. 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. Ma chine 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.

The Band Perry Release Highly-Anticipated Brand-New Single – "Comeback Kid"

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TRIO TO PERFORM “COMEBACK KID” ON CITI CONCERT SERIES ON TODAY LIVE FROM 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES ON 8/11 August 1st, 2016 – (Los Angeles, CA) – GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar sibling trio THE BAND PERRY release their highly-anticipated brand-new single, “Comeback Kid,” today via Mercury Nashville / Interscope Records. The track, about overcoming adversity, was written by Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Neil Perry, and co-produced by the trio with Benny Cassette, marking the first time The Band Perry has co-produced one of its songs. Fans can purchase the song HERE. “‘Comeback Kid’ follows the narrative of what the three of us have been feeling over the past year, but also something bigger,” said The Band Perry.  “It is the story of anyone who’s walked through a challenging time only to come out the other side much stronger and wiser.” Throughout the day and for a full 24 hours, the band will be livestreaming a “day in the life” of The Band Perry leading up to the release of “Comeback Kid”. The Band Perry teased the announcement of the new song across their social media platforms creating buzz amongst fans and industry alike.   As part of the campaign they created a Comeback Day meme-generator HERE with tens of thousands of ‘comeback kids’  taking to their social platforms helping the siblings promote their single. Additionally, The Band Perry will perform “Comeback Kid” for the first time on television on August 11th as part of the Citi Concert Series on Today live from the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   The news was originally announced back in April when the band performed their smash “Live Forever,” which is the official song of Team USA for the 2016 Summer Olympics, on the morning television show.  The band will also be performing for the team while in South America. http://www.thefansperry.com/

Eric Church’s "Record Year" Claims No. 1, Both Charts

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ERIC CHURCH CEMENTS SEVENTH NO. 1, “RECORD YEAR” Church’s second single reaches summit on Billboard and MediaBase as he prepares for back-to-back solo shows at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Aug. 9 and 10   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2016) – Eric Church’s second single off Mr. Misunderstood hit No. 1 today just in time for fans to celebrate his seventh summit to the top of both MediaBase and Billboard charts when he kicks-off his first of two sold-out solo shows at Red Rocks on August 9. “Record Year” was co-written by Church and his guitarist/banjo player, Jeff Hyde (who also penned “Cold One” (with Luke Hutton), “Springsteen” (with Ryan Tyndell), and “Smoke A Little Smoke” (with Driver Williams) all alongside the man the Los Angeles Times called “Nashville’s foremost rabble-rouser”), and outlines a story of a heartbroken music-lover finding consolation in the records of some of music’s greatest masterminds. Church drove home the homage-paying theme of “Record Year” when he performed it at the 2016 ACM Awards in April, which was interfolded with clips of David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Lemmy and Scott Weiland, before releasing the music video for the ode later that month, featuring a 3D audio waveform Church and video producer/longtime manager, John Peets, built by hand with vinyl. The No. 1 follows his Top 15 title track off of Mr. Misunderstood, the album New York Times says offers “shades of the Allman Brothers and the scraped-up Southern rock that has always been essential to Church’s country antagonism here, but also bluesy country gospel.” Since its release in February, the hit has caught the attention of critics; Los Angeles Times calls the single a, “deeply felt heartbreak song,” Rolling Stone dubbed it “the most moving moment” on the album, while Stereogum called it a, “pun-happy lament” that “does quiet to loud in an efficient gears-changing way that screams professionalism rather than catharsis.” Whether it’s the direct mentions and subtle allusions to his variety of musical muses such as George Jones, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and more, or the undeniable responsibility anyone freshly jaded out of a relationship puts on their favorite artists to cope, Church “has always been excellent at balancing whiskey-charged toughness with open-hearted musical subtlety” (Rolling Stone). Fan loyalty has always meant a lot to the seven-time GRAMMY nominee, ACM and CMA-award winn ing singer/songwriter, which was made obvious when he directly shipped copies of Mr. Misunderstood on vinyl to his Church Choir before making it available to the general public. About Eric Church The two-time Country Music Association and four-time Academy of Country Music Award winner cemented his reputation as a maverick by releasing his 2015 album Mr. Misunderstood as a surprise, delivering it to fans before announcing its existence and putting it on sale. The North Carolina native’s previous album, The Outsiders, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and Top Country Albums Chart with the highest debut and sales of any release in the Continue reading Eric Church’s "Record Year" Claims No. 1, Both Charts→

KELSEA BALLERINI TV APPEARANCES

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KELSEA BALLERINI GOES BIG WITH NUMEROUS NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES NEXT WEEK Soaring Single “Peter Pan” Is Top 10 and Climbing at Country Radio Singer/Songwriter Plans “Pop Up” Benefit at Nashville’s Bluebird Café Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini continues to make her case as country music’s next female superstar, lining up a full week of national TV appearances as her third consecutive single posts in country radio’s Top 10 while planning a charity concert in one of Nashville’s most hallowed clubs all at the same time. On Sunday (7/31) the unstoppable singer/songwriter appeared as a presenter on FOX’s Teen Choice Awards, where she is also nominated in the premiere country music category, Choice Country Artist. The following night (8/1) she’ll perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage, Wednesday (8/3) will feature Ballerini as part of the massive CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock concert special (also on ABC) and on Thursday (8/4) she and Arsenio Hall will co-host the grand finale of ABC’s musical retrospective “Greatest Hits” live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Her soaring third single, the clever fantasy-themed hit “Peter Pan,” catapulted into the Top 10 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week as the music video directed by Kristin Barlowe nears the 10 million views mark on Vevo. Written by Ballerini, Jesse Lee, and Forest Glen Whitehead, the multi-faceted song highlights Ballerini’s wise beyond her years maturity heard throughout her critically acclaimed debut THE FIRST TIME. Meanwhile, Ballerini is also taking opportunities to give back — announcing a special benefit concert at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café on August 17. Appearing with a yet-to-be revealed group of guests, all proceeds from the show will be donated to the Music Makes Us initiative, a program spearheaded by Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Mayor’s office, the music industry and community leaders, which is aiming to become a model for strengthening music education around the country. Tickets for the benefit concert go on sale July 29 at 9 a.m. ET via www.bluebirdcafe.com. About Kelsea Ballerini: Kelsea Ballerini launched to stardom with two consecutive #1 smashes – PLATINUM-selling “Love Me Like You Mean It” and GOLD-certified follow-up “Dibs” – from her critically acclaimed debut album THE FIRST TIME. The Black River Entertainment recording artist is the first solo female artist in 15 years to hit #1 with her first two country singles and one of only 11 women to have ever hit the top of the charts with a debut. Abuzz with high-profile media looks, she has been named “The Country Sweetheart” in People Magazine’s elite “Ones to Watch” portfolio, touted by Billboard Magazine as “Country’s Next Queen,” praised by Rolling Stone as the “Nashville It Girl,” selected as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, and is currently co-hosting alongside Arsenio Hall on ABC’s summer replacement series “Greatest Hits.” The talented singer/songwriter’s credit is featured on all 12 songs on her debut, including current GOLD-certified, Top 10-and-climbing hit single “Peter Pan.” Awarded Billboard’s “Rising Star” Continue reading KELSEA BALLERINI TV APPEARANCES→

Aaron Tippin Featured on Heartland TV’s "Reflections"

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***TUNE-IN ALERT** AARON TIPPIN TO BE FEATURED ON UPCOMING EPISODE OF HEARTLAND TV’S REFLECTION In celebration of his 25th anniversary in the music business, country star Aaron Tippin is set to be spotlighted on an upcoming episode of Heartland TV‘s Reflections. The show featuring Tippin airs nationally the week of August 1. The in-depth interview, hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ Keith Bilbrey, delves into the early days of Tippin’s career and explores key moments that catapulted him into one of the biggest country stars of the 90s. “Keith had a ball chatting with Aaron on Reflections,” says Jeff Moseley, Executive Producer of Reflections / CJM Productions. “Aaron, having deep respect for our military, also talks extensively about his touring overseas to entertain and support the troops. He’s an awesome entertainer and a great American!” In addition to airing on Heartland TV, Reflections can also be seen on The Family Channel, the Angel Two Network / Dish TV, AMG TV, the Keep It Country TV Network (UK) and COUNTRY TV (New Zealand). Check local listings for channels and airtimes. To celebrate his 25-year career milestone, 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.   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.”   For more information on Aaron Tippin, visit www.aarontippin.com.  

Cody Johnson Makes Career Debut on SiriusXM

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CODY JOHNSON MAKES CAREER DEBUT ON SIRIUSXM “WITH YOU I AM” REACHES #1 ON SIRIUSXM’S “ON THE HORIZON” PLAYLIST. JOHNSON LEADS THE PACK FOR THE BOOT’S ALBUM OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2016 Indie sensation Cody Johnson is scheduled to release his highly anticipated studio album GOTTA BE ME next Friday, August 5. Johnson continues to blaze a trail, topping the SiriusXM “On The Horizon” playlist. After making his career debut on the playlist just two weeks ago, the infectious new single “With You I Am” catapulted to #1. The overwhelming response from listeners was immediate. It’s clear that country fans are hungry for Johnson and his brand of traditional country music. The lead single off of his forthcoming album was co-written by Johnson along with David Lee and Cody’s producer Trent Wilmon. Taste of Country exclusively premiered the lyric video for “With You I Am” just last month, offering fans “a glimpse of the energetic singer’s live show during a song that finds him loving on his wife of eight years.” Watch the impactful lyric video HERE. Johnson’s lead single has also captured early attention from industry veteran Tom Roland at Billboard: “The song [‘With You I Am’] is nicely balanced on several fronts: It matches his ’90s-influenced country with a modern-sounding drum track; it shows plenty of vocal restraint until the last run-through of the chorus, when Johnson goes full-throttle with conviction; and it delivers a female-friendly romantic message in a way that guys can relate to as well.” Read the full Billboard “Makin’ Tracks” story HERE. This week, Johnson holds the lead spot again for The Boot’s Album of the Month, ahead of superstars and icons including Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker and Dolly Parton. Fans can vote HERE through JULY 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Pre-order Cody Johnson’s new album GOTTA BE ME HERE.

Dolly Parton Releases Lyric Video For "Outside Your Door"

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DOLLY PARTON RELEASES BRAND NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR “OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR” Song Available As “Instant-Grat Track” at iTunes With Pre-Order of Upcoming Album, Pure & Simple World-renowned singer/songwriter/entertainer Dolly Parton released a lyric video for “Outside Your Door,” which premiered yesterday on One Country. “Outside Your Door” is available for instant download HERE when you pre-order Dolly’s upcoming album Pure & Simple, out August 19th on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville. “Dolly, as a national treasure, is at her best on ‘Outside Your Door’… the tune, musically, is simple in production terms and features that classic Dolly charm with the lyrics.” – One Country “I may not be pure, but I’m as simple as they come! This new ‘Pure & Simple’ project is really special to me because I’m taking my fans back to my roots,” Dolly explained in a recent interview with Huffington Post. “I feel like these songs have a pure, tender side and we didn’t go overboard with the arrangements. I’m so glad we’ve teamed up with our friends at Sony to get this album out to the fans.” Pure & Simple Track List 1. “Pure & Simple” 2. “Say Forever You’ll Be Mine” 3. “Never Not Love You” 4. “Kiss It (And Make It All Better)” 5. “Can’t Be That Wrong” 6. “Outside Your Door” 7. “Tomorrow Is Forever” 8. “I’m Sixteen” 9. “Head Over High Heels” 10. “Forever Love” Pre-order Pure & Simple Now iTunes: smarturl.it/dollypartonps Physical & Merch Bundles: shop.dollyparton.com/collections/pure-simple Stream “Outside Your Door” Apple Music (streaming): smarturl.it/applemusicdolly Spotify: smarturl.it/dollyoutsideyourdoor Google Play: smarturl.it/dollygoogleoyd DOLLY PARTON PURE & SIMPLE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: July 29 Sprint Center – Kansas City, Mo. July 30 Scottrade Center – St. Louis, Mo. Aug. 02 Celeste Center- Columbus, Ohio Aug. 03 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, Ind. Aug. 04 The Colosseum at Caesar Windsor – Windsor, ON, Canada Aug. 06 Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, Mich. Aug. 07 Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, Ill. Aug. 09 Norton Center for the Arts – Danville, Ky. Aug. 10 Ford Center – Evansville, Ind. Aug. 12 BOK Center – Tulsa, Okla. Aug. 13 Verizon Arena – Little Rock, Ark. Sept. 09 Molson Canadian Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON, Canada Sept. 10 Essar Centre – Sault Sainte Marie, ON, Canada Sept. 12 MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB, Canada Sept. 13 Mosaic Place – Moose Jaw, SK, Canada Sept. 16 Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB, Canada Sept. 17 Rogers Place – Edmonton, AB, Canada 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 Continue reading Dolly Parton Releases Lyric Video For "Outside Your Door"→

Mary Chapin Carpenter confirms fall tour dates

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MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER PERFORMS ON “CBS THIS MORNING“ THE THINGS THAT WE ARE MADE OF OUT NOW – ALBUM PRODUCED BY DAVE COBB – TOUR DATES CONFIRMED Mary Chapin Carpenter recently stopped by “CBS This Morning” to  perform three songs as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series. Watch Carpenter play “Something Tamed Something Wild,” “Map Of My Heart” and “The Blue Distance.” The performances celebrate her widely praised new album, The Things That We Are Made Of, which is out now on Lambent Light Records via Thirty Tigers (webstore, iTunes, Amazon). The album is also available on vinyl-Carpenter’s first since 1992’s Come On Come On. Carpenter is currently in the midst of an extensive tour in support of the album, including newly confirmed dates this fall in Florida, Oklahoma and Texas. See below for details. Released to widespread acclaim, NPR Music praises, “If The Things That We Are Made Of sees the country veteran searching for memories to inscribe and old roads to rut, it finds her most often looking t oward the unknown with grace and breaking fecund ground with top producer Dave Cobb,” and goes on to assert, “Her album plays out both sides of that classic country gesture at the unknown-darkness and latent enlightenment -and by emphasizing both, she accomplishes what sounds like a transformation.” Additionally, the Associated Press calls it, “…an evocative collection of songs,” while The Huffington Post declares, “…Carpenter is now at the height of her musical career, painting a compelling, relevant piece of art tinged with mixed feelings of grief and joy, all without preaching or darkening our minds with sadness.” Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), the album features eleven new songs written by Carpenter. Of the album’s lead track, “Something Tamed Something Wild,” Rolling Stone asserts, “…beautifully sums up where she’s been and sets the stage for what’s yet to come… ‘Something Tamed Something Wild’ and indeed the entire new album finds the songwriter at her most thoughtful and also at times sweetly whimsical, perfectly capturing the buoyant spirit of her early successes and also serving as a reminder that she remains one of the most grounded, sentient songwriters of her generation,” while, of “Map Of My Heart” Music Row‘s Robert Oermann states, “I love the brisk, crisp texture of this lightly rocking performance. Carpenter sounds like ‘the Everly Sisters’ as the rhythm section throbs relentlessly and the electric guitar gooses the track with some deep twang. And it goes without saying that her lyrics are totally evocative.” The Things That We Are Made Of was recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium and Low Country Sound studios during the spring and summer of 2015. In addition to Carpenter (vocals, electric/acoustic guitar), the album features Cobb (electric/acoustic/gut string guitar, percussion, Moog, Mellotron), Annie Clements (bass), Brian Allen (bass), Chris Powell (drums, percussion), Mike Webb (piano, B3 organ, reed organ, Mellotron, Fender Rhod es) and Jimmy Wallace (piano, B3 organ). Of the album, Carpenter comments, “Working with Dave felt great Continue reading Mary Chapin Carpenter confirms fall tour dates→