SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists

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SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest® Music Conference and Festival (SXSW®) is pleased to announce the third round of artists invited to perform. This is a small sample of the wide array of artists performing for the attending global music community. SXSW Music’s 30th annual event takes place Tuesday, March 15 – Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The SXSW Music Festival staff continues curating a not-to-be-missed music festival experience. The third round of artists invited to perform include: 1001 Nights Orchestra (Austin TX) 5ive (Earth TX) 8 Ball Aitken (Nashville TN) Steve Adamyk Band (Ottawa CANADA) Advance Base (Chicago IL) Aero Flynn (Minneapolis MN) Agoraphobia (Boiro SPAIN) Kita Alexander (Sydney AUSTRALIA) [Alexandros] (Tokyo JAPAN) Algodón Egipcio (Mexico City MEXICO) All Dogs (Columbus OH) Elida Almeida (Praia CAPE VERDE) Tiffany Alvord (Los Angeles CA) Ruby Amanfu (Nashville TN) Amasa Hines (Little Rock AR) Carl Anderson (Nashville TN) Andy Clockwise (Los Angeles CA) Andy The Doorbum & Justin Aswell (Charlotte NC) Daniel Antopolsky (Bordeaux FRANCE) Arbor Labor Union (Athens GA) Aries (Bilbao SPAIN) ARO (Los Angeles CA) ASTR (New York NY) Astronauts, etc. (Oakland CA) Atash (Austin TX) Atomic Stooges (Ōsaka JAPAN) Awol One & Factor (Los Angeles CA) Baby Strange (Glasgow UK-SCOTLAND) Bad Sports (Denton TX) Julien Baker (Memphis TN) Band Aparte (San Pedro CA) Banditos (Birmingham AL) Bobby Bare Jr. (Nashville TN) Bayonne (Austin TX) Beach Beach (Barcelona SPAIN) Bee Caves (Austin TX) Bel Heir (Philadelphia PA) Charlie Belle (Austin TX) The Big Pink (London UK-ENGLAND) Big White (Sydney AUSTRALIA) Birthday Boy (Toronto CANADA) Black Crown Initiate (Reading PA) Blaenavon (Liphook UK-ENGLAND) Bleubird (Ft Lauderdale FL) Bloc Party (London UK-ENGLAND) Blue Healer (Austin TX) BOAN (Austin TX) BONES (London UK-ENGLAND) Booher (Austin TX) Jackson Boone (Portland OR) Boraj (Santiago CHILE) Boreals (Barcelona SPAIN) Broncho (Tulsa OK) Melissa Brooks & The Aquadolls (Orange County CA) Built By Snow (Austin TX) Burnt Palms (Santa Cruz CA) Cala Vento (Barcelona SPAIN) CALLmeKAT (Copenhagen DENMARK) Dylan Cameron (Austin TX) Capsula (Buenos Aires ARGENT INA) Cardiknox (Los Angeles CA) Charlotte Cardin (Montréal CANADA) Carey (Nashville TN) Loyle Carner (London UK-ENGLAND) Cellars (Los Angeles CA) Ceschi (New Haven CT) The Chainsmokers (New York NY) Chanti Darling (Portland OR) Pearl Charles (Los Angeles CA) Gina Chavez (Austin TX) Chicano Batman (Los Angeles CA) Chocolat (Montreal CANADA) Maureen Choi Quartet (Madrid SPAIN) CLARA-NOVA (Los Angeles CA) Clarence Clarity (Lond on UK-ENGLAND) Clean Cut Kid (Liverpool UK-ENGLAND) David C Clements (Belfast UK-N. IRELAND) Coast Modern (Los Angeles CA) Coldair (Warsaw POLAND) Judy Collins and Ari Hest (Denver CO) Wendy Colonna (Austin TX) The Compozers (London UK-ENGLAND) The Contortionist (Indianapolis IN) Bill Converse (Austin TX) Will Joseph Cook (Royal Tunbridge Wells UK-ENGLAND) JP Cooper (Manchester UK-ENGLAND) Corb Lund (South Alberta CANADA) Cosmo’s Midnight (Sydney AUSTRALIA) Frankie Cosmos (New York NY) Barns Courtney (Ipswich UK-ENGLAND) CREEPSIDE (McAllen TX) The Cult (Los Angeles CA) Denzel Curry (Miami FL) D.D Dumbo (Castlemaine AUSTRALIA) D∆WN (New Orleans LA) Daddy Issues (Nashville TN) Kat Dahlia Continue reading SXSW Music Announces Third Round of Artists→

AT&T Audience Network: Debuts New Original Music Programming

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THE AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK DEBUTS NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING AUDIENCE to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances all in HD and only available to DIRECTV and AT&T U-verse Customers via broadcast and mobile app. Scheduled Performances by Hunter Hayes, Hank Williams Jr., Kelsea Ballerini, Peter Frampton, Jason Derulo, St. Lucia and More. EL SEGUNDO, Jan. 13, 2016 – This month, the AT&T AUDIENCE Network will debut a new slate of original and exclusive performances every week.  Adding to the network’s premium programming slate, AUDIENCE will give music fans an intimate and unrestricted view of music’s most influential artists today, along with original content and the chance to hear their incredible behind-the-evolution stories. “AUDIENCE Network will be the premier destination for music lovers this year,” said Christopher Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T. “We’re bringing extraordinary concerts and rare musical performances from artists of every genre into your home with the premium viewing experience that AUDIENCE Network is best known for.” “We strongly believe that storytelling through music has a way to impact our audience, not just for entertainment, but in deeper meaningful ways,” said Bart Peters, vice president, development and production, AT&T. “We feel fortunate to be able to continue and expand upon our long tradition of music programming with this new slate of artists.” The new slate of music programming will be filmed in ultra high definition 4K and will include artists performing in the following settings: Exclusive concerts – From large concert events to intimate acoustic performances, get a front row seat to music’s hottest artists. Ernie Ball presents The Pursuit of Tone – Experience the incredible stories behind the sonic evolution of music’s most influential guitarists and their obsession with the guitars and influences that drive their endless pursuit of tone. At Guitar Center – Filmed in the famed Vintage Room at the Hollywood Guitar Center on the Sunset Strip, this program captures newer, breakout artists i n a unique and intimate format. Music Documentaries – Feature-length documentaries will give viewers the ultimate access to their favorite artists and provide an in-depth look at their vision and their process. Inside Tracks – Short form content gives a behind-the-scenes look at unique performance and conversations with fans’ favorite artists. New music programming premieres Friday nights. Artists currently scheduled include: Jason Derulo – Jan. 15< /li> Hank Williams Jr. – Jan. 17 Ashley Monroe – Jan. 22 St. Lucia  – Jan. 29 Jerrod Niemann – Feb. 5 Michael Ray – Feb. 12 Hunter Hayes – Feb. 19 Kelsea Ballerini – Feb. 26 Peter Frampton – Mar. 4 DIRECTV and U-verse customers can watch the new music programming and the rest of AUDIENCE Network’s critically acclaimed originals on U-verse Channel 1114 and DIRECTV Channel 2 39. They can also live stream it on the DIRECTV App and U-verse App for smartphones and tablets, directv.com and uverse.com**. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Continue reading AT&T Audience Network: Debuts New Original Music Programming→

Hank Williams Jr TV Tune-In Alert!

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IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR HANK WILLIAMS JR. TO LIGHT UP TV Icon’s New Album Available January 15 Upcoming Appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The View, CBS This Morning and Audience All Access NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Country legend Hank Williams Jr.’s new album IT’S ABOUT TIME will be available Friday, January 15 in stores and across digital retailers. The Nash Icon Records’ project marks his 37th studio album and includes the current single “Are You Ready for the Country” featuring Eric Church. “I couldn’t be more excited about this album,” exclaimed Hank Jr. “I have been doing this a long time but I promise this is the best album yet and fans will not be disappointed.” [bctt tweet=”#ItsAboutTime for @hankjr @FallonTonight @JimmyFallon #FallonTonight MON 1/18 @The View #TheView TUE 1/19″] The legendary entertainer will be making national television appearances the week of January 17 in support of the album. TUNE-IN Sunday, January 17 Audience All Access – 8:00pm CT/9:00pm ET on AT&T’s Audience Network (DIRECTV Ch 239 / AT&T U-verse Ch 1114) @att Monday, January 18 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – 10:35pm CT / 11:35pm ET on NBC @FallonTonight | @JimmyFallon | #FallonTonight Tuesday, January 19 CBS This Morning – 7am CT/7am ET on CBS @CBSThisMorning | #NewsIsBack The View – 10:00am CT / 11:00am ET on ABC @The View | #TheView *Check local listings Hank Jr.’s extremely impressive resume has spawned 70 million albums sold worldwide, six PLATINUM albums, 20 GOLD albums and 13 chart-topping albums. He has been named ACM Entertainer of the Year, CMA Entertainer of the Year and BMI Icon in addition to winning a GRAMMY and being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Follow @HankJr on Twitter, LIKE him on Facebook and visit www.HankJr.com for more information.

Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video

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People Exclusive: Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video – and Jokes Arresting His Brother Was His Favorite Part (NEW YORK) – After restraining himself in a straitjacket for his previous video, Brett Eldredge was looking for a little more freedom when it came time to shoot the clip for his next single. “I had that crazy idea for ‘Lose My Mind,’ not realizing I painted myself into the corner of having to actually wear the straitjacket for the whole shoot,” the singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE with a laugh. “I wanted to do something different for ‘Drunk on Your Love’ – it’s a lighthearted, fun, feel good song and I wanted the video to reflect that.” Directed by Joel Robertson and shot in Charleston, South Carolina, the clip takes its inspiration from the 1996 film Multiplicity, in which Michael Keaton’s character is cloned until the duplications eventually overwhelm him. “We came up with the idea of multiple versions of me competing against myself for the attention of this beautiful, sweet, girl,” Eldredge, 29, explains. Playing a florist, a cop, a chef, a musician and a taxi driver, the shoot required “a lot of different locations and wardrobe changes.” So which setup was his favorite? The one that featured a cameo from his older brother, Brice. “I loved being the cop and arresting my brother. They told Brice, ‘Act like you’re resisting’ so I got to rough him up a little bit too and give him some jabs back,” he jokes. &q uot;I had to cuff him – I tried to act like I was legitimately arresting somebody, but I could not figure out the handcuffs to save my life. We were all laughing – that was my favorite, being Officer Brett for a minute.” While staging scenes for the video the day prior to the shoot, Eldredge took his florist persona to heart. “I started walking down the street in Charleston and thought, ‘I’m going to see how many people will take a flower if I pass them out.’ We had a ca mera crew with us and they caught up and followed me. I would say 95 percent of people loved getting a flower, whether they knew me or not,” he tells PEOPLE. “It was just crazy to see the reactions on people’s faces – a little thing to make their day better or make them smile. I’m trying to figure out ways to spread the love a bit more this year.” Not everyone was impressed, though. “One girl was on her cellphone and didn’t have time to take a flower. Maybe one day I’ll find her again,” jokes Eldredge. When he’s not busying himself with bouquets, the musician is preparing to hit the road again in support of his sophomore album, Illinois. A European leg this spring will be followed by another summer tour with Keith Urban, and Eldredge is looking forward to both. “I’ve never been to Europe – it’s all brand-new to me. I always hoped Continue reading Brett Eldredge Premieres ‘Drunk on Your Love’ Video→

GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT REMINGTON

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GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT REMINGTON In Stores – MARCH 4, 2016. CMT Hot 20 Countdown World Premieres Video for Top 10 Hit “Backroad Song” This Weekend PHOTO CREDIT: Eric Ryan Anderson  / COVER DESIGN BY: Sarah & Shauna Dodds NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Country music trailblazer Granger Smith rounded out a banner year in 2015 and, today, confirms the release of his Wheelhouse Records debut album Remington, due out March 4, 2016. Following their acclaimed collaboration on Smith’s 4×4 EP, Remington is co-produced by Granger and the esteemed Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker). The album features the hit single “Backroad Song,” which continues its ascent at Country Radio, catapulting into the Top 10 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week. Remington delivers immensely relatable material through Granger’s vivid songwriting. “I’ve always thought of my albums as diaries of my life,” says Granger. “Some songs are easy and light-hearted, while others are painful and personal. During this time, we welcomed the birth of my little boy, and we lost my dad. “My life was such a roller coaster during my time writing and recording Remington, and you can hear that journey in these songs.” Granger effortlessly takes the listener on a ride with songs like “Tractor,” a poignant ode to his father and the impact he had on his life; and with “Blue Collar Dollars” by painting an authentic picture of small towns, hard work and young love. And fans are sure to rave about “Merica,” a brand new track featuring Granger’s wildly popular alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. Adding to the excitement surrounding the single, CMT will world premiere the official “Backroad Song” music video (directed by Chris Hicky) this weekend on CMT Hot 20 Countdown. Tune-in at 9am ET/8am CT this Saturday, January 16 and keep up with the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #CMThot20. The show will encore Sunday, January 17 at 9am ET/8am CT. Fans can also watch the “Backroad Song” premiere via Granger Smith’s CMT artist page at: http://www.cmt.com/artists/granger-smith/ Accolades continue to pour in for the fast-rising star. Granger has been named Rolling Stone Country’s “New Country Artists You Need To Know,” MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing,” Billboard’s “Artist To Watch,” Huffington Post’s “Top 20 Artists To Watch,” Taste of Country’s “Hottest New Act of 2016” and Myspace’s “10 Country Artists That Should be on Your Radar in 2016.” Granger recently celebrated another milestone in his prolific career making his Grand Ole Opry debut, delivering back-to-back performances at the legendary Ryman Auditorium also known as the “mother church.

Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt to Headline iHeartCountry Festival

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People Exclusive: Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt Among Performers Headed to Austin for iHeartCountry Festival Buckle up, Austin. Country’s biggest stars are headed your way in April. For the third year in a row, the iHeartCountry Festival is set to take place at the Frank Erwin Center. This year, the superstars hitting the stage include Miranda Lambert, Lee Brice, Chris Young, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell. Tickets for the festival go on sale today, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. CT on Ticketmaster.com. But for those who can’t make it, iHeartMedia’s country radio stations will be broadcasting the event live.

NASA Astronaut Helps Announce Out of this World Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Lineup

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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2016 RodeoHouston® ENTERTAINER LINEUP Tickets On Sale Saturday, January 16, 10 AM The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sets the stage for 21 of music’s hottest stars to perform during the 2016 Show, March 1 – 20. – The 2016 HLSR Performer Lineup so far: The Band Perry, Chris Young, Jason Aldean, Jason Derulo, Cole Swindell, Shawn Mendes, Miranda Lambert, Pitbull, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Billy Currington, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban! Talk about star power! [bctt tweet=”Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2016 Performers and Ticket info #HoustonRodeo #HLSR”] “The variety in this year’s entertainer lineup makes it one of the most exciting in RODEOHOUSTON history! These stars, as a group, have won everything from Teen Choice and Latin GRAMMY® awards to all of the country music honors,” said Joel Cowley, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “And with our family friendly ticket pricing, our fans can enjoy the full spectrum of entertainment at our legendary event.” NASA Astronaut Scott J. Kelly annoucnes 2016 RodeoHouston lineup Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. through AXS Ticketing via rodeohouston.com. The online Waiting Room opens at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, and the store opens at 10 a.m., with fans chosen at random to purchase tickets, no matter what time they entered the Waiting Room. To make the process easier on Saturday, ticket buyers can register any time at axs.com/rodeohouston_registration. Visit rodeohouston.com/Tickets/RODEOHOUSTONTickets to view all RODEOHOUSTON ticket options. The following 21 entertainers slated to perform during the 2016 Show have garnered 14 GRAMMY® awards, two Latin GRAMMY® awards, 88 Academy of Country music awards and six Teen Choice Awards. Four of the 2016 entertainers are members of the Grand Ole Opry — Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE RODEO TICKETS – ON SALE SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 2016  Rodeo ticket prices range from $10 to $86, plus applicable fees. Upper Level Value Wednesday: $10 Upper Level: $18 Loge Level: $21 Action, Field and Club Level: $24 to $86 The majority of these seats have been sold as season tickets; however, single tickets (no two seats together) may be available. Individual Rodeo tickets may be purchased in the following ways: Online at rodeohouston.com or axs.com/rodeohouston or via the AXS mobile app available for Android and Apple devices; Register for a MyAXS account to help expedite the online purchase process at  axs.com/rodeohouston_registration. An online Waiting Room will open at 9:30 a.m., a half hour before the sale begins. To view a video on the Waiting Room process, visitrodeohouston.com/Tickets/RODEOHOUSTONTickets. About The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charity that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. Since its beginning in 1932, the Show has committed more than $400 million to the youth of Texas. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Heritage Partners Continue reading NASA Astronaut Helps Announce Out of this World Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Lineup→

SISTER C Offer Fans Free Download of "Even a Broken Heart Beats"

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COUNTRY MUSIC TRIO SISTER C OFFER FANS FREE DOWNLOAD OF “EVEN A BROKEN HEART BEATS” Country music trio Sister C hit the ground running in the New Year posting their first Blue Room Sessions video of their brand new song “Even a Broken Heart Beats” to their Facebook page and the fan response with likes, comments and shares has been more than the real-life sisters expected with over 650K people reached in the last week and still growing. The demo version of the song, written by Cirby, Carli and Celbi who make up Sister C and Pete Sallis (Phillip Phillips, Bucky Covington), will be on their upcoming EP. For the next two weeks fans can get the live acoustic Blue Room Sessions version of “Even a Broken Heart Beats” for free by going to http://www.sisterc.com/subscribe. Fans can also check out Sister C’s Blue Room Sessions video at http://tinyurl.com/SisterCVideo. “We wrote “Even A Broken Heart Beats” with Pete Sallis and it was one of those songs that almost just wrote itself because the lyrics are so real and relatable, who hasn’t had their heart broken?” said Sister C. “We taped the song for our Blue Room Sessions and the response from everyone with all the likes, comments and shares on Facebook have been incredible! This really is why we started shooting and posting the sessions to begin with, to get our music out there and see what people thought of it. As a way of saying thank you to the fans from the bottom of our hearts we wanted to give this song away as a free download!” “Even a Broken Heart Beats” was written from a place of personal experience with heartbreak by all the girls and has clearly struck a chord with the fans who have come out in droves to praise the song. But the girls have already been garnering major attention with their contagious single “Faint of Heart,” which is currently being spun in heavy rotation at the Dallas-Forth Worth Cumulus owned KSCS in their home state of Texas and peaked at #12 on SiriusXM The Highway. The single, written by Sister C along with Victoria Banks (Sara Evans, Billy Currington and Jessica Simpson), was produced by multi-platinum selling country star Lee Brice and Nashville hitmaker Jon Stone (Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts). “Faint of Heart” is nothing short of an anthem that every woman will sing along with and relate to and is the bonus track on Sister C’s EP set for release soon, also produced by Brice. Fans can purchase the single fans can go to http://tinyurl.com/SisterCFaintofHeart. Sister C, who were first discovered as finalists on the second season of X Factor working with coach Simon Cowell, are seasoned songwriters, performers and musicians who have been creating music together since their early days in a small Texas town. Their undeniable talent is clear with every note they sing. They have steadily been winning over fans, radio and media alike as a new group to watch Continue reading SISTER C Offer Fans Free Download of "Even a Broken Heart Beats"→

Bart Crow Kicks Off 2016 On High Note

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Apple Music Chooses The Parade as one of the “Best of 2015: Americana BART CROW KICKS OFF 2016 ON HIGH NOTE Apple Music Chooses THE PARADE As One of the “Best of 2015: Americana” “Life Comes At You Fast” #1 Most Played Song of 2015 on Texas Music Chart “Dear Music,” Goes for Radio Adds January 11 NASHVILLE, TN – January 6, 2016 – Fresh from returning from his second Ireland tour (Red Dirt Pub Crawl), Alt-country singer/songwriter Bart Crow received a string of good news about the success of his album The Parade as well as the debut single “Life Comes At  You Fast” to wrap up 2015. Apple Music chose The Parade as one of the “Best of 2015: Americana” albums. The album entered the AMA Americana Airplay chart at No. 40 and made an impressive leap 13 spots to No. 27 after only one week in early November. The album was still charted at No. 36 on the last chart of 2015. Crow’s debut single “Life Comes At You Fast” from The Parade peaked at No. 2 on the Texas Music Chart, remaining in the Top 5 for a record six weeks, but still became the No. 1 Most Played of 2015 on the Texas Music Chart. “Life Comes At  You Fast” was on the Texas Music Charts for over 28 weeks making it arguably the longest running song in 2015 on the chart. The Parade also received recognition from No Depression as one of the albums of “New Music You Need,” and the Houston Press named The Parade as one of the Best Albums of 2015. “Dear Music,” (the song Starbucks chose to feature in their Overhead Music Program in late 2015) will be released on Monday, January 11 as the next single from The Parade.  “I wanted to profess my love of and to music,” Crow explains in writing ‘Dear Music,’ “I wanted to write about its charm, its calming and healing abilities and its ability to wrap itself around most memories. Good or bad. Big and small. It’s completely my open diary to the one universal gift.” In 2015, the same year he realized a dream of being invited to make his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, Crow also received a huge honor in his home state with the invitation to add his name to the infamous “backstage pass” wall at the world’s largest honky-tonk – Billy Bob’s Texas joining the ranks of many music legends to have earned the honor including Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn,  Alan Jackson, Alabama, Hank Williams, Jr., Chris LeDoux, Blake Shelton, Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Robison, and Marty Stuart among others. The Parade is available now at iTunes. To find out more about Bart Crow go to BartCrowMusic.com: or follow him on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK. Check out all of his music at iTunes. Click HERE to see the video for “Life Comes At You Fast” and HERE to watch Bart Crow: Making of The Parade.

Eli Young Band Kicks Off 2016 With Back To Back SOLD OUT Shows

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ELI YOUNG BAND KICKS OFF 2016 WITH BACK TO BACK SOLD OUT SHOWS SELLING OVER 11,000 TICKETS Nashville, TN — January 6, 2016 — Valory Music Artist Eli Young Band rang in the New Year in style with a pair of SOLD OUT shows in Dallas-Fort Worth, at the legendary dancehall Billy Bob’s Texas, selling over 5,500 tickets a night.  The first show was a full band, high energy, hit laden blow out.  The second show was a special acoustic co-headline with Josh Abbott Band that included both bands on stage at the same time. On the second night, the two bands kicked off the show, without their lead singers, performing a cover of The Beatles “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.” As the song merged into “A Little Help from My Friend,” singers Eli and Abbott joined the stage.  With a playful camaraderie established, the bands swapped songs for nearly 2 hours while the enthusiastic crowd sang along. “It was the perfect way to close out 2015 and a great way to kick off the New Year,” said James Young.  “We’re blessed to have such loyal fans and a successful, growing career.  Can’t wait to get our new music out to the fans in 2016!”  The band will head back into the studio this month to finish recording with producers Ross Copperman and Jeremy Stover.  The new album is due on Valory Music Company this year. The band recently wrapped their headline Winter 2015 Tour and will resume touring next Tuesday in Charlotte, NC.  Later this month, the band will be in Nashville performing at the 2016 All Star NHL All Star Concert Series on Sunday, January 31st. For more information on EYB log onto:  www.eliyoungband.com