“THE 64TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS” to air Sunday, April 3, 2022
“CMT MUSIC AWARDS” bumped to a later April date, to be announced.
Apple Music Country To Debut New Show, ‘Trailblazers Radio,’ Hosted By Fancy Hagood
APPLE MUSIC COUNTRY is debuting a new show titled TRAILBLAZERS RADIO beginning TOMORROW (1/19) at 4p (CT). The show is set to air biweekly on WEDNESDAYS and be hosted by singer/songwriter FANCY HAGOOD.
Trisha Yearwood Raises $24k In 15 MInutes For Betty White Challenge, Pet Charity
BETTY WHITE’s 100th birthday was YESTERDAY (1/17), and after the beloved star died last month at the age of 99, people have been honoring the one-time “Golden Girl” with tributes and supporting her animal charities.
Dolly Parton Set to Release Run, Rose, Run Album to Accompany Original Novel Run, Rose, Run Written With James Patterson
Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has announced the upcoming release of her latest album, Run, Rose, Run, out this March 4th. The album, out on Butterfly Records in partnership with Ingrooves/UMG, is the companion project to an original novel,Run, Rose, Run, co-authored by James Patterson and Parton releasing on March 7th. The album will be available on all digital streaming platforms and for digital download, as well as in CD, standard vinyl and some special vinyl color variants.
Priscilla Block Announces Debut Album ‘Welcome To The Block Party’
Mercury Nashville recording artist, Priscilla Block, has announced the release of her debut album, Welcome To The Block Party, available everywhere on February 11th. Listed as a MusicRow 2021 Next Big Thing Artist and a 2021 CMT Next Women of Country inductee, Priscilla Block is undoubtedly the breakout female country star of the past year and is poised to become one of Nashville’s acclaimed truth-tellers with a voice for her generation. Welcome To The Block Party follows last year’s six-song self-titled Priscilla Block EP, the highest-performing country female debut EP of 2021. Bringing a lyrically driven blend of Country-Pop and Southern Rock – a.k.a. the “Block Party” sound – to Nashville’s evolving musical landscape, Welcome To The Block Party features 12 songs, all written by the newcomer, including “Just About Over You,” the Top 15 smash and highest peaking debut single from a female country artist in 2021. Pre-Order / Pre-Save Welcome To The Block Party HERE; Limited signed CDs available HERE. “Priscilla’s songs emanate authenticity, making others feel they have a place at the table, and someone new to relate to” – MusicRow Additionally, Block releases today her brand new song and lyric video, “My Bar,” a defiantly independent track written by Block, Stone Aielli, and Lexie Hayden. Illustrating her firm-footed approach as she embarks on this next chapter of her life, Priscilla’s empowered stance in “My Bar” is a glimpse into the overall feeling of Welcome To The Block Party – an unapologetic recapturing of one’s own self-worth and unwavering confidence. LISTEN: “My Bar” “I cannot believe that my debut album is almost here. It has all the trash, all the sass, and all the sad. But hey, that’s my life, and I’m so excited for the world to finally hear this. I wrote all of these songs from a real and raw place, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to show various aspects of where I’ve been and who I am. Everyone knows that I love a good bar, so “My Bar” felt a perfect place to kick off the new record!! Welcome to the Block Party Baby!!!! “– Priscilla Block Welcome To The Block PartyTrack Listing: 1. Welcome To The Block Party (Priscilla Block, Mark Mulch)2. My Bar (Priscilla Block, Stone Aielli, Lexie Hayden)3. Heels In Hand (Priscilla Block, Robbie Artress, Josh Beale, Sarah Jones, Kate Hasting)4. Like A Boy (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Emily Kroll)5. I Know A Girl (Featuring Hillary Lindsey) (Priscilla Block, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)6. Ever Since You Left (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Josh Kerr)7. Thick Thighs (Block Party Version) (Priscilla Block, Emily Kroll, Sarah Jones)8. I Bet You Wanna Know (Priscilla Block, Stone Aielli, Sarah Jones)9. I’ve Gotten Good (Priscilla Block, Liz Rose, Phil Barton)10. Wish You Were The Whiskey (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Josh Beale, Kate Hasting)11. Just About Over You (Radio Edit) (Priscilla Block, Emily Kroll, Sarah Jones)12. Peaked In High School (Priscilla Block, Josh Beale, Sarah Jones, Kate Hasting) Welcome To The Block Party was produced by Robbie Artress, Jake Curry, and Justin Continue reading Priscilla Block Announces Debut Album ‘Welcome To The Block Party’
New Music From Cody Canada & The Departed – ‘If You Want It That Much’ and More!
It’s been a while, but the wait is definitely worth it! Cody Canada & The Departed have a new single “If You Want It That Much” which will hit radios and streaming services January 17th, and not a moment too soon! You can preview the track right now on SoundCloud!
CLEDUS T. JUDD, Prince Of Parody, Returns To World Stage
Cledus T. Judd, Prince Of Parody, returns to the world stage with new representation in artist management, booking and music publishing. Judd burst on the scene in the late ‘90s with a series of perfectly crafted parodies of the biggest names in Country music. He translated his comedy success to radio, selling over two million records and scoring numerous accolades and music video hits in the process. Cledus starred on CMT’s Most Wanted Live for two years, co-hosted USA’s Nashville Star with Leann Rimes, and starred on VH1’s hit reality show, Celebrity Fit Club.
Showtunes With an Extra Twang? That’s ‘Gershwin Country’
CRAFT RECORDINGS is readying the release of the album GERSHWIN COUNTRY, in which artist MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, has re-imagined songs of GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN through the contemporary lens of Country music. Exec. produced by LIZA MINNELLI, the album pairs FEINSTEIN with DOLLY PARTON, ALISON KRAUSS, BRAD PAISLEY, ROSANNE CASH, VINCE GILL, LEE ANN WOMACK, LYLE LOVETT, RONNE MILSAP and more.
Country Music Podcast Celebrates 100th Episode with the Eli Young Band and New Website
The Country Music Made Me podcast grew to new heights in 2021 as they welcomed some of the biggest names in Country Music with guests Michael Ray, Chase Rice, Scotty McCreery, Jimmie Allen, Lainey Wilson, LANCO, Parmalee, Lindsay Ell, Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox and many others. Showing no signs of slowing in 2022 and continuing to add big names to their resume, producer and host Brendan Osborne is excited to welcome music industry veteran Mike Eli of the Eli Young Band for the podcasts’ 100th episode. “During a time when artists have been unable to tour and share their music, we’re so excited to offer a one of a kind platform for them to share stories about not only their music but their musical journey,” says Osborne.
Tracy Lawrence Announces Hindsight 2020 Volume 3: Angelina and Releases Title Track with Lyric Video
Country music icon, Tracy Lawrence, reached an incredible milestone in 2021 – the year marking his 30th anniversary making the classic Country music that put him on the map. His capsule collection project, Hindsight 2020, consists of three volumes that revisit some of his greatest hits along with all-new material for fans to fall in love with. On the heels of the third and final volume release, Hindsight 2020, Volume 3: Angelina, Tracy has released the title track, “Angelina,” and its lyric video, both available now.