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Country Calling Festival Enlists Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson
by Michael Major - March 21, 2024 Get ready for the inaugural Country Calling Festival 2024! Headliners include Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. Presented by Live Nation Entertainment. The lineup includes Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Brothers Osborne, Warren Zeiders, Dwight Yoakam, Clint Black, Martina M...
Jesse Dayton Unveils North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Jesse Dayton unveils his upcoming North American tour. Stay tuned for 'The Hard Way Blues' produced by Shooter Jennings. The album features Dayton's next-level songwriting and extraordinary guitar prowess and also marks a deeper exploration of his blues influences, following his recent Grammy nomina...
Jesse Dayton to Drop Shooter Jennings-Produced 'The Hard Way Blues'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024 Accompanying the album announcement is the release of the title track, 'The Hard Way,' alongside an energetic music video. Currently, Dayton is on the road previewing his new music while completing the final legs of the Death Wish Blues tour with Samantha Fish. Next week, Dayton will unveil headline...
Video: Brandi Carlile Performs 'That's Why We Love Nature' on SESAME STREET
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024 Brandi Carlile is featured on a new episode of Sesame Street performing new song, “That's Why We Love Nature,” alongside beloved characters Big Bird and Snuffleupagus. The appearance adds to yet another triumphant year for Carlile, who recently won two awards at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Watch ...
Brenda Lee Takes No.1 Spot On Billboard Hot 100 For Second Week With 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023 For the second week in a row, Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee's iconic holiday hit “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last week the song made history 65 years after its debut and became Lee's third Hot 100 No. 1, and her first since 1960. ...
Philip Sayce Unveils New Single 'Lady Love Divine' Off Of Forthcoming Album
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce has announced the release of his new single, 'Lady Love Divine.' This track is the second single off his highly anticipated new album, The Wolves are Coming (Atomic Gemini / Forty Below Records), and will be released on Friday, February 2...
Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More to Present at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Tony Award-nominated actor currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Shucked,” Kevin Cahoon; reigning CMA Song of the Year winner and three-time nominee this year Jordan Davis; Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo; and more ...
Video: Brenda Lee Celebrates 65th Anniversary of 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' with New Music Video
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023 Rock and Roll Hall and Country Music Hall of Famer Brenda Lee is celebrating her signature song, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” on the 65th Anniversary of the holiday classic. Written by Johnny Marks, who wrote many of the holiday standards, the song was released when Lee was just 13 years old...
Deborah Allen Signs With Legacy Recordings to Release Expanded Editions Of RCA Albums
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Remastered by Sean Brennan (David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop) at acclaimed Battery Studios, the digital reissue campaign also features bonus tracks appended to each album and a special Telepathy EP containing a single version, club mix and instrumental version, as well as Allen's holiday cla...
Tanya Tucker Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023 Tucker, who was inducted by country stars Connie Smith and Brenda Lee, was honored with three special tribute performances that included Country Music Hall of Famemembers Wynonna and Charlie McCoy performing “Delta Dawn,” Margo Price and Jessi Colter performing “It's a Little Too Late,” and Brandi C...
Classic Folk Singer Taylor Pie To Perform And Discuss Award-Winning Documentary In Cincinnati
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 Former Pozo-Seco singer Taylor Pie visits Cincinnati for a documentary screening and a songwriters' workshop. Learn about her folk-pop success and her impact on the music industry. In the 1960's, the Pozo-Seco Singers, a folk-pop trio from Texas, achieved success with hit songs including 'Time,' 'I ...
Brandi Carlile Named Out Magazine's 'Icon of the Year'; Featured on the Cover of Their Annual OUT100 Issue
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 Previous tour highlights this year include her once-in-a-lifetime “Echoes Through The Canyon” weekend as well as a series of stadium shows with P!NK. Looking ahead, Carlile’s “Girls Just Wanna Weekend” will return to Mexico in January featuring performances by Carlile, Janelle Monae, Sarah McLachlan...
'John Prine – The Oh Boy Singles' Deluxe Box Set to Be Released In Novemver
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Modeled after Prine’s 1935 Wurlitzer Jukebox, it features the eight singles Prine released throughout his career on Oh Boy Records packaged in their original artwork as well as working lights that illuminate the jukebox, a booklet with a forward written by Jim Rooney, two “Handsome Johnny” jukebox c...
Brandy Clark, Janelle Monae & More Join Brandi Carlile's Girls Just Wanna Weekend Lineup
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 The lineup includes performances by Carlile, Janelle Monae, Sarah McLachlan, Lucius, Allison Russell, Celisse, KT Tunstall, Wendy & Lisa, corook, Monica Martin, Tish Melton, SistaStrings and SmallTown Strings as well as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandy Clark and Kim Richey guest starring as “Titans of ...
Circle Network Brings Back 'Austin City Limits: Country' For New Season
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023 Hosted by Asleep At The Wheel frontman and Austin local Ray Benson, season two will feature legendary artists like Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Turnpike Troubadours, and others....
Video: Jill Riley Releases 'Cowboy Hats & Cadillacs' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023 “Cowboy Hats & Cadillacs,' video directed by acclaimed filmmaker Michael Merriman and his son Michael Merriman, Jr., for Sharpened Iron Studios, vividly portrays the contentious debates and divisions among the Cluck family's second and third-generation cattlemen, a reality Riley witnessed first-hand...
Brandi Carlile Debuts Her BARBIE Cover of 'Closer to Fine' With Catherine Carlile From the 'Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition)'
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023 Brandi Carlile’s new rendition of Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine,” featuring her wife, Catherine Carlile, is out now and featured on the new version of the Barbie movie soundtrack: Barbie The Album (Best Weekend Ever Edition). Produced by Carlile, who plays guitar, piano, keys, banjo and moog on the ...
Video: Tanya Tucker Releases 'When the Rodeo Is Over (Where Does the Cowboy Go?)' Music Video
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023 The official music video for 2x Grammy-winning entertainment legend and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker’s new song, “When the Rodeo is Over (Where Does the Cowboy Go?),” premiered yesterday via CMT, making its broadcast premiere on CMT, CMT Music, CMT Equal Play on PlutoTV and Param...
Brandi Carlile's 'Girls Just Wanna Weekend' to Return in January 2024
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 The fifth anniversary event includes a new host resort, Barceló, which will accommodate all attendees on one property. The closed campus “Brandi Land” at Barceló will provide additional opportunity for immersion as well as a bespoke custom concert venue, direct beach access, additional activations o...
CMA Fest Breaks Records in Its 50th Year
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 Luke Combs welcomed Vince Gill for a performance of “One More Last Chance,” while Carly Pearce brought Jo Dee Messina to the stage for an exciting rendition of “I’m Alright.” Elle King and Tanya Tucker joined Lainey Wilson for an electric performance of “Texas (When I Die).” The roar of the crowd wa...
Born & Raised Music Festival Announces Single Day Lineup For 3rd Annual Festival
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023 More than 40 acts are slated to perform throughout the festival including Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers Band, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Randy Houser, Flatland Cavalry, Read Southall Band, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, Reckless Kelly, and many more. See below for daily breakdown....
Tanya Tucker Releases New Album 'Sweet Western Sound'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023 Produced once again by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Sweet Western Sound reunites the award-winning trio following Tanya’s landmark 2019 album, While I’m Livin’, which reintroduced her to a new generation and went on to win the GRAMMY for Best Country Album as well as Best Country Song (“Brin...
Tanya Tucker Debuts New Song 'Breakfast in Birmingham' With Brandi Carlile
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 2x Grammy-winning entertainment legend and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker’s new song, “Breakfast In Birmingham” featuring 9x Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile and written by Carlile and Bernie Taupin, is out now. Produced once again by Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Sweet Western Sound r...
Tanya Tucker Shares New Single 'When The Rodeo Is Over (Where Does The Cowboy Go?)'
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023 Produced once again by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Sweet Western Sound reunites the award-winning trio following the release of Tanya’s landmark 2019 album, While I’m Livin’. Her first new album in 17 years, While I’m Livin’ reintroduced Tanya to a new generation and went on to win the GRAM...
Tanya Tucker Confirms 'Sweet Western Sound' Tour Dates With 'Texas Takeover' Run
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker will kick off her “Sweet Western Sound Tour” this summer including a special “Texas Takeover” run with shows at Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall, Helotes’ John T. Floore’s Country Store, Houston’s Heights Theater (two nights) and Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s. C... |