The '90s influenced country band Hot Country Knights has inked a worldwide recording deal with Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN), it was announced today. Teaming with imprint Capitol Records Nashville, the Knights are promising to bring real '90s country music back to a format that's been drowning in male sensitivity, cashmere cardigan sweaters and programmed drum loops.
Fresh off the “Most Added” list with her new single “Whatcha Drinkin 'Bout,” rising star Stephanie Quayle is teaming up with iHeartCountry to World Premiere the music video for her new song. The clip, directed by Ford Fairchild, will debut on Wednesday, November 20 on iHeartCountry Daily, reaching over 2M Country music fans, and on iHeartCountry radio station websites.
The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series will return to Belfast in Northern Ireland, and London this March with performances at Panarts Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival Wednesday, March, 11 at The Empire Music Hall and Country to Country Festival, London on Thursday, March 12, at indigo at The O2.
Southern Halo's latest lyric video, 'Missing Mississippi,' marks home and family on an emotional map as it reflects on the Morris sisters' connection to the state of their birth. The creative clip is filled with a montage of personal photographs that range from toddler to teen interspersed with high-energy stage snaps, text message screenshots and images of keepsakes and mementos of their travels. The often moving visuals offer a refreshing and surprisingly deep dive into the 'sister soul' togetherness and Southern grace that are central to Natalia (principal songwriter, guitarist, lead vocalist), Christina (drums) and Hannah (bass), and solidify the sense of 'family' and 'home.'
Country singer-songwriter,Stephanie Quayle, has released the lyric video for her latest single, “Whatcha Drink 'Bout,” available now on all video streaming services.
The Country Music Association has selected rising Country artists Angie K, Everette and Kylie Morgan as recipients of the second annual CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship. Throughout the year-long program, which officially launches Tuesday, Oct. 1, CMA will mentor the artists, connect them with top industry professionals, as well as provide them opportunities to participate in CMA-related events during CMA Awards, CMA Fest, international events and CMA Foundation programs. In addition to participating in these events, each KixStart artist will receive a stipend to assist with various facets of their developing career.
Hit songwriter and in-demand touring musician Jerry Flowers has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Twelve6 Entertainment.
The Grand Rapids Symphony definitely was 'Blessed' last night to have 'Jesus Take The Wheel' as guest song writers from Nashville perform there chart topping hits and tell the stories along with them, turning the ski area into a larger Blue Bird Cafe for the special event. As 'Went Out Last Night', we were 'Living in Fast Forward', and 'Playing Cinderella' and there might have been 'Something In The Water' as sweet as 'American Honey', some may have been a 'Real Good Man' or had a 'Girl Crush' but we all knew we'd be leaving 'When The Sun Goes Down'. Although leaving some people might have been thinking 'When I Get Where I'm Going', and thinking of the other great songs we heard.
National Touring Country Music Artist Ryan Daniel's new single, “Too Country For You” will begin playing on country music radio stations across the country today. The single climbed industry charts to top 20 in downloads and streams alongside new singles by well-known country artists such as Thomas Rhett, Brett Young and Keith Urban.
Coming off the heels of their outstanding performance at California Roots Music and Arts Festival, ROOTS OF A REBELLION is keeping the good vibes going with the release of their new album Shapes Of A Soul, out today May 31. They're also celebrating while out on the road, currently touring alongside Through The Roots (see dates below).
CMA Fest has revealed the lineups for three daytime stages that are free to the public during the four-day festival in June. Chevy Breakout Stage at Walk of Fame Park, Maui Jim Broadway Stage at Bridgestone Plaza and Nashville Acoustic Corner Stage will feature over 110 performances Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9,highlighting fan favorites and rising Country stars daily.
National Touring Country Music Artist and Veteran Ryan Daniel just announced his 2019 "Too Country For You" tour dates. The spring and summer tour will make stops in seven states, including Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Illinois in support of Daniel's recent record "Like America" and new single "Bring on the Night."
National Touring Country Music Artist Ryan Daniel was nominated for the 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards in four categories including Album of the Year for “Back for More,” Best Contemporary Country Artist, Best Contemporary Country Song for 'Bring On The Night,' and Best Contemporary Country Songwriter alongside producer, Barry Best.
“Bring on the Night,” the newest single by national touring country music artist Ryan Daniel hit the “MusicRow” Country Breakout Top 100 chart this week rising from No. 107 to No. 100. For more than 35 years “MusicRow” magazine has been Nashville's forefront music industry trade publication. Known for its candid voice and accuracy, music executives rely on the outlet for exclusive reviews, breaking news, and in-depth coverage.
The Country Music Association, which recently announced its new international artist-focused touring series, Introducing Nashville, has added back-to-back performances at Blue Note Tokyo in Japan on Saturday, March 30 featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson and Lindsay Ell. Prior to Japan, Introducing Nashville will visit multiple cities in Australia and New Zealand with Clark, Dawson, Ell and Tenille Townes (Australia only). Tickets for Introducing Nashville's Japan performances are on sale here.
Starting the year off strong, Farewell Angelina releases their new EP, Women & Wine. The EP debuted in the iTunes Top 30 country albums. A band of longtime friends, Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa Torres and Ashley Gearing all met pursuing their dreams in Nashville, Tenn. Now years of hard work are paying off with the release of their new Women & Wine EP, available here.
Named after a Bob Dylan song, female country group Farewell Angelina will embark on the second leg of their “Women and Wine” Tour in 2019 beginning Jan. 17 in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for their EP release show. The girls already have a packed first half of the year with even more dates to be announced soon, all to support the upcoming release of their new EP of the same name. Women and Wine will be released on January 25. All of Farewell Angelina's tour dates can be found on their website at www.farewellangelinamusic.com.
The Country Music Association has announced its new international artist-focused touring series, aptly titled Introducing Nashville, which launches in March of 2019 in Australia and New Zealand featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell and Tenille Townes (Australia leg only) followed by an industry event in Tokyo, Japan including Frankie Ballard. Tickets for Australia and New Zealand are on sale here.
Today with the help of Billboard and CMT, rising country star Levi Hummon debuted the official music video for “I Still Do” from his latest EP, Patient. The track has already seen success, having been featured on various playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube Music, and Pandora. The video for “I Still Do” was brought to life by CeCe Dawson of RareSpark Media Group and was filmed in East Nashville. The video can be viewed online HERE and will make its broadcast premiere throughout the day on CMT.
National Country Music Touring Artist Ryan Daniel's hit single, “Like America” was recently named the Radio Music Awards' 2018 “Best Country Song.” For more information visit here!
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