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The songwriters who created some of country music's greatest hits will perform live at DPAC in a Special 20TH Anniversary Benefit Show on Friday, February 11, 2021. 

“Easy On The Trigger”  follows previously released tracks “Handyman,”  “Long Line of Lovers,”   'Another Good Day,”  and  'Way Back,'  with  additional  songs  dropping in the coming months.     

'A song for me always starts with honesty,” says Raleigh, who co-wrote it with Marshall Altman. “’Handyman’ is an honest take on how I function in some parts of my life.'

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' on December 13, 2019. Steven John Simon's debut EP rounds out his first full year as a new country artist. This has been a year of 'firsts' for Steven John Simon.  The Marine Veteran went from working off-shore full time, single father of two to a whirlwind of studio time, song writing, taking care of his fast growing fan base to performing at festivals and venues in the south east. 

Steven John Simon, rising country artist released his debut EP 'Story To Tell' for pre-order on November 15th. Steven John Simon's debut EP rounds out his first full year as a new country artist. The Debut EP will be released on December 13th 2019.  The EP 'Story To Tell' is composed of five tracks including his first release Tongue Tied written by Brenda Kornblum which debuted at #68 on iTunes.  Next on the EP play list is Eyes Closed written by Bryce Mauldin and Casey Carpenter followed by Life Is Good written by John Spears. The Title Track Story to Tell written by Rob Carona was pitched to Heart Songs Records by Carona. This song had a lot of personal meaning to me so finding the right artist to 'tell the story' was important. Steven Simon's true country vocal and his authentic delivery was so great to hear.' - Rob Carona, Songwriter

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.

The schedule of music performances is now available for Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, debuting Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, combining two of Louisville's cultural cornerstones -- great music and incredible bourbon.

The second single, “Eyes Closed,” by veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon was announced exclusively on The Country Note on Friday March 15. The evocative single is available on all digital music platforms here.

Country music icon Trace Adkins, independent rising country music artist Dillon Carmichael, and country rock duo The Sisterhood Band have been added to the incredible music lineup for Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, which debuts Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon (pronounced' SEE MAAH,) has announced a pre-order for his second single “Eyes Closed” written by Casey Carpenter, (Kane Brown), Bryce Mauldin and Josh Johnson (Kane Brown). Pre-order the single here.

Today, USA Network revealed the 21 artists competing in its new music showcase series REAL COUNTRY and the prizing they will be vying for. Set to premiere November 13 at 10/9, each contestant was hand-selected by the show's permanent panel of artists – five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning trailblazer Shania Twain, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jake Owen and GRAMMY Award®-winning music legend Travis Tritt.

The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series wrapped the second-annual U.K. and European tours with a final show in London, England. Stops on the European tour included Stockholm, Oslo, Hamburg and Amsterdam before heading to the U.K. for shows in Glasgow, Liverpool, Gateshead, Manchester and London. Featured artists on the tour, that ran from Oct. 8 – 22, included Kassi Ashton, Ashley Campbell, Chris DeStefano, Tenille Townes, Drake White and Charlie Worsham.

A downpour of rain in Jacksonville, Alabamadidn't stop thousands from attending Wednesday night's SOLD OUT ALABAMA & Friends #JSUStrong tornado relief concert benefiting Jacksonville State University (JSU).

Tenille Townes' official music video for her first single, “Somebody's Daughter,” premieres today—watch/share here. The song, which is also making its official impact at Country radio today, is from her forthcoming full-length debut album—produced by Jay Joyce—and set for release in 2019 on Columbia Nashville. Listen to “Somebody's Daughter” here.

Promising classic country emerging duo, Crawford & Power, have signed exclusive booking representation with APA. The debut EP and single of the same name “Play A Hank Jr. Song” was released to all digital platforms in June 2018 and has been added to Spotify's 90's Country (and some 80's) playlist. Their unique approach to a fading genre has been lauded as a breath of fresh air amidst the  commercialization of sacred American music genres. The two Virginia natives have been on the road opening for Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Drake White, Joe Diffie, Luke Combs, Jerry Douglas, Cody Johnson and Chris Knight..

As noted in USA TODAY, the world's largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob's IS Texas. It's the home of big-name concerts, bull riding and chicken fried steak with a reputation as gigantic as the state itself...a with a new dance floor, Billy Bob's Texas fans will be two-stepping throughout the month of August with top name entertainers gracing its historic stage.

The 6th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is set for August 30-September 2, 2018 in beautiful Panama City Beach, and the popular 'CMT Hot 20 Countdown' show is returning to record a special episode highlighting the festival. Host Cody Alan will be on site all three days to chat with artists and fans and give exclusive looks at the event Billboard Magazine named one of 'The 10 Best Country Music Festivals.' The exclusive episode is scheduled to air September 8, 2018.

The 47th annual CMA Fest kicked off yesterday, with more than 100 performances on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville. Fans packed the festival for hours upon hours of live music and one-of-a-kind fan experiences, from CMA reigning New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi kicking off the Chevy Riverfront Stage, to Dierks Bentley appearing and performing on the CMA Close Up Stage for the Artist of the Day session at Xfinity Fair Fair X, to Jason Aldean closing out the nightly concert at Nissan Stadium. 

CMA Fest has announced more than 100 additional performances throughout Downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. Xfinity Fan Fair X is back and more exciting than ever featuring three stages packed with artist performances, panels and meet and greets, in addition to music and lifestyle exhibits, prize giveaways and the Marketplace taking place daily from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM inside Music City Center. The HGTV Lodge returns for a seventh year, hosting performances with Country Music favorites and appearances from HGTV stars. Newly added to the Nissan Stadium stage, Jake Owen will perform on Friday night and Cole Swindell will perform on Sunday night. 

Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett were announced last month as the headliners of the 2018 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, which BillboardMagazine named one of 'The 10 Best Country Music Festivals.' Today, organizers released the full lineup for the star-packed Country Music festival scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, 2018 at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach.