CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “RAISED ON COUNTRY”

Chris Young is “one helluva country singer” (Music Row) and one listen to his “rich baritone” (The Tennessean) and there is no doubt he was “Raised On Country.” “A traditionalist in an era of boundary movers” (New York Times), the 33-year old Young pays homage to his predecessors and country music icons Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie, George Strait, Alan Jackson and Hank Williams … Continue reading CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “RAISED ON COUNTRY”

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Angel Vivaldi and Nita Strauss in Richmond, Virginia, The Canal Club, December 20, 2018

Shooting at a new venue can be exciting. Not so when you have to stand in the rain for 45 minutes. Once inside however, we were treated to a block of no less than five bands for the evening. Local band, Emperial March, got the night started with their set of hard driving metallic rock. Getting a good spot on the front rail proved to … Continue reading Angel Vivaldi and Nita Strauss in Richmond, Virginia, The Canal Club, December 20, 2018

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CHRIS YOUNG TAKES HIS HEADLINE TOUR TO THE UK IN 2019

British Country Music Awards’ International Act of the Year and multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young will return to the UK in 2019 for several limited engagement dates on his “Chris Young Losing Sleep World Tour.” Headlining stops are planned for Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in May with tickets on sale Friday, November 23rd at ChrisYoungCountry.com. The RCA Records Nashville artist made his inaugural trip across … Continue reading CHRIS YOUNG TAKES HIS HEADLINE TOUR TO THE UK IN 2019

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Emily Hackett covers John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” and named CMT’s Next Women of County

Emily Hackett was recently named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country 2019, as well as one of The Boot’s Artists to Watch in 2018, and Rolling Stone’s 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know earlier this year. She also released her By the Sun EP to rave reviews and appeared in dozens of interviews with top-tier country sites. Needless to say, Emily crushed … Continue reading Emily Hackett covers John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” and named CMT’s Next Women of County

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Caroline Grace Releases New Single “Leave My Heart Alone”

LA-based pop singer Caroline Grace dropped her new single “Leave My Heart Alone” while opening for Kyle, Marc E. Bassy and Tobi Lou last night in San Diego, CA. “Leave My Heart Alone” is the second of a series of singles Caroline will release under her brand new label/production company, Illuminate Creative Group, throughout this year and 2019. Listen to “Leave My Heart Alone” on Spotify … Continue reading Caroline Grace Releases New Single “Leave My Heart Alone”

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COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON ANNOUNCES 2019 TOUR!

Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson will be hitting the road in 2019, bringing nearly three decades of hits to cities across America! The country music icon will hit the road beginning January 25, headlining arena concerts and amphitheater shows (detailed listing below, with more dates to be added). The three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year will be thrilling audiences far-and-wide as they … Continue reading COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON ANNOUNCES 2019 TOUR!

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CAMU Released Music Video For Hit “The One You Leave Behind”

Hawaii based, NAKED front-man CAMU has released the official music video for “The One You Leave Behind,” part 2 of the video Trilogy. Directed, edited, and produced by CAMU, “The One You Leave Behind” was filmed throughout the Island of Hawaii. Nothing great ever comes easy & the most rewarding way is usually the hard way, which is the essence of “The One You Leave Behind”. … Continue reading CAMU Released Music Video For Hit “The One You Leave Behind”

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Southern Halo’s Spirit of Giving Continues

Southern Halo’s sweet spirit of giving continues with performances and visits to hospitalized children this month. OnDecember 6, the trio will visit Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the annual “River of Hope Radiothon,” hosted by 107.5 The River and broadcast from Seacrest Studios at the Hospital. December 13, they will be in Jackson, MS at Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital. These appearances mark a repeat … Continue reading Southern Halo’s Spirit of Giving Continues

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Southern Halo Encourages Music’s Next Generation With HIGH SCHOOL NATION TOUR & Educational Series At GRAMMY Museum Mississippi

Sister trio Southern Halo is encouraging music’s next generation with outreach that includes recent dates on the High School Nation Tour and the Backstage Pass Series, an educational endeavor targeting grade schoolers, at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Southern Halo joined the roster of talent for HSN shows in Florida (November 5-9) and Texas (November 12-16), playing for a combined total of more than 24,000 students. In addition to the trio, the multi-genre line-up featured … Continue reading Southern Halo Encourages Music’s Next Generation With HIGH SCHOOL NATION TOUR & Educational Series At GRAMMY Museum Mississippi

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Zack Shelton & 64 To Grayson’s “Christmas In September” to Benefit Allen Family

The loss of a loved one is always tragic, the loss of a child is a thought no parent wishes to think of. Unfortunately, the Allen family in Cincinnati has recently endured the loss of their two and a half year old son, Brody Allen, to brain cancer. The community came together for the Allen family in September and brought the little man his very … Continue reading Zack Shelton & 64 To Grayson’s “Christmas In September” to Benefit Allen Family

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