Taylor Rae’s “Taking Space” Video Premieres on DITTY TV & Joins Maverick Magazine “Exclusives”

Singer/songwriter Taylor Rae’s “Taking Space” video premieres on DITTY TV’s Stand by Your Van show today. Additionally, the clip has been added toMaverick Magazine’s online “Exclusives” section. The compelling black and white offering was captured on a whim while Taylor was recording at OmniSound Studios in Nashville. “My friend Noah Barlass was in the studio the day I cut this, and he decided to shoot a quick video of the moment. It … Continue reading Taylor Rae’s “Taking Space” Video Premieres on DITTY TV & Joins Maverick Magazine “Exclusives”

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Alex Miller’s “That’s What Christmas Is For”Premieres On People.com

American Idol alum Alex Miller’s latest single, “That’s What Christmas Is For,” premieres on People.com. The Kentucky native’s first holiday release for Billy Jam Records is sure to become a seasonal classic – offering a bright, brisk track highlighted by Miller’s warm baritone voice. Written by Nashville tunesmiths C. Aaron Wilburn and Jerry Salley, the record is available for pre-order now with a November 12 delivery. Well, it’s Christmas Eve around the tree Excitement … Continue reading Alex Miller’s “That’s What Christmas Is For”Premieres On People.com

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Alex Miller Performs National Anthem at University of Kentucky Football Home Rival Game

18-year-old American Idol alum (and Kentucky native) realized a dream come true as he performed the National Anthem this weekend before 60,000+ fans in Lexington, KY at the uber rivalry match-up of Univ of Kentucky and Univ of Tennessee football teams. Continue reading Alex Miller Performs National Anthem at University of Kentucky Football Home Rival Game

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A Blast of Sunshine – Matt Irie Band “Coastal”

Phoenix, AZ/Greensboro, NC – Matt Irie Band releases their new single “Coastal” with TLG Entertainment/Ingrooves. Their latest song is a cool rocking vibe that takes you out on a summer’s day with friends, sand, and the beach. “Coastal” gathers the good feelings of letting it all go and slipping into rock n roll bliss. The Matt Irie Band blends influences ranging from G. Love to Dirty Heads – a fresh … Continue reading A Blast of Sunshine – Matt Irie Band “Coastal”

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DARYL MOSLEY ‘Small Town Dreamer’ ALBUM REVIEW

If you’re a little-village type with a case of the big-city blues, bluegrass veteran Daryl Mosley (The Farm Hands, New Tradition, Osborne Brothers) provides the antidote with the stunning Small Town Dreamer. On his second solo outing, Waverly, Tenn., native Mosley offers up 12 original tunes that are concise short stories in the tradition of Flannery O’Connor and Raymond Carver. On each track Mosley paints a picture … Continue reading DARYL MOSLEY ‘Small Town Dreamer’ ALBUM REVIEW

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MORGAN WALLEN RELEASES STRIPPED-DOWN VERSION OF “865” FOR THE DANGEROUS SESSIONS

FOLLOW MORGAN WALLENFACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE MULTI-PLATINUM Country artist Morgan Wallen tributes the memory we can’t drink away in a brand-new performance video, releasing “865” as the latest installment of The Dangerous Sessions today (10/19). The video drop marks the first of six soon-to-be released videos continuing Wallen’s original acclaimed series. Directed by Justin Clough and filmed in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, the clip finds Wallen putting a nostalgic sweetness on his celebrated … Continue reading MORGAN WALLEN RELEASES STRIPPED-DOWN VERSION OF “865” FOR THE DANGEROUS SESSIONS

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AMERICAN BLONDE’s New “Quicksand” Video Uses Natural World To Captivate

American Blonde’s music video, “Quicksand,” offers fans mesmerizing viewing. While the focus is on the natural beauty of Nata and Tinka Morris – the siblings who are American Blonde – videographer Ryan Slattery (Jackson Gillies, Rachel Ross, DJ Unieq) deftly crafts a magical world using powerful contrasts between dappled sunlight and dark, “evil” woods, open fields and confining trails, and by alternating spatial separation and intimacy between … Continue reading AMERICAN BLONDE’s New “Quicksand” Video Uses Natural World To Captivate

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American Idol Alum Alex Miller Makes Billy Jam Records Debut With “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya”

TEXAS ROADHOUSE™ October Artist of the Month Spotlight Puts American Idol Alum On Restaurant’s 650+ Jukeboxes American Idol alum Alex Millermakes his Billy Jam Records debut today with “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” a fast-paced Western Swing tune that tastemaker Duncan Warwick of Country Music People calls “a guaranteed good time.” The track will spin on over 650 jukeboxes at popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse as Miller is chosen as the brand’s October Artist of … Continue reading American Idol Alum Alex Miller Makes Billy Jam Records Debut With “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya”

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ALAN JACKSON REVEALS DEGENERATIVE NERVE DISORDER IN INTERVIEW

Country music superstar Alan Jackson has revealed he is living with a degenerative nerve condition that is impacting his ability to tour and perform. In an exclusive interview with Jenna Bush Hager on NBC’s Today, Jackson went public with the news that he has inherited a rare condition known as “CMT” (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder). “I’ve been reluctant to talk about this publicly and to my fans, but I have this neuropathy … Continue reading ALAN JACKSON REVEALS DEGENERATIVE NERVE DISORDER IN INTERVIEW

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LOUDER THAN LIFE Held Astonishing Record Attendance

Welcomes 160,000 Fans For Record-Setting Four-Day Festival Weekend Retaining Title As World’s Largest Rock ‘N’ Roll Whiskey Festival Held September 23-26 At Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center In Louisville, KY Event Kicked Off Metallica’s Partnership With Producer Danny Wimmer Presents As Band Delivered 2 Unique Sets on 2 Nights Including Performance Of Metallica (The Black Album) In Its Entirety To Honor 30th Anniversary Plus Memorable Headlining Performances … Continue reading LOUDER THAN LIFE Held Astonishing Record Attendance

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