Industry Pics: Martina McBride, American Young, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Craig Campbell

Martina McBride Promotes Reckless Album At NASH Studios In NYC

Martina McBride with NASH FM 94.7’s Jesse Addy.

Martina McBride stopped by the NASH FM 94.7 studios on Monday (Aug. 8) in New York City to chat with Jesse Addy. Her new album, Reckless, includes the singles “Reckless” and “Just Around the Corner,” along with eight other cuts. McBride will be performing for country music fans at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Aug. 25.

American Young Celebrate Debut Album Release In Nashville

American Young with Spotify’s John Marks.

More than 400 people gathered to celebrate the release of Curb recording artist American Young’s full-length debut on Friday (Aug. 5) at East Ivy Mansion in Nashville. Hosted by America’s Morning Show co-host Kelly Ford, the event featured performances from Jon Stone (who co-produced the album with friend Lee Brice) and Kristy Osmunson, with several of their co-writers.

Brice even dialed in to congratulate the band on its release, saying, “I’m proud to say I’m a small part of this incredible piece of art and honored that you’d choose me to co-produce it.”

Hank Williams Jr., Chris Stapleton Launch Eight-City Tour In Tampa

Pictured (L-R): Kirt Webster, Webster PR; Ken Levitan, Vector Management; Holly Williams; Hank Williams Jr.; Chris Stapleton; Morgane Stapleton; Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management. Photo: Charlie Sanderson/Hank Jr Enterprises

Hank Williams Jr. and Chris Stapleton launched their eight-city tour in Tampa, Florida, before a sold-out crowd on Friday (Aug. 5). They will bring their tour to Houston and Austin in the coming days.

Craig Campbell Wraps First USO Tour

Red Bow Records’ Craig Campbell recently wrapped up his first-ever USO tour as part of the Grand Ole Opry/USO 75th Anniversary Concert Series. Having visited nearly 2,000 service members and military families stationed on both the East and West Coast, the Georgia native performed a USO concert hosted by Patrick Air Force Base in Florida on Sunday (Aug. 7), then visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington on Tuesday.

Campbell traveled to each USO location with the Opry/USO signature microphone stand, where he continued the tradition of throwing down a replica of the famed circle of wood from center stage at the Opry House and performing for military families as part of the Opry Circle Throwdown.

He is currently in the studio with producer Mickey Jack Cones working on his RED BOW Records’ debut album.