Brett Eldredge Extends Long Way Tour Into Fall

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Brett Eldredge has announced a Fall 2018 leg of his headlining The Long Way Tour. The leg will kick off Sept. 13 in Denver and hit 14 cities including Kansas City, Orlando, and St. Louis with labelmate Devin Dawson as special guest.

The tour’s initial Spring leg was a success, wrapping last weekend (May 5) at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom, and tickets for the Fall shows go on sale May 11.

Eldredge’s most recent single, and namesake for the tour, “The Long Way” racked up nearly 30 million streams.

BRETT ELDREDGE THE LONG WAY TOUR FALL 2018 DATES:
Sept. 13 – Denver, CO; Bellco Theatre
Sept. 14 – Council Bluffs, IA; WestFair Amphitheatre
Sept. 15 – Kansas City, MO; Providence Medical Center Amp (KBEQ Yallapalooza)
Sept. 20 – Puyallup, WA; Washington State Fair
Sept. 21 – Kennewick,WA; Toyota Center
Sept. 22 – Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Pavilion
Sept. 28 – Cleveland, OH; Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica
Sept. 29 – Bloomsburg, PA; The Bloomsburg Fair
Oct. 4 – Southaven, MS; Landers Center
Oct. 5 – St. Louis, MO; Peabody Opera House
Oct. 11 – Kingston, RI; Ryan Center
Oct. 13 – Manchester, NH; SNHU Arena
Oct. 18 – Orlando, FL; Dr. Phillips Center
Oct. 19 – Boca Raton, FL; Mizner Park Amphitheatre

 

Uncle Si & The Sicotics Ink Deals With BMI, Kinkead Entertainment, CMA

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Uncle Si Robertson and Marsha Robertson join the roster of songwriters at BMI. Band member/producer/songwriter (Jason Aldean’s No. 1 “She’s Country’) Bridgette Tatum is already a member of the PRO. Pictured, (Back row, L-R): BMI Associate Director of Writer/Publisher Relations MaryAnn Keen and Bridgette Tatum; (Front row, L-R): Uncle Si Robertson, Marsha Robertson, and BMI Senior Director David Preston.

Uncle Si & The Sicotics recently signed up for performing rights representation, booking, and membership with BMI, Kinkead Entertainment, and the Country Music Association in Nashville, respectively.

Uncle Si Robertson, the Duck Dynasty patriarch and namesake of the trio, and his creative partners — daughter-in-law Marsha Robertson and singer-songwriter Bridgette Tatum (co-writer behind Jason Aldean’s “She’s Country”) were in Nashville to solidify the team supporting the rise of the band and their debut, self-titled release on Cold River Records.

Pictured (Back row, L-R): Dennis Kurtz, Julie Devereux, Art Benson, Marsha Robertson, Uncle Si Robertson, Bob Kinkead, and Bridgette Tatum; (Front row, L-R): Paige Zuidema and Caylee Mizzell-Smith.

Pictured (L-R): Marsha Robertson, Bridgette Tatum, CMA Senior Director of Awards and Industry Relations Brandi Simms, CMA Awards and Industry Relations Assistant Angela Strader, and CMA Manager of Awards and Industry Relations Brenden Oliver.

In Pictures: Radio Romance, Tim Elliott

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Radio Romance. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

Newcomers Radio Romance, who recently inked a label deal with BMLG imprint Nash Next Records, stopped by the MusicRow offices to  perform songs from their upcoming project. The group were the winners of the latest NASH Next Challenge competition.

Radio Romance includes Sam Hayes (lead vocals), Josh Gramling (guitar), Adam Smithwick (bass) and Moises Padilla (drums).

Their debut single “Weekend” is at country radio, and the group will perform at CMA Fest’s Breakout Stage on June 7.

Radio Romance with MusicRow Magazine owner/publisher Sherod Robertson. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

Tim Elliott. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

Tim Elliott recently visited the MusicRow offices to perform songs including his new single “I Got You,” as well as “Get Down South,” which extols the virtues of small town living, as well as “Start Pouring Whiskey On It.”

Tim Elliott with MusicRow Magazine owner/publisher Sherod Robertson. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

 

Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Liz Rose, Lee Miller, Jessi Alexander, Rhett Akins Team For City Of Hope Concert

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Warner/Chappell Music CEO Jon Platt, along with the Music, Film, and Entertainment Industry Group, will present a songwriters round to benefit City of Hope on May 16, to raise funds for the independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Liz Rose, Lee Thomas Miller, Jessi Alexander and Rhett Akins will perform at Analog at the Hutton. Attendees can also expect music, cocktails and a silent auction.

General admission is $30 and starts at 7 p.m., with a VIP meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. (for $60) including meet and greet, early entry, and guaranteed seating on main floor.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Attendees can expect music, cocktails and a silent auction. Individuals are also invited to participate in an online auction offering everything from autographed guitars to executive meetings, exclusive parties, in-demand concert tickets, and various VIP experiences – view the full list of auction items here.

City of Hope recently announced that Platt is this year’s 2018 Spirit of Life Award recipient, one the most prestigious philanthropic honors in the music industry. Each year, the organization recognizes a leader whose work has fundamentally impacted music, film or entertainment, having been given to such noted figures as Mo Ostin, Clive Davis, Quincy Jones, Frances W. Preston, Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Doug Morris and Sir Lucian Grainge.

Platt will be presented with the award at a black-tie gala dinner to be held on Oct. 11 in Los Angeles.

For more information, visit cityofhope.org.

‘American Idol’ Gets Green Light For Season 2 At ABC

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Pictured (L-R): Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest, and Luke Bryan.

American Idol has been renewed for a second season at ABC, which will mark the musical reality competition’s overall 17th season, including 15 seasons on Fox.

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will return next season, along with host Ryan Seacrest. The series made its ABC premiere on March 11 with 10.5 million total viewers. Sunday’s (April 29) Disney-themed episode brought in 8 million total viewers.

American Idol is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Core Media Group’s 19 Entertainment.

Hilary Williams Releases New Single “Crazy”

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Perhaps no family in country music has produced as many solid musicians as the Williams family, beginning with the legacy of Hank Williams, Sr.’s mournful classics, followed by his son Hank Williams, Jr.’s rollicking country-soul, as well as music from Sr.’s daughter Jett Williams, and Hank Jr.’s children Hank III, Holly Williams, and now, Hilary Williams.

Hilary Williams is releasing her first single “Crazy” from her debut album, My Lucky Scars today. “Crazy” is written by Natalie Hemby & Lincoln Parish. Williams also enlisted Nashville writers including Shane McAnally, Heather Morgan, Ross Copperman, Josh Osbourne and Bobby Tomberlin for the project.

Produced by Williams along with John Would and  Parish and coming out May 25, My Lucky Scars is inspired by Williams’ 2006 near-death accident and follows her journey in overcoming that harrowing experience.

“This album is very personal for me,” said Williams. “I have been working on it for awhile and it was incredible to see my vision come to life throughout the process.”

My Lucky Scars Tracklist

  • Angel, Take My Hand (Ross Copperman/Heather Morgan/Hilary Williams)
  • Beautiful Things (Christi Bauerlee/Bill DiLuigi/Hilary Williams)
  • Free (Shayne Fair/Bobby Tomberlin/Hilary Williams)
  • Bedside Manner (Natalie Hemby/Hilary Williams)
  • Better Than Here (John Eddie/Hilary Williams)
  • The Day After The Circus (Natalie Hemby/Josh Osbourne/Shane McAnally)
  • Let Somebody Save Me (Kris Bergsnes/John Paul White/Hilary Williams)
  • My Lucky Scars (John Would)
  • Sign Of Life (Blu Sanders/Hilary Williams)
  • River (Joni Mitchell)
  • Shipwreck Rebecca Lynn Howard/Hilary Williams)
  • Crazy (Natalie Hemby/Lincoln Parish)

Lady Antebellum, Steven Tyler, Yolanda Adams Receive Tony Nominations

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Nominations for the 2018 Tony Awards were announced May 1, with Mean Girls and SpongeBob SquarePants coming out on top with 12 nods each including Best Musical. Lady Antebellum appeared on the SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Music & Lyrics along with Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips,  Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I., and Domani & Lil’C.

The 72nd annual Tony Awards will take place June 10 at Radio City Music Hall. Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will co-host.

 

Bill Anderson, Bobby Bare Packing Houses On American Legends Tour Dates

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Bill Anderson and Bobby Bare are selling out stops on their American Legends tour and captivating audiences with their more than 100 Top 40 combined hits and never before heard stories from the road.

“The opportunity to share this tour with one of my friends and Grand Ole Opry family members is an honor, and the chance to bring our stories and songs to the stage has brought back so many memories,” said Bare. “Bill Anderson has a way with words that captivates an audience and it is fun to watch.”

“I’m really excited touring with Bobby,” Anderson said. “We’ve been friends since forever, and our stage shows seem to genuinely complement one another. Besides, I love standing in the wings and listening to him recreate all those great hits of his. You don’t realize how many he’s had until they start coming at you back-to-back-to-back!”

Anderson recently released the video for his new single, “Until The Light Comes On Again.” The poignant tune brings a message of hope to anyone facing a challenge in their life, and Anderson was inspired to write the song after someone close to him bravely faced a cancer diagnosis. Whisperin’ Bill is donating proceeds/royalties from the song to benefit the Sarah Cannon Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

 

Elle King Inks Management Deal With Red Light’s Mary Hilliard Harrington

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Elle King

Hitmaker Elle King has signed a management deal with Red Light’s Mary Hillard Harrington, MusicRow has confirmed.

Harrington, who previously ran PR company The Greenroom, also manages Dierks Bentley. King had a hit with Bentley in 2016 on “Different For Girls,” which earned RIAA Platinum status.

“Elle has been a friend for a long time, so when she came to me about management, it was a HELL YES!” Mary Hilliard Harrington tells MusicRow. “She’s a brilliant artist who has made a deeply personal and incredibly special album that I can’t wait for the world to hear. Our whole team at Red Light is excited to jump in with her.”

King is signed with RCA and is known for her RIAA 2x Platinum-certified single “Ex’s & Oh’s.”

Industry Ink: Justin Moore, Danielle Bradbery, Chance Edwards

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Justin Moore Plays Sold-Out Ryman Show

Pictured (L-R): Scott Borchetta (Big Machine Label Group President & CEO), Tyler Rich (The Valory Music Co.), Justin Moore (The Valory Music Co.), George Briner (The Valory Music Co. General Manager). Photo: Cody Villalobos

Justin Moore headlined a sold out show at the Ryman Auditorium Wednesday night (May 2) and was joined onstage by friends Chris Janson, Ricky Skaggs and David Lee Murphy for collaborations. On May 11, Moore will wrap his “Hell On A Highway” tour in his home state at First Security Amphitheatre in Little Rock, Arkansas. He’ll continue performing throughout the summer, with a new album expected in late 2018.

 

Danielle Bradbery Creates New Accessories Line For ABLE Brand

Danielle Bradbery has partnered with ABLE, a Nashville-based lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances. Together with ABLE, Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” the title of her latest single. Products include a ring, necklace and bracelet as well as a unisex leather wallet, with prices ranging from $28 to $58. Footage highlighting the partnership will be included as part of iHeartCountry Festival’s initiative to showcase women in country music and female business owners leading up to the May 5 festival in Austin, Texas, where Bradbery will perform at the Daytime Village.

“The spirit of the incredible females at ABLE inspired me the moment I walked through their doors. Hearing their stories of overcoming the toughest of circumstances gave new meaning to the song and seeing the creators wear these items with pride was a moment I’ll never forget,” said Bradbery on the partnership.

 

Chance Edwards Joins Borman Entertainment as Digital Manager

Chance Edwards has been hired as Digital Manager for Borman Entertainment. In his new position, Chance is responsible for creating content, managing social media platforms, fan engagement, and overseeing the digital presence for Borman artists. Edwards served as Digital Content Manager for McGhee Entertainment playing a significant role in the careers of Darius Rucker, A Thousand Horses, and Jillian Jacqueline, among many others. While at McGhee Entertainment, he also served as a tour manager and merchandise manager for several artists. He earned his B.A. in Public Relations & Entertainment Management from the University of South Carolina. He will be reporting to Head of Digital, Lucia Kaminsky.