Inaugural Jamboree In The Mountains Festival Set For September

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Craig Morgan, David Lee Murphy, Ty Herndon, Drake White and more are set to perform at the inaugural Jamboree In The Mountains festival in Pennsboro, West Virginia at the Pennsboro Speedway on Sept. 8-10.

The festival will offer up fifteen acts over the span of three days in Pennsboro with five acts per night on the entertainment-packed bill. Three day festival tickets are available now.

“I was born in Charleston and have deep roots in the West Virginia area. I have worked with so many of these great artists over the years and wanted to bring an event to the area that would be celebrated not tolerated,” says Dustin Knowlton, Big Time Entertainment President. “After talking with all the local officials and venue team, we decided this was the perfect location for a three-day festival that would offer up camping, shower facilities, food vendors, and, of course, great country music.”

“We are excited to be performing at this festival,” says Heath Wright of Ricochet. “Doing events like this is so much fun because we, as artists, don’t always see each other when we are home so we get to spend time catching up on the road. Sometimes we even jump on stage together and do impromptu jam sessions and just have fun like we did when we were having hit records. This one is gonna be a lot of fun.”

Jamboree In The Mountains Lineup:
Thursday, Sept 8
3:00 Davisson Brothers Band
4:30 Ricochet
6:00 Love & Theft
7:30 Jamie O’Neal
9:00 Drake White

Friday, Sept 9
3:00 Ray Scott
4:30 Southerland
6:00 Sammy Kershaw
7:30 David Lee Murphy
9:00 Craig Morgan

Saturday, Sept 10
3:00 Nick Davisson
4:30 Ty Herndon
6:00 Chris Cagle
7:30 Mark Wills
9:00 Darryl Worley

Mitchell Tenpenny Reveals Track List From Upcoming Album

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Mitchell Tenpenny. Photo: Matthew Berinato

Mitchell Tenpenny has revealed the track listing for his upcoming album, This Is The Heavy, due out Sept. 16 through Riser House/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville. A new song from the album, “Always Something With You,” is out now.

The powerhouse vocalist co-wrote every song on the project and co-produced it with Jordan M. Schmidt. Writers contributing to the album include Josh Kear, Devin Dawson, Chris DeStefano, J.T. Harding, and more. The songs are inspired by stories behind both exciting times in Tenpenny’s life, and tough ones. With this album, he finds himself grown up and in a new phase of life as a touring musician, family man and soon-to-be married.

The album includes his hit single, “Truth About You,” that debuted on TikTok and instantly became the highest streaming debut of his career with 2.5 million streams in the first three days, now tallying over 125 million on-demand streams.

Tenpenny revealed details about the new project during a celebration earlier this week where he was honored for amassing over one billion streams, his first triple-Platinum debut single “Drunk Me,” his Gold debut album Telling All My Secrets, and his current Gold top 10 smash single “Truth About You.”

This Is The Heavy Track List:
1. “This Is the Heavy” (Mitchell Tenpenny, Zach Kale, Josh Kear, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Whitworth)
2. “Good Place” (Tenpenny, Kale, Kear, Whitworth)
3. “Always Something with You” (Tenpenny, Ashley Gorley, Matt Rogers, Schmidt)
4. “We Got History” (Tenpenny, Andy Albert, Devin Dawson, Schmidt)
5. “Truth About You” (Tenpenny, Matt Alderman, Thomas Archer)
6. “Sleeping Alone” (Tenpenny, Brad Clawson, Rodney Clawson, Schmidt)
7. “More Than Whiskey Does” (Tenpenny, Albert, Kyle Fishman, Jordan Schmidt)
8. “Obsession” (Tenpenny, Daniel Ross, Whitworth)
9. “Good and Gone” (Tenpenny, Zach Abend, Seth Ennis, Geoff Warburton)
10. “Do You” (Tenpenny, Chris DeStefano, Claire Douglas, Whitworth)
11. “Bucket List” (Tenpenny, DeStefano, Laura Veltz)
12. “Cry Baby” (Tenpenny, Will Weatherly, Dallas Wilson)
13. “Miss You Cause I’m Drinking” (Tenpenny, Jesse Frasure, Emma-Lee)
14. “Elephant in the Room” (Tenpenny, Christian Griswold, Sean Small, Sam Sumser, Jaten Dimsdale)
15. “Happy and I Hate It” (Tenpenny, Schmidt, Warburton)
16. “Now We’re Talking” (Tenpenny, Albert, Schmidt, Warburton)
17. “Losers” (Tenpenny, Albert, J.T. Harding, Daniel Ross)
18. “Still Thinkin’ ‘Bout You” (Tenpenny, Archer, Fishman)
19. “Long as You Let Me” (Tenpenny, Archer, Fishman, Schmidt)
20. “That’s How She Goes” (Tenpenny, Brett Warren, Brad Warren)

Chart Action: Hayes Most Added, Bentley Debuts

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Monument Records artist Walker Hayes is the most added this week on the Mediabase chart, earning 69 new station adds. His single, “Y’all Life,” is the follow up to his viral hit “Fancy Like” and is his highest streaming debut to date.

“We’ve been at this a long time, and I’ve never had this many stations add one of my songs on day one,” says Hayes. “Thanks to my team for busting it out there and thank you to all the stations spinning my songs. If your local station is on the song give ‘em a shout!”

“Y’all Life” was written by Hayes with Pete Good, Josh Jenkins, Cornell Haynes Jr. (Nelly), and Jason Epperson. It continues Hayes’ tradition of releasing songs that reflect his personal experiences. “I’ve found the more I show people the ‘real,’ the more relatable it seems to be, so here’s to more stories about how y’all are livin’, too!”

On the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart, Dierks Bentley‘s latest single, “Gold,” marks its debut at No. 59. He received +256 spins from 21 new station adds. Benltey wrote the single with Ross Copperman, Luke Dick, and Ashley Gorley.

“2020 was a chance for me to give my guitar and the road a little rest. It gave me the chance to spend a lot more time adventuring outdoors with family and friends, but also alone. It also gave me time to reset and rekindle my love of country music and a lot of the types of songs and sounds that I fell in love with when I first got to Nashville,” Bentley explains. “I think you’ll hear that in this first track, but it carries across the whole album.”

For more chart data, click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly.

Claire Douglas Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG

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Pictured (L-R): Leslie Roberts (BMI), Kelsey Worley (BMG), Claire Douglas, Chris Oglesby (BMG), Megan Pekar (Loeb & Loeb)

Claire Douglas has signed a global publishing agreement with BMG.

Douglas was born in Texas but grew up in Nashville, and attended the University of Mississippi to study poetry in college. She returned to Music City to realize she had been writing songs all along.

She has recently had cuts with Tim McGraw, Madison Kozak, McKenzie Porter, and Dylan Brady, among others. Her ever-expanding circle of collaborators includes Kyle Clark, Emily Landis, Cameron Bedell, James Slater, and more.

“Claire is the kind of writer you dream of as a publisher,” says Kelsey Worley, BMG Creative Director. “I have no doubt that Claire will be a globally recognized songwriter, and BMG could not be more excited or inspired to be a part of her career trajectory.”

Douglas adds, “It is honestly a dream come true to get to be a part of BMG Nashville. I am confident they are going to be the perfect partner for me going into this next exciting chapter. Today I am more sure of who I am, where I come from, and where I’m going than ever before. The team at BMG is going to help me swing big, dream outside the box, and write the most important songs of my career. I am inspired, humbled, and ready to hit the ground running.”

Circle Network Celebrates The Legacy Of Elvis All Month Long

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Photo: Courtesy Circle Network

Circle Network is paying tribute to Elvis Presley throughout the month of August with several showings of his beloved films.

The month kicked off this week with a showing of the film Honeymoon in Vegas, which stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Caan, and features many of Presley’s biggest hits.

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On Aug. 8, Circle will feature the iconic Viva Las Vegas, which follows Presley playing the musically gifted racecar driver, Lucky Jackson, who is after the heart of swim instructor Rusty.

Next up, on Aug. 15, Circle will premiere the 1970 documentary This Is Elvis! The film highlights Presley’s return to live performances, showcasing the rehearsal process and live performance clips.

The month-long celebration will end on Aug. 22 with a showing of Elvis’ classic western, Charro! Presley plays Jess Wade, who has been framed for the theft of a jeweled Mexican cannon.

Circle also partnered with Leslie Jordan for an Elvis dance challenge on TikTok.

Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, More To Celebrate Vince Gill In New ‘CMT Giants’ Special

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Vince Gill. Photo: John Shearer

Vince Gill‘s musical legacy will be honored in an upcoming special, CMT Giants: Vince Gill, premiering Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. CT exclusively on CMT.

News of the star-packed event was revealed by Gill’s tourmate and vocalist Wendy Moten onstage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ryman Auditorium during night one of Gill’s current four-night residency at the historic venue.

CMT Giants: Vince Gill brings together his superstar friends, collaborators and some of the biggest names in music to honor Gill with performances of his hits by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Maren Morris and Ricky Skaggs, and more to be announced.

Emmylou Harris, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Rodney Crowell and Sting also appear as special guests to share stories, reflect on their time working with Gill, and speak to his lasting impact on country music. The special will also feature a sit-down interview with Gill reflecting on his career, songwriting, musical influences and future plans, all fit with rare photos, performance footage, and interviews from the vault.

“From his timeless song catalog, numerous awards and unmatched musicianship, to the respect and camaraderie cultivated among his fellow musicians, and of course, his signature sense of humor, we can all agree Vince is a true titan in country music,” shares Margaret Comeaux, CMT’s Senior Vice President of Production, Music & Events. “He is a true ‘artist’s artist’ who has touched fans worldwide with his music and songwriting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bestow him with our most esteemed CMT Giants distinction.”

The new special will mark the first-ever televised performance from Belmont University’s new Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville.

Luke Combs Remains At No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart

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Luke Combs continues his reign on this week’s MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with “The Kind Of Love We Make.” This is his second No. 1 of 2022 following “Doin’ This” which peaked in March. 

This also marks his fifth multi-week No. 1 following “Cold As You,”“Forever After All,” “Lovin’ On You,” and “Even Though I’m Leaving” which each remained on top for two weeks. He also had a two week No. 1 as a songwriter for Carly Pearce and Lee Brice’s single “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”

“The Kind Of Love We Make” was written by Combs, Dan Isbell, Reid Isbell, and Jamie Davis.

Click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

Seaforth Slates New EP, ‘What I Get for Loving You,’ For Aug. 26

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Seaforth. Photo: Nolan Knight

Seaforth is slated to release their new Arista Nashville EP, What I Get For Loving You, on Aug. 26. The title track, penned by the duo’s Mitch Thompson and Tom Jordan alongside Rocky Block, is available everywhere now.

Featuring their summertime collaboration “Queen of Daytona Beach” with Sean Kingston and feel-good “Good Beer” with Jordan Davis, the eight-song EP also includes their viral hit “Breakups” and fan favorite “Magic.” Jordan produced the project entirely from the pair’s home studio.

Having amassed more than 340 global on-demand streams, the duo has been on their headlining “Good Beer Tour,” and have also made appearances at festivals including Watershed, Faster Horses, CMA Fest, and more.

The pair will join Chris Young for his U.K. tour and recently announced they will headline the iconic Troubadour club in Los Angeles on Sept. 6. They’ll also play a Nashville show on Sept. 27 at the Ryman Auditorium.

What I Get For Loving You Track List:
1. Queen of Daytona Beach (with Sean Kingston)
2. Palm of Your Hand
3. Breakups
4. Good Beer (feat. Jordan Davis)
5. Used To It
6. Dr. Phil
7. What I Get For Loving You
8. Magic

Symphonic Distribution Acquires Streaming Promotions

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Music technology and services company Symphonic has announced the acquisition of Nashville-based Streaming Promotions.

Founded in 2015, Streaming Promotions’ mission is to increase exposure and spins on streaming services. Past Streaming Promotions clients include Baha Men, Enrique Iglesias, For King & Country, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Judah & the Lion, Daughtry, Tim McGraw and more.

“I am so pleased to welcome Streaming Promotions to the Symphonic family,” says Randall Foster, Symphonic Chief Creative Officer and GM, Nashville. “User-Generated playlists and content is perhaps more important to artist development and fan acquisition today than ever before and I feel confident that Michael Sloane and team will be a great addition to our marketing mix, further cementing our commitment to helping independent artists and labels succeed.” 

“Upon forming Streaming Promotions seven years ago, we have sought to build communities around artists in an organic and authentic way,” adds Sloane, CEO of Streaming Promotions. “Finding playlists that build an artist’s career without the shortcuts of payola or bots. We’ve always looked to partner with artists and organizations looking to do the same. In conjunction with Symphonic we will be able to continue this mission and help find new fans for even higher quality talent. I’m thrilled to join forces with such a talented team to round out marketing services, building a platform for artists to grow and thrive. The future is very bright!” 

Streaming Promotions will remain a free-standing entity, offering services to artists and labels while applying Symphonic’s technology and infrastructure to help double down and continue growing their business, clientele, and services.

CRB Unveils 2022-2023 Board Of Directors

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The Country Radio Broadcasters have unveiled its 2022-2023 Board of Directors, including those members returning to CRB Officer positions such as Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media) as President, John Shomby (Country’s Radio Coach) as Vice President, and Beverlee Brannigan as Secretary.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome these new board members and thank our returning members,” Johnson comments. “Because of their generous commitment, the industry’s main event, Country Radio Seminar, and recognition of our genre’s finest broadcasters at the Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner will continue to grow stronger.”

Elected and appointed members that will serve on this year’s Board of Directors include Brannigan, Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), RJ Meacham (Curb Records), Charlie Morgan (Apple Music), Johnson, Judy Lakin (PickleJar), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio & Media), Royce Risser (UMG Nashville), Brittany Schaffer (Spotify), Shomby, and Matt Sunshine (The Center for Sales Strategy). Michelle Kammerer (Amazon Music), Brent Michaels (KUZZ), and Kelly Rich (Red Street Records) also join as newly added members.

Continuing their terms on this year’s Board are Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Johnny Chiang (Pandora), George Couri (Triple 8 Management/Triple Tigers), Mike Dungan (UMG Nashville), Gator Harrison (WSIX), Deb Herman (Apple Music), Steve Hodges (Sony Music Nashville), Clay Hunnicutt (BMLG), Jon Loba (BMG/Nashville), Mike McVay, Rod Phillips (iHeartMedia), Bob Richards (Cumulus), Tim Roberts (Audacy), Kristen Williams (WMN), and Lesly Simon (Pearl Records). Charlie Monk will continue as a Board Member Emeritus.

The CRS Board of Directors is made up of volunteer professionals from all areas of the country music industry. Together, they govern the CRB and see that its mission is being fulfilled. The organization was created to provide a platform and structure for education and growth for the country music format, connecting the interests of country radio with the country music industry.