Kasey Tyndall Signs With River House Artists, Sony Music Publishing

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Pictured (L-R): Rusty Gaston, Lynn-Oliver Cline, Kasey Tyndall, Zebb Luster, Kayla Adkins

Kasey Tyndall has signed a global publishing deal with River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

Hailing from Greenville, NC, Tyndall got her first big break as a singer-songwriter after winning the chance to sing alongside Keith Urban at one of his shows in 2015. Throughout her career, she’s shared the stage with Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Parmalee, Granger Smith, Whiskey Myers, Joe Diffie, Stryper, Jamey Johnson, and many more.

Recently, Tyndall has been recording new music in Nashville, unveiling her newest single, “Middle Man,” on May 21. She is currently on tour with Jamey Johnson and Whiskey Myers with plans to tour with Drake White this fall.

“We have been big fans of Kasey for a couple years now and knew that if the opportunity ever presented itself, we would love to work with her,” says Zebb Luster, vice president & general manager, River House Artists. “Her determination and confidence in who she is as an artist has really grown since moving to Nashville and we are stoked to help her cultivate a long-term career in this business. She is a true entertainer!”

“I am beyond excited to be starting a new chapter in my career and joining the River House family,” shares Tyndall. “Their work ethic is contagious, and I couldn’t be more thankful for their belief in my music!”

Summerfest 2021 Announces Revised COVID-19 Entry Protocols

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Summerfest 2021 has announced that it will be enforcing a vaccination requirement for the upcoming festival taking place Sept. 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. Under the new policy, patrons must present either a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours of the event, including the Wednesday Weekend Preview concerts and the Little Big Town and Bodeans concert on Aug. 13 both held at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater

“We collaborated with national health experts and music industry executives and determined this was the best course of action for Summerfest.” says Don Smiley, president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Upon entry at any gate, all attendees will be asked to show a valid COVID-19 vaccination card or proof of a negative test. An original vaccination card, a printed copy of a valid vaccination card, or negative test will be accepted. Documentation may also be presented in digital form. For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours (3 days) of attending the festival.  To avoid any entry delay, participants are encouraged to obtain a test before coming to the concert.

“Milwaukee World Festival has been a community leader and a tremendous partner in prioritizing the health of festival staff, vendors, performers, and attendees throughout their planning,” shares Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson. “We are pleased with their proactive decision to implement these additional safety measures and ensure festival-goers can feel comfortable attending this beloved music fest responsibly.”

Per current CDC guidelines, masks will also be recommended for indoor spaces, including the Summerfest Store, First Aid stations, and restrooms. If an individual is unvaccinated, it is recommended that a mask be worn when attending large gatherings.

Summerfest features over 1,000 performances on 12 stages, along with food, beverages, and activities. This year’s lineup includes Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Megan Thee Stallion, Jonas Brothers,  Luke Bryan, Chance the Rapper, Guns N’ Roses, Dave Chapelle, Wilco, Dave Matthews Band, Diplo, Fitz    and The Tantrums, Bleachers, Dave Chapelle, Black Pumas, Run the Jewels, Pixies, Rise Against, Goo Goo Dolls and many more.

Nelly Releases Second Single Off New Country-Inspired Album, ‘Heartland’

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Nelly

Nelly has teamed up with Blanco Brown and Breland for his upbeat new single, “High Horse,” available everywhere now. “High Horse” marks the second release from the double Diamond-selling, multi-Platinum rapper’s upcoming country-inspired album, Heartland, dropping Aug. 27 via RECORDS/Columbia.

Packed with throwback country twang, the track features Nelly’s iconic rap style and showcases a huge range of vocals, blending funk with honky tonk styles combined from the three diverse artists. Blanco shows his range, bringing the twang and hitting the ultra-high notes while Breland provides his genre-blurring sound and smooth vocals.

“Good music brings all types of people together and this track, ‘High Horse’ is a bangin’ track that merges my style with Blanco and Breland’s styles,” Nelly shares. “When I woke up the next morning after recording it, I thought, ‘Wow we did something really wild last night!’  After a tough year for everyone, I hope ‘High Horse’ brings hip hop fans and country fans together to celebrate us all being together again!”

“High Horse” further sets the stage for Nelly’s upcoming country-influenced album which showcases Nelly’s ability to transcend genres, defy labels, and blend his sound with the true heartbeat of country music. The first single released from Heartland, “Lil Bit,” featuring Florida Georgia Line and was recently certified Platinum.

Nelly has seen crossover success in country, from his collaboration with Tim McGraw in 2004 with “Over and Over,” to his Diamond-certified success on Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise,” Jimmie Allen’s “Good Times Roll,” Kane Brown’s remix of “Cool Again,” and his own remake of Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man.”

September’s Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Rescheduled To 2022

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Next month’s Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam has been rescheduled to next year, it was announced today (Aug. 10).

Due to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in Bay County, Florida and across the country, festival organizers have moved the festival originally scheduled for Sept. 3-5, 2021 to June 3-5, 2022.

Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion and Brooks & Dunn were scheduled to headline the 9th annual festival, with support from Gary Allan, Chris Janson, Scotty McCreery, Tracy Lawrence, and more.

The rescheduling announcement follows the news of updated COVID protocols for several festivals across the nation, including Tennessee’s Bonnaroo, which will now require COVID vaccinations or a negative test for entry.

Fans who have already purchased passes have the option of retaining those passes until next year’s Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. For those interested, refunds will be made available in seven days. Additional information regarding refunds and transfers can be found at gulfcoastjam.com.

BREAKING: Bonnaroo To Require COVID Vaccine Or Negative Test For Entry

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Bonnaroo 2019. Photo: Charles Reagan Hackleman

Bonnaroo has just announced that they will be enforcing a vaccine requirement ahead of this year’s festival, running Thursday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 5. In order to attend the 2021 festival, patrons must present a full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours of entering the property.

“Bonnaroo strongly encourages vaccination. The last day to receive the second shot of Moderna or Pfizer, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson is Thursday, Aug. 19,” festival organizers shared on its website. “Bonnaroo requests that unvaccinated individuals wear a mask at all times while on The Farm.”

Upon arriving on the Bonnaroo farm, patrons will be required to receive a Health Check Wristband at any campground medical tent. These wristbands will allow entry into the festival for the entire duration of the event.

For attendees for forgot to receive a test, lost their vaccination card, or are outside of the 72-hour window, COVID-19 Rapid Anti-gen tests will be available at all Plaza Medical Tents for $40. If you test positive, a second complimentary test will be given for confirmation.

For anyone who tests positive upon arriving at the Bonnaroo farm, they will be notified of their test status, have their festival wristband removed, and will be provided with a pre-printed card with instructions on how to request a refund for their ticket. Additionally, any patrons who test positive before the festival or who are still in the 14-day isolation window will be eligible for a full ticket refund.

Bonnaroo will also require masks in any indoor spaces regardless of vaccination states, including the General Store, Plaza Barns, and all enclosed activations.

Reyna Roberts Signs With Eclipse Music Group

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Pictured (L-R): Kurt Locher (Founder, Eclipse Music Group), Denise Stevens (Partner, Loeb & Loeb), Ryan McMahan (Co-founder, Oath Management), Reyna Roberts, Larry Pareigis (Co-founder, Oath Management), Penny Gattis (General Manager, Eclipse Music Publishing), Samuel Roberts, Jamie Bruno (Creative Manager, Eclipse Music Publishing)

Rising country artist Reyna Roberts has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group.

Roberts was born in Alaska into a military family, and grew up in Alabama and California. She moved to Nashville in March 2020 and shortly after released her single “Stompin Grounds,” which was featured during Monday Night Football. She was named as part of the 2021 class of CMT’s Next Women of Country and recently joined Jamey Johnson as a special guest on his summer tour and made her festival debut at Watershed Festival.

Roberts joins Ronnie Bowman, Nick Connors, Sarah Darling, Jeff Garrison, Early James, Jordan James, Eric Masse, Jim McCormick, and Payton Smith on Eclipse Music Group’s publishing roster.

“We are thrilled to welcome Reyna to the Eclipse Music family,” says Penny Gattis, head of Eclipse’ Publishing division.  “It’s been amazing to watch Reyna’s artistic vision come to life through her songwriting, powerhouse vocals and electric live performances. She’s the definition of an entertainer and her dedication to her artistry is inspiring. We are honored to be her publishing home.”

“I am incredibly grateful that Eclipse has welcomed me into their family,” says Roberts. “We share the same vision and dream. Kurt, Penny, and Jamie understand me as an artist and writer. I’m looking forward to us winning together!”

Ben Rector & Lindsay Ell To Perform World Cup Qualifier Pre-Game Concert At Nissan Stadium

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Ben Rector. Photo: Courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitor Corps

Singer-songwriter Ben Rector will headline a free concert outside Nissan Stadium prior to the World Cup Qualifying match between the USA and Canada on Sept. 5. Country artist Lindsay Ell will open the show at 4:15 p.m. with Rector taking the stage at 5:15 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. match. Additionally, Nashville country trio Runaway June will perform the national anthem. The concert is free and open to the public, including those without game tickets.

This will be U.S. Soccer’s first home match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign and serves as a preview with Nashville in contention to serve as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. team has had some recent significant wins, beating rival Mexico on Aug. 1 in the Gold Cup, after defeating them on June 6 in the Concacaf National League final, resulting in two trophies for the U.S. Men’s National Team.

Ell, who is Canadian, represented Nashville Soccer Club as part of the league’s 25th Season Celebration and helped them unveil their MLS away jersey, called the Nashville Vibe.

“We see this as a dress rehearsal to World Cup 2026, and having live music is essential to showing FIFA how we stand out from other destinations,” says Butch Spyridon, president and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “With Nashville’s deep base of talent, we thought it would be fitting and fun to add a native Canadian with our Nashville headliner to add to the spirit of the game.”

The concert will take place on the South Plaza between Gates 8 and 9 at Nissan Stadium. Gates will open at 3 p.m. alongside U.S. Soccer’s official FanHQ event, a pregame fan activation created to extend the fan experience beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch. The event will include music, games, food and more.

Currently home to Nashville SC, the city has developed a rich history of supporting the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and drawing impressive crowds. The USA began its march to the 2017 Concacaf Gold Cup title by playing to a 1-1 draw with Panama in front of 47,622 fans – then a record attendance mark for soccer in the state of Tennessee.

Artist Action: Chris Young, Oak Ridge Boys, Chris Janson, Evan Cline

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Chris Young Joins The Pandora Billionaire Club

Pictured (L-R): Beville Dunkerley (Pandora), Chris Young, and Alina Thompson (Pandora). Photo: Chris Hollo

Following the release of his new eighth studio album, Famous Friends, multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young has recently earned over 4 billion streams to date on Pandora.

Young was surprised backstage following a performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday (Aug. 7) with a plaque to commemorate the achievement. In recognition of the Opry member’s new status with the streaming platform, Chris has also been added to the Pandora Country Billionaires station.

His new 14-song project, led by the multi-week Gold-certified No. 1 title track duet with Kane Brown, features several more of Young’s famous friends, including a collaboration with Mitchell Tenpenny on “At The End Of A Bar” which debuted as the No. 1 country song on Pandora’s Top Thumb Hundred Chart this week. The new project also features a collaboration with Lauren Alaina, plus background vocals from Sarah Buxton and Hillary Lindsey.

 

 

The Oak Ridge Boys Return To Opryland For A Country Christmas

Grammy Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, will return to Gaylord Opryland to celebrate the holiday season with a 31-show residency as part of the resort’s 38th annual A Country Christmas event. The Oaks’ Christmas in Tennessee Dinner Show, running Nov. 24 through Dec. 25, 2021, features a holiday meal followed by The Oak Ridge Boys and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites, and timeless hits.

“We are excited to be home in Nashville again for our 2021 Christmas shows,” said The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall during their 10th-anniversary appearance as Grand Ole Opry members on Saturday night (Aug. 7). “This opportunity to return to the remarkable Gaylord Opryland Resort is a blessing. We had a great time last year, and we look forward to 31 more shows this year! We hope you will join us there to celebrate the joys of Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland Resort!”

The Oak Ridge Boys also helped ring in the inaugural Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 8, after Swedish racer Marcus Ericsson took home the trophy.

 

 

Chris Janson Receives Key To His Hometown Of Perryville, Missouri

Pictured (L-R): Mike Sauer (Presiding commissioner, Perry County), Keith Hoehn (Dist. #1 Commissioner, Perry County), Chris Janson, Jay Wengert (Dist. #2 Commissioner, Perry County), Ken Baer (Mayor, Perryville). Photo: Zachary Sinclair

Chris Janson returned to his hometown of Perryville, Missouri on Saturday (Aug. 8), selling a personal record 5,000 hard tickets. He treated fans to a set boasting his four No. 1 hits and new music, due for release soon.

To commemorate the occasion, Perryville Mayor Ken Baer and several members of the county government joined Janson on stage to present him with a key to the city.

On Aug. 25, Janson will help commemorate the behind-the-scenes talent of country music via the ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards. Then, on Sept. 2 the Grand Ole Opry member will close out the Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo 2021 event with a special finale performance.

 

 

Evan Cline Signs With LP Creative For Management Representation

Pictured (L-R): Dustin Kovacic, Jordan Keller (Keller, Turner, Andrews & Ghanem), Evan Cline, LeAnn Phelan (LP Creative MGMT). Photo: Annie Lauren

Pop producer, songwriter, and artist Evan Cline has signed with LP Creative for management representation.

Hailing from Pennsylvania, Cline produced pop artist Karl Michael’s recently released single “Liar” ft. Teddy Swims, which earned 400,000 streams its first week out. He has also signed on to co-produce forthcoming EP’s by Michael and rising country artist Peytan Porter. The triple threat singer, songwriter, and producer is currently in the studio working on new music to be released in 2022.

Cline moved to Nashville three years ago, and since then has collaborated with David Ryan Harris, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, CB30, and Matt Bronleewe. In addition, Carnival Cruise Line featured his solely written and self-produced song, “Time For A Comeback,” in their digital ad campaign across social media platforms this year.

“I met Evan over zoom and instantly connected with him. And then I heard his music. It blew me away. His melodies, production, songwriting and voice are all truly special. I’m excited to be on this journey with such a talented and kind soul,” says LeAnn Phelan, Owner, LP Creative.

“LeAnn was someone I met from the start, and she really embraced my sound and she continues to encourage me to be authentic to myself. I am grateful for her, and so inspired and energized by the artist and songwriter community in Nashville,” shares Cline.

BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Series Launches Featuring Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane, More

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“How I Wrote That Song,” a limited-edition of BMI’s signature series, has been launched featuring acclaimed songwriters and producers from country, rock and R&B/hip-hop by BMI, Beasley Media Group, and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology.

Each episode of the 12-part series will give audiences an insider’s look into the creative process of writing and producing hits as well as the stories behind them. Hosted by Brian Ives, music creators in the series include Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), Oak Felder, Mooski and Parker McCollum, among many others. A new episode will air every two weeks on Beasley Media Group radio stations across the country, with the video component posted on https://bbgi.com/.

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“After last year’s successful ‘Hundred Years of Radio’ project, BMI is thrilled to join forces again with longtime partners Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology for the launch of ‘How I Wrote That Song,’” says Clay Bradley, BMI’s Vice President, Creative, Nashville. “Thanks to Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio for giving our songwriters a platform to share their music and the stories behind how they created some of their biggest hit songs.”

“We are thrilled to once again join BMI and Beasley Media Group to celebrate the power of music and honor the artists who write the songs that inspire us, move us, and contribute to the soundtrack of our lives,” says Joe D’Angelo, Xperi’s Senior Vice President Radio. “Xperi recently marked the 15th anniversary of HD Radio technology’s launch in a US vehicle, and we are proud to help deliver these amazing songs with HD Radio technology’s crystal clear, static-free sound to tens of millions of listeners.”

“After a highly successful and similar partnership with BMI and Xperi in 2020, we decided to bring back this popular feature to celebrate the biggest hit songwriters that are heard on our great radio stations,” says Justin Chase, Beasley Media Group’s Chief Content Officer. “It’s always fascinating to hear the story behind our favorite songs, and we’re excited to present this exclusive content to our on-air and digital audiences.”

Chase Rice Earns Third Career No. 1 With ‘Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.’

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Chase Rice has achieved his second chart-topper as an artist with his latest single “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. (feat. Florida Georgia Line),” this week. The track also reached No. 2 on Spotify’s most-streamed Hot Country songs of 2021 thus far.

The single follows his double Platinum-certified, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You,” which was one of the Top 5 most-played songs on country radio in 2019. “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” marks a full circle moment for Rice and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, who first topped the charts as co-writers on FGL’s Diamond-certified hit “Cruise” when making music together as new-to-Nashville roommates more than a decade ago.

“Sharing a No. 1 song together not once, but twice, is more than we ever could have imagined years ago, when we were just three friends chasing a crazy dream,” notes Rice. “I’m so grateful to the fans and country radio for connecting with and supporting this song the way they have. There’s no better feeling as an artist than knowing that writing and singing your truth resonates with people… The journey of this song has been so special. Not only did it give me, Brian and Tyler the chance to work on music together again; it was also written on the bus at one of my last live shows before the world shut down–and now it’s sitting atop the chart just as we’re getting back to enjoying live music together. The timing couldn’t be more perfect.”

“There is always an inspiring energy when the three of us come together,” add Kelley and Hubbard, who co-produced the song alongside Rice and Corey Crowder. “You could just feel it in the house back when we were roommates, and it is amplified that much more now when we collaborate. Our first No. 1 changed all of our lives in more ways than we could have ever imagined, and we’ve certainly lived a lot of life since then. To be celebrating our second No. 1 together is surreal and a full circle moment. We’re so thankful to Chase for his friendship over the years and sharing in this crazy dream of ours.”