COIN
Nashville-based band COIN has released “Youuu,” the latest track from their upcoming album Dreamland, set to drop Feb. 21, and announced a tour in support of the new project.
“We wish to control everything before we simply choose to notice anything,” says COIN’s lead singer Chase Lawrence of “Youuu,” which he began crafting in California. “I’m still learning, but I don’t want to waste my time trying to find something special, only to realize I was holding it all along.”
“From Nashville to Seoul to London to Los Angeles, we recorded everywhere but a studio,” he continued. “For the past two years, we made this album in green rooms, bedrooms, airplanes and buses. Dreamland is a patchwork quilt of everywhere we’ve been – a sonic journal of orchestras, out of tune guitars, church choirs and iPhone voice memos.”
The group, known for their 2016 breakthrough hit “Talk Too Much,” followed by singles “Let It All Out” and their latest “Crash My Car,” have earned more than 252 million streams and have been a mainstay at alternative radio. They will hit the road this year in support of the new album, with a 22-city tour to launch March 10 in Tampa, Florida. The tour will include a stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on March 14.
2020 TOUR DATES
March 10—Tampa, FL—The Ritz Ybor
March 12—Orlando, FL—House of Blues Orlando
March 13—Atlanta, GA—Tabernacle
March 14—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
March 15—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore Charlotte
March 19—Boston, MA—House of Blues Boston
March 20—Asbury Park, NJ—The Stone Pony
March 21—Baltimore, MD—Baltimore Soundstage
March 22—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living Arts
March 24—Pittsburgh, PA—Roxian Theatre
March 26—Detroit, MI—Saint Andrew’s Hall
March 27—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues Cleveland
March 28—Columbus, OH—Express Live!
March 31—Denver, CO—Ogden Theatre
April 1—Salt Lake City, UT—The Complex
April 3—San Diego, CA—The Observatory North Park
April 4—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern
April 6—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
April 9—Houston, TX—House of Blues Houston
April 10—Dallas, TX—South Side Ballroom
April 11—Kansas City, MO—The Truman
April 12—Minneapolis, MN—Varsity Theater
Dolly Parton Inks Multi-Year Partnership For Greeting Card Line With American Greetings
/by Jessica NicholsonDolly Parton. Photo: Rob Hoffman
Dolly Parton‘s iconic music and witty “Dolly-isms” will soon be used in digital and physical products for American Greetings, thanks to a new multi-year deal the company has signed with the legendary singer-songwriter. This will mark Parton’s first line of greeting cards.
The deal will include digital and physical products that will incorporate her music, while cards featuring her classic “Dolly-isms” will be available in the next few months. The digital products will be offered worldwide, while physical products will initially be offered via e-commerce channels. In honor of Parton’s upcoming birthday on Jan. 19, American Greetings will release a birthday audio and video “SmashUp” e-card, inspired by Parton’s classic “9 to 5.”
“I am so thrilled to begin this relationship with the folks at American Greetings,” says Parton. “When presented with this opportunity I knew it was perfect for me. I love connecting with people in unique ways and being able to integrate products that take inspiration from my music and the life lessons I have learned through the years makes this extra special. I know first-hand how a few words in a card can change someone’s day for the better. I am looking forward to working with the creative group at American Greetings to develop cards that do just that!”
“We are so excited to announce this relationship with Dolly because we make products that are expressions of happiness, laughter, and love, all of which are qualities that she personifies with her infectious, joyful personality,” says Rob Matousek, GM, Direct to Consumer Business at American Greetings. “We believe everyone should feel as special as they are, especially on their birthday. Creating these products with Dolly helps us inspire people to share some happiness with friends and family on their special day.”
More details on Parton’s line of greetings cards and other products will be rolled out in coming months.
Phil Vassar Strips It Down On Latest CD Project
/by Lorie HollabaughPhil Vassar is releasing his 10th studio album, Stripped Down, today. The new project features songs penned by Vassar over the past 20 years but never-before recorded, as well as “Postmarked Birmingham,” and “This is Where The End Starts,” which he co-wrote with daughter Haley. Numerous hit writers collaborated with Vassar on the album including Ross Copperman, John Rich, Don Sampson and Charlie Black.
“We’re peeling back the music to the core with this album. It’s how these songs were written and I’m really proud of how it turned out,” said Vassar. “We all have a tendency to overproduce things sometimes and we really made a conscious effort not to on this album.”
2020 marks an important anniversary for Vassar—20 years ago his first No. 1 single, “Just Another Day in Paradise,” was released. To celebrate, Vassar is embarking on a very intimate, acoustic tour titled “Stripped Down.” The busy entertainer also has a new TV series, Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar, which launched on the Circle Network and airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. CT.
STRIPPED DOWN TRACK LISTING
Ashley McBryde’s New Album, ‘Never Will,’ Coming April 3
/by Jessica NicholsonWarner Music Nashville’s Ashley McBryde will release her sophomore album, Never Will, on April 3. McBryde co-wrote nine of the tracks on this 11-song, Jay Joyce-produced project, which includes recent releases such as the clever “One Night Standards” and hard-charging revenge murder anthem “Martha Divine.” The project follows her 2018 major label debut, Girl Going Nowhere, which offered her breakthrough song “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” as well as “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” and “Radioland.”
“The significance behind the album title comes from the lyrics in the title track: ‘I Didn’t, I Don’t and I Never Will,’” McBryde says with the same conviction that fueled Nowhere. “Before we recorded it with Jay [Joyce] in the studio, I said to my bandmates, ‘If we’re going to cut this and put it on the record, you’re promising anyone who ever listens to our music, we don’t listen to the noise in the background. We didn’t, we don’t and we never will. Don’t cut it unless you’re willing to promise it.’ And we cut it right then.”
Since her 2018 debut, McBryde has earned an ACM Award for New Female Vocalist of the Year, a CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, and is currently a two-time Grammy nominee at the upcoming awards show, for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance, both for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.”
See the track listing for Never Will below:
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BREAKING: Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan Placed On “Administrative Leave”
/by Jessica NicholsonDeborah Dugan. Photo: courtesy The Recording Academy
Deborah Dugan, who took the helm as president and CEO of The Recording Academy on Aug. 1, 2019, has been placed on immediate administrative leave, in light of concerns raised by the Board of The Recording Academy, according to a memo sent to Recording Academy members. Board Chair Harvey Mason Jr. will serve as interim President and CEO.
MusicRow Magazine obtained a copy of the memo, which reads:
Prior to joining The Recording Academy, Dugan served as CEO of (RED), the AIDS nonprofit co-founded in 2006 by U2 singer Bono and activist Bobby Shriver. She took on the position at the Recording Academy in August after the exit of Neil Portnow, who had led the organization for 17 years.
A former Wall Street mergers and acquisitions attorney, Dugan was also president of Disney Publishing Worldwide, and executive vice president of EMI Records Group/Angel Records.
The news comes just over a week before the upcoming Grammy Awards, which are slated for Jan. 26 at the Los Angeles Staples Center.
DISClaimer: Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Jessi Alexander, Drew Fish Top New Releases
/by Robert K OermannAshley McBryde. Photo: Daniel Meigs
This day belongs to country’s new breed.
Jordan Davis, Brandon Lay, Logan Mize and Filmore are all here with new sounds. I have expressed my affection for all of them in the past, and I am happy to report that they are starting the new year off with audio excellence.
Three of my favorite new female artists are with us today as well. Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark and Disc of the Day winner Jessi Alexander all belong on your playlists. Do this now.
Texan Drew Fish wins this week’s DisCovery Award.
BRANDON LAY/For My Money
Writers: Brandon Lay/Andrew DeRoberts; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; EMI
– Pretty funky. Pretty groovy. Pretty infectious. Pretty dang good. He’s fakin’ it ‘til he makes it, because she thinks he’s got money that he ain’t.
ASHLEY McBRYDE/Martha Divine
Writers: Ashley McBryde/Jeremy Spillman; Producer: Jay Joyce; Publisher: none listed; Warner
– This dark ditty rocks. She’s out for revenge against Miss Martha because that Jezebel is Daddy’s lover. It’s been awhile since we had a good murder lyric in country music, hasn’t it? Not to mention a solid story song.
JORDAN DAVIS/Heads Carolina, Tails California
Writers: Mark D. Sanders/Tim Nichols; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; Amazon/MCA
– Jordan takes the Jo Dee Messina oldie at a slower, bluesier pace. It has a rump-shaking, head bobbing vibe. Which is mighty attractive and also shines a light on how well written the song is. I could definitely get used to this addictive groove.
LOGAN MIZE/I Ain’t Gotta Grow Up
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; Big Yellow Dog
– I dig this guy. Everything he does is just so listenable….. and so country. This is a party bopper with an itchy beat, a jaunty vocal and a smiling attitude. In other words, a hit. There’s an equally delightful version with country up-and-comer Willie Jones.
BRANDY CLARK/Who You Thought I Was
Writers: none listed; Producer: Jay Joyce: Publisher: none listed; Warner
– This woman is just awesome, that’s all. Her liquid vocal, her lovely melody, her pristinely constructed song and her overall artistry are all perfectly in place here. She is a country queen if I have ever heard one in my life.
DREW FISH & PAM TILLIS/Every Damn Time
Writers: Drew Fish/Roger Brown/Chris Colston; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; DF
– Tennessee meets Texas on this shiny, shimmery, romantic waltz. It’s on Lone Star State traditionalist Drew’s CD Wishful Drinkin.’
FILMORE/State I’m In
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; Curb
– He can’t outrun her memory, but at least he’s rocking out. I particularly like the way the drums are miked in this fresh sounding track. Filmore’s tenor vocal is also well recorded. Who produced this?
JESSI ALEXANDER/Mama Drank
Writers: Jessi Alexander/Jon Randall; Producers: Jessi Alexander/Jon Randall Stewart/Leslie Richter; Publisher: none listed; JA
– This is the “workin’ mom blues,” complete with a solid backbeat, a hillbilly soul-sister vocal, lotsa guitar twang and a minor key moan or two. I have always been a super fan of this woman. But this something else from this brilliant creator, a stone masterpiece.
CODY PURVIS/Drinkin’ Terms
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; CP
– Well, it’s a novel idea for a song. An ex tries to contact him, but he tells her, “We ain’t on drinkin’ terms.” In other words, it’s over, babe.
A THOUSAND HORSES/Drinking Song
Writers: none listed; Producer: Dave Cobb; Publisher: none listed; Low Country
-Sounds like an anthem to me. The combination here is a solidly country song with searing electric guitar work.
Mickey Guyton, Brandi Carlile, Leslie Fram Discuss Gender Inequality On Country Radio With Samantha Bee
/by Jessica NicholsonBrandi Carlile on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
This week, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee highlighted the ongoing struggles of female country artists to earn airplay on country radio.
Samantha Bee visited Nashville to meet up with several artists, including Brandi Carlile, Mickey Guyton, Margo Price and Tanya Tucker, as well as CMT’s Leslie Fram, who each offered their perspectives.
“Radio is still king so I feel like we are training people not to hear female voices,” Fram said.
They offered insights from Jada E. Watson’s “Gender Representation on Country Format Radio” study, which stated that in 2000, 67% of artists represented in the country format were men, while 33% were females. In the past eight years, there has been a 66% decline in music heard by female artists on country radio; in 2018, male artists performed 89% of the music heard on country radio, with only 11% of the radio format’s music coming from female artists.
“I wrote a song called ‘Pay Gap,’ and that’s exactly what it’s about,” said Price. “That lost me a lot of those mainstream country fans that I had. I was blacklisted by a lot of those [mainstream label] people because my music talked about real life problems. They just didn’t like what I liked to say. But there are people in rural America who need to hear these songs, especially young women.”
Guyton offered insight on questions of race and gender in country music.
“Black people love country music and there are so many people who look like me that love country music and that’s what I’m here to do. We’re really just paving the way. We deserve to have our time here,” Guyton said.
“There is really no one person you can point a finger at,” Carlile said. “Anyone that listens to country music, anyone who loves country music, despite where you fall on the political spectrum or who it is you are, ask yourself this question, which is what do you want her daughter to know about herself? And if you can’t get that from country music, if you can’t get that from country radio, it’s a problem.”
Watch the video below:
COIN Announces 2020 Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonCOIN
Nashville-based band COIN has released “Youuu,” the latest track from their upcoming album Dreamland, set to drop Feb. 21, and announced a tour in support of the new project.
“We wish to control everything before we simply choose to notice anything,” says COIN’s lead singer Chase Lawrence of “Youuu,” which he began crafting in California. “I’m still learning, but I don’t want to waste my time trying to find something special, only to realize I was holding it all along.”
“From Nashville to Seoul to London to Los Angeles, we recorded everywhere but a studio,” he continued. “For the past two years, we made this album in green rooms, bedrooms, airplanes and buses. Dreamland is a patchwork quilt of everywhere we’ve been – a sonic journal of orchestras, out of tune guitars, church choirs and iPhone voice memos.”
The group, known for their 2016 breakthrough hit “Talk Too Much,” followed by singles “Let It All Out” and their latest “Crash My Car,” have earned more than 252 million streams and have been a mainstay at alternative radio. They will hit the road this year in support of the new album, with a 22-city tour to launch March 10 in Tampa, Florida. The tour will include a stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on March 14.
Luke Bryan Announces New Album, Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Bryan. Photo: Jim Wright
Luke Bryan will release his seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here on April 24. The project follows his 2017 project What Makes You Country, which was his third consecutive release to debut at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top 200 and his fifth to debut at the pinnacle of Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart.
He will take his new music on the road beginning May 28 in Cincinnati, Ohio with his 40+ show Proud To Be Right Here tour, which will welcome Caylee Hammack, Runaway June, and Morgan Wallen.
Proud To Be Right Here tour dates:
5/28/2020 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
5/29/2020 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
5/30/2020 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
6/5/2020 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
6/18/2020 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
6/19/2020 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
6/20/2020 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
6/25/2020 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest at American Family Insurance Amphitheater*
7/16/2020 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre**
7/17/2020 – Mtn View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
7/18/2020 – Sacramento, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
7/23/2020 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
7/24/2020 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
7/25/2020 – Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
7/30/2020 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
7/31/2020 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
8/4/2020 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
8/5/2020 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
8/6/2020 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
8/14/2020 – Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
8/21/2020 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
8/23/2020 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/28/2020 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
8/29/2020 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
8/30/2020 – Charleston, SC – to be announced….
9/24/2020 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
9/25/2020 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
9/26/2020 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
10/1/2020 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center
10/2/2020 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome
10/8/2020 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
10/9/2020 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center**
10/10/2020 – San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater**
Morgan Wallen on all dates except **
Morgan only*
Caylee Hammack May 28- July 31
Runaway June August 4- October 10
Old Dominion Welcomes Dustin Lynch, Carly Pearce For 2020 Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughOld Dominion are heading out on the road on the U.S. leg of their “We Are Old Dominion Tour,” which kicks off in May. The tour will visit 13 cities, including Key West, Charleston, and Tuscaloosa, with Dustin Lynch and Carly Pearce set to open on select dates.
“We are so excited for this line up! We’ve had the pleasure of playing shows and making music with both Carly Pearce and Dustin Lynch for years now,” said Old Dominion frontman Matt Ramsey. “Dustin brings the heat like no other, and it will be amazing to have a female act as strong as Carly out there with us!”
Old Dominion gained another No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts with “One Man Band” at the end of 2019. With over 219 million streams, the sweetly sentimental tune marks the band’s eighth consecutive No. 1 and biggest song to date. They are set to perform it on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 20.
Newly added “We Are Old Dominion” Summer Tour dates:
May 05 – Key West Amphitheater – Key West, FL
May 14 – White Oak Amphitheatre – Greensboro, NC ^^*
May 15 – Volvo Car Stadium – Charleston, SC ^^*
May 20 – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater – Tuscaloosa, AL ^^*
May 21 – The Wharf Amphitheater – Orange Beach, AL ^^*
Jun 04 – Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row – Westbrook, ME ^^*
Jun 05 – CMAC – Canandaigua, NY ^^*
Jul 16 – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA *
Jul 17 – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s – Stateline, NV
Jul 22 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS ^^*
Jul 23 – Walmart AMP – Rogers, AR ^^*
Aug 20 – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park – Simpsonville, SC ^^*
Aug 21 – PNC Waterside Pavilion – Solomons, MD ^^*
^^ – Dustin Lynch
* – Carly Pearce