
A group of renowned Jamaican musicians and engineers, dubbed Positive Vibrations, are injecting some Jamaican soul into country favorites on their new album, Country Goes Reggae, due out on July 22.
Prior to the album’s full release, “Smile (feat. Uncle Kracker)” will available for fans to enjoy early on July 15. Additionally, “Eyes On You (feat. Chase Rice)” is available now.
The idea for Country Goes Reggae came on a trip to Negril, Jamaica in 2019, when producers The Berman Brothers were sitting at sunset at a beach bar listening to Reggae classics as a car passed by blasting U.S. country songs. they knew the two worlds, with the blend of different styles and cultures, would work perfectly together.
The 11-track project recreates the musical arrangements behind beloved country hits, featuring Jimmie Allen, Randy Houser, Alexandra Kay, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Landon Parker, Chase Rice, Uncle Kracker, Lainey Wilson, and Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama and Dolly Parton.
The upcoming project reimagines Parton’s “Two Doors Down,” Alabama’s “Pass It On Down,” Rascal Flatts’ “I Like The Sound of That,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup,” Uncle Kracker’s “Smile,” Randy Houser’s “Boots On,” Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To,” and more.
Country Goes Reggae Track List:
1. “Eyes on You (feat. Chase Rice)”
2. “Make Me Want To (feat. Jimmie Allen)”
3. “Red Solo Cup (feat. Toby Keith)”
4. “I Like the Sound of That (feat. Rascal Flatts)”
5. “Two Doors Down (feat. Dolly Parton)”
6. “Smile (feat. Uncle Kracker)”
7. “Things a Man Oughta Know (feat. Lainey Wilson)”
8. “Boots On (feat. Randy Houser)”
9. “Pass It On Down (feat. Alabama)”
10. “Ready to Run (feat. Alexandra Kay)”
11. “Save It For A Rainy Day (feat. Landon Parker)”
Priscilla Block Extends ‘Welcome To The Block Party Tour’ Into The Fall
/by Lorie HollabaughPriscilla Block is extending her “Welcome to the Block Party Tour” into fall with a string of new dates beginning Oct. 13.
The fall run will include shows in Chicago, Knoxville, Des Moines, Charleston, and will feature a Music City show at the Nashville Palace on Nov. 3. This second run of dates follows Block’s headlining spring tour, where she sold out 11 of 14 shows. Pre-sale for the newly added dates will begin tomorrow (July 12), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (July 15).
“I am so excited to announce the second leg of my ‘Welcome to the Block Party Tour!'” says Block. “As a little girl, I always dreamed of writing my own songs and singing them to crowds of people. The fans absolutely blew me away earlier this year, selling out shows, singing every word to every song, and making my songs their own. There were so many places that we didn’t get to the first time around, so I can’t wait to give the fans this second round of shows! See y’all on the road.”
Block is also embarking on her first-ever international tour this summer in Glasgow on Aug. 22 along with visits in London, Leicester shire, and Dublin.
“Welcome to the Block Party Tour” Dates:
10.13 – LRH – Liberty Township, OH
10.14 – Jergel’s – Warrendale, PA
10.15 – 8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis, IN
10.20 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
10.21 – Joe’s on Weed – Chicago, IL
10.22 – Elevation at the Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
10.26 – Rick’s Cafe – Starkville, MS
10.27 – Cotton Eyed Joe’s – Knoxville, TN
10.28 – Silverado’s – Black Mountain, NC
10.29 – Rome River Jam – Rome, GA
11.3 – Nashville Palace – Nashville, TN
11.11 – Bluestone – Columbus, OH
11.12 – Boondock’s – Springfield, IL
11.17 – Blue Room – Statesboro, GA
11.18 – Blind Horse – Greenville, SC
11.19 – Music Farm – Charleston, SC
Reba Announces Fall Arena Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughReba McEntire is heading out on a new fall arena tour, “Reba Live In Concert,” set to kick off Oct. 13 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The 17-city trek will feature special guest Terri Clark, and will visit St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis, Ft. Worth, Savannah and more, with a Nashville date at Bridgestone Arena set for Oct. 21.
“I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road again this fall,” McEntire shares. “We had so much fun in the spring and I’m ready to get back out there with my buddy Terri Clark!”
Tickets for “Reba Live In Concert” go on sale this Friday (July 15), and fans can access a special presale beginning tomorrow (July 12) by signing up for McEntire’s email list. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets from Tuesday-Thursday through the Citi Entertainment program.
McEntire has also been busy with her acting career, recently announcing The Hammer, a Lifetime movie she is appearing in and executive producing. She is also set to join the ABC series Big Sky as a regular for its upcoming third season.
“Reba Live In Concert” Dates:
October 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME
October 14 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
October 15 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
October 20 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
October 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
October 22 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
October 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
October 29 – Corpus Christi, TX – AmericanBank Center
November 3 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
November 4 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
November 5 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
November 10 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
November 11 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
November 12 – Savannah, GA- Enmarket Arena
November 17 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
November 18 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
November 19 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
Riley Green Has Sparkling Fourth With Sold-Out Nashville Show, Gold Plaque
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R:) BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen, Riley Green, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta. Photo: Sam Crabtree
Riley Green had plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend with a big sold-out show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Sunday night (July 3).
During the show he was presented with a plaque on stage to commemorate his single, “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” officially racking up more than 500,000 in sales/streaming and being certified Gold. Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta and BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen presented Green with the honor to mark the milestone.
During his show Sunday night Green welcomed a thunderous crowd singing along to his hits, including the No. 1 single “There Was This Girl,” the career propelling “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” plus fan favorites “Different ‘Round Here” and “Georgia Time.” He also invited Jelly Roll on stage for a performance of the Hank Williams Jr. classic “Family Tradition,” and Sammy Kershaw for “Yard Sale.”
Along with current single “Half Of Me” with Thomas Rhett, Green continues to deliver tracks directly to his loyal fans, including “Hell Of A Way To Go,” “Miles On Main” and “I Hope She’s Drinking Tonight.”
Temecula Road Gives First Taste Of Upcoming Music As A Duo
/by Lydia FarthingEmma Salute (left) and Dawson Anderson of Temecula Road. Photo: Robby Klein
Warner Music Nashville/Buena Vista Records’ Temecula Road has returned with their new track “Heartbreak In Boots.” Co-written by members Emma Salute and Dawson Anderson, alongside Parker Welling and Casey Brown, and produced by Brandon Hood, the song marks the first release since the band has become a duo, amicably parting ways with Salute’s sister, Maddie.
The former trio first announced the news in March on Instagram, writing: “We will always love and cherish Maddie as the best friend and sister that she is to us. We are beyond excited for the road ahead, with plans to record some of our favorite music we’ve ever made…words cannot express how much love and gratitude we have for everyone who has supported us over the last eight years.”
“Over the past few years, we’ve really put our heads down to focus on telling our stories,” the duo shares. “We’ve been digging deep into ourselves, and in the process, we’ve fallen more in love with songwriting. We’ve found the heart of Temecula Road’s sound and we’ve never felt more confident as artists. This is a special chapter for us. ‘Heartbreak In Boots’ is true and it’s us. From the moment we wrote it, we knew that if it was anything, it’s honest. This song has lived such a unique life already, with people all over the world responding to clips we’ve shared ahead of its release. We’ve worked diligently and waited patiently for this day. We’re proud. We’re grateful, and we are so excited that this song is finally out in the world.”
The duo has taken to the road on their “Nashville Hits The Roof” tour, playing at Tin Roof locations across the country. They recently wrapped a string of dates with Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox and took a handful of stages at this year’s CMA Fest.
More new music is expected to follow later this year.
Dailey & Vincent Prepare To ‘Sing Some Country’ On Upcoming Project
/by Lorie HollabaughDailey & Vincent. Photo: Josh Daubin
Dailey & Vincent are realizing a longtime goal with the release of their upcoming country album, Let’s Sing Some Country! on Sept. 16 through their new partnership with BMG.
Since their first Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for their rendition of “Elizabeth,” a country project has been on the bluegrass duo’s radar. Produced by Paul Worley, the album includes contributions from Jimmy Fortune, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent and more.
“Recording this project of material for BMG has been one of the biggest highlights of our career,” the duo’s Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent share. “Working with legendary producer Paul Worley, picking great songs, and putting the best musicians in a room to help us create the art of music has been an education and an unforgettable experience. This collection of music is what we’ve dreamed of recording for a long time. We hope you will enjoy our version of country music. So join us, crank it up and ‘Let’s Sing Some Country!’”
Opening with “I’ll Leave My Heart In Tennessee,” written by Karen Staley which has been commemorated as the latest Tennessee state song and lead song from the project, the 11-track album ebbs and flows through the heartbreak ballad “Colder Than Winter,” the swampy “Those Memories of You,” upbeat “Feels Like That Again,” and more.
Prior to the release, the Grand Ole Opry members will preview some of the new project at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on July 14.
Let’s Sing Some Country! Track List:
1. “I’ll Leave My Heart in Tennessee” (Karen Staley)
2. “You Rescued Me” (Wes Cleve Clark, A.J.Clark, Rory M. Bourke)
3. “Hillbilly Highway” (Steve Earle, Jimbeau Hinson)
4. “Colder Than Winter” (Vincent Grant Gill)
5. “Those Memories Of You” (Alan O’Bryant)
6. “Dig A Little Deeper In The Well” (Jodie Emerson, Roger Bowling)
7. “Closer To You” (Jimmy Fortune, Justin Peters)
8. “Feels Like That Again” (Karen Staley, Keith Burns)
9. “Young Man’s Town” (Vincent Grant Gill)
10. “Message From The Farm” (Daryl Burgess, Mark Matejka)
11. “If I Die Drinkin’” (Vincent Grant Gill, Ashley Monroe)
Chart Action: Luke Bryan Turns His ‘Country On’ At Radio
/by Alex ParryLuke Bryan premiered his brand-new single at country radio this week, “Country On,” earning a total of 184 new station adds across the Billboard, Mediabase, and MusicRow CountryBreakout charts. The track’s release follows Bryan’s stellar track record at country radio with 29 career No. 1 singles and 17.2 billion worldwide streams.
The song was written by Mark Nesler, David Frasier, Mitch Oglesby, and Styles Haury; produced by Jeff Stevens; co-produced by Jody Stevens; and features Sarah Buxton on background vocals.
“I love that the song uplifts the hardworking American people out there, and it brings a lot of unity,” Bryan shares. “It just has feel-good vibes all the way around it and anytime you can reference country music fans in a song, and you can really make it feel natural, it’s great. And this song does just that.”
Bryan will continue his “Raised Up Right Tour” with shows in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia; and more before wrapping in late October with Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny.
For more chart data, click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly.
Iconic Mastering Engineer Glenn Meadows Passes
/by Robert K OermannGlenn Meadows
Music Row’s most renowned and respected mastering engineer passed away on Thursday (July 7).
Glenn Meadows died in Nashville at age 68, following a brief illness.
During his career, Meadows worked on thousands of hit records — from Randy Travis to Taylor Swift, from Steely Dan to Merle Haggard. He earned two Grammy Awards.
A Tennessee native, Meadows was an industrial engineering graduate of Georgia Tech who started his career at The Sound Pit in Atlanta.
Based in Music City since 1975, he ran Masterfonics beginning in 1989. In 2011, he joined Mayfield Mastering.
Over a 40+ year career, Meadows mastered the albums of Jimmy Buffett, Shania Twain, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Dan Fogelberg, England Dan & John Ford Coley, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire and hundreds of others.
During the vinyl era, he was a lacquer cutting engineer who signed his work with Glenn, Glen, GAM or GM etched in the runout area of the disc.
In 2019, the Nashville chapter of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) honored Glenn Meadows with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in Mastering Engineering. The honor took place at an awards ceremony held at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Funeral arrangement have not been announced.
‘Country Goes Reggae’ On New Positive Vibrations Album
/by Lorie HollabaughA group of renowned Jamaican musicians and engineers, dubbed Positive Vibrations, are injecting some Jamaican soul into country favorites on their new album, Country Goes Reggae, due out on July 22.
Prior to the album’s full release, “Smile (feat. Uncle Kracker)” will available for fans to enjoy early on July 15. Additionally, “Eyes On You (feat. Chase Rice)” is available now.
The idea for Country Goes Reggae came on a trip to Negril, Jamaica in 2019, when producers The Berman Brothers were sitting at sunset at a beach bar listening to Reggae classics as a car passed by blasting U.S. country songs. they knew the two worlds, with the blend of different styles and cultures, would work perfectly together.
The 11-track project recreates the musical arrangements behind beloved country hits, featuring Jimmie Allen, Randy Houser, Alexandra Kay, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Landon Parker, Chase Rice, Uncle Kracker, Lainey Wilson, and Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama and Dolly Parton.
The upcoming project reimagines Parton’s “Two Doors Down,” Alabama’s “Pass It On Down,” Rascal Flatts’ “I Like The Sound of That,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup,” Uncle Kracker’s “Smile,” Randy Houser’s “Boots On,” Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To,” and more.
1. “Eyes on You (feat. Chase Rice)”
2. “Make Me Want To (feat. Jimmie Allen)”
3. “Red Solo Cup (feat. Toby Keith)”
4. “I Like the Sound of That (feat. Rascal Flatts)”
5. “Two Doors Down (feat. Dolly Parton)”
6. “Smile (feat. Uncle Kracker)”
7. “Things a Man Oughta Know (feat. Lainey Wilson)”
8. “Boots On (feat. Randy Houser)”
9. “Pass It On Down (feat. Alabama)”
10. “Ready to Run (feat. Alexandra Kay)”
11. “Save It For A Rainy Day (feat. Landon Parker)”
Travis Denning Shares New Track From Upcoming Six-Song EP
/by Lorie HollabaughTravis Denning
Travis Denning‘s new six-song EP, Might As Well Be Me, is slated to drop on Aug. 5. Today (July 8), the rising singer-songwriter released a new track from the upcoming project, “Buy A Girl A Drink,” co-written with Jeremy Stover, Paul DiGiovanni and Chase McGill.
Might As Well Be Me will include the previously-released track “She’s On It,” a contemplation on a mistake that can’t be fixed. On “Don’t Give a Truck” Denning drops some heartfelt wisdom with a pure country turn of phrase. Other tracks on the collection include the nostalgia-tinged “River Named Mississippi,” rollicking “Red Round Here,” and the serene “If You Need Anything Down Here,” which finds Denning pledging support to a fallen friend.
“Last year and my most recent EP were all about thankfulness, and being glad to have any live shows at all,” Denning reveals. “This time a lot of that is behind us, and it’s like ‘Alright, let’s get to work.’ Overall, I wanted this EP to feel like a setlist. And I wanted it to be a no skipper.”
The Georgia native and Mercury Nashville recording artist’s first No. 1, “After A Few,” was recently certified Platinum. He’s currently out on the road this summer with Dierks Bentley, and will join Jake Owen on tour this fall.
Might As Well Be Me Track List:
Red Round Here
River Named Mississippi
Buy A Girl A Drink
Don’t Give A Truck
She’s On It
If You Need Anything Down Here
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ Goes Purple With Special Vinyl Pressing
/by Lorie HollabaughCarrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones is getting the vinyl treatment with a new purple vinyl being released today (July 8).
Signed CD box sets and signed vinyl box sets are also available now, which include an exclusive t-shirt, rhinestone pack, denim tote bag, album slip mat, and signed photo card in limited quantities. A cassette version will also be available Aug. 5.
The new album, released on June 10, is Underwood’s 10th album to debut in the top 10 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200.
Underwood just returned from the UK, where she promoted Denim & Rhinestones and made headlines joining Guns N’ Roses onstage for two songs during their July 1-2 shows at the UK’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While in London, Underwood appeared on a variety of programs, including ITV’s Lorraine, Absolute Radio and BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon, and The Country Show with Bob Harris. She also appeared at an intimate invitation-only Q&A for a group of media and fans.
She’ll head out on the road this fall stateside on her recently announced U.S. arena tour that runs through spring with special guest Jimmie Allen.