Jimmie Allen. Photo: John Shearer
Jimmie Allen has recruited even more friends to join him on the Bettie James Gold Edition, his new expanded edition of his album Bettie James, set for release on June 25 on BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records. Te new project is available for pre-save and pre-add now.
Babyface, Breland, Keith Urban, Lanco, Lathan Warlick, Lindsay Ell, Little Big Town, Locash, Monica, Neon Union, Pitbull, teamwork. and Vikina all appear on the new 16-track album, which features nine brand new collaborations in addition to the seven previously featured on the original Bettie James. Released in July of 2020, Bettie James includes artists from across genres and generations including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. The project has already racked up over 155 million streams.
“When it comes to music I love, I don’t really get wrapped up in boundaries or genres. I thought we were gonna stop with the collaborations with Bettie James, and then I was like, man, there’s so much music out there that I love, so many artists that I love, and I just wasn’t done,” says Allen of the impetus for the new project. “There’s some pop, there’s some rock, there’s some country, there’s some R&B… When I was writing some of the songs, I was trying to picture each moment. I went to each artist to work with them so they could be who they are on the song and bring their greatness to the song – I feel like that’s what makes the songs better.”
Bettie James Gold Edition Track List:
1. “Get Country” – Jimmie Allen, LOCASH
2. “Home Sweet Hometown” – Jimmie Allen, LANCO
3. “Flavor (feat. Vikina)” – Jimmie Allen, Pitbull, teamwork.
4. “Somebody” – Jimmie Allen, BRELAND, Lathan Warlick
5. “Pray (feat. Vikina)” – Jimmie Allen, Monica, Little Big Town
6. “Boy Gets A Truck” – Jimmie Allen, Keith Urban
7. “Livin’ Man” – Jimmie Allen, Neon Union
8. “Tequila Talkin’” – Jimmie Allen, Lindsay Ell, teamwork.
9. “Forever” – Jimmie Allen, Babyface
10. “Good Times Roll” – Jimmie Allen, Nelly
11. “Drunk & I Miss You” – Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton
12. “Made For These” – Jimmie Allen, Tim McGraw
13. “Freedom Was A Highway” – Jimmie Allen, Brad Paisley
14. “Why Things Happen” – Jimmie Allen, Darius Rucker, Charley Pride
15. “When This Is Over (feat. The Oak Ridge Boys)” – Jimmie Allen, Tauren Wells, Rita Wilson
16. “This Is Us” – Jimmie Allen, Noah Cyrus
Brett Eldredge To Launch Good Day Tour This Fall
/by Lorie HollabaughBrett Eldredge
Brett Eldredge is returning to the road on his new Good Day Tour which will kick off Sept. 16.
The trek features special guest Morgan Evans and will be Eldredge’s first U.S. tour since his perennial holiday Glow tour wrapped in December of 2019. Eldredge will visit Cleveland, St. Louis, Orlando, Key West, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and more on the 21-city tour, which wraps November 6 in Verona, New York.
“The Good Day tour will by far be the most appreciative and grateful experience of my career because I miss playing music so much,” shares Eldredge. “I miss the human connection, the fan to fan connection, the people out there singing their hearts out who travel from all over the place to come together as a group, and be there with each other to smile, laugh, and sing. The Good Day Tour is going to bring a lot of joy to people and one of those especially being me, because I cannot wait.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com. Pre-sales for “The Locals” fan club members begins Tuesday, June 15 through Thursday, June 17.
Eldredge is playing outdoor festivals this summer in preparation for the Good Day Tour, and also announced he’ll cross the pond for the Good Day Europe tour, which kicks off May 2, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland and wraps May 16 in Amsterdam.
Good Day Tour 2021 Dates:
Sept 16 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
Sept 17 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Sept 18 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sept 23 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Sept 24 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
Sept 25 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
Sept 30 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center
Oct 1 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amphitheater
Oct 2 – Key West, FL – The Key West Amphitheater
Oct 14 – Wilmington, NC – Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Oct 15 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Oct 16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Oct 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Oct 22 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theater
Oct 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
Oct 28 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Broadmoor World Arena
Oct 29 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Oct 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Nov 4 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 5 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
Nov 6 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino
Keith Urban, Little Big Town, More Join Jimmie Allen On ‘Bettie James Gold Edition’
/by Lorie HollabaughJimmie Allen. Photo: John Shearer
Jimmie Allen has recruited even more friends to join him on the Bettie James Gold Edition, his new expanded edition of his album Bettie James, set for release on June 25 on BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records. Te new project is available for pre-save and pre-add now.
Babyface, Breland, Keith Urban, Lanco, Lathan Warlick, Lindsay Ell, Little Big Town, Locash, Monica, Neon Union, Pitbull, teamwork. and Vikina all appear on the new 16-track album, which features nine brand new collaborations in addition to the seven previously featured on the original Bettie James. Released in July of 2020, Bettie James includes artists from across genres and generations including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. The project has already racked up over 155 million streams.
“When it comes to music I love, I don’t really get wrapped up in boundaries or genres. I thought we were gonna stop with the collaborations with Bettie James, and then I was like, man, there’s so much music out there that I love, so many artists that I love, and I just wasn’t done,” says Allen of the impetus for the new project. “There’s some pop, there’s some rock, there’s some country, there’s some R&B… When I was writing some of the songs, I was trying to picture each moment. I went to each artist to work with them so they could be who they are on the song and bring their greatness to the song – I feel like that’s what makes the songs better.”
MusiCares Announces Final Round Of COVID-19 Relief
/by LB CantrellMusiCares, a partner of the Recording Academy, announced that it will distribute a final round of funding for COVID-19 Relief to support the ongoing need. Music professionals who already received assistance from MusiCares COVID-19 Relief are eligible to apply again.
The effort continues the support for music professionals, concluding upon distribution of the $2 million raised during Music on a Mission, to be directly distributed to 2,000 eligible applicants. Since March 2020, MusiCares has distributed more than $25 million directly to more than 34,000 music professionals in need. MusiCares will also continue to provide support through the many services they are known for including medical, dental and hearing programs, mental health and addiction recovery services, preventative clinics, unforeseen personal emergencies, and disaster relief, treating each case with integrity and confidentiality.
“The pandemic has been devastating to musicians, tour managers, stage crews, and so many others that are involved in making music happen. We heard from our community that many are experiencing elevated levels of depression, financial insecurity and low levels of confidence that they could pay for basic living expenses during the pandemic,” says Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “It is encouraging to know that music people turned to MusiCares in their time of need and we hope they continue to do so as we reacclimate post-pandemic.”
For anyone in the music community looking for support, please contact MusiCares at musicaresrelief@musicares.org or visit covid-19-relief.recordingacademy.com to apply for a hardship grant.
Carrie Underwood To Release ‘My Savior: Live From The Ryman’ Performance DVD
/by Lorie HollabaughCarrie Underwood is releasing her first live gospel performance DVD, My Savior: Live From The Ryman, on July 23 by Gaither Music Group in partnership with Capitol Records Nashville with distribution by Capitol Christian Music Group/Universal.
The concert was filmed at the Ryman Auditorium where Underwood brought her album My Savior to life performing the traditional gospel hymns she grew up singing like “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.” Other highlights of the concert include a duet with CeCe Winans on the classic hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” and a collaboration with Bear Rinehar
Southern gospel and harmonica legend Buddy Greene and 10x CMA Musician of the Year Mac McAnally, both of whom played on the album, also take the stage with Underwood. The time-honored classics “Because He Lives,” “Just As I Am,” “Victory In Jesus,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Softly And Tenderly” are also featured in the DVD performance.
Originally streamed live globally on Easter Sunday as a virtual live benefit concert, My Savior: Live From The Ryman raised over $112,000 for Save the Children. Pre-order for the My Savior: Live From The Ryman DVD bundled with the My Savior CD begin today (June 14) and are available here.
Additionally, on July 23, a TV special featuring performances from the My Savior: Live From The Ryman DVD will air on networks including PBS, DIRECTV, DISH TV, Circle TV, TBN, RFD-TV and more; and it will air in Canada on The Miracle Channel, Vision TV, Hope TV and CTS (Crossroads). The special will also air on GAITHERTV (Roku/Apple/Amazon) and on the Gaither TV YouTube Channel for a limited time beginning July 23.
My Savior: Live From The Ryman DVD Song List:
Jesus Loves Me (instrumental)
Because He Lives
Blessed Assurance
Nothing But The Blood of Jesus
Just As I Am
O How I Love Jesus
Softly And Tenderly
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. CeCe Winans)
I Surrender All
Victory In Jesus
How Great Thou Art
The Old Rugged Cross
Amazing Grace/Something In The Water
Valiant Wealth Family Office Adds Pete Fisher As Entertainment Industry Advisor
/by Lydia FarthingPete Fisher
Valiant Wealth Family Office has announced Fisher Entertainment Consulting (FEC) founder Pete Fisher will serve as the company’s Entertainment Industry Advisor. Valiant, a boutique multi-family office and financial and lifestyle management firm, recently opened offices in Franklin, Tennessee.
Fisher, a 33-year music industry veteran, consultant, former CEO of the Academy of Country Music, and general manager of the Grand Ole Opry, will provide strategic guidance in a variety of areas including private equity opportunity evaluation. He will oversee the relationship management function of on-boarding clients and participate in all aspects of the company’s entertainment, lifestyle, and legacy management divisions.
In addition to his new role, Fisher will continue to serve his other FEC clients in helping connect businesses, brands, TV, film, and social impact with the Nashville entertainment industry.
“We are excited to have someone with Pete’s experience and reputation for service join our team. It is great to be in business with people who share your values and aspire to make a positive impact on our community and those we serve,” says Doug Vander Weide, CEO of Valiant Wealth Family Office.
Curtis Rempel Exits High Valley
/by LB CantrellBrad (left) and Curtis Rempel (right). Photo: Mike Stahl
Curtis Rempel, one half of the country duo High Valley, announced he is stepping away from the project.
In a Tweet from the ACM-nominated duo, Curtis writes that he decided to step away from High Valley and has since moved back to his hometown in Alberta, Canada to start a business with his wife Myranda.
“Thank you everyone for an unbelievable ride,” Curtis writes.
Known for bluegrass-infused country music, High Valley released their debut album Dear Life via Atlantic Records / Warner Music Nashville in 2016, which produced the Gold-certified tunes “Make You Mine” and “She’s With Me.” They released their most recent EP Grew Up On That in April of 2020.
In the Tweet Brad Rempel writes that he is thankful for the time spent working with his brother and that he is excited for him “to start his new career and dive in to his own passions.”
“I wish Curtis nothing but the best, and I promise to keep one extra mandolin on the bus next time we’re in Alberta…just in case he feels like joining in on stage,” Brad writes.
Verge Recording Artist Jay Allen To Host Benefit For Alzheimer’s Patients
/by Lydia FarthingJay Allen. Photo: Stephen Dillon
Verge recording artist Jay Allen will host a songwriters in-the-round event on Sunday, June 20 at Live Oak in Nashville beginning at 6 p.m. CST. All proceeds from Songs to End Alz will benefit The Longest Day and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Included in the night’s lineup are Allen, Matt Ferranti, Kylie Morgan, Sam Derosa, Zach Stone, Tigirlily, After Midtown, Jason Nix, Kyle Jacobs, Meghan Linsey, Scott Stevens, James Otto, and Nate Kenyon. Jay will also be co-hosting with Victoria Adamson, board chair of Young ProfessionALZ Board Alzheimer’s Association; Tennessee Chapter, who lost her grandfather to Alzheimer’s in 2013.
Songs to End Alz is a 21+ event with free admission. Ticketed VIP sections are available for purchase and include benefits throughout the night, such as special drinks from Jack Daniels Distillery who is sponsoring the event.
Allen lost his mother in February of 2019 to early on-set Alzheimer’s at age 54 and has since helped raise over $35 million for the Alzheimer’s Association through his involvement with the Rita Hayworth Gala, Brain Ball, and numerous other events worldwide.
Clint Black Announces Mostly Hits & The Mrs. Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughClint Black and wife Lisa Hartman Black will embark on their first tour together on the new Mostly Hits & The Mrs. tour beginning November 18 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The tour will visit Cheyenne, Omaha, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Richmond, New Orleans and more through February 14. Tickets are on sale now at clintback.com/tour, TicketMaster, and at each venue’s website.
“I’m so happy to be doing live concerts again,” shares Black. “I’m even more excited to get to November when Lisa and I will tour together. We have a very special show planned and can’t wait to take it on the road!”
Black recently performed and chatted with Mike Huckabee for his Huckabee show on TBN Networks which is set to air on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. CST and Sunday, June 13 at 8 p.m. CST. His own show, Talking In Circles, airs Saturday nights at 10 p.m. following Opry Live on the Circle Network. Black hosts and co-produces the show, which features conversations with two entertainers talking “shop.”
Chart Action: Lucas Hoge Debuts On MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart
/by Alex ParryLucas Hoge is this week’s highest debut on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart, with his song “Get Lost” landing at No. 62. He earned 6 new station adds this week and a +89 spins.
“After a long year of crazy, all I could think about was packing up and heading out to get lost anywhere, and that’s exactly what inspired this song,” Hoge said. “I think so many of us are ready to find the next chapter in our lives, and I hope this song can help you find it.”
Hoge’s TV series, Hoge Wild will return for a second season this month. Hoge travels the globe to change the narrative around conservation. The show airs in Canada on Friday nights at 11 p.m. ET and re-airs throughout the week on Sportsman Channel Canada. The series can also be streamed on MOTV.
For more chart data, view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly.
Women’s Music Business Association To Kick Off Summer Seminar Series
/by Lorie HollabaughThe events will be open to the general public and the first session will kick off next Tuesday (June 15). This session will feature a DEI Conversation with Paradigm’s Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Shakira Gagnier (Los Angeles, CA Office) with special guests.
The WMBA Executive Board is led by Chairwoman Brandi Simms (MooTV, Moo Creative & The Steel Mill), and includes Lindsey Clark (Tv/Film Production), Amery Fridenstine (Above Board Consulting), Cameo Carlson (mtheory Nashville), Mary Catherine Kinney (Spotify), and Legal Counsel, Lauren Spahn (Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley, & Norton LLP).