Change The Conversation Partners With The Baltimore Orioles For Music Series To Showcase Female Artists

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Change The Conversation, a nonprofit organization which advocates for equality for women in the music industry, has partnered with the Baltimore Orioles’ Friday Fireworks & Music celebration to showcase emerging female country artists. Beginning today (June 14) and running through Aug. 23, Friday Fireworks & Music will offer postgame, on-field performances from rising female country artists just following each of the seven Friday home games.

Among the artists taking part are Sam Hatmaker, Lauren Duski, Clare Dunn, and Natalie Stovall.

The Orioles began the celebration to raise awareness of key women’s rights issues, significant moments in history, and to honor the 2019/2020 centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote.

At each date, the artists will sign autographs and meet fans at the Standing Together exhibit during the fifth inning. Select items will be auctioned off to raise funds to benefit the National Women’s Party, Girls Inc., and Change the Conversation.

“We are thrilled that the Orioles have joined our team to promote women in country music,” said Beverly Keel, who co-founded Change the Conversation with music industry executives Leslie Fram and Tracy Gershon. “We can’t think of a better All-American summer pairing than baseball and country music. Orioles fans will fall in love with these female artists, and after seeing these talented women, we hope they will buy their music, tell their friends, and share the word on social media.”

The celebration will continue through next season with a culminating event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in August 2020.

Friday Fireworks & Music Schedule
June 14 – Sam Hatmaker
June 28 – Lauren Duski
July 12 – Clare Dunn
July 19 – Kylie Frey
Aug. 2 – Natalie Stovall
Aug. 9 – Carter Faith
Aug. 23 – Ruthie Collins

Big Machine/John Varvatos Records’ Pretty Vicious Sets Debut Album Release

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Pretty Vicious has announced the upcoming release of their debut album Beauty of Youth on July 12 via Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. The band teamed with producer Dan Austin for the 12-track album.

The UK natives share, “It’s been a long road to up to this point and we’re chuffed to bits that after all we’ve been through as a band of brothers, we get to share this record with our loyal fans. There have been some major lows along the way, but they’re far outweighed by the many highs and wild adventures that have gone into brewing up this album. We couldn’t be prouder of it, and of what our band has grown to mean to so many people.”


Beauty of Youth Track List:
1.         These Four Walls
2.         Move
3.         Something Worthwhile
4.         Someone Just Like You
5.         No One Understands
6.         Force of Nature
7.         Lost in Lust
8.         What Could’ve Been
9.         Playing with Guns
10.      I Don’t Wanna Know
11.      Are You Entertained?
12.      Little Molly

Sheryl Crow Reveals Collaborations With Chris Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson For ‘Threads’ Project

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Sheryl Crow has unveiled the tracklist and cover art for her upcoming new album, THREADS. The project is available for pre-order now ahead of the Aug. 30 release on The Valory Music Co. and includes collaborations with Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, and more.

She premiered the new track “Still The Good Old Days” featuring Joe Walsh today. She’ll perform the new song during a run of upcoming European tour dates on The Graham Norton Show, airing tonight at 10:40PM GMT on BBC One.

“’Still The Good Old Days’ totally captures what Joe and I believe about getting older…that life is still fun no matter what stage of life you are at, and that living isn’t just for the young,” said Crow about the new tune.

Other advance tracks already creating a buzz from the diverse collection include “Redemption Day” featuring Johnny Cash, “Live Wire” featuring Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples and “Prove You Wrong” featuring Stevie Nicks and Maren Morris.

“I became inspired to record an album of musical experiences with the legacy artists who inspired me to want to be a great songwriter, musician, and producer,” said Crow. “It is a celebration with them, and a tribute to them. Just as importantly, I wanted to work with younger artists on this record, who I believe will pick up the torch and continue to light the way for humanity with their stories and their songs for many years to come. Their music inspires me every day.”

THREADS TRACKLIST:

  1. Prove You Wrong ft. Stevie Nicks & Maren Morris | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Al Anderson, Leslie Satcher
  2. Live Wire ft. Bonnie Raitt & Mavis Staples | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
  3. Tell Me When It’s Over ft. Chris Stapleton | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton
  4. Story Of Everything ft. Chuck D, Andra Day & Gary Clark Jr. | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Steve Jordan, Carlton Ridenhour
  5. Beware Of Darkness ft. Eric Clapton, Sting & Brandi Carlile | Writer: George Harrison
  6. Redemption Day ft. Johnny Cash | Writer: Sheryl Crow
  7. Cross Creek Road ft. Lukas Nelson (digital/physical) / ft. Margo Price (vinyl) | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
  8. Everything Is Broken ft. Jason Isbell | Writer: Bob Dylan
  9. The Worst ft. Keith Richards | Writers: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
  10. Lonely Alone ft. Willie Nelson | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Shane McAnally
  11. Border Lord ft. Kris Kristofferson | Writers: Kris Kristofferson, Donnie Fritts, Stephen Bruton, Terry Paul
  12. Still The Good Old Days ft. Joe Walsh | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh
  13. Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You ft. St. Vincent* | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
  14. Don’t ft. Lucius | Writer: Sheryl Crow
  15. Nobody’s Perfect ft. Emmylou Harris** | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott
  16. Flying Blind ft. James Taylor | Writers: Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton
  17. For The Sake Of Love ft. Vince Gill | Writer: Sheryl Crow

Mac Powell And The Family Reunion To Release Debut Project Via Thirty Tigers

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Mac Powell and The Family Reunion will release their debut album Back Again on July 26 via Thirty Tigers. The band, led by former lead singer of the top-selling group Third Day, is steeped in southern roots and American rock music.
“Like most people, I grew up listening to my Mom and Dad’s record collection,” Powell says. “There was singer-songwriter stuff, some country and southern rock. I always liked artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Taylor, The Eagles, or even the Stones, who weren’t country per se, but who sometimes leaned more towards that sound. That’s what was stirring my mind and my spirit.”
The band formed following Third Day’s final shows in 2018, and includes musicians who have performed with Powell in support of his previous solo projects. Back Again was recorded in Atlanta with producer/musical director Jason Hoard. In addition to his work with Third Day, Powell released a solo self-titled project in 2012 and followed it with 2014’s Southpaw.
Back Again Track List:
01) Back Again
02) Flood Waters
03) Whoo! (feat. Craig Morgan)
04) Watermelon Rind
05) Red On A Rose
06) I’m Beginning To Wonder
07) Going To California
08) I Could Get Used To This
09) Tiptoein’
10) Heaven
11) What I Came Here For
12) Mess of Me
13) Settlin’ Down
14) Sittin’ Here Talkin’ With You
15) Mississippi

Trisha Yearwood To Launch New Tour In October

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Trisha Yearwood just earned her highest debut and biggest add day in her career, with 84 total adds for her new single, “Every Girl In This Town.” In October, she will take her new music on the road for her 22-city Every Girl On Tour trek.

The tour will launch a three-night engagement with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Oct. 3-5. The tour will continue throughout the United States with stops in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Fort Worth, Minneapolis and Jacksonville.

“I can’t wait to take my tour solo for the first time in five years!” said Yearwood. “I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the positive response to ‘Every Girl in This Town’ and, as enthusiastic as folks are about my new music and the upcoming tour, I don’t think there is anyone more excited than me.”

The new single is the first from Yearwood’s upcoming album, which is her first full-length country album since 2007’s Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love. Earlier this year, she released her tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra, titled Let’s Be Frank.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. local time at trishayearwood.com. Special fan club pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. local time.

Trisha Yearwood Every Girl On Tour Dates:
                                                        
10/03/19:             Nashville, TN-Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/04/19:             Nashville, TN-Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/05/19:             Nashville, TN-Schermerhorn Symphony Center
10/13/19:             Atlanta, GA-Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
10/24/19:             Carmel, IN-The Center for the Performing Arts – The Palladium
10/25/19:             St. Louis, MO-Stifel Theatre
10/26/19:             Cincinnati, OH-Taft Theatre
10/27/19:             Cleveland, OH-Playhouse Square – KeyBank State Theatre
11/02/19:             Tulsa, OK-Brady Theater
11/03/19:             Sugar Land, TX-Smart Financial Centre
11/04/19:             Fort Worth, TX-Bass Performance Hall
11/07/19:             Chicago, IL-The Chicago Theatre
11/08/19:             Milwaukee, WI-Riverside Theater
11/09/19:             Minneapolis, MN-Orpheum Theatre
11/21/19:             New York, NY-Town Hall Theatre
11/22/19:             Boston, MA-Wilbur Theatre
11/23/19:             Wilkes-Barre, PA-The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
11/24/19:             Glenside, PA-Keswick Theatre
12/04/19:             Melbourne, FL-Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
12/05/19:             Fort Lauderdale, FL-Parker Playhouse
12/06/19:             Clearwater, FL-Ruth Eckerd Hall
12/07/19:             Jacksonville, FL-Florida Theatre
12/08/19 :            Naples   FL-Artis-Naples – Hayes Hall

Skillet Joins Pandora’s Billionaires Club

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Skillet has achieved another career milestone, joining Pandora’s Billionaires club with over two billion streams. The rarity is reserved for those totaling over a billion spins on the popular platform throughout an artist’s career, and the distinction places them in the company of other Pandora Billionaires like John Legend, Fleetwood Mac, Keith Urban and more. 

“Skillet is without peer in the world of fist-pumping, faith-informed rock, a rare kind of band that shatters stereotypes and marketing plans, while tapping into emotional DNA of people from all walks of life, believers and skeptics alike,” shares Pandora’s Programming Curator Melissa Riddle Chalos. “It’s phenomenal to see the success of a band that, 23 years in, continues to delivers hope on a sonically relevant scale.”

The multi-platinum selling group is gearing up for the debut of their newest album, Victorious, on Aug. 2 on Atlantic Records. In anticipation of their tenth LP, Skillet is unveiling two more instant grat songs, “Anchor” and “Save Me,” on all streaming platforms today. The first single, “Legendary,” is impacting rock radio now and has amassed nearly 7 million views on YouTube.

Another new track, “Dreaming of Eden,” will be available upon release by purchasing a pre-order of their upcoming graphic novel Eden. Powerhouse Z2 Comics is publishing the graphic novel which tells Skillet’s story, that of unlikely heroes, perseverance, and faith.

 

Florida Georgia Line Release Acoustic Remixes

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Florida Georgia Line have surprised fans with special new stripped-down acoustic takes of their 11X Platinum smash “Cruise” and current chart-rising single “Talk You Out of It” from their new album Can’t Say I Ain’t Country. The songs are available everywhere today via BMLG Records.

The duo’s career debut song “Cruise” remains the best-selling digital country single of all time and also made history when FGL became the first country act to achieve RIAA’s Diamond certification for 10 million copies sold. FGL has earned over 8.9 billion streams, 33.6 million tracks, and surpassed 4.6 million albums sold worldwide to date.

The duo just launched their Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour and will play in Dallas tonight (June 14) at the Dos Equis Pavilion. The tour features openers Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen and special guests HARDY and Canaan Smith (on select dates) with shows rolling through September.

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DISClaimer: Newcomers Chad Richard, CB30, Dani-Elle Offer Fresh Tracks

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Today is a day for new beginnings.

More than half of the hopefuls in this edition of DISClaimer are first-timers in the column. So we’re handing out multiple DISCovery Awards.

The male winner hails from Austin, Texas, where grit and honesty still matter. Chad Richard sounds as comfy as a pair of faded jeans. Our female DISCovery is another singer-songwriter with hit potential, Dani-Elle. The duo/group prize goes to the shiny, buoyant stylists of CB30.

As for the Disc of the Day, that would belong to Sturgill Simpson. You’ll recall that his Sailor’s Guide to Earth won the 2017 Grammy as Country Album of the Year. By the sound of things, he’s back on another winning streak.

ZACH STONE/Hands On
Writers: Zach Stone/Will Stone/Casey Cattle; Producer: Matt Billingslea; Publishers: none listed; ZSC
– Catchy song. Radio ready. His singing voice isn’t particularly distinctive, but he gets the job done. The electric guitarist gets way too busy in the finale.

STURGILL SIMPSON/The Dead Don’t Die
Writers: none listed; Producers: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Elektra
– Beautiful in every way. His hard-country baritone vocal is as warm as a fireside. The steel-saturated track glows like antique jewelry. This Grammy winner’s authenticity is just what country music lacks right now. The song is the title tune to a new zombie comedy film featuring Bill Murray, Selena Gomez and Adam Driver. Get on board now.

BRINN BLACK/72’s
Writers: Brinn Black/Briana Tyson/Brittney Kennell; Producer: Nolan Neal Seals; Publsihers: Floor Six/Breelo, BMI/SOCAN
– Plaintive and yearning in the verses. Triumphant in the choruses. Very promising. Send more.

TANYA TUCKER/The Wheels of Laredo
Writers: Brandi Carlile/Tim Hanseroth/Phil Hanseroth; Producers: Brandi Carlile/Shooter Jennings; Publishers: none listed; Fantasy
– Country-music perfection. This legendary voice is like no other. The Southwestern imagery and rolling melody of the song have a classic sound. Can’t wait for the album.

DANI-ELLE/Head For Home
Writers: Dani-elle/Marie Kieha; Producer: Chip Martin; Publishers: none listed; DKE
– She sings with authority and assurance. The stately ballad plods a little, but the force in her performance and the strength of the lyric’s message keep you hanging on.

WALKER HAYES/Don’t Let Her
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Monument
– It’s more of a groove than an actual melody. Warmly romantic, hip-hop flavored and blandly pleasing.

CHAD RICHARD/Slow Rollin’ State Line
Writer: Chad Richard; Producers: Walt Wilkins/Ron Rlynt; Publisher: Barn Noise, BMI
– Kinda loping and hillbilly funky. He has a cool, weathered, soulful, drawling singing style. The track lays back in a rhythmic pocket featuring a wandering fiddle and a lazy guitar. Very well done.

CHASE RICE/Lonely If You Are
Writers: Chase Rice/Lindsay Rimes/Hunter Phelps; Producer: Chris DeStefano; Publishers: none listed; BBR
– All the guitar noodling, finger snapping and drum thump in the world can’t save this limp, tuneless, dull snooze of single.

BAILEY CALLAHAN/Home Made
Writers: Bailey Calahan/Jared Anderson/Ryan Robinette; Producer: Robbie Artress; Publishers: none listed; Pink Mustang
– The just-folks message and her country-girl delivery match perfectly. The track bounces right along with her.

CB30/That Moment When
Writers: Christian Clement/Matt McVaney/Kevin Bard/Jacob Davis; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Buena Vista
– Brothers Christian and Brody (hence the “CB”) Clementi have a very appealing, youthful sound. Their harmony blend is exquisite, and the swirly, pop-ish production gives the whole outing a sweet, dreamy quality. They also look like Disney teen heartthrobs.

Chuck Mead Readies New Album, Launches New WSM Radio Program ‘Face the Music’

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Chuck Mead

Iconic Nashville-based station WSM Radio announced today that recording artist Chuck Mead will launch a new monthly radio program called Face the Music.

Mead and his studio guests—country legends, Americana stalwarts, cosmic cowboys, music business impresarios and more—will spin records and swap intimate behind-the-scenes stories. Face the Music will debut on both WSM and WSMOnline on Friday, June 14, with special guest Carlene Carter. The show is sponsored by legendary Nashville honky-tonk Robert’s Western World.

The WSM debut comes a week prior to the release of Close to Home, due for release on June 21. The 11-track collection, on Nashville independent label Plowboy Records is the follow-up to Mead’s first Plowboy release, 2015’s Free State Serenade. Recorded at the historic Sam Phillips Recording Studios in Memphis, Tenn., the album was produced by acclaimed Memphis recording engineer and producer Matt Ross-Spang.

The album will be celebrated with a multi-date Honky-Tonk Tour of Nashville. The week will kick off on Honky-Tonk Tuesday at the American Legion Hall on June 18, The 5 Spot on June 19, Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge June 20, The Nashville Palace June 21, and Robert’s Western World June 22. Mead will also make his his 139th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry on June 22.

“It’s extremely exciting to me to delve into radio and I’m honored to be a part of the long WSM history,” Mead said. “With Face the Music, I get talk to people artist-to-artist about the records that influenced them and shaped their own work. Of course we have a little fun along the way. The fact that the show premieres the week I have a record coming out and I’m playing all my favorite honky-tonks in Nashville makes it all that much sweeter.”

“We’re constantly looking for new ways to stay engaged in an ever-changing listening environment, and we believe adding Chuck Mead’s Face the Music to our programming line-up on both 650 AM and WSMonline.com feels like a natural fit. Chuck and his guests will provide audiences both near and far with engaging conversation, industry insight, and those much sought-after artist stories from the road. We can’t wait to hear Chuck’s voice and style on WSM,” said J. Patrick Tinnell, WSM Program Director.