Shenandoah Preps First Album In 20 Years

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Shenandoah

Country group Shenandoah, including frontman Marty Raybon and founding member Mike McGuire, have re-teamed for new music on their upcoming album Reloaded, marking their first new album in 20 years.

The album includes live renditions of their top hits, as well as three new songs produced by Jay DeMarcus. The album, released by BMG, will be available March 16.

RELOADED TRACK LISTING:
1. Next To You, Next To Me (LIVE)
2. If Bubba Can Dance, I Can Too (LIVE)
3. The Moon Over Georgia (LIVE)
4. Mama Knows (LIVE)
5. Sunday In The South (LIVE)
6. I Want To Be Loved Like That (LIVE)
7. Ghost In The House (LIVE)
8. Two Dozen Roses (LIVE)
9. The Church On Cumberland Road (LIVE)
10. Noise
11. That’s Where I Grew Up
12. Little Bit of Livin

Steve Moakler Hits The Road On Born Ready Tour This Spring

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Steve Moakler. Photo: Spencer Combs

Steve Moakler just released the title track, “Born Ready” from his new album, and is set to hit the road on the Born Ready Tour powered by Mack Trucks this Spring. The tour kicks off March 22 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s Chameleon Club and will wrap May 19 at Detroit, Michigan’s The Shelter. Fans can find ticket information at stevemoakler.com.

Born Ready will be released later this year on CN Records (Creative Nation Records).

“I’m fired up about getting back on the road this spring!” said Moakler. “This will be our fifth consecutive spring headline tour, and I’m honored that Mack Trucks will be a part of our growing tradition this year. I can’t wait to play the new music we’ve been working on and start a new chapter with our fans. I think it’s gonna be the best one yet!”

Moakler’s Born Ready Tour will feature special guest, Corey Kent White, and continues the singer/songwriter’s partnership with Mack Trucks that began last year and led to the creation of “Born Ready,” co-written by Moakler, Barry Dean and Luke Laird. Mack Trucks selected Moakler to help celebrate the release of their new Mack Anthem® highway model because he shares the company’s values of, “hard work, family and honesty.”

“This heartfelt song speaks to the spirit of our fundamentally American brand, and pays tribute to the hard-working professional trucks drivers out on the road every day keeping economies around the world moving,” said John Walsh, Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing. “These often unsung heroes, and all of the men and women working tirelessly every day for their families, now have a much-deserved new voice.”

2018 Born Ready Tour Dates
Thursday, March 22 – Chameleon Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Friday, March 23 – The Wonderbar, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Saturday, March 24 – Gramercy Theatre, New York, New York
Thursday, March 29 – Union Stage, Washington, D.C.
Friday, March 30 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Warrendale, Pennsylvania
Saturday, March 31 – The Camel, Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, April 5 – Rose Music Hall, Columbia, Missouri
Friday, April 6 – The Bluebird, Bloomington, Indiana*
Saturday, April 7 – The Basement, Columbus, Ohio
Thursday, April 12 – The Social, Orlando, Florida
Friday, April 13 – Saddlebags, Savannah, Georgia
Saturday, April 14 – Terminal West, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, April 19 – House of Blues Cambridge Room, Dallas, Texas
Friday, April 20 – House of Blues Bronze Peacock, Houston, Texas
Saturday, April 21 – The Tap, College Station, Texas
Sunday, April 22 – Antone’s, Austin, Texas
Thursday, April 26 – The Grey Eagle, Asheville, North Carolina
Friday, April 27 – The Boathouse, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Saturday, April 28 – Civitan Park, Guntersville, Alabama
Thursday, May 3 – Wooly’s, Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, May 4 – The Single Barrel, Lincoln, Nebraska
Saturday, May 5 – Turf Club, St. Paul, Minnesota
Thursday, May 10 – High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin
Friday, May 11 – The Rave II, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saturday, May 12 – Boondocks, Springfield, Illinois
Thursday, May 17 – The Stache, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Friday, May 18 – Joe’s on Weed Street, Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, May 19 – The Shelter, Detroit, Michigan*

*Denotes dates where Corey Kent White is not a special guest

Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood Sign CLASSICS Act Petition

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A coalition of 213 musical artists, supported by eight leading music organizations, called upon the U.S. Congress to pass the CLASSICS Act, bipartisan legislation pending in both the House and Senate. A two-page advertisement, featuring artists and signees Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, Loretta Lynn, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, k.d. lang,  as well as the John R Cash Trust and Hank Williams Sr., will appear in Wednesday’s (Feb. 14) issue of Politico.

The eight organizations supporting the act include The Recording Academy, A2IM, The American Federation of Musicians, RIAA, SAG-AFTRA, Content Creators Coalition, Music First, and SoundExchange.

In the advertisement, the artists state:

“Digital radio makes billions of dollars a year from airplay of music made before Feb. 15, 1972. Yet, because of an ambiguity in state and federal copyright laws, artists and copyright owners who created that music receive nothing for the use of their work. The CLASSICS Act (H.R. 3301 / S. 2393) would correct this inequity and finally ensure that musicians and vocalists who made those timeless songs finally get their due. We urge Congress to pass the CLASSICS Act and other pro-artist reforms quickly.”

The CLASSICS Act is one component of a package of music licensing reforms supported by the organizations that includes additional critical reforms such as the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 4706 / S. 2334), the AMP Act (H.R. 881) and the establishment of market-based rate standards. In the coming weeks, music community leaders anticipate the House Judiciary Committee will commence formal consideration of the music licensing reform legislation with the goal of consolidating the key reforms into a single bill.

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Weekly Register: Justin Timberlake Tops Albums Chart, Montgomery Gentry Makes Top 5 Country Debut

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Following his half-time show performance at this year’s Super Bowl, Nashville resident Justin Timberlake topped the Nielsen Soundscan Top 200 rankings this week with his new album Man of The Woods. The album moved 293K, with 242K being traditional album sales.

On the country albums chart, Montgomery Gentry has this week’s top debut, with Here’s To You at No. 3, with 14K. The album marks the first release following the death of Montgomery Gentry member Troy Gentry last year.

The only other Top 10 country debut this week was Now 65, which landed at No. 10 with 25K.

Chris Stapleton has three projects in the Top 5 on the country albums rankings again this week, with From A Room Vol. 2 leading this week’s country albums rankings with 17K. Stapleton’s Traveller is at No. 2 with 15K, and From A Room Vol. 1 sits at No. 5 with 14K.

Kane Brown‘s self-titled album is at No. 4 this week, with 14K.

On the Top 5 country digital song downloads chart, Florida Georgia Line‘s collaboration with Bebe Rexha is again at No. 1 this week, with 34K. Jason Aldean‘s new track “You Make It Easy” is at No. 2 with 26K, followed by Thomas Rhett‘s “Marry Me” at No. 3 with 17K. Stapleton’s “Broken Halos” is at No. 4 with 15K, with Brown’s “Heaven” rounding out the Top 5 with 14K.

Information provided by Nielsen Soundscan.

Bakersfield Music Hall Of Fame Announces Final Six Inductees

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Tommy Collins, Larry Daniels, Luther Davis, Cousin Herb Henson, Ken Nelson, and Jean Shepard have been added to the 17 members of the inaugural class of the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame for 2017-2018. The final six entertainment personalities selected represent a broad and diverse range of the music that has been exported to the world from Kern County and the surrounding area and will be enshrined on March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Hall. 

The names of the Inaugural Inductees will be placed in the Galaxy of Stars, and will have a full-length, artist-rendered sketch created in their honor. The March 1 ceremony will feature appearances from members of the inductees’ families, as well as musical performances. For ticket information visit BakersfieldMusicHallOfFame.com. 

 

Rolling Stones Exhibit Makes Final Stop At Nashville’s Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum

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Rolling Stones fans will get a chance to check out over 500 rare items belonging to or connected with the iconic band at the Rolling Stones Exhibit when it comes to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville beginning March 29. The exhibit of memorabilia features 50 years of Stones fashion, 190 original artworks, vintage instruments, interactive sound mixing desks and recording equipment, a screening cinema with exclusive content, and a 3D concert experience. 

Delivered by DHL, the band’s first-ever major exhibition will have a limited exclusive U.S. Southeast engagement at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and will be the final stop in its U.S. tour and its first and only stop in the Southeast. The Music City engagement follows The Rolling Stones Exhibit’s global premiere in London, its star-studded U.S. premiere in NYC, and limited engagement stops in Chicago and Las Vegas.

“The Rolling Stones Exhibit is a once-in-a-lifetime, immersive experience that tells the story of the most influential rock band in the world,” said Joe Chambers, Founder and CEO of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. “We’re all in for a rare treat. Hosting The Rolling Stones Exhibit here at the Musician’s Hall of Fame and Museum and pairing it with our museum that celebrates the achievements of all musicians around the globe establishes a can’t miss destination worth traveling from anywhere for music fans.”

The exhibit is the largest touring experience of its kind ever to be staged, and the first time in history the band has personally unlocked their vast private archive exploring the very beginning of their history to the Stones’ superstardom of today. Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow at stonesexhibitionism.com/.

iHeartCountry Festival 2018 To Feature Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Dustin Lynch

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A superstar lineup of artists will perform at the upcoming 2018 iHeartCountry Festival by AT&T May 5th, including Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Cole Swindell, Maren Morris, Sugarland, Luke Combs, Billy Currington, Dan + Shay, Jon Pardi, and Brett Young. Hosted by Bobby Bones for the fifth straight year, country’s biggest stars will perform at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

“What makes this festival special is that it is the one night the A-list of country music comes together to perform live, collaborate with friends and spend time together as a family,” said John Sykes, President of  Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “Everyone stays to support each other until the last band has walked off stage.”

Tickets will be available to eligible AT&T customers through an exclusive AT&T THANKS Priority Pre-sale beginning Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. CT through March 1 via the AT&T Thanks app. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 2 at 12 p.m. CT at TexasBoxOffice.com. iHeartMedia’s country stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and at iHeartRadio.com. Streaming details will be announced soon.

iHeartCountry has more than 150 country stations across the U.S. reaching more than 110 million country listeners per month, making it the largest country broadcast radio group in America.

Last Call: Nominations for MusicRow’s 7th Annual Rising Women On The Row Due Feb. 16

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Nominations for MusicRow‘s 7th annual Rising Women On The Row are due Friday, Feb. 16.

CLICK FOR RISING WOMEN NOMINATION FORM AND TICKETS

Multiple nominations do not increase chances of being selected, but you may nominate as many women as you like with separate forms. Self-nominations are also welcome. Candidates nominated in previous years will need to be resubmitted.

MusicRow is set to honor deserving businesswomen who have become substantial contributors and visionary leaders during its annual Rising Women On The Row breakfast. The seventh annual event will be held Tuesday, March 27 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Supporting sponsorship tables and individual tickets are currently available, and regularly sell out.

Newcomer Jordan Davis Visits CMA

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Pictured (L-R): Angela Strader (Awards & Industry Relations Assistant, CMA), MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis, Brandi Simms (Sr. Director of Awards & Industry Relations, CMA), Brenden Oliver (Manager of Awards & Industry Relations, CMA). Photo: Hunter Berry

MCA Nashville’s promising new artist Jordan Davis stopped by the CMA last Friday (Feb. 9) to play an acoustic set and mingle with staffers. Davis’ debut single “Singles You Up” is currently Top 15 on the country airplay charts and his debut album Home State is set to be released March 23.

He just embarked on his first headlining White Wine and Whiskey tour with special guest Jillian Jacqueline.

Stars React To Daryle Singletary’s Passing

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Daryle Singletary

Country singer Daryle Singletary died unexpectedly on Monday morning (Feb. 12) at his Nashville home, at age 46. After news of Singletary’s death spread, artists began sharing thoughts and condolences.

“Daryle was one of the best country singers in Nashville. I was saddened when I heard the news. Just saw him at Mel Tillis’ memorial service. I hugged him and told him that I loved him. What a shock! It made me realize that life is a gift, and none of us are promised tomorrow. I’ll miss him.”
–Ricky Skaggs

“Daryle was a fine singer who always knew exactly what to do with a song. His vocals conveyed authentic emotion right on par with the greats. It was my pleasure to share the stage and the studio a few times with him over the years. His greatest accomplishment and treasure was his family. He loved to talk about his four children, and my thoughts and prayers are with Holly and the kids.”
–John Anderson

“So fortunate we got to hear Daryle Singletary one more time at dad’s memorial, and I’m so sad we lost another classic country singer and a good man. My heart is hurting for the family. He was one of my favorite singers and everyone that knew him said he was a great man. I wish I could have known him better. He was admired by all of us for representing traditional country music.”
–Pam Tillis

“I am simply silenced by the news of Daryle’s passing. He was my friend and brother in Christ. I loved him for exactly who he was. He was undoubtedly the best friend a real country song could ever have, and honestly, I don’t know if our industry can stand to lose him at this time. He was the ‘Keeper’ of the lost tradition, and we all loved him for it.”
–Darryl Worley

“Well, like a lot of you, I awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of my fellow Georgian, Daryle Singletary. I am truly shocked by the news. I didn’t know Daryle as a personal friend but I sure knew that voice. Man, could he sing a country song… as a matter of fact, any song Daryle sang became a country song.”
–John Berry

“Prayers for Daryle Singletary’s family. We’ve lost a talented and great man.”
–Aaron Tippin

“Daryle was a very nice man and a GREAT country singer. My condolences to his family.”
–Larry Gatlin

“I’m saddened to hear of Daryle’s passing. What a great guy and a fine country singer!”
–Rudy Gatlin

“Daryle has definitely left his mark on country music, not only with his great songs and classic baritone voice, but his legacy will live on in the voices of the new generation of entertainers he has inspired.”
–Craig Wayne Boyd

“So very sad to hear about the passing of Daryle Singletary. Country music has lost another great voice, but his music will live forever in the hearts and minds of anyone who ever heard him sing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
–T.G. Sheppard

“Our hearts are so broken over the loss of Daryle. His voice was so pure and authentically country. Our prayers will be with his wife and children at this terrible time. Life is so uncertain. What a sad reminder for us to tell those we love how much they mean to us, while we still can.”
–Kelly Lang

“Daryle Singletary- one of the single greatest singers who ever sang a song. I loved singing with him. We shared a kindred spirit on and off the stage. I will miss him dearly. Rest In Peace, my friend.”
–Rhonda Vincent

“Daryle was one of the nicest people in the music business and what a great voice.”
–Larry Stewart, Restless Heart

“The country music community suffered a terrible loss this morning. Daryle Singletary, one of the finest and purest country voices of all time, passed away at much too young an age. We were fortunate to be on several shows through the years with Daryle. I used to see him at The Station Inn when he would sit in with a band called 45 RPM. Please join us in offering prayers for his wife and family.”
–Greg Jennings, Restless Heart

“So few voices heard these days evoke the real heart and soul of country music. We lost one of those rare voices this morning. May God bring peace and comfort to Daryle Singletary’s family and all those who loved him.”
–Dave Innis, Restless Heart

“Truly saddened today for Holly and their four beautiful children, along with his mom and dad. Daryle Singletary, was a man’s man. He was in all respects, one of the greats. A country music singer’s singer. We will miss our friend and hold close his loving family in prayer. Until we meet on the shores of the everlasting Rest In Peace.”
–Marty Raybon, Shenandoah

“Sorry to hear that a great country voice has passed away. God bless you, Daryle Singletary.”
–Sammy Kershaw

“We have lost one of our great singers. Great guy. We are praying for his family.”
–Moe Bandy

“I’m shocked and very saddened by the passing of my friend Daryle Singletary. We have known each other for close to 25 years. He is definitely one of the very best voices I ever had the opportunity to share a stage with, and his love of COUNTRY music will be greatly missed!”
–Mark Wills