Logan Mize and Luke Pell will be hitting the road this spring for their co-headlining Hometowns and Highways Tour. The tour kicks off in Waterloo, N.Y., and will visit cities across the country including Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, Austin, and Oklahoma City.
The announcement comes fresh off the success of Logan’s album Come Back Road, which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart and charted at number 2 on the iTunes Country Chart as well as the top 20 on iTunes’ All Genre Chart. The tour also launches on the heels of Luke Pell’s debut EP release and will feature special guest 17 Memphis. Tickets for the shows go on sale today (Jan. 19).
“I’m excited to announce this upcoming spring tour for a lot of good reasons. We are getting to hit a lot of places we haven’t played in awhile and we have a bunch of new music to share with everyone,” expressed Mize. “On top of that we are co-headlining with Luke Pell. He is a great dude, a military veteran, and he’s got a ton of excitement around his new music. To say it’s going to be a party is an understatement..Sure hope to see you out there!”
“I couldn’t be more excited to be touring with Logan and his band this spring! I’m a huge fan of Logan as a fellow artist and can’t wait to hit the road with those guys,” said Pell. “After playing almost 100 dates last year, my band and I have taken a couple months off and are ready to be back on the road playing new venues with Logan and 17 Memphis who are an incredible talent in their own right.”
Hometowns and Highways Tour Dates:
Mar. 15, 2018 – Waterloo, NY – Del Ago Casino & Resort
Mar. 16, 2018 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Mar. 17, 2108 – Rootstown, OH – Dusty Armadillo
Mar. 23, 2018 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Mar. 24, 2018 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
Apr. 6, 2018 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s (without special guest 17 Memphis)
Apr. 7, 2018 – Springfield, IL- Boondocks
Apri. 12, 2018 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
Apr. 13, 2018 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Apr. 14, 2018 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
Apr. 20, 2018 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
Apr. 21, 2018 – Overland Park, KS – Kanza Hall
Apr. 27, 2018 – Austin, TX – The Belmont
Apr. 28, 2018 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey
UMG Nashville Releases ‘Forever My Girl’ Soundtrack, Featuring 14 Original Songs
/by Eric T. ParkerAssembled by executive music producer Brett Boyett, the soundtrack also includes previously released material from Miranda Lambert and four tracks of Little Big Town.
Forever My Girl releases to theaters today, Jan. 19—from writer/director Bethany Ashton Wolf—based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin. The film stars Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, Abby Ryder Fortson, Travis Tritt and John Benjamin Hickey, telling the story of country music super-star Liam Page (Roe) who left his bride, Josie (Rothe) at the altar, choosing fame and fortune. Page never forgot his true love or Southern roots when he unexpectedly faced the consequences of all that he left behind when he returned to his hometown.
Track Listing For Forever My Girl Soundtrack
1. Little White Church – Little Big Town
2. Don’t Water Down My Whiskey – Alex Roe – Original Song
3. Enough – Alex Roe – Original Song
4. Can’t Tame A Fire – Dan Tyminski – Original Song
5. Can’t Go Back – Little Big Town
6. Back From Gone – Josh Turner – Original Song
7. Who Needs Mexico – Canaan Smith – Original Song
8. Silver and Gold – Little Big Town
9. Wings Of An Angel – Lauren Alaina – Original Song
10. Live Forever – Little Big Town
11. Little Red Wagon – Miranda Lambert
12. Caught Up In Your Storm – Mickey Guyton – Original Song
13. Slowing Down – Travis Tritt – Original Song
14. Wild And Free – Destin Bennett – Original Song
15. Solid Ground – Brett Boyett – Original Song
16. Smokin’ and Cryin’ – Alex Roe – Original Song
17. Finally Home – Alex Roe and Abby Ryder Fortson – Original Song
18. Always and Forever – Canaan Smith – Original Song
19. Enough (reprise) – Lauren Alaina and Phillip Sweet – Original Song
Tyler Johnson Preps First Single From Solo Project
/by Eric T. ParkerMost notably, Johnson teamed with Grammy-winning Producer of the Year Jeff Bhasker to produce the debut album for country music artist Cam. In addition to co-writing Cam’s smash single “Burning House” Johnson co-wrote and produced her current single “Diane.”
Johnson’s work also extends to Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, OneRepublic, Ed Sheeran and producing Harry Styles‘ self-titled 2017 debut album–which he penned nine of the 10 tracks—as well as writing and producing “One Last Song” and “Palace” from Sam Smith’s album, The Thrill Of It All.
Song Suffragettes Add Voices To Time’s Up Movement With New Song
/by Lorie HollabaughThe The 23 voices featured in “Time’s Up” come from all over the U.S. and Canada and all have unique stories and musical directions. Shorr, Tasji Bachman, Chloe Gilligan, Savannah Keyes, Mignon, Gracie Schram, Tiera, Jenna Paulette, Emma White, Jordyn Mallory, Emma Lynn White, Regan Stewart, Kim Paige, Jenna McDaniel, Madison Kozak, Jenny Ray, Tenille Arts, Tristan McIntosh, Tia Scola, Alexis Gomez, Candi Carpenter, Trannie Stevens and Lena Stone all appear on the track.
The track premiered with a video, directed by Todd Cassetty, which have both already been embraced by iTunes and Apple Music, who added it into their top playlist, A-List Country. Radio Disney Country will premiere the song today and feature it on the Radio Disney Country Spotlight show airing on Radio Disney.
“Me and the girls were watching the Golden Globes, drinking wine and wearing all black. During one of the many inspiring speeches that night, I just felt the weight of what was happening — how I was going to tell my daughters and granddaughters about this one day,” said Shorr. “It came together so easily and flawlessly because the amazing girls of Song Suffragettes were so passionate about the cause and willing to move around their schedules to make it happen. The team behind Song Suffragettes hustled so hard to make this project come to life making our idea a reality. I have been so inspired by this whole reckoning that’s been happening and it just felt so obvious to connect that to what we do at Song Suffragettes.”
Proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit Time’s Up, the organization that created a unified call from women in entertainment to end discrimination, harassment and abuse of women everywhere.
Oak Ridge Boys’ New Album ’17th Avenue Revival’ Due Out In March
/by Lorie HollabaughThis is the group’s second project with Cobb, who produced the Oaks’ The Boys Are Back album in 2009. Vince Gill, Ashley Monroe, Jamey Johnson, and Brandy Clark all penned tracks on the new album, recorded at Studio A on 17th Avenue in Nashville. Cobb’s vision included no vocal stacking and very few overdubs during production. For two of the songs, the Boys gathered around one microphone and let the harmonies shine on the new collection.
“Dave brought music with spirit and a magical feel to the studio. It became a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual revival for The Oak Ridge Boys,” says the group’s William Lee Golden.
“Having been in The Oak Ridge Boys for almost 52 years,” says Duane Allen, “it can be difficult for me to imagine a place where we have not been. However, Dave Cobb had that vision, and the result is 17th Avenue Revival.”
“Legendary Studio A on 17th Avenue South became a special, almost spiritual place, and for a few weeks it served as a beacon of creativity,” says Allen.
The group will tour in support of the new album this year on their Shine the Light Tour.
17th Avenue Revival Track Listing
1. Brand New Star (Aaron Raitiere & Mando Saenz)
2. There Will Be Light (Jamey Johnson, Larry Shell & Buddy Cannon)
3. God’s Got It (Charlie Jackson)
4. I’d Rather Have Jesus (Rhea Miller & George Beverly Shea)
5. Walk In Jerusalem (Traditional /Public Domain)
6. Where He Leads Me I Will Follow (Ernest W. Blandy / Public Domain)
7. Pray To Jesus (Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally)
8. If I Die (Ashley Monroe & Vince Gill)
9. Let It Shine On Me (Vince Gill & Ashley Monroe)
Demolition Music Signs Kelsey K
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Jon D’Agostino, Kelsey K
Demolition Music Publishing has signed Kelsey K to a publishing deal.
“Kelsey is the real deal, triple threat who has already built an impeccable reputation in Nashville,” said Demolition President, Jon D’Agostino. “She’s the hardest working, naturally talented teenage songwriter and artist I know and brings a brand new color to our Demolition family box of crayons!!”
Logan Mize And Luke Pell Join Forces For Hometowns And Highways Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughThe announcement comes fresh off the success of Logan’s album Come Back Road, which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart and charted at number 2 on the iTunes Country Chart as well as the top 20 on iTunes’ All Genre Chart. The tour also launches on the heels of Luke Pell’s debut EP release and will feature special guest 17 Memphis. Tickets for the shows go on sale today (Jan. 19).
“I’m excited to announce this upcoming spring tour for a lot of good reasons. We are getting to hit a lot of places we haven’t played in awhile and we have a bunch of new music to share with everyone,” expressed Mize. “On top of that we are co-headlining with Luke Pell. He is a great dude, a military veteran, and he’s got a ton of excitement around his new music. To say it’s going to be a party is an understatement..Sure hope to see you out there!”
“I couldn’t be more excited to be touring with Logan and his band this spring! I’m a huge fan of Logan as a fellow artist and can’t wait to hit the road with those guys,” said Pell. “After playing almost 100 dates last year, my band and I have taken a couple months off and are ready to be back on the road playing new venues with Logan and 17 Memphis who are an incredible talent in their own right.”
Hometowns and Highways Tour Dates:
Mar. 15, 2018 – Waterloo, NY – Del Ago Casino & Resort
Mar. 16, 2018 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Mar. 17, 2108 – Rootstown, OH – Dusty Armadillo
Mar. 23, 2018 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Mar. 24, 2018 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
Apr. 6, 2018 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s (without special guest 17 Memphis)
Apr. 7, 2018 – Springfield, IL- Boondocks
Apri. 12, 2018 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
Apr. 13, 2018 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Apr. 14, 2018 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
Apr. 20, 2018 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
Apr. 21, 2018 – Overland Park, KS – Kanza Hall
Apr. 27, 2018 – Austin, TX – The Belmont
Apr. 28, 2018 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey
Weekly Chart Report 1/19/18
/by Alex ParryAshley McBryde Sets Track Listing For March Debut ‘Girl Going Nowhere’
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“I’m not a pretty crier, and I got to my write with Jeremy Bussey that morning, red and blotchy,” she said. “So, he said, ‘for Guy, maybe we should write a good song, one you’d want to play at the Opry someday.’ So, I told the story of when I was back in Algebra class, and we were going around the room saying what we wanted to do when we grew up. When it got to me, I said, ‘I’m going to move to Nashville and write songs, and they’re going to be on the radio.’ The teacher looked at me and said, ‘That won’t happen and you better have a good backup plan.’ It didn’t put the fire out, it just added to it.”
A new video for the track “American Scandal” is also available at all digital retail and streaming services today. McBryde will join Luke Combs and Miranda Lambert on tour in 2018, and will make her TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday (Jan. 23) on NBC.
“Girl Goin’ Nowhere” (Ashley McBryde, Jeremy Bussey)
“Radioland” (Ashley McBryde, Autumn McEntire, Chris Roberts)
“American Scandal” (Ashley McBryde, Randall Clay, Terri Jo Box)
“Southern Babylon” (Ashley McBryde, Tommy Collier)
“The Jacket” (Ashley McBryde, Olivia Rudeen, Neal Cotty)
“Livin’ Next to Leroy” (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford)
“A Little Dive Bar In Dahlonega” (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Jesse Rice)
“Andy” (I Can’t Live Without You) (Ashley McBryde)
“El Dorado” (Ashley McBryde, Randall Clay, Patrick Savage)
“Tired of Being Happy” (Ashley McBryde, Randall Clay, Blue Foley)
“Home Sweet Highway” (Ashley McBryde, CJ Field, Blue Foley)
Ashley Ray Signs With BMG Nashville
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R:) Chris Oglesby (VP Creative, BMG); Courtney Allen (Creative Director, BMG); Kos Weaver (Executive VP, BMG); Ashley Ray; Daniel Lee (VP Creative, BMG); Rakiyah Marshall (Creative Director, BMG)
Songwriter/artist Ashley Ray has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with BMG Nashville.
During her career, Ashley has recorded with producer Jay Joyce, performed with artists including Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Willie Nelson, and secured cuts with multiple major label artists. Ashley is currently writing and recording with fellow artist Sean McConnell for an upcoming solo release.
Cam Signs Booking Deal With WME
/by Jessica NicholsonCam. Photo: Dennis Leupold
Arista Nashville/RCA Records artist Cam has signed a booking deal with WME. The agency will now represent her in music, film, television, books, and endorsements. The singer/songwriter was previously with CAA.
Cam’s debut single “Burning House” topped the charts and went Platinum. This international hit went on to earn her GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, CMT, and American Music Awards nominations. Her first album Untamed debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and her sophomore album is expected to be released later this year. Cam gave her fans a preview of the forthcoming album with the recently released single “Diane.”
Cam is managed by Lindsay Marias at Grit & Magic Entertainment.