Bailey Bryan To Release Debut EP ‘So Far’ April 14

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New artist Bailey Bryan is releasing her debut EP, So Far, on 300 Entertainment/Warner Music Nashville on April 14.

Produced by Dennis Matkosky, Bryan co-wrote each of the five songs in the collection. Followers on her Instagram often see pictures taken from the road and studio, as well as no-makeup shots of Bryan, including ones of a waistline to shoulders zipper scar after a back surgery, which inspired her song “Scars” on the new project.

“This idea, which obviously I believe so strongly in, that the hardships in life, the things that are the hardest to come through are what kind of form the most beautiful things about us,” Bryan says. “If you listen to ’Scars,’ it was inspired by coming to terms with this giant scar that I have on my back and the fact that I love it now, it’s a part of me and it came from a really hard thing.”

So Far Track List:

1. Own It – (Bailey Bryan, Dennis Matkosky, Casey Brown)
2. Hard Drive Home – (Bailey Bryan, Dennis Matkosky, Matt McVaney) 
3. Scars – (Bailey Bryan, Tom Douglas, Dennis Matkosky)
4. Life Goes On – (Bailey Bryn, Casey Brown, Becki Devries, Dennis Matkosky
5. Used To – (Bailey Bryan, Michael Hardy, Dennis Matkosky)

Lindsay Ell Previews New Tracks On Debut EP

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Lindsay Ell

BBR Music Group’s Jon Loba welcomed industry and superfans of Lindsay Ell to the Germantown Nashville lounge, The Back Corner (TBC) on Thursday, March 23 to preview her EP, released today. Among attendees were the newcomers’s boyfriend and radio star Bobby Bones and her CMT Next Women of Country pal Lauren Alaina.

“There are some things that are worth the wait, and Lindsay Ell and her music are worth the wait,” said Loba. “Real art takes time. We had released a couple of things on Lindsay, it was honestly our fault—we didn’t have the right music on her. But then she had someone come in to her life in Kristian Bush who she absolutely gelled with and is making magic with.”

Ell’s Bush-produced Stoney Creek EP—appropriately titled Worth The Wait—reveals six songs from the strikingly beautiful guitar virtuoso.

Among the tracks is “Criminal,” a dynamic title most encompassing what the young artist is capable of—melody, lyrics and production.

“Thank you so much for coming and thank you for giving me patience and letting me figured this whole thing out,” exclaimed Ell from the stage before previewing the EP with a three-person band.

Lindsay Ell preview party

In additional to Ell-penned original titles, the EP also features outside songs, one titled “Space” from Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan and Maggie Chapman in addition to a John Mayer cover.

“The first meeting [Kristian Bush] and I had about music, he asked me what my favorite record was,” recalls Ell. “It would be John Mayer’s Continuum. He said, ‘I want you to go record the whole thing. The only rules are you need to play all the instruments. I cleared my schedule for two weeks, and 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. I sat in an office and recorded the whole record.

“It’s so different when you record something compared when you’re just listening to it. I learned so much about myself, my favorite record of all time, and I figured out how I love to sound in the studio. We ended up putting ‘Stop This Train’ on the EP, and it’s actually the exact work tape I made in my janky little office.”

Worth The Wait is available now.


Worth The Wait Track Listing

1) “Waiting on You” (Lindsay Ell, Adam Hambrick, Andrew DeRoberts)
2) “Criminal” (Lindsay Ell, Chris Stevens, Fred Wilhelm)
3) “Space” (Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan, Maggie Chapman)
4) “Standing Here” (Melissa Peirce, Ryan Hurd, Chase McGill)
5) “Worth The Wait” (Lindsay Ell, Travis Meadows)
6) “Stop This Train” (John Mayer, Pino Palladion)

Colton Dixon’s ‘Identity’ Revealed On Third CD

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Colton Dixon‘s third studio album Identity is out now. The new project’s first single, “All That Matters” is already climbing the charts, hitting the top 5 at Hot AC and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience chart. Billboard exclusively premiered the song earlier this year, while PEOPLE Magazine debuted its official music video.

The deluxe version of the record features 17 tracks and is divided into three sonically unique sections – mind, body and spirit, each with its own instrumental interlude. Among the tracks on the new CD is “The Other Side,” a song inspired by Dixon’s wife Annie losing her younger brother a few years back and her family’s strength during that time.

“I’ve had more fun working on Identity than any other record,” Dixon said. “I’ve tried a lot of new things on this album, and I’m pumped for you all to finally hear it. I’m so excited for you to travel through the mind, body and spirit with me as you listen.”

Identity Track Listing:
“All That Matters” – Colton Dixon/Colby Wedgeworth/Ben Glover; produced by Colby Wedgeworth
“Autopsy” – Colton Dixon/Michael Pollack; produced by Broken City (strings composed by Ben Blasko)
“Brand New Life” – Colton Dixon/Gannin Arnold/Adam Watts; produced by Broken City
“Breathe” – Colton Dixon/Jason Walker/Tedd Tjornhom; produced by Tedd T/Colton Dixon
“Down” – Colton Dixon/Gannin Arnold/Adam Watts; produced by Broken City
“High” – Colton Dixon/Seth Mosley; produced by Seth Mosley and Mike X O’Conner
“Human” – Colton Dixon/Seth Mosley; produced by Seth Mosley and Mike X O’Conner
“I Would Choose You” – Colton Dixon/Gannin Arnold/Adam Watts; produced by Broken City
“Identity” – Colton Dixon/Justin Ebach; produced by Broken City
“In My Veins” – Colton Dixon/Tommee Profitt; produced by Tommee Profitt
“No Greater Love” – Colton Dixon/Gannin Arnold/Adam Watts/Ben Glover; produced by Broken City
“The Other Side” – Colton Dixon/Jeff Pardo; produced by Broken City
“Technicolor” – Colton Dixon/Jared Martin/ Justin Ebach/ Tedd Tjornhom; produced by Tedd T
“Warriors” – Colton Dixon/David Garcia/Tommee Profitt; produced by Tommee Profitt and David Garcia
“The Mind” – Colton Dixon – produced by Broken City
“The Body” – Colton Dixon and Ben Blasko – produced by Broken City
“The Spirit” – Colton Dixon and Ben Blasko – produced by Broken City

Allman Brothers Band To Release Live CD From Fox Theater Shows

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The Allman Brothers Band is releasing recordings from a set of shows from a sold-out, three-night run they played at Atlanta’s Fox Theater in 2004. The Fox Box will be released digitally March 24 and in stores on April 28 via RED Distribution as an eight-CD set.

The collection features a remastered audio mix and tightening up of the song spacing along with a very unique element: in the 53 songs performed, there is only one repeat, “Dreams,” which is played three times, each with different vocals by the guitar soloists: Derek  Trucks, Warren Haynes and Jack Pearson.

The Allman Brothers Band in 2004 featured founding members Gregg Allman (keyboards, vocals), drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe and percussionist Marc Quinones, guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, and bassist Oteil Burbridge. Guitarist Jack Pearson, who was in the band from 1997-99, was a special guest, and other guests include Derek’s bandmate/wife Susan Tedeschi, guitarist Vaylor Trucks (Butch’s son who was captured on the rear cover of Brothers & Sisters as a child) and keyboardist Rob Baracco.

FOX BOX track list:

9/24/04 Disc 1
–Mountain Jam
–Trouble No More
—Midnight Rider
–Wasted Words
–Worried Down With The Blues
–You Don’t Love Me

–Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More
Disc 2

–Rockin’ Horse
–Hot ‘Lanta
–Melissa
–Come And Go Blues
–Can’t Love What You Never Had
–Why Does Love Got To Be So Bad?

–Franklin’s Tower
Disc 3

–Black Hearted Woman
–Dreams (with Jack Pearson)
–Mountain Jam (reprise) (with Jack Pearson)

–Southbound (with Jack Pearson)
9/25/04 Disc 1

–Les Brers (Intro)
–Don’t Want You No More  / It’s Not My Cross To Bear
–Statesboro Blues
–Stand Back
–Who’s Been Talking
–Soulshine
–Good Clean Fun
–Old Before My Time
–Woman Across The River

–Instrumental Illness
Disc 2

–The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
–Leave My Blues At Home
–Key To The Highway
–Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright (with Susan Tedeschi)
–One Way Out (with Valor Trucks)
–Blue Sky
–Dreams
–Les Brers In A Minor
–Layla

9/26/04 Disc 1

–Revival
–Every Hungry Woman
–Done Somebody Wrong
–Hoochie Coochie Man
–Desdemona
–High Cost Of Low Living
–44 Blues

–End Of The Line
Disc 2

–Dreams
–I Walk On Gilded Splinters
–Stormy Monday
–The Same Thing (with Rob Baracco)

–In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (with Rob Baracco)
Disc 3

–In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (cont’d, with Rob Baracco)
–Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
–No One To Run With
–Whippin’ Post

Lady Antebellum To Headline Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

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Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum is scheduled to play their second headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9.

The show is part of the trio’s previously announced You Look Good World Tour, featuring Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young.

The trio is climbing the radio charts with their current single, “You Look Good,” penned by Hillary Lindsey, Ryan Hurd, and busbee, who also produced the trio’s upcoming album Heart Break, slated to release June 9.

The tour and album mark a return for the trio after a brief hiatus, which saw Charles Kelley release his solo project The Driver, which featured the Grammy-nominated title track that included vocals from Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay. Meanwhile Hillary Scott earned two Grammy honors for her inspirational album Love Remains, and the single “Thy Will.”

Tickets for the Sept. 9 Nashville date will go on sale 10 a.m., March 31 at Bridgestone Arena’s box office and via Ticketmaster.

Industry Ink: Ryan Kinder, Belmont University, John Lomax III

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Ryan Kinder Makes Some Sounds In The Round

(Back Row, L-R): Peter Strickland, John Esposito, Matt Signore, Megan Joyce, Chad Schultz. (Front Row, L-R): Adrian Michaels, Ashlee McDonald, Ryan Kinder, Stephanie Davenport, Tim Foisset, Cris Lacy, Lisa Ray

Ryan Kinder performed at Warner Music Nashville on Wednesday (March 22) for the “Warner Sound In The Round” concert series, where he played a half hour set that included his current single “Close.”

 

Belmont University, West Texas A&M Partner

At a signing ceremony Friday morning (March 24) in Belmont-owned Ocean Way studios, Belmont University officially entered an innovative educational partnership with West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) that will allow WTAMU students to participate in and complete courses offered by Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.

 

John Lomax Joins PLA Media Roster

PLA Media has added music veteran John Lomax III of the famed Texas Lomax family to its client roster. PLA is partnering with Lomax III on several upcoming projects that will celebrate the 150th anniversary of his grandfather’s birth this September.

“I couldn’t be more honored for John to request that we work on this project that is so near and dear to his heart,” says Pam Lewis, President of PLA Media. “John loaned me a first edition of his grandfather’s book, published in 1947, and I couldn’t put it down. I feel like I know him. The music and the story is so very compelling and a cornerstone of America’s musical history and folklore. The Lomax family, then and now, are true national treasures.”

For All Seasons Signs With Centricity Music

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Pictured (L-R): John Mays, Centricity Sr. VP/A&R; Jeff Luckey, Emily Hamilton, Randy Charlson, Johnny Hamilton, For All Seasons; Matt Ewald, Centricity Director/A&R; Steve Ford, Centricity General Manager

Centricity Music has signed worship band, For All Seasons, to publishing and record deals with the label. Hailing from Southern California, the band members, Emily Hamilton, Johnny Hamilton, Randy Charlson, and Jeff Luckey, come to Centricity after 10 years of making music together.

“One of the huge blessings of getting to be a part of Centricity is getting to work with people we love,” Centricity Sr. VP, A&R John Mays says. “When the people we love also make amazing music, we feel especially blessed. For All Seasons was an immediate check in both those categories. The band has proven to be the kind of people we love to support.”

“Our goal has always been to create music that teaches people more about what it means to worship God, and more about who He is,” Hamilton says. “We want to create space musically and lyrically in each project we release for people to talk with God honestly, as well as align their hearts with what is really true. We are stoked to know that Centricity sees this passion of ours and wants to propel it forward.”

For All Seasons is currently writing and recording songs for their upcoming EP, which will be released in early 2018.

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Jimmy Webb To Be Saluted As Poet And Prophet

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will feature Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb in the next installment of the series Poets and Prophets.

Hosted by museum editor Michael Gray, the event will take place on Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater.

Webb’s interview will include stories behind the hit songs including “Galveston,” “Wichita Lineman,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “MacArthur Park,” “Highwayman” and more. The discussion will be illustrated with vintage photos, film footage, and recordings. Webb will also offer a short performance.

Following the program, Webb will sign a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster and copies of his new memoir, The Cake and the Rain, available for purchase in the Museum Store.

A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Oklahoma native Webb was a chief source of material for Glen Campbell, who recorded Webb’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” fifty years ago. Campbell reached No. 1 with “Wichita Lineman” and “Galveston,” and charted with Webb’s “Honey Come Back,” “Where’s the Playground Susie,” “Still Within the Sound of My Voice” and others.

Waylon Jennings earned his first Grammy with Webb’s “MacArthur Park,” in 1969. In 1986, Webb won a Grammy, Country Song of the Year, for “Highwayman,” a No. 1 hit for Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson as the Highwaymen.

On Wednesday, May 3, Webb will be honored at Carnegie Hall during A Celebration of the Music of Jimmy Webb: The Cake and the Rain. Featured performers include Dwight Yoakam, Art Garfunkel, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., and more.

Poets and Prophets is included with museum admission and free to museum members. Seating is limited, and passes are required for admittance. Museum members can reserve program passes in advance by phone (615-416-2050) or via e-mail (reservations@countrymusichalloffame.org). The program will be streamed live at countrymusichalloffame.org/streaming.

Artist Updates: Darius Rucker, Jeannie Seely, Bethel Music, Jason Crabb

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Darius Rucker Goes Behind Bars On Sun Records

Darius Rucker guest stars on a new episode of CMT’s Sun Records, premiering tonight at 10 p.m. ET. Rucker plays “Johnny Bragg” of The Prisonaires, a doo-wop group incarcerated at the Tennessee State Penitentiary. In tonight’s episode, Marion introduces Sam Phillips to the group and they convince the prison to allow the group to record at their studio. They soon have a hit with “Just Walkin’ in the Rain.”

 

Jeannie Seely Honored By State Of Tennessee

Pictured (L-R): Gus Arrendale, Gene Ward, Jeannie Seely, Rep. Beth Harwell, Rep. Bill Black

The State of Tennessee recently honored Jeannie Seely with a House Joint Resolution as the country singer/songwriter celebrates her 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member.

“This is such an honor to be recognized by the great state of Tennessee and the House of Representatives. I’ve always been proud to be a Opry member and champion for country music,” Seely said.

Seely was joined by her husband Gene Ward, Rep. Bill Black, Rep. Beth Harwell and Gus Arrendale, president of Springer Mountain Farms®.

Bethel Music’s Starlight Set For Release

Bethel Music is releasing a new album, Starlight, on April 7. Bethel Music’s first full-length album recorded live on tour, the collection includes performances from each of the cities on the “Worship Nights Tour” and features songs on the album led by Bethel Music’s Jenn Johnson, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Kristene DiMarco, Kalley Heiligenthal, Melissa Helser and Hannah McClure along with Francesca Battistelli.

Starlight Tracklisting
1. Starlight
2. There’s No Other Name
3. Extravagant
4. Breathe
5. Take Courage
6. King of My Heart
7. God I Look to You
8. The War Is Over
9. I See the Light
10. Catch the Wind
11. Old for New
12. For the One
13. You Came
14. Extravagant (Acoustic Bonus Track)

 

Jason Crabb On BackHome Debut Issue

Jason Crabb is featured on the cover of the inaugural March/April issue of BackHome Magazine. Serving the former subscribers and fans of Homecoming, BackHome will continue to cover gospel, inspirational and Homecoming artists while adding the ever-growing world of country artists of faith.

Upcoming issues will include: Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Rory Feek, Jimmy Yeary, Carrie Underwood, Oak Ridge Boys, Russ Taff, Scotty McCreery, Alan Jackson, Charlie Daniels, the Isaacs, and more.

BackHome is published by Salem Publishing, which delivers several print and online magazines including CCM, Youthworker, Preaching, Singing News, and Family Fiction.