Brandy Clark Plans Nashville Show, Prepares Album

Brandy Clark will headline a July 3 performance in downtown Nashville, leading up to the city’s 4th of July events. Jason Eskridge, Shelly Colvin and DJ Du are also on the bill. Clark’s set will be followed by a five-minute fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Clark follows up her acclaimed 2013 project 12 Stories on Friday (June 10) with her sophomore project Big Day in a Small Town. The MusicRow Breakthrough Songwriter and Breakthrough Artist winner co-wrote all 11 tracks, alongside co-writers including Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, Luke Laird, Josh Osborne, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mark Narmore, Mark D. Sanders, Jeremy Spillman, Bryan Simpson, and Scott Stepakoff. The project was produced by Jay Joyce.
Gary Allan’s Nashville Boutique To Hold Trunk Shows

Gary Allan‘s Nashville boutique, The Label, is set to hold a pair of truck shows this week, to show off designs from Allan, along with Florida Georgia Line stylist Gina Ketchum and designer Debe Dohrer.
Located at 2222 12th Ave. S., The Label will host the shows on Wednesday, June 8 from 6-8 p.m, as well as Friday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m.
Allan’s new jewelry line, designed by Allan himself, includes rings and pendants with diamonds, black diamonds, garnets, emeralds, rubies and more, cast in silver and custom wax. The trunk shows will feature suits, shirts and jewelry from Debe Dohrer Design along with custom feather jewelry including earrings, necklaces and cuffs from designer and stylist Gina Ketchum.
Allan and Dohrer will be on site on Wednesday, June 8 to discuss the lines with customers, while Ketchum and Dohrer will be available at the June 10 event.
Sounds Like Nashville Holds Late-Night Concert Series
Lauren Alaina, David Nail, Easton Corbin, Canaan Smith and more UMG Nashville artists will perform this week in Nashville as part of the late-night concert series The Outdoor Option TV Show Stage, presented by SureFire, at Tootsies Honky Tonk Alley. The concert series launches Wednesday (June 8) following the CMT Music Awards, and runs through Saturday.
“I’m so excited to bring the Sounds Like Nashville Late-Night Concert Series to Music City during the CMA Music Festival,” says Lauren Black, editor of Sounds Like Nashville. “It’s all about the music during CMA Fest, so I hope fans are ready to stay up late with us and keep the party going!”
Russell Dickerson Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

Pictured (L-R): Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry; Russell Dickerson; J.R. Schumann, Sirius XM
Artist Russell Dickerson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 3. The Nashville native and Belmont University graduate found success on SiriusXM’s The Highway with his single, “Yours.”
In Pictures: Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton, Big & Rich, Dan + Shay
/by Eric T. ParkerKenny Chesney Invites Friends To Play to 46,000 Fans in Texas
Kenny Chesney at AT&T Stadium. Photo: Jill Trunnell
Kenny Chesney‘s 2016 Spread the Love Tour stop at Dallas/Fort Worth’s AT&T Stadium played to over 46,000 fans on Saturday (June 4). The event featured guests Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, Old Dominion, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in addition to players, and country icon Randy Travis, who even joined Chesney on stage. Chesney performed “Diggin’ Up Bones” in his honor.
Dolly Parton Launches Pure And Simple North American Tour
Pictured (L-R): National Shows 2’s Darin Lashinsky, APA’s Steve Martin, Dolly Parton, CTK Mgmt’s Danny Nozell, and Webster PR’s Kirt Webster. Photo: Jeremy Westby
Dolly Parton kicked off her North American Pure And Simple Tour in North Carolina on Friday (June 3). The icon has been featured in many publications recently, including CNN and Oprah.
Fontanel Hosts Memorial Day Event With Big & Rich
Big & Rich front center, and a cast of musicians and friends join in honoring Medal of Honor recipients. Middle row, third from left: Colonel Roger Donlon, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.). Standing front row beside John Rich is Sgt. Gary Beikirch, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.). Also pictured: Parmalee and Thompson Square.
Fontanel held Camp NASH, the first annual Memorial Day weekend celebration, with over 3,000 attendees on Monday (May 30). The family-friendly, country music lifestyle event featured multiple performance stages with Big & Rich, Thompson Square, Parmalee, Chuck Wicks, Rae Lynn, and Breaking Southwest.
The event benefitted the Special Forces Charitable Trust, and was sponsored by Nationwide Express in addition to representation from Cumulus Media and Love’s Travel Stops.
Dan+Shay Visit iHeart New York During Album Launch
Pictured (L-R): Marissa Morris, iHeart; Dan Smyers; Tom Poleman, iHeart; Shay Mooney; John Sykes, iHeart.
Dan + Shay stopped by the iHeart Media studios in New York City on Monday (June 6) while making press visits surrounding their latest album, Obsessed, which was released Friday, June 3.
Luke Bryan Announces Farm Tour Dates, ‘Farm Tour EP’ For Fall
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Bryan. Photo: Schmidt PR
For the eighth year, Luke Bryan will bring his annual Farm Tour to fans, to raise scholarship funds for students in farming communities. Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2016 will visit eight cities from Oct. 5 to Oct. 15, and a portion of each ticket sold will be granted for local college scholarships in the cities the tour visits.
For the first time, a Farm Tour EP will be released in the Fall. The tour is sponsored by Bayer, Citi, CID Entertainment, Miller Lite, Cabela’s and Polaris.
Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2016 Tour Dates
Oct. 5: Gaston, South Carolina; Culler Farms
Oct. 6: Greenback, Tennessee; Maple Lane Farms
Oct. 7: Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Highland Farms
Oct. 8: Monroeville, Indiana; Spangler Farms
Oct. 12: Batesville, Mississippi; FT Farms
Oct. 13: Prairie Grove, Arkansas; Ogden Ranch
Oct. 14: Centralia, Missouri; Stowers Farm
Oct. 15: Effingham, Illinois; Mid America Motorworks
Artist Updates: Brandy Clark, Gary Allan, Lauren Alaina, David Nail, Russell Dickerson
/by Jessica NicholsonBrandy Clark Plans Nashville Show, Prepares Album
Brandy Clark will headline a July 3 performance in downtown Nashville, leading up to the city’s 4th of July events. Jason Eskridge, Shelly Colvin and DJ Du are also on the bill. Clark’s set will be followed by a five-minute fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Clark follows up her acclaimed 2013 project 12 Stories on Friday (June 10) with her sophomore project Big Day in a Small Town. The MusicRow Breakthrough Songwriter and Breakthrough Artist winner co-wrote all 11 tracks, alongside co-writers including Lori McKenna, Shane McAnally, Luke Laird, Josh Osborne, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mark Narmore, Mark D. Sanders, Jeremy Spillman, Bryan Simpson, and Scott Stepakoff. The project was produced by Jay Joyce.
Gary Allan’s Nashville Boutique To Hold Trunk Shows
Gary Allan‘s Nashville boutique, The Label, is set to hold a pair of truck shows this week, to show off designs from Allan, along with Florida Georgia Line stylist Gina Ketchum and designer Debe Dohrer.
Located at 2222 12th Ave. S., The Label will host the shows on Wednesday, June 8 from 6-8 p.m, as well as Friday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m.
Allan’s new jewelry line, designed by Allan himself, includes rings and pendants with diamonds, black diamonds, garnets, emeralds, rubies and more, cast in silver and custom wax. The trunk shows will feature suits, shirts and jewelry from Debe Dohrer Design along with custom feather jewelry including earrings, necklaces and cuffs from designer and stylist Gina Ketchum.
Allan and Dohrer will be on site on Wednesday, June 8 to discuss the lines with customers, while Ketchum and Dohrer will be available at the June 10 event.
Sounds Like Nashville Holds Late-Night Concert Series
Russell Dickerson Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Pictured (L-R): Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry; Russell Dickerson; J.R. Schumann, Sirius XM
Artist Russell Dickerson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 3. The Nashville native and Belmont University graduate found success on SiriusXM’s The Highway with his single, “Yours.”
Second Round Of AmericanaFest Performers Revealed
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Americana Music Association has revealed its second round of AmericanaFest performers, bringing the festival’s confirmed artist list to 121. A total of more than 180 artists will perform at this year’s festival.
Additions to this year’s lineup include: Amanda Shires, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Dori Freeman, Howe Gelb, Jack Ingram, John Fullbright, John Prine, Kaia Kater, Motel Mirrors, My Bubba, Sam Outlaw, Sean Watkins, Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle, The Cordovas and The O’Connor Band featuring Mark O’Connor.
The Americana Music Festival & Conference runs from Sept. 20-25 in Nashville.
Showcase wristbands are currently on sale ($60) and allow admission into all showcase venues, some sanctioned parties and special events, and can be purchased here.
Festival and Conference registrations ($275 for members/$375 for non-members) offer priority admission into all showcase venues, sanctioned parties and events, and daytime educational panels. In addition, conference registrants may purchase a ticket to the Americana Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Registration for the festival and conference can be purchased here.
Music Industry Exec Danny Nozell Launches Nashville Rehearsal Space And Storage Facility
/by Jessica NicholsonDanny Nozell
Music industry executive Danny Nozell has opened a new rehearsal space and high security storage facility in Nashville. Known as Nove Entertainment, the property is located at 6705 Centennial Blvd.
The 14,000-square-foot building includes 25 storage units with 12- to 15-foot ceilings, each with its own custom-built security system and its own LED motion-sensitive light to fully illuminate the unit. Amenities for units include a bathroom with shower, AC power in all common hallways, and a lockable garage door. Hallways are illuminated 24/7 with LED lighting.
Nove Entertainment offers each unit enclosed with a secondary beveled roof for added protection, in addition to the main building roof. The facility is not located in a flood zone.
There is a covered loading dock with room for three 53-foot semi-trailers to load or unload simultaneously, as well as a separate drive-in door for flat loading into the building from a bus, trailer, or non-dock height vehicle.
Dolly Parton at Nove Entertainment
Nove Entertainment Rehearsal Space
Nove’s private and full-service rehearsal facility for artists and bands measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a clearance height of 20 feet. Two docks are included for load-in, with power specifications consisting of 100 amp 3 Phase w/ camlocks or 30 amp Edison breakouts with no hookup. PA, monitor, and console systems are available upon request. Clients have access to production office space, a private bathroom, Internet access, and shore power for two buses. Truck parking is provided. Nove clients will be specifically trained on the facility’s security arrangement, with security details given to each client on a personal basis.
For more information, call 615-401-9475, or visit noveent.com.
Nove Entertainment storage facility
Nove Entertainment storage facility and drive in door for loading.
Jon Pardi Receives Gold Single For “Head Over Boots”
/by Craig_ShelburneJon Pardi
Jon Pardi has earned a gold-certified single for “Head Over Boots,” surpassing 500,000 combined units of sales and streaming.
Pardi co-wrote the song with Luke Laird. It’s the first release from Pardi’s upcoming album, California Sunrise, set for release on June 17 on Capitol Records Nashville.
“Head Over Boots” is Pardi’s second gold single, following his 2014 certification for “Up All Night.”
Pardi will be on hand this week during CMA Music Festival, including the NASH Country Kick Off Party benefiting Musicians on Call on Tuesday (June 7). That show will take place at the Cannery Ballroom and also feature Kelsea Ballerini and newcomer Levi Hummon.
Charlie Worsham Sets Three Midnite Jamboree Shows This Week
/by Craig_ShelburneCharlie Worsham will host three installments of the Midnite Jamboree this week at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in downtown Nashville.
Worsham is scheduled to perform at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (June 9-11). Each night will feature at least one special guest, which will not be announced in advance. The store can hold about 200 fans. Worsham wants to make the concert series an annual event.
Worsham is currently working with producer Frank Liddell on new music. The upcoming release, Worsham’s first in three years, is expected early next year. He will join Kenny Rogers on the legendary singer’s final tour in Europe this fall.
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Accept CMA Chairman’s Award
/by Craig_ShelburnePictured (L-R): Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer; Brad Paisley; Frank Bumstead, former CMA Board Chairman and Chairman of Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.; Carrie Underwood. Photo: John Russell / CMA
CMA Awards hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were presented with the 2015 CMA Chairman’s Award on Monday (June 6) in Nashville. Former CMA Board Chairman Frank Bumstead presented the Award to the duo, who will host The 50th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2 on ABC.
The Chairman’s Award is given annually at the discretion of the Chairman of the Board. Paisley and Underwood, who have hosted the annual broadcast since 2008, were lauded for the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit they demonstrate each year.
Songwriter Max T. Barnes Issues Album, Plans European Tour
/by Craig_ShelburneMax T. Barnes
Songwriter Max T. Barnes has announced a three-month tour of Europe to promote a new album, Storms of Life. The tour will include stops in England, Ireland, Scotland and Sweden. Select dates will feature songwriters Johnny Brady and Lisa Stanley.
Barnes will host a songwriting workshop in Athlone, Ireland, on Saturday (June 11) and perform the same day at Tuar Ard Arts Center in Westmeath.
Barnes’ credits include Diamond Rio’s “That’s How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” Joe Diffie’s “A Night to Remember,” Collin Raye’s “Love Me,” and Randy Travis’ “Before You Kill Us All.”
His late father, Max D. Barnes, wrote such classics as Vern Gosdin’s “Chiseled in Stone,” Vince Gill’s “Look at Us” and George Jones’ “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” as well as Randy Travis’ “The Storms of Life.”
CMT Music Awards Add Carrie Underwood, More Performers
/by Craig_ShelburneCarrie Underwood will perform “Church Bells” on the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (June 8) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Underwood holds the record for most Video of the Year wins at the CMT Music Awards.
Cassadee Pope is also confirmed to perform on the show with pop stars Leona Lewis and Pitbull. In addition, new artists Brothers Osborne, LOCASH, Maren Morris and Michael Ray will perform on the Firestone stage.
Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton. Collaborations include Dierks Bentley and Elle King, Cam and Fifth Harmony, Billy Ray Cyrus and Cheap Trick, Blake Shelton and The Oak Ridge Boys, and Keith Urban with special guests Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris. Erin Andrews and J.J. Watt will host.