Kacey Musgraves
Mercury Records singer/songwriter
Kacey Musgraves will perform current single “Blowin’ Smoke” on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday, July 26 (11:35 p.m. PT-ET/10:35 p.m. CT).
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Denver-based band The Lumineers will release a Deluxe Edition of their self-titled debut album on Aug. 20 via Dualtone Records. The deluxe edition will feature five bonus tracks, including studio recordings of songs that the band plays live often but hadn’t yet recorded at the time of their release. It also includes a DVD containing more than 25 minutes of stage performance, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, as well as a 28-page photo booklet of never before seen photos, images and studio notes from the making of the album.
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Craig Morgan
will host his 7th Annual Charity Event on Saturday, Sept. 14 in his hometown of Dickson, Tenn. Proceeds from the event, which includes a Celebrity Off-Road Trail Ride and Concert, will benefit Billy’s Place, a component fund of the Craig Morgan Dickson County Educational Foundation (501c3). Later that evening, Morgan and friends will perform.
The organization’s primary goal is to assist foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at
craigmorgan.com.
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Natalie Grant is set to release her latest project Hurricane on Oct. 15, 2013 from Curb Records.
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Taylor Made
Little General Records trio
Taylor Made returned to their home state of West Virginia recently to headline the opening ceremonies for the first ever
Boy Scout Jamboree on Tuesday, July 16 at The Summit – a 10,600-acre spread in West Virginia’s New River Gorge region that was recently named the official home of future jamborees. The event ushered in 40,000 boy scouts from all over the United States, as well as thousands of volunteers.
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Tenth Avenue North
Christian Nashville-based band
Tenth Avenue North recently announced the
2013 Tenth Avenue North Classic celebrity golf tournament to take place on Aug. 12 at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, N.C. The tournament will be co-hosted by Tenth Avenue North and PGA Tour winner
Kevin Streelman.
The event was organized to support Compassion International and other ministries including CRU-RDU and College Golf Fellowship. Celebrities in attendance will include Tenth Avenue North, rock band
NeedtoBreathe,
TobyMac, Streelman and a number of other PGA, NFL and NASCAR professional athletes. For more visit
tenthavenuenorth.com.
Brinley Addington – Middle Of Nowhere
/by contributor“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been blessed with. So many cool things are happening, it’s just unreal,” says Addington. “I get to live in Nashville, TN, write with some of my songwriting heroes, and get to travel to so many cool places to play shows with artists I’ve looked up to for a long time. It’s awesome. I just want to keep writing and recording good, relatable, country music that honors tradition and still speaks to my generation. So far, I’m having a blast and can’t wait for everyone to hear this new music.”
Addington’s passion for Country music began well before the dynamic performer can even remember. At age three, Brinley began emulating his favorite legends from the Grand Ole Opry stage on top of his parent’s coffee table. Brinley was influenced early on by the hymns he heard on Sunday morning and the traditional country voices of Randy Travis, Vince Gill, and Alan Jackson. As time went by, Brinley gained inspiration from modern Country artists like Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw. Those early hymns and newly found love of modern day country inspired Brinley to begin performing at his Church in his early teens. It was at that time he realized God’s plan for his life: making music… and he never turned back…
Brinley introduced himself first to country music with the release of his debut full-length album Homegrown in 2011. This project garnered outstanding reviews from peers and music industry professionals alike. The album peaked at #53 on the iTunes country album charts independently. Homegrown produced two music videos (“Hang on a Farm,” “As Long As You Love Me”) that have already gained over 100,000 views. Booked by William Morris Endeavor, Addington has served as headliner and supporting act at numerous fairs, festivals, and college events across the country and has participated in unique country events such as the Blake Shelton & Friends Cruise.
Addington’s sophomore album Middle of Nowhere is slated for an August 5th release. The title track and lead single will be shipped to Country radio on July 21st.
Socials
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Artist Updates (7-23-13)
/by Jessica NicholsonKacey Musgraves
Mercury Records singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves will perform current single “Blowin’ Smoke” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday, July 26 (11:35 p.m. PT-ET/10:35 p.m. CT).
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Craig Morgan
Craig Morgan will host his 7th Annual Charity Event on Saturday, Sept. 14 in his hometown of Dickson, Tenn. Proceeds from the event, which includes a Celebrity Off-Road Trail Ride and Concert, will benefit Billy’s Place, a component fund of the Craig Morgan Dickson County Educational Foundation (501c3). Later that evening, Morgan and friends will perform.
The organization’s primary goal is to assist foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. Tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at craigmorgan.com.
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Taylor Made
Little General Records trio Taylor Made returned to their home state of West Virginia recently to headline the opening ceremonies for the first ever Boy Scout Jamboree on Tuesday, July 16 at The Summit – a 10,600-acre spread in West Virginia’s New River Gorge region that was recently named the official home of future jamborees. The event ushered in 40,000 boy scouts from all over the United States, as well as thousands of volunteers.
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Tenth Avenue North
Christian Nashville-based band Tenth Avenue North recently announced the 2013 Tenth Avenue North Classic celebrity golf tournament to take place on Aug. 12 at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, N.C. The tournament will be co-hosted by Tenth Avenue North and PGA Tour winner Kevin Streelman.
The event was organized to support Compassion International and other ministries including CRU-RDU and College Golf Fellowship. Celebrities in attendance will include Tenth Avenue North, rock band NeedtoBreathe, TobyMac, Streelman and a number of other PGA, NFL and NASCAR professional athletes. For more visit tenthavenuenorth.com.
Artist Photos (7-23-13)
/by Jessica NicholsonCapitol Records Nashville’s Keith Urban visited with Shane Allen (UMG), Steve Hodges (Capitol), Grover Collins (WUBE), Ron Pille (WUBE) and Brent Jones (Capitol) on the opening night of his Light The Fuse Tour in Cincinnati (July 18, 2013).
Pictured (L-R): Shane Allen, Steve Hodges, Urban, Grover Collins, Ron Pille, Brent Jones.
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Cassadee Pope made her debut on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage on July 16, performing two songs from her forthcoming Country album on Republic Nashville – “Good Times” and her lead single “Wasting All These Tears.” She also performed a cover of Miranda Lambert‘s “Over You.” Pope won season 3 of The Voice as a member of Blake Shelton‘s team.
Pictured (L to R): Kneeling – Mark Gray, Luke Harnen and Matthew Hargis; Standing – Erin Burr, Nikki Burns, Jimmy Harnen, Braden Carney, Cassadee Pope, Kelsey Chandler, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Scott Borchetta, Justin Key and Laurel Kittleson. Photo by Ivan Clow, Courtesy of Republic Nashville
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Duo McAlister Kemp recently entertained a packed house for an industry-only showcase at Nashville venue 3rd & Lindsley. The duo is currently recording new music with producer Jeremy Stover for their third studio album.
Pictured (L-R): Drew McAlister, Jeremy Stover, Troy Kemp and manager Dennis Dunstan
Southern Ground Introduces 'Foodie' Ticket, Announces Chefs
/by Eric T. Parker“Foodie” passes include exclusive access to a covered lounge, complete with gourmet dinner buffet, beer and wine pairings, as well as elevated stage viewing areas. The general admission upgrade also includes chef demos, signature dishes, Q&As, meet-and-greets, and a exclusive menu at the Listening Room Café.
The Nashville event will welcome beer sommelier Gary Valentine to curate the festival’s Craft Beer Tent and offer pairing suggestions for all festival food.
All attendees have access to concessions including food from the Southern Ground Social Club, Zac Brown Band’s mobile kitchen, Nashville’s The Southern Steak & Oyster, Jeni’s Ice Cream, as well as cuisine from James Beard winner RJ Cooper‘s new Gypsy Soul, and Watermark’s Bob Waggoner, host of the new PBS show “Sing For Your Supper.”
Chefs include Stephanie Izard of Chicago’s The Goat and Little Goat, Giuseppe Tentori of Chicago’s GT Fish & Oyster and Boka restaurants, Shon Foster of Utah’s Amangiri Resort, and Southern Ground Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin.
Izard plans a “Sloppy Goat” sandwich made with Illinois farm-raised goat, topped with rosemary slaw served on a freshly baked roll. Tentori will prepare oyster po’boy sliders with kimchi and peanuts. Foster will curate the “S’mores School” with handcrafted ingredients such as homemade flavored marshmallows, dark chocolate, and organic, salt-cured bacon all prepared over an open fire.
Playing the stage at the Great Lawn at Riverfront Park will be Willie Nelson and Family, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves, The Head and The Heart, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, The Wood Brothers, and others. Zac Brown Band’s nightly set will feature sit-in performances by John Fogerty and Jason Mraz, with forthcoming announcements soon.
Foodie tickets will be available starting tomorrow (July 24) at 10 a.m. To upgrade existing tickets, call Ticketfly at 877-4-FLY-TIX. Click here for more information.
KPI Teams With Shane Barrett
/by Jessica NicholsonDuring Barrett’s A&R tenure at MCA Records-Nashville, he found songs for Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack, Reba McEntire, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and others.
Some of Barrett’s most recent cuts have been with Luke Bryan, Gretchen Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, and the Little River Band. As Nashville Creative Director at ole Songs, Inc., he pitched/secured cuts by the Eli Young Band, Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, and many others.
“We are extremely proud to partner with Shane, and I fully anticipate his talent and reputation will be a distinct complement to the music created by our amazing writers,” says KPI President & CEO Louis Police.
Johnny Cash 'Life' Book and CD Coming Soon
/by Jessica NicholsonThe life and music of Johnny Cash will continue to be remembered in two new releases. LIFE Unseen: Johnny Cash — An Illustrated Biography will be released on Aug. 13 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the entertainer’s death. The book will include 192 pages of Cash photos from the Sony archives, along with interviews featuring the singer’s family as well as new reminiscences from his children Rosanne Cash and John Carter Cash.
A new collection of music will be released via Legacy Records in conjunction with the book. LIFE Unheard: Johnny Cash features solo acoustic recordings made at the House of Cash studio at his home in Hendersonville, Tenn, as well as live concerts taped at the Newport Folk Festival and at the White House. The project will include a previously unreleased studio version of Ben Dewberry’s “Final Run,” along with “Movin’ Up,” recorded for Cash’s 1981 made-for-television special, The Pride of Jesse Hallam.
Cash died on Sept. 12, 2003, from complications from diabetes.
BMI Welcomes Gibson
/by Jessica NicholsonNashville songwriter Andy Gibson recently joined the BMI songwriting family. Co-writer of Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s hit “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Gibson is currently recording his debut album with producer James Stroud.
Pictured (L-R): Andy Gibson and BMI’s David Preston. Photo: Drew Maynard.
SESAC Signs Aiken
/by Jessica NicholsonSESAC has welcomed artist/songwriter Mike Aiken for representation. Aiken, who is also a licensed United States Coast Guard captain, has released his sixth album, Captains & Cowboys, on Northwind Records.
Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites) and Ben Strano (Jack Sundrud/Poco) produced the project. The album features musicians Dan Dugmore on pedal steel; Tammy Rogers on fiddle and mandolin; Michael Webb on accordion, bass and B3; and Michael Grando on drums.
Aiken recently stopped by SESAC’s Nashville headquarters for a visit.
Pictured (L-R): Mike Aiken and SESAC’s Tim Fink. Photo: Peyton Hoge
Craig Morgan Releases Track List, Artwork
/by Eric T. ParkerThe social media unveiling also allowed fans to participate in a Q&A with Morgan.
Set for release Sept. 3, the Phil O’Donnell co-produced album offers eight of Morgan’s hits and four new tracks, including his latest single, “Wake Up Lovin’ You.”
“I think we’ve put together a really great album with new music that looks ahead to the future as well as some of the fan-favorite songs that speak to who I am at my core and what my fans love in my live shows,” said Morgan.
The new record will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks.
The Journey (Livin’ Hits) Track Listing:
1. “Wake Up Lovin’ You”* (Josh Osborne, Matt Ramsey, Trevor Rosen)
2. “We’ll Come Back Around”* (Brandy Clark, Jessie Dillon, Trevor Rosen)
3. “Party Girl”* (Carson Chamberlain, Wade Kirby, Jeff Stevens)
4. “If Not Me”* (Tom Douglas, Lee Miller)
5. “More Trucks Than Cars” (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Craig Wiseman)
6. “This Ole Boy” (Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip)
7. “International Harvester” (Shane Minor, Danny Myrick, Jeffery Steele)
8. “Tough” (Joe Leathers, Monty Criswell)
9. “Little Bit of Life” (Tony Mullins, Danny Wells)
10. “Redneck Yacht Club” (Thom Shepherd, Steve Williams)
11. “That’s What I Love About Sunday” (Adam Dorsey, Mark Narmore)
12. “Almost Home” (Craig Morgan, Kerry Kurt Phillips)
*new songs
Dierks Bentley And Friends Support Wildfire Victims
/by Michael_SmithDierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley headlined the Country Cares Concert at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on July 22. The event raised more than $476,000 for families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shot firefighters who recently perished fighting Arizona wildfires. The Band Perry, Randy Houser, David Nail and country stations KLME and KAFF joined Bentley in his efforts to raise money.
Family members of the 19 victims and the lone surviving firefighter attended the concert, which included a photo tribute to the fallen firefighters during Bentley’s performance of his new song “Here On Earth.” The singer also performed a rendition of “Home” with a bagpipe intro by the Rural Metro Pipe and Drum Corp.
The concert’s proceeds will benefit the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities, which will aid the families of the 19 fallen firefighters. For more information, visit dierks.com