Luke Bryan and Sweet Leaf Tea Partner to Honor American Farmers on 2019 Farm Tour

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Sweet Leaf Tea Partners with Luke Bryan to Honor 
American Farmers on 2019 Farm Tour 
 
Sweet Leaf Tea has announced its partnership with American Idol judge and country music megastar Luke Bryan for his 2019 Farm Tour, an annual event that uses music to salute the farmers who work behind the scenes to bring food to America’s store shelves, restaurants, and dinner tables.
Founded in Austin, Texas over 20 years ago, Sweet Leaf Tea features a lineup of iced teas and lemonades made from all-natural, organic ingredients, making the company an ideal partner to honor the efforts of local farmers. Sweet Leaf products are known for their homemade flavor and for Mimi, the smiling, grey-haired grandmother featured on every label.
As the son of a Georgia peanut farmer, Luke has made it his mission to raise awareness about the hard-working farmers who provide the country with safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Out of this mission came his annual Farm Tour, where he brings live concerts to small farming towns that don’t have music venues large enough to accommodate large concerts. 
“The idea behind this tour is to bring full production concerts to small towns that would not see larger scale shows,” shared Luke. “Growing up in rural Georgia we had to drive to larger cities to see concerts. It is so exciting to watch each of these shows being built like a small city in itself in the empty pasture land of these farms. We can feel the pride from the people in these towns as well as the farmers and it takes everyone coming together to pull them off!!”
 
Luke has been bringing these one-night-only concerts to farms around the U.S. since the tour’s inception in 2009. Every year, the hashtag #HeresToTheFarmerhas generated gigantic buzz about the campaign, with meals donated to food banks for every hashtag share. In addition to raising awareness about the country’s farmers and helping feed hungry people, the Farm Tour also provides college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending the local college or university near each tour stop. 
Bayer is also proud to be sponsoring the 2019 tour and continuing its
#HeresToTheFarmer campaign. Every time the #HeresToTheFarmer hashtag is shared, Bayer will donate a meal to a hungry American through Feeding America®.
 
Visit bayer.us/en/HeresToTheFarmer to learn more about how this campaign has resulted in close to 3 million meals being donated to food banks and local farmers in tour cities over the past few years. 
“Sweet Leaf couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Luke Bryan for this year’s Farm Tour,” said Bill Meissner, CEO of Dunn’s River Brands, the parent company of Sweet Leaf Tea. “For years, Sweet Leaf has been dedicated to creating products that are organic, authentic, and delicious – and none of this would be possible without the farmers who supply companies like ours with the high-quality ingredients that help make tea-drinking fans happy. We’re excited to support and bring attention to the wonderful work local U.S. farmers do to nourish our families.” 
Each year, over 100,000 fans have attended shows on the tour, and 2019 is expected to be the most exciting yet. 
 
Tickets for Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2019 are available at www.lukebryan.com/FarmTour. 
Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2019
9/26      Marshall, WI                   Statz Bros. Farm
9/27      Richland, MI                   Stafford Farms
9/28      Pleasantville, OH           Miller Family Farms
10/3      Louisburg, KS                 MC Farms
10/4      Douglass, KS                   Flying B Ranch
10/5      Norman, OK                    Adkins Farm
The tour is sponsored by Bayer, Sweet Leaf Tea, TRACKER OFF ROAD, Citi, and Monster Energy.

“MISS ME MORE” MARKS FIFTH CAREER COUNTRY RADIO #1 FOR KELSEA BALLERINI

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“MISS ME MORE” MARKS FIFTH CAREER COUNTRY RADIO NO. 1
FOR KELSEA BALLERINI

First Female Artist in Country Music to Have a Chart-Topping Single in 15 Months
Host of ABC’s CMA Fest for the Third ConsecutiveYear with Thomas Rhett

Single Art Courtesy of Black River Entertainment

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 10, 2019) — Black River Entertainment recording artist KELSEA BALLERINI rules the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart this week with her fifth career No. 1, “Miss Me More.” Notching the first chart-topping single for a female artist in Country music in 15 months, Ballerini was also the last woman in the genre to hit No. 1 with “Legends” in February 2018.

“Whether it’s a partner, friend, colleague, situation, or chapter of life, sometimes we lose a piece of ourselves to someone,” shares Ballerini. This song is all about choosing to spend our energy in a way that lets us be the best version of ourselves for the right people – when they come along. I’m so proud that this song and message got the megaphone of Country radio. Thank you so much for this No. 1!”

Additionally, Ballerini is the only female artist in Country music, including female duos and groups, to achieve No. 1 with her first three consecutive singles – PLATINUM-certified “Love Me Like You Mean It,” “Dibs,” “Peter Pan” – from a debut album [GOLD-certified THE FIRST TIME].

Black River’s SVP of Radio Promotion Mike Wilson finds this No. 1 song especially sweet, “Special thanks to Country Radio for all of the support on Kelsea. You have been big supporters of this song since you first heard it, and now, this is the icing on the cake.”

As seen on Billboard’s This Week’s 5 Must-Hear Songs and with more than 1.5 billion career global streams, “Miss Me More” is Ballerini’s eighth career GOLD-certified single.  Penning the bold anthem with David Hodges and Brett McLaughlin, the smash hit recently inspired her widely-successful first headline arena tour – THE MISS ME MORE TOUR – with BRETT YOUNG (plus special guest BRANDON RATCLIFF).

Spotlighting her “powerful voice and magnetic energy” (Entertainment Tonight), her “bold and brazen performance” (Entertainment Tonight) of “Miss Me More” at last week’s 2019 CMT Music Awards was noted among several “Best Performance” lists including The Washington Post and Redbook. The knockout nominated music video has earned more than 11 million streams on YouTube. Watch “Miss Me More” here. Following the award show with a Thursday (6/6) slot during this year’s CMA Fest, “Kelsea Ballerini wows the crowd on day one,” hailed People, as she played a handful of hits including a surprise onstage collaboration of her “arena-ready anthem” (Billboard), “This Feeling,” with THE CHAINSMOKERS. Making Billboard’s “Best Collaborations” list, CMT also applauded Ballerini and her special guests when they “turned the stadium into a club.” 

Fresh off hosting her third consecutive year of ABC’s CMA Fest with THOMAS RHETT, the three-hour primetime concert airs at 8/7c p.m. on August 4 from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Ballerini is next slated to appear as a celebrity guest artist in an upcoming episode of Songland, NBC’s brand-new songwriting competition, airing Tuesdays at 10/9c p.m.

For more information on upcoming festival dates, please visit KelseaBallerini.com and follow Kelsea on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

ABOUT KELSEA BALLERINI:
With more than 1 billion global streams, two-time GRAMMY nominee Kelsea Ballerini’s sophomore album, UNAPOLOGETICALLY, features the #1 hits “Legends” and “Miss Me More,” as a part of the original 12-track compilation all written or co-written by the acclaimed singer-songwriter. UNAPOLOGETICALLY (Deluxe Edition) includes four additional tracks like her collaboration with The Chainsmokers, “This Feeling.” Since her 2015 breakout, the Black River Entertainment recording artist has been honored by ACM, Billboard, and CMT, among several others, and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry this year as the newest and youngest current member.

CHRIS YOUNG JOINS “BILLION-AIRS” CLUB WITH OVER 2 BILLION CAREER STREAMS

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CHRIS YOUNG JOINS “BILLION-AIRS” CLUB 
WITH OVER 2 BILLION CAREER STREAMS

Teases two new songs — “Town Ain’t Big Enough”
with Lauren Alaina and “Drowning” — during CMA Music Fest

June 9, 2019  — Nashville, TN — Chris Young officially joined the “Billion-Airs” club as the RCA Records Nashville artist and multi-platinum entertainer was surprised onstage during his Artist of the Day play at CMA Music Fest with plaques commemorating his more than 2 Billion career streams and 12 Million singles sold. The timing was perfect as Chris was able to share the honor with fans crowding every available space on the Fan Fair X floor, pointing to the audience and sharing, “This is thanks to every single person here who has bought a CD, streamed a single or come to my concerts – I can’t thank you enough for all the support you’ve shown me and can’t wait to share more music with you soon!”

As his current single “Raised On Country” climbs the country radio charts, Chris will quickly surpass the 2 Billion streams tally as the Grammy-nominated singer teased two new songs in the last 72 hours. On Thursday, the Grand Ole Opry member stood in the hallowed circle for an emotionally charged performance of “Drowning,” an intensely personal song written with Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge. And just last night, Spotify House at Ole Red was the scene for another surprise as Chris welcomed Lauren Alaina to the stage for the first-ever performance of their duet, “Town Ain’t Big Enough.” Both songs will drop to digital and streaming services in the coming weeks and will be found on his upcoming album, Raised On Country, releasing later this year.

Chris Young’s “Raised On Country World Tour 2019” resumes June 13 in Syracuse, NY, June 14 at Boston, MA’s Xfinity Center and June 15 at Hartford, CT’s Xfinity Theatre. For a complete list of tour dates, including additional Chris Young concert stops for 2019, VIP package details and to purchase tickets, please visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

LIL NAS X, BILLY RAY CYRUS AND KEITH URBAN BRING SURPRISE PERFORMANCE OF “OLD TOWN ROAD” TO CMA FEST ON DAY THREE

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LIL NAS X, BILLY RAY CYRUS AND KEITH URBAN
BRING SURPRISE PERFORMANCE OF “OLD TOWN ROAD”
TO CMA FEST ON DAY THREE
CMA FEST DAY THREE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

NASHVILLE – The surprises continued on day three of CMA Fest, as Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban took the Nissan Stadium stage to perform the No. 1 song in the country, “Old Town Road.” The packed stadium erupted with excitement, bringing the audience to their feet, dancing and singing along to every word.

Tim McGraw headlined Nissan Stadium, including a surprise appearance by Luke Combs to perform “Real Good Man.”  Miranda Lambert performed her new song “Locomotive,” while Dierks Bentley welcomed Tenille Townes to the stage, celebrating women in Country with cover performances of Trisha Yearwood’s “She’s in Love with a Boy” and Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine.” Current CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship recipients Kassi Ashton, Travis Denning and Jameson Rogers made their debut performances at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest, while Runaway June performed the National Anthem.

Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson presented Cyrus with a 2019 MNPD coin backstage at Nissan Stadium. The coin, which commemorates Metro Nashville’s new headquarters building and remembers the sacrifices made by their officers, bears Cyrus’ song “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.”

The Firestone Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater once again sold out last night, with performances presented by Warner Music Nashville. During his co-headlining set, Cody Johnson recognized military and law enforcement in the audience, asking them to stand while thanking them for their service. Chris Young was featured as the Artist of the Day on the CMA Close Up Stage yesterday, participating in a discussion with Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton about his music as well as the CMA Foundation, followed by the audience singing him an early “Happy Birthday.” Kelsea Balleriniwas participating in a surprise meet-and-greet at Xfinity Fan Fair X when she received word her single “Miss Me More” just hit No. 1 at Country radio.

Chrissy Metz participated in a Q&A panel “Meet the Stars Behind the ‘Breakthrough’ Movie Soundtrack” at the CMA Close Up Stage at Xfinity Fan Fair X with guests DeVon Franklin, Mickey Guyton and Diane Warren, while Kiefer Sutherland played to a packed crowd at the Budweiser Forever Country Stage. The Nashville Acoustic Corner Stage hit capacity during The Wandering Hearts, while Blanco Brown jumped into the crowd at the Radio Disney Country Stage and had fans on their feet dancing before bringing his niece on stage for a remixed version of the National Anthem.

CMA Fest is the longest-running Country Music festival in the world with a portion of ticket proceeds directly benefiting high-quality music education initiatives across the United States through the CMA Foundation, thanks to all the artists performing at CMA Fest donating their time.

Warner Music Nashville Celebrates CMT Music Award-Wins

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WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE ARTISTS DAN + SHAY AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE ARE CMT MUSIC AWARD-WINNERS
First Award for Dan + Shay’s “Speechless,” First CMT Music Award for McBryde
Additional On-Air Appearances by Hunter Hayes, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell


Photo credit: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

Photo credit: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Entertainment

 

 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (June 6, 2019) – Warner Music Nashville had a lot to celebrate at Wednesday night’s CMT Music Awards in Nashville. Recent GRAMMY and ACM-winners Dan + Shay were awarded the “Duo Video of the Year” trophy for their personal and poignant “Speechless” music video, which they also performed during the live broadcast. Current ACM New Female Artist of the Year Ashley McBryde was presented with a “Breakthrough Video of the Year” award for her “Girl Goin’ Nowhere (At Marathon Music Works)” music video by label-mate Hunter Hayes. In addition, presenter Michael Ray announced his upcoming “CMT on Tour” headlining run with label-mates Walker County on the red carpet, with Cole Swindell joining Toby Keith onstage to perform “Beer For My Horses.”

McBryde’s “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” recounts the story of a high school algebra teacher who discouraged the Arkansas native’s dream of becoming a songwriter in Nashville, suggesting that she better have a good backup plan. The powerful ballad showcases her storytelling abilities with NPR declaring “it’s a song that can be counted on to hush even the rowdiest club crowd.”

“That’s full circle for that song,” McBryde shared with The Tennessean backstage. “The fans voted on this. That’s really important to us especially for a song like ‘Girl Goin’ Nowhere.’ I hope I never get used to how cool this ride is. I’m just lucky and fortunate to have worked hard enough to be here.”

Earlier this year Dan + Shay’s multi-Platinum “Speechless” topped the country airplay charts for four weeks and held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs for eight. A “meaningful tribute to Smyers’ and Mooney’s personal relationships” (Forbes), its music video featured real footage from each of their weddings. They have performed the smash hit, which boasts more than 400 million global streams, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the Billboard Music Awards alongside Tori Kelly, where they took home the trophy for “Top Country Duo / Group.”

“The CMT Music Awards will always be special to us because we won our first-ever award here just last year,” said Dan + Shay. “To be recognized again this year by our fans is what this journey is all about. A special shout-out to our wives who are the inspiration for the song, the video, and our lives.”

ABOUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE
Warner Music Nashville was created in 2009 under the leadership of Chairman & CEO John Esposito. It continues to champion the presence of Warner Music Group and its family of labels that have called the Nashville music community home for more than 60 years.

SHERYL CROW RELEASES NEW SONG FEATURING STEVIE NICKS & MAREN MORRIS

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SHERYL CROW RELEASES “PROVE YOU WRONG” FEATURING STEVIE NICKS AND MAREN MORRIS – AVAILABLE NOW

Performed with Maren at Last Night’s CMT Music Awards
WATCH HERE


NASHVILLE, TN (June 6, 2019) – Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner Sheryl Crow gives another glimpse into her highly-anticipated collaborations album entitled THREADS with the release of “Prove You Wrong” featuring Stevie Nicks and Maren Morris – available everywhere now. THREADS is due out August 30 via The Valory Music Co.

Crow wrote the fierce anthem of empowerment and joins forces with two strong female artists – double Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nicks and GRAMMY favorite Morris. “Prove You Wrong” has the sound of her trademark rock classics, yet speaks to the current moment in time for women.

“Stevie exudes art, she is at all times authentic. She’s the sister I don’t see enough, but she never leaves my heart,” said Crow. “I invited Maren to perform on ‘Prove You Wrong’ with Stevie and I because she belongs in our ‘club’ of strong female rockers who tell it like it is.”

Admired musicianship abounds even beyond the notable vocals with the driving guitar of Waddy Wachtel, longtime sideman to Nicks, Keith Richards, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon and Jackson Browne; Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill and rock legend Joe Walsh.

Watch Crow and Morris’ performance of “Prove You Wrong” during the 2019 CMT Music Awards last nightHERE.

Chris Stapleton sings Randy Newman penned single/end title for Toy Story 4

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DISNEY AND PIXAR’S TOY STORY 4 ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK FEATURES TWO NEW SONGS AND ORIGINAL
SCORE COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY RANDY NEWMAN
INCLUDING “THE BALLAD OF THE LONESOME COWBOY”
PERFORMED BY CHRIS STAPLETON
Soundtrack Pre-Order Kicks Off Today and is Available from
Walt Disney Records on June 21 as Movie Opens in Theaters
BURBANK, Calif. (June 5, 2019) – Woody, Buzz and the gang are back in the highly anticipated Disney and Pixar animated film, “Toy Story 4.” Accompanying the film is Walt Disney Records’ soundtrack album, which reunites the Toy Story franchise with the Academy Award®-winning composer and songwriter Randy Newman. The soundtrack features two new songs “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” and “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy.”  The end credit version of “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” is performed by multi-Platinum, Grammy®-winning musician Chris Stapleton.   The song is available today as a single and lyric video.  The soundtrack will be available from Walt Disney Records on June 21 as the film opens in U.S. theaters nationwide.
The “Toy Story” films are beloved worldwide for their compelling characters, extraordinary storytelling, stunning visuals and the music of Randy Newman. The composer and songwriter is behind signature songs like “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Strange Things,” “When She Loved Me” and “We Belong Together,” the last of which earned him an Academy Award® for best original song in 2010. “His music defines these movies,” said director Josh Cooley, “I can’t imagine making a fourth one without Randy Newman.”
Newman said, “I have great affection for the films, and it was good to be back in that world again.”  According to Newman, “Toy Story 4”—like its predecessors—has great emotional depth. “Important things are happening to people we love,” he said. “There’s plenty of action, but there’s a lot of deeper stuff. This picture had a lot of opportunity to do things of some depth emotionally—but not overdo it.”
Newman penned two new songs in the film, including “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” which is about Bonnie’s craft-project-turned-toy, Forky. “He gets it in his head that he’s disposable, so he keeps trying to throw himself in the trash can,” said Newman. “And Woody has put himself in charge of keeping him from doing so.”
“The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” was written from Woody’s perspective.  Newman said, “Woody feels like he was a lonesome cowboy until someone comes along and changes his world.” Newman was excited to hear Chris Stapleton would record the end credit version of the song and felt he’d bring Woody’s feelings to life perfectly. “Chris Stapleton did a great job on this song.”
Stapleton said, “To me what has made the ‘Toy Story’ films hold up over time has been the strength of the stories and the songs and the writing and the characters. There’s something for people of all ages to enjoy in the world that is ‘Toy Story.’ It’s a tremendous honor to get to sing a Randy Newman song in what is without question one of the most iconic animated franchises in history.”
The Toy Story 4 original motion picture soundtrack is now available for physical pre-order. “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” performed by Chris Stapleton is available at streaming and download services.  For more information on Walt Disney Records releases, follow us at Facebook.com/Disney, Instagram/disneymusic, Twitter.com/disneymusic and our Disney Pixar Hits Playlist at http://disneymusic.co/DisneyPixarHitsPL.
About Toy Story 4
Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.
Directed by Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?”), and produced by Mark Nielsen (associate producer “Inside Out”) and Jonas Rivera (“Inside Out,” “Up”) Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019.

“The Richest Man” by Award Winning Country Artist, John Berry, Released to Radio

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“THE RICHEST MAN” BY AWARD WINNING COUNTRY ARTIST JOHN BERRY RELEASED TO RADIO

First Single Off Thomas Road Dedicated to His Dad and Fathers Everywhere

John Berry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2019) — John Berry, a Grammy winning singer/songwriter, has released “The Richest Man,” off his latest project, Thomas Road. The poignant, heartfelt and personal song penned by Berry, Liz Hengber and Will Robinson was produced by Chuck Howard, who produced all of the familiar Berry hits over the years, as well as last summer’s Top 30 “Beautifully Broken” from the hit film of the same name. Stream and download the music on all digital music platforms here.

The endearing single entitled, “The Richest Man,” is available for radio airplay via CDX released in advance of Fathers Day, along with an aggressive grass-roots social media campaign. The song is dedicated to his dad who taught him that the most valuable things in life typically had very little to do with money. Watch the official video here.

“I never tire of hearing this most fundamental message of country music — happiness doesn’t lie in wealth, but in love. Few have the heart and soul to deliver it as effectively as this guy. Brilliantly crafted, wonderfully melodic, exquisitely poetic and flawlessly produced.” MusicRow Magazine DISCovery by Robert K Oermann

“So thrilled to hear John Berry back doing what he does best… singing a great song with that amazing voice” Charlie Mattos, Producer/CoHost Coffee Country & Cody

John Berry sings “The Richest Man” with a voice of a man who has seen it and lived it. This is a powerful song with truthful lyrics that we all should consider in our lives. John Berry delivers it with conviction that will give you goosebumps. Eric Dahl, Host FOX 17 Rock & Review

“It’s one of those rare recordings that no matter how many times I hear it, my eyes moisten. And John has never sounded better telling the story.” Mike Terry, 650-AM WSM / SiriusXM Prime Country

“The lyric paints a picture of two men — one who is wealthy by the world’s standards but dies alone, and the other an average Joe, who is rich in love, family and community respect,” Deborah Evans Price, Billboard Magazine

“A tribute, a life lesson, and a song-sermon all wrapped up in one of the most beloved voices in country music. The Richest Man by John Berry makes Father’s Day a year round gift to all of us. This is a classic!” Devon O’Day, Nashville Today host-650AM WSM

“It is with a grateful heart for a dad that loved me and showed me what was important in life that I dedicate this work to my father, Jim Berry and to other fathers that walked before and after him, that strove to make their children’s lives full and rich in what really mattered, faith, family, and friends,” said John Berry.

It is no surprise that John Berry quickly sells out venues all over the country.  The Entertainment Nexus once described the award-winning entertainer as “one of the most remarkable voices in music.”

The music is available on digital formats for streaming and download here and can be ordered from his website.

Stay current with John Berry on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter andInstagram. Music is available for streaming on Spotify ,Apple Music and Google Playdownload on Amazon Music and iTunes. Watch video content on YouTube.

About John Berry:
GRAMMY Award-winning country star John Berry continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary since signing his first record deal and has recently charted at #30 on the Music Row Breakout Charts with the single, “Beautifully Broken,” which is featured in the soundtrack for the upcoming movie of the same name. Berry has placed 20 singles on the country hit parade charts, six of which went Top 5 as well as a No. 1 on the Billboard and Radio & Records country charts. He has earned numerous Gold and Platinum records. Berry’s co-written “A Mind Of Her Own” and “Kiss Me In The Car” introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. Then, “Your Love Amazes Me,” “What’s In It For Me” and “You And Only You” thrust him to stardom in 1994. “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye,” “I Think About It All The Time,” and “If I Had Any Pride Left At All” were all major hits the following year. “Your Love Amazes Me” earned Berry a 1995 GRAMMY nomination. In 1996, he scored a GRAMMY win for his participation in Amazing Grace: A Country Salute to Gospel Vol. 1. Berry took “Change My Mind” into the country music Top 5 in that same year. “She’s Taken A Shine” became an even bigger hit in 1997. The same year, he was nominated for CMA Vocal Event of the Year for “Long Haired Country Boy” with Charlie Daniels and Hal Ketchum. Both fans and the media took note when “There He Goes” was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline. Berry’s two most recent albums, What I Love The Most and his holiday album, Christmas, are both available now on his website as well as iTunes and other digital retailers.  Berry’s TV show, Songs & Stories with John Berry, airs weekly on Heartland Television, The Family Channel, The Country Network, Roku (via Heartland), AMG TV, Country TV (New Zealand), and Keep It Country TV (UK). For more information, visit songsandstories.com. Follow John on his website at www.johnberry.com.

THOMAS RHETT AND KELSEA BALLERINI RETURN TO HOST “CMA FEST,” THE MUSIC EVENT OF SUMMER; BOBBY BONES TAPPED AS SPECIAL GUEST HOST

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THOMAS RHETT AND KELSEA BALLERINI RETURN TO HOST
“CMA FEST,” THE MUSIC EVENT OF SUMMER

BOBBY BONES TAPPED AS “CMA FEST” SPECIAL GUEST HOST
  Three-Hour Primetime Concert Special Airs
Sunday, August 4 on the ABC Television Network

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has announced Country Music superstars Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return to host “CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, with multi-media personality Bobby Bones tapped as special guest host. “CMA Fest,” the three-hour primetime concert special, which brings Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience, airs Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.

“This year’s CMA Fest offers something for every music fan,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “From surprise collaborations to some of Country Music’s most exciting emerging and legendary talent, we’re excited to bring the festival to millions of fans around the world later this summer.”

“‘CMA Fest’ is always the summer’s must-see music event with the biggest names in Country Music,” says Rob Mills, ABC Entertainment Senior Vice President, Alternative Series, Specials & Late-Night Programming. “With Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini returning for their third year and Bobby Bones joining them as special guest host, we know this summer’s festival will knock it out of the park.”

Filmed during Nashville’s annual four-day CMA Fest Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9, the television special features more than 30 performances and surprise collaborations on stage at Nissan Stadium. 2019 marks the 16th consecutive year of the broadcast, a feat no other U.S. music festival has achieved. Last year’s broadcast generated ABC’s top summertime non-sports ratings, leading ABC to the most-watched network that night (source: Nielsen Media Research).

Thomas Rhett returns to host “CMA Fest” for a fourth year, first co-hosting the special in 2016, while Ballerini returns for a third year. Ballerini takes the Nissan Stadium stage to perform this Thursday, June 6, while Thomas Rhett performs Friday, June 7.

“CMA Fest” is executive produced by Robert Deaton.

More than 300 artists perform at CMA Fest, donating their time so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music education initiatives across the United States through the CMA Foundation. CMA Fest is unlike any other, with tens of thousands of Country Music fans descending upon downtown Nashville for four straight days of live music on 11 official stages as well as meet-and-greets and up-close-and-personal experiences for fans at Xfinity Fan Fair X. CMA Fest’s outdoor daytime stages are free and open to the public. All stage lineups are available in the Official CMA Fest App as well as CMAfest.com. Artist lineups are subject to change.

A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST. Tickets for Firestone Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater, in addition to single and four-day tickets for Xfinity Fan Fair X, are available at CMAfest.com.

**Suggested Tweet**: Just announced! @ThomasRhett and @KelseaBallerini will return to host “CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, with special guest host @MrBobbyBones. The three-hour primetime concert special airs Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8|7c on the @ABCNetwork.

About CMA Fest 
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 48th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts tens of thousands of fans from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and 36 international countries. In 2018, CMA Fest featured 11 official stages with hundreds of artists performing—all to benefit music education. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. CMA Fest is filmed for a primetime ABC Television Network special, with 2019 marking the 16th consecutive year the event has been filmed for television, a feat no other music festival has achieved.

Dailey & Vincent’s Annual LandFest Nearing Sellout Announces First-Ever Band Contest

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DAILEY & VINCENT’S ANNUAL LANDFEST NEARING SELLOUT ANNOUNCES
FIRST-EVER BAND CONTEST


Entries Accepted Until Aug. 1, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With 3,000 people in attendance per day, Dailey & Vincent’s annual 3-day music festival is holding an online band contest for the first time ever. LandFest is holding an online band contest for musicians to enter for the chance to perform an hour-long set onsite during LandFest In The Mountains & On The Lake 2019. The winner, chosen by the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Board, will have a mainstage performance slot from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Hiawassee, Ga.

To enter the contest, please email two video performances and your band’s photo to [email protected]. Entries are accepted until Aug. 1, 2019. The winner will be selected and notified via email by the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Board by Aug. 15, 2019.

Dailey & Vincent’s LandFest In The Mountains & On The Lake 2019 marks the 3-day festival’s 6th anniversary of bringing the best American music to fans. The stellar lineup of talent includes Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, the Bellamy Brothers, Flatt Lonesome, Malpass Brothers, Terry Baucom & The Dukes of Drive, Primitive Quartet and Chuck Wagon Gang.

One, two and three day passes are available as well as on-site camping. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit DaileyAndVincent.com,
GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com or call the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds at 706-896-4191.

LANDFEST IN THE MOUNTAINS & ON THE LAKE 2019 LINEUP: 

Thursday, Sept. 12:
Flatt Lonesome
Chuck Wagon Gang
Primitive Quartet
Dailey & Vincent

Friday, Sept. 13: 
Terry Baucom & the Dukes of Drive
Bellamy Brothers
Dailey & Vincent
The Oak Ridge Boys

Saturday, Sept. 14: 
Band Contest Winner
Malpass Brothers
Dailey & Vincent
Josh Turner

ABOUT DAILEY & VINCENT:
Grand Ole Opry Members, five-time GRAMMY® award winners individually, three-time GRAMMY® award nominees collectively, four-time DOVE Award  winner and winners of 35 IBMA Awards altogether (including 3-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners and 3-Time Vocal Group of the Year Award  winners), Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent (and their world-class band) bring their blend of American music; defined as bluegrass, traditional country and  gospel music, across the globe and to iconic venues such as the Ryman Auditorium and Carnegie Hall. Now on Season 3 of their nationally broadcast television series, “The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD-TV,” Dailey & Vincent bring their music to a national audience on a weekly basis. After a decade spent  performing together and with over 1,000 airings of their PBS special “Dailey & Vincent ALIVE – In Concert,” their concoction of fantastically instinctive vocal  blends of Dailey’s tenor and Vincent’s reedy harmonies has gained them well-deserved praise for their own distinctive style and worldwide recognition as American Music gold. Their most recent live CD, “Dailey & Vincent ALIVE,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts and remained at the top  position for over 15 weeks. Dailey & Vincent’s latest release of their first-ever Christmas album, “Dailey & Vincent: The Sounds of Christmas” debuted at No.  1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Holiday Chart, landing right behind Michael Bublé and Pentatonix as the only country, bluegrass and gospel act in the Top Ten.