EMILY ANN ROBERTS ANNOUNCES EXCITING FAN EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY AHEAD OF NEW SINGLE “THE BUILDING”

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Emily Ann Roberts just announced a new single “The Building,” due out Friday, November 4. To coincide with this release, Emily Ann also announced an exciting giveaway for fans that pre-save the new song. One lucky person will be chosen on November 4 to win two tickets to meet and watch her perform at the Grand Ole Opry on November 18th along with a $500 airfare gift card. Fans are thrilled as the pre-save announcement generated over 500 pre-saves and pre-adds in the first 24 hours! Pre-save “The Building” here: https://emilyannroberts.lnk.to/thebuilding

The success of her previous single, “Whole Lotta Little”  has re-energized fans and excited them for what’s to come, as these are her first releases in two years. “Whole Lotta Little” has garnered almost one million cumulative streams since its mid-October release and there’s no slowing down now.

Some will remember Emily Ann from her time spent on Blake Shelton’s team on NBC’s The Voice where she was the runner-up on Season Nine. Since then, she has spent the last few years on the road opening for superstars like Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and more. She is becoming a consistent face at the Grand Ole Opry and will be appearing again on November 18. For more info, please visit emilyannroberts.com.

About Emily Ann Roberts
Influenced by artists like The Chicks and Dolly Parton, Emily Ann Roberts, named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Best Acts of CMA Fest 2019” aims to take her love for authentic, classic country and make it fresh and new. In her hometown of Knoxville, TN, she was raised on mountain music and bluegrass. Her love for the sound shines through each release and sets her apart. In 2015, she placed as the runner-up on NBC’s The Voice. Roberts then began co-writing and recording her own music in Nashville while playing shows at venues across the country opening for big name artists like Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. Fans can see Emily Ann’s boot stomping live show at over 30 dates in 2022. After dedicating three years to original music, she released the song, “Stuck On Me + You”, followed by “I’ve Got Forever” in 2018, both positively received by fans with over 1.2M streams. Roberts released her debut EP, “Someday Dream,” which landed at number two on Billboard album charts. She returned to The Voice stage to perform the title single “Someday Dream” receiving a standing ovation from all four judges. Most recently, Roberts released her highly-anticipated TikTok hit, “Whole Lotta Little,” and plans to continue releasing music through the year.

BRANTLEY GILBERT ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: SO HELP ME GOD

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10-Track Collection Set for Release Thursday, November 10, Including
New Single “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton Featuring Vince Gill

Multi-Platinum country star Brantley Gilbert is the first to admit he’s meticulous when it comes to writing and releasing new music, tinkering and tweaking things until he feels he’s found the best way to serve the song and the project.

“I’ve always taken a little longer than most artists, especially in this genre, to put an album out and that’s partly to do with me being a perfectionist,” Gilbert prefaces. “But we’ve been looking forward to getting this album out for a long time. I’ve been blessed to sit down with some of the best writers in the country, and I feel like we’ve written some wonderful stuff.”

Armed with a 10-track collection that meets the Georgia-native’s standards, Gilbert announces his long-awaited new album So Help Me God via The Valory Music Co., set for digital release Thursday, November 10. Pre-save the album HERE.

“In the past, my albums were almost direct reflections, direct chapters of my life,” shares Gilbert. “Whatever I’d gone through since I wrote the last record would make its way onto the new album. There’s still some of that with So Help Me God since I’m a co-writer on all the songs – it’s been three years since the last release and a lot of life lived. But I feel like this album is more of a mixtape of great songs.

“We wanted to put songs that sounded good together, but also songs that covered a wide variety of genre influences,” Gilbert elaborates. “There’s a lot of different songwriting styles on the album. We’re super excited about it, and I can’t wait for BG Nation to hear what we’ve been working on.”

With the release of So Help Me God also comes Gilbert’s newest single headed to Country radio on November 14, “Heaven By Then” with Blake Shelton featuring Vince Gill. Co-written with Brock Berryhill, Michael Hardy, Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana, Hunger Phelps and Taylor Phillips, the album opener highlights a way of life that can often feel like it’s disappearing, as the pace of everyday life continues to speed up.

“We were on a writing retreat in Texas that we do every year, and everybody was out on the porch. I don’t remember who threw a word in here or there and who didn’t, so we ended up with a bunch of writers on ‘Heaven By Then,’” Gilbert notes. “And I love songs like that. It came out of a conversation. A guitar ended up in HARDY’s lap, which is usually a good sign that it’s about to turn into something special. I think we all knew that as it was being written. It came to life that night.

“To have Blake Shelton and Vince Gill on the song meant so much to me. Those two brought so much to the table and gave it a voice I didn’t have. We were all in separate places when we recorded, but it was a cool way for everyone to put their spin on it. They just did what felt natural and sonically you hear that,” he concludes.

As the Son Of The Dirty South Tour with “Son Of The Dirty South” collaborator Jelly Roll continues tonight, Gilbert’s co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch kicks off November 9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and continues through December 17, wrapping in Las Vegas, Nevada. For tickets and more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.

As a longtime supporter and advocate for service men and women, Gilbert continues championing veterans through his latest partnership with Nine Line Apparel for an exclusive shirt design, which will benefit Nine Line Foundation.

Nine Line Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to meeting the financial and specialized needs of severely injured soldiers and their families. In combat, Nine Line is an emergency medevac request and is often the difference between life and death for the most severely wounded soldiers. Since 2013, Nine Line Foundation’s mission has been to serve in a similar manner, offering a lifeline once wounded veterans return stateside.

CRB ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF NEW INDUSTRY HONOR: THE GARTH BROOKS ‘NO FENCES’ AWARD

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Garth Brooks to discuss criteria and selection process, plus share additional insights
during a unique conversation with Garth Brooks on opening day (Monday, 3/13) of CRS 2023

Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the establishment of a new industry honor, the Garth Brooks ‘No Fences’ Award.  Presented by CRB and inspired by the influential career of Garth Brooks, and his groundbreaking 1990 No Fences album release, the newly established honor will recognize an individual in the Country music industry who has boldly demonstrated innovation, creativity, and tenacity.
Recipients of the Garth Brooks ‘No Fences’ Award will have defied traditional standards and practices, positively changed the face of the industry, and established higher standards for measuring success. Additionally, their achievements will have expanded the Country music industry’s profile on a national level, not only for their benefit but for the industry as a whole, for a sustained duration and with proven significant impact.
The inaugural recipient of this newly established award will be honored at a future CRS, with a blue-ribbon committee comprised of CRB board members and representatives of Brooks’ team evaluating candidates based on the criteria articulated above. Additionally, Brooks will appear at CRS 2023 on Monday, March 13, for an exclusive and rare conversation to discuss the collaboration with CRS and the last several years.
The award’s namesake, ‘No Fences,’ comes from his historic album release that further catapulted his remarkable career. With over 18 million copies sold worldwide, No Fences exhibited musical foresight, shattered sales and airplay records, and spear-headed Country music’s historic expansion, decade-long dominance, and era-defining catalog of Country music that continues to entertain fans around the world.
CRB/CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis comments, “We all know about Garth’s monumentally successful career, which established this genre as popular, sustainable, and mainstream. What many don’t know, however, is that concurrent with his many personal accomplishments, Garth Brooks has given unwavering support for CRS during the past 30 years by showing up to CRS annually and creating innovative ways to engage, entertain, and educate CRS attendees that perfectly match the ‘Growth through sharing’ mission of CRS.  It’s fitting that we honor Garth’s innovative, tenacious spirit with this newly established award bearing his name.”

Country Radio Seminar will take place Monday, March 13 – Wednesday, March 15, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for CRS 2023 is open and is $649 per person. Unlike previous years, New Faces of Country Music® Showcase tickets are sold separately for $100 per ticket. New Faces of Country Music Showcase tickets are limited and nearly sold out. Registration is available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

For more information on CRS, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.

About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): CRS is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2023 dates are set for March 13-15, 2023.

About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ®: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ® is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters worldwide together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.

WYNONNA JUDD ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES FOR THE JUDDS: THE FINAL TOUR IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NAOMI JUDD

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Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Martina McBride Are All Returning For Newly Added Dates

Country music icon, Wynonna Judd, appeared on the TODAY Show this morning with a special announcement – The Judds: The Final Tour will be continuing on in 2023 thanks to the overwhelming love and support of fans. The explosive first run of the tour saw generations of Judds fans singing along to the duo’s most enduring and beloved hits. Wynonna, along with the help of many of her musical friends, including Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Martina McBride – who will all be returning for the second run, packed out the initial 11date arena tour with shows that encapsulated a lifetime of timeless music and heart. Fans can also expect more special guests to be announced in the coming weeks.

Citi is the official card of The Judds: The Final Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, October 24th at 10 AM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. The Judds artist presale for fans begins at 12 PM local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 28th at 10 AM local time at TheJudds.com.

“I have never felt so overwhelmed by this much love and support!,” says Wynonna. “The emotions that flow while listening to the different generations of fans sing back to me each night has been other-worldly.

I am so humbled by every artist that has come to sing with me on this tour. They’ve all managed to bring something so unique to The Judds music and I can say that no two shows are the same. It has been so life-giving!

The decision to add 15 more shows was a no-brainer for me. The fans have been such a gift during my time of grieving and honoring my mother in song. What an amazing season this is. I look so forward to continuing the celebration of the music that has changed my life forever.

In my 39 years of performing, these shows have truly been some of my absolute favorite experiences ever and I look forward to making new memories with the fans and guest artists in 2023.”

BILLY RAY CYRUS TO CO-STAR IN NEW MOVIE CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE

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BILLY RAY CYRUS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE TIME WITH FIREROSE THIS NOVEMBER

This fall will usher in new music and a big screen role for global entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus, 61, who will release a new single with Australian-born singer/songwriter FIREROSE, 34, titled “Time,” available everywhere in November.

Cyrus and FIREROSE co-wrote and recorded “Time” in the midst of the success of their chart topping hit “New Day”.

“Time” is featured in “Christmas In Paradise”. Cyrus co-stars in the film with Kelsey Grammer and Elizabeth Hurley which will be in select theaters Nov 11; On Demand, Digital and Blu-ray and DVD Nov. 15.

ABOUT BILLY RAY CYRUS:
Throughout his nearly three-decade career of Billboard chart success that put him in the same company as Carlos Santana and Louis Armstrong, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved global success as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and philanthropist. Most recently, he celebrated the highest RIAA® 14x Diamond-certified song in recorded music history with Lil Nas X on the worldwide smash, “Old Town Road (Remix ft. Billy Ray Cyrus).” When asked about his genre-bending approach to music, Cyrus recently shared, “My philosophy to making music is no limitations. No rules, no limits, no preconceived notions. Don’t try to think inside the box or outside the box, just think like there is no box.” The critically and commercially acclaimed superstar has established himself as a household name across multiple areas of the entertainment landscape, including music, television, theater and more. When one scopes out Cyrus’ trophy case, the awards are represented across all genres: GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV VMA Moonmen, Country Music Association Awards, American Music Awards and Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Juno Awards, among many other accolades. The Flatwoods, KY native exploded onto the music scene when his first album, Some Gave All, debuted on the all-genre Billboard album chart at No. 1 and stayed there for a record-breaking 17 weeks in 1992. The lead single, “Achy Breaky Heart,” became a phenomenon and went multi-platinum. After “Achy Breaky Heart,” Cyrus followed up with back-to-back hits “It Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Crying Anymore,” “Wher’m I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and the anthemic “Some Gave All.” Cyrus knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with his second No. 1 album, It Won’t Be The Last, featuring smash hits “In the Heart of a Woman,” “Words By Heart” and “Somebody New.” His success continued with dozens more singles that redefined country music. He also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in the series Doc and Still The King, as well as the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley.

TAUREN WELLS TEAMS UP WITH JIMMIE ALLEN AND ERICA CAMPBELL ON NEW VERSIONS OF “UP”

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Track Originally Appeared On His New Album, Joy In The Morning

After earning GRAMMY®, BET and NAACP Image award nominations for his duet with H.E.R., “Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),” Tauren Wells returns with two dynamic new collaborations. He’s teamed up with chart-topping country artist Jimmie Allen and GRAMMY®-winning R&B/gospel artist Erica Campbell to record infectious new versions of “Up.”  The duets underscore Wells’ genre fluid approach to music and the universal nature of the anthemic song’s message, which finds hope in hard times. He also released a live version of the song today, recorded at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Download / stream all four versions of “Up,” including the original version from Wells’ new album, Joy In The Morning, HERE.

“Both of these collaborations mean so much to me,” says Tauren Wells. “I was singing Mary Mary songs in church growing up, so now knowing Erica and being able to hear her voice on my song is surreal and a great honor. I met Jimmie in Nashville 10 years ago or so, back when we were both in our bands trying to figure out how to make it. Being on the other side of that journey now and seeing the country staple he’s become is something I genuinely celebrate and I can’t believe we get to work together all these years later.”

 Wells – who has amassed over one billion combined global streams and a total of 10 GRAMMY nominations in his career to date – is currently touring in support of Joy in the Morning. He’ll play Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX tonight. Due to Hurricane Ian, the tour was rescheduled. He’ll perform at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville on November 19 and Yuengling Center in Tampa on November 20. Special guests Aaron Coleand Lakewood Music will support. Tickets are available HERE. See below for itinerary.

Joy In The Morning is Wells’ third solo album and first for Capitol Records/CCMG. He celebrated its  release with an appearance at the GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live. Visits to “Fox & Friends” and “Good Morning America” followed. Earlier this month, Wells returned to “Good Morning America” to perform “Up.” View HERE. He recently spoke with Billboard about the making of the album in this feature. Flaunt Magazine observed, “Wells’ optimism for a better tomorrow demonstrates that music is a common language – an overwhelming sensation of love and infinity in the palm of your hands.”

TEXAS COUNTRY ARTIST KATE WATSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE,”REMEDY”

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Rising country singer and songwriter Kate Watson releases her new single “Remedy” as well as the accompanying lyric video, both out now! Describing the relatable feeling of longing for the one thing that brings comfort in hard times, “Remedy” is for everyone who has felt the weight of losing something or someone you love. This ballad reaches far beyond a love story to capture the pain of loss through Kate’s undeniable vocal talent and slow supporting beat. Listen to “Remedy” here: https://onerpm.link/RemedyKW and watch the lyric video here. 

“Remedy” is a song for everyone that encompasses love, loss, and everything in between.  Everyone has a remedy in life…something that brings them joy or it’s what they cling to for comfort in hard times.  It could be a person, object, or even an animal.  Now imagine losing that remedy. It’s a feeling that I know we all can relate to in some way,” says Kate Watson. 

I can’t stand it here alone
Echoes of lost love still stirring in this home
And like a sickness I can’t beat it’s killin’ me
My heart won’t let you go
Not as long as I know…
That your sweet love…
Is the remedy
for everything
And your touch…
Is all I need to set me free
The remedy…

Kate is on her way to the top of the country music scene with already proven success with her previous single release, “Cinderella Slipper” especially in her hometown state of Texas where she is the fan favorite. Watson has opened for a multitude of notable artists including Josh Ward, Joe Nichols, Jon Wolfe, Kevin Fowler, and Flatland Cavalry, just to name a few. She is busy making even more music and will release the official music video for “Remedy” coming soon on Nov. 2.

About Kate Watson
A true Texas girl, Kate Watson brings the energy and hometown heart with her every time she hits the stage. Her roots are in the church, growing up singing alongside her father at Lone Star Cowboy Church in Montgomery, Texas, the largest cowboy church in the world. This was the place where country recording artist Parker McCullum first heard Kate sing, describing her as “the real deal.” She is a rising star on the country music scene since being a former contestant on the 2019 American Idol season as well as playing a multitude of shows across Texas and beyond. Kate is known for her songwriting skills and loves to tell stories through her music just like in her upcoming single, “Cinderella Slipper” releasing on September 9. She has performed with many notable artists including Josh Ward, Joe Nichols, Jon Wolfe, and Kevin Fowler, and is a pro at performing in front of large audiences with experience singing at venues such as the OrpheumTheater, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Dosey Doe Big Barn, and The Rev Room. Kate’s main goal in life is to inspire audiences and provide hope through her songwriting and her live performances.

CHASE MATTHEW RELEASES HEARTFELT “SHE LOVES JESUS” OUT NOW

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Today, country riser Chase Matthew releases long-awaited track “She Loves Jesus,” a touching tribute to a faithful woman. The song has been a fan-favorite online and serves as his first release on Warner Music Nashville.

LISTEN TO “SHE LOVES JESUS” HERE

“This song’s special to me because I wrote it about what I feel like I would want in a wife,” says Matthew. “When my buddy, Will Pattat, and I sat down to write it, he played the piano, and I knew exactly what I wanted to say in that moment. This is for all the girls in this world who love Jesus and aren’t afraid to show it!”

The Nashville native has been not only previewing the song to thousands of fans across the nation during his headline ‘Born For This’ Tour, but he’s also shared snippets of the final track on his TikTok (646k+ followers), making “She Loves Jesus” an instant hit among his fans and garnering hundreds of thousands of views in the process.

Recently announcing his new partnership with Warner Music Nashville, Matthew is currently finishing up his headline tour, where he has performed to rowdy, sold-out crowds across the country throughout the summer and fall – including a sold-out hometown debut in Nashville last month, where he performed “She Loves Jesus” with his mom and grandmother. With more new music on the way and touring plans lined up for 2023, fans can stay up to date on all things Chase Matthew by visiting chasematthew.com.

COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER-SONGWRITER MIKE RYAN “LONGCUT” ALBUM OUT 10/28

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Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan’s album Longcut (first one in five years) is set for release on 10/28.

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Ryan is releasing his highly anticipated new album Longcut today. Longcut ushers in a new elevated sonic edge that signals growth and has Mike confidently embracing his musical sensibilities and expanding his depth and craft as both an artist and songwriter. Featured by American Songwriter, Taste of Country, Glide Magazine, and Country Music People, the Country music artist marks a decade of building his career independently with his fourth studio album and with songs that have garnered over 275 Million streams. Listen to Longcut here: https://lnk.to/y3WzUZC5

Fulfilling a longtime dream and career milestone, Mike is also set to make his Opry debut on Nov. 8th.

Over the course of his career, the Billboard Top 40 independent artist has toured relentlessly, amassing a loyal legion of fans, regularly releasing new music and performing over 150 shows annually. Mike was named a Rolling Stone Artist You Need to Know, Pandora Artist to Watch and three of his songs have previously debuted at SiriusXM’s ‘The Highway.’ Rolling Stone lauded his songs as “radio-ready hits that transcend the Lonestar state,” and the San Antonio native has not only landed NINE #1 songs atop of the Texas music charts, but his previously-released Blink You’ll Miss It landed at #15 on the Billboard Heetseekers Albums chart.

Collaborating with major label artists such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, Mike’s craft as a songwriter earned him a Top 20 hit as a co-writer on Brad Paisley’s “Last Time For Everything” and Paisley reciprocated with a shredding guitar solo on Mike’s previously released song “The Rewrite.” Mike co-wrote “Jacket On,” included on his album Longcut, with songstress Brandy Clark and Brent Anderson. The track also includes CMA Award-winning musician Jenee Fleenor adding her signature fiddle skills. Mike’s album Longcut also includes a roster of noteworthy songwriters including Phil Vassar, Josh Thompson, Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson, Chris DuBois and more.

Most recently, the road warrior made his debut at Globe Life Field, his first-ever stadium show with Morgan Wallen.

MIRANDA LAMBERT CONTINUES THE VELVET RODEO CELEBRATION WITH NEW PERFUME

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Idyllwind Fragrance is Available Now at Boot Barn Stores Nationwide

 Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and current CMA Entertainer, Album and Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Miranda Lambert is further embracing the “Velvet Rodeo” with today’s release of a new fragrance available as part of her Idyllwind line at Boot Barn stores nationwide and at Idyllwind.com.

Lambert’s new Velvet Rodeo perfume takes its name from the chorus of her emboldened anthem “Actin’ Up,” featured on her critically acclaimed album Palomino released earlier this year. The warm and sultry fragrance features notes of rich jasmine, spicy violet iris and vanilla suede. It is packaged in a vintage-inspired, diamond-cut glass bottle with a tassle atomizer in a reusable keepsake bottle.

Like her Las Vegas residency, currently underway through April 2023 at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater, Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo perfume takes on “a sunset ride, a velvet rodeo / A Colorado high, a California glow / I want to see the desert from a painted palomino / Senorita need to have a little fun / I’m actin’ up.”

“This scent was created for all you strong-spirited, take no prisoners, queen of hearts. Saddle up… and go get ‘em girls!” declares the woman Slate praises as “reveling in the trappings of femininity without allowing them to confine her.”