SUPERSTARS DAN + SHAY ANNOUNCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM GOOD THINGS AVAILABLE AUGUST 13

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Three years after the self-titled album that catapulted the duo into new heights of their career, country mega-stars and pop-crossover phenomena Dan + Shay are back to announce their brand new album Good Things, available everywhere on August 13 (PRE-ORDER HERE).
The highly anticipated LP features 12 imaginatively crafted songs with breathtaking production helmed by the duo’s Dan Smyers, including the newly available title track (LISTEN HERE). “Good Things” provides a glimpse into what fans can expect from the unreleased collection of music. With no shortage of surprises in store, Dan + Shay have also released the track’s accompanying music video (WATCH HERE), directed by frequent collaborator Patrick Tracy.
One month before it is even fully out to the world, Good Things is already proving to be another record-breaking album. Dan + Shay shattered ceilings with multi-week No.1 “10,000 Hours” featuring Justin Bieber, the album’s first single released in October 2019. The 4x Platinum hit had the biggest first-week streaming total in country music history and was the fastest country song to reach one million U.S. track equivalents in 2019. The worldwide smash spent 21 weeks at No.1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart (5th longest run in chart history) and landed the duo their third GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, making them the first artist to do so 3x consecutively since the category’s inception. Dan + Shay followed with Platinum-certified “I Should Probably Go To Bed,” which quickly became their fifth consecutive and eighth career No.1, has surpassed 300 million global streams and has garnered over 1.5 million track equivalents. Their current single, “Glad You Exist,” recently became RIAA Gold-certified and has accumulated 800,000 track equivalents so far.
Good Things follows in the massive footsteps of Dan + Shay, the duo’s third album that skyrocketed them into superstardom. The Platinum-certified record features global hit “Tequila” (6x Platinum and more than 1.2 billion global streams), multi-format hit “Speechless” (5x Platinum and more than 1.1 billion global streams), and No.1 country song “All To Myself” (2x Platinum). The album has aided in countless wins and honors including GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, CMT, American Music, Billboard and iHeartRadio Music Awards, among others. It also added to the duo’s nearly eight billion streams globally, 39 RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications and eight No.1 singles at country radio.
Their massive headlining Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour will resume this fall with new 2021 dates. The 30-stop explosive tour includes a night at the famed Madison Square Garden in NY, NY and will feature Atlantic Records’ The Band Camino and labelmate Ingrid Andress. The (Arena) Tour had major success when it kicked off in March 2020, selling out three consecutive shows, including two back-to-back in Nashville, TN. Following the sell-outs, The Tennessean stated, “Every song was greeted like a single by the packed house.”
GOOD THINGS TRACK LISTING
1. Good Things (Dan Smyers, Ross Copperman, Jason Evigan, Ashley Gorley)^
2. Steal My Love (Dan Smyers, Andy Albert, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Reynolds)
3. You (Dan Smyers, Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)*
4. Body Language (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Jordan Reynolds)*
5. Give In To You (Dan Smyers, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)+
6. Irresponsible (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)*
7. Lying (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, Bill Withers)
8. One Direction (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds)
9. Let Me Get Over Her (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Kyle Fishman, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Tursi)*
10. Glad You Exist (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Ryan Lewis, Tayla Parx, Jordan Reynolds)
11. 10,000 Hours (with Justin Bieber) (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd)
12. I Should Probably Go To Bed (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Sean Douglas, Jason Evigan)
All tracks produced by Dan Smyers
*Co-produced with Scott Hendricks
^Co-produced with Jason Evigan
+Co-produced with Jordan Reynolds

The Oak Ridge Boys New Album – Front Porch Singin’ Is Available Now

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“The new album by my friends The Oak Ridge Boys is truly magical. It’s easy to capture magic
when you’re one of the greatest singing groups of all time. It’s impossible to beat the harmony of the iconic Mighty Oaks.”
– T.G. Sheppard

 

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys have released the music video for their single “Love, Light, and Healing” from their new album Front Porch Singin’. Premiered by CMT, the catchy tune spreads happiness and hope during a time when it is needed the most. With special emphasis placed on friends, family, and faith, The Oak Ridge Boys acknowledge the importance of finding joy in the simplicities of life and being there for one another. The cheerful lyrics come alive in the music video for “Love, Light, and Healing,” which was directed by Brandon Wood of IndieBling. The music video was premiered on CMT, CMT Music, and CMT.com and the single is available to download and stream on all digital services.

Watch the “Love, Light, and Healing” music video on CMT.com HERE.

“We are all stoked and excited about the new music video for ‘Love, Light, And Healing,’” shares Joe Bonsall. “Brandon Wood with IndieBling did a fabulous job, and we really appreciate Logan Rogers at Lightning Rod Records for giving us the opportunity to shoot a video on this incredible song, which is so perfect for the day and age we live in now. We wish you all love, light, and healing and hope you enjoy the video!”

The Oak Ridge Boys’ new album Front Porch Singin’ is available now from Lightning Rod/Thirty Tigers. This is the group’s fourth collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. The highly anticipated album has been featured in People.com, Entertainment Tonight, Newsmax, Wide Open Country, Taste of Country, Cowboys & Indians, and an in-depth interview with The 700 Club. The Oak Ridge Boys have achieved a decorated career that includes their upcoming 10th anniversary as Grand Ole Opry members, showing no signs of slowing down. Fans will not want to miss the timeless sound that comes with the release of “Love, Light, and Healing.”

About The Oak Ridge Boys:
The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group— Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—is known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album—gold, platinum, and double-platinum, and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more. For more information and to view upcoming tour dates for The Oak Ridge Boys, please visit oakridgeboys.com.

T. Graham Brown Welcomes Lee Greenwood As His Guest On July’s Live Wire On SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58

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With continued airings throughout July, T. Graham Brown’s Live Wire will feature live cuts from artists including Waylon Jennings,
Alabama, Martina McBride, Asleep At The Wheel, and Bachman Turner Overdrive, plus an exclusive interview and live cuts from Lee Greenwood

Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown’s LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes for July, starting Wednesday, July 14 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Lee Greenwood. LIVE WIRE is a one-hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown’s closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the road.

“It’s July in the U.S.A. and we’re going to get American patriot, Lee Greenwood, to sing “God Bless The U.S.A,” shares Brown. “Along with Lee, we will have other great live music from Ol’ Waylon (with Travis Tritt), supergroup Alabama (with Jason Aldean), Martina McBride, Asleep At The Wheel and we’re going to roll on down the highway with one of my favorite bands, Bachman Turner Overdrive. Lots of variety on this edition of Live Wire on SiriusXM’s Prime Country. Tune in and crank it up to 11!”

With continued airings throughout July, the show will feature live cuts from artists including Waylon Jennings, Alabama, Martina McBride, Asleep At The Wheel, and Bachman Turner Overdrive, along with an interview and live cuts from country legend, Lee Greenwood. Listen closely to hear never-before-told stories and rare live performances from your favorite Prime Country superstars! LIVE WIRE is also available on-demand worldwide with the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW with a standard SiriusXM subscription.

How subscribers can listen:
SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.

Additional airings in July include:
Thursday, July 15 @ 1 am and 3 pm ET
Sunday, July 18 @ 11 am ET
Tuesday, July 20 @ 12 am and 11 pm ET
Thursday, July 22 @ 3 am ET
Monday, July 26 @ 12 pm ET

For T. Graham Brown’s most updated concert calendar visit tgrahambrown.com.

About T. Graham Brown:
T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots. In early 2015, Brown released his latest Grammy-nominated album, Forever Changed, which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of Live Wire with T. Graham Brown airing monthly on Prime Country Channel 58. In 2020, Time Life partnered with T. Graham to reissue several of his classic albums and has recently released his latest album Bare Bones. T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the most beloved and iconic performers of the day.

For more information, visit tgrahambrown.com.

About SiriusXM:
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers and directly to consumers through aftermarket devices. For more about SiriusXM, please go to siriusxm.com.

LEE GREENWOOD + HOME FREE WIN 2021 TELLY AWARD

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‘MOST VIRAL VIDEO’ WITH OVER 200 MILLION VIEWS OF “GOD BLESS THE USA” THROUGH ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Even as COVID-19 had the music business stalled, America’s well-known patriot LEE GREENWOOD, award-winning vocal group HOME FREE, and members of the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND collaborated virtually to create a new version of “God Bless The USA,” which was

written by Greenwood in the early 80s. This special collaboration was released during July 4th weekend in 2020 and as we recently celebrated the one-year anniversary with over 200 million views through all social media platforms, the performers are also celebrating the 2021 Telly Award win for “Most Viral Video”.

“God Bless The USA is timeless and five times a year during President’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, 9/11, and Veterans Day I get requests to do events and perform it,” says Greenwood. “This version just happens to be special because it includes the US Air Force Band and was arranged and put together by Home Free, who are an amazing vocal group. I have been inundated with questions about this version and how it came together as people just love the feel of it. Now to win an award and know that almost one-third of our entire US population has heard this version is astounding to me.”

“Working with Lee Greenwood on such an iconic song was amazing and intimidating, at the same time. First off, we didn’t know how to top the original. Secondly, we were in a pandemic situation with members of the group in different states. Then add in the US Air Force Band. All of us had chill bumps on the final outcome that we all immediately were in agreement to make a video,” says Home Free’s Austin Brown. “How could we make a video in so many places was the first thought. Then our team was able to make it all happen and we were thrilled to release it in time for July 4 of last year. It was an honor to be part of this creative work and what an honor now to win a Telly Award for ‘Most Viral Video’ with over 200 million views across all social platforms.”

Founded in 1979, The Telly Awards honor excellence in local, regional, and cable television commercials as well as non-broadcast video and television programming. With the recent evolution and rise of digital video (web series, VR, 360 and beyond), the Telly Awards today also reflects and celebrates this exciting new era of the moving image on and offline. The Telly Awards annually receive over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, showcasing the best work created within television and across video, for all screens.

ABOUT LEE GREENWOOD:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others. His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours.

ABOUT HOME FREE:
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 466.8+ MILLION views and over 1.2 MILLION subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). Just in time for the Fourth of July, the acclaimed group has served up a special salute to the red, white and blue with their brand-new album, LAND OF THE FREE. Chock full of star-spangled covers, all-star collaborations and one standout original, the 10-track project dropped on June 25 and aims to bring a sense of unity to all those who hear it. Speaking of festivities, Home Free is set to light up this holiday season with their headlining WARMEST WINTER HOLIDAY TOUR – showcasing songs off their festive album, WARMEST WINTER (2020, Home Free Records), which features 12 seasonal staples, memorable collaborations and Home Free originals – all guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. This project follows the acclaimed group’s DIVE BAR SAINTS album, which arrived at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart. Home Free’s extensive catalog spotlights six Top 10 albums, including TIMELESS, FULL OF (EVEN MORE) CHEER, FULL OF CHEER, COUNTRY EVOLUTION, and their breakout debut, CRAZY LIFE (2014). With praise rolling in from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, FOX & Friends, and American Songwriter, the extraordinary showmen have continued to build a loyal fanbase with their harmony-laden versions of hits by John Mayer, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, the Oak Ridge Boys, and more.

Country Pop Singer-Songwriter Levi Hummon Teams With Walker Hayes On New Track “Paying For It”

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 In Levi Hummon’s newly-released track, “Paying For It,” this singer-songwriter melds a bluesy, pop-country groove with lyrics shot through with realism, conveying that oftentimes the aftermath of a fizzled romance can be as costly as a relationship itself.
Joining Hummon on the new single is “Fancy Like” hitmaker Walker Hayes (courtesy of Monument Records), also a co-writer on the track alongside Hummon and writer/producer Eric Arjes.
“I’m so excited to partner up with Walker on a song,” Hummon says. “I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and this is actually the first song we ever wrote together. I brought in the title and he really did his Walker thing to it. I think this song is really special and I’m excited for the world to hear it. Also, big shout out to my producer Eric Arjes for killin’ it on this one.”
Nashville native and Reservoir-signed writer Hummon was raised in Music City’s songwriting community, and like many gifted songwriters, he’s attuned to the everyday details that make for a solid song idea. Though “Paying For It” includes withering lines such as “feels like we got divorced and I had a real cheap lawyer,” the song actually finds its origin in a comment from Hummon’s girlfriend.
“The idea behind the song is actually based on a funny conversation with my girlfriend,” Hummon shares. “She chipped her tooth the day I was heading to my co-write and said to ‘go write a song that can pay for this’… and the title paying for it hit me. I obviously turned it into a different story, but that title is definitely because of her.”
“Paying For It” releases today via F2 Entertainment/The Orchard and is available on all digital streaming platforms. The song follows the Spring release of Hummon’s two-part 36/86 project.
About Levi Hummon
Levi Hummon made his imprint on the Nashville community long before he realized the extent of his craft. Born and raised in Music City, Hummon was surrounded by music greats. A product of his environment, he was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s 5 Artists Breaking Now and Rolling Stone Country’s ‘One to Watch.’ According to Taste of Country Hummon’s latest EP, Patient, “proves his singer-songwriter mark will be distinct” and CMT praises that the songs feature “lyrical content chock full of vulnerability and heart.” Hummon spent the end of 2019 on tour with acts such as Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. With recent features in Billboard and Forbes and over 100 million on-demand streams, Hummon is excited to continue releasing music.
About Walker Hayes
Monument Records recording artist, Walker Hayes, is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama. His recent EP Country Stuff features viral hit “Fancy Like” which sat at the top of the iTunes country songs chart for three weeks after peaking at #1 all genre after release. The song was the top selling country song on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart for three weeks after release, and top 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
Hayes’ debut album, boom, co-produced by multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer and songwriter Shane McAnally, includes the RIAA certified, Double-Platinum, Top 10 hit “You Broke Up With Me,” and his music, including singles “90s Country” and “Don’t Let Her,” has gone on to be streamed over a half billion times. As the Washington Post stated, “Hayes has broken into the mainstream by sounding different. He has performed to national audiences on Good Morning America and The Today Show and joined the likes of Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion on tour.

CMT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COUNTRY MUSIC TITAN CHARLEY PRIDE WITH ‘CMT GIANTS: CHARLEY PRIDE’

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PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 9p/8c

Star-packed 90-minute special to feature performances and appearances by Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Dion Pride, Garth Brooks, George Strait,
 Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba, Reyna Roberts,
Robert Randolph, Ronnie Milsap, Rozene Pride, and Wynonna

CMT today announced ‘CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride,’ an all-new special celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of trailblazing country music titan Charley Pride. The star-packed, 90-minute event premieres Wednesday, August 25th at 9p/8c exclusively on CMT.

‘CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride’ brings together Charley’s superstar friends and some of the biggest names in music today to celebrate his most legendary hits, including Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, son Dion Pride, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs featuring Robert Randolph + Reyna Roberts, Mickey Guyton, and Wynonna. Special guests Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba, Ronnie Milsap, and Charley’s wife Rozene Pride, also appear to share their personal memories and reflect on Charley’s lasting legacy, which are blended alongside rare archival photos, interviews, and performances, with clips and commentary from Charley Pride himself.

“It’s an incredibly great honor to celebrate Charley Pride’s career from the perspective of those who knew him best – his friends, family, and peers,” said Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer, CMT. “As a true ‘giant’ in country music, Charley serves as an inspiration for present and future artists, and his legendary career transcends barriers with music that stands the test of time.”

Shared Rozene Pride: “I am delighted to have so many giants in the business celebrate the legacy of Pride. He would have been so happy to see the artists give so generously of their time and talent honoring him. This truly is a testament to the impact that he had on the country music community for so many years.”

Charley Pride celebrated more than 50 years as a recording artist, enjoying one of the most successful careers in the history of country music, and is credited with helping to break color barriers by becoming the first black superstar within the genre. A true living legend, he sold tens of millions of records worldwide with his large repertoire of hits. A three-time GRAMMY® award and Recording Academy “Lifetime Achievement Award” winner, Pride garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including “Kiss An Angel Good Morning,” a massive #1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped Pride land the Country Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” award in 1971 and the “Top Male Vocalist” awards of 1971 and 1972. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Pride performed concerts worldwide and has toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand over the last several years. He received the Crossroads Of American Music Award At the 2019 GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi Gala in November of 2019, and the Country Music Association’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award one year later in November 2020. On December 12, 2020, Pride died at the age of 86 from complications due to COVID-19. His memory and storied legacy will live on through his vast library of stories and songs, with forthcoming plans for a final album release, public celebration of life ceremony, tribute concert, and biopic film. Full bio available here and follow Charley Pride on Facebook and at CharleyPride.com.

Launched in 2006, the CMT GIANTS franchise is CMT’s elite honor celebrating the careers of country music’s most legendary artists: Reba McEntire (2006), Hank Williams, Jr. (2007), Alan Jackson (2008), and Kenny Rogers (2020). Stars that have previously taken part in past specials include Brad Paisley, Buddy Guy, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Jennifer Nettles, Kelly Clarkson, LeAnn Rimes, Lionel Richie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, Megan Mullally, Michael McDonald, Rascal Flatts, Rita Wilson, Steven Tyler, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Trisha Yearwood, to name a few.

‘CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride‘ is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Taillight’s Tom Forrest. The Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.

MIDLAND DEBUTS THE LAST RESORT

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Five-Song Collection Available Now: https://Midland.lnk.to/TheLastResortPR

THE LAST RESORT Fall Tour Launches October 7 Following European Run

 MIDLAND’s Mark Wystrach, Cam Duddy, and Jess Carson like their music straight-up. Hardcore country, the kind you find in forgotten bars in Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Texas, Bakersfield, Reno, wherever the neon’s buzzing, but not quite dead. The Grammy®-nominated trio brings a resurgence of their thick harmonies, sad melodies, tart lyrics and steel guitar with THE LAST RESORT available now via Big Machine Records: https://Midland.lnk.to/TheLastResortPR.
When “Drinkin’ Problem” hit, time melted. With an unapologetic profession of bar-fly reality, the steel wells up, Wystrach’s voice lags as he walks listeners through the dissolving world of “living on the rocks.” Reality was not one, but two Grammy® nominations for the unlikely trio who got together at a mutual friend’s Montana wedding. Their vocal chemistry and overlapping musical influences forged an alliance that’s created an oasis of Wurlitzer country for icehouses, taverns, beer joints, out of the way honky-tonks and other hole in the walls. Strung out on Gary Stewart, Midland represented a time in country music marked by the Dukes of Hazard, Clint Eastwood, Smokey & the Bandit, Trans-Ams, 18-wheelers, oil rigs, two lane highways, cheap cigarettes, mezcal worms and falling in love for the night. Not much has changed as the trio has changed 21st Century country for the post-Urban Cowboy set.. It’s not fancy, but it’s got style. Cool, kicked back, chilled out, real without trying, they understand it’s now or never for this kind of country.
So, this is THE LAST RESORT, a place that never forgets. Pour yourself a tall one, crack a longneck and settle in. It’s one of those kinds of nights… or mornings after.

Midland isn’t kidding about the past. They love Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Gary Stewart, Willie Nelson, the Hanks – Williams, Thompson and Snow, Buck Owens, George Jones, Emmylou, Dolly, Loretta, Tammy, Porter Wagoner, Conway Twitty, Mickey Gilley, Glen Campbell, Johnny Lee. But it’s not just vintage vinyl and 8-tracks, the threesome puts their music where their hearts are. They’ve taken their songs into the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas… brought their sweat- slinging live shows to Billy Bob’s, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo… reanimated North Hollywood’s legendary Palomino Club… put down roots in Dripping Springs and spent time around the Country Music Hall of Fame. Unfiltered, full-tilt, they want their country 120 proof. Whether it’s a cheating song, a heartbreak ballad or a shoot-out-the-lights romper, they savor the notion and the emotions with a gusto unseen for decades and THE LAST RESORT is all about it.

THE LAST RESORT is all about it. Bits of Laurel Canyon, vintage Vegas, cowboy bars, Okie shuffles, Shelter Records, buckle-polishing and boots moving tip-to-tip across a sawdust floor, it’s all here. Put it on, turn down the lights and melt into the music/songs.

THE LAST RESORT TRACK LISTING:
1. “And Then Some” (Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
2. “Sunrise Tells The Story” (Jess Carson, Jessi Alexander, Aaron Raitiere)
3. “Two To Two Step” (Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
4. “Take Her Off Your Hands” (Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
5. “Adios Cowboy” (Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, Marv Green, JT Harding)

CHARLIE WORSHAM’S NEW EP SUGARCANE OUT NOW

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Special Release Show and Livestream Confirmed July 22 at Ole Red Nashville

 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Charlie Worsham’s anticipated new EP, Sugarcane, is out today via Warner Music Nashville. Stream/purchase HERE.
Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town), Sugarcane is an emotional homecoming for Worsham. What began as personal reflections from a daily writing exercise, grew into something much more universal—six new songs that celebrate the love, perseverance, struggle and joy experienced through life and the people who are there through it all.
Recent critical acclaim for Sugarcane…
“compelling from the first note”—Billboard
“Sugarcane brilliantly showcases Worsham’s inventiveness as a songwriter, his radiant genius as a guitarist, and his evocative skills as a vocalist”—No Depression
“With each song, the artist introduces another face of both his artistry and personal life. With poignant intentionality, he ruminates on what is gained from times of struggle and all the many ways to perceive the idea of success in one’s life.”—American Songwriter
“Super powerful…Brilliance all around.”—MusicRow
“The most talented musician in the genre…as well as being a gifted vocalist and songwriter, Worsham is also a jaw-dropping musician and he’s widely respected for his incredible talents.”—Entertainment Focus
“a beloved triple threat in Music City and beyond”—Sounds Like Nashville
“one of the most talented people in all of Nashville”—Whiskey Riff
“one of the finest in the business…a simple and elegant collection of songs that absolutely showcases the quality within.”—Rock N’ Load Magazine
In celebration of the new music, Worsham will perform a special EP release show at Ole Red Nashville next Thursday, July 22 at 8:30pm CT, which will also be simultaneously livestreamed across Worsham, Ole Red and WSM Radio’s respective YouTube and Facebook pages.
Sugarcane follows Worsham’s 2017 album, Beginning of Things, and furthers his reputation as an artist with “undeniable musical talent” (NPR Music). Released to overwhelming critical acclaim, Beginning of Things landed on several “Best of 2017” lists including Rolling Stone, Variety, PopMatters, Nashville Scene and Vulture, who praised, “a multifaceted talent—a warm, thinking singer, hook writer, and picker—and one of the most well-regarded underdogs in Nashville.” Moreover, The Wall Street Journal proclaimed, “arguably the most blatantly talented multi-threat younger man in country music…a fiery guitar picker; a rangy, affecting song interpreter as a vocalist; and a witty yet compassionate collaborating songwriter” and American Songwriter declared, “one of country’s most formidable dark horses, a quiet contender worthy of the attention and airplay claimed by his less cerebral contemporaries.”
Since the release of his 2013 debut, Rubberband, Worsham has established himself as one of Nashville’s most beloved and well-respected artists. In addition to his own music, he’s a frequent collaborator including work with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban among several others. He also earned a nomination for Specialty Instrument Player of the Year at the 55th ACM Awards and has toured extensively across the world including numerous shows performing as of part of Old Crow Medicine Show as well as dates with Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kenny Rogers, Lee Ann Womack, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
SUGARCANE TRACK LIST
1. Sugarcane
2. For The Love
3. Half Drunk
4. Fist Through This Town
5. Believe In Love
6. Hang On To That

The Country Music Community United at ‘Coming Home: Rebuilding The Bilbreys’

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Proceeds From Livestream To Assist Larry’s Country Diner / Huckabee Announcer and Tennessee Radio Hall of Famer
Keith Bilbrey’s Family Rebuild From Devastating House Fire

To make a donation, visit gofundme.com/f/bilbreyrebuild

The country music community came together for a wonderful night of music, stories, laughter, and tears in support of famed host and radio personality, Keith Bilbrey during ‘Coming Home: Rebuilding the Bilbreys’. Bilbrey and his wife, Emy Joe lost their home on June 22 after a devastating house fire. The event was live-streamed on countryroadtv.com from Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Huckabee Theater. All proceeds raised will be used in the rebuilding of their beloved home. ‘Coming Home: Rebuilding the Bilbreys’ was made possible by Country Road TV, Huckabee, Larry’s Country Diner, Gus Arrendale, and Springer Mountain Farms Fresh Chicken. To make a donation, please visit HERE.

To watch ‘Coming Home: Rebuilding the Bilbreys’ visit countryroadtv.com! This will be available for viewing through July 18 until 6 pm CT.

“This is the most outpouring of love I have ever seen for anybody in my life,” shares Gus Arrendale, President of Springer Mountain Farms. “The country music family all came together for Keith and Emy Joe to prove we are not being broken. I am so glad to be a part of this night and to help them because they deserve it.”

Governor Mike Huckabee and Larry’s Country Diner’s Larry Black hosted the event. Country music artists and industry peers who participated include The Bellamy Brothers, Bill Anderson, Charlie McCoy, Chonda Pierce, Craig Morgan, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Deborah Allen, Devon O’Day, Doyle Dykes, Exile, Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Gene Watson, Gus Arrendale, The Isaacs, Jimmy Fortune, Janie Fricke, Jeannie Seely, John Berry, Kelly Lang, Lacy J. Dalton, Lee Greenwood, Lorrie Morgan, The Malpass Brothers, Mark Wills, Marty Stuart, Moe Bandy, Nadine (Larry’s Country Diner), Nan Kelley, The Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen and Richard Sterban, Rhonda Vincent, T. Graham Brown, Teea Goans, and T.G. Sheppard.

“Keith and Emy Joe Bilbrey have lots of friends that we certainly saw here at this wonderful tribute, where so many of the luminaries of the Nashville entertainment scene came in person to show their support,” shares Governor Mike Huckabee. “Many others who couldn’t be here offered contributions in other ways to a couple who lost everything in a horrific house fire. Everyone wants to make sure that Keith and Emy Joe not only know that they are loved, but will rebuild their home and lives with the help of the country music community.”

“You talk about a fun day and a fun night,” shares Larry Black. “What a blessing to be able to give back to somebody we respect. Keith and Emy Joe, Thank you!”

About Keith Bilbrey:
Keith Bilbrey is the announcer for Trinity Broadcast Network’s Huckabee and RFD-TV’s Larry’s Country Diner. He is a member of the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame and a former radio personality on WSM and world-famous Grand Ole Opry, where he also hosted TNN’s Grand Ole Opry Live. Born in Cookeville, Tennessee, Bilbrey went to work at WHUB at the age of 16 and remained there for 6 years. He then began working at WSM as a substitute disc jockey and worked his way to full time, where he eventually became one of the most recognizable voices in country music broadcasting.

SCOTTY McCREERY READIES FANS FOR NEW ALBUM WITH NEW SONG “WHY YOU GOTTA BE LIKE THAT”

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North Carolina Native’s You Time Tour Continues Through Fall 2021

 In between more than 130 online performances throughout 2020, Scotty McCreery has been writing songs and in the studio working on his highly anticipated fifth studio album coming out later this year. The multi-Platinum selling artist readies his fans for more new music on the way with today’s release of “Why You Gotta Be Like That,” along with a special visualizer video. Listen to the song HERE and watch the visualizer HERE. “Why You Gotta Be Like That” was written by McCreery, James McNair, and Jordan Schmidt.

“My wife Gabi and I had a date night the evening before I wrote ‘Why You Gotta Be Like That’ with James and Jordan. She came downstairs looking gorgeous as usual, and well…the song tells the rest of the story,” said McCreery with a smile. “Writing with James and Jordan is always so much fun, and I think that genuine feeling comes through in the song as well.”

“Why You Gotta Be Like That” follows McCreery’s current single “You Time,” the first from his upcoming new album which he plans to put out in the Fall. Written by McCreery, Rogers and Eshuis, “You Time” is rising steadily, currently in the Top 15 on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Country Singles Chart.

McCreery met one of his bucket list goals recently when he performed in Anchorage, Alaska in June as the headliner of the Backyard Country BBQ. With that concert, he has now visited and performed in all 50 states. The Alaska show was part of his previously announced “You Time Tour” which kicked off that month and will continue into the Fall. He will also support Old Dominion on select Live from the Ballpark Tour dates (denoted below).

Scotty McCreery You Time Tour dates are as follows (headlining unless otherwise noted):
7/22     Monte Vista, CO @Ski Hi Stampede
7/30     Ventura, CA @Ventura County Fairgrounds
7/31     Monterey, CA @Monterey Fairgrounds
8/01     San Diego, CA @Boots in the Park – Waterfront Park
^Support to Old Dominion and Dustin Lynch; Opening Act: Ryan Griffin and more
8/05     Richmond, UT @Cherry Peak Resort
8/06     Grand Junction, CO @Warehouse 2565
8/07     Laughlin, NV @ Edgewater Casino Resort
8/19     Berrien Springs, MI @Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds
8/21     Big Flats, NY @Budweiser Summer Stage @Tag’s
8/22     Webster, MA @Indian Ranch
8/27     Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre                  
8/28     Doswell, VA @ After Hours at the Meadow Event Park
8/29     Glenmoore, PA @ Citadel Country Spirit USA Music Festival
^Support to Chris Young and Josh Turner; Opening Act: Lindsay Ell
9/05     Panama City Beach, FL @Pepsi Gulf Coat Jam
^Direct support to Brooks & Dunn; Opening Acts: Tracy Lawrence, Corey Smith, Elvie Shane and more
9/09     Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
9/10     Cohasset, MA @ South Shore Music Circus
9/11     Hyannis, MA @ Cape Cod Melody Tent
9/17     Rosemont, IL @ Joe’s Live
9/18     Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage
9/24     Idaho Falls, ID x Old Dominion Live from the Ballpark Tour
^Direct support for Old Dominion
9/25     Mona, UT @Young Living Lavender Farm
9/20     Colorado Springs, CO x Old Dominion @Weidner Field
^Direct support for Old Dominion
10/1     Wichita, KS x Old Dominion Live from the Ballpark Tour
^Direct support for Old Dominion
10/2     Omaha, NE x Old Dominion Live from the Ballpark Tour
^Direct support for Old Dominion
10/8     Des Moines, IA x Old Dominion Live from the Ballpark Tour
^Direct support for Old Dominion

More 2021 tour dates to be added.