Multi-Platinum Selling and Award-Winning Artist Travis Tritt Announces Set In Stone Tour

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Multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt has announced his upcoming tour, the Set In Stone Tour, taking place March 11-May 1, 2022.
Throughout the full schedule of shows, fans will have the opportunity to experience a special concert featuring Tritt and his band performing songs off his new album, Set In Stone, and some of his biggest hits, including “Anymore,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Best of Intentions.”
Last year, Tritt released Set In Stone, his first original full-length studio album in over a decade. The Grammy winner delivers the quintessential Travis Tritt sound with a touch of Americana and Roots on the album. He pays homage to all sides of his musical personality along with the trademarks of his originality. The Grand Ole Opry member will bring his award-winning songs to life and leave the audience with a memorable experience.
Released through Big Noise Music Group and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, The Highwomen, Sturgill Simpson), Set In Stone features 11 new songs, 8 of which were co-written by Tritt.
Travis Tritt’s albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher, have led him to amass more than 30 million in career album sales, two GRAMMY® Awards, four CMA Awards, including the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award); a Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist, an invitation to become a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and a devoted fan base that has filled venues coast-to-coast. He is also dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which includes Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson, who dominated the charts in the ‘90s.
Among his eleven studio albums and numerous charted singles are five number ones and 20 Top 10 hits, including “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” “Best of Intentions,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde,” “Here’s A Quarter,” “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” and more.
Tritt continues to sell-out shows to his devoted fan base, which has filled venues for years. This tour is no different, bringing Tritt’s authenticity and country music coast-to-coast.

ANNOUNCING 2022 ROSE PARADE® MID-PARADE PERFORMANCE PRESENTED BY LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM

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Mid-Parade Performance to feature Louisiana’s own Laine Hardy and the Hot 8 Brass Band

Recently the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the Mid-Parade Performance presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. The 2022 Mid-Parade Performance fulfills Louisiana’s promise to feed your soul with an unforgettable rendition of Born on the Bayou, featuring Laine Hardy, season 17 winner of American Idol, and the Hot 8 Brass Band – the New Orleans-based group that blends hip-hop, jazz and funk styles with traditional New Orleans brass sounds.

Mention Louisiana and images of Mardi Gras, jazz clubs and late-night revelry are most likely the first things that come to mind. But there is far more to Louisiana than the Crescent City—and likewise, New Orleans is much more than the French Quarter and Fat Tuesday.

With this year’s float and mid-parade performance, Louisiana invites the world to come to Louisiana and experience all it has to offer. But Louisiana isn’t for spectators. It’s for participants— for those who want to not only live the moment, but also to become the moment.

Celebrating the diverse beauty and unique cultures of Louisiana, this gorgeous float features the iconic wrought-iron balconies, lamp posts and moss-draped cypress swamps that make Louisiana beautiful, as well as the music and zest for life of the people of this great state.

For millions of viewers around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. Join us on Saturday, January 1, 2022, to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd.

 

About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and The Rose Parade® presented by Honda

The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 volunteer members supply more than 80,000 hours of human power, which will drive the success of the 133rd Rose Parade, themed “Dream. Believe. Achieve.,” on Saturday, January 1, 2022, followed by the 108th Rose Bowl Game.  For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Ava Rowland’s Highly Anticipated New Self-Titled EP Available Now

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EP Includes Ava’s Most Recent Singles “Love Away The Lonely,” “Ghost,” “If I Ever Fall In Love,” and More!

Rising country singer/songwriter Ava Rowland shows off her true talent and artistry with the release of her new EP, Ava Rowland. The EP consists of her most recent previously released singles, showing off the range of her creativity and incredible musicality. Fan favorites such as her romantic tunes “If I Ever Fall In Love,” “Best Thing Around,” her latest groovy single “Love Away The Lonely,” and more will all be included in her first-ever EP which is available both physically and digitally now!

Listen/Stream/Buy Ava Rowland’s EP HERE.

To purchase physical copies of the EP, visit Ava’s website HERE.

“I’m so excited to release my first album,” shares Ava. “The songs on the album are a collaboration of the singles I’ve released since September 2020, starting with ‘He’s Like A Habit.’ There is such a feeling of accomplishment when the songs I’ve written and recorded are all put together on one CD. I hope you enjoy the album and want to listen to it over and over again.

Ava continues to prove why she’s one to watch in the music industry, shining on each track she releases and engaging with fans on social media. Ava’s most recent single “Love Away The Lonely,” premiered by Sounds Like Nashville, shows off her playful side by channeling 70’s aesthetics. Her new EP will have fans excited to have all of their most-loved Ava songs on repeat and keep them on their toes for what’s to come next!

To view Ava’s premiere of “Love Away The Lonely”  with Sounds Like Nashville, visit HERE.

To view Ava’s premiere of “Ghost” with Taste of Country, visit HERE.

To view Ava’s premiere of “Ghost” on The Boot, visit HERE.

To view Ava’s premiere of “If I Ever Fall in Love” with Center Stage Magazine, visit HERE.

To view Ava’s premiere of the “Run Like Hell” lyric video on Nashville.com, visit HERE.

To view Ava’s premiere of the “Mama’s Favorite Song” music video on American Songwriter, visit HERE.

Visit HERE to keep up with everything Ava Rowland.

Barry Waldrep Honors Tony Rice With All Star Tribute Featuring Vince Gill, John Paul White, Darrell Scott, Warren Haynes, and Many More

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Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice now available digitally

In the era of modern music, describing anybody as the “greatest of all time” is usually met with resistance—if for no other reason than the ever-evolving tastes of both musicians and fans—but if the topic is bluegrass guitar players, there’s a universally correct answer to “who’s the best”; the late, great Tony Rice. And today, a group of much lauded artists handpicked by bluegrass instrumentalist and producer Barry Waldrep, are releasing a 21-song tribute to the master titled Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice on the 1 year anniversary of his passing.
When looking through Waldrep’s list of friends, its apparent how far Rice’s music reached beyond just bluegrass. Americana greats Rodney Crowell and Jim Lauderdale and jamband royalty Warren Haynes and Oteil Burbridge make appearances alongside Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Spooner Oldham and Patrick Simmons and country superstars Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. And that’s just a fraction of who’s contributed to this celebration of the music of Tony Rice. Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice is available digitally everywhere today and can be purchased at this link. Vinyl pre-orders (shipping midsummer) are also available at barrywaldrep.com.
“The intent of this album and the artists involved is to show what a powerhouse master Tony Rice was at bringing musicians and fans together from different genres,” said Waldrep. A full list of contributors is below and more information can be found at barrywaldrep.com.
Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice in the news:
Warren Haynes spoke with Relix about upcoming projects and his love and respect for Tony Rice. Read more here.
Live for Live Music shared Jimmy Hall’s version of “Why You Been Gone So Long.”
Bluegrass Today featured “Blue Railroad Train,” the song Marty Raybon recorded for the project.
Waldrep stopped by The Sound Podcast in November to chat all things Tony Rice.
Bluegrass Situation debuted “10 Degrees and Getting Colder,” the track Darrell Scott contributed to the project.
Folk Alley’s Henry Carrigan named the album in his best-of 2021 roundup.
Cleveland.com spoke with  Vince Gill about bluegrass, this Tony Rice tribute and more.
Featured artists:  Jimmy Hall, Rodney Crowell, Darrell Scott, Marty Raybon, Mike Farris, Kim Richey, Warren Haynes, Vince Gill, Radney Foster, Teresa Williams & Larry Campbell,  Jim Lauderdale, John Berry, Patrick Simmons, John Paul White, Jacob Bunton, John Jorgenson, Rory Feek, Donna Hall & Kelli Johnson, and John Cowan.
Musicians: Barry Waldrep, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Rogers, Andrea Zonn, Aubrey Haynie, Bryan Hall, Caelan Berry, Spooner Oldham, Oteil Burbridge, James “Hutch” Hutchinson, Jason Bailey, Bryn Davies, Scott Vestal, Benji Shanks, Dillon Hodges, and Heidi Feek.
Barry Waldrep and Friends Celebrate Tony Rice Tracklist:
Why You Been Gone So Long – Featuring Jimmy Hall
Song For The Life – Featuring Rodney Crowell
10 Degrees and Getting Colder – Featuring Darrell Scott
Blue Railroad Train – Featuring Marty Raybon
Walk On Boy – Featuring Mike Farris
Early Morning Rain – Featuring Kim Richey
Wayfaring Stranger – Featuring Warren Haynes
I’ll Stay Around – Featuring Vince Gill
Song For A Winter Night – Featuring Radney Foster
EMD – Featuring Barry Waldrep, Tammy Rogers, John Jorgenson and John Cowan
You Were There For Me – Featuring Teresa Williams and Larry Cambell
Church Street Blues – Featuring Jim Lauderdale
This Old House – Featuring John Berry
9 Pound Hammer – Featuring Pat Simmons
Four Strong Winds – Featuring John Paul White
More Pretty Girls Than One – Featuring Jacob Bunton
Summer Wages – Featuring Barry Waldrep, Tammy Rogers, Spooner Oldham
It’s Cold On The Shoulder – Featuring John Jorgenson
Bury Me Beneath The Willow – Featuring Rory Feek
Where The Soul Never Dies – Featuring Donna Hall and Kelli Johnson
Me And My Guitar – Featuring John Cowan

COUNTRY ARTISTS JOIN THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ALL-AMERICAN HOLIDAY CONCERT AND TV EVENT.

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Join country artists as they take the stage alongside the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus for an All-American Holiday Concert! Hosted by Natalie Stovall and produced by Orpheus Live, in collaboration with Nashville Music Consultants, the show features country stars Michael Ray, Craig Morgan, and Abby Anderson performing holiday favorites in tribute to the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, veterans, and their families.

“We are beyond thrilled that some of Nashville’s best artists, to include 82nd Airborne veteran, Craig Morgan, came to town to ring in the holidays,” says Fort Bragg Commanding General Christopher Donahue. “This was a very special evening and a perfect way for us to say thank you for everything our Paratroopers and families have done for the Division and the nation over the past year.”

“We are honored to answer the call of General Donahue and Fort Bragg to bring this fantastic event to the men and women of the 82nd Airborne Division and the surrounding community,” said Rebecca Abrahams, Executive Producer and President of Orpheus Live. “We are also excited to entertain and bring holiday cheer to active-duty soldiers throughout the season by distributing the concert via American Forces Network and to country music fans nationwide via Circle TV and RFD TV.”

Prior to the show, Michael Ray, Craig Morgan and Abby Anderson visited with the 82nd paratroopers and commanding officers at Fort Bragg to participate in various training activities and offer their personal thanks to the paratroopers for their service in Afghanistan.

“I’m very proud to have performed with the 82nd Airborne Division Band for our servicemen and women at Fort Bragg,” says artist Michael Ray. “The opportunity to show appreciation for those who serve our country is always an honor, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”

“The 82nd Airborne Division’s performance is spectacular under the musical direction of MAJ Rich Winkles,” says Clay Myers, President of Nashville Music Consultants.  “We were proud to be a part of the All-American Holiday concert and to have had the privilege to work alongside Lt. Col. Brett Lea and his team.”

The All-American Holiday was shot live to tape on December 10th at the Crown Complex in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The concert airs December 24th and December 25th at 8:00pm ET on Circle TV, December 24th at 12:00pm ET on RFD TV and December 24th at 7:00pm viewer time overseas on AFN Prime.

LUCAS HOGE TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS DAY WITH PERFORMANCE ON FOX & FRIENDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25

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No. 1 Billboard charting artist Lucas Hoge will celebrate Christmas Day with a performance of “Christmas Without You” from his holiday album, 12.25, this Saturday, December 25 on “Fox & Friends.” Proceeds from “Christmas Without You” will benefit the Purple Heart Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds to help veterans and their families. Hoge is passionate about giving back to this organization during the holiday season and beyond.
12.25 is produced by GRAMMY®-nominated Kent Wells (Dolly Parton) and features collaborations with ACM/CMA/TONY-nominated Skip Ewing and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jamie O’Neal. The album features re-imagined holiday classics as well as four original songs from Hoge.

People.com exclusively premiered Hoge’s video for “Let It Snow” Featuring Jamie O’Neal. The host of “Hoge Wild” enlists ACM award-winning O’Neal for the classic duet, whose “velvety harmonies perfectly meld with Hoge’s charming croons” (Sounds Like Nashville). Sounds Like Nashville exclusively premiered a ‘First Listen’ to the track, praising that Hoge’s version “is every bit cheery and cozy, while also brimming with playful holiday romance.”

“This is my favorite project to date, not only did I have the best time recording this with such a revered producer in the industry as Kent Wells. I got to have some good friends and amazing country artists be a part of this as well,” shared Hoge. “Being able to have one of my musical inspirations, Skip Ewing, duet a song with me and have Jamie O’Neal’s tremendous vocals on ‘Let it Snow’ was a dream. I hope everyone loves this record as much as I do, and becomes a staple for every Christmas season.”

ABOUT LUCAS HOGE:
With equal ease and finesse, No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge can craft a song, cast a line or call in a turkey in front of a film crew, all while holding an audience’s attention on stage when performing. As a warm, engaging television host on his own weekly series “Hoge Wild,” Lucas takes viewers across the globe as he travels to New Zealand, Bolivia, Africa and unchartered territory in North America to amplify his passion for the outdoors and change the narrative around conservation. For more than two years, Lucas has been bringing his gospel “Sunday Sessions” to his fans every week, which eclipsed 25 million views in early 2020. Even during the height of online engagement worldwide during the COVID pandemic, Lucas still found a way to dominate the live streaming charts with weekly virtual concerts that consistently amassed chart-topping audience numbers, Hoge found himself alongside Luke Combs, Snoop Dogg, DMX, BTS in the Top Ten on Pollstar’s Weekly Livestream Chart. Lucas Hoge’s restless creative spirit, abundance of Midwestern charm and a work ethic that won’t let him slow down, it looks like the best is yet to come.

HELPING A HERO TELETHON HOSTED BY LEE GREENWOOD AND PAULA DEEN PREMIERES MONDAY, DECEMBER 27

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DEBBY BOONE, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, CRYSTAL GAYLE, LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, THE FRONTMEN OF COUNTRY, JOHN CONLEE, HOME FREE, SAM MOORE & T. GRAHAM BROWN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LEE BRICE, MICHAEL RAY, TIM RUSHLOW, JANIE FRICKE, AND DARRYL WORLEY, AND MORE SET TO PERFORM ON HELPING A HERO TELETHON HOSTED BY LEE GREENWOOD AND PAULA DEEN PREMIERING MONDAY, DECEMBER 27

Telethon Event Set to Raise Awareness
and Funds To Support Wounded Veterans

As people are in the giving spirit, Grammy award winner LEE GREENWOOD and America’s Southern Cooking Queen PAULA DEEN have teamed up to host the Helping A Hero Telethon set to air on December 27th across various broadcast stations and networks.

Helping a Hero is one of the largest home-building organizations in the nation for wounded veterans. Home recipients include veterans from 23 states whose permanent injuries have left them paraplegics, quadriplegics, amputees, with a severe TBI, blind, and with severe burns.

“Paula and I are both strong supporters of Helping A Hero and its mission to provide homes for veterans,” says Lee Greenwood. “The best way for us to end the year is by giving back and helping raise money and awareness for this great organization. We are hoping that America will join us in the effort to give back!”

Partnering with community homebuilders and the veteran, Helping A Hero makes sure each home is adapted to the specific needs of its recipient. The home recipients are responsible for three things: 1) a $50,000 mortgage, 2) to live in the home as his/her primary residence for a minimum of 10 years, and 3) Use of the VA Specially Adapted Housing grant if eligible.

Helping A Hero is accepting applications from eligible wounded warriors needing a specially adapted home. We also invite the public to Nominate a Hero by completing the nomination form. Both the application and the Nominate a Hero form are available on our website at www.helpingahero.org.

The Helping A Hero Telethon is executive produced by Kim Greenwood and Lee Greenwood.

ABOUT HELPING A HERO:
Texas-based Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members as well as engage the community to provide services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families.

Randy Travis Celebrates 35 Years As A Member Of The Grand Ole Opry

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Randy Travis made a very special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night to celebrate his 35th Anniversary as a member. The Opry’s lineup for the evening included country music stars Jon Pardi, Old Crow Medicine Show, Carly Pearce and longtime Travis collaborator, Don Schlitz. The night only got sweeter when Warner Music’s Cris Lacy, Executive Vice President, A&R, and Brette Moseley, Catalog Manager, presented Randy with a plaque to commemorate the RIAA Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications of more than 21 million combined copies of his Warner Music catalog along with recognizing his 1.6 billion global streams. Watch the segment on the Opry’s YouTube here.

Randy Travis was first introduced on the Grand Ole Opry stage by Little Jimmy Dickens in March of 1986 while still a cook at the Nashville Palace. After releasing his debut Storms of Life that Summer to major success, he was officially inducted as a member on December 20, 1986 at the age of 27.

Randy has had quite the year. Aside from celebrating this monumental occasion, Randy was named Artist of a Lifetime by CMT presented by Garth Brooks and Kane Brown and celebrated the 35th Anniversary of his debut LP, Storms of Life, with a remastered release featuring brand new songs from the vault.

GABBY BARRETT TOPS BANNER YEAR

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Flies High on Coveted Year-End Charts Across Country + AC

Performing on CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (12/31)

Gabby Barrett “has had one of the most recognizable faces in country,” deems Variety, as Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM star closes another monumental year on top.
Reigning Billboard’s Top Country Artists – Female year-end chart at #1, she’s also the only Country artist to appear on all-genre Top Artists – Female at #10. The #4 Top Country Artist, hits at #3 on Hot Country Songs Artists and #6 on all-genre Adult Contemporary Artists. Barrett’s breakout hits rule too with “I Hope” (feat. Charlie Puth) at #3 on all-genre Adult Contemporary Songs and her debut version #3 on Hot Country Songs, plus “The Good Ones” at #31 and #6 respectively.
High-flying on the Mediabase year-end charts as well, Barrett scores #5 among all-genre Most Played Artists at AC. “The Good Ones” makes her the only female artist inside the Top 20 most-played Country songs at #10. With two spotlights on all-genre AC, “I Hope” (feat. Charlie Puth) notches #3 while “The Good Ones” is #37, alongside all-genre Hot AC at #10 with “I Hope” (feat. Charlie Puth). Likewise, she rounds out as the #2 most-played Top Female at Country Aircheck/Mediabase.
Continuing the gold rush of accolades, she was just named Top Female Artist-Songwriter (Sony Music Publishing) by the National Music Publishers’ Association’s Gold & Platinum Program with five certifications for “I Hope” and “The Good Ones.” In addition, Country Now awarded Barrett Favorite Female Empowerment Anthem for her most recent single, “Footprints on the Moon,” during the fan-voted 2021 Country Now Awards. In February 2022, she’s also set to appear among the top five New Faces of Country Music after being chosen by the members of Country Radio Broadcasters for the elite show at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2022 in Nashville, TN.
Toasting to a record-breaking 2021, Barrett will count down until midnight with a performance off her award-winning, GOLD debut, GOLDMINE, during CBS’ five-hour special, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, on December 31. Hosted by Bobby Bones with co-host Rachel Smith, the Music City party airs from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT and 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. ET/PT. Listen to her latest release, GOLDMINE (DELUXE), here.
ABOUT GABBY BARRETT:
Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett is setting the trend in Country music. Amassing over 1.7 BILLION global streams to her credit, the powerhouse vocalist’s expanded version of her acclaimed debut album, GOLDMINE (DELUXE), is out now, as her top-streaming GOLD breakout LP featured her meteoric 5X PLATINUM “I Hope” – the most-streamed Country song of 2020; 4-week Hot AC #1 crossover “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth)” – which earned the iHeartRadio Titanium Award for reaching over 1 BILLION radio spins; PLATINUM three-week #1 “The Good Ones”; and latest chart-rising single, “Footprints on the Moon.” Reigning atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, “I Hope” was also the first debut single by a solo female artist to top the Country radio charts since 2017 and made her the youngest artist with a #1 debut at Country radio in over two decades. Crowned ACM New Female Artist of the Year, Barrett has added even more elite wins to her goldmine of accolades from Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, plus honored as one of the five 2021 CMT Artists of the Year. She was the MOST-NOMINATED Country music female at the 2021 American Music Awards, earning Favorite Country Album (GOLDMINE) and Favorite Country Song (“The Good Ones”). Co-host of the 12th annual holiday special, CMA Country Christmas; supporting an in-demand tour with Thomas Rhett; recognized as Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2020; an Amazon Music Breakthrough artist; one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music; and listed in Variety’s 2020 Young Hollywood Impact Report, Barrett continues to prove why she’s “the face of Gen-Z Country” (HITS).

Singer-Songwriter Alannah McCready Spreads Holiday Cheer with Rendition of “The Christmas Song”

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Singer-songwriter Alannah McCready has released a Christmas track, her very own rendition of a holiday classic, “The Christmas Song.” The track is available today on all streaming platforms. To listen to the track, click here.
McCready’s version of “The Christmas Song” keeps the integrity of the original tune while also featuring elegant, piano-focused production. Additionally, the track highlights McCready’s signature ethereal yet powerful vocals and ability to convey emotions in her music.
McCready’s family memories inspired her to record the song. She explained, “‘The Christmas Song’ is one of my favorite holiday songs so I decided to release my own version of it this year. This song brings me joy whenever I hear it because I am instantly reminded of holiday moments with my loved ones over the years. My family loves to spend Christmas singing our favorite classic Christmas songs. I hope my version brings you joy this holiday season as well!”
“The Christmas Song” comes on the heels of “Something Like That,” McCready’s previous single. “Something Like That,” will appear on McCready’s upcoming EP, to be released in early 2022.
Nashville-based country musician Alannah McCready was born near Minneapolis, MN, and has loved a diverse range of music since a very young age.  She attended the University of Madison, WI, on a full athletic scholarship for women’s hockey. Her passion for music never left completely, yet her involvement with the college and pro sports worlds did not allow a great deal of time to pursue other interests.
Upon graduating, McCready took a job doing PR for a sports management company in New York and began writing music again. Her uncle, a recording artist in Los Angeles, gave her a connection to a music producer in Nashville, who urged her to come to visit and test out a few songs.  To her delight, she was told by professionals that, yes, she should be pursuing a professional musical path.  She packed up her bags and moved south and has been honing her craft ever since.
McCready is taking her can-do attitude and confidence learned from playing a primarily male-dominated sport to her music career. She takes her creativity seriously but with a healthy dose of fun and playfulness for her craft.