Blair’s autobiographical 17-song collection, out everywhere November 5

Rising Country artist Renee Blair makes her album debut with the release of Seventeen, available today, Friday, Nov. 5. After writing and recording the personal body of work over the last serveral years, Blair delivers Seventeen with the help of some of Nashville’s hottest writers and producers, to share her story with fans.

LISTEN TO SEVENTEEN HERE

“I would describe this album as a peek under the hood of my life, there isn’t one song I haven’t lived. I share the good and the bad, my fears, mistakes and all the love I’ve experienced,” shares Blair. “I grew up in St. Louis, obsessed with Nelly and Shania Twain at the same time, so I hope people can hear my influences on both ends of the musical spectrum.”

Renee Blair’s Seventeen Track Listing: 
1. “Gotta Quit Drinkin’” (Matt McGinn, Kylie Sackley, Renee Blair) **
2. “Hearts In Your Head” (Joe Ragosta, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
3. “Heatin’ Up My Summer” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
4. “Soon As I’m Happy” (Trannie Stevens, Zach Abend, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
5. “Turn Up The Night” (Corey Crowder, Matt McGinn, Kane Brown, Jordan Schmidt) *
6. “Girlfriend” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
7. “Handsome” (Jake Davis, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
8. “You Did” (Brian Bunn, Renee Blair, Jeffery East) *
9. Downtowned Up” (Joe Ragosta, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
10. “Better Off” (Jordan Schmidt, Walker Hayes, Matt McGinn, Shane McAnally, Renee Blair) +
11. “Stronger Than Me” (Matt Alderman, Kyle Schelinger, Renee Blair) ^
12. “Wearin’ It Well” (Jordan Schmidt, Sara Buxton, Renee Blair) *
13.  “Me Tonight” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Shane McAnally, Renee Blair) +
14. “Get The Girl” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
15. “Here I Am” (Jamie Paulin, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
16. “Heatin’ Up My Summer (Acoustic)” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
17. “Girlfriend (Acoustic)” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
* produced by Jordan Schmidt
+ produced by Shane McAnally and Jordan Schmidt
^ produced by Matt Alderman and Jordan Schmidt
** produced by Jordan Schmidt, Shane McAnally and Matt McGinn

Seventeen has significant meaning behind its title — Blair, who moved to Nashville at age 17 after being discovered by songwriting legends LA Reid, Diane Warren and Shane McAnally, aptly named the  project after major milestones throughout her career. The recently engaged singer fell in love with her husband-to-be and producer Jordan Schmidt in 2017, with seventeen always being her lucky number. Ensuring the “luck” of this album even further, the project is stacked with some of Nashville’s most renowned songwriters such as McAnally, Kane Brown, Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Walker Hayes and many more.

The 17 song collection, plus two bonus acoustic tracks, includes fan favorites like “Heart’s In Your Head,” “Turn Up the Night,” and “You Did.” Written and recorded over the last several years, the St. Louis native describes her debut album as “a glimpse of all the different experiences I’ve had; the heartbreaks, and falling in love, and all the in between.”

This month, Blair was tapped as Spotify’s Radar Country artist of the month. She’s earned previous spots on Spotify’s Hot Country and Apple Music’s Today’s Country and was inducted into CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country. Racking up over 20 million global artist streams, earning coveted opening slots with artists such as Chase Rice, Mitchell Tenpenny, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and HARDY, and hosting a daily radio show on “YoCo” (Nashville’s only genreless radio station 96.7 FM), Blair is carving a path all her own.

New Holiday “Classic” Set For November 12 Release

American Idol alum Alex Miller’s latest single, “That’s What Christmas Is For,” premieres on People.com. The Kentucky native’s first holiday release for Billy Jam Records is sure to become a seasonal classic – offering a bright, brisk track highlighted by Miller’s warm baritone voice. Written by Nashville tunesmiths C. Aaron Wilburn and Jerry Salley, the record is available for pre-order now with a November 12 delivery.

Singer/Songwriter Shares Motherhood Playlist

Singer/Songwriter Britnee Kellogg is calling all mamas. Her musical tribute to motherhood is now available at digital retailers and streaming partners. Listen to “Hey Mama” here – https://ffm.to/qn7p0g and watch the lyric video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJPaNZc1fiU.

The song landed in the Top 5 on the iTunes All Genre chart upon release and continues to rack up enormous numbers on TikTok with nearly 12M impressions. “Hey Mama” was written by Kellogg alongside GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Michael Farren, and produced by Autumn McEntire and Jared Conrad. The hard-working mother-of-three spoke with People about the ups and downs of motherhood, postpartum depression and having “the coolest job on earth.” – https://people.com/country/britnee-kellogg-hey-mama-features-daughter-harlow/

“For a mom, sometimes it’s all about just getting through the day,” said Kellogg. “But our kids look up to us so much and they truly think that we’re incredible. We could be having the worst day of our lives, and there are our kids thinking that we are the best mom ever.”

And Kellogg finds strength through other women in country music who inspire her as she navigates her career as an artist as well as her full-time job as a mother. She named just a few of those incredible artists in her Motherhood Playlist with Sounds Like Nashville https://www.soundslikenashville.com/music/britnee-kellogg-shares-motherhood-playlist-in-honor-of-new-song-hey-mama/.

The response from other moms has been overwhelming for Kellogg who continues to give a voice to those who sometimes feel alone in their parenting journeys. She has a dedicated fanbase that grows daily filled with those who find their stories told through her “emotional and uplifting lyrics…paired with sweeping instrumentation” (Sounds Like Nashville).

And “Hey Mama” is truly a family affair as Kellogg’s youngest makes her recording debut. The Nash News notes, “The beautiful song also features Kellogg’s adorable three-year-old daughter, Harlow singing on one of the verses, so if you weren’t already tearing up, just wait until you hear her angelic voice.” – https://www.thenashnews.com/2021/09/17/britnee-kellogg-hey-mama-song-review/

Kellogg has previously shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest names including Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Kane Brown, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Martina McBride. She is currently on the road this summer and fall introducing her new music to fans.

And don’t forget to catch her performing “Hey Mama” and more live today (9/22) on the Morning Hangover’s Instagram as she takes over for #WCW – https://www.instagram.com/morninghangover/.

For more information and additional tour dates, visit BritneeKellogg.com.

The new video features Rhett Akins, Eddie Montgomery and Tracy Lawrence behind-the-scenes as they record “10-4”

“Promising young talent” (Rolling Stone) Jordan Rowe releases an all-new music video for standout track “10-4” featuring Rhett Akins, Eddie Montgomery and Tracy Lawrence, available everywhere today. The new video goes behind-the-scenes of recording the “rip-roaring Nineties-inspired trucker song” (Rolling Stone) as the “country upstart” (CMT) joins forces with his musical heroes in the studio.

The star-studded song “10-4” was released as part of his debut album and was tapped as Rolling Stone’s ‘Pick of the Week’ with a “Nineties icon stamp,” landing Rowe on Spotify’s New Traditions: Country Heroes playlist and Apple Music’s Country Risers playlist, among others.

Edited by Emma Kate Golden and recorded by Golden and Marisa Taylor, the video follows along as Rowe and the esteemed legends go in the studio to record “10-4.” “In a type of torch-passing event” American Songwriter shares, “the country stars shared wisdom with the quickly emerging act, ensuring the sanctity of preceding generations of country musicians.” “To watch them be in their element, and think about ‘Paint Me A Birmingham’ or ‘Something To Be Proud Of,’ some of my favorite songs of all time. I kind of got to feel like I watched how those songs were made,” Rowe tells American Songwriter.

Since its Aug. 6 release, Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy has racked up over 2.3M streams and garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, CMT, American Songwriter, Country Now, Sounds Like Nashville and Taste of Country. This summer, the “gritted artist with a story to tell” (American Songwriter) has been performing throughout the Southeast alongside newcomer Reid Haughton and touring sensations Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi. This Fall, Rowe will hit the road with Dwight Yoakam and Jameson Rodgers.

In celebration of his debut album, Rowe will take over The Stage on Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. for his first full-band show. Industry and media are asked to RSVP here. For more information, visit jordanroweofficial.com or follow him on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube @jordanrowemusic.

About Jordan Rowe:
Jordan Rowe’s love for music and dream to become a successful Country artist began when he was just a kid in the small town of Adel in the heart of South Georgia.

His artistry has been described as “traditional as Alan Jackson, but as fresh, young, and fun as Jon Pardi.” He grew up listening to artists such as Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, and Luke Bryan— all of who have played a major role in how he has crafted his sound. Rowe studied agribusiness and music business at the University of Georgia. While attending college five hours from music city, he would travel back and forth on breaks and weekends to intern at River House Artists. He began to write with some of country music’s most recent hit songwriters such as Ray Fulcher, Thomas Archer, and Cole Taylor and has since made the move to Nashville in 2019.

Rowe’s debut album Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy dropped on Aug. 6 and includes features from some of Nashville’s hottest rising artists and Country legends. Produced by Derek Wells, the new record showcases Rowe’s ability to mix progressive production with modern twists while staying true to his traditional roots.

Produced by Christopher Henry (Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band) and featuring Jason Carter, Matt Combs, Alex Leach, Tuck Tucker, and Cory Walker

Colorado songwriter Jackson Melnick is pleased to announce the release of his album, Abilene. Available everywhere today, Abilene finds Melnick’s songwriting prowess matched perfectly with the musical talent of collaborators Jason Carter, Matt Combs, Alex Leach, Tuck Tucker, and Cory Walker. Christopher Henry from Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band helmed the band as producer. Although the arrangements draw on the traditional sound of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, among others, Abilene is at heart a songwriter’s record. Across these 10 tracks, Melnick combines his reverence for bluegrass with a lyrical point of view that is both mystical and topical.