TERRI GIBBS PERFORMS IN NASHVILLE FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS TO SUPPORT ‘CHRISTMAS COPS & COUNTRY MUSIC’ BENEFIT DEC. 6

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TERRI GIBBS PERFORMS IN NASHVILLE FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS TO SUPPORT CHRISTMAS COPS & COUNTRY MUSIC BENEFIT PRESENTED BY GUS ARRENDALE AND SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS CHICKEN AND POWERED BY ALL ACCESS COACH

Country music artists have always been supportive of law enforcement and community charities and Christmas Cops & Country Music is no exception. The benefit concert event, taking place at The Nashville Palace on Tuesday, December 6th, will bring 80s and 90s artists together to raise money, and awareness, and collect unwrapped Christmas gifts for Law Enforcement Assistance Partnership (LEAP). Advanced tickets are available on The Nashville Palace website or christmascopsandcountrymusic.com; General admission tickets are $40 and reserved seats are $50; VIP tables range from $500 to $1000. Those interested in a tax-deductible ticket purchase can contact Diane with LEAP directly at 615-587-1023 or visit their website at leapfranklin.org.

There will also be an auction to support LEAP, starting at 8 am CT Tuesday, November 22nd. The auction closes at 9 pm on the night of the event December 6th. To register for the auction and bid on items, visit https://e.givesmart.com/s/:50GoO1J0_r5/e/u3S/a/home/#  or
text: LEAPXMAS to 76278.

“Everyone knows that I love country music and I know these artists love our chicken,” says Gus Arrendale of Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, the presenting sponsor of Christmas Cops & Country Music. “Anytime I get an opportunity to help our first responders and especially law enforcement, I am happy to support those efforts.”

Terri Gibbs, the “Somebody’s Knockin’” singer and CMA and ACM award winner, will make her first appearance on a Nashville stage in 20 years in support of the event. “I have not performed in Nashville since Twitty City and I am excited to come back and be part of this benefit show,” added Gibbs.

In addition to Gibbs, 70s yacht rock crooner John Ford Coley (of England Dan & John Ford Coley) and late 90s hitmaker Andy Griggs will join the already stellar lineup of 80s and 90s artists that include Michelle Wright, John Conlee, Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon, McBride & the Ride’s Terry McBride, T. Graham Brown, Ronnie McDowell, and David Frizzell.

“The first concert event that took place earlier this year in May to honor fallen officer and country music star Jeff Carson completely exceeded what we ever could have imagined,” says LEAP President Diane Wilhoit. “We were able to provide scholarships and purchase air units for police officers to use under their protective gear during the height of the summer. Now, we are collecting Christmas toys and gifts for families that might not get a visit from Santa. It is amazing to see the outpouring of support from everyone helping our community.”

LEWIS BRICE UNWRAPS HIS VERSION OF THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC, “RUDOLPH”

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Country-rocker Lewis Brice releases his version of the Holiday classic “Rudolph (The Red-Nosed Reindeer).” The playful and jolly guitar-driven track pairs perfectly with Brice’s gritty vocals and twang. The festive tune embodies the magic of the holidays and is the first Christmas song released by Brice. Click HERE to stream or download Brice’s version of “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

“I have been wanting to put my own spin on a classic Christmas song and when it came time to choose, ‘Rudolph,’ felt like such a memorable song. It takes me back to the magic of Christmas when you’re a kid. I hope everyone enjoys our version of this Holiday classic!” shared Brice.

Brice’s latest single, “Livin,'” was released earlier this year with a video that flawlessly captured the singer’s dynamic and high-energy performance that he’s become known for and “showcases the fun and wild side of his artistry (PopWrapped).”

Brice spent this past summer on the road, performing to packed audiences across the Southeast. The video for “Livin'” was filmed over the span of five different shows with four different videographers capturing footage. Featured in the video is Brice’s hometown show in South Carolina, hitting the stage at Carolina Country Music Fest as well as performances at Key West Songwriters Festival and opening for Michael Ray. PopWrapped exclusively premiered the track, noting that “the single’s production accompanies the lyrics in the song perfectly.”

Brice released “Call Me Yours,” another romantic single from the country singer, earlier this year. His previous single, “It’s You,” amassed more than 15 million streams, as covered in People, the video featured Brice’s wife, Denelle Manzer. The pair got married this October in Tennessee, see People.com’s exclusive coverage HERE. “Livin” is the third release of a forthcoming album from Brice, set for release early next year.

Brice has been named one of Rolling Stone Country’s “2017’s New Country Artists You Need to Know” and Billboard’s “Country Artists to Watch in 2018”. Tracks from the EP were featured on SiriusXM The Highway, CMT Music, and Spotify’s New Boots & Wild Country playlists, and its lead single ‘Best Ex Ever’ reached the Top 40 of MusicRow’s Country Breakout radio chart. 

Musicians Hall Of Fame & Museum Concert And Induction Ceremony

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Musicians Hall Of Fame & Museum Inducts Billy F Gibbons, Don McLean, Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives,
Ray Stevens, Vince Gill, Engineer George Massenburg and Producer James William Guercio

 

2022 Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees (L-R): Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson, Mick Conley, (The Fabulous Superlatives), Marty Stuart, Chris Scruggs (The Fabulous Superlatives), Linda Chambers, CEO/Co-Founder Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Vince Gill, Billy F Gibbons, Don McLean, Ray Stevens, producer James William Guercio, and engineer George Massenburg. Photo Credit: Royce DeGrie, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

2022 Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees (L-R): Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson, Mick Conley, (The Fabulous Superlatives), Marty Stuart, Chris Scruggs (The Fabulous Superlatives), Linda Chambers, CEO/Co-Founder Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Vince Gill, Billy F Gibbons, Don McLean, Ray Stevens, producer James William Guercio, and engineer George Massenburg.     Photo Credit: Royce DeGrie, Musicians Hall of Fame & MuseumBilly F Gibbons, Don McLean, Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives (Chris Scruggs, Harry Stinson, Kenny Vaughan, and Mick Conley), Ray Stevens, and Vince Gill — along with engineer George Massenburg and producer James William Guercio — were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum tonight.

Held at held at Nashville’s Historic Municipal Auditorium and emceed by award-winning recording artist Phil Vassar, the induction ceremony and concert featured performances by several Musicians Hall of Fame inductees including Vince Gill, Don McLean, Ray Stevens, Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives, special guest performers including Rodney Crowell, Mike Farris, Home Free, Steve Miller, Wendy Moten, Ryan Wariner, Steve Wariner, and Chris Willis, presenters Bergen White, Dave Pomeroy, Emmylou Harris, Kenny Passarelli, Ranger Doug, and Russell Ziecker,

Attendees were treated to a two-song set from Billy F Gibbons, who was presented with the Iconic Riff Award by Steve Wariner in recognition of the many contributions he’s made to music, including his signature riffs heard on ZZ Top songs like “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “La Grange.”

Danny Rader served as musical director for the house band, composed of Dann Huff, Chris Leuzinger, Steve Wariner, Gordon Kennedy, Mark Hill, Mark Beckett, Eric Darken, Paul Franklin, John Jarvis and Mike Rojas. The Horn Section featured Emmanuel Echem, Roy Agee, Max Dvorin, Mike Haynes and Sam Levine with Background Vocalists, David Wilder, Vickie Carrico and Marcia Ware Wilder.

“The Musicians Hall of Fame is strong and will stay strong because of the quality of inductees like we have tonight,” said Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum CEO and Co-Founder Linda Chambers.

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS KICK-OFF CHRISTMAS IN TENNESSEE SHOW AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT TONIGHT!

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39th Annual A Country Christmas Celebration Brings The Oak Ridge Boys’ ‘Christmas In Tennessee’ Dinner Show
Back to Popular Holiday Destination

 November 23 – December 25, 2022

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, return tonight to the Gaylord Opryland Resort to celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a 32-show residency as part of the resort’s 39th annual ‘A Country Christmas’ event. The Oaks’ ‘Christmas in Tennessee’ Dinner Show, November 23 – December 25, 2022, features a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team followed by the Oaks and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites, and many of the timeless hits that have shaped their legendary career. This year’s residency is sponsored by AARP Tennessee. For more information on ‘Christmas in Tennessee’, visit ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com.

“It is such an honor to be bringing our Christmas show back to Gaylord Opryland in 2022 for the THIRD year in a row,” shares Joe Bonsall. “Nobody does Christmas like Gaylord Opryland, and our dinner shows have become a part of the tradition over the last few years! We can promise this, our show will be much different than last year, but Santa will still be a part of, as will our big state-of-the-art production. And we will give each audience a strong set list of songs covering every aspect of Christmas. We hope you will plan to join The Oak Ridge Boys over the holidays this year for a gourmet dinner and a show that has been honed over decades of Christmas tours.”

Along with classic Christmas tunes, the Oaks will also perform some of their biggest hits from more than 40 albums including eight of their Christmas albums. The band will also take a look back on Christmas past, celebrate the birth of Christ, and create amazing holiday memories for guests in the festive surroundings of Gaylord Opryland Resort.

JILLIAN JACQUELINE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM, HONESTLY, ON VINYL

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Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Jillian Jacqueline today released the Vinyl edition of her critically acclaimed debut album, Honestly. The Vinyl edition includes a bonus track, the new reimagined version of her beloved single, “God Bless This Mess” ft. famed indie-pop band Lucius. Jaqueline today premieres the official music video for the track via Youtube today at 12pm CT, where she will be watching along live and chatting with fans. Watch the premiere here.

Jacqueline’s compassionate songwriting and exquisitely winsome vocal allure has been lauded by Billboard for her ability to “balance her blatant honesty with unshakable optimism… helping separate her from the pack of country mainstays.” Rolling Stone seconded that, pointing out that she has a way of melding “downright melancholy concepts with enough bursts of joy to make pondering the bad stuff a whole lot less painful,” and NPR describing her as an “unvarnished communicator.”

The 12 track Vinyl was co-produced with kindred-spirit musical partners Tofer and Bryan Brown and includes the original 11 tracks from her debut album, including tracks written or performed with Nashville notables Charlie Worsham (“The Ocean”), Lori McKenna (“God Bless This Mess”), Trevor Rosen of Old Dominion (“Bandwagon”) and more.

Beloved by artists, critics and fans alike, Jacqueline has garnered more than 100 million streams with a sequence of initial EPs and singles – including hit tracks “Reasons,” and “If I Were You” featuring Keith Urban and officially released her highly-anticipated debut album in June 2022 through Virgin Music. The album garnered critical acclaim, including her powerful duet “Better With a Broken Heart” with TJ Osborne, which Billboard noted “vocally, Jacqueline and Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne offer a complementary, silk-over-steel wool tension that heightens the song’s mournful undertones” and “Magic,” which was hailed for being “grounding and cathartic and boldly human” by American Songwriter. Jacqueline is currently on the road opening for Cam. For additional information and tour dates, visit https://www.jillianjacqueline.com.

BILLY RAY CYRUS AND FIREROSE RELEASE “TIME”

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“Time” Written and Performed by Billy Ray Cyrus and FIREROSE Available Everywhere Now

Global entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus and critically acclaimed Aussie songstress FIREROSE release their new single “Time” after recently opening up about their engagement with People Magazine. Click HERE to stream “Time.”

Cyrus says; “A moment of so much change. FIREROSE had been such a light of positivity, such a best friend. And then when we began sharing the music, it just evolved more into, as musical soulmates, to soulmates, happy, pure love that to me, I didn’t know could exist. Again, we’re musicians, first and foremost, both of us. And we found this harmony, and this rhythm, this melody to life.” FIREROSE adds; “Time” is about the precious and invaluable nature of time itself. In a world that often demands we worry about the future or dwell on the past, it offers its listeners a moment to just appreciate the present. It’s a song we wrote about choosing to spend each moment with the people we love, and not take a day for granted.”

“Time” is featured in Lionsgate’s “Christmas In Paradise.” Cyrus co-stars in the film with Kelsey Grammer and Elizabeth Hurley which is currently in select theaters and On Demand, Digital and Blu-ray and DVD now. Click HERE to watch the trailer for “Christmas in Paradise.”

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

T.G. SHEPPARD & KELLY LANG JOIN FORCES WITH THE OAK RIDGE BOYS FOR “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

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Country music legend T.G. Sheppard and singer-songwriter Kelly Lang are excited to announce the release of their version of the holiday classic, “White Christmas.” Joined by Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, this fun and light-hearted rendition blends their unique vocal styles, creating an instant fan-favorite that will leave every listener begging for more. “White Christmas” was exclusively premiered by Cowboys & Indians and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms.

To view the “White Christmas” premiere with Cowboys & Indians, visit HERE.

To purchase/stream, visit HERE.

“When one of The Oak Ridge Boys walks into a room it can be exciting, but when they all walk in together, the earth shakes. The earth shook on the day that Kelly and I watched as they walked into the studio to sing on our new duet “White Christmas.” Thanks to The Mighty Oaks for being our featured guests, but more importantly thanks for being our dear friends. We would also like to thank Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms Chicken for making this single possible.” – T.G. Sheppard & Kelly Lang

“Our longtime friend and brother T.G. Sheppard called and asked if we would sing “White Christmas” with him and Kelly Lang and of course we agreed to do it. Not only do we love them both, but “White Christmas” is probably the most classic Christmas song there is! Overall, it was a great time in the studio and the final mix came out just great. We are honored to be a part of it!!!” – Joe Bonsall / The Oak Ridge Boys

ON-THE-RISE COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST DALLAS REMINGTON RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GUILTY”

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On-the-Rise Country music artist Dallas Remington has released her new single, “Guilty.” The latest in a string of single releases, the tongue-in-cheek tune was co-written by Craig Wilson, Nancy Deckant and Dallas Remington. “Sometimes being overly honest with your co-writers works out in your favor. One day instead of just saying ‘I’m sorry I was late’ or ‘sorry, there was traffic’ like most people would do, I felt the need to tell Craig and Nancy, in detail, why I was late for our writing appointment. I had seen the most gorgeous metro police officer and a fire truck full of good-looking firemen on my way. Both of those situations had me so flustered that I got lost trying to get to our writing session. That led to a very long conversation about my attraction to men in uniform and the next thing you know, “Guilty” was born!” shared Dallas Remington. Download and stream “Guilty” on all music platforms at https://taplink.cc/guilty_dr.

“Guilty” was produced by Corey Lawson and Harold LaRue served as Mastering Engineer. Studio musicians on the recording included Devin Malone (acoustic guitar), Caleb Gilbreath (drums and percussion), Tim Denbo (bass), Luke Mosley (keys), Nathan Keeterle (electric guitar), Smith Curry (steel guitar / synthesizer) Alexa Slaymaker (BGVs) and engineering by Bobby Holland and Corey Lawson

Keep current with Dallas Remington by following her on her website at dallasremington.com and social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Subscribe to videos on her official YouTube channel. Stream and download Dallas Remington music on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music/iTunes, Pandora, YouTube Music and more.

About Dallas Remington:

Dallas Remington has sass and class. She is a country recording artist and songwriter who knows who she is and what she wants. The Kentucky-born, fifth-generation farming family member took the plunge and moved to Nashville at the age of 15 to pursue her dreams of a country music career. In 2020, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Dallas released a song dedicated to her father and all essential employees – “Uncommon Man”. It has since crossed 700k organic streams on Spotify and charted #43 on the Billboard Country Indicator Chart as well as #24 on the MusicRow Country Breakout and #4 on the CDX True Indie Chart! In May 2021, Dallas released her first Billboard Indicator Top 40 single, “Princess”, which also charted in the top 40 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart and in addition to her radio airplay, she enjoyed the success of over a million views of the supporting video and her first video featured on CMT. In 2021, Dallas also released her digital singles “American Soil,” “Wild In The Woods” and her countrified cover of Metallica’s signature song, “Enter Sandman”. In 2022, Dallas set a goal to release one digital single every month. By the end of the year, Dallas will have released 13 singles, “Mullet”, “ White Trash Heart”, her recent viral song “Steal Your Dad”, “Wicked Witch” and now her 12th single “Guilty” for 2022.

EMILY ANN ROBERTS RELEASES NEW OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FROM THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM FOR HER LATEST SONG, “THE BUILDING”

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Emily Ann Roberts recently released what some would call her ‘career song,’ “The Building.” Today, she released the official music video shot partially at the mother church of country music, the Ryman Auditorium. This song traces the Roberts family lineage from when her great-grandfather began preaching at her home church in East Tennessee more than 80 years ago. While Emily Ann sings about what this “building” did for her relationship with God, the “building” can also be any place that feels like home- a place to celebrate weddings, birthdays, the birth of a baby or the passing of a loved one. This song has gospel roots but Emily Ann is making traditional county music that sounds like what she grew up on. The gorgeous video was directed by Jeff Johnson on a single camera and the grandiose sweeping shots along with Emily Ann’s stunning vocals completely captivate the viewer. Watch “The Building” official music video here: http://bit.ly/3UWm5zt

“I grew up in East Tennessee and every Sunday and Wednesday night of my life I was at church. My great-grandfather was the pastor of the church and every Sunday felt like a family reunion. My grandmother was the church secretary and my mom and dad met there at vacation bible school when they were kids. It was the first place I ever sang publicly. Even more than the home I grew up in, that little church raised me up. It taught me right from wrong and laid a foundation for my life. It’s the place where I met Jesus and everything changed. No matter where this life takes me, that place will always bring me home,” said Emily Ann.

Emily Ann’s previous release “Whole Lotta Little” has re-energized fans and excited them for new music from the songstress. Since its mid-October release, “Whole Lotta Little” has garnered over one million cumulative streams. Her high-energy live shows are unlike any other and Emily Ann is becoming a consistent face at the Grand Ole Opry. She will be appearing again on Friday, November 18. For more info and additional show dates, 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.

JOHN FORD COLEY MAKES GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT

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Grand Ole Opry debut, Saturday, November 12, 2022

Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum-selling artist, John Ford Coley (best known for his early career work as one-half of the ‘70s duo England Dan & John Ford Coley whose hits included “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight,” “We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again,” and “Love is the Answer”) made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, November 12, stepping into the sacred circle after nearly six decades in the business.

“Being on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time after all of these years was a dream come true,” shares John Ford Coley. “I have played all over the world, but the Opry was one place that hadn’t happened. Standing on that iconic circle where so many greats have stood…it takes your breath away. I hope to play it again soon!”

While the duo split in 1980 so England Dan (a.k.a. Dan Seals) could pursue a solo career in country music, Coley has remained busy and active as a songwriter, producer, and actor. He continues to tour and thrill audiences around the globe, including opening for the soft-rock group Ambrosia. England Dan sadly passed away in 2009 of mantle cell lymphoma.

About John Ford Coley:
For nearly six decades, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Coley has thrilled audiences around the globe with his timeless and compelling music. Best known for his early work as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, Coley has topped the charts in Japan and Israel and generated six Top-20s in the United States (four of them charting in the Top 10). He was recently named one of the “Top-10 Artists of All Time” (Rock Justice Award, 2019).

Over the years, he has shared the stage with such artists as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Carole King, Bread, Loggins & Messina, Poco, Orleans, Lou Gramm, and Gordon Lightfoot, just to name a few. He has written and produced for other acts, including The Hollies, Eddie Money, Tom Wurth, Connie Smith, Rob Guest, and Foss Doll, as well as corporate clients including Maxwell House Coffee and Dr. Pepper.

His boundless creativity and friendly personality have allowed him many opportunities on TV and film. His acting credits include films such as “Dream a Little Dream” alongside Corey Feldman and Jason Robards, and “Scenes from the Gold Mine” alongside musician Timothy B. Schmidt, as well as an episode of “America’s Most Wanted.”

John Ford Coley continues to tour, but when off the road, he is still creative and has even penned a book about his year in the industry entitled “Backstage Pass.”