RANDY TRAVIS’ ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY “MORE LIFE” WINS SIX TELLY AWARDS

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Country Music Hall of Fame icon Randy Travis was recently presented six Telly Awards won by his critically-acclaimed documentary, “More Life,” released early this year. “More Life” is directed and produced by Shaun Silva. Warner Music Nashville’s Shane Tarleton and Mike Dupree serve as executive producers along with Tacklebox Films.

The statues presented to Travis include:

– Gold Winner in Non-Broadcast – Editing
– Gold Winner in Non-Broadcast – Biography
– Silver Winner in Non-Broadcast – Directing
– Silver Winner in Non-Broadcast – Use of Archival Footage
– Silver Winner in Non-Broadcast – Documentary: Individual
– Silver Winner in Non-Broadcast – Music/Concert

In 2011, “More Life” started as an intimate concert special honoring the 25th anniversary of Randy’s iconic album Storms of Life. However many didn’t know how important this documentary would become. As the film was being finalized in 2013, Randy unexpectedly became ill and suffered a massive stroke, making him unable to perform and severely limiting his speech. “More Life” has grown beyond its initial vision and has become a celebration of Randy’s legacy.

“Producing ‘More Life’ has been a labor of love for the past eleven years. Having the documentary released to the world, and received with such accolades, feels so right. Randy Travis is the cornerstone of Warner Music Nashville and we are honored and thrilled to help tell his story with ‘More Life,'” said Shane Tarleton, EVP, Artist Development, Warner Music Nashville.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.

FOURTH ANNUAL DOTTIE WEST BIRTHDAY BASH HOSTED BY JEANNIE SEELY

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The star-studded fourth annual Dottie West Birthday Bash, presented by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms and hosted by Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely, is slated for October 11 at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. The highly anticipated event has announced the performers for this year’s celebration. Tickets for the annual event are available now for purchase by visiting the ticket link here.

In addition to celebrating Dottie’s 90th birthday and honoring her, the event also honors a musician or artist who (like her) has made an indelible impact on country music. This year Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry Member as well as an acclaimed Grammy-winning session musician, harmonica player and multi-instrumentalist, Charlie McCoy will be honored.

The stellar line-up at this year’s celebration includes 55-year member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jeannie Seely, along with honoree Charlie McCoy. Additional performers include Country Music Hall of Fame members Ray Stevens and Brenda Lee, Grand Ole Opry members Rhonda Vincent and Mandy Barnett. Also on the talented lineup are John Schneider, Heidi Newfield, Dallas Wayne, Tim Atwood, Kenna West, Tess Frizzell, Bobby Tomberlin and other surprise guests.

Previous honorees were Musicians Hall of Fame and North Carolina Hall of Fame member Jimmy Capps (2017), Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Dottie West, Ricky Skaggs and Johnny Gimble (2018), and Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson (2019).

ERICA CAMPBELL AND CHRIS TOMLIN ANNOUNCED AS CO-HOSTS FOR THE 53RD ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS

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The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 18th and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app,
Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET

Chris Tomlin and Erica Campbell

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin as the hosts for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

“So honored to be a part of Christian and gospel music‘s biggest night,” says Erica Campbell. “Let’s bring healing to this broken world, and encourage us all in the process to keep sharing the gospel! I’m so excited to host this year’s Dove Awards alongside Chris Tomlin. This is going to be great!
“What an honor it is to co-host this year’s Dove Awards alongside Erica Campbell,” shared Chris. “I have been fortunate enough to attend the Doves for many years and each time I am reminded of the power of a song. I have always said songs are like arrows out of a bow…. you never know how far they will go, how far they will reach, and how God is going to use them and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to celebrate not only the incredible artists, but also all the writers, producers, musicians, and teams that work passionately to create something that truly has an eternal impact.”
Erica Campbell (half of the gospel duo Mary Mary) is a multi-platinum artist, TV personality and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell. She is a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist with 16 Stellar Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, two American Music Awards, four Soul Train Awards and 13 Dove Awards.
GRAMMY Award-winning artist Chris Tomlin, heralded as the “most often sung artist in the world” by TIME magazine, has inspired and uplifted an entire generation of believers. He has 17 #1 singles, has sold 12 million albums with 5.6 Billion career streams, won a GRAMMY, three Billboard Music Awards and 27 Dove Awards.
A limited number of tickets are still available. Music City Fan Experience tickets are also available – an unforgettable, multi-day Nashville get-a-way that includes tickets to the Dove Awards.
To download the official image of our hosts, click here. Logos for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are located here. Official social media assets can be found here. For the complete list of nominees, visit dovewards.com.
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.

THE AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS 2022 HONORS & AWARDS SHOW PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS

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Lineup includes Adia Victoria, Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile,
Buddy Miller, Chris Isaak, Fairfield Four, Indigo Girls, James McMurtry, Lucinda Williams, Lukas Nelson,
The McCrary Sisters, Morgan Wade, Neal Francis, Phosphorescent, Sierra Ferrell and The War And Treaty

 The Americana Music Association has announced its performers and presenters for the 21st annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place in Nashville on Sept. 14 at the famed Ryman Auditorium.

Continuing its reign as “the coolest music scene today” (The New York Times), this year’s Honors & Awards will deliver performances from award winning legends, buzzworthy new artists, and longtime fan favorites including Adia Victoria, Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Miller, Chris Isaak, Fairfield Four, Indigo Girls, James McMurtry, Lucinda Williams, Lukas Nelson, The McCrary Sisters, Morgan Wade, Neal Francis, Phosphorescent, Sierra Ferrell and The War And Treaty.

Buddy Miller — Americana stalwart, songwriter, musician and producer — will again serve as musical director for the Americana All-Star Band, featuring Brady Blade, Don Was, Jen Gunderman, Jim Hoke, Larry Campbell, Lorenzo Molina, Rob Burger and The McCrary Sisters.

Presenters include ​Allison Moorer​, ​Dom Flemons​, ​Hayes Carll, ​Jerry Douglas​, ​Lucius​, ​Lyle Lovett​, ​The Milk Carton Kids​ and ​Molly Tuttle.

In addition to the annual “Of the Year” awards presented during the program (view the nominees here), the 2022 Honors & Awards will include this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees: Al Bell, Chris Isaak, Don Williams, Fairfield Four and the Indigo Girls.

The 2022 Honors & Awards show will stream live via Circle Network’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels (@CircleAllAccess), and NPRMusic.org Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 CT, while live audio simulcasts of the show will be available via SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country, and on Nashville area terrestrial radio stations: WRLT (100.1 FM), WSM (650 AM) and WMOT (89.5 FM).

Additionally, for the second year as broadcast partners, Circle Network will air the Honors & Awards during a later broadcast on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. For additional details on how to watch visit www.CircleAllAccess.com/Watch.

The program will also be broadcast on PBS in 2023.

TY HERNDON MARKS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK WITH OFFICIAL RELEASE OF “GOD OR THE GUN” MUSIC VIDEO

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Groundbreaking Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning country artist Ty Herndon is bringing awareness to suicide prevention week by officially releasing his music video “God or the Gun.” Previously previewed on PEOPLE.com, this emotional video visualizes the track, available on his newest release, JACOB, chronicling Herndon’s near suicide and reminding listeners that hopes beyond the darkness. Watch “God or the Gun” now here.

The video was filmed in Nashville and produced and directed by Neighborhoods Apart Productions. “Though God or the Gun begins at one of the lowest points I have experienced in my life, it ends with a message of hope and redemption,” said Herndon. “There’s a universal truth in this song for everyone who listens — we all have the power within us to change our endings. No one is ever truly alone. Someone is out there ready to help us. There’s nothing too big for us to handle if we simply reach out and ask when we need it most.”

Herndon burst onto the scene and made his chart debut in 1995 with “What Mattered Most,” which became his first No. 1 song and garnered a Song of the Year award (Music Row Magazine). It was also the title track to his first album, which debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and had the biggest first-week shipment in the history of Epic Records Nashville.

Between 1995 and 2002, Herndon charted 17 singles, including his three No.1s and numerous top 10 hits, such as “I Want My Goodbye Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holding On,” and “Hands of a Working Man.” He topped the charts in 1996 with the single “Living in a Moment” and again in 1998 with “It Must Be Love.”

In 2014, Herndon became the first major male country artist to publicly come out as gay in an exclusive with People magazine. He received an outpouring of support that only strengthened his relationship with fans and the country music community, expanding his reach to new and diverse audiences. Shortly after, he made history when he hosted a first-of-its-kind country music event, The Concert for Love and Acceptance, now an annual event that provides a stage for LGBTQ and allied artists. In 2020, he created the Foundation For Love & Acceptance to further his work on behalf of LGBTQ youth.

Herndon found himself back at No. 1 in 2020 — this time on iTunes with his remake of “Orphans of God,” a collaboration with Kristin Chenoweth and Paul Cardall featured on his holiday release, Regifted. Over the last year, he has been working on the new album, JACOB, his first of all-new music since 2016’s House On Fire.

Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning, Herndon’s voice is stronger than ever, and he’s using it to make a difference. In addition to his own foundation, Herndon lends his time and talent to MusiCares, which has supported Herndon through his struggles and supports those in the music industry with a safety net of services. In 2022, he joined Pivotal Moments Media as a Brand Ambassador and as the first artist signed to the organization’s new record label, Pivotal Records.

DEVON BECK RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HOMEWRECKER”

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Country music singer-songwriter Devon Beck is releasing her new single “Homewrecker” today. “Homewrecker” follows Beck’s previously released songs, “Say To You” and “Mirrors” featured by Apple Music’s “The Ward Guenther Show” and Country music artist Jimmie Allen who named Beck an artist to watch on his Instagram New Artist Showcase. “Homewrecker” is Beck’s most personal song to date and highlights her impressive songwriting skills and soulful delivery. In celebration of her song, Devon performed at Whiskey Jam last night (8/25). The self-penned single was featured by CelebMix, Adobe & Teardrops, Guitar Girl Magazine, and more. RoughStock exclusively premiered the track ahead of its official release lauding, “…the most-exciting new singles we’ve heard in 2022!” Read more here: https://roughstock.com/track/2022/08/45705-devon-beck-homewrecker

“Homewrecker” is available at digital retailers everywhere today, listen to the song here: https://linktr.ee/devonbeckofficial

“‘Homewrecker’ is about my own personal experience and about two people drawn to one another, but never single at the same time. I love the twist in the lyrics because it isn’t actually what you think it’s going to be about,” said Beck.

After moving from Pennsylvania to Nashville to pursue her music career in 2019 Beck released three singles “Say To You,” “Mirrors,” “Pieces” and her debut EP One Sided Expectations. Quickly building a loyal following, she has garnered nearly 70,000 cumulative streams on Spotify and a captivating audience on TikTok. She has previously opened for some of country music’s top talent including Miranda Lambert, Maddie & Tae, Brett Young, Ernest, and more.

Beck is currently touring and has performed over 400 shows nationwide including multiple performances at Nashville’s Whiskey Jam and the PA Farm Show, the nation’s largest indoor agricultural show attended by 500K people. During the pandemic, she attended John and Martina McBride’s six-month program at The Blackbird Academy, a tech school for audio working with professional bands and some of the best live sound engineers in the business. For more information visit https://devonbeckofficial.com/.

LEE BRICE’S “SOUL” RECEIVES RIAA GOLD CERTIFICATION

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“Soul” Marks Brice’s 13th Consecutive Radio Single to Achieve RIAA Certification 

Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, reaches RIAA Gold Certification for his current radio single, “Soul.” The lively track, written by Kevin Kadish and Tony Ferrari, marks Brice’s 13th consecutive radio single to achieve RIAA certification.

“I am completely bowled over time and time again by how amazing the fans are! They keep my music playing and keep showing up to the shows – this is all because of them. I’m truly honored and feel like one lucky son-of-a-gun to get to do what I love.” – Lee Brice

“Congratulations to Lee and his whole team on this incredible achievement. Gold & Platinum certifications are earned by the best of the best and reflect the deepest connection between artists and fans. With over 25 million certifications, it’s clear the bond between Lee and his fans has never been stronger!”— Jackie Jones, VP, Artist and Industry Relations at RIAA.

“Soul” – the #1 most added single at Country Radio upon impact – is off Brice’s highly acclaimed album, Hey World. A product of the pandemic, Hey World, is an expression of Lee’s desire to quiet the frustrations and uncertainties that the past few years have put us all through and find some healing in his music. The album has amassed 1 Billion streams and features three #1 singles for Brice – “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.”

Recently, Brice reached another incredible milestone by becoming one of the very few Country artists to amass over 1 Billion streams on Apple Music Worldwide, brining his overall digital streaming imprint to over 5 Billion on all platforms.

Currently, Lee is out on his headlining Label Me Proud Tour. The 23-market tour, which kicked-off earlier this summer, with support from Country acts Michael Ray and Jackson Dean. For select shows, Tyler Farr and Tim Montana will be making appearances during the tour. Tickets for the Label Me Proud Tour can be found here.

LILLY WINWOOD RETURNS WITH A RENEWED PURPOSE ON TALKING WALLS

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New album out now; Winwood’s tour continues on Sept. 7 in Rocky Mount, VA
 Lilly Winwood’s new album Talking Walls beautifully captures a tumultuous period over the last couple of years; universally and, especially, personally. Like a lot of her performing songwriter compatriots, Winwood found herself working hard to pay the bills during that uncertain time in the music industry. “I’d be working in a restaurant all day and then at night, come 3 a.m., I’d be pulling half-written songs out of my apron,” she recalls. But through it all, Winwood never stopped writing.
Talking Walls—out now—looks back on that era gracefully and groovily, finding Winwood literally “talking to the walls” as she looks inward with new purpose. Penned over those long sleepless nights, with clear eyes and a willingness to ask tough questions, each song takes a different tack into the introspective wind—all backed by a minimalist-roots sound. The now East Nashville-based artist (and daughter of Grammy-winning British rocker Steve Winwood) simply wrote her story and brought it to her band at Nashville’s Trace Horse studio—no producer needed. The result is a stunning, musical look inside the mind of an open, honest songwriter just trying to make it through to the other side.
Fans can purchase or stream Talking Walls today at this link, and don’t forget to check out the music videos for “Keep It Spinning” and “Sleep Issues.” A list of Winwood’s tour dates can be found below or at lillywinwood.org/shows.
Catch Lilly Winwood On Tour:
Sept. 7 – Rocky Mount, VA – Harvester Performance Center*
Sept. 9 – Norfolk, CT – Infinity Hall Norfolk*
Sept. 10 – Fall River, MA – Narrows Center for the Arts*
Sept. 11 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford*
Sept. 13 – Albany, NY – The Egg – Swyer Theatre*
Sept. 15 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne*
Sept. 16 – Natick, MA – Center for Arts In Natick*
Sept. 17 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre*
Sept. 18 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen*
Oct. 13 – Sarasota, FL – Big Top Brewing Company
Oct. 14 – Bradenton, FL – Big Top Brewing Company
Oct. 20 – Rochester, NY – Abilene Bar & Lounge
Oct. 21 – New York, NY – The Bitter End

CLEARWATER RECORDS ARTIST, JASON BROWNIE, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE BOOKING DEAL WITH CELEBRITY DIRECT ENTERTAINMENT

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Clearwater Records and Celebrity Direct Entertainment have announced an agreement with country recording artist Jason Brownie, for exclusive performance representation.

“I have dreamed of taking my music further and reaching more listeners, and this new endeavor will make my dreams of touring come true,” shared Jason Brownie. “I am very grateful for all my team has done, and adding the booking leg to the team is one step closer to achieving my goals.”

Celebrity Direct’s Cord Coslor stated, “Jason has been in the industry a long time, and we’re honored to now have him as part of the Celebrity Direct family. He has a little rock in him, a lot of country, his band is hot, and we’re excited about helping him get out there in front of that growing fan base!”

Celebrity Direct will be handling bookings for the Clearwater Records recording artist at festivals, casinos, performing arts centers and other venues throughout the United States and abroad.

On the rise performer, Jason Brownie, has been garnering interest by fans and industry tastemakers following the 2022 radio releases of “Pretty Girl On The Passenger Side” and his new single “Ain’t How Whiskey Works.” The subsequent music videos in support of radio airplay has shown a continued increase in his awareness and talent across international borders. Brownie continues to offer new digital music with the releases of “Must Be Summertime” and “Love You Every Time.”

Brownie has opened for many of country music’s recognizable names, and his fan following, thanks to a combination of great music, fun live concerts, and personal attention to his fans, is growing throughout the United States and abroad.

A third-generation law enforcement officer, Brownie is preparing for a 2023 nationwide U.S. tour, which will promote his deep love for God and Country.

Keep up with Jason Brownie on his website jasonbrownie.com and social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Subscribe to watch videos on his official YouTube channel.

COUNTRY NEOTRADITIONALIST WYNN WILLIAMS SIGNS WITH ONErpm

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New single “I Love Her for Leaving” Available Nationwide

Neotraditional country artist Wynn Williams signs with global music provider ONErpm,
simultaneously releasing his new single, “I Love Her for Leaving.” ONErpm will provide marketing and distribution for Williams’ new music.

A Weatherford, Texas, rodeo cowboy from a long line of singers, Williams combines the honky-tonk attitude of Brooks & Dunn with the easy crooning style of the King himself, fellow Texan George Strait. His producer, country music artist and songwriter Trent Willmon, says that Williams “has all the elements a country artist needs to break through. He’s got the look, the talent, the willingness to learn and a great attitude.”

“We’ve put a lot of time and effort into cultivating a record that possesses all the elements of what country music is to me,” Williams notes. Co-written with Brice Long, “I Love Her for Leaving” is a well-crafted, memorable mid-tempo ballad with a clever twist.

“Wynn is a dynamic new talent,” affirms Tim Wipperman, managing director for ONErpm’s Nashville headquarters. “With the pendulum swinging back toward traditional country, we believe Wynn is uniquely positioned for immediate industry success. Thanks to A&R Executive Ryan Cunningham for bringing Wynn into the family.”

Find Williams on social media at @WynnWilliamsOfficial on Facebook, @WynnWilliams on Instagram, @TheWynnWilliams on Twitter, @WynnWilliamsMusic on TikTok, @WynnW44 on YouTube or at his official website www.wynnwilliamsmusic.com.

About ONErpm
ONErpm is a next generation music company and leader in new revenue opportunities, operating one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, business intelligence, publishing, accounting, and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments. Located in 29 cities across 20 countries with a staff of over 450, the company’s global footprint is constantly growing, making it one of the fastest growing independent music companies in the world.