CELEBRATED BLUEGRASS QUINTET EDGAR LOUDERMILK BAND RELEASES NEW ALBUM THE DARK SIDE OF LONESOME

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Rural Rhythm Records is thrilled to announce The Edgar Loudermilk Band’s hotly-awaited album, The Dark Side of Lonesome. Now available, The Dark Side of Lonesome spotlights a collection of traditional favorites and new originals, all steeped in the rich flavor and musical stylings of American roots the band is known for. The album The Dark Side of Lonesome is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

Edgar Loudermilk’s masterful bass skills and songwriting are a family tradition for this Louvin Brothers’ descendant. While his friendly, down-home style continues to win over audiences across the country, Loudermilk’s distinctive vocals and powerful storytelling indeed drives a genuine and personal connection with his listeners.

Click Here to Listen to the Latest Single “I’m Going Home”

“I see songwriting as much of a calling as singing,” says Loudermilk. “Playing and singing live is always a good time and we love the audiences, but connecting with people through relatable and meaningful songwriting is very rewarding.”

TRACK LIST:

“Moving Train”
“The Deal That Won’t Go Down”
“The Dark Side of Lonesome”
“I’m Going Home”
“Just for Me”
“I’ll Put the Blame on You”
“I Hope She Sings”
“Lost Cause Loving You”
“Queen of Laramie”
“For the Likes of You”
“It is Well with My Soul”
“John Henry”
“A Place to Call Home”

Loudermilk has penned chart-topping songs found on Bluegrass Today’s Top Songs of the Year, as well as on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top Songs. Notably, the band’s 2019 album “Lonesome Riverboat Blues” reached #1 on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction and reached “Most Played” status in July of 2019. The album also remained in Bluegrass Today’s Top 20 Airplay Charts for twelve consecutive weeks.

Loudermilk has also performed alongside some of the industry’s most revered talent, including award-winning groups Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and Marty Raybon & Full Circle. The Edgar Loudermilk Band tours coast-to-coast and throughout Canada and are regulars on the popular bluegrass cruise circuit.

MEGHAN LINSEY UNLEASHES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “IF YOU NEED ME DON’T” AVAILABLE NOW

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People.com Exclusively Premieres Music Video American Songwriter Exclusively Premieres First Listen

Lauded by Rolling Stone as “a tough-girl with vocals that swell, yell and sometimes recall the gritty badassery of Amy Winehouse,” Meghan Linsey unleashes her powerful, blues-driven single, “If You Need Me Don’t,” available everywhere today. American Songwriter exclusively premiered a first listen to the track, noting it “lands somewhere between an Americana-steeped singer-songwriter and full-bodied soul singer,” while People.com premiered the music video which “embodies female empowerment.”

To stream and download “If You Need Me Don’t,” click HERE.

Reviewers are applauding Linsey:

“In the ‘If You Need Me Don’t’ music video, Linsey lets her passion shine as she belts out the lyrics, complimented by colorful outfits and sets with this ‘female empowerment’ anthem.”

– Daniela Avila, People.com

“Raw, and refined, Linsey’s unabashed vocal strength radiates through a newfangled production palate. Brassy layers of jazz-rooted instrumentation present a clashing contrast to the whining pedal steel that often softened the edges of her thoughtfully constructed country sound.”

– Madeline Crone, American Songwriter

“With that big, soulful voice, Linsey has a sound that is hard to forget and is well on her way to becoming a household name”

– Bethany Bowman, The Tennessee Star

Gibson Guitars sponsored Linsey’s single release event on Thursday, March 17 at their innovative new showroom in Nashville. During the release party, Gibson helped Linsey raise money for The Roots of Music non-profit organization in her hometown of New Orleans. A portion of the profits from her single will be donated to The Roots of Music, which helps underprivileged students have access to music education, academic support and mentorship.

Country Artist Adam Warner Announces New Song & Video “Catchin’ Hell” To Celebrate Return Of Fishing Season

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“Catchin’ Hell” single & lyric video available everywhere on April 6 from forthcoming new album ‘What We’re Known For’
New music video partially shot at the House of Cash features a cameo by Jake Hoot, winner of The Voice season 17
Country singer-songwriter and U.S. Marine veteran Adam Warner is excited to officially announce his first new song of 2022, “Catchin’ Hell” set to officially drop on April 6 across all the major digital platforms [orcd.co/o4ee44j].
“Catchin’ Hell” is Warner’s upbeat country rock ode to a favorite past-time for many country music fans including himself; fishing. The song delivers plenty of hefty guitar licks, with just the right amount of country twang to boot, and clever lyrics which glorify the natural human motive of skipping out on work for a day on the lake. Adam wrote the song on a recent songwriters retreat to his family’s farm outside of Lawrenceville, Illinois with Mark Addison Chandler, Davis Corley, and Josh Gallagher.
“I’ve never been more excited to release new music before in my career,” said Warner. “I spent all of the pandemic writing songs and developing MY sound with my team, and absolutely love the direction the music is headed. Buckle up y’all!”
Veteran filmmaker Trevor George also artfully brought the song’s meaning and backstory to life, along with showcasing Warner’s love for fishing, in a new video also coming out in April. It features a special cameo by fellow Country music singer Jake Hoot, winner of The Voice season 17, who plays the role of the boss man. The opening office scene with Jake Hoot was filmed at the former House of Cash located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The video is set to premiere in mid-April, with a release date to be announced soon.
What We’re Known For will be Warner’s second full length 12 song album project, following his 2021 album Big Storm, which contained fan favorites “4 Square Miles” and “SemperFi,” and was exclusively premiered by American Songwriter.
“This whole album is like chewing a pack of big red all at once,” Warner carried on. “It’s spicy as hell!”

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, Presented by Visit Napa Valley®, To Be Held April 26-28, 2022

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Performances by Jessie James Decker, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Joe Nichols; Hannah Ellis, Jameson Rodgers, and Lee Brice;
Chase Rice, BRELAND, Morgan Evans, Tyler Braden, Caroline Jones with more to be announced 

Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC), presented by Visit Napa Valley®, has announced the lineup for the upcoming event, scheduled for April 26-28 in Napa Valley, California.
Kicking things off at the Opening Reception of Live In The Vineyard Goes Country at Napa Valley’s oldest winery, Charles Krug, on Tuesday, April 26, are Jessie James Decker, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Joe Nichols. On Wednesday, April 27, the day will start with a VIP Tailgate among the vineyards at Peju with performances by Hannah Ellis, Jameson Rodgers, and Lee Brice and the evening will conclude with the Mainstage event at The Uptown Theatre with performances by Chase Rice, BRELAND, Morgan Evans, Tyler Braden, Caroline Jones, with more to be announced.  The event will close with a special Send-Off Brunch at Domaine Chandon on Thursday, April 28, with artists for this event to be announced soon.
 
In addition to the LITVGC main events that take place for all attendees, private VIP performances will take place at wineries throughout Napa Valley and will feature intimate acoustic sets by Easton Corbin, Tim Duggar, Ian Flanigan, Jordan Fletcher, Ray Fulcher, Ryan Griffin, Ty Herndon, Rayne Johnson, Erin Kinsey, Brooke Moriber, O.N.E. The Duo, Caitlyn Smith, Matt Stell, Restless Road, with more to be announced.
Founder of Live In the Vineyard and President of Forefront Entertainment Bobbii Jacobs shared, “LITVGC is an event that brings together ‘the best of’ in music, culinary arts, wine, and more. LITVGC bridges relationships like no other, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact it continues to have on the different communities it touches. We are excited about this year’s lineup and for what’s in store — this year’s attendees are in for a real treat.” 
Known as one of the most exclusive and sought-after events across the country, LITV and LITVGC give attendees intimate access to recording artists, premier Napa Valley wineries, and world-renowned chefs during a “once-in-a-lifetime” event. The 3-day private event brings together music supervisors, radio programmers, DSP curators, label executives, VIPs, corporate hospitality groups, and more from around the country to celebrate and hear brand new music by today’s most successful artists as well as the most popular emerging artists in a unique arrangement. What sets LITVGC apart from other events is the exclusivity, the intimacy and tailored curation praised by fans and critics alike, and the stunning vineyard-filled hillsides and world-class wine and culinary features that Napa Valley offers.
National radio promotions will run around the event where fans can enter for a chance to win. Fans can get more information on where and how to enter by going to https://www.liveinthevineyardgoescountry.com.
LITVGC is produced by FF Entertainment, a related-party company of Forefront Networks. Forefront Networks entered into a strategic partnership with Live In The Vineyard in 2018.

KENNY CHESNEY & “EVERYONE SHE KNOWS”

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World Questing Video Celebrates Women Who Blaze Their Own Trail

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTTYSFt-mM[/embedyt] After his cinematic “Knowing You” video, which juxtaposed the bitter cold of a Northeastern fishing boat with the tropical warmth of love on a sailboat, Kenny Chesney returns with an equally breathtaking clip that celebrates the glory of the natural world, a woman’s spirit of adventure and trusting one’s own instincts to anchor the panoramic “Everyone She Knows,” the follow-up to the No. 1 country waltz that was nominated for Song of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Working with longtime creative collaborator Shaun Silva of Tacklebox Films, the pair crafted a mini-movie that follows a single woman through redwood forests, along coastal highways, through the Grand Canyon, mountain expanses and across the desert as she chases beauty and possibly her own heart. Galaxies from the traditional girl-meets-boy videos that traditionally accompany songs like this, Chesney sought to create a visual that reflected how powerful women in their own space can be.

“I have been surrounded by strong women who lead these lives on their own terms my whole life,” Chesney says of the clip’s portrayal. “Nothing is more powerful or interesting than a woman who has a sense of her destiny and is willing to go chase it. It’s not always conventional, but that’s what makes their passion so much stronger. Whether it’s my island friends, musicians like Grace Potter, several women on my team; they have a way of embracing life that’s unlike anyone else – and I think that’s awesome.”

Written by Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman and Josh Osborne, “Everyone She Knows” looks at a young woman old enough to recognize the fairy princess promises don’t mean settling, but instead making your own way. With chiming acoustic guitars, a chorus that spins the melody around and a notion that there’s more to life than getting married, it continues Chesney’s litany of independent women who aren’t afraid of love, but not at the price of their dreams.

“When Shaun and I started talking about who this woman should be,” Chesney continues, “we wanted to show her on the road, in the world, against a backdrop of the path not taken. Whether it’s the woman FaceTiming friends, sitting on top of her van or by the fire, you get that sense of not just how big the world is, but how great her spirit is. To me, those free spirits should be empowered to chase their dreams and show us what the rest of us miss.”

In a van called “Storyteller,” our heroine could be an adventurer, scientist, blogger, teacher or researcher measuring the vastness of the wild. Or she could be one more person escaping from the reality of expectation, seeking something more beyond the city limits. Either way, the mini-film shows a serenity and embrace of the soul that is hard for most people to come by.

Whether the No. 1 “Wild Child” with Grace Potter, the teen driving off to find her life in the seven week chart-topper “There Goes My Life,” summer love in “Anything But Mine,” the islands’ free spirits who populate “Happy on the Hey Now (A Song for Kristi),” “Sherry’s Living In Paradise,” “Boston” or album cuts “On The Coast of Somewhere Beautiful” and “The Road and the Radio,” “Everyone She Knows” continues a tradition of unexpected strength and beauty.

RANDY HOUSER MAKES COMMANDING RETURN WITH “NOTE TO SELF”

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Country Powerhouse Readies Fans for More New Music in 2022

Named as “one of the best voices in the genre” by Rolling Stone, country powerhouse and Mississippi-born singer/songwriter Randy Houser delivers the first taste of new music since 2019’s critically acclaimed Magnolia with the release of “Note To Self,” a perceptive, knowing song, penned with the wisdom of a life fully lived. “Note To Self” is available everywhere now.

“We spent a lot of time writing over the last couple of years, and this is one of the first songs that we cut,” shares Houser. “I knew it was special as it came together in the room, and it really paints a picture of the reflective mindset many of us have been in recently. I think we’ve all learned more about ourselves and the things that really matter in life.”

Written by Houser with Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and Bobby Pinson, and produced by Houser with Blake Chancey, “Note To Self” offers deliberate introspection, challenging the listener to reflect and consider hard truths:

Note to self
A truck only goes so far on half a tank
That credit card ain’t money in the bank
If it don’t sound like a good idea, it probably ain’t

Note to self
You can’t change a way she’s gonna change her mind
She might love you, but she won’t like you all the time
‘Stead of taking her for granted take her somewhere nice
Note to self

Followed by the hard-hitting chorus, showcasing the New York Times dubbed “rich, vicious” voice from the “singer with a tremendous amount of vocal force”:

Love ain’t diamond rings
Bigger don’t always mean better
The grass ain’t always green
Money don’t grow on trees ever
Can’t make somebody be made for you
God ain’t gonna do the praying for you
Whiskey’s best left up there on a shelf
Note to self

Nashville Insider Congratulates the ACM Award Winners!

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WINNERS!

Entertainer of the Year

Miranda Lambert

 

Female Artist of the Year

Carly Pearce

 

Male Artist of the Year

Chris Stapleton

 

ACM New Male Artist of the Year

Parker McCollum

 

ACM New Female Artist of the Year

Lainey Wilson

 

Duo of the Year

Brothers Osborne

 

Group of the Year

Old Dominion

 

Single of the Year

“If I Didn’t Love You,” Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood

 

Song of the Year

“Things A Man Oughta Know,” Lainey Wilson

Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson

 

Video of the Year

“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),”Elle King and Miranda Lambert

Producers: Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, James Stratakis

Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos

 

Songwriter of the Year

Michael Hardy

  

Music Event of the Year

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group, Warner Music Nashville

 

Album of the Year

Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen

Producer:?Joey Moi, Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Matt Dragstrem, Dave Cohen

RICKY SKAGGS, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AND FRIENDS RAISE OVER $200,000 FOR MAYFIELD, KY. TORNADO VICTIMS AT SOLD-OUT BENEFIT CONCERT

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Kentucky natives Ricky Skaggs and Steven Curtis Chapman raised over $200,000 for victims of the devastating Mayfield, Ky. tornado via Samaritan’s Purse at their sold-out benefit concert. Held Feb. 20 at Heartland Church in Chapman’s hometown of Paducah, the uplifting evening also included performances from Jason Crabb, Larry Stewart and more.

The Kentucky Tornado Relief Benefit Concert received support from numerous organizations committed to helping the region recover. Blue Wolf Capital Partners, The State Group and the family of companies throughout Kentucky (Rick’s Electric, Beltline Electric, Comstock Electric and Delta Services) sponsored the event. US Bank of Paducah, Baptist Health, Golden Rules Sign, Price Foundation and Fourteen Foods served as partners. Mercy Chefs provided catering, while Chick-fil-A also supplied everyone with a free meal. Tornado relief donations can still be made via Samaritan’s Purse at kytornadobenefit.com.

​​“Sometimes amazing beauty shows up in the most broken places, and that’s what it felt like happened in Paducah on the evening of Feb. 20. Out of a broken heart for a community broken by a devastating tornado, we all showed up to show love, bring encouragement and raise some money to help those most impacted… and it was truly a beautiful night! I’m so thankful for all who came to be a part of the night, on stage and in the audience, and all the generous sponsors who helped make it possible. And I’m especially grateful for Samaritan’s Purse for partnering with us and continuing to care for the people of Mayfield,” shared Chapman.

“I want to thank all the folks who came out and supported the benefit for Mayfield, Ky. last Sunday night. We thank our sponsors. We couldn’t have done this show without you. I believe God blessed all of our efforts,” stated Skaggs.

“The people of Kentucky are some of the most hard-working, humble and loving people you’ll ever meet. They’re the first to say, ‘make sure you take care of others before you take care of me!’ That’s just how us Kentucky people are. To see my friends and fellow Kentucky boys chip in and help just warmed my heart so much. Thank you Steven Curtis Chapman, Ricky Skaggs and Samaritan’s Purse for inviting me to be a part of a wonderful evening to help our Kentucky friends and neighbors!” expressed Crabb.

“I was so honored to be asked to perform in my hometown for the tornado relief concert and to join Steven Curtis, Ricky and Jason for a magical evening of music. I am so thankful and appreciative of the support from the full house and the giving spirit and love shown for the people of Mayfield,” added Stewart.

Based in Boone, N.C., Samaritan’s Purse responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations, especially in locations where few others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org.

JENNY TOLMAN RELEASES MARRIED IN A HONKY TONK

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Following a show-stopping performance at her standing-room only album release show in Nashville, modern era troubadour Jenny Tolman unveils Married in a Honky Tonk, available today.

Click HERE to stream or download Married in a Honky Tonk.

With Married in a Honky Tonk, Tolman vows to join the colorful characters of the fictional ‘Jennyville’ with her own real-life experiences. The release of her sophomore album marks a turning point for the singer and is the second collaboration with GRAMMY®-nominated producer and co-writer Dave Brainard.

The Nashville native has received critical-acclaim for her masterful storytelling found in the lyrics of her songs and co-wrote every song on the new album. From the spirited, tongue-firmly-in-cheek “Home to Roost” to poignant lines like Sometimes the only reason/I think this heart of mine keeps beating/Is so I can go on wishing you were here (“Nothing Left of You”) to the moving-on optimism of I’ll breathe in a brand-new day/ And exhale your memory in “Sweetest Revenge” Tolman marries humor, sorrow and resilience.

As featured on People.com, Tolman and Brainard got engaged in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in October of 2020 after four years of dating. Fans got to watch Tolman shop for her upcoming nuptials on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” this summer, as the country singer appeared on Season 19 of the series.

Married in a Honky Tonk Track List
1. Good Morning Jennyville (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman)
2. Borrowing Sugar (Dave Brainard/ Rob Hatch/Jenny Tolman)
3. The World’s a Small Town (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
4. Married in a Honky Tonk (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
5. Sweetest Revenge (Dave Brainard/ Jeff Silbar/Jenny Tolman)
6. Watering the Weeds (Dave Brainard/ Mando Saenz/Jenny Tolman)
7. I Know Some Cowboys (Dave Brainard/ Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
8. Afraid (Jenny Tolman)
9. Home to Roost (Dave Brainard/Jeff Silbar/Jenny Tolman)
10. The Mayor’s Remarks
11. Same Train as You (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman)
12. Working Woman’s Blues (Dave Brainard/Jenny Tolman/Bill Whyte)
13. Nothing Left of You (Dave Brainard/Rick Tiger/Jenny Tolman)

COLE SWINDELL RELEASES “DOWN TO THE BAR” FEATURING HARDY FROM HIS UPCOMING FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM STEREOTYPE

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Current Single/Duet with Lainey Wilson “Never Say Never” In Top 15 and Rising on the Country Charts

Grammy-nominated multi-Platinum superstar Cole Swindell has released a new song, “Down To The Bar,” featuring HARDY, today from his upcoming fourth album, Stereotype. “Down To The Bar” is the namesake of his current headlining tour, Down To The Bar Tour, which launched in February and runs through April 3.
Stereotype will be released April 8 and includes Swindell’s milestone, 10th career, multi-week No. 1 “Single Saturday Night,” as well as his current fast-rising single, “Never Say Never,” with Lainey Wilson.
In addition to the album’s No. 1 debut single, “Single Saturday Night,” Swindell has released “Some Habits,” and “I’m Gonna Let Her” from the album. To preorder Stereotype, click HERE and get the album’s song “Down To The Bar” instantly.
Stereotype, produced by Zach Crowell, Chris LaCorte, Jordan Schmidt and Michael Carter, highlights Swindell as a hit-making songwriter across the project, writing 7 of the album’s 13 tracks. Stereotype is available for preorder at all digital retailers now. Special fan bundles, including a Stereotype limited edition t-shirt box set and autograph album, are also available now HERE.
Swindell launched his headlining Down To The Bar Tour last month in Peoria, IL. Next week he will be in his home state of Georgia with shows in Macon (March 10) and Augusta, GA (March 12). Joining Swindell on his Down To The Bar Tour are special guests Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke. To purchase tickets go to www.ColeSwindell.com.
“Never Say Never,” already sitting in the Top 15 on the country singles chart and rising, was the most added song at country radio the week of release, giving both Swindell and Wilson their biggest radio add day of their careers. The single, written by Swindell, Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill, immediately received rave media reviews including EOnline exclaiming, “If there’s one duet country music fans should listen to this weekend, we found it.” Country Now boasts “The temperature may be dropping, but Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson are certainly heating things up with their brand new duet, ‘Never Say Never.’” Billboard called the duet a “power ballad,” Taste of Country says the song is “smoldering,” Music Mayhem Magazine calls it a “fiery new duet” and an “arena ready anthem.” Outsider.com calls the duet a “firey song” and says Swindell and Wilson have “such unique vocal styles.”
Click HERE for the fiery video “Never Say Never,” directed by Michael Monaco (FlyHi Films) and filmed at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary outside of Knoxville.
Click HERE to purchase/download “Never Say Never.” The lyric video for “Never Say Never” can be seen HERE.