BMI To Honor Lucinda Williams With Troubadour Award

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 Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is pleased to announce that the Company will honor revered singer-songwriter, Lucinda Williams, with the Troubadour Award at a private dinner held at BMI’s Nashville office on Monday, September 12. The Troubadour Award celebrates songwriters who have made a lasting impact on the songwriting community and who craft for the sake of the song, setting the pace for generations of songwriters who will follow.
“Lucinda has been a torchbearer of true American songwriting for decades,” says Mason Hunter, AVP, Creative, Nashville. “She writes the kinds of songs that can break your heart and still have you coming back for more. With her signature literary style, she has paved the way for so many songwriters and is in a class all her own. We are thrilled to honor her as the 2022 BMI Troubadour. “
A three-time GRAMMY winner, Lucinda Williams has been carving her own path for more than three decades.  Her 1988 self-titled album became a touchstone for the burgeoning Americana movement – and helped launch a thousand musical ships along the way.
For much of the decade that followed, Williams moved around the country, stopping in Austin, Los Angeles and Nashville, while turning out work that won immense respect within the industry (ie. a GRAMMY for Mary Chapin Carpenter’s version of “Passionate Kisses”). Gradually growing a cult audience, her monumental 1998 album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road had an impact that cannot be overstated and reverberates today more than ever. The legendary album garnered Williams her first GRAMMY as a performer, followed up by her second GRAMMY for 2001’s Essence.
Never ceasing to evolve as an artist, Williams has also delivered such celebrated and acclaimed albums as West (2007), Little Honey (2008), Blessed (2011) and her two double albums, Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone (2014) and The Ghosts of Highway 20 (2016).  In 2020, she released Good Souls Better Angels, a socio-political masterpiece, garnering another two GRAMMY nominations and unanimous critical praise. In October of 2021, she was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.
Williams will join the ranks of past Troubadour Award recipients, John Hiatt, John Prine, and Robert Earl Keen. The private event will feature tribute performances and guest speakers and serve as a homecoming for BMI’s Americana family of artists. The Troubadour Awards are sponsored by JP Morgan Chase and Dickel Bourbon.

HILLARY REESE EMBRACES HER ROOTS ON “ALL THE GOOD ONES ARE CRAZY”

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AVAILABLE NOW

From the heart of Mississippi, 16-year-old songstress Hillary Reese embraces her roots on her latest single, “All the Good Ones are Crazy,” available now. The toe-tapping track is relatable, liberating and modern yet steeped in tradition. Stream or download “All the Good Ones are Crazy” HERE.

Cowgirl Magazine exclusively premiered the first listen to “All the Good Ones are Crazy,” which was produced by former Little Texas Member, Jeff Huskins, and written by Hillary, Josh Courson and Jason Hamor.

“If you love true authentic country lyrics and music with a twist, and you’re not afraid to be yourself and embrace it, then you’ll love Hillary’s sound!” lauded Cowgirl Magazine’s Carly Billington.

Donna Block described the track as “old school country/rock with an edge,” while Makila Wheatley praised the “really catchy beat that’ll have people bopping their heads and tapping their toes from the opening verse.”

A triple threat, singer/songwriter/instrumentalist, Hillary has a sound all her own that connects across generations of fans and genres. Her vocals and lyrics offer a balance between the charm of a southern belle and the ferocity of a steel magnolia.

At only 8-years-old, Hillary emerged on the music scene through a series of viral Facebook videos, which fast-tracked to millions of views and a loyal following of over 300,000 fans. She quickly found herself traveling frequently to Nashville where she has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Huskins and Dolly Parton’s producer, Kent Wells.

Chris Young Celebrates Double Platinum Single “Famous Friends”

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“Drowning” notches platinum status as current single “At The End Of A Bar”
with Mitchell Tenpenny  is approaching Top 5 on the country radio charts

Multi-platinum, global entertainer Chris Young took some time to celebrate this week as his award-winning collaboration “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown scored Double Platinum status by the R.I.A.A.. Chris’s co-writers Corey Crowder and Cary Barlowe joined for the celebration, where Chris was also surprised with a platinum plaque for his “soul-shattering” (People) song “Drowning,” which was co-written by Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge. “Famous Friends” and “Drowning” can be found on Chris’s recently released Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition). Chris’s newest single, “At The End Of A Bar” with Mitchell Tenpenny, is approaching Top 5 on the country radio charts this week, adding to the celebration.

“Any day I get to celebrate big milestones with my co-writers and friends is a good day,” says Chris. “I’m really proud of how hard everyone has worked on this entire project and excited about playing all of the new music live and the rest of 2022.”

With more than 5 Billion streams across his catalog worldwide, which includes twelve No.1 singles to date, the RCA Records Nashville artist has earned an impressive 24 total career Multi-Platinum/Platinum/Gold certifications by the R.I.A.A..

The recognition comes following the summer release of his “most personal album to date” (Forbes), Chris Young’s Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition). In addition to the award-winning, multi-week No. 1 “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown and his top 5 and rising single and “booming duet” (Tennessean) “At The End of a Bar,” with Mitchell Tenpenny, the project features six new sides. New collaborations include “Music Note” with Jimmie Allen, an “excellent ode to musical heroes and chasing dreams” (Billboard) and “Everybody Needs A Song” with Old Dominion. Two new solo songs – “If I Knew What Was Good For Me” and “Like A Slow Song” — as well as acoustic versions of fan favorites “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Think of You” with Cassadee Pope round out the twenty sides on the new release, all produced or co-produced by Chris. Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition) is available now at https://CY.lnk.to/FFDLX.

BRELAND TEASES DEBUT ALBUM CROSS COUNTRY WITH “TOLD YOU I COULD DRINK” FEATURING LADY A

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Standout Collabs with Ingrid Andress, Mickey Guyton, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban

Bad Realm Records/Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville multi-talent BRELAND teases his highly anticipated debut album CROSS COUNTRY with today’s drop of the grooving breakup track “Told You I Could Drink” featuring Grammy award-winning trio Lady A. Co-written by BRELAND, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, and Zachary Manno, the must-hear song is available now across all digital and streaming platforms.

“Lady A is one of the groups that introduced me to Country music, so when I finally got in studio with Charles Kelley, I already had a Lady A collab in mind,” explains BRELAND. “The two of us performed ‘Told You I Could Drink’ at BRELAND & Friends at the Ryman in March, and the response we got from the audience was what convinced us to cut the song and put it on my album. I’m so excited for the world to hear what we made.”

“Anytime we have a chance to collaborate with BRELAND, you can be sure that we’ll be there,” Lady A’s Hillary Scott said. “When I first heard this song it immediately took me back to high school after a bad breakup, getting lost in an R&B groove.”

LISTEN TO “TOLD YOU I COULD DRINK” HERE NOW

Hinting at a collaboration, the Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist joined Lady A as their special guest to Hinting at a collaboration, the Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist joined Lady A as their special guest to perform their 9X PLATINUM “Need You Now” as part of ABC’s primetime special “CMA FEST.” Marking the PLATINUM riser’s debut on the main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, watch the clip that aired on Wednesday (8/3) here.

 

Last night, BRELAND first shared the track list for CROSS COUNTRY with fans on his socials. The 14-song project also features standout collaborations with Ingrid Andress, Mickey Guyton, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban. Living up to his moniker as the “pen point guard,” BRELAND’s pen name is on every song alongside an impressive list of some of the most in-demand songwriters including Ashley Gorley, HARDY, Sam Hunt, ERNEST, Ryan Hurd and more.

CODY JOHNSON SUPPORTING TEACHERS NATIONWIDE

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FIRST ARTIST TO PARTNER WITH GET YOUR TEACH ON
FOR THE NATIONAL #CLEARTHELIST CAMPAIGN

With a new school year starting soon, thousands of teachers across the country are working to prepare their classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. This typically means stocking up on school supplies, and in struggling school districts, teachers end up footing the bill and paying for these out of their own pockets. But this year, country superstar Cody Johnson and his COJO Nation are here to help.

Johnson’s current single, “Human,” serves to remind us of the common thread binding every person on this planet: our collective journey of learning what it means to be human. We’re all in this together and now more than ever, it’s crucial that we prioritize supporting one another and lifting each other up. That’s why the COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville recording artist is partnering with Get Your Teach On for the Clear the List campaign – a nationwide grassroots movement organized on social media to support teachers by purchasing items for their school supply lists. #CoJoClearTheList Invites everyone to support our teachers across the country and help them get all the supplies they need. CLICK HERE for more details.

“I am thrilled to share that we are partnering with Get Your Teach On to Clear the List as we approach a new school year,” Johnson shared. “My wife, Brandi, and I have personally encountered the profound impact that a school teacher has on the future of a child’s life. Please consider joining us in supporting these wonderful humans that give so much of their time, effort, and energy to the future by inspiring the children of the present. Our hope is to make preparation exciting for both teachers and students! And what is more encouraging than having community support, as well as the necessary tools and classroom supplies to kick off a new school year?! We’re giving back in honor of the educators that, quite literally, changed our lives.”

Johnson is also set to make two appearances on TODAY in the coming weeks, first performing “Human” for television viewers on August 17. On Labor Day, September 5, fans will also have a chance to tune in for a performance of his platinum selling, multi-week #1 song “’Til You Can’t.” Both songs are on Johnson’s sophomore major-label release, Human The Double Album, which debuted as a top country album the week of its release last fall.

Johnson is set to join Zac Brown Band on August 18 at Citi Field in New York while his own headline tour continues through December. His calendar year now includes 34 sold-out concerts and among them, his sold-out concert at FirstBank Amphitheater in Nashville.

PILLBOX PATTI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SUWANNEE”

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Listen to “Suwannee” HERE

Pillbox Patti is “breaking genre barriers” – Forbes

Earlier this summer Pillbox Patti introduced herself to the world with the release of “Good People” and “Young and Stupid.” On the heels of those tracks comes “Suwannee,” a country song that offers Pillbox Patti’s (Nicolette Hayford) unique perspective, and tell it like it is – the good, the bad, and the ugly – attitude. It’s a style Forbes called “hypnotic” and “poignant” while stating “It’s…honesty and authenticity that Hayford wants to share with listeners on her debut project.” Listen to “Suwannee” HERE.

Written by Hayford with Aaron Raitiere, Ashley McBryde, Park Chisolm, Benjy Davis, Connie Harrington and Joe Clemmons, and produced by Park Chisolm, “Suwannee” is an autobiographical song about Nicolette’s youth, growing up in Florida. She didn’t have a lot, but the hard times and spirit the of the state shaped her into who she is today. On “Suwannee” Pillbox Patti sings:

WAY DOWN UPON THE SUWANNEE RIVER
THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM
THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM
WHERE THE SUN SHINES FOREVER
IT’S DEEP IN MY BLOOD
YOU KNOW I GREW UP
BAREFOOT DRIVIN’ WITH SOME BUGS ON THE BUMPER
FREEBIRD FREE IN AN ENDLESS SUMMER
DOWN UPON THE SUWANNEE RIVER

THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM

Pillbox Patti is the evolution of celebrated Nashville songwriter Nicolette Hayford. She has penned hits like “One Night Standards” and “Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” for Ashely McBryde as well as songs for Lainey Wilson, William Michael Morgan and Chrissy Metz. In 2021 she was named MusicRow’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year and nominated for ACM and CMA Song Of The Year Awards.

After years of writing for other artists, Hayford is finally stepping into the spotlight as an artist. The ten-year town put her into a box, so she ventured off with her tribe of writers and what has emerged is Pillbox Patti, allowing Hayford to say anything and everything she wants. The fresh, authentic take on growing up in her Country is crystallized through the lens of a Florida native delivering her youth and adulthood in an honest, spirited, not always pretty, package.

These three songs offer a first taste of music from her upcoming project. More music from Pillbox Patti will be released later this year.

SINGER/SONGWRITER KAREN WALDRUP ANNOUNCES FIRST SINGLE OFF GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING PAUL WORLEY AND BIFF WATSON PRODUCED ALBUM

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“JUST AIN’T LOVE,” WRITTEN BY WALDRUP AND MARCUS HUMMON, SLATED FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 12

 Karen Waldrup is back with new music with a heavy hitter songwriter and Grammy-award winning producer in tow. “Just Ain’t Love,” the catchy upbeat tune with distinguishing saxophone tones, written by Waldrup and Marcus Hummon, is slated for released on August 12. The story song, co-produced by Grammy-award winning Paul Worley and Biff Watson, is sure to attract fans with its sticky ear worm melody and cowbell and it’s lyrics poking fun at improbable love.

“I couldn’t be more excited about releasing this single,” says Waldrup. “This is the album I’ve always dreamed of making and this song is such a great introduction to the rest of the album. I wrote it and it depicts what folks should expect on the rest of the album.”

Listen to a 30 second teaser of “Just Ain’t Love” here.

Pre-save here.

The seven song album, co-produced by Grammy-award winning producer Paul Worley and Biff Watson and completely funded by investors via the forward thinking music industry company Music Benefactors, is slated for release this September.

“Writing and creating this record has been the biggest blessing to my musical journey and I can’t wait for you to hear it,” adds Waldrup.

Pre-order the album here.

About Karen Waldrup
Country singer/songwriter and innovative entrepreneur Karen Waldrup has captivated audiences all over the world through her authenticity, charismatic live performances and her country soul music. Her Waldrup Worldwide fan base is 1,000,000 people strong and growing daily and her online videos have been viewed over 400 million times.

Waldrup has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, People Magazine, Netflix, The Hallmark Channel, Bravo TV, Facebook Artist of the Day, NASCAR ESPN Live, the NFL Experience Superbowl XLVII, CMT, Fox and hundreds of other outlets world-wide. She has scored 12 Nashville Industry Music Awards and won the 2019 Torch Award from the Keith Whitley Fingerprint on Country Music Awards

Waldrup’s debut album JUSTIFIED, produced by multi-award winner Garth Fundis (known for his work with Trisha Yearwood and Alabama, among others) and funded solely through fan participation via an Indiegogo campaign, debuted on four of Billboard’s Album Charts (Country Album Sales, Heatseekers, Heatseekers South Central and Independent Albums). “Sometimes He Does,” one of the songs featured on JUSTIFIED, was included in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 10 Country and Americana songs of the week immediately following its release. Music Row icon and historian Robert Oermann deemed the track a “Disc of The Day,” adding that Waldrup is a “real deal country singer.”

Throughout her career, Waldrup has played sold-out shows in such cities as London, Atlanta, Knoxville, Dallas and beyond. Waldrup currently hosts a weekly online series on Facebook page entitled “Waldrup Wednesday.” The videos air every Wednesday at 5PM CT and can be accessed on-demand anytime via Facebook and YouTube.

In Summer 2022, Waldrup is releasing music from her new album including a song written with WW2 D-Day Veteran, Jim Martin, a feature with Wendy Moten on “Nothing Is Impossible,” and produced by Grammy-award winning producer Paul Worley.

BRYAN ADAMS TO RELEASE SO HAPPY IT HURTS (SUPER DELUXE)

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2CD SET FEATURES LATEST STUDIO ALBUM PLUS RE-RECORDINGS OF CLASSIC HITS OUT OCTOBER 28

CLASSIC HITS ALSO AVAILABLE ON DOUBLE LP VIA BMG  [PRE-ORDER HERE]

On October 28th, acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams will release, So Happy It Hurts (Super Deluxe) – a 2CD set featuring his latest studio album. The package includes a second disc featuring 12 re-recorded classic hits paired with So Happy It Hurts. This is his fourth album release this year, the list of them is below:

– Classic (Parts 1&2) – a 2LP featuring 14 classic re-recordings and an exclusive etching. 

– Pretty Woman – The Musical featuring 16 songs

– So Happy It Hurts featuring 12 new songs

Pre-order all products HERE.

So Happy It Hurts (Super Deluxe) 2CD Tracklisting

Disc 1

1. So Happy It Hurts

2. Never Gonna Rain

3. You Lift Me Up

4. I’ve Been Looking For You

5. Always Have, Always Will

6. On The Road

7. Kick Ass

8. I Ain’t Worth Shit Without You

9. Let’s Do This

10. Just Like Me, Just Like You

11. Just About Gone

12. These Are The Moments That Make Up My Life

 

Disc 2

13. Summer of ‘69

14. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

15. Run To You

16. Heaven

17. Can’t Stop This Thing We Started

18. Cuts Like A Knife

19. Please Forgive Me

20. Straight From The Heart

21. When You’re Gone (ft. Melanie C)

22. Here I Am

23. Back To You

24. Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman

T. GRAHAM BROWN HOST OF ‘LIVE WIRE’ WELCOMES DARRYL WORLEY AS SPECIAL GUEST ON SIRIUSAM’S PRIME COUNTRY CHANNELL 58

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With continued airings throughout August, T. Graham Brown’s Live Wire features live cuts from artists
including Jo Dee Messina, Gary Morris, Billy Dean, Junior Brown, Darryl Worley, and Bob Seger

Country music hit-maker T. Graham Brown is back again this month to bring listeners extraordinary stories and live cuts from his close friends and industry heroes with new episodes of LIVE WIRE on Sirius XM’S Prime Country Channel 58 starting Wednesday, August 3 at 10/9c. August’s episodes are filled with cherished memories and unforgettable moments, some recorded live at SiriusXM’s Music City Theater in Nashville, Tennessee!

“Not only is the temperature scorching so is LIVE WIRE all throughout August,” shares Brown. “I will be spinning some of my favorite live cuts from some of country music’s hottest names on Prime Country Channel 58! It was a blast sitting down with my buddy, Darryl Worley as well for an interview you won’t want to miss. Join us for the fun and stay cool!”

August’s continued airings include live cuts from top country artists and bands including Jo Dee Messina, Gary Morris, Billy Dean, Junior Brown, and Bob Seger, along with an interview with hitmaker Darryl Worley. LIVE WIRE is also available on-demand worldwide with the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW with a standard SiriusXM subscription.

Additional airings in August include:
Wednesday, August 3 @ 10 pm ET
Thursday, August 4 @ 1 am and 3 pm ET
Sunday, August 7 @ 11 am ET
Tuesday, August 9 @ 12 am and 11 pm ET
Thursday, August 11 @ 3 am ET
Saturday, August 20 @ 2 pm ET
Sunday, August 21 @ 6 pm ET
Monday, August 22 @ 12 pm ET

How subscribers can listen:
SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on the go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa, or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.

SCOTTY McCREERY TEAMS UP WITH DR PEPPER

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“Damn Strait” Tops Billboard’s Country Chart for Third Straight Week

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery, who is currently at No.1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the third consecutive week with his hit song “Damn Strait,” has partnered with Dr Pepper to give fans the chance to win “The Flyaway Experience You Deserve.” The grand prize includes travel, meet and greet, and tickets to one of McCreery’s shows later this year. Fans can visit DrPepperMusic.com/Scotty-McCreery to sign up for a chance to win, get more information and learn more about McCreery.

“I’ve been drinking Dr Pepper ever since I was a kid playing baseball with my friends. That was always our drink after the games,” said McCreery. “Dr Pepper has always been one of my favorites.”

McCreery’s Dr Pepper promotion kicked off on Aug. 1, via social media and centers around the North Carolina native’s recent No.1 hit “You Time,” which the singer wrote with Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis. McCreery will also be featured as part of Dr Pepper’s in-store display marketing materials in major grocery chains throughout select markets including Albertsons, Food City, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, Walmart, Winn Dixie, and more throughout August.

“Damn Strait” is McCreery’s fifth consecutive No.1 hit, following “You Time,” “In Between,” “This is It,” and “Five More Minutes.” Upon the song’s release, Rolling Stone named it a “Pick of the Week” calling it “clever songwriting, delivered by one of the genres’ best King George disciples,” while Billboard praises, “Another ace is the clever track ‘Damn Strait,’ a rare outside cut on the project, penned by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, in which McCreery name checks several of King George’s greatest hits.” Taste of Country recently named it “one of the top 10 country songs of 2022 so far.”

Both “Damn Strait” and “You Time” are featured on his current album, Same Truck, produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis. Released in late 2021, the Garner, North Carolina native shifted his perspective to reflect on the last decade of his career and life with wife Gabi and dog Moose, with Tennessean sharing, “McCreery walks a sonic tightrope that leans into his country influences while not abandoning modern Music Row hitmaking,” while Sounds Like Nashville observes, “with 12 tracks in total, those songs ended up showing more maturity than ever, and exploring everything from the common bonds his fans share to the eternal flame of romance.”

McCreery and his wife Gabi recently announced in People that they are expecting their first child, a boy, to be born in early November.