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The newly formed duo, War Hippies, released their debut single, “Killin’ It” today! Made up of USMC and US Army combat veterans, Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, the musicians behind the song have seen tremendous success on their own before teaming up for this new project. Reis, a world-renowned violinist has spent years on the road with various artists playing violin, fiddle, piano, guitar and contributing vocals. Brown is the frontman for the Scooter Brown Band who has opened for legends like the Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Dwight Yoakam and more. “Killin’ It” evokes bittersweet feelings of living the dream on the road with sold-out shows but having no one to share it with. This new song is the first release of a much-anticipated upcoming project from the pair. Listen here: https://lnk.to/WHkillinitEm
Check out their in-studio acoustic performance here: https://youtu.be/
The duo already has a busy year ahead with tour dates of their own and joining Travis Tritt and Chris Janson on the Can’t Miss Tour in the Fall. To stay up to date with War Hippies, please visit warhippies.com.
War Hippies Tour Dates:
May 28 – Grand Junction, Colo. – Amphitheater at Las Colonias
June 5 – Des Plaines, Ill. – The Music of Randy Travis Tour
June 23 – Albany, Ga. – Albany Civic Center
July 23 – Grand Junction, Colo. – Harmony Acres 8th Annual Fundraiser
July 30 – Clarksburg, W.Va. – The Clarksburg Amphitheater
Sept. 7 – Midland, Texas – Wagner Noel PAC
Sept. 8 – El Paso, Texas – Abraham Chavez Theatre
The Can’t Miss Tour with Travis Tritt and Chris Janson Dates:
Oct. 7 – Huntington, W.Va. – Mountain Health Arena
Oct. 8 – Youngstown, Ohio – Coveli Centre
Oct. 9 – Allentown, Pa. – PPL Center
Oct. 13 – Jonesboro, Ark. – FNB Arena
Oct. 20 – Highland Heights, Ky. – Truist Arena
Oct. 22 – Corbin, Ky. – Corbin Arena
Oct. 23 – Charlotte, N.C. – Bojangles Coliseum
Oct. 27 – Clearwater, Fla. – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct. 28 – Estero, Fla. – Hertz Arena
Oct. 29 – Pompano Beach, Fla. – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Nov. 5 – Richmond, Va. – Altria Theatre
Nov. 11 – Tupelo, Miss. – Bancorp South Arena
Nov. 19 – Duluth, Ga. – Gas South Arena
About War Hippies
War Hippies is a brand new country duo and lifestyle brand from USMC and US Army combat veterans, Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis. Forming in 2022, each has enjoyed an extremely successful career of their own. Reis is a world-renowned violinist who has spent years on the road with various artists playing violin/fiddle, piano/keys, guitars and contributing vocals. His work over the years has included a wide range of artists, groups, television and film projects spanning the genres of Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel and Singer-Songwriter. Donnie’s achievements include 26 Billboard Top 10’s and 4 songs on the Billboard 200 chart. Scooter Brown formed the Scooter Brown Band over ten years ago and began playing mainly in and around Houston, Texas. They have since toured North America and opened for some of their biggest influences including the Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Dwight Yoakam, Lee Roy Parnell and the Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few. War Hippies has become known for their stellar live performance including tight harmonies and a wide-range of song selections. Expect great things in 2022.
Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young today released the expanded version of his “most personal album to date” (Forbes), Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition). In addition to the award-winning, multi-week No. 1 “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown and “At The End of a Bar,” his top 15 and rising single and “booming duet” (Tennessean) with Mitchell Tenpenny, the project features six new sides. New collaborations include “Music Note” with Jimmie Allen and “Everybody Needs A Song” with Old Dominion, which “pays homage to how the right song can offer up the perfect soundtrack for every moment” (Billboard). Two new solo songs 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.
Fans can catch Chris Young in concert this summer with upcoming shows in Council Bluffs, IA (June 11), Forest City, IA (June 12), Del Mar, CA (June 16), Norco, CA (June 17) Henderson, NV (June 18) and Santa Rosa, CA (June 19).
TRACK LISTING: CHRIS YOUNG – FAMOUS FRIENDS (DELUXE EDITION)
Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, has released the R3HAB Remix (featuring Blanco Brown) of his current Top 30 single, “Soul” – the #1 most added single at Country Radio upon impact is off Brice’s highly acclaimed album, Hey World. The uplifting and danceable R3HAB remix pairs Lee with multi-Platinum artist, Blanco Brown, making this iteration an infectious anthem just in time for summer!
LISTEN: “Soul” (R3HAB Remix) [feat. Blanco Brown]
Recently, Brice kicked-off his highly awaited headlining, Label Me Proud Tour. Brice will bring his “Soul” to 23 markets, performing for all the fans who have been clamoring for live music again the way only Brice can do it – by throwing one hell of a party! Supporting Brice out on the road this summer is his good friend and artist Michael Ray and recording artist Jackson Dean. For select dates, Tyler Farr and Tim Montana will also be making appearances during the Label Me Proud Tour
Tickets for the Label Me Proud Tour are available now here.
About Lee Brice:
When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, you’ll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter. Meanwhile, with over 3 billion on-demand streams, and over 3.6 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He recently reached #1 at Country Radio with “Memory I Don’t Mess With,” which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year “One of Them Girls,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, and “Rumor,” which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards. One of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Lee performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020. At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Lee took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” At the 56th ACM Awards, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Lee and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Lee’s latest album, Hey World, features new radio single “Soul.”
Country music singer/songwriter Shane Owens puts his southern charm on display with the release of his latest single “You Go Good.” Owens describes how some things just fit perfectly together, whether they’re a likely pair or not. Like how a “Sunday needs a sermon,” or as opposite as Hollywood and red clay Georgia, all he knows is “you go good with me.” Owens’ distinct voice shines on this sweet tune, delivering the perfect country love song. “You Go Good” was premiered by M Music & Musicians Magazine and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms now!
Listen/stream/buy HERE.
Visit HERE to view Owens’ premiere with M Music & Musicians Magazine.
“I’m so excited about the new single ‘You Go Good!’ shares Owens. “It’s one of the best songs we’ve ever recorded. Great uptempo summertime tune. I hope you all enjoy it and thanks to everyone for supporting it!” shares Owens.
Owens’ “You Go Good” made the top #3 most downloaded & top #3 most streamed tracks on Play MPE, demonstrating Shane’s unique ability to relate to every listener. His previous single, “Music Man continues to stand out as it has broken the top 40 spot on the Music Row CountryBreakout Radio Chart reaching #34. Known for being one of the few country artists who deliver modern-day sounds while honoring traditional country roots, Owens continues to pay homage to his heroes and stays true to his own style. From playing the world-famous Grand Ole Opry with his debut in 2017 and appearing in many CMA festivals throughout his career, Owens’ most recent single “You Go Good” is another reason that proves he is dominating the industry.
About Shane Owens:
Named by Rolling Stone Country as one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” and awarded 2018 Music Row Independent Artist of the Year, Shane Owens has been building a strong following for more than a decade. His powerful vocal range combined with the emotional lyrical content of his songs has made him a favorite of fans, critics, and fellow artists alike. After starting his career opening shows for dozens of major stars, the baritone performer attracted the attention of Nashville music executives, and he soon landed a record deal. However, with all the changes in the music industry at the time, his album was shelved and never released. Just like the ‘Never Give Up’ mantra of his lyrics, Owens picked himself up and moved on, thanks to famed producer James Stroud (Tim McGraw, Aaron Lewis, Clint Black), country music legend Randy Travis, who co-executive produced his first album, Where I’m Comin’ From, and AmeriMonte Records. Never one to sit still for long, Shane Owens is currently impacting at radio with his latest single “You Go Good.” For more information, visit shaneowenscountrymusic.com.
When Kenny Chesney got on the highway “with a head full of dreams and a heart full of songs,” he was carrying the torch for every kid just like him. Singing about life in the flyover, capturing the small moments, the real thrills, the revelations, he forged a bond with his audience – ultimately named the No Shoes Nation – Chesney became the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years every year for the last thirteen.
Onstage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium that love was more than apparent – with the audience singing extra choruses of “American Kids,” “Young” and “Anything But Mine.” With perfect weather, the audience helped lift Chesney to a new high in what has been a summer of pitch perfect shows; giving the audience back the innocence and beauty of a simpler world before touring stadiums became an impossible proposition.
Bringing out Old Dominion’s Matt Ramsey and Brad Tursi for “Save It For A Rainy Day,” it was a master class in maintaining one’s perspective on those days that try people’s reality. But the real emotional center came when Kelsea Ballerini, dressed in jeans, a red t-shirt and sparkle high tops, was introduced to sing their No. 1 hit “Half of My Hometown.”
Having grown up in the same part of Tennessee, Chesney told the audience, “I grew up in East Tennessee and she grew up in East Tennessee. We drove down some of the same roads together. We went to a lot of the same places to eat with our families. We listened to the same radio station, and listened to a lot of people tell us we couldn’t do certain things that have dreamed of all our life…”
For Ballerini, the Country Music Association Vocal Event and Video of the Year Award winner spoke to the realities one must transcend to get where she had dreamed of since she was a child. Though people don’t always understand or buy in, there is only love for where you come from. Partway through the second verse, she broke down sobbing – and as Chesney pulled her into a hug, the audience burst into applause.
Back on the road after three years unable to play stadiums, Chesney has found a new gear as an entertainer: bringing passion and recognition of how actual people live into a much more powerful truth. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” “Don’t Happen Twice,” “Pirate Flag” and “Beer In Mexico” offered an exuberance that rippled through the audience during the two-plus hour set.
“Being here in Nashville where so many dreams came true, seeing Kelsea on the verge of making the same kind of mark, it made me realize how strong this connection is. It’s not just fun or hooks or guitar riffs, it’s one massive heart that we all share,” Chesney said after the show. “To have that is the greatest gift, greatest reason for doing this – and tonight really hit me in the soul.”
The Academy of Country Music® announced today the recipients of the Special Awards for the 57th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™. Honorees will be celebrated during the 15th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS™, frequently described as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night,” during an unforgettable evening of live music and tributes. The event will take place Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. City National Bank is the presenting partner of the evening. Performers, host, and ticket on-sale information will be announced in the coming weeks.
“ACM Honors is truly a special and unique night as the entire Country Music community comes together to celebrate the achievements of artists, musicians, and industry executives that have made a positive impact on the industry during the prior year or over their careers,” said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. “Being the 15th anniversary of this event also makes it a night to remember some of the Academy’s pioneers who originally inspired these honors.”
Additionally, previously announced Songwriter of the Year winner HARDY, as well as Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be feted at ACM HONORS™. Examples of categories from Studio Recording and Industry Awards include Audio Engineer of the Year, Bass Player of the Year, Casino of the Year, Drummer of the Year, Electric Guitar Player of the Year, Fair/Rodeo of the Year, Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year, Producer of the Year, Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year, and Theater of the Year. For more information on ACM Industry Awards, visit here, and for more information on ACM Studio Recording Awards, visit here.
SESAC and ASCAP joined forces at The Local on Tuesday, May 24th to celebrate RECORDS Nashville artist Matt Stell’s (ASCAP) second consecutive #1 single, “Everywhere But On” with co-writers Paul Sikes (ASCAP) and Lance Miller (SESAC).
The song, produced by Stell and Ash Bowers, hit the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart on November 7, 2020. It follows his certified Platinum debut single, “Prayed For You,” which topped the charts in October 2019. Stell has amassed over half a billion streams across his catalog, and his latest single “Man Made” is impacting country radio now.
Shannan Hatch (SESAC), Mike Sistad (ASCAP), Michael Martin (Endurance Music Group), and Will Overton (Warner Chappell Music) all honored the group with brief remarks.
About ASCAP:
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP’s mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. ASCAP members write the world’s best-loved music and ASCAP has pioneered the efficient licensing of that music to hundreds of thousands of enterprises who use it to add value to their business – from bars, restaurants and retail, to radio, TV and cable, to Internet, mobile services and more. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. With more than 850,000 members representing more than 16 million copyrighted works, ASCAP is the worldwide leader in performance royalties, service and advocacy for songwriters and composers, and the only American performing rights organization (PRO) owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on Twitter and Instagram @