SINGER-SONGWRITER PEYTAN PORTER MAKES EMPOWERED DEBUT WITH SINGLE “THERAPY”

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Coming into her own in Nashville’s writers rooms, 23-year-old rising singer-songwriter Peytan Porter quickly realized that, for her, the only songs worth writing and singing are songs with something to say. That stance is on full display in her debut single, “Therapy,” available now. Listen HERE.

“I’ve always been drawn to an empowered perspective that’s more rooted in self-awareness,” Porter shares. “That doesn’t leave much time for dwelling on the way people choose to treat me, and instead, makes me focus on what I can do to change my own situation.”

With resolve to put her well-being first, Porter’s purposeful track was written alongside Micah Carpenter, Jonathan Hutcherson and Mackenzie Carpenter, and produced by Greg Bates and Evan Cline. The wise-beyond-her-years songwriter signed her first deal as a joint venture with Jody Williams Songs and Warner Chappell Music in early 2021.

In “Therapy,” Porter finds relatable strength not through tearing anybody else down, but through building herself up, while her dynamic soprano communicates hurt and hope before a listener even begins to mull over her lyrics:

So I’m giving me some
Therapy
Taking back the time you took away from me
People always told me you were bad for me don’t be mad at me
While I take a little time to focus on my recovery
Do a little personal discovery
Of who I am now that you got a piece of me
Baby let me be
I gotta get through a little therapy

Growing up in small town Dawsonville, Georgia, Porter always believed her singing would take her somewhere else. It did. She moved to Nashville in 2016 to attend Lipscomb University but she never truly left Dawsonville behind. As the middle child in a family of three daughters, she mastered the art of balance. That balancing act has also applied to her sense of place: Porter has held on to her rural roots while chasing city aspirations. Busy co-writing, collaborating and recording, Porter is eager for more music lovers to finally hear her work. Fans can anticipate more new music from Porter in the coming months.

Alex Miller’s “That’s What Christmas Is For” Premieres On People.com

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New Holiday “Classic” Set For November 12 Release

American Idol alum Alex Miller’s latest single, “That’s What Christmas Is For,” premieres on People.com. The Kentucky native’s first holiday release for Billy Jam Records is sure to become a seasonal classic – offering a bright, brisk track highlighted by Miller’s warm baritone voice. Written by Nashville tunesmiths C. Aaron Wilburn and Jerry Salley, the record is available for pre-order now with a November 12 delivery.
Well, it’s Christmas Eve around the tree
Excitement in the air
Mama brought some apple pie for everyone to share
And that chocolate fudge sure is good I think I’ll have some more
Well, I might gain weight but pass the plate
That’s what Christmas is for (C. Aaron Wilburn/Jerry Salley)
                                                            
“I’ve been a sucker for catchy holiday tunes since I first watched the movie Elf,” Alex admits. “I really liked the feel of this one – and all the memories of past Christmases it called up for me.”
The rising star has a sleigh full of happy holiday recollections: While attending Paint Lick Elementary School in Lancaster, KY, Miller performed in several festive plays and musicals. “Mainly it was to get out of English, math and social studies,” Alex confesses. “But I actually learned quite a bit. I was in The Nutcracker for several years — once played a soldier and one year a tree. You can learn a lot about stage presence by playing a tree,” he adds with a laugh.
After a busy November and December on the road, Alex plans to spend this Christmas at his Dad’s house with his Grandparents and brother Parker.

BRETT ELDREDGE KICKS OFF FIRST WEEKEND OF THE ‘GOOD DAY TOUR’

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Photo Credit: Edgar Evan Moore

Award winning, Platinum selling Warner Music Nashville recording artist Brett Eldredge hit the road last week for the first weekend of the Good Day Tour, with special guest Morgan Evans. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour will travel across the U.S. through November, before heading overseas for the Good Day Europe Tour, beginning May 2, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland and wrapping up on May 16 in Amsterdam. The Good Day Tour setlist features songs from his critically acclaimed recent album, Sunday Drive, as well as fan favorites from previous albums including the No. 1 hits “Don’t Ya,” “Beat Of The Music,” “Wanna Be That Song,” “Love Someone” and more.

“I miss the human connection, the fan-to-fan connection, the people out there singing their hearts out who travel from all over the place to come together as a group, and be there with each other to smile, laugh and sing,” said Eldredge. “The Good Day Tour is going to bring a lot of joy to people and one of those especially being me, because I cannot wait. We’re gonna show the world what it feels like to be alive again, and I’m gonna kiss that stage when I walk on it every night because there’s nothing like it and I’ll never let it go. See you on the road!” Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com.
Eldredge also just announced that his brand-new holiday album, Mr. Christmas, is available to pre-order now (PRE-ORDER HERE) ahead of its October 22 release date. To celebrate, he’ll be hitting the road again this winter for the Glow LIVE tour, with stops in major cities across the country that include back-to-back nights in Nashville, Boston, Chicago and New York City.
GOOD DAY TOUR 2021 DATES:
Sept 23 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Sept 24 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
Sept 25 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
Sept 30 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center
Oct 1 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amphitheater
Oct 2 – Key West, FL – The Key West Amphitheater
Oct 14 – Wilmington, NC – Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Oct 15 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Oct 16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Oct 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Oct 22 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theater
Oct 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
Oct 28 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Broadmoor World Arena
Oct 29 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Oct 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Nov 4 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Nov 5 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
Nov 6 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino

BRITNEE KELLOGG OPENS UP TO PEOPLE ABOUT HER NEW SONG “HEY MAMA”

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Singer/Songwriter Shares Motherhood Playlist

Singer/Songwriter Britnee Kellogg is calling all mamas. Her musical tribute to motherhood is now available at digital retailers and streaming partners. Listen to “Hey Mama” here – https://ffm.to/qn7p0g and watch the lyric video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJPaNZc1fiU.

The song landed in the Top 5 on the iTunes All Genre chart upon release and continues to rack up enormous numbers on TikTok with nearly 12M impressions. “Hey Mama” was written by Kellogg alongside GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Michael Farren, and produced by Autumn McEntire and Jared Conrad. The hard-working mother-of-three spoke with People about the ups and downs of motherhood, postpartum depression and having “the coolest job on earth.” – https://people.com/country/britnee-kellogg-hey-mama-features-daughter-harlow/

“For a mom, sometimes it’s all about just getting through the day,” said Kellogg. “But our kids look up to us so much and they truly think that we’re incredible. We could be having the worst day of our lives, and there are our kids thinking that we are the best mom ever.”

And Kellogg finds strength through other women in country music who inspire her as she navigates her career as an artist as well as her full-time job as a mother. She named just a few of those incredible artists in her Motherhood Playlist with Sounds Like Nashville https://www.soundslikenashville.com/music/britnee-kellogg-shares-motherhood-playlist-in-honor-of-new-song-hey-mama/.

The response from other moms has been overwhelming for Kellogg who continues to give a voice to those who sometimes feel alone in their parenting journeys. She has a dedicated fanbase that grows daily filled with those who find their stories told through her “emotional and uplifting lyrics…paired with sweeping instrumentation” (Sounds Like Nashville).

And “Hey Mama” is truly a family affair as Kellogg’s youngest makes her recording debut. The Nash News notes, “The beautiful song also features Kellogg’s adorable three-year-old daughter, Harlow singing on one of the verses, so if you weren’t already tearing up, just wait until you hear her angelic voice.” – https://www.thenashnews.com/2021/09/17/britnee-kellogg-hey-mama-song-review/

Kellogg has previously shared the stage with some of country music’s biggest names including Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Kane Brown, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Martina McBride. She is currently on the road this summer and fall introducing her new music to fans.

And don’t forget to catch her performing “Hey Mama” and more live today (9/22) on the Morning Hangover’s Instagram as she takes over for #WCW – https://www.instagram.com/morninghangover/.

For more information and additional tour dates, visit BritneeKellogg.com.

MORGAN EVANS ANNOUNCES ‘COUNTRY AND THE COAST SIDE A’ EP

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DUE OCTOBER 29 AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

Releases Brand New Song “Country Outta My Girl” (LISTEN HERE)
Australian-born country phenom Morgan Evans delighted fans today by announcing his forthcoming EP, Country And The Coast Side A, set for release on October 29 (PRE-ORDER HERE). To celebrate, his brand-new song “Country Outta My Girl” is also available everywhere today (LISTEN HERE). Written by Morgan Evans, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps and Mark Holman and produced by Dan Huff, the track is featured on the new project alongside his current single, “Love Is Real” (LISTEN HERE), which has spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the AU Country Radio chart and is climbing the U.S. airplay charts now.
Evans is currently traveling across the country with Brett Eldredge for his Good Day 2021 Tour. Known for taking the stage solo, engaging the audience with instrumental mastery and a pedal loop, Evans is now joined by a full live band for the first time since he moved to America.
In addition to writing and releasing his own new music, Evans has been sharing his global perspective on country music and showcasing performers from all over the world as the host of Country Wide Radio on Apple Music. Named one of Country Radio Seminar’s elite 2020 New Faces of Country Music, the up-and-coming star has earned nearly 610 million global career streams to date. He topped the charts with his debut single “Kiss Somebody” and spent 25 weeks in the coveted No.1 spot in Australia with fan favorite track “Day Drunk.” Both hail from his critically lauded debut album Things That We Drink To, which took home the award for Best Country Album at the ARIA Music Awards in Australia.
The Country And The Coast Side A
1.    “Love Is Real”
2.    “Country Outta My Girl”
3.    “Beautiful Tonight”
4.    “American Dream Truck”
5.    “Sing Along Drink Along”
6.    “Love Is Real”

JORDAN ROWE ENLISTS HIS COUNTRY HEROES FOR “10-4” MUSIC VIDEO; AN EXPERIENCE THE SINGER WILL “NEVER FORGET”

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The new video features Rhett Akins, Eddie Montgomery and Tracy Lawrence behind-the-scenes as they record “10-4”

“Promising young talent” (Rolling Stone) Jordan Rowe releases an all-new music video for standout track “10-4” featuring Rhett Akins, Eddie Montgomery and Tracy Lawrence, available everywhere today. The new video goes behind-the-scenes of recording the “rip-roaring Nineties-inspired trucker song” (Rolling Stone) as the “country upstart” (CMT) joins forces with his musical heroes in the studio.

The star-studded song “10-4” was released as part of his debut album and was tapped as Rolling Stone’s ‘Pick of the Week’ with a “Nineties icon stamp,” landing Rowe on Spotify’s New Traditions: Country Heroes playlist and Apple Music’s Country Risers playlist, among others.

Edited by Emma Kate Golden and recorded by Golden and Marisa Taylor, the video follows along as Rowe and the esteemed legends go in the studio to record “10-4.” “In a type of torch-passing event” American Songwriter shares, “the country stars shared wisdom with the quickly emerging act, ensuring the sanctity of preceding generations of country musicians.” “To watch them be in their element, and think about ‘Paint Me A Birmingham’ or ‘Something To Be Proud Of,’ some of my favorite songs of all time. I kind of got to feel like I watched how those songs were made,” Rowe tells American Songwriter.

Since its Aug. 6 release, Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy has racked up over 2.3M streams and garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, CMT, American Songwriter, Country Now, Sounds Like Nashville and Taste of Country. This summer, the “gritted artist with a story to tell” (American Songwriter) has been performing throughout the Southeast alongside newcomer Reid Haughton and touring sensations Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi. This Fall, Rowe will hit the road with Dwight Yoakam and Jameson Rodgers.

In celebration of his debut album, Rowe will take over The Stage on Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. for his first full-band show. Industry and media are asked to RSVP here. For more information, visit jordanroweofficial.com or follow him on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube @jordanrowemusic.

 

About Jordan Rowe:
Jordan Rowe’s love for music and dream to become a successful Country artist began when he was just a kid in the small town of Adel in the heart of South Georgia.

His artistry has been described as “traditional as Alan Jackson, but as fresh, young, and fun as Jon Pardi.” He grew up listening to artists such as Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, and Luke Bryan— all of who have played a major role in how he has crafted his sound. Rowe studied agribusiness and music business at the University of Georgia. While attending college five hours from music city, he would travel back and forth on breaks and weekends to intern at River House Artists. He began to write with some of country music’s most recent hit songwriters such as Ray Fulcher, Thomas Archer, and Cole Taylor and has since made the move to Nashville in 2019.

Rowe’s debut album Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy dropped on Aug. 6 and includes features from some of Nashville’s hottest rising artists and Country legends. Produced by Derek Wells, the new record showcases Rowe’s ability to mix progressive production with modern twists while staying true to his traditional roots.

BELLAMY BROTHERS TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER, COVERS-ONLY ALBUM

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COVERS FROM THE BROTHERS ON OCT. 15

PRE-ORDER COVERS FROM THE BROTHERS HERE 

‘Covers From The Brothers’ Includes Lead Single “I Can Help” Feat. Dennis Quaid 

After releasing more than 50 albums over the past 40-plus years, the Bellamy Brothers are set to release their first-ever, covers-only album, Covers From The Brothers, on Oct. 15. Fans can pre-order the album now and instantly receive the Bellamys’ cover of Billy Swan’s smash-hit “I Can Help” featuring Dennis Quaid.

To pre-order Covers From The Brothers, click HERE, and to pre-save the album, click HERE.

No strangers to crossover success, the Bellamy Brothers transcend genres on Covers From The Brothers, which also includes everything from some of their favorites by Bob Dylan (“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”) and Stevie Wonder (“I Just Called to Say I Love You”) to the songs they performed countless times in their early bands like “Games People Play” (Joe South).

“I Can Help” featuring Dennis Quaid was released as the project’s lead single on July 9 along with a video to accompany the “rollicking track” (Taste of Country). The Bellamys filmed the video during their recording session with Quaid where they “got to witness a transformation that crossed a veteran actors’ creative process with his lifelong love of music (Wide Open Country).” People.com premiered the video, filmed by Derrek Kupish of dkupish productions, while the trio debuted their live version on the Grand Ole Opry.

The Bellamy Brothers were inspired to record an entire album of covers after a label in Switzerland asked them to cut a couple of covers for a duets project. Produced by the Bellamy Brothers and Randy Hiebert, the 12-song collection also includes the talents of Paul Franklin from Vince Gill’s band and Jenee Fleenor from Blake Shelton’s band. Covers From The Brothers follows the Bellamys’ 2020 Bucket List EP that included their collaboration with John Anderson, “No Country Music For Old Men,” which has amassed over 3 million views.

When the stay-at-home orders took effect in March of 2020, the Bellamy Brothers were on Blake Shelton’s Friends And Heroes Tour. They returned to their Florida homestead where their hit reality series, “Honky Tonk Ranch,” is filmed and stayed busy through a partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company Trulieve on their Old Hippie Stash flower product line. The Bellamys recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of that partnership and are back on the road performing to fans across the country and gearing up for their 2022 European tour.

To keep up with this on-the-move-duo, follow the Bellamy Brothers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and visit BellamyBrothers.com.

 

Jackson Melnick’s Abilene available today

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Produced by Christopher Henry (Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band) and featuring Jason Carter, Matt Combs, Alex Leach, Tuck Tucker, and Cory Walker

Colorado songwriter Jackson Melnick is pleased to announce the release of his album, Abilene. Available everywhere today, Abilene finds Melnick’s songwriting prowess matched perfectly with the musical talent of collaborators Jason Carter, Matt Combs, Alex Leach, Tuck Tucker, and Cory Walker. Christopher Henry from Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band helmed the band as producer. Although the arrangements draw on the traditional sound of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, among others, Abilene is at heart a songwriter’s record. Across these 10 tracks, Melnick combines his reverence for bluegrass with a lyrical point of view that is both mystical and topical.
Growing up in Crested Butte, Colorado, Melnick began meditating when he was 8 years old. Within a few years, he learned to play guitar and started busking—first singing John Denver and Steve Earle songs, then moving toward Dylan classics. Through most of his teenage years he hosted a weekly radio show on a local community station, too. But the most transformative moment may have been when he was 17 years old and saw a video of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on stage. “I was watching them, and I felt like I knew exactly what they were doing, and how they did it. It was a transmission, like, ‘I know how to do that,’” Melnick recalls. “It hit me like a stack of bricks. Then I went to my guitar and I wrote three songs. They just sort of poured out and that was the beginning for me.”
Spend some time with Abilene today on your preferred listening platform. More details here.

LUCAS HOGE ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS ALBUM 12.25

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Album Features Collaborations with Skip Ewing and Jamie O’Neal 

 Billboard No. 1 charting artist Lucas Hoge announces Christmas album 12.25, available for pre-order today. The album is produced by GRAMMY®-nominated Kent Wells (Dolly Parton) and features collaborations with ACM/CMA/TONY-nominated Skip Ewing and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jamie O’Neal. 12.25 features re-imagined classics as well as four original songs from Hoge.

“This is my favorite project to date, not only did I have the best time recording this with such a revered producer in the industry as Kent Wells, I got to have some good friends be a part of this as well,” shared Hoge. “Being able to have one of my musical inspirations, Skip Ewing, duet a song with me and have Jamie O’Neal’s tremendous vocals on “Let It Snow” was a dream. I hope everyone loves this record as much as I do and it becomes a staple to listen to every Christmas season.”

Hoge’s series on Sportsman Channel “GSM’s Hoge Wild” returned for a second season this August, airing Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. EST. “GSM’s Hoge Wild” follows the singer-songwriter on his epic adventures throughout the globe. Hoge, who is the creator and executive producer, shares his passion for wildlife conservation throughout the series, changing the narrative around the hunting lifestyle. The premiere season of the series documents Hoge as he performs overseas, hunts duck, elk, deer, fallow, redstag and hits the open waters in Puerto Vallarta, Cayman Islands and Catalina Island.​ Hoge enlists some familiar faces throughout the series, inviting along friends like Justin Moore and country duo The Swon Brothers for a hunt and hit songwriter Keesy Timmer on his first deer hunt.

“GSM’s Hoge Wild” is produced by Forge Entertainment Group and Fall West Collective. Partners for the series include Batteries Plus, Millkeeper Wine, GSM Outdoors, Stealth Cam, Muddy, Walkers, Houge Knives, Sherwood Scuba, OTS Ocean, Technology Systems, Akona Adventure Gear, Kanati Taxidermy and Captain Morgan and more.

Earlier this year, Hoge released a “playful, mischievous” (Taste of Country / Billy Dukes) video for his new single “Get Lost” which premiered exclusively on Taste of Country and was performed live by Hoge on TBN’s Huckabee the week of release. Additionally, the music video for “Get Lost” has garnered over 1 MILLION views on Facebook and YouTube.

THE CADILLAC THREE MAKE A BUZZ-WORTHY RETURN TO NASHVILLE

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10 Year Anniversary Tour Stops in Hometown with Ryman Auditorium Shows

Truly a product of their raising, THE CADILLAC THREE returned to their hometown of Nashville for a two-night stint at the Ryman Auditorium exuding the same fervor of their youth. Singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston, drummer Neil Mason and lap-steel guitarist Kelby Ray have been performing together since their high school days and officially celebrate a decade as TC3 with their 10th Anniversary Tour, which traverses the globe through December. Last night the always-amplified trio launched with signature “I’m Southern” as “Tennessee Mojo,” “Bury Me In My Boots,” American Slang,” “The Jam” and more followed. The palpable energy from their instinctive sonic tendencies and chart-topping songwriting rolled through a myriad of jams incorporating Country, Rock and Funk fusion.

“We’re grateful to be here with you all tonight in our hometown of Nashville, Tennessee! This past year has been hard on fans, families and independent venues so we’ve tried to help highlight these special rooms where so many memories – and for some of you, a few babies – are made,” joked Jaren. “It’s been a hell of ride with Neil and Kelby, but being back at the Ryman to play you all songs from over a decade of life is pretty badass!”

Last night’s (9/1) set kicked off with Hey Steve and Boy Named Banjo will heat up the crowd tonight (9/2). Also making a debut, TC3’s collaboration with Flytes Brewhouse on Country Buzz Beer. The honey amber ale, brewed with Cascade Hopes and honey (5.5% ABV) is available at Ryman concessions during TC3’s shows as well as the Pleasant View, TN brewhouse and select locations in Nashville and surrounding areas. More details on the brew here.

“I discovered Flytes on a motorcycle ride one day and quickly became a fan,” recounts Kelby. “Fast forward about a year and it turns out, owners John and Trish Nelson are actually fans of ours too so we all thought it would be pretty cool to create something. We all got together and created our own unique flavor! Country Buzz Beer is just like us – unexpected, refreshing and a little buzzed! If you’re a beer fan, you’ll love Country Buzz!”

TC3 has remained resolute in their creativity, releasing two albums in 2020 – February’s COUNTRY FUZZ and October’s surprise TABASCO & SWEET TEA – hosting COUNTRY FUZZ RADIO and serving the music community. “The Cadillac Three’s contribution to a year like no other can be measured in albums released, songs released (28), live-streamed shows recorded, donations collected, venues supported, mouths fed, and positive messages sent. Landing a spot on the revered list [ACM Awards], among their friends, collaborators, and peers, feels like a victory for the trio who has never stopped putting in the work,” observes AMERICAN SONGWRITER. With “Long After Last Call” Rolling Stone noted TC3 “Sound the Alarm for Clubs in Crisis” while their “Bridges” music video shoot teamed up with Music Venue Alliance Nashville.

Neil shares, “playing music together and figuring out life on the road is all we’ve known for most of our lives. Jaren, Kelby and I are hopeful and really happy to be back on the stage seeing familiar faces in the crowd and some new ones singing along. Stay safe everyone!”

As the last note of their GOLD-certified “The South” reverberated, it’s clear TC3’s musical roots run deep.

For tour dates and more, visit thecadillacthree.com.