12th No. 1 for Young Leads New Album Famous Friends out August 6

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Pre-order/Pre-save now at https://CY.lnk.to/FamousFriends

Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young and global entertainer Kane Brown have topped the Mediabase country radio chart this week with their hit song, “Famous Friends.” The feat marks Chris’s 12th career No.1 single and the 6th for his RCA Records Nashville labelmate, Kane.

On learning the news, Chris shared to socials: “Finding out you have the number one song in Country Music is such a crazy feeling. My career started with a #37 #52 #37 in that order. If you had asked me if I ever thought I’d be celebrating my 12th number one… just wow… no words. @kanebrown_music so proud to share this one with you brother! Thank you to anyone reading this, @coreycrowder @carybarlowe (my co-writers and CC is my coproducer) , and all of Country Radio for sending this one to the top!!! #FamousFriends  #numberone.”

Written by Chris with Cary Barlowe and Corey Crowder from a headline tour stop in Tampa in 2018, the autobiographical song mentions Rutherford County, where Chris grew up in Tennessee, and Kane’s hometown of Hamilton County along with Nashville’s Davidson County – a.k.a. Music City. In addition to the Mediabase No. 1 this week for “Famous Friends,” the song took home the trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards and is already a No. 1 smash on SiriusXM’s The Highway, Music Row’s CountryBreakout radio chart and a 3-week No. 1 on Canadian country radio.

An anthemic tribute to the names, faces, and legendary stories that make up each hometown, “Famous Friends” is Chris and Kane’s first collaboration since working together on Kane’s 2017 song “Setting the Night On Fire.” Additionally, the song reunites the former tour mates from Chris’s 2018 Losing Sleep Headlining Tour — which included a sold-out hometown show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena — and is a full-circle moment since Kane’s first live concert experience as a young Country fan was a Brad Paisley and Chris Young tour stop.

With nearly five billion career streams in addition to his twelve No. 1 singles, Chris is also getting ready to release his highly anticipated 8th studio album – Famous Friends – on August 6.  Led by the chart-topping title track with Kane Brown, the 14-song project features several more of Chris’s famous friends, including collaborations with Lauren Alaina and Mitchell Tenpenny, plus background vocals from Sarah Buxton and Hillary Lindsey. Chris Young’s upcoming Famous Friends album is available at https://CY.lnk.to/FamousFriends and starting this Friday, you can listen to new song “One Of Them Nights” when you pre-order/pre-save the record.

TRAVIS TRITT ADDED TO 2021 VOLUNTEER JAM: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO CHARLIE DANIELS

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The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels has added country legend Travis Tritt to its previously-announced star studded lineup. The big salute to the life and career of the late Country Music Hall of Fame member will take place Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. CT at Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and the Bridgestone Arena box office.

“I’m so thrilled to be a part of this year’s Volunteer Jam,” says Tritt. “For many years, Charlie Daniels was kind enough to personally invite and include me in the Volunteer Jam, and it was always a highlight. I’m sure that this year will also be very special as we pay tribute to the music and the legacy of Charlie Daniels and the CDB. I can’t wait!”

The night will also include performances by ALABAMA, The Marshall Tucker Band, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Larry Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Chris Young, Randy Travis, Lorrie Morgan, Exile, Michael W. Smith, Big & Rich, Anthony Castagna, CeCe Winans, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo’, The Outlaws, 38 Special, Junior Brown, The Allman Betts Band, Cedric Burnside, Jenny Tolman, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Travis Denning, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Rhett Akins, Scooter Brown Band, The SteelDrivers, Pure Prairie League and comedian Dusty Slay. Daniels’ longtime band The Charlie Daniels Band will also perform to honor its legendary frontman.

“The Volunteer Jam was very important to Charlie in many ways,” explains Daniels’ longtime manager and friend David Corlew. “Most of all, it’s a great opportunity to get together with other artists and musicians and play. In spirit, he will be with us. The CDB family is very thankful for Mike Smardak, Outback Presents, Tony Conway and the team for moving forward with this year’s Jam tribute. It will be an epic night for all.”

“It is an honor to be part of such an amazing project in our great city of Nashville, showcasing not only wonderful country music but more importantly, celebrating the lifelong vision of a man like Charlie Daniels,” adds Outback Presents Director of Production David Lower. “He was one of the largest personalities in country music and used his voice not only to bring country artists together but also to champion so many great humanitarian causes during his lifetime. Charlie especially loved the military and its selfless members who often are neglected and forgotten when they come back from their time serving. I look forward to being part of the great tradition of the Volunteer Jam this year and hopefully into the future.”

The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels is produced by Outback Presents in association with David Corlew and Associates and Conway Entertainment Group.

About Charlie Daniels
From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than the late Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor, and a true road warrior, Daniels parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has long populated radio with memorable hits and his signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Over the course of his career, Daniels received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Daniels helped to shine the spotlight on the many causes that were close to his heart. He was a staunch supporter of the military and gave his time and talent to numerous charitable organizations, including The Journey Home Project, that he founded in 2014 with his manager, David Corlew, to help veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Daniels passed away on July 6, 2020. He was 83.
For more information, visit charliedaniels.com.

BILLY RAY CYRUS AND FIREROSE UNLEASH “NEW DAY” AVAILABLE TODAY

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 As parts of the world re-open after more than a year under COVID-19 restrictions, entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus and emerging Australian artist FIREROSE deliver their new collaboration, “New Day,” available everywhere today just in time for the 4th of July holiday. To celebrate the launch, Cyrus appeared on CNN’s “New Day” morning broadcast and FIREROSE joined him on Australia’s “Today Show.”

Cyrus and FIREROSE co-wrote “New Day” virtually on Zoom, which is captured in a cinematic music video. Click HERE to watch.

“I learned a long time ago, persistence is to the quality of character of a human being, as carbon is to steel. FIREROSE is the very definition of persistence, combined with a tremendous amount of talent as a songsmith, vocalist and producer. Her persistence has paid off, she’s getting her chance. That’s all you can ever ask for in this business. She earned it. She never gave up. I admire that,” Cyrus shared.
FIREROSE shared her thoughts on the collaboration, “Cyrus always says ‘nothing is as powerful as a song whose time has come.’ That really sums up this moment for me. I always believed my purpose would be fulfilled through music. I’m so excited for the release of New Day and this timely song Cyrus and I wrote and recorded together.”

 

ABOUT FIREROSE:
Australian-born singer/songwriter FIREROSE has a fuse to captivate and transfix listeners with her distinctive, stylistic voice and stage presence. Most recently, FIREROSE co-wrote the mesmerizing “New Day” single with Billy Ray Cyrus. Throughout her career, FIREROSE has performed regularly at The Viper Room, The Rainbow Room as well as South by Southwest® (SXSW®), gaining a loyal following of passionate fans.
 FIREROSE moved from Sydney to Los Angeles when she was 19 and since then has gained respect and recognition for previous releases, including “Fragile Handling,” “Way Out” and “No Holding Fire.” FIREROSE is a storyteller, infusing her soulful vocals with unforgettable melodies and fiercely personal lyrics. Be sure to follow FIREROSE on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Spotify.

ABOUT BILLY RAY CYRUS:
Throughout his nearly three-decade career of Billboard chart success that put him in the same company as Carlos Santana and Louis Armstrong, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved global success as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and philanthropist. Most recently, he celebrated the highest RIAA® 14x Diamond-certified song in recorded music history with Lil Nas X on the worldwide smash, “Old Town Road (Remix ft. Billy Ray Cyrus).” When asked about his genre-bending approach to music, Cyrus recently shared, “My philosophy to making music is no limitations. No rules, no limits, no preconceived notions. Don’t try to think inside the box or outside the box, just think like there is no box.” The critically and commercially acclaimed superstar has established himself as a household name across multiple areas of the entertainment landscape, including music, television, theater and more. When one scopes out Cyrus’ trophy case, the awards are represented across all genres: GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV VMA Moonmen, Country Music Association Awards, American Music Awards and Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Juno Awards, among many other accolades. The Flatwoods, KY native exploded onto the music scene when his first album, Some Gave All, debuted on the all-genre Billboard album chart at No. 1 and stayed there for a record-breaking 17 weeks in 1992. The lead single, “Achy Breaky Heart,” became a phenomenon and went multi-platinum. After “Achy Breaky Heart,” Cyrus followed up with back-to-back hits “It Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Crying Anymore,” “Wher’m I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and the anthemic “Some Gave All.” Cyrus knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with his second No. 1 album, It Won’t Be The Last, featuring smash hits “In the Heart of a Woman,” “Words By Heart” and “Somebody New.” His success continued with dozens more singles that redefined country music. He also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in the series Doc and Still The King, as well as the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley. To keep up with Cyrus, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and visit billyraycyrus.com.

BRETT YOUNG JOINS PANDORA’S BILLIONAIRE CLUB

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Multi-PLATINUM entertainer Brett Young continues to celebrate his new collection WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS (BMLG Records) with a performance of “Not Yet” on The Talk on Monday, July 5 at 2:00PM ET/ 1:00PM PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Quickly climbing at Country radio and serving as the follow-up to seven consecutive No. 1s, Billboard raves, “Young is in peak vocal form here.” As he has “long found great success writing what he knows,” (PEOPLE) Brett and his wife Taylor recently invited Entertainment Tonight inside their home, sharing a behind-the-scenes look into his new musical chapter and their expanding family. In case you missed it, watch HERE.

Boasting nearly 270 Million streams since release, WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS continues to rack up accolades and “speaks to his current chapter of life, as a husband and father” (American Songwriter). Brett was recently surprised during tour rehearsals in Nashville with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque, an honor bestowed for surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform. Brett will also now be added to the recently launched Pandora Country Billionaires station.

As fans embrace Brett’s latest effort, critical acclaim steadily pours in as Billboard notes he has “quietly become a powerhouse in country music.”

“…he’s found a new level of authenticity and yet another way to let people in.” – Music Row

“Young writes through the lens of a family man and person he has become…” – Billboard

“In the end, Young found a way to both, offering some emotional variety while staying true to country’s three-chords-and-the-truth ethos. And as always, he’s done it like a blue-eyed soul star who commands one of the smoothest, most relaxed vocals in the business.” – Nashville Lifestyles

“That joy and excitement for life can be heard in his new collection of music” – E! News

“this peace paired with his current reality that can be heard within each cut of his new album, Weekends Look a Little Different These Days” – PEOPLE

“As the third studio album from Young, who has earned seven consecutive singles with songs like ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’ and ‘Here Tonight,’ Weekends Look A Little Different These Days begins a new journey, but it’s one that continues to establish him as the genuine artist he’s proven to be.” – Sounds Like Nashville

Brett has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. With an undeniable string of hits, he has cemented his status as Country’s master over matters of the heart and with two albums defined by a transcendent romantic spark. The star broadens his emotional scope with his new collection on WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS, which follows his GOLD-certified sophomore effort.  TICKET TO L.A. debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart while his PLATINUM self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks and contributed to 5.4 billion streams globally. He was named ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftsmanship” (Billboard) and has also garnered nominations from ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards. Racking up nonstop hits, Brett has cemented his status as “one of country’s most consistent radio stars” (Rolling Stone). For additional information, visit BrettYoungMusic.com.

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage To Headline Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman July 8 at 7:30pm

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Vincent’s New Album ‘Music Is What I See’ Available Now

Multi-award-winning bluegrass artist and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent along with her Grammy award-winning band, The Rage, is set to headline the world-famous Ryman Auditorium Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm as part of Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman. The “Queen of Bluegrass” is certain to delight the audience during this Nashville summer tradition with both classic crowd-pleasers and new tunes from her latest album, Music Is What I See. Their unmatched energy graces every stage they perform on through their timeless yet inventive bluegrass sounds.

To purchase tickets, visit HERE.

“Anytime I get to step on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium is a wonderful day,” shares Vincent. “This is hallowed ground and the sound that resonates with every note is magical. We will be playing songs from my new album Music Is What I See as well as fan favorites from the past. This will be an exciting evening and I hope you will join us!”

Vincent recently released her latest album Music Is What I See. Her high-spirited energy is clearly present through her soaring vocals, blend of new tunes, and fresh arrangements of classics such as the first-ever recorded bluegrass version of the classic, “Unchained Melody,” which she recently debuted live at the Grand Ole Opry. Leading up to the album release, Vincent was featured in People.com, Taste of Country, and Wide Open Country, where each outlet premiered a new single. Growing up performing in her family’s band, The Sally Mountain Show, music was not just something she loved, it was a way of life. This shows in every track, whether referring to “What Ain’t To Be Just Might Happen” written by Porter Wagoner or “Like I Could,” which was written by Jeannie Seely, Erin Enderlin, and Bobby Tomberlin, the Grand Ole Opry weaves throughout this entire project. With her brand new album and a growing tour schedule, “The Queen of Bluegrass” is back in full swing!

WANDA JACKSON GIVES HER ENCORE AUGUST 20

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Rockabilly Queen Enlists Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna for Final Project, Featuring Elle King and Angaleena Presley

1962’s “It Keeps Right On A Hurtin’” Teases Fans Today, But There’s Much More Ahead

The most core-shaking female to ever hit a stage returns with a vengeance! WANDA JACKSON, Rock & Roll, International Gospel and Rockabilly Hall of Famer, teams with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna to conceptualize ENCORE (out August 20 via Big Machine Records/Blackheart Records). ENCORE is rooted in the belief that the pure Rock & Roll that Wanda pioneered, has lived in Jett’s modern version of agency, independence and audacious self-expression that has been taboo for women in music. Jackson’s 32nd album is a final chapter amplifying a career that’s ignited others too, from the Cramps to Amy Winehouse, Adele to Jack White, who produced her 2009 critic’s favorite THE PARTY AIN’T OVER.

“Right around the time I retired from performing and what I thought was the end of my career, I found myself back to writing songs with some of the great writers in Nashville. The songs you hear are truly my life story. This is the first time I have ever inserted so much of my personal life into my music. You’ll get a picture of my early life and have a peak into the closeness that my late husband Wendell and I had in our life together. I’m happy to share this with all of you. Your constant love and support has seen me through the ups and downs of my 64-year career. I love you all and God bless you,” shared Jackson.

Marked by Jackson’s incandescent swagger and effervescence, ENCORE is an in-your-face sonic experience that walks listeners through the Rockabilly, Country and even Punk colors of one of music’s most thrilling vocalists. That growl in her voice and full-tilt femmepower in her songs, it’s no wonder throw down rocker/writers Elle King and Angaleena Presley join Jett to ramp up the bravado and the fun.

Recorded just before announcing her retirement, Jackson’s signature tease and straight up no-nonsense delivers a resounding thump on the choogling taunt “Big Baby.” She’s saucy and snarling on the jaunty “Can’t Keep A Good Girl Down” featuring Presley and Candi Carpenter and wide open on Jett’s garage grunge come on “You Drive Me Wild,” as well offering clear-eyed tenderness on the classic balladry on ENCORE’s closing “That’s What Love Is.”

“Real, authentic rock and roll is something you have to have inside. It can’t be taught, it can’t be faked. Wanda Jackson has it. Joan Jett has it. ENCORE has it. It is rare,” said Laguna.

The bodacious vocalist known for “Hot Dog! That Made Him Mad;” “Mean, Mean Man;” “Fujiyama Mama” and “Let’s Have A Party” writes half of ENCORE’s songs, with a coterie of writers including triple Grammy Awards winner Lori McKenna, ACM/CMA/Grammy nominees Will Hoge and Luke Laird, Presley, plus Bluegrass queen Sonia Leigh. Timeless, classic, forward-tilting, Jackson is still teaching the kids how it’s done.

To give fans a taste of the set, the vintage Country of Johnny Tillotson’s 1962 Rhythm & Blues smash “It Keeps Right On A Hurtin’,” arrives today, June 25. The sweeping stroll embodies the Hargus “Pig” Robbins Country that captivated jukeboxes throughout the ‘60s; most notably re-recorded by Elvis Presley on his 1969 FROM ELVIS IN MEMPHIS.

Whether the feral Funk “Treat Me Like A Lady” with its time changes – featuring both Jackson’s grit and soft as silk approaches – or the giddyup Rockabilly of “Two Shots” – matching her with King and Jett – the diminutive dark-haired vixen remains every bit as sultry and in charge as ever. Hearing women tell it not just like it is, but how it’s going to be, has defined Jackson. For seven decades she has made fringe sing, bodies swing and the mind do untold things.

Pre-order ENCORE: https://WandaJackson.lnk.to/EncorePR

Listen/Stream “It Keeps Right On A Hurtin’”: https://WandaJackson.lnk.to/IKROAHPR

NAOMI JUDD INDUCTED INTO WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

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The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted country music icon and GRAMMY® winning songwriter Naomi Judd during its first ceremony at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The event paid homage to women whose body of work represents the best of heritage and legacy of modern American music.

“It’s always gratifying when someone acknowledges your best efforts. I love expressing my deepest feelings as I did in writing ‘Love Can Build A Bridge.’ Not only was I being celebrated at this auspicious event in Washington, D.C., I was among other accomplished songwriters. It was fun to reconnect with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame. We met years ago. A good time was had by all!” Naomi Judd shared.

Judd joined other inaugural inductees, including Valerie Simpson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Roberta Flack, Tawatha Agee, Klymaxx, Deniece Williams, Jeri Keever “Bunny” Hull and Veryl Howard.

Recently, Judd acted and starred in Lifetime’s V.C. Andrews’ Ruby, a four-party movie series that followed Ruby Landry, who after being raised by her loving spiritual healer grandmother (Judd) in the Louisiana bayou, is ensnared in a world of dark family secrets and betrayal, upon discovering that she has another family living in New Orleans.

Naomi Judd is a six-time GRAMMY®, nine-time CMA and seven-time ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, author and public speaker, whose life and career continues to inspire dreamers today. Naomi and her daughter Wynonna brought a fresh acoustic sound to country music, with unmistakable harmonies as The Judds surrounding Wynonna’s powerful lead vocals. The Judds are often celebrated for a rarely-interrupted stretch of 14 No. 1 hits when every single of theirs released by RCA Nashville/Curb landed in the Billboard Top 10; and a career that defined what it means to be individualists in the music business. The Judds dominated touring with 20 Top 10 hits, have sold more than 20 million albums and blazed a trail for duos and women who have followed them. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo The Judds were discovered by RCA Nashville label head Joe Galante in 1983, after they landed a guest spot on WSM-TV’s Ralph Emery Show. The Judds made their Billboard country chart debut at the end of that year, with “Had a Dream (for the Heart),” and they were on their way to a history-making career. In 1991 when Naomi’s diagnosis of hepatitis C forced her to retire from the road, The Judds embarked on a historic farewell tour with Garth Brooks as an opening act. Naomi focused on her health, beating the disease and wrote several New York Times Best Sellers and became a popular motivational speaker and actress. To this day, their enduring legacy has inspired their peers, as well as established and aspiring artists. The Judds broke the mold for what it means to be an entertainment titan and remain one of the most successful acts in the history of the country music format. In 2022, The Judds will receive a star on the world’s most famous walkway, The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Billy Bob’s Texas Continues To Celebrate Their 40thAnniversary Featuring Some Of The Biggest Names In Music Such As Steve Earle & The Dukes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lady A, Neal McCoy, And More

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Anniversary Featuring Some Of The Biggest Names In Music Such As Steve Earle & The Dukes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lady A, Neal McCoy, And More

Billy Bob’s Texas has been a prominent venue located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District since they first opened their doors in 1981. Continuing to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Billy Bob’s continues to be a popular destination amongst tourists and locals alike, offering the hottest live music and biggest names in entertainment throughout the year. With almost 17 million visitors from around the world, Billy Bob’s is a must-see attraction in Fort Worth, Texas. The atmosphere of this distinctive venue is unmatched, allowing guests to embrace their inner cowboy or cowgirl with line dancing classes, live music, armadillo racing, and once again the return of their live bull riding experience.

Their Honky Tonk Kitchen’s new Executive Chef, Alex Walters serves up a wide variety of finger-licking authentic Texas Cuisine with options for every type of eater, ranging from burgers and BBQ, to Chicken Fried Steak and Ribeyes and a variety of vegetarian options. Billy Bob’s has it all.

With summer in full swing, Billy Bob’s Texas welcomes CMT 2021 Female Video of the Year winner Gabby Barrett (July 1), followed by Steve Earle & The Dukes (July 2). Kenny Wayne Shepherd (July 3) will take the stage and perform some of his classic hits including “Blue on Black” and Summerland Tour: Everclear, Living Colour, Hoobastank, and Wheatus (July 9) will entertain the crowd with a variety of live music. With his latest single, “Can Down,” Mike Ryan (July 10) will certainly delight, setting the stage for country trio Lady A (July 16 & 17) performing their greatest hits “Need You Now,” “What If I Never Get Over You,” “Downtown,” and more along with newcomer Jameson Rodgers kicking off the show. Jay Buchanan (July 16) and Seth James (July 23) will bring their funky tunes to the 81 Club while Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen (July 23 & 24) charm the main stage. Power-house vocalist Josh Weathers (July 30) will rock out with the audience as country singer Neal McCoy (July 31) closes out the month in classic Billy-Bob’s style.

Billy Bob’s Texas has released a book titled, “Billy Bob’s Texas: 40 Years at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk.” The book features everything from Billy Bob’s Texas and includes historical documents, vintage photography, and personal anecdotes. The Billy Bob’s Texas 40th Anniversary coffee table book takes a never-before-seen look into The World’s Largest Honky Tonk. The result is a collection that explores the rich history and larger-than-life stories of Billy Bob’s Texas. The book is available in-store or online, purchase yours HERE.

With such a wide variety of live music, delicious menu, fun activities, and friendly atmosphere, Billy Bob’s Texas is the place to be!

July Concert Lineup:
JUL 01 – Gabby Barrett (Ticket Info)
JUL 02 – Steve Earle & The Dukes (Ticket Info)
JUL 03 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Ticket Info)
JUL 09 – Summerland Tour: Everclear, Living Colour, Hoobastank and Wheatus (Ticket Info)
JUL 10 – Mike Ryan (Ticket Info)
JUL 16 – Lady A with Jameson Rodgers (Ticket Info)
JUL 16 – Jay Buchanan @ The 81 Club (Ticket Info)
JUL 17 – Lady A (Ticket Info)
JUL 23 – Seth James @ The 81 Club (Ticket Info)
JUL 23 – Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen (Ticket Info)
JUL 24 – Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen (Ticket Info)
JUL 30 – Josh Weathers (Ticket Info)
JUL 31 – Neal McCoy (Ticket Info)

Laine Hardy To Headline Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

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Tickets for all dates on sale to the general public July 1

Rising Country star and American Idol winner Laine Hardy is hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall, joined on select dates by Chris Bandi, Kylie Frey, Wyatt McCubbin, and Nick Walsh.  Tickets for the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.

“I can’t wait to head out on tour in the fall and play some brand new music for everyone,” says Laine.  “Really excited to be hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour.  It’s going to be a blast!”

Laine joins previous headlining alumni of the tastemaker concert series, including Lindsay Ell, Bones UK, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Mike Shinoda, Cole Swindell, Larkin Poe and many others. Since its inception in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour has grown into the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, showcasing the hottest breakthrough artists on groundbreaking nationwide tours.

To celebrate the news, Laine is releasing an acoustic version of his brand-new single, “Memorize You,” which fans can stream and/or download on all platforms starting tomorrow, June 25!  The feel-good summertime groove is written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett).  Watch the beachy official music video for “Memorize You,” which has racked up over 4 million views, HERE.

For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.

ABOUT LAINE HARDY: A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more.  Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 million and counting. Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.

On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett).  Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!

While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be.  There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings.   The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.

For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.

PHIL VASSAR ANNOUNCED AS A 2021 NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME NOMINEE

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Vassar Nominated Alongside Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Shania Twain in Songwriter/Artist Category 

 Multi-platinum selling Phil Vassar, whose career has garnered 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits including signature self-penned hits “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Carlene,” is a 2021 nominee for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nominated in the Songwriter/Artist category, Vassar has also written top-charting songs for artists Tim McGraw (“My Next Thirty Years,”” For a Little While”), Alan Jackson (“Right on the Money”), Jo Dee Messina (“Bye Bye,” “Alright”) and many more.

“It is such an honor to be a nominee for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. I am so humbled to be nominated as not only a songwriter, but also an artist alongside such great company,” shared Vassar.

Vassar is among four nominees in the Songwriter/Artists category alongside Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Shania Twain. Nominees in the Songwriters category which includes Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Mary Ann Kennedy, David Malloy, Frank J. Myers, and Tia Sillers.

All nominees experienced their first Top 20 song at least 20 years ago. Two songwriters and one songwriter/artist will be elected in these categories by their professional songwriter peers and members of the Hall of Fame. In addition, two more will be named to the Class of 2021. A separate body of veteran voters will elect a veteran songwriter and a veteran songwriter/artist, both of whom experienced their first Top 20 song at least 30 years ago. As part of that process, nominees in those categories are not announced.

The new group will be among those honored at the “50/51” Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Music City Center alongside the organization’s previously named Class of 2020: Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham.

“We were forced to postpone our 50th Anniversary celebration last year, so this will be our ‘50/51’ party—celebrating two years and two classes in a special double-sized event,” says NaSHOF Executive Director Mark Ford. “We congratulate all of this year’s nominees and look forward to next month, when we will announce those who will be inducted as members of the Class of 2021.”

ABOUT PHIL VASSAR
Phil Vassar’s reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including Carlene, Just Another Day in Paradise, Six-Pack Summer, When I Love You, and many more. Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career that has seen the release of nine albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. Vassar’s songwriting career blossomed in the mid-’90s when he landed a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), Alan Jackson (Right on the Money), Tim McGraw (My Next Thirty Years, For a Little While), Jo Dee Messina (Bye Bye, Alright), and Blackhawk (Postmarked Birmingham). He signed a record deal of his own with Arista in 1998 and was named ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999 and 2001. 2020 marked an important anniversary for Vassar, 20 years since his first No. 1 single, “Just Another Day in Paradise,” was released. To celebrate, Vassar released his long-awaited 10th studio album, Stripped Down. The album’s effortless production puts the songs front and center. It features songs written over the past 20 years but never-before recorded and new music, including “This is Where The End Starts”, co- written with daughter, Haley Vassar and Vassar’s take on “Postmarked Birmingham,” a hit he wrote for Blackhawk. Vassar will release a brand new project in 2021 featuring covers from artists that have inspired him throughout his career. Additionally the hitmaker will release a new podcast on the American Songwriter Podcast Network and season 3 of Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar on Circle.

For more information on Phil Vassar, visit PhilVassar.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.