January 13th, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – You’ve loved them as Carli and Julie Kennedy, but now Victoria B.C.’s sweethearts are making a new name for themselves as Twin Kennedy. And with a new name comes new music – their debut single “It’s a Love Thing” has already hit the country music airways, while Twin Kennedy is preparing to head across Canada on an intimate acoustic tour in advance of the release of their first LP later this spring.

It surely is a thing of love - from the earliest of ages, Twin Kennedy has held a passion for music as strong as their sisterly bond. As a duo, the two have graced some of the industry’s most highly regarded stages, most notably, Canadian Music Week 2014, Florida’s 2014 Listening Room Festival, Sunfest, Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Vancouver Island Exhibition, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, as well as the 2014 Live at Heart Festival in Sweden. With a lifetime of experience and two independent EPs as Carli and Julie Kennedy, these sisters are now making themselves known to the world of country music as Twin Kennedy with their debut LP, It’s a Love Thing.

“It really represents the reason that we play music and write songs. What makes us get up on the stage every night and perform – it’s a love thing. What is the main theme of our music – it’s a love thing. What keeps our family and friends close – it’s a love thing. What is the reason to wake up each morning and try to make the world a better place – it’s a love thing,” explains the duo.

Produced by multiple CCMA and JUNO award winning artist George Canyon and highly sought producer Graham Sharkey, the twins’ debut record delivers nine tracks of heartwarming honesty. Already claiming the #6 spot on the DMDS Most Active Indies list, the title track “It’s a Love Thing” will be available for fans to purchase on iTunes January 20th, 2015.

To celebrate their new name and new music, the sisters will embark on their very first tour as Twin Kennedy. The It’s a Love Thing Acoustic Tour is an 11-date tour that stretches from their home of British Columbia to Nova Scotia, in conjunction with their cross-Canada radio tour. Fans should be sure to keep their ears tuned into country radio to hear Twin Kennedy’s latest single and mark the tour dates (below) on their calendars to watch their sensational live performance. The dynamic between the sisters on stage is that like none other – it truly is a love thing.

www.twinkennedy.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 13, 2015)- Fifteen-year-old country music newcomer Allie Louise is set to make introductions with her first single “It’s Gettin’ Old”* from her debut self-titled album, ALLIE LOUISE (Sixth Beat Productions, Rochester Hills, MI)--anticipated for a Spring 2015 release. The single, written by Allie Louise alongside Doug Kahan, was produced by Kahan and seven-time Grammy award winner, John Jaszcz at Blackbird Studios in the Music City, Tennessee and is scheduled to impact radio January 22, 2015.

A high-energy, up-tempo, track, “It’s Gettin’ Old,” is the ideal first single release as an I.D. to Allie’s confident, carefree and honest character.  The storyline, written with her gal pals in mind, reveals mutual experiences and relationships with “a jerk” that becomes a habitual, unhealthy attraction. Packed with relatable lyrics, the song is a must-hear to empower young women to be confident, to trust intuition and to walk away from relationships untrue.

“I am very excited to introduce my music to radio and the country music audience,” noted Allie Louise.  “I feel like the combination of the high energy, sass and ‘women-stand-your-ground’ message is the perfect introduction to my music and the new album.  I’m excited to show folks what I’ve got!”

The corresponding music video “It’s Gettin’ Old” was directed by Robby Melling and produced by Sixth Beat Productions and The Greene Group Detroit.  Allie appears in a true-to-life depiction.  The video can be seen on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBhUs90PeNE.

Allie Louise is an artist, songwriter and musician from Rochester Hills, Mich., and the youngest of six children.  Walking in her siblings’ footsteps, she began playing piano at the young age of five, and soon after added guitar and vocals to her list of talents.  As evidenced by her performance on the new single, young Allie Louise has undeniable natural talent and vocal range and the ability to captivate her audience with the very first note.  She has been described as an “old soul with a little sass” and her influences include a long list of country music’s favorite women such as Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Leann Rimes and, most notably, Patsy Cline.

A performer in the studio and on stage, Allie Louise has opened for national recording artists Cole Swindell, Frankie Ballard, Austin Webb, Justin Moore, Josh Turner and David Shelby.  She performs regularly as an acoustic solo act at venues in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.  Allie has also been involved with various charity events supporting autism, downs syndrome, St. Jude and Relay for Life.  She will make personal introductions with music industry executives and radio at Country Radio Seminar in February.

“It’s Gettin’ Old” will be available via all major digital outlets (iTunes/Rhapsody/Amazon) on January 22, 2015. 
For more on Allie Louise, please visit: www.allielouiseofficial.com.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 13, 2015)--Etavine Music Group is pleased to introduce the debut single from its flagship artist Stephen Hunley. Hunley will release the self-penned track entitled “Elizabeth”* to AAA radio on January 20, 2015.  The true-to-life offering comes from Hunley’s newest CD,  the Other Side of Never (released in late 2014/produced by Burton Akers in the historic SoundShop Studios) and makes evident the artist’s talent for unconventional yet simplistic lyrical phrasing complemented by stylistic music composition.

The up-tempo, feel good melody showcases a dedicated and desperate storyline and a profession of “a one-of-a-kind love for a heart that’s on the run.”  The optimistic and persuasive vibe makes “Elizabeth” a hopeful “dancing in the rain” sing-a-long.

“The storyline is about that certain, potential someone who is heading in the opposite direction and a plea to turn around and give love a chance,” introduced Hunley.  “It’s also a non-fiction personal chapter about my romance with the love-of-my-life, my wife, Elizabeth.”

Simultaneously, Hunley will premiere the corresponding music video. Filmed in North Wilkesboro, NC, “Elizabeth” highlights the bittersweet recollection of a love affair and a quirky chase to relive and revive the love lost. The video (directed and produced by Brett Bortle/Weekend Warriors Productions) features the personal appearance of Stephen's newlywed bride, Elizabeth. 

The track (“Elizabeth”) and the album (the Other Side of Never) are available via all major digital outlets (iTunes/Rhapsody/Amazon). 
For more information on Stephen Hunley, visit stephenhunley.com.

(Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 13, 2014) – A-OK Entertainment/GMV Nashville recording artist Amber Hayes has released a lyric video for her feel-good track, “Running Out Of Memories.” The mid-tempo tune tells a reflective story of adventure and memories-in-the-making for the song’s leading lady and her beau. 

To view the lyric video for “Running Out Of Memories,” click here. 

Hayes noted of the track, “I had the hook ‘running out of memories’ in my head for awhile, and on the way to a recent songwriters' retreat I told the guys I'd like to write it while we were on the trip. We had a melody for it before we even got to the cabin, and it all came together pretty quickly. Memories - good and bad - we all have them; but hopefully this song will help the listener reflect on those great ones!”

The song is the title track from Hayes’ new 5-track EP, Running Out Of Memories, which is currently available via iTunes and other digital retailers. Released in November, Running Out Of Memories features three songs produced by Bobby Terry, as well as a remix of her previously released tune, “Me & Loretta,” and a new rendition of the classic “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which was featured in the family-film, Cowgirls ‘N Angels 2: Dakota’s Summer.

For more information about Amber, visit www.AmberHayesMusic.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  

SIRIUS XM'S THE HIGHWAY ADDS BREAKOUT SINGLE "WHEN I WOKE UP TODAY" TO ROTATION + 
                                                            2015 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Last night (Monday, January 12th), Wade Bowen made his national TV debut on Conan, adding another milestone to a remarkable list of accomplishments since the release of his self-titled album late last year.

Watch him perform "When I Woke Up Today" below.

The biggest independent release of his career, Bowen's self-titled album has, in many ways, surpassed the success of his last major label release, climbing to #2 on the iTunes country chart and already topping 1 million plays on Spotify.

In addition to the appearance on Conan, "When I Woke Up Today" has also been added to rotation on SiriusXM's The Highway, adding national momentum behind the single, which spent several weeks at #1 on the Texas Music Chart.

Bowen's new album marks a true breakthrough for his music, both artistically and professionally. "On all my earlier records, I think I felt like I had something to prove. On this album, I threw all of that out the window," he says. "I felt like I needed to hit the reset button. That's what this record feels like - the start of the next phase of my career. It was nice to make music for the right reasons and just to have fun with it. Hopefully people will enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it."

A household name in his native Texas, Bowen's renewed songwriting approach has resounded with a wide audience, earning him new fans around the country. Critics have taken notice, too. 

Highlighting a track from the album in NPR Music's "Songs We Love" feature, critic Ann Powers said, "Bowen's calm delivery is perfectly reflective, framed by gentle guitar lines in a sideways motion, like rain on a moving windshield." 

Billboard praised the album as "some of Bowen's most potent lyrical work to date." Rolling Stone called it "that rare personal project with universal appeal," while PopMatters recommended the album for "any fan of true country music from Bakersfield to Nashville."

Wade Bowen will continue to tour in support of the album throughout 2015. See below for a list of upcoming dates, with more TBA.

TOUR DATES:
1/15 - Cedar Park, TX @ Wild West
1/16 - Kingsville, TX @ JK Northway Coliseum
1/23 - San Angelo, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
1/24 - Lubbock, TX @ Wild West
1/30 - Tyler, TX @ Coaches and Cowboys
1/31 - Waco, TX @ Wild West
2/6 - College Station, TX @ Hurricane Harry's
2/13 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
2/14 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
2/19 - Wichita Falls, TX @ Denim and Diamons
2/21 - Stillwater, OK @ Tumbleweed Dancehall
2/27 - Navasota, TX @ Texas Birthday Bash
2/28 - Nacogdoches, TX @ Banita Creek
3/26 - Fort Worth, TX @ Billy Bob's
3/27 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Wormy Dog
3/28 - Abilene, TX @ Outlaws and Legends Fest
4/9 - Lubbock, TX @ Lubbock Lights (TTU Campus)
4/10 - Bossier City, LA @ The Stage at Silver Star
4/11 - Marshall, TX @ Davis Farm 
4/18 - San Antonio, TX @ Fiesta Oyster Bake
4/24 - Mesquite, TX @ Mesquite Real Texas Festival
4/25 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
5/23 - Sarepta, LA @ Muddy Bottoms ATV Park
6/26 - 6/28 - New York, NY @ FarmBorough 2015

NASHVILLE, TN— RED BOW RECORDS artist Chase Bryant is starting the New Year off with a bang. His debut single “Take It On Back” continues to climb the country radio charts while it was announced today that the celebrated newcomer will join superstar Tim McGraw’sShotgun Rider Tour 2015. 

“New Year, New Dreams come true. It’s beyond an honor to be on tour with Tim McGraw. I could never put into words the gratitude of what this means to me. Thank you country radio and country fans for all the love they’ve shown my first single and to Tim for allowing me to be part of this ride with you,” says Bryant.

Bryant, who spent 2014 captivating audiences on Brantley Gilbert’s Let It Ride Tour, was recently heralded as a hot ‘Artist to Watch in 2015’ by The Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Roughstock, Country Music Is Love and has been named a “Next Big Thing 2015” star byMusicRow Magazine.

Known for his vocally charged and guitar-wielding live performances, Bryant has already earned rave reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, Teen Vogue, American Songwriter, People Country, Country Weekly, Bustle, Las Vegas Sun, The Fresno Bee, The Sacramento Bee and the San Diego Union Tribune.

Bryant demonstrates his unique method of musicianship this weekend when he takes CMT Hot 20 shopping at one of his favorite Nashville guitar shops, 2nd Gear Music.  Bryant discusses his attraction to the guitar at age three AND how the left-handed star taught himself to play a right-handed guitar backwards. CMT Hot 20 premieres this Saturday, January 17th at 9 am ET/ 8 am CT.

“Take It On Back” appears on Bryant’s debut EP, which he co-produced alongside Derek George (Randy Houser). Bryant co-wrote each song on the EP, which also includes the emotionally charged fan favorites “Change Your Name,” “Jet Black Pontiac” and “Little Bit of You.”

Listen/ Purchase Chase Bryant’s debut EP here: http://smarturl.it/chasebryantEP

For a full list of upcoming tour dates visit: www.chasebryant.com/tour

(Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 12, 2015) – Online social network and country lifestyle portal Digital Rodeo announces special guest host, Deborah Allen, for the upcoming DRX Artist Showcase to be held January 20th at 6 p.m. on Nashville’s famous 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill stage. The live performance will be streamed and can be viewed at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/digitalrodeox-live.

The DRX monthly showcases highlight some of the platform’s most promising Country artists and will help to promote some of the website’s featured independent artists. The January DRX showcase will feature Brandon Alan, Ty Bates, James Carothers, Nate Green and Amanda Winter.

DRX showcases offer valuable opportunities for attendees to enjoy musical performances from up-and-coming acts while engaging and networking with others in the field. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for theJan. 20 showcase as well as future Monthly Showcase Series events.  For information on becoming a DRX Monthly Showcase Series sponsor, please contact John Pyne at [email protected] or Bev Moser at [email protected]

NASHVILLE, TN - (January 12, 2015) - Country songstress, Elizabeth Lyons, is excited to release the new music video for her single, "#PartyRules". The video, which was directed by Jon Chema and produced by Joel Hartz, is currently #1 on iTunes Country Music Videos chart and #6 on the iTunes Top Music Videos chart for all genres. 

The track, written by Lyons and Canadian-based Dan Swinimer, charted #55 on the MusicRow chart last week. The video shows Lyons and friends whisking off to a private location for a feel-good barn party where Lyons lays down the rules on what makes for a party to remember. "#PartyRules" reflects Lyons’ work hard-play hard motto in life. 

“Knowing my last music video charted #8 on iTunes, I really wanted to give my fans who have been so supportive this year something special & make the "#PartyRules" song come to life," Lyons said.

A recent graduate of Vanderbilt University, Lyons wanted the extras in the music video to include friends, fans, and students from Vanderbilt University and Belmont University.

"I asked friends around Nashville if we could borrow their coolers, empty kegs, bbq’s, ping pong tables, etc. I loaded all the props up in my car and drove to the shoot at Terian Equestrian Farms with my Mom, Aunt Elizabeth & Uncle Manny."

Paige Jeans, one of Elizabeth's favorite brands, supplied some of the clothing for the video.

“Jeep!” and “#PartyRules” are the anticipated follow-ups to Lyons' highly successful self-titled EP (all six songs co-written by Lyons), which was released in November 2012. Both songs have been received well by fans, which was shown by the two singles charting on iTunes right along with many label driven singles.

The debut EP charted at #42 on the National Country Album iTunes chart in less than 24 hours and remained in the top 200 for a week, and on December 6, 2012, the EP debuted as #10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers East North Central chart. Lyons has sold an impressive 75,000 downloads of her music online to date and has had over 8,000 streams on Sound Cloud, which is impressive for an indie artist!

Multi-talented, Lyons plays both piano and guitar during her performances and is currently gearing up for a full schedule of touring this spring and summer. Lyons has already had the honor of opening for many Country greats, including: Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Eli Young Band, Chase Rice, Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser and Phil Vassar.     

An amazing singer/songwriter and artist, Lyons has shown her smart entrepreneurial business side and knows how to effectively market her music and ultimately sell records. She is the full package: a true emerging leader in the music industry, who most importantly, loves her fans and knows how to connect with them. 

Get the video here

Nashville, TN – Jan. 12, 2015 –Coming off of an electric year with capacity crowds in amphitheaters across the country, PLATINUM selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announced his plans for the 2015 SOUNDS OF SUMMER TOUR today. The 40 city run will kick off June 5 in Raleigh, NC and continue through the summer with friends Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith stacking the lineup. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 26 for first cities as part of tour promoter Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com with additional ticket info for each market coming available in the weeks ahead at www.dierks.com.
 
"There have been tours in my career that I thought would be impossible to top, and the past 12 months certainly rank as some of the best and most fun nights of my life," said Bentley. "I expect 2015 to beat all of it. II've really loved having three other artists out there with us…just more fun on and off the stage and knowing that the fans are getting more music for their money is important to me. Kip, Maddie & Tae and Canaan are three of the hottest rising artists out there right now, and I feel fortunate to be spending the summer with them. If our first 'tour meeting' is any indication, they are up for anything, which is awesome. No one is going to have more fun this summer than us!"
 
Earlier this morning, Bentley invited his tourmates to a meeting in Nashville where they were challenged with plunging into the new year and new tour with him, and the challenge was accepted. 

Last year’s RISER TOUR found Bentley commanding the attention of media across the country, with critics calling his performances “captivating” with a “new depth” (The Plain Dealer) and affirming “crowds from coast to coast now know Bentley’s strengths as a headliner” (Indianapolis Star). Night after night, Bentley “rose to the occasion like a pro, as though headlining is what the man was born to do” (Arizona Republic).

First Announced Cities on the 2015 SOUNDS OF SUMMER TOUR:
Raleigh, NC
Cleveland, OH
Buffalo, NY*
Lansing, MI*
St. Louis, MO
Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Tampa, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Virginia Beach, VA
Washington, DC
Schaghticoke, NY*
Morristown, OH
Charlotte, NC
Birmingham, AL
Oshkosh, WI*
Twin Lakes, WI*
Ft. Wayne, IN*
Sweet Home, OR*
Merritt, BC, CA*
Quincy, WA*
Detroit Lakes, MN*
Prairie du Chien, WI*
Norfolk, NE
Denver, CO
Albuquerque, NM
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Fresno, CA
Mt. View, CA
Sacramento, CA
Corpus Christi, TX
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis, IN
*Openers may vary
 
Bentley's critically acclaimed and No. one selling album RISER has already produced back-to-back hits “I Hold On” and “Drunk On A Plane," making him one of only three country artists to earn two RIAA certified PLATINUM and No. one hits in 2014. Bentley has notched 12 chart-topping singles, over five million albums sold, countless CMA, ACM and CMT nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley recently received his 12th GRAMMY nod with “Country Album Of The Year” for RISER at the upcoming 57th Annual Awards airing in Feb. 2015. The Phoenix native will kick off the year as part of CBS Radio’s “The Night Before” the Super Bowl special airing from his hometown on Jan. 31. 

Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen do a successful acoustic tour together called Hold My Beer and Watch This. Now they are set to release a new studio album based on that tour, Hold My Beer, which will be available on April 6th. Currently available for pre-order in both digital and physical cd form via Bandcamp, the pre-order comes with a three song instant download. 

For more information & to pre-order, visit here.





Track Listing:
In The Next Life
I Had My Hopes Up High
'Til It Does
Good Luck With That
It's Been A Great Afternoon
I've Got Standards
El Dorado
Hangin Out In Bars
Lady Bug
Reasons To Quit