 (Nashville, Tenn. – January 19, 2018 Press Release) – Country music singer-songwriter,Sandra Lynn released a new EP, titled FIGHT, today on iTunes, Spotify,GooglePlay, and Amazon. The new release is Chapter One of a three-part series, to be released throughout 2018, and features four new tracks, including “Fight,” “Rest In Pieces,” the EP focus track “Somebody Kissed Me At A Bar,” and “From The Outside.”
FIGHT is a testament to how Lynn has grown as an artist as she reveals deeply felt emotions and puts them into the music. “These songs touch on the vulnerable and intimate details we ladies like to talk about behind closed doors with one another,” she says of FIGHT, which features contributions from hit songwriters such as Rachel Proctor, Shane Stevens, Matthew West, and Melissa Pierce, including her collaboration with Jake Scott (“From The Outside”). “The songs convey the push and pull in relationships, which take work; sometimes they work out and sometimes they don’t. I want listeners to feel that friction, but to also come away with a hopeful feeling that what’s meant to be will always work itself out. Fight for what you love, work for what you want, and don’t take relationships for granted.”
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Nina Simone's first recordings, 'Mood Indigo: The Complete Bethlehem Sessions,' coming Feb. 91/20/2018  2018 marks the 60th anniversary of these recordings made for Simone’s landmark debut album Little Girl Blue.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Press Release) -- Nina Simone was only 25 years old in 1958 when she entered Beltone Studios in midtown Manhattan for a one-day recording session for her debut album, Little Girl Blue,on Bethlehem Records. The 14 songs she recorded that day reveal just how well developed Simone’s sound — her powerhouse vocals, her classically-trained piano-playing, her inventive, genre-blind arrangements, and her dynamic personality — already was. Bethlehem, a small and financially faltering jazz label, picked 11 tracks for Little Girl Blue. This unheralded debut yielded Simone’s biggest hit, a cover of the Gershwins’ “Porgy (I Loves You, Porgy),” as well as her last one, “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” which charted in 1987 after being used in a TV commercial. By the time “Porgy (I Loves You, Porgy)” was moving up the charts, Simone had moved on to larger and financially stronger Colpix Records. Wanting to capitalize on Simone’s hit, Bethlehem made the most of their Simone material. On Nina Simone and Her Friends, they placed “Porgy’ and the three songs left off of Little Girl Lost (“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” “African Mailman,” and “For All We Know”) with songs by her label-mates Chris Connor and Carmen McRae. Between 1959-62, Bethlehem also put out six singles utilizing all of their Simone tracks. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of these recordings, BMG/Bethlehem now has compiled these singles together as Mood Indigo: The Complete Bethlehem Singles, due out on February 9, 2019.  (Austin, Texas Press Release) -- Nick Sterling, a singer-songwriter and Purple Heart Veteran based in Central Texas, is pleased to announce today's release of "Blood In The Water," the debut single from the EP, STAND YOUR GROUND which is scheduled for release on February 23, 2018. As the first single, "Blood In The Water" introduces Sterling's soulful vocals as well as his mission to raise money and tell the stories of soldiers and Veterans through music.
STAND YOUR GROUND, which was recorded at yellow DOG Studios with producer Dave Percefull, is part of a greater effort; making good on a promise to use his music to continue serving his country, Sterling is donating all of the proceeds from its sale to the Lone Survivor Foundation.  Listen to "Summertime Is Coming" HERE
Grace Basement, the acclaimed rock-and-roll side project of St. Louis folk musician, multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Buckley, will release their fourth full-length album, Mississippi Nights, in early 2018. While the band’s previous effort, Wheel Within a Wheel (2013), saw Buckley turning inward with an intimate folk-based sound, Mississippi Nights takes a more bombastic approach inspired by the performances of his longtime rhythm section, drummer Jill Aboussie and bassist Greg Lamb.  Courtesy: Mora May Agency
Americana, alt-country, gospel, polka....hell, good music is good music and this passionate pop number from Micky James is heaven to the ears....
Micky James delivers a rich dose of glam-pop on his luscious new single, "Give It To Me Straight," a track that instantly recalls legends such as Bowie, Jagger, and The Clash. Teaming up with Dirty Canvas's Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta (American Authors, Young Rising Sons) James’ debut single "Give It To Me Straight" bursts with a spontaneous energy via pulsating drum beats, driving bass lines, and an infectious chorus. James reveals, "They say some of your best work or the best songs you write appear from the sky and happen pretty instantaneous....well I feel 'Give It To Me Straight’ felt like one those songs”. Inspired by the authentic energy of 60’s and 70’s iconic rock band’s, James is successful in crafting a modern and fresh approach to a timeless genre, “I wanted to take pieces of nostalgia and give it a contemporary twist”, explains James. Check out the tune above and for more information visit: FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are New York’s premier roots rock n’ roll, rockabilly, rhythm & blues outfit. Today, Hope and her talented band share the video for "Callin' My Name," a swinging ode to the call of the road that features a performance from the band as well as video sharing life on tour.
Describing their sound, Hope explained to Rockabilly Online “I would say we are a new take on an old sound. It’s been described as ‘pan-americana’ which means we use many areas of early rock and roots music as a creative launchpad. Where it goes from there is anyone’s guess, because while we appreciate old music, we don’t want to write songs that have already been written.” The Ark-Tones are prepping to hit the road to support their second full-length album, Love You to Life. For tour dates and more information head HERE
January 19, 2018 (Partial Press Release) - Nashville-based Americana outfit Great Peacock has announced the Mar. 30 release of their new LP, Gran Pavo Real, which was recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium by industry stalwart Dexter Green and features My Morning Jacket’s Tom Blankenship. The band has shared the album's first single, "One Way Ticket," at No Depression, who say, "Nelson’s hypnotic vocals which tell the story of a free soul who’s reminiscing and finding his path."
Spitting stories of love, loss and pain, Nashville’s Great Peacock⎯⎯ comprised of lead singer and guitarist Andrew Nelson, guitarist Blount Floyd, drummer Nick Recio and bass player Frank Keith IV ⎯⎯ challenge the very notion of genre, dismantling tradition and blurring the lines between rock ‘n roll, conventional folk music and true Americana. As fixtures in the Southern festival circuit including Shakey Knees, they’ve shared stages with an abundance of equally-minded noise-makers, including Colter Wall, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Cage the Elephant, American Aquarium, Margo Price and Jonathan Tyler.  Spotify iTunes Amazon
(Press Release) The Swampers may not be household names, but if you have ever heard Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll,” Wilson Pickett’s “Mustang Sally” and countless other hits, you know the magic they created. The Swampers was the nickname of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section—Barry Beckett (keyboards), Roger Hawkins (drums), David Hood (bass), and Jimmy Johnson (guitar)—one of the most respected and sought after session groups from the late 1960s onward.  Courtesy: SRJam =SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK & CAMPGROUND, LIVE OAK, FLA. – The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla. is super excited to announce the signing of some of the best artists in country music who will entertain you at the 2018 Suwannee River Jam (SRJ) May 2-5! Those artists who will perform during the 27th Annual Suwannee River Jam are Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, LOCASH, Tyler Farr, Easton Corbin and Rodney Atkins with more to be announced soon.
Alan Jackson’s Honky Tonk Highway Tour coming to the Suwannee River Jam will find the country icon performing hits that have gained him legions of fans and songs that continue to draw new crowds as a younger generation discovers his music. Jackson’s repertoire stands the test of time; it has impacted a field of artists who cite Jackson as an influence. It’s these same songs – many written by Alan – that earned him his newfound place alongside country music’s greatest names and cemented his place in its history with membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Fans will hear the songs they love including his debut hit “Here in The Real World”…signature songs such as “Chattahoochee,” “Drive” and “Gone Country,” party anthems “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Good Time” and many, many more. Recently inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Alan Jackson’s membership among country music’s all-time greats is the latest in a long line of career-defining accolades that include three CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, more than 25 years of membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a 2016 Billboard ranking as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time, induction to theNashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years. The man from rural Newnan, GA has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide and ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time in all genres. He has released more than 60 singles – registering 50 Top Ten hits and 35 #1s.' LOCASH, a duo of Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, has performed at the SRJ for more than 10 years! LOCASH is revered as “one of Nashville’s hardest-working acts” (Rolling Stone) whose live show “has consistently been among the most energetic and entertaining in the country music genre” (Billboard). With two albums and eight charting singles to their credit, LOCASH broke out in 2015 with GOLD-certified hit, “I Love This Life," GOLD-certified #1 smash “I Know Somebody” taking them on their first trip to the top of the Country radio airplay charts – and 2017’s “Ring On Every Finger.” All three were part of their album, THE FIGHTERS, a Top 15 success. They also wrote Keith Urban’s #1 “You Gonna Fly” in 2011 and Tim McGraw’s PLATINUM-certified “Truck Yeah” in 2012. In 2017, they were nominated at the ACM Awards for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, the CMT Music Awards for Duo Video of the Year (“I Know Somebody”) and the CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year. Music Artist Gary Kyle Partners with Operation FINALLY HOME to Bring Veterans Home in Texas1/19/2018  Courtesy: RPR Media Nashville, TN (January 17, 2018 Press Release)-While Gary Kyle gears up for the spring release of his new EP “Rewind Blue,” the sequel to his 2017 acclaimed release “Rewind White,” the Houston singer/songwriter is taking this opportunity to partner with Operation FINALLY HOME, and use his 2018 tour to aid fundraising efforts for wounded, ill and injured men and women veterans in Texas. Select tour dates throughout the year will be designated events planned specifically for Operation FINALLY HOME and will be announced in advance on Gary’s website at www.garykylemusic.com
Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Operation FINALLY HOME was established in 2005 as a nonpartisan/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission is to provide homes and home modifications to America’s military Heroes and the widows of the fallen who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. They partner with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, remodelers, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these Heroes and families by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a place to call home. To date, Operation FINALLY HOME has over 240 custom-built, mortgage-free homes and home modifications that have been completed or in planning for America’s military heroes and the widows of the fallen. |
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