![]() Brandy Clark recently released her newest single, "Hungover," which can be heard getting spins on Sirius XM's The Highway. Brandy co-wrote the track with frequent collaborator Shane McAnally and Jessie Jo Dillon. She has said of the song “I think this song, of every song on the record, is the strongest and most hopeful. It’s triumphant in the sense that the person realizes, ‘I’ve done all these things while you were hungover, and I’ve finally come to the realization that I’m not doing them anymore. So you can stay hungover, but I’m going to be the thing that changes, because you’re not going to change.’ It’s empowering.” Purchase "Hungover" and 12 Stories at iTunes and all digital retailers (or find it at a record retailer). You can catch Brandy on select dates opening for Eric Church on The Outsiders World Tour. For more information on Brandy Clark visit her official website.
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![]() Left: George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away Tour Final Stop At AT&T Stadium Musician George Strait performs onstage at George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away Tour final stop at AT&T Stadium on June 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. Photo Credit: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for George Strait Three-Hour Concert Showcased an Impressive 40-Song Set List Including 20 of Strait’s Amassed 60 No. 1 Singles (Press Release) George Strait has set many records in his illustrious career: the most No. 1 singles of any artist in any genre, the only artist to chart a Top 10 hit every year for 30 years, and the most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music to name a few. Tonight, Strait notched another career accomplishment breaking an indoor concert attendance record for North America initially set by The Rolling Stones in 1981*. With 104,793 in attendance and the top names in country music joining him for the final ride of Quicken Loans Presents: The Cowboy Rides Away Tour, the reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year took fans on a three-hour journey of memories by way of 40 songs from throughout his storied career, including 20 of his massive 60 No. 1 hits. Strait appeared on the stage after a warm welcoming introduction from good friend Ray Benson of opening performers Asleep at the Wheel. The King of Country appeared to be in awe of the sheer magnitude of the crowd, and after waiting for the applause to subside following his opening song “Check Yes Or No,” he addressed the crowd with his trademark grin and echoing his expression said, “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here tonight, it’s been on my mind since we started this tour two years ago!” Shortly after--a mere two songs in--he welcomed his first of eight special guests for the evening to the stage signifying the commencement of a historical musical journey showcasing over thirty years of Strait classics. “In the 33 years since his auspicious 1981 debut album, Strait Country, the Frank Sinatra of country music has staunchly and elegantly reigned supreme over an ever-changing commercial landscape. While the country music industry struggled with its identity in an effort to increase its bottom line, Strait stayed the course. He made traditional country music without compromises and never fell out of favor with the fickle radio dial,” Dallas Morning News’ Mario Tarradell noted. Strait told People Magazine, “I knew it would be kind of emotional but I was still a little surprised to feel it that strongly. The first three or four shows in 2013 were the toughest, but every night it was in the back of my mind to take it all in, because I probably wouldn’t ever come back there again. It made me want to put on the best show we’ve ever done there. I hope we did that. I feel like we did." To add to the emotional charge filling the AT&T Stadium air was the retirement of Bruce Hardy who has also celebrated 30+ years in the industry as the general manager of Texas Stadium and the current home to the Dallas Cowboys and Strait’s tour farewell stage, AT&T Stadium. Hardy surely echoed Strait’s sentiment following the performance of “The Chair,” as the crowd roared and the superstar revealed, “That’s what I’m going to miss the most right there.” Amidst the hits, Strait paused for a very special moment and continued his tour tradition of presenting a home as part of the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) “Homes 4 Wounded Heroes” (H4WH). Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, a medal of honor recipient, and his wife Ashley were recognized as 51st recipients from the tour and received a million dollar home in the Dallas area. The 2013-2014 H4WH home presentations were made possible through Strait’s longtime friend, Lieutenant General Leroy Sisco, U.S. Army (Retired). The homes made available for the program are donated to MWSF through partnerships and, as unveiled at Strait’s first 2013 show in Lubbock, Texas, were awarded to at least one service member at every tour stop on The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. In addition to the homes, all of the recipient families from the tour stops also received groceries for a year from Walmart, a flat screen television, and an entire George Strait CD collection. In addition to the charitable contributions through H4WH, Strait also partnered with CID Entertainment to facilitate a charity auction at every 2013 and 2014 tour stop including front row Troubadour Package tickets, a meet-and-greet with Strait, and more. After the final 2014 tour stop in Dallas, the program has raised $1,325,619 for The Jenifer Strait Foundation ($239,302 in 2013 and $1,086,317 in 2014) with over 3,000 VIPs ticketholders hosted and 500 travel packages accommodated. June 7, 2014 Set List: “Check Yes or No” “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” “Lovebug” with Special Guest Vince Gill “Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” with Special Guest Vince Gill “River of Love” “Lead On” “Fool Hearted Memory” with Special Guest Jason Aldean “Nobody in His Right Mind Would Have Left Her” with Special Guest Jason Aldean “Arkansas Dave” “I Saw God Today” “Cowboys Like Us” with Special Guest Eric Church “Easy Come Easy Go” with Special Guest Eric Church “The King of Breaking Hearts” “Marina Del Rey” “Here For A Good Time” with Special Guest Sheryl Crow “When Did You Stop Loving Me” with Special Guest Sheryl Crow “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” “Drinkin’ Man” “Jackson” with Special Guest Martina McBride “Golden Ring” with Special Guest Martina McBride Military Warrior Support Foundation Home Giveaway “Give It Away” “I Got A Car” “A Showman’s Life” with Special Guest Faith Hill “Let’s Fall To Pieces Together” with Special Guest Faith Hill “I Believe” “Blame It On Mexico” “Amarillo By Morning” with Special Guest Alan Jackson “Murder On Music Row” with Special Guest Alan Jackson “The Chair” “Give It All We Got Tonight” “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” wit Special Guest Miranda Lambert “Run” with Special Guest Miranda Lambert “You Look So Good In Love” “I’ll Always Remember You” “Ocean Front Property” with Special Guest Kenny Chesney “The Fireman” with Special Guest Kenny Chesney “Troubadour” “Unwound” Encore (Strait was joined by all special guests): "All My Ex's Live In Texas" “Folsom Prison Blues” “The Cowboy Rides Away” For more information on MWSF, please visit www.militarywarriors.org. For more information on George Strait, please visit www.georgestrait.com *The Rolling Stones set the largest recorded indoor concert at The Louisiana Superdome in 1981 with a capacity of 87,500. ![]() Husband and wife Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis head to Joe's Pub in NYC this Sunday, June 8th, for one show in support of their recently released, and terrific, new album, Our Year. Willis has been a critically acclaimed roots singer since her debut two decades ago. Robison has made his mark as both a writer of hits for others, "Wrapped" (George Strait), and "Angry All The Time" (Tim McGraw & Faith Hill), and an artist in his own right who has released eight albums. "We've been playing together occasionally over the years," explains Willis. "And it's always been really special. So we just thought we'd like to try a real collaboration where we pull from each other's strengths and create a new entity apart from our separate ones." "It's been something that I've wanted to try for a couple of years," adds Robison. "At some point you decide: let's see what this is like if we don't keep it at arm's length." Bruce and Kelly will play Joe's Pub in NYC on June 8th. Doors 9/Show 930pm For tickets and information click here. For more information visit their official website. ![]() In this month's Texas Monthly, Rios of Mercedes Boot Company and PINTO RANCH sent out a congratulations to Reckless Kelly and Backstage Design Studio for their Long Night Moon Grammy Win for Best Recording Package, which they won back in February. From now until July 31st, all CD and Vinyl orders of Long Night Moon through the RK webstore will automatically be entered for a chance to win a handmade pair of Rios of Mercedes Boots. So if you don't own Long Night Moon, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy and if you already own it, get another or gift it to a pal! To purchase Long Night Moon and be entered to win visit here http://recklesskelly.com/ Alan Jackson Announces Year Long Celebration in Honor of 25th Anniversary in the Music Business6/6/2014 ![]() Alan Jackson held a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to announce a year-long celebration of his 25th year in the music business. Gerry House, Nashville radio personality and member of the Country DJ Hall of Fame, led the press conference and brought out the man of the hour to a standing ovation and thunderous applause. Jackson’s 25th anniversary celebration is a multi-faceted undertaking that will celebrate his countless – and ongoing – contributions to country music. With new music set to arrive in the coming months, plans for a special 25-city, 25th anniversary tour by Jackson is slated to begin in 2015. There will also be a special 25th anniversary collaboration between Jackson and the Country Music Hall of Fame. On Friday, August 29, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will unveil a new exhibit highlighting Alan Jackson’s 25-year career. Additionally, he will be the museum’s next Artist-in-Residence, delivering a unique series of intimate performances later this year. Jackson is the first artist to be the subject of a museum exhibit while serving as Artist-in-Residence. The new exhibit will give fans a personal look into Jackson’s career and personal life, showcasing such things as awards, instruments, clothes and personal mementos. The exhibit will include many never-before-seen treasures that are of special meaning to Jackson, all on display for the public to enjoy. Alan Jackson’s 25-year career has made him one of the most-recognizable faces in music. Since signing his record deal in June 1989, he has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide and ranks as one of the 10 best-selling country artists of all-time. Those albums have spawned more than 60 charted singles – more than 50 of them went on to become Top 10 hits and 35 of them climbed all the way to #1 (24 of them written or co-written by Jackson, an accomplishment that puts him on par with Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Merle Haggard among the select few artists to write and record that many of their own chart-topping songs). His music has earned him 18 ACM Awards, 16 CMA Awards, a pair of Grammys, induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, ASCAP’s Founders Award, and membership in the Grand Ole Opry. For more information visit here. ![]() Gord Bamford is a superstar in Canada and a highly pedigreed newcomer in the United States, but he's a father everywhere he goes. The U.S. releases of his dad-ready anthems "Little Guy" and "My Daughter's Father" are helping with his stateside introductions, as will three shows set for next month. With two shows in Colorado and one in Montana, Bamford aims to continue the south-of-the-border success that began earlier this year in Phoenix. His performance at the Country Thunder festival had the Phoenix New Times raving that he "put on one hell of a show." Released to U.S. country stations earlier this month in advance of Father's Day (June 15), "Little Guy" was written by Bamford just hours after the birth of his son Nash. His friend and mentor, accomplished Nashville writer Bryon Hill, penned "My Daughter's Father." Bamford's son is featured in the video for "Little Guy," while "My Daughter's Father" stars wife Kendra and daughters Paisley and Memphis. Gord Bamford is the seventh Canadian artist in history to score a No. 1 Country single in the BDS era. He also celebrated five awards from seven nominations at 2013's Canadian Country Music Awards, and he's a 16-time CCMA winner all-in. More at www.gordbamford.com Upcoming tour dates: June 21 Country Jam Grand Junction, Colorado June 24 PACE Theatre Parker, Colorado June 27 Headwaters Country Jam Three Rivers, Montana July 4 Cavendish Beach Music Festival Cavendish Beach, PEI July 6 Calgary Stampede Calgary, Alberta July 10 Common Ground Music Festival Lansing, Michigan July 11 Peace Fest Peace River, Alberta July 13 Craven Country Jamboree Craven, Saskatchewan July 27 Country Thunder Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Aug 3 Boots & Hearts Toronto, Ontario August 9 Rockin' River Music Festival Mission, British Columbia Aug 22 Music In The Fields Lucknow, Ontario Aug 24 Canadian National Exhibition Toronto, Ontario ![]() Grammy-nominated John Fullbright recently announced a show at Hill Country Live DC on June 16. The 26-year old recently released his second album, Songs, which has been getting rave reviews. American Songwriter said of the new record: Neil Young was 24 when he released 'After the Gold Rush.' Joni Mitchell recorded 'Blue' at 27. Years from now, after it stands the test of time, John Fullbright's 'Songs' could take its place in that very same pantheon of hallowed musical masterpieces. The Los Angeles Times has said: “The simplicity of the album’s title is a harbinger of what it contains — songs impressively and potently economical,… poetically astute lyrics and heart-rending musical feeling.” The arrangements on Songs are "stripped down to their core and free of ornamentation." Songs has a minimal rhythm section; Fullbright's guitar and piano take the focus with melodies that are memorable and lyrics that are honest. Fullbright was featured in both The New York Times and LA Times this week and is set to appear on NPR's Fresh Air and All Things Considered; with performances also upcoming at CBS This Morning and LA's Grammy Museum. John Fullbright will be at Hill Country Live DC on June 16th at 9pm. There is NO cover. For more information visit here. Watch "Happy" below. For more information visit John Fullbright's official website ![]() The annual Summer of Music Auction for Musicians On Call (MOC )will launch Tuesday 6/3, in conjunction with the Country Weekly Kick-Off Party, powered by NASH. Running through July, the auction features concert ticket packages, meet and greet experiences and personalized memorabilia from country music’s biggest stars including Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band and many more. The auction launches as Musicians On Call and Country Weekly gear up for the Country Weekly Kick-Off Party, featuring some of today’s hottest country stars - Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard and Chuck Wicks, who will take on hosting duties. Sponsored by Durango and Roper, this pre-celebration for the 2014 CMA Music Festival will take place at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge, with limited general admission tickets available for $30. All proceeds from the auction and the show will benefit Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. In the past eight years, Country Weekly has teamed up with the organization for multiple fundraisers to help support the charity’s mission. For more information on the auction and to purchase event tickets, visit www.musiciansoncall.org. ![]() While others are attending CMA Fest this week, music lovers in NYC get to experience shows by some real deal artists. We began the week on Sunday with Reckless Kelly, then saw The Damn Quails Monday and on Thursday, Dale Watson will play Hill Country BBQ in NYC. It's a late showtime, but it's sure to be worth it. Watch "I Lie When I Drink" from ACL below. June 5th at Hill Country Live Doors at 1030pm, with the show at 11pm, Tix $15-20 For more information visit here |
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