(Press Release) In 2007, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen -- both individually known for their successful touring and recording careers -- joined forces for a run of annual comedic acoustic dates they coined "Hold My Beer and Watch This." Now,  ten years later, the tradition continues with Part I of the duo's 2017 tour dates, including a run of shows in Texas, a special two-night residency at Red Rocks Amphitheater opening for fellow Texan Miranda Lambert, and an appearance at Braun Brothers Reunion.

A sample of the uncensored banter between the two cohorts can be heard on their 'Watch This: Live,' which was released in 2016 as a thank you for fans who have followed the hard-touring acts for the light-hearted tradition.

In addition to the live album, Rogers and Bowen released the critically acclaimed 'Hold My Beer: Vol. 1' in 2015, and the duo promises a 'Hold My Beer: Vol. 2' is slated for the future.

Additional 2017 dates will be announced in the coming weeks. For tickets and more information on "Hold My Beer and Watch This," visit  randyandwade.com.

Hold My Beer and Watch This Tour Dates, Part I:
June 14 / Midnight Rodeo / Amarillo, TX
June 15 / Dos Amigos / Odessa, TX
June 21 / Midnight Rodeo / San Angelo, TX
July 6 / Brewster Street Ice House / Corpus Christi, TX
July 12 / The Purple Goat / Stephenville, TX
July 26 / Hurricane Harry's / College Station, TX
Aug 8 / Red Rocks Amphitheater / Morrison, CO
Aug 9 / Red Rocks Amphitheater / Morrison, CO
Aug 12 / Braun Brother Reunion / Challis, ID

​(Press Release) New York, NY/Sydney, Australia– Country music entertainer Scotty McCreery   has heard his fans’ requests from around the world and this week he answers by bringing his music global, performing on television shows in two countries this week.
 
First, McCreery takes over the “FOX & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series” stage once again this Friday, June 2. The ACM, BMI and CMT Award-winning singer/songwriter will perform his new single “Five More Minutes” in addition to several of his biggest hits for both the national television audience and the live crowd watching the outdoor stage. “FOX & Friends” airs from 6:00-9:00 AM/ET on the FOX News Channel.
 
Then, halfway around the world on Saturday, June 3, CMC (Country Music Channel) in Australia will premiere “CMC Songs & Stories: Scotty McCreery” at 8:30 AM (Australia Eastern Standard Time). The show features McCreery and his guitarists Jeff Harper and Dylan Rosson performing acoustic versions of “Five More Minutes,” “See You Tonight,” “Feelin’ It,” “I Love You This Big,” and “Walk in the Country.”  It will re-air that day at 2 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM; on Sunday, June 4 at 8 AM and 7 PM; on Monday, June 5 at 10 AM and 3 PM; on Tuesday, June 6 at 8 PM; and on Thursday, June 8 at 8:30 AM and noon. The multi-Platinum-selling singer filmed the show when he was in Sydney back in February in between his concerts in Hawaii and New Zealand. CMC is owned and operated by Foxtel Networks.

On June 2nd,  Amy Black   returns with her latest full-length, Memphis.  Recorded in Memphis and produced by  Scott Bomar of The Bo-Keys, the album features members of the Hi Rhythm Section, Bo-Keys, and St. Paul & the Broken Bones, as well as players in the Memphis session musician community, on ten tracks consisting of three covers and seven originals including "Without You." 
Written by Black, "Without You" is a passionate, achingly honest ballad that blends Gospel, Soul, and Blues in a song about realizing - perhaps too late - that you need that one person in your life who completes you. Black's dynamically soulful voice conveys a genuine regret and sorrow, as well as a deep love and underlying sense of hope that maybe, eventually, things could be different.

"I spend my days sifting through memories/ I spend my nights dreaming of you/All my friends say I should be moving on/They mean when, but only I know the truth"

Amy had this to say about the song, which you can hear in its entirety HERE :
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"This is one of the first songs I penned for the Memphis project. I wrote it at my kitchen table in Nashville (a favorite spot). It’s about needing someone more than you thought you could and missing them like crazy when they are gone. As for the feel, I love gospel and classic country. I grew up singing in church and over the past few years have been listening to a lot of Mavis Staples. I'm naturally pulled toward a gospel-like, soulful approach to melody and feel. I’ve also sung my share of Loretta Lynn songs. I see this one as a hybrid of gospel, soul, country and blues. When I recorded in Memphis, Al Gamble from St. Paul and The Broken Bones was on organ and then doubled up on piano, which gave it that classic country vibe on top of the soulfulness. My dream? To hear Ms. Mavis sing it on her new album, of course!"

Forest City, IA.,  (June 1, 2017 Press Release)— The  2017 Tree Town Music Festival, selling out VIP and Rockin’ Range tickets, had over 20,000 in attendance this past Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28, 2017).  With thousands filing through the gates of the country music festival held in the rural town of  Forest City, IA., the weather played along nicely throughout the four days.  Held annually, the festival featured country music’s favorite a-list acts, as well as up-and-coming artists. 

With two stages and nightly performances, the four-day festival featured unforgettable live music moments from Bret Michaels, Thomas Rhett, Dwight Yoakum, Alan Jackson, Chris Young, Jason Aldean and more. 

Thousands of fans from across the midwest and beyond make the trip each Memorial Day Weekend to  Heritage Park   in  Forest City, Iowa, for the  Tree Town Music Festival. In 2018 the show is expected to supply even more jam-packed, star-studded performances. Four-Time Grammy winner  Keith Urban  is the first headlining act announced for the  2018 Tree Town Music Festival  (May 24-27, 2018.)  Concertgoers can expect more big names to be announced in the coming months.  Early bird pricing is now available at  www.treetownfestival.com. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release)– Grammy, ACM, CMA, and AMA award winning country artist,  Gretchen Wilson, has been chosen as NRA Country’s Featured Artist for June. As part of the promotion starting Monday, June 5, fans can  enter    for a chance to win an autographed copy of Wilson’s newest CD release and an NRA Country/Gretchen Wilson Merchandise Pack.

After an almost three-year pause to focus on raising her daughter, Wilson is back in the country scene with new single, “Rowdy,” followed by a new album release in mid-June and a nationwide summer tour.

Best known for her smash hit and first single, “Redneck Woman,” Wilson has produced three #1 albums and a New York Times Best Selling autobiography, “Redneck Woman: Stories from My Life.”

“I recently moved from a farm to a neighborhood, so my daughter could study theatre in high school- she’s incredibly talented.” Gretchen Wilson said. “I just love being outside. I mow the grass every few days just to have something to do outside! I’m sure I came up with some the song ideas for my new record in my backyard. I miss riding through the woods on four wheelers and having target practice out in the field, but we do pretty much anything for our kids, don’t we?”

As an NRA Country Featured Artist, Gretchen Wilson joins some of country music’s biggest acts including Hank Williams Jr., Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Frankie Ballard, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Eric Paslay, Craig Morgan, Chase Rice, The Swon Brothers, Jon Pardi, Montgomery Gentry, LOCASH and many more, in teaming up to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

In May of this year, Wilson was featured as a surprise guest for the Hank Williams Jr. concert at the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta.  Learn more and get NRA Country connected at  www.NRACountry.com. Fans can keep up with Gretchen Wilson on  Twitter  and  Facebook!