DENVER (July 2016 Press Release) – Award-winning folk-Americana artist Mary Beth Cross is experiencing unprecedented success, with her latest EP and a featured Paul Simon cover song hitting the Top 40 on five separate record charts. The Americana/bluegrass EP "Feels Like Home", which includes original songs and classics, continues to climb various charts compiled by Roots Music Report. The eight-song project, which was released in June, celebrates the importance of home in the lives of average, everyday Americans. Following are highlights of the artist's growing success.
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(Press Release) Following rave reviews from the Country/Folk/Americana media for her third album Whose Side Are You On? and live sessions with Bob Harris, Gaby Roslin & Baylen Leonard, Hannah White has released a new track from the LP. The uplifting "I See Sky" could be just what we need right now - an anthemic, communal folk-rock singalong powered by slide guitar, gospel vocals & Hannah’s urgent lyrics about hope and unity. The London-based singer-songwriter’s music draws from a rich well of life experiences as well as an eclectic range of genres. A single mother who’s battled her way to gaining a loyal following of fans whilst maintaining a wholly independent approach to her career, her music is influenced by country, blues, pop and soul but remains distinctly her own. With a voice that can switch from a sweet Nashville croon to a bluesy holler and production work from Roger Cotton (BB King/Paul McCartney) and Gerry Diver (Christy Moore/Tom Robinson), Hannah’s songs have been playlisted on BBC Radio 2, BBC London, BBC Kent, BBC Merseyside, BBC Introducing & Amazing Radio, and she has performed video sessions for Bob Harris and Balcony TV. She’s also wowed audiences at shows with Thea Gilmore and Ben Haenow, headlined at a sold-out Union Chapel in London, performed at major festivals and picked up press plaudits from Acoustic Magazine, R2 Magazine, Country Music People, Fatea Magazine, Blues Matters and many more. With stellar production input from Nigel Stonier (Martha Wainwright/Joan Baez) and her most personal collection of songs yet, Whose Side Are You On? is a defining statement from a talented and versatile songwriter and vocalist. With "I See Sky" forming a perfect introduction, Hannah’s honest, witty and emotionally raw songs are set to gain new fans wherever they are heard. Nashville, TN (July 22, 2016 Press Release) - Lone Star staple, Casey Donahew, has released four albums to critical and commercial acclaim and is now delivering his quintessential, ALL NIGHT PARTY, with renowned producer, Josh Leo, at the helm and Thirty Tigers distributing the new album on Donahew’s own Almost Country Records label. For those who are inpatient to wait for the August 19th release date, a special pre-sale is being offered. Those who pre-order ALL NIGHT PARTY beginning today (July 22nd), will get 5 instant grat tracks including Casey’s new single, “Kiss Me,” and the songs from his PRE-PARTY EP all at the discounted pre-sale price. Additionally, fans who started the party early with the PRE-PARTY EP will pay a reduced “complete my album” price for ALL NIGHT PARTY. To order click HERE. (Press Release) On September 9th, vulnerability and carnal desire go head-to-head on Elise Davis’ debut album The Token which will be released via Make The Kill Records / Thirty Tigers. Today, BULLETT Media premiered the video for the album's title track, the first song to be released from the album. Watch it here. "'The Token' is the title track from my record and the mission statement. It's details a metaphorical fork in the road. On one side, you have a more traditional path that is still very prominent in the south. On the other side, you have the modern perception of sexuality and womanhood," said Davis about the song. "The message is no matter which path you choose, there will be both good and bad. No one is perfect and everyone fucks up. And that's ok." The Token was produced by Sam Kassirer – keyboardist in Josh Ritter's band and an accomplished producer known for work with the likes of Ritter, Lake Street Dive, Erin McKeown, Langhorne Slim, and others. During the winter of 2015, Davis and Kassier decamped to his Great Northern Sound Society studio in rural Maine to record the album. The Roosevelts Join Green River Ordinance's Fall Tour; Premiere Video for "Belly of the Beast"7/22/2016 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Friday, July 22, 2016 Press Release) – The Roosevelts will be bringing their magnetic live show to audiences across the country as they provide direct support for Green River Ordinance’s Fall Tour. The duo, consisting of James Mason (vocals, guitar) and Jason Kloess (lead guitar), are giving concert-goers a preview of their electrifying set in their brand new black and white video for “Belly Of The Beast”. Though the boys now live in Nashville, the artsy video was filmed last month at their hometown show in Austin, TX at 3TEN ACL Live. “Belly of the Beast” is the second single off of their debut album, The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn, and the sultry tune will impact Triple A and Non-Comm Radio on Aug. 1. Keeping with the Austin theme, The Roosevelts will be making their official Austin City Limits Festival debut in October and they are more than thrilled to celebrate this victory in the city where their musical journey began. Click Here to View the “Good Life” Music Video, Premiered This Week by American Songwriter Heartland rock & rollers Andrew Leahey & The Homestead are happy to announce a fall tour with Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, as well as a return appearance at the Americana Festival in September. The news arrives as the band's first single “Little In Love,” makes an impressive debut on national radio, with 15 stations adding the song into rotation. This momentum supports the release of the band's debut, Skyline in Central Time, on August 5th via Thirty Tigers/Skyline Music. An album anticipated by fans and fellow artists alike, Leahey and team are excited to play Skyline's 11 songs live – especially with Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers this fall. DENVER (Press Release) - Award-winning musician, actor, author and longtime marijuana advocate Willie Nelson is thrilled to announce the launch of Willie's Reserve, a premium cannabis brand, which is anticipated to be available in select Washington and Colorado stores in July and August, respectively. To celebrate, Willie Nelson and Family will perform in concert on Saturday, July 23, at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington and Saturday, July 30, at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood, Colorado. For more information, visit axs.com. "I always knew that marijuana would be legalized," Nelson says. "I just never thought it would be in my lifetime." LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Press Release) — “If this record doesn’t sell a million copies, I quit the business," said producer T Bone Burnett while listening to a playback of Peter Case, the classic self-titled solo debut by the Nerves co-founder and leader of the Plimsouls, now in expanded 30th anniversary reissue edition with bonus tracks and available from Omnivore Recordings on September 16, 2016. Helmed by J. Henry (T Bone) Burnett and Mitchell Froom, Peter Case includes 11 originals and a cover of the Pogues’ “Pair of Brown Eyes” — recorded before their version was released, thanks to a tip from Elvis Costello — and features an all-star cast of guests from Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), Roger McGuinn (The Byrds) and Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney), to backing vocals by John Hiatt and Victoria Williams, string arrangement by the incomparable Van Dyke Parks and contributions by session giants Jim Keltner (drums), Jerry Moratta (drums) and Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley's bassist). Rising Country Artist and Banjo Picker Lockwood Barr Releases New Project "Signs Along the Road"7/20/2016 Award-winning banjo picker and country artist Lockwood Barr is celebrating the release of her new album Signs Along the Road, which is available now on iTunes. The project, which recently earned Lockwood Music Row Magazine’s DisCovery award from renowned music critic Robert K. Oermann, showcases not only the songstress’ vocal prowess, but also authentic songwriting style (Barr wrote or co-wrote all 10 songs on the album) and technical ability as an instrumentalist. “My musical influences range from Nickel Creek and Sheryl Crow to Stevie Nicks and Beethoven, so this record covers a lot of ground,” says the Vanderbilt University graduate. “These songs are packed with the stories and emotions of my life from the past few years. Nashville, Tenn. (July 20, 2016 Press Release) - This holiday season, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will return for a 2nd year of dinner shows atGaylord Opryland’s 33rd annual A Country Christmas. Known for major hits like "All The Gold in California," "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer To You)," "Broken Lady" and "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love," brothers Larry,Rudy and Steve will perform holiday classics and many of their career hits. "I'm really glad that the nice folks at Opryland have asked us to do our Christmas Show again this year at the fabulous Opryland Hotel," says Larry Gatlin. "Come see us! Merry Christmas in July!" |
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