(Press Release) With hits including debut “Family Man,” cleverly written “Fish” and fan-favorite “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell will perform his critically-acclaimed new single,“Outskirts of Heaven,” on NBC’s TODAY July 19 at 10am. Making its television debut, “Outskirts of Heaven” (written by Campbell with Dave Turnbull) has received rave reviews from the media commending the song for its return to traditional country. Rolling Stone Country describes the single as “a ballad with a sweeping, Nineties-style twang” while Nash Country Dailynotes “‘Outskirts of Heaven’ represents real country at its finest and purest, with crying steel guitar and traditional storytelling at the core…If this isn’t a hit, then heaven help us.” And Taste of Country declares, “Songs like Craig Campbell’s ‘Outskirts of Heaven’ refocus a country genre that’s easily distracted.” Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio with producer Mickey Jack Cones working on his RED BOW Records’ debut album. Having shared the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann and Justin Moore, he is currently touring across the U.S. and will be playing major fairs and festivals throughout the summer.
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(Press Release) Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut solo album Didn't It Rain,Amy Helm is hitting the road for a North American tour that will make stops at the iconic Newport Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, and west coast cities such as Portland and Seattle. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone Country premiered a stunning live video for Helm's take on Sam Cooke's "Good News" and said "Didn't It Rain firmly establishes the younger helm as one of Americana's most impassioned, soul-stirring singers." Last summer, Amy Helm released her critically-acclaimed solo debut Didn't It Rain via Entertainment One Music. The album was embraced by the likes of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Relix, Rolling Stone and firmly established her as a solo artist. WILMINGTON, Ohio. (July 13, 2016 Press Release) – The Flight Deck Veterans Group and Cherrybend Pheasant Farm in partnership with R+L Carriers are proud to announce the 2016 Operation Cherrybend event on October 8th featuring platinum-selling country band, Lonestar, at The Murphy Theatre 50 W. Main Street. The annual event, founded by Nashville recording artist and Navy veteran Jared Ashley and Cherrybend’s Ellis Family, is meant to thank our nation's wounded veterans and spread awareness for veterans issues. Tickets: themurphytheatre.org or operationcherrybend.org. After an extremely successful 2015 event featuring John Michael Montgomery, the annual veterans hunt and concert is back and bigger than ever with event sponsors R+L Carriers. Amanda Shires Announces 2016 National Tour Dates In Support Of Upcoming Album - MY PIECE OF LAND7/13/2016 “Shires is now part of a sorority of artists, such as Neko Case and Cat Power, who transcend categories like country and Americana.” – Texas Monthly Nashville, TN - Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter/violinist Amanda Shires has announced 2016 tour dates in support of her upcoming album My Piece Of Land. The new album which will be released on September 16th, was recorded with award-winning producer Dave Cobb at his Low Country Sound studio. My Piece Of Land is the follow-up to Down Fell The Doves (2013) which garnered accolades from outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Texas Monthly, Huffington Post and The Los Angeles Times. Manhattan, K.S., (July 13, 2016 Press Release)--Basis Entertainment has announced American Idol Season 11 winner and multi-platinum seller Phillip Phillips to join previously announced three-time Grammy award winners Zac Brown Band and multi-platinum rock band Train for the Wildcat Kickoff Concert being held on September 10 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Phillips first rose to fame as the 11th season winner of American Idol, and has since released two albums: 2012’s “The World From the Side of the Moon” and 2014’s “Behind the Light.” Both records were a commercial success with folk pop hits like the 5x platinum smash “Home” and the critically acclaimed “Raging Fire.” The 25-year-old is currently at work on his third studio LP. The Wildcat Kickoff is the first concert held in the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in nearly 30 years and is the very first event to kick off the 2016 college football season. Tickets are on available now starting as low as $39. Superfans can experience this once-in-a-lifetime show by purchasing tickets in the Wildcat Den for $199. Visit www.wildcatkickoff.com for more information and to buy tickets. For additional updates, follow us on Twitter @Wildcatkickoff or on Facebook. Greenville, N.C. (July 13, 2016 Press Release)— Basis Entertainment has announced the full line-up for the inaugural Carolina Kickoff Concert taking place on August 20 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium inGreenville, NC. The unprecedented concert will precede East Carolina University’s football season opener and features North Carolina’s own, Eric Church, to headline the concert. Artists were selected in the spirit of Church’s American Roots Music & Arts Festival event held last year in Raleigh, NC. Joining Church is American rock ‘n roll icon Kid Rock, plus Americana-country singer-songwriter Margo Price, the diverse seven piece Little Rock, Arkansas based band, Amasa Hines, Western North Carolina native duo, The Harris Brothers, and country up-and-comer, David Ray. The Carolina Kickoff Concert will be Church’s only 2016 performance in his home state. Tickets are currently on sale starting as low as at $39. VIP Lounge tickets are available, as well as the exclusive Pirate Pit package for $199 that includes a special concert t-shirt and laminate keepsake, plus a private entrance with early bird admission, a private bar and 10% discount of the 2017 Pirate Pit ticket. To purchase tickets, or for more information visit www.eckickoff.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 13, 2016 Press Release) – Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." continues to strike a chord with fans and audiences nationwide as digital sales of the patriotic hit tops more than 1,000,000. “God Bless the U.S.A.” also re-entered Billboard’s Top 10 Country Digital Songs at No. 9 in the week ending July 7. Mike Dungan, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville, recently presented Greenwood with a Gold RIAA plaque for more than 500,000 sales of the single as well as a Platinum RIAA plaque for more than 1,000,000 of "God Bless the U.S.A." This month, The Next Waltz's featured artist is Kelly Willis who shares "Flower On The Vine" which was recorded and filmed at Bruce Robison's studio in Lockhart, TX. Describing the new song - her first original piece of solo music in more than a decade - Willis says, “It’s something to do with getting older… reflecting my perspective on aging. [My songs] are usually pretty personal. And few and far between.” And always wonderful. Listen and watch below. For more information visit here. FIRST TRACK “STILL DRIVIN’” RELEASED TODAY LISTEN HERE Nashville, TN (Press Release) - Co-founder of the acclaimed duo Sons Of Fathers, Paul Cauthen will release his long overdue solo debut My Gospel on October 14th via Lightning Rod Records. Throughout the 11 tracks, Cauthen delivers with a striking baritone that exudes a unique mix of vulnerability with swagger. His performances can resemble a church revival at one moment followed by timeless Western swing into a gut wrenching confessional ballad. One thingMy Gospel is not, is easily forgettable. My Gospel represents an artistic epiphany for Cauthen who hit a figurative rock bottom following his departure from his former group. The next three years proved to be pivotal as Cauthen returned to his hometown of Tyler, Texas and discovered his true voice. He recorded the album at a few legendary American studios (FAME, Modern Electric Recorders) over the course of those years and the result is eclectic yet timeless collection of songs that blend key elements of gospel, folk, country, rock and soul and a whole lot of passion. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 12, 2016 Press Release) – A new video series called “Great Country Moments” launched today featuring country music artists highlighting some of their most memorable career moments, as well as homemade recipes using Springer Mountain Farms® chicken. July’s episodes will feature T.G. Sheppard, Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely, Confederate Railroad, Deborah Allen and Johnny Lee. |
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