 Courtesy: Webster PR NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August, 2016 Press Release) – Grammy-award winning country music artist Lee Greenwood is proud to become an Ambassador for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a non profit charity that provides support for America’s ill and injured veterans.
Greenwood, who was recently named one of Billboard's 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time, performed his most recognizable patriotic song, “God Bless the USA,” for 4,000 DAV members at the closing ceremonies of the DAV National Convention in Atlanta this week. The event marked the start of Greenwood’s official partnership with DAV.
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 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August, 2016 Press Release) – Leslie Cours Mather’s video for her latest single, “We Are America” debuted August 5th on the Heartland Network. Mather’s patriotic anthem is currently catching the attention of radio all over the country and will be serviced at all Fox affiliates through Fox NewsEdge.
 Nashville, TN – August, 2016 --- This morning indie sensation Cody Johnson woke up to the news that his album GOTTA BE ME was sitting at #1 on the iTunes Country Album Chart and #2 on the iTunes All Genre Album Chart. GOTTA BE ME is available in stores now and on iTunes here.
Johnson’s success is one more reminder of both the power of traditional country music, and the genuine thirst fans have for it. His explosive live shows have earned comparisons to Chris LeDoux and the on stage passion of Garth Brooks, and his voice has been deemed as instantly identifiable as that of country King George Strait. Couple his fiery on stage persona with the powerful delivery of well-lived lyrics in “Cowboy Life” and “Gotta Be Me” and you begin to see why Johnson stands out in today’s country landscape as unique and authentic - and why fans adore him for it. Elise Davis Shares "Finally" and "I Just Want Your Love" from 'The Token' out 9/9 via Thirty Tigers8/5/2016  Courtesy: Missing Piece Group 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.
The Token is now available for pre-order and includes immediate downloads of "Finally" and "I Just Want Your Love." This morning, American Songwriter premiered "I Just Want Your Love." “This song speaks to the issue I have with the opposite sex," said Davis about the song. "I know what I like, but in the end, I’m unsure of a commitment. When I played SXSW showcases this past year, the audience loved this song, and I stopped production of the vinyl to record it." PopMatters premiered "Finally," "the only lighthearted happy song on The Token,” says Davis. “It’s a rock song about feeling good, disconnecting from everything electronic, and present in the moment.”  Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter's sophomore album showcases newfound confidence and classic country songs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (Press Release) -- Kelsey Waldon caught critics and fans attention alike with her debut album in 2014, and is now set to release I've Got A Way on August 12. Recently receiving advance praise from NPR's Ann Powers, Waldon's new record is ready to continue her story with a chapter full of confidence for her place in the world, as well as what she's known for -- great songs. Today, Rolling Stone premiered the video for "All By Myself," which was filmed in her hometown of Monkey's Eyebrow, KY. Produced by Michael Rinne like her debut, Waldon's sophomore album isn't just a next step; it's a forward leap. Her message is loud and clear on original cuts like "All by Myself," "Don't Hurt the Ones (Who've Loved You the Most)," and "Life Moves Slow." She shines on arrangements of Vern and Rex Gosdin's "There Must Be a Someone" and Bill Monroe's "Traveling Down This Lonesome Road," as well as the classic country kiss-off cut, "You Can Have It."  "We went for dressing up a like civil war era couple for the album cover and we were inspired by the real photos of couples who would go and get their daguerreotypes made and back in the late 1800's. They would give you one shot, if you messed it up would have to wait a long time till the camera was ready for the next one. We also used the real historical daguerreotypes from the 1800s in our video. It's ironic that when we did the album cover photo shoot the shot we chose was the first shot of the whole session. We didn't need to do anymore. I guess we were inspired to do it old school. I even wore the corset pulled very tight, not to mention is was 100 degrees out and I had on three layers of skirts, a Long sleeve shirt and the corset. I almost passed out."--TAWNY ELLIS
A native of Savannah, GA and now living in Los Angeles, Tawny Ellis released the acclaimed EP, Ghosts of the Low Country, in 2015--her 6th recording and 2nd EP. "Before All This Trouble" is a single written by Ellis and her husband, long time collaborator Giovanni Loria. They filmed the video in February of 2016 in Boyle Heights, CA. Pre-release of the single is set for July 15th, 2016 and the official release date for the single is August 12th, 2016. Watch the video premiere for "Before Al This Trouble" here PRESALE LINK: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1132944537?ls=1&app=itunes STREAMING LINKL: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1132944537  Silverlake, CA – August, 2016 (Press Release) – Los Angeles based Americana rock act Levi Petree and The Radio Publica will release their debut full-length album It’s Country, featuring guest vocals by Liz Beebe of rootsy-folk sensation The Dustbowl Revival and produced by folk-pop Kinsey Ry founder Chad McKinsey. It’s Country will contain ten original songs, including lead single “The Rapture” - music video viewable here. It’s Country will be available in physical and digital formats on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.
Self-produced by Levi Petree and the Radio Publica, It’s Country was recorded over the period of a year at Exposition Studios in Culver City, CA. It’s Country acts as the band’s follow up to their debut 2014 EPRebel Music and is their most collaborative and diverse effort to date, featuring an impressive list of guest musicians and multiple engineers, including Chad McKinsey, Greg Thomas (owner of Exposition Studios) and Paul Broussard of Leap Studios in Lafayette, LA – Levi Petree’s hometown.  Tour Dates Include:
Tuesday, Sept. 6 City Winery New York, NY Saturday, Oct. 1 Club Helsinki Hudson Hudson, NY (with Amy Ray) (Press Release, New York, NY) An award-winning, singer/songwriter, author, and activist, Chely Wright's heroic personal and creative journey has inspired millions while inalterably changing the world of country music and beyond. Now, after more than five years away from the spotlight, Wright has announced the MRI/Sony release of her long anticipated new album.I AM THE RAIN will be available for pre-order beginning July 22nd before arriving in stores and online retailers everywhere on September 9th. I AM THE RAIN is preceded by the new track release, "What About Your Heart." A series of videos combining studio footage and artist commentary are currently in production and will be released track by track via Wright's official YouTube channel and all social media leading up to and after the album street date. Wright will also herald I AM THE RAIN with a US headline tour, to be announced soon. Wright's eighth studio album and first new musical release in more than half a decade, I AM THE RAIN was funded in large part by a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign - the #1 most funded country music Kickstarter project to date as well as the 11th most successful music campaign in the global benefit corporation's history.  Courtesy of the Artist The Whiskey Charmers is a Detroit-based Americana band led by Carrie Shepard and Lawrence Daversa. Last year the duo released their debut album which was nominated for a Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Americana Recording and they have been listed as one of the 15 best new bands in Detroit by the Detroit Metro Times.
Recently, the duo announced a Kickstarter campaign for their next project. The write on their Kickstarter page, "We have about 12 songs that we are hoping to record for our second album and we can't wait to share them with you. This time we are planning for a vinyl release as well and hope that this next project will Kickstart us even further to be able to do even more touring and reach as many people as possible with our music." The Whiskey Charmers are offering t-Shirts, buttons, stickers, and a lot of other fun rewards so head on over to their page and help them make a new record! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Whiskeycharmers Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whiskeycharmers  American Standard Time premiered the lead single "Grizzly Bear Billboard" saying "it has the perfect two-steppin’ backbone, suggesting a full dance-floor of sweeties in a low lit bar."
Seattle's 8-piece Country Lips began playing together seven years glorious years ago. Although often described as "Party Country," they take a lot of influence from older outlaw country acts such as George Jones, Johnny Paycheck, and the Louvin Brothers. Throw in some Bakersfield Country, a la Merle, Buck, and Yoacham, then The Beatles, then Norteno bands like Voz de Mando, and you have one rowdy good-time crew. Recent notable shows have included playing with Nikki Lane and Whitey Morgan outside of Austin last summer at the Manor, TX edition of Bandit Town during SXSW. They've opened for Blackberry Smoke at the Neptune, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at the Crocodile and Sturgill Simpson during his last tour in Seattle. When playing live, they have an absolute blast, with the friendly warning that "in one set you’re likely to see five different lead singers, swapping soloists, all manner of hoots and harmonies, and (at least) one spilled beer." |
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