Rising country music singer and Pretty Little Liarsactress Lucy Hale will be spending Thanksgiving Day with more than 60 million of her closest friends when she performs her latest single, “Lie A Little Better,” from New York City during the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27 on NBC. The perennial holiday favorite draws 3 million people each year to line the streets for the Thanksgiving Day tradition.

Just days after taking part in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Hale will appear alongside fellow country singers Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Jennifer Nettles and many more to perform as part of “CMA Country Christmas,” airing December 1 on ABC. Hale, who made her “CMA Country Christmas” debut in 2013, sings the original song “Mistletoe.”

While Hale made her mark early on as an actress, best known for her role on the hit ABC Family drama "Pretty Little Liars," music was always her first love.  The Memphis born and bred singer’s debut album, Road Between, featuring “You Sound Good To Me” and “Lie A Little Better,” was released by DMG Nashville on June 3. In 2014 Lucy has earned the distinction of being named one of CMT’s “Next Women Of Country” and was invited to make her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. 

Learn the latest about Hale on Facebook and follow her on Twitter and Instagram 

Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard returns to the top with “Sunshine & Whiskey” taking the #1 spot on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay Charts this week. The infectious anthem marks the singer-guitarist’s second consecutive #1 smash and has sold well over 500,000 copies to date.
 
“I’m so grateful to be here at the top again! We’re still celebrating ‘Helluva Life’ and now we're back... I’m feeling VERY blessed! This is what you dream of and work for and I'm so grateful to Country Radio for playing my music and the fans for supporting me,” shares Ballard.

Ballard will celebrate with fans nationwide on his first headlining trek – LIGHT ‘EM UP Tour - as part of the exclusive Live Nation Ones To Watch tour with Skype. The run stops in 19-cities through December with upcoming shows in Houston, TX (11/19), New Orleans, LA (11/20), and San Antonio, TX (11/21).  

Ballard is basking in the success of “Sunshine & Whiskey” after making the move to Nashville in 2009 from Battle Creek, MI, to pursue music. Drawing on his working class values, he performed every chance he could and honed in his guitar and songwriting skills. He steadily built a loyal fan base and took the time to grow as an artist and an individual. All of these experiences culminated in the release of his current album, SUNSHINE & WHISKEY, which delivered his first #1, GOLD-certified smash “Helluva Life,” debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and was noted as “required listening” by ROLLING STONE. Produced by Marshall Altman (Marc Broussard), the album captures Ballard’s unique blend of blues-infused, country rock and his undeniable guitar prowess on every song. Previously opening for Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and longtime idol Bob Seger, the talented showman will amp it up even further next year on the Florida Georgia Line 2015 ANYTHING GOES Tour.




For more information check out FrankieBallard.com. 

Ballard’s SUNSHINE & WHISKEY is now available on iTunes.

Skytome recording artist and Country singer-songwriter Morgan Riley has been touring radio stations, sharing her new songs and charitable involvement.

“Morgan Riley is a very talented person and passionate in her career,” said Mike Kelly of Kissin 99.3. “You can tell it as she tells you her story from where she came from to where she is going. She is focused on her dream and her music proves it. If you haven't listened to her album yet what are you waiting for?”

Riley has been performing live, on-air renditions of some of her favorite songs off the new album,“Collage,” including “Katie,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “Don’t Ask Me” and of course radio hit “Rowdy Shoutin’ Cowboys.” 
She’s also opened up about her involvement with Bright Star International, a charity organization that connects celebrities with causes close to their hearts. For Riley, that cause is domestic violence.

Feeling the call to take a stand after the recent NFL and Ray Rice domestic violence scandal, Riley is doing all she can to educate the public and raise awareness in hopes of ending domestic violence everywhere.
Some of the radio stations that have been visited by the talented and down-to-earth star include Nash 96.5, Kissin 99.3, Dixie Country 106.7, WTHO 101.7 and Hit Kickin’ Country Z 94.5.

To learn more about Morgan Riley and her successful radio tour, visit 
Website: www.MorganRileyCountry.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MorganRileyCountry
Twitter: @MorganRcountry
Charity: www.brightstarinternational.org

They're getting the band back together for a Thanksgiving acoustic performance on StageIt and want you to come hang! Levi Lowrey and The Antique Roadshow will perform a special StageIt show on November 27th at 8pm EST. It is a 30 minute show and will cost you only 50 notes. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit here.

In her new single, "He Ain't You," country singer Joanna Mosca articulates both the passionate thrill and horrible ache of that all-too-common experience of falling for the bad boy, but the song's got a twist - and it'll boost the ego of every man who's ever won a girl just by being a good guy.

Impacting at radio now, "He Ain't You," written by Jim McCormick, Bill McDermott and Houston Davies, appears on Mosca's new EP, Have A Little Mercy. McCormick's credits include hits for country stars Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins and scores of others. Mosca met him through his old college pal, who happens to be her next-door neighbor in New York.

Have A Little Mercy, on Dolce Diva Music, was produced by Rich Redmond, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy and David Fanning, known collectively as New Voice Entertainment. Those first three, also members of Aldean's band, play on the EP, which reinforces what fans of Mosca's earlier releases have known for some time.  This sassy lady may live in New York, but she's got the soul of a country singer - with enough pop shine and rock edge to engage music-lovers of many persuasions.

Earlier this year, Digital Journal placed Mosca on its "Top 10 Female Country Singers to Watch in 2014" list, and Examiner.com's Nashville Country Music Examiner columnist named Mosca among the "Top 5 Female Country Newcomers" of 2014. Similar accolades came for Let It All Begin,including recognition on CMA Close Up magazine's 2012 "Who New to Watch" list and a showcase spot at the 2013 CMA Music Festival. Mosca also has opened for LeAnn Rimes, Martin Sexton and other well-known artists.

Whether singing her own tunes or giving voice to others' words, Mosca simply loves making music. "It's really about the best song," she says. "If I can relate to the song and think I can sing it and do it justice, that's all I need."

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On March 19-22, 2015, the 19th annual Suwannee Springfest kicks off the spring festival season at The Spirit Of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. A gem of a festival with beautiful early spring weather in a stunning natural setting, Suwannee Springfest is excited to announce a stand-out initial lineup with the Wood Brothers, Shovels and Rope, Infamous Stringdusters, Keller Williams & The Travelin’ McCourys, Blind Boys of Alabama, Larry Keel Experience, Donna The Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Craven and Verlon Thompson. Tickets are on sale in advance starting Saturday, November 15th and will also be available gate.  

Others on the initial lineup include The Seth Walker Band, Fruition, Town Mountain, Dread Clampitt, Jon Stickley Trio, Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band, The Shook Twins, Shinyribs, Ralph Roddenbery Band, Cabinet,
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Grits & Soul, Sloppy Joe, The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project, Steve Pruett's Back from the Brink, Quartermoon, Okay Hay, Nikki Talley, Short Straw Pickers, and the Sarah Mac Band. Stay tuned for additions to the lineup as the event draws nearer.

Festivalgoers experience four days of superb music in the midst of a friendly, family-style environment with good times including music from usual festival favorites, as well as lots of talented new faces in Bluegrass & Newgrass, Acoustic Blues, Roots Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Cajun/Zydeco, New & Traditional Folk and other forms of American Roots music. 

Get your tickets for Magnolia Fest now and save for $145 until 1/11; $165 until 2/15; $180 until 3/18 ($200 at the gate). Student / Military Ticket $145 Advance. Tickets are inclusive of all taxes and fees, and include 4 days of primitive camping and music Thursday - Sunday nights. Kids under 12 are invited to join for free. Attendees can also upgrade for a VIP Experience which includes a four-day ticket with primitive camping, dinners Thursday - Saturday evenings, a VIP Laminate, a swag bag with the festival poster, a cap, and other goodies for $300.  If you purchase a VIP Ticket you will be entered into a drawing for a pair of upgraded All Access Passes.
Along with the camping, there are nearly 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature exploring. For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at (386)364-1683. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville and is host to  a variety of events including Wannee, Magnolia Fest, Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Hulaween, and Aura Music Festival amongst others. Please visit the park's web site at www.musicliveshere.com or call them at 386-364-1683 for information. 

Further information at suwanneespringfest.com. Visit them at facebook.com/suwanneespringfest,twitter.com/SuwanneeSpring and instagram.com/SuwanneeSpringfest.

Suwannee Springfest Initial 2015 Lineup
Wood Brothers
Shovels and Rope
Infamous Stringdusters
Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCourys
Blind Boys of Alabama
Larry Keel Experience
Donna The Buffalo
Jim Lauderdale
Joe Craven
Verlon Thompson
The Seth Walker Band
Fruition
Town Mountain
Dread Clampitt
Jon Stickley Trio
Taylor Martin’s Acoustic Band
The Shook Twins
Shinyribs
Ralph Roddenbery Band
Cabinet
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
Grits & Soul
Sloppy Joe
The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project
Steve Pruett's Back from the Brink
Quartermoon
OKay Hay
Nikki Talley
Short Straw Pickers
Sarah Mac Band

JP Harris and The Tough Choices play Country music that sets out to right the wrongs done to a music so classically and quintessentially American. When The Tough Choices began, there were two rules: keep it country, and keep it simple. They have done both, yet still weave pedal steel leads and genuine guitar solos with the cool calm of a "Spaghetti-Western Clint Eastwood." They draw on influences ranging from early Western Swing to rough-edged Truck Driving ballads; Bob Wills all the way to Merle Haggard. Think of them as the perfect gentlemen to bring home for Christmas, if only you could get the stains off their Wranglers and the cheap whiskey off their breath.

Having hit the road at the young age of 14, JP Harris has been living the songs he writes for well over a decade. With a guitar always in his hands, he began playing and singing early country standards around sheep-herding camps in the southwest, and later in hobo jungles and on freight trains across the country. Living and working the past ten years as carpenter, logger, apple-picker, banjo-builder, busker, and a slew of other low-paid, dirty-handed trades in rural Vermont, he decided to take to the road once again as the neon and stage lights beckoned relentlessly.

With no more than a few months at age twelve of music instruction, JP Harris is truly a self-taught player and songwriter. His songs are simple recollections of the many paths he's trod; heartbroken & heartbreaker, gentleman & lowlife, home-bound working man & listless wanderer. With a rare ear for authenticity, JP pens Honky Tonk ballads to upbeat barroom anthems, maintaining a simplicity and sharp wit found in a road-worn author.

Where: Hill Country Live NYC
When: November 19th
Time: 9pm
NO Cover

It might be the best festival you have never been to, so take a look at part one of the Texas Music Scene's piece on the Braun Brothers Reunion and make plans to head out to Idaho in August 2015.

Pauline Reese will be doing a special live webcast on Concert Window at 8pm EST on November 19. She'll be playing songs, taking requests, and answering YOUR questions in real time! 

Wherever you are in the world, you can tune in. You can purchase online tickets starting now for only $5.00 at http://www.concertwindow.com/shows/10401-pauline-reese. 

(Nashville, Tenn - November 12, 2014) -- Katie Armiger has teamed up with Yahoo! for the premiere of her new video, "One Night Between Friends." The video can be seen HERE.

The companion video for her new single, "One Night Between Friends," was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Justin Baldoni. Baldoni, one of the stars of the new CW show, “Jane the Virgin,”  also helmed the video for Katie's breakout single "Safe," which shot to No. 1 on the Top 20 Country Countdown Chart. Its stunning video--a tribute to first responders--amassed more than two million YouTube views
The journey we see between these two friends are played by actors Haley Lu Richardson from ABC Family’s Ravenswood and Brett Dier, who is Baldondi’s co-star in “Jane the Virgin.” Dier has previously been in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Ravenswood."

iHeartMedia is featuring Katie as one of their Artists of the Month for November and spotlighting "One Night Between Friends" by running it 3- 5 times per day across their country stations' digital streams.
It's a busy week for Katie, who's heading overseas for "U.S. Girls With Guitars," her first-ever European headlining tour, set to kick off Sunday, November 16 in Glasgow.

Armiger is touring in support of her latest album, Fall Into Me, which was produced by Grammy winner Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift) and features Armiger’s collaborations with some of Nashville's most sought-after songwriters, including Blair Daly (Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw), Joe West (Toby Keith) and Bruce Wallace (Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry), among others. The album debuted on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart at No. 6 and on the Billboard Country Albums Chart at No. 7.

The album's success was the latest in a line of big wins for Armiger, who, in addition to being named one of "Country's Hottest Singers" by Seventeen magazine, holds the distinction of being the “most-charted indie female in country music history” (with 7 singles) and the “longest-charting indie female in country music history” (Fall Into Me was on the album chart for 48 of 52 weeks last year). Over the course of the past few years, Katie’s shared stages with some of country music’s biggest artists, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Eli Young Band, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler, to name but a few.