AUSTIN, Texas - As Shelley King counts down the days till she feels warm tropical breezes while performing aboard Delbert McClinton's January sea cruise, she's celebrating the season with several special appearances and enjoying the chart heat generated by her new album, Building a Fire. Released on her own Lemonade Records, it climbed to No. 4 on 3rd Coast Music's airplay-based Freeform American Roots chart, and the title song hit No. 18 on Roots Music Report's Top Americana Song Chart. King is also preparing to generate more steam-in the form of a sexy new title-song video, crafted by album co-producer John Magnie (the subdudes) and videographer Blake Miller, which blends live-performance clips with actors and musicians making some fireside magic. And/or mayhem. King's upcoming performances include her Dec. 12th appearance with four other powerful female vocalists at Austin's Stateside Theatre for Love. at the Stateside,a benefit for Superhero Kids, which provides Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center with funds for non-medical needs including family expenses. King actively supports many charity causes, and in a just-published Austin Chronicle cover story, "The Big Picture: Taking Stock of Austin Music's Female Legacy," she noted, "When someone tells me one of my songs helped them through something, that's the ultimate success." Holiday-season dates also include her Dec. 22 appearance at Austin's 39th annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. (See dates below.) The first woman to hold the title of Texas State Musician in 2008, King is known for her warm, rootsy voice and well-honed songwriting, both of which are stronger than ever on her seventh album. It's her second co-production with Subdudes Magnie and Steve Amedee; the trio also co-produced her acclaimed 2009 release, Welcome Home TOUR DATES Dec 12 - Love. at the Stateside, Stateside at the Paramount, Austin, Texas (with Patrice Pike, Wendy Colonna, Ginger Leigh and others) Dec. 22 - Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas Jan 3 - Giggety's, Port Aransas, TX Jan. 10-17 - Delbert McClinton & Friends Sandy Beaches Cruise (Virgin Islands!) Jan. 23 - The Bugle Boy, La Grange, Texas (with Marcia Ball, Michael O'Connor & Woody Russell) Jan 24 - Monnalisa Lounge, Houston, TX Feb 6 - Baker St. Pub, Austin, TX Mar 6 - Big Nac Music Festival, Nachadoches, TX June 20 - WCUW 91.3FM, Worcester, MA "Frontroom" Concert Series Follow Shelley King at: shelleyking.com facebook.com/shelleykingtx twitter.com/shelleykingtx instagram.com/shelleykingtx
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New music + badass producer + no rules = the best Black Lillies album to date. You can make it happen! Exciting news!! The Black Lillies are preparing to release a new album in 2015 and need your help to make it happen. They, like many of my favorite bands, turned to Pledge Music to start a campaign to assist them to make the record a reality. They are offering some mega cool reward packages including hand knit caps, thrifting with the band, roadie for a day and a primp and pamper with Trisha! Visit their PledgeMusic page and...well, pledge, to help get this record made! (November 8th, 2014 from Shore Fire Media) An ode to last calls, lost love and long horizons, the new studio album Wolves from Raleigh, NC's American Aquarium will be released on February 3rd, 2015. Wolves is the follow-up to the band's last album, Burn. Flicker. Die., which was produced by Jason Isbell and praised by fans and critics alike. After spending countless hours honing their raw, rootsy brand of rock & roll playing for committed fans in small venues for close to a decade, front man BJ Barham was inspired to create Wolves, a 10-track album recorded over the course of 20 days at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC that he describes as “the sound of a band firing on all cylinders.” A departure from their tried & true high-octane sound, the Brad Cook (of Megafaun)-produced Wolves is imaginative alternative rock that blends the twang of the pedal steel with the dark, dirty swirl of two electric guitars, creating a sound that's fit for the roadhouse, the honky tonk and the dive bar. Using elements of southern rock, complimented by bluegrass, and traces of funk, American Aquarium’s calculated sound is a journey through signature pieces of each genre, coming together into a powerful, authentic blend brought to life by Barham’s sincere vocals. The bold, walking bass line of “Family Problems” thunders throughout the album’s opening track, continuing through the soulful “Southern Sadness” and “Ramblin’ Ways,” and giving way to gentle organs and the soothing whine of pedal-steel guitar that highlight introspective blues cuts “Man I’m Supposed to Be” and “Wolves.” As heard on red-dirt southern rock cuts like “Wichita Falls,” and album closer “Who Needs a Song,” the time spent burning through U.S. highways, roadhouses, and dive bars countrywide has helped American Aquarium forge a southern rock style that is just as classic as it is alternative. American Aquarium (singer-songwriter BJ Barham, guitarists Ryan Johnson, and Colin Dimeo, bassist Bill Corbin, drummer Kevin McClain, and Whit Wright on keys & pedal-steel guitar) will also kick off their 30+ date tour on December 3 in Lubbock, TX. Get a first listen of their new single, "Wolves," exclusively on CMT Edge For tour dates and more information visit their official website (Nashville, Tenn. - Dec. 8, 2014) - Three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and modern day blues and americana artist, Keb’ Mo’ has had a lot to celebrate this year. Most recently, it’s the three 2015 Grammy nominations he’s garnered and his 12th studio album,BLUESAmericana, being named one of the Top 100 Americana Albums of 2014 (at #19). As announced on Friday (12/5), Keb’ Mo’ was nominated for three Grammy Awards in the categories of Best Americana Album (BLUESAmericana),Best Americana Roots Performance (“The Old Me Better,” Keb’ Mo’/Kind Of Blue Music), and Best Engineered Album Non-Classical(BLUESAmericana, Keb’ Mo’/Kind Of Blue Music). The nominations trail his recent honor of being awarded his 5th BMI award for the theme song he wrote and performs on the CBS smash sit-com, Mike & Molly. Following it’s initial release through Kind of Blue Music on April 22,BLUESAmericana remained in the Top 5 on the Soundscan Blues Album chart for 5 months, with 6 weeks in the #1 position, making it one of the top-selling blues albums of 2014. Through positive reviews, many critics have made it evident that they agree,BLUESAmericana is something special. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone reviewed the album and said, “While he has made a living being all over the place—singing, acting, writing, playing—his music has never lost its core, authentic focus. Which is why “more of the same” isn’t always a bad thing.” The year, which marked Keb’ Mo’s 20th career anniversary, delivered the modern master of American roots music several national TV spots, including the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CBS This Morning and GAC Playlist, which is scheduled to air Dec. 11 at Noon CT and Dec. 12 at 3:00 p.m. CT. In May, Keb’ appeared alongside Metallica at MusiCares’ 10th Annual MAP Fund Benefit Concert at Nokia honoring Ozzy Osbourne and Jeff Greenberg. In October, he joined an impressive lineup of stars that gathered to honor the Everly Brothers, Phil and Don, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 19th annual Music Masters® Series, and in November, he joined all-star acts, including Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, Taj Mahal, Grace Potter, and many others, at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre for Mavis 75, a celebration of Staples’ life and career in honor of her 75th birthday. This year, Keb’ also guest appeared or collaborated on songs with Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Mindy Abair, Greg Allman and was featured on the Jackson Browne tribute album,Looking Into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne. In addition, he appeared as one of the featured artists in Keith Richards’ video to raise awareness for the charity Playing for Change, performing a cover of Bob Marley's “Get Up, Stand Up.” Watch the video here. Keb’ is very involved with the Playing For Change movement, which was created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music. He has been involved with Playing With Change since it's inception and has been featured in many related videos and events. Keb’ performs on the Playing For Change album: Playing for Change 3: Songs Around the World, which was released June 17, and features over 180 musicians from 31 countries, including Keith Richards, Sara Bareilles, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Taj Mahal and many others. Keb’ Mo’ donates 5% of BLUESAmericana sales proceeds to the foundation. Recorded in Nashville, and produced by Keb’ Mo’ and Casey Wasner,BLUESAmericana features ten tracks, nine of which were co-written by Keb’, and has been described as having a mix of personal, raw honesty blended with folksy, upbeat roots rock-type material that is distinctly Keb’ Mo’. This holiday season, Keb’ Mo’ released two tracks to radio, titled “Shopping On Christmas Eve” and “We Call It Christmas.” Both songs are from Keb’ Mo’s holiday EP, The Spirit of Holiday, which is available on iTunes and other major digital retailers. For a full list of tour dates and more information, please visithttp://www.kebmo.com/. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. NASHVILLE, TN (December 8, 2014) – Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Hoge visited Nashville School of the Arts as the featured guest for its student produced program, “NSA Presents” on Friday (12/5). Launched by Julia Hoge, former counselor at NSA and Hoge's wife, the program is designed to bring in artists, musicians, and actors to help students find ways to translate their passions into careers. The series is hosted byLightning 100 On-Air Personality Wells Adams and has brought in artists including Chip Esten, Chris Young, Ruby Amanfu and more.
“NSA Presents is a great way to connect students with singer songwriters and music industry professionals. For me, taking time to talk with the students at NSA was incredibly refreshing and inspiring because they are so talented and eager to learn about careers in the music industry,” said Hoge. During the session, Hoge gave an in-depth interview about life on the road, his path to success in music and talked about the craft of songwriting. Hoge also took part in a Q&A session with the students, participated in a trivia game and performed the Platinum-selling No. 1 smash he co-wrote “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” recorded by the Eli Young Band with NSA’s student swing band. As a tribute to Julia, the students gave an interpretive dance performance to Hoge’s song “Damn Spotlight” (Julia’s song). NSA is the only arts magnet high school within Metro Nashville Public Schools, offering students the rare combination of rigorous, college preparatory curriculum instructed with intensely focused instruction in the performing or visual arts. GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Will Hoge catapulted into the national spotlight with the release of his top-selling single “Strong” which is featured on his newest album NEVER GIVE IN. Breaking into mainstream country, the critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter has penned Lady Antebellum's “Better Off Now (That You’re Gone),” and co-wrote the Platinum-selling No. 1 smash “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” recorded by the Eli Young Band. His stage shows are equal parts sweat, charisma and rock & roll revival which has landed him coveted opening slots for Dierks Bentley, John Mellencamp, Pistol Annie’s, Shinedown and ZZ Top. The Nashville native is currently on the road playing headline shows nationwide. In between tour stops, he has been in the studio with producer Marshall Altman working on new music and recently released the lead single "Middle Of America." Watch the video for “Middle Of America,” HERE. For more information, visit www.willhoge.com. For more information about the Nashville School of the Arts, visit http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Nashville_School_Of_The_Arts. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Dec. 5, 2014) - Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope Records artist Scotty McCreery performed a fundraising concert at the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford, CT last night that raised $60,000 for the 12.14 Foundation. Their mission is to develop programs that help children gain confidence, inspiration and skills to rise above and ultimately go beyond even the most horrific events. The programs will be an innovative combination of exploration of the arts, and a coherent, evidence based personal development strategy. The organization’s long-term goal is to build a special center to house these multi-disciplinary educational programs, including a performing arts center, which will be based in Newtown, but its doors will be open to benefit people nationwide. The center will honor those lost on December 14, 2012, while providing a venue that supports many forms of healing and forward-looking positive change. McCreery serves as a National Goodwill Ambassador for the 12.14 Foundation and was excited to bring his “See You Tonight Tour” (featuring special guest Danielle Bradbery) to the area and help them move closer to their dream. “Music has always been a positive force in my life, whether as a fan or now as an entertainer,” said the singer/songwriter. “It feels great to bring people together with my music and help such a worthwhile cause as the 12.14 Foundation.” “Scotty’s benefit concert last night was nothing short of incredible," said Michael Baroody, MD, Founder of the 12.14 Foundation. "He showed his strong support of the 12.14 Foundation, love for his country and honored the sacrifices of our troops. Even at such a young age, he serves as an example for all of us. In addition to his obvious musical talents, Scotty is genuine, kind and has unshakable conviction. His generosity from last night helps further our efforts to utilize the performing arts in helping children understand their strengths, passions and capabilities preparing them with tools for tomorrow.” For tour dates and more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com. About the 12.14 Foundation The 12.14 Foundation’s long-range goal is to build a landmark, multi-purpose performing arts and education center of historical significance in Newtown as a beacon of hope and positive change for use by and to benefit people everywhere. To be designed by a team of world-class professionals, the center is intended to attract top tier performers and will incorporate advanced multi-media capabilities to extend the foundation’s reach to a worldwide audience. The foundation currently provides leadership training for Newtown students in conjunction with experts from the Yale University School of Management, and produces arts programming in other venues, such as its recent productions of “The 101 Dalmatians Musical,” “A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream,” and “Seussical: the Musical.” The productions garnered national attention and included the participation of more than 200 children from the Newtown area in collaboration with award-winning Broadway directors, actors and producers. For more information and to make donations, visit http://www.1214foundation.org. Mobile phone users can make a $10 tax-deductible donation to 12.14 Foundation by texting CTKIDS to 80077*. In the Photograph Above: Scotty McCreery presents a check for $60,000 to the 12.14 Foundation backstage at his concert in Wallingford, CT. Left to right: Jay Winuck, 12.14 Foundation Board Member; Scotty McCreery; and Michael Baroody, MD, 12.14 Foundation Founder. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Dec. 5, 2014) – Warner Bros. Records (WBR) recording artist Brandy Clark got a great start to her day when The Recording Academy announced that she had received two GRAMMY nominations: the all-genre Best New Artist of the Year and the Country Album of the Year for her critically-acclaimed 12 Stories. Clark was boarding a plane when she learned of her Country Album of the Year nomination. She said, “This is just AMAZING!!!!! I really don't have the words for it. To see 12 Stories in the middle of all of those great albums and artists is a dream come true.” Clark is travelling to Albuquerque, NM where she will perform tomorrow night at the Isleta Resort and Casino Showroom along with fellow Country Album of the Year contender Lee Ann Womack. Later in the day, upon learning of her New Artist of the Year nomination, Clark said, “I am almost speechless. This just doesn’t seem real. I could never have imagined the journey my team and I have been on since 12 Stories was released last year. I have received such support from the fans, the critics, the industry, and my fellow artists and songwriters. I am beyond thankful to be included in this category with my fellow nominees.” 12 Stories was released in 2013 on independent label Slate Creek Records. The album was named the best album of 2013 in any genre by New York Magazine’s Jody Rosen, New York Post’s Michaelangelo Matos, NPR’s Ann Powers, and Boston Globe’s Sara Rodman; was the No. 2 record for Fresh Air’s Ken Tucker; a top 10 choice for Los Angeles Times’ Randall Roberts and The New Yorker’s Sasha Frere-Jones; and among the top five country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, among many other honors. Clark, who was named the 2014 Music Row Breaththrough Artist of the Year and won the 2014 CMA Song of the Year Award for co-writing the Kacey Musgraves hit “Follow Your Arrow,” signed with WBR in November. She has toured with artists including Eric Church and Jennifer Nettles, opened for Loretta Lynn at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and will tour with Alan Jackson on his “25th Anniversary Tour” in 2015. In addition to writing her own songs, Clark has co-written Miranda Lambert’s No. 1 hit “Mama’s Broken Heart” (which resulted in her first GRAMMY nomination last year for Country Song of the Year), The Band Perry’s No. 1 hit “Better Dig Two,” Toby Keith’s current smash “Drunk Americans,” and songs recorded by Sheryl Crow, Reba McEntire, Craig Morgan, Kacey Musgraves, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, and additional artists. For more information, visit www.brandyclarkmusic.com. If you are into the fan voting thing & the ACCAs, then this has your number written all over it......Through Wednesday, Dec. 10, fans can still vote on Twitter for the inaugural AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS’ Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by Samsung Galaxy®. The finalists are Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge), Tyler Farr (@tylerfarr), Kip Moore(@KipMooreMusic), Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) and Cole Swindell (@coleswindell). Hosted by Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS are based on country music’s longest-running radio countdown show, “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” and will honor country music’s biggest stars based on album sales and radio airplay. The AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS will air LIVE from Nashville’s Music City Center on Monday, Dec.15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by Samsung Galaxy® is the only fan-voted category. Fans can vote for their favorite breakthrough finalist by including the following in a tweet: the artist’s handle, “Breakthrough Artist” and the hashtag #ACCAwards. Voting will close at 11:59 PM PT on December 10th. Fans can also vote for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by Samsung Galaxy® via custom Twitter Cards. With one tap, fans have the chance to make their voices heard and influence the outcome of the night’s show. Twitter cards for individual artists will be distributed via AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS’ official Twitter handle: @TheACCAwards. Limited tickets for the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS are still available. To purchase tickets, visit www.theaccawards.com/tickets. Nashville, Tenn. - (Dec. 4, 2014) – This week, Eric Church debuts the music video for his latest hit single, “Talladega.” Church Choir members will get an exclusive first look at the video today (Thursday, Dec. 4) at EricChurch.com. “Talladega” will then premiere Friday (Dec. 5) on Vevo.com and Saturday (Dec. 6 at 11 AM/ET) on “CMT Hot 20 Countdown," before being released to all video outlets on Monday (Dec.8). “Talladega” is the fourth single from Church’s critically acclaimed 2014 album The Outsiders, a CMA Album of the Year Award nominee. The poignant song looks at memory through the lens of a youthful trip taken to the iconic Alabama racetrack. Like an earlier single from The Outsiders, the chart-topping “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Talladega” showcases Church’s softer side and his ability to filter shared universal experiences through deeply personal points of view. The video, directed by Peter Zavadil from a concept by Church’s longtime manager John Peets, arrives as the song is set to break into the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. “Talladega” is the North Carolina native’s 14th Top 20 entry on that chart. “Talladega” weaves performances filmed at Nashville Speedway with a narrative about the passing of time that’s augmented with archival Super 8mm footage of family, celebration and, of course, racetrack scenes. The video’s release caps a stellar year for Church. The Outsiders enjoyed one of 2014’s best debuts regardless of genre and will likely appear on several year-end best-of lists. He was a top nominee at the CMA Awards as he continued to push country music in new directions, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone’s first country issue, and played to his largest crowds yet. Church is on the road with his "The Outsiders World Tour" mates Dwight Yoakam and Halestorm through Dec. 13 before kicking off the 2015 leg of the tour in January. For tickets or to learn more about Eric Church, visit www.ericchurch.com and www.facebook.com/ericchurch, or follow @EricChurch on Twitter. Country troubadour and storyteller Ray Scott is hosting a one-night concert event to bid farewell to legendary Printers Alley landmark Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar. The show, which will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee with donations at the door and a silent auction, is Ray’s personal way of expressing his gratitude to the establishment that has been so instrumental in his career. For the last several years, the Ray Scott Fan Club party during CMA Fest has called Fiddle & Steel home, banking countless memories between Ray and his fans throughout the years. Friends David Adam Byrnes and The Beagles will also lend their voices to the night. The show is open to the public and tickets can be purchased in form of a donation to Second Harvest at the door. WHO: Ray Scott and Friends WHAT: Ray Scott hosts a special holiday concert benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennesse to bid farewell to Nashville landmark Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar WHEN: Wednesday, December 10 Doors at 6 p.m. WHERE: Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar 210 Printers Alley Nashville, TN 37201 For more information, please visit: www.rayscott.com About Ray Scott: A true pioneer of traditional country music, Ray Scott’s brand new self-titled album, which is produced by Dave Brainard (Brandy Clark’s 12 Stories, Jerrod Niemann’s Free the Music) recently released on October 7. The debut single and obvious crowd pleaser from the record, “Drinkin’ Beer,” released in July to iTunes to New + Noteworthy placement and is championed by Sirius XM’s The Highway in their regular rotation. Rolling Stone Country exclusively premiered the music video accompanying the single earlier this fall. |
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