 Credit: Cameron Powell Nashville, TN —- December, 2016 (Press Release) —- Indie country sensation Cody Johnson adds another feather to his cap this morning, posting massive numbers with the release of his new video “With You I Am.” The heartwarming video made its debut Tuesday on CMT and was posted to Johnson’s Facebook page yesterday. In less than 24 hours, the video has been viewed over 1.6 MILLION times on Johnson’s Facebook page, with a reach of 7,560,000 and 37,000 shares. In the first 10 hours alone, the video was viewed over 1 MILLION times.
The single has quickly become a fan favorite at Johnson’s live shows, where he continued his sold out streak in November making his way up the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle. Johnson’s ticket sales are also staggering having sold over half a MILLION hard tickets in less than 18 months. With the support of a rabid fanbase dubbed CoJo Nation, Johnson’s music has been streamed over 140 MILLION times in the last 18 months alone. The demand for Johnson and his music is clear. He is an artist that stands out from the pack in today’s country landscape. Johnson’s authentic brand of country is resonating with fans nationwide who hunger for traditional country music. To view the video for “With You I Am” click here Download Johnson’s latest album GOTTA BE ME, featuring “With You I Am" on iTunes HERE. For more information on Cody Johnson visit: www.thecodyjohnsonband.com
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 Red Note Foundation Celebrity Ambassador, Shari Rowe, will be spreading holiday cheer performing for the 4th Annual Benefit Concert, Sounds of Carols on December 5. Shari will be joined with the Volunteer Choir and Orchestra to celebrate the true reason for the season beginning at 7:00 pm at The Mesa Arts Center.
The event is free, but guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation, benefiting the United Food Bank. The lobby will open and the donation raffle will begin at 6pm, with the grande event at 7pm. Shari Rowe, named Red Note Foundation's first ever Celebrity Ambassador earlier this year, always comes prepared to spread her infectious spirit throughout the crowd no matter where she is performing, and this event will be no exception. Shari is beyond excited to take the stage, saying, “I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to contribute to my community, and there’s no better way to do that than through what I love: music!" Rowe continued, talking about what htey have in store for the event saying, "We just had a run through of the set, and I couldn’t be happier with what we have planned. It’s going to be a fun show that’ll get everyone ready for the holiday season!” For more information on the event, visit the Red Note Foundation website, or click here. Watch the 3rd Annual Red Note Foundation Benefit Concert here!  Photo Credit: Brian Blauser / Mountain Stage Nashville, Tenn. (Press Release) – “Clark's words are worth a thousand pictures,” proclaimed NPR’s Otis Hart after the critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter released her sophomore album this summer, which landed on multiple critics’ “Best Of” lists including TIME, American Songwriter and NPR. Since the release, the four-time GRAMMY nominee and CMA Award winner Brandy Clark wrapped a widely lauded acoustic tour, re-released her GRAMMY-nominated hit “Hold My Hand” with legendary Dwight Yoakam, and accepted the inaugural “Impact Award” at CMT’s Next Women of Country last month. Now, Clark brings her stripped performance of songs from Big Day In A Small Town to NPR’s renowned Mountain Stage, the home of live music on public radio. The show will broadcast to 180 NPR stations beginning Friday, December 2. Airtimes and stations can be found here.
(Nashville, Tenn. – Dec. 1, 2016) The much anticipated 2017 New Faces of Country Music Show, which will take place during Country Radio Seminar (Feb. 22-24, 2017), will feature performances by William Michael Morgan (Warner Bros.), Maren Morris (Columbia Nashville), Jon Pardi (Capitol Nashville), Granger Smith(Wheelhouse Records) and Drake White (Dot Records).
“This year’s New Faces lineup is reflective of our format’s strength, and steady growth. I’m happy to report we received a record number of qualified votes from country radio supporting these talented artists. We believe it is going to be an amazing show,” said John Crenshaw, Chairman of CRS New Faces Committee. The five chosen artists, all whom have achieved significant success at Country radio during the qualification period, will perform in front of an industry and radio-filled room.  Caitlyn Smith's Spotify Singles Artwork Courtesy: Spotify With over 7 million in streams, independent songstress is only Americana/Country feature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release) – Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, Caitlyn Smith, celebrates the release of two new live recordings as part of Spotify’s new initiative, Spotify Singles. Smith, who recently saw her release Starfire hit No. 1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, re-recorded “Before You Called Me Baby” and a cover of Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman” live at the Spotify Studios in New York, N.Y., available now. "A huge thank you to Spotify for inviting me to record in their beautiful new studio in NYC," said Smith. "We had a wonderful time capturing these tunes, and I'm honored to be on this playlist next to some of my favorite artists. It's rare that I do covers, so it was a special opportunity to play one of my all-time favorites."  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (November 30, 2016) – In a video message released this evening, Dolly Parton announced a new effort by The Dollywood Company and The Dollywood Foundation to establish a fund to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee. The new My People Fund will provide $1000 each month to Sevier County families who lost their homes.
“I’ve always believed charity begins at home and my home is some place special,” Parton explained. “That’s why I’ve asked my Dollywood Companies—including the Dollywood theme park, and DreamMore Resort; my dinner theater attractions including Dixie Stampede and Lumberjack Adventure; and my Dollywood Foundation—to help me establish the My People Fund. “We want to provide a hand up to those families who have lost everything in the fires. I know it has been a trying time for my people and this assistance will help get them back on their feet.” Anyone who would like to contribute to the My People Fund may visit dollywoodfoundation.org. More information on the program will be released on Friday, December 2.  Credit: Neil van Niekerk NASHVILLE, TN (Press Release) – Already known as one of this winter’s can’t miss attractions with their nearly sold-out A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Tour, Columbia Records’ Home Free will return to the road this Spring to bring their must-see show to fans in never before played cities from Wausau, WI, to Moncton, New Brunswick. Kicking off March 21 in Midland, TX, the 30-city international tour runs through April 29 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Continuing to reach new fans, the all-vocal country group will make their second European trek in 2017 with two sold-out performances at the LONDON A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL (1/28) and three just-announced dates in Dublin, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales. |
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