One of my favorite bands, Austin's Micky and The Motorcars, released their latest album, the stellar Hearts From Above, last year. The second single from the project, already a fan favorite at their live shows, "Long Road to Nowhere" is properly getting the video treatment. Filmed in August of 2014 during and around the Braun Brothers Reunion the video was "cast" by Micky Braun with Idaho as the "Production Designer." From the music video trailer above, it looks as if we are in for something......epic.

The video premieres on February 20th.

For more information on the Motorcars visit here.

(NASHVILLE, TN) – Stoney Creek Records’ Parmalee stormed out of the gate today with new single “Already Callin’ You Mine.”  The follow-up to the band’s recent Top 3 hit, “Close Your Eyes” debuted with 48 first week reporting stations-- the band’s highest first week add total at U.S. Country radio to date.

With an undeniably catchy, up-tempo hook, “Already Callin’ You Mine” tells the universal story of young love that falls hard and fast.

“It’s a song about that crucial moment when you change your Facebook status from ‘single’ to ‘in a relationship. It’s a total game changer,” describes Matt Thomas, lead singer for Parmalee.

Today, People Country got in on the action, revealing four new “Parmalee-fied” Facebook relationship status options – one for each member of the ‘band of brothers’ who won over the hearts of Country music fans with the multi-week chart topper “Carolina.”  Find out who’s “In The Doghouse” and who’s “Pharrelled” in the candid feature that also premieres the lyric video for “Already Callin’ You Mine” here: http://smarturl.it/PeopleACYMLyricVideo

Co-penned by Parmalee lead singer Matt Thomas and bass player Barry Knox (alongside hit songwriters Phil O’Donnell and Wade Kirby), “Already Callin’ You Mine” is winning over fans and critics alike.  USA Today highlighted the song as one of the best from Parmalee’s debut album, FEELS LIKE CAROLINA, while Billboard called the song “a buoyant hit-to-be.”

In a recent artist profile on Parmalee, The Huffington Post declared the new single “has the same catchy beat their music has become known for, with lyrics that make you feel like they're talking directly to you.”

Download Parmalee’s latest album FEELS LIKE CAROLINA on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/GetFeelsLikeCarolina


Parmalee is currently crisscrossing the U.S. on Brad Paisley’s 2015 COUNTRY NATION WORLD TOUR. For a full list of tour dates, visit: http://parmalee.com/tour/



DiamonDisc Records is proud to partner with MDI Distribution to handle distribution for the label.  The premiere project for this partnership is “Constant Sorrow A Tribute to Ralph Stanley”, an album packed with hit-makers fit for this bluegrass legend.

“Ralph Stanley’s iconic songs are the ‘bedrock’ that traditional and modern Bluegrass are founded on,” acknowledges Mark Maynard, GM of DiamonDisc Records. “This amazing tribute to a ‘living legend’ by a host of Country and Bluegrass superstars is a great debut release to kick off our new partnership with MDI Distribution.”

Constant Sorrow A Tribute to Ralph Stanley, which highlights 12 of Stanley’s greatest classics, features musical and vocal tributes by Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Marty Raybon, Rhonda Vincent, Gene Watson, Sonya Isaacs, Ralph Stanley II, Jeff Bates, Charlie McCoy, Rebecca Lynn Howard, The Lewis Tradition, Nathan Stanley and several others.

Constant Sorrow A Tribute to Ralph Stanley will be available in stores and at online retailers on Tuesday, February 3rd. Produced by Ralph’s grandson Nathan Stanley and Grammy-nominated Eric Paul, the album features the following tracks:


Constant Sorrow A Tribute to Ralph Stanley – Track Listing

1. Ralph Stanley II – Katy Daly
2. Jeff Bates – I Think I’ll Just Go Away
3. Marty Raybon & Sonya Isaacs –Constant Sorrow
4. Jeff & Sheri Easter – Going Up Home to Live in Green Pastures
5. The Lewis Tradition – Dad’s Ole Rocky Field
6. Vince Gill & Rebecca Lynn Howard – Pretty Polly
7. Charlie McCoy – Little Maggie
8. Jimmy Fortune – A Room at the Top of the Stairs
9. Gene Watson – Oh Death
10. Nathan Stanley – A Robin Built a Nest on Daddy’s Grave
11. Ricky Skaggs – Masters Bouquet
12. Rhonda Vincent – The Darkest Hour

And this dear readers, is one of the many reasons that I will forever be a fan of this guy......

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – (Feb. 1, 2015) – Eric Church knows what a bummer it is to have your Saturday night plans ruined by a concert cancellation. So rather than pull the plug last minute on his show in Salt Lake City Saturday night after a stomach bug knocked out most of his band and crew, Church gave the crowd something special and promised them more to come.
  
“If you’ve seen our show so far on this tour, you’re probably wondering what the hell is going on right now. Well, so am I,” Church told the crowd. “Here’s the deal: Yesterday we had the stomach flu strike our band, our crew, everyone. We had no one to hang video, lights, nothing. But I’m still here. I’m still standing. We’ve talked about how every show on THE OUTSIDERS TOUR is different. Well, tonight will be the most different one. Shit there’s nobody left. It’s just me. I’m going to give you everything I got.”  

He then announced he’d be back Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, with a full band, and launched into a mostly solo set alone on a stage built for eight with just his acoustic guitar. He gave his fans a stripped-down performance reminiscent of his days as a scrappy club performer. Back then, Church would give his band a break during their six-hour sets and hold the stage alone.  

Church played acoustic versions of current hits “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Drink In My Hand,” “Cold One” and his most recent No. 1 hit “Talladega.” He also played deep-cut favorites such as “These Boots,” “How 'Bout You” and “Livin' Part of Life” from early in his career.  

Halestorm opened the show with a full 45-minute set. The production and stage were scaled back - only four spotlights and a minimal floor lighting package showcased Church in this unique setting. Guitar players Jeff Hyde, Jeff Cease and Driver Williams joined Church for a few songs and Lzzy Hale came onstage for a remarkable acoustic rendition of “That’s Damn Rock and Roll.” Church worked six mic positions (scaled back from the normal 14), still performing to every section of the 360-degree setup.  

Saturday’s complete set list is as follows:  

“Talladega”
“Drink In My Hand”
“Guys Like Me”
“How ‘Bout You”
“I’m Getting’ Stoned”
“Creepin’”
“Like Jesus Does”
“Cold One”
“Livin’ Part Of Life”
“Give Me Back My Hometown”
“That’s Damn Rock and Roll”
“Before She Does”
“Homeboy”
“These Boots”
“Like A Wrecking Ball”
“Jack Daniels”
“Smoke A Little Smoke”
“Thunder Road”
“Springsteen”  

Fans looking to experience Church’s prowess as a live performer have a unique chance to catch him at the GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The North Carolina native is up for four GRAMMYs, including Best Country Album and Best Country Song, and will play a yet-to-be-announced song on the CBS broadcast.  

THE OUTSIDERS WORLD TOUR returns to the road on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.  

Supporting acts for the May 25 bonus show in Salt Lake City will be announced at a later date. Fans wishing to attend should hold onto all physical tickets. Those unable to attend that show can seek a full refund at point of purchase beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4, until 5 p.m. day of concert.  

Tickets are available at www.ericchurch.com, all Smith’s Tix outlets, www.smithstix.com, the arena box office or by phone at (800) 888-TIXX or (801) 467-TIXX. To learn more about Church, visit www.facebook.com/ericchurch, or follow @EricChurch on Twitter.