Who:The New Schematics w/ Nodaway and Look Homeward
Where: The Basement East - Nashville, TN
When: May 11, 2015 - 9pm - $8

Nashville, Tn. — The New Schematics, a Nashville-based rock & roll band led by Cory Bishop and Michael Bare, release their single “Born Without Borders” on May 5. They will celebrate the release on May 11, 2015 at The Basement East; alongside Music City’s Nodaway and Durham, North Carolina’s Look Homeward.

The New Schematics’ single “Born Without Borders” was produced by Andrew Bergthold, who most notably works with Ed Cash (Needtobreathe) and Ted Tjornhom (Mutemath).

The band--officially composed of Cory Bishop and Michael Bare--began tracking Cory’s solo EP last September at producer Bergthold’s secluded studio on a sprawling ten-acre farm just outside of Nashville. Through spending over six months recording on the farm alongside some of their closest friends, The New Schematics naturally evolved into their unique sound, rooted in their undeniable camaraderie (and love for Seinfeld, Scrabble, stories and whiskey).

The New Schematics’ debut EP is due out later in 2015 with more tour dates TBA. The May 11 show at The Basement East is 21+, begins at 9pm and is $8.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2015)—It was a grand weekend for national and international, country recording artist Ray Scott who joined an elite list of attendees at the Unbridled Eve Gala--one of the biggest, and most glamorous, Kentucky Derby kick-off events.  The affair was held Friday evening, May 1, 2015 at the Galt House Hotel (Louisville, KY).

Ray walked the red carpet alongside the “who’s who” in sports, music, television and film including Cheech Marin, Robin Meade, Bob Quiney, Emily West, Ruben Studdard ("American Idol"), Kris Allen ("American Idol") and Lauren Conrad, to name a few.  Ray later took the stage as one of the celebrity musical guests. The world-class soiree’ boasted a cocktail reception, silent auction and a gourmet dinner with proceeds going to more than eight non-profit organizations.

Following his appearance at the Unbridled Eve Gala, Ray returned to Music City, where he performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage (Saturday evening) for the 44th time in his music career.  Ray joined country music greats Reba, Larry Gatlin, Canaan Smith and more.

For more information on Ray Scott, visit www.rayscott.com.

Photo Above left to right: Pete Fisher, Vice President & General Manager, Grand Ole Opry and Ray Scott
Courtesy Music City Media

NASHVILLE, TN (May 4, 2015) – Big Spark Music Group powerhouse vocalist-songstress Olivia Lane recently made a visit toiHeartRadio Music Studios in New York City, where she performed an acoustic set, including her upcoming single “You Part 2,” which will hit Country radio on June 8th. iHeartMedia Executive Vice President and General Manager of National Programming Platforms, Clay Hunnicutt, and staff heard the prominent newcomer’s debut single, “Steal Me Away,” along with other tracks off her STEAL ME AWAY EP while enjoying pizza and sushi.
 
Lane was recently selected as one of only five emerging Country music acts for the Top 25 prestigious Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Starnational campaign. In correlation with the contest, the singer released the lyric video for “You Part 2,” where she takes the reigns in the sassy video for the carefree track, written by the singer, Ilya Toshinskiy and Danny Myrick.

Watch the official lyric video for “You Part 2” here

For tour dates and more information on Olivia Lane visit www.olivialane.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (May 4, 2015)  – On the heels of a week’s worth of sold-out EP release shows, country music star Granger Smith’s debut EP, 4x4, is now available HERE. The four-song project is co-produced by Granger and Frank Rogers, who is a three-time winner of Music Row’s Producer of the Year award and is known for his multi-platinum work with Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Scotty McCreery. The EP has already established its magnitude within the country music community, catapulting to #2 of the iTunes Country Album Chart and #6 and climbing on iTunes’ All Genres.

Granger’s ‘country-boy’ alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. has also unveiled his anticipated music video today for his part on 4x4, “City Boy Stuck.” You can watch the video exclusively on VEVO HERE. Directed by Brian Lazzaro, the video features Dibbles in his familiar boisterous antics, which have helped garner him a rabid following of 3.5 million and his own weekly segment on CBS Sports Network’s Inside College Football.  

Granger Smith’s current single, “Backroad Song,” makes its first appearance in primetime during tonight’s episode of ABC’s hit series Nashville, airing at 10 p.m. EST/9 p.m. CST. The song is the lead single on his just-released EP, 4x4 which debuted at #2 on the iTunes Country Album Chart and #6 on All Genres, further cementing Granger’s status as one of country music’s artists-to-watch.  

Granger will continue to tour extensively throughout the summer in support of 4x4. For dates and other information please visit:  
www.grangersmith.com
www.earldibblesjr.com
www.facebook.com/grangersmith
www.facebook.com/earldibblesjr
@GrangerSmith
@EarlDibblesJr  

With first single “On to Something Good” warmly received by fans, program directors and critics alike, Ashley Monroe has set the release date for her highly anticipated second Warner Bros. Records album.
 
The as-yet-untitled album will be released on July 24th and is produced by Monroe’s close friend and mentor Vince Gill and Justin Niebank, the team that helmed her 2013 Warner Bros. debut. Monroe has proven herself to be one of country music’s most enchanting and authentic figures, a singer-songwriter from East Tennessee who leavens heartbreak with humor and a pure soprano voice.
 
The video for “On to Something Good” premieres today exclusively through CMT broadcast and NPR online, who called it “an optimistic romp of a song” from “cool-country darling Monroe.”  The Rachel McDonald-directed piece, which was filmed in Nashville, reflects the upbeat outlook and stylish approach of the song, written by Monroe with Barry Dean and Luke Laird. Fans got a sneak peek of Monroe’s stylized vintage looks from the video on her Instagram this weekend. 
 
Monroe recently celebrated her first No. 1 at country radio, the “Lonely Tonight” duet with Blake Shelton. She’s currently on radio tour to promote “On to Something Good” and the new album, the follow up to critical smash LIKE A ROSE. Named the 2013 country album of the year by Rolling Stone and The New York Times, LIKE A ROSE was an auspicious solo debut for the Pistol Annies member. Fans will be able to hear new music before the album’s July release as Monroe tours with Rascal Flatts and Little Big Town this summer and makes select festival appearances. 
 
Track Listing
1. On To Something Good
2. I Buried Your Love Alive
3. Bombshell
4. The Weight Of The Load
5. The Blade
6. Winning Streak
7. From Time To Time
8. If Love Was Fair
9. Has Anybody Ever Told You
10. Dixie
11. The Devil Don’t Want Me
12. Mayflowers
13. Good At Leavin’
 
For more information about Monroe, please visit www.AshleyMonroe.com orwww.facebook.com/ashleymonroemusic. And follow @ashleymonroe on Twitter.

Above Photo: Ashley Monroe in her new video from the debut single “On To Something Good” off her soon-to-be titled second album being released July 24 on Warner Bros. Records.

Following the release of his critically-acclaimed album, Flatlands (Lightning Rod Records), Ryan Culwell took SXSW by storm and is currently on the road supporting Amy Speace. Today, Culwell announces a string of dates with Hayes Carll and a hometown show with Ben Nichols of Lucero on June 18th at The Basement East in Nashville, TN.

Rolling Stone Country named Culwell one of their "21 County-Music Artists You Need To See" at SXSW and said he "is following the through-line between Bruce Springsteen and Jason Isbell..... Flatlands is like a bleaker Nebraska meets Southeastern full of Dusty Laments about growing up in the Texas panhandle.
 
Ann Powers of NPR Music caught one of Culwell's sets at SXSW and said, "His songs themselves wring grace from plain and often dark details, expressing the realities of class and region in ways that many other writers barely touch. Here was a working man, a working musician, delivering his best. It was a star turn, no matter how many people witnessed it."
 
Watch Culwell perform "I Think I'll Be Their God" live for Guitar World Acoustic Nation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5vKf67-oMQ

US Tour Dates:
5/1: The Warehouse - Carmel, Indiana *
5/2: Natalie's - Worthington, OH *
5/3: The Music Box Supper Club - Cleveland, OH *
6/3: Music City Roots - Nashville, TN #
6/18: The Basement East - Nashville, TN %
6/23: Southgate House - Newport, KY ^
6/24: Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO ^
6/25: Knuckleheads - Kansas City, MO ^
6/26: Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK ^

* - opening for Amy Speace
# - solo show
^ - opening for Hayes Carll
% - opening for Ben Nichols of Lucero
 
Find Ryan Culwell on the web:
www.ryanculwell.com
www.twitter.com/ryanculwell
www.facebook.com/RyanCulwell
www.instagram.com/ryanculwell

Up and coming song stylist Logan Brill grew up on the good stuff; the Tennessee native was singing around campfires with a musical family and playing in her brothers’ blues band as a teenager. While other kids were listening to the latest pop hits, Logan was listening to iconic musical figures ranging from Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton to Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt and Van Morrison. Her love of roots based music, both country and blues, has informed her decisions when selecting songs and impacted her powerful and pure vocals with an approachable bluesy vulnerability.

Her new album, SHUTEYE, due later this year, is the follow up to Brill’s acclaimed 2013 debut album WALKING WIRES which That Nashville Sound named one of the "Top 10 Country Albums of 2013." Already a critic’s darling, she has earned praise from Southern Living, Country Weekly, CMT and Billboard, among others.

Immediate album stand outs include the smoldering-with-sass title track “Shut Eye,” the sultry with swagger “Don’t Pick It Up,” along with “Woman On Your Mind” with a guest appearance by David Nail and “I Wish You Loved Me” with a guest appearance by Charlie Worsham.

In addition to praise from music critics, Logan has also been accepted by her peers who have taken her under their wing. Her pure pitch and ability to turn a phrase has helped her to earn coveted slots opening for the likes of Merle Haggard, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, and Todd Snider, to name a few. In addition to performing at Stagecoach and Merlefest earlier this year, Brill will make her Opry debut on May 16th. 

Logan Brill has quickly begun to create a buzz in music city, while carving out a niche all her own. Come see what all the buzz is about when Brill plays Midtown Live NYC for one night, May 7th, with the Heartache Sisters as support.

Where: Midtown Live 251 West 30th St NYC 
When: May 7th
Time: Doors 7pm/Show 8pm
Tickets: $12

Listen to "SHUTEYE" here
For more information visit her official website www.loganbrill.com.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Jared Porter, a California born artist who moved to Australia at age 15, is the winner of the Fender Contender Challenge. Voted the fans' favorite, he will be first to perform at Country Summer, Northern California's biggest country music festival June 5-7 at Sonoma County Event Center. He also wins the $5,000 grand prize.

More than 400,000 votes were cast to determine the Fender Contender Challenge four finalists and ultimate grand prize winner. Porter was surprised to hear he is the winner on Froggy 92.9 this morning. "Wow man. This is great news. This is so cool!” he said on the Rob and Joss Morning Show, calling in from Queensland Australia.

Porter was the 35th Australian Star Maker winner in 2014. Since winning that award, he has performed at the CMA World GlobaLive Concert in Nashville, toured with Australia's biggest names in country and recorded "East to West," his debut album. He recently signed an international co-publishing agreement as a songwriter with Dog Whistle Music Australia and Dan Hodge Music Nashville. "Deep End," the first single, climbed the official radio airplay charts to Number 3. "Pieces," the second single, a duet with Kaylee Bell, went one further reaching Number 2.

Currently on tour in Australia, Porter looks forward to venturing back to the Unites States to make it big on the Country Summer stage. In addition to Porter, Country Summer presented by Lithia RAM of Santa Rosa, features 13 entertainers. Country Summer 2015 headliners include Jake Owen on June 5, The Band Perry on June 6 and Brantley Gilbert on June 7.

Daily tickets start from $69 for general admission, $99 for reserved seats. A limited number of discount three-day packages are available. To purchase tickets, visit www.countrysummer.com or call 800.514.3849to order by phone.

See Jared Porter's Fender Contender Challenge winning video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41WnimHQQbg. 

Visit Jared Porter’s website at http://www.jaredportermusic.com/.

"Logan Brill could well be one of the next big things in country music. The young singer – already a master at performing contemporary country – was especially expert when singing a potent version of Andrew Combs' “Month of Bad Habits” and the Dolly Parton-penned classic “Jolene.”" - Music News Miami 

Nashville, TN --- May 1, 2015 --- Up and coming song stylist Logan Brill turned heads during her cross-country trek from Merlefest to her Stagecoach debut over the weekend, creating a buzz on the festivals' grounds. The Tennessee native‘s powerful vocals, commanding stage presence and high-energy band had fans flocking into the tent from all directions throughout her performance.  As though she was a seasoned veteran, Logan played up to the nearly twenty cameramen shooting her from the pit at the top of her set.  Her performance was so well received by fans and the media, that festival officials from Goldenvoice praised her claiming, “She would be perfect on the main stage.”

Shortly after her set, Brill interviewed with and was photographed by Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, FOX News Radio, ASX, Tune In, Yahoo, and Nashville Country Club among others following her performance. She also took time to visit with the team from KUZZ.

Immediately following her interviews, Brill headed to LA for a Monday morning performance on GOOD DAY LA and USC’s TROJAN TV Network.

For a list of upcoming dates, log onto: www.loganbrill.com.

Pictured above is a photo of Brill and her guitar player John Hollier, courtesy of Allen J. Schaben of the Los Angeles Times.

Second rare solo performance in Nashville added due to overwhelming demand from fans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Friday, May 1, 2015) – NPR has time-after-time praised Eric Church declaring his music “transcends the genre,” New York Magazine’s deemed him “not just the most consistent male country star of his generation but one of the brightest lights in any genre,” and SPIN Magazine praised him “the most exciting, sonically fearless singer in Nashville,” but Nashville? Right now they just call for MORE!  
 
After announcing a rare solo performance opening Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater show one week ago for Thursday, July 30, ticket on-sales this week swiftly sold out in less than five minutes – too quick, actually, for many of the 7-time GRAMMY nominee’s own Church Choir to secure seats.
 
“I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t listen to my fans, and this time they spoke up loud and clear,” shares Church. “I am keeping with the tradition of The Outsiders Tour in that no show will be the same, but I am adding a second night to ensure we can get all our friends in for this performance.”
 
Ascend Amphitheater has added a second night, Friday, July 31, 2015, with tickets going on sale to general public Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. CT. General admission pit and reserved seating is priced at $85 and general admission lawn seats are $45. For tickets, please visit Ticketmaster.com.
 
For more information on Church, visit www.EricChurch.com.