 (Press Release) Billboard charting country artist Tyler Barham gears up for the release of his fourth EP, HISTORY, which will be available this Friday, May 19, 2017 at all online retailers. Fans who pre-order the album now instantly get two tracks from the EP including No End Weekend and History, a duet with YouTube star Megan Davies.
“I’m so excited to release new music,” says Tyler. “These are songs I’ve been playing at shows for a while, and the ones people seem to request the most. I’m already getting tweets and Facebook messages from fans who love the two tracks they get when they pre-order.” This six-song EP can be pre-ordered on iTunes HERE and has an official release date of Friday, May 19. Produced by David Flint, the songs, all co-written by Tyler, incorporate meaningful lyrics, catchy melodies and powerful vocal delivery. While in the studio recording the title track, History, Tyler knew the song would be a perfect duet if he could find the right artist. A few phone calls later, Pop YouTube artist Megan Davies was in the studio laying down vocals for the second verse. Megan, a YouTube superstar, has over 1.1 million YouTube subscribers, 2 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 122 million Spotify streams.
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 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 17, 2017 Press Release) – Ray Scott’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Guitar For Sale, is available for pre-order now on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and at RayScott.com. Scott has also set a date for his album release show and fan club party, conveniently taking place on Saturday, June 10, amidst the hype of CMA Music Festival.
Those who pre-order Guitar For Sale on iTunes will receive the album’s lead single, “Livin’ This Way,” as well as the brand-new track “Soberin’ Up.” Each of the project’s 11 songs were penned/co-penned by Scott, and boast the acclaimed artist’s instantly recognizable, traditional country baritone and truthful lyrics. Fans will certainly want to add Scott’s Guitar For Sale album release party to their schedule for CMA Music Festival, as the event will include meet and greet and an hour-plus acoustic performance by Scott. The party will kick off at 3:00 p.m. CT on June 10 at Courtyard Nashville Downtown (170 4th Ave. N.). Tickets and event details are available HERE. Ticket holders will also receive a Guitar For Sale CD. Keep up with Ray Scott on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and at RayScott.com.  (Press Release) Award winning singer/songwriter, Matt Rogers, is excited to announce the release of his sophomore EP, Richest Place On Earth, premiering at online retailers on Friday, May 26th. The Georgia native recorded the project under multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated producer Matt McClure (Lee Brice, Lindsay Ell). Fans can pre-order the project today by clicking here and instantly receive the single, Forgettin' You Was Fun.
"I feel like this record really shows who I am as an artist and songwriter," says Rogers. "I wrote or co-wrote every song on the project. They're all different because they each represent different points in my life. I want the listener to listen to it from start to finish without wanting to skip around and with the help of Matt McClure's amazing production skills I believe we accomplished that."  Charlottesville, VA (Press Release) -- The Festy Experience is excited to announce the first half of its music lineup for the 8th annual festival, happening October 5-8, 2017 in the Blue Ridge Bowl at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, Virginia. The lineup comprises a carefully curated blend of national and local roots music acts, featuring The Infamous Stringdusters, Drive-By Truckers, Sam Bush Band, The Travelin' McCourys, The Jerry Douglas Band, Cabinet, Billy Strings, Love Canon, Carl Anderson, and The 8th Annual Garrettgrass Gospel Hour. And this is just half of the artist lineup. The next installment of artists will be announced on Wednesday, June 14th. Tickets are on-sale now.
The Festy Experience came about as an idea between Virginia-native Michael Allen by and The Infamous Stringdusters in 2009. Allenby’s Charlottesville-based company, The Artist Farm, was working with the band at the time in management. They got to talking and wanted to organize an event that grew out of the band’s shared experiences with fans over the years on the road. Music was a focus, but it was always more than music to them. Some had started raising families and community has always been at the heart of their involvement in the festival scene. Throughout the event's seven-year history, The Festy Experience team has worked hard to produce a festival experience that illustrates its core values: a love of craft food & beer (they will be offering a variety of Virginia's award winning craft beer), appreciation for the outdoors, and stellar music. A family-friendly atmosphere is key; along with a family camping area, there will be a large kids area, a teen zone, special programming, a kids instrument making workshop, as well as other family activities.  Photo Credit: Amy Phillips (Nashville, Tenn. - May 16, 2017 Press Release) – Singer/Songwriter Amber Hayes is releasing new music and marking a return to her small town, Southern roots, with latest single, “My Hometown,” to release on May 19. The pride and smile that comes across your face, when reflecting on where you grew up, “Hometown” achieves this heartwarming feeling expanding beyond a physical destination.
“I was raised in a very small town in Oklahoma and that was a big inspiration behind this song, and honestly a bunch of the songs that I write,” comments Hayes, “This song in particular focused on the reasons why you'd never want to leave your hometown, and why you'd end up returning to your roots or returning to your hometown eventually.” Amber Hayes penned the song with Bill DiLuigi and JP Williams years ago. It wasn’t until after she was selected for the new HGTV series, Home Town, in which the hosts, husband-and-wife team, Ben and Erin, did a complete overhaul and renovation on Hayes newly purchased home in Laurel, Mississippi that Hayes brought the song to life and recorded the track. Reflecting the purpose behind the show, “My Hometown” is featured during Hayes’ episode, airing on HGTV on May 23. Additionally, Amber Hayes will once again host her popular show, Sweet Sunday Singing with Amber Hayes and Friends on Sunday, June 11 at the Listening Room, starting at 9 a.m. Hayes, Jeff Bates, Williams Honor, and more are set to perform.  Courtesy: Webster PR SANTA FE, Texas (May 16, 2017) – Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization, Helping A Hero, presented a specially adapted home for local wounded hero, Sgt (Ret.) Daniel Cowart, on Saturday, May 13 in Santa Fe, Texas. Country icon Lee Greenwood and special guests officially presented the keys to Sgt Cowart and his family in honor of his sacrifices for our country.
May 13 was also Sergeant Cowart's 10th anniversary of his alive date where he lost his left leg to a suicide bomber in Iraq during his time serving in the War on Terror. In addition, Cowart suffered nerve damage to his right leg and hearing loss in both ears, which makes it more difficult for him to perform basic daily functions. Having awarded over 100 homes in 22 states for wounded veterans, Helping A Hero partnered with Keystone Concrete to design a beautiful four bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home that is fully wheelchair accessible. It features wider doors and hallways, a roll-in shower, roll-under sink, and adapted toilet area to make daily life easier for Sergeant Cowart and his caretaker and wife, Sarah.  Credit: Becky Fluke MEET ADOPTABLE DOGS AT MUSIC CITY CENTER AND ENTER TO WIN A TRIP TO MAKE-OVER A SHELTER WITH MIRANDA
Nashville, TN (Press Release)– Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville GRAMMY Award-winner and 13 time CMA Award winner, Miranda Lambert announces details surrounding her MuttNation events to take place during CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN, June 8th through the 11th. To kick off the MuttNation festivities, Lambert will host the inaugural MuttNation March on the morning of June 8, where Lambert and her rescue dogs will get their “paws” marching from Nissan Stadium, over the Nashville Pedestrian Bridge, and ending in downtown Nashville. "So many shelter pets need a home, so we are going to march to raise awareness,” says Lambert. “Country music has the best fans in the world and together we can help so many animals find amazing homes." Fans and their mutts are encouraged to join in on the celebration and help spread awareness for shelter pets. Registration for the inaugural MuttNation March begins TODAY at MuttNationFoundation.com. The cost to register is $15 per person and includes an event t-shirt to wear during the MuttNation March.  Jon Stickley Trio. Photo by Heather Hambor From left to right: Patrick Armitage, Jon Stickley, Lyndsay Pruett New Album, Maybe Believe, Produced by Dave King (The Bad Plus) at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville NC
Out now on Amazon, iTunes, cdbaby, Bandcamp www.jonstickley.com/product/maybe-believe/ ASHEVILLE -- Jon Stickley Trio independently released their 3rd full length album, Maybe Believe, on May 12, 2017. Jon Stickley Trio create textural soundscapes combining Jon Stickley’s rapid-fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums. Produced by Dave King (Of The Bad Plus) at Echo Mountain Recording Studio in the band’s hometown of Asheville. On release week, NPR’s Folk Alley posted the world premiere of a stream of the entire album → www.folkalley.com/archives/001565.php. In April, Jon Stickley Trio performed on NPR's Mountain Stage and their episode is scheduled for broadcast this Friday, May 20 and begins feeding to 200+ NPR stations. Airtimes and stations can be found here: http://goo.gl/7p4Y7J. For more information and updates from the road, please visit www.jonstickley.com, www.facebook.com/JonStickleyTrio, www.instagram.com/jonstickleytrio, and www.twitter.com/jonstickleytrio.  John Lomax III receving the Jo Walker-Meador International Award in 2010. Pictured with Steve Moore, Country Music Association CEO at the time. Acclaimed music writer/industry veteran John Lomax III announces today’s release of FOLK, marking the start of the Sesquicentennial birthday celebration of his grandfather, famed Texan folklorist, John Avery Lomax (Lomax Sr.). The unique album includes 16 solo a cappella performances, sung by Lomax III’s father, John Avery Lomax Jr. The CD illustrates the recordings gathered during multiple expeditions from 1908-1947, by John Avery Lomax and his son, Alan. In addition, The University of Texas Press will reissue Lomax Sr.’s account of these early recording trips in his 1947 autobiography, Adventures of a Ballad Hunter. The tenacious ballad seekers crisscrossed 35 states, recording 5,500 stories, cowboy melodies, children’s tunes, Appalachian ballads, prison laments, work songs and lullabies.
"The songs my father sings on FOLK are part of the soundtrack of my life,” says Lomax III. “He learned them from his father who learned them during a life of song-catching. Now you can enjoy these vivid slices of our shared American heritage."  American classics recut at Sam Phillips’ historic Memphis studios.
Bobby Rush, Valerie June, Luther Dickinson, Jimbo Mathus, Amy LaVere and cast members of the Sun Records TV series are featured. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Press Release)— Red Hot: A Memphis Celebration of Sun Records is a jubilant, homegrown album honoring the legacy of the tiny independent label that changed the face of popular music. All proceeds from the Americana Music Society release, due May 26, 2017, will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases The collection is co-produced by singer-guitarist Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars, and Tamara Saviano, the Nashville-based writer-producer and author of Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark. A cast of roots music notables celebrates the work of Sam Phillips, an inaugural Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who founded his Sun label in 1952. |
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