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Country Throwback: 30 years since Billy Ray's "Some Gave All"

5/19/2022

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This just in from the "I'm THIS old" department...


BILLY RAY CYRUS CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM SOME GAVE ALL

Today Billy Ray Cyrus celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his iconic debut album, Some Gave All. The album, which includes Cyrus' No. 1 hit single, "Achy Breaky Heart," was a breakout success, which catapulted the Kentucky native into superstar status and he quickly became a household name. Some Gave All earned the rank as the No. 1 best-selling album of 1992, reached RIAA® 9x multi-platinum status in the U.S. and remained Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart for 17 consecutive weeks. 
​To date, Cyrus's albums have accumulated over 930 million streams globally.


To stream and download Some Gave All, click HERE.

Some Gave All, released via Mercury Records, produced Billboard chart-toppers "Could've Been Me", “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and "She's Not Cryin' Anymore" along with Cyrus's RIAA® multi-platinum hit "Achy Breaky Heart," which spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, as well as a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Achy Breaky Heart" became a worldwide sensation and has now amassed nearly 400 million streams globally along with the recently remastered music video, which has garnered 89 million views. This single also earned Cyrus GRAMMY nominations for Record of the Year, Best Country Vocal Performance (Male) and Best New Artist. (And honorary "redneck 'Romeo'" status, see the embedded Dolly video below for a fine demonstration). 

Some Gave All sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

SOME GAVE ALL TRACKLISTING:
1. "Could've Been Me"
2. "Achy Breaky Heart"
3. "She's Not Cryin' Anymore"
4. “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?”
5. "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"
6. "Someday, Somewhere, Somehow"
7. "Never Thought I'd Fall in Love with You"
8. "Ain't No Good Goodbye"
9. "I'm So Miserable"
10. "Some Gave All"

ABOUT BILLY RAY CYRUS: 
Throughout his nearly three-decade career of Billboard chart success, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved global success as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and philanthropist. The critically and commercially acclaimed superstar has established himself as a household name across multiple areas of the entertainment landscape, including music, television, theater and more. When one scopes out Cyrus’s trophy case, the awards are represented across all genres: GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV VMA Moonmen, Country Music Association Awards, American Music Awards and Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Juno Awards, among many other accolades. The Flatwoods, KY native exploded onto the music scene when his first album, Some Gave All, debuted on the all-genre Billboard album chart at No. 1 and stayed there for a record-breaking 17 weeks in 1992. The lead single, "Achy Breaky Heart," became a phenomenon and went multi-platinum. After "Achy Breaky Heart," Cyrus followed up with back-to-back hits “It Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Crying Anymore,” “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and the anthemic “Some Gave All.” Cyrus knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with his second No. 1 album, It Won’t Be The Last, featuring smash hits “In the Heart of a Woman,” “Words By Heart” and “Somebody New.” His success continued with dozens more singles that redefined country music. He's also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in the series Doc and Still The King, as well as the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley.
​To keep up with Cyrus, follow him on 
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and visit billyraycyrus.com.

#ThrowbackThursday #BillyRay #MemorialDay #Veterans
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COUNTRY MUSIC ICON KEITH WHITLEY FINALLY NO STRANGER TO THE HALL OF FAME

5/17/2022

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Brooks & Dunn provided compelling delivery as hosts while announcing the three 2022 CMA Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees, reflecting on achievements and sharing stories with the crowd gathered at the Hall of Fame. Record executive Joe Galante was clearly moved at the news as he shared specifics of how much the recognition moved him (and Brooks & Dunn added personal touches to his music business story, too). Lorrie Morgan spoke touchingly on Whitley's behalf and also recognized Whitley's family members who were in attendance. The event shed even more light on Whitley's background - not the least of which is the fact that his untimely death came mere weeks before (a what was meant to be a surprise to him, he never knew) an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. The groundbreaking Jerry Lee Lewis rounds out this year's three. Lewis made it well known he was just so grateful and happy to be there, thanking everyone and smiling as he began to speak after an introduction of "getting his name out there any way he could", proving it true by starting his acceptance with: "I'm Jerry Lee Lewis."

Lewis will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category and Whitley will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category while Galante will be inducted in the “Non-Performer” category.

"To be recognized by Country Music with their highest honor is a humbling experience,” says Lewis. “The little boy from Ferriday, La. listening to Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams never thought he'd be in a Hall amongst them. I am appreciative of all those who have recognized that Jerry Lee Lewis music is Country Music and to our almighty God for his never-ending redeeming grace."

A formal induction ceremony for Lewis, Whitley and Galante will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the CMA Theater this Fall. Since 2007, the Museum’s Medallion Ceremony, a reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, has served as the official rite of induction for new members. 

--written by Melissa Coker, with some quotes courtesy Zach Farnum at 117 Entertainment. 
Tremendous congratulations to all of the inductees. And if you'd like to watch the full video for yourself, here it is (though unfortunately at any given moment the CMA may or may not have it set to private):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaiE_tivA6Q

#countrymusic #traditionalcountry #memphis #wholelottashakin #countrymusichalloffame

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Hit Singer/Songwriter Paslay Presents Pluckily-Dubbed "Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night" Project

4/15/2022

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Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night Track List:
1. High Class
2. Barefoot Bluejean Night
3. The Driver
4. Friday Night
5. Rewind
6. Song About A Girl
7. Even If It Breaks Your Heart
8. Angel Eyes
9. She Don't Love You

Eric Paslay w/ The Shires UK Tour Dates:
April 21 - Weymouth, UK , Weymouth Pavilion  - SOLD OUT
April 22 - Aberystwyth, UK, Aberystwyth Arts Centre Great Hall
April 23 - Cardiff, UK, St. David's Hall
April 25 - Brighton, UK, Brighton Hall
April 27 - Basingstoke, UK, The Anvil
April 28 - Torquay, UK, Princess Theatre
April 30 - Stoke On Trent, UK, Victoria Hall Stoke
May 1 - Bristol, UK o2 Academy Bristol
May 2 - Liverpool, UK, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
May 4 - Carlisle, UK, Sands Centre
May 5 - Gateshead, UK, Sage Gateshead
May 6 - York, UK, York Barbican - SOLD OUT OUT
May 8 - Edinburgh, UK, The Liquid Room - SOLD OUT
May 9 - Aberdeen, UK, Beach Ballroom
May 11 - Lincoln, UK, Engine Shed
May 12 - Folkestone, UK, Leas Cliff Hall
May 13 - Bedford, UK, Bedford Corn Exchange
May 15 - Cambridge, UK, Corn Exchange
May 16 - Manchester, UK, The Bridgewater Hall
May 17 - Birmingham, UK, Symphony Hall
May 19 - Oxford, UK, New Theatre Oxford
May 20 - Guildford, UK, Guildford G Live - SOLD OUT
May 21 - Ipswich, UK, Regent Theatre
May 23 - Nottingham, UK, Nottingham Royal Centre
May 24 - London, UK, The London Palladium
Touring with The Shires on 20+ UK dates through May

This one goes out to the wild hearts: In case you were out there as a drifter, dreamer, hearing the rhythm of a beat-up old guitar, painting the sky behind your shining light...

Co-writer of Keith Urban smash "Wild Hearts" singer/songwriter Eric Paslay independently releases his Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night album today. The pinnacle moment marks the first time he has recorded his own takes on many of these major hits made famous by his contemporaries like Jake Owen, Eli Young Band, Rascal Flatts ("Rewind") and others, along with some of his own tunes revisited. Eric has cemented himself as a certified hitmaker and one of the most influential writers and singers in country music. The album, produced by Mitch Furr, can be found on fans' favorite platforms here. Paslay's "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" also gets a brand new lyric video which features personal and never-before-seen pictures and videos of Eric's journey in music, watch here! Follow the exclusive photo moments and memories he shares from his journey on his Instagram.

He says: "I can guarantee y'all a project with songs you already love and 5 #1's. Have fun. I sure did when we recorded them!!"

Eric is capping off the Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night project with the No. 1 single, "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" made popular by Eli Young Band. The song went on to be certified 2x multi-platinum by the RIAA, named one of the "Top 100 Songs of the Decade" by Country Aircheck and GRAMMY and ACM nominated. The album also includes the No. 1, platinum-certified, and another "Top 100 Songs of the Decade" winner, "Angel Eyes," recorded by Love and Theft. The masterfully bare piano-infused achiness of "She Don't Love You," released by Paslay himself, was ACM-nominated for Song of the Year and another renowned success. 

"I've loved these songs from the day I wrote them. Finally, as an independent artist, I had the opportunity to reimagine, record and own these masters. People have always asked if I'm more of a singer or more of a songwriter. The answer is I'm BOTH and always will be and this project exemplifies just that," said Paslay.

The next of the cutting-edge singer/songwriter's NFT Drops will be April 20 and will give fans the opportunity to bid on 10 NFTs to gain ownership of 1% master recording royalty participation of Eric's new album.

#countrymusic #countrymusicUK #independent #singersongwriter #lyricist
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Time for Christmas cheer(s) with "Christmas Whiskey"

11/30/2021

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#countrymusic #christmasoriginals #whiskey #Christmas #ErinEnderlin #CanterburyTales
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Foul Play? Nope! Joe Nichols Hits One Out of the Park with "Home Run" Official Music Video Debut: Teams Up with CMT for Exclusive Premiere

11/15/2021

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This is no foul play: Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols debuts the official music video for his latest single, the multi-meaning “Home Run,” today, Monday, November 15. The video world premiered on CMT this morning and will continue airing throughout the day on CMT Music. Fans can also check out the moving video at CMT.com. 

Filmed in and around Nashville including the Music City Baseball field, and directed by David “Doc” Abbott, the “Home Run” music video chronicles a day in Nichols’ life on the road and the sweet reunion with his family – wife Heather and daughters Dylan (9) and Georgia (7) – as he returns home on his bus.

“This video really captures the lyrics of the song, those moments of me working and out on the road and getting to come home,” says Nichols. “I love that my family is in it. I loved having my wife and my kids, my mom, and my sister in it.  That’s what I really miss when I’m out on the road.  It’s the first time my wife, Heather has been in one of my videos so that was a lot of fun.”

“Home Run” was penned by award-winning songwriters Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ross Copperman. The song marks Nichols’ first new music since his 2018 EP, Never Gets Old: Traditional Country Series, and the first music since reuniting with veteran label head Benny Brown with whom Nichols enjoyed two multi-week No. 1 singles, the RIAA Gold-certified hits “Yeah” and “Sunny and 75” from the critically-acclaimed album, Crickets.

The video premiere follows the announcement of Nichols’ long-awaited new album, Good Day For Living, releasing on 2/11/22. The 13-song collection, his inaugural project with new label home and tenth studio album, ushers in a new era of classic-influenced country music from one of the format’s most-lauded 21st-century traditionalists. 

His first new full-length project in four years, Good Day For Living reunites Nichols with acclaimed music producers Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George, who helmed his 2013 album Crickets containing back-to-back number 1 GOLD-certified hits "Sunny and 75" and "Yeah.” Cones also produced Nichols’ follow-up album, critically acclaimed Never Gets Old.

In addition to his newest single, "Home Run,” the album features “Screened In,” (out now).  "I Wanna Be Your Tonight" (available 12/10) and the title track," Good Day For Living” (available 1/28).  The entire project is a no-doubt nod to Nichols’ traditional roots, showcasing his smooth baritone on Saturday night dancehall stunner “Brokenhearted,” the light and fun “I Got Friends That Do,” featuring Blake Shelton, and the classic country tear-jerker “She Was.”

Pre-Save/Pre-Add Good Day For Living HERE.

About Joe Nichols:
Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless – one who has racked up a half-dozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music's past and present. It's an approach that has earned Nichols three GRAMMY nominations, a CMA award, an ACM trophy, a CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” Award as well as multiple gold and platinum-certified records. Nichols’ additional honors include awards from Billboard, Radio & Records and Music Row Magazine as well as a New York Times “Best-Albums-of-the-Year” nod. The celebrated star has appeared on national media programs ranging from the ACM Presents: Superstar Duets on CBS to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The View, Entertainment Tonight and Austin City Limits.


For the latest news on Nichols visit: www.JoeNichols.com and follow him (@JoeNichols) on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Good Day For Living - TRACKLIST
 

1. “Brokenhearted” (Rhett Akins, Marv Green, John Thomas Harding)
2. “I Got Friends That Do” (feat. Blake Shelton) (Danick Dupelle, Tebey Ottoh, Jimmy Thow)
3. “Home Run” (Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson, Ross Copperman)
4. “Dance With the Girl” (Jason Gantt, John Pierce, Emily Shackelton)
5. “I Wanna Be Your Tonight” (Philip O’Donnell, Wade Kirby, Marv Green)
6. “Good Day For Living” (Dave Cohen, Bobby Hambrick, Neil Mason)
7. “Screened In” (Neil Thrasher, Anthony Jerome Martin)
8. “That’s How I Grew Up” (Steven McMorran, Josh London, Adam Craig)
9. “Reckon” (Derek George, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover)
10. “Why Can’t She” (Adam Craig, Jon Nite, Matt Rogers)
11. “One Two Step Closer” (Justin Lantz, Clint Daniels, Lance Miller)
12. “Hawaii on Me” (Chris Janson, Will Nance, Kelly Roland)
13. “She Was” (Neal Coty, Jimmy Melton)

#BlakeShelton #ChrisJanson #Songwriters #CountryMusic #NewMusic #MusicCity #MusicCityBaseball #Sounds

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Joe Nichols and daughters Georgia & Dylan - "Home Run" video shoot. Credit: David "Doc" Abbott
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Get a Leg Up! It's Here: Deana Carter and Guests Prick-ily Revisit the Uncomfortably Eternal Question "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" of 5x Platinum Debut

11/5/2021

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Carter Releases Re-Recordings, Brand New Digital Material Commemorating the 25th of remembering "...when 30 was old"

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November 5, 2021 – Today, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Deana Carter’s 5x platinum debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, Capitol Records/UMe released 25th Anniversary Editions of the groundbreaking album. LISTEN NOW and BELOW see new exclusive footage of Carter reflecting on her debut album and the staying power of “Strawberry Wine”.​

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Carter is also releasing a new music video for the remake of her breakout 2x platinum, award-winning, debut hit single “Strawberry Wine.” WATCH HERE (or below). From Carter’s signature songbird vocals and the piano intro that instantly takes you back to 1996, to the sonic sounds of country artists Ashley McBryde, Lauren Alaina, Kylie Morgan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and the reimagined arrangement, Carter has outdone herself this time around. The girl power in the recording studio is as pure as the song itself, with glimpses of the emotional artists at the mic, the finest Nashville session players, and the bottle of bubbly to celebrate the session when they finished. The behind-the-scenes look was shot at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville.
 
The song -- co-written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison -- has stood the test of time; which is a testament to the power of a well-crafted story song and to Carter’s stunning voice. Even as a newcomer in 1996, Carter was able to waltz right in and reach No. 1 with “Strawberry Wine.” Her very first single off of her very first album went on to be named the Country Music Association’s Single of the Year and Song of the Year in 1997, and “Strawberry Wine” was also nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Country Song, the Academy of Country Music Awards for Best Country Song,  and the Country Music Radio Awards for Song of the Year. The official music video from 1996 is full of nostalgia and was directed by Roger Pistole.
 
The 25th anniversary editions of Carter’s album being released today from Capitol Nashville/UMe have been remastered from the original recordings and will be released on CD with two bonus tracks, as well as a Digital Deluxe with an additional ten songs, seven of which will be available digitally for the first time.CLICK HERE TO ORDER EITHER FORMAT. 
 
“These new versions are a way of raising a glass to everyone who loves these songs, and to the country radio stations still playing them, and to say thank you. I hope everyone enjoys celebrating 25 years of Did I Shave My Legs for This? as much as I've enjoyed putting together these very special releases,” Carter shared.
 
Carter will be celebrating the album’s release when she headlines a one-night-only show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on November 18, with special guests Charles Esten and Breland, as well as appearances by Terri Clark, Kylie Morgan and more surprise guests. Tickets available HERE.
 
“It is such an honor and a career highlight to finally headline the Ryman, our sacred Mother Church, especially being a Nashville native and growing up in the industry, knowing that my dad, Fred Carter, Jr., performed on that stage with so many greats,” Carter says. “And all falling within the 25th anniversary re-release of my very first album Did I Shave My Legs for This? on UMG Nashville. It is a ‘pinch-me’ moment now, and it will be on that super special night, too.”
 
In addition, Carter will be hosting a virtual listening party to let the whole world hear the album today (November 5) at 2 p.m. CT. Join HERE. And later this month, on November 16 at 8 p.m. CT, Carter will be chatting with fans about the 25th Anniversary Edition on Talk Shop LIVE, hosted by Kelly Sutton. Join that chat HERE.
 
Did I Shave My Legs for This?
25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION CD + DIGITAL DELUXE
CD
1. “I’ve Loved Enough to Know”
2. “We Danced Anyway”
3. “Count Me In”
4. “If This Is Love”
5. “Love Ain’t Worth Making”
6. “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye”
7. “How Do I Get There”
8. “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original)
9. “That’s How You Know It’s Love”
10. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (remastered original)
11. “To The Other Side”
12. “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version) featuring Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill
13. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (2021 version) featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, and Vince Gill
 
DIGITAL DELUXE
1. “I’ve Loved Enough to Know”
2. “We Danced Anyway”
3. “Count Me In”
4. “If This Is Love”
5. “Love Ain't Worth Making”
6. “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye”
7. “How Do I Get There”
8. “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original)
9. “That’s How You Know It’s Love”
10. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (remastered original)
11. “To The Other Side”
12. “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version) featuring Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill
13. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (2021 version) featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, and Vince Gill
14. “Angel Without a Prayer”
15. “Rita Valentine”
16. “I Can’t Shake You”**
17. “Are You Coming Home Today?”**
18. “Turn Those Wheels Around”**
19. “Graffiti Bridge”
20. “We Share a Wall”**
21. “Don’t Let Go”**
22. “Just What You Need”**
23. “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” (alternate version)**
** Previously unreleased digitally

#CMAs #CountryMusicAwards #CMA #NoShaveNovember #DeanaCarter #StrawberryWine #Sara Evans #TerriClark #ChipEsten #CharlesEsten #Nashville #CountryMusic #NewMusic



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Eddie Montgomery Releases Debut Solo Album, Celebrates with Grand Ole Opry Performance (and a movie)

11/2/2021

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We love having @LuckymanEddie celebrating his new CD with us! pic.twitter.com/iCCcACw4cu

— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) November 3, 2021
Above: Tracy Lawrence featuring Eddie Montgomery, "Price of Fame"

​Ain't No Closing Me Down tracklist:

01. “Ain’t No Closing Me Down” (Eddie Montgomery, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
02.  “Alive And Well” (Eddie Montgomery, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
03.  “My Son” (Eddie Montgomery, Noah Gordon)
04.  “That’s The Kinda Man I Am” (Eddie Montgomery, Kim Tribble, Ira Dean)
05.  “Higher” f/Tanya Tucker (Jim “Moose” Brown, David Wade, Shane Grove, Erik Michael Westfall)
06.  “Play That Game” (Eddie Montgomery, Ira Dean, David Lee Murphy, Justin Weaver)
07.  “Kickin’ It Up” (Eddie Montgomery, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
08.  “She Just Loves Me” (Eddie Montgomery, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
09.  “Sounds Like A Tuesday” (Jeffrey Steele, Wyatt Durrette, Stephen Wilson)
10.  “Cry Whiskey” (Eddie Montgomery, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
11.  “Ain’t She Beautiful” (Walker Montgomery, Chris Rafetto, Brendan Cooney)
12.  “Somewhere South” (Tony Lane)
EDDIE MONTGOMERY'S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM, “AIN'T NO CLOSING ME DOWN” RELEASED OCTOBER 29, 2021

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT WALMART.COM - ORDER NOW

PEOPLE.COM PREMIERES NEW SONG AND VIDEO, "MY SON" 


"Ain’t No Closing Me Down,” country superstar Eddie Montgomery’s debut solo 12-track album, will be available exclusively at Walmart on October 29 via Average Joe's Entertainment. Available for order at Walmart.com, the new album was produced by Grammy-award-winning producer Noah Gordon and award-winning producer, Shannon Houchins. “My Son,” featured on the new album and in new American Western film Old Henry premiered on People.com.

Montgomery Gentry’s sound is at the heart and soul of Eddie Montgomery’s album. The Wild Bunch, Montgomery Gentry’s band for the past 20 years, played on the recording sessions for the new album and provides both a tribute to Montgomery’s late partner, Troy Gentry, as well as a sonic bridge to carry out his legacy well into the future.

“Troy is with me and will always be with me. He helped me write this album,” remarked Montgomery who wrote on eight of the 12 tracks. “I got together with some of my best songwriting buddies and we wrote about life – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the party on the weekends." 

The title track is a rock-driven, honky-tonk offering that addresses Montgomery’s outlook for the future; “Alive and Well,” “sings about resilience in the face of adversity,” (Rolling Stone Country), and “My Son” featured on the soundtrack of a new American Western film, “Old Henry,” is a cautionary tale from a father to a son. Highlights on the new album also include “Higher,” a duet with country royalty Tanya Tucker; “She Just Loves Me,” a love song to his wife  - the first love song Montgomery has ever written; and “Ain’t She Beautiful,” an incredible ballad co-written by nephew Walker Montgomery.


About Eddie Montgomery
With 20 plus charted singles, the Kentucky-born multi-platinum Montgomery Gentry has earned CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY awards and nominations with undeniable blue-collar anthems like “Hell Yeah,” “My Town,” and “Hillbilly Shoes." They notched five No. 1 singles, "If You Ever Stop Loving Me," "Something To Be Proud Of," "Lucky Man," "Back When I Knew It All" and "Roll With Me." They were inducted as Grand Ole Opry members in 2009 and were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. Montgomery Gentry released the full-length album Outskirts (Deluxe) in November 201
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#countrymusic #montgomerygentry #montgomerynewmusic #luckyman #giftsforthemusiclover #oldhenry
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Tail-Wagging Good Timing - Presley & Taylor Kick Off Dog Adoption Month with "Choose Me"

10/1/2021

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PicturePresley & Taylor (center) and The Edde Brothers production company's John Edde (l.) and Matt Edde (r.) share a moment with the puppy on set of Presley & Taylor's "Choose Me" music video.


Proceeds of the Single to Benefit PEDIGREE Foundation
 
Check Out the New Release HERE

Sister duo Presley & Taylor first recorded their touching new single “Choose Me” a couple of years ago and kept it in their back pocket for just the right time. After seeing a recent news story about an organization transferring 19 dogs and cats from a Baton Rouge shelter in the path of Hurricane Ida, they knew the time was now. Presley and Taylor asked their record label, White Mustang Records, to adjust their release schedule to accommodate the release of “Choose Me” in time for October’s Dog Adoption Month.

“We’ve been hanging on to ‘Choose Me,’ because we just loved the song,” said Presley & Taylor jointly. “Pet adoption is very close to our hearts and seeing the news story really struck a chord with us. We hope this song spurs people to adopt a pet from a local shelter and give a dog or cat the love it deserves.”

The single cover art (see below) features Presley & Taylor’s own rescue dog Rocky. The cuddly King Charles mix was first rescued by their grandmother in Connecticut. After her passing, the girls brought Rocky to live with them in Nashville.

Coinciding with the single release, Presley & Taylor are also thrilled to announce that they have decided to support PEDIGREE Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Franklin, TN, with proceeds from the streaming and downloads of “Choose Me" benefiting the organization. Proceeds from the single will support PEDIGREE Foundation’s annual grant program, which supports rescues and shelters across the country. Presley & Taylor will serve as PEDIGREE Foundation ambassadors encouraging their fans to adopt, volunteer or donate to help end pet homelessness.

The need to help rescues and shelters across the country has increased due to the pandemic and recent emergency situations, such as Hurricane Ida and the fires in California and surrounding states that have displaced many animals in need of a loving home. PEDIGREE Foundation works tirelessly to end pet homelessness and help dogs get the loving homes they deserve.  

“PEDIGREE Foundation does a great job building awareness and identifying specific needs in times of disaster to make sure that resources go where they’re needed most,” said Presley & Taylor. “This relationship aligns perfectly with the goals we have for this song and helping spread awareness for pet adoption, and we are so proud to support PEDIGREE Foundation as ambassadors."

Written by Tim Johnson and Joseph Williams Pupora, “Choose Me” is available at all streaming platforms via OneRPM now, coinciding with the start of Dog Adoption Month, and will be made available to radio via PlayMPE on October 4. The song can be streamed and downloaded HERE. 

A music video directed by The Edde Brothers is in the works. 

​The duo has recorded music, interviews and more at the Rebel Ranch Sound Stage, and the first official release, a beautiful a cappella rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” received over a half million views over July 4
th weekend. Their “22 Red Flags” single followed the career-establishing “Everybody Sees It” and “Don’t Even Know Your Mama” singles, which have garnered millions of combined streams. The “Everybody Sees It” music video premiered on CMT Music and CMT.com and hit the #1 spot on the fan-voted CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown. 
 
Follow Presley & Taylor at:
presleyandtaylor.com
facebook.com/presleyandtaylor
instagram.com/presleyandtaylor/
twitter.com/presleyntaylor
 
whitemustangrecords.com

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Michael Ray Rises to Occasion with Higher Education (and special guests)

9/2/2021

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"Whiskey and Rain" excels with half-full top 20 chart entry

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​Michael Ray's made top marks in country music (see the full "Whiskey and Rain" video below complete with emotional ending) - and he's not watering anything down on his new EP (well, unless you count the holy variety). -TCC

“I read the Waylon Jennings’ books and I watched the Loretta Lynn documentaries,” Ray shares.     “I did all this ‘research’ and thought, ‘Okay this is how they did it. They got in their cars and went bar to bar, fan to fan. That was the only thing I knew about breaking into the music industry at the time. So that’s what I set out to do, and thanks to some of my ‘professors’ in Eustis, I was able to break through in a similar way.”
 
Now, after garnering over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents, over 100 million YouTube views, three No. 1 hits and five RIAA Gold-certified singles, Ray has essentially earned his doctorate in country music, and that knowledge is shared through this seven-song collection Higher Education.
 
“It feels incredible to finally have these songs out there,” shares Ray. “I’ve already felt even closer to fans as they sing back to me onstage every night. It lets me know that songs like ‘Whiskey And Rain’ and ‘Picture’ resonate with them, just as they resonated with me when I first heard them or began writing them.
 
“There’s nothing better than music to make you feel less alone, to get you hyped up for a good time or as a soundtrack to reminisce on the past,” Ray continues. “I hope this album opens the door to fans to help them feel like they know me better not only as an artist but as a person too.”
 
Written by Tim Montana, Derek George, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell and Frank Rogers, and produced by Ross Copperman, Ray is joined by Lee Brice, Billy F. Gibbons, Tim Montana and Kid Rock on one of the first songs recorded for the album in the fall of 2020. The title track is a defiant and rebellious anthem about going through life, learning a lot along the way, and coming out of it stronger, having let it change you without hardening you.
 
They all said I wouldn’t amount to nothin’
But I know a thing or two ‘bout a thing two
Ain’t gonna tell it all but I’ll tell you something
There’s a lot of things that they don’t teach in school
I got my higher education
Good ole boy, bad reputation
School of hard knocks with a 4.0
Learning how to rock, learning how to roll
 
Having made his Opry debut in April 2015 with the help of his grandfather’s guitar, as of last month Ray has already just marked his 58th Opry appearance in those six years.
 
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Ray was joined by special guests for a unique edition of his Honky Tonk Tuesday series, which landed the Florida native on the No. 32 spot on Pollstar’s 2020 “Top 100 Livestreamers.” The show took place in person at The Nashville Palace as well as virtually and can be re-watched on Michael Ray's Facebook page.
 
Higher Education track list:
 
1.     Whiskey And Rain (Josh Thompson, Jesse Frasure)
2.     Just The Way I Am (Michael Hardy, Ben West, Josh Miller)
3.   Holy Water (Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, Michael Hardy) *NOTE not the same as song with the same title recorded by Big & Rich
4.     Picture (Michael Ray, David Garcia, Michael Hardy)
5.     Higher Education feat., Lee Brice, Billy F. Gibbons, Tim Montana and Kid Rock (Tim Montana, Derek George, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Frank Rogers)
6.     Live Without You (Michael Hardy, Jessi Alexander, Corey Crowder)
7.     Didn’t Know I Was Country (Michael Ray, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley)
 
Catch Ray on the road with his Just The Way I Am 2021 tour as it continues before wrapping in the fall at Tortuga Music Festival. Tickets are available at MichaelRayMusic.com. He's also joining Tracy Lawrence's annual "Mission Possible" November event in Nashville alongside Lainey Wilson and Dustin Lynch. Tickets here: 
www.eventbrite.com/e/tracy-lawrences-missionpossible-turkey-fry-benefit-concert-tickets-174510213747
 

Just The Way I Am 2021 Tour Dates (headlining unless otherwise noted):

Sept. 4                         Touchdowns & Tunes                                    Paducah, Ky.
*Support to Brantley Gilbert and Ashley McBryde
Sept. 10                       Washington State Fair                                  Puyallup, Wash.
Sept. 17                       Allegan County Fair 2021                              Allegan, Mich.
Sept. 18                       Swine N Dine                                                 Paxton, Ill.
Sept. 23                       Island Hopper Songwriters Festival            Ft. Myers, Fla.
Sept. 24                       Kern County Festival 2021     `                       Bakersfield, Calif.
Sept. 25                       Tunes & Tacos Festival 2021                         Yuma, Ariz.
Sept. 30                       The Blue Note                                                Columbia, Mo.
Oct. 1                           Joe’s on Weed St.                                           Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 2                          Dusty Armadillo                                             Rootstown, Ohio
Oct. 8                          Bluestone                                                        Columbus, Ohio
Oct. 9                          8 Seconds Saloon                                            Indianapolis, Ind.
Oct. 12                        Von Braun Center Arena                                Huntsville, Ala.
*Support to Lee Greenwood, Big & Rich, Crystal Gale and Dustin Lynch
Oct. 14                        Six String Grill & Stage                                    Foxborough, Mass.
Oct. 15                        Granite State Music Hall                                Laconia, N.H.
Nov. 14                       Tortuga Music Festival                                   Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
*Support to Jon Pardi
 

 


​#countrymusic #newmusic #billygibbons #whiskeyandrain #opry
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NEW DOUBLE VINYL LP RELEASE HAS HAPPY GIRL MARTINA MCBRIDE SEAING BLUE AND FEELING #BLESSED                  *SEE GREATEST HITS TRACK LIST*

8/23/2021

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Martina McBride is currently on quite a ride opening select dates for Alabama and begins Blake Shelton's Heroes and Friends tour with Trace Adkins (just in time for new music from Trace), Tracy Byrd, and Lindsay Ell in September. And it seems only fitting that the woman behind "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" would produce sea blue vinyl.

​DOUBLE VINYL AVAILABLE NOW
NEW MARTINA MCBRIDE - GREATEST HITS:  THE RCA YEARS 
BUY SEA BLUE VINYL AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT WALMART NOW

The black double LP is available on  MartinaMcBride.com and  select retailers. View all retailers carrying McBride’s Greatest Hits: The RCA Years in all formats and order it now here. 

​She will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her signing date with RCA Records, her first record deal, on Oct. 1, 2021 later this year. 


DOUBLE LP: Martina McBride – The RCA Years
Track Listing: Side A
  1. The Time Has Come
  2. That’s Me
  3. My Baby Loves Me
  4. Independence Day
  5. Where I Used To Have A Heart
  6. Life #9
Side B
  1. Wild Angels
  2. Safe In The Arms Of Love
  3. Cry On The Shoulder Of The Road
  4. Happy Girl
  5. A Broken Wing
  6. Wrong Again
Side C
  1. Whatever You Say
  2. I Love You
  3. Love’s The Only House
  4. Concrete Angel
  5. Blessed
  6. When God-Fearin’ Women Get The Blues
Side D
  1. Where Would You Be
  2. This One’s For The Girls
  3. How Far
  4. In My Daughter's Eyes
  5. Anyway
  6. Wrong Baby Wrong Baby Wrong

#Martina #MartinaBestKnown #MartinaGreatestHits #BlakeSheltonTour #TraceAdkins #WomeninCountry #ThisOnesfortheGirls #Blessed

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