October Music Row News 2017 with Preshias Harris

Music News including album and single releases, tour news, awards, conferences, festivals, charities, industry topics and more. This month includes The Oak Ridge Boys, Dierks, Dolly, The Judds, Logan Mize, Big Rich, Kenny Chesney, IEBA, Garth and more.

inside track on music row by preshias Harris

VERSE OF THE MONTH:

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul. – Psalm 108:1

ALBUM NEWS:

L-R: Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, Dave Cobb, Peter Cooper Photo Credit: Jon Mir

The Oak Ridge Boys announced they will release a project with acclaimed producer Dave Cobb in the first quarter of 2018. During an #AmericanaFest listening party at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, where the album was recorded, the Oaks performed songs from the yet-untitled project.

This is the group’s second project with Cobb, who produced the Oaks’ acclaimed The Boys Are Back album released in 2009. For the new project, Cobb’s vision for the Oaks was to dig way back into their roots of gospel music. But a different kind of gospel; one that took a hard look at the early days of rock and roll, which was influenced by spiritual, or black gospel. Music & tour news at oakridgeboys.com.

ARTIST NEWS:

BMG has announced it will release legendary Rockabilly and Country music pioneer Wanda Jackson’s autobiography ‘Every Night Is Saturday Night: A Country Girl’s Journey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ on November 14, 2017. The iconic performer is known as the “Queen of Rockabilly” and the “First Lady of Rock & Roll” landed more than thirty singles on the Country and Pop charts between 1954 and 1974. The book features over eighty photographs from her personal collection and a foreword by Elvis Costello.

Jackson’s debut single, “You Can’t Have My Love,” reached the Top 10 while she was still a sixteen-year-old high school student. She hit the road after graduation, playing package shows with Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley.

Wanda will launch the book with several public events and book signings around its release, including Tuesday, November 14 at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles and Saturday, December 2 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. More at wandajackson.com.

BAND NEWS:

Dugger Band released its debut single, titled “East Tennessee Son,” to country radio in mid-September. A Dugger Band/Paul David co-production, the track comes as a preview to the pair’s sophomore album by the same name, EAST TENNESSEE SON (anticipated in early December 2017). Jordan and Seth Dugger, natives of Greeneville, TN.

The reflective hometown ode warmly-paints a storyline spotlights a majestic panoramic view of the Smoky Mountains sheltering the streets below and captures the embracing welcome and comfortable familiarity of the place they call “home.” Showcasing the magic of family harmonies, the brothers share lead vocals taking a turn in each verse.

Dugger Band is actively involved with organizations lending assistance to those who have suffered from the tragic Gatlinburg fires. The duo is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the single to assist charities in rebuilding homes. The track is available via all major digital retail and streaming outlets. More at duggerband.com.

BLUEGRASS NEWS:

Donna Ulisse and her band celebrated the release of Donna’s 11th album, BREAKIN’ EASY is Donna’s first release on the Mountain Home Music Company label, with which she signed earlier this year. The album was produced by label mate and bluegrass music legend Doyle Lawson.

Country music fans remember Donna Ulisse from her days when she was signed to Atlantic Records in the early 1990s where she released a critically acclaimed album, Trouble at The Door, with three singles and two videos. These days Donna Ulisse is a key figure in the Bluegrass, Folk and Acoustic music scene as a singer and songwriter. Her single “It Could Have Been The Mandolin” topped the Bluegrass Unlimited chart at #1 for two months in a row in 2016. She also won the award for 2016 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Songwriter of the Year. Music and more at donnaulisse.com.

BOOK NEWS:

Naomi Judd is set to release the paperback version of her new book, “River of Time: My Descent Into Depression and How I Emerged With Hope” on Dec. 5. Judd, a Grammy-winning country icon, best-selling author, actress, and in-demand speaker, will be promoting the paperback release with multiple television, radio and online interviews, including an appearance on the TODAY Show Dec. 5. Judd first captured the attention of the entire world as half of The Judds, which she formed with her daughter Wynonna. The Judds sold 20 million records, scored fifteen No. 1 hits, and received more than 60 industry awards.  In the book, Judd shares her harrowing personal experience with the severe depression that almost killed her. Pre-order the book at naomijudd.com.

MORE BOOK NEWS:

‘Woman Walk The Line: How The Women of Country Music Changed Our Lives’ has made the ‘Best of Fall 2017’s Music Books’ list put out by No Depression’s Reading Room. It also became Amazon’s #1 Country Book, also rising to #15 on their ALL Music Genre List.

The anthology finds 27 women writers reflecting on the female country artist whose life and music impacted their own life. The eclectic collection that enlists women of all ages, races, orientations, and occupations is already generating buzz among journalists, musicians, and academics. ‘Woman Walk The Line’ represents as many perspectives as there are “kinds” of country music.

At a time when women are still vying for a meaningful place on country radio stations across the nation, these essays demonstrate both why and how the girl singers, as well as songwriters and musicians, carved out some of the genre’s most enduring recordings and empowering personas. It is now available at Amazon and wherever books are sold.

For more info: www.facebook.com/womanwalktheline/

CD NEWS:

Big & Rich have released their sixth studio album DID IT FOR THE PARTY, guesting on several national TV shows and a major media blitz including the musical guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” October 2. The new project features 13 new songs, all produced by Big Kenny and John Rich.

Fans, who are dubbed the “Freak Parade,” can order the album now on Apple Music / iTunes, Amazon and Google Play, as well as pick up a CD at major retailers nationwide through a partnership with TWIX®.

In addition to the lead single “California,” the album is classic Big & Rich, featuring a combination of upbeat anthems like the “Congratulations (You’re A Rockstar)” and “No Sleep,” while also showing their softer side with the heartfelt tribute to their sons, “My Son” featuring The Isaacs. Thirty Tigers and The Orchard are handling marketing and distribution for the album. Tour dates and more at bigandrich.com

CD RELEASES:

The highly-anticipated follow-up album to Nathan Stanley’s award-winning EVERY MILE album is CONTROVERSIAL MAN. The 12-track country-roots project is a diverse collection of songs old and new that includes both original offerings as well as renditions of Stanley’s favorite Country classics.

CONTROVERSIAL MAN celebrates Nathan Stanley’s biggest influences, both personally and professionally. To honor his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, the 2014 Dove award-winning artist includes several Gospel songs, including his original current single, “Why Do We Walk So Blind.” Stanley also pays tribute to his legendary grandfather, Dr. Ralph Stanley, with the notable track “He’ll Always be Papaw to Me.” Stanley rounds out the album by performing signature songs of a few artists he most admired.

The album is available via iTunes or by calling 615-491-2074. Stanley remains President/Owner of Stanley Music Group, LLC, based in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in single radio releases, music videos, recordings, and artist management. More at nathanstanleymusic.com.

CHARITY NEWS:

Blue Chair/Columbia Records artist Kenny Chesney has launched his only official charity, Love For Love City, to benefit US and British Virgin Islands victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “Getting supplies

“Getting supplies in is hard,” says Chesney. “Food, water, medical care are all in an emergency state. “Finding places for workers to stay is even harder now that Hurricane Maria has done so much damage to St. Croix. Because it’s so hard to get even the basic supplies in, let alone the news media, people really aren’t seeing how devastating these hurricanes have been.” Chesney personally has sent planeloads of food, water, medical supplies, generators, tools, clothes,

Chesney personally has sent planeloads of food, water, medical supplies, generators, tools, clothes, tarps, and camping equipment. He has also taken many people and their pets off the islands to the mainland in an attempt to lessen the strain on supplies across the various islands.

Chesney cautions people who wish to help to be careful of all charities claiming to be affiliated with or through his name, or any of the entities he is affiliated with. Love for Love City is the sole charity Chesney is working through – and all resources collected will be distributed through Love for Love City after proper evaluation.

The fund will support and give to local and national 501(c)3 charities aligned with our mission of getting relief where it’s needed, immediately and ongoing in the Virgin Islands. Love for Love City Foundation is a fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc., a 501(c)3 publicly supported charity registered with the IRS. Contributions can be made at http://bit.ly/LoveforLoveCity.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC NEWS:

RISE UP, the highly anticipated project from Cody McCarver, is finally available. Packed with inspirational tunes, McCarver’s brand of music – he calls it ‘Outlaw Gospel’ – encourages and challenges the listener.

The release marks a new chapter in the musician’s life. Cody, well-known for his ten-plus-year career with country music supergroup, Confederate Railroad, is excited.

“I’ve poured my heart and soul into this project,” states McCarver. “This is truly from the heart and I hope it’s a blessing to all who hear it.”

Audiences are already connecting with McCarver – the video for the single “Rise Up” has gone viral with over 330K views and the single is being played on radio across America. Rise Up, on 8:14 Records, is available on iTunes, Amazon and at CodyMcCarver.com.

CRACKER BARREL NEWS:

Bradley Walker has just completed an all-new, studio recording and live-concert DVD of gospel songs and hymns that will be released on October 6. Produced by Ben Isaacs (The Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs), BLESSED: HYMNS AND SONGS OF FAITH (Gaither Music Group) captures many of the songs that inspired Bradley to become a singer.

GMA DOVE Award nominee Walker asked several of his favorite singers to be on this album with him, including Vince Gill, Allison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Jimmy Fortune and The Oak Ridge Boys.

Blessed: Hymns and Songs of Faith is exclusively distributed by Capitol Christian Distribution and Universal Music and is available throughout general market stores and the Christian marketplace in addition to online retailers including iTunes, Amazon and www.gaither.com. The recording will also be available this fall at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. www.bradleywalker.com

DEEPEST SYMPATHY:

We at Nashville Music Line are still saddened by the loss of CMA and ACM winner Don Williams and Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry both died on September 8. Williams passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with emphysema. Gentry was tragically killed in a New Jersey helicopter crash headed to a concert on the East Coast for later that night. Gentry was 50 years old. We are also sending out prayers to all those affected by the Las Vegas Route 91 Music Festival Massacre that happened on Sunday, October 1. Also, on October 2, we learned about Tom Petty going into cardia arrest and are praying for his family at this time.

DOLLY NEWS:

Dolly Parton has announced her debut children’s album called I Believe In You. “The Pickup” was on hand when Parton performed some of the tracks for a group of children and got to catch up with her backstage where she talked about the music on the album. The album was available digitally on September 29 and physical copies will be available October 13.

“Anytime I get the chance to connect with my fans and answer their questions I enjoy it,” says Parton, whose run of Billboard chart hits spans six decades. “When I learned iHeart wanted to team with us to launch this album, I was thrilled since all the proceeds help get books in the hands of children.”

For more information: www.dollyparton.com | Facebook: Facebook.com/DollyParton | Instagram: Instagram.com/DollyParton
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FAN NEWS:

Fans who pre-order Craig Wayne Boyd‘s new album, TOP SHELF, will receive an instant download of Boyd’s never-before-heard new single, “Stuck In My Head.” The album will be released everywhere Oct. 27 by Copperline Music Group and is available for pre-order at iTunes.

Those who pre-order can also receive Boyd’s “We Sweat” through instant download and will receive the track “Better Together,” which Boyd co-penned, on October 13.

TOP SHELF has been described as ‘a musical kaleidoscope – a whirl of celebration, heartbreak, the sweet pain of love, and the comfort of faith’s embrace.’ During his rise to fame after winning Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice,” Boyd’s “My Baby’s Got a Smile on Her Face” debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming the second song (following Garth Brooks’ “More Than a Memory”) to achieve that level of chart success. More at craigwayneboyd.com.

MORE FAN NEWS:

EXILE, will stage a fan appreciation concert at the Wildhorse Saloon October 17. Soon-to-be-announced special guests will help the band kick off the road to their 55th Anniversary “No Limit Tour” in 2018. Partnering with WSM-AM for the free show, Exile is set to perform at 6 PM/CT with special guests starting at 4 PM/CT. Concert details at WildhorseSaloon.com. 2018 will be the 55th anniversary

2018 will be the 55th anniversary of the band, which formed in Richmond, KY. Since beginning in 1963 the band has had No. 1 hits on both the Pop and Country charts, achieving ten No. 1 hits on the country chart. Today, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members continue to tour performing their greatest hits and fan-favorites from over the years. More at Exile.biz and Facebook/Twitter.

A personal note: Growing up in Kentucky, in the late 70’s to the mid 80’s a day didn’t go by without hearing Exile on the radio. So to be able to celebrate their 55 years in the business kick-off concert is like one marked off my bucket list!

GARTH NEWS:

Garth Brooks is set to release part 1 of what is going to be a massive 5 part anthology. Part 1, ‘The First Five Years,’ is a detailed look at the first 5 years of his career. Told by Garth and those involved with the creating, recording, and promotion of the first five albums.

Garth has also packaged 5 discs inside the anthology, giving readers the experience from the beginning of Garth’s career. Part 1 contains music that has never been heard, songs written long before the debut album, outtakes, first takes, demos, over 150 never before seen photos, sessions charts, tracking sheets, and more. The all-inclusive, 240-page hardcover/disc package written by Garth Brooks will be available November 14.

Garth aired a special called Inside Studio G via facebook.com/GarthBrooks on Monday, October 2 and shared very personal details from the first five years of his career. You can follow him on all social media and at garthbrooks.com.

GRAMMY NEWS:

The PBS show, Great Performances, in collaboration with the Recording Academy™, will broadcast “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends™”, the second annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy’s 2017 Special Merit Awards recipients. The celebration and tribute concert features rare performances by honorees and renditions by those they’ve inspired. The show will air Friday, Oct. 13 from 9–11 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.)

Historically held during GRAMMY® Week, this is the second time the Recording Academy has celebrated the Special Merit Awards with a stand-alone event and musical tribute. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Charley Pride, Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone, Sly Stone, and the Velvet Underground. Visit pbs.org/gperf for additional information.

GRAND OLE OPRY:

Country legend, Grand Ole Opry Member, and Kentucky native John Conlee was recently awarded the first ever Legends Award by the Kentucky Country Music Association during his performance at the Kentucky Opry.

“It is always gratifying to be recognized by those from my home state of Kentucky. My profound thanks to the Kentucky Country Music Association and Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin for their very kind honors,” said Conlee.

The award was created to honor an artist who is not only from Kentucky, but has also promoted Kentucky throughout their career in both music and interviews.

“John Conlee is a perfect fit for our first Legend Award,” said Kenneth Reynold, President, and Founder of the Kentucky Country Music Association. “He has never forgotten where he came from and has been a great promoter of not only country music but of Kentucky.” Tour dates and more at johnconlee.com.

IEBA NEWS: (Int’l Entertainment Buyer’s Assoc)

Oct 15th to the 17th will be IEBA’s Annual Conference in Nashville TN. The host hotel will be the Omni. IEBA stands alone in the entertainment industry. The conference schedule includes live music from the most current artists, providing diverse entertainment options for buyers.

Providing unparalleled networking opportunities, IEBA’s Agents Alley is a two-part affair that includes a tailgate party and the long-standing traditional set-up. IEBA constantly strives to grow the industry through providing information and offering educational opportunities throughout the conference.

IEBA is the leading not-for-profit trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals who buy, book, and sell talent. Founded in 1970, IEBA provides an unparalleled forum for professional development. As a resource and a network representing billions of dollars in buying power, IEBA is an intimate organization that makes a huge impact. To register or for more info visit ieba.org.

INDIE NEWS:

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Logan Mize released Come Back Road amid positive reviews, a debut at No. 2 on iTunes Country, No. 20 on iTunes All-Genre, and grew his Spotify loyalists by 84 percent in just 4 days. The independent Big Yellow Dog Music release even debuted in the Top 20 on the Billboard Country Album Sales chart.

The debut single from COME BACK ROAD, “Ain’t Always Pretty,” was pushed out early this year and has already exceeded 22 million streams on Spotify and has been selected for inclusion on popular playlists on both Spotify and Apple Music. With early support from The Bobby Bones Show, “Ain’t Always Pretty” has quickly become the most popular single ever released by Mize. Fall tour dates continue to be announced. Check out loganmize.com.

INDUSTRY NEWS:

John Pisciotta of Jetpack Artist Ventures and Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars Artist Development have announced the upcoming release of a new music industry textbook aimed at igniting the careers of the next generation of music artists.

“Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas” is a collection of strategic frameworks and business models for the new music marketplace.

The book provides knowledge and insights from proven industry insiders as well as strategic frameworks examining the vital areas of label and publishing business models, team-building, branding, revenue cycles, project management, and more.

“Hacking Music” is scheduled for release on November 4, corresponding with its presentation at the Harvard University Music Entrepreneur Conference. Aspiring music professionals may pre-order the book via Amazon.

For more info: www.facebook.com/hackingmusicbook/

LABEL NEWS:

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Danielle Bradbery is gearing up for her sophomore studio album, I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET, due December 1 on BMLG Records, and has released “Hello Summer” as the album’s lead-off single.

The accompanying music video, starring Bradbery, debuted on Entertainment Tonight Online and is featured on ET’s “Certified Country.”

Written by Rhett Akins, One Direction producer Julian Bunetta, The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and country superstar Thomas Rhett, “Hello Summer” is about a summer love that takes the singer’s heart as her crush leaves at the end of the season. As the title suggests, I DON’T BELIEVE WE’VE MET is a reintroduction of Bradbery after taking four years to begin the songwriting journey and hone her sound, co-writing seven out of 10 songs on the album.

Fans will receive “Hello Summer” when they pre-order the album. See details at daniellebradbery.com.

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Congrats to the Opry’s newest member. Chris Young was surprised by Vince Gill last month at the Grand Ole Opry with an invitation to become its newest member. Young’s induction will be on Oct. 17.

“As a friend and someone that’s been out here for 30 years, you will not believe the friendships, the relationships, and the heart that you will gain from being out here for the rest of your life,” says Gill.

“It’s going to be really powerful to you, so congratulations.” Young responded, “I love you guys. I love everybody here. I love this place.”

“Chris has an incredible passion and love for the Opry. and he continues to make significant contributions to country music and to his community. We could not be more excited to officially welcome Chris to his musical home with his Opry induction,” said Opry GM Sally Williams.

NOTE: Chris’ album ‘Neon’ has been certified platinum (Over 1,000,000 in sales) by the RIAA. This IS his FIRST Platinum Album and recently celebrated his 9th number one record. Chris was also presented with a RIAA certified Platinum for his radio single “Think Of You” and then he received a RIAA Gold certification (500,000) for “Sober Saturday Night” radio single which was his 9th number one single. Young celebrates a grand total of 16 gold and platinum certifications!

MEDIA NEWS:

Celebrity Clays Shoot Group

Lee Brice raised more than $100,000.00 for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to families of military men and women who have fallen or have been disabled while on active duty in the United States armed forces.

He raised the cash at the “Lee Brice & Friends Guitar Pull” and “Record Rack Celebrity Clays Shoot” in September. Lee gathered friends Charles Esten, Jerrod Niemann, Tyler Farr, Tim Montana, Lucas Hoge, Nick Norman along with Folds of Honor representatives, Major Ed Pulido and Ginger Gilbert Ravella for the Guitar Pull at Nashville’s City Winery.

The event — sponsored by Diamond Coach and American Born Whiskey — was sold out. The Clays Shoot, held at the Nashville Gun Club, included members of 3 Doors Down, Lewis Brice, Charles Esten, Lucas Hoge, ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, Storme Warren and other celebs. For more info, or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship, visit foldsofhonor.org.

MOVIE NEWS:

“Hold The Light,” is Dierks Bentley’s first-ever song written and recorded for a motion picture. Also featuring Bon Iver’s S. Carey, “Hold the Light” is featured in Columbia Pictures and Black Label Media’s Only The Brave, in theaters nationwide October 20.

The song was written by Bentley, Carey, Joe Trapanese and Jon Randall. Bentley first took action in 2013 when he organized and hosted the Country Cares Concert in Arizona, which raised more than half a million dollars for the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.

The new song honors and embodies the spirit of the true heroism depicted in the film and is available now at all digital retailers and streaming partners. Bentley and Carey worked closely with Only the Brave composer Joe Trapanese. In the collaboration, the songwriters worked Trapanese’s film theme into the music of the song, resulting in a song that is integral to the film itself.

To learn more about Only the Brave, see a testimonial video in which Bentley, Carey and survivor Brendan McDonough describe honoring the sacrifice of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and find out how you can support the wildland firefighter communities through The Granite Mountain Fund, go to OnlyTheBrave-Movie.com and dierks.com.

MUSIC NEWS:

PROFILES IN COURAGE, FRAILTY AND DISCOMFORT is the title of the debut record from the trio of Eric Brace, Peter Cooper & Thomm Jutz, out now on Eric’s East Nashville label Red Beet Records. All you’ll hear on this mighty collection are their three voices and three acoustic guitars as they render the 14 songs written by these three tall fellows.

In these tunes, they ponder such weighty topics as Dollar Stores and dollar slots, steamboat whistles and Hernando hotel rooms, Johnny Cash’s gravesite and Willie Nelson’s notions of eternity, evaporated whiskey and Neil Armstrong’s silence, the everlasting downside of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and a Tennessee town flooded for the sake of electricity. The album is available now at redbeetrecords.com and iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, etc.

NUMBER ONE NEWS:

Darius Rucker toasted hit songwriters Ross Copperman (BMI), Shane McAnally (GMR) and Jon Nite (ASCAP) at the No. 1 party celebrating “If I Told You” at the newly unveiled Topgolf complex in Nashville, Tenn. “If I Told You” is Rucker’s eighth No. 1 single since his debut in country music in 2008 and the first single from his upcoming fifth studio album on Capitol Records Nashville, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME, that will be released nationwide Friday, October 20.

Rucker expressed his gratitude to songwriters Copperman, Nite and McAnally, and described hearing himself on the track for the first time, “I came into the studio, and when we played it back I instantly thought this is exactly what I want to sound like. I was immediately so happy we chose this song.

” The three-time GRAMMY Award winner performed on the Topgolf’s brand new Nashville stage with his band, The Carolina Grey Boys, to share an exclusive live preview of his new music. Rucker performed five new tracks from WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME, including crowd-favorite “Don’t.” For more info about new music, appearances and tour dates, visit dariusrucker.com.

PERFORMANCE NEWS:

Country stars Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt joined hit songwriters Zach Crowell, Matt Jenkins and Bryan Simpson to help raise over $630,000 for Mission Lazarus at the inaugural “Songs On A Mission” event at The Mansion at Fontanel in September.

The star-studded affair was created with the idea of drawing a parallel between how songwriters work in the background crafting hit songs for artists in the same way Mission Lazarus works in the background to serve the indigenous people of Honduras and Haiti. Following a tour of the Mansion and dinner, there were performances by the songwriters who told fascinating stories behind their hit songs.

Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt closed out the evening performing songs that have been especially meaningful in their lives, both as songwriters themselves and as a tribute of gratitude to the songwriters whose songs they sing. More about the charity at missionlazarus.com.

ROAD NEWS:

Valory recording artist Justin Moore has announced his “Hell on a Highway Tour.” The tour is scheduled to kick off October 13 in Louisiana and will run through Spring 2018. (Opening for Moore will be Dylan Scott.)

The Arkansas native spent three years putting together his fourth studio album, KINDA DON’T CARE. The project is chock-full of new music and earned the singer his third consecutive No. 1 album debut. The platinum-selling entertainer kickstarted the album with his sixth chart-topping single “You Look Like I Need A Drink” and follow-up single “Somebody Else Will.”

With 16 tracks on the deluxe version, KINDA DON’T CARE provides a stellar set list for Moore’s live shows which also feature No. 1 hits like “Point At You” and “Lettin’ The Night Roll.” For more info: www.justinmooremusic.com

SINGLE NEWS:

Kid Rock has unveiled his latest song “Tennessee Mountain Top” on streaming and sales platforms… The track brings out a Country infused southern rock spirit that has drawn Country fans to Kid Rock for almost two decades since he released the CMA, ACM nominated “Picture.” Both “Picture” and his massive summer anthem “All Summer Long” continue to be fan favorites at Country Radio.

He has been busy touring and preparing for an epic series of concerts opening Detroit’s new Little Caesars Arena. He recently announced that the venue will play host to his own ‘Made in Detroit’ restaurant to open on the Woodward Avenue side of Little Caesars Arena. This October 6th and 7th he will host Kid Rock’s Third Annual Fish Fry in Nashville, yet another sign of his close ties to Nashville and Country Music. Music & tour info at kidrock.com.

SONGWRITER NEWS:

“The Boys Who Make the Noise on 16th Avenue” are to be inducted in to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Award-winning songwriters Jim McBride, Walt Aldridge, Tim Nichols and the late Vern Gosdin will be inducted into the NSHoF during the 47th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Oct. 23 at Nashville’s Music City Center.

“The quality of the songs that emanate from the legendary Nashville Songwriting community is most often the standard by which most songwriters measure their success,” says Pat Alger of the Nashville Songwriters Foundation. “Iconic songs from its eminent songwriters help make this town the musical sanctuary it has become and in turn, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates the illustrious careers of those songwriters each year by inducting four new members, the highest honor that any Nashville songwriter can hope for. This year we are extremely proud to welcome the class of 2017: Walt Aldridge and Tim Nichols in the songwriter category; Jim McBride in the veteran songwriter category and the late Vern Gosdin as our songwriter/artist.”

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Gala are $250 each and benefit the nonprofit Nashville Songwriters Foundation. Select seating is available to the public and may be purchased as available by contacting Executive Director Mark Ford at hoftix@nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com or 615-460-6556. More info about this wonderful organization at nashvillesongwritersfoundiation.com.

TOUR DATES:

Imagine throwing a party and 750,000 of your closest fans show up. That’s pretty much what Dierks Bentley has done so far this year. His 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR recently wrapped after consistently ushering crowds of 25,000+, the biggest of his career, while notching more than 60 shows at arenas and amphitheaters across the country since January.

Memorable shows included his first headlining night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with a sold-out crowd, a first-ever arena play and capacity hometown show at Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Arena and two sold out nights at Red Rocks. More at dierks.com

TV NEWS:

Nashville Access, the internationally-syndicated country radio show has taken on the world of “on-demand radio” with the release of their Nashville Access podcast. Since launching a few weeks ago, the podcast has featured interviews with major country artists including Sara Evans, Casey Donahew, Joe Diffie, and Colt Ford.

Episode 5 of the Nashville Access Podcast will have something a little different to offer: an interview with Steve Murphy and Javier Peña. If those two names aren’t readily familiar to you, you probably haven’t watched the hit Netflix series, “Narcos.” These series was inspired by Steve and Javier—who were responsible for taking down Colombian drug kingpin, Pabo Escobar. Listen Here : http://www.nashville-access.com/weekly-podcast/

VIDEO NEWS:

In the midst of the career-defining release of his new album COME BACK ROAD, Logan Mize has partnered with Budweiser on a monthly video series based around his song, ‘Somebody To Thank.’

“It is so important that we always remember and give thanks to those who helped us get to where we are. Even the smallest gesture of gratitude can make a big difference in someone’s life,” said Mize.

A new video will be released monthly via Logan’s YouTube channel and Facebook spotlighting the relationships built around the struggles, gratitude and opportunities that have helped shape Mize into who he is as a person, artist, husband and father and to remind everyone to always say thank you to those who were a part of the journey. Tour info and more at loganmize.com and on social media.

WWWEBSITES TO CHECK OUT:

www.bouldercreekguitars.com / www.renegaderadio.com www.cmaworld.com / www.nashvillesongwriters.com / www.globalsongwriters.com

Inside Track by Preshias Harris, October 2017.

Send me music stuff, I love to get it! / Preshiaswriter@hotmail.com TN/USA. Google “Preshias”

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