Tim McGraw launches new series on XM Satellite Radio
NASHVILLE, TN. (XM Satellite Radio) - XM Satellite Radio announces the launch of their new weekly series 'Highway 16 ShortCuts' on contemporary country channel Highway 16. The series kicks off Friday August 20th at 6pm EST / 3pm PST featuring the upcoming Tim McGraw CD Live Like You Were Dying. The ...
| 'There's No Place Like Home' for Stacy Whited to 'Give' her debut album wings
NASHVILLE, TN. (Binary Records/ www.stacywhited.com) - Kansas native, Stacy Whited, will release her debut album, Give, on September 7, 2004, with a return to her 'hometown' area of Hutchinson/Wichita, Ks. Stacy, who currently resides in Nashville, has a busy schedule planned in the Sunflower state ...
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Rachel Proctor's 'Where I Belong' debuts Top Ten
NASHVILLE, TN (Bna Records) - When the curtain dropped (and so did she) after her show Sunday night at the Wisconsin State Fair, Rachel Proctor could finally get some rest after a week of activities that launched her debut album, Where I Belong to Number Eight on Billboard's Country Album Chart. "It ...
| Michael James's 'Sweet Sarah' video to impact 25 million shoppers in Mills Malls Across the US
NASHVILLE, TN. (Compendia Music Group) - Country recording artist Anthony Michael James's video, "Sweet Sarah," will be featured on the "In-House" closed-circuit television programming in 15 major-market malls operated by The Mills, Inc. throughout September. "Sweet Sarah" is the current single from ...
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Lonestar gets animates with Mr. Mom
NASHVILLE, TN. (Bna Records) - Multi-platinum selling group Lonestar has leant their creative hand in developing a fully animated music video for their new single, "Mr. Mom from their latest album, Let's Be Us Again." Co-written by lead singer Richie McDonald as a tribute to moms, the song is already ...
| Collin Raye helps lead the pack of Country artists for 'Your Country, Your Vote'
NASHVILLE, TN. (www.yourcountryyourvote.org) - Collin Raye, award-winning entertainer, joins fellow country music stars Ricky Skaggs, Josh Turner, Randy Travis, Billy Dean and Lee Ann Womack in the 'Your Country, Your Vote' campaign. 'Your Country, Your Vote' is a campaign designed to reach the largest ...
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Joe Diffie turning heads at radio and In-Concert
NASHVILLE, TN. (Webster PR) - Not only is Joe Diffie turning heads at radio with his new single 'If I Could Only Bring You Back,' but it is obvious that his concert-goers are being touched by the song also. 'I've been playing the song live for a few weeks now, and it's amazing to me how many people ...
| Janie Frickie album hits stores this week
NASHVILLE, TN. (Webster & Ass. PR) - Janie Fricke's newest project, 'The Bluegrass Sessions,' was released to stores nationwide on Tuesday, August 17. The album is a collection of bluegrass versions of ten of her hits including 'It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy,' 'You Don't Know Love,' and 'She's Single Again,' ...
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Kentucky Headhunters almost arrested for showing too much 'Soul'
NEW YORK (Webster & Ass. press release) - Richard Young of the Kentucky HeadHunters was shocked when he was called to the side of the stage by the local police officials this weekend. While the HeadHunters were performing, one of the fair board members at the New York Fair had pointed out to officials ...
| Mark Chesnutt - Gives His All - Savin' The Honky Tonk
NASHVILLE, TN. (Mark Chesnutt Official Website) - Mark Chesnutt proves to fans over and over again that the fans are the reason he makes country music. In support of his mission to Save the Honky Tonk, Mark performed at a concert in Huber Heights, Ohio over the weekend. After getting just two hours ...
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'November' comes on strong & early for Emerson Drive
NASHVILLE, TN. (Dreamworks Nashville) - The six guys of Emerson Drive are no doubt turning up the heat with "November." Sound crazy? Not to country radio and their listeners! "November," the second single from Emerson Drive's sophomore album, WHAT IF? is "Most Added" its first day on country radio! ...
| Joe Rohan to showcase in New Orleans again
NEW ORLEANS, LS. (Joe Rohan Website) - Singer/songwriter Joe Rohan has been chosen for the second straight year to showcase at the Cutting Edge Music Conference in New Orleans, which showcases the finest independent Roots rock artists on a national level. The conference takes place August 26-29 at the ...
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Infinity Records Nashville to distribute Glenn Cummings'
NASHVILLE, TN. (Infinity Music Corp./ www.gccountry.com) - Infinity Records Nashville has signed a deal to distribute Glenn Cummings' Gulf Coast Records debut album, "Big," which is scheduled to be in stores in October. Cummings is currently on a national radio tour to promote the title song from the ...
| Harsh Krieger, acclaimed Nashville Modern Rock quartet, makes New York City debut at Arlene's Grocery August 21st
NASHVILLE, TN. (Clear Channel) - Harsh Krieger, the acclaimed Nashville modern rock quartet whose music has appeared on the 2004 seasons of MTV's popular 'Road Rules X-Treme' and 'The Real World,' will make its New York City debut at Arlene's Grocery on Saturday, August 21 at 9:30 pm. The band, named ...
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Musicians, celebs honor Billy Joe Shaver on 65th birthday
AUSTIN, TX. (Compadre Records) - Billy Joe Shaver, on the eve of the release of his new album Billy and the Kid, celebrated his 65th birthday in Austin with a show billed as the Billy Joe Shaver Birthday Bash at the city's Paramount Theater. Friends who paid tribute to Shaver included Guy Clark, Todd ...
| Club Connection announces an exclusive country dance club release from Tracy Lawrence
NASHVILLE, TN. (Marco Promotions/ www.marcopromo.com) - Marco Music Group's Club Connection, in conjunction with DreamWorks Records Nashville has released an exclusive compilation, TRACY LAWRENCE: THE CLUB DISC, to Club Connection's affiliate venues and dance instructors nationwide. In addition to the ...
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Travis Tritt releases ninth studio album 'My Honky Tonk History' - in stores today
NASHVILLE, TN. (Sony Music Nashville) - Multi-platinum country singer, songwriter, performer and musician Travis Tritt releases the most uncompromising album of his career, and he's set up the 12-song project with an equally aggressive schedule of media appearances. My Honky Tonk History, produced by ...
| Reba sings out in Georgia
NASHVILLE, TN. (MCA Records) - After politely declining and without missing a beat, she deadpanned, "But what are you drinking?" It's a rare treat to see McEntire in a smaller venue like this, nestled in a well-heeled suburb of Atlanta. Gone are the pyrotechnics, dancers and costume changes from her ...
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Royal Wade Kimes recently performed at the Golden Boot Award's Pre-Party
NASHVILLE, TN. (Wonderment Records) - Royal Wade Kimes recently performed at the Golden Boot Award's Pre-Party in Universal City, CA. Wade was among an impressive entertainment line-up that included past Golden Boot Honoree Herb Jeffries. Kimes was humbled when the crowd enthusiastically received the ...
| Sage Keffer has had a busy summer!
NASHVILLE, TN. (Sage Keffer Official Website) - It has been an eventful summer! My BMI showcase back in May went extremely well at the Trap. Thank you so much to those of you who came out. Your turnout was astounding! I recently won the Lewisburg, TN Colgate Showdown at the local level and am excited ...
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