• TRAVIS DENNING RELEASES HIS DEBUT SINGLE!

    Mercury Nashville recording artist Travis Denning releases his debut single “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs” today, listen HERE. Written by Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander, and Travis, the upbeat coming-of-age song paints a picture of a young man reminiscing on his carefree college memories. The nostalgic tune has quickly gained many fans at country radio.

    “The fact that Travis Denning has made me want to meet the real David Ashley Parker shows he can tell a great story.” – Brent Michaels, PD KUZZ

    “Travis Denning is the real deal! Loved ‘David Ashley Parker…’on the first listen. So cleverly written and a great story!” – Kerry Wolfe, VP WMIL

    “Great country songs tell a story. ‘David Ashley Parker’ delivers with a story that’s never been told. It’s truly unique. This song will put Travis on the map.” – Matty Jeff, Brand Manager WGNA

    A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Travis Denning vividly remembers the moment he realized he wanted to pursue music for a living. He was seven years old sitting in his Dad’s truck and heard AC/DC for the first time. From then on, he was hooked and devoured all types of music from country, heavy metal, pop and rock. Travis started playing local bars at the age of 16 and built a solid following from his distinctive songs and raucous guitar licks. He moved to Nashville in 2014 and within a year signed a publishing deal with Jeremy Stover’s RED Creative Group. After securing outside cuts by Jason Aldean, Justin Moore and Chase Rice he caught the attention of Universal Music Group where he eventually signed a record deal in 2017. Travis recently opened shows for LANCO as well as Chase Rice and will hit the road with Justin Moore later this year. He is currently in the studio working on his debut album.

  • BROTHERS OSBORNE RELY ON THE BEACH FOR THE TITLE OF THEIR NEW ALBUM, PORT SAINT JOE.

    Brothers Osborne are gearing up to release their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, next month. The pair went down to Florida and holed up in a beach house to record songs for the collection, and they were so affected by their time down there making music, they decided to title the album after Port Saint Joe, Florida.

    “Our next record, Port Saint Joe, is a record that we recorded in Port Saint Joe, Florida,” says John Osborne. “We just shacked up in a beach house for two weeks and we just played music that felt good to us. We recorded them all live. We left all of the mistakes in there. We left it nice and raw. We tracked 10 songs.”

    “Once we were done recording it there, we were still affected by the location of where it was that we decided to go ahead and title the record after it and call it Port Saint Joe,” says TJ Osborne.

    Port Saint Joe, featuring the duo’s current single “Shoot Me Straight,” is available April 20th.

    Brothers Osborne are nominated for two ACM Awards – Vocal Duo of the Year and Video of the Year for “It Ain’t My Fault.” The 53rd Annual ACM Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 15th at 8pm ET on CBS.

    Audio / Brothers Osborne explains how they came up with the title of their new album, Port Saint Joe.

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    Brothers Osborne (Port Saint Joe) OC: …Port Saint Joe. :29
    JOHN: “Our next record, Port Saint Joe, is a record that we recorded in Port Saint Joe, Florida. We just shacked up in a beach house for two weeks and we just played music that felt good to us. We recorded them all live. We left all of the mistakes in there. We left it nice and raw. We tracked 10 songs.” TJ: “Yeah, and so once we were done recording it there, we’re still affected by the location of where it was that we decided to go ahead and title the record after it and call it Port Saint Joe.”

  • TRAVIS DENNING HITS THE AIRWAVES WITH ‘DAVID ASHLEY PARKER FROM POWDER SPRINGS.’

    Newcomer Travis Denning has released his debut single, “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs.” The song goes for ADDs on Monday (March 19th). He wrote the song about the nostalgia of growing up on the cusp of adulthood and the fun times he had using a fake i.d.

    “I wrote this song totally about the fake i.d. that I had,” says Travis. “I think what’s so great about this story is that so many people have come up to me and said, ‘Man, that’s exactly what I did. That’s my story. That’s who I was with my i.d.’ So, I think that’s kind of a special thing about this song.”

    A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Travis is currently on the road on his first promo tour, as well as dates with Alan Jackson and Justin Moore. He’s set to perform in Las Vegas as part of ACM Party for a Cause on April 13th.

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    Audio / Travis Denning talks about his debut song, “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs.”

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    Travis Denning (DAPFPS) 1 OC: …this song. :17
    “I wrote this song totally about the fake i.d. that I had. I think what’s so great about this story is that so many people have come up to me and said, ‘Man, that’s exactly what I did. That’s my story. That’s who I was with my i.d.’ So, I think that’s kind of a special thing about this song.”

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  • KACEY MUSGRAVES IS A ‘GOOD FIT’ WITH ELTON JOHN.

    Kacey Musgraves sings “Roy Rogers” on the new tribute album, Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. She met Elton last year at the Royal Albert Hall where they both performed, and she says she really respects him as an artist and a songwriter.

    “I love Elton John, and I really respect what he’s done through his career as far as remaining true to the music, to the songwriting,” says Kacey. “His persona is larger than life, and he seems so humble and sweet and genuine. And I think anybody that manages to become an icon and a legend by being themselves is somebody that I really respect and making it about the music and not pandering to trends or whatever throughout the years. It’s just simply about the music and I think that’s really cool. Also, I’m the dime store cowgirl; he’s a brown dirt cowboy. This couldn’t be a better fit.”

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    “Roy Rogers” was originally included on the legendary performer’s 1973 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

    Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill and many others appear on Restoration, which is set for release April 6th.

    Kacey is set to release her new album, Golden Hour, on March 30th.

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    Kacey Musgraves (Elton John) OC: …better fit. :35
    “I love Elton John, and I really respect what he’s done through his career as far as remaining true to the music, to the songwriting. His persona is larger than life, and he seems so humble and sweet and genuine. And I think anybody that manages to become an icon and a legend by being themselves is somebody that I really respect and making it about the music and not pandering to trends or whatever throughout the years. It’s just simply about the music and I think that’s really cool. Also, I’m the dime store cowgirl; he’s a brown dirt cowboy. This couldn’t be a better fit.”

  • SUPERSTAR ARTISTS RE-IMAGINE ELTON JOHN’S BIGGEST HITS IN NEW PROJECTS.

    Some of the world’s biggest pop, rock and country artists are celebrating Elton John’s most beloved and legendary catalogue of hits with two albums Revamp (Island Records) and Restoration (Universal Music Group Nashville) to be released on April 6th. The superstar lineup features artists both new and iconic reinterpreting the timeless songs of the over 50 year writing partnership that Elton and Bernie Taupin share.  These renditions and artists show the depth of the catalogue these two icons have created, which can easily cross musical genres and their unparalleled influence across popular music of all styles.

    Restoration highlights countries biggest stars with thoughtful interpretations by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris, Miley Cyrus, Vince Gill and Don Henley, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Rhonda Vincent and Dolly Parton and Lee Ann Womack.

    Revamp features the hits reimagined by the best in pop, rock and urban with Mary J. Blige,  Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, The Killers, Mumford and Sons, P!nk and Logic, Q-Tip ft. Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.

    “’It’s always a huge compliment when an artist loves your song enough to take the time and effort to rework it,” adds Elton John. “As songwriters, Bernie and myself are thrilled when singers we admire and respect as much as those on Revamp & Restoration choose to add their own unique twist in the process. It means that our music is still relevant and ultimately that our songs continue to reach new audiences. We’re humbled and thank them all for their generosity.”

    “Because of our love of all kinds of music, we’re not stuck in one genre,” said Bernie Taupin. “From day one we borrowed from everything that’s good about American music – whether it’s blues, country, gospel, pop, pure rock – everything got thrown in the mix. I think that’s why our music over the years has been so varied. It would be tiring if you just got stuck in one niche your entire career, especially when it’s one as long as ours.”

    The album art for Restoration was created by Bernie. The rustic musical instruments and flags from both nations is an extension of his mixed-media art that’s another form of expression. It symbolizes the role that U.S. culture and its native music has played as a driver in the John/Taupin canon.

    “For me, there’s an irony about the American flag,” Taupin says. “It’s been battered and beaten and burned, but it’s resilient. It’s always come back. I incorporate it with other things, and lately I’ve done a lot of pieces with deconstructed guitars and other found materials: barbed wire, broken bottles, things that people identify with on an everyday level.  If it’s on the floor and it works, I’ll put it into the artwork. But it all goes hand in hand with my belief in America and my interest, I would say obsession, with Americana.”

    “We have two completely different albums; Revamp being the pop one and Restoration being the country one and God we have so many great artists doing our songs, it’s quite incredible,” said Elton John. “Restoration was Bernie’s project and he’s a huge country fan. The ‘Revamp’ was more my project. He came up with an astonishing list of country performers both new and legendary.”

     

    Restoration

    1. Rocket Man – Little Big Town
    2. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters – Maren Morris
    3. Sacrifice – Don Henley and Vince Gill
    4. Take Me To The Pilot – Brothers Osborne
    5. My Father’s Gun – Miranda Lambert
    6. I Want Love – Chris Stapleton
    7. Honky Cat – Lee Ann Womack
    8. Roy Rogers – Kacey Musgraves
    9. Please – Rhonda Vincent and Dolly Parton
    10. The Bitch Is Back – Miley Cyrus
    11. Sad Songs (Say So Much) – Dierks Bentley
    12. This Train Don’t Stop – Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris
    13. Border Song – Willie Nelson

    Revamp

    1. Bennie and The Jets – Elton John, P!nk, Logic
    2. We All Fall In Love Sometimes – Coldplay
    3. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues – Alessia Cara
    4. Candle In The Wind – Ed Sheeran
    5. Tiny Dancer – Florence And The Machine
    6. Someone Saved My Life Tonight – Mumford and Sons
    7. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word – Mary J. Blige
    8. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Q Tip feat. Demi Lovato
    9. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters – The Killers
    10. Daniel – Sam Smith
    11. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Miley Cyrus
    12. Your Song – Lady Gaga
    13. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Queens of the Stone Age

    The caliber of names contributing to Revamp and Restoration is another reminder of Elton’s enduring popularity at a busy and prolific time for the superstar. Last month Elton announced his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour. Comprising of over 300 dates across five continents over three years, the tour kicks off in the US in September and marks the finale of 50 years on the road. The first 60 dates sold out immediately after going on general sale, confirming that the farewell tour will be some of, if not the, hottest gig tickets of the coming three years.

    Music stars honor Elton John’s illustrious career spanning five decades with a rockin’ tribute on ELTON JOHN: I’M STILL STANDING A GRAMMY SALUTE, to be broadcast Tuesday, April 10 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The concert showcases musicians from multiple genres performing classic songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Kesha, Little Big Town, Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and SZA.

  • CHRIS STAPLETON ENJOYS THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

    After having released not one, but two albums last year, Chris Stapleton says “it’ll probably be a minute” before he releases a new album. He released From A Room: Volume 1 last May and followed it up with From A Room: Volume 2 in December of last year.

    “I like the creative process, and I like to do things just because I like to do them. I’ve got a couple of songs in some movies and some different collaborations with some people that are on the horizon,” says Chris. “But as far as a project for me, I don’t know what that next thing is. It’ll probably be a minute, because two records in a year is a lot…It’s been great, and it was a good plan, and I’m real happy with the way things are turning out. But we’ll probably not be recording anything real soon. It may be a minute. We’ll tour off these two records. They’ve got a lot of life in ‘em as far as touring goes, so I’m sure whatever the next right thing is to do will present itself and then I’ll look at it dead in the eye and go, “Alright, let’s go.”

    Chris is poised to land at the top of the country singles charts for the first time as an artist with “Broken Halos.”

    The Kentucky native leads the list of nominees with eight nods in five categories, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single of the Year for “Broken Halos,” Song of the Year for “Whiskey and You” and Album of the Year for From a Room, Vol. 1.

    The 53rd Annual ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 15th at 8pm ET on CBS.

    Audio / After releasing two records in one year, Chris Stapleton says it may be a little while before he goes back in to record, that is unless the music presents itself.

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    Chris Stapleton (what’s next) OC: …let’s go. :52
    “I like the creative process, and I like to do things just because I like to do them. I’ve got a couple of songs in some movies and some different collaborations with some people that are on the horizon. But as far as a project for me, I don’t know what that next thing is. It’ll probably be a minute, because two records in a year is a lot and sometimes you don’t know stuff like that until you do it, like, ‘Yeah, I’m gonna put out two records in a year.’ It’s been great, and it was a good plan, and I’m real happy with the way things are turning out. But we’ll probably not be recording anything real soon. It may be a minute. We’ll tour off these two records. They’ve got a lot of life in ‘em as far as touring goes, so I’m sure whatever the next right thing is to do will present itself and then I’ll look at it dead in the eye and go, “Alright, let’s go.”

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  • JORDAN DAVIS OVERWHELMED BY HOW HIS DEBUT SONG, ‘SINGLES YOU UP,’ IS AFFECTING PEOPLE.

    Jordan Davis is experiencing his first Top 5 record with his debut song, “Singles You Up.” He says seeing how the song affects people is the main reason he writes and makes music.

    “Obviously, country radio has been great in playing it and to see it where it’s at on the charts as a debut song, you know it’s kinda crazy you know to think that it’s doing what it’s doing,” says Jordan. “To see people’s reaction when we start playing that song, you know that’s why we do it. That’s why you write songs for people to hear ‘em, for people to feel something. That’s one that people have fun when they hear that song, you know when we play it in the live show. When I see people’s reaction to it on Twitter or Instagram, that’s why you write music — to make somebody feel something. And if they feel happy when they sing it, it’s pretty awesome. So, it’s one that I’m happy to be a part of.”

    “Singles You Up” is the first release from his debut album, Home State, which will be available next Friday (March 23rd).

    Audio / Jordan Davis talks about how his debut song, “Singles You Up,” has changed his life.

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    Jordan Davis (debut song has changed his life) OC: …a part of. :47
    “Obviously, country radio has been great in playing it and to see it where it’s at on the charts as a debut song, you know it’s kinda crazy you know to think that it’s doing what it’s doing. I’ll be honest with you as one of the last songs, it actually was the last song that we wrote for this record. To see people’s reaction when we start playing that song, you know that’s why we do it. That’s why you write songs for people to hear ‘em, for people to feel something. That’s one that people have fun when they hear that song, you know when we play it in the live show. When I see people’s reaction to it on Twitter or Instagram, that’s why you write music — to make somebody feel something. And if they feel happy when they sing it, it’s pretty awesome. So, it’s one that I’m happy to be a part of.”

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  • DIERKS BENTLEY’S FANS HELPED SHAPE HIS NEW ALBUM, ‘THE MOUNTAIN.’

    Dierks Bentley has been putting the finishing touches on his new album, The Mountain. Many factors have influenced the new music, including his fans and their stories.

    “I’ve spent three hours a day before the show just hanging out with the fans in some different form whether it’s an acoustic show or several meet and greets. The stories you hear, everybody’s climbing some sort of mountain, right? Everybody’s just finding a way to put one foot in front of the other and just make it out to this concert tonight; the importance of that show to help them on their own journey, their own climb,” says Dierks. “So especially after this [past] summer, it seemed like it was a hard year for a lot of people, not only in our country music community but just in general, and the idea of that mountain that everyone’s climbing really resonated with me.”

    Dierks is climbing the country music charts with his latest hit, “Woman, Amen,” which is the first release from his upcoming album, The Mountain.

    Dierks is nominated for Video of the Year at this year’s ACM Awards, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 15th at 8pm ET on CBS.

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    “Being on the road for the last two years, every meet and greet I’ve walked into, I’ve spent three hours a day before the show just hanging out with the fans in some different form whether it’s an acoustic show or several meet and greets. The stories you hear, everybody’s climbing some sort of mountain, right? Everybody’s just finding a way to put one foot in front of the other and just make it out to this concert tonight; the importance of that show to help them on their own journey, their own climb. So especially after this [past] summer, it seemed like it was a hard year for a lot of people, not only in our country music community but just in general, and the idea of that mountain that everyone’s climbing really resonated with me.”

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  • LUKE BRYAN RELEASES THE VIDEO FOR HIS LATEST HIT, ‘MOST PEOPLE ARE GOOD.’

    Four-time Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge Luke Bryan releases a new music video today for “Most People Are Good,” directed by Wes Edwards.  Entertainment Weekly exclusively premiered the video today  – watch it HERE.

    “Most People Are Good” is Luke’s second single from his What Makes You Country album that debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts last December and is now available for the first time on vinyl. The poignant “Most People Are Good” single, written by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, landed on Billboard’s 2017 Reader’s List claiming it “is a veer in the road (for Luke): an inspiring, positive-message song with a heartfelt vocal. At a time when the world is not such a positive place it’s, well, just in time.” RollingStone says “Most People Are Good” is “sincere” and is an “uplifting song, a gentle argument for all that’s right in the world.”

    After his media junket in New York City last week to promote the Sunday night premiere of American Idol on ABC and playing three concerts on his “What Makes You Country Tour,” Luke is now in Australia for his first-ever concerts down under. His touring year will conclude this fall after headlining concerts across North America including some of the biggest and best sports stadiums in Toronto, New York City, Cincinnati, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Boston, Minneapolis, Los Angeles (the first country concert to ever be held in Dodgers Stadium), Denver, St. Louis, Chicago, Vancouver and wrapping the tour in Detroit at Ford Field on October 26.

  • CO-HEADLINERS LITTLE BIG TOWN AND MIRANDA LAMBERT SET TICKET ON-SALE DATE FOR SELECT SHOWS ON THE BANDWAGON TOUR.

    Four select markets for country music superstars and GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winners Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert‘s co-headlining The Bandwagon Tourare scheduled to go on-sale Friday (March 16th).

    The March 16th on-sale includes tour stops in Charlotte, North Carolina (7/12), Cincinnati, Ohio (7/13), Hartford, Connecticut (7/20) and West Palm Beach, Florida (8/4).

    Special guests joining Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town on The Bandwagon Tour include Turnpike Troubadours and The Steel Woods for select dates; both of whom joined Lambert for dates on her own Livin’ Like Hippies Tour. Also, on the first weekend is Natalie Hemby, who has penned #1 hits for both Miranda and Little Big Town.  In addition, singer/songwriter newcomer, Tenille Townes will join for all dates on The Bandwagon Tour.

    Ticket on-sale dates to be announced throughout the upcoming weeks. Fans can stay up-to-date by visiting MirandaLambert.com and LittleBigTown.com for more information.  Live Nation is the official promoter.

    The Bandwagon Tour Dates:

    *(denotes Turnpike Troubadours select dates)
    **(denotes The Steel Woods select dates)
    ***(denotes Natalie Hemby select dates)
    Tenille Townes joins for all dates
    Bold denotes new date added

    Date                City, State                              Venue
    7/12/18            Charlotte, NC                         PNC Music Pavilion***
    7/13/18            Cincinnati, OH                        Riverbend Music Center***
    7/14/18            Indianapolis, IN                      Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center***
    7/20/18            Hartford, CT                           XFINITY Theatre *
    7/21/18            Mansfield, MA                        XFINITY Center *
    8/2/18             Orange Beach, AL                  The Wharf at Orange Beach *
    8/3/18             Tampa, FL                               MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
    8/4/18             West Palm Beach, FL             Coral Sky Amphitheatre *
    8/10/18           Houston, TX                           Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion **
    8/11/18           Dallas, TX                               Starplex Pavilion **
    8/16/18           Darien Center NY                    Darien Lake Amphitheater *
    8/17/18           Pittsburgh, PA                          KeyBank Pavilion *
    8/18/18           Philadelphia, PA                      BB&T Pavilion *
    8/23/18           Toronto, ON                             Budweiser Stage *
    8/24/18           Clarkston, MI                           DTE Energy Music Theatre *
    8/25/18           Chicago, IL                             Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre