• LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCES DATES FOR FARM TOUR 2015.

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    ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan announces his seventh annual “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015” set to run September 30 to October 10. The eight fall concerts will stop in four new cities this year- Ft. Wayne, IN, Lexington, KY, Starkville, MS and Tuscaloosa, AL. During last year’s tour, Luke performed for over 110,000 fans during the eight city run. A portion of the ticket proceeds are granted for local college scholarships (“Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship”) to students from a farming family within the communities the tour plays.

    The “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015” is also sponsored by Red Gold, Cabela’s, Citi, Miller Lite, and ATG (Alliance Tire Group). Parking starts at 2pm and gates for the shows will open at 5pm so fans are encouraged to come early and enjoy the “Red Gold Tailgate Party.”

    On August 7, Luke will release KILL THE LIGHTS, his fifth studio album and the follow up to his most successful project to date, CRASH MY PARTY, which contains six consecutive No. 1 singles, is certified Double Platinum and has currently sold over two million copies with eight million digital downloads.

    Luke’s new concert tour, “Kick The Dust Up Tour,” which is also the title of the first single from KILL THE LIGHTS, will continue through October and includes seven stadium dates.

    “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015”

    September 30  Ft. Wayne, Indiana         M&J Farms

    October 1     Lexington, Kentucky        Talon Farm & Winery

    October 2     Knoxville, Tennessee       Maple Lane Farms

    October 3     Columbia, South Carolina    Culler Farms

    October 7     Starkville, Mississippi       Holtzcamp Farms

    October 8     Tuscaloosa, Alabama        Twin Creeks Farm

    October 9     Macon, Georgia            Midway at Central City Park

    October 10    Valdosta, Georgia          MJ Taylor Farms

    (dates & cities subject to change)

    “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015” ticket presale will begin for Luke Bryan’s Fan Club, the Nut House, on July 7 at 10AM local time for all shows. Citi® cardholders will also be able to purchase presale tickets during this time exclusively. Additional presale tickets will be available through the tour’s sponsors via their digital platforms on July 8, and the public on sale will begin on Friday, July 10.

    Special VIP experiences will be available for “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015.” The “Harvest Time VIP Experience” includes a general admission ticket with access to the exclusive VIP viewing area with early entrance to the concert, a parking pass, access to VIP only restrooms, a limited edition merchandise item, private cash bar and more. Find out more information from Luke’s official VIP partner, CID Entertainment at: http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/luke-bryan-farm-tour-2015/.

    Citi® is the official credit card of the “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015.” Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program beginning July 7. For complete presale details visitwww.citiprivatepass.com.

    For additional “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2015” information, including where to get tickets, stay tuned towww.lukebryan.com/farmtour.

    About Luke Bryan
    Since the debut of his first album in 2007, superstar Luke Bryan has placed 12 singles at No. 1 and sold nearly seven million albums with 27 million digital tracks from his four studio albums. He has been named Entertainer of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music (twice) and the Country Music Association. In 2014, Luke achieved the best touring year of his career with 1.7 million fans attending his concerts. In early 2015, Luke played his first-ever shows in Europe and on May 22 the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launched a new exhibit, “Luke Bryan: Dirt Road Diary.” The exhibit runs through Nov. 8, 2015.

    On August 7, Luke will release KILL THE LIGHTS, his fifth studio album and the follow up to his most successful project to date, CRASH MY PARTY, which contains six consecutive No. 1 singles, is certified Double Platinum and has currently sold over two million copies with eight million digital downloads.

    Luke’s new concert tour, “Kick The Dust Up Tour,” which is also the title of the first single from KILL THE LIGHTS, will continue through October and includes seven stadium dates.

    Audio / Luke Bryan enjoys putting on his annual Farm Tour, and enjoys helping out local communities.

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    Luke Bryan (Farm Tour) 1 OC: …for the fans. :59
    “Farm Tour is just fun to me, and it’s something that anytime you can start something that starts small and grow it. We never want to make it this really ginormous thing that we can’t control, but we want to make sure it’s on our terms and we love doing it. And then we want to make sure that the communities that we partner up with from the sheriff’s office to the highway patrol guys to the colleges to the college kids, we want to make sure it’s a positive thing  at the end of the day for the communities. Therefore, that’s why we do the scholarships and we hope that we leave these places better than we found ‘em, and we hope people continue to want us back. And we hope we feel like we’re a positive thing for the local economies for these small towns, which wouldn’t necessarily have 15, 20-thousand people converging on ‘em. I hope it’s a positive thing for ‘em and not a negative. I enjoy being out there [performing in] the field and playing for the fans.”

  • CANAAN SMITH PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA BOOT.

    NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Georgia Boot and country music star Canaan Smith are partnering to bring great country music to Hardworking Heroes nationwide during summer and fall 2015.
     
    Smith and Georgia Boot will partner on social media campaigns, giveaways, private shows and concert meet and greets throughout Smith’s 2015 tour dates and in conjunction with the launch of his debut album, Bronco, available now at all physical and digital retail outlets. http://umgn.us/BRONCO
     
    “Georgia Boot is always in search of the most genuine and hard working souls out there, and we’ve found one in Canaan Smith,” said Jordan Gottke, Marketing Manager for Georgia Boot. “We look forward to working with Canaan to bring great music and the Georgia Boot brand to hard working fans everywhere.”
     
    Mercury Nashville’s Smith was named a 2015 Artist To Watch by The Huffington Post, Yahoo! Music, Spotify and Rolling Stone. Smith’s current RIAA Gold-Certified Top 10 single “Love You Like That” has sold over 542,000 tracks to date, making it the best-selling debut single currently on the country radio chart. The song reached No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 45 Countdown and has already garnered over 33 million combined streams. Fans can currently catch him on the road as part of Dierks Bentley’s Sounds of Summer Tour alongside Kip Moore and Maddie & Tae.
     
    “I’m excited to partner with Georgia Boot because I admire their reach to the heart of America through products people rely on daily,” said Smith. “My goal has always been for those same authentic, everyday people to relate to my music because it is grounded in great storytelling from real-life experiences.”
     
    Beginning this July, the Hardworking Hero campaign will invite consumers to submit a photo representing their Hardworking Hero nominee via GeorgiaBoot.com and social media outlets. Each person recognized throughout the campaign will receive an ultimate VIP package, including tickets and meet and greet passes to a Canaan Smith concert in 2015 and a Georgia Boot gift card for a free pair of boots.
     
    Throughout the year, Smith will be utilized in Georgia Boot marketing materials, participate in boot giveaways and gift-with-purchase promotions while also working with Georgia Boot partner Clint Bowyer Racing for special promotions and events.
     
    For over 75 years, Georgia Boot® has been a leader in the work footwear market. Based in Nelsonville, Ohio, the company manufactures and markets quality work and outdoor footwear. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. For more information visit follow us on Twitter, @GeorgiaBoot, or Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgiaBoot.
  • EASTON CORBIN SPENDS ALBUM RELEASE WEEK WITH TODAY SHOW, NEW YORK METS AND FOX & FRIENDS.

    Nashville, TN – June, 29, 2015 – Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin will celebrate the release of his third album, About To Get Real, when he “wakes up with Matt, Al, Savannah and Natalie” on NBC’s TODAY for an interview and performance of his Top 5 and rising hit single “Baby Be My Love Song” tomorrow- the morning of its release – Tuesday, June 30. Tomorrow night, the New York Mets bring Corbin to Citi Field for a pregame concert before they take the field to take on the Chicago Cubs. Corbin will talk to MLB.com at the game.

    Corbin will rise early again Wednesday, July 1 for an interview and performance of his current hit single on FOX & FRIENDS, the No. 1 rated cable morning show.

    About To Get Real, produced by Carson Chamberlain, includes 11 tracks including three co-written by Corbin.

    Corbin’s video for his Top 5 and climbing single “Baby Be My Love Song” can be seen on VEVO.

    About to Get Real is available for pre-order now:  http://umgn.us/EastonPreOrder

    About Easton Corbin:

    “Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made—just made—for singing country music.” –American Songwriter

    With two No. 1 singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Mercury Nashville’s Easton Corbin has made a lasting impression on the country music landscape. He became the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1 with his unapologetic traditional sound in the spirit of Alan Jackson and George Strait, but with a vocal twist that only Easton can deliver. A devotee of Alan, George and Keith Whitley, Easton is the genre’s biggest torchbearer for the neo-traditional movement. Easton’s third album About To Get Real features his current top 5 single “Baby Be My Love Song” which continues to climb the country airplay charts.

    Additional information can be found at: www.EastonCorbin.com

    Video / Easton Corbin album release week

    AMAZING time in Dallas last night for my album release party at The Rustic! Let's do it again tonight, Baltimore! #AboutToGetReal

    Posted by Easton Corbin on Monday, June 29, 2015
  • EASTON CORBIN PUT TOGETHER A BEAUTIFUL PUZZLE FOR HIS LATEST ALBUM, ABOUT TO GET REAL.

    Easton Corbin worked on About to Get Real for a while and finished the project at some point last year. However, he and his producer Carson Chamberlain went back in to record a few more songs, which ended up making the record.

    “We felt like so much time has passed, we should go out and beat the bushes, for, I guess you’d say for lack of better terms, and see if there were any other songs out there that were as good or better, because these writers are writing every day great songs, and we did. And we came across three songs called ‘Guys and Girls,’ ‘Diggin’ on You’ and ‘Yup.’ I feel like these three songs really complete this record. So, we took off three existing songs we had cut and replaced them with these three songs,” says Easton. “I feel like that when you have a body of work it’s almost like putting a puzzle together, especially sequencing and the body of work as a whole. And I feel like that all these songs together as a whole really complement each other.”

    Easton’s album, About to Get Real, features his latest Top 5 single, “Baby Be My Love Song.”

    Audio / Easton Corbin says he and his producer Carson Chamberlain really worked hard to put together his new album, About to Get Real.

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    Easton Corbin (album process) OC: …complement each other. :48
    “We finished this record probably a year ago, and it was complete, and it was a great record. But we felt like so much time has passed, we should go out and beat the bushes, for, I guess you’d say for lack of better terms, and see if there were any other songs out there that were as good or better, because these writers are writing every day great songs, and we did. And we came across three songs called ‘Guys and Girls,’ ‘Diggin’ on You’ and ‘Yup.’ I feel like these three songs really complete this record. So, we took off three existing songs we had cut and replaced them with these three songs. I feel like that when you have a body of work it’s almost like putting a puzzle together, especially sequencing and the body of work as a whole. And I feel like that all these songs together as a whole really complement each other.”

  • EASTON CORBIN IS ‘ABOUT TO GET REAL.’

    Easton Corbin is about to release his new album, About to Get Real, on Tuesday (June 30th), and he feels it’s a good balance between his traditional country roots and keeping it fresh.

    “As an artist, you grow and within that growth process, you do your best to make it current and young, but also with that you stay true to your roots and you have to be real about that. For me, it’s keeping that traditional country element in my songs, but also keeping it fresh. It’s a balance, and I think we’ve done that well with this record.”

    About to Get Real features Easton’s current single, “Baby Be My Love Song,” as well as three songs he had a hand in writing.

    On release day, Easton will be making the media rounds, but will also be rounding the bases. He’s set to perform an acoustic set at the New York Mets game on Tuesday.

    Audio / Easton Corbin says About to Get Real is a great title for his new album.

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    Easton Corbin (title of album) OC: …this record. :27
    “I think that just sounded great as a title track to a record, because it’s about, as an artist, you grow and within that growth process, you do your best to make it current and young, but also with that you stay true to your roots and you have to be real about that. For me, it’s keeping that traditional country element in my songs, but also keeping it fresh. It’s a balance, and I think we’ve done that well with this record.”

  • NEWCOMER CLARE DUNN RELEASES HER DEBUT SINGLE, ‘MOVE ON,’ TO RADIO.

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 25, 2015) – Bold, new, up-and-comer Clare Dunn makes her country radio debut with “Move On,” the second most-added single of the week only behind Miranda Lambert. Co-written and co-produced by Clare, “Move On” is the highly-anticipated first single off her forthcoming major label debut album on MCA Nashville.

    Declared “One To Watch” by Billboard, The Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, USA Today and more, Clare has made a strong impression on critics and audiences alike with her stellar guitar work, her honest lyrics and her no holds barred stage show. Clare recently made her first appearance at CMA Music Festival where she landed on Rolling Stone’s “Best Things We Saw at CMA Music Fest 2015” and The Boston Globe’s “Top 10 Moments at the 2015 CMA Music Fest.” PASTE also caught up with Clare at Atlanta’s Shaky Boots Festival and documented a “day-in-the life” of this rising country star – view HERE.

    To coincide with “Move On” hitting the country airwaves, Clare shared a video giving fans an inside glimpse to her background as a truck-driving, Colorado farm girl pursuing country music. View HERE

    To preview and purchase Clare Dunn’s “Move On,” click HERE.

    For additional information, images, tour dates and more, visit www.ClareDunnMusic.com

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    Video / Introducing Clare Dunn

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  • JENNIFER NETTLES WILL SHARE HER PASSION FOR JEWELRY WITH HER OWN LINE.

    WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Country superstar, Jennifer Nettles is teaming up with American West Jewelry to debut a collection on QVC Sunday, July 5 at 6 PM (ET). The line will feature stunning looks that combine sterling silver, brass, leather and suede with vibrant gemstones. Viewers can tune in to hear from Nettles herself, who will not only be presenting the collection but also sharing her personal inspirations for the design of the pieces.

    “We are thrilled for the debut of this unique collaboration featuring American West Jewelry and Jennifer Nettles,” said Ken O’Brien, senior vice president of merchandising at QVC. “Jennifer is such a powerful voice in the entertainment world and we are looking forward to offering both country music fans and jewelry lovers alike the chance to experience the collection.”

    The Grammy®, CMA and ACM award-winning singer and songwriter infuses her personal style throughout the line. The eclectic and bohemian-chic pieces include necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings which range in price from approximately $50 to $349.

    “I love reaching people through my music, but I can’t tell you how excited I am to be able to share my passion for jewelry with the QVC audience,” commented Nettles. “I enjoy accessorizing my own wardrobe on a daily basis and I cannot wait for people to experience all of the fun this line has to offer.”

    A selection of the American West Jewelry Featuring Jennifer Nettles collection is currently available online at www.qvc.com/JenniferNettles.content.html. The full debut assortment is scheduled to be available beginning July 5, while supplies last, through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515.

    About QVC QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation QVCA, +0.35% QVCB, +0.32% is the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to approximately 300 million homes worldwide through operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and a joint venture in China. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has evolved from a TV shopping company to a leading ecommerce and mobile commerce retailer. The company’s website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

    About American West JewelryAmerican West Jewelry is owned by Relios, an Albuquerque based design and production studio. American West Jewelry captures the beauty and spirited lifestyle of the American west in bold, eclectic, sterling silver, brass, leather and genuine gemstones. Founded in 1975, Relios is committed to quality design and craftsmanship in America.

  • DIERKS BENTLEY HITS THE SMALL SCREEN FOR A COUPLE OF PERFORMANCES AND HEADLINES NEW YORK’S FIRST FARMBOROUGH FESTIVAL.

    NASHVILLE, TN – June 24, 2015 – Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will kickstart the crowd in New York City on Friday (6/26), as he takes over Central Park for an early four song set during Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series (ABC at 7:00A ET), before lighting up the first-ever FarmBorough Festival as the city’s inaugural headliner. Additionally, Bentley will be part of an all-star line up for NBC’s annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular two-hour special, airing July 4th at 8:00P ET on NBC.

    “It’s a big weekend for country fans in NYC…they got their own festival! And it’s just as big of a deal for me to get to kick the whole thing off,” said Bentley. “The ‘Sounds of Summer’ tour has been a total blast so far, and we’re pumped about getting to party with the fans in Boston and Philly this weekend too.”

    Of the new single “Riser,” Billboard notes that Bentley “has spent the past two years trickling out singles from the Grammy-nominated album…but all along, he had the secret weapon of ‘Riser’ in his back pocket.” It has also has been dubbed by CMT as its “favorite song on the album” and the career-defining track is “on the cusp of a movement, a defining brand with which he and his audience can identify” (Rolling Stone).

    Bentley’s three weekends into his 2015 SOUNDS OF SUMMER TOUR, which will continue this week following FarmBorough (6/26) with stops in Boston, MA (6/27) and Camden, NJ (6/28). For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.

  • SCOTTY McCREERY HANGS OUT AND PERFORMS FOR THE ACM LIFTING LIVES CAMPERS.

    ACM Award winner Scotty McCreery visited with this year’s ACM Lifting Lives Camp attendees at the Bluebird Café in Nashville on June 22. During the event, McCreery performed acoustic versions of his hits “See You Tonight,” “Feelin’ It,” and “Water Tower Town.” By request of several of the campers, he also performed a verse and chorus of the Conway Twitty classic “Hello Darlin’” and the chorus of the Garth Brooks hit “The River.” Noticing the wildly enthusiastic crowd liked to join in on the songs, McCreery asked them all to sing “Amazing Grace” with him. This was McCreery’s first time to perform at the legendary Bluebird Café, and he was ecstatic to play on that stage. But he was even more moved by the passionate crowd who chanted his name repeatedly and asked question after question about his career and music. For the audience, it was all above their love of music and McCreery.

    “It’s fun to be here and have my first experience [at the Bluebird Cafe] to be with these campers…a memorable day for me,” said McCreery. “I worked with these folks here last year, so when I heard we were doing it again I was thrilled. Awesome crowd and great people that love music, so that’s what it’s all about.”

    The ACM Lifting Lives Camp has the dual purpose of studying Williams syndrome while providing music enrichment through performance education. It is a partnership between ACM Lifting Lives and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Development Disabilities. During the week, the campers also spent time with Hunter Hayes, J.T. Hodges, the Swon Brothers, producer/songwriter Ross Copperman, and songwriter Heather Morgan. For more information about the ACM Lifting Lives Camp, visithttp://www.acmliftinglives.org/music-camp.html.

    Video / Scotty McCreery ACM Lifting Lives Camp

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  • LADY ANTEBELLUM’S WHEELS UP TOUR CONTINUES TO SELL OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

    Nashville, TN – June, 22, 2015 – Lady Antebellum’s WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR continues to touch down in amphitheaters across North America after recently beating their own single night attendance in Washington, D.C. With more “wow sold-out” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) performances on deck last weekend, the trio hosted over 50,000 total fans in Toronto (6/18), Detroit (6/19) and Cleveland (6/20). This week continues with openers Hunter Hayes and Sam Hunt on the west coast before Lady A hits the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles for a special live stream performance on June 29. For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates presented by Quicken Loans who have surprised three of the unsuspecting seven 7FOR7 winners with a year of mortgage releif, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.