EMI Records Nashville recording artist Tyler Hubbard has been working on his solo project for over a year to much speculation and anticipation. After sharing previews of new music on his socials earlier this week, Hubbard revealed today the lead single “5 Foot 9” comes out May 20 and impacts country radio May 23. Pre-Save “5 Foot 9” HERE.

Hubbard wrote “5 Foot 9” with Jaren Johnston and Chase McGill, and co-produced the track with Jordan Schmidt. As he works towards his first solo album release, Hubbard shares, “Songwriting is central to everything I do as an artist. It has allowed me to connect with fans for many years, and I’m excited for everyone to hear new music for a new chapter in my career.”

For the past decade, country fans have gotten to know Tyler Hubbard as the lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling, record-breaking duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard, who has written seven No. 1 hits for FGL (singing lead vocal on all 19), plus he has written cuts for artists across multiple genres including Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, Chris Tomlin, Nelly and Bebe Rexha.

About Tyler Hubbard
With 19 No. 1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now ready for the next chapter, the Georgia-native and prolific songwriter has written well over 100 songs as he works towards his debut solo album release on EMI Nashville. The first song, “5 Foot 9,” releases May 20 with more music expected throughout the year.

For the new album, Hubbard teamed up with some of Nashville’s most prominent hitmakers including Ross Copperman, Zach Kale, Rhett Akins, Rodney Clawson, Jon Nite, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and more.  The project will show Hubbard’s many musical sides and influences from urban to contemporary Christian with his country roots remaining in the forefront.

For more information, visit www.TylerHubbardOfficial.com

Universal Music Group Nashville has partnered with Lucchese Bootmaker and JW Marriott for a special record shop concept store. Located at the JW Marriott Hotel on the corner of 8^th Avenue and Clark Place in Nashville, this limited time only pop-up shop features handmade boots by Lucchese in addition to merchandise from UMG Nashville artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, George Strait, Keith Urban and more. The shop is open every Thursday – Sunday from 12-8pm and also includes an indoor stage featuring free live music as well as Shiner beer, brewed by Spoetzl.

Photo Credit: Katie Kauss

About Universal Music Group Nashville

Universal Music Group Nashville consists of Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville. Reading like a “who’s who” of Music Row, the combined rosters include Adam Hambrick, Alan Jackson, Billy Currington, Brandon Lay, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Caylee Hammack, CB30, Chris Stapleton, Clare Dunn, Dan Tyminski, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Gary Allan, George Strait, Jon Langston, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Turner, Kacey Musgraves, Kassi Ashton, Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Sam Hunt, Shania Twain, Sugarland, Travis Denning and Vince Gill. For additional information, visit www.umgnashville.com

About Lucchese

Texas-based Lucchese is a legendary bootmaker and iconic brand of the American West. Applying the same craftsmanship principles and techniques since 1883, Lucchese artisans use only the finest leathers, preeminent materials and a proprietary twisted cone last to construct boots of unrivaled quality, fit, comfort and style.

Darius Rucker’s Southern Style holds onto the top spot on the country album chart. Coming in at second place is Sam Hunt’s Montevallo, followed by the Now! That’s What I Call ACM Awards at No. 3. Rounding out the Top 5 are Luke Bryan’s Crash My Party, followed by Florida Georgia Line’s Anything Goes.

CMT Hot 20 featuring Kip Moore‘s Behind-the-Scenes footage at the “I’m To Blame” video shoot will air this Saturday at 9am ET.

Scotty McCreery will appear on CMT Hot 20 Countdown o both May 2nd and 3rd (9am ET). He talked about going back into the studio to begin recording new music and the proposal on Southwest Airlines that took place while “See You Tonight” was playing on the plane’s sound system.

Billy Currington is among the artists announced to perform at the opening of the Florida Tracks and Trails theme park in Punta Gorda during the Country Life Music Festival, April 24th – 26th.

Sam Hunt is set to headline the first Country Night Lights Festival in Athens, Ohio September 26th.

Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Billy Currington are among a handful of headliners for the 2015 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year. Eric will kick the event off March 3rd, while Alan takes to the stage March 7th, Billy on March 14th, followed by Dierks March 16th. Luke will close out the event March 22nd. Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Hunter Hayes, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry and Tim McGraw will also headline.

Kip Moore and Sam Hunt are among the semi-finalists for this year’s ACM New Artist of the Year Award, alongside Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr,  Thomas Rhett, Chase Rice, Cole Swindell, and Dan + Shay. Fan voting starts January 27th and runs through February 10th at VoteACM.com and VoteACM.CMT.com. The 50th Annual ACM Awards will broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Dallas), Texas April 19th at 8pm ET on CBS.

Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves are scheduled to perform during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival running April 24th through May 3rd. Elton John, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga,  Jimmy Buffett and Ed Sheeran will also perform during the event.

Eric Church, who’s up for four Grammys, including Best Country Album for The Outsiders, is among the first performers announced for the Grammy telecast in February. Madonna, AC/DC, Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran will also perform. The Grammys will be handed out live February 8th at 8pm ET on CBS.

A few country Grammy nominees are included on the new 2015 Grammy Nominees album, including “Raise ‘Em Up” with Keith Urban featuring Eric Church and Little Big Town’s “Day Drinking,” among others. See the track listing of the collection, in stores Tuesday (January 20^th), below. The 57^th Annual Grammy Awards will air live from L.A.’s Staples Center February 8^th at 8pm ET on CBS.

2015 Grammy Nominees album track list:

Taylor Swift, “Shake It Off”
Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Ed Sheeran, “Sing”
Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azaela, “Problem”
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Katy Perry featuring Juicy J, “Dark Horse”
Coldplay, “A Sky Full of Stars”
Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”
Sia, “Chandelier”
John Legend, “All of Me” (Live)
Hozier, “Take Me to Church”
Beyoncé featuring Jay Z, “Drunk in Love”
Pharrell Williams, “Come Get It Bae”
Sam Smith, “Stay with Me” (Darkchild Version)
Beck, “Blue Moon”
The Band Perry, “Gentle on My Mind”
Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill, “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s”
Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood, “Somethin’ Bad”
Little Big Town, “Day Drinking”
Pharrell Williams, “Happy” (Live)