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  • DIERKS BENTLEY PREPS FOR HIS SEVEN PEAKS FESTIVAL LATER THIS MONTH WITH A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.

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    Dierks Bentley

    Dierks Bentley is preparing for his debut Seven Peaks Festival in Buena Vista, Colorado later this month. He filmed a public service announcement (PSA) to detail how to prep for the three-day event taking place Labor Day Weekend (August 31st – September 2nd).

    The festival will include performances by Dierks, Brothers Osborne, Elle King, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Lucie Silvas, The Cadillac Three, Lanco, Clint Black, Kiefer Sutherland, Dan + Shay, Sawyer Brown, Terri Clark, Sam Bush, David Lee Murphy and the Del McCoury Band, among others.

    You can buy tickets here.

  • ERIC CHURCH HAS REVEALED HIS “HEART LIKE A WHEEL” TO FANS.

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    Eric Church is giving his fans a sneak peek into his upcoming album, Desperate Man. He just released the lyric video for “Heart Like a Wheel,” which will be included on the new collection, available October 5th.

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  • LITTLE BIG TOWN READY TO HIT THE ROAD WITH MIRANDA LAMBERT.

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    Little Big Town’s ready to hop on The Bandwagon Tour with their pal Miranda Lambert. The trek kicks off Thursday (July 12th) in Charlotte, North Carolina and is currently set to run until the end of August.

    The band is excited about the tour, which will be separate sets, plus a full collaborative set together.

    “We love her. We’ve loved her forever, and we were fans first and then friends,” says LBT’s Kimberly Schlapman. “[We’ve] been talking about trying to do something together on the road forever, and finally all of the schedules worked out. It’s going to be a true collaboration, which we’ve never really done ever.”

    “It’s going to be a real, like event, versus just somebody opening, somebody closing, doing one finale song,” says LBT’s Karen Fairchild. “It’s going to be like a true collaboration. We may sing each other’s songs. We may cover things, I mean, I’m acting like I don’t know. I do know what we’re going to do [Jimi Westbrook laughs], but I think it’s going to be really special. It’ll be special for us. I hope the fans feel the same way.”

    Little Big Town is currently making their way up the country charts with their latest song, “Summer Fever.”

    THE BANDWAGON TOUR DATES:

    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 Performing Arts Center

    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

    Audio / Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet talk about going on the road with pal Miranda Lambert.

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    LBT (Miranda tour) 1 OC: (Phillip) …gonna be. :39
    KIMBERLY: “We love her. We’ve loved her forever, and we were fans first and then friends. [We’ve] been talking about trying to do something together on the road forever, and finally all of the schedules worked out. It’s going to be a true collaboration, which we’ve never really done ever.” PHILLIP: “We’re going to sing some songs, she’s going to sing her set and then we’re gonna do equally as long a set together. It’s gonna be like a big jam. The best thing about Miranda is she’s such a lover of music, and we can sit on a patio and open a bottle of wine and just have a great jam session with her. So that’s going to be kinda what this party’s gonna be.”

    Audio / Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild talks about going on tour with Miranda Lambert.

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    LBT (Miranda tour) 2 OC: …the same way. :25
    “It’s going to be a real, like event, versus just somebody opening, somebody closing, doing one finale song. It’s going to be like a true collaboration. We may sing each other’s songs. We may cover things, I mean, I’m acting like I don’t know. I do know what we’re going to do [Jimi Westbrook laughs], but I think it’s going to be really special. It’ll be special for us. I hope the fans feel the same way.”

  • KASSI ASHTON RELEASES ACOUSTIC VIDEO FOR HER SONG “TAXIDERMY.”

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  • KEITH URBAN COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LATE MERLE HAGGARD SCORING A NO. 1 SONG MORE THAN 30 YEARS AFTER HIS LAST CHART-TOPPER.

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    Keith Urban

    Could Keith Urban help the legendary Merle Haggard achieve another No. 1 song? It could happen with his latest hit, “Coming Home.” As you probably know, Keith wrote his current hit “Coming Home” based on a guitar lick he loved from Merle Haggard’s 1968 No. 1 hit, “Mama Tried.”

    So, being able to give Merle another chart-topping song – which could be his first since 1987’s “Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star” – would be a huge thrill for Keith.

    “It feels extraordinary,” says Keith. “I grew up with so much of his music in our house and that particular song – ‘Mama Tried’ that this guitar lick is taken from – is just so deep in my DNA. So, the idea that Hag may get another No. 1 song since the ‘80s is just about time [laughs] I’d say.”

    Keith asked for and received the approval from Merle’s family to use the famous guitar lick and even credited Merle as a co-writer on the song.

    “I’m especially grateful to Theresa Haggard and Ben Haggard who both gave the blessing for the support of this lick being used in the song and Merle being a writer on ‘Coming Home,’” says Keith.

    He co-wrote the song with Julia Michaels, as well as J.R. Rotem, Nicolle Galyon and, of course, the late Merle Haggard.

    Catch Keith on the road on his Graffiti U World Tour, which makes its next stop in Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday (July 27th).

    Audio / Keith Urban is overwhelmed at the thought of giving the late Merle Haggard another No. 1 song with “Coming Home.” [NOTE: Audio is phone quality, but still amazing.]

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    Keith Urban (giving Merle another hit) OC: …[laughs] I’d say. :30
    “It feels extraordinary. I mean, Haggard, I grew up with so much of his music in our house and that particular song – ‘Mama Tried’ that this guitar lick is taken from – is just so deep in my DNA. So, the idea that Hag may get another No. 1 song since the ‘80s is just about time [laughs] I’d say.”

    Audio / Keith Urban says he’s grateful to Merle Haggard’s family for giving him permission to use the famous guitar lick from “Mama Tried” and crediting him as a writer on his latest hit, “Coming Home.” [NOTE: Audio is phone quality]

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    Keith Urban (grateful to Merle’s family) OC: …on ‘Coming Home.’ :17
    “He’s the writer of writers right there. Every writer I know in Nashville loves Merle. And I’m especially grateful to Theresa Haggard and Ben Haggard who both gave the blessing for the support of this lick being used in the song and Merle being a writer on ‘Coming Home.’”

     

  • COUNTRY STARS MOURN THE LEGENDARY ARETHA FRANKLIN.

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    The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has passed away at her home in Detroit after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 76.

     

     

     

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  • TRAVIS DENNING PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DAVID ASHLEY PARKER FROM POWDER SPRINGS” ON CMT TODAY.

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    Travis Denning releases the music video to his debut single “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs,” premiering exclusively on CMT today, view HERE. Directed by Justin Clough, the music video illustrates a young college student acquiring his first fake ID and the adventures that go along with using such classic college paraphernalia. The video features an actor who feels nervous energy while illegally buying his first case of beer at a liquor store, followed by a hero’s welcome at the house party when he arrives with his ill-gotten gains, and even a run-in with the police as the story develops. The video also includes a surprise cameo fans won’t want to miss. “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs” hit the Spotify U.S. Viral Chart upon its initial release, and Travis has been named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know this past June.

    A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Mercury Nashville’s 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, pop, rock and heavy metal. 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, Michael Ray and Chase Rice he caught the attention of Universal Music Group where he eventually signed a record deal in 2017. Travis just released his debut single “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs,” an upbeat coming-of-age song that paints a picture of a young man reminiscing on his carefree college memories. The singer/songwriter recently opened shows for LANCO, Chase Rice, Justin Moore and Alan Jackson. When Travis is not touring, he is in the studio working on his debut album.

    http://www.travisdenning.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/travisdenningmusic/ | https://www.instagram.com/travisrdenning/ | https://twitter.com/Travis_Denning

  • JORDAN DAVIS CELEBRATES HIS FIRST NO. 1 SONG WITH A PARTY IN NASHVILLE.

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    Jordan Davis celebrated his No. 1 smash “Singles You Up” with co-wrtiers Justin Ebach and Steven Dale Jones at a party in Nashville on Monday (July 30th). He was also honored with a platinum plaque for the song, which has sold more than one-million copies…AND that the tune is the most-played song on country radio this year.

    “This being my first time releasing music ever, I didn’t know what to expect. I think it took a couple of months to kinda catch on and see that this song’s really resonating with people,” says the Louisiana native. “I was just hoping people would buy into who I am as an artist and the music I was putting out, and I felt like ‘Singles You Up’ was the best way and the best song that defined what I wanted to do.”

    Attending the party were numerous friends and family, including brother and frequent collaborator Jacob Davis, his two nieces, parents and his Uncle Stan Paul Davis, who Jordan said paved the way for him in Nashville having written several songs for artists such as Tracy Lawrence.

    Jordan is climbing the country charts with “Take It From Me,” which he’ll perform in Xenia, Ohio on Tuesday (July 31st).

    Audio / Jordan Davis talks about the growing success of his chart-topping debut song, “Singles You Up,” prior to his first No. 1 party.

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    Jordan Davis (first No. 1 party) OC: …wanted to do. :45
    “This being my first time releasing music ever, I didn’t know what to expect. I think it took a couple of months to kinda catch on and see that this song’s really resonating with people. The song being where it was at in the charts, whether it be in the 30s or the 20s, the amount of people showing up and knowing that song was kinda shocking. To where now, I think my band guys can even attest, we don’t even have to sing that song. Once we start into the first lick, I mean everybody jumps in. I was just hoping people would buy into who I am as an artist and the music I was putting out, and I felt like ‘Singles You Up’ was the best way and the best song that defined what I wanted to do.”

  • THE BANDWAGON TOUR FEATURING LITTLE BIG TOWN AND MIRANDA LAMBERT ROLLS ON.

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    The Sun Chronicle notes, “as co-headliners of The Bandwagon Tour, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town kept fans on their feet Saturday night for an evening of country music at its best.” With only 11 shows remaining, The Bandwagon Tour swept the East coast with stops Thursday, July 19 at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, Friday at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut and on Saturday, July 21 at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

    Little Big Town perform in Hartford. Credit: Becky Fluke

    L to R ID: Pistol Annies’ Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, Miranda Lambert, and LittleBig Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman. Credit: BeckyFluke

    Remaining tour stops on The Bandwagon Tour:
    Thursday, August 2 – The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, Alabama*
    Friday, August 3 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, Florida*
    Saturday, August 4 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, Florida*
    Friday, August 10 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Texas**
    Saturday, August 11 – Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas, Texas**
    Thursday, August 16 – Darien Lake Amphitheater, Darien Center, New York*
    Friday, August 17 – KeyBank Pavilion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania*
    Saturday, August 18 – BB&T Pavilion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
    Thursday, August 23 – Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Ontario*
    Friday, August 24 –DTE Energy Music Center, Clarkston, Michigan*
    Saturday, August 25 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois*
    *denotes Turnpike Troubadours select dates
    **denotes The Steel Woods select dates
    Tenille Townes joins for all dates

    The members of Little Big Town are currently making their way up the country charts with “Summer Fever.”

  • BROTHERS OSBORNE ENJOYED THEIR BLUE COLLAR RAISING.

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    With songs like “Rum” and “Dirt Rich” from their debut album, Pawn Shop, Brothers Osborne explained how they grew up and where they came from as a blue-collar family.

    “We’re from Maryland, which is a very blue-collar state. Our dad’s a plumber, our mom’s a hairdresser. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up, but we still really loved life. We enjoyed ourselves so much, you know, and we tried to have the biggest time possible with what little we had,” says John Osborne. “We want to express that it’s okay to be that way, because we turned out alright. We’re doing fine. As long as you’re able to laugh and able to enjoy yourself with family and friends, you’re really living the good life.”

    The guys are currently making their way up the country charts with “Shoot Me Straight” from their latest album, Port Saint Joe.

    Audio / Brothers Osborne's John Osborne talks about the duo's blue-collar background.

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    Brothers Osborne (blue collar background) OC: …good life. :47
    JOHN: “We’re from Maryland, which is a very blue-collar state. Our dad’s a plumber, our mom’s a hairdresser. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up, but we still really loved life. We enjoyed ourselves so much, you know, and we tried to have the biggest time possible with what little we had. There’s songs like ‘Rum’ explains that – it’s about we can’t afford to go to the beach, but we’re gonna live it up like we’re at the beach. We don’t have money, but we’re richer than anyone could ever be. Pawn Shop, for example, it’s like we understand what it’s like when you have to sell what you have because you can’t afford to eat or keep the lights on. We want to express that it’s okay to be that way, because we turned out alright. We’re doing fine. As long as you’re able to laugh and able to enjoy yourself with family and friends, you’re really living the good life.”