Universal Universal Music Group Nashville Pressroom

Lauren Alaina will perform “Doin’ Fine” from her new album, Road Less Traveled, on Good Morning America on Tuesday (January 31st).

Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Toby Keith are among the celebrities hitting the links at this year’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM. The annual tournament, which takes place February 6th – 12th, will also feature Jake Owen, Clay Walker, Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Peyton Manning, Bill Murray, Wayne Gretzky and Ray Romano, among others. The tournament started out in Rancho Sante Fe, California when Bing Crosby invited some friends to play golf, enjoy a clambake and a raise a little money for charity.

Lady Antebellum and Dierks Bentley are featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming film, The Shack, which stars Tim McGraw, Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer. The record, which also features songs from Brett Eldredge, Kelly Clarkson, Dan + Shay and NeedtoBreathe, will be released February 24th, while the film opens in theaters nationwide March 3rd.

Lauren Alaina’s new album, Road Less Traveled, was released on Friday (January 26th), and it was six years to the day that her American Idol audition in Nashville aired on FOX. The national talent competition was where it all began for Lauren, who made it all the way to the final show, coming in as a runner-up to Scotty McCreery on Season 10.

Lauren says the show started it all. “I said from the time I was six years old I was gonna be on American Idol. When that moment finally came and I was actually on that stage in front of those judges, I just remember thinking, ‘You cannot mess this up. Be yourself. Be yourself.’ When they gave me that ticket, girl, you would’ve thought I won the lottery, like a billion dollars. I mean, nothing in that moment could be more special to me, because that’s all I wanted for 10 years, and it finally happened, and it started everything for me,” says Lauren. “Here we are six years to the day that I was introduced to the world as Lauren Alaina and my sophomore album’s coming out. It means the world to me and I can’t even explain how much I’ve changed since then to now and how excited I am for everyone to hear it and see the growth.”

The Rossville, Georgia native just released her second album, Road Less Traveled, five years, three months and 16 days since her debut album, Wildflower, debuted.

She joins Martina McBride on the Love Unleashed Tour, which kicks off Thursday (February 2nd) in St. Louis, Missouri.

Combining respect for country music’s traditions with a contemporary edge has made Josh Turner one of the industry’s most successful artists. On March 10th, the multi-Platinum-selling singer releases his highly-awaited, sixth studio album, Deep South. The album features 11 tracks including his melodic reverie in “Lay Low” and his currently climbing Top 20 hit, “Hometown Girl.”

“I’m really proud of this album,” says Turner. “It was really important for me to expand creatively and explore in new ways for this record. The way I pick songs is different now. There are so many things in my life and career that have matured me as an artist.” Turner follows that thought with the reminder, “I’ve had another child since my last project!”

For Turner, the title Deep South “represents hardworking people who find joy in the simple things in life; heritage, church, community, high school sports, being outdoors. It is a culture.” Pre-order packages including specialized Deep South merchandise available HERE now.

Deep South Track Listing:

1.  Deep South

2.  All About You

3.  Hometown Girl

4.  Beach Bums

5.  Southern Drawl

6.  Where The Girls Are

7.  Never Had A Reason

8.  Wonder

9.  One Like Mine

10. Lay Low

11. Hawaiian Girl

With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable and successful artists.  Turner’s album sales/streaming top seven million to date and he has impressively amassed over one billion lifetime audio streams. Turner has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards and garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA and ACM nominations, and is one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.  Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me” and more.

Fans can find Turner’s official Deep South playlist HERE. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

Audio / Josh Turner says he's excited about releasing his new album, Deep South.

Download

Josh Turner (Deep South) OC: …joshturner.com. :48
“I’m very proud of this record. There’s about four songs on this record here that I’ve written and there’s a lot of cool outside songs that I’ve come across and very proud of. There’s a lot of different sounding production on here, but at the core of this record is the Josh Turner sound you’re used to. I think you’re really gonna enjoy it, ‘cause I’m really proud of it. It’s been a long time coming, I know. Now that I’ve got it all together, now that the music’s together and now that the music packaging and everything is done and almost hold it into my hand. It’s pretty exciting to be able to share the news withyou that it’s coming out and I can’t wait for you to hear it. I can’t wait to see what you think about it, and from what I’m told you can actually preorder the record at my website, joshturner.com.”

 

Audio / LINER Josh Turner (album announce)

Download

 

Easton Corbin releases his new single, “A Girl Like You,” to all country radio partners on Monday, January 30. “A Girl Like You” is the first single from his upcoming fourth album and was written by Ashley Gorley (2016 NSAI and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year), Jesse Frasure and Rhett Akins. Corbin recruited Gorley and Wade Kirby to produce “A Girl Like You.”

Click HERE to listen to Corbin’s “A Girl Like You” or streaming audio HERE.

“A Girl Like You” is available for purchase HERE.

Corbin’s last album About To Get Real was a No. 1 selling album that included his emotional “Are You With Me” and his Top 5 hit “Baby Be My Love Song” and was the followup to his first two successful albums which included his now signature No. 1 hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It” as well as the Top 5 hits “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “All Over The Road.”

About Easton Corbin:
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 is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics and mastery of understatement. American Songwriter says, “Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made—just made—for singing country music.” His self-titled debut album released in 2010 and spawned back-to-back hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It;” making him the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1.  In 2012 the Gilchrist County Florida native released his sophomore album, All Over The Road, which included the Top 5 hits “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “All Over The Road.”  Corbin set a career-best debut on Country Airplay with his top 5 hit single, “Baby Be My Love Song,” from his No. 1 debuting album About To Get Real.  His latest single, “Are You With Me,” was most added song at country radio the day it was released.  “Are You With Me” first appeared on All Over The Road and was such a special song to Corbin he carried it over to About To Get Real in hopes it would be a radio single. Corbin spent 2016 on one of the biggest tours in country music -Carrie Underwood’s The Storyteller Tour. Corbin is currently in the studio working on new music for his fourth studio album.

Click HERE for Easton Corbin’s Playlist.

For more information on Easton Corbin go www.EastonCorbin.com

Lauren Alaina releases her brand-new album today (January 27th). The collection, named one of Rolling Stone’s Most-Anticipated Albums of 2017, shows her evolution as a songwriter since her No. 1-debuting first album, Wildflower. Lauren co-wrote all 12 tracks on the album, including her current Top 15 single and title track, “Road Less Traveled.”

In issues hitting stands today, PEOPLE Magazine calls Road Less Traveled “full of life lessons and uplift,” while HITSnotes Lauren’s “dynamic message of female empowerment.” PARADE taps Lauren as a “sassy Southerner with killer pipes,” and Billboard claims this young star “finds her voice on Road Less Traveled.”

Lauren visits with ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday (January 31st) and performs her compelling song, “Doin’ Fine.”  She then stops by HARRY for some lighthearted fun with Harry Connick Jr. and a performance of the title track. (Airs February 6th; check local listings).

Recognized by Rolling Stone as a “Must-See Act,” Lauren joins Martina McBride for the CMT Next Women of Country Love Unleashed Tour kicking off next week. This summer, Lauren heads out with Luke Bryan on select Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour dates.

For additional information on Lauren, the new album, tour dates and more, visit www.LaurenAlainaOfficial.com.

www.LaurenAlainaOfficial.com | Facebook.com/LaurenAlaina | Twitter@Lauren_Alaina |Instagram.com/LaurenAlaina

Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Kenny Chesney will headline the fifth annual Tortuga Music Festival. The three-day event will take place April 7^th – 9^th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and will also feature performances by Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Maren Morris, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion and Nelly, among others.

Chris Stapleton appeared on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (January 24th) for the show’s “Behind the Lyrics” segment. He “explains” the story behind the title track of his hit album, Traveller. Check it out here.

Luke Bryan will be joined by Cole Swindell, Phillip Phillips and songwriter Dallas Davidson to perform a benefit concert to help victims affected by the storms that recently devastated South Georgia. A  date for the benefit will be announced soon.

Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Lauren Alaina and Gary Allan are among the artists performing at Chicago’s Country LakeShake this summer. The three-day event, which also features Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and many others, will take place June 23rd – 25th at the Huntington Bank Pavilion. Tickets go on sale February 3rd at 10am.

Canaan Smith returns to the U.K. in March joining Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne and more for the annual C2C: Country to Country music festival. Following the festival, Canaan heads out on a seven-date U.K. Back For More Tour kicking off March 14TH in Glasgow.

Canaan toured the U.K. with the popular British duo The Shires this fall and while there, the Virginia-native fell right into step with country fans across the pond.

“Touring with The Shires last year was a blast,” shares Canaan. “We made a bunch of friends and I can’t wait to get back for another round.”

Canaan was named an Artist To Watch by The Huffington Post, USA Today, Yahoo! Music, Spotify and Rolling Stone. With the singer/songwriter’s first full-length album in 2015, Canaan’s Bronco debuted Top 5 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The 11-track album includes the RIAA Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “Love You Like That” plus the ultimate country party song, “Hole in the Bottle.”

Back For More Tour Dates:

March 14         Glasgow, Scotland                  King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut

March 15         Birmingham, England             O2 Institute3

March 16         Manchester, England              The Deaf Institute

March 18         Bristol, England                      Thekla

March 19         Portsmouth, England              The Wedgewood Rooms

March 20         Brighton, England                  Concord 2

March 21         London, England                    Bush Hall

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 27 on www.CanaanSmith.com.

For more information on Canaan and the Back for More Tour, visit www.CanaanSmith.com.

High Resolution Art Available Upon Request

Photo Credit: Jeremy Cowart

Sam Hunt announced his first headlining tour, 15 In A 30 Tour, kicking off June 1st at the Blossom Music Center in Cleveland, Ohio. With special guests Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese, the tour hits over 30 markets including Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Nashville. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3rd. Visit www.SamHunt.com for more details.

Hunt, who made history with his critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated debut album, Montevallo, delivers brand new single “Body Like A Back Road” – premiering on country radio Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Since his 2014 Montevallo release, Hunt has accumulated over 2.53B streams and has earned an additional 10.5M in RIAA single certifications. Montevallo topped the Billboard Country Albums Chart in its first week and remains the best-selling debut album for a country artist since 2011. The album landed on multiple “Best of” lists including the Associated Press, Billboard, Country Weekly, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, SPIN Magazine, Village Voice and The Washington Post. It also produced a record-breaking four No. 1 singles and five Platinum and Multi-Platinum-selling hits including “Leave the Night On,” “House Party,” “Take Your Time,” “Break Up In A Small Town” and “Make You Miss Me.”

15 In A 30 Tour Dates: 

June 1              Cleveland, OH             Blossom Music Center

June 2              Indianapolis, IN           Klipsch Music Center

June 15            Toronto, ONT              Budweiser Stage

June 16            Detroit, MI                   DTE Energy Music Theatre

June 17            Pittsburgh, PA              KeyBank Pavilion

June 23            Gilford, NH                 Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

June 24            Hartford, CT                XFINITY Theatre

June 25            Holmdel, NJ                P.N.C. Bank Arts Center

July 7               St. Louis, MO              Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 8               Chicago, IL                  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*

July 9               Cincinnati, OH             Riverbend Music Center

July 13             Atlanta, GA                 Verizon Amphitheatre

July 14             Tampa, FL                   MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

July 15             Miami, FL                    Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre

July 21             Bangor, ME                 Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

July 22             Boston, MA                 Xfinity Center

July 23             Rochester, NY             Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center

July 27             Virginia Beach, VA     Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

July 28             Raleigh, NC                 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

July 29             Charlotte, NC               PNC Music Pavilion

Aug 10             San Diego, CA             Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Aug 11             San Francisco, CA       Shoreline Amphitheatre

Aug 12             Sacramento, CA           Toyota Amphitheater

Aug 15             Los Angeles, CA          Greek Theatre

Aug 19             Phoenix, AZ                Ak-Chin Pavilion**

Aug 21             Denver, CO                 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sept 15            Philadelphia, PA          BB&T Pavilion

Sept 16            Washington, DC          Jiffy Lube Live

Sept 22            Nashville, TN              Ascend Amphitheater

Additional Dates To Be Announced

*On Sale Feb. 17

**On Sale Feb. 10

Live Nation is the official promoter of the 15 In A 30 Tour.

For information on Sam Hunt, his new single “Body Like A Back Road,” the 15 In A 30 Tour and more, visit www.SamHunt.com.

www.SamHunt.com | facebook.com/SamHuntMusic | twitter.com/SamHuntMusic | instagram.com/SamHuntMusic

During their visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, Lady Antebellum not only performed their new single, “You Look Good,” but they also played a game with the popular talk show host. Called “Oops! My Water Broke,” Ellen’s new favorite game features water balloons and sticks, and it inevitably ended up getting Lady A’s Charles Kelley soaking wet.

Lauren Alaina is set to release her new album, Road Less Traveled, on Friday (January 27th), and it’s a project that is very personal to her. She basically wrote about her life over the past several years.

“This time has been a real defining time for me. Five years is a long time from 16, 17-ish to 22, and I went through a lot,” says the Rossville, Georgia native. “My parents went through a divorce; my dad is an alcoholic and he went through rehab. I had vocal cord surgery. I was writing a second album. I changed management. Everything in my life changed. I mean, there wasn’t a single thing, besides my boyfriend, that stayed the same…And it was the best thing that ever happened to me and this music, because it pushed me to grow as a person, it pushed me to grow as a songwriter, as an artist. I had to grow up, and I’m really thankful for that, and I think the music showcases that growth.”

“I just feel like all of those things that happened to me made me really decide to be honest and really dig in to what I wanted to say to my audience, because I came off my favorite TV show and I got a record deal and I started touring and I put an album out, and I never sat and thought, ‘What do I want to say to these people? What’s important to me and what do I want to say to them,’” she adds. “And the last five years that’s all I thought about was, ‘Who am I, and what do I want to say to people?’ And that’s what this album is. It’s every part of me – the pretty and not so pretty parts.”

Lauren co-wrote all 12 songs on the album, which was produced by the award-winning busbee (Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Lady Antebellum). The collection features her Top 15 single, Road Less Traveled.