Lady Antebellum Wants Your Help for New Music Video, “Army”

Lady Antebellum Wants Your Help for New Music Video, “Army”

Posted on October 11, 2017

Lady Antebellum is teaming with National Geographic and Musicians on Call for their new “Army” video—and the trio wants your help, too.

Lady A is asking fans to submit photos or clips of their personal heroes to be included in the video. From now until Nov. 7, fans can submit photos or videos via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by using #MyArmyContest and tagging @NatGeoChannel.

The Lady A partnership coincides with National Geographic’s new mini-series, Long Road Home, which premieres on Nov. 7 and is centered on the Iraq War battle known as “Black Sunday.”

For every use of #LongRoadHome, National Geographic will donate $1—up to $75,000—to Musicians on Call, an organization that brings music to the bedside of hospital patients.

Check out Lady A’s promo below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrfFkDBMuw

photo by Jason Simanek

Keith Urban to Be Featured on Upcoming Grammy Television Special

Keith Urban to Be Featured on Upcoming Grammy Television Special

Posted on October 11, 2017

Keith Urban will be representing the country music-loving community when he appears on an upcoming CBS television broadcast, Grammy’s Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special.

The retrospective will be packed with standout moments from the past 59 years of Grammy history and will feature exclusive interviews and appearances by Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Bruno Mars, Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, U2, Keith Urban and more.

The primetime special will highlight some of the most memorable Grammy moments from the past five decades, including behind-the-scenes footage from past shows and segments that feature Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney and more.

Grammy’s Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special will be broadcast on Friday, Nov. 24, from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities

First Round of 2017 CMA Awards Announced for Radio Stations and Personalities

Posted on October 11, 2017

The Country Music Association announced its first round of winners for 2017 CMA Awards, which included top honors for radio stations and radio personalities.

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team up for the 10th time to co-host the upcoming CMA Awards, which will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 8-11 p.m. ET on ABC.

Check out the list of winners below.

CMA SMALL MARKET BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  • “Officer Don and DeAnn” with Don Evans and DeAnn Stephens on WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky WINNER
  • “Barrett, Fox & Berry” with Bill Barrett, Tim Fox, and Tracy Berry on KKNU, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
  • “Ben and Arnie” with Arnie Andrews and Ben Butler on WCOW, La Crosse, Wisconsin
  • “The Cat Pak Morning Show” with Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton on WYCT, Pensacola, Florida
  • “Scotty & Cara in the Morning” with Scotty Cox and Cara Denis on KCLR, Columbia, Missouri

CMA MEDIUM MARKET BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  • “Cash and Bradley” with Natalie Cash and Matt Bradley with KWEN, Tulsa, Oklahoma WINNER
  • Brent Michaels on KUZZ, Bakersfield, California
  • “The Dex and Mo Show” with Bill “Dex” Poindexter and Melissa “Mo” Turner on WUSY, Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • “New Country Mornings” with Nancy Wilson and James Frye on WHKO, Dayton, Ohio
  • “Tom & Becky” with Owens and Becky Palmer on WBBS, Syracuse, New York

CMA LARGE MARKET BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  • “Amanda and Jesse” with Amanda Valentine and Jesse Tack on WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio WINNER
  • “The Boxer Show” with “Boxer” Brandon Nasby on WCOL, Columbus, Ohio
  • “Double-L” with Lois Lewis on KWNR, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • “The Randy, Jamie, and Jojo Show” with Randy Carroll, Jamie Martin, and JoJo Meza on KAJA, San Antonio, Texas
  • “Tige And Daniel” with Tige Rodgers, Daniel Baker, and Mari Mueller on WSIX, Nashville, Tennessee
  • “Woody and the Wake-UP Call” with Woody Johnson, Dan E. Zuko, and Kayla Hanley on WCOL, Columbus, Ohio

CMA MAJOR MARKET BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  • “Mike & Amy” with Mike Chase and Amy Faust on KWJJ, Portland, Oregon WINNER
  • “Bud and Broadway” with Bud Ford, Jerry Broadway, and Kelly Rebal on WIL, St. Louis, Missouri
  • “Michael J On Air” with Michael J. Stuehler on WPOC, Baltimore, Maryland
  • “Paul Schadt and Meg” with Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, and Geof Knight on WKKT, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina
  • “The Q Morning Zoo” with Tim Tuttle, Kevin Kline, and Erica Rico on KKBQ, Houston-Galveston, Texas

CMA NATIONAL BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  • “The Bobby Bones Show” with Bobby Bones WINNER
  • “American Country Countdown” with Kix Brooks
  • “The Big D and Bubba Show” with Derek Haskins, Sean Powell, Patrick Thomas, and Carsen Humphreville
  • “The Blair Garner Show” with Blair Garner
  • “Country Gold” with Terri Clark

CMA SMALL MARKET RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

  • WYCT in Pensacola, Florida WINNER
  • KCLR in Columbia, Missouri
  • KKNU in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
  • KORA in Bryan-College Station, Texas
  • WCOW in La Crosse, Wisconsin

CMA MEDIUM MARKET RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

  • WIVK in Knoxville, Tennessee WINNER
  • CKRY in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • KXKT in Omaha-Council Bluffs, Nebraska-Iowa
  • WBBS in Syracuse, New York
  • WYRK in Buffalo-Niagara Falls, New York

CMA LARGE MARKET RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

  • WQDR in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina WINNER
  • KCYY in San Antonio, Texas
  • WCOL in Columbus, Ohio
  • WQIK in Jacksonville, Florida
  • WSIX in Nashville, Tennessee

CMA MAJOR MARKET RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

  • WIL in St. Louis, Missouri WINNER
  • KPLX in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
  • KUPL in Portland, Oregon
  • KWJJ in Portland, Oregon
  • WKKT in Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina
Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

Kane Brown’s “What Ifs” Dethrones Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” After a Record 34 Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

Posted on October 10, 2017

After a record 34 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been dethroned by Kane Brown’s “What Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina.

Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” had reigned supreme for 34 straight weeks atop the chart, which shattered the 24-week record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2013.

“I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with my producer Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally,” said Sam to Nash Country Daily. “I connect music to the emotions that come from relationships, so most of the songs that I write are inspired by those circumstances, emotions, feelings, all that kind of stuff. ‘Body Like a Back Road’ is a lighthearted song that was a lot of fun to write. It sort of swings, and hopefully it’s easy to listen to and will put a smile on some folks’ faces.”

Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart blends streaming, airplay and sales data.

Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart All-Time Record

  1. “Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt — 34 weeks (2017)
  2. “Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line – 24 weeks (2012)
  3. “Walk On By” – Leroy Van Dyke – 19 weeks (1961)
  4. “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line – 18 weeks (2016)
  5. “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett 17 weeks – (2015)
  6. “Love’s Gonna Live Here” – Buck Owens – 16 weeks (1963)
“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists

“Nash Next 2017” Competition Announces Its 10 Finalists

Posted on October 10, 2017

After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 has announced its 10 finalists.

In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, the winner of the competition will receive a recording contract with Nash Next Records under the Big Machine Label Group and garner substantial exposure, commensurate with a major-label release, on Cumulus radio stations nationwide.

The 10 finalists were selected by a panel of country radio professionals and will be judged in the finale by a group that includes Brooks & Dunn’s Kix Brooks and Scott Borchetta, president and CEO of Big Machine Label Group.

The 10 finalists will perform at the Nash Next 2017 finale event at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Below are the 10 finalists for Nash Next 2017, in no particular order.

1. Alexis Gomez, representing Centerville, Ohio

2. Ashley Jordan, representing Worcester, Mass.

3. Gyth Rigdon, representing Lake Charles, La., and Beaumont, Texas

4. Katie Austin, representing New Orleans, La.

5. Lick Creek, representing Bloomington and Peoria, Ill.

6. Mike Rut, representing Salt Lake City, Utah

7. Morgan Leigh Band, representing Oxnard/Ventura, Calif.

8. Natalie Spiroff, representing Cincinnati, Ohio

9. Radio Romance, representing Nashville, Tenn.

 

10. Schatzi + the String Boffin, representing Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

 

 

Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame

Kenny Rogers to Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame

Posted on October 10, 2017

Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.

The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry with a connection to Music City. Sidewalk medallions line the one-mile stretch with the names of the inductees etched in a star and guitar design. Past inductees include Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Hank Williams, Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town and more.

Kenny will receive the 80th star on the Music City Walk of Fame one day prior to his farewell concert celebration at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25, which will include performances by Dolly Parton, The Flaming Lips, Jamey Johnson, Elle King, Alison Krauss, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Idina Menzel, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Wynonna Judd and more.

In Kenny’s nearly six decades on the charts, the Country Music Hall of Fame member has sold more than 120 million albums and recorded hit songs such as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “Lucille,” “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” and more.

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit: 2018 Tour

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit: 2018 Tour

Posted on October 10, 2017

Jan. 18-20
Birmingham, AL
Alabama Theatre

Jan. 21
Little Rock, AR
Robinson Center

Jan. 23
Cedar Rapids, IA
Paramount Theatre

Jan. 24
Milwaukee, WI
Riverside Theatre

Jan. 27
Indianapolis, IN
Murat

Jan. 29
Pittsburgh, PA
Heinz Hall

Jan. 30
Buffalo, NY
UB Center for the Arts

Jan. 31
Albany, NY
Palace Theatre

Feb. 2
Providence, RI
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Feb. 3
Brooklyn, NY
Kings Theatre

Feb. 5
Red Bank, NJ
Count Basie Theatre

Feb. 6
Baltimore, MD
The Modell Lyric

Feb. 8-9
Atlanta, GA
Fox Theatre

Feb. 10-11
Durham, NC
Durham Performing Arts Center

Feb. 13
Ithaca, NY
State Theatre

Feb. 14
Reading, PA
Santander Performing Arts Center

Feb. 16
Richmond, VA
Altria Theater

Feb. 17
Charleston, WV
Municipal Auditorium

All dates with James McMurtry

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