MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS OF HELPING TO "HEAL THE MUSIC"

Over 100 million dollars saved in healthcare costs, providing free healthcare advocacy to over 20,000 music industry professionals in all 50 U.S. states

Dierks Bentley joins celebration as celebrity ambassador

In its tenth year, Music Health Alliance launches the Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund

and The Visionary Circle

Music Health Alliance celebrates ten years of helping to heal the music

Left to right: Rose Bates, Dierks Bentley, Tatum Allsep

Photo credit Steve Lowry

Music Health Alliance (MHA), the music industry’s critical non-profit healthcare resource, is marking major milestones in its mission to provide free healthcare advocacy and resources to music industry professionals. As the non-profit celebrates its first decade of providing free healthcare advocacy and support to a largely self-employed industry, MHA is uniquely positioned to continue to heal the music in the decades to come.

Music Health Alliance’s mission is to create a safe and confidential place for the music community to gain the very best healthcare and health insurance solutions through defined and transparent advocacy services, with an emphasis on the prevention of illness and overall wellness. 

Since 2013, MHA has:
Saved more than $100,000,000 in healthcare costs

• Provided free advocacy and support to over 20,000 music industry clients in 50 states
• Facilitated more than 3,200 counseling sessions through MHA’s Mental Health Fund
• Saved nearly 2,500 families from bankruptcy due to medical bills
• Provided life-saving diagnostic care to 57 clients through the Ben Eyestone Fund
• Aided 31 individuals in securing life-saving heart, liver, kidney and lung transplants
• Provided access to more than 1,000,000 meals during the COVID-19 pandemic “In ten years 

MHA has gone from just an idea to a thriving organization that has served tens of thousands and saved over $100 million in healthcare costs to keep the music playing across this country,” says Tatum Allsep, Music Health Alliance Founder and CEO. “MHA’s success is possible because we have a fierce staff, dedicated Board of Directors and encouraging donors and community who sincerely believe in our mission to Heal The Music. Thank you all and cheers to 10 years!”

The 15 person team at MHA continue the non-profit’s mission to provide free healthcare advocacy, access and resources to the music industry, more than 75% of whom are self-employed. Songwriters, musicians, performers, producers, engineers, venue operators, artist managers, agents, publishers, business managers, and more have had access to critical medicine, mental health resources, diagnostic tests, lifesaving transplants, end of life care and many other necessary services.

Reggie is one of the many music industry professionals who have received free healthcare advocacy and support from MHA. The 41 year-old tour manager lost his right arm below the elbow when he was injured in a tragic accident witnessed by his wife and children. He was quickly referred to MHA as he had no health insurance. Music Health Alliance was able to secure affordable coverage and negotiate his more than $500,000 in medical bills down to zero. By helping Reggie navigate the healthcare process, MHA enabled him to secure a neurobionics prosthetic arm, allowing him to resume his music career, and arranged trauma counseling for the entire family. By providing access to health insurance, negotiating medical costs, and navigating the healthcare process, MHA was able to provide affordable solutions for an otherwise debilitating and career-ending healthcare crisis. “Music Health Alliance literally put my life and family back together when we thought all hope was lost,” said Reggie. “We thought we were going to lose our house and I thought I would never be able to work again. They saved us.”

During a kickoff event held at Nashville’s Gibson Garage yesterday, multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley, a longtime supporter and client of MHA, joined the celebration as celebrity ambassador.

“Healthcare is the ultimate thing you can offer your team out there on the road,” shared Bentley. “Having 30 people on my team, it is tough to navigate insurance and healthcare and having MHA to help us figure it out and uncover benefits we didn’t even know were available. They’ve helped us save so much over 10 years and $100 MILLION industry wide...it's just incredible!”

As MHA begins its tenth year of serving the music industry, it is honored to establish the Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund, named in memory of music enthusiast and the Walt Disney Company’s longtime SVP, Government Relations. The Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund is the music industry’s first dedicated fund for dental health. Through the generosity and vision of Richard Bates’s family and friends, and matching grants from The Walt Disney Company, music professionals of all ages will no longer need to forgo critical dental healthcare that is often costly and not covered by medical insurance.

“Our family is very grateful to support something so meaningful and lasting,” said his widow Mrs. Rose Bates. “Richard would have been quite touched by this honor while being thrilled that it will help so many musicians with their health-related concerns.”

Music makers of all genres who are in need of critical dental healthcare will now be able to access qualifying grants through the Fund, with applications accessible here. The Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund will not only bring smiles, but will also make a significant impact on MHA’s mission to heal the music.

Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, financial support from the music community is critical to continue Music Health Alliance’s advocacy and free services. 86% of all dollars donated go directly to MHA’s programs and services - for every $1 donation, MHA is able to provide $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music.

As the non-profit enters its tenth year of healing the music, MHA is launching The Visionary Circle, an annual giving society to recognize generous friends who are invested in the ongoing success and future vision of Music Health Alliance. The future of MHA lies in the belief that no member of our music industry family should ever have to face a healthcare crisis alone, and The Visionary Circle will make an immediate impact on the scope of MHA’s work and ensure it can continue to heal the music for generations to come. Find additional information here.

MHA fights so those in our industry never have to feel alone in a health crisis and removes obstacles so patients can receive lifesaving care. MHA continues to advocate on behalf of songwriters, producers, audio engineers, musicians, recording artists, publishers and more across the country. Thanks to the direct efforts of MHA, over 20,000 members of the music community across the country have gained access to lifesaving transplants, medicine, mental health resources, end of life care and many other necessary services. Its services are free to any person who has worked in the music industry for two or more years or who has credited contributions to 4 commercially released recordings or videos. Spouses, partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also receive access to the non-profit’s services from birth to end of life.

To learn more about Music Health Alliance’s free services and resources, contact MHA at 615-200-6896 or info@musichealthalliance.com

Donate to Music Health Alliance at: MusicHealthAlliance.com/donate-to-heal

BEACHLIFE RANCH: BRANDI CARLILE, DIERKS BENTLEY AND MORE SEPTEMBER 16-18 IN REDONDO BEACH, CA

BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier three-day live music, art, and culinary experience, is proud to announce its 2022 return to Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, CA on September 16-18 for the first annual BeachLife Ranch Country & Americana festival.

The initial music lineup for BeachLife Ranch includes The Lumineers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Brandi Carlile, Dierks Bentley, Wilco, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, and a very special performance of Songs Of Waylon Jennings, featuring Shooter Jennings & surprise guests. Look for the full list of music artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Weekend tickets for BeachLife Ranch are on sale now at www.BeachLifeRanch.com.

BeachLife Ranch follows the success of BeachLife Festival, which established itself in 2019 as a boutique, family-friendly beach party focused on Southern California’s surf and skate culture. This year’s sold out BeachLife Festival (May 13-15) featured performances from iconic music artists including The Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Miller Band, Weezer, Sheryl Crow, 311 and more.

Due to demand from the Southern California community and music fans around the world, BeachLife producers created BeachLife Ranch for fall 2022. The festival will feature country, Americana, and outlaw country artists performing on the picturesque waterfront of the Pacific Ocean.

BeachLife Ranch co-founder / producer Allen Sanford said, “We’re excited to celebrate the ‘cowboy surfer’ way of life — making memories, weekend barbecuing and listening to tunes, whether on a ranch or at the beach. This festival is inspired by growing up in Southern California and spending summers in Central California trail riding on horses all day, then coming home to wash up for a sunset BBQ of Santa Maria tri-tip with all the fixins. It’s different from surf & skate beach culture, but the vibe is the same, and something we want to celebrate: love and respect for the outdoors, nature, friends and community. We invite you to the only major country and Americana festival on the beach in Southern California.”

BeachLife’s exclusive dining SideStage Experience will also return to BeachLife Ranch with a southern flair featuring smoked meats and BBQ options, with a bit of “Texas heat” influencing the top-notch cuisine. The SideStage Experience is the best seat in the house to dine, providing guests the opportunity to be seated onstage while their favorite musicians perform and enjoy a four-course meal from a celebrity chef, with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. Steve Baltin of Forbes proclaimed, “Located on a platform adjacent to the main stage, known as the HighTide stage, the dinner or brunch is one of the best VIP deals at any festival in America.”

BeachLife Festival and BeachLife Ranch are proud to support the Los Angeles South Bay community via philanthropy, as well as eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives, specifically related to the preservation of beaches and oceans, as well as the local community. With a number of national and local nonprofit organizations as philanthropic partners, BeachLife features onsite activations to drive awareness and raise funds for these important causes.

Weekend tickets for BeachLife Ranch are on sale now at www.BeachLifeRanch.com. 3-Day General Admission passes can be purchased for $299. BeachLife Ranch is also offering a new ticket type, General Admission Plus, for $379, which provides festival entry for three days along with unlimited ins and outs for patrons. 3-Day VIP passes are available for $699 and the 3-day Admiral Passes are $995, offering an assortment of new and upgraded amenities. In addition, the exclusive 3-Day Outlaw Pass includes perks such as a hosted bar, private bungalows, and valet parking for $2999. For added luxury, space, and privacy, BeachLife Ranch also offers private cabana suites for larger groups & parties available for purchase.

BeachLife Festival is located at 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Website: www.BeachLifeRanch.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/BeachLifeFestivalLive

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeachLifeFest

Instagram: @beachlifefestival

Twitter: https://twitter.com/beachlifefest

BOBBY BARE, DIERKS BENTLEY, CONNIE SMITH AND KEB' MO' INDUCTED INTO THE MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME

Photo ID (L to R): Keb' Mo', Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley and Bobby Bare

Photo Credit Terry Wyatt, NCVC

On Tuesday, April 5, staples of Nashville's musical fabric Bobby Bare, Keb' Mo', Connie Smith and Dierks Bentley were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. Each artist was presented their own star in Walk of Fame park in SoBro between the Hilton and the Country Music Hall of Fame, where Bare has been a member since 2013 and Smith since 2012.

Bare was presented his star by longtime friend, legendary producer and Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame member Buddy Cannon, Smith by husband and fellow Walk of Fame inductee Marty Stuart, Keb' Mo' by fellow Walk of Fame inductee Clint Black and Bentley also by Marty Stuart.

Bare’s career has spanned over seven decades, he received a GRAMMY in 1964 for “Detroit City” and earned nearly five dozen top 40 hits from 1962 to 1983. He has long been considered one of the most instrumental connectors in Country music having laid the foundation for contemporaries like Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver and influencing the styles of Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton and countless others who’ve followed in his footsteps.

The Walk of Fame’s goal is to recognize artists for their outstanding contributions to the musical history of Nashville. The artists inducted this year received the 90th, 91st, 92nd and 93rd stars on the Walk of Fame during the first ceremony in more than two years due to the pandemic.

“We are proud to bring back a Music City Walk of Fame ceremony with such a distinguished and diverse group of inductees who span various genres and eras of music,” said Ed Hardy, a distinguished Music Row executive and chairman of Music City Inc., the NCVC foundation that oversees the Music City Walk of Fame. “The individuals in the Walk of Fame remind us of Nashville’s rich history as Music City, and we congratulate the newest four members.”

This induction class joined fellow iconic musicians like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Jimi Hendrix and Garth Brooks. The Music City Walk of Fame originated in 2006 on Nashville’s Music Mile where the permanent sidewalk medallions with the names of inductees are displayed in a star design.

DIERKS BENTLEY NAMED SPOKESPERSON FOR MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE'S "HEAL THE MUSIC" DAY", OCTOBER 18

ASCAP, Heaven’s Door, Miranda Lambert, Pinnacle Bank, 

Red Light Management and more added to 

“Heal The Music Day” supporters

Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley has been named the spokesperson for Music Health Alliance’s “Heal The Music Day” and will spearhead the music community’s efforts to provide financial support for the non-profit’s critical and life-saving free services during the 3rd annual fundraiser. Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, MHA has:

Supported our creative community across 42 states and every genre of music
Spared 541 families from bankruptcy due to a medical crisis
Provided 8 patients with access to transplants including heart, lung, kidney and liver
Facilitated access to over 200 trauma counseling sessions for Las Vegas shooting survivors and their families
Served over 10,000 members of the music community nationwide
Saved over $47,000,000 in healthcare costs including insurance premium savings, medical bill reductions and discounted medications
The only non-profit named to Billboard’s 2019 Nashville Power Players, MHA Founder and CEO Tatum Allsep and Shelia Shipley Biddy, COO and Certified Senior Advisor®, along with the entire MHA team, remove obstacles so patients can receive lifesaving care.

“The work that Music Health Alliance is doing on behalf of our music community is incredible,” said Bentley. “They are on the frontline advocating for people like my band members, our crew, team-members and all of our families. It’s with deep gratitude that I support ‘Heal The Music Day’ so that Music Health Alliance can continue to help the people who dedicate their lives and talents to making Nashville, TN the Music City."

As spokesperson for 2019’s “Heal The Music Day,” Dierks will encourage the music industry to participate in this annual effort to raise awareness and support for the emergency and ongoing medical needs of our country’s creative community, 76% of whom are self-employed or part of a small business. The majority don’t have access to group health benefits and, in many instances, have limited and unpredictable resources. Music Health Alliance’s free services range from access to doctors and hospitals, medicine, health insurance and finding financial assistance during times of illness. Members of the music community — including artists, songwriters, producers, publishers, publicists, promoters, business managers, record label executives, booking agents, attorneys, venues, stylists and more — can pledge a percentage of their single day earnings to support the lifesaving services provided by Music Health Alliance.

Acme Feed & Seed, Gary Allan, Gus Arrandale, ASCAP, Marc Beeson, Dierks Bentley, John Berry, Camel Express, John Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, Beth Nielson Chapman, City National Bank, Combustion Entertainment, Ron Cox/Studio Bank, Chelsea Crowell, Carrie Crowell, Hannah Crowell, Rodney Crowell, Bob DiPiero, Mark Driskill, Disney Music, Tiffany Dunn/Loeb & Loeb, Bob Dylan/Heaven’s Door, Girlilla Marketing, Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Iberia Bank, Miranda Lambert, Robin Lightner, Michael McIntosh, Tinti Moffat, Monarch PR, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Safford Motley LLC, Sony ATV Music, Allen Reynolds & Marie Coz, Coran Capshaw/Red Light Management, Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins, Regions Bank, Michael Rhodes, Chris & Morgane Stapleton, Universal Music Publishing, Ben Vaughn, Steve & Caryn Wariner, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, Kris Wiatr & Associates, Wiles + Taylor & Company, Jay & Katherine Williams and Yazoo Brewing Company have already joined the Heal The Music Day movement in support of their fellow musicians and music industry colleagues.

Become a Heal The Music Day partner at: MusicHealthAlliance.com/heal-the-music-day
Donate to Music Health Alliance at: MusicHealthAlliance.com/donate-to-heal

DIERKS BENTLEY TO RECEIVE CRS ARTIST HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley as the recipient of the CRS 2018 Artist Humanitarian Award, presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and Dan Halyburton, Owner of Falls Media Group, as the recipient of the CRS 2018 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Both individuals will be recognized at Country Radio Seminar 2018, following the Opening Ceremonies on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.

The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 by the organization’s board to honor Country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career. Past recipients of the annual award have included Zac Brown, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels, among others.

Award-winning entertainer Dierks Bentley has demonstrated his dedication to giving back nation-wide through many charitable initiatives and events, as he has raised over $4 million for charities through his “Miles & Music For Kids” all-star motorcycle ride and concert, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. Additionally, in 2013 Bentley partnered with KMLE and KAFF as they organized and hosted the Country Cares Concert in Arizona, raising more than half a million dollars for the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. His first-ever song written and recorded for a motion picture, “Hold The Light,” featured in Columbia Pictures and Black Label Media’s Only The Brave embodies the spirit of the true heroism behind the firefighters depicted in the film. Bentley has also put the spotlight on local Nashville non-profit organizations such as Safe Haven Family Shelter, as his raw music video for “Riser” magnified a true story and the struggles of a formerly homeless mother.

The Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award is given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community. This award is named in honor of CRB Board member Tom Rivers, who died in 2004 at age 38 of bronchial asthma. Rivers, known for his work at WQYK, Tampa/St. Petersburg and WUSN, Chicago, was highly regarded for his public service.

Dan Halyburton has dedicated countless hours to the Red Cross as a communication specialist. When a disaster strikes, Halyburton offers valuable communication leadership to those in need. In these chaotic circumstances, he uses his decades of expertise and his passion for helping others to provide clear, concise, reliable instructions and communication that is vital in these situations. His assistance in helping those who have been impacted by natural disasters has been crucial in these last few months for those dealing with hurricane aftermath.

Country Radio Seminar 2018 will be held Monday, February 5, 2018 through Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the luxurious Omni Nashville, in the heart of downtown Nashville. The three-day convention is the premier educational and networking event for Country radio and music industry professionals, offering attendees access to informative panels, countless networking opportunities, prominent speakers, research presentations and intimate performances from some of today’s biggest stars and emerging artists. Panels at CRS cover a broad range of topics relevant to today’s Country radio industry, including social media and digital innovations, PPM, brand strategies, leadership skills, consumer research studies, the relationships and economics of the radio and record industries and much more. This year marks the 49th annual Country Radio Seminar. Registration for Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2018 is currently available at the regular rate of $699. Tickets to the New Faces of Country Music show are already sold out, and no longer available for purchase with registration packages.

For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com

DIERKS BENTLEY UP FOR THREE VEVO AWARDS - FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Dierks Bentley is one of the few country artists up for this year's cross genre Vevo awards and not only that, he's up for THREE! He needs your help to win against some really big names. 

As fans, you can vote on the website below and you can also tweet or Facebook your votes Votes only count if they include the link to video, artist tag, vevo tag, and category hashtag 

Example: 

"I just voted for @dierksbentley in @Vevo's Hot This Year: http://vevo.ly/hMqhwF #VevoHTYLOL"

Best Country Video:

Dierks Bentley – Drunk On A Plane  (#VevoHTYCountry) currently in last place

Best Live Performance:

Dierks Bentley – I Hold On (Vevo GO Shows) (#VevoHTYLive) currently in last place

Funniest Video:

Dierks Bentley – Drunk On A Plane (#VevoHTYLOL) currently in 2nd place

More details: http://www.vevo.com/c/en/US/hot-this-year

Voting will take place until 11/23/14 11:59 PM EST. One vote per category per day is allowed from this page. Voting for all categories is limitless on Facebook and Twitter. Post the category hashtag with the link to your chosen video on your Twitter feed and/or Facebook wall, and those will count as votes too!

CMA CLOSEUP: CMA BRINGS COUNTRY MUSIC TO PUBLIC TELEVISION

By Bob Doerschuk

© 2014 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum

 perform on “Front and Center.” -  Photo Credit: Donn Jones

On June 25, CMA and live concert television series “Front and Center” filmed two episodes celebrating the 10th anniversary of the CMA Songwriters Series, featuring CMA Award winners Dierks Bentley and Lady Antebellum onstage in intimate acoustic settings.

The Bentley performance will be made available to public television stations on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Songwriters Jim Beavers, Ross Copperman, Brett James and Jon Randall join him onstage in this one-hour broadcast.

Lady Antebellum showcases its hits, previews tracks from its fifth album 747, shares personal stories and anecdotes and invites songwriters Rodney Clawson, Tom Douglas, Josh Kear, Luke Laird and Abe Stoklasa to share the stage. This one-hour installment will be made available to public television stations on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

“Country Music is a genre based on the foundation of great songs,” said CMA CEO Sarah Trahern in New York City during a Sept. 3 press conference to reveal the final nominees for the 2014 CMA Awards. “Announcing the ‘Front and Center’ shows the same time we are recognizing our CMA Awards-nominated songwriters for the CMA Song of the Year was a natural fit and a great way to build excitement leading up to the Awards broadcast on Nov. 5.”

Dierks Bentley is joined by Jon Randall, Brett James, Jim Beavers and Ross Copperman

 at his “Front and Center” taping. - Photo Credit: Donn Jones

“We were privileged to be able to work with as prestigious an organization as CMA, to bring these compelling shows with Dierks and Lady Antebellum to public television,” said Don Maggi, Executive Producer, “Front and Center.” “They were truly special shows that we hope have laid the groundwork for future programming with CMA.”

“With its new CMA partnership, ’Front and Center‘ becomes an outlet for the true backbone of Country Music — the songs and the people who wrote them — to be laid bare,” noted Rolling Stone Country.

For air dates in your market, check your local public television station schedules.

DIERKS BENTLEY JOINS BLAKE SHELTON FOR 2ND ANNUAL TREE TOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2015

 Four-Day, General Admission Passes Available for $120 Until Dec. 2

Even More Exciting Artist Announcements Coming Soon! 

PRESS RELEASE

Forest City, Iowa (August 25, 2014) – Coming off of a successful first year, Tree Town Music Festival organizers are turning up the heat on year two of the now four-day event! In addition to previously-announced country megastar and judge on NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton, the man behind the smash hit of the summer “Drunk on a Plane,” Dierks Bentley, will be hitting the Tree Town Music Festival stage in Forest City, Iowa, next Memorial Day Weekend (May 21-24, 2015). One of country music’s most-respected singer/songwriters, Dierks’ long list of chart-topping hits includes, “5-1-5-0,” “I Hold On,” “Sideways,” “Come a Little Closer,” “What Was I Thinkin,” and more. Fans can expect even more exciting announcements in the coming months.

Early-bird, four-day passes are currently on sale for $120 and VIP tickets for $500 until Dec. 2. For ticket-holders looking for the true festival experience, camping is available starting at $100. Whether you have a two-person tent or jumbo home on wheels, Tree Town Music Festival has campsite options to meet your needs. For more info on tickets, camping or for any of your Tree Town Music Festival needs, please visit: treetownfestival.com or call 877-569-7767.

Tree Town Music Festival started off with a bang in 2014. Thousands of fans descended on Forest City, Iowa, for the first-year event this past Memorial Day weekend to catch performances by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery and more. The festival also featured "Little Nashville,” a stage that brought the excitement of Nashville’s world-famous Broadway to Iowa. In addition to non-stop music from multiple stages, the grounds boasted beer tents, a variety of food vendors, rock climbing, zip lines and much more.

Find Tree Town Music Festival on social media -

Facebook: facebook.com/treetownfest

Twitter: twitter.com/treetownfest 

PEPSI GULF COAST JAM 2014 ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS

 

Photos courtesy: Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

PRESS RELEASE

Nashville, TN – February 27, 2014 — Launching their second annual festival with a bang, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam announces Country music superstars Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley as this year’s headlining acts. Taking place in Panama City Beach, FL on Labor Day Weekend, Carrie is set to headline Friday, August 29th, while Dierks headlines Saturday, August 30th, and Blake closes out the festival, headlining Sunday, August 31st. PEOPLE Country made the announcement this morning via their Facebook: HERE

Condo packages are available now and tickets are set to go on-sale to the public on Friday, March 28th at 10 AM CST. In its inaugural year, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam attracted thousands of country fans from all over the United States and beyond with a lineup that included Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins and many more.

Executive Producer of Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Rendy Lovelady is expecting 2014 ticket sales to far exceed the attendance that the festival drew in 2013. In regards to the announcement Lovelady said, “I promised everyone that the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam lineup would be huge, and I think we delivered.

”Earlier this week, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam launched a unique social media campaign inspired by the 57,000 square foot gaming floor and 1,600 electronic gaming machines at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, AL one of the festivals leading sponsors. The faux “Jamble Machine” revealed clues about the headliners and the campaign encouraged festival goers to unscramble jambled phrases by sharing, liking, commenting and retweeting the posts on their social platforms.

About Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2014:

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2014 will provide the best of today’s country music for an audience of more than 20,000 people on the coast August 29-31, 2014 during Labor Day Weekend.

For more information about Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam’s lineup, VIP & General Admission Tickets, lodging partners, directions, partnership opportunities, parking, and vendors, please visit www.gulfcoastjam.com.

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a production of PCB Entertainment, LLC.

SNEAK PEEK AT "DIERKS BENTLEY: RISER" ON PEOPLE.COM

PRESS RELEASE

SOURCE: COUNTRY AIRCHECK

Dierks Bentley: Riser, a film documenting the inspiration behind Bentley's seventh studio album Riser, will premiere on Palladia Feb. 22 at 8pm CT. The Wes Edwards-directed project chronicles Bentley's ups and downs following the death of his father and birth of his first son, among other intimate moments. "I wanted this album to be that deeper look at who I am and who I try to be, and so I guess it's the same with this film, too," says Bentley. "The first time I watched the rough edit, I actually got physically uncomfortable because it's all in there; my whole life right there on the screen for the whole world to see." A special edit will be available on CMT Feb. 22 at 1pm CT. See the trailer HERE ...

JAKE OWEN SETS THE STAGE ON FIRE AT LAST NIGHT’S MASSIVE FREE SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

Over 20,000 Fans Gathered To Join Jake In Celebrating The #1 Gold-Certified Smash “Anywhere With You”  In Nashville 

Nashville, TN (August 20, 2013) – Last night (8/19), Jake Owen threw an epic Summer Block Party to celebrate his fourth consecutive #1 “Anywhere With You” in Nashville, TN. Inviting fans to the free show via Twitter and Facebook, a massive crowd of 20,000 plus gathered to see the chart-topping vocalist perform and attend the largest #1 party ever held at BMI. Reaching maximum capacity, fans lined the streets of Music Row and tailgated in nearby parking lots throughout the evening.

The festivities kicked off with new trio The Cadillac Three warming up the crowd followed by an onstage #1 celebration for Jake’s “Anywhere With You,” co-written by Ben Hayslip, Jimmy Yeary and David Lee Murphy. Playing for over two hours, Jake delivered an electrifying performance and quickly became a trending topic on Twitter. As revealed earlier in the day, special guests Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, and Dee Jay Silver joined Jake onstage to show their support for him. Nashville’s hip food trucks lined up for the event and the beer was flowing.

Since releasing his chart-topping album, BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT, Jake has emerged as one of country music’s leading vocalists. The RCA Nashville project delivered four consecutive #1 hit singles, including the multi-week chart-toppers; the Double Platinum title track and Platinum “Alone with You,” and Gold-certified hits “The One That Got Away” and “Anywhere with You.” Poised to follow the success, Jake’s brand new single “Days of Gold” is now at Country radio nationwide and will be featured on his album of the same title to be released on 12/3.

His energetic live show and captivating songs have landed him coveted opening slots with Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and his first headlining tour, “CMT On Tour Jake Owen: The Summer Never Ends 2012”, which made CMT history for the most sold-out shows in a row for the annual nationwide tour. The American Country Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year is currently touring with Jason Aldean's “Night Train” Tour.



The Vero Beach, FL, native first captured the national spotlight with his hits “Startin’ with Me,” “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” and “Eight Second Ride.” The 2009 ACM Top New Male Vocalist’s revival of “Life in a Northern Town” with Sugarland and Little Big Town in 2008 earned him Grammy and CMA Award nominations.



Jake’s “Days of Gold” is available now via this link: http://smarturl.it/itunesdaysofgold

Keep up with Jake at www.jakeowen.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jakeowen, and follow him on Twitter @jakeowen.

DIERKS BENTLEY TO HEADLINE "COUNTRY CARES" CONCERT FOR LOST FIREFIGHTERS ON JULY 22

Phoenix native Dierks Bentley will headline KMLE/Phoenix's and KAFF/Flagstaff, AZ's Country Cares Concert benefiting the families of the 19 firefighters who died while battling the recent Arizona wildfires. Proceeds from the July 22 show at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley will go to the United Phoenix Firefighters, who will distribute them directly to the families. "We hope this benefit concert gives everyone affected by this tragedy the opportunity to come together and heal," says KMLE PD Tim Richards. "We want to raise as much money as possible to help the families of these amazing heroes." Tickets go on sale here and here Friday (7/12).

VIDEO: CHECK OUT A SNEAK PEEK AT THE UPCOMING SINGLE FROM DIERKS BENTLEY FEATURING KACEY MUSGRAVES, "BOURBON IN KENTUCKY"

Check out the new single from Dierks Bentley, "Bourbon in Kentucky" which features Kacey Musgraves. The single is due to hit country radio on June 10. Don't wait for it to hit, start requesting now. 

TICKETS FOR DIERKS BENTLEY'S "MILES AND MUSIC FOR KIDS" CONCERT ON SALE TOMORROW - PERFORMERS INCLUDE DIERKS, SHERYL CROW, CHRIS YOUNG, BRANTLEY GILBERT, CRAIG CAMPBELL AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

EVENT (LOS ANGELES, CA): AUG 14 7:30PM NOKIA THEATRE - "TEACHERS ROCK" & "Won't Back Down"- a Special Event & Concert to Benefit Teachers & Education Featuring Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley and More

Photo credit: WBWN.com

Tickets Go on Sale This Friday, July 27th at 10 AM

LOS ANGELES, Jul 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Live on August 14th at 7:30 p.m. from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Ken Ehrlich Productions, Anschutz Film Group/Walden Media, and AEG present TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Media's upcoming feature film "Won't Back Down," a special tribute concert celebrating teachers and education and benefitting several non-profit organizations, featuring some of the biggest names in music, film and sports.


The benefit concert will showcase live performances by Dierks Bentley, Fun. and Josh Groban and special appearances by Viola Davis from "Won't Back Down," Josh Hutcherson, Miranda Cosgrove, Pauley Perrette, Roshon Fegan and many more. Proceeds from TEACHERS ROCK will benefit three non-profit organizations: DonorsChoose.org, Feeding America and Teach for America.

Tickets for this special benefit, starting at just $40, will go on sale this Friday, July 27th at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, plus via Charge-By-Phone (800.745.3000). A limited number of VIP packages will also be offered for TEACHERS ROCK, which include tickets to a post-concert party at L.A. LIVE.

The TEACHERS ROCK concert will feature scenes from Walden Media's upcoming motion picture "Won't Back Down," released by 20th Century Fox. The film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis, who play two determined mothers, one a teacher, who will stop at nothing to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. This powerful story of parenthood, friendship and courage mirrors events that are making headlines daily.

"AEG and Walden are very excited to join efforts with Walmart in celebrating teachers. Honoring teachers and recognizing the importance of education have been bedrock values since the founding of our companies," said Anschutz Film Group & Walden Media CEO, David Weil. "We believe that TEACHERS ROCK and our upcoming movie, WON'T BACK DOWN, will both inspire parents to believe that they can make a real difference in the lives of students and teachers."

TEACHERS ROCK will be taped for a special one hour CBS television event broadcast Saturday, August 18th from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT, that will also feature taped performance and appearances from Carrie Underwood, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Morrison, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Usher, Maroon 5's Adam Levine and James Valentine, and more.

For more information on VIP packages and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Lynch, jlynch@staplescenter.com. Proceeds from TEACHERS ROCK will benefit three non-profit organizations: DonorsChoose.org, Feeding America and Teach for America.

For more information on Walmart's back-to-school offerings visit www.walmart.com/backtoschool

About Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 10,300 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com , and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart . Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com .

AFG/Walden Media

Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family. Past award-winning films include: "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," "Nim's Island," "Charlotte's Web" and the Sundance Audience Prize Winning documentary "Waiting for 'Superman.'" "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" is Walden's most recent release and upcoming films include "Won't Back Down," "Chasing Mavericks" and the Christmas family comedy "Parental Guidance."

DonorsChoose.org

Founded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America post requests, and individuals can give directly to the ones that inspire them. To date, 235,000 public and charter school teachers have used DonorsChoose.org to secure $119 million in books, art supplies, technology, and other resources that their students need to learn.

Feeding America

Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, provides food assistance to more than 14 million children each year. Feeding America's network of more than 200 food banks partners with more than 60,000 agencies serving every county in the United States. Programs like BackPack, Kids Cafe and the School Pantry help children get the nutritious food they need afterschool, on weekends and vacations and at home.

Ken Ehrlich Productions

For more than 25 years, no individual has produced more music related and non-traditional programming for television, as well as single and multi-artist and concept specials for network, cable, syndication and home video programming than Ken Ehrlich. With hundreds of hours of highly acclaimed specials to his credit, from the annual GRAMMY(R) Awards, which he has produced since 1980, to a yearly slate of award shows including his fifth and most recent Emmy Awards show [in 2008,] Ehrlich's credits are unmatched.

Teach For America

In 1990, 500 committed recent college graduates joined Teach For America to help lead the way to eliminating educational inequity. Since then nearly 33,000 leaders, during their 2-year commitment to the organization, have reached more than 3 million students across 43 urban and rural communities.

Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE hosts over 120 music, family, dance and comedy acts, award shows, televised productions, conventions and product launches annually. Since opening its' doors in October 2007, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE has hosted six nights of the Eagles and Dixie Chicks and have hosted the likes of Sugarland, Queens of the Stone Age, Neil Young, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, So You Think You Can Dance Tour, John Mayer, Bjork, John Fogerty, Tori Amos, George Lopez, The Wiggles, Sesame Street Live, Kayne West, Kings of Leon, The Who, Carrie Underwood, Tool, Rush, Juanes, Jenni Rivera, Michael Jackson's This is It Movie Premiere and Twilight Eclipse Movie Premiere. Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE is the home to the American Idol Finale Shows, American Music Awards, ESPY Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and People's Choice Awards, 2010 & 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Over 500,000 people pass through the doors of Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE annually.

Won't Back Down

In this powerful story - inspired by true events - of parenthood, friendship, hope and courage, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis portray determined mothers who will stop at nothing to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy and a system mired in traditional thinking, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.

SOURCE: Twentieth Century Fox

Take a Listen: Dierks Bentley Records Theme Song for Showtime's Hit Series "Weeds"

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO DIERKS' VERSION OF "LITTLE BOXES"

Dierks Bentley lent his talent to Showtime's hit series "Weeds" and recorded his personal rendition of "Little Boxes", the show's theme song, for an upcoming episode airing on the series' final season later this year. When asked about the recording, Dierks replied, "When they approached me about recording the theme song, I jumped at the chance. I'm a fan of the show and thought the guys in my band could put a cool country spin on it."

*EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS* - DIERKS BENTLEY AND COREY WAGAR AT STONE PONY, ASBURY PARK, NJ (JUNE 30, 2012)

DIERKS BENTLEY 

STONE PONY

Dierks Bentley and his opening performer, Corey Wagar, blew the saddle off Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ last night. Our locally based photographer, John Lisa, was on hand to make sure we had exclusive pictures of the packed house enjoying the night! Looks like they did.

All photos credit: John Lisa / Lovin' Lyrics

VIDEO PREMIERE: "5-1-5-0" - DIERKS BENTLEY

Someone better call the Po-Po on this one, it's hot and it's speeding up the charts like Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" ... check out the world premiere video for Dierks Bentley's "5-1-5-0". This is a song makes you hit that gas and the Po-Po will pull you over ... but chances are they'll give you a warning for rockin' too hard.

DIERKS BENTLEY’S FATHER PASSES AWAY / CMA FEST FAN CLUB PARTY CANCELLED

 

Photo credit: www.nashville.com

Dierks Bentley‘s father Leon Bentley died Friday (June 1) in Phoenix. The singer-songwriter confirmed the death in a Twitter message he sent Saturday morning, noting, “It was an honor to comfort him as he left us. Thank you, fans, for the time and understanding.” A private memorial service is being scheduled. Because of his father’s illness, Bentley had already canceled a Saturday night performance in Washington, D.C., following the Washington Nationals’ baseball game. 

Following his father’s death, he also canceled Wednesday’s fan club party in Nashville during the CMA Music Festival. A spokesperson told CMT.com Saturday afternoon that Bentley currently plans to resume his performance schedule with a June 9 appearance at the WYCD Downtown Hoedown in Detroit and his June 10 set during the CMA Music Festival’s nightly concert at LP Field in Nashville.

-via CMT.com

Event (Seattle, WA): April 21, 2012 at 1:00pm - Dierks Bentley Acoustic Performance to Celebrate Record Store Day

To celebrate Record Store Day, Dierks Bentley is hosting an in-store acoustic performance at the Queen Anne location of Seattle's Easy Street Records starting at 1:00 pm on April 21. The event is a celebration to honor over 700 independent retailers nationwide.  

"Record Store Day is such a great event that has hardly had any attention in country music," Bentley says. "Some of the coolest exclusive product comes out on this day, and I wanted county fans to be able to get in on the action. I may have a few surprise guests up my sleeve, too."