CHARLES ESTEN MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "LOVE AIN’T PRETTY" WITH DELUXE EDITION AND RELEASE OF DUET WITH SARA EVANS

DROPS DOUBLE VINYL PLUS DIGITAL SONG RELEASE

FEATURING SARA EVANS

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CELEBRATES TONIGHT (1/24) AT

CHIEF’S ON BROADWAY IN NASHVILLE

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RETURNS TO THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

MONDAY (1/27)

Multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten today marks the one-year anniversary of his highly acclaimed independent debut album with the double vinyl release of “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition. Now shipping worldwide, fans can purchase here.

Co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits on the landmark version of the Marshall Altman-produced full-length project, Esten adds nine new bonus tracks to this special edition delivery. Featuring star-studded collaborations with Keb' Mo' and Sara Evans, with the latter also available today as a digital song release. Listen here - https://ffm.to/inabarsomewhere_duet

“‘In A Bar Somewhere’ is an ethereal and dreamlike reverie describing that moment in time, when everything about a past love affair seemed to be perfect. Although I originally recorded it solo, it always struck me that both sides of that romance might miss and mourn that magical moment, no matter how bad the whole thing ended up going,” shares Esten. “Sara Evans and I have been friends for about 10 years now, going all the way back to the time she was on NASHVILLE. By that time, I already counted myself as a fan of Sara’s. Now, cut to all these years later when she recently asked me to be on her podcast, and I in turn, was smart enough to beg her to jump on this song with me. God bless her – she was kind enough to say, ‘Yes.’ The result is a check off my bucket list, and a duet for the “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition that makes me very happy.”

The 23-track Deluxe Edition further includes never-before-heard demos and worktapes from the creation of “Love Ain’t Pretty”, as well as a live performance recorded from the sold-out NASHVILLE Reunion Tour (with Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio). With supplies selling fast, Esten is also offering a 250-count limited edition batch here. Pressed in a beautiful “velvet chair” red-colored vinyl (to match the album cover art), this exclusive collectible will be autographed, hand-numbered, and bundled with a poster and guitar pick.

Charles Esten’s “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition Track List:

Side 1

1.) “Love Ain’t Pretty”
(Charles Esten, Marshall Altman, Jimmy Yeary)

2.) “A Little Right Now” 

(Charles Esten, Jacob Lyda, Brian Maher)

 
3.) “One Good Move”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

 
4.) “In A Bar Somewhere”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

 
5.) “I Ain’t”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

6.) “Another Song About You”
(Charles Esten, Colin Elmore)

Side 2

1.) “When Love Ain’t Love”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

2.) “Candlelight”
(Charles Esten, Big Kenny, Eric Paslay)

3.) “Back In My Life Again”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

4.) “Willing To Try”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr)

5.) “Make You Happy” 

(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

6.) “Maybe I’m Alright”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

Side 3

1.) “Down The Road (feat. Eric Paslay)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

2.) “Somewhere In The Sunshine”
(Charles Esten, Jon Nite)

3.) “In A Bar Somewhere (feat. Sara Evans)”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

4.) “Maybe I’m Alright (feat. Keb' Mo')”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

5.) “Down The Road – Live In London (feat. Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

Side 4

1.) “One Good Move (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

2.) “Back In My Life Again (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

3.) “Candlelight (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Kenny Alphin, Eric Paslay)

4.) “I Ain’t (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

5.) “When Love Ain’t Love (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

6.) “Make You Happy (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

All Songs Produced by Marshall Altman

Celebrating the one-year launch tonight (1/24) in Nashville, TN, Esten will follow last year’s wildly popular “LOVE AIN’T PRETTY TOUR” – packing venues across the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, and Germany – by taking the stage at Chief’s on Broadway. Promising a setlist full of “Love Ain’t Pretty” favorites and surprise guests, tickets for the anniversary party can be found here.

Then, on Monday (1/27), he’ll return to the #1 nationally syndicated one-hour talker The Kelly Clarkson Show one year after last appearing. In addition to speaking about “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition, the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will meet with teen cancer survivor and aspiring singer Elana Koenig. First introduced to Clarkson’s “Rad Human” on set in January 2024, he was moved to invite Koenig to perform at his 11th Annual Light the Late Night benefit concert in Nashville this past fall. Now reuniting with Clarkson after the event, Esten and Koenig will share footage from their memorable experience together. Fans can check local listings for timing to watch. The Kelly Clarkson Show airs on over 200 stations in 100% of the country.
Esten’s “Team Addie” campaign is accepting donations through January 31 here.

SCOTTY McCREERY RELEASES NEW HEARTBREAK TRACK “LONELY” ... FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM "RISE AND FALL" ARRIVES MAY 10

McCreery Returns to ABC’s “American Idol” This Sunday, April 28 at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT Performing “Cab in a Solo”

McCreery Gives Special Performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” this Wednesday, May 1 (Check Local Listings for Time)

McCreery Returns to the Grand Ole Opry on May 11 - First 400 Ticketholders who Purchase "Rise and Fall " onsite at Opry Store Will Gain Entrance to an Exclusive Album Release Celebration and Acoustic Performance Post-Show

Listen to “Lonely” HERE

Scotty McCreery may be a happily married father, but that is not stopping him from tapping into a bit of sorrow for his latest release out today, “Lonely,” from his upcoming album Rise and Fall. This will be the final song released from Rise and Fall before the album comes out on May 10. 

“I love a good heartbreak, honky-tonk country song, and ‘Lonely’ is definitely that,” said McCreery. “Brent, Derek, Frank, Bobby, Jeremy, Monty and I had such a good time writing this song on my back porch in the mountains of North Carolina. This song is so much fun to perform live and have the audience sing along with us. I’ve had a lot of requests from fans who’ve heard this song on the road to put it out on streaming. Here you go!”

Written by McCreery with Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey and Monty Criswell, “Lonely” is a dark-and-dusky two-stepper drenched in heartbreak. Set in a late-night local hole-in-the-wall and narrated by a guy looking to forget why he came in the bar to begin with, friends join him in his effort to drown out the pain turning the barroom into a sing along.

Friends on the jukebox and friends wall to wall

Dimes on the dance floor and cheap alcohol

Round after round, we're all having a ball

I guess lonely ain't lonely after all

No lonely ain't lonely after all

The newest member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry will also return to the stage where he won hearts across the nation over 13 years ago. McCreery is set to perform his chart-topping hit “Cab in a Solo” on “American Idol” this Sunday, April 28. Catch his guest performance live coast-to-coast on ABC at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT and stream on Hulu.

McCreery is also set to return to “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Wednesday, May 1 with a special performance from the Grand Ole Opry stage. Check local listings for time.

McCreery will return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on May 11, just one day after he releases his new album Rise and Fall. The first 400 ticketholders who also purchase the album onsite in the Opry Shop that evening will gain access to an exclusive album release celebration and acoustic performance with Scotty directly following the show in the Opry House’s Studio A. For Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com.

Rise and Fall will feature 13 tracks that find him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.

McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which will be released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon will release a limited edition, forest green vinyl version of the album.Pre-order/pre-save Rise and Fall HERE or pre-order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE.

“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise and Fall when it comes out May 10th.”

The North Carolina native knows all too well there’s a rhythm to life and a cycle of ups and downs. And right now, he’s on the upswing.

Now 30 years old and a seasoned country music veteran selling out concerts across the globe with five consecutive No. 1 hits under his belt, McCreery is also a dedicated husband and father, welcoming a son named Avery in 2022, whose impact on the singer is highlighted in several songs on the album. Recently, he even celebrated the milestone of all milestones for a guy who grew up on Randy Travis, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Ronnie Milsap; he was invited by his musical hero Garth Brooks to become the newest member of the iconic Grand Ole Opry. McCreery was just welcomed into the Opry family on April 20 by two more of his heroes, Josh Turner and Randy Travis.

But folks like McCreery know it means more when you’ve seen the other side. For him, each highlight has come in contrast to a challenge – things like the loss of his first record deal and the year of naysaying uncertainty that followed before he built himself up again, brick by brick. As a result, Rise and Fall comes from an artist who knows to appreciate the ride – no matter where it leads.

“I feel like we’re on the rise now, but I’ve fallen pretty low as well,” McCreery admits. “I learned from every little part of that, and it helped me to know who I was as a person – let alone an artist. The rises and the falls helped craft these songs. They made this album what it is.”

“Lonely” is the sixth song released from the album, following lead single “Cab in a Solo” and tracks “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.” A full listing of the album’s songs follows.

Rise and Fall Track Listing:

(Songwriters in parentheses)

1.) Little More Gone - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

2.) Cab in a Solo - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
Lonely (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

3.) Can’t Pass the Bar - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)

4.) Hey Rose - (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)

5.) Fall of Summer - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

6.) Love Like This - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)

7.) Slow Dance - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)

8.) No Country for Old Men - (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)

9.) And Countin’ - (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)

10.) Stuck Behind a Tractor - (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)

11.) Red Letter Blueprint - (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)

12.) Porch - (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)

Tickets for upcoming tour dates are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.

DARIUS RUCKER AND JENNIFER NETTLES UNITE ON REIMAGINED VERSION OF RUCKER’S "CAROLYN’S BOY" ALBUM STANDOUT : “NEVER BEEN OVER”

 

Already an emotional cornerstone of recent album Carolyn’s Boy from three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker, standout song “Never Been Over” now arrives as a duet with the captivating vocals of GRAMMY Award-winning entertainment powerhouse Jennifer Nettles adding a new dimension to the emotional ballad.

Penned by Rucker alongside Lee Thomas Miller and Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, the original release of “Never Been Over” was celebrated by Billboard as a flipped perspective to Rucker’s chart-topping “It Won’t Be Like This For Long,” with the reflective song “looking back on a couple’s love nearly two decades later, chronicling years of emotional zeniths and low points, a duration spent raising kids and building a life together one day at a time”

We’ve been good and bad, hot and cold

And fightin’ mad, solid gold

Been sunny days, straight-line winds

Been drivin’ slow and guilty as sin

Been back roads lost and blue lights found

Dead of quiet, rockstar loud

Been up and down like we’re built on springs

We’ve been a lot of things

But we’ve never been

Splittin’ up friends, splittin’ up records

Puttin’ up walls, burnin’ down letters

Grass is greener ‘cause there’s something better

Waitin’ down the line

We’ve never been a headlights weaving, taillights fadin’

So long, move on, goodbye waitin’

Never been one last long look across your shoulder

We’ve been a lot of things, but we’ve never been over

“Writing that was very cathartic,” Rucker shared with Garden & Gun of the song. “It was almost like therapy for me. It’s so honest and one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.”

“Now, to have Jennifer add her incredible voice to such an emotional song, you feel even more of what this couple is facing; unravelling the life they’ve built together,” reflects Rucker. “I’m so grateful she agreed to sing on it with me.”

“I’ve wanted to collaborate with Darius for such a long time! And when I heard the song, I loved its story,” adds Nettles. “But in addition to its theme of lifelong love, it feels so perfect for Darius and I to sing it together. Both of our careers have grown and changed so dramatically since we each started out. And, as the hook sings, ‘We’ve been a lot of things, but we’ve never been over.’ This song is a beautiful example and extension of that constant evolution.”


Currently on the road in Europe for a run of solo shows ahead of this summer’s Hootie & the Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, Rucker is also preparing to share his first book with fans, a memoir titled “Life’s Too Short.” Set for release May 28, the memoir sees Rucker share the story of his life through the music that has defined it, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his journey from music enthusiast to music icon. Pre-order HERE.

For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

#REVIEW - "AUTOBIOGRAPHY", THE NEW ALBUM BY JOSEPH HABEDANK: FROM DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT OF REDEMPTION

Listen and experience the power of "Autobiography" here

Author Jamie Arpin-Ricci once wrote that “There is more hope in honest brokenness than in the pretense of false wholeness.” I have been trying to come up with the right words to describe "Autobiography", the new album from Joseph Habedank, and these words seem to say exactly what this album is about.

"God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

Grammy nominated and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank struggled with a heavy prescription drug addiction for several years after developing an ulcer in his throat while he was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the gospel music group, The Perrys. During his addiction, he met his wife, Lindsay. He hid the drugs from Lindsay and tried to live a life under the disguise of "false wholeness" until 3 weeks before their wedding. Lindsay found out about the drugs and his addiction. They married, but shortly after their honeymoon, he started taking pills again. His addiction worsened as time went on, eventually leading to his being asked to leave the group. After losing the job he loved as a musician and in the middle of a crippling addiction, he didn't know what to do or where to turn. He was lost. He knew he had no choice but to find help. He reached out to a counselor at Porter's Call who told him about MusicCares, a program run by the Grammys to assist those in the music industry who need help. He contacted MusicCares and they paid for his complete rehabilitation. Up until his recovery, Lindsay was told over and over that she should leave him and get out of this situation but she knew she had to stay by his side. She stayed, they worked together through the worst times and now there they are, nearly 11 years later, still together with Joseph celebrating over 10 years of being clean and with a thriving ministry that travels around the country telling of Joseph's redemption through faith and music in hopes of helping others overcome their own situations. 

"Autobiography" is an extremely personal and vulnerable album of truth, faith and the celebration of victory. His story is one of hope, love and overcoming adversity just when you think you can't handle any more. Each song represents a "chapter" in his life, steps forward, resulting in a change that only comes from believing that help comes from above. He is living proof that Jesus can indeed save you from yourself if you surrender the battle to Him. Opening up, putting it all on the table and sharing his experience may help someone who listens to the album begin to open their own heart to accept hope and to build in their faith. Sharing this truth, as painful as it is, can help others begin to heal. 

Thank you Joseph for sharing your own "honest brokenness" through this album and for being the first step that someone who hears it has been wanting to take. There is something about the power of a song and this album proves it. This is one of the best album releases of the year and I hope that the word spreads about the power of this message.

"Autobiography" Track Listing:

1. Prelude

2. "Worthy" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Andrew Bergthold & Tony Wood

3. "Ain’t That The Truth" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

4. "Jesus Walked In" (featuring Chris Blue) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Tony Wood & Nick Schwarz

5. "The Church" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Jason Cox & Sue C. Smith

6. Interlude (Little Me)

7. "Jesus Wasn’t Leaving" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

8. "Tell The Devil" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

9. "Jehovah" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Mitch Wong & Tony Wood

10. "Going With Jesus" (featuring Bernie Herms) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Bernie Herms & Ethan Hulse

11. "Forgiven" (featuring Houston's First Worship) - Writers: Joseph Habedank & Jeff Bumgardner

12. "The Basement" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

For more information about Joseph Habedank, visit josephhabedank.com. Be sure to check his tour dates. The personal experience of his testimony is something I highly recommend.

RANDY HOUSER BRINGS “COUNTRY BACK”

Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore

Kicks Off This September Following Headlining and Festival Dates

Listen to "Country Back" HERE

Billboard-lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser releases his new single “Country Back,” a full throttle proclamation of all things country. Prior to the song’s release, it was picked up by over 60 reporting stations at Country radio. 

Written by Houser and Matt Rogers and produced by Houser, “Country Back” opens with an electrifying roadhouse feel, peppered by piano as he launches into the chorus:

"We’re taking our country back

Back to the hollers and hills

Show your bright light towns how a night goes down

Where dust on the bottle, boots on the throttle, horns on a Cadillac

Yeah, we’re taking our country, our country back"

Houser returns to the road next month for headlining and festival dates this summer before kicking off the Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, N.C. Moore and Houser gave fans a preview of what’s to come with a surprise performance of Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville.

 

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For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.

Randy Houser Tour Dates:

May 25 | Concert For A Cause at Tringali Barn | St. Augustine, FL
May 31 | Hollywood Casino Event Center | Charles Town, WV
June 1 | Veterans Band Aid Music Festival | Virginia Beach, VA
June 6 | Elizabeth Stampede | Elizabeth, CO
June 22 | Rock the Country | Mobile, AL
June 23 | Old Town Music Festival | Murrieta, CA
June 28 | Country Stampede | Bonner Springs, KS
July 6 | Rivers 'n' Roots Music Festival | Paris, ON, CA
July 13 | Sauk County Fair | Baraboo, WI
July 18 | Country Thunder Wisconsin | Twin Lakes, WI
July 25 | Night in the Country | Yerington, NV
July 26 | Britt Music & Arts Festival | Jacksonville, OR
Aug. 1 | Country Line Country Fest | Prairie du Chien, WI
Aug. 14 | Berrin County Youth Fair | Berrien Springs, MI
Aug. 17 | Chase County Fair & Expo | Imperial, NE
Aug. 23 | YQM Country Fest | Dieppe, NB

Country Round Here Tonight Tour Dates:

Sept. 5 | Skyla Credit Union Amp | Charlotte, NC
Sept. 6 | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC
Sept. 7 | Macon Centreplex Coliseum | Macon, GA
Sept. 26 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT
Sept. 27 | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park, NJ
Sept. 28 | TD Pavilion | Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 3 | Walmart AMP | Rogers, AR
Oct. 5 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX
Oct. 6 | Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX
Oct. 10 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | Toledo, OH
Oct. 11 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 12 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | Maryland Heights, MO

EMILY ANN ROBERTS RELEASES DELUXE EDITION OF DEBUT ALBUM "CAN’T HIDE COUNTRY" FEATURING THE VIRAL TRACK “WORKING ON LOVE”

 

Stream "Can’t Hide Country Deluxe Edition" here: emilyannroberts.lnk.to/chc-deluxe

Emily Ann Roberts’s Deluxe Edition of her debut album, "Can’t Hide Country", is out now! This special release features three new tracks: “Working on Love,” “When I’m Gone” and “Back Home.” "Working on Love '' has been striking a chord with couples everywhere, amassing over 4.2 million views across TikTok and Instagram. “Back Home” perfectly rounds out this collection of songs as it showcases Roberts’s bluegrass roots with a stunning acapella intro that seamlessly transitions into a lively blend of guitar and fiddle. Roberts’s album embodies the essence of authenticity and celebrates what makes her unique. 

Since the debut’s release in September, the album has soared and now boasts over 26 million streams and has earned widespread critical acclaim. 2024 has already become a banner year for the singer. She recently joined CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country 2024 class and just wrapped up a successful 17-date stint on Blake Shelton’s Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota. Night after night, city after city, Emily Ann delivered electrifying performances and grew her fan base immensely. You can still catch her out on the road this summer playing fairs and festivals. 

“This record is my introduction to country music and when you have the opportunity to have 3 more songs as a part of that, they better say something. I’m so excited to complete this project with, ‘Working On Love,’ ‘Back Home,’ and ‘When I’m Gone.’ These songs mean so much to me for different reasons, but most of all they’re all rooted in the things I’ve learned from over the past 8 years of pursuing this dream. I love songs that make me think and feel something that wasn’t there before. ‘Working On Love’ is fun and sweet but it’s real to the core. As a married woman of 3 years, I will be the first to say marriage is the blessing of a lifetime, but if it’s gonna last that long, you have to put the work in. ‘Back Home’ is the wake up call that the grass isn’t always greener past your county line. When we find ourselves always searching for more, it may be time to take a breath and count the blessings we have right in front of us. Best part of this song is when you realize what you had, it’s always waiting for you back home. 'When I’m Gone' probably means the most to me out of the bunch. We never know when our time on Earth will end, and I wanna make the most of the days I’ve been given. I wrote this song with Autumn McEntire after going to a family members funeral. I realized no one spoke about his job, his title, his achievements, or his money. They spoke of his love, his friendship, and his character. Achievements are great, but they don’t amount to a hill of beans when you’re dead and gone. Love lives on and wins every time.”

Reviews are in:

“It’s representative and autobiographical of a young woman in the Southern United States (Knoxville, specifically) telling stories of the hopes, joys, and tribulations of her life. But it’s undoubtedly country, heartfelt, and delightfully simple and true. In an ideal world, this would be what popular country sounds like.” 

- Saving Country Music

“This album was a blast from beginning to end for me, with plenty of smart lyrics and a mischievous flair running throughout this record that I’d say helps separate Roberts a bit more as a writer.” 

- The Musical Divide

"Can’t Hide Country offers an amalgam of retro-country, bluegrass and folk leanings and contemporary songwriting.” 

- Billboard

“Drawing inspiration from the leading ladies of ‘80s and ‘90s country, Can’t Hide Country feels like an homage to those who came before her, while not just depending on them to make an impact. Bringing in elements of the female country greats, there's just as much Emily Ann, too. “ 

- Holler Country

"This album rules. Emily’s voice just has PERSONALITY. She can belt or deliver a line with a giggle, or she’ll move note-to-note in half steps that are SO damn country over the most tasteful 90’s production and so much fiddle and steel (and horns! and harmonies!). We got songs about lovemaking and arson and faith on here — but there’s a clear through-line about wanting to be a good wife to a good man, and she’s got this wholesome confidence about that whole pursuit in a way that almost feels rebellious to me. And she’s funny, too!” 

- Grady Smith

Can’t Hide Country Deluxe Edition Track List:

1.) Whole Lotta Little - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Jeremy Spillman)

2.) Chickens - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Paul Overstreet)

3.) Infinity - (Emily Ann Roberts / Stephanie Chapman)

4.) Keep On - (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris McKenna / Chase McDaniel)

5.) He Set Her Off - (Emily Ann Roberts / Parker Welling / Seth Mosely)

6.) Find Me A Man - (Emily Ann Roberts / Steve Fee / Jesse Reeves)

7.) Walkin’ Shoes - (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris Utley / Nicole Croteau / Kaylin Roberson)

8.) Out Of Sight - (Emily Ann Roberts / Jerry Salley / Mike Rogers)

9.) Loves Me For My Heart - (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren / Phillip Lammonds)

10.) Devil Wears Denim - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)

11.) Still Searching (featuring Vince Gill & Ricky Skaggs) - (Jerry Salley / Phillip White)

12.) Can’t Hide Country - (Emily Ann Roberts / Melissa Fuller)

13.) The Building - (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren)

14.) Back Home - (Emily Ann Roberts / Joe Clemmons)

15.) Working On Love - (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)

16.) When I’m Gone - (Emily Ann Roberts / Autumn McEntire)

To stay up-to-date with Emily Ann, please visit www.emilyannroberts.com.

CHRIS JANSON AND JUSTIN MOORE RIDE SHOTGUN WITH DARRYL WORLEY ON "TRACTOR TIME"

New Song Available Everywhere Now

Listen to "Tractor Time" HERE

Platinum-selling Darryl Worley has rallied a couple of famous friends to help him bale up an all-new tune that pays homage to a favorite pastime of country living. Country superstars Chris Janson and Justin Moore join Worley on "Tractor Time," available everywhere today via The Valory Music Co. On "Tractor Time" (written by Worley and Phil O’Donnell), Worley, Janson and Moore croon together on the therapeutic element of making circles in a field after a long day's work. 

"My new song, 'Tractor Time,' drops today and I think it's the perfect summer anthem," explains Worley. "I’m so grateful to have Justin Moore and Chris Janson on this tune with me. It’s a fun little number with a big fat groove and a contagious melody. Turn up the dial and get yourself a little dose of redneck therapy."

"I have always had a ton of respect for Darryl Worley," shares Moore. "He’s a great writer, a great country singer and a great artist overall. Most importantly though, he’s a great human being. I’m honored to be on a song with him, as I’ve been a fan for a long time.”

Janson echoes Moore's sentiment. "I’ve always had a great respect for Darryl. He’s a great guy and a great American,” he says. “I’m very proud that he asked me to join him on 'Tractor Time.'”

For more about Darryl Worley, visit his website or follow on social media: 

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NOLAN TAYLOR SHARES EMOTIONALLY STIRRING SINGLE “IN THE OTHER ROOM”

Rising singer-songwriter Nolan Taylor has shared emotionally stirring single, “In The Other Room,” is now available.The captivating new release is joined by an official music video.

“‘In The Other Room’ is a song that for me resonates in so many ways,” says Taylor. “It could be from death to living in some sort of hostility, to ‘when you have more than one room, you can be in the other room.’ I’m excited to be able to keep releasing these songs that take such deep looks into my life and the things that live inside my head. I hope you all enjoy this one cause I am so extremely proud of it. Onward and upward. I love you all.”

Download/Stream "In The Other Room" Here

“In The Other Room” follows a series of heartfelt releases from Taylor, including his fan-favorite cover of Logan Halstead’s “Bluefoot.” The Ohio-native’s recent run also includes such singles as “Cincinnati Heart,” “Double Life,” and “Wicked Ways,” as well as the EPs, radiowv, and Life & Love. An array of live acoustic renditions, lyric videos, and more can be seen at Taylor’s official YouTube channel here.

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WATCH OLIVER ANTHONY PRAISE NOLAN ON JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE

Taylor is currently traveling on first-ever headline run, CINCINNATI HEART TOUR, with dates set through late June. In addition, coming months will see Taylor making festival appearances and sharing stages with such like-minded artists as The Revivalists, Sam Barber, and The Red Clay Stays, including a sold-out show at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium (September 5). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.nolantaylormusic.com.

Announced dates, cities and venues for the CINCINNATI HEART TOUR:

APRIL

19 | Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
20 | Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn 2024 †
21 | Beaumont, TX – 7 Oaks Event Garden
30 | Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre *

MAY

02 | Kansas City, MO – recordBar ^
03 | Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall ^
04 | St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House *
08 | Atlanta, GA – Terminal West ^
09 | Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend ^
10 | Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
11 | Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex
16 | Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall ^^
17 | Columbus, OH – The Bluestone ^^
31 | Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27 ^^^

JUNE

01 | Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall ^^^
02 | Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival †
27 | Des Moines, IA – xBk Live
28 | Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest †
29 | Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge ^^^

JULY

20 | Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex #
21 | Redmond, OR – FairWell Festival †
24 | Airway Heights, WA – Spokane Live #
25 | Seattle, WA – The Showbox #
27 | Rexford, MT – Abayance Bay Marina #

AUGUST

03 | Hamilton, OH – RiversEdge Amphitheater**

SEPTEMBER

05 | Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium # (SOLD OUT)

OCTOBER

05 | Salt Lake City, UT – RedWest Fest 2024 †

† - Festival Appearance
* - Supporting Sam Barber
** - Supporting The Revivalists
^ - with Zandi Holup
^^ - with Logan Halstead
^^^ - withWilliam Matheny
# - Supporting The Red Clay Strays

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TEN-TIME COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR MAC MCANALLY RELEASES TWO NEW SONGS AHEAD OF JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE CONCERT

 

The wait is over! Today, electrifying artist Mac McAnally released his highly anticipated new songs “Oysters and Pearls” and “All The Way Around."

“Oysters and Pearls” is a breathtakingly beautiful tune co-written by McAnally and Jimmy Buffett. Buffet previously released the song and McAnally honors Buffett by staying true to the infamous island, tropical sound while using his unique vocals to add a sense of soulfulness and emotion to the heartfelt song.

The second new song, “All The Way Around,” paints a vivid picture of life for someone who is curious, adventurous and determined to live life to the fullest. McAnally, who knows a thing or two about traveling “All The Way Around,” wrote the song in anticipation for a performance in Antarctica. The upbeat yet laid back track is sure to become a fan favorite that gets everyone on their feet and wanting more from the talented artist.

The two new songs exclusively premiered and have been played actively on Radio Margaritaville. They are available everywhere now!

Next up, McAnally will proudly be stepping into the role of musical director for the upcoming “Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” Concert at The Hollywood Bowl on April 11. McAnally will be joined by The Coral Reefer Band along with Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jake Shimabukuro, Snoop Dogg, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Jake Owen, Pitbull, and many more.

McAnally is currently on tour with sold out shows all around the country where fans can hear the ten-time CMA Musician of the Year play all the incredible music from his extensive catalog including his own hits and see for themselves the mind-blowing talent of the man who has written, produced and sang for decades with no sign of slowing down.

For more info and tickets to see Mac on tour, please visit http://www.macmcanally.com.

For information on “Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” please click here.

Mac McAnally Live Dates:

April 3 - Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - SOLD OUT

April 4 - Clearwater, Fla. - Capitol Theatre - SOLD OUT

April 14 - Franklin, Tenn. - Franklin Theatre - SOLD OUT

April 21 - Atlanta, Ga. - City Winery - SOLD OUT

April 23 - Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - SOLD OUT

April 25 - Clearwater, Fla. - Capitol Theatre - SOLD OUT

April 27 - Boca Raton, Fla. - Mizner Park Amphitheater

April 28 - Orlando, Fla. - The Plaza Live - SOLD OUT

May 4 - Port Neches, Texas - Port Neches RiverFest

May 30 - Hopewell, Va. - The Beacon Theatre

May 31 - Rocky Mount, Va. - Harvester Performance Center - SOLD OUT

June 1 - Bristol, Va. - Paramount Center for the Arts - SOLD OUT

June 7 - Arlington, Texas - Texas Hall

June 8 - Crystal Beach, Texas - Camp Margaritaville

June 14 - Philadelphia, Pa. - City Winery

June 15 - Amagansett, N.Y. - The Stephen Talkhouse - SOLD OUT

Aug. 7 - Mesa, Ariz. - Mesa Arts Center

Aug. 8 - Solana Beach, Calif. - Belly Up Tavern - SOLD OUT

Aug. 9 - West Hollywood, Calif. - The Troubadour

Aug. 31 - Pelham, Tenn. - The Caverns

Aug. 13 - Charleston, S.C. - Charleston Music Hall - SOLD OUT

Aug. 15 - Evans, Ga. - Columbia County Performing Arts Center

Oct. 10 - Port Neches, Texas - Neches River Wheelhouse

Nov. 1 - Newberry, S.C. - Newberry Opera House - SOLD OUT

RHONDA VINCENT RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO - "PLEASE MR. PLEASE"

 

Stream / Download "Please Mr. Please" Here

The queen of bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, is back with a new single and video, "Please Mr. Please."

Rhonda says "I was working on the song ‘Four Strong Winds’ from our upcoming “destinations” themed album and as I turned from working on that song, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, I started singing ‘Please Mr Please,’ smiles Vincent. “There was something similar in the songs. My heart started to race and I instantly thought, ‘This will be a great bluegrass song!’ I couldn't wait to tell the guys in The Rage. When I mentioned it, none of them had heard the song before. This made it even better. I found so many people have never heard of the song and it's like having my own original bluegrass song. We rehearsed it at sound check and then started performing it on our shows. I could instantly tell this song was special with everyone’s reactions, with many singing along, and best of all, people are now asking for it everywhere. I love that!"

 

"Rhonda Vincent is truly the people's bluegrass queen! It's hard not to have as much fun as she clearly does, seeing how meaningful it is when she's surrounded by her musical community. Rhonda is effortlessly country and quintessentially bluegrass – and these qualities are on full display with 'Please Mr. Please.'" 

- Justin Hiltner / The Bluegrass Situation

RISING COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST ROB WOLF UNVEILS “THE COWBOY WAY”

 

Promising Country music artist Rob Wolf offers “The Cowboy Way,” as his first release of 2024. “They say the Cowboy’s a dying breed, well I’ll tell you that isn’t true.” Rob wrote this lyric because living in Montana, the thought of working the land isn’t far from his mind. “The Cowboy Way” was self-penned by Wolf and written to spread the message that cowboy’s stick around. No matter how much land is sold or developed, nothing will ever change. A cowboy’s calling is true – work hard, work early, and never back down. Stream and download the new music available today HERE.

The fiddle intro develops the song just as the day starts for a Cowboy: an early morning filled with beautiful faint sounds of the vast landscape, with the sun yet to show itself, but the subtle morning quickly races off to a full-paced, dig-your-spurs-in mode. The music transitions into a full band crescendo, just as the Cowboy readies his horse, his most faithful and imperative partner. The song takes you through a day in the life of a Cowboy as if you were along for the ride and feeling every movement from the saddle. The chorus reminds us to do what we love and do it until we can’t.

Rob Wolf shares, “I feel like this song tells the world what to expect of a cowboy – hardcore grit and an iron work ethic. Being a cowboy is a way of life, not a hobby, and I wrote this song to share not just my experiences but the experiences of all the farmers and ranchers in Paradise Valley, Montana, where I’m from.”

“The Cowboy Way, as its title suggests, is equally a song as it is a lifestyle, a way of life that one would be blessed to experience. The song paints a beautiful picture of the essence and hard work it takes to make it as a Cowboy and pays homage to a life that few understand,” Stated bass guitarist Jordan Jarosky. “Deeper rooted, the song is a metaphor to how we should all live our lives, doing what we love and living it to the fullest. It’s not work when it’s a life and it’s not living unless it’s the Cowboy Way.”

“They say the cowboy’s a dying breed,

Well, I’ll tell you that isn’t true.

If you listen closely to these words,

I’ll tell you what we do.

We’re up before the sun hits the sky,

Saddling horses for the day.

Now it don’t matter how much sleep we got,

We just carry on our way.

It’s built in our blood to ranch and punch cattle all day long.

Generations of ranch hand work that have been passed on.

Some people don’t understand this life we like to live.

We’ll work until our dying days,

That’s just the cowboy way.…”

“The Cowboy Way” was produced by Tyler Cain at Bold Studio Nashville. It was mixed by Mark Lonsway and mastered by Mayfield Mastering. Studio musicians on the single included Tyler Cain (electric guitar), Jackson Eppley (bass) Kevin Murphy (drums), Bruce Bouton (dobro) Jenee Fleenor (fiddle) and Rob Wolf ( guitar).

Stay current with Rob Wolf on his website and his social platforms Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Stream and download his music on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple/iTunes, Pandora, YouTube Music and more. Watch videos on his official artist YouTube channel.

BROOK ELLINGWORTH CAPTURES GAME-CHANGING MOMENT WITH DEBUT RELEASE “LIKE IT WAS THE FIRST TIME”

 

Self-penned by Brook Ellingworth, “Like It Was The First Time” is about that first kiss that changed everything for you. Picture going back to that first kiss with that particular person and reliving it. Perhaps it is with the person you are with today, or maybe it was the one that got away. The song's texture reflects the wave of emotions your heart feels after having a moment so intimate and electric with someone who leaves such an imprint on your life. The lyrics tell a story about a boy that wants to go back to the night he met someone, that turned his world upside down, but he never saw them again. This song comes from a personal experience, and the message is bound to radiate with every listener.’

“Like It Was The First Time” is available now HERE.

“With the plan of recording my first single, there was no question on how I would go about it. I already had many songs under my belt, but I wanted something fresh, and ‘Like It Was The First Time” was screaming at me to be shared with the world,” expressed Ellingworth. “I asked my good friend Jake Burns if we could get in the studio with his session guys, and the following week, we hit the ground running at Curb Studios with this band of incredible musicians and gave this song wings. I am so excited to share this song with everyone!”

“Brook brought me this song. He asked if we could get a band together and record a full version of it. Literally, it was the first time for him and I to capture a full production recording in Nashville. I have been recording and mixing for 25 years in this town (Nashville), but this project came together like Brook and I had worked together for decades. Im proud of his progression and hard work. “Like It Was The First Time” shows his maturity as an artist and writer,” shared Recording and Mixing Engineer - Jake Burns.

“We Were, Both Young And Wild At Heart,

Still A Little Far Apart,

Between My, Leather Jacket And Your Soft Skin

That’s The, Air I Wanna Breath Again

So, Take My Heart For Another Round,

Shoot Me Straight Don’t Water Me Down,

Look Through Me With Those Fiery Eyes,

You Made Everyone Else Disappear,

Its Just You And Me In The Stratosphere,

Let Me Spin You Around And Kiss You Like I Did That Night,

Like It Was The First Time…”

“Like It Was The First Time” was recorded a Curb Studios in Nashville with Production led by Brook Ellingworth, mixing by Jake Burns and Mastering by Eric Conn at Independent Mastering. Studio musicians on the project included Aaron Currie (electric guitar/slide guitar), Justin Weaver (acoustic guitar), Robert Blair (drums/percussion), Chris Autry (bass guitar), Billy Justineau (keyboard/Hammond organ) and Jared Harder (backing vocals)

Stay current with everything Brook Ellingworth HERE, including Facebook and his official artist YouTube Channel. Music is available on all digital platforms, including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.

JORDAN FLETCHER RELEASES HIS VERSION OF RILEY GREEN'S HIT "WHEN SHE COMES HOME TONIGHT" - AVAILABLE NOW - NEW EP "CUTS & COVERS" AVAILABLE APRIL 12

 

Stream "When She Comes Home Tonight" Here

Rising Country music singer-songwriter, Jordan Fletcher, has released his stripped-down version of Riley Green's hit song, "When She Comes Home Tonight" available now off his forthcoming EP, "Cuts & Covers" (April 12th). The song, written by Fletcher, Green and Ryan Nelson, was RIAA Certified Gold and is featured on Green's 2018 album, "Outlaws Like Us".

"Cuts & Covers" is a collection of songs that Fletcher co-wrote for some of Nashville's biggest stars along with one special cover of Post Malone's global chart-topper, "Circles." Since arriving in Music City, Fletcher has earned high praises as a straight-forward, truth-telling songwriter. Now, he is stepping into his own spotlight as a recording artist who is cultivating a lasting legacy in Country music.

Pre-Save: "Cuts & Covers" EP

Cuts & Covers EP Track Listing:

1. Where You Left It
2. Circles
3. Sad Songs For Sad People
4. When She Comes Home Tonight

Keep up on all things Jordan Fletcher, including upcoming tour dates and new music, by visiting JordanFletcherOfficial.com

COUNTRY VOCAL POWERHOUSE NATE SMITH RELEASES "THROUGH THE SMOKE" EP TODAY

JOINS MORGAN WALLEN ON HIS ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 TOUR

Two Songs Currently Top 25 At Country Radio

 “World On Fire” & New Single “Bulletproof”

Fresh off his 10 consecutive week No. 1, country breakout star Nate Smith releases his new EP Through The Smoke today (Listen Here). The 7-track EP features new single “Bulletproof” as well as 5 additional new songs and a cover of Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box.” Showing no signs of slowing down, “Bulletproof” reaches top 25 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week.

Smith shared about the project, “I’ve been through a lot of adversity in my life, but ‘through the smoke’ came to mind one day and I thought that was the perfect way to describe making it through tragedy. It captures what it looks like on the other side of heartbreak, on the other side of tragedy, on the other side of giving everything you’ve got to go after what you want to do in life. I think this EP is a transition between all the fire and pain and everything I went through, and then overcoming. And that’s what I want people to feel. It’s layered in there.”

Through The Smoke Track List:

Bulletproof

Wish I Never Felt

Rather Be Lonely

Here’s To The Hometowns

Make It With You ft. The War & Treaty

Hollywood

Heart Shaped Box

Last night, Smith joined Morgan Wallen for the kickoff to Wallen’s ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 tour. Smith will open the highly sought-after tour in stadiums across the country, with stops in Arlington (TX), Charlotte, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, Oxford (MS), Tampa and other cities. Smith will also return to Stagecoach next year after his debut appearance at the festival this year.

DAVID NAIL RELEASES EMOTIONAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR "IF I COULD CALL," HONORING LEGACY AND FATHERHOOD

 

Today, country music artist David Nail unveiled a new music video for his latest single, "If I Could Call." This heartfelt song draws from Nail's personal experiences, particularly his close relationship with his late grandfather, whose profound influence continues to shape Nail's perspective on life and parenting as a father of three. The video showcases Nail engaging in one of his favorite pastimes, baseball, with his son, Lawson, who is also referenced in the song. Through Nail's emotive vocals and sincere storytelling, the performance resonates deeply, offering solace to those who have experienced loss and longing. Listen here: https://ffm.to/couldcall

“The best part about this video and the thing that I'm most proud of is the fact that my son was in it. I feel like it's so important to have these moments to be able to look back on. I feel like the kids are right at that age where they kind of realize what daddy has done for a living and what he continues to do. So just to be able to have that memory is super special to me and I'm just very thankful that not only was he in it, but that he cooperated and did what the directors asked.” Nail said.

If I could call

Like I used to

If you were only just a phone call away

Yea I would call

Just to hear you

You always had a way of making everything okay

I wouldn’t be here wide awake

If I could call

David stopped by RFD-TV this morning to chat with Suzanne Alexander and delves into the intricacies of the songwriting process, recounts the moment his wife Cat met his grandfather for the first time and discusses the sentimental decision to name his son after him. Watch here: https://youtu.be/ 

Stay up to date with David and check out his tour dates here: davidnail.com.