OLD DOMINION EARNS AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATION

The band of songwriters reflects on their musical influences as nostalgic third single,

 “Song For Another Time,” nears Top 10

Old Dominion

L to R: Whit Sellers, Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung

Credit: Dove Shore

With ACM, Music Row, ACCA and AIMP Awards already awarded, and two CMA nominations for the upcoming 50th CMA Awards in November in both the Vocal Group of the Year and Best New Artist categories, today Old Dominion earned their first American Music Awards nomination for Favorite Duo or Group – Country.

"Being nominated for an American Music Award somehow makes it seem like there are more people that know about us than we think," said Old Dominion's lead singer, Matthew Ramsey. "The groups we are nominated alongside are huge acts with a lot of fans outside of the country market. To be named in the same sentence as them really shines a light on the growth we've seen over the past year. We are beyond proud!"

The road-built band is currently headlining their 2016 Meat and Candy Fall Tour with upcoming stops in New York (Playstation Theater, Oct. 22), Chicago (Joe’s Live Rosemont, Nov. 22-23), Los Angeles (The Novo by Microsoft, Dec. 3) and more.

Their third single at Country radio, “Song For Another Time,” which People calls, “their most charming, and certainly their most unique [single], yet,” is the follow up to the Platinum chart-topper “Break Up With Him” and their catchy singalong, “Snapback.” The song focuses on a couple who knows their relationship is coming to an end, but wants to celebrate one last good moment with one another – strung together by song titles that span the genres. “Song For Another Time,” a single Billboard suggests “may have emerged at the perfect moment” is nearing the Top 10 with no signs of slowing down.

In celebration of the song’s success, Old Dominion invited Rolling Stone cameras to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to tour the artists who influenced not only “Song For Another Time,” but all five members of Old Dominion individually and collectively; watch here: http://rol.st/2e0Ak6Z

For more information on Old Dominion and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.olddominionband.com.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE IN FOR THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS ... VOTE NOW

Get your votes in for your favorite country artists NOW for the American Music Awards. These awards are FAN VOTED so your voice counts. If you don't vote, your favorite artist may not win. The be difference and get your votes in! - CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

The nominees are:

Male Country Artist of the Year:

Blake Shelton

Luke Bryan

Hunter Hayes

Female Country Artist of the Year:

Miranda Lambert

Carrie Underwood

Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group

Florida Georgia Line

Lady Antebellum

The Band Perry

Favorite Country Album

Florida Georgia Line - "Here's To The Good Times"

Luke Bryan - "Crash My Party"

Taylor Swift - "Red"

Side Notes: 

Although these aren't country categories, country artists are included as nominees so don't forget to vote for Single of the Year if you're a fan of Florida Georgia Line and Artist of the Year and Pop/Rock Artist of the Year if you're a fan of Taylor Swift.

Florida Georgia Line is nominated for Single of the Year with "Cruise"

Taylor Swift is nominated for Artist of the Year and for Pop/Rock Artist of the Year

PHOTO: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AND TAYLOR SWIFT REPRESENT COUNTRY MUSIC AT THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

Photo credit: Florida Georgia Line

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These guys started out virtually unknown and worked hard as independent artists to get their name and music on the map making use of Twitter and every other social media outlet you can think of, internet and satellite radio (Sirius XM's "Nashville 57" and NixaCountry Radio), and taking the time to personally connect with their fans. By the time a label finally noticed and signed them a few months ago, they had already become a household name with their debut single "Cruise" being played from every speaker, every car stereo, and every MP3 player. They've gotten their first gold record and were presenters on the American Music Awards last night. 

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