MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW GLEN CAMPBELL EXHIBIT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP AND SURFDOG

Legendary musicians, special guests, and industry executives gathered for a private event at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum last week on Thursday, Apr. 18, for the unveiling of the Museum's new Glen Campbell exhibit.

Hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, along with Big Machine Label Group and Surfdog, the event celebrated the release of Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, and featured a panel discussion with Julian Raymond, Dave Kaplan, Steve Wariner, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Campbell and Cal Campbell.

"When you look around the entire museum, you can see and feel Glen's work in so many of the other exhibits," says Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum's CEO, Linda Chambers. "We talk about the Musicians Hall of Fame representing all genres of music because studio musicians don’t play genres... they just play music."

DARRYL WORLEY DELIVERS REIMAGINED VERSION OF BIGGEST HIT FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

“Have We Forgotten” Gives Fresh Modern-Day Perspective 

on Song’s Original Themes

PLATINUM-selling singer/songwriter Darryl Worley recognizes the power of a song. It’s been two decades since his biggest hit “Have You Forgotten?” took Country Music and the nation by storm. Penned alongside Wynn Varble, the pair poured their hearts into lyric and created a post-9/11 anthem ensuring people would never forget those lost. Its message quickly resonated with millions, topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in only its fifth week – marking the fastest rise to the top in more than five years – and reigned for seven weeks. Now, 20 years later, Worley revisited his career-defining song with a fresh modern-day perspective on its original themes for a reimagined version titled “Have We Forgotten,” available now via The Valory Music Co.

“One of the first times we played ‘Have You Forgotten?’ live back then was on the Grand Ole Opry. The incredible response we received from that performance is how it all started,” recalled Worley. “We recently decided to sit down and write a new lyric for the song that’s appropriate for this day and time with what’s happening in our country today. For the new version ‘Have We Forgotten,’ we wanted to be certain we said what we were truly feeling in our hearts and didn’t compromise what we believe in, which is exactly how it went down with the original. I’m very proud of the message of the song.”

Worley recently debuted “Have We Forgotten” on the same stage he did the original version 20 years ago – in the hallowed circle at the Grand Ole Opry. Featuring all new lyrics from Worley and Varble, alongside co-writer Noah Gordan, the trio now wonders during the chorus:

"Have we forgotten 

Who we really are 

All the storms we’ve had to weather 

And how we ever got this far

Have we forgotten 

How it used to be 

When we could still sit down together and agree to disagree"

The new release finds Worley reuniting with trailblazing label executives Scott Borchetta, Allison Jones, George Briner and Jimmy Harnen who were pivotal players at DreamWorks – now all at Big Machine Label Group – when the original version launched in 2003.

“Scott, Allison, George and Jimmy were on my team at DreamWorks when ‘Have You Forgotten?’ hit number one and were instrumental in my early successes as an artist,” Worley adds. “It’s an unbelievable honor and beyond humbling to have the opportunity to release a new version of that career song with these same people. Second chances are hard to come by and I don’t take this moment to work with this special group of people lightly! I know Scott’s work ethic, passion, drive and heart so I can’t think of anything more perfect than to be reunited with him and this dream team for ‘Have We Forgotten.’”

“It is so great to be reunited with Darryl twenty years on from the impact of “Have You Forgotten?” and remind everyone about its moment in history,” said Borchetta, Chairman & CEO of BMLG. “Now, he’s reimagined this classic with a timely and relevant read posing a question that all Americans are asking themselves – ‘how did we get here?’” Borchetta continues, “America experienced this extraordinary moment with 9/11 that brought us all together and now, here we are twenty years later, and our political parties can’t agree on what day it is. Hopefully, this will be a positive step forward in reminding us all that, as Americans, we’re at our best when we’re taking care of each other.”

Pictured (L-R): 

Back Row 

BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen

The Valory Music Co.’s Ashley Sidoti

Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones

The Valory Music Co.’s Chris Palmer

Front Row

The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner

Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta

Darryl Worley

Photo Credit: Nick Rau

JUSTIN MOORE TOASTS TO ANOTHER NUMBER ONE

"You Look Like I Need a Drink" Marks Singers' Sixth Chart-Topper

Serves Up Next Single "Somebody Else Will"

Justin Moore has returned to the top of the both the Mediabase and Billboard Country charts today with his sixth #1 hit “You Look Like I Need a Drink.” The lead single from his #1 album, KINDA DON’T CARE, summited to the top spot in both the US and Canada as Sounds Like Nashville calls it “one of the most entertaining songs on the airwaves in 2016.”

“Thank you to Country radio for always supporting this Arkansas boy,” said Moore. “Seven years ago this week I had my first #1 with ‘Small Town USA.’ It is crazy to see where we have come since then and I am pumped to see what is ahead.”

Moore’s next single, “Somebody Else Will,” ships to radio on September 28 and goes for adds on October 17. He debuted it last month during his iHeart Country LIVE concert in New York City. Watch here. Said Rolling Stone Country of the track, “’Somebody Else Will’ is right in step with current radio trends. It's unusual for the guy who once declared "I Could Kick Your Ass," but when he opens his mouth to sing the first line about "workin' up the nerve to say," there's no one else it could be....” Vevo also previewed an advance video for the song on their platform which can be seen here - vevo.ly/asjFIK.

It was just announced last week that Moore will be hitting the road in January for his third headlining trek – AMERICAN MADE TOUR. Sharing top billing with Lee Brice, Brett Young and William Michael Morgan will provide direct support on the 25 select tour dates. He is currently on the road for Brantley Gilbert’s TAKE IT OUTSIDE TOUR. For more information, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

JUSTIN MOORE VOWS TO PLAY A PRIVATE SHOW AT ONE LUCKY FAN'S HOME

Fans Invited To Enter To Win Prizes and an Exclusive Performance in Their Own Backyard Through Moore's "Gold Record Challenge"

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 9, 2015) – Reigning ACM New Artist of The Year and multi-No. 1 hit-maker Justin Moore is asking for his fans' help in taking his latest album, Off The Beaten Path, to RIAA® Gold® Certified status. In a recent announcement to his fan club email subscribers, he revealed that each time a new album sales milestone is reached, prizes like autographed CDs, meet and greets, personal phone calls and more will be unlocked. And what if over 150,000 albums are sold? He will play a private, acoustic concert at one lucky fan’s home! Fans can enter the contest here: http://www.goldrecordchallenge.net.

The announcement has generated much fan excitement in the country music world, as Moore is one of The Valory Music Company’s trailblazing acts. Coming off of his No. 1 Billboard smash and Gold® Certified single “Lettin’ The Night Roll,” Justin has received critical acclaim for his traditional country sound that’s managed to still set radio airplay records in today’s non-traditional format.

The New York Times wrote, “Solid in his convictions, that country music of the 1970s (the more accessible side of the outlaw years), is worth preserving, and that the true modern spirit of that sound is mindful of the rest of the world.” Off The Dirt Road added, “His voice is one of those distinguishable voices in a genre of clones.” Currently on tour with Miranda Lambert as part of her Certified Platinum Tour, he will soon head out on the road with country superstar Brad Paisley.

Past television performances include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Voice, Fox & Friends, and others. He’s charted eleven times on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Small Town USA,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “’Til My Last Day,” and “Lettin’ The Night Roll,” and celebrated the Top 10 hits “Backwoods,” and “Point At You.” Other fan favorites include “Bait A Hook,” “How I Got To Be This Way,” “Home Sweet Home” (with Vince Neil), and “Small Town Throwdown” with Brantley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett.

The “Gold Record Challenge” fan contest also promises 25 personalized gold plaques, 25 exclusive meet and greets, and additional highly-anticipated prizes upon reaching the 150,000 sales mark, in addition to the exclusive concert at a lucky fan's home.

For more information on Justin Moore, visit www.justinmooremusic.com or follow him on Twitter @justincolemoore and Facebook.

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RISING COUNTRY STAR DALLAS SMITH RELEASES "TIPPIN’ POINT" EP TODAY ACROSS THE U.S. & CANADA

Top-Selling Title Track Has Sold Nearly 100,000 Digital Downloads

Photo Courtesy of Big Loud Mountain/Republic Nashville

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, TN (March 3, 2014) – Rising country star Dallas Smith is releasing his brand new EP TIPPIN’ POINT today (3/3) across the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen), the six-song project features the top-selling single “Tippin’ Point.” Co-written by Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard along with The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston, the title track has already sold nearly 100,000 digital copies, set the record for the fastest Canadian country single to go GOLD in history, and topped SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 45 Countdown.

“I’m so excited to share this new music with Country fans,” says Dallas Smith. “I wanted this EP to have lots of energy and feel like you were at a live show. It’s meant to be cranked up!”

The EP marks the powerhouse vocalist’s debut U.S. release on Big Loud Mountain Records/Republic Nashville and features fan-favorites “Slow Rollin’,” “Wrong About That” and “Nothin’ But Summer.”

Smith’s energetic live shows and compelling tunes have caught the attention of headlining acts; music legend Bob Seger previously selected him for a coveted opening slot on his Canadian tour. This April, the CMW Radio Awards winner will join record-breaking duo Florida Georgia Line on their HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR in Western Canada.

Hailing from British Columbia, Smith brings a fresh slant to country, a wall-of-sound approach that combines the vocals of country with the crunch of rock. TIPPIN’ POINT EP follows his breakout Canadian country debut (604 Records/Universal Music Canada), JUMPED RIGHT IN, which produced the GOLD single “Jumped Right In” and netted five 2013 CCMA award nominations plus a 2013 JUNO Award nomination for Country Album of the Year.

Track Listing

1. Tippin’ Pont

2. Slow Rollin’

3. This Town Ain’t A Town

4. Wrong About That

5. A Girl Like You

6. Nothin’ But Summer


For more information on Dallas Smith and tour dates, visit DallasSmithMusic.com.

Smith’s TIPPIN’ POINT EP is now available via http://smarturl.it/smEPiT.

TEASER: NEW YEAR, NEW MCGRAW

LIVE STAGEIT PERFORMANCE TONIGHT! JOIN CASSADEE POPE TO HEAR NEW MUSIC AND HELP OUTNUMBER HUNGER

INSIDE LOOK AT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE'S FIRST MAJOR HEADLINE TOUR

HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013 Kicks Off Thursday (10/3)

Breakout Duo To Release HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL Deluxe Album on 11/25

  

CMA Nominees Surprised With Career Milestone Metals

Album Art Credit: Courtesy of Republic Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN (October 1, 2013) – Earlier today (10/1), Florida Georgia Line rounded up some of their "party people" for an exclusive sneak peek at their first major headline tour – HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013. Hundreds of fans and members of the music industry community gathered at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to watch the breakout duo's final rehearsal before they embark on the 32-city tour, which kicks off this Thursday (10/3) in Brookings, SD. The CMA nominees began the concert preview with the exciting news that HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, a deluxe version of their chart-topping debut album is slated for 11/25 release on Republic Nashville.

Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek

Pictured (L-R): Republic Nashville President/Big Machine Label Group EVP Jimmy Harnen; FGL's Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley; Big Machine Label Group SVP Sales, Marketing & Interactive Kelly Rich; Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta

Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek

Pictured (L-R): Republic Nashville President/Big Machine Label Group EVP Jimmy Harnen; Big Loud Mountain Partner Seth England; FGL's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard; Big Loud Mountain Partner Kevin "Chief" Zaruk; Big Loud Mountain Partner Craig Wiseman; Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta; Not pictured Big Loud Mountain Partner Joey Moi

The hot newcomers were surprised with a special presentation commemorating several recent career milestones. FGL scored three plaques for the PLATINUM certification of their aptly titled debut album HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES; GOLD certification for “Round Here,” and breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart with "Cruise."

The multiple ACM and CMT Music Award winners exploded to the top of the charts with their MULTI-PLATINUM debut single “Cruise,” which has sold over 5.8 million copies in the US alone and has become the second best-selling Country single ever, according to Soundscan. They followed with PLATINUM “Get Your Shine On” and GOLD “Round Here,” solidifying FGL as the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in having their first three singles hit #1 for multiple weeks each. To date, more than 10 million tracks worldwide have been sold from FGL’s Republic Nashville debut album, HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES, which has been certified PLATINUM in the US and GOLD in Canada.

Currently, FGL is nominated for their first-ever CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year; New Artist of the Year; Single of the Year for “Cruise;” and Musical Event of the Year with Nelly for the remix of “Cruise.” The show will air LIVE on November 6 at 8P ET/PT on ABC.

For additional tour dates and more, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

LIMITED TIME ONLY: GET A FREE DOWNLOAD OF JUSTIN MOORE'S SONG "HEROES"

 For a limited time only get a FREE DOWNLOAD of Justin Moore's very special song "Heroes," exclusively available at CrownHeroesSong.com.

VIDEO PREMIERE" "TWO STEP" - LAURA BELL BUNDY FEATURING COLT FORD

Laura Bell Bundy had a good week this week. She signed with Big Machine and just released this video for her new single, "Two Step", featuring Colt Ford. Now there's 2 things I never thought I'd mention in the same sentence, Colt Ford and Big Machine. LOL! Check out the video below.

VIDEO: THE BAND PERRY GIVES "TELL ALL" MINI PRESS CONFERENCE PRIOR TO CMA FEST FAN CLUB PARTY

Disclaimer: Overlook the editing at the end where I left the "insert name here" frame. That's what I get for editing late at night after a long day at work ... LOL!

The Band Perry gave a great "mini" press conference just before the start of their "The Fans Perry" Fan Club party at CMA Fest on June 6, 2013. We were lucky enough to be invited to be part of the small exclusive group of media to hear what they had to say ...

Interesting talking points included:

* Kimberly's ability to deal with her crazy stiletto heels
* Neil's dead on impression of Luke Bryan
* Their road to Nashville
* The love of their fans
* The awesome cupcake named for the band - "Very Perry Chocolate Cherry"
* Their outlook on the future of country music
* The story of "Better Dig Two"
* Outnumber Hunger campaign
* Their song about their mother
* Preparing for their tour

and lots of other great information about things coming up, laughs, and stories. What an interesting trio, you can't help but really like them. Love how honest they are, that's why their fan base continues to grow at such a rapid pace.

CONGRATULATIONS FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

The first time we saw them perform in Raleigh, NC at City Limits Saloon on the Nashville 57 tour, both Ingrid and I said to each other, "Wow, these guys are great! We better get on promoting this group now, because they are gonna skyrocket". That was 2 years ago and last night, it was amazing to see them step on that ACM stage and accept the New Artist of the Year award. Congratulations guys, we love you! You earned it!

Photo credit: Country Aircheck

EVENT (ONLINE LIVESTREAM): FEB 5 AT 10:30PM ET - TIM MCGRAW PERFORMS ON THE USS MIDWAY

As his new album hits shelves, Tim McGraw will take the stage aboard the USS Midway in San Diego on Feb 5 for an exclusive Ram Country Live! performance. You can watch the performance LIVE that day at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT.

The performance concludes a two-day launch that also includes a VIP radio reception and a radio remote on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 4-5).

TIM MCGRAW ACCELERATES INTO 2013 WITH THE 30 CITY "TWO LANES OF FREEDOM" TOUR

McGraw Launches First-Ever "Fanticipation" Program With Tumblr In Each Market 

 Debut Big Machine Records Album "Two Lanes Of Freedom" Set For Release On Feb 5 

Country Music icon Tim McGraw announced today that his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, will crank up this summer in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.   The U.S. trek, will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

McGraw has partnered with Tumblr to create the "Fanticipation" program which will allow fans, for the first time ever, to announce through Tumblr when tickets will be available in their own hometown.   Beginning in early February, McGraw will call a fan in each market who is selected to participate in "Fanticipation" and personally tip them off, so they can share the information with their friends and other McGraw fans first.   For more information on "Fanticipation," click here: http://timmcgraw.tumblr.com/.

After more than two decades on the road, McGraw's ability to entertain and command a crowd continues to be a defining characteristic of both his artistry and superstar status.   Earlier this year the Tampa Tribune described McGraw's live show as "effortless" while the Atlanta Journal Constitution remarked "he's so casually cool onstage" and OC Weekly said "It's a bold claim, but McGraw could and should be poised to reign as king of country music..."

"This album marks a new sense of excitement and artistic freedom for me, and I really wanted to extend that same feeling to the tour and create a cool vibe for the fans," explains McGraw.  "Let's leave anything that might be weighing us down out in the parking lot and spend a few hours together feeling alive and free.  We've started working up new songs from the album, and there's some really cool stuff we'll be able to pull out this summer. My band is just kick-ass...there's nothing these guys can't play!  We'll be counting the days til Birmingham!"

TWO LANES OF FREEDOM Tour Dates: 

5/2 Birmingham, AL    Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
5/3 Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/4 Raleigh, NC     Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
5/10 West Palm Beach, FL    Cruzan Amphitheatre
5/11 Tampa, FL    1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
5/12 Atlanta, GA    Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
5/17 Philadelphia, PA    Susquehanna Bank Center
5/18 Pittsburgh, PA    First Niagara Pavilion
5/19 Detroit, MI    DTE Energy Music Theatre
5/23 St. Louis, MO    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/24 Chicago, IL    First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
5/25 Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
5/26 Darien Lakes, NY    Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
5/30 Indianapolis, IN    Klipsch Music Center
5/31 Cleveland, OH    Blossom Music Center
6/1 Washington, D.C.    Jiffy LubeLive
6/7 San Diego, CA    Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
6/8 San Bernardino, CA    San Manuel Amphitheatre
6/9 Mountain View, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre
6/13 Albuquerque, NM    Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents the Pavilion
6/14 Salt Lake City, UT    USANA Amphitheatre
6/15 Denver, CO    Fiddler's Green
6/20 Beaumont, TX    Ford Park Pavilion
6/22 Dallas, TX    Gexa Energy Pavilion
6/28 Hartford, CT    Comcast Theatre
6/29 Boston, MA    Comcast Center
6/30 Holmdel, NJ    PNC Bank Arts Center
7/25 Toronto, ONT    Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/26 Bethel, NY    Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/27 Virginia Beach, VA    Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

On Feb. 5, McGraw will release his first album on Big Machine Records, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  The album follows his record-shattering career, selling over 40 million albums and dominating the charts with 32 No. one singles.  Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won three GRAMMY's, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA's, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights-as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre.  Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service.

Brantley Gilbert has already earned a striking set of "notches" on his industry belt, including four No. one singles and impressive album sales of over 1 million.  Rising duo Love and Theft celebrated their first No. one song "Angel Eyes" last year from their self-titled album.

For Tim McGraw and Pennzoil, cars represent freedom, which is why both have teamed up for the second year to celebrate the love of music and cars.

For more updates and the latest information, visit  www.timmcgraw.com or follow @thetimmcgraw on twitter

PRE-ORDER THE DEBUT FULL LENGTH CD FROM FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE NOW - "HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES"

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Here's to the Good Times, the debut album from the hottest duo in country music, Florida Georgia Line, featuring the current Billboard #2 country hit, "Cruise," officially hits shelves on December 4 but you can pre-order the most anticipated cd of the year right now!

NEW DVD FROM RASCAL FLATTS AVAILABLE NOW

The BRAND NEW Rascal Flatts DVD All Access and Uncovered: The Making of Changed and Beyond is available in stores NOW!

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FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE GETS A PRETTY AWESOME SURPRISE

Congratulations to Florida Georgia Line on the surprise they received today - their official gold records for "Cruise"! New artists, these are the guys you need to pay attention to. They accomplished the majority of their success on their own as independent artists, no major label until the past couple of months and they based their success model on their fan interaction and using social media. Thanks to www.nixacountry.com and Nashville 57 (Kent Terry) for being the first stations to introduce us to these great guys and their fantastic music.

Photo courtesy of Florida Georgia Line

RASCAL FLATTS SHOWS THEIR "STAR" POWER

Rascal Flatts will display their star power permanently for all to see when they are honored for their talent with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, September 17 in Los Angeles. If you're in the area and want to see it yourself, the star will be located in front of the Sergeant Supply Store at 6664 Hollywood Blvd. Walkoffame.com will stream the ceremony live at 11:30am PT. Congratulations guys, well deserved and definitely earned. You keep making country proud!

Coming Soon! The New Big Machine Records Debut from Tim McGraw - "Truck Yeah" - Start Requesting NOW!