Nationally Syndicated Women of iHeartCountry Show To Feature Stephanie Quayle On “Ask Anything Chat”
Fresh off the “Most Added” list with her new single “Whatcha Drinkin ‘Bout,” rising star Stephanie Quayle is teaming up with iHeartCountry to World Premiere the music video for her new song. The clip, directed by Ford Fairchild, debuted on Wednesday, November 20 on iHeartCountry Daily, reaching over 2M Country music fans, and on iHeartCountry radio station websites.
"Making the 'Whatcha Drinkin 'Bout' video was the most fun I’ve ever had on set," shares Quayle. "We sprinkled all kinds of Easter eggs throughout it — nods to each song on the new EP and some Flock of Quayle shout outs! My husband even plays my on screen cowboy...(and off)! I love all the characters and I think we can all find ourselves in each of them. We’re all drinkin' 'bout something!"
Additionally, Women Of iHeartCountry will spotlight Quayle during the weekend of November 23 – 24. The nationally-syndicated show, hosted by Amy Brown from The Bobby Bones Show, will air across more than 130 stations to promote Quayle’s new EP and music video. Quayle will also be featured during the show’s “Ask Anything Chat”, where the Montana native answers questions from fans coast-to-coast.
Quayle filmed the music video for her latest single “Whatcha Drinkin’ ‘Bout” at Big Cypress Lodge inside Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid. She has partnered with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s as an ambassador for the iconic outdoor brands. As an ambassador, Quayle will showcase products, create original content and perform at outdoor and conservation-related events. Quayle’s partnership with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s makes her the first female Country music artist ambassador for North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company.
For more information on tickets, upcoming shows and all things Stephanie, please visit www.stephaniequayle.com
If you're a supporter of females in country music, we highly recommend adding Stephanie Quayle to your list of artists. Newly inducted as a member of CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2019,
Stephanie is breaking through with a banner year and making her presence known in this genre, not only through her vocals, but through her attitude, work ethic and relationships with other females in the genre, pushing them towards success as hard as she pushes herself.
Our "boots on the ground" favorite on site rep, Charlie Woods, had the chance to sit down with Stephanie for a few minutes before her performance at Jam in the Valley (and in an air conditioned SUV - ooh hoity toity ... LOL) and get to know her a little better.
Thank you to both Stephanie and Charlie for taking the time out of their busy day so we can bring you up close and personal with this outstanding representative for the female voice. Thank you also to E.J. Bernas for making this happen. We appreciate you!
Charlie: You have a great bio. What attracted you to country music at such a young age and how did you go from living on a buffalo ranch to Music City?
Stephanie: Predominantly it was traditional country music. There was a silver am radio on the window. I was 15 years old in Freeburg, Switzerland. There was a band next to me at the cafe. They were looking for a singer. I have been on fire for music ever since. It has been 8 years in November that I have been in Nashville.
Charlie: You are a member of the 2019 CMT Next Women of Country and a role model for upcoming female artists. What advice would you give a young female artist getting started and some great advice you have received?
Stephanie: A little girl came to the show last night and I’m mentoring her. I got to see her and talk a little bit. It was so much fun. If you’re not having fun don’t do it. There are so many hours offstage that go into a show. The best advice I got was from my mother. She said “Only good will come of this.” No matter what is hard or worthwhile, life is going to happen. My parents never told me I can’t do something. If you want it bad enough, you will make it happen through all of the obstacles.
Charlie: What has been your biggest challenge as a female in a predominantly male industry and how are you adapting to and overcoming those challenges?
Stephanie: I don’t let the noise get between my ears. Any female that is in country music we cheer them on.
Charlie: What is your favorite song that you have released and why?
Stephanie: “Drinking with Dolly” was the first song released to country radio. It is a timeless and classic song. I played it on my Opry debut. The coolest thing is that I received a letter from Dolly Parton about the song.
Charlie: Tell us about a typical radio tour for you
. Stephanie: Some days it is 5am- 1am. There may be 3 different stations we meet in a single day. You walk into a room full of strangers. It is sometimes for one person or a bigger group. You have to chase the momentum and grab onto it.
Charlie: What is the funniest thing that has happened to you lately?
Stephanie: Stanley is my horse. He was in my video for “If I was a Cowboy.” He thinks everything is a treat, especially my hair.
Charlie: What is your favorite current song out now by another artist?
Stephanie: Ashley McBryde's “Girl Going Nowhere”
Charlie: Your fan base, A Flock of Quayle, absolutely loves you. What would you say to them right now?
Stephanie: I am immeasurably grateful every single time I get to see them. Whether that is through social media or at a show. They take my breath away. It is great to see the friendships that happened because of the group of people that came together for me.
Charlie: What is your definition of country music?
Stephanie: Stories set to three cords and a truth.
Connect with Stephanie on social media, follow her on Spotify and Apple Music, and keep up with the latest happenings on her website at www.stephaniequayle.com.
Request her latest single, "If I Was a Cowboy" on your local country stations.
On Heels of Recently Announced CMT Next Women of Country Presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour Featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr
CMT Next Women of Country members Kalie Shorr, Lindsay Ell and Kelleigh Bannen give new meaning to girl power with a compelling cover video of Taylor Swift’s pop hit “Look What You Made Me Do.” The live performance was filmed at this years CMT Next Women of Country event on November 7. The video was premiered exclusively on People.com and CMT.com yesterday.
“Lindsay Ell and Kelleigh Bannen are two of my favorite artists and they both bring something amazingly unique to the table,” Shorr explains. “Lindsay is one of the best guitarists in country music and Kelleigh’s lower range is so unmistakably her. I’ve always loved the music they put out and bonding over the arrangement and performance of this was so fun. It’s a great example of what the CMT Next Women of Country franchise is all about: bringing the talented women of Nashville together, because that’s where we are strongest.”
The trio kicked off this years CMT Women of Country event with an electric performance of Swift’s pop hit that brought audience members to their feet. The celebration announced 9 newcomers to CMT’s elite roster, including Kalie Shorr. Bannen and Ell are members of previous classes of the esteemed group.
Shorr, who is set to release her new EP in early 2018, has been an avid proponent for women throughout her career with empowering songs such as her breakout hit, “Fight Like a Girl.” Her most recent release, “Two Hands,” discusses the importance of finding a partner who accepts and loves your flaws.
CMT Next Women of Country: All The Love Tour Featuring Sara Evans, RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr Feb. 12 - New York, N.Y. - B.B King’s Blues Club Feb. 14 - Concord, N.H. - Capitol Center for the Arts- Chubb Theatre Feb. 15 - Albany, N.Y. - The Palace Theatre Feb. 16 - Verona N.Y - Turning Stone Resort Casino - The Showroom Feb. 17 - Medford, Mass. - Chevalier Theatre Feb. 23 - Athens, Ohio - Templeton- Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Feb. 24 - Richmond, Ky. - EKU Center for the Arts Feb. 25 - Joliet, Ill. - Rialto Square Theatre March 9 - Salina, Kan. - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts March 10 - Pocola, Okla. - Choctaw Casino Resort- Centerstage March 15 - Kansas City, Mo. - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre March 16 - Prior Lake, Minn. Mystic Lake Casino- Mystic Showroom March 17 - Waukegan, Ill. - Venue TBA April 6 - Lake Charles, La. - Golden Nugget April 7 - Mobile, Ala. - Saenger Theatre
"CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr" launches February 12 in New York City
Tickets on-sale Friday, December 22
at SaraEvans.com and NextWomenTour.CMT.com
ACM and CMA Award winning country music star Sara Evans has partnered with CMT for its 4th annual Next Women of Country Tour in 2018. “CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr” launches February 12 in New York City with fifteen shows from coast to coast. Special guests RaeLynn (“Lonely Call,” “Love Triangle”) and Kalie Shorr (“Fight Like A Girl,” “Two Hands”) are among the impressive roster of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” artists.
“We are thrilled to announce our 4th Annual ‘Next Women of Country’ Tour and partner with the amazing Sara Evans,” said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy & Talent, CMT. “This tour was created to give emerging female artists a stage to play on and this year we are proud to welcome RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr.”
“I absolutely love that CMT champions female artists with the Next Women of Country Tour and am so honored to be headlining it in 2018,” said Sara. “I can’t wait to hit the road with RaeLynn and Kalie. They are both incredible singers, songwriters, and overall artists and we’re going to have a blast!”
Tickets and VIP packages for the “CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr” go on sale beginning Friday, December 22 at 10am (local time). Tickets can be purchased at SaraEvans.com and NextWomenTour.CMT.com.
*"CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr"
February 12, 2018New York, NY - B.B. King’s Blues Club February 14, 2018Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts – Chubb Theatre February 15, 2018Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre February 16, 2018Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino – The Showroom February 17, 2018Medford, MA - Chevalier Theatre February 23, 2018Athens, OH - Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium + February 24, 2018Richmond, KY - EKU Center for the Arts February 25, 2018Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre March 9, 2018 - Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts ++ March 10, 2018 - Pocola, OK - Choctaw Casino Resort - Centerstage March 15, 2018 - Kansas City, MO - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Muriel Kauffman Theatre March 16, 2018 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino – Mystic Showroom March 17, 2018 - +Waukegan, IL -Venue TBA + April 6, 2018 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget April 7, 2018 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre +Tickets on sale January 5 ++ Tickets on sale December 21 * Dates subject to change, please check saraevans.com for the latest information
2017 was a landmark year for Sara Evans – the multi-platinum selling country music star launched Born To Fly Records where she released Words, her “impressive album….which captures an artist in full musical flight” (Associated Press). The heartfelt album features fourteen separate female songwriters, including Evans, Ashley Monroe, Caitlyn Smith, Hillary Lindsey, Hillary Scott, Liz Henberger, and Sonya Isaacs.
First launched in 2013, CMT’s “Next Women of Country” continues to grow with confident, fun and talented female singer/songwriters who are taking the country music world by storm. The campaign emphasizes undiscovered female artists and several alumnae – Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, Cassadee Pope and Ashley Monroe included – have achieved both commercial and critical acclaim. Since 2015, the franchise has promoted female-fueled tours at more than 40 dates with Kelsea Ballerini, Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell, Jana Kramer, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Tara Thompson.
CMT's “Next Women of Country” celebration announced nine newcomers to its elite roster on Tuesday, adding both signed and unsigned female artists Kalie Shorr, Abby Anderson, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Bryan, Erin Enderlin, Hannah Ellis, Jo Smith, Kassi Ashton and The Sisterhood Band. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry was on-hand to announce CMT’s Next Women Class of 2018.
“The team at CMT has been a constant support and safe place for me since I first moved to Nashville four years ago. This was the fourth CMT’s Next Women of Country event I’ve attended, so getting to be in the Class of 2018 was such an honor and a cool perspective moment for me,” said Kalie Shorr. “I am surrounded by many talented women who I’ve admired and looked up to for a long time. I am very thankful for the people of Nashville who champion women relentlessly, and CMT is at the forefront of that.”
Kalie Shorr, Kelleigh Bannen and Lindsay Ell kicked off the event with a surprise cover of Taylor Swift’s pop hit “Look What You Made Me Do,” which was filmed for an exclusive music video that will air on CMT later in November.
CMT launched its “Next Women of Country” campaign in 2013 as a way to give more attention and airplay to emerging female country artists across all screens.
