COLLIN RAYE TO PERFORM SPECIAL CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT AT NASHVILLE'S 3RD & LINDSLEY

Tickets for Collin Raye and The Riff Raff: A Salute to Classic Rock

On-Sale Now Via 3rdandLindsley.com

Photo Credit: Lindsey Merrill

Collin Raye may be known for his smash country music hits of the '90s, but he also has a love for another genre: classic rock. Now, for the first time live in concert, Raye will tip his hat to the beloved musical era when he takes the stage at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley on Wednesday, January 26.

"I'm very excited to be performing with our new rock 'n' roll band, The Riff Raff, later this month at 3rd & Lindsley," says Raye. "It's something I've wanted to do for a long time. It's a tribute to the greatest American and British rock 'n' roll music of all time!"

The live concert, titled Collin Raye and The Riff Raff: A Salute to Classic Rock, kicks-off at 8 p.m. local time in Music City.

"I grew up on classic country music artists like Haggard, Jones, Buck, Cash, Waylon, Johnny Horton, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette, Dolly, Connie Smith, Ray Price, and all the greats," Raye continues. "But I discovered rock 'n' roll in my teens and grew to love it as well. My brother and I played a lot of both styles of music throughout our youth and were influenced by both genres."

Raye believes the live event will take concertgoers on a musical journey to a time when life seemed a little less chaotic. "My goal with The Riff Raff is to take the audience back to another time in their lives when we were young and carefree with life still ahead of us," he explains. "For two or three hours, we'll be young and carefree again! We feel the atmosphere at 3rd & Lindsley is an ideal place to do this. I invite everyone who loves classic rock to come out and see us for a night of fun and musical nostalgia!"

Tickets are on-sale now at 3rdandlindsley.com.

AMERICAN SONGWRITER PREMIERES LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW COLLIN RAYE SINGLE, "ROCK 'N' ROLL BONE"

Photo Credit: Lindsey Merrill

American Songwriter has exclusively premiered the new lyric video for multi-platinum selling country star Collin Raye's latest single, "Rock 'N' Roll Bone." The song is the second single to be released from SCARS (BFD/Audium Nashville), Raye's first album of all-new material in over a decade.

“’Rock ’N’ Roll Bone’ is an autobiographical song about the musical journey of my brother Scotty and I. I’m very proud of how it turned out,” Raye tells American Songwriter. “I wrote the song, primarily as a tribute to him, while I was pondering our past and childhood and how music was always such a constant element of our lives. We were influenced by many different things and I know it’s that musical diversity of loving classic Country Music, as well as Rock ’N’ Roll, that turned me into the singer/recording artist I am today. I hope folks will enjoy the story in the song. It’s totally true!”

Watch the video here.

SCARS is out now and available everywhere music is sold or streamed. Download now here.

For more information on Collin Raye, visit collinraye.com

COLLIN RAYE DROPS FIRST NEW ALBUM IN OVER A DECADE, “SCARS”

Fans have been waiting over a decade for multi-platinum selling country music artist Collin Raye to release all-new original material. Today marks the global release of his new album, SCARS (BFD / Audium Nashville).

 

CMT.com hails Raye as “one of the most consistent stars of the '90s,” best known for his sentimental, emotive ballads (“Love, Me,” “Little Rock”), but he has never been known as a songwriter in the industry. However, SCARS changes that persona as Raye wrote twelve tracks alongside his brother, Scotty Wray, who wrote four. 

 

Wray is the reason Raye was able to recruit Miranda Lambert for the title track, “Scars,” so easily. Not only did Wray write “Scars,” but he has been a member of Lambert’s backing band, since she was 17 years old. 

 

People calls the new tune “melancholic, yet empowering,” while Taste of Country applauds its “powerful harmonies” and CMT.com recognizes its “poignant” and “emotional” complexity. 

 

“Miranda has always loved the song and has performed it herself during some acoustic writers nights," explains Raye. "She has often talked of recording it but wasn't sure she was old enough to 'sell it,' as the subject matter has to do with a person looking back on their life and learning to appreciate and embrace the emotional scars they have developed. I personally think she sang it beautifully and poignantly. However, it landed on me and having her sweet, sincere, unmistakable voice singing harmony with me is truly a blessing and simply anoints the song."    

 

Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill also makes an appearance on the project, lending his voice to the western swing-inspired “Rodeo Girl.” Reuniting the two friends, Gill was featured on Raye’s debut label single in the '90s, “All I Can Be (Is a Sweet Memory).” 

 

SCARS is filled with full-circle moments for Raye from collaborating with Gill to catching up with Lambert, Raye started his musical career with his brother. The two went separate ways musically in the '90s but 30 years later came back together to write and sing with each other again on this record. 

 

Raye's new compilation was produced by David Ferguson (Johnny Cash, John Prine, Charley Pride) and features The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach on electric guitar.

 

“This is the most eclectic and personal album I’ve ever recorded," continues Raye. "I’ve never had a label say, ‘we only want to release songs that you’ve written, and you can have total freedom in the studio.' I’ve always wanted to do an Americana album and when I think Americana, to me it combines all genres — a little bit folk, bluegrass, country, jazz, R&B, rock-n-roll — it’s a little bit of everything, so I was immediately on board. I’m so proud of this album and excited for it to be out!” 

 

Listen to SiriusXM’s Prime Country this Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. / ET to hear Raye share the intimate details behind making the album. 

For more, watch Raye’s in-studio visit with Bobby Bones on iHeartRadio’s The Bobby Bones Show here. 

 

SCARS is out now and available everywhere music is sold or streamed. Download now here: https://orcd.co/CollinRayeScars 

 

SCARS Track Listing:

1. Ghost Story (Scotty Wray) 

2. Scars (w/ Miranda Lambert) (Scotty Wray, Tony Ramey) 

3. Bad Storm Coming Tonight (Pat McLaughlin, Joe Allen, Collin Raye)

4. Dancing Alone in the Street (Collin Raye) 

5. Never Going Back There Again (Collin Raye, Britanny Raye, Michael Curtis, Troy Powers)

6. Loved By An Angel (Pat McLaughlin, David Ferguson, Collin Raye) 

7. Rodeo Girl (w/ Vince Gill) (Pat McLaughlin, David Ferguson, Collin Raye) 

8. Chasing Renee (Collin Raye, Jacob Wray) 

9. I’ve Got A Lot to Drink About (Collin Raye, Shaunna Larkin) 

10. Ever Making Up Time (Collin Raye, Gene Lasage) 

11. Let It Go Away (Joe Allen, Collin Raye, David Ferguson) 

12. Rock ’n’ Roll Bone (Collin Raye) 

13. Young As We’re Ever Gonna Be (Scotty Wray, Collin Raye) 

14. Mama Sure Could Sing (Scotty Wray, Collin Raye) 

 

Produced by David Ferguson

Mixed by David Ferguson and Sean Sullivan

Mastered by Richard Dodd

Recorded at The Butcher Shoppe Studio in Nashville, Tennessee

#TUNEIN ALERT - AARON TIPPIN, COLLIN RAYE AND SAMMY KERSHAW TALK 90'S COUNTRY ON THIS WEEKEND'S EDITION OF CMT HOT 20 COUNTDOWN

Tune-in to this weekend's edition of CMT Hot 20 Countdown for a special sit-down interview with country hitmakers Aaron Tippin,Collin Raye and Sammy Kershaw.

CMT recently caught up with the trio at a concert stop at Wild Bill Days in Deadwood, SD, where the three discussed the early years of their careers, the resurgence of 90's country and performing together on their wildly-popular "Roots & Boots" tour.

Catch Tippin, Raye and Kershaw on CMT Hot 20 Countdown this Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT. The show re-airs on Sunday, August 4 at 9 :00 am. ET / 8:00 am CT.

#COUNTRYREWIND - COLLIN RAYE PERFORMS CLASSIC HIT, "LITTLE ROCK," ON TBN'S HUCKABEE

Collin Raye stopped by TBN’s Huckabee last Saturday, September 29, to speak with Governor Mike Huckabee about his newest project and perform his classic hit song from the 90's, "Little Rock."

Raye released his greatest hits album Collin Raye — 25 Years, 25 Hits earlier this year, celebrating his silver anniversary as a country music recording artist. The project delivers Raye's most popular tracks and includes all 16 No. 1 hits. To purchase the new album, visit collinraye.com.

"MORE THAN THE MUSIC" PREMIERES TOMORROW NIGHT ON HEARTLAND

The debut episode features guests Colin Hay and John Paul White

"More Than the Music", Heartland's  first original series, is set to premiere tomorrow night, January 9, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central; 9:00 p.m. Mountain; 8:00 p.m. Pacific) with its first episode featuring guests Colin Hay and John Paul White. The series’ host, Stacy Newman, caught up with both Hay and White recently at Americana Fest in Nashville, Tennessee.

“It was an absolute treat to sit down with Colin Hay and John Paul White at Americana Fest – both are talented, fascinating singer-songwriters that I had a lot of fun talking to, and I can’t wait for everyone to watch,” said Newman.

"More Than the Music" takes viewers everywhere from Heartland’s own studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to recording studios in Nashville, to popular venues and music festivals across the country.  Along the way, the series will feature the musicians who inspire us – both those at the pinnacle of success and those still making their way to the top. More Than the Music combines everything – intimate artist interviews, live performances and some of the artists’ best music videos.  More Than the Music will air weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. The series will also air on Heartland’s Roku® channel live on Tuesdays and Sundays at 8:00 p.m. Eastern and will become available as an on demand offering the following week.

Heartland has also announced the guest lineup for the first ten episodes.

Jan. 9 & 14 -  Colin Hay; John Paul White

Jan. 16 & 21 - Marc Broussard;  Lillie Mae

Jan. 23 & 28 - Naomi Judd (Hour-long special)

Jan. 30 & Feb. 4 - Korby Lenker; Cereus Bright

Feb. 6 & 11 - Kevin Costner & Modern West (Part 1)

Feb. 13 & 18 - Kevin Costner & Modern West (Part 2)

Feb. 20 & 25 - Elizabeth Cook; Laura Cortese

Feb. 27 & Mar. 4 - Scotty McCreery;  Nicole Atkins

Mar. 6 & 11 - James Otto; Sammy Kershaw; Collin Raye

Mar. 13 & 18 - Charley Pride

Heartland, currently reaching more than 26 million TV homes, features programming comprised of syndicated and first run shows along with digitally restored content pulled from the vaults of Music Row, creating a country music and lifestyle experience that brings delight to lovers of every generation and genre.  The program lineup includes WSM Radio’s Coffee, Country & Cody, Reflections with host Keith Bilbrey, Songs and Stories with John Berry, Positively Paula starring Paula Deen, Bluegrass Ridge, Country Standard Time, Music City Tonight, Texas Music Scene, Gaither Gospel Hour, Larry’s Country Diner, Country’s Family Reunion and several popular video blocks. The network also recently launched its own Roku® channel.  For more information about Heartland and the network’s current availability in your area, visit www.watchheartlandtv.com or www.facebook.com/WatchHeartlandTV.

JOHN BERRY AND FRIENDS "ALL COME TOGETHER" FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS

Artists including John Berry, Heidi Newfield, Restless Heart's Dave Innis & Paul Gregg, Keb Mo. Collin Raye, Casey James, Chuck Jones, John Oates and others combined their voices for a cause and have recorded a song written by Berry with Chuck Jones, "All Come Together," to benefit victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

You can donate via Samaritan's Purse for Harvey here; and for Irma here.

#COUNTRYGIVESBACK

JOHNNY LEE, COLLIN RAYE, CHARLEY PRIDE, JANIE FRICKE, MARK CHESNUTT SET FOR DECEMBER EPISODES OF "REFLECTIONS"

Country legends will light up “Reflections” in December during the weekly half-hour interview show featuring Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke and Mark Chesnutt. “Reflections” airs on The Heartland Network Thursdays 8/7c (6 p.m. CST on WLLC 42.4 in Nashville) and Saturdays 4/3c. Click here to find your local channel. “Reflections” is hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame member Keith Bilbrey. Viewers can also tune in to Angel Two/DISH Network, The Family Channel or AMG TV.

“REFLECTIONS” TUNE-IN:
Johnny Lee - Dec. 1 and Dec. 3
Collin Raye - Dec. 7 and Dec 10
Charley Pride - Dec. 15 and Dec. 17
Janie Fricke - Dec. 22 and Dec. 24
Mark Chesnutt - Dec. 29 and Dec. 31

Johnny Lee opens up about his first studio album in 10 years, You Ain’t Never Been To Texas, and gives fans an in-depth look at his illustrious career. Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and smash No. 1 crossover hit "Lookin' for Love," chats with Bilbrey about recording new music, touring nearly every weekend and getting his big break when he worked with Mickey Gilley, both on tour and at Gilley’s Club. "Lookin' for Love," the soundtrack from the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy, which was largely shot at Gilley's, catapulted Lee to fame. The smash hit became a crossover hit spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart while also appearing in the Top 5 on the Billboard Pop chart and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.

Bilbrey’s sit-down with Collin Raye includes captivating stories about his more than 25-year career. Raye chats about the timeless No. 1 hit “Love, Me,” that catapulted him in the 1990s and opens up about building a career on songs with an emotional connection to listeners, like “Little Rock,” which led to more than 100,000 calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from people seeking help for their addictions. The song and video for “I Think About You” exposed the exploitation of women and children, earning Raye the award for “Video of the Year” from the Academy of Country Music in 1997.

During the Dec. 15 episode, Bilbrey sits downs with Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride and discusses his early life as one of 11 children, picking cotton in the fields of the Mississippi Delta, as well as his introduction to music, the songs that inspired him, and his first guitar. Bilbrey also chats with Pride about his 50th anniversary as a recording artist who's enjoyed one of the most successful careers in the history of country music and is credited with helping to break color barriers by becoming the first African-American to become a force within the genre. A three-time Grammy Award winner, Pride has garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including Kiss An Angel Good Morning, a massive No. 1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped Pride land the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1971 and the Top Male Vocalist awards of 1971 and 1972. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Pride continues to perform concerts worldwide and has toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the last several years.

Bilbrey spends the Dec. 22 episode with two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke, who’s hit the No. 1 spot on the country charts an astounding 18 times. Bilbrey discusses how Fricke was the First Female Voice on the Moon to reaching Gold and Platinum sales status worldwide. Fricke also chats about how her upbringing in Indiana shaped her career to begin recording numerous jingles for Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut and United Airlines. Janie has released 23 albums and 36 hit singles, and she remains one of the most-beloved entertainers in the country field.

In the Dec. 29 episode, Bilbrey sits down with Mark Chesnutt who continues keeping traditional-minded classic country music alive with Tradition Lives, his first album of all-new material in eight years. Chesnutt also chats about his run up the charts in 1990 with “Too Cold At Home,” and blockbuster 90s favorites such as “Brother Jukebox,” “Let It Rain,” and “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Along the way, he has earned one Gold album and four Platinum albums.

“Reflections” is filmed at The Hot Seat Studios, located in Hermitage, Tennessee, and is produced by Jeff Moseley and Brian Covert of CJM Productions. Each week, Keith Bilbrey leads one-on-one insightful interviews with country music's legendary artists.

INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® ANNOUNCES 2016 AWARDS PERFORMERS & PRESENTERS

Collin Raye • Megan Alexander • Mark Wills • Jeff Bates • Cash Creek 

Mikayla Lynn & Isaac Cole • Kali Rose • Chuck & Selena Day • Mary James • Lisa Daggs 

Tommy Brandt • True Heart • Shenandoah's Mike McGuire & Marty Raybon

The Inspirational Country Music Association® has announced the initial list of talent confirmed to appear at this year’s Inspirational Country Music Awards Show®. Celebrating its 22nd year in honor and recognition of the talented songwriters and recording artists who perform inspirational country music and share the mutual message of Faith, Family & Country™, the Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® will be held at 7PM the evening of Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Trinity City (1 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN).

General Admission Awards Show Tickets are FREE to the public and available on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, visit online www.inspirationalcountrymusic.com. In support of the non-profit organization and its missions, in lieu of tickets, donations are welcomed and can be made by visiting HERE.

The 2016 awards show will boast performances by co-host Collin Raye (“Love Me,” “I Think About You,” “Not That Different”), Mark Wills (“Don’t Laugh At Me” and “Jacob’s Ladder”) and 2016 Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® Top-Five nominees Cash Creek, Mikayla Lynn & Isaac Cole, Lisa Daggs, Tommy Brandt and Kali Rose among others. Presenters include: Jeff Bates, Chuck & Selena Day, Jayne Carter, True Heart, The Wacaster Family, Mary James and Shenandoah's Mike McGuire and Marty Raybon with more talent to be announced in upcoming weeks.

Actress, book author, longtime correspondent for the national news magazine television show Inside Edition and sideline reporter for Thursday Night Football, Megan Alexander and platinum-selling country music hit-maker,

Collin Raye (who recently celebrated the release of his first inspirational hymns album titled “His Love Remains”) will emcee.

Some of the talented individuals nominated in the 2016 Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® Top-Five include: Hillary Scott, Carrie Underwood, Joey Feek, Jayne Carter, Joy Roberts, Jeff Bates, Scotty McCreery, Vince Gill, Greg McDougal, Johnny Rowlett, Kenny Lee Robinson (aka Cornbread, The Comic),

T. Bubba Bechtol, Robby Lynn, Hunter Logan among many others. Tommy Brandt (who is nominated in six of the 23 categories), Mary James (celebrates nominations in five categories) and Kali Rose (who is recognized for her talents in four categories) are among the front-runners.

The awards show will be taped before a live audience and broadcast via multiple national television networks, including Golden Eagle, TCT Network, Total Living Network (TLN), CTN Family Television, Creative Christian Network (CCN), Family Friendly Entertainment and KGEB-TV in Tulsa, OK.

(Check local listings for airdates.)

Welcoming fans from across the country, the Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® is held in conjunction with the organization’s annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Week. The 2016 convention will be held October 24-26, 2016 at The Inn at Opryland (2401 Music Valley Dr., Nashville, TN 37214); the schedule highlights include the ICM Faith, Family and Country™ nightly showcases, a special Sunday night Honky Tonkin’ Jubilee, The Power Source #1 Party, a membership breakfast, seminars and much more. 

For complete details surrounding the 2016 convention, package pricing and conference/event ticket information visit HERE.

"GREAT COUNTRY MOMENTS" FEATURING COUNTRY LEGENDS CHARLEY PRIDE, COLLIN RAYE, BELLAMY BROTHERS AND MORE IN OCTOBER

Country Music Roots Run Deep With Springer Mountain Farms® Chicken in October Featuring Charley Pride, Confederate Railroad, Johnny Lee, John Conlee, Bellamy Brothers, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, Joey Canyon, Ronnie McDowell and Rex Allen Jr.

The month of October brings new books, childhood memories, and some great Springer Mountain Farms® chicken recipes from featured artists on Great Country Moments. September episodes will feature Charley Pride, Confederate Railroad, Johnny Lee, John Conlee, Bellamy Brothers, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, Joey Canyon, Ronnie McDowell and Rex Allen Jr. Fans can access Great Country Moments content online at www.greatcountrymoments.com.

Through the one-of-a-kind story segments, the featured country stars will take viewers through some of the best times of their career and reveal emotional, exciting, and memorable moments that fans have never heard first-hand. Along with the videos will be trivia questions that viewers can answer to enter a contest to win a variety of prizes. A grand prize of a free FREEZER FULL OF CHICKEN will be given away to one lucky winner who participates in the trivia contest.

"Springer Mountain Farms® enjoys many wonderful partnerships with the country music community. Great Country Moments is another great outlet to feature some of country music's finest with an added bonus, their favorite chicken recipe! We have created a living cookbook that fans and Springer Mountain Farms® chicken lovers can follow along with. I can't wait to try the recipes out in my kitchen!" said Gus Arrendale, President of Springer Mountain Farms®.

The “Great Country Moments” series features a new video being released each week. The recipe segments will reveal the artist’s favorite homemade recipes using Springer Mountain Farms® chicken, along with a written recipe that will be available to viewers. Some of the stars featured in the series include Johnny Lee, The Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Ronnie McDowell, Jeannie Seely, Deborah Allen, Jimmy Fortune and many more.

October Episodes of Great Country Moments

Monday, October 3

Charley Pride: Southwest White Chicken Chili Recipe
Collin Raye: 25 Years Moment

Monday, October 10

Danny Shirley: Misty’s Chicken Recipe
Janie Fricke: Working With Other Artists Moment

Monday, October 17

Johnny Lee: Drunk Chicken Recipe
Joey Canyon: Rhythm Of Living And The TV Show Moment

Monday, October 24

John Conlee: Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ronnie McDowell: Writing The Book Moment

Monday, October 31

Bellamy Brothers: Almost Hot Unfried Chicken Recipe
Rex Allen Jr: Growing Up In The Industry Moment

COLLIN RAYE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF HITS ON U.S. TOUR

25 years after Collin Raye shot to fame with the timeless No. 1 hit “Love, Me,” the country sensation is still considered one of the hardest working acts in the business, with a heavy multi-state touring schedule, including a Mexican Riviera Cruise, remaining in latter part of 2016. Raye is bringing his exciting and uplifting live show across the U.S. to celebrate a quarter-century of success in the industry.

Further proving his staying-power and impact on the genre, Collin Raye was recently named to the list of Billboard’s ‘Greatest of All-Time Country Artists.’ Considered one of the greatest voices of our time, his aforementioned hit “Love, Me” was also named No. 68 on Billboard’s ‘Greatest of All-Time Country Songs.’

On The Big 25 Tour, the energizing showman performs vivid rockers like “My Kind Of Girl,” “I Can Still Feel You,” “That’s My Story” and “Little Red Rodeo.” Fans can also look forward to hearing his smooth tenor on iconic ballads like “In This Life,” “One Boy, One Girl” and many more.

Raye has built a career on songs with an emotional connection to listeners that other acts of the era can only dream of. In 1994, the music video for the poignant hit “Little Rock” led to more than 100,000 calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from people seeking help for their addictions. The song and video for “I Think About You” exposed the exploitation of women and children, earning Raye the award for “Video of the Year” from the Academy of Country Music in 1997.

In addition to impacting lives with his issue-oriented music, Raye has utilized his stardom to advance social causes through his tireless charity work. He has supported organizations like Special Olympics, Parade of Pennies, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, as well as founding the Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation to honor the memory of his granddaughter.

Fans are anxiously awaiting Raye’s soon-to-be released “Silver Anniversary Album” to commemorate his 25 years in country music, featuring new recordings of his greatest hits. Most recent projects for the ten-time Male Vocalist of the Year nominee include a tribute to Glenn Campbell, Still On The Line, an inspirational album, His Love Remains, and his first autobiography A Voice Undefeated. To purchase, please visit www.collinraye.com.

COLLIN RAYE’S THE BIG 25 TOUR

Aug. 09 Warren County Fair – Pittsfield, Penn.
Aug. 11 Brighton Casino – Okeechobee, Fla.
Aug. 15 State Fair of West Virginia – Fairlea, W.Va.
Aug. 18 Fraze Pavilion – Kettering, Ohio
Aug. 19 Sandy City Amphitheater – Sandy, Utah
Aug. 20 Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater – Layton, Utah
Aug. 25 Morganton Municipal Auditorium – Morganton, N.C.
Aug. 26 Centre County Grange Encampment Fair – Centre Hall, Penn.
Sept. 01 Peteetneet Amphitheater – Payson, Utah
Sept. 03 Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair – Meshoppen, Penn.
Sept. 08 Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Texas
Sept. 09 Arlington Music Hall – Arlington, Texas
Sept. 16 Little America Hotel and Resort – Cheyenne, Wyo.
Sept. 17 Memorial Hall – Pueblo, Colo.
Sept. 19 Casper Events Center – Casper, Wyo.
Sept. 21 Evanston High School – Evanston, Wyo.
Sept. 23 Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center – Bartlett, Tenn.
Sept. 24 Wishbone’s – Fort Smith, Ark.
Oct. 01 Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center – Huntingdon, Tenn.
Oct. 09 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 10 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 11 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 12 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 13 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 14 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 15 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 16 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif.
Oct. 22 Arkansas State Fair – Little Rock, Ark.
Nov. 06 Tribute to the Veterans, Foothills PAC – Oneonta, N.Y.

COLLIN RAYE INSPIRES ON WORLD STAGE

Multi-Platinum Selling Country Music Artist and Catholic Convert Headlines 

‘Two Nations, One Faith’ Papal Telecast Event

EL PASO, Texas (February 18, 2016) – It was a communion of technology, faith and worship at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso Wednesday, Feb. 17. Before Pope Francis delivered a blessing to a crowd of approximately 45,000 at the Two Nations, One Faith Papal Telecast during his historic Mass across the border in Juarez, Mexico, multi-platinum selling country music artist Collin Raye inspired event-goers on a world stage. As the headliner of the prelude to the anticipated telecast, Raye shared his personal testimony of faith and performed his inspirational music from his album, His Love Remains, the top rated "Praise and Worship" CD on Amazon in 2012.

Raye, who converted to Catholicism at the age of 23, is a 10-time Male Vocalist Of The Year Award nominee and multiple No. 1 country hit-maker with songs like “Love, Me,” and “In This Life,” captivated the melting pot of diverse cultures with his moving performance of songs like "Give Me Jesus," "Here I am Lord," "How Great Thou Art," and his top five single, "Love Remains," which Raye said he always viewed as a hymn when he recorded it in 1995. Raye performed alongside rising singer Andrea Thomas. The two sang "How Beautiful," before Thomas electrified the Sun Bowl with "Ave Maria," sung in the traditional Latin.

“I was so blessed to be able to donate my time and talent for this beautiful event. The Pope’s visit to the border was unforgettable,” he said.

Days prior to the worldwide broadcast, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of The El Paso Catholic Diocese said, “We want to demonstrate [through this event] to The Holy Father that our two nations, and our two sister cities, embody ‘Two Nations, One Faith.’ Pope Francis’ visit to this region will be a historic moment for these communities, and give a voice to the often voiceless, especially children and families who are at the center of the critical issues facing the border.”

A frequent inspirational speaker at Christian and Catholic events, Collin Raye often tells the poignant story of losing his granddaughter Haley to a rare neurological disorder, and the challenges that come with understanding God’s will in traumatic loss. He testifies through the process, God has faithfully led him to see things envisioned for his life now, which he could not see before.

“God has a larger purpose. Rarely is he going to do what you want him to do – and thank God for that,” Raye said.

“If my life has taught me anything that I want to share with people –we all can learn to be still and listen to God when we pray… just say, ‘Lord, just do whatever with me. Utilize whatever of me you can,’” he added.

In 2011, Raye released his first inspirational album, His Love Remains, which quickly shot to No. 1 on Amazon for inspirational and religious music. It is a compilation of unique renditions of classic hymns as well as originals, written by Raye, like “Undefeated,” “I Get What I Need,” and “Love Remains.”

For more information on Collin Raye, please visit CollinRaye.com.

For more information on Two Nations, One Faith, visit twonationsonefaith.com.

COLLIN RAYE TAKES HIS STORY NATIONWIDE WITH "THAT'S MY STORY" TOUR

Appears in Nashville at 3rd & Lindsley Sunday, May 12th and Grand Ole Opry Tuesday, May 14th

 

 

Nashville, Tenn. (May 13, 2013) – One of the great voices of our time, multi-platinum recording artist Collin Raye, who has charted 23 Top-10 singles and 15 No. 1 hits, and sold twenty million albums worldwide, has recently signed with BEA Entertainment and is ready to embark on his national “That’s My Story” tour. Fans from across the nation, who remember such hits as “Love, Me,” “Little Rock,” “In This Life,” “My Kind of Girl,” “I Can Still Feel You,” and “On the Verge” are filling venues to hear the hits that dominated the charts and earned Collin five ACM Awards and nominations and six CMA nominations. As one of the greatest voices and most celebrated male country artists, Collin begins his national tour.

For more information on Collin or to purchase tickets for his upcoming tour, please visit: collinraye.com.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

May 18: Wagon Wheel Theatre- Warsaw, IN
May 23: Larry’s Country Diner, Starlight Theatre- Branson, MO
May 24: Larry’s Country Diner, Starlight Theatre- Branson, MO
June 14: Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival- Karlstad, MN
June 15: Porterfield WI Country Music Fest- Marinette, WI
June 21: Austin City Saloon- Lexington, KY
June 22: Lewisport Heritage Festival Chapman Park- Lewisport, KY
July 11: Monteith River Park- Albany, OR
July 17: Mesa Country Fair- Grand Junction, CO
July 20: Lundgren Theatre- Gypsum, CO
Aug 17: Hopkins Country Civic Center- Sulphur Springs, TX
Aug 31: Cruising Alaska with Collin Raye- Seattle, WA
Sep 14: Sevier Valley Center Theatre- Richfield, UT
Nov 16: Wild Rose Casino- Emmetsburg, IA
Nov 17: Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Collin Raye- Cape Canaveral, FL
Nov 22: George Jones’ Tribute Concert- Nashville, TN
Nov 23: Mesquite Arena- Mesquite, TX
Nov 30: Cottonwood High School Auditorium- Salt Lake City, UT
Dec 6: Franciscan Center Theatre- Sylvania, OH

Collin Raye took country music by storm. The mega-hit maker and ACM Award winner began his career in the early 1990’s when he released his debut album All I Can Be, which catapulted his first #1 hit, “Love, Me.” In 1992, the widely-recognized single earned Collin several prestigious nominations across the country scene including Song of the Year as well as Single of the Year. All I Can Be was the first of five of his albums to skyrocket to platinum status. Collin was instantly a household name and a country fan favorite.

Charting 15 No. 1 hits and his 23 Top-10 hits, Collin claimed his stake in country stardom. Throughout his prolific career thus far, Collin has released 11 studio albums including a greatest hits complication, a Christmas record and a live album. Collin has received five nominations for CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and three nominations for ACM Male Vocalist of the Year. In addition, he received a CMA nomination for Best Video, two CMA nominations for Song of the Year and two nominations for single of the Year. In 1997, Raye took home the ACM Award for Music Video of the Year for “I Think about You.”

Three years ago, following the death of his granddaughter Haley, Collin founded a charity in her memory which aims to help families in need of wheelchairs for their children. The Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation is dear to his heart and he holds an event annually in her honor.

Recently, Collin has embarked on a new chapter in his life, signing with Brand Entertainment Agency for the launch of his 2013 “That’s My Story” tour.

EVENT (NASHVILLE, TN): MAY 12 - MUSIC CITY UNITES BENEFIT FOR BOSTON FEATURING COLLIN RAYE, LEEROY PARNELL, GARY CHAPMAN AND MORE

On Sunday, May 12, at 7 p.m., some of Nashville's finest recording artists will come together at Music City's 3rd & Lindsley concert venue to present a concert to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bomb attack. "Music City Unites" will be presented by Nashville Publicity Group and sponsored by Jack Daniel's and Lightning 100.

For $15 (or more) at the door, fans will be able to hear music from Collin Raye, Gary Chapman, Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer), Lee Roy Parnell, Trae Edwards and Wes Harllee. More artists will be announced in the coming days.

100% of the proceeds will go to assist victims via the Nashville-based relief organization Conduit Mission.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

 

 

COLLIN RAYE ASSEMBLES NEW TEAM

Brand Entertainment Agency for Booking;
Cradle Concepts for Management

 

Greg Burns & Collin Raye

 

Nashville, Tenn. (April 2, 2013) – Collin Raye, ten-time male vocalist of the year nominee, just signed a booking representation agreement with the esteemed Brand Entertainment Agency (BEA). Collin’s longevity in country music serves as a testament to his extraordinary talent and broad appeal. Over the past 20 years, Collin Raye has landed 30 singles on the country charts, including 16 No. 1 hits. For more information on Collin Raye, please visit: collinraye.com or listen to the promo by clicking HERE.

“Collin Raye is the perfect addition to our client roster,” notes Greg Burns, President of Brand Entertainment Agency. “No one can forget his hits like ‘In this Life’ and ‘Love Me,’” Burns adds.

Raye joins a growing roster that also includes Baillie & The Boys, Andy Griggs, Anita Cochran, Billy Dean, Jamie O’Neal, Moe Bandy, Restless Heart, Tim Rushlow, Ty Herndon and Sweethearts of the Rodeo.

Prior to signing with BEA, Raye also secured new management with Jenn Giroux of Cradle Concepts. Both moves are in preparation for Raye’s resurgence in the country market, having taken time away to deal with the illness and eventual loss of a granddaughter.

Raye’s extraordinary talent and infectious likeability always leave us wanting more. Luckily, Collin Raye is set to release many projects in 2013. In the upcoming year, we look forward to the release of Raye’s new book, “That’s My Story: The Undefeated Life of Collin Raye”, as well as his new album which will feature the legendary songs of Glen Campbell.

COLLIN RAYE, MARK WILLS AND OTHERS LEND SUPPORT TO HONORONE CAMPAIGN

HonorOne provides assistance to military families,  lifts the spirits of the those injured in the line of duty and supports U.S. workers with disabilities

 

Nashville, Tenn. (March 21, 2013) - Country Music stars Collin Raye, Mark Wills, Jim Ed Brown, Jan Howard, Eddy Raven and David Ball provided their support to the newly launched HonorOne Campaign by recording public service announcements and detailing their personal experiences with the military.

 The PSAs recorded by the artists, challenge ALL 300 million Americans to make a pledge of $10 to the organization which assists service men and women and their families. For each $10 spent at www.HonorOne.org, the supporter will receive a God Bless the USA Reminder Coin. Additionally, the supporter will be part of a patriotic shadow box gift to a wounded veteran. Each gift is handmade in the United States by a disabled worker. 100% of the profits are donated to the best military charities, including those that provide vital family and post-traumatic stress disorder counseling for soldiers returning from the battlefield. For more information, or to support the HonorOneCampaign, please visit www.honorone.org.

“We are thrilled that these artists and celebrities have added their voices to our cause,” said Lane Ostrow, founder of the HonorOne Campaign. “It is our hope that their patriotism and stories will inspire others. We are excited to be able to have an impact on so many with just $10. We hope that since the HonorOne Campaign only costs $10 to participate, everyone who wants to help, will be able to.”

For more information on the HonorOne $10 Campaign or other military gift packages, please visit www.honorone.org or www.productsforgood.com.

Watch the videos:
Collin Raye http://youtu.be/2H1sxxmLabQ
Mark Wills http://youtu.be/oq0cClqX3Jo
Jim Ed Brown http://youtu.be/F_aNmoqefcg
Jan Howard http://youtu.be/dRPzNXAnjBA
Eddy Raven http://youtu.be/q7HxQWk_xL4
David Ball http://youtu.be/VryJC-ySCA0

NEW MUSIC: "CHRISTMAS WITH COLLIN RAYE" CD NOW AVAILABLE

Collin Raye has released his brand new Christmas cd, "Christmas with Collin Raye". It's time to get some great Christmas music before the holiday season actually arrives! This live Christmas CD is only $8.00, which includes shipping to domestic locations!

Order your copy here: http://collinraye.bigcartel.com/product/collin-raye-christmas-cd

COLLIN RAYE'S NEW SINGLE, "NEVER GONNA STAND FOR THIS" AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES

It's official! Collin Raye's new single, "Never Gonna Stand For This" is on iTunes! Download it here: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES

*EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* - A Conversation with Collin Raye

Collin Raye performed locally at the Morehead Center for Performing Arts in Morehead City, NC on January 13, 2012. We were blessed to have been given the opportunity to catch a few minutes with him and find out what's been going on with him personally and with his career and the new cd, "His Love Remains". Excuse the poor lighting and audio, the venue was very dark and the acoustics for speaking weren't that great. I think he's such an interesting person and we'd like to thank Collin and his management for allowing us to time to talk with him so we can share it with you.

VIDEO: "In This Life" Collin Raye Live at Walmart - Date: 1/25/12

Thank you to our friend, Todd Collins, for again being our on-site eyes and ears at another great performance! Todd recorded these videos for us of Collin Raye performing his #1 songs, "In This Life", "Little Rock" and "Love Me" at the newest Walmart in the Nashville area today. Collin is amazing, even all these years later. That's the mark of a true artist. Collin has a new inspirational cd on the market, "His Love Remains" and a new single going out for radio adds, "Undefeated". Please request the song on your local station!