GEORGE STRAIT LANDS HIS 59TH NUMBER ONE SINGLE

 

Nashville, TN – September 14, 2011 – George Strait does it again! His current single "Love's Gonna Make It Alright" off his latest CD HERE FOR A GOOD TIME lands the Number One spot this week on mediabase radio chart. This feat ironically marks his 59th career number one hit for the 59 year old country music superstar - one per year of his life! "Love's Gonna Make It Alright" written by Al Anderson and Chris Stapleton is one of the few Strait did not write with son Bubba and longtime pal Dean Dillon for this album .

"You know, I’ve always thought that whether I’m writing or not, I’ve gotta pick the best songs, whether or not they’re mine," says Strait. "I’m not gonna sing ‘em just because I wrote ‘em. I’ve gotta find the best songs to make the best record I can. I think all of these songs deserve to be on the record."

Here For A Good Time, debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Album Charts (his 3rd number one album debut in a row) and #3 on Billboard Top 200 Chart (behind Lil Wayne & Adele). Strait co-produced this album with his long-time friend and legendary producer Tony Brown at Shrimpboat Sound Studio in Key West, FL - the same studio where Strait recorded his last three award-winning albums. The Country Music Hall of Famer co-wrote seven of the album’s 11 tracks with his son Bubba and legendary songwriter Dean Dillon.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis. He has sold nearly 69 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Strait was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

George Strait is the only artist who has had 85 out of 90 radio singles make it to Top 10 and 24 albums at the number one position on Billboard’s Country Music Album Chart – George Strait.

For more information, visit: www.georgestrait.com

Martina McBride Comes "Home for the Holidays"

Be sure to remember to set your DVR's! If you hadn't heard already, the adoption awareness special event, "A Home For The Holidays With Martina McBride" will be airing on CBS on Dec. 21. Martina will be the show's host and will also perform along with top name artists such as Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Gavin DeGraw, One Republic and Christina Perri. Katherine Heigl, her adoptive sister Meg Heigl-Beltran, and actress Denise Richards also will appear.

2012 GEORGE STRAIT TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

 

Special Guest Martina McBride Joins King George on Tour

 

Nashville, TN (October 12, 2011) – January 2012 begins a new year and a new tour for Superstar George Strait. The King of Country kicks off his 2012 tour January 27^th in Lafayette, Louisiana and to date, the tour itinerary includes stops in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Nevada, Utah and Kansas. 

 

The February 4^th Las Vegas appearance will go on sale Saturday, October 29^th with other ticket on-sale dates announced soon.

 

Year after year, night after night, when it comes to showing fans a good time whether it’s on the road or on the radio, Strait always delivers the kind of country music fans nationwide hunger for.  This year he’s invited another award-winning country music superstar to join him on stage – Martina McBride.

 

“I love Martina. She’s been on our tours before and she’s great,“ commented Strait.  “I’m really looking forward to the tour. Martina will definitely make it a special night.”

 

Strait’s 39^th studio album HERE FOR A GOOD TIME received rave reviews and recently debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Album Charts (his 3rd number one album debut in a row) and #3 on Billboard Top 200 Chart.  The title track “Here For A Good Time,” written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait and songwriter Dean Dillon, is Strait’s 73rd Top 5 hit out of 89 career singles and sits at Number 2 this week on the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts.  

 

“Obviously with each new album, Strait proves he's not living off the heat from those first initial hits,” says Houston Chronicle while USA Today reports “Strait hasn't lost his touch for finding astonishing material...”

 

George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 to date inclusive of all charts).  He has sold nearly 69 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.  He is the only artist who has had 84 out of 89 radio singles make it to Top 10 (57 to Number One) and 24 albums at the number one position on Billboard’s Country Music Album Chart.

 

2012 TOUR DATES

For more information and 2012 tour updates, visit:  www.georgestrait.com

 

Lafayette, LA	Cajundome	Friday, Januray 27
Bossier City, LA	CenturyLink Center	Saturday, January 28
Phoenix, AZ	US Airways Center	Friday, February 3
Las Vegas, NV	MGM	Saturday, February 4
Atlanta, GA	The Arena at Gwinnett Center	Friday, February 10
Orlando, FL	Amway Center	Saturday, February 11
Tulsa, OK	BOK Center	Thurday, February 16
St. Louis, MO	Scottrade Center	Friday, February 17
Wichita, KS	INTRUST Bank Arena	Saturday, February 18
Des Moines, IA	Wells Fargo Arena	Friday, February 24
Kansas City, MO	Sprint Center	Saturday, February 25

 

KING GEORGE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUEST MARTINA MCBRIDE FOR 2012 TOUR

Nashville, TN (September 1, 2011) - George Strait isn’t called King George for nothing…Year after year, night after night, when it comes to showing fans a good time whether it’s on the road or on the radio, Strait always delivers.   And he’s doing it again.  His 39^th studio album HERE FOR A GOOD TIME is already receiving rave reviews before it’s release next week, the title track is on the brink of Top 10 at radio and his 2012 tour plans are underway.
 

The King of Country Music revealed he’s invited another award-winning superstar to join him on stage – Martina McBride.  The tour will kick off late January. Cities and on-sale information will be announced soon. “I love Martina. She’s been on our tours before and she’s great, “ commented Strait.  “I’m really looking forward to the tour. Martina will definitely make it a special night.” Strait’s current single, “Here For A Good Time” currently sits at #11 on the Billboard chart.  The album Here For A Good Time will be in stores Tuesday, September 6. Strait co-wrote seven of the 11 tracks with his son Bubba and the legendary songwriter Dean Dillon. George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 to date inclusive of all charts).  He has sold nearly 69 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.  Strait was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006. His last CD Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 chart and the Top Country Albums chart making it the fourth time in Strait's 30+ year career to have an album debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the 13th time to debut at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart. Martina McBride will release her 11th studio album titled ELEVEN on October 11, 2011.   The current single, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” is climbing the charts at radio and has seen steady online digital sales since it was released on August 19. The music video for I'm Gonna Love Your Through It" was recently the iTunes "Video of The Week," garnering over 150,000 downloads. The accompanying video features dozens of cancer survivors and supporters, including four well-known celebrities – Robin Roberts (anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America); Hoda Kotb (anchor for NBC’s TODAY Show); Grammy award-winning singer Sheryl Crow and ABC journalist Katie Couric – who each have very personal connections to the disease. As one of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, three-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY® winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales. The breadth of Martina’s talents – as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer – has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas, Dancing with the Stars, The Today Show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, Oprah, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more. Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina has graced the cover Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, People Magazine, Country Weekly and Shape. Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls" and "Wild Angels”. For more on Martina, please visit martinamcbride.com.

MARTINA MCBRIDE TO DEBUT ELEVEN ON OCTOBER 11

Country Music’s Most-Played Female Artist Of The Past 11 Years 

Will Release Her 11^th Studio Album With 11 New Songs 

Nashville, Tennessee (August 11, 2011) – Platinum-selling recording artist Martina McBride has established herself as a mainstay in country music and she plans to continue the tradition with her 11th studio album, aptly titled, ELEVEN.

Slated for release on October 11, the project will feature some of Martina’s most personal songs to date, with the powerhouse vocalist penning 6 of the 11 tracks.  

As one of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, three-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY® winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales. According to data from both Nielsen-BDS and Mediabase, Martina McBride is also Country radio’s “most-played female artist” of the past 11 years (1999-2010).

Even with all of the aforementioned accolades, ELEVEN will be a first for Martina in many ways.

The impending album comes at a time of professional rebirth for Martina with new music, a new producer (Byron Gallimore), a new manager (Morris Artists Management) and a new record label (Republic Nashville). While dabbling with songwriting in the past, Martina’s newfound passion is evident in these songs, giving fans a deeper look into her reality. With this venture, she is embarking on an exciting time in an already successful career, which has produced 24 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.

The album reveals a very real side of Martina’s personality and feels like an honest conversation with her fans. “This is such an amazing time in my life and my career,” says McBride. “I feel like I've been given the support and power to go into the studio and write and create an album that pushes the boundaries of what people expect of me, while still being true to myself. I can't wait for October 11th so that I can finally share this new music with my fans!"

Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Label Group, which includes Republic Nashville, said, “"Martina has made a brilliant album and we are proud and honored to represent this release on Republic Nashville."

The breadth of Martina’s talents – as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer – has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas, Dancing with the Stars, The Today Show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, Oprah, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more. Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina has graced the cover Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, People Magazine, Country Weekly and Shape. Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. She was recently nominated for the 2011 CMT Music Awards CMT Performance of the Year from CMT CROSSROADS: TRAIN AND MARTINA MCBRIDE. For more on Martina, please visit martinamcbride.com.

TRACK LIST  

1. One Night
2. Always Be This Way
3. I'm Gonna Love You Through It
4. Marry Me
5. Broken Umbrella
6. You Can Get Your Lovin' Right Here
7. Whatcha Gonna Do
8. Teenage Daughters
9. Summer of Love
10. When You  Love A Sinner
11. Long Distance Lullaby                          

MARTINA MCBRIDE PERFORMS FOR 800,000 AT BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

THE SPECTACULAR WINS TIME PERIOD IN VIEWERS

Nashville, TN (July 6, 2011) - Country music superstar Martina McBride celebrated America’s independence with 800,000 people in Boston when she performed at the annual BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR on July 4th. In addition, 6.5 million viewers tuned in to McBride’s performance, broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston on the CBS Television Network. McBride was the special musical guest in place of previously-announced Lionel Richie, who is suffering with strained vocal cords.

“I was so grateful to be asked to fill in and so thrilled to be able to do it,” exclaims McBride. “Standing in front of the amazing Boston Pops in such a great and historic city in front of a crowd of 800,000 people on our country's Independence Day was something I will never forget.”

The special won its time period in viewers and posted year-to-year gains in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Monday, July 4.

BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (S) was first in households (4.0/08) and viewers (6.58m); it was second in adults 25-54 (1.6/05) and adults 18-49 (1.1/04). Compared to last year's special (on Sunday, July 4), CBS was up +7% in adults 25-54 (from 1.5/06) and +22% in adults 18-49 (from 0.9/04).

A three-time Academy of Country Music "Top Female Vocalist" award winner, four-time Country Music Association "Female Vocalist of the Year” and GRAMMY® winning recording artist, Martina McBride has sold more than 18 million albums throughout her career, with 24 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1. McBride is also a dedicated humanitarian, lending her name, music and time to many domestic violence and child abuse organizations including ChildHelp USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, YWCA of Middle Tennessee, National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline. McBride will release her debut album on Big Machine Label Group’s Republic Nashville imprint on October 18. She has co-written seven tracks for her new album, including the lead single, “Teenage Daughters.”

It's Official! The Royal Couple of Country Music, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, Exchange Vows.

Photo credit: www.bigfrog104.com

It's official! Country music's royal couple, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, were married Saturday in Boerne, TX before a crowd of 550 friends and family including famous faces in the crowd such as Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelly and even Blake's "The Voice" co-star, Cee Lo Green.

The pair have been together for 5 years, since 2006 and FINALLY to the delight of country music fans everywhere, made it official and exchanged their long-awaited vows at the Don Strange Ranch. Lord, I can only imagine what those vows were. I can hear it now - Blake: "Ran, I promise to maintain your crossbow and clean your guns". Miranda: "Blake, I promise to bail you out of jail before it hits TMZ, send hate mail to Peta under anonymous names and help you keep your politically incorrect mouth from going politically correct". Preacher: "I now pronounce you the married royal couple of country, introducing Mr and Mrs Blake Shelton."

Blake actually explains to US Magazine that making those vows to Miranda means the world to him and he considers it the most special thing he could ever do. He said “I wanted to be married to Miranda the day I proposed. Finally, it's official! I'm married to my best friend! Looking forward to a lifetime of laughter.” What a beautiful couple they are, both in appearance, their obvious love for one another and just as people in general.

Wow, and in case you didn't notice, the wedding was NOT trending on Twitter. The ceremony was in "Twitter Jail" meaning all guests were actually enjoying the wedding and NOT posting every detail online throughout the event. I'm sure all of their Twitter fans are perfectly understanding about this fact and like we all do, wish them a lifetime of nothing but love, Hostess Ding Dongs, spent shell casings and downing the perfect buck.

Miranda Lambert's Foundation Barks Up Nearly $300,000 For the "Paws"

MIRANDA LAMBERT’S MUTTNATION FOUNDATION

RAISES NEARLY $300,000 DURING THE

4th ANNUAL CAUSE FOR PAWS EVENT

NASHVILLE, TN – (May 11, 2011) - Miranda Lambert recently returned to her native Texas to host the 4th Annual “Cause For Paws” Benefit, held at the Festival on the Square in Tyler. More than 7000 people packed the downtown area to enjoy the music of Miranda and special musical guests, Stoney LaRue and Josh Kelley.

Through ticket sales, sponsorships and live auction items, this year’s event raised more than $294,000 bringing the total amount from the last four years to almost $600,000. Proceeds will go toward MuttNation, Miranda’s foundation that supports animal shelters, and the Humane Society of East Texas. Since Lambert started the foundation, The Humane Society of East Texas has become a no-kill shelter.

“This year we took our event to the streets of Tyler to open it up to a broader fan base for both Miranda and the shelter,” said Bev Lambert who is the Director of MuttNation. “There was no shortage of support in this community. Going from 1000 to over 7000 in attendance was quite the feat and we are more than thrilled with the outcome! We want to thank all of our amazing sponsors and the City of Tyler as well as the people of East Texas and beyond for joining us in the fight to aid homeless, abandoned, neglected and abused animals."

On the event Miranda added, “It was wonderful to come home to Tyler again for Cause for the Paws this year. It’s a moving experience to see all of the support for a cause that is so close to my heart. I am so thankful to my fans and everyone who came to be part of this day and help these animals.”

In addition to volunteering at the local shelter, Lambert adopted her dog Delilah there, who joins her other rescue animals Jesse, Waylon, Delta Dawn, Cher, Black Betty, Virginia Bluebell and cats Shelley, Maxine, and Suzie Q as well as a host of farm animals.

MuttNation Foundation's mission is to raise funds through donations from the officers and directors of the Foundation and the general public, through direct donations, occasional benefit concerts, and other fundraising mechanisms in order to support other 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental institutions or entities whose purpose is to build animal shelters for better care; increase pet adoption and encourage responsible pet guardianship; rehabilitate sick or unsocialized animals; fund spay/neuter programs; reduce/eliminate euthanasia of healthy animals; and train shelter dogs for purposes of therapy programs, assistance for wounded military personnel and dogs-in-prisons programs

Country Music's Royal Wedding This Weekend!

Congratulations on the country music "royal wedding" between "politically correct's worst enemy", Blake Shelton and everyone's favorite blonde fun sized spitfire, Miranda Lambert, on their upcoming wedding this weekend! You KNOW to the wedding guests it's gonna be an event they'll never remember! LOL!

Grammy Winner Miranda Lambert Makes History at Famed Texas Venue

February 21, 2011 – Nashville, TN – Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert kicked off The Revolution Continues tour this week by performing two sold out shows at the iconic Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth. Lambert is the first artist to ever sell out back-to-back shows in the history of the venue.

"We at Billy Bob's Texas couldn't be happier with Miranda Lambert. She was the only female artist to sell out our venue in 2010 and nearly 6000 fans per night came out last Friday and Saturday to give us the first back-to-back sellouts in our 30 year history," said Robert Gallagher, Billy Bob's Entertainment Director.

Gallagher acknowledged both shows sold out in a record breaking 30 minutes this past December and all those in attendance were not disappointed. "Glowing reviews are coming in from all Fort Worth and Dallas media outlets praising her energetic, passionate and heartfelt performances," said Gallagher. "Thanks to Miranda, band and staff for giving us these wonderful milestones, especially in our 30th anniversary year."

During Friday night’s performance, Lambert emotionally dedicated “The House That Built Me” to her grandmother who had passed away less than a week before.

“Lambert is still right there, on the cusp of tremendous things,” praised Preston Jones of the Star Telegram. “Friday night demonstrated she can wrestle with her personal and professional lives simultaneously, one feeding the other, resulting in a superstar who’s eminently relatable. Too few of Nashville’s elite can say the same.”

Platinum-selling recording artist and Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert recently added seven ACM nominations to her ever-expanding list of accolades, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Single Record of the Year for “The House That Built Me,” Song of the Year for “The House That Built Me,” Video of the Year for “The House That Built Me,” and “Only Prettier,” Vocal Event of the Year for “Coal Miner’s Daughter” with Sheryl Crow and Loretta Lynn. In February, she scored her first Grammy award for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” for “The House That Built Me” and performed the #1 hit on the show.

In 2010, she was nominated for a record-setting nine CMA awards and took home the trophies for three of those, including Album of the Year (Revolution), Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year for “The House That Built Me.” She received her first AMA nomination for Favorite Female Country Artist and won her first ever fan-voted CMT Award, for Female Video of the Year. Earlier in the year, she scored ACM wins for Album of the Year (Revolution), Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year (White Liar). Her second single from Revolution, "The House That Built Me," held the Number 1 position for 4 straight weeks. It followed “White Liar” which was Miranda’s first career No.1 single. Miranda newest single is “Heart Like Mine.”

Miranda is currently headlining “The Revolution Continues” tour. For more information, visit www.MirandaLambert.com

MIRANDA LAMBERT ANNOUNCES THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JUSTIN MOORE AND JOSH KELLEY

Nashville, TN (January 31, 2011) - Following a whirlwind year full of impressive accolades and her first ever headlining tour, Texas singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert is revving up to hit the road again. The Revolution Continues nationwide tour kicks off February 24th in St. Louis, MO with special guests Justin Moore and Josh Kelley. In addition to her own tour, Lambert will join country legend Alan Jackson for his first Australian tour, which sold out in minutes.

Last year, Lambert’s first headlining tour met with sold out shows and rave reviews. The Revolution Continues tour should prove to deliver more of the same. "Whether it was the energetic 'Gunpowder and Lead,' where she picked up her microphone stand (shaped as a rifle) and pointed it at the crowd, or the emotional 'The House That Built Me,' Miranda proved she's one of the most powerful performers in today's country scene," praises Annie Reuter from AOL’s The Boot. "Aided by her powerhouse band, tender ballads like the exquisite 'The House That Built Me' and snarling barnburners like 'Maintain the Pain' blended to form a seamless 90-minute set that was over far too soon," raves Preston Jones with the Star Telegram.

"As for Lambert, she proved her queenly stature with terrific songs (the right mix of attitude and emotion -- with plenty of depth), a potent voice (no one can twang a song like she can) and a tight, forceful band," says Star Tribune’s Jon Bream.

Lambert’s special guests also sing her praises and can’t wait to get this tour started.

"Miranda and I met and became buddies on Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night tour, although, I’ve been a fan of her music for a while," says Justin Moore. "I am very excited to get to tour together again and I couldn’t be happier for her and her success over the past year. It’s gonna be a blast."

"I can’t wait to tour again with Miranda this spring to continue the Revolution, we had so much fun together in fall," exclaims Josh Kelley. "Getting to introduce my new songs to her audience was exhilarating, and now that my album 'Georgia Clay' is being released on March 22nd, fans will be able to take the music home with them."

TOUR DATES:

Miranda Solo Dates

February 16	San Antonio,TX	San Antonio Rodeo - AT & T Center
February 18 and 19	Ft. Worth, TX	Billy Bob's
March 16	Houston, TX	Houston Rodeo - Reliant Stadium

With Justin Moore and Josh Kelley:

February 24	St. Louis, MO	Chaifetz Arena
February 25	Evansville, IN	Roberts Stadium
February 26	Cedar Falls, IA	McLeod Center
March 24	Ft. Wayne, IN	Allen County War Memorial
March 25	Pikeville, KY	Eastern Kentucky Expo Center
March 26	Knoxville, TN	Knoxville Civic Coliseum
March 27	Morgantown, WV	West Virginia University Coliseum
April 7	Norman, OK	Lloyd Noble Center
April 8	Dodge City, KS	Ford County Events Center
April 9	Lincoln, NE	Pershing Auditorium
April 14	Estero, FL	Germain Arena
April 15	St. Augustine, FL	St. Augustine Amphitheater
April 16	Melbourne, FL	Wickham Park Pavilion

Australia dates with Alan Jackson:

March 4	Melbourne, Australia	Rod Laver Arena
March 6	Hunter Valley, Australia	CMC Rocks The Hunter Festival
March 7	Sydney, Australia	Acer Arena
March 10 - 12	Brisbane, Australia

Platinum-selling recording artist and hit singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert recently added three GRAMMY nominations to her list of ever-growing accolades, for a total of six career GRAMMY nods. She will perform on the show, along with such superstars as Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and Usher.


In 2010, she was nominated for a record-setting nine CMA awards and took home the trophies for three of those, including Album of the Year (Revolution), Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year for “The House That Built Me.” She received her first AMA nomination for Favorite Female Country Artist and won her first ever fan-voted CMT Award, for Female Video of the Year. Earlier in the year, she scored ACM wins for Album of the Year (Revolution), Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year (White Liar). Her second single from Revolution, "The House That Built Me," held the Number 1 position for 4 straight weeks. It followed “White Liar” which was Miranda’s first career No.1 single. Miranda newest single is “Heart Like Mine.”


For more information, visit www.MirandaLambert.com.

Born and raised in Poyen, Arkansas (Pop. 272), Southern Country Stylist Justin Moore embodies the soul and character of a kid from a small town in both life and in music with his tough-talking, straight-shooting brand of Country music. Lauded as Billboard’s “New Country Artist of 2009,” Moore was the only new Country artist that year to earn #1 single status (for his hometown anthem “Small Town USA”). The success of "Small Town USA" made the Arkansas native the first solo artist to have a song from his/her debut album go to #1 since Taylor Swift's "Our Song" (from her Big Machine Records self-titled release) in December 2007. The hit has sold over half a million downloads to-date. Moore’s follow-up single, “Backwoods,” was a Top 5 hit and his single, “How I Got To Be This Way” was a top 20 hit. Moore’s self-titled album, which debuted on the Billboard Top 200’s Top 10, was recognized as one of the best albums of 2009 in The New York Times’ “The Year in the Arts” list by music critic Jon Caramanica. Justin’s sophomore album will be out later this year, with a new single set to impact Country Radio in first quarter.


A 2010 CMT Music Award Nominee, Moore is also a Top 15 MySpace Artist (Country) and performed alongside Brad Paisley on the H20 World Tour through the end of 2010. The rising star has been featured recently in The New York Times, The Washington Post, People Country, Billboard and USA Today as well as on the 2010 CMT Music Awards, NPR, WGN Midday News, Fox News Channel, the Associated Press, the 2009 CMT Music Awards, Crook & Chase, GAC and Better TV. Moore’s music has also been featured on FOX’s Hannity & Colmes, NFL Rewind and the2010 Academy of Country Music Awards.

For more information on Justin Moore, visit: www.moorejustinmusic.com or www.myspace.com/moorejustinmusic

Singer-songwriter Josh Kelley joined the Universal Music Group Nashville family, signing with MCA in 2009. His debut country album Georgia Clay is slated for release on March 22^nd, with the first single “Georgia Clay” currently Top 30 at country radio. Kelley has experienced plenty of musical success in the past with the release of six previous studio albums; including the critically-acclaimed For The Ride Home which featured his top-5 hit "Amazing".


Growing up in Georgia, country music was always a part of his upbringing. With this new project he has returned to his roots and feels like he is finally back home. Kelley has maintained a high media profile over the past 4 years, appearing on the Emmy award-winning NBC talk show Ellen and performing on Good Morning America, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Regis & Kelly, Carson Daly and E!. He has been featured in People Magazine, Us Weekly, Billboard, Life & Style, OK! Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Radar, Paste, and many other notable publications. Several of his songs have been featured on episodes of Smallville (“Almost Honest” and “Cain and Able”), Scrubs (digital soundtrack), Brothers and Sisters (“Opposite of Me”), The Hills (“Miles Away”) and What About Brian (“Lady of Mine”). Kelley also penned the theme song for CBS’ hit series Mike & Molly entitled “I See Love” which is performed by Keb Mo.