SINGER-SONGWRITER HANNAH BETHEL RELEASES DRIVING UP-TEMPO SINGLE, "GODSPEED, LOS ANGELES"

Singer-songwriter, Hannah Bethel, has released the driving, up-tempo single, “Godspeed, Los Angeles.” The track was premiered earlier this week by The Amp. Listen at this link and find it at your favorite digital retailers.

Early support from editorial and high-profile playlists include Amazon Music / Fresh Folk & Americana, Spotify / New Music Nashville, and CMT Next Women of Country.

“Godspeed, Los Angeles” is the second single from Bethel’s forthcoming EP, ‘Until the Sun Comes Back Around,’ set to release on March 25. Her previous single, “Bad News Baby,” was released in late January and garnered attention from Billboard and The Boot, and added to Americana, country, and folk editorial playlists at Amazon Music, Spotify and Tidal, in addition to CMT Next Women of Country, Ditty TV, and Women of Americana playlists, among dozens of others.

“Godspeed, Los Angeles,” written by Bethel, tells the story of the navigation of relationships and the realization when it’s time to separate yourself from that relationship. “I don’t think there is enough space given for men when their confidence falters, when their road becomes unclear and their dreams change,” Bethel says. “I was trying to date a friend who was so wrapped up in his journey that he didn’t have space for anyone else. And that’s okay. I saw it for what it was, and I decided to let it go, with so much love,” she says of the inspiration behind the single.

“When you get to the great wide open

When the desert meets the sea

I hope you finally find the space to breathe

I hope angels dance around you

And you feel the sweetest peace

We know you can’t have it sleeping next to me

Oh, it’s like you’re wound so tight

You ain’t ever coming undone

But in your darkest night

You can’t ever outrun

The beat of your heart and all your regrets

So I hope you fight to the death for your happiness

Godspeed, oh, Los Angeles”

“Godspeed, Los Angeles” was produced by Tim Craven (The Brethren/Boys Club for Girls) and mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer, Brandon Bell (Brandi Carlile/The Highwomen/Miranda Lambert). The track features Bethel on acoustic guitar and vocals, backed by an all-star band, including Sadler Vaden on electric guitar (Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit/Morgan Wade), Billy Justineau on synth and B3 (Brothers Osborne/Eric
Church), Jabe Beyer on acoustic guitar (Natalie Hemby/Lucie Silvas), Megan Jane on drums (Erin Enderlin/Molly Tuttle), Peter Sternberg on bass (Brothers Osborne), Tim Craven on electric guitar, percussion, programming loops, and Haley Arnott on harmonies and backing vocals.

Bethel has made waves across multiple formats with her emotionally powerful vocals and soul-baring writing style, earning her a first-place win in the Americana category of the 2019 International Songwriting Competition and as a current finalist for “Best Female Vocalist” (all genres) at this year’s Appalachian Arts + Entertainment Awards.

She is also a proud Featured Artist endorsee of Furch, Gretsch and Taylor Guitars.

Lyrics © 2022 Hannah Bethel/Wildflower Moonshine (SESAC). All Rights Reserved. Reprinted by permission.

HANNAH BETHEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND LYRIC VIDEO "MEMPHIS"

Stream and purchase "Memphis" Here

Americana/country singer-songwriter Hannah Bethel has released her latest single and lyric video, "Memphis." The video was premiered this week by Americana Highways and can also be viewed on YouTube here. 

"Memphis" was written by Bethel, her sister Wynter Bethel, and Gabe Burdulis. The single was produced by the team of Brad Hill (Maren Morris/Brothers Osborne) and Lalo Guzman. The psychedelic-inspired lyric video was created by Iris Dutour.

The fun, rocking, mid-tempo opens with a slide guitar wailing over a scratch beatbox groove that sets the stage for Bethel's tale of a couple whose relationship has hit a dull spot and the solution is a spur of the moment idea to break away for a road trip adventure to Memphis.

 "Maybe we should go to Memphis

Let's talk about it

Let's get a little bit lost and we'll know when we've found it

We all need a little Graceland 

Sunshine and a second chance

Sip some Tennessee whiskey 'til we understand 

We've got a love that's endless 

Maybe we're just restless 

And maybe we should go to Memphis"

 As the intensity of the song builds it is layered with B3 organ and a gospel-flavored vocal choir which further adds to its cool Delta vibe. With nods to the soul stylings of Otis Redding, Elvis's Graceland and the Mississippi River, the music track and visual lyrics provide a perfect showcase for Bethel's powerful vocals.

"I recorded 'Memphis' a while back," Bethel says. "I've been holding on to it waiting for the right time to release it. It's a song about getting back into a space of joy and fun, living in the moment and appreciating it. I feel like this is definitely the time for this song."

"Memphis" is the follow up to Bethel's critically acclaimed single and music video, "The House is on Fire," which was strongly embraced by Americana and country outlets, including Ditty TV, CMT, Americana Highways, The Alternate Root and others. The song also won first place in the 2019 Americana category of the International Songwriting Competition.

Bethel is also expanding her creative horizons and debuts her considerable acting skills in the new music video "Wreck Me" by Jamie O'Neal, where she co-stars along with her real-life boyfriend Chris Probasco in the sultry and steamy video which premiered this week on CMT.com. Bethel co-wrote the song with O'Neal and Rachele Lynae.

During the pandemic, Bethel has maintained a busy livestream performance schedule on the social media platforms of American Songwriter, The Boot, Americana Highways, CenterStage Magazine, and Women of Americana, as well as her own online outlets. She was recently featured on on the bill of the Yadaloo Music and Arts Virtual Festival (Arkansas' #1 music festival) alongside Erin Enderlin, Texas Hill, Craig Campbell and many others.

Stay current with Hannah Bethel's livestreams and tour dates on her website and follow and connect with her on social media.

CENTER STAGE MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES INDIE NIGHTS NASHVILLE SHOWCASE SERIES

Hannah Bethel, Anna Claire Loftis, Caligo, Cori, and Casey 

Kick Off New Event

Center Stage Magazine announces Indie Nights Nashville joining forces with Alley Taps in the Historic Printers Alley and CDX Nashville to bring Indie Artists front and center. Saturday, January 25, 2020, Indie Nights will kick off the new showcase and take over the quaint, vibey venue with talented independent artists Hannah Bethel, Anna Claire Loftis, Caligo, Cori, and Casey. Indie Nights Nashville is a monthly event featuring artists you may already know and love as well as new artists you are sure to love leading up to the fast-growing Indie Fest 4.0 during Nashville's biggest music festival, CMA Music Fest. This four hour, talent-packed night of music is no doubt going to quickly become an event favorite for locals and tourists alike. Highlights from the show are scheduled to be streamed via social media via Center Stage Magazine, Alley Taps, CDX Nashville, and artist Facebook pages the week after the event. For more information click here.

“Center Stage Magazine was founded on promoting independent talent; especially new, up-and-coming, artists. Indie Fest Nashville has been our way of helping to give a platform to many extremely talented artists that might not have other opportunities to share their music with country music fans," expressed Center Stage Magazine CEO -Tommy Lemmon. "We are extremely excited about the new facet to the already popular event during one of the biggest music festivals and sincerely hope this event helps each artist showcase their music, talent, and entertaining personalities as well as gain new fans from all over the world.”

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INDEPENDENT ARTIST HANNAH BETHEL RELEASES "RHINESTONE RODEO" TO RADIO AS SHE WRAPS FIRST LEG OF NATIONAL TOUR

Demand for Airplay Increases as Bethel Energizes Fanbase with Powerful Concert Performances and Emotionally Charged Music Video

"Hannah Bethel is equal parts vulnerability and strength, which makes her a force to be reckoned with in country music. The seemingly simplistic melody of her new song, 'Rhinestone Rodeo,' only enhances the more complicated and emotional ties that come when pursuing a risky chase, as the storyline suggests. With three female powerhouse writers (Bethel being one) behind the ballad, the slowly disappearing art of eloquently painting a detailed picture reemerges as a must in today's listening world. Not to mention the attraction of Bethel's effortless and easy listening vocals. Look this girl up---she is a game changer!" - Lindsey Sipe, The Country Note 

Independent Country/Americana recording star Hannah Bethel releases "Rhinestone Rodeo" to radio today. Increased demand from programmers for the single comes hot on the heels of wrapping the first 16-show leg of her national tour - and as the emotional and heart-tugging music video for "Rhinestone Rodeo' gathers steam at CMT Music and The Country Network.

"Rhinestone Radio" is available to Country and Americana broadcasters at CDX Nashville and fans can listen to the single here.

Critical acclaim and fan reaction for "Rhinestone Rodeo" has been very strong since the music video was recently premiered by both Billboard and CMT Music. Billboard stated "Bethel's ethereal vocals and universal storytelling are at the heart of her new song 'Rhinestone Rodeo,' a tale about chasing her dreams and never giving up." CMT extolled that "Bethel exudes some solid country wisdom made famous by Dolly Parton in her latest release 'Rhinestone Rodeo.' Both believe life is sweeter when you have an attitude of gratitude, and each has a knack for turning adversity into works of art." The Boot named "Rhinestone Rodeo" one of 10 New Songs You Need To Hear and it is included on several playlists, including Spotify's CMT Music and CMT Next Women of Country and on Apple Music CMT Next Women of Country.



"I am so excited and grateful for the way that 'Rhinestone Rodeo' has been received so far," says Bethel. "I am thrilled to be sharing it with my friends at radio!"

Bethel's "Rhinestone Rodeo Tour" has won her rave reviews to date as she has crisscrossed America performing in The Great Smoky Mountains, New York City, Connecticut, Colorado, Kentucky, and multiple concerts in Alaska and in her hometown of Nashville. From solo acoustic performances at glamping destination Under Canvas and New York City's famed Rockwood Music Hall, to full band shows at influential Indie Rock, Americana and Country clubs including The Basement, 3rd & Lindsley and The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, to Tidball's in Bowling Green (once described by David Fricke in Rolling Stone magazine as the city's "long-running equivalent to CBGB," the New York City music club where groups like the Ramones, Blondie and Talking Heads got their start), and festival shows on the coast of Valdez, Bethel is winning the hearts of fans across multiple genres and varied musical tastes. She also garnered glowing quotes from several talent buyers on the tour that speak volumes about her live performances:

"You can hear her love and desire to perform in each note sang by her soothing but powerful voice. On her first show with us, Hannah joined a lineup that boasted of some the most respected female artists of the Nashville and South Central Kentucky region. She held her own and along with her three-piece band behind her, demanded the crowd's attention instantly. We hope to make the legendary Tidball's a home for Hannah and a gateway to the North for her future tours." 

- Brian Jarvis, owner, Tidballs, Bowling Green, KY

"We were pleased to launch our Acoustic Campfire Music Series with Hannah Bethel as our first artist at our Great Smoky Mountains location this summer. Hannah's warm and friendly personality and intimate yet powerful performances strongly connected with our guests." 

- May Lilley, VP Marketing for Under Canvas

"Hannah's confidence, exuberance and sheer musicality on stage are indicative of an artist who has put in the time required for her craft. She provides a shining example to those thinking about delving into a career in music. Hannah Bethel is badass." 

- Mike Grimes, co-owner, The Basement, The Basement East, Nashville, TN

"Everyone loved Hannah and her band! Her shows were fantastic." 

- Laurine Regan, Events & Marketing Coordinator, City of Valdez, Alaska

Between tour dates Bethel also made multiple appearances on WSM 650 AM Radio, and has been featured by The Country Note, Nashville Access, Think Country, NY Country Swag and others.

Bethel will resume her "Rhinestone Rodeo Tour" in August. Stay current with her latest touring updates at https://www.hannahbethel.com

CMT ARTIST DISCOVERY EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF HANNAH BETHEL'S VIDEO "TRAIN"

Critically Acclaimed Indie Artist Featured on CMT Music for Six Weeks, Online at CMT.com and across all CMT Social Platforms

'We are so excited to be supporting Hannah Bethel - she's a great storyteller. Take one listen to 'Train' and you will be singing it all day!" 

- Leslie Fram, SVP Music & Talent/CMT

Photo credit: Luke Rogers

Rising independent artist, Hannah Bethel's music video for her latest single, "Train," will air in an exclusive CMT Artist Discovery broadcast premiere on CMT Music and online at CMT.com on Tuesday, Dec. 4th.

CMT Music approximate air times for "Train" on 12/4 are slated between 6:50-7:50am, 12:45-12:55pm and 11:40-11;50pm. The video will Premiere at CMT.com at 12:00 Midnight at this link: www.cmt.com/video-clips/wxob8n. (All times listed are ET).

Bethel's "Train" video will air 3-times each day on CMT Music for 6 weeks and be eligible for extra spins on the CMT Music 12-Pack Countdown. The CMT Artist Discovery also includes CMT.com homepage promotion, and CMT social media and editorial platform promotion for Bethel and "Train."

The powerful and hauntingly beautiful music video was filmed and directed by Dawson Waters in the mountains and deserts of west Texas. "Train" was co-written by Bethel and sister, Wynter Bethel, and produced by Brad Hill and Lalo.

"I have always loved the art of music videos and telling the visual story of a song," states Bethel. "I've been watching CMT since I was a kid and I am so honored and so excited to be supported by them!"

Bethel's artistic vision and growing critical acclaim places her at the vanguard of the best and brightest rising recording artists in Nashville today. A tireless performer and songwriter since her teens, Bethel has spent the past decade releasing music independently and garnering accolades all along the way. Her well-developed and unique style influenced by the greats of Country and Seventies Rock has led her to receive high praise from such renowned music industry critics as Robert K. Oermann and Chuck Dauphin, major radio personalities including Bill Cody and Devon O'Day of WSM, and rave reviews from leading media outlets such as prestigious Billboard, MusicRow, and Maverick Magazine.

In another major step in her upward career trajectory, Bethel was recently welcomed to become a member of Nashville's prestigious Song Suffragettes, a trailblazing organization founded by Todd Cassetty and a leading member, independent artist, Kalie Shorr. Song Suffragettes is a collective of female singer-songwriters that performs every Monday night at The Listening Room Café in Nashville, TN. In just over four years, Song Suffragettes has showcased over 200 talented women out of over 1,300 who have submitted to play the showcase. With a mantra of #LetTheGirlsPlay, Song Suffragettes vocally combats wide-spread discrimination against women in the music industry by giving female talent a place to play, grow and evolve with fellow creatives.

Bethel currently maintains a busy performance schedule of solo acoustic shows and with her band Hannah Bethel and the Gypsy Queens. She has toured across America from Alaska to New Jersey and everywhere in between, and shared the stage with such artists as Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Worsham, Buddy Jewell, Frankie Ballard, Canaan Smith and Nine Days, among others.

To learn more about Hannah Bethel, go to https://www.hannahbethel.com

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DIGITAL RODEO ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP FOR FEBRUARY DRX SHOWCASE HOSTED BY JEFF BATES

DRX is Now Finalizing 2015 Showcase Sponsors

PRESS RELEASE

(Nashville, TN - Feb. 18, 2015) Online social network and country lifestyle portal, Digital Rodeo, announces Jeff Bates as the guest host as well as the artist line-up for the upcoming DRX Artist Showcase to be held Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. on Nashville’s famous 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill stage.
The live performance will be streamed and can be viewed at the link below:

http://digitalrodeo.com/digital-rodeo-live-stream

The DRX monthly showcase highlights some of the platform’s most promising Country artists and will help to promote some of the website’s featured independent artists. The February DRX showcase will feature Kaitlyn Baker, Sim Balkey, Hannah Bethel, Rivers & Rust and Megan Moreaux.
DRX showcases offer valuable opportunities for attendees to enjoy musical performances from up-and-coming acts while engaging and networking with others in the field.

Music industry representatives that RSVP in advance to showcase@digitalrodeo.com will be offered a limited number of complimentary drinks during the event.