DRIVEN BY FAN DEMAND, RANDY TRAVIS' “MORE LIFE” DOCUMENTARY TO BE PREMIERED ON YOUTUBE IN 7-PART SERIES AND AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Randy Travis' "More Life" documentary was so highly praised when it premiered on Circle Network that the fans demanded more ways to view it. Travis, Warner Music Nashville and YouTube have teamed up to bring the critically acclaimed film to the platform in a seven-part series beginning today and rolling out every two weeks until July 7. Be sure to subscribe to the Country Music Hall of Famer’s YouTube channel to catch every episode. Additionally, the full documentary is now available for purchase on iTunes. Both links here: https://wmna.sh/morelife.

"More Life" started as an intimate concert special in 2011 to honor the 25th anniversary of Randy Travis’ iconic album Storms of Life. However, many didn't know how important this documentary would become. As the film was being finalized in 2013, Randy unexpectedly became ill and suffered a massive stroke, making him unable to perform and severely limiting his speech due to aphasia. The film touches on his storied career, envelopes the final professionally filmed live performance from the man and inspires with his story of healing, redemption and faith. It was directed and produced by Shaun Silva and Tacklebox Films with WMN’s Shane Tarleton and Mike Dupree serving as executive producers.

"More Life" YouTube Release Schedule:

Episode 1 - April 14
Episode 2 - April 28
Episode 3 - May 12
Episode 4 - May 26
Episode 5 - June 9
Episode 6 - June 23
Episode 7 - July 7

Music of Randy Travis Tour Dates

May 14 - Jim Thorpe, Pa. - Penn’s Peak
June 3 - Renfro Valley, Ky. - New Barn Theatre Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
June 4 - Kettering, Ohio - Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts
June 5 - Des Plaines, Ill. - Des Plaines Theatre
Aug. 27 - Des Moines, Iowa - Hoyt Sherman Place
Aug. 28 - Mitchell, S.D. - Corn Palace

NEWCOMER MATT AUSTIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE, "THE ISLAND", TO COUNTRY RADIO

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE "THE ISLAND" ON iTUNES

Detroit native Matt Austin has released the title track from his latest EP, "The Island" to country radio. Check it out and let him know what you think! This one's definitely a windows down, feel good, forget your cares kinda song!

Get social with Matt!

Website - www.mattaustinmusic.com
Twitter - @MattAustinMusic
Facebook - www.facebook.com/officialmattaustin

PRE-ORDER "FIRED UP", THE NEW CD FROM RANDY HOUSER TODAY AND GET 2 INSTANT DOWNLOADS

New music is offered to fans as lead single, “We Went,” charges up the Top 5 at Country radio

Courtesy: Stoney Creek Records

Fans have been clamoring for new music from Randy Houser since the 2011 release of his hit-filled breakthrough album, How Country Feels, and today they can get the first listen from his much-anticipated March 11 release, Fired Up, by pre-ordering the album and receiving instant downloads of “We Went” and “Little Bit Older.” Declared a “galloping road anthem” (Rolling Stone Country) and praised for “Houser’s soulful delivery and the unrelenting arrangement” (Taste of Country), the album’s lead single “We Went” continues its ascent at Country radio as it charges up the Top 5 on Country Aircheck powered by Mediabase this week.

Pre-order Fired Up now on iTunes at http://geni.us/firedup

Eager to share his new music with fans as soon as possible, Houser also crafted unique lyric videos to accompany each song. Watch the video for “Little Bit Older” here. Additional tracks from the 17-song album will be available for download ahead of the album’s March 11 street date, with new tracks being unveiled with pre-orders of Fired Up on Friday, Feb. 26 and Friday, March 4.

CHRIS JANSON SAILING HIGH WITH “BUY ME A BOAT”

New Song Shatters Digital Sales, Soaring To #1 On iTunes Country Chart

Superstars Are Abuzz About The Fresh Tune

NASHVILLE, TN (March 25, 2015) – Unsigned, independent artist Chris Janson was all the buzz Friday morning (3/20) when his dream-big anthem "Buy Me A Boat" sailed high at iTunes landing at #1 on the Country and #7 on the all genre charts. Continuing to make massive waves, the tune shattered digital sales with over 21K sold in only three days, an impressive feat since Janson is virtually unknown outside of Nashville and has no radio promotion staff. 

 

“Buy Me A Boat” received a boost from DJ Bobby Bones who gave it a high-profile endorsement on his nationally syndicated Bobby Bones Show following the release. As Bones told Rolling Stone, “It’s not often that I play completely untested, unsigned artists…We played the same song [“Buy Me A Boat”] twice in a half hour, which is a no-no. It hit Top 15 and I realized this song had real legs…And I’ll be damned it hit Number One and took down Sam Hunt, which has been the Number One song for weeks.” 

Janson, a formidable songwriter in his own right (Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah”), co-wrote the song with Chris Dubois (who has co-written a stream of #1 hits for Brad Paisley). “Every song I’ve written in the last couple of years, I was always thinking of who’s recording now, or who’s looking for songs, or what I could do to write for somebody else and get another ‘Truck Yeah,’” said Janson to Rolling Stone. “I just had to have that one ["Buy Me A Boat"] for me. It’s rare that I love one that much.”

Amidst the song’s heat wave, “Chris Janson” trended in the Top 10 on Twitter amongst superstars including Blake Shelton and Adam Levine. Celebrities and heavy-hitting songwriters also continued the momentum with endorsements on Twitter. Toby Keith exclaimed, “Check out this mofo of a song #BuyMeABoat from @janson_chris” while ABC’s “Nashville” actor Charles Esten tweeted, “A little @mrBobbyBones love for a great @janson_chris song helped put “Buy Me A Boat” to #1.” Additional Twitter support came from Country artist RaeLynn, GRAMMY-Award winning producer and songwriter Luke Laird (Kacey Musgraves, Kenny Chesney) and songwriter Ben Hayslip (Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan).   

As the song continues its stronghold in the Top 10 on iTunes, Janson has a full schedule of dates where “Buy Me A Boat” is sure to be anticipated and echoed by the crowds including April 3rd and 4th at the Grand Ole Opry, followed by Country Thunder (Florence, AZ) on April 11th and Stagecoach (Indio, CA) on April 26th. 

 

With undeniable charisma, Janson brings a blue-collar, working-class, boot-stomping hillbilly redneck attitude to bear on every live performance, earning him opening slots for Florida Georgia Line, music legends Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr., as well as over 60 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. The talented songwriter began writing at just 18 with an impressive group of musicians from the likes of Guns N’ Roses to the esteemed Larry Gatlin and co-wrote Tim McGraw’s highest chart debut of his career, “Truck Yeah.” The Perryville, Missouri native first broke onto the music scene when he landed a year long, four show a day gig at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Janson is currently focusing on a heavy summer touring season and writing songs for his debut album.

For more information and tour dates visit: www.chrisjanson.com.

CRANK IT UP THIS WEEKEND WITH A SPECIAL DEAL ON THE NEW CD FROM COLT FORD

For a limited time only, get Colt Ford's new album for JUST $7.99 on iTunes!

Still don't have this album?  Now's your chance! Get hits like "Crank It Up," "Workin' On'," "She's Like (feat. Keith Urban)," "Washed in the Mud (feat. Randy Houser)," "Cut 'Em All (feat. Willie Robertson)" and more!

LIVEWIRE RELEASES LONG AWAITED NEW SINGLE, "DRIVIN' YOU OUTTA MY MIND" ON ITUNES TODAY

"’Drivin' You Outta My Mind’ showcases LiveWire's potential for stardom even more than any of their earlier hits. The capacity to follow in Zac Brown Band's indie band success is there for the taking.” 

– Matt Bjorke, Roughstock

PRESS RELEASE

A driving rock beat, burning guitar riffs, haunting pedal steel guitar, impressive fiddle solo and intensely passionate vocals are all hallmarks of “Drivin’ You Outta My Mind,” LiveWire’s much-anticipated follow-up to “Whiskey Sunday,” the band’s 2013 single which made an impressive run on Music Row, Texas Music Chart, and the Texas Regional Radio Report. The momentum earned LiveWire a nomination for “New Duo/Band/Group of the Year” at the 2014 Texas Regional Radio Music Awards.

From the opening tremolo guitar riffs of “Drivin’ You Outta My Mind,” the mood is set to transport the listener on a wild ride through the wide open West.  As lead singer Andy Eutsler begins the narrative, the kick drum pounds as he grabs gears and speeds down the open road. The melancholy and haunting undertone is highlighted as he listens to the radio while “the DJ is pumpin’ one more ‘over-you-and-leavin’-tune.’”  Then all hell breaks loose and the intensity builds as he crosses the Texas/Oklahoma line and shouts “I ain’t thinkin’ ‘bout you Baby and all I’m leavin’ behind!” He hopes the fast car will carry him away from the relationship-gone-bad and the demons from his past - even though he knows that it may be a futile attempt to mend his broken heart; “I’m tryin’ to get ahead of somethin,’ that always seems to catch me with time. Your memory’s faster than the lightnin’ striking,’ but I’m still burnin’ down those mile marker signs, drivin’ you outta my mind.”

“Drivin’ You Outta My Mind” was written by LiveWire front man, Eutsler, hit Nashville tunesmith Johnny Bulford (Lee Brice, Eli Young Band, Chris Young) and former band members Danny Bell and Landon Rolfe.  The track was co-produced by Paul Carabello, Justin Woods and Clif Doyal and features band members Andy Eutsler on vocals/acoustic guitar; Bobby DeGonia on electric guitars; Cory Shultz on fiddle and Brad Allen on drums.  They were joined in the studio by pedal steel guitarist Scott Kwapiszeski and guitarist/bassist Paul Carabello, who are also part of LiveWire’s touring band.

The single is available on iTunes now - Download Here

SINGLE REVIEW: "GROWN DAMN MAN" - RONNIE DUNN

Single: "Grown Damn Man"

Artist: Ronnie Dunn

Release Date: 1/22/14

Label: Little Will-E Records

Official website: www.RonnieDunn.com

Twitter: @RonnieDunn

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ronniedunnmusic

Pick up the single on iTunes and leave a review

With the release of his latest aptly titled single, "Grown Damn Man", Ronnie Dunn proves he's exactly what country music has been needing, some grown damn music. He does what Ronnie Dunn has always "dunn", he keeps it simple, infuses a story with a hell of a melody and gets his point across and this single does not wander off that track.

If there was one word that could sum up this single, I'd have to run with the word "honest". Ronnie's music has always been nothing if not honest, whether it was with Brooks and Dunn or now even more so on this solo venture. His voice is the best it's ever been, his music continues to have meaning and his intention is clear - he isn't going anywhere. This single is 100% proof pure Dunn and will get you drunk on country music again. He's honest about who he is, what music he sings and the fight he's fought to stay in the game. Lyrics through out the song are a clear testament to his journey:

"Every line on my face has had to fight to earn its place ... I’ve been around enough by now, I got a few things figured out. By the grace of God I go down life's long and winding road. I’m not rich but I get by, I walk through life with my head held high. I come by things the hard way, I have my good and my bad days ... I live simple, I work hard ... I’m a grown damn man rough around the edges that’s what I am."

Based on his ever growing fan base on social media, fans seem to love that Ronnie is still in the game and playing it his way, harder than he ever has, without compromise and without apology. That's what grown damn men do.

On a scale of 1-5, I gotta give it triple blazing 7's because he just hit the country jackpot with this one. Welcome back country music, we missed you!

If you pick up the single on iTunes, please be sure to leave a review. 

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY DAY 10: 2 WINNERS, 2 iTUNES GIFT CARDS

This contest is now closed.

WINNERS: BETH KREDEL AND DEBORAH KLODER

Welcome to Day 10 of our Christmas Giveaway. We believe that some of the best music isn't heard on the radio and we're giving two winners a $20.00 iTunes gift card each

 to download great music from ANY artist to add to your personal playlists.

To enter, email us at lovinlyrics@gmail.com with "iTunes" in the subject line, along with your full name, mailing address and Twitter name if you have one. We will announce the winners tomorrow at noon.

All entries are automatically entered to win our Christmas Day prize, the 8 disc box set by Garth Brooks, "Blame It All on My Roots".

NEW MUSIC REVIEW: "RADIO UP", THE NEW SINGLE FROM STEVE HOLY

There are certain voices in music that were put there for a reason, that you know from the first note were created just for that purpose. They're timeless, flawless and there's just that something that you immediately love. Steve Holy was blessed with one of those voices and just when you think you've heard his best vocals, he tops himself yet again. From "Blue Moon" to "Good Morning Beautiful" to "Love Don't Run", his strength, power and range have only improved with time and his new single, "Radio Up" proves it once again. The single was just released country radio a couple of weeks ago and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon. The single was included in iTunes' "New and Noteworthy" section as one of the top new singles to keep an ear on. As far as serious recording goes, Steve's had a couple of years off to really focus his efforts on the direction he wants to take, choose the perfect songs and make sure his voice is at it's absolute best and I can tell you, having been a dedicated fan for years, he's reached that goal ... he is at his absolute vocal best.

Recently released to country radio, "Radio Up", the first single on Curb's new label MMC. It's is a catchy, mid-tempo song that tells the story we're all too familiar with and every single one of us can relate to, the inevitable impending break up that you know is coming but you don't want to hear, and would do anything to not have to hear those heart breaking words, "it's over". Few artists have a knack for putting you right smack in the middle of the story of a song, but Steve Holy has the ability to do just that. In the song, the subject does what any music lover would do in his position, he turns the "Radio Up" and drowns out the words to music. We've all been that person at least once in our lives, the person with their hand on the volume, turning it up before the words we didn't want to hear reached our ears and our hearts. We have all turned the radio up in life. The song, written by 3 of Nashville's best writers, Brian White ("Watching You", Rodney Atkins), Ben Glover ("Love Don't Run") and Bruce Wallace, is well crafted and will have you singing along probably by the 2nd or 3rd time you've heard it and you will find yourself singing the chorus to yourself even when the song isn't playing. The chorus is catchy and fun and the melody contagious. This is the quality of music that first made people take notice of Steve's talent and it's the kind that will have them want to keep hearing more from him. "Radio Up" will definitely make you want to turn your own "Radio Up".


We think Steve Holy has another top hit on his hands with this one and from the feedback we've seen and heard so far, I think listeners agree. We hope to see him back at the top of the charts where he should be.

On a Marshall amp, I give it a 12 on a scale of 1-11. Turn the "Radio Up", turn it up LOUD!

You can purchase the single on iTunes or on Amazon now.

Please be sure to leave a review of the single when you purchase. Keep requesting the single on your local stations and keep an eye on your music charts because this one's gonna move fast!

Join Steve's official street team at www.steveholy.com and spread the word. Steve is also on Twitter at @SteveHoly (he's a funny Texas son of a gun) and on Facebook as well.

CHRIS JANSON RELEASES SELF-TITLED EP TO ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS TODAY (9/3)

Hot New Single “Cut Me Some Slack” To Hit Country Radio Next Week

NASHVILLE, TN (September 3, 2013) – Country music newcomer Chris Janson releases his debut self-titled EP to all digital retailers today (9/3) via Bigger Picture Group. Produced by Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band), the five-song project features the dynamic multi-instrumentalist’s brand new single “Cut Me Some Slack” and Top 40 hit “Better I Don’t.”

“I’m thrilled to get new music to the country fans,” says Chris Janson. “All of the songs on the EP are autobiographical and these are such fun stories for me to share!”

“Cut Me Some Slack” exclusively premiered on SiruisXM’s The Highway and debuted in the Top 100 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The catchy song will hit Country radio stations nationwide next week.

The talented songwriter, who has already scored cuts with artists such as Tim McGraw (“Truck Yeah”) and Justin Moore (“Off The Beaten Path”), wrote or co-wrote all of the songs featured on the EP.

Since releasing “Better I Don’t,” Janson has been gaining attention nationwide from media and fans alike. Most recently, he garnered great ink in Nashville Lifestyle’s “The Hot List” issue and Billboard’s “The Next Wave in Country Rock” feature. With undeniable charisma, he brings a blue-collar, working-class, boot-stomping hillbilly redneck attitude to bear on every live performance, earning him opening slots for music legends Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr. as well as regular appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

He began writing at just 18 with an impressive group of musicians from the likes of Guns N' Roses to Bill Anderson. The Perryville, Missouri, native first broke onto the Nashville music scene when he landed a year long, four show a day gig at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.

Currently, Janson is on the road visiting radio and playing shows across the country in support of the new EP with upcoming dates in Portland, OR (9/8), Tallahassee, FL (9/13) and Presto, PA (9/14).

TRACKLISTING for CHRIS JANSON EP:

1. Cut Me Some Slack

2. Better I Don't

3. Redneck Revival

4. When I'm Holdin' Her

5. Corn

For more information on Chris Janson and tour dates, visit chrisjanson.com

CHRIS JANSON is now available at iTunes

ALABAMA & FRIENDS AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDERS THROUGH iTUNES ON AUGUST 13

Special bundle packages now available for purchase 

Check out this fun Alabama MegaMix by DJ Du

Nashville, TN - August 12, 2013 ... ALABAMA & Friends - the new tribute album honoring country music's most iconic group ALABAMA - will be made available for digital pre-orders starting August 13 through iTunes. Fans can access the pre-ordering of the album before it hits the streets on Tuesday, August 27 by visiting iTunes.

Special bundle packages are available now via the group's official website www.thealabamaband.com.  The "Ultimate Bundle" package consists of a vintage ALABAMA baseball tee, an ALABAMA & Friends CD and vinyl LP for $50.00. A vintage tee and CD package is also available for only $35.00. Orders are expected to arrive on album release day or soon after.

ALABAMA & Friends features some of country music's hottest stars delivering their own unique versions of ALABAMA classics, including Jason Aldean ("Tennessee River"), Luke Bryan ("Love in the First Degree"), Kenny Chesney ("Lady Down on Love"), Eli Young Band ("The Closer You Get"), Florida Georgia Line ("I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)"), Jamey Johnson ("My Home's in Alabama"), Toby Keith ("She and I"), Rascal Flatts ("Old Flame") and Trisha Yearwood ("Forever's As Far As I'll Go").

The 11-song collection will also feature two new songs from ALABAMA - "That's How I Was Raised" and "All American." It's the first taste of new music from the legendary and award-winning group in over a decade.

After signing with RCA in 1980, ALABAMA soared to the top time and again with 21 No. 1 hits in a row. They have had 43 chart-topping singles and have sold more than 73 million albums worldwide. They have won more than 150 major industry nods, including two Grammys, the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian award, Entertainer of the Year awards three times from the CMA and five times from the ACM, as well as the ACM Artist of the Decade award. The Hall of Famers have earned 21 Gold ®, Platinum ® and Multi-Platinum ® albums, and were named the RIAA's Country Group of the Century.

ALABAMA is currently in the midst of their Back to the Bowery Tour that has them playing to capacity crowds all across the country since its launch earlier this year. The new tour will continue through the fall, making stops in cities including Detroit, MI, Greenville, SC, St. Louis, MO, Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL.

For more news and a complete listing of tour dates visit www.thealabamaband.com.

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY (AUGUST 13, 2013): JASON MICHAEL CARROLL,

Please remember to leave a review for any digital purchase you make on a cd or a single. Reviews make a big impact with management and that's what they're looking for. Your feedback or lack of feedback can determine if a new single is released or even if the artist keeps their record deal. Value the ability to leave feedback and exercise your right to voice your opinion about an artist's work. They value your insight and even your constructive criticism.

CD'S NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Luke Bryan: "Crash My Party" - iTunes / Amazon

Tim Dugger - "Tim Dugger EP" - iTunes / Amazon

Various Artists: "25 Hymns from the Old Country Church" - iTunes / Amazon

Willie Nelson: "Farther Along (The Gospel Collection)" - iTunes   

Matt Kennon: - "Four on the Floor EP" - iTunes / Amazon

Johnny Cash: "Unheard (Live)" - iTunes / Amazon

SINGLES NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Jason Michael Carroll: "Close Enough" - iTunes / Amazon

Cassadee Pope: "You Hear a Song" - iTunes  

Chris Janson: "Cut Me Some Slack" - iTunes / Amazon

PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Alabama: "Alabama and Friends" (Available August 27) - iTunes / Amazon

Sheryl Crow - "Feels Like Home" (Available September 10) - iTunes / Amazon

WHAT'S NEW IN MUSIC THIS WEEK?

New Music Releases Week Ending Sunday, July 28, 2013

SINGLES

"Everything Has Changed (Remix)" - Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran

Download on iTunes

Download on Amazon

Cold Beer with Your Name on It - Josh Thompson

Download on iTunes

Download on Amazon

CD RELEASES

"My Favorite Picture of You" - Guy Clark

Download on iTunes

Download on Amazon

"Dos Divas (Featuring Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis)" - Grits and Glamour

Download on iTunes

Download on Amazon

"That Fiddlin' Man" - Don Rich and the Buckaroos

Download on Amazon

PRE-ORDERS

"Kicker Town" - Rusty Truck

(Expected August 6, 2013)

Pre-order on iTunes

"Crash My Party" - Luke Bryan

(Expected August 13, 2013)

Pre-Order on iTunes

Pre-Order on Amazon

"Move Like That" - Due West

(Expected August 27, 2013)

Pre-Order on iTunes

Pre-Order on Amazon

DUE WEST "MOVE LIKE THAT" - PRE-ORDER THE NEW CD TODAY AND GET A PERSONAL PHONE CALL FROM THE GUYS!

Due West's brand new EP, "MOVE LIKE THAT", is available for pre-order TODAY on iTunes! Pre-order your copy now, and take a screen shot. If you post the screen shot to their Facebook wall by 8pm EST today and then send them a private message with your phone number, they will give you a quick personal phone call to say thanks!

SARAH DARLING AND DJ DU POP UP "LITTLE UMBRELLAS"

Remix version of country music's "Soundtrack to Summer 2013" now available on iTunes and other digital retail stores

 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE "LITTLE UMBRELLAS REMIX" ON iTUNES

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, July 16, 2013) -- Country music recording artist Sarah Darling has teamed up with DJ and Remix Producer, DJ DU to add an electronic dance flavor to her catchy, summertime single " Little Umbrellas," pegged the "Soundtrack to Summer 2013" by music industry execs. The hypnotic dance club version marks DJ DU's first commercial remix release and is NOW AVAILABLE nationwide on iTunes and other digital retail stores. Preview here.




On the new track, Darling kept her signature vocals true to the original, while DJ DU meshed electronica, pop and rock notes over an accelerated techno beat to create a remix version of "Little Umbrellas." The pair is confident the song will keep dance floors rockin' all summer long. "It is a summer anthem made for lovers of all types of music," DJ DU says. "Ladies will relate to it and there's no doubt guys can even use a 'little umbrella' in their drink every once in awhile."

The original "Little Umbrellas" is currently Top 20 and climbing on Sirius XM's "Highway Hot 30 Live" and earning increased mainstream country radio spins each week. Darling, who celebrated Top 35 Country Billboard sales success with former single " Home To Me" and appearances on CONAN, FOX & Friends, ABC's The Bachelor, HLN Morning Express and more, presented the idea for the remix to DJ DU after meeting him in a Nashville restaurant a few months back.

"Making a remix is something I've always wanted to do, so when I met DJ DU I knew he was the man for the job," Darling says. "He brought this song to life in another way and made it perfect to dance to. Can't wait for my fans to hear it!"

DJ DU made his national TV debut on the American Music Awards (FOX) where he mixed Kip Moore's "Something 'Bout A Truck," and "Beer Money," and since has been on the rise to music stardom. The first DJ signed to CAA, DJ DU spun a run of shows at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, secured a headlining spot at Nashville's GRAMMY Block Party and performed throughout the CMA Music Festival for thousands of country music fans. The former full-time DJ of a country/Top 40 dance club in Phoenix, Ariz. hopes the release of "Little Umbrellas" will spawn a positive reaction from music fans of all genres. "I hope everyone enjoys the remix as much as I enjoy Sarah's original," he says.

"I've always thought Sarah was an immense talent and it's an honor to not only work with her on this project but to have it be my first commercial remix release. No matter what happens in either of our careers from here, this one will always be special," DJ DU adds.

Darling and DJ DU will both make an appearance at this weekend's Country Thunder music festival in Twin Lakes, Wis., July 18-21, 2013.


(Copyright 2013: Black River Publishing, Song Factory Music)

More information on Sarah Darling can be found at www.SarahDarling.com or follow her on Twitter @_SarahDarling and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/OfficialSarahDarling.

Find more of DJ DU's music on soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/djdumusic. Additional info can be found at www.DJDU.net and on Twitter @DJDUMusic.

CHUCK WICKS' NEW ROUGH EP AVAILABLE APRIL 9

Pre-order on iTunes or from ChuckWicks.com

 

 

 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2013) – Chuck Wicks is releasing his new EP, Rough, on Tuesday, April 9, available on iTunes and ChuckWicks.com. Pre-order is available now on iTunes and offers the 5-song EP for $2.99. Country music fans have eagerly anticipated new music from the “Stealing Cinderella” singer since the release of his debut album Starting Now in 2008 which peaked at No. 7 on the Country Billboard chart.

“This music has been a long time coming,” shares Wicks. “I believe this EP reflects the steps I've taken to grow not only as an artist but as a writer as well. And now I couldn't be more excited about the release of this new music, and I hope people enjoy it as much as I do.”

Rough will spotlight original music all co-written by Wicks including the new summer single “Salt Life,” which he penned with Mike Mobley and Vicky McGehee. In celebration of the release, over 20,000 Wicks fans will receive a complimentary copy of the EP through select Salt Life retailers with their purchase of Salt Life branded products.

Rough Track Listing:

 1. “Fix Me”
2. “Whole Damn Thing”
3. “Saturday Afternoon”
4. “Always”
5. “Salt Life”

VIDEO: "CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU" - BENTON BLOUNT

If you haven't checked out Benton Blount yet, you've been missing out on a great artist. We've been backing him for awhile and think he is wonderful. He has a Christmas song out that you should add to your holiday playlists, "Christmas Without You". Check out the video below. The song is available on iTunes for download. 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE "CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU"

NEW ARTIST TO KEEP YOUR EARS ON: STRIKING MATCHES

Sarah Zimmermann and Josh Davis, who make up the new duo Striking Matches, are outstanding! Why has it taken us so long to catch wind of them. Keep an ear out for this duo, they are gonna be a household name especially after their music is featured in the new hit ABC series, Nashville, this season. Haven't heard which song yet, but they're definitely in there! Go pick up their debut self-titled EP on iTunes now!

PURCHASE EP ON iTUNES HERE

PRE-ORDER THE NEW CD FROM MATT KENNON ON iTUNES TODAY

If there was ever an artist that lives up to the title of his cd and the music he creates, it's Matt Kennon. He truly is making music that matters. Swing by iTunes and pre-order your copy of his new cd, "Makin' Music That Matters". The cd will be available for download on October 30, 2012.

New Kix Brooks Album Available Now!

Kix Brooks, of the legendary duo Brooks and Dunn, had released his highly anticipated solo album, New To This Town, featuring the debut single and title track "New To This Town," and the new smash single "Bring It On Home."