BROOKS & DUNN TAKE REBOOT COAST TO COAST FOR NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES CELEBRATING RELEASE OF COLLABORATION PROJECT - OUT TODAY

Best-Selling Duo Will Debut Reignited Collaborations Live On the Academy Of Country Music Awards with Luke Combs and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Midland

Brooks & Dunn Will Also Once Again Act As Guests Advisors On "The Voice" This Week

The best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn’s eagerly-awaited collaboration project REBOOT is available today. To celebrate the release, the duo's street week is stacked with a string of national TV appearances. Fans will be able to tune in to the live debut of tracks taken from REBOOT when the duo performs in Las Vegas with Luke Combs on Academy of Country Music Awards for a high-energy version of “Brand New Man” on Sunday (4/7) at 7pm CT on CBS. They will then head to New York City with Midland for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon  for a special performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” on Tuesday (4/9) at 11:35pm CT on NBC.  The duo will also continue their roles as guest advisors to Blake Shelton on The Voice this week, offering their expertise to contestants on April 8, 9 on NBC at 8p ET/PT.

Leading up to the release of REBOOT, Brooks & Dunn, who were just announced as the next inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, have garnered praise for the project’s appreciation for today's country music as well as the duo’s legacy of an “incredible run of hits” (Rolling Stone).  Associated Press highlighted the collection declaring it "shows the timelessness of the duo’s catalog of more than 20 No. 1 country hits, which has continued to influence a new generation of country singers,” as CMT remarks “REBOOT remembers and respects the music we grew up with.”

REBOOT - Track List:

1. Brand New Man (with Luke Combs)

2. Ain't Nothing 'Bout You (with Brett Young)

3. My Next Broken Heart (with Jon Pardi)

4. Neon Moon (with Kacey Musgraves)*

5. Lost and Found (with Tyler Booth)

6. Hard Workin' Man (with Brothers Osborne)

7. You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone (with Ashley McBryde)

8. My Maria (with Thomas Rhett)

9. Red Dirt Road (with Cody Johnson)

10. Boot Scootin' Boogie (with Midland)

11. Mama Don't Get Dressed Up For Nothing (with LANCO)

12. Believe (with Kane Brown)

Produced by Dann Huff
*Produced by Dann Huff and Kacey Musgraves

With 20 No. One hits stretching back to 1991, two Grammy awards, dozens of ACM and CMA honors and a discography counting more album sales than any country duo in history – regardless of genre – Brooks & Dunn’s influence on today’s country has never been in question. Hits like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Maria,” “Only in America,” and “Believe” have propelled the duo to more than 30 million albums sold, with the New York Times  heralding “together they helped drive the power-country era of the early-to-mid 1990s and continued to benefit from the sea change in the genre they helped initiate right through their most recent albums.” Their original “Merle Haggard meets The Rolling Stones” vibe made them progressive stars in their own right. In 2014, the duo announced their reunion along with long-time friend, Reba McEntire, for a residency called “Together in Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, which received rave reviews and continues to be extended including more shows throughout this year.

For more information visit:  www.brooks-dunn.com.

EMMYLOU HARRIS, RODNEY CROWELL, KACEY MUSGRAVES, PAUL THORN AND MORE READY TO SET SAIL FOR A "JOURNEY THROUGH SONG"

Sixthman’s floating Americana Music Festival at Sea filled up in record time, guests can still sign-up for the wait list at Cayamo.com

Atlanta, GA – A true musical paradise, the 10th Edition Cayamo Cruise – A Journey Through Song, brings together 2,200 passionate music lovers with over 20 all-star Americana singer-songwriters for seven days of rare artist collaborations, community and carefree Caribbean fun! Sailing February 19 – 26, 2017 aboard Norwegian Jade from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico and Roatan, Honduras. The ship is already full but eager guests can still sign up for the wait list!

This year’s Cayamo lineup brings a mix of returning favorites and newcomers, a collection of some of the most influential and thought-provoking artists ever assembled on a music festival at sea. They include country-rock queen Emmylou Harris, Americana visionary Brandi Carlile, a never before seen configuration including all six members of The Wainwright Family, poetic roots chronicler Patty Griffin and English-folk legend Richard Thompson. Also performing are American roots encyclopedia Buddy Miller, master storyteller Rodney Crowell, fiery individualist Steve Earle and mainstream country’s counter-culture pageant girl, Kacey Musgraves.

They’ll be joined by Mississippi-born soul-rocker Paul Thorn, singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins, Americana favorite Jim Lauderdale, Grammy Award winning country artist Lee Ann Womack, fresh-faced blues and gospel shouter Parker Millsap, blood-harmony throwback duo The Secret Sisters, and second-generation Americana path-keeper Amy Helm, while others on the extensive lineup include pop country artist Maren Morris, the blues stylings of North Mississippi Allstars, and Kentucky-bred Pistol Annies member Angaleena Presley.




“We realize how special it is to reach the 10 year milestone and we hope to honor our journey by crystallizing the feel of family that the Cayamo community has fostered over the last decade,” says Sixthman Chairman, Andy Levine. “93% of our guests sailing this year have sailed with us before and they have high expectations. We plan to exceed them on and off the stage.“

Gliding through the gorgeous, blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea from February 19-26, the 10th Edition Cayamo Cruise will feature more than five performance stages and countless hours of musical storytelling from some of the most gifted interpreters of song in American history, as well as special activities with the artists, meet-and-greets and the chance to witness a famous “Cayamo Moment” – unplanned artistic collaborations that provide truly once-in-a-lifetime memories.

A destination of her own, Norwegian Jade offers guests Norwegian Cruise Line’s signature freedom and flexibility to enjoy numerous onboard bars and lounges, 15 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, hot tubs, and a full menu of spa treatments. Guests can enjoy access to other entertainment on the ship as well, whether it’s a game of soccer or basketball on the sport court, a workout in the fitness center or tempting lady luck with a few hands in the casino, Norwegian Jade has you covered. Cayamo cruisers will make day-long stops in the tropical wonderlands of Cozumel, Mexico, and Roatan, Honduras, where stunning coral reefs, magnificent beaches and ancient ruins await exploration.

Double occupancy staterooms on the 10th Edition Cayamo Cruise begin at $1,445 per person, plus taxes and fees. For more information about joining the waiting list, visit us online at Cayamo.com, or call Sixthman directly at 877-379-9175 between the hours of 10AM EST and 6PM EST.

CD GIVEAWAY: WIN A SIGNED COPY OF "PAIN KILLER" BY LITTLE BIG TOWN AND "PAGEANT MATERIAL" BY KACEY MUSGRAVES

** THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED **

KACEY MUSGRAVES CD WINNERS

Deborah (@dswirlk on Twitter) 

Max Straub (@TheMaxStraub on Twitter) 

Dawn Corts Mikkelsen

LITTLE BIG TOWN CD WINNERS

Phil Chandler (@PhilChandler13 on Twitter)

Lynn Wagner (@QueenoftheBB on Twitter)

I'll be contacting the winners directly for their mailing information! Thanks for helping us ‪#‎CelebrateSuccess‬!

We're celebrating the success of Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves with a chance to win a signed copy of their latest CD's, "Pain Killer" and "Pageant Material".

Little Big Town made country music history last week with their controversial single "Girl Crush" being in the #1 position for the most consective weeks, eleven! After much heated debate as to the meaning behind the song, the song soared and is now a record breaking beast!

Kacey Musgraves is one of few artists to make such a huge impact of country music right out of the gate. Having written several hits for other artists, she made a name for herself with her debut CD, "Same Trailer Different Park" and caused a stir with songs such as "Follow Your Arrow" and "Blowin' Smoke". Her follow up release, "Pageant Material" is a more toned down collection of songs that discuss small town life and it seems to be more personal this time around. 

We have a few signed copies of each CD that we'd like to share with you:

3 copies of Kacey Musgraves "Pageant Material"

2 copies of Little Big Town "Pain Killer"

To enter:

Tweet us at @lovinlyrics letting us know which you want to win and hashtag #CelebrateSuccess. 

You can also go to our Facebook page and leave a comment similar to the tweet. Please leave your comment in the original post thread about the giveaway so it doesn't get overlooked!

Don't do both though, you can only enter via one or the other and you can only enter once.

We'll choose a winner on Monday, July 20!

Good luck and thank you for supporting both of these great artists!

CD REVIEW: "PAGEANT MATERIAL" - KACEY MUSGRAVES

CD: "Pageant Material"

ARTIST: Kacey Musgraves

REVIEWER: Jennifer Smith

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Purchase "Pageant Material" on iTunes  

With the fast growing movement of women in country music, the release of Kacey Mugraves' long awaited sophomore album, "Pageant Material" is right on time. I think that everyone was expecting Kacey to go big on this CD, but instead on this new collection of music from one of country's "love it or hate it" artists, she went bigger in a small way. What you get isn't an "in your face" collection of songs, instead you get a more personal truth as Kacey decides to tell it in her own unique way. While mainstream radio may not readily accept her truth, music critics certainly have come to appreciate it.

This CD seems to be a little more subdued, yet still campy and brutally honest version of Kacey. One thing that you can always count one is her unique "lessons" like in "Follow Your Arrow." This album comes across as more of a soul searching expedition and one that says much more than the average ear who only listens to the surface thinks it does. These songs are reflective, they seem to be personal and she seems to be telling her story. Personally, while I was a big fan of her debut CD, I'm an even bigger fan of this one. Again, it's not gonna be something for everyone, but it is something that everyone who loves Kacey is going to appreciate and want to listen to on repeat.

Kacey is always gonna squeeze in at least one lyrical middle finger to society and the establishment. This CD has two fingers. The first single off of the CD, "Biscuits", is her ode to "just keep your nose in your own business." These days, that seems to apply so much more with social media and people always wanting to know who's doing what, what's going on and what everyone thinks. Who cares? Watch your own backyard and you might be surprised that it's not as green as freshly mowed as you thought. Now when someone sticks their nose all up where it shouldn't be, I'm simply gonna smile, think of hot homemade biscuits, point at them while I just say "gravy", laugh and walk away. There is another song on the CD that has personally made me love Kacey even more, "Good Ol' Boys Club." She makes it known that she's not interested in being a member of the same old same old, she'd rather do her own thing and not become a mold of someone else's idea of who she should be. She's far from the mold and if that's what's keeping her from being played on country radio, kudos to her because it just shows me that she's more about the integrity of crafting and performing music than standing in the spotlight and being the topic of everyone's gossip and conversation. This is what I love about Kacey, she doesn't write and release what others want her to write and release, she sticks to her guns and to her heart and writes what SHE wants. She controls her own creativity and if I could virtually high five her for it, I totally would. To me, she's like a female version of Johnny Cash, a stand out, someone who's known for her attitude and her music rather than simply an image. It's working because she's getting rave reviews on her music and now she can add another one to the list.

VIDEO: CHECK OUT A SNEAK PEEK AT THE UPCOMING SINGLE FROM DIERKS BENTLEY FEATURING KACEY MUSGRAVES, "BOURBON IN KENTUCKY"

Check out the new single from Dierks Bentley, "Bourbon in Kentucky" which features Kacey Musgraves. The single is due to hit country radio on June 10. Don't wait for it to hit, start requesting now. 

VIDEO REWIND: KACEY MUSGRAVES ON CBS SUNDAY MORNING

In case you missed this on Sunday, Kacey Musgraves was featured on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about her overnight success, her style of songwriting and just a "getting to know you" sit down chat.

KACEY MUSGRAVES AIN'T JUST "BLOWIN' SMOKE"

Kacey Musgraves' cd is a top selling debut, she's up for the ACM Female New Artist of the Year, she's one hell of a songwriter, her first single "Merry Go Round" set the charts on fire and now she ain't just "Blowin' Smoke" with her follow up single. Take a listen and start requesting, this one's gonna "blow" the lid off the charts.

Credit: Country Aircheck

VIDEO: KACEY MUSGRAVES PERFORMS "MERRY GO ROUND" AT GRIMEY'S IN NASHVILLE

Check out this up close and personal performance of her current hit single, "Merry Go Round" by newcomer Kacey Musgraves at Grimey's in Nashville.