SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, MAY 28

Some good stuff available at digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and #sharethemusic!

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

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"Can You Hear Me Now" - Soul Circus Cowboys

"Travelin' Soldier" - Home Free

"It's Not Supposed To Be That Way" - Nathaniel Rateliff & Willie Nelson

"When You Say Nothing At All" ("The Voice" Performance) - Kenzie Wheeler & Kelly Clarkson

"God in It" - Dave Fenley

"Fishin'" - Gord Bamford

"Me and My Guitar" - Kent Blazy

"Empty Chair" - Trace Adkins

"Signs" (Acoustic) - David Adam Byrnes

"Cold Beer" - Chase Bryant

"Boot Up" - Southerland

"What Made Me" - Delaney Grant

"Startin' Something" - The Wolfe Brothers & LoCash

"Fool Me Once" - Jamestown Revival

"Beautiful Outlaw" - Tyler Booth

#NOWPLAYING: SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, APRIL 10 (#QUARANTUNES EDITION)

While we're all stuck in this situation, now is a great time to check out new music and increase your music collection and add to your playlists. Support the independent artists and songwriters right now, they truly need it. If you can afford to right now, please go to their websites and purchase music and merchandise. Purchasing directly from an independent artist or songwriter puts the most money directly in their pocket.

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If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out for quite awhile, and all are of various styles because one taste doesn't suit all palates. Some may also be veteran artists that you might already love or some of country's most talented songwriters.

I'm simply introducing you to artists you might enjoy and music you might connect with. There's such a wide world of artists and songs out there to broaden your listening base and beyond what radio is telling us is good music. Don't limit yourself to radio when there are so many other outlets where truly good music can be found. If you like these, great, if you don't, that's ok too - at least give them a listen.

If you find yourself liking any of these artists, please follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it! One more thing, if you stream or download a song, please be sure to leave a review. These help the artists and their teams more than you realize. If you like the song, let them know why you love it. If not, be constructive and honest (not mean) about why you don't like it so much.

#SHARETHEMUSIC

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

LAINE HARDY

"GROUND I GREW UP ON"

JACOB BRYANT
"WHISKEY DOWN THE DRAIN"


BUCKY COVINGTON
"DRIVING IN THE DARK"

CASPER MCWADE AND CODY JINKS

"DON'T FOLLOW"

RANDY HOUSER

"LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND"

DAVID ADAM BYRNES

"NEON TOWN"

LAUREN MASCITTI
"GOD MADE A WOMAN"



THE WASHBOARD UNION
"DOCK ROCK"



MADDIE AND TAE
"I DON'T NEED TO KNOW"

#NOWPLAYING: SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out for quite awhile, and all are of various styles because one taste doesn't suit all palates. Some may also be veteran artists that you might already love or some of country's most talented songwriters.

I'm simply introducing you to artists you might enjoy and music you might connect with. There's such a wide world of artists and songs out there to broaden your listening base and beyond what radio is telling us is good music. Don't limit yourself to radio when there are so many other outlets where truly good music can be found.

If you find yourself liking any of these artists, please follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it! One more thing, if you purchase and download a song, please be sure to leave a review. These help the artists and their teams more than you realize. If you like the song, let them know why you love it. If not, be constructive and honest (not mean) about why you don't like it so much.

#SHARETHEMUSIC

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

DAVE FENLEY

"TURN THE PAGE"

T.G. SHEPPARD

"THANKS TO YOU"

KYLE PARK

"EVERY DAY KIND OF LOVE"

MITCH ROSSELL

"SLOW AS I COULD"

TAYLOR ACORN

"BACK TO YOU"

ROB MAYES

"PROSPECTOR"

MADDIE WILSON

"RAINBOW"

JON PARDI

"OLD HAT"

TRAVIS DENNING

"HEARTBEAT OF A SMALL TOWN"

CHRIS KNIGHT

"THE DAMN TRUTH"

ERIN ENDERLIN ANNOUNCES THIRD RELEASE IN EP SERIES: CHAPTER THREE: WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT

Singer-Songwriter Enderlin Continues Her Four-Part Musical Journey On August 23

Nashville troubadour Erin Enderlin will soon reveal the third chapter of her four-installment 2019 digital EP series with the eagerly-awaited release of Chapter Three: Whatever Gets You Through The Night on August 23. As did its predecessors, the new EP focuses on character-driven lyrical storytelling on matters of love, loss, struggle and hope.

This time around, Enderlin receives storytelling help from some friends, as she is joined on its three tracks by Dillon Carmichael (“Whatever Gets You Through The Night”), Vince Gill and Alison Kraus (“Sweet Emmylou”) and Ronnie Bowman on a gorgeous and faithful rendering of the Gene Watson’s “Use Me Again.”

Enderlin is already enjoying a successful 2019, with roughly a hundred shows on the touring calendar and her songs included on new releases by personal heroes Reba McEntire, Rhonda Vincent and Rodney Crowell. In June, she took home three Arkansas Country Music Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Shortly thereafter, the title track from Chapter Two: I Can Be Your Whiskey, was featured in Rolling Stone’s “10 Best Country Songs To Hear Now.”

Throughout her career as both a songwriter and an artist, Enderlin has remained steadfast in her commitment to making music steeped in the genuine traditions of country music and it's that conviction that is fueling a great deal of her current success.

“Erin’s authentic sound and heartfelt lyrics are reminiscent of the early days of The Judds,” Raised Rowdy recently proclaimed. “This is what country music should sound like, folks.”

Enderlin puts that authenticity on full display throughout Chapter Three: Whatever Gets You Through The Night. While the theme of Chapter Two: I Can Be Your Whiskey is the eternal pursuit of love, the thread that runs across Chapter Three: Whatever Gets You Through The Night is of the bitter heartbreak that comes from losing it. The Arkansas native croons mournfully about the travails of despair and loneliness on the EP’s title track while “Sweet Emmylou,” is a plea from the song’s broken-hearted main character to Emmylou Harris for help getting them through their heartbreak. Enderlin chooses the perspective of the “other woman” in Watson’s “Use Me Again,” written by Curly Putnam, Dale Dodson and Billy Lawson, to round out this chapter’s reflections on the desolation of love lost.

The fourth and final chapter in Enderlin’s storytelling tour de force is slated for release later this year.

#NOWPLAYING - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out for quite awhile, and all are of various styles because one taste doesn't suit all palates. Some may also be veteran artists that you might already love or some of country's most talented songwriters.

I'm simply introducing you to artists you might enjoy and music you might connect with. There's such a wide world of artists and songs out there to broaden your listening base and beyond what radio is telling us is good music. Don't limit yourself to radio when there are so many other outlets where truly good music can be found.

If you find yourself liking any of these artists, please follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it! One more thing, if you purchase and download a song, please be sure to leave a review. These help the artists and their teams more than you realize. If you like the song, let them know why you love it. If not, be constructive and honest (not mean) about why you don't like it so much.

#SHARETHEMUSIC

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

CLINT BLACK FEATURING TRACE ADKINS, DIERKS BENTLEY, CODY JINKS, REBA MCENTIRE, CARLY PEARCE, MICHAEL RAY, DARIUS RUCKER, TRAVIS TRITT AND STEVE WARINER

"THIS OLD HOUSE"

BRANTLEY GILBERT

"BAD BOY"

JAMES DUPRE

"ANOTHER LOVE SONG"

GEORGE DUCAS

"I'M ALL IN"

JOE DIFFIE

"AS LONG AS THERE'S A BAR"

KENDELL MARVEL

"HARD TIME WITH THE TRUTH"

MEGHAN PATRICK

"WILD AS ME"

EMILY HACKETT

"GAVE HIM AWAY"

SWEET LEAH

"REDNEKKID"

CASEY DONAHEW

"LET'S MAKE A LOVE SONG"

#NOWPLAYING - SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO - FRIDAY, JULY 19

If you're looking for new artists and you're getting tired of the same old Top 40 repetition on today's country radio, check out these names you may or may not be familiar with. Some songs listed are new, some may have been out for quite awhile, and all are of various styles because one taste doesn't suit all palates. I'm simply introducing you to artists you might enjoy and music you might connect with.

If you find yourself liking any of these artists, please follow them on social media and let them know you enjoy their music. Please be sure to talk about and share any of the songs and artists you like on this list. I'm sure they'd appreciate it! One more thing, if you purchase and download a song, please be sure to leave a review. These help the artists and their teams more than you realize. If you like the song, let them know why you love it. If not, be constructive and honest (not mean) about why you don't like it so much.

#SHARETHEMUSIC

THIS WEEK'S ARTISTS

JONBOY STOREY

"I CAN LIVE WITH THAT"

THE HIGHWOMEN "REDESIGNING WOMEN"


DREW BALDRIDGE "SHE'S SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER"


BILLY RAY CYRUS AND JOHNNY MCGUIRE "CHEVYS AND FORDS"

BILLY CURRINGTON "DETAILS"


CORB LUND AND HAYES CARLL "COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE"

MAYBE APRIL

"ALREADY GONE"

HEATH SANDERS

"PROUD"

COLD CREEK COUNTY

"DRINKIN"

FLAT RIVER BAND "EVERY DOG HAS IT'S DAY"


JENNY TOLMAN "AIN'T MARY JANE"

THE WASHBOARD UNION

"SHE GETS ME"

JACKSON FORREST "TIME TO MOVE ON"

MY NAME IS JENNIFER AND I AM AN ADDICT ...

My name is Jennifer and I am an addict. Some people are addicted to drugs, some to food, some to love. Me? I’m addicted to music. The majority of my days involve music … listening to it, telling other people about it, writing about it, researching it and just breathing it in. Music is my drug of choice. It gives me a high that I don’t come crashing down from, it fills my heart with a permanent happiness and takes my mind off whatever madness is going on around me. It drowns out the noise of the world and keeps me in tune with my soul. It’s made a difference in my life, one that I am proud of and one that I feel I can share that can help others dealing with situations in their lives. There’s better therapy for a bad day than putting on a pair of headphones and immersing yourself in a good song.

My world is full of enablers and dealers. The dealers are the songwriters, the musicians, and the singers. They are the ones who give life to the songs that make me feel good, the songs that keep my mind in a positive place and the music that keeps me sane at times when most people would be pulling their hair out. The writers deal in words and thought. They put down in words what most of us feel but either can’t find the words to say or what we emotionally can’t say. They write from personal experience, tragedy, life’s experiences and sometimes just a drunken night. Whatever means they use to come up with the right words is usually something most of us can identify with, they’re just given the gift of translation that most of us weren’t blessed with. They can then take those words and make something beautiful from them once they add the right notes. This is where the musicians and artists come in, the middle men, if you will, between the dealer and the addict. The deal only happens when the musicians come together to play the melodies and join with the artist to sing the words with the necessary emotions. The final product is a drug that is delivered by the artist who cuts the song and presents it to the addict. The addict becomes hooked and can’t stop listening and has to have another song, and another, and another. And so the cycle continues.

Music is a great high, a great way to mentally get away from it all. It’s the kind of high that can literally change your life if you inhale the perfect song at the perfect time. It can take you to a place you never imagined you’d see, take you from a dark place into the light, it can be a key that opens the most tightly closed heart, and it can turn a life around. To quote Bono of the group U2, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” It can and it does, every day.

If you have to find an addiction, find a healthy vice in good music. It’s good for your heart, it’s good for your soul. We should all indulge in good music daily and appreciate its long term effects.

DON'T LEAF THESE SONGS OFF YOUR "FALL INTO NOVEMBER" PLAYLIST

It's that time of year, there's a change in the air with crisp fall breezes and the changing color of the trees. It's also a big time for the release of new music. Check out our "Fall into November" Spotify playlist which includes the artists below. When you're looking for new music, don't "leaf" these artists off your own playlists!

Emma White

www.emmawhitemusic.com

- Recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need to Know

- Already over 1.5M total Spotify streams

Cash Creek

www.artistecard.com/Cashcreek

- Current EP "The Hard Way Chapter 2" recently released

- Band made up of lifelong friends and touring musicians who play or have played for artists such as Alabama, John Michael Montgomery, Brad Paisley and others.

- Cash Creek has a current #1 song "Don't Let Me Fall Away" on the Christian Music Weekly Chart

Christina Taylor

www.christinataylormusic.com

- CMT Discover Artist

- Current single “That Girl” has over 300K Spotify listens

Kasey Tyndall

www.kaseytyndall.com

- Debut single "Everything is Texas" hit #10 on CMT’s 12 Pack Video Countdown.

- Current single "Bar That's Open" co-written with Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson

- Currently on the road with Parmalee on their "Hotdamalama" Tour

The Reklaws 

www.thereklaws.com

- Over 60K Monthly Spotify Listeners

David Fanning

www.davidfanningmusic.com

- Produced No. 1 hits for Thompson Square and Parmalee

- Over 1 million Spotify streams

Native Run 

www.native.run

- Releasing their new single, “Sleeping in the Bed I Made” this month - first single since 2015

Blue Honey

www.bluehoneymusic.com 

- Americana/Country husband/wife duo

- Self-produce their own music

Melanie Meriney

www.melaniemeriney.com

- Song hit No. 2 on UK’s Hot Disc Chart

- Nominated for Nashville Independent Music Award (NIMA) for Best Female Country Artist

Paul Bogart

www.paulbogart.com

- World Championship Rodeo Rider

- Garth Brooks, after hearing his college demo music, convinced him to move to Nashville

CJ Solar

www.cjsolar.com

- One of Rolling Stone's Top New Artists You Need To Know

- Writer: Justin Moore "Kinda Don't Care", Jerrod Niemann "Blue Bandana",  Morgan Wallen "Up Down"

Jared Blake
www.jaredblakemusic.com

- Top  finalist, Season 1 of "The Voice" as member of Team Blake.

- Gives back through "Live to Be" and "Bringing Families Together" programs

- Current single "Please Don't Let Her Be Gone" recently released to country radio

DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE ARE TAKING THEIR MUSIC FASTER AND FARTHER

Mountain Home Music Company announces new music from acclaimed husband/wife Bluegrass duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge.  FASTER AND FARTHER, their sixth CD for the label, is due in stores on February 10.  The first single is now available on iTunes with your pre-order purchase.

Darin and Brooke continue their musical journey as they drive forward with this ground-breaking new collection.  "Kingdom Come," the lead-off track, sets an edgier tone for the album and declares the band's musical mission.  This gas-up-and-go song is powered by Brooke's turbo-charged vocal and launched by the guitar work of the song's writer and one of the album's iconic special guests, Pat
Flynn.

While not a thematic album, FASTER AND FARTHER, uses natural landmarks as metaphors for the heart and presents an inspiring project from masters of the genre. "Mountains Of Mississippi" spotlights the undeniable power of Brooke's vocal command complimented by guest vocalist and Country Music Hall of Famer, Vince Gill.  "This River" is an impressionistic spiritual ballad with Darin on lead vocal.  "Cumberland Plateau," written by John Cowan and Darrell Scott, syncs three-part harmony into a longing for heart and home.  Cowan brings his bass groove and trademark vocal to several cuts, including "Lila" from his days with New Grass Revival.  "Fit For A King" is one of several Gospel music inclusions that are an important part of the band's heart.


Track List

1.Kingdom Come (P. Flynn)                                  
2.Fit For A King (C. Jackson, J. Rushing)             
3. Highway Of Heartache (C. Jackson, J. Rushing)
4 .This River (J. Cowan, D. Lowery)                      
5. Someday Soon (I. Tyson)
6. Mountains In Mississippi (L. Shaffer, D. Duff, J. Fleenor)       
7. Eugene And Diane (C. Jackson)                          
8.  Lila (P. Flynn)                                                     
9. Still Falling (L. Shaffer, D. Duff)                       
10. Sacred Lamb (Traditional)                                
11. Cumberland Plateau (J. Cowan, J.D. Scott)      
12. Heaven Just Got Sweeter For You (J. Salley, D. Wilkinson)

THIS WEEK'S MEDIABASE RADIO ADDS LIST ... IS RADIO TUNING IN TO YOUR FAVORITE NEW MUSIC?

Congratulations to all of the artists making this week's Mediabase Adds list. Special kudos to those representing the most added for NEW ARTISTS. These adds to major reporting stations mean people are paying attention to the new music Keep that trend going! YOU ARE THE VOICE! You are being heard!

An add does NOT guarantee air play, it simply means the station has added the song to their library. Air play is based on demand and sales, so get on the phone/internet/text and start requesting your favorites now. Most major radio stations now allow you to text or email your requests so it's not just making a phone call anymore. If you don't request, don't complain when you don't hear your favorite artist on the radio, plain and simple. These guys need our help, so let's show them we support them and their hard work. Don't depend on their side to do all the promoting. If you really love an artist, jump in there and work with them to get the word out. Your voice does make a difference and it shows in these add numbers each week. Radio is listening, we just have to keep talking.

THIS WEEK'S TOP 3 NEW ARTIST HEAVY HITTERS

KELSEA BALLERINI ... 43 ADDS FOR "YEAH BOY"

DREW BALDRIDGE ... 29 ADDS FOR "REBOUND"

LOVE AND THEFT ... 21 ADDS FOR "CANDYLAND"

BRAD PAISLEY - Today - 66

THOMAS RHETT - Star Of The Show - 50

BLAKE SHELTON - A Guy With A Girl - 44

KELSEA BALLERINI - Yeah Boy - 43

DREW BALDRIDGE FEATURING E. WEISBAND - Rebound - 29

LOVE AND THEFT - Candyland - 21

RYAN FOLLESE - Put A Label On It - 11

ERIC CHURCH FEATURING R. GIDDENS - Kill A Word - 8

CHRIS LANE - For Her - 6

DAN + SHAY - How Not To - 6

JENNIFER NETTLES - Hey Heartbreak - 6

BRANTLEY GILBERT - The Weekend - 5

DUSTIN LYNCH - Seein' Red - 5

JAKE OWEN - If He Ain't Gonna Love You - 5

MORGAN WALLEN - The Way I Talk - 5

BROOKE EDEN - Diamonds - 4

CARRIE UNDERWOOD - Dirty Laundry - 4

JON PARDI - Dirt On My Boots - 4

JORDAN RAGER - Now That I Know Your Name - 4

TYLER FARR - Our Town - 4

BRANDY CLARK - Love Can Go To Hell - 3

DAVID NAIL FEATURING BROS.OSBORNE - Good At Tonight - 3

JOE NICHOLS - Undone - 3

JOSH TURNER - Hometown Girl - 3

KANE BROWN - Thunder In The Rain - 3

LANCO - Long Live Tonight - 3

MICHAEL RAY - Think A Little Less - 3

TRENT HARMON - There's A Girl - 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Forever Country - 2

BRETT ELDREDGE - Wanna Be That Song - 2

CHRIS JANSON - Holdin' Her - 2

COLT FORD - 4 Lane Gone - 2

DARIUS RUCKER - If I Told You - 2

GEORGE STRAIT - Goin' Goin' Gone - 2

JERROD NIEMANN & LEE BRICE - A Little More Love - 2

LAUREN ALAINA - Road Less Traveled - 2

LUKE COMBS - Hurricane - 2

PARMALEE - Roots - 2

RAELYNN - Love Triangle - 2

RUNAWAY JUNE - Lipstick - 2

BIG & RICH FEATURING TIM MCGRAW - Lovin' Lately - 1

BRETT YOUNG - Sleep Without You - 1

CHRIS HAWKEY - Good Liar - 1

COLE SWINDELL - Middle Of A Memory  - 1

CRAIG CAMPBELL - Outskirts Of Heaven - 1 

EASTON CORBIN - Are You With Me - 1

FRANKIE BALLARD - Cigarette - 1

HIGH VALLEY - Make You Mine - 1

HUNTER HAYES - Yesterday's Song - 1

JUSTIN MOORE - Somebody Else Will - 1

KEITH URBAN - Blue Ain't Your Color - 1

KELLY PAIGE - Get You Down  - 1

OLIVIA LANE - Make My Own Sunshine - 1

STEVE MOAKLER - Suitcase - 1

THOMPSON SQUARE - You Make It Look So Good - 1

CHRIS LANE CELEBRATES FIRST CHART-TOPPER “FIX”

Follow-Up Single “For Her” Already Ascending The Country Radio Charts

Pictured L-R: (back row) ASCAP's Michael Martin, Round Hill Music's Mark Brown, Big Yellow Dog's Kerry O'Neil, BMI's Bradley Collins, Big Yellow Dog's Carla Wallace, BMI's David Preston, ASCAP's Beth Brinker, Big Loud Records' Joey Moi, Major Bob Music's Tina Crawford, Big Loud Records' Clay Hunnicutt, Craig Wiseman, and Seth England 

(front row) Abe Stoklasa, Chris Lane, Sarah Buxton, and Jesse Frasure

Photo Credit: John Russell

Big Loud Records’ breakout star Chris Lane celebrated his first #1 at Country radio with his debut GOLD-certified smash “Fix” at a formal gathering in Nashville hosted by BMI and ASCAP yesterday (10/10). Family, friends, and members of the music industry community gathered to commemorate the milestone and cheer on the songwriters - Sarah Buxton, Jesse Frasure, and Abe Stoklasa - as the publishers (Big Loud Shirt, Big Yellow Dog, Major Bob Music and Round Hill) honored each writer.

The day was extra special for all three songwriters since it marked the first career #1 for Stoklasa as well as the second #1 Buxton and Frasure shared together since they co-wrote Florida Georgia Line’s “Sun Daze.”

Adding to the larger than life celebration, Big Loud Records’ continues to prove it’s big-league with their first-ever single going straight to the top – an unheard-of start for a new label.

Pictured L-R: Abe Stoklasa, Chris Lane, Sarah Buxton, and Jesse Frasure

Photo Credit: John Russell

The irresistible “Fix” is the lead track from Lane’s debut album GIRL PROBLEMS produced by superstar studio ace Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen). Released August 5, media has applauded his jaw-dropping falsetto vocals mixed with a smooth R&B-meets-country vibe. The album features current chart-rising single “For Her” as well as “Fix,” which surpassed an impressive 26 million streams on Spotify and 6 million views on Vevo.

Lane has won shout-outs from massive industry names like Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Selena Gomez, Florida Georgia Line, Lucy Hale, Daughtry, and more, after starting his career selling out club shows in his hometown of Kernersville, NC, before going on to open for Dustin Lynch’s sold-out HELL OF A NIGHT Tour and spending his summer on the RHYTHM & ROOTS Tour. The “For Her” video, featuring a romantic, real-life wedding proposal, was released September 17 with an exclusive CMT world premiere.

For more information on Chris Lane, visit www.iamchrislane.com

Reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

GIRL PROBLEMS is available for digital download here: http://smarturl.it/CL_GirlProblems

AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY NEWCOMER NIKITA KARMEN HITS IT "OUT OF THE PARK" WITH DEBUT SINGLE

Black River Entertainment announces the release of Nikita Karmen’s debut single “Out of the Park” is digitally available now and at Australian radio via Play MPE.

An Australian native, Nikita Karmen began crafting her songwriting back home near the beaches of Sydney and made the move to Nashville, TN in November of 2015. In June of 2016, Nikita signed with the US based entertainment company.

With a regular gig opening for and as part of Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots, the musical comedy group comprised of Bobby Bones and Producer Eddie from iHeartMedia's The Bobby Bones Show, Nikita will tour much of the United States.

Her newest opportunity to step up to the plate in Nashville is with the Australian release of “Out of the Park,” a song she penned as a message of hope for her sister, someday meeting the right guy.

“Being on the other side of the world and having the opportunity to release a song back at home is so exciting to me,” said Nikita. “While Nashville is where I have always dreamed of being, I started writing songs back in Australia so it feels amazing to have something for all my friends and family to hear over there.”

“Out of the Park” is digitally available now. To stay updated on Nikita Karmen visit her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT: GROUNDBREAKING VOCALIST, SONGWRITER & BASS PLAYER FOR THE EAGLES AND POCO RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'LEAP OF FAITH' TODAY, 9/23

LISTEN TO THE FULL ALBUM TODAY ON ROLLING STONE COUNTRY

FIRST SINGLE "RED DIRT ROAD" IMPACTING AMERICANA AND AAA RADIO NOW

"With the Santa Monica Mountains in the distance and a patch of state-protected Californian wilderness stretched outside the front door, Schmit created a soundtrack for that sort of pitch-perfect American landscape, mixing bluegrass, Cajun, rock, Seventies soul and California country into the same track list. Leap of Faith is an Americana album, in other words, delivered by an elder statesman who's been laying the brickwork for Americana's existence since the 1970s. Schmit is no newcomer. No cosmic-cowboy wannabe. Rather than focus on proving his country credentials, he sticks to the Schmit-ian basics on Leap of Faith, singing the songs with a gentle, unhurried voice that's more tailored to peaceful easy feelings than life in the fast lane." 

--ROLLING STONE COUNTRY/ROLLING STONE (9/23/16)

LEAP OF FAITH, the new 12-track solo album from TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT, is out today (9/23) on the indie label Benowen Records. Listen to LEAP OF FAITH by the groundbreaking vocalist, songwriter and bass player from the legendary rock groups Eagles and Poco in its entirety, today on Rolling Stone Country (here) and purchase the album via iTunes (here) and exclusive online store bundles (here).

Recorded at his Los Angeles studio and co-produced with engineer Hank Linderman, LEAP OF FAITH is a strong mix of rock, country, Americana, R&B and even a bit of reggae. LEAP OF FAITH marks the culmination of SCHMIT's unhurried, yet inspired reflections of life. The album's first single "Red Dirt Road" is currently impacting Americana and AAA radio. "Like the rest of my new solo album Leap of Faith, 'Red Dirt Road' was recorded in my L.A. studio featuring Van Dyke Parks on accordion, John McFee (from The Doobie Brothers) on fiddle, and harmonies by Herb Pedersen," explains TIMOTHY re the first single. "Upon hearing this song one might think the setting is from the deep south, but actually the image comes from the island of Kauai. It's a tune about finally being able to let go."

Rolling Stone Country's Andrew Leahey recently described LEAP OF FAITH as follows: "Written and tracked during breaks in the The Eagles' touring schedule, the new record shines a light not only on Schmit's voice, which remains remarkably untouched by the decades that have elapsed since he sang his band's final hit, 'I Can't Tell You Why,' but also the songwriting chops of an Americana pioneer. Long before that genre had a name, Schmit helped glue the nuance of country and bluegrass to the noise of rock. If the music on Leap of Faith sounds somewhat familiar, it's because Schmit now shares the marketplace with songwriters who grew up studying his work with Poco and the Eagles." (August 25, 2016)

Illuminated by an array of fine musicians and singers, LEAP OF FAITH plays like a multicolored corona around SCHMIT's distinctive artistry. From the jaunty opening track "My Hat" to the soaring harmonies and heartfelt reflections of "This Waltz," this is more than another album in a great artist's catalog. Writing and recording between touring with the Eagles, the songs on LEAP OF FAITH have a broad compass. "Slow Down" is a note to self on escaping life's pressures coasting along on a reggae pulse sweetened by jazz giant Gary Burton's vibraphone, while "What I Should Do" has a Muscle Shoals feel; steamy, funky, and sensual. On "Goodbye, My Love," he takes us deep down into traditional country with Paul Franklin's glistening steel guitar layered over the changes. And on "It's Alright," his most intimate song, SCHMIT needs only his own acoustic guitar to express profound love.

Watch the new lyric video for "Red Dirt Road" below:

TRACK LISTING - LEAP OF FAITH:

1. My Hat
2. Slow Down
3. All Those Faces
4. I Refuse
5. What I should Do
6. Goodbye, My Love
7. You're So Wild
8. It's Alright
9. Red Dirt Road
10. The Island
11. Pearl On The String
12. This Waltz

Timothy is currently in Nashville for the Americana Music Festival & Conference. Timothy and his band will perform on Sunday (9/25) at sold- out concert at City Winery-Nashville located at 609 Lafayette Street. Next, he'll head to Atlanta for a show on Sunday (9/26) at City Winery-Atlanta located at 650 North Ave.

Catch TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT in the following cities:

SUN 9/25 - Nashville, TN City Winery (SOLD OUT)
MON 9/26 - Atlanta, GA City Winery (TICKETS)

NEW ARTIST VIDEO - "SWEET" - KURT THOMAS

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Growing up in the tight-knit community of small town Dahlonega, GA, country newcomer Kurt Thomas began pursuing a career in music after purchasing his first guitar for $80 from his high school friend and fellow musician Zac Brown. The two began playing together at local functions, and Kurt would eventually start his own band, Kurt Thomas and the Small Town Band. After winning Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star contest and landing a spot opening for Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan and Sugarland, Kurt went on to win CMT's Music City Madness- a nationwide contest that lead to Kurt's Unplugged Studio 330 session on CMT as well as a mentorship with Grammy-award winning singer, Randy Travis. He continues touring and playing shows all over the United states, and has just released the new music video for his latest single, "Sweet" which has already gotten over 5,000 plays on facebook and was even re-tweeted by his old friend Zac Brown!

Connect with Kurt online at www.kurtthomasmusic.com or on social media at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

LUKE COMBS PREMIERES “HURRICANE” LYRIC VIDEO WITH THE WEATHER CHANNEL’S JIM CANTORE

Click here to watch the lyric video for Hurricane on Luke Combs' Facebook Page.

Experts agree that Luke Combs is continuing to take the country music world by storm with his new song “Hurricane”! Combs has found a fan in The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, who took to Facebook and Twitter last night to premiere the lyric video to his favorite new country song  Written by Combs along with Thomas Archer and Taylor Phillips and produced by Scott Moffatt, “Hurricane” is available now for fans at http://smarturl.it/TOFY.

CURTIS BRALY RELEASES LATEST SINGLE, "LOVE YOU DOWN", TO COUNTRY RADIO

GO TIME RECORDS’ FLAGSHIP ARTIST CURTIS BRALY STAGES NEW CD WITH SINGLE RELEASE  “LOVE YOU DOWN” ON COUNTRY RADIO NOW!

“I fell in love with this song because I liked the message that “love can find a way” to help others in times of helplessness, loneliness and loss.” ~ Curtis Braly.

Curtis Braly lays the groundwork for what country music radio, and its fans, can expect to hear from this explosive newcomer in the months to come.  The Texan’s convincing, emotional vocal delivery of the heart-wrenching and impassioned single, “Love You Down,” is a telltale of the future of his music.

The tick tock drum opener lends timeless perfection throughout the contemporary production to play out the heartfelt and noble "white horse" sentiment of the storyline. Braly’s honest vocals and chivalrous impassioned intent reaches across the lines of love with the message that love wins.

"Lost and empty

You don’t see me

Reaching out to save you, baby

You think there’s nobody else around

If you’re all by yourself out on the ledge

Baby, I’m here now

Let me love you, love you, love you, love you down"

Produced by Kent Wells • Written by Jeremy Bussey, Tom Tillman and Jayce Hein

KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS SLATED FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE ON "MICHAEL JOHNATHON'S WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

LIVE Concert To Be Broadcast On Over 500 Radio Stations, Armed Forces Radio Network, KET and PBS Stations Nationwide

Stream Online at Folk-Book.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 18, 2016) – Grammy® Award winning southern rock group known for top-charting hits like “Dumas Walker,” and “Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine,” The Kentucky Headhunters, will rock the bluegrass on Monday night, February 22, in Lexington as part of “Michael Johnathon’s Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour.” Hailing from small-town Edmonton, Kentucky, the legendary and popular group will debut electric versions of their new music on latest album Meet Me In Bluesland, as well as their well-known hits, before an intimate 300-seat live audience at the historic Lyric Theatre. Purchase tickets to by visiting www.woodsongs.com or calling 859-252-8888.

Hosted by folksinger Michael Johnathon, “Woodsongs” is an acoustic format radio and television show broadcast on over 500 radio stations across the country including the American Forces Radio Network, and viewed in over 90 million households across the country on KET, BlueHighways TV, DISH TV and various PBS stations. A combination of music and interviews with artists of the grassroots and Americana music genres, it is a volunteer-run weekly program with a mission to inspire viewers to make music part of their daily lives and explore a variety of musical artists’ various backgrounds and genre styles.

“What ‘Woodsongs’ is doing is fantastic,” said The Kentucky Headhunters’ Richard Young. “We’re looking forward to being a part of the show on Monday and bringing our music to one of our home-state’s most historic music theatres. It’s always a great feeling to play at home in Kentucky, and to get to perform for so many viewers and listeners around the world is a real honor,” he added.

Known as “Southern Rock Royalty” and dubbed the “great American rock ‘n’ roll band,” by Rolling Stone, The Kentucky Headhunters have maintained a career longevity most acts can only dream about. With a Grammy® Award, CMA Album of the Year Award, two CMA Vocal Group of the Year Awards, two Top 10 charting albums, and four consecutive Top 40 hits to their name, the so-called “Heads” are credited for creating a unique blend of honky-tonk, blues, and southern rock that appeals to the toughest music critics and listeners of all kinds.

Their first album, Pickin’ On Nashville, (1989), surprised the world when it became a major success, selling over two million copies and producing stand-out this like “Dumas Walker” and “Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine,” among others. The band was also awarded a CMA Award for “Producer Of The Year” for their work on Pickin’ On Nashville – a rare distinction for artists who produce their own albums.

The group’s newest album Meet Me in Bluesland, hit stores on June 2, 2015 and includes the last vocals ever recorded of the late keyboardist Johnnie Johnson — a Rock N Roll Hall of Famer and famed player for Chuck Berry. Meet Me In Bluesland reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Blues Album chart the week of its debut. It also garnered top placement on the Billboard Americana Chart. Yahoo! Music hailed, “The album is a rocking joy through and through, an unexpected romp that’s as good to hear as it must have been to perform.”

“Michael Johnathon’s Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour” will begin at 6:45 p.m. ET. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. ET. Purchase tickets at www.woodsongs.com or make reservations by calling 859-252-8888. General admission is $20. Student tickets are $5. The Lyric Theatre is located at 300 E Third, Lexington, KY 40508.

The Kentucky Headhunters still tour extensively throughout the United States and will soon be commencing major dates in Europe in 2016. For more information on the Kentucky Headhunters, please visit www.kentuckyheadhunters.com.

SINGLE REVIEW: "WHEN I'M GONE" - CRAIG MORGAN

SINGLE: "When I'm Gone"
ARTIST: Craig Morgan
REVIEWER: Maria Talamo
Follow Maria on Twitter at @Maria_Talamo

Craig Morgan is definitely a one of a kind guy. There is truly no one else out there quite like him. He’s been in the military, became an EMT and was also a sheriff’s deputy, just to name a few things. He is also an incredible outdoorsman and family man. He quoted on his website “music is like a center for all of those things.  It' It's the outlet for me to express everything I am. When I'm riding my dirt bike, you may not know about my music, and when I'm in a military environment, it's not the center point. But my music career allows me to talk about and be a part of all of those other energies in my life. When I'm on stage, I get to express all of it.” Because of this, there isn’t a song of his out there that someone can’t relate to. His most recent single “When I’m Gone” is the perfect song for Morgan. In the song he sings about how he wants to be remembered as the guy who lived live to the fullest. In the chorus he sings about laughing more than crying, staring down all of his fears and living ever moment so that his memory lives on after hes gone. It is truly an amazing song that you won't want to miss!