RANDY HOUSER’S NEW ALBUM, MAGNOLIA, OUT JANUARY 11TH AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW VIA NPR MUSIC’S FIRST LISTEN

POWERHOUSE TO PERFORM ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA ON RELEASE DAY AMID PACKED STREET WEEK

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 “Houser imagines and inhabits a blue-collar, tortured soul character with some of the most expressive performances of his career” – NPR

“He’s in his element, and truly going for it” –NPR 

In advance of its January 11th release, Randy Houser’s highly anticipated new album, Magnolia, is now available to stream in its entirety via NPR Music’s First Listen. Houser is set to perform his favorite song from the album, “No Stone Unturned” on Good Morning America on release day (1/11). Tune in Friday morning, to catch the first televised glimpse of Magnolia. Beginning Monday, January 4th Houser will be making appearances in Nashville, Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Houston, New York City (again) and Baltimore in support of the new album including performances on Sirius XM Play, iHeart Radio Theater and NASH FM.

This album marks a new era for Randy. Feeling impassionate, Houser opted to slow things down and set up camp in his good buddy and co-producer Gattis’ studio in East Nashville to recalibrate and rediscover his passion for creating music. He spent nearly two years fully invested in his songwriting which resulted in Magnolia and a new sound that is un-polished yet authentically Houser. NPR Music praised Magnolia, stating: “Houser imagines and inhabits a blue-collar, tortured soul character with some of the most expresive performances of his career.” 

“Magnolia has been my beacon of light and restored my spirit and my truth,” said Houser. “It’s also the most daring and honest piece of work I’ve made in my life.”

Houser’s fingerprints can be found on every inch of the project, having co-written every song on the album (and playing lead guitar on many of the songs). The album title is a nod to Houser’s roots growing up in “The Magnolia State” which was a large influence on the homegrown, organic sound showcased throughout the record—in addition to his new season of life. Despite the many changes, Randy’s thick, commanding vocals (that earned him four #1 hits, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim), remain constant.

The album is available for pre-order now HERE. Fans can instantly enjoy album cuts "No Stone Unturned," “New Buzz,” “Mamma Don’t Know” and the album’s lead single and Top 40 hit “What Whiskey Does”, which debuted at Country Radio as #1 Most Added and Rolling Stone immediately dubbed "a classic tears-and-twang drinking song." Stream Magnolia HERE.

In conjunction with the album, Houser has also created a film of the same name which embodies the sentiment of the album’s lyrics. The film will feature several live performances by Houser himself (who also serves as executive producer for the project), including the lead single off the album, “What Whiskey Does.” Additional details about the Mississippi-inspired film are forthcoming.

Houser has released several videos derived from the film in advance of its release, including the acoustic video for “No Good Place to Cry.” Additionally, the country powerhouse debuted the official music video for “No Stone Unturned” today.



For additional information, please visit www.randyhouser.com.

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SISTERS SHELBY LYNNE & ALLISON MOORER ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF LONG-AWAITED COLLABORATION NOT DARK YET

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“these two voices share such a deep genetic imprint that it can be hard 

to tell them apart - Lynne and Moorer communicate how resilience

develops from the admission of vulnerability." - NPR Music

Critically acclaimed artists and sisters Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer have announced select tour dates in support of their highly-anticipated upcoming release Not Dark Yet. The new album, which will be released on August 18th (Silver Cross/Thirty Tigers), was produced by Teddy Thompson and recorded in Los Angeles last summer. NPR Music unveiled an exclusive first listen of the album’s title track "Not Dark Yet" today. Click HERE to listen.

The shows start in New York City with two nights at City Winery, followed by stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Annapolis, Alexandria, Chicago, Nashville, and Atlanta. Shelby and Allison haven’t toured together since 2010. For a taste of the pair’s incredible musical bond, please listen to this in-depth All Things Considered feature that highlights their emotional live performances. Click HERE.

Raised in rural Alabama, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer sang together from the time they could speak. Though their career paths have gone in separate directions, music has been the only language they needed to communicate and connect with each other. On Not Dark Yet the sisters wrap their soulful familial harmonies around an eclectic collection of song choices by writers ranging from the Louvin Brothers, Nick Cave, Kurt Cobain, to Jessie Colter. With 24 albums between them, as well as Grammy, Oscar, and numerous other nominations, this is the first time that Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer have collaborated on an album. Not Dark Yet is an extraordinary debut of their transcendent musical bond.


SHELBY LYNNE & ALLISON MOORER 2017 TOUR DATES 

August 19 - New York, NY -  City Winery 
August 20 - New York, NY -  City Winery
August 22 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair 
August 25 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café - Upstairs Live 
August 26 - Annapolis, MD - Ram's Head Live 
August 27 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere 
August 30 - Chicago, IL - City Winery 
August 31 - Chicago, IL - City Winery 
September 1 - Nashville, TN - City Winery 
September 2 - Atlanta, GA - City Winery

RICKY SKAGGS FEATURED ON NPR'S ON POINT WITH TOM ASHBROOK

On yesterday's edition of NPR's On Point With Tom Ashbrook, country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs joined the show's national radio airwaves where he performed live and discussed his 50+ years in the music business.

Listen to the full segment HERE.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Tom Ashbrook, On Point's lively conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, and features writers, politicians, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world.  The show is syndicated to 363 stations across the country.

For more information on Ricky Skaggs, visit rickyskaggs.com

LISTEN UP: RAELYNN’S DEBUT ALBUM WILDHORSE STREAMS EXCLUSIVELY ON NPR TODAY (3/16) FEATURING CHART-CLIMBING SINGLE “LOVE TRIANGLE”

Breakout Star Celebrates First Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Exhibit 

Wrapping Blake Shelton’s DOING IT TO COUNTRY SONGS TOUR This Weekend

 

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One week before its official release, breakout country star RAELYNN’s debut album WILDHORSE is already running free, streaming exclusively and in its entirety as an NPR First Listen today (3/16).

Set for arrival on March 24, WILDHORSE (Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville) tells the story of the young artist’s life following her time on NBC’s The Voice, four years that have seen her move to Nashville, release hit songs like “God Made Girls,” and get married. Produced by Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, RaeLynn co-wrote 11 of the album’s 12 tracks, including the powerful first single, “Love Triangle,” a divorce ballad told from the point of view of a little girl.

Showing a strong connection with young and old alike, “Love Triangle” is currently climbing the Country radio charts and gathering millions of online streams.

Meanwhile, the fun-loving singer-songwriter is also celebrating her inclusion in a new exhibit at the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM. Opening Friday (3/17), AMERICAN CURRENTS (THE MUSIC OF 2016) is a collection of items from select artists who are making country music history every day.

Describing her inclusion as the highest of honors, the dress and accessories RaeLynn wore during her 2014 Grand Ole Opry debut are displayed alongside a stage outfit that belonged to the great Tammy Wynette. The American Currents exhibit runs through 2017.

On Saturday (3/18), RaeLynn and Blake Shelton will wrap the DOING IT TO COUNTRY SONGS TOUR in Omaha, Nebraska, and on April 20 she will begin her first-ever headlining tour. Kicking off in Columbus, Ohio, the RaVe TOUR will give country fans a concert experience like they’ve never had before, combining a Radio Disney curated pre-party, full performance from RaeLynn and a glitter-filled dance party with a live DJ after the show.

For more information on RaeLynn, visit www.raelynn.com 

WILDHORSE is now available for pre-order

NPR SONG TRAVELS TAKES A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH CHRIS YOUNG

New album A.M. available for pre-order TODAY

NASHVILLE, TN –July 30, 2013 – As his hot new single “Aw Naw” races up the charts and his soon-to-be-released fourth album A.M. becomes available to pre-order today on iTunes, Grammy-nominated vocalist Chris Young recently took a musical journey with multi-platinum selling, Emmy-nominated entertainer, Michael Feinstein, for NPR’s Song Travels. Young is the first artist in the Country Music genre to join the esteemed program, whose past guests include such luminaries as Bette Midler, Liza Minelli, Mark O’Connor, and David Hyde Pierce.

Taped in Los Angeles last year, NPR Song Travels with Michael Feinstein explores the ultimate journey singers and songs take with one another. Chris, who was recently awarded the CMA Triple Play Award for having written three No.1 songs in a 12-month period, explores his musical past, present and future, recounting how music and the art of songwriting have shaped his own journey.

During the one-hour program, the 28-year old shares one-of-a-kind performances of his No. 1 hits “You” and “Gettin’ You Home.” He also joins Feinstein at his grand piano to offer a thrilling, off-the-cuff interpretation of the 1960’s classic, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” Listen to a stream of the broadcast HERE.

"Chris is a shining and versatile musical luminary with whom I truly enjoyed collaborating,” said Feinstein. “He's a resonant songwriter, and we had fun doing an impromptu performance together. All in all it was a memorable experience."

Recently named one of this summer’s best opening acts by Entertainment Weekly, Young is gearing up for the release of his fourth album, A.M., due September 17th and available to pre-order now on Amazon and iTunes. His latest hit, “Aw Naw,” is lighting up the charts and available now on iTunes and other digital music destinations.