MARK CHESNUTT PREMIERES EMOTIONAL MERLE HAGGARD TRIBUTE VIDEO ON ROLLING STONE COUNTRY

Click Here to See the Video and Hear Mark Chesnutt's Cover of "There Won’t Be Another Now"

Country traditionalist Mark Chesnutt cites several of country’s most loved legends as influences on his successful career, and Merle Haggard is at the top of that list. To pay tribute to Haggard’s life and music, Chesnutt has released an emotionally charged tribute video, available exclusively on Rolling Stone Country.

The video features Chesnutt’s rendition of Haggard’s “There Won’t Be Another Now,” from the 1978 album I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall. Featured as a bonus track on Chesnutt’s brand new project, Tradition Lives, “There Won’t Be Another Now” also doubles as a nod to songwriter Red Lane, who passed away in 2015.

Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and released by ROW Entertainment, Tradition Lives is Chesnutt’s first album of all-new material since 2008. The aptly-titled project further establishes Chesnutt as a torch-carrier for traditional country music, as he strives to stay true to country’s roots in a time of great change the genre.

Fans who are interested in hearing the platinum-selling country sensation perform his biggest hits and new material can catch Chesnutt live on the Tradition Lives Tour, which has recently been extended into 2017. Tradition Lives is available on iTunes, Amazon and at MarkChesnutt.com.

TRADITION LIVES TOUR Dates:

Oct. 22 DeJoria Center – Kamas, Utah
Oct. 29 Petal City Park – Petal, Miss.
Nov. 05 Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center – Cedar Falls, Iowa
Nov. 10 On Air Studio – Cleveland, Ohio
Nov. 12 Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts – Fairfield, Iowa
Nov. 19 Chuters – Pasadena, Texas
Nov. 25 Grizzly Rose – Denver, Colo.
Dec. 02 The Mule Barn – Justin, Texas
Dec. 08 Conways – New Braunfels, Texas
Dec. 09 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas
Dec. 10 Dosey Doe Big Barn – The Woodlands, Texas
Jan. 13 Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, Ariz.
Jan. 19 Thirsty Horse Saloon – San Antonio, Texas
March 03 5D Grill & Lounge – Monahans, Texas
March 04 5D Steakhouse & Lounge – Yorktown, Texas
May 06 Merced Theatre – Merced, Calif.
May 28 Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, Fla.

RAINEY QUALLEY FEATURED IN ROLLING STONE COUNTRY

Rainey Qualley continues to make her mark in Country Music, as RollingStoneCountry.com profiled her in their new feature which hit today: 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: Summer 2015.

Writer Sarah Rodman opines about Rainey's father teaching her how to play guitar, opening for Willie Nelson, writing for her album and more. The piece also includes a link to Rainey's sassy new music video for her "Me And Johnny Cash" single.

Rainey spent this week out west touring and visiting radio stations. Last night, she performed at the sold-out 93.7 Kiss Country $5 Summer Concert Series at the Rotary Amphitheater in Fresno, CA. Pictured following her performance in the photo below are: (l. to r.) KSKS morning show co-host Gnarly Charley, Rainey Qualley, KSKS PD Darrin Arriens, Star Farm Nashville's Chris Borchetta.

Rainey's debut EP, Turn Down The Lights, was released last month. The Asheville, NC native co-wrote all seven songs on the collection, which was produced by Russ Zavitson and John Ramey. Her debut single, "Me And Johnny Cash," is receiving significant airplay at country radio.

JOE DENIM SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON CONTROVERSIAL ROLLING STONE COVER

Denim’s parody song, “Cover Of The Field & Stream," ft. Rodney Carrington strikes a chord

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Friday, July 19, 2013) – The firestorm of criticism over the latest Rolling Stone magazine cover, on-stands today, prompted a heated debate from several of country’s biggest stars, and those from Joe Denim just may strike a chord with others who are outraged by the cover. Denim, well-known comedian, songwriter and recording artist who co-wrote Jaron And The Long Road To Love’s multi-platinum-selling hit “Pray For You,” wittily claims the “Cover Of The Field & Stream” is now the only ‘rockstar’ place to be, in reference to one of his latest parody songs, now available on iTunes.

“It’s peculiar to me as an entertainer that it’s so impossible to get on the cover of Rolling Stone. There are millions of success stories that will never make the cover... yet to think that Rolling Stone chose to use that powerful platform to glorify a killer... a monster... someone who is so cowardly that he killed innocent children and American citizens --- it’s unbelievable to me. Everybody has the right to print, write, sing or say whatever they want, but they have a social responsibility to do what is right with the platform they have, and I think Rolling Stone is totally in the wrong here,” Denim shares.

It just so happens earlier this year, Denim teamed up with legendary guitarist/producer/songwriter Steve Cropper (“Sittin On The Dock of The Bay”, “Soul Man”, “Knock On Wood”, “In The Midnight Hour”) and Brian Mabry to write “Cover of The Field & Stream” - a parody to the well-known 70’s song, “Cover Of The Rolling Stone.” When it came time to record the song for Joe’s forthcoming album, he immediately joined forces with his good friend, stand-up comedian/network TV star/multi-platinum recording artist Rodney Carrington, who Denim says “has the ability to find the funny in every situation.” Produced by Grammy Award-winning Toby Wright, the song was brought to life in a comedic salute to the hunting and fishing culture. Today, it takes on a whole new meaning for Denim who thinks its message is the more honorable feat to attain.

“If I wanted to become an instant rockstar to all my friends and have them buy me free drinks and drive me around in their truck, all I’d need to do is be on the cover of the Field & Stream,” Denim says. “That’d be a dream come true! And after today's events with the Rolling Stone cover, that’s the only place I want to be.”

"Cover Of The Field & Stream" by Joe Denim ft. Rodney Carrington
Lyrics by: Steve Cropper, Joe Denim and Brian Mabry ©2013

Well we're big country singers, we like chicken fingers, and we get 'em everywhere we go; We sing about women, we sing about whiskey, 50 thousand dollars a show; We sip all kids a shine gets us seein' things but the things we ain't ever seen; Is the thing that'll getcha when you get your picture on the Cover of the Field & Stream

“The Cover Of The Field & Stream” will make its debut on Denim's forthcoming album and is now available for download on iTunes and other digital retail stores.

Having toured over the years with country stars Steve Holy, Jaron and The Long Road To Love, and as part of the Going Coastal Tour with Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker, Denim continues to bring his clever, comedic tunes to fans nationwide.

Follow Denim on Twitter @DenimJoe, Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DenimJoe and YouTube at www.YouTube.com/JoeDenimOfficial.