SCOTTY McCREERY PERFORMS “DAMN STRAIT” FROM SAME TRUCK ON NBC’S “TODAY”

New 12-Song Collection Available Everywhere Now

North Carolina Native Surpasses 1 Billion Career Streams on Pandora

Current Single “You Time” Nears Top of the Charts at No. 2

On the heels of releasing his latest album Same Truck on Friday, Sept. 17, multi-platinum selling Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery joined the third hour of NBC’s “TODAY” to perform “Damn Strait,” already a fan-favorite since its release last week ahead of the album’s full release. Watch McCreery perform the song HERE.

Earmarked to be the next single from the album, Rolling Stone has named the song a “Pick of the Week” calling it “clever songwriting, delivered by one of the genres’ best King George disciples. While Billboard praises, “Another ace is the clever track ‘Damn Strait,’ a rare outside cut on the project, penned by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, in which McCreery name checks several of King George's greatest hits.” The Grand Ole Opry debut of the song has garnered over 43K views since its release.

“I had an email from Kevin Herring at my label and he said, ‘Hey, take a listen to this song. It just came through for you,’ and I kind of had a little mini freak out session because I’m a huge George Strait fan,” McCreery shared with Billboard. “I love the different tidbits in there of songs of his... It’s a classic country breakup song, but [it’s also] paying homage to George Strait throughout the song. It’s so cleverly written. If you’re a country fan, a George Strait fan, this song is so cool.”

In addition to celebrating the release of Same Truck with today’s interview and performance, McCreery also talked about being recognized recently with one billion career streams on Pandora and receiving his Billionaire Plaque. Also, McCreery now has been added to the Pandora Country Billionaires station.

On his fifth studio album, the Garner, North Carolina native shifts his perspective to reflect on the last decade of his career and life with wife Gabi and dog Moose, with Tennessean sharing, “McCreery walks a sonic tightrope that leans into his country influences while not abandoning modern Music Row hitmaking,” while Sounds Like Nashville observes, “with 12 tracks in total, those songs ended up showing more maturity than ever, and exploring everything from the common bonds his fans share to the eternal flame of romance.”

Lead single “You Time,” co-written with producers Same Truck producers Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, follows McCreery’s three consecutive No. 1’s from 2018’s Seasons Change, and continues climbing the charts at Country radio at No. 2 on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart.

Same Truck was produced by Rogers, Eshuis and Derek Wells, the team who produced his previous project, the RIAA Gold certified Seasons Change that has sold more than 700,000 copies to date, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, and contained his three consecutive No. 1 hits: the Double RIAA Platinum certified “Five More Minutes,” Platinum certified “This is It,” and Gold certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote every song on that album.

Track list for Same Truck:

1. Same Truck (Scotty McCreery, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Zach Crowell)
2. You Time (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
3. It Matters To Her (Scotty McCreery, Rhett Akins, Lee Thomas Miller)
4. Damn Strait (Trent Tomlinson, Jim Collins)
5. It’ll Grow On Ya (Jeremy Bussey, Jason Blaine, Taylor Phillips, Adam Wood)
6. The Waiter (Scotty McCreery, Matthew West, Frank Rogers)
7. Why You Gotta Be Like That (Scotty McCreery, Jordan Schmidt, James McNair)
8. Home (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Brent Anderson, Tammi Kidd)
9. Carolina To Me (Scotty McCreery, Jeremy Bussey, Taylor Phillips)
10. Small Town Girl (Scotty McCreery, Ashley Gorley, Zach Crowell)
11. That Kind of Fire (Scotty McCreery, Josh Hoge, Matt McVaney, Justin Wilson)
12. How Ya Doin’ Up There (Scotty McCreery, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Tyler Reeve)

TENILLE ARTS MAKES "TODAY SHOW" DEBUT

Tenille Arts made her debut appearance on the TODAY With Hoda & Jenna Show last week performing her new single "Somebody Like That."

The trip to New York City also included a performance and interview on AOL Build and interviews with People Now, BUSTLE, Celebrity Page and Hollywood Life to promote her Love, Heartache, & Everything in Between album that was released January 10, 2020

Tenille Arts with "TODAY With Hoda & Jenna" hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb 

Tenille Arts flanked by Reviver Records CEO David Ross on her right and Reviver Records President Gator Michaels on her left with members of her band following her debut appearance on TODAY With Hoda & Jenna

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CRAIG MORGAN TO PERFORM NOVEMBER 12 ON NBC'S TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA

 

Photo Credit: Connor Dwyer

Following his 3rd annual Veterans Day show at City Winery Nashville over the weekend, country music star and 17-year Army and Army Reserves veteran Craig Morgan will travel to New York City to share “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost,” his faith-filled tribute to his son, Jerry, on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. Watch Craig’s TODAY appearance on Tuesday, November 12 on NBC and find tickets to his Sunday, November 10 City Winery Nashville concert HERE. That same week, Craig will appear as a presenter at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards,” airing live Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c on ABC.

“The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost,” which Music Row proclaims as a “breathtaking reminder of just how moving great country singing and songwriting can be,” has twice topped the country charts since its release on August 30. The song first made national news this fall, hitting No. 1 on iTunes All Genres Top Songs chart in addition to the Top Country Songs chart with the support of longtime friend and fellow Opry member, Blake Shelton. Shelton launched an unprecedented twitter campaign in support of the song he says he would “gladly give up (his) spot on country radio for.” The viral push gained support from several other artists and celebrities including Blanco Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Carson Daly, Ellen DeGeneres, Charles Esten, Larry The Cable Guy, Angie Harmon, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, The Today Show and more. In September, Craig reunited with BBR Music Group’s flagship label Broken Bow Records, his record label home for more than six years, and the song again returned to the #1 position on Nielsen Soundscan’s Digital Country chart following his October performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Listen to “The Father, My Son, And The Holy Ghost” HERE.

#TUNEIN ALERT - EXILE TO APPEAR ON THE TODAY SHOW WITH TRACE ADKINS

Exile will lend harmonies on Adkins' rendition of the holiday classic "I'll Be Home For Christmas"

Tune in tomorrow to see crossover hit-makers Exile join long-time friend and country sensation Trace Adkins when they perform the classic "I'll Be Home For Christmas." The two acts first collaborated together in 2011 when Adkins covered Exile's mega-hit "Kiss You All Over" for GAC-TV's Sound Exchange show.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18

TODAY SHOW - 9 a.m. EST on NBC-TV

Watch the studio version of Adkins along with J.P. Pennington, Sonny LeMaire and Les Taylor of Exile:

TRACE ADKINS CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF NEW MUSIC WITH A PERFORMANCE OF “WATERED DOWN” MARCH 31 ON “TODAY”

 

Throughout his decades-long career, Trace Adkins has told his truth and lived with the consequences, so it comes as no surprise that he delivers one of the most raw and honest observations on life on the “other side of 40” in “Watered Down” the first single from his BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records LP, Something’s Going On March 31 on “Today.”

In the slow-burning rumination on achieving insight with age, Adkins is fully aware of the adjustments and boundaries, but still maintains his edge, grit and power as an artist. It is the cut Adkins points to as the truest reflection of his career and life to date.

“That’s one of those songs where I smacked myself on the forehead and went, ‘Wow, I should’ve written that!’” Adkins says of hearing the song for the first time. “It is all autobiographical. It really is. I’ve never done a record and finished it and said, ‘OK, this is my favorite cut off this album.’ But this time, there’s no bones about it. This is my favorite cut. It just is. It speaks to my soul.”

With lyrics as emotionally clutching as, “We still fly like gypsies/Just a little closer to the ground” fans will hear Adkins’ conviction for themselves on March 31 when Adkins premieres “Watered Down” on “Today” (9:00 AM-hour). The new single “Watered Down” debuted immediately on the Billboard Country Single Chart this week and was the fourth most-added song on the Mediabase Country Airplay Chart.

It is a milestone song and album worth celebrating. Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums, received three GRAMMY nominations and collected dozens of major motion pictures and television credits. His latest music, the much-anticipated Something’s Going On – his 12th studio album – marks Adkins’ first album release on his new label, BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records. Fans can view the lyric video HERE, featuring Adkins enjoying a simpler life and slower pace on his Nashville farm.

It’s been four years since Adkins’ last studio album Love Will… released in 2013, which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and fans have eagerly awaited this follow up ever since. Some of Nashville’s favorite and most respected songwriters contributed to the range and inspiration of Something’s Going On, boasting credits such as Tyler Farr, Craig Campbell and Shane McAnally to name a few. Something’s Going On was produced by Mickey Jack Cones.

Adkins is in the midst of his 2017 tour where he is on track to play more than 75 dates this year. VIP packages are available for select tour dates. As a gift to his fans, Adkins is offering a physical copy of Something’s Going On with each ticket order. Visit www.traceadkins.com for full details.

Trace Adkins 2017 Tour Dates:

Mar. 23 – Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Pa.

Mar. 24 – St. George Theatre, Staten Island, N.Y.

Mar. 25 – The Paramount, Huntington, N.Y.

Apr. 6 – Palace Theatre, Canton, Ohio

Apr. 7 – Del Lago Resort and Casino, Waterloo, N.Y.

Apr. 8 – Palace Theatre, Greensburg, Pa.

Apr. 9 – Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, Md.

Apr. 21 – Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Mass.

Apr. 22 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H.

Apr. 23 – State Theatre, Easton, Pa.

Apr. 27 – Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, Orange Park, Fla.

Apr. 28 – Anderson Music Hall, Hiawassee, Ga.

Apr. 29 – Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival, Biloxi, Miss.

May 5 – Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

May 6 – University of Arkansas, Hope, Ark.

May 18 – Mayo PAC, Morristown, N.J.

May 19 – Salem Civic Center, Salem, Va.

May 20 – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, Ky.

May 21 – American Music Theater, Lancaster, Pa.

May 26 – Lakeside Hotel & Casino – Outdoor Theater, Osceola, Iowa

May 27 – Rhythm City Casino Resort – Event Center, Davenport, Iowa

June 18 – Old Settler’s Park, Rockton, Ill.

June 24 – Lakes Jam, Brainerd, Minn.

June 30 – Welk Resort & Theater, Branson, Mo.

July 1 – Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, Okla.

July 6 – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Cincinnati, Ohio

July 7 – Rose Music Center at The Heights, Huber Heights, Ohio

July 8 – Blue Chip Casino Hotel, Michigan City, Ind.

July 12 – Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen, Mich.

July 14 – Morgan County Fair, Jacksonville, Ill.

July 16 – Thunder Mountain Amphitheater, Loveland, Colo.

July 20 – Honeywell Center, Wabash, Ind.

July 21 – CEFCU Center Stage, Peoria, Ill.

July 22 – Country Jam USA, Eau Claire, Wis.

Jul 24 – Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Colo.

Aug. 5 – Richland County Fair, Sidney, Mont.

Aug 12 – Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, Texas

Aug. 18 – Brown County Fairgrounds, Aberdeen, S.D.

Aug 19 – Trails West Festival, St. Joseph, Mo.

Aug 21 – Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City, S.D.

Aug 24 – Benton Franklin Fair, Kennewick, Wash.

Aug 25 – Western Idaho Fair, Boise, Idaho

Sep 1 – Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.

Sep 2 – Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore.

Sep 3 – Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, Filer, Idaho

Sep 23 –So Long Summer Fest, Jefferson City, Mo.

Sep 27 – North Georgia State Fair, Marietta, Ga.

Sep 30 – Celebrate Virginia After Hours, Fredericksburg, Va.

Oct 14 – Georgia National Fairgrounds - Reaves Arena, Perry, Ga.

Oct 19 – Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Okla.

Oct 20 – Riverdome, Bossier City, La.

Oct 21 – Horseshoe Tunica Hotel and Casino, Robinsonville, Miss.

Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts. The three-time GRAMMY-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised more than $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

In recent years, Adkins has performed for our service men and women across 11 USO Tours, with his 12th scheduled for spring 2017. In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, he recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death and battles with personal demons. Adkins has played a tough-as-nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), a desperate father in Deepwater Horizon (starring Mark Wahlberg) and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family-friendly film Moms' Night Out (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew).

For more information, visit www.traceadkins.com

#COUNTRYREWIND - WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN PERFORMS ON TODAY SHOW

Photo ID: (L to R) Hoda Kotb, William Michael Morgan, Jenna Bush Hager

Photo Courtesy Warner Music Nashville

William Michael Morgan kicked off the new year with Hoda and Jenna on NBC’s TODAY, making his national TV debut on January 4 performing his No. 1 hit “I Met A Girl."  The poignant song, along with his newest single, “Missing,” are featured on his recently released critically acclaimed debut album VINYL. Click here to see performance - http://on.today.com/2hRo3TN

Morgan’s debut effort lands him on many year-end best albums lists, including Rolling Stone, iTunes, Saving Country Music, and top song of the year nods for “I Met A Girl” from Billboard and NPR.  The New York Times declares “…in the emergent field of gentleman country — an antidote to the bros of the last few years — William Michael Morgan stands tall.”  The praise continues, referring to “Vinyl” as a “sturdy, reflective debut album….  a throwback to the temperate wisdom of midcareer George Strait.”

The 23-year-old Vicksburg, MS native will join country music stars Lee Brice and Justin Moore on the “American Made” Tour with dates starting in January.  His breakout mega-hit “I Met A Girl,” which topped Country Radio charts and SiriusXM’s “The Highway” Top 45 Countdown chart, has garnered over half a billion audience impressions, including over 20 million on-demand streams. His critically acclaimed album VINYL debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart.

For more information and tour dates, please visit www.williammichaelmorgan.com

WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN TO PERFORM ON NBC’s TODAY SHOW IN JANUARY

Critically Acclaimed Debut Album VINYL Releases on Vinyl on December 16

Named 2017 CRS New Face of Country Music and Music Row’s Next Big Thing

William Michael Morgan is set to kick off the new year with Kathie Lee and Hoda on NBC’s TODAY, making his national TV debut on January 4 to perform his No. 1 hit “I Met A Girl”. The poignant song, along with his newest single, “Missing,” are featured on his recently released critically acclaimed debut album VINYL.

The project, hailed by Roughstock as “one of 2016’s absolute best…” will be released on vinyl on December 16 and may be purchased at WilliamMichaelMorgan.com. To celebrate the release, Morgan will be performing on the Grand Ole Opry presented at the Ryman Auditorium that night. Following his performance on the historic stage, he will join fans to sign copies of his CD and LP. For tickets and information, please visit opry.com.

To add to the New Year excitement, Morgan has been selected to join an elite class as a member of the 2017 New Faces of Country Music and will be performing at CRS on February 24th at Nashville’s Omni hotel. For more information visit countryradioseminar.com. He’s also been named a 2017 Next Big Thing artist by Music Row.

The 23-year-old Vicksburg, MS native will be far from “Missing” as he continues on the road throughout the fall before joining country music stars Lee Brice and Justin Moore on the “American Made” Tour in 2017. His breakout mega-hit “I Met A Girl,” which topped Country Radio charts and SiriusXM’s “The Highway” Top 45 Countdown chart, has garnered over half a billion audience impressions, including over 20 million on-demand streams. His critically acclaimed album VINYL debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart.

For more information and tour dates, please visit www.williammichaelmorgan.com.

JUSTIN MOORE DEBUTS NEW SINGLE ON NBC'S TODAY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Six-Time Chart-Topping Entertainer to Perform "Somebody Else Will"

Show: TODAY

Date: Monday, November 14

Network: NBC | Check local listings

PLATINUM-selling singer Justin Moore will debut his new single “Somebody Else Will” on TODAY Monday morning (11/14) at 10:00am on NBC (check local listings). The anticipated follow-up single arrives on the heels of his sixth No. 1 hit “You Look Like I Need a Drink,” from his fourth chart-topping album KINDA DON’T CARE (The Valory Music Co).

Moore recently flexed his comedy muscles with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s CMA Awards post-show special. The talented entertainer introduced his wicked sense of humor to the late night audience as he performed “The Ballad of Claus Jorstad (Devil Stool)” about an unlucky man in Norway who had an unfortunate run-in with an Ikea stool in the shower. Watch it here.

Moore will kick off his co-headlining AMERICAN MADE TOUR with Lee Brice at the beginning of 2017 with opening acts William Michael Morgan and Brett Young joining for the 25 dates already on the books. For tickets, tour dates and additional information visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

TUNE IN! JESSIE JAMES DECKER TO PERFORM ON TODAY SHOW AUGUST 31

Click HERE to download "Lights Down Low" on iTunes

Country Music singer/songwriter and style entrepreneur JESSIE JAMES DECKER will make an appearance on NBC’s TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda this Wednesday, August 31 to perform her new single, “Lights Down Low.” Written by Decker and Alyssa Bonagura, “Lights Down Low” is inspired by the quiet moments Decker and husband Eric still manage to find as the couple raise two children and juggle busy careers.  Tune in August 31 at 10am to catch the performance!

Jessie James Decker is signed to Epic Records (Sony) and the new single, “Lights Down Low” is impacting country radio in September, helmed by Thirty Tigers and New Revolution. The recently released music video shows Decker and her husband Eric enjoying a romantic date night at home. Watch the music video at http://vevo.ly/AEh65U.

Get tickets to catch Jessie James Decker in concert at jessiejamesdecker.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LOCASH MAKES MORNING SHOW DEBUT ON NBC'S TODAY SHOW WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AND LATE NIGHT DEBUT ON ABC'S JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH

Photo by Jake Harsh

One of the feel good stories in country music during the past year is the success story of Reviver Records recording duo LOCASH. Consisting of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, they've watched as “I Love This Life,” has climbed all the way to No. 2 on the Billboard airplay chart.

Watching the rise of the song, which was co-written by veteran songwriter Danny Myrick and Academy of Country Music Awards nominee Chris Janson, has been a moment that the duo will never forget.

“Hard work is really starting to pay off for us,” says Chris Lucas. “We have been seeing the response live. People are singing it back to us. It’s an amazing feeling, for sure.” Brust agrees, adding, “Every day is so exciting. I know this sounds like a cliché, but dreams do come true. We have worked so hard to get to this point. It’s so surreal.”

And, with 2016 in gear, the good times are only going to get better. On February 24, LOCASH will make their network morning show debut on NBC’s The Today Show from New York City, and will guest on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live just a few weeks later, on March 16.

The Today Show is one of the most iconic network shows of all time,” says Brust. “When you think about all of the artists that have gotten a chance to showcase their talents on that platform, you realize just how lucky you are.” As far as the Kimmel appearance, Lucas says it’s just more of their goals being realized. "Come on, late-night network television, man! Who doesn’t dream of that? We’re just so blessed and grateful for everything that is going on right now with our careers, and our team that has gotten us where we are. I think if you talked to Preston or me, either one of us would definitely say… 'I Love This Life.'"

LOCASH has also just released their follow-up to their smash hit, with “I Know Somebody” beginning to make an impact at radio.

For updated appearance and concert date information, visit their website, www.locashmusic.com

LOCASH “I LOVE THIS LIFE” TOUR:

Feb. 05 - 92.3 WCOL’s 22nd Birthday Bash - Columbus, Ohio
Feb. 06 - The Rusty Spur - Fort Wayne, Ind.
Feb. 12 - Dusty Armadillo - Rootstown, Ohio
Feb. 13 - Great American Outdoor Show w/ Justin Moore - Harrisburg, Pa.
Feb. 18 - Martin County Fair - Stuart, Fla.
Feb. 19 - Island Time Music & Fishing Festival – Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Feb. 26 - The Boathouse - Myrtle Beach, S.C.
March 05 - Whiskey Roadhouse - Council Bluffs, Iowa
March 07 - 9th Annual Jeffery Steele & Friends - Franklin, Tenn.
March 19 - Runway Country W/ Kenny Chesney - Kissimee, Fla.
April 09 - Country Thunder - Florence, Ariz.
April 22 - 2016 Clovis Rodeo - Clovis, Calif.
April 28 - Suwanee River Jam - Live Oak, Fla.
June 11 - LakeFest – The Great Lawn - Storm Lake, Iowa
June 17 - Porterfield Country Music Festival - Marinette, Wis.
June 18 - Country USA W/ Sam Hunt & Chase Rice - Oshkosh, Wis.
Jun 23 - Lakes Jam w/ Granger Smith - Brainerd, Minn.
July 22 - Country Jam USA - Eau Claire, Wis.
July 23 - Night In The Country - Yerington, Nev.
August 4 - WE Fest - Detroit Lakes, Minn.

CHRIS CARMACK WEATHERS WINTER STORM TO MAKE DEBUT ON TODAY PERFORMING "PIECES OF YOU" MONDAY

Pictured: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager snap a selfie with Chris Carmack

Photo credit: Courtesy of Chris Carmack

Triple-threat singer, songwriter and guitar player Chris Carmack (currently portraying “Will Lexington” on ABC’s hit TV series Nashville) weathered winter storm Jonas to make his debut appearance on NBC’s TODAY (1/25). After chatting with co-host Hoda Kotb and correspondent Jenna Bush Hager about his burgeoning music career and ABC’s Nashville, he performed his debut EP’s title track “Pieces of You” accompanied by NBC’s renowned Saturday Night Live drummer Shawn Pelton and producer/musician Phoenix Mendoza. The day continued with a flurry of stops, including performances at Paste Studios and FOX 411. Later that night, Carmack sat down with Andy Cohen on BRAVO’s Watch What Happens Live. Following the media blitz, his EP PIECES OF YOU returned to the #1 spot on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart (1/25).

Pictured (L-R): Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, Vanderpump Rules' Stassi Schroeder and Chris Carmack  

Photo credit: Courtesy of BRAVO

 PIECES OF YOU rocketed to #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart and released to critical acclaim with Entertainment Weekly pronouncing the project as “stunning,” Renowned for Sound claiming “one to add to the ‘awesome’ pile” and Rolling Stone Country recognizing the guitar efforts as “shot through with bursts of fiery fretwork.” Sounds Like Nashville, a division of SpinMedia, went on to characterize Carmack as “pure talent – one who isn’t afraid to paint outside the lines, and sound just as pure and as authentic in any one style as the other.”

CLICK HERE TO WATCH TODAY PERFORMANCE

CLICK HERE TO WATCH "WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE" APPEARANCE

TUNE IN ALERT! PARMALEE TO MAKE DEBUT ON NBC'S TODAY SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 8 AND MLB CENTRAL ON SEPTEMBER 9

TUNE IN DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday (9/8)

Show: NBC’s TODAY show

Time: 7-11a.m. across all time zones

Date: Wednesday (9/9)

Show: MLB Network’s MLB CENTRAL 

Time: 10a.m.-1p.m. ET

North Carolina local favorite and chart topping band Parmalee will perform their latest hit “Already Callin’ You Mine” on the TODAY show this Tuesday, 9/8. Parmalee will join hosts Al Roker, Natalie Morales, Tamron Hall and Willie Geist in the 9 o’clock hour for an interview and performance of the band’s third consecutive hit from its debut album, FEELS LIKE CAROLINA. The performance will mark the band's debut appearance on the TODAY show.

The MLB Network’s live weekday morning show MLB Central welcomes Parmalee as its special in-studio guests the very next day (9/9). Hosted by famed former baseball pro Mark DeRosa, announcer Matt Vasgersian and Lauren Shehadis, MLB Central airs 10 am ET - 1 pm ET. To watch live in your area, visit: http://m.mlb.com/network/activate

Parmalee will appear in MLB Central's 11 am ET hour. Fans can interact with Parmalee and the show’s hosts via MLB Network’s Twitter Feed and Facebook page using #MLBCentral.

DUSTIN LYNCH TAKES DENVER FANS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH ADVANCE SELLOUT OF HEADLINE HELL OF A NIGHT TOUR STOP (11/20)

Hit Single “Hell Of A Night” Climbs To #3 At Country Radio

Dustin Will Perform On NBC’s TODAY SHOW on September 2

Photo credit: Justin Nolan Key

"WHERE IT’S AT" is now available on iTunes. 

Broken Bow Records’ Dustin Lynch will take Denver fans to new heights on his upcoming first major headline run – HELL OF A NIGHT TOUR. On Friday (8/21), the 3,800 available tickets for the rising new artist’s November 20th tour stop at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, SOLD OUT in just 12 hours after tickets went on sale to the public.

Lynch heard the news Friday night, following his set on Luke Bryan’s 2015 KICK THE DUST UP TOUR. “We're coming back to Denver because we've had some of the loudest, craziest times we have ever experienced on stage,” he shared. “This time we are bringing the party bigger and better than ever. Get ready for one hell of a night mile high style!”

Living up to the reputation as one of the “Young Guns” leading Country music’s changing of the guard (Billboard), Lynch’s HELL OF A NIGHT TOUR will cover 35+ cities, including major stops in New York City, Boston, Houston and New Orleans, and features special guest Big Loud Records’ Chris Lane.

Lynch’s hit single “Hell Of A Night” climbs to the #3 spot at Country radio this week and fans can catch him performing the top-selling tune on NBC’s TODAY show next Wednesday (9/2).

Since releasing his PLATINUM debut single, “Cowboys And Angels,” Lynch has launched on to the country music scene. Racking up over 34 million views on YouTube/VEVO, notching 68 million plus streams on Spotify, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and selling 2.7 million digital singles, he brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the genre. Producers Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten showcase his progressive sound throughout his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT (Broken Bow Records), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart upon release, delivered the multi-week #1, PLATINUM-certified title track and has tallied over 1 million tracks sold to date.

For on sale dates and more, visit DustinLynchMusic.com.

KRISTIAN BUSH ‘GIVES IT AWAY’ ON NBC’S TODAY SHOW

Multi-Platinum Artist Performed Hit Single “Trailer Hitch” 

and Announced New Partnership with Goodwill®

Debut Solo Album SOUTHERN GRAVITY Forthcoming On Streamsound Records

Photo Credit: Kristian Bush

PRESS RELEASE

Nashville, TN (October 27, 2014) – Multi-platinum recording artist Kristian Bush performed his Top 35-and-climbing hit “Trailer Hitch” on NBC’s TODAY show this morning and announced an exciting new partnership with Goodwill Industries International. 

Watch the video here: http://www.today.com/video/today/56310567#56310567.

The partnership is inspired by “Trailer Hitch,” which reminds us that we collect so many things that we don’t need, and we can’t take it with us when we go… so why not “give it away”? The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of Goodwill’s mission to transform lives through the power of creating jobs.

“When I learned more about Goodwill® and what they do with the proceeds from donations -- how those donations help create jobs -- I was really excited to join the effort,” said Bush. “If you are interested in creating change in your community, donating to Goodwill is a great place to start. It is so much more than a thrift shop."

Photo Credit: Kristian Bush

By using the catchy, irresistible hook of “Trailer Hitch,” Bush will join Goodwill in spreading the word that when fans “give it away” to Goodwill, the revenue from the sale of donated clothing, electronics, and small household goods goes directly to help find employment for people in their communities with disabilities or disadvantages.

“Trailer Hitch” brings Bush’s voice to the foreground and is the lead single from his forthcoming debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY (Streamsound Records), executive produced by Byron Gallimore.

Bush has been leaving his mark on music for more than two decades. The singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist started his career with folk rock duo Billy Pilgrim in the early '90s, releasing a much-lauded pair of albums for Atlantic Records (self-titled debut and BLOOM). In 2004, he exploded onto the country music scene with Sugarland, surpassing sales of over 22 million albums worldwide, achieving five No. 1 singles and winning numerous awards, including GRAMMYs, AMAs, ACMs, CMT Music Awards and CMAs. To date, Bush garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect. Recent producing/songwriting collaborations include Mike Elizondo, Rita Wilson, Dia Frampton, Ellis Paul, Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, and up-and-comers including Larkin Poe, Natalie Stovall, Canaan Smith, Jaida Dreyer, Alana Springsteen, and The Voice contestant Savannah Berry.

For more information on Kristian Bush, visit www.kristianbush.com.

JOSH TURNER TO APPEAR ON THE FOURTH HOUR OF “TODAY” TUESDAY, JUNE 10 TO DISCUSS NEW BOOK

Photographer: George Holz

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NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 9, 2014) – Country music superstar Josh Turner will be in New York City tomorrow to appear on the fourth hour of NBC-TV’s “Today.” Tune in Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00 AM (all time zones), where he will discuss his recently released first book, Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood, with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The book, centered on Turner’s Christian faith, shares stories from his experiences as a father, husband, son, brother, and friend, and the lessons he learned.  

Man Stuff, featuring a forward written by “Duck Dynasty” star Jase Robertson, is published by Thomas Nelson, an imprint of Harper Collins Christian Publishing.

VIDEO REWIND: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE CELEBRATES LABOR DAY ON THE TODAY SHOW

Florida Georgia Line rocked Rockefeller Plaza in NYC this morning on the Today Show for quite a large Labor Day crowd. That's how they do it "Round Here", the fans "Cruise" in from all over just to watch their shows! So glad to see them getting the attention they've worked so hard to get. Fans love 'em and they love the fans.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE TO PERFORM ON TODAY’S TOYOTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (NBC) – 9/2

Special Labor Day Concert LIVE From Rockefeller Plaza Will Feature GOLD-Certified, Top 5 “Round Here” & Collaboration With Nelly On The 5X Platinum “Cruise” Remix

Photo Credit: Michael Monaco

Nashville, TN (August 27, 2013) – Florida Georgia Line will perform songs from their PLATINUM-certified debut album HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES (Republic Nashville) during TODAY’s TOYOTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, airing next Monday (9/2) on NBC beginning at 7:00A in all time zones. Comprised of Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Georgia) and Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida), the hot duo’s high-energy set will include their GOLD-certified, Top 5 hit “Round Here” and a collaboration with Nelly on the 5X PLATINUM “Cruise” Remix, which has sold over 5.5 million downloads. Breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, “Cruise” is the third-best-selling Country digital song ever, according to SoundScan.

Fans are invited to the live show at Rockefeller Plaza (49th Street) in New York and should arrive by 6:00A for a prime viewing spot. Use #FGLNellyTODAY to join the party online.

With back-to-back, multi-week #1 smashes in the US and Canada – breakout debut single and PLATINUM-certified follow-up “Get Your Shine On” – multiple ACM and CMT Music Awards and several TEEN CHOICE nominations, the duo has continued to amass accolade after accolade.

In advance of their first headlining run this Fall, HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013, FGL can now add a string of broken attendance records to the list of career milestones. From sold-out shows across the country in Los Angeles to New York, the sizzling duo is on fire.

FloridaGeorgiaLine.com

VIDEO REPLAY: DANIELLE BRADBERY PERFORMS "THE HEART OF DIXIE" ON THE TODAY SHOW

In case you missed it, check out Danielle Bradbery, winner of NBC's "The Voice" and member of Team Blake, as she performed her debut single, "The Heart of Dixie", on Today Show yesterday, Wednesday, 7/17/13.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: DARIUS RUCKER BRINGS COUNTRY "RADIO" TO THE TODAY SHOW

Rucker to Appear Tonight on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This morning, Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker performed his new single "Radio" on NBC's "TODAY Show" during the 9 a.m. hour followed up by a chat with Hoda and Kathie Lee during the fourth hour. View the performance HERE; View the interview segment HERE.

Rucker fans have another opportunity see the star perform the latest release tonight on CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman” (11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 CT). “Radio” follows up the critically-acclaimed two-week No. 1, “Wagon Wheel.” Both tracks are found on Rucker’s TRUE BELIEVERS album, his third consecutive country release to debut at No. 1.

"Radio," co-written by Rucker, Luke Laird and Ashley Gorley, will officially hit country airwaves Monday, July 22.

For more information, please visit www.DariusRucker.com.

2STEEL GIRLS TO PERFORM ON NBC’S TODAY SHOW ON FRIDAY, MAY 10

Mother/Daughter Duo From Season Three of NBC’s The Voice (Team Blake) To Debut Their First Single “Train Wreck”

 

 

NASHVILLE, TN - May 6, 2013 - Allison and Krystal Steel, the mother/daughter duo 2Steel Girls, will be celebrating Mother’s Day a little early when the independent singer/songwriters get the opportunity of a lifetime to debut their first single “Train Wreck” on NBC’s TODAY on Friday, May 10. Allison co-wrote “Train Wreck” with hit songwriter Bridgette Tatum (Jason Aldean’s “She’s Country”).

The country/rock duo, who Rolling Stone claims “their voices are gorgeous together,” has created and continues to build an extremely loyal and supportive fan base from their memorable time on NBC’s The Voice to their performances on Hallmark Channel’s popular “Home and Family” show to singing on CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton’s recent Christmas album. They have garnered over one million video views on YouTube and continue to tour. 2Steel Girls’ fans have been so supportive and active that the producers of TODAY, who have named them a ‘country favorite,’ called 2Steel Girls and invited them to debut their new single. Their fans stepped up again by donating above and beyond to Allison and Krystal’s Kickstarter campaign to partially fund the making of their debut album.

“We are extremely excited to be on the Today Show!” said daughter Krystal Steel. “We never imagined something like this was possible for us right now in our career. It's not often that an unsigned artist gets such a wonderful opportunity.”

“We can not thank each and every one of our fans enough for their continuing support in all that we do,” added Allison. “We are blown away by their commitment, encouragement and unwavering support in help making our dreams come true.”

The Columbia, TN duo who MTV calls a “force to be reckoned with” was discovered when NBC talent scouts discovered a 2Steel Girls performance online in 2011 and were invited to do a private audition for The Voice. They eventually made it through over 45,000 of other contestants and found themselves as contestants on “Team Blake.” Since their season of The Voice ended in December 2012, the duo has been writing and recording new music for their debut album which is expected for an early summer release.

2Steel Girls are as solid and proven as the family ties that bind them. Some of music’s biggest superstars have weighed in saying:

“It’s power, like a freight train of angry, jilted women.” - Maroon 5’s frontman Adam Levine

“[2Steel Girls] singing is just so unbelievable.” and “I’ve got a really good feeling about [2 Steel Girls]!” - CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton

“[2Steel Girls] have some powerful voices” - Christina Aguilera