KRISTIAN BUSH CHARMS THE LADIES OF THE TALK

Debut Solo Album SOUTHERN GRAVITY  Released To Rave Reviews

Pictured: Kristian Bush with The Talk hosts

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kristian Bush

Nashville, TN (April 22, 2015) - Platinum-selling country star and Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush charmed CBS’ The Talk hosts – Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood - yesterday (4/21) with a lively performance of his Top 20 hit "Trailer Hitch." Both Chen and Osbourne tweeted their praise of Bush and SOUTHERN GRAVITY, and the seasoned entertainer had the studio audience snapping and grooving to the song’s catchy beat.

“Trailer Hitch” is the lead single from Bush’s critically acclaimed debut solo album SOUTHERN GRAVITY. Released to rave reviews, SOUTHERN GRAVITY has been lauded by THE BOSTON GLOBE, ROLLING STONE, and THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD as well as COUNTRY WEEKLY, who named it the “feel-good album of the year.”

WATCH PERFORMANCE BELOW:

http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_talk/video/E4F415D3-1AC9-BA58-4E47-DD9ED3F4D5CD/the-talk-kristian-bush-performs-live/

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 has garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 he founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect, collaborating with Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more.

Bush is currently headlining shows nationwide with his PUT YOUR SOUL IN IT Tour and will be teaming up with Armed Forces Entertainment in May to perform for military bases in Japan and Okinawa, kicking off with a Memorial Day Concert on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii.

KRISTIAN BUSH MADE CONAN DEBUT WITH TOP 20 & CLIMBING HIT “TRAILER HITCH”

Platinum-Selling Country Star To Release SOUTHERN GRAVITY April 7th 

Photo Credit: Meghan Sinclair/Team Coco

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Nashville, TN (February 19, 2015) – Platinum-selling country star and Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush made his debut appearance on TBS' CONAN with a lively, groove-filled performance of his Top 20-and-climbing hit single “Trailer Hitch” last night (2/18)


Released to rave reviews from music critics, radio, and fans alike, “Trailer Hitch” was named USA Today’s “Song of the Week," featured in ROLLING STONE Country’s TOP 25 SONGS OF 2014 and iTunes BEST OF 2014 – COUNTRY SONGS. The infectious tune has racked up millions of streams to date, and its inspiring lyrics sparked Bush to partner with Goodwill Industries International for the #GiveItAway campaign to encourage donations of used clothing and goods.

The song is a preview of what fans can expect from his highly anticipated debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY, to be released April 7th on Streamsound Records. The project builds on the catchy, radio-friendly vibe of lead single and showcases Bush as a recording artist at the top of his craft.

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 has garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 he founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect, collaborating with Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more.

In 2015, Bush will continue his PUT YOUR SOUL IN IT TOUR, beginning with appearances at The Bluebird Cafe (2/26) and the Grand Ole Opry (3/6) in Nashville before heading overseas for select tour stops in Australia.

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

KRISTIAN BUSH IS GONNA ROCK CONAN THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Platinum-Selling Country Star To Perform Top 20 & Rising Debut Single “Trailer Hitch”

Cover Art Courtesy of Streamsound Records

Platinum-selling country star Kristian Bush will be the featured musical guest on TBS' Conan tomorrow (2/18). Tune in to see Bush perform “Trailer Hitch,” his feel-good solo single – now Top 20 at radio. Released to rave reviews from music critics, radio, and fans alike, the track was named USA Today’s “Song of the Week," featured in ROLLING STONE Country’s TOP 25 SONGS OF 2014 and iTunes BEST OF 2014 – COUNTRY SONGS. The infectious tune has racked up millions of streams to date, and its inspiring lyrics sparked Bush to partner with Goodwill Industries International for the #GiveItAway campaign to encourage donations of used clothing and goods. The song is a preview of what fans can expect from his highly anticipated debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY, to be released April 7th on Streamsound Records.

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 has garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 he founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect, collaborating with Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more.

In 2015, Bush will continue his PUT YOUR SOUL IN IT TOUR, beginning with appearances at the The Bluebird Cafe (2/26) and the Grand Ole Opry (3/6) in Nashville before heading overseas for select tour stops in Australia.

For more information on Kristian, go to www.kristianbush.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.

KRISTIAN BUSH KICKS OFF MONDAY MORNING WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE AT NBC’S TODAY SHOW (10/27)

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Performs Top 40-and-Climbing Hit “Trailer Hitch”

PRESS RELEASE

Multi-platinum recording artist Kristian Bush will kick off Monday morning with a special performance of his Top 40-and-climbing hit “Trailer Hitch” on NBC’s TODAY show (10/27). Bush recently released the music video for his infectious single, “Trailer Hitch,” which made its world premiere on CMT. To catch some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes, click HERE.

"Trailer Hitch" brings Bush’s voice front-and-center and is the lead single from his forthcoming debut solo album. Executive produced by Byron Gallimore, the album will be released on Streamsound Records.

For tour dates and more information, visit www.kristianbush.com.

KRISTIAN BUSH MAKES SOLO DEBUT AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY

Photo Credit: Chris Hollo (Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry)

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Nashville, TN – July 22, 2014 – Country star Kristian Bush made his solo debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night (7/18). The country singer, also known as one-half of Platinum-selling duo Sugarland, stepped up to the microphone and took the opportunity to introduce his voice and new material to the live audience.

"I feel so grateful, to the Opry for inviting me, to the audience who heard me use my voice, and to my brother for joining me in both writing this song and performing it on such a hallowed stage. It was an amazing experience, like a roller coaster I want to get back on,” said Bush.

Bush performed his new single “Trailer Hitch,” an infectious song that carries the underlying message of enjoying the gift of giving back over the desire for material things. Already available for pre-order on iTunes, "Trailer Hitch" is set to hit Country radio nationwide on July 28. He also treated the packed crowd to the tune “Southern Gravity,” his own love song to the South. Both songs will be featured on Bush’s upcoming debut solo album for which he is collaborating with longtime producer Byron Gallimore to be released on Streamsound Records.

Pictured L to R: Steve Buchanan, President, Opry Entertainment Group;

Ali Harnell, SVP AEG Live/The Messina Group; Kristian Bush;

Shannon Casey, CAA; John Huie, CAA

Photo Credit: Chris Hollo (Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry)

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.

Watch the lyric video for “Trailer Hitch” HERE.

KRISTIAN BUSH IS ‘GIVING IT AWAY’ IN LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “TRAILER HITCH”

Video Exclusively Premiered on Rolling Stone Country

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Streamsound Records

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NASHVILLE, TN – July 11, 2014 - Platinum-selling country singer Kristian Bush takes ‘giving it away’ to another level in the lyric video for his brand new single, “Trailer Hitch,” which exclusively premiered on Rolling Stone Country on Tuesday (7/8). With his guitar over his shoulder, Bush took to the streets of Chicago and instead of playing for ‘tips,' he cleverly filled his guitar case with cash to give away to people passing by.

Written by Bush along with his brother Brandon Bush and Tim Owens, the infectious song carries the underlying message of enjoying the gift of giving back over the desire for material things. The video shows Bush inscribing the words ‘please take one’ on the sidewalk in chalk next to his open guitar case full of money and encouraging people to pay it forward. In the end, he leaves with a giant smile after giving away $300 in less than two hours.

"I thought how cool it would be if we tried to give away money from a guitar case instead of ask for money," Bush tells Rolling Stone Country. "People were looking at me funny; they got suspicious. I mean, here I am giving strangers money on the street. People would say no, and then I'd say, 'Go give it to someone who needs it.' Then they caught on. It turns out, people are much more comfortable giving than they are taking."

For more behind-the-scenes check out the exclusive premiere on Rollingstone.com.

Watch the lyric video for “Trailer Hitch” HERE.

“Trailer Hitch,” is the lead single from Bush’s debut solo album for which he is collaborating with longtime producer Byron Gallimore to be released on Streamsound Records. The new single is already available for pre-order on iTunes and is set to hit Country radio nationwide on July 28.

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.

SINGLE REVIEW: "TRAILER HITCH" - KRISTIAN BUSH

SINGLE: "Trailer Hitch"

ARTIST: Kristian Bush

REVIEWER: Alyse Smith

Follow Alyse on Twitter at @ASmith1300

Purchase "Trailer Hitch" on iTunes / Amazon starting July 28, 2014

Kristian Bush, formerly of Sugarland, is pursuing a solo career and his debut single is “Trailer Hitch”. It’s a very funny song with a good message. The message being “You can’t take it with you when you go, so give it away!” It’s both an uplifting and revitalizing song, not only lyrically but instrumentally, the tune is catchy and bright. I already can’t wait to hear this song more often! It’s a good song for any occasion, but I can see a summer day having a drink with friends with the sun shining and enjoying what you have and who you have. The more I hear Kristian Bush sing, the more I wonder why we haven’t heard Kristian sing more. I can now say that I’ve loved every project he’s done between his Sugarland days and now his solo career. Jennifer Nettles is an incredible vocalist, I hope if they work together again they’ll do more of trading lead vocals back and forth. How can you not love a song that starts with “I’m going to buy you a drink and maybe one for this whole town”? This is definitely not like anything on country radio right now. Between his vocals and songwriting, it’s nice to hear a song that’s a little different with such a positive message. I can’t wait to see what’s next from him, but I have a feeling that he’ll be making a cozy little home at the top of the charts and sticking around for a while with this one!

Connect with Kristian online:

Website - www.kristianbush.com

Twitter - @KristianBush

Facebook - KristianBushOfficial