KRISTIAN BUSH ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE "HUNT DOG HUNT," NEW ALBUM "TROUBADOUR"

PRE-SAVE "HUNT DOG HUNT"

Kristian Bush is doing a deep dive into his Appalachian roots with new single "Hunt Dog Hunt" out Nov. 5. 

"A lot of times when people see my name next to a song, people expect joy,” Bush said. “‘Hunt Dog Hunt’ is exactly that.”

"Hunt Dog Hunt" is the debut single from his new album Troubadour. Available Nov. 19, the 16-song collection is the soundtrack to Bush’s beloved country music musical of the same name that debuted in Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre to rave reviews.

Bush’s theater prowess landed him a spot in Billboard (read HERE) earlier this year.

Half of the Grammy-winning country duo Sugarland, Bush grew up in East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains swathed in primitive mountain music and inescapable bluegrass tradition. He marries his heritage with his finely tuned song-crafting skills on Troubadour. The album begins with traditional 1930's bluegrass and progresses through the decades to land on a timeless Americana dynamic. The album's lead single "Hunt Dog Hunt" is a jaunty throwback Southern bop that celebrates the string band sound and old-time storytelling.

To respect the time period the songs reflect, Bush assembled a group of players familiar with the style and recorded the album live in one room in his Atlanta studio. They gathered in a circle and honed the unique blend of harmonies until they mimicked what Bush remembered hearing in church as a child.

"It's a very spooky thing when we get it right," Bush said. "You don't know where one note ends and the other begins. They all start to move together, and they're making a color that only people from the mountains make."

Bush wrote or co-wrote every song on the album.

"One way or another, where you grew up is what's in your bones," Bush said. "As many wonderful, crazy opportunities as I get in my life to go play music, you have to know where you're from because otherwise, you'll have no idea where you're going. This record is me."

KRISTIAN BUSH TEAMS UP WITH SPECIAL GUEST RITA WILSON FOR CONCERT AT THE TROUBADOUR IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA TO BENEFIT ACM LIFTING LIVES

Portion Of Every Ticket Dedicated To Improving Lives Through The Power of Music 

Tickets Are On Sale Now

Platinum-selling country star Kristian Bush is teaming up with the Academy of Country Music for a concert at The Troubadour (9081 Santa Monica Blvd) in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday, August 27 to benefit ACM Lifting Lives. Bush will be joined by special guest Rita Wilson, the actress, singer, and producer whose critically-acclaimed debut album AM/FM was released in 2012 and whose new album will be released in early 2016. The show kicks off at 8p.m. and a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music and their mission to improve lives through the power of music. Tickets are on sale now and fans can purchase them online by visiting http://www.troubadour.com/event/879885-kristian-bush-sugarland-los-angeles/.

Building on the release of his solo debut with catchy Top 20 hit “Trailer Hitch,” Bush’s new single “Light Me Up” is an anthemic love song that has already been spotlighted as a favorite track on APPLE MUSIC, PEOPLE, ETONLINE, and BILLBOARD.COM. The stunning lyric video featuring real couples in love can be viewed HERE.

Both songs are featured on Bush’s debut solo album SOUTHERN GRAVITY, which COUNTRY WEEKLY named the “feel-good album of the year.” It received rave reviews across the board, including THE BOSTON GLOBE, ROLLING STONE, USA TODAY, and THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD.

The GRAMMY-winning recording artist 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; 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. Recent collaborations include Laura Bell Bundy, Larkin Poe, Dan Tyminski, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more. Bush is currently serving as a celebrity ambassador for Goodwill Industries International, with “Trailer Hitch” featured as the centerpiece of their #GiveItAway campaign.

HIGH-OCTANE TEXAS SINGER-SONGWRITER SERIES, 'TROUBADOUR, TX" RETURNS WITH ALL NEW EPISODES

 Critically Acclaimed Show premiered first new episode September 27, 2014 in 14 Million Television households throughout Texas and surrounding key markets.

(Dallas, Texas – September 30, 2014) – Texas singer-songwriter television series Troubadour, TX continued its celebrated run in brand new episodes of musical excellence. The Emmy nominated series premiered its first new episode September 27, 2014 across 14 million television homes across mid-America.

During the first three years, Troubadour, TX has introduced millions of fans to incredible artist stories following their Music, their Passion & their Journey. This year, Troubadour, TX spotlights the Music with exclusive showcase performances from a diverse and compelling array of singer/songwriters in listening rooms, concert halls and honky-tonks all across the lone Star State.

Featured artists in the first three episodes include: Zane Williams, Cody Johnson, Kylie Rae Harris, Jackopierce, Andrew Ripp, Green River Ordinance, Jon Christopher Davis, Mickey and the Motorcars, Kirk Thurmond & Texas Legend, Walt Wilkins, and Rodney Crowell.

According to Wm. A. Landers, Co-creator & Executive Producer of TTX, “41E’s mantra is “Prepare for Places Unexpected”. These upcoming new episodes will not disappoint. We’ve found some great Texas music… and we’ve also discovered some really great music in Texas.”

For more information on the show, visit www.TroubadourTX.com.

SEASON 3 OF TEXAS SINGER/SONGWRITER DOCU-REALITY SERIES,'TROUBADOR, TX', SET TO RETURN APRIL 26

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(Nashville, Tenn. – April 24, 2014) – Texas singer-songwriter television series “Troubadour, TX” will return April 26, 2014 with all-new episodes to finish out its third successful season on the Texas Plus syndicated network of 17.3 million homes throughout Texas and key surrounding markets.

The new episodes will have even more of a focus on the music, getting back to the basics of what it takes to make it as a troubadour in Texas. The final seven episodes of the season will include a variety of Texas music, including Country, Pop, Americana and Alternative.

Returning troubadours include Zane Williams, Josh Grider, Cody Johnson, Curtis Grimes, Michaelis and Kylie Rae Harris. The final episodes of season three will also showcase some new talent, including Andrew Ripp and Jackopierce.

The new episodes will continue to feature those troubadours living the dream, such as Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rodney Crowell, Jack Ingram, Wade Bowen, Roger Creager and more.

Co-creator of the series, Stacy Dean Campbell, narrates the docu-reality series, and legend Kris Kristofferson appears each week in a segment where he shares his advice on the music, the passion and the journey.

For a sneak peak of the new episodes, click here.

“Troubadour, TX” first premiered across America in 2011. The show has continued to introduce dozens of singer-songwriters as they chased their dreams across the Lone Star State. The documentary-meets-reality TV series focuses on a concentrated lineup of talent, characterized as artists either “Chasing The Dream” or “Living The Dream.”

Troubadour, TX is produced by Dallas-based film and television production company 41 Entertainment, a subsidiary of Texas media group London Broadcasting Company. 41 Entertainment also produces the Americana travel and lifestyle series, “Bronco Roads,” hosted by Stacy Dean Campbell (www.BroncoRoads.com).

For more information on the show, visit www.TroubadourTX.com.

About "Troubadour, TX":

Troubadour, TX is compelling half-hour documentary-style singer/songwriter reality series that provides an intimate behind the scenes look into the lives and careers of passionate and diverse Texas based artists as they pursue their dream across the Lone Star State. Stacy Dean Campbell narrates each episode. Visit www.TroubadourTx.com to watch full episodes, hear music samples and learn more about the show.

TROUBADOUR, TX PRESENTS "AN EVENING WITH KRIS KRISTOFFERSON"

To Air in November/December 2013

The one-hour television special features an intimate showcase performance and conversation with the iconic singer-songwriter

Photo Credit: Ash Newell

(Dallas, Texas – Sept. 12, 2013) This fall, Troubadour, TX will present the one-hour television special An Evening with Kris Kristofferson, that will air on networks carrying the syndicated series. The special features a rare one-on-one conversation and musical performances by the American musical poet, Kris Kristofferson. 

Produced by the award-winning storytellers behind the television series Troubadour, TX, Kristofferson’s performance is recorded live to tape and includes some of his most famous songs from his extensive catalog, including “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make it Through the Night,” “Why Me Lord,” and many more.

The special also includes discussions with the reniassance man about his life and career – dispelling some myths that have been floating around for decades. Viewers will also get a behind-the-scenes look at Kristofferson’s performace at Red Rocks in Denver with fellow Texas Troubadour, Lyle Lovett.

Pictured above: Show producers and crew gather on set following the taping of An Evening With Kris Kristofferson. 

Pictured L to R are: J. Brent Landers (Executive Story Editor), Deborah Mash (Senior Producer), Stacy DeanCampbell (Senior Producer), Michael Blanton (President, Be Music/Creative Consultant), Kris Kristofferson, Kelly (Kristofferson’s daughter), Wm. A. Landers (Executive Producer), Carl Kornmeyer (Executive Producer) and Erin Gardner (Managing Producer)

 

Executive Producer, Carl Kornmeyer says, "Kris Kristofferson is the quintessential Troubadour. This television special presents the heart of a genuine musical poet and reveals the essence of the series, Troubadour, TX. It's all about the music, the passion, the journey."

As previously announced, Kristofferson joins the television series, Troubadour, TX for its third season, which begins airing September 28th. Kristofferson serves as segment host in the award-winning, 22-episode series. Kristofferson offers personal stories throughout the series and his thoughts of what it is to be a singer-songwriter. Stacy Dean Campbell serves as the host offering viewers a unique perspective into the lives and behind the scenes of today's Troubadours.

For more information about airing Troubadour, TX; An Evening with Kris Kristofferson; or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Paul Hastaba at 866-339-8686 or paul@41entertainment.com.

About Kris Kristofferson:

Kris Kristofferson, originally from Brownsville, Texas, has had an extraordinary music career, having been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and winning a Grammy award early in his career. He's perhaps best known for such hits as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Why Me Lord” and “Help Me Make it Through the Night.” He is the sole writer for most of his songs but has collaborated throughout the years with various Nashville music greats, including best friends Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Janis Joplin and many others.

Kristofferson has also had a distinguished acting career, starring in nearly a hundred films, including “Billy the Kid,” “A Star is Born,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Blade” and “Joyful Noise.”

About Troubadour, TX: 

Troubadour, TX is a 17-time Telly award winning docu-reality series that features numerous Country music Artists as they chase their dream and others who live the dream of a career in music. The series shoots on location primarily in Texas and follows artists on stage and into their lives documenting the music, the passion and the journey of being a singer songwriter. Award-winning author, director, and singer-songwriter Stacy Dean Campbell is the host and co-creator of the series and will have a bigger on-camera role in this season of Troubadour, TX.

For more information about the series, broadcast times and stations, go to:

www.TroubadourTX.com
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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON JOINS TELEVISION SERIES, "TROUBADOUR, TX"

Kristofferson To Also Star In One-Hour Music Special, Presented by TTX

Photo Credit: Ash Newell

(Nashville, Tenn. – July 24, 2013) Legendary singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson will join television series, Troubadour, TX for its third season, which begins airing in late September.

Kristofferson will appear weekly as a segment host for the award-winning, 22 episode series. He will share personal stories of his life as a singer/songwriter, the influence of Texas music and artists and offer his unique perspective into the challenging journey of artists. He will also star in a one-hour music special, presented by Troubadour, TX.

Troubadour, TX is a weekly television series that documents the lives of singers and songwriters, which is something Kristofferson knows a lot about. Kristofferson, who is currently touring after releasing his latest album Feeling Mortal, is considered by many as one of the most iconic Troubadour's of all time.

Kristofferson, originally from Brownsville, Texas, has had an extraordinary music career, having been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and winning a Grammy award early in his career. He's perhaps best known for such hits as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Why Me Lord” and “Help Me Make it Through the Night.” He is the sole writer for most of his songs but has collaborated throughout the years with various Nashville music greats, including best friends Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Janis Joplin and many others.

Kristofferson has also had a distinguished acting career, starring in nearly a hundred films, including “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,” “A Star is Born,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Blade” and “Joyful Noise.”

The one-hour music special, “Troubadour, TX presents an evening with Kris Kristofferson,” will air this fall nationwide on networks carrying the Troubadour, TX series.

"Having Kris Kristofferson as a part of the series and featured in a one-hour music special is an incredible honor,” said Carl Kornmeyer, COO of LBK Entertainment and executive producer of the show. “He is a musical poet, a legend and a true Troubadour."

About Troubadour, TX: Troubadour, TX is a 17-time Telly award winning docu-reality series that features numerous Country music Artists as they chase their dream and others who Live the dream of a career in music. The series shoots on location primarily in Texas and follows artists on stage and into their lives documenting the music, the passion and the journey of being a singer songwriter. For more information about the series, broadcast times and stations, visit www.TroubadourTX.com and Facebook and Twitter.