BROKEN BOW'S WHEELHOUSE SIGNS LOCASH

BBR Music Group/BMG announced today the signing of Country duo, LOCASH as the latest addition to its roster of artists. LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, joined BBR executives at their Music Row offices for the signing (see photo). LOCASH has been assigned to the Wheelhouse Records imprint, where they will join labelmates, Trace Adkins, Granger Smith, Runaway June and Walker McGuire.

LOCASH, who is known for their high-energy live performances as much as their smash hits, cemented their place in Country music with GOLD-certified tracks like “I Love This Life” and their #1 chart-topper, “I Know Somebody,” which earned them nominations for ACM Awards for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, CMT Music Awards for Duo Video of the Year, and CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year.

“LOCASH has accomplished so much on their own, people in the industry have really embraced them,” said Jon Loba EVP, BBR Music Group. “Their entrepreneurial spirit mimics our own and we are so excited to work with them and look forward to watching them soar.”

Lauded as “one of Nashville’s hardest-working acts” by Rolling Stone, the pair has two albums and eight charting singles to their credit and has taken their talents on the road, performing for thousands of fans as part of their own headlining tour as well as in support of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s SOUL 2 SOUL Tour.

“We’ve known Loba for years and had our sights on BBR since before we signed our first deal but knew we had to get the timing right, now it just feels like all of the stars have finally aligned and this is where we’re supposed to be,” said Preston Brust of LOCASH. “It is a bit of a ‘pinch me’ moment, we’re such big fans of everybody on the roster and are honored to be named alongside such incredible artists.”

“They have put together an incredible team at BBR and with the full support of BMG behind them, there’s no better team to help take our career to the next level,” said Chris Lucas of LOCASH. “Talking with Zach Katz, who has made such an incredible impact on the music business and everybody on the BBR team, we could just immediately tell our music was going to be in the right hands and as a songwriter and artist, there is no better feeling.”

In addition to their own radio success, Brust and Lucas have penned hits for Country megastars like Keith Urban (#1 song “You Gonna Fly”) and Tim McGraw (PLATINUM-certified “Truck Yeah”).

For more information about LOCASH, visit: http://www.locashmusic.com/

WALKER MCGUIRE SURGES ONTO COUNTRY RADIO WITH DEBUT SINGLE “TIL TOMORROW”

VEVO World Premieres “Til Tomorrow” Music Video

Wheelhouse Records’ burgeoning duo Walker McGuire (comprised of Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire) propel onto Country radio today (4/10), with its highly buzzed about first single “Til Tomorrow.” Declared by Rolling Stone Country to be “poised for a mainstream breakthrough in 2017,” Walker McGuire’s“Til Tomorrow” debuted with 41 first-week stations onboard, securing a Top 3 Most Added Single on the Mediabase U.S. Country Radio Chart this week.

Purchase and stream “Til Tomorrow” here: http://smarturl.it/tiltomorrow

Additionally today (4/10), VEVO unveiled the exclusive premiere of the Mason Dixon-directed music video for “Til Tomorrow.” Keeping with the song’s theme of picking up the pieces in the aftermath of a broken relationship, the video follows two different couple’s night out on the town while also showcasing magnetic performance scenes from the budding duo. Watch the music video HERE and go behind-the-scenes of the video with Sounds Like Nashville HERE.

Produced by hitmaker Mickey Jack Cones (Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols), “Til Tomorrow,” has proven to be an early organic hit earning a remarkable 18 MILLION+ Spotify streams. Walker McGuire is currently on the road visiting Country radio and performing headlining shows throughout the U.S. in support of the new single and forthcoming debut project, due out on Wheelhouse Records later this year.

Walker McGuire Tour Dates:

4/14 – Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA

4/15 – Sidewinders Steakhouse & Saloon – Roanoke, VA

4/19 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI

4/22 – Texas Club – Baton Rouge, LA

4/23 – Mississippi Coast Coliseum – Biloxi, MS

4/27 – Bullwinkle’s Bar – Lawrence, KS

4/28 – The Single Barrel – Lincoln, NE

4/29 – Q Casino - Dubuque, IA

5/4 – The Forum Live – Macomb, IL

5/5 – Kelly’s Bleachers Wind Lake – Norway, WI

5/20 – Santa Rosa Horse Palace – Vernon, TX

6/3 – Food Truck Championship of Texas – Graham, TX

6/10 – CMA Fest – Nashville, TN

GRANGER SMITH TAKES A "BACKROAD" RIGHT TO #1

New Album, Remington, Releases March 4

Upcoming Appearances Include Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox & Friends and More

Granger Smith, dominates the charts this week at No. 1 (Billboard, Mediabase and Music Row charts) with his national debut hit “Backroad Song.” The record has sailed at country radio since impact and is a commanding precursor to his anticipated new album, Remington, out March 4.

"How do I put this into words? Having a #1 song has been a lifelong dream of mine and to achieve this as both a writer and a singer is surreal,” says Granger. “It has been a long road, but such a great adventure and I have so many team members to thank for that. I'm feeling pretty blessed right now."

“Thrilled, ecstatic, elated – those words can’t begin to express the excitement in the Wheelhouse Records offices today. Achieving a #1 debut single from a debut artist on a debut label imprint is a pretty rare and extraordinary thing,” says Teddi Bonadies, VP of Promotion for Wheelhouse Records. “We’re so grateful to our friends that helped make this dream a reality.”

Granger Smith has captivated the country music world. His success has been earned through relentless touring, a longstanding social media presence that has generated a massive and rabid following, and a deep-rooted pension for songwriting that has always driven his craft.

The months ahead are packed with excitement for Granger. Upcoming appearances include the Today Show (March 8), Fox & Friends (March 9) and Jimmy Kimmel Live (March 22) where Granger will perform on the coveted outdoor stage. In addition, Granger will help close out this year’s ACM Party For A Cause® Festival on Sunday April 3 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds leading up to the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards.

Topping nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, Granger continues to bring his music straight to the fans through his electrifying live show. To see all tour dates click here.

GRANGER SMITH’S “REMINGTON” AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER ON ITUNES

Pre-Order Includes Four Instant Tracks; Pre-Sale Bundles Also Available Via Online Store

Wheelhouse Records flagship artist Granger Smith will release his hugely anticipated new album Remington on March 4. Pre-order for Remington begins today via iTunes, with orders accompanied by instant downloads. Visit http://geni.us/remington to pre-order.

Fans that pre-order today will automatically receive the hit single, “Backroad Song,” which is currently sitting inside the Top 5 at both Billboard and Mediabase and continues its ascent up the charts. The official music video for “Backroad Song” premiered on CMT Hot 20 Countdown on January 16 and is now in heavy rotation on the network.


Additionally, exclusive presale bundles are now available through the online store on Granger’s website https://store.grangersmith.com, which also include a membership to his new fan club, Yee Yee Nation.

Remington was written over the course of two years and is a deeply personal “diary” of Granger’s life during that period of time, yet each track is superbly relatable. From the poignant track “Tractor,” written about the sudden loss of his father; to the light-hearted and charismatic “If the Boot Fits;” to the stylistic and cleverly penned title track “Remington;” fans can expect to be taken on an emotional ride.

Granger continues to tour the U.S., breaking attendance records on his headlining national Yee Yee Nation tour. To see all tour dates click here.

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE® CONGRATULATES BRAD PAISLEY #1 ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY AND #2 BILLBOARD TOP 200 ALBUMS DEBUT

WHEELHOUSE CD Sells Over 100,000 Copies First Week

 

LEBANON, Tenn. (April 18, 2013) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is pleased to congratulate country music mega-star Brad Paisley on the #1 Billboard Country Albums chart and #2 Billboard Top 200 Albums chart debut of WHEELHOUSE, on Arista Nashville, now available in retail and digital outlets. The wide release on April 9 coincided with Paisley’s release of the WHEELHOUSE-SPECIAL EDITION album which includes three exclusive tracks and is available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations, crackerbarrel.com and other select online retailers.

Along with the Special Edition album, Cracker Barrel is excited to offer fans the opportunity to see Paisley live in concert on the Beat This Summer Tour Presented By Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® by visiting crackerbarrel.com/bradpaisley to enter to win a trip to a show in California. The tour will visit 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning on May 9 in Maryland Heights, Missouri with more dates being added soon. For a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit bradpaisley.com/tour.

In addition to the CD, Paisley’s autobiography, Diary Of A Player, is available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations. A limited number of autographed copies can be purchased at shop.crackerbarrel.com. Retailing for $25, the book retraces Paisley’s entire musical and personal journey and explains how a Christmas gift from his grandfather – his first guitar – turned out to be the key to unlocking his ultimate dream.

BRAD PAISLEY’S WHEELHOUSE - SPECIAL EDITION CD FOR CRACKER BARREL AVAILABLE APRIL 9

 

LEBANON, Tenn. (March 21, 2013) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and Arista Nashville announce the release of Brad Paisley’s Wheelhouse - Special Edition album which will be available on April 9 at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com and select digital retailers. The release includes three additional exclusive tracks and coincides with Paisley’s Wheelhouse standard edition release on Arista Nashville.

Among the special guests joining Paisley on Wheelhouse - Special Edition are Charlie Daniels, LL COOL J, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, and the late Roger Miller. Paisley produced his new album and wrote or co-wrote all 17 of the tracks.

“Three of the tracks on Wheelhouse - Special Edition are exclusive to Cracker Barrel, making an exceptional addition to Brad Paisley’s latest, already outstanding CD,” says Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We’re thrilled to bring our guests a Brad Paisley music experience both in our stores and throughout the country as his Beat This Summer Tour presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® travels to 29 cities in the U.S. and Canada beginning in May.”