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Chris Stapleton Postpones All-American Road Show Tour to 2021

May 19, 2020/in Blog /by Stephanie Wagner

As summer shows and tours are canceled or postponed throughout the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Tour becomes the latest to post an update. Unfortunately, the entire tour has been postponed to 2021.

“We’ve made this decision with the health and safety of our fans, touring family, and the communities we travel through as our number one priority,” Stapleton says in a statement posted on Instagram.

All announced rescheduled dates can be found here. Stapleton added in a statement to expect more news on some of the tour dates that have yet to be rescheduled, including shows at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and Wrigley Field in Chicago, which are pending Major League Baseball’s final schedule for 2021.

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. For those unable to attend a rescheduled date, you will have 30 days to obtain a refund that will be made available at your point of purchase.

For more information visit, ChrisStapleton.com/tour.

To keep up with Chris Stapleton, you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Chris Stapleton’s All American Road Show ORIGINAL 2020 Tour Dates:

March 11 – Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center#
March 12 – Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center#
March 14 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field*
March 20 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum+
March 21 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC+
April 22 – Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center+
April 23 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center+
April 25 – Lexington, KY @ A Concert for Kentucky – Kroger Field†
June 4 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater‡
June 5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion‡
June 6 – San Bernardino, CA @ Glen Helen Amphitheater‡
June 11 – Bakersfield, CA @ Mechanics Bank Arena°
June 12 – Sacramento, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre°
June 13 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre°
June 18 – Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Arena°
June 19 – Portland, OR @ Sunlight Supply Amphitheater°
June 20 – George, WA @ The Gorge Amphitheatre°
June 25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre§
June 26 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center§
June 30 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest at American Family Insurance Amphitheater^
July 16 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena##
July 17 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center##
July 18 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park**
July 23 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater##
July 24 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview##
July 25 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center##
July 30 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain++
July 31 – Philadelphia, PA @ BB&T Pavilion++
August 1 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center++
August 6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center++
August 7 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion++
August 8 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek++
August 12 – Gilford, NH @ Bank NH Pavilion††
August 13 – Gilford, NH @ Bank NH Pavilion††
August 20 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center††
August 29 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field‡‡
October 1 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena+
October 2 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena+
October 8 – State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center+
October 9 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall+
October 10 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden+
October 15 – Columbia, MO @ Mizzou Arena+
October 16 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center+ (on-sale February 14)
October 17 – Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena+ (on-sale February 14)
October 22 – Lubbock, TX @ United Supermarket Arena+
October 23 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center+ (on-sale March 27)

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Country Music Artists Who Started Out As Songwriters

October 1, 2019/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

Behind every one of our favorite songs is a team of songwriters, who are quietly creating beautiful lyrics and enticing melodies. In some cases, like with “Humble and Kind,” by Lori McKenna, a single songwriter is the brains behind the entire song. Lately, it seems songwriters are stepping out into the limelight, releasing their own music to the world as solo artists.

Here are some of our favorite songwriters turned solo artists:

HARDY

HARDY is the man behind several number one songs. Most recently he co-wrote “God’s Country” for Blake Shelton, as well as, “Up Down” for Morgan Wallen. For the last year or so, the singer-songwriter has ventured out on his own, releasing two EP’s THIS OLE BOY and WHERE TO FIND ME, while also creating a masterpiece of a collaborative full-length record called HIXTAPE, Vol. 1. In his short time center-stage, HARDY has toured with the likes of Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, and Dan + Shay. This December, we’ll finally get to catch a full set from the rising artist, when he embarks on his first headlining tour. We are pumped to see what HARDY brings to the table next with his creative and unique music. Check out our interview with him to learn more about his transition from songwriter to artist.

Chris Stapleton

Before he shot to stardom with his debut record Traveller, Chris Stapleton was one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters. Stapleton co-wrote Kenny Chesney’s number one, “Never Wanted Nothing More,” George Strait’s “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright,” and Luke Bryan’s “Drink a Beer.” He’s even ventured out of the genre, both collaborating on songs for Grammy winner, Adele and Ed Sheeran, as well as, performing with Justin Timberlake and P!nk. As a solo artist, Stapleton is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, several Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as, many Country Music Awards. It’s clear that he will continue to be a staple in the music industry for decades to come.

Lee Brice

Since 2006, Lee Brice has warmed our hearts with his lyrics and made our souls dance with his melodies. Before making it as a solo artist, Brice co-wrote songs for Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, and Garth Brooks. It wasn’t until 2010 that he released his debut record Love Like Crazy, which garnered nominations for its title track. Even after finding success with his own music and releasing four albums, Brice still finds time to write for other artists. Most recently he co-wrote “Boy” for Faith Hill. It has been two years since Brice gave us new music of his own, so we’re hopeful that he has more music in the works in 2020!

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Maren Morris

One of our favorite songstresses in the industry, Maren Morris, started her incredible career as a songwriter. She penned songs for artists like Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Jessie James Decker, and Brothers Osborne. Now she is one of the most notable women singer-songwriters in country music. Her sophomore record GIRL has already broken records and the title track was the first song by a female to grab the top spot on country radio in months. As if Morris isn’t busy enough, she continues to expand her platform, spreading the message of female empowerment and strength, as one of the members of the new all female super-group The Highwomen. We admire Morris’ confidence and look forward to her future success.

Josh Kerr

Hit songwriter, Josh Kerr recently exploded on to the scene as a solo artist! In just a month, he has garnered attention for his debut songs, “Still Our Town,” and “Oklahoma,” as well as for proposing to Maddie & Tae’s, Taylor Dye. Musically speaking, Kerr has penned Keith Urban’s top 20 hit, “Never Comin’ Down,” Abby Anderson’s “GOOD LORD,” as well as, “If My Heart Had a Heart” by Cassadee Pope and several songs on Kelsea Ballerini’s debut album. Most recently, he even co-wrote Maddie & Tae’s “Bathroom Floor.” Kerr is already a respected songwriter and producer in Nashville, and we cannot wait to see how his career as a solo artist will blossom.

Ingrid Andress

One of our favorite new songstresses, Ingrid Andress started her career as a songwriter. Before she shared her own prolific music with the world, she wrote for artists such as Alicia Keys, Sam Hunt, and Charlie XCX. Andress even received co-writer credits on Lauren Jenkins record No Saint, which was released earlier this year. She’s one of the most unique vocalists in country music right now, but her exquisite knack for storytelling will always be paramount. We can’t wait to see how her way with words and arrangements will manifest in more of her own music in the future.

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Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, and Friends Shine on CMT Crossroads

September 30, 2019/in Blog /by Kristina Callahan

Sheryl Crow invited some of her friends for an hour-long special on CMT this past Friday night (9/27) Crossroads: Sheryl Crow & Friends included special behind-the-scenes interviews and intimate performances of songs featured on Crow’s new album, Threads. Instead of the usual Crossroads atmosphere with a large crowd and big stage, this hour-long special was intimate and raw mostly taking place in what seems like an attic turned music room. Guitars hang on the wall and her entire band is playing behind her.

Chris Stapleton is just one of the six artists who joined Crow on the CMT special. Two of the most recognizable voices in the last few decades, Crow and Stapleton sang a song co-written by both of them, “Tell Me When It’s Over.” “When Chris Stapleton says ‘I want to write a song,’ I’m like yes. There’s a few of you who are holding onto that baton and keep it going forward—people who write really great, people who play really great, that know what their influences are. They’re unabashedly unashamed of their influences and that’s one of the reasons I wanted to get you on the record. I just feel like you’re an extension of all the people I’ve loved for me and I love writing with you,” Crow tells Stapleton as they sit down together before their performance. Crow’s smooth voice blends with Stapletons’s grittiness for the perfect combination. The GRAMMY award-winning songstress played the piano while Stapleton played the guitar.

You can check out the full episode on CMT. In addition to “Tell Me When It’s Over,” you’ll hear these songs on the one-hour special:

“Everything Is Broken” – ft. Jason Isbell; written by Bob Dylan

“Tell Me When It’s Over” – ft. Chris Stapleton; written by Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton

“Nobody’s Perfect” – ft. Emmylou Harris; written by Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott

“Still the Good Old Days” – ft. Joe Walsh; written by Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh

“Don’t” – ft. Lucius; written by Sheryl Crow

“Live Wire” – ft. Bonnie Raitt; written by Sheryl Crow, Jeff Trott

Her latest studio album, Threads, came out August 30th and features duets with some of the most notable names in music including Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson.

“I became inspired to record an album of musical experiences with the legacy artists who inspired me to want to be a great songwriter, musician, and producer. It is a celebration with them, and a tribute to them. Just as importantly, I wanted to work with younger artists on this record, who I believe will pick up the torch and continue to light the way for humanity with their stories and their songs for many years to come. Their music inspires me every day,” Crow says about the album.

To keep up with Crow and her new album, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

“Tell Me When It’s Over” and other music from both Crow and Stapleton is available where you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our “New Country Music” playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Chris Stapleton & Pink Collaborate On “Love Me Anyway”

May 1, 2019/in Blog /by Rebekah Milsted

Country singer Chris Stapleton and pop singer Pink have a new song together called “Love Me Anyway” for her new album called “Hurts 2B Human”. The piano ballad is a collaboration of two artists from two very different genres coming together to create a stunningly beautiful song.

Pink co-wrote the track with Allen Shamblin and Tom Douglas, who are the writers behind Miranda Lambert’s hit song “The House That Built Me.” With the help of the pop star, the duo has created another personal song that will for sure be making its way to the top of the charts.

“Love Me Anyway” shows a vulnerable side of both artists. It’s about a girl asking her significant other could he love her no matter how mean she may get, if they’re miles apart from each other, if she flirts with someone else, etc. These questions are 100% relatable as who hasn’t asked their significant other if they would love you anyway even if you did something stupid?

Stapleton’s iconic voice comes in just shy of the second chorus but shows his true talent in the last minute of the song when you hear him sing, “Could you? (Could you still love me?) / Could you? (Pick up the pieces of me?) / Could you? (Could you still love me?) / Could you love me anyway?”

This isn’t the first time Stapleton has crossed over into the pop world as he is known for collaborating with Justin Timberlake on the song “Say Something” as well as their iconic performance together at the 2015 CMA Awards. It’s also not Pink’s first time teaming up with a country artist as she can be heard with Kenny Chesney on the award-winning song “Setting the World on Fire.”

Stapleton has been busy lately. Did you know he made his acting debut in the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ episode as a White Walker? He is also currently on tour and will be making a stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center on August 9th! Get your tickets here.

To keep up with Stapleton follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Love Me Anyway” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Chris Stapleton Lyrics To Use For Instagram Captions

October 31, 2018/in Blog, Instagram Captions /by Molly Holmberg

Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Although he was first hit songwriter in Nashville, Chris Stapleton has since released three studio albums and they have had major success in the country market. In the few years that have followed his rise to fame, Traveller has sold nearly 2 million copies, making it the first debut country album to reach number one since 2011! If you plan to catch the country crooner on tour this year, here are some of his best lyrics to use as Instagram captions.

1. “I got nobody to blame but me” – Nobody To Blame

2. “There are days that I can walk around like I’m alright, and I pretend to wear a smile on my face, and I could keep the pain from comin’ out of my eyes, but sometimes, sometimes, sometimes I cry” – Sometimes I Cry

3. “You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey, you’re as street as strawberry wine, you’re as warm as a glass of brandy” – Tennessee Whiskey

4. “Running on hope and a tank of gas like dreams ain’t just for dreamers” – When The Stars Come Out

5. “Cause I’m a traveler, oh, I’m a traveler” – Traveller

6.”Baby, I will be your parachute” -Parachute

7. “That’s the difference between whiskey and you” – Whiskey and You

8. “You only need a roof when it’s raining, you only need a fire when it’s cold, you only need a drink when the whiskey is the only thing that you have left to hold” – Parachute

9. “Broken halos that used to shine” -Broken Halos

10. “The more I live without you, just can’t forget about you, nobody else can set me free, baby, please come back to me” – Without Your Love

11. “I’ve got love enough to spare, that makes me a millionaire” – Millionaire

12. “Love is more precious than gold” – Millionaire

13. “I stay stoned on your love all the time” – Tennessee Whiskey

14. “Take your best shot, show me what you got, honey, I’m not afraid, rear back and take aim and fire away” – Fire Away

15. “Always lost and nowhere bound” – Traveller ”

16. But I love my life, man it’s something to see. It’s the kids and the dogs and you and me” – A Simple Song

17.”What’s love but just some confusion we don’t need” – Nobody’s Lonely Tonight

18. “Never thought it would happen to me, but this hard livin’ ain’t easy as it used to be” – Hard Living

19. “Tell my mama I did my best” – Death Row

20. “I got friends who know how to have a good time” – Outlaw State of Mine

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Best Country Music Concerts in NYC This Fall

October 11, 2018/in Blog /by Shanna Vitaliano

Although it may still feel a bit like summer out there, the summer concert season is now behind us. Break out the pumpkin spice everything and get ready for fall with the amazing line up of artists coming through NYC and its surrounding areas this season. Mark your calendars now for awesome shows and great entertainment. The following concerts are going to be happening within the next few months that will be sure help get us through the long, cold months!

Keith Urban – Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY
October 27th, 2018

Former Entertainer of the Year nominee, Keith Urban with special guest Kelsea Ballerini is bringing his Graffiti U World Tour to Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, October 27th. Be sure to expect an unbelievable show filled with energetic sing-alongs to classic fan favorites and Top 10 singles such as his latest, “Coming Home.”

Pistol Annies – Town Hall, NYC
November 2nd, 2018

Pistol Annies ft. Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley are back together in New York City for a special album release show. Only three cities were chosen, so if you score a ticket consider yourself extremely lucky! The concert is taking place at Town Hall in NYC on November 2nd, the same day their second album “Interstate Gospel” is released. For a sneak peak of their album, go to www.pistolannies.com to listen to 3 new tracks.

Chris Stapleton – Madison Square Garden, NYC
November 2nd, 2018

Who wants to see one of the most powerful voices in country music? Fortunately for us city folks, we will be graced with Chris Stapleton’s voice at Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 2nd for his All-American Road Show Tour. Stapleton will bring along special guests Marty Stuart & Brent Cobb.

Kane Brown – Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, NYC
November 7th, 2018

In light of his new album dropping November 9th, Kane Brown is bringing Clare Dunn along with him out on the Live Forever Tour making a stop at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday. November 7th.

Randy Rogers Band, Gramercy Theatre, NYC
November 17th, 2018

Randy Rogers Band is bringing a bit of Texas to the Big Apple alongside Parker McCullum for a guaranteed good time at Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan on Saturday, November 17th.

LANCO – Irving Plaza, NYC
November 29th, 2018

Fans of LANCO will have an opportunity to see them and special guest Travis Denning as they bring their “Hallelujah Nights Tour” to Irving Plaza in NYC on Thursday, November 29th. This is their first headlining tour and will give fans a chance to hear their album Hallelujah Nights all the way through!

Ashley McBryde – Gramercy Theatre, NYC
December 6th, 2018

Ashley McBryde is headlining the “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” Tour this Fall and bringing Dee White with her. She will be playing at Gramercy Theatre on Wednesday, December 6th in New York City. This is a show you don’t want to miss, and its a nice way to break up the week!

Chris Young/Dan + Shay/Morgan Evans – NYCB LIVE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY

December 7th, 2018

Nash FM’s “Nash Holiday Bash” with Chris Young ft. Dan + Shay & Morgan Evans is coming to NYCB LIVE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY on Friday, December 7th! Get in the holiday spirit and get tickets on sale now, or you can try to win your way in by listening to Nash FM!

Check out this playlist below to get you ready for the Fall concert season in NYC!

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Dillon Carmichael Plays His First NYC Show

June 19, 2018/in Blog, Concert Reviews /by Christina Bosch

The Rockwood Music Hall is an intimate venue, perfect for any artist’s very first show in New York City. Kentucky native Dillon Carmichael performed songs from his forthcoming debut album, due out later this summer to fans last night, bringing a little bit of Burgin, Kentucky to the Big Apple. “I ain’t ever seen TV’s that big, it’s like being in the future up here,” Carmichael tells us when he introduces himself before the show. “It’s been awesome, Y’all got a pretty cool place here, I even had a slice of pizza, best pizza I’ve ever had,” he laughed. We had the opportunity to chat over the phone last month for his Swag Spotlight Feature, where he explained he had never been to New York before.

His forty-five-minute, full band, showcase gave listeners a sneak peek into his debut album, filled with traditional country grit and a blend of soulful bluesy tones. The album which was produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Anderson East) features songs about growing up in a small town and loving the greats like Waylon and Haggard. He even performed a cover of the 1979 Jennings classic “Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line”.

He performed his current single “It’s Simple” towards the end of the evening, then closing out a night of country soul music with the title track to the album “Hell on an Angel” he explained that he is a huge Lynrd Skynrd fan and that he felt him in the room when they wrote that song that day. “This is my “Freebird”,” he said before playing the track to end his set.

Be sure to preorder Hell on an Angel here which is slated for release on August 17th from Riser House Records. Head to NYCountry Swag’s Instagram for exclusive videos from last night’s show.

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NYCS First Impression: Trent Harmon Releases Debut Album ‘You Got ‘Em All’

May 18, 2018/in Blog, First Impression /by Christina Bosch

Singer-songwriter, American Idol winner, and one of our 2017 Artists to Watch, Trent Harmon has taken two years to write, focus on his sound and is releasing his debut album to all retailers today. You Got ‘Em All features 11 tracks, 8 of which Harmon co-wrote including a song written by Chris Stapleton and one by Keith Urban. The project is deeply personal, including songs about heartbreak, falling in love quickly and even a song written for his grandmas, who are both named Betty.

The lyrics of each song, are a tribute to the different key players in Harmon’s life, including his most recent major breakup, chronicled in his current single and title track of the album. “You Got ‘Em All” was written in 45 minutes with Jordan Minton and Justin Ebach after Harmon got a phone call that his longtime girlfriend was moving to Thailand to follow her dreams. The track, which opens the album, starts quietly with haunting notes on a piano and allows the pain and sincerity seep through the simple production. Other standouts on the record include “My Money’s On You”, an uplifting, up-tempo song about believing in someone wholeheartedly as well as his ethereal cover of Sia’s “Chandelier” which helped him take the title home on American Idol back in 2016.

Sonically, Harmon blends his Mississippi roots with modern country and you’ll even hear some hints of soul, especially on “Falling” the Urban co-write. His incredible range carries the entire record, as he slides effortlessly into an airy falsetto that will captivate the listener. Between the combination of Harmon’s rich, vocal prowess with brilliant songwriting, You Got ‘Em All will thrill his current fans and certainly work to build a greater fan base within the country music genre. Grab your copy of You Got ‘Em All on iTunes or take a listen below and let us know your favorite song in the comments.

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NYCountry Swag Takes Country Radio Seminar: A Full Recap

February 13, 2018/in Blog, NYCountry Swag Takes Nashville /by Christina Bosch

The 49th Country Radio Seminar (CRS) took place this past week in Nashville, Tennessee at The Omni Hotel in Downtown Nashville. CRS is an annual three-day convention where country music and the radio industry gather to exchange ideas, set trends, introduce brands, launch artists and make decisions that affect every aspect of the genre’s future. The seminar includes new music from rising artists as well as some of the most established artists in the business.

Here are some highlights of our week down in Nashville including photos of our favorite artists. Head to our Instagram to see more exclusive content and videos.

During the opening ceremonies, attendees gathered in one of the Omni’s ballrooms to honor their sponsors for the week as well as to award Dierks Bentley with the 2018 Artist Humanitarian Award. Humbled by this award, Bentley took the stage to thank the committee who chose him and explain that he is happy to use his platform for a greater good. He received recognition for his charity work with his Miles & Music for Kids concert and the accompanying motorcycle ride. Over the last 10 years, the organization raised over 4 million dollars.

Next up, our team headed to Broken Bow Records’ showcase which included the signing of a brand new act, Everette The Band as well as performances from each of their talented stars including Walker McGuire, Lindsey Ell, Dustin Lynch, Granger Smith and Jimmie Allen.

Closing out the night of incredible music, Jason Aldean took the stage to perform “Tattoos On This Town”, “Any Ol’ Barstool” and his brand new single “You Make It Easy” for the attendees.

Aldean and Allen then headed to the Amazon Music & CRS Monday Night Showcase where they performed and Garth Brooks joined Aldean on stage for an epic duet of “Friends in Low Places”.

Heading down to Broadway, we stopped by Dierks Bentley’s brand new Bar, Whiskey Row, for a performance from Hot Country Knights, Bentley’s parody 90’s cover band. Fellow Universal Music Group labelmates Jordan Davis, Kassi Ashton, Maddie and Tae, Jon Pardi, Travis Denning, took the stage to sing classic 90’s hits including “Boot-Scootin’ Boogie”, “Any Man of Mine”, “Sold” and “Lesson in Leavin'”.

Tuesday, Day 2 of the seminar was filled with 26 artists, performing their new music for the radio and media attendees. Every year the UMG Luncheon which takes place at the historic Ryman Auditorium is a highlight of the week and this year was certainly no different. After grabbing our boxed lunch, we headed inside to sit 4th row ready for some incredible music. Performers at the luncheon included newcomers, Jordan Davis, Kassi Ashton, Travis Denning, and Brandon Lay. Each of the rising artists that have just been signed to Universal Music Group were so grateful for the opportunity to play the on the historic stage for the most prestigious names in radio. Other acts to perform were Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Maddie & Tae, Jon Pardi and Luke Bryan. Highlights included Vince Gill singing a new song he wrote about sexual misconduct and the powerful movement happening in the world and keeping with the theme, Keith Urban singing his latest single “Female” with Nicolle Gaylon who co-wrote the song.

Next up we stopped by the NASH FM Nashville campus to visit our friends Ty, Kelly & Chuck and Elaina and Shawn from Nash Nights Live. Then we headed back to the Omni to catch the Sony Showcase. This guitar pull or acoustic round featured some of Sony’s biggest acts as well as newly signed artists. The first round included Chris Young, Walker Hayes, LANco, Luke Combs and Cam. Each took turns singing their radio singles and Cam even performed a haunting version of a song she wrote with pop singer Sam Smith called “Palace”. The second round featured Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Maren Morris. Morris sang her very first radio number one, “I Could Use a Love Song” as well as “Rich” which impacts country radio today.

We then headed to the Warner Suite to catch one of our favorite rising artists, Cale Dodds perform his latest singles “People Watching” and “Take You Back”.

Our final day of the seminar concluded with two shows at the theatre in the Omni hotel. The first was Big Machine’s Luncheon which featured a remarkable performance by the newest artists to join their label Trent Harmon and Tyler Rich. Thomas Rhett also performed his latest single “Marry Me” and Brett Young played his no. 1 hits. Making their official comeback as a duo, Sugarland sang their smash “Baby Girl”, “Stuck On You” and their new single “Still the Same”.

The culmination of three great days ended with New Faces, a critically acclaimed event which features the brightest rising country acts of the previous year. This year was no different, taking the stage with their full bands to each play three of their most popular hits was Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Midland, Lauren Alaina and Luke Combs.

Overall, Country Radio Seminar was an incredible three days for New York Country Swag, being a small part of bringing new country music to listeners and followers in New York City and beyond. We are already looking forward to next years seminar!

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First Impression: Anderson East ‘Encore’

January 12, 2018/in Blog, First Impression /by Christina Bosch

Country music is always transitioning and changing and the fluidity of it all allows genres to mesh and to come together to create something magical. That is exactly what you will find on Anderson East‘s second full-length LP, titled Encore, available everywhere today.

Dripping with soul, tenderness and plenty of angsty horns, each song combines rock, blues, country, jazz, and Americana so you soon forget which genre box he should be in and start appreciating the rising star’s undeniable talent.

Encore features insanely talented co-writers such as country megastar Chris Stapleton (“King For A Day,” “If You Keep Leaving Me”), pop sensation Ed Sheeran, and Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid (“All On My Mind”) The first single off of the project, “All On My Mind” has garnered over two million streams on Spotify.

East knows when to wail and knows when to quietly express his sentiment, giving the entire album and irrefutable cohesiveness. Encore also features two covers, including Willie Nelson’s “Somebody Pick Up My Pieces” and Ted Hawkins’ “Sorry You’re Sick”. East adds his own spin on each of the songs, making them sound brand new.

East was on the road with Stapleton’s “All American Road Show” tour, building his fan base and introducing his signature sound to the Stapelton fans. Listen to the full album below and be sure to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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