Saturday, 6 October 2018

Country Bites News snippets September 24, 2018 – September 30, 2018

BREAKING NEWS
Country Routes British News
Bournemouth singer-songwriter Helena Mace (Website) bring you news of this year’s BCMA Awards hosts, a big moment for Catherine McGrath, Ashley McBryde goes somewhere, and Stuart Landon goes number 1. 
Country News – 3 October 2018 with Shannon McCombs
This week… Hear Thomas Rhett talk about the connection between dating his wife and his #1 song "Marry Me." Shannon catches up with Darryl Worley about recording his new album outside of Music City. Plus, Miranda Lambert hits more milestones in her career!
UK NEWS
On the BBC Radio 2 Playlist for the week commencing Saturday 29 September 2018
A Playlist:
Carrie Underwood - Love Wins
C Playlist
Elle King - Shame added to the "C" Playlist

(18 Sept 2018) Foreign Affairs are an Alt/Americana duo consisting of brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell.
The duo are set to release the first single from their record on October 26th. They worked with Whispering Bob Harris and his son Miles Myerscough-Harris who produced the record with them, the single "Faded" will be featured on a special BBC4 Television show presented by Bob Harris later this year. 

(19 Sept 2018) Nathan Carter’s brand new album "Born For The Road" will be available to pre order from Friday 12th October
You Can Pre-Order you signed copy directly from the website or from Sharpe Music
The new album has 15 new recordings including the hit singles ‘Give It To Me’ & ‘Winnie O’Neill’
FULL LIST OF TRACKS:
Winnie O'Neill / She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful / Love Is A Beautiful Dance / If You Wanna Find Gold / Right All Right
There You Are / Misty Unbelievable / The World Looks Better With You / Jug Of Sangria / Give It To Me / Little Rock / Garden Party/ Why Walk When You Can Fly / Last The Rest Of Your Life/ Dan O’hara

With his new, high-octane television special now airing across America on PBS, Nathan Carter returns from Ireland for his second North American tour. He’ll bring his magnetic onstage presence, Irish warmth, and infectious energy to 9 cities between Nov. 14 and Dec. 4.
Backed by his 6-piece band with a diverse program from adult contemporary (“Caledonia”, “The Rare Auld Times”, “Jealous of the Angels”) to unplugged traditional Celtic music, these concerts will feature Chloë Agnew (former star of Celtic Woman, who will perform solos and duets with Nathan), ace Irish accordionist Ronnie Kennedy, and Canadian fiddle and step dancing champions, The Fitzgeralds.
Nathan Carter is delighted to announced that his autobiography ‘Born For the Road’ published on the 27th September. Signings took place at Liverpool (Waterstones) Dublin, Belfast (SOLD OUT - Eason Donegall Place, Weds October 24th at 1pm) and Derry (SOLD OUT - Eason Foyleside, Friday Dec 7th at 4pm) www.easons.com/nathancarterevents

 (22 Sept 2018) UK Country Duo Of The Year The Shires were UKCountryRadio.com's Spotlight UK Artist. Listeners could enjoy Ben and Crissie's music throughout the weekend and hear them in conversation on the UK Country Showcase from 12noon on Saturday and Sunday lunchtime. Listen back to their interview with CEO Allan Watkiss >> here


On Sept 14th The Shires released a new single "Ahead Of The Storm" (Alex Joseph Remix) still tagged as "country" despite the autotune Spotify It had little interest on iTunes and quickly fell off the Top 200 UK iTunes Singles chart. There was no sign of it in the Top 150 all-genre iTunes tracks over the weekend Sept 15 & 16. Sales will have been in the 10’s and below 30 pure sales.

Watch how The Shires made performing at 2 Festivals in 1 Day possible!
We had such a brilliant time playing at BBC Radio 2 Live at Hyde Park and then headlining The Long Road Festival that same night!

 (28 Sept 2018) The Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - are bringing their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in 2019 and will perform classics spanning their career, including “Hotel California,” “One of These Nights,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Desperado,” and many more. The tour begins on Sunday 26 May at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium, and includes concerts in Cologne, Munich, Amsterdam, Zurich, Stockholm, Copenhagen, London (Wembley Stadium 23 June 2019; with Special Guest Sheryl Crow), Manchester (Manchester Arena Weds 26 June 2019), Birmingham (Arena Birmingham Fri 28 June 2019), Liverpool (Liverpool Echo Arena Sun 30 June 2019), Leeds (First Direct Arena Tues 2 July 2018), Glasgow (The SSE Hydro Thurs 4 July 2019), and Dublin.
On Sale From 5-Oct-2018 09:00 Live Nation | Eagles - Events

UK Singer songwriter Stuart Landon (Facebook) with his single “I Can't Take It Anymore” (Amazon UK - UK iTunes ) climbed to number one on the UK Country iTunes Single chart and peaking at #145 on all-genre ratings. He beat out Caleb and Kelsey and Carrie Underwood’s “Love Wins” to top the chart.
The single aired on Baylen Leonard’s Front Porch show on Chris Country Radio (Oct 6). Baylen said “It’s a great song so it’s good to have it on the show”’
“I Can’t Take It Anymore” is very special as it is his first solo single!  He has written, recorded and produced it himself.
Despite being a song about a destructive relationship where he is the victim of mental abuse, the song is an upbeat toe tapper with a very catchy tune.
Stuart’s EP, OUTMANNED, NEVER OUTGUNNED is due for release in November.
Stuart has his EP launch party on Sunday 18th November at The Maze, Nottingham (257 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FT) Doors: 19:30 Tickets are available from WeGotTickets. Support comes from Kezia Gill and Tom Wright as support (full details are on the Country Lowdown Calendar).
In case you can’t quite place the name, Stuart is the frontman of Angels With Dirty Faces, who have had a very successful last 2 years.
After being signed to a label with his indie band The Establishment and touring with Status Quo and Ocean Colour Scene, Stuart went back to his country roots to form the Angels With Dirty Faces.
His USA tour begins at the end of January 2019 and will see him tour New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.
His first solo release is under Halo Music. For all enquiries please contact his management EMAIL

UK CHART NEWS

Official UK Top 100 Singles Chart (Week Ending 4 October 2018)
28 September 2018 - 4 October 2018
Calvin Harris & Sam Smith with Promises held at No.1 (59,059 sales, including 43,887 from sales-equivalent streams + 15,172 sales)

Official UK Top 100 Albums Chart (Week Ending 4 October 2018)
28 September 2018 - 4 October 2018
There was no change at the top of the album chart with Eminem’s KAMIKAZE holding for a fourth straight week on sales of 18,339 copies (including 9,366 from sales-equivalent streams + 8,973 pure sales) - the lowest for a No.1 album since Ed Sheeran’s Divide topped 57 weeks ago on sales of 13,975.

Kylie Minogue with GOLDEN rose 56-40 (2,138 sales) in her 19th chart frame. Kylie’s eponymous fifth album a No.4 success in 1994 – sold 1,071 copies on vinyl before being deleted. It has now been reissued as a Sainsbury’s exclusive on white vinyl, in which format it sold 1,587 copies last week to re-enter the chart at No.67.

Carrie Underwood with CRY PRETTY fell 16-89 in her second week with 1,000 estimated sales (2-week total 5,400 sales).

Official UK Country Album Top 20 (Week Ending 4 October 2018)
28 September 2018 - 4 October 2018
Carrie Underwood with CRY PRETTY held at #1 (2 weeks; #1 peak)
Catherine McGrath with TALK OF THIS TOWN rose 4-2 (9 weeks; #1 peak)
Kacey Musgraves with GOLDEN HOUR held at No.3 (26 weeks; #1 peak)
Dawn Landes with MEET ME AT THE RIVER rose 5-4 (2 weeks; #4 peak)
Clare Bowen with CLARE BOWEN fell 2-5 (4 weeks; #1 peak)
Kelsea Ballerini with UNAPOLOGETICALLY rose 10-6 (32 weeks; #1 peak)
Neil Young & Promise Of The Real with PARADOX - OST rose 16-7 (19 weeks; #4 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 2 fell 7-8 (43 weeks; #1 peak)
Chris Stapleton with FROM A ROOM - VOL 1 rose 13-9 (73 weeks; #1 peak)
Wandering Hearts with WILD SILENCE fell 6-10 (33 weeks; #1 peak)
Outside the Top 10
John Prine with THE TREE OF FORGIVENESS fell 9-11 (24 weeks; #2 peak)
Brett Young with BRETT YOUNG fell 8-12 (49 weeks; #4 peak)
Luke Combs with THIS ONE'S FOR YOU TOO fell 11-13 (17 weeks; #5 peak)

COUNTRY ALBUM & SINGLES RELEASES

(25 Sept 2018) Deanna Wheeler - Deanna Wheeler (2018 Deanna Wheeler)
10 Tracks/Time: 36:23 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Texas singer-songwriter-siren Deanna Wheeler's fiery debut album, showcasing her rock & soul vocals backed w/ a classic country kick and lyrics of life, addiction & love-gone wrong.

(28 Sept 2018) Come See About Me - A Benefit for the IBMA Trust Fund (Mountain Home Music Company)
11 Tracks/Time: 36:06 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #127 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#1058 US iTunes all-genres)
A family of artists from the Mountain Home Music Company have come together to record and release a special album that sends a message of hope and help. COME SEE ABOUT ME: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund releases Sept. 28th from the award-winning label. The 11-track concept offering, created to generate income for and awareness of the Fund, features Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Donna Ulisse, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Grascals, Sideline, Lonesome River Band, Balsam Range, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and Love Canon and other special guests.

(28 Sept 2018) Loretta Lynn - Wouldn’t It Be Great (Legacy Recordings) 
13 Tracks/Time: 36:20 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #13 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#674 UK iTunes all-genres) | Debut #2 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#33 US iTunes all-genres)
Recorded at Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, TN with producers Patsy Lynn Russell and John Carter Cash, the 13-track project includes new songs (“Ruby’s Stool,” “Ain’t No Time To Go,” “I’m Dying For Someone To Live For”) and newly-recorded renditions of recent compositions (“God Makes No Mistakes”) and classics (“Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)”).

(28 Sept 2018) The Louvin Brothers - Love And Wealth: The Lost Recordings/Modern Harmonic
30 Tracks UK iTunes
Debut # UK Country iTunes Album Chart (# UK iTunes all-genres)
The two-CD/double-LPs feature 29 unreleased songwriting demos by brothers Ira and Charlie Louvin from 1951-1956, as well as a spoken audio letter from Ira.

(28 Sept 2018) Leslie Cours Mather - I’m a Survivor
11 Tracks/Time: 42:05 Pop/ Singer-Songwriter Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

(28 Sept 2018) Foster & Allen - Putting On the Style' (Audio Version) IRE 
50 Tracks/Time: 2:37:18 Pop Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Debut #7 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#534 UK iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) The Earls Of Leicester - Live at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame (New Rounder)
26 Tracks/Time: 1:12:30 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #19 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (#919 UK iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) The Black Lillies - Stranger to Me (Attack Monkey Productions/ Thirty Tigers)
13 Tracks Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #56 UK Country iTunes Album Chart (# US iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) Mark Leach - Where I Wanna Be (Burn The Ship Records)
10 Tracks/Time: 33:05 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #6 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#98 US iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) Masey McLain - To the Dreamers (EP; Masey McLain)
6 Tracks/Time: 21:38 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #37 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#309 US iTunes all-genres), then #60
An actress more than likely living out of a suitcase, drinking coffee, and ready for anything
https://www.facebook.com/MaseyMcLain/ (7,726 Likes)

(28 Sept 2018) Tim Williams - Magnolia City (WeWax Entertainment)
10 Tracks/Time: 36:23 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com
Debut #92 US Country iTunes Album Chart (#751 US iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) Stephanie Rose - Sprout (EP, Stephanie Rose)      
6 Tracks/Time: 20:20 Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Stephanie Rose has been climbing her way up in the country music scene since she won The Global Country Star Search in Edmonton, AB.After completing three radio tours in August for her single "Rusted Love" and currently promoting her new single "Crushed" , Stephanie will be returning to Nashville in April to finish her second EP with producers RyLee Madison (ECMA Country Recording of the Year) and Clay Krasner (touring bass player for Terri Clark) of 7-17 Music in Nashville, TN.

(28 Sept 2018) Kendall Gary - This Is To You (Kendall Gary)
10 Tracks/Time: 33:10 Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

(28 Sept 2018) Stephanie Urbina Jones - Tularosa (Casa Del Rio Records)
14 Tracks/Time: 45:04 UK iTunes - Amazon.com

(28 Sept 2018) Amy Ray - Holler (Daemon Records)
14 Tracks/Time: Alt-Country & Americana Amazon UK (out Nov 2) - UK iTunes - Amazon.com

(28 Sept 2018) Harper Grae - Buck Moon Medleys (Grae Area Records/ONErpm)
4 Tracks/ Time: 14:13 Amazon UK 
The four-song collection was co-written by Grae, following the death of her mother, along with Jennifer Hanson and Nick Brophy, who also co-produced the record. 

(28 Sept 2018) Dina Andrews - Complicated (The Pink Cowgirl) UK/ Jersey
9 Tracks/Time: 29:20 Amazon UK - UK iTunes

(28 Sept 2018) Emma King - Electric Soul Therapy (Great British Songwriting Co) UK
11 Tracks/ Time: 46:27 Rock/ Roots Rock Amazon UK - UK iTunes 
Debut #198 Rock iTunes Album Chart (#932 UK iTunes all-genres), then #982

Her new single 'War Paint' is available to download/stream now! Electric Soul Therapy album release on September 28, 2018: Preorder https://listnin.co/EmmaKingEST



 With her new album Electric Soul Therapy, Emma King has felt the pull of Intercontinental music-making once more. It was recorded both in the UK and the US, showcasing an evolved sound of Roots, Rock and Soul, alongside the idiosyncratic charm and power of Emma's voice. Featuring Steely Dan's fabulous Keith Carlock on drums, the album is underpinned with a master-crafted authentic feel, and also features film/tv composer Michael Whittaker on Keyboards, David Santos (Elton John, Billy Joel), Chas Sandford (CHICAGO & Stevie Nicks) and many more… Full online and social media campaign including Facebook advertising. Selected radio play and press/omline album reviews. Live dates for later in the year.       

(28 Sept 2018) Various - Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2 * CHRISTMAS *
16 tracks Amazon.com
Popular faith-based, multi-faceted brand, Country Faith, featuring the top Country, Christian and Gospel Music stars in recorded, book and ancillary products, continues to expand its catalog with the release of two new albums, Country Faith Southern Gospel on Sept. 21 and Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2 on Sept. 28. With eight album releases to date and $2.5 million in retail sales, the Country Faith music series continues their trail of long-term success as the compilation continues to expand its brand and grow in popularity.
Distributed through Curb/Word Entertainment, both albums will be available through digital retailers, including Apple Music and Amazon.  Country Faith Southern Gospel CD’s will also be available in retail stores across the country. Country Faith Christmas Vol. 2 will be sold exclusively in Cracker Barrel stores and is one of only four featured Christmas releases at Cracker Barrel’s over 600 stores, which are located across the U.S.
The new holiday release follows the original Country Faith Christmas album, which was released in October 2013.  Following its release, the album became the #1 CD Pick in People Country and was featured in Parade magazine as well as many other national publications, including Billboard, Country Weekly and more. Additionally, Country Faith Christmas debuted in the Top 10 on Apple Music's Top Country Album Chart.

(29 Sept 2018) Crying Time - Last Saturday Night (Wisconsin Chair Company)
14 Tracks/ Time: 45:33 Amazon UK

(28 Sept 2018) Jessie James Decker - Boots (Single; Epic Records) UK iTunes
Debut #19 US Country iTunes Singles Chart (#104 US iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) Emily Ann Roberts - Stuck on Me + You - Single
Time: 2:57 UK iTunes
Debut #19 US Country iTunes Singles Chart (#142 US iTunes all-genres)

(28 Sept 2018) Stuart Landon - I Can't Take It Anymore (Single) UK
Amazon UK - UK iTunes
Debut #4 UK Country iTunes Single Chart (#242 UK iTunes all-genres), then #3 (#185 all-genres), then #1 (#154, 149, 145 all-genres), then #2 (#172) | Sun Sept 30: #18 (#1032 iTunes all-genres)), then #68

(28 Sept 2018) Cinder Hill - Know When It Is Wrong (Single; 2018 Cinder Hill) UK
3:17 UK iTunes
Debut: No.112 UK Country iTunes, then #89, then #95

BLUEGRASS NEWS
(28 Sept 2018) 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards
Where: Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, North Carolina | When: Thursday, September 28

The 28th Annual IBMA Awards Show were hosted by Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, acclaimed artists in their respective careers and GRAMMY winners in their duo work. The theme for this Awards Show was The Bluegrass Songbook, a common language spoken by bluegrass musicians the whole world over, and a context for one-of-a-kind pairings of stellar musicians in musical performance that bridge styles, generations and borders.
Some of the most decorated artists in bluegrass, such as Balsam Range, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and the Travelin’ McCourys, picked up even more International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 27) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Other top winners included longtime favorites like Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Special Consensus, and Becky Buller.

Hosted by Hot Rize, the awards show also included the induction of three new members of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame: Ricky Skaggs, Tom T and Dixie Hall, and Paul Williams.
A total of 17 honors were awarded, going to instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, producers, and ensembles.
Balsam Range was honored with the “Entertainer of the Year” Award at the 29th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards held in Raleigh last week. The western North Carolina-based group previously won this award in 2014. Band member Buddy Melton (fiddle, lead and tenor vocals) took home the 2018 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Award and Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone & lead vocals) won the Bass Player of the Year Award. The award-winning group also features Darren Nicholson (mandolin, octave mandolin, lead vocals, baritone and low tenor vocals), Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo), and Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals). Read More Country Music News International

Instrumentalist awards were presented to Michael Cleveland (fiddle), Sierra Hull (mandolin), Justin Moses (Dobro), Ned Luberecki (banjo), Tim Surrett (bass) and Molly Tuttle (guitar). Hot Rize, the IBMA’s first-ever Entertainer of the Year recipient in 1990, hosted the show.
Previously-announced inductees into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame – Ricky Skaggs, Paul Williams, Tom T. and Dixie Hall – were honored at the evening’s show.

The recipients of the 2018 IBMA Awards, presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association, are listed below:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Balsam Range
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Travelin’ McCourys
SONG OF THE YEAR: “If I’d Have Wrote That Song” – Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers (artist), Larry Cordle/Larry Shell/James Silvers (writers)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Rivers & Roads – Special Consensus (artist), Alison Brown (producer), Compass Records (label)
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF A YEAR: “Speakin’ to That Mountain” – Becky Buller (artist), Becky Buller/Jeff Hyde (writers), Crepe Paper Heart (album), Stephen Mougin (producer), Dark Shadow Recording (label)
INSTRUMENTAL RECORDED PERFORMANCE: “Squirrel Hunters” – Special Consensus with John Hartford, Rachel Baiman, Christian Sedelmyer, and Alison Brown (artist), Traditional arranged by Alison Brown/Special Consensus (writers), Rivers & Roads (album), Alison Brown (producer), Compass Records (label)
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR: The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR: “Swept Away” – Missy Raines with Alison Brown, Becky Buller, Sierra Hull, and Molly Tuttle (artists), single release, Alison Brown (producer), Compass Records (label)
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Brooke Aldridge
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Buddy Melton (One one of the most gifted tenor voices in bluegrass and Americana today. His range and tones largely give BALSAM RANGE its identifying sound) https://www.buddymelton.net/music
BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ned Luberecki
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tim Surrett
DOBRO PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Justin Moses
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Michael Cleveland
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Molly Tuttle
MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Sierra Hull

AUSSIE NEWS

 CMC Rocks 14 - 17, March 2019
Australia’s Premiere Country Music Festival Returns To Willowbank In 2019
WHERE: WILLOWBANK, IPSWICH QLD
WHEN: Thursday 14* – Sunday 17 March 2019 | WEBSITE
“It’s amazing… how much energy this crowd has!” – Kelsea Ballerini
“The fans are crazy, they camp out for days, they just make the most of this experience. You look out over a crowd and you realise ‘I have fans over here!’ and there is nothing more special than that.” – Luke Bryan
Topping the CMR ROCKS bill for 2019 is one of the biggest duos in country music ever, with Florida Georgia Line making their return to the festival. Having collaborated with the likes of Tim McGraw, Ziggy Marley, and the Backstreet Boys in recent months, the group are undoubtedly on track to deliver a standout performance when they make their way back to Australia. Rounding out next year’s headliners are the likes of Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs, who will undoubtedly be giving audiences something to remember when they take the stage.
Plenty of other international acts will also be coming along for the ride, with Michael Ray, Cam, Carly Pearce, The Sisterhood Band, Devin Dawson, Locash, and Frankie Ballard making the trip. Of course, we won’t be without stunning Aussie talent either, with Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jedd Hughes, Imogen Clark, and Melanie Dyer also on the lineup.

CANADIAN NEWS
(24 Sept 2018) NEW MUSIC FROM Genevieve Fisher "Nothin' With You"
Genevieve Fisher's new release "Nothin' With You". Written by Genevieve and her producer Jason Massey, this track may very well showcase her vocal capability better than any of her previous releases. The sultry side of Genevieve's vocals combined with captivating lyrics may just make this one of the sexiest songs on Canadian Country radio. The flawless production, which has become Genevieve's release trademark, was once again created by Nashville producer Jason Massey. Written early in 2018, Genevieve traveled back to Nashville in July of 2018 to put the finishing touches on the track.

(26 Sept 2018) Ashlynne Vince Teams With Garth Brooks Daughter Allie Colleen For Her Latest Single
What do you get when you write with a super stars daughter namely Allie Brooks, put together great production and vocals that stand out? You get and outstanding single "God Bless This House" which is Ashlynne Vince's 6th single to Canadian Country Radio and 8th single released overall.
This song was co-written by Ashlynne Vince and Allie Brooks (Garth Brooks' daughter) and is a heartbreaking but hopeful story with a message - remembering a loved one who has passed away. If the words didn't tell the complete story, the haunting sounds of the steel guitar complete the rich imagery in this tender ballad.

NEWS
(28 Sept 2018) Kellie Pickler to Host Hallmark’s “Christmas: A Second Look” Special
“Christmas: A Second Look Preview Special” will provide a continuation of the sneak peeks for the Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas original movies and, this time, it will be hosted by Kellie Pickler. The country music top-charter will make her own Countdown to Christmas debut this November in “Christmas in Graceland”. “Christmas: A Second Look” this Saturday, September 29th at 11PM / 10c on Hallmark Channel.

AWARDS
(26 Sept 2018) Who Run The World: CMA CEO Sarah Trahern is being inducted into the 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement by the Nashville YWCA. She'll be honored Oct. 11 at the 27th annual AWA celebration at the Music City Center's Davidson Ballroom.

TV
(24 Setp 2018) Bobby Bones To Make 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut Tonight
iHEARTMEDIA nationally syndicated "The Bobby Bones Show" host Bobby Bones (38) made his debut on ABC-TV's "Dancing With The Stars" (Sept 24) for the show's 27th season premiere.
BONES was paired with dance pro Sharna Burgess (33) to compete against fellow contestants Country artist/former "The Dukes Of Hazzard" star John Schneider, former NFL player Demarcus Ware, Disney Channel actor Milo Manheim, American Alpine skier and Paralympian Danelle Umstead, ABC-TV's "The Bachelorette" contestant Joe "Grocery Store Joe" Amabile, former "The Facts Of Life" star Nancy Mckeon, retired gymnast Mary Lou Retton, singer/songwriter Tinashe, actor Juan Pablo Di Pace, stand-up comedienne Nikki Glaser, model Alexis Ren, and actress Evanna Lynch.



(26 Sept 2018) Black River Entertainment's Kelsea Ballerini joined The Chainsmokers (9/26) on nationally syndicated "The ELLEN DEGENERES Show" for a performance of their collaboration, "This Feeling."  Watch it here

BABY NEWS
(28 Sept 2019) Sam Outlaw posted Magnus Ray Morgan was born 9 days ago, but due to some scary complications during labor he spent the first week of his life in the NICU. Without going into all the details I just want to say how thankful we are to have him and mom home safe. Thanks for all your prayers and love. - Photo

(28 Sept 2018) Crib Note: EMI Nashville's Brandon Lay and wife Nicole welcomed son Ryder Knox (9/27). "God is so good," Lay posted on Instagram.

MUSIC NEWS
(24 Sept 2018) SiriusXM To Acquire Pandora
SIRIUSXM has entered into a definitive agreement under which SIRIUSXM will acquire PANDORA in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Following the completion of the transaction, there will be no immediate change in listener offerings. The combined company reports it will drive long-term growth by:
Capitalizing on cross-promotion opportunities between SIRIUSXM's base of more than 36 million subscribers across NORTH AMERICA and 23 million-plus annual trial listeners and PANDORA's more than 70 million monthly active users, which represents the largest digital audio audience in the U.S.

(25 Sept 2018) Apple Closes On Purchase Of Shazam
TECHCRUNCH reports that APPLE has closed on the deal to buy music recognition startup and app SHAZAM for approximately $400 million. “APPLE and SHAZAM have a long history together," said APPLE VP/APPLE MUSIC OLIVER SCHUSSER. "SHAZAM was one of the first apps available when we launched the App Store and has become a favorite app for music fans everywhere. With a shared love of music and innovation, we are thrilled to bring our teams together to provide users even more great ways to discover, experience and enjoy music.”

PRESS RELEASES
(25 Sept 2018) The Country Music Association Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and the City of Nashville Declare September 25, 2018 Country Music Association Day
The Country Music Association celebrates its 60th anniversary, as the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and the City of Nashville, officially proclaimed September 25, 2018 Country Music Association Day. CMA will host a special invite-only anniversary celebration Wednesday, Sept. 26 in Nashville.
Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. The organization, which started with 160 members, has grown to more than 7,400 industry professionals around the world representing every aspect of the business. The organization’s objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advance the growth of Country Music around the world.
Celebrating 60 Years of Country Music - www.cmaworld.com

(25 Sept 2018) Stephanie Urbina Jones and Mariachi Internacional Nueva Galicia performed with The Time Jumpers at their sold-out residency at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville,TN. They performed two songs, Charley Pride’s number-1 hit "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone" and Lynn Anderson's 1970 iconic song "Rose Garden," from Jones’ upcoming honky tonk classic country mariachi album, Tularosa.  The album releases this Friday, Sept. 28.
The Monday night audience was delighted and surprised when Mariachi Internacional Nueva Galicia took the stage with Jones. Players and listeners alike were radiant with excitement as the six-piece band kicked off the performance. Read more at countrymusicnewsinternational Watch the >> Facebook Video

(28 Sept 2018) Keb’ Mo’ and Rosanne Cash, both 4-time GRAMMY award-winners, known for their activism and philanthropic work, have teamed up to release, “Put A Woman In Charge;” an upbeat anthem with a timely message about female empowerment and embracing women in leadership roles.

Written by Keb’ Mo’, John Lewis Parker (“Hard Habit To Break,” “Can’t We Fall In Love Again”), and Beth Nielsen Chapman (“This Kiss,” “Happy Girl”), “Put A Woman In Charge” is now available through all digital retailers, including Apple Music, Amazon UK, Spotify, and more.

Keb’ Mo’ commented about the track, “’Put A Women In Charge’ is about trying something else.  There have been a lot of great achievements made by men or by the masculine, but maybe, just maybe, we’ve gotten too comfortable with the imbalance of men in power and have fallen short by not listening and embracing what women have to offer when they lead. I think the song should be heard and conversations need to be had. It’s about empowering each and every one of us to contribute, and to be brave to step forward and speak up.”

INTERVIEWS
(25 Sept 2018) Danielle Johnson Interview by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

(25 Sept 2018) Interview: Twinnie discusses new music, Tea with Twinnie, performing with Bryan Adams and more.
Building Our Own Nashville
Extract: You have some new material now –  tell us about some of the newish songs, and new album in the works. This is especially exciting for us as you were one of the first artists we ever wrote about.
I know, you have known me for such a long time now. Yeah, I got signed last year and we are building it slowly, the campaign. I have got a single out in October called Better When I’m Drunk and the album will be next year. There will be singles in between and videos and stuff. We are getting support slots and I am supporting Russell Dickerson when he comes over for Country Music Week.

COUNTRY FASHION
(27 Sept 2018) Lisa McHugh shared a photo wearing a Peace + Love Missguided Black High Neck Embellished Bodycon Dress (£150.00 Product product number: de910039). Introducing the 2017 peace + love collection. this is next level premium for the confident statement-breakers.



































Eclectic embellishment with its high neck, silver and gold beaded/studded embellishment, long sleeves and sexy open back, this mini dress has the right dose of conceal and reveal for the ultimate ballin' vibes. The dress has a concealed back zip, hook eye fasten on neck with black lining. 

COUNTRY GOSSIP
(25 Sept 2018) Garth Brooks no longer performing with arrested America's Got Talent finalist
Country legend Garth Brooks will no longer be sharing the stage with the America's Got Talent finalist he wrote a song for following the aspiring singer's domestic violence arrest.
Dad-of-six Michael Ketterer was taken into custody by police officials in Los Angeles on Thursday (20Sep18) following an argument with his wife.
He was booked on a felony and then released after posting $50,000 (£38,000) bail, but Ketterer subsequently insisted it was all a big "misunderstanding", and sources tell TMZ the case will be reduced to a misdemeanour.
However, the domestic drama has cost Ketterer his big concert appearance with Brooks, who had previously invited the fifth-placed contestant to perform with him at his upcoming Notre Dame Stadium show in Indiana on 20 October (18).
They had been planning to team up for a rendition of Courage to Love, the track Brooks penned for the wannabe at the request of reality show boss Simon Cowell, but the Friends in Low Places hitmaker reveals they have since mutually agreed to shelve the idea.

(30 Sept 2018) Taylor Swift secretly supported boyfriend Joe Alwyn at the premiere of his new movie, The Favourite on Friday night (28 Sept 2018).
The British actor, 27, starred in the period drama alongside Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Nicholas Hoult, and the movie kicked off the New York Film Festival on Friday.

























While Taylor avoided the red carpet at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, she was seen slipping into the theatre through a back door to join her beau.
The couple were later spotted holding hands as they left the film's afterparty at Central Park’s Tavern on the Green.
The Delicate hitmaker stunned in a flowing black and red Amen dress, which she paired with a black trench coat and black Jimmy Choo shoes.
It was a rare outing for the couple, who have kept their relationship tightly under wraps since they began dating in late 2016. In an interview with British Vogue earlier this month, Alwyn briefly spoke out about their romance for the first time.
"I'm aware people want to know about that side of things," he said. "I think we have been successfully very private and that has now sunk in for people... but I really prefer to talk about work."

PHOTO
(25 Sept 2018) Cheers To 60 Years: The City of Nashville proclaims today (9/25) as Country Music Association Day in celebration of CMA's 60th anniversary. Pictured are CMA's Sarah Trahern and Mayor David Briley.

 BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead
Oct 1: Kelly Willis (1968), Bonnie Owens (1932), Dave Gibson (Gibson Miller Band) (1956),
Oct 2: Joy Lynn White (1961), Gillian Welch (1967), Jo-El Sonnier (1946), the late Chris LeDoux (1948; died March 9, 2005 (aged 56))
Oct 3: Drake White (1983) 
Oct 4: Leroy Van Dyke (1929), Heidi Newfield (1970), Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), Sarah Darling (1982), Susan Raye (1944)
Oct 5: the late Johnny Duncan - (1938; died Aug 14, 2006 aged 67), Becky Haley (The Haleys),
Oct 6: Tim Rushlow (Little Texas) (1966)
Oct 7: Uncle Dave Macon - (1870; Oct 7, 1870)), Dale Watson (1963), Kieran Kane (1949), Melinda Schneider (1971) 

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