SAM OUTLAW ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘THE NONESSENTIAL’ WITH THE RELEASE OF
NEW SINGLE ‘I NEVER SAW HIM CRY’
Outlaw will return to the UK and Europe in April Pre-save ‘The Nonessential’ here and listen to ‘I Never Saw Him Cry’ here(preferred music platform) or below. LONDON, U.K. / NASHVILLE, TN. – (10 February 2025) – Sam Outlaw
has today announced his forthcoming album THE NONESSENTIAL will
be released March 24th, with the release of his new single ‘I Never Saw
Him Cry’ (out now). The LP precedes Outlaw’s 13-date European headline
tour set for April, on which Hannah Aldridge will be the special guest for ten
shows.
The twelve-song compilation brings together the acclaimed
singer-songwriter’s most impactful releases alongside three previously
unreleased tracks, creating a comprehensive collection that showcases his
evolution as an artist, and includes nine previously-released original singles
and B-sides that have trickled out since 2018.
Outlaw describes The Nonessential as his “anti-greatest-hits-album”
due to its collection of “orphaned” songs that never found a place on
his EPs or LPs. All the songs on The Nonessential have been re-mastered
by multiple GRAMMY nominee Pete Lyman (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile,
Sturgill Simpson) for their formal album debut.
On ‘I Never Saw Him Cry’, which was produced in San Clemente, CA by
Kelly Winrich (Delta Spirit) and mixed in Nashville by Cheyenne Medders (Secret
Sisters), we hear Sam return to his roots as a neo-traditionalist with a sad
song that seeks to emulate the great pedal steel-laced country ballads of the
‘60s and ‘70s.
Commenting on the song Sam shared, “When I first fell in love with
classic country, I used to put on albums by George Jones and Vern Gosdin and
just cry, listening to their stories. I’m not always in the mood for a sad
story, but there’s something so freeing about diving into the pain of an
experience and channeling the heartache with music.”
The Nonessential Tracklisting 1. Do You Really Love Me? 2. Up All Night 3. Lonely Man 4. Waiting For Someone* 5. MFFIL 6. Get To Know Me 7. I Never Saw Him Cry* 8. Forever and Always 9. In My Arms (acoustic)* 10. Rock and Roll Bisexual 11. Pink Paradise 12. Be Somebody (*Previously unreleased)
Full tour dates below - tickets for all shows on sale now: 11 April - Alkmaar, NL - Blue Heart Festival 12 April - Hengelo, NL - Heartland Festival 13 April - Venlo, NL - Down By The River
Tuesday 15 April 2025 – Cottiers, Glasgow (93
Hyndland Street, G11 5PU) £23 Event Wednesday 16 April 2025 - Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
(Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3HD) EVENT Thursday 17 April 2025 - The Attic, Leeds (The Attic, 3
Sheaf St, LS10 1HD) TICKETWEB £22 Friday 18 April 2025 - Half Moon,London (93 Lower Richmond Rd, Putney SW15
1EU)EVENT £22 Saturday 19 April 2025 - Mid-Sussex Music Hall, Hassocks (Mid
Sussex Music Hall, Hassocks BN6 8HN) EVENT £22 Sunday 21 April 2025 - Hen & Chicken, Bristol (210
North Street, Southville, BS3 1JF) EVENT£22 24 April - Helsingborg, SE - The Tivoli 25 April - Gothenburg, SE - Valand 26 April - Malmö, SE - Plan B 27 April - Stockholm, SE - Debaser Bar Brooklyn
ABOUT SAM OUTLAW: Sam Outlaw was born in the Midwest, grew up in California, and now
lives in Nashville. "Outlaw" is his mother's maiden name.
Sam worked as an advertising executive in his twenties while
writing songs as a hobby. Eventually, he started performing at small bar gigs
near his home in Los Angeles. In 2015, Sam left his advertising career to
pursue music full-time when he was offered a tour of Australia opening
for Justin Townes Earle.
Later that year, Sam released his debut album Angeleno,
produced and performed by Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder and
featuring Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers), Bo Koster (My Morning
Jacket), and Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes). Angeleno garnered universal
acclaim and multiple award nominations.
In 2017, Sam released his follow-up album, Tenderheart.
Also a critical success, Tenderheart was heralded as one of the year's
best country albums and took home “International Song of the Year” at the UK
Americana Awards in London. Sam has toured extensively as a headlining artist at marquee
festivals such as Stagecoach, Pilgrimage Music
Festival, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Sam has also toured in
support of beloved artists such as Kacey Musgraves, John
Prine, Dwight Yoakam, Clint Black, and Sheryl Crow.
In 2018, Sam and his family moved from LA to Nashville, and the
following year, Sam made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Since then, Sam
has made several appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and on countless more stages
around the world.
In 2021 he released his third LP Popular Mechanics and in
2024 released his latest LP Terra Cotta, two albums that blend ‘80s
style synth-pop and country music to create a sound that Sam calls “New Wave
Western”. Sam Outlaw admirers include Ryan Adams who has publicly
praised him for his “beyond great songwriting” and the late John Prine, who
welcomed Sam to open some of his final shows. Official Site | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube
Fall
in Love with Twinnie’s Heartfelt New Single ‘Worst Kind of Crush’
Now Available On All Streaming Platforms
Nashville,
TN (February 7, 2025) – British pop-country powerhouse Twinnie is
kicking off 2025 with a bang, unveiling her exhilarating new single, "Worst Kind of Crush," (preferred music platform) just
in time for Valentine’s Day.
Now streaming on all platforms, this
infectious, pop-infused track offers a bittersweet twist on love and
heartbreak—perfect for anyone navigating the highs and lows of romance this
season.
With lyrics that capture the sting of unfulfilled love, "Worst Kind of
Crush" offers a compelling contrast between heartbreak and high-energy
pop-country: "The worst kind of crush is us making out at midnight
on New Year’s Eve / The worst kind of rush is us giving it up and you
disappearing on me."
“We all know what it’s like to have a crush, but hopefully, if you’re lucky,
you’ll never know what it’s like to feel crushed by love. This song is about
missing the potential of what could have been—when someone does a 180 on you
and their feelings completely switch. I wrote this song with Brandon
Paddock a few years ago, and I’ve always loved its crossover appeal.
It’s a sad story, but it has a happy groove. It was inspired by Whitney
Houston’s 'I Wanna Dance
With Somebody'—a love song that’s left open-ended, hoping that love will
return, all while making you want to dance to the beat.” – Twinnie
In
addition to her new music, Twinnie has announced her Happy Hour Tour
2025, presented by JOY. Concerts and Holler Live.
The tour will take her signature high-energy performances to fans across the UK
and Ireland, featuring rising Tennessee recording artist Bonner Black as
support. Fans can expect an electrifying setlist of fan-favorites and new hits.
Twinnie Happy Hour Tour 2025 Dates:
May 31 – Red Rooster Festival, Suffolk
Monday 2 June 2025 - Komedia Studio, Brighton (44 - 47 Gardner
Street, East Sussex, BN1 1UN) £22.50 + Bonner Black
Tuesday 3 June 2025 - Oslo, London (1A Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 1JB) EVENT£22.50 + Bonner
Black
Wednesday 4 June 2025 - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham (106 High Street,
West Midlands, Birmingham, B14 7JZ) EVENT £22.50 + Bonner
Black
Friday 6 June 2025 - The Deaf Institute, Manchester (135 Grosvenor
Street, M1 7HE) EVENT £23.60 + Bonner
Black
Saturday 7 June 2025 - Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds (27 - 29 Headingley
Lane, LS6 1BL) £22.50 + Bonner Black
Sunday 8 June 2025 - The Crescent, York (8, The Crescent, YO24 1AW) £22.50
+ Bonner Black
Monday 9 June 2025 - The Cluny, Newcastle (36 Lime Street, Ouseburn,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ) £22.50 + Bonner Black
Tuesday 10 June 2025 - The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (The Voodoo Rooms,
19A West Register Street, EH22AA) £22.50 + Bonner Black
Wednesday 11 June 2025 - Stereo, Glasgow (Stereo, 20-28 Renfield Lane,
G26PH) £22.50
Friday 13 June 2025 - Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast (15-21 Gordon Street,
Antrim, BT1 2LG) £22.50 + Bonner Black
Sunday 15 June 2025 – The Workman’s Club, Dublin (10 Wellington Quay,
Dublin, 2, Ireland)
Building on her 30M+ organic streams and a landmark year,
Twinnie’s latest release marks the beginning of an exciting new era in her
career.
ABOUT TWINNIE:
Twinnie is a British country-pop sensation known for her vibrant pop
productions, powerful vocals, emotive storytelling, and country lyricism.
Raised in the Romani Travelling community in England, Twinnie’s unique
upbringing has shaped her eclectic style and boundary-pushing blend of
pop-country that focuses on inclusivity and realism.
With her groundbreaking Grand Ole Opry debut, built on the
success of her Radio 2 Album of The Week release
"Hollywood Gypsy" and her inaugural American label EP "Welcome
to the Club," Twinnie continues to make waves in the music industry. Her
latest album "Something We Used To Say" was named one of the best
albums released in November by NPR. Her single "Bad Man"
charted on US Country Radio in 2023, solidifying her position at the forefront
of the genre. She has also received major support from BBC Radio 1 in
the UK and SiriusXM in the US, with several of her tracks
landing on their playlists.
In 2024, Twinnie was named one of CMT’s Next Women Of Country, and
her "Lonely Long" video premiered on a Billboard in Times
Square. The Daily Mail debuted the official music video for
her hit song “Hypothetically,” and she made history again as the first British
artist to perform the US National Anthem at GEODIS Park in Nashville. Twinnie
continues to tour across the US and Europe while releasing music that remains
close to her heart.
As a songwriter, Twinnie has penned songs for Kylie Minogue, Bryan
Adams, and The Shires. She has shared the stage with Sheryl
Crow, Alexandra Kay, Jack Savoretti, Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice, and many
others. Twinnie has also starred in films alongside icons Glenn Close,
Christian Slater, and Alan Menken, and performed as a backing
singer and dancer for Robin Thicke and Pharrell
Williams.
Twinnie champions mental health in the music industry as co-founder of I
Know A Woman. Most recently, she joined the cast of the UK’s
longest-running soap opera, 'Emmerdale,' expanding her influence
as an entertainer.
Premiered
by Dillon Weldon & Drifting Cowboy Podcast
Calloway’s
Album ‘Wanted Man’ Is Available Now!
(7
Feb 2025) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning artist Trey Calloway is
bringing the perfect love song to fans this Valentine’s season with the release
of his brand-new single, “Your Love Is Safe With Me.”
As
a newlywed, Calloway found inspiration in his own love story, dedicating this
heartfelt track to his wife, Raina. Blending a modern sound with his signature
traditional country style, this upbeat, hard-hitting song is the perfect anthem
for the season of love.
To listen/stream HERE on (preferred music platform) or below:
With
touching lyrics like “When I’m loving you over and over, when we’re married and
children get older, you’ll believe your love is safe with me,” Calloway
captures the essence of lifelong commitment. Whether you’re newly in love or
have been together for years, “Your Love Is Safe With Me” is a must-add to any
Valentine’s Day playlist and was premiered by Dillon Weldon and
Drifting Cowboy Podcast.
"Your
Love Is Safe With Me" is a high-energy country anthem that blends modern
and classic influences, celebrating the kind of enduring love that leads to
personal growth and meaningful connection," shares Calloway.
The song is autobiographical, releasing on the heels of his October 2024
wedding. "I hope this feel-good love song resonates with listeners
who've found love and inspires others to want to find it," says
Calloway. This
feel-good track is a celebration of love’s joy and lasting power.
This
release follows the success of Calloway’s debut album, WANTED MAN,
which continues to gain momentum. With nine tracks, the record blends the
traditional sounds of the '90s with a modern edge, proving his ability to carve
his own path in country music. The final track, “That Was Us,”
premiered by The Music Universe, earned a spot on Spotify’s All
New Country editorial playlist, marking his second editorial
placement from the album. Calloway
is currently in the studio working on new music, with more releases coming
soon!
‘Wanted
Man’ Track Listing:
Wanted Man
You Don’t Need A Woman
Miss Gone By Morning
Neon Lies
That Was Us
Forgotten Man
Horses in Heaven
Backroad Believer
I Miss Country Music
About
Trey Calloway:
North Carolina-grown and Nashville-based, Trey Calloway grew up singing in
church and was a seasoned performer by the age of ten. Although southern and
contemporary gospel were his first musical loves, Trey was instantly mesmerized
by the sounds of country music after hearing Garth Brooks’ Greatest Hits album
and quickly developed a deep understanding and passion for the rocking,
boot-stomping music of Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, and Travis
Tritt. Trey has opened shows for Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, McBride & The
Ride, Pat Green, Edwin McCain, Craig Campbell, and Trent Tomlinson and has
played for audiences at the Charlotte Speed Street NASCAR Festival, the House
of Blues, and The Tennessee State Fair Opry Stage. Since mid-2023, Calloway has
won Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, had a music video
featured on CMT, been picked up by Spotify editorial playlists, and has already
gotten nearly two and a half million streams on Spotify alone.
RISING
LATIN COUNTRY ARTIST, ANGIE K, RELEASES REFLECTIVE AND PERSONAL SELF-TITLED
EP Named a 2025 Artist to Watch by Consequence and Nashville
Scene,
EP Release Follows Engagement to Long-Time Girlfriend, Marissa Boucher
News Shared Exclusively with Us Weekly NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – 2024 was a break out year for El Salvador-born, rising country
singer/songwriter Angie K which found the powerhouse vocalist making
her Grand Ole Opry debut and premiering her video for “Golden” in
Times Square via CMT. Showing no signs of slowing down, she is kicking 2025 off
with the release of a personal and reflective self-titled EP now available.
Named a 2025 Artist to Watch by both Consequenceand
the Nashville Scene, Angie K is a co-writer on all six tracks
of the independent release called, “fiery and fierce,” by Entertainment Focus. Produced by acclaimed writer/producer
and BMI Songwriter of the Year, Stephony Smith, listen to Angie
K HERE (preferred music platform) or below: REVIEW:
Angie K’s self-titled EP is a dynamic, deeply personal body of work that
highlights her storytelling prowess and musical versatility. Whether through
the fiery passion of ‘Stay,' the heartbreak of ‘Red Dirt,' or the anthemic grit
of ‘Games,' she brings a unique voice and perspective to country music. This EP
is a testament to her ability to honour tradition while pushing the genre in
exciting new directions, making it a must-listen for fans of heartfelt, country
music and for people who love to experiment a little with what they listen to.
- 4 STARS EF
Country
“This is definitely one of the toughest projects I’ve ever made,” shared Angie
K. “Not so much in the studio with the band but writing these songs and
deciding on what made the cut. Purposely choosing the most vulnerable ones…that
took a lot of emotional work.”
She continues, “Putting something so personal out requires letting go of the
way people might react to it, as an artist that’s hard to do. ‘Red Dirt’ and
‘Death of Me’ are songs about deep grief. While ‘Games’ and ‘I’m Going Under’
have repressed anger and frustration coursing through them. ‘Stay’ and ‘Golden’
are both about me finding my way out of those darker feelings. This EP is a
snapshot of my life when I wrote these songs. I’m so proud of it and excited
for folks to go on this emotional journey.”
The release of the EP comes on the heels of a major personal life moment for
the out, country artist as well, her engagement to longtime love, Marissa
Boucher. Angie shared the news exclusively yesterday with Us
Weekly,
“When I pulled out the ring and she saw it, I knew she was going to say yes. We
both cried, it was the best moment of my life. Then she ran and got her bag
and pulled out a ring too! It was an unreal moment. Then as if the night
couldn’t get better, as we walked back to the restaurant, a violin player
started playing some of our favorite songs — all pure chance. It really was the
most perfect way to end the night.”
A 2024 CMT LISTEN UP artist, Angie K was born and raised in El Salvador until
age 11 before moving to Georgia, with her love for country music was nurtured
from a young age. Her mother’s dedication, saving up to bring her to Nashville
to the Grand Ole Opry, came full circle with her making her Opry debut last
Aug., fulfilling a lifelong dream. The Holler “Artist You Need
to Know” is set to return to the Opry stage on Feb. 15 to celebrate the
new EP.
American Songwriter was on hand for her emotional Opry debut
sharing, “Her voice rang strong and clear through the Grand Ole Opry House,
compelling fans to raise their phones on the last song and fill the darkened
theater with light—a moving display of acceptance and adoration for a woman who
has dreamed of standing in the hallowed circle since before her feet touched
North American soil.”
The EP release follows a recent collaboration with Jimencio for the
Tejano and country music infused “Yo Quiero Todo.” Co-penned by Jimencio and
Angie K, it is the first collaboration between the Nashville artists, with the
duo lauding an unconditional love that withstands all circumstances.
A member of the 2023 CMT Next Women of Country class, Angie worked on
the EP with legendary writer/producer Smith, who penned the smash hit
“It’s Your Love” for Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and has received cuts from some of
music’s biggest stars including The Chicks, Shania Twain, Barbara Streisand,
Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire and more. She explained the
influence Smith had on her when it came to releasing “Death of Me” in a “Holler Nashville Session” sharing, “It's a very
vulnerable song, and I almost didn't put in on the record, but I'm glad I did -
just because of the stories I've heard of people relating to it.”
As an out and independent artist, she has accumulated over 20 million+ streams
and 500k+ followers. Angie has also shared the stage with Tanya Tucker, Trace
Adkins, Melissa Etheridge and more. She took the main stage at Nashville
Pride and the Reverb Stage at CMA Fest last year.
Photo Credit - Marissa Boucher
Fans can find Angie K this spring and summer performing at Tortuga Music Festival,
Gulf Coast Jam and NEBRASKAland Days. For the latest stay tuned at officialangiek.com/ and follow along @officialangiek on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
After
a transformative journey of personal growth and career milestones, US
singer-songwriter Brian Collins made a return with his first single of 2025, ‘Heart
Has A Mind’, released for Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
Between
2022 and 2023, Collins experienced a pivotal period of personal and
professional milestones. Touring the UK with Kezia Gill in 2022 and
performing at the renowned C2C Festival in 2023 were defining moments in
his career. Following this whirlwind of activity, 2024 marked a year of
introspection and artistic evolution as he stepped away from the spotlight to
focus on his creative journey.
STREAM
Heart Has A Mind’ Here(preferred music
platform) or below:
During
this time, he embraced a new role as a producer, working behind the scenes to
help fellow artists bring their music to life. This period not only deepened
his passion for storytelling but also shaped the sound and vision he now brings
to his own music.
Now,
Brian Collins is ready to step back into the spotlight with ‘Heart Has A Mind’,
a deeply personal single that showcases his growth as an artist and
storyteller. The track explores themes of vulnerability and emotional
resilience, set against a melody that perfectly balances sincerity and
strength.
"Heart
Has A Mind” captures the bittersweet nature of love and the unpredictable
rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. In his own words, Collins
explains, "I really wanted to capture the bittersweet nature of love and
how unpredictable our emotions can be. The lyrics reflect my struggle of
wanting to fully commit to someone while facing the reality that feelings can
change unexpectedly."
The
song reflects a vulnerability in expressing commitment, even when the heart
seems to have a mind of its own. Collins shares his belief that love is not a
simple promise but a complex and fluid experience shaped by the trials and
triumphs we face together.
“Ultimately,
I hope it encourages listeners to embrace the uncertainties of love while
holding on to the belief that true connections can endure, even when things get
messy,” Collins adds.
“Heart
Has A Mind” is the first of many exciting new releases from Collins in 2025,
with more singles already in the works. Fans can pre-save the song now and be
the first to experience this poignant new track on its release date, February
14th.
‘...imbued with a certain charm of innocence
and adventure….Florence is most definitely heading in the right direction’ - w21
Music New Single available on APPLE MUSICSPOTIFY
‘(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart’ (Jan. 24th)
is the first single of the year from rising Country starlet Florence
Sommerville. Delivered with the charm and ease of a Nashville veteran, ‘(I’ll
Be Your) Best Broken Heart’ is a glimpse into the promising future of
the 20-year-old singer-songwriter and taken from her forthcoming debut album
due later this year. Florence Sommerville, a singer-songwriter from
the small village of Orsett in Essex, thrives on modern country music. She’s been playing guitar since she was eight
years old, writing songs since she was 12, and performed at open mics for most
of her teenage years. When she was 14, she reached the final of the Open Mic UK
competition held at the O2 Indigo Arena in London. She’s also played at several
major festivals, including Latitude, Moseley Folk and Arts Festival, Maverick
Festival, AMA Music Week (Nashville) and many listening venues around southern
England. Florence delivers with the charm and ease of a
Nashville veteran. The journey to ‘(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart’ has been
the product of new experiences: her second trip to Nashville, an early co-write
with multiple writers (Shantell Ogden, Corey Lee Barker) and her first time
seeing a track come to life in the studio. The moody guitar and atmospheric
pedal steel give the song a fully-rounded sound that complements Florence’s
rich vocals, creating a fully-fledged and vibrant Country ballad that gives us a
glimpse of what she is capable of so early on. “I have to admit, I was quite nervous going
into the session, as I had never written with more than one other person before
and didn’t know how it would go. I had no reason to worry, as although Shantell
and Corey write together fairly often, they made me feel very much at home and
comfortable. Once we had started, the song just seemed to flow out of us all,
and after only a couple of hours, we had an acoustic worktape of the track that
doesn’t seem to have changed too much through all of the different stages of
production.” Florence Sommerville
In October 2023, Florence released her self-penned debut single, the aptly-titled On My Way(July 2023), to widespread radio play across the UK and further afield. To a simple but effective acoustic-based arrangement, Florence’s rich, emotional voice takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery as she explores the anxieties and doubts of a young person as they make their way through life. That led to Florence coming under the management of Alan Cackett, who arranged co-writing sessions in Nashville with hit songwriters Gary Burr, Sally Barris, Jan Buckingham and others last spring.
A huge lover of country music, whilst in Nashville Florence also played the famed Commodore Grille, Hutton Hotel, Love & Exit and Tennessee Brew Works. Back home in Britain she has opened for such major stars as Diana Jones, Tom Robinson, Annie Keating, Hannah Aldridge, Dan Owen and the Hanging Stars and sold out her debut London headline gig at the Camden Chapel last October.
There’s a raw, rootsy quality to Florence’s
music that belies her youthfulness. She doesn’t arrive as the next ready-made
country star beauty figure Barbie doll; there is an unquestionable realness in
the way Florence makes sense of life through her music.
An assured performer,
she takes total command of any stage from the outset and allows her crystalline
vocals to shine on her well-crafted original songs.
She exhibits a surety
of mind beyond her years to create music that connects and inspires and that will
inflame a growing fire. UK TOUR DATES Sunday 9 March 2025 - The Dog House
Micro Pub & Vinyl Bar, Ashford (Evengate Business Park, Retail &
Artisan Village, Station Road, Ashford, Kent) + Isaac Parker Phone 07340
985064 to book. Friday
21 March 2025 - Community Centre, Brightlingsea (Lower Park Road,
Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0LG) Florence Sommerville with Our Man In The Field
& Eli Lev Colne Delta Blues and Americana Tickets £14 (£16 on the door) EVENT
Saturday
3 May 2025 - Blue Bean Coffee Shop, Ebbsfleet Valley (79
Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe DA10 1EQ) 8:00 pm Tickets
£2 booking Fee EVENT
Thursday
20 May 2025 - The Libra, Camden (The Libra Theatre Cafe, 37 Chalk
Farm Rd, Camden, NW1 8AJ) Time: 7pm Tickets:
£10 To book: EVENT PAST
DATES: 17th Jan - The Dog House Micro Pub and Vinyl
Bar, Ashford 21st Jan - Green Note, London - Single
Launch 24th Jan - The Anchor Arts, Wingham 25th Jan - Intense Records, Chelmsford, Essex 26th Jan - Brentwood Theatre 30th Jan – Chequer Mead East Grinstead 14th
Feb - Seaton, Devon w/ Alan West
Sunday 16 February 2025 - The Half Moon, Putney (93 Lower Richmond Rd., London SW15 1EU) (Florence Sommerville Supporting Hank Wangford & The Big Bass Combo) Thursday 27 February 2025 - Ram Jam Records, Kingston upon Thames (The Grey Horse, Richmond Rd, Kingston upon Thames. KT2 5EE) Talia Simone & the Wild Thorns plus Florence Sommerville & special guest Tickets £10 (£12 on the door) EVENT
EMILY
ANN ROBERTS' “EASY DOES IT” SPOTLIGHTED ON SIRIUSXM THE HIGHWAY'S ON THE
HORIZON, MUSIC VIDEO ADDED ON CMT
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Emily Ann Roberts' success hasn't come overnight.
She has spent the past decade honing her craft, learning from, and proving
herself to, the best Nashville has to offer -- from bluegrass and country
legends to today's most successful hitmakers. She has a unique sense of who she
is, as an artist, as a wife and as a woman. It's this confidence and
sure-footedness that has attracted leagues of fans to her music since the
release of Can't Hide Country in 2023. It's the response of
those fans that has brought and will continue to bring the opportunities that
she is earning.
SiriusXM The Highway featured "Easy Does It" in their On The Horizon spotlight over
the weekend, with fans across North America responding positively to hearing
the soft and smile-provoking love song on their
radios. CMT has added the music video for the song to their
rotation across many of their platforms starting this week. Spotify, Apple
Music, Amazon and Pandora have all supported the singer/songwriter on their
platforms, recognizing the response she has gotten from country music fans
across the globe.
"Easy Does It" was highlighted by American Songwriter and by
Billboard who called Emily Ann "one of country music’s most engaging,
neo-traditional voices," adding of the song, "her butter-soft voice
in a single breath encapsulates both the sting of painful memories and the
emotional exhale of relief at a current romantic situation."
The song received an 8.9 rating by Country Central who calls Emily Ann's voice
"extremely pure" and reminiscent of Faith Hill, adding that the
"impressive" song "is another reminder that Emily Ann Roberts
should be on your radar."
In a glowing review of the single, Today's Country Magazine called Emily Ann
"one of country music’s most dynamic rising stars."
All Country News writes, "Emily Ann Roberts has struck gold with her
latest single, 'Easy Does It,' a love song that feels as natural and
heartfelt as a summer breeze."
“I used to believe love was like a rollercoaster or a confusing game of 'he
loves me, he loves me not.' When I met my husband, I realized how steady and simple
love can be. This song fell out so naturally when I was writing with Autumn
Buysse and Jason Haag. I hope people can relate to it and find that easy love
like I found,” said Emily Ann Roberts.
Easy does the dishes
Easy holds my hand
Easy don’t make me question
Where on earth he stands
I’ve tried love the hard way
But it added up to nothing
Kiss by kiss, you flipped the script
Yeah, you showed me that easy does it
With Roberts busy touring scheduling in 2025 fans will have plenty of places to
hear her sing “Easy Does It” all over the country. On February 6 she joined
country legend Clint Black on part of his 35th
Anniversary of “Killin’ Time” Tour for seven dates through the western
United States.
2025
will also reunite Emily Ann with country music superstar Blake Shelton on
his Friends & Heroes 2025 Tour. She will kick off each
night with a thrilling performance before Shelton, who will be joined by
country music heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins, takes the
stage.
Black Shelton’s Friends & Heroes 2025 Tour: March 1 - Greensboro, N.C. - Greensboro Coliseum
March 6 - Newark, N.J. - Prudential Center
March 7 - Boston, Mass. - TD Garden
March 8 - Albany, N.Y. - MVP Arena
March 13 - Greenville, S.C. - Bon Secours Wellness Arena
March 14 - North Charleston, S.C. - North Charleston Coliseum
March 15 - Atlanta, Georgia - State Farm Arena
March 20 - Baltimore, Md. - CFG Bank Arena
March 21 - Uncasville, Conn. - Mohegan Sun Arena
March 22 - State College, Pa. - Bryce Jordan Center
About Emily Ann Roberts
They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and
Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble beginnings on small
Knoxville stages to 20 performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Roberts has
diligently earned her place in the spotlight. Her journey began as a standout
on Blake Shelton's team on The Voice, a remarkable achievement even before
graduating high school. Since then, Roberts has amassed a wealth of experience
in performing, songwriting and recording. This dedication has translated into
over 45 million streams, solidifying her status as a rising star in country
music. In late 2023, Emily Ann released her debut full-length album, Can’t Hide
Country, produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson). The album, which has already
garnered over 23 million streams, showcases her unique blend of traditional
country and bluegrass roots, which is undeniably heard on the tune "Whole
Lotta Little," a viral sensation with over 10 million cumulative views on
TikTok. The Deluxe Edition of Can’t Hide Country, released in April, features
three new tracks, and her latest music video, “Find Me A Man,” continues to see
success. Emily Ann’s star continues to rise, with her inclusion in the CMT Next
Women of Country 2024 Class. After wrapping up Blake Shelton’s Back To The
Honky Tonk Tour, she joined Jamey Johnson’s What A View Tour for eight select
dates this summer. Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Emily Ann
is also a featured artist in Disney’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, performing
“Try Everything” from Zootopia as Trixie St. Claire. From small-town beginnings
to the national spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts continues to captivate audiences
and garner countless fans with her tuneful twang, vivid songwriting and
charismatic stage presence.
UK News, UK Chart News, Billboard Country Charts, Album
& Single Releases, US & Canadian News, Music News, Press Releases, TV,
Interviews, Articles & Videos, Fashion, Birthdays, RIP’s
CDX
NEWS
Rascal
Flatts will hit
the road this month, listen in as they talk about their new single!
Plus, Jackson Dean has a few things to say about his musical roots.
Listen to the audio file
UK NEWS
On
the BBC
Radio 2Playlist 8 February 2025
A
List
Elton
John & Brandi Carlile - Who Believes in Angels? [A] (Record of the
Week) added to the ‘A’ Playlist
B
List
Carly
Pearce –
Oklahoma [B-B-B]
ICYMI: Following a successful single launch show at London's
Green Note in January Florence Sommerville’snew single '(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart’
dropped on January 24, 2025.
Delivered with the charm and ease of a Nashville veteran,
‘(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart’ is a glimpse into the promising future of
the 20-year-old singer-songwriter and taken from her forthcoming debut album
due later this year. Florence Sommerville, a singer-songwriter from the small
village of Orsett in Essex, thrives on modern country music. She’s been playing
guitar since she was eight years old, writing songs since she was 12, and
performed at open mics for most of her teenage years. When she was 14, she
reached the final of the Open Mic UK competition held at the O2 Indigo Arena in
London. She’s also played at several major festivals, including Latitude,
Moseley Folk and Arts Festival, Maverick Festival, AMA Music Week (Nashville)
and many listening venues around southern England.
(4 Feb 2025) Girl band Remember
Monday, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte
Steele, have been announced as the UK's Eurovision act for 2025,
according to The Sun. The event
will take place in May this year.
Remember Monday first appeared on The Voice UK in 2019,
coached by Jennifer Hudson. During their blind audition, all four judges -
Jennifer Hudson, Will.i.am, Tom Jones, and Olly Murs - turned their chairs. They performed Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" and
advanced to the knockouts with their original song "Jailbreaker." BBC
Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills also noticed them when they were played on
the station last year.
The trio has performed at several prominent UK events,
including Country to Country and The Long Road. They have also conducted their
own UK tour following a sold-out headline show in London.
Last summer the trio also supported Billy Joel and
Natasha Bedingfield at British SummerTime Festival in Hyde Park.
Remember Monday has accumulated 77,000 followers on
Instagram and 524,000 followers on TikTok.
(7 Feb 2025) Dom Glynn & His
Sunday Bestwill be closing this
year's The British Country Music Festival 2025 festival “with a bang”!
Dom and his ensemble have captivated audiences with their vintage Americana
sound since 2023, quickly establishing themselves on the British music scene.
Final Early Bird Tickets remain - prices will be going up at the end of the
month, so don't miss your chance to secure your place at a reduced fee! TICKETS
(7 Feb 2025) “UK's Answer To Brothers Osborne"
Wood Burnt Red Announce Highly-Anticipated New Single: After a stellar 2024
that saw them perform at high-profile festivals and solidify their reputation
as one of the most exciting acts in country music, Wood
Burnt Redare kicking off 2025 in
style. The band’s new single, "Where You Are Now," dropped
7th Feb 2025 (as of Feb 28 it has received 1900 streams on Spotify). This marks
the first of a handful of new tracks they’ll be unveiling throughout the year,
giving fans plenty to look forward to. Stream it HERE
Lead vocalist Tom Franklin shared, “I wrote this song
after witnessing a close friendship fall apart at the seams. When you see
someone close to you being used and manipulated over and over again, but they
can’t see it until it’s too late! When they rely on that relationship because
it’s few and far between, and they cherish it because it’s someone to turn to
and confide in. To then find out you meant nothing to them, and they just drop
you because it doesn’t suit them, especially in a desperate time of need…
that’s some real nasty shit. And I had to get it down on paper.”
The band “are beyond stoked” to be heading to the O2
Arena London in March for C2C Country To Country.
UK CHART NEWS
UK Albums
7 February 2025 – 13 February 2025
The Weeknd netted
his fourth Official Number 1 album with HURRY UP TOMORROW.
The Canadian multihyphenate could be going out with a bang, with Hurry Up
Tomorrow reportedly his ‘final’ release under The Weeknd moniker; an alias
that’s seen him release six studio albums across a career spanning 14 years.
Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, The Weeknd dropped his first mixtape, House of
Balloons, in 2011.
UK Singles
7 February 2025 – 13 February 2025
Its consumption falling a minuscule 45 units (0.08%) to 56,479 (717
7-inch singles, 3,356 digital downloads and 52,406 sales-equivalent streams)
after 18 straight weeks of growth, Messy spends a very comfortable third week
at No.1 for Lola Young.
Morgan
Wallenwith his new single “I'm
The Problem” made a bow at No.44.
In his 42nd chart frame Shaboozey’sA Bar Song (Tipsy) rose 47-43
Post Malone“I Had Some Help” (feat.
Morgan Wallen) fell 69-78 in their 37th frame.
Morgan Wallen with Love Somebody
fell 79-90 (peak No.40) in its 12th week as his single “Smile”
fell out of the Top 100 from No.91.
In her 49th chart frame Dasha with
Austin fell 76-90 (peak No.5)
Official Albums Chart Top 100 (Week Ending 13 February 2025)
7
Feb 2025 – 13 Feb 2025
1
NE 1 The Weeknd ~ Hurry Up Tomorrow
2 1 2 Central Cee ~ Can't Rush Greatness]
3 4 24 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Short n' Sweet
4 6 209 The Weeknd ~ The Highlights
59 RE 16 Beyoncé ~ Cowboy Carter ****she won 3 Grammys including
Album Of The Year
Official Singles Chart Top 100 (Week Ending 13 February 2025)
7
Feb 2025 – 13 Feb 2025
1 1 13 Lola Young ~ Messy
43 47 42 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36 weeks -
25/04/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 6weeks - 09/01/2025 to 13/02/2025)
44 NE 1 Morgan Wallen ~ I'm The Problem (Peak No.44 1 week 13/02/2025)
47 39 7 Sam Barber ft Avery Anna ~ Indigo (Peak No.33; 1 week -
26/12/2024 + 6weeks - 09/01/2025 to 13/02/2025)
78 69 37 Post Malone ft
Morgan Wallen ~ I Had Some Help *** (Peak:
No.2, 31 weeks - 23/05/2024 to 19/12/2024 + 6weeks -
09/01/2025 to 13/02/2025)
Kane Brown with THE HIGH
ROAD fell 5-6 (2 weeks; #5 peak)
Taylor Swift with
FEARLESS (Taylor’s Version) fell 4-7 (200 weeks; #1 peak)
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue
week of February 15, 2025)
Country Album Chart ** No.1 (73
non-consecutive weeks) ** ONE THING AT A TIME Morgan
Wallen
Hot Country Songs ** ** No.1 (1 week) ** “I'm The Problem” Morgan Wallen
Country Airplay ** No.1 (3
weeks) ** “Love Somebody” Morgan Wallen
Country Digital Songs ** No.1
** “I'm The Problem” Morgan
Wallen
Billboard 200 News
The Weeknd landed
his fifth No.1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart
with the debut of HURRY UP TOMORROW atop the
tally (dated Feb. 15). The set earned 490,500 equivalent album
units in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 6, according to Luminate.
Of Hurry Up Tomorrow’s 490,500 first-week equivalent album units, album sales
comprised 359,000 (it debuted at No. 1 on Top Album Sales), streaming
equivalent albums (SEA) units comprise 130,500 (equaling 171.5 million
on-demand official streams of the songs on the streaming edition of the album;
it debuted at No.1 on Top Streaming Albums) and track equivalent albums (TEA)
units comprised 1,000.
Morgan
Wallen’s chart-topping ONE THING AT A TIME dropped 5-8
on the Billboard 200, despite an 11% gain (to 45,000 equivalent album
units).
Billboard Hot 100 News
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a
Smile” rebounded a spot to No. 1 for a fifth total week atop the Billboard Hot 100 songs
chart.
Morgan Wallen's“I’m the
Problem” launched at No. 2
on the Hot 100, as well as No. 1 on the Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts.
The track became the country star’s 13th Hot 100 top 10.
Released Jan. 31, it drew 29.2 million streams, 11.6 million in airplay
audience and 15,000 sold in its first week. It opened as his fourth No.
1 on Streaming Songs and his ninth on Digital Song Sales. It also soars in as
his 10th No. 1 on the multi-metric Hot
Country Songs chart.
“I’m the Problem” is the title track to Wallen’s forthcoming fourth studio album, as well as
the name of his tour set to kick off June 20.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
Shaboozey’s “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” (American Dogwood/EMPIRE/Magnolia Music) continued
its record run in the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay
chart (dated Feb. 15). The song added a 32nd week in the tier, extending the
longest top 10 residency since the survey began in January 1990. The track
surpassed Dustin Lynch’s “Thinking ’Bout You” (featuring MacKenzie Porter),
which spent 28 weeks in the Country Airplay top 10, including six at No. 1,
starting in October 2021. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — currently at No.6
on Country Airplay — drew 20.5 million audience impressions Jan.31-Feb.6,
according to Luminate. The song, co-authored by the Virginian born Collins
Obinna Chibueze, ruled for seven weeks beginning last August. It bested Carrie
Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” which logged six weeks at No.1 in 2006, as
the longest-leading hit to establish a country career (encompassing acts’ first
Country Airplay entries as a lead artist or their initial songs promoted to
country radio). “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” also became the first song to crossover to
the top 10 on Country Airplay, Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult
Contemporary and Rhythmic Airplay. It has led the all-genre Radio Songs chart
for a record shattering 27 weeks and counting, breaking out of a tie with The
Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” Plus, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has topped Hot Country
Songs for 33 weeks through the list dated Feb. 8. It’s the
third-longest-leading No. 1 since the multimetric chart became the genre’s
singular songs survey in 1958. Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” led for
34weeks beginning in February 2017, while Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s
“Meant To Be” dominated for 50 weeks starting in December 2017.
Billboard’s
Country Chart News
No.1Morgan Wallen“I’m
The Problem”: Wallen monopolizes all five of Billboard’s
country charts (dated Feb. 15) for a record-extending eighth time. He rules Hot
Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales with his
new co-write, “I’m the Problem”; Country Airplay with “Love Somebody”; and Top
Country Albums with One Thing at a Time. Released Jan. 31, “I’m the Problem” —
the title of his upcoming album and tour — blasts in at No. 1 on Hot Country
Songs, marking his 10th leader. The track tallied 29.2 million official U.S.
streams, 11.6 million in all-format radio audience and 15,000
sold
in its opening week, according to Luminate.
Country Airplay
** No.1 (3 weeks) ** “Love Somebody” Morgan Wallen 33.654 million
audience (-1.758 million gain) / 8928 radio plays (-307)
** Hot Shot Debut/ Most Increased
Audience ** No.19 “I'm The Problem” Morgan Wallen (+10.771 million gain)
Debut No.24 “I Dare You” Rascal
Flatts & Jonas Brothers
Hot County Songs
** No.1 (1 week)/ Hot Shot Debut ** “I'm The Problem” Morgan Wallen
** Streaming Gainer ** No.2 “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” Shaboozey
** Airplay Gainer ** No.7
“Liar” Jelly Roll
** Sales Gainer ** No.9 “I Am
Not Okay” Jelly Roll
Debut No.31 “I Dare You” Rascal Flatts & Jonas Brothers
Debut No.41 “Rattlesnake” Jack van Cleaf & Zach Bryan
Country
Aircheck MEDIABASE Chart
Congratulations to Morgan
Wallen, StacyBlythe,
Tyler Waugh and
the Big Loudpromotion team on holding “Love
Somebody”
at No.1 for a third week. Not including frozen weeks, this is the first song to spend three weeks at the
top since last July’s “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone, which featured Wallen. And the last song to do so before that was Wallen’s “Last Night” in May 2023.
Songwriters
are John Byron, Jacob KasherHindlin,
Ryan Vojtesak, Ashley Gorley, Elof Loelv, MartinaSorbara, Nicholas Gale, Shaun Frank and Wallen.
Morgan
Wallen held at No.1
logging 9,840 radio spins (+9), 39.145 million audience impressions (0.207
million) with 34118 Total Points (-55) from 159 tracking stations (159
ADDS) for the published chart dated February 10, 2024
Morgan Wallen’s“I’m TheProblem”Is The Most Added
Speaking of Morgan Wallen, he also topped
this week’s Add Board with “I’m The Problem.” The track adds another 57 adds on
top of last week’s 83 and is his
13th release to top the board.
Feb 10, 2025 The Weeks ADDS
Artist/Title
(Label) TW Historic
MORGAN
WALLEN/I'm The Problem (Big Loud) 57 140
RILEY GREEN/Worst Way (Nash.
Harbor) 54 83
NATE SMITH/Fix What You Didn't
Break (RCA) 19 131
B. LAKE w/J. ROLL/Hard Fought
Hallelujah (Essential/Lyric Ridge/Stoney Creek) 17 18
CHAYCE BECKHAM/Everything I
Need (BMG/Wheelhouse) 15 130
CHASE MATTHEW/Darlin'
(Warner/WAR) 11 80
ELLA LANGLEY/Weren't For The
Wind (Sawgod/Col. NY/Triple Tigers) 9 144
GEORGE BIRGE/It Won't Be Long
(Records Nashville) 8 97
SHABOOZEY/Good News
(Empire/Magnolia) 8 62
TY MYERS/Ends Of The Earth
(Records Nashville) 8 14
NEWS
(4 Feb 2024) Bits &
Pieces: Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Scotty McCreery,
Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Walker Hayes, Tigirlily Gold and MaRynn
Taylor are among the artists participating in Amazon
Music's“Louder Than Cancer" campaign. Listen to the
corresponding playlist and commentary from artists here. Based on streams,
Amazon Music will donate up to $100,000 to Conquer Cancer/The ASCO
Foundation.
(6 Feb 2025) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kenny Chesney, one of American music’s most
iconic songwriter/stadium fillers, will release his first book, HEART*LIFE*MUSIC,
with William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, on Nov. 4, 2025.
The freewheeling take on the superstar’s journey from small town East Tennessee
dreamer to commanding the largest stages across the nation will capture the
sparks of creativity, venture to places long gone, make unexpected music in
Jamaica, the Kremlin, New England and Cabo San Lucas, drift across the waters
of the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, encounter and collaborate with
heroes, engage with a coterie of singular folks, friends and inspirations, and
always find the joy of being unabashedly alive.
Written with longtime friend and
collaborator Holly Gleason, HEART*LIFE*MUSIC celebrates
the life and rise of a man whose songs have set the tone and whose shows have
anchored a world without borders for the last quarter century. From the road,
stage, quiet moments and unthinkable thrills, it’s a book for anyone who’s ever
wondered what the trip to No Shoes Nation might be like.
(6 Feb 2025) UMG/Nashville Chair
& CEO Cindy Mabe has exited after almost 18 years with the
company and two in the role. She began her career at RCA/Nashville as
Coord./Promotion in 1994 before segueing to Arista/Nashville as Sr.
Dir./Marketing & Artist Developmen. Mabe joined Capitol/Nashville in 2007
and served as SVP/Marketing from 2009-2012. She made the move to UMGN during
the merger and was named President in 2014. No word on plans for the position.
GOSSIP
(4 Feb 2024) Kacey Musgraves has shut down a rumour suggesting she has
beef with Beyoncé.
The Golden Hour singer lost out to the Texas Hold 'Em hitmaker for the
Best Country Album prize at the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
night.
But on Monday, a clip began to circulate on social media showing Kacey
with a stoic expression on her face in the seconds after Beyoncé was announced
as the winner for her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.
Some followers speculated the country star was upset she lost out on the
prize, even though later footage also depicts her standing up, clapping, and
smiling. Accordingly, the 36-year-old's representative shot down the rumour in
a statement issued to E! News.
"It's a sensationalistic false narrative meant to pit two talented
female artists against each other," they commented. "There was simply
no scowl or expression made."
Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone were also nominated in
the Best Country Album category.
However, Kacey didn't go home empty-handed - she won Best Country Song
for The Architect during the ceremony.
(6 Feb 2025) Shaboozey
revealed Beyoncé advised him to “just be yourself” while
recording for ‘Cowboy Carter’. The 29-year-old singer featured on two tracks of
her Grammy-winning country album, ‘Sweet Honey Buckiin’’ and ‘Spaghettii’.
The ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ singer admitted he was nervous in
the studio, feeling he wasn't as skilled a vocalist as Beyoncé. He told PEOPLE:
"When recording her songs, I thought, 'I can't do these runs' or 'I'm
nowhere near the performer Beyoncé is,' which got into my head."
(7 Feb 2025) Heat Of The Moment: Jordan Davis, Graham
Barham, Lanie Gardner, Noeline Hofmann and Vincent
Mason will perform during Amazon Music Presents:
Country Heat Feb. 19 from 6-8:30pm in the Broadway Performance Hall as
part of CRS 2025.
(7 Feb 2025) Engage Meant: Runaway June’s Stevie Woodwardgot
engaged to Jordan Howell Dec. 21 at the couple's Nashville
townhome.
AMERICANA NEWS
(4 Feb 2025) Billy Strings – HIGHWAY PRAYERS (Warner
Records | 558 plays) remained at No.1 &
Jason
Isbell with “Bury Me” (Southeastern Records | 424
plays) held at No.1 on the albums and singles Americana Radio Charts (week
of February 4, 2025).Visitamericanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
MUSIC NEWS
(4 Feb 2024) Reve-News: Spotify reported revenue of €4.2 billion
(approximately $4.36b) for Q4 2024, up 16% year-to-year. Ad-supported revenue
increased 7% to €537 million ($557m). Total monthly average users grew 35
million to 675 million, up 12% year-to-year for the largest Q4 in company
history, while premium subscribers increased 11% to 263m. See the complete
earnings release here.
AWARDS
(9 Feb 2025) CMT
Music Awards Canceled: For the first time since its debut in 2002, there
will be no CMT Music Awards this spring—leaving fans and country
artists alike wondering about the future of the long-running awards show.
Paramount, the network behind the event, has officially placed it on pause amid
its ongoing merger with Skydance Media, citing plans to “reimagine and
optimize” its event lineup. But with no set return date, the fate of this
fan-driven awards show remains uncertain.
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
Tour Support: The
34-date Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Tour kicks off
May 13 in Phoenix, and will feature performers including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Sheryl
Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, The Red Clay Strays, Lake Street Dive, Charles
Wesley Godwin and Madeline Edwards. Tickets go on
sale Feb. 7 here.
See all the tour dates and lineups here.
Jake
Owenwill embark on The
Driftwood Ramble Tour with Uncle Kracker May 30 in
Council Bluffs, IA. Tickets for the 10-show run are available here Feb. 7.
Gavin
Adcockkicks off his
21-show Need To Tour May 5 in Brandon, MS with support
from Braxton Keith, Conner Smith, Bayker Blankenship, The Castellows and Lanie
Gardner on various dates. Tickets on sale Feb. 7 here.
(4 Feb 2024) Festive All: Dwight Yoakamand Turnpike Troubadourswill
headline LA Revival at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Feb. 19, presented
by Thirty Tigers and Triple Tigers. Cam, Corey
Kent, Carter Faith, Shane Profitt and Brit
Taylor are also scheduled to play. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares' LA
fire relief effort. Tickets go on sale Feb. 5 at 5pm here.
(5 Feb 2025) Festive All: Megan
Moroney. Ringo Starr, Dylan Gossett, Flatland Cavalry, Muscadine Bloodline,
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Morgan Wade, Austin Snell, Redferrin, Kolby Cooper and
Bayker Blankenship are among the artists set to perform at Bourbon & BeyondSept.
11-14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Tickets and full
lineup here
Tour Support:Dylan Marlowe and Conner Smithwill
co-headline the six-date Did We Just Become Best Friends? Tour,
kicking off April 2 in Columbia, SC. Hannah McFarland and Cole
Goodwin will support. Tickets available Feb. 7 here.
TV
(4 Feb 2024) LA Draw: The 67th Grammy Awardson Feb. 2 drew 14.5 million viewers
according to preliminary data reported by CBS. That is an 8.9% drop
from last year's broadcast, which reached 16.9m, though the initial figure is
yet to include streaming data. CBS also reports the program's charitable
efforts raised more than $9m to aid LA wildfire relief efforts.
PRESS RELEASES
(3 Feb 2025) OUTLAW MUSIC
FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH A SUPERSTAR LINEUP FOR 2025 TOUR: NEW
YORK, NY – Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and
Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw
Music Festival 10th Anniversary Tour! The 2025 tour is
the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends
and superstars, including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings,
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours,
The Avett Brothers, Wilco, The Red Clay Strays, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee,
Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers,
Trampled By Turtles, The Mavericks, Sierra Hull, Willow Avalon, Waylon Payne,
Madeline Edwards, Lily Meola, Myron Elkins, Tami Neilson and more. Tickets go on sale to the
general public Friday, February 7, via OulawMusicFestival.com and ticketmaster.com
(3 Feb 2025) Mac McAnally’s magical hold on his audience was
on full display at the Ryman Auditorium on Friday (Jan 31). Greeted with
a standing ovation as he walked onstage with no introduction, it was clear the
music fans who packed the iconic venue were there to see the multi-hyphenate
songwriter/musician/producer and especially artist in one of America’s most
historic rooms. No frills, just 2,500 souls in awe of a tender and talented
steward of music.
Mac McAnally began by introducing much-awarded percussionist and fellow Coral
Reefer, Eric Darken, who brought an assembly of pots, pans and other items you
wouldn’t expect to see on a drum kit in the Ryman – or anywhere else. Their
chemistry evoked another of McAnally’s closest partners and best friend, Jimmy
Buffett. Buffett, who never got to headline at the Ryman, despite it being a
longtime wish, was there in spirit as well as literally with McAnally placing
Buffett’s microphone and guitar center stage.
(4 Feb 2024) Country star Craig Campbellhas
built an incredible fanbase with hit singles like “Fish,” “Family Man,” the
gold-certified “Outskirts of Heaven,” and “Outta My Head.” He has assembled a
team of the best promotion people in the business to take his new single, “Missing
You,” to country radio. The uptempo song will be released February
14, 2025 on Grindstone Recordings via STEM. Fans
can Save/Add it HERE.
(6 Feb 2025) Nashville Balletannounces
Mickey Guyton and The War And Treaty will headline the36th
Annual Ballet Ballset for March 1, 2025 at the Schermerhorn Symphony
Center.
Recognized as one of the best
events by NFocus Magazine, Ballet Ball is one of Nashville’s
most-anticipated soirées of the social season. Ballet Ball co-chairs Ana
Cristina Casha nd Angela Bostelman-Kaczmarek, along with honorary
chair Vicki Horne, are thrilled to have these two incredible acts
perform for the annual gala.
(6 Feb 2025) LAS
VEGAS – Wednesday night (Feb 5), country music superstar Blake Shelton launched his first Las
Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a sold-out
crowd. Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas has limited tickets
available for the remaining five shows, Feb. 7, 8, 12, 14 and 15, and can be
purchased at Ticketmaster.com/BlakeSheltonVegas.
“This is a big deal for me,” said Shelton, dressed in a custom-made black
corduroy shirt, BSxLE jeans, and Tony Lama grand caiman boots. “This is the
opening night of my first residency ever. I’ve been coming to Las Vegas for a
long time, so I know what my job is here tonight. We’re here to make memories.”
Fans in attendance for opening night were treated to a 20-plus song set
featuring some of Shelton’s biggest hits, including “Sangria,” “Honey Bee,”
“Ol’ Red,” “God’s Country” and “Boys ‘Round Here.” Shelton kicked off the show
with his 29th and most recent No. 1 single, “Pour Me A Drink.”
“I am excited to finally be in Vegas, bringing the honky tonk to Sin City!”
Shelton said. “We have a lot of fun ahead of us here at The Colosseum the
next two weeks.”
(6 Feb 2025) Dolly Parton
Launches Dolly Wines Pinot Noir for Valentine's Day:Dolly Partonis
reclaiming red this Valentine’s Day season by releasing her signature, Dolly
Wines Pinot Noir, the same month Jolene was
released fifty-one years ago. The hand-crafted California Pinot is the perfect
purchase for a Galentine's Day gathering or a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.
Dolly has invited fans on social media(@dollywines) this February to raise a
glass, and cheers to her new “shooting star,” Pinot Noir! The beautiful,
bright, ruby red Pinot Noir is the second varietal released in the United
States, and the fourth globally.
(7 Feb 2025) GRAMMY® Award
nominated singer/songwriterRyan Hurd announced
his sophomore album, Midwest Rock & Roll, out March 21 via
Big Machine Records. Co-penning all 12 tracks on the new project, Hurd provides
listeners with a cinematic snapshot of heartland dreamers, paying homage to his
midwestern roots and exploring the aftermath of leaving his home behind in
chase of a dream.
“Midwest Rock & Roll is
my second full length album, and I am really proud of how it sounds, what it
says, and how it ended up being released,” shares Hurd. “It’s a
coming-of-age album that feels like playing in your first band.”
In his new track “Die For It,”
out today, Hurd is leaving no stone unturned in his exploration of what it
means to truly love someone. The award-winning singer/songwriter takes
listeners through the emotional range of a relationship from the highest highs
to the lowest lows, with special emphasis on love’s contradictory nature.
Written by Hurd alongside Mark Holman and Randy Montana, “Die For It”
acknowledges that, in giving your entire self to someone, you’re giving them
the good, the bad and the ugly. As time goes on and the honeymoon phase
subsides, a relationship becomes about more than just feeling love for someone
– it becomes about the active choice to love them every day for every part of
themself.
(7 Feb 2025) 2024 was another
milestone year for Triple Tigers Recording artist Scotty McCreery. From being inducted into the
Grand Ole Opry to headlining his blockbuster Fall of Summer Tour to
releasing his critically acclaimed album Rise & Fall, named
one of the 30 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2024 by Rolling
Stone, the singer/songwriter continued to push himself to
new heights creatively.
Showing no signs of slowing down, McCreery is starting 2025 with a moment
of reflection releasing an updated version of his country and gospel blending “Red
Letter Blueprint” featuring GRAMMY and Dove Award winning Christian
artist, Jason Crabb. Called “nostalgic yet fresh, with faith
references that candidly reflect the singer's real-life core beliefs” by Taste
of Country upon release last year, listen to the new version of
“Red Letter Blueprint” HERE.
The pair are set to give their first live performance of the song on the Grand
Ole Opry on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This will also be McCreery’s first
performance on the stage during the Opry100 year-long celebration. Visit
Opry.com to purchase tickets.
(7 Feb 2025) Rising Country
singer/songwriter Mackenzie Carpenterteams up with GRAMMY-nominated trio Midland
for their new charming and flirtatious duet “I Wish You Would (ft. Midland),”
out via The Valory Music Co. The track captures the story of two bar patrons
whose undeniable chemistry draws them together in a Country dive. With its mix
of twangy guitars, steady drumbeats and masterful vocals from Carpenter and
Midland’s Mark Wystrach, the song sets the perfect mood for a night brimming
with excitement and possibility. Written by Carpenter alongside Jonathan
Hutcherson, Jamie Moore and Chris Tompkins, the track overflows with
anticipation from the couple who are secretly begging the night to stretch on
so they can continue to surrender to the spark between them.
(7 Feb 2025) On new single “It's
The Little Things,” Charles Wesley
Godwinhas written an ode to
the simple joys in life. The first sip of coffee in the morning. Taking the
extra second to hold the door for someone. Driving around town listening to the
radio. Even a quick smile and wave. The types of things so often overlooked in
our busy modern lives, but little moments that can make folks' lives just a
little bit better. The melody and lyrics came to Godwin one morning in the
shower, and he fine-tuned it into the three-minute and fifty-second earworm
that is a centerpiece of his latest project, the stunning, seven-song Lonely
Mountain Town EP, out Feb. 28. Lonely Mountain Town vinyl
pre-order has started. Listen to “It's The Little Things” here.
(7 Feb 2025) NASHVILLE, Tenn. –
Country artist Robby Johnsonis thrilled to unveil his brand-new single, “TGIF”,
just in time for Valentine’s Day! Premiered by Coda Country,
“TGIF” (Thank God It’s Friday) is a cleverly crafted drinking anthem
masquerading as a love song. At first listen, the track feels like a heartfelt
tribute to a long-lost love, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that
the true object of devotion isn’t a person—it’s an ice-cold beer. Johnson plays
with expectations, setting the stage with emotionally charged verses hinting at
romance, only to reveal the real Friday night affair with a well-earned drink.
With cheeky lyrics, the song delivers a playful twist that will have listeners
raising their glasses and singing along. To listen/stream: https://onerpm.link/robbyjohnsontgif
(9 Feb 2025) Country music icon T.G. Sheppardis
celebrating 50 years in country music, marking the milestone with the 50th
anniversary of his hit song "Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home."
Co-written by Sheppard, Elroy Kahanek, and Red Williams, the song was released
in February 1975 as the second single from his self-titled album. It became his
second #1 hit, holding the top spot for a week and spending twelve weeks on the
country chart.
WATCH
(3 Feb 2025) Emerging country
artist Belles (Kelli Belles) unveiled a
captivating new music video for her latest single, “Porcelain.” The
music video made its debut, premiering at All Country New.. The single
is distributed via Downtown Artist & Label Services and is available
now across all streaming platforms HERE.
The music video follows the
heartwarming love story between Belles and a rugged country boy. Directed by Sydney
Tooley and filmed by Corbin Schmidt at a private farm in
Goodlettsville, TN, the video captures the raw warmth and intimacy of their
relationship.
(4 Feb 2025) Amazon Music 2025
Artist to Watch, Lanie Gardner,
unveils the spunky new music
video for her latest release, “Buzzkill” (BBR
Music Group/BMG Nashville). As bold as it is playful, the video brings the
song’s sharp wit to life, cementing “Buzzkill” as the ultimate anthem about
cutting the drama and keeping it real.
(6 Feb 2025) Country pop
songstress Remy Garrisonreleases the official music video for her
buzzing single "Delusional" (released Oct 4, 2024) on all
streaming platforms and featured on Sirius XM's The Highway "On The
Horizon" segment.
(7 Feb 2025) Elton John
and Brandi Carlileunveil the music video for their brand new single ‘Who
Believes In Angels?’. Directed by visionary photographer and director David
LaChapelle, the video follows Wednesday’s announcement of Elton and
Brandi’s collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set
for release on 4th April via Island EMI Records. Pre-order here.
David LaChapelle and
Elton are regular collaborators, having first met when David photographed Elton
for Interview Magazine in 1998. The new video is a kaleidoscopic
tribute to the rock & roll angels who continue to inspire successive
generations. It finds Elton and Brandi performing on a giant pinball machine,
playing a winged piano and guitar respectively, while Tina Turner and Little
Richard shimmy amongst pink clouds and neon lights. Watch Album Making
Of Short Film Here
(7 Feb 2025) Remedy Treeis
thrilled to unveil the official music video for their new single, "Beyond
What I Can See." This powerful track, blending Bluegrass and
Americana, is an emotional journey through the highs and lows of chasing a
dream. The accompanying music video brings the song's haunting, introspective
narrative to life with stunning visuals that complement its raw energy. “Beyond
What I Can See” is available now for streaming or download on all major
platforms HERE. Watch
the video HERE.
FASHION
GRAMMY-nominated country star Mickey
Guytonopened the 2024 Red Dress
Collection Concert in New York City. She wore Sergio Hudson on the
red carpet, Monetre on the runway, and custom RC Caylan for her
performance. Guyton performed “My Side of Country,” “Something About You,”
“Make It Me,” and “Flowers.” – See Instagram Post(pictured 31 Jan 2024)
This year’s American Heart Association Go Red for Women® Red
Dress Collection® Concert kicked off American Heart Month on January 30th
at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Music and fashion were at the
forefront of the event — all to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease,
the No. 1 killer of women.
This year’s concert was headlined by Grammy Award-winning
and Tony Award-nominated singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles, who wore a
Rochas ensemble. The set included “Orpheus,” “Uncharted,” “Love Song,”
“Gravity,” “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “She Used to be Mine” and
“Brave.”
Holding true to the Red Dress Collection’s origin in
fashion, stars of stage and screen walked the runway in red ensembles created
by some of fashion’s brightest talents. The talent included Abbie Stockard
(Miss America 2025) wearing Karen Sabag, Carly
Pearce(GRAMMY, CMA and ACM
award-winning country star) wearing Halston (adding SHOES: Aera JEWELRY: Kenneth Jay Lane) for her
carpet lookthen a Et Ochs dress (SHOES: Veerah JEWELRY: Loren
Hope) for the runway along with Reyna Roberts(The Princess of Outlaw Country) wearing
Minna (adding SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell JEWELRY: Loren
Hope)on the red carpet then donning a Nicol Sposa dress (SHOES: Veerah
JEWELRY: Loren Hope) on the runway.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead
February 10 Lionel Cartwright (1959), Craig Campbell (1979)
February 11 the late Wesley Rose- (industry executive and
record producer. 1918; died April 26, 1990), Madison Cain (The Cains Trio's), Sheryl
Crow (1962)
February 12 Moe Bandy- (1944), Aubrie Sellers (1991)
February 13 Tennessee Ernie Ford (Feb 13, 1919;
died Oct 17, 1991 (aged 72)), JP Harris (The
Tough Choices (1983; Born six minutes before Valentine’s Day in Montgomery AL)
February 14 Razzy Bailey (1939), Brady Honeycutt (1986)
February 15 the late Hank Locklin- (Feb 15, 1918; died March
8, 2009 (aged 91))
February 16 Ruby Lovett (1967), the late Jo Walker-Meador- (the longest-serving
executive director in the history of the Country Music Association; Feb 16,
1924; died Aug 15, 2017 (aged 93)1924), Paul
Worley (Writer) (1950)
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