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October 17, 2018

Riser House/Columbia Nashville Rising Talent Mitchell Tenpenny Selected for Multi-Genre, Global Vevo DSCVR Program

Riser House/Columbia Nashville rising talent Mitchell Tenpenny has been tapped to showcase his country grit and soulful side in two edgy, band-backed videos for “Alcohol You Later” and “Telling All My Secrets,” the title track from his upcoming project, live now on Vevo.

Riser House/Columbia Nashville Rising Talent Mitchell Tenpenny Selected for Multi-Genre, Global Vevo DSCVR Program
The videos feature Tenpenny’s guitar playing and distinctive vocals against a soulful groove from his stripped-down band. Click here to watch.

Vevo has a long history of helping emerging artists through their DSCVR program, creating unique content that brings their music to life visually and provides a catalyst for exposure to new audiences. Past alumni iof Vevo’s DSCVR series include Sam Smith, Alessia Cara, Maggie Rogers, and Jorja Smith.

With a career poised to skyrocket, Tenpenny is set to release his debut album, Telling All My Secrets on Dec. 14. The Nashville native with an outlier’s tenacity is celebrating his first RIAA Gold-certified single with “Drunk Me,” which is ready to enter the Top 10 and currently resides at No. 12 on Mediabase/Country Aircheck and No. 11 on BDS Billboard Country Airplay charts. The song has surpassed 500,000 certifiable units in the U.S.

And Vevo isn’t the only tastemaker touting Tenpenny’s unique style. Billboard also predicted his  breakout success noting, “Whether it’s the desperation in ‘Drunk Me,’ the acidic revenge in ‘Bitches’ or the lack of self-control in ‘Alcohol You Later,’ he approaches a microphone with a biting ferocity.”

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October 16, 2018

RCA NASHVILLE SINGER/SONGWRITER RACHEL WAMMACK PERFORMS FOR SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVES AND STAFF

RCA Nashville singer/songwriter Rachel Wammack celebrated the ascent of her autobiographical debut single “Damage” with a performance in the Sony Club for Sony Music Entertainment executives and staff in New York City. The noteworthy new artist co-wrote the track with award-winning songwriters Tom Douglas and David Hodges as it recounts her real-life experiences working as a bartender.

Pictured (left to right) Halie Hampton, Maverick Artist Management; Darren Stupak, Executive Vice President/GM Sales, Sony Music Entertainment; Kevin Kelleher, Chief Operating Officer, Sony Music Entertainment; Dennis Kooker, President, Global Digital Business & U.S. Sales, Sony Music Entertainment; Wammack; Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville; Caryl Atwood, Vice President Sales and Streaming, Sony Music Nashville; and Liz Cost, Sony Music Nashville Marketing Lead.
24-year-old Muscle Shoals native Rachel Wammack is a “dynamic new Country voice for the genre” (Rolling Stone) with her “deep-rooted, classic sound” (Wide Open Country)  influenced heavily by the rich musical history of her hometown. Throughout her adolescent years, Wammack expressed her art through her songwriting and storytelling; later playing in the high school band, and pursuing a college degree in professional writing. At the age of 17, she was discovered by a Sony Music Nashville executive while performing at a fine cuisine piano restaurant in Muscle Shoals. Five years and many written songs later, Wammack received a record deal from Sony Music Nashville. In April 2018, she released her self-titled debut, giving her growing fan base a taste of the music that’s on the horizon. Named one of Rolling Stone ’s “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know” and selected for Bobby Bones’ “Women of iHeartCountry,” her wildfire momentum continues this fall as she embarks on a series of radio shows across the U.S. Additionally, she will join Brett Young on his CMT ON TOUR: HERE TONIGHT, launching Nov. 16 in Royal Oak, MI. For more information and tour dates, visit www.rachelwammack.com.

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October 15, 2018

PISTOL ANNIES “STOP DROP AND ROLL ONE” WITH LATEST RELEASE FROM INTERSTATE GOSPEL

Country supertrio PISTOL ANNIES have released “Stop Drop and Roll One” off their anxiously-awaited third album INTERSTATE GOSPEL, releasing Nov. 2 on RCA Records Nashville.

Penned by the group’s Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley, “Stop Drop and Roll One” came after a particularly fruitful night of songwriting. “We’d just finished a song out at the farm, and Miranda said, ‘Girls, we’re on fire I think…,” and then she said, ‘So stop, drop and roll one!’” explained Monroe.

The upcoming 14-track album showcases the group’s stunning harmonies. Moving from celebratory anthems, classic country storytelling and vibey swagger, the Grammy-nominated trio are back and sounding Annie-er than ever.

Fans who pre-order the album at any digital retailer will instantly receive “Stop Drop and Roll One,” as well as previously-released songs including “more irreverent than earnest” (NPR) “Interstate Gospel”; “simultaneously funny and crushingly sad” (Rolling Stone) “Best Years of My Life”; and “ecstatic post-divorce declaration of independence” (People) “Got My Name Changed Back.” All four records are also available on all streaming platforms.

Pistol Annies will play Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 25 and NYC’s intimate venue The Town Hall on Nov. 2, both of which sold out in minutes. The trio will round out the their album release shows at LA’s breakout downtown concert hall The Novo on Nov. 7. These shows are the Annies’ way of inviting their fans into their living room to hang, talk, laugh and commiserate about real life while singing their own kind of country music. They will also perform at the 2018 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony on Oct. 17.

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October 12, 2018

Arista Nashville Artist Carlton Anderson Has Home-Field Advantage When He Performs the National Anthem Sunday, Oct. 14 when the Buffalo Bills Face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium

Full-circle moments are becoming commonplace for Arista Nashville singer/songwriter Carlton Anderson. First he records an acoustic cover of his current and climbing single “Drop Everything” at the Nashville honky-tonk where he caught the attention of the music industry, and now he returns to his hometown to sing the national anthem for the Houston Texans.

And there is a twist. Anderson was a high school junior when he was kicked out of the choir for skipping an event to go see the Texans’ Battle Red Day game with his dad. Now he’ll be center field at NRG Stadium singing the anthem at the Battle Red Day game between the Texans and the Buffalo Bills. The Texans will be wearing red jerseys for the matchup and Anderson will be encouraging fans to wear red, too.

Kickoff is set for noon/CT and the game will be broadcast on CBS.

Anderson grew up in Cypress, Texas playing football and music with equal abandon. After high school, he started performing in clubs and dancehalls in the area, but he had his heart set on Nashville. With financial support from his grandparents and the blessing of his blue-collar family, Anderson moved to Music City where he was the first to graduate college. To pay the bills he found regular work, a tip jar, and a devoted following of fans and industry tastemakers at Swingin’ Doors, a honky-tonk off Broadway.

His tenacity, hard work, and talent landed him a deal with Arista Nashville and the release of his debut song, “Drop Everything,” which was co-written by Rhett Akins, Matt Dragstrem, and Ashley Gorley. And like Anderson, the single is about taking chances, going after what you want, and having the juice to back it up.

Anderson is gaining a reputation for his steadfast belief in authenticity before trends. Billboard opined, that his debut “matches a masculine, southern voice with an anthemic chorus, a catchy melody, a swag lyric and a tight, retro-fit production.” And Taste of Country summed it up writing that “Drop Everything” is “reminiscent of a lot of things, but not a copycat of any.”

Carlton Anderson’s “Drop Everything” is available now to stream and download HERE

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October 10, 2018

MITCHELL TENPENNY WILL TELL FANS ALL HIS SECRETS ON DEBUT ALBUM THIS DECEMBER

MITCHELL TENPENNY WILL TELL FANS ALL HIS SECRETS ON DEBUT ALBUM THIS DECEMBER

“Telling All My Secrets” Available December 14 on Riser House/Columbia Nashville

Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny burst onto the scene earlier this year, as Billboard predicted, when his RIAA-certified Gold single, “Drunk Me” hit airwaves across the country. The breakthrough song has earned more than 77 million on-demand streams tracking 3 million a week, and has surpassed 500,000 units of downloads in the U.S. Now, the Riser House/Columbia Nashville artist is ready to formally introduce himself to fans with his debut album, Telling All My Secrets, available everywhere Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.

“The secret is out,” Tenpenny shared directly with fans yesterday. “So thankful to finally share what I’ve been working on with y’all.” The title track “Telling All My Secrets” is available now with pre-order HERE.

Growing up on Music Row under the watchful eye of his grandmother, industry veteran and first female CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Donna Hilley, Tenpenny is no stranger to the Music Row houses where he crafted his major label debut album. The soulful vocalist wrote 56 songs in preparation for the album narrowing it down to 11 strong tracks that tell his story including Top 15 single “Drunk Me,” and fan favorite “Alcohol You Later” and exclusively to digital and vinyl the polarizing track “Bitches.”  The tracks were featured on Tenpenny’s self-titled EP, which has garnered more than 91 million on-demand audio and video streams.

“I’m proud of the success of a track like ‘Bitches.’ It is always a favorite at our shows but for a new listener I understand it could be a bit divisive. The song isn’t about girls or guys, it is about cheaters and liars and haters and bullies. I hate bullies and I hate people that pick on others.” says Tenpenny of the song. “Sometimes there is only one word for a certain emotion. In this case it was bitch. I’m excited to ‘share all my secrets’ on this album so fans get the full picture of what I’m about.”

Telling All My Secrets Track Listing with songwriters:

1. Truck I Drove in High School | Mitchell Tenpenny/Jordan Schmidt/Andrew Albert/Devin Dawson
2. Alcohol You Later | Mitchell Tenpenny/Sam Sumser/Michael Lotten
3. All On You | Mitchell Tenpenny/Andrew Albert/Nick Fradiani/Jordan Schmidt
4. Goner | Mitchell Tenpenny/Andrew Albert/Jordan Schmidt
5. Chance Worth Taking | Mitchell Tenpenny/Josh Hoge/Matthew McVaney
6. I Get the Picture | Mitchell Tenpenny/Alex Kline/Michael Whitworth
7. Drunk Me | Mitchell Tenpenny/Jordan Schmidt/Justin Wilson
8. Somebody’s Got Me | Mitchell Tenpenny/Hillary Lindsey/Jordan Schmidt
9. Somebody Ain’t You | Mitchell Tenpenny/Thomas Archer/Dallas Wilson
10. Telling All My Secrets | Mitchell Tenpenny/Jordan Minton/Dallas Wilson
11. Walk Like Him | Mitchell Tenpenny/Justin Ebach/Steven Dale Jones

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October 10, 2018

FAITH HILL AMONG ALL-STAR LINE-UP FOR “THE WORLD’S BEST” NEW GLOBAL COMPETITION

CBS ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF DREW BARRYMORE, RUPAUL CHARLES, JAMES CORDEN AND FAITH HILL FOR

“THE WORLD’S BEST,” THE NEW GLOBAL COMPETITION SERIES FROM MIKE DARNELL AND MARK BURNETT

FAITH HILL AMONG ALL-STAR LINE-UP FOR “THE WORLD’S BEST” NEW GLOBAL COMPETITION

Golden Globe Award Winner and Movie Star Drew Barrymore, Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Entertainer RuPaul Charles and Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Music Superstar Faith Hill Will Serve as Judges for this One-of-a-Kind Talent Competition Series Featuring Elite Acts From Around the World

Multi-Emmy Award Winner James Corden Will Host and Serve as Executive Producer and Multi-Emmy Award Winner Ben Winston Will Also Serve as Executive Producer Through Fulwell 73 Productions

CBS today announced an all-star line-up of Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles, James Corden and Faith Hill for THE WORLD’S BEST, a new global talent competition series from two of the most prolific unscripted producers in television, Mike Darnell (“American Idol” and “Ellen’s Game of Games”) and Mark Burnett (SURVIVOR, “The Voice”).

James Corden, Emmy Award-winning host of THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN, will host THE WORLD’S BEST and serve as executive producer, while Golden Globe Award winner Drew Barrymore, Emmy Award winner RuPaul Charles and Grammy Award winner Faith Hill will serve as the three American judges. The 10-episode series will premiere in 2019 on CBS.

THE WORLD’S BEST is a first-of-its kind global talent competition that features acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the planet. They not only have to impress the American judges, but will also need to impress the “wall of the world,” featuring 50 experts from around the world and every field of entertainment to advance through the competition. Only one act will ultimately be crowned THE WORLD’S BEST.

“It’s only fitting that THE WORLD’S BEST perform in front of the world’s best,” said Sharon Vuong, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming for CBS. “James, Drew, Faith and RuPaul are all amazing talents who have excelled in their respective fields on a global scale. We can’t wait for them to bring their distinct voices to a show that’s unlike any other.”

“We feel incredibly lucky that James Corden agreed to be part of this groundbreaking global event competition,” said Mike Darnell, President, Warner Bros. Unscripted & Alternative Television. “He’s an absolute force of nature, and his versatility, passion and showmanship are unrivaled.”

“The very name of the show defined the caliber of judges we sought out and ultimately got. Drew, RuPaul and Faith are incredibly accomplished superstars whose talents encompass every area of entertainment,” added Darnell. “Along with James, THE WORLD’S BEST will now be the gold standard of competition shows.”

“James Corden is at the top of his game and there is no one better to host this ultimate international competition series,” said Burnett, Chairman of Worldwide Television Group, MGM. “This groundbreaking series is like the Olympics of talent shows and needed the perfect talent combination. Mike and I are thrilled Drew, Faith and RuPaul are all on board. We can’t wait to see the fun they have together.”

James Corden is an Emmy Award-winning, multi-faceted performer, host, writer and producer with accomplishments that span television, theater, film and comedy. Since he took over as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW on March 23, 2015, the show has won seven Emmys, won a Critic’s Choice Award for Best Talk Show, achieved its highest ratings since the show’s inception in 1995, and become known for Corden’s groundbreaking videos and sketches, including the viral segments “Carpool Karaoke,” “Crosswalk the Musical,” “Drop the Mic” and “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts.”

In 2016, Corden hosted “The 70th Annual Tony Awards,” which had its largest audience in 15 years and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program. Additionally, he hosted the Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2018.

Drew Barrymore was born in Culver City, Calif., into a revered acting family that includes, among many others, her grandfather John Barrymore. She started performing in commercials before her first birthday. At age 6 she was chosen by director Steven Spielberg to co-star as Gertie in “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial.”

In 1995, she created her own production company, Flower Films, with partner Nancy Juvonen. Their first film was the 1999 comedy “Never Been Kissed,” followed by the box office hit “Charlie’s Angels” in 2000. Firmly established as a production powerhouse, Flower Films subsequently produced the features “50 First Dates,” cult favorite “Donnie Darko,” “Duplex,” “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” “Music and Lyrics,” “Fever Pitch,” “He’s Just Not That Into You” and “Whip It,” which Barrymore appeared in and directed.

Barrymore won a 2009 Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for her role as fallen heiress Edith Bouvier Beale in the lauded HBO production of “Grey Gardens.” She currently stars in and executive produces the Netflix original series “Santa Clarita Diet,” which is in production on season three.

RuPaul Andre Charles is an American actor, model, singer, songwriter, television personality and author. Since 2009, he has produced and hosted the reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” for which he has received four Primetime Emmy Awards. Charles is the most commercially successful drag queen of all time. In 2017 he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

Charles was born and raised in San Diego and later moved to Atlanta to study performing arts. He settled in New York City where he became a popular fixture on the nightclub scene. Charles achieved international fame with the release of the single “Supermodel (You Better Work),” which was included on his 1993 debut album “Supermodel of the World.”

As an actor, Charles has appeared in more than 50 films and television shows, both in and out of drag, including “Crooklyn,” “The Brady Bunch Movie,” “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” “But I’m a Cheerleader,” “Hurricane Bianca,” the Comedy Central series “Broad City” and the Netflix original series “Girlboss.” Currently, he is in production for the Netflix series “AJ and the Queen.”

Faith Hill is one of the top-selling and most awarded female artists of all time with five Grammy Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards and four People’s Choice Awards. She has consistently broken chart records with her #1 singles and has had major crossover success with the hits “This Kiss,” “Breathe,” “The Way You Love Me,” “Cry” and “There You’ll Be.” She has had multiple albums top both the Billboard Top 100 and Country charts simultaneously and, with only seven original studio albums, has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

Hill has had three network TV specials that garnered top ratings and has appeared and performed on every major award show, including the Academy Awards twice. In 2000 Hill performed the National Anthem to a global audience of over 88.5 million viewers at Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta and is the only country artist (and one of only three artists ever) to perform both “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” at Super Bowls.

In November 2017, Hill, along with her husband Tim McGraw, released a joint album, The Rest of Our Life, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Recently, Hill and McGraw wrapped the latest installment of the award-winning Soul2Soul franchise, “Soul2Soul The World Tour 2018.”

Currently, Hill is an executive producer of the Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben,” which began its second season in September.

THE WORLD’S BEST is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and MGM Television and Fulwell 73 Productions. Mike Darnell, Mark Burnett, James Corden, Ben Winston, Brooke Karzen, Dan Sacks, Alison Holloway, James Breen and Barry Poznick are executive producers.

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October 9, 2018

SETH ENNIS RELEASES EMOTIONAL OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CALL YOUR MAMA”

Arista Nashville’s SETH ENNIS released today the poignant official music video for his chart-rising new single “Call Your Mama.”

Directed by Justin Clough, the extremely emotional video weaves a heartfelt narrative that embodies the earnest lyrics Ennis co-penned with No. 1 hit songwriter Michael Hardy in just 30 minutes, inspired by a text from his own mother. The song’s muse appears in the video as well, making a cameo in the pivotal finale. Ennis’ father, a retired Air Force pilot, helped inspire the visual and military theme for the heartfelt story.

“I was very mindful about the concept and wanted a powerful story behind this video,” explained Ennis. “I wanted something as moving and emotionally charged as all of the incredible messages fans have sent to me since the release of the song. Personally having been raised in a military family, this idea felt perfect to visually represent everything the song represents.”

Watch the emotional “Call Your Mama” official music video here.

Lauded as “just perfect” by MusicRow, the touching track features superstar vocal group Little Big Town and is available now at all digital retailers and streaming platforms. The singer-songwriter co-produced the “gently rolling ballad” (Rolling Stone Country) with Jordan Reynolds.

Since its release, fans have sent Ennis hundreds of moving messages via social media about the power of the song and the impact it has made in their lives, many expressing how it has helped them to mend an argument, inspire communication, and simply love more.

Next up for the on-the-rise star with a “gift for storytelling” (Taste of Country) is the NOTHING TO DO TOWN TOUR with Dylan Scott (whose No. 2 hit “Hooked” Ennis co-wrote), beginning Jan. 17 in New York City.

About Seth Ennis: Arista Nashville singer/songwriter, Seth Ennis, broke into the Country music format in 2017 with early nods from SiriusXM, naming Ennis one of their “Future Five,” as well as an artist to watch by CMT, Pandora, The Huffington Post, and Rolling Stone Country . The 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist, co-wrote, co-produced and played all parts on the recorded version of his acclaimed debut single, “Woke Up In Nashville,” and has garnered a reputation in the Nashville music community for having an artistic vision without boundaries. Hailing from Georgia, but now rooted deeply in Music City, Ennis has been tapped by some of Country Music’s brightest superstars to bring his high energy sound to fans all across the country including Florida Georgia Line Dig Your Roots Tour, the Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Soul2Soul World Tour 2017, the Billy Currington Stay Up ‘Til the Sun Tour and Luke Bryan’s Huntin’, Fishin’, And Lovin’ Every Day Tour

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October 9, 2018

KANE BROWN WINS THREE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

Kane Brown wins three American Music Awards Tonight!

KANE BROWN WINS THREE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

On tonight’s 2018 AMAs, Kane Brown, the most nominated artist in country categories, took home trophies for Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country for his Platinum-certified multi-week #1 self-titled debut release and Favorite Song – Country for the Double-Platinum multi-week #1 smash “Heaven.”

During the awards broadcast, Kane Brown presented the Favorite Soul/R&B Album category with Lauren Daigle.

SMN’s Maren Morris was nominated for two AMAs, and LANCO and Luke Combs for one each.

See the complete list of AMA winners HERE.

KANE BROWN WINS THREE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

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October 8, 2018

Old Dominion Unveils New Single and Tour “Make It Sweet”

Featuring Support from Jordan Davis, Morgan Evans, and Mitchell Tenpenny on Select Dates
First Live Performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Oct. 16

Following a string of sold-out shows and chart-scorching success, acclaimed country band Old Dominion share a brand new single and announce their 2019 headlining arena tour, both entitled “Make It Sweet.” Get the song HERE. This marks the group’s first new original release since the arrival of the chart-topping Happy Endings in summer 2017.

The upbeat “Make It Sweet” unlocks the next chapter of Old Dominion. Rustling acoustic guitars and pedal steel bristle up against heartfelt verses before the hashtag-worthy, handclap-driven refrain – “Life is short, make it sweet” – takes flight. The song culminates on a rafter-reaching guitar solo and show-stopping vocal performance. They also uncovered the cinematic music video for the song. Watch it HERE.

Most importantly, the tune heralds more music to come from the reigning Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year very soon.

The boys will perform “Make It Sweet” for the very first time live on “Ellen” Oct. 16. Be sure to tune in!

Additionally, Old Dominion reveal the dates for the first leg of their 2019 “Make It Sweet” arena tour. They’ll be joined by special guests including Jordan Davis, Morgan Evans, and Mitchell Tenpenny at select dates. The initial leg kicks off Jan. 18 in Chicago, at Allstate Arena, hits major markets across the country, and wraps April 27 at San Jose Events Center in San Jose, CA. Check out the full itinerary below. Get ticket information HERE. The band will be releasing the details for forthcoming legs in the near future!

This fall has turned into something of a triumphant victory lap for Old Dominion. They recently put on a sold-out bucket list gig at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for their very special headline show: An Evening With Friends.” The event raised a total of $60K for charity benefitting the Opry Trust Fund and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Their smash hit “Hotel Key” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts, becoming their sixth No. 1. With multiple Platinum and Gold certifications, Old Dominion also notably eclipsed 1 billion on-demand streams, averaging nearly 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

 

Old Dominion Unveils New Single and Tour “Make It Sweet”
“MAKE IT SWEET” TOUR 2019:
FIRST LEG
Jan. 18 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena ^+
Jan. 19 – Bloomington, IL – Grossinger Motors Arena ^+
Jan. 24 – Bemidji, MN – Sanford Center^+
Jan. 25 – Brookings, SD – Swiftel Center^+
Jan. 30 – Scottsdale, AZ – Coors Light Birds Nest
Feb. 2 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater^+
Feb. 7 – Lowell, MA – Tsongas Center^+
Feb. 8 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena^+
Feb. 9 – Washington, DC – The Anthem^+
Feb. 14 – Windsor, ON – Caesars Windsor^
Feb. 15 – Cedar Rapids, IA – U.S. Cellular Center^+
Feb. 16 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Memorial Coliseum^+
Feb. 27 – Athens, GA – Akins Ford Arena*
Feb. 28 – Asheville, NC – U.S. Cellular Center^*
March 1 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum^*
March 7 – Pensacola, FL – Pensacola Bay Center^*
March 8 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L Tucker Center^*
March 28 – Madison, WI – Alliant Energy Center^*
March 29 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena^*
March 30 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha^*
April 25 – Boise, ID – CenturyLink Arena^*
April 26 – Reno, NV – Reno Events Center*
April 27 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Events Center*

^+* on select dates
Jordan Davis ^
Morgan Evans +
Mitchell Tenpenny*

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October 4, 2018

TIM MCGRAW RELEASES TWO NEW SONGS FIRST SOLO MUSIC IN OVER TWO YEARS

TIM MCGRAW RELEASES TWO NEW SONGS FIRST SOLO MUSIC IN OVER TWO YEARS

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Grammy Award winning music superstar Tim McGraw released two new tracks today, the single, “NEON CHURCH” and an additional track “Thought About You,” which are available to stream and download now.  This marks his first new music for Columbia Nashville/McGraw Music.  “NEON CHURCH” has been shipped to radio for immediate airplay.  McGraw has indicated both songs are part of an upcoming 2019 album project.

“I love that there are no rules anymore and I can give fans more music at once. I really felt that both these songs were ready to be heard and will absolutely give a sense of where I’m going with my next project.  They’re meaningful to me and show the diversity of what I’ve been working on musically,” said McGraw who has most recently spent two years touring with his wife, Grammy Award winning artist, Faith Hill on the blockbuster Soul2Soul Tour in support of their first-ever album together, The Rest Of Our Life.

The lead radio single “NEON CHURCH” was written by Ben Goldsmith, Ben Stennis and Ross Ellis.  From the opening line of “I need Jesus or I need whiskey” listeners will immediately get a sense of a classic country music theme made relevant to 2018.  “There’s not a misplaced word in Neon Church,” explains McGraw. The second track “Thought About You” was written by Lee Thomas Miller, Brad Warren and Brett Warren.  The lyrics take the listener on an emotional journey about lost love and opportunity weaving McGraw’s signature vocals with a powerful message.

McGraw joined forces with long-time collaborator Byron Gallimore to produce both tracks.  “Tim had such a vision for the sound and shape of this new music.  NEON CHURCH is an anthem from the first note and is so unique sonically,” said Gallimore.  Together as co-producers, McGraw and Gallimore have sold over 50 million records