THE PETER FRAMPTON BAND’S TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HARRISON’S “ISN’T IT A PITY” PREMIERES WITH VIDEO

Johnny GilesApr 16, 2021April 17, 20210

FRAMPTON FORGETS THE WORDSOUT NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 23 VIA UMe ALBUM FEATURES INSTRUMENTALS OF SONGS BYDAVID BOWIE, RADIOHEAD, STEVIE WONDER, ROXY MUSIC, LENNY KRAVITZ AND MORE The Peter Frampton Band’s tribute to George Harrison’s “Isn’t It A Pity” is the latest track to be revealed off their forthcoming album Frampton Forgets the Words. “‘Isn’t...

BLUES TORCHBEARER HONORS THE GREATS WITH DUO ALBUM “THE CAUSE OF IT ALL”, OUT MAY 21

Johnny GilesApr 16, 2021April 17, 20210

“We brought the ancestors into the room,” says The Reverend Shawn Amos, likening himself to the griots of West Africa, a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who keep oral tradition alive, binding the people together with song. The Rev is talking about The Cause of It All (May 21, Put...

Americana/roots rock quintet Run Katie Run’s new EP, Running on Love, is out tomorrow

Johnny GilesApr 16, 2021April 17, 20210

American Songwriter “Stolen Time” track premiere: “With a unique blend of rock sensibilities and folky textures, the sound of Run Katie Run condenses into a singular force of energy and power. Showing this off on ‘Stolen Time,’ the band hits a sweet spot, crafting something that’s reminiscent of the classic, alternative-rock...

BRANDI CARLILE’S BROKEN HORSES DEBUTS AT #1 ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST

Johnny GilesApr 14, 2021April 17, 20210

VERY SPECIAL AUDIO BOOK EDITION— FEATURING OVER 30 EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES—TO BE RELEASED NEXT TUESDAY VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR CONTINUES INCLUDING CONVERSATION WITH ALICIA KEYS Brandi Carlile’s acclaimed memoir, Broken Horses, debuts this week at #1 on The New York Times Best Sellers list (Print Hardcover Nonfiction and Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction). Published by Crown—an imprint of the Random...

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMS TWO SHOWS AT LOUISVILLE’S WATERFRONT PARK MAY 21-22

Johnny GilesApr 14, 2021April 17, 20210

TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will perform two shows as part of Louisville, KY’s new concert series, Live On The Lawn at Waterfront Park, May 21 and 22. Tickets for shows go on-sale this Friday, April 16 at 10:00am ET/9:00am CT with a selection of pod-based purchase options. Full details can...

CHRIS STAPLETON’S “STARTING OVER” #1 AT COUNTRY RADIO THIS WEEK

Johnny GilesApr 12, 2021April 17, 20210

LEADS NOMINEES AT 56TH ACM AWARDS WITH SIX NOMINATIONS Chris Stapleton’s “Starting Over” is #1 at country radio’s Mediabase Chart this week. The title track from his acclaimed new album, “Starting Over” was written by Stapleton and Mike Henderson and is only his second chart-topping single as an artist following 2018’s “Broken Halos” (also...

ALLIE COLLEEN CELEBRATES RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM, STONES, WITH THREE RELEASE PARTIES

Johnny GilesApr 12, 2021April 17, 20210

Entertainment Tonight Exclusive Set for Tuesday, April 13th Singer/Songwriter, Allie Colleen, celebrated the release of her highly anticipated debut album, STONES with three release parties for music executives, media, album collaborators, fans, family and friends on Friday, April 9 at the Nashville Music Loft and sponsored by Pickers Vodka. STONES was co-produced by Joe Costa / Joe Costa Productions and Ben...

Callie Twisselman Releases “Two Hands”

Nancy PoseyApr 10, 2021April 10, 20210

Callie Twisselman knows about working hard and about waiting. Her new single “Two Hands,” was released on Friday, April 9, and she’s ready to set it loose on the music world.The country singer-songwriter may not fit the stereotype of the California girl. Growing up on a seven-generation grain and cattle...

Pete Mroz: From Music City to The Voice

Nancy PoseyMar 30, 2021April 5, 20210

On the first night of blind auditions on Season 20 of The Voice, one of the best stories of chair turns came from a surprising reunion of sorts. Forty-five-year-old Pete Mroz, sang “Can’t Find My Way Home,” the Blind Faith classic penned by Steve Winwood. John Legend turned, followed by Blake...

Nicole Sumerlyn’s Debut Single: “Over a Drink”

Nancy PoseyMar 24, 2021March 30, 20210

Country music fans—those who are paying attention—realize that not only are plenty of country singers from somewhere above the Mason-Dixon line, but more and more come from north of the U.S.-Canadian border. Nicole Sumerlyn grew up in small town British Columbia and now lives in Vancouver, but she found her...

METRO Tour Kickoff-The Blue Stones + VEAUX at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

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