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    Big Machine and CMT Host CRS Bash

    February 22, 2012 0 Comments

    The Big Machine Label Group and CMT welcomed over 500 guests to the label’s annual CRS bash last night at “3rd and Lindsley” in Nashville. The party featured a forty-five foot red carpet where attendees could have their photo taken with a variety of BMLG artists from all three labels including Big Machine Records, Valory Music Co. and Republic Nashville. Once inside the venue, partygoers were greeted by Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta and party host Cody Alan from CMT Radio. Their introduction was immediately followed by a stunning three-song performance by Republic Nashville’s Martina McBride. Martina’s performance kicked off nearly two hours of top-tier entertainment by superstars The Band Perry; Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, and Sunny Sweeney; and newcomers Edens Edge, Greg Bates, Thomas Rhett and Ella Mae Bowen.

    Rascal Flatts headlined the event by performing five songs, including their latest hit single “Banjo” off their forthcoming April 3 album release entitled CHANGED. Justin Moore announced that his next single will be “‘Til My Last Day” and Edens Edge unveiled their upcoming, upbeat single release entitled “Too Good To Be True.”

    Featured below from L to R: (back) Jay DeMarcus, Chris Thompson, James Young, Joe Don Rooney, Jon Jones, CMT’s Brian Phillips, Cherrill Green, and Dean Berner. (middle) Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett, Gary Levox, Mike Eli, Martina McBride, Hannah Blaylock and Greg Bates. (front) Justin Moore, CMT’s Cody Alan, Brantley Gilbert, Neil Perry, BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta, Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen and Ella Mae Bowen.

    Big Machine and CMT Host CRS Bash

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    A String of Sold-Out Shows and More "Firsts" for The Band Perry

    February 21, 2012 0 Comments

    Pictured (L-R): Front Row – The Band Perry’s Reid, Kimberly and Neil Perry; Back Row – Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, TBP’s Managers Erik Peterson, Bob Doyle, WME’s Rob Beckham, Ryman Auditorium GM Sally Williams, WME’s Dana Burwell, Gaylord Entertainment Senior Vice President, Media and Entertainment Steve Buchanan and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta. (Photo Credit: Rick Diamond)

    The Band Perry played to a full house last night at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, TN. When tickets went on sale last fall, the show sold out in a staggering twenty minutes, a first for the Republic Nashville breakout trio! Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry were also the first artists to perform on the recently renovated stage at the legendary venue.

    “We are so excited to have performed our first headlining show in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium! Country music’s ‘mother church’ was in need of some loving attention, so a brand new stage has just been added,” says Kimberly Perry. “We had the honor of being the very first act to perform on it. The evening was even better than we imagined.”

    The 2012 ACM Vocal Group of the Year contenders shared a few new songs as well as their Gold-certified #1 single, “All Your Life;” their Triple-Platinum, #1 smash, "If I Die Young" and the Gold-certified “You Lie” from their Platinum Republic Nashville debut album.

    Not only did last night’s show in Music City sell out in a matter of minutes, their show last Saturday night (2/18), at Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth, also sold out in advance – an unprecedented accomplishment for a new act. With more than sixteen thousand in attendance, the sibling trio also performed to a packed venue at the San Antonio Stock Show last Wednesday (2/15).

    “It’s so amazing that our fans appreciate what we do live and support us by coming to hear us play,” says Reid Perry.

    “We have been so blessed in our career since we began and to know our fans continue to support our music is so gratifying,” says Neil Perry.

    The Band Perry heads back out on the road this week on Brad Paisley’s VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD TOUR 2012 with upcoming stops, including:

    2/23 Madison, WI – Alliant Energy Center

    2/24 Moline, IL – iWireless Center

    2/25 Springfield, MO – JQH Arena

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    Rascal Flatts, AEG Live, and NCM Fathom to Present Release Week In-Theater Event

    February 21, 2012 0 Comments

    Country supergroup Rascal Flatts and AEG Live, in conjunction with NCM Fathom, will present a very special one-night-only in-theater event that will take place across the nation on Thursday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. MT/8:00 p.m. PT (tape delayed). Rascal Flatts-CHANGED: One Night Exclusive Theater Event will deliver exclusive never-before-seen access into the lives of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, along with exclusive live performances of their biggest hits and music from their new album, CHANGED, set for release April 3 on Big Machine Records.

    Tickets for Rascal Flatts - CHANGED: One Night Exclusive Theater Event will be available to the U.S. public in early March at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will also play at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres across Canada.

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    Valory Music Co. Signs The Mavericks

    February 20, 2012 0 Comments

    The Valory Music Co. announced Friday, Feb. 17 that the label has added longtime international Country vocal group THE MAVERICKS to its roster of artists. The label is working with the GRAMMY award-winning Country vocal group on an album that will be released later this year. The Valory project will mark the 20th anniversary of THE MAVERICKS 1991 self-titled debut album.

    In celebration of the announcement, Valory Music Co. also announced that THE MAVERICKS will perform a private, invite-only show in Nashville on the night of Tuesday, February 21, during Country Radio Seminar (CRS).

    THE MAVERICKS previously announced that the group is reuniting for a North American and European summer tour. Their first tour stop will occur this April at the Stagecoach festival in Indio, CA. The Stagecoach show will be the group's first public show since 2003.

    THE MAVERICKS won multiple Vocal Group awards in the '90s from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. They were awarded a GRAMMY in 1995 for Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

    THE MAVERICKS are best known for their chart topping hits such as “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down” (1996), “What a Crying Shame” (1992), “O What a Thrill” (1994), “Here Comes the Rain” (1995) and “There Goes My Heart” (1994).

    The group also maintains a strong international following because of their chart-topping U.K. hits including "Dance the Night Away," "I've Got This Feeling," and "Someone Should Tell Her," --all from their 1998 album release entitled TRAMPOLINE.

    The group consists of Raul Malo (Lead vocals, guitars), Robert Reynolds (Bass, vocals), Paul Deakin (Drums, vocals), and Eddie Perez (Lead guitar, vocals).

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    Valory Music Co. Names Amy Staley Director of West Coast Promotion

    February 19, 2012 0 Comments

    The Valory Music Co. announced today that Amy Staley will become the label’s Director of West Coast Promotion effective immediately.

    Staley will lead west coast promotions for the label’s star-studded roster of artists including Reba, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert and new roster additions The Mavericks and Thomas Rhett.

    Staley, who attended MTSU and majored in Music Business, has worked in the booking and sales fields for the past several years. Previously, she had stints at William Morris in Nashville, Jobing.com Arena in Phoenix and has coordinated various VIP events with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, Britney Spears and others. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales for Biomin Industries. Staley's education and business background will provide for an easy transition into this new venture in the music industry.

    “With an already very exciting 2012 for The Valory Music Co., Amy’s addition to our promotion team just makes it that much more exciting. Her passion, drive and creative thinking add to an already dynamic team,” said George Briner VP of Promotion for The Valory Music Co. “We’re all excited for radio to meet Amy.”

    "After spending years in booking and venues, I am thrilled to be transitioning into radio and to become a part of sharing great new music with the world. Being from Nashville, country music has always been my first love and I am especially excited and honored to be joining the Valory family, who work with some of the best established and emerging artists in country music,” said Staley.

    Staley can be reached at Amy.Staley@Valorymail.com or at 615.324.7064.

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    Rascal Flatts Reveal Track Listing for "Changed"

    February 16, 2012 0 Comments

    Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts excited their millions of fans last month when they announced that their highly anticipated eighth studio album entitled CHANGED will be released on April 3, 2012. Today, the ACM "Vocal Group of the Year" nominees revealed the new album's track listing and said CHANGED will also be available in a deluxe version that features four additional bonus tracks. The deluxe version of the album, CHANGED DELUXE, will be available in most retailers on April 3 as well.

    The first single from the new album, "Banjo," was released to Country Radio just five weeks ago and is already a Top 20 hit and climbing. "Banjo" was also released as a single on iTunes this week where it is now a Top 10 single on the iTunes Country chart.

    For the release of CHANGED, Rascal Flatts has partnered with 'ZinePak to produce a small-format magazine featuring photos, personal interviews, lyrics and a set of Rascal Flatts guitar picks. The magazine, which includes the CHANGED DELUXE album, will be on sale exclusively at Walmart beginning April 3. Fans can find the magazine in the retailer's music department, alongside the standard version of CHANGED.

    CHANGED comes after Flatts' first Big Machine Records album release, NOTHING LIKE THIS, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album's successful release made Flatts one of only four country acts to debut six consecutive studio albums at #1. NOTHING LIKE THIS became a Platinum-selling album, featuring two #1 hits including "Why Wait" and the Platinum-certified “I Won’t Let Go.” The album also featured the Gold-certified hit “Easy” (with pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield).

    Since their musical debut in 2000, the band has sold over 21 million albums, 25 million digital downloads and delivered 13 #1 singles to the top of the charts.

    Rascal Flatts is the most awarded Country group of the past decade, earning over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more. As one of the hottest-selling acts on tour in any genre, they’ve sold over 6 million concert tickets, and counting. Currently, the band is performing across the country on their Thaw Out Tour, which earned a slot on CMT's "Top Tours of 2012," and on June 15 they will kick off a new summer tour, Farmers Insurance presents “The American Band Tour” with Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge. For tour dates and album updates, visit www.rascalflatts.com.

    The following are track listings for CHANGED and CHANGED DELUXE:

    CHANGED Album Sequence

    1. Changed

    2. Banjo

    3. Hot In Here

    4. Come Wake Me Up

    5. She's Leaving

    6. Let It Hurt

    7. Lovin’ Me

    8. Hurry Baby

    9. Sunrise

    10. Great Big Love

    11. A Little Home

    CHANGED DELUXE Album Sequence

    1. Changed

    2. Banjo

    3. Hot In Here

    4. Come Wake Me Up

    5. She's Leaving

    6. Let It Hurt

    7. Lovin’ Me

    8. Hurry Baby

    9. Sunrise

    10. Great Big Love

    11. A Little Home

    Bonus Tracks

    1. Friday Can’t Come Fast Enough

    2. Fall Here

    3. Right One Time

    4. Next To You, Next To Me

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    Jackie Lee Inks Deal with Republic Nashville

    February 16, 2012 0 Comments

    Pictured (L-R) :Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, Big Machine Label Group General Manager Andrew Kautz, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta, Manager Trey Turner, Producer Carson Chamberlain, Republic Nashville Artist Jackie Lee, Manager Doug Nichols, and Big Machine Label Group Vice President of A&R Allison Jones.

    Nineteen-year-old Jackie Lee has inked his first record deal with Republic Nashville. Jackie Lee joins a stellar roster of artists including Martina McBride, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney as well as the recently added Greg Bates.

    “It’s an honor to be a part of the Big Machine Label Group which has had such an influence on Country music. I'm proud to have made an impression on both Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen who have welcomed me into the Republic Nashville family," said Jackie Lee.

    Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen says the label is very enthusiastic and energetic about showcasing Jackie Lee to the Country music community. "Jackie has the kind of voice that you hear of once in a lifetime. The first time I heard him in the studio I thought Carson Chamberlain, his producer, had some type of processing on his voice! It was pitch perfect and bigger than a house! I can't wait for the world to hear Jackie Lee," said Harnen.

    At the age of six, Jackie Lee began singing in front of crowds with his family band and had his first Nashville recording session with his producer Carson Chamberlain. At age 3, he delivered his first performance at his aunt Kristi’s wedding.

    Jackie was very involved in high school as a four-year member of an auditioned choir entitled "Alcoa Singers." He played on Alcoa High School's State Championship-winning football team during his freshman and sophomore years until scheduling forced him to choose between sports and a music career.

    Jackie Lee is currently in the studio working on his debut album with acclaimed songwriter and producer Carson Chamberlain.

    Follow Jackie Lee on Twitter, and "Like" him on Facebook!

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    Justin Moore Talks Family Life with Taste of Country

    February 15, 2012 0 Comments

    Ever wonder what it's like for known family man Justin Moore while he's out on the road? Taste of Country sat down with Justin to talk about how his life has changed since welcoming second daughter Kennedy Faye into the world, and about the family's first trip on his tour bus!

    Read the story here: http://tasteofcountry.com/justin-moore-kids/

    Follow Justin on Twitter, and "Like" him on Facebook.

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    Watch Taylor Swift's GRAMMY Performance of "Mean"

    February 14, 2012 0 Comments

    Here's a video of Taylor Swift's performance of "Mean" at the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards this past Sunday. In addition to performing the song, Taylor took home two GRAMMYs for "Mean" -- Best Country Song and Best Solo Country Performance.

    Watch the performance here!

    And, check out the recap we did of BMLG's night at the GRAMMYs.

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