It truly is a BG Nation. In a recent study by the Social Security Administration, as reported on The Today Show and ABCnews.com today, the name “Brantley” made the biggest leap on the list of “2011’s Top Baby Boy Names,” jumping 416 places from No. 736 to No. 320. One of the attributing factors for the jump was said to be in part due to Country Music newcomer Brantley Gilbert, whose #1 hit, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” topped the Country Music charts last year. Brantley’s current single, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” is a Top 10 hit and rising.
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Social Secuirty Administration Says More Baby Boys Being Named "Brantley"
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The Mavericks to Release New EP on May 29th
May 14, 2012 0 Comments
GRAMMY-winning Country group THE MAVERICKS surprised their global fanbase today – via Facebook – to announce their upcoming project. The Valory Music Co. recording artists will release a five-song EP entitled SUITED UP AND READY on May 29, 2012.
The news comes just days after the band began streaming their first single, “Born To Be Blue,” which garnered thousands of likes and positive comments from new and old fans alike on their Facebook page. The single is also creating a lot of buzz at Country radio, even before the official May 29 add date.
“Our amazing fans have been asking for new music for almost a decade and we couldn’t be more proud to deliver,” said THE MAVERICKS lead singer Raul Malo. “We poured our hearts and soul into the new music and we think it’s our best work yet.”
“The response from Country radio, industry insiders, and music fans around the globe thus far has been overwhelming,” said Big Machine Label Group President/CEO, Scott Borchetta. “We all knew THE MAVERICKS were amazing, but the new music they have created is truly nothing less than our format at its finest. THE MAVERICKS are back!”
SUITED UP AND READY EP will serve as a teaser for fans, who can expect a full-length project from THE MAVERICKS this fall.
Beginning this weekend, THE MAVERICKS will support their new music with a North American tour that spans from Austin, TX, to unreleased dates in Canada.
SUITED UP AND READY (EP) TRACK LISTING
“Back In Your Arms Again”
“Born To Be Blue”
“Come Unto Me”
“Amsterdam Moon”
“That's Not My Name”
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Thomas Rhett Encourages Volunteers to 'Do Something With Their Hands'
May 14, 2012 0 CommentsThe Valory Music Co.’s hot newcomer, Thomas Rhett, has partnered with Hands On Nashville (HON) -- Middle Tennessee’s volunteer resource center—to encourage volunteers to serve their community and find ‘something to do with their hands.’ The goal of the partnership is to actively promote the hundreds of volunteer opportunities available each month at HON.org, which range from packaging meals at the local food bank to installing energy-saving upgrades in area homes.
“It is especially humbling to be able to give back in my own community," said Thomas Rhett. "Whether I can do that by sorting food at my local food bank or helping to make someone's home more energy efficient, then I'm all for it."
Kicking off CMA Music Fest on Thursday, June 7, Thomas Rhett will join HON and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to host a Volunteer Day to sort food and pack bags for those in need. Following the event, Thomas Rhett will perform an acoustic concert for all participants. Everyone is invited to lend a hand during the Volunteer Day, which begins at 9:45 AM. Register here now.
The June 7th event is in conjunction with Outnumber Hunger, a partnership between the Big Machine Label Group, General Mills and Feeding America. The national campaign utilizes local activation and brings awareness to the one in six Americans struggling with hunger. For more information on how to help secure meals at local food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, visit outnumberhunger.com.
About Thomas Rhett: Hailing from Valdosta, GA, music has been a part of twenty-two-year-old Thomas Rhett’s life for as long as he can remember. He grew up in a musical family watching father Rhett Akins work as an artist and a hit songwriter. In high school, Thomas Rhett dabbled in songwriting and playing guitar before forming a band with some friends. In 2010, while still a student at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Thomas Rhett signed his first publishing deal with EMI. Shortly thereafter he landed his first cut on Jason Aldean’s platinum-selling album MY KINDA PARTY with “I Ain’t Ready To Quit.” Just a year later, he signed a record contract with The Valory Music Co. He is currently in the studio working on his debut album with famed producer Jay Joyce, which will feature the Top 30 debut single, “Something To Do With My Hands.” This summer, Thomas Rhett has been selected as an opener on Toby Keith’s Live In Overdrive Tour, Presented by Ford F-series. Previously, he’s toured with Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pat Green, among others. Visit ThomasRhett.com for tour dates and more.
About Hands On Nashville: Since 1991, Hands On Nashville (HON) has been connecting volunteers to critical needs facing the Middle Tennessee community like hunger, homelessness, and environmental protection. In 2011, HON connected more than 114,000 volunteers to service opportunities, making it one of the largest volunteer resource centers of its kind in the world. Offering more than 300 volunteer opportunities to the community each month at HON.org, Hands On Nashville challenges everyone to find a way to give back and to … Be the Change. Volunteer. For more information, visit www.HON.org or call (615) 298-1108.
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Brantley Gilbert Surprised with Gold Certification
May 7, 2012 0 CommentsBefore Saturday (5/5) night’s sold-out concert at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, Brantley Gilbert was surprised with a GOLD plaque to commemorate sales of over 500,000 copies of HALFWAY TO HEAVEN. His label family, The Valory Music Co, (under The Big Machine Label Group umbrella), and booking agency, CAA, hosted a pre-show celebration for the accolade.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Brantley and are not only celebrating a GOLD record but that HALFWAY TO HEAVEN is now officially halfway to platinum,” said Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta.
The album features the GOLD-certified, #1 hit, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” as well as his current Top 15 single, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.”
Gilbert played a fiercely entertaining 45-minute set after the presentation that had the sold-out crowd on their feet with their fists in the air as he belted out his hits "Country Must Be Country Wide," and "You Don't Know Her Like I Do." Gilbert proved to the Nashville community that he is a force to be reckoned with, backed by thousands of passionate fans who proudly call themselves the "BG Nation."
Chosen for an opening slot on Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, the hot newcomer has earned rave reviews, including this tweet,” Eric Church is up next, but @BrantleyGilbert had the Nashville crowd in the palm of his hand. http://pic.twitter.com/eIhaeIaL,” from USA Today Nashville correspondent Brian Mansfield, after attending the Nashville tour stop.
Among Gilbert’s impressive list of industry accolades, the 27-year-old rising star was most recently nominated for the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year after earning his first-ever nod in the Song of the Year category at the 2011 CMA Awards. His first single, “Country Must Be Country Wide,” on The Valory Music Co. also garnered him the prestigious honor of being the only new artist in 2011 to have a #1 hit at Country radio. As a celebrated songwriter, Gilbert has penned three #1 hits – “My Kinda Party,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” and “Country Must Be Country Wide.”
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Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Big Machine Label Group’s Harry Lyons, Justin Key, Kelsey Chandler, Megan Knutson, Whitney Sutton, John Zarling, Annie Ortmeier, The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, Jake Basden, Erik Powell, Jimmy Chapin; Middle Row – Big Machine Label Group’s Matthew Hargis, Jimmy Harnen, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Scott Borchetta, Brantley Gilbert, Allison Jones, Kelly Rich, Brittney McKenna; Front Row – Wayne Milligan, Andrew Kautz, Nikki Burns and Seth Hellman (Photo Credit: Chase Reynolds)
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BRANTLEY GILBERT’S HALFWAY TO HEAVEN CERTIFIED GOLD
April 23, 2012 0 CommentsBrantley Gilbert’s first album on The Valory Music Co., HALFWAY TO HEAVEN, has been certified Gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. Released just last September, the album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and produced the Gold-certified, #1 smash, “Country Must Be Country Wide.”
“Man, to have ‘Heaven’ go Gold means a lot to me. I never thought my first major release would sell 500,000 copies. Thanks so much to the BG Nation and all ya’ll who bought a copy,” said Gilbert.
Gilbert’s latest single, “You Don’t Know Her like I Do,” has climbed into the Top 15 on both Billboard and Mediabase charts. Co-written by the typically tough southern rocker, Gilbert opens up about a past love, revealing a softer and more vulnerable side.
Gilbert is currently out on the road with Eric Church on The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour.
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BMLG Racks Up 10 CMT Music Award Nominations
April 23, 2012 0 CommentsNominations for the 2012 CMT Music Awards were announced this morning, and a big congratulations is in order for some of our BMLG artists! Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, the Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Brantley Gilbert all received nominations, for a total of 10 nominations across the label group. Visit CMT.com for more information about the awards and a full list of nominees. Be sure to VOTE for your favorites here.
Taylor Swift
Video of the Year - "Safe and Sound" (featuring the Civil Wars)
Female Video of the Year - "Ours"
Collaborative Video of the Year - "Safe and Sound" (featuring the Civil Wars)
Rascal Flatts
Video of the Year - "Easy" (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Group Video of the Year - "Banjo"
Collaborative Video of the Year - "Easy" (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Martina McBride
Female Video of the Year - "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
The Band Perry
Group Video of the Year - "All Your Life"
Eli Young Band
Group Video of the Year - "Crazy Girl"
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award
Brantley Gilbert
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year - "Country Must Be Country Wide"
Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award
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The Mavericks Return, Announce Performances
April 18, 2012 0 CommentsLegendary Group THE MAVERICKS are back! The GRAMMY, ACM and CMA award-winning vocal group recently signed to The Valory Music Co. and are slated to release a new album later this year. The signing marked the 20th anniversary of the band’s first MCA album release. The talented lineup of musicians includes Raul Malo, Robert Reynolds,Paul Deakin and Eddie Perez.
Known for their big, raucous sound on hits like “Here Comes The Rain,” “Crying Shame,” “Dance The Night Away” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” the band returns to the music scene more soulful and innovative than ever.
The Mavericks will perform back-to-back shows this weekend at Nashville hotspot, 3rd & Lindsley to benefit both the W.O. Smith Music School and the GRAMMY's MusiCares. They will appear next week at STAGECOACH, the three day country music festival in Indio, California and they have also just been announced as performers at CMA Music Fest on Sunday, June 10 at LP Field in Nashville.
Performances
Friday, April 20 & Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 PM at 3rd & Lindsley (818 3rd Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37210)
Friday, April 27 through Sunday April 29 in Indio, California STAGECOACH
Sunday, June 10 at LP Field in Nashville
TICKETS
3rd and Lindsley: Tickets
Stagecoach: SOLD OUT Tickets
CMA Fest: Tickets
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Hot Country Music Newcomer Thomas Rhett Chosen as Opening Act for Toby Keith
April 16, 2012 0 CommentsThe Valory Music Co.’s Thomas Rhett has been selected as one of the opening acts this summer on Toby Keith’s previously announced "Live In Overdrive Tour Presented By Ford F-Series." The 36-city trek kicks off in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 14 and will run through September 22. A full list of tour dates and ticket information are available here.
The hot newcomer has recently garnered a lot of buzz, being named one of PEOPLE Country magazine’s “Fresh Faces” and earning a spot on Country Weekly’s “Ones To Watch in 2012” list.
Currently, Thomas Rhett is working on his debut album in the midst of traveling across the country on a radio tour in support of his Top 30 and rising debut single, “Something To Do With My Hands.” Over 100 major market Country radio stations have added the single to their playlists since its release in March.
Thomas Rhett has also been selected by CMT for their power-packed Big New Music Weekend where the rising star’s music video for “Something To Do With My Hands” will world premiere on April 27th.
"When I found out I was gonna be opening for Toby Keith, I couldn't sleep for two days because I was so pumped. This is one of those tours that every new artist dreams about," said Thomas Rhett. "I'm really excited to get back out on the road with my band and play these awesome amphitheaters with Toby. I feel extremely blessed to have been selected for such a huge tour! It's gonna be a wild summer!"
The twenty-two-year-old Thomas Rhett grew up in a musical family where he watched his father, Rhett Akins, write and perform Country music. He signed his first publishing deal with EMI in 2010 and shortly thereafter landed his first cut on Jason Aldean’s Platinum-selling album MY KINDA PARTY with “I Ain’t Ready To Quit.”
Just last year, The Valory Music Co. signed Thomas Rhett as a recording artist. He has opened for artists such as Blake Shelton, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Green, and most recently, labelmate Brantley Gilbert.
For everything Thomas Rhett, visit Facebook.com/thomasrhettmusic or bigmachinemusic.com/artist/thomas_rhett
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Taylor Swift, Eli Young Band Take Home Honors at 47th Annual ACM Awards
April 2, 2012 0 Comments[photo via Getty Images]
The Country music community was out in full force at last night's ACM Awards, and so was the Big Machine Label Group. Kicking off the night's wins, Eli Young Band took home the coveted Song of the Year honors for their platinum smash "Crazy Girl." Taylor Swift ended the night taking home the show's biggest honor, Entertainer of the Year, which is fan-voted.
In addition to big wins, BMLG artists made a number of appearances throughout the night's show. The one and only Reba McEntire shared hosting honors with Blake Shelton, and the duo provided no shortage of comic relief in between performances and award presentations. The Band Perry performed their new single "Postcard from Paris," Rascal Flatts and Steve Martin teamed up for "Banjo," and Brantley Gilbert rocked the house with "Country Must Be Country Wide." Another special moment featured Martina McBride's performance of "Marry Me" with Train's Pat Monahan as a couple tied the knot on stage.
For more information and a full list of winners, visit acmawards.com.
