PRESS RELEASES
April 2023
Jamey Johnson and Doyle Lawson Join Melonie Cannon on a Cover of Vern Gosdin’s “Way Down Deep”
Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson and International Bluegrass Association Hall of Famer Doyle Lawson join Melonie Cannon for a cover of Vern Gosdin's "Way Down Deep." Available today, "Way Down Deep" is the second track to be released from Melonie's upcoming album, A Tribute to Vern Gosdin. The album, which honors "The Voice," will be released on CD, digital and vinyl May 26 via My My My Music, LLC. and BFD/AUDIUM Nashville.
Just Announced: The Boot Barn House at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville
Boot Barn announces the inaugural takeover of the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville June 8 - 11. The Boot Barn House at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville will feature powerhouse performances by Brian Kelley, Lucas Hoge, Hailey Whitters, Tenille Arts, David Nail, Mikayla Lane and many more as the Boot Barn House takes over the longstanding staple in the heart of Broadway. Fans can catch their favorite artists performing at The Boot Barn House Hard Rock stage, which will have back-to-back performances from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. CST.
Bellamy Brothers Roll Out their Old Hippie Stash Mobile for 4/20
As their Smart & Safe Florida campaign blazes on to over one million signatures, the Bellamy Brothers roll out their Old Hippie Stash Mobile for 4/20. The duo enlisted artist Mark Hannah, known for his sign painting and mural work in many local and regional areas in Central Florida, for the psychedelic transformation of a 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia.
The Amp at Log Still Announces 2023 Season Lineup
The Amp at Log Still has announced a stacked lineup for the 2023 season. Powerhouse performances by headliners which include Lady A, Elle King, Brothers Osborne, Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam and more. The season begins begins May 12 when Kentucky country music royalty, John Michael Montgomery, kicks off the season. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Runaway June Wraps Whirlwind Armed Forces Entertainment Tour
Runaway June wraps a whirlwind tour entertaining troops around the world. Sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment in partnership with Judy Seale's non-profit organization Stars for Stripes, the tour originally kicked off in 2021. However, the trio just finished the Europe and Asia Pacific leg this past month due to lifted Covid protocols in Japan and South Korea.
Flat River Band Releases “On The Wings of a White Dove,” Benefitting the National Alliance of Mental Illness Tennessee
Inspired by the collective challenges of recent years, including the tragic passing of their manager, Flat River Band releases their uplifting new single "Wings of a White Dove," with a portion of proceeds benefitting the National Alliance of Mental Illness Tennessee. The single, available everywhere digitally today, is co-produced by Flat River Band and GRAMMY award-winning Tre Corley. People.com exclusively premiered the video which features the trio of brothers alongside "a satirical take on a modern married couple" (People.com).
Tanya Tucker to be Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
Entertainment icon Tanya Tucker will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the “Veterans Era Artist” category, the Country Music Association announced today. Born in Seminole, Texas, Tanya had her first country hit, the classic “Delta Dawn,” at the age of 13 in 1972. Since that auspicious beginning, she has become one of the most admired and influential artists in country music history, amassing 23 Top 40 albums and a stellar string of 56 Top 40 singles, ten of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country charts. Tanya is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs and three CMT awards. In 2020, Tanya received two GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Album: While I’m Livin’ and Best Country Song: “Bring My Flowers Now.” In December 2022, Tanya made her acting debut in a lead role in Paramount’s “A Nashville Country Christmas,” starring alongside Academy Award® winner Keith Carradine.
March 2023
Melonie Cannon to Release ‘A Tribute to Vern Gosdin’ on May 26
Melonie Cannon, whose trademark harmonies have been heard by millions both on records and on the road, honors "The Voice'' with A Tribute to Vern Gosdin. Available May 26 via My My My Music, LLC. and BFD/AUDIUM Nashville on CD, digital and vinyl, the album includes special collaborations with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Cody Jinks and more of Melonie's peers and friends. Vern's longtime electric guitar player, Mike Baker, and his harmony singer, Curtis Wright, also add a sense of the multi-CMA and ACM award winner's live shows.
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Extends Exhibit “Bill Anderson As Far As I Can See” Through September
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has extended its exhibition Bill Anderson: As Far as I Can See through Monday, Sept. 25. The exhibit opened in December 2021 and was originally scheduled to close this month.
American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks Entertains Troops on Armed Forces Entertainment Tour
American Idol winner Taylor Hicks recently returned from an Armed Forces Entertainment tour, where he entertained troops at eight military bases across the Middle East in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Djibouti.