PRESS RELEASES
September 2020
SEASON 2 OF PHIL VASSAR’S SONGS FROM THE CELLAR PREMIERES ON CIRCLE TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. ET
"Phil Vassar cut his first at-home concert way before it was cool" (The Tennessean / Mathew Leimkuehler) with his series Phil Vassar Songs from the Cellar which returns for a second season tonight with special guest Kix Brooks on Circle at 8 p.m. ET, with new episodes airing every Thursday night. Viewers can catch-up on Vassar's show with a first season marathon beginning at 3 p.m. ET leading up to the premiere.
ADAM SANDERS CELEBRATES LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH “DRINK DRANK DRUNK”
No. 1 singer-songwriter Adam Sanders is celebrating Labor Day Weekend with the release of his latest single, "Drink Drank Drunk," available now. With its riddle-inspired lyrics, Sanders labeled "Drink Drank Drunk" as the "Redneck Sobriety Test of Songs."
Available Now: Cameron Hawthorn Shares a Piece of his Journey Before Coming Out In New Single “To Break Hers”
Rising artist Cameron Hawthorn "represents an exciting new future for country music (American Songwriter)" with his new single, "To Break Hers," available now (https://ps.onerpm.com/cwtobreakhers) . "To Break Hers" is an honest look back at a relationship that was a stepping stone to moving forward and accepting Hawthorn's sexuality. The song was written by Hawthorn and Lena Stone, later produced by Greg Bates. Hawthorn's vision to give the song the emotion it needed was to have the piano and vocals swimming in a bed of pedal steel guitar, creating a somber, "lost at sea" feel.
Elvis Presley’s Backup Vocalist Larry Strickland Releases ‘Legacy,’ Sings Gospel Staples and Covers
A revered bass vocalist, whose distinctive voice complimented Elvis Presley on stage and in the studio, Larry Strickland "continues to carry the torch for the music that he and Elvis, and so many others loved," (The Commercial Appeal) with his first solo project, Legacy, available everywhere today. A valued band member during the last four years of The King's career as part of J.D. Sumner and The Stamps vocal group, Strickland always focused on being a harmony vocalist in a group or quartet, until now. A few of those Elvis favorites Strickland recorded on Legacy include "Just A Closer Walk," "Take My Hand, "Precious Lord," "In The Garden" and "Love Lifted Me" as well as Josh Turner’s “Long Black Train” and Don Williams’ “Lord I Hope This Day is Good."
AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS AND GOSPEL FAVORITES JIMMY FORTUNE, BRADLEY WALKER, MIKE ROGERS AND BEN ISAACS RELEASE GAITHER MUSIC GROUP BROTHERLY LOVE CD, DVD AND TV SPECIAL
Following the critically-acclaimed Gaither Music Group Brotherly Love CD digital release from Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers and Ben Isaacs, the "country, bluegrass, gospel dream team (Cowboys & Indians)" returns with the Brotherly Love DVD and TV special. Physical copies of the DVD and CD, released digitally May 29, will be released on Sept. 4, while the TV special, hosted by Rory Feek, will premiere tonight on Heartland at 7 p.m. CT and Sept. 3 on RFD-TV at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Naomi Judd to Star in Lifetime V.C. Andrews Movie Series “Ruby”
Lifetime, the exclusive home of V.C. Andrews movies, adds big names to their next movie series event centered on the Landry Family with Naomi Judd (The Killing Game), Crystal Fox (Big Little Lies), Gil Bellows (Patriot) and Deborah Cox (Influence) in the first installment of the series, "Ruby." Naomi Judd joins the previously announced cast twins Raechelle Banno (Pandora) and Karina Banno (The Letdown) and Lauralee Bell (The Young and the Restless). The movie series follows Ruby Landry, who after being raised by her loving grandmother (Naomi Judd) in the Louisiana bayou, is ensnared in a world of dark family secrets and betrayal, upon discovering that she has another family living in New Orleans.
J.T. HODGES RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “SANDMAN”
Singer-songwriter and actor J.T. Hodges brings new single "Sandman" to life with his video, released on the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian devastating the Bahamas. Hodges reminds the world that the vibrant community of the Abacos, Bahamas still needs assistance with relief efforts, showcasing both the destruction of the natural disaster and the beauty of the island in his new video. Local Bahamian musician, Stumpy, lends his vocals and traditional Goombay style drums to the track pairing beautifully with the laid-back, beachy lyrics that illustrate the culture of the Bahamas. CMT exclusively premiered "Sandman," with a broadcast debut and will continue to air the video throughout the week.
August 2020
Dani Taylor’s “Adorable and Spunky with the Right Balance of Delightful” Debut Single “Girl Most Likely” Available Now
Rising artist Dani Taylor "carries an infectious sort of whimsy and eccentricity (American Songwriter)" in her new single, "Girl Most Likely," available now. "Girl Most Likely" emphasizes that whether you're labeled as the "least likely to" or "most likely to," at the end of the day, your outcome and destiny are in your own hands. Co-written by Dani Taylor, Will Rambeaux and Sherrie Austin, the "Girl Most Likely" was released as Dani's debut single. The official music video for "Girl Most Likely," which was filmed in Old Town Scottsdale, Ariz., also premiered on CMT.com today.
At Last… Tanya Tucker Announces 2021 Rescheduled Tour Date for “CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour” and More
For Tanya Tucker, who's relaunch last year and into 2020 saw her rekindle her passionate fan base, win two GRAMMY® Awards and perform to SOLD-OUT crowds across North America, the thought of not returning to touring until 2021 seemed unthinkable. Today, the original female outlaw and country music icon announces her rescheduled shows, including stops for her headlining “CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour,” as well as some new dates, beginning in July 2021.
Dennis Quaid Teams With ITV America’s Leftfield Pictures for TV Project “Saving Dennis Quaid”
Actor, musician and co-host of “The Pet Show” podcast, Dennis Quaid, is partnering with ITV America’s Leftfield Pictures (History’s Alone; Animal Planet’s Surviving Joe Exotic) for unscripted TV project “Saving Dennis Quaid.” Featuring and executive produced by Quaid, the new project stems from the animal lover’s recent pet rescue, which made headlines across the country, as the A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey actor, along with his partner Jimmy Jellinek, set out on a mission to adopt a six-year-old black cat from Lynchburg, VA, named… Dennis Quaid. The show will document Quaid’s and Jimmy’s discovery of “Dennis Quaid the Cat” and the ensuing crusade to bring the feline from Lynchburg to his forever home in Los Angeles.