PRESS RELEASES
July 2020
Lucas Hoge Continues to Dominate Streaming, Lands in Top Ten on Pollstar’s Weekly Livestream Chart for Fourth Time
Billboard No. 1 charting artist Lucas Hoge continues to dominate live streaming while engaging and growing his fan base with weekly livestreams that consistently amass audience numbers that chart Hoge in the Top Ten on Pollstar's Weekly Livestream Chart. For the seventh week, Hoge has charted in the Top Fifteen, four of which are Top Ten appearances since the chart's inception in May. This week, Hoge sits at the No. 9 spot alongside DMX, Snoop Dogg and Luke Combs. The all-genre chart tracks views on artists' livestreams.
UTA Signs Multi-Hyphenate Dennis Quaid for Worldwide Representation in All Areas
Leading global talent and entertainment company UTA has signed multi-hyphenate global superstar Dennis Quaid for worldwide representation in all areas. UTA will support Quaid as he expands his newly launched podcast business while furthering his thriving career in film, television, music and more.
Best-Selling Author Adrian Kulp Releases Fifth Book “World’s Greatest Dad Jokes”
Entertainment industry veteran and Amazon best-selling author, Adrian Kulp, provides much needed comic relief with the release of his fifth book, "World's Greatest Dad Jokes," published by Callisto Media. The book, which is available now through digital retailers, includes illustrations by Jeremy Nguyen, a cartoonist for The New Yorker Magazine.
Steve Wariner Joins The Quarantine All-Stars for “Quarantine” Release To Support MusiCares Covid-19 Relief
Four-time GRAMMY® winner and recent Musicians Hall of Fame inductee Steve Wariner joins a group of the world’s top artists and touring musicians from a variety of genres to release the video for “Quarantine,” an upbeat instrumental tune that debuted on YouTube benefitting The MusiCares Covid-19 Relief. Wariner, along with country superstar Brad Paisley, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jonathan Cain (Journey) and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones) join Luke Bryan's band, Sonny Emory (Eric Clapton), Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band) and many more to form The Quarantine All-Stars. A full list of musicians follows. "What a thrill to play with this caliber of musicians! A social distance jam with players like these certainly isn't preferable, but it's the right way to do it these days, and to help out our struggling musicians by supporting MusiCares makes it even more special," Steve Wariner shared.
Whisperin’ Bill Anderson to Release 73rd Album, ‘The Hits Re-Imagined’ Available Today
Whisperin' Bill Anderson boasts a renowned career that has seen extraordinary milestones, including his Country Music Hall of Fame induction; 59 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry and 80 top-charting songs—37 of which were Top Ten hits in addition to seven No. 1 singles. Anderson’s record-breaking songwriting has made him the only writer to chart country songs in seven consecutive decades. The songwriting titan has received more than 50 BMI Awards, three CMA Awards and two ACM Awards; and in 2018 he was inducted into the all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anderson continues to make his indelible mark on country music history with the release of his 73rd album, The Hits Re-Imagined, available today.
Tanya Tucker’s Cosa Salvaje Tequila Now Available in Greater Nashville Area
Tanya Tucker's Cosa Salvaje Tequila is now available in select liquor stores throughout the Greater Nashville area, including downtown, Antioch and Mt. Juliet (complete list below). Cosa Salvaje Tequila is a silver spirit distilled by the family-owned Partida Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico from very mature Blue Agave plants, which results in a smooth, crisp taste. Tanya, a two-time 2020 GRAMMY® winner, enjoys drinking the succulent cocktail with fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and a touch of pulp. Cosa Salvaje translates as “wild thing” in Spanish. “I used to be a wild thing, now I just drink a wild thing! I truly love the taste of Cosa Salvaje Tequila. What’s even more important to me is how the agave and distilling process is environmentally conscious, so we’re taking care of our planet too,” Tanya shared.
Dennis Quaid’s ‘The Dennissance’ Podcast Releases The Parent Trap Reunion
On this episode of The Dennissance, Dennis Quaid is joined by Lindsay Lohan, Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter, Nancy Meyers, and mega fan Katie Couric, to chat about the 22nd Anniversary of The Parent Trap.
The Blind Tiger Record Club Will Be “On Air” on Lightning 100
The allure, feel and sonic experience of vinyl continues to resonate with listeners of all music genres, and beginning Monday, July 20, the “Blind Tiger Record Club On Air” radio show will debut on Lightning 100 (100.1 WRLT) and return every other Monday from 8pm to 9pm (CST) following the615. Stream live at lightning100.com.
JAMIE O’NEAL RELEASES “WRECK ME” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM SOMETIMES
Platinum-selling, singer-songwriter Jamie O'Neal releases her new single "Wreck Me," a "sultry country song showing the physical side of love (Parade)," today across all music platforms. Written by O'Neal, Hannah Bethel and Rachele Lynae, "Wreck Me" is the second release from O'Neal's upcoming album, Sometimes, available Oct. 2 and distributed exclusively by Bob Frank Distribution: Audium Nashville through The Orchard.
The Woodshed Guitar Experience Brings World Renowned Guitarists Aug. 27-30 to Crossville, Tenn.
With more than 150 acres on the serene Cumberland plateau for safe social distancing, The Woodshed Guitar Experience will host a 3-day retreat August 27-30 in Crossville, Tenn. with one-on-one socially distanced instruction from some of the best guitarists in the world, including Joe Bonamassa, Brent Mason, Andy Wood, Andy Timmons, Mark Lettieri and Greg Koch.