PRESS RELEASES
May 2020
“HANGIN’ OUT WITH THE BELLAMY BROTHERS” PAY-PER-VIEW LIVE STREAM EVENT AVAILABLE IN USA AND EUROPE TUESDAY, MAY 26
Due to the high demand from their fans in the USA, the Bellamy Brothers' May 26th live stream, "Hangin' Out with the Bellamy Brothers," will now be available for streaming in the USA along with Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Faroe Islands, France, Germany, Austria, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and Northern Ireland, Poland and Liechtenstein.
LUCAS HOGE TO HONOR MILITARY WITH SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY LIVE STREAM ON COUNTRY REBEL’S FACEBOOK PAGE
For the first time in 12 years, Lucas Hoge will not be spending Memorial Day overseas performing for our military on the Wrangler National Patriot Tour. Determined to still find a way to honor our troops while self-quarantining at home, Hoge will live stream a concert from the Country Rebel Ranch in Ashland, Tenn. to benefit military organizations. Hoge is partnering with national brands including Wrangler National Patriot, Kroger, PBR, Uncle Nearest Whiskey and more to benefit Folds of Honor, American 300 and Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet. The concert will be streamed live on Country Rebel's Facebook page May 25 at 11 a.m. CST.
LUCAS HOGE RELEASES LIVE RECORDING OF “SWEET BY AND BY” FROM HIS #SUNDAYSESSIONS
No. 1 Billboard recording artist Lucas Hoge is continuing to bring hope through music during uncertain times with his latest #SundaySessions release, "Sweet By and By." The Christian Post exclusively premiered the live recording. Hoge has been bringing his gospel LIVE stream 'Sunday Sessions' to his fans every week for more than two years, with Country Rebel as a video partner on Hoge's 8 a.m. CT stream. Hoge's #SundaySessions have amassed more than 25 million views and counting.
BRIAN CALLIHAN’S “BROKE IT DOWN” MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW
Momentum continues for Brian Callihan as the music video for "Broke it Down," the lead single off his upcoming EP, debuts today. Sounds Like Nashville premiered the video on their Facebook page.
Lewis Brice’s “It’s You” Continues Global Streaming Momentum
Lewis Brice's inspiriting love song, "It's You" continues to resonate with fans across the globe with the song being added to the Global Viral 50 Spotify playlist, where it is charting ahead of universal sensation Drake's "Toosie Slide," along with US Viral 50, Country Songs 2020, Best Country Music Playlists 2020, May 2020 Monthly Country Music Hits and Country Top Tracks. "It's You" has already amassed 3.4 million all time streams and 2.2 million streams on Spotify alone.
TRULIEVE ADDS AFTERGLOW TO BELLAMY BROTHERS’ OLD HIPPIE STASH MEDICAL CANNABIS LINE
Following the demand for its initial strains Reggae Cowboy and Big Love, Trulieve adds Afterglow to the Bellamy Brothers' Old Hippie Stash medical cannabis partnership. The flower product line, which had a sell-through rate of 90 percent during its launch, is available now in Trulieve dispensaries across Florida. The Bellamy Brothers recently discussed the partnership in an interview with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig for his show "Time Crisis" on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station. For more information, visit Trulieve.com.
Phil Vassar Announces Virtual Fan Club Party Saturday, May 9
Piano-pounding hit artist, Phil Vassar, is finding new ways to connect with fans while adapting to social distancing guidelines during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Vassar will host his first-ever virtual fan club party May 9 at 7 p.m. CST. Tickets are available with any size donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Phil Vassar to Perform Live on Fox & Friends May 8
Always one to connect with his fans wherever he is, Phil Vassar will bring viewers into his home for a live performance on Fox News' nationally-televised morning program "Fox & Friends" Friday, May 8. Vassar will provide his piano-pounding entertainment from his place of quarantine in Nashville, Tenn. to homes across the country during the 8:00 a.m. EST hour.
WJJC Re-Brands to Whisperin’ 95.1 to Honor Whisperin’ Bill Anderson
Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Famer, Whisperin' Bill Anderson, is being honored by WJJC in Commerce, Ga., the station that started his career in the music industry more than 60 years ago. WJJC is re-branding as Whisperin' 95.1 to honor the legendary songwriter and performer. This humbling recognition comes after Anderson's role as the first disc jockey for the classic country radio station in 1957. The station is also launching a new website, Whisperin951.com.
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN RELEASES “TOGETHER (WE’LL GET THROUGH THIS)” FEATURING BRAD PAISLEY, LAUREN ALAINA AND TASHA COBBS LEONARD
In these trying, confusing times, music is a healer — of the mind, the spirit and sensibilities, and that's exactly why five-time GRAMMY® winner Steven Curtis Chapman enlisted his friends Brad Paisley, Lauren Alaina and Tasha Cobbs Leonard to release "Together (We'll Get Through This)." Proceeds from the inspiring and uplifting collaboration will benefit the Opry Trust Fund and Gospel Music Association to assist those who've been gravely affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.