PRESS RELEASES
June 2020
Tanya Tucker Nominated for 3 Americana Honors and Awards: Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year
Today, The Americana Music Association bestowed two-time 2020 GRAMMY® winner Tanya Tucker announced with three 2020 Americana Honors and Awards nominations, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year.
GARY BUSEY AND DENNIS QUAID JOIN FORCES WITH 8-PART COMEDY MUSIC SPECIAL “UNCLE DRANK: THE TOTALLY HAMMERED” PODCAST VIA AUDIO UP
Audio Up’s newest venture features veteran actors Gary Busey and Dennis Quaid, and a drunken party on the beach, with a new first-of-its-kind scripted music podcast titled, Uncle Drank: The Totally Hammered podcast. One of Audio Up’s newest properties, Uncle Drank: The Totally Hammered podcast is set to premiere later this year and will feature an original soundtrack released through Warner Records. The first release “Hickstart My Heart” featuring Trinidad James was released earlier this week.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & GRAND OLE OPRY MEMBER WHISPERIN’ BILL ANDERSON SET TO HOST TWO-HOUR OPRY “HOUSE GUEST DJ” SPECIAL AT WILLIE’S ROADHOUSE ON SIRIUSXM
While social-distancing guidelines prevent the Grand Ole Opry from going live Friday evenings on SiriusXM Willie's Roadhouse, Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member, Whisperin' Bill Anderson, is hosting a two-hour special as an Opry "House Guest DJ." Anderson will share with listeners stories from his more than 60 years performing on the Opry stage. The country legend hand-picked some of his favorite songs recorded by his friends and fellow Opry members, as well as from his own extensive catalogue. Anderson's set as an Opry "House Guest DJ" at Willie's Roadhouse on SiriusXM will premiere Friday, June 12 at 9 p.m. EST on Channel 59 and re-air throughout the weekend.
Dennis Quaid and Lewis Brice Join 2020 Concert for Love & Acceptance Set for June 30
Actor, musician, songwriter, writer, and Audio Up podcast pioneer, Dennis Quaid, and rising country artist Lewis Brice, join the talent lineup for the 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event June 30 amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives®, CMT, GLAAD and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon announced Quaid and Brice to the lineup today, along with the additions of Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Billy Gilman, Kalie Shorr and Rita Wilson. Mickey Guyton will make a special appearance, as will actor, producer, and director Matt Bomer, who will introduce Wilson. As previously announced, two-time 2020 Grammy® winner Tanya Tucker will open the show. The event will be live streamed on YouTube, Facebook and at F4LA.org/concert, with additional appearances and performances to be announced.
ADAM SANDERS DEBUTS “MAKE EM WANNA CHANGE” VIDEO
Momentum continues for Adam Sanders' latest single, "Make Em Wanna Change," as the video, shot in Carlsbad, N.M. and Orla, Texas, debuts on The Boot.
Lexie Hayden Releases Acoustic Video for “Go To”
Rising country songstress, Lexie Hayden, releases acoustic video for "Go To." Wide Open Country exclusively premiered the video, which the outlet dubbed as gorgeous. "Go To" is the fourth single from Hayden's upcoming EP, You Heard Right.
NO. 1 SINGER-SONGWRITER ADAM SANDERS RELEASES “MAKE EM WANNA CHANGE”
No. 1 singer-songwriter Adam Sanders' new single, "Make Em Wanna Change," is available now across all music platforms. Taste of Country exclusively premiered a first listen to the "mid-tempo, retro-cool song (Sterling Whitaker)."
Tanya Tucker to Perform at the 2020 Concert for Love & Acceptance June 30
Two-time 2020 GRAMMY® winner and original female outlaw, Tanya Tucker, will open the show at 8:00 p.m. ET. The event will be live streamed on YouTube, Facebook and F4LA.org/concert, with additional appearances and performances to be announced.
May 2020
LUCAS HOGE RELEASES “WISHIN’ I WAS FISHIN'”
While millions are social-distancing away from family and friends Billboard No. 1 charting artist Lucas Hoge speaks from the heart on "Wishin' I was Fishin,'" which pays tribute to his father. Hoge is partnering with Salt Life, one of today's leading lifestyle brands, for a massive Father's Day Giveaway that includes a one-of-a-kind custom acoustic guitar, $300 gift code to SaltLife.com and a chance to be featured in Hoge's "Wishin' I was Fishin'" music video. Click HERE to submit your fishing photos for your chance to win.
Tanya Tucker Postpones “CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour” Through End of August
"Unfortunately due to gathering restrictions, my team has made the difficult decision to postpone all of my headline “Bring My Flowers Now” tour dates through the end of August; new dates will be announced soon. My heart is absolutely broken knowing that we have to wait to be together again. However, I know, it will be all the more sweeter once we can do so safely. For anyone needing a refund, please contact your point of purchase. Otherwise, hold onto that ticket as I promise to throw one heck of a party when we are allowed to! Those who hold onto their ticket are also in for a sweet surprise that we are cooking up! Keep an eye out for an email in the coming weeks that will have details. Please everyone be safe and stay happy and healthy. Can’t wait to see you again very soon. Love, Tanya"