PRESS RELEASES
April 2020
LEWIS BRICE’S “IT’S YOU” ASCENDS TO NO. 1 ON RADIO DISNEY COUNTRY CHART
Lewis Brice's "perfectly romantic love song" (Alison Bonaguro/ CMT.com) is the top charted single on Radio Disney Country. "It's You" is Brice's first release of 2020 and has already amassed more than 1 million streams. Fans can watch Brice perform this single and more during his weekly Monday night Happy Hour, "Live with Lewis," at 5 p.m. CST on his Facebook and Instagram.
Lowell Herb Co. Releases Limited Edition Midnight Special Billy Ray Cyrus Blend Available 4/20
Music, animation and cannabis collide today as Billy Ray Cyrus unleashes a new song from his MAMA KUSH project titled, "Ballad of Jed," while also world-premiering a new animated video, which will debut on Weedmaps at 4:20 p.m. CST. The 4/20 celebration continues with Cyrus launching his own Midnight Special limited edition black pack, a sativa dominant hybrid blend featuring Lava Cake and Banana Cream strains, available for delivery or pick up from all Lowell Herb Co. Sweet Flower retail locations. Today, two-time GRAMMY® winner will perform "Ballad of Jed" LIVE at 4:17 p.m. CST on Weedmaps “Higher Together: Sessions from Home,” along with Wiz Khalifa, Ari Lennox, Joey “CoCo” Diaz, Berner and more. Weedmaps will also stream an accompanying animated music video for the first time, which will be available for fans to watch again at 4:45 p.m. CST on Cyrus' YouTube.
BELLAMY BROTHERS CELEBRATE 4/20 WITH TRULIEVE OLD HIPPIE STASH MEDICAL CANNABIS LINE
The Bellamy Brothers are celebrating 4/20 with the recent launch of their partnership with Trulieve, a Florida-based medical cannabis provider, on Old Hippie Stash. The flower product line is available now with the initial strains, Reggae Cowboy and Big Love, in Trulieve dispensaries across Florida. The Bellamy Brothers also recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of the release of "Old Hippie" which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inspired the product line's name.
LUCAS HOGE RELEASES LIVE RECORDING OF “POWER IN THE BLOOD” FROM HIS #SUNDAYSESSIONS
Following the overwhelming response to #SundaySessions, No. 1 Billboard charting artist Lucas Hoge releases a live recording of "Power in the Blood" available today. For more than two years, Lucas Hoge has been bringing his gospel LIVE stream 'Sunday Sessions' to his fans every week, with Country Rebel as a video partner on Hoge's 8 a.m. CT stream. For the first time, after amassing over 25 million views, Hoge is releasing a live recording of "Power in the Blood" to all streaming platforms.
Lexie Hayden Releases Lyric Video for “Somewhere Drinking”
Go "Somewhere Drinking" with Lexie Hayden, in her personal new lyric video. Sounds Like Nashville exclusively premiered the video, which pays tribute to some of Hayden's favorite Nashville bars and "captures the lonely intoxication of a breakup (Sounds Like Nashville/Chris Parton)."
Bill Anderson Penned “Happiness” Re-Recorded in Viral Video to Honor Healthcare Workers in U.K.
During this unprecedented time in history, when the feelings of joy and happiness may not be felt as often, National Health Service (NHS) workers in the United Kingdom are finding solice in a 'Whisperin' Bill Anderson hit song re-recorded by an all star cast. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member wrote "Happiness" in 1964 and it became a smash for Sir Ken Dodd overseas. As the Daily Mirror recently reported, celebrities across the U.K. re-recorded "Happiness" as tribute to all those in health service.
Weedmaps Brings Together Billy Ray Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Ari Lennox and More for “Higher Together: Sessions from Home”
As millions throughout the country shelter in place, Weedmaps, the leading technology and software provider to the cannabis industry, is making sure that cannabis consumers everywhere can still celebrate this special holiday with a one-of-a-kind experience. Weedmaps is bringing together Billy Ray Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Ari Lennox, Joey “CoCo” Diaz, Berner and other top talent to produce “Higher Together: Sessions from Home,” the world’s biggest 4/20 virtual celebration. On Monday, April 20 from 12 p.m. (PST) to 5 p.m. (PST), top artists, comedians and entertainers will make appearances, perform exclusive sets from their homes, and debut new music throughout the livestream, ringing in and celebrating 4:20 in all four U.S. continental time zones.
Chingy and Meg & Tyler Set to Release “The Woah Down” April 24
It's a collaboration that could only happen in Nashville: global multi-platinum pop/hip-hop recording artist, Chingy, teaming up with powerhouse vocalist Meghan Linsey and her equally talented Meg & Tyler duo parter, Tyler Cain. Their collective, undeniable talent shines with "The Woah Down," which American Songwriter lauds as "a catchy hip-hop/country crossover that seems poised to be the 'Old Town Road' of 2020." Recorded at Bold Studio Nashville, Chingy and Meg & Tyler captured their infectious energy with Chingy's recognizable voice and Meghan Linsey's impressive range. "The Woah Down" release will be accompanied by a cinematic music video dropping the same day, directed by Jeremy Ryan
BELLAMY BROTHERS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA-BASED MEDICAL CANNABIS PROVIDER TRULIEVE
Iconic international duo, Bellamy Brothers, announce a partnership with Florida-based medical cannabis provider Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (“Trulieve” or the “Company”) (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF). The Bellamy Brothers' Old Hippie Stash flower product line is available now with the initial strains, Reggae Cowboy and Big Love, in Trulieve dispensaries across Florida.
Dennis Quaid Launches ‘The Dennissance’ Podcast Presented by Audio Up
Hollywood icon Dennis Quaid can now add interview talk show host to his long list of accolades. Defining the modern day renaissance man, the actor, producer, director, singer and songwriter has partnered with Audio Up founder/CEO Jared Gutstadt to release his first podcast interview series appropriately titled, The Dennissance. Premiering today, Wednesday, April 8 via all podcast streaming platforms, The Dennissance is a raw, unfiltered and in-depth podcast series that will have Quaid interviewing a long list of high profile actors, politicians, personalities, musicians, and innovative business leaders. The show’s first guest is global entertainment superstar, Billy Ray Cyrus.