PRESS RELEASES
April 2020
DARIN AND KEVIN BLUE ANNOUNCE COUNTRY REBEL’S “FIRESIDE SESSIONS”
Country Rebel Founders, Darin and Kevin Blue, announce Country Rebel's "Fireside Sessions" premiering Thursday, April 9 with Ashley McBryde. Tune in at 6 p.m. CST on Country Rebel's YouTube channel HERE.
Tune In: Steve Wariner Guest DJ on SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse and LIVE on Country Rebel
Steve Wariner will be connecting with fans across radio, streaming and online media this week as the four-time GRAMMY® winner will be LIVE on Country Rebel's social media platforms this Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m. CST on Facebook. The LIVE stream will wrap with an encore on Country Rebel's Instagram. Wariner will continue his own #WarinerWednesday on his Facebook page this week as well. This Friday, the singer/songwriter/instrumentalist will fill in as a House Guest DJ on SiriusXM's Willie's Roadhouse (Ch. 59) between 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. CST. Wariner will play hand-picked classics as SiriusXM invites Grand Ole Opry stars to DJ shows for two hours during the time slot the Grand Ole Opry traditionally airs.
Tanya Tucker Reflects on Passing of “Delta Dawn” Songwriter Alex Harvey
I don’t guess I’d given a lot of thought to what my life would have been without the great song, "Delta Dawn." But this morning I started thinking about it a lot with the passing of songwriter Alex Harvey. The song started everything off for me and has kept me going ever since. Even though my record was released in March of 1972, the song is still just as great 48 years later! I am so sad today with tears flowing. I thank God for him, his song, my life, my career and my fans - as I find myself grateful and thankful knowing my life would have been so different without the iconic "Delta Dawn" and her creator Alex Harvey. I know Alex was a man of God, and today he got his wings, to that mansion in the sky! Thank you, Alex. I’ll meet you there someday, when it’s my time to fly! An indebted, Tanya Tucker
BRIAN CALLIHAN RELEASES FIRST SINGLE “BROKE IT DOWN” FROM UPCOMING EP
Singer-songwriter Brian Callihan's first single from his upcoming EP, "Broke it Down," is available now across all digital platforms. The self-produced song was written by Callihan, Harrison Kindy and Larry McCoy (Thomas Rhett "Make Me Wanna").
March 2020
Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker, Steve Wariner, Phil Vassar, Bill Anderson, Naomi Judd and more share memories of Joe Diffie.
"No one bridged the gap between country and pop more often and better than K R. He will be missed but his music and diverse style of story-telling will live on forever." –Billy Ray Cyrus (click link more)
Joe Diffie Passed Away at Age 61 From Complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
GRAMMY®-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19). His family respects their privacy at this time.
Joe Diffie Releases Statement
GRAMMY®-winning country music legend Joe Diffie has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and has released the following statement: "I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.” –Joe Diffie
Lucas Hoge’s #SundaySessions Hits 25 Million Views
For more than two years, Billboard No. 1 artist 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. stream. After amassing more than 25 million views, Hoge is expanding his streaming schedule while at home during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. See Hoge's LIVE stream schedule below and follow him on Instagram and Facebook to stream.
Lexie Hayden Joined by Phil Vassar for Acoustic Performance of “Relit Cigarette”
Rising songstress Lexie Hayden enlists platinum-selling singer-songwriter, Phil Vassar, for a special acoustic performance of her single "Relit Cigarette." The video, which premiered on American Songwriter, was shot on Vassar's set for his series Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar now airing on Circle Network. The two songwriters give viewers behind-the-scenes insight to their songwriting process before Vassar joins Hayden for her single.
Video: Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley Cyrus’ “Bright Minded” Instagram LIVE Stream
Two-time 2020 GRAMMY® winner Billy Ray Cyrus opened up about mental health awareness, wisdom and songwriting while chatting with daughter Miley during her "Bright Minded" Instagram stream on Tuesday, March 24.