PRESS RELEASES
January 2020
Bellamy Brothers’ Honky Tonk Ranch Launches on Circle Network, Airing Saturdays at 11:30am EST
The Bellamy Brothers’ reality show that chronicles their “unusual lives, blending music stardom, vigorous road tours and cattle ranching” (Tampa Bay Times) launches on the Circle Network, airing Saturdays at 11:30 am EST. Fans can go to CircleAllAccess.com to find local listings in their city. Season one guests of Bellamy Brothers' Honky Tonk Ranch include country icons Tanya Tucker, Mickey Gilley, Joe Diffie and more!
Country Music Icon Tanya Tucker Announces Headlining Stops for 2020 “CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour”
Today, CMT-awarded and GRAMMY®-nominated music icon and original female outlaw Tanya Tucker, whose critically acclaimed album While I’m Livin’ landed at No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019, revealed the 2020 tour dates for the "CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour." Kicking off on February 5, the CMT tour will make stops in such major cities as Boston, Dallas, Houston, New York, Ontario, Vancouver and more. Fans can sign up for early access to presale tickets on TanyaTucker.com. Tickets for the majority of the dates go on-sale beginning this Friday, December 13 at 10:00 am CT at CMT.com and TanyaTucker.com.
Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar Premieres on Circle Network January 9 and Features Charles Esten
Chart-topping singer-songwriter Phil Vassar invites television viewers across America inside his wine cellar during his Songs from the Cellar. The weekly series, produced by NashPhil Cellars and The Nice Kids, premieres on the Circle Network this Thursday at 9 pm EST with guest Charles Esten. Episodes will repeat the following Sundays at 4 and 7 pm EST.
December 2019
“Old Town Road” Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Makes Former President Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2019 Playlist
Former President Barack Obama ranked Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road (Billy Ray Cyrus Remix)," a song also included on his Summer Playlist, as one of his favorite songs of the year. "I stand here with the most humble heart that Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' featuring BRC is still on Former President Barack Obama’s official playlist of 2019. What a way to cap off the year," said Billy Ray Cyrus.
Ernie Haase + Signature Sound to Perform on Fox & Friends Dec. 24
Ernie Haase + Signature Sound will perform on nationally-televised morning program "Fox & Friends" December 24, airing 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. ET. They're scheduled to perform twice during the No. 1 morning show, during the latter half of the 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. hours. The GRAMMY®-nominated quartet is wrapping up a hugely successful Christmas tour and album launch for their new critically-acclaimed album, A Jazzy Little Christmas, which the Los Angeles Times lauded as one of the "Best Christmas Albums of 2019," writing "this male quartet’s old-school entry evokes memories of the Rat Pack and Tony Bennett, the latter no coincidence since his erstwhile musical director, pianist Billy Stritch, also co-produced this session. It’s roughly half classics and half originals, most directly and effortlessly presented."
Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival Returns September 12 & 13, 2020 to Louisville, KY for 2nd Annual Event
After welcoming a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans to the inaugural Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival, Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the dates for the 2nd Annual event, September 12 and 13, 2020 at the Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Joe Diffie Releases First-Ever Vinyl LP ‘Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie!’
Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie! releases the first-ever vinyl LP of his storied 30-year career with a track list that includes 11 of his signature hits re-recorded, as well new single "Pride & Joy," which features soulful vocalist Marc Broussard. Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie is now available exclusively on JoeDiffie.com. "Pride & Joy," originally recorded by Stevie Ray Vaughn, is available to stream and download wherever music is available.
SANDRA LYNN SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NASHVILLE
Inspired by her original holiday single "My Christmas Wish for You," songstress Sandra Lynn spreads Christmas cheer to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. Written by legendary, GRAMMY®-winning songwriters Linda Thompson ("Grown Up Christmas List," "I Have Nothing") and Richard Marx ("Right Here Waiting," "Now and Forever"), the Christmas song's hopeful message resonates with the organization's mission to provide a home-away-from-home for families of critically ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient medical care at Nashville area hospitals.
Gene Watson’s Gospel Single “Build My Mansion (Next Door To Jesus)” Featuring The Isaacs Ascends to No. 1 on Christian Charts
Gene Watson's single "Build My Mansion (Next Door To Jesus)" ascends to the No. 1 position on the Cashbox Country Christian Chart and Christian Servant Magazine. Additionally, the single is currently in the Top 10 on SGNScoops Christian Magazine. The single features The Isaacs and is the third No. 1 single from his critically acclaimed Christian album, My Gospel Roots. The album is available on Watson's website, iTunes and Amazon.
CMT MUSIC NOW AIRING BILL ANDERSON’S STAR-STUDDED “WAFFLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS” VIDEO
CMT Music is now airing Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member, 'Whisperin' Bill Anderson's viral holiday video "Waffle House Christmas" The video is "scattered, smothered and covered with famous faces (USATODAY.com)" and has already amassed more than 3 million views.