PRESS RELEASES
May 2019
Lucas Hoge Releases “That’ll Be The Day”
Following an appearance on nationally televised morning program, "Fox & Friends," No. 1 Billboard chart-topping Lucas Hoge releases a dynamic, romantic new single, "That'll Be The Day," available today.
Billy Ray Cyrus to Perform on “Late Late Show with James Corden” Wednesday, May 22
Two years before anyone ever heard of "Old Town Road," Billy Ray Cyrus was following his true passion... MUSIC. Cyrus teamed up with his longtime musical soulmate and Vietnam veteran, Don Von Tress, to release what Cyrus describes as a "true labor of love." Surrounded by world-class musicians, Cyrus created The SnakeDoctor Circus, a concept record that tells a story through nine all-new songs available May 24 via BMG. On Wednesday, May 22, the two will pair up for the first live performance of "I've Been Around" during "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
Sandra Lynn Unleashes New Music: “Lose the War” and “Am I Just Dreaming”
Sandra Lynn, whose "powerhouse vocals range from delicate to dynamo" Laura Whitmore/Parade), is continuing the second chapter of a musical narrative through new songs as she releases "Lose the War" and "Am I Just Dreaming" on all digital platforms today. CMT world premiered the emotionally charged video for, "Lose the War," produced by Grammy® Award-winning engineer and producer, Ben Fowler.
LIL NAS X PREMIERES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “OLD TOWN ROAD” (FEAT. BILLY RAY CYRUS) [REMIX]
Record-shattering artist Lil Nas X has premiered the highly-anticipated video for his global smash hit “Old Town Road” remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. The video was directed by Calmatic and features cameos from Chris Rock, Vince Staples, Rico Nasty, Diplo, Ha Ha Davis, Jozzy and “Old Town Road” beat creator YoungKio. Watch Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus as western outlaws on a wild time-traveling adventure. Moving from the 1800s to modern day, their journey is a rootin’ tootin’ haze of horses, gun smoke and dance moves that set the old town road ablaze.
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN’S “DIVE” TOPS THE BLUEGRASS TODAY WEEKLY AIRPLAY CHART
Five-time GRAMMY®-winner Steven Curtis Chapman earns his 49th career No. 1 as his single "Dive," featuring Ricky Skaggs, from his new album Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows tops the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay chart. "Dive" was originally released on Chapman's GRAMMY®-winning album Speechless. The new rendition features a "driving bluegrass beat" and "that distinctive Steven Curtis Chapman sound" (Bluegrass Today/John Lawless).
Billy Ray Cyrus Portrays ‘Surreal’ Weed Nugget in ‘Country Rock’ Animation for “Angel in my Pocket”
Always a visionary for his craft, Billy Ray Cyrus recruits Potsy Ponciroli of Hideout Pictures and Mikey Peterson of Nug Nation for a stop-motion animated video for "Angel in My Pocket," included on Cyrus' new studio album, The SnakeDoctor Circus, available May 24 from BMG.
BELLAMY BROTHERS WRAP UP SEASON TWO OF “HONKY TONK RANCH” THIS WEEKEND WITH JOHN SCHNEIDER
For the season two finale of "Honky Tonk Ranch," the Bellamy Brothers put "Operation Bo Duke" to work as they trick their friend John Schneider into reliving his "Dukes of Hazzard" days. The hilarious episode airs this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET on the The Cowboy Channel.
Country Music Icon Tanya Tucker Signs to Fantasy Records
Fantasy Records is proud to announce the signing of country music outlaw Tanya Tucker, who is set to release her brand-new album, While I'm Livin' in late summer 2019. Produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, While I'm Livin' will mark Tucker's first release of all new material since 2002's Tanya.
STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN’S A GREAT ADVENTURE CD & DVD AVAILABLE MAY 10
Five-time GRAMMY®-winner Steven Curtis Chapman celebrates his life story with his new CD and DVD offering, A Great Adventure LIVE Solo Performances of Timeless Hits, available worldwide in Christian and general market retail and digital outlets on May 10. The Gaither Music Group project was recorded at Gaither Studios in Indiana and hosted by Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Bill Gaither.
Sandra Lynn Unleashes New Music: “Lose the War” and “Am I Just Dreaming”
Sandra Lynn, whose "powerhouse vocals range from delicate to dynamo" Laura Whitmore/Parade), is continuing the second chapter of a musical narrative through new songs as she releases "Lose the War" and "Am I Just Dreaming" on all digital platforms today. CMT world premiered the emotionally charged video for, "Lose the War," produced by Grammy® Award-winning engineer and producer, Ben Fowler.