30 August 2016

Join whispering Bob at his first ever festival on September 10th!

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Whispering Bob Harris’ inaugural Under The Apple Tree Roots Festival at Cadogan Hall will be a beautiful, intimate event featuring all of Bob’s favourite artists, held in the prestigious Cadogan Hall. This first festival will bring together all of the things Bob’s career has been built on – authentic, wonderful music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.  

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Melbourne folk-duo Oh Pep! have announced a full UK tour this October

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Melbourne folk-duo Oh Pep! have announced a full UK tour this October/ November including a show at The Lexington in London on Friday 28th October. UK TOUR: Tuesday 25th October – The Latest Music Bar, Brighton Wednesday 26th October – Boileroom , Guildford Thursday 27th October – The Wardrobe, Leeds Friday 28th October – The Lexington, London Sunday 30th October – The Hug And Pint, Glasgow Monday 31st October – The Cluny 2, Newcastle Tuesday 1st November – Gullivers, Manchester Wednesday 2nd November – Start The Bus, Bristol Doctor Doctor was the first single released from the Australian duo’s debut album Stadium Cake (due for UK release at the end of August on STAR HOUSE); and received rave reviews including as God Is In The TV Zine’s Track Of The Day, and being described as “an understated gem” by Record Of The Day.  

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Dolly Parton's Pure & Simple Debuts At #1 Worldwide!

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World-renowned singer/songwriter/entertainer Dolly Parton has a worldwide #1 album to celebrate this week. The superstar’s new release PURE & SIMPLE debuts at #1 not only in the U.S., but, also on the national country charts in Canada, U.K. and Australia. Dolly’s 43rd studio recording and the first release of her recently-announced joint venture between Dolly Records and Sony Music Nashville, achieves #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with first-week sales of 20,000 units! This marks the first time Dolly has topped Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in the 25-year history of SoundScan. The new album which released August 19th on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville lands the #11 slot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart with a first-week total consumption of 21,000. On Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, the disc debuts at #1. In the UK, PURE & SIMPLE enters the all-genre album sales chart at #2, behind Frank Ocean’s Blonde. Upon hearing the news, Dolly Parton, who co-produced and wrote every song on PURE & SIMPLE, enthused, “Boy, it’s a good day for me. I am a happy girl!” She continued, “It feels great to be #1 as it’s been a long time and it feels so good to still be in the game after all this time.” Remarked Doug Morris, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, “Congratulations, Dolly, for your stunning debut with PURE & SIMPLE.You put your heart and soul in this album, and we join you in celebrating a long-overdue #1 on the country album chart.” “I thought it was a magical time back in 1981, when I first started working with Dolly as we set up her Best Little Whorehouse album on RCA, right after her huge hit, 9 To 5,” reflected Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville. “I spent a week with her on the RCA jet visiting radio and retail all over the country.” Goodman continued, “But, to be reunited with Dolly and have a #1 debut is wonderful. Thank you, Doug Morris for bringing Dolly back to RCA.” CTK Management CEO Danny Nozell said, “There is nobody more deserving of this tremendous success. Having worked with Dolly for the past 13 years, I have never met any person that works harder than her.” Nozell added, “She is a businesswoman that understands her brand and knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and once again, she proves it with a #1 album.” Last week, Dolly Parton made appearances on NBC’s Today and Tonight Show, among other TV shows.

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Phil Vassar's 'songs from the cellar' to launch on Sky TV in the UK

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Nashville hit songwriter Phil Vassar will launch his TV series ‘Songs From The Cellar’ in the UK on 6th September 2016, airing weekly on Sky’s Keep It Country channel. The show features guests from across the world of music and entertainment, ranging from Charles Esten (Nashville), John Rich, Charlie Daniels, and Cam to individuals outside of music like Mike Tyson and comedian Carrot Top. Phil will also debut brand new songs throughout the episodes, as well as introducing viewers to up-and-coming talent like The Cains and Shawn Lacy. In his own words: “I’m really excited about ‘Songs From the Cellar’ being on Keep It Country on Sky TV. I love playing in the UK – I’m always so impressed how the fans are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the artists… I hope we can tour the UK for years and years to come!” The first show will feature singer-songwriter Sarah Darling, who has opened for Carrie Underwood, played the Grand Ole Opry stage multiple times, and enjoyed success with her recent radio singles ‘Home to Me’ and ‘Little Umbrellas’. Sarah tours the UK in September as part of the Nashville in the Round tour. ‘Songs From the Cellar’ will air weekly on Tuesdays at 18:30, repeated on Saturdays. ABOUT PHIL VASSAR Phil Vassar is a piano-pounding powerhouse and an acclaimed entertainer. His career includes eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, and countless hits as a singer and songwriter. Phil’s reign of signature songs include ten #1 singles and twenty-six Top 40 hits, including Carlene, Just Another Day in Paradise, Six-Pack Summer, That’s When I Love You and many more. His songs other artists have taken to #1 include My Next Thirty Years by Tim McGraw, She’s Right On The Money by Alan Jackson, and Jo Dee Messina’s Bye, Bye and I’m Alright. The UK is a key focus for Phil, who has visited twice so far in 2016, performing at Country to Country (C2C) in March and a European tour including the Buckle & Boots festival in June. Phil is planning several UK and European tours in 2017 along with the release of a European album.

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