February 2017

Garth Brooks joins lineup for February 8 tribute to Randy Travis

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Joining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on February 8, 2017, will be CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks. Tickets for the historic night are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. “Mary and I are so blessed to have amazing friends all over this industry. Garth Brooks is an amazing artist who always entertains everyone in the house, I am humbled by his involvement,” said Travis. The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from over 30 artists including Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, Mark Chesnutt, James Dupre, Jeff Foxworthy, Montgomery Gentry, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Neal McCoy, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Joe Nichols, Paul Overstreet, Shane Owens, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Daryle Singletary, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Wynonna, Chris Young with more still to be announced. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money for stroke research and rehabilitation. In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

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UK Americana Awards 2017 – Results

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The second UK Americana Awards took place at London’s St John at Hackney this evening, rounding off two days of activities at this year’s Americana Music Association UK conference. In a wonderful night celebrating the thriving UK and International Americana music scene, an audience of guests, AMA-UK delegates, members of the music industry and the public were treated to performances from Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Richard Thompson and five time Grammy award winner Mary Chapin Carpenter. There were performances from UK artists Yola Carter, William the Conqueror, Peter Bruntnell, Danni Nicholls, Lewis & Leigh and Ethan Johns, alongside International Album of the Year Award winner Sam Outlaw. To mark the first anniversary of the launch of the Official Americana Albums Chart, Jools Holland joined Martin Talbot, CEO of the Official Charts Company, in presenting Van Morrison with the award for Best Selling UK Americana Album of 2016 for his album KEEP ME SINGING, which spent ten weeks at number one on the chart. Harry Shearer presented Richard Thompson with the AMA-UK’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to, and continuing influence on, the UK’s roots music scene. Andy Fairweather Low introduced a video acceptance from Trailblazer Award winner Albert Lee. Devon trio Wildwood Kin received the prestigious Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award. The star-studded event, hosted by Bob Harris OBE, saw AMA-UK membership-voted awards presented by Imelda May, Kiki Dee, Jim Lauderdale, Timothy B Schmit, Angaleena Presley and Guy Fletcher OBE. Winners of the seven membership-voted Awards were as follows: UK Album of The Year presented by Imelda May Ghost by Lewis & Leigh (produced by Matt Ingram) International Album of the Year presented by Jim Lauderdale Angeleno by Sam Outlaw (produced by Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder) UK Artist of the Year presented by Al Booth Yola Carter International Artist of the Year presented by Timothy B Schmit Sturgill Simpson UK Song of the Year presented by Kiki Dee The 4:19  by Lewis & Leigh (written by Al Lewis and Alva Leigh) International Song of the Year presented by Angaleena Presley Hands of Time  by Margo Price (written by Margo Price) UK Instrumentalist of the Year presented by Guy Fletcher Chris “CJ” Hillman

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Bill Kirchen Announces UK Tour

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Bill Kirchen, the “titan of the telecaster”, returns to the UK at the end of February for an 11 date tour which takes in venues including the Half Moon in Putney and Leicesters Musician. Kirchens band for the tour will feature pub rock pioneers Austin DeLone and Paul “Bassman” Riley, with our very own Malcolm Mills on drums. Check out this recent live video for a taste of what to expect and find the upcoming dates below.   BILL KIRCHEN & AUSTIN DELONE AND BAND THE TITAN OF THE TELECASTER MEETS THE GODFATHER OF PUB ROCK Mar-17 18 London Troubadour 21 Sheffield Greystones 22 Leicester The Musician 23 Newcastle Live Theatre 24 Stourbridge Talbot Hotel 25 Leek Foxlowe Arts Centre 26 Bristol Golden Lion 27 Topsham Globe Hotel 28 Brighton Bleach 29 Havant Langstone Sailing Club 30 London Ivyhouse 31 Oxford Bullingdon Apr-17 1 London Troubadour 2 Whitstable Duke of Cumberland NEW ALBUM THUMBNAIL IMAGE

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The Round Up' hosted by Two Ways Home

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Alt-country duo Two Ways Home are hosting a monthly Nashville-style writer’s round, starting this Friday 3rd Feb upstairs at the Metropolitan pub in West London. The first night features songwriters Catherine McGrath, Katy Hurt and Ann Bailey, and we’d love to have you there! The Round Up (hosted by Two Ways Home) featuring Catherine McGrath, Katy Hurt and Ann Bailey. Doors open 7:30pm The Metropolitan, 60 Great Western Road, Westbourne Park, London, W11 1AB Free Entry Facebook event here www.twowayshome.com

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Country duo High Valley to release new album DEAR LIFE March 3

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Recently declared by Rolling Stone as a Country Artist You Need To Know, Nashville duo High Valley are gearing up for the UK release of their major label debut album – DEAR LIFE – on Friday 3rd March 2017. With more than 6.6 million streams, lead single Make You Mine has already been downloaded more than 150,000 times worldwide, as it climbs up the country radio charts in the USA. The 11 songs that make up High Valley’s DEAR LIFE are being praised for their “sunny, upbeat tunes and soaring harmonies” (Pandora), and the duo continue to catch the attention of fans and critics alike. The group also embark on their first ever headline tour of the UK preceding the release of DEAR LIFE, as they come to Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Aberdare, as well as a very special C2C Country to Country Social show at London’s Bush Hall this February. While High Valley’s Brad and Curtis may have been raised in the close-knit, remote community of La Crete, Alberta — more than 2,500 miles from where they now live in Music City, Nashville Tennessee — the brothers’ music reflects bluegrass roots with a modern pulse. Over years of relentless touring, High Valley have developed a devoted fan base that has devoured more than 10 million music streams on Spotify including 6.6 million of their high-energy hit Make You Mine, songs on the EA Sports Madden NFL 17 soundtrack, and countless North American concert tickets – including dates alongside Martina McBride on her Love Unleashed Tour.

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The Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country Acts Announced

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The Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country  Featuring Nashville-based singers and songwriters, including Cassadee Pope, Charlie Worsham, Seth Ennis, Logan Brill, Chase Bryant, Josh Osborne, Canaan Smith and Jeff Cohen.  We are very pleased to announce that once again there will be a Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country. This will be a daytime attraction featuring special performances by Nashville songwriters and stars. Since opening its doors in Nashville in 1982, The Bluebird Cafe has become a world famous venue where up and coming songwriters and artists rise to fame and build careers.  From the novice to the star, all levels of songwriters are welcomed and supported.  Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Trisha Yearwood took crucial early steps at this venue when they were unknown.  It is regularly featured in the Nashville TV series. The Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country will be ticketed, late morning/early afternoon performances (before the main arena opens) in The O2’s listening room, Club WM at The O2.  The Nashville stars appearing include Cassadee Pope, Charlie Worsham, Seth Ennis, Chase Bryant, Logan Brill and Canaan Smith.  The songwriters are Jeff Cohen who has had songs recorded by Sugarland, The Band Perry, Big & Rich and others; and Josh Osborne who has had songs recorded by Kacey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, Reba and others.  The Bluebird Cafe at C2C  Two programming slots on Saturday and two on Sunday. Saturday 11th March 11.30am – Cassadee Pope, Charlie Worsham and Seth Ennis 1.45pm – Chase Bryant, Logan Brill and Josh Osborne  Sunday 12th March 11am – Canaan Smith, Logan Brill and Jeff Cohen 1.15pm – Charlie Worsham, Josh Osborne and TBC  

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