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Happy Holidays! ‘Let’s All Get Together and Fight’

Southern blues-rock royalty, The Kentucky Headhunters release an animated lyric video for their tongue-in-cheek song, ‘Let’s All Get Together and Fight’. The song’s ideal for a wry, tongue-in-cheek holiday release when so many folk and families will be gathering to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and all other family gatherings. Whilst such occasions are often full of fine fare and fellowship, many are often also full of friction, and the longstanding traditions of gathering, bickering, bitching, fighting, and arguing over all and sundry. The Kentucky Headhunters celebrate this in ‘Let’s All Get Together and Fight’. The song’s roots lies in band member Richard Young’s very own holiday family gatherings, which after the restrictions imposed on contact, gathering and partying because of COVID, he appreciates more and more. “Every year around this time, all families come together,” Young recently told Everything Nash, “and if your family is anything like ours, there is always one or two folks that get their feelings hurt, or just plain old disrupt for attention. “I must admit, I have snuck many half-cakes in the trash can, to keep one of our family members from getting their feelings hurt, because she was not a county fair Blue Ribbon cook. Kind of like Aunt Bea’s homemade pickles on Andy Griffith! “Like everyone else, we all hunkered down at home in 2020, and didn’t have our normal family gatherings,” Richard reflects. “As my wife, Cindy, made a crockpot of deer and vegetables, cornbread, and her award-winning broccoli casserole for Thanksgiving, it made me realize even more than ever how special family is. Hindsight is 2020, so love each other, and cherish the moments, even if we all get together and fight!”

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Exclusive: Tim Prottey-Jones and Kezia Gill record a reimagined version of ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ out January 14th

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Tim Prottey-Jones teams up with fellow UK country star Kezia Gill for a reimagined version of the 90’s hit ‘Cotton Eye Joe’, due out January 14th. Summer 2021 – As the campaign for his most recent original music came to a close, Tim hit upon the notion of reworking some nostalgic 90’s one-hit-wonders & giving them a new lease of life as dark Americana tracks. Each would be a duet with a vocalist he admired and ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ was no different. Take everything you thought you knew about this track, made famous by Rednex, and then really take on board the already brooding lyrics that reference a sinister character and the notion of being drunk on moonshine, and you’ve got the perfect gothic tale. Having known each other on the UK country circuit, BCMA award winners Tim and Kezia first collaborated during the very first lockdown in 2020 as part of a remotely recorded series of tracks that celebrated the best UK country voices and musicians. From that moment, Tim knew he wanted to record with Kezia again & he set about producing a version of the track that would rekindle the magic of where the Civil Wars left off whilst being true to the origins of the song. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Exclusive: Emilia Quinn shares video for ‘Worse Than Whiskey’

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Emilia Quinn shows the world that independent artists can create beautiful art without a ‘big label’ budget in new music video for ‘Worse Than Whiskey’. The video, which was directed, shot and edited by Quinn and her partner Tammy (Tamography) at the pair’s house was released exclusively on Maverick today. Speaking of the video Quinn said, “My decision to shoot with my other half comes back to the EP being so personal. It felt right to shoot something so personal with someone who fully understands me and understands the song. Plus I’ve always had a love for DIY projects and a strong belief that if you give yourself the chance and take a leap, everyone is capable of creating great things!” She continued, “The bath is the same bath from the cover art of the EP itself and the place where I came up with a fair few lyrics featured in Medicate.” “We’re both so proud of how the video turned out, it actually came out even better than I imagined, and we’re so excited to share it with the world!” Both the song and the video showcase the talent of these two girls and represent the fire and determination nestled within the UK country scene. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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C2C announces Official Aftershow Parties featuring DJ Hish

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Country to Country is pleased to announce that the C2C Official Aftershow Parties are back! A favourite amongst C2C fans, the C2C Official Aftershow Parties take place post mainstage celebrations in Indigo at The O2, London and continue the party with headline performances from special guests. Once more Nashville’s own resident DJ Hish returns to host and close out the night with his legendary sets. Tickets will be released 9am Friday 10th December via www.gigsandtours.com and www.axs.com. Headlining next year’s festival are country music superstars Luke Combs, Darius Rucker and Miranda Lambert. Also making their return next year are multiple CMA award winners and nominees Kip Moore, Brett Young, and Ashley McBryde alongside Russell Dickerson, Scotty McCreery, Flatland Cavalry, Runaway June and Hailey Whitters who all make their main stage debuts. News of further artists will be announced soon!! Country to Country has become a staple in the UK festival calendar and has brought country music to the UK and Ireland masses, with tens of thousands of fans attending each year. The festival continuously hosts the best in country music and entertainment, bringing over the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe. In 2019, C2C welcomed over 70,000 fans, who enjoyed music from artists including Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Chris Stapleton, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes, Lyle Lovett, Cam, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Chase Rice, Carly Pearce, Drake White & The Big Fire and more; as well as programming from the Festival Stages, BBC Radio 2 Stage, CMA Screenings, The Bluebird Café, Aftershows and C2C Sessions. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Audra McLaughlin shares acoustic video of ‘Headed For The Fall’

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Audra McLaughlin’s latest single ‘Headed For The Fall’ which has been garnering attention on BBC Radio, comes out tomorrow! Ahead of it’s release she shared an acoustic rendition of it with us, here at Maverick. ‘Headed For The Fall’ showcases her phenomenal vocal range and gives us a real taste of the edgier side of this Queen of Country Soul. With an infectious chorus and the magical blend of guitars, you’ll want to enjoy listening to this song with the volume cranked up! Singer-Songwriter Audra McLaughlin grew to national fame in the USA as a member of Team Blake on season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice” where she reached the live shows and finished in the Top 6 Artists. Following her time on the show and after touring with the NASCAR band for two years, the Pennsylvania native moved to Nashville after needing vocal surgery and rehabilitation stemming from a cyst on her vocal chord. During her recovery process, she began working with leading vocal coach Kati Hendricks, who would later connect her with industry veteran Jimmy Mattingly in 2019. Audra inked a co-publishing deal with Jimmy Mattingly and Johnny Garcia. Both of whom worked with Audra on this latest single – co-writing, producing and also featuring as musicians. To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Ramin Karimloo to play show with his Broadgrass Band next week!

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West End and Broadway star and musical innovator Ramin Karimloo will bring his unique band, The Broadgrass Band to London for a very special one-off show at London’s Eventim Apollo on Wednesday, 15th December. Billed as ‘An Evening with Ramin Karimloo & The Broadgrass Band’, the Iranian-born Canadian singer and performer will deliver his reinterpretations of musical theatre hits, folk favourites and some of Ramin’s original songs all under the Broadgrass style he has made his own – breathing some bluegrass into Broadway and bringing some drama into Bluegrass. Talking of the show Karimloo said, “I can’t wait to return to London to perform these songs with The Broadgrass Band at Hammersmith’s legendary Eventim Apollo this December. We’ll be pulling out all the hits for what I promise to be a celebratory evening that’s been a long time coming.” Known around the world as one of the most formidable talents in musical theatre, Karimloo’s portrayal of leading roles such as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway (2014 Tony Award nominee) and London’s West End, and the Phantom in Phantom of The Opera in London, served to highlight why he is a musical force unlike any other. Karimloo immortalised the role in the 25th Anniversary Concert of Phantom of The Opera at The Royal Albert Hall, and originated the leading role in Love Never Dies, the sequel to Phantom of the Opera, for which he received an Olivier Award nomination. In addition, he played the role of Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables at the O2 Arena in London. Karimloo was then introduced to a new audience when he joined the main cast of the BBC drama series Holby City in 2019, playing consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Kian Madani. Karimloo’s style of music is both innovating and exciting as he merges the two genres together seamlessly. The show at the Eventim is bound to be a spectacle not to be missed! To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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The Kentucky Headhunters to make Grand Ole Opry debut tonight!

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During all of their years as entertainers, GRAMMY Award-winning southern rock, blues and country group The Kentucky Headhunters have never performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. That all changes on Saturday, Dec. 4 when the boys from the Bluegrass State walk into the Opry’s hallowed wooden circle for the very first time. “I must say The Kentucky Headhunters had to take a deep breath, twice, when our USA publicist Don Murry Grubbs called to say we had been asked to be on the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time,” says Headhunters guitarist and vocalist Richard Young. In the early ’90s when the Headhunters released their debut album, Pickin’ on Nashville, Bill Monroe approached Roy Acuff about having the group perform on the Opry stage. “Mr. Acuff said, ‘I think they are probably good boys and would do a fine job, but let’s get ’em a haircut first,” reminisces Young. “Needless to say, it never happened. We are so looking forward to our first appearance on the Opry stage in 30 years. We still got our hair, too. Well, most of it!” The Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Willie’s Roadhouse), and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. Last month, the Headhunters released their first album of all-new material in half a decade. The twelve-track compilation, That’s A Fact Jack!, is available now via Practice House Records (distributed by BFD). To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Jason Aldean: 10th studio album available in full April 22nd

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Grammy-nominee Jason Aldean reveals more details today behind the expansive 10th release of his double-album MACON, GEORGIA (Macon Music/Broken Bow Records), available 22 April. Built slow through long months off the road, Aldean’s full 10th studio album represents the first chunk of time since Aldean was a teen that he was not hopping from city to city each night, and he put it to good use. Part all-new music and part career retrospective, highlighting the fiery live shows Aldean’s made his calling card, the massive set features 30 songs over two jam-packed releases – with 20 new tunes and 10 unheard live takes showcasing everything he does. The full release will also be marked by a commemorative three-disc vinyl set which fans can pre-order here. The collection’s second instalment, GEORGIA, is now available for pre-order here, with MACON already available here.“We’ve always tried to lean toward more songs than less…and this album is no different,” Aldean explains. “We decided to pepper in some of the live tracks we’ve had stockpiled for a while. After nine albums and 16 years of recording, I hope people can tell I wanted to make this tenth album fun and different from anything we’ve done before.”Leading into the release of the second instalment, GEORGIA, Aldean will release a new track. Today, fans have access to the first track released off GEORGIA, ‘Whiskey Me Away’ here.MACON Track List (Available Now):1. “After You”2. “Over You Again”3. “That’s What Tequila Does”4. “Small Town Small”5. “If I Didn’t Love You”6. “Story For Another Glass” 7. “Heaven” 8. “This Bar Don’t Work Anymore”9. “The Sad Songs”10. “Watching You Love Me”11. “Amarillo Sky” (Live from Nashville, TN)12. “Johnny Cash” (Live from Los Angeles, CA)13. “She’s Country” (Live from Las Vegas, NV)14. “Big Green Tractor” (Live from Dallas, TX)15. “My Kinda Party” (Live from St. Louis, MO)GEORGIA Track List (Out 4/22/22):16. “Whiskey Me Away”17. “Trouble With A Heartbreak”18. “The State I’m In”19. “Midnight And Missin’ You”20. “Ain’t Enough Cowboy”21. “God Made Airplanes”22. “My Weakness”23. “Holy Water”24. “Rock And Roll Cowboy”25. “Your Mama”26. “Take a Little Ride” (Live from Las Vegas, NV)27. “Burnin’ It Down” (Live from St. Louis, MO)28. “Any Ol’ Barstool” (Live from Knoxville, TN) 29. “Rearview Town” (Live from St. Louis, MO)30. “Blame It On You” (Live from Manchester, TN)Together with longtime producer Michael Knox, Aldean took an anything-goes approach to his signature sound – tough on its surface, yet often tender at the core – adding new writers to his established crew and reviving his barbed-wire vocal for a new era. Since the very beginning, the Macon-specific confluence of Country music, Southern rock, and R&B has provided inspiration for his work – from hometown legends like the Allman Brothers to Otis Redding and beyond – helping him create a game changing country-rock mix. Here he tips a hat, while continuing to leave his own mark on the city’s vibrant history. Above all, he reaffirms his allegiance to the world Macon represents. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH JASON ALDEAN HERE! To stay up to date on the latest country music news, please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Zoe Hodges, Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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The Nashvillains release video for ‘Christmas In A Bottle’

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Signed to Fate Entertainment, the newly formed country-rock infused band, Nashvillains, is made up of veteran musicians and writers Troy Johnson, Brett Boyett and Scott Lindsey. Nashvillains’ inception stemmed from the seasoned veterans and musicians shared love of country music and rock and roll. Each member has been successful in their own right before coming together to record their debut full-length studio album, due out in 2022. Collectively, they have written and produced music for feature films, television shows and major artists like The Chicks, Keith Urban, Cassadee Pope, James Taylor, Lauren Alaina, among many more. Band members Brett Boyett and Scott Lindsey first met in a writing session where they shared a commonality on a creative vision; the country music spectrum was in dire need of a rock meets outlaw country presence that flirts with sonic experimentation. Having been familiar with Troy Johnson through the songwriting community, Boyett pinned Troy Johnson and his gritty vocals as a potential third member when he learned that Lindsey shared his publishing company with the sought-after writer; the rest was history. ‘Christmas In A Bottle’ is more than a Christmas song, Nashvillains realise that around the holiday season there are a lot of people who are having a hard time making it through amongst the cheer. With the upcoming music video, they want to raise awareness and be a beacon of hope for those struggling during the holiday season by writing a song that those experiencing loneliness during the holidays could relate to and know that they are not alone.

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Beth Nielsen Chapman brings her ‘All Around The World Tour’ to the UK

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If you are going to a BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN concert get ready to laugh and cry and, well, just fasten your seat belt. One thing you can count on is one great song after another and some fascinating stories woven between them.Giving UK fans the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with Chapman’s singular live performances, in 2022 the Texan songwriting superstar’s ‘All Around The World Tour’ will be pitching-up at a total of 20 venues throughout April and May of next year.With tickets on sale now, full dates and details can be found as follows:BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN – ‘ALL AROUND THE WORLD TOUR’: UKAPRIL 20 – POCKLINGTON, Arts Centre23 – HALIFAX, Victoria Theatre25 – BURY ST EDMUNDS, The Apex26 – WIMBORNE, Tivoli Theatre28 – LONDON, Cadogan Hall29 – STROUD, Sub Rooms30 – MANCHESTER, RNCM HallMAY2 – MILTON KEYNES, The Stables3 – MILTON KEYNES, The Stables4 – LIVERPOOL, Philharmonic Hall6 – BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall7 – LYTHAM ST ANNES, Lowther Pavilion9 – ILKLEY, King’s Hall10 – STAMFORD, Corn Exchange11 – BEXHILL, De La Warr Pavilion13 – FROME, Cheese & Grain15 – MONMOUTH, Savoy Theatre16 – EXETER, Corn Exchange17 – WEYMOUTH, Pavilion21 – GLASGOW, The Fallen Angels Club

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