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CMA Announces Performers for 57th Awards Show

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The Country Music Association has revealed the second round of performers for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards.” Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Alan Jackson, Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen, The War And Treaty, and Zac Brown Band will all take the stage at this year’s star-studded CMA Awards. Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, Country Music’s Biggest Night™ broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday Nov. 8 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu. Female Vocalist and Album of the Year nominee Ballerini will perform Rolling Up The Welcome Mat’s open-hearted “Leave Me Again.” Reigning two-time Entertainer of the Year and four-time nominee this year Combs will take the stage to perform his new single “Where the Wild Things Are.” This year’s Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Dan + Shay will deliver powerful harmonies with their current hit single, “Save Me The Trouble,” while three-time nominee this year Davis will perform “Next Thing You Know.” Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Johnson will perform his touching new love-song, “The Painter.” Three-time nominee this year McBryde will perform her warm and personal single “Light On In the Kitchen,” and The War And Treaty, first-time nominee this year for Vocal Duo of the Year, will perform their impassioned single “That’s How Love Is Made.” Additional collaborations at this year’s show will include a tribute to recently passed songwriter, cultural force and CMA Award winner Jimmy Buffett, featuring good friends, 11-time CMA Award winner Chesney and 10-time CMA Award winner and longtime Coral Reefer Band member McAnally, as well as 16-time CMA Award winner Jackson and 2023 Vocal Group of the Year nominee Zac Brown Band. Four-time nominee this year HARDY, three-time nominee this year Wallen and first-time CMA Awards performer Post Malone will deliver a can’t-miss medley of Country classics, while Wallen will take the stage for a second time with a surprise guest to perform a song from his Album of the Year-nominated album. Presenters for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” will be announced soon. Stay tuned to CMAawards.com for more details.   To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com    

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Randall King releases new album ‘Into the Neon’

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Raised on the plains of West Texas, Randall King honed his craft with countless nights spent strumming his guitar under the expansive skies, backlit by the stars’ neon glow. Flash forward to today, and King’s road warrior diet finds him revitalizing Country’s neo-traditional sound under a different kind of neon – the radiant glow from the signs of nearly 150 honky tonks he performs in across the country each year. It’s this inspiration of nature and humble establishments that have nurtured country music’s blue collar roots since its foundation that have inspired King to usher people Into the Neon, his latest album inspired by rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion. The 18-track sophomore album is expected to land on 26 January, 2024 via Warner Music Nashville. “You grow wiser with age, you grow wiser while you’re working and experiencing life, and I feel like I have a deeper understanding of what my music really is,” said Randall King, in reference to the growth he’s experienced since his 2022 release, Shot Glass. “We’re moving into the neon era of country music. The pendulum is swinging, and you’re watching it happen… Now I just hope people get their mind blown.” Co-produced by King alongside Jared Conrad, the project incorporates a unique blend of the influences from icons and modern masters alike who have inspired King’s sound; inclusive of the timeless ‘80s country twang of George Strait and Keith Whitley, and the blood pumping, Y2K-era rhythms of Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan. Showcasing his ability to traverse from a toe-tapping waltzer with ‘When My Baby’s In Boots’ to the yearning lament of ‘I Could Be That Rain’, King lays it all on the line with songs that could just as easily be enjoyed while slow dancing under the starry night sky or while line dancing at a local honky tonk. With the release of ‘Hang Of Hangin’ On’, available to listen to now, King sings about finding himself graciously holding close to the girl he loves despite keeping “a goodbye up his sleeve” in the past. “Think I’m getting the hang of hangin’ all this music out there,” King added. “I sure loved this song from the first time I heard it. Go spin your lady to this one y’all!” Despite being in the studio recording new music this year, King has also stayed busy on the road, recently returning from his first-ever European tour in September, Neon Overseas, with a set of 11 shows, including sold-out stops in Cologne, London and more. He will return to Germany to play C2C Festival Berlin with Brad Paisley on 3 March, 2024. As the year winds down, King will support Jon Pardi and Ian Munsick on select tour dates, while continuing to headline stops in Paso Robles, CA; Reno, NV; Salt Lake City, UT and more. King’s 3rd Annual KingFest in Luckenbach, Texas will take place on 11 November with Gary P. Nunn, Jon Stork and Braxton Keith at the helm for support. For upcoming tour dates and more information, visit RandallKingMusic.com. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Ten year anniversary of C2C

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C2C celebrates its ten year anniversary today, and Maverick magazine is proud to have been a founding member in 2013.  Country music legends from all around the world have gathered at C2C today to celebrate the anniversary, which is co-hosted by Radio 2 and presented by Helen Thomas and Milly Ollykan who introduced the reception at the O2 arena. Bob Harris, Country Music Legend also announced the winner of the 2023 Wesley Rose award, which was awarded to Bob Shennan. The Maverick Magazine team is proud to be in attendance at the reception and also exhibiting again in the Town’s Square. Come and check out our booth for limited time offers and exclusive back issues – Don’t miss out and see you there!   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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Review – Just As Poor As Before – Lazy Afternoon

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The 7-piece outfit from Gotland, a Swedish island, blend Americana, country, folk and rock together. Their latest album, ‘Just As Poor As Before’ is the tightest the band has ever sounded with lively fiddle and country guitar solos adding a new dimension to the record. On the opening track, ‘Who Am I To Say’, the vocals are gorgeous, so clear, bright and well controlled, a classical sounding voice set to banjo and other country instrumentation – it gives the band a unique identity. There is a nice mix of upbeat tracks and ballads throughout the 13 song collection. The highlight for me is the melancholy ‘Song For You’. The vocals quiver in this track which adds to the weight of the emotion of the lyrics, and the harmonies are good in the chorus. ’Wild’ is a toe-tappingly good track to end the record on. It’s a strong record and I can only see the band going from strength to strength over the coming years. As a side note, the album artwork is lush! 

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Review: Lazy Afternoon

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The 7-piece outfit from Gotland, a Swedish island, blend Americana, country, folk and rock together. Their latest album, ‘Just As Poor As Before’ is the tightest the band has ever sounded with lively fiddle and country guitar solos adding a new dimension to the record. On the opening track, ‘Who Am I To Say’, the vocals are gorgeous, so clear, bright and well controlled, a classical sounding voice set to banjo and other country instrumentation – it gives the band a unique identity. There is a nice mix of upbeat tracks and ballads throughout the 13 song collection. The highlight for me is the melancholy ‘Song For You’. The vocals quiver in this track which adds to the weight of the emotion of the lyrics, and the harmonies are good in the chorus. ’Wild’ is a toe-tappingly good track to end the record on. It’s a strong record and I can only see the band going from strength to strength over the coming years. As a side note, the album artwork is lush!  Media Contact: Zoe Hodges, Editor Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Preston D Barnes – Single Release

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Country singer and musician Preston D Barnes (real name David Barnes) is a British Army veteran who served for over 20 years. Preston served the first 16 years of his Army career travelling the world to over 38 countries, performing music within The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers. In 2012 Preston was selected to become an Instructor at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall where he trained over 400 soldiers to become competent in Military skills and ceremonial duties. In 2003 Preston was deployed to Iraq as a Chemical Decontamination Unit (COLPRO) in support of 16 Close Support Medical Regiment on OP TELIC 1. As a unit they treated 2500 casualties in 93 days as well as peace keeping duties thereafter. Preston left the Army in 2017 and immediately decided to focus on his new-found music opportunities by capturing the nation’s hearts when he took part in the hit TV show ‘The Voice UK’. Viewers learned that Preston (real name David Barnes) had a successful career in the British Army as a highly qualified musician and became a firm favourite, securing a place on Ricky Wilson’s team (Team Ricky). The journey took him to the final knock out Stages. Since then, Preston has performed the National Anthem, LIVE at Twickenham stadium for the Army vs Navy Rugby Match (which was broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports) and again, at Wembley Stadium for the NFL game alongside Gene Simmonds (American Rock Band – Kiss). He was also invited to perform as a backing singer on the re-release of ‘In the Army Now’ by Status Quo. Preston has always been a Country music fan and in 2019 was approached by new Country music record label Sonic Boom Records and is currently recording his first solo album with his first single due to be released on 20th May 2022. Whilst working on the album Preston is very keen to get out and perform Live as much as possible. As a natural entertainer, he will have you on your feet from the start. Preston D Barnes is releasing his debut single ‘Add a Little You’ on the Sonic Boom Record label 20th May 2022 available to download and stream from all major platforms. ‘Add a Little You’ was written by American award winner song writers James Michael Robbins (Brett Young, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert), Sam Mackenzie Ellis (Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Ingrid Andress, Hunter Hayes) & Andrew Dorff (Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Rodney Atkins, Carrie Underwood). Preston will be appearing at this years BCMA Fan Fest in Newark on 9th July 2022

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