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Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Mark Chesnutt set for September episodes of REFLECTIONS
Country legends will light up Reflections in September with all-new episodes of the weekly half-hour interview show featuring Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke and Mark Chesnutt. Reflections airs on The Heartland Network Thursdays 8/7c (6 p.m. CST on WSMV 4.2 in Nashville) and Saturdays 4/3c. Reflections is hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame member Keith Bilbrey. Viewers can also tune in to Angel Two/DISH Network, The Family Channel or AMG TV. SEPTEMBER REFLECTIONS TUNE-IN: Johnny Lee Sept. 3 Collin Raye Sept. 8 & Sept. 10 Charley Pride Sept. 15 & Sept. 17 Janie Fricke Sept. 22 & Sept. 24 Mark Chesnutt Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 Johnny Lee opens up about his first studio album in 10 years, YOU AINT NEVER BEEN TO TEXAS and gives fans an in-depth look at his illustrious career in the September 1 episode. Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and smash No. 1 crossover hit Lookin’ for Love, chats with Bilbrey about recording new music, touring nearly every weekend and getting his big break when he worked with Mickey Gilley, both on tour and at Gilley’s Club. Lookin’ for Love, the soundtrack from the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy, which was largely shot at Gilley’s, catapulted Lee to fame. The smash hit became a crossover hit spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart while also appearing in the Top 5 on the Billboard Pop chart and Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Bilbrey sits down with Collin Raye in the Sept. 8 edition that includes captivating stories about his more than 25-year career. Raye chats about the timeless No. 1 hit Love, Me, that catapulted him in the 1990s and opens up about building a career on songs with an emotional connection to listeners, like Little Rock, which led to more than 100,000 calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from people seeking help for their addictions. The song and video for I Think About You exposed the exploitation of women and children, earning Raye the award for Video of the Year from the Academy of Country Music in 1997. During the Sept. 15 episode, Bilbrey sits downs with Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride and discusses his early life as one of 11 children, picking cotton in the fields of the Mississippi Delta, as well as his introduction to music, the songs that inspired him, and his first guitar. Bilbrey also chats with Pride about his 50th anniversary as a recording artist who’s enjoyed one of the most successful careers in the history of country music and is credited with helping to break color barriers by becoming the first African-American to become a force within the genre. A three-time Grammy Award winner, Pride has garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including Kiss An Angel Good Morning, a massive No. 1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped Pride land the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1971 and the Top Male Vocalist awards of 1971 and 1972. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Pride continues to perform concerts worldwide and has toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the last several years. Bilbrey spends the Sept. 22 episode with two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke, who’s hit the No. 1 spot on the country charts an astounding 18 times. Bilbrey discusses how Fricke was the First Female Voice on the Moon to reaching Gold and Platinum sales status worldwide. Fricke also chats about how her upbringing in Indiana shaped her career to begin recording numerous jingles for Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut and United Airlines. Janie has released 23 albums and 36 hit singles, and she remains one of the most-beloved entertainers in the country field. In the Sept. 29 episode, Bilbrey sits down with Mark Chesnutt who continues keeping traditional-minded classic country music alive with TRADITION LIVES, his first album of all-new material in eight years. Chesnutt also chats about his run up the charts in 1990 with Too Cold At Home, and blockbuster 90s favorites such as Brother Jukebox, Let It Rain, and I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing. Along the way, he has earned one Gold album and four Platinum albums. Reflections is filmed at The Hot Seat Studios, located in Hermitage, Tennessee, and is produced by Jeff Moseley and Brian Covert of CJM Productions. Each week, Keith Bilbrey leads one-on-one insightful interviews with country music’s legendary artists.
Country newcomer Liddy Clark's single Painted By Numbers premieres on radio Disney country this week
18-year-old Liddy Clark’s debut single Painted By Numbers had airplay premiere on Radio Disney Country this week. The song, written by Clark, is an anthem of self-love relatable to all, whether you are a high school student or attending your high school reunion. “This song has allowed me to become more confident in myself and helped others gain confidence as well. I couldn’t be happier with the reception of the song and I’m excited to see where this song will go!” said Clark. Radio Disney Country features chart bound young artists and today’s biggest country hits. Phil Guerini, Vice President, Music Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and General Manager, Radio Disney Networks said, “We are so excited to be able to support Liddy and use Radio Disney Country as a platform for her new single. We have been early champions of her music and look forward to watching her grow as an artist.” Liddy Clark is an eighteen-year- old singer/songwriter who forges a fresh, new path in country music with keep-it- real lyrics and trailblazing sonic landscapes. Her music blends a world-wide-open youthfulness and “ain’t-scared” attitude, topped-off with a definitive hallmark vocal that has led to over 275,000 Facebook followers. Over the past 6 months Liddy has seen her brand and music championed by the biggest purveyors of talent in the music industry, including spotlight opportunities from Disney. In rarefied air for artists of her age, these opportunities, paired with a work ethic that sees the fiery red-head churn out two-hour sets regularly; have proven her as a welcome addition to the global music scene. Beyond her music, Liddy has been featured in print ads for national brands American Girl, Scholastic Book Club, as well as an X-factor commercial with industry innovator Simon Cowell. She has also been chosen by Seventeen Magazine as a Social Influencer with the Seventeen Social Club, and tabbed by Seventeen to be the first-ever Seventeen PROStyles Twitter and Instagram Takeover participant in country music.
Ward Thomas release major label debut CARTWHEELS
Ward Thomas, 22 year old twins Lizzy and Catherine, release their second album and major label debut ‘CARTWHEELS on Sony Music/WTW Music. Hampshire born and bred, Ward Thomas were barely out of their teens when they became country crossover stars with their independently released 2014 debut album FROM WHERE WE STAND which sold over 25,000 copies, playing 2 UK tours, London’s 02 Arena and Hyde Park in the process. Recorded in London, CARTWHEELS marks the arrival of two major talents, who write as well as they sing, their trademark harmonies earning them new fans wherever they go. “We have different voices that suit different sorts of songs,” Catherine says. “We call Lizzy the trumpet and me the French Horn.” Title track CARTWHEELS was the first song they wrote for the new album and inspired what was to come. ‘It established our new sound’, says Lizzy. ‘Lyrically it was much more grown up than anything on our debut. Sonically it was a move away from country to lots of other influences we grew up with-Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, KT Tunstall and Taylor Swift’s Red album. We are still influenced by country, we still adore the Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves but this isn’t just a country album’. Produced largely by Martin Terefe (KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz, Shawn Mendes) with three tracks by Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, Paolo Nutini, Sia), it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. CARTWHEELS features 14 self-penned songs that capture a range of emotions veering from the joyous to the heartbroken and everywhere in between. Miss it at your peril. ‘Cartwheels” full tracklisting below: Carry You Home Almost Easy Material Cartwheels Guilty Flowers Lose Me Good On You When It’s Not Me Boomerang Dirt And Gold Where The Sky Is Proof Who I’m Not Safe ‘Cartwheels’ is available to pre-order now on Amazon, iTunes and the Ward Thomas official store. www.wardthomasmusic.com
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A FORCE OF NATURE debut album from Sari Schorr out today
Manhaton Records is pleased to announce the debut album A FORCE OF NATURE from one of the most exciting Blues rock singers, Sari Schorr. Released in the UK and Europe on September 2nd 2016, the album is produced by the legendary Mike Vernon whose credits include Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, David Bowie, Savoy Brown, Chicken Shack, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Christine McVie and Ten Years After. In January 2015, Mike received a Keeping the Blues Alive award at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The award was not the only highlight of the weekend for Mike. The second highlight occurred when Mike witnessed the performance of one of the most amazing female blues singers he’d seen in years – Sari Schorr. Mike was so knocked out, he came out of semi-retirement to produce her new album. Already a consummate songwriter in her own right, with tracks on major labels, Sari has written or co-written almost all the songs on the debut album. Released by Manhaton Records (home of Robin Trower and King King) the new album features guitarists Walter Trout (John Mayall, Canned Heat), Innes Sibun (Robert Plant), Oli Brown (RavenEye) and keyboardist John Baggott (Massive Attack, Portishead). New York-based Sari Schorr initially gained prominence throughout the blues world after several years of touring the US and Europe with Blues legend, Joe Louis Walker and renowned guitarist, Popa Chubby. Schorr was recently inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame. Sari has appeared on the Conan O’Brian Show, and has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. She has received critical acclaim for her blustery vocals and emotionally-charged performances, and is described by many blues pundits as a modern-day hybrid of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner – a red-hot blues mama who radiates emotional intensity, connects with and inspires her audiences, and leaves a lasting impression that’s larger than life. Sari’s new band, The Engine Room, features stunning British guitarist Innes Sibun (former Robert Planet guitarist). “The Engine Room truly is a remarkable band,” says Sari. “Something magical happens when we’re on stage together. We’re fuelled further by the audiences’ reaction and everything’s possible. I love touring and enjoy the privilege of meeting so many like-minded people who share our love of the Blues.” The album delivers hard-driving Blues-Rock, influenced by the late ’60s British Blues movement. Sari (who trained as an opera singer) mixes Blues, Rock, and Soul with concrete melodies and poetic lyrics to striking effect. Says Sari, “I set out to write achingly honest songs about the beauty and the tragedy of the human experience. I hope my music can be a galvanizing force to inspire, repair and unite people. I try not to allow constraints on my writing or my performance of the songs. Most often, I manage to trust my intuition and honestly, Mike Vernon brings out the best in the artists he works with.” “My songs are rooted in the blues and honouring that long tradition is important to me,” reflects Sari. “My song-writing draws heavily on contrasting melodic hooks with aching harmonies. I spend a lot of time working over and rewriting my lyrics. I rely heavily on imagery and enjoy using double-entendres that are entertaining to those who catch them. My influences are many and various and include Son House, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Lead Belly, Bessie Smith, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Freddie King, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Peter Green, Robert Plant, Martha Velez and Bob Dylan.” “The album was written in four countries: US, UK, Spain, and Germany. Basic tracks were recorded in London and Seville. I’m grateful to have such amazing musicians on the album, who gave so generously of their time and talents. The album features the guitar mastery of Innes Sibun, Walter Trout and Oli Brown and stellar keyboard work by John Baggott.” Sari mixes a passion for music and with a duty of social responsibility. She has devoted her talent and energy to music projects of a grand scale for humanitarian causes. Most notable is her work on a “Toast to Freedom” for Amnesty International, where she collaborated with many musical legends including Warren Haynes, Levon Helm, Keb Mo’, Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon and Carly Simon. Sari’s humanitarian efforts include work in Haiti and India. She founded “Matters” – a non-profit that draws attention to humanitarian causes through the arts.
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Holloway road to release new single Where We Are Tonight
Holloway Road appeared on the King Says Country Show (Keep it Country/Sky TV) yesterday to announce that their brand new single Where We Are Tonight will be released via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Bandcamp and other digital outlets on 23rd September 2016. The band will celebrate the launch of their single with a release party at Cargo, Hoxton on the same date. About Holloway Road The first thing you notice about UK duo Holloway Road’s live performance is that it doesn’t look like country music; they’re more baseball caps and trainers than Stetsons and boots. But the sound they make sits somewhere between the country-pop chart and the Nashville songwriting they both grew up listening to. The second thing you notice is the crowd’s response; Holloway Road have spent the last two years playing throughout the UK & Europe, honing their live show, and as a result they understand the importance of being both a standout name on any lineup and a high energy crowd-pleaser. They haven’t been afraid to gain momentum while learning their craft – having played the Martin stage at CMA Fest 2015, performed for the Country to Country (C2C) crowds on two consecutive years, written with Jacob Bryant (John & Jacob), partied with Kacey Musgraves, and landed both their EPs in the iTunes country top ten thanks to radio play across the UK for their single Little Harder – success in a growing international country scene is increasingly becoming part of the Holloway Road story. Where We Are Tonight marks a turning point for the band, who wanted the song to capture the feel of a live set while retaining the pop sensibilities of their previous studio offering Roots. In their own words: “We’re excited to get this single out there – we want to give people a taste of what we have up our sleeves for what’s next to come…”
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Martina McBride promotes Reckless in New York City
Country Superstar to Perform Latest Single, Just Around the Corner on “Live with Kelly” and “Fox & Friends”. Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 18 million albums to date, charting 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. Her thirteenth studio album RECKLESS released earlier this year and marks her first on Nash Icon Records. Martina premiered her second single, Just Around the Corner on the CMT Music Awards earlier this summer. Martina will perform Just Around the Corner on LIVE WITH KELLY on Tuesday, September 6th. The singer will chat about her upcoming tour dates for the Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer Tour as well as her Love Unleashed Tour. Martina will also stop by FOX & FRIENDS on Wednesday, September 7th to perform Just Around the Corner. Martina’s career boasts high-mark sales with 14 Gold records, Nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records, and two Triple Platinum awards. Martina has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins from the Country Music Association and three titles from the Academy of Country Music for Female Vocalist of the Year.
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The new EP from multi-award winning Gary Quinn out tomorrow!
– 3 time British Country Award winner – 3 time British Country Award winner 2016 – Has performed with everyone from Kristian Bush to Clint Black – On tour in September with Luke & Mel Nashville Over Here today unveiled a first listen stream of acclaimed country singer-songwriter Gary Quinn’s EP, I REMEMBER , which is due for release on September 2. Having received praise and an array of awards for his eponymous debut album, Gary teased the release of his new body of work with the single Shame. A mid-tempo, traditional-sounding track with a prominent drum beat, Shame sets the tone for the most personally insightful release from the multi-award winner. A native of Northern Ireland, Quinn cites U.S. country artists such as Brad Paisley, Hal Ketchum and more as influences, while he has shared the stage with acts such as Kristian Bush, Clint Black and songwriter Bob DiPiero. Having garnered support international praise for Shame, Gary is excited to finally unveil his long-awaited EP. Of the project he states, “I’ve gone for the EP title of I REMEMBER as I feel that it wraps up the feel of the EP pretty well. It’s a very personal project and the tracks cover different times in my own life though to now, so it’s almost a reflective piece of work. I REMEMBER also comes from a line in Each Night You Lie which features on the EP.” “It’s an EP that I’m really proud of, both to have had the experiences to write about and the quality that producer Thomm Jutz and my co-writers David C Banning and Nick Nichols have brought to the songs. One of my favourites on the EP is Body Language as it’s just a little bit fun but equally I love The Best Man Won, but folk will just have to listen to find out why.” As heads out on the road next week with Luke & Mel, fans have a chance to hear the EP first hand and learn more about the story behind the songs. Upcoming Shows: 5 September – Cluny 2, Newcastle (with Luke & Mel and Outlander) 6 September – Broadcast, Glasgow (with Luke & Mel, Lisa T and Sean C Kennedy) 7 September – Gullivers, Manchester (with Luke & Mel, Thorne Hill and Robbie Cavanagh) 8 September – The Islington, London (with Luke & Mel and The Southern Companion) 26 September – Butlin’s Country Music Festival, Skegness 12 November – Vaqueros Country Music Weekend, Filey
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'Larry's country diner' to feature guest stars Lorrie Morgan, John Berry, Bill Anderson 45 RPM, and Wilson Fairchild
Hit television series, “Larry’s Country Diner,” will continue to entertain audiences nationwide on RFD-TV with all NEW episodes! In September, the series will feature guest stars Lorrie Morgan, John Berry, Bill Anderson, 45 RPM, and Wilson Fairchild. With a stellar lineup of some of country music’s greatest artists and entertainers, along with stories and family-friendly entertainment, it will be an exciting month on “Larry’s Country Diner” that fans won’t want to miss. Tune in on Thursdays at 8 pm / 7 pm CST and Saturdays at 11 pm / 10 pm CST to RFD-TV. Upcoming Episodes of “Larry’s Country Diner”: *All episodes repeat on Saturdays at 11 pm / 10 pm CST Thursday, September 1 – Lorrie Morgan (Re-Airing) Thursday, September 8 – John Berry Thursday, September 15 – Bill Anderson Thursday, September 22 – 45 RPM Thursday, September 29 – Wilson Fairchild To inquire about how to attend an upcoming taping, where you can have a front row seat at “Larry’s Country Diner” and be part of the on-camera studio audience, please call Gabriel Communications at 800-820-5405. Fans can also participate in Renae The Waitress’s weekly Diner Chat via phone where she shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the show, answers viewers’ personal questions and features exclusive interviews with celebrity guest stars on Thursdays at 2 p.m. CST.
Announcing the release of Phil Doublet’s first single from his new album ENDLESS HIGHWAY
Capturing the energy and positivity of new love…. Keep You Hanging’ Round is a catchy country anthem setting the scene for a summer to remember. This rocky, toe-tapping tune has commercial value and a catchy chorus hook that will have you singing ‘Boom’. Phil interprets the euphoria of discovering new love and being hooked in every way. With catchy guitar work Phil’s new feel-good song will certainly be beside you while driving down the highway of life…After the 2013 release of his first album STONE & WOOD which earned him the 2014 NZCMA male artist of the year title, Christchurch singer/songwriter Phil Doublet is set to excite listeners with his second full-length release, ENDLESS HIGHWAY. This album encompasses a broad spectrum of genres, from folk to rock, demonstrating that versatility comes easy to this accomplished artist. Each track is carefully crafted, telling stories based on real subjects, true stories and events that are easily relatable to the audience. If Phil looks familiar that’s because he is a very accomplished backing musician. One of New Zealand and Australia’s most respected instrumentalists. Well known in Australia as a member of Luke O’Shea’s Medicine Wheel, he has performed for many year’s with Luke including at the Gold Guitars in 2014 in the winning performance of the Drovers Wife. Phil is also a member of the Ranchsliders a much loved Christchurch band. Above all he is also an amazing writer and outstanding artist in his own right and the quality of both his album STONE & WOOD and now his sophomore album ENDLESS HIGHWAY shows what this greatly talented artist can present in a stunning body of work.
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