IN THIS ISSUE! Anthony Tullo is our cover story in this weeks issue and we talk about his new single and album and his Reble Tour.
In our Listening Room we have a lot of new music for you to listen to. We are happy to see Adam Gregory back with new music. Justin Moore is up for an Emmy. Yes an Emmy! We have some news from Kenny Chesney and more. We have our DMDS Report and what is hot on the charts. One of the biggest things happening on the internet is video. We have lots of research that shows how audiences are reacting to video on social media and how they watch most of their video’s on their phones.
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ANTHONY TULLO NEW SINGLE “SHOTGUN READY” I have known Anthony for a few years now and have watched as he has grown as an artist. Anthony is a driven, rising country-rock star with a vigorous vocal, energetic live show and edgy production, delivering his songs with grit. At the same time, he can easily switch gears, singing a ballad with an unexpected sensitivity and passion. Anthony released his FACTOR funded sophomore album “Rebel With A Song” through ILS Group/Universal Music on October 28th, 2016 and released the first single / video ‘Gasoline’ on Jan 2nd 2017. While shooting the ‘Gasoline’ video, the Kitchener Ontario farm was hit by unexplained crop circle. Apart from documentaries, the ‘Gasoline’ video contains the world’s only supernaturally unexplainable “crop circle” found in multimedia history. Click on the album cover to watch the Gasoline video. Anthony is also thrilled to sign a management and record label deal with Music Mentor Productions, a CCMA nominated recording studio & Independent Record Label. Owner Peter Linseman is CMAO Producer of the Year Award nominee and also manages the popular actress/country artist Kate Todd. In addition to being a recording artist, Anthony is also a TV and film actor, film producer and a martial arts gold medal champion. He has starred in several TV / film projects and national voice over campaigns throughout Canada and US. After guest starring in TV shows like “Liberty Street”, “Mutant X” & “The Relic
Hunter”, he landed supporting roles in the feature films “Resident Evil”, “Road Rage” and starring role in the full length feature film, ‘Bickerman’s Grove’ directed by Adrian Konstant. The Anthony Tullo Band also performed a set of songs at the premiere of ‘Bickerman’s Grove’ at the Apollo Cinema in Kitchener on Dec 1st. He also wrote, directed and starred in “A Secret Cross” which won the Award of Excellence and Best Supporting Actor (Jeff Joslin) at Los Angeles Movie Awards. Anthony recently won the prestigious LA based 2015 Akademia Music Award in the Best Country Pop/Rock Song category for his self-written song ‘One Day’, off of his driving country rock album ‘Switching Tracks’. He was nominated for the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Independent Music Awards for Best Country Artist, and finished Top 2 at the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search. His performance for the The Next Country Music Star Havelock Country Jamboree, earned him a headlining spot at the Ranch Resort Music Festival in Bethany ON, July 2016. Have a listen to Anthony’s new single “Shotgun Ready”
July 24th 1. Chad Brownlee “Out Of The Blue” (MDM/Dale Speaking Promo) 2. Lindsay Ell “Waiting On You” (Sony) 3. Tyler Gilbert “Just A Boy” (GVG) 4. High Valley “Dear Life” (Warner) 5. Andrea Nixon “Song Without A Name” (Indie/L. Tutty Promo) July 25th 1. Dan + Shay “Road Trippin’” (Warner) 2. Chad Brownlee “Out Of The Blue” (MDM/Dale Speaking Promo) 3. Dean Brody f. Alan Doyle “Soggy Bottom Summers” (Open Road) 4. High Valley “Dear Life” (Warner) 5. Chris Stapleton “Broken Halos” (Mercury Records/Universal) July 26th 1. Dan + Shay “Road Trippin’” (Warner) 2. Jason Blaine “Born To Love” (Wax/DMD Promo) 3. Hunter Brothers “Born And Raised” (Open Road) 4. Levi Hart “Like a Good Country Song” (Outback) 5. Dean Brody f. Alan Doyle “Soggy Bottom Summers” (Open Road) July 27th 1. Hunter Brothers “Born And Raised” (Open Road) 2. Moran Wallen “The Way I Talk” (Big Loud) 3. Adam Gregory “Dirt Road Therapy” (Indie/A. Wilson Promo) 4. Jason Blaine “Born To Love” (Wax/DMD Promo) 5. Dan + Shay “Road Trippin’” (Warner)
July 28th 1. Thomas Rhett “Unforgettable” (Valory/Big Machine) 2. Hunter Brothers “Born And Raised” (Open Road) 3. Jason Blaine “Born To Love” (Wax/DMD Promo) 4. The Dungarees “Anywhere With You” (Road Angel/RPMpromo) 5. Lindsay Ell “Waiting On You” (Sony)
NUMBER 1 SONG THIS WEEK MIDLAND Drinkin' Problem 2 weeks at number 1
Top Can Con Songs DALLAS SMITH Sky Stays This Blue # 5 GORD BAMFORD Livin' On Summertime #9 JOJO MASON Something To Wrap My Heart Around #10 MEGHAN PATRICK Be Country With Me # 11
New On The Charts DEAN BRODY FEAT. ALAN DOYLE Soggy Bottom Summers #39
Top Canadians to Watch DEAN BRODY FEAT. ALAN DOYLE Soggy Bottom Summers HIGH VALLEY Dear Life LINDSAY ELL Waiting On You
Adrienne Taylor “Missing You, Missing Me” Being raised on a farm, 26-year-old Adrienne Taylor grew up riding dirt bikes, driving trucks in fields, shooting guns and running through cornfields. Her first job was raising chickens on her farm and selling eggs doorto-door. Her love for writing began with stories and poems in elementary school and blossomed into lyrics after her father began to teach/encourage her to sing and play guitar. In January 2017, Taylor was named one of the Top 10 Country Artists To Watch in on TopCountry.ca website. Her country music career has been advancing steadly over the past few years and she looks forward to release a new single “Missing You, Missing Me”.going for adds now.
Justin Labrash “Front Row Seat” Justin LaBrash is a sixth generation Saskatchewan farmer and all-around cowboy. True to his roots and like the paths of Brett Kissel, or Gord Bamford, he’s proud of who he is and where he comes from. In 2016, Justin was awarded the Fred King Memorial most promising entertainer award and in 2017 the SCMA youth bursary award. On the stage, Justin made his mark from the West to the East. From the prestigious Hank Snow Tribute in Nova Scotia, to the Craven Country Jamboree in Saskatchewan, his fan base continues to grow with each set. Justin believes strongly in building communities and “paying it forward”. He has formed a partnership with the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and a portion of the revenue he personally receives for performances, as well as the proceeds of his release concerts, will be donated to the foundation so other Saskatchewan children will have the opportunity to realize their dreams.
OLIVIA ROSE “Hometown Sundowns” Our industry is built on young new talent and while she has been performing and following her dreams for over 10 years already she is on the road to stardom. We recently heard from Olivia and she Graduated High School!! Honours with Distinction, A new single and she won a Storyhive video grant of $10000 to shoot the video. Olivia tells us about Hometown Sundown “Everyone has a place they call home. A soldier missing his family, a waitress working late hours and a lonely elderly show us what they yearn for.” At just 17 years old Olivia is well on her way to stardom. You can catch Olivia at the Big Valley Jamboree this weekend at the Songwriters Stage. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO SEE OLIVIA’S VIDEO!
Leather & Boots “Couldn’t Let Go” Leather & Boots are Canada’s hottest new country trio. Brett, Amber & Matt are no strangers to the music industry and together have created a fresh new sound that has the Canadian country music market buzzing. In March 2017, saw the release of their debut single, “We Came Here To Party”. The single caught the attention of to country radio across Canada and hit the Top 10 on the DMDS most active indy chart. The trio is excited to be releasing their follow up single “Couldn’t Let Go”.
ADAM GREGORY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “Dirt Road Therapy” After a brief hiatus, Country music legend Adam Gregory is back, and the award-winning singer is bringing a fresh new single with him available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play! “Dirt Road Therapy” is the first of many upcoming singles to be released, which, along with several performances including the Big Valley Jamboree in Alberta on August 6th, lead up to the launch of Gregory’s latest album due to come out early 2018. The song talks about how a good, long drive never fails to do wonders for the soul. Putting your troubles behind you, seeing the expanse of the open road, and feeling the wind go through your hair almost magically seems to clear the head and put troubling things in perspective. While there are numerous methods to shake off the blues, as the song goes, “sometimes all we need is dirt road therapy”! “This song spoke to me from the minute I heard it, from its catchy beat right down to it’s meaning.” says Gregory, a man known to bring his personal reflections into his music. “It holds one of life’s remedies and it’s not even a secret. It’s as simple as “Dirt Road Therapy”. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.” There’s not a single person in the Country music world that doesn’t know Adam Gregory. From his intimate live performances to his distinctive studio recordings, for over 17 years the Alberta-born singer-songwriter with the unmistakeable voice has been a constant force of musical energy. With a long list of
accomplishments to his name, including five studio albums, a series of singles, music videos, much critical acclaim and recognition, it may seem a little surprising that Gregory is only in his early 30s. But having landed his first record deal at the age of 13 and taking things from there, he is the true result of what happens when you never let go of your passion and work hard for it every day. Adam’s newest album is expected to be released in early 2018 with the first of a string of new singles dropping to radio in July 2017! The project touches on the artist’s journey so far, of holding on to the past, embracing the present, and accepting the future. “My life throughout my musical career, and especially on the personal end, as I’m now a father, has come with a lot of lessons that have allowed me to evolve.” Gregory says, “and I feel that this album is a total reflection of that.” Combining this experience with songs that range from playful and energetic to emotional and reflective, long-time Adam Gregory fans will not be disappointed in this stellar addition to the country artist’s extensive body of work. There are many things in life that are certain. The sun will always rise, the sky will always be blue, and Adam Gregory will never cease to create, evolve, perform, and be one of the most notable names in Canadian country music.
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Kenny Chesney Returns Live in No Shoes Nation: 10 Years of Concerts Hits Oct. 27 When the sound of the generators finally fell silent in his head, Kenny Chesney dug into his mountains of tapes and started listening. To the songs, to the band, but especially to No Shoes Nation, well over one million strong. And the more he listened, the more he realized his music – and the people it has attracted over the last decade – have indeed created a nation without borders or boundaries; in that moment he knew he wanted those people to know they were heard. “When you’re on stage, in the rush of it all, it hits you so hard and so fast. You take it in, but you never really digest it,” explains the high-intensity songwriter/ superstar from East Tennessee. “Once the noise in my head died down, I went in to relive some of those amazing nights I’d had with everyone in No Shoes Nation, and the more I listened, the more I wanted to hear. And the more I heard, the more I knew I needed to share these moments with all the citizens of what we call No Shoes Nation, so they could hear how freaking awesome they sound.” Almost 10 years to the day from the first recording – a medley with Dave Matthews captured at the end of Chesney’s 2007 Flip Flop Summer Tour – Live in No Shoes Nation captures 29 performances from the last decade. Some hits, some surprises, some obscure jewels, some guests and some of the unabashed songs that have come to define coming of age in the flyover in the 21st century. Beyond the obvious joy that marks the 8-time Entertainer of the Year’s summer tours, you can hear the fervor for what Chesney created.“I always say no matter how hard we hit that stage and hurl the music at them, No Shoes Nation has so much energy and so much heart, they come back at us even harder,”
Chesney marvels. “But when you can sit and really listen, it’s shocking. They are so loud, so in the moment and put out so much awesomeness, it stopped me in my tracks – and reminded me why I feel most alive out there on that stage.” Combing through 10 years of stadium shows, popup bar gigs, amphitheaters and the occasional beach takeover, Chesney listened to over a thousand hours of concerts in search of the definitive performances. More than wrangling a greatest hits with cheers, the man Los Angeles Times called “The People’s Superstar” sought to capture the spirit of his audience as much as document some of the most special moments in his touring life. “So much has happened over the last 10 years,” Chesney marvels. “But the one thing that remained consistent, that’s been there no matter what, are the people of No Shoes Nation. They’ve always been why I do what I do, but listening to all these shows over the last several months, I realized they’re really the heartbeat to everything me and my road family do.” “And the more I heard those voices singing, the energy and the power, the more I wanted everyone who’s ever come to our shows to hear it, too. Those moments when you’re so completely free are the greatest feeling in the world.” With a track list being finalized and plans for 2018 being sorted out, the only sure thing is this: Live in No Shoes Nation arrives October 27. As Chesney says, “No Shoes Nation is more than a state of mind, it’s the place we all come together for the music, the fun and each other.”
SKIT FEATURING JUSTIN MOORE EARNS EMMY NOMINATION FROM “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!” SEGMENT Chart-topping, ACM award-winning artist Justin Moore’s performance in a “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” skit landed an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for “The Ballad of Claus Jorstad (Devil Stool).” The spoof was written by Jimmy Kimmel and Gary Greenberg. “If you had told me I would be a part of earning an Emmy nod for singing a song about what I did, I would have thought you were crazy. Haha,” said Moore. “Nonetheless, it’s very cool to hear. I’m excited for Jimmy and his crew. Hopefully, we can bring it home. They told me this week that they would share it with me, so it would be pretty cool to add an Emmy to the mantle.”
Watch as the platinum-selling artist introduces his wicked sense of humor to the late night audience as he performed the song about an unlucky man in Norway who had an unfortunate run-in with an Ikea stool in the shower. The 2017 Emmy Awards will air live on CBS on Sept. 17 at 8PM ET. A complete list of 2017’s Emmy Awards nominees is available on Emmys.com. Justin performed both his latest hit single “Somebody Else Will” and title track “Kinda Don’t Care” Tuesday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
GEORGE STRAIT’S PURE COUNTRY TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL FOR FIRST TIME, SEPT. 15, 2017 STRAIT REVEALS SEPT. 1-2 VEGAS SHOWS WILL SPOTLIGHT SOUNDTRACK When George Strait walks the 60-steps from the gauntlet to the center stage at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 1 and 2, he will do so knowing countless fans of his 6x Platinum-selling Pure Country will be in the crowd as they celebrate its silver anniversary alongside the King of Country. In honor of the anniversary, the Pure Country soundtrack will appear for the first time on vinyl with a limited-edition pressing made available in conjunction with September shows (released-wide 25 years to-the-day since it initially hit shelves, Sept. 15). Strait will pay special tribute to the film’s impact on his music for a not-to-be missed set of shows. In a rare interview and iconic nearly-8,000-word profile in The New Yorker, Strait divulged that he was initially reluctant to star as the lead in the feature film. In the profile (link here; The New Yorker Radio Hour “On the Record with Kelefa Sanneh” conversation here; podcast available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1), Strait revealed he “was persuaded by the producer Jerry Weintraub, and by Colonel Tom Parker, the former manager of Elvis Presley... After a concert in Las Vegas, Parker told Strait how important Hollywood had been to Presley. ‘Elvis hated making those movies,’ he said-but they transformed him from a pop star to an icon.’” Serendipitously, from his Las Vegas shows this weekend at T-Mobile Arena, Strait revealed his plans to honor
the motion picture’s connection to fans over the last 25 years with a special spotlight on the music and stories behind some of the soundtrack’s most beloved songs. In observance of the release of the vinyl and the film’s silver anniversary, the Alamo Drafthouse, an independent movie theater chain founded in Austin, Texas with 28 locations nationwide, will host special screenings of Pure Country throughout the month of August. Known for a completely immersive experience, providing food and beverages during their showings along with a strict no talking/no cell phone policy, it’s the perfect way for fans, old and new, to relive their favorite moments and songs while experiencing Dusty on the big screen once again. What’s equally as impressive is that even though Pure Country is Strait’s highest-selling single album RIAA 6x Platinum Certification, his 50 Number Ones and Strait Out of the Box have sold 7 and 8 million copies respectively, with Sanneh noting, “One of the things that really makes George Strait unusual is longevity and consistency... He’s become the defining voice of country music.”