NMG Radio Special Issue 2021 by Nashville Music Guide

Volume 29 | Issue 199

PUBLICIZING SINGERS, WRITERS AND MUSICIANS TO MUSIC ROW & BEYOND SINCE 1995

NMG’s Must “Tune-In” Moments for Country Radio Seminar 2021: The Virtual Experience as well as CRS’s New Faces, CMT’s Next Women of Country, NMG’s Artists to Watch 2021 and so much more!

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Editor’s Notes Greetings & Salutations! Well, we made it out of 2020 and like most of you we are searching for that light at the end of the tunnel. Not to dwell, but last year was one of the most unprecedented times of turmoil and loss for the world in most of our lifetimes and has created a new norm for many of how the world will move forward, especially for those in the music industry. It has been a trial by fire type of learning experience trying to navigate what to do during the wake of COVID-19 and keeping the music alive. We, like so many, were unsure how we would recover and have been starving for the return of live music and are hoping with the vaccines and new safety precautions that we will be able to see our favorite artists, in-person, sooner rather than later. In the meantime, to kick off 2021, the Country Radio Broadcasters have continued with their annual seminar with the first-ever live stream summit, CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. While we are already missing the anticipation leading up to the whirlwind of week that is usually CRS, we are looking forward to what this year’s virtual experience will bring. This year boasts quite a line-up of sessions and musical performance that we are sure will not disappoint and which you can read more about in this issue, including our cover feature of CRS’s New Faces of Country Music. Speaking of new faces, we are also excited to have coverage in this issue of CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and our own hot list of 21 Artists to Watch in 2021. We are very excited about these new comers and are really loving the diverse blend of musical talent that we chose this year and think you will too. As always, you will also fine our very own Preshias Harris’ Inside Track on Music Row column which includes all the latest bizbuzz and news from Music Row and Beyond which is curated monthly by “Mama Preshias.” Her column is the longest running Country Music News column ... ever! In fact, she is currently in the process of registering it with Guinness World Records. We are so very honored that we have been able to share her column in Nashville Music Guide since 1995 and can’t wait for her to get the recognition she so deserves for all that she has done and continues to do for the Country music industry. Way to go Preshias! We want to thank you all for your continued support of Nashville Music Guide and we are looking forward to all that 2021 will bring us in hopes that this year is better than the last. Best, Randy Rich & Amanda Andrews NashvilleMusicGuide.com

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Contents

CMT’s Next Women of Country

Restless Road

Tiera

Laine Hardy

Brittney Spencer

21 Artists to Watch in 2021 28 10

Brady Lee

Carter Faith

Everette

Chevel Shepherd

Gabrielle Mooney

Walker Montgomery

Walker County

Kylie Morgan

Larry Fleet

Breland

Ian Munsick

Andrew Jannakos

Shy Carter

Tyler Booth

Ashland Craft

Kameron Marlowe

Priscilla Block

CRS 2021 Highlights

CRS 2021 New Faces

Departments 4

Editor’s Letter

Misty Morgan Tyra Madison 43

Music Business Association & COVID Eric Church Loretta Lynn Gene Watson

Naomi Judd Thomas Rhett Parker Millsap Ashlyn Grace

NSAI News Lady A Jamie Richards Alex Kline

Matt Wynn Radio News Buck Owens Bailey James

Tour News COVID-19 & Country News Clay Walker Who’s Looking & Who’s Cutting

Music Venues

Sounding Board 32

Jason Charles Miller

Brendyn Kyle Xavier Joseph

Inside Track

Adam Sanders Tim McGraw Hardy Lee Brice

Terry McBride CMA News Volunteer Jam CMHoF News

Jimmie Allen Kip Moore Ed Bruce Jamie O’Hara

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Last month, CMT revealed the 10 country artists to watch in its much-anticipated 2021 Next Women of Country campaign, which recognizes and supports country music’s most promising and powerful female artists. The 10 artists joining this year’s prestigious Next Women of Country roster are: Ashland Craft, Priscilla Block, Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Hannah Dasher, MacKenzie Porter, Harper Grae, Tenille Arts, Sacha, and Chapel Hart. What started in 2013 as a way to shine a spotlight on country music’s next generation, CMT’s Next Women of Country campaign has grown to become an annual event. The initiative began at a time when the genre was starting to become dominated by male artists in an effort to support and expose female talent, both signed and unsigned. The year-long campaign raises awareness for new female artists with support for their music and videos across CMT and CMT Music channels, CMT Hot 20 Countdown, CMT.com along with CMT’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages. Some of the most notable alumnae of CMT’s past classes of NWOC include Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn, Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, Gabby Barrett, and Hailey Whitters.

Ashland Craft Emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in the genre, Big Loud Records’ spitfire Ashland Craft from South Carolina is introducing her own brand of no B.S. country music. Her new love-drunk single “Two Wildflowers and a Box of Wine” follows her soul-infused debut release, “Trainwreck” to critical acclaim. After making a splash with a Top 10 stint on season 13 of NBC’s The Voice, Craft was selected to open on tour for such major artists as Luke Combs, and more. Craft also has plans to perform alongside Combs, Alan Jackson and Jason Aldean this summer at the 40th Anniversary Country Concert on July 8-10 in Fort Laramie, Ohio.

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Priscilla Block Country artist Priscilla Block is known for her unfiltered, relatable songwriting and undeniable melodies. With an honest and up-front approach, Block promotes self-love, empowerment and acceptance through her own blend of country pop and southern rock, dubbed the ‘Block Party’ sound. Originally from Raleigh, N.C., Block moved to Nashville to pursue music shortly after graduating high school. During quarantine, she began experimenting with new songs on TikTok, which led to her independently raising funds to professionally record her now hit song, “Just About Over You.” The single raced to the top of both the iTunes Country and All Genre Song charts in just 12 hours, and is now climbing country radio’s Top 40.

Brittney Spencer

Hannah Dasher

Brittney Spencer is a free-spirited, singer-songwriter with a love for molding life, truth and wild imagination into songs. Her passion for storytelling drove the Baltimore native to Nashville in 2013 with dreams of singing and writing country music. She’s since toured and performed as a background singer for such artists as Carrie Underwood and Christopher Cross, all while establishing herself as a songwriter in Music City. In late 2020, Spencer began her ascent to stardom with the release of her debut EP Compassion, which garnered rave reviews from the likes of Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Billboard and American Songwriter. Morris sang Spencer’s praises as an ‘artist to watch’ during her recent CMA Female Vocalist of the Year acceptance speech. Spencer will continue to promote her latest EP and has been invited to make appearances with both Morris and Shires.

Whether she’s whipping up a recipe for her viral Stand By Your Pan series on TikTok or penning her next hit with top songwriters, Georgia native Hannah Dasher is boldly chasing her dreams. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Dasher moved to a small attic apartment off Music Row where she worked five days a week at Bass Pro Shop to make ends meet. Dasher was ultimately fired for writing songs during work hours. But when one door closed, another one opened and she landed her first publishing deal. And as fate would have it, her first cut — Brad Paisley’s “Go To Bed Early” — began as an idea she’d been working on during her last days at Bass Pro Shop. She continued to attend writer’s nights and local showcases such as Whiskey Jam where she got the nickname “Hannah Damn Dasher.” She has since opened up for Hank Williams Jr., The Cadillac Three and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Dasher is signed to Sony Nashville.

Reyna Roberts Reyna Roberts is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter by way of Alaska, Alabama and California. She began performing at a young age and was exposed to a wide variety of music — classic rock, R&B, pop, country, gospel and more — which laid the groundwork for her vibrant musical style. Her cover of Carrie Underwood’s “Drinking Alone” caught the attention of Mickey Guyton and Underwood herself; while her first single, “Stompin’ Grounds” debuted to critical acclaim and appeared on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. As well as being an accomplished singer, athlete, songwriter and pianist, Roberts is an active volunteer within the community and is committed to supporting military service members and veterans through her work.

Harper Grae Rolling Stone Country has called Harper Grae “a platinumvoiced country-pop singer with a flair for turning her harrowing past into high art.” Hailing from Montgomery, AL, Grae’s difficult childhood has fueled her ascent to artistic prominence. After graduating from Auburn University and appearing on Glee Project, Grae decided she wanted to pursue country music as a career. Her first album Break Your Crowns came out in 2017, and since, she’s released several singles. Grae was named as one of “Five LGBTQ and Americana Artists You Need to Know” by CMT and received a 2020 GLAAD Rising Country Star. Grae’s song “Muddy Water” was released last year and the video peaked at #3 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown.

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MacKenzie Porter Singer-songwriter MacKenzie Porter is a rising talent signed to Big Loud Records. Porter is surging now with her recently released EP Drinkin’ Songs: The Collection, an arsenal of two years’ worth of new music produced by sought-after Nashville producer Joey Moi. Since moving to Nashville in 2014 from her native Canada, Porter has developed a radiant country style which threads the needle between traditional heart and modern energy, often collaborating with songwriting mainstays such as Nicolle Galyon, Craig Wiseman, Natalie Hemby and Tommy English. Porter has found momentum in the U.S., sharing the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Chris Lane, Blake Shelton and Dallas Smith. She’s appeared in numerous film and television productions, including co-starring in the Netflix series Travelers.

Sacha Born and raised in Ontario, Sacha was exposed to country music and country living from a young age. As a black female country artist, Sacha is a pioneer, fearlessly working toward equal representation for young women of all creeds and color to be deservedly embraced and included in the country music landscape. She’s already caught the attention of “Color Me Country”’s Rissi Palmer who recently predicted that Sacha was headed for super stardom. Her latest EP The Best Thing is an exciting, undeniable reckoning of searing, electric vocals that steadfastly honors its first-rate, enduring songs. In addition to her musical career, Sacha believes strongly in giving back to her community and is a committed philanthropist supporting several non profits in her hometown. NashvilleMusicGuide.com

Tenille Arts Born and raised in the small prairie town of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Tenille Arts picked up the guitar and penned her first song at age 13 and has been performing ever since. She made her first appearance on ABC’s The Bachelor in 2018, which resulted in a record deal with indie label Reviver Records. She made her second appearance on the show in 2019 performing her single, “I Hate This.” The song hit #1 on the U.S. and Canadian iTunes Country Charts and #9 U.S. iTunes all-genre. Her third appearance on The Bachelor preceded the release of her new album Love, Heartbreak, & Everything In Between early this year. Arts’ music has tallied over 51 million streams. Arts made her Grand Ole Opry debut on September 21, 2019 and has made appearances on the TODAY and the Radio Disney Music Awards; and she sang the Canadian National Anthem at Game 3 of the 2019 NBA

Finals and at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Chapel Hart

Chapel Hart is a trio of cousins from Hart’s Chapel, Mississippi, consisting of Grammy-nominated Danica Hart, Trea Swindle and sister Devynn Hart. The group cut their teeth on the New Orleans music scene, and soon discovered that their hearts belonged to country music. In 2019, the trio headlined the Innsbruck New Orleans Festival, and although it was their first time playing outside of their fan base, they were greeted by a crowd of fans lined up around the building. That enthusiasm is evidenced in their current single “Jesus and Alcohol,” which will appear on their upcoming second album. New music is expected this year and will feature collaborations with such songwriters as Jim McCormick, Tony Haselden and Derek Norsworthy.

NMG’s 21 Artists to Watch 2021

These upcoming artists have caught our attention and we think they will catch yours too.

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#21 BRADY LEE

MILWAUKEE NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Heart Songs Records (Distribution Deal) PR: Perkins Publicity LATEST RELEASE: “I Can Do This All Day” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Russel Dickerson, Getty’s, David Phelps, and MercyMe SONGWRITING CREDITS FOR: Christian Nuckels, Six Hours Prior, Native Tongues, Trevor Gonzalez, and Connor Cook IF YOU LIKE: Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Mitchell Tenpenny, Spencer Crandall, Sam Riggs and Eric Ethridge STAY CONNECTED: www.thomasbradylee.com www.facebook.com/thomasbradyleemusic IG: @ThomasBradyLee

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NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL/TEAM: Altadena Pound It Out Loud CAA LATEST RELEASE: “Easy Pill”

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CARTER FAITH

NOTABLE RELEASES: “Leaving Tennessee” & “Sinners in a Small Town” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, and Fleetwood Mac TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Cole Swindell, RaeLynn, Jimmy Robbins and Jordan Schmidt IF YOU LIKE: Kacey Musgraves, RaeLynn

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#19 EVERETTE

Brent Rupard + Anthony Olympia

KENTUCKY NATIVES; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTISTS LABEL: Broken Bow Records| LATEST RELEASE: Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot Side A MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Tom Petty, The Eagles, Garth, and Randy Travis FUN FACT: Named after Clooney’s philosophy-spouting, folk-singing character in O Brother, Where Art Thou CO-WRITERS INCLUDE: Bryan Simpson, the Warren Brothers, Brent Cobb, Matt Jenkins, and Bobby Pinson IF YOU LIKE: Drake White, Chris Janson, Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, and The Cadillac Three STAY CONNECTED: www.weareeverette.com | Socials: @WeAreEverette NashvilleMusicGuide.com

NEW MEXICO NATIVE; NASHVILLEBASED ARTIST MGMT: Red Light Management PR: EB Media PR LATEST ALBUM(S): A Good Ol’ County Christmas Everybody’s Got A Story MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, John Denver, and Gretchen Wilson FUN FACT: The Voice Season 15 Winner PERFORMED WITH: Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Maroon 5, and Lee Brice IF YOU LIKE: Danielle Bradbery, Maddie & Tae, Carrie Underwood, and Kacey Musgraves

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CHEVEL SHEPHERD

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GABRIELLE MOONEY ARKANSAS NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST PUBLISHER: Edgehill Music Publishing LATEST RELEASE: “Pray for You” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill FUN FACT: Her Brother is Shay from the country-pop duo, Dan + Shay. Mooney also co-wrote Walker Hayes’ 2018 single “90’s Country.” CO-WRITERS INCLUDE: Shane McAnally, Jeffrey Steele, Shay and Walker Hayes IF YOU LIKE: Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Maddie & Tae, Maddie Wilson, and Lauren Alaina STAY CONNECTED: www.gabriellemooney.com/ Socials: @gabriellemooneymusic

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WALKER MONTGOMERY

KENTUCKY NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST

LABEL: Play It Again Music LATEST RELEASE: “She Don’t Know” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Simple Man” “Saving For A Rainy Night” Walker’s background is a true musical pedigree, in addition to being John Michael’s son, Walker is Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry’s nephew and Dillon Carmichael’s cousin. His oldest sister Madison also “sings like an angel,” but is more interested in the business side of things and works for a Nashville public relations firm. Throw in Travis Denning (he’s dating Madison) and you’ve got a pretty great chorus for Sunday morning hymns. IF YOU LIKE: Dylan Schneider, Dustin Lynch, Jordan Davis, Jon Langston, Walker McGuire, and Jameson Rodgers STAY CONNECTED: www.walkermontgomery.com

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WALKER COUNTY

INDIANA NATIVES; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTISTS LABEL: Warner Music Nashville LATEST RELEASE: “Bits and Pieces” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Shovel,” “Drag It Out” and “Someone’s Someone” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Mötley Crüe, Levon Helm, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, J-Lo and Celine Dion TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, Old Dominion and Eli Young Band IF YOU LIKE: Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Pistol Annies, Runaway June and Carrie Underwood STAY CONNECTED: www.walkercountymusic.com Socials: @WalkerCounty

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Ivy Dene + Sophie Dawn

KYLIE MORGAN OKLAHOMA NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: EMI Records PUBLISHING: SMACKSongs LATEST RELEASE: “Cuss A Little” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Reba, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, and Shirley Temple FUN FACT: Kylie is an avid yoga enthusiast and has earned her official Yoga Alliance Certification TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington IF YOU LIKE: RaeLynn, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Danielle Bradbery, and Ingrid Andress STAY CONNECTED: www.kyliemorgan.com/ Socials: @KylieMorganMusic #namasteathome

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CHATTANOOGA-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Big Loud Records LATEST RELEASE: “Where I Find God” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and The Temptations TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Jake Owen, Jon Pardi and Willie Nelson IF YOU LIKE: Riley Green, Justin Moore, Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi Cody Johnson, and Luke Combs STAY CONNECTED: www.larryfleet.com/ Socials: @LarryFleet

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LARRY FLEET

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BRELAND NEW JERSEY NATIVE; ATLANTA-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Bad Realm/Atlantic Records LATEST RELEASE: Rage and Sorrow NOTABLE RELEASES: “My Truck,” “Horseride,” “Wifi,” and “In the Woulds” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Prince, Aretha Franklin, Rascal Flatts, Stevie Wonder, and Justin Bieber IF YOU LIKE: Sam Hunt, Lil Nas X, Charley Farley, Adam Calhoun, Demun Jones FUN FACT: Breland has written over 2000 songs in three years. STAY CONNECTED: www.facebook.com/ Brelandthepinpointguard @Breland #BrelandVerseChallenge

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WYOMING NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Warner Music Nashville LATEST RELEASE: “Humble” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Horses Are Faster,” “Long Haul,” “Me Against the Mountain” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: The Beatles, Chris Ledoux, Post Malone IF YOU LIKE: Cody Johnson, Koe Wetzel, Casey Donahew, Parker McCollum, Muscadine Bloodline, and Flatland Calvary He is signed with Not A Public Figure Management/The Erv Woolsey Co., United Talent Agency, and Universal Music Publishing. STAY CONNECTED: www.ianmunsick.com/ Socials: @IanMunsick

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IAN MUNSICK

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#10 GEORGIA NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST

LABEL: RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville LATEST RELEASE: “Gone Too Soon”

In July, Jannakos’ girlfriend (now wife) posted a video to TikTok of Jannakos singing along to “Gone Too Soon.” The video earned more than 250,000 likes overnight and brought him over half a million followers on the TikTok platform. NOTABLE RELEASES: “Stick Around” & “She Ain’t Gone” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Eminem, Brad Paisley, Keith Whitley, Brooks & Dunn, NSYNC, and Shania Twain IF YOU LIKE: Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Kane Brown, Dylan Scott, and Brett Young Andrew was a contestant on NBC’s The Voice. STAY CONNECTED: www.andrewjannakos.com Socials: @ajannakos

ANDREW JANNAKOS

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SHY CARTER

MEMPHIS NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Warner Music Nashville LATEST RELEASE: “All Night”

NOTABLE SONGS PERFORMED, WRITTEN, AND/OR CO-WRITTEN: Charlie Puth’s “As You Are” and “One Call Away,” Meghan Trainor “Mr. Almost,” Billy Currington’s “Banana Pancakes” and “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” Keith Urban’s “Never Comin Down” and “My Wave,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Speak To A Girl” and “Roll The Dice,” Rob Thomas “Someday,” Sugarland “Stuck Like Glue,” Kane Brown’s “Heaven” and “Good As You,” Danny Golkey “Never Be The Same” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Mac Davis, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Billy Currington and Zac Brown Band. IF YOU LIKE: Kane Brown, Tim McGraw, Charlie Puth, Billy Currington and Keith Urban STAY CONNECTED: www.shycarterofficial.com Socials: @shycarterofficial NashvilleMusicGuide.com

TYLER BOOTH KENTUCKY NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Villa40/Song Music Nashville PUBLISHING: Warner Chappell Music LATEST RELEASE: “Already Got One” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Hank Crankin People,” “Half A Mind To Go Crazy,” and “In God and Trucks We Trust” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Black Label Society, Five Finger Death Punch, Waylon Jennings and his father Jason’s rock band Stitch Rivet TOURED WITH: Dwight Yokam and Brantley Gilbert IF YOU LIKE: Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Jon Pardi, Justin Moore, Jason Aldean and Jon Langston STAY CONNECTED: www.tylerboothmusic.com Socials: @tylerboothmusic

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RESTLESS ROAD

Zach Beeken, Garret Nichols, and Colton Pack

LATEST RELEASE: “Took One Look At Her Mama” NOTABLE RELEASES: “One Step Ahead,” “Take Me Home,” “It Ain’t Easy” & “All The Girls” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: John Denver, Oak Ridge Boys, Keith Urban, Johnny Cash, Josh Turner, Florida Georgia Line & The Eagles

Restless Road formed in 2013 when Beeken and Pack met on The X Factor, where they met future collaborator Kane Brown, and Nichols joined the group in 2015. In addition to their own music, the band has polished their songwriting skills by writing cuts with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Granger Smith and more. TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Demi Lovato and Kane Brown IF YOU LIKE: Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Chris Lane, Brett Young, & Dan + Shay STAY CONNECTED: www.restlessroad.com Socials: @restlessroad

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#6 TIERA ALABAMA NATIVE; NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Songs & Daughters PUBLISHING: Big Loud/Warner Chappell LATEST RELEASE: “Found It In You” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Shut It Down” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Jojo, & Beyonce TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Demi Lovato, Kane Brown, & Rodney Atkins IF YOU LIKE: Casssadee Pope, Gabby Barrett, Maren Morris, Cam, & Danielle Bradbery STAY CONNECTED: www.tieramusic.com Socials: @tieramusic

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LAINE HARDY LOUISIANA NATIVE NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL/TEAM: Hollywood Records Red Light Management LATEST RELEASE: “Other LA” NOTABLE RELEASES: “Hurricane,” “In The Bayou,” & “Louisiana Lady” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, & Little Richard Hardy competed on seasons 16 and 17 of American Idol. Hardy won season 17, making history as the first Asian-American to win the singing competition. IF YOU LIKE: Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Justin Moore & Luke Bryan STAY CONNECTED: www.lainehardymsuic.com Socials: @thelainehardy

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BRITTNEY SPENCER BALTIMORE NATIVE NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: Unsigned LATEST RELEASE: “Sorry Don’t Work No More” NOTABLE RELEASES: Compassion MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Dixie Chicks & gospel music TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: United Pursuit, Carrie Underwood, Carl Thomas, Jason Nelson & Twinkie Clark of The Clark Sisters IF YOU LIKE: Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, & JJ Heller STAY CONNECTED: @BrittneySpencer

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SOUTH CAROLINA NATIVE NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL/TEAM: Big Loud Records WME Agency 50 Egg Music Make Wake Artists LATEST RELEASE: “Two Wildflowers and a Box of Wine” NOTABLE RELEASES: “They Always Do,” “Inbetween,” & “When A Cowboy’s Heart Breaks” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Def Leppard, Gretchen Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, & John Mayer, TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Luke Combs, Michael Ray, Devin Dawson, Scotty McCreery, Craig Campbell, & William Michael Morgan Craft was on NBC’s The Voice IF YOU LIKE: Miranda Lambert, Jana Kramer, Ashley McBryde, & Lauren Alaina STAY CONNECTED: www.ashlandcraft.com @AshlandCraft

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ASHLAND CRAFT

KAMERON MARLOWE

NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE NASHVILLE BASED ARTIST

LABEL/TEAM: Columbia Nashville/Sony| WME Agency| AMG LATEST RELEASE: Kameron Marlowe NOTABLE RELEASES: “Give You Up,” “Burn ‘Em All,” “Leavin’ To Me” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Travis Tritt & Ray Charles IF YOU LIKE: Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jon Langston, & Jason Aldean Marlowe was on NBC’s The Voice STAY CONNECTED: www.KameronMarlowe.com

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PRISCILLA BLOCK

NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE NASHVILLE-BASED ARTIST LABEL: UMG Nashville LATEST RELEASE: “Just About Over You”

NOTABLE RELEASES: “I Bey You Wanna Know,” “Thick Thighs,” “PMS” MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Taylor Swift, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, The Chicks, Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, & Luke Combs TOURED/PERFORMED WITH: Gabby Barrett, Adam Craig , Adam Doleac, Dillon Carmichael, The Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, & Luke Bryan IF YOU LIKE: Miranda Lambert, Jana Kramer, & Carly Pearce STAY CONNECTED: www.PriscillaBlock.com | Socials: @PriscillaBlock NashvilleMusicGuide.com

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Jason Charles Miller From the Wreckage - Part One Day” along with Eban Schletter (film composer) playing the theremin. “I have so many friends who happen to also be great musicians, and I love collaborating with them,” said Miller. “I live in Los Angeles, so when friends from Nashville travel through on tour, I try and grab ‘em while I can and hit the record button - not to mention all the amazing musicians who live in Los Angeles. My long-time collaborator and friend Stewart Cararas was paramount in helping me complete both this album, and Part Two, another seven tracks that we are planning to release in summer 2021. And of course, I need to mention the great Matt Hyde - he produced my last full-length album, and we continue to work together when our schedules permit.” An accomplished performer with more than two decades of professional experience as a singer, songwriter, producer and voice actor, Jason Charles Miller has quietly established himself in the Country and Southern Rock genres. Jason Charles Miller is set to release a new album, From the Wreckage – Part One.. The first single from the album, “Better Late Than Never,” is available now via all streaming platforms. Straddling the line between rock and country, the new single and forthcoming album will be released through Miller’s own Haunted Mill Music record label, and puts his gritty, passionfilled style on full display. “I threw out “Better Late Than Never” as a title to start with and he jumped on it right away. We actually wrote the song in ‘open G’ tuning, which always intimidates me, but I soldiered through it. The original writer’s demo is starkly different than the final recorded version, but the bones are unmistakably there. It’s basically a song about getting ghosted, and just wanting to know why. We all have that friendship or relationship that ends for no known reason. This song is all about wanting to know why. You know it’s over, and you’ve accepted that, you just want to know why. To close the book, to learn something about yourself or for your own personal growth. Was it your fault? Was it them? Not knowing why is the worst feeling!” ~ Jason Charles Miller Produced by Jason Charles Miller, Stewart Cararas and Matt Hyde, From the Wreckage – Part One is Miller’s fifth fulllength and sixth studio release. The album features several collaborations, including Adam Shoenfeld (Tim McGraw) playing lead guitar and “Cowboy” Eddie Long (Jamey Johnson) playing pedal steel on “Better Late Than Never,” Duane Betts of the Allman Betts Band on “Expiration Day,” and Katie Cole from Smashing Pumpkins on “Day After NashvilleMusicGuide.com

In 2019, Miller was lead vocalist on the Billboard chart-topping theme song for the ‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ video game. He has also contributed two songs to the critically acclaimed ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ sound track and sang backup for Robert Smith of The Cure on the Reeves Gabrels/Robert Smith track “Yesterday’s Gone.” “I think someone today that only writes songs is getting rare,” said Miller, “You’ve got to be a hybrid in today’s musical world. Music executives today want to fit you in to whatever their needs are, as opposed to promoting your natural talent. Americana pays tribute to original country music and infuses lots of rock. It’s basically what country isn’t. I’m just trying to be authentically me.” As a voice actor, Miller has hundreds of animated and video game credits, and has even narrated a film for NASA. As the front man and founder of the rock band Godhead, he was the only artist ever signed to Marilyn Manson’s Posthuman Records and sold more than 250,000 albums touring the world with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Rammstein, Disturbed, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson and Korn front man Jonathan Davis. In 2004, Miller penned the all-star collaboration “Forever in Our Hearts,” a song to benefit the victims of the 2004 tsunami in South Asia, which included Brian McKnight, Mya, Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Nate Dogg, and many more. Originally from Clifton, VA, Miller now lives in Los Angeles, CA, where he owns and runs the successful recording complex Central Command Studios. For more information on Miller visit, www.jasoncharlesmiller.com

Brendyn Kyle’s Take on “Texas Weather”

Hailing from Sweetwater, Texas, singer-songwriter Brendyn Kyle has consistently produced songs everyone can relate to and songs that invoke emotion and memories. His latest release, “Texas Weather” is a song that truly encompasses just that and what Country music is about.

“I actually didn’t write “Texas Weather,” said Kyle. “A good friend of mine named Josh Lovett wrote this tune and it grabbed me the first time I heard it. My manager Clay Dustin, my Fiancé, and I knew this song was a hit and we decided to record it and release it to the radio. Everyone can relate to “Texas Weather”, at some point everyone has had a woman in there life that changed her mind as much as the Texas Weather.” Being born into a family of musicians almost guaranteed his love for music from the start. Watching family member’s live shows

with the performances ranging from the “Outlaw Country” of Merle Haggard in honky-tonks to Christian hymns in the church; no doubt inspired Brendyn and the songs he writes today. As a little boy, he would sing for the family every chance he had using a broomstick for a guitar. It wasn’t until a Summer stay with his grandparents that Brendyn first started to learn chords on his grandfather’s Fender- those first few chords soon became a hobby that would grow into a real passion and career. When ”Red Dirt” first emerged with Cross Canadian Ragweed and artists like Randy Rogers and Aaron Watson, Brendyn completely connected and was hooked, making those artists some of his biggest musical influences along with all greats of ”90’s Country.” Brendyn Kyle’s intense love of performing has taken him from his fantastic shows with a broomstick guitar and a hairbrush for a microphone to the real-life big stage backed by a full band and audiences full of loyal Brendyn Kyle fans. “I put myself in each song that I record rather it be one I wrote or one I didn’t,” said Kyle. “The songs that I write are based on experiences I’ve had in my life and I write them in a way that my fans can relate in some sort of way.” Kyle is currently signed with SM1 Music Group. For more information visit, www.brendynkylemusic.com and @brendynkylemusic on socials.

Xavier Joseph Brings Opera to Country Texas newcomer, Xavier Joseph, recently released his latest single, “Worst Best Way” this month. Taking from all his country music influences the new single intends not only to introduce his new, refreshed sound but also to demonstrate his past opera experience.

Like I said, it is in Nashville. But it’s a mix of Nashville, Texas and me. It’s a really beautiful sound that I cannot wait to share with everybody.”

Using the skills he learned from his time at the Austin Lyric Opera he created a unique sound blending his strong tenor voice with a combination of traditional and modern country.

From 2019 to present Xavier’s radio singles have all made their way onto the Texas Regional Radio charts with, his single ”Tomorrow’s Another Night” reaching #69, as well as being added to the Texas Music Pickers Top Texas Country and Red Dirt Singles Spotify play list. After spending the early part of 2020 touring and the later part recording all new music in Nashville, Xavier is ready to show country music what he’s really made of.

This single is also a lead up to his debut album titled, Built With Love, due to release in early fall. “I’m proud of the singles that we’ve put out, and I can’t wait for the stuff I actually write to come out and let everybody see what my sound is when I have my hands in it,” said Joseph. “This new album is a little bit of a newer sound.

From a young age he grew up being very well rounded in the arts studying dance, singing, acting, and martial arts to name a few. As a teenager, Xavier traveled all over the country competing in various entertainment competitions, coming in as national champion 4x for his dance routines. At 15, he joined a country western swing dance group known as the “Elite Wranglers”. Being on this team he was introduced to the world of country music. His obsession with the genre quickly grew! Shortly thereafter, he took up guitar to grow his arsenal of skills.

Joseph is signed to SM1 Music Group. From more information visit, www.xavierjoseph.com

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CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO THIS YEAR’S MUST TUNE-IN MOMENTS “CRS Honors” The Official Launch to CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern is this year’s 2020 CRB President’s Award recipient. The award will be presented during “CRS Honors,” the official launch to CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 12:30 PM/CT, immediately following the morning sessions of the all-new CRS Streaming Summit. Trahern was named CMA CEO in 2014 following stops at Great American Country (GAC), The Nashville Network (TNN), and C-SPAN. She helms CMA’s three network television properties (CMA Fest, CMA Country Christmas and the CMA Awards), leads one of the biggest music festivals in the world and serves as President of the CMA Foundation. As a trade association, CMA represents every aspect of the Country Music industry and Trahern has made community outreach a priority, whether it is providing members affordable healthcare options or offering online tools and resources for music professionals displaced by COVID-19 shutdowns. Her vision and leadership have been instrumental in launching CMA’s Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) initiative. She was recently recognized as one of the Nashville Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs. Trahern is consistently included on various Billboard lists, including Women in Music and Country Power Players, on which she was profiled as “Executive of the Year” in 2017. In 2011, she was the subject and honoree of the prestigious Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum by the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

in our genre.” The 2020 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award recipient, Rascal Flatts, will also be recognized during the Opening Ceremonies. The CRB Artist Career Achievement Award is presented to an individual artist or act who has made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of country music and country radio through their creativity, vision, performance, and/or leadership. On the heels of celebrating their 20th Anniversary Year, Rascal Flatts was named the 2020 Artist Career Achievement Award recipient during a surprise announcement made at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020’s Opening Ceremonies. President/CEO of Big Machine Label Group, Scott Borchetta will present the award to Rascal Flatts.

The CRB President’s Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the marketing, production, growth, and development of the Country Radio Seminar and the multiple services that Country Radio Broadcasters provides to the country radio and music communities.

Hailed as one of the most influential groups in modern country history, superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts are a chart-topping trio created by vocalist Gary LeVox, multi-instrumentalist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney. Since their founding in 2000 and subsequent breakout with the Top 5 hit, “Prayin’ for Daylight,” the band has gone on to infuse country’s traditional mainstream with smooth-pop textures, arena-rocking energy and faithful positivity, impacting countless fans and fellow artists along the way. They’ve racked up 17 Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads, 2.2 billion streams worldwide and 4.4 billion streams solely on Pandora, while also selling over 11 million concert tickets and earning more than 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. For more information visit rascalflatts.com.

CRB/CRS Board President, Kurt Johnson, commented, “Sarah is the epitome of this award. Her selfless and tireless work on behalf of artists, songwriters, labels, managers, touring professionals, and Country Radio, and her steadfast support of CRB and Country Radio Seminar make her a highly deserving honoree. I am blessed to call her colleague, confidant and friend. And all of us in Country are blessed to have her as a true leader

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Mickey Guyton is also confirmed to open CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience with a performance of the national anthem, sponsored by Veterans Matter.

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Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where the CRB President’s Award and Artist Career Achievement awards are historically given, could not be held in person and is subsequently being held virtually during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience.

CRS AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday, Feb. 17 10-10:50 AM/CT Programming Mentoring Breakfast: This one-on-one session, sponsored by vCreative, provides the opportunity for attendees to sit down with experienced PDs and Format Leaders, who can help them build their skill set and learn fresh new ideas. Confirmed mentors for the session are Mark Anderson(Entercom), Gail Austin (iHeartMedia), Carletta Blake (WGAR/ Cleveland), Kevin Callahan (Entercom), Johnny Chiang (Cox Media Group Houston), Charlie Cook (Cumulus), Gator Harrison (iHeartMedia), John Foxx (WNSH/New York), Steve Geofferies (iHeartMedia), Rod Phillips (iHeartMedia), Jeff Kapugi(WMXQ/DC + WPOC/Baltimore), Mike Kennedy (Entercom), Bruce Logan (Hubbard Radio), Mike Moore(WHKX/Atlanta), Mike Preston (KPLX/Dallas + KSCS/Dallas), Tim Roberts (Entercom), Cindy Spicer (WFUS/ Tampa + WQIK/Jacksonville), and Meg Stevens (iHeartMedia).

1-1:50 PM/CT Imaging Workshop: Station imaging and recorded promos are a key component on any station. For the first time ever, CRS has assembled a group of top imaging professionals to listen to actual submitted station imaging and provide real-time feedback and tips. Experts will take you into their computer and rebuild station promos using their years of experience and expertise. Panelists are Jake Kaplan (97.1 AMP/Los Angeles), Chadd Pierce (Pierce Voice), and Matt Warren (Gorilla Sound) and moderated by Joey Tack(KNCI/Sacramento)

2-2:50 PM/CT Music Scheduling Workshop: In this workshop, panelists will show off their favorite tips and tricks to scheduling a great log, in an efficient way. Plus, they’ll share some of their favorite software features that you may not be using. Panelists are Kristopher Jones (Merge Music Media), Tom Lorino(Throwback Nation Radio), and Bryan ‘B-Dub’ Washington (Hubbard/B-Dub Radio), and the moderator is Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield).

Thursday, Feb. 18

9-9:50 AM/CT Believers Breakfast (sponsored by Curb Records): Organized by Gator Harrison (iHeartMedia) and Lou Ramirez (Warner Music Nashville), the Believers Breakfast will feature Gator Harrison, Russell Dickerson (Triple Tigers), and Chris Tomlin (Capitol Christian Music Group), who will discuss the stability of Faith and the music industry; celebrity with humility; life balance in an industry that’s 24/7; how to stay Faith-centered in a chaotic, divisive world; fatherhood and leading spiritual lives.

10-10:50 AM/CT Label Mentoring Breakfast: A unique opportunity to meet and greet with some of the industry’s most inspiring record label executives to create a network, gain knowledge, and connect on everything from mentorship to motivation. Together, they will answer the questions: how can radio, records, and all attendees work together to better the music industry as a whole? What key people can you connect with to help move your career forward? And, how can you implement this new knowledge today? Confirmed mentors for the session are Randy Goodman (SONY), Tony Grotticelli (UMG), JoJamie Hahr (BBRMG), Dave Kelly (BMLG), Laurel Kittleson (Curb), Mandy McCormack (Pearl), and Lou Ramirez (WMN).

1-1:50 PM/CT Awards Submission Workshop: Submitting for ACM and CMA Awards can be a daunting yet rewarding task! Between choosing the right content to include in the audio and written portions, to archiving content throughout the year, there are many elements to a winning submission. A group of current and past winners have been assembled who will share all their pro tips and tricks to getting nominated and winning these prestigious awards. Panelists are Justin Cole (Entercom), John Shomby (Country Radio’s Coach), and Scott Ward (Scott Ward Voice Pro), and the moderator is Kelly Ford (Entercom).

Friday, Feb 19 10-10:50 AM/CT Women’s Mentoring Breakfast: Sponsored by NuVoodoo Media this session offers attendees the opportunity to approach and chat with some of music’s female “power players.” Confirmed mentors for the session are Stacy Blythe (Big Loud), Marci Braun (WUSN/ Chicago), Raffaella Braun (Triple Tigers), Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), Shanna “Quinn” Cudeck (WMIL/Milwaukee), Kelly Ford (WNSH/New York), Becky Gardenhire (WME), Holly Hutton (WYCD/ Detroit), Beth Laird(Creative Nation), Allison Laughter (Red Light Management), Miranda McDonald (MCA), Ebie McFarland(Essential Broadcast Media PR), Ashley Stegbauer Morrison (WWKA/Orlando), Ashley Sidoti (Valory Music

Co.), Lauren Thomas (Sony/Nashville), Tiera (Singer-Songwriter/Apple Music Country Radio Personality/Host), Candice Watkins (Big Loud), and Kristen Williams (Warner Music Nashville).

11-11:50 AM/CT Aircheck Workshop: Country Radio’s top programmers and consultants will offer a personalized, virtual aircheck and feedback session. Attendees are invited to submit Airchecks to be highlighted and discussed among the panel of experts during the workshop [HERE]. Panelists are Becky Brenner (Albright, O’Malley & Brenner), Kevin Callahan (Entercom), Bruce Logan (Hubbard), Tracy Johnson (Tracy Johnson Media Group), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Associates), and JoJo Turnbeaugh (iHeartMedia).

More details surrounding other sessions are below: ‘Til The Wellness Runs Dry: How to Handle the Anxiety of the Music Business: Elizabeth Porter, Founder and President of Entertainment Health Services, explains how anxiety affects us, offering clues to identify workplace triggers while providing tips on how to be the best you for yourself, and others. PPP: Post-Pandemic Playbook: An examination of how COVID-19 has affected operations, programming, labels, marketing, and sales, which now requires advanced best-practices for working remotely, revenue strategies, organizational structures, and more. 21 Promotions in ‘21: Attendees will receive 21 immediately executable promotions they can utilize to accomplish ratings and revenue goals in the face of reduced personnel, social-distancing, and fewer events. Talk Data to Me: The authenticity and application of multiple radio call out, consumer research, and streaming data points will be probed, with a tutorial on the merits of each and how to apply all types of data to programming decisions. Your 24/7 Brand: Radio in 2021 goes far beyond the dial. This session will discuss digital strategies for stations and talent in all market sizes to capitalize on branding, distribution, and content ROI. TLC: Talent Loving Coaching: How do PDs and management coach on-air talent in a way that fosters creative freedom, with structure for growth and improvement? Successful PD/Talent combos discuss working relationships and how to accomplish mutual goals.

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“Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” The 4th annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” show is set for Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 4 PM/CT, will be headlined by Tim McGraw (Big Machine Records) and will also feature performances by Kameron Marlowe (Columbia Nashville), Priscilla Block (Mercury Nashville), Shy Carter (Warner Music Nashville), and Track45 (Stoney Creek Records). “Country Heat highlights the best in the genre and we’re thrilled to bring it to life at CRS for the fourth year in a row with a slate of unforgettable performances from the next crop of rising stars and superstar, Tim McGraw,” said Kelly Rich, Country Lead for Amazon Music. The “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” showcase will conclude the first-ever Streaming Summit, held during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. Country Heat is the ultimate Amazon Music global play list for today’s country music fan, updated each week to feature a mix of country hits and breaking singles from both new and established acts.

Luke Combs and Maren Morris Join NPR Music’s Ann Powers for Discussion This special session, sponsored by AllAccess.com, features two of Country Music’s newest, most prominent trailblazers, 2020 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Luke Combs, and 2020 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Maren Morris. During a rare and exclusive Q&A session, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 3 PM/CT, Combs and Morris will open a conversation into how their roles as artists matter in the changing culture of Country music. Ann Powers, NPR Music’s critic and correspondent and the Nashville correspondent for WXPN’s World Café, is set to moderate. Powers, Combs and Morris will discuss what Country music means in light of its complicated and often problematic past and how artists can hold themselves accountable in helping shape a genre that is as diverse as America itself.

Warner Music Nashville Luncheon “CRS Artist Interview’ with Luke Bryan Country music superstar Luke Bryan, the featured artist scheduled to appear at the annual “CRS Artist Interview,” sponsored by BMI. Bryan will sit down for a rare and exclusive Q&A session discussing his continuous success at Country radio and the expansion of his recording, touring, and entrepreneurial ventures.

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The third annual Warner Music Nashville Luncheon, to be held Feb. 17 at Noon CT. Headlined by Dan + Shay with additional performances by Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Drew Parker, Ian Munsick, Michael Ray, Robyn Ottolini, and Shy Carter. “No matter where we are in the world, all of us at WMN remain committed to CRS and its mission to educate and connect,” said SVP Radio Kristen Williams. “While we would love to be welcoming everyone to Nashville, we look forward to celebrating together in a new way. From GRAMMYwinning global superstars Dan + Shay to the brightest new talent, we can’t wait to bring our music into your homes.”

ACM Entertainer of the Year Thomas Rhett To Headline “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” Multi-platinum performer and 2020 ACM Entertainer of the Year, Thomas Rhett, will appear on the annual “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley,” to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. “Every year this event brings together such special songwriters in our community and it’s an honor to help keep that tradition going on behalf of Bob,” Thomas Rhett said. “Even though it may look a little different this year, I can’t wait to share what we have planned with y’all!” Along with writing and co-producing much of his own material, Thomas Rhett has written songs recorded by Jason Aldean (“I Ain’t Ready to Quit” and “1994”), Florida Georgia Line (“Round Here”), Michael Ray (“Think A Little Less”) and Old Dominion’s GRAMMY-nominated “Some People Do,” among others. Thomas Rhett’s most recent release, his GRAMMY-nominated fourth studio album CENTER POINT ROAD continued to propel his meteoric career as “few singers have played a larger role in defining the sound of country music over the past halfdozen years” (Rolling Stone), debuting atop the Billboard 200 and spawning three No. One hits including its PLATINUM lead single, “Look What God Gave Her,” which was first introduced on SNL. Thomas Rhett has scored nearly 10 BILLION total career streams and received two CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. One songs within a 12-month period, adding to his collection of trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and more. “At the top of his musical game” (Winnipeg Free Press), the in-demand entertainer has headlined multiple nationwide and international tours as well as major festivals. Each year, “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley,” brings together highly-awarded songwriters who perform some of their most popular hits while sharing the stories behind the songs. The event has become one of Country Radio Seminar’s most anticipated events. Thomas Rhett’s special guests who are set to appear are Rhett Akins (“Get Me Some of That,” “Boys ‘Round Here,” and “When She Says Baby”) and Parker Welling (“Blue Tacoma,” “Love You Like I Used To” and “Every Little Thing”). This year’s “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” is sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz and First Horizon.

“Team UMG at The Ryman” Luncheon The lineup has been announced for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon, to be held during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. Comprised of emerging and established artists from Universal Music Group (UMG) Nashville’s roster, this year’s event will feature a headline appearance by Eric Church and additional performances by Lauren Alaina, Priscilla Block, Jon Pardi, and Parker McCollum. Royce Risser, EVP Promotion UMG Nashville comments, “While we will miss being with you all in person at the Ryman, trust me when I say you do not want to miss what we have planned. This year’s show will be from an entirely new perspective, with a couple of surprises along the way. You really don’t want to miss it.” The “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon will only be available for viewing through CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience and is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18 at Noon CT.

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The Country Radio Seminar has unveiled the five artists who will be part of its New Faces of Country Music lineup in 2021: Ashley McBryde, Travis Denning, Matt Stell, Tenille Arts and Hardy will participate in a virtual showcase that will close out the final day of CRS 2021. CRS’ New Faces program, which began in 1970, has become a rite of passage for virtually every artist who goes on to become a superstar. Each year, the seminar brings together radio programmers, labels, artists, journalists and more members of the country music industry, offering a chance for artists to preview the music they’ve got planned for the year to come. McBryde scored her first Top 10 hit at U.S. country radio in 2020 with “One Night Standards,” the leading single off her sophomore major-label album, Never Will. The song also topped country charts in Canada. With touring still on hold, ACM and CMA Award winner Ashley McBryde gives fans a taste of what her GRAMMY-nominated album sounds like live with her upcoming six-song EP Never Will: Live From A Distance available to pre-save now and arriving Friday, May 28. EP opener “First Thing I Reach For – Live,” which Rolling Stone boasts, “conjures the Telecaster wisdom of Merle Haggard,” is available everywhere now. Fans can join McBryde’s fan club, The Trybe, to be the first to hear the new songs and get exclusive opportunities. Denning, meanwhile, notched his first No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart with “After a Few,” a song that also made history at the time as the chart’s longest climb to the top. At 65 weeks, it also broke a record as the single spending the longest time period on the chart. Accelerating his ascend from a chart-topping single, the song is taken from his recentlyreleased debut EP BEER’S BETTER COLD that debuted in the Top 20 of Billboard’s Country Albums chart. Arts has found an extra boost of success from a surprising place, as her songs “I Hate This” and “Somebody Like That” both soared up the iTunes digital song sales charts after she performed them, on two separate occasions, on the ABC reality show The Bachelor. In January, “Somebody Like That” broke into the Top 10 of iTunes’ all-genre song sales chart, and climbed up to the No. 2 spot on the country chart. She is also a part of CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2021. Hardy is the songwriter-turned-artist who got a big stamp of approval in 2019 when Blake Shelton cut “God’s Country,” a song that he co-wrote, and took it to the top of the country charts in record time.”Give Heaven Some Hell” is the latest single culled from the singer-songwriter’s debut album, A Rock, which dropped in September via Big Loud Records. The song follows “One Beer,” a No. 1 single -- Hardy’s first as an artist -- featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson. The final CRS 2021 New Faces member, Stell, has two No. 1 hits to his name. He notched his first with “Prayed for You” in October of 2019 and his second with “Everywhere But On” in November of this year. With “That Ain’t Me No More” delivering Matt’s first new music since October’s Better Than That EP, the Arkansas native is one of only seven debut country artists in the last five years to have their first two singles top the charts. Matt has amassed over 360 Million cumulative streams to date and has certainly earned his spot as one of only five performers selected to Country Radio Seminar’s 2021 New Faces of Country Music class, which will be held later this month. The 2021 CRS New Faces of Country Music event is set for Feb. 19, the final day of the four-day event. Those who register for CRS’ virtual 2021 event will be able to attend the showcase.

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ALBUM NEWS: No. 1 singer-songwriter Adam Sanders is offering a remedy for those missing the concert experience with his new album, Adam Sanders Live, available now. The captivating collection includes Sanders’ take on his songwriting credits “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” and “Hell of a Night” as well as new versions of his popular releases “Thunder,” “Burnin’ Roses,” and “Nothin’ To Do But Drink.” As an independent artist, Sanders has earned more than 100 million total streams, sold over 70,000 singles and charted in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. The Lake City, Fla. native moved to Nashville in 2009 where he worked construction to pay the bills while developing his chops as a songwriter. After learning how to craft a song that was right in the pocket for country radio, Sanders embarked on his artist career. In 2020, he signed a co-publishing deal with Round Hill Music Nashville and wrapped up the year with Shenandoah and Blake Shelton recording his song “Then A Girls Walks In” for the iconic country group’s new album. More at http://www.adamsandersmusic.com/

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Tim McGraw released his very first single to country radio, “What Room was the Holiday In,” in 1991. Coming into its 20-year anniversary, a lot has changed about the music business and what is required or necessary to be a successful artist. Social media was definitely not part of the equation. Facebook and Twitter weren’t a thing until 2006. There were no live-stream concerts or interactive online chats, and streaming services like Spotify, and Pandora didn’t launch until the mid-2000’s. 30 years into his career, which is as hot as ever, Tim says, “It’s been a learning art for me, and sometimes I enjoy it and sometimes I don’t. I think really, the through line for me, through all of the madness and the changes and all those things, is knowing yourself as an artist. Knowing who you are as an artist and knowing what you do well, and even more importantly, knowing what you don’t do well, that’s the consistency that you have.” Check out “Undivided,” Tim’s single with Tyler Hubbard, at https://www.timmcgraw.com/

ARTIST NEWS: HARDY’s “Give Heaven Some Hell” (Big Loud Records) was the ‘most added’ song at Country radio for the last week in January, according to MusicRow reporting stations. The song was written by HARDY alongside Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps. It is the second single from A Rock, his debut album as an artist. “It’s an honor to be No. 1 most-added this week,” HARDY told MusicRow. “It’s an accomplishment that I had yet to achieve, so I am very proud of the songwriters and the radio team for making this happen. I really hope that taking this song to radio will help reach a wider audience than it already has, so that the song may help people get through losing a loved one. Thank y’all!”

CD NEWS: Hey World – the latest album from Curb Records recording artist Lee Brice – sets a very high bar even higher when it comes to music from this Country music superstar. The ACM and CMA Award winner, and GRAMMY nominee, is charting high at Country radio with his song of

the summer, “One of Them Girls,” the follow-up to his No. 1 with Carly Pearce on “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Hey World is a 15-track collection releasing in the middle of one of the most unique times in modern history, and who better to provide our sound track than Lee Brice. “We wrote the title-track from an introspective, truthful place, and probably what most people are actually feeling right now,” shares Brice. “With everything that is happening in the world currently, and how fast paced we are as a society, in general, sometimes you just want everything to stop – just to appreciate what we do have. People are suffering and it can’t be ignored.” Details at https://www.leebrice.com ‘The 90’s country stalwarts McBride & The Ride’s catalog is now available for the first time in its entirety on Spotify. Albums include Amarillo Sky, Hurry Sundown and Sacred Ground featuring the band’s hits, “Sacred Ground,” “Love on the Loose,” “Heart on the Run,” “Going Out of My Mind” and more. The band’s Terry McBride released his first-ever full-length solo effort last fall, Rebels & Angels. The project was produced by acclaimed producer and songwriter, Luke Laird and released by Creative Nation / TMc Records. McBride & The Ride got their start with the help of Tony Brown who signed the group to MCA in 1989. Together they have five studio albums and countless singles that have been cherished by country fans everywhere. Now, 18 years later, the original McBride & The Ride are back together and making plans to hit the road in 2021. Tour dates will be announced soon. Details at www.terrymcbridemusic.com.

CMA NEWS: Furthering its support of music industry professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association has announced continued efforts through its Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) initiative. The Nashville-based trade organization outlined additional funding to five nonprofit partners—Music Health Alliance, Musically Fed, Notes for Notes, Porter’s Call and The Store—which, along with previous nonprofit investments, are funded through CMA’s $3 million long-term COVID-19 commitment that began in early 2020. Established as a portal for key resources in the categories of food supply, health and wellness, and career services, MICS helps to connect industry professionals with appropriate nonprofit partners offering critical support. Additional details on the MICS initiative can be found at https://www.cmaworld.com/ cma-further-commits-to-music-industry-covid-support/.

Those in need are encouraged to visit https://www.cmaworld. com/covid19-resources/ and utilize the new chat-bot feature to learn more about specific resources available. CMA will announce further nonprofit investments in the coming weeks and months.

CONCERT NEWS: David Corlew and Associates have announced this year’s Volunteer Jam will be rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, previously scheduled for February 22, will now take place Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. C/T at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Six additional talents will join the Jam this August. Randy Travis, Chris Young, Michael W. Smith, Lorrie Morgan, Exile and rising Nashville star Anthony Castagna have been added to the previously announced lineup that will include The Marshall Tucker Band, ALABAMA, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Cece Winans, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo’, The Outlaws, 38 Special, Junior Brown, The Allman Betts Band, Cedric Burnside, Jenny Tolman, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Travis Denning, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Rhett Akins, Scooter Brown Band, The SteelDrivers, Pure Prairie League and comedian Dusty Slay. Daniels’ longtime band, The Charlie Daniels Band, will also perform to honor its legendary front-man. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Bridgestone Arena box office.

CMHoF NEWS: Throughout a year of hardship and challenge for everyone, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum relied on the support of many artists, the broader music community, and fans around the world, to continue its important work. It is that support that has sustained us. Prine was to have been the Museum’s 2020 Artist-In-Residence, and that series, which honors those who have contributed so mightily to the music, is another point of emphasis here, reminding us all of the year that should have been, and of the profound expectation of brighter days ahead. The Museum, Hatch Show Print, and Historic RCA Studio B are open for visits and tours in February, continuing the updated schedule launched in January. Their doors are open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. All three properties remain closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Info at https:// countrymusichalloffame.org/

In the state of Tennessee alone, more than 50,000 music jobs have been impacted by the health crisis, and that number is estimated to be hundreds of thousands more nationwide.

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IN MEMORIAM NEWS: Platinum-selling singer/ songwriter Jimmie Allen is back with his latest breezy, windowsdown single “Freedom Was A Highway” with his friend – and country music superstar – Brad Paisley.

On “Freedom Was A Highway,” Allen and Paisley’s vocals pair to reminisce about the nostalgia and simplicity of more carefree, youthful days; the track also features a distinctive Paisley signature guitar solo. The song was co-written by Allen, Ash Bowers and Matt Rogers. “When I was writing this song with my co-writers, I imagined myself driving down my favorite roads in Delaware. This song takes me back to simpler moments such as an innocent, childhood crush on the next-door neighbor or feeling freedom in the wind as you drive with the windows down. I’ve loved this song from the creation,” Allen says of the track. “Freedom Was A Highway” was first featured on Allen’s album Bettie James, which has garnered more than 118 million streams and widespread critical acclaim since its July 2020 release via Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group. More info at https://www.jimmieallenmusic.com/

FAN NEWS: Multi-PLATINUM singer/ songwriter Kip Moore is kicking off 2021 by offering fans another song from his upcoming extended record Wild World Deluxe, releasing the thumping while trippy new track “How High.” Moore also shared a new video for the song produced and co-written by Moore (Bobby Terry, Luke Dick, Westin Davis). Directed by longtime collaborator PJ Brown, the eccentric focal character reels the viewer in and takes them on a spirited journey. “How High” is taken from Moore’s 17-track collection, Wild World Deluxe, available February 12 and is available to preorder now. To celebrate the release Moore also announced a special concert event, Wild World Deluxe: Live at the Ryman set for the album’s release day. Taking place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN at 8pm CT, fans can purchase a limited number of in-person tickets for the socially-distanced show, or tickets to the global live-stream event, at www. ryman.com/event/kip-moore/. The show will also benefit ACM Lifting Lives, with $1 from every ticket sold being donated to the cause. Details music, tickets and more at http://www.kipmoore.net/

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Songwriter Ed Bruce has passed away, aged 81, on January 8. He is best-known for co-writing “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” that became a hit for Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson after they included it on their 1978 album Waylon & Willie. Bruce had earlier recorded the song himself (co-written with then-wife Patsy Bruce) and scored a Top 20 Country hit with it in 1975. As an artist, in the 1980’s, he scored a number of country hits with songs such as “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had,” “Ever, Never Lovin’ You,” “After All” and “You Turn Me On (Like a Radio).” He looked like a cowboy and appeared in several western movies, including “The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James” and TV westerns such as “Bret Maverick.” On January 7, we also lost Jamie O’Hara, a songwriter whose hits included “Grandpa, tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days” recorded by The Judds, which earned him a Grammy. His other hits as a writer included “Older Women” and “Wandering Eyes” recorded by Ronnie McDowell. He also had a successful recording career, both solo and with Kieran Kane as The O’Kanes that charted seven singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles charts. Another sad loss: Misty Morgan passed away January 1, 2021, aged 75. With Jack Blanchard she debuted on the country charts in 1969 with “Big Black Bird (Spirit of Our Love)” and scored a country No. 1 in 1970 with “Tennessee Bird Walk.” That song was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (they lost to Johnny Cash & June Carter). With “Tennessee Bird Walk” Misty became the first female to be listed as Producer on a hit country song. The duo placed 15 titles on the country charts in 1969-1976, according to an article in MusicRow by Robert K. Oermann.

INDIE NEWS: Pop-country artist Tyra Madison is kicking off 2021 in a big way. The cosmopolitan country songstress saw viral success on TikTok when a video clip for past release “Right Girl Wrong Time” prompted her female-dominated following to jump 115,000 followers, landing at over 129,000. The clip itself saw 3.3

million views in just six days. Tyra’s next single, “Hostage,” is a mid-tempo tune - which showcases the Kentucky native’s powerful pipes backed by an earworm, hard-to-shake melody - was co-written by Sam Ellis, Sarah Haze, and Ben Caver, and was produced by Brad Hill and Dave Thomson (Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Brett Young). “Hostage” follows a string of successful single releases dating back to 2018, including debut “Ain’t No Dime,” “Saturdays Are for the Girls,” “Right Girl Wrong Time,” “Ain’t That Lonely Tonight,” and the ballad “Lightning.” See https://www.tyramadison.com/ and social media. Listen to Tyra Madison on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube Music.

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced the formation of the Music Business Mental Health Fund, established in partnership with Music Health Alliance (MHA) and the Scars Foundation. The fund was created to help Association members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic gain access to important mental health services, including screenings and therapy sessions. The Music Business Mental Health Fund is open to qualified employees of Music Biz member companies, individual professional members, and people who were furloughed or laid off from a Music Biz member company in 2020. Nashville-based non-profit Music Health Alliance, which provides free healthcare advocacy and support to the nationwide music community, will administer the fund with 100% confidentiality, overseeing applications for assistance and disbursement of funds. For more information on the fund, a full list of qualifications, and access to the application, visit https://www. musichealthalliance.com/. “The increased stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have shed more light on something we’ve already come to know: access to mental health services is essential in sustaining our professional success and, more importantly, our individual well-being,” said Music Biz President Portia Sabin.

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After confirming plans for his highly anticipated three-part project, Heart & Soul, in a video message directly to fans in his Church Choir last week, reigning CMA Entertainer of the

Year and current GRAMMY nominee Eric Church continues to reveal elements of the collection with the release of a new song off the Heart album, “Heart On Fire.” Pre-orders for Heart (set for release Friday, April 16) and Soul (set for release Friday, April 23) are now open. The middle album, titled &, is set for release Tuesday, April 20 as a vinyl record available exclusively to Church Choir members. In addition to releasing new music, Church also took to the field at Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium Sunday, February 7 to perform the National Anthem with R&B star Jazmine Sullivan at Super Bowl LV. For the latest information and to learn how to join the Church Choir, visit www.ericchurch.com and follow him on socials.

LEGEND NEWS: 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” As part of the celebration, Loretta will release her new album, Still Woman Enough, on March 19. The album features collaborations with Reba McEntire, Margo Price, Tanya Tucker, and Carrie Underwood. Coincidentally, it will be her 50th studio album, including ten with duet partner Conway Twitty. PBS will premiere the documentary of Loretta’s rags-toriches story titled Loretta Lynn: My Story in My Words on February 27. The documentary will trace Loretta’s rise to fame from her childhood in a one-room cabin in eastern Kentucky. It will include new and archived audio and ‘classic’ performances.

MEDIA NEWS: It was January 2020 when country music legend and celebrated vocalist, Gene Watson, received the invitation of a lifetime: to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Vince Gill surprised Watson on stage at the Ryman Auditorium during the Opry’s Friday night show, and the rest is history. He celebrated that anniversary in 2021 as a guest on Jeannie Seely’s show on Willie’s Roadhouse, SiriusXM. “Being invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry is the highlight of my music career,” shared Watson. “When Vince Gill surprised me with the news, I was so shocked I don’t know how I was able to sing. As a kid, I used to sit by the radio with my family and listen to the Opry and now it’s my proud honor to be a member. Right after my induction, the

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world shut down from the pandemic so I haven’t been able to return but I can’t wait to sing on that hallowed stage again.” Watson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family February 7, 2020 by Opry member Steve Wariner. See https:// www.genewatsonmusic.com/

MOVIE NEWS: Set your DVR to watch ‘Mama’ Judd in March. Lifetime, the exclusive home of movies inspired by books from bestselling author V.C. Andrews, premieres the next movie series event, centered on the Landry Family, beginning March 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with Ruby starring Naomi Judd (The Killing Game). Ruby also stars Crystal Fox (Big Little Lies), Gil Bellows (Patriot), Deborah Cox (Influence), twins Raechelle Banno (Pandora), Karina Banno (The Letdown) and Lauralee Bell (The Young and the Restless). The four-movie V.C. event airs consecutively over two weekends starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 and then again at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. The V.C Andrews’ Landry Family book series - Ruby, Pearl in the Mist, All That Glitters and Hidden Jewel - is the second highest-selling series from the author and becomes Lifetime’s latest adaptation of the prolific writer’s work. More about Naomi Judd at https://www.naomijudd.com/

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who we are and what’s important to us.” Other country artists who have gotten into the alcohol business and our featured in this issue include: Jake Owens (American Beach Whiskey), Little Big Town (Four Cellars Wine), Willie Nelson (old Whiskey River Bourbon), John Rich (Redneck Riviera Whiskey), Zac Brown (Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Wine), Kix Brooks (Arrington Vineyards), Toby Keith (Wild Shot Mezcal), Darius Rucker (Backstage Southern Whiskey, Florida Georgia Line (Old Camp Peach Pecan Whiskey), Blake Shelton (Smithworks American Made Vodka), Kenny Chesney (Blue Chair Bay Rum), George Strait (Codigo Tequila), Miranda Lambert (Red 55 Winery), Cole Swindell (Sugarlands Shine) and Brandi Carslile (XOBC Cellars wine).

MUSIC NEWS: Parker Millsap’s musical influences run the gamut from blues, rock and folk to Americana and of course country. He garnered national attention with his 2014 song, “Truck Stop Gospel.” On January 14, Millsap released the single, “The Real Thing,” as a teaser for his upcoming album. Titled Be Here Instead, the album will drop via his own Okrahoma Records and Thirty Tigers on Friday, April 9. Produced by the legendary John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee), The new single, “The Real Thing,” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The song – which features guest vocals from Nashville singer Erin Rae – is joined by an official companion video, streaming now at YouTube. The 12-song album – Millsap’s fifth – is available for pre-order now via https://www.parkermillsap.com/ “It’s a song whose meaning has revealed new layers to me over time,” Millsap says. “At first it was about being on the road and missing my wife, then it was about my general distaste for internet communication, and then the pandemic hit, and it became about having to depend on that type of communication and being starved for physical closeness.”

NEW ARTIST NEWS: Thirsty? On January 11, Thomas Rhett and his cousin, pecan magnate Jeff Worn, launched their new ultra-premium tequila brand, Dos Primos. Spanish for “Two Cousins,” Dos Primos is a blanco tequila made from hand-harvested 100% Blue Agave sourced from estates in Los Altos and the valley area of Jalisco, Mexico. More at www.dosprimostequila.com. Rhett, the reigning ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year, explained, “Our decision to create a new tequila brand grew out of just loving being with family. Jeff and I wanted to create a tequila that was expertly crafted and could be enjoyed year-round – regardless of the season or activity – with the people we care about most. Dos Primos is all about

Emerging artist Ashlyn Grayce’s new single, “Who’s to Say,” conveys a powerful message of the freedom of self-determination. It was written to inspire others to follow their hearts and dreams and to avoid getting caught up in what others think or say. (“So many think they know, just what you should do, but they’re not walkin’ in your shoes.”) “Who’s to Say” is now available through all streaming platforms and digital retailers. Music, info and more at https://www.ashlyngrayce.com/

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The track was co-written with Music Row veterans Troy Castellano and Brett Mandel and was also produced by Castellano at his My Blue Heaven Studio. “Who’s to Say” charted on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart with good company, tucked in between a few of Grayce’s favorites - John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, and James Taylor. The new single was featured on Radio SoBro, the all-streaming radio platform enabling listeners to enjoy Nashville’s top singer/songwriters worldwide. Her previous project, the EP Somethin’ ‘Bout A Song, debuted at #4 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart and their Bestseller list upon release.

NSAI NEWS: Tin Pan South will once again be ‘live’ for 2021. Following a unique and successful virtual edition of the 28th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival presented by Regions Bank, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) announced plans to return the beloved five-day event to an inperson experience back at your favorite venues across Music City on November 16-20, 2021. “With the support and encouragement from Regions Bank, our other incredible partners, and the songwriters and organizations that participated, we were thrilled to keep the spirit of Tin Pan South alive in a virtual format. While the 2021 festival will once again take place in the fall instead of the usual March/April time frame, we are very excited about the prospect of being back in the local venues next year! We hope that in 2022, we can regain complete normalcy and hold our 30th-anniversary festival in the Spring,” said Jennifer Turnbow, Festival Director. More news will be released soon. Follow @TINPANSOUTH on socials and check out https://www.tinpansouth.com/.

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Country music trio Lady A was invited (by Darius Rucker) to be the newest member of the grand Ole Opry. This is just icing on their 2021 cake. Lady A has topped both the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart – as well as MusicRow’s chart – with “Champagne Night” (BMLG Records) making it their 11th career chart-topping hit. The multi-week No. 1 is the first song from NBC’s prime time series Songland to become a radio single and can now be found on the recent expansion of Lady A’s No. 1 album, The Ocean Deluxe Edition. More info at www.ladyamusic.com. “I can’t believe we get to start 2021 off with a multi-week No. 1…. it almost feels unreal,” said Lady A’s Hillary Scott. After serving as the guest artist for the season two premiere of Songland, they chose the winning song, “Champagne Night,” penned by the show’s mentor Shane McAnally, alongside aspiring songwriter Madeline Merlo and the trio. The song began life as “I’ll Drink to That.” Lady A and McAnally reworked the track into “Champagne Night.” NashvilleMusicGuide.com

PERFORMANCE NEWS: Veteran country music entertainer and decorated songwriter, Jamie Richards (Okie Ranch Music) has released his latest recording project titled The Real Deal. This 12-song CD, and Richards’ seventh studio recording, is available now via all digital retail and streaming outlets. The lyrically driven song book, as characteristic of the Oklahoma native’s signature, features original tunes and cowrites that carry the torch for legendary song crafters (Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson/Waylon Jennings) and vocal stylists (George Strait/Mark Chesnutt). Boasting traditional country ballads, two-steps, shuffles, and toe-tappers, The Real Deal features with western vintage acoustic and electric guitar, pedal steel and fiddle spotlighting instrumental performances by his touring band, and a special appearance by the multitalented, Milo Deering (Garth Brooks/The Eagles/LeAnn Rimes), who plays acoustic, pedal steel and fiddle throughout. “I love lyrics and I take pride in writing songs with a story line that seems like a movie screenplay; listeners can almost see it,” said Jamie Richards. “We didn’t stray from tradition or my style; the project is straight-forward country. I guess that’s why the title (The Real Deal) is so fitting.” More at https://www.jamierichardsband.com/.

PRODUCTION NEWS: Alex Kline, one of Nashville’s prominent producers, songwriters, and multiinstrumentalists, made history in January as the first solo female producer to have a Top 15 Country Radio hit by a female artist. The single “Somebody Like That,” was co-written with CCMA award-winner Tenille Arts for her critically acclaimed album, Love, Heartbreak & Everything in Between. A streaming phenomenon, “Somebody Like That” has reached 65 million streams, further establishing Kline as a game-changing producer and songwriter that is shaping the future of country music. The single debuted at No. 2 of the iTunes Country chart and No. 10 on the iTunes all-genre chart. It spent three-weeks at No. 1 at Radio Disney Country; went No. 1 on Billboard’s all-genre Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and debuted at No. 97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. On Spotify, the song peaked at No. 11 on the United States Viral 50 chart as well. Kline’s production credits include collections by Terri Clark, Tara Thompson, Adam Brand, Erin Enderlin, John King, Logan Murrell, Jordan Rager, Maggie Rose and Jillian Cardarelli among others. More at www.AlexKlineMusic.com.

PUBLISHING NEWS: Matt Wynn has signed a publishing and management deal with Given Entertainment, according to Given Founding Partner Cindy Owen. Wynn has been working with producer Cliff Downs, Given Entertainment’s Sr. VP of Publishing and Artist Development and signed to Given since early 2020. Wynn honed his talents during his teens while touring throughout the Midwest. He performed more than 200 shows in 2019, opening for artists including Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Young, Chris Janson, Vince Gill, Rodney Atkins, Russell Dickerson, Jay Leno and more. His sultry soulful voice is reminiscent of power-house vocalists like Ronnie Dunn, Chris Stapleton and Travis Tritt. Listen to five newly released tracks, all co-written by Wynn: www.mattwynnmusic.com

RADIO NEWS: Country Radio Seminar (CRS), the annual gathering of recording artists and executives from the country radio and music industries, is going virtual next year and will take place Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19. CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will feature a curated jam-pack schedule that includes numerous educational sessions, three lunchtime performances, interactive workshops, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley and – for the first time in CRS history – a New Faces of Country Music ticket with every registration. Luke Bryan has been confirmed for the annual “ CRS Artist Interview” sponsored by BMI. Bryan will sit down for a rare and exclusive Q&A session discussing his continuous success at Country radio, and the expansion of his recording, touring, and entrepreneurial ventures. Also announced, a new-for-2021 Streaming Summit, held on Tuesday, February 16. The streaming summit will feature industry professionals and platform experts providing insights on trends, strategies, and best practices to optimize digital assets and streaming platforms. More about CRS 2021 countryradioseminar.com

SINGLE COLLECTION NEWS: Buck Owens fans have an opportunity to listen to all of Buck’s Capitol singles. Omnivore Recordings, in conjunction with the Buck Owens Estate, will release Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957–1976, including all three of Omnivore’s previously released acclaimed two-CD sets: The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957–1966, The Complete Capitol Singles: 1967–1970, and The Complete Capitol Singles: 1971–1975. Gathered together in a slipcase, and at available at a new low price, the compilation will be available March 12, 2021. The recordings are taken from the original mono master tapes. Packaging features liner notes from Buck’s autobiography (written with author/historian Randy Poe), plus an introduction by Dwight Yoakam. These are the records that made Buck Owens a legend and defined the Bakersfield Sound. It’s history. It’s The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957–1975. For full info on the 6-CD set or to pre-order, visit www.omnivorerecordings.com/shop/complete-capitol-singles

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After the success of her latest mental-health awareness single, “World You’re Livin’ In”, soulful teen sensation Bailey James kicked off 2021 by continuing to release new music for her fans while touching hearts and reminiscing on a lost love with her latest release “Swore I Was Over It” produced by Leland Grant (Chris Young). This candid song, which was written solely by Bailey, describes the feelings you may still have for someone after you swore you were over them and done with the relationship. “I watched someone I really fell for get into a new relationship after we had been apart for all this time,” says Bailey. “As soon as that happened, all those old feelings came rushing back. It’s a song of uncertainty when you see your ex dating someone else and you suddenly wonder how they got away.” The song is available on all digital streaming platforms. You can also watch the official music video at YouTube. More at www.baileyjamesgang.com and on social media.

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Darryl Worley takes center stage as part of the Country Rewind tour. Hit-making Bryan White and Wade Hayes are also part of the lineup. “Everyone needs to work and pay the bills so, for me, this is another prayer answered,” said Worley. “I’m so thankful to be going out and making some music with my friends and for my friends. I hope we can make everybody forget about all the difficult times we are experiencing, relax for a while and enjoy an evening together.” “The Country Rewind tour was birthed from a desire to create a fun, positive music experience for fans and artists alike,” explains Missy Wolf, co-founder of Center Stage Magazine. “We ultimately wanted to help artists we know and love come together in a stress-free environment to give fans something positive to look forward to.” The tour is being presented by Center Stage Magazine in association with 180 Talent Group and launched in Fernandina Beach, FL in January. Additional stops include Austin, TX; Kansas City, MO; Lincoln, NE; Knoxville, TN; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; and Macon, GA. Details and tickets at https://countryrewindtour.com/

TOUR NEWS: Thomas Rhett is a huge music fan and could often be spotted at concerts before the pandemic hit. So, when he thinks about who he would love to see in concert right about now, he says, “Oh my goodness, at this point I would go see anybody! But if you’ve never seen Bruno [Mars], it really is an incredible show.” There are plenty of great country artists Thomas would love to see in concert, including Luke Combs. “I got to sing with Luke Combs when he played at Bridgestone,” says Thomas. “Luke Combs’ concert is absolutely mind blowing. I’ve never seen people sing album cuts louder than the singles in my entire life, except for a Luke Combs concert. So, I would definitely encourage everybody to go watch him on the road.” Rhett has rescheduled his 2020 tour, and it is now set to kick off June 3rd. Check updates and more at thomasrhett.com.

Loretta Lynn is “Ready to put Covid in the rear-view mirror.” In January, Loretta, who is 88, and daughter Peggy Jean ventured out of their ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., for Loretta to get her first shot of the vaccine, as she is considered to be a candidate because of her age in the “75 and over” group. Loretta has had several health concerns in recent years, including pneumonia. On social media, she said she was “sure glad to get it” and “I enjoyed the mom-daughter time too!” Another ‘Country senior Citizen’ rolling up his sleeve: Willie Nelson, 87, who took advantage of a drive-up service at Family Hospital Systems in Texas, also got his vaccine in January.

VIDEO NEWS: Show Dog Nashville artist Clay Walker is riding rising waves of accolades into the new year for his latest single, “Need A Bar Sometimes.” On Jan. 29 CMT. com added the song’s video on its Music Video Page, with CMT Music (their 24/7 video channel) airing it this month as well. The pool tables, hazy light and neon-bathed bars stools perfectly mirror the lyric’s call to “lean back with a long neck” or “turn the jukebox up, light one up and just get lost in the smoke.” “Need A Bar Sometimes” debuted as the third most added single on country radio and continues to gain airplay at stations across the country with recent strides in key markets including Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, and Seattle. The single has also garnered more than 9.5 million ondemand streams. Clay’s achievements include 11 No. 1 songs at country radio, 31 Billboard-charting singles, four RIAA PLATINUM albums, two additional GOLD-certified albums and countless concert performances. His 12th album, produced by Michael Knox and Jaron Boyer, will be released later this year, with “Need A Bar Sometimes” among its tracks. See the video via https://www.claywalker.com/

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210 Louise Ave 615-321-2626 cafecoco.com

The End

2219 Elliston Place 615-321-4457 endnashville.com

the gulch

Exit/In

2208 Elliston Place 615-321-3340 exitin.com

Station Inn 12th & Porter Rudy’s Jazz Room 402 12th Ave S 615-255-3307 stationinn.com

114 12th Ave N 615-678-7722 12andporter.com

809 Gleaves 615-988-2458 rudysjazzroom.com

midtown Rebar

1919 Division St 615-345-6298 rebarnashville.com

Winner’s

Loser’s

1913 Division St 615-340-0004 losersbar.com

Hopsmith Tavern

1903 Division St. 615-327-8001 facebook.com/blue.bar.921

1911 Division St 615-327-3115 losersbar.com

The Row

110 Lyle Ave 615-321-1224 therownashville.com

sobro

Third Man Records 623 7th Ave S 615-891-4393 thirdmanrecords.com

True Music

118 8th Ave S (The Cambria) cambrianashville.com

Decker & Dryer/L27

FGL House

Barlines

The Listening Room

807 Clark Place (The Westin) 615-248-2800 250 5th Ave S 615-782-5300 barlinesnashville.com

120 3rd Ave fglhouse.com

618 4th Ave S 615-259-3600 listeningroomcafe.com

Cannery-Mercy-HighWatt

3rd & Lindsley

1 Cannery Row 615-251-3020 mercyloung.com

816 3rd Ave N. 615-259-9891 3andlindsley.com

City Winery

609 Lafayette 615-324-1010 citywinery.com/nashville

Rockettown 601 4th Ave S 615-843-4001 rocketown.com

Schermerhorn

Country Music Hall of Fame

Swinging Doors

Flying Saucer

1 Symphony Place 615-687-6500 nashvillesymphony.com

111 4th Ace S. 615-736-5050 swingingdoorssaloon.com

222 5th Ave S 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.com 111 10th Ave S 615-259-3039 beernurd.com

west end 110 28th Ave N 615-320-4339 localnash.com

Jason Aldean’s

311 Broadway jasonaldeansnashville,com

Tequila Cowboys

305 Broadway 615-747-9078 cadillacranchnashville.com

Whiskey Bent

120 2nd Ave N 615-401-2580 whiskeybentsaloon.com

Back Alley Diner

2613 West End Ave 615-327-4707 debichampion.com

green hills Blue Bird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd 615-383-1416 bluebirdcafe.com

Kid Rock’s

221 Broadway 615-248-2706 facebook.com/bigasshonkytonk

Acme Feed & Seed

101 Broadway 615-915-0888 theacmenashville.com

Bridgestone Arena 501 Broadway 615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com

Nashville Underground

Fiddle & Steel

Benchmark

Hard Rock Cafe

Puckett’s

Tin Roof Broadway

207 Broadway 615-457-3983 bootleggersnashville.com

117 2nd Ave N 615-742-8887 benchmarknashville.com

500 Church St. 615-770-2772 pucketttsgrocery.com/nashville

Lonnie’s Western Room

316 Broadway 615-242-4446 tinroofbroadway.com

208 Printers Alley 615-215-1122 lonnieswesternroom.com

Legends Corner

Ms Kelli’s

428 Broadway 615-248-6334 lengendscorner.com

Bourbon Street Blues Bar 220 Printers Alley 615-242-5837 bourbonstreetbluesandboogiebar.com

Luke’s 32 Bridge

hillsboro village

207 Printers Alley 615-255-4423 mskellis.com

Skull’s Ranbow Room 222 Printers Alley 615-810-9631 skullsrainbowroom.com

Robert’s Western World

2101 Belcourt Ave 615-383-9140 belcourt.com

1402 Clinton 615-891-1781 marathonmusicworks.com

Loveless Cafe

Ri’chard’s Cafe

CabaRay

5724 River Rd. 615-327-4630 raystevenscabray.com

The Sutler

Santa’s Pub

south nashville 2600 Franklin Pk 615-840-6124 thesutler.com

The Basement

2025 8th Ave S 615-269-0221 zanienash.com

1604 8th Ave S 615-254-4801 grimeys.com

Zanie’s Comedy Club Grimey’s

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theater

Second Fiddle

Rippy’s

The Stage

Scoreboard

Crazytown

TPAC

Music City Bar & Grill

308 Broadway 615-254-5460 facebook.com/crazytownnashville

TN Repertory Theatre 161 Rains Ave 615-244-4878 tennesseerep.com

412 Broadway 615-726-0504 thestageonbroadway.com 505 Dedick St 615-255-2787 tpac.com

The Valentine

312 Broadway 615-202-6979 thevalentinenashville.com

Douglas Corner

2106 8th Ave S 615-298-1688 douglascorner.com

Layla’s Bluegrass Inn

429 Broadway 615-244-7477 rippysbarandgrill.com

2225 Brandsford Ave 615-593-1872 santaspub.com

1604 8th Ave S 615-254-8006 thebasementnashville.com

Ryman Auditorium

420 Broadway 615-248-4818 theﬁddle.com

8400 Hwy 100 615-646-9700 lovelesscafe.com

4420 Whites Creek Pike 615-299-9590

Municipal Auditorium

116 5th Ave N 615-889-3060 ryman.com

2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd 615-259-4343 milleniumhotels.com

Loretta Lynn Ranch

44 Hurricane Mills Rd 931-296-2800 lorettalynn.com

416 Broadway 615-244-9552 robertswesternworld.com

418 Broadway 615-726-2799 facebook.com/laylasbluegrassinn

Belcourt Taps

2117 Belcourt Ave 615-915-3622 belcourttaps.com

Marathon Music Works Maxwell House

301 Broadway lukes32bridge.com

417 4th Ave N 615-862-6390 nashvilleauditorium.com

South

1524 Demonbreun 615-724-1770 south-nashville.com

greater nashville

419 Broadway 615-650-9333 crossroadsbar.com

Bootleggers Inn

100 Broadway 615-871-6779 hardrockcafe.com

1538 Demonbreun 615-864-7393 dawghousesaloon.com

1516 Demonbreun 615-313-7103 tinroofbars.com

Crossroads

The Frist

210 Printers Alley 615-251-9002 ﬁddleandsteel.com

Dawghouse Saloon

Tin Roof

Belcourt Theatre

105 Broadway 615-964-3000 nashunderground.com

919 Broadway 615-244-3340 fristcenter.com

The Old Line

1524 Demonbreun 615-915-4421 facebook.com/theoldlinenash

Nudie’s Honky Tonk

409 Broadway facebook.com/nudieshonkytonk nudieshonkytonk.com

217 Arcade Alley 615-251-3003 backalleydiner.com

600 9th Ave S 615-902-9566 missjeannes.com

opryland Gaylord Opryland

2800 Opryland Dr 615-889-1000 gaylordhotels.com

2408 Music Valley Dr. 615-883-3866 scoreboardbar.net

2416 Music Valley Dr 615-883-2367 musiccitybar.com

Grand Ole Opry

2804 Opryland Dr 615-871-6779 opry.com

John A’s

2421 Music Valley Dr 615-885-1540 johnasresturant.com

Nashville Palace

2611 McGavock Pk 615-884-3004 nashvillepalace.net

Nashville Nightlife

2620 Music Valley Dr 615-885-5201 nashvillenightlife.com

422 Broadway 615-726-0463 tootsies.com

301 6th Ave S 615-244-3263 musicianhalloffame.com

Musician’s Hall of Fame

sylvan park

Wild Horse Saloon

Famous Saloon

4425 Murphy Rd. 615-942-5052 neighborssylvanpark.com

Tootsie’s

120 2nd Ave N 615-251-1000 wildhorsesaloon.com

The George Jones

128 2nd Ave N 615-818-0128 georgejones.com

AJ’s Good Time Bar

Springwater The Local Commodore 115 27th Ave N 615-862-8431 thespringwater.com

152 2nd Ave S 615-256-2727 bbkingbluesclub.com

demonbruen

421 Broadway 615-678-4808 ajsgoodtimebar.com

Margaritaville

322 Broadway 615-208-9080 margaritavillenashville.com

Ole Red

300 Broadway 629-203-7822 olered.com

110 2nd Ave N 615-933-5000 famoussaloon.com

Neighbors

Blue Moon

525 Basswood Ave 615-356-6666 bluemoongrille.com

Big Shotz

115 2nd Ave N 615-244-9011 bigshotznashville.com

Redneck Riviera

208 Broadway 615-436-4070 redneckrivieranashville.com

Whiskey Row

400 Broadway 629-203-7822 dierkswhiskeyrow.com

Mellow Mushroom

423 Broadway 615-454-4990 mellowmushroom.com

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