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Shaboozey – CMA Fest – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

For the 1st time ever CMA and the City of Nashville had to shut down additional streets and change traffic patterns due to the massive crowd at The CMA Reverb Stage in front of Bridgestone Arena for Shaboozey. This has never happened before with any act in the history of this stage!

Thomas Rhett – Gone Country

THOMAS RHETT INTRODUCES TRACK AFTER TRACK OF
HIGH-ENERGY, TIMELESS FEELINGS WRAPPED IN FORWARD THINKING SOUNDS WITH SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM

The Irresistible “Gone Country,” is out today!

The Relentless Songsmith Penned 13 of the New Album’s 14 Tracks

Already crowned as one of Country’s most consistent-yet-dynamic modern superstars, Thomas Rhett’s seventh studio album ABOUT A WOMAN set for release August 23 via The Valory Music Co., captures what he does best while going out on a creative limb. Because for artists like him, that’s where the thrill comes from. Pairing his laid-back perspective with a vocal drenched in casual Country soul, Thomas Rhett has spent just over 10 years gathering 22 US Number 1s, 16 billion streams and armfuls of awards and through that time, he’s never remained static. With both songwriting prowess and charisma, his career has been fuelled by equal parts energy and emotion, to continually keep fans on their toes…and with ABOUT A WOMAN, he wants to put them on their feet.

Beginning today, fans can pre-order the album HERE ahead of its next track release, the irresistible “Gone Country,” out today. Listen to “Gone Country” HERE.

“From top to bottom, I wanted to exude joy and fun with this project – and really just make people move,” Thomas Rhett says, describing a set which takes timeless romantic nostalgia to Country’s progressive cutting edge. “I went into making this record with a fearless attitude, put my blinders on and my head down to try and make really fun music.”

Fourteen anthemic instant classics were the result, all but one co-written by Thomas Rhett, diverse in style but connected by a sense of movement. The tempos were kept high and the melodies tight, and while organic Country makes up the foundation, layers of retro ’80s sounds and thumping beats help him find new ways to do what he does so well – tribute a woman’s love. Now enjoying a life chapter that allows he and wife Lauren a little space to tend their romantic flame – the muse for so much of his work – the famous family man shines with renewed excitement.

“I feel like if you were to ask me what this record is about, the answer would be it’s about one woman, my wife, and it gave me an opportunity to say ‘I love you’ in a lot of different ways,” he adds.

Produced primarily by Dann Huff and Julian Bunetta, the set begins with the lighthearted “Fool,” fusing whistled hooks to a hip-shaking rhythm, and opening the kinetic-Country floodgates before its already Top-30-bound lead single “Beautiful As You” explodes like a chain reaction of heart-pounding modern Country. Emotions run hot in the thumping, chill-Country standout “Overdrive,” while Thomas Rhett rides a romantic buzz until the sun comes up in the velvet smooth “After All The Bars Are Closed.” Tunes like “Gone Country” pair irresistible beats and a slow-burning acoustic groove for a tribute to the timeless attraction of Country life, and with the smouldering “Something ‘Bout A Woman,” he takes an approach he’s never before considered, exploring the soulful spot where Stevie Wonder meets The Rolling Stones. Likewise, the star-crossed sway of “Back To Blue” seems to build on the story laid out in roots classics like “Fishin’ In The Dark” – both melodically and lyrically – and while Thomas Rhett calls “What Could Go Right” his favourite track on the album, tracks like “Country For California” offer a rare-for-him look at heartbreak.

Thomas Rhett doesn’t do much heartbreak, but even so, with a howling monster of a sing-along chorus, “Don’t Wanna Dance” is as epic as heartbreakers get. Built around an interpolation of the Whitney Houston mega hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” it turns the iconic song’s joyful desire upside down. The set closes on its only ballad, “I Could Spend Forever Loving You,” as Thomas Rhett signs off with a promise as genuine as it is tender – and so spacious it’s almost exposed.

LARRY CANN – Rides You Want To Remember

2022 & 2023 ICMA Traditional Country Artist of the Year

Larry Cann has a passion for country music through a lifetime of country living. Fueled by many personal experiences, from the farm in Chinchilla, Queensland to competing across North America as a pro rodeo cowboy. Larry has lived the lifestyle of the lyrics he sings. Larry resides in Kingaroy, Qld and juggles music, radio, and announcing duties across the world from Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.

Track Description – “Rides You Wanna Remember” is a flat out country rocker for the rodeo and swing dancing crowd. Inspired by the term of Cowboy Christmas across the USA and Canada when in late June through early July there is an abundance of rodeos cowboys and cowgirls chase the dream of success in North America. I worked a few Cowboy Christmas runs in the mid 90s while I was chasing the rodeo dream myself. This track has a real 90s country groove to it and fun to do live. A surefire pumping hit for anyone’s country rock playlist and those that like to swing it on the dancefloor.

Carly Pearce – hummingbird

Today, GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce releases her highly anticipated fourth studio album hummingbird. Focus track: truck on fire.

Produced by Pearce, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne, hummingbird marks Pearce’s debut as a co-producer and fully represents her new musical chapter – one of forward motion.

Discussing her inspirations for the hummingbird album, Pearce says, “I have lived a lot of life in the last few years. Entering a new decade has brought a lot of maturity, growth, heartache, and healing. I am still a work in progress, but these songs represent my honesty, playfulness, and openness to keep growing.”

Following the success of her last studio album 29: WRITTEN IN STONE, Pearce fully leans into her authentic country sound encompassed by the symbolism of the hummingbird which represents the album’s themes of growth, humility, understanding, playfulness, and optimism.

Of the album’s title track, “hummingbird,” Pearce says, “When I wrote this song, I knew I wanted this to be the title of the album. This song plays on my bluegrass roots but also lyrically tells the story of the journey I am on of finding love. This is the most unapologetically ‘Carly’ song I’ve ever written.”

The full hummingbird track list is below, which includes Pearce’s GRAMMY®-nominated, Top-30 on AU Country Radio single “we don’t fight anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton.

ABOUT CARLY PEARCE:

Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her debut album Every Little Thing and she hasn’t slowed down since. Pearce’s ARIA-certified GOLD I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice won both the 2020 CMA Awards Musical Event and 2021 ACM Awards Music Event, plus ACM Single of the Year. Pearce, now a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has come a long way from the pain she felt writing her critically acclaimed and commercially lauded third studio album 29 which includes Country Radio chart toppers “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde and “What He Didn’t Do.” For “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Pearce picked up her second consecutive ACM Music Event of the Year in 2022 and marked the third duet between two solo women to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song also took home the 2022 CMA Musical Event of the Year and won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, marking Pearce’s first and making history as the first female pairing to win in the category. In 2023, Pearce joined Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR and made her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry. As she closed out that pivotal 29 chapter with her first live album 29: WRITTEN IN STONE (LIVE FROM MUSIC CITY), Pearce now steps into the next chapter of her musical career with the praised release of her latest top-30 single at AU Country Radio “we don’t fight anymore” (featuring Chris Stapleton), which earned her second GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Pearce went on to release “country music made me do it,”  to critical acclaim, performing the song at the first annual People’s Choice Country Awards and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Last Fall, Pearce wrapped her headline COUNTRY MUSIC MADE ME DO IT TOUR connecting with her fans all across the US. This March, Pearce will join Tim McGraw’s 2024 STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR as direct support. Pearce will release her highly anticipated fourth album, hummingbird, on June 14, continuing to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality.

BELLA MACKENZIE – COWBOY

Female country artist on-the-rise, Bella Mackenzie releases the first taste of brand-new music; the empowering country pop-rock crusher ‘COWBOY ‘. With its catchy guitar riff, propulsive rhythm and instant singable chorus, ‘COWBOY’ is the newcomer’s first release for Island Records Australia.

The burgeoning artist co-wrote ‘COWBOY’ alongside Mitchell Fenlon, Tamworth songwriter/producer Penrose and ARIA nominated Ryan Miller (Brad Cox, Tones & I, Angus & Julia Stone). Written with strength and pride, the infectious track pairs a motivational storyline with Bella’s dynamic vocals turning it into the ultimate kickass female country song.

“‘COWBOY’ was written to make the listener feel strong, proud and empowered. I knew I wanted to write a song that would not only pump up a festival crowd but also pump up that person sitting in their car listening”, Bella explains.

Accompanied by an official video directed by Maddy King (Vera Blue, JOY., COTERIE), the track’s visuals were filmed at Bella’s family farm in Rockhampton. A collaborative experience with Bella’s family wrangling horses, cows, and trucks, it’s a perfect encapsulation of the music that she makes, and an authentic contextualization of her groundbreaking work.

ABOUT BELLA MACKENZIE

There are few artists at 19 years of age, who are as assured, confident, and commanding in the country music scene as Mackay’s Bella Mackenzie. Growing up in the small Queensland coal mining town of Moranbah, she was inspired by artists like Kaylee Bell and Lee Kernaghan. A live concert at the age of 12 cemented her desire to become an artist, and she began writing her own music soon after.

Releasing her first original song in 2020, it didn’t take long for Bella to prove she was also a dynamic and entertaining performer. She honed her craft of playing live in pubs and bars across Australia, backing up her immersive and emotive compositions with stellar energetic live sets.

By 2021, it was evident she had hit upon something special with her music. With accolades such as being named the inaugural winner of the Groundwater CMF KIX-Start competition, and early performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, North Queensland Rock’n Country, and Rockhampton River Festival, Bella was fast cementing herself as one to watch. Most recently she was invited to support James Johnston and Zac & George.

With her next single releases like ‘Ain’t For You’, ‘Make Me Wanna Love’, ‘Miss You No More’, and ‘1, 2, 3 You & Me’ garnering over 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, Bella’s authentic sound and singular songwriting style soon found fans with names like Adam Brand and Guy Sebastian, amongst a nascent generation of country fans.

Appealing to her generation of country fans with relatable storytelling and hook-driven melodies, Bella has also cemented herself as a fashion trendsetter with eclectic fashion style. Paired with a role as a longstanding brand ambassador for names like Wrangler, Bullzye, Pure Western, and more, it’s hard to escape her multidisciplinary approach to her craft, and her passion for creating.

Harnessing a sound that feels destined for the biggest stages in Nashville, and an arresting performing style that turns heads as quickly as it wins hearts, it’s impossible to ignore the huge heights that are in store for Bella. At the heart of it all, however, is the humble country singer who has never forgotten her dreams of being an artist.

No PROMISES – Singing My Lines

Frustrated by being overlooked in the music industry for years, Janine was compelled to write Singing My Lines.

“Dear Australian Music Industry
What do I have to do to break through and be heard?
Why does commercial radio constantly ignore new Australian talent?
Am I….too old? Too Assertive? Not pretty enough? Do I not fit your mould?
Did I not pay for plays?
Good music does not have an expiration date and neither should women in this Industry.
Just listen.

Right now I’m in my prime. I’ve never sung better or written better.
And I’ll keep releasing great songs until you have no choice but to listen.
Just listen.

Check out my previous releases with my amazing music partner Eric Collier.
Then ask yourself why our music isn’t all over the radio already.
Song writing and performing is not a choice for me; it’s ingrained in my soul. The melody flows within me, deeper than you’d ever believe.
Songs hit me in the middle of the night, when I wake up, in the shower, while I’m driving, even in the middle of gigging.
I can’t ignore them and I won’t.
I’ll keep churning them out whether you listen or not.
I’m not going away because I have something to say.
We have so many amazing artists here in Australia but the industry isn’t listening.
Thank God for community radio, the Aussie Muso’s champion.
To everyone else, play more NEW Australian content It’s time. It’s my time.”

Sincerely yours,

Janine Garvey
No PROMISES

No PROMISES are a dynamic Alt Country duo from South Gippsland, in country Victoria. Masterful storytellers, they have a huge catalogue of original music, and are currently recording their third and fourth album simultaneously.

Janine Garvey is a prolific songwriter, with hundreds of songs slated for recording, crossing countless boundaries and genres.

Eric Colliers’s musical arrangements and capabilities on stage combined with his smooth rich vocals will leave you with jaw dropping reverence.

Frustrated by being overlooked in the music industry for years, Janine was
compelled to write Singing My Lines.

Song writing and performing is not a choice for me; it’s ingrained in my soul. The melody flows within me, deeper than you’d ever believe.
Songs hit me in the middle of the night, when I wake up, in the shower, while I’m driving, even in the middle of gigging. I can’t ignore them and I won’t.

Max Jackson – Who You Did It With

In the lead up to her trip to CMA Fest Nashville in June, Max Jackson releases her brand new single, “Who You Did It With”. Her latest single is the follow up to the #1 hit, “Little More Country”, and the Top 10 National Country Airplay track, “Fixin’ Things”. Produced by Rod McCormack, the track was penned by Max and Nolan Wynne.

As Max describes the new single, “This is absolutely my most deep release to date. My co-writer Nolan Wynne actually came to the write with the title “Who You Did It With” and had a rough idea for the chorus already. We got talking about memories of situations that were not-so-ideal, but still really fun because of the people we had been there with.

Verse one, for example, is a real story. My now husband and I were just dating & took our first overseas holiday together to Bali. We had the best time & when our final day rolled around, we packed up, headed to the airport just to be told that we had mis-read our flight information & it had left 24 hours earlier”

It was a whole ordeal but honestly, the whole thing brought us so much closer, and we spent the night sleeping on clothes out of our bags on the airport floor, laughing at how ridiculous the whole situation was …. AND it’s still one of our favourite stories to tell now.

So underneath the dreamy pedal steel & driving guitars, the song will make you think of all your favourite people & bring home the point that, at the end of the day, or the end of it all, the most important thing in life is the people we get to spend it with.”

From humble beginnings in the small country town of Coonamble NSW (Pop. 2750), to winning Australia’s biggest country music competition (Toyota Star Maker), playing national & international Country Music Festivals, and a Golden Guitar win; the last eighteen months has been quite the ride for Australian Country Artist, Max Jackson.

MESSAGE FROM MAX:

The perfect way to set you up to hear my new song is so simple.
Think of one of your favourite memories…. got it?
Ok now think …
Was it great because of WHAT I was doing OR because of WHO I got to experience it with.
Press Play

The Washboard Union – Band On Her T-Shirt

JUNO and 9x CCMA Award-winning country band The Washboard Union, are set to release their new single “Band On Her T-Shirt” to Australian Country radio.

It’s carefree summertime country anthem, with production that showcases the band’s ever-evolving sound while highlighting their signature vocal harmonies. The song celebrates a love of live music, and the artists that create it.

It’s the sixth track of new material, from The Washboard Union from their forthcoming album, “WESTERLY”, due on July 12, 2024 via Universal Music. “WESTERLY” is above all a call home to the wild landscapes of the Canadian west that have fueled and inspired the band from their very beginnings, and the songs exemplify the band’s unabashed love affair with country music. Lyrically, the new collection of songs is authentic, honest, fearless, and inspiring, and the album reveals a deeper, more “country” side to the band’s sound than ever before.

The album will feature other recent releases including: “Drink Em Up”, “Neon Needs The Night”, and hit radio tracks “I Run on Country”, which reached #13 at Canadian country radio and “Gather Round” (Top 40).

The Washboard Union, composed of step-brothers Aaron Grain, Chris Duncombe and their best friend David John Roberts, are one of Canada’s top country bands, known for their signature vocal harmonies, and dynamic live performances.

Some of the band’s many successes include over 85 million streams, 380,000 radio spins, one Platinum and four Gold-certified singles in Canada, nine Top 10 hits, and an awe-inspiring 35+ total award wins including JUNO and CCMA Awards.

2024 will see The Washboard Union on the road for their busiest summer and fall to date, with performances across Canada from coast to coast.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Over 85 million streams and 380,000 radio spins
9-Time CCMA Award Winners
“I Run On Country” hit #13 at Canadian country radio and has over 2.8 million streams and video views.
“Gather Round” Top 40 at Canadian country radio and over 1.5 million streams.
Four Gold-certified singles and “Shot of Glory” was certified Platinum in March 2023.
Two Top 5 hits and nine Top 10 hits including “Shot of Glory” and “Country Thunder”.
35+ total award wins and first country band to win the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year.
Shared the stage with artists including Old Dominion, Keith Urban, HARDY, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, and more.
In 2022, the band took their music to 32 towns and cities across Canada on the “Everbound For Your Town” tour.
The band’s most recent album 2020’s “Everbound” earned them CCMA Awards for Group of the Year and Roots Album of the Year.

Rachel Lipsky – Wonky Tonk

Infectious groove! Summer dance party! Country! Are you ready to be teleported back to a honky tonk in the 1990’s? Brooks and Dunn meets Luke Combs – we’re gettin’ WONKY TONK – with Rachel Lipsky. Co-written with Timothy Baker (⅓ of the Old Hickory trio signed to River House Records), produced by number one songwriter, Jeff Coplan.

Chauncey Williams – One Bad Mutha Buckaroo

Featured on Country Top 40 with Fitz as the Launchpad Artist of the Week
Added to more than 150 radio stations nationwide
Added to PickleJar’s “Up All Night” program, syndicated on 57 Cumulus stations nationwide
Receiving airplay on Local Radio Network’s Mainstream Country and Super Star Country formats