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“Over In The Holler” was released by Adam Wayne May 1st and is currently going for adds.

Who is Adam Wayne?

Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Actor, Performer Adam Wayne also picks a flat-top guitar and writes soulful songs. Being influenced from a musically talented family, Adam’s knack for singing, songwriting and guitar playing came at an early age. While living in Nashville at a young age of 23, he checked out the music scene and worked as a bouncer at the worlds famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge where he rubbed elbows with Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock and recalls carding Miranda Lambert. In the thick of music city, he recalls rooming with songwriters and singers like Jon Pardi, who had that same aspiration in music. Adam has been mentored by very talented singer/songwriters and artists, just like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, he was mentored by some of the best.

From outdoor festivals, dance halls, ballrooms to your standard honkytonk, he has opened for various well-known artists: Easton Corbin, Shooter Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, Hoe Nichols, Chris Janson and Trace Adkins. He has performed in front of 10,000 fans opening for Frankie Ballard and Texas country music artist Aaron Watson, The Casey Donahew Band and The Josh Abbott Band. He has also shared the stage with Martin Zeller, Josh Thompson, Kevin Sharp, Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash’s Guitar Player), Billy Don Burns and Outlaw Country music artist Eric Lee Beddingfield and the late Wayne Mills. He has had the opportunity to open for country legends “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” and share the stage with members of the mega group “Alabama”.

Adam has released songs to country radio, “Down Every Road There’s A Rodeo”, “Keep On Pushing Ahead”, “Give All Your Love”, “Over In The Holler”. This May he releases “Goin’ Off Grid”.

His drive and perseverance in music has channeled him into acting, He was cast as an extra in a Jon Voight / James Caan / Melanie Griffith movie, “J.L Family Ranch” and hekd a private concert for Jon Voight and the crew in Kentucky. Adam was also cast as an extra in a Nicolas Cage film in 2017.

He continues to perform across the U.S and record songs in pursuit of making great music; something unique, humble-some and down to Earth. He’s Country and Folky with Gospel at heart! He is just a good ole’ hard working country boy, guaranteed to stand his ground and stick around to make waves in this ever changing industry.

You will never hear a fake beat in his music, he’s real and passionate about country music and grassroots will always be the forefront of his style. His songs have been called, “unique and poetic”. He has a zest for performing his craft and is passionate about developing his entertainment career.

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”

Multi-platinum selling band Parmalee release their next single “Girl In Mine” the follow up to their back-to-back No. 1 hits. Since moving to town with their No. 1 hit “Carolina”, Parmalee has seen a resurgence that is “one of the most under-reported success stories of the last year” (Morning Hangover) – first with their multinational No. 1 smash “Just the Way” with Blanco Brown – which was the most played song on iHeart Country US in 2021 – then their recent multi-week smash hit “Take My Name.” Now that they’ve just hit more than 1 billion on-demand streams (and counting) in their tenure as a band, Parmalee continues their new recipe for success with “Girl In Mine” .

The song was written by Matt Thomas, Ashley Gorley (who has garnered more than 60 No.1 songs at Country radio), David Fanning (who also produced the track), Travis Wood and Casey Brown. Like “Take My Name,” “Girl In Mine” had fans hooked on the song after teasing it on TikTok. With more than 1.8 million TikTok views of front man Matt singing the chorus, TikTok creators have mimicked the video and put their own spin on it.

“With ‘Just The Way’ and ‘Take My Name,’ we really found something that connected with our fans,” says Matt Thomas of Parmalee. “We look forward to continuing that with our new single ‘Girl In Mine.'”

In July 2021, Parmalee released “For You”, a 13-track project which garnered critical acclaim with American Songwriter praising it as “authentically real, genuinely inspired”, Sounds Like Nashville predicting it to be the “next big move in their musical journey” and Billboard saying “Parmalee finds itself in the enviable position of being able to tap into multiple audiences”. Primarily written by Parmalee lead singer Matt Thomas, “For You” draws from personal experiences to speak directly to the heart of their fans, honing in on that connection to make for their most harmonious project yet.

About Parmalee:

ACM “New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year” nominee Parmalee is one of Country music’s most successful acts: the Platinum-selling band of brothers is one of only four groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10 singles from a debut Country album. Since their debut at Country radio, Parmalee has earned over 1 billion on-demand streams. Heralded as “Country Music’s Breakout Stars” by MSN Entertainment, Parmalee has supported Brad Paisley and Jake Owen on national tours while finding time to perform on NBC’s TODAY show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Late Late Show, FOX & Friends All American Summer Concert Series, MLB Central’s Studio 21, The Queen Latifah Show, and more. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain, the North Carolina natives had a legendary return to the top of the charts with their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way” with their follow up single, “Take My Name” from their new album “For You”, then becoming a multi-week No. 1 hit at Country radio.

Rising Country Rock Singer-Songwriter Dan Henwood Shares His Love Of The Land In New Single ‘This Is Us’

Rising South-East Queensland country rock singer-songwriter Dan Henwood is rapidly finding his place amongst the country music scene. Set to release his new offering ‘This Is Us’ on May 12th, the song, which was co-written with multi-Golden Guitar winner, Lyn Bowtell, tells the tale about being in love and having a good time. This traditional country track with a modern twist also talks about the people on the land, what they do and who they are.

“This song means a lot to me. I grew up on songwriters such as Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar Daley and I’ve always wanted to write like them and be able to share my own stories through music to a wide audience by traveling the country”.

At just 22, Dan Henwood is a 2x graduate of the CMAA Junior Academy. Since the age of 11 when he first picked up a guitar, Dan has been honing his craft as a singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Inspired by the great Lee Kernaghan and The Wolfe Brothers, Dan is stepping out with a new set of songs, capturing a traditional country sound whilst harmonising it to modern country rock. His new release compliments his love and feel for the genre.

Dan has performed alongside The Wolfe Brothers where he has been invited to play guitar live on stage at numerous shows. His skill has taken him on the road through many new towns as a session guitarist. Recently nominated in all categories in the Country Music People’s Choice Awards Finals, Dan has gone on to writing new material that he’s excited to share and bring his music to a town near you.

This past year has been history-making for Jelly Roll, including selling out his hometown venue – Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena – for more than 16,000 fans, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, scoring his first Country radio No. 1, a two-week Rock No. 1, and topping Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart for an astounding 25 straight weeks. Jelly’s run marked the longest reign ever to date, for any artist, on the chart.

Following his sold-out Nashville Bridgestone Arena show, he released the riveting anthem “Need A Favor”, which tells the story of man on the verge of losing the love of his life. With nowhere else to turn, he looks to God to do him a favor, even if he doesn’t deserve it. Delving into the internal fight between faith and vices, “Need A Favor” features a gritty rock melody both sonically and lyrically.

The track is another prime example of Jelly Roll’s earnest storytelling and humility. Like his previous single, “Son of a Sinner” we find a man in a moment of vulnerability finally coming face to face with his faults.

Recently, Jelly Roll swept the 2023 CMT Music Awards winning Male Video of the Year, Breakthrough Male Video of the Year and CMT Digital-First performance of the Year, while he performed “Need a Favor” on television for the first time in his career.

Watch Jelly Roll Perform “Need A Favor” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards HERE

Announcing his 2023 44-city Backroad Baptism Tour, which features an all-star line-up of openers: Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf, and Josh Adam Meyers. The tour kicks off in February 2023 and runs through May 2023, with stops in major cities across the United States.

In addition to the Backroad Baptism Tour, Jelly Roll will serve as direct support for Eric Church this fall, further cementing his rise to mainstream success.

Jelly Roll’s highly anticipated album, “Whitsitt Chapel”, arrives on June 2nd, with “Need A Favor”, “She” and “Unlive” all set to feature.

About Jelly Roll:

Outright genre-bending singer/songwriter/rapper Jelly Roll has quietly been building a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. Since his days selling his mix tapes out of his car, he has constantly been releasing new music (more than 24 albums), touring relentlessly, consistently topping various iTunes charts, engaging a rabid fanbase and creating videos that have amassed nearly 2 billion views on YouTube. He pairs deeply personal lyrics with music that blends Old-school Rap, Classic Rock, Country, and Soul to create music that is therapeutic, raw and tackles the heaviness in life.

His 2020 single “Save Me” – a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights, with more than 141 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA . Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighbourhood, the former addict and drug dealer released his album “Ballads of the Broken” in 2021, ahead of his sold-out hometown show at the famous Ryman Auditorium, which sold out in under an hour. The introspective 10-track album shows Jelly Roll’s growth as an artist and man, drawing from his personal experiences to tell the story of a man who has been through the ringer and isn’t afraid to share his raw truth, featuring his multi-week No. 1 Rock hit “Dead Man Walking” and his No. 1 Country debut single “Son of a Sinner”. Now after a history-making “breakthrough year” (American Songwriter), having just sold-out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and released the riveting anthem “Need A Favor” along with the soul-stirring ballad “she” from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, the reigning No. 1 of Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart for 25 weeks is well on his way to mainstream, multi-genre stardom.

Straddling the intersection of country, rock and pop, Hinterland have pushed the genre boundaries with each release, demonstrating their ability to adapt, their various influences and their broad appeal. Not only are Hinterland not afraid to take risks, they seem to revel in it. So brings us to their highly anticipated first single for 2023, “Fragile”.

“Fragile” is yet another sonic departure for the band, this time taking a hard swerve into the world of pop-country. “Fragile” invites you into the overly analytical mind of Hinterland singer/guitarist, Jesse Emmanuel, and her struggles with her own mental health after some heavy life experiences and reflection during the pandemic lockdowns. “Fragile” is a bit like Taylor Swift’s “Anti Hero” if she made it during her Red era – dealing with feelings of inadequacy and childhood traumas but with an upbeat, catchy melody with a hook in every line.

“It felt like I was being beaten over the head with super happy ‘love yourself’, ‘you’re perfect the just the way you are’, ‘life is great so let’s party!’ songs,” Jesse explains, “which are fine of course, but I was going through some real introspective stuff, not loving everything about myself and trying to figure out how to improve. I think that’s an important message – it’s ok to feel confused, to want to make changes, to seek therapy. A lot of the things that shape us are out of our control and there’s something powerful about admitting that you’re a work in progress.”

Emmanuel was also coming to terms with her personal journey, processing her formative years with an overwhelmed Mum and rockstar Dad (guitar legend Phil Emmanuel) and now facing the challenges of motherhood herself, juxtaposed with her new “online” persona as a country star, navigating social media and all the self-identity pitfalls that entails.

“With all that heavy on my mind, I wrote ‘Fragile’. It’s not doom and gloom, though. I like to find the humour in everything. Maybe that’s another problematic coping mechanism, but Fragile is a good example of working through those thoughts. I really hope that people can relate to some of these feelings and enjoy my little anecdotes.”

Emmanuel brought the song to her bandmates, siblings Robbie and Rachel Bostock who quickly recognised it as the perfect opportunity to show another side of Hinterland. A clear difference to the pop-country tropes of whiskey, beer, small towns and utes, ‘Fragile’ is here to explore real emotion and the human experience in a truly progressive move for country music.

Get ready to saddle up, because country music duo Zac & George are back and better than ever with their latest smash hit single, “Sleep On It”. After a hugely successful NSW tour that left crowds in Sydney and Wagga Wagga begging for more, the dynamic duo is once again ready to set the country music scene ablaze with their soulful harmonies and head-turning melodies.

Distributed via MGM, “Sleep On It” is the perfect example of Zac & George’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional country sounds with a modern twist. Co-written by the duo and their good friend Nicole Miller, who hails from Nashville, this song is sure to make your heart sing with its up-tempo contemporary vibe. And let’s not forget about the incredible co-production skills of ARIA award-winning MSquared Productions, helmed by Michael Paynter and Michael DeLorenzis.

Zac & George have been waiting for just the right moment to release this gem, and they couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with their devoted fans. “We knew we had something special on our hands the day we wrote ‘Sleep On It’,” says Zac. “It’s been tough keeping it under wraps, but we’re excited for everyone to finally hear it,” adds George.

In addition to their previous chart-topping success, it’s worth noting that both of Zac & George’s previous singles, “Bar Stool” and “Red Wine & Roses”, landed in the top 10 on the National Country Airplay charts. This impressive achievement is a testament to the duo’s undeniable talent and their ability to captivate audiences with their music. With their latest single “Sleep On It” already generating buzz, there’s no doubt that Zac & George are destined for even greater success.

To celebrate the release of “Sleep On It”, Zac & George are taking their show on the road and headlining at Dirt N Dust in Julia Creek in late April, as well as supporting The Wolfe Brothers at the Pre-Rodeo Street Party in Nebo mid-May. These festivals are the perfect opportunity for Zac & George to showcase their talent and entertain their fans. “Performing live is why we do the music for,” says George.

So, grab your boots, put on your Stetson, and get ready for Zac & George’s latest toe-tapping, heartwarming single, “Sleep On It”.

Who is Adam Wayne?

Born Of The Minnesota Woods, Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Actor, Performer Adam Wayne also picks a flat-top guitar and writes soulful songs. Being influenced from a musically talented family, Adam’s knack for singing, songwriting and guitar playing came at an early age. While living in Nashville at a young age of 23, he checked out the music scene and worked as a bouncer at the worlds famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge where he rubbed elbows with Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock and recalls carding Miranda Lambert. In the thick of music city, he recalls rooming with songwriters and singers like Jon Pardi, who had that same aspiration in music. Adam has been mentored by very talented singer/songwriters and artists, just like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, he was mentored by some of the best.

From outdoor festivals, dance halls, ballrooms to your standard honkytonk, he has opened for various well-known artists; Easton Corbin, Shooter Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Granger Smith, Joe Nichols, Chris Janson and Trace Adkins. He has performed in front of 10,000 fans opening for Frankie Ballard and Texas country music artists Aaron Watson, The Casey Donahew Band and The Josh Abbott Band. He has also shared the stage with Martin Zeller, Josh Thompson, Kevin Sharp, Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash’s Guitar Player), Billy Don Burns and Outlaw Country music artists Eric Lee Beddingfield and the late Wayne Mills. He has had the opportunity to open for country legends “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band” and share the stage with members of the mega group “Alabama”.

Adam has released songs to country radio, “Down Every Road There’s A Rodeo”, “Keep On Pushing Ahead” , “Give All Your Love” and this May Adam releases his 4th National release “Over In The Holler”. A song about the hard working farmer.

His drive and perseverance in music has channeled him into acting. He was cast as an extra in a Jon Voight / James Caan / Melanie Griffith movie, “J.L Family Ranch” and held a private concert for Jon Voight and the crew in Kentucky. Adam was also cast as an extra in a Nicolas Cage film in 2017.

He continues to perform across the U.S and record songs in pursuit of making great music; something unique, humble-some and down to Earth. He’s Country and Folky with Gospel at heart! He is just a good ole’ hard working country boy, guaranteed to stand his ground and stick around to make waves in this ever changing industry.

You will never hear a fake beat in his music, he’s real and passionate about country music and grassroots will always be the forefront of his style. His songs have been called, “unique and poetic”. He has a zest for performing his craft and is passionate about developing his entertainment career.

“A Memorable Artist With Memorable Songs”

In 1932, Australia was a different place. It was the middle of the Great Depression, jobs were scarce, and money was tight.

Still, we had a few things to look forward to as it was the year the Sydney Harbour Bridge was being opened after eight long, expensive years.

Our heroes were Don Bradman, Phar Lap, and a nine-year-old boy from Leongatha in South Eastern Victoria named Lennie Gwyther.

Lennie made headlines all over the country when he rode his pony solo, 1200 miles return, to watch the opening of the bridge. Along the way he won the hearts of Australians everywhere. ‘Lennie You’re A Legend’ celebrates Lennie’s story.

Golden Guitar winning singer/songwriter Matt Scullion loves Australia, and his forthcoming album ‘Nation Of Abbreviation’ certainly reflects his passion for our sleeping stories and larger than life characters.

Written over many dusty road trips and recorded in his recently built home studio in Glencoe NSW, Matt took a giant leap of faith playing most of the instruments and producing it himself.

But then again, Matt’s always been a songwriter in demand, having his songs recorded by the likes of Lee Kernaghan, Tania Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, Travis Collins, Amber Lawrence, and even legendary rockers Cold Chisel. Twenty-Six of those going to the top spot on the charts.

Multi-award winner and fourth highest-selling Australian Country artist of 2022, Kirsty Lee Akers, is hitting the airwaves with a quirky new single, Getting Over You. Out on April 28, the track is described by Akers as a “happy break-up song” about a relationship that ends with no regrets. A welcome alternative to the countless angry break-up anthems in the world, the track channels the idea that even though relationships end, often the two people would do it all over again because what they had was something special.

“Jesse (Anderson) and I often joke that if we ever broke up, we would have to meet up on the weekends because we would miss each other so much.” – Kirsty said.

“Rather than being bitter and doing the things people expect when your relationship ends, this song is about being grateful with what you had, rather than something you regret.”

The track was co-written by Akers, and fellow hitmakers The Wolfe Brothers during the COVID-19 lockdown period, which tested many relationships, with many not making the distance. It was recorded and produced by Kirsty and her long-time band members, Paul Bain and Dan Ebbels.

The past 2 years have been a whirlwind for Akers. As well as starring on Channel 9’s reality show ‘The Block’ alongside her husband Jesse Anderson, Akers grabbed a Golden Guitar, and her self-produced 6th studio album proved a career-defining release across all charts (ARIA #1 Australian all genres, ARIA #1 Country).

About Kirsty Lee Akers

Kirsty Lee Akers is one of Australia’s most unique and authentic recording artists. A rare talent who is proud of her indigenous heritage as a woman of the Wonnarua nation. Akers is the only artist in history to have won three of the major prizes in Australian Country Music; Toyota Star Maker, Telstra Road to Discovery and a Golden Guitar Award (Two in total).

Despite a global pandemic, 2021 saw Kirsty defy the odds, and take out her second Golden Guitar Award (Vocal Collaboration with Amber Lawrence, Dianna Corcoran, and Aleyce Simmonds). Akers decided to record her 6th album during the remainder of the lockdown, but she was quickly interrupted as Akers and her husband, Jesse Anderson, were cast on Channel 9’s top-rating reality show ‘The Block’. After winning hearts across Australia on the TV show, the album was completed in late 2021.

On April 15, 2022, ‘Wild’ was released. The album has turned out to be a career-defining project. It became the #1 album released by any Australian artist across the nation on debut. It also took out the #11 ARIA spot for all genres globally, and #1 ARIA Country Album chart position. To top things off, Kirsty became one of the youngest artists ever to be inducted into the Country Music ‘Hands of Fame’ alongside artists like Slim Dusty, Keith Urban and Troy Cassar-Daley.

The track is released through Kirsty’s independent record label, Rider Records.

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain presents the Royal Edition the Deluxe Version of her acclaimed new album, Queen Of Me, out now via Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records. Listen to Queen of Me (Royal Edition)-HERE.

She delivers the definitive edition of Queen Of Me with five extra tracks. Among the additional material, she serves up two new originals – “Bone Dry” and “Wanted Man.”

Of “Bone Dry”, Shania says “I wrote Bone Dry alone on the acoustic guitar and the song is about having everything in the world but still feeling empty. I guess it’s about whatever you want it to be about as the listener but there is some reading between the lines with this song! I remember waking up thinking I’ve got everything I could want in the world; I should wake up super happy and feeling grateful and enthusiastic about the day. But the good life I have now compared to my underprivileged youth can sometimes leave me feeling impatient and impossible to satisfy. Bone Dry is my reflection on how money, beauty, fame, power, elements that really don’t bring genuine fulfillment. It’s the simple things in life that do for me personally. Like the joy of parenting, being in love, smelling roses, the company of animals, dreaming, creative freedom, nature. When I stay connected to these things, I’m truly happy and whole.”

Shania also invited hip-hop country trailblazer Breland to accompany her on a dynamic reimagining of “Inhale/Exhale AIR.” “I am a huge Shania Twain fan and have always dreamt of singing on a song with her. The first Super Bowl I can remember watching was the one that she played halftime, and once I got into country music as an artist, she was my number one dream collab. What she represents for country music and beyond is so important, and she’s opened up doors for artists like me. It was a no-brainer for me to be on this song and I’m looking forward to playing some shows with her this summer.” Says Breland

She completed the collection with a striking and spirited acoustic rendition of “Queen of Me” and the buzzing “Giddy Up!” (Malibu Babie Remix). Check out the full tracklisting below.

Next up, the Queen of Me Tour kicks off on Friday, April 28th at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA and makes stops across North America and Europe in Vancouver, Denver, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, Dublin and more before wrapping up on November 14th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

Twain also recently attended the CMT Music Awards at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where she accepted the Equal Play Award, which recognizes artists who are vocal advocates for elevating diverse and underrepresented voices in country music.

Get ready for more from the Queen this summer!