CMR Exclusive: Adam Hambrick Chats Music, Family and More

Rising Star Adam Hambrick has been making a significant impact on the country genre with the release of his debut single “Rockin’ All Night Long.” The talented songwriter has penned hits for some of country’s greats including Dan + Shay, Justin Moore, Miranda Lambert and more, and now he’s set to embark on a brand new journey. 

In addition to the release of “Rockin’ All Night Long,” Adam has unveiled another new track just in time to get us all geared up for the warmer months ahead with “All You, All Night, All Summer.” We sat down with the artist on the rise to chat all about his new music, balancing work & family and much more! Check out our exclusive interview with Adam Hambrick here, or watch below.

There is a lot ahead for Adam Hambrick and we can’t wait to see and hear where this new journey takes him! Keep up with Adam by visiting his Official Website, and following him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Levi Hummon Set To Join Hunter Hayes’ “Closer To You Tour”

Rising country star Levi Hummon announced that he will be the special guest on Hunter Hayes’ “Closer to You Tour.”  The tour will kick off in Atlanta, GA on April 18th and make its way across the country with stops in major cities such as Chicago, St. Paul, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles before wrapping in Cincinnati on June 1st. Tickets are AVAILABLE NOW.

“I’m so thrilled to be joining Hunter on his ‘Closer to You Tour,’” shares Hummon.  “I’ve always been a fan of his talent.  I cannot wait to perform some new tunes and meet some amazing people out on the road!”

Levi will also be performing at Love on Fire: An Evening with Thistle Farms at the historic Ryman Auditorium on April 3rd, alongside recent GRAMMY award-winner Brandi Carlile, who is headlining the celebration. Tickets will go on sale March 1. Check out further info on the event page Love On Fire Event. Thistle Farms is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover from trafficking, prostitution and addiction, founded by Hummon’s mother, Reverend Becca Stevens, who was named a CNN “Hero” in 2016.

In addition, Hummon is featured on CCMA award-winning artist Kira’s hit single, “We Should Be Together.” The duet version of the track was just released yesterday and can be heard HERE.

“Closer to You Tour” Dates:

DATE CITY VENUE
April 18th Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
April 25th Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
April 26th Chicago, IL Joe’s Live
April 27th Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
May 2nd Madison, WI The Sylvee
May 3rd Rockford, IL Coranado Performing Arts Center
May 4th Milwaukee, WI The Rave/Eagles Club
May 9th Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore Silver Spring
May 10th Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore Philadelphia
May 11th Columbus, OH EXPRESS LIVE!
May 16th Kansas City, MO Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
May 17th Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
May 18th Grand Junction, CO The Avalon Theatre
May 21st Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
May 23rd San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom
May 24th Anaheim, CA House of Blues Anaheim
May 25th Los Angeles, CA The Fonda Theatre
May 30th Cleveland, OH Agora Theater & Ballroom
May 31st Lexington, KY Manchester Music Hall
June 1st Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s

CRS 2019 Wraps Up Its 50th Anniversary With New Faces of Country Music Show

The 50th Anniversary Country Radio Seminar was an outstanding week in Nashville for industry and media professionals. To say that an epic year is ahead in country music doesn’t even begin to describe what is in store for country fans. The new music that is ahead from country newcomers to seasoned artists will leave listeners fulfilled.

The country radio seminar could not come to an end without first recognizing the New Faces in country music. Each year, 5 artists are recognized and take the stage during a prestigious dinner event and showcase their talents to a room full of radio program directors, music directors, media personnel and more. It is a coveted experience for any artist that gets a spot on this bill and the 5 artists recognized this year sure did deliver.

Triple Tigers recording artist Russell Dickerson opened up the show with action-packed set! From start to finish, his performance was magical. Performing his brand new single “Every Little Thing” and his two number one hits, “Blue Tacoma” and “Yours”, the energy never once waned. Closing out his set with “Girls Night Out,” Dickerson gave every [little] thing he had and then some, leaving the attendees with a memory that will not be forgotten.

Stoney Creek Records singer/songwriter Lindsay Ell took the stage and delivered an impressive set. Her vocals are absolutely on par, but her musicianship stole the show. Not only did she evoke emotion with her songs, she completely tied it together with her guitar shredding skills. If folks weren’t taking Ell serious before, they certainly are now after her incredible performance. Well done Lindsay Ell, well done!

Stoney Creek Records is on fire as of late with the artists on their roster, and Jimmie Allen was next to take the stage. His bright smile and smooth vocals radiated throughout the room and he is an absolute joy to see on stage. Allen gave it his “Best Shot” and then some with an outstanding performance, even coming out into the crowd to personally shake hands and thank those to help get him to where he is today. 2019 is no doubt going to be a break-through year for the artist and we can’t wait to see (and hear) all the great things ahead for him.

Arista Nashville’s recording group LANCO followed next and treated attendees to another level of energy throughout their set. Highlighting hit singles from debut album Hallelujah Nights, LANCO left a lasting impression. It is no wonder that they have been selling-out their shows, in just the few songs we were treated to, their live performance is fantastic. When these 5 guys take the stage, it is game one! LANCO is one you definitely want to catch if they head to a city near you.

Closing out the evening was Curb Records singer/songwriter Dylan Scott. The rising star has worked hard throughout his career and it was fulfilling to see him have his moment to shine in front of country radio that evening. There is no doubt that y’all will start hearing a lot more of Dylan Scott on a radio station near you. Scott’s performance was strong and 2019 will likely be a game changer for the artist on the rise.

***Photos Courtesy of Jon Currier Photography

54th Annual ACM Award Nominees Revealed

The Academy of Country Music announced today the nominees for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. Iconic entertainer and sixteen-time ACM Award® winner Reba McEntire will return to host LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

This year will also mark the return of the ACM Artist of the Decade Honor which will be announced in the coming weeks. Only five other honorees have received this award, including Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988, Garth Brooks in 1998 and George Strait in 2009.

Reba McEntire appeared live today on “CBS This Morning” to announce this year’s ACM Award nominees for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Duo of the Year, Group of the Year and Song of the Year. Reba also revealed nominees for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year on Facebook Live on her Facebook page, which was shared on Academy of Country Music’s Facebook page and CBS This Morning’s Facebook page. Additional nominees were announced on ETonline.com.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

DUO OF THE YEAR
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Danielle Bradbery
Lindsay Ell
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Jordan Davis
Michael Ray
Mitchell Tenpenny

NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
High Valley
LANCO
Runaway June

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay
Producers: Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers / Matt Dragstrem
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

Desperate Man – Eric Church
Producers: Jay Joyce / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville

From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb / Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Nashville

Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk / Daniel Tashian / Kacey Musgraves
Record Label: MCA Nashville

The Mountain – Dierks Bentley
Producers: Ross Copperman / Jon Randall Stewart / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Down to the Honky Tonk – Jake Owen
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Big Loud Records

Heaven – Kane Brown
Producer: Dann Huff / Polow Da Don
Record Label: RCA Nashville

Meant To Be – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Wilshire for Rock The Soul Ent
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan
Producers: Jeff Stevens / Jody Stevens
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Tequila – Dan + Shay
Producers: Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
Break Up In The End – Cole Swindell
Writers: Jessie Jo Dillon / Chase McGill / Jon Nite
Publishers: EMI April Music Inc. / Nite Writer Music (ASCAP) / Songs of Universal, Inc. / Plum Nelly (BMI) / Big Music Machine (BMI)/ Big Ass Pile Of Dimes Music (BMI)

Broken Halos – Chris Stapleton
Writers: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton
Publishers: WB Music Corp./House of Sea Gayle Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights/Spirit Catalog Holdings, S.a.r.l. admin. by Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP); Straight Six Music (BMI)

Meant To Be – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
Writers: David Garcia, Tyler Hubbard, Joshua Miller, Bebe Rexha
Publishers: BMG Platinum Songs/Kiss Me If You Can Music (BMI) (all rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC) Big Loud Mountain (BMI) and T Hubb Publishing (BMI). All Rights Administered by Round Hill Works. Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on behalf of itself and Songs of the Corn and Jack 10 Publishing. Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)

Space Cowboy – Kacey Musgraves
Writers: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: Smack Hits/Smack Songs, admin by Kobalt Music Group ltd. (GMR); Universal Music Works/We Are Creative NBaSmack Hits/Smack Songs, LLC, admin. by Kobalt Music Group Ltd. (GMR); Universal Music Works/We Are Creative Nation/Jake and Mack Music, admin. by Universal Music Works; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./351 Music (BMI).

Tequila – Dan + Shay
Writers: Nicolle Galyon / Jordan Reynolds / Dan Smyers
Publishers: Beats and Banjos (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), A Girl Named Charlie (BMI) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Buckeye26 (ASCAP) / Jreynmusic (ASCAP)

Yours – Russell Dickerson
Writers: Casey Brown / Russell Dickerson / Parker Welling
Publishers: BMG Platinum Songs/Kailey’s Dream / So Essential Tunes / Not Just Another Song Publishing / Hillbilly Science and Research Publishing/Trailerlily Music

VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
Babe – Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift
Producer: Roger Hunt
Director: Anthony Mandler

Burn Out – Midland
Producer: Ben Skipworth
Director: TK McKamy / Cameron Duddy

Burning Man – Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
Producer: Nate Eggert
Director: Wes Edwards

Drunk Girl – Chris Janson
Producer: Ben Skipworth
Director: Jeff Venable

Shoot Me Straight – Brothers Osborne
Producer: April Kimbrell
Director: Wes Edwards / Ryan Silver

Tequila – Dan + Shay
Producer: Christen Pinkston
Director: Patrick Tracy

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR*(Off Camera Award)
Ross Copperman
Ashley Gorley
Shane McAnally
Chase McGill
Josh Osborne

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Burning Man – Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
Producers: Ross Copperman / Jon Randall Stewart / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Drowns the Whiskey – Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Labels: Macon Music, LLC; Broken Bow Records; BBR Music Group; BMG

Everything’s Gonna Be Alright – David Lee Murphy featuring Kenny Chesney
Producers: Buddy Cannon / Kenny Chesney / David Lee Murphy
Record Label: Reviver Records

Keeping Score – Dan + Shay featuring Kelly Clarkson
Producers: Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

Meant To Be – Bebe Rexha Featuring Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Wilshire for Rock The Soul Ent
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Kip Moore Set To Release “The Bull” As New Single To Country Radio

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore is unleashing “The Bull,” as the next single from his studio album SLOWHEART. With a take-no-prisoners attitude and a spiraling acoustic guitar lick, the song became a quick standout on the album, immediately resonating with Moore’s fierce fanbase during his energetic live performances.

Co-written by Jon Randall and Luke Dick, the song marks Moore’s first-ever outside recording, available HERE. 

“This song embodies who I am and what we’ve been doing on the road as a band for years,” said Moore. “I think it’s something a lot of people can relate to, having to get back up and keep going after what you believe in. I’ve been waiting on this song to be heard.”

Moore was also recently recognized for his global success and growth, with a nomination for CMA’s International Achievement Award. The nod follows the recent extension of his Room To Spare: Acoustic Tour, following a sold-out run last fall.

Moore will head out on a stacked tour next month with shows scheduled in the U.S., Canada and The U.K. where tickets to all four dates of his upcoming U.K. shows in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester sold out within minutes of going on sale. Moore has relentlessly poured his energy into nurturing his international fanbase, with Music Rowhighlighting “Moore is part of a groundswell of rising country artists with a focus on building their international presence, and with good reason.”

Moore’s new single “The Bull” is taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART, that also spawned his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” SLOWHEART garnered instant praise from critics as the “sound of an uncompromising, genre-defying artist firing on all cylinders,” (NOISEY) as well landing on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show and many more.

SLOWHEART follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore’s sophomore album WILD ONES and his PLATINUM debut album UP ALL NIGHT that spawned three No. One hit singles, including GOLD certified “Beer Money,” PLATINUM certified “Hey Pretty Girl,” and the DOUBLE PLATINUM breakout hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck.”

For more information, visit kipmoore.net.