Carly Pearce Soars In To The Top 5 At Country Radio with Debut Hit Single “Every Little Thing”

When SiriusXM’s The Highway gave “Every Little Thing” its first spin in December 2016, CARLY PEARCE was cautiously optimistic after several career false starts. Now, the song she co-penned alongside producer busbee and songwriter Emily Shackleton is validating the dream Carly has been working towards since she was just five years old. Carly is the only solo female currently in the Top 5 at Country radio as the haunting lead single soars on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week while she moves up to No. 3 on Billboard’s all-genre Emerging Artists chart.

Dubbed “the best country debut of 2017” (Uproxx), EVERY LITTLE THING (Big Machine Records) launched at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart while the title track reigns as the No. 1 selling Country song for the past last week, according to Nielsen.

Last week People’s Ones To Watch “new voice of Country” spent a packed 72 hours in NYC that included, performing the blockbuster ballad on NBC’s TODAY show, chatting with The Bachelorette (Season 11) for Podcast One’s Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, going live on The Morning Breath with hosts Jackie (@jakieoproblems) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) before jetting off to Toronto to continue promoting her widely-acclaimed new tunes. A mere 24 hours later she was back in Nashville singing for her 45th time at the Grand Ole Opry.

Taking the newfound success in stride, Carly reflected on her journey telling the New York Post, “I worked at a mall, I cleaned Airbnbs. I learned humility — and that you’re never guaranteed anything.” The Kentucky native honed her traditional vocal stylings touring with Bluegrass band at age 11, leaving high school at 16 to perform six shows a day in the Country show at Dollywood and has spent the last eight years in Nashville making ends meet between writers’ rounds and recording.

Already scoring a three-week No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway with “Every Little Thing,” Carly recently earned her second chart-topper on the platform with “If My Name Was Whiskey.” Her present standing at terrestrial radio solidifies Carly as one of only four women to crack the Top 10 in the format this year. Additionally, she was previously selected for iHeart On The Verge and as Cox Media’s first Plugged In artist. The momentum has resulted in over 10,000 downloads each week and excess of 30 million on-demand streams to date.

Carly is on the road providing direct support for Brett Young’s CALIVILLE TOUR with dates already sold-out throughout the fall. She has also been tapped for Country Rising: Downtown Jam benefit concert (#CountryRising) at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on November 12 as well as Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight: New Year’s Eve in Nashville (#NashvilleNYE) alongside Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Cheap Trick, Jonny P and the Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

For a full list of tour dates and more, visit CarlyPearce.com.

Kip Moore Celebrates Fourth No. 1 Single with “More Girls Like You”

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore is celebrating his 4th career No. One with his “rousing” (UpRoxx) single “More Girls Like You” landing the top spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay chart. Co-written by Moore, alongside Steven Olsen, Josh Miller and David Garcia, the anthemic track instantly engaged fans and country radio, as well as offered a “sonic clue” (Rolling Stone) as the lead track taken from his recently-released and critically-acclaimed third studio album SLOWHEART. 

“I found a lot of peace in staying authentic to my own true feelings as a person and my music,” said Moore.  “I’ve always believed that magic can truly happen once you tap into the core of who you are and what you feel.  To see that music resonate and this song ultimately reach No. one is far beyond what I imagined. I’m so thankful to my team, everyone at country radio and the fans for getting behind this song, we couldn’t have done it without you all.”

With no signs of slowing down this year, Moore will also hit the road with Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen for a limited run this December as part of a special solo acoustic stint dubbed TALL TALES AND THE TRUTH TOUR. The singer/songwriters will take the stage together each night, performing and sharing the intimate stories behind their songs, for a one-of-a-kind experience. Kicking off in Denver, CO on 12/7, they will also stop in Lincoln, NE (12/8), Washington D.C. (12/13) and wrap in New York City on 12/14. Tickets will go on sale starting 10/27 at 10am CT here. 

For more information and a full list of tour dates visit kipmoore.net. 

Russell Dickerson Teams Up with Spotify To Launch New Program, RISE

Spotify chooses Nashville-native Russell Dickerson for the launch of their new program RISE, designed to identify and break the next wave of music superstars. With a large impression on the platform, Dickerson is the only artist of his format included included in the program’s inauguration.

“Spotify is a pioneer in this industry, and I couldn’t be more stoked to have the attention and belief from this incredible team,” said Dickerson. “I’m ready to do big things together!”

By harnessing its unmatched cultural influence and 140+ million music fans, Spotify will launch these artists of exceptional talent into the world through a dynamic combination of multi-tiered marketing and editorial programming on Spotify.

The launch of RISE includes on platform, out of home, digital and social promotion in addition to special, mixed-media RISE playlists. RISE artists will also benefit from editorial programming across Spotify’s platform, connecting the artist with new and existing fans. In the coming months, Spotify will create one-of-a-kind experiential events for each RISE artist and release bespoke audio and video content that dives deep into the story behind each rising star.

Dickerson is one of four genre-diverse artists to kick off Spotify RISE, the others being pop-sensation Kim Petras; pop/rock artist Lauv; and hip hop artist Trippie Redd. Launching in the U.S, Canada and the U.K., the program will add four new artists every few months, supporting a total of 16 emerging artists per year.

Delta Air Lines is also supporting RISE on aircraft seat backs through their Delta Artist Spotlight program.

“Spotify is committed to supporting the careers of artists of every level, including the next generation of global superstars” said Troy Carter, Spotify’s Global Head of Creator Services. “RISE is a powerful platform and an investment towards the future of emerging artists and the fans who discovered them first.”

Check out spotify.com/RISE to join the journey.

Jason Aldean Releases Cover of “I Won’t Back Down” From Saturday Night Live Performance, Proceeds Benefit Victims From Las Vegas Shooting

Jason Aldean’s message of unity and powerful cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Town” on Saturday Night Live from Oct. 7 is available across digital retailers and streaming services HERE and will continue to rollout with additional partners. All proceeds raised will go towards the Direct Impact Fund to benefit victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

“This week, we witnessed one of the worst tragedies in American history,” said Aldean during his cold open of Saturday Night Live on Oct. 7. “Like everyone, I’m struggling to understand what happened that night and how to pick up the pieces and start to heal. So many people are hurting. There are children, parents, brothers, sisters, friends — they’re all part of our family. So I want to say to them: We hurt for you and we hurt with you. But you can be sure we’re going to walk through these tough times together, every step of the way, because when America is at its best, our bond and our spirit, it’s unbreakable.”

To re-listen to Aldean’s heartflect version of Tom Petty’s iconic hit “I Won’t Back Down,” click HERE.

Fans can also help support the victims of the Las Vegas shooting by purchasing a custom printed “We Won’t Back Down” t-shirt here or by texting VEGAS to 91999 to donate.

For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

About The Direct Impact Fund:
The Direct Impact Fund is an independent, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on providing fast, effective, and transparent help to those affected by natural and manmade disasters. All donations collected by the Direct Impact Fund reach the intended beneficiary.

Brantley Gilbert Announces 2018 “The Ones That Like Me Tour”

Brantley Gilbert spent all of 2017 taking his music to the people. Working the Rust Belt, the Heartland, the mid-South, the deep South and the Northeast, Gilbert knows it’s the people who make – and keep – the music strong. As Billboard said of the Georgia born’n’raised songwriter, “Brantley Gilbert knows his audience. With a pair of platinum albums and nine of his singles being certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum, Gilbert’s music strikes a chord with people.”

And that’s exactly why he’s calling this year’s tour The Ones That Like Me 2018.

“People tell you all kinds of things about marketing,” Gilbert says of his tour’s name. “But I want to call it something that speaks to what this tour is: a chance for me to get together with all the people out there who get this music, who believe in these songs and live their lives just like the people back home do. We are all proud Americans, who try to stand up and do the right thing. That isn’t marketing, that’s life – and that’s what my music is made of.”

Having spent the summer playing – and selling out — hard ticket dates in amphitheaters, as well as handful of festivals as headliner, Gilbert got to look the BG Nation in the eye. As he’s home waiting for the birth of his first child, he’s reflected on the power and the heart of those people, and he’s even more determined to give them a show that gives back everything they are!

“I say every album is a chapter of my life,” Gilbert explains, as the first 19 dates of his tour go on-sale. “It’s real, even when it’s simple – because life is pretty simple, even when it’s rough. ‘One Hell of an Amen’ looks some tough stuff in the eye, and stands tall. It’s how I was raised, and I think everyone in the BG Nation feels it the same way. So these aren’t just my songs, they’re the songs of all of our lives. When I get back out there, man, we’re gonna have even more life to lift up and celebrate.”

The Ones That Like Me 2018 Tour kicks off February 1 at DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The initial leg of what promises to be Gilbert’s most gauntlet-throwing live experience yet – one that dials back the pyro and turns up the musical intensity – is slated for 36 concerts. Joining the hard-hitting songwriter is outspoken singer/songwriter Aaron Lewis and newcomer Josh Phillips.

THE ONES THAT LIKE ME 2018 TOUR DATES
With Aaron Lewis & Josh Phillips
2/1 | DCU Center – Worcester, MA
2/2 | GIANT Center – Hershey, PA
2/3 | Times Union Center – Albany, NY
2/8 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, SC
2/9 | Thompson Boling Arena – Knoxville, TN
2/10 | BancorpSouth Arena – Tupelo, MS
2/15 | EagleBank Arena – Fairfax, VA
2/16 | The James Brown Arena – Augusta, GA
2/17 | North Charleston Coliseum – Charleston, SC
3/24 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater – Tuscaloosa, AL
4/19 | Lexington Center-Rupp Arena – Lexington, KY
4/20 | Salem Civic Center – Salem, VA
4/21 | Eastern Kentucky Expo Center – Pikeville, KY
4/26 | Wright State University Nutter Center – Daytone, OH
4/27 | ISU Hulman Center – Terre Haute, IN
4/28 | Walmart Amp-Arkansas Music Pavillion – Rogers, AR
5/10 | US Cellular Center – Cedar Rapids, IA
5/11 | Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
5/12 | Erie Insurance Arena – Erie, PA