Brett Young Continues To Top The Charts with “In Case You Didn’t Know”

Brett Young has done it again. The California native and Nashville resident has the No. 1 song on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with “In Case You Didn’t Know,” charming audiences with his Caliville fusion sound for the second consecutive week. The powerhouse singer/songwriter’s second consecutive chart-topper has also reached the pinnacle position on the Mediabase Country Airplay Chart. It has hit this top spot on both charts in Canada for two weeks in a row as well.

Taste of Country boasts the single is, “…the best example of a song that is pure poetry set to guitar.” Fans agree as the RIAA certifies “In Case You Didn’t Know” PLATINUM, marking Brett as the only Country artist to release a song in 2017 with that consumption milestone.

“As a songwriter, it is your biggest hope that someday fans will get to hear your songs and that they will connect with the lyrics,” said Brett. “The fact that this has happened twice is unreal. I can’t thank Country radio and the fans enough for their support.”

Brett checked another surreal bucket list moment on Saturday night (6/3) when he played The Hollywood Bowl in his hometown of Los Angeles. The crowd was packed early for his set on Lady Antebellum’s YOU LOOK GOOD WORLD TOUR. As fans eagerly sang along to the well-known singles, Brett introduced more music from his debut album on BMLG Records – “Close Enough” and “You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me” – before thanking them for helping make his dreams come true.

This week Brett returns to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards, where he is nominated for Breakthough Video of the Year for “In Case You Didn’t Know.” The video has amassed over 55 million views on Vevo. He will also perform during CMA Music Fest at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (6/10) and the HGTV Lodge (6/11) before getting back on the road with Lady Antebellum.

For additional information and tour dates, visit BrettYoungMusic.com. 

Stephanie Quayle Set To Make Her Way Across The U.S. On Her Headlining “Winnebago Tour”

In celebration of her infectious new single, “Winnebago,” Rebel Engine recording artist Stephanie Quayle is kicking off the summer in style with the announcement of her 2017 headlining “Winnebago” Tour: Powered By The RV Loft, in partnership with Kampgrounds Of America (KOA), Winnebago and Polaroid.

The “Winnebago” tour will launch this Saturday, June 10 at CMA Music Fest in Nashville on the Hard Rock Stage at 5:30pm CT. From there, Quayle will crisscross the U.S. performing at KOA locations nationwide– “from the Empire State to the Golden Gate” –all in the comfort of a Winnebago with her Winnie Drop in tow, provided by co-sponsors The RV Loft and Winnebago. On July 17, Quayle will perform for opening day of Winnebago’s 2017 Grand National Rally in Forest City, IA.

We’ll camp out on the open road
From Buffalo all the way to Tupelo
Ain’t never seen the Hoover Dam before
We’ll take a Polaroid picture under Mt Rushmore
I wanna kiss you on the Golden Gate
Hold your hand at the top of the Empire State
Come on baby we don’t have to wait
So whatcha say, hey whatcha say
Hop on in to my Winnebago
We’re gonna go wherever the wind blows

Recently lauded as an “Artist You Need To Know,” by Rolling Stone Country, Quayle will be living out the lyrics to her new single making stops at each of the national cities and landmarks namechecked in the song including Buffalo, Tupelo, the Hoover Dam, Mt. Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more.

“With ‘Winnebago,’ I love that it’s roll your windows down and sing along,” Quayle tells Rolling Stone Country. “If that song doesn’t make you smile, then I don’t know what will.”

Quayle has teamed up with Polaroid who will be sharing photos of her adventures on the tour through Polaroid-owned social media channels. Fans can follow Quayle along on her journey via the Polaroid Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages (@Polaroid). KOA will also be featuring Facebook LIVE videos to chronicle Quayle’s appearances at each of their campsites. Exclusive content will be posted across Quayle’s own social media platforms where fans will have a chance to watch live impromptu performances at various tourist attractions across the nation and may enter to win select prize packages (#WinnebagoSQ).

To show her appreciation to the citizens who work hard to make this country great, Quayle will perform surprise pop-up shows throughout the tour to support the local communities’ fire and police departments, military bases and various charitable organizations.

Dates for the 2017 “Winnebago Tour: Powered By The RV Loft” are as follows:

DATE-CITY-VENUE:
6/10 Nashville, TN CMA Fest: Hard Rock Stage
6/14 New York, NY Rockwood Music Hall
6/17 Cooperstown, NY KOA
6/17 Niagara Falls, Ontario KOA
6/21 Charlotte, NC Coyote Joe’s
7/2 Huntington, WV KOA (OPEN TO CAMPERS ONLY)
7/3 Huntington, WV Dawg Dazzle Festival
7/9 Prince Edward Island, Canada Cavendish Beach Music Festival
7/17 Forest City, IA 2017 Grand National Rally (Opening Day)
7/21 Las Vegas, NV Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
7/29 Gordon, NE Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo
7/30 Hill City, SD KOA
8/5 Fort Bragg, NC Soldier Fest
8/8 Erie, PA Highmark Amph. @ Liberty Park

**Additional tour dates to be announced**

Co-written by hit songwriters Phil Barton, Victoria Banks, Lindsay Rimes and Emily Shackelton and produced by CMA Award-winning producer Matt McClure (Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck”), “Winnebago” takes fans on a coast-to-coast road trip just in time for summer.

For more information please visit www.stephaniequayle.com.

Sam Hunt Kicks Off Opening Weekend of His “15 In A 30 Tour”with Sold-Out Crowds

Multi-platinum-selling breakout star Sam Hunt kicked off his 15 In A 30 Tour at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio last week to sold-out crowds. With special guests Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese, the tour is one of this summer’s “hottest tickets” claimed Entertainment Weekly.

Hunt’s 15 In A 30 tour hits over 30 markets including a two-night stand at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater on Aug. 15 and 16, Hunt’s first-ever performance at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sept. 14, and two nights at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on September 22 and 23.

Hunt not only made history with his critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated debut album, Montevallo but has also delivered this summer’s chart topping smash hit “Body Like A Back Road” which has surpassed the 1-million sales mark and is now the sixth-longest reigning No. 1 song in the Hot Country Songs chart history.

For more information, visit www.SamHunt.com for more details.

Jacob Davis Gears Up For Massive Career Moments

Black River Entertainment’s Jacob Davis has honed his performance style, deeply seeded from his Louisiana bayou bedrock, after time on the road supporting some of country music’s biggest stars. Now he’s ready to not only make his debut at CMA Music Fest but also on the most revered stage in country music, The Grand Ole Opry.
 
The “What I Wanna Be” singer and songwriter has been tapped by CMT as one of their performers on Tuesday at the Bridgestone Arena Plaza Stage, performing at 3:45 p.m. prior to Wednesday’s CMT Awards. Davis will also make CMA Fest appearances with performances on Thursday, June 8 from 2-3 p.m. on the Radio Disney Country Stage, Saturday, June 10 from 2:30-2:55 p.m. on the Chevrolet Park Stage and 10:00-10:30 p.m. at a show for VEVO at Nashville’s 12th and Porter.

A mere two weeks later on June 23—surrounded by friends and family—the Shreveport, Louisiana native will stand in “the circle” while making his debut on the Opry stage, the show that made country music famous.
 
“I know what you’re thinking,” Davis says, taking a cue from the opening line of “What I Wanna Be,” a song he wrote with Forest Glen Whitehead and Adam Hambrick that Whitehead (Kelsea Ballerini) produced. “CMA Music Fest can be overwhelming with so much great music, but for me, it’s a time of year I look forward to because it’s like a reunion. There are so many fans coming out to the shows, so many acts I can’t wait to see live, and it’s all for the CMA Foundation. It reminds me of the excitement I’ve felt all my life growing up in Louisiana as we’d wait for Mardi Gras every year. This is my country music Mardi Gras.”
 
After moving to Nashville in 2011, Davis focused his attention on songcraft and that dedication and hard work landed him a publishing deal and, five years later, a record deal with Black River Entertainment.
 
“Everyone I’ve admired – from John Prine to fellow Louisianan Tim McGraw – has taken a turn on standing in that circle, and for me, performing there is the ultimate rite of passage,” shares Davis on his Opry debut.  “I’ve waited a long time for this moment.”

Having already shared the stage with artists including Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Sam Hunt, Billy Currington and Kelsea Ballerini, fans have had a taste of the forthcoming album on Black River Entertainment with the release of his debut single, “What I Wanna Be,” digitally available now.

For more info on Jacob Davis, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and at jacobdavismusic.com.

CMT Announces MORE Epic Performances for the 2017 CMT Music Awards

CMT announced today that after teaming up for a legendary “CMT Crossroads” event, Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan are set to reunite at the “2017 CMT Music Awards.” Rock icon Peter Frampton and all-star country duo Brothers Osborne will perform together for the first time anywhere live from Nashville on Wednesday, June 7th at 8:00pm ET/PT.

CMT also revealed an impressive list of country’s hottest new talent to perform at the Firestone Stage. They include “Breakthrough Video of the Year” nominees Brett Young, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina, “Group Video of the Year” nominee Midland, as well as chart-topper Chris Lane.

Guitarist Derek Trucks, a former member of the Allman Brothers Band and bandleader of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, will be joining the previously announced celebration of the life of Gregg Allman. Country superstars Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley will perform in honor of Allman’s everlasting impact on American music.

They join a growing list of performers including a first time television performance by The Chainsmokers and Florida Georgia Line, a duet from country legends Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, a historic collaboration from Earth, Wind & Fire and Lady Antebellum, not to mention superstar performances from Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett. Presenters to be announced later this week.

For the first time ever, the “CMT Music Awards” Red Carpet Special will stream live on Facebook at 7:00pm ET on Wednesday, June 7. Hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Katie Cook, the star-studded, action-packed pre-show will be based around fan questions. To submit a question for your favorite artist, log into CMT’s Facebook and hashtag #CMTawards.

Follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.