Brett Young Makes History with Platinum-Certification for “In Case You Didn’t Know”

Brett Young continues to be a trailblazer in the Country format becoming the only artist to reach RIAA PLATINUM-certification status for a song released this year with his current single “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Co-written alongside Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger and Trent Tomlinson, the smash hit is the chart-topping entertainer’s first single to reach the one million sales mark. 

Brett joins superstar artists Ed Sheeran, Future, The Chainsmokers and Katy Perry with this certification for new songs in 2017. Get it here

“In Case You Didn’t Know” recently earned a CMT Music Awards nomination for 2017 Breakthrough Video of the Year. The video has garnered over 47 million views to date and held the top spot on the Vevo Country chart for six consecutive weeks. Fans can vote now here .

“A ballad destined to be a staple on wedding playlists” (The Washington Post), the tune has been quickly rising up the Country charts and has already hit the top spot on the Shazam Country Chart and SiriusXM’s The Highway. It is the follow-up single to Brett’s GOLD-certified debut “Sleep Without You” from his self-titled album and the news comes just one day after his plaque presentation.

Brett recently wrapped up the Canadian-leg of the HOME TEAM TOUR with Thomas Rhett and kicks off the YOU LOOK GOOD WORLD TOUR with Lady Antebellum on Friday (5/26) in Bakersfield, CA. He will join the GRAMMY® award-winning trio for over 45 dates across the United States and the U.K. Brett will also perform at festivals throughout the summer including a stop at CMA Music Festival on June 10 in Nashville, TN.

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

CMT Music Awards To Include Superstar Collaborations

Building upon an unmatched reputation for superstar cross-genre pairings, CMT today announced that breakout artists, The Chainsmokers, will perform for the first time on the television with Florida Georgia Line during the “2017 CMT Music Awards.” In a performance sure to span multiple decades, Lady Antebellum will jam out with Earth, Wind & Fire, while country royalty, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood will perform live together for the first time on any CMT stage.

They join previously announced superstars Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett from Nashville’s Music City Center on Wednesday, June 7th at 8pm ET/PT. Additional performers will soon be announced.

Hosted by Nashville star Charles Esten, country music’s highly-anticipated night will see breakout stars Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett going head-to-head against country music veteran Keith Urban for most nominations at the “2017 CMT Music Awards.”

Fans can vote for their favorites now via CMT.com until Monday, June 5th for categories including “Video of the Year”, “Male Video of the Year”, “Female Video of the Year”, “Duo Video of the Year”, “Group Video of the Year”, “Breakthrough Video of the Year”, “Collaborative Video of the Year”, “CMT Performance of the Year”, and “Social Superstar of the Year”.

The top seven finalists for the night’s biggest award, the highly-coveted “Video of the Year,” will be revealed the morning of June 7.

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Luke Bryan Announces Fourth Annual “Crash My Playa” All-Inclusive Concert Vacation

Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, along with CID Presents, announces the fourth-annual Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa, an all-inclusive concert vacation set for January 17-20, 2018 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. After three sold-out years, the hottest country music destination event is back for 2018. The Caribbean beach vacation features Luke headlining two of the four nightly concerts, with additional performers to be announced soon.  

“Kicking the year off on the beach with an amazing backdrop, good ol’ country music and watching the fans have the time of their life…yes I’m in!” said Luke Bryan.

“We are thrilled to announce our fourth year at Crash My Playa. As many of the Playa Crashers already know, it’s going to be an amazing time filled with great music, a beautiful site, and passionate, fun-loving country music fans,” said Dan Berkowitz of CID Presents. “We look forward to welcoming back returning guests, and are excited to meet those joining us for the first time.” 

Fans can stay at the event’s host resort, the Barceló Maya, or opt for one of several carefully selected tropical resorts and enjoy royal treatment all weekend long – all-inclusive food and drink, 24-hour concierge service, daily onsite activities, offsite adventures like deep sea fishing, zip-lining, and ATV tours, excursions including day trips to Tulum, official Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa merchandise packages, and more. To see highlights from 2017’s event go to crashmyplaya.com/cmp-2017 

Citi is the official card of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa. Citi cardmembers will have access to all-inclusive packages via a special pre-sale through Citi’s Private Pass Program beginning Tuesday, May 23 at 1pm EST. For complete Citi pre-sale details visit citiprivatepass.com. Members of Luke’s fan club, Luke’s fan app and previous Crash My Playa guests will have access to pre sale packages on Tuesday May 23 at 1pm EST. The public on sale will be Wednesday, May 24 at 1pm EST. 

For more information about Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa 2018, how to book four or five night all-inclusive packages and payment plan details, please visit: crashmyplaya.com.  

Midland Makes Opry Debut + Enters Top 15 on the Country Radio Charts

Continuing their lightning-speed ascent up the Country radio charts, MIDLAND marks their entry into the Top 15 with My Opry Debut. Watch now.

Filmed in Nashville’s Music Row area haunt Bobby’s Idle Hour, the episode chronicles the band’s day leading up to their first steps into the legendary circle at the Grand Ole Opry. Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy divulge the surreal moments that ignited Midland’s formation. From desert walks in Austin post writing sessions – easing creative tensions – to tearing up over the legendary acts that have performed before them, the trio reflects on the wild ride they have endured.

“You can’t play music without the spirit, so the spirit is very heavy in here,” shared Cam with Jess adding, “All you can hope for as an artist is to one day be a part of that spirit.”

Josh Osborne, co-writer and co-producer of Midland’s self-titled Big Machine Records EP, shed light on their collaborations. Fellow co-writer and co-producer Shane McAnally joined the special night to watch the Texan trio perform in the hallowed circle, further showcasing Rolling Stone Country’s sentiment that “…the reason they look and sound great is because they’re orchestrators of their own cool.”

Midland’s story is the latest installment in the My Opry Debut series, which follows Country music’s promising acts as they make their first appearance on the genre’s most esteemed platform. For additional episodes, visit youtube.com/opry.

Midland will open for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul World Tour in Canada May 31 – June 4.

Lady Antebellum To Perform on Dancing With The Stars Season Finale

During tonight’s finale of Dancing With The Stars (5/23 at 7:30P CST on ABC), multi-PLATINUM trio Lady Antebellum will take their Top 15 single “You Look Good” to primetime television. Stars pros will put their spin on “the retro-sounding smash” (Billboard), which serves as the lead single off Lady A’s forthcoming sixth studio album HEART BREAK (Capitol Nashville), available June 9. Fans who pre-order HEART BREAK will receive an instant download of “You Look Good” along with additional tracks here.

With one of Entertainment Weekly‘s “Most Anticipated Album And Summer Tours,” the trio is gearing up for a “sprawling summer” (Rolling Stone) as their YOU LOOK GOOD WORLD TOUR presented by NABISCO, launches this Friday (5/26) in Bakersfield, CA. Joined by special guests Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young, the seven-time Grammy award winner’s will bring their “renewed energy” (People) to 65 shows across six countries, including South Africa for the first time.

HEART BREAK follows more than 18 million units, nine No. One hits, ACM and CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row, and countless other honors including Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards. For more information about new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.