RaeLynn Delivers Captivating Performance On Headlining RaVe Tour

Just weeks after rocketing to the top of Billboard’s Country Albums chart with her effervescent WILDHORSE debut for Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville, rising star RaeLynn has kicked off her RaVe TOUR with two dance-tastic country concert experiences.

Filling clubs in Columbus, Ohio (4/20), and Fort Wayne, Indiana (4/21), RaeLynn’s sparkling full-set performances moved crowds to dance like no one was watching and sing along to her deeply personal hit-in-the-making, “Love Triangle,” which is currently rising through Country radio’s Top 30. A pre-party curated by Radio Disney set each night’s high-energy tone, and RaeLynn joined the audience following both shows to groove the night away while a DJ spun her favorite tunes.

Still not over the 1st weekend of the #RaVetour. Thank you Jesus for giving me such amazing fans. #lovetriangle

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Although her first-ever headlining run is only just beginning, the enthusiastic connection she shares with fans is already proving undeniable.

“Headlining my own tour is beyond what I could have imagined for this year and I was nervous-excited going into the weekend. But, seeing how the fans showed up, tearing up the dance floor with them and feeling the energy in the room really blew my mind!” beams RaeLynn.

Keeping the milestones coming, RaeLynn will make her late-night debut on NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers April 27 at 12:35/11:35c with “Love Triangle.” The first single from her breakthrough album, WILDHORSE, is a stunning ballad that takes a fresh look at divorce, describing it through a little girl’s eyes.

RaeLynn’s fun-filled RaVe TOUR continues on with six more shows, wrapping up with a Music City blowout at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge May 24. From there she’ll spend the summer touring fairs, festivals and more from coast-to-coast, with dates scheduled through September 15 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Brett Young Strikes Gold… Twice

Brett Young is pulling away from the pack as one of the most successful artists of the year. RIAA officially announces GOLD-certification of the first two singles from his debut album, further proving fans’ unwavering support for the ACM-nominated singer/songwriter. His No. 1 hit “Sleep Without You” and the Top 10-and-rising “In Case You Didn’t Know” have sold over one million tracks total. The latter becomes the only Country release of 2017 to reach this impressive sales milestone, listed alongside Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Future, Migos and The Chainsmokers topping other genres. Brett celebrated the news while on the road with Justin Moore and Lee Brice for the AMERICAN MADE TOUR.

“My fans are amazing,” exclaimed Brett. “To have this success with my debut project is just unreal. Writing these songs was very therapeutic for me and to have them connect the way they do is humbling.”

Brett was also recently honored with two Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Award nominations. The Big Machine Music songwriter is nominated for Artist/Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year for “Sleep Without You.” This is an amazing feat for the talent who continues to craft songs for himself and other artists, including the current single “Love Again” for Nash Next winner Todd O’Neil.

The momentum continues for “In Case You Didn’t Know,” taking the No. 1 spot on Shazam’s Country chart and sitting at No. 2 on the iTunes Country chart. Critics can’t get enough of the song with Taste of Country saying, “’In Case You Didn’t Know’ is the best example of a song that is pure poetry set to guitar.”

Brett will soon head to Canada to open for Thomas Rhett before spending the summer with Lady Antebellum on the YOU LOOK GOOD AGAIN TOUR. He will make a stop in Nashville on June 11 for a performance at CMA Festival. For additional information and tour dates, visit BrettYoungMusic.com.

Ryan Hurd Joins Florida Georgia Line’s Smooth Tour 2017

RCA Nashville’s breakthrough singer/songwriter Ryan Hurd continues his relentless journey on the road as he signs on to join Florida Georgia Line on the Smooth Tour 2017 beginning June 15 in New York with 14 stops including St. Louis, Mo., Philadelphia, Pa. and Charlotte, N.C.

Fresh off the heels of the Spring leg on Thomas Rhett’s sold-out Home Team Tour, Hurd alongside Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini and Russell Dickerson capped off the tour deemed “one of the most anticipated tour of the year” (Rolling Stone) with a dynamic two-night run at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheatre last week. Hurd opened 2017 joining GRAMMY-winner Maren Morris on her sold-outHERO tour and will team up with Morris again continuing the HERO tour in Europe this fall. Keeping his foot on the touring accelerator, Hurd will perform at country’s top festivals this Spring and Summer including Stagecoach, Windy City Smokeout and Country Thunder.

Hurd, labeled a 2017 “One to Watch” by Pandora, Rolling Stone, Huffington Post, CMT and more, recently released his debut self-titled EP that has collectively garnered over 30 million streams since Hurd’s initial release of “We Do Us” last September. Following his streaming success, Hurd’s debut single will hit country airwaves this Summer.

A majority of tickets are on-sale now, with the remainder becoming available to the public this Friday, April 28.

The Smooth Tour 2017 : TOUR DATES
Date               Venue                                                                                    City
6/15               Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater              Wantagh, NY
6/16               Darien Lake Performing Arts Center                      Darien Center, NY
6/17               BB&T Pavilion                                                           Philadelphia, PA
6/24               Klipsch Music Center                                                Indianapolis, IN
6/25               Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre                            St. Louis, MO
7/27               BOK Center (On-sale 4/28)                                       Tulsa, OK
8/3                  PNC Music Pavilion                                                   Charlotte, NC
8/4                  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater         Virginia Beach, VA
8/5                  Jiffy Lube Live                                                           Bristow, VA
8/10               Woods Center for the Arts                                      Bethel, NY Bethel
8/11               Blossom Music Center                                              Cleveland, OH
8/17               P.N.C. Bank Arts Center                                            Holmdel, NJ
8/18               Xfinity Theatre                                                          Hartford, CT
8/19               KeyBank Pavilion (On-sale 4/28)                            Pittsburgh, PA

Brad Paisley Releases First Country Visual Album LOVE AND WAR Exclusively Streaming on Apple Music For Limited Time

On the heels of the release of his 11th studio album LOVE AND WAR last week, superstar Brad Paisley announces the release of the visual version of the same album exclusively on Apple Music on Friday, April 28.  Paisley is the first country artist to release a visual album, and fans can view a sneak peek HERE.
 
Available to stream for a limited time exclusively on Apple Music, the LOVE AND WAR visual album represents all 16 songs from the album and flows seamlessly as a movie to tell the complete story. Locations of the video shoots ranged from a concert in a Sleep Number store in a mall, a party at Brad’s parent’s house to the USS Midway in San Diego, CA.  Brad Paisley, Dave Brown, Derek Cressman, Frank Agnone, Jeff Venable, Jim Shea and Todd Cassetty were the directors involved.  Producers included Ben Skipworth, Frank Agnone, Jim Shea, Kendal Marcy, Mark Kalbfeld and Todd Cassetty, and executive producer was Kendal Marcy.
 
“I feel like country music is so relatable to people,” remarked Brad Paisley, “and it can take so many forms, so why be pigeonholed with the simplicity of audio when you can pair it with something creative?” Paisley continued to remark about the first country music visual album, “I hope you’ll laugh, I know you’ll cry. I hope you’ll love it as much as I do.”
 
Fans may start a three month free trial now on Apple Music HERE.
 
Below is a complete list of video credits for the LOVE AND WAR visual album.
 
1. “Heaven South” – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Brent Anderson/Chris DuBois
 
2. “Last Time for Everything” – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Smith Ahnquist/Brent Anderson/Chris DuBois/Mike Ryan
 
3. “One Beer Can” – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Brent Anderson/Chris DuBois
 
4. “Go to Bed Early” – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Brent Anderson/Hannah Dasher/Chris DuBois
 
5. “Drive of Shame” (Featuring Mick Jagger) – Director: Brad Paisley, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Mick Jagger/Matt Clifford
 
6. “Contact High” – Director: Jim Shea, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Kelley Lovelace/Lee Thomas Miller
 
7. “Love and War” (Featuring John Fogerty) – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/John Fogerty
 
8. “Today” –  Director: Brad Paisley and Jim Shea, Producer: Jim Shea, Mark Kalbfeld and Kendal Marcy
Brad Paisley/Chris DuBois/Ashley Gorley
 
9. “selfie#theinternetisforever” – Director: Brad Paisley, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Jim Beavers/Chris DuBois
 
10. “Grey Goose Chase” (Featuring Timbaland) – Director: Todd Cassetty, Producer: Todd Cassetty
Brad Paisley/Jared Gutstadt/Lee Thomas Miller/Timothy Mosley
 
11. “Gold All Over the Ground” – Director: Jim Shea, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/John R. Cash
 
12. “Dying to See Her” (Featuring Bill Anderson) – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Bill Anderson
 
13. “Solar Power Girl” (Featuring Timbaland) – Director: Dave Brown and Frank Agnone, Producer: Frank Agnone
Brad Paisley/Jared Gutstadt/Timothy Mosley
 
14. “The Devil Is Alive and Well” – Director: Jim Shea, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Robert Arthur/Kenny Lewis
 
15. “Meaning Again” – Director: Derek Cressman, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Kelley Lovelace/Lee Thomas Miller
 
16. “Heaven South” (Reprise) – Director: Jeff Venable, Producer: Ben Skipworth
Brad Paisley/Brent Anderson/Chris DuBois

The Cadillac Three Return To The Road With The Black Roses Tour

Always leaving their mark with gritty sonic instincts, revelry-driven lyrics and high-octane live shows, The Cadillac Three resume THE BLACK ROSES TOUR this weekend with stops in Flagstaff, AZ (4/27); Las Vegas (4/28) and Laughlin, NV (4/29).

The first leg earlier this year saw sold-out crowds in Chicago, Charlottesville, Detroit and Indianapolis. Rolling Stone Country raved, “As they’ve consistently done on stages throughout the U.K., where they’re bona fide rock heroes, the trio proved they’re champ entertainers.” NKD Magazine agreed, “It’s official: The Cadillac Three are the hardest rockers in country music.”

TC3’s headline dates run coast to coast throughout the summer, interspersed with notable festivals around the world such as Stagecoach (4/30); Download Festival in Paris, France with Linkin Park (6/9) and in the UK with Aerosmith (6/11); Country USA (6/23); Country Fest (6/24); Windy City LakeShake (6/25); Dauphin’s Countryfest (7/1) and Calgary Stampede in Canada (7/9); Jamboree in the Hills (7/13); Watershed Festival (7/28). They will also join Miranda Lambert and Jake Owen for select dates.

During their short break from the road band members enjoyed personal milestones as Grammy-nominated frontman/songwriter Jaren Johnston and wife Evyn welcomed their first child, son Jude, while Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) married longtime love Lindsey.

The musical co-conspirators, which includes Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals), also celebrated the exclusive release of their LIVE AT ABBEY ROAD vinyl for Record Store Day over the weekend in the US and UK. From the legendary North London studio, TC3 recorded live versions of several tracks from their critically acclaimed debut album BURY ME IN MY BOOTS (Big Machine Records).

For additional tour dates and more, visit thecadillacthree.com.