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Great news! Country superstars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley return for their second year of hosting duties for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The exciting news was announced last night during a commercial break from the Grammy Awards.
The ACM Awards will take place in Las Vegas, broadcasted live from the T-Mobile Arena at 8PM ET on CBS.
Epic Records (Sony) recording artist, JESSIE JAMES DECKER is set to release her sparkling new EP GOLD Friday, February 17th with pre-orders available now at http://smarturl.it/GoldEP_iTunes.
Produced by Daniel Agee and recorded at his studio in Nashville, the project’s sultry lead single “Lights Down Low,” has garnered more than 6.5 million streams on Spotify, hitting #1 on the iTunes Country chart and Top 10 overall within 24 hours of its release. GOLD features tracks by powerhouse songwriters Maren Morris, Jeffrey Steele and Jesse Frasure.
Jessie James Decker’s GOLD Tracklist:
As co-writer on 2 of the EP’s 5 tracks, the polished and breezy feel of Jessie James Decker’s GOLD illustrates the singer’s seasoned songwriting and contagious optimism. The country music singer/songwriter and style entrepreneur recently performed the single on NBC’s TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda (watch here) and will entertain audiences at upcoming tour dates in Metairie, LA (Feb. 19), Houston, TX (Mar. 4) and Lakeland, FL (Mar. 25).
Get ready for MORE Kip Moore! The beloved country artist just released a brand new single, “More Girls Like You,” from his forthcoming new project. Written by Moore, Steven Olsen, Josh Miller and David Garcia, the brand new track is available on iTunes now.
“I’ve never been that guy looking for a relationship and solitude has never scared me,” said Moore. “I’ve never bought into the societal pressure of following the A, B and C steps of life, but I still look forward to the family chapter. This song is about meeting that someone you find so amazing inside and out, that you can only pray the kids you have together are just as amazing as she is. That’s the kind of woman I hope to end up with.”
The past couple of months have found Kip on an extended vacation soaking up some sun and good vibes after spending a massive amount of time out on the road the past few years. While the time off was much needed, Moore didn’t forget about his fans and therefore returns with a brand new track!
Kip shares additional details and experiences with Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE, as well as shares an explanation of the release of his Underground EP.
“That was to be like, ‘Hey, I appreciate you guys waiting on the record, I know I take forever,’” he says.
In addition to Kip’s new song, you can catch him perform the timeless class “I Second That Emotion” tonight (2/10) at 9pm ET on PBS’ special, Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
BMLG Records recording artist Brett Young released his highly anticipated self-titled debut album. Featuring twelve songs, eleven of which Young co-wrote, the new collection of music is a well-rounded album with each song standing out strong on its own.
Young introduces his debut project with No.1 single “Sleep Without You,” and the momentum continues throughout the album in its entirety. Covering all aspects of love, Young delivers a collection of quality music that is fresh and relatable.
It is evident that Young wrote straight from his heart on this album. He shares personal experiences throughout, some downright heartbreaking. Depth and vulnerability is conveyed throughout songs such as “You Ain’t Here To Kiss Me” and “Mercy,” while a progressive, unique vibe is delivered with “Close Enough” and “Makin’ Me Say.” The creativity used throughout “Left Side of Leavin'” almost makes you forget (or it completely does) that the song is about being left behind. Each of these traits further confirms Young’s talents as both a songwriter and an artist.
It is refreshing to hear Young’s vocals on the forefront throughout the entire album. The music arrangements for each song is exceptional, but does not detract from Brett’s voice that is unmatched and quickly becoming a prominent one within the genre.
The rising star continues to make a strong impact on fans and the industry, and has landed on multiple Artists to Watch lists for 2017, including ours. There’s a bright future in country music ahead for Young, and the future of country music is bright with Young’s contribution to the genre.
Brett Young’s debut album has been out for less than 24 hours at this point, and has quickly made its way to the top position on the iTunes Country Albums chart and in the Top 5 of the iTunes All-Genre chart, an impressive feat for the country newcomer. This release serves as one of the best debut albums of 2017, and it is likely forecasted to land on several Albums of the Year lists when 2017 winds down. Grab your copy of Brett Young’s self-titled debut album at a retail store near you, or online HERE.
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Brett Young Self-Titled Debut Album
“Sleep Without You” | Brett Young, Kelly Archer, Justin Ebach
“Close Enough” | Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
“Like I Loved You” | Brett Young, Jesse Lee
“In Case You Didn’t Know” | Brett Young, Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger, Trent Tomlinson
“Olivia Mae” | Brett Young, Ben Caver
“Left Side of Leavin’” | Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
“You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me” | Brett Young, Matt Alderman, Tiffany Goss
“Back on the Wagon” | Brett Young, Jessi Alexander, Josh Thompson
“Makin’ Me Say” | Cary Barlowe, Zach Crowell, Jon Nite
“Memory Won’t Let Me” | Brett Young, Justin Ebach, Steven Dale Jones
“Beautiful Believer” | Brett Young, Jason Adamo, Annie Wildgen
“Mercy” | Brett Young, Sean McConnell
Igniting a slew of support with his debut album SPARK, DRAKE WHITE adds another wild feather to his hat upon being named 2017 GRAMMY® Artist of Tomorrow. Thanks to his loyal following voting daily at CBS.com, White – nominated by Zac Brown Band – will be featured in GRAMMY Live prior to the awards show.
The live stream will broadcast online across CBS.com, GRAMMY.com and platforms through the CBS App leading into the 59th Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast on Sunday, February 12.
“I am beyond honored to say that I am the GRAMMY® Artist of Tomorrow,” shared White. “A very big thank you to Zac Brown Band and the opportunities they have afforded us both on and off the road. This is a dream.”
Earlier this week, White gathered a select group of fans for an intimate performance at AURORA Studios in Nashville, showcasing the talents that earned him a slot on Entertainment Weekly’s “10 New Artists Who Will Rule 2017.”
Full dates and ticket information for the SPARK TOUR 2017 can be found at www.DrakeWhite.com/tour.
