Big & Rich Announces New Single, New Album and New Tour

Country hit makers Big & Rich aren’t wasting any time getting the party started with their upcoming single, “California,” which will impact country radio in March and be available for purchase March 6. “California” will also be promoted through a new partnership with cookie bar TWIX®, which will begin promoting the single in Walmart® stores nationwide in April.

“California” will serve as the lead single for the larger-than-life duo’s upcoming album, Did It For The Party. The project is slated for a third quarter release and will be Big & Rich’s sixth studio album. The Technicolor Cowboyz will also be hitting the road this summer for the “Did It For The Party Tour,” which will see Big & Rich performing at stadiums and top festivals throughout North America, with more dates to be added (see dates below).

Big & Rich will be featured on Westwood One’s Super Bowl LI Game Day Coverage on February 5. Fans can listen to an exclusive remixed version of their song, “Party Like Cowboyz,” which will be the opening theme, mixed with highlights and sound bites from the two participating teams in their quest for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The broadcast is presented by Westwood One Sports, the official network radio partner for the National Football League, providing comprehensive coverage of Super Bowl LI, live from NRG Stadium in Houston Texas, where the Atlanta Falcons will battle the New England Patriots.

BIG & RICH 2017 DID IT FOR THE PARTY TOUR:
Feb. 03 Battle Creek, Mich. – FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Feb. 10 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Apr. 29 Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida State University
May 26 Forest City, Iowa – Tree Town Music Festival
Jun. 11 Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Carolina Country Music Fest
Jun. 22 Manhattan , Kan. – Country Stampede
Jun 23 Chicago, Ill. – Lake Shake Festival
Jul 08 University Park, Pa. – Beaver Stadium with Blake Shelton
Jul. 12 La Porte, Ind. – La Porte County Fair
Jul. 14 Atchison, Kan. – LakeFest
Jul. 21 Monticello, Iowa – Great Jones County Fair
Jul. 23 Twin Lakes, Wis. Country Thunder
Aug. 03 Camrose, Canada – Big Valley Jamboree
Aug. 19 Greenville, N.C. – Carolina Kickoff
Sept. 1 Huron, S.D. – South Dakota State Fair
Sept. 16 Colorado Springs, Colo. – Falcon Stadium

WATCH: Luke Combs Blew The Crowd Away at Whiskey Jam’s Anniversary Show with Outstanding Performance

Luke Combs is becoming quite the “storm” in country music, a storm that is being quickly embraced and one that many are getting on board with. Last night Whiskey Jam celebrated their sixth anniversary, and multiple stars came out to celebrate and perform at the popular Nashville venue. 

Combs was one of the many artists to take the stage for Whiskey Jam’s sixth anniversary concert event, and thankfully he broadcasted a portion of his set on Facebook Live (watch below). As you can see (and hear) from the video, Luke’s fans immediately began to sing his debut single “Hurricane” along with him from start to finish. That right there is a pretty impressive testament to the country newcomer, and certainly solidifies the talent and artistry Combs brings the genre.

2017 will likely be a pivotal year for Luke Combs. He is on several Ones To Watch lists, including ours, and is making a significant impression on fans, the industry and the country genre as a whole.

Radio Disney Country Releases Kaylee Rutland’s Fun New Video “Pick Me Up”

Radio Disney Country has released the official music video for country recording artist Kaylee Rutland’s new single “Pick Me Up.” Directed by the award-winning Kristen Barlowe, the video is now available across all Radio Disney social platforms as well as the Radio Disney app.

Produced by three-time Grammy nominee and Rutland’s longtime producer and mentor, Jamie O’Neal, “Pick Me Up” focuses on breaking through the everyday routine with a soulful, upbeat chorus, reminding there’s never a bad day to plan a good time.

“I am beyond excited to share this music video that so perfectly captures my feelings behind ‘Pick Me Up.’ Creating the video was incredible, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out,” said Rutland. “Working with Kristin Barlowe, the cast and crew and shooting at the iconic Tinsley Farm was an amazing experience. From the classic purple VW van to the string-light party with friends, and everything in between, it all came together to bring my lyrical vision to life.”

2017 is already proving to be a great year for Rutland; her songs “Pick Me Up” and “More of That” are currently receiving strong airplay on Radio Disney with “Pick Me Up” gaining significant momentum on Spotify as well. Additionally, she was named Country Living Magazine’s “Artist to Watch in 2017.”

Prior to this year, Rutland was named one of Billboard Magazine’s “Top 10 Artists to Watch” in 2014, was a finalist in the inaugural Nash Next competition in 2015, and accompanied Warner Music Nashville’s RaeLynn on tour in 2016.”

For more information about Rutland, visit www.KayleeRutland.com and her Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Maren Morris To Perform with Alicia Keys at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Hallelujah and Amen to Marren Morris as she is set to perform at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards! Morris will take the stage with 15 time GRAMMY award winner Alicia Keys. The two have collaborated once before on stage for CMT Crossroads, so this performance will doubt be beyond amazing.

Maren shared her exciting news with fans early this morning via Twitter, “Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m performing at the !!” the new artist exclaimed.

Morris is nominated for four GRAMMY Awards, including Best Country Album (HERO), Best Country Song (“My Church”), Best Country Solo Performance (“My Church”), and the coveted Best New Artist.

The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards will broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS February 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

Soundtrack For “The Shack” Revealed Featuring Several Country Music Stars

Atlantic Records has announced its release of “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE,” due everywhere on Friday, February 24th to coincide with the nationwide release of the film from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label on March 3.

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” is available now for pre-order here and accompanied by two instant grat downloads: “Keep Your Eyes On Me” from multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar music couple Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, and “Stars (The Shack Version)” by GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Skillet, which is currently top 20 on Mediabase’s “National Christian Audience” chart. Both tracks are available for purchase and streaming at all DSPs, with the latter also joined by a new companion video, streaming now.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Keep Your Eyes On Me,” co-penned by McGraw and Hill along with Lori McKenna and Shane McAnally, is currently featured in film trailers for The Shack. McGraw also narrates the film and appears as the character “Willie.” A new soundtrack trailer revealing the album’s superstar artist lineup also includes the song, as well as an exclusive audio preview of the forthcoming single from Dan + Shay, “When I Pray For You.”

The first new country duo in SoundScan recorded history to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, Dan + Shay will release “When I Pray For You” on February 3. The song will be the third instant grat available for download with album pre-orders, and a companion video for the song will premiere later in the month. “When I Pray For You” impacts country radio outlets nationwide in late February. Dan + Shay recently hit #1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country charts with their song “From the Ground Up.”

Featuring previously unreleased music from a wide range of contemporary stars, “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” includes a collaboration from multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson & GRAMMY®-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc; as well as offerings from CMA and ACM-winning solo country artist Dierks Bentley; multi-platinum country artist Lady Antebellum; 2x GRAMMY® Award-winners for KING & COUNTRY; 6x chart-topping country artist Brett Eldredge; and GRAMMY®-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE (Feat. Lauren Daigle), whose current album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Albums” chart.

In addition, the album also includes new exclusive tracks such as “Heaven Knows” from RIAA platinum worship band Hillsong UNITED and “River of Jordan (Feat. Breyan Isaac)” from GRAMMY®-winning artist Lecrae. Those two tracks will also be available as instant grat downloads with album pre-orders in the weeks leading up to the soundtrack’s street date.

Before The Shack opens nationwide on March 3, fans can attend an exclusive “Movie Premiere Night” in select theaters on Thursday, March 2, where they will be among the first to see the film, followed by special behind-the-scenes footage, including a taped conversation with the actors and acoustic performance of “When I Pray For You” by Dan + Shay. For tickets, visit http://lions.gt/theshacktickets.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie.“THE SHACK – MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE”
1. Dan + Shay – When I Pray For You
2. Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – Keep Your Eyes On Me
3. Lady Antebellum – Lay Our Flowers Down
4. Hillsong UNITED – Heaven Knows
5. Francesca Battistelli – Where Were You
6. Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc – Love Goes On
7. Lecrae – River Of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac)
8. NEEDTOBREATHE – HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle)
9. Dierks Bentley – Days Of Dark
10. Brett Eldredge – Phone Call To God
11. Devin Dawson – Honest To God
12. Skillet – Stars (The Shack Version)
13. We Are Messengers – I’ll Think About You
14. for KING & COUNTRY – Amazing Grace