Mo Pitney To Release Debut Album Behind This Guitar October 7

Curb Records recording artist Mo Pitney announced that the release of his debut album will hit shelves on October 7. Entitled Behind This Guitar, the new collection of music will include twelve tracks, ten of which Pitney co-wrote.

In addition to the announcement of Pitney’s debut album release, Behind This Guitar is also available for pre-order, and includes three songs available instantly for download. Order your copy of Behind This Guitar here.

Mo Pitney Behind This GuitarBehind This Guitar Album Track Listing
1. Country
2. Clean Up On Aisle Five
3. Come Do A Little Life
4. It’s Just A Dog
5. Everywhere
6. Boy & A Girl Thing
7. I Met Merle Haggard Today
8. Take The Chance
9. When I’m With You
10. Love Her Like I Lost Her
11. Behind This Guitar
12. Give Me Jesus

Keep up with Mo Pitney by visiting his Official Website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CMR Exclusive: Catching Up with Olivia Lane

Rising country star Olivia Lane just released her debut self-titled EP. Featuring seven fresh new tracks, the singer/songwriter delivers an impressive collection of music to country fans. With women in country music back on the rise in the genre, we are so happy to see (and hear) Olivia Lane as part of this movement.

Country Music Rocks recently caught up with Olivia Lane to chat about her new release. Lane shares with us details on her new music, live performances, her new initiative the #SunshineMovement, and so much more! Check out our exclusive interview with Olivia Lane below.

Country Music Rocks (CMR): You are gearing up to release your debut self-titled EP. Tell us a little about this new collection of music.

Olivia Lane: I’m so excited to put out these new tunes because they are a reflection of the life I’ve been living the last few years as I’ve been following my dreams. All the trials, tribulations, hopes and successes are somewhat documented in each song and I can’t wait to show a little more of my story to my fans.

CMR: Your latest single “Make My Own Sunshine” has inspired you to launch the #SunshineMovement in light of the tragic events that have been happening. Tell us a little about this movement and the impact it has been having on you?

Olivia Lane: Amidst all the tragedy happening in the world lately, I really try to live my life always seeing the silver lining of every situation. I started this movement to promote positivity and happiness in every day life, even if it’s small acts of kindness like telling someone a funny joke. A smile can go a long way and I encourage everyone to post on social media what makes them and/or others happy! The response has been absolutely awesome and I hope everyone keeps spreading that sunshine!

CMR: You recently made your debut songwriting round at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café. Tell us a little about what that experience was like for you.

Olivia Lane: About 5 years ago, I was spending the summer in Nashville and I waited to play an open mic night and now I’m played my first official songwriter round (which I could’ve only imagined would happen in my wildest dreams!). It was amazing sitting in that circle I so desperately wanted to perform in and admiring all the songwriters I’m lucky enough to collaborate with. It was surreal. It reminded me that hard work does pay off and to keep on keeping on.

CMR: You are currently out on the road showcasing your new music. For folks that haven’t seen you perform live yet, what can fans expect from your live performance?

Olivia Lane: ENERGY!!!!!! I love to dance and really get into the music. I always encourage people at the beginning of my show to let go and enjoy the night so I hope people are ready to have a good time and sing at the top of their lungs.

CMR: As fans continue to get to know you, what is one thing that you would like to convey to them about you and your music?

Olivia Lane: Growing up music was always my escape and something I took comfort in. I would think ‘if this person singing about this certain idea is going through the same thing I am then I must not be alone’ and I hope people have the same feeling when they hear my songs. I hope my songs remind people it’s okay to be human and whatever their feeling is a valid emotion.

CMR: What are some fun things that you like to do in your free time, and some fun places you like to visit downtown Nashville?

I love being outdoors so hiking, running, laying out in the park. I just bought a kayak so hopefully more kayaking! I’m also attempting to learn how to cook…follow my snapchat @olivialanemusic to see how that’s going (hint: not well).

CMR: As an artist, what is one thing on your country music bucket list?

Olivia Lane: Play the Houston Rodeo spinning stage (my hometown) and meet Reba.

CMR: Country Music is a genre that significantly stands out on its own. What is one thing about country music that resonates with you?

Olivia Lane: What I love about country music is we have very open artist/fan communication and relationship. Country music has always been about real people and real stories and I think country artists have the awesome opportunity to be real with their fans in person and in the songwriting, which is why I love country music.

Olivia Lane’s self-titled EP is available now. Pick up your copy on iTunes here.

Stay connected with Olivia Lane and visit her Official Website, Like her on Facebook and Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Kip Moore Opens New Comeback Kid Skatepark In Cincinnati

Kip Moore’s latest skatepark opened yesterday, 7/28, in Cincinnati, OH, and is part of his “Comeback Kid Skatepark Project.” The Warsaw Federal Skatepark provides skaters with a 35-foot-by-68-foot pump track, three grind rails and a Hubba skate ledge. Moore was in attendance for the grand opening of the park, and surprised kids with free skateboards, knee pads, helmets, and backpacks filled with shirts and socks.

The “Comeback Kid Skatepark Project” is the first initiative from Moore’s “Kip’s Kids Fund” which is a fund through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennesee that focuses on youths and teens.  To date, five skateparks have been opened through this fund with locations including Boston, Nashville, San Marcos, Annapolis, and most recently Cincinnati. Donations to “Kip’s Kids Fund” can be made here.

“I’m always searching for purpose in my life,” said Kip Moore. “I battle the feeling of if I’m doing enough with the small amount of time I have on this earth each day. I’m so blessed to get to do what I do, but I have always believed with those blessings come responsibility. Days like today give me that feeling of purpose. I get to see a direct impact in a needed community. I get to see the smiles on these kid’s faces and the positive impact it creates. There are so many things I wanna do in the inner cities and this is just the beginning.”

Stay up to date with Kip Moore by visiting kipmoore.net.

The Cadillac Three Readies New Album with Live Video Tracks from Abbey Road

The Cadillac Three is gearing up for the release of their brand new album, Bury Me In My Boots, available on August 5. The full length studio album features fourteen solid tracks showcasing their southern-rock roots that fans have embraced.

As days count down to the release of their highly anticipated new album, The Cadillac Three, comprised of Jaren Johnston, Kelby Ray and Neil Mason, will be premiering a video series of select tracks from the album. Filmed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in the UK, the band gives fans a closer look to their artistry. TC3 starts their new series out with the single “Graffiti,” watch now here. Be on the look out for “White Lightning” on 8/1, “The South” on 8/4, “Runnin’ Red Lights” on 8/8 and “Peace Love & Dixie” on 8/12.

Bury Me In My Boots is available for order now on iTunes, and will include instant downloads of several album tracks. Order your digital copy of Bury Me In My Boots on iTunes here.

Jaren, Kelby and Neil are currently out on the road on Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour. For a full list of tour dates, please visit thecadillacthree.com/tour.

Keep up with The Cadillac Three by visiting their Official Website, Like them on Facebook, and Follow them on Twitter & Instagram.

CMR Contest: Enter To Win a Country Heat by Beachbody Prize Pack

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Beachbody launched its latest dance based fitness program, Country Heat, today, July 28. The new program includes forty country songs with routines led by fitness trainer and 21 Day Fix creator, Autumn Calabrese.

“I created COUNTRY HEAT because from years of my own dance training, I know that even the simplest dance moves done in the right sequence can be an effective and easy way to burn calories and get fit,” said Calabrese. “I made sure that each move is simple to follow, so as soon as you start dancing, you’ll start seeing and feeling the results… and the popular country music we chose is so great, people forget they’re exercising and just have fun!”

Country Heat also features an exclusive track, “Night Crawl,” written by Jo Dee Messina specially for this new fitness project. “Night Crawl” is available now on iTunes here.

To celebrate the release of Country Heat, we have your chance to win a prize pack thanks to our friends at Beachbody. The prize pack includes the 3 DVD Country Heat set, portion containers and Shakeology container. To enter to win simple LIKE Country Music Rocks and Country Heat on Facebook, and fill out the entry form below. Winner will be randomly selected after contest closes on August 5. One entry per person. Good Luck!

Put some two-step in your workout and pick up Country Heat available now. For more information and to order you new fitness program, please visit teambeachbody.com.