Scotty McCreery Embarks on Book Tour, Joins Snapchat

It  has been a very exciting week for Scotty McCreery as he released his debut autobiography, Go Big Or Go Home: The Journey Toward The Dream. To celebrate his book release, McCreery has embarked on a book tour, and has been making some TV appearances along the way.

Earlier this week, the country superstar visited Kathy Lee and Hoda on the Today show. He spoke about the inspiration behind his new book and performed his hit single, “See You Tonight.” In addition, actor John O’Hurley joined McCreery for a fun round of reciting lyrics in a dramatic fashion for the Today co-hosts to guess. In addition, McCreery also made a guest appearance on FOX & Friends this week to showcase his new book.

As Scotty’s book tour continues, fans can keep up with him on Snapchat. The artist created an account and is bringing his fans along in real time with the new app. Follow him on Snapchat with his user name: ScottyMcCsnap.

Go Big Or Go Home: The Journey Toward The Dream can be found at select retail stores as well as online outlets, such as Amazon, here.

Remaining Book Tour Dates:
May 6th – Bloomington, MN
May 9th – Fort Worth, TX
May 10th – Fort Hood, TX
May 10th – Grapevine, TX
May 11th – Chicago, IL
May 11th – Skokie, IL
May 12th – Franklin, TN
May 12th – Knoxville, TN
May 13th – Asheville, NC
May 13th – Concord, NC
May 14th – Greensboro, NC
May 14th – Garner, NC

Old Dominion’s Success Starting To Sink In, Band Working on Sophomore Album

The Press-Enterprise raved Old Dominion brought “fun summer vibes” and The Desert Sun noted Stagecoach-goers were “impressed by Old Dominion’s modern country” when the five-piece band made their debut on the Mane Stage at the 10th Anniversary of the festival May 1. But it was later that night that the enormity of the weekend sank in following a win for Breakthrough Group/Duo of the Year on the ACC Awards on FOX.

“When we started this band, winning awards never crossed our minds,” shares frontman Matthew Ramsey who, like his bandmates, have celebrated successes as songwriters before having hit records as a band. “We just wanted to make the best music we could. But winning this award really shows us that the years of work we have put into this are paying off in ways we never dreamed of. We owe so much to our families, our management team, our record label, country radio and our FANS for embracing what we do and making us feel at home in the country music family!”

The win follows on the heels of earlier 2016 award wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards for Best New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year and the Association of Independent Music Publisher Awards (AIMPs) last month for Artist/Writer of the Year. Additionally, Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi all individually took home CMA Triple Play Awards presented to top songwriters who have penned more than three No. 1 hits within a one year period in the Country format.

With an estimated 160 dates on the books in 2016—and it being a lighter year than 2015—Old Dominion are already looking to their next studio album, taking advantage of a break in touring to again join GRAMMY-winning producer Shane McAnally, their co-conspirator on Meat and Candy, in the studio to work on their upcoming second album. Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen shared with The Press-Enterprise, “We’re working on new music. We’re writing and working up some new stuff and we’ll hopefully start recording in the fall.”

The five-piece band, consisting of Ramsey, Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi, and Whit Sellers, which Rolling Stone Country notes is “building on the country-band blueprint set by the likes of Alabama and adding some fuzzy guitars, catchy licks and even a little rap that shoots for stadiums, not saloons” is on the road in 2016 on select headlining Meat and Candy Tour dates as well as direct support for Kenny Chesney on his Spread The Love Tour amphitheater, arena and shed dates as well as his stadium stops along with Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt.

For more information, visit www.olddominionband.com and facebook.com/olddominionband or follow @olddominion on Twitter and @olddominionmusic on Instagram.

Cole Swindell To Celebrate Release of New Album with Several Performances

Platinum-selling country star Cole Swindell is celebrating the highly anticipated release of his brand new album You Should Be Here with performances and appearances on Good Morning America May 9th and Fox & Friends May 10th, as well as TODAY and Jimmy Kimmel Live! May 11th.

Kicking off the festivities Sunday night with a powerful performance of his emotional, multi-week No. 1 single “You Should Be Here” on Fox’s American Country Countdown Awards, Swindell will be featured in the AUDIENCE network special Cole Swindell Live on AT&T at the iHeartRadio Theater on May 6th. He will also stop at Joe’s Live in Chicago to perform for fans on May 7th, before his sold-out concert at Gramercy Theatre in New York City on May 8th, streaming live to fans via Live Nation.

Swindell has partnered with Shazam to celebrate his new album, as well as for another first-time event. As the first country artist to perform a Shazam session late last year, he most recently joined the platform giant as the first artist ever to engage fans in a nationwide scavenger hunt using their three technologies: audio, visual and geo-locative. Thousands Shazamed photos and songs throughout April to qualify as one of five semi-finalists who will travel to join Swindell for the Shazam Sprint Through New York City, beginning in Times Square May 9th. The sole winner of this round will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Nashville during CMA Music Festival this June courtesy of Warner Music Nashville.

The chart-topping singer/songwriter’s new album You Should Be Here, due May 6th on Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville, is available for pre-order now. Fans who buy the 12-song collection early, will receive immediate downloads of five songs including “Flatliner” (feat. Dierks Bentley), “Stars,” “Remember Boys,” “Broke Down” and his smash No. 1 hit, “You Should Be Here.”

For more information and tour dates, please visit www.coleswindell.com and follow @coleswindell on Twitter, @cswinde2 on Instagram and on Facebook.

YOU SHOULD BE HERE TRACK LISTING
1.    Flatliner
2.    Middle Of A Memory
3.    Broke Down
4.    Home Game
5.    Up
6.    Party Wasn’t Over
7.    Stay Downtown
8.    You Should Be Here
9.    Stars
10.  Making My Way To You
11.  No Can Left Behind
12.  Remember Boys

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani To Perform Powerful Duet on The Voice

Country music superstar Blake Shelton will unveil the latest song from his milestone new album If I’m Honest in a very special performance with Gwen Stefani on The Voice next Monday, May 9.

Shelton, in his 10th season as coach on the show, announced the duet of “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” on Monday night’s episode. Shelton and Stefani co-wrote the song and perform it together on If I’m Honest, due May 20 from Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville. The two have competed on The Voice in the past as coaches and Stefani served as the advisor/mentor for his team this season.

“This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written or recorded,” Shelton said. “It came from a time and place when Gwen and I were beginning our journey together and both experiencing a hard time letting our guards down with each other. The song couldn’t possibly be more honest. I’m honored to have written and performed this song with the great Gwen Stefani. Respect.”

The Scott Hendricks-produced If I’m Honest is Shelton’s 12th studio album and his most personal. Lead single “Came Here to Forget” has entered the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts after tying Shelton’s record for best start on the charts at No. 18.

“Go Ahead and Break My Heart” is the fourth song from If I’m Honest Shelton has shared with fans in the run-up to release. The touching, extremely personal “Savior’s Shadow” has been released to Christian radio and The Angry Birds Movie soundtrack entry “Friends” has been used to help promote the film.

If I’m Honest track list:
1. Straight Outta Cold Beer
2. She’s Got A Way With Words
3. Bet You Still Think About Me
4. Every Time I Hear That Song
5. Came Here To Forget
6. Every Goodbye
7. It Ain’t Easy
8. A Guy With A Girl
9. Go Ahead And Break My Heart (Featuring Gwen Stefani)
10. Friends (from The Angry Birds Movie)
11. One Night Girl
12. Doing It To Country Songs (Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys)
13. Green
14. You Can’t Make This Up
15. Savior’s Shadow

He’ll hit the road on the fall leg of the 2016 Blake Shelton Tour Presented by Gildan in September, kicking off the run in his home state of Oklahoma. For tour dates and the latest news and information, be sure to follow @blakeshelton on Twitter and stay tuned to BlakeShelton.com.

Randy Houser and Tatiana Starzynski Tie The Knot

Congratulations to Randy Houser! He’s a married man!!! A rep for the popular country artist confirmed the news exclusively with People. Houser and his wife, Tatiana Starzynski, wed in Franklin, TN, today, May 4.

Randy and Tatiana got engaged in early May 2015, and today at a small, intimate ceremony, they tied the knot. Several artists were in attendance, including Jason Aldean and wife Brittany, both Florida Georgia Line members Brian Kelley and wife Brittany & Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley, Dee Jay Silver and wife Jenna, and more.

The Houser’s concluded their ceremony by walking down the aisle as husband and wife to Florida Georgia Line’s newly released single, “H.O.L.Y,” and additionally, Tyler Hubbard served as one of the groomsmen. Houser’s son West (4) was part of the ceremony, as well as their family dog Hawk.

You won’t find may photos surfacing online today as the couple made a special request of their guests – a phone check. “We’re doing a phone check,” says wedding planner Jessica Sloane. “Like a coat check. It’s part of the greeting upon arrival. Tatiana really wanted people to be present, and people have more phone when they’re not living through their phone’s screen.” More information can be found HERE.

Congratulations to Randy and Tatiana Houser!!!