Old Dominion’s “Snapback” Inspires Fan-Created Merchandise For Lids

Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers… all these national NFL team stadiums have seen ACM Best New Duo/ Group of the Year Old Dominion play their hallowed fields while on tour with Kenny Chesney, and now they have another commonality: each fan base have a chance to create their own customized New Era cap with LIDS.

The five-piece band comprised by lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers, may have found the perfect partner for their 2016 summer tour in LIDS Sports Group and headwear manufacturer New Era. The partnership launched today with a hat design contest in honor of Old Dominion’s Top 5-and-climbing single, “Snapback,” and will continue through June 21.

From now until June 21, fans are encouraged to design a hat for the band and submit their design image via Twitter or Instagram by tagging @LIDS and @OldDominion (@OldDominionBand on Instagram) while including the hashtags #OldDominionLids and #contest. A design image can also be uploaded through LIDS’ contest website. No purchase necessary to enter the contest.

“Working with a company like LIDS just makes sense for us,” expressed Old Dominion’s lead singer Matthew Ramsey. “Every night we play a song we wrote that has now become a hit and was inspired by seeing so many of our fans wearing Snapbacks. Our fans are LIDS customers and we are excited to partner up and bring them into the Old Dominion family.”

A winning hat design will be selected each week for the duration of the contest, providing each winner with two free tickets to see Old Dominion perform as part of Kenny Chesney’s 2016 Spread the Love Tour, agreed upon between the winner and LIDS. After eight weeks of design selections, those eight designs will be put forward for a fan vote to determine the grand prize winner. The fan with the leading design will receive a VIP ticket and travel package to a tour date, complete with an Old Dominion meet-and-greet backstage. Additionally, and with the help of New Era, LIDS will also put the grand prize winner’s design will also be featured on a New Era snapback to be sold at participating stores throughout the country. LIDS will also carry the New Era hat that appears in Old Dominion’s “Snapback” music video.

“We are excited to partner with a group of musicians that exemplify the core values of our brand,” said LIDS co-founder Glenn Campbell. “This band is known for its passion and commitment to the music, the same way our patrons are known for their dedication to their favorite sports teams. Their ambition and love of ‘snapbacks’ makes Old Dominion the perfect partner for LIDS.”

To learn more about Old Dominion and the band’s summer tour stops, visit olddominionband.com and  facebook.com/olddominionband or follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more information about LIDS Sports Group’s stores, fan gear and sports apparel, visit lids.com.

The Band Perry’s “Live Forever” Chosen as Team USA’s Official Song at 2016 Olympics

Grammy® Award winning sibling trio The Band Perry‘s song “Live Forever” has been chosen as the official song of Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Watch the group’s Olympics Edition music video for the song HERE.

The Band Perry stopped by NBC’s TODAY this week to deliver a special performance of “Live Forever” on the plaza as part of the Citi Concert Series on TODAY.

Big & Rich To Showcase Music from Latest Album ‘Gravity’ on Summer Tour

Big & Rich, who just scored back-to-back Top 10 Country singles with “Look at You” and “Run Away With You,” will bring their must-see show to audiences nationwide as they embark on a summer tour in support of their latest single, “Lovin’ Lately” featuring Tim McGraw (available here). “Lovin’ Lately” is racing up the charts after the country duo released their Top 10 Billboard Country album Gravity.

Concert goers will get an up close and personal experience as the chart toppers bring their unique style and sound to their dedicated fans (see dates below). The next stop on the tour will bring the chart-toppers to Live Oak, Fla. for the Suwanee River Jam.

The tour will showcase cuts from Gravity, which propelled the larger than life pair to new heights since its release. Fans will get a chance to hear new songs, along with signature hits like “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and the No. 1 smash, “Lost in this Moment.”

Big & Rich will be rocking festivals, amphitheaters, casinos and more. One highlight throughout the tour is a special Memorial Day performance, as Love’s Travel Stops presents Camp NASH sponsored by Nationwide Express. Other artists performing at the event include Thompson Square, Parmalee, Chuck Wicks, RaeLynn and Breaking Southwest for the event benefiting The Special Forces Charitable Trust.

Big & Rich On Tour:
Apr 29 – Live Oak, Fla. – Suwannee River Jam
Apr 30 – Lincoln, Ala. – Talladega Super Speedway
May 14 – Atlanta, Ga. – Wolf Creek Amphitheater
May 30 – Nashville, Tenn. – Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater
Jun 05 – Virginia Beach, Va. – Patriotic Festival
Jun 10 – Mountain Dale, N.Y. – Taste of Country Festival
Jun 11 – Winsted, Minn. – Winstock Country Music
Jun 18 – Grand Junction, Colo. – Country Jam
Jun 25 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Lincoln Financial Field
Jul 08 – Fort Loramie, Ohio – Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes
Jul 17 – Brooklyn, Mich. – Faster Horses Festival
Jul 23 – Columbus, Ga. – Columbus Civic Center
Aug 13 – Papillion, Neb. – Werner Park
Aug17 – Spokane, Wash. – Northern Quest Resort & Casino

CMA Music Festival Announces Gildan Broadway Stage Lineup

CMA Music Festival is proving to be the biggest summer concert destination for Country Music fans with the announcement of performers on the Gildan Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Cafe.

Located at the corner of Broadway and First Avenue in downtown Nashville, the Gildan Broadway Stage will operate Thursday-Sunday, June 9-12 from 10:45 AM until approximately 4:30 PM/CT and features some of Country Music’s most exciting new faces along with familiar Festival favorites. The daily concerts are free and open to the public.

“We take great pride in CMA Music Festival being a place where fans can discover a new favorite act,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Nearly a dozen artists are making their Festival performance debut on the Gildan Broadway Stage, making it a great spot to hear something fresh.”

Performing on the Gildan Broadway Stage are Sammy Arriaga, Ryan Beaver, Craig Wayne Boyd, Courtney Cole, Ruthie Collins, Adam Craig, Jacob Davis, Cale Dodds, Ben Gallaher, Haley Georgia, Ryan Griffin, Levi Hummon, Brett Kissel, Jon Langston, Brandon Lay, Lucy Angel, MamaDear, Walker McGuire, Carly Pearce, Sister C, Cole Taylor, The Railers, Walker County, Waterloo Revival, and Carter Winter (artists and schedule subject to change).

Also performing on the Gildan Broadway Stage and making their Festival performance debuts are Benton Blount, Fort Defiance, Olivia Lane, Levon, Steve Moakler, Radio Romance, Jordan Rager, Runaway June, Rae Solomon, The Last Bandoleros, and Morgan Wallen.

Also making her Festival debut is Third Man Records’ Margo Price, who has been added to The Park Stage in Walk of Fame Park.

This year’s app is now available in the App store for iPhone and Android and includes features that allow fans to create individual concert schedules and be the first to know which of their favorite stars will be appearing on the free stages throughout the Festival.

Craig Morgan To Release New Album, A Whole Lot More To Me, June 3

Craig Morgan‘s revealing new studio album, aptly titled, A WHOLE LOT MORE TO ME, is set for release on Black River Entertainment on June 3 but eager fans can pre-order the new music now!

Available HERE, the A WHOLE LOT MORE TO ME album pre-order presents three tiered offerings with additional value for the country music fan:
Pre-Order #1: Autographed A Whole Lot More To Me CD
Pre-Order #2: Exclusive T-shirt + Autographed A Whole Lot More To Me CD
Pre-Order #3: Autographed Breedlove Discovery Concert Acoustic Guitar + Exclusive T-shirt + Autographed A Whole Lot More To Me CD

After almost a year of intense focus in the studio, country music entertainer, military veteran and award-winning TV host CRAIG MORGAN is proud of the new collection, which he co-produced with Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack).

Building on the proven hits “This Ole Boy,” “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” “Bonfire,” “International Harvester” and the six week #1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” the Black River Entertainment recording artist’s music continues to evolve to new heights, working with GRAMMY® award winning producer Byron Gallimore for the first time, further defining the distinctly authentic Craig Morgan sound.

“I’ll Be Home Soon,” is an epic love song and one of many radio-ready hits on Morgan’s highly anticipated project. He’s written nearly half of the album’s dozen tracks, and makes all of them his own. “I’m That Country” exudes Southern charm; “Remind Me Why I’m Crazy” showcases Morgan the crooner; “I Can’t Wait to Stay” exults the joys of a small-town life; and “A Whole Lot More to Me” is a musical autobiography. The collection’s “When I’m Gone,” has already met critical acclaim with Music Row calling it a “powerhouse performance of a pile-driving song.” Each highlights his artistic renaissance.

Another standout on the project is “Hearts I Leave Behind,” which features Morgan’s gritty and poignant vocals with the soulful Christian rock band Third Day’s lead singer, Mac Powell.
The hard-touring artist has already been testing out the songs on the road, to stellar results. “When I’m Gone” becomes a call to action; “Country Side of Heaven” is an audience sing-along; and “Nowhere Without You,” written by Michael McDonald, stands as an epic power ballad.

“I’ve got a renewed energy with this record,” Morgan says emphatically. “In fact, I’m at the pinnacle of my career — producing, singing and touring. And this album epitomizes that. It’s all about living to the fullest, and when people hear it, I know they’ll relate it to their own lives.”

OFFICIAL A WHOLE LOT MORE TO ME TRACK LISTING:
1. “I’ll Be Home Soon” (Justin Ebach/ Steven Dale Jones/ John King)
2. “Living On Memories” (Craig Morgan/ Scott Stepakoff/ Josh Osborne)
3. “All Cried Out” (Wendell Mobley/ Neil Thrasher/ Busbee)
4. “A Whole Lot More To Me” (Craig Morgan/ Mike Rogers)
5. “Hearts I Leave Behind” featuring Mac Powell (Nick Sturms/ Travis Meadows)
6. “Country Side Of Heaven” (Eric Paslay/ Dylan Altman/ Shane McAnally)
7. “Nowhere Without You” (Michael McDonald/ John Goodwin)
8. “I’m That Country” (Craig Morgan/ Mike Rogers/ Kevin Denney/ Tom Botkin)
9. “When I’m Gone” (Justin Ebach/ Steven Dale Jones)
10. “Who Would It Be” (Dylan Altman/ Will Hoge/ Gordie Sampson)
11. “Remind Me Why I’m Crazy” (Craig Morgan/ Jim McBride/ Phil O’Donnell)
12. “Can’t Wait To Stay” (Craig Morgan/ Phil O’Donnell)