Cole Swindell To Release New Album “You Should Be Here” May 6

Rising star Cole Swindell is set to follow up his Gold-certified debut album on May 6th with You Should Be Here. The forthcoming album draws its name from its emotional lead single, which has quickly vaulted to the Top 15 on the Billboard Country Singles chart only three weeks after its official impact date and has become his fastest rising single yet.

“You Should Be Here,” co-written by Swindell and Ashley Gorley, follows a string of No. 1 hits (including the recent smash, Gold-certified “Let Me See Ya Girl” and Platinum-certified “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” and “Chillin’ It”), the success of which established him as the first-ever solo male artist in the history of Country Aircheck / Mediabase to top the charts with his first four singles. In just over a month since its release, “You Should Be Here” has sold over 172k units and surpassed almost 6 million streams. It was not only the most-added song on its first day at country radio, but it also shot immediately to No. 1 on the iTunes Country Chart as well as Top 10 on the iTunes All Genre Chart.

The song and its accompanying music video have also garnered a huge response from fans. Directed by Michael Monaco and shot in Glennville, GA, the video mixes clips from some of the early milestones in Swindell’s career, including his Grand Ole Opry debut and performing onstage with superstars such as Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson, with a moving homecoming and his first visit to the cemetery where his dad was laid to rest.

Nash Country Weekly praised Swindell’s change-of-pace: “Backed by a piano melody, weeping guitars and electronic beats that evoke a grief-stricken heart, fans get a glimpse of who Cole really is and a powerful tribute worthy of their own loved ones.”

For more information and tour dates, please visit coleswindell.com and follow @coleswindell on Twitter, @cswinde2 on Instagram and on Facebook at facebook.com/coleswindellmusic.

Charles Kelley Is Excited About Becoming A Father

With his wife Cassie about to give birth to the couple’s first child – a boy – Charles Kelley (of Lady Antebellum) says he’s excited about becoming a father and the possibilities that lie ahead for his sweet family.

“I think I’m looking forward to the most just, I don’t know, what kind of parents we’re gonna be. I’m excited,” says Charles. “I just want a healthy baby, first and foremost. I’m just looking forward to seeing kind of how it changes…I’m just so excited to just have a little buddy and somebody I can teach all the things. My dad was such an amazing father to me and always instilled a really strong work ethic, and I want to do the same with him. Looking forward to everything – the good, the bad, all of it.”

Charles is also getting ready for another kind of baby – his first solo album, The Driver. The collection, featuring the Grammy-nominated title track, as well as special appearances by Stevie Nicks and Miranda Lambert, is available February 5th.

Kelsea Ballerini and Derek Hough: War of the Roses

Kelsea Ballerini was added to the lineup for ABC’s Disneyland Anniversary Special celebrating 60 years. The tv special was filmed this past weekend in Los Angeles where Ballerini channeled her inner Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60,” with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough, will air Sunday, February 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

singing Part Of That World in a mermaid dress for @disneyland 60th anniversary. dreamworld.

A photo posted by Kelsea Ballerini (@kelseaballerini) on

Following the taping, Ballerini and Hough had a bit of fun in the hotel lobby based on the video Kelsea posted.

Kelsea was recently named Radio Disney’s “NBT” (Next Big Thing) featured artist. Radio Disney’s “NBT” program will capture Ballerini in a series of videos showcased on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, RadioDisney.com and social media platforms.

Nominees Announced for the 51st ACM Awards

Nominations were announced today for the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. Hosted by Dierks Bentley and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, the ACM Awards are produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 8:00 PM – 11:00PM ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
· Jason Aldean
· Garth Brooks
· Luke Bryan
· Eric Church
· Miranda Lambert

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
· Jason Aldean
· Dierks Bentley
· Eric Church
· Brett Eldredge
· Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
· Kelsea Ballerini
· Jana Kramer
· Miranda Lambert
· Kacey Musgraves
· Carrie Underwood

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
· Brothers Osborne
· Dan + Shay
· Florida Georgia Line
· Joey + Rory
· Maddie & Tae

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
· Eli Young Band
· Little Big Town
· Old Dominion
· Rascal Flatts
· Zac Brown Band

NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
· Brett Eldredge
· Chris Janson
· Thomas Rhett
· Chase Rice
· Chris Stapleton

NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
· Kelsea Ballerini
· Cam
· Mickey Guyton
· RaeLynn

NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
· A Thousand Horses
· Brothers Osborne
· Maddie & Tae
· Old Dominion
· Parmalee

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

· I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Records

· Montevallo – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville

· Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville

· Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

· Traveller – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Records

Single Record of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

· Burning House – Cam
Producers: Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Camaron Ochs
Record Labels: Arista Nashville, RCA Records, Kravenworks

· Buy Me A Boat – Chris Janson
Producers: Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois, Chris Janson
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

· Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

· Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

· I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Nashville

· Take Your Time – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville

Video of the Year [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)

· Biscuits – Kacey Musgraves
Director: Mark Klasfeld
Producer: Nicole Acacio

· Burning House – Cam
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Producer: Trent Hardville

· Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Directors: Karla Welch, Matthew Welch
Producer: Amanda Prunesti

· Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
Directors: Reid Long, John Peets
Producer: Megan Smith

· Riser – Dierks Bentley
Director: Wes Edwards
Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

Vocal Event of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]*(Off Camera Award)

· Hangover Tonight – Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Gary Allan, Greg Droman
Record Label: MCA Nashville

· Home Alone Tonight – Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild
Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens
Record Label: Capitol Nashville

· Raise ‘Em Up – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban
Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Nashville

· Smokin’ And Drinkin’ – Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town
Producers: Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville

· Wild Child – Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville

Song of the Year(Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)
· Burning House – Cam
Songwriters: Jeffrey Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Cam
Publishers: Marvelous Oaks Records (ASCAP), Creative Pulse Music (BMI), One Year Yesterday Publishing (BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), These Are Pulse Songs (BMI), Way Above Music (BMI)

· Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
Publishers: HillarodyRathbone Music (ASCAP), Hoodie Songs (BMI), Songs of Crazy Girl Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

· Nobody To Blame – Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Barry Bales, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), WB Music Corp (ASCAP), Quackhead Music (BMI), RayLynn Publishing (BMI)

· Raise ‘Em Up – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
Songwriters: Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston, Jeffrey Steele
Publishers: Jeffrey Steele Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), TomDouglasMusic (BMI),  Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP), Texa Rae Music (ASCAP)

· She Don’t Love You – Eric Paslay
Songwriters: Eric Paslay, Jennifer Wayne
Publishers: Five Stone Publishing (ASCAP), Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP), Songwriters of Platinum Pen Publishing (BMI)

Songwriter of the Year*(OFF CAMERA AWARD)
· Rodney Clawson
· Ross Copperman
· Ashley Gorley
· Shane McAnally
· Josh Osborne

Old Dominion To Make Late Night Debut On Jimmy Kimmel Live February 1

RCA Nashville’s Old Dominion will stop by Jimmy Kimmel Live this Monday, Feb. 1 to perform two songs from their 2015 major-label debut, Meat and Candy. Coming off the success of their smash multi-week No. 1 single “Break Up With Him,” the band will also perform their new single “Snapback,” which is currently rapidly climbing the country charts. Fans can tune in on Monday, Feb.1 at 11:35 p.m. /10:35 p.m. CT to watch.

“Snapback” has connected instantly with fans becoming one of the fastest rising singles of the year about to cross over Top 20 only three weeks after its release. Critics have echoed the sentiment, with NPR Fresh Air describing Meat and Candy as “an enjoyable and a calculated album, very clever and very self-conscious” while hailing the band as “one of country music’s few current self-contained bands.”

Fans will have plenty of opportunities to catch the band Billboard praises as “helping to usher in a new wave of country” as they continue to crisscross the continent bringing their exciting live show to their fans in 2016. First up is a headlining Meat and Candy Tour that has already secured sellouts of 15 shows across the U.S., plus a stop in London, UK at the C2C after party. Later in the year, the band will join Kenny Chesney for the second straight summer along with Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt.

For more information on Old Dominion or to hear “Snapback,” visit www.olddominionband.com and Facebook or follow @OldDominion on Twitter and @OldDominionMusic on Instagram.