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Country Trio Temecula Road released their cover of Carrie Underwood’s hit single, “Heartbeat.” Once again the young trio’s impressive harmonies make a lasting impression.
Temecula Road, comprised of Dawson and sisters Maddie & Emma, will be joining Jessie James Decker out on the road for her Lights Down Low Tour. For tour dates and more, vist www.temecularoad.com.
Fans across the country have found a little reprieve from winter in Dierks Bentley‘s “Somewhere On A Beach,” evident as the track immediately shot to the top of iTunes’ Country songs upon release. The salty track serves as the lead single from his forthcoming eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) and is the most added song at Country radio this week, with the biggest add date of 2016 as 104 stations jumped on board.
“I was ready to have fun, so it’s been really cool to see the fans immediately react to this song the way they have,” said Bentley. “As I literally sit on a beach right now in Cancun, I can’t remember ever being this excited about a new single.”
Critics were also quick to jump onboard, noting the “lead single from forthcoming album ‘Black’ is all about the relationship rebound…over an R&B-tinged groove, Bentley sings about a guy shaking off his breakup blues by enjoying the company of a beautiful lady and partying his ass off in the sand” (Rolling Stone), while Entertainment Weekly adds “it’s not more than one trip through the sexy chorus before you’re on a kayak, trying to find a way to do the same.”
The multi-PLATINUM entertainer has added rising singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard to the opening slot of his upcoming 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR, which is set to follow a string of UK shows together in April. The North American leg will begin on May 12 in Holmdel, NJ at the PNC Bank Arts Center with Randy Houser and special guest Cam. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Friday (1/29) for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com.
For more information on new music, upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.
The fifth-annual Watershed Music and Camping Festival will be the first-ever country music festival to host two consecutive weekends, with superstars Jason Aldean, Eric Church and Keith Urban slated to headline the festival both weekends. With a history of selling out in just minutes, both weekends will take place at the world’s most awe-inspiring music venue, The Gorge on July 29-31 and Aug. 5-7. Passes will go on sale Jan. 29 at 10am PT at watershedfest.com.
Known for providing a consistently diverse and eclectic lineup, Watershed’s fans (otherwise known as ‘Shedders) will also be able to enjoy performances by A Thousand Horses, Brothers Osborne, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Merle Haggard, Neal McCoy, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, David Nail, Jon Pardi, RaeLynn, Travis Tritt and more. Heralded by Country Weekly, Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone as a “must-see” summer festival, attendees will also be able to enjoy the breathtaking and unrivaled setting of the watershed for the Columbia River, the unique backdrop from where the festival drew its name.
“The ’Shedders and my team know how special Watershed is to me and I can’t believe we’re coming back in only our fifth year for two weekends,” said Brian O’Connell, President of Live Nation Country Touring. “I’m so excited to see first-timers like Jason, Keith and Eric’s reaction when they arrive at The Gorge, as the view is just out of this world, and all the artists and fans getting to experience the truly unique vibe of this festival. “
The first to be established in Live Nation’s family of premier country music festivals, the success of Watershed was quickly followed by the launch of four further destination festivals including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI; Route 91 Harvest in Las Vegas, NV; Windy City LakeShake in Chicago, IL and FarmBorough in New York, NY.
Follow further Watershed updates on Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival, Facebook: facebook.com/WatershedMusicFestival or visit www.WatershedFest.com.
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter THOMAS RHETT declares the top spot once again on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week as his mega hit “Die A Happy Man” spends its sixth consecutive week at #1. The last artist to hold the same reign over the chart was Taylor Swift exactly eight years ago with “Our Song.”
“I seriously can’t believe this song has spent six weeks at #1,” said Thomas Rhett. “When you put a song out there as personal as this, you hope it connects and resonates with people. But I could never have imagined it would connect like this! And to mirror an achievement not seen since Taylor Swift – someone I really respect as a songwriter, performer and entertainer – is just mind blowing.”
“The biggest country song in the nation right now” (Omaha World-Herald) continues to serve as the best-selling Country digital track and simultaneously tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for an 11th week. Thomas Rhett continues to bring his signature “sizzling fusion of soul, funk, R&B and country as his own” (Rolling Stone) to his live show as direct support for Jason Aldean’s WE WERE HERE 2016 TOUR, where he has proven he knows “how to please a full house” (City County Observer).
For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.thomasrhett.com.
Congratulations go out to Thompson Square on the arrival of their baby boy! Keifer and Shawna Thompson welcomed their first child, Rigney Cooper Thompson, on January 24, 2016 at 2:46 a.m.
While the couple has been calling their baby Cooper on social media posts, his first name Rigney is Shawna’s grandmother’s maiden name.
“God blessed us this morning with a little 7 pound 13 oz miracle. It’s hard to explain this kind of love. We’re so overjoyed. He’s already got us wrapped around his little finger” the Thompson’s shared with E! News. Read More Here.
We’re sending lots of love and blessings to Thompson Square!!
