Ryan Griffin Introduces Brand New Single “Right Here Right Now”

A true vocal knockout and heart-forward hitmaker is seizing his moment, as RYAN GRIFFIN drops his debut song on Altadena / Warner Records / Warner Music Nashville, “Right Here Right Now.”

Fusing modern Country, a sensual Pop pulse and the soul of R&B, the live-for-today anthem was produced by genre-defying talent busbee (Maren Morris, Gwen Stefani) and introduces Griffin as a star on the cusp. With his stunning vocals and hardwired emotional connection on full blast, “Right Here Right Now” is only the beginning of the story to come.

“It’s the most surreal, exciting feeling to know that something I have been working toward and pouring my heart into is finally out for the world to hear,” says Griffin. “I hope the message of living in the moment and choosing love over fear is felt. There’s no time like ‘right here right now.’”

A string of breakout moments has led Griffin to where he is right now – including his first #1 as a songwriter for Kelsea Ballerini’s PLATINUM “Dibs” – with his massive artistic potential coming to light. Praised by Rolling Stone Country and featured as a SiriusXM Highway Find, he’s racked up more than 15 MILLION streams on Spotify with tracks like “Woulda Left Me Too,” “Best Cold Beer” and “Play It By Heart.” But with new music on the horizon and a fall schedule full of big-time tour dates, a brand-new chapter starts now.

Upcoming Ryan Griffin Tour Dates:
With Carly Pearce:
October 17 – Bakersfield, CA @ Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
October 18 – Santa Clarita, CA @ The Canyon
October 19 – Las Vegas, NV @ Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
November 15 – Sarasota, FL @ White Buffalo Saloon
November 16 – Orlando, FL @ Tin Roof
November 21 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre
November 22 – Bloomington, IN @ The Bluebird

With Old Dominion:
December 5 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas

For more information, visit RyanGriffin.com, and reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LoCash Embarks On One Big Country Tour

The acclaimed Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group Country duo, LOCASH  announces plans to take its show, lauded by Billboard as “among the most energetic and entertaining in the Country Music genre,” on the road through March 2020.

Additionally, the music video for their latest single, “One Big Country Song,” will makes its world premiere across CMT properties before the twosome joins The Highway’s Music Row Happy Hour on Sirius XM with Buzz Brainard on September 27.

“One Big Country Song,” which earned LOCASH its biggest add date to date is an up-tempo bop with an important message in today’s world and reminds folks of our similarities, with AP saying it “opens its arms wide, something some country songs don’t.”

The video itself demonstrates how people from all walks of life can come together to enjoy life—with the help of some cool special effects, viewers follow several pairs of Stetson hats and boots as they journey through their day.

See a sneak peek of the video in a behind the scenes piece HERE.

“Our goal for the video was to somewhat extend the sing-along moment that this song creates in our live show and capture the feeling of bringing people from every walk of life together to enjoy a moment,” said Preston Brust of LOCASH. “TK McKamy, who directed the video, had the know-how and the excitement to bring it all together and drive it home. He’s the man – we’re so proud of the end result.”

Written by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy and produced by Corey Crowder and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, “One Big Country Song” is the lead track off the pair’s latest album, Brothers. The album was named not only after the undeniable bond the closer-than-kin twosome share but the worldly message that “we’re all brothers and sisters.”

“We’re so grateful to our incredible partners who worked with us on this—TK is one of the best directors we’ve ever worked with,” said Chris Lucas of LOCASH. “We’ve also been a part of the Stetson, Roper and Tin Haul family for more than a decade and loved being able to bring them in on this video as an exclusive partner and highlight the brand with some cool, stand out moments.”

Fresh off Chris Young’s Raised on Country Tour and Rascal Flatts’ Summer Playlist Tour, the “separated at birth singing partners” (Rolling Stone) will be hitting the road once more, on “One Big Country” tour, with dates lined up through the end of the year. Joining them on select dates will be Country newcomer, Drew Baldridge—additional support has yet to be announced. See list of current dates, below.

TOUR DATES:
September 20—Shelby Township, MI—Coyote Joe’s (w/ Rob Stone)
September 21—Woodstock, IL—Niko’s Red Mill Tavern (w/ Drew Baldridge, Bella Cain)
September 28— Mona, UT—Young Living Lavender Farm
October 4—Barnardsville, NC—The Barn at Paint Fork (w/ Joe Lasher, Sweet Tea Trio, Jody Medford)
October 6—Doswell, VA—The Meadow Event Park
October 17—Foxborough, MA—Six String Grill & Stage (w/ Drew Baldridge)
October 18—Wantagh, NY—Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall (w/ Drew Baldridge, Scarano & Smitty
October 23—Minneapolis, MN— The Mystic 
October 26—Arnolds Park, IA— The Roof Garden at Arnolds Park Amusement Park
November 8—Owensboro, KY—Bluegrass Hall of Fame
November 9—Columbia, MO—The Blue Note (w/ Drew Baldridge)
November 30—Clear Lake, IA—Surf Ballroom 
December 5—Norman, OK— Riverwind Casino and Hotel: Showplace Theater
December 12—Columbus OH— The Bluestone (w/ Drew Baldridge)
December 14—Harrisburg, PA— Club XL Live (w/ Drew Baldridge)

For more information about LOCASH, visit: locashmusic.com

Chris Young Makes Directional Debut With “Drowning” Music Video

Multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young adds to his impressive resume as he makes his directorial debut with the music video for his newest hit, “Drowning.” Co-directed with Native 31 Films Producer and Director Jeff Johnson, the stirring clip opens with Young holding a photo of Adam Carnes, his longtime friend whose loss is memorialized in the song’s “soul-shattering lyrics” (People). Young chatted with his fans on YouTube before the premiere of his new video. Watch it HERE.

With a universal message that gives voice to the often-overwhelming emotions of grief, interspersed throughout the “Drowning” music video are moving tributes to spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends from concertgoers at the Richmond, VA date of his “Raised On Country World Tour 2019.”

Already a favorite in his live show, Young was compelled to film his performance of the song at MGM Grand Garden Arena during his first headlining show in Las Vegas in nearly two years. Fans raised their phones to light the arena as the performance served to honor the victims and fellow survivors of Route 91 Harvest Festival.

“I’ve been so amazed at the reaction to this song,” shared Young. “I wrote it with two friends as a moment of healing and had no idea it would touch so many people before it was even chosen as a single. The video, combining so many personal moments alongside a live performance, totally embodies that and I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

Superstar Chris Young officially impacts country radio with his RCA Nashville single, “Drowning,” garnering 40 combined Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase stations and Sirius XM The Highway. One of the most-added songs this week, “Drowning” was written by Young with Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge. With raw lyrics and vulnerable vocals exposing the realities of loss and grief, “Drowning,” along with “Raised On Country” and “Town Ain’t Big Enough,” featuring Lauren Alaina, are available now and will be included on his upcoming studio album.

Dierks Bentley Notches 19th Career No. 1 with Hit Single “Living”

Current three-time CMA nominee Dierks Bentley takes “Living” to the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles chart, Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Canadian Country Airplay Chart this week, notching 19 career No. Ones. The third consecutive chart-topper from Bentley’s ninth studio album THE MOUNTAIN, “Living” radiates with a universal message and poignant lyrics reflective of Bentley’s own personal journey to appreciate even the little things. 

“‘Living’ has always been the core of THE MOUNTAIN to me,” said Bentley. “It started as this joke between the band and me about how little ‘living’ we were actually doing during the daytime hours before our shows. It grew into a perspective shift that completely shaped how I choose to live life. It’s been an incredible year full of special moments on and off the stage, and I believe this song has helped me have more presence and gratitude for all of them.”

“Living” follows the back-to-back No. Ones “Burning Man” and “Woman, Amen” off THE MOUNTAIN.

Kenny Chesney Returns To The Road With 2020 Chillaxification Tour

Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney is ready to take it back to the stadiums! His Chillaxification 2020 tour is designed to bring great music, good vibes and one of his most diverse lineups to some of his favorite cities and a few new places. Joining him for this summer’s adventure are six-time Academy of Country Music/Country Music Association Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line (“Meant to Be,” “Cruise”), three-time and reigning ACM/CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion (“Make It Sweet,” “Break Up With Him”) and summer touring sensation Michael Franti & Spearhead (“Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)”).

Chillaxification 2020 kicks off Saturday, April 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – and culminates Friday, August 28 with his 20th show at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Tickets for all dates will go on sale next Friday, October 4 at 10 a.m. local time.

“These stadium shows are the most fun thing I do,” says the high-energy songwriter. “It’s been a year, so when I get out there, I wanna make sure that No Shoes Nation is being rocked, having fun and getting all the music they can out of the day. We always try to do something different, bring someone new – and for anyone who’s never seen Michael Franti and Spearhead, just wait!”

The only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years, Chesney’s summer stadium treks have become legend – and gave rise to the iconic No Shoes Nation. Built on a strong commitment to the fans, Chesney’s No Shoes Radio serves as a connector for the man The Los Angeles Times deemed “The People’s Superstar” and The Wall Street Journal hailed “The King of the Road.”

“I love playing for No Shoes Nation any time, anywhere,” says the soft-spoken superstar, “but these stadium shows are always something so powerful, I can’t tell you how much anticipation goes into each one. Not to mention, we’re always wanting to top what’s come before – and I think this lineup might just pack the most fun of them all.”

Recently singled out by Variety as “Country’s only long-term stadium act,” Chillaxification 2020 builds on the enduring rite of summer that Chesney’s stadium shows have become. With the multiple week No. 1 “Get Along” from his deeply personal Songs for the Saints, benefiting the Love for Love City Fund, and the steamy “Tip of My Tongue” hovering just outside the Top 10 at Country radio, there’s a lot of new music, old favorites and surprises on tap for what will be the summer’s biggest tour.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, September 26 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 3 at 10 p.m. local time. General ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, October 4.

Having defined the country music stadium experience over the last decade and a half, Chesney spent this year’s Songs for the Saints Tour taking his music to the cities that have been overlooked on his massive million-tickets-a-summer treks. Having played 159 stadium shows – rocking over a million people at Gillette Stadium alone – Chillaxification 2020 promises to be everything No Shoes Nation has come to expect from the man who gave them “American Kids,” “Beer In Mexico,” “Out Last Night,” “Noise,” “When the Sun Goes Down” and more.

Blue Chair Bay Rum returns as tour sponsor. Chesney’s award-winning line of rum will again be the presenting sponsor, with activations throughout the summer.

Kenny Chesney’s Chillaxification 2020 Tour
with Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead
April 18                  AT&T Stadium                                       Arlington, Texas
April 25                  Miller Park                                              Milwaukee, Wis.
May 2                     U.S. Bank Stadium                                  Minneapolis, Minn.                
May 9                     Raymond James Stadium                        Tampa, Fla.
May16                    Mercedes-Benz Stadium                         Atlanta, Ga.
May 22                   Minute Maid Park                                   Houston, Texas
May 23                   The Alamodome                                      San Antonio, Texas
May 30                   Heinz Field                                              Pittsburgh, Pa.
June 6                     Lincoln Financial Field                           Philadelphia, Pa.
June 13                   Busch Stadium                                        St. Louis, Mo.
June 20                   Ohio Stadium                                          Columbus, Ohio
June 27                   Nissan Stadium                                       Nashville, Tenn.
July 11                    Arrowhead Stadium                                Kansas City, Mo.
July 18                    CenturyLink Field                                   Seattle, Wash.
July 25                    Soldier Field                                            Chicago, Ill.
August 1                 SoFi Stadium                                           Los Angeles, Calif.
August 8                 Empower Field at Mile High                  Denver, Colo.
August 15               Ford Field                                                Detroit, Mich.
August 22               MetLife Stadium                                     East Rutherford, NJ
August 28               Gillette Stadium                                      Foxboro, Mass.
…and more dates to be announced.