Riley Green To Release Debut Album “Different ‘Round Here”

Chart-topper Riley Green will release his debut album DIFFERENT ‘ROUND HERE September 20 via BMLG Records. The 14-track project has already produced No. 1 hit “There Was This Girl” and features his latest endeavor “I Wish Grandpa’s Never Died,” a song Peoplepraised “might take him to a whole new stratosphere,” and one he shares co-writing credits posthumously alongside his two grandfathers.
 
“I started putting out music independently to have material to do shows around Alabama and Georgia,” shares Green. “Here we are just a year or so later and I’m still that same guy from Alabama, just singing those songs on a bigger stage.  Those and each of these songs are a part of my life and I’m ready to play them out on the road!”
 
Highlighting his Southern roots and relatability, Green co-wrote each track offering a perspective Rolling Stone Country describes as “Drinks-in-the-air Nineties country at an Alabama vs. Auburn tailgate.” He recorded DIFFERENT ROUND HERE alongside producer Dann Huff and executive producer Jimmy Harnen.
DIFFERENT ROUND HERE TRACK LIST:
1. “There Was This Girl” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan
2. “Different ‘Round Here” | Riley Green, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton
3. “Same Old Song” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton
4. “In A Truck Right Now” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Randy Montana
5. “Hard To Leave” | Riley Green, Jessi Alexander, Randy Montana
6. “I Wish Grandpa’s Never Died” | Riley Green, Lendon Bonds, Buford Green
7. “Bettin’ Man” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton
8. “Numbers On The Cars” | Riley Green
9. “My First Everything” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Tyler Reeve, Justin Weaver
10. “In Love By Now” | Riley Green, Rhett Akins, Marv Green, Ben Hayslip
11. “Get That Man A Beer” | Riley Green, Jonathan Singleton, Channing Wilson
12. “Break Up More Often” | Riley Green, Chris DuBois, Lynn Hutton
13. “Running With An Angel” | Riley Green
14. “Outlaws Like Us” | Riley Green, Erik Dylan

FGL Fest Continues To Grow With Additional Artists Added To The All-Star Lineup

FGL Fest anticipation builds as another wave of artists – Blanco Brown, Canaan Smith and Payton Smith – is announced to take the stage Saturday, September 7, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Florida Georgia Line leads the lineup with previously announced special guests Dan + Shay, Nelly and Mitchell Tenpenny.
 
The must-see concert amplifies the Big Machine 400 at the Brickyard Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, which courses through the legendary 2.5-mile oval. Tickets are on sale now HERE and HERE.

Thomas Rhett Teams Up With Chubbies To Release “The Rhettro Collection” Swim Line

Thomas Rhett and Chubbies announced THE RHETTRO COLLECTION, a collaboration between “the country music superstar” (Billboard) and the weekend-wear brand to create a retro-inspired swim line for the entire family. Available today, THE RHETTRO COLLECTION is a limited-edition design by Thomas Rhett, anchored by “Gloriously ‘90s” (Esquire) inspired prints, featuring matching men’s and boy’s swim trunks and women’s and girl’s one-piece swimsuits. Watch Thomas Rhett unveil the new line here.

“Thomas Rhett x Chubbies is a collaboration that has been months in the making and we couldn’t be more excited. Our brands stand for the same ideal – that of creating products or content that gives our audience a dose of that Friday at 5pm feeling,” says Tom Montgomery, Founder and Chief Digital Officer at Chubbies. “This collection represents that weekend kickoff for all families out there, with a style for every member of the household.”

“How cool is it that I got to design a collection with a brand my whole family wears in real life,” adds Thomas Rhett. “I am a huge fan of Chubbies- they speak to my lifestyle on the road of warm weather, summer and fun. I am really loving what we put together.”

THE RHETTRO COLLECTION features:

A stretch men’s swim trunk available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
A stretch boy’s swim trunk available in sizes 12M up to 5T
A one-piece women’s swimsuit available in sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
A one-piece girl’s swimsuit available in sizes 12M up to 5T

THE RHETTRO COLLECTION is available now at a starting price of $49.50. For more information on The Rhettro Collection, visit chubbiesshorts.com/collections/thomas-rhett.

Chris Janson Set To Release “Real Friends” Studio Album on October 18

While most Platinum-selling, chart-topping, critically acclaimed recording artists and stadium-stagers have fan parties, Chris Janson has friend parties. It’s no surprise that Janson embraces that same fundamental philosophy for his brand new album, Real Friends, due October 18 via Warner Music Nashville. His third major label offering traces its very roots to those closest to the singer / songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

“Real Friends is my favorite album I’ve made yet, hands down,” Janson said. “I made Real Friends with actual real friends. I produced the album with real friends, wrote all the songs with real friends, took all the photos for the project with my best friend and wife, Kelly, and I also have a huge collaboration on this album with one of my favorite ‘Ole’ friends! I’m more excited about music now than I have been in all of my career. Thank you to my fans, who truly are my real friends and helped me get where I am today.”

Janson introduced Real Friends to the world earlier this year with his current single, “Good Vibes” (listen HERE). Co-written by Janson, Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell, the “electric, juiced-up anthem” (Billboard) is currently nearing Top 20 at country radio. He has already performed the song on stages far and wide, from Live with Kelly and Ryan (watch HERE) to Ohio Stadium in a massive concert event alongside “King of Country” George Strait and superstar Blake Shelton.

The award-winning songwriter has dropped two additional tracks in advance of the album launch, with more to come. Most recently he released “a celebration of working hard and cashing in on a heck of a lot of effort” (The Boot) in the up-tempo jam “Say About Me” (listen HERE), which was named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now.” His salute to workingmen and workingwomen in the “blue-collar rocker” (Taste of Country) “Waitin’ On 5” is also available now (listen HERE).

Janson will continue performing his newest tunes live on his own headlining dates across the nation and as direct support on Chris Young’s “Raised On Country Tour.” Late summer will also see Janson’s return to the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Limited tickets remain for the September 25 show (link HERE). His last experience headlining the famed concert venue in 2018 included a sold-out audience and a surprise invitation from Keith Urban to join the Grand Ole Opry

CMA Fest The Music Event of Summer Hosted By Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Airs Sunday, August 4 on ABC

“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, premieres this Sunday, Aug. 4 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. The primetime concert special brings the hottest music acts together on one stage for three full hours of epic collaborations and must-see performances. Hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini with special guest host Bobby Bones, “CMA Fest” brings Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience for a 16th straight year. 

Viewers who don’t have a cable or streaming subscription can visit ABCinstantaccess.com to sign up for a service of their choice, most of which offer a free trial period. 

Filmed during Nashville’s 48th annual CMA Fest in June, the television special showcases more than 30 of today’s hottest hits performed by the biggest names in music as they hit the stage during the four-day festival. Catch performances by Lil Nas X joined by Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini and The Chainsmokers, Brothers Osborne with Brooks & Dunn and Ashley McBryde, Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell, Tim McGraw and Luke Combs, Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile, and Carrie Underwood with Joan Jett. Additional performers include Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett and Brett Young. 

Thomas Rhett returns to host “CMA Fest” for a fourth year, first co-hosting the special in 2016, while Kelsea Ballerini returns for a third year. Special guest host Bobby Bones appears for the first time. “CMA Fest” is executive produced by Robert Deaton.

Four-day passes for CMA Fest 2020—which takes place in Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 4-7 —are available for purchase today at CMAfest.com or by calling the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST. Passes include admission to each of Nissan Stadium’s four nightly shows, four-day admission to Xfinity Fan Fair X, meet-and-greet opportunities inside Xfinity Fan Fair X and free access to daytime and nighttime shuttles.