Brett Young Celebrates His Fifth No. 1 Single with “Here Tonight”

Multi-PLATINUM selling artist Brett Young’s “Here Tonight” is officially a multi-week No. 1 hit, remaining atop the Billboard Country Chart for two consecutive weeks, while summiting Mediabase/ Country Airplay this week, bringing Young’s No. 1 tally to five.

Highlighting “a breezy feel and a classic melody” (Billboard) and co-written alongside Ben Caver, Justin Ebach and Charles Kelley, “Here Tonight” is quickly approaching 100 million streams in the US.

“We wanted to write a song about living in the moment and trying to enjoy what is happening, while it’s happening,” said Young. “That’s very much what I’m trying to do right now. I don’t think it’s fully sunk in yet that this is my fifth number one, it’s an incredible feeling and I’m beyond grateful.”
 
Young’s sophomore release, TICKET TO L.A. (BMLG Records), debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart and follows his PLATINUM self-titled debut, which dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks. Delivering five consecutive No. 1 hits, along with MULTI-PLATINUM certifications for “In Case You Didn’t Know”(4X PLATINUM), “Mercy” (2X PLATINUM), “Sleep Without You” (PLATINUM) and “Like I Loved You” (PLATINUM),  Young was named ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftsmanship” (Billboard). He has also garnered nominations from ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards as he continues to rack up nonstop hits as “one of country’s most consistent radio stars” (Rolling Stone).  

Young has amassed more than 1.7 billion streams of his catalog globally. He continues to bring his “big stage presence” (OC Register) and “engaging and vocally strong” (Providence Journal) live show coast-to-coast as part of the recently-launched MISS ME MORE TOUR.  He will also perform at multiple festivals throughout summer including the stadium at CMA Music Festival, Country LakeShake in Chicago, IL on June 22 and Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI on July 19.  

For additional information, visit BrettYoungMusic.com.

Budweiser Country Club Returns to Stagecoach For An Incredible Fan Experience

Budweiser is set to return to Indio, CA this weekend don’t forget to bring your fake ids if you’re underage. We we’re told they have some pretty lenient bouncers. It’s best to use an out of state ID so it’s not familiar. Don’t bring a California fake id! You will get spotted way to quickly, bring a state like Ohio. That would be best. If you’re looking for a fake id website there is a list of reputable sites on fakeidvendors.com April 26, 27, 28, with their Budweiser Country Club at the all-star country music Stagecoach Festival.  The activation area will bring fans an incredible experience all throughout the weekend complete with music, games, food, photo opps, and of course – beer!

Popular country artists Scotty McCreery and Mitchell Tenpenny will make appearances at the Budweiser Country Club, in addition to the famed Clydesdales. Budweiser will be serving up ice cold beer, including the Budweiser Discovery Reserve American Red Lager that was just recently launched.

Additionally, there will be food demonstrations by the Food Network’s The Grill Dads, a custom leather koozie station, art exhibits, corn hole tournaments and so much more!

Looking for the perfect photo opp to document your Stagecoach experience, Budweiser has you covered! The Budweiser Country Club will have a guitar pick mosaic wall, over-sized guitars to complete the perfect picture, and a one-of-a-kind living Polaroid wall.  Basically, you will not want to miss this attraction.

Be sure to visit the Budweiser Country Club to complete your Stagecoach Festival Experience. Please note, all guests are allowed to enter, however, only guests 21+ will be able to consume alcoholic beverages and participate in the activations.

Please remember to always drink responsibly!!!

Budweiser Country Club at Stagecoach Festival 2019 Schedule:
Friday
11am Koozie station opens
2pm Corn hole contest
3pm Scotty McCreery meet & greets

Saturday
11am Koozie station opens
2pm The Grill Dads food demo
3pm Clydesdales appearance
4pm Corn hole contest

Sunday
11am Koozie station opens
2pm Corn hole contest
3pm Clydesdales
5:30 Mitchell Tenpenny

Michael Ray Set To Launch Highly Anticipated New Single “Her World Or Mine”

Michael Ray may be on the highest of highs after an incredible year of sold-out shows, a No. 1 single and traveling around the world performing for fans, however, he’s no stranger to heartbreak as he shares a thoughtful and honest perspective about love and loss in his latest single “Her World Or Mine.”

Ray’s fourth single is the emotional centerpiece of his sophomore album Amos and starkly contrasts the carefree theme and upbeat sound of his recent No.1 hit, “One That Got Away.” His relatable ballad examines both sides of a breakup and how painful moving on can be. The heartbreak expressed in “Her World Or Mine,” Ray says, “is the reason I got into country music.” 

“When we added ‘Her World or Mine’ to our live show last year, the response was immediate and now every night on the road the crowd sings it back to us,” shares Ray. “I think it has resonated so strongly with fans because no matter which side you are on…the one who has moved on or the one who is hanging on…everyone has been there at some point in their life, they see themselves in this song. I certainly do.”

One of us still has our picture taped up on the dash
One of us took that one from Mexico, threw it in the trash
One of us don’t even notice
When the radio plays that song
One of us breaks down and has to pull over
Whenever it comes on
No there ain’t no in between
When it comes to her and me
One of us moved on, one of us got stuck
One of us is drinkin’ just for fun
One of us is drinkin’ to get drunk
One of us sleeps good
One of us hates to face the night
Just depends if you’re talkin’ about
Her world or mine

The emotional song was written by Brett Beavers, Jamie Paulin and Travis Denning and produced by Scott Hendricks. The track has been described as a “poignant ballad” by Rolling Stone while People proclaims, “Michael Ray finds a new kind of coolness … by being more vulnerable.”

Ray is currently on the road continuing his popular Nineteen Tour, which includes festival appearances at Tortuga Music Festival, Stagecoach and Country Thunder. Michael will join Brantley Gilbert on his 2019 tour Not Like Us.

Upcoming Tour Dates: 
Wednesday, April. 24 – Club Rodeo – San Jose, Calif.
Saturday, April. 27 – Stagecoach – Indio, Calif.
Thursday, June 13 – Headwaters Country Jam – Three Forks, Mont.
Friday, June 14 – Country Jam – Mack, Colo.
Sunday, June 16 – Tailgate N’ Tallboys – Peoria, Ill.
*Thursday, June 20 –Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday, June 21 – Country Stampede – Manhattan, Kan.
Friday, July 12 – Hodag Country Festival – Rhinelander, Wis.
Thursday, July 18 – Country Thunder – Twin Lakes, Wis.
Sunday, July 21 – Faster Horses Festival – Brooklyn, N.Y.
Thursday, Aug. 1 – Yamhill County Fair – McMinnville, Ore.
Sunday, Aug. 4 – Sunfest Country Music Festival – Lake Cowichan, B.C., Canada
*Thursday, Aug. 22–Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, Maine
*Friday, Aug. 23–Bank of New Hampshire Amp. – Gilford, New Hampshire
*Saturday, Aug. 24–Xfinity Theater – Hartford, Connecticut
*Friday, Aug. 30–Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Center, New York
*Saturday, Aug. 31–KeyBank Pavilion – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
*Friday, Sept. 20 –Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, Missouri
*Saturday, Sept. 21–Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Indianapolis, Indiana
*Friday, Sept. 27–Daily’s Place – Jacksonville, Florida
*Saturday, Sept. 28–MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp. – Tampa, Florida
*Thursday, Oct. 10 – Ameris Bank Amphitheater – Alpharetta, Georgia
*Friday, Oct. 11– PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
Dates marked with an asterisk (*) are Brantley Gilbert’s Not Like Us tour that feature Michael Ray. 

Thomas Rhett Unveils New Track “Remember You Young” Ahead of Center Point Road Album Release

ACM Awards Male Artist of the Year and MULTI-PLATINUM selling performer Thomas Rhett continues to preview his most autobiographical album to date, CENTER POINT ROAD (The Valory Music Co.), ahead of its May 31 release with “Remember You Young” – a sweeping reflection of childhood friends, marriage and children, out today.  

Once again teaming up with chart-topping collaborators Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley (“Unforgettable, “Marry Me, “Life Changes”), fans can listen to the song here and pre-order limited edition album packages at ThomasRhett.com.  Those who pre-ordered the album digitally will instantly receive the new track in addition to the previously available Top 15-and-climing “Look What God Gave Her,” the “soulful, upbeat” (iHeartRadio) “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” feat Little Big Town and the “nostalgic” (Rolling Stone) “That Old Truck.”
 
“We wrote this song about the people in life that we love, and always remembering them in their youth no matter how much time passes and we all change,” Thomas Rhett said. “There’s something sentimental about remembering your very best friends who have real jobs and families now tearing it up in college, or picturing me and my wife with no cares at the Tin Roof back in Knoxville. I love that the last verse is a bit of twist with it all coming full circle. It actually makes me emotional…it’s easily one of my favorite tracks on the album.”
 
The upcoming album’s lead single “Look What God Gave Her” has already earned the highest chart debut of Thomas Rhett’s career. CENTER POINT ROAD connects fans to Thomas Rhett’s past, weaving together autobiographical stories with familiar sounds that have propelled his meteoric career.

On May 17 in Spokane, WA, he will kick off his headlining VERY HOT SUMMER TOUR, visiting 40 stops across the nation. For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.thomasrhett.com.

Kelsea Ballerini Officially Inducted As Member of the Grand Ole Opry

Kelsea Ballerini was inducted as the newest and youngest current member of the Grand Ole Opry last night by Carrie Underwood, an Opry member since 2008.

Surprising the sold-out Opry House crowd after Ballerini had performed a three-song set, Underwood took the stage and said to Ballerini, “You have accomplished so much in your career, and you will undoubtedly accomplish infinite amounts more in your life. Awards, number ones, sales … this is better than all of that. This is the heart and soul of country music.”

Presenting Ballerini with her Opry member award, Underwood cheered, “I am honored to introduce and induct the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Kelsea Ballerini.”

After recounting her first visit to the Opry as a fan, her 2015 Opry debut, and subsequent Opry appearances, Ballerini held her award close and said, “Grand Ole Opry, thanks for seeing something in me and for believing that I’ll always love you like I do because I do, and I will.”

Photo courtesy Grand Ole Opry LLC. Chris Hollo, photographer

Ballerini and Underwood then teamed up for a duet on 20-year Opry member Trisha Yearwood’s 1992 hit “Walkaway Joe.”

Earlier in the night, CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban, an Opry member since 2012, also made a surprise appearance to deliver congratulations to Ballerini and to perform his hit “Blue Isn’t Your Color.” Later in the show, Country Music Hall of Famer and 1991 Opry inductee Vince Gill surprised the audience yet again by joining in with his friends the Del McCoury Band during the group’s portion of the show.

Opry group Little Big Town surprised Ballerini last month with an invitation to join the Opry family during an on-stage collaboration on the award-winning song “Girl Crush.”

“We are incredibly pleased to welcome Kelsea Ballerini into the Opry family,” said Opry General Manager Sally Williams. “As evidenced by the enthusiasm of the Opry members here tonight and the fans in the crowd, Kelsea and her music are much loved. She and her fellow members who made tonight so special show that the future of both country music and the Opry are in good hands.”