Adam Craig Returns With The Release of Two New Songs

Stoney Creek Records recording artist Adam Craig will release two new songs this Friday, April 5th. Armed with a natural ability to place listeners into the story and make them feel something deeply, Adam transports listeners back to their glory days in a small town with “If You’re Lucky,” while the up-tempo barroom tune “Whatever You’re Drinking To” will have folks longing for a cold one. You can get the two new tracks at midnight Friday (EST) HERE. 

The artist’s Top 40 single “Just a Phase” made an indelible mark on the Country format, propelling Rolling Stone to declare him a “blowtorch of a voice” and one of its “10 Country Artists You Need To Know” (Summer 2016).

Showcasing his ability to write a heartbreaker in his soul-bearing debut single, “Reckon” and the heart-wrenching fan-favorite “Why Can’t She,” it is clear Adam is not afraid to show his sensitive side. His two new tunes however, showcase his story-telling talents in a new light.  

“This is the first time that I’ve really met with publishers and got deep into the weeds in the new music process and it feels really good, I’m so excited to share this new music with the world,” said Adam. “The last couple of months I have been able to play these on the road and watching the crowd’s reaction has been amazing! They are so fun to perfom.”  

Both produced by Michael Carter, “If You’re Lucky” was penned by Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill while “Whatever You’re Drinking To” was written by Adam, Matt Rogers and Michael Carter. Adam himself is also a celebrated songwriter having penned Parmalee’s Top 3 hit “Close Your Eyes,” and scored cuts by Jason Aldean (“Church Pew or Bar Stool”), Dustin Lynch (“World to Me”), Love & Theft (“Whiskey on My Breath”) and more.  

This weekend Adam will perform his new music live at the ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off on Saturday in Las Vegas, in advance of the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®. Click here for more details.  

For tour dates and information about Adam, please visit: http://www.adamcraigofficial.com/  

Kassi Ashton Reveals “Pretty Shiny Things” Music Video

Kassi Ashton, one of the most compelling rising stars in Nashville, has unveiled a haunting new music video for her song “Pretty Shiny Things“. The stylish piece features Kassi beautifully made up, lying on a stage surrounded by glass trinkets and mirrors, with a melancholic color palette that matches the emotional lyrics of the song. The lyrics depict the pressures young women face to be perfect on the outside, despite what they are experiencing on the inside.

PAPER Magazine premiered the video, calling Kassi “the next big Country superstar” and dubbed “Pretty Shiny Things” as “a thing of beauty that aims to disguise a darker truth but ends up shining as a haunting beacon of hope.” Read Kassi’s interview with PAPER HERE and watch the video HERE.

“In our society, it feels like we’re forced to evaluate our reflection everywhere we turn, always waiting for a confirmation from someone else that we are enough,” says Ashton. “Putting that, and something so personal for me, into a visual is a weird task. I wanted it to feel real, not forced. Kristin Barlowe helped me so much in marrying what I wanted artistically with the real emotional monologue.”

Filmed in Nashville, TN, the music video was directed by Kristin Barlowe, with whom Kassi previously collaborated with for the music video for her song “Violins“.

“Pretty Shiny Things” was first released on March 22nd, 2019 and was produced by Luke Laird and co-written by Kassi and Emily Landis.

Kane Brown Teams Up With Becky G. For Spanish Remix of “Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere”

ACM “Single of the Year” Award nominee Kane Brown has released the Spanish Remix of “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere,” featuring singer and actress Becky G.

Additionally, the 25-year-old entertainer announces the release of a stunning music video of Spanish Remix of “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere.”

Brown and Becky G created this concept video combining their two separate worlds, visually fusing multiple fantasy-fueled locations. Directed by Alex Alvga and produced by Ryan Huffman, The Matrix-like beginning of the video transports the audience, Brown, and Becky G into one tropical and one rustic location (dance moves included).

Kane Brown and Becky G’s new music clip and track are available HERE.

“Lost in the Middle of Nowhere,” which has already garnered over 22 million on-demand streams, reunites Brown with Lauren Alaina, his duet partner on the 4X Platinum smash “What Ifs.”  Now as co-writers, Alaina and Brown penned “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere” with Jon Nite (“Break Up in the End,” “Think a Little Less”) and Jesse Frasure (“Life Changes,” “Dirt on My Boots”).

Remarks Kane Brown, “When I named my album Experiment, one of the things that was important to me was to not feel limited sonically in what I could do, including the types of instruments and collaborations.”  He continues, “I’m a country artist, but I have a range of influences. I didn’t feel pressured to keep it in a certain box because of the way my fans have always been there for me, which has lead to some amazing chances to branch out and work with people I admire throughout a range of genres including Becky G.”

Becky G responds, “It was so much fun to work with my friend Kane Brown on this remix, a fusion of what he and I love most; country and Reggaeton.”

Blake Shelton’s New Single “God’s Country” Heads To Country Radio

The next chapter of Blake Shelton’s storied career will start in “God’s Country” – the country music superstar releases the flagship single from a forthcoming project today, Friday, March 29. Written by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, Shelton’s gritty new song is an electrifying foot-stomper that connects the listener to their roots.

“‘God’s Country’ is a song that has a strong and deep meaningful lyric, but at the same time it leaves it up to the listeners interpretation,” Shelton said. “But no matter where you are from or where you’re standing it is my belief that you’re standing in God’s Country. It’s really about a state of mind. Wherever you’re from and how you feel about that place. For me it’s about being from Oklahoma – where I was born, raised and still live today.”

Shelton visited different parts of God’s Country on his massive headlining “Friends & Heroes 2019” run, which wrapped last weekend in Albany. Joined by special guest Lauren Alaina and with special appearances from the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace Adkins, Shelton returned to the Hot Tours Top 5 chart (Billboard). According to Pollstar, the first nine shows of the 18-date arena tour sold 103,434 tickets and averaged more than $1 million per night.

Luke Bryan Unveils Brand New Single “Knockin’ Boots”

Luke Bryan returns with the premiere of brand new single, “Knockin’ Boots.” Written by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Jon Nite, the new track serves as the first release from a forthcoming studio album from the country superstar.

“From the moment I heard this song I knew I had to get in the studio and record it,” said Luke. “I just couldn’t get it out of my head.  This may be the fastest turn around I have ever done with a song.”

“Knockin’ Boots” officially impacts country radio on April 8, however it is available now at all digital retailers HERE.