“PICK ME UP”: GABBY BARRETT CRUISES TO RIAA PLATINUM CERTIFICATION

 

NASHVILLE, TENN. (January 17, 2023) — MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett has the top streaming song total to date by a female artist currently on the Country radio charts, as her Top 5 “Pick Me Up” single is PLATINUM. Radio host Lon Helton recently surprised Barrett with the official RIAA certification news while she co-hosted Country Countdown USA for the first time. Listen here. “That’s awesome. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have the best fanbase in the world,” shared Barrett on-air. “Country music lovers are seriously just the most loyal fanbase I’ve ever seen in my life, so I'm very grateful to be a part of this format. I love this song, so I’m glad other people do too.” As found on the extended version of her acclaimed PLATINUM debut album, GOLDMINE (DELUXE) (Warner Music Nashville), Barrett’s backroad ballad – penned by Barrett, Ross Copperman, and Jon Nite – has surpassed 225 MILLION global streams to date and is quickly approaching 5 MILLION views on the adjoining music video. With over 6.3 BILLION career airplay impressions and 2.5 BILLION global career streams to her credit, she continues to prove herself as an unstoppable force in the genre. With new music promised this year, Barrett returns to the road to support select dates with Kane Brown this spring. Click here for a complete list of upcoming shows and ticketing information.

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Check out my favorite spots at Mohegan Sun!

Headed to Mohegan Sun this weekend?  Check out one of my favorite restaurants.

Tuscany - Italian

Tuscany, by world famous chef Todd English offers a wide array of handcrafted pasta.  They have dinner options that includes all the traditional American-Italian delicacies like chicken parm, veal marsala, or rack of lamb.  If you’re looking for a lighter option, I like to split an antipasto with a flatbread.  My favorite flatbread is the Tuscan with prosciutto, rosemary fig jam, and gorgonzola and fontina cheeses.  If you’re there for lunch they have an awesome lunch buffet for $24.95.  My family went to the champagne brunch last time around and was super impressed with the raw bar and was pleased they had such a huge variety.  Its $42 for adults but you probably won’t eat the rest of the day. 

Sol Toro – Mexican

Sol de Toro is my favorite spot in Mohegan.  It has a huge variety of tequilas and can make you any kind of fancy cocktails.  They always seem to have friendly bartenders and start you off with hot chips and a great salsa (and you should add tableside guac, obviously).  My recommended menu item is adobo pork tacos (served with cilantro jicama slaw, grilled pineapple, jalapeño ranch)

Chick-fil-a – Fried Chicken

I know, I know.  Not exactly fine dining, but if you get stuck in Friday night traffic, it’s the perfect quick meal.  It’s located right across from the Wolf Den and is a great quick / low cost option.  It’s also right next to Frank Pepe’s pizza if Italian is more your speed.  Plus, think of how much more money you’ll have for the roulette wheel post show.  I fell in love with Chick-fil-a when I lived in North Carolina and I don’t have one close to home so it’s always a treat.  My recommendation is the original chicken sandwich (with pickles of course) and waffle fries with sweet tea.


Tom’s Urban – American Bar Food
Perfect for a quick app or sandwich.  They have a bunch of craft beer options and also make a mean cocktail.  They also have a wide menu of sandwiches, tacos, and pizzas.  Pizzas are a good size for sharing.  My recommendation is to start with the fried pickles and then share BBQ chicken pizza.

Other quick hit Mohegan tips-

*The hotel in the casino is beautiful.  If it’s in your price range, you can’t beat the convenience.  If you’re looking for something a little more cost friendly, the Microtel by Wyndham and the Hampton Inn by Hilton both offer free shuttles.  Both offer free breakfast (continental at Microtel – bagels, toast, cereal, and coffee and full hot buffet at the Hampton Inn – eggs, sausage, potatoes, toast, waffles, bagels, and cereals).  The Hampton Inn is a little further away but also has a great pool area. 

*My favorite slot machine is the Double Diamond Deluxe.  Highly recommend.  They can be a little hard to find but the Triple Diamond Deluxe can be used in a pinch.

*There's a great race book with a nice bar full of craft beers.  You can get a free cocktail with an active race ticket so it's worth checking out.  If you're new to race betting, you can never go wrong with Jose or Irad Ortiz.  They're jockeys (and brothers) from Puerto Rico that are among the most consistent in the sport. 

*If you’re late to the Wolf Den and it's full, try the bar right behind. Sometimes people move around and you might find your way up to the back wall which is a great view.  Also, standing along the outside of the den by the machines also offers up great acoustics.

*If you have a sweet tooth, check out Carlo’s BakeShop in the Casino of the Earth. 

RUNAWAY JUNE CAUSES A SCENE IN THE “BROKEN HEARTS (DO BROKEN THINGS)” MUSIC VIDEO

NASHVILLE, TENN. (November 11, 2022) — “Based on a true story,” chart-topping all-female trio Runaway June is en route to the bar to help a heartbroken friend in today’s (11/11) CMT Broadcast Premiere of the neon-lit “BROKEN HEARTS (DO BROKEN THINGS)” music video. Appearing on the Paramount Times Square Billboard in New York City, as well as causing a scene on CMT Music and CMT.com, WATCH HERE. Directed by Taylor Kelly, member Stevie Woodward leads the fun-and-free clip, jumping headfirst into the chaos of heartbreak. Radiating the fierce and feisty “Middle fingers up / Yeah the hell with love” spirit of their unapologetic new single, she acts with reckless abandon as members Jennifer Wayne and Natalie Stovall remind viewers, “She can't be the one to blame (broken hearts do broken things).” Fast-catching major media attention, MusicRow calls the Mandi Sagal, Steve Fee, and Sarah Lake-penned anthem “a boatload of romping fun,” while Billboard applauds, “On their latest, this trio retains their cheery pop-country vibe, but delves deep into the not-so rational decisions one makes when their heart is splintered after a breakup.” With top-tier spotlights by E! News, Entertainment Tonight, and more, check out a recent stripped-down performance of “BROKEN HEARTS (DO BROKEN THINGS)” on The Bobby Bones Show here.

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BRIAN KELLEY BRINGS THE BEACH TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY DURING SOLO DEBUT

NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 20, 2022) — Introducing his “Beach Cowboy” way of life to the Grand Ole Opry, DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley brought the beach to Nashville, TN, during his solo debut last night (10/19). “I’m on cloud nine. Those three songs flew by in the blink of an eye, and I wish I could stay here all night and play,” shared Kelley backstage. “It was a dream come true standing in that circle and extra special to have my parents in the audience tonight. I’m definitely humbled by this huge honor and already can’t wait to come back. I’ll be here whenever the Opry will have me.” With American Songwriter hailing, “Kelley is on his game, delivering some of the best modern country put to tape,” after his previously released SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND, the Ormond Beach, FL-native performed three songs from the breakout project to the packed house. Showcasing his “easy-going sound that combines surf and spurs” according to Billboard, Kelley included “Boat Names,” which was written in honor of his wife Brittney, and had hands raised in the air for a spirited “Sunday Service In The Sand.” Returning to Florida this week for the last batch of shows of his SURF POST SESSIONS’ SECOND WAVE OF SUMMER residency, limited tickets are available here. Hosted in the backyard of the Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL, Kelley will wrap his 20-date run in costume with a Halloween bash on October 31.

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ABOUT BRIAN KELLEY: DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley is marking a new era with his patriotic salute, “American Spirit,” as his first solo release with Big Machine Records. Currently hosting a 20-date SURF POST SESSIONS’ SECOND WAVE OF SUMMER residency at Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, FL – owned by the Ormond Beach native and his wife Brittney – he’s in the studio working on new music as well. Last making waves with SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND, which American Songwriter hailed, “It’s clear that Kelley is on his game, delivering some of the best modern country put to tape,” he also sold out audiences on his headline MADE BY THE WATER TOUR. First known as the Florida half of the GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade Award recipients have garnered 19 career #1 hits and are the first and only act to achieve two RIAA DIAMOND-certified singles in Country music history (11X PLATINUM #1s: “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha). Notching 13.9+ billion global streams, selling more than 40 million tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, plus playing to over 4 million fans spanning massive arena and stadium headline tours, FGL has been honored by AMA, Billboard, CMA, and CMT Music Awards, with their Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong exhibit open through 2023 at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Further diversifying his thriving enterprise, Kelley spearheads creative projects like MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL with his production company CuzBro Productions, and a partnership with Oyster City Brewing Company. In addition, his collaborations with Brittney include cult-favorite brand Tribe Kelley and limited NFT collection, Chill Cowboy Country Club (CCCC).

 

Kenny Chesney Announced as Featured Guest for CRS 2023 “The Artist Interview”

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 11, 2022) CRS is setting the stage for one of Country Music’s most iconic artists Kenny Chesney. The only Country Artist to appear on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the last 13 years will appear as the featured artist during “The Artist Interview” at CRS 2023. Through a rare and exclusive Q&A session presented by BMI, Chesney will speak about his astonishing career and details about what’s on the horizon.

CRS/CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis comments, “We’re thrilled to have Kenny join us at CRS ‘23 in March. There’s so much to talk about. He’s been an important and consistently relevant artist for three decades, entertaining millions of fans with a dynamic show that brings his massive catalog of hits to life one stadium at a time. Only a very few artists -- from any genre -- can claim this achievement, and Kenny Chesney lives in that rare air. We can’t wait for this session at CRS.”

The eight-time Entertainer of the Year has been called “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal for selling a million-plus tickets on each of his full-sized tours since 2003. With his HERE AND NOW 2022 playing to over 1.3 million people with 21 stadium shows – after three different tour postponements to respect shifting health protocols –Billboard’s Artist with the Most #1 Country Singles expands his commitment to making music that reflects country fans’ lives.

The East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has maintained an adventurousness that still includes traditional country (2022’s No. 1 classic waltz “Knowing You”), as well as groundbreaking musical alliances. His duet partners run a gauntlet of Willie Nelson, P!nk, the Wailers, Uncle Kracker, George Strait, Dave Matthews and Grace Potter. His creative partnerships continue with “Beer With My Friends,” his current single with Old Dominion, which caps a summer tour that’s seen several new Chesney records, old favorites, new stadiums, and a return to live music that’s powerfully renewed the players and the fans.

“Music is such an important piece of people’s lives,” Chesney says. “I believe music is medicine. It changes lives, makes a difference and is there every step of the way. I can’t wait to dig in and talk about all these songs, all these moments and the journey to how we got there.”

Kenny Chesney last appeared at Country Radio Seminar in 2020, when he received the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Artist Humanitarian Award. Chesney was honored for his exceptional humanitarian efforts exhibited during his career.

The discussion featuring Chesney will take place during CRS 2023 (March 13-15, 2023), at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Registration for CRS 2023 is open and is $649 per person. Unlike previous years, New Faces of Country Music® Showcase tickets are sold separately for $100 per ticket. New Faces of Country Music Showcase tickets are limited and nearly sold out. Registration is available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

For more information on CRS, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.

Morgan Wallen announces "The Dangerous Tour" Stops in MA and CT in July.

 NASHVILLE, TENN. (November 15, 2021) — Deemed “the most wanted man in Country” by The New Yorker, MULTI-PLATINUM Country artist Morgan Wallen announces today (11/15) his return to the road with THE DANGEROUS TOUR. Named after his history-making, critically acclaimed Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Republic Records), the in-demand entertainer welcomes special guest HARDY as direct support in 2022, with Larry Fleet also joining on select dates from February through May.

Tacking 46 cities beginning in Evansville, IN, on February 3, 2022 at Ford Center, THE DANGEROUS TOUR will take over arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S., including making major debuts at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, and Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, GA. Wallen’s slated to wrap the seven-month run in Los Angeles, CA, on September 24, 2022, at STAPLES Center.

All arena dates are set to go on sale beginning on Friday (11/19), with amphitheater shows – in addition to Ball Arena in Denver, CO – on sale December 3. Tickets and VIP packages are available for purchase at MorganWallen.com.

MORGAN WALLEN’S THE DANGEROUS TOUR DATES:
*On Sale November 19 | ^On Sale December 3

February 3, 2022 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 4, 2022 — Charleston, WV — Charleston Coliseum — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 5, 2022 — Allentown, PA — PPL Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 9, 2022 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 24, 2022 — Columbia, SC — Colonial Life Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 25, 2022 — Savannah, GA — Enmarket Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
February 26, 2022 — Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 3, 2022 — Biloxi, MS — Mississippi Coast Coliseum — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 4, 2022 — Bossier City, LA — Brookshire Grocery Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 5, 2022 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 10, 2022 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 11, 2022 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 12, 2022 — Grand Forks, ND — Alerus Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
March 17, 2022 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
April 21, 2022 — Corpus Christi, TX — American Bank Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
April 22, 2022 — San Antonio, TX — AT&T Center — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
April 23, 2022 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
April 28, 2022 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center — TBD and Larry Fleet*
April 29, 2022 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena — TBD and Larry Fleet*
April 30, 2022 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center — TBD and Larry Fleet*
May 5, 2022 — Billings, MT — First Interstate Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
May 6, 2022 — Rapid City, SD — Summit Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet*
May 7, 2022 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena — HARDY and Larry Fleet^
June 2, 2022 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion — HARDY^
June 3, 2022 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek — HARDY^
June 4, 2022 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live — HARDY^
June 16, 2022 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center — HARDY^
June 23, 2022 — Gilford, NH — Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion — HARDY^
June 24, 2022 — Gilford, NH — Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion — HARDY^
June 25, 2022 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater — HARDY^
July 7, 2022 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Saratoga Performing Arts Center — HARDY^
July 8, 2022 — Syracuse, NY — St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview — HARDY^
July 21, 2022 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake — HARDY^
July 30, 2022 — Ridgefield, WA — RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater — TBD^
August 5, 2022 — Atlanta, GA — Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood — HARDY^
August 11, 2022 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center — HARDY^
August 12, 2022 — Hartford, CT — XFINITY Theatre — HARDY^
August 25, 2022 — Wichita, KS — INTRUST Bank Arena — HARDY^
August 26, 2022 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP — HARDY^
August 27, 2022 — St Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre — HARDY^
September 7, 2022 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater — HARDY^
September 9, 2022 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center — HARDY^
September 10, 2022 — West Valley City, UT — USANA Amphitheatre — HARDY^
September 15, 2022 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre — HARDY^
September 16, 2022 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre — HARDY^
September 17, 2022 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre — HARDY^
September 24, 2022 — Los Angeles, CA — STAPLES Center — HARDY^

Proving to be a red-hot ticket, Wallen recently SOLD OUT a three-night appearance at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, which tied a record with Garth Brooks. Over 36K tickets were sold in less than 90 minutes for the December 3, 4, and 5 dates. He followed it up with another landmark performance at The Grounds in Mobile, AL, this past Friday (11/12), hosting a staggering 31K.

Sold Out Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards Ceremony To Be Live-streamed

 (Nashville, Tenn. – October 12, 2021) The CRB has announced that the 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards is sold out. In light of the demand for attending this special event, organizers have made arrangements for induction presentations to stream live via PickleJar and on Country Radio Seminar’s official Facebook Page (@CountryRadioSeminar) tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13, 2021. 

 The integrated live entertainment and cashless tipping platform will stream the ceremony through the PickleJar mobile app and PickleJar+, a streaming channel available on Roku TV, AppleTV+, and Amazon Fire TV. Fans can download the PickleJar IOS app, tune in to PickleJar+, or view it live through any browser on PickleJar.com starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT.

 

The Class of 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be honored and include four off-air radio broadcasters and four on-air radio personalities. The off-air honorees are Bob Call, RJ Curtis, Bill Hagy, and Norm Schrutt. The on-air honorees are Heather Froglear, Buzz Jackson, Bob Pickett, and Angie Ward. 

 

Beverlee Brannigan will also be recognized with the 2021 CRB President’s Award. 

 

A special presentation honoring multi-award-winning artist Keith Urban with the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award will occur during the event but will not be included in the Livestream. 

Only Hall of Fame Inductions will be available for Livestream viewing.

 

For more information and a list of past inductees, visit https://www.countryradioseminar.com.  Additional information

can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.