Kayla Woodson is a 22-year-old country-rock power vocalist based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Waggaman, Louisiana, Kayla was a little girl with a big voice and a love for the stage. She was singing by age 4, playing the Texas/Louisiana Opry circuit by age 7, and, by age 10, fronting her own band at parades, parties, and festivals across the region. Kayla made the move to Nashville and, in April 2016, released her self-titled EP. She constantly strives to be a stronger songwriter and performer and is eager to share her sassy and soulful brand of country music with audiences around the world. Check out Kayla's video for her song, 'Fan for the Flame'.
Kelsea Ballerini brought her first headlining tour, The First Time, to Boston's House of Blues on December 1st. Ballerini was joined by Jacob Davis Band for Country 102.5's annual Holiday Jam party. The concert, the largest of the tour, featured 2500 eager Boston country music fans. Ballerini also lived streamed the event. The show featured a mix of Ballerini's hits, such as "Dibs", "Peter Pan", and "Love Me Like You Mean It", as well as current rising single, "Yeah Boy". Ballerini is the only female in country music history to begin her career with three number 1 hits off her debut album. The show featured Ballerini's contagious enthusiasm and energy from start to finish complemented by her stunning vocals. With a lively performance from Davis to start the night, The First Time tour kept the House of Blues rocking all night. For THE FIRST TIME TOUR dates and more information, visit KelseaBallerini.com. Reach out to her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Nashville, Tenn. (November 30, 2016) – Broken Bow Records’ artist DUSTIN LYNCH brings the blood-pumping lust of “Seein’ Red” to life in an epic new music video, a sizzling clip making its exclusive world premiere today (11/30) on Entertainment Tonight and ETonline.com.
Additional behind-the-scenes footage can also be found on ETonline.com today, with the full-length video airing on this weekend’s episodes of CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown (12/3 and 12/4) and going wide to all music video platforms on Monday (12/5).
Mixing performance shots of the proven superstar with hot-and-heavy love scenes and an explosive finish, the “Seein’ Red” video is full of edgy and epic romantic fantasies, the perfect representation of Lynch’s latest single – already a hit – as the artist heads into the release of his third studio album.
“This was by far THE most fun I've ever had on a video set,” shares Lynch. “Getting to perform with my band and capture what 'Seein’ Red’ is all about … hot, sexy, steamy, love energy … was epic. Crank it up!"
Filmed in Nashville and directed by Adam Rothlein (Blake Shelton’s “She’s Got a Way With Words,” The Avett Brothers’ “Another Is Waiting”), the new video is filmed largely in a pristine white room with a single red wall. Tempting images of Lynch with a crimson-clad beauty fire across its surface, but as the pressure builds something has to give – and it eventually does in dramatic fashion.
Written by Kurt Allison, Steve Bogard, Tully Kennedy and Jason Sever, the sleek and sexy “Seein’ Red” marks a modern shift in the traditional-country lover’s sound which has already been embraced by fans. It’s currently on the verge of breaking into the Top 15 at country radio.
As the first single from Lynch’s upcoming third studio album, “Seein’ Red” was also released to rave reviews, with Rolling Stone praising Lynch's vocals as "one of his most soulful and assured to date” and Taste of Country proclaiming the song "unapologetically sexy." It follows the three-peat GOLD and PLATINUM success of singles “Where It’s At,” “Hell of a Night” and “Mind Reader” from his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT.
Meanwhile, Lynch has racked up an impressive 55 million views on YouTube/VEVO, 150 million plus streams on Spotify, soared to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and sold over 3 million digital singles to date. And starting in January of 2017, Lynch will pass another career milestone, touring as the featured support act on Florida Georgia Line’s massive DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR.
Nashville, Tenn. (November 29, 2016) – RED BOW Records’ Craig Campbell celebrated Thanksgiving this year with a riveting performance of his current single “Outskirts of Heaven” at the 83rd Annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago, IL, which aired nationally on WGN America (11/24). The only country music artist featured in the parade, Campbell joined HBO’s “Veep” star Matt Walsh, Showtime’s “Shameless” actress Emma Kenney, Harlem Globetrotters and Miss Illinois among others. Immediately following his performance, Campbell took to the streets to surprise parade attendees with Starbucks’ gift cards to give thanks for all of the blessings in his life as seen on his Facebook page here.
“Performing in Chicago’s historic parade, with my wife Mindy and girls in the audience, was a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving,” said Campbell. “I’m blessed to have a family to celebrate with and opportunities like this. I decided to spread my good fortune with others by paying it forward and surprising people with Starbucks gift cards. It was fun for me and really brightened some people’s day. I overheard one security guy saying it was the best gift he’d ever received! Aside from not being able to find a Chicago pizza place that was open…it was a great Thanksgiving!”
Campbell made his NBC’s TODAY debut earlier this year with “Outskirts of Heaven” (Campbell, Dave Turnball) and the powerful song has racked up rave reviews with fans praising; “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claimed “this is what country music is supposed to sound like.”
Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio working on his RED BOW Records debut album. Previously sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, he is currently playing shows nationwide and has a special surprise announcement coming soon.
For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.
Nashville, Tenn. (November 23, 2016) – Country music’s superstar sweetheart Kelsea Ballerini teams with critically acclaimed, two-time Grammy nominated pianist Joey Alexander to release their collaboration on “My Favorite Things” to all digital retailers November 25. The classic tune from Sound of Music was the title track of Alexander’s debut instrumental album in 2015, which hit #1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. With the addition of Ballerini’s charming contemporary vocals, the two create a new Christmas standard for every generation to love for years to come.
“I got a good dose of that warm southern hospitality from the folks from Black River Records and the Nashville country music community, and performing with Kelsea Ballerini was amazing,” said Alexander. “I’m really proud of the work we’ve done and excited to share our new holiday single with the world.”
"Putting out 'Favorite Things' with Joey has been one of my proudest and most exciting projects and moments so far," beams Ballerini. "He is so incredibly talented and, more so, so humble. Being in the studio and listening to him play so effortlessly over and over really challenged me to be my best. I'm so excited for people to hear this!"
Their performance of the beloved song was a standout from 2016’s CMA Country Christmas special, with Ballerini’s bright voice taking on a smoky hue over the sophisticated stylings of Alexander’s keyboard work. The newly-recorded studio version will be serviced to country radio for the holiday season, and fans should tune in to watch these young talents make musical magic on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry when CMA Country Christmas airs November 28 and Christmas Eve on ABC.
Nashville, Tenn. (October 13, 2016) – Celebrating her high flying, third consecutive #1 single surrounded by planes and parachutes,Kelsea Ballerini and her music industry supporters toasted to the success of “Peter Pan” at a massive party held yesterday (10/12) in a Nashville airplane hangar.
Standing alongside the song’s co-writers Forest Glen Whitehead and Jesse Lee, Ballerini told the assembled crowd it takes the hard work of many different people to climb so high. “This is bigger than me,” she said, before concluding with a promise to keep aiming for the stars and to make her believers proud.
The chart-topping success of “Peter Pan” is a historic feat, making Ballerini the first female artist – including duos or groups – to hit #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with her first three singles. Simultaneously, the fantasy-themed tune rose to the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, also making Ballerini the first female artist to score a double #1. It is the first chart-topper for Lee and the second for songwriter/producer Whitehead, who also co-wrote Ballerini’s “Love Me Like You Mean It.”
Decorating the cavernous space to mimic the feel of the “Peter Pan” music video (directed by Kristin Barlowe), Ballerini, her co-writers and co-producer Jason Massey were presented with #1 plaques and gifts from ASCAP, BMI, and publishers ole and Black River Publishing, before Ballerini’s record label – Black River Entertainment – surprised the star with news that her debut album had just reached GOLD certification for sales of over 500,000 copies.
RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell performed the national anthem at the “Salute to Survivors” game in Denver, CO (10/9). Although the Atlanta Falcons are Campbell’s home team he donned a Denver Broncos shirt with pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The singer-songwriter left the game happy as the Falcons defeated the Broncos, who were previously undefeated, with a score of 23-16.
“It's always an honor to sing our national anthem but it's extra special to sing it on a day we celebrate and salute the survivors,” says Campbell. “Overcoming and winning against breast cancer is the greatest victory and I was glad to be a part of their day."
In addition to his current single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” ascending the country radio charts and a heavy tour schedule, Campbell is keeping busy with his husband/father duties. Sounds Like Nashville is uncovering how the country singer continues to prove he’s the dream husband and father in the weekly #HusbandGoals column. Whether it be a photograph of Campbell going with his girls to a father/daughter dance or making some of us blush with a picture of him and wife Mindy sharing a kiss, it’s easy to see how he keeps his family going strong.
Campbell recently performed “Outskirts of Heaven” on NBC’s TODAY, which released to rave reviews across media and fans alike. After Rolling Stone Country featured an exclusive “First Listen” to the track that he wrote alongside Dave Turnbull, fans praised the ballad saying it “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claimed “this is what country music is supposed to sound like.”
Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio working on his RED BOW Records debut album. Previously sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, he is currently touring across the U.S. with more dates to be announced soon.
For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.
Warner Music Nashville artists RaeLynn and William Michael Morgan joined Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, to perform for patients and families in the cardiac and orthopedic wing of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City yesterday. The visit was in partnership with the Grand Ole Opry and its Circle Throwdown which brings impromptu performances with Opry artists and a replica of the famed six-foot Opry Circle of wood symbolizing the oak center stage at the Opry House to new locations across the country. Both artists serenaded patients during MOC’s Bedside Performance Program, where volunteer musicians across the country have delivered the healing power of music to over half a million patients, families and caregivers. The two artists also performed with the Circle Throwdown in the Infusion Center at Lenox Hill Hospital, bringing much needed joy to the patients and staff.
“Musicians On Call is a great organization that helps a lot of people because music is definitely healing for the soul,” said William Michael Morgan. “Today was a perfect example of that so thank you to Lenox Hill Hospital and MOC for having myself and RaeLynn!”
"I love being a part of Musicians On Call because I understand the healing power of music,” said RaeLynn. “Getting to spend time with patients and sharing music with them is a powerful thing. It brings us all together and gives us as much joy as it does them, it’s a blessing really.”
"I love being a part of Musicians On Call because I understand the healing power of music and they provide an easy way for us to get involved in making people's days, which I love doing,” said RaeLynn. “You never know what they're going through, so if I can brighten someone's day by singing them a song, I love that. Musicians On Call gives as much to me by participating as it does to the patients we sing for and I appreciate that."
“We’re so fortunate to have two of Warner Music Nashville’s rising stars RaeLynn and William Michael Morgan donate their time and talent to deliver the healing power of music to patients in New York City today,” said Pete Griffin, MOC President. “It has been such an honor to continue our partnership with the Opry to make moments like these just that much more special for patients, families and caregivers.”
With her powerful new song “Love Triangle” impacting the singles and sales charts, RaeLynn has been waiting a long time to share more of her life story with her Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville debut album WildHorse, set for release on December 2. The pre-order is available now. Featured as a CMT Next Women of Country, RaeLynn is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her debut record with her producers and co-writers, Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon and is set to open Blake Shelton’s 2016 Tour Presented By Gildan®. On the heels of Friday’s release of William Michael Morgan’s highly anticipated debut album Vinyl, the breakout star notches his first No. 1 on country airplay with the album’s lead single, “I Met A Girl.” A single that wouldn’t quit, “Girl” spent 58 weeks at radio and 49 weeks on the Mediabase/Aircheck chart, boasting the longest chart run to No. 1 in its history. The 23-year-old Vicksburg, MS native continues to hit the road throughout the fall, including a performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, October 6 to perform on Opry Country Classics and will celebrate the release of Vinyl the following evening. The singer/songwriter will kick off 2017 by joining country music stars Lee Brice and Justin Moore on the “American Made” Tour. Morgan will start the trek January 12 in Indianapolis, IN and continue through March, playing 20 cities across the country.
MOC currently brings the healing power of music to patients in 20 cities including New York, Miami, Nashville, Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Denver, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Denver, San Francisco and Atlanta. MOC has also just reached the milestone of playing for half a million patients, families and caregivers and launched its Half A Million Moments Campaign. For more information on the campaign and MOC visit www.musiciansoncall.org
Reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year and Black River Entertainment artist Kelsea Ballerini joined Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, to bring the healing power of music to patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Friday. A longtime MOC supporter, Ballerini performed for patients, families and caregivers in the hospital’s Zone area before visiting with patients who were unable to make it to the lobby. Kelsea took the time to visit patients while on the Rhythm & Roots Tour with Rascal Flatts. Performing her hits including current chart-rising single “Peter Pan” and two consecutive No. 1 smashes “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Dibs,” Ballerini brought smiles to everyone’s faces during her visit.
“Musicians On Call is a truly inspiring organization and the smiles that they bring to patients and families is immeasurable. To be here, in Phoenix, and a part of the launch of a brand new program is a real honor,” shared Ballerini.
“We’re so excited to have Kelsea here to support the launch of our 60th Bedside Performance Program and first Children’s program in Phoenix,” said Pete Griffin, Musicians On Call President. “Throughout the years Kelsea has been a huge supporter of ours. Kelsea’s fun music and energy always brightens the days of these patients.”
MOC's expansion to Phoenix Children's Hospital is thanks in part to support from ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music
MOC currently brings the healing power of music to patients in 20 cities including New York, Miami, Nashville, Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Denver, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Denver, San Francisco and Atlanta. MOC has also just reached the milestone of playing for half a million patients, families and caregivers and launched its Half A Million Moments Campaign. For more information on the campaign and MOC visit www.musiciansoncall.org
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An artist who not only “knows his audience” (USA Today) but also lives, breathes and works right alongside them,Chase Riceis taking the rallying message of his new single“Everybody We Know Does”to heart and hitting the road this fall to play new music for fans right in their home towns. Rice, who has headlined four tours and opened for country superstars Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley, decided to route his upcomingEverybody We Know Does Tourdirectly to those who have grown with him and supported him since he was playing dive bars and fields, selecting a number of unconventional tour markets that are home to some of his most rabid fans so he can bring the music to them. TheEverybody We Know Does Tourwill launch in September, with the first round of dates announced today and more to follow in the coming weeks.
Written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning and set to impact country radio onMonday, July 18, Rice’s new single has already piqued the ears of fans and critics alike, withTaste of Countrycalling it “a country-rock anthem that grabs you with guitars and keeps you with a unifying message” that has “the potential to be a career song for Chase Rice.”
“When I first heard ‘Everybody We Know Does,’ I was immediately reminded of all the songs I listened to growing up, the songs my dad and I would listen to out on our farm and it just put me right back at home in those moments,” said Rice. “It’s a message that I needed to hear, and from the feedback we’ve been getting already, I think fans feel the same way. So that’s what this tour is about – finding those fans, whether they’ve been with me for a while or might be seeing my show for the first time, and experiencing music together in some of those places that mean the most to us.”
Rice will launch the Everybody We Know Does Tour in New Haven, Connecticut on September 8, with the first round of dates to be announced as follows:
The Stray Birds are visiting Boston in anticipation of their upcoming record, Magic Fire which was produced by Larry Campbell, which will be available on August 16th. The band features the harmonies and multi-instrumental talents of Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven, and Charles Muench.
Magic Fire is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. You can also purchase an autographed physical copy here. Catch The Stray Birds on Monday, July 11th with shows at 7 and 11 PM. For tickets to the 7 PM show, click here. For the 10 PM show, click here. Club Passim is found at 47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138
