Thursday, August 25, 2011

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' NEW ALBUM, I'M WITH YOU, 
IS FIRST ROCK ALBUM EVER TO BE SPECIALLY
 MASTERED FOR ITUNES
August 25, 2011 - Burbank, CA - Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album I'm With You, which will be released Monday, August 29th by Warner Bros. Records, is the first rock album specially mastered to optimize digital sound quality for iTunes Store customers. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and mastered for iTunes using high-resolution sourced audio to provide fans with an incredibly rich listening experience.

"We are excited to work with iTunes to make an even better listening experience for fans," says producer Rick Rubin, who produced the band's five previous albums. "We can't wait for everyone to hear it."

Earlier this month, "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" claimed the top spot on Billboard's Alternative chart, enabling the Los Angeles quartet to surpass their own record for the artist with the most Number One singles in Modern Rock radio chart history with 12. The track is also No. 1 on both the BDS and Mediabase charts for the third consecutive week.

I'm With You is Red Hot Chili Peppers' first new album since the two-set Stadium Arcadium, which debuted at No. 1 in 28 countries around the world, including the U.S. - their first Number One album on the Los Angeles quartet's home turf. The album spawned three No.1 Modern Rock hits: "Dani California" (which spent 14 weeks at No. 1 and is one of three songs in the history of Billboard's Alternative Chart to debut at No. 1), "Tell Me Baby," and "Snow (Hey Oh)." To support Stadium Arcadium, the Chili Peppers played to millions of fans around the world throughout 2007, including sold-out arena tours of Europe and North America, appearances at the Fuji Festival in Japan and Live Earth, and headlining slots at Lollapalooza in Chicago, and the Leeds and Reading Festivals in the U.K.

One of the most successful acts in rock history, Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold more than 60 million albums, including five multi-platinum LPs, and won six Grammy Awards, including "Best Rock Album" for Stadium Arcadium, "Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group" for "Dani California," "Best Rock Song" for "Scar Tissue," and "Best Hard Rock Performance With Vocal" for "Give It Away." Red Hot Chili Peppers, which is singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, will travel to South America in September for several shows, including a headlining stint at the Rock in Rio Festival in Brazil on the 24th. In October, the band set off on a European tour. Please visit www.redhotchilipeppers.com for all tour dates.
 

 

CMA Awards nomination announced Sept. 6

 NASHVILLE - "Country Music's Biggest Morning" will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, when the final nominees for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" are announced from two cities.
  The Band Perry and Jake Owen will announce the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the "Good Morning America" studios in the heart of New York City's Times Square on the ABC Television Network. The announcement will air in the 8:30 AM/ET half-hour segment of the morning news program. During the broadcast, Owen will also perform his current Top Five single "Barefoot Blue Jean Night."  

  Later that morning, Jerrod Niemann and Thompson Square will announce the finalists in seven CMA Awards categories from Nashville at a press conference at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
 Also in Nashville, the JaneDear girls will announce the finalists for the 2011 CMA Broadcast Award Personality and Radio Station of the Year in four categories (small, medium, large, and major markets), as well as the finalists for the CMA National Broadcast Personality.

 "CMT Insider Special Edition: 2011 CMA Awards Nominations," featuring in-depth coverage of all the nominations, artist interviews, and more, will premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 7 (11:30 AM/ET). The 30-minute special will re-air on Saturday, Sept. 10 (1:30 PM/ET) and again on Sunday, Sept. 11 (11:00 AM/ET) on CMT. 
  CMA's official radio partner, Premiere Radio Network, will carry the Awards and Broadcast Award nominations live to Country Radio.
          
  "Having Country Music's most eagerly-anticipated announcements revealed on both 'Good Morning America' and on the Ryman stage, where the CMA Awards were first held, is a great way to start the morning," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "We appreciate the support of our partners including ABC, Gaylord Entertainment, CMT, and Premiere Radio Network in presenting the CMA nominations to the public, and we look forward to 'Country Music's Biggest Night' on Nov. 9."
 The Band Perry's self-titled debut album was certified Gold by the RIAA just four months after it was released. The album contains the double-Platinum, Grammy-nominated, No 1 hit single, "If I Die Young"; the Gold-certified cheatin' anthem, "You Lie," which reached the No. 2 spot on Country charts; and the band's latest ballad, "All Your Life." The sibling trio toured with Tim McGraw throughout the summer and recently announced their own headlining tour, which includes support dates for Keith Urban and Reba.
 Owen recently celebrated the success of "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," which is the fastest rising single of his career and was just certified as a Digital Gold single by the RIAA. The song is rapidly approaching Platinum with more than 800,000 downloads to date, and will be featured on his upcoming third album that will be released Aug. 29. Owen has toured across the country this summer with Keith Urban, continuing through mid-October.  
 Niemann is enjoying the success of his current hit, "One More Drinkin' Song," which follows his two RIAA-certified Gold Digital Singles, the Top 5 "What Do You Want" and No. 1 "Lover, Lover." Niemann co-produced and was a writer on 10 of the 12 songs on his acclaimed album, Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Album chart and made the Top 10 Albums of 2010 list in the New York Times. He is currently on tour with Brad Paisley, and will tour later this fall with Dierks Bentley.
 Husband and wife duo, Thompson Square, burst on to the Country Music scene with the release of their self-titled debut album earning the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and selling more than 30,000 copies the first week, making them the biggest album sales debut act in 2011. The Oklahoma-born Keifer Thompson and Alabama native Shawna Thompson combine classic Country and rock influences to forge a sound that is contemporary, but built on the bedrock of tradition. The duo's infectious hit single, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not," reached No. 1 and sold more than a million digital single sales. The duo is on the road this year with Jason Aldean.
 The JaneDear girls released their self-titled Top 10 debut album earlier this year.  The New York Times said of the duo, "Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett make up this highly stylized duo, which is as adept on mandolin and fiddle as on electric guitar." Their Top 15 single, "Wildflower," is the perfect introduction to the duo's high energy, soaring harmonies and world-class instrumental skills. The pair play a total of eight instruments and between them penned every song on their self-titled debut. The JaneDear girls' current single is "Merry Go Round."
  The audio announcement of the CMA Awards nominees and CMA Broadcast Awards finalists will be available via satellite and FTP from CMA's official radio partner Premiere Radio Networks. Premiere has provided outstanding radio coverage of the CMA Awards nominations since 1997.
  As part of their comprehensive 2011 CMA Awards radio package, Premiere Radio Networks will offer the 2011 CMA Awards Nominations Special hosted by Senior Producer of Country Programming Rosemary Young, a preview special hosted by the CMA's reigning Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, Red Carpet features, a live feed of the Awards gala, backstage wrap-up show, and a "CMA Awards, Look Back" weekend special.
ELI YOUNG BAND’S LIFE AT BEST DEBUTS AT #3 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART AND #6 ON THE BILLBOARD 200

Nashville, TN (August 25, 2011) – The Eli Young Band’s LIFE AT BEST made its debut this week at #3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and #6 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 35,000 units.  It’s the bands first entry into the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 and more than doubled the first week sales figure for their major label debut JET BLACK AND JEALOUS.

The album is on a hot streak having made its debut last week at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart and #3 on the iTunes All Genre album chart, just behind Jay Z/Kayne West and Adele.  While sales for the single have continued to soar, topping 700,000 downloads sold, the video has tracked nearly 4 MILLION views on YouTube.

“These first week sales are a mind-blowing culmination of ten years of hard work, amazingly loyal fans and the dedication of our record label,” said drummer Chris Thompson.  “We are thrilled.”

Praise for the album continues to pour in this week from Billboard, The Long Beach Press Telegram, Dallas Morning News, The Daily Oklahoman, CMT.com and GAC.com.    

While early coverage in The New York TimesAssociated PressRoughstockAmerican Songwriter and Country Weekly point to the fact that LIFE could be the band's most successful and critically-acclaimed album yet.

Dallas Morning News claims, “these 14 tunes blend effortlessly…mainstream country radio should be calling.”  Indeed.  The band’s lead single from LIFE, “Crazy Girl” is blazing up radio charts, climbing #14 this week on the Billboard Hot County Singles Chart and #15 on the USA Today/Country Aircheck powered by Medibase Chart. 

“EYB is on fire!” said Jimmy Harnen, President of Republic Nashville.  He added, “#1 album at iTunes, a single closing in on platinum, selling over 40k singles a week, the fastest rising single of their career closing in on the Top 10, a Top 10 Billboard 200 album and almost 50% of their sales are digital.  This is a band of the future in every way!”

ABOUT REPUBLIC NASHVILLE: Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Records Label Group and Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic, announced the formation of its new label partnership – Republic Nashville – in May 2009. Former Capitol Records Promotion executive Jimmy Harnen serves as President with Borchetta serving as CEO. The imprint is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine Records and Universal Republic Records. Big Machine and Universal Republic first joined forces in 2007 to propel country Superstar Taylor Swift to Top 40 radio and beyond, with Taylor becoming the best-selling all-genre artist in 2008. Republic Nashville's artist roster includes Grammy-winning, multi-platinum superstar Martina McBride; Grammy-nominated,Double-Platinum sensations The Band Perry; Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011


AVERAGE JOE'S ENTERTAINMENT SETS DATE FORMONTGOMERY GENTRY ALBUM
Rebels On The Run to Hit Stores October 4, 2011

(Nashville, Tennessee...) -- The past year has seen incredible changes in the personal and professional lives of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry - some positive, some not - and all of those experiences and emotions have been funneled into award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry's seventh studio album. Rebels on the Run, a collection of 11 songs that define where Montgomery Gentry have been and where they're going, will be available from their new label home, the indie powerhouse Average Joe's Entertainment, on October 4, 2011.

"In a lot of ways the past year has been has been nothing but hell," said Eddie Montgomery, whose life was upended with the C-word and D-word late last year. He was blindsided by news of prostate cancer, which was fortunately  caught early, promptly treated it and is now in remission. A short time later, his wife filed for divorce. "Man, without T-Roy and my family, this music, our fans and the Man upstairs, I don't know how I would've gotten through it."

"I don't know if we would have made the same album if we hadn't been through everything we've been through in the last year," added Troy. "We've always tried to record songs about things we've lived or seen, but the depth of all of those experiences really comes out in this album."

The biggest career change in the last 10 months was a move from the only label they had ever known, Columbia Records, to one of the most artist-friendly companies, Average Joe's Entertainment. 

Average Joe's instructed Eddie, Troy and producer Michael Knox, whose production credits include Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Hank Williams, Jr, Kelly Clarkson and others, to "go in and make some Montgomery Gentry music." Music that harkened back to the songs that initially brought them to the dance.

"They had gotten away from the music that made people fall in love with them in the beginning," said Tom Baldrica, President of Average Joe's Entertainment. "Eddie and Troy know their audience better than anyone, because they are their audience. That made it easy for them figure out what kind of songs they wanted on this album. They have also developed incredible relationships with the best songwriters in the business, which in turn helped them get the absolute best songs."

Eddie and Troy collaborated with Jim Collins, Ira Dean, Wendell Mobley, David Lee Murphy, Rivers Rutherford, and Neil Thrasher on three cuts on the album. Rodney Clawson and Dallas Davidson co-wrote the duo's first single from Rebels on the Run, "Where I Come From," and they turned to friends like Kelly Archer, Greg Bates, Kevin Grantt, Justin Weaver and others for the remaining songs.

The guys are on the road this week with dates in California, Las Vegas and Colorado. As members of the Grand Ole Opry since 2009, they will be back in Nashville to play the storied stage on September 13. They are scheduled to headline the 28th Annual Love Ride motorcycle rally with Jay Leno outside Los Angeles on Sunday, October 23, 2011. For more details, visitwww.montgomerygentry.com.
ALAN JACKSON TO BE INDUCTED INTO
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
 
NASHVLLE, Tenn.  (Aug. 22, 2011)  The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) announced today that Alan Jackson will be a 2011 Songwriter/Artist inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.  Induction into the prestigious songwriting community will be held at the 41st Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony to be held on Sun., Oct. 16 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
 
Jackson has written/co-written 24 of his 35 #1 hit singles. This places him second only to Merle Haggard in country music history as artists who have written or co-written #1 songs they have also recorded. Jackson is in the elite company of Paul McCartney and John Lennon among songwriters who’ve written more than 20 songs that they’ve recorded and taken to the top of the charts.
 
Jackson’s songs are distinguished by straightforward, honest and back-to-basics Country sincerity.  Included in his 24 number-one songs for himself are “Remember When,” “Good Time,” “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” “Where I Come From” and the career highlights “Chattahoochee” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning).” “Chattahoochee” won a CMA Song of the Year award.  “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” won Song of the Year honors from the CMA, the ACM and the Grammys.  He was ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1993, 1994 and 1998; Jackson was ASCAP’s Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year in 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2009; and in 2010 he was honored with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award.  Jackson was NSAI’s Songwriter/Artist of the Year in 1991, 1992, 2002, 2007 and 2008.  In addition, he has penned  or co-written hits for other artists, notably the #1 songs “A Better Class Of Losers” (Randy Travis) and “If I Could Make A Living” (Clay Walker).  The Georgia native is a three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and a member of the Grand Ole Opry – in fact, he’s one of the most-honored singer-songwriters of the last 20 years, with a total of two Grammys, 16 CMA Awards and 17 ACM Awards to his credit. Jackson’s songs span 13 studio albums, three hits collections, two holiday albums and a critically-acclaimed gospel album with combined global sales of nearly 60-million. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. One of country music’s most-prolific songwriters, Jackson’s latest hit is “Long Way to Go,” the first single from his forthcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville and his own ACR (Alan’s Country Rec ords) venture. Recent credits also include “You’d Be Lonesome, Too,” from the newLost Notebooks of Hank Williams project, spearheaded by Bob Dylan. Jackson completed the song based on original unfinished lyrics by the legend.
DIERKS BENTLEY CELEBRATES EIGHTH NO. ONE HIT
WITH “AM I THE ONLY ONE”
 
"Am I The Only One" Also Hits No. One in Canada

Nashville, TN – Aug. 22, 2011 – Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s “Am I The Only One” takes the No. one position on both the Billboard Country Singles and the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts this week.  The fan-favorie track also spent last week in the top spot on the Billboard Canada Country chart.  The track becomes Bentley’s eighth career No. one hit as a singer and a songwriter and is the lead single from his upcoming sixth Capitol Nashville studio project, scheduled for release in early 2012.

"'Am I The Only One' has been the perfect bridge between the 'Ridge' album and my next project," says Bentley.  "I wanted to give radio and fans a fun party song to set the tone for summer, and I am so grateful that they helped take it all the way to No. one.  Now we're ready to start peeling back more layers of the new album and get geared up for the Country & Cold Cans tour!"

Bentley announced last week that he will kick off the first leg of his Country & Cold Cans Tour beginning Oct. 6 in Lacrosse, WI.  Special guests Jerrod Niemann and Eli Young Band will open for Bentley on the 22 city run that wraps in Denver, CO on Nov. 19. DBTV will continue to give fans all the behind the scenes action from the tour atwww.dierks.com

“Am I The Only One” is the lead single off his upcoming sixth Capitol Nashville studio project.  Bentley’s new album follows in the footsteps of his critically acclaimed UP ON THE RIDGE, which earned Album of the Year nominations at the ACM, CMA and GRAMMY Awards this year. His previous five albums have sold over five million copies, earned 10 GRAMMY nominations, have spawned seven No. one hits (What Was I Thinkin,” “Come A Little Closer,”  “Settle For A Slowdown,”  “Every Mile A Memory,”  “Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go),” “Feel That Fire,” “Sideways”) and 12 Top 10 hits. 

For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com
DIERKS BENTLEY PLANS STOP IN CHICAGO, IL ON OCT. 9
FOR NATIONWIDE “MILES & MUSIC FOR KIDS”

Eli Young Band and Jerrod Niemann First Announced
Special Guests

Nashville, TN – Aug. 23, 2011 – Multi-platinum country star Dierks Bentley announced today that he will take his Miles & Music for Kids charity motorcycle ride and concert to Chicago, IL on Oct. 9.  Over the series' six-year history, Bentley has raised over $1.6 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals and plans to donate the upcoming proceeds to Chicago’s Children's Memorial Hospital.

The first-ever Chicago stop for Miles & Music will depart from the Fox River Harley-Davidson  (131 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174). The hour and a half long ride will end with a street festival outside of Joe’s Bar (940 W. Weed St. Chicago 60642) for a jam-style concert featuring Bentley and friends Eli Young Band, Jerrod Niemann and more. 

Tickets for the family-friendly event go on sale this Fri., Aug 26 at www.dierks.com. Tickets for the ride and concert are $40, or those looking to attend the concert only can purchase tickets for $20. Special VIP packages are also available.

In 2009, Bentley joined forces with Nationwide Insurance, CMT ONE COUNTRY and the Children's Miracle Network to take the successful "Miles & Music for Kids" benefit on the road, and has since visited five cities in addition to his annual Nashville event. For the latest news and ongoing artist announcements, visit www.dierks.com.

New shows at Old Rock House

Sleeper Agent
Saturday, September 17
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$8 Advance $10 Day of Show
All Ages

There are many markers of success in the first-year career of Sleeper Agent, the overachieving Little Garage-Pop Act That Could from Bowling Green, Kentucky. The key to Sleeper Agent’s steady ascent, recently punctuated by their rollicking shows at SXSW, is disarmingly simple: the band members know how to laugh at themselves, and their songs are joyously melodic. After the six piece played their first show together in 2010, they decided to put together an eight-song demo. That recording caught the attention of friends Matt & Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant, who they later toured with. For now, the members of Sleeper Agent have been expertly plowing their way through the masses the only way they know how: one town at a time.


PROJECT/OBJECT
Wednesday, October 19
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$15 Advance $18 Day of Show
All Ages

The members of PROJECT/OBJECT feel that Frank Zappa is one of the 20th Century’s greatest and most important composers, and they are on a mission to bring his music to the masses by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience. In every new market they visit, PROJECT/OBJECT converts the curious into dedicated fans. They want to remind old Zappa fans of the way it used to be and let younger fans, that never experienced a Zappa show, see and hear the way it was.


Orgone
Monday, October 31
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$12 Flat
All Ages

Los Angeles based band Orgone is many souls with a cosmic connection, a natural creative force and musicians who have played together for years. They are self schooled and continue to shape their musical voice as a solid unit of guys who hang, spin records and jam out their shared inspirations. With a rooted sense of funk, soul, afrobeat, deep rhythms and an intimate understanding of dj culture as well as each others’ individual talents, Orgone seamlessly slides through multiple styles and dynamic performances. The group continuously injects whatever they play with a heavy brand of raw funk power.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Greek Fire Concert pix!

Greek Fire, opening for Incubus at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at St. Louis Aug. 20, 2011

Pic from Incubus at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, St Louis

Incubus officially kicked off their 2011 North American tour at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Saturday night and began the party right away with hits as  "Pardon Me," "Wish You Were Here," and "Anna Molly."  Highlights from the evening also included the band hits "Stellar" and "Drive," along with the recent hit "Adoloscents" from their latest album effort 'If Not Now, When?', along with their current single "Promises, Promises." Althought not a sellout for the venue, the crowd swelled through the evening. Newly signed to a record deal, St. Louis band Greek Fire opened the show with an energetic set relying heavily on their involvement of the audience, which they have became quite well know for. Their first full lenght album was released on Aug. 16, "Deus Ex Machina."

All photos by Scott Kiefer, Taken at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO Aug, 20, 2011.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR
 "THE ADVENTURES OF RAIN DANCE MAGGIE" 
Hey Everyone,

The Red Hot Chili Peppers video for "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" is now up and embeddable. 

Check it out below...
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie [Official Music Video]
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie [Official Music Video]
SPECIAL PROMOTION THRU FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT MIDNIGHT
GET 4 LAWN TICKETS FOR *$75!
 
SUGARLAND
The Incredible Machine Tour
 
With Special Guest:
SARA BAREILLES
 
Friday, October 7
 

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 10AM!

 
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WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 3-5

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Hot 104.1’s Back to School Jam
 
THE F.A.M.E. TOUR
STARRING
CHRIS BROWN
And Special Guests:
Kelly Rowland
T-Pain
Tyga
 
Saturday, September 24
 
     
 
Tickets on Sale This Monday at 10am!
 
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE PARKING- DRIVE AND PARK
 
TICKETS FOR CHRIS BROWN WILL BE AVAILABLE AT LIVENATION.COM,
TICKETMASTER.COM, ST. LOUIS MILLS AND CHARGE BY PHONE 1-800-745-3000
 
COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR MARTINA MCBRIDE’S NEW VIDEO FEATURES MULTIPLE CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS INCLUDING ABC NEWS GOOD MORNING AMERICA HOST ROBIN ROBERTS, NBC TODAY SHOW HOST HODA KOTB, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER SHERYL CROW & ABC JOURNALIST KATIE COURIC
 
Music Video For McBride’s Latest Single, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,”
To First Air On CMT.com On August 17; Single Available On iTunes August 19
 
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (August 17, 2011) – Multi-Platinum-selling Country Music Superstar and Republic Nashville Artist Martina McBride today will unveil the dynamic new video for her current single, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” on CMT.com.  Highlighting the many feats cancer patients undergo, the visual elements, coupled with the song’s lyrics, send a message of hope to survivors and their supporters.
The music video, directed by Roman White, was shot just outside of Nashville, TN, in July and features dozens of cancer survivors and supporters, including four well-known celebrities – Robin Roberts (anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America); Hoda Kotb (anchor for NBC’s Today Show); Grammy award-winning singer Sheryl Crow and ABC journalist Katie Couric – who each have very personal connections to the disease.
 
“I knew it was a song I wanted to record because of the strong message of hope that it sends,” said McBride on her choice to include the song on her upcoming album release entitled ELEVEN. This will be McBride’s first album on Republic Nashville slated for release on October 11, 2011.
 
"I've heard so many stories about how music can change lives from songs I have recorded like ‘A Broken Wing,’ ‘Independence Day,’ and ‘Concrete Angel.’ I believe ‘I'm Gonna Love You Through It’ will offer hope and inspiration to so many people who are going through or have been through cancer and the people who love them through it. It takes a lot of strength and a lot of love to get through something like that. I think this song says what so many people want to express to their loved ones,” said McBride.
 
Along with local survivors, each celebrity gave a testimonial for the video about how cancer affected their lives.
Beginning Friday, August 19, 2011, the “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” single will be available for purchase on iTunes. It will begin airing on GAC and CMT Television next week.
 
 
 
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About MARTINA MCBRIDE: One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, three-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY® winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 24 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.  The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer – has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, Oprah, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more.  Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three girls who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, People Magazine, Country Weekly and Shape. Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Martina’s first album on Republic Nashville, ELEVEN, is set for release on October 11 and includes her first new music since 2009 – “Teenage Daughters” and her current single, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.” She was recently nominated for the 2011 CMT Music Awards CMT Performance of the Year from CMT CROSSROADS: TRAIN AND MARTINA MCBRIDE.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011


NOW AIRING! THE BAND PERRY'S NEW VIDEO - "ALL YOUR LIFE" - DEBUTS TODAY WITH CMT SPECIAL
 
VAUDEVILLE-THEMED VIDEO INSPIRED TBP'S UPCOMING PURVEYORS OF PERFORMANCE TOUR THAT ALSO KICKS OFF TODAY
 
TUNE-IN TO JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! FOR A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON 8/17
 

 
Nashville, Tennessee (August 15, 2011) – With an exclusive world premiere on CMT, The Band Perry's new video for "All Your Life," from their Gold-certified album THE BAND PERRY has been revealed today, coinciding with the kick-off their Purveyors of Performance Tour. The video was directed by David McClister and features TBP as a vagabond troupe endlessly searching for a love to last "all your life."
 
Beginning today, CMT will air CMT Premieres: The Band Perry – "All Your Life" on CMT, CMT Pure and CMT.com beginning at 9:00AM EST. The special will re-air on Tuesday (8/16) at 8:00AM EST and 10:30AM EST. The special programming includes a behind-the-scenes look and conversations with Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry shot on location at a 750-acre farm just outside Nashville, TN. The CMT Top 20 Countdown will also feature the video August 19 – 21.
 
"This is a beautiful song that has the potential to be a smash across the board with its universal message. As is typical of The Band Perry, they've managed to combine rich harmonies and eclectic instrumentation with compelling lyrics that will absolutely steal your heart," said Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen.
 
Washington Post pop music critic, Chris Richards recently referred to The Band Perry as "the best new band in Country" and profiled the many facets of the self-proclaimed "purveyors of performance." The latest single certainly hits another note on the spectrum of emotions. While "All Your Life" is a ballad of love and longing, The Band Perry's previous hits include the bubbly "Hip To My Heart," the introspective "If I Die Young," and the sassy cheatin' anthem "You Lie." Offering something for everyone, THE BAND PERRY was certified Gold just four months after the album's release on Republic Nashville and is currently on track to reach Platinum status by the end of the year.
 
Also kicking off today, the band's Purveyors of Performance Tour hits the road with a new look and feel inspired by their cinematic new video. The trek of approximately 75 dates will include their own headlining shows, support dates for Keith Urban, Reba and yet-to-be-announced dates with one of Country music's major touring forces. The tour begins August 15, 2011 and will continue into 2012 with performances at theaters, arenas, amphitheaters and even stadiums!
 
Also in August, television performances by The Band Perry will be seen during CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock on ABC (8/14) and a Jimmy Kimmel Live! concert (8/17). Their Double-Platinum hit single, "If I Die Young," which first reached #1 at Country radio in December, has now become a Top 40 hit and is receiving airplay on both VH1 and MTV.
 
ABOUT THE BAND PERRY: The Band Perry's "modern throwback" style combines classic Country with an eclectic infusion of Rock, Gospel and Soul. As songwriters and musicians, their sound is distinct and rounded out by the rare magic of perfect three-part harmonies. Released in October 2010 by Republic Nashville, the self-titled debut album, THE BAND PERRY was certified Gold just four months after it arrived in stores and is now poised to go Platinum by the end of 2011. The album contains the Double-Platinum, Grammy-nominated, #1 hit single, "If I Die Young"; the Gold-certified cheatin' anthem, "You Lie," which reached the #2 spot on Country Charts; their light-hearted, uptempo debut single, "Hip To My Heart"; and of course, their latest ballad, "All Your Life."
 
In June 2011, The Band Perry won the CMT Music Award for USAWEEKEND Breakthrough Video of the Year (fan-voted) and was chosen as Country music's best new live act in a category sponsored by Nationwide Insurance (fan-voted). In April 2011, they earned ACM Awards for both the fan-voted New Duo or Group of the Year and the coveted New Artist of the Year. TBP has also been nominated for Grammy, CMA, TEEN CHOICE and ACA awards.
 
They have performed on the TODAY Show, The View, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and have been profiled by E! News, CNN, Extra, Access Hollywood and Fox & Friends. Additionally, they have graced the cover of Pollstar and Music Connection and have been featured in a wide range of print publications from USAToday to People magazine.
 
ABOUT REPUBLIC NASHVILLE: Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Records Label Group and Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic, announced the formation of its new label partnership – Republic Nashville – in May 2009. Former Capitol Records Promotion executive Jimmy Harnen serves as President with Borchetta serving as CEO. The imprint is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine Records and Universal Republic Records. Big Machine and Universal Republic first joined forces in 2007 to propel country Superstar Taylor Swift to Top 40 radio and beyond, with Taylor becoming the best-selling all-genre artist in 2008. Republic Nashville's artist roster includes Grammy-winning, multi-platinum superstar Martina McBride; Grammy-nominated, Double-Platinum sensations The Band Perry; Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney.
 
THE BAND PERRY'S PURVEYORS OF PERFORMANCE TOUR DATES BELOW - FOR MORE INFO VISIT thebandperry.com:
 
8/15/2011            LEWISBURG, WV                          State Fair of West Virginia
8/17/2011            DES MOINES, IA                            Iowa State Fair
8/18/2011            FAIRMONT, MN                            Martin County Fairgrounds
8/19/2011            ABERDEEN, SD                              Brown County Fair
8/20/2011            IMPERIAL, NE                                Chase County Fair & Expo
8/21/2011            SAINT JOSEPH, MO                      Trails West Festival
8/24/2011            MITCHELL, SD                                The Corn Palace Festival
8/26/2011            GRAND ISLAND, NE                     Nebraska State Fair
8/27/2011            PUEBLO, CO                                   Colorado State Fair Grandstand
8/30/2011            MONROE, WA                                Evergreen State Fair
8/31/2011            WALLA WALLA, WA                      Walla Walla Frontier Days
9/02/2011            SALEM, OR                                        L.B. Day Amphitheater
9/03/2011            LAKEVIEW, OR                                  Lake County Fair
9/04/2011            FILER, ID                                              Twin Falls County Fair
9/09/2011            OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CA                 Scotiabank Place (with Keith Urban)
9/10/2011            TORONTO, ONTARIO, CA               Air Canada Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/12/2011            LONDON, ONTARIO, CA                John Labatt Center (with Keith Urban)
9/15/2011            WINNIPEG, CA                                  MTS Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/16/2011            REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CA     Brandt Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/17/2011            REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CA     Brandt Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/18/2011            SASKATOON, SK, CA                       Credit Union Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/21/2011            EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CA            Rexall Place (with Keith Urban)
9/23/2011            CALGARY, AB, CA                           Scotiabank Saddledome (with Keith Urban)
9/24/2011            PENTICTON, BC, CA                        South Okanagan Events Centre (with Keith Urban)
9/26/2011            VANCOUVER, CA                            Rogers Arena (with Keith Urban)
9/28/2011            FORT SMITH, AR                                Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair
9/29/2011            MARIETTA, GA                                  North Georgia State Fair
9/30/2011            ST. LOUIS, MO                                   The Pageant
10/6/2011            MOLINE, IL                                        Wireless Center (with Reba)
10/7/2011            BLOOMINGTON, IL                         US Cellular Coliseum (with Reba)
10/08/2011          MARYVILLE, TN                                 Foothills Festival
10/11/2011           JACKSON, MS                                Mississippi State Fair
10/13/2011           GREEN BAY, WI                               Resch Center (with Reba)
10/14/2011           FT. WAYNE, IN                                 Allen County WMC (with Reba)
10/15/2011           HUNTINGTON, WV                         Big Sandy Arena (with Reba)
10/19/2011           PHOENIX, AZ                                   Arizona State Fairgrounds
10/20/2011           BOZEMAN, MT                                Brick Breeden (with Reba)
10/21/2011           CASPER EVENTS CENTER              Casper, WY (with Reba)
10/22/2011           BISMARCK, ND                               Bismarck Civic Ctr (with Reba)
10/27/2011           SIOUX CITY, IA                                Tysons Events Center (with Reba)
10/28/2011           ST. LOUIS, MO                                 Chaifetz Arena (with Reba)
10/29/2011           KANSAS CITY, MO                         Sprint Center (with Reba)
11/3/2011            OMAHA, NE                                     Quest Center (with Reba)
11/4/2011            TULSA, OK                                         BOK Center (with Reba)
11/5/2011            WICHITA, KS                                     InTrust Bank Arena (with Reba)
11/10/2011           GRAND RAPIDS, MI                       Van Andel Arena (with Reba)
11/12/2011           ATLANTA, GA                                 Gwinnett Center (with Reba)
11/17/2011           LAFAYETTE, LA                                Cajundome (with Reba)
11/18/2011           BILOXI, MS                                       Mississippi Coast Coliseum (with Reba)
11/19/2011           TUPELO, MS                                     Bancorp South Arena (with Reba)