LADY ANTEBELLUM REVEAL “WHAT I’M LEAVING FOR” AS NEW SINGLE

 Emotional Track Follows 10th No. 1 Hit


Cover Art Courtesy of BMLG Records
 

NASHVILLE, TN (February 3, 2020) - Seven-time Grammy-winning trio Lady Antebellum continue to embrace everything that life has to offer with the release of their new single "What I'm Leaving For." Following their 10^th career chart-topper and GOLD certified hit "What If I Never Get Over You," the heartfelt single is the second release from their No. 1 album OCEAN (BMLG Records) and expands on the universal message of making sacrifices for the people you love. Produced by Dann Huff, the "tear-jerking tribute" (Rolling Stone) serves as a touching portrait of people who support their families while being apart. “What I’m Leaving For" will impact Country radio on February 18 and is available at all digital retailers here.

“This song really describes exactly where we’re at in our lives and the give and take to try to find a personal balance with career and family,” Hillary Scott said. “Whether you are in the military, returning from maternity leave or just experiencing those tender-hearted ‘goodbyes’ we hope it resonates and evokes a piece of comfort in the example we set for our children."

"What I'm Leaving For" has been touted as standout track from OCEAN, as Lady A "highlights their signature trade-off technique” (US Weekly) while they "strike deep emotional cords,” (People). Co-written by Sam Ellis, Micah Premnath and Laura Veltz, the new single "beautifully sums how the trio’s approach to career and touring has shifted" (Music Row) from "arguably the finest album of the band's career" (Nashville Scene).

Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady Antebellum has become one of the 21st century's premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic Country sounds. As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in 10 No. 1 hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold and nearly 5 billion digital streams. The trio earned the biggest first week streams of their career with their critically acclaimed No. 1 album OCEAN, as "the 13-track masterpiece” (Marie Claire) boasts over 230 million streams. Known for their 9X Platinum hit "Need You Now" which is the highest certified song by a Country group, they have earned ACM and CMA "Vocal Group of the Year" trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including seven GRAMMY awards, Billboard Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a Tony Award nod. Lady A's upcoming OCEAN 2020 TOUR will mix a hit-filled set with fan-favorites and new songs when it launches on May 21st in Albuquerque, NM, with very special guest Jake Owen as direct support along with openers Maddie & Tae. For more information on tour dates and Lady A visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

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Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum honored with Angels Among Us award by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Seven-time Grammy winning trio recognized for longtime commitment to St. Jude families

During the celebration of the 31st year of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® announced seven-time Grammy winning trio Lady Antebellum as the 2020 recipients of the prestigious Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award.

Recognizing individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to St. Jude, the award was presented to Lady Antebellum Friday, Jan. 18, by its namesake Alabama lead-singer Randy Owen and Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

For over a decade, Lady Antebellum has supported the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® Over the years, the group has supported St. Jude in a multitude of ways, including raising funds and awareness for St. Jude through their own philanthropic organization LadyAID, performing in benefit concerts, participating in the This Shirt Saves Lives campaign, spending time with patients and more. Last year, they co-hosted the first St. Jude Presents: Curated event, convening industry members to raise more than $650,000 for the hospital.

"Using their voices and talent, Lady Antebellum has made such a powerful impact on the lives of children worldwide through their support of St. Jude," said Shadyac. "The Angels Among Us Award signifies the heart, generosity and passion the group has continually shown St. Jude for the last decade, and Hillary, Charles and Dave are so deserving of this distinction as members of our St. Jude family."

This recognition places Lady Antebellum among the ranks of seven past recipients, including Alabama front man and co-founder of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, Randy Owen. Recipients also include 2019 award-winner Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, John Rich, former ALSAC Chief Operating Officer David McKee (posthumously), St. Jude Country Cares Advisory Board member, Sharon Eaves (posthumously) and country music artist Darius Rucker.

"As parents ourselves, being an ambassador for St. Jude over the years has been one of the most gratifying experiences we've had in our career," Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott said. "We've been all around the country and have seen firsthand the important impact St. Jude has on children and families and the heartfelt community they've created. This is one of the highest honors we could receive and we are so thankful to contribute even a tiny part in the amazing efforts made by St. Jude."

The evening included a donation of $50,000 to St. Jude from ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music, made in Lady Antebellum's name as a surprise to the band for their work with the organization over the years. Academy CEO, Damon Whiteside, and ACM Lifting Lives' Taylor Wolf were on hand for the presentation.

Celebrating its 31st anniversary, Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® is one of the most successful radio fundraising events in the country, with nearly 200 radio stations across the country participating to help support St. Jude and raising more than $850 million.

About Lady AntebellumOver the course of their decade-plus career, Lady Antebellum has become one of the 21st century's premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic country sounds. As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in 10 No. One hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold and nearly 5 billion digital streams. The trio earned the biggest first week streams of their career with their critically acclaimed No. One album OCEAN, as the project alone boasts over 202 million streams. Known for their 9X Platinum hit "Need You Now" which is the highest certified song by a Country group, they have earned ACM and CMA "Vocal Group of the Year" trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including seven GRAMMY awards, Billboard Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a Tony Award nod. Lady A's upcoming OCEAN 2020 TOUR will mix a hit-filled set with fan-favorites and new songs from "arguably the finest album of the band's career" (Nashville Scene) when it launches on May 21st in Albuquerque, NM. With very special guest Jake Owen as direct support along with openers Maddie & Tae, fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation's Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. For more information on Lady A visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

LADY ANTEBELLUM RETURN TO THE TOP OF COUNTRY RADIO THIS WEEK WITH TENTH NO. 1 CAREER HIT
"WHAT IF I NEVER GET OVER YOU"

Multi-PLATINUM Trio Toast to BMLG Records for the Longing Duet's GOLD Certification and First Chart-Topping Success Together

First Round of Select Dates on Sale 1/24 for Lady A’s OCEAN 2020 TOUR Featuring Direct Support from Jake Owen along with Openers Maddie & Tae


Pictured (L-R): BMLG’s Mike Rittberg, RIAA’s Jackie Jones, BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, BMLG’s Scott Borchetta, Dave Haywood, BMLG’s Allison Jones, Red Light Management’s 
Photo Credit: BMLG Records

NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2020) - Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum launch into 2020 earning their 10th career No. One at Country radio as "What If I Never Get Over You" tops both Mediabase/Country Aircheck Singles and Billboard's Country Airplay chart this week. Simultaneously, the lead single from their critically acclaimed No. One selling album OCEAN (BMLG Records) has been certified GOLD by the RIAA. The trio celebrated the success behind “What If I Never Get Over You" today with BMLG Records, toasting to their first-ever chart topper together. The heart-wrenching duet has gained over 163 million streams alone while touted as one of the "Best Songs of 2019" by All Access, Billboard, Marie Claire, Nashville Scene and The Tennessean as it “embodies a return to their tight-knit harmonies and a deepening of the trio’s lyrics and perspectives,” (Music Row).

“The moment we heard ‘What If I Never Get Over You' we knew it was going to be an integral piece of OCEAN,” Dave Haywood said. “It has been a long time since we released a mid-temp longing duet like this which is so much of who we are and how we started. It sort of felt like coming home and we are grateful to the team behind us and Country radio for believing in the song as much as we did from the start.”

After performing the chart-topper on The Voice, TODAY, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America and The CMA Awards, the multi-Platinum trio showcased why critics agree that “unapologetic drama has always been their strong suit," (Entertainment Weekly). Lady A will carry that some momentum into their upcoming OCEAN 2020 TOUR mixing a hit-filled set with fan-favorites and new songs from "arguably the finest album of the band’s career" (Nashville Scene). Launching on May 21st in Albuquerque, NM with very special guest Jake Owen as direct support along with openers Maddie & Tae, fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com.

OCEAN 2020 TOUR Dates:
5/21/2020  Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
5/22/2020  Phoenix, AZ - Ak- Chin Pavilion
5/23/2020  San Diego, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
5/28/2020  Sacramento, CA - Toyota Amphitheatre
5/29/2020  Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
5/30/2020  Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
6/12/2020  Buffalo, NY - Sahlen Field
6/13/2020  Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
6/14/2020  Hartford, CT - Xfinity Theatre
6/18/2020  Gilford, NH - Bank of NH Pavilion
6/19/2020  Bangor, ME - Darling's Waterfront Pavilion
6/20/2020  Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
6/25/2020  Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center
6/26/2020  Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
6/27/2020  Atlanta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/09/2020  Englewood, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre - Just Added
7/10/2020  Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Omaha
7/11/2020   Prior Lake, MN - Lakefront Music Fest
7/16/2020  Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/17/2020  Pittsburgh, PA
7/18/2020  Indianapolis, IN - Ruoff Music Center
7/23/2020  Birmingham, AL - Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
7/24/2020  Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
7/25/2020  Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
7/31/2020  Jacksonville, FL - Daily's Place
8/01/2020  Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
8/02/2020  West Palm Beach, FL - Coral Sky Amphitheater
8/06/2020  Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
8/07/2020  Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
8/08/2020  Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
8/15/2020  St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/16/2020  Chicago, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/21/2020  Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
8/22/2020  Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
8/27/2020  Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
8/28/2020  Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
8/29/2020  Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/04/2020  Philadelphia, PA - BB&T Pavilion
9/05/2020  Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
9/06/2020  Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
9/10/2020  Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Bowling Arena
9/11/2020  Southaven, MS – Landers Center
9/12/2020  Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady Antebellum has become one of the 21st century's premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic country sounds. As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold, with nearly 5 billion digital streams. The trio earned the biggest first week streams of their career with their critically acclaimed No. One album OCEAN, as the project alone boasts over 202 million streams. Known for their 9X Platinum hit “Need You Now” which is the highest certified song by a Country group, they have earned ACM and CMA "Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including seven GRAMMY awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a Tony Award nod. Citi is the official presale credit card for the OCEAN 2020 TOUR. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Additionally, Live Nation is the official tour promoter and fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. For more information on Lady A visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

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Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker

 

Summer Plays On Tour

with special guest Russell Dickerson

 

September 13 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 20 at 10am

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Club Fitness Box Office at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

800-745-3000 

Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker Set Spirited Summer Plays On Tour For 2018
 

Starting This July, The Long-Time Friends Hit the Road for Run with Special Guest Russell Dickerson

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Nashville, TN - Seven-time GRAMMY award-winning and current nominees Lady Antebellum and three-time GRAMMY award-winner Darius Rucker announced today that they will head out on the road together for their co-headlining SUMMER PLAYS ON TOUR, kicking off on July 19 in Toronto, Ontario. The trio and Rucker share a long-time friendship and touring history, setting the tone for a fun-filled stint across the country and Canada, for which special guest Russell Dickerson has been invited to join.  With dozens of No. one hits between them the tour offers a playlist-worthy night for fans which will also include spontaneous collaborations throughout the evening. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 26 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com and additional dates will continue to rollout over the coming weeks. Live Nation is the national tour promoter.

“For us as a band, being out on the road together is where it all comes to life,” said Charles Kelley.  “Darius is one of our closest friends, and so we just feel really excited to get to share this tour and those memories on and off stage with him. There’s no doubt that it’s going to be a total blast and we’re thrilled to have Russell out with us too this summer - we’re already brainstorming ways to shake things up and make each night all about just being in the moment.”

"Reuniting this summer and heading back out on the road with my friends Lady Antebellum feels like a home away from home,” said Rucker. "It’s going to be an incredible summer, and I can't wait to see y'all out there!"

SUMMER PLAYS ON TOUR CITIES:

7/19 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
7/20 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
7/21 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater*
7/26 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/27 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
7/28 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre
8/2 Columbia, MD**
8/3 Holmdel, NJ P.N.C. Bank Arts Center
8/4 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
8/16 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/17 Sacramento, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
8/19 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
8/23 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
8/24 Irvine, CA FivePoint Amphitheater
8/25 San Diego, CA Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
9/06 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
9/07 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
9/08 Pittsburgh, PA KeyBank Pavilion
9/13 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/14 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
9/15 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/20 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
9/21 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion
9/22 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
9/27 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Amphitheatre*
9/28 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/29 West Palm Beach, FL Coral Sky Amphitheatre.
10/4 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/5 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
10/6 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
*Lady Antebellum date only
**I.M.P Concerts show

About Lady Antebellum:
Currently nominated for GRAMMY “Best Country Album” and “Best Country Duo/Group Performance,” Lady Antebellum recently released the title track from their No. One selling album HEART BREAK (Capitol Records Nashville). The new single from the multi-PLATINUM trio provides "a bedrock for the entire record" (Paste) as "Scott takes satisfaction in feminine independence" (NPR) with "a touch of darkness and a clever play on words" (Rolling Stone). HEART BREAK follows more than 18 million album units, nine No. 1 hits, ACM and CMA "Vocal Group of the Year” trophies three years in a row and countless other honors including seven GRAMMYs, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards. For more information visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

About Darius Rucker:
Rucker first attained multi-Platinum status in the music industry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since re-introducing himself to the world as a country artist, he has released five consecutive chart-topping albums and earned a whole new legion of fans. Rucker’s Platinum-certified debut country album Learn To Live and follow-up album Charleston, SC 1966 produced five No. 1 singles, “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” In 2012, he achieved a lifelong dream when he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and won his third career GRAMMY award in 2014 for his 4x Platinum selling cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” off his True Believers album. Southern Style, his fourth studio country album, includes No. 1 single “Homegrown Honey,” co-written by Rucker, label mate Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Nathan Chapman. His latest album on Capitol Nashville, When Was The Last Time features Rucker’s eighth No. 1 on country radio, “If I Told You.” The album's second single, "For The First Time," is currently Top 25 and climbing the country charts.

About Russell Dickerson:
Breakout country artist and People Magazine’s “One to Watch,” Nashville-based Russell Dickerson continues to overtake airwaves and arenas with his Top 5 Gold-certified single “Yours,” repeatedly called the “biggest love song of the year,” off his debut album by the same name. The “hypnotic” (CMT) crooner kicks off what promises to be his landmark year as Billboard’s No.1 Emerging Artist, a Spotify RISE artist and CMT’s 18 for 2018. With a deep appreciation for and responsibility to his loyal fan following, Dickerson understands the importance of real connectivity, spending as much time as he can on the road in front of the people who made him the #1 country pre-order for weeks (2017 saw tour billings that included Thomas Rhett’s “Home Team” Tour and Florida Georgia Line’s “Smooth” tour, and finished with his first headlining tour). His EP premiered at No. 1 on Billboard’s Heat Seeker Chart and No. 2 on iTunes Country chart, with “Yours” clocking over 100 million streams to date. The singer and songwriter is the launch artist on Triple Tigers Records, a joint venture with Sony Music. Dickerson’s “Blue Tacoma” was also recently featured in the tenth installment of the “X-Men” film franchise, “Logan." @russelled | www.russelldickerson.com

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10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ TO MAKE ITS TELEVISION DEBUT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9PM ET/PT ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

TUNE-IN REMINDER

10^TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ TO MAKE ITS TELEVISION DEBUT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9PM ET/PT ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

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Tweet: Tune-in for #ACMHonors television debut on Friday, September 9 at 9pm ET/PT on @CBS!

ENCINO, ) – Tune-in Friday, September 9, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS for the television debut of the 10^th Annual ACM Honors™. Hosted by multi-ACM Award-winning group Lady Antebellum, the two-hour special is dedicated to celebrating honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51^st Academy of Country Music Awards.
The television special features an all-star lineup of live performances as well as award presentations celebrating honorees including Special Awards recipients Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Eddie Rabbitt (awarded posthumously), Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jeff Walker (awarded posthumously), Jimmy Webb, Little Big Town and The Statler Brothers. Additionally, Jason Aldean was honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award and Miranda Lambert was presented with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award. Ross Copperman was also honored as Songwriter of the Year.
Artists who performed in tribute to the honorees include:

• Kelsea Ballerini performed “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” in tribute to Crystal Gayle.
• Dierks Bentley performed “Freedom” in tribute to Ross Copperman, joined onstage by participants of the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp.
• Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell performed “I Love A Rainy Night” in tribute to Eddie Rabbitt.
• Alicia Keys and Cam performed a special duet of “Girl Crush” in tribute to Little Big Town.
• Maren Morris performed “Delta Dawn” in tribute to Tanya Tucker.
• Chris Young and Dan + Shay performed “Flowers on the Wall” in tribute to The Statler Brothers.
• The Band Perry performed “MacArthur Park” in tribute to Jimmy Webb.
• Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley performed an all-star medley in a special tribute to Glen Campbell. The medley consisted of Campbell’s hits “Southern Nights,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Linemen,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” and the iconic “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

The Academy’s Studio Recording Award winners were celebrated in a pre-televised ceremony, and many served as the house band for the night under the direction of music director Frank Liddell. Backing up artists during performances on the telecast were ACM Guitarist of the Year Derek Wells, ACM Bass Player of the Year Michael Rhodes, ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year Danny Rader and ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year Jim “Moose” Brown, who also served as bandleader. Other Studio Recording Award honorees included Producer of the Year Dave Cobb, Audio Engineer of the Year Justin Niebank, Drummer of the Year Shannon Forrest and Steel Guitar Player of the Year Paul Franklin.
The ceremony presenters included Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Martina McBride, Mike Fisher, Thomas Rhett, and Toby Keith. The event was taped at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, and sponsored by City National Bank and Kendra Scott.
About ACM Honors™
ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10th Annual ACM Honors was taped on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and – for the first time ever – was produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, visit www.ACMcountry.com.
Photo L-R: Shannon Campbell, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith performing at the 10th Annual ACM Honors in tribute to Glen Campbell. Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM/ Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)

Multi-Platinum Award-Winning Lady Antebellum To Sing The National Anthem At The Kentucky Derby

 Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that the seven-time Grammy Award- winning trio Lady Antebellum will sing the national anthem at the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 7.

Kicking off the summer season of their 2016 Summer Tour, the country superstars will come together to perform, "The Star-Spangled Banner" live to the more than 170,000 fans who attend the Kentucky Derby. The performance will take place in the Kentucky Derby Winner's Circle just after 5:00 PM EDT, immediately prior to the historic race, and be broadcast live as part of NBC's telecast of the Kentucky Derby.
"Each year we work to honor the Kentucky Derby's rich traditions and celebrate the best of American culture," said Kevin Flanery, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack. "As an internationally-recognized musical group, Lady Antebellum is the perfect fit to uphold the Derby's traditions and we are thrilled for them to perform our national anthem for the millions of Derby viewers and fans around the world."  
Lady Antebellum is the eighth artist to perform the national anthem since Churchill Downs began the tradition in 2009.  Notable artists who have performed the national anthem are Josh Groban (2015), Jo Dee Messina (2014), Martina McBride (2013), Mary J. Blige (2012), Jordin Sparks (2011), Rascal Flatts (2010) and Lee Ann Rimes (2009).  
As the oldest continuously held sporting event in North America, the Kentucky Derby extends beyond the historic race. Its iconic food, fashion and cocktails make it a worldwide celebration. The Kentucky Derby traditions are incorporated throughout the event, from the carefully curated menu and classic mint julep to the performance of the national anthem by major artists.
About Lady AntebellumThe seven-time GRAMMY award-winning group Lady Antebellum has secured nine chart-topping hits while earning six PLATINUM singles and selling over 11 million albums worldwide. The trio has earned "Vocal Group of the Year" honors from both the CMA and ACMs three years in a row. It's their universal appeal that continues to resonate across the globe, and fans in North America can next catch the multi-Platinum trio on their 2016 Summer Tour beginning May 27 in Baton Rouge, LA. For a full list of upcoming tour dates visit www.ladyantebellum.com.
About the Kentucky DerbyThe $2 million Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.  Inaugurated in 1875, the legendary 1 1/4-mile race for three-year-olds is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in North America and the first leg of horse racing's challenging Triple Crown series. Also known as the "The Run for the Roses," "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" and "America's Race," the Kentucky Derby is the most attended horse race in the nation, with more than 170,000 attendees in 2015.
About Churchill Downs RacetrackChurchill Downs, the world's most legendary racetrack, has conducted Thoroughbred racing and presented America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875. Located in Louisville, the flagship racetrack of Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) offers year-round simulcast wagering. Churchill Downs will conduct the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on May 7, 2016.  www.ChurchillDowns.com.

LADY ANTEBELLUM PREPARES FOR TAKEOFF WITH UPCOMING WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR

The Trio Continues Their 7FOR7 Initiative Surprising Seven Deserving Families With The Help Of Quicken Loans

Hunter Hayes and Special Guest Sam Hunt Stack Lineup For The 65-City Trek Beginning May 1

NASHVILLE, TN  – In advance of their performance on tomorrow’s People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Lady Antebellum dropped by CBS' The Talk today to announce their headlining WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR presented by Quicken Loans. The band will kick things off on Feb. 28 with a European trek through Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland, the UK and Australia and begin the North American leg on May 1 in Lubbock, TX. The tour will continue through the fall with triple-threat entertainer Hunter Hayes and red-hot newcomer Sam Hunt rounding out the electric lineup. Citi is the official credit card of the WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR with Citi cardmembers having access to pre-sale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program at www.citiprivatepass.com, or visit www.LadyAntebellum.com to join the mailing list and be the first to know about VIP ticket information as more dates are announced. Fans can also purchase tickets in select markets as part of tour promoter Live Nation’s Country Megaticket beginning the week of Jan. 26 at www.Megaticket.com.

“The magic of being with fans from all over the country is really why we’re ultimately all here,” said Lady A’s Charles Kelley. “Being able to play off each other on that stage is honestly where we have the most fun, and I have a feeling the crowd will already be on their feet when we get out there after starting the night with Hunter and Sam!"

Last year, Lady Antebellum launched their 7FOR7 initiative where they fulfilled seven wishes for seven fans in seven days. Continuing with their unique campaign, the band has partnered with Detroit-based Quicken Loans, the nation’s second largest mortgage lender, to pay the mortgages of seven families across the country for one year.

"Lady Antebellum has very devoted fans and we cannot wait to help several of them not only enjoy some great music through our sponsorship of this tour, but also enjoy a yearlong vacation from mortgage payments,” said Jay Farner, President and Chief Marketing Officer for Quicken Loans.

The trio’s “warranted leap to stardom” (Dallas Morning News) and undeniable chemistry has continuously commanded the attention of critics who continue to praise their “effortless harmonies and raw emotion” (The Washington Post) and “top-notch, high energy” performances (The Boston Herald).

First Announced Cities on the WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR:
Oslo, NOR*
Stockholm, SWE*
Glasgow, SCT*
Dublin, IRL*
London, UK*
Ipswich, QLD*
Sydney, NSW*
Melbourne, VIC*
Lubbock, TX**
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX*
St. Louis, MO
Indianapolis, IN
Cincinnati, OH
Holmdel, NJ
Mansfield, MA
Saratoga Springs, NY
New York, NY
Bristow, VA
Toronto, ON
Detroit, MI**
Cleveland, OH
Sacramento, CA
Mountain View, CA
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA**
Phoenix, AZ
Albuquerque, NM
Bentonville, AR**
Southaven, MS**
Atlanta, GA
Eau Claire, WI**
Omaha, NE**
Camrose, AB**
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC
Virginia Beach, VA
Hershey, PA**
Hartford, CT
Tulsa, OK**
Kansas City, KS**
Chicago, IL
Birmingham, AL
Tampa, FL*
West Palm Beach, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
Philadelphia, PA
*Openers may vary
**Not part of Live Nation’s Megaticket

Seven-time GRAMMY winning group Lady Antebellum’s fifth studio album, 747, has spawned the PLATINUM certified multi-week chart-topping smash hit “Bartender,” and its new single “Freestyle” is quickly climbing the charts. The new album follows over 11 million albums sold worldwide, nine trips to No. one on the country radio charts, six Platinum singles and “Vocal Group of the Year” honors from both the CMA and ACMs three years in a row. The trio’s new headlining tour, which will once again partner with Brancott Estate wines, follows their previous 80-city 2014 TAKE ME DOWNTOWN TOUR, which took them through Canada and the US.

Hailed as a "country-rock-blues guitar hero in the making" by the Los Angeles Times, five-time GRAMMY nominee and CMA Award-winning artist Hunter Hayes is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene in 2011 with his Platinum-selling, No. one self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records. In 2014, his critically-acclaimed follow-up Storyline also debuted at No. one and features the GRAMMY-nominated hit, “Invisible.”

Sam Hunt’s debut album Montevallo topped the Billboard Country Albums Chart in its first week and is the best-selling debut album for a country artist since 2011. The album has been named one of the best of the year by the Associated Press, Billboard and Rolling Stone, and includes the Platinum-selling No. 1 hit, “Leave the Night On.”


Althought the St Louis date is confirmed, the venue has not announced the show as of yet. Stay tuned for details.

  For more information on the tour and a full list of appearances visi www.ladyantebellum.com.

LADY ANTEBELLUM RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 13

 – The Lady Antebellum concert with Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves originally scheduled for November 9 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 13, 2014.

All tickets previously purchased will be honored on the February 13^th date.  Refunds are available at the original point of purchase.

Tickets to Lady Antebellum’s February 13^th performance are still available Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1-800-735-4000, Ticketmaster outlets, and the Chaifetz Arena Box Office.

LADY ANTEBELLUM BRINGS THEIR ‘take me downtown’ tour to chaifetz ARENA NOVEmber 9

tickets go on-sale on friday, September 13 at ticketmaster.com

(St. Louis)  September 6, 2013 – Seven-time Grammy Award-winning country trio Lady Antebellum heads to Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University on Saturday, November 9 as part of their “Take Me Downtown” Tour with special guests Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves.

Tickets are $51.50, $71.50, $81.50, $96.50 and go on sale on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. at www.Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, Ticketmaster outlets and at the Chaifetz Arena Box Office.

Lady Antebellum, composed of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, have won "Vocal Group of the Year" from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music for three consecutive years. The group has garnered seven Grammy Awards throughout their career including “Song of the Year,” “Record of the Year,” “Best Country Album,” and “Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.”

Lady A has sold over 11 million albums since their self-titled debut release in 2007. Six of their singles have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and “Need You Now” and “Just a Kiss” have both cracked the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.  November 9^th marks Lady Antebellum’s second visit to the Chaifetz Arena as the group performed in January 2009 as part of Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation benefit concert.

Fresh off his debut album, Up All Night, singer-songwriter Kip Moore has yielded three Top 10 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Somethin’ Bout a Truck,” “Beer Money” and “Hey Pretty Girl.”  Kacey Musgraves self-released three albums before becoming a participant in USA Network’s “Nashville Star” singing competition in 2007.  Musgraves was nominated for three ACM Awards last year including “Top New Female Artist” and “Top Female Vocalist.”

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Lady A announces fall tour  including Chaifetz

Lady Antebellum have announced the first leg of a headlining tour in support of their current smash album, ‘Golden.’ The trio revealed the cities and dates for 17 shows of a 40-date-plus tour that kicks off Nov. 8 in Southaven, Miss.

Special guests Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves will join Lady Antebellum for the Take Me Downtown 2013 Tour. The ‘Downtown’ hitmakers’ last tour performed to more than a million fans in 11 countries, earning them the Billboard Touring Breakthrough Award and the CMA’s International Artists Achievement Award. They plan to top that show this time around.

“We spent almost every day last year backstage writing for our album ‘Golden,’ so we were really focused on writing songs that would connect with the fans in these arenas,” Charles Kelley says in a press release. “We definitely learned a lot about ourselves as live performers and the type of catalog we wanted to have so that we could go out and try to give the fans the best show they’ve ever experienced.”

He adds, “All of that was the jumping off point for this tour, and now it’s time to take it to the next level.”

Tickets and special VIP experiences go on sale beginning on Sept. 13. Visit the group’s website for updated on-sale information, and click here for more information about VIP opportunities.

More dates will be announced soon.

 Chaifetz Arena will be the second stop on the tour, however, the venue has not announced the show, and general ticket information is not available. Details are expected soon.

Lady Antebellum Take Me Downtown 2013 Tour Dates:

11/8 – Southaven, Miss. – Landers Center
11/9 – St. Louis, Mo. – Chaifetz Arena
11/10 – Evansville, Ind. – Ford Center
11/12 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – Van Andel Arena
11/15 – Chicago, Ill. – Allstate Arena
11/16 – Toledo, Ohio – Huntington Center
11/17 – Cleveland, Ohio – Quicken Loans Arena
11/19 – Fargo, N.D. – Fargodome
11/21 – Rapid City, S.D. – Rusmore Plaza Civic Center
11/22 – Denver, Colo. – Pepsi Center
11/23 – Salt Lake City, Utah – EnergySolutions Arena
12/3 – Springfield, Mo. – JQH Arena
12/5 – Minneapolis, Minn. – Target Center
12/6 – Kansas City, Mo. – Sprint Center
12/7 – Omaha, Neb. – CenturyLink Center
12/12 – Cincinnati, Ohio – US Bank Arena
12/14 – Peoria, Ill. – Peoria Civic Center

Lady Antebellum’s Strategy for Song Selection         By Erin Duvall © 2013 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc. It’s been only five years since Lady Antebellum released its self-titled debut album, which propelled the group toward millions-upon-millions of album and single sales, seven Grammy Awards and six CMA Awards. In 2009, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott solidified their superstar status with the crossover appeal of the power ballad “Need You Now,” which they’d written with Josh Kear. And their newest album, Golden, debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. During the Golden sessions, though, sales and crossover possibilities were far from top priorities. “We wrote a lot on the road, so a lot of songs, like ‘Generation Away’ (written by Haywood, Kelley, Scott, Brad Warren and Brett Warren), were written with that thought of, ‘How is this going to translate live?’” Kelley explained. “We talk a lot about wanting more and more tempo songs, especially as singles, and that’s what drove us to release ‘Downtown’ (Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Natalie Hemby). As our live show grows, you really want songs that get people out of their seats.” The key to achieving that was to channel the energy from their tour into jamming with their road band whenever the opportunity presented itself. “We actually get up there and soundcheck every day when we’re out on the road,” Haywood said. “Sometimes the band will start jamming and we’ll jump in. Then we’ll take it backstage and finish it. That’s actually how, on the last album, we wrote ‘Wanted You More’ (Haywood, Kelley, Scott plus members of their band: bassist Dennis Edwards, guitarist Jason “Slim” Gambill, keyboardist Jonathan Long and former member Matt Billingslea). Some of these songs are seven or eight writers on a song, but for us it’s all about getting the best song and whatever it takes to get there.” While in the midst of their “Own the Night World Tour,” during which these jam sessions were taking place, the group stayed in contact with their longtime producer, Paul Worley, sending him songs along the way. “They’re always making music,” Worley said. “That’s their way. If they’re together and the band is together, they turn the artist area in the venues into their world. They’re constantly writing, recording, pulling the players in and jamming. They don’t waste time hanging around.” The key to the album’s appeal is in the songs. Five of its 12 tracks came from outside writers. Whatever the source, though, Kelley calls Golden the “best batch of songs we feel like we’ve had in a long time.” “As the producer, I don’t care who wrote the songs,” Worley said. “What I care about is that the songs we’re recording are great. Really savvy artists understand that. Lady A understands that. There were some really honest and straightforward emails about songs. We’ve all worked together for so long that we don’t really have to cover up what we think. We’re not walking on eggshells with each other.” “We wanted to make sure our sound evolved, and one way to do that is to use outside writers,” Kelley said. “As a songwriter, you tend to have a certain style. Putting your songs up against outside songs challenges you. That’s one way we’re able to stretch our sound.” “They’re different melodies and lyrics than those we naturally gravitate toward when we’re writing,” Scott added. “We relate to them just as much as those we write ourselves, but that in itself was an evolution. It was also one of the smartest decisions we’ve made for this record.” Every song had to prove itself to make the project. “Each outside song was for a specific reason, to take us to a place we didn’t capture when we wrote,” Haywood noted. “’Downtown’ took us to this place of having fun, partying, jaywalking, smoking — all these fun things. We didn’t have a song like that. ‘Nothin’ Like the First Time’ (Sarah Buxton, Jedd Hughes and Hillary Lindsey) reminded us of some of the nostalgic songs we put out before, and we were like, ‘We haven’t written one like that this go-round. Let’s grab that one.’ Each of them fit a piece of the puzzle for what we wanted for the record.” To find these songs, the trio did look to traditional sources; the chart-topping first single “Downtown” was pitched to them by their label. But a few came to them by less conventional methods. “’Get to Me’ (Lindsey and James Slater), for example, was in the running for our last record,” Scott recalled. “For whatever reason, we didn’t record it. Then Charles was going through his iTunes library with a fine-tooth comb and found it and sent it around.” “We didn’t cut it, but luckily no one else had either,” Haywood said. “I reached back out to Hillary Lindsey and it was like, ‘Is this still free?’ She said it was and then, obviously, it goes through the channels.” “Because we’re songwriters too and part of that community, it’s fun to go to the source, to be able to go, ‘We absolutely love this song,’” Scott continued. “There’s a method to going through the publishers and having it run through all the proper channels, but especially someone like Hillary, having such a great relationship with her, we can call her up or shoot her a text.” Personal relationships also assisted in securing and recording “Better Off Now (That You’re Gone”), written by Will Hoge and Brian Layson and included on Hoge’s 2003 album, Blackbird on a Lonely Wire. “I’ve had that record since college and I always thought it was great,” Haywood said. “I was listening to it, probably while running, and it was like, ‘Gosh! We could make a cool version of that!’’’ Spirit was as important as song selection to Golden, specifically in the trio’s decision to reach back to that first eponymous album and its fresh, new energy. “Our life experiences only naturally work their way into the way you write, the way you sing,” Scott reflected. “I sing completely different now from the way I did on the first record. We can never go back and be the same people we were when we recorded it. But we can definitely approach it the same as we did the first record and bring in the experience we’ve had over the past six years.” On the Web: www.LadyAntebellum.com On Twitter: @LadyAntebellum

LADY ANTEBELLUM'S "GOLDEN" RELEASE SHOW PRESENTED BY CITI TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 IN NEW YORK CITY AT THE MCKITTRICK HOTEL, HOME OF SLEEP NO MORE

WHO:  LADY ANTEBELLUM, CITI®PRIVATE PASS®, MUSICIANS ON CALL WHAT: Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show presented by CITI WHERE: The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More WHEN: May 7, 2013 WHY: The event featured an intimate performance by the multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning trio IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR NEW ALBUM GOLDEN. The night also benefited Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization who brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.  A donation was made to Musicians On Call on behalf of LadyAID(TM), Lady Antebellum's foundation formed to raisea wareness and generate support for the plight of children locally, nationally, and globally who cannot otherwise help themselves. Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, SVP Entertainment Marketing CITI, Jennifer Breithaup and Dave Haywood backstage during Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show Presented By Citi At The McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More on May 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood backstage during Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show Presented By Citi At The McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More on May 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Terri Apanasewicz and Kate Upton attend Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show Presented By Citi At The McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More on May 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Hillary Scott, Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood perform during Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show Presented By Citi At The McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More on May 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood perform during Lady Antebellum's "Golden" Release Show Presented By Citi At The McKittrick Hotel, Home of Sleep No More on May 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) NYU Steinhardt Students With Lady Antebellum (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)    # # # ABOUT CITI PRIVATE PASS Citi's Private Pass® Program enables Citi cardmembers to purchase tickets to events where they can experience some of the best in sports, dining, music and family entertainment. In 2012 alone, Citi Private Pass offered cardmembers access to over 10,000 events across sports, dining, music and family entertainment. With more than 5,000 music events a year, Citi cardmembers can choose what appeals to them, whether it's taking the kids to their first concert or a VIP experience in an intimate venue. Learn more, and sign up for the weekly Private Pass newsletter highlighting upcoming experiences, onwww.citiprivatepass.com. Citi cardmembers with a Citi Amex, MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card have access to Citi Private Pass. For more information on Citi Private Pass, please visitwww.citiprivatepass.com, www.facebook.com/citibank or on Twitter @CitiPrivatePass. ABOUT CITI Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | Twitter: @Citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi | Blog:http://new.citi.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/citi. ABOUT LADYAID(TM)  The LadyAID(TM) Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is a philanthropic effort founded by the members of Lady Antebellum, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, to bring awareness to and generate support for the plight of children locally, nationally, and globally who cannot otherwise help themselves. The multi-level campaign is a component fund of the community foundation of middle Tennessee.  www.ladyaid.org ABOUT MUSICIANS ON CALL Musicians On Call (MOC) was founded in 1999 with the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.  To date, its volunteers have played for over 300,000 people nationwide.  Musicians On Call continues its mission through room-to-room hospital performances by local musicians and national celebrities as well as the CD Pharmacy Program.  www.musiciansoncall.org