FULFILLING THEIR LEGACY … THE CADILLAC THREE RELEASE TITLE TRACK TODAY
 
New Album Drops August 25

Watch Behind-The-Scenes and Across-The-Years Footage: http://bit.ly/2tasX1V

Pictured (L-R): Neil Mason, Jaren Johnston and Kelby Ray

NASHVILLE, TN (July 7, 2017) – From adolescent basement sessions to walking down the aisle, Music City born-and-bred trio THE CADILLAC THREE were destined to leave a mark. The title track from their forthcoming album offers a rare sonic twist for the notoriously full-amped musicians and is out today in advance of LEGACY, out August 25 on Big Machine Records. American Songwriter premiered the title track, noting that the musical co-conspirators "exploring deeper themes and experimenting with new sounds." Watch the reflective behind-the-scenes footage from the studio to generations of family here: http://bit.ly/2tasX1V.

A natural progression for the band who has been creating music together since high school, “Legacy” offers a deep understanding of what is truly important – relationships. GRAMMY®-nominated, chart-topping songwriter and frontman Jaren Johnston penned the track alongside Ben Burgess and Laura Veltz delicately crafting lyrics like:
 

When I’m gone, my name carved in stone
Over husband, friend, and father
Survived by son, wife, and daughter
It won’t be songs that keep me livin’ on
Girl, as hall of fame as I wanna be
It’s a lot of love and a little family tree
Hell, that’s a legacy

"’Legacy’ is a song I am super proud of! In the past, I’ve given away songs of this caliber because I didn't feel our band was ready to take on that role … or maybe I wasn't ready to sing those types of lyrics, shared Jaren with American Songwriter. “I think our band is ready, and I am there now. This is the perfect song for where we all are in our lives.”

Another part of TC3’s past and future is their hometown heritage. On August 31, they will take the stage for their first-ever headline show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. “You grow up seeing your favorite bands with your buddies, date nights with your love and special shows with your family here,” explains Neil. “The Ryman is an institution, and we’re really excited – and honored – to share the night with so many people who’ve been a part of our journey. It’s always a crazy ride with The Cadillac Three!”

They’ll headline clubs and join festival lineups throughout the summer, blending “twang and classic lyrics about tailgating and whisky with the power chords of a metal group, proving how vast country and western music has become” (Winnipeg Free Press). 

More fans across the globe will have a chance to see “Legacy” come to life when TC3 returns to Europe for their fall headline LONG HAIR DON’T CARE TOUR with special guests Brothers Osborne and Broken Witt Rebels. “We all may be from different parts of the world but it’s really cool to have the spirit of a song bring us together!” said Kelby. “We’re really looking forward to introducing some new tunes.” Already A listed at Planet Rock in the UK, lead single “Dang If We Didn’t” officially impacts Country radio in the US on July 10. Preorder now: http://smarturl.it/TC3Legacy.

For tour dates and more, visit TheCadillacThree.com.
 

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THE CADILLAC THREE LIGHTS UP
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

 

Trio Bring “The South” Worldwide … National TV + Tour Dates

 

Pictured (L-R): Kelby Ray, Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason
Photo Credit: David McClister

NASHVILLE, TN (September 21, 2016) – Raucous trio THE CADILLAC THREE brought their Rock-heavy sound and Country-rooted anthem to NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers last night (9/20). Watch now: http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/video/the-cadillac-three-the-south/3102708. The Nashville natives marked their late night debut with a performance of “The South,” a standout track featured on BURY ME IN MY BOOTS (Big Machine Records). The fan-favorite is “signature, with singer Jaren Johnston leading crowds from the Deep South to the U.K. in its refrain…” (Rolling Stone Country) as musical cohorts Neil Mason (percussion) and Kelby Ray (lap steel) round out the rowdy vibe. All-star friends Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Eli Young Band’s Mike Eli lent their voices to the studio version, scoring the troupe an ACM Award nomination for Vocal Event of the Year.

TC3 poured their lives into “one of the most highly anticipated country albums of 2016” (The Boston Globe) with each member contributing songwriting credits to the 14 tracks. In addition to their own catalogue, TC3-penned hits have taken Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and more to the top of the charts, while also earning their gritty frontman a Grammy® Award nomination. A collection Songs Jaren Wrote is available on Spotify.

Fans in the US have gotten a taste of "Johnston’s bourbon-baked snarl and metallic riffs smash into Mason’s thunderous drums and Caldwell’s lap steel, which he channels through bass and guitar rigs” (Nashville Scene) all summer with TC3 on the road throughout Florida Georgia Line’s DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR. Digital Journal insists, “They are one of the most underrated musicians in the country and southern rock genres.”


The Music City-born-and-bred collective has amassed a global following since being named the 2014 UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour: Best New Band, charting as the most played new band on Planet Rock in 2015 and selling out every show in the UK over the last two years. TC3 will return to Europe in November for their headline Don’t Forget The Whiskey Tour. Daily Mirror considers the “Booze bolstered country rockers [are] in the vein of early Kings Of Leon.” Visit thecadillacthree.com for more details.

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THE CADILLAC THREE UNCOVER
BURY ME IN MY BOOTS TRACKLIST

                                               

Hit-Making Trio Slated to Release Album August 5

Headlining DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY TOUR Treks to Europe in November


Pictured (L-R): Neil Mason, Jaren Johnston and Kelby Ray
Photo Credit: Adam Taylor, Anthem Pictures
Album Cover Courtesy of Big Machine Records

NASHVILLE, TN (June 20, 2016) – Nashville’s best-kept secret, THE CADILLAC THREE, will uncover their talent worldwide on August 5 with the release of BURY ME IN MY BOOTS. Jaren Johnston (lead vocals), Neil Mason (percussion) and Kelby Ray (lap steel) all contributed writing credits to the 14 tracks featured throughout their long-awaited album on Big Machine Records, including their current single “Drunk Like You.” The beloved – and boisterous – trio served up what’s on tap for the tracklist this morning on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/TC3FacebookVideo.

TRACKLIST
1.     Bury Me In My Boots** | Written by Kelby Ray Caldwell, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason
2.     Slide | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Lindsay Rimes
3.     Drunk Like You** | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jesse Frasure
4.     Graffiti | Written by Neil Mason, Corey Crowder, Luke Dick
5.     Buzzin’** | Written by Jaren Johnston, Luke Laird
6.     Party Like You** | Written by Jaren Johnston, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
7.     Ship Faced | Written by Jaren Johnston, Brent Anderson, Jerrod Niemann
8.     Soundtrack To A Six Pack** | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Benjamin Cashatt
9.     White Lightning** | Written by Jaren Johnston
10.   The South (feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Mike Eli)** | Written by Jaren Johnston
11.   This Accent | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jimmy Robbins
12.   Peace Love & Dixie | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Ryan Hurd
13.   Hot Damn | Written by Kelby Ray Caldwell, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Andrew Dorff
14.   Runnin’ Red Lights** | Written by Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason

Produced by The Cadillac Three
**Produced by Dann Huff and Justin Niebank

The musical co-conspirators have a unique sound that hovers between radio-ready Country anthems, hard-and-heavy Rock ballads and traditional Southern folk. They have garnered a global following and were named UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour: Best New Band in 2014. Rolling Stone asserts, "Like Kings of Leon before them, they're poised for their first big break in the U.K. — where they've sold out every headlining show for nearly two years — before conquering their U.S. home turf.” Pals since high school, TC3’s musical fusion organically builds around gritty vocals, electric guitars, thundering beats and a one-of-a-kind lap steel.

Earning ACM and Grammy nominations, Jaren’s songwriting sensibilities are highlighted with chart-topping hits for Jake Owen, Frankie Ballard and Keith Urban, in addition to singles for Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley. Listen to other Songs Jaren Wrote. He has also been tapped as a producer on iconic Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s forthcoming solo project. Neil has contributed to recent songs recorded by Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, A Thousand Horses and more, while frequently collaborating with Jaren and Kelby for TC3’s catalogue.

Currently on the road in the US with Florida Georgia Line’s DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR, TC3 will bring their sonic instincts back to Europe in November for their headline DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY TOUR. Their raw sound has long since defined TC3’s rocking vivacity and universal appeal with Chicago Sun-Times surmising, “…the majority of today’s so called country rockers are simply trying to emulate what The Cadillac Three has been from their very beginning.” 

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BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY & FUTURE OF MUSIC

 

Donates $100,000 to Music Makes Us Initiative for Metro Nashville Public Schools

Scott Borchetta, Mayor Karl Dean, The Band Perry, The Cadillac Three & Danielle Bradbery Highlight #MusicHasValue During Visit to SiriusXM

Big Machine Covers The Tennessean for “All the Dreamers”

 

Dr. Jay Steele (Chief Academic Officer), Dr. Nola Jones (Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts), Chris Henson (Interim Director of Schools), Mayor Karl Dean and BMLG’s Scott Borchetta with $100,000 donation to Music Makes Us
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman


The Band Perry’s Reid Perry, BMLG’s Allison Jones and Scott Borchetta, TBP’s Kimberly Perry, BMLG’s Matthew Hargis & TBP’s Neil Perry are all smiles during Big Machine’s 10^th Anniversary
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman


Danielle Bradbery performs her brand new single “Friend Zone”
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman


Music City born-and-bred The Cadillac Three’s Kelby Ray, Jaren Johnston, Mayor Karl Dean & TC3’s Neil Mason
Photo Credit: Nick Rau


BMLG’s Scott Borchetta and Danielle Bradbery swap stories with SiriusXM’s John Marks
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman


BMLG President & CEO Scott Borchetta celebrates music education with Hume-Fogg students
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman


BMLG executives Mike Molinar, John Zarling, Jimmy Harnen, Jack Purcell, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Andrew Kautz, Scott Borchetta, Matthew Hargis, David Nathan, Jim Weatherson, Allison Jones, Dave Kelly, Kelly Rich and Jessica Myers prove #MusicHasValue
Photo Credit: Lance Goodman

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NASHVILLE, TN (September 1, 2015) – On the anniversary of the Big Machine Label Group’s first press conference in 2005 introducing inaugural artists such as Taylor Swift, President/CEO Scott Borchetta highlights the importance of music. BMLG celebrated 10 years strong  as a part of the Nashville music community today  by making a $100,000 donation to Music Makes Us, one of the music industry and Mayor Karl Dean’s top initiatives to “strengthen traditional school music while adding a contemporary curriculum.”

“It hit me like a ton of bricks about five years ago as we really started to become an industry leader,“ said Borchetta. “We were doing good but we needed to do better. I have no problem putting up the assets and the belief from Big Machine if there is real a return on our investment. Mayor Karl Dean’s visions continue to show a return, making sure that music stays in the schools.”

Students from the downtown Hume-Fogg school were invited to the SiriusXM Theater to personally experience how their hometown supports music education. Also in attendance were Chris Henson (Interim Director of Schools), Dr. Jay Steele (Chief Academic Officer), Dr. Nola Jones (Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts), Nancy Shapiro (The Recording Academy Senior VP | Music Makes Us Advisory Council Member). Fletcher Foster (Iconic Entertainment CEO | Music Makes Us Advisory Council Chair), Anna Shepherd (Board of Education | Music Makes Us Advisory Council Member), Dr. Aimee Wyatt (Executive Officer, Higher Schools), Dr. Antoinette Williams (Executive Officer, Middle Schools), Dr. Vanessa Garcia (Executive Officer, Elementary Schools), Dr. Kelly Henderson (Executive Director of Instruction) and several BMLG staff members.

Nashville natives The Cadillac Three frontman Jaren Johnston spoke about their full circle moment having attended Metro Schools saying, “We grew up here. Kelby and I went to your school and Neil was down the road at Hillsboro so we know what’s it’s like to have a passion for music.” The Grammy-nominated hitmaker continued, “Keep on doing what you’re doing, it’ll pay off in one way or another.”

Winner of The Voice Danielle Bradbery, who signed to the Big Machine Records imprint in 2013 and landed in the Top 5 with her self-titled debut album, treated students to an acoustic performance. The petite powerhouse will earn her first spin of her brand new single during the exclusive radio world premiere on Buzz’s show. “Friend Zone” is available now on iTunes and fans are quickly pushing the Top 20 tune up the charts.
 
SiriusXM The Highway host Buzz Brainard invites Borchetta, Reba, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, The Band Perry, Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Bradbery, The Cadillac Three and Waterloo Revival on-air today from 4:00 – 7:00P ET to share memories and songs. They will go back into the vault, playing back portions from the first Big Machine interview in 2005 featuring the flagship roster, and discussing the future of the industry and why #MusicHasValue.
 
Under the heading of “A Mighty Machine,” Big Machine prominently covers The Tennessean today, explaining the mission, history and future: “For all the dreamers […] the ascent of Borchetta's Big Machine can be viewed as an inspiration – an unusual combination of sales growth, unprecedented partnerships, shrewd royalty deals, unmatched radio promotion and keen eye for talent.” Read full article via http://tnne.ws/1FeaT3C.
 
Throughout the last decade, Borchetta has expanded the company to five imprints – Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., Dot Records, Republic Nashville, Nash Icon Records – and publishing company Big Machine Music. BMLG artists have scored 64 #1 hit singles with superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Florida Georgia Line, Hank Williams Jr., Steven Tyler, Jennifer Nettles, Brantley Gilbert and The Band Perry; chart-topping acts Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett and Eli Young Band, Maddie & Tae, A Thousand Horses; The Voice winners Cassadee Pope and Danielle Bradbery; up-and-comers The Cadillac Three, RaeLynn and Drake White as well as soundtracks for ABC's hit drama "NASHVILLE." Borchetta served as the 2015 American Idol mentor and proudly added winner Nick Fradiani to the roster. BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA, CMT, Teen Choice, MTV, Billboard, People's Choice and Brit Awards. Big Machine was also the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights. BMLG's successful racing partnerships include 2014’s 12 Hours of Sebring winner Marino Franchitti and back-to-back Indy 500 wins with Dan Wheldon and Dario Franchitti in 2011 & 2012, respectively. Currently Big Machine Records is exclusively aligned with Chip Ganassi Racing in IndyCar and NASCAR as its Official Entertainment Partner and includes Indy 500 winning racing drivers Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan and 2013 Indy Light champion Sage Karam. Visit bigmachinelabelgroup.com.

THE CADILLAC THREE SLATED FOR SOLD-OUT HOMETOWN SHOW SEPTEMBER 19   Music City Trio Spread “White Lightning” from “The South” to Fans Worldwide Via Live Stream   Pictured (L-R): Kelby Ray, Neil Mason and Jaren Johnston Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records NASHVILLE, TN (August 26, 2015) – Proving that adolescent fantasies truly can become a reality, buzz-worthy band THE CADILLAC THREE will boldly return to hometown haunt The Cannery Ballroom (1 Cannery Row) on Saturday, September 19 at 8:00P. Tickets to see the brash, yet beloved, Nashville natives sold out in less than one week and highlights just how far these high school friends have come. Even Superstar acts like Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Eli Young Band are pumped. Hear what they think of TC3: http://youtu.be/MFZskxJiZf8. Jaren Johnston (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) and Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) plan to give the capacity crowd a high-energy, uninhibited musical party with a few surprises. “Damn, we started playing music to grow out our hair and meet chicks,” laughs Jaren. “We've seen some of our favorite bands here so it’s cool to sell out The Cannery. Hopefully our fans will make similar memories.” “We haven’t really played a headline date in Nashville since 2013 so we’re pretty excited for this show,” added Neil. “Plus, it’ll be nice to see our family and sleep in our own beds.” While the venue may be maxed out, fans will still be able to rock from wherever they are that night through a live stream across Big Machine’s iHeart Radio channel. “Our fans always come out in full force!” chimed in Kelby. “It just makes sense to offer them all a chance to catch the show and join the party from wherever they are.” It’s no wonder TC3 secured a slot as one of Rolling Stone Country’s “10 New Artists You Need to Know” and was named UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards Best New Band. Their intense performances, gritty sonic instincts, casual demeanors and killer songwriting prowess have earned TC3 an ACM Vocal Event of the Year nomination while Jaren scored GRAMMY nods for RISER (Dierks Bentley) & “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” (Tim McGraw), in addition to penning #1 hits for Keith Urban, Jake Owen and Billy Currington. Their eclectic catalogue also features album cuts for Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jack’s Mannequin, Meat Loaf and more. TC3 will hit the road this fall with Chase Rice but have already received rave reviews from their headline dates, summer festivals and tours with Eric Church and Lee Brice: "…it's an unrefined live show you won't want to miss." PASTE “…the majority of today’s so called country rockers are simply trying to emulate what The Cadillac Three has been from their very beginning.” Chicago Sun-Times “The blazing brand of country rock plied by The Cadillac Three burns down genre boundaries.” The Boston Globe “…purveyors of countrified rock’n’roll with a metallic bite that sits halfway between Merle Haggard and Metallica…” Class Rock Magazine “… a band with a hard rock sound and catchy, easy-to-get-into lyrics that also has a grit and authenticity…” Saving Country Music Easily shifting gears in their set from beat-laden anthems like “The South” and “Party Like You,” TC3’s latest offering on Big Machine Records is an unconventional love song Jaren penned for his wife Evyn. Watch the music video for “White Lightning" via http://vevo.ly/xpsDAI.   TheCadillacThree.com # # # CONTACT: Erin D. D. Burr | Big Machine Label Group erin.burr@bmlg.net | 615.250.6636

FIRST ROUND OF TICKETS FOR CHASE RICE’S JD AND JESUS TOUR 2015 TO GO ON SALE TODAY, JULY 31
 

The Cadillac Three set to open for Rice on fall headlining tour; special guest Kelsea Ballerini to join Rice for Atlanta show on November 12

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 31, 2015) – Country music maverick Chase Rice has been teasing his widespread fan base with a series of social media posts about his fall headlining tour for weeks, and finally today, July 31, they will have the chance to get their hands on tickets to see the “ferocious” (The Tennessean) performer in his element. Tickets for select dates on the JD and Jesus Tour 2015 will go on sale to the public today starting at 10:00 a.m. local time at www.ChaseRice.com.
 
With major stops that include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York City, the JD and Jesus Tour 2015 is slated for 24 shows and more to be announced in the coming weeks. Rice will be taking Big Machine Records' raucous Nashville trio The Cadillac Three on the road for most dates, and chart-topping Black River Entertainment artist Kelsea Ballerini will join as a special guest at Rice’s Nov. 12 show in Atlanta.

Upcoming dates for the JD and Jesus Tour 2015 are as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 1 – The NorVa – Norfolk, Va.*
Friday, Oct. 2 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, Pa.*
Saturday, Oct. 3 – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion – Columbus, Ohio+
Sunday, Oct. 4 - Route 91 Harvest Festival – Las Vegas, Nev.*
Thursday, Oct. 8 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, Fla.*
Friday, Oct. 9 – 440 Foundry Pavilion – Athens, Ga.*
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Track 29 – Chattanooga, Tenn.*
Wednesday, Oct. 14 - The Fillmore –Philadelphia, Pa.*+
Thursday, Oct. 15 - The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre – Indianapolis, Ind.*+
Friday, Oct. 16 - Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, Ill.*+
Thursday, Oct. 22 - Nutty Brown Café – Austin, Texas*+
Friday, Oct. 23 - Cowboys Dancehall – San Antonio, Texas*+
Thursday, Oct. 29 – 7 Flags Event Center – Clive, Iowa*
Friday, Oct. 30 – Sokol Auditorium – Omaha, Neb.*
Thursday, Nov. 5 – Myth Live Event Center – St. Paul, Minn.*+
Friday, Nov. 6 – The Rave - Milwaukee, Wis.*+
Thursday, Nov. 12 - The Tabernacle – Atlanta, Ga.+
Friday, Nov. 13 – Iron City - Birmingham, Ala.*+
Sunday, Nov. 15 – Ribfest – St. Petersburg, Fla.*
Wednesday, Nov. 18 - The Emporium - Patchogue, N.Y.+
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Lowell Memorial Auditorium – Boston, Mass.+
Friday, Nov. 20 - Terminal 5 - New York, N.Y.
Saturday, Nov. 21 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, Ont.*
Thursday, Dec. 3 - Comerica Theatre – Phoenix, Ariz.
 
*Denotes dates with The Cadillac Three as special guest
+Denotes tickets on sale starting today, July 31, at 10:00 a.m. local time
 
Rice, whose current single “Gonna Wanna Tonight” is Top 20-and-climbing at country radio, will continue on The Big Revival Tour with Chesney through the end of August and play select solo and festival dates throughout the summer. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.ChaseRice.com and follow on Twitter @ChaseRiceMusic and www.Facebook.com/ChaseRiceMusic.

 
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THE CADILLAC THREE DEBUT NEW MUSIC VIDEO WITH
“WHITE LIGHTNING” EXPERIENCE

 

Nashville Natives Host Private Screening & Performance for Hometown Fans


Pictured (L-R):  Kelby Ray, Neil Mason and Jaren Johnston
Photo Credit: Seth Hellman


 
Pictured (L-R):  Director David McClister, TC3’s Neil Mason, Kelby Ray, Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta, TC3’s Jaren Johnston, Evyn Johnston, WSIX’s Kimsey Kerr and
Big Machine Records SVP Promotion Jack Purcell
Photo Credit: Seth Hellman

Nashville, TN  – Fans, WSIX radio winners and industry alike funneled into the Adventure Science Center last night (6/16) for an electrifying introduction to THE CADILLAC THREE’S latest Big Machine Records single. The Music City born-and-bred trio offered a sneak peek of the “White Lightning” music video from inside the Planetarium. Watch now. Shot in Nashville and directed by David McClister, hit singer/songwriter Jaren Johnston helped conceptualize the setup from conversations about how he instantly fell in love with his wife Evyn and recreated the scenes around penning “White Lightning.”

Complete with a thunderstorm and flashes of lightning, TC3 also performed a short set for the packed crowd that shifted gears from their beat-laden party anthems to the unconventional love song. Johnston (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) and Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) have weathered wild adventures as a Country group with a rockin’ edge and epitomize their self-described “country fuzz” sound with singles like the ACM Vocal Event of the Year nominated “The South,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Mike Eli (Eli Young Band) and “Party Like You.” Before ending the evening with a live version of “White Lightning,” the Grammy-nominated frontman explained some of the unique metaphors for falling in love with “fast cars” and “the appeal of Elvis” growing up to “what love’s supposed to feel like.”

“I wouldn’t be here without love and without you, Evyn,” Jaren shared with the auditorium after the video premiered. “Thanks for inspiring some of my songs…the good ones!”

High-energy shows and gritty musical instincts earned TC3 a slot as one of Rolling Stone Country’s “10 New Artists You Need to Know” and more rave reviews continue to pour in:

“The blazing brand of country rock plied by The Cadillac Three burns down genre boundaries.”
The Boston Globe

"Sometimes you hear a song and it stops you in your tracks. That’s kind of what happened the first time I heard 'White Lightning’… ”
CMT

“…a smoldering ballad […] an unflinching look at love through the eyes of a Southern boy. […] a compact bit of ear candy.”
Rolling Stone

"...the piece is a power ballad, the other end of the spectrum from the group’s amped-up core."
Billboard

“…purveyors of countrified rock’n’roll with a metallic bite that sits halfway between
Merle Haggard and Metallica…”
Class Rock Magazine

"…it's an unrefined live show you won't want to miss."
PASTE

“… a band with a hard rock sound and catchy, easy-to-get-into lyrics that also has a
grit and authenticity…”
Saving Country Music

“…the majority of today’s so called country rockers are simply trying to emulate what The Cadillac Three has been from their very beginning.”
Chicago Sun-Times 

The buzz-worthy band has opened select dates on Eric Church’s spring tour in addition to their own AVIATORS AND RADIATORS TOUR and stops with Lee Brice. They’ve also made a bold splash across the pond with sold out UK shows and being named Best New Band at the UK’s Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. For tour stops and more, visit TheCadillacThree.com.

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THE CADILLAC THREE HEAT UP MUSIC CITY WITH
CMT LISTEN UP

 

Electric Trio Score ACM Nod for Vocal Event of the Year
 

Photo Credit: Brian Tipton

Nashville, TN – THE CADILLAC THREE have taken over in the latest installment of CMT LISTEN UP. Recently filmed in the trio’s native Nashville, the live taping highlights the buzz Jaren Johnston (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) and Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) are creating across the country. Dubbed Best New Band at the UK’s 2014 Classic Rock Awards and labeled as one of the 10 New Artists You Need to Know: Summer 2014 by ROLLING STONE, TC3’s self-described “country fuzz” sound is showcased throughout these exclusive videos. Starting tomorrow, February 21, fans will be able to watch the achingly raw “White Lightning” on CMT and CMT Pure. All songs and a behind-the-scenes interview from the event are online now.

In their post-show interview, CMT’s Samantha Stephens noted, “This may be one of the most energetic, best Listen Ups we’ve ever experienced.” Playing to a packed house, the band’s rollicking set included one-of-a-kind favorites “White Lightning” and “The South” as well as new tunes “Thank God for the Radio” and “Leave It at the Bar”.

On the heels of two GRAMMY nominations for Jaren’s writing and producing efforts, The Cadillac Three will vie for ACM Awards Vocal Event of the Year with “The South” featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Mike Eli (Eli Young Band).

Currently on their headlining AVIATORS AND RADIATORS TOUR, TC3 has brought their raucous energy down the East Coast with stops in Virginia Beach, Winston-Salem, Washington D.C. and Buffalo, NY. They will once again join Eric Church on the road this spring for THE OUTSIDERS TOUR.

For additional tour dates and more, visit TheCadillacThree.com.

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THE CADILLAC THREE BLAZE INTO 2015 WITH
AVIATORS AND RADIATORS TOUR
 

Nashville Natives to Join Eric Church’s THE OUTSIDERS TOUR this Spring

 

 NASHVILLE, TN  – THE CADILLAC THREE is back out on the road, bringing their high-energy show to clubs on the AVIATORS AND RADIATORS TOUR. Reigning the UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards Best New Rock Band, who have been making waves in Europe with their gritty sound and thunderous live performances, will headline their own dates stateside over the next couple of months. This spring, the trio of Nashville natives – JAREN JOHNSTON (Guitar & Lead Vocals), KELBY RAY (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) and NEIL MASON (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) – will once again join ERIC CHURCH as a special guest on select dates of THE OUTSIDERS TOUR. 

Frontman Jaren received two GRAMMY Awards nominations for Best Country Song (“Meanwhile Back at Mama’s | Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill”) and Best Country Album (Riser | Dierks Bentley), acknowledging his achievements in songwriting and producing. Collectively, TC3 has garnered #1 hits and album cuts for major Country artists like Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert and Jake Owen, among others. The Rolling Stone Country’s 10 New Artists You Need to Know’s distinct flare is evident on tracks like “The South” (featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Eli Young Band’s Mike Eli) and “Party Like You,” both a preview to their forthcoming album on Big Machine Records.

UPCOMING AVIATORS AND RADIATORS TOUR DATES:
1/30                 Tampa, FL*
2/5                   Tulsa, OK
2/6                   Fort Worth, TX
2/11                 Oxford, OH
2/12                 Columbus, OH
2/13                 Flint, MI
2/14                 Medina, OH
2/19                 Virginia Beach, VA
2/20                 Winston-Salem, NC
2/21                 Washington, D.C.
2/27                 Buffalo, NY
2/28                 Jordan, NY
3/1                   Uncasville, CT
 *Denotes Radio Show

For additional tour dates and more, visit TheCadillacThree.com.

THE CADILLAC THREE PROVES WHY IT’S ALL ABOUT “THE SOUTH” 

Debut Single Features Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Eli Young Band’s Mike Eli

Dynamic Trio To Tour With Eric Church & Jake Owen

Nashville, TN (February 11, 2014) – Nashville natives Jaren Johnston (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) and Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) – The Cadillac Three – are quickly making some noise with the help of a few famous friends. The Music City born-and-bred boys boldly sing, “this is where I was born and this is where I’ll die,” in their gritty debut single “The South,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Mike Eli (Eli Young Band). Watch the music video here.

“I remembered the first time I heard 'Sweet Home Alabama,' and I was just mesmerized with it. I thought we needed something that would resonate with people the way 'Sweet Home Alabama' did for me as a kid,” said lead singer Jaren who penned “The South,” which sold over 10,000 downloads in the first week.

The high-energy trio is already building buzz with their unique musical tones, raw lyrics and eccentric styling. The Cadillac Three scored a spot on CMT’s ten new artists to discover list saying, “[the] shaggy-haired three-piece band have already made tons of friends in country music, as you can see in their video for their loud-and-proud single, ’The South.’" A recent Billboard.com profile gives more of an introduction to the talented trio and states, “there's an exciting new sound on the airwaves of country radio – The Cadillac Three.”

“We call our sound ‘country fuzz.’ It’s the best of both of those worlds – a little lap steel, some raunchy, Southern vocals and story songwriting with big drums. Really, a combination of what we all grew up listening to – Bocephus and Skynyrd – infused with some of what’s going on today – a little Eric [Church] and Dierks [Bentley]. Being born and raised here, we’re just excited to do something a little different for Nashville,” continued Jaren. He has also penned hits for Tim McGraw (“Southern Girl”), Keith Urban (“You Gonna Fly”) as well as several others for Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen and Dierks Bentley.

While spending time the last several months visiting radio stations across the country, The Cadillac Three is set to tour Europe with Eric Church this Spring and return stateside to join Jake Owen on his DAYS OF GOLD TOUR, beginning March 20. On April 4, they will perform in Las Vegas during the ACM PARTY FOR A CAUSE Festival alongside labelmates Rascal Flatts and Thomas Rhett, benefitting Outnumber Hunger to help secure meals at local food banks for the 1 in 6 Americans across the nation who struggle.

In addition to their live performances, The Cadillac Three marked their second appearance on ABC’s hit drama “NASHVILLE,” showcasing “The South” for Rayna James (Connie Britton).

For tour dates and the latest updates, visit The Cadillac Three.
 

Big Machine Label Group Signs The Cadillac Three

Country group with a rockin' edge finds a home with Big Machine Records


Signing Day Photo. L-R,  Back Row: Sandi Spika Borchetta (BMLG), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), Allison Jones (BMLG), Bruce Kalmick (Triple 8 Management), Andrew Kautz (BMLG),
Malcolm Mimms (BMLG), Kent Marcus (Marcus & Colvin, LLP); Front Row: Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), Scott Borchetta (BMLG), Kelby Ray (The Cadillac Three) and Neil Mason (The Cadillac Three)
 

NASHVILLE, TN February 19, 2013)—The Big Machine Label Group announced today the signing of The Cadillac Three to its Big Machine Records imprint. The Country group with a rockin' edge will join the label, which is home to superstars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw.

The Cadillac Three, formerly known as The Cadillac Black, is a high-energy trio who describes their sound as “country fuzz.” Composed of three Nashville natives – Jaren Johnston (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Kelby Ray (Bass Steel Guitar, Dobro, Acoustic & Vocals) and Neil Mason (Drums, Percussion & Vocals) – all three guys weathered wild adventures and wrote numerous songs along the way.

Collectively, their experience as musicians stretches from having written hit songs to opening shows for acts like ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Church and Eli Young Band. Johnston is known for penning Keith Urban’s #1 smash “You Gonna Fly,” two new cuts on Tim McGraw’s latest record TWO LANES OF FREEDOM and several other tunes for acts like Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans and Dierks Bentley.

"We're excited to be a part of the Big Machine Label Group and to have found a team that supports the music we've been making and playing across the country. We think it is a match made in 'country fuzz heaven'  for three guys born and raised in Music City,” said The Cadillac Three.

 “We are thrilled that The Cadillac Three will now call Big Machine their home,” said BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta. “Their songs are infectious. Their live show is captivating. We expect many great things to come for these guys.”

The band appeared on an episode of ABC’s hit drama “NASHVILLE” in late 2012 and their music has been featured on MTV's Buckwild, CW's Vampire Diaries and Heart Of Dixie, CBS' CSI Miami.

The Cadillac Three is expected to release new music later this year. Country radio will get a sneak peek next Thursday (2/28) when the band opens for Eli Young Band at Nashville hotspot, The Stage.