THE BAND PERRY’S “BETTER DIG TWO” IS THE #1 SONG FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

Sensational Lead Single Sets Phenomenal Tone For New Album, PIONEER, On April 2




Nashville, TN (February 19, 2013) – The Band Perry is at the top with “Better Dig Two,” taking the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Chart for a second consecutive week and also making the ascend to #1 on Mediabase. “Better Dig Two” has also rooted itself in the #1 spot on both Nielsen BDS Canada Country National Airplay and Mediabase Canada Country Airplay charts for the second consecutive week, showing the staying power of The Band Perry's first #1 single in that country. The fastest-rising single of their career has sold over one million copies and also marks the sibling trio’s third chart-topper.

The lead single’s success sets a phenomenal tone for The Band Perry’s new album, PIONEER, which is slated for release April 2 on Republic Nashville. Amid rave reviews on the first track, the highly-anticipated sophomore project has been named one of Entertainment Weekly's “12 Albums We Can’t Wait For.” Producer Dann Huff showcases the family trio’s signature mix of Country and Rock & Roll sounds, creative lyrics and robust musicality. The trio is giving fans a preview of the new music while on the road with Rascal Flatts' CHANGED TOUR.

Adding to the excitement, The Band Perry received an ACM nomination for Vocal Group of the Year just last week. The 48^th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast on Sunday (4/7) at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry quickly catapulted into the mainstream with the success of their Quadruple-Platinum, breakout hit “If I Die Young.” In 2011, the tune took the #1 position on both Country and AC charts as well as earned 2011 CMA Single AND Song of the Year. Their success continued with Platinum-certified “You Lie” and the Gold-certified, #1 smash “All Your Life.” The Band Perry has won multiple ACM, CMA and CMT Music Awards as well as GRAMMY, TEEN CHOICE, AMA, ACA and Billboard Music Award nominations.

For tour dates, visit thebandperry.com and “join the family” at thefansperry.com.

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.
 

JOSH TURNER, KENNY ROGERS, MONTGOMERY GENTRY
AND DIERKS BENTLEY JOIN GEORGE JONES
FOR HIS FINAL NASHVILLE CONCERT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
AT NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA
 

Nashville, TN (February 19, 2013) –  Montgomery Gentry, Kenny Rogers, Josh Turner, and Dierks Bentley are the latest additions to the ever-growing list of talent set to take stage for the final Nashville concert of George Jones’ career.  Taking place at the Bridgestone Arena on Friday, November 22, 2013, the sure-to-be unforgettable show is already gearing up to be a star-studded event with already announced artists Charlie Daniels, Lorrie Morgan, Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson, and Gene Watson. 

“I am excited that my friends all want to be with me on this show,” says George Jones.  “This is sure going to be a fun and emotional night with lots of memories, friends, and great country music.”

Tickets for the Nashville finale are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

George Jones, often referred to as the "the greatest living country singer" will mark the end of an era with 2013’s farewell tour titled "The Grand Tour". The tour is expected to make approximately 44 stops this year. "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes", "White Lightning" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today" will surely be part of each night’s set list, along with plenty of guests and surprises.
 
George Jones on Tour
02/22 – Greenville, TX – Greenville Memorial Auditorium
02/23 – Forrest City, AR – East Arkansas Community College
03/15 – Joliet, IL – Realto Square Theater
03/16 – Muncie, IN – Emens Auditorium
03/22 – Chattanooga, TN – Memorial Auditorium
03/23 – Evansville, IN – The Centre 
04/05 – Fairfax, VA – Patriot Center
04/06 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Coliseum
04/19 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater
04/20 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
04/27 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
05/17 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
05/18 – Spartanburg, SC – Memorial Auditorium
06/01 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theater
06/02 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theater
08/02 – Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair
08/03 – Watertown, NY – Watertown Fairgrounds Arena
09/13 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino
09/27 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
09/28 – Milwaukee, WI – Potawatomi Casino
10/11 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theater
10/25 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino
10/26 – Pikeville, KY – Eastern KY Expo
11/09 – Grant, OK – Choctaw Event Center
11/10 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theater
11/22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

About George Jones
George Jones is the #2 best-charting country artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit singles since the ‘50s.  The Beaumont, Texas native also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, has received two Grammy Awards, was a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor recipient, is a Country Music Hall of Fame member, was presented with a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and holds a National Medal of Arts medallion.

For more information on George Jones, please visit www.georgejones.com

BRUNO MARS REVEALS WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES;

“THE MOONSHINE JUNGLE WORLD TOUR”

KICKS OFF JUNE 22^ND IN WASHINGTON, DC;

EUROPEAN LEG BEGINS OCTOBER 2^ND IN BELFAST;

MARS SCORES 10^TH CONSECUTIVE TOP 10 SINGLE

ON THE BILLBOARD “HOT 100”;

“WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN” JOINS “LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN”

IN THE TOP 10, BREAKING RECORDS IN BILLBOARD’S CHART HISTORY;

TICKETS FOR “THE MOONSHINE JUNGLE WORLD TOUR”

ON SALE BEGINNING MARCH 1ST

 

Atlantic recording artist Bruno Mars has unveiled details of his hugely anticipated world tour.  The North American leg of “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour” gets underway on June 22nd at Washington, DC’s Verizon Center and then continues through August.  The European leg of the tour begins October 2nd in Belfast, Northern Ireland (see attached itinerary). A special promo video for “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour” is now viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m59LgGC4IIQ. Special guests on select dates of the North American leg include Ellie Goulding and newly signed Elektra artist Fitz & The Tantrums.  Tickets for select North American dates and all European dates and will go on-sale March 1st. For full details and ticket availability, please visit www.brunomars.com.

The announce of “The Moonshine Jungle World Tour” comes just as “When I Was Your Man” – the latest single from Mars’ just-released sophomore album, “UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX” – has exploded into the top 10 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” where it joins the album’s blockbuster first single, “Locked Out Of Heaven,” which recently spent six consecutive weeks atop the “Hot 100” chart. The immediate success of “When I Was Your Man” – which additionally earned honors as the week’s top “Streaming Gainer” and “Airplay Gainer” – marks the GRAMMY®-winner’s 10^th consecutive single to hit the top 10, continuing his already-established status as the male artist with the longest streak of top 10 hits as a performer since his debut.  Furthermore, the single’s chart ascension places Mars in the history books as the first male artist to simultaneously place two titles in the top 10 since his own “Grenade” and “Just The Way You Are” doubled up on the chart in December 2010/January 2011.

The official companion video for “When I Was Your Man” – directed by Mars and his frequent collaborator, Cameron Duddy (“Locked Out Of Heaven,” “The Lazy Song”) – is also looking like an instant smash.  The clip, which premiered earlier this month, has already drawn close to 5 million individual views at Bruno’s official YouTube channel, located at http://youtu.be/ekzHIouo8Q4. “When I Was Your Man” first shot to the top 10 on the iTunes “Top Singles” chart within 48 hours of its official release last year.

Mars recently led a breathtaking performance on the 55^th Annual Grammy Awards fronting an all-star tribute to Bob Marley alongside the likes of Sting and Rihanna, which marked the Grammy-winner’s third consecutive year to perform on the acclaimed show.

As its title suggests, “UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX” once again sees Mars melding a multitude of musical approaches to create his own distinctive sound.  Executive produced by The Smeezingtons, the hit-making production team comprised of Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine, the collection also features contributions from such top producers as Jeff Bhasker (fun., Kanye West, Jay-Z), Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lil Wayne, Black Lips) and Diplo (M.I.A, Usher).

“UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX” made a stunning SoundScan/Billboard 200 debut upon its release last year, entering the chart at #2 with sales in excess of 192,000 – the singer/songwriter/producer/musician’s highest first week sales debut thus far. In addition, the album exploded to the top spot on the British album charts, making history as the United Kingdom’s fastest selling solo album of 2012.  The phenomenal success of “UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX” follows the equivalent popularity of Mars’ now classic 2010 debut, “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS,” which proved the U.K.’s third best-selling album of 2011 and also entered the charts at #1.

Bruno Mars is undoubtedly among contemporary pop’s most gifted and compelling artists.  And with global sales currently certified at 40x-platinum and over 50 million singles sold worldwide, the 14-time Grammy Award nominee has fully proven himself as a true superstar.

Released in October 2010, “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS” was greeted with both popular success and critical acclaim from all corners of the globe.  “The year’s finest pop debut,” raved Rolling Stone.  “Near-flawless…(the album) delivers pleasure without pretension.”  Fueled by a remarkable string of hit singles, including the multi-platinum #1 smashes, “Just The Way You Are” and “Grenade,” the album instantly confirmed Mars as a major force in modern pop music.

Mars soon racked up a remarkable record of prestigious international awards and nominations, with victories including a “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” Grammy Award (for “Just The Way You Are”), an American Music Award for “Pop or Rock Music/Favorite Male Artist,” a 2012 Brit Award (for “International Male Solo Artist”), two Teen Choice Awards, a 2012 People’s Choice Award (for “Favorite Male Artist”), a Soul Train Music Award, two MTV Europe Music Awards, two MTV Music Awards Japan, a BT Digital Music Award, an ECHO Award, and multiple 2011 Billboard Awards including “Top Male Hot 100 Artist of the Year.”

As if that weren’t enough, Mars received a truly stunning assortment of 2011 and 2012 honors from ASCAP, including the ASCAP Pop Award for “Song of the Year” (for “Just The Way You Are”).  In 2011, he was named to the prestigious Time 100, confirming the superstar as one of the most influential people in the world.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit: www.brunomars.com,  www.facebook.com/thatbrunomars, www.youtube.com/brunomars, and twitter.com/BRUNOMARS.

 

(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

BRUNO MARS

THE MOONSHINE JUNGLE WORLD TOUR

*on sale March 1st

 

NORTH AMERICA

Date	Market	Venue	Support Act
Saturday, June 22, 2013*	Washington D.C.	Verizon Center	Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, June 24, 2013*	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center	Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, June 26, 2013*	Boston, MA	TD Garden	Fitz & the Tantrums
Thursday, June 27, 2013	Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun Arena	Fitz & the Tantrums
Saturday, June 29, 2013*	New York, NY	Barclays Center	Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, July 01, 2013*	Newark	Prudential Center	Ellie Goulding
Tuesday, July 02, 2013	Pittsburgh, PA	Consol Energy Center	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 03, 2013*	Toronto	Molson Amphitheatre	Ellie Goulding
Friday, July 05, 2013	Montreal	Bell Centre	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 10, 2013	Columbus	Value City Arena	Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 11, 2013	Detroit, MI	The Palace of Auburn Hills	Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 13, 2013*	Chicago, IL	United Center	Ellie Goulding
Sunday, July 14, 2013	Minneapolis, MN	Xcel Energy	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 17, 2013	Calgary, AB	Scotiabank Saddledome	Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 18, 2013	Edmonton, AB	Rexall Place	Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 20, 2013	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena	Ellie Goulding
Sunday, July 21, 2013	Seattle, WA	Key Arena	Ellie Goulding
Monday, July 22, 2013	Portland, OR	Rose Garden Arena	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 24, 2013*	Sacramento, CA	Sleep Train Arena	Ellie Goulding
Thursday, July 25, 2013*	San Jose, CA	HP Pavilion	Ellie Goulding
Saturday, July 27, 2013*	Los Angeles, CA	Staples Center	Ellie Goulding
Tuesday, July 30, 2013	San Diego, CA	Valley View Casino Center	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, July 31, 2013	Phoenix, AZ	US Airways Center	Ellie Goulding
Friday, August 02, 2013	Salt Lake City, UT	Maverik Center	Fitz & the Tantrums
Saturday, August 03, 2013	Las Vegas, NV	MGM Grand	Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, August 05, 2013*	Denver, CO	Red Rocks Amphitheater	Ellie Goulding
Thursday, August 08, 2013	St. Louis, MO	Scottrade Center	Ellie Goulding
Friday, August 09, 2013	Kansas City, MO	Sprint Center	Ellie Goulding
Saturday, August 10, 2013*	Oklahoma City, OK	Chesapeake Energy Arena	Ellie Goulding
Monday, August 12, 2013	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center	Ellie Goulding
Wednesday, August 14, 2013	Austin, TX	Frank Erwin Center	Ellie Goulding
Thursday, August 15, 2013	Houston, TX	Toyota Center	Ellie Goulding
Saturday, August 17, 2013	Nashville, TN	Bridgestone Arena	Fitz & the Tantrums
Sunday, August 18, 2013	Louisville, KY	KFC Yum! Center	Fitz & the Tantrums
Monday, August 19, 2013	Indianapolis, IN	Bankers Life Fieldhouse	Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, August 21, 2013	Charlotte, NC	Time Warner Cable Arena	Fitz & the Tantrums
Thursday, August 22, 2013	Atlanta, GA	Philips Arena	Fitz & the Tantrums
Wednesday, August 28, 2013	Tampa, FL	St. Pete Times Forum	Fitz & the Tantrums
Friday, August 30, 2013	Miami, FL	American Airlines Arena	Fitz & the Tantrums
Sunday, September 1, 2013	San Juan, PR	Coliseo de Puerto Rico	TBA

 

EUROPE

Date	City	Country	Venue
Wednesday, October 2, 2013*	Belfast	NI	The Odyssey Arena
Thursday, October 3, 2013*	Dublin	EIRE	The O2
Saturday, October 5, 2013*	Manchester	UK	Manchester Arena
Sunday, October 6, 2013*	Glasgow	UK	Hydro
Tuesday, October 8, 2013*	London	UK	O2 Arena
Wednesday, October 11, 2013*	Birmingham	UK	NIA Arena
Friday, October 12, 2013*	Sheffield	UK	Motorpoint Arena
Monday, October 14, 2013*	Paris	France	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Tuesday, October 15, 2013*	Amsterdam	Netherlands	Ziggo Dome
Thursday, October 17, 2013*	Antwerp	Belgium	Sportpaleis
Friday, October 18, 2013*	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	Rockhal
Sunday, October 20, 2013*	Mannheim	Germany	SAP Arena
Monday, October 21, 2013*	Stuttgart	Germany	Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Wednesday, October 23, 2013*	Zurich	Switzerland	Hallenstadion
Thursday, October 24, 2013*	Vienna	Austria	Stadthalle
Saturday, October 26, 2013*	Milan	Italy	Mediolanum Forum
Monday, October 28, 2013*	Berlin	Germany	O2 World
Tuesday, October 29, 2013*	Hamburg	Germany	O2 World
Thursday, October 31, 2013*	Copenhagen	Denmark	Forum
Saturday, November 2, 2013*	Oslo	Norway	Spektrum
Sunday, November 3, 2013*	Stockholm	Sweden	Ericsson Globe
Wednesday, November 6, 2013*	Prague	Czech Republic	O2 Arena
Thursday, November 7, 2013*	Budapest	Hungary	Papp Laszlo Budapest Sport Arena
Saturday, November 9, 2013*	Dusseldorf	Germany	ISS Dome
Tuesday, November 12, 2013*	Munich	Germany	Olympiahalle
Wednesday, November 13, 2013*	Marseilles	France	Le Dome
Friday, November 15, 2013*	Madrid	Spain	Palacio  Vistalegre