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Michael W. Smith Invites Fans to Celebrate “35 Years Of Friends” With Fall Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2019 Gospel Music Hall of Famer and multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Winner Michael W. Smith has announced plans for his fall headlining tour celebrating 35 years of his groundbreaking, iconic song “Friends”. The 23-city tour will launch in Springfield, Missouri on October 3 and will also feature stops in Atlanta...
Billboard Premieres Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors' DRAGONS feat. The Lone Bellow
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2019 Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors will release their forthcoming album, Dragons, on August 16. Billboard is exclusively premiering the title track today (May 21)....
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Announce Fall Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 06, 2019 Nashville's Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have announced a nationwide headlining tour this fall in support of forthcoming full-length studio album, Dragons, due out on August 16th, 2019 via Thirty Tigers. The tour will bring Drew & the Neighbors to 30 cities between the September 14th kickoff at the ...
Over 50 Artists Join Forces To Honor Michael W. Smith
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019 35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith was packed with over 3 hours of performances from singers including: Amy Grant, Wynonna, Randy Travis with Steven Curtis Chapman, Jordin Sparks with Jordan Smith, Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell, Charlie Daniels, the G...
Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Gavin DeGraw Join Michael W. Smith Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019 Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, The Katinas, Wes King, Nicole C. Mullins, Michael Tait, Matthew Ward and Zach Williams have been added to the star-studded lineup to celebrate Michael W. Smith during the once-in-a-lifetime tribute event taking place April 30th at Nashville'...
Journeyman Phil Madeira Follows His Jazz Muse Into The Wordless World Of CRICKETS
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2019 A Nashville mainstay, Phil Madeira was Americana before it was a thing. His venerable pedigree as a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and arranger is assured, backed by Grammy-winning credits and a lengthy discography boasting collaborations with Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, The Ci...
Fairground Saints Release New EP 'Magic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 08, 2019 Fairground Saints - the buzzing California-bred and Nashville-based trio comprised of Elijah Edwards, Meg McAllister, and Mason Van Valin - have today released their exciting, brand new EP, Magic, via Sony Music Nashville/The Orchard. Produced by Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Walker Hayes, ...
Michael W. Smith Releases AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience Today From Rocketown Records, The Fuel Music
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Iconic, multi-Platinum-selling, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Michael W. Smithhosted an inclusive, multi-racial, multi-denominational and multi-generational gathering of 14,000 people at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN last August. The energy, passion and unity of the event was captured...
Fairground Saints Announce New EP, 'Magic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019 Fairground Saints - the buzzing California-bred and Nashville-based trio comprised of Elijah Edwards, Meg McAllister, and Mason Van Valin - have today announced their brand new EP, Magic, to be released on March 8th, 2019 via Sony Music Nashville/The Orchard. Produced by Marshall Altman (Natasha Bed...
Michael W. Smith Releases AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience 2/22 From Rocketown Records, The Fuel Music
by Tori Hartshorn - February 01, 2019 Inspired by his Good Morning America-featured live worship album Surrounded, which is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album–his eleventh GRAMMY nomination,Michael W. Smith hosted “A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened” at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN last August. The energy,...
Fairground Saints Release New Song, 'California'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019 Buzzing California-bred and Nashville-based trio, Fairground Saints - Elijah Edwards, Meg McAllister, and Mason Van Valin - have released their new song, 'California' today. The track was produced by Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Walker Hayes, Frankie Ballard, Amy Grant, Eric Paslay) and mix...
35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith Tribute Concert Adds Rascal Flatts and More
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019 When the stars align, they surely align, and that is exactly what is happening as country music's chart-topping group Rascal Flatts, award-winning CCM icons Point of Grace and Phil Keaggy, and comedians Henry Cho, Nate Bargatze and John Crist have all signed on to perform and honor Michael W. Smith ...
Saxophonist Isaac Edward to Release 'Begin Again'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 03, 2019 Isaac Edwards finally reached a point in his life when he decided that he simply had to overcome past regrets in order pursue his dream. A newly married lawyer who litigated hundreds of cases by day during the four years he spent his nights and weekends writing, producing and recording his new album...
ABC to Air Special Encore Presentation of CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2018 "CMA Country Christmas," the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, "CMA Country Christmas" also includes...
BWW Interview: David Archuleta Talks New Christmas Album, Broadway, and Life After 'Idol'
by Aaron Wallace - December 11, 2018 I like him right away. He listens to my questions and gives them some thought before he answers. It's the same thoughtfulness I've noticed in interviews over the years when he talks about music, the songs he likes, or the faith he follows. He's called to talk about his brand-new Christmas album, WIN...
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs Tonight On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018 "CMA Country Christmas" airs tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett E...
Star-Studded CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs 12/10 On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018 'CMA Country Christmas' airs Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire hosts and performs for the second year during the ninth broadcast of the holiday music special. Other legendary acts and Country favorites taking the stage include Tony Bennett, Dan +...
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs 12/10 On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2018 "CMA Country Christmas" is set to air Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Da...
BWW Interview: Amy Grant on Her New TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS Special for The Hallmark Channel
by Aaron Wallace - November 28, 2018 Among the topics we tackle beside the waterfall: what it's like to write a modern Christmas song in these politically divisive times, the thing that gets her choked up on stage, and the Broadway shows she's into these days… AMY GRANT'S TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS premieres on The Hallmark Channel December 3...
Koryn Hawthorne Releases 'This Christmas (Live)!'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 16, 2018 Chart topper Koryn Hawthorne releases a newly-recorded single with “This Christmas (Live),” available now at all digital music providers. Delivering a soaring festive live performance of the cherished modern Christmas classic, Hawthorne recorded “This Christmas (Live)” at Skyville Live in Nashvill...
Legendary Recording Artist Russ Taff Releases First New Album In Seven Years Today
by Tori Hartshorn - November 02, 2018 Multi-GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning Russ Taff releases his debut praise and worship album, Believe, today (Nov. 2) from Sweetwater Studios, a division of Sweetwater Sound, and with global distribution from The Fuel Music. The album is available now at physical and digital retailers everywhere, and ...
ABC to Air CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 29, 2018 The ninth-annual “CMA Country Christmas” will air Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, who returns as host for a second year, will also perform during the holiday music special. Joining Reba are legendary acts and Country favorit...
Legendary Recording Artist Russ Taff Releases Debut Worship Album, 'Believe'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 03, 2018 Multi-GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning Russ Taff will release his debut praise and worship album, Believe, Nov. 2 from Sweetwater Studios, a division of Sweetwater Sound, and with global distribution from The Fuel Music. His first new album in over seven years, the full-circle, 12-song project feature...
Michael Martin Murphey Previews Highly-Anticipated Austinology Album with Exclusive Livestream on CountryRoadTV.com
by Tori Hartshorn - October 01, 2018 Michael Martin Murphey, legendary recording artist/songwriter and multiple-Grammy nominee known for hits such as 'Wildfire,' 'Geronimo's Cadillac,' 'What's Forever For,' 'Carolina in the Pines,' 'Cherokee Fiddle' and more, will preview his highly-anticipated upcoming album, Austinology: Alleys of Au...
BlissBliss Release Spy Thriller Music Video For Single 'I'm Coming Through'
by Julie Musbach - September 25, 2018 Sophisti Pop duo, BlissBliss, releases a spy thriller music video to accompany their addictive acid jazz tune, 'I'm Coming Through'. The single is infused with groove and the smooth vocals of Renee Bliss. Like most of the songs on BlissBliss' upcoming EP, 'I'm Coming Through' pulls inspiration from ... |