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Tennessee Entertainment Commission Announces New Original Music Scoring Incentives Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2018 The Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC), with support from the Nashville and Memphis Chapters of the Recording Academy, today announced the launch of a new Scoring Incentives Program for companies producing original music scores for films, television, video games, and other digital media projec...
Marta Wins “Best Artist” At Ibiza Music Video Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - October 23, 2018 London-based artist Marta was awarded “Best Artist” at the 2018 Ibiza Music Video Festival. She submitted two videos for consideration in the festival: “I Need A Love Story” and “All About Us.” The stunning music videos can be watched here....
Singer-Songwriter Marta Tapped To Curate Music For London Fashion Week Show
by Tori Hartshorn - September 11, 2018 International artist Marta has been chosen by London-based designer Ada Zanditon to curate the music for the Ada Zanditon Couture's Spring Summer 2019 collection presentation during London Fashion Week. The playlist for the show will be composed of Marta's favorite current and retro tracks, includin...
Alter Bridge Release LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL Today
by Tori Hartshorn - September 07, 2018 After 14 years performing together, five full-length studio albums, and countless sold-out shows around the globe, Alter Bridge has finally released the epicLive At The Royal Albert Hall now available everywhere via Napalm Records. The live album and DVD was recorded in October 2017 when the band pe...
Willie Nelson, Margo Price and More To Play Outlaw Music Festival At Hollywood Bowl
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2018 Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Mark Rothbaum, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival Tour at the historic Hollywood Bowl with Willie Nelson & Family, Phil Lesh & Friends, Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid....
Renowned Pianist & Composer Jamar Jones' First Full-Length Album FATHERLESS CHILD Out Now
by Macon Prickett - July 13, 2018 Today, renowned producer, composer and pianist, Jamar Jones released his debut album, Fatherless Child. The album marks the award-winning musician's first solo release after having served as musical director, producer and arranger to some of the music industry's biggest artists includingBoyz II Men...
Alter Bridge to Release Career-Defining Concert Worldwide September 7
by Macon Prickett - July 13, 2018 After 14 years performing together, five full-length studio albums, and countless sold-out shows around the globe, there aren't many items left on a band's bucket list. For Alter Bridge, one of the remaining list items was crossed off in October 2017 when the band performed two sold-out shows at Lon...
Accomplished Singer/Actress Alicia Witt Announces 15,000 DAYS, EP Set for August 24 Release
by Macon Prickett - June 01, 2018 Accomplished Singer/Actress Alicia Witt announces 15,000 DAYS, her EP set for release on August 24. Billboard recently premiered “Younger,” the first single off the album. Witt reflects on the track, “When we are younger, when we are 17 or 18, we kind of know exactly who we are. I think I'm a much ...
Award-Winning Composer, Producer, & Pianist Jamar Jones' Debut Solo Album FATHERLESS CHILD Set for July 13 Release
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018 Award-winning pianist, producer and composer, Jamar Jones delivers a conceptual work of art with his debut album, Fatherless Child. The album, which is available for pre-order today, will be released on July 13th by GPE Records, music legend Patti LaBelle's imprint. The 16-track collection offers a ...
Award-Winning Composer, Producer and Pianist Jamar Jones Releases Debut Solo Album 'Fatherless Child'
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2018 Award-winning pianist, producer and composer, Jamar Jones delivers a conceptual work of art with his debut album, Fatherless Child. The album, which is available for pre-order today, will be released on July 13th by GPE Records, music legend Patti LaBelle's imprint. The 16-track collection offers a ...
Award-winning Singer/Songwriter Manda Mosher's New Single “Cold Cold Love,” Featured in Motion Picture “Please Stand By” with Dakota Fanning, to Benefit Autism Awareness
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2018 Award-winning singer/songwriter Manda Mosher (https://www.mandamosher.com/), of popular Americana duo 'CALICO the band,' released new solo single today, 'Cold Cold Love.' Featured in the recently released motion picture about autism 'Please Stand By' starring Dakota Fanning, proceeds to benefit auti...
Ryan Adams Announces EXILE ON BOURBON ST. Special Guests
by Macon Prickett - May 02, 2018 Blackbird Presents is proud to announce iconic singer-songwriter Ryan Adams will perform with New Orleans' music royalty at Exile on Bourbon St., a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set to take place Saturday, May 5 at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre....
Manda Mosher's New Single COLD COLD LOVE Featured in Motion Picture PLEASE STAND BY With Dakota Fanning
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018 Award-winning singer/songwriter Manda Mosher (https://www.mandamosher.com/), of popular Americana duo 'CALICO the band,' released new solo single today, 'Cold Cold Love.' Featured in the recently released motion picture about autism 'Please Stand By' starring Dakota Fanning, proceeds to benefit auti...
Marta's I NEED A LOVE STORY Reaches No. 1 Spot On Taste Of Country “Top 10” Music Videos
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2018 Rising star Marta snagged the top spot on Taste Of Country's weekly “Top 10” with her video for 'I Need A Love Story,' bringing in one of the biggest weeks of voting in the history of the poll. Marta's video debuted at the No. 4 spot just one week after her video's premiere, moving up to No. 3 after...
Outlaw Music Festival Tour Announces Second Leg Including Can Morrison, Margo Price, Neil Young, & More
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018 Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents & Mark Rothbaum, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce eight additional dates for the second leg of Outlaw Music Festival Tour to close out summer 2018, with Van Morrison, Neil Young + Promise of the Real (Saratoga Performing Arts Center only), Tedeschi Trucks Ba...
Ryan Adams to Headline Exile on Bourbon Street Presented By Blackbird Presents
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018 Blackbird Presents is proud to announce iconic singer-songwriter Ryan Adams will headline 'Exile on Bourbon St.,' a once-in-a-lifetime concert event set to take place Saturday, May 5 at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre. He joins longtime Rolling Stones producer and the concert event's music director, Do...
2018 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Announces Lineup Featuring Willie Nelson, Sturgill Simpson & More
by Macon Prickett - March 13, 2018 Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the lineup for the first leg of Outlaw Music Festival Tour for summer 2018. The incredible lineup of music stars includes Willie Nelson & Family, Sturgill Simpson, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Alison Krauss, Nathaniel Rat...
Manda Mosher of Calico The Band Releases COLD COLD LOVE From Film PLEASE STAND BY
by Tori Hartshorn - March 09, 2018 MANDA MOSHER--singer, songwriter and one half of Americana duo Calico The Band--today, Friday, March 9 has released her new solo single, 'Cold Cold Love.' The song is featured in the recently released film Please Stand By starring Dakota Fanning....
Composer Robert Sirota's BIRDS OF PARADISE To Be Performed at Manhattan School of Music on Faculty Recital
by Macon Prickett - February 14, 2018 On Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:30pm, composer Robert Sirota's Birds of Paradise – performed by flutist Linda Chesis, clarinetist David Valbuena, and pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine – will be presented on flutist Linda Chesis' Manhattan School of Music Faculty Recital, For the Birds, in the School's Gr...
International Country Singer-Songwriter Marta, Signs With 117 Publicity
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2018 Country singer-songwriter and native of Poland, Marta, has signed with 117 Publicity for exclusive PR representation. Starting her music career at the young age of 7, Marta recently seen major breakout success on various platforms....
ellee ven Releases New Single 'The L Word' Produced By/Featuring Prodeje
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2017 Self-Proclaimed Groovalutionary ellee ven releases new single 'The L Word' Produced by and Featuring L.A. rapper, Prod je. A solo member of South Central Cartel, and also part of a duo with fellow SCC rapper Havoc, Prod je played an important role in the early- to late-'90s development of West Coast...
Lee DeWyze Premieres Lyric Video/Announces New Album Release
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2017 Singer-Songwriter Lee DeWyze has announced he will release his brand new album, Paranoia on February, 16, 2018 via Shanachie Entertainment....
CMT Concert Film THE LIFE & SONGS OF KRIS KRISTOFFERSON Premieres Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017 Today Blackbird Presents Records celebrates the concert film and CD/DVD release of THE LIFE & SONGS OF KRIS KRISTOFFERSON . The full album is now available to stream and purchase at online outlets...
'All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Celebration' Full Of Surprises & Emotional Moments
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2017 Kenny Rogers' musical career has touched many different styles of music throughout various generations, and his farewell performance to Nashville, All In For The Gambler, served as a reminder of the musical impact that his career has had...
Watch Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson Perform 'The Pilgrim, Chapter 33'
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2017 Blackbird Presents Records offers another sneak preview from the upcoming concert film and CD/DVD release, The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson.... |