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Black River Entertainment recording artist  KELSEA BALLERINI   is living “Happily Evans After” in a real-life fairytale after tying the knot with Warner Music Nashville newcomer Morgan Evans on December 2. Barefoot in a breathtaking Berta gown, Ballerini wed Evans during an idyllic oceanside ceremony at the first-class Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Exchanging personally penned vows and customized David Yurman rings – a diamond “Love” band for her and black titanium for him – the newlyweds sealed their marriage with a one-of-a-kind tequila toast. As seen on the cover of  People Magazine  (on stands now), read the full story  here  – including behind-the-scenes details on Ballerini’s  three outfit changes ; the sweet meaning behind the  tequila toast ; drool-worthy  menu  items; what Country couple the newlyweds are getting  advice  from; and  babies ! An exclusive photo gallery is also available . B...

Reviver Records’ breakout duo  LOCASH  continues to strike GOLD in a stellar 2017 with their chart-topping single “I Know Somebody.” The song has been officially certified GOLD by the RIAA, recognizing the track’s 500,000 sales and streams combined. "We can't thank Country radio, Reviver Records and our fans enough for helping to make ‘I Know Somebody' our second GOLD record! Every download, every stream and every time you push play means the world to us,” said LOCASH.  Written by Rhett Akins, Ross Copperman and Jeremy Stover, the flirty, hook-heavy “I Know Somebody” marks the pair’s second GOLD-certified single, following breakthrough smash “I Love This Life.” The two songs, along with Top 15 hit “Ring On Every Finger,” combine to make LOCASH the second-most played duo at Country radio in 2017. A testament to their impact on the format, the twosome is currently up for CRS 2018 New Faces of Country Music, which recognizes emerging artists who have achieved ...

Joe Nichols has a new album and a show at the Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA this week.  Nichols will be joined by rising country star Drew Baldridge.  The show will be held this Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM (doors at 7:00).  Tickets range from $32.50-$62.50 and can be purchased here:  https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10194334 Joe Nichols is on the road in support of his new album, Never Gets Old.   Joe Nichols began work on a brand new batch of old-school country music, he found himself looking back for inspiration. Back to his early career, back to true friends and the simple perfection of pure country music . . . back to things that never get old. “Full circle is the term I would use,” the Arkansas native says about his new project, fittingly titled  Never Gets Old . “The whole theme of the record is ‘Let’s get back to where it all began for me. Let’s get back to where my passion for music began.’” The new recording is due Jul...

Nashville, Tenn. (November 7, 2017) – Riding an avalanche of breakthrough success, Curb Records’ Dylan Scott celebrated his first career RIAA PLATINUM-certified single for his #1 debut smash “My Girl” reaching over 1 million combined sales and streams in the U.S. alone at an intimate soirée in Nashville yesterday (11/6). Guests, including his Curb Records’ team, family, friends and members of the music industry, gathered at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum to toast the singer-songwriter and present him with the official plaque. Hot on the heels of “My Girl,” Scott’s follow-up single – propulsive, white-hot anthem “Hooked”  –   is ascending the Country radio charts and has already surpassed 12 million Spotify streams. Last month, Scott released his first holiday EP, MERRY CHRISTMAS , which includes brand new renditions of five traditional Christmas songs including “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas” and “Sant...

Nashville, Tenn. (October 24, 2017) – With time ticking until Black River Entertainment recording artist KELSEA BALLERINI’s long-awaited sophomore album  UNAPOLOGETICALLY  drops on November 3, the Country star is stacking high-profile television appearances on top of major magazine looks ahead of the much-anticipated launch. Ballerini will make her debut on CBS’  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert  on release night (11/3) in New York City, followed by a performance on ABC’s  Good Morning America  (11/8) after announcing her album on the prized morning talk show this summer. The performance will air live from Nashville ahead of the 51st annual CMA Awards that night, where Ballerini is nominated for  Female Vocalist of the Year . Fueled by big November features in  Elle Magazine ,  Health Magazine , and  Shape Magazine , even Gayle King, Editor at Large of  O, The Oprah Magazine , is praising, “Take a bow, Kelsea!” ...

Nashville, Tenn. (September 22, 2017) – #1 hitmaking Curb Records star DYLAN SCOTT has made a list – and checked it twice – and decided that this Christmas, his incredible fans deserve an early gift. Scott’s first holiday EP, MERRY CHRISTMAS, will arrive on October 13. Featuring brand new renditions of five traditional Christmas songs, the EP is a classic throwback brought to life by Scott’s warm and expressive baritone vocal. And with a track list that includes “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas,” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” the singer-songwriter says MERRY CHRISTMAS is filled with his own happy memories. "Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and I am really excited about the release of my first Christmas EP," shared Scott. "I grew up listening to the holiday classics and to be able to record and perform some of these songs is a dream come true." MERRY CHRISTMAS arrives just as Scott is ...

After an exciting dive bar show on Monday, July 24 at Nashville’s Blue Bar, Old Dominion announced 6 additional Bud Live Dive Bar Shows. Fans who got to be a part of Monday’s performance were treated to a first listen of the guys anticipated second album ‘Happy Endings’ which is out August 25th. The additional six shows will take OD to Los Angeles, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and New York City. If you're up for a road trip away from New England, you can enter here:  http://www.olddominiondivebartour.com/

Following her first-hand cover art reveal on Instagram, Black River Entertainment recording artist KELSEA BALLERINI excitedly hosted an impromptu dance party with fan club members post-show in Darien Center, NY, to celebrate the midnight launch of her much-anticipated sophomore album, UNAPOLOGETICALLY, available for preorder today (8/11). The long-awaited track listing was also creatively unveiled in a groundbreaking partnership with Foursquare Swarm. UNAPOLOGETICALLY is produced by Forest Glen Whitehead and Jason Massey (*except where noted) and features 12 tracks all written or co-written by Ballerini. Releasing November 3, UNAPOLOGETICALLY takes listeners on an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey of the past few years of the Country singer’s life. Filled with “blood, sweat, and heartbeats,” the powerful debut single, “Legends,” continues its steady climb on Country radio, while emotionally captivating over 1.5 million viewers with its breathtaking cinematic music video direc...

Superstar duo  FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE   have just scored their 13th career #1 song, peaking at the top of both Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay charts this week with their heartfelt ballad, “God, Your Mama, And Me” (featuring Backstreet Boys). "Wow. Country radio, you have made this the best Monday morning," shares Tyler Hubbard. "Finding out that 'God, Your Mama, And Me' went #1 is surreal  –  really cool to be a part of Backstreet Boys' first Country #1!"  Brian Kelley adds, "If you told me growing up that I would share a #1 song with BSB, I would have told you to get outta here! Dream big, work hard, surround yourself with an amazing team and anything is possible." Hitmakers Josh Kear, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson wrote “God, Your Mama, And Me,” a lush sonic tapestry of unconditional love and spirituality, which elevated to instant-classic status with the inclusion of Backstreet Boys. Harmonizing alongs...

RED BOW Records’ country artist  Craig Campbell  is set to host the  5th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge  and third  One Million Strong benefit in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, June 6. The afternoon-to-evening event will raise funds for the non-profit  Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC)  which works to increase awareness, education and research for colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults. Building on last year’s success which raised over $35,000, the fundraiser will take place at a new venue; local favorite City Winery. The cornhole challenge will face off at  2:30pm  followed by the benefit dinner at  6:00pm . A Fight CRC national spokesperson, Campbell was only 11 when he lost his father at age 36 to colorectal cancer. He started his campaign five years ago because he wanted to do something to bring awareness to this disease. “I can’t believe this is ...

The Innovation in Music Awards is proud to announce the host for the inaugural award ceremony to be Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus. The night, designed to celebrate those in the music industry who have helped champion new talent and innovation, will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at the Westin Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.   Recognizing a number of industry leaders who are distinguished in the discovery and innovative strategy of driving forward the direction of today’s music landscape, the ceremony will consist of acceptance speeches from the evening’s honorees, musical performances, and a short-form talk from an industry representative considered to be a bright, forward-thinker. For a a list of IMA honorees, please visit here.  To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact John Alexander at john@alexandermgmt.com or 615-480-8121. Additional event information including how to purchase tickets will be released in the coming days, and available through www.inno...

Keith Urban’s 2016 release RIPCORD, which has been #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart the last two week, is making history yet again propelling Urban into the country music record books. Urban is one of only two country artists whose 2016 album release was certified platinum by the RIAA. RIPCORD also places Urban as the second country artist (amongst artists with nine or more platinum releases) to currently have every album certified platinum or multi-platinum.  This platinum streak of nine also places Urban at #8 on the all-time list of country artists with consecutive platinum albums. Upon its release, Urban yet again did what no other male solo country artist in history has been able to do, celebrating a #1 all-genre album chart position simultaneously in the U.S., Australia and Canada.  RIPCORD has also been certified platinum in Australia and Gold in Canada. RIPCORD has also produced four #1 country radio singles bringing Urban’s career total #1 singles to twen...

The number one country album in America is officially  RAELYNN's  critically-acclaimed debut  WILDHORSE , which arrived at #1 on Billboard's Country Albums Chart and Top 10 on Billboard's All-Genre Albums Sales Chart. RaeLynn joins an elite few female country artists whose debut album bowed at #1, and is the highest charting/bestselling female country album release since Maren Morris. This comes after “the country Katy Perry” ( Newsday ) made spectacular peaks at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums chart and #3 All Genre Albums chart upon release.    “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me,” she said backstage after her ACM Party for a Cause performance Sunday evening. “Having a single that’s in the Top 30 and a #1 debut record is a dream come true. I feel overwhelmingly grateful and honored to be included in the company of the handful of other women who have debuted at #1 with their first record. The fans who I’ve met over the past five years real...

Black River Entertainment’s KELSEA BALLERINI has earned yet another round of award show accolades, continuing a meteoric rise to country stardom as she scores FOUR nominations for the upcoming RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS. Nominated in the categories of  The Buzz – Breakout Artist of the Year ,  XOXO – Best Crush Song  (for “Yeah Boy”),  Play It Again! – Radio Disney Country Favorite Song  (for “Peter Pan”), and  The Bestest! – Radio Disney Country Favorite Artist , Ballerini will also CO-HOST the show, which takes place in Los Angeles on April 29 and airs the following night (4/30) at 7 p.m. ET on the Disney Channel and other Disney platforms. Fan voting is open now until April 9 at  Disney.com/RDMA , the Radio Disney App, Google OneBox, and via Radio Disney’s  Facebook  and  Twitter  pages.  Ballerini was also nominated for  Best New Artist  at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards and won the show’s Best Ne...

Nashville, Tenn. (February 22, 2017)  – Musical worlds will collide this summer as superstar Country duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE , Hip-hop icon  NELLY  and breakout star  CHRIS LANE  embark on the groundbreaking, genre-busting THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017, presented by  Old Camp Whiskey and sponsored by Advance Auto Parts. Offering an unparalleled night of crossover hits, the super tour begins June 2 in Austin, Texas, with stops nationwide in cities like San Diego, Denver and Tampa. THE SMOOTH TOUR ends with a two-night stand October 20 – 21 in Alpharetta, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, a melting pot for inventive collaborations. Tickets to 39 select shows are on sale now as part of Live Nation’s Megaticket, with more information available at  Megaticket.com . Live Nation is the official promoter of the tour and remaining dates go on sale beginning February 24.  “It's good to be back out on tour with some of our best friends, Nelly and Chris Lane,...

Photo Credit: Alex Ferrari Platinum-selling, Grammy, ACM and CMA nominated artist Billy Currington will hit the road on his headlining  Stay Up ‘Til the Sun  tour beginning March 9 th , 2017 in St. Louis, MO.  Billy’s energetic live shows always invite the audience to what feels like a great family reunion that turned into a raucous party.   Currington released his sixth studio album,  Summer Forever , on Mercury Nashville in June 2015.  The first single off of  Summer Forever , “Don’t It,” climbed to number 1 on the country airplay charts, followed by the album’s second single “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” marking his 10 th  & 11 th  career #1 singles. Currington’s latest single from the album, “Do I Make You Wanna,” is a “lay back and take it easy” track with lyrics that provided his latest tour’s title.   Over the course of his career, Currington has celebrated eleven No. 1 hits, platinum-selling albums and ACM, CMA and G...