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Further establishing its reputation for innovation, Big Loud Records has announced SONGS & DAUGHTERS, a brand-new, female-focused label partnership with ACM award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon.  Galyon will serve as President of Songs & Daughters, and the label’s flagship artist is gifted singer/songwriter Madison Kozak. The mission of Songs & Daughters is to be a music home for female creatives that nurtures the art (the song) and the artist (the daughter). Providing a platform for these women to tell honest stories about real life, the company will shine a spotlight on a new generation. Galyon created the company to provide the mentorship and strong female leadership she wished she had when she first moved to Nashville 17 years ago. “The heart behind Songs & Daughters is to be rooted and liberated at the same time,” shared Galyon. “For me, this role is an extension of something I already am — and that’s a mother. I hope to nurture the song, I hope to nu...

Uncasville, CT - David Nail is back in more ways than one.  First, he's back with a new album and a newly named band, David Nail and the Well Ravens.  His new album, Only This and Nothing More , features the title track, "Heavy" which is currently climbing country music charts.  It's the first new music since the success of Nail's 2016 album, Fighter.   Secondly, he was back at Mohegan Sun , where he put on a free show in Wolf Den.  At the show on October 19th, Nail said that he always loves playing New England, and that even though he doesn't open his eyes a lot when he plays, it's always nice to see familiar places in the crowd. Nail's show featured a mix of songs from past albums, including number 1 hit, "Whatever She's Got" as well as his catchy duet with the Brothers Osborne, "Good at Tonight".  He also shared some of new music.  The Wolf Den was packed with a lively crowd and Nail clearly appreciated their ad...

NASHVILLE, TENN.   (August 24, 2018)  —  MULTI-PLATINUM, 2X Grammy nominees  THOMPSON SQUARE  are proud to team up with Indian Motorcycle to host the 4TH ANNUAL ROLLIN’ FOR A REASON charity ride and concert this fall, a fun-filled event of twists, turns and tunes to benefit the United Service Organization (USO) of Nashville. Set for Sunday, October 21, this year’s ROLLIN’ FOR A REASON ride will begin at the Kroger in Springfield, Tennessee (2600 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN 37172), and wind its way through the beautiful Middle Tennessee countryside before ending at Natchez Trace Winery at Fontanel – located in Whites Creek, Tennessee, just north of Nashville. Once there, riders and guests will be treated to a concert performance by Keifer and Shawna Thompson – the hit-making Country duo known around the world as Thompson Square (“Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” “If I Didn’t Have You”) – plus special surprise guests, and more. “We’re so excited about this year...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  (Aug. 22, 2018) – Realizing a lifelong dream, country star  DUSTIN LYNCH  has been invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.  Opry member Trace Adkins made the special surprise invitation Tuesday night (8/21) during Lynch’s performance, telling him, “Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry is at the top of my list of achievements in my career and always will be. We want people to be members of the Grand Ole Opry that will have a respect for this institution that it deserves, that it has earned for 92 years.” Adkins added, “We think that Dustin Lynch is going to carry on in that proud tradition, and we’re glad to have you.”  “I can’t even talk cause I’m gonna start crying,” a stunned Lynch told the crowd. “I’ve got my family here tonight and a lot of my team members – a lot of guys and girls that are responsible for getting me on this stage for the very first time, getting my music played at Country radio and all over the w...

Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan recently released a super fun new break up single, "The Rewrite".  The song features catchy lyrics, Ryan's great vocals coupled with a shredding guitar solo from Brad Paisley.  The song has an interesting backstory as originally, the song was written as a love song and then Ryan's heart was broken in the middle of the writing process.  So, all the collaborators decided it would be beneficial to "rewrite" the song with a few words of advice for the person leaving.   "The Rewrite" is currently #9 on the Texas Regional Radio.  The song is the current single off of Ryan's  Blink You’ll Miss It , released back in October. The album features songs about love, breaking up, and nostalgia about growing up.  Check out "The Rewrite" on iTunes , Apple Music , and Spotify   For more information about Mike Ryan, visit  http://mikeryanband.com/ BLINK YOU’LL MISS IT TRACK LISTING “Blink You’ll Miss ...

Global superstars  Florida Georgia Line  will perform live  at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the track’s 25th annual NASCAR weekend, an expansion of an exciting, unique partnership between IMS and Big Machine Records that will also place the chart-topping duo into the race’s name for years to come. The 25th Running of the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line is scheduled for Saturday, September 8th.   The race weekend has moved from the heat of late July to the cooler temperatures of early September and will serve as the exciting Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale for the first time, setting the field for the Playoffs. This is the first time a major recording artist or act has been added to the official name of a NASCAR race over a multi-year period. Florida Georgia Line – comprised of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley – will headline the FGL Fest on stage inside Turn 4 of the historic IMS oval. A...

Grammy award-winning American Roots band Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the release of their upcoming album  Volunteer , due out  April 20, 2018  via Columbia Records Nashville. The album was recorded at the historic RCA Studio A and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson). Since the release of their last Grammy-winning studio effort  Remedy , Old Crow Medicine Show has taken their versatility to another level, by not only reinterpreting Bob Dylan’s seminal album  Blonde On Blonde , but also collaborating with pop sensation Kesha.  Volunteer  is yet another fine example of how Old Crow Medicine Show remains one of the most vibrant and forward thinking traditional bands of their time. The songs on  Volunteer  illustrate themes that resonate far beyond Old Crow Medicine Show’s diverse fan base, while also showcasing the depth in the group's songwriting. An album highlight “Look Away” inspired by Th...