 Country-Neo-Pop artist Roberta Lea is releasing the full track to her mic-dropping anthem "Too Much of a Woman" featuring some of the most talented musicians in the U.S. - and they're all women. Dubbed a "dis track to misogyny," the mid-tempo powerhouse is the first single from Lea's highly-anticipated album of the same title. The song is set to be released on March 24, 2023 on all streaming platforms.
The Virginia native initially released "Too Much of a Woman" as an acoustic single on Bandcamp in March of 2022. Solely written and produced by Lea, the fully tracked version features Vanessa McGowan’s rhythmic bass line (bassist for Brandy Clark), Ellen Angelico’s smokey lap steel melodies ("all-things-strings" Nashville musician), Megan Jane’s tight and dirty drum patterns (Nashville based-drummer) and Jackie Venson’s electric whispers and killer guitar solo (rising Austin-based artist). Lea layers the track with haunting pop-country harmonies that grip the sticky melody. The chorus' finishing line - “If I’m too much of a woman, boy, you’re too little of a man”- hits listeners like a dagger, forcing them to evaluate underlying insecurities that would drive them to put anyone in a box. Met with shouts and applause when performed live, TMOAW is poised to be a timeless girl-power anthem. In the light of oppressive laws currently affecting women across the globe, there never seems to be enough of them. "I've gotten the perspective from women all over the world about the battles they constantly face just because they simply exist." Lea says. "Existing shouldn't be a fight. But it has been for women for far too long." Roberta Lea is a recipient of the Color Me Country grant, a member of The Black Opry, and one of the newest inductees to CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2023. She’s received multiple nominations from her local music community and won Song of the Year at her local music awards show. She’s been featured on “Artists To Watch” lists in The Nashville Scene and The Boot and had her national television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Lea looks forward to releasing her debut album in the fall of 2023.
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 Three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee and multiple ACM and CMA Award winning multiplatinum songwriter, producer and author Kelsea Ballerini will launch the second leg of her exclusive HEARTFIRST Tour in March, announcing today nine new intimate headline shows across North America. The tour kicks off on March 6 at History in Toronto, ON, visits cities throughout the Midwest and East Coast, and closes out on March 18 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA. It picks up where she left off on the 2022 fan favorite HEARTFIRST Tour last fall, which simultaneously launched her critically acclaimed new album SUBJECT TO CHANGE and saw her captivate audiences night after night.
Pre-sales start Tuesday, January 17 at 10AM local time. Sign up for early access to tickets at heartfirsttour.com. The Spotify presale follows on Wednesday, January 18 at 10am local time. Tickets for the general on-sale go live Friday, January 20 at 10am local time. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below. This will be a prime opportunity to catch Kelsea’s full headline set—following a handful of dates on The Judds: The Final Tour and a sold-out jaunt in the UK throughout February. Meanwhile, she’ll spend the rest of the Spring on Kenny Chesney’s I Go Back Tour. Kelsea will be out on the road in support of her acclaimed fourth studio album, SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Next up, she’s nominated at the 2023 GRAMMY® Awards in the category of “Best Country Solo Performance” for “HEARTFIRST.” TOUR DATES: 3/6 – Toronto, ON / History 3/7 – Detroit, MI / The Fillmore Detroit 3/8 – Columbus, OH / Palace Theatre 3/10 – Minneapolis, MN / The Armory 3/11 – Milwaukee, WI / The Rave/Eagles Club 3/12 – Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room at Old National Centre 3/15 – Cleveland, OH / The Agora 3/17 – Atlantic City, NJ / Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 3/18 – Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE  St. Louis, born and raised, Molly Lovette released a new single “Birthday Hangover,” on September 2nd that showcases her strong southern accent and sassy smooth vocals. Declaring that she “sure as hell ain’t gonna be sober,” this party anthem, is sure to have you dancing and drinking all night on your special day despite the aftereffects of a hangover. Even though you may “regret it later,” Lovette’s song makes every part of the event sound like one of the best times of your life.
We all know and love country music because the best songs come from real-life experiences. “Birthday Hangover” is one of those songs that we all know was inspired by a great story and it is one that each of us can relate to. Inspired by the likes of Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, and Taylor Swift, it is no wonder Lovette used a catchy melody and honest lyrics to get this song stuck in your head. So, when the time comes, add this song to your birthday playlist and make sure to stream this song while singing “cheers to a birthday hangover” at the top of your lungs!  The Women Of Country is pleased to announce today our three-part October installment of “The Women of Country Presents Carolyn Miller & Friends” series, set to take place at 6pm on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Live Oak Music Row. Our biggest showcase yet will include a full-band acoustic set by Carolyn Miller. Leah Turner, Valerie Ponzio, Ana Cristina Cash and Andrea Vasquez will be featured in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concluding the night, round three will feature additional performances from Leah Marie Mason, Harper Grae, Nicole Croteau, and Sarah Morey. The all-star lineup will once again be hosted by Pickle Jar’s Kelly Ford and will be livestreamed on Pickle Jar to reach a worldwide audience. Admission to the show is FREE.
“In sticking true to The Women of Country’s mission statement to create an inclusive space in country music for artists of all genders, races, ethnicities and more, I am thrilled to be hosting the largest showcase of talent ‘The Women of Country Live’ has seen to date,” said founder Nicole Marchesi. “Not only do we have an all-star lineup of women taking center-stage for all three rounds, but we also will be hosting our first-ever Latin Round to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I’m so grateful to all of these ladies for lending their voices - and to Kelly Ford for the incredible opportunity to work with Pickle Jar so even more people can share in the celebration.” The day prior to the event on Tuesday, Oct. 11, The Women of Country will host Vasquez for an Instagram takeover to further elevate Hispanic Heritage Month and its significance within the genre. The Women of Country and Carolyn Miller will continue to host monthly showcases in Nashville, empowering female artists and songwriters within The Women of Country community. To stay up to date, follow The Women of Country Live on Instagram here.  We've added to the September installment of, “The Women of Country Presents: Carolyn Miller & Friends.” The showcase will feature performances by previously announced Carolyn Miller and Zandi Holup with additions Faith Schueler and Jenna DeVries. Previous shows have created buzz on Music Row, gaining recognition from publications including All Access, Music Row, and BMI. September’s installment will once again be hosted by Carolyn Miller herself and will take place at 6pm on Tuesday, September 13th at Live Oak Music Row. Admission to the show is FREE.
The Women of Country and Carolyn Miller will continue to host monthly showcases in Nashville, empowering female artists and songwriters within The Women of Country community. To stay up to date, follow The Women of Country Live on Instagram here. |