It's going to be an unforgettable evening with music’s biggest artists as they honor the legendary Patsy Cline at “Walkin' After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline.” The musical event will take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium tonight, April 22. Cline herself performed in the "Mother Church of Country Music" countless times and called Nashville home starting in 1959 when she moved to Music City to pursue her dreams. The official Patsy Cline Museum, located on 3rd Ave in the heart of Nashville, is a favorite for locals and visitors to learn about the music, career and life of one of country music's female founders. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will give the night's opening remarks and will honor the iconic country music songstress. Wynonna, Ashley McBryde, Rita Wilson and Home Free are just some of the top acts that will take the stage with inspiring and impactful performances. Attendees will celebrate among stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Kellie Pickler, Mickey Guyton and more for a captivating celebration of Patsy Cline's timeless melodies and extraordinary life.
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Country breakout artist Molly Lovette’s latest release Not Even My Ex delves into the emotions that come along with friendships and what happens when they are over. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
Continuing into the new year, Molly Lovette is not slowing down any time soon. Following the success of her latest single, Clean Break, she is delving into a more emotional and very relatable space with Not Even My Ex. For anyone who has gone through a friend breakup, you know there is nothing easy about it. “Losing a friend is a whole different kind of heartbreak, and I'm sure we've all been there at some point in our lives,” Molly shares. “I wanted to give us a song to help navigate all of the overwhelming emotions - anger, sadness, confusion.” In writing this song, Molly says that it helped her to put words to her emotions and was a very healing process. "Breakups are a part of life, but it hurts, and I hope this song brings the same healing it did for me to anyone who hears it.” Written by Molly, alongside Amy Asher, Julia Larkin, and Megan Wilder and produced by Briana Tyson, Not Even My Ex contrasts her previous single Clean Break. One is sassy and empowering, while the other is full of empathy and fragility. These show off not only Molly’s lyricism and emotional range, but her musical range as well. With band members Ben Sailors and Luke Zajdel who also played on the song, Molly created a sense of melancholy and heartache that is palpable through her compelling vocals. With over a million streams just on Spotify, Molly has been featured in numerous TV placements, endless press interviews, national and international radio airplay, music videos airing on The Country Network and Heartland, a Forbes feature under her belt, and so much more. She has also received awards for International Artist of the Year (Live Country Sessions), Artist of the Year (Southern Fellow) and was nominated for Artist to Watch (Country Revolution). Molly is taking the world by storm and winning the hearts of country fans everywhere. She received recognition and was honored from her home state of Missouri, on behalf of Governor Michael L. Parson, for her endless dedication to her craft and for being a role model to her fans. She wrapped up an impressive year to date, touring throughout the southeast region and opening for major artists including Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley and Priscilla Block. With continuous touring all throughout 2024, Molly is listening to her fans and continuously giving them more music this year. For more information on Molly Lovette, visit her website. Emerging country singer-songwriter Tracielynn is serving up a side of vengeance with the release of her latest single, “To Hell.” Produced by the esteemed Grady Saxman, "To Hell" takes listeners down the dark side of a relationship through perfectly crafted storytelling and soul stirring vocals.
LISTEN to “To Hell” HERE. When asked about the inspiration for the track, Tracielynn shares, “I was sitting upstairs with some red wine, just strumming on the guitar, and started playing this really swampy, kinda muddy chord progression. The opening line 'this bottle of whiskey's bout to take me to hell' came to me and I knew there was something here and that it had to first line out the gate. I knew it had to be a cheating song." In late 2023 the singer-songwriter released her debut EP, “More Than A Bad Habit,” with the standout single “Broadway Cowboy.” That song has gained over 1.6 million (and counting) views across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. With her infectious energy and undeniable stage presence, Tracielynn continues winning audiences with her show-stopping performances. Upcoming tour dates include stages with Chris Janson, Randy Houser, Alabama, Diamond Rio, and The Marshall Tucker Band. You can view her current tour dates here. Celebrating their 25th anniversary as one of country music’s most successful groups, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning four-piece Little Big Town – comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook – joined forces with longtime friends and collaborators Sugarland at last night’s CMT Music Awards to deliver a stunning world premiere performance of their new song “Take Me Home” – listen HEREand watch HERE. The two powerhouse groups are also set to embark on a U.S. tour titled Take Me Home Tour. See more details below.
Little Big Town and Sugarland’s rendition of “Take Me Home”, originally written and released by Phil Collins in 1985, gives the song a fresh new meaning but leaves us with a familiar longing. The performance served as a monumental homecoming for the two country music giants as they last shared the CMTMA stage in 2008 for a rousing rendition of “Life In A Northern Town.” “Last night felt like a real homecoming for us and a full circle moment. When we toured with Sugarland last, we would all be backstage harmonizing different cover songs to try and surprise the audience every night. There’s something about this song that feels so nostalgic of that time. It really is like coming home,” says Little Big Town. “The Take Me Home tour feels like a celebration of being a band for 25 years and we’re so excited to throw this party with our great friends Sugarland. We’ll both be playing all our biggest hits and then some. Can’t wait to see everyone!” Fans will hear the newly released single live this fall on the Take Me Home US tour, produced by Live Nation and Sandbox Live, with special guest Sugarland and support from The Castellows. Various ticket pre-sales for the Take Me Home Tour will run throughout the week, ahead of the general sale beginning on Friday, April 12 at 10am local time at www.littlebigtown.com. The fall trek kicks off on October 24 in Greenville, SC at Bon Secours Wellness Arena and runs through December 2024, with stops in Boston, Pittsburgh, Austin, and more, before concluding on December 13 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The closing night is a special Nashville homecoming for the band as it’ll be their first show in town since 2017’s iconic sold-out 10-night residency at Ryman Auditorium. The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, an interactive Little Big Town coffee book, a limited edition and autographed tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com 25 never looked so good! Much more to come from Little Big Town this year – stay tuned! Earmarking a major milestone, two-time CMA Award-winning and four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum country singer, songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini celebrates the 10th anniversary of her debut smash single “Love Me Like You Mean It” with a new Reimagined Version out now.
Listen to “Love Me Like You Mean It (Reimagined)” HERE via Black River Entertainment. In conjunction with the song’s release, Kelsea is set to perform the song live during the CMT Music Awards, where she will also serve as the show’s host for the fourth year in a row. About the reimagined version, Kelsea commented, “I can’t believe it’s been ten years since ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’. To say that song changed my life is a massive understatement. It’s a part of who I am and the beginning of my journey as an artist. To celebrate its 10th birthday by sharing this Reimagined Version with my fans feels full circle and is the perfect palate cleanser before new music. I hope everyone loves this, dare I say ‘grown up’ version, as much as I do!” “Love Me Like You Mean It” initially arrived on July 8, 2014 and effectively introduced Kelsea to the world. It also assured her as a history-making force. Not only did the song go platinum, but it enshrined her as “the first female country music artist on an independent label to top the Billboard Country Airplay Chart ever”and “the first female country artist to top the chart since 2006.” Thus far, it has amassed over 248 million all-time streams, including 40 million YouTube views on the music video—which also earned a CMT Music Awards nomination for “Breakthrough Video of the Year.” Most importantly, it set the stage for the release of her platinum full-length debut LP, The First Time. Right now, Kelsea is in the studio, creating the follow-up to her acclaimed Rolling Up The Welcome Mat EP. The latter claimed a spot on year-end lists by Billboard and Rolling Stone and garnered both a CMA nomination for “Album of the Year'' and GRAMMY® Award nomination in the category of “Best Country Album.” Kelsea currently leads the field for 2024 CMT Music Awards nominations including: “Video of the Year,” “Female Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year.” Stay tuned for more from Kelsea Ballerini soon. In the meantime, experience “Love Me Like You Mean It” for the first time all over again. |
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