Rising star Kaitlin Butts storms into the scene with her new album “Roadrunner!” Released on June 28th, creating the 17-track album was a long road but worth every second. The album showcases Kaitlin’s unique blend of musical theater and country influences. Highlighting her song “Others Girls”, Kaitlin said it was inspired by a line in one of her favorite musicals “Oklahoma”. The line reads “Other girls are coy an' hard to catch. But other girls ain't havin' any fun!” Which she found to be hilarious and relatable, hoping others would too. Modernizing the concept and adding a country flare, Kaitlin loved “Other Girls” so much that she decided to follow it up with a music video. Directed by Chris Beyrooty, the music video was inspired by the dream sequence in “Oklahoma”. It features Kailin in a beautiful emerald green dress surrounded by dancers reminiscent of the 1920s era. A one-take wonder, you can watch the music video HERE.
Kaitlin celebrated the release at the historic Grand Ole Opry. She explained what that experience was like saying, “Getting asked back [to the Opry], getting asked in the first place is insane. A really neat surreal experience every time, but then getting to have these new songs out and getting to play them on the Opry stage is pretty unreal!” Playing at the Opry and all over the country, Kaitlin was most excited about playing at this year’s Under The Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, MT. A bucket list festival for Kaitlin who had been watching her idols play there year after year, she was ecstatic when she heard the news. Kaitlin had the opportunity to share the stage with Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours, Charles Wesley Godwin, and more. Reiterating how grateful she is that the songs are out in the world, go check out “Roadrunner!” HERE and find Kaitlin performing in a city near you by visiting her website https://www.kaitlinbutts.com/.
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Britnee Kellogg’s song “This Mess” is a real and genuine reflection of the beauty, the adventures, and yes, the messiness of raising children. During a write with other moms, Kellogg was getting updates on the chaotic morning her husband was having back home in Washington with their kids. This caught all the moms’ attention and they decided to write a song about the beautiful mess that is raising kids. A big fan of 'Champagne victories', Kellogg told us “It takes me back to the days when you’re young and don’t have a lot of money but you want to celebrate all the little things so you buy the cheapest bottle of champagne to pop open and celebrate!” Being parents, there are so many little (and big) victories worth celebrating and she hopes that her listeners can relate as well. Recently following “This Mess,” Kellogg released her new album titled, “She’s Come a Long Way.” Released on June 28th, this inspiring album contains a mix of songs ranging from “melodic ballads that are very personal for me songs. And then there’s the really fun outgoing personality songs that are just to give an idea of what I’m like as a person.” Listen to the new album HERE.
Britnee has been making a name for herself in the music industry. She skyrocketed into the season as a contestant on American Idol for seasons 11 and 12 in 2012. She reflects on this experience, saying “It was really the best experience of my life between the wonderful people I met and all the things I learned there.” When asked what her biggest turning point was, she responded, “This experience taught me how to handle being told no. It’s not personal and it doesn’t mean people don’t like you or your music. It’s just part of the business.” Over the years, Kellogg has felt some guilt about leaving her kids to go on tour, but it was J-Lo herself who comforted and encouraged her by saying “My kids are literally backstage with my mom right now. You’re not leaving them, you’re doing what you love and they see that and are better for it.” That advice has stuck with Kellogg and she continues to remind herself of it today. Kellogg has a lot to be proud of but is far from done with releasing music and being the strong and hard-working woman she is. She may even have a few new projects in the works! Be sure to stay on the lookout for those on her website https://britneekellogg.com/. Rising country star Ashley Wineland sets the stage as she unleashes a thrilling dirt bike race with the release of her latest music video “Crank It Up.” As the roaring engines echo against the backdrop of rugged terrain, Ashley’s electrifying performance mirrors the adrenaline-fueled thrill of off-road adventure. Known for her wild ride through heart-pounding performances, this high-energy video goes full throttle with elements of country and rock with her producer Marti Frederiksen, celebrated for his collaboration crossing all genres with some of the worlds best icons like Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Ozzy Osborne, and more.
“Crank It Up,” written by Steven McEwan, who is known for his work with Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood; Marti Frederiksen, and Carrie Underwood showcases a new journey and musical adventure, reflecting on the genuine outdoor lifestyle she lives and breathes, particularly amidst the dusty Arizona landscape. Her deep connection to the desert environment adds a gritty authenticity to her sound, setting her apart as she leaves audiences craving more. Ashley says, “This music video is unlike any others I have done! I wanted to lean into the message "Crank It Up" delivers: jump into action and go live life! Filming this music video was like shooting an action film. Our stunt riders, Carson Millikan, Coehn Hamby, and John Sindle, are so talented and it was exhilarating to watch them work. Of course, I couldn't let them have all the fun. I had my fair share of action on the dirt bikes and side-by-sides.” As Ashley blazed her own trail in the music industry and revs up her career, her roots are just as firmly planted in the Arizona dirt, giving listeners the authentic experiences of her outdoor country rock lifestyle. Ashley adds, “The racing community is so strong in Arizona. I am extremely grateful to Bobby White at Arizona Cycle Park for letting us take over the track for the day and bringing this vision to life. We would not have been able to execute this project without the help of many great folks in our racing community. I find being outdoors one of the greatest life-giving activities! I hope people watch this video and feel inspired to go outside, dig in the dirt, and do the things that make them feel like life is cranked up to the max!” Ashley continues on the road this summer across the US, driving her performances into top gear for audiences nationwide. To learn more about Ashley Wineland, visit www.ashleywineland.com. In addition to the critically-acclaimed release of her fourth studio album hummingbird (Big Machine Records), GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning Country star Carly Pearce is celebrating a successful wrap of 45 sold-out dates as direct support for Tim McGraw’s STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR, as well as the album’s lead single “we don’t fight anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton becoming her latest Top 5 hit. Keeping up the momentum, Pearce announces her next single “truck on fire” officially impacting Country Radio on July 29.
“No one wants to be cheated on, but everyone wants to seek revenge,” says Pearce of “truck on fire.” “I wrote this song for every girl who has gone through a similar situation and dreams of wreaking havoc on her ex. I got the opportunity to perform the song live while on tour with Tim McGraw and the way the fans have embraced it has blown me away every single time. I couldn’t think of a better song to make my next single.” You won’t want to “Getaway” from rising star Harper Grace! The American Idol alum showcased her musical and performance talent at CMA Fest performing on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage accompanied by backup dancers. “My attorney, his daughter, we used a lot of her friends and so she was dancing with me,” Harper told us. “That was such a fun piece to have. They put in a lot of hours on top of them already doing dances and volunteering their time. I was just overjoyed that not only did they want to come and do it but that they enjoyed it. I was surprised too that I could dance in a corset.” Harper’s set included her most recent release “Getaway”, released on May 24th. Harper and her co-writers were so inspired by the picturesque mountains of Utah and the corresponding melody produced by Tedd T. and Cooper Bascom, that the song was written in only 30 minutes. Wanting to capitalize on the magical moment, Harper admits most of the vocals recorded that day ended up in the final mix. A summer anthem, “Getaway” is about leaving all your worries behind and getting away with the person you love. The upbeat song and Harper’s powerful vocals will have you in the car screaming the song at the top of your lungs. Listen here. Harper accompanied the song’s release with a music video, shot in a droptop she wanted to paint the picture of the perfect summer romance. The only problem, it was 20 degrees outside when they shot it. Regardless, Harper is happy with how it turned out and hopes her listeners can “Getaway” for a few minutes watching it. Watch the video below. This Texas native has been busy making stops in Scranton, Chicago, and Nashville. She also announced that she will be joining Lily Rose on tour this fall. Stay tuned for more music from Harper Grace dropping on July 19th and find out more on her website https://harpergracexo.com/. |
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