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Rock Meets Country On Outlaws & Moonshine’s “Pills and Alcohol”

4Jun

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Rock Meets Country On Outlaws & Moonshine’s “Pills and Alcohol”

Outlaws and Moonshine's newest single "Pills and Alcohol" is available now everywhere you listen to music. Following the success of their highly acclaimed lead single and music video, "Hillbilly Rockstars," this talented southern rock and country band from Indianapolis, IN, is back with a vengeance. Formed in 2014, Outlaws and Moonshine have been relentless in pushing the boundaries of their music. They've drawn inspiration from an eclectic mix of genres, including rock, new country, classic country, southern rock, and metal. The band includes Beau Vanvolkenburg (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Vanvolkenburgh (bass, vocals), Richie Wilkinson (guitar, backing vocals), Mark Oaldon (guitar, vocals), and Eric Piper (drums). The talented lineup of seasoned musicians brings a wealth of e...

Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”

5Jan

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Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and best-selling female country musician of all time, Shania Twain, has released a new single called "Giddy Up." The track is a preview of her upcoming album, Queen of Me, which is set to be released on February 3, 2023. This will be Twain's sixth full-length album, her first since 2017, and her official debut with her new label partner, Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records. "Giddy Up" is a catchy and energetic song that is perfect for singing and dancing along to. It showcases Twain's impressive vocal range and charming personality. The singer stated, "I want people to feel good when they hear the new album. I want to set a celebratory tone and 'Giddy Up!' is a way to call to the audience and say 'let's get ready for some fun!'" ...

11Sep

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9 Fall Songs To Add To Your Playlists

After a long hot summer, the seasons have begun to shift so we decided to take a look at nine song options you may want to consider adding to your playlist(s) this fall. 9. Broken Bells "October" Broken Bells is a duo made up of producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer of The Shins. "October" appears on their debut album which was released in March of 2010. While not released as an official single, it's a great option for inclusion on any fall-themed playlist. Check out "The High Road" and "The Ghost Inside" from this album too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R0dP1zb-Os 8. Zac Brown Band "Colder Weather" "Colder Weather" is the second single from Zac Brown Bands' 2010 album You Get What You Give. You may recognize the actor that appears in the music video. "Thor" ak...

Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

5Sep

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Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan has released his highly anticipated debut full-length album. The 11-track Strong is available now on Reviver Music. IanFlaniganMusic.com While many were first introduced to Ian Flanigan's music on NBC's The Voice, he had been touring full time up until that point for more than a decade. His third-place finish on the show led to mentorship and collaboration with country mega-star Blake Shelton on the single "Grow Up". Flanigan assembled an A-list production team to work on Strong. He worked with Todd Lombardo and Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge), Obie O'Brien, Phil Nicolo (Bon Jovi, Sting, Billy Joel), and Ryan Rossebo. A collaboration between Flanigan, Rossebo, and Barrett Baber led to the standout lead single. The uptempo...

Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

16Jun

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Ian Flanigan’s New Single “Last Name On It” Available Worldwide

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan is back with a brand new single. "Last Name On It" is a fun upbeat country tune that has the potential to be one of this year's signature songs. www.IanFlaniganMusic.com Flanigan has been honing his craft on the road for the last decade. His iconic whiskey-smoked voice and memorable performances have played a big part in earning fans across the country. In 2020 he was spotted by a talent scout from NBC's The Voice. This led to his first network television appearances and exposure to a whole new audience. Selected as a member of Team Blake, Flanigan would go on to place third in the popular primetime singing competition. The experience led to the debut single "Grow Up" featuring Blake Shelton himself. New Album Coming Later ...

Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”

4Feb

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Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”

Nashville-based, New Zealand-born, Jackie Bristow is set to take the country music world by storm. Her new single "Livin' For Love" is out now and sets the table nicely for the release of her new album. Outsider is Bristow's fifth studio album and is due out in March. We recently had a chance to catch up with the talented singer/songwriter. Be sure to check out the interview (and music video) below. We'll get into some of the challenges of filming a music video while on lockdown. Plus we have more info on which popular HBO show you may have recently heard one of her older songs. When COVID arrived in March of 2020, while visiting family in New Zealand, Bristow was unable to return to the United States. Thankfully due to advances in technology, she was able to collaborate with prod...

Jack White Debuts Heartfelt New Single & Music Video For “Love Is Selfish”

14Jan

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Jack White Debuts Heartfelt New Single & Music Video For “Love Is Selfish”

Jack White is as versatile as they come. One minute loud and raucous, the next quiet and introspective. He's set to have a productive year with two solo albums slated for release in 2022. After coming out hard with the first single "Taking Me Back" from his new album Fear of the Dawn (due in April), "Love Is Selfish" puts his softer side on display. The latter of which will be featured on his planned summer release, Entering Heaven Alive. This is the kind of material I'm looking for from White. Sure he's most often at his best with loud distorted guitars but he's got a softer side. 'Love Is Selfish' is just him and his guitar with some light percussion in the background to help keep the train on the tracks. You can check it out below after its debut or on your favorite streaming platf...

Bacon Brothers Announce Spring ‘Out of Memory’ Tour

4Jan

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Bacon Brothers Announce Spring ‘Out of Memory’ Tour

The well-known Bacon Brothers will be making a run up the east coast this spring on their 'Out of Memory' tour. Kicking off April 3rd at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut, tickets are on sale now. The pandemic has been a prolific time for the brothers having released a brand new album and series of accompanying videos. They're excited to hit the road, Michael had this to say according to a recent press release, "It feels good to get back in the saddle, vocal exercising, building up callouses, and hanging with my brother and our amazing band." Growing up, the Bacon Brothers were drawn to music having been raised on a steady diet of the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Motown classics. They've since spent the last 20 years as a band, releasing 10 studio albums and performing hundre...

Americana Duo The HawtThorns to Release Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars February 25th

3Jan

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Americana Duo The HawtThorns to Release Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars February 25th

The new year is shaping up nicely for new music releases and on February 25th we can expect a new album from husband/wife Americana duo The HawThorns. The album, Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars is set to drop on Mule Kick Records. When you combine the lush vocal harmonies, sun-kissed songwriting, and versatile guitar work of K.P. and Johnny Hawthorn, the result is something special. Spending time in both Nashville and Los Angeles to record the album, it also serves as a nod to both sides of the group's geographic and musical roots. K.P and Johnny came together to form The HawThornes with accomplished careers of their own already under their belt. K.P., a nationally tour artist with CALICO and her own solo work, and Hawthorn, a multi-instrumentalist who'd shared the stage with the ...