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led by co-producer and multi-instrumentalist Brandon
Hood, who challenged me in new ways and brought
a more raw sound out of me. Ric Wake, my longtime
co-producer and I handpicked these songs, which are a
blend of solo writes and collaborations with some of my
favorite Nashville writers,” says Jones. Homesite was
intentionally selected as Caroline’s album title as the
release comes at a time in her life dedicated to building
- building her character by practicing grit and resilience,
continuing to build an impressive fan following as an
independent country artist, and now building a family
of her own as she prepares to welcome her first child
next month. These experiences and themes are projected
in each of the songs, which showcase her wide range
of influences from Country to Pop to Bluegrass. The
creation of Homesite has deep roots in the Nashville
creative community, as it was co-produced at iconic
Blackbird and Castle Recording Studios alongside
celebrated industry veterans Ric Wake (Whitney
Houston, Trisha Yearwood, Celine Dion) and Brandon
Hood (Brett Elderedge, Rascal Flatts, Sam Hunt).
1K Phew Releases New Single
1K Phew has entered the chat for 2023 in a big
way with his first single of 2023 alongside the legendary
Atlanta based producer, Zaytoven. “On Fire” is out now
everywhere and kicks off the long awaited album rollout
for “Pray For Atlanta,” 1K Phew’s collaborative project
with Zaytoven coming in early 2024.It’s no secret if
you’ve been listening to 1K Phew that he loves the city of
Atlanta. Growing up in Lithonia, just east of the city, 1K
Phew was has repped being an Atlanta native since the
beginning. Now, he is looking to light a new fire under
the streets of Atlanta for change with “Pray For Atlanta.”
Partnering with Zaytoven, the legendary Atlanta based
grammy award winning platinum producer, they are
calling people to contend for Atlanta and put an end
to the violence and tragedy. Following the release his
collaborative project with Lecrae, No Church in A While,
in 2021, and his debut solo album, As I Am, in 2023,
1K Phew has solidified himself as a household name in
Christian Hip Hop. Born and raised in the city of Atlanta,
Phew’s has not only sought to create music that will lead
people to God, but also be a light in his city. “It’s been so
dark in the city lately. The streets are on fire. We have to
seek God to be covered in these hard times” says 1K Phew.
Lainey Wilson Announces
2024 “Country’s Cool Again” Tour
Today, multi-award-winning singer songwriter
and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced she
will be performing 35+ dates across North America on
her headlining “Country’s Cool Again Tour” next year,
produced by Live Nation. Already this year, Wilson has
won four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three
PCCA Awards, in addition to being honored as Billboard
Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker,” and the most
nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record
breaking nine nominations. Tickets will be available
starting with the Wild Horses presale now. See website
for more details. “Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on
a show and singing along with the crowd,” said Wilson.
“I want to give a big thank you to all of the fans who have
continuously showed up and showed out this year. We
can’t wait to see you nationwide on the “Country’s Cool
Again Tour!” Citi is the official card of the “Country’s
Cool Again Tour.” Citi card members will have access
to presale tickets beginning Tuesdays at 10AM time
through Thursdays at 10PM local time through the Citi
Entertainment program. For complete presale, details
visit www.citientertainment.com. The “Country’s Cool
Again Tour” is sponsored by T-Mobile and Wrangler. T-
Mobile is the official wireless partner of the tour, giving
T-Mobile customers exclusive access to preferred tickets
at every U.S. tour stop—even sold-out shows. Customers
can get their Reserved Tickets starting 30 days prior to
each show at first-day prices, just another way the Uncarrier
thanks its customers simply for being customers.
For more information, visit t-mobile.com/music.
Garth Brooks Announces
Dive Bar Concert For Opening Of
Friends in Low Places Bar
It’s the most anticipated bar opening of all time!
Garth Brooks has announced a Dive Bar concert for the
opening of his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-
Tonk in Nashville. This historic event will be the first
opportunity for fans to get in the bar. The concert will
be on Black Friday. The only way in to the concert will
be to win tickets by listening to The BIG 615 station
on TuneIn. Garth Brooks said, “How do you open a
Friends in Low Places bar??? With a Garth concert!
This is going to be off the chain. Black Friday, brand
new bar, in the home of Country Music...Hollywood
couldn’t write a better script. I can NOT wait!” Previous
Dive Bar concert stops include, Joe’s on Weed Street in
Chicago, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield,
CA, Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX, amongst others.
Now Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk will
join the list! The Dive Bar concerts were inspired by his
single “Dive Bar,” a duet he sang with Blake Shelton.
The BIG 615 radio station can be heard on Garth
Brooks’ SEVENS Radio Network which is on TuneIn.
With Storme Warren as the official voice, The BIG 615
offers listeners an authentic take on country music that
offers up the biggest songs and the biggest artists today.
Aaron Ray Vaughan Honors Outlaw
Music Pioneers With The Release
Country Singer/Songwriter Aaron Ray Vaughan is
excited to release his new single, “Dirt Road Outlaws.”
The tune, reminiscent of the popular and distinctive
90s outlaw country sound with a modern edge flair,
was penned by Vaughan as a tribute to the pioneers in
outlaw music, the music he grew up with and relates
to most. It was produced by PT Houston, Off The
Row Studio. Vaughan also filmed a corresponding
music video that will make its world premiere on his
YouTube channel on Nov. 3rd at 7 p.m. CST. Filmed
by Mahlon Yeager with LavaTree Productions and Off
The Row Productions under the creative direction of
Mahlon Yeager and Erin McCaffrey, the setting takes
place in the picturesque country of Franklin, Tennessee,
ending up on Nashville’s iconic Music Row, where
dreams come true. Vaughan is currently back at Off
The Row Studio working on new music - two new
singles - scheduled to be released by spring of 2024.
A Texas Heroes & Friends
Tribute to Randy Travis
The first portion of the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes
& Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’ has been announced!
Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War
Hippies, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Whey Jennings,
Casey Chesnutt, Garrett Miles and the Original Randy
Travis Band will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of
Country Singer/Songwriter Aaron Ray Vaughan
is excited to release his new single, “Dirt Road
Outlaws.” The tune, reminiscent of the popular
and distinctive 90s outlaw country sound with a
modern edge flair, was penned by Vaughan as a
tribute to the pioneers in outlaw music, the music
he grew up with and relates to most. It was
produced by PT Houston, Off The Row Studio.
“Dirt Road Outlaws” is about the power of music
- it is highly relatable and universal. Music
can move us, heal us, and take us to another
place... all through the lyrics of a song.
With 28 number one singles, 17 billion streams
and 20 million albums sold, reigning ACM
Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean today
released his highly-anticipated 11th studio
album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, now available.
Aldean, who is nominated for “Top Song
Sales Artist” and “Top Selling Song” for “Try
That In A Small Town” at the 2023 Billboard
Music Awards on Sunday, November 19th,
recently wrapped his sold out, 40+ city headlining
tour on October 28 in Tampa, FL
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