After an impressive performance on Later…with Jools Holland in September last year, Tennessee-raised, Minneapolis based soul-songstress Chastity Brown is heading back to the UK in July 2015 for a string of UK live dates and festivals. Chastity will be performing at London’s prestigious 100 Club on July 13. Chastity has been busy in the studio …
Following last year’s pilot event, the second annual London Folk & Roots Festival has been announced with a line-up of diverse acts making it to London for two weeks. The Festival will run from 30 October to 15 November 2015 across various London venues. The 2015 Festival has already signed the following: False Lights – …
The annual UK Music Video Awards returns for the eighth year, offering music video makers the chance to gain recognition for their work in areas across the filmmaking board. Now open for entries via the dedicated website at www.ukmva.com, the Awards accepts submissions from across the globe in production, direction and post-production as well as …
Rosanne Cash, daughter of legend Johnny Cash, is to perform at an exclusive one night only concert. The performance will take place on 23 July at the Union Chapel, London. Rosanne’s new album, THE RIVER & THE THREAD picked up three GRAMMY’s in February this year for Best Americana Album, Best American Roots Performance and …
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Having debuted at #6 in the Official Country Charts with their debut album Here We Go Again (private stream), 1/5 Texan and 4/5 British country rockers Jess and the Bandits are currently gearing up for their debut UK headline tour this October, which follows on from their sold out London shows earlier this year. Having …
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 17, 2015) – Another week, another reason to celebrate for breakout Country rockers A Thousand Horses. And it seems like it’s been a non-stop celebration for months now. Just seven days after their debut album SOUTHERNALITY was released, their first single “Smoke†has officially been RIAA-certified GOLD. SOUTHERNALITY also debuts at No. …
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Randy Howard, 65, was mortally wounded in the shootout at his home according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Howard was a member of the ‘Outlaw’ country movement that rejected Nashville’s polished music in favour of a more raw sound. He had shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and …
Country singer Jim Ed Brown’s funeral took place at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday. He was remembered by his friends and fellow musicians as a friendly, kind and helpful man. Brown died on Thursday after being diagnosed with lung cancer last year. The service for Brown featured several musical performances. The Oak Ridge Boys sang …
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NASHVILLE – Backstage during CMA Music Festival’s closing night, Keith Urban and CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern presented Brad Paisley with the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. “Brad is such a tremendous ambassador for Country Music around the world,†said Trahern. “His undeniable talent, wit, and charm transcend borders and speak to the heart …
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NASHVILLE – CMA and the CMA Foundation unveiled its new “Music Education Matters†campaign today during CMA Music Festival and announced that superstar Keith Urban will be the first national ambassador for the program, which provides musical instruments and teaching support to programs serving inner-city youth. “Music is not only powerful, it’s magical,†said Urban. …
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