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Dolly Parton's Pure & Simple Debuts At #1 Worldwide!

World-renowned singer/songwriter/entertainer Dolly Parton has a worldwide #1 album to celebrate this week. The superstar’s new release PURE & SIMPLE debuts at #1 not only in the U.S., but, also on the national country charts in Canada, U.K. and Australia. Dolly’s 43rd studio recording and the first release of her recently-announced joint venture between Dolly Records …

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Phil Vassar's 'songs from the cellar' to launch on Sky TV in the UK

Nashville hit songwriter Phil Vassar will launch his TV series ‘Songs From The Cellar’ in the UK on 6th September 2016, airing weekly on Sky’s Keep It Country channel. The show features guests from across the world of music and entertainment, ranging from Charles Esten (Nashville), John Rich, Charlie Daniels, and Cam to individuals outside …

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Dolly Parton Teams Up with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® to Release Deluxe Version of PURE & SIMPLE Album

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® today announced that Dolly Parton is its latest Spotlight Music artist. The legendary singer will exclusively release a deluxe version of her new album PURE & SIMPLE in Cracker Barrel stores nationwide. This deluxe offering of  features 10 new tracks inspired by Parton’s East Tennessee roots. The album is complemented by …

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RUNA releases RUNA LIVE! The Follow-Up To Their Critically-Acclaimed 'Current Affairs' Project

Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new “super-groups,” RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008.  Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco …

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'Memphis Soul Man' Marcus Scott Joins Legendary Group Tower of Power

Electrifying. Soulful. Compelling. These three words exemplify the sound of the new lead singer of Tower of Power, “Memphis Soul Man” Marcus Scott. As a young boy, Scott would sit with his ears glued to the radio, mimicking every sound he heard. This fascination evolved into an insatiable desire to entertain and capture the hearts …

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HIGHWAY PRAYER: A TRIBUTE TO ADAM CARROLL out October 28

HIGHWAY PRAYER: A TRIBUTE TO ADAM CARROLL, due October 28 on Austin-based Eight 30 Records, celebrates a true songwriter’s songwriter, a Texas tunesmith who has inspired both younger and older artists for nearly two decades. Carroll simply captures entire lifetimes in snapshots like few other songwriters (Screen Door, Girl With the Dirty Hair). “I try to find moments …

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Luke & Mel & Gary Quinn announce special guests for co-headline UK tour

The multi-award winning artists Luke & Mel and Gary Quinn are excited to be drawing ever closer to their upcoming co-headline tour of the UK. Luke & Mel released their double A-side Bad Habit / Somethin’ About A Woman earlier this year to critical acclaim. Launched by Taste of Country, they have enjoyed extensive radio …

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Justin Moore scores third #1 album debut with KINDA DON'T CARE

After a whirlwind release week filled with sold-out shows, once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences and late night adventures, Justin Moore has much to celebrate as his fourth studio album KINDA DON’T CARE (The Valory Music Co.) notches the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The project features his newly minted Top 5 single You Look Like I Need …

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Ward Thomas unveil video for new single Guilty Flowers from album CARTWHEELS out September 2nd

The Ward Thomas twins return with a new video to accompany their gorgeous, hooky new single Guilty Flowers, taken from their eagerly anticipated forthcoming album and major label debut, CARTWHEELS, which is out September 2nd. Filmed across London, mainly on and around Portobello Road, the video sees the girls revelling in the company of their …

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