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Sam Outlaw new album announced as debut wins International Album of the Year at UK Americana Awards

Sam Outlaw – one of Los Angeles’s only modern country artists – was presented with the International Album of the Year Award for his acclaimed, Ry and Joachim Cooder produced debut album ‘Angeleno’ at the UK Americana Awards 2017. He also performed at the ceremony, which took place on Thursday 2nd February at St John at Hackney. Outlaw’s …

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Honey Ryder Guitarist launches Artist Development company with Staffordshire Songwriter

Guitarist and Producer Matt Bishop and Songwriter Charlotte Elizabeth have joined forces to create a new Artist Development company in Staffordshire. Matt and Charlotte met 18 months ago when Charlotte first started thinking about releasing an EP and after working so well together and developing a friendship, they noticed a gap in the market for …

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Kelsea Ballerini UK Bound For The First Time

Hard to believe that the acclaimed, award winning singer, songwriter Kelsea Ballerini is still just 23 years old. Without doubt she’s the most exciting new voice in contemporary American country music, the obvious heir apparent to Taylor Swift’s crown. On March 10th Sony Music Commercial Group UK, in conjunction with Black River Entertainment will release ‘The First Time,’ the phenomenally successful debut album from …

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Garth Brooks joins lineup for February 8 tribute to Randy Travis

Joining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on February 8, 2017, will be CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks. Tickets for the historic night are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. “Mary and I are so blessed to have amazing friends all over this industry. Garth Brooks is an amazing artist who always …

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The Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country Acts Announced

The Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country  Featuring Nashville-based singers and songwriters, including Cassadee Pope, Charlie Worsham, Seth Ennis, Logan Brill, Chase Bryant, Josh Osborne, Canaan Smith and Jeff Cohen.  We are very pleased to announce that once again there will be a Bluebird Cafe @ Country to Country. This will be a daytime attraction featuring special performances by Nashville …

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Kilkenny Roots Festival Celebrates 20th Year with Stellar Line-up Including The Handsome Family, Marah, Joan Shelley and More

The much-loved Kilkenny Roots Festival celebrates its twentieth year from 28th April to May 1st, 2017 with a stellar line-up including country-noir favourites The Handsome Family, alt.country rockers Marah and the celebrated singer-songwriter Joan Shelley. Also confirmed for 2017 are the legendary songwriter Chip Taylor, rising country singer-songwriter Andrew Combs, acclaimed Belfast-based band Arborist, and Yolo Carter, who is making giant strides both in the UK …

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Newcomer Michael Tyler to release debut album '317' March 17

When Michael Tyler looked at his odometer after he arrived in Nashville from his hometown in Thayer, Mo., he noticed a number in his dash that’s resonated with him since his arrival: 317. It’s no coincidence that the 23-year-old’s debut album will be titled 317, available from Reviver Records March 17. MT, whose current single They Can’t …

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