One's To Watch For In 2014

Doug Briney may be the new kid in Nashville though spent his lifetime traveling among the snowy tundra of Alaska and his home town of Anchorage to pave the wave from his first independent album "It's All Country" to his debut album release with Tate Music Group "Super Country Cowboy" in November of 2013. Already several independent country award nominations and award wins piling up Briney's one to watch in 2014. His traditional positive baritone sound is much his own and is easily recognized when you hear his music. Briney's positive effect on audiences gives good meaning to traditional positive country. You'll want to hear what he has to say. For more Doug Briney music visit the official website here. Doug Briney - Home

Young bright eyed full of humor and a voice so deep as it is you may hear a voice all so differently, this is what separates Dylan Scott from the rest of the pact. Scott's big break came in 2013 with the release of his 5 track E.P featuring the single "Makin' This Boy Go Crazy". Scott has just gotten his feet wet,rest assured will make a splash in 2014 as one to watch. Already radio tour stops across the country, rising star showcases, his first video to his rising single "Makin' this Boy Go Crazy" receiving rotation on +Great American Country more is to come including getting into the studio to record his debut album. The Louisiana born and bred singer/songwriter is on the move and loving the connection with female fans. Follow Dylan on Facebook and Twitter here. Dylan Scott @DylanScottCntry

Canada has it's star in independent country female artist Amy Rose. Her vocals radiate power,poise and emotion.Rose's career path began at the tender age of 5, performing across the hill sides of Canada's fairs and festivals,recorded two albums One Special Girl and The Last of The True Believers. She has opened for Emerson Drive, High Valley, The Wilkinsons and Big And Rich. As an independent artist Amy has garnered several nominations, 3 nods and 1 win in 2013's Independent Country Music Association awards, 4 nominations for international music and entertainment association awards, was nominated as 2013 Ontario's Country Music Association for rising star, including Barrie's Cultural Grant Honoree.  Amy released 3 singles in 2013 all which have climbed high on the independent country music charts, "(Redneck Reunion) Party Like A Redneck", "I Just Want You To Know" and "Sunshine".
The sun continues to shine bright for this sweet rose who's climb keeps growing. 2014 is already the start of better things for Rose who will tour across the country, her brand new video for the new single "Sunshine" is out now and available on YouTube. Follow Amy on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube here. Amy Rose Music Official - Facebook  @Amy_Rose_Music
Amy Rose Music Official - YouTube

Trey and Lori Beth Hill of October have plenty of experience behind them and have something to say. The instant connection and chemistry have a sweet sound that stands out among the crowd.The Hills are alive and kicking. If Trey Hill looks familiar to you he has worked with several artists you already hear on country radio, Kellie Pickler, Jana Kramer,Jason Michael Carroll to name including weight watchers spokesperson, fashion guru Jessica Simpson who has toured and played with bands of artists Brad Paisley and Scotty McCreery. Beyond the steel and acoustic guitar Trey's vocals sparkle, the sweet under tone perfectly matches his other half Lori Beth Hill who's gritty, raw, strong cords fly with color. Lori Beth is no stranger to the stage who went from auditioning for American Idol to become the most in demand theater performers to Nashville's General Jackson Showboat Revue, triple threat to a solid T. This country rocking duo has just begun as one's to watch of 2014. Already creating music with Nashville's top producer Jimmy Ritchey, October Hill music will delight audiences. Get to know October Hill on their Facebook page here. October Hill Music

Lucy Hale is best known on the ABC Family Channel hit TV series Pretty Little Liars. Hale's earliest memories were far from acting, born and raised in Memphis, TN Lucy's career path began performing on NBC's American Juniors singing reality show that had her moving to Los Angeles, California. While there acting took over the budding stars singing career putting music on the back burner. Lucy found herself emerged in several films and television series from Scream 4, Secret of The Wings, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song, Sorority Wars, Wizard of Waverly Place, CSI: Miami, Fear Island and more. In 2013 Hale felt it was time to put her music career back on track and so it was the right time. Through out most of the year Lucy spent several hours in a music studio creating music for her 2014 spring debut release, it's first single "You Sound Good To Me" was released Jan.7th, within the first week, Hale's "You Sound Good To Me" was the number one top download in digital sales bringing in 42,000.Lucy's strong connection to already fans of the hit show Pretty Little Liars has fans for life. Among acting Hale will continue to make music and prove sure longevity. There is so much in store for Hale,as for one to watch in 2014. Follow Lucy on Twitter and Facebook here. @lucygale  LucyHale

With songwriting credits to the hit singles from Jake Owen and Eli Young Band "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" and "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" Eric Paslay has written for Donny and Marie Osmond, Joe Nichols,Lady Antebellum and others to count. This multi-talented songwriter is ready for the spotlight. His self titled debut album hits stores February 4th and touring the country in support of his up and coming release. If that weren't enough the first single from the album "Friday Night" is a top 10 charted hit. We're not going to see the last of Paslay, he's getting warmed up. 2014 is the year of one's to watch for Paslay. That's not all Paslay is joining Thomas Rhett on the Brantley Gilbert Let It Ride Tour starting in March. Not a fan yet, follow Eric on Twitter and Facebook.
@EricPaslay  Eric Paslay

Katie Armiger Raises Awareness, Starts Project Feel Safe Campaign With The Release of New Single Safe

Photo Credit: Cold River Records

Of the brand new single "Safe" impacting country radio Tuesday Jan.21st Katie Armiger is taking the importance of the new video for the new single to viewers and fans.

The Project Feel Safe Campaign raises awareness of fire safety and honoring our nations first responders. Wild fires occur more often than what we imagine. Our fighting men and women in uniform so bravely can be taken from us so quickly. The Project Feel Safe Campaign will help make a difference.

To get involved visit the page and join the campaign.

Project Feel Safe - A national awareness campaign by Katie Armiger

Safe available for download on Amazon and iTunes here
Amazon (comes available  01-21-14)
Safe MP3 Download

Safe Katie Armiger - iTunes



Written by Katie and fellow singer songwriter Mallory Hope, Safe features Hope and echos of hope and loss.

All Video Rights Reserved to Cold River Records and YouTube

"Safe"

Tribute to our nations first responders

Martina McBride Returns With New Music and A New Label

Photo Credit to: RCA Sony Music Nashville

She gave us the hits "Wild Angels", "Independence Day", "This One's For The Girls", "Concrete Angel" and others over the past decade without a doubt Martina McBride is ready to release brand new music and with the help from pop sensations Gavin DeGraw and Kelly Clarkson. McBride is excited to release her newest project "Everlasting" April 8,2014 under a brand new label Kobalt Label services produced with Don Was, the freedom McBride expresses on this album will cover hits that have paved the wave in the music industry. The full track list and cover art for Everlasting is now available and ready for pre-order through Amazon here   Everlasting Martina McBride

Track List

Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Suspicious Minds
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Little Bit of Rain
Bring It On Home To Me feat. Gavin DeGraw
Come See About Me
What Becomes of The Brokenhearted
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Wild Night
In The Basement feat. Kelly Clarkson
My Babe
To Know Him Is To Love Him



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Martina McBride

Eric Paslay Ready For 2014 Album Debut

Photo Credit: EMI Records Nashville

For most songwriters it is being recognized for their writing and the artists who record the songs. In some cases songwriters become one's to watch not only for their musical ability to put words and pen to paper it is the voice that brings the song or songs a live on stage in front of an audience. Songwriter and entertainer Eric Paslay may have begun his journey writing  "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" a hit single recorded by Jake Owen
Eli Young Band's "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" to also penning  "The Good Life" for Donnie and Marie Osmond's new Vegas show, including Love and Theft's "Angel Eyes" and Joe Nichols "Baby Your In Love With Me". Paslay has co-written credits with artists Rose Falcon, Lady Antebellum to name among songwriters Dylan Altman and Terry Sawchuk.

It is Paslay's year making him one to watch of 2014, ready to debut his self titled album February 4,2014 featuring the 2013 hit single "Friday Night". Eric has written every track on this debut with the fine songwriters listed.

Paslay's most endearing quality is really taking account of the people he meets and making true honest connections. I say it is one quality I admire from a songwriter, artist, performer.Getting to know someone on that stand point is inspiring.

Want more Eric Paslay, pre-order the debut self titled album here
Eric Paslay - Amazon Music



Track Listing

Keep On Falling  written by; Eric Paslay, Matt Nolan and Skip Black

Friday Night  written by; Eric Paslay, Rose Falcon, and Rob Crosby

Less Than Whole  written by; Eric Paslay and Kenny Alphin

Country Side of Heaven  written by;  Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman, and Shane McAnally

Never Really Wanted  written by; Eric Paslay and Walt Aldridge

Here Comes Love  written by; Eric Paslay and Anthony Cappolino

Like A Song  written by; Eric Paslay and Jason Delkou

Good With Wine  written by; Eric Paslay, Jessi Alexander and Gordie Sampson

She Don't Love You  written by; Eric Paslay and Jennifer Wayne

Song About A Girl  written by;  Jessi Alexander and Gordie Sampson

Deep As It Is Wide  written by; Eric Paslay

Lucy Hale Sums It Up During Country Music Chat with Jessica Northey

Pretty Little Liars star, rising country star of 2014 Lucy Hale was so well received during her first live twitter chat via Country Music Chat Monday Jan 6th was hard to stay a float through the hour long chat. Among community questions that entered the forum host Jessica Northey had special guest Bethany Priest of BethanyOnAir fill in through out the session.The community questions were much random and spur of the moment through out and though I tried to stay on top of it all I was able enough to grab all the direct CMchat questions from Jessica herself. Lucy truly comes into her own as real as she is smart, funny and down to earth.

Did you miss the +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+  ?
Get the entire Twitter chat here and stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for One's To Watch in 2014.




CMchat Q1:  You actually got your start on reality TV singing show  American Juniors, how did you end up acting?
Lucy:  Being someone that's creative, I'm always looking for different outlets acting was a surprise interest along the way.

CMchat Q2:  What made you choose country music?
Lucy: It's what I grew up listening to, it's majority of what I listen to now. It felt genuine and felt like home.

CMchat Q3: When your not singing, acting, performing what do you like to spend your free time doing?
Lucy: I'm teaching myself to relax, reading, lounging, etc.

CMchat Q4: What have you learned from acting that you use for music?
Lucy: You have to tell a story or evoke an emotion when singing a song.

CMchat Q5: What have you had to "unlearn" from acting when singing/performing?
Lucy: It's nice to get to finally be myself. I don't have to hide behind a character, wardrobe or dialogue.

CMchat Q6: What is something you've always wanted to try but haven't?
Lucy: I'm not extremely spontaneous, so maybe sky diving... MAYBE!

Q7: What other singer/musicians inspire you and why?
Lucy: Cool thing about music is that you can find inspiration from anyone.

CMchat Q8: Do you have any hidden talents?
Lucy: I can shoot a bow and arrow pretty well and I can do a 3 leaf clover with my tongue.

CMchat Q9: What is your long term goal with country music?
Lucy: When I started this journey It was never for a hit single or one awesome album. I wanted it to be a lifetime thing.

CMchat Q10: What can fans expect to hear on your debut album?
Lucy: True sense of who I am, what I stand for, and a lot of fun. I wanted it to feel like a good time.

CMchat Q11: What is the best advice anyone has given you about country music and who was it?
Lucy: Simply to just be myself.

CMchat Q12: What you you want people to leave CMchat knowing about you?
Lucy: I just hope people see me with a fresh pair of eyes and ears and that I appreciate the support people have shown. It pumps me up!

Kellie Pickler Tours With Toby Keith Down Under With US and Canadian Dates

Photo Credit: AOL Music

Kellie Pickler is heading down under with Toby Keith and Eli Young Band during the month of March, though don't count her out for US dates in 2014. Get all the dates and stops right here with a single click of the button. Australian fans sure can't wait for some good ole country music.

03-04-14  Florida Strawberry Festival  Plant City, FL
Strawberry Festival - Tickets - Kellie Pickler

03-08-14  Ballet Ball 2014 Schermerhorn Symphony Center  Nashville, TN
Ballet Ball 2014 Late Party - Tickets


03-14-14  Entertainment Centre  Brisbane, AU
Tickets - Toby Keith Brisbane, AU

03-14-14   CMC Rocks the Hunter (festival)  Hunter Valley, NSW, AU
Ticket Prices and General Information

03-18-14  Allphones Arena  Sydney,  NSW, AU
Tickets- Toby Keith - Allphones Arena, NSW


03-19-14  Rod Laver Arena  Melbourne, NSW, AU
Tickets - Toby Keith - Rod Laver Arena, VIC



03-25-14  Operation Yellow Ribbon w/Charlie Daniels  Nashville, TN
Operation Yellow Ribbon

03-28-14  Hard Rock Hotel and Casino  Biloxi, MI
Hard Rock Hotel - Tickets- Kellie Pickler

04-03-14  95.5 The Bull's 6th Annual All Star Guitar Pull
Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa   Las Vegas, NV
Ticket Page

04-12-14  Clay County Fair  Green Cove Springs, FL
FREE Show with paid admission
Clay County Fair -home

04-18-14  Little Creek Casino  Shelton, WA
Little Creek Casino - Event - Kellie Pickler

04-19-14  Spirit Mountain Casino  Grand Ronde, OR
Main Event Center
ON SALE 2/25/14
Spirit Mountain Casino - Event - Kellie Pickler

04-25-14  Glenoak High School Performing Arts Center  Canton, OH
Plain Local Community Center For The Arts

05-2-14  Grand Casino Millie Lacs Event Center Onarnia, MN
Grand Casino Millie Lacs Event Center - Tickets- Kellie Pickler

05-9-14 The Plaza Live  Orlando, FL
The Plaza Live | Events | Kellie Pickler

05-10-14  Wild Adventures Theme Park  Valdosta, GA
FREE SHOW w paid admission or season pass
Wild Adventures Theme Park - Reserved Seats -Tickets

05-17 14  Wind Creek Hotel and Casino  Atmore, AL
Wind Creek - Tickets- Kellie Pickler

05-23 through 05-25-14  Red Fest presented by Natty Light
Circuit of The Americas  Austin, TX
General Ticket Information

05-31-14  99.5 WYCD Detroit's Country Presents
Down Hoedown 2014  Detroit, MI
Downtown Hoedown Ticket Page

06-12-14  Blue Ocean Music Hall  Salisbury, MA
Blue Ocean Music Hall | Events | Kellie Pickler

06-13-14 State Theatre  Portland, ME
State Theatre | Kellie Pickler | tickets

06-14-14 Maritime Country Fest  Fredericton, Canada
Maritime Country Fest Ticket Information

06-20-14 Country Jam USA  Grand Junction, CO
Country Jame | General Ticket Information

06-21-14  Grizzly Rose  Denver, CO
Grizzly Rose - Events - Kellie Pickler

07-3-14  Peppermill Concert Hall at Tuscany Events Center  Reno,NV
Peppermill Concert Hall | Events | Kellie Pickler

07-4-14  PepperMill Concert Hall  West Wendover, NV
Tickets Go On Sale April 1st
PepperMill Concert Hall - Events - Kellie Pickler -Tickets

07-10-14  Red River Valley Fair  West Fargo, ND
Red River Valley Fair | Tickets

07-11-14  Hodag Country Festival  Rhinelander, WI
Hodag Country Festival - General Ticket Information

07-12-14  Lincoln County Fair  Troy, MI
Lincoln County Fair | Season Passes

07- 18-14  Country Life Music Festival  Peoria, IL
Country Life Music Festival | Ticket Information & Wrist Band Credentials 
Purchase Passes

07-19-14   Jake Owen Days of Gold Tour with Kellie Pickler
YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Complex  Beckley, WV
Days of Gold Tour | YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Complex | Tickets

07-26-14  KD40 Concert Series  Kings Dominion  Doswell, VA
KD40 Concert Series - Kings Dominion | Kellie Pickler | Tickets

Lucy Hale To Premiere Debut Video For Brand New Single "You Sound Good To Me" Jan.7th

Photo Credit To Hollywood Records

Lucy Hale is ringing in the new year with her debut single release and video "You Sound Good To Me" all coming to a country radio station and YouTube near you Tuesday Jan.7th. During the winter premiere of Pretty Little Liars on the ABC Family channel at 8 pm EST will world premiere the video to the single, following immediately after the winter premiere fans can stream the video on VEVO. VEVO is the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform with over 5 billion monthly global views,it has selected Lucy as it's first LIFT artist of 2014.

The video to the debut single "You Sound Good To Me" was written by top Nashville writers Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird and Hilary Lindsey who have written with artists Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Joe Nichols, Thompson Square and several others to name.

Lucy filmed the video this past year and from the excitement I've heard in the past couple of months Lucy is ready to make her mark in 2014.

Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for all the latest on Lucy Hale.

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@lucyhale

The Introduction of Rising Country Artist Dylan Scott

Photo Credit To SideWalk Records

Louisiana southern boy Dylan Scott isn't only easy on the eyes, his deep baritone voice will make any female fan melt, a real guys guy Scott is an avid hunter and outdoors man. His connection and appeal is the whole package. Since bursting onto the Nashville scene this past spring Scott has traveled the country in support of his national EP release with his brand new single "Makin' This Boy Go Crazy" gaining exposure and making connections on Music Row. The 5 track EP gives us a glimpse what Scott is about without taking himself too seriously. The heart of a man is seen through the eyes and his approach with others, Dylan Scott is that guy.

Who is Dylan Scott?
Dylan Scott hails from Bastrop, Louisiana near Monroe who currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Dylan has been around music his entire life his dad Scotty played guitar and sang harmony during the 70's and 80's with country artists Freddy Fender and Freddy Hart. Also, Dylan's great aunt, Marie Jarvis, played piano with the Southern Gospel Group, The Melody Boys and taught piano at the Stamps Baxter School of Music. At the age of 2, his Aunt Marie would sit Dylan on her lap and teach him the rudiments of the keyboard. Dylan's cousin, Linda Robinson Sholar, played for the Speer Family, The Downings, The Higher Ground and briefly with the Stamps Quartet (who backed Elvis). She also taught piano to famed piano-man, producer and record executive, Tony Brown who played with both J.D Summers and The Stamps as well as having production credits for George Strait and Reba McEntire to name a few. Dylan's greatest musical influence and role model is the late great Keith Whitley, among him credits Merle Haggard,George Strait and Tim McGraw as musical influences.Dylan gained national exposure at a young age winning two major music competitions, the final for the Colgate Country Music Showdown in his native Louisiana and the Neal McCoy East Texas Angel Network Talent Contest in 2009. Before landing a record deal with Sidewalk Records (partner of Curb Records) in 2010 at the age of 19, Dylan worked in construction and became a fitness trainer part-time. When Dylan isn't in Nashville he's back home in Bastrop hunting, being outdoors.

The other side of Dylan Scott
Aside from being on stage performing Scott comes off as much of what you see is what you get. Unpretentious, down to earth and laid back with a little hyper thrown in the mix. Unpredictable and appreciative Dylan sure adores fans who come out to support the budding rising star.His star status may be rising though Scott is simply a down home boy next door any girl could take home to dad.If that isn't enough Scott's sense of humor is simply contagious, who can make anyone's day brighter.




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Pick up a copy of Dylan Scott's debut EP here feat. 
"Makin' This Boy Go Crazy"

Dylan Scott EP (Walmart Exclusive)


Stay tune for the latest on this handsome, fun-loving rising star.
Dylan Scott sure has it!

Ring In The New Year With New Music

Let the new year begin,! country music is heating up in 2014 with brand new singles from Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts and more. These dates are confirmed for radio impact during the month of January and download the singles now on Amazon.
Stay tune for the latest!

 Warner Bros. Nashville

1-06-14  
Blake Shelton 
"Doin' What She Likes"

Amazon Download
Doin What She Likes MP3 Download

iTunes
Doin' What She Likes

Hollywood Records

1-07-14   
  Lucy Hale  
"You Sound Good To Me"

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You Sound Good To Me MP3 Download

(NOW available!)

i-Tunes You Sound Good To Me Lucy Hale

 Capitol Records

1-13-14  Keith Urban "Cop Car"

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Cop Car MP3 Download

iTunes
Cop Car

 Valory Music

1-13-14  Brantley Gilbert  "Bottoms Up"

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Bottoms Up MP3 Download


iTunes
Bottoms Up

 Big Machine 

1-21-14  Rascal Flatts  "Rewind"

(Sent to country radio 01-8-14)

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Rewind MP3 Download

iTunes
Rewind Rascal Flatts

Photo Credit: RPM 

01-21-14  Maggie Rose "Looking Back Now"

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Looking Back Now MP3 Download


iTunes
Looking Back Now

 RCA Sony Music Nashville

01-21-14 Chris Young 
"Who Am I With You"

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Who Am I With You MP3 Download

iTunes
Who I Am With You








01-27-14  Joe Nichols  "Yeah"

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Yeah MP3 Download

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Yeah