Songs Of 2015: Singles To Listen To

These days were hearing more male dominated songs yet there's a question mark hanging above our heads who and what are getting played on air. Are the women of country making a comeback?, Reba's new single "Going Out Like That" continues to climb the charts including new comers Maddie and Tae and Kelsea Ballerini. Where's that leave everyone else?
Here are the songs of 2015 everyone should hear.

"Fall Apart"  Casey James

"I'm To Blame"  Kip Moore

"I Believe"  Trisha Yearwood 

"Girl Crush" Little Big Town

"Runaway With You"  Big and Rich

"Trans Am"  Thompson Square

"Faithful"  Jenn Bostic

"My Bed"  (feat. Will Hoge)   Sunny Sweeney

"Lay It On Me" Dylan Scott

"You Part 2"  Oliva Lane

New Single Downloads Out Now

Long summer days are here again, when the weather is just heating up country music is sizzling. Grab these brand new singles on iTunes and Amazon and don't forget to request on country radio. Get your favorites heard.

Capitol Records
Nashville

Day Drinking Little Big Town | iTunes


Day Drinking Little Big Town | MP3 Download

EMI Records Nashville

Cold One Eric Church | MP3 Download

Cold One Eric Church | iTunes

Big Machine Label Group

Payback Rascal Flatts | MP3 Download

Payback Rascal Flatts | iTunes

Stoney Creek Records

I Can't Outrun You Thompson Square | Amazon MP3 Download

I Can't Outrun You Thompson Square | iTunes

Flying Island
Entertainment 

Small Town Soul Gwen Sebastian | iTunes

Small Town Soul Gwen Sebastian | MP3 Download

New Country Singles To Impact Country Radio

Country music is buzzing through out the month of June and summer is just around the corner. You the fans have the power to hear these new singles in country radio. Who do you want to hear?
The following singles are listed.


Eric Church "Cold One" Today! 6/2/14

Little Big Town "Day Drinking" 6/3/14

JT Hodges  "Already High" 6/14/14

Rascal Flatts  "Payback"  6/16/14

Gwen Sebastian  "Small Town Soul" 6/17/14

Kenny Chesney  "American Kids"  6/20/14

Keith Urban  "Somewhere In My Car"  6/23/14

Lee Ann Womack  "The Way I'm Livin"  6/23/14

Thompson Square  "I Can't Outrun You"  6/23/14

Craig Morgan  "We'll Come Back Around"  6/30/14






You the fans make it happen, request these new singles coming to country radio. Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for iTunes and Amazon downloads.

New Music September

Summer might be winding down though country music keeps on bringing us the music.
We're getting a little bit of everything in September and no, not quoting Keith Urban.
It is in fact that Keith is bringing us a follow up single to "Little Bit Of Everything", "We Were Us" featuring Miranda Lambert will impact country radio Monday September 16th.
Listen to a clip of "We Were Us" at +Taste of Country 
Taste of Country - Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert "We Were Us"

Get the Amazon MP3 Download
Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert "We Were Us"

Photo Courtesy of Stoney Creek Records

Randy Houser keeps on bringing us hit after hit, his newest single "Goodnight Kiss" will prove to be as successful as  Runnin' Outta Moonlight and How Country Feels. The critically acclaimed album of 2013 How Country Feels has been on the charts since it's release with no sign of slowing down. The infectious "Goodnight Kiss" to impact country radio Monday September 23rd.

Available now on Amazon, the MP3 Download
Randy Houser "Goodnight Kiss"

Photo Credit to RCA Records Label Nashville

Sara Evans has returned to country music with new music and her brand new single "Slow Me Down" heads into new territory for Evans, the more uptempo contemporary country song has a good fit for country music these days. Country radio is ready for a big new hit from Sara Evans. "Slow Me Down" will impact country radio Monday September 23,2013.
Why wait any longer, request "Slow Me Down". 

Now available on Amazon the MP3 Download
Sara Evans "Slow Me Down"




Little Big Town continue to grow musically and  professionally and coming from the heels of their recent  hits "Pontoon", "Tornado" and "Your Side of The Bed, LBT releases a brand new single from the critically acclaimed album  Tornado. It is reason why we love Little Big Town, the unison and harmonies of "Sober" will reach fans of all ages and will be a single no one will get out of their heads.
"Sober" impacts country radio Monday September 30th.

Now available on Amazon, the MP3 Download
Little Big Town "Sober"

Country Music Shines At 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Country music may not have crossed over completely into the mainstream of pop music in fact country music is still much country music regardless how you see and define the who and what of the genre. The traditional, blues, folk, soul, honky tonk and Americana sounds still have a place in radio. Country music took to the stage at the 55th annual Grammy Awards Sunday February 10,2013 with performances from Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown of the the Zac Brown Band, Mumford and Sons, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes, all who brought their own form of artistry to their fellow industry peers. 
Taylor Swift who opened the show brought a new spin to audiences on her mega multi platinum hit "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" with an eye popping, eye candy Alice In Wonderland theme. Swift the ringleader triumphed conquering the evil queen of hearts. 

In the collaborating duet Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley complimented each other well  on a vocal level so harmonizing in the arrangement of Lambert's "Over You" and Bentley's "Home". The duet worked, the pair received praise from the audience including Lambert's husband fellow country artist Blake Shelton cheering them both on.

Mumford and Sons arousing traditional blues folk country sound of their performance "I Will Wait" gave the crowd something to clap and stomp their feet to, the sing along tune was in fact one of many high lights of the night. The incorporating of the banjo and horns gave the song a more traditional country sound.
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band was well on hand to take to the stage in a tribute performance of "Put The Lord On Me" with Elton John, Mumford and Sons, Mavis Staples and lead vocalist of the Alabama Shakes for those we will forever remember who passed away this past year to remembering Sandy Hook Elementary. The High lighted performance was the night's most touching momentous performance.  


Country music truly shined giving everyone something to talk about from Carrie Underwood's screen projector dress to Taylor Swift's call out during her on stage performance to many other highs and lows of the biggest night of the year.

Country Music City Promotions sends well wishes to all the winners.
CONGRATULATIONS!! 



WINNERS

• Best Country Solo Performance  - Carrie Underwood  "Blown Away"
• Best Country Song  - "Blown Away" SONGWRITERS  Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins,  Artist Carrie Underwood

• Best Country Duo/Group Performance  - "Pontoon"  Little Big Town 
• Best Country Album  - Uncaged  Zac Brown Band
• Album of The Year Babel  Mumford and Sons

The next best to come from country roots, Americana, blues and folk, the winners in these categories are;

• Best Americana Album - Slipstream  Bonnie Raitt
• Best Blues Album  -  Locked Down  Dr.John
• Best Folk Album  -  The Goat Rodeo Sessions   Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile  

For more high lights, the complete list of winners, photos and videos of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards visit the official site and stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates in country music.

2012 Year End Review

As we look back in country music of 2012 it was still dominating most radio stations, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert reigned the charts, Dierks Bentley and Kellie Pickler gave us the most traditional country albums, rising artists Kip Moore and Casey James proved their hard work pays off and Little Big Town experiences the biggest highlight of their careers, paying your dues in this industry is years in the making.

During the first half of the year Kellie Pickler released her most highly anticipated album 100 Proof and what was receieved was the most refreshing sound in country music. The traditional classic honky tonk feel good vibe made leaps and bounds from the ever catchy "Unlock That Honky Tonk" to "Where's Tammy Wynette", the title track "100 Proof" gave us the real Kellie Pickler at her finest. The small town country girl from Albemarle, North Carolina has music row talking and country music noticed, Country Weekly's  senior editor Tammy Ragusa tells us " We haven't heard the last from her, this girl is going places", she tells fans live on +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+ Year End Review.  Kellie Pickler knows her directions and will prove longevity in her career. 100 Proof is the must have album of 2012.

Dierks Bentley tapped into what was the most promising of his career after releasing an album that could have well been put on the back burner, needless to say Bentley went ahead and delivered. "Home" went on to shine and win all on it's own, the title track "Home" reminded folks what America is all about. Dierks went on to release 4 hit singles "Am I The Only One", "5-1-5-0", "Tip It On Back" and "Home". Bentley's bluegrass, country soul and twang is truly infectious.  The Grammy nominated Bentley released a 5 song EP Country and Cold Cans and introduced his fan base to new country from Brantley Gilbert to Thomas Rhett. In 2013 Dierks will co headline with Miranda Lambert on a 33 date Locked and Reloaded tour. There is simply no place like home for Dierks Bentley.

New comers Kip Moore and Casey James may have started their country music paths quite differently however their country sound has the ladies jumping for joy.  What many may not know Kip Moore is more than an artist and performer, he in fact is a songwriter among things who has written with other artists of the field from fellow friend of Thompson Square Keifer Thompson to songwriter,producer Brett James, I say Kip Moore keeps the music flowing. Moore debuted his first solo effort as a singer songwriter with "Up All Night" that has spawned the mega hit "Somethin' Bout A Truck" and rising hit "Beer Money". I say give us more of Kip Moore.



Many American Idol followers will remember Casey James from the hit FOX reality TV program who came in third place in season 9, James went on to release his self titled debut Casey James that gave us the hits "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and "Crying On A Suitcase". James is a triple threat, musician, songwriter, entertainer and humanitarian. Casey and the Casey James band have become the most welcoming group to participate for such great causes who have raised more than $15,000 for +St. Jude Children's Research Hospital this past November for No Shave November. James continues to reach out to special causes including St. Jude, Wounded Warrior Project and others. There is no limit to what Casey James can do. Skies the limit for the mutli-talented .

Kip Moore's "Up All Night" and Casey James self titled albums are must have albums of 2012.  Country radio keeps Moore and James fans well pleased in rotation. 

 Out of the pearly gates of Hollywood and into country music Jana Kramer beat the odds of Hollywood meets country who gave people something to talk about earlier this year, Jana went on to debut her first album, her first single "Why Ya' Wanna" became a fast fan favorite and country radio took notice of it,Why Ya' Wanna went on to become gold certified. The One Tree Hill star balances film and TV with her growing music career. Kramer's second single "Whiskey" truly showcases a down to earth country girl at heart who knows a thing or two when it comes to delivering a performance. You can't take the country out of Hollywood, or is it Hollywood out of the country. Kramer is a delight and loves her fans more than anything, I say Jana fans will want more Kramer in 2013.





2012 has been the year for artists Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Eric Church to name a few. Miranda's Four The Record album has won Lambert numerous awards for "Over You" written by Miranda and husband Blake Shelton, that song means the world to Miranda and Blake, to win awards for sharing such a personal story with the world has been a little bittersweet for the reigning CMA female vocalist and ACA winner. Blake Shelton himself has had a year full of highs that would include winning the coveted CMA Entertainer of The Year award among releasing his most personal album to date Red River Blue that has landed Blake a Grammy nomination for his single "Over". Miranda herself landed a grammy nomination for best country album for, Four The Record, it's been an unbeatable year for Blake and Miranda. 
Throughout the summer of 2012 Little Big Town took the biggest splash in their career's chart topping the year with their multi platinum hit "Pontoon" from their 5th studio album Tornado, Jimi, Karen, Kimberly and Phillip have blown through country radio and country music fans and industry peers jumped on board to help celebrate with the group on this huge milestone. Little Big Town went on to win 3 coveted CMA awards for Pontoon, ACA Awards and landed them a grammy nomination. Tornado has swept Little Big Town in new territory and it's well deserving for the group. 
Eric Church might beat to a different drummer and well what has come of it, his most critically acclaimed album Chief that has brought us the hit singles "Springsteen", Creepin", "Homeboy" and "Drink In My Hand". Church who toured most of the year is feeling the accolades pile up who won the ACA with writers Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell for Springsteen, the CMA for Album of The Year for Chief and recently grammy nominated for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for Springsteen. I say Church has a good gripe on things.
Who else has had a big year in country music, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, these Georgia men have a lot going for themselves. Bryan dominated country radio as did Aldean for that matter and the awards, those accolades are so sweet for Luke Bryan who took home the most ACA's, I say Luke Bryan keep on beaming with that 100 watt smile. Jason Aldean who toured feverishly throughout the year released a record breaking milestone in his career with the new album Night Train that not only dominated in record sales, also in digital sales. For Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean they'll keep on truckin'. 
Country legend, yes, icon, yes, George Strait the man who's inspired many of today's artists has undoubtedly been in the limelight in 2012, who I have to point out has been named more times in Country Weekly than I can count. Obviously, Strait keeps on the straight and narrow touring the country who continues to bring his southern twang to adoring fans. The biggest story of the year was in fact Mr. Strait announcing he will hang up his cowboy boots in late 2013, the final tour might not send George off into the sunset, he's leaving memories behind for those who have followed his career. 

As I leave you with this in 2012, country music still rings on and not far into the distance. We will hear much more diversity in 2013. 

Country Music Lights Up With Christmas Specials This Holiday Season

 Life is so good these days for Blake Shelton, CMA's Male Vocalist and Entertainer of The Year who released his first Christmas album in October, Cheer's It's Christmas is coming to TV this holiday season with his first Christmas Special, Blake Shelton's  Not-So-Family Christmas airing on NBC  Monday December 3,2012 at 10pm EST/9pm Central with an Encore presentation on Friday December 7,2012 at 8pm EST/7pm Central. Blake will be joined by his lovely wife, singer songwriter and artist Miranda Lambert among Reba, Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera. Blake Shelton fans will receive a double dose of Shelton this Christmas season with Blake on Michael Buble`s Christmas special airing  Monday December 10,2012 on NBC at 10pm EST/9pm Central. Blake and Michael will collaborate on the single "Home" that broke chart records for Buble` and Shelton. Other guests to appear on the Michael Buble` Special , Carly Rae Jepsen and Rod Stewart. An Encore presentation will air on Friday December 21,2012 on NBC at 8pm EST/7pm Central.
NBC- Blake Shelton's Not -So- Family Christmas  
Michael Buble1 Home For The Holidays 



CBS has announced the 14th Annual Home For The Holidays. A Home For The Holidays benefits adoption and foster care in part of The Dave Thomas Foundation.
Hosting the televised event Rascal Flatts with performances from  Rachel Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Matchbox Twenty, and Phillip Phillips. Wayne Brady, Kevin Frazier and Jillian Michaels will present inspiring emotional stories of family adoption. Tune in Wednesday December 19,2012 at 8pm EST/ 7 Central on CBS.
For more information on the Dave Thomas Foundation, visit the site here
The Dave Thomas Foundation: Home For The Holidays 



Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the stars of country music, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles returns to ABC for the 3rd Annual CMA Country Christmas to air on Thursday December 20,2012 at 9pm EST/8pm Central. Joining Jennifer are  The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town,Scotty McCreery, Keith Urban, John Legend, Katherine Jenkins and Colbie Caillat with an Encore presentation Saturday 
December 22,2012 at 9pm EST/8pm Central.
ABC - CMA Country Christmas 


Christmas In Washington is celebrating it's 14th year on TNT and coming to help celebrate is country teen heartthrob Scotty McCreery with  Demi Lovato, Diana Ross, The Voice fan favorite Chris Mann and Smash star Megan Hilty with a special performance from PSY who brought us the hit sensation Gangnam Style. Hosted by Conan O'Brien Christmas In Washington will air on TNT Friday December  21,2012 at 8pm EST/ 7pm Central. 
Christmas in Washington benefits the Children's Nation Medical Center.
TNT - Christmas In Washington 


Wake up with Lady Antebellum Christmas day for the Disney Christmas Day Parade on ABC December 25,2012 at 10am EST/9am Central hosted by Mario Lopez, Nick Cannon and Maria Menounos. Stay tune for the latest updates and entertainment line-up.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 
Additional performances from Brad Paisley, Backstreet Boys, Phillip Phillips, Colbie Caillat, TobyMac, Yolanda Adams, Ross Lynch and the U.S Marine Corps Band