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"All Those Lies," by Spenser Olson featuring Allen Corrigan streaming everywhere

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 03:49:47 GMT

About "All Those Lies,"

Song Artwork

Lots of songs drop on our desks to review and some touch us and some don't. All those Lies is absolutely a song that touched us. In fact, it touched this song reviewer so much, I made sure a few other people in the office heard the song. Let's start with the beautiful way the song begins. The acoustic guitar is played in such a way that makes it feel like the intro is lathered with a classic hispanic feel right out of the box. You just know something beautiful and profound is coming. Both Spencer and Allen's voices compliment each other perfectly. In addition, the lyrics reach out and grab you immediately. You want to know where this song is going. There are so many possibilities about who is being sung about that a wide variety of people can find themselves thinking about someone they know when they hear this song. All Those Lies has all the makings of a song that will be remembered long after its release date. In other words, the song has staying power.

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ABOUT SPENSER OLSON

Spenser Olson is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for bringing new life to pop music, blurring the lines between genres, and his thought provoking lyrics. Olson's first release dates back to 2013. He later released his first full length album (Your Love for Us) in mid 2016, which has since been heard in over 70 countries. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Spenser started leading and writing music at his local church at the young age of twelve years old. Spenser has continued to push the boundaries, regardless of his age, and perform on high levels. Spenser’s surrendered life and commitment is prominent, and the calling on his life is indisputable. Currently, Spenser produces music with his label Studio Sixteen Music Group, while continuing to make impacts with his own new music , such as recent singles "Ur The One" in June 2022 and "All Those Lies" in January of 2023.

Bri Rocket launches "Bad Tattoo" into the stratosphere where all great new songs land

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:02:00 GMT

"Bad Tattoo"

ABOUT BAD TATTOO

Bad Tattoo talks about how one feels when they finally get out of a bad relationship but are forever marked by the time they spent in that toxic relationship.
The grove and feel this song delivers makes it eligible to easily be dropped into several genres. Country, R & B and Pop Music lovers will all dig this tune. It is smooth as molasses and sweet as sweet potato pie. Enjoy your slice right now.

About Bri Rocket

Bad Tattoo is Bri Rocket' first R & B release. Bri has penned multiple singles that were released in 2021 and 2022 on her way to her debut album. Bri's sound fuses country and R&B music in very unique. Follow Brittney Dixon's journey to the charts through her social media and watch for her name to become recognized throughout the country in the months ahead.

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Little River Band Summer Tour Kicks off Tonight

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:12:47 GMT

Summer Tour Kicks off Tonight in the Tri State Area

The summer tour for Little River Band has been officially announced by the PR Agency ITS Promotions. The tour will take then across the United States and up to Canada for one stop. The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Read on for Little River Band Summer Tour 2023 Officially Announced.

HIT songs and so much more

Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Cool Change,” “The Night Owls,” Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy,” It’s A Long Way There,” and “The Lost and the Lonely.”

Tour Dates

Little River Band Summer Tour 2023 Officially AnnouncedThu, JUN 22
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows Simsbury, CT
Fri, JUN 30
Caesars Event Center at Caesars Southern Indiana, Elizabeth, IN
Sat, JUL 1
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Fond Du Lac, WI
Wed, JUL 5
The Kenley Amphitheater, Layton, UT
Sat, JUL 8
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Bay St. Louis, MS
Sun, JUL 9
Nautilus Theater, Orlando, FL
Fri, JUL 14
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Cabazon, CA
Sat, JUL 15
Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
Fri, JUL 21
South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, MA
Sat, JUL 22
Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA
Wed, JUL 26
Peterborough Kiwanis Music Festival, Peterborough, Canada
Thu, JUL 27
Veterans Memorial Park, Bay City, MI
Fri, JUL 28
Lucas County Agricultural Society, Maumee, OH
Sat, JUL 29
Marion Cultural and Civic Center, Marion, IL
Fri, AUG 4
Humphreys Concerts By the Bay, San Diego, CA
Sat, AUG 5
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Sat, AUG 12
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, Sahaurita, Sahuarita, AZ
Thu, AUG 17
Fox Theater, Bakersfield, CA
Fri, AUG 18
Warnors Theater, Fresno, CA
Sat, AUG 19
The Fruit Yard Amphitheater, Modesto, CA
Sat, AUG 26
Northwest Art And Air Festival, Albany, OR
Fri, SEP 1
Ilani Casino, Ridgefield, WA
Sat, SEP 2
Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort, Arlington, WA
Sun, SEP 3
Alaska State Fair Inc, Palmer, AK
Fri, SEP 8
Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Sat, SEP 16
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, Oak Grove, KY
Fri, SEP 22
Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, New Braunfels, TX

nUmB by Ty Bru just dropped to all music outlets

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:20:37 GMT

nUmB by Ty Bru

Sometimes to get over something all we can do is get NUMB. That is what this song brings to the forefront of the ending of something. It can be a relationship, a friendship or the loss of anything. Check out nUmB on SPOTIFY.

About Ty

Ty Bru was born in Asheboro, North Carolina. Bru has been professionally active in the independent music scene for over a decade and a half. He has performed all over the world with tours in Europe. After becoming quite popular and spending 5 years in Shanghai, China, Ty returned back home to North Carolina as a local home town hero and living legend. Check out the cool tee's created for Ty's new release "nUmB."

Ty's Education

A 2005 graduate of Appalachian State University, Bru reached new heights by attaining a total of 5 degrees including International Business, Communication, Marketing, Journalism and Management. He has always used his education to guide him through maneuvering in the art and entertainment world. That education is paying off in ways he could have never predicted.

Ty Bru · nUmB

Music Career

In 2007 his debut solo album, "On The Brink" was released through Mightier Than The Sword Records, caught the ears of OkayPlayer and made a tremendous impact worldwide by boasting the honor of being chosen by a distinguished panel of judges as the runner up for hip hop/rap album of the year at the 7th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs) and later in 2016 his collaborative album with label mate, Tenacious ending up taking top honors for Hip Hop Album Of The Year at the 15th annual Independent Music Award Ceremonies at the Lincoln Center, NYC beating out hip hop pioneer, Masta Ace. Stream "nUmB," on deezer.

Current Status

In early 2023, Bru's hip hop hybrid stage play, "A Night In Charlotte With Sweeney Ty" was selected and became an award winner at the Golden State Film Festival. This event took place at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Ty Bru stays atop of the Our Stage and Reverbnation Charts both while he lived in China and also back at home in North Carolina. He is a member of the Iconoclast Crew, which includes the triad area powerhouses, Ed E. Ruger, DJ Phillie Phresh, Double J The Jenius & Stitchy C.

Ty Bru's third solo album, "Triple Bypass: In The Ambulance" which included the Island/Def Jam distributed single "Stereo Sound," led to two direct follow ups "Triple Bypass: Under Anesthesia" (2021) & "Triple Bypass: Extraction" (2022). Bru is slated to re-release his next "The Hollywood Diaries" in June of 2023, continuing his consistency in proving he is exactly "The Way Hip Hop Should Be."

Randy Bachman of BTO reveals devastating news

Wed, 03 May 2023 03:11:45 GMT

The Oldest becomes the last

Randy Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive announced this morning that he has lost his last sibling, his last brother. He is devastated at losing his brother Tim. He Tweeted his terrible news this morning. See below.

I haven’t posted because my heart has been heavy but the news has announced my brother Tim passed this weekend. I am the last of my family on this side with all my memories of our life growing up in Winnipeg. So grateful for that. I’m sure my parents welcomed him home with my… pic.twitter.com/dZP3x4cIpk
— Randy Bachman (@RandysVinylTap) May 1, 2023

About BTO

(L–R: Fred Turner, Robbie Bachman, Randy Bachman, Blair Thornton)

Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated BTO, were a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded by brothers Randy Bachman, Robbie Bachman, Tim Bachman, and Fred Turner in 1973. Their 1970s catalogue included five top-40 albums and six US top-40 singles (11 in Canada).

BTO has five certified gold albums and one certified platinum album in the US; in Canada, they have six certified platinum albums and one certified gold album. The band has sold nearly 30 million albums worldwide, and has fans affectionately known as "gearheads" (derived from the band's gear-shaped logo). Many of their songs, including "Let It Ride", "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Takin' Care of Business", "Hey You", and "Roll on Down the Highway", still receive regular play on classic-rock stations.

The original lineup consisted of Randy Bachman (lead guitar, lead vocals), Fred Turner (bass guitar, lead vocals), Tim Bachman (guitar, vocals) and Robbie Bachman (drums). This lineup released two albums in 1973. The second and most commercially successful lineup featured Blair Thornton (lead guitar), in place of Tim Bachman. This lineup released four albums between 1974 and 1977, including two that reached the top 5 in the U.S. pop charts, as well as the band's only U.S. No. 1 single ("You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet").

Subsequent lineups enjoyed only moderate success.
After the band went into a hiatus in 2005, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner reunited in 2009 to tour and collaborate on a new album. In 2010, they played the halftime show at the Grey Cup in Edmonton. The two stopped touring following Turner's amicable retirement in March 2018.

April 24th, 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:21:12 GMT

Photo credit: Sean O'Halloran

The Country icon will celebrate the release date with another live show at the World's Largest Honky Tonk

LIVE AT BILLY BOB'S TEXAS
Country music icon and philanthropist, Tracy Lawrence, announces his celebratory Live at Billy Bob's Texas album, releasing everywhere May 12. Lawrence reinvigorates his classic hits with his authentic Country twang live on-stage at the World's Largest Honky Tonk. The 18-track record boasts a number of fan favorites and two encores including “Alibis,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” “Paint Me A Birmingham” and “Time Marches On.” Lawrence also puts his twist on a couple of the genre's most recognizable tracks including “In Color” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

“Billy Bob's is a show that I've always looked forward to playing throughout the years,” shares Lawrence. “I have a lot of family and friends in Texas that come out and the history of this venue makes for a really fun show. I'm excited for fans to be able to hear the energy that my band helps me create while on the road.”
Recorded on Oct. 8, 2022 inside the iconic Fort Worth, Texas venue, you will hear the fans roar for the landmark singles that shaped Lawrence's career spanning the last three decades. Lawrence will ring in the release day with a jam-packed show back at Billy Bob's. The Country mainstay has played over 30 shows at the Texan venue since the start of his career and you can find his handprints cemented into concert hall walls next to the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr. Get transported into Billy Bob's in the album teaser here.

Tracy Lawrence Live at Billy Bob's Texas track listing:

“Made In America”
“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
“If The World Had A Front Porch”
“As Any Fool Can See”
“Stars Over Texas”
“Don't Drink Whiskey”
“How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye”
“Texas Tornado”
“Nothing Burns Like You”
“In Color”
“Sticks And Stones”
“Alibis”
“Can't Break It To My Heart”
“The Devil Went Down To Georgia”
“Time Marches On”
“Paint Me A Birmingham”
“I See It Now”
“Better Man, Better Off”

Find upcoming tour dates and keep up with Lawrence on www.tracylawrence.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

ABOUT TRACY LAWRENCE:
Tracy Lawrence is one of Country music's truest traditionalists over the last 32 years in the Country music industry. His impressive catalog of timeless music has made Lawrence a mainstay in the genre selling more than 13M albums and charting 18 No.1 songs. He has garnered numerous CMA and ACM awards and nominations, as well as a Grammy nomination. After commemorating his three-decade career in 2021, Lawrence released three new albums which included new music along with some of his favorite career hits.

In addition to his chart-topping success, Lawrence hosts the Award-Nominated nationally syndicated radio show “Honky Tonkin' With Tracy Lawrence,” for which he has received three ACM nominations for National On-Air Personality of the Year. The show features music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s and is heard on more than 150 affiliates. He was honored by the Nashville chapter of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) with “Philanthropist of The Year” for his nationally recognized annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Concert, which has raised over $850,000 for the homeless and hungry in Dallas, Louisville and Nashville, serving over 73,000 meals to date. In 2021, the organization created a Spring event, Mission:Possible Celebrity Golf Classic which has raised over $800,000. Between the two events and outside donations, overall, Mission: Possible has raised over $2M for homelessness and continues to not only fulfill their mission statement, but also advocate for the cause. Mission:Possible is poised to make an even larger impact in the future, as the 501(C)(3) organization shifts their focus to its founding location, Middle Tennessee.

Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories Deluxe Album Available March 17, Plus Live Virtual Fan Event Planned On March 20 To Celebrate Fred Rogers 95th Birthday

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:19:39 GMT

GRAMMY® winning music producer Dennis Scott to host private media/industry in-person event on March 20 in Nashville with musical performances by Teea Goans, Parker Hastings and Gary Janney

Ahead of what would have been Fred Rogers 95th birthday on March 20, GRAMMY® and Emmy winning music producer Dennis Scott will release a special deluxe version of Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories on Friday, March 17. Scott’s second edition of Fred’s original music comes with 13 additional tracks, and is being re-released by Bob Frank Distribution & The Orchard on all major digital music streaming platforms (orcd.co/ThankYouMisterRogersDeluxe) and at ThankYouMisterRogers.com. Originally released in 2019, the compilation album features recordings from music icons like Micky Dolenz, Sandi Patty, Vanessa Williams, Jim Brickman, Jon Secada, Lee Greenwood, Rita Wilson, Tom Bergeron, The Cowsills, Jaci Velasquez, Kellie Pickler, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. The new deluxe reissue will have 13 additional tracks, and feature a newly recorded version of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” by singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Parker Hastings, along with recording artist interviews, and track commentary.

Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music & Memories has already won several awards including the Parent’s Choice Award, National Parenting Products Award, Family Choice Award, Hot Diggity Award, and was a nominee of American Association of Independent Music's Libera Award.

Scott also recorded and produced Songs From The Neighborhood - The Music of Mister Rogers, which won a GRAMMY® award in 2006 for Best Musical Album for Children, and featured recordings from music icons Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Jon Secada, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans and others.

"During the making of Fred’s album I had the opportunity to speak with people from all walks of life,” Scott said. “Everyone agrees that we need Mister Rogers now more than ever. They miss him as well as his music.”

Producer Dennis Scott has almost single-handedly been the one person who has consistently raised up the music of Fred Rogers, and is responsible for spearheading such efforts as helping Fred receive the ASCAP Deems Taylor Television Broadcast Award, lobbied and succeeded in getting a special entry about Fred Rogers read into the Congressional Record, and is currently leading a grassroots effort along with Emmy® award winning American TV Personality Tom Bergeron (America’s Funniest Videos, Dancing with the Stars), and gospel singer Sandi Patty, to induct Fred Rogers into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. By way of a Change.org petition, Scott has amassed more than 2,300 signatures, and is again calling on the public and music community for more support.

Along with country singer-songwriter Teea Goans, Scott will appear on WSMV-TV’s “Today In Nashville” on March 20 at 2pm CT to celebrate Fred’s 95th birthday and release of the new deluxe album. Scott has also been profiled for his efforts by News Channel 5 in Nashville, News Channel 3 in Memphis, and along with Actor David Newell (aka Mister McFeely from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) on the nationally syndicated TV show, Nashville Insider.

“Fred Rogers composed over 200 songs, not only for his television program but also for CD’s, record albums, and video - songs that are part of the soundtrack of our lives,” said David Newell. “That’s why so many people believe that Mister Rogers belongs in The Songwriters Hall of Fame. If I know Fred Rogers, this honor would mean the world to him because it’s a recognition of his music.”

*Private* in-person media & industry event to also be live streamed for fans and the public:
Scott will host a special invitation-only “Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers” event in Nashville for media, TV, radio and music industry professionals, with support from ASCAP. It will be held on Monday, March 20, from 5-7pm CT at Steinway Piano Gallery (Fred’s choice piano was Steinway), with a free YouTube live stream (bit.ly/MisterRogersParty)for the fans and general public. The event will feature special musical performances given by country singer-songwriter Teea Goans, singer-songwriter & guitar virtuoso Parker Hastings, who will put a Chet Atkins like spin on the original Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood theme song “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” and studio vocalist Gary Janney. There will be refreshments, food, and a special Mister Rogers cake to be shared. TV & media are encouraged to attend for content capturing and onsite interviews.

Who: Producer Dennis Scott, ASCAP, Teea Goans, Parker Hastings, Gary Janney
What: “Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers” event for media, TV, radio and industry pros
When: Monday, March 20, 5-7pm CT | live stream at 5:30pm CT
Where: Steinway Piano Gallery | 4285 Sidco Drive, Nashville
Why: To celebrate and honor the life and musical works of Fred Rogers on his birthday
RSVP: MisterRogersBirthday.eventbrite.com (cap = 125)
Fan Livestream: bit.ly/MisterRogersParty

“After producing two albums featuring Fred Rogers’ music I have developed a deep appreciation for his songwriting skills,” said Scott. “If you look closely at his tunes you can see what a lyrical craftsman he was. And his choice of chords are more complex than one might expect to hear in any “children’s” song. That’s the magic of Mister Rogers. He never talked down to kids - musically or otherwise. His songs have messages for all ages and his composing is as sophisticated as many of our great American writers. There’s no doubt in my mind that he belongs in The Songwriters Hall of Fame.”

About Producer Dennis Scott:
Two-time GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter, music producer, and writer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children's music industry unexplored. His songs have been performed by such diverse artists as Faith Hill, Ray Charles, Sugarland, Alison Krauss, The Muppets, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Trisha Yearwood, Elmo, Charlie Daniels Band, Shari Lewis, Crystal Gayle, Roberta Flack, Ricky Skaggs, and many others. Dennis is also the recipient of two Emmys, a Parent's Choice Award, and a Telly. You can hear his work on television, radio, audio books, home videos, and stage productions such as "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "Sesame Street Live" and "The Magic School Bus." Dennis began his entertainment career at the age of 7 as an actor on Broadway. As an adult, he toured with the New Christy Minstrels (playing upright bass and singing). His novelty tune "Captain Kirk's Disco Trek" led to his first serious foray into children's music and a Grammy for "Sesame Country." He has had nonstop assignments since then. Dennis has served as Music Director for several children's TV shows including the PBS series "Noddy" and, most recently, "BJ's Teddy Bear Club" which airs on TBN and just earned him his second Emmy award. His album, Songs From The Neighborhood - The Music of Mister Rogers won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Musical Recording for Children in 2005. His latest produced album, Thank You, Mister Rogers – Music & Memories is available on CD, and wherever digital music is sold and streamed at orcd.co/ThankYouMisterRogersDeluxe.

Robbie Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive has died

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:50:19 GMT

RIP Robbie Bachman

Another sad departure. The pounding beat behind BTO, my little brother Robbie has joined Mum, Dad & brother Gary on the other side. Maybe Jeff Beck needs a drummer! He was an integral cog in our rock 'n' roll machine and we rocked the world together. #RIP #littlebrother #family pic.twitter.com/XASj6CVXzA
— Randy Bachman (@RandysVinylTap) January 13, 2023

Robbie Bachman, co-founding member and drummer of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 69.
Randy Bachman announced the death of his brother and bandmate in a social media post: “Another sad departure. The pounding beat behind BTO, my little brother Robbie has joined Mum, Dad & brother Gary on the other side. Maybe Jeff Beck needs a drummer! He was an integral cog in our rock ‘n’ roll machine and we rocked the world together.”
Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s core lineup consisted of Randy and Robbie Bachman and Fred Turner, following a previous run under the band name Brave Belt (which Randy formed after he quit The Guess Who). Another Bachman brother, Tim, was also a founding member of BTO, but was replaced after a couple of years by Blair Thornton.
During their heyday in the 1970s, BTO released several hit albums, including 1974’s chart-topping Not Fragile. Among the Canadian band’s most popular hits are the ubiquitous “Takin’ Care of Business,” the No. 1 single “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” and their breakthrough single “Let It Ride.” Another one of their memorable tunes, “Roll On Down the Highway,” which Robbie co-wrote, peaked at No. 14 in the US.
After BTO disbanded in early 1980, Robbie didn’t return to the band when they reunited in 1983 due to business conflicts with Randy and the other members. However, he did come back in 1988 and remained with the band until 2005.
Our condolences go out to Robbie Bachman’s family, friends, and bandmates during this difficult time. See the drummer and the rest of Bachman-Turner Overdrive performing their biggest hits in the clips below.

Son of a Sinner is a NUMBER 1 HIT FOR JELLY ROLL

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:00:07 GMT

Son of a Sinner is # 1

No. 1 hitmaker and multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll scores his first No. 1 on Country radio, as his debut Country single “Son Of A Sinner” sits at the top of the Billboard and Country Aircheck/MediaBase charts. Following a massive, history-making year that included selling out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, scoring his first Country radio No. 1 and two-week Rock No. 1, and releasing his label-debut album Ballads Of The Broken on BMG/Stoney Creek Records, the Antioch native has more than “cemented his rising mainstream stardom” (Tennessean). Amassing more than 4 Billion career streams, Jelly Roll’s “Son Of A Sinner” continues to dominate Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart for an astounding 20 straight weeks – marking the second-longest reign ever on the chart.

Written by Jelly Roll with fellow Nashville native ERNEST and David Ray Stevens, the Jelly shared with Billboard his appreciation for his first #1 single at Country radio, noting “There is no greater reward for a singer and songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee than to have the #1 song on Country radio. Now, imagine that happening to a guy that grew up in this town…a guy that, at every turn the first 25 years of his life, made the wrong decision. Imagine everyone telling that guy he had no chance at Country radio. ‘You’re too overweight, you have too many tattoos, they will never let another convicted criminal on Country radio’ - now imagine Country radio proving everyone wrong and taking the chance on the song, the message and the man. If you can imagine that, then you can understand why I’m so filled with gratitude as tears stream down my face while I type this: I currently have the number 1 song on Country radio. Thank you, Country Radio and all the Streaming Partners, for making ‘Son of a Sinner’ my first #1 at Country radio. I vow to never let you down or forget the chance you gave me when everyone told you not to! I want to take a second to thank my label STONEY CREEK AND BMG — Loba and his misfits — y’all took the biggest chance. Every label in town told me I had a better chance signing with a label in LA than to ever have a chance in this town with my history — not only did that not scare BMG, it made them want to double down and go all in!”

Last year ahead of his sold-out headlining date at his hometown venue, Bridgestone Arena, Jelly also shared with Billboard, “I want to keep making music that helps people,” and detailed the behind-the-scenes process of his song, “she” the soul-stirring ballad that brings the hidden perils of addiction into the light. Quickly resonating with fans, “she” encouraged people through the music video and Jelly’s partnership with Shatterproof to seek help with addiction and mental health. Watch the powerful video for “she” HERE.

Jelly’s next release from his highly anticipated forthcoming album will be “NEED A FAVOR,” which dictates “the internal fight between faith and vices” (American Songwriter), impacting radio February 13th. Ahead of its official radio release, the video for “NEED A FAVOR” will premiere this Friday, January 13, on YouTube, along with a live stream after party for fans HERE.

After independently building his own fanbase, the past year has marked Jelly Roll’s biggest to date. With his two-week rock No. 1 “Dead Man Walking” – his first No. 1 ever as an artist or songwriter – Jelly became the first act this decade to top the Rock charts while simultaneously having a Top 30 song on Country radio (“Son Of A Sinner”), and he is the first artist in Billboard history to do so with debut singles. It was also just over a year ago that Jelly Roll signed with BMG and sold-out the Ryman Auditorium in under an hour, prompting an immediate invitation to the historic Opry to make his debut.

KEEP UP WITH JELLY ROLL
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ABOUT JELLY ROLL:
Outright genre-bending singer/songwriter/rapper Jelly Roll has quietly been building a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. Since his days selling his mix tapes out of his car, he has constantly been releasing new music (more than 24 albums), touring relentlessly, consistently topping various iTunes charts, engaging a rabid fanbase and creating videos that have amassed nearly 2 billion views on YouTube. He pairs deeply personal lyrics with music that blends Old-school Rap, Classic Rock, Country and Soul to create music that is therapeutic, raw and tackles the heaviness in life.

His 2020 single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights, with more than 141 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA. Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, the former addict and drug dealer released his album Ballads of the Broken in 2021, ahead of his sold-out hometown show at the famous Ryman Auditorium, which sold out in under an hour. The introspective 10-track album shows Jelly Roll’s growth as an artist and man, drawing from his personal experiences to tell the story of a man who has been through the ringer and isn’t afraid to share his raw truth, featuring his multi-week No. 1 Rock hit “Dead Man Walking” and his No. 1 Country debut single “Son of a Sinner.” Now after a history-making “breakthrough year” (American Songwriter), having just sold-out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and released the riveting anthem “NEED A FAVOR” along with the soul-stirring ballad “she” from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, the reigning No. 1 of Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart for 20 weeks is well on his way to mainstream, multi-genre stardom.

Little River Band finishes up 2022 Tour with several SOLD OUT shows

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:48:14 GMT

THE LITTLE BAND THAT COULD

As Little River Band is settling in for a long winters nap and a little holiday respite, the several "SOLD OUT" shows did not go unnoticed by the music industry. This "little band that could" keeps on chugging right along into 2023 with the next tour being announced in the first week of January. Stream LRB Christmas above.

New Music

Bruce Wallace

NEW music is due out in 2023 by Little River Band. The newest member of the band is a proficient and prolific songwriter. Bruce Wallace who quickly became a fan favorite with his obvious joyous stage presence has written or co-written most of the songs on this new project. You can hear the fans chant BRUUUUUCE at all the Little River Band shows. A little owl told me there will be 14 songs on this new album.

About Bruce Wallace: Bruce Wallace is an Oklahoma native with an accomplished career as a musician and songwriter. He has performed with superstars such as Wynonna, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, Mindy Smith, and David Gates (of Bread). He has also written with hit songwriters Liz Rose, Randy Bachman, Rachel Proctor, Dave Berg, and Victoria Banks to name a few. Most recently his music can be heard on releases by Trace Adkins ("Damn You Bubba"), Dierks Bentley ("Gonna Die Young"), Montgomery Gentry ("So Called Life"), and Katie Armiger.

ABOUT LRB:

The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like:
“Reminiscing”, “Cool Change”, “Lonesome Loser”, “The Night Owls”, “Take It Easy On Me”, “Help Is on Its Way”, “Happy Anniversary”, “We Two”, “Man On Your Mind”, “The Other Guy”, and It’s A Long Way There”.
 
Worldwide album, CD sales and digital downloads now top 35 million and LRB has set a record for having had Top 10 hits for 6 consecutive years - In fact, they were the very first band to achieve that remarkable status! According to BMI, “Reminiscing” has garnered rare status with over 5 million airplays on American radio, and “Lady” is close behind with over 4 million airplays.

Bassist/vocalist Wayne Nelson joined the band in 1980, and worked alongside founding members with some of the most distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities, creating the unique LRB sound. In 1981, Nelson was recognized by world renowned Beatles producer Sir George Martin whom, while producing ‘Time Exposure’, chose Nelson to record lead vocals on two of the band’s biggest hits, “The Night Owls” and “Take It Easy On Me.” Later that same year guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Housden joined LRB bringing a rock element into the band’s sound   and helped contribute to their string of Top 10 hits. As band members departed, both Housden and Nelson worked together to bring LRB into the new millennium.

To date, lead singer/bassist Wayne Nelson has contributed his vocal and bass guitar talents on 22 Little River Band Albums/CD’s.  LRB continues to perform to sold out audiences, and Stephen Housden continues to write and participate in all things Little River Band.

In 2004 LRB was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame at the 18th Annual ARIA Music Awards and in September 2015 the band was awarded Casino Entertainer of the Year at the G2E Gaming Expo in Las Vegas Nevada.
Turning the page brings us to the current lineup of Little River Band…

Keyboardist Chris Marion is a Dove Award winning producer. Chris is the creator of all the orchestral arrangements and charts on The Big Box. It is amazing to watch him play, sing, and conduct from his riser!

Drummer Ryan Ricks has locked down the rhythm section, and rounds out the vocals with his incredible range. Great singing drummers are rare…and LRB is lucky to have Ryan as part of that all-important vocal blend.

Nashville Guitarist Colin Whinnery plays lead guitar, and shares lead vocal duties with Wayne. He continues to deliver a unique voice and a fresh outlook to the lead section.

Nashville Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Bruce Wallace plays rhythm guitar and adds a new layer to the vocal harmonies. The addition of Bruce to the line-up has added to the energy of the already highly energized LRB.

Early 2014 saw the release of Little River Band’s, ‘Cuts Like a Diamond,’ on Frontiers Records. “What If You’re Wrong,” went to #1 and stayed there for 3 weeks says Jim Shoe of CLASSX Radio.  “Forever You, Forever Me,” and “You Dream, I’ll Drive,” both climbed into the station’s TOP 3.

In November of 2016, LRB released, ‘The Hits…Revisited,’ on Wurld Records - a CD consisting of 9 re-recorded hits along with 2 new songs.

May of 2017 brought the release of ‘The Big Box’ - a box set consisting of 6 discs’s featuring a DVD with live footage from their 40th Anniversary Tour.

In November of 2020, during the Pandemic, and in partnership with TIME LIFE, the orchestral accompanied ear candy ‘BLACK TIE,’ was released to rave reviews.

Bringing their vocal and musical energy along with great arrangements to their timeless classic hits, each show creates new memories for the audience. The band enjoys watching their fans fall in love with the songs all over again as they are swept up by the show’s powerful performance and the volume of hits from LRB’s history.

With 90 -100 dates being scheduled for their 2022-2023 tour, Little River Band is hotter than ever selling out shows and making music coast to coast continuing their legacy of being “the best singing band in the world.”

Little River Band is:
Wayne Nelson: Lead Vocals/Bass
Chris Marion: Keyboards/Vocals
Ryan Ricks: Drums/Percussion/Vocals
Colin Whinnery:   Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals
Bruce Wallace: Guitar/Vocals

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