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Powerhouse couple, Joe & Martina, have released their long awaited debut EP, Easy To Love. The new music was produced by Joe Costa and Ben Watts, Mixed by Ben Watts and Mastered by Alex Dobbert. Studio musicians on the project included Grady Saxman: Drums and Programming, Paul Amundson: Bass, Allan Benton: Bass and Background Vocals, Sol Philcox-Littlefield: Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Lee Turner: Piano, B3 and Keyboards, Joe Costa: Acoustic Guitar, Bruce Gillespie: Background Vocals, Preston Wait: Fiddle and Eddy Dunlap: Steel Guitar. Easy To Love is available for streaming and download on all digital music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Pandora, Amazon Music and more here.
"Martina and I have seen so much life, made new friends and heard so many stories from all the time we've spent in bars all across the nation playing music. I think that is really what this EP is about. It is the life events we've witnessed or experienced under the neon lights,” shared Joe Costa. “The heartbreak (Hangover) to getting over the heartbreak (Rhinestoned) to finding that one who is perfect for you (Easy To Love) and expressing that love/affection (Brighter Than Neon)." "I don't think I have ever been more proud of the singer-songwriters we have become over the last decade,” expressed Martina Costa. “When the journey becomes hard, we don't quit and these four songs show that." “It was a blast working on this EP with Joe & Martina,” reflects Co-Producer - Ben Watts “To me, it perfectly reflects their growth and years of honing ‘their sound’ With genuine, well-crafted songwriting and production elements that pay homage to the past while keeping a firm foothold in the present. I hope country fans love this as much as I do!” Once shows stopped in 2020 Joe & Martina had to find a way to keep being creative and decided it would be a good time to record some new music. This collection of songs is a perfect representation of what they have experienced as people and the growth they have shared as artists. It still has true country roots that people know and expect from their music. The couple went outside the box and experimented more with sounds than ever before. This project is a perfect marriage of today's music and the classic country sounds the couple grew up on. Easy To Love Track List: 1. Brighter Than Neon (Joe Costa, Dustin Huff, Ray Fulcher) 2. Hangover (Joe Costa, Cassidy Lynn, Dan Wilson) 3. Rhinestoned (Joe Costa, Erin Enderlin, Kimberly Kelly) 4. Easy To Love (Joe Costa, Dustin Huff, Kelsey Hart, Kelby Costner) Joe & Martina are hitting the road to promote their new music. Performance and tour dates below: Joe & Martina Tour & Performance Dates: July 10 - Lynchburg, TN - Lynchburg Music Fest July 28 - Paso Robles, CA - CA Midstate Fair More dates coming soon … Stay current with everything Joe & Martina on their website: JoeandMartina.com. follow @joeandmartina on Facebook, Instagram Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel for the latest videos. Joe & Martina’s music is available on all digital platforms Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, Pandora and Amazon Music About Joe & Martina: Johnny and June. George and Tammy. Waylon and Jessi. Garth and Trisha. Like the Country music royalty before them, Joe & Martina possess a mutual respect for their craft and the love held for each other is evident whether on or off the stage. Their music unfolds as communicative storytelling through complementary harmonies; It’s a sonic love story unveiled with Bakersfield edge, a touch of modern influence, and the elusive guitar solo. As independent artists, Joe & Martina continuously flex their creative muscles while remaining faithful to their roots and releasing undeniably “Country” material. Songs such as “Hometown Summer Nights,” “Middle of Nowhere, USA,” and “I’ve Been Around” have garnered the married duo numerous accolades including a spotlight by Billboard as an ”Artist to Watch”, an official stage performance at CMA Fest, and allowed the couple to grace the cover of Horse & Agriculture Magazine. Despite a global pandemic resulting in the near halt of the entertainment industry, 2020 earmarked Joe & Martina’s biggest year yet. They appropriately changed their artist name from “Terra Bella” to “Joe & Martina,” authentically marketing themselves just as they are—Country music’s next legendary powerhouse couple—and released Top 30 hit “Give Me Back the 90’s” featuring their GRAMMY-winning idol, John Berry. The single peaked at No. 28 on Music Row’s Country Breakout Chart and the duo was the only unsigned act in the Top 30 for a number of weeks as their colorful, nostalgia-filled music video premiered via Billboard.com—another major milestone for a complete DIY act. Joe, who was the original bass player for the now multi-platinum artist Luke Combs, quickly elevated his lyrical credibility as a songwriter having co-written “Don’t Tempt Me” off of Comb’s This One’s For You and has since been recognized as a producer for not only Joe & Martina material, but rising singer-songwriters such as Allie Colleen, Dustin Huff, and social media sensation Taylor Ray Holbrook. To boot, Martina’s emotionally-charged vocal delivery and exuberant stage presence continues to captivate audiences across the country. Together for over a decade, Joe & Martina secure their position on show-bills alongside Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, Jon Pardi, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, and more. As Terra Bella, Joe and Martina were introduced to esteemed producer/guitarist, Johnny Garcia, who began to coach and produce their material in between tour legs with Garth Brooks. In 2016, the debut EP Road To Forever came to fruition and scored the duo's first Billboard Indicator (#51) and Music Row (#42) charting song with the single "You've Got That Somethin'." Originally from California's Central Valley, Joe & Martina’s agricultural upbringing prepared them for the intense routine and dedication that’s necessary for establishing a career in the entertainment business. As individuals, Joe was active on his family farm harvesting crops and raising livestock, while Martina was a practicing equestrian and rodeo queen. The two were introduced through their musical passion and soon after, the evolution of their creative endeavors blossomed simultaneously with their love for each other. The couple married in January 2012 before moving 2,200 miles east to “Music City, USA” to further pursue their artistry. 
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General Hospital's cliffhanger was Trina entering her party with blood all over her head and face. This scene sparked back memories of the 1976 super natural horror thriller "Carrie." The movie Carrie starred Sissy Spacek. Another question we can ask ourselves during this holiday weekend is this: Is Spencer being recast? The guy in the mask was obviously young.
The actor that plays Spencer Cassadine is Nicolas Joseph Bechtel (born February 15, 2005) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Spencer Cassadine (2013–2020) on ABC's General Hospital and the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle. He is now 16 years old. Normally when soaps bring in a character that has its face covered up, that means they are trying to stall for time until they can get the regular character back on set. In any event, BACK STAGE PASS NEWS wants to wish everyone a safe and HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Here is a music video sharing the American Spirit.  As Ava and Nicole stood chatting at the counter, Rafe sat at the table drinking wine and listening to the stuffed bear. What is going on with Rafe? Why is this man hearing a stuffed animal talk to him? Do Days viewers have to worry about Rafe's sanity? Rafe and AvaDo the viewers think that Rafe has honest feelings for Ava or is he just with her because he can't have Nicole or shouldn't have Nicole? When he is alone with her in bed, he seems to be totally in to her but as soon as he is away from Ava his mind wanders to Nicole. Rafe and NicoleDo the viewers want to see Rafe get together with Nicole? Does it almost feel like the writers are writing these scenes for a single Nicole as opposed to her being a married to Eric Nicole? When will the viewers believe that Nicole has waited long enough for her husband to come home? Why did this man get married just to leave his wife and the daughter he proclaims to love? How long is long enough to wait for a husband to come home. Do you give it 6 months, a year or two. In most states in the United States you can get a divorce for constructive abandonment if you spouse does not have sex with you for a year. Ava and Nicole Ava and Nicole are friends. Will this triangle that is forming between Ava, Rafe and Nicole end the relationship between these two women? What are these two going to think about Rafe after he strangled the bear? Where do you think the writers are going with this? Do you want to see Rafe stay with Ava or do you want him to get together with Nicole just in time for Eric to come back to Salem? You have to know , the husband always comes back. Please comment what you want to see happen at the bottom of this article where it says comment. Take a listen to this song and feel free to share it if it gives you comfort.  NEW YORK, N.Y. – As parts of the world re-open after more than a year under COVID-19 restrictions, entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus and emerging Australian artist FIREROSE deliver their new collaboration, "New Day," available everywhere today just in time for the 4th of July holiday. To celebrate the launch, Cyrus appeared on CNN's "New Day" morning broadcast and FIREROSE joined him on Australia's "Today Show." Cyrus and FIREROSE co-wrote "New Day" virtually on Zoom, which is captured in a cinematic music video. Click HERE to watch. "I learned a long time ago, persistence is to the quality of character of a human being, as carbon is to steel. FIREROSE is the very definition of persistence, combined with a tremendous amount of talent as a songsmith, vocalist and producer. Her persistence has paid off, she’s getting her chance. That’s all you can ever ask for in this business. She earned it. She never gave up. I admire that,” Cyrus shared. FIREROSE shared her thoughts on the collaboration, "Cyrus always says 'nothing is as powerful as a song whose time has come.' That really sums up this moment for me. I always believed my purpose would be fulfilled through music. I’m so excited for the release of New Day and this timely song Cyrus and I wrote and recorded together." ABOUT FIREROSE: Australian-born singer/songwriter FIREROSE has a fuse to captivate and transfix listeners with her distinctive, stylistic voice and stage presence. Most recently, FIREROSE co-wrote the mesmerizing "New Day" single with Billy Ray Cyrus. Throughout her career, FIREROSE has performed regularly at The Viper Room, The Rainbow Room as well as South by Southwest® (SXSW®), gaining a loyal following of passionate fans. FIREROSE moved from Sydney to Los Angeles when she was 19 and since then has gained respect and recognition for previous releases, including "Fragile Handling," “Way Out" and “No Holding Fire.” FIREROSE is a storyteller, infusing her soulful vocals with unforgettable melodies and fiercely personal lyrics. Be sure to follow FIREROSE on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Spotify. ABOUT BILLY RAY CYRUS: Throughout his nearly three-decade career of Billboard chart success that put him in the same company as Carlos Santana and Louis Armstrong, Billy Ray Cyrus has achieved global success as a singer, songwriter, actor, producer and philanthropist. Most recently, he celebrated the highest RIAA® 14x Diamond-certified song in recorded music history with Lil Nas X on the worldwide smash, “Old Town Road (Remix ft. Billy Ray Cyrus).” When asked about his genre-bending approach to music, Cyrus recently shared, “My philosophy to making music is no limitations. No rules, no limits, no preconceived notions. Don’t try to think inside the box or outside the box, just think like there is no box.” The critically and commercially acclaimed superstar has established himself as a household name across multiple areas of the entertainment landscape, including music, television, theater and more. When one scopes out Cyrus’ trophy case, the awards are represented across all genres: GRAMMY® Awards, Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV VMA Moonmen, Country Music Association Awards, American Music Awards and Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Juno Awards, among many other accolades. The Flatwoods, KY native exploded onto the music scene when his first album, Some Gave All, debuted on the all-genre Billboard album chart at No. 1 and stayed there for a record-breaking 17 weeks in 1992. The lead single, "Achy Breaky Heart," became a phenomenon and went multi-platinum. After "Achy Breaky Heart," Cyrus followed up with back-to-back hits “It Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Crying Anymore,” “Wher'm I Gonna Live When I Get Home?” and the anthemic “Some Gave All.” Cyrus knocked himself out of the top Billboard position with his second No. 1 album, It Won’t Be The Last, featuring smash hits “In the Heart of a Woman,” “Words By Heart” and “Somebody New.” His success continued with dozens more singles that redefined country music. He also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in the series Doc and Still The King, as well as the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana with his daughter Miley. To keep up with Cyrus, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and visit billyraycyrus.com.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Multi-award-winning bluegrass artist and Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent along with her Grammy award-winning band, The Rage, is set to headline the world-famous Ryman Auditorium Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm as part of Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman. The “Queen of Bluegrass” is certain to delight the audience during this Nashville summer tradition with both classic crowd-pleasers and new tunes from her latest album, Music Is What I See. Their unmatched energy graces every stage they perform on through their timeless yet inventive bluegrass sounds. To purchase tickets, visit HERE. “Anytime I get to step on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium is a wonderful day,” shares Vincent. “This is hallowed ground and the sound that resonates with every note is magical. We will be playing songs from my new album Music Is What I See as well as fan favorites from the past. This will be an exciting evening and I hope you will join us!” Vincent recently released her latest album Music Is What I See. Her high-spirited energy is clearly present through her soaring vocals, blend of new tunes, and fresh arrangements of classics such as the first-ever recorded bluegrass version of the classic, “Unchained Melody,” which she recently debuted live at the Grand Ole Opry. Leading up to the album release, Vincent was featured in People.com, Taste of Country, and Wide Open Country, where each outlet premiered a new single. Growing up performing in her family’s band, The Sally Mountain Show, music was not just something she loved, it was a way of life. This shows in every track, whether referring to “What Ain’t To Be Just Might Happen” written by Porter Wagoner or “Like I Could,” which was written by Jeannie Seely, Erin Enderlin, and Bobby Tomberlin, the Grand Ole Opry weaves throughout this entire project. With her brand new album and a growing tour schedule, “The Queen of Bluegrass” is back in full swing! For more information and to keep up with everything Rhonda Vincent, visit her website and follow her social channels below. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website About Rhonda Vincent: The Grammy-winning Queen of Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent began her professional music career at the age of five, singing with her family’s band, the Sally Mountain Show. She picked up the mandolin at eight and the fiddle at twelve, performing with the family band at festivals on weekends. Rhonda struck out on her own, singing with the Grand Ole Opry’s Jim Ed Brown. Her opportunity eventually led to a deal with Rebel Records. Her work caught the attention of Giant Nashville’s president, James Stroud, who signed Vincent to record two contemporary country albums. After Giant, she signed with Rounder Records where her passion for traditional bluegrass music flourished. With the release of her debut album “Back Home Again,” “The Wall Street Journal” crowned Rhonda Vincent the New Queen of Bluegrass. She’s a multi-award winner, with a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album (2017), Entertainer of the Year (2001), Song of the Year (2004), and an unprecedented 7 consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (2000 – 2006). Her powerful vocal style transcends the boundaries of bluegrass music, as evidenced in her collaboration with Dolly Parton on the Elton John / Bernie Taupin Tribute Project “Restoration” 2018. Rhonda Vincent’s lifelong dream came true when she became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on February 6, 2021.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-instrumentalist JOHN McEUEN is back with a new recording of the Americana classic, “HEY JOE,” featuring the OAK RIDGE BOYS. The new single impacts July 2, and is the second release ahead of McEuen’s upcoming album, THE NASHVILLE SESSIONS, set to drop later this summer. After ending his 50-year run with the NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, which he co-founded, McEuen moved to Nashville earlier this year. He came to Nashville because its where he wants to spend this phase of his decades-long career. “In sports, the fourth quarter is usually the most exciting, and a lot can happen in it,” McEuen says. “I came to Nashville because this part of my career is my fourth quarter, and I have a lot of things I want to do.” In true John McEuen style, there’s a story behind each track that’s as enticing as the music itself. “Hey Joe” and The Nashville Sessions are the result of collaborations collected and perfected over many years. McEuen and the Oak Ridge Boys originally recorded the vocals for “Hey Joe” in 1984. It wasn’t until he got to Nashville that McEuen felt he could devote the time and attention to putting the final touches on it. The lead-off single, “Back In History,” was released in late June. McEuen co-wrote “Back in History” with the legendary LEON RUSSELL after Leon’s son invited him to visit their home after bumping into one another late one night, just off Broadway in Nashville. John tells the rest. “At Leon’s about 45 minutes later, as I played guitar and we talked about world events in his basement studio, Leon said ‘I didn’t know you played like that. Keep it going. Let’s write a song.’ A few hours later we were done,” McEuen says. “Leon sang, played drums, keyboard, and I did the strings -- guitars, bass, and mandolin on a cheapo mando in the studio I borrowed, and ‘Back in History’ was born that night.” In addition to the Oak Ridge Boys and Russell, the upcoming album features collaborations like “MY WARFARE,” with American Roots superstar MARTHA REDBONE. McEuen calls the song “one of my finest folk music recordings.” McEuen’s long-time picking partner and fellow Dirt Band alum JOHN CABLE provides support on “DOWN BY THE SEA.” The album closes with a special, spoken-word track that cements McEuen’s skills as a great American storyteller. “THE NEWSMAN,” which takes listeners back to 1967 for a story about "a very influential person," is taken from his recent book, THE LIFE I’VE PICKED (Chicago Review press) about his life in music. “HEY JOE” drops Friday, July 2, with the full album THE NASHVILLE SESSIONS following July 22. The Nashville Sessions – Track List
 ABOUT JOHN McEUEN: John McEuen has been entertaining audiences as an entertainer, string player, and storyteller for more than 50 years. As a co-founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, he recorded and performed until 2017. Previous albums include Made In Brooklyn (2016, Winner, Best American Album - Independent Record Manufacturers), String Wizards (2006), and The Music of the West (2007, Winner, Western Heritage Award). The recipient of two Grammy Awards, John continues to record new music and spoken word tracks (with music), as well as touring the country with his band and multimedia show. John and his wife, Marilyn, make their home in Franklin, TN. For more information, visit johnmceuen.com. For John McEuen media inquiries or other requests, contact Michael DeVault: [email protected]  Big Loud Records’ MULTI-PLATINUM star Chris Lane captures the anticipation – and anxiousness – of becoming a dad in the tender ballad “Ain’t Even Met You Yet,” out everywhere today. With a reflective, middle-of-the-night vocal and acoustic-guitar foundation, the new father looks forward with a heartwarming message to his son, Dutton Walker Lane, letting him know just how much he is loved. Penned by Lane (with Michael Lotten and Jordan Walker) ahead of Dutton’s June 8 arrival, the autobiographical track was first heard in the sentimental music video recapping his and wife Lauren’s journey to parenthood. The two opened up to PEOPLE about embracing teamwork and humor in their first few weeks as Mom and Dad, plus shared exclusive family photos. For more, check out their interview here and the 6/25 print issue, on stands nationwide now. As Lane prepares to hit the road, tickets are on sale today for his headline FILL THEM BOOTS TOUR. The coast-to-coast run kicks off on October 28 and runs through March 2022, with support from Tyler Rich, ERNEST and Lily Rose. For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com. Live Nation is the official promoter of the tour. For a full list of Lane’s upcoming tour dates, click here. “Fill Them Boots” is Lane’s latest single climbing the Country radio charts, and kicked off a wave of new music from the hitmaker including the nostalgic feel-good jam “Summer Job Money,” tenderhearted tribute “That’s What Mamas Are For” and “Tequila On A Boat” – his sun-drunk collaboration with Dustin Lynch, already named one of this summer’s best songs by Country Now and Sounds Like Nashville. The complete list of dates for Lane’s FILL THEM BOOTS TOUR are as follows: Oct 28 – Memphis, TN – Soundstage at Graceland* Oct 29 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall* Oct 30 – Birmingham, AL – The Avondale* Nov 04 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre* Nov 05 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center* Nov 06 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room* Nov 19 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center* Nov 20 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom* Nov 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater* Jan 13 – Boston, MA – House of Blues^ Jan 14 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount^ Jan 15 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome^ Jan 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore^ Jan 27 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium^ Jan 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^ Jan 29 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House^ Feb 02 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern^ Feb 03 –San Diego, CA – SOMA^ Feb 04 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues^ Feb 10 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic^ Feb 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre^ Feb 17 – Seattle, WA – The Neptune^ Feb 18 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom^ Feb 19 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre^ Feb 25 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz^ Feb 26 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues^ March 04 – Washington DC – The Fillmore^ March 06 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore^ March 10 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom^ March 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues^ March 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre^ * with Tyler Rich ^ with ERNEST All dates feature Lily Rose KEEP UP WITH CHRIS LANEWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE ABOUT CHRIS LANE: Chris Lane’s star continues to rise with over 1.2 BILLION on-demand streams and three #1 hits - PLATINUM “Big, Big Plans,” 2X PLATINUM “I Don’t Know About You,” and PLATINUM “Fix.” Stacking his milestones with a pair of all-star collaborations, Lane teamed up with LA-based artist/producer Gryffin on the infectious track “Hold You Tonight” after his smash 2X PLATINUM single “Take Back Home Girl” with Tori Kelly. Lane has been spotlighted in PEOPLE’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive issue, scored nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, ACM Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards, plus appeared on TODAY, The Bachelor, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and CONAN. Lane has shared the bill with A-list acts including Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley, and Dan + Shay, and is set to headline his FILL THEM BOOTS TOUR this fall. Now kicking off his next chapter with brand-new single, “Fill Them Boots,” Lane has also dropped “Summer Job Money,” “That’s What Mamas Are For,” and is featured on Dustin Lynch's "Tequila On A Boat.” The Kernersville, NC-native married Lauren Bushnell in 2019, after popping the question with “Big, Big Plans.” The pair recently welcomed their son – Dutton Walker Lane, and the first-time dad opened up about the anticipation of parenthood in his new track “Ain’t Even Met You Yet,” out now.  Longtime Country hitmaker, Sara Evans, joined award-winning broadcaster and podcaster, Candy O’Terry and Music City Mentor, Jacy Dawn Valeras on their current episode of their joint podcast project, Country Music Success Stories with Candy O’Terry. They say you should never meet your idols because you might be disappointed, but when Candy and Jacy pulled up to Sara Evan's home just outside of Nashville, and she greeted them with a warm hug and a welcoming smile at the door, they knew that their time together with Sara would be very special. Country Music Success Stories with Candy O’Terry is well on the way to becoming a success story on its own. Subscribe to the podcast here and listen on all podcast platforms here.
“I loved welcoming Candy and Jacy into my home to talk about my life and career,” shared Sara Evans. “They were the sweetest!” “This might be my favorite interview so far,” says Candy O'Terry. “With five #1 songs, an ACM Award for Top Female Vocalist, a CMA for Video of the Year, Grammy, Billboard, BMI, R&R, CMA & ACM nominations, and 10 studio albums, Sara Evans is a success story by any standard, but it is her personal story that really blew us away. Turns out, the girl next door who sang Suds in the Bucket really did grow up on a farm in Missouri, with the clothes hanging out on the line.” “Having the opportunity to sit down and talk with Sara, an artist I have personally admired for so long, was truly a career highlight for me,” shared Jacy Dawn Valeras. “The wisdom and advice she graciously and honestly gave me to pass along to our listeners has been one of my favorite moments in the podcast so far.” Future guests will include Jim Messina, Bill Anderson, John Schneider, Jim Vest, Chris Lindsey, Pam Lewis and many others, including surprise guests along the way. Past guests have included Collin Raye, Aimee Mayo, John and Robin Berry, Steve Dorff, Naomi Judd, Jeannie Seely, Crystal Gayle, Lori McKenna, Karen Staley, Kent Blazy, Larry Strickland, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang. The popular podcast is the 2021 winner of two Awards of Distinction recognized by the Communicator Awards for Best Host, and Best Music-based Podcast. The popular podcast made its debut on in the top #25 on Apple Podcasts USA Music Interviews Chart and has been picked up by iHeartMedia, the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally and RADIO.COM which is powered by Entercom, the 2nd largest radio group in the country and the top podcast producer which includes 800+ streaming stations across the US. In this Nashville based podcast, radio legend & master interviewer Candy O’Terry goes straight to the pros to hear their stories. From singers to producers, songwriters to record label executives, radio programmers and DJ’s to PR and marketing pros, every episode is a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the country music industry. If you want to make it in Nashville, you need a roadmap. Music City Mentor and Founder of Platinum Circle Media, Jacy Dawn Valeras provides valuable advice about everything from writer's rounds to online marketing and building a network that will go the distance After spending a week together in Nashville with the idea of doing a 4-part series for O’Terry’s award-winning podcast and radio program The Story Behind Her Success, the two realized that the city was rich with stories to tell and that a platform for music industry stories, combined with the rich content Valeras had accumulated through her YouTube series, might be a hit. As life-long singers and country music fans, Candy & Jacy have a clear vision of the guests they seek. “We’re on the lookout for women and men who aren’t afraid to tell the world how they got to where they are today in the music business, including the good times when they were riding high, and the bad times when they were on the verge of giving up. These stories are meant to teach and inspire others to take a chance on living their dreams.” Stay current with Country Music Success Stories on the website countrymusicsuccessstories.com and stay up to date on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Stay current with Candy O’Terry on her website candyoterry.com and follow her on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Stay current with Jacy Dawn Valeras on her websites jacydawnvaleras.com and platinumcirclemedia.com and follow her on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About Sara Evans: Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans is at the top of her game. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades, her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot and was certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. Sara’s “stunning, country voice” (Rolling Stone) has earned her the prestigious Academy of Country Music Top Female vocalist accolade as well as numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT and Grammy Awards nominations. In addition, the CMA awarded Video of the Year honors for her hit chart-topping single, "Born to Fly" from her landmark double-platinum album of the same name. Evans’ discography also includes the platinum-selling studio albums Real Fine Place and Restless as well as the gold-certified projects Stronger and No Place That Far. Sara has continued to forge her bold, creative path with Copy That, which opened at #1 on the iTunes Country chart, released on her own Born To Fly Records on May 15, 2020. The 13-song collection, spanning six decades, showcased Evans’ distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music, songs that have inspired her life and career, as well as shining a spotlight on some little-known gems. Copy That follows her critically acclaimed Words, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart in 2017. Last year brought album and touring collaborations with her children, Avery and Olivia Barker, for The Barker Family Band. Sara released her memoir, Born To Fly, on September 8, 2020 through Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Named after her landmark double-platinum album, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, Born To Fly finds Evans opening up and sharing stories not only about her career and what it is like living in the spotlight, but about what inspires her and how her faith keeps her strong. For more information on Sara Evans, visit SaraEvans.com and engage with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Candy O’Terry: Candy O’Terry is an award-winning broadcaster and podcaster. Known as Boston’s Beloved Radio Voice, she spent 25 years on the air at Magic 106.7/WMJX. As the Founder of My Dove Productions, the Candy O Radio Network co-founder of the newly formed Two Dreams Entertainment, Candy’s lens is focused on storytelling. She is the host of The Story Behind Her Success weekly podcast and radio series, The Speaker Coach podcast, 16 Life Lessons Motivation Monday feature, and the Nashville-based podcast series Country Music Success Stories featuring business partner, Music City Mentor, Jacy Valeras. Chosen by her peers as the 2015 Massachusetts Broadcaster of the Year, Candy is the winner of 52 local and national awards. Known for her unique ability to turn any interview into an easy conversation, she has interviewed 800 women from every walk of life, and counting. A lifelong singer, Candy’s full-length CD Dream Come True includes songs heard around the world. She’s no stranger to TV and film, having served as the center judge for 7 seasons on the Emmy Award-winning TV talent show Community Auditions, and as an actress in 4 independent feature films. Born in New York City and raised in Connecticut, Candy came to Boston as a 1-meter diving champion for Boston College. The Co-Founder of Boston Women in Media & Entertainment, she is a sought after public speaker, communications coach, emcee, voice over talent, influencer and endorser. The consummate performer, Candy O has never met a microphone she didn’t love! Jacy Dawn Valeras: Jacy Dawn Valeras has spent her entire career focused on both the performance and the business side of country music. Born and raised just outside of Boston, she started singing professionally at 13 and by 19, Jacy Dawn was opening for country music legends like Reba and Willie at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, the Bluebird Café and the Texas Troubadour Theatre. When vocal issues caused her to press pause on her singing career, Jacy Dawn knew she could combine her experience as a performer with her love of social media marketing, graphic design and content creation. In 2012, she launched her Nashville-based company, Platinum Circle Media with a client roster that includes country music superstars, record labels and Fortune 500 companies who come to her for what she does naturally: create star power. As the creator and host of the popular YouTube series Music City Mentor, Jacy Dawn shares her wisdom with rising artists and has developed a unique platform devoted to mentorship with over 250 thousand views and counting. In 2020, she joined forces with Boston radio legend Candy O’Terry to create the award-winning Nashville-based podcast series Country Music Success Stories where music industry icons open the doors to their homes to share firsthand how they got to where they are today. In 2021, Valeras and O’Terry formed Two Dreams Entertainment, LLC with a vision to expand their brand through the creation of a robust website: countrymusicsuccessstories.com, YouTube channel, vlog, and educational summits for the next generation of country music stars.  Starting the summer off with a bang, Country music chart-topper and visionary entrepreneur, Granger Smith and his brothers, Tyler and Parker, today officially announce the most exciting addition to their Yee Yee brand yet, Yee Yee Radio, launching Friday, July 2, in partnership with Anthony Lay, better known as Antman. “Over the last several years we’ve seen the Yee Yee brand grow and grow," says Granger. "We’ve seen a community of Yee Yee Nation united by faith, family and the outdoors celebrate everything for which it stands. For every commute to work, bonfire, tailgate, pre-party, camping trip, hunting lodge, fishing cabin, long day in the cab of a tractor or pickup truck, Yee Yee Radio is now the sound of that community." The online radio station and mobile app was formed with the belief that music can unite us all. Ahead of the launch, listeners are able to download the mobile app in the app store HERE or listen live on the website HERE. Fans who listen to Yee Yee Radio will be the first to know Granger’s upcoming tour dates and will get exclusive access to everything Yee Yee. If you tune in now, you’ll hear Granger’s country-boy alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., putting the finishing touches on the station, gearing up for the launch next week. In true Yee Yee fashion, when the station goes live, listeners can expect a mix of music specifically dedicated to the hard-working man who values God, country, family, the outdoors and living life to the fullest, along with the platinum-selling artist’s full song catalog at the forefront. “We are always thinking of ways to grow the brand and continuously push ourselves daily to engage more and more people and deliver the quality they deserve and expect from the Yee Yee brand,” explains Tyler Smith, Granger’s Manager, Yee Yee partner and brother. “Yee Yee Radio has been a project that has been in our back pocket for a little while, and when Antman brought us the idea that he would help run it, we knew the time was now. We think Yee Yee Nation, and the new legion of listeners of Yee Yee Radio will agree, whether driving down a backroad or sitting in the office wishing you were driving a backroad, Yee Yee Radio is your station!” Before solely focusing on his PICTURE THIS! With The AntMan podcast on YouTube Antman programmed several country stations for iHeartRadio over the past 23 years including: KTST in Oklahoma City, OK; WSIX in Nashville, TN; KNIX in Phoenix, AZ; and KASE and KVET in Austin, TX. When asked if he’d ever get back into radio, he explained, “This right here is why I never said ‘NEVER!’ “I couldn’t be more honored to partner up with Granger and the Yee Yee brand to launch this radio station,” says Antman, Yee Yee Radio partner. “It’s been a breath of fresh air programming and putting this together, and we believe it will be for the listener too. For those that call the Yee Yee Nation home, Yee Yee Radio is the soundtrack for our way of life!” Yee Yee Radio is just one of Granger’s many business ventures. An established artist, his current single “Hate You Like I Love You” from his album, Country Things, is currently climbing the Country radio charts and has racked up nearly 20 million on demand streams. Listen HERE. He also owns Yee Yee Apparel, an outdoor, lifestyle brand, with his brothers and keeps busy with his alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., his family YouTube Show “The Smiths,” the Granger Smith Podcast, his No. 1 book “If You’re City, If You’re Country,” the hero-honoring documentary “They Were There: A Hero’s Documentary,” and the River Kelly Fund. For more information on Granger Smith, visit his website HERE. To download the Yee Yee Radio mobile app in the app store HERE or listen live on the website HERE. Cassadee Pope’s Latest Single “What The Stars See” Gets the offrami Treatment in Vibey Remix6/19/2021  Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Cassadee Pope, is kicking off the next chapter in her musical evolution by blending the two genres of music closest to her heart – the energetic angst of her pop-punk days and the soulful songwriting and storytelling of Country music. Cassadee’s latest single, “What The Stars See” featuring Karen Fairchild and Lindsay Ell, is an explosive anthem for anyone who's been curious about an ex and wishing to get a glimpse of their life from a more celestial perspective. Available now, “What The Stars See,” gets a vibe check from acclaimed Electronic/Dance producer, offrami. The mid-tempo dance cut of the track provides a whole new mood to the already powerful song just in time for summer! LISTEN: “What The Stars See” Featuring Karen Fairchild and Lindsay Ell - offrami Remix “To take a song from its original form and transform it into a completely different atmosphere takes such talent,” says Pope. “offrami did an amazing job of breathing a new energy into ‘What The Stars See.’ He has given it a new life and I’m so excited for fans to have this version to rock out to now!” Stay tuned for even more new music from Cassadee Pope this year! For additional information on Cassadee Pope, please visit: YouTube TikTok Website About Cassadee Pope: Cassadee Pope is a GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter who is gearing up to release all-new music in 2021. Last year, Cassadee released her first acoustic solo album co-produced by Pope alongside Todd Lombardo. The project followed her album, STAGES, featuring hit singles "Take You Home," "One More Red Light," and "If My Heart Had a Heart.” From fronting rock band, Hey Monday, to winning Season 3 of "The Voice" and releasing her #1 debut album Frame by Frame, Cassadee has effortlessly re-arranged the lines of Country and Pop. She has experienced tremendous success throughout her career, with Platinum-selling single, "Wasting All These Tears," being awarded with "Breakthrough Video of the Year" at the 2014 CMT Music Awards and her #1 hit "Think of You" with Chris Young receiving a 2017 Grammy nomination for "Best Country Duo/Group." Cassadee has toured extensively, joining legendary artists Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley, playing London's iconic O2 Arena during C2C: Country to Country Festival, and earning the distinction of the only Country artist to perform at 2018's Warped Tour. Cassadee performed "If My Heart Had a Heart" on the TODAY show and toured with Maren Morris on her GIRL: THE WORLD TOUR. Cassadee continued to tour throughout the spring of 2019 as the headliner of the "2019 CMT Next Women of Country Tour," which brought the franchise outside of the U.S. for the first time ever.  Becky Buller NASHVILLE, TN (June 15, 2021) — Bluegrass label Dark Shadow Recording is celebrating multiple 2nd round IBMA nominations for their roster of artists. President of the label, producer and recording artist Stephen Mougin, is nominated for Album of The Year as well as 10-time IBMA award-winning artist Becky Buller. Buller is nominated for nine awards overall and multi-talented musician Rick Faris is nominated for Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. A full list of the 2nd round IBMA nominations for Dark Shadow Recording Artists can be found below. 2021 IBMA 2ND ROUND BALLOT (Voting Ends June 21st) BECKY BULLER
RICK FARIS
ABOUT DARK SHADOW RECORDING Dark Shadow Recording is a full-service studio and record label led by award-winning Stephen Mougin, located on a hilltop that surveys Music City's electric skyline. The label produces and turns out music from some of the industry's most promising artists in the Bluegrass, Americana, Country, and Folk genres.  MONTCLAIR, NJ - June 12, 2021 -- Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, husband-and-wife cofounders of bluegrass/Americana band Nefesh Mountain announced the birth of their daughter Willow Zasloff Lindberg on social media today. Willow was born on June 10, weighing 8 pounds 3 oz, and 19 inches long. The couple said on their Instagram post: "Friends, we are so proud to welcome the newest member of Nefesh Mountain and our family! She is so beautiful and we can hardly believe she’s real. For years we always said ‘we will have a baby if it’s God’s will’…so we named her Willow. Thank you everyone for being on this journey with us and carrying us through. The delivery was perfect and she is a miracle. Her brother and sister are madly in love. We can’t wait for everyone to meet her." Willow was “released” just one day before the couple’s new album, Songs For The Sparrows, which came out on Friday, June 11. She will join her siblings Millie and Zander at home.  NASHVILLE, TN—June 11, 2021—Opry member and Grammy Award-winning country icon Clint Black announces his “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour featuring his singer/actress wife Lisa Hartman Black. This marks the first time Clint and Lisa will perform a full tour together. Tickets for the tour, which begins on November 18th, go on sale today at www.clintback.com/tour, through TicketMaster and at each venue’s website. “I’m so happy to be doing live concerts again,” commented Black. “I’m even more excited to get to November, when Lisa and I will tour together. We have a very special show planned and can’t wait to take it on the road!” NASHVILLE, TN—June 11, 2021—Opry member and Grammy Award-winning country icon Clint Black announces his “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour featuring his singer/actress wife Lisa Hartman Black. This marks the first time Clint and Lisa will perform a full tour together. Tickets for the tour, which begins on November 18th, go on sale today at www.clintback.com/tour, through TicketMaster and at each venue’s website. “I’m so happy to be doing live concerts again,” commented Black. “I’m even more excited to get to November, when Lisa and I will tour together. We have a very special show planned and can’t wait to take it on the road!”  Clint performed and chatted with Mike Huckabee for his “Huckabee” show on TBN Networks. It will air on Saturday, June 12th at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, June 13th at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Clint’s own TV show “Talking In Circles” airs Saturday nights at 10 p.m. following Opry Live on Circle Network. This week’s Saturday, June 12th guest is Brad Paisley and Saturday, June 19th guest is Trace Adkins. “Talking In Circles with Clint Black” is a behind-the-scenes conversation with two entertainers talking “shop.” Clint hosts and co-produces the show. Clint also launched a line of coffee: Clint Black Cowboy Coffee which is brewed in Texas and available on https://www.clintblackcoffee.com About Clint Black: Clint surged to superstardom leading the fabled Class of ’89, with five consecutive singles from his triple platinum debut album, “Killin’ Time” reaching # 1; a feat never accomplished before in any music genre. He followed that with his second album, certified triple platinum “Put Yourself In My Shoes,” followed by a string of certified gold and multi- platinum albums. Black has earned 22 #1 singles and 31 Top 10’s, making him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. He has sold more than 20 million records and has received dozens of major awards and nominations including a GRAMMY and a star on both the Music City and Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Clint’s latest release is the single “Till The End Of Time” which is a duet with his wife Lisa Hartman Black. Clint and Lisa will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in 2021. For more information, follow Clint on TikTok or visit www.clintblack.com  Lauren Daigle After her first headline arena tour was cut short last winter, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle is finally picking up where she left off. The “Lauren Daigle World Tour” will kick off September 24th in Fort Wayne, IN before making stops throughout the US including Kansas City, Atlanta, Lafayette, Houston, and New Orleans before wrapping in Nashville on November 19th. Tickets are now on sale at www.laurendaigle.com/tour The “Lauren Daigle World Tour” features an all-new stage production, design and set list that will be highlighted by Daigle’s raw vocal power and stage presence. She’ll feature some of her hits, including her latest No. 1 single “Hold On To Me,” the platinum selling “Rescue,” and the 4x Platinum selling #1 single “You Say,” as well as tracks from her previous platinum-selling album, How Can It Be. The War and Treaty will join Daigle for the duration of tour. Since the release of her GRAMMY Award winning, platinum certified album Look Up Child, Lauren Daigle has reigned on the Billboard Charts. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 Albums chart making Daigle the first female artist to simultaneously hit the Top 10 on both Billboard’s Pop and Christian Billboard Album Charts. In addition, the GRAMMY Award winning crossover hit, “You Say,” became the longest-running No. 1 song of any genre on the weekly Billboard Hot charts at an incredible 129 weeks and was recently certified 4x-platinum by the RIAA. Her latest single “Hold On To Me” is Daigle’s fifth No. 1 and has given her the record of most No. 1s among women on the Hot Christian Songs chart. Daigle has earned seven Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, ten GMA Dove Music Awards and sold-out concert venues all over the world. Connect with Lauren: Website // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Youtube Lauren Daigle World Tour September 24th - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne, IN September 25th - Ford Center - Evansville, IN September 26th - T-Mobile Center - Kansas City, MO September 30th - State Farm Arena - Atlanta, GA October 1st - Amway Center - Orlando, FL October 2nd - BB&T Center - Sunrise, FL October 7th - North Charleston Coliseum - North Charleston, SC October 8th - Scope Arena - Norfolk, VA October 9th - Berglund Center - Roanoke, VA October 14th - Lafayette CAJUNDOME - Lafayette, LA October 15th - First National Bank Arena - Jonesboro, AR October 16th - Von Braun Center's Propst Arena - Huntsville, AL October 21st - Denny Sanford Premier Center - Sioux Falls, SD October 22nd - Target Center - Minneapolis, MN October 23rd - Resch Center - Green Bay, WI October 28th - Grossinger Motos Arena - Bloomington, IL October 29th - Chi Health Center Omaha - Omaha, NE October 30th - Chaifetz Arena - St. Louis, MO November 4th - Toyota Center - Houston, TX November 5th - Frank Erwin Center - Austin, TX November 6th - Smoothie King Center - New Orleans, LA November 11th - Schottenstein Center - Columbus, OH November 12th - Giant Center - Hershey, PA November 13th - Huntington Center - Toledo, OH November 18th - Rupp Center - Lexinton, KY November 19th - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN  CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, USA, June 5, 2021 -- Texas-based artist Jon Car is one of many artists who approach music production with noticeable determination and diligence. This is obvious in the steps he’s taking as he ensures fans and music lovers are served quality music nonstop all year round. The independent singer and songwriter is excited to announce his first single, "The Danger," off his Dream-119 EP. "The Danger" is slated to be released on all digital media outlets on July 2, and it promises to bring the perfect vibe for summer. Jon Car has been relentless in his effort at making music. He always dreamt of being a successful singer and songwriter and his achievements in recent times show he is on the right track. “Force your dreams to come true and make it happen, the only one holding you down is you,” Jon Car asserts. “Music isn’t just a hobby, it either lives in you, or it doesn’t.” He added. Jon Car grew up enamored by music of all genres. He started writing music at the age of 4 on the piano and in 2012 started his band, which has performed in over 900 shows, platforms, and events. Jon is currently recording his debut EP, Dream-119, and he has decided to water the appetite of his fans with "The Danger" off the EP. Fans should expect nothing short of quality music production, captivating soundtracks, and intriguing lyrical composition. Jon Car's prowess in musical instrumentation and songwriting skills makes him stand out among upcoming artists. The Dream-119 EP, which is expected to be released later this year, will prove how talented Jon is. Jon Car is eager to let his music out as he believes "The Danger" and other songs recorded in the Dream-119 EP would be perfect for families and persons who enjoy listening to Artists perform. About Jon Car Jon Carr is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, who started singing on the piano at age 4. He is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter currently recording his debut EP titled Dream-119. In 2012, he founded his band "Hyde After Nine," which has gone on to play in over 900 various shows, festivals, and private events. His first single, called "The Danger," is dropping July 2 on all digital media outlets. Subscribe to Jon Car’s YouTube channel or follow him on the following social media platforms: Instagram: @joncar.official Facebook: Jon Car Twitter: @JONCARofficial TikTok: @joncar_official For more information about Jon Car and to get updates about “The Danger” single and other tracks on the “Dream-119” EP, please visit http://www.joncarofficial.com. |
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