Cassadee Pope has just released the new music video for her latest single, "Say It First," off of her upcoming ninth album,THRIVE, exclusively with Sounds Like Nashville. The video, directed and edited by Ed Pryor, is a colorful depiction of the inner storm that matches the song's eruptive angst along with the vulnerability of its lyrics. 
“Working with Ed Pryor again was such a treat," says Pope. "We both knew we wanted this video to include weather elements and fast flashes to coincide with the inner turmoil the song talks about. I wanted to wear a beautiful dress to further illustrate the fact that vulnerability is strength.”
WATCH:      "Say It First" Music Video
"Developing concepts with Cassadee and her team is always a breath of fresh air!," says video director, Ed Pryor. "'Say It First' is such a powerful song that we all were inspired to pair imagery that was visually exciting yet also emotionally impactful." 
"Say It First" was written by Pope, Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan, and produced by Nickolas Wheeler, Karen Fairchild and Pope. The song describes the moment before a relationship ends where both parties are holding back the words that will finally close the chapter and uncomfortably waiting to see who will end the stalemate and 'say it first.'  

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"Say It First" follows Cassadee's first release from THRIVE earlier this year, "What The Stars See" featuring Karen Fairchild and Lindsay Ell. Pope recently performed the song on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" where she also officially announced THRIVE, out this Fall. 
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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.

The Hobbs Sisters are "Starting Fires" and keeping "Summer on a Slow Burn" with their debut album Turn It Up out today, July 23. These twin sisters are sure to elevate your summer playlist with this new collection of songs. From falling in and out of love to summer nights and tailgates, this album has something for everyone. Listen to Turn it Up here!
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Turn It Up features lyrics that are energetic, honest and relatable. The album showcases The Hobbs Sisters’ powerful harmonies, authentic personalities and more than capable songwriting abilities. American Songwriter calls the sisters a "fiery duo with soaring harmonies that most can only hope for." With this powerful debut, The Hobbs Sisters claim their spot in the country music scene and encourage their fans to Turn It Up.

“Turn It Up is an introduction to who we are as artists, songwriters and people. Each of these ten songs describes moments we have experienced in our lives, both the good and the bad. We hope listeners will hear some of their own stories in these songs and want to turn it up and sing along!" says Hannah and Lauren Hobbs.

"'Turn It Up' sets an undeniable feel-good groove and paces the record with extraordinary energy. "– Catherine Walthall, American Songwriter 

“Twin sisters that have gone from Pennsylvania barbershop quartets to the commercial side of Nashville show they’ve paid the proper amount of dues to be standing right where they are now.  A bunch of radio-ready anthems that pack the proper punch, this is clearly an act on the verge of a breakthrough. Hot stuff.” – Chris Spector, Midwest Record

Turn It Up Track Listing:
1. Turn It Up (Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Joey Ebach)
2. Never Find Another (Lauren Hobbs, Hannah Hobbs, Greg Bates)
3. Love Her (Justin Dukes, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs)
4. Since I Met You (Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Alex Maxwell, Matt McKinney)
5. Mistakes Like You (Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Hera Lynn, Nell Maynard)
6. Don’t Know What Is (Josh Byrd, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Kelly McKay)
7. Summer On A Slow Burn (Greg Bates, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs)
8. Starting Fires (Joey Ebach, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs)
9. What If It Was (Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Sean Swenson)
10. Grown Up Things (Josh Byrd, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs)

Turn It Up Tour Dates:
July 23 - Weirton, W.Va. - Weirton Summer Concerts
July 30 - Dunbar, Pa. - Fayette County Fair
July 31 - Shippensburg, Pa. - Shippensburg Fair
Aug. 1 - Champion, Pa. - Seven Springs Ribfest
Aug. 6 - Westminster, Md. - Carroll County Fair
Aug. 7 - Clearfield, Pa. - Clearfield County Fair w/ Russell Dickerson and Jameson Rodgers
Aug. 12 - Middleburg Heights, Ohio - Cuyahoga County Fair
Aug. 13 - Middleburg Heights, Ohio - Cuyahoga County Fair
Aug. 18 - Washington, Pa. - Washington County Fair
Aug. 19 - Lewisburg, W.Va- State Fair of West Virginia
Sept. 1 - Schaghticoke, N.Y. - Schaghticoke Fair
Sept. 24 - Westover, Pa. - Harmony Grange Fair
Oct. 15 - Pittsburgh, Pa. - Rivers Casino

About The Hobbs Sisters
The Hobbs Sisters are a modern country duo that brings a combination of big voices, twin sister harmonies and high energy performances to the stage. They are based out of Nashville, Tenn. and continue to build their fan base by performing at various fairs, festivals and venues. They have opened for national acts such as Lady A, Charlie Daniels and Brett Eldredge. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Hobbs Sisters, Hannah and Lauren, were always singing. They credit both their grandfather, Pappaw John, and the church choir for getting them into music. It was their grandfather who first exposed them to country music and playing the guitar. They began performing as a duo in the Pittsburgh area, as well as in Winston Salem, N.C., where they graduated from Wake Forest University. From their harmony-driven original songs to their unique interpretations of country covers, The Hobbs Sisters are making a name for themselves as singers, songwriters and entertainers. For more information visit www.thehobbssisters.com.

Little River Band is heading to Texas and Oklahoma for 3 shows this week. The band delivers a high energy live show that brings back memories and grows some new memories show day.  Little River Band performs the hits and some great new songs that have become fan favorites the last few years. 
Some of the songs you'll hear are: "The Night Owls," "Help Is On Its Way," "Take It Easy On Me," "Lady," "Reminiscing," "The Lost and The Lonely," "I'm An Island," and "Lonesome Loser." 

ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER - 7/23/21
1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX 79601 -  (325) 676-6211
This beautiful Convention Center welcomes Little River Band for the very first time. Creative Eventz presents Little River Band. Friday, July 23rd at the Abilene Convention Center. Tickets are available @ bigcountrytickets.com or by calling Creative Events @ 325-788-8182.

RomaDrama Live!®, the celebrity event scheduled to run July 30 through August 1, 2021, at The Factory at Franklin, featuring actors best known for their roles in romantic dramas and seasonal programming on The Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, Netflix, and more, has announced details surrounding ten panels and discussions that are scheduled to take place during the 3-day event. 

Joining the lineup of previously announced actors and musical performances, RomaDrama Live! has revealed the addition of award-winning authors and screenwriters who will participate in panels, discussions, and meet and greets during the event. Authors and screenwriters set to appear are 3x Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, author, and national TV Host Karen Schaler, writer of five Christmas movies and five-holiday novels in the last three years, including the Netflix hit A Christmas Prince, Hallmark's Christmas Camp, and Lifetime's Every Day is Christmas starring Toni Braxton); Rick Garman, esteemed screenwriter with more than twenty-five Hallmark movie credits to his name and GLAAD media award-winner; Julie Sherman Wolfe, writer of perennial favorites such as One Royal Holiday, Wedding Every Weekend, The Birthday Wish and more; Riley Weston, whose distinctive career includes writing The Nanny Express, Always and Forever, and most recently, Good Morning Christmas starring Alison Sweeney and Marc Blucas; USA Today best-selling author of romantic fiction Jenny Hale (Coming Home For Christmas, Christmas Wishes, and Mistletoe Kisses); and USA Today bestselling author specializing in writing small-town love stories with a dash of romance and a whole lot of heart Nancy Naigle (Sweet Tea and Secrets, Christmas In Evergreen, and The Secret Ingredient).
Author and Screenwriter, Christmas Karen, Karen Schaler will bring her immersive Christmas Camp® to RomaDrama Live!, bringing a taste of her renowned enchanted holiday experience to the main stage in Liberty Hall on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. 
A complete overview of RomaDrama Live! panels and discussions along with dates and times are below:

FRIDAY, JULY 30:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT: Falling for Fantasy – Drew Fuller, Brian Krause, Teddy Sears, and have all starred in romantic fantasies and know what it means to portray a desirable character within a true love story.  RomaDrama Live! will bring them together for this unique discussion, where they will share details about their inspiring journeys, look back at the characters they have portrayed, share exclusive stories, and talk about upcoming projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and be a part of this unique conversation. This panel will be moderated by Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook.
3:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. CT: From Script to Screen – Inside the Creative Process of Writing Romance – An exclusive look behind the scenes with (3 or 4) screenwriters who have penned some of the most memorable and popular romances and dramas that grace our screens today.  Featuring Rick Garman, Julie Sherman Wolfe, Karen Schaler, and Riley Weston, From Script to Screen – Inside the Creative Process of Writing Romance will share an insider’s view of the creative process, the art of writing romance, and what it’s like to be a screenwriter. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter the discussion as they ask the talented individuals who continue to create the concepts behind the most beloved romantic modern-day movies that resonate with fans worldwide. This discussion will be moderated by Ruth Hill.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT: The Many Talents: Movies, Music and More!: RomaDrama LIVE! has assembled three talented actors, Wes Brown, Paul Greene, and Rob Mayes; all of whom are also talented artists and musicians. As the panelists discuss the correlation between music and movies (chiefly the romantic sort), each one of these gentlemen will share enlightening tales of how they are able to experience success in both the worlds of movies and music, how these two careers overlap, and what their ultimate dreams are for the future of their two passions. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from these creative men and ask their most pressing questions about their favorite movies and music these artists have produced. This panel is moderated by one of Nashville’s most beloved media personalities, Kelly Sutton.


5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CT Drift Away with Donovan: A Conversation with Trevor Donovan: In this lively, enlightening conversation with Trevor Donovan, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive, one-of-a-kind stories and details relating to Trevor Donovan’s career, his work with rescue dogs, his social media interactions, and more. Audience participation will be encouraged as he answers fan questions regarding every element of his TV/movie career and his charitable work. This panel will be moderated by Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook.

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CT: Christmas Camp® with Christmas Karen! - To share some holiday happiness BYOC, Bring Your Own Cheer, and toast the holidays with three-time Emmy Award-winner Karen Schaler, during one of her exclusive Christmas Camp® chats that includes some festive, fun giveaways! Writer of Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime Christmas movies and novels, including the Netflix hit A Christmas Prince and Hallmark’s Christmas Camp, Christmas Karen takes you behind the scenes of creating these magical, uplifting stories. Ho! Ho! Ho! What do you want to know? Get your questions answered and a sneak peek of Karen's latest royal rom-com A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale.

SATURDAY, JULY 31:

3:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. CT: Heart-to-Heart with the Hynies: A Conversation with Tyler Hynes: In this intimate, provocative conversation, Tyler Hynes and his fans (known affectionately as the “Hynies,”) will have the opportunity to get the inside scoop on Tyler and his career as he shares exclusive stories, behind-the-scenes antics, and more with his loyal, enthusiastic fans. This panel will be moderated by Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook.

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. CT: Summer at the Shore: There is nothing like a beach getaway to escape the triple-digit heat of summertime, and everyone loves a summer romance at the shore. Now entering its fifth season on the Hallmark Channel, Chesapeake Shores follows the lives and loves of the O'Brien family on the picturesque Maryland coast. RomaDrama Live! is proud to have two actors (Jesse Metcalfe and Gregory Harrison) who have graced the screens in this popular network show involved in this panel where they will share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, discuss their characters in the show, and also provide some inside scoop for the upcoming fifth season in August. Attendees can join this unique opportunity to hear Metcalfe talk about his final season on the hit-Hallmark series and ask questions of both actors as the audience gets a glimpse of what life and love looks like at the shore this summer. 

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CT: An Open Book: Reading and Writing Romance: According to the statistics, one-third of all mass-market paperbacks that are sold globally are romance novels. This begs the question, “How is a romance novel born?” In this informative and entertaining panel, romance novelists Jenny Hale, Karen Schaler, and Nancy Naigle have all had their books optioned for and featured on Hallmark and other networks, will share their stories of how they continue to create high-quality, fan-appealing romance novels in a market that often seems over-saturated. Attendees will be privy to the inspiring stories behind each novelist’s success, the work required to make it in the world of romance, and how the book market has changed in the twenty-first century. Audience participation will be strongly encouraged as the authors seek to unravel this ethereal universe of love and romance. This discussion will be moderated by Ruth Hill.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT: Once Upon a Christmas – Attendees who wish to escape the unbearable heat and relentless humidity can stop by this panel discussion where snowball fights, sub-zero temperatures, and winter love rule the day. In fact, the only “heat” you will find in this panel is the smoldering looks of passion each of our panelists Brittany Bristow, Wes Brown, and Ryan Paevey will share with the attendees as they regale the audience with exclusive stories of Christmas movies past and what to anticipate in the cavalcade of sizzling “snowmances” coming our way this holiday season! This panel will be moderated by Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. CT “An Evening with Paul Greene” – Paul Greene’s film and television experience reveal a broad range of characters, including roles in When Calls The Heart (Dr. Carson Shepherd), My Favorite Wedding (Michael), Bitten (Phillip), 42 episodes on Fox’s Wicked Wicked Games as Tatum O’Neal’s love interest, and appearances on Freddie, CSI: NY, Shark, My Own Worst Enemy, The Wedding Bells, (David E. Kelley), Eastwick, The Whole Truth (Jerry Bruckheimer), NCIS, Harry’s Law, The Client List, and many more. Also, an accomplished musician and singer, Greene has received airplay on Canadian Country radio and has performed at landmark venues, such as Carnegie Hall, Hotel Café, and The Troubadour. During RomaDrama Live!, the Southern-folk and rock artist will host an exclusive, intimate concert event on Saturday night from 7:30-8:30 pm. CT in Jameson Theater at The Factory.   A special ticket is required to attend the show and can be purchased at RomaDrama.com.

With just two weeks left, the schedule for RomaDrama Live! continues to develop and anticipation builds. 
Celebrities who are set to appear at RomaDrama Live! are Trevor Donovan (90210, USS Christmas), Ryan Paevey (General Hospital, Marrying Mr. Darcy), Eric Mabius (Signed, Sealed and Delivered; Ugly Betty), Tyler Hynes (It’s Christmas, Eve, Letterkenny, Sweet Carolina), Paul Greene (When Calls the Heart, My Favorite Wedding), Wes Brown (The Call of the Wild, Christmas At Graceland, Love Begins), Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D., Signed, Sealed and Delivered), Jesse Metcalfe (seen on Dancing with the Stars, Martha's Vineyard Mystery, Chesapeake Shores, and Desperate Housewives),  Brittany Bristow (Holiday Date, Love, Romance, & Chocolate), Brian Krause (Charmed, Cypher),  Teddy Sears (Christmas In Evergreen, The Flash), Rob Mayes (John Dies At The End, Burning Blue, The Road Home for Christmas), Drew Fuller (The Ultimate Gift, Charmed, Army Wives), and Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook (Love, Fall & Order and host and producer of the Hallmark Channel’s The Bubbly Sesh Podcast), who will appear and moderate several discussions throughout the event.  
In true Music City fashion, the agenda is also packed full of musical performances. On Friday, July 30, the event will feature performances by Cassadee Pope, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, Anthony Smith, Bri Fletcher, Minnie Murphy, Aliyah Good, The Kentucky Gentleman, and Paulina Jayne.  Then on Saturday, July 31, there will be performances by Lucas Hoge, Mary Sarah, Presley & Taylor, Exit 216, and DOZZI. RomaDrama Live! actors, singers, songwriters Paul Greene and Rob Mayes are also set to perform during the weekend. Paul Greene’s exclusive, intimate concert event will take place on Saturday, July 31 from 7:30-8:30 pm. CT in Jameson Theater.  DJ Davis Mallory will provide entertainment throughout the weekend.
 
Tickets can be purchased at RomaDrama.com.  RomaDrama Live! ticket holders will be granted access to the musical performances; however, a special ticket is required to attend the Paul Greene show.  Fans have the option of purchasing a Paul Greene - All Access Music Pass ($199 per person), which includes (1) two-day ticket to RomaDrama Live!, a meet & greet and selfie with Paul Greene, a Paul Greene autograph, and access to his private concert event, or RomaDrama Live! ticket holders can purchase an add-on ticket for the concert-only ($45 per person). Tickets can be purchased at RomaDrama.com. Children 12 and under are permitted to attend the event FREE with a ticket-holding adult, with the exception of the VIP Brunch and any other special event that requires a separate ticket for entry. Ticket prices for this unique event range from $59-$799. Several packages providing different levels of access are available and can be purchased here.  
Attendee safety is the top priority. Under the direction of staff Medical Director Art Palmer, protocols are in place to mitigate the potential spread of COVID while participating in all RomaDrama events. Dr. Palmer spoke about the upcoming event here.
In addition to RomaDrama Nashville, other star-studded events will take place later this year in Atlanta, GA (2021), Palm Beach, FL (2022), and Dallas, TX (2022). More details surrounding event lineups, dates, and ticket information will be released in the coming weeks.

RomaDrama is produced by BriteStar Events, LLC. 
For more information, please visit the website and follow RomaDrama® on Facebook and Instagram.
About BriteStar Events, LLC: Founded in 2019 by female executives and entrepreneurs Gabrielle Graf-Palmer and Sara Lunsford, BriteStar Events, LLC is an event activation firm curating up-close-and-personal fan and lifestyle experiences. One of BriteStar Events’ pillar activations is RomaDrama®, which provides access to celebrities best known for their roles in romantic dramas and seasonal programming. Upcoming events include RomaDrama® in Nashville, TN (July 30-August 1, 2021), Atlanta, GA (2021), Palm Beach, FL (2022), and Dallas, TX (2022).

Singer-songwriter, Jessie G, just released the music video for her latest single “Timeless” with premieres by Country Rebel and The Country Network. The song was written to honor her wedding day and the video adds another emotional layer to the song with real footage from her destination wedding in Destin, Fla. 

Although this song is slightly more sentimental than her previous work, Jessie G sticks to her punk rock n’ roll roots with shots of her singing into a microphone in her wedding dress in front of a full band. She is not afraid to be herself and this video captures a more personal aspect of her character in an authentically Jessie G way. 

“This song is such a great introduction to the new chapter in my music and my life. I've always been very rock n' roll and country. I feel like I've authentically captured that with all my new music coming out,” says Jessie. 

The "Timeless" video will pull at your heartstrings, spark old memories and make viewers hopeful for the future. After garnering millions of views on her previous single, “Army Ranger” and a feature in Rolling Stone, Jessie G is becoming a powerful force in country music. It seems like the perfect time to release her “Timeless” video. In addition to The Country Network, you can catch the video on CMT.com, Heartland's 3rd Shift and Country Music Today, Boots & Guitars, CMCTVUSA.com and many more. Watch the awesome music video here!

About Jessie G
“Sometimes true musical talent just cannot be denied, even when it’s found in the sleepy fishing town of Brookings, Oregon,” says Grammy award-winning artist Gretchen Wilson about Jessie G, the first outside artist signed to Wilson’s Redneck Records. Jessie’s heritage spans across four generations of commercial fishermen, and she spent much of her childhood aboard the hand-built family boat; searching for Dungeness crab and albacore tuna, and then selling their catch at the market and in their family restaurant. Hard work runs in her blood. It’s doubtful, however, that Jessie knew that entering a Battle of the Bands contest, through which she won an opening slot on Gretchen’s Portland tour date, would literally change her entire trajectory. Upon hearing her sing, Gretchen invited her onto her tour bus and urged Jessie to begin the journey that every young country singer-songwriter must embark upon — she moved to Nashville. Jessie immersed herself fully into writing, teaming with some of Nashville’s best, and spent countless hours in the studio working on her sound. Discovering the true art of songwriting under the watchful eye of Gretchen and her multi-talented friends and collaborators, Jessie realized the true depth of what she wanted to say. With Jessie G starting her own label, Redneck Bayou Records as a division of Gretchen Wilson’s Redneck Records, The release of Jessie’s newest single comes on the heels of her highly successful debut EP and singles, “Whatever This Is” and “Army Ranger,” which all made loud statements on radio worldwide and with the heartfelt music videos, which debuted on national networks like CMT, GAC, The Country Network and more, and has amassed millions of video views online. “The fishing industry is closely related to the music industry,” Jessie says. “Working on a fishing boat toughens you up. And the harder you work, the more likely you’ll create a big payoff.”

​Unassuming circumstances are often the birthplace of priceless memories, and sometimes a simple act of kindness can be life-changing. The music video for country music hitmaker Ray Fulcher's "Girl in It" takes a deeper look into some everyday occurrences and premiered on PEOPLE.com yesterday (7/8.)
 
“Fulcher is now increasingly looking like country music's next solo hitmaker, courtesy of his genuine delivery on songs such as his current single ‘Girl In It.’” - PEOPLE


Directed by Dylan Rucker, the music video for "Girl in It" adds to the lyrical story, whirling through the phases of love and loss, so much so, it almost acts as another verse.
 
"Being on set for the 'Girl in It' video, it was awesome seeing the vision come to life," said Fulcher. "We had the script for the video, and I imagined it in my head, but getting there and seeing what the team came up with was beyond my wildest dreams. The song is a story in itself, but the video takes it to the next level; it's like a whole new story, almost a fourth verse for the song."
 
In a serendipitous twist of fate, another story was hidden on set that day, one even Ray was surprised to discover. The gentleman acting alongside Fulcher in the video is also a songwriter, not only that, a Hall of Famer. When Fulcher said to Jerry Foster, "I've got some learning to do from you, sir." Foster kindly shook his hand and replied, "Ah, man. You're fine like you are."
 
PEOPLE.com premiered Ray Fulcher's "Girl in It" music video and gave readers a behind-the-scenes look straight from the set, here.
 
On June 25th, Fulcher stepped into the circle of the Grand Ole Opry stage for his debut performance and released new music on Black River the same day. All three songs are digitally available here, and "Girl in It" is now playing on top playlists, including Apple's Country in Spatial Audio, and New In Country,  Amazon's Breakthrough Country, Pandora's New Country and New Country Now, and Spotify's Next From Nashville, and RADAR Country.

Rising country star Laine Hardy performed his latest hit, “Memorize You,” on ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” last night (July 5).  The episode featured the romantic performance for the newest Bachelorette, Katie Thurston and her lucky date, Blake. Filmed in New Mexico, fans can catch Laine’s “Memorize You” performance NOW at Bachelor Nation on ABC’s YouTube page.
 
After appearing in the landmark 25th season of “The Bachelor,” Katie Thurston emerged as a leading voice, who repeatedly stood up against bullying and negativity in the house; and women all over America applauded her for speaking up for what she believes. The 30-year-old Washington native became an instant fan favorite for her memorable arrival on night one. Unapologetically herself, Katie is adventurous, daring and ready for a man with whom she can build a life. A marketing manager with an innate social media savvy and humorous outlook on life, she is a witty storyteller who wants a man that will laugh along with her and is ready to step into the spotlight for her own love story to be told.
 
LINK to photos of Laine Hardy on “The Bachelorette” - Photos Credit (ABC/Craig Sjodin)
 
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more.  Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting. Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy are on sale now. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.

On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett).  Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!

While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be.  There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings.   The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.   
 
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.  
   
 
ABOUT “THE BACHELORETTE”
On ABC's hit primetime reality series “The Bachelorette,” one lucky woman is offered the chance to find true love. An eligible Bachelorette embarks on a romantic journey, getting to know a number of handsome men, gradually narrowing the field as she continues her search for her soul mate. At the end of this romantic voyage, if she has found the one, will there be a proposal – and will she say yes? “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon.
For more information on “The Bachelorette,” visit https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelorette.
 

As a follow up to her latest release “Chicago," rising singer/songwriter Amanda Cooksey brings us an exciting new take on the track with “Chicago (Ronen Remix).” Originally written by Cooksey and Jason Saenz, this dance remix, produced by Chicago-native Ronen, speeds up the tempo with quick jabs and claps, taking it from heartbreak ballad to demanding anthem. Listen to the reimagined track here.

Accompanying the remix, she has released the official music video for “Chicago” on all platforms and launching her official VEVO channel. KOPE Films (Kolby Copeland) brought “The Windy City” to life on screen, with ethereal flashes of Chicago projected across Amanda as her dreamy vocals hypnotically hold your attention. Watch the official music video here.

“I'm really excited to have finally released the music video for "Chicago”! I wanted the video to portray all of the emotions of the song, and I think the videographer, Kolby Copeland, definitely helped me capture that. I also can't wait for everyone to hear the Ronen remix! It gives the song a totally different feel that I think is perfect for the summer time,” says Cooksey. 

Her willingness to take risks and carve out new areas of artistry places Amanda into a special category, among many of her genre bending inspirations like Taylor Swift, Julia Michaels and Lennon Stella. She has seen success with recent releases, including “What’s His Name” and “In Denial,” both garnishing support from Spotify. The official music video for “In Denial,” another KOPE Films production, was supported by CMT.com, as well. 

About Amanda Cooksey
Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Amanda Cooksey took piano lessons and loved to sing. This led her to Ron Feldman, a vocal and piano instructor, whose guidance eventually landed Amanda on NSAI’s Ones To Watch list in 2013. During this time, Amanda participated in pagents, leading her to a passion for philanthropy. She has been involved with Make A Wish Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Alliance and Tunes for Tots to fundraise for various cancer foundations. With Ron’s encouragement, Amanda decided she wanted to attend Belmont University, where she earned two degrees in Business Administration and Songwriting. Shortly into her freshman year, her mentor, Ron, was diagnosed with brain cancer and passed away. To this day, Amanda credits him for her successes. Upon moving to Nashville, Amanda connected with hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills, who soon became her mentors, as well as Rick Barker, who helped Amanda with her social media following and navigating the music industry. Through GRAMMY U, Amanda worked with Marc Driskill at Sea Gayle Music and had her song co-written with Dallas Remington, “Found Her Freedom,” published in Music Row Magazine. She attended Durango Songwriters Expo, where her song “Girl in the Mirror,” won second place in their Write A Hitmaker contest. After graduating, Amanda worked part-time in A&R and PR at Demolition Music where she continues to manage their catalog. Throughout the pandemic, she has been consistently connecting with and growing her fan base through playing music on Facebook and Instagram Live, where her rendition of Louis Tomilson’s “Just Like You” received notice. Her previous singles have been supported by Radio Disney Country and Spotify editorial playlists such as Wild Country, Pop-Co and Young Nashville. She recently received her Master’s in Public relations from the University of Florida and continues to be creative every day, humbled by every opportunity that comes her way through doing what she loves.

The Isaacs, a multi-GRAMMY® nominated family group, "steps out with a solid country-rocker that will make you feel patriotic no matter what your political leanings (MusicRow, Robert K. Oermann)." Available now across all music platforms, "The American Face" is the lead single and title track from The Isaacs' forthcoming album, available on August 13, via their House of Isaacs label. To stream or download "The American Face," click HERE.  

The Isaacs also enlisted Ben Smallbone and Andrea Royer, known for their work with for KING & COUNTRY, to create the group's first concept video. People exclusively debuted "The American Face" video, which "follows the group on their tour bus as they travel across several states, highlighting a diverse group of people along the way (Vanessa Etienne)." The video also features footage of The Isaacs at home in Nashville performing at the Grand Ole Opry House and serving with The Bridge Ministry.

Sounds Like Nashville exclusively premiered the first listen to the unifying anthem, written by Sonya Isaacs Yeary, her husband Jimmy Yeary and Tom Douglas, in 2014. Inspired by the United States' motto E Pluribus Unum, translated as Out of Many, One, the lyrics sound "tailor-made for these times even though it was written long before the pandemic and political upheaval that have dominated our culture in the last two years (Deborah Evans Price)."

Produced by Ben Isaacs and Bryan Sutton, The American Face is a 12-song collection split between new material like the title track and covers of classics like "More Than Words" by Extreme, "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago, "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles and “Forever and For Always” by Shania Twain. The Isaacs found inspiration for the album from the many genres that have influenced their musical style, including country, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, contemporary, acoustic and gospel.

Through The Isaacs Foundation, the group will donate a portion of proceeds from The American Face to The Bridge Ministry, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Nashville, which exists to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged children, the homeless and the working poor by providing life-sustaining resources and a message of hope. The Isaacs, first line descendants of Holocaust survivors, have also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to bless Israel, specifically Holocaust Survivors, Israeli Defense “Lone” Soldiers and orphans through The Isaacs Foundation, via The Fishman Isaacs Israel Initiative (FIII) since 2018.

Composed of vocalists, siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman and mother Lily Isaacs, The Isaacs have musical roots dating back to 1971. They play their own acoustic instruments, and joined by other band members, have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their remarkable sound has led to invitations from high-profile contemporaries such as Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Paul Simon and many more to sing on numerous albums and stages.

The Isaacs are frequent guests on the Grand Ole Opry, active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and perform over 100 dates a year to welcoming fans throughout the world. The newest inductees into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame have also been nominated at and performed on the Dove Awards where they have earned seven trophies, the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, the National Quartet Convention Awards and the Inspirational Christian Country Awards. Two of their recent projects, executive produced by NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, received consecutive GRAMMY® nominations for Best Roots Gospel Album as well as a nomination for Best Roots Gospel Song. 

THE AMERICAN FACE TRACK LIST:
1. The American Face
Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Tom Douglas
2. We Can Work It Out
John Lennon, Paul McCartney 
3. You’re The Inspiration
Peter Cetera, David Foster 
4. Never Too Late For Love
Tim Nichols, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman
5. Turn Turn Turn
Peter Seeger 
6. Just Words 
Connie Harrington, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman
7. Humpty Dumpty Heart
Ronnie Bowman, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman
8. Forever & For Always
Robert John Lange, Shania Twain 
9. Dance With Me
Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Jimmy Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman
10 . More Than Words
Gary F. Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt
11. Love With All Your Heart
Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Steven Jones
12. The Water Is Wide
Unknown Author

For updates on The American Face, visit TheIsaacs.com and follow The Isaacs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT THE ISAACS:
The Isaacs, a multi-GRAMMY® nominated family group with roots dating back to 1971, is composed of vocalists, siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman and mother Lily Isaacs. The newest inductees into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, the Isaacs play their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their remarkable sound has led to invitations from high-profile contemporaries, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Paul Simon and many more, to sing on numerous albums and stages. The Isaacs' musical style has been influenced by many genres of music such as country, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, contemporary, acoustic and southern gospel. Drawing from these influences, The Isaacs are gearing up to release their new album, The American Face, on August 13, via their House of Isaacs label. The American Face is a 12-song collection split between new material like the title track, released July 2 as the lead single, and covers of classics like "More Than Words" by Extreme, "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago, "We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles and “Forever and For Always” by Shania Twain. A portion of proceeds from the album will benefit The Bridge Ministry, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Nashville, which exists to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged children, the homeless and the working poor by providing life-sustaining resources and a message of hope. The Isaacs, first line descendants of Holocaust survivors, have also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to bless Israel, specifically Holocaust Survivors, Israeli Defense “Lone” Soldiers and orphans through their non-profit organization, The Isaacs Foundation, via The Fishman Isaacs Israel Initiative (FIII) since 2018. The Isaacs are frequent guests on the Grand Ole Opry, active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and perform over 100 dates a year to welcoming fans throughout the world. Having performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, The Isaacs have also entertained fans at CMA Fest, on the "CMA Country Christmas" special and at many professional sporting events, including The Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Tennessee Titans, Houston Astros and Nashville Predator games. The award-winning group has also been nominated at and performed on the Dove Awards where they have earned seven trophies, the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, the National Quartet Convention Awards and the Inspirational Christian Country Awards. Two of their recent projects, executive produced by NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, received consecutive GRAMMY nominations for Best Roots Gospel Album as well as a nomination for Best Roots Gospel Song. The Isaacs feel blessed to be able to travel and spread the message of hope and grace through song and story.