ACM NOMINEE JOEY+RORY
ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
Husband/Wife Duo Kick Off U.S. Spring Tour With Zac Brown
Band!
Nashville, Tenn. (February 10, 2010) -- Husband/Wife duo
Joey+Rory have an exciting year planned with a 2010 ACM
nomination under their belt already, a U.S. arena tour this spring
and the upcoming release of their sophomore album. Set for an
early summer release (exact date TBA), the CD is simply titled
Album #2 and is produced by legendary, Grammy award-winning
producer Carl Jackson who also produced their debut album. That
album titled The Life of a Song debuted #10 on the Billboard
Country Album Chart and remained on the charts for 50 weeks
selling 200,000 copies.
"This is our sophomore album and the title cut is a humorous take
on the pressure put on artists when they make their second album,”
explains Rory. “Rather than worry about it or avoid it, it's more our
nature to just face it head on, and even find the humor in it.”
Known for bringing beautiful harmonies, authenticity and romance
back to country music, the Vanguard/Sugar Hill recording artists will
hit the road this spring with Grammy award-winner Zac Brown Band
for the “Breaking Southern Ground” tour. Joey+Rory will not only
perform but will act as emcee for the tour.
"We're beyond excited about going on tour with the Zac Brown
Band,” says Joey. “Over the last year, we've become good friends.
They're the real deal. They don’t compromise. We love that.”
“And although there are differences in our music,” adds Rory. “We're
cut from the same cloth.” “Probably some ol' worn out jean material
that feels good and has been around a while,” laughs Joey.
Coming off the heels of their success in 2009, Joey+Rory are
nominated for a 2010 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New
Vocal Duo. The award is fan-voted and ballots open on February
26th. Last year CMT named them one of the Top 10 Artists of 2009
and they garnered a string of nominations including CMA Vocal Duo
of the Year, ACM’s Top Vocal Duo Award and CMT Nationwide
Insurance ‘On Your Side’ Award.
Joey+Rory's debut single "Cheater Cheater" was not only their first
Top 30 hit at country radio but also became a nationwide Top 10
Dance Club hit. The single peaked at #3 on iTunes Top Country
Album Chart with over 400,000 downloads.
The duo and their music are featured in a number of national
television ads for Overstock.com. Their 2009 tour took them coast-
to-coast and overseas. Last month, they performed for fans and
film industry insiders at the prestigious 2010 Sundance Film
Festival.
When not performing, writing music or in the studio, Joey visits with
patrons and lends a hand at Marcy Jo’s Mealhouse, a restaurant
she and her sister-in-law co-own outside of Nashville. Rory heads
to music row where he continues to pen award-winning hits at his
publishing company. His current hit is the #14 “A Little More
Country Than That” recorded by Easton Corbin. Recent awards
include 2009 ASCAP Most Played Songs for “I Will” by Jimmy Wayne
and “You Can Let Go Now” by Crystal Shawanda. Other hit songs
include the multi-week Number One songs “Some Beach” by Blake
Shelton, “Someone You Used to Know” by Collin Raye and “The
Chain of Love” by Clay Walker.
For more information on Joey+Rory go to www.joeyandrory.com or
www.myspace.com/joeyandrory or www.facebook.com/joeyandrory
Joey + Rory’s U.S. Tour Dates with Zac Brown Band are as follows:
March 2 San Diego Sports Arena San Diego,
California
March 3 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, Arizona
March 4 Pan American Center Las Cruces, New
Mexico
March 5 The World Arena Colorado Springs,
Colorado
March 6 The Rail Salt Lake City, Utah
March 9 Fox Theatre Oakland, California
March 10 SJ State Event Center San Jose, California
March 11 Arco Arena Sacramento, California
March 12 Gibson Amphitheatre Los Angeles,
California
March 13 The Joint Las Vegas, Nevada
March 17 Arlington Theatre Santa Barbara,
California
March 18 Rabobank Arena Bakersfield, California
March 19 Redding Convention Center Redding, California
(SOLD OUT)
March 20 Armory Auditorium Salem, Oregon
March 21 Comcast Arena Everett, Washington
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THE “SHINE ALL NIGHT TOUR” KICKS OFF FOR 2010
THIS WEEKEND IN LITTLE ROCK
Lyric Street’s Sarah Buxton is Added to the Star Line-up
Nashville, Tenn. (January 20, 2010) – The 2010 leg of the SunnyD
Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and
Trace Adkins kicks off this weekend and fans are getting even more
music than they anticipated. Lyric Street recording artist Sarah
Buxton will be joining headliners Martina McBride and Trace Adkins
for a fun-filled evening of superstar entertainment.
USA Today has declared Sarah Buxton to have "one of the most
immediately arresting voices I've heard in a while." She's appeared
on The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live and has also
appeared in the pages of People, Redbook and Country Weekly
magazines.
The SunnyD Presents Shine All Night Tour Starring Martina McBride
& Trace Adkins kicked off before the Thanksgiving holiday and night
after night fans and critics praised the unique pairing.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote, “The two musicians brought
together opposite ends of popular country music spectrum to create
a cohesive package,” “McBride was comfortable straddling the lines
between pop star and country girl” and Adkins performance was “a
hit-filled set that traveled from rowdy fun to emotionally gripping
nostalgia and romance.”
The Oklahoman wrote, “Between McBride's powerful voice and
sassy energy and Adkins’ rowdy honky tonk and heartfelt ballads,
the pair's Shine All Night tour seemed to thrill the near capacity Ford
Center crowd.”
The evening runs the gamut of emotional release combining
countless radio hits and award-winning music. Songs flavored with
boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection leave fans
no choice but to dance in the aisles, fist wave, chant and hold on
tight to loved ones while remembering what matters most.
Enthusiastic crowd reaction and highly animated audience
participation has proven McBride has shattered all illusions of a sit-
in-your-seat-and-clap-politely evening as the superstar entertainer
unveiled surprise after surprise during her impressive 90 minute
set of hit country music, costume changes, and elaborate
production and staging.
A well-seasoned performer, Adkins delivers a solid, crowd-pleasing
show that includes a string of hits the platinum-seller has collected
since launching his career in 1996. He balances each show with
light-hearted romps like "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing," "Honky Tonk
Badonkadonk," "Hot Mama," and "Ladies Love Country Boys," with
emotionally charged ballads such as "I'm Tryin,'" "Arlington," "You're
Gonna Miss This" and "All I Ask For Anymore." The Grammy-
nominated singer instantly energizes his audience the minute he
steps on the stage and keeps concertgoers pumped up throughout
the entire set.
The Shine All Night Tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicked off
November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the
spring of this year. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-
length shows and Sarah Buxton will be their special guest.
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MIRANDA LAMBERT HEADLINES CONCERT TOUR
“ROADSIDE BARS AND PINK GUITARS”
KICKS OFF MARCH 18th
2010 Performances Include Lilith Fair Tour, Bonnaroo and
Two Appearances on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Nashville, Tenn. (February 10, 2010) – Platinum recording artist
Miranda Lambert brings her “Roadside Bars And Pink Guitars” Tour
to her fans this Spring. Gearing up on March 18th in Beckley, WV,
the tour will make stops in at least 22 cities and more to be
announced. This is Lambert’s first official headlining tour. She will
be joined by David Nail, James Otto, Randy Houser and Wade
Bowen among others.
In addition to her own headlining tour, Lambert will take part in the
prestigious Lilith Fair Tour and joins an A-list lineup including Kings
of Leon, Jay-Z, Dave Matthews Band and Norah Jones, performing
at this year's Bonnaroo Music Festival in June.
"In the last 5 years, I have learned so much from all the amazing
artists I’ve toured with,” said Lambert. “Now it's my turn to venture
out and do more shows of my own. I’m happy that there are a lot of
great new artists who are willing to come out and support my tour.”
Fans, critics and peers agree it's time for the award-winning Texas
singer/songwriter to take center stage. Recent performances have
garnered such praise as “one of modern country’s most formidable
talents” from The Oklahoman and from the Dallas Morning News
“She can command a stage as good as any of the genre big boys.”
Last week, Lambert, who's latest single "White Liar" from her album
REVOLUTION recently hit #1, taped an episode of ABC’s Extreme
Makeover Home Edition, which airs this spring and was a presenter
at the Grammy Awards, where she was also nominated for Best
Female Country Vocal Performance for her self-penned song “Dead
Flowers." While in Los Angeles as part of Brad Paisley's "American
Saturday Night" Tour, she will tape two upcoming shows for the
Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (air dates TBA.)
The three-time GRAMMY nominee received rare perfect reviews for
REVOLUTION from countless publications including 4 stars from
Rolling Stone and USA Today, an A from Entertainment Weekly and
exuberant praise from SPIN, NY Times, Washington Post and
more. Many claimed REVOLUTION the “Best Album of 2009” in any
genre including NPR's "All Things Considered." Amongst the many
accolades, the Nashville Scene Critics Poll voted Miranda Lambert’
s REVOLUTION as the year's best album and her "White Liar" as
the year's best single; they also named her Female Vocalist of the
Year and runner-up Artist of the Year.
ROADSIDE BARS AND PINK GUITARS CITIES INCLUDE:
Beckley, WV
Ft Worth, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
Kennewick, WA
Medford, OR
Duluth, GA
Orlando, FL
Airway Heights, WA
Florence, AZ
Cincinnati, OH
Akron, OH
Kalamazoo, MI
Amarillo, TX
Belton, TX
Houston, TX
Jonesboro, AR
Bossier City, LA
Stillwater, OK
Spencer, IA
Mankato, MN
Davenport, IA
New Braunfels, TX
For more information on Lambert's upcoming events and schedule
or for pre-sale ticket information visit www.mirandalambert.com
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MARTINA MCBRIDE DELIVERS COUNTRY MUSIC
LIKE A “ROCK STAR” ON OPENING WEEKEND OF
SHINE ALL NIGHT TOUR
Nashville, Tenn. (December 1, 2009) – The SunnyD Presents Shine
All Night Tour Starring Martina McBride & Trace Adkins kicked off
before the Thanksgiving holiday and night after night, McBride
commanded legions of fans and critics to take note - The
powerhouse vocalist can rock an arena with an all-out, swing-for-
the-fences, no-holds-barred high energy production the size and
scale of a rock star. Enthusiastic crowd reaction and highly
animated audience participation proved McBride shattered all
illusions of a sit-in-your-seat-and-clap-politely evening as the
superstar entertainer unveiled surprise after surprise during her
impressive 90 minute set of hit country music, costume changes,
and elaborate production and staging.
View Martina performance highlights at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suIDJR6aZb4
“Opening night in Moline was nothing short of magic,” said McBride.
It was not coincidence that this was the location of her Great
Performances tv special and subsequent live DVD. The entertainer
knew her enthusiastic Quad City audience was the perfect “home”
to share such a special night.
“I wish I could describe how amazing it feels to be on the receiving
end of all that love and positive energy,” McBride added.
She explained the first show is always electric and much of the
excitement is due to the thrill of the unknown but a return to Moline
heightened that experience. After countless hours of planning and
rehearsing for the Shine All Night Tour, the moment to step onstage
in front of thousands of anticipating fans arrived and McBride was
anxious to see how well the new show would be received.
“We just had to cross our fingers, say a prayer, and go out there and
rock," said Martina. “Luckily, it was a nearly flawless show...one of
the best shows I have ever done...and the crowd was truly
unbelievable!”
The Quad City Times couldn’t agree more and noted “The mutual
love affair between Martina McBride and the Quad-Cities continued
and grew stronger Friday night.”
That was just the beginning. After St. Paul on Saturday, the Pioneer
Press headline read “Martina McBride earns major country-star
status Saturday” and went on to include whole-hearted praise from
beginning to end with statements “Striding about a stage as large
as what remained of the main floor at the Xcel, she exuded the air of
a rock star. Her 18-song set was filled with spectacular singing, the
emotion she poured out clearly transfixing most of the audience,"
and “If this tour is intended to reassert McBride's status as a major
country star, then Saturday's show certainly made her case well.
Milwaukee’s performance capped off the weekend and reinforced
what fans from the previous night were already saying about the
unique pairing of Martina McBride and Trace Adkins as Shine All
Night headliners - this is an exceptionally fun-filled evening of
superstar entertainment.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote “The two musicians brought
together opposite ends of popular country music spectrum to create
a cohesive package” and further explained, “McBride was
comfortable straddling the lines between pop star and country girl”
and for Adkins “With a deep baritone voice and a hulking frame, the
former oil rig worker performed a hit-filled set that traveled from
rowdy fun to emotionally gripping nostalgia and romance.”
For the nearly 40 dates through Spring 2010, the Shine All Night
Tour will run the gamut of emotional release combining countless
radio hits and award-winning music of McBride and Adkins. Songs
flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection
leave fans no choice but to dance in the aisles, fist wave and chant
and hold on tight to loved ones while remembering what matters
most.
Visit www.ShineAllNight.com for dates, ticket links, exclusive
content, contests and to sign up for updates. For fans engrossed in
the Twitter phenomenon, follow the official Twitter feed at
ShineAllNight for the latest news, photos and contests. Also,
Martina’s newly redesigned website (MartinaMcBride.com) offers
more interactivity and features content as well as ticket presales
exclusively for fan club members. In addition, eager fans can
access ticket presales and other offers through TraceAdkins.com,
AmericanExpress.com and several other online outlets.
In addition to new content on www.shineallnight.com and artist
websites, CNN will feature McBride online in a new segment that
reinvents the postcard “Wish You Were Here.” CNN.com will post
short video clips, snapshots and text from McBride as she
describes her activities in the various towns and cities she travels
while on tour. The first McBride postcards will begin this week.
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COUNTDOWN TO THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
GEORGE STRAIT AND REBA TOUR IS HERE!
Just Days Away From One of This Year’s Biggest Country Music
Tours – King of Country George Strait Along With Entertainment
Superstar Reba
and Grammy Award Winner Lee Ann Womack
Nashville, Tenn. (January 14, 2010) - Excitement continues to grow
as the kick-off of the George Strait and Reba tour approaches. Only
8 days away from opening night in Baltimore, MD when Strait, Reba
and Lee Ann Womack bring an arena full of fans what they came for
– a memorable night of star-studded entertainment packed with hit
after hit of unparalleled country music. After Baltimore, they continue
to Greensboro, NC with additional dates coast to coast through
March.
With a repertoire of countless fan favorites and award-winning hits,
choosing a set list will be the biggest challenge for the three stars.
Of course recent hits including Strait’s fast moving “Twang” which
currently sits at #12 on Billboard and Reba’s four week number one
“Consider Me Gone” will certainly be among the list. Lee Ann
Womack’s “Solitary Thinkin” which earned her a Grammy
nomination for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” at the
upcoming 2010 awards will certainly make the cut and fans can
definitely anticipate the Grammy nominated Strait/Womack duet
“Everything But Quits” during the night. The duet from Strait’s
current and also Grammy nominated album Twang is up for “Best
Country Collaboration with Vocals”. Strait also scored a third
Grammy nomination for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” for
“Living For The Night” and Womack also received three Grammy
nominations with “Best Country Album” nomination for Call Me
Crazy.
To see a full tour schedule with ticket information and show dates,
visit www.GeorgeStrait.com.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, George Strait has the
most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57
To Date). He has sold more than 67 million records and with 33
different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA
platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres,
behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Strait’s recent release Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200
and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Straits
career that a new release has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200
chart and the 13th time debuting at #1 on the Top Country Albums
chart. The current single and title track sits at #12 on the charts.
Strait recently scored Grammy nods for “Best Male Country Vocal
Performance for “Living For The Night,” “Best Country Collaboration
with Vocals,” for “Everything But Quits” with Lee Ann Womack and
“Best Country Album” for Twang.
At the 2008 CMA Awards, George became the artist with the most
CMA Awards in history with Album of the Year for Troubadour and
Single of the Year for “I Saw God Today.”
His platinum-selling Troubadour was named “Best Country Album”
at the 51st Grammy Awards and in 2008, Strait was the fifth artist
ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade
honor. Strait has won 19 Academy of Country Music Awards
including "Entertainer of the Year."
Reba’s latest hit, “Consider Me Gone,” is the longest-running #1
single of the superstar’s career. With it’s 4th week at #1, Reba
joins Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson as the
only female Country artists to log more than 3 weeks at #1 in the
past 10 years. Reba’s reign of #1 hits now spans four decades.
The multimedia superstar was also recently recognized by
Billboard, Country Aircheck and Mediabase as the biggest female
hit-maker in country music history.
One of the most successful female recording artists in history,
Reba has sold over 55 million albums worldwide and her last 13
studio albums have all achieved platinum-plus status. The two-time
GRAMMY Award-winner is also an acclaimed film, TV and Broadway
actress. Reba signed with The Valory Music Co. in November
2008. The move reunited the multimedia entertainer with industry
leader Scott Borchetta, now President and CEO of Big Machine
Records and sister label The Valory Music Co.
Lee Ann Womack has sold over 6 million albums, won two
Grammys, numerous other milestone awards, and received
notoriety for her last album There’s More Where That Came From.
Released February of ’05 on CD and classic vinyl, There’s More
swept CMA Award trophies fall of the same year for “Album of the
Year” and “Single of the Year” (“I May Hate Myself In The Morning”).
She is also recognized for #1 singles “The Fool,” “A Little Past Little
Rock,” “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” and the mega smash “I Hope
You Dance”.
Womack’s current album Call Me Crazy has garnered critical
acclaim from Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly,
Billboard and The New York Times, to name a few. In ’09 she was
nominated for “Top Female Vocalist” at the ACM Awards and single
“Last Call” was nominated for a Grammy for the “Best Female
Country Vocal Performance” category. She was also nominated for
“Musical Event of the Year” with George Strait for “Everything But
Quits” at the CMA Awards. Womack will vie for three Grammy
awards at the ’10 ceremony for “Best Female Country Vocal
Performance” for “Solitary Thinkin’”, “Best Country Collaboration
With Vocals” for “Everything But Quits” with George Strait and “Best
Country Album” for Call Me Crazy. Current single “There Is A God” is
#37 on the charts and climbing. Click here to listen –
www.leeannwomack.com
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