National Recording Artist Frank Ray to Serve as Ambassador for National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is pleased to announce that Frank Ray, renowned country music recording artist and former member of law enforcement, has agreed to serve as honorary Chief Ambassador of the fund’s Ambassador Program. Frank Ray's commitment to raising awareness about law enforcement issues and supporting NLEOMF's mission to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve will make a significant impact on the organization’s mission.
In his role as Chief Ambassador, Ray will set the tone for other ambassadors by demonstrating the initiative’s goal of building awareness and generating support for the organization via agencies across the country. This is done through the vision set forth by NLEOMF and the ambassador’s responsibility to inspire all citizens year round to value law enforcement and help display the vital role it plays in our society as a way to honor the sacrifice of thousands of men and women whose names are engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
“As a former law enforcement officer, it is my absolute honor to partner with an esteemed organization like NLEOMF, which cares deeply for the men and women in blue who proudly serve their communities and fellow citizens daily while honoring the lives lost in the line of duty,” said Ray. “Being an ambassador will allow me to continue serving and stay connected to the profession. I look forward to using my platform to create awareness about mental health in this profession, lend a voice to the burden that many officers face, and share our supportive message with them so they know they are not alone.”
Because of his deep-rooted commitment to the well-being of first responders, earlier this year, Ray launched a first responder-oriented mental health campaign, aptly named "FRAY" to champion First Responders Mental Clarity. He joined US Senator Ben Ray Lujan (New Mexico) for a panel discussion at the US Capitol, focusing on the critical mental health challenges faced by first responders. This initiative will be a cornerstone of his role as ambassador and its ties to NLEOMF’s Officer Safety and Wellness Program.
“We are honored to have Frank Ray join us as Chief Ambassador of this signature program,” said Bill Alexander, Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “His dedication and his unique perspective as a former law enforcement officer make him an ideal fit into our ambassador program, and we look forward to working together to make a difference.”
Since the inception of the Ambassador program in early 2022, ambassadors have served as NLEOMF liaisons to law enforcement agencies, providing training and technical assistance to officers as well as attending events as representative of the organization. Learn more about the program and how to become an ambassador here.
About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund:
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The first pillar of this mission, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the names of all of the 23,785 officers who have died in the line of duty to date throughout U.S. history. Additionally, NLEOMF maintains and publishes comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding official line-of-duty deaths. The Officer Safety and Wellness pillar uses that data, coupled with best-practice program models, to produce programming directed at solutions to improve survivability and enhance wellness. NLEOMF’s third pillar, the National Law Enforcement Museum (LawEnforcementMuseum.org) is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.
About Frank Ray:
Texas chart-topper, bilingual recording artist and former police officer - Frank Ray is busting open the doors for a modern Latino Country movement. Growing up just three miles from the border in New Mexico, Frank, born Francisco Gomez, was immersed in the best of both worlds - enriched by his Mexican culture and surrounded by Texas Country music. Praised as “easygoing contemporary Country with Pop-Soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone), Frank’s “catalog is representative of his fun personality and flair” (Country Now), expertly blending ‘90s Texas Country, Latin, R&B and Pop. As an entertainer, Frank delivers electrifying, high-energy performances that has something for everyone. With immense cross-cultural appeal and a panorama of influences, Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries” (Los Angeles Times).
In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top 10 singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker) as his producer, signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records and much more. Along with being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone and Amazon Music USA as well as a “Listen Up Artist” by CMT, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC's TODAY.
Recently on tour with Old Dominion and now performing at major music festivals across the U.S, this former police officer visits first responders through his mental-health initiative FRAY championing First Responders Mental Clarity, at each tour stop providing first responders with the tools, resources and training to promote their mental wellbeing, as well as that of their families and communities. Having shared stages with Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Hunter Hayes and more, the versatile entertainer was just named to CRS New Faces’ Class of 2023. Featured on his self-titled, label-debut album, the cheeky “Somebody Else’s Whiskey” is currently climbing the Country radio charts. The album, Frank Ray, is available across streaming platforms. Ray also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the release of Raíces (Así Se Hace), a five-track project entirely in Spanish, on September 22.
COLIN STOUGH REACHES THE COUNTRY ROCK PROMISELAND WITH DEBUT EP
Country newcomer and 19 Recordings/BMG artist Colin Stough reaches a milestone that was once just a pipe dream today (10/20), releasing his debut EP, Promiseland.
A heady collision of grungy Southern Rock and pure-Country style featuring six fresh tracks – with all but one co-written by Stough and produced by the likes of Alex Maxwell, Sean Rogers, and Austin Shawn – helps introduce a Mississippi-born vocal flamethrower and guitar slinger with a true underdog story.
Just 19 years old and coming off a standout third-place finish on Season 21 of American Idol in 2022, Stough was still in high school until last year and had been working full-time as an HVAC technician after graduation. But once his mother convinced him to audition for Idol, that life became history.
Now based in Nashville, and mixing a freight train of full-bodied vocal rasp with a down-home blend of Hard Rock and twang, his debut EP marks the culmination of a whirlwind journey – and the start of an exciting new chapter.
“This EP represents who I am and where I’m from,” Stough says. “It speaks to my life these past few years and has become a source of comfort for me. Maybe that’s why I called it Promiseland. I hope it can be that for you, too.”
Along with preparing for the release of Promiseland, Stough has spent 2023 headlining shows across the nation, while also supporting fellow rising star Kidd G and Country-Soul troubadour Drake White. A series of previous singles have so far racked up more than 9.4 MILLION global on-demand streams, with “‘Til the Day One Does” on deck.
A brooding ballad of romantic longing wrapped in dark Western sonics and Stough’s blowtorch vocal, the low-down anthem co-written by Stough alongside Geoff Warburton, Gavin Lucas, and Austin Shawn is all about an on-the-run loner who may be hard to love – but nevertheless, holds his head high. Crunchy guitars, banjo, and whispering steel set the stage for what’s to come.
"This song is badass, man. It just feels cool, like something you’re supposed to drive around and listen to,” Stough explains. “It touches on the fast lifestyle that I’ve been forced to become adjusted to – but also, it hints at an ability to change. Something that I think we all have to do and can relate to.
About Colin Stough:
A 19-year-old Country Rock phenom and native of Gattman, Mississippi, Colin Stough has come a long way in a few short years – and with his debut EP Promiseland, the 19 Recordings/BMG artist is still just getting started. After learning to play guitar at 8 years old, Stough first pursued artistic dreams at 10, boldly trading childhood possessions for his first guitar at a local pawn shop – an instrument he still plays to this day. After graduating high school, the naturally gifted singer and self-taught songwriter began working full-time as an HVAC technician, before his mother convinced him to audition for American Idol. Impressing judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, Stough stunned viewers and soon built a thriving fan base, finishing third on Season 21 of the show in 2022. He spent the ensuing months writing and recording original music, while also touring nationwide to put his blowtorch vocal and guitar-slinging edge on full display. After signing with 19 Recordings/BMG, his distinctive mix of Southern Rock distortion and pure-Country style have helped tracks like “I Still Talk To Jesus” and “Bad Day” rack up more than 9.4 MILLION global on-demand streams, and in September 2023, Stough released the single “Promiseland,” along with an official music video. The hard-hitting anthem is the title track to Stough’s debut EP, which is out now and puts the emerging artist on track to reach even more dreams in the future. Stough has headlined across the country and opened for established artists like Kidd G and Drake White. Stay tuned for much more to come.
Photo Credit: Mike Rodway
Fancy Hagood's Cinematic Music Video for "Southern Sound" is Out Now.
Singer/songwriter Fancy Hagood is venturing deep into truth and storytelling with his new video for his song “Southern Sound,” which is out today and can be seen below.
“Southern Sound” frames the story of a young queer couple as they brave adversity in hopes of building a future together. The deeply emotional, cinematic music video brings the song to life as it delves into some of the difficulties the LGBTQIA+ community often faces within their own families.
“It’s an important story to tell because it’s happening to so many LGBTQIA+ kids,” Hagood told GLADD, who premiered the clip today. “I was inspired to make this video after so many horrible legislative bills harmful to the queer community were introduced across our country. It’s important to shed light on the fact that this is reality for some people.”
In the video, a young gay couple seeks refuge after the father of one young man discovers his sexuality and violently kicks him out of the family home. Hagood said it’s an unfortunate truth for many LGBTQIA+ people who have been displaced from their homes because of familial conflict over their sexuality. The moving clip also offers resources for young adults in the LGBTQ+ community who need food, housing, and council.
But the video is a message of hope and community and to make it connective, Hagood enlisted the help of family and friends to anchor key moments of the plotline.
The ‘angry father’ at the beginning of the music video is the Brothers Osborne’s father, “Big” John Osborne. On tour with the award-winning duo. eldest brother John and Fancy often co-write and play live together. In addition to performing alongside Fancy onstage, lead singer TJ (and John) has been a guest on Fancy’s “Trailblazer’s Radio” show and a trusted mentor.
Osborne sibling Natalie is Hagood’s manager and says of her father Big John, “he’s such a supportive father and human but has many times witnessed parents who wouldn’t embrace their child’s identity. He understood the importance of this video and wanted to be part of the story.”
The video was directed by Ford Fairchild. A Nashville based queer director, Fairchild also directed Brooke Eden’s “Outlaw Love” music video, which Hagood stars in. Hagood cameos in his own “Southern Sound” video as the bartender who encourages the young couple and helps them find a safe place to shelter.
“I don’t know how qualified I am to give advice, but to any LGBTQIA+ youth out there struggling in any way, I would just want them to know how important they are,” said Hagood. “I would want them to know their life has so much value, and they are so worthy of love and the choice to be themselves 100%. It takes so much courage to choose yourself over the ideas people try and place on us.”
“Southern Sound,” written by Hagood along with Jon Green and Tofer Brown, is the first song released from a forthcoming 2024 album. It’s the follow-up to his 2021 highly acclaimed album Southern Curiosity.
About Fancy Hagood:
Fancy Hagood is a proud queer artist from Bentonville, AR, who now calls Nashville home. After college, Fancy got a job at Forever 21, where his coworkers dubbed him “Fancy” after a Drake song of the same name. He released his debut album, “Southern Curiosity,” which has accumulated more than 30 million streams. “Southern Curiosity” was nominated for Best Country Record at The Libera Awards 2022.
The same year, he collaborated with Kacey Musgraves on “Blue Dream Baby.” The song prompted Sir Elton John to declare: “We need more people like Fancy.” His hero, Brandi Carlile, called Fancy an "artist to watch."
In addition to his artist career, Fancy also hosts Trailblazers Radio on Apple Radio.
MADELINE MERLO DELIVERS HER LATEST EUPHONIC TRACKS “TAKE A BROKEN HEART” AND “YOU’LL THINK OF ME” VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/WHEELHOUSE RECORDS
Award-winning, breakout country artist and songwriter Madeline Merlo captivates audiences with a sensational joint release via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records featuring original track "Take a Broken Heart” coupled with Merlo’s stunning rendition of Keith Urban's iconic #1 song, "You'll Think of Me.”
Produced by Zach Crowell, “Take A Broken Heart” speaks to all the places you can go with your broken heart as you drive forward leaving your ex in the past.
“'Take A Broken Heart' is a song that I wrote on a beach writing trip and have been dying to put it out since,” said Merlo. "The song is reminiscent of a conversation I’ve had with my friends many times and a song I have needed to hear myself at times. If someone breaks your heart, don’t give it back to them.”
Also produced by Zach Crowell, Merlo delivers a vulnerable and female perspective on Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think Of Me”, a track that tells of being kept awake at night by memories of an ex and finding comfort in the fact that someday the ex will be the one thinking of her on lonely nights. When asked about the opportunity to record one of her favorite Country songs of all time, Merlo explained it as “a dream come true. I sincerely hope fans will enjoy my version of the timeless song, 'You’ll Think Of Me.'"
Having “already proven her songwriting chops” (Billboard), Merlo has “long made a career by telling big emotional stories in the span of 3 minute or so songs” (American Songwriter). Similar to her critically acclaimed label-debut EP, Slide, that scored her praise from Billboard, E! News, PopCulture, MusicRowand more, Merlo continues to build her niche as a songwriter and artist, as she brings to life powerful female stories, from budding romances, to growing up and to the lessons learned in-between. “…Ready to make her name and talent known in the American country music landscape” (Country Swag), the “rising country star's” (People) newest projects, “Take A Broken Heart” and “You’ll Think Of Me”, are out now and supplement her previous release "Tim + Faith" that debuted in September to praise and profiles from Billboard, Circle, CMT, Country Swag & more.
About Madeline Merlo:
Award-winning songwriter and “rising Country star” (Country Now) Madeline Merlo “has long made a career by telling big emotional stories in the span of 3 minute or so songs” (American Songwriter). After scoring impressive Canadian radio play and winning the Canadian Country Music Association’s Rising Star Award (and being nominated twice for Female Artist of the Year), the “breakout talent” (American Songwriter) released a super-charged new song “Same Car” along with her spirited four-track EP Slidevia BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records. Produced by Zach Crowell (Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch) and backed by iridescent beats, Merlo’s collection of songs — all co-written by Merlo — deliver powerful female stories, from budding romances, to growing up, to the lessons learned in between. Winner of the season 2 premiere of the NBC songwriting reality TV series Songland, the Canadian songstress’ captivating track “Champagne Night,” recorded and released by Lady A, went on to be a three-week No. 1 song on US Country radio and earned her the 2021 Canadian Country Music Association Award for Songwriter of the Year. A captivating addition to her repertoire showcasing her authentic storytelling and powerful vocals, Merlo released “Tim + Faith” in September 2023, infused with the warm feeling of everlasting love, the melodious ode and moving tribute pays homage to 90s Country music and the devoted marriage between country music power couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The latest from Merlo comes with a sensational joint release featuring Merlo’s original track "Take a Broken Heart” and her stunning rendition of Keith Urban's iconic song, "You'll Think of Me.”
Photo Credit: Jack Owens
HOLY WARS Announce Highly Anticipated EP "CULT CLASSIC"
Genre-blurring provocateurs HOLY WARS are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of their latest EP, “CULT CLASSIC” on November 10th via Pale Chord Records. Pushing boundaries and defying labels, the "CULT CLASSIC" EP serves as the next chapter in their fearless journey. Fans can pre-save the upcoming EP HERE.
"CULT CLASSIC" a 5 song slasher of venomous assault.
“CULT CLASSIC” sends you into an electrifying odyssey of raw emotion and unrelenting force. From the standout prowess of tracks like "Deus Ex Machina," "BODY//TEMPLE," and title track "CULT CLASSIC", listeners are launched into a tumultuous sonic realm, where ever-shifting tempos, indelible riffs, infectious lyrics, and haunting melodies fuse into a world of distorted beauty. Thematically, this EP pays homage to the cult horror classics but with a twist: the true terror resides not in external monsters, but within—the God of the machine, the mind itself.
Among these gems, "VenoM" exudes a defiant charisma, poised for confrontation, while "TENSION//RELEASE" unveils a hidden layer of depth, threading themes of depression and grief beneath its fabric, providing a breath of fresh air into the EP's intense composition.
Speaking on the EP announcement, vocalist Kat Leon shares:
“Making this EP was a fun and intrusive experience. I wanted to pose the question of what if the horror aka “the monster” was actually inside us? In most thrillers, the monster is an external enemy but in this body of music I really wanted to lean into the internal enemy but also acknowledging how this internal enemy is influenced by our external world and what we are made to feel about ourselves and about others. Cult classic is the climax track revealing the true enemy - the unattainable ideology of what it takes to thrive in a society that is holding each individual under its thumb. I hope this EP and every song displaying the internal struggle of the self, empowers the listener and allows them to have the freedom to unplug and let go of the ever powerful ego."
Sonically, the "CULT CLASSIC" EP lands with the force of a gut punch, melding the eclectic influences of alternative rock, nu metal, hip hop, punk, and pop blurring the lines into a heady concoction with precise intention. Woven within the tapestry of this EP are lyrics that map out a personal voyage—a trek through the self, the ego, and the projections that intertwine with a restless, aggressive psyche.
Nick Perez's deft guitar work and masterfully raw production deliver a sonic landscape that demands replay, teasing nuances and subtleties that may have initially slipped by. Kat Leon's lyrical and vocal prowess strikes at the core with venomous assault that oscillates from intimate whispers to thunderous screams.
Their two previous singles, "BODY//TEMPLE" and "Deus Ex Machina" are a testament to their unrelenting creative spirit and mark the first of many HOLY WARS releases via their brand new label home, Pale Chord, where they join an impressive roster of fellow groundbreaking artists such as Spiritbox, Harper and Thousand Below. These pivotal milestones only further the band’s incessantly gaining momentum garnered from their authentic, DIY approach, which has already yielded nearly 10 million global streams and 700,000 YouTube views across their total catalogue.
Armed with their unpredictable sound, provocative artistry, and the strength of their new label, HOLY WARS continue to defy genres and blow minds. Embrace the weird and stay tuned for more from these sonic shapeshifters soon.
ABOUT HOLY WARS
Los Angeles based duo HOLY WARS, composed of Kat Leon (Vocals) and Nick Perez (Guitars/Production), have a unique and constantly evolving sound that fuses an infectious medley of genres, packed with attitude and lyrical finesse. Newly signed to Pale Chord via BMG, HOLY WARS are excited to usher in a new era of ambitious music starting with new single “Deus Ex Machina”.
Recorded music aside, HOLY WARS’ live shows are an electrifying breeding ground that converts any first timer to a lifelong fan. HOLY WARS take every opportunity to feed off the energy of the crowd and use it to amplify Leon’s charismatic and fearless stage presence which has since allowed them to win over a wide range of audiences. It is no surprise that the band’s high-intensity live performances have led the group to share the stage alongside legendary groups such as Coheed and Cambria, Alkaline Trio, and Papa Roach, to the next generation of up and coming rock artists including The Warning and Scene Queen.
HOLY WARS hit the festival circuit for the first time, gracing the main stages at Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life while evaporating the DWP Presents stage at Aftershock, as well as So What?! and Furnace Fest.
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Post Profit Share Announce "Self Defeater" EP + Share "Drug Emporium" Video
CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH SILLY GOOSE SET FOR NOVEMBER
Newly signed SHARPTONE RECORDS band POST PROFIT — Matt Jackson [vocals, guitar], Nick Hawner [guitar +vocals], and Zach Hicks [drums + vocals] — have announced their new, six-song EP, Self Defeater, out November 17. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band has shared the video for "Drug Emporium." Watch it below.
Visually, it's a youthful romp that will transport you back to those high school afternoons — when you headed for the skateboard and bike ramp as soon as the homeroom bell rang.
Musically speaking, if you dig The Deftones and Quicksand, you'll love Post Profit and their chunky post-hardcore sound.
"This song is about the growing pains of growing up in the real world," the band explains. "While there's nostalgia in the music, the lyrics are about moving yourself forward and evolving. And since we're all fans of skateboarding, it only made sense to include it in the video."
Fresh off a spate of dates supporting Nothing More and Dead Poet Society, Post Profit will return to the road and embark on a co-headline tour next month with Silly Goose. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
POST PROFIT ON TOUR:
WITH SILLY GOOSE:
11/1 — Orlando, FL— Level 13
11/3 — Chapel Hill, NC — Local 506
11/4 — Washington, DC — DC9
11/6 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge (Late Show)
11/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
11/9 — Ferndale, MI —Loving Touch
11/11 — Columbus, OH — Summit Music Hall
11/12 — Chicago, IL — Cobra
11/13 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill - Duck Room
11/15 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room
11/16 — Houston, TX — WHL Studio
11/18 — New Orleans, LA — Parish @ House of Blues
11/20 — Nashville, TN —The End
ABOUT POST PROFIT
Some would say Post Profit have been waiting for this moment since the cradle, with each member being introduced to musical instruments between the ages of 2 to 6.
Zach and Matt forged a friendship as toddlers ever since their moms became best friends from church in Longview, TX. Nick would later learn of Matt's vocal prowess through the high school intercom. "Matt's father was the high school principal," explains Nick. "And he'd have Matt on there in the mornings singing about refraining from drugs and alcohol and striving for good school attendance."
Over the next few years, the trio would really get to know each other from attending and performing at local shows. Nick and Zach especially hit it off and quickly became inseparable, spending much of their time listening to music, eager to put their own band together. Meanwhile, Matt was sinking his teeth into a Dallas based metalcore band called Far From Earth.
During early 2017, Matt started hosting open jams every Sunday at a smoky East Texas dive bar and one night asked Zach to join on drums. Zach dragged his new friend Nick along on guitar and the trio quickly formed a strong musical bond. They would soon start slipping originals into their covers sets and after months of unrelenting practices and bar jams they booked their first show at a Halloween party in Tyler, TX.
With the experience of countless gigs across the South, Post Profit soon gained a reputation for their commanding and impactful live performance, including powerful 2021 and 2022 performances at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, FL. Rallying around influences such as Deftones, Incubus, Failure, and Quicksand, the band refined their original songs and sound into what would become their 2022 debut self-produced album When You Think It's Right It's Always Wrong. The release garnered over a million cumulative streams independently, and the success of their single "Smother" grabbed the attention of SharpTone Records, eventually landing them a deal.
GO AHEAD AND DIE | RELEASE NEW ALBUM UNHEALTHY MECHANISMS + REVEAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'DRUG -O-COP'
Arizona death-crusters GO AHEAD AND DIE unleash their caustic sophomore album Unhealthy Mechanisms via Nuclear Blast Records. A torrential whirlwind born from the livid minds of Igor Amadeus Cavalera (HEALING MAGIC) and Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). This new installment to the band's dystopian catalog is a fresh dive into the madness of society and the pollution that ravages our minds.
In celebration of the new album, the band delivers an outpouring of raw vision in the form of the track, 'Drug-O-Cop'. The single is the perfect mashup of gritty pissed-off punk angst and extreme metal. Check out the RoboCop parody that features Igor Amadeus and Max as corrupt cops.
Max Cavalera states, ‘Igor and I are looking forward to bringing Go Ahead And Die on the road to the fans. We tackled mental health topics that are often taboo and have added to the corruption of civilization. I consider this to be the gnarliest record I have ever collaborated on.”
Igor Amadeus Cavalera comments, "'Drug-O-Cop' is an old-school punk song to its core. Heavily inspired by the late 70’s and 80’s d-beat scene. One of my favorite songs on the record and a big middle finger to the abuse of power acted out by police forces around the world.”
Purchase Unhealthy Mechanisms on various formats and stream now at:
https://goaheadanddie.bfan.link/gaaduhmech
Watch the music video for 'Drug-O-Cop' directed by Cody Long, below.
Unhealthy Mechanisms was produced by Igor Amadeus Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the recording in his Platinum Underground Studio steeped in the mystic ambiance of the Superstition Mountains’ foothills. The mixing and mastering were once again handled by Arthur Rizk (CAVALERA, SOULFLY, TURNSTILE). For the artwork, the band enlisted Santiago Jaramillo of Triple Seis Design to create the unnerving design that fits with the album title. GO AHEAD AND DIE's newest record is a testament to declining mental health around the world, and a reminder that we are not alone in our pain. The mind is lost. The fuse is lit. Time to set everything ablaze.
Unhealthy Mechanisms is available digitally and in the following formats:
CD Jewel
Red Cassette (Limited to 400)
Vinyl
Red W. Black Splatter
White W. Black Splatter
GO AHEAD AND DIEis:
Max Cavalera| Vocals, Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera| Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Johnny Valles| Drums
“A NEW BEGINNING” . . NIGHT OF MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT SET FOR THE RE-IMAGINED PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER
Preston Bradley Center – located at 941 W. Lawrence, in Chicago, Illinois – has served Uptown for over a hundred years. From Preston Bradley's service vision to the Peoples Church Congregation to hundreds of community-based events, 941 W. Lawrence has been an integral entity. Now, it's poised to serve Uptown and the world once more.
And on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:00-7:30pm (doors open 4:30pm), local musical artists will be performing (including Anji Brooks & Chicago Slim, Chicago Blues All-Stars, Lynne Jordan, Kuumba Lynx, Soul Children of Chicago), as well as a discussion on "our vision for a re-imagined Preston Bradley Center."
Several notable figures of the community will be developing the PBC, including Dr. Daniel Ivankovich, who is an award-winning surgeon and Chicago Blues musician, who trained and worked at Northwestern University, RUSH Medical Center and Cook County Hospital. He is also a former Chicagoan of the Year, CNN Hero and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Also Dr. Karla Ivankovich, a board-certified clinical mental health counselor and President of One Patient Global Health Initiative. She has extensive background in leadership, advocacy, and outreach programming. Dr. Ivankovich is also nationally and internationally awarded as an author, clinical educator and mentor.
Additional speakers will be Jerry Bryant (JBTV), Jacinda Hall-Bullie (Kuumba Lynx), Grace Itter (People’s Church of Chicago), Lynne Jordan, Mark Maddox (Buddy Guy’s Legends), Jaquanda Saulter (Kuumba Lynx), Lowell Thompson, Dr. Walt Whitman II (Soul Children of Chicago), and Micah Williams (Urban Tables).
The following services will be offered at Preston Bradley Center:
• Mental health services
• Navigators to connect underserved residents with resources
• Senior/elderly programming
• Community-building hub of action
• Youth & family programming
• Performance & entertainment venue
• Full-service television and media production center
• Chicago Blues history showcase
Please join us on November 15th for an unforgettable night of entertainment and discussion.
Admission is FREE, so please lock-in your ticket to adventure!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please RSVP to Dr. Daniel Ivankovich at divankovich@gmail.com
INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024 Announces VOID OV VOICES x NOSFERTU Silent Movie Collaboration
“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection
INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY is now revealing a silent film concert in which Attila Csihar’s Void ov Voices will create the music for the classic German horror film 'Nosferatu' (1922). The silent film concert will take place at the cinema Vega Scene on Saturday, March 30, at daytime during Inferno Metal Festival 2024. Separate tickets will be available for this performance and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Void ov Voices is the solo project of Attila Csihar, known as the vocalist of Mayhem and Tormentor, in which he uses only his own voice to create a dark and atmospheric soundscape. Csihar initiated this project in 2007 and has since performed numerous concerts with this concept. Void ov Voices has previously held a silent film concert in Oslo when they provided the music for 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' during Oslo Fright Fest in 2012. We look forward to another silent film concert with Void ov Voices in Oslo, this time accompanying 'Nosferatu!'
NOSFERATU
The German silent film 'Nosferatu' was released in 1922 and was one of the first movies based on Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula.' Because they lacked the rights to the story, they changed names and locations, so Count Dracula became Count Orlok. However, this did not help, and the judiciary ruled that all the film reels of 'Nosferatu' should be destroyed. Fortunately, several reels survived, and F. W. Murnau’s great masterpiece endured. Now, over a hundred years later, the film still stands as one of the great classics in film history. We are excited to see and hear when Void ov Voices soundtracks the film during Inferno Metal Festival 2024.
Please note that Vega Scene has a limited number of seats, so be sure to act quickly to get tickets for the film concert!
Inferno Metal Festival will take place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO).
So far, the iconic festival has revealed a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers. Other recently announced bands include Kampfar, Cynic, Jo Quail, Dödsrit, Tusmørke, Forcefed Horsehead, Inchoation, Terminal, Deathbarrel, H.P. Doomcraft, and many others! More will be announced soon!
The current lineup is now as follows:
Dimmu Borgir
At the Gates
Kampfar
Candlemass
Borknagar
Sólstafir
Finntroll
Me and That Man
Carpathian Forest
Cattle Decapitation
Cynic,
Nordjevel
Winterfylleth
Keep of Kalessin
Vltimas
Arthur Brown
Misþyrming
Saor
Mantar
Koldbrann
Konvent
Khold
Crypta
Signs of the Swarm,
Bell Witch
Extermination Dismemberment
Dödsrit
Dwaal
Jo Quail
Orm
Phantom Fire
Tilintetgjort
Umbra Conscientia
In Twilight’s Embrace
200 Stab Wounds
Automaton
Befouled, Vorga
Zustand Null
Forcefed Horsehead
Tusmørke
Visegard
Imbalance
Nakkeknaekker
Celestial Scourge
Deception,
Vomit Forth
Horrifier
H.P. Doomcraft
Inchoation
Terminal
Deathbarrel
Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.
In conjunction with Inferno Metal Festival, the Black Metal Bus Sightseeing Tour with Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Order) is back with an all new routing! Following the success of this special event's inception last year, this incredible experience will take Inferno attendees through some of the places that marked the beginnings of Norwegian black metal!
Between 1991 and 1993, many of the most important events during this dark chapter of Norwegian music history took place in Oslo. Therefore, Inferno Metal Festival has put together a field trip to experience these legendary moments in time, including the site of Helvete, the legendary record store once owned by late Mayhem founder Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth.
Anders Odden formed his first black metal band, Slaught, in 1986 after attending a rehearsal with Mayhem at the age of 14. He was one of the pioneers of the Norwegian scene, dealing with tape trading, organizing of concerts and creating extreme music of his own. He formed Cadaver in 1988, releasing what would be the first Norwegian death metal album on Earache Records in 1990. During this period, Odden performed alongside true Norwegian legends such as Darkthrone, Mayhem, Old Funeral and many more iconic bands.
This field trip has exclusive anecdotes and personal memories of the early life of the scene from someone who was there since the beginning. The daily sightseeing schedule is as follows:
BLACK METAL BUS SIGHTSEEING -
A FIELD TRIP THROUGH NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL
12:00: Departure The Hub, Inferno Festival hotel.
12:30: Langhus station - Photo op - IYKYK
13:30: Visit to NESEBLOD RECORDS the site of “HELVETE” 1991-1993
15:00: Holmenkollen Kapell, re-done after church-fire that took place on August 23, 1992
16:00: Return to the Hub, Inferno Festival hotel.
Tickets for the tour are now available at the below links!
March 28: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726031
March 29: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726033
March 30: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726035
March 31: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/726037
Official festival hotel - Clarion Hotel® The Hub:
In addition, Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing that the Clarion Hotel The Hub is once again the official hotel partner!
The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.
Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it's worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.
The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the
Airport Express Train. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.
The special Inferno discount price is valid from March 24 to April 1, 2024. Extend your
stay and experience Oslo!
These prices will increase starting on February 28, 2024.
For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or directly via the hotel's website. The ”Inferno” booking code is enabled to get the discounted prices.
Be sure to stay tuned for more bands, special events and excursions, and more information on the Inferno Music Conference!
The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in
Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud
of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over
the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’
two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.
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Scotty McCreery Inducted into North Carolina Music Hall of Fame; Releases new Holiday Track
On the heels of announcing his headlining Cab in a Solo Tour earlier this month, and his induction last night into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery is getting into the spirit of the holiday season with the release of a new, original track, “Feel Like the Holidays” available today. Listen to the track HERE and watch the lyric video below.
“I love Christmas and Christmas music, so I’m thrilled to release ‘Feel Like the Holidays’ today,” said McCreery. “It’s got such a classic Christmas song vibe and puts you right in the mood for the holiday season. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we enjoyed recording it.”
Written by Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick and Jeremy Bussey and produced by Rogers along with Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis, the new Christmas music follows the release of McCreery’s latest single, “Cab in a Solo” which garnered him the most first-week adds at country radio (120) of his career and is moving quickly up the charts.
McCreery was also one of six inductees in the 2023 class of artists enshrined in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame during the annual induction ceremony last night. The induction ceremony took place at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center in Mooresville, N.C. where McCreery gave an acoustic performance of his hits “Five More Minutes,” “This is It,” “Damn Strait,” and his current song “Cab in a Solo.” Other artists honored this year included Loudon Wainwright III, George Beverly Shea, Betty Davis, Bill “Fatback” Curtis and Fetchin Bones. McCreery joins past honorees in the Hall including Eric Church, John Coltrane, Fantasia, Andy Griffith, Ronnie Milsap, Thelonious Monk, Earl Scruggs, Nina Simone, James Taylor, Randy Travis and many more.
"If you know me, you know how much I love my home state of North Carolina,” said McCreery. “There are so many great musical talents from all genres that have come from our state, and I am honored to be inducted alongside them in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. I have so many musical heroes already in this Hall. This is very special to me and an honor I will always treasure.”
Having spent almost half his life in the spotlight, the North Carolina native continues to push himself creatively as well as personally. He has launched the next chapter in his career with his 2024 headlining “Cab in a Solo Tour.” McCreery will be joined by Anne Wilson as direct support as well as Greylan James and Noah Hicks on select dates. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick-off at Hobart Arena in Troy, OH on Jan. 26, 2024, and trek across the U.S. with stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston and more.
Tickets for the “Cab in a Solo Tour” are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.
Cab in a Solo Tour Dates:
1/26/2024 Troy OH Hobart Arena +^
1/27/2024 Shipshewana IN Blue Gate Performing Arts Center*^
2/1/2024 Durham NC Durham Performing Arts Center +^
2/2/2024 Atlanta GA Coca-Cola Roxy+^
2/3/2024 Chattanooga TN Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium +^
2/8/2024 Brookings SD Dacotah Bank Center +^
2/9/2024 Des Moines IA Vibrant Music Hall+^
2/10/2024 Omaha NE Steelhouse +^
2/22/2024 Independence MO Cable Dahmer Arena +#
2/23/2024 Norman OK Riverwind Casino
2/29/2024 Philadelphia PA The Met +#
3/1/2024 Boston MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway +#
3/2/2024 Syracuse NY Landmark Theatre +#
3/14/2024 Johnstown PA 1st Summit Arena +#
3/15/2024 Wallingford CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre +#
3/16/2024 Schenectady NY Proctors Theatre +#
*Previously Announced Date
+ Anne Wilson
^Greylan James
#Noah Hicks
Photo Credit: Courtesy North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
Always the road warrior, McCreery is currently headlining shows through mid-December.
Remaining 2023 Headlining Dates:
Oct. 20 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage
Oct. 21 Hiawassee, GA Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Oct. 26 Edinburg, TX Bert Ogden Arena
Oct. 27 San Antonio, TX H-E-B Performance Hall – Tobin Center
Oct. 28 Ft. Worth, TX Billy Bob’s Texas
Nov. 4 Surf City, NC Southside Park
Nov. 17 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Nov. 18 Wilkes-Barre, PA F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 19 New Philadelphia, OH Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center
Nov. 30. Roanoke, VA Berglund Performing Arts Center
Dec. 1 Wheeling, WV Capitol Theatre
Dec. 3 Nashville, TN Opry Country Christmas at the Grand Ole Opry
Dec. 6 Athens, OH Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Dec. 7 Wabash, IN Honeywell Center
Dec. 8 Ottumwa, IA Bridge View Center
As noted above, McCreery will be back at his favorite place to perform, the Grand Ole Opry stage, on December 3 as part of “Opry Country Christmas.” Tickets can be purchased at Opry.com.
About Scotty McCreery:
Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The 30-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 5 consecutive No.1 hits: the RIAA Platinum-certified “Damn Strait,” the RIAA Gold certified “You Time,” the RIAA Gold certified “In Between,” the RIAA Platinum certified “This is It,” and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified ‘Five More Minutes.” His new single “Cab in a Solo,” which McCreery wrote with Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson, is from a forthcoming album due out in 2024. The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“The Trouble with Girls”) in 2012; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” in 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. His most recent album is Same Truck: The Deluxe Album. On October 19, 2023, McCreery will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018, and the couple had their first son Avery in October 2022. For more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com.
Craig Morgan’s Enlisted EP AVAILABLE NOW
In late July of this year, country music hitmaker, author and patriot Craig Morgan answered the call from the Army Reserve on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and re-enlisted. The longtime Opry member, who will celebrate his 15th year as a member next week, previously served with the Army’s 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, was making a commitment to attain 20 years of service.
Just as the Army has called on Morgan, the Tennessee native has called on some of his talented friends to contribute to his latest project, available now. Appropriately titled Enlisted (Broken Bow Records), the six-track release offers new takes on four of his biggest hits along with two new tracks and includes appearances by an all-star group of performers including Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.
Listen now at craigmorgan.lnk.to/Enlisted
Photo Credit: Nate Griffin
Opening Enlisted is the working-class anthem, “Raise The Bar,” one of the EP’s two brand-new songs, which Craig sings with friend and neighbor, Luke Combs. MusicRow Magazine raves, “[Combs] is as rousing and raucous as peerless country singer Morgan is on ‘Raise the Bar’ … lots and lots of fun.”
To celebrate the new release and his 15 years of membership in the Opry, Morgan will take to the iconic stage on October 25 to perform songs from the project, along with Adkins and members of the United States Army Field Band, Six-String Soldiers. Find tickets HERE. He’ll also play the final two weekends of his popular “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home. Tickets and VIP experience packages are on-sale now at CraigMorgan.com.
Morgan’s 2023 headlining tour follows last fall’s release of his personal memoir — God, Family, Country, which he wrote with Jim DeFelice, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper. The book chronicles Morgan’s road to success, from his humble childhood in Tennessee to his years as an elite military operative to his country music stardom. Country music fans and thrill seekers alike will love this intimate look at his remarkable life. Learn more HERE.
Morgan previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist and including Airborne, Air Assault Jumpmaster and Rappel Master among his certifications. He is now returning to serve his country in a new way – as a soldier in the Army Reserve. The newly sworn in Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer candidate will continue touring and releasing new music in his civilian career while simultaneously serving our country in the Army Reserve.
About Craig Morgan:
A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, Morgan has amassed over 1.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard, thrilling massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday” and his faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, “The Father, My Son and The Holy Ghost.” Craig just released his newest project, Enlisted, a six-song collection of reimagined hits and brand-new songs featuring collaborations with Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.
Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan served seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.
He's reprised his popular headlining run — “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home — playing thirteen theater and auditorium dates through the end of this month. God, Family, Country, Craig’s gripping new memoir, released last fall in partnership with Blackstone Publishing. He details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.
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Randall King’s ‘Into the Neon’ 18-Track Album Arrives Jan. 26, 2024
Raised on the plains of West Texas, Randall King honed his craft with countless nights spent strumming his guitar under the expansive skies, backlit by the stars’ neon glow. Flash forward to today, and King’s road warrior diet finds him revitalizing Country’s neo-traditional sound under a different kind of neon – the radiant glow from the signs of nearly 150 honky tonks he performs in across the country each year.
It’s this inspiration of nature and the humble establishments that have nurtured country music’s blue collar roots since its foundation that inspired King to usher people Into the Neon – to a place where rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion are all welcome – with his 18-track sophomore album, due Jan. 26, 2024 via Warner Music Nashville.
“You grow wiser with age, you grow wiser while you’re working and experiencing life, and I feel like I have a deeper understanding of what my music really is,” King reflects of the growth he’s experienced since his 2022 release, Shot Glass. “We're moving into the neon era of country music. The pendulum is swinging, and you’re watching it happen… Now I just hope people get their mind blown.”
Co-produced by King alongside Jared Conrad, the project incorporates a unique blend of the influences from icons and modern masters alike who have inspired King’s sound; inclusive of the timeless ‘80s country twang of George Strait and Keith Whitley, and the blood pumping, Y2K-era rhythms of Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan.
Showcasing his ability to traverse from a toe-tapping waltzer with “When My Baby’s In Boots” to the yearning lament of “I Could Be That Rain,” King lays it all on the line with songs that could just as easily be enjoyed while slow dancing under the starry night sky or while line dancing at a local honky tonk. With the release of “Hang Of Hangin’ On,” available now, King finds himself graciously holding close to the girl he loves despite keeping “a goodbye up his sleeve” in the past.
“Think I’m getting the hang of hangin’ all this music out there,” King laughs. “I sure loved this song from the first time I heard it. Go spin your lady to this one y’all!”
Despite being in the studio recording new music in 2023, King has stayed busy on the road, recently returning from his first-ever European tour in September, Neon Overseas, with a set of 11 shows, including sold-out stops in Cologne, Germany; London England and more. As the year winds down, King will support Jon Pardi and Ian Munsick on select tour dates, while continuing to headline stops in Paso Robles, CA; Reno, NV; Salt Lake City, UT and more.
King’s 3rd Annual KingFest in Luckenbach, TX will take place on Nov. 11 with Gary P. Nunn, Jon Stork and Braxton Keith at the helm for support. For upcoming tour dates and more information, visit RandallKingMusic.com or follow @RandallKingBand across all social platforms.
Randall King’s Remaining 2023 Performances:
Oct. 21 // Corpus Christi, TX // Brewster Street Ice House
Nov. 2 // Nampa, ID // Ford Idaho Center
Nov. 3 // Reno, NV // Virginia Street Brewhouse
Nov. 4 // Paso Robles, CA // BarrelHouse Brewing Co.
Nov. 10 // Webster, TX // Rowdy's Dance Hall - Webster
Nov. 11 // Luckenbach, TX // Luckenbach Texas
Nov. 16 // Royal Oak, MI // Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov. 17 // Cleveland, OH // Agora Theater & Ballroom
Nov. 18 // Hershey, PA // GIANT Center
Nov. 30 // Independence, MO // Cable Dahmer Arena
Dec. 1 // Tulsa, OK // BOK Center
Dec. 2 // Fort Worth, TX // Dickies Arena
Dec. 9 // Salt Lake City, UT // Soundwell
Photo Credit: Yve Assad
About Randall King:
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing over 270 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon takes that craft to the next level on January 26, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.
“Hang Of Hangin’ On” lyrics and label copy available HERE
Pop Evil Release Music Video for Top 5 Single SKELETONS!
Michigan-based hard rock group Pop Evil releases the official visual for their newest single and title track “Skeletons,” which is currently Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. Directed by long-time friend Johan Carlèn, the video depicts a supply run in the wastelands of a dystopian future going wrong. A striving man finds himself face-to-face with death. It is a relentless fight between human and machine.
About the video, frontman Leigh Kakaty says, “Sometimes the little things in life come with the hardest challenges to overcome. It was awesome to team up with our long-time friend and director, Johan Carlén, to tell this tale of one man’s determination; to risk it all in a world that is constantly coming after him. With so much chaos in the world today, we feel it is important now, more than ever, to remember we are only human.”
The band is about to embark on their 19-date, U.S. headlining Flesh & Bone tour, with special guests Fame on Fire and Lylvc. The Flesh & Bone Tour commences in Fort Smith, AR, on October 28, 2023, and wraps up in the band's hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, on November 22, 2023.
Skeletons U.S. Flesh & Bone Headlining Tour:
October 28 - Fort Smith, AR - Temple Live
October 29 - Wichita, KS - Temple Live
October 31 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee
November 1 - Angola, IN - Electric Ballroom
November 3 - Reading, PA - Reverb
November 4 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
November 5 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
November 7 - Columbia, SC - The Senate
November 9 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
November 10 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
November 11 - Johnson City, TN - Capone’s
November 12 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
November 14 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
November 16 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (SOLD OUT)
November 17 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (SOLD OUT)
November 18 - Cleveland, OH - Temple Live
November 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
November 21 - Columbus, OH - The Bluestone
November 22 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
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Mister Misery Share New Single "In Forever (Orchestral Version)"
Modern horror metal band MISTER MISERY unveiled their new single "In Forever (Orchestral Version)," delivering a haunting musical experience. Immerse yourself in a world where darkness and resilience collide, echoing the tumultuous yet triumphant human spirit. The song is available on all major streaming platforms now!
Sweden's MISTER MISERY blend clean and gritty vocals along with high-energy riffs and anthemic choruses. Paired with a theatrical appearance, they create an experience that speaks to all senses.
After dropping their debut album Unalive in 2019, the band expanded to new heights. MISTER MISERY took their listeners on a journey that led up to their second album, A Brighter Side Of Death.
MISTER MISERY have appeared at W:O:A, Master of Rock, Full Metal Cruise, Hills Of Rock, and more. They also supported some of the most prestigious bands in metal, such as NIGHTWISH and DREAM THEATER in front of over 15,000 people. One thing is for certain: They will leave NO survivors!
MISTER MISERY ARE:
Harley Vendetta — Vocals/Guitar
Alex Nine — Guitar
Alister — Bass
Rizzy — Drums
FUMING MOUTH EMBARKS ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN LATE OCTOBER
New England death metal band FUMING MOUTH will embark on a month long-tour with DEVIL MASTER and FINAL GASP later this month in support of their highly-anticipated album, Last Day of Sun, that’s out November 3rd from Nuclear Blast Records. Tickets are on sale now for the excursion, which kicks off Halloween night, October 31st in Brooklyn, NY and wraps on December 3rd in Philadelphia, PA.
Purchase Tickets: https://fumingmouth.com/
Commenting on the tour, vocalist/guitarist Mark Whelan says:
“We set forth on tour once again with our friends in Devil Master and Final Gasp. Creatures of the night, demons of the world, and every other walk of life, come join us.”
Out in two weeks, Last Day of Sun was recorded and produced by CONVERGE guitarist and Grammy Award winner Kurt Ballou and marks the band’s awaited return following Whelan’s near-death battle with cancer last year. Adorned by artwork from Stefan Todorovic, the album features standout singles like ‘The Silence Beyond Life’ and the newly released track ‘I’ll Find You,’ which draw inspiration from Whelan’s own recent life-threatening obstacles.
Pre-order Last Day of Sun: https://fumingmouth.bfan.link/ldos.ema
FUMING MOUTH Tour Dates:
w/DEVIL MASTER & FINAL GASP
Oct 31 = Brooklyn, NY - St. Vitus
Nov 1 - Troy, NY - El Dorado Bar
Nov 2 - Boston, MA - The Middle East
Nov 3 - Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Électriques
Nov 4 - Toronto, ON - Nineteen Seventy Eight
Nov 6 - Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Bar
Nov 7 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
Nov 9 - Denver, CO - High Dive
Nov 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High
Nov 13 - Vancouver, BC - Cobalt
Nov 14 - Seattle, WA - Substation
Nov 15 - Portland, OR - Dante’s
Nov 17 - Berkeley, CA - Thee Stork Room
Nov 18 - Los Angeles, CA - Midnight Hour
Nov 19 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
Nov 20 - Mesa, AZ - Pub Rock
Nov 21 - Albuquerque, AZ - Moonlight
Nov 24 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
Nov 25 - Dallas, TX - Cheap Steaks
Nov 28 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
Nov 29 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
Nov 30 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Dec 1 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
Dec 2 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
Dec 3 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
About FUMING MOUTH:
A fiery, resurrected rage barrels its way out of hell’s erupting chasms with blistering fury; Fuming Mouth has returned. Lead singer, guitarist, and founder Mark Whelan emerges triumphant after a life-threatening battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, rekindling the inferno of their music with Fuming Mouth's second full-length album, Last Day of Sun.
What initially began as a full-on, fictional concept album underwent a profound transformation into a concept-reality hybrid, largely influenced by Whelan's harrowing conflict with his health and anear brush with death. Just three weeks away from recording the album, Whelan was struck with a devastating cancer diagnosis. While bravely fighting the illness, he rewrote melodies, drum sections, and lyrics, infusing the music with his personal journey of struggle and hope.
The recording sessions began in October 2022, with Grammy Award winning Kurt Ballou of Converge at his studio, God City, in Salem, Massachusetts. Ballou reached out to Whelan after his battle with cancer and encouraged him to get back to their previously scheduled recording session. Working closely with Ballou in both engineering and production, the band found a wonderful and collaborative experience, as Ballou invested himself wholeheartedly in shaping their sound and vision. Salem itself also helped shape the album, as the Halloween Season had begun. Droves of tourists and residents mixing with people in costume made the streets of Salem seem like Last Day of Sun had come to life. The city where the Witch Trials took place presented the perfect setting for the album to be recorded.
At the genesis of this record, there was no other artist that could have captured the album's essence better than Mariusz Lewandowski, with whom the band had already established a creative relationship through his work on the cover art of The Grand Descent. Tragically, Mariusz passed away while working on the album artwork, presenting the band with an immense obstacle to overcome. In tribute to his spirit and legacy, they joined forces with the talented artist Stefan Todorovic who crafted an evocative album cover depicting a Faustian city crumbling amidst the gray and sandy storms of the apocalypse. A colossal monster blocks the sun and hovers above the city as it burns, smoky buildings topple to the ground; all a visual representation of the chaos and darkness that permeates the album.
Fuming Mouth stands resilient, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Amidst the carnage and depression lies a flicker of hope - a beacon of light that emanates from within. But as the last rays of the sun cast their shadow, the question remains. Will the people in Last Day of Sun survive? Will their worst inhibitions play out, will they rip each other to shreds, will they give up? Will everything they’ve built have been for not? Will they find a way to overcome, or will their panic lead to failure?
FUMING MOUTH is:
Mark Whelan - Guitar, Vocals
Andrew Budwey - Guitar
Pat Merson - Bass
James Davis - Drums
Follow FUMING MOUTH:
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PLAGUESTORM - New EP "Empty Eyes" out now on Noble Demon!
Today, Argentinian solo artist Plaguestorm is proud to release his furious new 3 track EP, Empty Eyes. Founded by mastermind Sebastián Pastor in early 2014, Plaguestorm has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, delivering a unique blend of furious and raging melodies, drawing inspiration from both the old and new Scandinavian sound of Death Metal. For the release of Empty Eyes, Pastor is joined by the incredible vocal prowess of Okko Solanterä (HORIZON IGNITED)and the masterful drumming skills of Eugene Ryabchenko (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE), along with the talented Diego Martinez. With such prominent support, Plaguestorm's upcoming offering is set to leave a lasting impact, showcasing his undeniable talent and delivering a sound that will appeal to fans of heavier and melodic sounds. Listen to the EP's title track "Empty Eyes" below.
Stream the EP HERE
Empty Eyes was mixed and mastered by Sebastián Pastor. The EP is out now on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION
ALT-POP ARTIST, DELA KAY RELEASES “LET YOU DOWN” A Soundtrack to Vulnerability and Self-Discovery
Alt-Pop artist, Dela Kay, is back with a heartfelt and emotionally charged single, "Let You Down." This release marks a significant milestone for Dela Kay, as it showcases her vulnerability and genuine storytelling abilities, offering listeners a glimpse into her personal journey and the complexities of modern dating. "Let You Down" is a unique collaboration between Dela Kay and producer Stefano Pigliapoco, who had initially crafted the instrumental foundation causing the creative sparks to fly upon meeting. The songwriting process began with Dela Kay imagining the perspective of the other person in a relationship,
which gradually evolved into a reflection of her own feelings – a poignant exploration of trust, vulnerability, and the fear of self-sabotage.
Inspired by artists such as The Maine, Maggie Lindemann, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne, Dela Kay is continuing to lean into her Alternative roots with the release of "Let You Down." Having always considered herself a songwriter first, Dela Kay feels this era of her career is her most authentic to date, as she gears up to release a string of singles through 2024. Her upbringing in Nashville, TN has instilled in her the art of storytelling, which shines through in her lyrics and melodies. “I hope to make a lasting impression, making my artistic mark with authenticity and edginess. I think women have a voice and I intend to use mine and don’t plan on stopping until I have everyone’s attention” Dela Kay passionately expresses.
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Hailing from Nashville, TN, music was always a big part of the household for Dela Kay. Seeing the emotional connection a personal song could make fueled her desire to write and to be a storyteller. She studied musical theater at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at the Theatre Conservatory of Roosevelt University, where she grew creatively in many ways, but ultimately felt a strong call back to her roots of songwriting. “I will always love life in the theater. But there is something so much more satisfying to me when I create something uniquely mine, from my heart, using my own words and music. I draw from the scars of broken relationships just as easily as the joy and celebration of being young and free.”
In 2014, her electro-pop style began to emerge through a collaboration with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and producer, Femke Weidema; which eventually led to her first electro-pop/European-infused single release, “9 out of 10,” as Dela Kay in 2016. Named by Earmilk as an artist who was gifted “with a rich, distinctive vocal style” for her 2018 release of “Make You Mine,” Dela Kay went on to continue releasing singles and garnering hundreds of thousands of streams. In 2019 Dela Kay released “All My Love” through Sony Music, which ended up charting 49 on the top 150 global artist charts for Digital Radio Tracker as well as in the top ten for the Top Independent Charts. The release of “Think About You” shortly followed, which ended up becoming Dela’s highest-streamed song to date with almost 800k streams and counting. After a brief hiatus, Dela Kay marked her return by debuting a new, more alternative sound in 2021 with the release of “The Worst Part,” via Wonderland Magazine.
Encouraged by the positive feedback, Dela Kay delved deeper into this new sound with the release of "Old News," a collaboration with Ryan Dulude and Rikki Jo Randall. Closing out 2022, Dela Kay touched hearts with "Daughter," a poignant song dedicated to her father. This track marked a departure from her usual upbeat style, embracing a more folk-driven alternative sound, rich in vulnerability and cinematic storytelling. Now in 2023, Dela Kay's dedicated fan base can anticipate a wave of fresh content, with more songs and surprises awaiting them in the coming year. Looking ahead to 2024, Dela Kay plans to embark on a West
Coast tour in the spring and summer, bringing her music and unique brand of storytelling to audiences far and wide.
Wind Walkers Announce Highly Anticipated Album "What If I Break?" & Drop New Video For "Dissipate"
Breaking boundaries and forging their own path in the alternative music scene, Wind Walkers, have today announced their highly anticipated album, "What If I Break?" set for release on November 17th, 2023. Fans can pre-save the upcoming release HERE.
The album announcement is accompanied by the release of their latest single "Dissipate". Fans can stream "Dissipate" HERE. Fans can also watch the brand new video, below.
Speaking on today's single release, vocalist Trevor Borg shares:
"Unfortunately, I’ve found myself in relationships that have fallen apart due to unfaithfulness. And dissipate is a song about the personal traumas I’ve experienced because of it. Paranoia, anxiety and trust issues are all things that I have battled while trying to maintain a healthy relationship after those situations, and this song was almost like a desperate plea to myself to learn how to love with confidence again."
Regarding their album announcement, Trevor continues:
"Lyrically, What if I Break is a very introspective album. I wrote about very real experiences in my life these past few years. This album touches on love and death, connections with others as well as connections with myself. And the pressures that I felt trying to maintain those connections while chasing a dream I’ve had since childhood. These songs are on the verge of being uncomfortably honest, and I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way."
This latest single, "Dissipate" serves as tantalizing glimpses into Wind Walkers' forthcoming album, showcasing their penchant for pushing artistic boundaries. It skillfully intertwine intricate melodies, evocative lyrics, and a rich tapestry of emotions. They continue to encapsulates the band's ability to transcend genres and resonate deeply with their audience.
"What If I Break?", produced by the highly regarded Nick Matzkows (known for his work with Attack Attack, Until I Wake, Conquer Divide) and revered Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Skillet, The Ghost Inside), promises to redefine the boundaries of post-hardcore and alternative metal. With their daring approach, Wind Walkers effortlessly blend the commanding force of modern metal with the irresistible charisma of pop, crafting a sound that is both emotionally charged and undeniably catchy. Be sure to stay tuned for more Wind Walkers news coming soon.
ABOUT WIND WALKERS
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of central Massachusetts, Wind Walkers are leading in redefining the very essence of post-hardcore and alternative metal.
In their innovative approach, they fearlessly combine the relentless power of modern metal with the irresistible allure of pop, creating a sound that is as thought-provoking as it is infectious. Their latest singles, "Dead Talk," and “Bodybag” are a glimpse into the boundless creativity that lies within them, a mere taste of their forthcoming album, “What If I Break?” (set for release on November 17), promises to deliver.
Alongside the instrumental expertise of Timothy Comeau and Neil Comeau on guitar, Craig Martin on bass, and Ethan Cheesman on drums, the pivotal moment of their evolution came with the addition of vocalist Trevor Borg. With his exceptional vocal prowess and captivating stage presence, he's added a new layer of depth and intensity to their already established sound.
As they continue to evolve and redefine their craft, their unwavering commitment to explore new musical realms sets Wind Walkers apart in the industry. Their music showcases an unapologetic approach to authenticity, an invitation to embrace the unexpected and challenge the status quo.
With "What If I Break?" on the horizon, Wind Walkers is set to make a resounding statement in their respective genre. This forthcoming album promises to be a tour de force, pushing the boundaries of their genre even further and solidifying their place as innovators and trailblazers in the alternative music scene.
Photo Credit - Ian Urquhart
Wind Walkers
Trevor Borg - Vocals
Timothy Comeau - Guitar
Neil Comeau - Guitar
Craig Martin - Bass
Ethan Cheesman - Drums
LAINEY WILSON ANNOUNCES 2024 “COUNTRY’S COOL AGAIN” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Today, multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced she will be performing 35+ dates across North America on her headlining “Country’s Cool Again Tour” next year, produced by Live Nation.
Already this year, Wilson has won four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three PCCA Awards, in addition to being honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker,” and the most nominated artist at this year’s CMA Awards with a record breaking nine nominations.
Tickets will be available starting with the Wild Horses presale beginning Monday, October 23. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, October 27 at 10am local time at LaineyWilson.com. Dates may vary by market. See website for more details.
“Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on a show and singing along with the crowd,” said Wilson. “I want to give a big thank you to all of the fans who have continuously showed up and showed out this year. We can’t wait to see you nationwide on the “Country’s Cool Again Tour!”
Citi is the official card of the "Country’s Cool Again Tour." Citi card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesdays at 10AM time through Thursdays at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale, details visit www.citientertainment.com.
The “Country’s Cool Again Tour” is sponsored by T-Mobile and Wrangler. T-Mobile is the official wireless partner of the tour, giving T-Mobile customers exclusive access to preferred tickets at every U.S. tour stop—even sold-out shows. Customers can get their Reserved Tickets starting 30 days prior to each show at first-day prices, just another way the Un-carrier thanks its customers simply for being customers. For more information, visit t-mobile.com/music.
LAINEY WILSON “Country’s Cool Again” SCHEDULE:
5/31 – Nashville, TN (Ascend Amphitheater) *^
6/14 – Camden, NJ (Freedom Mortgage Pavilion) *^
6/15 – Gilford, NH (Bank NH Pavilion) *^
6/20 – Saratoga Springs, NY (Broadview Stage at SPAC) *^
6/21 – Syracuse, NY (Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview) *^
6/26 – New York, NY (Radio City Music Hall) *^
6/28 – Bridgeport, CT (Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater) *^
6/29 – Bangor, ME (Maine Savings Amphitheater) *^
8/8 – Huntsville, AL (The Orion Amphitheater) *^
8/9 – Southaven, MS (BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove) *^
8/10 – Rogers, AR (Walmart AMP) *^
8/22 – Prescott Valley, AZ (Findlay Toyota Center) +^
8/23 – Chula Vista, CA (North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre) +^
8/24 – Concord, CA (Toyota Pavilion at Concord) +^
9/1 – Los Angeles, CA (The Greek Theatre) +^
9/13 - Salt Lake City, UT (USANA Amphitheatre) +^
9/14 - Boise, ID (Ford Idaho Center) +^
9/15 - Missoula, MT (University of Montana - Adams Center) +^
9/19 – Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center) +% ON SALE NOV 3
9/20 – Lake Tahoe/Stateline, NV (Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys) +^
9/26 – Vancouver, BC (Rogers Arena) +^
9/27 – Auburn, WA (White River Amphitheatre) +^ ON SALE DEC 1
9/28 – Ridgefield, WA (RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater) +^ ON SALE NOV 17
10/10 – Lubbock, TX (United Supermarkets Arena) +^
10/18 – Raleigh, NC (Red Hat Amphitheater) *^
10/19 – Alpharetta, GA (Ameris Bank Amphitheatre) *^
10/20 – Wilmington, NC (Live Oak Bank Pavilion) *^
10/24 – London, ON (Budweiser Gardens) *^
10/25 – Oshawa, ON (Tribute Communities Centre) *^
10/26 – Pittsburgh, PA (Petersen Events Center) *^
11/1 – Little Rock, AR (Simmons Bank Arena) +^
11/2 – Evansville, IN (Ford Center) *^
11/3 – Charleston, WV (Charleston Coliseum) *^
11/7 – Oklahoma City, OK (Paycom Center) +^
11/8 – Omaha, NE (CHI Health Center) +^
11/9 – Sioux Falls, SD (Denny Sanford Premier Center) +^ ON SALE NOV 17
11/15 – Monroe, LA (Monroe Civic Center) *^
* - Ian Munsick
^ - Zach Top
+ - Jackson Dean
% - To Be Announced
ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:
As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards with, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being crowned the most nominated artist at both the 2023 CMA Awards (with a record breaking nine nominations) and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her current single “Watermelon Moonshine” topped the Country charts marking her fifth No. 1 single and making her the first female artist in two years to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country airplay chart. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts and has amassed over 650 million streams to date. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was recently named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.
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