Cody Johnson Joins Randy Houser on “Cancel” as NOTE TO SELF DELUXE Arrives

With the arrival of Note To Self Deluxe, multi-Platinum artist Randy Houser releases a collaborative take of his song “Cancel” featuring country superstar Cody Johnson via Magnolia Music Group. Listen to “Cancel” and Note To Self Deluxe HERE.
 
Written by Houser and co-produced with Jay Tooke, “Cancel” draws on spiritual introspection to promote forgiveness, calling for empathy while emphasizing the importance of listening to others and avoiding judgment.
 
“After I wrote it, I went on Cody’s bus, and we talked about cutting it together,” shares Houser. “I was honored that something so meaningful to me was also important enough to him to want to be a part of it.”
 
With four new collaborations, Note To Self Deluxe expands on his 2022 project, praised by Saving Country Music as “an album full of rich tones and expressive moments, and best of all is the vocals of Randy Houser himself,” while Tennessean shares that his “forthright songwriting expresses blue-collar and home-grown values.”
 
Previously released tracks “Still That Cowboy” with Miranda Lambert, boasted by Billboard as a “top-shelf track” and “a match made in heaven” by Whiskey Riff, along with “Rub A Little Dirt On It” with Riley Green and “Country Round Here Tonight” with Justin Moore, are also featured on Note To Self Deluxe.

Last week during one of two sold-out electrifying performances at Bridgestone Arena as part of Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour, Houser was surprised mid-set by his son Huck and actor Johnny Galecki, who presented him with a RIAA Certified-Gold plaque for title track “Note To Self,” marking Houser's first Gold record with Magnolia Music Group.

Houser returned to Australia last month and rang in the New Year with a performance at the Sydney Opera House in addition to a sold-out solo-acoustic show in Melbourne. Houser will perform at festivals across the U.S. this summer, including Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Roostertail Music Festival, Lakefront Music Fest and the Red, White & Brauen Festival.
 
For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.

Randy Houser Tour Dates:
March 1 | Wild Country Off Road | Leakesville, MS
March 11 | WUSY Heart Strings | Chattanooga, TN
April 16 | Carlisle Theatre | Carlisle, PA
April 17 | Penn’s Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
May 30 | Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam | Panama City Beach, FL
July 4 | Roostertail Music Festival | Madison, IN
July 12 | Lakefront Music Fest | Prior Lake, MN
July 17 | Marshall-Putnam County Fair | Henry, IL
July 18 | Buchanan County Fair | Independence, IA
Aug. 21 | Concert in the Corn | Mason, WI
Aug. 22 | Country in the Burg | Cedarburg, WI
Aug. 23 | Red, White & Brauen Festival | Huntingburg, IN
 
About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. The deluxe version of Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features four new collaborations with artists including Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Justin Moore and Riley Green. RIAA Gold-certified single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” For more information, visit RandyHouser.com.

Magnolia Music Group Adds Ray Vaughn as National Director of Radio and Streaming

Magnolia Music Group has added Ray Vaughn as National Director of Radio and Streaming. The 30+ year promotion veteran has worked with some of the biggest names across all genres of music including George Strait, Tom Petty, KISS, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters and more.

“Ray’s dedication and passion for his stations, artists and teammates truly sets him apart and makes him the legend he is,” shares Heather Propper, Magnolia VP of Promotion. “We are thrilled to have him join our expanding team and bring Magnolia to the next level.”

Vaughn most recently worked at Quartz Hill and prior to that was part of Warner Music Nashville’s staff working with acts such as Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett and Ashley McBryde.

Ray Vaughn | Courtesy of Magnolia Music Group

Magnolia Music Group Adds JC Coffey as Director of Audience Platforms

Magnolia Music Group has hired industry veteran JC Coffey in a newly created role as Director of Audience Platforms, which will combine his experience in radio promotion, syndication strategy and DSP relations. Coffey will report directly to VP of Promotion, Heather Propper. Previous stops for Coffey include Big Machine Records and Show Dog Records.

Magnolia is home to country star Randy Houser, who is coming off a whirlwind 2023 that included a headline tour, two feature film appearances (Killers of the Flower Moon and The Hill) and the release of his song “Cancel.” Houser has multiple soon-to-be-announced music releases slated for 2024.
 
“JC’s passion, work ethic and multi-dimensional thinking will help propel the continued growth of Magnolia,” shares Nick Hartley, manager for Houser.

“I have been passionate about Randy Houser’s music since the moment I heard his voice," shares Coffey. "I could not be happier to take on this new role and hit the ground running with this amazing team.”

Congratulate Coffey at jc@magnoliamusicgroup.com.

Randy Houser Releases Highly Anticipated Album 'Note To Self'

PLATINUM-SELLING ARTIST RANDY HOUSER RELEASES
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM NOTE TO SELF

Produced by Houser with Blake Chancey, Note To Self
Features 10 Tracks All Co-Written by the Mississippi Native

Title Track Climbs the Charts at Country Radio, Hitting the Top 40

Photo Credit: Rachel Deeb

As the title track continues climbing the charts in the top 40, Billboard lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser releases his highly anticipated sixth studio album Note To Self today, November 11, via Magnolia Music Group. Listen to the new album HERE.

A collection of nostalgia, wisdom, hard work and cowboy culture, Houser co-wrote all 10 tracks and produced the album with the help of Blake Chancey, recording the project from his home studio.

“Blake and I worked on this record for a long time, and I’m so proud to be able to finally share it,” notes the Platinum-selling artist. “Note To Self really came together at a time when I was doing a lot of reflecting on my life.

“It became a way to impart some things I’ve learned about myself and some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way,” he elaborates. “As artists, I think sometimes we get so caught up with trying to have a hit that we miss an opportunity to really connect with people. Sometimes you need to talk about what’s going on in the world, and in your own world, so people can relate to that and feel something.”

Lead single “Note to Self” offers deliberate introspection, challenging the listener to reflect and consider hard truths. Written by Houser with Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and Bobby Pinson, the title track was penned with reflective insight on how to cherish the things that truly matter, while showcasing his New York Times-dubbed “rich, vicious” vocal stamina.

Album opener “Still That Cowboy” was written as an ode to his wife Tatiana, with CMT.com sharing, “Houser has never been afraid to sing country music, and ‘Still That Cowboy’ spotlights the genre’s tenets as much as anything Houser has ever released,” while “Workin’ Man” illuminates the tenacity and persistence of America’s blue-collar workers among the struggles they face day-to-day to support themselves and their families, with MusicRow calling it a “rousing blue-collar anthem” that Houser sings with “a barn-burner baritone that dips and growls in all the right places.”

Steel guitar and fiddle-laced “Country Round Here Tonight,” reminiscent of the classic country hits of the 90s’, creates a feeling of nostalgia, as Houser croons about a small-town spot where everyone goes to unwind and spend their paycheck, followed by “Take It To The Bank,” which opens with acoustic guitar – fitting for a love story focused on spending quality time together rather than being dependent on wealth to bring happiness.

As Houser lulls softly, building into a heavy hitting chorus, “Call Me” finds him pining to hear from his lover, as he’d rather be fighting than not speaking at all: “3am is the loneliest time when we’re fighting; sometimes nothing speaks any louder than silence.” The ballad is juxtaposed with “Out And Down,” which finds Houser digging into his delta upbringing and leaning into his Blues influences as he sings about being under the influence to get over an ending relationship.

“Rub A Little Dirt On It” delivers some much-needed wisdom that’s often forgotten in our fast-paced world – that difficult times are only temporary, sometimes alleviated by turning to places of beauty and tranquility, while “American Dreamer” touches on patriotism and the diligence passed down throughout generations to work hard with pride.

Closing with “Remember How To Pray,” Houser gives credit to his Maker, recognizing His prominence throughout his life, while acknowledging “Every now and then, I lose my way, but I still remember how to pray.”

Houser is currently on the road with Cody Johnson to wrap up a milestone year, after performing multiple sold-out shows throughout 2022, including an at-capacity stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. For dates, tickets and additional information, visit RandyHouser.com.

Houser will also be hitting the big screen alongside notable actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon and Dennis Quaid in The Hill.
Randy Houser Upcoming Tour Dates

Nov. 11 NOW Arena Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Nov. 12 Resch Center Green Bay, Wis.
Nov. 16 Stage of Stars Chicago, Il.
Nov. 17 Hertz Arena Fort Myers, Fla.
Nov. 18 Yuengling Center Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 19 St. Augustine Amphitheater St. Augustine, Fla.
Nov. 26 Ford Center Beaumont, Texas
Dec. 2 Simmons Bank Arena Little Rock, Ark.
Dec. 3 BOK Center Tulsa, Okla.
Dec. 9 Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, Nev.
Jan. 20 Cajundome Lafayette, La.
Jan. 21 Landers Center Southaven, Miss.
Jan. 27 Colonial Life Arena Columbia, S.C.
Jan. 28 PNC Arena Raleigh, N.C.
Feb. 16 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Mich.
Feb. 17 KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky.
Feb. 18 Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, Tenn.
Feb. 25 Moody Theater Austin, Texas
March 3 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Ft. Wayne, Ind.
March 4 Covelli Centre Youngstown, Ohio
March 17 CMC Rocks Willowbank, Australia
March 18 CMC Rocks Willowbank, Australia
March 24 Nutter Center Dayton, Ohio
March 25 State Farm Center Champaign, Ill.
May 18 The Oncenter Syracuse, N.Y.
May 19 Tsongas Center Lowell, Mass.
May 20 Total Mortgage Arena Bridgeport, Conn.
May 27 EagleBank Arena Fairfax, Va.
June 15 Vibrant Arena Moline, Ill.
June 21 Chaifetz Arena St. Louis, Mo.

About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is set for release on November 11 via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native. Currently Top 40 and climbing the charts at Country radio, lead single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi-native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” With multiple sold-out shows so far in 2022, including an at-capacity stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Houser wrapped his co-headlining tour with longtime friend Jamey Johnson in April and is currently on the road with Cody Johnson. Along with preparing new music and a relentless touring schedule, Houser landed on-screen roles in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and more, as well as the inspiring The Hill starring Dennis Quaid. For more information, go to RandyHouser.com.

Randy Houser Releases "Workin' Man" from Upcoming Album 'Note To Self' Set for 11/11

On the heels of the announcement of his sixth studio album Note To Self set for Nov. 11 via Magnolia Music Group, the Billboard lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser releases “Workin’ Man.” Listen to the song below and pre-order/pre-save Note To Self HERE.

Written by Houser with Randy Montana, “Workin’ Man” illuminates the tenacity and persistence of America’s blue-collar workers among the struggles they face day-to-day to support themselves and their families, with Billboardpraising, “Houser yields his enviable vocals with a rough-hewn delivery that lends grit to this radio-friendly track.”

Morning coffee in his steel toe boots
Drink it up, lace ‘em up, light that fuse
Ain’t stacking nothing but some IOU’s
Workin’ man

Can’t be late, can’t catch a break
BC Powder cause everything aches
Cold six pack, end of the day
Workin’ man

Singing whoa
Whatcha gonna do
Woman needs loving
And the kids need shoes
Ain’t nothing left when he pays them dues
Workin’ man

Whoa, where ya gonna turn
Daddy said, “Son,better listen, better learn
Ain’t nobody shelling out no concerns for the workin’ man”
Yeah, I’ve seen it first-hand, buddy, just like you
That’s why I’m out here singing these blue-collar blues
For the workin’ man

Note To Self, produced by Houser and Blake Chancey and featuring 10 tracks all co-written by the powerhouse vocalist, came together at a time when Houser was reflecting on what was important to him and looking forward to the future he wanted to build for himself and his family.

“It doesn’t scare me not to be the popular kid on the block. I just go and do my thing. I tour and I make a living for my family, and I love playing music live and I love creating music, and I love recording music,” Houser shared with PEOPLE.com.

Album opener and recently released “Still That Cowboy” was written by Houser, Matt Rogers and Josh Hoge as an ode to his wife Tatiana as the couple prepares for their second child together, with CMT.com sharing “Houser has never been afraid to sing country music, and ‘Still That Cowboy’ spotlights the genre’s tenets as much as anything Houser has ever released. His baritone rings against the backdrop of the pedal steel guitar as he delivers the song written for his wife.”

Currently climbing the charts at Country radio, “Note To Self,” Houser’s first taste of new music since 2019’s critically-acclaimed Magnolia, marked his “powerful return” with MusicRow boasting Houser “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists. His return is most welcome, especially with such a strong song of regretful hindsight. His extraordinary voice is absolutely fierce as this hair-raising pile driver reaches its climax.”

With multiple sold-out shows so far in 2022, including an at-capacity stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Houser wrapped his co-headlining tour with longtime friend Jamey Johnson in April and heads back out on the road this summer for a slew of headlining shows, festival dates and select performances with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson and Travis Tritt. For dates, tickets and additional information, visit RandyHouser.com.

Along with preparing new music and a relentless touring schedule, Houser landed on-screen roles in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and more, as well as the inspiring The Hill starring Dennis Quaid.

About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice the New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album, How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin' Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Following 2019’s critically acclaimed Magnolia, Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is set for release on November 11, via Magnolia Music Group, with the title track climbing the charts at Country radio. For more information, go to RandyHouser.com.

Magnolia Music Group Launches with Flagship Artist Randy Houser

Randy Houser Signs as Flagship Artist

Radio Promotion Team Includes Co-VPs Heather Propper, Kimmie Trosdahl

Magnolia Music Group launches today with Platinum-selling Country musician Randy Houser as its flagship artist. Heather Propper and Kimmie Trosdahl join as Co-VPs of Radio Promotion; Emily Hoch signs on as Coordinator and Kyleigh Roberts joins as Director of Content.

“We are thrilled to have Heather and Kimmie onboard, as they personify the passion, experience, work ethic and talent that will position Magnolia to thrive,” shares Nick Hartley, Steadfast founder and manager for Houser. “The timing couldn’t be better for Magnolia to ramp up radio, streaming and visual roles as Randy gets ready to deliver the best music of his career, all while preparing for an aggressive touring schedule and roles in two major feature films due later this year.”

“I couldn’t be more excited about the creation of Magnolia Music Group and feel like it’s time to be more present than ever,” shares Houser. “Magnolia’s commitment to artistry is very important to me and has been a cocoon of safety for me while writing and recording new music. I can’t wait to emerge and share what we’ve been creating!”

Propper spent five years at KMLE/ Phoenix, followed by over a decade at Stoney Creek/BMG and Warner Music Nashville. Trosdahl was most recently with Warner Music Nashville, with prior stops at Wheelhouse/BMG and Bigger Picture, while Roberts’ previous stops include Roy Orbison’s Still Working Music Group.

Magnolia will leverage data and new technologies as it positions itself for long-term sustainability across label, publishing and catalogue divisions. Magnolia will be distributed by Empire and utilize Thinkswell’s marketing services.

Magnolia is currently hiring additional positions in radio, streaming and visual departments, with new team members to be announced soon.

Congratulate the Magnolia Label Team:
- Heather Propper - Co-VP of Radio Promotion at Heather@MagnoliaMusicGroup.com
- Kimmie Trosdahl - Co-VP of Radio Promotion at Kimmie@MagnoliaMusicGroup.com
- Emily Hoch - Coordinator at Emily@MagnoliaMusicGroup.com
- Kyleigh Roberts - Director of Content at Kyleigh@MagnoliaMusicGroup.com