Saturday, September 19, 2015

Country Music Pride

Country Music Pride

I Made It: New Music From Diamond Rio 25 Years Later

Posted: 18 Sep 2015 06:00 PM PDT

The band that plays together stays together…known as one of the first country bands to play on every one of their studio projects, Diamond Rio made country music history when their first Arista Nashville single, "Meet In The Middle" landed them in the #1 spot.

Now, 25 years later, Diamond Rio, is releasing "I Made It", their tenth studio album. The title track was co-written by the band's lead guitarist Jimmy Olander and features 11 new songs.  Produced by Olander and Michael D Clute, "I Made It", is available today Friday, September 18 at iTunes and through Rio Hot Records at diamondrio.com.

"I Made It" is the follow-up to their 2014 first-ever live album release, "Diamond Rio Live".  And to celebrate the release for a limited time, fans can receive a FREE MP3 of the title track, "I Made It" by visiting www.diamondrio.com.

As artists producing music as long as Diamond Rio has, fresh subject matter tends to get more and more difficult to come by," says Jimmy Olander. "As a writer on the title track 'I Made It,' simply telling our story is freeing. This is a very specific story, the autobiographical melding of the migration stories my partners and I share about moving to Nashville.  Collectively, we have achieved the amount of success that dreams are made of, but at the end of the day have learned having someone to share this amazing life with – 'love' and 'be loved by' is the real measure of success. It’s true, 'I Made It.'"

We’ve always had a sense of excitement when a new CD was being released. However, since this is our first 'new music’ from Diamond Rio in many years, it almost feels like it did when our very first record came out 25 years ago. At least for me, there is some nervous tension anticipating what our new and long-time fans think about it." Brian Prout concludes saying, "We are proud of this CD and we hope that our fans will enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it."

Diamond RioI Made It Track Listing: 

"I Love This Song"
"Ride The Range"
"I Made It"
"I Can't Think Of Anything But You"
"Crazy Life"
"Beckett's Back Forty Acres"
"Lay Your Lovin' On Me"
"Findin' My Way Back Home"
"If You're Willing"
"I'll Wait For You"

*Bonus Track: "Walking By Beauty" featuring Joshua Bell
Track Benefiting: do Terra Healing Hands Foundation

We were fortunate to not be rushed with this project,” shares Gene Johnson. “Over the past few years we’ve taken the time to work on several projects that were on our bucket list; a Christmas album and our first-ever Christian and live albums.” Dan Truman further explains, “Instead of cutting the album in a 2 week period, or 2 month period we’d cut a few songs every year. What that allowed us to do is be very selective about what we cut and to take the time to live with these songs, making the proper edits and decisions.” Marty Roe and Dana Williams both agree that, collectively, this may be the best group of songs the band has ever recorded.

To catch Diamond Rio live in concert, check out one of their 2015 tour dates:

Sept 25                      Jackson County Apple Festival          Jackson, OH
Sept 26                      Lawrenceburg Fall Fest                      Lawrenceburg, IN
Oct 10                       Abilene Cattle Baron's Ball                 Abilene, TX
Oct 17                       Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel            Tama, IA
Nov 5                        Gold Star Gala                                    Killeen, TX
Nov 13                      Boulder Station Casino                       Las Vegas, NV
Nov 14                      Harrah’s Lake Tahoe                          Stateline, NV

To find out more about Diamond Rio go to DiamondRio.com: or follow him on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM,FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE.

 

All For The Mutts: Miranda Lambert’s 8th Annual Cause For The Paws Event This Weekend

Posted: 18 Sep 2015 12:24 PM PDT

MuttNation Foundation and Miranda Lambert Present  their 8th Annual Cause for the Paws 2015: Back to Basics in Luckenbach, Texas THIS WEEKEND, September 18th & 19th.  Having raised $2.1 million since the inception of the Foundation, Miranda continues her tireless support of helping animals in need.

muttnationThe main event Saturday night will feature acoustic performances by chart topping and award winning singer-songwriters as well food, drinks, a silent auction, and more. A limited number of VIP packages are available for an exclusive two day experience. All proceeds from Cause for the Paws benefit MuttNation Foundation to help end animal cruelty, neglect, and homelessness throughout the U.S.

The 2 day event will include acoustic performances from Lambert and other award-winning singer-songwriters, a silent auction, food and more. Miranda will be joined for her debut appearance in Luckenbach by Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall, Radney Foster and Gwen Sebastian from The Voice.

 

MNFCo-Founder Bev Lambert has been busy putting together the final touches on the special 2 day event in their home state of Texas.

A lot goes into an event like this," Bev explains, "but nothing makes Miranda and I more happy and fulfilled than seeing a rescue dog in the arms of a loving family.  That's what MuttNation is all about."

To purchase tickets for Cause for the Paws or donate to the cause, click HERE.

PAWS

 

Inside The Outsiders: Eric Church Exhibit Opens Today

Posted: 18 Sep 2015 11:50 AM PDT

Today marks the beginning of the exhibit that will explore the life and career of Eric Church. Featuring stage wear, guitars, song manuscripts, photos and more from his personal collection, the "Talladega" singer respectfully acknowledges that the exhibit or any of his other achievements would not have been made possible without the support of so many of his family, friends and fans.

It's not about me, because it's not possible for one person to make that happen," Church adds. "I can't say how proud I am. I can't say how much I love each and every one of you. I'm blown away by where we are and by where we came from. It really took everybody pulling on the rope at the same time."

Church has reaped the rewards of chart success with hits such as "Springsteen" and "Talladega," platinum albums Chief and The Outsiders, and CMA and ACM awards, while maintaining an authenticity that resonates deeply with his audience. His country-rock hybrid incorporates influences ranging from Merle Haggard to Metallica, and reflects the determination of many of today's top country artists to break down genre barriers. Behind his aviator shades, Church believes that, “music is universal; it speaks to people’s souls on the deepest level. It’s all just music."

Eric Church is an independent-minded artist with an uncompromising attitude that is rare in contemporary country music," said museum CEO Kyle Young. "His insistence on doing things his way recalls Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. We are thrilled to share his story in our latest exhibition."

The display, which runs now through February of 2016, includes Church's first guitar, a handwritten note from George Strait, a pair of Church's trademark aviator sunglasses, various awards and much, much more.

I have a distinct memory, when I was 23, walking by the Country Music Hall of Fame. And I remember just having a moment," Church recalls. "As a songwriter that had been told 'no' a bunch, if I had the chance, if I had a time machine, I'd go back and tell that guy what would happen over the next 10, 15 years, [and] neither one of us would believe it."

Church christened Nashville's new outdoor Ascend Amphitheater on July 30th and 31st, making a rare second stop in Music City this year to perform two sold-out acoustic solo sets. He set a venue record in January when 18,411 fans crammed into Bridgestone Arena to catch The Outsiders World Tour, which is nearing one million tickets sold, has set five venue attendance records, and was ranked #1 on Billboard's Hot Tours recap in April.

The Country Music Hall of Fame is located at 222 5th Ave. S. in Nashville. More information about Eric Church: Inside the Outsider, is available on the museum's website.

 

 

Tim McGraw Announces “Damn Country Music” Release Date

Posted: 18 Sep 2015 10:06 AM PDT

After teasing his fans via the internet for days, Tim McGraw has announced his brand new album “Damn Country Music” set to be released November 6th. The album is lead by the single “Top of the World,” which has already been climbing the country music charts since it’s out of this world debut in August. A couple of unexpected highlights are “Here Tonight,” the LP’s lead-off track which features an appearance from McGraw’s oldest daughter, Gracie, and “California,” which includes country superstars Big & Rich.

When I recorded ‘Damn Country Music,’ it was one of those electric moments,” McGraw says of the title track. “It speaks to a passion and being at a crossroads in your life when you make that decision to pursue it knowing you might pay a heavy price.”

Both the standard and deluxe editions of “Damn Country Music” are now available for pre-order at TimMcGraw.com along with several tiers of special packages, including a limited run of signed Taylor guitars, limited edition T-shirt, lithograph, sterling silver guitar pick necklace, and a 2016 Calendar, and the album. The album's deluxe version will feature three bonus tracks.

Damn Country Music Standard Tracklisting:
1.    Here Tonight (ft. Gracie McGraw)
2.    Losin' You
3.    How I'll Always Be
4.    Damn Country Music
5.    Love Runs
6.    What You're Lookin' For
7.    Top Of The World
8.    Don't Make Me Feel At Home
9.    Want You Back
10.  California (with Big & Rich)
11.  Humble and Kind

Damn Country Music Bonus Tracks (Deluxe Edition):
1.    Everybody's Lookin'
2.    Kiss A Girl
3.    Country And Western

Damn Country Music - standard coverThe release of "Damn Country Music" will top off an already exceptional year for McGraw, which began with a critically ­acclaimed & trending performance of "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" from Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me at the 87th Academy Awards on February 22nd.

McGraw also starred in Disney's Tomorrowland in May before kicking off his wildly successful "Shotgun Rider Tour" in June. The tour excited thousands of his fans and awarded mortgage­ free homes to veterans through McGraw's partnership with Operation Homefront & Chase in more than 30 cities throughout the summer.

The tour will conclude this weekend in Irvine, CA to a sold out crowd.

 

Connect with Tim at: TimMcGraw.com, Facebook.com/TimMcGraw, on Instagram @TheTimMcGraw, on Twitter @TheTimMcGraw, and onYoutube at youtube.com/TimMcGraw
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