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Kelly Lang Releases Highly Anticipated Album ‘Old Soul’
The stage is set as singer/ songwriter Kelly Lang draws the curtains and starts the show with the release of her highly anticipated album, ‘Old Soul”. Surviving the tests of time, these serendipitous spins on popular classic hits of the 70s and 80s brush the dust off of a time capsule to uncover the feel-good intent of simpler times. ‘Old Soul’ dances into the scene with unrivaled grace and distinctive dynamic, transporting listeners back to music’s greatest era. ‘Old Soul’ is available to download and stream on all digital platforms.
David Frizzell To Host Country Classics Featured On Circle TV, Heartland, The Family Channel And More
CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell will be hosting Country Classics during the weeks of September 14 and September 21, presented by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, Cracker Barrel and filmed at The Willie Nelson Museum in Nashville. Frizzell shares some of his favorite videos and Country Classics can be seen on Circle TV, The Family Channel, Heartland, Country TV, and more Wednesday, September 16 on Heartland and again throughout the week. Check your local listings for details.
SAM MOORE, CYNDI LAUPER, BRANDI CARLILE, CHRIS ISAAK, JASON ISBELL AND MORE TO PERFORM IN HONOR OF 2020 RECORDING ACADEMY® SPECIAL MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Recording Academy® will honor its 2020 Special Merit Awards recipients with “Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,” an awards ceremony and tribute concert hosted by Jimmy Jam on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app.
Jared Ashley Releases New Single “Stained”
Singer/Songwriter Jared Ashley is set to captivate listeners with the release of his latest single “Stained”. The beauty of songwriting is manifested when an artist is able to capture common feelings in colorful and exciting ways. Ashley expertly relays the idea of wanting to love a woman for who she is, while suggesting that pain and faults are part of God’s perfectly blended masterpiece. Love is not a race around a standard track, but a slow and steady drive with unexpected twists and turns that all must learn to maneuver. This single provides fans who crave it’s optimistic message with a most powerful and uplifting listening experience. Written by Ashley and Nick Sturms, “Stained” is available to stream and download on all digital platforms now!
B.J. Thomas’ “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Four-time Grammy award winner and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, B.J. Thomas is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his classic number one hit “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.” Written by Larry Butler and Chips Moman, B.J. Thomas reached the top of the Billboard charts in 1975 and was ranked the Number 17 top song for 1975, winning a Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 1976. The single, just as relevant and catchy in the 1970s as it is today, invites listeners into a world where love leaves one lonely and the only thing that heals is the sweet simple melodies of a song.
Jim Brickman To Support Local Theatres With Groundbreaking ‘Comfort & Joy At Home 2020’ Live Virtual Tour!
Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with ‘Comfort & Joy at Home 2020’ Virtual Tour. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will benefit theatres across the US. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home while supporting their local venue during this challenging time.
Acclaimed Songwriter Andrew Farriss Releases Latest Single, “All The Stars Are Mine”
Gearing up for the release of his first solo EP, songwriter Andrew Farriss delivers refreshing optimism with an enchanting new single titled, “All The Stars Are Mine”. The single is the perfect representation of what Andrew’s forthcoming EP Love Makes The World mirrors. The EP, slated for release on October 2, 2020, will give listeners a unique peek into his solo efforts; a project the esteemed songwriter has been working on for more than a decade. In fact, Andrew’s debut solo album was due for release in 2020, but COVID-19 threw a curveball into those plans. Rather than sit back and wait, Andrew put plans in motion to bring forward the release of his already completed 2021 EP so he could still share music with fans who had been waiting. Farriss’s EP, Love Makes The World will be released through BMG and is available now for preorder.
Country Trio Chapel Hart Release Debut Single “Jesus & Alcohol” With Exclusive CMT Video Premiere
Rising country powerhouse trio Chapel Hart turn water into wine and come up with nothing short of a miracle for their debut single, “Jesus & Alcohol.” Pouring up a double shot of passion and soul, this song simultaneously welcomes fans into the world of gospel and whiskey. These New Orleans natives raise the bar with clever lyrics that instill faith in the belief that in any setting, whether that be at church with a Bible open or a bar with bourbon in hand, God continues to remain by our side. Their major video debut features a slate of celebrity cameos and was premiered exclusively by CMT on Tuesday, September 8th, and will premiere on Chapel Hart’s YouTube channel at midnight CT.
Kelly Lang Surprised On TBN’s Huckabee With Induction Into The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Singer/songwriter Kelly Lang took center stage at TBN’s HUCKABEE on Saturday, August 29 gracing the venue with her genuine charisma and diamond intellect. While being interviewed by Governor Mike Huckabee about her career in country music and her upcoming album, ‘Old Soul’ available on September 18th, Governor Huckabee surprised Lang with a trophy signifying a special induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Randy Rogers Band, Cory Morrow, Granger Smith, Mark Chesnutt, Ned LeDoux, Riley Green and Josh Weathers & More Headed To Billy Bob’s Texas In September
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob’s Texas first opened in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month when stars from the present and past grace the stages. September’s lineup doesn’t disappoint, where some of the biggest names in music grace the iconic Texas stage!
Kicking off September in style, Randy Rogers Band takes the stage on (Sep. 4 & 5) followed by Cannonball Blues Festival (Sep. 6) and Cory Morrow (Sep. 11). Granger Smith (Sep. 12) keeps the house rocking while Mark Chesnutt (Sep. 18) and Ned LeDoux (Sep. 19) offer more traditional sounds that made the 90s roar. Riley Green (Sep. 25) and Josh Weathers (Sep. 26) will bring September to a close, proving – it’s a lineup you won’t want to miss!