June 2018 vol 26 #190 Festival Special by Nashville Music Guide

Volume 26 | Issue 190

PUBLICIZING SINGERS, WRITERS AND MUSICIANS TO MUSIC ROW & BEYOND SINCE 1995

Steven Johnson talks about The Beauty of Music, Sherri Justice, Kari Kimmel, Wendy Starland, and Peter McGennis

Also Inside: Bonnaroo, CMA Fest, Southern Girls Rock Camp, Summer NAMM, Music Biz Conference, Hangout Fest Wrap-ups, Reviews, Inside Track Music News & More

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Letter from Publisher & Editor

Welcome music fans to Tennessee! We hope that you enjoy all that the festivals and conferences will be bringing you this year. CMA Fest and Bonnaroo are happening the same weekend again this year so the amount of people in Middle Tennessee over that week will be chaotic as usual. In light of recent events, we pray that everyone stays safe and has a wonderful time visiting our beautiful region of Tennessee. With that being said, let’s dive right into CMA Fest. We will be partnering with the Beauty of Music’s Sherri Justice this year for live interviews as well. You will notice that the Chevrolet River Front Stage among numerous other CMA sanctioned stages are free to the public this year and the line ups are phenomenal. You can check them out in this issue. We encourage all to take advantage of this opportunity to see these Country artists courtesy of CMA for free but remember to drink plenty of water and lots of sunblock. The sun and heat will be brutal again this year.

check the digital version under www.nashvillmusicguide. com/back-issues. The next conference we will be covering is Summer NAMM. We attended the Music Biz Conference in May and enjoyed learning about industry trends as well as hearing from leaders that were willing to pass on their knowledge and experience. One of our Editors, Amanda Andrews went down to Gulf Shores to cover Hangout Fest which you will be able to read more about in this issue as well. Also in this issue you will find pictures from events submitted by our awesome crew of photographers that includes Alexandra Arielle and Danielle Del Valle. Speaking of an amazing crew, we would like to take a moment to extend a special thank you to our contributor, mentor and friend, Preshias Harris for everything that she has done for NMG over the past twenty-plus years. Our prayers are also with her during this time in hopes for a speedy recovery with her health. She is the energizer bunny - nothing seems to keep her down. NMG Staff will be covering Bonnaroo as well and we have included informational previews of both inside this issue. Amanda Andrews has been covering Roo for us for over nine years and continually manages to keep track of everything happening in Nashville while she is on The Farm too. NMG is looking forward to expanding our staff and are currently hiring commission sales agents. If you or someone you know is interested please contact us.

We are half-way through 2019 and it has already been an exciting year for NMG. We have added a new digital mobile service for promoting our advertisers and supporters. It will be running around town rolling ads and supporting those who support us in our 20 plus years of publicizing singers writers and musicians. In our last issue, we did a full feature of artists from Country Radio Seminar that you should be looking at for this year - if you missed it head on over to our website and NashvilleMusicGuide.com 4

There’s lots of fun to be had but if you plan to drink, please do it responsibly. Get a cab/Uber/Lyft/DD to get you to your final destination so you arrive alive. If you are taking photos at any of the events happening around town be sure to tag us on Twitter/Instagam/Facebook and use the hashtag #NashMusicGuide so we can follow you and share your posts!

-Editor, Randy Rich

Contents

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Dan + Shay Collin Raye Danielle Bradberry Nash Universe Awards

Pickin’ for a Purpose Gene Watson CMT Awards Kenny Chesney

Tommy Townsend Scott Southworth Ashton Shepherd Mags McCarthy KY Music Hall of Fame

31 Steven Johnson & The Beauty of Music 16 Bonnaroo 20 Steeplechase 32 Music Biz Conf. 21 HangOut Fest Roots of Creation Mobley’s Fresh Lies

Ray Stevens Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Emi Sunshine Lee Brice Joe Diffie

Features 10

CMA Fest

Chris Stapleton Love & Acceptance City of Hope Paws & Play Song Suffragettes

Southern Girls & Tennessee Teens Rock Camps

Summer NAMM

25 Sarah Patrick LeftyFest 26 O.A.R. The New Respects

Scotty McCreery Jeannie Seely Fleetwood Mac Michael Ray Luke Bryan

John Berry Sane Owens Guy Gilchrist

Music Venues

Publisher & CEO Randy Rich Editor@NashvilleMusicGuide.com 615-973-2188 Managing Editor Amanda Andrews akandrews@NashvilleMusicGuide. com 615-481-5837 Contributors Preshias Harris, Jessica Northey, Rick Amburgey, Sherryl Craig, Steve Kilgore, Jessica Andrews, Captain Joe Kent, Cilene Bosch, Krys Midgett, Jan Braun, Taraya Harvey Photography Bob Coan, Jerry Overcast, Randi Radcliff, Mara Birdwell, Cilene Bosch, Alexandra Arielle, Danielle Del Valle Founder Dan Wunsch HOW TO REACH NMG Press releases, CD Reviews Editor@NashvilleMusicGuide.com Physical Mail POB 330670 Nashville, TN 37203 To check out the digital version of this issue as well as back issues of Nashville Music Guide scan the QR Code

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Editor’s Letter NMG CAM Business Spotlight Sounding Board Artists on Rise

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Our NMG CAM this issue is dedicated to all the amazingly talented artists that we had the pleasure of seeing over the last few months. Photos include Steeplechase, Hangout Fest, and the Music Biz Conference as well as shows with Vance Joy, The New Respects, and The Struts. Photo Credits: Amanda Andrews, Audrey Korshoff, Alexandra Arielle, and Danielle Del Valle.

Glen’s CMA Fest Appearances June 6th CMT Awards After Party Margaritaville @ 11:15 PM June 7th CMA Spotlight Stage Located at Xfinity Fan Fair X inside Music City Center @ 10:00 AM June 9th Roper Signing Booth Located at the Music City Center 12:15 - 1:00PM

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Larry’s Country Diner

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Bandwagon Music & Repair From offering music lessons to repairing damaged instruments, the shop is an all-inclusive, familyfriendly store that caters to local band students, directors and families.

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SUMMER NAMM

Celebrate local music stores & honor the industry’s Top 100 Dealers. Enjoy star-studded events & the lure of Nashville night life while making connections that will last a lifetime.

CMA FEST

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2018 CMA FEST STAGE LINEUPS AND MORE . . . Walker Hayes, High Valley, Home Free, LANCO, Chris Lane, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Parmalee, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, RaeLynn, Michael Ray, Dylan Scott, Canaan Smith, Corey Smith, Granger Smith, The Cadillac Three, Morgan Wallen, and Aaron Watson.

Nashville is getting ready for the 2018 CMA Music Festival, [It’s 47th year] set for June 7th through June 10th. In 2017, CMA Music Fest featured 11 stages with over 350 artists, 1,100 musicians, and 167 hours of music – all to benefit music education as performers donate their time. Taking the nightly NISSAN STADIUM stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, Jake Owen, Cole Swindell, and Brett Young.

The CHEVROLET RIVERFRONT STAGE is back in 2018 with a packed lineup that will keep crowds rocking from 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM each day. Reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi kicks things off Thursday, June 7 (10:00 AM). Additional artists scheduled include A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Frankie Ballard, Lee Brice, Chase Bryant, Cam, Craig Campbell, Easton Corbin, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Gavin DeGraw, Russell Dickerson, Drake White and The Big Fire, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Hunter Hayes, NashvilleMusicGuide.com 10

Located in Walk of Fame Park, the CHEVY BREAKOUT STAGE will entertain crowds daily from 10:30 AM-4:55 PM with performances by Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Drew Baldridge, Chris Bandi, Big Smo, Ashley Campbell, Crowder, Jacob Davis, Delta Rae, Cale Dodds, Adam Doleac, Clare Dunn, Brooke Eden, Riley Green, Trent Harmon, Sundance Head, James Barker Band, Jillian Jacqueline, Krystal Keith and Lance Carpenter, Jon Langston, Love and Theft, Ashley McBryde, Logan Mize, Steve Moakler, Muscadine Bloodline, Jerrod Niemann, Luke Pell, Josh Phillips, Radio Romance, Maggie Rose, Runaway June, Dylan Schneider, Sister Hazel, SmithField, The Wild Feathers, Michael Tyler, Walker McGuire, Waterloo Revival, and Charlie Worsham.

Returning for a second year, the BUDWEISER FOREVER COUNTRY STAGE will take place from 11:00 AM-

4:45 PM daily. Featuring some of the biggest names in Country Music from recent decades, including Keith Anderson, David Ball, John Berry, BlackHawk, Terri Clark, Mark Collie, Billy Dean, Joe Diffie, Exile, “Forever Country, Never Forgotten: A Tribute to Those Lost from Country Music,” Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence (and special guests), Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Little Texas, Lonestar, Mila Mason, Terry McBride, Lorrie Morgan, Heidi Newfield, Jamie O’Neal, Lee Roy Parnell, Restless Heart, Shenandoah, The Bellamy Brothers, Mark Wills, Darryl Worley, and Michelle Wright.

Check out the newer artists performing at the Maui Jim Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Café and the Nashville Acoustic Corner Stage NCVC Visitor Center in Bridgestone Arena. The latter is a nice place to go to cool down. Outdoor nighttime performances aside from Nissan Stadium include, The Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater and is free to the public. Thursday evening will be powered by Broken Bow Records with performances from Chase Bryant, Craig Campbell, Lindsay Ell, Everette, Chase Rice, Runaway June and Granger Smith. Red Light Management will host Friday evening with a lineup including Lee Brice, Clare

Dunn, Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae and Drake White and The Big Fire. Warner Music Nashville will culminate the weekend with a Saturday night set from Cale Dodds, Morgan Evans, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell and Tegan Marie. In addition to the performances, Cracker Barrel will present a special on-stage moment each evening in between performances as a fun surprise and delight for festival goers. Xfinity Fan Fair X The Xfinity Fan Fair X is also back and more exciting than ever featuring three stages packed with artist performances, panels and meet and greets, in addition to music and lifestyle exhibits, prize giveaways and the Marketplace taking place daily from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM inside Music City Center. The HGTV Lodge returns for a seventh year, hosting performances with Country Music favorites and appearances from HGTV stars. Schedule includes Lauren Alaina, Carlton Anderson, Lee Brice, Cam, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Chris DeStefano, Lindsay Ell, Morgan Evans, Walker Hayes, Ryan Hurd, Jillian Jacqueline, LANCO, Chris Lane, LOCASH, Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay, Cassadee Pope, Michael Ray, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, The Cadillac Three, Rachel Wammack, Lee Ann Womack and Trisha Yearwood as well as special appearances by HGTV “Property Brothers” stars Jonathan and Drew Scott. Great American Country’s Suzanne Alexander will emcee during the four-day event. The fan-favorite Radio Disney Country Stage returns to Xfinity Fan Fair X, where attendees can catch some of today’s hottest stars and up-and-coming artists. Scheduled performances and appearances include Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson, Cam, Jillian Cardarelli, CB30, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Russell Dickerson, Cale Dodds, Lindsay Ell, Emily Hackett, Adam Hambrick, Trent Harmon, Walker Hayes, Jillian Jacqueline, Caroline Jones, Madison Kozak, LANCO, Maddie & Tae, Tegan Marie, Jaden Michaels, Cassadee

Pope, Stephanie Quayle, RaeLynn, Noah Schnacky, Kalie Shorr, Christina Taylor and Rachel Wammack. Marie, Hayley Orrantia and Shorr join Radio Disney Country personality Betsy Spina to share hosting duties throughout the weekend. Discover your new favorite Country artist this year at the Spotlight Stage, an addition to Xfinity Fan Fair X. The Spotlight Stage showcases a wide variety of more than 50 emerging acts performing acoustic sets and hosting meet and greets. Scheduled artists include 2Steel Girls, 8 Ball Aitken, American Young, Paul Bogart, Haley Mae Campbell, Cort Carpenter, Caryn Lee Carter, CERRITO, Jessie Chris, Chas Collins, Dustin Collins, Nora Collins, Crystal Day, Joe Denim, Dixie Jade, James Dupré, Tim Elliott, Emi Sunshine, Farewell Angelina, Folk Soul Revival, Kenny Foster, Gal Friday, Josh Gallagher, Lee Gantt, Harper Grae, Kristi Hoopes, Jason Morton & The Chesapeake Sons, Meghan Kabir, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road, Kelsey Lamb, Olivia Lane, Cherish Lee, Jenny Leigh, Lucy Angel, Elizabeth Lyons, Red Marlow, Bobby Marquez, Jackson Michelson, Kylie Morgan, Marta Olejarz, Shane Owens, Presley & Taylor, Jesse Rice, Matt Rogers, Southern Halo, Summer Brooke & The Mountain Faith Band, Glen Templeton, The Lovers, The Springs, The Wandering Hearts, The Young Fables and Karen Waldrup.

enjoy each day. On Thursday, the lounge will be transformed into an iHeartRadio recording studio where fans will have the opportunity to become an on-air radio host interviewing some of the biggest names in Country Music for broadcast on a special iHeartRadio Fan Fair X station. Fans will also get a photo with the artist to commemorate their first radio gig inside the iHeartRadio pop-up studio. On Friday, Spotify will debut a new digital experience where fans can find their “Country Music Match” and create collaborative playlists live with Country artists, while also offering updated free product and assisting listeners in personalizing their listening experiences. On Saturday, guests will be able to interact with tens of millions of songs on Amazon Music while using Alexa, requesting music in brand new ways based on mood, era, genre, city, lyrics, and much more. Guests will also be able to meet various Country Music artists stopping by the Amazon Music space, some featured on the brandnew global playlist Country Heat. Of the numerous artists appearing at Xfinity Fan Fair X over the four-day event, most of the meet and greets do not require tickets. In these instances, fans may freely join the line formations for non-ticketed signings. For up-to-date info, times and more, download the CMA Fest APP!

The CMA Close Up Stage is one of the most anticipated and intimate experiences inside Xfinity Fan Fair X, featuring Artist of the Day sessions with Country Music stars Kelsea Ballerini (June 10), Dierks Bentley (June 7), Luke Bryan (June 8) and Dustin Lynch (June 9). In addition, the Xfinity Zone will feature appearances by Chase Bryant, Easton Corbin, Lindsay Ell, Lucas Hoge, Jerrod Niemann, Stephanie Quayle, Dylan Scott, Temecula Road, Aaron Watson and Drake White. New this year, CMA will host the Music Streaming Lounge at Xfinity Fan Fair X, a place for fans to have hands-on involvement with music streaming platforms, offering charging stations and a lounge for fans to

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Chris Stapleton will hold an exclusive pop-up store at The George Jones during next month’s CMA Fest. Open June 7–10 from 10:00AM–6:00PM, the store will feature exclusive merchandise, custom Louisville Slugger bats and more. Stapleton will also perform during this year’s festival—at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, June 9 (10:30PM) as well as part of Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, June 6. Moreover, earlier in the evening on June 6, he will perform at the 2018 CMT Music Awards where he is nominated for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year for “Say Something” with Justin Timberlake and CMT Performance of the Year for “I Won’t Back Down” (from 2017 CMT Artist of the Year) with Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Little Big Town.

The 2018 Concert for Love & Acceptance will feature a coalition of artists and celebrities appearing and performing to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ community. Ty Herndon and CMT’s Cody Alan will host, and the even will feature performances by Herndon, as well as Cam, Tanya Tucker, Terri Clark, Cassadee Pope, Michael Ray, Calum Scott (Britain’s Got Talent), Brandon Stansell, Shelly Fairchild, Anita Cochran, Billy Dean, Cale Dodds, Parson James, Temecula Road, and Thompson Square. The event will take place on Thursday, June 7th at The Wildhorse Saloon. Doors open at 7PM and show starts at 7:45PM. Tickets can be purchased now at www.glaad.org/events/2018/ Nashville

finally from the Bobby Bones Show – Bobby Bones, Ray Slater and Eddie Garcia. Country music icon Naomi Judd, returns as a play-by-play announcer. The game reached its highest ever attendance last year with artist participation by Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe and many others. A highlight of the event each year is the “meeting on the mound” of a City of Hope patient and bone marrow donor meeting for the first time. Last year, leukemia survivor Nicole Schulz met her lifesaving donor Rian Lawrence at the mound. There wasn’t a dry eye in the stands. CMT and the PEDIGREE brand are teaming up for the first “Paws & Play” Music Festival in Nashville on Sunday, June 3 at Cumberland Park (592 S 1st St.) from 1:00-5:00 PM. The free event is the official kickoff to “CMT Music Awards” week and celebrates the role four-legged family members play in making lives better. Dogs (and their humans) can participate in a number of family-friendly events, including performances by country singer/songwriter, The Voice champion and CMT Music Award winner Cassadee Pope, doggie yoga, canine massage, games, photo opps, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and much more. The event is hosted in association with adoption partner, Nashville Human Association, who will feature adoptable dogs on site looking for fur-ever homes. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities for young women in country music, Nashville-based production company Todd Cassetty Welding Service set out to do something about it. Early this year, the company began auditioning female singer-songwriters and in March launched a weekly live show, Song Suffragettes, with a rotating group of performers. Since then, the Monday night show has already outgrown its original venue, 3rd and Lindsley Backstage, and relocated to downtown Nashville’s Listening Room Café. It typically draws a crowd of 100-plus people a week, an eclectic mix of industry execs, other singer-songwriters, local music fans and tourists. It’s now the venue’s largest regularly scheduled weekly event. It has also attracted a presenting sponsor, Country Outfitter, which provides the performers with boots and gives away a pair at every show with the help of show host Kelly Sutton, a Nashville television personality. More importantly, the series is providing needed exposure for the young women working to establish themselves in the mainstream country music world.

The 28th annual Celebrity Softball Game returns to First Tennessee Park on Saturday June 9, and will bring together the biggest names in the world of country music, sports, and television to benefit City of Hope and our fight against cancer, diabetes, and other serious diseases. This year’s teams now include: Trent Harmon, Brandi Cyrus, Scott Brothers – Drew and Jonathan Scott, NFL players Jay Cutler and Marc Mariani, country singers Lucas Hoge, Lauren Alaina and Tegan Marie, and NashvilleMusicGuide.com 12

Monday, June 4th’s lineup at the Listening Room will include Kalie Shorr, Lauren Weintraub, Jenna Paulette, Tasji Bachman and Lexi Mackenzie. On Monday, June 11 they will be celebrating their 4th anniversary at Analog and will feature a “Change The Conversation” panel. Performers are TBA. For more info: www. songsuffragettes.com

Nashville Non-Profit, YEAH!, Empowers Young People Through Music at Annual Southern Girls Rock Camp & Tennessee Teens Rock Camp In a time of movements like #MeToo and March For Our Lives, women and young people all over America are speaking up to make real change in our nation. YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Nashville, TN, is continuing to make those voices stronger using a tool so abundant in Nashville that it has become synonymous with the city’s name: music. Since 2003, YEAH! has succeeded in providing a safe learning environment for teens that empowers them not only in the arts but in life skills, volunteerism, and community service. The organization creates programming, such as Southern Girls Rock Camp and Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, that values collaboration over competition and seeks to give youth the tools they need to create the world in which they want to live. These camps have gained praise and support throughout the music industry, from performers like Wanda Jackson, Margo Price, Cary Ann Hearst (of Shovels and Rope), and Those Darlins to industry professionals like NPR Music correspondent Ann Powers, Warner Music Group’s Emilee Warner, and contributing music critic Marissa R. Moss (Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Nashville Scene, The Bluegrass Situation, etc.) Southern Girls Rock Camp (Nashville) July 9-14, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (Nashville) July 16-21, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Southern Girls Rock Camp (Murfreesboro) July 23-28, 2018 at Middle Tennessee State University “When people ask my why women are gaining a more powerful place within the rock world in 2018, I always mention rock camp in my answer,” says NPR’s Ann Powers. “Rock camps for girls around the world are a key element in empowering new generations of girls to take up instruments, form connections with each other and speak their minds. Southern Girls Rock Camp was one of the first in the nation, and over time, it’s become a key presence not only in the lives of so many girls and women but in Nashville’s rock scene itself. I wish I’d had a spiritual home like SGRRC when I was a baby punk rocker years ago!” The organization’s flagship program, Southern Girls Rock Camp in Nashville, is a week-long summer music and arts camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth ages 10-17 that takes place at Vanderbilt University. YEAH! also offers a co-ed session, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, that welcomes all youth ages 10-17. Campers learn to play an instrument of their choice, regardless of skill-level, which is provided for them through the duration of the camp. On the Saturday of their session, the campers are given an exciting opportunity to form their own band, collaborate on a song, and perform at Jack White’s famed Third Man Records venue. In an effort to reach all of Middle Tennessee, another Southern Girls Rock Camp session is also offered at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. These camps recognize the potential of every young person to be a strong, talented, creative, and empowered individual while providing a safe space where everyone rocks. As a enthusiastic program volunteer, country singer-songwriter Margo Price reflects, “Southern Girls Rock Camp is one of the most amazing programs I have ever been a part of. It was an honor to talk with passionate, young girls and to teach them mic technique, songwriting, and street smarts inside the music business. I wish that there was something like this when I was growing up.” YEAH! took note of sentiments like Margo’s and Ann’s and recently announced the new Ladies Rock Camp for female and gender non-conforming adults over the age of 18. The four-day program is occurring March 22-25, 2018 and is designed to empower adults from many walks of life through music education and community building. The sliding scale registration fee is taxdeductible and goes directly to YEAH!’s Scholarship Program, which provides even more young individuals a chance to attend Southern Girls Rock Camp and Tennessee Teens Rock Camp. For more information: https://southerngirlsrockcamp.com | https://tnteensrockcamp.com/

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The Beauty of Music: Steven Johnson and His Experience with Music from Coast to Coast Producer, writer, and promoter, Steven C. Johnson has a proud heritage and background in the music industry and when paired with his educational endeavors has led him to the helm of S.C. Johnson Music. S.C. Johnson’s most recent venture is The Beauty of Music with Sherri Justice. Sherri’s live interviews are bright and cheerful with fresh insight in to the other side of Country celebrity’s lives. “You get the intimate feel of what the music is about and what the song inspires in the artist and the industry,” said Johnson. “It is going to be a major success -- actually it already is!” Artists who have been featured on her show include Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Wade Hayes, Mickey Gilley, Lorrie Morgan, Charlie Daniels Ronnie Dunn, Charlie Daniels, Steve Oliver with The Time Jumpers that features the great Vince Gill, and The Oak Ridge Boys. “Life is beautiful and this realness of spirit is who I am,” she says. “I think it’s why people relate and open up to me in such a natural way. I believe everyone has a gift granted by God and I’ve been told mine is being able to instantly connect with people. I do “The Beauty of Music” so that artists can share their own beautiful gifts in a real and genuine way,” said Sherri. Her show also gives the new independent artists a chance to share in the highlights of being in the spotlight with legendary artists while making their climb up the charts. S.C. Johnson Music and the entire team are going to be dedicating all efforts and resources to make the fall season of “The Beauty Of Music” a major success. Johnson Talks Music Biz Memories The grandson of superstar mandolin player, Carl “Mr. Sunshine”

Swanson, at the age of 15, Johnson worked with his grandfather driving around the country to radio stations making personal appearances to promote his album Mandolino Texas Country. “The best part was that even though I was not old enough to drive, I had my permit and my grandfather would let me drive while he was getting ready for interviews,” said Johnson. His grandfather was one of the founding board members of Country Music Disk Jockey Associations (CMDJA) along with former CMA President, Roy Horton and Ralph Peer (Peer Music Group, NYC) alongside other country greats. CMDJA would later became what is known today as the Country Music Association (CMA). His mother, Janice Johnson, also had her own radio show for years and that picked charting hits for Cash Box and Billboard Magazine. A Graduate of Washington College Academy, Johnson was also an Academy Singer. The Academy Singers were known for their wonderful and exciting performances. They traveled around the country performing in numerous prestigious places. “We even go to perform for the President at the White House,” said Johnson. Johnson has had a multi-faceted career history stretching over thirty years in music, film, radio, arts and television in Nashville, Los Angeles, and New York. Through the 1990’s during the Black Hat Era, Johnson befriended MCA recording artist Marty Brown, and worked with him on many shows and personal appearances. He also re-negotiated a record deal for former Columbia recording artist Billy Large with Sony Music in New York. Johnson was on the ground-floor development of Sound City Productions, with producer, Gary Caudel, and Nashville Attorney Nan Calloway. Sound City Productions did many TV Shows and interviews with the greats including Jack Greene, Don Frost, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, and Hank Williams, Jr. “We even provided b-roll and interviews to E! for the Monday Night Football commercial set with Hank Jr.,” said Johnson. Sound City was then hired by Warner Brothers for the world-premiere of the 1997 thriller Fire Down Under starring Steven Segal.

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As an executive with Music Row Records Nashville, Johnson worked with longtime friend CEO Gene A. Cash, Sherman Hemsley, John Amos and John Sines who had the hit “Black Number Three,” the story about the crash of Dale Earnhardt. Together these music leaders worked on a show with the Backstreet Boys, Linda Gibson, Barry Williams, Clinton Gregory, and super agent Lou Pearlman. For years Johnson has been friends with television celebrity and local icon, Jamie Cooper and his wife Gloria. They have the oldest running morning show in Alabama called “Country Rover.” Johnson worked with the show promoting guests and bringing on talented artists from around the country. “Working with ZTV-11 and the Coopers was my favorite job of all time,” said Johnson. “ Tony Miranda, former drummer for Madonna turned movie music producer, engaged Johnson to help with his Sony Pictures 2009 comedy/drama, What Goes Up starring Hilary Duff, Molly Shannon, Steve Coogan, and Josh Peck. “I was honored when Tony Miranda thanked me with an award for my hard work and dedication to the project,” said Johnson. The 2013 drama musical, Queen City, from award-winning Director Peter McGennis starring Vivica Fox, Sharon Jones Peter Jason was one of Johnson’s favorite projects. “I performed in the movie and also furnished my classic cars to meet the period time lines for the film,” said Johnson.

Starland was honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame, was named VH1’s, “Best Emerging Artist,” was featured on Moby’s Grammy nominated album, Last Night, was named in the Beckhamhouse book as one of the Great Female Singers alongside Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Natalie Cole and opened for multi-platinum artists, Sheryl Crow and Jack White at the Michigan International Speedway. In addition, Starland discovered and developed six time Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar nominee, Lady Gaga. Johnson has also helped to promote bestselling author and gospel music singer-songwriter, Carl Schulz, who has written and published Talking To God, His Way that can be purchased on Amazon. Schulz, is currently focusing on a fall release of his next book, Great Prayers by God’s People. In more recent years, Johnson has worked with many fashion designers and world class photographers to include Lawrence Pizzi (Ralph Lauren, Bill Blass, L.L. Bean), Tamaroa Lee (Bob Dillon), and Executive Director of Queen City Fashion Week, Rick Warne of Rick Warne Photography in Buffalo, New York. Aside from all of his music dealings in TV, film, and radio, Johnson owned a music venue and restaurant in Falkville, Alabama called The Mona Lisa Bistro. He had many famous stars and rising artists perform The Mona Lisa Bistro was the Home of “Rock The Streets” festival to help feed the hungry.

Johnson also provided a lot of talent for the sound track which was released on vinyl this year as part of Record Store Day 2018. Johnson calls Kari Kimmel America’s Songwriting Sweetheart with more than 650 songs in film and television shows such as “The Walking Dead,” World War Z, and Southpaw to name a few. Kari has written theme songs for 18 shows including the hit series “The Fosters” directed by Jennifer Lopez. Over the years, Johnson has worked with Kari on shows and alluded to an interview with her on his latest venture, The Beauty of Music. www.karikimmel.com/ Wendy Starland is another top artist who has worked with Johnson. She is the CEO of Give Back Entertainment a record label that cross promotes artists, charities and brands. She and Johnson appeared together in a 2013 featured segment of the “Nashville Business Journal” with local actor/model and journalist, Esseri Holmes in support of the opening of fashion icon, Manuel Cuevas downtown location on the corner of 8th Ave S. & Broadway.

Performers that he has had at The Mona Lisa include Brian White (Grammy winning singer songwriter); Lila Mccann (“Down Came The Blackbird” | “I Want To Fall In Love”); Bobby Tomberlin (“One More Day Diamond Rio”); Marty Brown (“I’m From The Country and I Like It That Way” | America’s Got Talent); Ayla Brown (American Idol | Ambient Entertainment); Casey Thrasher (American Idol); Jimmy Parker (Nashville television series songwriter); Colene Walters (Grand Ole Opry Singer-Songwriter); Lynn Bryant (“My Bible”); and many more. Johnson says he will re-open the Mona Lisa Bistro and it will be better than ever. Johnson is considering making it the home studio for the live portions of The Beauty Of Music. For more information on Steven Johnson latest project, The Beauty of Music with Sherri Justice: Sherri - sherrijustice92@gmail.com | Steven - scjohnsonmusic@aol.com TheBeautyofMusic.com | Facebook.com/thebeautyofmusictv

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The Bonnaroo Experience Thousands of happy campers, hundreds of acres of Tennessee nature, 150 epic performances, 10+stages of music. Add in some top notch comedy acts, a silent disco, an official Bonnaroo Cinema, and you’ve got yourself a damn good time. Four of the best days. Ever. If you have been to Roo before, you already known What Stage, Which Stage, This Tent, That Tent, and last year’s reinvention of The Other Tent as The Other which is now a stage. Making a reappearance this year is Kalliope. Kalliope brings mind-blowing light shows, an earth-shattering sound system, and a whole bunch of pyro. Artists like Skrillex, Odesza, Cherub and more have climbed her heights in past years, making musical magic high above the dancing crowds till sunrise. 2018 will feature the inevitable surprise drop-ins, but who exactly will grace the stage amongst the flames this year? There’s only one way to find out… stay tuned for the next issue. Bonnaroo is know for it’s super jam experiences from all genres and in past years Sunday’s were the Bluegrass Situation super jam. This year the Grand Ole Opry will be filling the slot. The Grand Ole Opry®, the show that made country music famous, will stage its first-ever show from the famed Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN on Sun., June 10 featuring Opry members Bobby Bare, Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Riders In The Sky as well as Brothers Osborne, LANCO, Nikki Lane, Lucie Silvas, and more. The Nashvillebased Opry has rarely in its 92-year history taken its iconic show outside Music City, on those occasions visiting prestigious venues such as New York City’s Carnegie Hall and Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center.

Grand Ole Opry at Bonnaroo is just one of the several planned ways the festival will be celebrating its host community of 17 years. Also new this year Bonnaroo is partnering with Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and the local Maker space Fort NashvilleMusicGuide.com 16

Houston to create The Ville (formerly The Grind). Located in the campgrounds, The Ville will feature local Nashville food, art and more, including Third Man Records, 8th & Roast Coffee and Project 615. The new offerings also include Farm to Taco Nashville and Prince’s famous and legendary hot chicken, known worldwide as the original and gold standard in hot chicken. T-Pain will even be hanging for karaoke one night! Plazas like The Ville are located within the campgrounds. It’s funny to think that when Roo started, the main place was Shakedown St. and now each camp ground is like it’s own community. It would not be surprising if before long you can reserve camping in certain pods (now referred to as plazas) to be near specific plazas. They are well on their way already with specialty campgrounds like Solo Roo’ers Camp For folks ridin’ solo seeking friends; SheROO by MOTHERSHIP (Benefiting The Tegan & Sara Foundation) for Woman and nonbinary identified Bonnaroovians to camp together; Fan SuperJam™ Camp (Feat. Artist Tyler Childers) for musicians looking to share, learn, & collab. There’s also complementary Family Camping and Soberoo Camping for those interested. But, back to the plazas... Camping at Bonnaroo is hardly “camping” by most definitions of the word (unless your local park offers free wifi, karaoke, showers, celebrity surprises, late night parties, and more… sounds like an awesome park). Plazas are strategically located public places throughout the campgrounds for the community to gather, enjoy art & activities, as well as access amenities, info, medical or other safety needs. No matter where you’re camped, you’ll have a plaza nearby. We’re taking inspiration from the most beautiful public spaces around the world that bring people together as a community to have an awesome time. Plaza 2 is home to The Garage and The Love Shack. Get excited for a tequila bar and communal grilling experience at The Love Shack, by the Tennessee & Texas food icon Tim Love! Expect special a appearance by Durand Jones and, of course, Tim Love himself. Daily activities in Plaza 2 consist of Rhythm & Flow Drum Circle & hoop Jam from 12-1pm; Face Painting & Glitter Dusting from 1- 4pm; Yoga from 4-5pm; and Compliment-Are Happy Hour from 6-7pm. “Wake Up Call” Thursday morning dance party form 10am-12 and then come back for the Pineapple Party 12:30-5:30

am. Saturday from 12:30-5:30am is Bonnaroo Bedtime Stories and Deep Sunrise Sessions and then to wrap up the weekend, the Last Chance Sunday Dance is from 12:30-2am. Plaza 3: That’s right, House of Yes, the weird, wild, and wonderful night club, performance space and creative venue from Brooklyn, NY will be bringing everything they do and more to one of the funky NEW barns in the Bonnaroo campgrounds! Known for Little Cinema, insane circus shows, interactive events and fabulous dance parties, the House Of Yes is built on a foundation of positivity and fun where everyone is welcome. It’s gonna be wild and Located in the heart of the campgrounds, right along 3rd avenue leading up to The Arch entrance to Centeroo.

experience to the next level. Pick up your M&M’S Caramel samples throughout the festival and bring the wrapper to the M&M’S Sound & Color Dome to trade it in for colorful gear and cool experiences. While there, you can kick back in the climatecontrolled, color-filled dome as you keep tabs on the festival on our giant-screen, live concert feed.

The Dirty Circus Show will be daily at 10pm; House of Yes will hold nightly parties from 1:30-5am - Dirty Thursday; Throwback Friday; DiscoTechnique Dance (Sat.) and Sparkle Sunday. There will also be appearances by Channels, Daisy Press, Kae Burke, Anya Sapozhnikova, David Kiss, Dropkat, Madame Vivien V, Rawb Lane, Pixel Chick, Kyle Driggs, Francoise Voranger, Andrea Murillo, Nikki Ortiz, Ariel Valeira and Stefanie Clouse. Plaza 6 is The Well. The Well(ness) Plaza is here to quench Bonnaroovian’s thirst of body AND mind with healthy and mindful activities galore. Why? Because you can have an awesome time while ALSO being awesome to yourself. Check out this new barn and the areas around it for healthy foods, yoga, meditation, Crystals 101, the Roo Run (and After party), chill listening parties, exercise meet ups, and more. Taking place within the brand new Plaza 6 barn “The Well”, Tonalism is an ALL NIGHT ambient happening partly inspired by the happenings of the 50s and 60s. The events features live performances and DJ sets in an environment transformed by projections, installations, and various multimedia elements. Visitors are encouraged to bring pillows, cushions, or blankets to lay down and listen. Matt Shultz, a veteran of Bonnaroo as both a performer and fan, is expressing his creative vision through a brand new experience in the campgrounds for the Bonnaroo community. Plaza 9 is being completely transformed by the creative mind of Matt Shultz. Come get ROOCHARGED, ROOLAX, ROOFLECT, and hit ROOSET in the brand new barn, and experience interactive art installations, outrageous parties, and more. Friday night Glitch Mob will be doing a late night DJ set. And then there’s “Saturday” Morning Cartoons like Mickey, Minnie & Mr. Magoo. While there is always something going on, a lot of people forget to stop and remember the GREEN initiatives that Bonnaroo strives to promote throughout the festival. Many don’t realize that if you turn in your recycling you get credits for Roo merch and more and that most of the vendors have program incentives for keeping the Farm clean too. Just when you thought life on The Farm couldn’t get any more fun, here comes M&Ms Caramel to take your Bonnaroo

Speaking of food ... There’s nothing better than late nights at Bonnaroo and there is no better late-night snack than our new Totino’s Mini Snack Bites. Whether you’re on your way to a show or on your way back to your tent, stop by the Christmas Barn from 10pm-1am for some hot pizza roll action. Centeroo transforms into TACO-ROO from 5-8pm! Stop by The Other Stage during happy hour to enjoy some tasty Cheesy Nashville Nacho Taco Bowls and Vegetarian Taco Bonnaroo Bowls! Don’t suffer from FOMOOT….Fear Of Missing Out On Tacos….! Are you a BBQ fan or does Flamin’ Hot do the trick? Lay’s is making its debut at B’roo and needs your help! We want to know which flavor of Lay’s is the festival fave. Stop by the Flavor of the Fest tent in Centeroo to taste Lay’s chip flavors and cast your vote! Food vendors this year include: 2Sisters, Ahli Babs Kabob Shop, Alpine, Asian Sensation, BaconLand, Ben & Jerry’s, Breakfast 24/7, Broadline Food Service, BullDog Burgery, CoCo Bongos, Crossroads Cafe & Blue mesa Grill, Dave’s Mini Donuts, Delicious Columbianas, Ears N Spuds, Ensalad Mama, Farm to Taco, Five Senses, Good Golly Tamale, Herbos Kitchen, Henri’s Meat & Three, Hippie Dips, Humpty’s Dumplings, International Foods, Jalapeño Corndog Concessions, Just Brewed Coffee, Just Squeezed Lemonade, Key West Conch Shack & Grill, King of Pops, Kokomo Joe’s, Lao Street Foods, Lupa’s Kitchen Kombucha, Noodle Hut, Outback Kate’s, Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co., Peace Love Quesadillas, Peachy’s Baking Company, Phat Daddy’s Creole, Pie for the People, Pizza Nova, Poncho’s Mexican Cafe, Pretzel Revolution, Prince’s Hot Chicken, Que Quesadilla, Rev Coffee, Rockin’ Rolls, Rolling Oven, Roti Rolls, Savory & Sweet Food Truck, Southern Concessions, Spicy Pie, Steak Boys, Sticky Fingers RibHouse, Strawberry Fields, Super Tot Truck, The Bearclaw Coffee Co., The Beet Box, The Benevolent Burrito, The Big Cheese, Big Mozz x Cookie Do, The Cracked Truck, The Loving Cup Diner, The Taco Tent, Tica’s Burger Joint, Viva La Fajita, and VooDoo Momma’s. Stay tuned post-Roo for our favorites. Overall this year is shaping up to be a fantastic year and we cannot wait to report back on our experiences. By the way, we have some super cool interviews set up so watch our socials for sneak peaks! Story by: Amanda Andrews

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SINGLE REVIEW: “Kiss Me Goodbye’ by Bailey James

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Bar Frog Music recording artist Bailey James is continuing her exciting year with full force. James has already shown us her spunky side. Now we are getting to hear her in new light with her new single “Kiss Me Goodbye.” Bailey has proven time and time again that she has sophisticated vocals well beyond her years. This song is slower than what we are used to hearing from James, but she still has her sass at full swing. The guitar riffs are spot on as expected, and they pair perfectly to her beautiful voice. Her vocal range isn’t the only thing showing experience; her story telling has grown too with this female anthem. With lines including “Tell me I’m your one and only.” We know she’s talking about a love that not many people at her age have felt. Written by James, Shelby Lee Lowe and Jeanie McQuinn, “Kiss Me Goodbye” was produced by Jeffery Teague and is the first release off an upcoming project which is slated to be released this year. Bailey James has had a busy year. With her Top 40 hit, “Run Girl,” a ever-growing performance run, and interviewing; “Kiss Me Goodbye” is giving her more momentum for things to come. James may be 15, but her vocals and lyrics are making her a favorite for all ages. She has a genuine heart for others and gets to show this through her work as The Jason Foundation’s first National Teen Ambassador. James takes pride in the work that they do together. We are all excited to see what Bailey James will do next. Website: www.BaileyJamesCountry.com | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Youtube: @BaileyJamesGang

SINGLE REVIEW: “Nowhere With You By Dave McElroy Dave McElroy is climbing the charts with his newest single “Nowhere With You.” Currently at #57 on the Music Rows Country Breakout Chart. “Nowhere With You” is here just in time for road trips, windows down, and wind in your hair. This song is charming with Dave’s twang and husky vocals. “Let’s get lost somewhere we can’t be found.” A simple line that is just one of the catchy serenades you will hear throughout. These lyrics can speak to everyone. “Nowhere With You” is the perfect sound of Country; an upbeat love song full of life and adventure. It has all the elements to climb all the way to the top of the charts. It will leave fans of country wanting to hear more from Dave. McElroy has opened for some of country music’s favorites such as Little Big Town, Keith Urban, and Kelsea Ballerini. Now, he has teamed up with a band made of Country music’s elite and will be cruising through his home state of Wisconsin for the start of his Great to Meet Ya Tour. McElory learned to love Country music at an early age but was inspired by greats like Louis Armstrong as well. Dave is known by family, friends, and fans for his positive, infectious attitude. Living by faith, he uses life’s biggest lessons and stories to help write passionate songs like his debut single, “Tangled Up”and sophomore release “Without You.” Website: davemcelroy.com | Facebook, Twitter, Instagam: @dmacband

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Thursday, June 7th - Sunday, June 10th Pick Up Locations:

Trattoria II Mulino on Fifth Avenue (Attached to Hilton Suites) & Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge (In the Gulch) Transportation provided for special meet and greet with photo opportunities along with an intimate studio recording session.

You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime experience. Artists include: Queeva, Jennifer Grant, Frankie Justin, Kamber Cain, Sam Tate, Buddy Jewel, The Tennessee Werewolves and special guest appearances.

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May 19th - On The Rocks, Madison, IN @10PM June - Osgood Trails, Osgood, IN @6PM May1st 25th - American Legion, Madison, IN @8PM June Order of Eagles, IN @8PM May2nd 26th- -Frat Private Party, HanoverSeymour, Beach, IN @8PM June 9th Johnnie Rebs, Hanover, IN @9PM June 1st - Osgood Trails, Osgood, IN @6PM June 16th - Bryants Bar & Grill, Greensburg, IN @9PM June 2nd - Frat Order of Eagles, Seymour, IN @8PM June 22nd - The Loose Caboose, Avon, IN @9PM June 9th - Johnnie Rebs, Hanover, IN @9PM June 23rd - Moose Lodge, Madison, IN @8PM June29th 16th--Whiskey Bryants Bar & Grill, Greensburg, IN @9PM June Jax, Knoxville, TN @9PM June 22nd The Loose Caboose, Avon, IN @9PM June 30th - Cowboy Troy’s, Knoxville, TN @9PM June6th 23rd - Moose Lodge, Madison, IN IN @8PM July - That Place, Greenwood, @10PM June14th 29th- -1st Whiskey Jax, Knoxville, TN @9PM July Main Street Pub, Versailles, IN @10PM June20th 30th- -Amvets CowboyPost Troy’s, TN @9PM July #7,Knoxville, North Vernon, IN @8PM July21st 6th -- That Place, Greenwood, IN @10PM July On The Rocks, Madison, IN @9PM July28th 14th-- July 1st Main Versailles, @10PM July JamStreet Fest -Pub, Columbus, ININ@12PM July3rd 20th- -Redneck Amvets Post #7,Carrollton, North Vernon, @8PM Aug Party, KYIN @12PM July11th 21st - On The Rocks, Madison, ININ @9PM Aug Benny’s Bar, Batesville, @9PM Aug Lounge, Madison, IN IN @12PM @10PM July18th 28th -- L&L July Jam Fest - Columbus, Aug Phat Guys, North Vernon, @10PM Aug25th 3rd --Redneck Party, Carrollton, KYIN @12PM Sept Crothersville, Aug29th 11th-- Thirsty Benny’s Sportsman, Bar, Batesville, IN @9PM IN @9PM Oct 6th - Frat Order of Eagles, Seymour, IN @8PM Aug 18th - L&L Lounge, Madison, IN @10PM Oct 13th The Rocks, Madison, IN @10PM @10PM Aug 25th- -On Phat Guys, North Vernon, IN Oct 20th Guys, North Vernon, IN @10PM Sept 29th- Phat - Thirsty Sportsman, Crothersville, IN @9PM Oct Amvets Post #7, North Vernon, IN @8PM Oct26th 6th -- Frat Order of Eagles, Seymour, IN @8PM Nov Hanover,IN IN@10PM @9PM Oct3rd 13th- -Johnnie On The Reb’s, Rocks, Madison, Nov Guy’s,North North Vernon, @10PM Oct10th 20th -- Phat Phat Guys, Vernon, IN IN @10PM Nov 17th - L&L Lounge, Madison, IN @10PM Oct 26th - Amvets Post #7, North Vernon, IN @8PM Dec 8th - On The Rocks, Madison, IN @10PM Nov 3rd - Johnnie Reb’s, Hanover, IN @9PM Dec 15th - Thirsty Sportsman, Crothersville, IN @9PM Nov 10th - Phat Guy’s, North Vernon, IN @10PM Dec 22nd - VFW Post 1969, Madison, IN @9PM Nov31st 17th- -NYE L&L Lounge, IN @10PM Dec @ Phat Madison, Guys, North Vernon, IN @8PM Dec 8th - On The Rocks, Madison, IN @10PM Dec 15th - Thirsty Sportsman, Crothersville, IN @9PM Dec 22nd - VFW Post 1969, Madison, IN @9PM NashvilleMusicGuide.com 19 Dec 31st - NYE @ Phat Guys, North Vernon, IN @8PM

“I dreamed myself into a corner and I couldn’t be happier!”

77th Annual Iroquois Steeplechase The 77th annual Iroquois Steeplechase in Music City took place on Saturday, May 12 and was full of the usual traditions but with some unexpected racing results and new festivities that made the already premier event an even bigger success. There was some Hollywood flair mixing with the Southern Belle’s this year as British actress Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks, Game of Aces) hosted a tea and whiskey tasting in a special rail-side tent. It was presented by Teen Cancer America (TCA), the national non-profit founded by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend of The Who. The tickets benefitted TCA and its work in the Nashville area supporting local teenagers and young adults with cancer. The VIP experience included, catered food and bar, and a special musical performance by Summer and Nashville singer/songwriter John Gurney. They also had a raffle, which Country Pop artist, Tenille Arts won. “I was so excited for my first visit to Nashville,” said Summer. “Having the opportunity to perform for our guests and help raise funds and awareness for Teen Cancer America at the Iroquois Steeplechase was something I’ve looked forward to for months. It’s been a wonderful day at the races helping a special group of people who deserved our support.” This year’s Steeplechase was also the first year in awhile that there was no rain, which made for quite a hot day. So the horses weren’t the only ones taking advantage of the cooling stations. But, we are happy to report that thanks to the efforts of the Tennessee Equine Hospital there were no major injuries or overheating episodes. Although some of their vets did report they’d developed kankles after working in the heat all day - we hope their ankles had a speedy recovery.

Dolly Parton was reflecting on her career, as part of a panel discussion with songwriter/producer Linda Perry at the annual Music Biz 2018 conference. Parton discussed how her musical success has put her into a happy space, albeit one that requires an ongoing commitment to craft and business. “Every dream I have brings on a new dream, like a tree with deep roots and branches and a lot of leaves. And every time something happens it makes something else happen. I like being there, but it is a big responsibility.” Parton’s speech was just one of many highlights at the four day conference. For any attendee, Music Biz is a valuable investment involving networking, education, furthering your career or getting the all-important foot in the door. It gives new artists a platform to showcase their talent and established ones to accept awards, industry heavyweights the opportunity to mentor and offer advice, or a podium to get political and discuss the hot-button topics of the day, as manager Scooter Braun did while accepting the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for charitable efforts, and songwriters Shane McNally and Justin Tranter did at the “The Power of Queer Storytelling in Song” panel. The annual luncheon is always a highlight and this year was no exception. A prolonged standing ovation brought Nile Rodgers to tears. Accepting the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, Rodgers said, “I love this business, with all the ups and downs I’ve had. I’m just trying to be the best partner you’ve ever had. It’s not ego. I’m just trying to do something groundbreaking so when we look back years from now we can say ‘wasn’t that good!’” Country star Kelsea Ballerini brought the house down at the Music Biz 2018 Awards Breakfast & Presentations, sponsored by the Country Music Association (CMA). She performed heartfelt versions of “Legends,” “I Hate Love Songs,” and “Love Me Like You Mean It” in honor of RIAA Chairman & CEO Cary Sherman, who received the Music Biz 2018 Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement. Sherman also presented Ballerini with an RIAA Certified Gold Song plaque for “Legends.” Hip-Hop artist YelaWolf got the Music & Money: Financial Literacy Summit powered by Lyric Financial Music off to a great start, sitting for an interview with Tim Gray, Host of The Golden Rules podcast. Another first-time event, the Summit featured an informative discussion on how those in the music business can achieve financial success, the legal and financial issues that artistowned companies must consider to make sure they maximize and keep the profits from their hard work, and how to forecast potential ROI before investing in launching a new artist or project. Topics included artists as business owners, new business models, a team approach to the new music economy, making money as a musician, and banking in Nashville.

As for the races themselves, the 3-mile, $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois turned into a three horse race with a quarter mile to run before Zanjabeel came from fourth place to win the storied Grade 1 race by Maintaining the momentum of the Awards Breakfast, Music Biz five lengths with the sun-baked crowd of 25,000 roaring its approval. 2018 Day 3 ended with an info-packed Keynote Interview in which Pandora President & CEO Roger Lynch shared key perspectives The win was the third from six starts in North America since the five- coming out of his first six months at Pandora, his vision for the year-old gelding was acquired from the British string of Sir Gordon company’s future, and his predictions of what the increase in music Richards. When asked to describe his ride in the 77th Iroquois, streaming means for the future of the music business with moderaGeraghty said, “I just went out there and sat and waited to see what he tor Beville Dunkerley of Pandora. He was then joined by Sony wanted to do. He’s been quite unlucky twice this season.” When asked Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman, and the two about his instructions, the rider said, “There were no instructions, I just drilled into how increased music streaming is impacting the music rode him with confidence.” That confidence paid off when Zanjabeel industry, the trends they are seeing for the Country genre, and the finished five lengths ahead of Modem from the Maryland stable of importance of personalization and voice for the future. trainer Elizabeth Voss. Overall this year was a success and we are looking forward to next years conference. For more info: www.musicbiz.org NashvilleMusicGuide.com 20

Hangout 2018 promised sunny beaches, great vibes, and good music; and they delivered just that. While the kick-off for the weekend festivities started off a little rocky with inclement weather on Thursday and a new bag policy that had 100s of festival goers tossing $1000 worth of camel baks/water pouches into the trash in order to enter, by the end of the weekend the skies were clear, the music was rocking and friends were made. The one bummer was the cancellation of Skip Marley. Lots of festival-goers - including us - got to the festival early to see him but the reggae super jam that was done in his absence was still amazing. Some of the favorite sets from the weekend included, Roots of Creation, Slightly Stoopid, Mobley, Xperimento, and Grouplove. Out of the headlining acts that performed our two standout favorites were Foster the People, Halsey and ZEDD. ZEDD was by far the biggest crowd pleasing set of the weekend in our opinion - with songs from Michael Jackson, Queen and more, the crowd was singing every note. Foster the People took a moment to talk about love in the world and honored those that were lost in the Santa Fe shooting. It brought tears to many a eyes but was quickly uplifted by ‘Sit Next to Me.” And what is probably now all over Youtube is Kendrick’s closing set where he brought fans from the crowd up on stage to sing with him. Let’s just say the Rohan was the only one who nailed it... As far as food goes, the ever tasty Humpty Dumpty Food Truck was back delivering affordable dumplins along with Super Tot. Also, in case you didn’t know Sour Punch Candy has new flavors that are a must try! You can never go wrong with this kind of food after a day of hard festivaling. Some other notable options in the Gulf Shore area that are worth trying are Pink Pony Pub, Bahama Bob’s, Duck’s Diner and Kitty’s Kafe. Festival fashion that was on the rise still includes abundant amounts of body glitter but it seems that elaborate face jewels have become the latest statement. Another notable fashion accessory was light weight kimonos and the comeback of the fanny pack for guys.

Who doesn’t like reggae on the beach? Mix that with some sounds of rock and dubtronics - think of a present day Reggae Sublime infusion and you have Roots of Creation. While at Hangout Fest we had the opportunity to chat with guitarist and vocalist, Brett Wilson about the bands latest release, Grateful Dub. The album pays tribute to jam legends of the Grateful Dead that transcends generations. “We did a Halloween show where we covered all Grateful Dead songs in a reggae rock style and that was where the idea was born when we did that for our friends at Jerry Jam,” said Brett. They linked up with Errol Brown who engineered and produced Bob Marley’s last three albums in various capacities. “We thought that it was the perfect project to do with him because he can get all of those awesome tones and the mixing right.” said Wilson. “He let us take the songs that we’ve always loved and flip the script. From what I’ve heard so far, people have really enjoyed the way we did it in a live setting.” If the crowds at all three of their sets were any indication of the success of the music, the fact that it was made with Crowd funding has us sold. They have even been told by fans that their music has changed their lives. The band’s passion for their music is only matched by the passion for their families. While they have been touring coast to coast there has been numerous Facetime calls to home. For more information visit: www.rootsofcreation.com Mobley’s new project is full of songs that are precise in message and full of deep emotion. Specifically note that Fresh Lies, Vol I is not an album, it is a sharp and luminous anthology that explores his passionate relationship with his country as black man. The lead single, “Tell Me” appears at face value as a contemporary pop tune but when you dig deeper the underlying tune is a 21st century freedom song. “Right pacin’ left, the back roads are walkin’/If we just reach the crossin’, must reach the crossin’ before the county sees the light of day.” “In that particular song [‘Tell Me’], the speaker’s imploring the country to run away with him. And he’s asking her what he needs to be to make this happen,” said Mobley.

Some other fun activities this year included Smooch a Pooch, giant floaties to chill and listen to music on, the ferris wheel, and new this year He is versatile in his music and it is achingly exuberant. This was a roller skating rink playing hit project is just the beginning of a larger song cycle that he is after hit. The skating was definitely currently working on. The beauty of his work is that he has the our favorite addition this year. ability to live with it from the advent of the idea to the creation Overall, the festival was a success of the composition and then the laying down of the tracks to the and we are looking forward to what finish product. Not very many artists get to be writer, producer they have planned for 2019. and performer, but Mobley has accomplished this. For more on our time at Hangout visit NashvilleMusicGuide.com For more information: www.mobleywho.com

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Lewis Brice

Lewis Brice, may have a famous last name (brother to Lee Brice), but he puts his South Carolina soul on the line on performances like the blues-laden “Messin’ With My Mind,” and if he can get a fair shot…..he can go the distance!

Lance Carpenter

Lance Carpenter released his EP, Mustang, in 2017 and recently signed to Toby Keith’s Show Dog Nashville label. His debut single, “Anyone Else,” is a romantic duet with Keith’s daughter, Krystal.

Adam Doleac

Signed as an artist just last year, he released his six-song EP in June. Doleac’s honest storytelling and yearning vocals draw the listener in. His current single “Whiskey’s Fine” highlight his soulful voice.

Ben Gallaher

One of the top new artists at Sony, Gallaher’s music reflects the hard-working ethic of his native Pennsylvania. There’s a raw grittiness to his EP on showcase moments such as “Against The World.”

LANCO

Bailey Bryan Bailey Bryan turned to country music for hope, healing and the gospel of Taylor Swift as a tween. Now 19, she’s released her pop-leaning EP SO FAR in 2017 as well as several one-off singles, including “Own It.”

Tobi Lee

Brand New Video & Single “You Don’t Know” Available Now. 100% of proceeds go to a Military Scholarship Fund to help send educate children whose parent made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #YDKTroopTribtue

Frankie Justin

Frankie Justin forges ahead with a new single coming soon. His recent success with “Summer Love” has been outstanding. He is definitely an artist to be on the look for.

Flat Rock Ramblers

Flat Rock Ramblers continue to be in demand for festivals, fairs, private parties, clubs, and many fundraisers. Bookings may be acquired : 615-633-1792

Danielle Bradbery

LANCO is poised for a breakout year in 2018 with the growing popularity of their single, “Greatest Love Story.” Their recent LP was guided by producer Jay Joyce (Erich Church, Little Big Town).

Danielle Bradbery is renowned for her extraordinary performances on The Voice, and has introduced a new voice with the toe-tapping “Sway” from her album, I Don’t Believe We’ve Met.”

With her breakthrough hit, “This Feeling,” Abby Anderson introduced herself as a powerhouse vocalist with a distinctly modern vibe. At only 20 years old, she’s signed with Black River Entertainment.

With a radio friendly sound, smooth vocals, and often rapid fire lyrics, Dylan Schneider is one new voice bound to make a major leap this year, starting off with the single “No Problem.”

Abby Anderson

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On Saturday June 30 at Music City Center, Summer NAMM will host the inaugural Make Music Experience, an all-day, all-access pass for consumer and prosumer audiences who want to demo the latest music and pro audio gear, meet with top manufactures, and explore career-enhancing education and networking opportunities with the music industry’s top insiders. The Make Music Experience invites musicians, songwriters, music educators and students, as well as sound and studio professionals to experience the members-only Summer NAMM show, the annual mid-year gathering of the music products and pro audio industry, June 28-30 in Nashville. NAMM will open the doors to the tradeonly event for MME’s full itinerary of professional workshops, opportunities to see and demo the latest in new gear from leading music brands, and a day of live performances and events connecting music-makers of all skill levels. Emerging and established music pros seeking a jump-start to their careers can participate in a robust lineup of NAMM Idea Center educational sessions and panels carefully curated to enhance the careers of artists, musicians, songwriters and producers. Industry experts, thought leaders and Nashville personalities will cover topics ranging from cutting-edge social media and DIY marketing strategies to an insider’s look at growing a loyal fan base to insights from top artists on how to get songwriting “cuts.”

What kinds of companies will Attendees get to meet on the show floor? Attendees will also have the rare chance to interact with the world’s most established and successful brands and demo new products from companies that include Antelope Audio, BOSS, C.F. Martin, Casio, D’Addario, D’Angelico, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation, Fishman Gretsch, Korg, PreSonus, Remo, Rupert Neve Designs, Yamaha, and many more. Education sessions: A robust lineup of sessions curated for emerging artists to build successful – and sustaining – careers. Highlights of the program include “DIY Tips for Marketing and Social Media Success,” “How to Prepare Your Music for Pitching,” “Essential Tips for Getting Endorsed and Sponsored” and “Pensado’s Place Live at Summer NAMM,” featuring Dave Pensado, Herb Trawick and recording legends as they delve into the hottest topics in production today.

Boutique Guitar Showcase Unique and innovative guitars will be present across the show floor, including a special curated selection of handcrafted masterpieces at the Boutique Guitar Showcase. Now in its second year, this special area unites guitar craftsmen from around the globe to display guitars with unique designs and materials that your competitors definitely won’t have in their store windows.

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Attendees will also have the rare chance to interact with the world’s most established and successful brands and demo new products from companies that include Antelope Audio, BOSS, C.F. Martin, Casio, D’Addario, D’Angelico, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation, Fishman Gretsch, Korg, PreSonus, Remo, Rupert Neve Designs, Yamaha, and many more.

Thursday, June 28

Music City Center’s NAMM Terrace Stage will provide live music all day from the region’s hottest talent representing multiple genres. Expanded lounges and food areas enhance the Summer NAMM experience and make it easy to grab a drink and connect with old friends or create new business contacts.

Friday, June 29

Tickets to the Make Music Experience are now available for $10 online at https://www.namm.org/summer/2018/make-music-experience and will be available at the door for $20 on Saturday, June 30. Hours are 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. A full line up of sessions, speakers, artist performances and more will be announced in the coming weeks on NAMM.org

Also on Saturday, A3E (Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange) will present the game-changing technologies and ideas that are driving the evolution of music products and pro audio technologies. Highlights from the program range from “The Future Musician: The Real Impact of Artificial Intelligence” and “Developing Creative Software in The Social Media Era Musician” to “The Future of The Frets: Guitar for the Next Generation of Musicians,” as well as others.

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Traditional Country … at its very finest! Available Now Available April 25, 2018 David Frizzell presents a digitally remastered special edition of Frizzell & Friends “This Is Our Time” featuring some of the most iconic names in Country Music PLUS A BRAND NEW BONUS TRACK:

“Lefty, Merle & Me” with Marty Haggard: honoring & inspired by beloved legends in preparation for the inaugural LeftyFest Music Festival ~ Corsicana, TX, June 16, 2018

www.davidfrizzell.com/leftyfest With “Frizzell & Friends,“ David and his friends have created a priceless album. — COUNTRY JUKEBOX Frizzell and Friends “This Is Our Time” is a superb album featuring brother Allen and fourteen friends. Twelve of these friends join together for the title cut with each artist throwing in one line of one of their hits to create a really exciting atmosphere. David Frizzell has a couple solos (“Dream Of Angels” and “No Regrets”) with former Statler Brother Jimmy Fortune also soloing on the beautiful “How Long’s Love Gonna Put Up With That” but mostly it is duets with such greats as Merle Haggard (“If You’ve Got The Money, I’ve Got The Time” – reminding us of the great Lefty), Bobby Bare (“Cowboy Hat”), Gene Watson (“Long Black Veil”- another reminder of Lefty), Joe Stampley (“Music”), Johnny Lee (“You Can’t Love Her”), T. Graham Brown (“Got to Get To Louisiana”), John Cowan (“Reckless Wind”), Allen Frizzell (“Three Minutes”) and Johnny Rodriguez (“Warm Spanish Wine”). But it is not all guys. The ladies are well represented with Crystal Gayle (“Wedding Dress For Sale”), Amy Clawson (“Why Wasn’t It Me”), Helen Cornelius (“Could It Be We Fell In Love Tonight”), Jeannie Seely (“Nobody’s Darling But Mine”) and Lacy J. Dalton (“Something ‘Bout You”). A remarkable line-up of talent that is well served by some of Nashville’s finest musicians and Merle Haggard’s band, The Strangers. — Pete Smith for The Advertiser A brilliant new CD featuring 14 country music super stars. … This is a top class great traditional CD and I thoroughly recommend it … terrific singing and music on all 20 tracks. — Graham Hassall The beauty besides the music lies in the fact that Frizzell doesn't give a damn about enlisting any current Nashville A-list or Billboardcharting talent. He's got plenty right here. … This is well done and one of the dark-horse candidates for indie album of the year in country. — Thom Jurek I've never been inclined to get overly excited about concept albums but as soon as I began listening to the first song on this two CD set I knew I was listening to something very special. David Frizzell's voice is still absolutely wonderful and he has chosen fifteen of the most talented singers in the business as his duet partners. He wrote nine of the songs and was co-writer of another one, all of which are really good, but my favorites are covers of several old standards including 'IF YOU'VE GOT THE MONEY, I'VE GOT THE TIME' with Merle Haggard and 'NOBODY'S DARLIN BUT MINE' with Jeannie Seely. The one song that absolutely blew me away was 'LONG BLACK VEIL' which was recorded with Gene Watson. I know this song has been recorded by many other artists in the past but this version ranks right up near the top with the very greatest! This 20 song two CD set will knock your hat in the creek! — DH

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Sarah Patrick: The Woman Who I Am growing list of devoted fans. Reminiscent of a young Loretta Lynn, Sarah writes songs about life’s joys and challenges: love, motherhood, romance, heartbreak and disappointment. A music friend urged David Frizzell to check out the young artist’s show while traveling through Kentucky, and as a favor, the living legend obliged.

and the album will be available on Friday, June 15, 2018. A 2nd single is planned for release that day.

collaborations produced by the country music icon. Those collaborations have included projects with Merle Haggard, Crystal Gayle, Johnny Lee, “I just feel so grateful and Gene Watson, T. Graham blessed,” Sarah says. “This Brown, Lacy J. Dalton, Jimmy has been the most amazing Fortune (Statler Brothers), John experience and I’m just so eager Cowan (New Grass Revival), to share this music and see and many more top names. where the journey takes me.” Nashville America Records When she’s not writing, expects to add more artists to the performing, or searching for roster, and will continue to be a quiet corner of the house to the home for Frizzell’s own solo record a song to share on social & collaborative projects. media, Sarah loves to fish, play basketball, read (autobiographies are her favorite), and more than anything, simply hang out and play with her two beautiful daughters.

“I’m asked all the time to listen to new talent, whether it’s a performer or songwriter, and The reported demise of you just never know where traditional country music may that ‘next big thing’ will come well have been premature. from,” Frizzell says. “I just Artists like Sturgill Simpson, don’t always have the time, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris but I’m sure glad we stopped Stapleton have proven that the on that trip. Sarah really music is not only alive and well, reminds me of Loretta [Lynn], but fans are eagerly embracing Sarah has been performing with that same honesty, and the sound. determination mixed with a hint regularly in her home state of Kentucky, and touring with of vulnerability.” Sarah Patrick is a Kentucky Frizzell. She will appear at singer/songwriter who has the inaugural LeftyFest Music With some of Nashville’s top started out, like so many session players, Sarah has been Festival in Corsicana, Texas on others, writing music and June 16. in the studio with Frizzell, performing at small venues working on her debut album. near her home, while working For decades, Nashville America to raise a family and keep the Records has been the label home The title cut, “The Woman I bills paid. The single mom has Am,” written by country music for David Frizzell’s shared videos from her kitchen legend, David Frizzell, has individual projects as well as of favorite country standards, the renowned Frizzell & Friends already been released to radio, and her own originals for a

“The Woman I Am” is Available Now @SarahPatrckMusic

LeftyFest Music Festival to Honor Country Music Hall of Famer, Lefty Frizzell

LeftyFest Music Festival is established by David Frizzell, in cooperation with the city of Corsicana, to honor the enduring musical legacy of Lefty Frizzell, one of American music’s most iconic and influential singer/stylists. Lefty, who would’ve turned 90 this year, was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honors his contributions to entertainment.

“I am so grateful to the city of Corsicana, Chief Johnson, and the good folks at The Moontower at the Oaks, and the Corsicana Visitors Bureau for their support,” David says. “This has been a goal of mine for many years, and I’m so excited to honor my brother with the gift of a free festival for country music fans in Texas and from around the world.”

Frizzell burst onto the music scene in 1951 with eight top 10 hits in that year alone. Frizzell once had four songs in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time, something that had never happened before: “I Want To Be With You Always,” “Always Late (With Your Kisses),” “Mom And Dad’s Waltz,” and “Travelin’ Blues.”

Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Tim McGraw, and even George Jones, have tipped their hats to Lefty for his inspiration.

LeftyFest is set to begin at 2pm on June 16th with live music from 4-10pm Visitors may enjoy the historic Pioneer Village, activities for kids, a classic car show, a As a singer, Lefty was the ultimate variety of vendors, beer gardens, stylist. His voice was an instrument and of course, great live music. that he played brilliantly: stretching The free event is made possible out or breaking up vowels. He by The Moontower at the Oaks bent his words and played with of Corsicana, and through a grant phrasing. His pioneering vocals from the Corsicana Visitors Bureau. have inspired decades of artists, and his songs have become classics For more info: and beloved standards. Merle Davidfrizzell.com/leftyfest Haggard revered Lefty Frizzell, and was often quoted praising the singer. Willie Nelson loved Frizzell’s songwriting so much that he released an album of Lefty cover songs.

The free festival will be held in Corsicana’s Jester Park, home to the Lefty Frizzell Museum David Frizzell is the younger and statue. LeftyFest performers brother of Lefty. He toured with include David Frizzell, Lacy J. Lefty in his youth, before signing a Dalton, Paulette Carlson, Marty record deal of his own, and going Haggard, Allen Frizzell, Sarah on to a multi-award-winning career Patrick and Aaron Copeland. that remains dynamic today. David is a singer, songwriter, touring Lefty Frizzell has been called artist, producer and author “the honky-tonk archetype.” His voice was golden; he wore A chance meeting with Corsicana fringe and Nudie suits and those Police Chief, Robert Johnson, set trademark bandanas; and he had a the wheels in motion for David fondness for women and whiskey. Frizzell’s longtime dream of a Before this became a Hollywood On July 19, 1975, Lefty suffered festival to honor his world-famous stereotype, it was the real Lefty. a massive stroke, slipped into a brother. Johnson, arguably the Born William Orville Frizzell, coma, and passed away at just only SAG-AFTRA actor in the this year marks 90 years since the 47 years old. In his all-too-short world who also happens to be a birth of this legendary singer, just life, however, Lefty Frizzell police chief, is an avid fan of Lefty outside of Corsicana, Texas in revolutionized country music Frizzell, and was instrumental in 1928. with a style that remains NashvilleMusicGuide.com the early planning for LeftyFest. Influential today. Artists like

O.A.R. Comes to Ryman

Twenty seems to be a lucky number for Of A Revolution, O.A.R has sold over 20 million albums, 20 million tickets sold, and have 20 years of some of the most amazing music available in the industry today. This is not just a band or a musical group, O.A.R is a family.

Family is the backbone of the group, that, and their love of music. Each member is not only dedicated to the music but to each others families and lend support even during the toughest of times. When an inspiration for a song comes up they are on the phone, texting, calling, and connecting. They are a tightly woven fabric and I would say that’s part of the magic. O.A.R will have a special guest with them on this tour, close friend and exceptional singer/songwriter, performer Matt Nathanson will be sharing in the fun for the “Just Like Paradise” tour. The tour kicks off on July 25th at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In a sense, then, every O.A.R. show is a communal celebration in which Roberge and his band mates preside over a town hall meeting of their constituents. It’s a unifying, reassuring and ultimately ecstatic experience, for the band members as well as the en rapt faces in the crowd spread out in front of them. “It feels like everyone could use a little extra summer fun this year, from ~Marc Roberge, lead singer~ “The song and tour really catch that feeling. We’re looking forward to getting out there, playing what people want to hear, and having as much fun as possible along the way. For more info visit: www.ofarevolution.com

Nashville’s The New Respects The New Respects is a family affair made up of siblings Alexis (bass), Zandy (guitar), and Darius Fitzgerald (drums), alongside their cousin Jasmine Mullen (vocals/guitar). After a year of intense touring following the release of the group’s debut EP, this family band has grown together in a personal, professional, and cultural sense. “The good, bad, and ugly from our time together out on the road 24/7 is what brings us together as a unified group,” states bassist Lexi Fitzgerald. Following the release of its debut EP, Here Comes Trouble, last March, The New Respects were honored to spend 2017 supporting artists including Robert Randolph & The Family Band, O.A.R., ZZ Ward, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Benjamin Booker, The Lone Bellow, Xenia Rubinos, and NEEDTOBREATHE. The New Respects have returned with “Freedom,” the family quartet’s first single from its upcoming debut full-length album. The song was released on Credential Recordings and produced by Theron Feemster (Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Eminem, Sia), “Freedom” exudes confidence, showcasing the fierce, driven, attitude of this female-led pop, soul, and rock & roll band from Nashville. Beginning in July, The New Respects kick off a three month tour supporting O.A.R. and Matt Nathanson throughout the U.S. before finishing out the year with fellow Nashville group Colony House. For more information: www.thenewrespects.com/ NashvilleMusicGuide.com 26

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“Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.” – Psalm 98:4

ALBUM NEWS: Dan + Shay’ new self-titled album is set to release June 22nd. Of 11 tracks, their names as co-writers are on 10 of them. The duo has the ‘ESP’ for choosing and writing songs that are true by heart. “Where we are musically and in our personal lives is different than where we were when this all started, which makes this album unique while still being true to who we are,” Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney said in an official release. Cool album fast facts are: Smyers co-produced it, along with Warner Music Nashville executive and veteran producer Scott Hendricks. Kelly Clarkson’s vocal gift appears on the tune “Keeping Score.” This will BE a global vocal volcano! Clarkson and Mooney?? Think about that!! Fans who pre-order will instantly receive downloads of the tracks “All To Myself,” the hit “Tequila,” and the emotional “Speechless,” a special song for the boys. “Speechless was inspired by the moment we first saw our beautiful brides walking down the aisle on our wedding days,” Mooney revealed. “Our genuine reaction was perfectly captured on film, and we wanted to share it with our fans by accompanying this special song with a special video.” More info at: www.danandshay.com.

Collin Raye’s new album is more than ‘just’ a greatest hits package. The compilation, ‘Collin Raye 25 Years, 25 Hits,’ celebrates his silver anniversary as a recording artist. The album is available for purchase now at collinraye.com. The 10x “Male Vocalist of the Year” nominee recut all 25 of his biggest songs + 3 bonus tracks. With producer Kelly Schoenfeld (Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks), Raye refurbished his iconic tunes, including all 16 No. 1’s, so that they are not only recognizable to his fans, but they are altogether fresh new versions of his wildly popular songs. Music and more at collinraye.com.

ARTIST NEWS:

Danielle Bradbery builds upon the emotional story of her current single, ‘Worth It,’ with an artful music video which premiered on People.com. The video, directed by Shaun Silva is also now available on Vevo and syndicators, as well as Spotify’s “Wild Country” playlist. ‘Worth It,’ written by Bradbery together with Jeff Pardo and Molly Reed, is her first foray into songwriting for her sophomore album, ‘I Don’t Believe We’ve Met.’ She is also partnering with Nashville-based lifestyle brand ABLE. Bradbery designed a collection of accessories embellished with the phrase “Worth It,” with proceeds continuing to support ABLE’s focus on ending generational poverty by creating jobs for women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances. Bradbery is playing festivals and dates throughout the summer before heading across the pond to the U.K. this fall. Find more on Facebook and Instagram @daniellebradbery.

AWARD NEWS:

The 5th Annual Nashville Universe Awards returned to Wildhorse Saloon on May 8th for the third consecutive year as it continues to give recognition to artists, industry leaders, and organizations who are blazing new trails in the entertainment industry. Sponsored by Music City Light & Regions Bank, the evening featured performances by 2 Steel Girls, Adley Stump, Barrett Baber, Celeste Kellogg, The Darrin Morris Band, Fiona Culley, Morgan Myles, Sara Beth, Southern Halo, Tate Stevens & Trailer Choir, and more. Hosts Adam Wurtzel & Adley served as MC of the festivities that were shot for future broadcast on The Country Network, a first for the growing awards show.

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the CHEVY BREAKOUT STAGE, from 10:30 AM-4:55 PM daily, will feature dozens of new and rising artists. The BUDWEISER Atlantic/WEA’s Michael Ray FOREVER COUNTRY STAGE will showcase some of the biggest kicked off Warner Music names in Country Music from recent decades, such as, John Berry, Nashville’s 9th annual concert series at the company office with BlackHawk, Terri Clark, Mark Collie, Billy Dean, Joe Diffie, ‘Pickin’ For A Purpose’ on May Exile, Andy Griggs, Tracy Lawrence, Little Texas, Lonestar, and more. All artist lineups are subject to change. Tickets for the 31 benefiting Wrigley Cares: Nightly Concerts at Nissan Stadium may still be available at Helping Animals in Need. The CMAFest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMAcharity provides financial and FEST. Outdoor daytime stages including Chevrolet Riverfront and medical support for rescue animals, service pets and more. Park Stages, as well as the Gildan Broadway Stage at Hard Rock Cafe, are free and open to the public. Puppies were available on site for adoption, and Metro Animal CMT AWARDS NEWS: Care and Control was there, accepting donations. This year the CMT Music Awards will be held at Bridgestone Arena and the CD NEWS: event will be hosted by Little Gene Watson’s critically Big Town. The show is acclaimed Christian album ‘My scheduled for June 6th. The Gospel Roots’ continues show will air live on CMTcaptivating fans as his latest TV beginning at 7:00pm single, “Old Roman Soldier,” (CST). The lead nominees reaches No. 1 on the Cashbox are: Carrie Underwood Jason Country Christian and Christian Aldean and Florida Georgia Servant Charts. The album is Line with four nominations available now on Watson’s each. Former Idol winner Carrie Underwood leads the record with website, iTunes and Amazon. 17 CMT Trophies. The gang with three nominations are: Lauren ‘My Gospel Roots’ includes songs from all different generations as he proves once again that he Alaina, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, and Thomas Rhett. CMT is mixing it up this years with pop / R & B artist’s nominations to hasn’t lost a note in his incredible multi-octave range. Watson include: Andra Day, Backstreet Boys, Rexha, Ludacris, Earth, dedicated his new album in memory of his parents, Ted and Thelma Watson, whom he credits for raising him in the church and Wind & Fire and Justin Timberlake. Hope you caught Kelsea sharing their love for Gospel music. The 13-track record brings the Ballerini’s appearance on May 8th on NBC’s TODAY Show, where she helped announce the nominees. pure, organic country sound that Watson is famous for to gospel songs that he grew up with. Gene Watson’s tally of 75 charted titles, 34 studio albums, 23 Top 10 hits and six No. 1 records has ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: led to membership in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and the Houston, TX Music Hall of Fame and over 50 years in the music business. For more info on Gene Watson, visit GeneWatsonMusic.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CMA FEST NEWS:

Nashville is getting ready for the 2018 CMA Music Festival, [It’s 47th year] set for June 7th through June 10th. Taking the nightly NISSAN STADIUM stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Charles Esten and Friends, FGL, Blake Shelton and many more. The CHEVROLET RIVERFRONT STAGE is back in 2018 from 10:00 AM-5:15 PM daily. Jon Pardi kicks things off June 7 at 10:00 AM, and additional scheduled artists include A Thousand Horses, Lauren Alaina, Frankie Ballard, Lee Brice, Chase Bryant, Cam, Craig Campbell, Easton Corbin, LANCO, LOCASH, Maddie & Tae, Scotty McCreery, and more. Located in Walk of Fame Park, NashvilleMusicGuide.com 28

It’s rare for Kenny Chesney to have a career first, but now he does. When “Get Along,” the first single from Songs for the Saints, hit Billboard’s #10 slot and Mediabase’s #9 position, it joined “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” his duet with old friend and songwriter David Lee Murphy, which is sitting at #7 on Billboard and #6 on Mediabase. It marks the first time Chesney has had two songs in the Top 10 at the same time. “I never take anything for granted when it comes radio,” said Chesney. “They are the bridge between this music and the people who live inside these songs. Having grown up listening to the radio, there’s something about a song coming out of the speakers that’s exciting…” More info at kennychesney.com.

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My friend Singer/songwriter Tommy Townsend has a long history with the Jennings family. Waylon and Jerry “Jigger” Bridges, produced music on Townsend over the span of several years that was released as an album in 2003. Keeping it all in the family, Tommy turned to longtime friend Shooter Jennings to produce his new album, ‘Turn Back The Clock’, which hits July 6, 2018 on the Black Country Rock label. The new album features two original Townsend tunes, “Plug The Jukebox Back In” and “Longest Day Of Summer,” alongside tunes by the likes of Steve Young, Holly Williams, Brandi Carlile, Gordon Lightfoot, and Waylon Jennings. The album was recorded and mixed at Station House Studio in Los Angeles and CarnBarn Studio in Franklin, TN. Details at tommytownsendonline.com

INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

INDIE NEWS:

Mags McCarthy (Mags), a newcomer to Music City, Nashville [Former Ireland Country music artist] and a fresh new face in the American country music scene, is set to make her official US debut with the release her new single, “Strong Enough.” The track, impacting country radio on June 11, 2018, comes as a preview to Mags’ forthcoming CD, ALL WAYS MAGS anticipated in early Aug. 2018. The musical composition and production reveals Mags’ spunky Irish character while the no-nonsense story line portrays her vivacious, independent spirit and tenacity. Popping with electricity infused by drums, and spotlighting Mags’ violin performance, the admission to a no-win situation quickly translates the straightforward perspective that a hopeful future has quickly become the past. Mags will embark on the first leg of her radio tour beginning late June 2018. The track will be available via all major digital retail and streaming outlets on Friday, June 1. More at magsmccarthy.com.

KY MUSIC NEWS: “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” the fourth studio album from Scott The Kentucky Music Hall Southworth, is now available and picks right up where his last of Fame inducted six CD left off, with high energy honky honk songs, Texas swingers, members of the music two-steppers, truck stop rockers and ‘tear in your beer’ ballads. community into their Southworth wrote eight of the eleven tracks, with Marc Alan prestigious Hall of Fame, Barnette co-writing the title track. Southworth’s co-host on ‘The May 11. David Music Row Show,’ Heino Moeller contributed to two other ‘Stringbean’ Akeman, Dale selections, including “I Ain’t Leaving Town.” The video for “I Ann Bradley, Billy Ray Ain’t Leaving Town” is now on You Tube and the Country Fix Cyrus, Jason Crabb, Jackie television show airing worldwide. Southworth pairs up with CMA DeShannon, and Bobby of Texas and Academy of Western Artists award-winning singer Lewis were part of the Bobby Marquez on the fun-loving tune proudly stating their 2018 class. The ceremony dedication to traditional country music. Check out scottsouthworth. took place at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, which sits next com. door to the Hall of Fame and Museum. The evening before the ceremony, a special VIP dinner with the inductees and community INDUSTRY NEWS: members took place at the museum. It was then that the individual Ashton Shepherd has joined the cases of memorabilia were revealed to the inductees. For the roster of Brickshore Media for ceremony on Friday night, a video biography was presented before each inductee spoke about their love of being from Kentucky and exclusive PR representation. their induction into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Each would Ashton has an upcoming tour (with Dove Award-Winner and then go to perform a few selections that reflected upon their catalog of music. Additionally, members of crossover hit makers Exile ICM Award-Winner Nathan received a special honor celebrating their 55 years as a selfStanley) and new music to contained vocal band. Photos & details at be released later this year. kentuckymusichalloffame.com. She will also be a part of this year’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville where she will be NashvilleMusicGuide.com 30

LEGEND NEWS:

MEDIA NEWS:

In of April 2018, teen songwriter/recording artist, EmiSunshine launched her initiative to generate awareness surrounding Autism. At the conclusion of her endeavor, the young songstress received overwhelming emotional response and acclaim. As part of EmiSunshine’s independent “Autism Awareness” campaign, she introduced the self-penned US Senator Lamar Alexander recently paid a visit to Grammy original tune, “Ninety Miles,” and the corresponding music Award-winning country and comedy music legend Ray Stevens’ videos. Over the course of the month-long initiative, the acoustic new Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Along with his son, Curb rendition of “Ninety Miles” (Magnolia Pearl) enjoyed more than Records’ Drew Alexander, the Tennessee lawmaker attended one of 2.85 Million Reached, 1.1 Mil Views, 74K Comments/Shares, Stevens’ live shows. “It was great to see Senator Lamar Alexander while the second version, (produced by Tony Brown and released and his son Drew at the CabaRay,” notes Stevens. “Lamar played on April 25, 2018 via Country Rebel) reached 1.34 Million and piano for me from time to time while he was Governor of amassed nearly 400K Views, 34.5 K Comments/Shares in less than Tennessee but then he landed a better gig at the United States 10 days. The “Ninety Miles” story line originated from a close, Senate. It’s good to see musicians get ahead.” On another ‘note” personal relationship and spotlights Emi’s first-hand observation of Ray Stevens is set to kick-off the final night of concerts at CMA the challenges her childhood friend and his family endure, and her Fest in Nashville when he performs the National Anthem at Nissan perspective of the condition. Updates and music at theemisunshine. Stadium on Sunday, June 10. “It’s always an honor to sing our com National Anthem and especially when it is here in Nashville for all the great country music fans at CMA Fest!” says Stevens, a MILITARY MUSIC NEWS: multi-platinum selling country and comedy music legend. In Lee Brice took a few weeks off of addition to Stevens, Sunday night’s lineup includes Ricky Skaggs, his U.S. tour to make space for a Brett Eldredge, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and Luke Folds of Honor fund raiser during Bryan. Stevens will perform at 7:45 PM/CT. See also raystevens. Masters Tournament week, a com. week of back-to-back, sold-out shows in Australia with friend LABEL NEWS: Kip Moore, and performances at (Warner Brothers) the Tortuga and Stagecoach festivals. This follows the news that his hit-song, “A Woman Like You” had been certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. At the Stagecoach show, Brice played immediately before Garth Brooks to a reported crowd of 75,000. After he finished his set, he stood sidestage to watch his hero, Garth, perform. As Garth introduced “More Than A Memory,” he shared the story behind the song and then called Lee on stage to sing it with him. The crowd went wild as the two belted out the record-setting ballad. Updated tour info for Lee Brice at leebrice.com. Warner Bros., “Golden Boy” Blake Shelton, has opened Ole Red MUSIC NEWS: Nashville, in partnership with Ryman Hospitality Properties. Blake will officially celebrate its grand opening June 6-10, welcoming Joe Diffie is back with his fans to CMA Fest. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host first single in five years from multiple events throughout the week. Fans who want in on the Silverado Records with ‘I Got action can enter to win tickets to the ‘invitation only’ “Blake This.’ Diffie is a Grammy and Shelton and Friends” late night concert following the CMT Awards CMA Award winner, and an at olered.com/grand-opening-sweepstakes/ or by listening for a Oklahoma Music Hall of Famer chance to win on local country radio. Ole Red Nashville is a multiand Grand Ole Opry member of level, 26,000 square foot entertainment venue featuring a two-story more than 20 years. He continues bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor, a heavy tour schedule while private VIP booths for small groups as well as a large, upscale fine-tuning a new album slated private event space – The Hall at Ole Red. There is also a 6,000 for release this summer. Diffie SQFT rooftop with an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant called The co-penned ‘I Got This’ with Tate Lookout at Ole Red, providing views of historic lower Broadway Stevens, Wade Kirby and Phil O’Donnell. “This one’s dedicated to and downtown Nashville. Updates at olered.com. all the hard workin’ guys and gals out there. I’m a guy that played

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football and worked in the oil fields as a young man and, when I’m singing ‘I Got This,’ I’m taken back to those days,” said Diffie. Check out tour dates at JoeDiffie.com.

NUMBER ONE NEWS:

Scotty McCreery has a new label, new fiancé [Gabi Dugal] and new album, ‘Seasons Change,’ (Released March 16th on Triple Tigers, the new label formed by David Macias of Thirty Tigers), his first album in five years. The tenth season ‘American Idol’ winner takes charge of his career. Scotty’s Number One hit “Five More Minutes” is the first single off the record and his first number one. It was co-written by Scotty, Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell. Scotty co-wrote all 11 tracks on the album, working with music row’s cream of the crop songwriters, like Jessi Alexander (Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck”) and David Lee Murphy (“Dust on the Bottle,” Kenny Chesney’s “Living in Fast Forward”). ‘Seasons Change’ was produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis, with whom McCreery penned many of the songs. In 2016, Scotty released his book “Go Big or Go Home.” The book chronicles McCreery’s whirlwind path of ups and downs both on stage and off, detailing his childhood obsession with Elvis Presley as well as growing up in front of millions on American Idol.

OPRY NEWS:

SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS:

“Lindsey Buckingham is out and I’m not in,” is a message Billy Burnette shared with Facebook fans after hearing of the new members of the group after Buckingham was ousted from the group. Burnette’s fans’ reaction was one of disappointment that he would not be rejoining the group. The last time Buckingham was asked to leave, Burnette and Rick Vito were brought in to replace him as members of the group. Burnette stayed with Fleetwood Mac for 10 years, leaving to return to his country music career. “I wish them well,” Burnette says of the group. “The day I joined Fleetwood Mac is still one of the highlights of my life.“ Burnette chronicles his time with Fleetwood Mac in his new book, “Crazy Like Me,” which has a companion CD by the same name. Both are is available through all major retail and online outlets, and via billyburnette.com.

SINGLE NEWS:

Michael Ray’s new single, ‘The One That Got Away,’ is the latest cut from his album, AMOS, that officially released June 01. The new single celebrates that one person who might be out of your league yet you pursue them anyway. It was written by Josh Osborn, Matthew Ramsey (Old Dominion), Josh Rosen and Jesse Frasure. It follows ‘Her World Or Mine,’ ‘Fan Girl’ and the Top 20-and-climbing ‘Get To You.’ Music and more at MichaelRayMusic.com.

TOUR NEWS:

The first leg of Luke Bryan’s 2018 What Makes You Country Tour launched in February with. Kip Moore and the Cadillac Three joining Bryan on this leg. The tour is NOW in full swing and will run through the fall of this year. Be sure to catch opening acts, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen Jeannie Seely – a 50 year Grand Ole Opry veteran – received an and Carly Pearce after her stint as award recognizing her song “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is “American Idol” judge. Luke’s (Will Understand)” reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Top TV Songs official website shows the last day Chart in January of this year. Seely received the award during her is Friday, October 25th at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. Luke’s album hosting segment at the Opry on Friday, May 4. Written in 1964 by “What Makes You Country” was released in early December 2017. Seely with Judith Arbuckle, Pat Sheeran and Randy Newman and The album has produced the singles “Light It Up,” which reached originally a pop and R&B hit for Irma Thomas, the song has seen Number One on country radio, and “Most People Are Good.” The much renewed popularity. It has been used in several TV shows album debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200. “Most People including “Big Little Lies,” “Orphan Black,” “NFL Game Day Are Good” became Luke’s 20th number one career single! More Morning,” “Here And Now” (on HBO), and multiple episodes of info at www.lukebryan.com. “Black Mirror,” it has been used in movie trailers for “Moonlight” and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” and it has been recorded by WWWEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: artists like Seal, Boyz II Men, Jessica Brown-Findlay, Samantha www.nashvillesongwriters.com | www.cmaworld.com Whates - and Jeannie Seely herself (for her latest CD Written In www.cdxcd.com | www.namm.org Song). See tour dates and more at jeannieseely.com. NashvilleMusicGuide.com 32

TV NEWS:

The TV show, ‘Songs and Stories With John Berry,’ has been added to the lineup of Ride TV, a 24-hour equestrian-themed channel, available via Dish TV and other cable systems. The show also airs on multiple outlets including Heartland TV, The Country Network, The Family Channel and more. Upcoming June air dates include: Exile (week of June 4), Sean Berry, Preston James & Blaine Howard (week of June 11), Rhonda Vincent (week of June 18) with more scheduled for July and August. Full details at songsandstories.com.

VIDEO NEWS:

Neo-traditionalist, Shane Owens, has released a clever and funny video for his new single ‘Lie.’ Country Rebel hosted an exclusive debut of the video of the tonguein-cheek song on their Facebook channel, garnering over 100,000 views within hours of posting. Two guys, a pretty gal and a world of tone-deaf advice equal a blast of a record that pokes humor at the foolishness of men. Capping the video is a surprise ending turning the tables on the main character -- two can play at that game. ‘Lie,’ released by Amerimonte Records and Reviver 1608, is impacting radio now and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms. See the video at ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« YouTube and visit ShaneOwensCountry.com. Host Emcee

XTRA NEWS:

My friend, illustrator, author and musician Guy Gilchrist, known worldwide for his work on comic strips such as “Nancy,” and Jim Henson’s “Muppets,” will have an exhibit at the prestigious Mary Hong Gallery (414 Union Street--on the ground floor of the Bank of America building in downtown Nashville). “Nancy Loves Nashville & The Muppets Take Music City” opens June 2 in concert with the Downtown Nashville First Saturday Art Crawl from 6 - 9 p.m., with a private reception from 5 - 6 p.m. The exhibit will feature nearly 40 original works by Guy Gilchrist on a variety of mediums including hand-inked comic strip panels, 18 hand-painted stringed instruments, pen and ink drawings, and rare cartoon memorabilia. Details at MaryHongStudio.com.

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Music venues

downtown HonkyTonk Central

329 Broadway 615-394-3457 honkytonkcentral.com

BB King Blues Bar

east nashville Basement East

The East Room

917 Woodland 615-645-9174 thebasementnashville.com

2412 Gallatin Ave 347-559-6031 facebook.com/theeastroom

3 Crow Bar

5 Spot

1024 Woodland St. 615-262-3345 3crowbar.com

LimeLight

201 Woodland 615-248-6334 limelightnashville.com

The Cobra

2511 Gallatin Ave 629-800-2515 facebook.com/the-cobra-nashville

1006 Forrest Ave 616-259-9891 the5spotlive.com

Lipstick Lounge 1400 Woodland 615-226-6343 thelipsticklounge.com

SoundCheck Nashville 750 Cowan St 615-726-1165 soundchecknashville.com

elliston place Cafe Coco

210 Louise Ave 615-321-2626 cafecoco.com

Exit/In

The End

2219 Elliston Place 615-321-4457 endnashville.com

Station Inn 402 12th Ave S 615-255-3307 stationinn.com

midtown

Hopsmith Tavern

1903 Division St. 615-327-8001 facebook.com/blue.bar.921

Loser’s

1911 Division St 615-327-3115 losersbar.com

Whiskey Rhythm

114 12th Ave N 615-678-7722 12andporter.com

Soulshine

1907 Division St 615-320-3472 facebook.com/soulshinenash

Rebar

1919 Division St 615-345-6298 rebarnashville.com

Winner’s

1811 Division 615-678-1898 facebook.com/whiskeyrhythm

1913 Division St 615-340-0004 losersbar.com

Bobby’s Idle Hour

The Row

1028 16th Ave S 615-726-0446 bobbysidlehour.com

sobro

110 Lyle Ave 615-321-1224 therownashville.com

411 Broadway 615-251-1515 paradiseparkonline.com

Acme Feed & Seed

101 Broadway 615-915-0888 theacmenashville.com

Harp & Fiddle

1538 Demonbreun 615-252-1991 harpandfi ddlenashville.com

Dawghouse Saloon 1538 Demonbreun 615-864-7393 dawghousesaloon.com

Tin Roof

1516 Demonbreun 615-313-7103 tinroofbars.com

South

1524 Demonbreun 615-724-1770 south-nashville.com

Bridgestone Arena

Tequila Cowboys

Nudie’s Honky Tonk

Belcourt Theatre

Crossroads

greater nashville

411 Broadway 615-747-5851 thebigbangbar.com

305 Broadway 615-747-9078 cadillacranchnashville.com

Whiskey Bent

120 2nd Ave N 615-401-2580 whiskeybentsaloon.com

Back Alley Diner

501 Broadway 615-770-2000 bridgestonearena.com

409 Broadway facebook.com/nudieshonkytonk nudieshonkytonk.com 419 Broadway 615-650-9333 crossroadsbar.com

Flying Saucer

217 Arcade Alley 615-251-3003 backalleydiner.com

111 10th Ave S 615-259-3039 beernurd.com

The Frist

Bootleggers Inn

Fiddle & Steel

Benchmark

Hard Rock Cafe

Puckett’s

919 Broadway 615-244-3340 fristcenter.com

210 Printers Alley 615-251-9002 fi ddleandsteel.com

Tin Roof Broadway 12th & Porter

Paradise Park

Big Bang Piano Bar

100 Broadway 615-871-6779 hardrockcafe.com

2208 Elliston Place 615-321-3340 exitin.com

the gulch

152 2nd Ave S 615-256-2727 bbkingbluesclub.com

demonbruen

316 Broadway 615-242-4446 tinroofbroadway.com

Legends Corner

428 Broadway 615-248-6334 lengendscorner.com

207 Broadway 615-457-3983 bootleggersnashville.com

117 2nd Ave N 615-742-8887 benchmarknashville.com

500 Church St. 615-770-2772 pucketttsgrocery.com/nashville

Lonnie’s Western Room

208 Printers Alley 615-215-1122 lonnieswesternroom.com

Ms Kelli’s

207 Printers Alley 615-255-4423 mskellis.com

Burbon Street Blues Bar Skull’s Ranbow Room 220 Printers Alley 615-242-5837 bourbonstreetbluesandboogiebar.com

The Wheel

222 Printers Alley 615-810-9631 skullsrainbowroom.com

Robert’s Western World

hillsboro village

2101 Belcourt Ave 615-383-9140 belcourt.com

Marathon Music Works Maxwell House 1402 Clinton 615-891-1781 marathonmusicworks.com

Loveless Cafe

Ri’chard’s Cafe

CabaRay

5724 River Rd. 615-327-4630 raystevenscabray.com

The Sutler

Santa’s Pub

south nashville 2600 Franklin Pk 615-840-6124 thesutler.com

The Basement

2025 8th Ave S 615-269-0221 zanienash.com

1604 8th Ave S 615-254-4801 grimeys.com

Zanie’s Comedy Club Grimey’s

Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley 615-862-5160 adventuresci.org

Miss Jeanne’s Dinner Theater

Layla’s Bluegrass Inn

Second Fiddle

Gaylord Opryland

Rippy’s

The Stage

Scoreboard

TPAC

Music City Bar & Grill

429 Broadway 615-244-7477 rippysbarandgrill.com

412 Broadway 615-726-0504 thestageonbroadway.com

Douglas Corner

2106 8th Ave S 615-298-1688 douglascorner.com

Ryman Auditorium

420 Broadway 615-248-4818 thefi ddle.com

2225 Brandsford Ave 615-593-1872 santaspub.com

1604 8th Ave S 615-254-8006 thebasementnashville.com

Municipal Auditorium

418 Broadway 615-726-2799 facebook.com/laylasbluegrassinn

8400 Hwy 100 615-646-9700 lovelesscafe.com

4420 Whites Creek Pike 615-299-9590

416 Broadway 615-244-9552 robertswesternworld.com 116 5th Ave N 615-889-3060 ryman.com

2025 Rosa L Parks Blvd 615-259-4343 milleniumhotels.com

Loretta Lynn Ranch

44 Hurricane Mills Rd 931-296-2800 lorettalynn.com

421 Broadway 615-390-6247 facbook.com/thewheel

417 4th Ave N 615-862-6390 nashvilleauditorium.com

Belcourt Taps

2117 Belcourt Ave 615-915-3622 belcourttaps.com

600 9th Ave S 615-902-9566 missjeannes.com

opryland 2800 Opryland Dr 615-889-1000 gaylordhotels.com

2408 Music Valley Dr. 615-883-3866 scoreboardbar.net

Grand Ole Opry

2804 Opryland Dr 615-871-6779 opry.com

John A’s

2421 Music Valley Dr 615-885-1540 johnasresturant.com

Nashville Palace

Barlines

The Listening Room

Crazytown

3rd & Lindsley

Cannery-Mercy-HighWatt

TN Repertory Theatre

City Winery

Rockettown

Tootsie’s

422 Broadway 615-726-0463 tootsies.com

301 6th Ave S 615-244-3263 musicianhalloffame.com

Musician’s Hall of Fame

sylvan park

Country Music Hall of Fame

Wild Horse Saloon

Famous Saloon

4425 Murphy Rd. 615-942-5052 neighborssylvanpark.com

250 5th Ave S 615-782-5300 barlinesnashville.com

816 3rd Ave N. 615-259-9891 3andlindsley.com

609 Lafayette 615-324-1010 citywinery.com/nashville

Schermerhorn

1 Symphony Place 615-687-6500 nashvillesymphony.com

west end Commodore 2613 West End Ave 615-327-4707 debichampion.com

217 2nd Ave South 615-259-3600 listeningroomcafe.com

1 Cannery Row 615-251-3020 mercyloung.com 601 4th Ave S 615-843-4001 rocketown.com

222 5th Ave S 615-416-2001 countrymusichalloffame.com

308 Broadway 615-254-5460 facebook.com/crazytownnashville 161 Rains Ave 615-244-4878 tennesseerep.com

120 2nd Ave N 615-251-1000 wildhorsesaloon.com

The George Jones

The Country

110 28th Ave N 615-320-4339 thecountrynashville.com

Springwater

128 2nd Ave N 615-818-0128 georgejones.com

AJ’s Good Time Bar

green hills Blue Bird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Rd 615-383-1416 bluebirdcafe.com

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The Valentine

312 Broadway 615-202-6979 thevalentinenashville.com

110 2nd Ave N 615-933-5000 famoussaloon.com

Nashville Nightlife

2620 Music Valley Dr 615-885-5201 nashvillenightlife.com

Neighbors

Blue Moon

525 Basswood Ave 615-356-6666 bluemoongrille.com

Swinging Doors

322 Broadway 615-208-9080 margaritavillenashville.com

400 Broadway 629-203-7822 dierkswhiskeyrow.com

Ole Red

2611 McGavock Pk 615-884-3004 nashvillepalace.net

Big Shotz

111 4th Ace S. 615-736-5050 swingingdoorssaloon.com

300 Broadway 629-203-7822 olered.com

2416 Music Valley Dr 615-883-2367 musiccitybar.com

115 2nd Ave N 615-244-9011 bigshotznashville.com

421 Broadway 615-678-4808 ajsgoodtimebar.com

Margaritaville

115 27th Ave N 615-862-8431 thespringwater.com

505 Dedick St 615-255-2787 tpac.com

Whiskey Row

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Thurs, June 7 - CMA Fan Experience Booth #101 @ Music City Center | 10-11AM Thurs, June 7 - CMA Spotlight Stage @ Music City Center | Show / M&G / 1:30-2:15PM Thurs, June 7 - Nashville Universe Booth # 111 @ Music City Center / 3-4PM Thurs, June 7 - Tin Roof Downtown - Back Stage / 6:30-7:30PM Fri, June 8 - Nashville Underground - Nashville Universe TV Taping- Perf /12:30 - 2:15PM Fri June 8 - World’s Largest Fan Club Party @ The Valentine - DJ & Hosting / 3-4PM Fri, June 8 - World’s Largest Fan Club Party @ The Valentine - Show / M &G / 4-5PM Fri, June 8 - Piranha’s Bar & Grill - Show / M &G / 6-7PM For more information: www.southernhalo.net FB: Facebook.com/SouthernHalo | Twitter: @3halos Insta: @officialsouthernhalo | YouTube: southernhalorocks

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We have a passion for helping artists. We work with seasoned and upcoming artists thru music videos, branding, interviews, and full coverage TV exposure.

Contact: The Beauty of Music Host: Sherri Justice sherrijustice92@gmail.com | 256-783-0003 The Beauty of Music Producer: Steven Johnson scjohnsonmusic@aol.com | 207-538-1067 www.theBeautyofMusic.com Award-winning The Beauty of Music client list includes: Blake Shelton, Lee Greenwood, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, Jamie O’Neal, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, The Grascals, Ronnie Dunn, Clint Black, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rascal Flatts, Mickey Gilley, Alabama and many more

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June 2018 vol 26 #190 Festival Special

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What's going on during CMA Fest 2018