all the things that add to life whether it’s a dog or boyfriend, it’s about those that make life better. Their final song in this collection is “Met Me Now,” which mines regret and the desire to reset time. Co-written with JHart and Jonny Price, Track45 calls this their “Back to the Future” song. Track45 announced their signing with BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records in August by collaboratPhoto Credit: Joseph Llanes ing with the new AR (augmented reality) app Jadu (watch HERE). This allowed Track45 to memorialize their milestone virtually with anyone, anywhere. The cuttingedge technology family-based small-town values and stories allowed the band to appear in the same and made them relevant in a modern world. space via holograph to celebrate with their They have taken their experience as a new label family and the industry as well family and love for one another and as fans and family. Shortly after the combined their own individual successes to announcement, the trio started their first create their musical style. Each earned their media tour performing LIVE at Ron Fair’s own success by signing individual (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, publishing deals and compiling impressive Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Dolls, and more) outside cuts including Justin Timberlake, Faircraft Studio. With back to back live Charlie Puth, Lee Brice, HARDY, Lauren performances for media in the studio, Alaina, and more. Ben just earned his first Track45 displays their versatility adapting #1 as a songwriter with Lee Brice’s threeto modern times while holding country week chart-topping hit “One Of Them roots and values. Girls.” Sibling trio Track45 – Jenna, Ben, Comprised of three tracks serving as and KK Johnson from Meridian, MS – their introduction into the country music have taken family-based, small-town scene, Small Town EP is collection that values and made them relevant in a modern captures a multi-layered, crisp, soulful world. The trio’s crystalline harmonies and sound that draws effortlessly from their track-charged musicianship sound current assorted country, rock, R&B, and pop yet sweetly nostalgic on their debut EP, playlists. Small Town, on Stoney Creek Records/ BBR Music Group. The three-song The upbeat “Come On In,” with an collection captures a crisp, soulful vibe that inviting hook and an a cappella intro that draws effortlessly from their assorted tells exactly who they are and where they country, rock, R&B, and pop playlists. The come from is about taking someone back to trio have songwriting credits on every track their hometown and introducing them to and produced several cuts, but they also the people and places that were forming to enlisted an elite group of creative collabotheir lives. This song is close to Track45’s rators including Grammy-winning hearts because they played almost every producer Byron Gallimore. Each is a gifted instrument, and they produced it themsongwriter and musician with individual selves (along with Johnny Reno). “Me + publishing deals and impressive writing You,” an instrumental groove laced with credits – including Justin Timberlake, steel guitar, was co-written with Hunter Charlie Puth, Lee Brice, HARDY, and Phelps and Charlie Handsome. Drawing Lauren Alaina. Their combined hopes and production inspiration from Brooks & passion for music can be heard in every Dunn’s “Neon Moon,” this song is about note of their dream big sound.
TRACK45 RELEASES THEIR DEBUT EP SMALL TOWN Sibling trio Track45 today releases their first ever EP, Small Town via Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group. The trio have songwriting credits on every track of the EP and produced several cuts, but they also enlisted an elite list of creative collaborators including Grammy-winning producer Byron Gallimore. In addition to the EP release, they will be performing live tomorrow for C2C’s (Country to Country) Country Music Week as part of BBR Music Group & BMG Showcase at 2pm CST/ 8pm BST. Sharing the bill with The Shires, Granger Smith, LOCASH, and Elvie Shane, this performance can be streamed live here. This showcase will be moderated by BMG Nashville President Jon Loba and BMG/ Broken Bow Records recording artist Lainey Wilson. Small Town EP marks their first EP release as Track45. Ben explains, “We’re from a small town in Mississippi called Meridian and we actually lived there our entire lives until we moved up to Nashville to chase our dream when KK was 15.” Jenna continues, “We co-produced the songs on our EP Small Town with Grammy award-winning producer Byron Gallimore. And the songs show a little bit about where we’re from and who we are.” KK finishes by saying, “It’s really like the first chapter in the story of our lives.” Hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, siblings Jenna, Ben, and KK have taken
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