Brandy Clark’s “Hold My Hand” Receives Grammy Nomination

Brandy Clark’s “Hold My Hand” Receives Grammy Nomination This is Clark’s Fourth Career GRAMMY Nomination in Just Two Years Brandy Clark's "Hold My Hand" was announced Monday Dec 7, 2015 as a GRAMMY nominee for Country Song of the Year. The song, written by Clark and Mark Stephen Jones, is from Clark's debut album 12 Stories, which was originally released by Slate Creek Records before being re-released by Warner Bros. Records. Clark performed the song with Dwight Yoakam earlier this year on the 2015 GRAMMY Awards in one of the night's most talked-about moments. Brandy Clark: Credit: David McClister Clark, who has spent much of the year working on her upcoming second album due out in 2016, said, "Wow! I was not expecting this news today. What a surprise and a fantastic way to start my week. I appreciate the support and respect from the GRAMMY voters. It means the world to me." This is the fourth career GRAMMY nomination for Clark. She received two nominations in 2014 in the Best Country Album (12 Stories) and the all-genre Best New Artist categories, and one nomination in 2013 for Best Country Song for "Mama's Broken Heart," a No. 1 hit for Miranda Lambert that Clark co-wrote with Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves. Clark is currently on the road with Jennifer Nettles, after opening for Alan Jackson on his "25th Anniversary Tour" earlier this year.  She won the CMA Song of the Year Award last year for "Follow Your Arrow," which she also co-wrote with McAnally and Musgraves. She was named the 2014 Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year. For more information, visit BrandyClarkMusic.com. Follow her on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheBrandyClark  and on Twitter @TheBrandyClark. ICYMI: Our Album of the Year for 2013 was Brandy Clark’s 12 Stories. Read our Wikipedia Page 12 Stories, the debut album from Grammy and CMA-nominated singer-songwriter Brandy Clark. Teaming up with producer Dave Brainard (Jerrod Niemann, Ray Scott), Brandy used her writing gift and distinctly country voice to craft 12 Stories, a record that has touched everyone lucky enough to hear it. Available to purchase at Amazon UK and UK iTunes What the Press said: CD of The Month (5 STARS) Country Music People - Read the Review Allmusic (Rating: 4.5 Stars) the superb 12 Stories showcases a unique artist who stands firmly, proudly on her own merits. American Songwriter (Rating: 4 STARS) ..a record full of humor and pain, remorse and reckoning, is one of the very best country debuts of 2013. Billboard (by Chuck Dauphin) “Wow” ...I don’t think I have ever started a review so simply in my decade-plus of writing them. But, sometimes, you can say a lot more with less than you can otherwise Country Weekly (Rating: A+) ...a staggeringly great collection of original tunes that paint vivid, honest portraits of real life, from a uniquely feminine perspective....While the men are stuck in the backwoods, Brandy is busy digging through the human condition. Entertainment Weekly (Rating: B+) Clark keeps things edgy, singing about divorce, drugs, jail, and Jesus—a.k.a. country music’s Golden Quadrangle—with matter-of-fact sass and ample twang. The L.A. Times (Rating: 3.5/4 STARS). …find this record and listen to a dozen dazzlingly witty and insightful takes on the struggles of the working class, neglected and/or mistreated women, the battle between right and wrong and the pros and cons of chemical mood enhancers....This is the country debut of the year. Roughstock (Rating: 5 STARS)..... There's not one throw away track, one throw away note, or one throw away lyric. Instead, it's a well-made and produced and definitely worth seeking out. NY Post (rating; 4 STARS) ...this is the most compulsively re-playable album of 2013, country or otherwise

The Mavericks Make Magic Once Again With Two Grammy Nominations

THE MAVERICKS MAKE MAGIC ONCE AGAIN 
WITH TWO GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 

Recognized in Best American Roots Song & Best Americana Album 

Categories Two Decades After Last Win

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ever enticing loyal fans with their unique fusion of melodies and charisma that evoke a palpable groove, The Mavericks have once again impressed an elite industry group. The troupe of musical comrades — Raul Malo (lead vocals), Paul Deakin (drums), Eddie Perez (guitars) and Jerry Dale McFadden(keyboards) — earned two GRAMMY nominations this morning in both the Best American Roots Song (“All Night Long”) and Best Americana Album (Mono) categories.

The honor comes two decades after they took home Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal for “Here Comes the Rain.”

Pictured (L-R): Eddie Perez, Paul Deakin, Jerry Dale McFadden, Raul Malo  

“We are incredibly grateful that our music is able to do exactly what we intended … free people from themselves and their struggles,” shared Malo. “On the road our fans dance, cry, sing, laugh and get into a vibe that transcends outside obstacles like race, language and social status. Thank you to the Recording Academy for noticing and again believing in the Mavericks.”

Continued Perez, “this band has always defied the odds and expectations … a country band from Miami with a Cuban singer? But it works, because people feel the passion.”

The Mavericks have re-emerged with an unbridled urgency since signing to Big Machine Label Group imprint the Valory Music Co. — named the Americana Music Awards Duo/Group of theYear; producing two well-received albums, In Time (2013) and Mono (2015), the latter of which spent two weeks at #1 on the Americana Airplay Charts; debuting new music on national television shows such as NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers (“All Night Long”), TBS’ Conan (“Summertime (When I’m With You)”) and CBS This Morning Saturday (“Back in Your Arms Again”). 

(16 Feb 2015) Mavericks - Mono (Decca/ The Valory Music)

12 Tracks/ Time: 42:40 CD - MP3 - UK iTunes - Amazon.com - Test Drive on SPOTIFY

Music critics across the globe experiencing the headline Mono Mundo Tour and listening to the fresh tracks enthused:  

“The ability to transcend time, to merge Latin cultures seamlessly with American rock/pop/country standards, to offer the erogenous without salacious slather, The Mavericks […] created a new world for post-country country—as musically satisfying as it is hormone-peaking.”

—PASTE

“The Mavericks became great by cutting through the din in smoky rooms where studio tricks didn't factor in — only a killer voice, indelible hooks and the ability to draw in even the most distracted listeners.”

—NPR

"Country's coolest, most versatile band, led by the silver-throated Raul Malo, returns with more country infused with elements of world music, rock, jazz and whatever else the group has decided to throw in.”

—ROLLING STONE

“…their sound is as sleek as ever. The record was recorded in just five days; that fact alone testifies to how strong they are live.”

—THE VILLAGE VOICE

“With a sound as distinctive as John Fogerty or even Steely Dan, they managed to not only reconstitute themselves, but retain their visionary musically integrity … they’ve caught lightning in a bottle yet again.” 

—VINTAGE GUITAR

“It’s big, bold and still stands out next to anything coming from Nashville.” 
—BILLBOARD

Malo will join a host of talent during the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Songconcert event to honor Willie Nelson, airing on PBS on January 15, 2016.

The 2016 GRAMMY Awards air on Monday, February 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.  

For upcoming tour dates and more, visit TheMavericksBand.com.  

Dianna Corcoran Embarks to the Big Apple in Support of Forthcoming Album

Dianna Corcoran Embarks to the Big Apple in Support of Forthcoming Album, In America

(Nashville, Tenn. – Dec. 7, 2015) – Australian-born songstress and guitar player, Dianna Corcoran, recently visited with the staff at Glamour Magazine, SELF Magazine and Spotify in New York, N.Y in support of her forthcoming album, In America. Dianna was in town for her performance at Rockwood Music Hall on Dec. 2.  The album will be Dianna’s stateside debut, which is set to release on Jan. 29, 2016. Fans can Pre-order In America now on US iTunes and UK iTunes  For more information on Dianna Corcoran Visit her Socials: Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Pictured above: Dianna Corcoran (right) with Glamour Magazine’s Associate Digital Editor, Anna Moeslein. Pictured above: Dianna Corcoran (left) with SELF Magazine’s Entertainment Assistant, Elyse Roth. Pictured above: Dianna Corcoran (right) with Spotify’s Artist in Residence,Royston Langdon.

Dianna Corcoran Announces New Album, In America, and sets January 29 Release Date

Dianna Corcoran Announces New Album, In America, and sets January 29 Release Date  

In America Now Available for Pre-Sale

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 9, 2015) – Country artist Dianna Corcoran will release her debut stateside album, In America, on Jan. 29, 2016. 

In America, self- produced by Corcoran and recorded at Nashville’s Ocean Way, Warner and Fool on the Hill Studios, is a 12-track collection of songs that brings the best of Australia's country flavor stateside.
Infusing pop into Country, Corcoran contributes a unique sound and feel to the genre with her impressive songwriting and agile vocals. From the upbeat fun of “God Did Good” to the subdued, angelic vocals of “A Better Me,” there's a song for every Country fan.
"In America is a collection of true stories,” commented Corcoran. “It's all real, from the first note to the last raw guitar strum. I hope that by sharing honesty through my music, I'll have the chance to connect with people across the world."

Leadoff single “God Did Good” hit radio in August and is available for download on:

Amazon UK | Amazon.com | US iTunes | UK iTunes

Test Drive this terrific lead off single

The upbeat love song features Corcoran's clever songwriting skills and vocal prowess. With its catchy hook and infectious melody, “God Did Good” sings the praises of Corcoran's love interest and how 'God did good' when he made him. The video, which recently took the No. 1 spot on Taste of Country’s Top 10 video countdown, can be viewed here. 

An Australia native, Corcoran is no stranger to success in the Country format. With numerous awards to her name, including two Australian Country Music Association Golden Guitar Awards, Corcoran has proven her talents in Australia and across the globe.
Working extensively in the songwriting community throughout Stockholm, London, Germany, Australia, and the U.S., it was only a matter of time before Corcoran took the leap and brought her Country stardom to America.

Now that Corcoran is here, America and Country music are much better off for it. Country stars better watch out, because it's Corcoran's time to shine.

Fans can Pre-order In America now on US iTunes and UK iTunes

Quotes:

“Blame Carolina” – “I think this one’s a great song...heard her voice and I thought WOW!” - Marie Crichton BBC Radio Shropshire Jan 24, 2015 – BBC Playlist

“Not Ready To Lose” (Birthday spin!, Dianna Corcoran; June 20, 1979 in New South Wales) “really lovely track this.. I think that’s absolutely stunning….what a story” - 
Marie Crichton BBC Radio Shropshire June 20, 2015 – BBC Playlist

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In America Track Listing:
1. GOD DID GOOD (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Jeff Cohen and Kristian Bush)
2. THANK YOU FOR CHEATING ON ME (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Rebecca Lynn Howard and Rachel Thibodeau)
3. BLAME CAROLINA (Written by Dianna Corcoran and Jenn Schott)
4. THERAPY (Written by Dianna Corcoran and Trey Bruce)
5. WHEN THESE WHEELS HIT TENNESSEE (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Jeff Cohen and Kristian Bush)
6. NOT READY TO LOSE with Gary Burr (Written by Dianna Corcoran and Gary Burr)
7. HOLD ON LOVER (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Jeff Cohen and Kristian Bush)
8. FEELS LIKE HOLLYWOOD (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Andrew Fromm and Brian White)
9. OTHER SIDE OF LETTING GO (Written by Dianna Corcoran and Blake Bollinger)
10. GHOST IN THE PASSENGER SIDE (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Ben Stennis and Blake Bollinger)
11. SUGAR (Written by Dianna Corcoran, Jeff Cohen and James Slater)
12. A BETTER ME (Written by Dianna Corcoran and Jeremy Spillman) 

Scotty McCreery Releases Brand New “Southern Belle” Music Video

McCreery Enlists Belmont University and Lipscomb University Cheerleaders along with the Vanderbilt University Spirit of Gold Marching Band for Latest Video
 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Nov. 9, 2015) Multi-Platinum-selling country music star Scotty McCreery released his brand new video for “Southern Belle” across all platforms today. View the new video:

 
Scotty teased the video last week revealing behind-the-scenes footage of the antics on set and McCreery belting out his latest tune surrounded by cheerleaders and marching band members from all over Nashville including cheer squads from Belmont University and from Lipscomb University along with the Vanderbilt University Spirit of Gold Marching Band.

In the short clip, the director promised the full video to be “very dramatic,” with McCreery explaining it’s an edgier look at him. We soon see that the singer is surrounded by cheerleaders and marching band members. Cheer squads from Nashville’s Belmont and Lipscomb University, as well as the Vanderbilt University Spirit of Gold Marching Band were selected to be part of the music video. “Obviously they are pretty girls and all that, but what was really important to me was showcasing the strong aspect of those girls and their athleticism,” McCreery told Rare Country. “I just wanted to showcase strong ladies and strong women and this music video was a great way to do that.”

View the behind-the-scenes footage:

“Southern Belle,” produced by Frank Rogers and written by Sean McConnell and Jason Saenz, is the lead single off McCreery’s highly-anticipated third studio album on Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope Records, due out in 2016.
 Fans can preview “Southern Belle” (Released: Aug 17, 2015 | 19 Recordings)

Purchase “Southern Belle”: by visiting US iTunes - UK iTunes

In its first week, it sold 7,000 copies and debuted at #36 on the Country Digital Songs charts.

It debuted at No.58 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of October 3, 2015 and as of the chart dated Nov 7, 2015 had a #48 highest peak.

Need a Scotty Lyric Vid? Published on Aug 31, 2015 (69K Views on Youtube)

Scotty “The Hotty” McCreery was voted "2015's Sexiest Man in Country Music" by the readers of NASH Country Weekly Magazine, as revealed in the current issue on stands now.

He recently wrapped up the Riot Tour 2015 with Rascal Flatts and he continues his own headlining dates through the end of the year. In addition to “Southern Belle,” the ACM and CMT Award-winner performs his Platinum-selling fan-favorites on tour including “See You Tonight,” “I Love You This Big,” “The Trouble With Girls,” his most recent Top 10 Gold-selling hit, “Feelin’ It” and many more.

McCreery also recently announced the May 3, 2016 release of his very first book, Go Big Or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream, which narrates the young star’s journey from a kid imitating Elvis on the school bus to 30 million viewers across the country tuning in to see him win Season 10 of “American Idol” to building a successful country music career. The book will be available for pre-order beginning Nov. 15.

For more information, images, tour dates, music and more, visit www.ScottyMcCreery.com. 

Socials: Facebook.com/ScottyMcCreery | Twitter.com/ScottyMcCreery  | Instagram.com/ScottyMcCreery.