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NAMED TO CMT’S NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY 2024; OPENING FOR WILLIE NELSON ON SELECT DATES

MAKING EUROPEAN DEBUT AT UPCOMING C2C FESTIVAL

Vocal powerhouse Karley Scott Collins brings her soulful, smoky grit to channel her nana’s energy and charisma on her new track, “Marlboro Reds,” available now. Listen HERE.

The swampy rocker shines a light on Collins’ sharp songwriting, embodying the wit and wisdom that her family matriarch has earned during her colorful life.

“Growing up, when nana would take a smoke break, we’d sit together and she’d tell me all about her life,” said Collins. “I think I heard every curse word for the first time, heard about how she got her first speeding ticket on the way to see Merle Haggard, laughed harder than I probably ever have, and learned a lot about the best and worst parts of life. Sitting next to nana is one of my favorite places to be in the world. I hope when people hear this one, they feel like they’re right there with me, nana, and her Marlboro Reds.”

The Florida native was recently named to CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2024, recognized as one of the most exciting upcoming female artists in the format. Alumna of the program include Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson and more. On Feb. 27, she’ll take the stage at Nashville’s City Winery for CMT Next Women of Country + Song Suffragettes writers round. Ticket information can be found here. 

Having toured with Larry Fleet throughout last fall, Collins will soon open for one of her musical idols – Willie Nelson – on select dates in February and is set to make her European debut at C2C Festival (March 2-10). Appearing in Rotterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, London, Glasgow, and Belfast, the songstress will perform as part of the Country Music Association’s Introducing Nashville set.

SELL OUT NASHVILLE, NYC & LONDON SHOWS ON HEADLINE LAST RODEO TOUR

TOURING WITH TIM MCGRAW AND COLE SWINDELL LATER THIS YEAR

Country music trio Restless Road have barreled into 2024 with numerous sold out shows on their headline LAST RODEO TOUR, and now they’re bringing their hit single “Last Rodeo” to country radio. The song impacted country radio yesterday as the No. 1 most-added track of the week with 38 total adds.

Kicking off earlier this month, Restless Road’s headline LAST RODEO TOUR has sold out shows at New York City’s Gramercy Theater and Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl. MusicRow praised their Nashville appearance, sharing, “The sold-out night was filled with feel-good songs, perfect harmonies and fun cover jam sessions.” The group’s upcoming show in London on March 11 sold out during its pre-sale, prompting them to upgrade to a larger venue, the Lafayette. In addition to their headline LAST RODEO TOUR, Restless Road will return to the UK this spring for C2C: Country to Country music festival.  The guys will hit the road with Tim McGraw and Cole Swindell later this year. For tickets to upcoming shows and additional info, visit www.restlessroad.com.

Made up of Colton Pack, Garrett Nichols, and Zach Beeken, Restless Road’s standout harmony-driven vocals and “hard-hitting storytelling” (Country Now) are front and center on their debut album Last Rodeo, which was released last fall. The project features 18 tracks including the title track, which Country Central called “undeniably catchy,” and recently released songs “You Don’t Have To Love Me,” “Roll Tide Roll,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” “Sundown Somewhere,” “On My Way,” their #1 Sirius XM hit “Growing Old With You” and fan favorite “Bar Friends.”   

Contrary to the title of the album, Last Rodeo is just the beginning for the group. The title track is about resilience and staying focused on their goals, which this album is proof of. As Colton, Garrett and Zach have grown together, Last Rodeo encapsulates their journey through every twist and turn. With Colton married, Garrett currently engaged, and Zach single, the songs incorporate a wide breadth of stories about all different stages of life and love.

Last year, the “Spotify Hot Country Artist To Watch” toured alongside Kane Brown and Russell Dickerson, while also making stops at major country music festivals like Stagecoach and CMA Fest.

UPCOMING RESTLESS ROAD TOUR DATES:

3/02/24 – Rotterdam, NL – C2C at RTM Stage

3/03/24 – Berlin, DE – C2C at Verti Music Hall

3/05/24 – Hamburg, DE – Sound Of Nashville at Hamburg Kent Club

3/06/24 – Frankfurt, DE – Sound Of Nashville at Frankfurt Das Bett

3/08/24 – London, UK – C2C at The O2

3/10/24 – Glasgow, Scotland – C2C at OVO Hydro

3/11/24 – London, UK – Lafayette
4/10/24 – Oxford, OH – Brick Street Bar
4/11/24 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
4/12/24 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall
4/13/24 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
4/18/24 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
4/19/24 – Columbia, SC – The Senate
4/20/24 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall

**For tickets to additional shows and additional info, visit www.restlessroad.com.

About Restless Road

Made up of three different but complementary voices, country band Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack) is “one of the most intriguing and exciting acts of the year” (Wide Open Country). Praised by People, Taste of Country, Billboard, and more, the trio’s powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics have accumulated over 225 million cumulative career streams and amassed a following of over 4.2 million on their social media platforms. As NBC’s Today Show host Hoda Kotb put it, “That harmony…you feel it in your soul.”

The trio released their debut album Last Rodeo on October 20.  The new 18 track album features buzzworthy tracks “Last Rodeo,” “I Don’t Wanna Be That Guy,” “Sundown Somewhere,” “On My Way,” their Sirius XM The Highway #1 hit “Growing Old With You” and fan favorite “Bar Friends.” 

They were named as one of Spotify’s Hot Country Artists To Watch for 2023 and kicked off the year touring in Europe/UK with Kane Brown, played Stagecoach for the very first time, and were all over CMA Fest (including having their very own dunk tank). They will continue through the rest of the year touring with Russell Dickerson and make spots at various festivals along the way. 

The trio has performed on ABC’s The Bachelor, and has been featured by CMT, EXTRA, The Today Show, and more and was named as one of Opry’s Next Stage Artists.

With all signs indicating Restless Road as a contender for best new vocal group, its members continue to write, sing, and perform together as they take the next steps down country music’s long and winding road.

Today, Country phenomenon Megan Moroney premieres her brand-new song “No Caller ID” — the very first glimpse at the hugely anticipated next chapter for the Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records star. Kicking off what’s sure to be an unstoppable year, the post-breakup ballad is Moroney’s first new music since her massively acclaimed debut album LUCKY. Go here to listen to “No Caller ID” now.

Written by Moroney, Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jessie Jo Dillon, “No Caller ID” further reveals the Georgia-bred artist’s gift for capturing the most nuanced emotions with both intimacy and impact — a talent that recently landed LUCKY on best-of-the-year lists from major outlets like The New York Times and Rolling Stone. To that end, “No Caller ID” tells the all-too-relatable tale of receiving a late-night phone call from an ex you’re trying your best to forget. After shedding light on everything she’s been through (“I’m two months deep in therapy/Been finally getting sleep/My friends quit checking up on me/’Cause I’m back on my feet”), Moroney builds to a gut-punching chorus delivered with aching intensity (“Here you come again and there you go/No coincidence, you always know/When I’m moving on, you move back in/With a half-ass ‘Sorry, how you been?’”). Although she channels everything from longing to frustration to the pain of self-betrayal (“Don’t you get tired of hurting me?/I’m tired of hurting me”), Moroney achieves a quiet sense of triumph in the song’s final moments, briefly turning “No Caller ID” into an anthem of self-protection.

Produced by Moroney’s frequent collaborator Kristian Bush (a multi-award-winning artist/songwriter/producer), “No Caller ID” sets her storytelling to an understated yet powerful sound graced with lush mandolin, delicate but hard-hitting live drums, and endlessly spellbinding layers of electric, acoustic, and steel guitar. While much of the song centers on a stunningly tender vocal performance from Moroney, “No Caller ID” reaches a glorious and soaring peak at the bridge thanks in part to some exhilarating guitar work from Benji Shanks and Justin Schipper.

“No Caller ID” arrives just weeks after Moroney took the stage for CBS’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. Broadcasting from The Stage on Broadway, the “emo cowgirl” tore through a crowd-thrilling rendition of her RIAA 2X PLATINUM hit single “Tennessee Orange.” As she played a custom Gibson guitar bedazzled with over 3,000 rhinestones, the awestruck audience sang along to every word of Moroney’s No. 1 Country radio smash. Check out the performance here, and go here to read an exclusive PopCulture.com interview in which Moroney reflects on 2023 and all its incredible highlights.

Cementing her status as a veritable hitmaker, Moroney currently has two songs in the Top 30 on Country radio: “I’m Not Pretty” (the magnetic opening track to LUCKY) and “Can’t Break Up Now” (her recent collaboration with Old Dominion). Hailed by Billboard as a “cheeky, defiant clapback,” “I’m Not Pretty” first hit the Country radio airwaves back in August, the same week she premiered its wildly clever video (co-directed herself by Moroney herself) — check it out here.

Moroney’s ever-growing legion of fans may recognize “No Caller ID” from her sold-out THE LUCKY TOUR — a national headline run with stops at major cities and iconic venues coast-to-coast. This spring and summer, Moroney will take the stage at stadiums across the country as support for Kenny Chesney’s SUN DOWN 2024 TOUR. For full tour dates and ticketing information, visit www.meganmoroney.com/.

Multi-Week #1 Song “Heaven” Becomes 8^th Country Single to Earn the 10 Million Milestone

Brown Surprised With The News In A Heartfelt Video From Fellow Diamond-Selling Artists Luke Combs, Hilary Scott (Lady A), Tyler Hubbard, and Darius Rucker

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Nashville, TN and Washington, D.C. – Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today announced that award-winning entertainer Kane Brown has earned his newest career milestone, being awarded the prestigious Diamond certification for his multi-week breakout hit single, “Heaven.” The singer/songwriter is only the 7^th artist in Country music to achieve the massive accomplishment with 10 million certified units in the U.S. Brown was surprised with the news at home today with a heartfelt video from fellow Diamond-Selling Country artists Luke Combs, Hillary Scott (Lady A), Tyler Hubbard (Florida Georgia Line) and Darius Rucker. Watch the congratulatory video here.

“An incredible talent with 23 RIAA certified titles and accolade upon accolade across genres, today, we are thrilled to recognize Kane Brown’s first Diamond for his single ‘Heaven.’ This enchanting hit has clearly struck a chord with fans – topping 10 million certified units! Congratulations to Kane, his creative partners and RCA Nashville team on this rare milestone,” said RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne.

Named “the future of country music” (Billboard), Brown released “the biggest pure country single of the year” (Variety) “Heaven” on his  record-breaking self-titled debut deluxe album in 2017, which upon its release made Brown the first artist in Billboard history to top all 5 Billboard Country charts simultaneously. With his Diamond certification, Brown joins a select group only 7 other Country musicians whose careers boast the rare fete, including Chris Stapleton (“Tennessee Whiskey”), Sam Hunt (“Body Like A Back Road”), Luke Combs (“Beautiful Crazy”), Darius Rucker (“Wagon Wheel”), Lady A (“Need You Now”) and Florida Georgia Line (“Cruise”).With the honor, Brown becomes the first black artist in Country music to earn the certification with an original song. In addition to his now Diamond single, “Heaven,” Brown to date has earned 23 RIAA certifications, including recently earned 8X Platinum “What If’s,” 4x Platinum “Be Like That” and “One Thing Right; “ 3x Platinum “Good As You,” “Homesick” and “Lose It;” 2x Platinum “Thank God” and Platinum “Like I Love Country Music.” His debut album, Kane Brown, is also 3x Platinum.

As one of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers,  Brown earned his first Entertainer of the Year nomination at the ACMs this year and recently released his newest single and music video for “I Can Feel It.” Co-written by Brown and featuring a nod to Phil Collins’ legendary drum solo on the song, “I Can Feel It” is the follow up to the Georgia native’s 10th #1  at Country radio,  “Bury Me In Georgia,” and his ACM, People’s Choice and CMA-nominated, 2X platinum #1 hit, “Thank God” with Katelyn Brown. Since launching his debut album in 2016, Brown has earned ten chart-topping No. 1 singles at Country radio, headlined internationally sold out tours and stadium dates, and has garnered a series of milestones that continue to break musical boundaries– from being named to the Time100 list (2021) to becoming the first black artist in history to headline and sell out Boston’s historic Fenway Park to his win ACM Video of the Year (2021) and multiple CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award nominations. Following his sold-out Drunk or Dreaming International Tour, Brown will kick off 2024 headlining international festival C2C as well as the  IN THE AIR Tour, which will kick off in March 2024 and hit 29 cities along the way including Newark, Toronto, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, before wrapping in Arlington, TX at Globe Life Field on September 14. The tour includes 6 major stadium shows including returning to the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, where earlier this year he made history as the first black artist to sell-out a headlining show there in the venue’s over 100 year history. Tickets for the In The Air Tour are on sale now. Please visit kanebrownmusic.com for a full list of tour dates, and additional on-sale information.

Lyrics to ‘Heaven’

This is perfect, come kiss me one more time

I couldn’t dream this up even if I tried

You and me in this moment feels like magic, don’t it

I’m right where I wanna be

Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout heaven like they just can’t wait to go

Sayin’ how it’s gonna be so good, so beautiful

But lyin’ next to you in this bed with you

I ain’t convinced ‘cause I don’t know how

I don’t know how heaven, heaven could be better than this

I swear you’re an angel sent to this world

What did I do right to deserve you girl

I could stay here forever

I’d be fine if we never had to even leave this room

Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout heaven like they just can’t wait to go

Sayin’ how it’s gonna be so good, so beautiful

But lyin’ next to you in this bed with you

I ain’t convinced ‘cause I don’t know how

I don’t know how heaven, heaven could be better than this

Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout heaven like they just can’t wait to go

Sayin’ how it’s gonna be so good, so beautiful

But lyin’ next to you in this bed with you

I ain’t convinced ‘cause I don’t know how

I don’t know how heaven, heaven could be better than this

Could be better than this

I swear this is perfect, come kiss me one more time

BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT GUERRILLA-STYLE RECORDING PROCESS LIVESTREAMS TONIGHT

PERFORMS ON “CMT CAMPFIRE SESSIONS: CHRISTMAS EDITION” 12/6

Reigning CCMA Female Artist of the Year and ACM Award winner Tenille Townes will debut “Train Track Worktapes: The Documentary” tonight (12/5) during a[pp;; special livestream event (7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT). Tune in HERE.

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of her roots-driven Train Track Worktapes EP, the documentary follows Townes on board the CP Holiday Train where the rhythm and rattle of the very train she traveled on became a source of infinite inspiration.

Train Track Worktapes, whose title harkens back to her stripped-down debut release Living Room Worktapes, was conceptualized, written, and recorded entirely during Townes’ experience on the CP Holiday Train. Covering more than 3,000 miles throughout southern Canada, Townes and her band played more than 65 shows in just over two weeks, sometimes in temperatures as low as -24◦F, right on the train as hydraulic doors lowered and became a stage. The CP Holiday Train benefits local food banks when their need is greatest, as each attendee brings donations to catch the free concert.

Townes, a producer on the project alongside guitarist Jaxon Hargrove, and her band got resourceful with their setup. A suitcase turned into a kickdrum. Tin foil and paper bowls became a shaker. Teacups made the perfect substitute for a triangle. They used boxed wine to cover air vents, so the sound didn’t bleed into the recordings. They borrowed equipment and microphones from the train cars housing the stage and gear and recorded mainly in the train’s caboose, sometimes capturing takes in 20-minute spurts between shows. In “Train Track Worktapes: The Documentary,” fans can watch the magic unfold.

The entertainer returns to the CP Holiday train this year, joining with BRELAND to visit towns around the northern United States through Dec. 11. See the full schedule here.

Townes is also set to appear in “CMT Campfire Sessions: Christmas Edition” tomorrow (12/6) airing at 9:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CT on CMT where she’ll share Christmas traditions, what’s on her Christmas list, and perform a mix of traditional carols and original Christmas songs.

Stay in touch with Townes via her Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

LISTEN HERE & WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE!

BROWN TO PERFORM ON NBC’S ‘CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND’

BROWN’S IN THE AIR TOUR SET TO KICK OFF IN 2024; TICKETS ON SALE NOW

– Multi-platinum, 5X AMA award-winning entertainer Kane Brown joins the legendary Elvis Presley for a one-of-a-kind duet of Presley’s classic holiday hit “Blue Christmas” (listen here/watch the lyric video here). 

In celebration of the track, Brown is set to perform on NBC’s all-new unprecedented special ‘Christmas At Graceland,’ which airs live on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.  The star-studded array of music’s most in-demand performers will come together to celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley and the spirit of the holiday season. In addition to Brown, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, and The War And Treaty will each pay tribute to Elvis with exclusive, one-of-a-kind performances from inside the Graceland estate. Through these spectacular performances, viewers will be invited to witness firsthand the legacy and spirit of this treasured family home.  “Christmas at Graceland” is the first televised concert from the estate and will feature never before broadcast footage of Elvis.

In September, Brown released his latest single, “I Can Feel It.”  “I Can Feel It” is the follow up to Brown’s 10^th career #1 at Country radio, “Bury Me In Georgia” and his 2X platinum, #1 hit, “Thank God” with Katelyn Brown.

Next year, Brown will embark on his highly anticipated In The Air Tour.  The upcoming tour will kick off in March and hit 29 cities along the way including Newark, Toronto, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, before wrapping in Arlington, TX at Globe Life Field on September 14. Brown will wrap the tour with 5 major stadium shows including returning to the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, where earlier this year he made history as the first black artist to sell-out a headlining show there in the venue’s over 100 year history. Support for the tour will come from Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, LOCASH, and RaeLynn. Visit kanebrownmusic.com for a full list of tour dates and ticket information. 

ABOUT KANE BROWN

Named “the future of country music” (Billboard), multi-platinum-selling, award-winning singer/songwriter Kane Brown first broke onto the scene with the arrival of his self-titled, 2X Platinum debut album (2016), where he became the first artist ever to lead all five of Billboard’s main country charts simultaneously and topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for 13 weeks and  earned two of the most-streamed country songs of all time (chart-topping singles 9X Platinum “Heaven,” 7X Platinum “What Ifs”). His album Experiment (2018) hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 all genre list-becoming the first country artist in more than 24 years to top the chart with a sophomore album. Brown released his multi-song project Mixtape Vol. 1– which earned Brown an ACM Award nomination for Album of the Year (2021) and an ACM win for “Video of the Year.” 

Named to Time’s 100 most influential people in the world (2021), Brown has ascended from independently built social media notability to an ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee (2023) and has become one of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers. He has earned ten chart-topping No. 1 singles at Country radio, headlined internationally sold out tours and stadium dates, and garnered a series of milestones that continue to expand the perception of country music and break musical boundaries from being named to the Time100 list (2021) to becoming the first black artist in history to headline and sell out Boston’s historic Fenway Park (2023) to his win ACM Video of the Year (2021) and multiple CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award nominations, with The NY Times noting, “Kane Brown didn’t fit the country music mold. So he made his own.”

About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century. Often referred to as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis’ commanding voice and charismatic stage presence unleashed a musical and cultural revolution that changed the world. Over the course of his extraordinary career, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards (3 wins), sold over 1 billion records worldwide, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and was named “One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation” by the United States Jaycees, as well as the 2018 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In addition to his musical accolades, Elvis starred in 33 films and made numerous television appearances.

More than 60 years after his global debut, Elvis’ legacy is stronger than ever. His life and music have inspired countless hit musicals, movies and TV series’, fiction and non-fiction books, musical covers, and commercial endorsements, as well as a robust merchandise program spanning collectibles and fashion collaborations. Last summer, Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic big screen drama, ELVIS, from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler debuted in theaters globally and for Christmas 2023 NBC will broadcast Live from Graceland for the first time ever.

An enduring symbol of “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s” stardom, Graceland, Elvis’ Memphis home, is the second most-visited home in the United States after the White House, drawing over 600,000 visitors annually and tens of thousands of fans for its Elvis Week celebration. With more than 17 million fans across social media and a growing multimedia presence, the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” continues to inspire today’s most influential musicians, designers, entertainers, and social influencers and captivate audiences around the world.

For more information, visit elvisthemusic.com. Shop Elvis products at shopelvis.com.  

LUKE COMBS

ON RECEIVING HIS 7^TH GRAMMY NOMINATION!

LUKE COMBS

BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE – “FAST CAR”

ALSO NOMINATED:

“In Your Love” – Tyler Childers

“Buried” – Brandy Clark

“The Last Thing On My Mind” – Dolly Parton

“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton 

THE 66^TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS AIR LIVE ON CBS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024, AT 8:00PM ET/7:00PM CT/5:00PM PT

FOR A FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT OR VISIT WWW.GRAMMY.COM

WRAPS OPENING STINT ON SWITCHFOOT’S “THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN TOUR” THIS WEEKEND

Pop, genre-bending singer-songwriter Ben Goldsmith released his latest song today, “Hold On To Me.” Written and produced by Goldsmith, the song provides a message of encouragement for when life gets tough. Goldsmith performed all the instruments on the track as well. Listen here.

“I’m choosing to release ‘Hold On To Me’ because now more than ever, I feel that the world needs positivity, love, and light. This song is about letting people you love know that you’ll be there for them in challenging times,” Goldsmith said. “On a personal note, I want to dedicate the song to my twin little sisters. My mom has been ill on and off for two years and they have endured a lot for a young age. We leaned on one another to get though a lot of her illness. I love them so much. I hope everyone has someone they can hold on to during tough times.”

“Hold On To Me” arrives on the heels of the 17-year-old songsmith’s debut album, The World Between My Ears, which was released in September. Goldsmith co-wrote each of the 15 tracks on the album. The project includes his recently released song “Blown Away,” which is impacting Adult Album Alternative radio now. The World Between My Ears is a result of the singer traveling back and forth to Nashville during the Covid years to write songs, create his own sound, and woodshed in the studio with Brad Jones (Hayes Carll, Chuck Prophet, Ron Sexsmith), who he co-produced the project with. The album illustrates Goldsmith’s broad, melody driven and soulful musical palette.

2023 is shaping up to be a breakout year for Goldsmith, who was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “Emerging Artists 18 and Under” club for music this year. In June, just after Goldsmith graduated from high school (a year early), he announced his signing to Sony Music Nashville. He was offered a record deal on the spot after he performed for several executives last year. At the time, he was only 16 years old and without any major social media following. On the same day he announced his label signing, he shared that he penned deals with UTA and Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville as well.

The following week, the singer-songwriter took the stage at the iconic music festival, Bonnaroo. Goldsmith recently wrapped his opening stint on Jack Botts’s “Sucker for Sunsets North American Tour.” He appeared on several tour dates with Patty Griffin this fall, and is currently touring alongside Switchfoot.

Goldsmith’s musical journey started at four years old (where his violin teacher discovered he had perfect pitch) and has included jazz guitar studies at The Manhattan School of Music and Mannes College of Music in NY. Ben recorded an EP of original music at 11 years old and played all of the instruments. He developed a commanding onstage presence performing live in School of Rock programs, local community events, fairs and clubs by the time he was 12 years old. At 13 he perfected his guitar skills with Tomo Fujita, whose teaching résumé includes Berklee College of Music and John Mayer.

With a natural yet extraordinary gift for singing and songwriting and a passion for performing, Ben is blazing his own Converse-paved trail. For more information on Goldsmith, visit BenGoldsmith.net, and to watch past live performances, visit his YouTube.

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The video highlights the juxtaposition of a fast-paced, high-energy life on the road, with the solitude that follows returning home Marlowe’s 13-stop headlining I Can Lie Tour continues nationwide

Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville’s standout Country star Kameron Marlowe brings his “signature smoky voice”(Grammy.com) to the forefront with his new single, “Tennessee Don’t Mind,” available everywhere now. Written by Charles Kelly and Daniel Tashian, the gritty track with a wild frontier-like instrumentation takes you on a cinematic journey through Marlowe’s push and pull relationship with the place he calls home.

WATCH: “TENNESSEE DON’T MIND” MUSIC VIDEO 

“To me, Tennessee in this instance really represents Music City,” admits Marlowe. “There is a give and take with chasing this dream, and the past two years have been a whirlwind. There’s a lot of ‘life’ we miss out on being on the road – something no one prepares you for. I feel the most at home on the road and sometimes that’s the scary part. The music just consumes you and sometimes it’s hard to get out of your own head.”

Resonating like a woman who holds a man’s heart in her hands, the enduring pull of Tennessee remains steadfast to Marlowe, echoing a feeling often seen by artists who commit their lives to music. Nashville’s unwavering allure continues to draw him back time and time again, despite all the sacrifice and hardships that come along with chasing a career on the road as his “gravelly vocal” (Billboard) and rip-roaring fiddle lead the way.

The new single ushers in Marlowe’s next chapter of music, accompanied by a music video shot on his bus with his long-time band who all hail from his home state of North Carolina. As they head out of Nashville during the dead of night, the video highlights the complexities of life on the road and all the highs and lows that come with it. From the thrill of fans cheering your name and echoing lyrics back to you, to the video’s end as Marlowe faces the stark reality and isolating feelings that creep in when the stage lights dim. 

Known to be one of the most recognizable voices in the format, Marlowe signed to Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville as a result of the success of his Platinum-certified hit, “Giving You Up,” and has since garnered over 680M+ on demand streams to date. Just last month, Marlowe featured on Megan Moroney’s deluxe album with the soul-stirring duet, “Fix You Too.”

Earlier this year, Marlowe graced the stage on tour with Luke Bryan and Jordan Davis and has now embarked on his 13-stop headlining I Can Lie Tour with special guests Elvie Shane, James McNair and Matt Schuster. Tapped as an artist on the rise by Opry’s NextStage program and CMT’s Listen Up class, 2023 has proved to be a year like never before. 

Keep up with Marlowe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok and visit KameronMarlowe.com for tour dates and more information.

ABOUT KAMERON MARLOWE:

Fusing steel-toed toughness with a visceral approach to songwriting, Kameron Marlowe’s sound is built around edgy electric twang, smoldering shades of gritty rock and a touch of bluesy tenderness, living comfortably in the darker corners of the honky tonk.

Launching onto the music scene with unstoppable momentum fueled by his Platinum-certified debut release “Giving You Up,” Marlowe delivered his debut album We Were Cowboys, in 2022 produced by Dann Huff. The critically acclaimed collection includes Platinum-certified debut release “Giving You Up” and Gold-certified hit “Burn ‘Em All,” was one of 2022’s top streaming country albums on Spotify, and named one of the year’s best by Raised Rowdy and Entertainment Focus. Named to CMT’s 2023 Listen Up class of exciting new talent and the Opry NextStage program, Marlowe was also previously highlighted as One to Watch by Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, and more than a dozen media outlets. Now, Marlowe begins his sophomore chapter of music with “Tennessee Don’t Mind,” an ode to the complex intersection of a life on the road full of fans screaming your name, and the quiet solitude of returning home. The single that showcases the North Carolina native’s “gravelly voice” (Billboard) drops as Marlowe’s headlining I CAN LIE TOUR continues nationwide, following recent tours with Luke Bryan and Jordan Davis earlier this year. Marlowe heads into 2024 with more live shows and new music announcing soon, visit kameronmarlowe.com for updates and to stay connected.