These days, it's hard to keep up with which artists are releasing
music on which labels, and which labels are being swallowed up by
which other labels, and which labels even still exist. Times are a
changin' and Thursday started off with another bang for all of
us trying to keep up with the ever-crashing (uh-um) changing
industry. Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus announced
during a press conference Thursday morning in downtown Nashville,
that the ink was officially dry and the band was now calling Taylor
Swift's label, Big Machine Records, home.
CEO, Scott Borchetta,
stated "It's a new beginning and a new partnership." Borchetta
founded Big Machine as an independent label in 2005 and has found
nothing but success since. While fans were mostly unaware, Flatts have been floating around label-less for nearly three months,
since the folding of yet another major label, the Disney owned Lyric
Street Records, whom we at New Country Star had worked
closely with for several years. Considering the fact the
Rascal Flatts have sold over 20 million albums and had somewhere
around 25 million digital downloads over the past ten years,
combined with the unbelievable success of Taylor Swift who has a
brand new album set to drop on October 25th, Scott Borchetta and his
Big Machine, may just be one of the biggest machines operating in
major or indie record label history!
"Love Left to Lose" is the first single from the band's debut
album Revelation, available now in stores and
oniTunes.
Sons of Sylvia will resume their spot on
of
interest to Elvis fans), what it's like to work with famed music
video director Wayne Isham (Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, OneRepublic),
and the trio attempts to describe their unique, cross-genre sound
which we have
assessed as
country music's
version of Queen!
See if you agree,
and get ready for
our CD review
where we tell you
if
Revelation is
a
"must purchase".
Hang Out with Sara Jo and...
Pop Rock Sensation, Ashlyne
Huff
Her Father Played for Michael Jackson,
Celine Dion, Michael Bolton and More!
You might say music is
in her blood. Ashlyne is the daughter
of Nashville producer
and session guitarist, Dann Huff
who along with his
brother, David, founded the 1980s
glam-metal band, Giant.
Ashlyne has toured with Disney artists;
Honor Society, Emily
Osment, and we caught up with her
Ashlyne Huff is just 24
years old, but as far as honing her talent, she's already there. I
really believe that. I've met and interviewed so many artists
at various points in their music careers... some on their way, some
who were at the peak of stardom, and a few who once were.
Ashlyne Huff, definitely has the goods if she decides to stick with
it.
I caught up with Ashlyne at the end of her three week U.S. tour
courtesy of Walmart and Kotex.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- June 29, 2010 --
Brady Seals
is a successful country music artist who has been in the business
for over 20 years. He sat down with "The
Balancing Act" host Kristy Villa
to promote his album, Play Time, in stores now. Tune in
to the show on July 6th
at 7:00 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television
to hear Seals talk about his new album, his national tour, and
what it’s like to be a dad. Check your local listings or visit
Brady's
website for
a special day-of show viewing.
Seals began his career as a touring musician
at the tender age of 16, eventually racking up scores of hit songs
as well as three #1's with country group Little Texas – all of
which he co-wrote, earning him the ASCAP Triple Play award. He
then went on to make three solo albums, form the band Hot Apple
Pie, and recently father his first son, Evan, now 18 months old,
with his wife, Lisa. His new album Play Time is a unique
blend of country and rock with fast-paced vocals, country-style
rap, and guest performances by members of Tom Petty & the
Heartbreakers and Hot Apple Pie.
“My new single is called ‘Been There, Drunk
That’,” Seals says. “It may sound like it’s about getting drunk,
but really it’s more about putting away the past and not doing
that anymore. The Balancing Act is a great opportunity to not
only promote my new album, but also to encourage viewers to ‘Rock
Responsibly.’”
“Having Brady Seals on ‘The Balancing Act’
has brought yet another great recording artist to women viewers,
one who will have a real impact, and help them balance their
lives. We are proud that we could bring this deeply influential
and entertaining guest to our viewers” says Doug Campbell, Founder
and Executive VP of Programming for The Balancing Act.
Seal’s album, dubbed “musically freewheeling
and lyrically lascivious” by Country Weekly, is available
now, and The Play Time 2010 Tour is in full swing as well. To
purchase the CD or find out more information about the tour, go to
www.bradyseals.com
or
www.starcityrecording.com.
About Brady Seals: Brady
Seals released his fourth solo album, Play
Time,
on August 18. The 11 song collection features 10 songs
written/co-written by this proven hit songwriter. Boutique label
StarCity Recording Company gave Seals complete creative freedom
and the resulting album is an upbeat and fun collection of songs
that Country
Weekly called
“musically freewheeling and lyrically lascivious” - there’s not a
slow song on the album.
Seals has successfully reinvented himself throughout his career,
while always remaining true to his musical roots in rock-tinged
country. At 16, Seals left his home in Ohio as a touring musician,
and by 21 had scored three #1 hits with multi-Platinum selling
country group Little Texas—all of which he’d co-written, earning
him the ASCAP Triple Play award. He went on to release three solo
albums in the late 90’s before forming and fronting the quartet of
player’s players known as Hot Apple Pie, with whom he scored a top
20 hit (“Hillbillies”).
Seals is currently headlining "The Play Time 2010 Tour" in support
of his latest single and video for "Been There, Drunk That"
currently receiving airplay on CMT
Pure, GACtv.com, Yahoo!
and others.
About The Balancing Act:
The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) - and is
America’s premier morning show that’s about women, for women, and
trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish,
The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and
educational segments, placing women in the best position to
achieve success in every area of their lives. For information or
to view a show, visit
www.TheBalancingAct.com.
For the show’s newsletter go to
www.thebalancingact.com/join.php.
For more details about The Balancing Act, LLC please visit parent
company O2 Media Inc. at
www.o2mediainc.com
.
Enrique Iglesias New Single
"I Like It" And So Do We !
While his label has been using him
to break out new artists over the past
couple of years, frustrated fans
have missed that traditional authentic Enrique sound,
which only he can deliver.
Gratified Latin Pop listeners, will be hitting iTunes hard,
now that he is back with an appropriately titled song,
"I Like It," which Iglesias' fans are
sure to be thinking after hearing
the new track. Check it out Now Below!
Snooki says "he is sooo
hot," but she's not telling music fans anything
they didn't already
notice on their own. Enrique Iglesias' new
song
" I Like It " premiered
last night on MTV at 8 p.m. and was well received
by Iglesias' fans and Jersey Shore fans alike.
Enrique Iglesias remains one of the
hottest singer and songwriters of our time,
and his new song featuring
Lionel Richie and Pitbull, is giving Iglesias' fans just what
they've been waiting for. Ryan Seacrest was impressed, as
well, and the
two shared a moment
regarding their ability to keep their private lives personal.
Kudos to Enrique for
being recognized by fans worldwide as one of the
most gracious
entertainers in the music business today.
Country music
superstars, Brooks & Dunn bid farewell with their 'Last Rodeo' tour
May 4th in Calgary at the Saddledome. The anticipation was running
thick as many fans a half hour before show time were out of their
seats while hundreds had already rushed the stage and surrounding
catwalk area to get up close and personal with the pair. Over 12,000
screaming fans roared with excitement the moment the house lights
drew dim welcoming the famous duo as the band exploded on stage
with, Play Something Country!
Ronnie, slinging a black Fender
Telecaster was dressed in all black, while Kix donned his trademark
black felt Stetson, and dressed in black slacks, satin vest and a
paisley blue shirt, effortlessly blew on his harps
during the fast paced rockin' opener.
"Hey
Calgary" Brooks yelled, "Good to be back…there's no place we'd
rather be than here with you tonight," while Ronnie boasted, "This
next song is dedicated to Dale Earnhardt so Kix could get his
picture up on video, filmed in Las Vegas" and tore into, Honky
Tonk Truth, She's Not The Cheatin' Kind and
the crowd favorite, 'Put A Girl In It' which featured
many pretty cowgirls from the audience projected high on the
videotrons.
Marty Haggard
Talks About His Father's
Time In Prison and Sings Us Home!
"Even in prison, he got put in
prison!"
Speaking of his father, Marty
Haggard,
shared personal stories, triumphs
and tragedies
to a Midwest crowd with his wife
and young
son, waiting backstage.
While we were being escorted to "Reserved Seating" provided
compliments
of the venue especially for New
Country Star staff, Marty Haggard was taking
the stage to share some stories
and songs from his famous country music
father,
Merle Haggard. Watch our "Exclusive" video
coverage,
and go on a very personal journey
back in time, with Marty, as he tells
us the
story of his father's stay in
prison and just how the song
"Sing Me Back Home" came to be written.
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