New Music Video From Joe Nichols and Annie Bosko - "Better Than You"

New Music Video From Joe Nichols - "Home Run"

New Music Video From Joe Nichols - "Better Than You" with Annie Bosko

New Music Video From Joe Nichols - "Good Day For Living"

New Music Video From Joe Nichols - "Home Run"

Joe Nichols Preps Never Gets Old For Late July Release

Artist: Joe Nichols
Album: Never Gets Old
Label: Red Bow
Release date: July 28, 2017

After a string of 18 charted hits in a long career including "Brokenheartsville", "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" and "Gimmie That Girl", Joe Nichols has announced his tenth album release, Never Gets Old, will be released in late July.

In late 2012, Nichols was signed to Red Bow Records, as the flagship artist for the new label. Under Red Bow, Nichols released his eighth album, 2013's Crickets. To date, it has produced two Number One hits in "Sunny and 75" and "Yeah".

“We want people to know that I’m a traditional country singer, but that this belongs on the radio...  he told LA Weekly about this new project. “I hope that country kind of finds its traditional path again. I understand where we’re at. ... We’re trying to make the best record that we can do to satisfy the country in us, but at the same time try to be relevant today to radio.”

Merle Haggard Tribute Album Planned for April 1 Release

Broken Bow Records announced the April 1st release of a star-studded tribute compilation honoring one of the greatest Country music icons of our time – Merle Haggard. The musical celebration, Working Man's Poet: A Tribute to Merle Haggard, features brand new covers of some of the living legend’s biggest hits, recorded by some of the hottest stars in Country music today. The album includes performances by: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Kristy Lee Cook, Ben Haggard, Randy Houser, Toby Keith, Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols, Jake Owen, Parmalee, Thompson Square and James Wesley.

Working Man's Poet: A Tribute to Merle Haggard
Official Track Listing:

1. Misery And Gin (performed by Randy Houser)
 2. Footlights (performed by Joe Nichols)
 3. Going Where The Lonely Go (performed by Jason Aldean)
 4. Today I Started Loving You Again (performed by Kristy Lee Cook)
 5. Carolyn (performed by Toby Keith)
 6. Pancho And Lefty (performed by Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley)
 7. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down (* performed by Garth Brooks)
 8. You Take Me For Granted (performed by Thompson Square)
 9. Mama Tried (performed by Ben Haggard)
 10. That’s The Way Love Goes (performed by Dustin Lynch)
 11. Make Up and Faded Blue Jeans (performed by Jake Owen)
 12. I’m A Lonesome Fugitive (performed by James Wesley)
 13. Workin’ Man Blues (performed by Parmalee)
 14. Are The Good Times Really Over (performed by Jason Aldean)
 15. Let’s Chase Each Other Around The Room (performed by Thompson Square)
 16. I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (performed by Dustin Lynch)
 17. The Fightin’ Side Of Me (performed by James Wesley)
 18. My Favorite Memory (performed by Joe Nichols)
 19. Ramblin’ Fever (performed by Randy Houser)
 20. Sing Me Back Home (performed by Ben Haggard)

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Six New Country Album Release Announcements Include Nichols, Rhett, Travis, McCreery, Ulisse and Feek

Over the last couple of days, six new album release announcements have been made that should go on your radar including projects from Joe Nichols, Thomas Rhett, Randy Travis, Scotty McCreery, Donna Ulisse and Heidi Feek.

Joe Nichols- Crickets-  release date 10/8
Joe Nichols has released both the cover art and track list for his upcoming album Crickets, due out on October 8. Crickets is Nichols' eighth studio album and first release for Red Bow Records, a joint venture between Broken Bow Records and Sony Music's RED distribution.  The album features 15 original tracks and a cover of Merle Haggard's "Footlights." Track listing:
1. "Just Let Me Fall in Love With You" 2. "Hard to Be Cool" 3. "Baby You're in Love With Me" 4. "Yeah" 5. "Billy Graham's Bible" 6. "Better Than Beautiful" 7. "Gotta Love It" 8. "Sunny and 75" 9. "Y'ant To" 10. "Hee Haw" 11. "Love Has a Way" 12. "Smile on Mine" 13. "Open Up a Can" 14. "Old School Country Song" 15. "Footlights" 16. "Crickets"

Thomas Rhett- It Goes Like This- release date 10/29
Rhett just made his big announcement about his forthcoming debut album, It Goes Like This.
The 12-track listing was revealed as was the fact that the album will hit the streets on Oct. 29.
Rhett said via a press release, “I’m so pumped to finally be releasing my first album! My music has evolved so much since I started making this record two and a half years ago and it’s representative of all my experiences along the way … the tours I’ve been on and the fans and friends I’ve made at our shows across the country. I’m very lucky that I’ve had the chance to experience so much and thankful for every moment. I just tried to pour it all into the songs we recorded." 1. ‘Whatcha Got in That Cup’ 2. ‘Something to Do With My Hands’ 3. ‘Get Me Some of That’ 4. ‘Call Me Up’ 5. ‘It Goes Like This’ 6. ‘Make Me Wanna’ 7. ‘Front Porch Junkies [Remix]  8. ‘In a Minute’ 9. ‘Take You Home’ 10. ‘Sorry for Partying’ 11. ‘All American Middle Class White Boy’ 12. ‘Beer With Jesus’

Randy Travis- Influence Vol. 1- The Man I Am- release date 10/1
Multi-Platinum and seven-time GRAMMY winning icon Randy Travis is set to release his 21st studio album October 1st on Warner Bros. Records titled Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am. Travis and his music has been a major influence to other country artists throughout his celebrated career thus far. In his new album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, Travis looks back at some of the songs and artists that were instrumental in crafting his musical career, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, among others. After releasing his 25th Anniversary Celebration album and going back through his repertoire of collaborations with artists including Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Don Henley, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Travis reflected on the icons and their music that have inspired him over the years. “When I think of my musical heroes of yesteryear, or the younger stars of this year, I am reminded that it is true we learn from the ones ahead of us, and teach the ones that follow.  They are the reason I chose to make this album,” says Randy Travis.

Scotty McCreery- See You Tonight- release date 10/15
“American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery’s new album, “See You Tonight,” will come out Oct. 15.   Produced by Frank Rogers, best known for his work with Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker, the album features a number of tracks co-written by McCreery.  “This album is a big step from where we were. I have been writing for a long time now, since I was a kid, but these are the first songs I've had a chance to record and release to the public and I'm excited,” says McCreery, in a statement. “I was lucky to have my first single off the record be one that I co-wrote.  I am excited about letting folks hear it. We have been working on this for the better part of a year now, so it's a long time coming.”

Donna Ulisse- Showin' My Roots- release date 10/22
Donna Ulisse had a big-label country music taste back in the early 1990's, but has since resurfaced as one of the more important female voices in bluegrass music. She's nominated for multiple IBMA awards and this very site has given high marks to her bluegrass releases. Now comes word that she'll be doing a dedication of sorts with her next October release, Showin' My Roots. Bluegrass heavyweights Sam Bush, The John Cowan Band, Larry Cordle Fan Page Larry Stephenson Band, Fayssoux McLean, Frank Solivan of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Rick Stanley, Carl Jackson, Greg Papaw Davis, Tony King, and Jerry Salley will all be lending their talents to the project.

Heidi Feek- The Only- release date 10/8
Heidi might be a new name to most of our readers but her family certainly isn't. Heidi is the daughter of married duo Joey+Rory Feek and has travelled around the world with her parents as part of their band as a back-up vocalist. The Only is now her chance to step out in front of the stage and make her own brand of music. Check out the video below to get a taste of the new project.
 

New Music Video From Joe Nichols- "Sunny and 75"

Hear It Here- Randy Travis and Joe Nichols- "Tonight I'm Playing Possum"

6th Annual Golf & Guitars Music Festival & Children’s Charity Golf Tournament Set For Sacramento’s Haggin Oaks Golf Course On 5/20 & 5/21

We are partnering with KNCI 105.1 FM and hosting the 6^th Annual Golf & Guitars Music Festival and Children’s Charity Concert on May 20 and May 21 at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. That’s right! In 2013, we’re bringing the general public two nights of music! Golf and Guitars is a celebrity pro-am golf tournament and concert featuring nationally recognized & major label country music artists that raises money for two key children's charities here in Sacramento.  Each golfer in the tournament gets to play with one of the celebrities and then gets a seat next to the stage where these artists put on a tremendous concert underneath the beautiful golf course sky. And for the first time ever, we’re featuring different performers on each night of our concert series! The hottest acts in country music and the up-and-coming artists you’ll soon see topping the charts are all donating their time to help raise funds for two local children’s charities during the 2013 Golf and Guitars KNCI Music Festival.

The Website: www.golfandguitars.com

The Course: The Alister MacKenzie GC at Haggin Oaks

The Dates: Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 (tournament on day two)

Ticket Prices:

One Night Ticket: $22

Ticket to Both Nights: $35 (Save $9!)

VIP Ticket: $150 - VIP Tickets include designated concert seating, a Golf and Guitars hat, buffet dinner and a non-alcoholic drink ticket for both nights

Golf Tournament Spots: $350

The Beneficiaries:

The Morton Golf Foundation

The mission of the Morton Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, is to provide golf programs that provide exercise in a healthy outdoor environment, to create a recreational environment that builds lasting personal development and that seamlessly introduces life’s core values of the great game of golf to the youth, disabled and underserved communities in the Sacramento region.

Jenna and Patrick’s Hope Foundation

This foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization is in existence to help us find a cure for cystinosis. The foundation provides fundraising and marketing resources to strengthen nonprofit organizations and benefit local children and youth programs. Cystinosis is a rare metabolic disease that affects approximately 500 people in the United States (mostly children),and about 2,000 people worldwide. This disease causes the amino acid “cystine” to accumulate in the cells of the body. Over time, the cystine damages various organs including the kidneys, liver, muscles, white blood cells, eyes, and central nervous system. Other complications include muscle wasting, growth loss, difficulty swallowing, and developmental delays.

The Players:

Montgomery Gentry – This duo is headlining Tuesday night’s Golf and Guitar’s KNCI Music Festival. This duo has had a notable career, complete with fourteen Top 10 singles, including five No. 1s, “Something To Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me”. Their newest collection, Rebels on the Run promises to bring “Montgomery Gentry fans back to the beginning, but with a fresh attitude.”

Joe Nichols – Four Grammy nominations, a CMA Album of the Year nomination and a stream of chart topping hits, including “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off“, “Gimmie That Girl” and “Brokenheartsville” will make Joe a welcome addition to the 2013 Golf and Guitars KNCI Music Festival!

Jack Ingram – Jack has been a longtime host of Golf and Guitars and we are thrilled he is back for another year! In 2008, Jack Ingram won the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for “Best New Male Vocalist” and we can look forward to hearing new music from his latest album Big Dreams and High Hopes.

Joey + Rory – Joey and Rory first made a splash when they signed up for CMT’s 2008 Can You Duet and placed third in the competition. Many may know them best from their hit single “Cheater Cheater” but they are finding new fans each week on their new weekly variety show, The Joey+Rory Show on RFD-TV which is filmed entirely on their quaint farm and family-owned cafe Marcy Jo’s Mealhouse.

Thomas Rhett – His first single, “Something To Do With My Hands” will quickly reveal why every record company that Thomas auditioned for wanted to sign him. There is an urban streak and a mixture of country and rock in his music- a combination that is definitely driving the direction of country music today.

Chris Cagle – Chris has two gold albums, two No. 1 albums and 12 charted songs, including “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out“. In 2012, Chris released his latest album, Back in the Saddle.

Joanna Smith – Joanna is comfortable performing on stage. That has always been her dream! You can look forward to hearing her perform her sultry ballad,”We Can’t Be Friends” on our stage Monday night!Greg Bates – A relative newcomer to Nashville, Greg made his Grand Ole Opry debut in April 2012. His first single, “Did It for the Girl” was released in 2012 and the second single, “Fill in the Blank” is brand new to country radio!

Brett Eldredge – Brett is another favorite and repeat performer at Golf and Guitars. His 2010 debut, “Raymond” was inspired by Brett’s own grandmother and I still remember him performing it in concert at our show. His current single “Don’t Ya” shows off Brett’s incredibly sexy baritone – he’ll be a fun one to watch!

Jerrod Niemann – You know Jerrod from his No. 1 hit “Lover, Lover” and his Top 5 single, “What Do You Want“. At Golf and Guitars, you can also look forward to hearing new music from his latest album, Free The Music, which defines how Jerrod feels about country today.

Maggie Rose – Maggie may be a new introduction to our line-up, but I know we’ll remember her name after we hear her sing! Her album, Cut to Impress, will be released on March 26th and the title of the album comes from a lyric in the second verse of her song, “Mostly Bad.”

Jason Michael Carroll – Jason has been a fabulous supporter of Golf and Guitars in the past and we are thrilled to welcome him back again in 2013! His unmistakable deep voice and undeniable talents can be found on his hits “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead“, “Livin’ Our Love Song” and “Alyssa Lies“.

Kristen Kelly – Kristen’s first single “Ex-Old Man” was released in 2012 and her new single, “He Loves to Make Me Cry” just came out in February. Kristen’s biggest influence is Merle Haggard. We look forward to welcoming her to Sacramento in May!

Dustin Lynch – If you were at last year’s Golf and Guitars, then you remember “Cowboys and Angels” being performed and the performance was outstanding! This year, let’s rock out to his newest single, “She Cranks My Tractor“.

Chuck Wicks – I think Chuck could run Golf and Guitars for us – he has been a staunch supporter of our event for many years and he always proves to be a crowd favorite among the ladies. He has a fabulous sense of humor and I really think we should give him a Flip camera and turn him loose in the crowd – I’m sure he’d capture some great interviews for us again! Perhaps best known for his hit songs, “Stealing Cinderella” and “All I Ever Wanted“, Chuck has announced that he will be releasing a new EP Rough on April 2nd.

Canaan Smith – If you were a Golf and Guitars VIP ticket holder in 2012, then Canaan’s name might sound familiar because he performed during our Pairings Party last year. Otherwise, you may have caught him on tour with Love and Theft. Canaan’s lastest single, “We Got Us” was released last year and he was a contestant during the 15th season of The Amazing Race. Cool trivia fact!

Love & Theft – Love and Theft has had a number of hit singles, including “Runaway”, “Dancing in Circles” and the No. 1 hit “Angel Eyes”. This year, they have also been nominated for the ACM vocal Duo of the Year – let’s cheer them on!

BONUS! BONUS!

And our pre-show entertainer on day one, Heidi Feek, has songwriting and performing royalty in her blood. She is the daughter of Rory Feek and Joey Martin of Joey + Rory and her beautiful voice and fantastic songwriting skills will be on display starting at 5 PM on 5/20.

Our pre-show entertainers on day two, Summerlin Road, will be another great highlight of the night. Johnny Bulford is the pen behind Lee Brice’s “A Woman Like You” and his duo partner Chris Roberts was formerly with One Flew South. Together, they make up the duo Summerlin Road with Warner-Chappel Publishing. 

New Album Covers & Album Release Dates Named For Vince Gill & Joe Nichols

Brand new artwork was released on a couple of anticipated releases. Look what you have to look forward to:

Vince Gill- Guitar Slinger- October 24

Joe Nichols- It's All Good- November 8

New Music Video From Joe Nichols & Jasmine Rae- "I'll Try Anything"

Joe Nichols and Australian country star Jasmine Rae have spent the last two weeks with the number one single on the Australian country music charts with this nice little duet.

New Music Video From Joe Nichols- "The Shape I'm In"

Joe Nichols Plans January Greatest Hits Album

Joe Nichols is finishing the January 25, 2011 release of a greatest hits package on Show Dog-Universal. The set dates back to his early career hits such as “Brokenheartsville,” and goes through his newest single, “The Shape I’m In.” Also, the album will include his recent major hit “Gimmie That Girl,” which spent multiple weeks at No. 1, ending 2010 as one of the year’s most played songs.

Track ListingGimmie That Girl
The Shape I’m In
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off
Brokenheartsville
Size Matters
The Impossible
What’s A Guy Gotta Do
It Ain’t No Crime
Cool To Be A Fool
I’ll Wait For You

People Magazine And iTunes Offer Up Eight Free Country Christmas Songs

People Magazine and iTunes have teamed up to give away eight FREE Christmas songs this holiday- you can download them HERE.


• Brad Paisley – Away in a Manger
• Rascal Flatts – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Joe Nichols – O Holy Night
• Point of Grace – Little Drummer Boy
• Rodney Carrington – Camouflage and Christmas Lights
• Steve Wariner – Deck the Halls
• Indigo Girls – Your Holiday Song
• Dailey & Vincent – Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Win An Autographed Joe Nichols Album From That Nashville Sound

All of our email subscribers and commenters on this thread will be entered to win a FREE autographed copy of Joe Nichols' brand new 2010 album Old Things New. Drawing will be held 6/28/10. The sign-up form is on the right if you're not a current subscriber. Just put in your email address and then confirm your subscription. It's that easy. If you choose to leave a comment be sure to leave your email address in this format: name (at) domain.com. Good luck!

People Magazine Offers 11 Complimentary Country Song Downloads

Click here to get 11 free country songs to download into your iTunes! "People Magazine Country Playlist" is offering this free download through April 19. This download includes:

1. James Otto - Groovy Little Summer Song
2. Jimmy Wayne - Just Knowing You Love Me
3. Allison Moorer - The Broken Girl
4. Joe Nichols - The Shape I'm In
5. Dolly Parton - Jolene (live)
6. Steve Azar - Sunshine
7. Sarah Buxton - American Daughters
8. Josh Thompson - Won't Be Lonely Long
9. The Band Perry - Hip to My Heart
10. The McClymonts - My Life Again
11. Janine Turner - Mockingbird Hill

Joe Nichols Hosts Fun Twitter Contest

Joe Nichols is giving fans a chance to win a Valentine's Day prize pack and a VIP Joe Nichols experience for tweeting about their girl this Valentine's Day. Fans can @ reply Joe Nichols on Twitter and tell him about the girl that they like best. " @JoeNichols Gimmie That Girl that ____. "

The Joe Nichols Valentine’s Day prize pack will include his and hers Joe Nichols gear and an exclusive “Believers” bracelet and koozie. Joe will pick one winner per day February 1st through the 10th. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a special Joe Nichols VIP experience including a pair of tickets and hang-out time backstage with Joe at the show of your choice, good for up to a year!

More FREE Christmas Music- This Time From Joe Nichols- "Old Toy Trains"

Joe Nichols is giving fans an early Christmas present- He's just shy of 20,000 followers on Twitter and the plan was to give this download away when he reached the magic number, but he's decided to give away the download early. He's offering his free holiday download now. Either go through the player below or go HERE to download your great classic country holiday tune, "Old Toy Trains."