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Sarah Darling’s New Single on iTunes
With all the rain/storms nationwide, it seems only appropriate for Sarah Darling to release her single, “Little Umbrellas” this week. This single is the country star’s first independent single release and the follow-up to her early 2013 hit, “Home To Me.” Sure to be a summertime anthem, “Little Umbrellas” will become available for radio adds on June 24th.
The iTunes single release comes just in time for the 2013 CMA Music Festival, which has officially taken over Nashville. Attendees can see Darling perform “Little Umbrellas” and other fan-favorite songs from former albums today at 1:40 p.m. CDT at the Bud Light Stage, located on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. Brightly colored “Sarah Darling” branded parasols and copies of her “Little Umbrellas” single are now available to fans through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau at the Visitor Center located inside the Bridgestone Arena. Sarah will sign them for fans at the Visitor Center immediately following her performance from 2:30-3:30 p.m. CDT.
To download Sarah’s first independent single and kick off your summer with some fun, upbeat music, click here.
Don’t forget, you can also bid your way into the Opry to see Sarah perform “Little Umbrellas” (and other songs), as well as the opportunity to meet and greet this up and coming country singer, through our Oklahoma benefit auction!
Oklahoma’s Own Adley Stump Lends Her Vocals to Aid Her Home State
In response to the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, Oklahoma vocalist, Adley Stump from Season 2 of NBC’s “The Voice” is working with fellow native Oklahomans and Nashville songwriters to bring more attention and support for the recent tornado victims.
Without hesitation, Adley rushed into the studio to record a song that will be released May 24th to iTunes, as well as to many radio and television stations. All proceeds from the song will be donated to the Red Cross to be used to help the Oklahoma tornado victims.
“I immediately tried to figure out how I could help,” Adley says. “I think in this situation everyone just tries to figure out what they have that they can give. What I have is music, and here in Nashville there is nothing we know more than the power of a song. So when a friend from home e-mailed the song asking if I’d sing it, I knew immediately that’s how I could help. The song was perfect; I knew immediately I wanted to get in the studio with it. I hope it brings true comfort and healing for the hearts of those affected.”
Adley also intends to pull together a benefit concert in Oklahoma with other fellow Oklahoman musicians with the proceeds dedicated to the relief effort in Oklahoma. Information on this relief concert is being developed and further details will be released in the near future.
As soon as Adley agreed to sing, the Bennett family of First Oklahoma Bank provided the funds to make the project possible. The song is called “Weather the Storm” and was written by hit songwriters Bernie Nelson, Will Champlin and Adriene Smith Garrison and produced by hit songwriter/producers Philip Douglas and Greg Bieck.
Make sure to keep an eye on iTunes tomorrow so you can download Adley’s new song while helping those in need as a result of the horrific tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma. And stay tuned to Keepin’ It Country (and our social media pages) for further information on the benefit concert being planned by our friend, Adley, in support of her home state.
Q It Up Live Features Headlining Performers Through End of the Year
Newly-launched artist management firm, XYQ Artist Management, will host Q It Up Live, a star-studded concert series at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in downtown Nashville. Concerts will be held once every other month through the end of the year. The series kicks off this Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. CDT featuring country music headliner, Darryl Worley, and supporting acts Danielle Peck, Sarah Darling, Mo Pitney and Friends of Lola. Adam Wurtzel from WSMV Channel 4 News’ More at Midday will host, and a silent auction and raffle will benefit the American Red Cross and local non-profit for the hearing impaired, Songs For Sound.
The silent auction will give fans the chance to bid on a diverse array of celebrity autographed items and experiences, including a signed guitar from country star Jake Owen, a ride in a two-seater Indy race car during the week of the Indianapolis 500, presented by IndyCar, and merchandise from Jack Daniel’s and Roper. In addition, Herta Racing will present a prize package that includes a meet and greet with driver Alex Tagliani, a personal tour of his race car and garage, and an autographed team hat. Additional items are being added to the auction daily.
General admission tickets for Wednesday night’s Q It Up Live concert series kick-off show can be purchased online in advance at www.qituplive.com or at the door for $10. VIP packages including food, two Jack Daniel’s drinks and an exclusive gift are available for $35.
The Q It Up Live concert series, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Songs For Sound and The Big 98 WSIX “Nashville’s NEW Country,” is sponsored by Jack Daniel’s, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Roper. Additional concert series line-ups will be announced soon.
For more information, visit www.qituplive.com.
Nashville Renewed For 2nd Season
Nashville fans received exciting news this week! ABC has renewed the hit drama, and it will be back for another season.
I am a super fan of this show and watch it religiously. The cast, the writing, the music… it’s all so great. I also might be a complete fan girl for Deacon and Rayna!
If you have not checked out the show yet, you really should give it a shot especially if you’re a country music fan.
Congratulations to everyone involved with Nashville! Millions of us can’t wait to watch and hear some more stellar music.
Catch Sarah Darling on CNN’s “100 Places to Eat Like a Local”
Are you planning a trip to Nashville in the near future? If so, one of the questions you are probably asking yourself is “where can I find the best Nashville food?!” Lucky for you, during a worldwide quest to uncover “100 Places To Eat Like A Local” in various cities, CNN made a stop in Nashville and asked rising country star, Sarah Darling, to reveal one of her favorite local eateries. Tune in to CNN’s “News and Views” network, HLN, to see what Sarah picked!
You can catch Sarah on “100 Places To Eat Like A Local” on HLN at the following times:
Thursday, May 2: 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 3 p.m. EDT
Saturrday, May 4: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. EDT
Sunday, May 5: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. EDT
DVR Alert: Nashville Cast on The View 3/27
So let me do a fangirl squeal for my current favorite TV show… Nashville!
The cast of the ABC hit series will be guests on The View this morning. There will be appearances from co-stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere as well as musical performances from Charles Esten, Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio, and Jonathan Jackson.
Set your DVRs, fans! The View airs on ABC at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT.
Plus, there is an all new episode of Nashville on ABC at 10 p.m. ET./9 p.m. CT.
PS: I’m not-so-patiently waiting for Rayna & Deacon to reunite!
Kacey Musgraves’ Album “Same Trailer Different Park” Out Now
You have probably been hearing this name more and more frequently, and I have a feeling you will continue to hear it for a long time.
The Nashville singer-songwriter made her major record label debut yesterday with her album, Same Trailer Different Park. By the way, that might be one of my favorite album titles in recent memory.
Musgraves co-produced the album with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird, and co-wrote all 12 tracks. The lead single off of the album, “Merry Go ‘Round,” was recently certified gold by the RIAA for 500k downloads.
Musgraves is definitely a stand-out when it comes to songwriting. The former Nashville Star contestant has written a couple of other songs you already know. She co-penned Miranda Lambert‘s current sassy single, “Mama’s Broken Heart.” She also co-wrote the emotional track, “Undermine,” which was one of the songs featured on ABC‘s TV hit show, Nashville.
The 2013 ACM nominated singer is not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to her music, and her lyrics are as honest and real as they get. On top of that, her voice is just as genuine and honest as her songwriting which makes for the perfect mix. The highly anticipated album from the 24-year-old definitely did not disappoint. Go grab your copy from iTunes!
Continue reading for links and to watch a video of “Undermine”….
DVR Alert: Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young Head to Nashville
ABC’s Nashville, that is. The two country music artists are slotted to make cameos on ABC’s newest smash hit musical drama as party goers at a celebratory bash thrown by fictional country music sensation, Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere). Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young, who will appear as themselves, attend the party, which is intended to celebrate the success of Barnes’ and Rayna James’ (played by Connie Britton) duet, “Wrong Song”.
The episode featuring Brantley and Chris will air on Wednesday, January 23rd a 10:00 p.m. on ABC.
See Your Favorite Country Acts From “The Voice”
Several alumni from NBC’s “The Voice” will be sharing the stage in Franklin, Tennessee this weekend at Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant! Scheduled to perform are the following acts:
Cherie Oakley – Season 1 (Team Christina)
Patrick Thomas – Season 1 (Team Blake)
Adley Stump – Season 2 (Team Blake)
Jordan Rager – Season 2 (Team Blake)
Nicole Johnson – Season 3 (Team Blake)
Rudy Parris – Season 3 (Team Blake)
2Steel Girls – Season 3 (Team Blake)
Cecelia Westbrook – Season 3 (Team Christina)
Jessica Cayne – Season 3
While all the tables for the event are sold out, there is still a waiting list. If you are in the Franklin, Tennessee area, contact Puckett’s to have your name placed on the list. If you are unable to obtain entry, have no fear — the show will be streamed live online on Puckett’s website, as well as singer, Nicole Johnson’s Ustream. Make sure you tune in on Saturday night, January 12 at 8:00 p.m. CST to watch alumni from “The Voice” and friend of the site, Cherie Oakley, as they come together to bring their talents to Tennessee!
Catch Up on ABC’s “Nashville” This Weekend
If you haven’t jumped on the “Nashville” bandwagon yet, what are you waiting for?! If your reasoning is that you missed an episode or two and feel as though you are now too far behind, well, fear no more. CMT has the cure to your “Nashville” woes, as it will be airing all six episodes back-to-back this Sunday, January 6th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. EST. So, set aside your day, tune in, and catch up.
New episodes of “Nashville” air on Wednesdays on ABC at 10:00 p.m. EST.
