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Rising Country Star to Honor America Live on NBC During Pre-Race Ceremonies

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2017) – Breakthrough singer-songwriter CARLY PEARCE will perform the national anthem live on NBC before the start of the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coverage begins at 2:30P ET.

Fueled with passionate vocals and effortless drive, Kentucky native Pearce is on the rise as her Big Machine Records’ debut single “Every Little Thing” ascends at Country radio. The feat solidifies her as the only solo female currently ranking into the Top 20 for airplay. Upon release, Pearce was named a “Highway Find” with the ballad charting at No. 1 on SiriusXM’s “The Highway” for three weeks as listeners gravitated toward her raw and emotional tone. Since, she has been touted as an Artist to Watch by Rolling Stone Country, The …

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SHOW: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

DATE: Tuesday, July 18

TIME: 11:35PM ET / 10:35PM CT

CHANNEL: ABC

Nominated for Teen Choice Award #ChoiceCountrySong

NASHVILLE, TN (July 12, 2017) – Brett Young will make his late night television debut on Tuesday, July 18, performing “Like I Loved You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tune-in at 11:35PM ET / 10:35PM CT on ABC.

The highly-anticipated third single from his self-titled debut album – penned alongside Jesse Lee – follows two back-to-back No. 1 hits Entertainment Weekly deemed, “confessional, soulful Country gems.” The lead tracks have earned high-water sales marks with GOLD-certified “Sleep Without You” and PLATINUM-certified “In Case You Didn’t Know” collectively selling over 2 million units.

His hot streak was amplified this morning with Teen Choice Award nominations announcing Brett as a contender for Choice Country Song (#ChoiceCountrySong) with “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Fans are …

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Critically-Acclaimed Texas Trio Set Debut Album for September 22

NASHVILLE, TN (July 11, 2017) — MIDLAND officially enters Top 10 territory this week at Country radio with their debut single “Drinkin’ Problem.” Mirroring the Dripping Springs, TX trio’s airplay chart position, sales lasso the Top 10 for digital Country singles.

Midland’s throwback sound, which Rolling Stone Country called “Solid. Country. Gold.” earlier this year, has been bottled up in a 13-track album arriving on September 22. Produced by Dann Huff, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, the trio’s full length project features an intoxicating collection of tunes that are reminiscent of the band’s influences ranging from Gary Stewart, The Eagles and Dwight Yoakam.

Recognized by Hits magazine for “their lush harmonies, masterful guitar work and classic song sense,” and named by Entertainment Weekly as one of “10 New Artists Who Will Rule 2017,” Midland will be featured …

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Only Half-Way Through the Year, Thomas Rhett’s “Driving, Sexy” (Rolling Stone) Hit Marks Second Chart-Topper of 2017

NASHVILLE, TN (July 10, 2017) – ACM Awards Male Vocalist of the Year THOMAS RHETT’s “bold” (GQ) single “Craving You” feat. Maren Morris hit No. 1 today on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts, sky-rocketing to the top in just 15 weeks as the fastest-rising song of his career so far. The single marks Thomas Rhett’s second No. 1 this year and the eighth of his career. “Craving You” is the lead single from Thomas Rhett’s highly-anticipated upcoming third release, due out later this year.

“I heard this song went No. one this morning while I was on vacation with my family,” said Thomas Rhett. “It just reminded me how everything about this song has been fun. From having Maren sing on …