Quarter abel promotion arms enter 2014 looking to get their music Lspinning for triple-sevens and the airplay jackpot. If radio players find some cherries in this year’s bunch, everyone will go home a winner.

9 North/Turnpike rockin’ country band by day that spends The new quarter opens with con- The Swon Brothers their nights protecting our way of life tinuing focus on a few late fall releases, from the coming apocalypse. Think Duck including Columbia/C3’s “Sunshine” Dynasty meets the Walking Dead.” He by Court Yard Hounds. “It’s great hav- urges radio not to overthink it when they ing Martie and Emily back, right?” asks hear “When The Zombies Come.” label President Larry Pareigis. “And Chuck Wicks’ Q1 release promises those voices!” Virginia native Colton much less rotting flesh. “His skill as a James’ RideNHigh/9 North release shines through on his new “101 Proof” will have a video out soon project,” Noblit assures. Also look for starring WWE Hall of Famer Shawn newcomer Allison Veltz, produced by Michaels and former NASCAR driver Mark Bright and Dan Muckala, as well Kerry Earnhardt. “Dreambound’s as new tunes from Aaron Lewis, Jack Jo Dee Messina puts the ‘F-U’ in fun Ingram and Jared Ashley. with her chick anthem ‘Peace Sign,’” Pareigis says. And HamBone’s Brandon Broken Bow Hamilton offers “You Give Me That” “Pure radio candy.” That’s how with his “signature stratospheric tenor.” promotion mack daddy Carson James describes Jason Aldean’s “When She Arista Says Baby,” which continues its rush up “We are thrilled to have new music the chart. Dustin Lynch’s “Wild In Your coming from The Swon Brothers,” says mer . “Last year was fantastic for the most awarded country group of Smile” is also a continuing priority. “We veep Lesly Tyson. “ is Colt and 2014 is going to be even bigger.” the past decade’s ninth studio album.” like to call him our aggressive baritone,” on fire with the debut single from his The new JJ Lawhorn single “Good Ol’ Tim McGraw, fresh off more Soul2Soul James says. “He’s writing songs for a third studio album, and ’s Boys Like Us” is the culmination of much Vegas dates and earning 2013 Male second album and there’s more to come latest ‘The Mona Lisa’ is climbing the effort. “We’ve spent the last couple years Top Performer in this issue, will release from him in the spring.” New artist Jackie charts!” Tyson says new music from The integrating him into our system, set up music from his upcoming second Big Lee has a Memphis soulfulness, but a Henningsens will land in the new year, and on the road,” Morreale says. “It’s Machine album in January. “America’s “pure country vocal.” Also look for new and look for new tunes from Carrie time for the big push across the board.” P1 Country sweetheart Danielle Brad- Kristy Lee Cook music in the spring. Underwood sometime in the spring. AJE will also debut from Arkansas bery flies into the new year opening for native Charlie Farley and the West Coast- Brad Paisley, with an album in stores Jackie Lee Average Joes based Moonshine Bandits. and a top 20 hit with ‘The Heart Of Di- The Joes carry over with “Best Seat in xie.’” New addition The House” from the LoCash Cowboys, Big Machine are high school mates Jaren, Kelby and which promo domo Tony Morreale calls open the new year with Neil, who Lamb describes as “country’s “an instant emotion grabber [without] “Rewind” from an album expected in Black Crowes. Their sound has hints of any trucks, tailgating, cut off shorts or the spring. National Dir. Kris Lamb says Hank, Charlie Daniels Band and Lynyrd beer references.” Look for music from the release, produced by Jay DeMarcus, Skynyrd.” Debut single “The South” as the label gears up for a sum- Dann Huff and Howard Benson, “marks features guests , and Mike Eli.

Bigger Picture The BP team keeps the pump flowing with Blackjack Billy’s “Get Some,” the title track from their cur- rent EP. Craig Campbell’s “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” will continue seeking radio’s embrace. The song is from his sophomore album Never Regret. Expect a single from the company’s Disney Capitol collaboration on in Febru- The Capitol crew is jacked to have ary. And newcomer Ryan Kinder will Jon Pardi on the cusp of an album embark on a radio tour, as well. release. Look for it Jan. 14. An as yet undecided second single is due early in Black River the quarter. And a new Dierks Bentley “We’ll be introducing The John album lands Feb. 25. King Band at our CRS Friday Luncheon Show,” says veep Bill Macky. “He’s been Cold River doing about 150 shows a year and Doug Pete O’Heeron calls 2013 “the big- Johnson has been in the studio putting gest year” of Katie Armiger’s career, and his debut album together.” BRE will con- points to a No. 7 album debut for Fall tinue working Craig Morgan’s “Wake Up Into Me. Look for a new single in January Lovin’ You,” and new music from Kellie and a nationwide “give back” campaign. Pickler will also be forthcoming. Columbia Blaster Current singles from Tyler Farr The label’s year of “new artists, (“Whiskey In My Water”) and Leah new music and new ideas” starts with Turner (“Take the Keys”) remain priori- The Cadillac Three the Redneck Zombie Killers. Airplay ties. In the spring, expect new music assault expert Glenn Noblit calls them “a from Casey James.

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Curb American Young’s “Love Is War” continues as a front line effort. “Jon and Kristy will continue to do what they do best and that’s tak- have a great new single from Chris ing it to the streets with their music,” Young’s A.M. called ‘Who I Am With says the label’s Mike Rogers. Likewise, You,’” says Nipper wrangler Keith Gale. Q1 Rodney Atkins’ “Doin’ It Right” will also brings a new single from ’s push through the first quarter. A new album. Sara Evans’ “Slow Me single from recent Belmont grad Ashley Down,” ’s “If You Ever Get Gearing will ship early in the quarter, Lonely” and Bush Hawg’s “More Than looking to impact around CRS. And Corn” will continue to get the RCA push. new Lee Brice is also on the way. “The Look for Evans’ new album March 4. new music is next level stuff, which is Dan + Shay hard to say considering the success of Red Bow Hard To Love,” Rogers says. Joe Nichols just enjoyed his first run at the chart pinnacle in years, and shake up the winter playlist blues,” The Talent Associates EMI Nashville a new single from Crickets is due in says promomeister Tom Baldrica. “The Emerson Drive kick things off Kelleigh Bannen’s new offering January. Newcomer Chase Bryant will Josh single is already proving itself a with “We Are This Town,” which they “Famous” goes for adds in January, be part of the plan, and BBR Music winner, and will bring him back to the performed to open the 2013 Canadian while ’s album lands Feb. Group’s Carson James calls him “an- top of the charts, and this up-tempo, Awards. The band also 4. His “” will follow other smoking lefty guitar player who, in-the-pocket Joel track will accelerate joined new artist Tebey on a ver- the current “Friday Night” once that for the first time in BBR history, [BBR the momentum he created in 2013.” sion of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up,” and single peaks. Eric Church’s The Outsiders Founder] Benny Brown is allowing to that track is now available to radio, album drops in February, and the ongo- co-produce his debut album.” Rachel Spin Doctors as well. Look for a new single from ing development of Brothers Osborne Farley’s “Midnight Road” will con- SMG’s Stephanie Grace released EP Jeremy McComb, too. “Jeremy spent will continue. tinue to be worked, and the label has Life’s Okay in November and the cur- last Fall in the studio with producer signed New Voice production house’s rent single “Loser” highlights bullying. Jamie Tate, and the music that came David Fanning to an artist deal. “Look Robby Johnson’s “South Of Me” is an out is just incredible,” says honcho Kira Isabella for him around CRS,” James says. introduction to more music planned in John Ettinger. TTA is also still work- 2014. Finally, newcomer Lexi James has ing with Blackjack Billy, who are Republic Nashville a six-song EP produced by Frank Myers signed to Bigger Picture. “We are so The ’s “Drunk Last and Jimmy Nichols. First single “Stop” is excited the boys are with the team Night” will make its run to the top as due in the new year. at BPG,” Ettinger says. “From ‘Booze the label sets up a new studio album Cruise’ to ‘Get Some,’ the future expected early in the quarter. The Stoney Creek gets brighter and groovier with every Band Perry follow consecutive No. 1s “The record that refused to die,” Car- release.” Muscle Shoals, AL singer- with “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” from son James says of ’s “Carolina.” songwriter Jordan Dean will release a the gold-certifiedPioneer . Florida Geor- “We have gotten incredible response single and EP in the quarter. Kristian gia Line’s deluxe Here’s To The Good in sales and research; this record won’t Bush is in the fold and looks to have Times – This Is How We Roll landed at burn.” The band’s debut album landed new music early in the year. And 17 retail Nov. 25, and current single “Stay” Dec. 10. Thompson Square’s “Everything Entertainment/TTA’s Matt Gary sent is eyeing a fourth chart-topper notch I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About” contin- “Coconuts” to radio in November; EP in the duo’s belt. ’s ues making strides. has expected in the spring. “Wasting All Of These Tears” from his third single from , HitShop Frame By Frame will also remain a focus “Goodnight Kiss.” Newcomer Lindsay Valory Natalie Stovall And The Drive has for the label. Veep Matthew Hargis Ell, “a real guitar scorcher,” has been on Brantley Gilbert opens Valory’s this crew buckling up and bracing for says, “Look for a major tour announce- tour with . “Trippin’ On year with his first new music in four the ride. “Take one part Charlie Dan- ment for the new year!” Love” impacts Dec. 16. years. “Bottoms Up” precedes the iels, , Steve Tyler, Miranda and album due in the next few months. Ann Wilson, and you may come close to RPME Streamsound “This song has everyone at radio rais- NSATD,” says the label’s Skip Bishop. “Looking Back Now” impacts Jan. 20 Austin Webb’s “Slip On By” charges ing their flasks and toasting Brantley,” “It’s unbelievable they’ve not landed for Maggie Rose. ’s Ready Set boldly into the new year for the Stream- says veep George Briner. Gilbert joins a record deal or on the radio till now. Roll is already making headway on-air sound crew. Also, look for new music the label’s on tour in And boy are we happy about that!” and at the sales trough. Chasin’ Crazy from Dakota Bradley following his de- February. Justin Moore’s “Lettin’ The Reigning CCMA Female Vocalist will have a February release of their but single “Somethin’ Like Somethin’.” Night Roll” remains a priority, and Kira Isabella made her U.S. debut with “Summertime,” and Tate Stevens will Rhett’s “Get Me Some Of That” is ris- “A Country Boy For Christmas.” She have an as yet untitled EP in April. Tenacity ing faster than his million-selling No. toured with in 2012 Tenacious team leader Tim Mc- 1 “It Goes Like This.” “To add to all and new music is due in the Spring. Show Dog-Universal Fadden says, “We are excited about that, Country will finally get to meet Weston Burt has logged 70 station visits All eyes on ’s “Shut music coming from Jason Mitchell, Bill and hear RaeLynn, our newest addi- in advance of his new single “Smile Up And Hold On,” Josh Thompson’s Gentry and Taylor Made, plus continu- tion,” Briner says. That Smile,” the best-selling track on “Cold Beer With Your Name On It” ing to break through with the incred- his EP. and a new Joel Crouse single “Why ible LoCash Cowboys’ ‘Best Seat In The WAR God Made Love Songs.” “The Big House’ in partnership with Average First quarter for this crew means MCA Dog Daddy tune is full of attitude to Joe’s Entertainment.” finishing a lot of what started in Q4, David Nail will release his next full- including Frankie Ballard’s “Helluva length project in March, buoyed by the Life” and Dan + Shay’s “19 You + Me.” Chace Rice success of first single “Whatever She’s Got.” Charlie Worsham’s big year (see Top 15 First Timers in this issue) will be suc- Mercury ceeded by a 2014 launched with “Want Jennifer Nettles releases solo album Me Too,” the second offering from Rub- That Girl Jan. 14. New music is also expect- berband. New music is also on the way ed from Easton Corbin in the first quarter. from Gloriana and Jana Kramer, who are both in the studio. Momentum “Rachele Lynae’s fan base is expand- WMN ing at a nice pace and with upwards of opens this team’s year 50,000 downloads thus far, we are ex- with “Doin’ What She Likes” from his cited for the first quarter release of her Based On A True Story. Looking to build debut album,” says Managing Partner on his 10 consecutive No. 1s, he’ll also Jimmy Murphy. “There will be a new have a new season of The Voice and a single early 2014 with a combination of new tour in 2014. New Hunter Hayes in-house promo and a proud partner- is also on the way, with an album slated ship with Rob Dalton’s New Revolution.” for late in the quarter. Finally, current singles from Brett Eldredge, Cole Swin- RCA dell and – “Beat Of The The new year starts fast with a new Music,” “Chillin’ It” and “Callin’ Me single from a new When I’m Lonely,” respectively – round album that lands in March. “We’ll also out the team’s efforts. CAC

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