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t’s the meatiest time of year as labels prepare sales with touring on the side, these are the to serve up their big mack daddies and hot new single, album and artist priorities radio can expect Imenu items. Sandwiched between radio play and to see through the final three months of 2013.

Arista Craig Campbell continues to go “Outta My hopes to change the Head” from his Never Regret album, with world with the third single from Wheel- a follow-up expected towards the end of house, or does he? “I Can’t Change The the year. “We have several big announce- World” is at radio now. Maybe Paisley’s ments pending that will all take place in CMA Awards co-host Carrie Under- the fourth quarter as well,” says label Pres. wood can change the world by blow- Michael Powers, alluding to working with ing out yet another hit from her 2012 to launch release Blown Away. Or maybe she’ll the career of ABC Family’s just change the Von Trapp family by actress . playing Maria in NBC-TV’s live telecast of The Sound Of Music. Family band Black River yearn for the top 15 The Journey (Livin’ Hits) by Craig “American Beautiful” follow-up “I Miss Morgan travels through updated You” to hit. And wants versions of ... his hits, and began its to “Drink To That All Night.” “It’s a journey earlier this month. Among huge tempo record with a fresh sound the four new songs is current single and driving chorus,” says VP/Promo “Wake Up Lovin’ You.” ABC-TV’s Lesly Tyson. “A perfect way for Jerrod Dancing With The Stars champ Kellie to launch this incredible new album.” Pickler waltzes with her label debut Lucy Hale in November. The album features Average Joes “Someone Somewhere Tonight” and The AJE team plans to help Colt latest single “Little Bit Gypsy.” VP/ Ford reach his destination with “Drivin’ celebrates its fifth anniversary with the wife in October for a Soul2Soul Promo Bill Macky says, “It really Around Song” featuring . re-release of Ford’s first albumRide encore. steps into showcases Kellie’s amazing vocals Ford will be touring with Florida Through The Country. The deluxe edi- the Country dance music market with and personality.” Georgia Line in the fall. The label also tion features , Wynonna, “Two Step.” NBC-TV’s winner Joe Diffie, Ronnie Dunn and more. works “The Heart Broken Bow The Lacs’ are crackin’ with third album Of Dixie” with a full-length album set Jason Aldean’s “Night Train” plows Loud Ass Crackers. “Best Seat In The for November. VP/Promo & Media full steam ahead into the fall. His House” hopes to give LoCash Cow- Strategy John Zarling says, “The single Sanford Stadium show will get a full-set boys the view they’re looking for. VP/ will remain Big Machine’s No. 1 new art- encore on DVD as Night Train To Georgia Promo & Marketing Tony Morreale ist priority through the rest of the year. hits stores Oct. 15. is says, “LoCash show a side of them- She’s filling a void in the format with a “Wild On Your Smile” as he travels the selves that might be overlooked by the straight-ahead, unabashed, traditional Light The Fuse Tour with casual observer. It’s a moving song that country song from a female artist.” A and . “One of the most you’ve got to hear to appreciate.” The third installment of the soundtrack for interesting things we’ve seen,” says introduction of newcomer JJ Lawhorn ABC-TV’s Nashville will have songs from SVP/Promo Carson James, “is fans are continues as they prepare for his big the drama’s stars launching weekly on truly getting there early to see Dustin.” push in early 2014. iTunes. And send out their Kristy Lee Cook’s “Wherever Love lead single from a new album due early Goes” features Randy Houser. “Two of Big Machine in 2014. Howard Benson is producing. the most dynamic voices in the format,” While wraps her Red Tour James says. “I’d put her up against any- stateside with three sold-out Music City Bigger Picture body. And she’s a true P1 Country fan.” show and heads to Australia and New “Cut Me Some Slack,” sings Chris Zealand for the remainder of the year, Janson, hoping the new single from his Capitol “Red” continues to intensify at home. current EP isn’t giving anyone a hard ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Tim McGraw wants a three-peat with time. The song and his first single “Better I Bryan keeps crashing the party this “” making back-to-back- Don’t” are available on an iTunes EP now, fall with “That’s My Kind Of Night,” Danielle Bradbery to-back No. 1 singles from Two Lanes Of with the full-length album available late while Keith Urban lights another Freedom. He’ll be back in with in the fourth quarter. Janson’s label-mate single from Fuse called “We Were

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American Young Fourth Quarter Preview

Us” featuring . also part of Chevrolet’s new Silverado Lady Antebellum will offer a TBD campaign. Hoge’s album Never Give In third single from Golden. revs up Oct. 15. continues to stay “Up All Night” and ’s “Radio” is ... still Curb working at radio. will plans to release another let go with “I’ll Hold On” from the single from Hard To Love while headlin- upcoming Riser. ing The Otherside Tour this fall. “Love Is War” goes to battle to introduce new Cold River duo American Young. Their debut “Katie Armiger’s audience continues album, produced by label-mate Brice to grow and she is preparing to release along with AY’s Jon Stone and Justin her most personal and impacting single Niebank, will be here early in 2014. to date,” says Pres. Pete O’Heeron. Her Promo honcho Mike Rogers says, current album is Fall Into Me, which “Andy will continue to be busy debuted at No. 7. at radio with new music and we’re set to deliver new music from Rodney Columbia Atkins in October.” The source of Tyler Farr’s “Redneck Crazy”-ness will be made available with EMI Nashville the release of his full-length LP Sept. 9. Brothers Osborne go there with “Let’s Up-and-comer Leah Turner debuts her Go There.” “It’s the gateway to the rest single “Take The Keys” Oct. 7. of the album,” says vocalist TJ Osborne, referencing their planned 2014 debut. “It has echoes of rock, blues, folk and country, all of the elements on our album wrapped into one song.” TJ’s brother John Osborne adds, “It’s got cowbell!” is in the studio with producer recording a new album. The first single is expected late fall. And look for The Bluegrass Album from Sept. 24. Flying Island A self-titled album release from comes out Sept. 24 with “Suitcase” continuing to unpack itself through the fall. ’s Kickstart- er-funded project will be released Oct. 22, led by “Lies I Told Myself” Sept. 17.

Herndon also has a plan to use fan pho- tos in his “Lies” video. He and Sebastian will perform at Gaylord Opryland’s A Not So Silent Night concert Nov. 22-23, Leah Turner with Herndon hosting. Ray Scott will roll out a new single from his album Rayality, while beginning work on a new album.

Crescendo HitShop ’s critically acclaimed Ronnie Dunn will “Kiss You There” Like A Rose album offers “Weed Instead when the label partners with Little Will-E Of Roses,” a song Artist Dev. Exec. Records for the release of Country This Pamela Newman describes as “a hilari- Nov. 12. Pres. Skip Bishop says the lead ously clever love song with a twist about track “wouldn’t be out of place along- putting the zing back into a relation- side Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia ship stuck in the doldrums.” Will Hoge, Line’s latest.” Expect Weston Burt to the writer behind ’s “Smile That Smile” this fall. “It’s Going “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” takes Natalie Stovall And Down Tonight” with The Lost Trailers the spotlight with “Strong,” which is & Friends as the song is theme for Dial Global’s Sunday Night Football hosted by Kevin Harlan and Boomer Esiason, Brothers Osborne Bishop says, “You’ll hear that catchy little monster all season.” Newcomers Natalie Stovall And The Drive will finish an album with producer . The “country Shakira,” as Bishop puts it, “will rock your country ass to the core.”

MCA With his single “I Believe” out now, is working on new mate- rial as he saddles up for the final leg of the Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014. Gary Allan is on the road in support of Set You Free, with the third single from that album, “It Ain’t The Whiskey,” coming soon. Kip Moore is putting the finishing touches on his sophomore al- bum with the lead single expected this fall. “Whatever She’s Got” is what has, along with plans for his third album in 2014. Look for new music from Drake White, as well. Mercury ’s Jennifer Nettles is “That Girl,” the one with a solo album due early next year. pres- ents the title track from his upcoming album We Are Tonight. will have a new single this fall, while is visiting radio asking

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and Randy Houser. is Me” and duets with Miranda Lambert currently showing radio how to “Get and . The reaction Your Redneck On” after racking up to “” from Thomas more than 1.2 million views with Rhett helped name the album It Goes Fourth Quarter Preview “Daddy Dance With Me” on YouTube. Like This. It’s due Oct. 28, right about Gold arrives in time for Christmas with Baldrica says, “She’s ready to carry on the same time he wraps his opening act what Gale calls “a next level collection the family tradition.” has duties on Jason Aldean’s Night Train of songs.” comes back fast some “.” He’s fresh Tour. Brantley Gilbert is working on with a track called “Slow Me Down.” off the road from opening for Taylor Halfway To Heaven’s follow up and will Keith Urban joins Miranda Lambert for Swift. Crouse heads back out this fall offer its first single this fall. Since com- a big event record that will precede a for dates with Darius Rucker and The ing off the road from Tim McGraw’s debut single from Lambert’s forthcom- Band Perry. Two Lanes Of Freedom Tour, “BG has ing album. And Bush Hawg will be the been writing up a storm,” says VP/Pro- new artist priority for the rest of the Sidewalk mo George Briner. “He’s been known year. “Every artist on the roster has “Dylan Scott and Morgan Frazier to sneak a PD/MD or two onboard the had at least one No. 1 single, many of are the focus,” says promo head Larry bus post-show to hear some of these them have had lots of No. 1 singles,” Hughes. Scott’s “Makin’ This Boy Go tasty new tracks.” An introduction to says Gale. “It’s only a matter of time for Crazy” gained fans from an inclusion in former NBC-TV’s The Voice contestant Bush Hawg to be getting theirs.” the Official 2013 ACM Awards ‘ZinePak, a RaeLynn is on the way. “You’ve never two-disc compilation available exclu- heard or experienced anything like Red Bow sively at Walmart. Meanwhile, Frazier’s RaeLynn,” says Briner. “Get ready!” It’s always “Sunny And 75” with Joe “Hey Bully” got a big push after being Nichols making his label debut. You’ll used by the anti-bullying organization WMN hear Crickets produced by Derek George Stand For The Silent. ’s “Mine Would Be and Mickey Jack Cones Oct. 8. Eighteen You” is rolling from Based On A True Sto- year-old singer- Rachel Farley Stoney Creek ry, with plenty more from that album to has new material on deck, and Carson SVP/Promo Carson James says, come. Shelton continues his Ten Times James calls her a “songwriting and “Carolina” by Parmalee “should have Crazier Tour this fall, as well as keeping Chris Stapleton singing phenom who sees the world died five times, but it just keeps ex- up his chair-turning duties on the fifth in a special way.” New signee Chase ploding.” “Everything I Shouldn’t Be season of NBC-TV’s The Voice. Every- Bryant impressed BBR Music Group Thinking About” is a no-brainer for body gets why teamed everybody, “What Are You Listening Pres./Owner Benny Brown so much Thompson Square while they’re out with Jason Mraz for “Everybody’s Got To?” Look for the third single from that he granted permission for Bryant on Luke Bryan’s Dirt Road Diaries Tour. Somebody But Me.” Hayes hits the road as she gears up to hit to co-produce his own debut. “I can’t A music video for the T2 track, James this fall on his first headlining tour with the road with Lady Antebellum and Kip begin to tell you how hard Benny is on says, “is really sexy.” An introduction to opening act Ashley Monroe and has Moore this fall. Scotty McCreery wants producers,” James says. “He’s just been is coming in October with plans for a new album in 2014. “Don’t to continue with “See You Tonight” so in love with all of Chase’s demos ... “Trippin’ On Us” and dates opening Ya” wanna know what’s next from Brett leading up to the Oct. 24 release of his it’s an anomaly.” Keep your ears open for . “She’s a smoking Eldredge? His debut album Bring You new album by the same title. for it towards the end of the year. player with an interesting voice,” Back has more in store and in demand says James. “Very different from other Momentum Republic Nashville females .” “The No. 1 priority this fall is Rachele NBC-TV’s The Voice winner Cassadee Lynae,” says Managing Partner Jimmy Pope is “Wasting All These Tears” at Southern Ground Murphy. Her new single is on the way radio leading up the the Oct. 8 release VP/Promo Chuck Swaney says the as well as a “six pack” EP and Christ- of her debut album Frame By Frame. “female-friendly” single “Sweet Annie” mas duet with Jamie O’Neal. “While “The single is just a glimpse into an from Band gets the attention it remains daunting to break a female album packed with radio hits,” says VP/ as it closes out their Grammy Award- artist in this format,” Murphy says, “we Promo Matthew Hargis. “Not only does winning album Uncaged. ZBB hosts the are extremely encouraged by the grow- it showcase Cassadee’s amazing pitch- Southern Ground Music & Food Festival in ing acceptance at radio and subsequent perfect voice, but her strong songwriting Nashville and Charleston, SC this fall expanding fan base.” ability, as well.” Pope’s journey will be while recording their new album due in documented by the CMT series Cas- 2014. Nine North/Turnpike sadee Pope: Frame by Frame beginning Through a partnership with RideN- Oct. 4. The Eli Young Band continue Streamsound High Records, the label will release getting “Drunk Last Night” from their Austin Webb gains traction as he con- the debut single from Colton James, sophomore album. The Band Perry’s tinues to “Slip On By” with his new single. “Granny With A Gold Tooth.” Heaven “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” will keep you Dakota Bradley has “Somethin’ Like Records’ Erica Nicole offers a follow company as the third track from their Somethin’” out now, with something else up to “Better Beer” with “Daughter Of sophomore release Pioneer. Florida Geor- on the way soon. And there’s also a prom- The Revolution.” “You Give Me That” gia Line continue to cruise with “Round ise of new material from Jaida Dreyer is what Brandon Hamilton gives radio Here,” with more to come from their as label honcho Mike Culotta keeps the this fall. Label Pres. Larry Pareigis says, platinum-plus Here’s To The Good Times. troops focused for the fall. “Turnpike is working with Sony Legacy on To All The Girls, a duets Tenacity album with ‘From Here To The Moon Krystal Jason Mitchell will “Stomp” and SVP/ And Back’ as the first single from Willie Keith Promo Tim McFadden says, “There’s with .” The album will also nothing else like it on the radio. We since building up his awareness level include songs with , love that!” Bill Gentry gets it going with as opener for Taylor Swift, Miranda Miranda Lambert and others. “Get It, Get It.” Taylor Made is out of Lambert and Dierks Bentley this past West Virginia and on their way. On the year. Nine-time Grammy award win- Ocala Records business front, the label has formed a ner is working “Easy” and The Florida-based label has new sin- “strategic partnership” with CO5 to be- will continue with its follow up from gles on the way from Kelly Parkes and gin rolling out more new artists this fall. the album Feels Like Home. Newcomer The Wheeler Sisters. Mike Borchetta Cole Swindell sold 150,000 copies of says, “We’re back and forth to Nash- The Talent Associates his single “Chillin’ It” before he joined ville on a monthly basis and we’re CEO John Ettinger touts 100,000 the roster. “Now it’s time to provide gas working on a new television show that downloads and counting for Blackjack for the rocket ship as Cole heads out to will introduce new acts.” Borchetta Billy’s “The Booze Cruise” as he preps radio to meet everyone this fall,” says also has plans to announce a project for what he says will be the real debut SVP/Promo Chris Stacey. from a “longtime, well-known Span- single from the guys. “Country radio ish artist” this fall, and has designed really hasn’t had much chance to get W.A.R. a promotional campaign to support a to know them,” Ettinger explains. “We Expect to follow new album from Tommy Roe with the look at the fall as the perfect opportuni- up “Could It Be” with another track single “Memphis Me.” ty for Rob, Noll, Jeff, Patrick and Brad from Rubberband. “I Hope It Rains” to get out there and say hello.” Expect airplay for Jana Kramer as she con- Quarterback a single from Matt Gary, who has been tinues dates on Blake Shelton’s Ten Go long ... this label wants you hard at work in the studio with pro- Times Crazier Tour. has wide open for the single debut from ducer Scott Cook (engineer for Florida a “Helluva Life” out there and ... “this One Night Rodeo this fall. Also, Tyler Georgia Line and Jake Owen). Emerson single is on pace to be the biggest Barham, who racked up eight million- Show Dog-Universal Drive continues to tour behind their song of his young career,” Stacey says. plus YouTube views, works his single has album Roll featuring “She’s My Kind Of Gloriana are in the studio working on “17 & Young.” on Oct. 29 with the title track already Crazy.” new music with a new single expected toasting the chart. VP/Promo Tom in early 2014. Open up your confer- RCA Baldrica says, “The Valory ence room doors for Dan + Shay as the ’s new album A.M. has got himself another hit!” There’s Justin Moore’s Off The Beaten Path new duo heads out on their first radio has “Aw Naw” at FM now with “plenty “A Cold Beer With Your Name On and on the right track with current tour. “This is some of the freshest, more hits to follow,” says SVPP Keith It” from Josh Thompson as he heads single “Point At You” and more well- most exciting new music I’ve heard,” Gale. There’s more on the way from out on the Off The Beaten Path Tour reviewed cuts including “One Dirt Staceysays. “It needs to be on the radio Love And Theft. Jake Owen’s Days Of for 54 dates with pals Justin Moore Road,” “That’s How I Know You Love sooner than later!” CAC

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