2015 First Quarter Music Preview SHOP DROP & As thoughts turn to eggnog and mistletoe, don’t forget about what’s under the tree for 2015. The new music slated for Q1 is the gift that keeps on giving. Logan followed by Kelsea his album Ballerini Mize this summer. “Black River is gearing up for an- other stellar show at our third annual CRS lunch,” says VP/Promo Mike Wil- son. “We’re also anticipating new music from Kellie Pickler, Craig Morgan and Glen Templeton.” Broken Bow “Like Jason Aldean’s second single from his No. 1-selling album, we are ‘Just Gettin’ Started,’” says VP Lee Adams. “It’s going to be a ‘Hell Of A Night’ – and year – for Dustin Lynch with the follow-up single to his No. 1 ‘Where It’s At.’ Jackie Lee does it single from Keith Urban’s Fuse, featuring right with strong vocals and amazing Eric Church. Also in February, look for lyrics on his debut single ‘She Does.’ Darius Rucker’s fourth album. In March, If you’re looking for a super talented Joey Hyde’s new single will land. And female singer and performer, then finally, Hughes predicts Luke Bryan, Lady you’re ‘Looking For A Cowgirl’ – Antebellum and Dierks Bentley will all be which happens to be Kristy Lee Cook’s taking their current singles to the top of new single. And as the first quarter the charts in the first quarter. draws to a close, BBR looks forward to the debut of incredible stylistic singer/ Cold River Arista a prerequisite for us.” The label also songwriter Jordan Rager.” Katie Armiger completed the biggest “We are excited to introduce two amaz- continues the set-up for Twang and year of her career, according to label prez ing new artists,” says VP/Promotion Round and ongoing campaigns for Colt Capitol Pete O’Heeron. She launched her first Lesly Simon. “Logan Mize, a Kansas Ford, Lenny Cooper, Demun Jones and CMA Vocal Group of the Year and the international tour and began recording boy, officially impacts Country radio in Daniel Lee. newest Grand Ole Opry members Little for her new album, which is expected to January. He’s already gotten a fantastic Big Town will start 2015 off with a “Girl drop in 2015. Part of the album was re- start on SiriusXM’s The Highway and Big Machine Crush,” the second single from Pain corded at the famed Abbey Road Studios sold over 75,000 downloads of his song The BMLG flagship rolls full speed Killer. “The highly anticipated launch of in London. Cold River also has more ‘Can’t Get Away From A Good Time.’ ahead into the New Year with “Dia- Mickey Guyton’s soon-to-be superstar artist announcements for 2015. Cam Ochs will visit Country radio in mond Rings & Old Barstools,” the career will begin in full force Jan. 12 January with her debut single, im- fourth single from Tim McGraw’s when her first single ‘Better Than You Columbia pacting in March. She’s working with Sundown Heaven Town and follow-up to Left Me’ goes for adds,” says Dir./Radio Dir./Publicity Jennifer Vessio reports Grammy-winning producer Jeff Bhasker his hit “Shotgun Rider,” featuring guest Marketing Donna Hughes. Jon Pardi’s Columbia kicks off the new year with and has already opened for Loretta vocals from McGraw’s cousin Catherine “When I’ve Been Drinkin’” is pouring up four singles climbing the chart: Kenny Lynn, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Dunn. “Country music’s most successful the charts. In February, radio will be en- Chesney’s “Til It’s Gone,” Tyler Farr’s Dan + Shay and Brett Eldredge.” The touring band of the year Rascal Flatts couraged to “Raise ‘Em Up” for the fifth “A Guy Walks Into A Bar,” Chase Rice’s Swon Brothers are coming off the have a winning hand with their new release of their debut self titled CD and single ‘Riot’ and a just-announced Las first-ever CMA Duo nomination. Their Vegas residency at Hard Rock Hotel current single “Pray For You” is climb- anchoring the February/March time ing the charts and they’ll be perform- frame,” says SVP/Partnership Market- ing it live on the road with Brad Paisley ing & Promotion Strategy John Zarling. in early in 2015. After Jerrod Niemann’s “Stay tuned for information from your multi-week No. 1 and ACCA Single Of Big Machine rep as to how your station The Year-nominated “Drink To That can become involved.” Newly signed All Night,” he buys another round with duo Waterloo Revival have been creat- “Buzz Back Girl.” Look for the follow-up ing a buzz in Texas for the past year singles to Brad Paisley’s “Perfect Storm” and now they’re looking for national and Carrie Underwood’s “Something converts with their single “Hit The In The Water” in early 2015. Road” launching in Q1. On deck for the first half of 2015 is singer-songwriter Average Joes Seth Alley, a John Mellencamp-meets- The Lacs will present fans with a studio John Mayer prodigy with a radio tour record, Redneck Rockstar. “This album is currently in progress. going to make existing Lacs fans smile and bring new ones into the fold,” says Black River VP/Promo & Mktg. Tony Morreale. On Kelsea Ballerini continues to climb the the horizon: AJ’s first female signee, charts with “Love Me Like You Mean Sarah Ross. Morreale says she’s covered It” from her debut album, set to drop Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good,” in March. A new single is coming from Mickey Guyton adding, “And she can rap, which is John King early in the first quarter, PAGE 35 • DECEMBER 2014 Thanks Again for another Great Year! ® © Copyright 2014 RCS. All Rights Reserved. RCS Sound Software, Mediabase, RateTheMusic, HitPredictor, Mscore, and Media Monitors are all registered trademarks. LAY IT ON ME “Already proven as a hit act on SiriusXM The Highway, Dylan Scott stands out with both his songwriting ability and his strong baritone vocals. Dylan’s new single, “Lay It On Me” delivers a lyric and hook that is already resonating with our listeners. His best music yet!” — JOHN MARKS SiriusXM, Sr. Director of Country Programming OVER 10K Downloads Sold fresh tunes to hit the airwaves later this year. 2015 First Quarter Music Preview Mercury SHOP DROP & Easton Corbin’s “Baby Be My Love Song” will sweet talk its way into the new year and set up the release of his third studio album. Canaan Smith’s “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and newcomer “Love You Like That” carries into Q1 Steven Lee Olsen’s debut “Raised By A In2une preceding his debut album. Billy Cur- Good Time.” Chesney will release his third Rachele Lynae’s “Whole Lotta Noth- rington’s new song “Don’t It” is the single from The Big Revival, “Wild Child” in in’” is going for adds Jan. 19. “It’s a first single from his upcoming album Q1 and Casey James’ critically acclaimed very fun uptempo song that takes you produced by Dann Huff. Grammy/ new single “Fall Apart” ships in February. on a three-minute beach vacation,” ACM/CMA winner Kacey Musgraves’ On the road in ‘15, you’ll find Farr touring says Natl.Dir./Promo Jamice Jennings. arrow is leading her to new music in with Jason Aldean and Rice with Chesney. Also on the horizon are new singles 2015 with a fresh single likely for Q1. from Matt Gary and Lucy Hale. Lauren Alaina’s busy writing for her Crescendo sophomore album for 2015 and Chris The label’s Pam Newman says Old MCA Stapleton is putting the finishing Dominion has spent the past year laying If the MCA crew has anything to touches on his new album. the groundwork for 2015. They opened say about it, David Nail’s “Kiss You Heley & Michaels for Chase Rice, released their self-titled Tonight” will last long after that New Momentum debut EP in October and the video Year’s Eve smooch and Josh Turner’s “Our priority is Rachele Lynae’s new for “Shut Me Up” is now on CMT. The “Lay Low” will do the opposite of its single “Whole Lotta Nothin’, impact- far),” says President Larry Pareigis. single is being serviced to Country ra- title. It’s the lead single from Turner’s ing radio January 19,” says Managing Look for Gamble’s “Beautiful Work” dio nationwide with an anticipated add forthcoming studio album, due in Partner Jimmy Murphy. single in the new year as well as the date in late January. 2015. Sam Hunt follows up his No. new one from a talented vocalist from New Revolution Ecuador, James Leon. Brooklyhn “We’re grateful for the chance Woods’ single “When You Love A Wild Mo Pitney you’ve given Big & Rich to achieve a Thing” impacts Q1. Last but not least, Top 5 single with “Look At You,” says Jason (“What If”) Cassidy joins the Principal Rob Dalton. They’ll follow it family with his latest effort “Cowboy up with “Lovin’ Lately” featuring Tim Girl,” coming your way soon. McGraw. Will Hoge’s current single “Middle Of America” “fits this format RCA like a glove,” says Dalton. “I’m tellin’ Current Q4 singles from Jake Owen, ya, this guy’s a star!” Lucy Angel has a Chris Young, Trisha Yearwood, Garth new single, “Crazy Too,” and new album Brooks and Sara Evans will be the produced by Noah Gordon. Look for presents in your presence in Q1 ‘15, their AXS-TV docu-series Discovering with a new single on deck from Miranda Lucy Angel in January.