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Mercury Records Employee Thomas Ayad Killed in Paris Attacks, UMG Confirms

8 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Mercury Records Employee Thomas Ayad Killed in Paris Attacks, UMG Confirms
Thomas Ayad, an international product manager for Mercury, lost his life in the horrific attacks in Paris, France last night. Universal Music Group’s CEO Lucian Grainge confirmed the news in a note to the company’s employees today. Ayad was inside the Bataclan concert venue, part of the team and crew present for the Eagles of Read More

Alison Krauss Announced As Special Guest For The Pen Fund: Inspired By Hank Cochran Presents Songwriters 4 Songwriters: Ladies’ Night On November 10

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Alison Krauss Announced As Special Guest For The Pen Fund: Inspired By Hank Cochran Presents Songwriters 4 Songwriters: Ladies’ Night On November 10
Bluegrass icon Alison Krauss has been added to the lineup of The Pen Fund: Inspired By Hank Cochran Presents Songwriters 4 Songwriters: Ladies’ Night. The show will take place on November 10, and benefits the work of The Pen Fund. Event sponsors are thrilled to announce that Alison Krauss will appear as a special guest Read More

Crystal Gayle Presents Richard Leigh with the SESAC Songwriter Legacy Award

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Crystal Gayle Presents Richard Leigh with the SESAC Songwriter Legacy Award
Country icon Crystal Gayle presented her long-time collaborator Richard Leith with a well-deserved SESAC Songwriter Legacy Award at last night’s SESAC Awards. Catch all the details in the press release: Country songstress Crystal Gayle dazzled during SESAC’s annual Nashville music awards ceremony Sunday evening (Nov. 1) when she performed her 1977 classic, “Don’t It Make Read More

Keith Urban’s Story So Far to Become Exhibition at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban’s Story So Far to Become Exhibition at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
It’s quite surprising this hadn’t been done before, but Keith Urban is getting his own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Titled, Keith Urban…So Far, the exhibition will open on November 20, 2015. Get all the details from the press release: Country music superstar Keith Urban will be the subject of Read More

The Swon Brothers Will Join Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour in 2016

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Swon Brothers Will Join Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour in 2016
Looks like 2016 will be a big year for The Swon Brothers! The duo will join Carrie Underwood‘s Storyteller Tour in 2016 for a total of 40 dates. Check out the details and tour dates below: Sibling duo, The Swon Brothers, will be hitting the road with Carrie Underwood and Easton Corbin next January on Read More

Keith Urban Announces New Album, Ripcord

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban Announces New Album, Ripcord
Keith Urban‘s 8th studio album has a name! The new collection will be titled Ripcord. It already boasts one #1 hit, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16,” which recently became his 19th chart-topper. The new single, “Break On Me,” was released last week. Check out more info in the press release: Keith Urban announced today Read More

New Music Video: “She’s On Her Way” – Phil Vassar

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music Video: “She’s On Her Way” – Phil Vassar
Phil Vassar has built a great relationship with his fans over the years, so it was fitting to include all their memories in his new music video for “She’s On Her Way.” Directed by Rob Chianelli, the video was shot in Phil’s home studio, where they covered the entire studio – floor to ceiling – Read More

Introducing: New Sibling Trio The Bundys

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Introducing: New Sibling Trio The Bundys
There’s a new trio in town! The Bundys, siblings from Ohio, announce their presence with their debut full-length album, Louisiana Avenue. Find out more about The Bundys from the press release below: Sibling trio, Megan, Katey and Ryan Bundy were born and raised on music. The music in their house ranged from Patsy Cline, and Read More

American Music Awards 2015 Nominations – Full List

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on American Music Awards 2015 Nominations – Full List
To no one’s surprise, Taylor Swift leads the 2015 American Music Awards 2015 nominations, with six shots at a trophy. Other usual suspects include Ed Sheeran (five noms) and Sam Smith (four). Kelsea Ballerini finds herself again among the country nominees, for favorite female artist, while Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Florida Georgia Read More

LOCASH Follows Hit Song with New EP, I Love This Life

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on LOCASH Follows Hit Song with New EP, I Love This Life
The first time I heard “I Love this Life,” my first comment was “This is a hit!” I’m not always right when I say that, but I’m so happy that I was proved right about this song! The LOCASH career path has been one carved out slowly, and determinedly, over about 10 years. Now, with Read More