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The Friday Five: FarmBorough Festival Playlist

We’re not sure what’s happened to Spring in New York, so we’re dreaming about Summer concerts.  It’ll warm up someday, right?  We’re about two months away from the inaugural FarmBorough Festival – NYC’s first Country fest.  We can’t wait for a weekend listening to our favorite Country artists under the stars on warm Summer night on Randall’s Island.    Of course we’ll be singing along to hits like Luke Bryan’s “Play It Again” and Dierks Bentley’s “Drunk On A Plane,” but we’re also excited to see some of Country’s newer acts.  Here’s our Playlist for the up and comers we can’t wait to check out at FarmBorough Fest!

FarmBorough Festival
June 26-28 2015
Randall’s Island, NYC
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1. Canaan Smith – “Hole In A Bottle”
We had so much fun during Canaan’s energetic set on the “Where It All Began Tour” with Dan + Shay.  He got the crowd going from the start, opening with this fun track from his EP that is sure to be a hit.

2. The Railers – “Ray Bans”
The Railers have a sunny outlook on life and their music is just as fun as they are during a live show.  “Ray Bans” is a great display of how well their voices harmonize together as well as blending their influences.

3. Chris Stapleton – “Traveller”
Chris has written hits like Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer” and Thomas Rhett’s new single, “Crash and Burn.”  He’s about to release his first solo album, “Traveller,” in early May.   His album release show at the Mercury Lounge in NYC sold out, so we can’t wait to see his set at FarmBorough!

4. The Cadillac Three – “I’m Southern” 
The Cadillac Three’s new single “White Lightening” is super mellow compared to previous songs from these Southern boys.  Their live shows are not to be missed – they definitely bring some rock n roll to country.

5. Maddie & Tae – “Girl In A Country Song”
The duo crashed onto the scene with their anti-bro country anthem last year.  They also released one of our favorite music videos of the year.

Nick Jonas To Perform Live On Periscope Tonight, 4/22!

Nick Jonas is teaming up with Hilton Hotels to perform live exclusively on Twitter’s new live streaming video app, Periscope, tonight at 9:15pm EST!  This marks the first time an entire live concert will be streamed on Periscope.  The show will be broadcast from the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

Fans are invited to have a virtual front row seat to this once in a lifetime concert by downloading the Periscope app and following @HiltonHHonors on Twitter.   You know when you can’t make it to a concert, and your best friend Facetimes you during your favorite song?  We imagine this is something like that.  Only you’ll be watching from the best seat in the house.  We’ll definitely be tuning in and here’s hoping for many more Periscope concerts in the future!

We’re still fangirling over Nick’s performance with Dan + Shay at the ACM Awards last weekend.  Watch what happened behind the scenes in rehearsal!

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Dan + Shay + Nick (Jonas) Perform Mashup at the ACM Awards

Last night’s 50th annual ACM Awards made the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most attended live awards show ever. Thousands of country stars and fans packed the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and the crowd’s energy level was off the charts. Performances included everyone from George Straight and Garth Brooks, to newcomers Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Best New Artist Winner Cole Swindell.

One highlight of the night was when Dan + Shay took the stage with Nick Jonas. They performed a special mashup of their hit “Nothin’ Like You,” along with Nick’s solo tracks “Jealous” and “Chains.” When we first heard they were performing together, we weren’t quite sure what to expect with such different sounds. But the mashup, produced by Dan Smyers, perfectly mixed the songs and genres together, with a stellar 3-part harmony. And of course there’s nothing like Shay Mooney’s voice (chills, every time.)

Watch the performance below!

Pickup a copy of Dan + Shay’s debut album “Where It All Began” on iTunes now!

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106.1 BLI Presents Jake Miller & Shawn Mendes at The Paramount NY!

Have we mentioned how much we love Long Island’s 106.1 BLI?  Not only do they throw an awesome Summer Jam, they also bring the best concert lineups throughout the year.  Up next is Shawn Mendes and Jake Miller.  Yes, you read that right.  Both of your baes are playing a show TOGETHER at the Paramount in Huntington, NY!    We can hardly contain the fangirl excitement!!!  We suggest jumping on tickets to this one, as both artists are selling out their summer headlining tours.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 24th at 10am.

BLI Presents Shawn Mendes & Jake Miller
With Melanie Martinez & Robbie Rosen
Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30pm
The Paramount – Huntington, NY
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Watch Jake Miller’s new video for “Dazed & Confused” below!

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New Hollow Release “Jiffy Jane” Video

New Hollow just released the music video for their new single “Jiffy Jane.”   The black and white video has a cinematic feel, following the adventures of a teddy bear that seemingly has a mind of his own.  The vibe fits perfectly with the song. The video was produced, shot and edited by band members Mookie Clouse, Evan West and Chad Blashford, and their friends.  Watch the video for “Jiffy Jane” below!

We’ve had this track on repeat since it was released last month, and we can’t wait for New Hollow’s upcoming album.   Pickup a copy of “Jiffy Jane” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Watch Shawn Mendes’ Video For “Aftertaste”

This kid’s on a roll!  Shawn Mendes is keeping his name in the social stratosphere by releasing video after video for songs from his smash debut album “Handwritten.”

He debuted a brand new video for an acoustic ballad called “Aftertaste” on the heels of his Friday morning performance on Good Morning America.   Watch the video below!

Pick up a copy of “Handwritten” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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The Friday Five: ACM Award Nominees

The 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards air this Sunday, April 19th, on CBS! We’re especially excited about this year’s group of Best New Artist nominees, along with some more familiar faces. Don’t forget you can vote for Best New Artist and Entertainer of the Year at VoteACM.com up until the start of the show! Here are our favorite tracks from some of this year’s ACM Award Nominees.

1. Thomas Rhett – “Front Porch Junkies”
Nominated for Best New Artist
We fell for Thomas’ funky country style, and after seeing him live he is one of our favorite performers, ever. We love all the Best New Artist nominees (really, you can’t go wrong), but we can’t help but root for the Home Team.

2. Dan + Shay – “What You Do To Me”
Nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year
This is one of our favorite songs of all time, of any genre, and quickly made its way to the top of our most played tracks. We can’t wait to see Dan + Shay + Nick (Jonas) perform at this year’s show!

3. Cole Swindell – “Let Me See Ya Girl”
Nominated for Best New Artist
Cole has written hit after hit for artists like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georiga Line, and more. His debut album has had 3 #1 singles and counting. It’s one of those albums where every song is your jam.

4. Sam Hunt – “Breakup In A Small Town”
Nominated for Best New Artist
We. Are. Obsessed. With. This. Song. The perfect representation of Sam’s R&B / country mashup. Sam has been dominating the charts lately since “Montevallo” was released late last year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled off a win.

5. Kacey Musgraves – “Biscuits”
Nominated for Song of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year
Kacy’s throwback music and sartorial style (she and her band are always on point) is a refreshing change. We can’t wait for Kacey’s upcoming album!

Watch Heffron Drive Perform “Art Of Moving On” Unplugged

Heffron Drive just released their new video for “Art Of Moving On” off of their album “Happy Mistakes: Unplugged” which is due out April 28th!  The video is part of the bands’ “Live Sessions” series and features the full band behind Kendall Schmidt and Dustin Belt.

Watch the video below!

Pre-order a copy of Heffron Drive’s album “Happy Mistakes: Unplugged” on iTunes or Amazon now and check out the tracklisting below!   We are super excited to see a track featuring Mr. Logan Henderson!  (A BTR reunion?  We’re halfway there!)

1. Happy Mistakes
2. Parallel
3. Division of the Heart
4. Had to be Panama
5. Nicotine
6. Art of Moving On
7. Passing Time (feat. Logan Henderson)
8. Could You Be Home
9. That’s What Makes You Mine
10. Everything Has Changed

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Sam Hunt To Headline “Country Night Lights Festival” in Ohio

Sam Hunt is set to headline the inaugural Country Night Lights Festival this September in Athens, Ohio.   The breakout country star has been blowing up the country charts, and he’s even started to crossover to pop radio with his latest hit, “Take Your Time.”

Check out the flyer for the Country Night Lights Festival below!

Sam Hunt Ohio Country Night Lights Fest flyer

Tickets for the festival are only $25 and go on sale Friday, April 24th.

Country Night Lights Festival Ft. Sam Hunt
Saturday, September, 26th, 2015
The Venue of Athens
Athens, OH
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Sam is nominated for an ACM Award for Best New Artist, so be sure to vote and tune in this Sunday, April 19th!

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Shawn Mendes To Perform On Good Morning America April 17th!

It’s been a big week for Vine star Shawn Mendes – he released his debut album “Handwritten,” said debut album went to #1 in the US, and now he’s set to perform on Good Morning America this Friday, April 17th!

Tune into Good Morning America from 7am to 9am to watch (performances usually air between 8:30am and 9am).  If you’re in the NYC area, head down to the GMA Times Square studios to cheer him on!

Watch the video for “Stitches” below!

Pick up a copy of “Handwritten” on iTunes, Amazon, or get the special deluxe book here.

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