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Kentucky Headhunters Announce Fall 2015 Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 28, 2015) – GRAMMY® award-winning Southern blues-rockers, The Kentucky Headhunters, have announced 25 new tour dates to wrap up the summer and bring their rowdy, high-energy shows to fans nationwide well into fall. Long considered “Southern Rock Royalty” and credited for creating a hybrid of honky-tonk, blues, and southern rock that appeals to listeners of both rock and country music, The Kentucky Headhunters have tallied hits such as, “Dumas Walker,” “Walk Softly On This Heart Of Mine,” and “Oh, Lonesome Me.”

The long-haired boys from Edmonton, Kentucky, (Richard Young, Fred Young, Greg Martin and Doug Phelps), hit the road August through December on the tails of their latest album release, Meet Me in Bluesland, which hit stores on June 2 and is a collaborative effort of previously unreleased, original material featuring late, great pianist Johnnie Johnson — a Rock N Roll Hall of Famer and keyboardist for Chuck Berry. Meet Me In Bluesland showcases The Kentucky Headhunters’ familiar blues influence on a whole new level, and the album has created a momentum, fueled by its No. 1 Billboard Blues Album debut and top placement on the Billboard Americana Chart, that continues to carry the group into the upcoming dates.

Touting longevity many other acts can only dream of, The Kentucky Headhunters will take their 47 years of experience on the road affording fans the chance to catch what Billboard calls, “The Great American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band,” at the following upcoming stops:

The Kentucky Headhunters – Fall 2015 Tour
8/05 Sturgis, South Dakota | Broken Spoke Campground
8/06 Rapid City, South Dakota | Main Street Square Concert Series
8/07 Sturgis, South Dakota | Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
8/12 Nashville, Tennessee | Charlie Daniels 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam
8/14 Barnum, Minnesota | Carlton County Fair
8/19 Des Moines, Iowa | Iowa State Fair
8/21 Miles City, Montana | Eastern Montana Fair
8/22 Fort Pierre, South Dakota | Bad River Music Series
8/23 Appleton, Minnesota | Swift County Fair
8/27 Pulaski, Tennessee | Giles County Lions Club Fair
8/29 Hamlin, West Virginia | Heat ‘N the Hills Chilifest
8/30 Charleston, West Virginia | LIVE on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce
9/05 Maryville, Tennessee | The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson
9/06 Chillicothe, Ohio | Ross County Fair
9/12 Arbyrd, Missouri | Arbyrd City Park
9/19 Bardstown, Kentucky | The Kentucky Bourbon Festival
9/25 West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma | Cherokee Casino & Hotel
9/26 Cotter, Arkansas | Bridge Bash 2015
10/04 Louisville, Kentucky | Louder Than Life Music Festival
10/08 Helena, Arkansas | King Biscuit Blues Festival
10/10 Appomattox, Virginia | Appomattox Railroad Festival
10/17 Wyandotte, Oklahoma | Bordertown Casino
10/23 Medina, Minnesota | Medina Entertainment Center
11/07 Ashland, Kentucky | Paramount Arts Center
11/13 Augusta, Georgia | Imperial Theatre

For more information on The Kentucky Headhunters, visit kentuckyheadhunters.net or follow them on Twitter at @kyheads and Facebook: facebook.com/kentuckyheadhunters.

 

Country Singer TG Sheppard Hitting the Road with 2015 Winter/Spring Concert Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 2, 2015) – It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Country legend TG Sheppard as his winter/spring concert tour is getting underway. The singer will headline shows in cities across North America, featuring his groundbreaking music and signature songs. The tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of the phenomenal hit, “Devil in the Bottle.”

TG Sheppard says the strong support and broadening of his fan base now makes hitting the road even more meaningful. “I’m constantly amazed to see such a wide age range of people who are showing up for our concerts night after night. Country music fans have never been fickle and will never leave you as long as you’re true to them and your music. They are growing larger in numbers all the time.” He adds, “I’m looking forward to my upcoming tour dates along with playing closer to home at the incredible Franklin Theatre with my talented wife, Kelly Lang. I haven’t done a show locally in years. It will be fun doing a concert this close to Nashville.”

The winter/spring engagements for TG Sheppard will include stops in Arizona, North Dakota, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. More shows are being added to this year’s tour schedule. So, be sure to check for updates on performances and special appearances.

For more information, visit: tgsheppard.com.

2015 Winter/Spring Concert Tour

Sat, Jan 31 – Cruise / Miami, FL (Country’s Family Reunion)

Sun, Feb 1 – Fri, Feb 6 – Cruise/at sea (Country’s Family Reunion)

Fri, Feb 13 – Crossville, TN (Palace Theater)

Sat, Feb 28 – Fort Yates, ND (Prairie Nights Casino)

Fri, Mar 13 – Abilene, TX (TBA)

Sat, Mar 14 – Midland, TX (Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center)

Sun, Mar 15 – Amarillo, TX (Amarillo Civic Center)

Thu, Mar 26 – West Palm Beach, FL (Private Event)

Fri, Apr 10 – Stafford, TX (Redneck Country Club)

Sat, Apr 11 – Corsicana, TX (Opry & Event Center)

Fri, Apr 17 – Tyler, TX (Shriners Country Fest/Texas Woodstock)

Sat, Apr 25 – Franklin, TX (Franklin Theatre)

Sat, May 16 – Shipshewana, IN (Shipshewana Event Center)

Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter is Getting Married

Riley Keough, the eldest granddaughter of Elvis Presley, will marry Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen in California’s Napa Valley in two weeks.

Riley is the daughter of Lisa Marie-Presley and Danny Keough. Danny was Lisa-Marie’s first husband before Michael Jackson, Nicholas Cage and her current husband, Michael Lockwood.

Lisa-Marie and Danny also have son Benjamin. Lisa-Marie has two twin children with Lockwood named Finley and Harper.

Riley and Ben met working together on the reboot of the Mad Max franchise Mad Max: Road Fury. The movie will feature Riley as the character Capable. It is scheduled to be released in May, 2015.

Tom Hardy will play Mad Max, Charlize Theron is Imperator Furiosa and the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonnet, Zoe Kravitz will play the role of Toast.

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS CELEBRATE 41ST ANNIVERSARY WITH PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. “41” BUSH

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2014) – With a legacy that stretches across 6 decades, encompasses more than 40 million albums sold, and includes numerous iconic hit singles such as “Elvira,” “American Made,” and “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” it’s no wonder that The Oak Ridge Boys are a favorite of President George H.W. Bush. 2014 marks the 41st anniversary of the Oak Ridge Boys—who better to celebrate with than the 41st President of the United States?

Earlier this year Duane, Joe, William Lee, and Richard – known as The Oak Ridge Boys – spent some time with former President “41” Bush and Barbara Bush before their show in Galveston, Texas. The ‘Boys knew ahead of time that the former President would be in attendance, so they wore brightly-colored socks in his honor. After the show, President Bush came backstage where The Oaks revealed their fashionable stockings to him. The 41st President, and vibrant sock-wearing advocate, was thrilled to see the group following the trend he started. Photos of the picture-perfect moment will appear in the April issue of People Country available in stores today.

Reminiscing about the first time they performed for then-VP Bush on the lawns of the White House in 1983, the Oaks’ Joe Bonsall said, “I remember he specifically asked for “Freckles” off the Saloon album, and that just blew us away. After he became president we sang for him many, many times, and we still sing for him today. In fact when he and Barbara came to see us just a few weeks ago in Galveston, Texas, we had “An American Family” ready for him. That song has always been a favorite of his.”

The Oak Ridge Boys are not only celebrating 41 years together, but are also preparing to release their first-ever LIVE album. Cleopatra Records will release Boys Night Out on April 15th, in three formats – CD, vinyl, and digital download – finally giving ORB fans the experience of the group’s well-polished live performance for them to enjoy anytime, anywhere.

To be sure, Oak Ridge Boys fans have been clamoring for a live album of hits for several years now, but as the band explained, “For some reason or another, the time never seemed right.” Then, in early 2013, lead vocalist and producer Duane Allen saw the stars align as the band was able to get its hands on some top quality remote recording equipment, and promptly began capturing performances of their current show dubbed “Boys Night Out.” Night after night, The Oak Ridge Boys wowed audiences across the nation with a setlist that packed all of the group’s hit singles and fan favorites into one magnificent celebration. Years of preparation have made such well-loved songs as “You’re The One,” “Thank God For Kids,” and the brilliant “Bobbie Sue” sound even more exhilarating than when they were originally recorded! It might not be quite the same as being there, but it’s thrillingly close!

1. You’re The One
2. American Made
3. (I’m Settin’) Fancy Free
4. Love Song
5. Y’all Come Back Saloon
6. Sail Away
7. Dream On
8. This Crazy Love
9. Trying To Love Two Women
10. Come On In
11. Make My Life With You
12. Thank God For Kids
13. Elvira
14. Bobbie Sue