The “Family Tradition” Lives On As Hank Williams Jr. Sets Out On Fall Leg of 2015 Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 20, 2015) – GRAMMY® Award winner Hank Williams Jr. is prepping for the fall leg of his 2015 tour while putting the final touches on his forthcoming Nash Icon Records album (more details coming soon). Cities among the concert lineup stretch from upstate New York to southern Mississippi and nearly everywhere in between. For a full list of tour dates, see below.

Known for his prolific songwriting, show-stopping live performances and one-of-a-kind musical and personal style, Williams always takes the stage with a combination of classic hits and new tunes that showcase his legendary musical prowess.

“2015 has been a great year for Bocephus,” Williams said. “I signed a new record contract and am making one of the best albums in many years. I am testing a few songs on the crowds at the shows, and the fans are reacting to them, which is a good sign in this business. With these upcoming shows, the fans can expect to hear lots of the hits, a few new things and more importantly, should be prepared to boogie woogie.”

With universally recognized hits such as “Family Tradition”, “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound” and “A Country Boy Can Survive”, Williams’ ever expanding musical library is sure to draw a crowd of all his rowdy friends.

2015 Hank Williams Jr. Tour Schedule (check website for updates and additional dates)
August 21, 2015 – Springfield, Ill. – Illinois State Fairgrounds
August 22, 2015 – Rogers, Ark.– Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
August 30, 2015 – Syracuse, N.Y. – New York State Fair Grandstand
September 4, 2015 – Biloxi, Miss. – IP Casino Resort & Spa
September 5, 2015 – Grand Prairie, Texas – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
September 6, 2015 – Lake Charles, La. – Golden Nugget
October 2, 2015 – Gretna, La. – Gretna Heritage Festival
October 3, 2015 – Southaven, Miss. – Snowden Grove Amphitheater

For more information, please visit www.hankjr.com.

TG Sheppard Invites Fans Into His Home and Heart with Upcoming Appearances on NBC’s “Open House” and Heartland TV’s “Reflections”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 20, 2015) – TG Sheppard may be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, but the Country legend is showing no signs of slowing down. In addition to a four-page ‘At Home’ spread in CLOSER Weekly, which hits stands on Aug. 21, the 21-time chart-topping icon can be seen this Sept. on NBC’s “Open House,” where Sheppard and his wife, singer/songwriter Kelly Lang, along with some special guests you won’t want to miss, will give viewers a look inside their stylish Nashville home. NBC’s “Open House” is described as the ultimate insiders’ guide to real estate and home design. Host, Sara Gore, takes viewers inside the country’s most lavish homes, while some of the best designers from the industry provide advice and inspiration. Celebrity homes that have been featured include John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Betsey Johnson, Jay Manuel and others.

Check your local listings for NBC’s “Open House,” airing on WNBC (New York), KNBC (Los Angeles), WMAQ (Chicago), WCAU (Philadelphia), KXAS (Dallas), KNTV (San Francisco), WRC (Washington, D.C.), WTVJ (Miami), KNSD (San Diego), WVIT (Hartford) and NECN (Boston) and syndicated wide to all NBC affiliates across the nation beginning in October. After the initial September 13-14 airing, the episode will air again in additional markets on October 4.

Offering fans a never-before-seen glimpse into the past, present and future of TG’s storied career, Sheppard will appear on Heartland-TV’s new show “Reflections” on Sept. 14 (check your local listings). The aptly-named series features intimate and insightful one-on-one interviews with the all-time greats of Country music and Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ Keith Bilbrey, a long-time insider to the music scene in Nashville. The show airs on Heartland TV, Blue Highways TV, The Family Channel, Angel Two (DISH TV), AMG-TV, Country TV (New Zealand) and DTC Cable.

About TG Sheppard
TG Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion along with 21 number one hits and being ranked in the top 100 Country artists of all time among all singers in the genre has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today. It’s only natural with a show chock full of chart topping hits like “Last Cheaters Waltz”,”I Loved ‘Em Everyone”,”Do You Wanna Go To Heaven”, and “Party Time” that TG has developed a reputation as a solid performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more combined with a steadfast dedication to entertainment has truly made him one of the great Legends in country music.

For more information, visit tgsheppard.com.

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.

 

The Browns and Richard Sterban to Enter the Country Music Hall of Fame

Congratulations to The Browns and Richard Sterban, who shared the stage with Elvis, on the recent announcement of their induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Jim Ed Brown and The Browns, who toured will Elvis, will be inducted into the “Veterans Era Artist” category. The Oak Ridge Boys will be inducted into the “Modern Era Artist” category. Richard Sterban, a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, was also a member of The Stamps, who performed with Elvis.

The official induction ceremony will take place later this year. CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize noteworthy individuals for their outstanding contributions to the format with Country Music’s highest honor. Also inducted this year is guitarist Grady Martin.

“Today is an overwhelming day not just for me, but for the Brown family” said Jim Ed Brown. “Receiving this honor with my sisters, Maxine and Bonnie, is something I had dreamed about for years, but never knew if it would happen or not. Fame is fleeting, hit records change every week, award show winners and nominees change every year, but being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame will be forever.”